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G M CA N N I V E R S A R YG M CGeorgia Military College Celebrates135th Anniversary of First Meeting of theGMC Board of TrusteesGeorgia Military College honored theschool’s Board of Trustees (past andpresent) with a luncheon on October22, 2014, the annivesary of the firstmeeting of the board in 1879 . Theevent featured a special presentation by members ofMAJ Karen Grimes’ Georgia History class who highlighted the many milestones of the past 135 years.The keynote speaker was Mr. Randy New, Chairmanof the GMC Board of Trustees.For generations, Georgia Military College hasstood as a unique educational institution within thestate of Georgia. Through legislative acts of 1920 and1922, the school was designated a corporate bodywith a publicly elected Board of Trustees.The Georgia General Assembly provided for aseven-member board to be elected from and by thecitizens of Milledgeville. They are elected every fouryears and represent each city council district. Thetrustees are prohibited from holding any other publicoffice during their term. The Milledgeville Mayorserves on the board because GMC is a city charteredschool.The board has the authority to determine policyand conduct of the college and to govern financialand personnel matters. This license also includesoverseeing the prep school curriculum andarticulation agreements for the college.The board consists of a chairman, vice-chairman,secretary/treasurer and four members-at-large. Thedesire to help the school achieve set goals is expectedfrom each trustee, but a personal connection toGMC is not required.2014-2015 GMC Board of Trusteesgrowth in the online programs and expansion of allcampuses throughout the state. The mostmemorable event in his tenure was the opening ofthe Usery Building-the first building dedicatedsolely to the prep school.New holds an Associate of Business Administration from GMC and a Bachelor of BusinessAdministration in Economics and Managementfrom Georgia College (GC). He is the co-owner ofBayne’s Army Store, managing partner in VBRNInvestments, and a partner in the Old Capitol GunClub and BNS Properties.He is a member of many organizationsincluding the Milledgeville/Baldwin Chamber ofCommerce, Milledgeville Main Street, the NationalWild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, and theNational Rifle Association. He is well-known intown for his volunteerism, especially for themanagement of the Empty Stocking Fund (ESF). In2013, the ESF, funded completely throughdonations, provided holiday meals to overthree-hundred families in need.New is a member of Black Springs BaptistChurch and enjoys spending time with his family,including grandson Jared New. In his down time, heappreciates fishing, hunting, and shooting.Randy New, ChairmanGMC is truly a familytradition for Milledgevillenative and ChairmanRandy New. A graduate ofboth the prep school (’71)and junior college (’73), heRandy Newmet his wife of 39 years,Cynthia (’72 &’74), at thehistoric campus. Their children, daughter Diana(prep school ‘00), and son Corey (’02 &‘04)continued the legacy into the new millennium.A trustee for more than twenty years, Newviews his role in GMC’s future as one of promoting6The Cadence SPRING 2015George HoganVice ChairmanA much-respectedbusinessman and longtimeGMC advocate, ViceChairman George Hogan,is currently in his fifth termGeorge Hoganas a trustee. A native of Milledgeville, he is adistinguished Vietnam veteran having served in theUnited States Army during the years 1966-1968.Hogan owns and operates George Hogan & SonsLogging and Tree Service Company. He is married toPatricia Ann Hogan and together they have fivechildren, thirteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Hogan was the first African-Americanofficer for the Ga State Patrol to work within theMiddle Ga area. He served alongside secret serviceagents guarding President Jimmy Carter after thefamily left the White House and returned to Plains, Ga.During his tenure, he has served with four mayorsand has witnessed remarkable changes to the maincampus. “The renovations of the older buildings alongwith the construction of new facilities has been justamazing,” stated Hogan.He says the growth of online programs andexpansion of campuses across the state has made acollege education accessible to all who desire it. “It ismy job, as a trustee, to promote this institution’s assetsand ensure that the public know what an excellenteducation can be obtained here,” added Hogan.In addition to running his business and serving as atrustee, Hogan is involved in numerous organizationsincluding the Middle Georgia Region DevelopmentCorporation. He is currently a member