The 2015 Legacy Banquet

Reception Dinner Welcome and Prayer Mr. David Bartlett, Interim Vice President for Advancement Program Why We Teach Dr. J. Wesley Baker, Distinguished Professor of Communications Presentation of Alumni Awards Dr. J. Wesley Baker, Distinguished Professor of Communications Distinguished Educator Award Dr. James Phipps ’68 Distinguished Service Awards Dr. W. David Warren ’64 God Will Take Care of You: Dr. J. Wesley Baker, Distinguished Professor of Communications The Legacy of Clarence Gray ’37 and Mr. Robert Rhodes ’16 Presentation of Alumni Awards Dr. Thomas White, President Honorary Alumnus of the Year Dr. Wayne Dickason Young Alumni of the Year Mr. Jesse Lear ’09 and Mr. Travis Smith ’09 Alumna of the Year Dr. Georgia (Hickman) Purdom ’94 Message of Gratitude and Vision Dr. Thomas White, President The We are honored to have you here.