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(l. to r.) President Lindgren, John Vaughan '66, Robert Lambeth '71 |
4/18/12
On April 13, 2012, Randolph-Macon College Scholarship recipients and their benefactors gathered for the Annual
Scholarship Banquet in the Brock Sports and Recreation Center.
Click on Scholarship Dinner to view a slideshow of photos from this event. Randy Timmerman ’13, the recipient of the Corbelle and Ruth Gray Scholarship, as well as the Leighton Harrell, General Ministerial, T.A. Smoot Memorial, and James Toomer Bible Class Scholarships, gave the invocation. Timmerman, a
religious studies and
computer science major, is also a
Bailey Scholar.
Donors and students mingled and then enjoyed a sit-down dinner.
Ashley White ’12, the recipient of the Barclay and Robert DuPriest Scholarship, addressed the crowd and thanked the DuPriests for their generosity. White is a
music major who has been a member of the
Concert Choir, Ujima Gospel Choir, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the
French Club. In addition, she has served as an Orientation Leader and
Resident Assistant.
Ray Varner ’10, who was the recipient of the James M. and Mary Dudding Vaughn Memorial Scholarship during his tenure at R-MC, shared his gratitude to
John Vaughan ’66, who established the scholarship in his parents’ names. The scholarship gives preference to students from James River High School in Botetourt County. Since its creation, the Vaughn Scholarship has helped seven students realize their dreams of higher education. Varner is currently pursuing graduate studies at George Mason University.
R-MC President Robert R. Lindgren told guests, “For our wonderful donors among us, you have, through hard work, wise decisions, and sometimes even a bit of luck found yourselves in a position where you have the ability to serve. The fact that you have turned that ability into actual service is evidence of your desire. I thank you for what you have done for these students.”
The evening also included a special tribute to Vaughan, who was presented the
Society of Alumni’s Distinguished Service Award. President Lindgren and
Robert Lambeth ’71 presented the award to Vaughan, who recently donated an extensive
Malaysian art collection that is currently on display in the
McGraw-Page Library.
“John, you have made an exceptional impact on the lives of these students, extraordinary contributions to your alma mater, and your Yellow Jacket spirit is exemplified in your desire to share with others your love for R-MC,” said Lindgren. “It is with great pleasure that I present to you the Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations.”
Vaughan told guests, “With a deep sense of pride and humility, I accept this award and sincerely thank the Randolph-Macon College Society of Alumni and the college community for this honor. While attending Randolph-Macon, I received a college scholarship and benefited from student internship programs. My life has been enriched greatly by association with the Vaughn scholarship recipients.”
The festivities concluded with the singing of the alma mater, which was led by
Taylor Sanders ’12. Sanders, a recipient of the Barbara Sylvia Doggett Scholarship and the James M. and Mary Dudding Vaughn Scholarship, is a
music major.