Distinguished R-MC Alumni Honored at Regional Event in Richmond

President Robert Lindgren congratulates award recipients Allison Rickman Starr ’03 and J. Robert Hicks ‘60

Randolph-Macon College’s Society of Alumni honored two distinguished alumni during a reception at the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

J. Robert Hicks, Jr.’60 was awarded the Alumni Distinguished Service Award for his years of special service and dedication to Randolph-Macon College. He is currently the vice president of development and community affairs with Goodwill of Central Virginia. He has generously provided internship opportunities with Goodwill for R-MC students for many years and is always willing to serve as a guest speaker in the area of non-profit organizations for the Careers Symposia at the college. Hicks is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Alumni and was chair of his 35th reunion committee in 1995. He currently serves as a member of the Randolph-Macon College Heritage Society and has faithfully supported the college’s annual fund for many years.

Hicks graduated from R-MC in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in English. In 1975, he graduated from UVA’s Graduate School of Retail Bank Management.

Allison Rickman Starr ’03 was awarded the Young Alumna Service Award for her outstanding support of Randolph-Macon College. She has served on the R-MC Board of Associates since 2001 and on the Young Alumni Board since 2004; additionally, she has been a member of the Presidents Society since 2006. Starr has given invaluable support to college events, including the “Macon Connections” business networking breakfasts. Additionally, she has been a guest speaker during R-MC Careers Symposia and has participated in phonathons to benefit the work of the college.

Starr graduated from Randolph-Macon College in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business. She is currently an associate buyer at Circuit City Stores in Richmond.

The reception was attended by 175 people; guests included President Robert Lindgren and Provost William Johnston. Board of Trustee member Dr. Steve Long ‘82 served as host for the evening.