Tech Action Autumn 2012 by Clay Wyllia

Tech Action Autumn 2012 Col. CarlArkansas Baswell inducted into Tech establishes its Hall of Distinction. See pages 4-5. Student Alumni Association. See page 3.

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Old Friends, New Friends at Homecoming 2012 Homecoming 2012 at Arkansas Tech University was a

That commitment to Arkansas Tech by its alumni and

reminder that the only constant in life is change.

friends is demonstrated in many ways.

Sometimes change is for the better. It was great to see

This issue of Tech Action includes the names of those

so many young alumni back on campus and enjoying the

who made contributions to the Tech Loyalty Fund during

various events during Homecoming. There is nothing more

the 2011-12 fiscal year. We thank those individuals for their

gratifying than watching our student leaders from recent

financial support of our university’s educational mission.

years become alumni leaders. Equally valuable is the support we receive from alumni With an involved and growing young alumni base, the

who come back for events on campus, tell a prospective

Tech tradition will be in good hands for future generations.

student about the benefits of a Tech education or wear their Wonder Boys and Golden Suns T-shirts with pride.

Sometimes change makes us sad. We are an institution of significance within our state Invariably each year during Homecoming, we look

and our region. If you are an involved alumnus or friend of

around and take note of the familiar faces that are no

Arkansas Tech, we appreciate your willingness to give back.

longer with us. It was especially poignant for many of us that this was our first Tech Homecoming in almost 60 years

If you haven’t been involved with Tech for a while, come

without the late Coach Don Sevier. He, and many others,

join us. We can always make more room on the bandwagon.

were missed and fondly remembered.

The best days for Arkansas Tech are still to come.

The names and faces change as the years and

decades go by, but our shared affection for Arkansas Tech Tech Action

carries on. It is perpetuated by individuals with a shared commitment to ensure that current and future students enjoy the educational opportunities at Arkansas Tech that

Kelly Davis ‘81

made such a large difference in our lives.

Director of Alumni Relations and the Tech Loyalty Fund

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Alumni Association Board of Directors

President: Shirley Drewry Dodd ‘59

President-Elect: Jim White ‘78

John Carter ‘02 12/12

Kendall Tabor ‘89 & ‘92 12/12

Tayler Melton ‘10 12/13

Sarah Beth Phillips ‘06 12/14

Molly Fleming ‘09 12/12

Angie Wyatt ‘03 12/12

Todd Sweeden ‘76 12/13

Joshua Ray ‘06 12/14

Leslie Miller Harris ‘08 12/12

Katherine Nunn Bowden ‘54 12/13

Jim White ‘78 12/13

Sandy Smith ‘86 12/14

Ronda Hawkins ‘92 12/12

Sue Chiolino ‘68 12/13

Vickie Yates ’79 & ‘89 12/13

Matthew White ‘06 12/14

Ann Irwin ‘83 12/12

Brenda Metcalf Hipp ‘63 12/13

Jim Higgs ‘73 12/14

Cara Hammond Witherspoon ‘78 12/14

Steve Pfeifer ‘71 12/12

Steve Kesner ‘77 12/13

Truman Hill ‘70 12/14

Jared Wood ‘97 12/14 Jimmy Rofkahr, Ozark Campus Rep.

catch up with an old friend today www.techties.atu.edu

Tech Action, Volume 48, No. 4. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801 Director of Alumni Relations Kelly Davis Coordinator of Young Alumni & Student philanthropy Alison Parks Coordinator of Alumni Communications & Activities Aaron Jones Alumni Office Administrative Assistant Terry Holland-Finley

Editorial Committee Kelly Davis, Jayne Jones, Julie Nebben Morgan, Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner publications/creative Services Felisha Weaver Director of New Media Carrie Harris Phillips

Cover Photograph Liz Chrisman Contributing Photographers Steve Newby, Liz Chrisman, Tim Carr E-mail address alumni@atu.edu Web site www.techties.atu.edu

Tech Action is published quarterly by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, parents, friends and faculty/staff of Arkansas Tech University. We welcome manuscripts and photographs from our readers. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your originals returned. Parents, if your son or daughter attended Tech and is no longer living at this address, please notify our office of his or her new address. Address updates can be submitted to the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling (479) 968-0242 or by sending e-mail to alumni@atu.edu.

Cover Story

Tech creates Student Alumni Association Lynsie Whitlow is living proof that Arkansas Tech University has become an institution of choice for many of our state’s brightest students. “I decided to come to Arkansas Tech when I was in seventh grade,” said Whitlow. “My dream was always Tech. It means everything to me. Graduating, finishing toward the top of my class and having a great experience were all my goals. Arkansas Tech has given me all of those opportunities and so many more. I had a chance to meet the dean of my college the first week of classes as a freshman. Opportunities like that are why Tech has meant the world to me.” Whitlow, a junior from Alma, is the first president of a new student organization that seeks to build upon the

1. Promote the spirit, pride and traditions of Arkansas Tech University.

enthusiasm that current Arkansas Tech students have

for their university.

2. Provide opportunities for students to develop

leadership skills as a member of the Student Alumni

The Arkansas Tech University Student Alumni

Association Executive Board.

Association was founded by action of the Tech Board of Trustees on Aug. 17, 2012. In its first semester on campus, the Student Alumni Association is already

Student Alumni Association executive board are (from left) Weston Clark, Lynsie Whitlow, Katie Magnus and Mary Beth Jones.

3. Promote greater interaction between students and alumni.

campus with more than 200 members.

4. Build awareness, understanding and support for

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the Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association. Photographed, On the Cover:

As defined in its organizational document, the Arkansas Tech Student Alumni Association “shall work

The members of the first

among the largest registered student organizations on

Photographed, Above:

5. Provide education relating to the importance of

Arkansas Tech Student Alumni Association members

in cooperation with the Tech administration and current

philanthropy at Arkansas Tech University through the

(from left) Bryan Ferguson,

students to uphold the current traditions of Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University Foundation.

Caroline Vining, Taylor

Tech University while furthering their knowledge of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association.” The Arkansas Tech Student Alumni Association has six stated goals:

6. Develop a strong group of engaged alumni.

Phoumivong and Ashton Coleman enjoy Baswell Techionery on a warm autumn day at Arkansas Tech.

For more information, call (479) 968-0242 or send e-mail to alumni@atu.edu.

Tech adds alumni chapter for River Valley The Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association

Other officers include vice president Tracey Geren of

has expanded its outreach in the Fort Smith region with

Fort Smith, secretary Amanda Daniels of Fort Smith and

the creation of the Arkansas Tech River Valley Alumni

treasurer Norma Meares of Fort Smith.

Chapter. The River Valley Chapter is Tech’s second alumni A group of 11 founding members gathered to officially set the chapter in motion on Thursday, Aug. 9. Bob Moody of Fort Smith will serve as the first president of the River Valley Alumni Chapter.

chapter. The Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter, which currently has more than 50 members, was established in 2011. For more information about alumni chapters, call (479) 968-0242 or send e-mail to alumni@atu.edu.

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Homecoming 2012 Neither wind nor cold nor rain could stop Homecoming 2012 at Arkansas Tech University. Alumni and friends turned out in big numbers for the Homecoming Golf Classic and the Ladies Champagne Bingo Luncheon. As always, the Hall of Distinction reunion dinner was a gathering of many of the most esteemed and loyal members of the Tech Family. Saturday brought more alumni events, the Homecoming parade on campus and the annual Alumni T Club meeting. It all led up to the crowning of senior Alyssa Verkamp of Charleston as Homecoming queen 2012 and a 45-38 Wonder Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; victory over Southeastern Oklahoma State.

