BOARD OF TRUSTEES
(with dates of assuming office)
*Algene Stevens Miles, Jr., Rector
(1988)
Louisville, Kentucky
*John Delane Wilson, President (1983)
Lexington, Virginia
Guy Thomas Steuart II (1983)
Washington, D.C.
*James Francis Gallivan (1984)
Nashville, Tennessee
*Charles Spurgeon Rowe (1984)
Fredericksburg, Virginia
*Thomas Kennerly Wolfe, Jr. (1984)
New York, New York
Beverly Means DuBose III (1985)
Atlanta, Georgia
William Hayne Hipp (1985)
Greenville, South Carolina
William Buckner Ogilvie, Jr. (1986)
Houston, Texas
Virginia Rogers Holton (1986)
McLean, Virginia
William Michael Gottwald (1987)
Richmond, Virginia
Patricia Webb Leggett (1987)
Lynchburg, Virginia
Vaughan Inge Morrissette (1987)
Mobile, Alabama
James William McClintock III (1988)
Tunica, Mississippi
*William Jacob Lemon (1988)
Roanoke, Virginia
*Gray Charles Castle (1989)
Alexandria, Virginia
*Harold FitzGerald Lenfest (1989)
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Maurice Theodore Van Leer (1989)
Jersey City, New Jersey
Arthur Alexis Birney (1990)
Washington, D.C.
*Thomas Harris Broadus, Jr. (1990)
Baltimore, Maryland
*Julius Stephen Marks III (1990)
Houston, Texas
William Emerson Brock III (1991)
Washington, D.C.
John Hatchman Mullin III (1991)
Brookneal, Virginia
Robert Lee Banse (1991)
Princeton, New Jersey
John Hardin Marion (1991)
Baltimore, Maryland
William Nelson Clements (1992)
Baltimore, Maryland
Suzanne Foster Thomas (1992)
Alexandria, Virginia
Charles DuBose Ausley (1993)
Tallahassee, Florida
William Penniman Boardman (1993)
Columbus, Ohio
Rupert Harris Johnson, Jr. (1993)
San Mateo, California
TRUSTEES EMERITI
John Newton Thomas (1939-74),
Rector Emeritus
Richmond, Virginia
Edgar Marshall Nuckols, Jr. (1969-81),
Rector Emeritus
Weston, Vermont
James McMorrow Ballengee (1978-90),
Rector Emeritus
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
John Minor Wisdom (1957-75)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Joseph Lamar Lanier (1954-76)
West Point, Georgia
James Stewart Buxton (1953-77)
Lewis Franklin Powell, Jr. (1961-77)
Washington, D.C.
John Millard Stemmons (1966-77)
Dallas, Texas
John William Warner (1969-80)
Washington, D.C.
Thomas Clayborne Frost (1971-82)
San Antonio, Texas
Isadore Meyer Scott (1971-82)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thomas Dunaway Anderson (1973-82)
Houston, Texas
Jonathan Westervelt Warner (1970-83)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Frank Crouch Brooks (1972-83)
Baltimore, Maryland
Sydney Lewis (1972-83)
Richmond, Virginia
Harold Gordon Leggett, Jr. (1973-84)
Lynchburg, Virginia
Thomas Hal Clarke (1975-84)
Atlanta, Georgia
Edgar Finley Shannon, Jr. (1974-85)
Charlottesville, Virginia
Calvert Thomas (1975-86)
Hartford, Connecticut
Christoph Keller, Jr. (1981-86)
Alexandria, Louisiana
S L Kopald, Jr. (1976-88)
Memphis, Tennessee
Joseph Sheridan Keelty (1983-88)
Baltimore, Maryland
Frank Graves Young (1983-88)
Fort Worth, Texas
Asbury Christian Compton (1978-89)
Richmond, Virginia
Fred Fox Benton, Jr. (1978-89)
Houston, Texas
Frances Aaronson Lewis (1984-89)
Richmond, Virginia
Thomas Broughton Branch III (1978-90)
Atlanta, Georgia
Jerry Glover South (1979-90)
San Francisco, California
Ross Randolph Millhiser (1981-90)
Rumson, New Jersey
Isaac Noyes Smith, Jr. (1980-91)
Charleston, West Virginia
Richard Duval Haynes (1987-91)
Dallas, Texas
Houston Harriman Harte (1981-1992)
San Antonio, Texas
Charles Royce Hough III (1982-1992)
Roanoke, Virginia
John Thomas Touchton (1982-1992)
Tampa, Florida
CORPORATION
LEGAL TITLE: The Washington and Lee University
Farris Pierson Hotchkiss,
Secretary
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
(with dates of assuming office)
Corporate Officers
John D. Wilson, A.M. (Oxon.), Ph.D. 1983
President of the University
Farris P. Hotchkiss, B.A. 1986, 1987
Vice President for University
Relations
and Secretary of the
University
Lawrence W. Broomall, Jr., Ph.D. 1986
University Treasurer/Chief
Financial Officer
Academic Administration
John W. Elrod, Ph.D. 1984, 1987
Vice President for Academic
Affairs
and Dean of the College
Larry C. Peppers, Ph.D. 1986
Dean of the School of
Commerce,
Economics, and Politics
Randall P. Bezanson, J.D. 1988
Dean of the School of Law
Mark H. Grunewald, J.D. 1992
Associate Dean of the School of
Law
William Lad Sessions, Ph.D. 1992
Associate Dean of the College
Kenneth P. Ruscio, Ph.D. 1991
Associate Dean of the School of
Commerce,
Economics, and Politics
M. Susan Palmer, J.D. 1986
Assistant Dean of the School of
Law
Barbara J. Brown, M.S. 1985
University Librarian
Sarah K. Wiant, M.L.S., J.D. 1984
Director, Law Library
D. Scott Dittman, A.B. 1985
University Registrar
Jeannette A. Jarvis 1982
Assistant University Registrar
John E. Stuckey, M.A. 1991
Director of University
Computing
William W. K. Todd, Jr. 1982
Assistant Director, University
Computing
and Head of Administrative
Computing
Ruth W. Floyd, B.S., B.M.Ed. 1981
Assistant Director, University
Computing
and Head of Academic
Computing
P. Sue Ruley Olive, B.A. 1985
Microcomputer Coordinator
Verable L. McCloud, B.A. 1986
Information Systems Coordinator
Earl T. Edwards, Jr., B.S. 1987
Microcomputer/Network
Coordinator, School of
Commerce
Robert B. Williams, B.A. 1989
Microcomputer/Network
Coordinator, School of Law
Thomas H. Ahnemann, B.S. 1990
Computer Applications/Network
Specialist, Sciences
Robert P. Fure, Ph.D. 1981
Director of Special Programs
Mimi Milner Elrod, Ph.D. 1992
Associate Director, Special
Programs
Student Affairs Administration
David L. Howison, Ed.D. 1990
Dean of Students
Anne C. P. Schroer-Lamont, Ph.D. 1985
Associate Dean of Students
Anece F. McCloud, M.A. 1985
Associate Dean of Students for
Minority
and International Student
Affairs
Leroy Cole Atkins II, B.A. 1986
for Greek Affairs and Student Activities
N. Rick Heatley, Ph.D. 1987
Associate Dean of Students and
Director of Career Services
Dennis G. Manning, M.A. 1991
Dean of Freshmen and Residence
Life
Beverly T. Lorig, M.Ed. 1992
Associate Director, Career
Development
and Placement Office
Ruth E. Lewis, M.A. 1990
Assistant Director, Career
Development
and Placement Office
James W. Worth, Ed.D. 1972
University Counseling
Psychologist
Jane T. Horton, M.D. 1987
University Physician and
Director of Student Health
David L. Copeland, M.D. 1990
University Physician
Thomas V. Litzenburg, Ph.D. 1991
Acting Chaplain
Michael L. Young, B.G.S. 1991
Director of University
Security
Stephen T. Tomlinson 1988
Assistant Director of University
Security
Admissions and Financial Aid
William M. Hartog, M.C.S. 1978, 1989
Dean of Admissions and Financial
Aid
John DeCourcy, M.A.T. 1983
Director of Financial Aid
Dan N. Murphy, M.Ed. 1986
Associate Director of Admissions
and
Coordinator, Alumni Admissions
Program
Julia M. Kozak, B.A. 1986
Associate Director of
Admissions
E. McClain Stradtner, B.A. 1986
Assistant Director of Financial
Aid
Angelia V. Allen, M.A. 1990
Assistant Director of
Admissions
Nancy L. Hickam, B.A. 1991
Assistant Director of Admissions
Robby J. Aliff, B.A. 1991
Admissions Counselor
Timothy J. Halloran, B.A. 1991
Admissions Counselor
Vickie Rhodenizer 1989
Assistant to the Dean of Admissions
Finances and Personnel
John E. Cuny, B.B.A. 1987
Assistant Treasurer/Controller
Donald G. Holt 1988
Assistant Controller
Deborah Caylor, B.S. 1991
Assistant Controller
Christine Fritchman Riley, B.S. 1990
Assistant to the Treasurer
Frank A. Parsons, B.A. 1989
Coordinator, Capital Planning
Robert W. Fox, Jr., B.A. 1988
Director of Personnel Services
James M. Johndrow, B.S. 1991
Director of University
Services
Gerald J. Darrell 1976
Director, University Dining Service
Helena W. Roller, B.A. 1983
Manager, University Bookstore
Robert C. Peniston, M.A. 1976
Director, Lee Chapel and Insurance
Coordinator
James L. Arthur 1972
Superintendent of Buildings and
Grounds
W. Scott Beebe 1982
Assistant Superintendent of
Buildings
and Grounds, Director of Special
Projects
Randolph Hare 1991
Assistant Superintendent of
Buildings
and Grounds
Jimmy G. Boyd, A.S. 1990
Assistant Construction Manager
and Safety Officer
University Relations
Alumni
James D. Farrar, Jr., B.A. 1990
Director of Alumni Programs
and
Executive Secretary, Alumni
Association
Robert W. H. Mish III, M.A. 1990
Assistant Director of Alumni
Programs
and Assistant Alumni Secretary
Alumni Staff Associate
Communications
Brian D. Shaw, B.A. 1988
Director of Communications
Evan A. Atkins, B.A. 1985
Assistant Director of News
Office
William T. Cocke IV, M.A. 1990
Communications Writer
C. Michael Stachura, B.A. 1991
University Editor
(through November 1992)
Richard W. Anderson, B.A. 1992
University Editor
(effective December 1992)
Joyce C. Harris 1988
Associate University Editor
and
Publications Manager
Denise M. Kuhn, B.A. 1988
Graphic Artist
W. Patrick Hinely, B.A. 1980
University Photographer
Brian L. Logue, B.S. 1991
Sports Information Director
Development
Lex O. McMillan, Ph.D. 1990
Executive Director of Development
Vicky G. Agnor 1992
Development Researcher
Michael T. Boyd, M.Ed. 1992
Assistant Director of Major
Gifts
Peter Cronin, B.A. 1991
Director of the Annual Fund
Christine L. Davis, B.A. 1990
Campaign Events Coordinator
Anne S. Farrar, B.A. 1990
Director of Foundation and Corporate
Support
and Associate Director of
Development
Rose C. Gordon, M.A. 1989
Director of Special Events and Guest
Services
Penelope Henneman, B.A. 1990
Assistant Director of Development
for Research
Thomas W. Jennings, M.A. 1992
Assistant Director of Major
Gifts
James M. Jordan, J.D. 1988
Assistant Director of Development
(Law)
(through December 1992)
David R. Long, M.A. 1988
Director of Planned Giving and
Associate Director of Development
Pamela M. Patton, B.A. 1990
Prospect Researcher
William W. Paxton, B.A. 1991
Assistant Director of Major
Gifts
(through December 1992)
Assistant Director of Development
(Law)
(effective January 1993)
Richard B. Sessoms, B.A. 1990
Director of Major Gifts
Deborah K. Van Brocklin, B.A. 1992
Information Services
Specialist
Printing Center
Wayne L. Conner 1987
Supervisor, University Printing
Center
General Administration
Thomas V. Litzenburg, Ph.D. 1992
Director, Reeves Center
Emeriti
James G. Leyburn, Ph.D., LL.D. 1972
Dean of the College, Emeritus
William Webb Pusey III, Ph.D., LL.D. 1981
Dean of the College, Emeritus
Henry E. Coleman, Jr., A.M., A.M.L.S. 1968
Librarian, Emeritus
Maurice D. Leach, Jr., A.B., B.L.S. 1988
Librarian, Emeritus
Harold S. Head, A.M. 1985
Registrar, Emeritus
James W. Whitehead, B.S. 1992
Secretary of the University,
Treasurer,
and Director of the Reeves
Center, Emeritus
FACULTY
The date shown in parentheses
represents the year in which the
faculty member began full-time faculty service at the University.
The second date represents the year of appointment to the present
professional rank.
The following symbols represent
leave status:
*On leave Fall Term 1992
On leave Winter Term 1993
On leave Spring Term 1993
On leave 1992-93
John D. Wilson, A.M. (Oxon.), Ph.D. (1983)-1983
President of the University
A.M., Oxford University
Ph.D., Michigan State
University
PROFESSORS
Rupert Nelson Latture, A.M., LL.D. (1920)-1962
Professor of Politics,
Emeritus
A.M., University of Chicago
James Graham Leyburn, Ph.D., LL.D. (1947)-1972
Professor of Sociology, Emeritus
Ph.D., Yale University
Robert Winter Royston, Ph.D. (1929)-1972
Professor of Mathematics,
Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Oscar Wetherhold Riegel, A.M. (1930)-1973
Professor of Journalism and
Communications,
Emeritus
A.M., Columbia University
James Joseph Pollard, M.S. (1961)-1974
Professor of Engineering Sciences
and Applied
Mathematics, Emeritus
M.S., Georgia Institute of
Technology
William Webb Pusey III, Ph.D., LL.D. (1939)-1981
S. Blount Mason, Jr., Professor of
German,
Emeritus
Ph.D., Columbia University
Charles Wilson Turner, Ph.D. (1946)-1982
Professor of History, Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Charles Wiley Williams, Ph.D. (1948)-1982
Professor of Mathematics,
Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Virginia
William Alexander Jenks, Ph.D. (1946)-1983
William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of
History,
Emeritus
Ph.D., Columbia University
George Francis Drake, Ph.D. (1940)-1984
Professor of Romance Languages,
Emeritus
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Henry Louis Ravenhorst, B.S., C.A. (1949)-1984
Professor of Engineering,
Emeritus
B.S., Washington and Lee
University
Wilfred Julius Ritz, LL.B., LL.M., S.J.D.
(1953)-1985
Professor of Law, Emeritus
LL.B., University of Richmond
LL.M., S.J.D., Harvard
University
David Worth Sprunt, Th.D. (1953)-1987
Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of
Bible, Emeritus
Th.D., Union Theological Seminary
Roy Lee Steinheimer, Jr., J.D. (1968)-1987
Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of
Law, Emeritus
J.D., University of Michigan
Robert Stewart, M.M. (1954)-1988
Professor of Music, Emeritus
M.M., American Conservatory
Norman Franklin Lord, M.S. (1946)-1989
Professor of Physical Education,
Emeritus
M.S., Springfield College
William Buchanan, Ph.D. (1966)-1989
Professor of Politics,
Emeritus
Ph.D., Princeton University
I-Hsiung Ju, M.A. (1969)-1989
Professor of Art and
Artist-in-Residence, Emeritus
M.A., University of St. Thomas
(Manila)
Richard Miller, M.Ed. (1952)-1990
Professor of Physical Education,
Emeritus
M.Ed., Springfield College
Henry Eugene King, Ph.D. (1977)-1990
Professor of Psychology, Emeritus
Ph.D., Columbia University
Carlyle Westbrook Barritt, Ph.D. (1952)-1991
Professor of Romance Languages,
Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Jay Deardoff Cook, Jr., Ph.D. (1953)-1991
Mamie Fox Twyman Martel Professor
of Accounting, Emeritus
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Sidney Mathias Baxter Coulling, Ph.D. (1956)-1991
S. Blount Mason, Jr., Professor of
English, Emeritus
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Milton Colvin, Ph.D. (1961)-1991
Professor of Politics,
Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Heidelberg
(Germany)
Henry Sharp, Jr., Ph.D. (1983)-1991
Rupert and Lillian Radford Professor
of
Mathematics, Emeritus
Ph.D., Duke University
Edward Charles Atwood, Jr., Ph.D. (1962)-1962
Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor of
Economics
Ph.D., Princeton University
Severn Parker Costin Duvall, Ph.D. (1962)-1962
Henry S. Fox, Jr., Professor of
English
Ph.D., Princeton University
Edgar Winston Spencer, Ph.D. (1957)-1963
Ruth Parmly Professor of
Geology
Ph.D., Columbia University
Edward Buck Hamer, Ph.D. (1954)-1965
Professor of Romance Languages
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
William Joseph Watt, Ph.D. (1955)-1965
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Cornell University
Charles Franklin Phillips, Jr., Ph.D. (1959)-1966
Robert G. Brown Professor of
Economics
Ph.D., Harvard University
Harrison Joseph Pemberton, Jr., Ph.D. (1962)-1967
Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., Yale University
Louis Wendell Hodges, Ph.D. (1960)-1968
Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of
Bible
Ph.D., Duke University
Samuel Joseph Kozak, Ph.D. (1961)-1969
Professor of Geology
Ph.D., State University of Iowa
Cleveland P. Hickman, Jr., Ph.D. (1967)-1969
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., University of British
Columbia
John Frederick DeVogt, Ph.D. (1962)-1970
Professor of Management
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Jefferson Davis Futch III, Ph.D. (1962)-1970
Professor of History
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
University
H. Robert Huntley, Ph.D. (1962)-1970
Professor of English
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Odell S. McGuire, Ph.D. (1962)-1970
Professor of Geology
Ph.D., University of Illinois
J. Brown Goehring, Ph.D. (1963)-1970
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
H. Marshall Jarrett, Ph.D. (1963)-1970
Professor of History
Ph.D., Duke University
Leonard Everett Jarrard, Ph.D. (1971)-1971
Robert Lee Telford Professor of
Psychology
Ph.D., Carnegie Institute of
Technology
William Barlow Newbolt, Ph.D. (1962)-1973
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
George Stephen Whitney, Ph.D. (1962)-1973
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Delos Dyson Hughes, Ph.D. (1963)-1973
Professor of Politics
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Stanley Todd Lowry, LL.B., Ph.D. (1959)-1974
Professor of Economics and
Management
LL.B., University of Texas
Ph.D., Louisiana State
University
John Maurice Evans, Ph.D. (1964)-1974
Professor of English
Ph.D., Yale University
George Washington Ray III, Ph.D. (1964)-1974
Professor of English
Ph.D., University of Rochester
*Walker Dabney Stuart III, A.M. (1965)-1974
S. Blount Mason, Jr., Professor of
English
A.M., Harvard University
John Crawford Winfrey, Ph.D. (1965)-1974
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Duke University
Lewis Henry LaRue, LL.B.
(1967)-1974
Class of 1958 Alumni Professor of
Law
LL.B., Harvard University
Andrew Wolfe McThenia, M.A., LL.B.
(1967)-1974
Professor of Law
M.A., Columbia University
LL.B., Washington and Lee University
Albert Claude Gordon, Ph.D. (1974)-1974
Professor of Theatre
Ph.D., Tulane University
Herman Ward Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. (1962)-1975
Professor of Ancient Languages
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Robert Stanley Johnson, Ph.D. (1965)-1975
Cincinnati Professor of
Mathematics
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Robert Willard McAhren, Ph.D. (1966)-1975
Professor of History
Ph.D., University of Texas
Thomas Gordon Nye II, Ph.D. (1966)-1975
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Joseph B. Thompson, Ph.D.
(1966)-1975
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
*Sidney James Williams, Ph.D. (1966)-1975
Professor of Romance Languages
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
David Gordon Elmes, Ph.D. (1967)-1975
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Frederic Lyon Schwab, Ph.D. (1967)-1975
Professor of Geology
Ph.D., Harvard University
Joseph Edward Ulrich, LL.B. (1968)-1975
Professor of Law
LL.B., Washington and Lee
University
Ronald Hebert MacDonald, B.S. (1969)-1975
Professor of Journalism and Mass
Communications
B.S., Boston University
Roger Douglas Groot, J.D. (1973)-1977
Class of 1975 Alumni Professor of Law
J.D., University of North
Carolina
Frederic Lee Kirgis, Jr., J.D. (1978)-1978
Law School Association Alumni
Professor of Law
J.D., University of California at
Berkeley
James Joseph Donaghy, Ph.D. (1967)-1979
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Joseph Ramsey Martin, Ph.D. (1968)-1979
Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Virginia
John Kelley Jennings, Ph.D. (1973)-1979
Professor of Journalism and Mass
Communications
Ph.D., Stanford University
Henry Powell Porter, Jr., Ph.D. (1970)-1980
Professor of History
Ph.D., Duke University
Joseph Goldsten, Ph.D. (1972)-1980
Mamie Fox Twyman Martel
Professor of Management
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Lawrence Michael Lamont, Ph.D. (1974)-1980
Professor of Management
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Bruce H. Herrick, Ph.D. (1980)-1980
John F. Hendon Professor of
Economics
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
J. Timothy Philipps, J.D., LL.M. (1980)-1981
Professor of Law
J.D., Georgetown University Law
Center
LL.M., Harvard Law School
Michael A. Pleva, Ph.D. (1969)-1981
Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire
Irwin Taylor Sanders II, Ph.D.
