February 2006

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Homecoming 2006 Recollect & Reconnect was a success. We were delighted to see so many of you return to campus to celebrate with us. We hope that you were able to reconnect with Centenary again and cherish your time on campus. Take a look at all of the fantastic Homecoming events. If you missed this year be sure to save the date for Centenary Homecoming, January 25 - 28, 2007.


Students pose with Sheri Allen ’78, Amanda McCarter ’04, and Lindsay Holman ’01 following their presentation, “A Career in Broadcast News.”

Photo of the month

Last month we invited two alumnae back to campus to share their career stories since graduation. Lindsay Holman ’01 and Sherri Allen from KTBS Channel 3 spoke at Centenary’s Career Connections on January 24, 2006. They explained how news gets discovered, written, and broadcast. Centenary students listened eagerly to Lindsay and Sherri describe the charge of a news station. Lindsay graduated with a degree in Communications TV/Film/Radio and is currently the midday and 6 pm producer. Sherri Allen reports and anchors the 5 pm and 10 pm news. Her honors include the 2004 Louisiana Governor's Advocacy Award for Adoption. For the past four years, Sherri has been voted "Best Anchor in Shreveport-Bossier" by SB Magazine readers. Career Connections was developed to provide students with an opportunity to have an inside look at different career options.

Did you seal your everlasting love in Centenary’s Brown Chapel?

This February we are looking for anyone who was married in Brown Chapel. If you were married or participated in a wedding of fellow alumni at Brown Chapel, please let us know. Send us your current contact information, spouse name and the date you were married to . You can also send a photo of the wedding for us to post on our site. We are also looking for stories of couples who found love on Centenary’s campus. Send us your "love tales!"

If you are interested in using Brown Chapel or any other facility at Centenary, please contact Francine Campbell at 318-869-5015

It’s Mardi Gras Time

Centenary will participate in the Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras parade in Shreveport for the second time on Sunday, February 26th. The parade rolls at 2 PM but the festivities will get underway on campus at about 1 pm. Alumni and their families are invited to join in the “family-friendly” atmosphere on Jones-Rice Intramural Field. We’re still looking for pick-up trucks and drivers for the parade, riders, and donated throws and beads. So let us know if you want to participate or help. Read the complete press release.

Dallas-Ft. Worth Alums will celebrate Fat Tuesday at Stan’s Blue Note again this year. Join the fun from 6-8 on Tuesday, February 28th and then wander down the street where the party will continue at the Hurricane Grill. According to the organizers it is definitely a night not to be missed. For more information contact DFW Alumni Chapter President, Lara Moffat ‘95 at .

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

Centenary Seeking Donated Items

The College is looking for a piano for a public room on campus. If you have a piano that is in good shape and you are interested in donating it to Centenary, please contact David Henington 318.869-5151 or .

The Counseling Services Center is in need of a sofa. If you have a sofa that you would like to donate, please contact Tina Feldt at 318.869-5424.

Centenary Sports

Men's head basketball coach Rob Flaska and Alumni Relations invite everyone out to
Buffalo Wild Wings on the Louisiana Boardwalk on Monday, Febuary 20th from 5 to 6 pm for the Rob Flaska Coach's Show.

The live show, which will feature special alumni relations guests, provides fans the chance to ask Coach Flaska direct questions about the
Gents basketball program. and is designed to be a social gathering of the Centenary community. In addition, everyone can enjoy the fine food offered by Buffalo Wild Wings. The show is broadcast each Monday, 5 - 6 pm on 92.1 FM (KSYR).

We hope see you there!

Alumni Awards Dinner

Five honorees were recognized during Homecoming at the Centenary Alumni Awards Dinner on February 2nd in the Centenary Fitness Center. The event is a highlight of Centenary's annual homecoming. They dined on beef tenderloin with burgundy sauce, roasted red potatoes, sautéed whole green beans and homemade rolls. Each plate was garnished with an edible purple orchid.