The weather could have been better, but nothing could have beaten the fellowship and good times at Homecoming 2012. Tech Action

Homecoming 2012

Ladies Champagne Bingo Luncheon Friday, October 5 Lake Point Conference Center

Pam Martin Mathis, Suzanne Harmon, Stephanie Strack Mathis

Shervena Thompson Grubbs, Julie Nebben Morgan, Rebena Thompson Graham

Patsy Marshall Kerley, Louise Broomfield, Charlene Henderson, Shirley Drewry Dodd, Barbara Creecy Tate, Lou Nell Davis

Debra Hunter, Nina Goza, Laura Griffin, Alice Batch, Linda Bean, Pam Carr, Sara Bashaw

Maysel Teeter

Marian Embrey Bartlett, Earlene Webb

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Homecoming Golf Classic Friday, October 5 Russellville Country Club 2012 Homecoming Golf Classic Champions: Bob Whorton, Jim Gray and Tommy Hindsman

The three-man team of Jim Gray, Tommy Hindsman and

The winning team made 15 birdies and three pars. They

Bob Whorton fired a 15-under par round of 56 to win the

finished strong with three consecutive birdies.

2012 Arkansas Tech University Homecoming Golf Classic at Russellville Country Club on Friday, Oct. 5.

The team of Scott Dorminy, Bryan Fisher and Heath Styles

finished second with a round of 58. Third place went to Will

Gray/Hindsman/Whorton finished two strokes clear of the

Berry, Matt McCoy and Ed McSpadden. They fired a 59.

field, which included 32 teams and a total of 96 individuals

playing in support of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association

The shot of the day was executed by Kyle Johnson, who

Scholarship.

holed out his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second shot from 160 yards away on

the par-5 17th hole for a double eagle.

Proceeds from the Homecoming Golf Classic have helped

the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association fund more than

Closest to the hole competitions were won by Eric

$37,000 in scholarships over the past two years.

Laffoon on the seventh hole and Tom Wald on the 11th hole.

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Dusty Bonds

Leon Anderson

Roy McSpadden

2012 Homecoming Golf Classic Results First Flight

Second Flight

Third Flight

Jim Gray/Tommy Hindsman/Bob Whorton

Jeff Jones/Jeff Pipkin/Tom Wald

Ruben Camacho/Steve George/Lyle Manning

Scott Dorminy/Bryan Fisher/Heath Styles

Travis Horn/Jeremy Lawson/Will Wetzel

Kevin Coleman/Kyle Johnson/Nick Tencleve

Will Berry/Matt McCoy/Ed McSpadden

Ronnie Higgins/Larry LaFevers/Truman Pew

Chris Boudreaux/John Reno/Earnest Taylor

Todd Dennis/George Jones/Dan Nicholson

Gregg Grant/John Grant/Tom Steward

Kent Bartlett/John Feltner/Mike King

Steve Dixon/Bobby Furnatter/Joey James

Beau Funderburk/John Rommel/Wendell Woodard

Jim Bentley/Bill Grant/Don Helms

Leon Anderson/Wyn Norwood/David Rollans

Danny Bunting/Johnny Cunningham/Phil Fisher

Mark Gotcher/Mary Gunter/Allan Nolan

Matt Cooper/Kevin Norton/Jared Wood

Kim Freeman/Rick Simmons/Amy White

Will Cooper/Tommy Fields/Aaron Hogan

Eric Laffoon/Matt Kucala/Nick Noles

Keith Allison/William Allison/Danny Wooten

Brian James/David Manns/Norman Watson

Jamie Barker/Alvin Lievsay/Jim Parker

Curtis Markle/Steven Spack/John Williams

Ron Bailey/Lavoin Ballinger/Jim Pate

Dan Lovelady/Paul Lovelady/Roy McSpadden

Eric Catlett/Robert Haynes/Duff Sturgeon

Glen Bishop/Becky Callaway/Theresa Herrick

Adam Anderson/Clay Anderson/Dusty Bonds

Keith Moore/Neil Reynolds/Jamie Sorrells

Daniel Connerly/Casey McCrane/Derrick Pledger 82

Bucky Croom/Johnny Morgan/Walter Ramsey

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Hall of Distinction Reunion Dinner Friday, October 5 Chambers Cafeteria East Banquet Hall Jeanice Falls, Jill Brown

Carl Baswell, Bill Harmon

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William Shaver, Virginia Shaver

William Wofford, Ronald Chastain Robert Norman, Barger Tygart, Ron Bailey

Stanley Teeter, Travis Adams, Lou Adams

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Alumni and Friends Reception Friday, October 5 Russellville Country Club

John Deal, Mary Hobbs Anderson, Ann Barnett, Jayne Jones

Lynn Hindsman Hardin, Robert Norman

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Thurman Alexander, Ruby Jean Alexander, Lavoin Ballinger

Linda Bryan Phillips, Shervena Thompson Grubbs, Leon Anderson, Joan Hobbs Caughman, Mary Hobbs Anderson, Rebena Thompson Graham Dana Florian, Mark David Burns Howard Ritchie, Becky Clark Ritchie

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Hindsman Players Breakfast Saturday, October 6 Lake Point Conference Center

Barger Tygart, Kelly Davis, Bill Davis

Sharon Drewry LaFevers, Saundra Lyons, Ted Lyons, Larry LaFevers

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James Hudspeth, Robert Wolf

Jerry Tomlinson, Betty Jo Bailey

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Alumni Gold Class of 1962 Reunion Saturday, October 6 Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Hall

Jim Bryan, Carl Day, Reed Leon Dinkins

Suzanne Harmon, Robert C. Brown

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Irene Edgar, Marie Lewis, John Laughinghouse

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Homecoming Parade Saturday, October 6 Arkansas Tech Campus

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Alumni T Club Annual Meeting Saturday, October 6 Hull Lettermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge

Scott Breed, John Montgomery, Stanley Teeter

Dean Wilburn, Jeff Carter

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Jack Hamm, Leon Anderson

Maxie Mathis, Stephanie Strack Mathis and Family

Arnold Bowden, Travis Adams

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Party at the Plaza Saturday, October 6 Centennial Plaza

Dustin Parsons, Guy Joubert, Roger Norman, Jenny Bowen

Alison Parks, Tiffany Terrell Nance, Charissa Bazarow, Amber Rowlett, Jenn McDannold

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Ben Rothwell, Ed Bashaw

Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flash Mob Danceâ&#x20AC;?

Annual Report

You Make the Difference at Arkansas Tech “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James

Students seek a quality education, and providing that education is the mission we strive to fulfill every day. Not only for them, but for every person and community they

The alumni and friends recognized in the following

will impact during their lives.

pages are making a difference through their gifts in support of Arkansas Tech students. Several years ago, we

Private gifts fund scholarship assistance, give students

named our annual giving program the Tech Loyalty Fund

opportunities to take part in national competitions and

because those who provide much needed private funding

regional meetings and provide resources for the purchase

on an annual basis are expressing their loyalty and

of supplies and equipment for academic departments and

commitment in a tangible way. We appreciate them and

athletics.

the name is a tribute to them. Reserve your spot on next year’s donor roll by making Arkansas Tech continues to grow and prosper thanks to the vision and dedication of our faculty, administration, Jayne Jones

your gift today. It’s easy, especially by using our secure online giving site: www.atu.edu/givetotech

staff, students and donors. If you prefer to give by check, make it payable to the

VP for Development

The significance of private giving cannot be

Arkansas Tech University Foundation and mail it to: 8820

overstated. There is no gift too small, because every

Tech Lane, Russellville, AR 72801. Bank draft is also an

gift makes a difference. The most important thing is

option.

participation. Call (479) 968-0400 for more details. Contributions For every name on this list, we have many others who

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in support of Arkansas Tech that are made through the

have not yet joined us in our efforts. Many still believe

Foundation are considered charitable contributions for tax

that because we are a public institution we receive the

purposes. Consult your financial advisor or tax preparer to

funding we need from the state. That simply is not the

find out how this might benefit you.

case. Sincerely, As we grow, the percentage of state funding decreases because we must spread the same amount of funding over an increasing student population. In the 2011-12 academic year, our state funding provided only 40 cents of every dollar for the unrestricted educational and general

Jayne Jones

operating budget.

Vice President for Development

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2011-12 Roll of Donors We gratefully recognize the following donors who made Tech and Tech students a priority in their giving.