(1969)-1981
Professor of History
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Lamar John Ryan Cecil, Jr., Ph.D. (1982)-1982
William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of
History
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
University
Lewis George John, Ph.D. (1963)-1982
Professor of Politics
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Harold Clinton Hill, Ph.D. (1970)-1983
Professor of East Asian
Languages
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
University
Edwin David Craun, Ph.D. (1971)-1983
Professor of English
Ph.D., Princeton University
William Lad Sessions, Ph.D. (1971)-1983
Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., Yale University
James Michael Phemister, J.D. (1974)-1983
Professor of Law
J.D., Northwestern University
Thomas O. Vinson, Jr., Ph.D. (1967)-1984
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
and State University
Halford Ross Ryan, Ph.D. (1970)-1984
Professor of English and
Speech
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Harry Thomas Williams, Ph.D. (1974)-1984
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., University of Virginia
John W. Elrod, Ph.D. (1984)-1984
Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., Columbia University
Theodore J. Sjoerdsma, Ph.D. (1984)-1984
Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D., University of Iowa
David Bruce Dickens, Ph.D. (1960)-1985
Professor of German
Ph.D., Princeton University
John Milton McDaniel III, Ph.D. (1972)-1985
Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of
Pennsylvania
Pamela Hemenway Simpson, Ph.D. (1973)-1985
Professor of Art
Ph.D., University of Delaware
Barbara J. Brown, M.S. (1985)-1985
Professor
M.S., Columbia University
Owen Kendall White, Jr., Ph.D. (1969)-1986
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Roger Bailey Jeans, Jr., Ph.D. (1974)-1986
Professor of History
Ph.D., George Washington
University
*Hampden Harrison Smith III, M.A. (1974)-1986
Professor of Journalism
M.A., Boston University
Mark Howard Grunewald, J.D. (1976)-1986
Professor of Law
J.D., George Washington
University
Denis Joly Brion, J.D. (1978)-1986
Professor of Law
J.D., University of Virginia
Larry C. Peppers, Ph.D. (1986)-1986
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
John Holt Merchant, Jr., Ph.D. (1970)-1987
Professor of History
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Gordon Philip Spice, Ph.D. (1973)-1987
Professor of Music
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Philip Lee Cline, Ph.D. (1975)-1987
Professor of Management and
Economics
Ph.D., Oklahoma State
University
Ronald Lane Reese, Ph.D. (1979)-1987
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
University
*Craig McCaughrin, Ph.D. (1981)-1987
Professor of Politics
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Thomas P. Whaley, Ph.D. (1987)-1987
Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
*Charles Thomas Boggs, Ph.D. (1970)-1988
Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Texas
Barry Francis Machado, Ph.D. (1971)-1988
Professor of History
Ph.D., Northwestern University
David Robert Novack, Ph.D. (1976)-1988
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., New York University
Randall P. Bezanson, J.D. (1988)-1988
Professor of Law
J.D., University of Iowa
Doug M. Rendleman, M.A., J.D., LL.M.
(1988)-1988
Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of
Law
M.A., J.D., University of Iowa
LL.M., University of Michigan
John Robert Handelman, Ph.D. (1973)-1989
Professor of Politics
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Harlan Ray Beckley, Ph.D. (1974)-1989
Professor of Religion
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Thomas Joseph Ziegler, M.A. (1976)-1989
Professor of Theatre
M.A., Northern Illinois University
Robert Joseph de Maria, M.S.
(1977)-1989
Professor of Journalism and Mass
Communications
M.S., Syracuse University
John Jay Wielgus, Ph.D. (1977)-1989
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Northwestern University
William S. Geimer, J.D. (1980)-1989
Professor of Law
J.D., University of North
Carolina
Michael F. Walsh, B.B.A. (1989)-1989
Professor of Physical
Education
B.B.A., University of
Massachusetts
Brian Cameron Murchison, J.D. (1982)-1990
Professor of Law and Director,
Frances Lewis Law Center
J.D., Yale University
Robert E. Akins, Ph.D. (1984)-1990
Professor of Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Colorado State
University
J. Kevin Green, Ph.D. (1984)-1990
Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Professor of Accounting and
Adjunct
Professor of Law
D.B.A., George Washington
University
Allen Paul Ides, M.A., J.D. (1989)-1990
Professor of Law
M.A., J.D., Loyola University of Los
Angeles
Professor of Romance Languages
Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Samuel W. Calhoun, J.D. (1978)-1991
Professor of Law
J.D., University of Kentucky
Carl Paul Kaiser, Ph.D. (1979)-1991
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Washington University
Roger A. Dean, Ph.D. (1984)-1991
Professor of Management
Ph.D., Michigan State
University
Roger A. Crockett, Ph.D. (1991)-1991
Professor of German
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Edwin M. Yoder, Jr., M.A. (Oxon.) (1991)-1991
Professor of Journalism and
Humanities
M.A., Oxford University
Laurent Boetsch, D.M.L. (1976)-1992
Professor of Romance Languages
D.M.L., Middlebury College
Steven H. Hobbs, J.D. (1981)-1992
J.D., University of Pennsylvania
Larry M. Stene, M.F.A. (1982)-1992
Professor of Art
M.F.A., University of Illinois
Lyman P. Q. Johnson, J.D. (1985)-1992
Professor of Law
J.D., University of Minnesota
Robert A. Strong, Ph.D. (1989)-1992
William Lyne Wilson Professor of
Politics
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Scott E. Sundby, J.D. (1990)-1992
Professor of Law
J.D., Cornell University
Winston B. Davis, B.D., Ph.D. (1992)-1992
Jessie Ball duPont Professor of
Religion
B.D., Colgate Rochester Divinity
School
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Heather R. Miller, M.F.A. (1992)-1992
Professor of English
M.F.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
Franklin M. Schultz, LL.B. (1990)-1990
Visiting Professor of Law
LL.B., Yale University
Robin M. Collin, J.D. (1991)-1991
Visiting Professor of Law
J.D., Arizona State University
Neill H. Alford, Jr., LL.B., S.J.D. (1992)-1992
Visiting Professor of Law
LL.B., University of Virginia
S.J.D., Yale University
Betty R. Kondayan, M.A., M.A. (1992)-1992
Visiting Professor
M.A., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Bernhard Schloh (1992)-1992
Visiting Professor of Law
University of Hamburg
College of Europe
The Hague Academy of International
Law
Shen Shiao-ming, M.C.L., LL.M., S.J.D. (1992)-1992
Visiting Professor of Law
M.C.L., Southern Methodist
University
LL.M., Harvard Law School
S.J.D., University of California at
Berkley
Joseph M. Perillo, LL.B. (1992)-1992
Frances Lewis Scholar in
Residence
LL.B., Cornell University
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
Arthur Bernard Scharff, Ph.D. (1967)-1974
Associate Professor of Romance
Languages,
Emeritus
Ph.D., Ohio State University
John McKenzie Gunn, M.A. (1957)-1967
Associate Professor of
Economics
M.A., Princeton University
Joseph Francis Lyles, M.S. (1959)-1968
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.S., Springfield College
Emmett Graham Leslie, Jr., A.B. (1960)-1969
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
A.B., Washington and Lee
University
Verne D. Canfield, M.A. (1964)-1969
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.A., George Washington
University
Gary Robert Fallon, M.A. (1978)-1978
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.A., Syracuse University
Robert Billington Youngblood, M.A. (1965)-1978
Associate Professor of German
M.A., San Francisco State
College
Norris Templeton Aldridge, M.Ed. (1969)-1981
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Thomas Henry Jones, M.Ed. (1970)-1981
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Gary Ray Franke, M.S. (1973)-1984
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.S., Mankato State College
George Chester OConnell, M.Ed. (1973)-1984
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.Ed., Towson State College
Nancy Adele Margand, Ph.D. (1975)-1984
Associate Professor of
Psychology
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Sarah Kirsten Wiant, M.L.S., J.D.
(1978)-1984
Associate Professor of Law
M.L.S., North Texas State University
J.D., Washington and Lee
University
Russell Clarence Knudson, M.A. (1966)-1985
Associate Professor of Romance
Languages
M.A., University of Illinois
*Joseph Martinez, Dip. R.A.D.A. (1983)-1985
Associate Professor of Theatre
Dip. R.A.D.A., Royal Academy of
Dramatic Arts
John Stockton Knox, Ph.D. (1976)-1986
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
and State University
Richard F. Grefe, M.S.L.S. (1980)-1986
Associate Professor of Library
Science
M.S.L.S., University of South
Carolina
*Edward O. Henneman, J.D.
(1978)-1987
Associate Professor of Law
J.D., Harvard University
Wayne M. Dymacek, Ph.D. (1981)-1987
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
and State University
John David Parker, Ph.D. (1982)-1988
Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., University of
Washington
Richard G. Marks, Ph.D. (1984)-1988
Associate Professor of Religion
Ph.D., University of California at
Los Angeles
Kathy Jo Koberstein, Ph.D. (1984)-1988
Associate Professor of Romance
Languages
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Joan M. Shaughnessy, J.D.
(1983)-1989
Associate Professor of Law
J.D., University of Chicago
Mario Pellicciaro, A.B. (1966)-1990
Associate Professor of Ancient
Languages
A.B., City College of New York
Timothy Gaylard, Ph.D. (1984)-1990
Associate Professor of Music
Ph.D., Columbia University
James Perrin Warren, Ph.D. (1984)-1990
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., Yale University
William F. Connelly, Jr., Ph.D. (1986)-1990
Associate Professor of Politics
Ph.D., University of Virginia
David K. Millon, M.A., M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
(1986)-1990
Associate Professor of Law
M.A., Ohio State University
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell
University
J.D., Harvard University
Cecile West-Settle, Ph.D.
(1987)-1990
Associate Professor of Romance
Languages
Ph.D., Emory University
*Judith A. McMorrow, J.D.
(1988)-1990
Associate Professor of Law
J.D., University of Notre Dame
Arthur H. Goldsmith, Ph.D. (1990)-1990
Associate Professor of
Economics
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Gwyn E. Campbell, Ph.D. (1985)-1991
Associate Professor of Romance
Languages
Ph.D., Princeton University
*Kenneth A. Lambert, Ph.D. (1985)-1991
Associate Professor of Computer
Science
Ph.D., Rutgers University
John A. Lambeth, Ph.D. (1985)-1991
Associate Professor of Romance
Languages
Ph.D., University of Florida
Cinda Rankin, M.A. (1985)-1991
Associate Professor of Physical
Education
M.A., Humboldt State
University
*Gwen Thayer Handelman, J.D.
(1986)-1991
Associate Professor of Law
J.D., University of Michigan
Michael J. Smitka, Ph.D. (1986)-1991
Associate Professor of
Economics
Ph.D., Yale University
Kenneth Van Ness, Ph.D.
(1986)-1991
Associate Professor of Physics and
Engineering
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Kathleen Olson-Janjic, M.F.A. (1987)-1991
Associate Professor of Fine
Arts
M.F.A., Yale University
Tyler S. Lorig, Ph.D. (1988)-1991
Associate Professor of
Psychology
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Steven G. Desjardins, Ph.D. (1986)-1992
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Brown University
Ann Tutwiler Rogers, M.A. (1986)-1992
Associate Professor of East Asian
Languages
M.A., University of Virginia
Margaret Lee Brouwer, D.M. (1988)-1992
Associate Professor of Music
D.M., Indiana University
Paul S. Bourdon, Ph.D. (1988)-1992
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
Barry H. Kolman, D.A. (1988)-1992
Associate Professor of Music
D.A., University of Northern
Colorado
David A. Badertscher, M.Ln. (1989)-1992
Associate Professor
M.Ln., Emory University
J. William King, Ph.D. (1989)-1992
Associate Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., Florida State
University
M. Kipling Pirkle, Ph.D. (1989)-1992
Associate Professor of
Management
Ph.D., Clemson University
Krzystof Jasiewicz, Ph.D. (1991)-1991
Visiting Associate Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Polish Academy of
Sciences
Elizabeth P. Marsh, J.D. (1992)-1992
Visiting Associate Professor of
Law
J.D., New York University
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
Allan Page Remillard, B.S. (1979)-1979
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
B.S., California Polytechnic
Institute
Rolf G. Piranian, B.A. (1978)-1982
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
B.A., Washington and Lee
University
Lisa T. Alty, Ph.D. (1987)-1987
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth
University
Kenneth P. Ruscio, Ph.D. (1987)-1987
Assistant Professor of Politics
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Richard M. Bidlack, Ph.D. (1987)-1987
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., University of Indiana
Janine M. Hathorn, M.A. (1987)-1987
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
M.A., Ohio State University
Ann M. Massie, M.A., J.D. (1985)-1988
Assistant Professor
M.A., University of Michigan
J.D., University of Virginia
M. Jeffries Stickley, M.Ed. (1986)-1989
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
M.Ed., James Madison
University
Demaree C. Peck, Ph.D. (1988)-1989
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Roberta H. Senechal, Ph.D. (1988)-1989
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., University of Virginia
David S. Caudill, J.D., Ph.D.
(1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Law
J.D., University of Houston Law
Center
Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit te
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Zhanna Dolgopolova, Ph.D. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Russian
Ph.D., University of Melbourne
Timothy Murdoch, Ph.D. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Rice University
Joan H. OMara, Ph.D. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Art
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Darcy L. Russell, Ph.D. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Maryanne C. Simurda, Ph.D. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., SUNY at Buffalo
Kenichi Ujie, M.A. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages
M.A., International Christian
University
Allan W. Vestal, J.D. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Law
J.D., Yale University
James V. Stagnitta, B.A. (1989)-1989
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
B.A., University of
Pennsylvania
Alexandra R. Brown, Ph.D. (1987)-1990
Assistant Professor of Religion
Ph.D., Columbia University
Jeffrey C. Barnett, Ph.D. (1989)-1990
Assistant Professor of Romance
Languages
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Michael A. Anderson, Ph.D. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of
Economics
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
J. Gavin Colliton, M.Ed. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
M.Ed., Salisbury State College
Valerie L. Hedquist, Ph.D. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of Art
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Frank S. Miriello, B.S. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
B.S., East Stroudsburg
University
Brian E. Richardson, Ph.D. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of Journalism
and
Mass Communications
Ph.D., University of Florida
Mark E. Rush, Ph.D. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of
Politics
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins
University
Paul D. Scofield, Ph.D. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of
Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Yolanda D. M. Warren, M.A., M.L.S. (1990)-1990
Assistant Professor
M.A., Kijksuniversiteit te Utrecht,
The Netherlands
M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State
College
David A. Wirth, M.A., J.D.
(1990)-1990
Assistant Professor of Law
M.A., Harvard University
J.D., Yale University
Jarvis A. Hall, M.A. (1989)-1991
Assistant Professor of
Politics
M.A., University of Michigan
John A. Tucker, M.S. (1989)-1991
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
M.S., James Madison University
Alison Kitch, M.Ed., J.D. (1990)-1991
Assistant Professor of Law
M.Ed., Boston University
J.D., University of Virginia
Richard T. Cerone, M.A. (1991)-1991
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
M.A., Tulane University
Louise A. Halper, J.D., LL.M.
(1991)-1991
Assistant Professor of Law
J.D., Rutgers University
LL.M., New York University
Elizabeth G. Oliver, Ph.D. (1991)-1991
Assistant Professor of
Accounting
Ph.D., Texas A&M.
University
Kary D. Smout, Ph.D. (1991)-1991
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Duke University
Kristin L. Jacobs, M.A. (1991)-1991
Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
M.A., Western Illinois
University
Bill Oliver, Ph.D. (1991)-1992
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Thomas P. Urbach, Ph.D. (1991)-1992
Assistant Professor of
Philosophy
Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University
Hugh A. Blackmer, M.L.S., Ph.D. (1992)-1992
Assistant Professor
M.L.S., Simmons College Graduate
School
Ph.D., Stanford University
Agnes L. Carbrey, M.F.A. (1992)-1992
Assistant Professor of Art
M.F.A., Parsons School of Design
Jonathan K. Filer, Ph.D. (1992)-1992
Assistant Professor of Geology
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
David W. Jorgensen, Ph.D. (1992)-1992
Assistant Professor of Geology
Ph.D., Colorado State University
Domnica J. Radulescu, Ph.D. (1992)-1992
Assistant Professor of Romance
Languages
Ph.D., University of Chicago
Douglas C. Szajda, Ph.D. (1992)-1992
Assistant Professor of
Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Virginia
C. Vaughan Stanley, M.A., M.A. (1993)-1993
Assistant Professor
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
and State University
M.A., University of Chicago
INSTRUCTORS
Marshall Kirkland Follo, M.A. 1981
Instructor in German
M.A., Northwestern University
Greta McCaughrin, M.A. 1984
Instructor in Russian
M.A., Wayne State University
Christopher A. Camuto, M.A. 1987
Instructor in English
M.A., University of Virginia
Theodore C. DeLaney, M.A. 1991
Instructor, ABD Fellow in History
M.A., William and Mary College
John F. Lynch, M.A. 1991
Instructor in English
M.A., University of Virginia
Florinda Ruiz, M.A. 1991
Instructor in Classics
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Malcolm L. Crystal, M.A. 1992
Instructor in History
M.A., University of Virginia
Evan Bridenstine, M.A., M.F.A. 1992
Visiting Artist in Theatre
M.A., Kent State University
M.F.A., University of Virginia
LECTURERS
William W. Sweeney, LL.B.
Adjunct Professor of Law
LL.B., University of Virginia
Henry L. Woodward, LL.B.
Adjunct Professor of Law
LL.B., Yale University
Rudolph Bumgardner III, LL.B.
Adjunct Professor of Law
LL.B., Washington and Lee
University
Robert C. Wood III, LL.B.
Adjunct Professor of Law
LL.B., University of Virginia
Paul R. Thomson, Jr., J.D.
Adjunct Professor of Law
J.D., Washington and Lee
University
Lawrence H. Hoover, Jr., J.D.
Adjunct Professor of Law
J.D., University of Virginia
J. Stephen Lawrence, Jr., J.D.
Adjunct Professor of Law
J.D., University of Chicago
Paul Richard Kuettner, M.A.
Lecturer in Romance Languages
M.A., Middlebury College
Mary Zanolli Natkin, J.D.
Adjunct Professor of Law
J.D., Washington and Lee
University
Courtney A. Birch, M.A.
Lecturer in Music
M.A., University of Virginia
Cynthia S. Penne, M.M.
Lecturer in Music
M.M., Eastman School of Music
Carroll S. Wainwright, LL.B.
Adjunct Professor of Law
LL.B., Harvard University
Shuko Watanabe, M.M.
Lecturer in Music
M.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music
of
Johns Hopkins University
Catharine P. Gaylard, B.A.
Lecturer in Music
B.A., Smith College
LIBRARIES
THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Henry Edmunds Coleman, Jr., A.M., A.M.L.S.
Librarian, Emeritus
Maurice Leach, A.B., B.L.S.
Librarian, Emeritus
David A. Badertscher, B.A., M.L.S.
Head of Technical Services and
Associate Professor
Hugh A. Blackmer, B.A., Ph.D., M.L.S.
Reference Librarian and Assistant
Professor
Carol Blair, B.A.
Library Assistant Technical
Services
Betsy Brittigan
Library Assistant Reference and Public
Services
Mary Lyn Brittigan, B.A.
Library Assistant Technical
Services
Barbara J. Brown, B.S., M.S.
University Librarian and
Professor
C. E. (Flash) Floyd, B.A.
Director of Media Center
Terry Forquer, A.S.
Library Assistant Technical
Services
Richard F. Grefe, B.A., M.L.S.
Senior Reference Librarian and
Associate Professor
Helene Harrison, B.A.
Library Assistant Technical
Services
Annette John, B.A., M.S.L.S.
Acquisitions Librarian
Jimmie Leach
Library Assistant Secretary
Della Mayo
Night Circulation Desk
Attendant
Lisa McCown, A.S.
Library Assistant Special
Collections
Elaine Mears, B.A.
Cataloging Supervisor
Dorothy Mohler
Library Assistant Technical Services
Anthony Murray, B.A.
Library Assistant Technical
Services
C. Vaughan Stanley, B.A., M.A., M.A.
Special Collections/Reference
Librarian
and Assistant Professor
Yolanda Warren, B.A., M.L.S.
Reference Librarian and Assistant
Professor
Jo Ann Wilson, B.A.
Circulation Supervisor
LAW LIBRARY
John P. Bissett, B.A., M.S.L.S.
Cataloging Librarian
Mary Claudia Coffey, B.S.
Documents Technician
Daniel C. Coffey, B.A., B.S.
Bookstore Manager/Mail Clerk
John P. Doyle, M.L.S., LL.B.
Associate Law Librarian
Elizabeth W. Drawbond, A.S.
Law Librarians Secretary
Jean M. Eisenhauer, B.A., M.A.L.S.
Acquisitions Librarian
Kitty H. Falls
Processing Technician
John N. Jacob, B.A., M.L.S.
Archivist/Librarian
Elizabeth H. Gaines, B.A.
