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Fall 2011
UNCP Today
26
Alumni Association
Board of Directors
2012 - 14
Officers
President
Sylvia Pate `99
1st Vice President
Aaron Thomas `99
2nd Vice President
Rudy Locklear `06, `11
Immediate Past President
Floyd Locklear `86
Executive Director
Renee Steele `93
Board Members
Willie D. Christian `96
Mickey Gregory `88
Adam Hardin `06
Michael Brandon McMillian `07
Virgil Oxendine `90
Jarette Sampson `01
Yolanda Sinclair `98
Patrick Brian Strickland `01 `07
Sheila Swift `03
Kristy Woods-Billings `92
Greetings Alumni,
Fall was definitely in the air as we celebrated homecoming this
year. It seemed everyone had a wonderful time regardless of which
event(s) they attended, from activities such as Kool and the Gang,
Class of 1961's 50th Reunion to the annual Alumni Awards Program.
A whole week of events culminated with tailgating and a winning
football game.
Conversations with alumni indicated that we continue to be
major contributors in our respective communities through employment and community
involvement, and we would like to think our UNCP experience helped prepare you for
some of that success.
We were so proud of our football team and coaches and are also proud of the athletes
in all of UNCP's other sports. If you were not able to participate in homecoming
activities this year, begin now to make a commitment to be a part of next year's events or
another event on campus. The next homecoming is special because it will be part of the
university's 125th anniversary.
I was fortunate to represent UNCP alumni at several homecoming events. It was such an
honor to recognize the winners of the 2011 Alumni Awards, as they are very deserving
individuals. If you see them around, congratulate Dr. Curt Locklear, Mr. Buddy Bell and
Ms. Jamie Goins for all of their accomplishments and for giving back in so many ways to
their alma mater and the community as a whole. The Alumni Awards Banquet became
part of the homecoming celebration this year and will continue in that format in the
future. So, please start thinking of potential nominees to be recognized in 2012.
It is hard to believe the December commencement has come and gone. We welcomed
more alumni to our growing association. As a reminder, former graduates need to keep
the Alumni Relations Office informed with your current contact information (www.uncp.
edu/alumni) so we can keep you informed about what is happening at your alma mater.
With the 125th celebration coming soon, we will want to keep you apprised about that.
The Alumni Association Board of Directors will hold a strategic planning session in the
coming months, and I would welcome your suggestions about alumni relations activities.
Please submit them to me via my email: sylvia.pate@uncp.edu.
As always, I would like to express appreciation for your continued support of your
university in whatever manner you contribute because those contributions are critical
to the success of UNC Pembroke and its students. During the upcoming holiday season,
remember your university and the friends you made over the years.
In the Spirit of the Hawk,
Sylvia H. Pate `99
Class Notes
Alumni may submit
new information about
retirements, births, marriages
and job changes by
submitting information via:
Office of Alumni Relations
P.O. Box 1510
Pembroke, N.C. 28372-1510
tel: (910) 521-6533
email: alumni@uncp.edu
web: www.uncp.edu/alumni
Fall 2011
Alumni
Letter to
Alumni