Grady College Centennial Gala

Honoring The Charter Class of The Grady Fellowship

The Centennial Campaign for Grady: 1915-2015Democracy’s Next Generation

Thursday, November 20, 2008 The Classic Center

Athens, Ga.

& Announcing

Grady College Centennial Gala

November 20, 2008

Welcome

RemaRks

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E. Culpepper ClarkDean

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Michael F. AdamsPresident

The University of Georgia

Deborah Norville (ABJ '79)Host of CBS’ Inside Edition

Deborah Roberts (ABJ '82)ABC News Correspondent

E. Culpepper ClarkDean

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The Grady College serves the state, nation and world by: (1) developing and disseminating knowledge about communication institutions and the processes and role

of mass communication in society; (2) preparing students to be critical thinkers and outstanding

communication professionals; and (3) creating and transferring knowledge about mass communication that informs and serves the public, communication

professionals, academics and policy makers.

The Grady Mission

Grady Society Alumni Board

Gene Colter (ABJ ’89)Peppercom Strategic Communication

Jody Danneman (ABJ ’88) Atlanta Image Arts

Mark Garrison (ABJ ’01) National Public Radio

Cynthia Harris (ABJ ’94) Microsoft Corporation

Josh Jackson (ABJ ’94) Paste magazine

Jeff Jowdy (ABJ ’83) Lighthouse Counsel

Grady Board of Trust

Eric NeSmith (ABJ ’02) The Highlander

Amanda Rosseter Schab (ABJ ’90) WSB-TV

Steve Sears (ABJ ’90) Barron’s and Barron’s Online

Jennifer Sloan (ABJ ’86) VALE Inco Limited

Scott Williamson (MMC ’92) Coca-Cola North America

Mesha Chance Wind (ABJ ’90) The Cairo Messenger

Joe Belew (ABJ ’72)Consumer Bankers Association

Brian Johnstone (ABJ ’68)Lockheed Martin

Susan RosenbergUPS Public Relations

Brian BrodrickJackson Spalding

Chris Jones (ABJ ’73)Verizon Wireless Secretary/TreasurerBoard of Trust

Dan A. SchaferCoca-Cola NorthAmerica

Pamela (P.J.) BrowningThe Sun News

Melissa Libby (ABJ ’85)Melissa Libby & AssociatesExecutive CommitteeBoard of Trust

Swann Seiler (ABJ ’78)Georgia Power CompanyVice PresidentBoard of Trust

Jean Cobb (ABJ ’74)Freebairn & Company

Tim Mapes (ABJ ’86)Delta Air LinesPresidentBoard of Trust

Jennifer Sloan(ABJ ’86)VALE Inco Limited

Bill Crane (ABJ ’84)C.S.I.: Crane

Burgett Mooney (BBA ’73)Rome News-Tribune

Mark Smith (ABJ ’66)Smith CommunicationsPast PresidentBoard of Trust

Richard DavisCNN News Group

Lauran Neergaard (ABJ ’89)The Associate Press

Sam Starnes (ABJ ’89) Philadelphia, PA

Frank DentonFlorida Times Union

Dink NeSmith (ABJ ’70)Community Newspapers, Inc.

Laurie StraussAtlanta Press Club

Sherri F. Simmons (ABJ ’94)Duffey Communications

Donald A. Perry (ABJ ’74)Chick-Fil-A, Inc.

Thomas StultzTriple Crown Media

Rex Granum (ABJ ’72) Prism Public Affairs

Jere PigueGeorgia Association of Broadcasters

Charles Van Rysselberge(ABJ ’68, MA ’71)Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Charles Hayslett (ABJ ’73)Hayslett Group

Condace Pressley (ABJ ’86)WSB Radio

Julia WallaceThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Betty Hudson (ABJ ’71)National Geographic Society

Robin RhodesGeorgia Press Association

Chris Wood(ABJ ’87, Ph.D ’06) JWA

John W. ‘Jay’ Jacobs, III Jacobs Media Corporation

Gloria Ricks Taylor (ABJ ’66)Hearst Corporation

Neely Young (BBA ’66)Georgia Trend magazine

The Grady Fellowship

John G. “Jimmy” Alston (ABJ ´66)President, The John Huland Carmical FoundationAtlanta, GA

“The Carmical Foundation is named for my friend, veteran journalist and distinguished UGA alumnus, the late John Huland Carmical, who received a journalism degree from UGA and for 46 years worked as a financial reporter and editor for The New York Times.”

