Five people who are making a positive difference in their home communitites have been chosen for the Hometown Heroes Awards.
They were nominated by members of the Class of 2003 through their Elon 101 classes and selected by the Freshmen Class Officers.
The 1999 award recipients are:
Mrs. Bettie Jane Bryant, Frederick, MD Nominated by Kylene Moore
Hosted by Alan Russell’s section of Elon 101
Mrs. Bryant has been a dance instructor for 40 years. Proceeds from her annual recitals are donated to area charities. She has a special interest in cystic fibrosis. She also instructs physically challenged children in dance.
Mr. John Rogers, Wayne, PA
Nominated by Kelly Gallagher
Hosted by Peter Tulchinsky’s section of Elon 101
Mr. Rogers is Headmaster of Woodlynde School and a board member of International Dyslexia Society. He has prior experience as litigation attorney and continues to provide pro bono work with the Children’s Advocacy Center.
Mr. C. W. Stacks, Charlotte, NC
Nominated by Stephanie Getter
Hosted by Celeste Young’s section of Elon 101
A physics teacher at Charlotte Latin School, Mr. Stacks also advises the school’s community service program. He was Captain in the U.S. Army and Commander of a medical service corp.
Mr. John Tarbox, Block Island, RI
Nominated by Kyle Draper
Hosted by Steve Braye’s section of Elon 101
Mr. Tarbox is a health and physical education teacher at Block Island School. During the past 10 years, he has built a total athletic program (basketball, baseball, soccer) into statewide contenders.
Mr. John Washington, Durham, NC
Nominated by Rebecca Schlesinger
Hosted by David Blackman’s section of Elon 101
Mr. Washington organized the NC Deaf-Blind Association which plans events and activities for the deaf-blind community. He has been a volunteer for 15 years at Camp Dogwood for deaf and blind persons.
Meet these persons who are models of civic leadership at the awards ceremony! (The Hometown Heroes Program is sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office.)