Commencement celebrates graduates, Robert Reedy Society inductees

Carson-Newman University announced four inductees into the third class of the Robert Reedy Bryan Society. The recognition took place during C-N’s May 3 Spring Undergraduate Commencement, which awarded degrees to 288 graduates and featured commencement address speaker The Honorable Phil Roe.

Those inducted into the Robert Reedy Bryan Society were The Honorable Jeanette 布拉齐, 贝基Boatright, 吉姆·科波克和博士. 凯里鲱鱼. 以大学第二任校长的名字命名, the society honors the dedicated and selfless service of retired faculty, staff and others whose service to the University is exceptional and meritorious.

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珍妮特维. 布拉齐

Jeanette 布拉齐 is a natural leader and has been ever since she was a biology student at Carson-Newman. 这位来自汉布伦县的57届校友现在居住在金斯波特, 她在那里当了几年市长. Her love for Carson-Newman is evident in the many ways she has willingly served when her alma mater turned to her for leadership. From president of C-N’s 校友 Association to chair of the University’s 校董会, 布拉齐 has always been willing to accept roles that allow her to be a bridge between a need and a solution. 她在董事会工作了几十年. 多年来, the University proved to be the beneficiary of her steadfast leadership, 对学校及其使命充满智慧和热情.

丽贝卡·J. Boatright

贝基Boatright’s love for Carson-Newman and its community was witnessed in her many years of service to the institution – 36 years to be exact. What began with accepting a job in the University’s mailroom, turned into elevated roles critical to the daily operation of the school. From the mailroom, she was asked to serve in accounts payable. Her dedication and attention to detail was evident – and noticed. She was then asked to oversee payroll – a position that led to hundreds of employees relying on her to get paid. Her desire to serve wherever she was needed also led to her becoming C-N’s Human Resources coordinator. The common thread throughout her service was a love for people and her devotion to help them regardless of her role.

詹姆斯一. Coppock

在教室里待了四十年值得表扬. 谦逊也是如此. Jim Coppock’s recognition as a fellow in the Robert Reedy Bryan Society comes with the longtime business professor pointing out that many others could have been named before him. The 1960 alum’s tenure at Carson-Newman came with serving two stints at his alma mater. 1961年至1964年任职后，他离开公司加入IBM. After gaining valuable insight into the world of business and computers, 他离开了蓝色巨人，回到了苔藓溪, 他在哪里工作直到2006年退休. 他的战略管理课程成为传奇, and his keen insight was tapped by the University on several occasions including when he was asked to serve on C-N’s strategic planning committee.

凯里R. 鲱鱼

When he was making plans as an incoming Carson-Newman freshman, there is no way 凯里鲱鱼 could have imagined where his journey would lead. The son of a reporter, studying for a career in journalism made sense. 但就像经常发生在大学生身上的那样，计划改变了. His change in direction would eventually benefit hundreds of students and the University. His decision to pursue a degree in mathematics led the ’65 alumnus to a brief period in the defense industry before being enticed to return to Carson-Newman to teach in the Math Department. Agreeing to teach for one year, his tenure grew to 44 years of instruction. His C-N career was highlighted with opportunities to serve in a variety of capacities to which he accepted each graciously.