Bill “Whispering Bill” Anderson (ABJ ´59)Songwriter, EntertainerNashville, TN

“I have given a lot of thought over the years as to just what Dean Drewry might have said upon learning that one of his Grady graduates hung his degree on the wall of a hillbilly song-writing shop in Nashville, Tenn. I can almost picture him standing behind that Great Podium in the Sky, peering across the top of his horn-rimmed spectacles, shaking his head, and wondering where he went wrong.”

Neil L. Aronstam (ABJ ´65)Founder, Independent Media Services, retiredNew York, NY

“In this land of opportunity, I have found that in order to take the opportunity, sometimes you have to make the opportunity. Just because you are the only one who understands something, who has found an idea, who has solved a problem no one else knew existed, it does not necessarily mean that you are nuts - at least not in a bad way. Take heart. It may just mean that you are first. And, in my experience, that’s a pretty good place to be.”

Dennis Berry (ABJ ´66)Vice Chairman, Cox Enterprises, retiredBoca Raton, FL

“Ask yourself one question, ‘Is it right? Then do what you believe is best for your town, your state and your country.” - James M. Cox

Conway Broun (ABJ ´70)Phoenix Investment Group, LLCAthens, GA

“Can I provide a remembrance of Grady, 1965-1970, in 25 to 50 words? No!…It was great! I hated to graduate.”

Otis A. Brumby, Jr. (LLB ´65)Publisher, The Marietta Daily Journal and Neighbor Newspapers, Inc. President, The Brumby Chair CompanyMarietta, GA

“A great newspaper has both personality and character. It functions not only to inform, not only to reflect opinion, but to lead it and to be identified with the best interest of its commu-nity.” - Anonymous

M. Tyus Butler (ABJ ´35)Professor Emeritus, Grady CollegeAthens, GA

“My hometown is Griffin, Ga., the hometown of Dean John Dre-wry. So I had a warm welcome to the Grady College. This was especially true since my grandfather and Dean Drewry’s father were in business together for many years. It was cotton ware-house, cotton brokerages when cotton was king. Teaching at Grady for nearly 40 years established close friendships with many students. They have been very welcome.”

The Board of Trust of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication congratulates The Grady Fellowship, the inaugural

members of which, by virtue of their accomplishments, friendship and service are members emeritus and honoris causa of the Trust. On behalf of the Grady Board of Trust, join me and the faculty, staff, students and

alumni of the Grady College in saluting them.

- E. Culpepper Clark, Dean

J. Carrol Dadisman (ABJ ´56)Publisher, The Tallahassee Democrat, retiredTallahassee, FL

“My life’s most precious treasures are traceable to the Grady School. I met Mildred (Sparks) in Dean Drewry’s Journalism 101 class and courted her while we worked on The Red and Black. Associations and training at Grady were instrumental at every stage of my career, and one of my joys in retirement is serving on The Red and Black board.”

Tom Dowden (ABJ ´62; MA Political Science ´64)Founder and CEO, Dowden CommunicationsCashiers, NC

“A saying by Dean John Drewry inspired me to follow my profes-sion in electronic journalism after graduating from the Grady College in 1962. The Dean said,”… remember, in deciding your future career choices, that work is work only if you had rather be doing something else.”

Mrs. John (Miriam) Drewry (BBA ´42)Administrator, UGA, retiredAthens, GA

“John and I were there in 1965 for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the School of Journalism in 1915. It is exciting to “sit in” for John and be a part of the plan-ning and preparation for the Centennial celebration.”

Frank Compton (ABJ ´68)Chief Creative Ambassador, Brunner, Inc.Atlanta, GA

“Isn’t storytelling fun? Isn’t it great to get up every day with noth-ing to do but find another way to tell another story! As Grady grads, we have a unique calling and I can’t think of a better way to have spent life.”

