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Liz Mahaffey named Dean of Online Programs at Shorter University

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Liz Mahaffey, dean of online programsLiz Mahaffey, Director of Online Programs at Shorter University, has been promoted to Dean of Online Programs for the university. She is now in charge of the entire online organization, including new program development, online advising, recruiting and retention, and marketing and promotion of the online programs.

“It is exciting to be part of such a rapidly growing program, with significant growth in the number of online students,” Mahaffey said of her new role within Shorter’s online programs. “Students, now more than ever, are looking at options for obtaining a quality education that are offered at a convenient and accelerated pace. We have provided additional master’s and bachelor’s courses in the fully online format. However, what is most important about every program leading to a degree from Shorter University is that we aim to keep Christ at the center of all that we do.”

Mahaffey has translated her lifelong love of learning into a successful career path. With approximately six years’ experience in the corporate world working for a Fortune 500 company, she obtained the LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional) certification through the Green Building Certification Institute. She then transitioned into online higher education, where she has demonstrated ability in growing online programs for private universities.

Starting as a Program Coordinator, she managed the new course development process from identifying new courses to delivery. She was quickly promoted to Manager of Program Development, where she increased revenue through program expansion by establishing and maintaining relationships with area professionals and companies for the purpose of developing online programs across various industries.

Mahaffey earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Religion, summa cum laude, from Charleston Southern University and a Master of Business Administration from Shorter University. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from Trident Technical College. During her undergraduate work, Mahaffey was involved in various honor societies, including Alpha Chi, Psi Chi and Phi Theta Kappa. She also received merit or student of the year awards for all three programs of undergraduate study and presented research at the second annual Georgia Undergraduate Research in Psychology Conference in Kennesaw.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 50 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter professors, Pepperell Elementary teacher attend Intern Keys work session

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Beginning in October 2014, Shorter University’s School of Education joined about 20 other education preparation providers in the state participating in a pilot of Intern Keys, an assessment tool for evaluating teacher candidates during clinical training.

In preparation for the implementation of Intern Keys, Shorter’s Director of Assessment and Accreditation Dr. Tasha Perkins and Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Gary Ross joined Pepperell Elementary School’s Instructional Lead Teacher Robin Seabolt for a Georgia Network for Transforming Educator Preparation-funded work session for validating Intern Keys earlier this month in Macon, Ga.

Each year, teacher candidates from Shorter University enter classrooms throughout the area to apply what they have learned in a true teaching environment. Assessing the future teachers’ performance is the responsibility of their professors as well as mentor teachers. Intern Keys will be another helpful tool in the process of evaluating teacher candidates during their clinical practice, Dr. Perkins said.

“Intern Key’s benefit is that it reinforces the high standards we set for teacher candidates; it also provides candidates with an accurate reflection of where they could grow as future teachers,” she said. “They can begin teaching with an understanding of the expectations Georgia holds for its teachers while also being aware of their own strengths and areas for improvement.”

Taking part in the Intern Keys pilot aligns with the School of Education’s goal of remaining up-to-date with state and national trends while strengthening partnerships with schools such as Pepperell Elementary, Dr. Ross said.

“Participating in the pilot is just one of the ways we’re collaborating with our local schools as well as other educator preparation providers across the state,” he said.

Seabolt agreed, noting that the partnership between Shorter University and Pepperell Elementary is a win-win situation in which both sets of students gain from rich learning experiences.

“I appreciate the opportunity to be included with the post-secondary collaboration among professionals across the state of Georgia for validating the Intern Keys,” she said. “The dialog was amazing with such deep thought going into each and every standard discussed.”

Once the validation project is completed in spring 2015, Dr. Perkins said Shorter University anticipates many other educator preparation providers will begin using the Intern Keys instrument.

“It is an outstanding platform for introducing candidates to how they will be assessed in their own classrooms,” she said. “We’re working on developing a follow-up conference to support our teacher candidates in making sense and use of the results from Intern Keys; this would include our teacher candidates developing an action plan for improvement.”

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University students, faculty art on display at Calhoun’s Harris Arts Center

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Shrimp boat painting by Margie Monde

Shrimp Boat by Margie Monde

Shorter University Art Department faculty members have joined forces with their students to present a collaborative exhibit currently on view at the Harris Arts Center at 212 South Wall St. in Calhoun, Ga. The exhibit runs through Jan. 30, and admission is free and open to everyone. The public is invited to attend a reception on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to view the exhibit and meet many of the artists.

The exhibit features analog and digital photography captured by Shorter University Art Department Chair Kelly Mills, ceramic and sculpture work by Assistant Professor of Art Micah Cain as well as painting and digital art by Assistant Professor of Art Margie Monde.  Student works include a variety of media including ceramics, digital art, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and mixed media.

Student works are also a featured portion of the Recycled Doors project that is on display as part of the joint exhibit. The Recycled Doors project is a form of sustainable art developed by Monde that incorporates repurposed and recycled building materials such as interior doors, cabinet doors, shelves and house paint. Monde developed the Recycled Doors project after her home on the Gulf Coast was hit by a tidal wave during Hurricane Katrina. While rebuilding, she said she was struck by the value and importance of utilizing recycled building materials.

Monde’s work in the exhibit focuses on oil and acrylics painting and computer art with a focus on digital montage. Prior to becoming a faculty member, she had a successful career as a professional artist, and her experience includes work as an illustrator for NASA, an advertising director for NATO in Italy, and a digital artist and graphic designer for a wide variety of governmental agencies and corporations throughout the United States.

Mills’ portion of the exhibit includes digital photography and analog photography. Mills has a broad background in fine art and commercial photography, including work at Emory as a medical photographer, manager of TBS corporate photography and MARTA’s staff photographer.

Cain’s work predominantly features ceramics and pottery from porcelain to stoneware, which is fired though a number of methods of firing processes available at Shorter University’s Horseleg Art Center. He has participated in an artist-in-residence program at EnergyXchange, a renewable energy center constructed at a closed landfill site in Burnsville, N.C. There, methane gas is harvested from the closed landfill and is used to fuel a large pottery kiln and a fully functioning glass blowing studio also supports a large horticulture operation.

Shorter University’s Art Department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art in Ceramics, Computer Art, Drawing, Painting, Photography and Sculpture. For more information on the Shorter University Art Department, contact Mills at kmills@shorter.edu.

Call the Harris Arts Center at 706-629-2599 for more information about the exhibit. Hours of operation are Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Ossabaw Artists’ Collective presents exhibit at Shorter University’s Arnold Art Gallery

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Betty Oliver - Orange Marsh / paintingShorter University welcomes The Ossabaw Artists’ Collective for the coalition of visual artists exhibit “Ossabaw Island: Holy Ground” at the Arnold Art Gallery from Jan. 12 to Feb. 6. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

The Ossabaw Island Artists’ Collective draws its inspiration from Ossabaw Island, which is the largest of eight clusters of barrier islands off the coast of Georgia. The group is comprised of oil and watercolor painters, a pinhole photographer, a world-renowned expert on carbon printing, several large-format photographers, digital process artists, a professional printer and university-level educators. Each artist uses his or her chosen medium to capture the essence of Ossabaw Islands’ 26,000 acres of wooded uplands, freshwater ponds, beaches, salt marshes and tidal creeks that remain unconnected to the mainland by any bridge, causeway or scheduled ferry service. The Collective works to support the efforts of the Ossabaw Island Foundation as well as the Ossabaw Island Education Alliance.

“Shorter University is pleased to host this exhibition by the Ossabaw Collective artists,” said Shorter University Visual Arts Chairman and Arnold Art Gallery Director Kelly Mills. “Shorter has a 40-plus year connection to Ossabaw Island through a yearly spring break camping and research course organized by the natural sciences department. We are one of two entities, the Boy Scouts being the other, that have a permanent campground and shelter on the island.”

Through this exhibit, each artist seeks to share his or her enthusiasm and support for the island and the vision of Eleanor Torrey West, who deeded the island to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a unique heritage preserve.

In conjunction with “Ossabaw Island: Holy Ground,” the public is invited to attend a reception for the artists on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Arnold Art Gallery.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Alumni Association Annual Meeting – January 24, 2015

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Shorter University Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Our Shorter University Alumni Association is hosting its 2015 annual meeting on Saturday, January 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the University Advancement Office located at 408 Shorter Avenue in Rome. The meeting will include a presentation of, and vote on, the 2016-18 slate of officers by the Nominations Committee of the Alumni Governing Board. Please email alumni@shorter.edu to let us know if you plan to attend.

The Alumni Governing Board represents the more than 18,000 Shorter alumni and includes alumni from the classes of 1965 through 2014. The AGB is led by President Roger L. “Chip” Mitchell (’02, ’03, ’08). We invite you to see your AGB representatives by visiting www.shorter.edu/alumni-governing-board/. If you are interested in serving Shorter in this important role, email alumni@shorter.edu for information on becoming a member.

SU keeps top spot on GSC Honor Roll

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2014 GSC All-Academic

Having proven that it has what it takes to compete on the field and the court in its first season as a full Gulf South Conference member, Shorter University has now made it clear that its student-athletes can hold their own in the classroom as well as five Hawks and Lady Hawks have earned 2014 Fireseeds Fall GSC All-Academic Team recognition.

And for the second straight year, Shorter dominated the GSC’s Fall All-Academic Honor Roll with 83 Hawks and Lady Hawks achieving the honor.

“We are extremely excited about the young men and young women from Shorter that have been included on these lists,” Shorter Athletic Director Bill Peterson said about the recognitions. “They represent the best in both academics and in athletics.”

Selected to the conference’s All-Academic Football Team are senior Ben Peterson and junior Chris Beno, senior Anna Graham and sophomore Elizabeth Dowd were named to the All-Academic Volleyball Team, and senior Matt Goss claimed All-Academic Men’s Soccer Team honors.

