Tag: Winston-Salem


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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Ziggy’s: A WFU musical tradition

Ziggy’s: A WFU musical tradition

Maria Henson ('82)


Any Demon Deacon who loves roots, rock and reggae knows about Ziggy’s, the famous music venue where bands touring the Southeast felt compelled to crank it up in Winston-Salem. From the start a hangout with Wake Forest alumni running the show, Ziggy’s attracted crowds to its doors just off Deacon Boulevard near BB&T Field for […]

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