Vidalia’s Moore Recognized as Outstanding Mercerian During Tenth Annual Alumni Awards Dinner
Vidalia’s Joan L. “Joanie” Moore was among fourteen Mercerians recognized for their contributions to Mercer University during the tenth annual Alumni and Friends Awards Reception and Dinner held Nov. 14 during Homecoming. Moore was presented one of five Alumni By Choice Awards, which were created to salute individuals who did not graduate from Mercer but have demonstrated loyalty to the University over the years.
Moore was married to the late Robert L. “Bob” Moore, a former Mercer trustee and 1976 graduate of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Married in 1974, their love for Mercer began when Bob first walked onto campus, sparking a lifelong connection to the University. Over the years, they have participated in many Mercer events, deepening their appreciation for the University’s values and community. The Moores are Life Members of The President’s Club.
In other awards, the Thomas Sewell Plunkett Young Alumnus Award, given to an alumnus who has graduated within the last 10 years and demonstrated continued support of the University, was presented to Grant P. Radakovich; the Meritorious Service Award, given to an individual who supports the Alumni Association and the University through contributions of time, talents and financial resources, was presented to Charlie Cantrell; the Distinguished Alumnus Award, given to an individual who serves his or her profession in an outstanding manner and, in doing so, brings honor to the individual and University, was presented to William “Bill” Pou Jr. Additional Alumni by Choice Awards were presented to Mark J. Adams, Darla C. Bishop, Robert J. “Bob” and Carolyn B. Hargrove and Jackie Baugh Moore.
The Mercer Athletic Hall of Fame welcomed four new members: William Boli Bagrou, men’s soccer; James Florence, men’s basketball; Susie Gardner, women’s basketball; and Bobby Lamb, football. Gary Louis Abbott Jr. was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor.
About Mercer University Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With 9,000 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu.
