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May 21, 2008: Virginia Wesleyan College Dedicates Broyles, DeFord And Hendrix Halls
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Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Va. – Virginia Wesleyan College dedicated three residence halls in its newest residential village, Village IV, to honor Betty and Thomas Broyles, Nancy and Robert DeFord and Roy Hendrix. The dedication was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Village IV on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College.
“These three families have made combined gifts totaling $3.2 million to the Virginia Wesleyan College Key to the Future Campaign,” which is currently at $49.6 million, 76% of its $65 million goal. “They have volunteered as Board members for over 63 years and we are proud to have their names publicly placed on our campus,” said President Billy Greer.
Broyles Hall is named in honor of Betty and Thomas Broyles, of Virginia Beach, Va., parents of Virginia Wesleyan graduate Elizabeth Page Ambrose ’79. Mr. Broyles has served on the Board of Trustees for more than 25 years and is a senior attorney with Kaufman & Canoles.
DeFord Hall is named in honor of Nancy and Robert DeFord, Jr., of Virginia Beach, Va., vigorous proponents of education. Mr. DeFord has served on the Board of Trustees for 35 years and is owner of a development company, DeFord, Ltd. Mrs. DeFord served as superintendent of Park City School District, Utah.
Hendrix Hall is named in honor of Roy E. Hendrix, of Virginia Beach, Va., a veteran, retired civil servant and community leader. Mr. Hendrix has established an endowed scholarship in Business at Virginia Wesleyan and serves on the Board of Trustees.
Village IV is Virginia Wesleyan’s newest residence hall complex with 96 beds and townhouse-style living. It consists of six buildings with each townhouse featuring four bedrooms, two baths, one kitchen, one living room, cable television and internet connections, and one laundry area with a washer and dryer. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, cook tops, disposals and microwaves. Each of the four townhouses has two handicapped units per building.
For more information about Virginia Wesleyan College and its Key to the Future Campaign, visit www.vwc.edu/campaign. #
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