“These student-athletes are the first ever to receive this recognition for the university,” Bill Peterson said, “and we are very proud of what they have accomplished. It is a very select group.”

Ben Peterson and Beno, who combined to give the Hawks a potent one-two punch along the offensive line, were unanimous selections.

A four-year starter, Peterson – the fifth-year senior who earned a master’s degree boasted a 3.83 grade point average – closed out his career as the team’s center and earned All-National Christian College Athletic Association honors. Beno, a computer info systems major who had a 3.59 GPA, capped his third season as the team’s starting guard being named to the All-GSC Second Team and was an All-NCCAA pick.

As key performers for Shorter’s volleyball team, which won the GSC’s regular season title and earned its first-ever NCAA National Tournament berth, Dowd and Graham also turned in strong academic performances last fall.

Named to the All-GSC First Team after recording 229 kills and 348 digs, Dowd had a perfect season as a biology major as she posted a 4.00 GPA. A Second Team All-GSC pick, Graham joined her teammate on the All-Academic team as the psychology major had a 3.86 GPA.

Perfection in the classroom was what Goss accomplished as well as the business administration major, a midfielder for the Hawks, had a 4.00 GPA.

Academic All-GSC Teams are selected by the Gulf South Conference Sports Information Directors (SIDs) and Faculty Athletic Representatives (FARs) in a joint vote. Nominees must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.20 or better on a 4.00 scale for their entire academic career and may not be freshmen or first-semester or quarter transfers.

The student-athlete must be a significant contributor to the squad. Other factors include leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities.

The GSC Academic Honor Roll is based on at least a 3.00 grade-point average and does not require a voting process.

Shorter’s football team led the way with 22 players being honored, the men’s and women’s soccer teams each landed 18 players on the list, the Lady Hawks volleyball team saw 11 athletes recognized and the men’s and women’s cross country teams had seven each.

“I am so very proud of our student-athletes who made the GSC Honor Role,” Bill Peterson said. “To see that Shorter again leads the conference is a real compliment to this institution and its many fine professors.”

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Award-winning pianist Ayesh to perform at Shorter University on Jan. 22

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Dr. Kevin Ayesh, pianistHighly sought-after pianist Dr. Kevin Ayesh will perform at Shorter University’s Brookes Chapel on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public.

Dr. Ayesh has served as head of the Music Department at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, N.C., since 1992. He was a North Carolina visiting artist from 1988 to 1992, performing as many as 75 recitals each season. In 2013, Dr. Ayesh was the guest artist-teacher at the Lindlar International Piano Festival in Germany. He has presented masterclasses worldwide including at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Dr. Ayesh has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, the Brevard Philharmonic Orchestra, the Asheville Chamber Players, the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, the Blue Ridge Orchestra, the Wichita Community Orchestra, and the Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra. He has given numerous lecture-recitals on the piano music of American composer Robert Starer.

Dr. Ayesh is the recipient of many awards, including the Naftzger Piano Award as well as the Baltimore Music Club Award. He has also won the JCC Baltimore Piano Competition and the Maryland State Music Teachers Association’s Elizabeth R. Davis Memorial Piano Competition. Additionally, he has been named a finalist in several national and international music competitions.

During his time at Shorter University, Dr. Ayesh will teach a piano masterclass on Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. in Brookes Chapel.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Tenor Ron Brendel to perform guest recital at Shorter University on Jan. 26

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Dr. Ron BrendelShorter University welcomes tenor Dr. Ron Brendel to Brookes Chapel on Monday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the university’s Guest Artist Series. The performance is free and open to the public.

Dr. Brendel has been heralded as a versatile performer who is equally at home with the contemporary operas of Benjamin Britten, most notably “The Turn of the Screw and Owen Wingrave,” as with tenor roles created by Mozart including “Cosí fan tutte,” “Die Zauberflöte” and “Der Schauspieldirektor.” He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2006 as a tenor soloist in Mozart’s “Coronation Mass.”

As a Britten specialist, Dr. Brendel regularly presents at conferences in New Zealand and England. He and his wife, soprano Chery Brendel, founded and direct the Schumann Liederfest each summer in Zwickau, Germany, which is the birthplace of Robert Schumann.

Dr. Brendel is an associate professor of music at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., where he teaches voice and graduate vocal pedagogy. He earned degrees from Evangel College as well as Temple University, Philadelphia.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University announces Dean’s List for Fall 2014

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Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the fall semester of 2014. To achieve this honor, students must have been enrolled full time and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.

 

Madeline Munroe, of Albertville, Ala.

Laura Williams, of Anniston, Ala.

Courtney Hettinger, of Attalla, Ala.

D’Anthony Joseph, of Birmingham, Ala.

Savannah Chamblee, of Boaz, Ala.

Devon Mason, of Boaz, Ala.

Jana Nelson, of Cedar Bluff, Ala.

Austin Wofford, of Cedar Bluff, Ala.

Jessen Burk, of Centre, Ala.

Elise Johnson, of Decatur, Ala.

Elizabeth Dowd, of Dothan, Ala.

Mallory Waller, of Dothan, Ala.

Rachel Butler, of Eva, Ala.

Cheyenne McLemore  , of Eva, Ala.

Alicia Mahan, of Flat Rock, Ala.

Seth Dodd, of Fort Payne, Ala.

Alexis Gorman, of Fort Payne, Ala.

Ariana Gorman, of Fort Payne, Ala.

Kaitlin Tidmore, of Fort Payne, Ala.

Clint Whiteside, of Fort Payne, Ala.

Holly Greer, of Fyffe, Ala.

Ashley Willingham, of Gaylesville, Ala.

Erica Baker, of Hazel Green, Ala.

Cody Moore, of Huntsville, Ala.

Catherine Walters, of Huntsville, Ala.

Stephanie Marrero, of Irondale, Ala.

Howard Hammontree, of Piedmont, Ala.

Samantha Crawford, of Pisgah, Ala.

Anna Graham, of Rainesville, Ala.

Jennifer Campbell, of Sand Rock, Ala.

Taylor Adams, of Scottsboro, Ala.

Hannah Draper, of Trinity, Ala.

William Miller, of Warrior, Ala.

Katelyn Mullenix, of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Tabea Kirchner, of Dettingen, Germany

Augusto Barreto, of Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Nicolas Ferrigno Formentini, of Bogota, Colombia

Pauline Schopp, of Bremen, Germany

Cintia Lamas, of Campinas, Brazil

Fernando De Barros, of Caracas, Venezuela

Pierre Lepage, of Chartres, France

Ornella Frere, of Epinay sur Orge, France

Cristina Aldana Schumann, of Guatemala City, Guatemala

Maria Chipe, of Guayaquil, Ecuador

Jonas Uhlhorn, of Homburg, Germany

Amanda Schwartz, of Ispringen, Germany

Aurore Beltrando, of Lancon de Provance, France

Iegor Santos, of Londrina, Brazil

Arturo Lifshitz, of Mexico City, Mexico

Aurelie Gaborit de Montjou, of Paris, France

Lucas Cavenco, of Santana de Parnaiba, Brazil

Juan Giraldo Guerra, of Villa del Rosario, Colombia

Cecil Robinson, of Crawfordville, Fla.

Lauren Campbell, of Fernandina Beach, Fla.

LaShonda Presha, of Jacksonville, Fla.

Thomas Hellier, of Lithia, Fla.

Frank Allen, of Ocklawaha, Fla.

Abigail Valdes, of Pembroke Pines, Fla.

Teresa Osiecki, of Punta Gorda, Fla.

Amanda Blanchard, of Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

Joshua Hayes, of Saint Johns, Fla.

Jasmine Crump, of Tallahassee, Fla.

Kayla Avery, of Acworth, Ga.

Navarro Bratcher, of Acworth, Ga.

Emily Buwalda, of Acworth, Ga.

Lauren Camp, of Acworth, Ga.

Cynthia Carson, of Acworth, Ga.

Hannah Crigler, of Acworth, Ga.

Jamel Goodson, of Acworth, Ga.

Kimberly Grose, of Acworth, Ga.

Meredith Howard, of Acworth, Ga.

Theresa Hunt, of Acworth, Ga.

Merrilee LaVilla, of Acworth, Ga.

Sydney Oden, of Acworth, Ga.

Megan Peng, of Acworth, Ga.

Katelyn Womack, of Acworth, Ga.

Nicollette Baldwin, of Adairsville, Ga.

Laura Etheridge, of Adairsville, Ga.

Robert Robinson, of Adairsville, Ga.

Stephanie Rowles, of Adairsville, Ga.

Carlee Silvers, of Adairsville, Ga.

Tanika Gallon, of Alpharetta, Ga.

Lauren Meyer, of Alpharetta, Ga.

Jessica Long, of Americus, Ga.

Carl Albers, of Aragon, Ga.

Sara Fletcher, of Aragon, Ga.

Rhonda Brooks, of Armuchee, Ga.

Cynthia Crumley, of Armuchee, Ga.

Jeffrey Davis, of Armuchee, Ga.

Addie Hardy, of Armuchee, Ga.

Misti Mobbs, of Armuchee, Ga.

Abigail Monteith, of Armuchee, Ga.

Erin Newberry, of Armuchee, Ga.

Joshua Jenkins, of Athens, Ga.

Caitlin Monteverde, of Athens, Ga.

Russell Nix, of Athens, Ga.

Jennifer Nunley, of Athens, Ga.

Gabriel Padgett, of Athens, Ga.

William Thomas, of Athens, Ga.