Don Carter (ABJ ´38)Newspaper Executive and Publisher, retiredCarolyn Carter (ABJ ´40)Journalist, Photograher, retiredSea Island, GA

“We are proud that we have a strong and dedicated College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. During this period of media merge, technology accel-eration and public doubts, we believe it helps assure us of con-tinued free rights, fair government and economic progress.”

Lee Duffey (ABJ ´80)Public Relations Entrepreneur, Founder, Duffey Communications WaterSound, FL

“The golden rule applies to all facets of life, especially business: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Carlton Curtis (ABJ ´72)Vice President of Industry Affairs, Foodservice and Hospitality Division, Coca-Cola North AmericaAtlanta, GA

“I’ve spent my entire adult life married to the same person, work-ing for the same company, and being proud to be a graduate of the Grady College. Life is pretty simple when you’re fortunate enough to get it right the first time.”

Maxine Clark (ABJ ´71)Founder and CEO, Build-A-Bear WorkshopSt. Louis, MO

“Throughout my career and especially since founding Build-A-Bear Workshop, I’ve made philanthropy a priority. Whether through monetary donations or the gift of time and expertise, it is an essential personal moral imperative. Contributing to others is a way of paying back the universe for your own good fortune. When you weave the spirit of giving and community responsibil-ity into the DNA of your company, the rewards are immeasur-able. Giving back is really giving forward.”

Bill Hartman (ABJ ´70)Weekend Sports Anchor, WSB-TV, retiredAtlanta, GA

“Sitting in Dr. Worth McDougald’s journalism class in the ‘60s, I was fascinated by television news. It was new and exciting and I knew early that I wanted to be a part of that profession.”

Bruce Finland (ABJ ´74)Chairman and CEO Professional Development GroupMcLean, VA

“I signed up for the Introduction to Broadcast News Writing class my junior year because it was early enough in the day to allow for plenty of afternoon tennis. Little did I know my extraordinary teacher would launch me on a lifelong career, and the smart, beautiful, and totally captivating girl sitting next to me in class would become my partner for the next 35 years. Thank you pro-fessor Bill Martin for the inspiration and confidence to take on the world. And thank you, Glen Wilson, still sitting across the break-fast table and still making all my dreams come true.”

Charles Hayslett (ABJ ´73)Founder and CEO, Hayslett Group LLC Atlanta, GA

“In truth, I was not much of a student during my Grady days. I married young, had two young children while still in college, worked full time at The Daily News while going to school and usually struggled to maintain decent grades (which might have been the case even if I had remained footloose and fancy free). But I never lost sight of the importance of finally securing a col-lege degree (a goal that sometimes seemed in doubt), and in the years since graduating have felt an enduring appreciation for the value of my Grady degree. So being part of The Grady Fel-lowship has special meaning. It is an honor and a responsibility.”

Rex Granum (ABJ ´72)Partner, Prism Public AffairsWashington, DC “I remember working long into the night with a delightful group of Red and Black editors and reporters, many friends still. We stretched ourselves, taking on responsibilities well beyond our years, and successfully made the switch from a twice-a-week tabloid to a four-times-a-week broadsheet we proudly declared a “daily.”

Betty J. Hudson (ABJ ´71)Executive Vice President of Communications, The National Geographic SocietyWashington, DC

“‘Please’ and ‘thank you’ are indeed magic words, but the most powerful combo may in fact be ‘I’ve never thought of it that way before….’ An open mind and heart – to new ideas, tech-nologies, possibilities, people and cultures – along with a well developed sense of humor are essential…”

Millard Grimes (ABJ ´51)President and CEO, Grimes PublicationsAthens, GA

“A newspaper can drop the same thought into a thousand minds at the same moment. A newspaper is an adviser that does not require to be sought, but comes to you without dis-tracting your private affairs. Newspapers therefore become more necessary as men become more equal individuals. To sup-pose that newspapers only serve to protect freedom is to dimin-ish their importance; they maintain civilization.” - De Tocqueville

Charlayne Hunter-Gault (ABJ ´63)Journalist, National Public Radio CorrespondentJohannesburg, South Africa

“I am often reminded of my own desire to become a journalist, back in the time when young black girls growing up in segre-gated South were not supposed to have such dreams. When I told my mother of my dreams, inspired by the comic strip char-acter Brenda Starr, she didn’t tell me to can the pipe dreams, and do something real. She simply said, ‘If that’s what you want to do, fine,’ for instinctively my mother knew that dreams propel ambition. As a result, my life as a journalist has exceeded even my wildest dreams.”

