Wednesday, April 23, 1997
McMurry recognizes top employees
By BRIAN BETHEL
Staff Writer
McMurry University has honored its faculty member, administrator
and staff member of the year.
Dr. A.C. Sharp, professor of physics, was voted outstanding
faculty member. McMurry controller Teresa Esman was named outstanding
administrator, while Kay Hawkins-Lanes received the outstanding
staff member award.
At McMurry since 1965, Sharp has served as McMurry's faculty
athletic representative for 30 years and has held numerous posts
in district and national positions for the national Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics.
He is a retired Texas State Guard member and long-time member
of the Lion's Club, in which he served recently as district governor.
Esman joined the McMurry administration in 1993, and is a graduate
of Abilene Christian University. She is a certified public accountant.
Hawkins-Lane serves as a receptionist for admissions and financial
aid. She joined the college's staff in 1982.
The school also honored retirees and long-time employees for
their years of service.
Those retiring, along with the number of years they served,
are:
- Dr. James Alvis, professor of Spanish and French, 16 years.
- Patrick Bennett, associate professor of English, 28 years.
- Tommy Fry, associate professor of music, 18 years.
- Will Dix, director of physical properties, 10 years.
- Mary Swanson, director of financial aid, 25 years.
Receiving service awards, by number of years earned, were:
- Five years: Mike Lock, Trudy Mosley, Marli Strang and Kathie
Walker-Millar.
- 10 years: Rebecca Bryant, Dr. Terry Northup, Marc Orner,
Robert Penton, and Cleta Ramby.
- 15 years: William Hadley, Barbara Havard, Richard Schofield,
Ann Liprie-Spence and Mark Odom.
- 20 years: Mary Blanton.
- 30 years: Dr. Joseph Stamey.
- 35 years: J. Robert Miller.
- 40 years: George Miller.
The awards were presented at the college's annual faculty/staff
appreciation dinner.
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