Christopher Newport Alumni Society
Ice cream connoisseur. Runner. Mother. Coffee Addict. Ballroom dancer. Sister. Brother. Adventure seeker. Father. Business Major. Class of 1994. Captain for Life.
Your Christopher Newport experience isn't over in just four years. The opportunities and relationships that began while you were a student continue as an alumnus. Outstanding academic programs, vibrant student life, traditions, and friendships connect alumni to Christopher Newport for life.
Be sure to check out the Chapters web pages and mark your calendars for upcoming events! You'll also want to take a look at the wonderful benefits offered to you as a Captain for Life! And after you've browsed this website, head on over to our pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and Twitter.
Alumni are essential members of any great institution. It is your passion and loyalty that make it possible for your alma mater to achieve its goals. The bonds created between your friends, your teachers, and the staff of CNC or CNU are still strong. When you graduate and your career as a student ends, your career as an alumnus begins. You become and forever will be a Captain for Life!
Our Vision
- To inspire Christopher Newport alumni to be actively engaged in the life of their University.
Our Mission
- To cultivate lifelong relationships between alumni and the Christopher Newport community.
Our Values
- To continuously promote excellence through
- Leadership
- Stewardship
- Fellowship
- Service
- Tradition
Christopher Newport Alumni Society Board of Directors 2012-13
| Rich Charles, President | Class of 1992 |
| Mark Bernecker, Vice President for Governance & Nominations | Class of 1996 |
| Matt Martin, Vice President for Membership & Chapter Development | Class of 2004 |
| Amy Richardson, Vice President for Development | Class of 2007 |
| Tu Ritter, Vice President for Student Services | Class of 1989 |
| Muriel Millar, Treasurer | Class of 1988 |
| Shannon Edwards, Secretary | Class of 2004 |
| Alysia Alister | Class of 1999 |
| Nadine Boone | Class of 1995 |
| William Holt | Class of 2005 |
| Jason Houser | Class of 1997 |
| Melissa Howell | Class of 1998 |
| C. Bradford Hunter | Class of 2004 |
| Lacey Grey Howard Hunter | Class of 2008 |
| Jesse Hutcheson | Class of 2010 |
| Henry Jones | Class of 1975 |
| Steven Kast | Class of 1987 |
| Martha Kelly | Class of 1975 |
| Amber Kidwell | Class of 2002 |
| Brian Lamprecht | Class of 1997 |
| Robert Macklin | Class of 1993 |
| Stephen Maxie | Class of 1999 |
| N. Scott Millar | Class of 1985 |
| Paul Muse | Class of 2000 |
| Ellen Shackelford | Class of 2005 |
| Pete Smith | Class of 1988 |
| Mary Kay Villa | Class of 1983 |
Alumni Society Presidents 1970-2009
| E. Thomas Hughes Deceased |
1970 – 1971 |
| James F. Draper (Class of '68) Deceased |
1971 – 1972 |
| Thomas W. Lockard (Class of '67) | 1972 – 1973 |
| David L. Kahn (Class of '72) | 1973 – 1974 |
| Tom Powell (Class of '72) | 1974 – 1975 |
| Vivian Johnson |
1975 – 1976 |
| Julie Mee Sager (Class of '72) | 1976 – 1977 |
| Phillip V. Whitley (Class of '75) Deceased |
1977 – 1978 |
| Col. James O. Syme Jr. (Class of '76) Deceased |
1979 – 1980 |
| Tom Johnson (Class of '75) | 1980 – 1981 |
| Michael Monteith (Class of '73) | 1981 – 1982 |
| David S. Lyon (Class of '77) | 1982 – 1985 |
| Roman Schenkkan (Class of '73) | 1986 – 1987 |
| David Pisle (Class of '75) | 1987 – 1989 |
| James O. West (Class of '75) |
1989 – 1990 |
| Stan Clark (Class of '77) | 1990 – 1991 |
| Charlie Ciccotti (Class of '86) | 1991 – 1992 |
| Gerald Bright (Class of '82) | 1992 – 1993 |
| J. Curtiss Back (Class of '84) | 1993 – 1994 |
| Tom Carpini (Class of '74) | 1994 – 1995 |
| Karen Levy (Class of '91) | 1995 – 1996 |
| Randy Bryant (Class of '91) | 1996 – 1997 |
| Jim Eyre (Class of '75) | 1997 – 1998 |
| Bill Sharkey (Class of '76) | 1998 – 1999 |
| Yvonne McCoy (Class of '77) | 1999 – 2000 |
| Paul Darden (Class of '74) | 2000 – 2001 |
| Art Thatcher (Class of '81) | 2001 – 2002 |
| Linda Gordon (Class of '88) | 2002 – 2003 |
| Joy Kilgore (Class of 1996) | 2003 – 2004 |
| Ron Gallagher (Class of 1988) | 2004 – 2005 |
| Janet Barker (Class of 2002) | 2005 – 2006 |
| Mark Bernecker (Class of 1996) | 2006 – 2007 |
| Michael Koontz (Class of 2001) | 2007 – 2008 |
| Scott Millar (Class of 1985) | 2008 – 2010 |
| Jason Houser (Class of 1997) |
2010 - 2012 |
| Richard Charles (Class of 1992) | Current President |
