Alumni Features

Dear Ashley
Don Blackwell '80 pens inspiring book about daughter's eating disorder
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

By Lindsay Hughes, MLA '08

In the fall of 2006, a high-school graduate named Ashley left her home in South Florida to attend the University of Southern California.

Her future was bright. She was an accomplished scholar, an All-State choralist, a prolific writer and an aspiring actress.

But, three months later, Ashley's light dimmed, and she stopped eating.

Ronald McDonald House
Mobile alumni return to the Hill to serve
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

By Bridget Oswald '14

One of goals of a Spring Hill education is to form leaders in service, and on Feb. 26 history was made during the first Mobile Alumni Day of Service. Spring Hill College alumni from Mobile and Baldwin counties, Spring Hill faculty and staff, and the graduating class of 2013 reached out together to serve the Mobile area.

D.C. Alumni
D.C. alumni reach out to the community
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

By Bridget Oswald '14

Following in the mission of St. Ignatius, Spring Hill College alumni from the Washington, D.C., area sought a new way to come together through service.

On Sept. 22, a group of local alumni partnered with We Are Family Senior Outreach Network to deliver groceries to low-income seniors in their neighborhoods. Afterward, they rejoined to reminisce with their fellow Badgers and watch the Washington Nationals win against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park.

Class Notes - Fall 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Compiled by Lauren Luckie '14

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Shee Dueitt '08
From small town to tinsel town
Thursday, October 11, 2012

Major: Communication Arts

Hometown: Leaksville, Miss.

Marney Skinner
Marney Skinner '85 is new president of alumni association
Thursday, October 11, 2012

By Monde Donaldson

Marney Skinner '85 came to Spring Hill from Belleville, Ill., just outside of St. Louis.  Encouraged by her family and SHC graduates to take a look at the College, she headed south and fell in love with the campus and atmosphere.

Jeff Hilperts '99
Hilperts returns to the Hill to lead Advancement Division
Monday, June 11, 2012

Jeffrey A. Hilperts, Spring Hill College class of '99, joined the staff in mid-April as vice president for advancement, a division that includes development, alumni programs, and communications and marketing.

A native of Fairhope, Ala., Hilperts holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Spring Hill College and a Master of Science in human services management from Franklin University.

Jim McKinney '69
McKinney receives award for service to Chicago-area underserved
Monday, June 11, 2012

St. Vincent de Paul Center and Marillac Social Center honored long-time supporter Jim McKinney '69, chairman of the SHC board of trustees, at their 18th annual Fleur de Lis Ball, held Feb. 25 in Chicago.

McKinney received the 2012 Fleur de Lis Award for his work and support of the St. Vincent de Paul Center and his outstanding service to Chicago-area children of working-poor families, the homeless and isolated seniors.

Class Notes - Summer 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012

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Dr. John E. Lemoine '62 and Jessica Baker '08
Alumni honored at President’s Society Brunch
Monday, June 11, 2012
Spring Hill College alumni Dr. John E. Lemoine, class of 1962, and Jessica Baker, class of 2008, were honored at a President's Society brunch on April 22 as part of the college's Homecoming on the Hill festivities.
Atlanta Mardi Gras
Alumni Chapter Updates
Monday, March 19, 2012
Alumni across the country celebrate Christmas and Mardi Gras at chapter gatherings.
Chelsey Collins
Discovering Law Beyond the Textbook
Friday, July 1, 2011
By Kate Imwalle ’12

Upon starting her internship at Alabama Legal Services in Bayou La Batre, Ala., Chelsey Collins ’11 knew it would be a completely different experience than working in most typical legal internships.

Valerie Kleinschmidt
Preserving the Coast
Friday, July 1, 2011

Valerie Kleinschmidt ’09 enjoys the peace and solitude of a walk on the beach as much as any of us.

But, she really loves telling all who would listen about the importance of preserving those beaches we enjoy and protecting the creatures that often swim near them.

Alumni Honorees
Spring Hill College honors three alumni
Friday, July 1, 2011

Three alumni were honored at the President’s Society Mass and luncheon on March 21: Dr. Herbert Kinsey ’55, Dr. Michael Kaffer ’61 and Liza Manjarrez ’04.

Hall of Fame 2011
Athletic Hall of Fame inducts 30th class
Friday, July 1, 2011

The Spring Hill College Athletic Hall of Fame was started in 1972 by alumnus and former member of the SHC football team, A. B. “Troj” Meriwether, as a way to recognize former athletes who brought fame and glory to Spring Hill College. To this day, the Hall of Fame is a tradition of honor here on the Hill.

Reid, Beirne, Faulk and Faulk
Reliving the Spring Hill experience at Homecoming on the Hill
Friday, July 1, 2011
By Greta Sharp

While the weather for Homecoming was picture perfect, alumni generosity rained down on the college, nurturing more than 50 years of Spring Hill memories.

Deanna Day
Alumna’s desire for justice leads to career with FBI
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
When Deanna Day ’84 was a little girl, she read every Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mystery. She later moved to the next level of thrills and suspense, diving into books by John Le Carré, Robert Ludlum and Ken Follett. She was always interested in becoming an FBI agent.
Jim McGah
Friends remember James F. McGah ’79 through funded scholarship
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Jim McGah believed in living life to its fullest. Those who knew McGah may remember how involved he was at Spring Hill, how much he loved his fellow classmates, professors and alma mater.

Rebecca Appenzeller
A planned gift for the ‘perfect college’
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

By Rebecca H. Appenzeller '74

Inevitably, in the course of a conversation regarding my history, I get the question: “So, where did you go to school?” I love that question because it enables me to extol the virtues of Spring Hill and reminisce about some of the truly great times in my life.

Nugent and Blank
Nugent honors friendship with Brother Blank through scholarship
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

There is nothing like a friend to be there for you.

John Nugent ’79 certainly believes that. And for him, one friend from his days spent at Spring Hill College was always there and helped keep him on track: Brother Ferrell Blank, S.J.

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