Jenny N. Duffey (ABJ ´80)COO, Duffey Communications, retired WaterSound, FL

“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Since time was money in our business, I often used this quote in professional development training for our employ-ees. This advice from Confucius still rings true to me today; it tells us that as long as 2,500 years ago, a wise man knew that “now is the time” to invest in things that you care about.”

Tom Johnson (ABJ ´63)President, CNN News Group, retired Chairman of the Board, The Lyndon B. Johnson FoundationAtlanta, GA

“Get it right!” That was my first lesson in journalism, taught to me in 1958 by Sam Glassman, sports editor of The Macon Telegraph when I began my career as a young sports writer. He felt that accuracy was the single most important requirement for our profession. Fifty years later, in 2008, I believe it still is!”

Tom S. Landrum (AB´72; MA´87)Senior Vice President for External Affairs The University of GeorgiaAthens, GA

“A proud alumnus of Grady, my first contact with the College (and with UGA for that matter), was as a high school newspaper editor attending GSPA meetings in the Fine Arts Auditorium, pre-sided over by the legendary Dean John Drewry. He was the first, and one of many, Journalism School faculty who influenced and guided my professional career.”

Brian Johnstone (ABJ ´68)Executive Director of Public Affairs Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Marietta, GA

“Reflecting on my years at the Grady College, the persona of Dean John E. Drewry looms large. Who could forget his assur-ances that he routinely communicated with the long-deceased Henry Grady, whom he declared was in ‘journalistic Valhalla’?”

Rebecca Leet (ABJ ´71)Executive Director Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) Washington, DC

“UGA began – and almost ended – for me with The Red and Black. I joined my first week as a freshman and, as editor in 1970, barely survived a vote by the Board of Regents to expel me for publishing the first ads for contraceptives and abortion counsel-ing.”

W. Chris Jones (ABJ ´73)Executive Director, Public Policy Verizon Wireless South AreaAlpharetta, GA

“When I graduated from UGA in 1973, it opened the door to my future. At every turn my life takes, I find a Grady or UGA gradu-ate with whom I can confide and from whom I gain wisdom. I am amazed by the bond Grady College offers no matter when you walked its halls. For that I am forever grateful. I hope I give wisdom, friendship and brotherhood in return.”

The Rev. Warren Jones (ABJ ´41; MA ´42)South Broad United Methodist Church, retiredRome, GA

“I am only one, but I am oneI cannot do everything, but I can do somethingWhat I can do, I ought to do.What I ought to do, I will do.So help me God.” -Some say Mr. Colgate, Others, Miss Helen Keller

John W. Jacobs, Jr.Publisher and Founder, Jacobs Media GroupGainesville, GA

“To this day, I still believe that NAMES MAKE NEWS. The idea started with me at age 12, when labeled ‘Georgia’s Youngest Publisher,’ I printed a sometimes-weekly Neighborhood News on a ‘hectograph,’ that I could sell for a nickel when most of my neighbors’ names would be included in an edition.”

Dan Magill (ABJ ´42)Coach, Columnist, AuthorAthens, GA

“I majored in journalism at Georgia because my father and both grandfathers were newspaper editors: father, Daniel H. Magill (The Athens Banner-Herald), and grandfathers, James T. Magill (The Hartwell Sun), and Eugene Winston Carroll (the Athens Her-ald, which later became The Athens Banner-Herald). Also, in the early 1920s my father suggested to the editors of The Atlanta Con-stitution and The Atlanta Georgian that they use their influence to get a Journalism School established at UGA, and that it be named for a native Athenian and UGA graduate, Henry Woodfin Grady, later the nationally-famous editor of The Atlanta Constitu-tion and noted orator.”