Hal Sutton, Alumni Hall of Fame; pictured with Alumni Association President Charles Grubb ’68 and President Ken Schwab

Alumni Hall of Fame: Hal Sutton '81

A professional golfer since he graduated from Centenary in 1981, Hal Sutton has won numerous PGA tournaments, including the PGA Championship and the Player of the Year Award in 1983. He has played on four Ryder Cup teams, serving as captain in 2004.
At Centenary, he played golf from 1976-80, during which he won 14 tournaments, was an All-American, led the Gents to the NCAA Tournament and finished ninth nationally. He won the 1980 U.S. amateur championship and was named the NCAA College Player of the Year and Golf Magazine’s College Player of the Year.
Sutton invests in community service initiatives and established the Hal Sutton Foundation in 2001 to meet the health care needs of children in the Ark-La-Tex region. He and his wife, Ashley, have four children: Samantha, Sadie, Sarah and Holt.


Rosemary Seidler, Honorary Alumna

Honorary Alumna: Rosemary Seidler

Dr. Rosemary Seidler, professor emerita of chemistry, retired in May 2005 after serving as a member of the Centenary faculty for 39 years.
A recipient of Centenary’s Outstanding Teacher Award, she was also one of 12 recipients nationwide of a 1993 Outstanding Advising Award from the National Academic Advising Association. She advised hundreds of students as the pre-medical and pre-dental advisor, having as many as 45 to 50 advisees per year. She also served on every major College committee and advised the Honor Court, Omicron Delta Kappa and the Student Government Association.
A New Orleans native and lover of the outdoors, Seidler often invited students to camp out at her parents’ home during Mardi Gras. She is an avid bird and butterfly watcher.


Brad McPherson, Honorary Alumnus

Honorary Alumnus: Dr. Brad McPherson

Brad McPherson, professor emeritus of biology and inaugural holder of the Mary Warters Endowed Chair, retired in May 2003 after joining the Centenary faculty in the fall of 1971. He continues to team teach a May Module in Nicaragua. Numerous students have traveled with him and studied in Costa Rica, where he has done research for 40 years.
Students and colleagues recognized him as Outstanding Teacher in 1983. He served as sponsor to the Biology Club and member of Alpha Epsilon Delta medical fraternity. He received the first Summer Research Grant given by the Alumni Association and earned the grant again three years later. Both times, he involved students in the research these grants supported. In 2004, his former students recognized him with the Brad McPherson Study Lounge in Mickle Hall.
McPherson and his wife, Kay, split their time between Shreveport and their farm in Nicaragua. He enjoys nature, gardening and hiking.


Gene and Charlotte Bryson receive the Alumni Loyalty Award

Alumni Loyalty Award: Gene '63 and Charlotte Stodghill '63 Bryson

The Brysons have been active with various alumni programs since graduation. Gene Bryson has served on the Board of Trustees since 2000 and has retired as the chief judge of the 1st Judicial District Court, State of Louisiana. He currently serves as the judicial administrator and special judge with the 1st Judicial District Court.
Charlotte Bryson, a retired educator, is a member of the Centenary Women’s Endowment Quorum and the Centenary Muses, organizations that support student projects.
They have both served terms as president of the Alumni Board and are supporters of the C Club and the Centenary Choir. They have hosted a number of class reunions and Centenary College Choir reunions and are active members of First United Methodist Church in Shreveport. The Brysons' family includes son Doug '03, son Gene Jr., daughter-in-law Stephanie and grandson Connor.

Save the Date

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006
Baton Rouge Pre-game Tailgate Party and Gents Baseball
Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie, and sweethearts…What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by cheering on some of your favorite guys, the Centenary Gents, as they take on LSU at Alex Box Stadium on Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30 pm. Join South Louisiana alums for a pre-game tailgate party from 5:30 to 6:30. A block of tickets has been reserved at $8 each. So grab your sweetie and take him or her out to the ball field. Tickets are limited, so act quickly to reserve your spot by emailing Baton Rouge Chapter President, Beth Bonner ‘99 at .

