"Generous" Donation Allows Reinhardt To Create Scholarship Endowment

Staff Report

Reinhardt University recently received a generous donation from the trust of James E. Boring, Jr. and Syble E. Boring, who were devoted supporters of the college. The contribution of more than $200,000 will allow the University to establish the James M. Boring, Jr. and Syble E. Boring Scholarship Endowment.

“It was my privilege to know and visit Mr. and Mrs. Boring on many occasions, and I have fond memories of both.” said JoEllen Wilson, Reinhardt’s vice president for advancement. “They appreciated what Reinhardt means to our students and alumni, as evidenced by the gift for scholarships.”

Income from the endowment will provide scholarship assistance to students according to financial need and those with good academic records. Priority will be given to students in Whitfield County.

James Boring was an active member of Reinhardt’s Board of Trustees from 1989-2001, and an emeritus member from 2001 until his passing in 2008. Named for the couple, Reinhardt’s Jim and Syble Boring Sports Complex includes the Ken White Baseball and Softball fields, as well as the Ken White Soccer and Lacrosse Fields.

James Boring was the co-owner, with his brother, Ken, of Boring and Boring, and was the president of Dalton Rock Products and Dalton Asphalt for 30 years before his retirement. He and his wife were residents of Dalton where they attended the First United Methodist Church.