Posted by: richardswsc | January 1, 2008

Warner Southern Celebrating its 40th Anniversary

Warner Southern has reached its 40th anniversary! Have you seen the banners along President’s Drive? A 40th anniversary committee has been formed with representatives from trustees, alumni, donors, faculty, staff and students. An invitation has been extended to area schools and to the campus community for themed art to exhibit in 2008. Other activities include community receptions on campus, a history exhibit on display in the PLRC and special pages on the Web site. Go to Our 40th Anniversary home page to read more about our plans for the this special celebration. Please join us with a walk down memory lane by posting YOUR thoughts and experiences at Warner Southern College below . . .

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How exciting that Warner Southern is celebrating 40 years of growth and providing a Christian higher education to thousands of students! We are looking forward to our 2008 events and activities.

By: lawsonc on December 26, 2007
at 4:34 pm

It is a honor and blessing to be a sudent at at Warner. May GOD continually bless and keep all affiliates past, present, and future.

By: Carla Clark on December 27, 2007
at 12:08 am

I began teaching Social Work classes at WSC in 1976. Dr. Ratzlaff scheduled my classes in 3 hour blocks so I could be home with my girls. In 1981 when the third daughter was born prematurely and almost died, I decided to not return second semester of that year. Dr. Ratzlaff asked if I would consider teaching one of the classes if I didn’t have to leave my children. I agreed and he had a college van deliver my class to my home each Tuesday night. It was a Group Process class that probably learned as much about child development as they did groups!

By: Doris Gukich,MSW on February 1, 2008
at 6:23 pm

Suetta and I began as students in 1974 and I remember sitting in the cafeteria with the whole student body when we got the call that we had been fully accredited. We erupted into cheers. Now we are celebrating 40 years, nearly 1200 students and 3 graduate programs. WOW! God truly has blessed Warner Southern in this journey.

By: Art Clawson, M.S. on February 5, 2008
at 7:18 pm

My wife, Linda, and I began as adjunct professors shortly after we moved to Lake Wales in 1984. We moved to Lake Wales partly because of the college. You see, years ago, when I was attending seminary in Anderson, my Christian Education professor, Dr. Irene Smith Caldwell, suggested that I complete educational training in order to be prepared to teach at a new Church of God college that was being birthed in Florida. She encouraged me to consider this as a calling on my life and I never forgot her encouragement. Some twelve years later after having completed a graduate degree in education, teaching and administering programs in Africa and St. Louis, my family settled in Lake Wales. I have fond memories of taking my two children to watch exciting soccer games in the “yard” on the East Campus. Warner has been a blessing to me and my family!

By: Terry Fasel on February 6, 2008
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Since returning to Warner Southern in the fall of 2007, I have been sorting lots of old pictures and remembering many Warner Southern names and faces. This would be a great year for all graduates to touch base with campus. I would love to know where everyone is and what is going on in your lives. (I promise no blackmail with old pictures!)

By: Vernell Posey on February 15, 2008
at 9:01 pm

Warner Southern is never far from my mind. I spent 13 years of my life there (first as a student and then as Resident Director) and the experience was one of the best in my life. I miss those long nights of talking to students and the campus activities. My job now is far different from those days. I work with troubled children and teens as a therapist in a school setting. I currently live in West Palm Beach, a far different world than Lake Wales. To all my old friends and acquaintances, I would love to hear from you. Most of all I continue to pray for God’s blessing on the campus and am excited to see the growth.

By: Kathy Waldrep on March 17, 2008
at 3:57 pm

I am still carrying with me the wonderful blessings I received when I worked at Warner. I started out as office manager in the Advancement Office and then transferred as Dr. Greg Hall’s secretary. I am in awe at the progress and development that has taken place over the years at Warner. I wish Warner the best and my prayers continue to go up for the staff and students. Congratulations on 40 wonderful years.

By: Debbie Stanfield on March 25, 2008
at 12:54 pm

Happy Anniversary Warner! Unfortunately, I’ve only been back to the campus once since graduating in ‘92. I do hope to visit soon though!

Just as Kathy mentioned, I have MANY awesome memories of my years at Warner! Memories I cherish and think of often! I’d love to hear updates from all my buddies!

Take care all and may Warner have many more successful years ahead! Go Royals!

By: Terri Stone Harry on April 17, 2008
at 4:46 pm

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