Ralph W. McCracken (CBA) was inducted into the Battle Ground Academy Hall of Fame. Spouse: Linda Home: Nashville

Dr. Fred R. Clayton Jr. (A&S) retired after 37 years as professor of chemistry at Francis Marion University. Clayton received his doctorate in philosophy (1972) from the College of Arts and Sciences. Spouse: Rose Children: one Home: Florence, S.C.

Robert L. Hamlett (CBA) wrote a book about suffering from ­severe depression called Surviving Depression. Spouse: Mary Margaret Home: Nashville

Rev. William Joseph Fowler (A&S) retired as Holston Conference United Methodist clergyperson after 42 years of appointments. Spouse: Virginia Home: Kingston, Tenn.

Daniel Bruce Puckel (ENG) was inducted into the U.S. Army Advanced Marksmanship Unit Hall of Fame. Spouse: Dorothy Children: two Home: Kingsport, Tenn.

Thomas F. Burroughs Jr. (A&S) retired as a safety and disaster preparedness coordinator from A.G. Holley State Pulmonary Hospital in Lantana, Fla. Spouse: Erika Home: West Palm Beach, Fla.

Bill W. Tanner (AG) spoke to the Union City Rotary Club about his experiences in World War II. Spouse: Doris B. Tanner Russell ’41 (ED/HHS) Home: Union City, Tenn.