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FERRUM COLLEGE ALUMNI

A graduation cap. Beneath it the words: I entered with promise. Now I life with purpose.

Welcome Home, Panthers — Your Ferrum Journey Continues!

Graduation is not an end, but a new chapter in your Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ story. Turning your tassel was just the beginning. The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni Association is your lifelong connection to your alma mater and your fellow Panthers. Whether you’re interested in networking events, professional development programs, mentoring current students, or simply reconnecting with old friends, we have a place for you. Staying connected to Ferrum is very rewarding to you and ensures we remain strong and vibrant as a college. The Alumni Association is your hub for staying connected with the lifelong bond you share with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and fellow Panthers. Join the Office of Alumni and Family Relations, the Alumni Board of Directors, and the Golden Panthers in upholding the spirit of “Not Self, But Others,” leading Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Panthers around the globe.


NOTABLE ALUMNI

Use the arrows to scroll through a few of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s notable Alumni!

Headshot of Billy Wagner. MLB Hall of fame 2024 Inductee and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 2013
Headshot of Jade Jones, Actor and Rapper. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ class of 2013
Headshot of Eric Owens, Major league Baseball player / Head Baseball Coach at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and 1993 Alumni.
Headshot of Cleive Adams, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Athletic Director/ Former College Head Football Coach. and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 2002.
Headshot of Star Norton, educational leader and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 2011.
Headshot of Bryan Slater, Virginia Secretary of Labor and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 1982.
Headshot of Jerry Venable, former Harlem Globetrotter and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 1968.
Headshot of Phyllis Karavatakis, president of Carter bank and trust and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 1976.
Headshot of Ed George. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Inductee and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 1968.
Headshot of Lalita Brim-Poindexter. Cross Country Athlete, owner of Poindexter Law, LLC. and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni class of 2004.
Headshot of Mike Mccoll, actor, writer, producer and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni class of 1994.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NOTABLE ALUMNI, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS:


ALUMNI GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS

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The Alumni Board of Directors (ABOD) is a diverse group of volunteers representing alumni from Ferrum Junior College to recent Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ graduates. The ABOD is led by an Executive Committee on which members serve two-year terms.

Executive Committee

President: Brooke Gill ’05

Vice President: Wayne Brockwell ’06

Secretary: Danielle Hannuksela ’16

Immediate Past President: Glynn Loope ’86

Members:

Aundrea Smiley ’07

Billie Quesenberry ’17

Camille Mangum ’22

Frank Boxley ’17

Jason Priest ’02

Kevin Reynolds ’13

Matthew Scruggs ’04

Ray Goode ’92

Rob Monolo ’92

Scotty Bryan ’97

Taylor Chitwood ’20

Albert Hobbs ’95

Brian Zyglocke ’01

Bryan Davis ’97

Martin Asprey ’95

Laura Clinebell ’92

Matt Woods ’11

Dickie Turner ’82

Amy Williams ’93

Andy Edwards ’94

Lifetime Members

Bruce Griffith ’66

Donnie Brown ’66

Jim Clark ’62

Sam Camden ’66

Welcome to the Golden Panthers!

A Golden Panther is a member of an extraordinary group of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago. 

Established in 1974 as the 50-Year Club, Golden Panthers meet and enjoy discussing our Ferrum experiences and wonderful memories from a time we all remember fondly.

The purposes of the Golden Panthers are to recognize the senior alumni of the College, to promote friendships among the members, and to financially assist the College in achieving its educational goals.

All Golden Panthers are encouraged to participate and get involved by attending social and athletic events, reunions, the induction of 50th-reunion classes, and graduations, and most importantly, by supporting the Golden Panthers Endowment Scholarship or the Ferrum Fund. 

You can make a difference by keeping the Golden Panthers vision alive for our present and future students. 

Contact us at alumni@ferrum.edu or 540.365.4216 if you want to know more about upcoming events, becoming a member of the Steering Committee, hosting an event, etc.

Golden Panther Chairs:

Martha Arnold Phillips 1976
Chip Phillips 1977

Immediate Past Chair: Keith Fisher 1968

Members of the 2025 Ferrum ABOD pose outside beneath trees on campus.
Alumni Board of Directors in fall 2025
Chp Phillips in grey jacket, light shirt and light gold tie, with Martha Phillips in sunglasses, gold jacket, and dark shirt, in front of campus trees and graduates in gowns
Martha Arnold Phillips ’76, first recipient of a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ four-year degree, with Chip Phillips ’77 at the 2026 commencement ceremony

Other Alumni Resources

Alumni Awards and Nominations

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Looking for help?

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Contact Info

Address:
John Wesley Hall
215 Ferrum Mountain Rd.
Ferrum, VA 24088