Heritage Society
Christopher Canipe (pictured right) and Mary Willis Shores (deceased) were inducted into the Heritage Society at the recent Education Day reception. Dean Charles Duke (left) presented certificates to Chris Canipe and Mary's husband, Louis Shores (right), who accepted on Mary's behalf.
The Reich College of Education (RCOE) has established the "Heritage Society" to:
- Recognize RCOE graduates upon retirement with special gatherings
- Establish a relationship with graduates as they transition into retirement
- Involve graduates in student recruitment and mentoring experiences
- Establish a scholarship through honorary gifts to assist the next generation of educators
Heritage Society Benefits
All Heritage Society members will receive the following benefits after being nominated for the society by a friend, colleague or family member:
- A member certificate and a sign-up volunteer form for student recruitment and mentorship opportunities
- Name listed on the RCOE web page and on a plaque in the foyer of Edwin Duncan Hall
- Periodic information about RCOE programs, students, faculty and accomplishments
- An invitation with special offerings to attend ASU gatherings (i.e. gold seats home football game, Appalachian Summer event, Chancellor House Reception).
Heritage Society Member Honor Roll
| Name | Class Year |
|---|---|
| Christopher Canipe | 1967 |
| Robert Snead | 1955 |
| Name | Class Year | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Philbeck Barker | 1967 |
24 |
| Name | Class Year | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Logene Caudill Hood | 1943 |
30 |
| John Wesley Mathis | 1951 |
36 |
| Mary Willis Shores | 1966 |
35 |
Enrollment Process
College of Education alumni can be enrolled by contacting the Director of Development, Dolly Farrell at farrelldm@appstate.edu or (828) 262-2804.
- Download the nomination form (doc ~40KB)
Submit your completed nomination form by fax, mail or email:
Fax: 828-262-2128
Mail: ASU Box 32038
ATT: Heritage Society
Boone, NC 28608
Email: farrelldm@appstate.edu
RCOE graduates work in a wide variety of careers—teaching, counseling, librarians, administrators, and businesses of all types. Membership is open to any RCOE graduate that has retired or planning to retire from his or her career.
Family members, friends, and colleagues can honor their RCOE alumnus by enrolling him or her into the Heritage Society. Honorary or memorial gifts can also be made in the alumnus’ name (optional not required for membership). A card will be sent to the honored RCOE alumnus or their family. All honorary gifts will help to fund a scholarship for an RCOE student who intends to pursue a career in an education field.
