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When Professor Emeritus Leigh Frackelton retired from the University of Mary Washington\u2019s College of Business (COB) in 2021, the pandemic left little room for fanfare.<\/p>\n

Rob Strassheim \u201996 wanted something more for his former professor, who taught business law and accounting at the University for 35 years.<\/p>\n

\"The
The University of Mary Washington dedicated the Leigh Frackelton Classroom on April 20 in honor of Professor Emeritus Leigh Frackelton (center) and the Gibbons Team Room, thanks to a generous gift from Bill, Susie and Michelle Gibbons ’16. Both spaces are in Woodard Hall, home of UMW’s College of Business. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cLeigh is an institution here at Mary Washington,\u201d said Strassheim, who now serves as vice rector of UMW\u2019s Board of Visitors. He helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to name a classroom for Frackelton. \u201cI felt this would be a fantastic endeavor to thank someone who has been so impactful in the classroom and in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former students and colleagues, family and friends finally had the chance to f\u00eate the longtime faculty member, dedicating the Leigh Frackelton Classroom, as well as the Gibbons Team Room, in Woodard Hall on Thursday, April 20.<\/p>\n

Gathered in the airy, technology-rich space, COB Interim Dean Ken Machande \u201994 and guests swapped stories about \u201cFrack,\u201d known for using his own career experiences \u2013 and golf games \u2013 to illustrate key business concepts. The dean also announced a scholarship for accounting students that Frackelton was instrumental in creating, before giving the professor himself an opportunity to share more tales.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always enjoyed hearing his real-world examples,\u201d said Michelle Gibbons \u201916, who majored in business administration. \u201cHe helped ignite my desire to pursue a career in accounting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbons attended with her parents, Bill, a member of COB\u2019s Executive Advisory Board, and Susie, a former certified public accountant (CPA), who named a team room in their daughter\u2019s honor. Machande thanked the Gibbons family for their generous gift, which will benefit business students for years to come.<\/p>\n

Frackelton, who grew up in a neighborhood next to UMW, majored in history at Washington and Lee University. He later earned a law degree at the University of Richmond School of Law and a Master of Law in Taxation from the College of William and Mary. He also became a CPA, studying for the exam with several of his students.<\/p>\n

Hired by Mary Washington in 1986, he spent over three decades in the classroom. He now serves as counsel at Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, PLC, while supporting numerous area community organizations.<\/p>\n

\"From <\/a>
From left: Rob Strassheim ’96, COB Interim Dean Ken Machande ’94 and Professor Emeritus of Business Law and Taxation Leigh Frackelton in front of the classroom. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Michelle <\/a>
Michelle Gibbons ’16, with her parents, Bill and Susie Gibbons, holds the BOV resolution naming the Gibbons Team Room, a collaboration and study space that will be used for business students for years to come. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div>
\"Leigh <\/a>
Leigh Frackelton and wife Justin laugh as guests share stories about the professor emeritus, who retired from UMW in 2021. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

At UMW, he developed a reputation for being a tough grader. \u201cHe had high expectations of his students,\u201d said Rob Whitt \u201993, who attended the dedication. Both he and his daughter, Emily Whitt \u201923, took classes with Frackelton and enjoyed comparing notes. \u201cHe was always enthusiastic and loved the material and teaching,\u201d Rob said.<\/p>\n

But beyond his gruff exterior, \u201cyou\u2019ll find someone who truly has a passion for helping his students,\u201d said Machande, sharing an anecdote about a time when Frackelton paid a semester\u2019s tuition for a senior who was struggling financially.<\/p>\n

\u201cI heard from alums who said Leigh was singlehandedly the reason they made it through accounting,\u201d Strassheim said. \u201cHe once opened his home in Richmond to a student who needed a place to stay for his internship.\u201d<\/p>\n

And he was always focused on concerns of others, Strassheim said. In return, David and Nancy Honeywell, of the Honeywell Charitable Fund, issued a generous challenge grant, which motivated others to give toward Mary Washington\u2019s goal of raising $100,000 for the COB Endowment.<\/p>\n

\"Leigh
Leigh Frackelton, who taught at Mary Washington for 35 years, shares a few stories of his own in the Woodard Hall classroom named for him. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finally, it was Frackelton\u2019s turn to speak.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I had a classroom like this, I might have taught for 55 years,\u201d he joked, before thanking those who cheered him on throughout his career, calling them his \u201cbalcony people.\u201d<\/p>\n

He acknowledged many of those individuals, including his wife and children, his father-in-law, and his favorite professor, who encouraged him to practice tax law instead of teaching. Years later, the man was pleased that Frackelton was able to do both.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what I always told my students,\u201d Frackelton said. \u201cDo what you enjoy and enjoy what you do.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about <\/em>naming gifts<\/em><\/a> or\u00a0<\/em>establishing scholarships<\/em><\/a> at the University of Mary Washington, please contact the Office of University Advancement at (540) 654-1024 or\u00a0<\/em>advance@umw.edu<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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