Heritage Committee Highlight: Gigantic gold palm trees, exotic flower arrangements, pyramids, and even a camel made a lush atmosphere for the "Jewel of the Nile" Ball. Kay Dudley, Pam Vandever, Susie Bay, Gary Vandever, and a gentleman chat during the ball.    

Heritage Committee Highlight: Dr. James and Norma Morris, 1998 Phoenix Ball, representing a distinguished Cumberland legacy. The son of two Cumberland School of Law graduates, Dr. Morris chose a path in medicine, ultimately returning to his hometown as a respected general and vascular surgeon. Known for his skill, leadership, and forward-thinking approach, he played a […]

Heritage Committee Highlight: A lively scene from the 1996 Phoenix Ball under the tent on the Cumberland University lawn, featuring Gwendolyn Ligon Davis and Raymond Davis alongside John and Billie Hatcher. The Hatchers attended in support of their son, Sam, and Teresa Hatcher, who chaired the ball that year. The Hatcher family, longtime owners of […]

Heritage Committee Highlight: A candid moment from the 1991 Phoenix Ball, capturing Jack Lowery in conversation with sisters Lisa (Johnson) Newman and Linda (Johnson) Durham, reflecting the warmth and camaraderie of the evening.

Heritage Committee Highlight: Dancing was a pleasant pastime for this couple– Dr. Charles T. and Ruth Lowe.

Heritage Committee Highlight: Mrs. Betty Thackston, Dr. Ed Thackston, and Mrs. Pat Bryant chat during a past Patrons’ Party. Dr. & Mrs. Joe R. Bryant were honorees of the Phoenix Ball and are the namesake of the CU Bryant Family Welcome Center.

Heritage Committee Highlight: The lavish Egyptian decorations fit in perfectly with the Jewel of the Nile theme of a past Phoenix Ball. Large floral arrangements were placed on high wrought-iron stands for ease of conversation.

Heritage Committee Highlight: We Saw You… At Phoenix Ball – Vondell and Jim Lancaster and Drs. Ray and Phyllis Phillips pause at the Phoenix Ball to pose for the photographer.

Heritage Committee Highlight: A cherished tradition of the Phoenix Ball, the live auction is brought to life in these photos captured across the early 2000s. Auctioneers Jay White and the late Richard Macon are seen in action in separate moments, each skillfully engaging the crowd and infusing the evening with energy and excitement. As you […]

Heritage Committee Highlight: "Girl talk" was in order for Ann Floyd and Lois Ann Wauford at the Patrons’ Party!