Circulation Assistant
Nancy S. Leech
Administrative Assistant
Linda S. Newell
Reader Services Technician
Beverly J. Shotwell
Acquisitions Technician
Loretta W. Persinger
Cataloging Technician
Judith Stinson, B.A., M.S.L.S.
Documents and Reference
Librarian
Sarah K. Wiant, B.A., M.L.S., J.D.
Director of the Law Library
and
Associate Professor of Law
Thomas A. Williams, B.A., M.S.L.S.
Director of the Media Center and
Reference Librarian
ATHLETICS AND
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Norris T. Aldridge, M.Ed.
Coach of Mens Track
Assistant Coach of Football
Verne D. Canfield, M.A.
Coach of Basketball
Intramural Director
Richard T. Cerone, M.A.
Assistant Coach of Football
J. Gavin Colliton, M.Ed.
Assistant Coach of Football
Assistant Coach of Men's
Tennis
Susan H. Dittman, M.R.E.
Coach of Volleyball
Gary R. Fallon, M.S.
Coach of Football
Gary R. Franke, M.S.
Coach of Wrestling
Janine M. Hathorn, M.A.
Coach of Womens Soccer
Coach of Womens Lacrosse
Kristin L. Jacobs, B.A.
Coach of Women's Swimming
Assistant Coach of Women's
Track
Thomas H. Jones, M.Ed., R.P.T., A.T.C.
Trainer
Emmett G. Leslie, Jr., B.A.
Coach of Golf
Joseph F. Lyles, M.S.
Club Sports Coordinator
Frank A. Miriello, B.S.
Assistant Coach of Football
Assistant Coach of Men's
Lacrosse
George C. OConnell, Jr., M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Athletics
Director of Physical Education
James M. Phemister, J.D.
Coach of Womens Cross Country
Rolf G. Piranian, B.A.
Coach of Mens Soccer
Assistant Coach of Wrestling
Cinda L. Rankin, M.A.
Assistant Director of
Athletics
Coach of Womens Tennis
A. Page Remillard, M.Ed.
Coach of Men's Swimming
Coach of Water Polo
Aquatics Director
James V. Stagnitta, B.A.
Coach of Mens Lacrosse
M. Jeffries Stickley, M.Ed.
Coach of Baseball
Assistant Coach of Football
John N. Tucker, M.S.
Coach of Mens Cross Country
Coach of Womens Track
Michael F. Walsh, B.B.A.
Head of the Department of Physical
Education
and Athletics
DORMITORY COUNSELORS AND RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
1992-93
Head Counselor
Philip Spears
Assistant Head Counselors
Amy Adamson
Bill Avoli
Heather Cook
Caroline Dawson
Counselors
Heather Aussiker
Justin Bakule
Bryan Brading
Jeffrey Brooks
Brett Cohrs
Lolita Crabbe
Ellen Dean
Sarah Drain
Spencer Golladay
Julie Guerin
Leslie Hess
Curtis Joseph
Thomas Mason
Reid Murphy
Brandon Neblett
Kirk Ogden
Benjamin Plummer
Stephanie Sauers
John Schindler
Joel Shinofield
Pearce Smithwick
Derick Thomson
Laura Voekel
Tersa Williams
Andrew Woodring
Elizabeth Zarek
Alternates
Jonathan Gilliland
Kimberly Herring
Bethany Smith
Head Resident Assistant
Elizabeth Currall
Resident Assistants
Michael Burgin
Jamie Hardman
Cynthia Kowalyk
Heather Rhodes
Mai Spurlock
Erin Walsh
Robert Wilson
Susan Wootton
Alternates
Patricia Harris
Anne Marie Shaw
FACULTY COMMITTEES 1992-93
The first person named under each
committee serves as the
chairman; all inquiries relating to committee business should be
addressed to the chairman.
Committees created by the Board of Trustees:
Advisory Deans Elrod, Bezanson,
Peppers; Professors Beckley,
Boetsch, Herrick, Jarrard, Margand, Spencer.
Honorary Degrees Dean Elrod, Advisory Committee Members,
Mr.
Miles, Rector.
Faculty Committees:
Advanced Placement Professors Van
Ness, Dymacek, Evans,
Knudson, Sanders.
Automatic Rule and Readmissions
Deans Sessions, Elrod, Howison,
Manning, Peppers, Ruscio; Professors Kaiser, Schwab.
Courses and Degrees Deans Elrod,
Peppers; Professors A. Brown,
Connelly, Evans, Goehring, Gordon, Taylor; Registrar Dittman as
secretary; two students appointed by EC.
Executive Committee Deans Peppers,
Bezanson, Elrod, Howison;
Professors Bidlack, Goldsmith, Hedquist,
Lorig, Novack,
Olson-Janjic; Registrar Dittman as secretary; two students
appointed by EC.
Foreign Study Professors S. J.
Williams, Crockett, Herrick,
Lambeth, Marks, Ujie, Wheeler; Registrar Dittman as secretary.
Student Affairs Deans Howison,
Atkins; Professors Akins, A.
Brown, Cline, Rankin; five students, ex
officio, by virtue of
student office held.
Student-Faculty Hearing Board
Professors West-Settle,
Murchison, Simpson, Watt; four students appointed by EC.
University Lectures Professor Boggs;
Deans Bezanson, Elrod,
Howison, Peppers, Ruscio; Professors Hamer,
Lambeth, McThenia,
Murchison, Reese, Spice.
Writing Program Advisory Committee
Professors Huntley, B.
Brown, Herrick, Kozak, Simpson, Smout, West-Settle, Yoder; Deans
Ruscio, Sessions.
Administrative Committees:
Academic Computing Advisory Mr.
Stuckey, Professors Akins,
Badertscher, Grunewald, Kaiser, Knudson, Sjoerdsma, Whaley.
Administrative Systems Advisory
Committee Mr. Cuny; J. Farrar,
J. Kozak, Jacob, B. Lorig, P. Henneman, Stradtner; Registrar
Dittman.
Alumni Dean Ruscio; Farrar, Hotchkiss, Parsons, Sessoms;
Professors Cecil, McDaniel, Richardson, Sanders, Spencer.
Cincinnati Awards Professors
McAhren, Machado, Merchant.
Faculty and Staff Fringe Benefits
Professors Goldsten, Elmes,
Green, G. Handelman; Professor Emeritus Buchanan; Deans Bezanson,
Elrod, Peppers; Arthur, Broomall, Fox, Persinger.
Freshman Admissions Deans Hartog,
Howison, Manning, McCloud;
Professors Gaylard, Goldsmith, Hathorn, Kaiser, Lambeth, Pirkle,
Reese, Senechal, Smith; DeCourcy, student representatives appointed by EC.
Institutional Human Subjects
Research Committee Professors Nye,
Margand, Sessions; M. Elrod; one community representative.
Military Affairs Dean Peppers;
Professors Hodges, Phillips,
Walsh.
Oxford Exchange Professors
Jarrard, Boetsch, Lambeth, Reese,
Stuart, White.
Public Functions Professors Newbolt,
Grefe, King, Koberstein,
Lambert, Margand, Marks, Ryan, Stene;
Arthur.
Radiation Safety Professors Wielgus,
Donaghy, Goehring; one
student; Boyd.
Registration and Class Schedules
Registrar Dittman; Dean
Sessions; Professors Bourdon, Knudson, McDaniel, Pleva, Walsh,
Winfrey; two students appointed by EC.
Student Financial Aid Mr. DeCourcy;
Deans Hartog, Howison,
McCloud, Ruscio; Professors Cline, Fralin, Hickman, Nye; Broomall,
J. Kozak, Murphy; two students appointed
by EC.
Student Health Deans Howison,
Schroer-Lamont; Professors
Campbell, Jeans, West-Settle; three students appointed by EC.
Teacher Education Deans Sessions,
Elrod, Howison, Peppers.
Transfer Admissions Deans Hartog,
Elrod, Peppers, Sessions.
University Athletic Professor Ray;
Dean Howison; Professors
Crockett, Kaiser, Machado, Millon, Walsh, Winfrey; two alumni
selected by Alumni Association; three students appointed by EC.
University Library Professors White, B. Brown, Gaylard,
J.
Handelman, C. McCaughrin, McThenia,
Merchant, Peck, Russell, S. J.
Williams; three students appointed by EC.
University Scholars Advisory Professors
Evans, Cline,
Desjardins, Warren.
Special Appointments:
University Marshal Barlow Newbolt,
Physics/Engineering.
Faculty Adviser to Pre-Engineering
Students Robert E. Akins,
Engineering.
Faculty Adviser to Pre-Law Students
Lewis G. John,
Politics.
Faculty Advisers to Pre-Medical
Students William J. Watt,
Co-ordinator of Pre-Medical Studies; Thomas G. Nye, Biology;
Cleveland Hickman, Biology; Michael Pleva, Chemistry; Ronald L.
Reese, Physics.
Faculty Advisers to Pre-Ministerial
Students Louis W. Hodges,
Religion; Harlan Beckley, Religion.
Faculty Adviser to Prospective
Teachers William Lad Sessions,
Associate Dean of the College.
Faculty Adviser to Students
Interested in Social Work O.
Kendall White, Sociology/Anthropology.
Foreign Study Adviser Kirk Follo,
German.
Consortium EXCHANGE Officer Scott
Dittman, University
Registrar.
ENDOWED DIRECTORSHIPS
Endowed directorships recognize
major benefactions to the
University in support of distinguished programs according to
standards set by the Board of Trustees. These named chairs honor
the donor or donors who make them possible or others designated by
them, and enable the University to benefit from the expertise of
persons uniquely qualified to enhance the programs under their
direction.
The Reeves Center Directorship
The Reeves Center Directorship was
established in 1986 by Floyd
D. Gottwald, Jr., in honor of his wife, Elisabeth Shelton Gottwald,
whose interest in the establishment of the Reeves Center for the
Research and Exhibition of Porcelain and Paintings was one of the
motivating influences in the foundation of the Center.
The Board named James W. Whitehead
as the first Reeves Center
Director.
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS
Endowed professorships recognize
major benefactions to the
University in support of its academic program, according to
standards set by the Board of Trustees. These named chairs honor
the donor or donors, or persons designated by them, and they enable
the University to recognize distinguished faculty members for their
high academic attainments and accomplishments in the field of
teaching.
The Lewis Whitaker Adams Professorship in Commerce:
The Lewis Whitaker Adams
Professorship in Commerce was
established in 1981 by Lizinka M. and F. Fox Benton, Jr., 60, in
honor and memory of Dr. Adams, former Dean of the School of
Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
Edward C. Atwood is the current
Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor
of Economics.
The Robert G. Brown Professorship:
The Robert G. Brown Professorship was
established in 1979 in
the School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics by Robert G. Brown,
Class of 1949. The professorship honors the 40-year teaching career
of the late Lewis K. Johnson, Professor of Administration,
Emeritus, and was established on the occasion of the 30th Reunion
of the Class of 1949.
Charles F. Phillips, Jr. is the
current Robert G. Brown
Professor of Economics.
The Cincinnati Professorship:
The Cincinnati Professorship
recognizes the gift of the Society
of the Cincinnati of Virginia to Washington Academy, a predecessor
institution to Washington and Lee University. The Society, a group
of former officers of the Continental Army, influenced by George
Washingtons gift to the Academy, voted in 1802 to turn over its
assets to the school, a gift that helped the institution survive.
Robert S. Johnson, is the current
Cincinnati Professor of
Mathematics.
The Jessie Ball duPont Professorship in Religion:
The Jessie Ball duPont Professorship
in Religion was
established in 1983 by the Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable
and Educational Fund in memory of Mrs. duPont and in recognition of
her support of higher education.
Winston B. Davis is the current
Jessie Ball duPont Professor
of Religion.
The Henry S. Fox, Jr., Professorship:
The Henry S. Fox, Jr., Professorship
was established in 1956
under the will of Mrs. Mamie Fox Twyman Martel of Houston in memory
of her brother, Henry S. Fox, Jr., Class of 1894.
Severn P. C. Duvall is the current
Henry S. Fox, Jr., Professor
of English.
The John F. Hendon Professorship:
The John F. Hendon Professorship
endowment was begun by John
F. Hendon, 24, during his lifetime and completed by his widow, Mila
Shropshire Hendon, in 1987. The professorship stands in the School
of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
Bruce H. Herrick is the current John
F. Hendon Professor of
Economics.
The Robert E. R. Huntley Professorship in Law:
The Robert E. R. Huntley
Professorship in Law was established
in 1982 by the Universitys Board of Trustees. The professorship
honors Mr. Huntleys 15-year presidency of Washington and Lee.
Roy L. Steinheimer, who retired from
full-time teaching in
1987, is the Robert E. R. Huntley Professor
of Law, Emeritus; Doug
Rendleman is the current Robert E. R. Huntley Professor of Law.
The William R. Kenan, Jr., Professorship:
The William R. Kenan, Jr.,
Professorship was established in
1971 by a generous grant from the William R. Kenan, Jr., Charitable
Trust of New York and honors the memory of Mr. Kenan.
William A. Jenks, who retired from
teaching in 1983, is the
William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of History, Emeritus; Lamar John
Ryan Cecil, Jr., is the current William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of
History.
The Mamie Fox Twyman Martel Professorship:
The Mamie Fox Twyman Martel
Professorship was established in
1956 under the will of Mrs. Martel and is supported annually by the
Mamie F. Martel Trust of Houston. The professorship honors the
memory of Mrs. Martel, whose brother, Henry S. Fox, Jr., was an
1894 graduate of the University.
Jay D. Cook, who retired from
teaching accounting in 1991, is
the Mamie Fox Twyman Martel Professor Emeritus.
Joseph Goldsten is
the current Mamie Fox Twyman Martel Professor of Management.
The S. Blount Mason, Jr., Professorship:
The S. Blount Mason, Jr.,
Professorship was established in 1973
in memory of Mr. Mason, Class of 1905, a Baltimore insurance
executive, who died in 1969. The endowment for the chair came from
trusts created by Mr. Mason and his wife to benefit after their
death, certain charities in which they were interested.
William W. Pusey III, Dean of the
College, Emeritus, who
retired from teaching in 1981, is the S. Blount Mason, Jr.,
Professor of German, Emeritus. Sidney
Mathias Baxter Coulling who
retired from teaching in 1991, is the S. Blount Mason, Jr.,
Professor of English, Emeritus. Dabney Stuart
is the current S.
Blount Mason, Jr., Professor of English.
The Ruth Parmly Professorship:
The Ruth Parmly Professorship was
established in 1986 in memory
and honor of Ruth Parmly and in recognition of the magnificent gift
she made in her estate to Washington and Lee University. Other
gifts in her lifetime supported the construction of the University
Library and the building housing the biology, physics, and
engineering departments. That building is named Charles Howard
Parmly Hall in honor and memory of her father.
Edgar W. Spencer is the current Ruth
Parmly Professor of
Geology.
The Rupert and Lillian Radford Professorship in Mathematics:
The Rupert and Lillian Radford
Professorship in Mathematics was
created in 1982 as the result of a generous gift from the Rupert
Radford Trust, created by the late Rupert Radford of Houston,
Texas.
Henry Sharp, Jr., is the Rupert and
Lillian Radford Professor
of Mathematics, Emeritus.
The Robert Lee Telford Professorship:
The Robert Lee Telford Professorship
was established in 1991
by the estate gift of Robert Lee Telford of Naples, Florida, Class
of 1922. The principal supporting the professorial endowment is in
the form of a trust held by others.
Leonard E. Jarrard is the first
Robert Lee Telford Professor
of Psychology.
The Fletcher Otey Thomas Professorship in Bible:
The Fletcher Otey Thomas Professorship in
Bible was established
in 1977 in memory of Mr. Thomas, a life-long resident of Bedford
County, Virginia, by his sons, John Newton Thomas of Richmond,
Class of 1924, Rector Emeritus of the University Board of Trustees,
and the late William O. Thomas of Bedford, Class of 1931. Fletcher
Otey Thomas was a prominent religious, business, and civic leader
in Bedford.
David W. Sprunt, who retired from
teaching in 1987, is the
Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Bible, Emeritus. Louis W. Hodges,
Professor of Religion, is the current Fletcher Otey Thomas
Professor of Bible.
The William Lyne Wilson Professorship in Political Economy:
The William Lyne Wilson
Professorship in Political Economy was
created in 1991 by a bequest from William Lyne Wilson II, '27, in
memory of his grandfather, who served as president of the
University at the turn of the century. This bequest was added to a
smaller fund honoring the former president, which was created soon
after his death to establish the economics department at Washington
and Lee. Wilson professors will be selected from faculty serving in
either the Department of Economics or the Department of Politics.
Robert A. Strong is the first
William Lyne Wilson Professor of
Politics.
ALUMNI PROFESSORSHIPS
Class of 1958 Alumni Professorship:
The Class of 1958 Alumni
Professorship was established in 1990
by gifts from the members of the Law Class of 1958.
Lewis H. LaRue is the current Class
of 1958 Alumni Professor
of Law.
Class of 1975 Alumni Professorship:
The Class of 1975 Alumni
Professorship was established in 1990
by gifts from the members of the Law Class of 1975.
Roger D. Groot is the current Class
of 1975 Alumni Professor
of Law.
Law School Association Alumni Professorship:
The Law School Association Alumni
Professorship was established
in 1990 by the Law School Association.
Frederic L. Kirgis, Jr., is the
current Law School Association
Alumni Professor of Law.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Graduates and former students of the
University are organized
into a strong Alumni Association. The first meeting was held on
June 20, 1840. The Association was incorporated under the laws of
Virginia on June 29, 1910. The present active membership is
approximately 18,000. The Association employs an executive
secretary, an assistant secretary, a staff associate, and necessary
clerical assistance. The offices are located on the second floor of
the Alumni House on the campus.
By maintaining the Alumni Office and
by carrying on its other
activities, the Alumni Association assumes that very important part
of the Universitys administration having to do with alumni-college
relations.
To further its work, it encourages
the organization and
activities of regional alumni chapters located in principal cities
throughout the country. Currently numbering 82, these chapters
serve the University by conducting a variety of programs and
activities which are particularly helpful to alumni who live and
work in these regions.
The Alumni Association sponsors
Class Reunions and Homecoming
to encourage alumni and their families to return to the campus.
Each spring ten classes combine their anniversary reunions.
Homecoming is in the fall.
The Alumni Office maintains records
of all alumni and affords
a means of contact between them and the college. It assists in the
coordination of the Alumni Career Assistance Program (ACAP), the
Alumni Admissions Program (AAP), and events sponsored by the Office
of Special Programs. The Alumni House is frequently the site of
campus social events bringing together faculty, staff, students,
Lexington residents, alumni, and other visitors.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Students interested in applying for
endowed and memorial
scholarships should refer to the Washington and Lee Financial
Assistance Brochure available in the Financial Aid Office.
The Jon Devon Allen Scholarship
Fund was established by the
Board of Trustees to honor the memory of Jon Devon Allen, Class of
1968, who provided an unrestricted bequest for Washington and Lee.
Income from the fund is to be used to assist financially needy
undergraduate students.
The Scholarship in the Memory of
Wives of Washington and Lee
Alumni is a special scholarship, begun in 1972, by Benjamin W.
Partlow, Class of 1921, in memory of his wife, Jane McCauley
Partlow. It was Mr. Partlows intention to establish a fund to which
others, alumni or not, could contribute in memory of the wife of a
Washington and Lee alumnus. The names of all wives so memorialized
will be made a part of the official records of Washington and Lee
University and listed in this catalogue.
The George Sloan Arnold Scholarship
and Loan Fund was
established in 1974 by Mr. G. S. Arnold, LL.B., 1928, of Romney,
West Virginia, to provide scholarships and loans to applicants
who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence.
The Thomas Ball Student Aid Fund was
established in 1941 by
Mr. Balls sister, Mrs. Jessie Ball duPont, and was received by the
University in 1960. The income derived from this fund is used to provide
scholarships and loans for the education of worthy students selected by
the University Committee on Student Financial Aid.
The G. Holbrook Barber Scholarship
Fund was established in 1977
by Mrs. Elizabeth Cross Barber and her son, G. Holbrook Barber,
Jr., in memory of Dr. G. Holbrook Barber, who was graduated from
Washington and Lee in 1917 and from the College of Physicians and
Surgeons, Columbia University, in 1921. The income from the fund
goes to a member of the senior class who manifests superior
qualities of helpfulness and friendliness to fellow students,
public spirit, scholarship, and personal character. The recipient
is named by a committee consisting of the Dean of the College and
two student representatives designated by the President of the
University.
The Barber-Perkins Scholarship was
created in 1992 by Mrs.
Eloise F. Barber in memory of her late husband, Lewis Briscoe
Barber, and in honor of herself, Eloise Foxworthy Barber, and her
daughter, Virginia Barber Perkins, the mother of John E. Perkins,
IV, Class of 1990, and Lewis B. Perkins, Class of 1993. Recipients
of the scholarship must be students worthy of financial aid who are
natives of a Southeastern state. Preference is to be shown to
students who are majoring or are interested in fine arts, the
social sciences, or engineering.