HERITAGE SOCIETY Contact: Dana Moseley, Director of Gift Planning, (479) 964-0532 or dqmoseley@atu.edu Established to recognize our alumni and friends who have invested in the future of Arkansas Tech University through their wills, trusts, or estate plans. Travis and Lou Adams Cora Adkins Estate, First State Bank & Trust Co. Andy and Lou Ann Anders Ferne Shinn Anderson Heartsill Bartlett Trust Polly Bartlett Trust Carl F. Baswell Bob Beaver James and Laurie Bibler Shannon Briggs Robert and Jean Brooks Bill and Emily Callan Cecil Cogburn

Florence C. Cooper Trust Opal Cox William and Virginia Ann Davis Cheryl Denton Deward and Anne Dopson Laura Ferguson Foundation Trust Charles Fore Sue Frueauff Nathan G. Gordon Revocable Trust Mary Gunter Roger and Mary Gunter Vincent Harder Peggy Hawkins

Theresa Herrick Tommy Hindsman James and Linda Holder Lillian Hoover Phil and Linda Jacobs Tom and Jayne Jones John Krohn Patricia Cartwright Mattingly M E Maxwell Trust Lloyd D. McDaniel Rick and Harriet Meadows Van and Marilyn Moores David and Dana Moseley

Jim Murphy Jacquelin Neal Joie Nutt Rexann Oller Jim Sanchez James and Paula Shinn Nina Sprick Thomas and Maggie Sullivan Tommy and Mary Alice Tomlinson Louise Turner Barger and Doris Tygart Martha Williams Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust

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J.W. HULL SOCIETY

Named in honor of the eighth president of Arkansas Tech University, the J.W. Hull Society was formed to recognize our alumni and friends who have given cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more during their lifetime. We are thankful for their continued support. Adams Vines Foundation Myrna Adams Cora Adkins Estate, First State Bank & Trust Co. AMR Architects Inc Maynard and Amy Anderson Anonymous Bob Balkman Bank Of America Heartsill Bartlett Trust Polly Bartlett Trust Carl F. Baswell Baum Estate William and Mary Bowen Bridgestone Americas Robert and Jean Brooks Burris Inc CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp CenturyTel Chambers Bank John Chambers

Chartwells Cecil Cogburn Cogswell Motor Inc *Connie Coker Compass Group USA Inc Florence C. Cooper Trust Bill Donnell, Jr. Golf Tournament Deward and Anne Dopson Entergy Corporation Matching Gift Program Elton and Deanna Epley ExxonMobil Foundation Laura Ferguson Foundation Trust First State Bank Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Nathan G. Gordon Revocable Trust GTE Foundation Bill and Suzanne Harmon Benny and LaVel Harris William and Elizabeth Balkman House

Gerald and Charlotte Johnston Junior Auxiliary of Russellville Liberty Bank M E Maxwell Trust Lloyd D. McDaniel Millard-Henry Clinic PA Mike and Joy Miller Michael Morton Jacquelin Neal Bob and Sandra Norman Joie Nutt Rexann Oller Donnie Pendergraft Richard Perkins Phil and Judy Phillips Regions Bank Donald W Reynolds Foundation, Inc. Ben and Terry Rothwell Dojelo Russell Russellville Kiwanis Club

Don and Mary Anne Salmon Shoptaw Labahn and Company PA John and Carol Shoptaw Robert and Lisa Shoptaw Simmons Bank LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith Sparks Regional Medical Center St Mary’s Regional Medical Group Kenneth and Janice Sutton Estate of Norris C. Taylor Stanley and Maysel Teeter Rick and Harriet Thone Tommy and Mary Alice Tomlinson Louise Turner Mike and Teresa Wilkins Martha Williams Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust

Phonathon returns this spring Tech students will be making calls during the Tech Loyalty Fund Phonathon in February and March of 2013. Student callers enjoy visiting with Tech alumni and friends to update our records, talk about the great things happening at Tech and ask for support of the Tech Loyalty Fund, Tech’s annual giving program. Don’t miss your chance to talk to a Tech student and find out more about what makes Tech a great place to learn!

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Tech Loyalty Fund Contact: Kelly Davis, Director of Alumni Relations and the Tech Loyalty Fund, (479) 968-0242 or kdavis@atu.edu Gifts of all sizes to the Tech Loyalty Fund, Tech’s

The following giving clubs recognize Tech Loyalty

annual giving program, make a difference.

Fund (annual) gifts at the designated level: - Elmo Browning Society: $25,000 or more

Donors who have given consistently for ten or more years

- Chairman’s Society: $5,000 through $24,999

are members of the Loyalty Society. They are denoted

- President’s Club: $1,000 through $4,999

by “LS” and the number of giving years to the right of

- Dean’s Club: $500 through $999

their name.

- Tech Benefactor: $250 through $499 - Friend Club: $100 through $249

Donors who give every year beginning the year of their

- Tech Honor Roll: Up to $99

graduation are designated as Loyalty Pacesetters. The Class of 2006 was the first class to make a collective

Despite our best efforts to prevent it, the possibility exists

gift to the Tech Loyalty Fund and other recent

that we may have accidentally left a name (or two) off of

graduates have followed their leadership. They are

the list. Please contact us with any corrections: Arkansas

denoted by “LP” to the right of their name.

Tech Development Office (479) 968-0400.

ELMO BROWNING SOCIETY Anonymous

Arkansas Community Foundation

Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY

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Cora Adkins Estate, First State Bank & Trust Co. AMR Architects Inc Robert and Jean Brooks LS 17 Compass Group USA Inc Cheryl Denton Bill Donnell, Jr. Golf Tournament

Entergy Corporation Matching Gift Program Farm Credit Services Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Craig Goodlett Junior Auxiliary of Russellville Liberty Bank

Powell and Kaye McClellan Rexann Oller LS 19 Greg Parks Regions Bank Ben and Terry Rothwell LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith LS 28

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Leave your Legacy at Tech Include the Arkansas Tech Foundation in your will or trust.

Verlon Abram LS 11 Travis and Lou Adams LS 38 Adkins and Associates Inc American Electric Power Amgen Foundation Leon Anderson Insurance Inc Leon and Mary Anderson LS 21 Ronald and Angie Anderson Arkansas VIP Awards Inc Arvac, Inc. AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Matching Gift Program Jeffrey Aulgur Toni Bachman LS 18 Michael and Linda Benefield James and Laurie Bibler Andrew Fox and Jo Blondin Arnold and Katherine Bowden LS 16 Charles and Gayla Bragg Sid and Sue Brain LS 34 Bridgestone Americas Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fd Shannon Briggs LS 12 Gary Briley Gary Burton Minnie Lou Casey LS 26 Robert and Frankie Casey LS 31 Thomas Casner CenturyTel Chambers Bank John Chambers LS 15 Compass Group/Canteen ConAgra Frozen Foods Cooling and Applied Technology Inc Crafton Tull and Associates Inc * Denotes deceased donor.

