Alumni Celebrate 125 Years at College of Nursing Homecoming

The College of Nursing celebrated its annual Homecoming on March 8, 2007 with a record number alumni participating. The morning reception welcomed over 75 alumni representing classes from the 1950's and each of the decades following. Many attendees were from out of state, including New York, Maryland, and West Virginia.

Eager to share their stories about being a student and nurse, former alumni board president, Dottie Halsey, Class of 1953 said it was “great to be part of an organization with such a long and rich history.” Mrs. Halsey served as the Alumni Association President the year of the 100th Anniversary.
 
The evening activities also hosted a record number 152 attendees and included a lowcountry reception and Silent Auction. The Silent Auction Committee, chaired by Nancy Finch, Class of 1985 and Stephanie Chomos, Class of 2004, offered more than the goal of 125 items and surpassed the financial goal and raised $10,000 for student scholarships. The class gift, presented by Ms. Caroline Counts, Classes of  1968, '82, and '88 was for $5672.

Five $2000 student scholarships were awarded during the evening program. All stellar students with various interests and strengths, they represent a bright future for nursing. Recipients included Andy White, Class of May 2009, Ashley Bath, Class of January 2008, Rebecca Freeman, Class of May 2008, Erin Wilson, Class of May 2008 (MSN), and Pam Murphy (doctoral student).

Two alumni, Ms. Shirley Hendrix and Ms. Leigh Wood, distinguished themselves as they were awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Former Alumni Board presidents were also recognized and a perpetual plaque honoring these special volunteers will be hung in the College of Nursing.