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Distinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest

Distinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest


Successful. Authoritative. Commanding great respect. There are many terms to define “distinguished” but these seem especially appropriate when describing the 2012 recipients of Wake Forest’s Distinguished Alumni Award, who were recognized at a gala dinner on Feb. 17 during Alumni Council weekend. The Rev. Michael “Mike” Aiken (’71) is executive director of the Greensboro Urban Ministry. […]

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Michael “Mike” Aiken, Greensboro, N.C.

Michael “Mike” Aiken, Greensboro, N.C.

Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)


Since 1985 the Rev. Michael “Mike” Aiken (’71) has been executive director of Greensboro Urban Ministry, a nondenominational agency providing crisis intervention and outreach services. As one nominator wrote, “He is out to put himself out of a job as he works to end homelessness and poverty in Greensboro and Guilford County.” In accepting his […]

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Ben Sutton Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C.

Ben Sutton Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C.

Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)


As the “mic man” who led cheers at home football games in 1978 and 1979, Ben Sutton Jr. (’80, JD ’83, P ’14) was a widely recognized voice in Wake Forest sports. Today he continues to promote Demon Deacons athletics as president of IMG College, the multimedia and brand management company representing Wake Forest and other […]

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