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Home / Alumni & Friends / Baron Beam September 2007
Alumni e-newsletter
September 6, 2007
 ...ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
NEW ALUMNI DIRECTOR IS ON THE SCENE!
As many of you already know, Shannon Hinely Bull ('97 & '00) took over the position as Director of Alumni Relations in May of 2007. This position became available when Roger Byrd was promoted to Director of Development. For more information, please read the article on our News & Informations page.
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All about my trip to Moldova with the Jubalheirs...
Eleven days in June, a mission trip to the Republic of Moldova, that 60 Jubalheirs will never forget. I was fortunate to be one of those making the trip. I was the Worship Leader in a Russian speaking church and conducted Choir Two. We had to split into two choirs and yes, I did have an interpreter who told me when to sit, stand, and lead a hymn. I even had to answer some personal questions from the pulpit from the curious pastor!!
We held a Music Conference for the Baptist Seminary in Chisinau, the largest city, and I taught two sessions on Conducting and How to Lead a Choir. About 100 in attendance and I spoke English, my interpreter Russian, and the Romanian speaking wore earphones as it was interpreted for them. What a thrill and blessing to hear a hymn being sung in three different languages at the same time!!
Back in the Winter we had purchased a piece of property with a house on it in a small village to begin a new church. We dedicated that new church with its 20 members and presented the pastor with a plaque, a Altar Bible and a Baptist Hymnal, signed by all of us.
We sang 13 concerts in 10 days but the most memorable was at a Christian orphanage. There were 40 boys and girls, ages 2-9 who were never visited by any group or given any gifts. The children stole our hearts as they presented songs and scripture for us. They had no refrigerator, they do now!!! We taught them to eat eskimo pie ice cream!! For the first time they ate pizza!!! We now are preparing book bags filled with items ( jackets, tennis shoes, socks, gloves, some toy items) to send them for Christmas. They stole our hearts and now they have US!! We will forever have this connection as a result of sharing God's love abroad!!
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CONSTRUCTION ON THE
IS COMPLETE!
The Music Lab
The Band Room
Student Lounge
Click here for more information.
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Ms. Hiddie recently had to brag about one of her biddies.
Molly Williams, '98, has been singing Christian music around the world with a group in Charlotte, N.C. since graduating from BPC. Since March she has been traveling and singing back-up with Wynona Judd. She will soon be cutting her second CD. Congratulations Molly! We are so proud of you!
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MEMBERS OF THE HALF-CENTURY CLUB WALKED WITH THE CLASS OF 2007
The Class of 2007 was honored to have members of the Half-Century Club walk with them during graduation on May 12, 2007. This is the first time this event has occurred and there were 7 participants. We hope to double or even triple this number for next year, so Half-Century Clubbers get your walking shoes on and get ready to walk with the Class of 2008!
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Brewton-Parker alumnus Gary Braddy gave Jones Lake a little bit of TLC with the help of his construction company in July. The lake was drained during the spring in preparation for the construction to begin. The lake's face lift will include a new island equiped with a bridge and gazebo, a picnic area, paddle boats, and new marine life. The project should be complete by the spring of 2008. The funds have been raised through the generosity of the Half-Century Club.
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Then Communications major Greg Coursey wants to hear from you! Greg is completing his communications internship in the Office of College Advancement. He is attempting to reach all of the communications majors. If you have not sent him your information, you can email him at gcoursey@bpc.edu.
Click here for more information.
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Under the Archway is a new way of keeping up with the going ons at Brewton-Parker. If you are in the Vidalia area, tune into one of the following radio stations to hear what is going on:
Under the Archway can be heard on Monday morning at 8:12 a.m. on 970 AM; 8:15 a.m. on 101.7 FM; 8:31 a.m. on 97.7 FM.
Click here for more information.
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Take all the memories you can and give none of them back!
Save the Date! Alumni Weekend has been set for April 4 - 6, 2008. The theme for this year, as you can probably tell, is "Pirates!" This promises to be the biggest and best weekend ever! We are seeing 20/20 meaning we want 20,000 hits on the Alumni and Friends website and a 20% increase in attendance. Hope to see you there!
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You may now make a charitable donation to Brewton-Parker College through our online giving program. You may designate your gift to such causes as the Hildegard Stanley Music Center, the McAllister Hall Renovation, or the Jones Lake project. Click on the link above and follow the instructions. Thank you for your consideration of giving to the College.
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We hope that you have enjoyed this edition of the Baron Beam. If there is any thing you would like to see in the next edition, please let us know!
Shannon is currently out of the office on maternity leave, but you may contact us at 800-342-1087, ext. 255. Tabitha Connell, the Administrative Assistant to the Office of College Advancement, or Roger Byrd, the Director of Development, are also available by email to provide you with any assistance you might need.
Office of College Advancement
Brewton-Parker College #2014
P.O. Box 197
Mount Vernon, GA 30445
*Photos courtesy of Kelley Arnold, Director of News and Public Informations.*
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