Eugene Methvin (ABJ ´55)Senior Editor, Reader’s Digest, retired Journalist, AuthorMcLean, VA

“Methvin began his journalism education by sleeping on a bale of newsprint every Thursday night while his parents met the weekly deadline. At the age of four, he got into a bucket of ink behind the family’s flatbed cylinder press, and not even a gaso-line bath could get all the printer’s ink off of him.”

William S. Morris III (ABJ ´56)Founder and Chairman of the BoardMorris Communications, Inc.Augusta, GA

“The friends I made and the things I learned at Grady College have had an incredible, positive influence on me. I learned the importance of providing people with timely, accurate and essential information. This enabled me to grow in my chosen profession, journalism, and to help people in the communities we serve. I was greatly blessed by my time at Grady.”

Jim Minter (ABJ ´51)Reporter, Editor, News ExecutiveAtlanta, GA

“…In his writing and editing class, Tyus Butler sometimes made helpful criticisms of “The Nation’s Pre-Eminent College Newspa-per.” Which it was. “If God had sent the Ten Commandments through The Red & Black copy desk,” Tyus opined, “they likely would have been rewritten.” Tyus’s quote stuck in my head, reminding me not to tinker with really good writers such as Lewis Grizzard, Howell Raines, Furman Bisher and Celestine Sibley. Or let anyone else mess with them. Good writing is the lifeblood of newspapers.”

Frazier Moore, Jr. (ABJ ´74)Television Critic, The Associated PressNew York, NY

“As a TV critic, I know just two major rules for the medium I cover: ‘It’s not the idea, it’s the execution,’ and ‘Successful execution needs a unified vision.’ I realize those rules aren’t always true. They might even be mutually exclusive. But they account for a lot of television. Life, too.”

Powell A. Moore (ABJ ´59)Representative of U.S. Secretary of Defense Organization for Security and Cooperation inEuropeWashington, DC

“The spirit of Henry Grady that was instilled at the John Drewry school has remained with me for half a century. This spirit led us to lift our sights beyond familiar horizons, to seek challenge, not comfort, and to recognize that words can make a difference.”

Michael H. McDougaldBroadcast Executive, retired Chairman, Foundation for Public Broadcasting of Georgia, Inc. Rome, GA

“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time. The first law for the historian is that he shall never dare utter an untruth. The second is that he shall suppress nothing that is true. More-over, there shall be no suspicion of partiality in his writing, or of malice. This then is the freedom of poetic license.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 B.C.

Pat Mitchell (ABJ ´65; MA ´67)President/CEO, Paley Center for MediaNew York, NY and Atlanta, GA

“The public square has become global and digital. The future of our democracy rests on what we do there, how we engage there, and we cannot engage unless we are informed. The me-dia is a global public square with more opportunities than ever before to build bridges of understanding between cultures and countries, to be a solution to critical and endemic problems, economically, socially and culturally. Those problems no longer know bounds or borders. As citizens of this “media-ated” world, we have an opportunity to create a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable place for the next generation.”

Aubrey Morris (ABJ ´45)News and Editorial Director, WSB Radio, retiredAlpharetta, GA

“ I asked him [Harry Truman] how it felt to be an ex-president, and he snapped, `Son, I’m not an ex-anything. I’m a former president.’ Now I know how he felt. I’m not an ex-newsman, either.”

Gloria Ricks Taylor (ABJ ´66)Consultant, Hearst Corporation Athens, GA

“Days before I graduated in 1966, a Grady professor told the male students in my class not to worry – you’ll find jobs quickly – your Grady diploma is your ticket. To the females: You won’t have such luck; become a receptionist, a junior secretary, what-ever. Work hard, work overtime, write, show samples to your boss. Perhaps one day you might be given a meaningful job. This, after my parents had sacrificed greatly to send me to college. I vowed to prove the professor wrong. My first job as an advertising as-sistant came through a UGA Placement Office ad. The opening line: ‘A man is preferred although a woman will be considered.’ Happily, Grady and UGA have changed significantly.”