Monday, February 20, 2006
Men’s Head Basketball Coach Rob Flaska’s Live Radio Show
Join the fun from 5-6 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings in Bossier City, LA. See complete story above.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Shreveport-Bossier Alumni Lunch Bunch
Alums, faculty, and staff are invited to have lunch together at 11:45 every third Tuesday of the month. This month we will meet at Tacomania on Kings Hwy. RSVP to Cristal Willcox ’03 at .

Thursday, February 23, 2006
Fan Appreciation Night/Maroon Out at Gents Basketball vs. Oral Roberts
Alumni and their families will enjoy free admission to the Gold Dome and there will be a pre-game pizza party at Pie Works (on Kings Hwy. just in front of the Gold Dome) from 5:30 until game time, which is 7 pm. $5 per person is requested to offset the cost of the pizza. We hope that the entire stadium will be filled with maroon-clad fans, so proudly wear your school colors and join us for this fun, once-a-year event. For more information contact .

Friday, March 17, 2006
LA State Exhibit Museum Alumni Reception and St. Patty's Day Celebration
More information coming soon.

Saturday, May 20, 2006
2nd Annual Kappa Alpha Alumni golf Tournament, to benefit the Alpha Iota Chapter's housing fund.
Contact for more information.

Cruise the Passage of Peter the Great

Rendezvous in Russia! September 13 - 25, 2006. Trace the steps of Peter the Great as you explore St. Petersburg, encountering his famed replica The Bronze Horseman. You'll be amazed by this city, bursting with Russian art and culture! Board the luxurious M/S Repin and take pleasure in the folk music and wooden dachas of Mandrogi; stand in awe at Kizhi Island and Goritsy; and appreciate the delicate beauty of the Florence of Russia, Yaroslavl. Sail the Volga River to Uglich and arrive in Moscow. Revel in the State Tretyakov Gallery; and adorn yourself in grandeur as you admire the regality of the Russian aristocracy housed in the Kremlin's Armory Museum. Allow your imagination to take flight at Star City as you experience the Russian space program's launch pad, Gagariin Cosmonaut Training Center.

To make your deposit ($600) and reserve your place on this trip, please call AHI at 800-323-7373. Price is determined by cabin category. Air from Atlanta, transfers, all meals and all excursions are included in the price.

For more information contact or go to Russia September 2006.

Centenary Alumni Association Membership Cards

You will soon see a Centenary Alumni Association membership card and new window decal arrive at your door. We have created a special card for our alumni. All the benefits that you receive are listed on the back of the card. You can now show everyone that you are a member of the Centenary Alumni Association. We hope that you will take advantage of the membership benefits available to you.

Centenary College Fitness Center Alumni Membership Invitation

One of the benefits of the Alumni Association is the opportunity for membership in the Centenary College Fitness Center. If you have not seen the new facility (formerly Haynes Gym) you are invited to come by for a tour. The Center offers memberships to all Centenary alumni and their families, including their school-age dependents and
college-age dependents. The Fitness Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for quality recreational services and activities that enhance total physical, mental, and social well-being. The Center offers a variety of activities ranging from state-of-the-art
cardiovascular equipment, free weights, weight-assisted machines, indoor walk/jog track, basketball courts, racquetball courts, six-lane pool, whirlpool, saunas, dressing rooms with lockers, towel service, aerobic, yoga, pilates, spinning, and sculpting classes, and a climbing wall. Annual membership fees are $360 for a single and $500 for a family.
First-year alumni can join at the discount rate of half the membership fee for one full year. Those renewing their membership will be at the regular rate after their first year. Members may bring up to two guests into the Fitness Center. Guest fees are $5 per guest per visit. For more information visit http://www.centenary.edu/fitnesscenter or call the Fitness Center at (318) 869-5060.

Updates

If you move or change your contact information, please let us know so that we can keep in touch with you. Also, let us know about memorable moments such as weddings, births, and promotions, so that we can keep your peers and our records updated.

If you know Centenary alums that are not receiving this email or other mail correspondence, please forward this email to them and ask them to submit an update online at http://www.centenary.edu/alumni/update. You can keep in touch with other alumni by signing up for the Centenary College Alumni On-line Community.

For any other alumni news or ideas contact, alumni communications specialist, Amanda McCarter '04 at 318.869.5028 or .