of theAmerican Legion Post 523, the NAACP, and acharter member of the 100 Black Men of Milledgeville/Baldwin County. His charitable contributionsinclude being a founding board member for theMilledgeville Habitat for Humanity. He has been amember of Trinity CME Christian Church for oversixty years and is president of the Baldwin SouthernChristian Leadership Conference.Doris RenfroeSecretary/TreasurerMs. Doris Renfroe is anative of Milledgeville and hasserved on the board for eightyears. She graduated fromBoddie High School in 1958Doris Renfroeand attended GMC as a nontraditional business student.An award winning employee, she retired fromCentral State Hospital after working 34 years as asecretary. She believes her service on the board helpsfurther the education of the school’s students. Shestresses, “Education is imperative as it allows people togrow and have a secure future.”In her seventies, she goes to the gym nearly everyday of the week to stay fit and feel young. A widow,Renfroe has two children, a son Grayson Renfroe, anda daughter Debra Lango.Reverend Tony FraleyMember-at-large,Reverend Tony Fraley, bringsdecades of experience incommunity activism andleadership to the board. Aformer GMC student inRev. Tony FraleyGeneral Studies, he holds aBachelor of Theology from American TheologicalSeminary and is the pastor of Vaughn Chapel BaptistChurch.Elected in 2013, Fraley is in his first term and seeshis role on the board as a steward of the school. Hesays, “As a trustee, my role is one of a wise steward whois tasked with identifying and recommendingopportunities that foster growth and sustainability.”As a trustee, Fraley’s most memorable event wasthe historical penning of the partnership betweenGMC and Fort Valley State University. He believesthis connection provides another opportunity for localstudents to continue their education within theMiddle Georgia area.Fraley has extensive experience in serving thecommunity in various leadership positions. He is thepresident of the Baldwin County 21st CenturyMinisterial Alliance, co-owner of Voyage of Hope,founder of Crack Prevention-the Family andCommunity Conservation Center, and serves on theRiverbend Correctional Facility Board of Directors.He is a former board member for the Salvation Armyand the Adult Education Program.Fraley enjoys family life with wife Daphane, sonLaVata Antonio Fraley and daughter Shameka Fraley.He is a proud grandfather to grandsons Darien Fraleyand LaVata Antonio Fraley, Jr. and to granddaughterJaKia Fraley. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking,traveling and baking.Alberto C. Martinez, Jr.Member-at-large AlbertoC. Martinez, Jr. is a graduate ofGMC prep school (’70) andreceived his undergraduateand law degree from theUniversity of Georgia. HisAlberto Martinez, Jr.brother Sandy (’73) anddaughter Mary Beth (’06) are both graduates of the prepschool as well. Making GMC a family affair, brotherGeorge taught Physics at the school for several years.A member since 2000, Martinez views his role asone in support of the president and staff running theschool and in planning and providing for its future. Hestates, “We are a group of people who care aboutGMC and are willing to volunteer our time to help seeto it that the school has the best leadership andA N N I V E R S A R Yadministration possible.”For Martinez, it is hard to choose one singularfavorite event that he has been involved with as a boardmember. He believes the most important accomplishments have originated from a cumulative effort tobring about growth and change. “In my fourteen yearson the board, there has been an impressive transformation of the main campus-the new and modernbuildings, the Grant Parade Field, the athletic fields-atruly amazing makeover,” he said.Retired from the state of Georgia, he last served aschief assistant in the Ocmulgee Judicial CircuitDistrict Attorney’s Office. He is a member of theProsecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia. His familyincludes wife Jeanine and daughter, Mary Beth.Ken VanceAlthough he is atransplant from SouthGeorgia, member-at-largeKen Vance has been adedicated citizen ofMilledgeville for decades.Ken VanceHe is currently in his firstterm as a board member and isexcited to be part of the school’s bright future.Vance brings a myriad of experiences to the boardtable. As the head of campus police at GC for overtwenty-seven years, he was known to locals andstudents simply as “Chief.” He served on theMilledgeville City Council for twenty-eight years andhas degrees in English, Creative Writing, and PublicAdministration. Governor Sonny Purdue appointedVance as the executive director of the Peace OfficersStandards and Training Council of