Corinthia Albritten, of Atlanta

Latrice Austin, of Atlanta

Tenesha Brown, of Atlanta

Angela Daniel, of Atlanta

Juanice Hasan, of Atlanta

Christopher Hendley, of Atlanta

DeneseJester, of Atlanta

Sheronda King, of Atlanta

Vivian Lewis, of Atlanta

Joyce Lomax, of Atlanta

Debbie Mobley, of Atlanta

Dorothy Momon, of Atlanta

Quinteasa Morgan, of Atlanta

Kenyoda Pullen, of Atlanta

Elizabeth Randall, of Atlanta

Xanthe Robinson, of Atlanta

Erinn Rose, of Atlanta

Hope Sims, of Atlanta

Kiambu Smith, of Atlanta

Rita Stevenson, of Atlanta

Sarah Stewart, of Atlanta

Craig Waddell, of Atlanta

Amber Welch, of Atlanta

Ticora Williams, of Atlanta

Keah Williams, of Atlanta

Michelle Ferguson, of Auburn, Ga.

Robyn McDonald, of Auburn, Ga.

Richarda Brown, of Austell, Ga.

Erik Edwards, of Austell, Ga.

Nathel Edwards, of Austell, Ga.

Stephanie Wright, of Austell, Ga.

Darlene Winkles, of Barnesville, Ga.

Sierra Anderson, of Bartow, Ga.

Michelle Collins, of Bethlehem, Ga.

Ashlee Lockard, of Bloomingdale, Ga.

John Jarrard, of Bogart, Ga.

Carrie Deese, of Bowdon, Ga.

Russell Grizzard, of Bowdon, Ga.

Megan Camp, of Bremen, Ga.

Kortni Kilgore, of Bremen, Ga.

Hannah Nowlin, of Bremen, Ga.

Taylor Doster, of Brooks, Ga.

Nicole Kube, of Brooks, Ga.

Zachary Casey, of Buchanan, Ga.

Patrick Poole, of Buchanan, Ga.

Presley Richards, of Buchanan, Ga.

Tammy Shellhouse, of Buchanan, Ga.

Matthew Tillman, of Buchanan, Ga.

Malik Best, of Buford, Ga.

Robert Cafferata, of Buford, Ga.

Craig Streeter, of Buford, Ga.

Brittany Jones, of Byron, Ga.

Angelica Aranda, of Calhoun, Ga.

Rosalinda Aranda, of Calhoun, Ga.

Lorrie Bunch, of Calhoun, Ga.

James Burns, of Calhoun, Ga.

Stephanie Cumbey, of Calhoun, Ga.

Christina Cumbey, of Calhoun, Ga.

Colby Fisher, of Calhoun, Ga.

Ashley Gilmer, of Calhoun, Ga.

Hannah Green, of Calhoun, Ga.

Luke Green, of Calhoun, Ga.

Lacreta Hackney, of Calhoun, Ga.

Dorothy Jester, of Calhoun, Ga.

Kevin MacDavid, of Calhoun, Ga.

Brandy McConnell, of Calhoun, Ga.

Lauren Proctor, of Calhoun, Ga.

Katie Sutherland, of Calhoun, Ga.

Robert Tippett, of Calhoun, Ga.

Amy Turner, of Calhoun, Ga.

Brandi Waters, of Calhoun, Ga.

Ariel Welch, of Calhoun, Ga.

Whitney West, of Calhoun, Ga.

Cristina Goff, of Canton, Ga.

Cullen Huntley, of Canton, Ga.

Joshua Jernigan, of Canton, Ga.

Heather Jones  , of Canton, Ga.

Madison Rice, of Canton, Ga.

Connie Williams, of Canton, Ga.

David Dedman, of Carrollton, Ga.

Jena Lane, of Carrollton, Ga.

Christian Bazelmans, of Cartersville, Ga.

Cheyanne Burt, of Cartersville, Ga.

Lara Burton, of Cartersville, Ga.

Tammy Caverly, of Cartersville, Ga.

Dustin Cole, of Cartersville, Ga.

Patricia Curti-Harris, of Cartersville, Ga.

Kyle Gonzalez , of Cartersville, Ga.

Pamela Grimes, of Cartersville, Ga.

Sarah Jenkins, of Cartersville, Ga.

James Jones, of Cartersville, Ga.

Jeffery Massey, of Cartersville, Ga.

Lori Mitchell, of Cartersville, Ga.

Anna Norman  , of Cartersville, Ga.

Aretha Pruitt, of Cartersville, Ga.

Jonathan Rogers, of Cartersville, Ga.

Cherrise Stevens, of Cartersville, Ga.

Janet Underwood, of Cartersville, Ga.

Bethany Weightman, of Cartersville, Ga.

Lois Dupree, of Cartersville, Ga.

Maria Russell, of Cassville, Ga.

Joan Williams, of Cassville, Ga.

Annah Hobbs, of Cataula, Ga.

Christopher Duffey, of Cave Spring, Ga.

Ruth Smith, of Cave Spring, Ga.

Matthew Wright, of Cave Spring, Ga.

Sarah Bertles, of Cedartown, Ga.

Tadj Bradley, of Cedartown, Ga.

Caleb Casey, of Cedartown, Ga.

Steven Cauthen, of Cedartown, Ga.

Paula Dudley, of Cedartown, Ga.

Lori Hess, of Cedartown, Ga.

Terika House, of Cedartown, Ga.

Lance Hughes , of Cedartown, Ga.

David Johnson, of Cedartown, Ga.

Kannon Madden, of Cedartown, Ga.

Debra Mitchell, of Cedartown, Ga.

Savannah Moats, of Cedartown, Ga.

John Nichols, of Cedartown, Ga.

Yeimi Ortiz, of Cedartown, Ga.

Sarah Sandidge, of Cedartown, Ga.

Stephanie Shanks, of Cedartown, Ga.

Jessica Sherfield, of Cedartown, Ga.

Mistee Wiggins, of Cedartown, Ga.

Leah Wood, of Cedartown, Ga.

Kelsie Chastain, of Chatsworth, Ga.

Amber Davis, of Chatsworth, Ga.

Joshua Ensley, of Chatsworth, Ga.

Heather Holland, of Chickamauga, Ga.

Kendall Johnson, of Chickamauga, Ga.

Jessica Pickard, of Chickamauga, Ga.

Grace Rogers, of Clayton, Ga.

Emily Coleman, of Cochran, Ga.

Stephen Ballayan, of College Park, Ga.

Kadezsha Beach, of College Park, Ga.

Subretha Beasley, of College Park, Ga.

Hannah Bridges, of College Park, Ga.

Shantelle Brown, of College Park, Ga.

De Shona Dincol, of College Park, Ga.

Lanisha Fisher, of College Park, Ga.

Cynthia Hall, of College Park, Ga.

Karan Hammons, of College Park, Ga.

Linda Jones, of College Park, Ga.

Venesulia King-Hurst, of College Park, Ga.

Carolyn Stallworth, of College Park, Ga.

Yevette Sullivan, of College Park, Ga.

Alexis Young, of Columbus, Ga.

Arletha Lumpkin, of Conley, Ga.

Judith Hemmings, of Conyers, Ga.

Shanaque Jackson, of Conyers, Ga.

Shawanda Mayes, of Conyers, Ga.

Edward McCalvin, of Conyers, Ga.

Fredrick Parham, of Conyers, Ga.

Patrick Sanders, of Conyers, Ga.

Valrie Thompson, of Conyers, Ga.

Shanna Vineyard, of Conyers, Ga.

Darissa McDaniel, of Covington, Ga.

LaTonja Threets-Hamp, of Covington, Ga.

Courtney Causey, of Cumming, Ga.

Leonard Elwood, of Cumming, Ga.

Brodie Orr, of Cumming, Ga.

Megan Pepe, of Cumming, Ga.

Kayla Perrin, of Cumming, Ga.

Megan Selvig, of Cumming, Ga.

Marcus Skipwith, of Cumming, Ga.

Amy Hunt, of Dacula, Ga.

Tamarr Williams, of Dacula, Ga.

Ryan Baird, of Dallas, Ga.

Taylor Britt, of Dallas, Ga.

Rebekah Buran, of Dallas, Ga.

Lauren Daniell, of Dallas, Ga.

Katie Hambrick, of Dallas, Ga.

Ginger Howell, of Dallas, Ga.

Courtney Knight, of Dallas, Ga.

Morgan Lee, of Dallas, Ga.

Benjamin Riess, of Dallas, Ga.

Shawn Scott, of Dallas, Ga.

Leah Sikorski, of Dallas, Ga.

Sarah Stratton, of Dallas, Ga.

Nathaniel Sutton, of Dallas, Ga.

Laura Wheeler, of Dallas, Ga.

Ellis Williams, of Dallas, Ga.

Maxine Woodberry, of Dallas, Ga.

Jason Cantrell  , of Dalton, Ga.

Irvin Espinal, of Dalton, Ga.

Maria Guzman, of Dalton, Ga.

Margaret Peeples, of Dalton, Ga.

Stachia Rogers, of Dalton, Ga.

Kimberly Mitchum, of Dawsonville, Ga.

Patty Dix, of Decatur, Ga.

Shawnice Hermey, of Decatur, Ga.

Cedric Jackson, of Decatur, Ga.

Deandra Washington, of Decatur, Ga.

Brandon Brookins, of Donalsonville, Ga.

Jordan Heath, of Donalsonville, Ga.

Angel Smith, of Douglas, Ga.

Kim Cyprian Donalsonville     GA

Erin Dallmann, of Douglasville, Ga.

Jasmin Ellis, of Douglasville, Ga.

Darline Garcon, of Douglasville, Ga.

Tasha Hutcherson, of Douglasville, Ga.

Jhenny Joseph, of Douglasville, Ga.

Michael Parks , of Douglasville, Ga.

Cynthia Wanka, of Douglasville, Ga.

Alayna Welker, of Douglasville, Ga.

Remel Williams, of Douglasville, Ga.

Nathaniel Zakrzewski, of Douglasville, Ga.