Dr. J. Thomas Russell (ABJ ´63)Emeritus Dean and Professor of Advertising Grady College Athens, GA

“If a man asks for loyalty, offer him integrity. If a man asks for integrity, give him loyalty.” -John Boyd

Richard Riley (ABJ ´67)Partner and Executive Vice President, retiredSawyer Riley Compton Gainesville, GA

“Formal education is the foundation for learning that has never stopped inspiring me. What I learned in the classroom was as much about how to make a positive difference with my life as the lessons that we were presented. Many demonstrated a pas-sion for communications, not only by what they taught, but by how they lived that passion each day and instilled the vision of my career in me very early. After college my path crossed many intersections. I owe so much to those at the Grady College.”

Don Rountree (ABJ ´63)Towers PerrinAtlanta, GA

“News ink runs deep in the family.”

Neva Rountree (ABJ ´64; MA ´79)Founder, Rountree GroupAtlanta, GA

“The lessons I learned at the ‘Grady School’ had more to do about life and life’s purposes, than academics, I’ve come to believe. The importance of friendships, old and new, is one of those lessons.”

Donald A. Perry (ABJ ´74)Vice President of Public Relations, Chick-fil-A, Inc.Atlanta, GA

“Lifetime benefits from Grady…there are many! One singu-lar memory is the creative writing course I took from Professor Margaret Johnston that emphasized the ability to write well for effective PR careers. I now reflect on a well-written application letter to Chick-fil-A 25-years ago, and the honor of being asked by family to write the obituaries for both of our parents. I believe Grady will be at its best in the next 100 years preparing all cat-egories of graduates as effective writers.”

Eugene Patterson (ABJ ´43)Author, EditorSt. Petersburg, FL

“Don’t just make a living. Make a mark.”

W.H. “Dink” NeSmith Jr. (ABJ ´70)President, Community Newspapers, Inc.Athens, GA

“When our family gathers for dinner, the 16 feet under the table have walked forward to accept a diploma from The University of Georgia. We all met our spouses here. Separating us from our alma mater would sound like rrrrrriiiiiiipppppping a Sanford Sta-dium-size strip of Velcro from our souls.”

Loran Smith (ABJ ´62)Broadcaster, Sports Personality and AuthorAthens, GA

“Most of us miss out on life’s big prizes. The Pulitzer. The Nobel. Oscars. Tonys. Emmys. But we’re all eligible for life’s small plea-sures. A pat on the back. A kiss behind the ear. A four-pound bass. A full moon. An empty parking space. A crackling fire. A great meal. A glorious sunset. Hot soup. Cold beer. Don’t fret about copping life’s grand awards. Enjoy its tiny delights. There are plenty for all of us.”

Claude Williams, Jr. (AB ´44; ABJ ´47)Director, National Bank of Georgia, retiredAthens, GA

“I have many fond memories of my time as a student at UGA and the Grady College. My most valuable and lasting experi-ence was Dean John Drewry’s magazine class. It was in this class that I learned to scan and read several newspapers, magazines and periodicals daily. Valuable lessons that have benefited me greatly during the last 60 years. Selah!”

Celestia “Lessie” Bailey Smithgall (ABJ ´33)Broadcasting and Media DeveloperGainesville, GA

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost

Paul C. Stone (ABJ ´71)Co-founder, Southern Broadcasting CompaniesOrmond Beach, FL and Athens, GA

“Enjoying your profession is critically important. It’s been my very good fortune to be able to earn a living in broadcasting…while all the time I was just doing it for fun.”

Carolyn Tieger (ABJ ´69)Partner and Managing Director, Porter Novelli Washington, DC

“…I loved my time at Grady, called the ‘J’ School back then, and I did have classes under the legendary Dean Drewry, a man of great wit and intellect. Grady gave me the foundation on which to build a successful 40-year public relations career in our nation’s capital. The Fellowship Committee now provides an opportunity for me to give back by helping build the future of Grady’s next 100 years.”