The David Moore Barclay
Scholarships, established in 1972 by
a bequest from the estate of Mr. Barclays widow, Lillian Hamilton
Simpson Barclay, honors a member of Washington and Lees Class of
1898. Income from the fund is used to provide grant assistance to
needy Washington and Lee students of exceptional character and
academic promise.
The James Paxton Barclay Scholarship
was created in 1992 by a
bequest from his widow, Grace Del Barclay. Barclay was a member of
the Washington and Lee Class of 1911. The scholarship is for
undergraduate students on the basis of need or merit.
The Tommy Mac Baremore Memorial
Scholarships, established in
1968 in memory of Thomas Mac Baremore who was the victim of a
drowning accident in 1968 while a student at Washington and Lee,
are awarded each spring to no more than three students beyond the
freshman year who have demonstrated financial need, promise of
undergraduate distinction, and a grade-point ratio of at least 2.4.
Selections are recommended to the Financial Aid Committee by a
screening committee composed of the Director of Student Financial
Aid and representatives of the Executive Committee of the Student
Body, the IFC, the Debating Organization, and Pi Kappa Phi
Fraternity.
The Willie and Frank Barron
Scholarship was established in 1992
by Mr. W. Franklin Barron, Jr., Class of 1952, of Rome, Georgia, to
provide scholarship assistance to deserving undergraduate students.
The scholarship honors Mr. Barrons father, William Franklin Barron,
Class of 1919.
The Edgar A. Basse, Jr., Scholarship
was established in 1978
by Anne W. Basse in honor of her husband, Edgar A. Basse, Jr.,
Class of 1939. The scholarship is awarded each year to natural-born
citizens of the United States who demonstrate high moral character
and academic motivation and who require financial assistance to
attend the University.
The Bath County (Virginia) Scholarship,
established by Mr. and
Mrs. Allan M. Hirsh, in honor of their son, Malcolm McCallum Hirsh,
an alumnus. Preference is given to a deserving student from Bath
County, Virginia, who may be nominated by the donors.
The Frank Batten Scholarship was
established by a gift from Mr.
Frank Batten of Norfolk, Virginia, to support financially needy
undergraduate students. The fund is administered by the Director of
Financial Aid.
The Bays Scholarship was founded by
William Webb Bays, A.B.,
1904, in memory of his father, mother, and sister, through a trust
fund which came to the University in 1965.
The Allein and Elizabeth Beall
Scholarship was established in
1979 by Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall, Class of 1951, in honor of his
parents, Elizabeth and Allein Beall, Class of 1918. The scholarship
is awarded each year to either an incoming freshman or an
upperclassman with preference for students from Arkansas,
Mississippi, or Texas.
The Adrian L. Bendheim, Jr.,
Scholarship Fund was established
in 1963 by Mr. and Mrs. Adrian L. Bendheim of Richmond, Virginia,
as a memorial to their son, an honored alumnus of the Class of
1942.
The Arthur A. Birney Scholarship was
established in 1986 by
Arthur A. Birney, 50, 52L, of Washington, D.C. Scholarship awards
will be available to both undergraduate and law students, with
preference for the latter during the early years of the
scholarships administration. Awards will be based on demonstrated
characteristics of good citizenship and leadership in scholastic
and civic affairs.
The Wilton Earle Birnie Memorial
Scholarship was established
by Joseph Earle Birnie, Class of 1927, in honor of his brother,
Wilton Earle Birnie, whose death in early life prevented his
contemplated enrollment at Washington and Lee University. The
income from the fund is to be used to provide financial assistance
to a worthy student, preferably from South Carolina, Wilton Earle
Birnies native state.
The W. Henry Boley Memorial
Scholarship, established in 1956
under the will of Mrs. Edna Peck Hawse (sister of H. Crim Peck,
LL.B., 1907) in memory of W. Henry Boley, a close friend of her
family, who was an honorary member of the Alumni Association of
Washington and Lee University.
The T. Talbott and Ann Bond
Scholarship was created in 1991 by
Mr. and Mrs. T. Talbott Bond of Ruxton, Maryland. An annual
scholarship is to be awarded to a student from the greater
Baltimore, Maryland, area who requires financial assistance.
Recipients are to be appointed based on demonstrated achievement in
scholastic and extracurricular activities.
The Boxley Scholarship was
established in 1940 under the will
of William W. Boxley, of Roanoke, Virginia, the father of an
alumnus. Preference is given to a resident of Roanoke City or
County, Virginia.
The Robert Foster Bradley
Scholarship was created in 1971 by
an anonymous donor to honor one of Washington and Lees most
distinguished professors. A student majoring in French and having
not less than a B+ average shall have 80% of the income of the
scholarship as an annual award. The remaining income shall be
retained and reinvested into the fund. Each year, the head of the
Department of Romance Languages will make nomination of the
proposed recipient.
The Brock Family Scholarship was
created in 1986 by Mrs.
William E. Brock, Jr., of Chattanooga, Tenn., in honor of her sons,
Paul K. Brock, 54, and William E. Brock III, 53. Preference will be
shown to candidates from the Chattanooga area, but the award is not
confined to such students.
The William E. Brown Scholarship was
established in 1986 by an
estate gift of William E. Brown, 30, of Warren, Ohio. Awards are to
be made to deserving students with preference for residents of the
state of Ohio.
The Leslie Lyle Campbell (M.A. 1887
Ph.D. 1891) Scholarship for
Physics, established in 1965 through a bequest from the estate of
Dr. Campbell.
The James R. Caskie Scholarship,
established by alumni of the
University to honor the years of devoted service rendered by James
R. Caskie as a Trustee of the University. This scholarship is to be
awarded to a deserving applicant, preferably from Lynchburg,
Virginia, on the basis of character, scholarship, and personality.
The Central Fidelity Banks, Inc.
Scholarship is to be awarded
to one or more outstanding Virginia students in the School of
Commerce, Economics, and Politics who have declared business or
economics as their major field of study and who have demonstrated
financial need. The student(s) will hold the scholarship for the
junior year and again in the senior year contingent upon continued
academic excellence and financial need.
The William Wells Chaffin Memorial
Scholarship, endowed in 1970
by friends and a bequest, honors a former University professor and
debate coach and is intended to assist one or more deserving
students who demonstrate excellence, or the potential for
excellence, in intercollegiate debate.
The Chaos Society of Washington and
Lee University Scholarship
was established in 1981 by members of the Society to express their
support of Washington and Lee University. The scholarship is
awarded at the discretion of the University.
The Class of 1929 Scholarship was
established in honor of the
Classs 50th Reunion in May 1979. Gifts from members of the class
created the award.
The Class of 1937 Scholarship,
endowed through resources
generated by that class, was established in 1988. The Honor
Scholarship Committee will award this scholarship to students who
have exhibited superior academic talents, and have contributed to
the life of their schools and communities. Recipients of this
prestigious award will have demonstrated exceptionally high
interest in their own education and the ability to work closely
with the Universitys faculty. The scholarship is awarded regardless
of need and is renewable for each of the recipients upperclass
years with the attainment of a cumulative B (3.0) grade-point
average.
The Class of 1940 Scholarship was
established by members of the
class in honor of their 50th Reunion to provide financial
assistance to students who otherwise would be unable to attend
Washington and Lee University.
The Class of 1953 Scholarship was
established by members of the
class in honor of their 25th Class Reunion. The scholarship is
administered according to the usual procedures of the Office of
Student Financial Aid.
The Class of 1967 Scholarship was
established as a twenty-fifth
reunion gift to strengthen Washington and Lees ability to support
students with financial need. The fund is administered by the
Director of Finanial Aid.
The Class of 1986 Scholarship was
established by members of the
class in May 1991, to honor the memory of classmates Thomas John
Fellin of Weston, Pennsylvania, who died in 1984, and John
Christopher Hunter of Cave Spring, Georgia, who died in 1985. The
scholarship is awarded annually to a financially deserving student
who personifies the W&L spirit, based on strength of character and
leadership ability.
The A.B., Dolly, and Ralph Cohen
Scholarship is made possible
by the generous gift of Mrs. Julia W. Cohen. The scholarship was
established in 1986 in memory of Ralph Cohen who graduated from
Washington and Lee University in 1943
and died in 1974. This
scholarship is awarded to students who have exhibited superior
academic talents and leadership abilities and exceptional
achievement in the arts, athletics or community affairs. This
prestigious award is renewable for each year of the students
undergraduate work at Washington and Lee provided the recipient
maintains at least a 3.0 G.P.A. Those who are finalists for this
award will be invited to the campus at University expense for an
interview with members of the Honor Scholarship Committee.
The Howard Milton Colvin Scholarship
was established in 1974
under the will of Katherine O. Colvin in honor and memory of her
husband, a former professor in the Washington and Lee University
School of Law. The fund was increased by gifts from her daughter,
Mrs. Katherine C. Hart of Potomac, Maryland, and her sons, Mr. John
T. Colvin of Wilmington, Delaware and Professor Milton Colvin of
Washington and Lee University. The stipend is awarded annually to
a student in the School of Law.
The James Tucker Cook, Jr., Memorial
Scholarship was created
in 1983, and is awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial
need and is an active participant in the music curriculum of the
Universitys Department of Fine Arts. This scholarship was
established by an anonymous donor in memory of James Cook, Class of
1954, a former assistant professor of music.
The Fred L. Coover, Jr., Scholarship
Fund was established in
1988 by bequest of Hylton M. Coover in memory of her son, a member
of the Class of 1947. To be awarded annually to worthy students in
good academic standing with preference given to students from the
area of Newport News and Hampton, Virginia.
The Lewis Berkeley Cox Memorial
Scholarship Fund was
established in 1959 by William Junkin Cox, B.A. 1917; B.S. in C.E.
1918; C.E. 1928, and Lewis Berkeley Cox, Jr., B.A. 1914; LL.B.
1920, in memory of their illustrious father, Lewis Berkeley Cox,
B.L. 1878. The income from this fund is awarded annually to a
student who has completed at least one year of resident study at
Washington and Lee University. In making the award, consideration
shall be given to good moral character, scholastic accomplishment,
and financial need, in that order.
The Dr. George B. Craddock Memorial
Scholarship was established
by the friends and family of George B. Craddock, Class of 1930. A
distinguished physician, Dr. Craddock died in Lynchburg, Virginia,
on December 11, 1985. The scholarship is awarded to upperclass
premedical students on the basis of demonstrated commitment to a
medical career, financial need, and academic records indicating
acceptance by a medical school.
The John L. Crist, Sr., Memorial
Scholarship, established in
1964 through a bequest from the estates of John L. Crist, Sr., B.S.
in Chemistry, Class of 1912 and Mrs. John L. Crist. The bequest is
used to endow one or more scholarships in the Department of
Chemistry, to be awarded by the University in the usual manner.
The Robert Barry Crosby Scholarship
was established in 1970 in
memory of Robert Barry Crosby, Class of 1968, by his classmate
Samuel Gates Shaw and the Shaw Family. Crosby was killed in action
on February 26, 1970, in Vietnam. The income from the gift is to be
awarded annually as a grant to a law student, or students, who
demonstrate strong qualities of character and academic motivation,
with preference to be accorded to a native or resident of the State
of Mississippi.
The Judge Edward S. Delaplaine
Scholarship was established by
Judge Edward S. Delaplaine of Frederick, Maryland, Class of 1913.
The scholarship is awarded to undergraduates in good standing.
The William Theodore Delaplaine
Scholarship was established in
memory of William T. Delaplaine, Class of 1909, and William T.
Delaplaine III, Class of 1939, by the Delaplaine family of
Frederick, Maryland, and friends. Preference is given to a resident
of Frederick County, Maryland.
The Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Scholarship was established in
1984 by alumni of the Washington and Lee Chapter of Delta Upsilon
Fraternity, in honor of Professor Emeritus Rupert N. Latture,
long-time member, valued friend, and trusted chapter adviser.
Preference is given to sons and daughters of Delta Upsilon Chapter
alumni.
The Herbert, Olive and Richard Dietz
Scholarship was created
in 1991 by the Estate of Richard Dietz, whose father, Herbert, was
a member of the Class of 1936, to provide financial support for
undergraduate or law students.
The Egbert B. Doggett Scholarship
Endowment was established in
1980 under the will of Egbert B. Doggett, Class of 1914. The
endowment is one of the largest scholarship funds established at an
American college or university and is awarded based on academic
merit, strong traits of character, and financial need.
The Elizabeth Cave Drye Scholarship,
established by an alumnus,
John W. Drye, Jr., of New York, in memory of his mother. The income
from a trust fund is to be awarded on the basis of character,
ambition, and scholarly attainment of the recipient. Preference is
given to a graduate of the Van Alstyne, Texas, High School, or to
a resident of North Texas.
The Catherine Ann Dugger Scholarship
Fund was established as
an endowment by Atwell Dugger 50 as a means of honoring the memory
of his beloved daughter who died tragically while abroad. In
testament to her interest in journalism, the recipients of the
scholarship, to be known as Dugger Scholars, will be chosen from
among meritorious students majoring in Journalism who, in addition,
have demonstrated financial need.
The Alfred I. duPont Memorial
Scholarship Fund was established
by Mrs. Jessie Ball duPont, in 1940 and in 1958, in memory of her
husband, Alfred I. duPont. The income from the fund is used for
scholarships for deserving students.
The Jessie Ball duPont Scholarship
Fund was established by Mrs.
Alfred I. (Jessie Ball) duPont in 1959, 1962, and subsequent years.
The income from the fund is to be awarded as scholarships to
promising and worthy students.
The duPont-Gaines Scholarship Fund
was set up in 1954 by Mrs.
Alfred I. duPont. Under the fund a certain number of scholarships
will be awarded each year to worthy students, with preference given
to residents of Southern states. The scholarships are awarded on
the recommendation of the President of Washington and Lee
University. Each year one or more of these scholarships are awarded
to entering freshmen.
The Ethyl Corporation
Scholarships were created in 1986 by
Ethyl Corporation of Richmond, Virginia. From the scholarship
endowment two awards are to be made simultaneously in an amount to
cover tuition. Stipends are to be awarded to entering students who
demonstrate interest and ability in the natural sciences,
particularly chemistry, along with exceptional academic and
personal achievement.
The Faculty Committee Scholarship
was designated by the Faculty
Committee for the Development Program as a part of the amount
raised from the members of the faculty, administration, and staff
for a fully endowed scholarship to be administered according to the
usual procedures of the Committee on Student Financial Aid.
The John S. Fangboner, Jr.,
Scholarship, established
in 1958
amin F.
Fiery Scholarship, established in 1981 by alumni and other admirers
in greater Cleveland, Ohio, to honor the life and career of Mr.
Fiery, a member of the Class of 1913. Preference is to be given to
students from the Cleveland area.
The Thomas Shirley Fleshman
Scholarship Fund was bequeathed to
Washington and Lee University by Mrs. Geraldine Fleshman Pratt to
be used for tuition of a needy, deserving student of above average
academic standing in the School of Business Administration or
Economics.
The Benjamin Hobson Frayser
Scholarship, given in 1943 by Mrs.
Annie R. F. Frayser in memory of her son. Preference is given to an
orphan, of Confederate lineage, who is in preparation for medicine
or the ministry .
The R. Kent Frazier Memorial
Scholarship, created in 1981 by
members of Mr. Fraziers family, friends, classmates and alumni of
Washington and Lee University. Mr. Frazier was a member of the
Class of 1961 and was president of the Student Executive Committee
in his senior year. The awards are to be made to deserving students
evidencing strong traits of character and records of achievement.
The Reverend and Mrs. Bruce F.
Gannaway and Miss Grace Gannaway
Scholarship was established in 1989 by The Reverend Bruce F.
Gannaway, Class of 1925, and Mrs. Gannaway. The scholarship is to
be awarded, when fully funded, to upperclass students who intend to
become Christian ministers and is also open to students who plan to
pursue lay careers in the church. The scholarship honors the donors
and The Reverend Gannaways sister, Grace Gannaway.
The Charles R. Gay Memorial
Scholarship, established in 1974
by Charles S. Gay, 56 B.A., 58 LL.B., in honor and memory of the
donors grandfather, Charles R. Gay of New York City. Charles R. Gay
was a distinguished member of Americas financial community having
been a senior partner in the firm of Whitehouse & Company and the
owner of a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. He was elected
President of the NYSE and later served as Chairman of the NYSE
Board of Governors.
The Gilliam Scholarship Fund was
created in 1972 by a generous
gift to the University from Dean Frank J. Gilliam. Later the fund
was increased by gifts from Dean Gilliam, and many of his and
Washington and Lees friends in memory of Mrs. Louise Johnson
Gilliam who died on May 27, 1973, in Lexington, Virginia. Award of
this scholarship carries considerable honor and is administered by
the Faculty Committee on Student Financial Aid.
The William A. Glasgow, Jr.,
Scholarship was established in
1940 under the will of Mrs. William A. Glasgow, Jr., in memory of
her husband, a distinguished alumnus. Preference shall be given to
any applicant who is related by blood to Mr. Glasgow.
The Carter Glass Scholarship,
established by members of the
family of the late U.S. Senator Carter Glass, in his memory. The
income is to be awarded to a deserving student, preference being
given to a student of journalism.
The Carter Glass, Jr., Scholarship
was established in 1973 by
the Lynchburg News and Daily Advance in honor and memory of Carter
Glass, Jr., Class of 1913. The preference is to be shown to a
rising sophomore, junior or senior who is interested in a career in
newspaper journalism. Preference is also to be given to students
from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Committee on Student
Financial Aid is to make the award each year, guided but not bound
by the stated preferences. The same student may hold the
scholarship for more than one year, but the decision as to the
recipient is to be made annually.
The Powell Glass Scholarship was
established in 1973 by the
Lynchburg News and Daily Advance in honor and memory of Powell
Glass, Class of 1907. The scholarship is to be awarded each year to
that student majoring in journalism who, in the opinion of the
faculty of the Journalism Department, has achieved the most
exemplary record during the year preceding the one in which the
scholarship is to be held. The award is to be made without
consideration as to the financial need of the recipient, but the
award is to be approved by the Committee on Student Financial Aid.
The same student may hold the scholarship for more than one year,
but the decision as to the recipient is to be made annually.
The Claiborne Gooch Scholarships
were established in 1970 by
Mrs. Cornelia C. Gooch in memory of her husband, Claiborne W.
Gooch, Jr., Class of 1915. The awards are to be given to deserving
young men with qualities of strong character and educational
motivation who need financial assistance to attend Washington and
Lee. Preference is given to students from the Boys Home in
Covington, Virginia, and the Richmond Home for Boys, Richmond,
Virginia. However, any funds not committed to students from these
schools are available to any qualified applicants.
The Colonel Lewis Coleman Gordon
Scholarship was established
in 1968 through a bequest from the estate of Florence Fern Bailey
Gordon. It is awarded to a sophomore of fine Christian character
who has achieved an above average academic record during his
freshman year. Renewal is contingent upon academic performance.
Preference is to be given, first, to any descendant of Reverend E.
C. Gordon, D.D., Bursar under President Lee, and secondly, to the
sons of Presbyterian (Southern) ministers.
The Graham Scholarships. The Judge
and Mrs. Samuel Jordan
Graham Scholarships were established in memory of Judge Samuel
Jordan Graham, Class of 1876, by his wife, E. Norma P. Graham. The
income from the fund is to be awarded to worthy and deserving
students in the fields of politics, pre-medicine, and law.
The John Graham Scholarship is
derived from alumni activity.
The Garland Gray Scholarship was
established in 1962 by Garland
Gray, M.A. 1922, the income to be awarded to a deserving student
from the southeastern section of Virginia.
The Cary T. Grayson Memorial
Scholarship Fund was established
by a friend in memory of Admiral Grayson, former chief of the
American Red Cross. The income is to be used for scholarships for
worthy students of Virginia who cannot attend the institution
without this help.
The Edwin Claybrook Griffith
Scholarship was established in
honor of Emeritus Professor of Economics Edwin Claybrook Griffith
in 1988 by Edwin F. Schaeffer Jr., Class of 1952, 1955 Law. The
scholarship is awarded annually to an economics major who
demonstrates academic excellence and leadership in student
activities. The scholarship is not awarded on the basis of
financial need.
The Douglas C. Halstead Memorial
Scholarship was established
by his family to perpetuate Dougs memory through service to others
as he would have wished. He was born on June 2, 1957, and was
killed in an automobile accident while riding as a passenger on
November 16, 1976, in Arlington, Virginia. A member of the Class of
1979, he had completed his freshman year at Washington and Lee.
Doug set high moral standards and life goals for himself. This
scholarship is presented to an individual who demonstrates a
similar character. An award is made annually to an undergraduate at
Washington and Lee with preference being shown to a student from
Northern Virginia, preferably the McLean area, who has demonstrated
high moral character and scholastic achievement. The recipient is
one who enjoys helping others and treats all people with respect,
compassion, and understanding; he should have the courage to dream
and the energy and dedication to achieve those dreams. The
scholarship is not awarded on the basis of financial need.
John C. Haskell, Jr., Scholarship
Fund. This scholarship fund,
created by an anonymous gift in 1973, honors John C. Haskell, Jr.,
Class of 1967, and provides awards to deserving students who are
designated Haskell Scholars.
The Benjamin Neff and Susan Ellen
Daffinee Hoover Scholarship
was created in 1991 by Benjamin N. Hoover '57, and his wife, Susan
Ellen Daffinee Hoover, to provide financial aid for undergraduates.