Shantell Cleveland, of Duluth, Ga.

Maurice Coe, of Duluth, Ga.

Michael Griffin, of Duluth, Ga.

Mary Howard, of Duluth, Ga.

Nicole McCall, of Duluth, Ga.

Kimberly Smith, of Duluth, Ga.

Karen Driskill , of East Ellijay, Ga.

Sherri Evans, of East Point, Ga.

Darlene Boyland, of Ellenwood, Ga.

Walteressa Davis, of Ellenwood, Ga.

Barbara Green, of Ellenwood, Ga.

Michael Shelton, of Ellenwood, Ga.

Cheyenne Frady, of Ellijay, Ga.

Brack Bagwell, of Emerson, Ga.

Janet Moran, of Emerson, Ga.

Morgan Beech, of Euharlee, Ga.

Teresa Bowers, of Euharlee, Ga.

Larry Brock, of Euharlee, Ga.

James Kitchens, of Euharlee, Ga.

Francena Knowles, of Euharlee, Ga.

Herman Pruitt, of Euharlee, Ga.

Timothy Warren, of Euharlee, Ga.

Gregory Chambers, of Fairburn, Ga.

Marilyn Davis , of Fairburn, Ga.

Bridget Dickson, of Fairburn, Ga.

Carolyn Perry  , of Fairburn, Ga.

Sonya Reid, of Fairburn, Ga.

Dedree Brown, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Xavier Bryant  , of Fayetteville, Ga.

Kari Chambers, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Hannah Chapman, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Joseph Ferguson, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Nathaniel Gaydosik, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Elijah Goodrich, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Madelyn Kowal, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Tonjia Turner, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Michael Whitby, of Fayetteville, Ga.

Laura Ayres, of Flintstone, Ga.

Tara Coker, of Flowery Branch, Ga.

Brenda Bethea, of Forest Park, Ga.

LeKisha Glenn, of Forest Park, Ga.

William Harris, of Forest Park, Ga.

Crystal Owensby, of Forest Park, Ga.

Dion Parris, of Forest Park, Ga.

Mary Powell, of Gainesville, Ga.

Ashley Presley, of Gainesville, Ga.

Meagan Smith, of Gainesville, Ga.

Wykeisha Gates, of Gay, Ga.

Valerie Jackson, of Grayson, Ga.

Tandessa Jackson, of Grayson, Ga.

Brenda Laureano, of Grayson, Ga.

Pamela Singh, of Grayson, Ga.

Precious Stewart, of Grayson, Ga.

Allison Miller, of Griffin, Ga.

Abbey Poole, of Griffin, Ga.

Ashlee Smith, of Griffin, Ga.

Sydney Hillman, of Grovetown, Ga.

Ebony Alston, of Hampton, Ga.

Akintayo Awoye, of Hampton, Ga.

Quovidas Harvey, of Hampton, Ga.

Lowell Newton, of Hampton, Ga.

Nedwin Pierre, of Hampton, Ga.

Chamise Sweeting, of Hampton, Ga.

Levi Barnes, of Hiram, Ga.

Jason Kinsey, of Hiram, Ga.

Marissa Mitchell, of Hiram, Ga.

Anna Phillips, of Hiram, Ga.

Lora Bruce, of Hoschton, Ga.

Tyler Colquitt, of Hull, Ga.

Samantha Kirkland, of Jackson, Ga.

Rainey Mills, of Jackson, Ga.

Ashley Logan, of Jasper, Ga.

Franklin Morris, of Jasper, Ga.

Jessica Yeargin, of Jasper, Ga.

Charles Butler, of Jefferson, Ga.

Katherine Bateman, of Jesup, Ga.

William Stanton, of Jesup, Ga.

Deborah Anderson, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Ebonee Armstrong, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Kwabena Boasiako, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Joanne Bowling, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Camisha Brown, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Debbie Daniel , of Jonesboro, Ga.

Octavia Ford, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Clarice Haynes, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Darnelle Holley-Gaines, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Laura Jackson , of Jonesboro, Ga.

Jalaal Malik, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Annette Niles, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Karen Reynolds, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Mavis Sarfo-Ababio, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Andre Scott, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Lillian Shelton, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Kurtisha St. Ville, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Vanneca Tolbert-Moffett, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Stephanie Walker, of Jonesboro, Ga.

Brittany Greene, of Kathleen, Ga.

Matthew Briant, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Julian Duncan, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Cristina Favero, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Brian Gaukel, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Sarah Geil, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Josephine Githinji, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Ashley Poole, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Ann Simmons , of Kennesaw, Ga.

Tamara St Romain, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Joseph Sullivan, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Marcella Sumlin, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Emma Walker, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Amanda Fincher, of Kingston, Ga. GA

Haley Highfield, of Kingston, Ga.

Jaime Buckels , of LaFayette, Ga.

Shelby Folks, of LaFayette, Ga.

Mary Wilson, of LaFayette, Ga.

Perry Prather, of LaGrange, Ga.

Ericka Bolling , of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Elisa Brown, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Arthur Bullock, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Frederick Cephas, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Becky Clark, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Derek Cobb, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Jeannette Coleman, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Sandra Gilmore, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Felicia Griffin, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Tamieka Hart   , of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Tiffany Henderson, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Shebrelia Jackson, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Keli Lewis, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Samantha Massey, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Gloria Moss, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Cassandra Nelson, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Dennis Owens, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Patricia Parker, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Valerie Tubman-Gooding, of Lawrenceville, Ga.

Kevin Knight, of Lilburn, Ga.

Hannah Lambert, of Lilburn, Ga.

Madeline May, of Lilburn, Ga.

Earl Meggison, of Lilburn, Ga.

Dorothy Powers, of Lilburn, Ga.

Robert Allen, of Lindale, Ga.

Frank Catron, of Lindale, Ga.

Mark Green, of Lindale, Ga.

Gwendolyn Johnson, of Lindale, Ga.

Lindsay Smollar, of Lindale, Ga.

Angela Veach, of Lindale, Ga.

Tara Brown, of Lithia Springs, Ga.

Kristi Daniel, of Lithia Springs, Ga.

Jonine Mathis, of Lithia Springs, Ga.

Anthony Bishop, of Lithonia, Ga.

Cynia Clark, of Lithonia, Ga.

Adrienne Maxwell, of Lithonia, Ga.

Carolyn McCain, of Lithonia, Ga.

Alexis Smith, of Lithonia, Ga.

Luther Evans, of Locust Grove, Ga.

Titilola Ayetigbo, of Loganville, Ga.

Alan Bannister, of Loganville, Ga.

Randall Hersey, of Loganville, Ga.

Irene Louangoudom, of Loganville, Ga.

Tina Smith, of Loganville, Ga.

Cody Simpson, of Lyerly, Ga.

Desiree Malcome, of Mableton, Ga.

Corwin Smith, of Mableton, Ga.

Ryan Moore, of Macon, Ga.

Christine Barnes, of Marietta, Ga.

Addie Caldwell, of Marietta, Ga.

Jose Guevarez , of Marietta, Ga.

Estelle Hill, of Marietta, Ga.

Allene McCowan, of Marietta, Ga.

Alexa Moore, of Marietta, Ga.

Michael O’Neal, of Marietta, Ga.

Martin Reese, of Marietta, Ga.

Aundrea Robinson, of Marietta, Ga.

Logan Ryan, of Marietta, Ga.

Delta Shipley, of Marietta, Ga.

Chrisandra Simon, of Marietta, Ga.

Joseph Smothers, of Marietta, Ga.

Stephan Stanfill, of Marietta, Ga.

Vilma Velazquez, of Marietta, Ga.

Kelsey Wages, of Marietta, Ga.

Cheryl Bogue, of McDonough, Ga.

John Cash, of McDonough, Ga.

Tiffany Dorsey, of McDonough, Ga.

Hannah Mitchell, of McDonough, Ga.

Ansley Rehorn, of McDonough, Ga.

Felicia  Saunders, of McDonough, Ga.

Erin Sheffield, of McDonough, Ga.

Maggie Sheffield, of McDonough, Ga.

Amy Turner, of McDonough, Ga.

Alecia Buckles, of Menlo, Ga.

Courtney Cook, of Menlo, Ga.

Larry Mann, of Menlo, Ga.

Ayana Walker, of Millen, Ga.

Stephen Corasaniti, of Monroe, Ga.

Kristen Jackson, of Monroe, Ga.

Lynn Jones, of Monroe, Ga.

Austin Miller, of Monroe, Ga.

Brittany Yancey, of Monroe, Ga.

Christopher Beno, of Newnan, Ga.

Emily Fusan, of Newnan, Ga.

Erin Gould, of Newnan, Ga.

Timothy Stafford, of Newnan, Ga.

Kathryn Walker, of Newnan, Ga.

Desireé Watson-Isom, of Newnan, Ga.

Mary Head, of Norcross, Ga.

Floreeta Morris, of Norcross, Ga.

Alexis Perry, of Norcross, Ga.

Kelsi Jones, of Oakwood, Ga.

Michelle Howington, of Oxford, Ga.

Stephanie Scarborough, of Oxford, Ga.

Leena Pattni, of Peachtree, Ga.

Courtney Barker, of Peachtree City, Ga.

Bethany Fevella, of Peachtree City, Ga.

David Watson, of Peachtree City, Ga.

Jefferson Bradford, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Janice Davidson, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Theresa Dilks, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Jude Fils-Aime, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Alberte Fortunat, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Kelly Hall, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Amber Hicks, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Porcha Rhymes, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Devin Spero, of Powder Springs, Ga.

Deborah Stokes, of Powder Springs   , Ga.

Michael Edwards, of Ranger, Ga.

Lisa Crowe, of Register, Ga.

Betty Caylor, of Resaca, Ga.

Rebecca Redd, of Resaca, Ga.

