On Friday, September 15th, Alice Lloyd College hosted the Twenty-Fifth Annual Alumna and Alumnus of the Year Banquet. This year, ALC honored Class of 1983 Alumna Angela J. Lewis and Class of 1967 Alumnus Golden Glen Hale.
The program began at 6:00 PM in Cushing Hall with a welcome by Dr. Chuck Stamper, Alumni Association President and Class of 1991 graduate. Following the welcome, Mrs. Margo Sparkman gave the invocation. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Mrs. Brittany Lyons (Class of 2007) and Mr. Jamie Holt (Class of 2012), and Pioneer Food Services provided a buffet dinner for the attendees.
After dinner, Dr. Stamper introduced Dr. Charles Marshall, who gave his remarks and introduced this year’s Alumna and Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Marshall serves as ALC’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a graduate of the Class of 1999. Dr. Marshall began by addressing the excitement of gathering to celebrate Ms. Lewis and Mr. Hale and reminding the group that the night was a special gathering as this is the 100th year of Alice Lloyd College.
Dr. Marshall went on to provide several campus updates before addressing Ms. Lewis and Mr. Hale by stating that “when Mrs. Lloyd said the leaders are here, she was talking about Angie and Glen.” Dr. Marshall told the audience that Ms. Lewis was the first female student to play baseball at Alice Lloyd College and Ms. Lewis serves “not only the region, but the nation and the world.” Dr. Marshall introduced Mr. Hale as a “Knott County native prominent in the Kentucky Education system” and as a “talented artist.” Both of this year’s recipients are “shining examples of Alice Lloyd College.”
Ms. Lewis thanked the audience and expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Alice Lloyd College. Ms. Lewis is “deeply honored and immensely grateful for this small, mountain college.” She went on to say that “the College shaped not only me, but the countless lives I have touched through missionary, education, and coaching. It was here that I learned the true meaning of community.”
Mr. Hale also thanked the audience and expressed ALC’s impact on his life. As he transitioned from teaching to administrative roles in education, the Purpose Road Philosophy steered him in the right direction.
Dr. Stamper then made his closing remarks where he likened ALC Alumni to a patchwork quilt, stating that “We are all connected through the Purpose Road Philosophy and Alice Lloyd College.
Angela J. Lewis was born on October 23, 1961, in Milton, West Virginia. As a student, she excelled academically and athletically. After graduating from Milton High School, Angie enrolled at Alice Lloyd College as a freshman in 1979. During her time at ALC, she played several sports and received the 110% Award in Basketball, earned the Golden Glove Award in Softball, and placed 6th in the nation in cross-country (NLCAA). In addition, she received a Student Work-Study Award, Community Service Award, Student-Athlete Award, and the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award. She was also recognized as the first female to play baseball (1980) and the first freshman in the history of ALC to be a Resident Advisor (1980). Angie graduated from ALC in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (K-12).
Currently, Angie is a special needs instructor at Eastside High School in Newton County, Georgia, where she has served 18 years teaching students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and/or other life-altering conditions. As a self-contained teacher, Angie believes that collaborating with co-workers, parents, and supervisors at area businesses is vital in assisting students to become more independent and prepared for their futures. She values everyone working together to help special needs students learn new skills, become more successful, and be able to contribute to the community.
In addition to teaching, Angie sponsors Beta Club (17 years) and has coached a variety of sports for nearly 40 years. She has served as Puppet Ministry Director at churches in West Virginia and Georgia, was involved in SCORE International (Sharing Christ Our Redeemer Enterprises) for 20 years, and has worked with the Newton County Special Olympics Committee for the past 15 years. Prior to her teaching career in Georgia, Angie taught Physical Education at a Christian School in West Virginia. She also served as an educator and missionary in two third-world countries: Tonga (1985) and Jamaica (1991-1997). During her time in Jamaica, Angie became a guardian and caregiver for Karen March, an SOS Children’s Village teenager undergoing cancer treatment and a leg amputation in Florida. In 1994, Angie was honored by “Friends of Karen March.”
Angie was deeply impacted by the Purpose Road Philosophy taught at ALC and has spent her life serving others while traveling her own Purpose Road. She currently resides in Covington, Georgia. In her spare time, Angie likes spending time with her mother and sister, Pam Dorman and DeAnna Joiner. She also enjoys photography, creative writing, and whitewater kayaking.
Golden Glen Hale was born on June 8, 1947, in Pinetop, Kentucky. He graduated from Carr Creek High School in 1965 and then enrolled at Alice Lloyd College, earning an Associate of Arts in 1967. Glen went on to Morehead State University, with scholarship assistance from ALC, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1970. After one year of teaching, he returned to Morehead to pursue a Master’s in Higher Education. Upon completion, he accepted an instructor of art position at Alice Lloyd College, where he taught art and photography for six years.
1n 1977, Glen and his family relocated to Martin County, where Glen taught middle school for one year and served as a homebound teacher. He then became director of adult education and director of community education. Glen accepted the position of internal auditor of school activity accounts for all Martin County elementary and middle schools. This led to his appointment as financial officer for Sheldon Clark High School. In 2005, he retired after serving 34 years as an educator. He then returned to Knott County, where he resides today.
An active member of local, district, and state Retired Teachers Associations, Glen has held a number of officer and committee positions. He is a past president of the Knott County Association and recently held the position of president of the Kentucky Retired Teacher Association. He currently holds the position of immediate past president.
While at ALC, Glen developed a passion for civic and community service. A faithful ambassador of Alice Lloyd College, he has served as a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and frequently attends alumni functions. Glen assisted in establishing the Upper Carr Community Center and is president of the Carr Creek Alumni Association. He is involved in further developing the Carr Creek Center, which is housed in the former Carr Creek High School. Glen is also an avid promoter of Appalachian art and music.
Glen’s immediate family includes his son, Golden Glen Hale, II, and daughter-in-law, Kim Hale, who reside in John’s Creek, Georgia. He has one granddaughter, Mallorie. Glen is an accomplished artist and also enjoys bluegrass music and working with the Carr Creek Center.