Georgia-he wasreappointed under current Governor Nathan Deal.Married to Carol Grant Vance, they have twochildren, Emily (HS ’06) and John Austin (HS ’10),who are both GMC graduates. Vance praises thestrong educational support that helped his childrenachieve success. “The Character Education Programthat is the foundation of the school’s curriculum iswhat I see as the greatest influence on my children,”said Vance. “Additionally, the disciplined environment,created by Principal John Thornton and AssistantPrincipal Pam Grant and the wonderful faculty,contributed to their value base.” He firmly believes theschool prepares students for the next step in their livesafter graduation.SPRING 2015 The Cadence7

GMC Foundation isTOP FUNDRAISERIN GEORGIA GIVES DAY CAMPAIGNThe GMC Foundation was named the state’stop fundraiser during Georgia Gives Day, raising 120,705 during the 24-hour online givingcampaign on November 13, 2014. Georgia GivesDay is asignificantplatform forengagingonline givingand thisevent hasbecome partof ing campaign. Our efforts brought asizable increase due in large part byramping up our social media exposurewhich helped us reach more audiences thanin years past.Our donors understand the importance of investing inscholarships for our students, many of whom are thefirst in their family to attend college. With nine (soon tobe 11) locations across the state, we encouraged afriendly competitionamong our campuses,which added to theexcitement of the day.We were proud ofthe level of involvement by our studentsvia social media.Anyone who donatedor tweeted about ourcampaign received asticker, with thehash tag (#GMCGives). Manycampuses alsooffered “treats for tweets.”Georgia Military College’s first priority is tocontribute to our students’ success and GeorgiaGives Day 2014 allowed us to celebrate a great victoryfor our students and with our students.LOCKSTEP TECHNOLOGY GROUPTO ESTABLISH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPOn Georgia Gives Day, Lockstepogy Scholarship will be awarded annually to aTechnology Group, a boutique reseller ofstudent in a technology-oriented program ofIT solutions, generously committed tostudy. “We loved the idea of establishing aestablishing an endowed scholarship.technology-specific scholarship,” Brian said.Lockstep leaders, who have been“Technology offers so many promisingstrategic technology partners with thecareers and we try to give back to ourcollege for a number of years, made theeducational customers what we can.”pledge after learning about GeneralThrough its work with GMC for the pastLt. Gen. Caldwell, Ken Dreon, PresidentCaldwell’s scholarship initiative. “Hethree years, Lockstep has played anotherof Lockstep, and Brian Onstottexplained the need for scholarships andimportant role for students by completelywe already knew how deserving GMC students are, so it wasredesigning and redeploying the school’s IT infrastructure.an easy decision,” said Brian Onstott, Lockstep’s Director of“We’re extremely grateful to Lockstep for their hard work,State and Local Education. “It’s extremely satisfying to supporttheir generosity and their enthusiasm for backing our stusuch a worthy cause and be able to see the direct results ofdents,” said GMC President, Lieutenant General William B.our donation.”Caldwell, IV. “They’re a great example of a valued businessOnce the endowment is established, the Lockstep Technolpartner going the extra mile to make a meaningful difference.”FGMC UnveilsUSERY COMMUNITY ROOMaculty, staff and alumni of Georgia Military College recentlygathered at Usery Hall for the unveiling of a new community roomdedicated to a special guest.The Honorable W.J. Usery Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Laborand GMC alumnus, cut the ceremonial ribbon that unveiled thenew Usery Community Room.“I believe I have lived a life in accordance with the creed of this institutionand I am proud to call myself a GMC alumnus,” Usery said. “But I am also 91years old, and I want to make sure that the school that I love and has made methe man I am today lives on long after we have passed. I am asking that thisroom be christened the Usery Community Room to reflect the largest part ofmy public life at GMC and the navy.”Usery became the first Georgian to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Hewas appointed to the position in 1976 by U.S. President Gerald Ford.During his military career, he served aboard the Tutuila in the U.S. Navy’sPacific Fleet from 1943-1946.During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Usery expressed his thoughts on thesignificance GMC has had on the accomplishments in his life.