Shenandoah Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 4

Photo: Dennis Crews words from the president Retirements often come in waves; indeed, last year four cherished senior faculty members retired from Shenandoah. As this academic year ends, we say goodbye to eight more extraordinary members of the faculty who have guided students across our educational spectrum, from the liberal arts to the performing arts, from the health professions to the world of business. All combined, they have given a total of 170 years of service, ranging from five to 53 years! These faculty members have guarded Shenandoah's mission and nurtured its academic quality so that our institution is far better than when they arrived. Time and space allow me here to only mention two. Professor of Piano Elizabeth Temple came to Shenandoah only two years after we moved from Dayton, Virginia, to Winchester. Today, just about everything on campus is di