April 24, 2013
The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation invites the public to attend a reception in honor of Elizabeth Whatley on Tuesday, April 30 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Whatley is being presented with the Distinguished Benefactor Award for her generosity and support of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ over the years. Hors d'oevres will be served and a short presentation will begin at 5 p.m.
Whatley and her late husband, James, have contributed more than $2.6 million to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ since classes began in 1985. This includes a record-breaking $1.7 million gift in 2007. The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts, The Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Agriculture Complex, and the James Whatley Memorial Park in Pittsburg all bear the family name. The Whatley's have also funded scholarship endowments and professional development grants for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ employees.
"Mrs. Whatley's generosity has impacted the college in so many ways, and we hope you will join us to celebrate with Mrs. Whatley on this special occasion," Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Vice President for Advancement, said.
Contact Nita May, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Director of Development, at 903-434-8113 for more information about the reception.