The Charles Royce and Harriet
Houston Hough Scholarship was
created in 1992 by Royce Hough, 59, and his wife, Harriet, to
assist deserving undergraduate students who require financial
assistance to attend Washington and Lee University.
The Howard Houston Fellowship was
endowed by H. H. Houston of
Philadelphia in memory of a deceased son. The fellowship is
conferred annually, with preference given to a graduate of
Washington and Lee who wishes to study here an additional year. The
recipient is expected to render academic service to the University
for not more than two hours each day.
The Richard F. Hudgins Memorial
Scholarship was established in
1965 by Mr. and Mrs. Carter Hudgins of Marion, North Carolina, in
memory of their son of the Class of 1968. The income from the fund
is to be awarded as a four-year scholarship, with preference given
to needy students from North Carolina and Texas. Graduates of
Christ School, Arden, North Carolina, may be nominated by officials
of that institution.
The Oscar Caperton Huffman Memorial
Scholarship, given by Mrs.
Huffman in memory of her husband, an honored alumnus and trustee.
The Doctor John S. Jenkins Memorial
Fund, established in 1966
by the will of his wife, Bessie D. Jenkins of Pine Bluff, Arkansas,
for the purpose of assisting worthy young men in obtaining
pre-medical training.
The Arthur S. Jewett Scholarship was
established in 1968
through a bequest from the estate of Arthur S. Jewett. It is
awarded annually to a qualified student of the Episcopal faith.
The J. Benjamin Johnson, Jr.
Memorial Scholarship Fund was
created in 1988 by his wife, Alice W. Johnson, and sons in memory
of this loyal son of the University, a member of the Class of 1915,
lifelong resident of Manassas, Virginia, and one of three brothers
who graduated from Washington and Lee. In awarding this
scholarship, preference is to be given to deserving students with
strong interest in botany or another biological science and who
have demonstrated financial need.
The L. K. Johnson-Rosasco Scholarship,
was created in 1974 by
Lewis Kerr Johnsons friends and former students, including William
S. Rosasco III, Class of 1951, who increased the scholarship fund
in 1981 in special recognition of Dr. Johnsons years of
distinguished teaching. Dr. Johnson retired from active teaching in
1973 after serving Washington and Lee University with distinction
for 40 years as professor of administration and head of the
Department of Administration. The scholarship is awarded to a
rising junior majoring in business administration or in business
administration/accounting and may be renewed for the recipients
senior year. A recipient must have a grade-point average of 3.0 and
must be planning a business career. Further, the recipient must
possess those basic characteristics of integrity, initiative,
independence, self discipline, drive and leadership that are
generally believed to be required to manage a business firm. Awards
are made by a selection committee composed of the dean of the
School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, the head of the
Department of Administration and the student president of the
Commerce Fraternity.
The Charles Poellnitz Johnston
Scholarship, established by an
alumnus, Henry P. Johnston, of Birmingham, Alabama, in memory of
his father. The income is to be awarded preferably to a resident of
Alabama or some other Southern state who will study journalism or
radio.
The Henry Poellnitz Johnston
Scholarship, established by Henry
Poellnitz Johnston, B.A. 1929. The income from a trust fund of
$10,000 is to be awarded preferably to a resident of Alabama or
some other Southern state who will study journalism or radio.
The Henry P. Johnston, Jr.,
Scholarship was established in 1972
by his family and friends in his honor and memory. Henry P.
Johnston, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama, was a member of the Class of
1970, and a first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
The H. Reed Johnston Scholarship
Fund, established in 1968 by
H. Reed Johnston of New York City, Class of 1928, provides one or
more full scholarship grants each year to students of unusual
academic merit and financial need. Awards are made by special
action of the Committee on Student Financial Aid.
The Earl T. Jones Scholarship will
be awarded to students with
outstanding records of achievement in secondary school and will
serve to attract to Washington and Lee University young men and
women who demonstrate unusual promise for future service and
leadership. The Earl T. Jones Scholarship is emblematic of the
Universitys dedication to the principal that it can be no stronger,
in human or academic terms, than the students who seek to join this
academic community. Preference will be given to students from
Virginia or North Carolina.
The Robert Hancock Jones Scholarship
was created in 1978 by a
gift from George Rather Jones, Class of 1937, in honor of his
brother, Robert H. Jones, Law Class of 1927. The scholarship is
awarded annually to deserving students with preference shown to
candidates from Texas and Tennessee.
The Hyman and Estelle Kamen Scholarship was created in 1986 by
Stanley A. Kamen, Class of 1949L, in honor of his parents. One
full-tuition stipend is to be awarded annually to American
students.
The Ralph C. Kemp Scholarship was
created in 1984 by Mr. Ralph
C. Kemp of Baltimore, Maryland. The endowed fund provides one
scholarship each year to be awarded to a student who has
demonstrated notable academic achievement with preference to
students from the greater Baltimore area.
The Shirley A. Kimmel Scholarship
was established in 1991 by
William J. Kimmel, III, Class of 1969, in honor of his mother. The
scholarship is awarded, based on need, to a deserving student with
no geographical requirements.
The Landon B. Lane Memorial
Scholarship in Journalism was
created in 1984 and is to be awarded to a rising junior majoring in
the Department of Journalism. Candidates for the award must present
evidence of strong academic achievement and genuine promise in the
field of journalism. Awards are to be based on financial need with
preference to students from Virginia.
The Herbert S. Larrick Law Memorial
Fund was established by
Mrs. Nancy N. Larrick of Winchester, Virginia, in memory of her
late husband, a graduate of the Law Class of 1897.
The Rupert Nelson Latture
Scholarship was created in 1984 by
Professor Lattures son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E.
Latture, Class of 1949, of Greensboro, N.C. The scholarship is to
be awarded to a deserving student who requires financial assistance
to attend Washington and Lee. Professor Latture began his eminent
career at Washington and Lee as a teacher in 1920 and continued in
constant service to his alma mater until his partial retirement in
1983.
The Mary Magruder Laughlin
Scholarship was established by
Samuel O. and Philip Laughlin in memory of their mother. The income
is to be awarded to three students with preference to students from
the Shenandoah Valley or from West Virginia.
Law School Scholarships. Many
endowed scholarships have been
established by generous benefactors to provide financial assistance
for students enrolled in the Washington and Lee University School
of Law. For details, see the law catalogue.
The Robert E. Lee Scholarship Fund
was established in 1955 by
John Lee Pratt of Fredericksburg, Virginia. In 1965 Pratt gave an
additional gift. Each year seven or eight entering freshmen will
receive Lee Scholarships, with annual stipends based on individual
need. These will be awarded on the basis of character, academic
record, clear demonstration of financial need, and particular
promise of leadership and future usefulness. Personal interviews
will be held on campus with finalists in the Lee Scholarship
competition.
The Lees-Eastwick Scholarship, established
by the members of
the Lees and the Eastwick families. The income is to be awarded to
a deserving student.
The J. R. Lester Endowment Fund,
established in 1958 by a gift
under the will of John Randall Lester, of Martinsville, Virginia,
to aid students of high qualifications who need financial
assistance to attend college.
The John Letcher Scholarship, given
in 1919 by the children of
John Letcher, the War Governor of
Virginia during the War Between
the States. From the fund two scholarships are awarded annually to
two deserving students.
The J. Edward Lewis Scholarship
Fund, established in 1983, will
provide financial assistance to deserving graduates of Collins High
School of Oak Hill, West Virginia. If this condition cannot be met,
the scholarship may be awarded to deserving graduates who apply
from any high school within Fayette County, West Virginia, or in
the absence of any of these students, then to deserving graduates
from any high school in the state of West Virginia. Both honor and
regular grants are available.
The Mary and Daniel Loughran
Scholarship was established in
1981 by the foundation of the same name for the purpose of making
permanent the award of Loughran Scholarships first begun in 1977.
Stipends are to be made on the basis of good character, academic
achievement, and financial need.
The McElwee Ministerial
Scholarships. Through a trust fund,
Robert Harvey McElwee, of Chicago, established in 1926 a memorial
to his father and mother, William M. McElwee and Annie Harvey
McElwee, a devoted minister of the Gospel and his equally devoted
wife. A portion of the income from this fund is used to pay the
tuition fees of certain authenticated candidates for the Christian
ministry.
The Lee Massey McLaughlin Memorial
Scholarship, established in
1969, is awarded to a rising junior who has displayed those
qualities of excellence in his relations with his fellow man,
devotion to Washington and Lee University, sportsmanship, and
academic achievement that are associated with the memory of Coach
to an
entering freshman, or to an upperclassman, or both. The award
memorializes the achievements in government service, business and
education of Basil Manly, an alumnus of Washington and Lee
University, Class of 1906.
The Edwin M. Marks Scholarship Fund
was established in 1991 by
Edwin M. Marks '35, '37L, of Memphis, Tennessee, in honor of Joseph
L. Arnold '37L, and Amos A. Bolen '34, 37L; and in memory of
Stanley C. Higgins, Jr. '37, and Fletcher F. Maynard '36, '38L.
Income from this permanent endowment fund will be awarded annually
to one or more financially needy undergraduate or law students,
selected by the Director of Financial Aid.
The Daniel Ewing Martin Scholarship
was established in 1987 by
the family and friends of Daniel Ewing Martin, who died in his
freshman year at Washington and Lee. The scholarship is awarded to
needy and deserving students with preference for Fayette County,
Kentucky, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Everett A. Martin Scholarship
Fund was established in 1970
by Everett A. Martin, Class of 1937, to provide scholarship
assistance to students with above average financial needs. There
are no geographic or academic class restrictions on the awards.
Notable academic achievement is to be recognized. Awards are made
by special action of the Committee on Student Financial Aid.
The Mestrezat Law Fund. Mrs. Donald
L. McCaskey established
this fund in memory of her uncle, Judge S. Leslie Mestrezat, who
received his degree from the Washington and Lee University School
of Law in 1871.
The Captain Shatteen C. Mitchell
Scholarship is based upon
gifts given by Mrs. William Walker Brookes, of Atlanta, Georgia, in
memory of her father, Captain Shatteen C. Mitchell, a distinguished
Confederate officer, and her mother, Chloe Bartlett Mitchell.
Preference is given to students from the state of Georgia.
The Greg Eugene Mohr Scholarships
were established in 1975 by
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Boehm Mohr of Atlanta, Georgia, to perpetuate
the memory of Greg Eugene Mohr, who lost his life a few weeks
before his sixteenth birthday and was a rising junior at The
Westminister Schools of Atlanta. The scholarships provide awards to
students who demonstrate need and have records that indicate
outstanding academic promise. Preference is given to residents of
metropolitan Atlanta and next to residents elsewhere in Georgia.
The David C. Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship, established by
Dr. and Mrs. Merton E. Carver, to honor the memory of their son who
contributed significantly to the University community and whose
exuberant and unselfish spirit was an inspiration to all who knew
him. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student.
The Moore Scholarship was established
in 1985 in memory of
Thomas Thorn Moore, 26, and his father, Frank Moore, 1896L, and in
recognition of the many other members of this Rockbridge County
family who attended Washington College and Washington and Lee
University. It was created by Thomas Thorn Moore, Jr., 63, and his
wife, Carol Scott Moore; and Hullihen Williams Moore, 65, and his
wife, Nancy Delano Moore, with their children, Frank Hullihen
Moore, 92, and Sara Delano Moore. The scholarship is awarded
annually, with preference given to students from Kentucky, North
Carolina, and Virginia.
The Edwin A. Morris Scholarship,
created in 1988 by Edwin A.
Morris, Class of 1926, is awarded annually to deserving students
with notable achievement in academic and extracurricular endeavor.
The scholarship is awarded with preference for students from North
Carolina.
The Stuart P. Neff, 81, Memorial
Scholarship was established
in 1985 by his brother, Scott Neff of Louisville, Kentucky. The
award is to be made to students in their junior and senior years
who require assistance to complete their studies at Washington and
Lee. Preference is to be shown to members of the Phi Kappa Sigma
fraternity or students from the state of Kentucky.
The Alexander L. Nelson Scholarship
was established in 1977
under the will of his son, Frank A. Nelson, Class of 1891.
Alexander Nelson graduated from Washington College in 1849 and
taught mathematics at Washington College and Washington and Lee
University from 1854 to 1906, a record unexceeded by any professor
at this institution.
The Omicron Delta Kappa Scholarship
was established in 1974 in
honor of the men who founded ODK at Washington and Lee University
in 1914. Establishment of the scholarship marked the sixtieth
anniversary of the honorary leadership fraternity. One of the
founders, Professor Emeritus Rupert N. Latture, Class of 1915, was
specifically honored by creation of the scholarship in recognition
of his 55 years of service to the University. The scholarship is
awarded annually to upperclass students with demonstrated need who
have shown above average capacities for leadership and involvement
in academic and extracurricular activities.
The Jesse C. Outten Scholarship was
created in 1986 under the
will of Jesse C. Outten, 37. Scholarship awards are to be made to
assist needy and deserving students with preference for students
from Northampton and Accomack counties, Virginia, and in
recognition of high qualities of character and academic competence.
The H. Mann Page Memorial Scholarship
Fund, established in 1923
by Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Page, in memory of their son, an alumnus.
The income is applied toward the tuition fee of two students,
preferably students preparing for medicine. This award is
ordinarily not open to first-year students.
The John L. Patterson Scholarship
was established by a bequest
under the will of John L. Patterson, Class of 1921, in 1980. It is
awarded annually and preference is given students from St. Louis,
Missouri. The grant stipends are to be based on financial need.
The Mosby H. Payne and Virginia
Winter Payne Scholarship Fund
was established by a trust created by Dr. Mosby H. Payne, Class of
1911. The fund honors the memory of Dr. Payne and his wife. Income
from the endowment is used to aid deserving students from Virginia.
The James Coburn Pickens Memorial
Scholarship, created in 1981
under the estate of Paul D. Pickens, Class of 1917, in honor of his
brother. Preference is to be given to worthy students pursuing
studies in engineering or the natural sciences.
The Rupert and Lillian Radford
Scholarship Fund was established
in 1986 by the Rupert Radford Estate Trust. Grants shall be made in
amounts of not less than $1,000 or more than $6,000. The $6,000
limit may be raised to cover increases in tuition during the time
of a students undergraduate career. Lillian and Rupert Radford were
residents of Houston, Texas.
The James Tyler Ramsey Memorial
Scholarship Fund, established
in 1969 under the will of Mrs. Lillian G. Ramsey in memory of her
deceased son, James Tyler Ramsey. The annual income from the
bequest is awarded to a deserving student, preferably from Florida,
who otherwise would be unable to attend Washington and Lee
University.
The Florine J. and Russel B. Reynolds,
Jr., Memorial
Scholarship, established by Major General Russel B. Reynolds, as a
memorial to his wife and son. The award is to be made to a student
who is physically incapacitated in such a manner as to require the
regular use of leg braces, crutches, or both.
The Charles Bassett Rich Memorial
Scholarship was established
in 1960 by Mrs. Hal C. Rich in memory of her son, who died in his
sophomore year at Washington and Lee. The award is made to a
student of high promise and economic need.
The Richmond Area Scholarship was
established in 1992 by an
alumnus who requested anonymity. Additional gifts have been added
by other Richmond-area alumni and friends. The fund provides
financial aid for students from the greater Richmond area and is
administered by the Director of Financial Aid.
The J. Shirley Riley Scholarship was
established in 1940, under
the will of J. Shirley Riley, an alumnus.
The Edwin H. Rinehart Memorial
Scholarship Endowment was
established in 1978 by the estate of Freda E. Martz in honor of
Edwin H. Rinehart of Braddock Heights, Frederick County, Maryland.
The endowment is to provide scholarship aid for students with a
demonstrated need for financial assistance in the School of Law,
with preference to be shown to applicants from Frederick and
Washington Counties, Maryland. Awards are to be made by action of
the Dean of the School of Law.
The Louise Pettit Faulkner Ritchie
Scholarship was given by
Mrs. Mary Cassidy in honor of her mother, a former Delta Tau Delta
housemother. The scholarship is awarded by the University in the
usual manner.
The John Dashiell Rouse Memorial
Scholarship was established
by the Rouse family in memory of Lieutenant John D. Rouse, Class of
1949, who was killed in combat in Korea in September 1951.
Preference is given to a graduate of the public schools on the
basis of character, promise, and need.
The Josiah P. Rowe, Jr., Scholarship
was established as a
memorial to Josiah P. Rowe, Jr., by his sons Charles S. and Josiah
P. Rowe III. The income is to be used for students in journalism.
The Jon Rugel Memorial Fund was
established by the mother and
numerous friends of Jon Raymond Rugel, Class of 1948, who died at
sea on November 29, 1953.
The Quincy M. and J. Rucker Ryland
Scholarship was established
in 1990 through a bequest by Mrs. J. Rucker Ryland. The scholarship
will be awarded on an annual basis to a student demonstrating
academic merit as well as financial need.
The Major Ronald O. Scharnberg Memorial
Scholarship Program was
established at Washington and Lee University in 1971 by his family
in honor of this member of the Class of 1963 who gave his life for
his country in South Vietnam on March 17, 1971. The honor
scholarships are awarded to both entering freshmen and to
upperclassmen who evidence superior personal and academic
achievements and have substantiated financial need. Preference will
be shown to those candidates who plan to engage in a military
career or who are veterans of the Vietnam War or other wars
involving United States troops.
The Rae and Ben Schewel Scholarship
was created in 1985 by
Helene and Bert Schewel of Lynchburg, Virginia, in memory of Mr.
Schewels parents. Mr. Schewel was a member of the Class of 1941.
The awards are to be made to academically qualified Virginia
students whose financial circumstances require financial
assistance. A special but not exclusive preference is for women
students.
The Nathan William Schlossberg Law
Memorial Scholarship Fund
was created in 1970 by the estate of Mrs. Ester W. Schlossberg in
honor and memory of her husband, a 1911 graduate of the Washington
and Lee School of Law. Awards are made to deserving law students
who require financial assistance.
The James Keith Shillington Scholarship,
established in 1988
by former students and friends of this distinguished professor of
chemistry, is to be awarded to a rising junior at Washington and
Lee who is a chemistry major or has successfully completed organic
chemistry at W&L. The recipient of The Shillington Scholarship will
be chosen by the chemistry faculty. Shillington Scholars will have
shown strong academic promise in their first two undergraduate
years and have as their goal a career in which the study of
chemistry is a prerequisite. Awarded for one year, the scholarship
may be renewed with the approval of the chemistry faculty.
The William S. Shutze Scholarship
was created in 1985 by the
estate of Mr. Shutze who was an admirer but not an alumnus of
Washington and Lee University. The awards are to be made to both
undergraduates and law students. Mr. Shutzes estate arrangement was
made in memory of his wife, Adaline Beebe Shutze, and in honor of
his second wife, Lillian E. Shutze.
The Mollie Trent Signaigo
Scholarship was established in 1984
by Mrs. Signaigos son, Leo J. Signaigo, Jr., Class of 1943, of
Welch, West Virginia. Preference is to be shown to students from
West Virginia who plan to pursue a major in the School of Commerce,
Economics, and Politics.
The E. P. Tatum Smith, Jr.,
Scholarship Fund was established
in 1987 by the William H. Donner Foundation, Inc., of New York as
a memorial to Mr. Smith, former president of the foundation and of
the Donner Corporation. Mr. Smith was a 1950 graduate of Washington
and Lees School of Law. The scholarship is open to undergraduates
and law students.
The Richard A. Capn Dick Smith Memorial Scholarship
was
established in 1978 by Capn Dicks son, Richard W. Smith, Class of
1941. The scholarship honors one of Washington and Lees greatest
athletes and University leaders. A graduate of the Class of 1912,
Capn Dick was Director of Athletics for 33 years and, at the time
of his death, had the longest athletic service record of any
college official in the South Atlantic area. The scholarship is
awarded annually with preference for freshmen and for students who
demonstrate strong traits of character and leadership in athletics
as well as in other areas of endeavor. Awards are based on
financial need.
The James Somerville, Jr., Memorial
Scholarship was established
in 1987 through the estate of James Somerville, Jr., Class of 1912,
to provide scholarships for needy undergraduate students at the
University.
The Southern Ohio Scholarship was
established and is sustained
by contributions from the Washington and Lee Alumni Association of
Southern Ohio. Preference is to be shown in awarding the
scholarship to a student in financial need, possessing academic
promise, and residing in the general Southern Ohio area.
The Samuel Spahr and Ann Maria Laws
Scholarship was created in
1961 to be administered in accordance with the memorial scholarship
plan suggested by the executive committee for schools and colleges
of the Presbyterian Church of the United States.
The Rebecca and William Spector
Memorial Scholarship, created
in 1981 by Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. Spector of Coral Gables, Florida.
Mr. Spector is a member of the Class of 1925. The scholarship, in
memory of Mr. Spectors parents, is to be awarded with preference
for students from Florida.
The Archibald Alexander Sproul III
Scholarship in Commerce,
established in 1978 by General Sproul, Class of 1937, is awarded
each year to a rising junior majoring in the School of Commerce,
Economics, and Politics who requires financial assistance to
complete his college education. There are to be two Sproul
Scholarships in force at all times.
