Getting to know: Prof. Mary Waalkes

By Kelly Vickers

BPC staff writer/photographer

Prof. Mary Waalkes

Name: Mary Waalkes

Job title/Department: Associate Professor of History in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department

BPC center/campus: Mount Vernon campus

Years employed at Brewton-Parker: Four

Age: 55

Hometown: Colorado Springs

Family Info: “Oldest of nine and have a twin sister.”

Any pets? “Four cats with kittens on the way. Anyone want one?”

Favorite restaurant/food: “Love a relaxed coffee house”

Ideal or dream vacation: England

Favorite Singer/Group: Matthew Ward/Second Chapter of Acts

Favorite current TV show: “Don’t watch.”

Current vehicle: 1997 Sable

Favorite Book: “Too many. I love 1930s mysteries.”

Favorite Movie: “Nanny McPhee”

Dream vehicle: “Late 50s or early 60s silver Bentley”

Hidden talent: “Has not yet emerged.”

Favorite Part of Working at BPC: “Great people to work with, wonderful students, beautiful setting, opportunity to share my faith.”

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