Comprised of 17 high school guidance counselors from across the country, the board visited campus April 3-5 for the first annual meeting. In addition to learning more about Furman and its admission process, the board assisted in interviewing scholarship candidates for the John D. Hollingsworth and Charles H. Townes Scholarships.

The purpose of the High School Advisory Board is two-fold. Counselors have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at Furman and its offerings, and they are also able to provide invaluable feedback about improvements to the admission process and recruiting efforts. Board members serve a term of at least two years and are selected by nomination from admission staff members.

While visiting Furman in April, the current board enjoyed a dinner at White Oaks with Furman�s admission staff, as well as an open forum with associate vice president of admission Brad Pochard. The group also toured campus, spoke with current students and participated in discussions regarding Furman�s marketing strategy and research and internship opportunities. In addition, the group learned about Furman�s sustainability efforts, complete with a tour of the Shi Center for Sustainability.

Here is the inaugural class of the Furman High School Counselor Advisory Board:

Gwen Bailey, retired, Greenville, S.C.
Rene Bickley, Hammond School, Columbia, S.C. Tony D�Antonio, Worcester Preparatory School, Berlin, Md.
Nancy Fomby, Episcopal School of Dallas, Dallas, Tex.
Willieneil French, Johns Creek High School, Johns Creek, Ga.
VaDonna Hall, Governor�s School for Science and Math, Hartsville, S.C.
Karen Kimberly, Porter-Gaud School, Charleston, S.C.
Ginny Maddux, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, Tenn.
Sarah Mills, North Shore Country Day School, Chicago, Ill.
Jeff Morrow, Oaks Christian School, Westlake Village, Calif.
Missy Sanchez, Woodward Academy, Atlanta, Ga.
Linda Schulz, Christ Church Episcopal School, Greenville, S.C.
Gwyeth Smith, independent counselor, Oakdale, N.Y.
Jeff Stachura, Athens Academy, Athens, Ga.
Karen Svetlay, Mountain Brook High School, Birmingham, Ala.
Tom Walsh, Roxbury Latin School, Roxbury, Mass.
Jack Whelan, Providence Day School, Charlotte, N.C.

For more information, contact Bartley Sides in the Office of Admission, 864-294-2049 or [email protected].

(Image provided by Furman.)

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