Bill and Paula Curtis Cypress Pork LLC Dana Corporation Foundation Don and Kelly Desoto Duane and Carol Dipert David and Shirley Dodd Dover Dirt Daubers David and Tammy Doyel Duffield Gravel Company Ronnie and Susie Duffield LS 12 Irene Edgar LS 31 Tommy Estes LS 15 ExxonMobil Foundation Jeanice Falls LS 17 Martha Faulkner LS 15 Feltner’s Athlete’s Corner Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund First State Bank Lawrence and Alice Fletcher LS 14 Jacqueline Gardner LS 14 Diane Gleason Keith Gober Gary and Jeannie Green Frank Griffin Oil Co Inc Mary Gunter LS 11 Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton LS 22 Rick and Judith Hampton Hanesbrands, Inc *W.R. “Bud” and Joan Harper LS 13 Hightower Oil Company Truman and Jan Hill Chuck and Donna Horne LS 19 Cynthia Hudson Innovative Industrial Solutions Inc

International Paper Company Ellen Jenkins Tom and Jayne Jones LS 23 William Keeton Owen and Mandy Kelly Jack and Diane King Charles and Wilma Labahn LS 19 Thomas Lastovica Eleanor Lipsmeyer LS 25 Dan and Marsha Lovelady LS 18 Kenneth Lucas LS 19 David and Ginger Ludwick LS 11 Ron Collins and Mary Jo Lusnak George Maclean Ryan McChesney Frank and Sue Merritt LS 37 David Middlebrooks LS 11 MK Distributors Inc Mobley Construction Co Bryce and Carol Mobley LS 10 David and Dana Moseley LS 16 Judy Murphy LS 11 My Sports Dreams LLC Scott and Carolyn Neel NEW Customer Service Companies, Inc. Martha Newton LS 14 Julie Norman OG&E Electric Services Glenn and Jean Parks Richard Perkins Bill and Metta Plegge LS 13 Jeanne Pruitt Bryant Richardson, DDS, PA Bryant and Brandi Richardson

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PRESIDENT’S CLUB (Continued) RMC Consulting, Inc. Jimmy and Nancy Rofkahr Russellville Family Clinic, PA Russellville Kiwanis Club Russellville Lions Club Mark Shackelford Shelter Insurance - Peggy Stratton Shoptaw Labahn and Company PA John and Carol Shoptaw LS 20 Robert and Lisa Shoptaw LS 14 Simmons Bank Jamie and Beth Sorrells St Mary’s Regional Medical Group

Sue Stallings State Farm Co Foundation Thomas and Elizabeth Stinnett Gary and Peggy Stratton LS 13 Mack and Sherri Streety Kenneth and Janice Sutton LS 14 Micheal Tarver Stanley and Maysel Teeter LS 36 Rick and Harriet Thone Richard and Hollie Trow LS 11 Fritz Kronberger and Sharon Trusty Two Rivers Farm & Duck Club Martha Vance LS 16

Vaughn Bay Construction Wal-Mart Foundation John and Trudy Watson LS 20 Western Sizzlin’ Restaurant Jim and Mechele White LS 16 John and Leigh Whiteside LS 12 Mike and Teresa Wilkins Ed and Carol Williams Martha Williams LS 39 Robert A. Young, Jr. DDS Robert and Marty Young LS 19

DEAN’S CLUB Ross and Rita Adams LS 34 Cathy Baker Ed and Sara Bashaw Beta Gamma Sigma Glen and Susan Bishop LS 11 BJJ Corp DBA Text Book Brokers, Russellville BKD, LLP, Accounting Education Fund Bonds Family Dentistry Irma Boyer Boys and Girls Christian Home Ministries Inc Brangus Steak House Brown and Brown of AR Inc Chris Burk Paul and Regina Burris Clifton and Sherry Caldwell LS 36 Cargill Pork Clarence and Elizabeth Carnahan LS 35 John Carter Michael and Sarah Carter LS 23 Bob Cartwright Eldon and Juanita Clary LS 24 Brett and Diane Cornwell Phillip and Lois Cox LS 14 Anthony and Vickie Crowson Bill and Ann Davis LS 16 Mike and Shauna Donnell LS 13 Bob and Carolyn Edwards LS 20 Clyde S. Efird, DDS Charles and *Jane Fore LS 19 Crystal Garbe Chuck and Pat Gordon LS 15 John and Etta Grant LS 12 Jeffery A. Hale M.D.P.A. Rusty Hames Quentin and Shellie Hanna Bob and Polly Hardin Richard Harris Gerald and Carol Harvell LS 17 The Brad Hendricks Law Firm

Tommy and Shelby Hillman LS 20 Hindsman and Son Inc Brenda Hipp Lillian Hoover Winford and Gladys Hoover LS 13 *Milton Howell LS 21 James Fork Regional Water District Donald and Brenda Johnston LS 13 Drs. Johnston & Richardson PLLC Jerry Jones Mike and Patsy King Lawrence, Schluterman & Schwartz LTD Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay LS 17 Charlotte Linch LS 19 William and Kathleen MaGee Joyce McCain LS 13 Irene McKee Roy and Linda McSpadden LS 10 Bill and Dolores McSpadden Mike and Joy Miller Raymond Moll Bob and Betty Moore LS 20 Johnny and Julie Morgan LS 23 Ardith Morris LS 15 *Thomas and Joan Morris LS 24 MS Wholesale Plumbing Inc Mullens Family Partnership Bert and Annette Mullens LS 26 Nationwide Insurance Foundation Frank Nelson LS 12 Bill Newsom LS 11 Nishant Inc Bob and Sandra Norman LS 36 Gary Parvin LS 10 Charles and Margaret Pearson LS 17 Pettit and Pettit Consulting Engineers Inc Sarah Phillips Pressure Trucks Inc Price Milling Company

Stan and Dacie Rau LS 19 Karen Reynolds Gene and Bonnie Ring Howard and Becky Ritchie Ken Rossi John and Denise Rowland LS 12 Russellville School District Russellville Symphony Guild Frank and Linda Russenberger Betty Salmeri LS 19 Bill Saxton Scotty’s Storage Trailer Rentals, Inc. Becky Shopfner LS 11 Hugh and Mary Silkensen LS 20 Micheal Smith Roy and Sandy Smith Robert Stark LS 13 Kirk and Sue Stone LS 11 Terry and Cathy Suen Todd Sweeden Terra Renewal Robert and Helena Thurlby Tommy and Dean Treat Danny and Twana Troutt Tyson Foods Tyson Foods - Clarksville Cliff Underwood Warren and Andrea Underwood LS 11 University of Arkansas Randy and Thelma Veach Keith Vess Jeffrey M. Ward DDS, PA George and Kathy Warman Steven Warren Wells Fargo Foundation Dean and Kathy Wilburn LS 12 Robert Wolf Steve and Connie Zimmer LS 15

TECH BENEFACTORS Faye Abernathy Lewis Adams LS 34 Adventure Associates Inc Barton and Angela Allen AmerCable Andy and Lou Ann Anders LS 12 Ferne Shinn Anderson LS 11 An-Pro Company Arkansas Best Corporation Col (Ret) Raymond and Linda Arment James and Sherry Bartlett Kent and Jean Bartlett LS 11 Kent D. Bartlett, DDS Beall, Barclay & Company PLC CPAs Linda Bean Kenny and Celeste Bell Kirk and Jane Benda Birds AR Properties LLC Gordon and Leslie Blackwell LS 19 Gene and Aida Boyle LS 12 Samuel Bradshaw Larry and Cathy Brandt LS 23

Hugh and Martha Brewer Steven and Kathryn Bridges Joe and Nan Bull LS 20 Bunting Electric Co Myra Burgess Jerry and Nancy Burns LS 40 Mark Burns Dale and Rebecca Burris LS 11 Juanita Butler C & D Drug Store Jody and Lynn Callaway Norman and Linda Carnahan LS 11 Mr. Calvin Cassady Chambers Memorial Hospital Ronald and Pam Chastain Linda Clarke LS 11 Bill and Lorie Clary LS 10 Keith and Gayle Clutts LS 12 Cobb’s West Side Pharmacy Andrew and Loretta Cochran Stan Cochran LS 10 Richard and Mary Cohoon LS 28

ConocoPhillips Olin and Millicent Cook LS 32 Cornerstone Construction of Russellville Inc Bruce and Frankie Crabtree Crocker Farms Ethan Crocker D & R Jacimore Inc Robert and Lawanda Dale David and Rhonda Dare Judith Davis Tom and Susan DeBlack William and Virginia Dodgen Robert and Susan Dunn LS 12 Bill and Sharon Eaton Bob Ewell Howard Faulkner Curt and Sue Finley Bryan and Paige Fisher Gene and Jana Fitch Bob and Debra Fithen Steve Frick Sue Frueauff LS 17 * Denotes deceased donor.