Mechelle Beasley, of Rex, Ga.

Andrea Boswell, of Rex, Ga.

Tammie Hill, of Rex, Ga.

Jessica Salgado, of Rex, Ga.

Anna Gaccione, of Rincon, Ga.

Hannah Coffey, of Ringgold, Ga.

Gracie  Grant, of Ringgold, Ga.

Chelise Farmer, of Riverdale, Ga.

Bridget Harris, of Riverdale, Ga.

Gale Higgs, of Riverdale, Ga.

Adriane Hill-Logan, of Riverdale, Ga.

Odessa Johnson, of Riverdale, Ga.

Sherina Judge, of Riverdale, Ga.

Vanessa Lynn, of Riverdale, Ga.

Meghan Parrish, of Riverdale, Ga.

Cornel Penland, of Riverdale, Ga.

Diera Peoples, of Riverdale, Ga.

Djuana Reed, of Riverdale, Ga.

Namarr Strickland, of Riverdale, Ga.

Raymona Tukes, of Riverdale, Ga.

Mischelle Williams, of Riverdale, Ga.

Rachel Reid, of Rock Spring, Ga.

Mason Barnette, of Rockmart, Ga.

Christy Bell, of Rockmart, Ga.

David Brantley, of Rockmart, Ga.

Megan Clark, of Rockmart, Ga.

Rebecca Grimes, of Rockmart, Ga.

Yolanda Kent, of Rockmart, Ga.

Cynthia Ramsey, of Rockmart, Ga.

Angela Shurley, of Rockmart, Ga.

Natalia Sims, of Rockmart, Ga.

Jordan Starnes, of Rockmart, Ga.

Nicole Stocks, of Rockmart, Ga.

Kristine Yarbrough, of Rockmart, Ga.

Jessy Acosta, of Rome, Ga.

Jessica Alexander, of Rome, Ga.

Angela Allen, of Rome, Ga.

Giovanni Angeles, of Rome, Ga.

Toby Armellino, of Rome, Ga.

Russell Atkins, of Rome, Ga.

Alicia Audirsch, of Rome, Ga.

Melissa Beard , of Rome, Ga.

Stephanie Bell, of Rome, Ga.

Richard Bennett, of Rome, Ga.

Patrick Blankenship, of Rome, Ga.

Greshunda Braziel, of Rome, Ga.

Andrew Broome, of Rome, Ga.

Sherry Bryant, of Rome, Ga.

Teresa Burge, of Rome, Ga.

Pascha Burge, of Rome, Ga.

Jordan Burkett, of Rome, Ga.

Linda Camp, of Rome, Ga.

Matthew Catanzano, of Rome, Ga.

Jonathan Chisolm, of Rome, Ga.

Vivian Collins, of Rome, Ga.

Zachary Colvin, of Rome, Ga.

Daniel Comer, of Rome, Ga.

Pamela Cook, of Rome, Ga.

Kelly Cook, of Rome, Ga.

Avelina Cortes, of Rome, Ga.

Darcy Criollo, of Rome, Ga.

Brooke Crismond, of Rome, Ga.

Teresa Cushing, of Rome, Ga.

Jordan Czekalla, of Rome, Ga.

Deanna Dammond, of Rome, Ga.

Dalena Dang, of Rome, Ga.

Alexandra Durall, of Rome, Ga.

Eric Eads, of Rome, Ga.

James Edwards, of Rome, Ga.

Regina Evans, of Rome, Ga.

Josheena Ferrell, of Rome, Ga.

Shauna Ford, of Rome, Ga.

Tyra Foster, of Rome, Ga.

Oswaldo Franco, of Rome, Ga.

Paige Fricks, of Rome, Ga.

Rhonda Grier, of Rome, Ga.

Crystal Griffin , of Rome, Ga.

Katharine Hall, of Rome, Ga.

Leslie Hammond, of Rome, Ga.

Holly Hann, of Rome, Ga.

William Hardy, of Rome, Ga.

Joel Hargett, of Rome, Ga.

Seth Hopkins, of Rome, Ga.

Anna Hopper, of Rome, Ga.

Krista Huckaby, of Rome, Ga.

Tia Huckaby, of Rome, Ga.

Lerica Hudson, of Rome, Ga.

Rashunda Hudson, of Rome, Ga.

Julia Hurst, of Rome, Ga.

Ashtin Hyde, of Rome, Ga.

Rebecca Jackson, of Rome, Ga.

Beverly Jackson, of Rome, Ga.

William James, of Rome, Ga.

Theresa Kellett, of Rome, Ga.

Arin King, of Rome, Ga.

Julia Kinnebrew Zachery, of Rome, Ga.

Jeffery Knight , of Rome, Ga.

Melanie Knight, of Rome, Ga.

Gail Lanier, of Rome, Ga.

Windy Lattimer, of Rome, Ga.

Jason Lemming, of Rome, Ga.

Emily Leonard, of Rome, Ga.

Anna LeRoy, of Rome, Ga.

Courtney Liddell, of Rome, Ga.

Kaitlin Little, of Rome, Ga.

Sara Locklear, of Rome, Ga.

Haralene Long, of Rome, Ga.

Sandra Martin, of Rome, Ga.

Ana Martin, of Rome, Ga.

Milini Massey, of Rome, Ga.

Anna McBride, of Rome, Ga.

Mary McHenry, of Rome, Ga.

Linda McMurray, of Rome, Ga.

Maggie Meacham, of Rome, Ga.

Brian Mercier  , of Rome, Ga.

Harriet Moore, of Rome, Ga.

Sixto Moraga, of Rome, Ga.

Vincent Moreno, of Rome, Ga.

Kyle Morris, of Rome, Ga.

Dalena Ngo, of Rome, Ga.

Christina Nixon, of Rome, Ga.

Scoti-Ann Oehlson, of Rome, Ga.

Margaret Patton, of Rome, Ga.

Andrea Peppers, of Rome, Ga.

Joshua Petty, of Rome, Ga.

Jennifer Ploof, of Rome, Ga.

Yentl Poole, of Rome, Ga.

Elisha Price, of Rome, Ga.

Ricardo Rivera, of Rome, Ga.

Aaron Roby, of Rome, Ga.

Brittany Rowland, of Rome, Ga.

Sanah Salem, of Rome, Ga.

Amera Samha  , of Rome, Ga.

Hope Sams, of Rome, Ga.

James Sanders, of Rome, Ga.

Donna Sentell, of Rome, Ga.

Shauna Sharp, of Rome, Ga.

Jennifer Sharp, of Rome, Ga.

Brandi Shaw, of Rome, Ga.

Linda Smith, of Rome, Ga.

Hannah Smith, of Rome, Ga.

Leah-Joy Smith, of Rome, Ga.

Zinnia Smith, of Rome, Ga.

Pamela Smith, of Rome, Ga.

Jarvis Starling, of Rome, Ga.

Samantha Stoltz, of Rome, Ga.

Hunter Storey, of Rome, Ga.

Whitney Stringer, of Rome, Ga.

Nicholas Stutely, of Rome, Ga.

Celeste Swanson, of Rome, Ga.

Lisa Swanson, of Rome, Ga.

Anna Swearinger, of Rome, Ga.

Nancy Swint, of Rome, Ga.

Courtney Tenney, of Rome, Ga.

Christian Thurman, of Rome, Ga.

Virginia Thurman, of Rome, Ga.

Thomas Tourinho, of Rome, Ga.

Megan Tucker, of Rome, Ga.

Keri Tutt, of Rome, Ga.

Courtney Underhill, of Rome, Ga.

Virginia Walker, of Rome, Ga.

Derek Walters, of Rome, Ga.

Vincent Ward, of Rome, Ga.

Rachel Waters, of Rome, Ga.

Julie Watson, of Rome, Ga.

Leslie Welch, of Rome, Ga.

Kristen Westmoreland, of Rome, Ga.

Laura Whitlow, of Rome, Ga.

Katherine Smith, of Rossville, Ga.

Kasey Breedlove, of Roswell, Ga.

Jamelia Cummings, of Roswell, Ga.

Joycelyn Junious, of Roswell, Ga.

Andrew Norcia, of Roswell, Ga.

Maggie Pruitt, of Roswell, Ga.

Kendall Rosbury, of Royston, Ga.

Bethany Toney, of Royston, Ga.

Teri Anderson, of Savannah, Ga.

Chad Boatright, of Savannah, Ga.

Synthia Cheaves-Berry, of Sharpsburg, Ga.

Audrey Goodman, of Sharpsburg, Ga.

Taylor Hendrix, of Sharpsburg, Ga.

Kayla Killingsworth, of Sharpsburg, Ga.

Rebecca Addison, of Silver Creek, Ga.

John Boyd, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Christopher Campbell, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Morgan Clemones, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Lori Culpepper, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Andrew Harper, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Taylor Johnson, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Zachary Kinsey, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Brooke Lane, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Paula Penson, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Jan Sidwell, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Charlene Smith, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Becky Smyth, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Michelle Starling, of Silver Creek, Ga.

William Wiggins, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Corey Wilhoite, of Silver Creek, Ga.

Kaitlynn Cantrell, of Smyrna, Ga.

Sharon Danielson, of Smyrna, Ga.

Jasmine Johnson, of Smyrna, Ga.

Kerry Montford, of Smyrna, Ga.

Chuck Morton, of Smyrna, Ga.

Emma Beckwith, of Snellville, Ga.

Teal Chancellor, of Snellville, Ga.

Cathy Gebauer, of Snellville, Ga.

Tanya Gorham, of Snellville, Ga.

Brenda Jackson, of Snellville, Ga.

Terri James, of Snellville, Ga.

Charae Lehman, of Snellville, Ga.

Eric Lewis, of Snellville, Ga.

Morgan Morris, of Snellville, Ga.

