- A GIFT IN MEMORY When their long-time sponsor, Ed White , died in July, the members of King's Men made a mid-year's resolution to dedicate an upcoming service project to the memory of their former friend and mentor. The White family requested that all moneta1y gifts be donated to the Searcy Chilqren's Home , so the club made their own donation in White 's name . "We decided at the beginning of the fa ll semester to donate all leftover club money to the children 's home and leave our club account at $0," Vice President John Exum said. Members also took up collections at club meetings to supplement the final amount. "White had been our sponsor fo r 18 years; King 's Men is only 20 years old. Naturally we wanted to do something special in remembrance of his service," President Mike Gilpin said. According to Gilpin, the project was more than just a donation. "After White was hospitalized in July, we pitched in to help the family , doing odd jobs like mowing the yard. We have conti nued to check on Mrs. White, to make sure she 's taken care of,'' he said. Prior to presenting the donation in December, Gilpin took the opportunity to tour the children 's home during its open house. "I was able to see the grounds and all the rooms," he said. "They have a fine facility and I know the money will be put to good use ." - Tim Stanley "Naturally we wanted to do something special in remembrance ofhis service. " Mark Prior and Hal Epperson relax in their room . Club members e1~joyed time together in a variety ofsettings. Photo by]ason Burt. King's Men. 1st row: Dale Hol li s, Ha lEpperson, Korey Howell , Doug Horton, Dawn Platt , Rhonda Norman. Hea ther Dreessen, Jennifer Wolfe. Stephen Thornhi ll ,Jim Wilbanks, Daniel Thornhill. 2nd row: Michael Gilpin, Marc Wolfe , Eddie Ryan, Chuck Pappas, Steve Martin , Tyler Elliot, Curtis Clements . 3 rd row: Heath Pickering, Bert Parker, Mark Prior, Keith Dagen , Adam Blake, Jeremy Harness. 4th row: Jeff Miller, Jody Morphew, Shane Merritt, Ch ris Collett , Nathan Wolfe , Scott Lloyd , Donnie Pogue , Dan Jackson. Photo by Jason Burt. KiEg's Men 214~~~~-,---==7-----,--:-o- Social Clubs
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