“I am number five; I hold that position with high honor,” Cynthia said. “My sisters above me were always role models.” Cynthia described 1975…
After six Hairstons spanned 20 years on Berea’s campus, a second generation soon followed. Sue Hairston Jones ’72 had returned to Williamson and dedicated…
Six years passed before the sixth Hairston sister would step into the tradition and high expectations at Berea. Vivian began forging her own path…
In the fall of 1971, the first Hairston sister, Willene, had just graduated from Berea, and the fourth sister, Ann, entered on Nancy’s heels.…
Alumni entrepreneurs developed through their Berea experience give back to current Bereans Whether running unique campgrounds, a bourbon distillery or a venture capital company,…
History can be a blessing or a burden. One’s place in the annals of time—intentional or incidental—can be a point of pride or a…
Between 1966 and 1985, six talented and determined young women left an indelible mark on Berea College. For these African-American, Christian sisters from Williamson,…
Sue came to Berea with the same love of music, heart for service and determination to succeed. She knew from day one that she…