“Through many trials in the navy the GMC mottos, ‘duty, honor, country,’and ‘character above all’ were always there to guide me. GMC made it possibleto face the fear of death and overcome it,” he said.GMC President Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, IV said it was an honor tobe in the company of Usery and an even greater honor to have his legacypreserved at GMC.“We are in the presence of a great man, but we are also in the presence ofone of our most dedicated alumni. It is truly an honor to have his legacypreserved at our institution.”Usery said it was his fondest hope that the room will help bring peopletogether.“I hope that this room may in a small way help bring people together notjust among the faculty and students at GMC but across our fair city — helpingto overcome current geographic and racial barriers.”The coming together of different groups is the core objective of the newcommunity room as well as his legacy, he added.“As my legacy at GMC, I want to help in providing for the years ahead the opportunity for all of us to work together for thefuture we want our children, our schools, our city and our nation to have. This is what Usery Community Room is all about.”—W.J. Usery Jr.8The Cadence SPRING 2015SPRING 2015 The Cadence9

A L U M N IW E E K E N DA L U M N IW E E K E N DAlumni Weekend 2014 wasfull of exciting new events,as well as, visits with manyfrom GMC’s past.“The Alumni Weekend for our JC ‘64 class was nothing short of wonderful. GMC went all out to make everything and everyone quite special.The campus has been transformed and I certainly plan to return again.” -- Dr. Richard Elmore (JC ’64)10The Cadence SPRING 2015SPRING 2015 The Cadence11

A L U M N IW E E K E N DA L U M N IW E E K E N DGMC announces2014 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS“I was glad to see that there were some of my classmates there whomI had not seen since 1969 and, hopefully, there will be more there this year.It was a GREAT weekend and I commend the GMC staff for the work thatobviously went into the planning and execution.” --Wayne Burton: (JC ‘69)These nine extraordinary people are representative of the fine character and countlessacts of excellence displayed by the alumni and friends of Georgia Military College. GMC is fortunate to have beena part of the lives of each of these fine people. Their contributions have, without a doubt, made the world a better place.Distinguished Alumnus AwardOutstanding Young Alumnus AwardCommunity Service AwardBRIGADIER GENERAL TOMMY FRANCISGRIER, JR.,CAPTAIN AURLBRIO L. FENNELLBARBARA SHAHEENAlexandria, VirginiaWarner Robins, GeorgiaCentennial, ColoradoThe Outstanding YoungAlumnus Award recognizesalumni who, having completedtheir studies at GMC withinthe past fifteen years, havedemonstrated excellence inacademics or in their chosenprofessions, or who have madegreat strides in their personallife, and who show promise ofcontinuing excellence.The Community ServiceAward is given to GeorgiaMilitary College alumniwho, through leadership,inspiration, teamwork, orhard work in the spirit ofvolunteerism or in theirprofessional activities,have taken the lessons ofGMC’s Character Educationbeyond the classroomand whose actions arecharacterized by a historyof exemplary serviceresulting in unquestionableimprovements within theircommunity.The Distinguished AlumniAward recognizes alumniwhose lives have embodiedthe ideals of Georgia MilitaryCollege including discipline,moral character, and learning,whose accomplishments havemade a conspicuous andpositive impression on thosewho will follow their lead, andwhose lives are examples ofextraordinary accomplishment.Tommy Francis Grier, Jr.JC 1960Outstanding Young Alumnus AwardHonorary Alumna AwardCOLONEL BERNARD R. LINDSTROMCAPTAIN JEREMY HAYNES Henrico, VirginiaJUDY ARCHERThe Alumni AchievementAward is designated for analumnus who has attainednotable success in his chosenfield or profession, and whoseachievement might serveas an inspiration to anyoneconsidering entering thatchosen field or profession, ormight serve as inspiration toanyone to excel in his chosenfield or profession because ofthe example set by the recipientof this award.We invite alumni and friends to submit nominations for the 2015 GMC Alumni Awards.The deadline for nominations is June 15, 2015. For additional information, please call the Office of College Relations at (478) 445-0202.Mail your nominations to: Alumni Awards, Office of Advancement, Georgia Military College, 201 East Greene Street,Milledgeville, GA 31061 or email to: ehamilton@gmc.edu.Please include supporting documentation for the nomination using no more than 500 words. You may include: career highlights,achievements, commnity service, letters of recommendation and/or