The Hugh B. Sproul Memorial
Scholarship, established in 1931
by Mrs. Hugh B. Sproul in memory of her husband, an honored member
of the Board of Trustees .
The James Holt Starling Scholarship,
established by former
students of this distinguished professor of biology and premedical
advisor, is to be awarded to a rising junior who is enrolled in
Washington and Lees premedical curriculum. The recipient of The
Starling Scholarship will be chosen by the Premedical Faculty
Committee. He or she will have shown strong academic promise in the
first two undergraduate years, and will have as his or her goal, a
career in the health professions. Awarded for one year, the
scholarship may be renewed with approval of the Premedical Faculty
Committee.
The B. S. Stephenson Scholarship was
established in 1991 by
former students and friends of this professor of languages, music,
and literature; a Washington and Lee Alumnus; and former head of
the German department. This scholarship is to be awarded to a
rising junior German major. The recipient shall be chosen by the
Dean of Students, the Dean of the College, and the Chairman of the
German Department. Stephenson Scholars shall have shown strong
academic promise in their first two undergraduate years and
demonstrate financial need. In the event that no German majors
qualify in a particular year, this scholarship shall be made
available to other language majors, art majors, or music majors
according to the same criteria above.
The E. Clayton and Elizabeth P.
Stevens Scholarship was
established under the will of Professor Kenneth P. Stevens in
memory of his parents. Dr. Stevens was a devoted professor of
biology at Washington and Lee University from 1946 to 1968. He died
in 1973. The scholarship is awarded to students from the state of
Connecticut who show above average academic promise and require
financial assistance in order to attend Washington and Lee
University.
The Daniel B. and Alta S. Straley
Scholarship was established
in 1959 under the will of Daniel B. Straley, LL.B., 1911, to assist
one or more young men to study for the Christian ministry. The
award is to be based on the need and scholastic record of the
applicant.
The Thomas Greene Terry Memorial
Scholarship Fund, established
by Bland Terry, Sr., Class of 1913, in memory of his brother, a
devoted alumnus of the Class of 1916. Income is used for a
scholarship award to one or more students on the basis of
character, need, scholarship, and capacity for leadership. The
scholarship is open to Virginia students.
The Edward Charles Tonsmeire, Jr.,
32, Memorial Scholarship
Fund was established in 1976 by an anonymous endowment gift. The
fund makes possible the award of one or more scholarships each year
to incoming freshman undergraduates. Edward Tonsmeire received the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee in 1932. He earned
an LL.B. degree from Cumberland University in 1935.
The Charles and Thelma Gray Touchton
Scholarship was
established by J. Thomas Touchton, Class of 1960, in honor of his
father and mother. The scholarship is awarded each year to an
incoming freshman from the state of Florida on the basis of
character, academic promise, capacity for leadership, and financial
need. The award may be continued for each of the students four
years as long as he earns its renewal.
The Charles Wilson Turner
Scholarship, created in 1981 by a
gift
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added to by Mr. Richard H. Turrell, Class of 1949, brother of R.
Clark Turrell.
The Edwin Parker (Cy) Twombly
Scholarship was established in
1972 by many friends of Cy Twombly, who served Washington and Lee
with distinction for 53 years as swimming coach, golf coach, and
athletic director. He died in 1974. The scholarship is based on
need and is awarded by special action of the faculty Committee on
Student Financial Aid in consultation with the Director of
Athletics.
The Fred M. Vinson, Jr. 48, 51L Memoral
Scholarship was
established by John G. Fox 44, 49L, William H. Leedy, 49, and
other friends and former associates of Mr. Vinsons. The scholarship
is awarded in either the undergraduate or law school for deserving
students with preference for those from greater Washington, D.C.,
including the Maryland and Virginia suburban areas. Financial need
is to be taken into consideration, but is not an absolute
requirement of the award.
The Max and Sylvia Weinstein
Scholarship was established in
1984 by Judge Paul Weinstein, Class of 1955, to promote Judaic
studies at Washington and Lee University. The scholarship, which is
awarded to entering students and is renewable, is awarded to
outstanding students interested in Judaic studies and related
activities.
The William E. Whaley III
Scholarship was established in 1981
by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Whaley, Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky, in
memory of their son who lost his life in action during the Vietnam
War. The University awards this scholarship every other year.
The Doctors Reid White Scholarship
was established in 1987 in
honor of Dr. Reid White, Sr., Class of 1887, and Dr. Reid White,
Jr., Class of 1919, by Alice M. Eastwood, widow of Reid White, Jr.,
and by Reid White III, son and grandson of the two doctors. Awards
are made to junior and senior premedical students on the basis of
academic achievement, financial need, and personal qualities
becoming a doctor of medicine.
The John Higgins Williams
Scholarship was initiated by a gift
from the members of the Washington and Lee Quiz Bowl team
representing their earnings in national competition in the spring
of 1954. Other friends of Professor Williams have contributed to
the fund.
The Wilson Fellowships were
established in 1964 by Levi Thomas
Wilson, B.A., 1909 and M.A. 1910, and Hazel Schoolmaker Wilson, his
wife, of Jacksonville, Florida. They may be awarded to graduates of
Washington and Lee on an annual basis for graduate study at
Harvard, Cornell, or Columbia in the fields of engineering,
mathematics, or physics.
The Jean Amory Wornom Memorial
Scholarship was established in
1979 by I. Leake Wornom, Jr., Class of
1950 Law, in memory of his
wife and by I. Leake Wornom III, Class of 1977, and Thomas A.
Wornom, Class of 1980, in memory of their mother. The scholarship
is awarded annually to either an entering freshman or upperclassman
who requires financial assistance to attend Washington and Lee.
Preference is given students majoring in English or planning to
major in English.
The Joseph L. Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established
in 1989 by his widow, Louise Patton
Wright, and two sons, Glenn P.
Wright and Joseph L. Wright, Jr., in memory of Joseph L. Wright,
Class of 1932. It is to provide financial aid for worthy
undergraduate students, in good academic standing, with
demonstrated need.
The H.K. (Cy) Young Scholarship Fund
is set up by gifts from
alumni and friends in tribute to Cy Young, former executive
secretary of the Alumni Association. The fund is awarded annually
to a student with athletic aptitude who meets all scholarship
requirements.
HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni Association Sponsored Scholarships:
The Baltimore Scholarship
The Florida West Coast
Scholarship
The Houston Scholarship
The Mid-South Scholarship
The San Diego Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to
recognize superior
achievement in academics, extracurricular activities, and community
service. The scholarships, supported by Washington and Lee alumni
from the five chapters, provide full tuition assistance each year
to entering freshmen. The awards are renewable for each year of
undergraduate study, contingent upon satisfactory personal and
academic performance. A grade average of B (3.0) is the minimum
required for renewal. Finalists in the scholarship competition will
be selected, on the basis of secondary school preparation and
contributions outside the classroom, through joint deliberations of
the Washington and Lee admissions staff and committees composed of
area alumni.
The Robert O. and Elizabeth M.
Bentley Scholarship was created
in 1993 by Elizabeth M. Bentley in memory and honor of her husband
Robert O. Bentley, Class of 1926 Law. The scholarship supported by
the Bentley Endowment is to be equal to Washington and Lees tuition
and is to be awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates
unusual promise for future service and leadership. The scholarship
is renewable for each of the recipients undergraduate years upon
the attainment of a cumulative average of B (3.0).
The Best Scholarships, endowed by
the Best Products Foundation
of Richmond, Virginia, were established in 1981 to recognize
exceptional achievement in all areas of endeavor. In awarding the
scholarships, the Honor Scholarships Committee looks for evidence
of leadership in student government, the arts, athletics, or
community affairs, as well as academic achievement, and for the
potential to continue in such a leadership role at Washington and
Lee. Finalists in the Best competition are invited to campus, at
the expense of the University, for a required interview with one or
more of the members of the Honor Scholarships Committee. A limited
number of Best Scholarships, equal to the amount of tuition, are
awarded annually. The scholarships are renewable, again equal to
the amount of tuition, for each year of undergraduate work,
provided the recipient maintains a satisfactory personal and
academic record. A cumulative average of at least a B (3.0)
academic average is required for renewal.
The Darnall W. Boyd, Jr., Memorial Honor Scholarship was created in
1989 by the family, friends, and classmates of Darnall W. Boyd,
Jr., Class of 1978, who lost his life in March 1985. This full
scholarship is awarded once every four years to an incoming
freshman, preferably from the Columbia, S.C., area, who is to hold
the scholarship throughout his or her undergraduate career based on
high standards of character and academic achievement. The award is
to be made regardless of financial need.
The Delmarva Scholarship, equal to
the amount of tuition, will
be awarded each year to a student from the Delmarva Peninsula.
Provided the recipient maintains a satisfactory personal record and
an academic average of at least B (3.0), the scholarship will be
renewed for each year of the students undergraduate work at
Washington and Lee. Hence, a new Delmarva Scholar will usually be
named every four years. Finalists in the competition will be chosen
on the basis of proven academic ability, superior achievement in
extracurricular activities, and exemplary traits of character;
preference will be given to students who would be unable to attend
Washington and Lee without such assistance. Finalists will be
invited to Lexington, at University expense, for a series of
required interviews with members of the Honor Scholarship
Committee.
The William C. Dyer Honor
Scholarship Fund was established as
a memorial in 1988 by the Dyer family. This endowed fund provides
two full-tuition scholarships awarded in alternate years to
entering freshmen selected by the Universitys Honor Scholarship
Committee. Dyer Scholars must present outstanding records of
academic and extracurricular achievement in secondary school. They
must also demonstrate unusual promise for future service and
leadership. The awards are renewable annually for the three
subsequent years of undergraduate study provided the recipients
maintain satisfactory personal records and achieve cumulative
grade-point averages of at least B (3.0).
The Francis P. Gaines Scholarships,
established in 1976, honor
the seventeenth president of Washington and Lee. Dr. Gaines dynamic
leadership brought the institution through the challenge of the
Depression and World War II to a position of pre-eminence in
American higher education. A limited number of these scholarships,
each with annual stipends for the freshman year, are awarded
annually to outstanding high school seniors whose residence is
outside the state of Virginia. The scholarships are renewable for
each of the recipients upperclass years upon the attainment of a
cumulative B (3.0) academic average.
The Keelty Scholarships, endowed in
1981 by Joseph S. Keelty,
44, recognize superior achievement in the areas of academics,
extracurricular activities, and service to others. Recipients must
display exemplary traits of character; preference in awarding the
scholarships will be given to students from the Baltimore area who
would be financially unable to attend Washington and Lee without
such assistance. A fund will support two Keelty Scholarships
annually, each equal to the amount of tuition for that year, so
first-year recipients will be chosen every two years. The
scholarships will be renewed for each year of undergraduate study,
assuming satisfactory personal performance and attainment of a
cumulative grade average of at least a B (3.0).
The Dora L. Lewis Scholarships,
endowed by one of the
staunchest supporters of the University, were established in 1981.
These scholarships recognize exceptional achievement in all areas
of endeavor. In awarding the scholarships, the Honor Scholarships
Committee looks for evidence of leadership in student government,
the arts, athletics, or community affairs, as well as academic
achievement, and for the potential to continue in such a leadership
role at Washington and Lee. Finalists in the Lewis competition are
invited to campus, at the expense of the University, for a required
interview with one or more of the members of the Honor Scholarships
Committee. A limited number of Lewis Scholarships, equal to the
amount of tuition, are awarded annually. The scholarships are
renewable, again equal to the amount of tuition, for each year of
undergraduate work, provided the recipient maintains a satisfactory
personal and academic record. A cumulative average of at least a B
(3.0) is required for renewal.
The Philip Morris Honor
Scholarships, endowed by Philip Morris
Incorporated in honor of President Robert E. R. Huntley, are
awarded primarily on merit and are designed to attract to the
University students who demonstrate unusual promise for future
service and leadership. Each Philip Morris Honor Scholar will
receive financial aid in the full amount of Washington and Lees
annual tuition.
The Richard T. Sloan Scholarships,
established in 1990 by
Richard T. Sloan, 42, of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Mr. Sloans gift to
Washington and Lee, by means of a unitrust he created in 1979, is
among the largest made to the University for scholarship purposes.
The scholarships are renewable, equal to the amount of tuition, for
each year of undergraduate work provided the recipient maintains a
satisfactory personal record and an academic average of at least a
B (3.0).
The George Washington Scholarships,
established in 1976, honor
the first major benefactor of the University and one of the two
great Virginians whose name the school now bears. George Washington
Scholarships, with an annual stipend, are awarded to a limited
number of applicants from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the
freshman year. These scholarships are renewable for each of the
recipients undergraduate years at the University upon the
attainment of a cumulative B (3.0) academic average.
The Washington and Lee University
Merit Scholarships are open
to finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program competition.
Washington and Lee, as a college sponsor under the program,
annually sponsors a minimum of five Merit Scholarships, which are
awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to members of
the entering freshman class. Each University Merit Scholarship
carries an annual honorary stipend and is renewable each year as
long as the recipient remains academically eligible to continue his
or her undergraduate studies at the University. Individual
financial need beyond the amount of honor award will be met by a
University Merit Scholarship grant and other University financial
aid resources as determined by evaluation of the Financial Aid
Form.
The Jean K. and William Lyne Wilson
II Honor Scholarship,
established in 1991 by a bequest from the estate of William Lyne
Wilson II, '27, is awarded to the most promising incoming freshman
who is interested in the study of economics or politics. The
full-tuition scholarship is renewable for four years subject to
annual review of the progress and achievement of the Wilson
Scholar.
WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The General Memorial Scholarship
Fund is made up of many gifts
of varying amounts, some given in the names of individuals and some
designated simply to a general memorial scholarship fund honoring
Washington and Lee men who died in World War II. These gifts
provide income which is used to aid deserving Washington and Lee
students in financing their education.
The Student War Memorial Scholarship
Fund. In the years since
the war, students of Washington and Lee, through the Student War
Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee (SWMSFC), have raised a
generous sum of money to establish three scholarships in memory of
the Washington and Lee men who gave their lives in World War II.
War Memorial Scholarships. In
connection with the Bicentennial
program in 1949, the University received generous sums toward the
establishment of memorial scholarships in honor of the dead of
Washington and Lee in World War II. These gifts, which commemorate
specific individuals or the dead from a specific geographical area,
are held as endowment funds to provide educational opportunities
for deserving students. They currently include scholarships
commemorating the following:
Charles James Andrews, Jr., Class of 1937. Established by his
parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles J. Andrews, and friends in Norfolk,
Virginia. This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows
excellence in creative work in drama or literature.
Joe Higgins Bagley, Class of 1945.
Established by John B.
Atkins, Class of 1920, of Shreveport, Louisiana, in memory of this
former roommate of his son, John B. Atkins, Jr., Class of 1945.
Emmett Warren Barger, Jr., Class of
1945. Established by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Warren Barger, Waynesboro, Virginia,
and friends.
George Martin Bohman, Jr., Class of
1939. Established by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Bohman, and friends in Hagerstown,
Maryland. Preference is given to a resident of Washington County,
Maryland.
The Charlotte Memorial Scholarship.
Established by Washington
and Lee alumni of Charlotte, North Carolina, and vicinity, in
memory of the alumni dead of World War II. The award is made to a
student from North Carolina, preferably Charlotte.
Julian LeRoy Dart, Jr., Class of
1939. Established by his
family and friends in Jacksonville, Florida. Preference is given to
a resident of Florida.
The Georgia Memorial Scholarship.
Established by residents of
Atlanta, Georgia, and vicinity, in memory of the alumni dead of
World War II. It is awarded to a resident of Georgia.
James Robert Howard, Class of 1939.
Established by the Adkin
District, American Legion Post No. 38, of Gary, West Virginia.
Preference is given to a resident of Gary, West Virginia, or
vicinity.
Samuel Tipton Jones, Jr., Class of
1939. Established by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Jones, of Sweetwater, Tennessee,
and other members of his family and friends. Preference is given to
a resident of Tennessee.
Arthur Burke Koontz, Jr., Class of
1942. Established by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Koontz of Charleston, West
Virginia, other members of his family, and friends, as an
endowment. Preference is given to a resident of West Virginia who
is interested in aviation.
Francis William Lowry, Class of
1943. Established by his
mother, Mrs. Dexter M. Lowry, of Tallahassee, Florida.
Dick Mayo Lykes, Class of 1945.
Established by members of the
Lykes family. Preference is given to a resident of Texas or
Florida.
Philip Wilhelm Murray, Jr. This
scholarship was established by
Lawrence L. Humphrey, Class of 1911, of Duncan, Oklahoma, in memory
of the son of his former college roommate, Philip W. Murray, Class
of 1911, of Norfolk, Virginia. Preference is given to a resident of
Duncan, Oklahoma, or of the state of Oklahoma. When there is no
suitable candidate from the areas named, the scholarship will be
awarded without restriction as to residence.
Leo Frederick Reinartz, Jr., Class
of 1940. Established by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo F. Reinartz of Middletown, Ohio, and
former classmates.
Robert Eugene Ridenhour, III, Class
of 1945. Established by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ridenhour, Jr., of Concord, North
Carolina, and John L. Crist, Class of 1913, of Charlotte, North
Carolina.
The Rockbridge County Memorial
Scholarship. Established by
Rockbridge County alumni, friends, and relatives of five Rockbridge
County alumni who gave their lives in World War II: Hubert Franklin
Beatty, Daniel Lewis Finley, Charles Troy Hickman, William Webster
Lindsay, and George Stanley Slusser. The award is made to a student
living in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
William Carter Shinn, Class of 1946.
Established by Mr. J. B.
Belcher of Bluefield, West Virginia, in memory of this former
roommate of his son, Charles E. Belcher, Class of 1948.
Herbert Grooms Smith, Jr., Class of
1943. Established by a
friend of his father, Herbert G. Smith, Class of 1918, of Newport
News, Virginia. Preference is given to a resident of Newport News.
Robert Emmerson Smitherman, Class of
1944. Established by his
father, brothers and friends, all of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Partial Scholarships. In addition to
the above memorial
scholarships, generous amounts have been contributed towards
scholarships in the names of many other Washington and Lee men who
gave their lives in the war. Among the gifts which provide
significant incomes for scholarship awards are those given in
memory of the following:
Richard Miller Bassett, Class of
1943
William Alexander Miller Dabney,
Class of 1942
Barclay Hugh Dillon, Jr., Class of
1936
Frank Figures Frazier, Class of 1938
Robert Edward Holland, Jr., Class of
1936
Harry Carter Kelly, Class of 1945
Louis Claude Schultz, Jr., Class of
1940
Felix Garrett Smart, Jr., Class of
1942
John Wesley Wright, Jr., Class of
1939
SCHOLARSHIPS OF ANNUAL GRANT
The following scholarships are not
awarded from income derived
from Washington and Lee endowment funds, but are sustained on a
year-to-year basis by direct gifts to the University:
Academy of Science Scholarships. The
University offers annually
two scholarships to the finalists of the Student Science Talent
Search, conducted under the auspices of the Virginia Academy of
Science.
The Paul A. Brower, M.D.,
Scholarship, established in 1983, is
to be awarded annually to a biology major who in the opinion of the
Department of Biology has excelled in academic achievement and
University service.
The Earle A. Cadmus Memorial
Scholarship was established in
1979 by Mrs. Earle A. Cadmus of Portsmouth, Virginia, in honor and
memory of her husband, Judge Earle A. Cadmus, Class of 1926 Law.
The scholarship provides awards each year for a period of 10 years
(or 10 awards). Recipients may be students in either the
undergraduate or law divisions of the University who are graduates
of high schools in either Portsmouth or Chesapeake, Virginia. Award
of the scholarship may be based either on financial need and
academic merit or on academic merit alone.
The Westmoreland Davis Memorial
Scholarships are made possible
by generous grants from the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation,
Inc., set up in memory of the late Governor of Virginia. The awards
are to be given to deserving students from Virginia.
Foreign Student Grants are awarded
by the University annually
to foreign students who will be in residence for one year of
special study. Applications are processed through the Institute of
International Education before coming to Washington and Lee for
final action by a special student faculty committee headed by the
Faculty Adviser to Foreign Students.
The W. Baker Hall Scholarships
provide tuition aid to students
from West Virginia. The scholarships are jointly administered by
the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation and Washington and Lee
University.
The Hearst Foundation Scholarship,
established in 1982, is
awarded annually to a student from a minority group who is majoring
in journalism.
The Interfraternity Council Foreign
Student Scholarships. Each
year the Interfraternity Council of Washington and Lee University
assists in sponsoring one or more foreign students for a year of
study here. This aid is awarded in the form of room and board at a
fraternity house for the academic year.
The Bernice and Donald S. Levinson
Scholarship, established in
1990 by Mr. and Mrs. Levinson, provides an annual full-tuition
stipend with preference given to a student from Baltimore or the
state of Maryland.
Modern Language Scholarships. The
University offers annually
two scholarships to first-year students in the University on the
recommendation of the Modern Language Tournament of Virginia, one
in French, and one in Spanish.
