Ruth Anne Reeves O'Cain '94,
Young Alumna Award 2008
A second generation Columbia College graduate, Ruth Anne Reeves O'Cain '94 has served as a class agent and member of the Alumnae Council since graduation. She has served on several committees including alumnae weekend, campus relations, alumnae connections and admissions volunteers. After earning her undergraduate degree in early childhood education, she went on to earn a master's degree in library science from the University of South Carolina. Currently she is a full-time mother and homemaker, and regularly volunteers with her children's schools and often serves as a substitute teacher. She is also the Dorchester county Farm Bureau Women's Chair, and supports educational programs for children, youth and adults regarding the history and importance of agricultural industry in South Carolina. She has been honored for seven consecutive years for her outstanding contributions to this county organization. Ruth Anne and her family are members of Reevesville Baptist Church, where she serves as a worship leader, Sunday school teacher, mission team leader and dedicated volunteer. The Reeves family established an endowed scholarship in honor of Ruth Anne and her mother, Anne Kizer Reeves '63. Ruth Anne and her husband Michael reside in St. George, S.C., and have three children, Benjamin, Mary Ellis, and Anna.

Julieanne LeJeune Humowitz '92,
Wil Lou Gray Outstanding Educator Award 2008
Julieanne LeJeune Humowitz '92 is a nationally certified teacher and
serves as department chair for social studies at Waccamaw High School in Pawleys Island, S.C. Julieanne earned her master's degree in elementary education from Coastal Carolina University and holds an educational leadership certification from The Citadel. Julieanne has been recognized as Teacher of the Year three times since 1994 and has received numerous honors for her roles as advisor, leader and educator. Most recently, she was honored as Outstanding Teacher of American History by the Winyah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and as State Advisor of the Year by the South Carolina Student Council Association. She is a mentor to new teachers and serves on ADEPT state certification evaluation committees. Julieanne resides in Georgetown, S.C., with her husband Paul and their three children, Christine, Tess, and Luke.

Barbara Courtney Thomas '57,
Distinguished Service Award 2008
Barbara Courtney Thomas '57 is among the most active of class presidents ever elected at Columbia College. Dedicated to keeping close touch with her beloved classmates, she has helped coordinate and attended every reunion and annual luncheon for the Class of 1957. Her recently published novel Just Pick Up the Pieces includes Barbara's first impression of Columbia College from her unique perspective as a child who resided at Epworth Children's Home. Barbara earned her master's degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina and taught sixth grade in the Lexington Five district from 1957 until her retirement in 1994. She was honored four times as Teacher of the Year by her schools and district. She has been an active member of Salem United Methodist Church for forty-five years, serving as frequent volunteer and committee member. Currently, she also serves as a member of the Columbia College Alumnae Council and is a member of the Ariail Columbia College
Club. She resides with her husband Norman in Chapin, S.C., and they have three children, Gayle, Pam and Clark.

LaTisha Gotell Faulks '96,
Career Achievement Award 2008
LaTisha Gotell Faulks '96 majored in political science at Columbia
College and earned her juris doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law in 1999. An exceptionally gifted student throughout her academic career, she now teaches as an assistant professor of law at North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, N.C.. Prior to joining the faculty at NCCUS, LaTisha served as a visiting associate
professor at Texas Wesleyan University, was a senior staff attorney with the Center for Capital Litigation in Columbia, S.C., and held positions with firms located in Washington, D.C., and New Jersey.