Dean Renwick: PRICELESS!

Leisha Foy Dooley, 1985
CDo2672464@aol.com

Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2009

Looking foward to BAR this year. Missed Theta Pi Reunion in the Spring so I hope to see all my sorors (and especially my line sisters celebrating 20 years!!!!)

Also, the loss of Dean Renwick has weighed heavy on my heart. As an only child, my parents were very nervous about me being 800 miles away from home. Dean Renwick took my father for a "man to man" talk and assured him that he would watch out for me, but would not coddle me. Without Dean Renwick, who knows where I would be or what I would have become.

Gabriele Bowers, 1991
gbowers@bowersco.com

Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009

As so many of us were touched by Dean Renwick and his love and determination for us to succeed, there will be a conversation that takes place at this years BAR to determine how we can celebrate his life and contributions to the black students at UNC. Details of a meeting will be forthcoming but it is clear from all the conversation prior that we want the university to recognize his contributions in a significant way. More to come.

Phillip McAlpin, 1975
mcalpinp@att.net

Posted: Thursday, October 08, 2009

Oh, how Dean Renwick helped me get over. Over my fear of not making it as many students from my hometown did not make it past first semester. Over my fear when my English Professor said I could not write. He made me proud to know a strong Black man who knew who he was and whose he was. I thank him for being him.

Andra' Reid Eaves, 1978
volvoladyea@bellsouth.net

Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Renwick. Dr.Renwick was instrumental in helping me fulfill my dream of attending UNC. Although I didn't complete the application process correctly, Dr. Renwick personally called me and said "you are the student we want and need at UNC, please complete the application". He helped me believe in myself and I am so grateful for his help.

VM Barnette, 1983
nanzgurl57@aol.com

Posted: Saturday, September 12, 2009

Dean Renwick was an honest and upfront man who informed my class early on that most of did not have the SAT scores to be there and quite a few would not make it beyond our freshman year. I appreciated him for that honesty and always for his availability when I needed his advice. May the God of Comfort and my Lord Jesus Christ bring peace to his family.

Donald Ramseur '79

Donald Ramseur, 1979
deramseur@yahoo.com

Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009

There are no words that can express the sorrow I feel right now. Dean Renwick was such a force at UNC. He helped all of us! He made time for us. He was a problem solver, a mentor and a truth teller (and wasn't afraid to tell any and everyone). His memory will live on in our hearts as we try to live by his example.

God bless the family.

Carla Edwards Williams, 1987
cewpuddin@aol.com

Posted: Friday, September 11, 2009

I had the pleasure of talking with Dean Renwick and his wife at the 2009 CIAA tournament in Charlotte, NC this Spring. With deepest sympathy to his family. He was someone that I and other minority students could connect with to get excellent advice when dealing with university course and life choices.

Tami Williams Hinton, 1986
hint5845@bellsouth.net

Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009

I celebrate the full life of "our" late Den Renwick - his frankness, his tenacity and the boundless energy he brought to his work at UNC. He was a friend, a mentor, and helped many of us remember that we were at UNC, first and foremost, to get an education. Bravo for a life well-lived!
P. Woods

Phillip D. Woods, 1980
PWoods@bop.gov

Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Dean Renwick and I had what might best be described as a "love-hate" relationship. I always wanted him to do more and he wanted the same from me. In truth, it was always more about love. Thanks for the love, my brother! See you on the other side!

The Rev. Will Mebane, 75
will.mebane@aya.yale.edu

Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2009

Dean Renwick from day one always gave black students the reality of being a student at Carolina. We will always remember -- "look to your left and then to your right, one of you will not graduate in four years from Carolina". Although I was sitting between two people that graduated with me in four years, we took that statement by Dean Renwick as a personal challenge to graduate. We didn't want to prove him wrong but make him proud. He always believed that Black students could succeed at Carolina. I'm sure Dr. Stone has welcomed him in Heaven.

Albeda Everett Murphy, 1990
albeda.murphy@yahoo.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

The Homegoing for a Distinguished Fellow UNC Alum, Hayden Bently Renwick was absolutely AMAZING!!! There was much love and adoration shown from so many family members, friends, colleagues…and of course, the UNC Tar Heels represented well. Dean Renwick had to be smiling proudly from above...with Angels on his left and on his right providing a warm, welcomed embrace into Heaven. Dean, you will always be remembered for your relentless ability to make us believe in ourselves and continue to achieve outstanding results. ~R.I.P.~

Lillie Rena Staton, 1988
MindOnCarolina@alumni.unc.edu

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

There are no adequate words to describe or express the impact Dean Renwick had on our class and on me, personally. He never really made or accepted any excuses for being less than te best. How thankful I am that we had the chance to reconnect at the BAR two years ago after ten years. I feel lucky that I spoke to him as recently as three months ago and that our last conversation was so positive and mutually beneficial. What a great influence -- what a great loss. I will miss him.