Jay SmithPresident, Cox Newspapers, Inc., retiredAtlanta, GA

“Journalism in the South owes a great deal to the Grady College at the University of Georgia. The college has produced a steady stream of men and women who have reported aggressively and commented fairly on that which matters most to Southern-ers. It has been an honor to serve as a colleague to so many of them.”

A. Mark Smith (ABJ ´66)Publisher and CEO, Smith Communications, Inc.Eatonton, GA

“I have been fortunate to work in a business I love for over fifty years that is indispensable to our country’s freedom. Without a free press, we have no free speech. It is up to all of us to protect this precious resource by keeping an independent and strong press. I have also been fortunate to work with many talented people in this industry and have learned much throughout the years. Many past and present University of Georgia professors and alumni have been my leaders and mentors along the way.”

Bill ShippColumnistAtlanta, GA

“While a student at UGA, I learned invaluable lessons about government’s failure — no, refusal — to protect its entire people, especially the poor. I find those lessons invaluable today as I go about my daily tasks.”

Neely Young (BBA ´66)Editor and Publisher, Georgia TrendNorcross, GA

“My fondest memories are on serving on the Grady board in 1998. I had noticed how shabby the library bookshelves looked. They were almost falling off the walls. Between the books were several beau-tiful model ships that were built by a former custodian and given to former Dean John Drewry. I gave a donation to have the book shelves redone, with proper attention given to the ship models. They are in the library today, and look wonderful. It is a fitting tribute to Dean Drewry, to the written word and to everything journalism means in today’s world.”

C. Richard Yarbrough (ABJ ´59)Vice President, BellSouth, retiredAuthor, ColumnistAtlanta, GA

“A lot has changed in my life since my Grady College days, but not my love for the place. I was blessed with a great faculty, classmates who became life-long friends, a terrific learning envi-ronment and most of all, being around the incomparable Dean John E. Drewry.”

By Grady, For Grady

The Centennial Gala and Campaign have been produced “by Grady for Grady,” inspiring a moving level of volunteer spirit among alumni, faculty, staff and students. Grady College thanks the Grady family and these individuals who have made the Cen-tennial Gala evening and the commencement of the campaign

possible. We salute their creativity, talent and commitment.

Karen Andrews (ABJ ´03), Centennial Gala event coordinator

Jody Danneman (ABJ ´88) and Atlanta Image Arts, producer of Gala evening, video tribute to The Grady Fellowship and Centennial Campaign video

Wingate Downs (ABJ ´79), Gala photography

Dr. Ann Hollifield and Grady honors option students, Grady Fellowshipinterviews for archives

Ron Huey (ABJ ´83) and Huey Partners, Inc., campaign logo

Cindi Johnson, Grady Fellowship coordinator

Dr. Parker Middleton, director of Centennial Gala and Campaign

Dr. Horace Newcomb, executive producer of Centennial Galaproduction

Deborah Norville (ABJ '79), Centennial Gala Co-host

Gloria Ricks Taylor (ABJ ´66), Centennial Gala chair

Deborah Roberts (ABJ '82), Centennial Gala Co-host

Dr. Kirsten Strausbaugh-Hutchinson, creative concept and design ofCentennial Campaign announcement

The Grady family, faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends

Jim Wooten (ABJ ´68)Associate Editorial Page EditorThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAtlanta, GA

“In the classroom at Grady, I found a wife and a newspaper career that I’ve loved waking up to for more than 40 years.”

Robert M. Williams, Jr. Chairman and PublisherSouthFire Newspapers GroupBlackshear, GA

“All I’ve ever wanted to be is a country editor: ‘Liked by many, cussed by some, read by them all.’ I might have gone elsewhere to better make a dollar, but stayed where I’ve tried to make a difference.”

Grady College thanks the following companiesfor their generous support:

Community Newspapers, Inc.

Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Delta Air Lines

Grady College Board of Trust

Georgia Power

Hearst Corporation

Jennifer M. Sloan in honor of The Grady Society Alumni Board and Grady Society

Lockheed Martin

Morris Communications, Inc.

Smith Communications, Inc.

The Lambdin Kay Chair for the Peabodys

Centennial Gala Host Sponsors