ESU - Key Persons
Alan Frederick "Tommy" Lascelles had a remarkable career serving four sovereigns of Great Britain from George V to Queen Elizabeth II in the role of Private Secretary or Assistant Private Secretary. From the death of a monarch, through the abdication of another, World War II, the death of a second monarch and the ascension of a young woman to the throne, Tommy was there closely observing everything. Was he the malevolent martinet as portrayed by Pip Torrens in the Netflix series "The Crown" or was he merely wholly dedicated to preserving the Monarchy by guiding the Monarch?
We will explore Tommy's life, education, family, and career as well as the role of the Private Secretary. Our guest speaker, Terry Mulchahey, examines the fascinating life of Tommy Lascelles. This ESU Happy Hour is sponsored by the ESU Richmond Branch. ESU Happy Hour programs are online, free, and open to all members and the public. Registration is required.
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- Education Programs Director / International Scholarship
- Education Programs Director International Scholarship, Shakespeare & Debate
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- Chairman, Shakespeare Competition
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Executive Vice President
- Member of the Branch Officers Team
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- Professor of Law, Suffolk University
Boston Branch Winner of the 2021 National High School Shakespeare Competition and Second-Place Winner of the National Competition---
Anna Sheehan, performing her award-winning monologue
and sonnet.
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- Member of the Branch Officers Team
- Vice President / Dean Gamanos
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Coordinator ( Left ) and Delaney Brown Clay County Winner
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Vice Chairman
- Stamford, CT, Vice - Chair
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- Vice President / Dean Gamanos
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- Membership Services Coordinator
Don Pattillo, Board Member, and past Board President of the Atlanta Branch, as well as Diane and Randy Brannen, Chairs of the Shakespeare Competition, were in attendance. Don was a solid and loyal contributor, and I am sure will have news to report on his own.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Chairman
- Member of the Officers Team
- New Orleans, LA, Chair
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- Member of the Board of Directors
Dr. Manning Patillo joined the Atlanta Branch of the ESU in 1975 and served in many leadership roles over the years. As President and then Board Chairman, he led the Branch in implementing financial policies that continue to benefit us to this day, and in providing programs and community outreach that support ESU activities.
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- Professor at UNCG Will Talk about Islam Identity and Resolution
Dr. Reginald Dyck's distinguished research and writings are closely connected to his teaching. As Professor of English at Capital University, his published essays on Louise Erdrich, Simon Ortiz, Willa Cather, William Faulkner and Greg Sarris have either had their origin in the classroom or have directly shaped his teaching of their works.
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- Teacher - Scholars to the UK for Summer Study
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- Speaker Series With Professor James Raven
Gene was a long time member of the Kentucky Branch, English Speaking Union. He served on the Scholarship Committee since 2003 and was a sponsor of several scholarships over his years of service to the Kentucky Branch. Gene was a member of the Audubon Park Garden Club and one of the founding members of Jeff-Clark Preservation. Gene was an elementary school art teacher for the greater Clark County Schools in Indiana until he retired. He was a lifelong member of Salem United Church of Christ, where he served previously as president. He was a volunteer at Southeast Area Ministries (SEAM). Gene was 72.
Gene is survived by many loving family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
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- Marketing Communications Coordinator
Heather Anderson has a double major in Psychology and Communication from CU, Boulder, and a degree in English from CU, Denver. She currently teaches British, World, and American Literature and has volunteered at the Emily Griffith Technical School in the past. Heather will be in Oxford's Literature program.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Branch Officers Team
- Secretary
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Executive Director
- Member of the Officers Team
- New York, NY / Chairman Emeritus
- New York, NY, President and Secretary of the Corporation
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- Senior Manager, Student Services
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- Database Manager
- Membership Secretary
The Kentucky branch is saddened by the loss of past Branch ESU Scholar, Board of Director Member, Scholarship Committee Member, and longtime branch member Keith Eiken.
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- President & CEO, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Manager of Shakespeare Programs
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- Volunteer Services Manager
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- Member of the British Parliament
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Member of the Branch Officers Team
- President
- President of the Greenwich Branch
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- Member of the Officers Team
- Treasurer
- Salisbury, CT, Treasurer
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- President, English - Speaking Union of Boston
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Paul Whitty. Paul's contributions to the Kentucky Branch of the English-Speaking Union were immeasurable and his presence will be profoundly missed. In recognition of his remarkable lifetime of service, Paul Whitty was honored with the Kentucky Branch Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Convention this past Friday evening. This accolade was a testament to his outstanding contributions to our cause, and it is a tribute that will forever stand as a reminder of his lasting impact.
Paul's legacy will continue to resonate within our organization, and we are grateful for the time we had with him. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. The obituary for Paul Whitty can be found here:
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Branch Officers Team
- Treasurer
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- Immigrant Programs Director
A loving donation, in memory of long time member Samuel Norman McKenna, has been made to the Kentucky Branch Scholarship Fund, by Ms. Emily Maxwell. Thoughts of Norman will always be treasured by the Kentucky Branch!
The ESU-KY branch is saddened at the passing of long time member William Pfingst Carrell, age 84, of Louisville, KY.
generation member of the prestigious Pendennis Club in Louisville and was an avid supporter of all things relating to history.
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- Operations / IT Assistant Manager
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- Member of the Branch Officers Team
- Vice President
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Branch President
- President, Atlanta Branch
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- Member of the Branch Officers Team
- Vice President
Tom Tafoya has his degrees in English from CU, Boulder, and Humanities from Colorado College. Tom teaches freshman and senior English, is a DP teacher in the IB program, works with the IB Mentors, and is the Speech & Debate coach. Tom will study at the Globe.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Carrell was a member of a family of illustrious military background and was an accomplished athlete. He was a third