Rockbridge County Grants are awarded
by Washington and Lee to
full time, degree seeking undergraduates who have been legal
residents of the County for the five years prior to first
enrollment in the University. Grants are made in the amount of one
half of annual tuition and are not made for more than four years of
enrollment. Renewal is contingent upon maintenance of satisfactory
academic progress as established for Washington and Lee grants.
The Scott Scholarship. Mr. and Mrs.
I. M. Scott, of Jenkintown,
Pennsylvania, provide scholarship aid for a foreign student.
The U.D.C. Scholarship, endowed by
the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, was conferred in 1911 on Washington and Lee as the
most typical Southern university. It is
open to applicants as
freshmen from any state, with the stipulation that each applicant
must be at least 17 years of age and a lineal descendant of a
Confederate veteran; that he must be endorsed by the president of
the division and the chairman of the committee on education in his
state; and that he must meet the requirements for admission to
Washington and Lee University.
U.D.C. Freshman Scholarships. The
University has placed at the
disposal of each of the divisions of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy a scholarship to be awarded for one year to students
entering the University as freshmen. The mode of selection is left
to the discretion of the authorities of the U.D.C., but each
recipient must conform to the general regulations covering endowed
scholarships.
Ruth S. Widener Scholarship was
established by Mrs. Ralph W.
Widener, Sr. of Dallas, Texas, and is administered by the United
Daughters of the Confederacy. The Ruth S. Widener Scholarship
annually provides scholarship support to a student of Confederate
ancestry who majors in history, English, computer science, or
business administration.
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES
The Granville P. Meade Scholarships,
as provided for in the
will of the late Granville P. Meade, are administered by the State
Board of Education of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Recipients must
be native Virginians and are selected with regard to scholastic
achievement, need, character, service, and intellectual capacity.
The Laird Y. Thompson Scholarships
were established in 1980
under the will of Laird Y. Thompson, Class of 1921, to honor his
father and mother. Accordingly, the Wiley V. Thompson Scholarship
is awarded annually to an outstanding law student, particularly one
who has excelled in the course on contracts; and the Myrta Y.
Thompson Scholarship is awarded annually to a student excelling in
the study of French, particularly in the first year course.
The following competitive
scholarships and awards are conferred
annually by the faculty on the basis of the cumulative grade-point
averages of the students eligible:
The Robert Alexander Scholarship
The George Addison Baxter
Scholarship
The Henry Ruffner Scholarship
These three scholarships, established
by the Board of Trustees
in honor of the first principal of Augusta Academy and two
presidents of Washington College, are awarded annually by the
faculty on a competitive basis, the students record for the
previous two years being taken into consideration. The general
conditions for holding these scholarships are the same as those
laid down for endowed scholarships.
The Luther Seevers Birely
Scholarship was given by Mrs. Evelina
H. Birely, of Baltimore, as a memorial to her son. It is conferred
upon a student living in Virginia, West Virginia, or Maryland,
preference being given to a resident of Frederick County, Virginia,
or Frederick County, Maryland.
The Vincent L. Bradford Scholarship,
endowed by Mrs. Juliet S.
Bradford, of Philadelphia, in memory of her husband, is conferred
upon an undergraduate. The students record during the previous two
years here is taken into account.
The James D. Davidson Memorial Fund
Scholarship was established
under the will of Mrs. Clara D. Estill in memory of her father.
The Edward Dodd Award is given to
the graduating senior who in
the study of philosophy shows most clearly the qualities
demonstrated by Edward Allen Dodd, Jr., Class of 1967. Among these
qualities are academic excellence motivated by a concern for ideas
for their own sake, vigor in intellectual pursuit and resilience in
the face of criticism, good will toward others encouraging them to
higher achievement, and courage in the face of misfortune. The
recipient of the award is announced during commencement exercises,
and the recipients name is engraved on a memorial plaque in the
philosophy seminar room.
The Franklin Society Scholarship is
conferred on a student
living in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The award is based on the
students record during the previous two years here.
The William Hirschmann Memorial
Award in Drama is given each
spring to a junior or senior who has done outstanding creative work
in drama and who gives evidence of general intellectual curiosity
and accomplishment. The award was made possible by memorial gifts
from family and friends.
The James McDowell Scholarship,
endowed by Mrs. Mary B. Ross,
in memory of her father, James McDowell, former Governor of
Virginia, is conferred upon an undergraduate. The award is based on
the students record during the previous two years here.
The Mapleson Award, given by J. H.
Mapleson, of New York, is
conferred upon the Bachelor of Arts graduate of this University who
obtains the highest record. The award is honorary in nature and
carries no cash value.
The Robinson Awards were established
in compliance with the
will of John Robinson, a generous benefactor of this institution.
They are:
A. The Robinson Award in Languages. This
award is conferred
on the student attaining the highest grades in ancient and modern
languages, provided he offers 48 semester hours in these subjects,
including one major.
B.
The Robinson Award in Mathematics and Science. This award
is conferred on the student attaining the highest grades in
mathematics and natural science, provided he offers 60 semester
hours in these subjects including one major.
C. The Robinson Award in English
Literature, History and Social
Sciences. This award is conferred on the student attaining the
highest grades in subjects other than those mentioned in (A) or (B)
above, provided he offers 60 semester hours in such subjects,
including one major.
The selections for the Robinson
Awards are made on a
competitive basis and are for excellence of work and extent of work
in a particular field of study. The combined grades shall have an
index rating of not less than three and a half and no grade shall
be below B. Only members of the graduating class are eligible.
The following competitive
scholarships are awarded annually by
the faculty, upon recommendation of the individual departments for
excellence of performance in particular fields of study:
The Catherine Houston Campbell
Scholarship in English
Literature was established by Leslie Lyle Campbell, M.A., 1887, in
memory of his wife. The award is made on the recommendation of the
Department of English to a student in the University, from
Rockbridge County, Virginia, or the Valley of Virginia.
Departmental Scholarships. The
faculty confers one scholarship,
based on excellence of performance, in each of the following
departments: Accounting, Biology, Economics, English, French,
Geology, German and Russian, History, Journalism, Latin,
Management, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology,
Religion, and Spanish. The scholarships in the Departments of
Economics, English, French, History, and Politics are awarded from
funds established under the Elizabeth B. Garrett scholarships.
Each of these scholarships entitles
the recipient to take any
courses in the University, except in the School of Law, with a
deduction from the regular fees.
The Elizabeth B. Garrett
Scholarships were founded on a bequest
made by Mrs. Elizabeth B. White in 1918. This fund provides for
five of the department scholarships, namely one each in the
following departments: Economics, English, French, History, and
Politics.
The John H. Hamilton Scholarship, in
Greek, was established by
Mrs. Virginia Catherine Hamilton in memory of her son, a devoted
alumnus.
The Lena T. Stevens Scholarship in
Geology was established in
1956 by an alumnus in recognition of Mrs. Stevens interest in and
aid to geological education. It is awarded annually upon the
recommendation of the head of the Department of Geology to a junior
or senior who is majoring in geology.
The Walter LeConte Stevens
Scholarship, given by Mrs. Stevens
in memory of her husband, long a professor of the University.
Preference is given to a student who has made an outstanding record
in the Department of Physics and Engineering.
The Taylor Scholarship, endowed by
Mrs. Fannie B. Taylor, of
Baltimore, is conferred upon the student attaining the highest
record in the third-year course in mathematics.
The Martin Baldwin Whitaker Memorial
Merit Scholarship,
established in 1981 by the family of Martin Baldwin Whitaker and by
his former law firm, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Johnson and
Williams of Houston, Texas. The annual award is to be made to a
rising senior, majoring in history, who has achieved the highest
grade average in history courses. Mr. Whitaker was a member of the
Class of 1971.
The James J. White Scholarship is
conferred for high
attainments in the advanced course in Greek.
The Mary Louisa Reid White
Scholarship, established by Mrs.
William George Brown (nee Isabelle White) in memory of her mother,
is awarded for high attainments in chemistry.
The Young Scholarship, endowed by
Henry Young, of New York, is
conferred upon the student attaining the highest record in a
selected course in philosophy.
The following awards and prizes are
conferred annually
according to the terms and regulations of each award:
The Academy of American Poets
University and College Poetry
Prize, established through the Academy by an anonymous donor, is
given each year by the department.
The John G. Alnutt, 40, Prize in
Journalism was established in
1987 by his former colleagues at the Philadelphia Inquirer to be
awarded annually to the graduating senior who has attained special
achievement in editing courses.
Athletic Awards. Various awards for
excellence in
intercollegiate sports, including the Forest Fletcher Track and
Field Trophy and the Mathis War Memorial Wrestling Trophy, and
intramural athletics are made each year. Further details may be
obtained from the Director of Athletics.
The Garnet D. Baltimore, 1881,
Rensselaer Award and
Scholarship, established in 1981, commemorates Garnet Douglass
Baltimore, Civil Engineer, Rensselaers first African-American
graduate. African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students
majoring in mathe-matics and sciences at participating institutions
are considered with the award generally presented to the qualifying
student with the highest grade-point average in mathematics and
science. Consideration is also given to an individuals potential
for success in a science-related career.
The Tommy Mac Baremore Debate Award,
established in 1968 in
memory of Tommy Mac Baremore, who was the victim of a drowning
accident while a student at Washington and Lee, is presented in the
form of a personal plaque each year to a student who has made an
outstanding contribution to the University debate program.
The Society of the Cincinnati Award.
This award, established
in honor of the Society of Cincinnati in the State of Virginia, is
conferred by the faculty on the author of the best essay submitted
during the session in competition for it. The essay should be a
study of the principles for which the Society was founded, any
phase of American military history, or some other acceptable
subject in Colonial, Revolutionary, or pre-Civil War history of the
United States. The essay must be submitted by May 1, to the special
faculty committee on the Cincinnati award.
The Fielder Cook Awards for Creative
Film Making are awarded
annually by the Department of Journalism and Communications to one
or more students for outstanding creative expression in the
extracurricular film-making laboratory.
The Sidney M. B. Coulling Prize in
English was established in
1986 by William C. Porth of Garden City, New York, to be awarded
annually to a freshman or sophomore identified by the English
Department as having written the best essay on a literary topic.
The Mark Favermann Prize in Studio
Art was established in 1987
by Barbara and Mark Favermann, 69, to encourage creative endeavor
in student art.
The Frank J. Gilliam Award, named
for Dean Emeritus Frank J.
Gilliam as a tribute to his long and devoted service to Washington
and Lee since 1926, is awarded annually to that student who has
made the most valuable contribution to student affairs in one or
more fields. Candidates are nominated by members of the student
body and faculty, and the winner is selected by the Executive
Committee of the Student Body. The award consists of a personal
plaque and a cash donation to that University organization or
department selected by the recipient.
The John Graham Award. This award, a
bronze plaque, was
established in memory of a beloved professor. It is given each year
to that person who has contributed the most to fine arts.
The William A. Jenks Award was
established by former students
of Dr. Jenks, distinguished scholar and the William Kenan Professor
of History, Emeritus. The recipient of the Jenks Award will be
chosen by the Department of History. He or she will have shown
strong academic promise as an undergraduate, and will have as his
or her goal, a scholarly career in the field of European History.
The award is to be used for travel or for graduate school expenses.
Awarded for one year, the grant may be renewed with approval of the
Department of History.
The Emory Kimbrough, Jr. Prize in
Sociology and Anthropology,
established in 1987 by members of the faculty in memory of
Professor Emory Kimbrough, Jr. The annual prize will be made for
outstanding achievement by a student majoring in the Department of
Sociology and Anthropology.
The George A. Mahan Awards for
Creative Writing were
established under the will of George A. Mahan, of Hannibal,
Missouri, a Lee student, who died in 1936.
Prizes are offered to the freshman,
sophomore, junior, and
senior who submitted the best prose work in his or her class.
One prize is offered to the freshman,
sophomore, junior, or
senior who submitted the best verse. Rules governing the Mahan
Awards competition may be secured from the Department of English.
All entries must be submitted to the head of the Department of
English by the announced date during the spring term.
The Philip H. Milner Award is
provided by the Textile Veterans
Association. It is awarded annually to the rising senior majoring
in administration or in economics who has achieved the highest
cumulative grade-point average on all academic work attempted,
beginning with the freshman year.
The Clark R. Mollenhoff Award was
established in 1992 by his
widow, Jane S. Mollenhoff, to memorialize the extraordinary
accomplishments of one of the nations most outstanding and widely
respected journalists, who served on the journalism faculty at
Washington and Lee for fifteen years until his death in 1991. The
award is given each year to a junior journalism major at Washington
and Lee who shows unusual promise and achievement. The stipend
enables the award recipient to undertake a project of professional
or academic merit. The award is administered by the chairman of the
Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.
The Noell-Eckes Award for
Distinguished Service in
Intercollegiate Debating is awarded annually to a member of the
University Debate Team
The Phi Beta Kappa Sophomore Award
for Scholarship is presented
annually to that sophomore who attains the highest cumulative
grade-point average during his or her first three semesters at
Washington and Lee.
The Edward Lee Pinney Prize was
established in 1981 in memory
of Dr. Edward L. Pinney, who was Professor of Politics at
Washington and Lee for 17 years. The prize is awarded annually to
an undergraduate student who demonstrates extraordinary commitment
both to personal scholarship and to the nurturing of intellectual
life at Washington and Lee.
Dr. William W. Pusey, III, Award was
created in 1981 by the
Executive Committee of the Student Body. The award is presented to
the member of the faculty or administration who has made the
greatest contribution to Washington and Lee University.
The Rensselaer Engineering and
Science Affiliated College Award
for Excellence is awarded to an outstanding student in the
engineering program with attention given to potential for success
in an engineering-related career. If admitted to the engineering
program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the award also carries
with it a Rensselaer Scholarship to be used at R.P.I.
The Ring-tum Phi Awards are
administered jointly by the
Publications Board and the editorial staff of the student
newspaper. Under the terms of the awards, five individual plaques
are presented annually to members of the University administration,
faculty, staff, or student body who have rendered outstanding
service to any phase of life at Washington and Lee.
The Sigma Delta Chi Merit Award is
presented annually by the
honorary professional journalism fraternity to that graduate who
attains the highest cumulative grade-point average as a graduate in
the Department of Journalism and Communications.
The Kenneth P. Stevens and Gary H.
Dobbs, III Award was
established in 1964 by the Zeta Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity and
is conferred by the Biology Department to a senior majoring in
biology or in premedicine who has demonstrated high academic
standards.
The Robert Stewart Award in Music
was established in 1991 to
honor Robert Stewart who served as Professor of Music and head of
the department from 1954 to 1988. It is given each year to a
graduating senior who has, in the opinion of the Music Department
faculty, contributed most significantly to music at Washington and
Lee.
The Marcellus Henry Stow Award in
Geology. M. H. Stow taught
geology at Washington and Lee from 1926 to 1957. He was head of the
department and an internationally know sedimentologist. During the
second World War he was director of the mining division of the War
Production Board. This award was established by his former
students. The award is made to an outstanding geology major on the
recommendation of the head of the department.
The Jay W. Stull Memorial Award was
established in 1968 in
memory of Captain Jay W. Stull, Class of 1960, who gave his life
for his country in Vietnam. The award is made upon the
recommendation of the United States Marine Corps in the fall of
each year to that Washington and Lee member of the Senior Marine
Platoon Leaders Class who attains the highest ranking during the
preceding summer camp training school.
The Jim Stump Prize in German honors
a devoted alumnus of the
Class of 1953. It is awarded annually, at the discretion of the
Department of German and Russian, to an undergraduate of
exceptional achievement in German.
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Medallion. This memorial,
established by the Southern Society of New York in honor of its
first president, is awarded each year by vote of the Washington and
Lee University faculty to that student in the graduating class who
excels in high ideals of living, in spiritual qualities, and in
generous and disinterested service to others.
The James A. Vann, III, 61, Prize in
European History was
established in 1986 in memory of James A. Vann, III, by friends and
former classmates. The award is to be made annually to a junior or
senior submitting the best paper in the fields of modern European
history or architecture.
Virginia Society of Public
Accountants Award. This award is a
certificate awarded annually by the Virginia Society of Public
Accountants to the outstanding member of the graduating class
specializing in accounting.
The Washington Family Descendants
Scholarship Award was
established in 1982 by approximately 600 members of the National
Society for the purpose of promoting and supporting scholarship in
the field of American history. The award ranges between $250 and
$500 and is made annually to the rising senior history major who
attains the highest grade-point average following his or her first
three years of study. Selection is made by the head of the History
Department.
The Maxwell P. Wilkinson Scholarship
in English was established
in 1988 by Mary Vail Wilkinson of Stamford, Connecticut, in memory
of her father, a member of the Class of 1928. The scholarship is to
be awarded, without consideration of financial need, to a major in
the Department of English, who is a resident of a Southern state,
and who shows love of the written, read, and spoken English word.
Recipients are to be nominated by the Department of English.
The Warren M. Wilson Award in
African History was established
in 1986 by Mr. Anthony M. Wilson and Professor Henry P. Porter, Jr.
An award was made for the first time at commencement in 1990, and
is awarded annually to a senior for graduate study in African
History.
The James Robert Wingert, III, 85,
Award in Accounting is a
memorial award to provide an annual prize to a student selected for
the Virginia Society of Public Accountants Award.
The James S. Wood Prize in German is
awarded annually by the
German department to honor an alumnus of the class of 1965 who was
killed in Vietnam.
The Frank G. Young Award in Geology
was established by the
geology department in 1989 in honor of Frank G. Young, a former
student and trustee of the University. The award is made to geology
majors in recognition of exceptional excellence in academic
performance in geology courses.
HISTORICAL BENEFACTIONS
(Listed in Approximate Chronological Order)
George Washington. George Washington
was the first notable
benefactor of the institution, having given James River Canal stock
to the University in 1796. Among the hosts who have befriended
Washington and Lee University during the period since 1796 up until
World War II are the following:
The Society of the Cincinnati in
Virginia. This group of former
officers of the Continental Army voted to present the institution
with a substantial accumulated fund in 1802.
John Robinson. This Irish immigrant
boy, soldier of the
Revolution, bequeathed to the University his entire estate,
received upon his death in 1826.
The McCormick Family. One of the
first friends to come to the
aid of General Lee in his presidency was the Virginia-born
inventor, Cyrus H. McCormick, then of Chicago, subsequently a
member of the Board of Trustees for the last twenty years of his
life. Mr. McCormick gave generously to the University in his
lifetime. Later, Mrs. McCormick and other members of the family
made a contribution to the University, and at the death of Cyrus H.
McCormick II, his sons Cyrus and Gordon McCormick made another
allocation from a fund which their father had left for the benefit
of education.
Warren Newcomb. The interest of this
distinguished businessman
of New Orleans and New York, begun in the days of Lees
administration, led ultimately to the gift of Newcomb Hall by Mrs.
Newcomb in memory of her husband.
Thomas A. Scott. Mr. Scott, then
president of Pennsylvania
Railroad and formerly Assistant Secretary of War under President
Lincoln, gave, during the incumbency of Lee, a series of munificent
gifts.
George Peabody. The great
Massachusetts philanthropist, warm
admirer of General Lee, made a considerable donation to the
University.
W. W. Corcoran. The distinguished
philanthropist of Washington,
D.C., made numerous contributions including an invaluable
collection of books as well as cash donations.
Rathmell Wilson. This famous
scientist of Philadelphia sent,
early in Lees administration, a collection of several thousand
books to repair in some measure the
effect produced by its (the
Northern Armys) excessive destructiveness.
Other Friends of Lee. Men as widely
varied as Henry Ward
Beecher of New York, Samuel J. Tilden of the same city, and Robert
H. Bayley of New Orleans, made generous contributions to the
University during the days of General Lees administration.
Vincent L. Bradford. This
Philadelphia lawyer endowed a
professorship of law, and left to the University his private
collection of paintings.
General Custis Lee. After twenty-six
years in the presidency
of the institution, this son of Robert E. Lee left a generous
bequest which was used to endow the chair of modern languages.
William Lyne Wilson Fund. Upon the
death of William Lyne
Wilson, president from 1897 to 1900 (Postmaster General of the
United States under President Grover Cleveland), a group of his
distinguished friends among whom were Grover Cleveland; John D.
Rockefeller; Isidor Straus; Thomas Fortune Ryan; Anson Phelps
Stokes; William C. Whitney, Secretary of the Navy; Charles S.
Fairchild, Secretary of the Treasury; David R. Francis, Secretary
of the Interior; Daniel S. Lamont, Secretary of War; Richard Olney,
Secretary of State; Hoke Smith, Senator from Georgia; H. A.
Herbert, Secretary of the Navy; and many other prominent Americans,
raised a memorial fund to endow the professorships of economics,
political science, and commerce.
Susan P. Lees. In 1904 Mrs. Lees, of
New York, donated money
to erect the Lees Dormitory, now the south wing of the freshman
dormitory.
The General Education Board. In a
campaign for added endowment,
begun in 1919, the General Education Board of New York City raised
a large sum of money for the University.
Robert P. Doremus. The will of Mr.
Doremus of New York, who
died in 1913, provided that upon the death of Mrs. Doremus his
entire estate should come to the University. This bequest was
received in 1936.
George W. St. Clair. Member of the Board of Trustees for
thirty-eight years, and for a long time its rector, this devoted
friend in 1931 and 1932 contributed toward the endowment of the
chair of Bible. Following the death of Mr. St. Clair, members of
his family have augmented this endowment by additional gifts.
