Completed Endowments Pictured Left to Right Front Row: Bonnie Adcox, Luke Adcox, Katherine Adcox, Kate Adcox, Carolyn Marriott, Ann Barton Boyd, Charlotte Baine Back Row: Joe Adcox, Sarah Adcox, Olga English, Allene Byroad, Bob English, Lauretta Buchanan, Travis Buchanan, James Baine, Angela Pieratt, Joe Pieratt
Mrs. Jeanne Bowman Franks, Top 5 Donor
Timeless Gratitude: A Celebration of Philanthropy was the theme of the 32nd Annual Southern Arkansas University Foundation Honors Dinner on Saturday, April 30th. Each year the SAU Foundation Board of Governors hosts the dinner to thank the generous benefactors of the University.
Deltic Timber Corporation represented by Mr. Jim Andrews, Top 5 Donor
Arriving guests viewed an art exhibit by senior students in the Department of Art and Design. Following dinner, cast members of the recent SAU production of the Wizard of Oz entertained guests.
Recognized during the evening were new members of the Lifetime Giving Societies, those who completed endowments, and annual donors.
To learn more on how you can invest in Southern Arkansas University, call the SAU Foundation at (870) 235-4078.
Top 5 Donors
Top 5 Donors
Bussey Hall Coaster
Annual Donor Award
Bussey Hall Coaster
Annual Donor Award
Bussey Hall Coaster
Annual Donor Award
Kyle and Laura Lusby Winning
Dr. Claude and Neva Baker
Lois Awbrey and Mildred Awbrey
Denny and Nancy Smith
K. Dale and Carolyn Wood
Ronnie Ribble
W. Kelvin and Cissy Wyrick
Homer Greer Jr.
Mr. Greer also represented The Magale Foundation.
Jeanne Bowman Franks with sons, Jay Minmier and William Minmier
J.W. Rowe
Louis and Martha Blanchard
Lawrence and Ann Bearden with son Mark
Julia Laney Machen
Ann Barton Boyd and Luiza Britto
Luiza Britto, Ann Barton Boyd, Carolyn Marriott, and Jan Sherman
Joe and Angela Pieratt
Allene Byroad, Olga English, and Bob English
Tom and Kay Watson
Paul and Jeanie Bismark
Dr. Abraham Tucker, Larry J. Embree Professor of Biology and Dr. Anioinette Odendall
Petra Biddle
Dr. Bob Burns, Molly Harsh Burns, and Mary Warnock Harsh
Dr. Burns also represented Farmers Bank & Trust.
Dr. David and Margaret Crouse
Jerry and Lynn Mayfield
Dr. Katherine Simms Berry and Betty Stringfellow
Wayne and Norma Taylor
Travis and Lauretta Blevins Buchanan
Dr. Dale and Gail Robbins
Matt Archer, Bill Archer, Sonya Archer representing Aerojet Rocketdyne, and Serena Singh
Dot Woodward and Bruce Woodward
Dr. David Rankin and Beth Anne Rankin
Mike Waters representing Bancorp South and Angie Waters
Ray and Daisy Uhrich
Mrs. Harold Fincher and Dr. Clark Fincher
Dr. Willis and Barbara Shelby Beene
Jeff and Marcia Abbott Jester
J.L. and Wanda Jean
Dr. Larry J. Embree and Katherine Kalmbach
Jackson and Megan McCurdy
James and Charlotte Haley Baine
Katherine Adcox, Luke Adcox, Kate Adcox, Bonnie Adcox, Sarah Adcox, and Joe Adcox
Josh and Bekah Kee
David Lowery representing Sybil Souter and Kathy Dennis
Chuck and Mary Fincher Fowler
Mrs. Fowler also represented People's Bank.
Dr. Deborah Wilson
Jim and Amanda Andrews with children Sierra, Fisher, and Lauren.
Mr. Andrews also represented Deltic Timber Corporation.
Holly Hartrick Childs, Maggie Hendrix, Dr. Lisa Childs, and Donald Hendrix
Jeremy and Mary Langley
Ceil Bridges and Laura Lusby Winning
Wizard of Oz Performance
Wizard of Oz Performance
Wizard of Oz Performance
Jerry Mayfield, Chair Foundation Board of Governors
Dr. Trey Berry, SAU President
Travis and Lauretta Blevins Buchanan receiving award from PA.
Dr. Claude Baker, Lois Awbrey, Mildred Awbrey, and Carolyn Wood in front of the Endowment Honor Wall located in the Reynolds Center. Carolyn Wood, representing the MHS Fiftites Plus Reunion celebrates the completion of the MHS Fifties Plus Reunion Scholarship.
Carolyn Marriott and Ann Barton Boyd celebrating the Dr. Lionel Barton Scholarship. Dr. Lionel Barton established the scholarship to benefit an agriculture major interested in poultry.
Travis and Lauretta Buchanan pose in front of the Endowment Honor Wall celebrating the completion of their scholarship to benefit a student in the College of Education.
Kyle and Laura Lusby Winning standing in Foundation Hall of Honor.
The Adcox family celebrate their completed endowment that benefits the Mulerider Activity Center.
Jeanne Bowman Franks with her sons, Jay Minmier and William Minmier standing in the Foundation Hall of Honor.
Holly Hartrick Childs with family Donald Hendrix, Dr. Lisa Childs, and Maggie Hendrix standing in the Foundation Hall of Honor.
James and Charlotte Baine celebrate the completion of the Charlotte Baine Scholarship to assist a deserving and needy student getting a graduate degree in counseling.
Dr. Larry J. Embree with daughter, Katherine Kalmbach, celebrating the McCatherine Bruce "Mac" Woodward Scholarship established to honor Dr. Embree's longtime friend.
