February
26, 2016
Virginia Wesleyan is a remarkable place because of the leadership, devotion, and good will preceding us. It is important that we honor our heritage and traditions, and it is a privilege to celebrate them and to build upon them.
Virginia Wesleyan is a remarkable place because of the leadership, devotion, and good will preceding us. It is important that we honor our heritage and traditions, and it is a privilege to celebrate them and to build upon them.
My wife Annie and I are thankful every day for the opportunity to continue the tradition of leadership initiated by our predecessors. That leadership began with the leadership of our first president Joseph S. Johnston and continued through the 26 years of Lambuth M. Clarke’s presidency. Today, I am grateful and proud to announce that Alice Clarke, along with her family, has formally approved the changing of the name of the VWC planned giving society to The Lambuth M. and Alice A. Clarke Society.
One of the College’s foundational establishments, The Heritage Society was formed many years ago by Wesleyan friends and family with the Clarkes among the inaugural founders. The Heritage Society recognizes individuals who have arranged for a deferred gift to the College through their estate plans.
Recently, in the spirit of further recognizing that legacy tradition, I asked Alice Clarke for her consideration in changing the name of The Heritage Society. In this way, we honor the contributions of one of Virginia Wesleyan’s most consequential first families, while reinforcing the College community’s awareness of the tradition of philanthropy.
The Clarke name has long stood for admirable values and extraordinary service. We thank the family for the commitment and pride they continue to demonstrate in Virginia Wesleyan’s progress.