Mauricio Paulin, of Snellville, Ga.

Candelaria Pleitez, of Snellville, Ga.

Mildred Simmons, of Snellville, Ga.

Veronica Sway, of Snellville, Ga.

Vernita Thomas, of Snellville, Ga.

Chelette Williams, of Snellville, Ga.

Erin Wynn, of Snellville, Ga.

Julia Autry, of Statham, Ga.

Fitzgerald Cox, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Demetria Flanagan, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Janee Glover, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Rachel Ibarra, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Mario Jackson, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Tyisha Johnson, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Augustine Opokuware, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Jamie Pelz, of Stockbridge, Ga.

John Phillips, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Tania Phillips, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Jacquelyn Porter, of Stockbridge, Ga.

Aisha Carter, of Stone Mountain, Ga.

Latoria Harris, of Stone Mountain, Ga.

April Hodge, of Sugar Hill, Ga.

Enjoli Pino, of Sugar Hill, Ga.

Rebecca Hale, of Sugar Valley, Ga.

Eric Burrage, of Summerville, Ga.

Aaron Cox, of Summerville, Ga.

Emily Kendall , of Summerville, Ga.

Kelsey Lawrence, of Summerville, Ga.

Steven Morrison, of Summerville, Ga.

Stefanie Starkey, of Summerville, Ga.

Phoebe Stephens, of Summerville, Ga.

Michelle Stone, of Summerville, Ga.

David Swift, of Summerville, Ga.

Callie Thomas, of Summerville, Ga.

Emily Venable, of Summerville, Ga.

Jordan Walker, of Summerville, Ga.

Caitlin Wells, of Summerville, Ga.

Emily Wilson, of Summerville, Ga.

Joseph Boster  , of Suwanee, Ga.

Linda Burton, of Suwanee, Ga.

Jason Ellis, of Suwanee, Ga.

Jennifer Isip, of Suwanee, Ga.

Jennifer Redington, of Suwanee, Ga.

Jessieca Hannah, of Temple, Ga.

Jacquelyn King, of Temple, Ga.

Michael Whitfield, of Temple, Ga.

Mary Mangum, of Thomaston, Ga.

Amelia Payne, of Toccoa, Ga.

Joshua Adams, of Trenton, Ga.

Jesse Birchfield, of Trenton, Ga.

Jacob Case, of Trenton, Ga.

Ashley Phillips, of Trenton, Ga.

Patricia Wallin, of Trenton, Ga.

Kara West, of Trenton, Ga.

Caitlin Maddux, of Trion, Ga.

Jeffrey Smith, of Trion, Ga.

Krystin Clinton, of Tunnel Hill, Ga.

Shontika Carter, of Union City, Ga.

Cha-Layne Dollar, of Union City, Ga.

Deidra Jackson, of Union City, Ga.

Deidra Nealy, of Union City, Ga.

Tamara Rasmussen, of Union City, Ga.

Hannah Cauthen, of Villa Rica, Ga.

Kimberly Gallentine, of Villa Rica, Ga.

Brinston Mitchell, of Villa Rica, Ga.

Ellisia Webb, of Villa Rica, Ga.

Carson Carriker, of Warner Robins, Ga.

Noah Madden, of Washington, Ga.

Lane Fletcher, of Watkinsville, Ga.

Kimberly Childers, of White, Ga.

Kristy Arnold, of Winder, Ga.

Abbey Jacks, of Winston, Ga.

Michael Donnelly, of Woodstock, Ga.

Victoria Pregibon, of Woodstock, Ga.

Julia Raymond, of Woodstock, Ga.

Ronda Scott, of Woodstock, Ga.

Katherine Stachula, of Schaumburg, Ill

Alexandria Fleeger, of Newburgh, Ind.

Jordan Coates, of Baltimore, Md.

Milad Mendiola, of Frederick, Md.

Lindsey Blackstone,of Perham, Maine

Crystal Marshall, of Ramsey, Min.

Megan Murray, of Franklinton, N.C.

Michael Dineen, of Lenoir, N.C.

Benjamin Horne, of Whitsett, N.C.

Brien Lancaster, of Wilmington, N.C.

Jacob Bean, of Bottineau, N.D.

Daniel Farias, of Windham, N.H.

Alison Beshar, of Cranford, N.J.

Phillip Duda, of East Greenbush, S.C.

David Streeter, of Rochester, N.Y.

Beth Blankenship, of Norman, Okla.

Hannah Swope, of Spraggs, Penn.

Casey Sutton, of Columbia, S.C.

Chelsea Powers, of Sumter, S.C.

Portia McManis, of Arlington, Tenn.

Jonathan Nester, of Chapel Hill, Tenn.

Caitlin Bodey, of Chattanooga, Tenn.

Tatiana Allen, of Cordova, Tenn.

Brock Rowan, of Crossville, Tenn.

Joseph Bobbitt, of Hendersonville, Tenn.

Mark Ingram, of Madisonville, Tenn.

Ada Panni, of Ooltewah, Tenn.

Jacquelene Hudson, of Union City, Tenn.

Darci Brandon, of Woodbury, Tenn.

Riley Forson, of Corinth, Texas

Kenna Howell , of Fort Worth, Texas

Kaitlin Kennedy, of Missouri City, Texas

Jordan Cross, of Ogden, Utah

Luke Shipway, of Bristol, Va.

Robin Hovda, of Fredericksburg, Va.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University weather station provides students with hands-on learning experience

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Students with the weather station

Shorter University students in Dr. Michael Crosby’s Meteorology class retrieve data from the university’s new weather station. From left: Heather Peace, Hannah Smith, Dr. Crosby, Cheyanne Burt, Kendra Hornberger, Ulysses Carswell, LA Dunaway and Dalton Robinson. 

 

A new weather station recently installed on the campus of Shorter University is giving students the opportunity to track meteorological data unique to the area. The solar-powered station was set up by Assistant Professor of Physical Science Dr. Michael Crosby with the assistance of students in his meteorology class during the course’s first lab of the semester.

“I wanted to allow my weather class to be a big part of installing the station,” Dr. Crosby said. “I thought it would be great for them to share this opportunity as a class because not many college students have the chance to work with a weather station, let alone set one up.”

The weather station records data in five-minute intervals, measuring temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, solar energy, soil moisture and rainfall. The instrument has the capacity to store data over a period of 200 days.

“It allows us to collect realistic data right here in our own back yard and is a great teaching tool,” Dr. Crosby said. “Anytime that you can take a student outside and actually show them a concept instead of giving them something out of a book, is a good thing.”

Utilizing instruments such as the weather station gives Shorter University students the unique opportunity to collect data in the field, which enhances their learning experience, Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Kathi Vosevich said.

“We are really thrilled to have Dr. Crosby’s weather station to help give our students hands-on, real-world experience,” Dr. Vosevich said. “This kind of opportunity is one of the reasons Shorter’s enrollment has remained steady at a time when enrollments are declining at other private institutions.”

Sophomore Heather Peace, of Rome, has dreams of becoming a broadcast meteorologist after graduation and said the meteorology course is putting her on the right track toward her goal. Having the opportunity to retrieve data from the university’s weather station is an added bonus to her university experience, she said.

“Getting to work with the weather station is great,” Peace said. “It tells you everything you need to know about the weather around you, and it allows us to have a hands-on experience. It also helps us learn because when we were putting it together we became familiar with the parts and what they do. We also get the chance to read and analyze the data that our weather station collects. Getting to put together a weather station and get our own data is a lot more interesting than looking at pictures of one in the textbook.”

Dr. Crosby said data from the weather station will be utilized by meteorology students as well as in physical geology classes and possibly other courses in the future.

“We are very lucky to have a weather station here at Shorter,” he said. “It is a valuable tool inside the classroom, the lab, and will be used for research purposes as well.”

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Gates to speak on vocal health at Shorter University on Feb. 2

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Dr. Rachel GatesDr. Rachael Gates, singing health specialist and author of “The Owners Manual to the Voice: A Guide for Singers and Other Professional Voice Users,” will present a lecture on vocal health at Shorter University on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Evans Chorale Room.

Dr. Gates will be speaking on topics ranging from anatomy to Z-packs. In her lecture, she will cover what it means to lose your voice, vocal myths, how lifestyle choices can affect vocal performance and how to improve your speaking voice.

Dr. Gates, a soprano, has performed in Germany, Russia, Italy and across the United States. She has spent time working as an assistant opera director at Northwestern University, and she has also taught at The Hartt School of Music and The University of Hartford. She has also been a guest director with Sir Colin Graham in several operas at Yale University.

Dr. Gates is a professor at Michigan State University where she teaches vocal health. She is a member of the Performing Arts Medicine Association, the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Musician’s Wellness Team at Michigan State University. Dr. Gates studied music at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and Ohio State University.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Poetry book by Shorter University English professor is finalist for Julie Suk Prize

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Renee Emerson“Keeping Me Still,” a collection of Southern free-verse poems written by Shorter University Assistant Professor of English Renee Emerson, has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 Julie Suk Prize for best poetry book published by an independent press.

Emerson is among 16 finalists eligible for the $500 award sponsored by Jacar Press.

“Some of the poets on the list of finalists including Kelli Russell Agodon and Susan Rich are poets that I’ve read for years, so having my book included on a list with their books is very encouraging,” Emerson said. “I’m excited to be included with other poets I enjoy reading.”

The award competition is named as a tribute to Suk, whose poetry has appeared in top literary magazines in the United States. It is open to any book of poetry published by an independent press during 2014, and the winner will be announced in April.

“Once again, we are proud of Ms. Emerson’s accomplishments and recognition,” Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Kathi Vosevich said. “She offers creative value and mentoring to our students and is an example of another of the reasons that Shorter’s enrollment has remained steady.”