Clara Davidson Estill. In 1916, Mrs. Estill, in return for an
annuity, deeded to the University a residential area of about
fifteen acres, now known as Davidson Park.
Alice H. White. Mrs. White of
Radford, who died in 1932,
bequeathed her entire estate to the University.
Isabelle W. Brown and Mrs. Joel W.
Goldsby. These sisters,
daughters of the late Professor J. J. White, in 1931 gave the
University the ruins of Liberty Hall Academy, together with a small
tract of land to be developed ultimately into a historical park.
Thomas H. H. Patterson. This
Philadelphia lawyer bequeathed to
the University money and property chiefly for the benefit of the
library.
Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie gave
the larger part of the money
for the original University library, later remodeled into the
McCormick Library, and most recently renovated to house The School
of Commerce, Economics, and Politics.
William H. Reid. This citizen of
Chicago gave a generous amount
of money that was used in the construction of Reid Hall.
Lucy Anderson. Mrs. Anderson gave to
the University a fund to
be applied on the purchase of a pipe organ in memory of her son,
Herbert, a devoted alumnus.
John Barton Payne. Judge Payne, who
died in 1935, made the
University one of three heirs to his residuary estate.
William R. Perkins. William R.
Perkins, a distinguished alumnus
who died in 1945, bequeathed to the University a substantial gift
to be used for general endowment.
Jessie Ball duPont. Through gifts
made in 1940 and 1958, this
influential friend of education and youth established a trust fund
in memory of her husband, Alfred I. duPont. The income from the
fund is used for scholarships as explained in the Endowed
Scholarships section of this catalogue.
From 1946 to 1948 Mrs. duPont
established a fund in memory of
her father, Thomas Ball. The income from this foundation is used to
give recognition to six faculty members who have distinguished
themselves through scholarship, effective teaching, or outstanding
service.
In 1949 and 1950 Mrs. duPont made
further contributions to
irrevocable future benefits, an individual interest in the Jessie
Ball duPont General Trust, and in 1950, 1951, and 1952 she made
further contributions of irrevocable future benefits, an undivided
interest in the Jessie Ball duPont Second General Trust.
In 1951 Mrs. duPont made a special
emergency gift toward the
current expenses of the University.
In 1954 Mrs. duPont established the
Jessie Ball duPont-Francis
P. Gaines Fund with a contribution, the income from which is to be
used, one-half for augmenting the salaries of faculty members and
administrators, and one-half for scholarships to worthy students to
be selected by the president of the University in consultation with
an appropriate faculty committee.
The Jessie Ball duPont Scholarship
Fund was established by Mrs.
Alfred I. (Jessie Ball) duPont in 1959 and subsequent years. The
income from the fund is to be awarded as scholarships to bright and
worthy students.
Mrs. duPont has made additional
gifts of considerable amounts
for other University purposes.
The Robert Lee Telford Lectureship
Program was created in 1985
by Robert Lee Telford of Naples, Florida, Class of 1922 and is
continued through a trust held by others which
was established by
Mr. Telford's estate at the time of his death in 1989.
LOANS
The following University loan funds,
in addition to the
National Direct Student Loan Program, have been established at
Washington and Lee and are governed in general by the same academic
and conduct requirements as those specified for scholarships.
Details concerning additional loan funds available to students in
the School of Law may be found in the law catalog.
The James and Nan Farquhar Loan Fund
was established in 1987
by James Farquhar of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the father of James
D. Farquhar, 63, and the grandfather of James Farquhar, 87.
The H. Reed Johnston Loan Fund was
established in 1969 by H.
Reed Johnston of New York City, Class of 1928, as an emergency fund
to provide short term loans to students who find themselves
temporarily in need of funds during the course of the academic
year.
ENDOWMENT GIFTS
Endowments are perpetual funds that
support the general
academic program of the University. These endowments honor the
donor(s), or persons designated by the donor(s), and these gifts
are singularly and permanently recognized here in this catalogue as
the official record of their generosity. The standard for named
endowment gifts is set and periodically reviewed by the Board of
Trustees.
The Walter H. Annenberg Endowment
for the Performing Arts was
established in 1990 by Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg to provide
financial support for performances in the Lenfest Center for the
Performing Arts.
The Atlantic Richfield Corporation
contributed in 1982 to the
endowment for the Society and the Professions teaching program in
ethics.
James M. Ballengee, 48L, contributed
to the endowment funds in
1981.
The Anne and Edgar Basse, Jr.
Endowment was created in 1988 to
support the varied activities of the Universitys special
collections and archival programs in the University Library. Mr.
Basse is an alumnus of the Class of 1939.
The John T. Bate, II and Margaret
Mitchell Bate Lectureship in
Demography was created in 1985 by Dr. John T. Bate, 19, of
Louisville, Kentucky, in honor and memory of his parents.
James A. Blalock, 37L, left a legacy
to the University
designated as endowment with the income to be used for Law School
financial aid.
John G. Boatwright, 15, made a gift
in memory of his wife, Mary
Archer Glass Boatwright, and their son, Dr. Robert M. Boatwright,
in 1981 for endowment purposes.
Frank Henry Brady, 32, a retired research
engineer with
Anaconda who died June 1983, left a testamentary provision to
Washington and Lee University for the establishment of an endowment
whose income is to be used to support and enrich the teaching of
biology and chemistry.
The Brown Foundation Teaching Fund
in the School of Commerce,
Economics, and Politics was given in 1981.
The L. Palmer Brown Endowment, 30,
for general purposes, was
created in 1979.
William O. Burtner 17, 21L, and his
wife, Marceline G. Burtner
made separate unrestricted bequests in 1989 and 1990. Mr. Burtners
bequest was added to a special endowment to support the Universitys
Leaders in Law and Commerce Program. Mrs. Burtners bequest was
added to the general endowment fund.
The Cadaver Endowment was committed
by the C
Society in 1981
to be designated as a residual fund in Cadavers name.
Calvin Cafritz, 52, gave to the
general endowment purposes of
the University in 1978.
Dr. Gustave Benz Capito, Class of
1899, shortly before his
death in October 1960, created The Robert E. Lee Research Fund, the
income from which is to be used to encourage a program of
undergraduate student research and faculty-student research
seminars. This fund was supplemented in 1961 and in subsequent
years by generous gifts from the Charleston Foundation for Research
(established by Dr. Capito), to fund research by the Lee Scholars
on campus.
H. Jackson Cary, III, 42, endowment
was bequeathed in 1982 to
the University for general purposes.
Christopher Chenery, 09, estate
designated the preliminary
distributions in 1973 for endowment.
Class of 1936 Historic Restoration
Endowment was established
by the class in 1986 in honor of its 50th reunion. The endowment
supports the restoration and care of the Universitys National
Historic Landmark Campus.
Class of 1939 International Studies
Endowment was established
by the class in honor of its 50th reunion. The endowment supports
an International Visiting Faculty Program and an International
Student Study Program.
Class of 1941 Library Endowment Fund
was established in 1991
by the class in celebration of its 50th reunion. The purpose of the
fund is to support the acquisition program of the University
Library.
The Class of 1942 50th Reunion
Endowment was created by the
Class of 1942 upon the occasion of its 50th reunion in 1992, and is
to be used to support high-priority academic needs of the
University. Given with love, the only restriction is that the fund
is to be used wisely. In consultation with his deans and selected
senior members of the faculty, the President of the University
shall determine the use of this fund, which may be changed from
time to time as needs and priorities shift. The Class of 1942 name
shall be attached to those programs or persons funded through this
endowment.
Class of 1962 Faculty Fellows
Endowment was established by the
class in 1987 in honor of its 25th reunion. The endowment supports
scholarship and research and professional development of the
undergraduate faculty.
Class of 1963 Scholars-in-Residence
Program was established and
permanently endowed in 1988 through gifts from members of the Class
of 1963 on the occasion of their twenty-fifth anniversary reunion.
The funds from this endowment enable the University to bring two or
three outstanding individuals to campus each year for no less than
three days each. The Class of 1963 Scholars-in-Residence are
selected by the academic deans from nominations submitted by the
faculty. The Scholars-in-Residence must be respected leaders from
academic, political, business, or spiritual fields. Each
Scholar-in-Residence delivers at least one public University
lecture, makes additional classroom presentations, and participates
in selected seminars with faculty and student majors. Some
Scholars-in-Residence may also serve during their stays as research
consultants to appropriate academic departments or individual
faculty members. The primary purpose of the program is to enhance
the academic and intellectual life of the University by immersing
these distinguished visitors in all relevant aspects of teaching
and research among the faculty and students at Washington and Lee.
Class of 1964 Endowment for the Arts
was established and
permanently endowed in 1989 by members of the class in honor of
their 25th reunion. This endowment supports performing arts
productions and the Class of 1964 Fine Arts Prize. The Class of
1964 Performing Arts Productions feature performing artists on
tour. These productions are normally to be presented in the
Universitys Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts. To be held at
least annually, these major events may be in the realm of drama,
comedy, music, dance, or multimedia format. The Class of 1964 Fine
Arts Prize is awarded annually to a junior or senior. The
recipients names will be displayed in a public area of the Lenfest
Center for the Performing Arts.
Class of 1965 Endowment for
Excellence in Teaching was
established in 1990 by members of the class in honor of their 25th
reunion. This fund annually provides special grants to selected
members of the faculty in order to recognize and to promote
excellence in teaching at Washington and Lee.
The Class of 1966 Fellowship Fund
was established in 1991 by
members of the Class of 1966 in honor of their 25th reunion. The
fellowship will each year support one or more professors who have
shown extraordinary abilities and promise as teacher-scholars.
Class of 1966 Fellows will be selected by the Dean of the College
in consultation with the President's Advisory
Committee. Each year
the Class of 1966 Fellow will receive public recognition at an
appropriate ceremony or in publications of the University.
The Fred Carrington Cole Endowment
Fund was established in 1991
by Dr. and Mrs. Milton Colvin to honor Fred Cole, who served as
president of the University from 1959 to 1967. The fund supports
the University Library. Additional gifts for this purpose have been
made by family and friends of Dr. Cole.
The Dr. John Cole Law School
Endowment was given in 1974 by his
estate in memory of his brother.
The Department of Biology
Distinguished Lecturer Fund was
established anonymously by a friend of the University in 1990 to
provide support for distinguished biologists to visit the campus
for short periods of interaction with faculty and students.
Jessie Ball duPont Trust has made
gifts for endowment since
1978. See Historical Benefactions for related gifts.
Pierre S. duPont gave an endowment
in 1953 for the department
of philosophy.
The Endowment for Leaders in Law and
Commerce was established
through gifts from the Law Classes of 1950 and 1965 and through
bequests from Miss Frances Denny, Mr. William Olin Burtner, 17,
21L, and Mrs. Lillian Woodley Norfleet. These generous gifts
allowed the University to meet a challenge grant offered by the
Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. The fund will support upper-level,
intensive research seminars that will join both law and
undergraduate students in the interdisciplinary study of law and
business.
Mrs. Arthur Kelly Evans, in addition
to previous gifts,
provided in her will for Washington and Lee to annually receive a
generous income from a residual trust.
John M. Glenn, Class of 1879,
bequeathed a fund in 1950, the
income from which is being used for faculty grants-in-aid.
The Arthur and Margaret Glasgow
Endowment Fund was bequeathed
to Washington and Lee in 1955. In addition to previous gifts, the
fund consisted of the endowment sum, as well as an interest in the
Arthur Graham Glasgow Trust to be known as the
Arthur and Margaret
Glasgow Endowment in proud memory of Francis Thomas Glasgow and
namesakes, the income to be used
primarily to promote the art of
expression by pen and tongue, including voice production and
delivery.
The Richard E. Gooch, 30, estate in
1975 included funds to be
used for endowment purposes.
The George W. Good Endowment, 23,
provided funds in 1981 for
general purposes.
The George Edward Harris Fund, 23,
was established in 1962
through the will of Mr. Harris to encourage creative writing among
students.
The Houston H. Harte Endowment 50,
fund was established in 1975
with generous additions since that time.
The William Randolph Hearst
Foundation Endowment was
established in 1987 to assist deserving secondary school students
attending the Washington and Lee Summer Scholars Program.
Paul A. Hornor, 31, in 1979 gave
land, the income from which
is to be used for endowment.
Woodson P. Houghton Endowment was
created in 1991 as a bequest
from this member of the Class of 1915. The income is used for
general support of the University.
Dr. Aubrey A. Houser, 09, created
the Robert E. Lee Endowment
in 1972.
Houston Oil and Minerals Corporation
made a gift in 1981 to be
applied to endowment purposes.
The Philip Howerton, Special Fund
for Programs in the
Department of Religion, was established by Mrs. Philip Howerton in
1972 in memory of Philip Howerton, 25.
Sidney Isenberg, 42, in 1981 created
an endowment for the
benefit of the Reeves Center.
The Right Reverend and Mrs.
Christoph Keller, 39, made a
generous commitment in 1981, a portion of which was applied to the
endowment funds for the Society and Professions program, and the
remainder was applied to general endowment. A second gift was made
in 1984 for the Hewlett-Mellon foundations challenge to create a
Faculty and Curriculum Development Endowment.
The John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial
Fund was established in
1963 by an anonymous alumnus in memory of the late President.
The Emory Kimbrough, Jr. Oxford
Exchange Fellowship was created
in 1987 by Benjamin S. Kimbrough in memory of his brother, Emory
Kimbrough, Jr., who died in 1987 while serving Washington and Lee
University as Professor of Sociology and head of the department.
Kimbrough Fellowships are awarded to Washington and Lee
participants in the exchange with University College, Oxford.
The A. Paul Knight Memorial Program
in Conservation was
established in 1987 in memory of A. Paul Knight, a Washington and
Lee student who was killed in Yellowstone National Park in June
1985. The program, developed in cooperation with the Ted Trueblood
Conservation Fund, provides financial support to students who
undertake internships with non-profit environmental and outdoor
recreation organizations.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kramer, 40,
established an endowment for
the Society and the Professions teaching programs in ethics in
1979.
The Joseph L. Lanier, Sr., Endowment
Fund, 27, was established
in 1971.
The Robert E. Lee Undergraduate
Research Program was
established in 1960 through a gift from the late Dr. Gustave Benz
Capito, an 1899 graduate of Washington and Lee. Income from this
fund provides grants for students to pursue research projects in
conjunction with or under the supervision of a professor.
Recipients are known as Robert E. Lee Research Assistants or, if
they have and maintain a 3.0 average, as Robert E. Lee Research
Scholars.
William J. Lemon, 55, 59L, made a
gift in 1981 to establish the
William J. Lemon Endowment.
Frances and Sydney Lewis, 40, 43L,
created endowment funds for
the Frances Lewis Law Center in 1972.
The James G. Leyburn Scholars
Program in Anthropology was
established in 1981 by former students and friends of James
Leyburn, who served as Dean of the University from 1947 until 1955,
when he returned to head the Department of Sociology and
Antropology until 1967. He retired from active teaching in June of
1972. The Leyburn Scholars Program is designed to further the study
of and research in anthropology by enabling the University to
provide stipends supporting student research during both the
academic year and the summer months.
Harry Lyons, 22, in 1972 set up the
Max Jacob and Jennie Natkin
Lyons Memorial Fund in memory of his parents and as endowment for
educational purposes.
Miss Emily Boyce MacKubin of Howard
County, Maryland, an
admirer of General Robert E. Lee, bequeathed in her will a generous
sum to the University in 1957.
Mrs. Eileen D. McDaniel donated
funds in 1981 for a restricted
endowment to support the Leyburn Scholars in Anthropology Program.
The A. Stevens Miles Library
Endowment was established in 1991
by Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevens Miles of Louisville, Kentucky, to
provide for the support and maintenance of the University Library.
Mr. Miles, a member of the Class of 1951, is the former chairman
and chief executive officer of the First Kentucky National
Corporation. He was elected Rector of the Universitys Board of
Trustees in 1990.
R. L. Miller, 28, 30L, established
an endowment in 1983 for
general purposes.
The Edwin A. Morris, 26, Economics
Enrichment Endowment was
established in 1988 by Edwin A. Morris, Class of 1926, to provide
funds for teaching and related activities in the Department of
Economics under the direction of the Dean of the Commerce School.
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Murphy, III
established the Murphy
Teaching Fund in 1975.
National Endowment for the
Humanities made a challenge grant
in support of the endowment for the Society and the Professions
teaching program in ethics in 1981.
Albert Newman, 24, Endowment Fund
was established in 1985 under
the estate of Mr. Newman of Stratford, Connecticut, and directed to
the Hewlett-Mellon Presidential Discretionary Fund for Faculty and
Curriculum Development.
The Alston Page Parker Endowment was
established in 1990 by the
Williams Family Foundation of Georgia, Inc. in honor of Alston Page
Parker, 89. The purpose of the endowment is to support special team
activities of the Washington and Lee womens sports program.
Miss Ruth Parmly made a gift in 1974
to the endowment of
Washington and Lee in honor of her father, Charles Howard Parmly,
and added substantially to this amount through her estate gift in
1984.
John T. Perry, Jr., 41, established
an endowment for general
academic support in 1986.
Paul D. Pickens Endowment, 17, was bequeathed by the estate
of Paul D. Pickens.
The John W. Poynor, M.D. Fund,
established in 1976 by John W.
Poynor, 62, of Birmingham, Alabama, to provide assistance for the
undergraduate college.
John Lee Pratt in 1976 bequeathed a
major portion of his estate
to Washington and Lee for student aid and faculty salaries.
The Smith Richardson Foundation
designated funds for endowment
for the School of Journalism in honor of Dr. Henry Louis Smith in
1974.
Robert W. Root, '42, established a
special endowment in 1991
to support an annual lecture series on the mind. Guest speakers are
selected on a rotating basis by the departments of psychology,
philosophy, and religion, as well as the cognitive science program.
In addition, the fund supports library acquisitions in the field of
parapsychology and related studies.
The Harvey W. Smith Endowment, 30,
was added under the will of
Harvey W. Smith in 1977.
The Todd C. Smith Memorial
Fellowship Fund was established in
1990 by friends of Todd Smith, 83, a reporter for The Tampa Tribune
who was killed in Peru in 1989 while working independently on a
story about the international drug trade. The fellowship annually
provides a stipend to enable a Washington and Lee student to pursue
accreditable academic work in a foreign country and to immerse
himself or herself extensively in that culture. The fellows
research and study are to be focused on a topic of current interest
and importance; and the fellowship is expected to result in a
publishable journalistic work. The Tampa Tribune will publish the
fellows work if it meets the Tribunes standards and editorial
needs. The competition is open to any rising junior or senior
enrolled in Washington and Lee University. The award is based on
how closely the application reflects Smiths interest in promoting
understanding of foreign issues and cultures through journalism.
The George W. Spaulding Endowment,
34, was established in 1980.
The Archibald Alexander Sproul III
Endowment for the School of
Commerce, Economics, and Politics was created in 1978 by General
Sproul, Class of 1937, to provide support for faculty development.
Hatton W. Sumners Foundation
established an endowment in 1981
to support the student Mock Political Convention and increased the
endowment in 1984.
Charles M. Switzer, 15, through his
estate, created an
endowment for the Department of Chemistry in 1986.
The Hortense Rigby and John H.
Tucker, jr. Endowment Fund was
created in 1985 under the estates of Colonel and Mrs. Tucker of
Shreveport, Louisiana. The endowment is further recognized by the
Hortense Rigby and John H. Tucker, jr. Faculty Law Library. Return
from the endowment is to be available for the general support of
the Universitys academic program.
The M. Theodore Van Leer Endowment,
51, was established in
1981.
John M. Walbridge, 55, established
an endowment for general
academic support in 1986.
Jonathan Westervelt Warner, 41, gave
a portion of his gifts to
general endowment in 1972.
The James L. Webster Memorial Fund
was established in 1953 by
William L. Webster, 12, in memory of his father.
The James W. and Celeste Whitehead
Fund was established in 1991
by a gift from Gulf States Paper Corporation to provide for the
care, cleaning, maintenance, transportation, and insurance
concerning the William Winstanley painting of George Washington,
which was a gift of Jona-than W. (Jack)
Warner, 40, Chief
Executive Officer of Gulf States Paper Corporation, in 1980.
The Ernest Williams Endowment, 38,
was established in 1980.
The William Lyne Wilson II Endowment
Fund, created in 1991 by
a distribution from the estate of William Lyne Wilson II, 27, is
devoted to the support of an annual symposium that examines topics
bearing upon the exercise or expansion of political and economic
freedom in the world. Entitled The
William Lyne Wilson II
Symposium on Political and Economic Freedom,
it features guest
lecturers of national distinction who join our own faculty and
students on campus.
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Wisdom, 21,
gave for endowment purposes
in 1975.
The Robert R. Witt Commerce
Endowment, 12, was established by
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Witt in 1979.
The William Plummer Woodley
Endowment was established in 1990
through the will of his sister, Lillian Woodley Norfleet. Income
from the fund that honors Mr. Woodley, JD 28, is to be used to
further the objectives of the University as determined by the Board
of Trustees.
Frank G. Young, 66, established the
Young Endowment in 1974 for
the special benefit of the geology department.