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G R Realty Inc Michael Garner Robert Gordon Bill and Tonya Gossage Graham Co Inc Ronnie and Beverly Graham Pete and Nancy Grant Dan Gray Robert Gunter Laura Haberstroh George and Anita Hall Jim and Lynn Hardin Benny and LaVel Harris Jim and Linda Harwood LS 19 Peggy Hawkins LS 15 Ron Higgins Wesley and Niki Higginson Jim and Jean Higgs LS 21 Danna Hines Gary and Darlene Hodges R.E. and Suzanne Hodges Mike and Sherry Huddleston Randal and Patsy Isom Hank and Delores Jacobs LS 10 Stefanie Jaeger James and Doris Jarrell Jack and Judy Jenkins Johnson County Regional Medical Center David and Wendy Jones LS 11 *Jack and Ida Ruth Jones LS 14 Keenan Jumper K & R Field Services, LLC Jack Kelleher LS 22 Larry and Sharon LaFevers Brandi Lane George and Joan Lange Edwin and Sharon Leachman Joe and Corinne Linam James and Jennie Little LS 18 Gregg and Becky Long Steve and Betty Long Luxury Pool & Spa

Ted and Saundra Lyons Main Street Barbers Marshall and Thelma Martin Randy and Lisa Martin Maxie and Stephanie Mathis LS 10 Maxie and Pam Mathis Maus Implement Inc Don and Pam McAnulty Bruce McConnell LS 10 Mike and Sue McCoy LS 10 James McKean LS 15 Douglas and Eugenia McKinney Metropolitan Life Foundation Jerry and Ruth Millsaps Charles Moon Ted and Sandra Motsinger Walter and Helen Mott George and Shirley Moye LS 12 Jim Murphy LS 15 Nationwide Insurance - Lamberson Agency Bill and Linda Nichols Dan and Susie Nicholson LS 12 Charlie and Lou Niven LS 20 Norwood Agency Inc David Oates LS 11 David Osburn Alison Parks LP Parkway Dental Bill and Ellen Parton LS 18 Rick and Lalita Perkins Bill Peters Richard and Janis Petronis LS 15 Jim and Janet Petty Jeff and JoGena Pipkin H.L. and Sherry Polsgrove Przybysz & Associates CPAs Rayco Tool Company Ron and Donna Reynolds Doug Roberts LS 18 Michael Robinson David and Georganne Rollans Mary Ann Rollans LS 14

Eddie and Traci Rood Bobby and Linda Rush Russellville Animal Clinic Russellville Lawn and Landscaping Russellville Rotary Club Donald Ryan LS 11 Misty Sampley Earl and Mary Sears Frank Sharum Landscaping Design, Inc. Phillip and Lisa Shelby LS 13 Jack and Joyce Shepherd LS 18 H.L. and Barbara Shepherd LS 12 Harry and Jewel Simcox Cleo Simmons LS 20 Timothy and Kristin Smith David and Betty Snellings LS 14 Sorrells Body Shop Inc Harlon and Jean Sory LS 11 Richard and Lawana Staggs LS 13 James and Deborah Stein Paul and Stephanie Stein James and Adelyn Stevenson LS 16 John Stiritz LS 13 Steve and Jeanie Strasner Doyle and Susie Tennison Jim and Kay Tucker LS 34 David and Susan Underwood Mac and Donna Van Horn Jerry D. Vaughn & Assoc. Inc. Vinson Steam Cleaning Frank and Rudda Ward LS 17 Don and Mildred Washington Heath and Amy Wessels Stephen and Tracie White Jeff and Andrea Woods Pat Woodson Phil Wright Autoplex Bob and *Virginia Wright LS 19 Yell County Medical Society Sonny and Gail Zachary

Paul Boone Boothâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Janitorial and Carpet Service Jeffrey and Carey Bosold Tim and Kelly Bostick Thomas and Chari Bouse Donald and Gwen Bowen LS 31 Virgil and Modean Bowman Les Boyum Glenn Bradford Larry and Mary Branch Scott Breed Christion and Denise Brewer Jerry and Linda Bridges David and Beth Brooks LS 11 Christi Brown Bill and Sue Brunner James and Ann Bryan LS 14 Jack Buell Harley and Jo Burke Butcher Boy Burgers, Inc. Tommy and Becky Butler Les and Lyndal Byram LS 36 Bill and Emily Callan LS 32 Tom and Martha Cameron Mary Ella Campbell Tim and Pam Carr Chris and Mary Carroll Jimmy and Bobbie Carter Sandra Chandler Larry and Sandy Cheffer Chestnut Small Animal Clinic Patrick and Connie Christiansen Erin Clair Judith Clark John and Carole Clarke Courtney Clarke Cleburne County Farm Bureau

Sam and Gail Coffman Coffman-Standridge LLC Mindy Cole Cheryl Coleman LS 11 Samuel Collier LP Conway County Farm Bureau Matt Cooper Agency, Inc. Matt and Pam Cooper LS 11 Jim Cope Eldean Corley LS 33 Steve and Theresa Corley Larry and Mary Nell Cotton Preston and Betty Cowger Denzil and Phyllis Cox Robert Craig Bradley and Lori Crawford Rich and Patti Crooks Sam and Diane Cummings LS 10 Cunningham Metals Inc D & V Lodging Inc D.A. Dahlke George and Esta Dahlke Harley and Patricia Davis LS 11 Kelly and Reta Davis LS 12 DeBlack Eye Care Center Nicolas del Grazia Dellinger Automotive Ottie and Carolyn Dickerson Kirk and Pamela Dixon Ric and Margo Doss Megan Douglas Brent and Christa Drake Lauren Drittler Eugene and Claire Duderstadt David and Averi Duffield Luke and Stephanie Duffield Robert Duncan

FRIEND CLUB Acee Company Ronnie and Carol Adkison Dwane and Anita Ahrens Philip Alexander J.T. Altman LS 16 Sara Anders Jim and Ramona Andrews Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Arkansas Orthopaedic Center Arkansas Orthopaedic Institute Arkansas Valley Chiropractic Clinic ASY Enterprises LLC James Austin Billy and Bonnie Baker Carl and Lena Barger LS 11 Hays and Jean Barnett Ann Barnett Tekla Barr Clem and Jamie Barrere Louise Barry Jeannette Bartlett Tery and Mary Baskin LS 14 Carl F. Baswell LS 19 Stan and Alice Batch Regina Bates B.J. and Kristy Bayer Robin Bean LS 10 Travis and Deborah Beard Dennis and Doris Belden Dennis and Virginia Berner L.P. and Virginia Berrier Best Source, Inc James and Christy Bibb Randy and Jane Bittle Andy and Jennifer Bixler LS 12 Charles Blaschke Mike Bogue * Denotes deceased donor.

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FRIEND CLUB (Continued) B.J. and Claire Dunn LS 15 Fabricio and Karen Duran Alisha Easter Kristy Eastridge Elkco Optical Charles and Norma Ellis David Eshelman Rick Estep Plumbing Electric Jack Evans Farm Bureau Insurance James and Angie Felton Robert Ferryman James and Virginia Fields LS 14 Marcel Finan Christopher and Lisa Fisher Phil Fisher Pat and Alice Fitts Matt and Jennifer Fleming Fletcher Oil Co. Floyd Living Trust Royann Foreman Franklin County Farm Bureau Jimmy Fulmer Kenneth and Karen Futterer Charles and Lisha Gagen Jasper George Terri George Jeff and Tracey Geren LS 11 Leon and Vicki Gershner LS 14 Agnes Gibbs John and Nan Gibson Joe Gilgour Floyd and Janie Gilliland Cliff Goodin & Associates Sam and Nina Goza Michael Graves Lewis and Shannon Gray David and Nanci Green Jason and Brandie Griffin Robert and Linda Griffin LS 10 Jo Anne Guenther Frances Hager R J Hamilton, Inc. Jeffrey and Virginia Haney LS 17 Terry and Joyce Hankton Chrystal Hardin LS 20 Bill and Suzanne Harmon LS 18 Neal and Tammy Harrington Lisa Harris Anthony and Shannon Harrison Dorothy Hawkins John and Ada Heath LS 10 Joe and Joyce Heird Wayne and Sharon Helmer Marion and Joyce Helton Mostafa Hemmati LS 19 Cortney Herbst Margie Rogers Hicks Bliss and Jan Hicky Highway 7 Auto Parts Inc Fred Hill Georgia Hindsman Tommy Hindsman Lynn and Joanie Hintze Hodges Heavy Duty Truck Parts and Service Inc James and Linda Holder Robert and Annette Holeyfield LS 19 Terry Holland-Finley Brenton Holt LP Ted Honghiran Michael and Jayne Huber Robert Hudgins LS 16 Jay Hudkins Debra Hunter Phil and Linda Hutchison Richard Ihde Lance and Deana Infield Ann Irwin Dickey James Lynne James Janecka Insurance Martha Johansen Johnson Investment Group Dale and Marilyn Johnson