newspaper/magazine articles. Specify GMC graduate HS and/or JC.Award Nomination Category: Alumni Achievement Distinguished Alumni Outstanding Recent AlumniThe Outstanding YoungAlumnus Award recognizesalumni who, having completedtheir studies at GMC withinthe past fifteen years, havedemonstrated excellence inacademics or in their chosenprofessions, or who have madegreat strides in their personallife, and who show promise ofcontinuing excellence.Bernard R. LindstromJC 1988The Cadence The Honorary Alumni Awardis bestowed upon individualswho are not alumni ofGeorgia Military College,but who have renderedspecial or exceptional serviceto the school or to its AlumniAssociation, and who, byvirtue of their service, areworthy of the designation ofGMC Alumnus and all thatthe designation entails.Jeremy HaynesJC 2004Judy ArcherOutstanding Young Alumnus AwardHonorary Alumna AwardWILLIAM EDWARD “ED” ROBINSON, IIICAPTAIN IBRAHIM OMAR TANTAWIDR. MAIDANA NUNNMilledgeville, GeorgiaNew Orleans, LouisianaMilledgeville, GeorgiaThe GMC Service Award isdesignated for an alumnusor friend of Georgia MilitaryCollege who has renderedspecial service to the schoolor to any of its ancillaryorganizations including theGMC Alumni Association, theBulldog Club, the Booster Club,or the GMC Foundation, Inc.The Outstanding YoungAlumnus Award recognizesalumni who, having completedtheir studies at GMC withinthe past fifteen years, havedemonstrated excellence inacademics or in their chosenprofessions, or who have madegreat strides in their personallife, and who show promise ofcontinuing excellence.The Honorary AlumniAward is bestowed uponindividuals who arenot alumni of GeorgiaMilitary College, but whohave rendered special orexceptional service to theschool or to its AlumniAssociation, and who, byvirtue of their service, areworthy of the designation ofGMC Alumnus and all thatthe designation entails.Honorary Alumni Community Service Award GMC Service AwardSPRING 2015Jonesboro, GeorgiaGMC Service AwardEd RobinsonHS 1959, JC 196112Barbara ShaheenJC 2010Alumni Achievement AwardPittsburg, PennsylvaniaNominate your choice for the 2015 Alumni Awards!Aurlbrio FennellJC 2004Maidana NunnIbrahim Omar TantawiJC 2004SPRING 2015 The Cadence13

R E U N I O N SR E U N I O N S2014 Band Company ReunionJC Class of 1974BG Curt RauhutHarry McRaeClyde DunnCliff OwdomDess SmithTerry “Falstaff” JohnsonBen UnderwoodDean MillsRobert RushingLt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, IVKen McDonaldRobert Goggans (HS ‘72)Shannon New-Diaz (HS ‘75, JC ‘77)Merel Harrison (JC ‘74)Carl Mixon (HS ‘72, JC ‘74)Jeffrey D. Kilian (HS ‘72, JC ‘74)David Grant (HS ‘72, JC ‘74)Band Company and Gold BrigadeDanny StoweDr. Robert BaerFred BrownGraham BirdWarren TaylorAl DavisMike WitherspoonJack RileyRobert RushingBen BoatwrightSteve SmirlisBuzz DurhamDr. Richard “Rich” ElmoreCharles PenningtonHS and JC Classes of 1964 - Gold BrigadeJack RileyRobert Glenn RossAl DennisDanny StoweDr. Richard T. Elmore, Jr.Shannon New-Diaz;alumni board presidentRobert RushingDr. Robert BaerSteve SmirlisMike WitherspoonHS and JC Classes of 1973JC Class of 1989 - 25th ReunionSGT Wayne T. Burton, Jr.COL Bobby L. ChristineCOL Reginald G. (Reg) Nealcelebrating withCOL Tom Torrance (HS ‘74)COL Bernard (Bernie) Lindstrom (JC ‘88)COL Kevin Ford Gregory (JC ‘88)HS and JC Classes of 1994 - 20th ReunionSummer Veal-ConnerJamie Weaver-FranksDavid HumphusJennifer Veal-WinklerLeslie Jones-SimmonsHope Bishop-PopeRob RogersAllyson Hiett-AdamsKeita Shinholster-DeveroBrandon WilliamsKevin FranksHS and JC Classes of 1974 - 40th Reunion2015 CLASS REUNIONSJim and Maggie Kjer, Mike and Kathy Perez and Ben and CarolPlexico (in front)14The Cadence SPRING 2015HS Class of 1974: Millard Harrington, Patricia Thompson, Tom Torrance,Charlotte S. McShurley, and Bill BarnesALUMNI WEEKEND REUNIONS:HS & JC 1965 – 50th Reunion “The Gold Brigade”HS & JC 1970 – 45th ReunionBandCompanyHS & JC 1975 – 40th ReunionHS 1975 – 40th ReunionClassAgent:TerryJohnsonHS & JC 1980 – 35th ReunionDate: TBD1975JohnsonRoadHS & JC 1985 – 30th ReunionClass Agent: Clay WoodWarrenton,GA30828HS & JC 1990 – 25th Reunion “The Silver Brigade”478-363-4511 (c)gmclostcadets@outlook.comHS& JC 1995 – 20th Reunionccwood@triumphgroup.com706-466-4757HS & JC 2000 – 15th ReunionHS & JC 2005 – 10th ReunionIf you would like to help with planning your anniversary reunion, please contact Earlene Hamilton at ehamilton@gmc.edu or 478-445-0205.SUMMER:

Fraley enjoys family life with wife Daphane, son LaVata Antonio Fraley and daughter Shameka Fraley. He is a proud grandfather to grandsons Darien Fraley and LaVata Antonio Fraley, Jr. and to granddaughter JaKia Fraley. In his spare time, he enjoys woodwork