“Keeping Me Still,” which focuses on women’s issues such as motherhood as well as being a wife and a daughter, is available for purchase at Dogwood Books and online at Amazon.com and BN.com. Emerson is in the process writing her second collection of poetry, which will be based on the book of Ruth.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter alumnus Chris Sumner chosen as STAR Teacher at Unity Christian School

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Chris SumnerChris Sumner, a 2012 graduate of Shorter University, has been named 2015 STAR Teacher at Unity Christian School in Rome.

STAR, which stands for Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, is an awards program sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation that honors high-achieving high school seniors and the teachers who have made the biggest impact on their educational success.

Sumner, who teaches health, physics and chemistry, was chosen as the school’s STAR Teacher by Unity senior Will Littlefield. Sumner has been a teacher at the private Christian school since earning his Chemistry and General Studies degrees from Shorter University in 2012.  While at Shorter, Sumner also minored in Biology and Spanish. He said he is honored and also a bit surprised to have been selected as a STAR teacher so early into his education career.

“The feeling to be chosen by our STAR student is beyond words,” Sumner said. “I have only been at Unity for a short time, and the fact that I have had such a huge impact is amazing to me. Will is an absolutely amazing student, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to teach him.”

Unity Christian Headmaster Eric Munn said Sumner is a valuable asset to the school and does an exceptional job of conveying course material in an understandable and interesting manner.

“Mr. Sumner actually makes the subject come alive, thus making learning enjoyable,” Munn said. “He manages to create an environment in which the students want to dig deeper and learn more. Also, he takes the time to get to know and develop relationships with his students.”

For Sumner, science is his passion — and those who know him say that shines through in the classroom.

“Science to me is life. Period,” he said. “Science tells me why the world works the way it does, while at the same time showing me God’s hand in everything around us. It has been wonderful teaching at Unity, where I can show my kids not only how the world works, but how we can see God by studying those laws and properties of our world.”

Sumner said his time at Shorter played an integral role in developing his critical thinking skills while demonstrating the impact educators can have on their students.

“I learned how to think on the fly and adapt to any situation, using the knowledge base Shorter gave me,” he said. “I strive in my everyday life to emulate professors from Shorter who truly cared about imparting information to me while investing themselves in my life.”

Shorter University Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology Lisa Keith remembers Sumner as one of her brightest students and said she is not surprised he was selected as STAR Teacher at Unity Christian School.

“He was a very bright student, one of our best,” Keith said. “He was very capable of analyzing information and formulating great questions or new ideas.”

Sumner and his wife Caitlin, a 2014 Shorter graduate, reside in Rome.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter welcomes local artist and alumna Siri Selle to Arnold Art Gallery

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Recent Works by Siri Selle poster

 

The recent work of local artist and Shorter University alumna Siri Selle will be on display at Shorter University’s Arnold Art Gallery from Feb. 9 to March 6. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Selle, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Shorter in 2003, describes painting as a fearless expression of energy, time and space where colors, forms and lines aesthetically coexist to arouse an internal source. The native of Norway said she draws her inspiration from the colors that exist in nature, which she translates into abstract expressionistic pieces. She works primarily in acrylics and features subjects ranging from familiar scenes around Rome to natural landscapes — including her favorite, “Green Awe.”

Selle owns Studio Siri, a venue for creative events and art lessons in Rome. In 2011, she founded Heartworks, which raises funds for humanitarian organizations through the sale of her artwork. Most recently, Selle and her husband, JP Selle, also a Shorter graduate, purchased a local frame shop and gallery Hanging Around Rome.

“My favorite thing about being an artist is making positive influences on people through my work,” she said. “Learning how my collectors connect with the paintings is very gratifying. I believe that I am doing what I was meant to do in life.”

Siri Selle in art studio holding paint brushesShe said her time at Shorter University helped nurture her creative spirit, which she discovered soon after arriving in the United States.

“I came to the States on a soccer scholarship, first playing for Young Harris, then transferring to Shorter,” Selle said. “Art classes kept my curiosity, and I started developing a strong passion. For three years after graduating from Shorter, I kept a studio space at the Art House. I painted day and night. I loved Shorter, and the Fine Arts Department was the perfect fit because it gave me a lot of freedom to paint and explore my artistic expression.”

Selle said her exhibit will include a great variety of paintings, which will be available for purchase. An artist’s reception will be held Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m.

Shorter University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts offers degree programs in art including ceramics, computer art, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Mary Chubbs retires after 52 years at Shorter University

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As Shorter University’s lead custodian, Mary Chubbs has borne witness to many transformations on The Hill during the past half-century. She watched as new residence halls were constructed and the university’s Winthrop-King Centre took shape.

She remembers when the gymnasium was located in what now serves as the student union. “Miss Mary,” as most know her, also recalls a time when the library was upstairs in Sheffield-Thompson and the cafeteria was in Alumni Hall.

Last week Miss Mary swiped her ID badge for the last time, not only signaling her retirement after 52 years of service to the university, but also the end of an era at Shorter.

“I never thought I would be here this long, but I stayed because I really loved my job,” Miss Mary, a native Roman, said during a retirement party thrown by National Management Resources Corp., the company that manages Shorter University’s custodial needs. “I didn’t figure I needed to change my job because it was something I enjoyed from the start. Shorter is just like family away from home.”

Mary Chubbs and family at retirement reception

Mary Chubbs with her daughters and granddaughter: left to right: Brandy Dudley, Sandra Montgomery, Mary Chubbs, Lorie Bell.

Kimberly Jenkins, director of custodial services for National Management Resource Corp., has known Miss Mary for eight years. She has been most impressed with Miss Mary’s optimistic outlook and unwavering work ethic.

“Mary’s motto and approach to life in general, as well as her approach to the workplace, are admirable,” Jenkins said. “Mary Chubbs is a tribute to the human race, plus she is an example for all mankind to live by. You would never know if she was having a bad day because we have never heard a complaint from her in all her years of service. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy here at Shorter.”

Now that she no longer has to rise at 3 a.m. to arrive at work by 5 a.m. to clean Sheffield Thompson offices along with the second and third floors of Rome Hall, Miss Mary says she is looking forward to sleeping late. Though, she admits that might be a challenge at first.

“First, I have to get my body trained from waking up at 3 a.m. I may have to start staying up later!” she said. “After I rest for a while, I am looking forward to getting more involved as a volunteer at my church. I would like to start working with Lovejoy Baptist’s clothing and food pantry.”

Miss Mary is also excited to welcome a new great-granddaughter to the family in early March.

“I’ve got a great-grandbaby due on March 3, and we are all excited about that,” she said.

While she is looking forward to having some time to rest and relax after 52 years of full-time work, Miss Mary did say she is going to miss seeing her Shorter family every morning.

“I’ve gotten to know a lot of students, some of whom eventually came back to work at Shorter like (Professor of English) Dr. Carmen Acevedo Butcher and (Professor of History) Dr. Terry Morris. He has been here just about as long as I have! I’m going to miss everybody. The people I see every morning when I come in have made me very happy over the years.”

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Expedition Chamber Winds, Shorter faculty perform Feb. 16 at Brookes Chapel

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Expedition Chamber Winds

The Expedition Chamber Winds, a Rome-based woodwind quintet, will join Shorter University’s Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Jerico Vasquez, on piano, and Adjunct Instructor of Music Sherri Seiden, soprano, for a performance at Shorter University on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Brookes Chapel. The recital is free and open to the public.

The classical quintet is comprised of Shorter University Assistant Professor of Music Dr. John Reams, clarinet; Susan Davis, flute; Michael Laird, oboe; Ellie Jenkins, horn; and Evan Ledford, bassoon. The group formed after the members played together in an orchestra performance featuring an opera by Ralph Vaughn Williams. They quickly realized that their musical talents went extremely well together; therefore, they merged their talents and formed the Expedition Chamber Winds.

This performance will feature Mozart’s “Quintet for Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon,” “Wonderland” for woodwind quintet by Sy Brandon and “Vorrei speigarvi, oh Dio!” for piano, soprano and clarinet by Mozart.

“This will be a delightful evening of chamber music featuring local professional musicians and Shorter faculty,” said Dr. Reams. “The program will include the work Mozart declared his favorite he ever wrote.”

Dr. Vasquez has performed as concerto soloist, as a recitalist and as a chamber musician in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Philippines. He has won the UCSB Concerto Competition and has received the Ojai Festival’s prestigious Charlotte and Alvin Bronstein Award, Capital Record’s Nat King Cole Memorial Award and the University of California Regents Scholarship.

Seiden has performed around the world, including the United States, Canada and China. A multi-faceted artist, Seiden has showcased her talents in opera, concert, and musical theater.  She was featured as an original cast member of the First National Touring Company of the Broadway show “Beauty and the Beast.” She was also selected to perform in the European tour of “Phantom” as the character of Christine. She has won the Regional Metropolitan Opera Competition and was a National Grand Finalist.

Dr. Reams has been a featured soloist throughout Texas, Georgia, Illinois and South Carolina. He has recorded for labels including Centaur and Albany Records. As a clarinetist, he has held positions with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, among others.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University students attend math conference in Tennessee

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Members of the Shorter University Math Club attended the Regional Undergraduate Mathematics Conference on Saturday, Feb. 7.  The conference was hosted by the Lee University Mathematics Department in Cleveland, Tenn., and funded by the Mathematical Association of America through a National Science Foundation Grant.

At the conference, members of the Math Club participated in a panel discussion with faculty and industry leaders to gain valuable insight about opportunities in math-related fields. Undergraduate math and math education majors presented their work in various fields of study, including calculus and abstract algebra.

The conference inspired Shorter students to begin conducting their own research in the field of mathematics, Department of Mathematics Chair Dr. Diana Swanagan said.

“They got ideas for topics they could research in the future and are planning to present at future conferences,” she said. “We are making plans to incorporate research into our future courses to further encourage presentations next year.”

