Centenary’s Annual Founders’ Day Convocation is February 20

February 17, 2025

SHREVEPORT, LA — Centenary College’s annual Founders’ Day observance will be Thursday, February 20, at 11:00 a.m. in Brown Chapel. The Founders’ Day convocation celebrates the College’s long history as well as recent achievements by faculty and staff. The convocation is free and open to the public.

Founders’ Day Convocation speakers this year include Edward J. Crawford III, a member of the College’s Board of Trustees since 1991; Dr. Jefferson Hendricks ‘75, a Centenary alumnus and faculty member for over 40 years; Cheredith Rhone ‘17, Centenary alumna; and Tuyen Chau ’25, a current student. The four speakers will offer short reflections on how Centenary has influenced them and affected their lives.

During the convocation, Dr. Christopher Holoman will announce service pins for faculty and staff along with several special annual awards, the President’s Excellence Award and the Outstanding Teacher Award.

Faculty and staff receiving service pins include:

35 Years

• Dr. Scott Vetter, Professor of Geology

30 Years

•  Arthur Henderson, National
• Dr. Tom Ticich, Professor of Chemistry

25 Years

• Dr. Maureen Murov, Associate Professor of Spanish

20 Years

• Mike Diaz, Head Baseball Coach
• D’An Gates, Sodexo
• Eddie Walker, Director of Public Safety

15 Years

• Emlyn Aubrey, Men’s & Women’s Head Golf Coach
• Alan Berry, Theater Technical Director
• Dr. Chad Fulwider, Professor of History

10 Years

• Dr. Jessica Alexander, Associate Professor of Psychology
• Bob Blue, VP for Finance and Administration & CFO
• Ashley Brown, Director of Admission - Operations
• Charles Regauer, Suzuki School Administrator and String Teacher
• Dr. Jarret Richardson, Associate Professor of Neuroscience
• Logan Sledge, Associate Professor of Theatre
• John Taylor, Sodexo
• Dr. Kathrine Weeks, Associate Professor of Chemistry

Centenary is also celebrating its annual Centenary Giving Day on February 20 with a series of special promotions for friends and supporters of the College, including the opportunity to receive a limited edition print of Centenary’s original campus in Jackson, Louisiana. Full details on the 2025 Centenary Giving Day promotions are available at centenary.edu/givingday.

Centenary Giving Day is an online day of giving designed to celebrate the College’s past and highlight its bright future. Supporters can give online to a variety of specific funds, as well as support Centenary’s $50 million capital campaign, Forward: The Campaign for Our Third Century. More information on the capital campaign is available at cclacampaign.com.