Robert and Kathy Johnson Colonel Ruben Johnson Russell and Pamela Johnson Cameron Jones Jamey Jones and Ginny Elizandro Royce and Margaret Jones LS 29 Stephen Jones Todd Jones Vance and Cynthia Jones Gary and Margaret Judd LS 11 Jeremy Kassouf Peter and Teena Kelly Loyce Kennedy Bill and Vicky Kiehl LS 17 Hays and Marsha Kinslow LS 17 Dan Kirkland LS 12 Joseph Knight John Krohn LS 17 Cindy Krost Clifton and Jill Ladd James and Betty Lancaster Lane Physical Therapy Center, Inc. Dorothy Lawless Robert and Phyllis Leavell Carolyn Lee Wadena Lemley Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware Company Inc Lloyd and Carol Belford-Lewallen LS 10 David and Dianna Lewis Otto Lienhart Inc Little John Trucks Inc Richard and Karen Long Lowell Lybarger Clifford and Jane Lyon LS 13 Gordon Marando Marco Leasing Michael and Donna Martin Bob and Jane Martin Brandon and Stacy Massey Robert McAfee Linda McBride Paul and Bernadine McCabe H. K. and Galena McCaleb LS 10 Perry and Mary Beth McCourt Lloyd D. McDaniel John and Gerry McGowen R.E. and Sarah McKnight Catherine McMahan LS 12 William and Sally Meadows Mehl Family Trust Charles and Paula Melton Derek and Jennifer Menard Dirk and Chris Merle Ryan Meyers Phillip and Julie Milligan Alexander Mirkovic Cory Miser Raymond and Kimberly Molden James and Janita Moore LS 20 Ben and Hillary Moreland Larry and Alice Morell Geron Morgan Gary and Myra Morris James and Jackie Morris Martha Morris LS 25 Megan Morris LP James and Mary Mulkey Steve and Liz Mullins Tommy Mumert LS 19 Malcolm Murphy Nabholz Charitable Foundation Milton and Linda Neal John Needham Beverly Nehus New York Life Foundation Nelda and Charlie New News Office Machines Nicholson Corporation Dean Norsworthy Thomas and Niki Northfell Wyn and Bridgett Norwood LS 12 Charles Oates Chad Oglesby Jon Parker

Rus and Kathy Pearson LS 15 Darrell Perkins Patrick Pesnell Muriel Peters Marlene Pfeifer Insurance Agency, Inc. Barney and Carolyn Phillips Winford and Linda Phillips Randall and Carolyn Philpot Kenneth and Kathy Pippin LS 18 Ron and Sharon Plate Geneva Pledger LS 20 Arlee Pollard Chip Porter Rick and Trish Powell Ritchie Powers Justin Price Prime Pak Foods Inc Davis Pritchett Professional Communications Inc Patricia Pyle Rainey Electronics Inc Byra Ramsey Curtis and Joyce Rasburry Bobby and Jayme Ratchford Earle and Virginia Raum Frank and Joyce Ray Real Practices, Inc. Harry and Jeanne Reems Polly Riley Steve Ritter River Valley Therapy & Sports Medicine Robert and Kay Roberts Eva Robinson Ronald and Sarah Robison John and Constance Rommel Rosewood Foundation Stanley Russ LS 10 Alton and Ann Rye LS 12 Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Staff Jordan and Nikki Saunders LP John-Mark and Marla Scales Michael Schluterman Lee Schoonover Frank Scott Nathaniel and Lauren Scott Ralph and Mary Scott Mike and Pam Shaw Richard and Vicki Shelby *Charles and Maxine Shelton LS 17 Catherine Shinn Sara Shinn LS 11 Chris and Beverly Shively LS 12 Michael Simmons LS 12 Brenda Sims Skelton Law Firm PA Cara Slone James Smith Kirk Smith Richard and Nancy Smith LS 16 Samuel Smith Sanford Smith Thomas and Cheryl Smith Thomas and Killian Smith LS 17 William and Kathy Smith Joel and Mittie Southerland LS 16 Southern Agricultural Economics Association June Spann LS 17 Darla Sparacino William and Laura Speer Vicky Spurr Trudy Stacy Gary and Charlene Standridge Joe Stanley Jerry and Sue Stephens LS 10 Michael Stoker John and Vicki Storey David Straley Harley Strang Sugar Creek Foods International Inc Truman Pew and Virginia Summers Joseph Swain John and Charlene Tatum LS 13 Frank and Shirley Taylor Teeter Motor Co., Inc. * Denotes deceased donor.

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FRIEND CLUB (Continued) Anderson Terry LP Michael and Carla Terry The Boys and Girls Club of the Arkansas River Valley William and Peggy Thomas David Thompson Everett and Lee Thompson LS 16 David Tippett Anthony Toney Scott and Pamm Treece John Trickett Steve and Kim Troboy LS 12 Hilda Turner LS 16 Tom and Linda Tyler LS 14 J.B. and Anita Valentine Wayne and Betty Van Valkenburgh LS 13 Thomas Vaughn Rebecca Velez

Victor Vere Bud and Cheryl Vinson Shirley Waggoner LS 12 Kenneth Walker Jim Walton Larry Ward LS 12 Washington County Farm Bureau Roger and Prissy Wattam Paul and Pamella Weathers Bryan and Felisha Weaver Bruce and Ann Webb Belinda Welch Susan West Mike and Patty Wheeler LS 17 David and Diana Whitlow LS 16 Scott and Angela Whitlow David and Christina Wilbers

Dan and Ann Wilkins Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins LS 17 Michael and Melinda Wilkins James and Norma Willcutt LS 10 Clinta Williams LS 11 Delvin Williams LS 14 Fredrick Williams Gary Williams LS 11 Stanley and Dorothy Williams LS 11 Richard and Marla Wirges Edwin and Shirley Wood Jackie and Joanne Wright LS 11 Susie Yium LS 18 Harvey and Claire Young Marcal and Sandra Young LS 12 Qing Zeng

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Abington, Inc Gabriel Adkins Robert and Alison Ahlert Charles and V. Anne Allen Renard Allen Randall Allred LP Joe and Shelly Alpe Sarah Alpe Charles Altemus Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian LS 23 Amy Anderson Christopher Anderson Mark Anderson LS 13 James Andrews Samuel Andrews Robert Appleby Daniel Aranda Arkansas Chapter of Assoc. of Professional Researchers Travis and Kelly Arnold Jason Ashley Christine Austin Scott Axon Enrique Ayala Stacie Aylor David Bailey Jimmy Bailey Lewis and Gloria Bailey Ronald and Betty Bailey LS 13 John Bair Christopher and Sherry Baker Dustin Baker Robert Baldwin Whitley Baldwin Maegan Ballard Kathleen Balloun Michael and Kirsten Banks LP Deborah Barber Kimberly Barnard LP Brandon Barnes Michael and Ethel Barnes Daryl and Tammy Barnhouse Harold and Carol Barr Gary and Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Anne Barrow Heartsill Bartlett Trust Joanna Bartlett Kathy Bartlett Marian Bartlett Polly Bartlett Trust Tanna Bartlett LP Lance and Jonna Barton Kenneth and Julie Bates Joyce Baugh Ken and Joan Baxter Daniel and Tasha Beam Lindsay Beaton George and Carole Beattie Dolores Beene Elaine Bell Rico and Ginny Belotti Timothy Beshears James and Lee Billings Jason and Amber Binz * Denotes deceased donor.

