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Pfeiffer Alumni Association honors 2 grads
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 — Pfeiffer University’s Alumni Association Board honored two of its well-respected graduates for their service, leadership and career achievements at a special ceremony Sept. 26 during the university’s Homecoming 2009 weekend Sept. 25-27.
The Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Awards were established to annually recognize Pfeiffer graduates for their commitment to the university and their professional achievements.
This year’s recipients are: Rick Thames, executive editor of the Charlotte Obser-ver, who received the Dis-tinguished Alumni Award, and Jack Ingram, assistant professor of sports management and chair of the sports management department at Pfeiffer, who was given the Outstanding Alumni Award.
“The honorees have demonstrated ongoing support to the university and have made a dramatic impact in their chosen professions,” said Paul E. Clark, director of alumni relations.
“They have shown in many ways how a Pfeiffer education can fuel success and are an inspiration to our students.”
An editor for various newspapers for more than 20 years, Thames began his career as a military affairs reporter at The Fayetteville Observer, where he investigated a controversial parachute that contributed to several soldiers’ deaths. He has served as top editor of the Charlotte Observer, the state’s largest daily newspaper, since July 2004.
While at the Observer, Thames helped lead two projects that broke new ground in civic journalism, one of which became a finalist for the 1994 Pulitzer Gold Medal for Public Service.
He earned a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree from Pfeiffer in 1975. Thames serves as a member of the Pfeiffer Board of Trustees.
He and his wife, Debbie Hardaway Thames, a Pfeiffer alumna, have been longtime Pfeiffer supporters. They live in Charlotte.
Ingram has been employed by Pfeiffer in numerous capacities since 1977. He has worked as head women’s basketball coach, head softball coach, and has served as athletic director. Ingram is well-respected and a longtime Pfeiffer supporter. He has generously given his time to recruit students to Pfeiffer and his talents campus-wide.
Ingram earned a master’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree from Pfeiffer in 1974. He and his wife, Nancy Mac-Dade Ingram, also a Pfeiffer graduate, established the Mr. and Mrs. E. Jack Ingram, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship to honor his parents. The couple lives in Richfield.
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Fair opens tonight
Rides, games, music and more hit the Stanly County Fairgrounds tonight in the form of the 76th annual Stanly County Fair, sponsored by American Legion Post 76. This year, the rides will be put on by J&J Amusements.
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Even though deadline has passed, SCS still accepts donations
With donations still coming in, the school tools campaign has been deemed a success according to Pokie Noland, Stanly County Schools director of student services.
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Albemarle Police Report
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity:
• Mitchell Jermaine White, 22, was arrested on a charge of possession of Sch. II on Lundix Street at Washington Lane, Aug. 27. -
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:
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Pedestrians, motorists urged to be cautious at Pfeiffer
A Pfeiffer University student had a brush with death when crossing the road on Wednesday.
According to Misenheimer Police Chief Tracey Wyrick, the student assumed that an approaching vehicle would stop as a courtesy. This misunderstanding led to the student nearly being struck. -
West teacher receives state business award
A local teacher has won one of the highest education awards in the state.
John Thompson, a business education teacher at West Stanly High School (WSHS), recently received the Orus B. Sutton Award, which is presented to the Outstanding Business and Information Technology Teacher of the Year in North Carolina. -
Committee discusses renovations to school facilities
Many of the local schools will be getting a makeover this school year. In its meeting last week, the Stanly County Board of Education Facilities Committee discussed specific renovations to the schools.
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Report
Stanly County Sheriff’s Report announces the following activity:
• Robert M. Burroughs, Sutton Springs Road, Charlotte, reported damage to property, Aug. 20. -
Correspondent no longer with TV station
UNC-TV Senior Legislative Correspondent Eszter Vajda is no longer employed at the state’s public television network as of Aug. 18, according to Gail Zimmermann, associate general manager of the station.
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