Ava Greene Bedden, 1984
ava.bedden@comcast.net

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I was saddened to hear of the death of Dean Renwick. His tough love probably helped many black and white students graduate from UNC. I respected the man for his strong support of black students and his efforts to make UNC treat its black students with respect when some of the students and professors didn't respect us on many occasions. When UNC builds its next building on campus, it should name after Dean Renwick.

John Hinton, 1983
jhinton27105@yahoo.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Dean Hayden Renwick had such an unassuming way of going out of his way to help students. I will always appreciate his encouragement and leadership...All my respect to him and what he represented to us--a true role model.

Edna C. Brown, 1979
ec.brown@cox.net

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

To all my fellow Tar Heels, I attended the service for Bro. Renwick. It was like a small Carolina Reunion. It was a beautiful service and a lot of love was given. The T.O. Nupes showed up in Force. But I was most disappointed by the fact that our Great University did send a representative to his service after all he did for us and UNC.

Wayne H. Davis, 1980
ezdavis@ez-tixx.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I am deeply moved to hear of the loss of our beloved Dean Renwick. I will, always, remember the first day that I met him as he visited High School students during a summer session of The Governor's School in Winston-Salem, NC. It has been said that a great leader is a great recruiter. He recruited half of the African American students attending GS that summer to enroll at Carolina! During my studies at UNC, he was a mentor, before the term was popular. In establishing the Minority Student Advisor Program, he ensured the success many entering Freshmen. He was an energetic and charismatic family man, who, genuinely, cared about his students. After we graduated, he remained in contact regarding our professional development and careers. His students became his friends. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. He will be missed.

Winnona Swayze, 1976
WSwayze@nc.rr.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I remember Dean Renwick as a great man who did not mince words and was true to his word. He was the main reason I stayed at UNC as long as I did. He was the one who advised me on my class schedule, not my actual advisor.

Milton Anderson, 1981
unc2010@aol.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I am very sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Renwick. He came to my high school, and encouraged black students to apply for admission to Carolina. He was a down to earth man who was there to help. He was an instrument for justice. Everytime I saw him I thanked him for his contribution to education. He will be missed.

Paulette Williams Scott, 1976
pscott@chccs.k12.nc.us

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I am truly sad to hear of the passing of Dean "Bennie" Renwick. He was such a positive big brother figure to so many of us in the early seventies at Carolina. May God continue to bless him and his family.

Larry O. Williams, 1975
low@nc.rr.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I REMEMBER DEAN RENWICK FROM MY FRESHMAN YEAR. I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS DEATH.

KARLAH YVONNE BURTON, 1990
karlah_k@yahoo.com

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Class of '79! It's our 30th reunion. Can't believe it's been that long! Time to come out in full force this year and celebrate how we got over and to honor the memory of Dean Renwick, who many of us owe our survival at Carolina to. See you at BAR!

Randy K. Jones, 1979
randykjones@sbcglobal.net

Posted: Wednesday, September 09, 2009

While I will likely not be able to attend BAR this year (I have GOT to do a better job of scheduling!), I would like to take a moment to acknowledge with great sadness and with profound sympathy the loss of a true Carolina giant with the passing of Dean Renwick. I don't think that any person of color who walked the campus of UNC during my time there was not in some way directly affected by him while they were there. He touched so many lives and he enabled so many of us to survive and even thrive at Carolina. He was cool and he somehow made it cool for us to be there at a time when some of us may not have been really sure about that. He will be greatly missed and I hope that everyone at BAR this year takes some time to celebrate his life during the weekend festivities. Have fun and Go Heels!

Walter E. Egerton, MD, 1976
wegerton@comcast.net

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Fellow Alumni: As I am still in shock a little about Bentley Renwick being funeralized in Charlotte on 9/8/09. He recruited me to Carolina in the 70s and then admitted one of my mentees when he wss chancellor at WSSU. He knew how to motivate students to be studious. Maybe all of "Renwick's-Recruits" will turn out for the BAR Reunion this year and honor his memory. Love to Sandra and family. Ev

Evelyn Dove Coleman, 75
evdove03@yahoo.com

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

A powerful voice was silenced with the passing of Dean Renwick - a friend, mentor, inspiration, and advocate to many students and staff at Carolina. During my years as a minority student advisor('77-'81) and my tenure as an Asst. Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UNC-CH('82-'87), Dean Renwick worked in the trenches helping to ensure equity, fairness, and recognition for minority students, faculty, and staff. Blessings and peace to his family.

Lois Deloatch, 1981
loisdeloatch@mindspring.com

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Thanks, Dean Renwick, for expecting the very best in all of us. No excuses.