Carl Bishop LP Kyle and Sarah Blackburn Billy and Shirley Blalack Harold and Dean Blalock Todd and Brittany Blankenship Derek and Jennifer Blasingame LP Marlon Bledsoe Gibert and Donna Bloyed Allen Blunk Nicholas Boerjan Sharon Bollin Robert Bolluyt Bruce Bolt Kenny and Peggy Bond Dusty and Angela Bonds Wilma Bone Pamela Bontemps Christina Borden Jimmy and Faye Bowden Shirley Bowers H.C. Bowman Jackie Bowman Dennis and Linda Boyd Jo Kay Boyle Deonte Bradley Stanley and Kim Bradley Donald and Paula Bradshaw Bryan and Rebecca Bramlett Priscilla Branch LS 11 Zachary Breaux John Breitenstein David Brickley Cathy Bright Lauren Bright Tim and Aimee Brinkley Jessica Brock Ralph Brody Joshua Brogdon Charles Bronco Clinton and Kristen Brown Joshua Brown Larry Brown Michael Brown Carl and Melissa Brucker Michele Brumley Broderick Brunson Juliet Bucher Richard F. Buffalo Crystal Buie James and Margie Bullock Bart Bump Brad Burl Darrin and Patricia Burnett Sarah Darter Audie Burns Jerry and Lucretia Burns Laraine Burrows Eric and Ashley Buster Byrd Masonry Linda Byrd Mary Cabaniss Luke Calcatera

Terry and Erin Callahan Jonathan Calvin Carol Campbell Christopher Campbell Randy and Susan Campbell Michelle Canada Michael and Kellye Cannon Maggie Cano Catherine Capen-Housley Mark Cargill Attorney at Law Ali Carlson Gus and Lutie Carmack LS 13 Don and Margaret Carnahan LS 21 Jon and Jana Carroll Rick and Patricia Carson Jeff and Alyssa Carter Larry and Elizabeth Carter Tim and Stacy Carter Felicia Caruthers Jon and Tiffany Casey Michele Casteel LP Juan Castro Marcos Castro Martha Cater Ben and Misty Cates Anthony Caton Adam and Kelli Caudle Brian and Monica Cauthen Gabe Cerasale Mona Chadwick Angela Chandler Joanna Chandler LP Cheryl Chaney Tina Chapman Lyle Charlton LP Stewart and Laura Cheak William and Millie Chevaillier Adam and Monica Childers Gary and Karen Childress Paul and Sue Chiolino Jody Chrisman Nichole Christensen LP Wanda Christie Mark and Carla Churchwell Danielle Clark George and Gayle Clark Gloria Clavelli Frederick and Millie Clayton Richard Clayton Jon and Barbara Clements Galen Cline Craig and Aimee Cloud Tera Cloud LP John Coates Gary Cobb Candice Cochran Lisa Cochran Richard and Judy Cockrill Michael and Glenda Coker Blake and Ladonna Cole Tracy Cole Jennifer Coleman

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TECH HONOR ROLL (Continued) Tracy and Judy Coleman James Collins Jonathan and Brandi Collins Phil Collins David Conaway Veo Condley William and Ednita Condley LS 11 Brad and Jessica Conley James and Lisa Connelley Brandon and Anita Cook Jody and Donna Copeland Tommy and Frances Cothren Ryan Cotton Coulter Physical Therapy Thomas Courtway Rachel Cowling Ashley Cox Dalya Crabtree Allen and Becky Crawford Debra Creek Joseph Croom Kandis Croom LS 14 Patrick and Sheri Crosby Lyndel and Judy Crouch Joshua Crow Lesa Crowell Allen Crum Daniel and Nancy Cummings LS 24 Nancy Cummings Jessica Cunningham Vertis Curley Sarah Curlin LP Tom and Ernestine Cuthbert Robert and Shelly Daily Larry Dale Dorance and Ann Damron Derell Daniel Ashley Daniels Jesse Dare Melissa Darnell Brittny Daubenheyer Michael Daugherty Chris and Tamara Davidson Derek and Shelly Davis Jimmie Davis Kathy Davis David and Janene Dawson Pamela Dawson Steve Deckelman Christopher Dees Devin Deislinger Josiah and Phyllis Demby Craig Denette Kathy Denzer Randy Dewitt Larry Dilbeck Cathy Dillard Marc Dillard David and Rona Dodd Timothy Dollar Emerson Dominguez Bill and Guyann Donnell Billy Dooly Betty Dorr Roxann Dortch-Chakos C L Doss Alvin and Faye Drittler Drummond Construction LLC Betty Dunbar Blake Duncan Jacqueline Duncan Jana Dunlap Robert and Linda Dupwe Eric Duvall Michael Duvall Vicki Duvall Donna Dyer Peter Dykema Troy Ealy Jamie Earls Christopher Edens Debbie Edgin Gary Edwards Pamela Edwards

Luke and Kathryn Eggering Tracy Eichenberger Megan Elders LP James Elliott, Jr. Kenneth Elliott James Ellison Crystal Elwin Tracy Emery Charles and Martha Engelberger Ruth Enoch Josue Enriquez Jason and Shawn Epperson Daniel Eshcol Vince and Lori Eshnaur Katie Etris Nathan Evans Eric Ezell Ronald Fair Loyd Fairless April Fales LP Sheng Fan LP Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries LS 13 Ben and Renee Farley Barbara Farris W. L. and Barbara Faught Amber Feezor Jacob Felton Becca Talley Patricia Fernandez David and Dorothy Fike Ann Filyaw Lisa Fimpel Will and Mollie Fisher Jason and Lisa Fleming Craig and Rhonda Fleming Brady Fletcher Kayla Fletcher LP Yadira Flores Dana Florian LP Travis Flower LP Eric Flowers C. David and Mary Floyd LS 10 Jason and Theresa Fontaine Robert Ford Pam Foster Jill Fougerousse Joyce Fox Michael and Tanya Franklin LS 16 Robert and Lindelle Fraser Kenneth and Missy Freeman Ashlee Friend Billy Fryman David Fulham LP Cathy Fultz Marshall and Janet Gaines John and Holly Gale Aaron Gammill Guadalupe Garcia Ashley Trice Cassie Garrison LP Heather Garrison Jennifer Garrison Jimmie Gass Marjorie Gattis Jerry Gentry Kenneth and Carol George Charles German James and Kay Giardina LS 19 Doug and Belinda Gibbs Terry Gibson Danny and Nancy Gilbert Robert and Jessica Gilbreath LP James Giles LP Chris and Amy Gipson Chris and Beth Giroir Ashley Givens Heather Glaser LP Rickey Glover Jason Golden Anthony Gonzales Chris Goodwin Brennan Goree LP Marla Goshien Thomas and Laura Gotcher

Kevin and Laura Gottsponer Reginald Govan Gregory Grant Johnny and Teresa Gravett Jared and Brandi Gray Michael and Donna Gray Paul and Elizabeth Gray Sabrina Gray Anthony Green Gary and Susan Green Sommer Green LP Ben and Tanya Greenberg Mary Ellen Greenway Gary Greenwood Veronica Greenwood John and Cynthia Greer Lori Greer Mattie Greer Norman Greer, Jr. Peggy Gregory Laura Griffin Ronald and Betty Griffin David and Pam Grimes Billy Groff Susan Groves Lawrence and Deborah Grubb Christina Guidry LP Craig Gunter LP Dak Hackler LP Jenny Hale Don and Carolyn Hall LS 12 Kirk Hall Leslie Hall Mary Hall Stanley and Susie Hall Don and Sally Hallum LS 14 Hannah Halsell Angelea Hamilton LP Matthew Hamilton Roger and Sharon Hamilton Jack and Charlene Hamm LS 15 Jamie Hamrick Shelly Hanlon Jose Harber LP Chad and Shelley Harbison Zachary Harden LP Justin and Valerie Hardesty Damon and Julia Harkreader Lisa Harless Rob and Kelley Harmon Richard and Janann Harmon Al and Donna Harpenau LS 11 Jessica Harris Lyman and Carol Harris Richard and Kalynn Harris James and Linda Harrison Melissa Harrison Betty Hasstedt Roger Hasstedt Seth Haswell Allison Haub LP Clayton Hawkins LP Clinton and Ronda Hawkins Dawn Hawkins Mark Hawkins Charles Hayden Trina Hayes Robert Haynes Robert and Rayla Hearne Laura Heffington LP Luke and Joanne Heffley Keith and Joyce Helm LS 18 Johnny and Natalie Helmert Bill Hemmer Gary Henderson Bret and Jill Hendricks Bobby Henrichs Antonious Henry Michelle Henry Tommy and Tommie Hensen Terry and Debbie Hickerson Gary Hickey LS 10 Edward Hill Fredrick Hillier * Denotes deceased donor.

