Alumni News

Bucky Wolford, Joe and Barbara Waters were honored at Legends and Leaders Dinner

Bucky Wolford, President and CEO of Wolford Development, Inc., was named Distinguished Alumnus and Joe and Barbara Waters received the Outstanding Service Award at the UTC Alumni Board’s 2005 Legends and Leaders event, held recently at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club Ballroom.

The Distinguished Alumnus Award was established in 1969 by the UTC Alumni Council to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and society, and whose accomplishments and career activities have “reflected glory on the University.” The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest award bestowed upon an alumnus/alumna of Chattanooga’s University.

Wolford has given years of service to UTC athletics, academics, and alumni programs. He serves on the UT Board of Trustees and on the University of Chattanooga Foundation. Bucky is a member of the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame as well as being the recipient of the Joe Morrison Award. He has also been named to the College of Business Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.

A 1969 graduate, Wolford was a member of Blue Key Society, captain of the UC Football Team, and a cadet commander in ROTC. After serving in the US Army as a 2 nd Lieutenant, Wolford was honorably discharged to Retired Reserve. He has served as Tennessee State Director of the International Council of Shopping Centers, and he is currently a member of the organization. He has also served on the board of Boy Scouts of America Cherokee Area Council.

Wolford and his wife, Diane, are the parents of two sons, Clint and Chad.

The Outstanding Service Award was established in 1985 by the UTC Alumni Council to honor an individual who has given outstanding service to the University and community.

Joe and Barbara Waters received the Outstanding Service Award. They have been strong supporters of women’s athletic programs at UTC for almost 30 years. The two avid fans travel with the teams, even if overnight and weekend trips are required.

The Waters’ support of men’s and women’s athletic teams is greatly appreciated by the University. The couple established the Joe and Barbara Waters Trust for Athletics, to fund scholarships for five sports and to provide support for other athletic needs. Mr. Waters serves on the UC Foundation and both are in the Mocs Club, Quarterback Club and the RBI Club. Both were recipients of the Gordon Davenport Award in 1999 – given for outstanding commitment to UTC Mocs Athletics.

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Help plan the UC Class of 1955 Reunion Weekend

Calling all University of Chattanooga members of the Class of 1955! We are in the beginning stages of planning your reunion and need your help. If you or a classmate of yours is interested in joining the 1955 reunion planning committee, please call the Alumni Office at (423) 425-4785 or (800) 728-4882.

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UTNAA Welcomes You

The UT National Alumni Association invites you to become involved with your university. As a UTC alumnus you are automatically a member of the UT National Alumni Association (UTNAA). There are over 100 alumni chapters throughout the country. If you would like to find out if there is a chapter in your area, call the UTC Office of Alumni Affairs at 423/425-4785 or 800/728-4882 or email terry-denniston@utc.edu.

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Upcoming Alumni Activities

• May 27th – Trisha Obear Memorial Tennis Tournament
• June 6th – Alumni Board Appreciation picnic
• August 7th – Commencement
• August 30th – Alumni Leadership Council Meeting
• September 3rd – Military Appreciation Day, UTC vs Tennessee Tech 6:00 p.m.
• September 30th – October 1st – Fifty Plus Reunion
• September 30th – October 1st – Homecoming Weekend
• September 30th – Homecoming Alumni Golf Tournament, Valleybrook Golf and Country Club.
• October 1st – Homecoming game, UTC vs Wofford 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please call the Alumni Office at 423/425-4785 or 800/728-4882.

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Share your veteran’s stories

Your UTC Alumni Office would like to honor you or your family members who are currently serving our country in the Armed Forces. If you are an alum serving our country, or an alum with a family member serving our country – we want to hear from you.

In an effort to show you our appreciation of your hard work and dedication we are saluting our veterans in a special way on our website. Please email your name, graduation year, relationship to person serving, quote or story in 50 words or less, and a digital photograph (if possible) to Jennifer-Jordan@utc.edu. Your story will the run on the UTC Alumni veterans website.

Be sure to check our site often for other stories like yours of those serving our country.

We appreciate your service to America, we support you, and we SALUTE YOU!

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Atlanta Alumni Volunteer at Dream Jamboree

The Atlanta Dream Jamboree is a two-day exploration of educational and training opportunities available to high school students designed to prepare them for careers in 2004 and beyond. This year's jamboree was held on March 30th - 31st. The Atlanta Dream Jamboree was attended by thousands of 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students from Atlanta public schools. The Atlanta Dream Jamboree enables students to meet representatives from various post-secondary educational and training programs and to explore the myriad of potential careers. The alumni volunteers for this event were Beryl Marsh, Marilyn Harris, Terone Harris, Vanessa Tiller, April Woods, Sabrina Roberts, Sam Hudson, and Conrad Woods.