July 2025 Alumni News

HUNTINGDON COLLEGE

News Release

August 5, 2025
For more information, contact:
Laura Brelsford | hcnews@hawks.huntingdon.edu | (334) 833-4563

Births

Kristin McDaniel Gonzalez ’11 and her husband, Brady, welcomed a daughter, Niomi Grace Gonzalez, in July 2025.
Dr. Storm McWhorter Jackson ’15 and her husband, Corey, welcomed a daughter, Sawyer Jackson, in July 2025.
Kalyn Spatol Works ’15 and her husband, Jakob ’16, welcomed a son, Alfie Hazard Works, in July 2025.
Dr. David Ellison ’16 and his wife, Madison, welcomed sons, Grant Samuel Ellison and Graham Brooks Ellison, in July 2025.
Ashleigh Moncrief Nall ’17 and her husband, Owen, welcomed a daughter, Callie Kay Nall, in July 2025.
Caroline Cooper Dunn ’18 and her husband, Josh Dunn ’15, welcomed a son, Daniel Oliver Dunn, in July 2025. We extend congratulations to Daniel’s grandparents, Huntingdon trustee Rev. Dr. Jay Cooper and his wife, Susan Adams Cooper ’99, and to his great grandparents, Huntingdon trustee Howard Adams and his wife, Cheryl.
Zachary Burt ’21 and his wife, Madison, welcomed a son, Herring Hollis Burt, in July 2025.
Condie Pugh ’21 and his wife, Kennedy, welcomed a daughter, Willow Hayes Pugh, in July 2025.

Dr. Tiffany McGuire Nishibun ’04 completed a doctorate in music from the University of Alabama in the Summer of 2025.
Amber Smith ’18 received a master’s degree in athletic coaching from Florida State University in the Summer of 2025.

Jeff Sessions ’69 was inducted into the Alabama Lawyer Hall of Fame.
Dr. Diana Gray ’04 has been selected to be a guest conductor at Carnegie Hall. She has been invited by MidAmeria Productions to conduct the New England Symphonic Ensemble as they perform one of Dr. Gray’s original works. The concert is scheduled for June 21, 2026.
Taylor Hughes ’15 accepted a position as the assistant football and assistant basketball coach at Prattville High School.
Troy Mandris ’19 has accepted a new role as the Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line-Tight End Coach for Flomaton High School.
Mary Stanley Harris ’21 was promoted to Captain in the United States Air Force.
Cam Nicely ’22 has accepted a new position as the Band Director at Wilkinson County Middle School.
Landon Parks ’22 was hired as Superintendent at Enterprise Parks and Recreation. He was also recognized as the ARPA District 6 Young Professional of the Year. He is also currently serving on the Geneva County United Way board, the President-Elect for the Geneva County Kiwanis Club, the District 6 ARPA Committee, a member of the Rotary Club and leadership in the Geneva Sports Boosters Association.
William Cowan ’24 has accepted a computer, history, and health teaching position at Macon East Academy. He will also be serving as an assistant coach for baseball and football.
Charla Jennings ’25 has accepted a position as the 9th grade World History teacher at Beauregard High School in Opelika, Alabama.

Charlotte Jones Boyd ’58 passed away on June 25, 2025, in Brunswick, Georgia.
Dr. Thomas E. Sanders, Jr. ’61 passed away on July 14, 2025, in Mont Dora, Florida. We extend our condolences to his wife, Ellen Keldorph Sanders ’62.
James R. Bozeman ’63 passed away on July 1, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Janice Woolfe Hendrickson ’65 passed away on June 25, 2025, in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Sue Anne Owens Baker ’67 passed away on July 4, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia.
Paul J. Vincent ’69 passed away on July 27, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Richard Byrd ’73 passed away on July 7, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama.
Johnny F. Rogers ’79 passed away on July 11, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Brett Eugene Esneul ’87 passed away on July 16, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We extend condolences to his family including his mother, Lucky Brettel Esneul ’62
Dr. Elba Morton, former Huntingdon faculty member, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama.

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