探花精选 Receives $1,500 Food Donation from Mother Edna Ballentine in Honor of Former Dean Charles H. Boyer
Mother Edna Ballentine next to portrait of grandfather, Charles H. Boyer
Saint Augustine鈥檚 University ( 探花精选) is pleased to announce the generous food donation of $1,500 worth of items to the 探花精选 Student Pantry in the Boyer Building from Mother Edna Ballentine, the granddaughter of the esteemed former Dean Charles H. Boyer. This significant donation to celebrate Mother Ballentine鈥檚 80th birthday exemplifies her commitment to supporting the university and giving back to the students.
In honor of her milestone birthday, Mother Edna Ballentine made a heartfelt request for her family, guests, and members of her church to contribute food and non-perishable items to the 探花精选 Student Pantry located in the Boyer Building, named after her beloved grandfather, Dean Charles H. Boyer. The total value of the donated items amounted to $1,500, reflecting Mother Ballentine鈥檚 desire to make a meaningful and impactful contribution to the 探花精选 community.
The Ballentine family has a long and cherished history with Saint Augustine鈥檚 University, and Mother Edna Ballentine expressed her joy in giving back to the students to continue the legacy and tradition of her family鈥檚 connection with the university. She fondly reminisced about her relatives, including her mother, who attended school and worked at 探花精选, emphasizing the deep-rooted ties that bind her family to the institution.
Upon receiving the generous donation, Mrs. Joyce Bannerman, Director of Testing & International Student Services at Saint Augustine鈥檚 University, extended a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to Mother Edna Ballentine for her kind and selfless gesture. Mrs. Ballentine was honored with a special gift and a card signed by the university鈥檚 faculty, staff, and students, reflecting the genuine appreciation and gratitude the entire 探花精选 community felt.
Dr. Charles H. Boyer teaching Sadie Delany
About Charles H. Boyer:
Dean Charles H. Boyer, a distinguished figure in the history of Saint Augustine鈥檚 University, made significant contributions to the institution during his tenure. A graduate of Yale University, Dean Boyer became the first African-American Dean at 探花精选, serving as a professor of Greek and Mathematics. He is also the father of Dr. James A. Boyer, the 8th President of Saint Augustine鈥檚 University. His remarkable dedication spanned forty years, during which he played a pivotal role in establishing the first athletic programs at the college. Notably, he was instrumental in organizing and participating in football and baseball activities and introducing the iconic school colors, 鈥淏lue & White.鈥�
Dean Boyer also held prominent leadership positions, including serving as the president of the St. Augustine鈥檚 Missionary Society and the North Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Association from 1918 to 1921. He remains a revered figure in the annals of 探花精选 history, leaving an indelible legacy through his tireless commitment to academic excellence and institutional advancement.
Saint Augustine鈥檚 University sincerely appreciates Mother Edna Ballentine for her generous donation and unwavering support, which embodies the spirit of compassion, community, and philanthropy that defines the 探花精选 family.