Faculty and students at math conference

From left to right, Brien Lancaster, Lauren Meyer, Laura Whitlow, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Joel Oakley, Department of Mathematics Chair Dr. Diana Swanagan, and Marissa Mitchell at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.

The conference, which was under the direction of Dr. Debra Mimbs and Dr. Laura Singletary, featured keynote speaker Dr. Michael Dorff, a professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University. His presentation “Soap Bubbles and Mathematics” demonstrated minimal surfaces by dipping wire frames into a soap solution.

This year’s attendees included Shorter University faculty members Dr. Swanagan, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Larue Huckaby and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Joel Oakley, along with students Brien Lancaster, of Wilmington, N.C.; Lauren Meyer, of Alpharetta, Ga.; Marissa Mitchell, of Hiram, Ga.; Chilufya Mwila, of Rome, and Laura Whitlow, of Rome.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University presents spring musical “Hot Mikado” at Callaway Theatre

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Hot Mikado logoThe Shorter University School of Fine and Performing Arts will present its spring musical, “Hot Mikado,” Thursday, Feb. 19 through Monday, Feb. 23. All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22. Performances will be held in the Callaway Theatre, and tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available through Shorter University’s box office at 706-233-7288.

“Hot Mikado,” directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Chad Daniel, is a musical comedy based on Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado.” The musical was adapted by David H. Bell and Rob Bowman.

The story unfolds in the town of Titipu, Japan, where the Mikado, portrayed by Shelby Folks, is the emperor of Japan. He has passed a law that makes flirting punishable by death. In response, leaders in the town of Titipu decide to make Ko-Ko, played by Jonathan Chisolm, the lord high executioner so he cannot condemn anyone else to death without executing himself first because he, too, is facing death for flirting.

Ko-Ko is engaged to his ward, Yum-Yum, played by Kaitlin Kennedy. She is in love with Nanki-Poo, who portrayed by Jordan Heath. Nanki-Poo is the Mikado’s son, who left his father’s palace because he did not want to marry Katisha, played by Michaela Bell. Katisha is an older woman who was a friend of Nanki-Poo’s, but fell in love with him. Because of his father’s law, he is going to have to marry her or be beheaded.

Nanki-Poo disguises himself as a second trumpet in the Titipu band in order to escape his father and Katisha. This is when meets Yum-Yum while playing in the street with his band. They fall in love but can’t get married because Yum-Yum is being forced to marry Ko-Ko.

Daniel said that the audience can expect “a great story, and some excellent dancing and singing” during the performance. He encourages everyone to attend because “it is going to be loads of fun.”

The cast will also feature Shorter University students Taylor Camp, playing Pitti-Sing; Emily Hill, playing Peep-Bo; Tim Mereus, playing Pooh-Bah; and Cameron Stewart, playing Pish-Tush. The ensemble for the musical includes Savannah Gillam, Shelby Folks, Christine Barnes, Abbey Poole, Tanyah Anderson, Jessica Pickard, Jada Grier, Caleb Britt and Stephanie Marrero.

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University School of Education, Pepperell Elementary host reading events

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Pepperell Elementary reading night

Mary Wilson, a junior early childhood education major at Shorter University, tells the story of Sonia Sotomayor, the United States’ first Supreme Court justice of Hispanic decent during Pepperell Elementary School’s “Reading around the World” family night last week.

Shorter University teacher candidates joined with Pepperell Elementary School teachers last week to welcome parents and their children to two “Reading around the World” events at the elementary school. The morning and evening events were designed to introduce different cultures through children’s literature.

Interactive stations featuring multicultural books with activities highlighting perspectives and customs from around the world were created by Shorter teacher candidates. Parents and their children visited each station, learning about people from countries such as Puerto Rico, Japan and England.

Integrating culturally responsive instruction is a priority to Shorter University Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Kristy Brown, who spearheaded the School of Education’s partnership with Pepperell Elementary. She said that when students are able to see themselves in literature or when they are able to make a special connection to the characters in the text, they are more motivated to learn.

“I want our teacher candidates to know how to use their students’ cultural, personal and community assets in their instruction. One way to do this is to incorporate literature that empowers students to learn,” Dr. Brown said. “I truly believe that by incorporating literature that welcomes diversity we will be able to build bridges and create unity in the classroom.”

Dr. Brown, who teaches three Shorter education classes at Pepperell Elementary School: Children’s Literature, Language Arts and Reading, and Diagnostic and Corrective Reading, said the opportunity to have her teacher candidates learning in an elementary school environment is invaluable.

“Giving them that real-life experience so they can be prepared for student teaching is such a blessing to everyone,” she said.

Jana Nelson, a junior early childhood education major from Cedar Bluff, Ala., said the hands-on experience she is getting through Shorter’s partnership with Pepperell Elementary has given her confidence as she continues toward her goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.

“So much of what we learn can only be achieved by doing; a limit does exist to what can be learned through textbooks,” she said. “Through our partnership with Pepperell, we are given opportunities to practice what we are learning in our classes. We are challenged and pushed out of our comfort zones so we can succeed as future educators, and we are so thankful for the opportunity and for the staff at Pepperell Elementary School to invest in and teach us.”

The partnership was established in fall 2014 thanks in part to a $10,000 Georgia Network for Transforming Educator Preparation Award. The two institutions have joined forces to host family events such as last week’s “Reading around the World” throughout the year.

Robin Seabolt, Title I instructional lead teacher at Pepperell Elementary, said parents and students get excited when they know Shorter University teacher candidates have prepared activity centers for them.

“We hear our students talking about the Shorter students before they even get to their stations. They leave our school smiling while having great conversation with their family members,” she said.

Seabolt added that positive family engagement is an important facet of the academic success of each student, and the more families experience a positive, welcoming and enthusiastic attitude toward them and their children, the better chance they will have for academic success.

“We want to constantly work on building trust and express, through words and actions, that we also want the very best for their child,” she said. “Pepperell and Shorter working together for the betterment of all shows that we have a deep and caring community.”

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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Shorter University creates home for purple martin birds

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Each year about this time, Georgia gets an influx of feathered residents returning from their stay in warmer climates. Purple martins, North America’s largest swallow, spend six months out of the year wintering in South America, and then make their way north to areas including Floyd County as spring approaches. Shorter University Assistant Professor of Physics Dr. Qiang Lu views the birds’ arrival as an opportunity for the Shorter campus to learn more about the species while also combating pests including mosquitoes and flies. He and several students recently constructed a rack of 13 nesting gourds tailored specifically for purple martins with the hope that the birds will make Shorter their home for the next six months.

The nesting gourds that have been installed in Cooper Courtyard are the perfect dwelling for purple martins, Dr. Lu said. The gourds offer a safe haven from predators including owls and snakes and provide them with a cool place to live during warmer temperatures and a warm place to live during cooler temperatures.

 

Faculty and students with newly installed purple martin gourd houses

Shorter University Assistant Professor of Physics Dr. Qiang Lu and students Courtney Knight, Jessieca Hannah and J.J. Gilbert (from left) stand beneath a rack of purple martin nesting gourds they helped install in Cooper Courtyard. The gourds are expected to attract the birds that migrate to Georgia from South America around this time every year. 

 

“Using gourds to house purple martins originated with Native Americans. The birds depend on humans to provide housing for them, and the gourds are one of the best ways to do that,” Dr. Lu said. “Our timing in this project has been critical because they come in mid-February every year. Hopefully we will attract some young purple martins this year, and they will continue to return year after year.”

The gourds, many of which were donated by Professor of Chemistry Dr. Chris Jones, were soaked in copper sulfate to prevent mold growth. Dr. Lu and several Shorter students then cut the doors into a specific shape so that only purple martins can enter.

Nikki Baldwin, a senior pre-med student double majoring in biology and chemistry, helped Dr. Lu assemble the structure holding the gourds. She said she is looking forward to the possibility that purple martins will take up residence on The Hill.

“I hope the purple martins find the gourds suitable for their homes, and also I hope they return every year to Shorter,” said Baldwin, who is president of Tri Beta Biological Honor Society. “I believe the nesting area can benefit students at Shorter by bringing the beautiful birds to campus and by possibly piquing the interest of non-science students. They might want to get involved and help the purple martins thrive on The Hill!”

Dr. Susan Monteleone, chair of Shorter’s Department of Natural Sciences, said the purple martin project is an excellent example of the enthusiasm of Shorter University science faculty to provide meaningful experiences for students to learn about and appreciate the world around them.

“I’m so proud of this collaborative endeavor and especially proud of the leadership of Dr. Lu in planning and implementing this project,” she said. “Through these kinds of activities, we all experience the joy of lifelong learning, and Shorter University is blessed with this addition to our living landscape.”

Shorter University Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Kathi Vosevich said the value of this type of enhanced learning opportunity is one of the many benefits Shorter offers students of every major.

“I think that this shows the ongoing collaboration between our faculty and students, as we provide unique hands-on learning and research experiences in keeping with the formative and transformative mission of the university,” Dr. Vosevich said.

There is no guarantee that the birds will take up residence at Shorter this year. However, if they do make their home in Cooper Courtyard, Dr. Lu said he feels that students will be amazed by the swallows’ beauty.

“I think our students will fall in love with nature and our Lord’s creations even more by watching these birds,” he said. “The purple martins are very interesting because they will find the exact same gourd and return to it every single year. I feel like they will increase the beauty of our campus. Bird-watching can even help relieve stress when exam time comes around!”

 

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a Christian university committed to excellence in education. The Princeton Review annually includes Shorter on its list of best Southeastern Colleges. Shorter University is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Shorter offers traditional bachelor’s degree program in 48 areas of study, online courses and degree programs, undergraduate programs for working adults, and four master’s programs. Shorter is online at www.shorter.edu.

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