Archie Mack, 1985
amackjr@aol.com

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dean Renwick. He was of great support to me during my years at Carolina. Dean Renwick always offered the realistic viewpoint but with the challenge to strongly forge ahead toward the goal. I know that he raised up many to continue to encourage students to excel in their studies at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Andra Kai Shaw, 1983
ashaw1008@yahoo.com

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Dean Renwick encouraged me to believe in myself and the gifts that God had given me. He was one of the earthly angels God gave to watch over me. He believed in me and never doubted my ability to make it at Carolina. He was like a father and big brother to me and so many others. I will never forget him. Also, my parents were grateful for his counseling help. Dean Renwick, we'll see you on the "sweet by and by." You'll forever remain in our hearts. (Is anyone planning a tribute-memorial? Thanks!)

Rose Highland-Sharpe, 1980
sharper@sandhills.edu

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Hayden Bentley Renwick, age 74, the son of the late Lewis Renwick and Mary Louise Colvert Renwick, was born February 10, 1935 in Statesville, N.C. He departed this life September 2, 2009, at Presbyterian Medical Center after suffering from heart failure. He was a great man.

Grandison Wells, 1986
laserpointe@hotmail.com

Posted: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

OK,Class of 1976 I am looking forward to seeing you.
Also, AKA Theta Pi Sorors that I missed in the Spring, it's time to head to Chapel Hill!!

Deborah Craig Ray, 1976
moneate@aol.com

Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Ok, Class of 1989, it's been 20 years! Time to break out those old dances and show 'em how we used to do it. Contact your old school crew and tell them to mark their calendars and register now. Time to reconnect, reminisce and recapture some Carolina moments. Hope to see you there!!

Stacie Blakeney Hewett, 1989
stacie_hewett@unc.edu

Posted: Tuesday, August 18, 2009

All sorors of Theta Pi who didn't make it to our 35th reunion in April, lets reconnect during BAR weekend. Would love to see you all!!!!

Ann Harrison Granby, 1982
anngranby@hotmail.com

Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009

Class of '82 we need to represent this year and show our UNC/BAR pride!I look forward to BAR weekend and joining evryone in all of the festivities. See you Soon!

Janet

Janet H Southerland, 1982
janet_southerland@dentistry.unc.edu

Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009

Calling all Class of '94 alumni!

It's our 15 year class reunion Let's celebrate at BAR! Let's do it like we used to do in Great Hall. But take it easy, don't hurt yourself. : ) Although we're a little older, we've definitely gotten better. See you on The Hill in November!

Tanisha Barnes McClendon, 1994
Sweetee108@bellsouth.net

Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009

Great to see we are still raising the banner high and representing the many years of Carolina history. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with friends and
DST (Fall of '76) sorority sisters.
Missing in Action - Rochon Dibble and William "Buddy" Ray. Double Trouble, where are you?

Sabrena aka SMAK

Keep in touch.

Sabrena T. McDaniel Brandon, 1977
brebrandon81@yahoo.com

Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009

I am so looking forward to BAR 2009!!! BAR never lets me down! Please take a moment to review the information about the Partner Lunch. I anticipate a larger number of participants this year. :-) Join other alumni, students and corporate sponsors for an event that is NEVER disappointing!! See you all there. GO HEELS!!! :-)

Katrina Y. Billingsley, 1996
kybillingsley@alumni.unc.edu

Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009

Really looking forward to re-connecting with everyone this year.

Shelley Willingham-Hinton, 1994
swhinton@gmail.com

Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009

Hello All!

Would like to see as many Summer Bridge 88' this year as possible! Awww Bridge...where it all started for some of us!!!!

Teresa McDonald, 1992
lexiajoy@hotmail.com

Posted: Saturday, August 15, 2009

Class of 1995, I am looking forward to fun-filled weekend in Chapel Hill. Can't wait to see you guys!!!

victoria davis, 1995
vdavis7880@aol.com

Posted: Friday, August 14, 2009

Nine-deuce where ya at??? Can't wait to see you guys at BAR this year!!!

Angie Harris-Ramseur, 1996
aharris@newtonnc.gov

Posted: Friday, August 14, 2009

Fellow alum and brigees (SB 96), let's return to Chapel Hill and celebrate like we always do. I'm excited about taking on Dook in football. What a classic weekend it'll be!

GO HEELS!

Frederick K. Holding, 2000
fkholding@alumni.unc.edu

Posted: Friday, August 14, 2009

Looking forward to celebrating the 10 year reunion with the Class of 99!

Kendra Lawrence, 1999
klawrence@unc.edu

Posted: Friday, August 14, 2009

Hello, Everyone!

The BAR is just around the corner. Join us on Friday night at the Light on the Hill Scholarship Awards Banquet to support our fellow alumni, faculty and students.

Also, come check out our silent auction. There will be great items to bid on and to enjoy!

See you soon,
Natalie Haith-Edwards, Chair, Banquet Committee

Natalie Haith-Edwards, 1991
natalie.haith-edwards@dhhs.nc.gov

Posted: Friday, August 14, 2009