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Milburn Hinds Alan Hines Debra Hines *Gary Hodges Stephen Hodges Brent Hogan Kailey Hogue Phillip and Robin Hogue Brandon and Sarah Holland Bentley Hollingsworth Stan Hollingsworth Gurnia Holt Amber Holtz Paul Honnell Marcia Hood Crystel Hopkins LP Horn and Son LLC Donovan and Marlene Horn Travis Horn Ralph and Carole Horner Howard Horsman Sarah Hottinger John House Michael Houston Michelle Howell Michael and Deborah Hoyt Roderick Hua John and Vera Hubbard Josh and Ashley Hubbard Kimberly Hubbard Mark and Mary Hudson Hannah Huffman LP James Huffman LP Cynthia Hukill Britney Hunter Cleophus Hunter Eric and Monica Hunter James Inglett Stephen and Lindsey Ingmire Donald and Julia Inman LS 15 Martin and Michelle Irwin Seth and Tatia Irwin Cody Jackson Donna Jackson LP Peter and Linda Jackson Cynthia Jacobs Phil and Linda Jacobs Aqsa Javid Gary and Mary Jefferson Nathan Jent LP Randy Johns Brenda Johnson Larry Johnson Mary Johnson Retha Johnson Alan and Tracy Johnston Gerald and Charlotte Johnston Jeff and Toni Johnston Don and Pat Jolly Aaron Jones Athalene Jones Amanda Jones Brandon and Robyn Jones Brittany Jones LP Buddy and Glenda Jones LS 12 Evelyn A Jones LP Evelyn J Jones Iris Jones Jared Jones Josh Jones Laura Jones LP Rickey and Barbara Jones Susan Jones Angel Juarez Jeremy and Amanda Keaster Cecil Keith Tanya Keith Wilson and Betty Kell Wes and Sharon Kemp John and Dinah Kennedy Richard Kerr Richard and Rose Kersh Steve and Brenda Kesner * Denotes deceased donor.

April Ketchum LP Kyle Key LP John Kinley Scott and Mary Kirkconnell Charles and Susan Kitchens Mindy Klober LP Savanna Knight LP Ron and Glenda Knost Stephen Koch Bill and Christa Kolb Linda Kondrick Keith and Phyllis Koons LS 17 Leon and Mary Koziar Kevin Krost LP Randy Kulbeth Alice Kutz C. A. Kuykendall Gina Kuykendall LP Charlie and Christina Lairamore Victor Lama Kyle and Kelli Lamberson Tristin Lancaster LP Thomas and Analee Lanio LS 27 Bernie Lantz Steven Lara LP David and Traci Laseter Jeremy and Andrea Lawson June Lawson Matt and Heather Leavell Ken and Marika Lederman Charles Lee Garry Lee Hal and Harriet Lee Layton and Jennifer Lee Seung Suk Lee Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On-Site Portable Toilets LLC Brittany Lehman Edward Lenggenhager David Lensing Virgil Lerew Anthony Lewis Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Henry and Mary Limgo Dale and Linda Lininger Brenda Lipe Jim Little Zining Liu LP Glenna Long LS 19 Linda Lord Roy and Susan Loris Doug Lowrey LS 28 William and Sue Luce David Lumbert Russell Lutrell Robert and Janie Lybrand Tayler Lynch LP Joe and Bonnie Magness LS 10 Belinda Mallett Kayla Marcotte Eric Markle Grant Marshall Carol Martin Donnie and Teresa Martin Jason Martin Jimmy and Dorothy Martin Juan and Marina Martinez Janna Marting Kevin and Beverly Mason LS 13 Todd Mathews Pamela Maxwell Richard Maxwell LS 11 Winfred and Betty May Matthew McAlister Alton and Mary McCartney LS 10 Jessie McClain LP Deborah Neumeier Dean and LaDonna McCormack Nicholas and Natasha McCoy Wesley McDaniel Jamie and Kim McDougal Ashley McFadden Kimberly McFall Robert McGaha

Grace McGehee Wes and Michelle McGill Mark and Kim McGuire Betty McKenney Thayer and Lalena McKinley Derick McKinney LP Tad McKinney Ashleigh McKinstry LP Robbie and Terri McKown Emily McMickle Joshua McMillian Adrianne Hoyt Susan McNutt Roy and Troylynn McSpadden LS 10 Jeff and Norma Meares Edwin Melgar Randal Melton Edward and Stephanie Melton Christopher and Teri Merritt Joshua Merritt LP Teresa Middlebrooks Michael Midyett Miller Chick Service Brad Miller Larry Miller Matt and Amanda Miller Wes Miller LP Jayson and Cheri Millheim Steven and Donna Milligan Lewis Minnie LP Emily Minter LP Mark Mizell LP Sharyl Moffit Cassandra Montesano Brenda Montgomery John and Norma Montgomery Lucas and Aimee Moody James and Judi Moore Ragena Moore LP James and Sandra Morris LS 10 Tommy and Delores Morrison Vernon Morrison Suzanne Morrissey Calvin Morrow David and Gail Morton Chantel Moseby LP James Moses Christopher and Lesa Moyer LS 24 Roy and LaJune Mueller Thomas Mueller James Muldoon Courtney Mullen LP Gary Mullen Gerald and Helen Murders LS 16 Michael Murders Christopher Murray James Musser Kristen Musser Greg Myers William Naegle Abdulkadir Nagac Andrew and Tiffany Nance LP Stacy and Julie Nash April and Gary Nason Dick and Sue Neelly LS 15 Casper Nehus Charles and Jessica Nelson Rachel Nelson Ben Neumeier Kayla New Joey Newman Lannis and Andrea Nicholson Raymond Nix Joseph Nixon Earl and Kay Nolen Eddie and Kerri Norman Roger Norman LP Jeffrey and Linda Norris Jessica Norris LP Oscar Ochoa Cindy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Mike and Donna Ogle Silvestre Ojendis Garcia

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TECH HONOR ROLL (Continued) Nathan Oliver Ashley Olson E.C. and Katie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal Yasushi Onodera Order of Eastern Star Remy Chapter 260 Kevin Ott Stan and Marilyn Ott George and Betty Overbey Julio Pacheco Filho Kimberly Pack Samuel and Kathy Pack John Palmer Matthew and Stephanie Parish Callie Parker Jim and Paula Parker Johnny and Donna Parker Matthew Parker LP Patricia Parker LS 16 Philip and Kim Parker Shawn Parker Kelby Parks LP Lisa Parks Brittany Parsons LP Haley Parsons LP Andrea Parton Bhikhubhai and Taraben Patel Courtney Patton Jason Patton Jennifer Paul Radmila Pavlova Jeffrey Pearson Rickey Pearson Scott and Lisa Peek Kevin and Laura Pennington Thomas and Amy Pennington LS 12 Stephanie Pepper Amillia Perkins LP Betty Perkins F C Peters and Sons Inc Marti Peters LP Sharon Peters Stephen and Marlene Pfeifer Bob and Reida Phelan Christopher and Carrie Phillips Hershel and Katherine Phillips Dave Pinson Stewart and Sindey Platz Bob and Martha Pledger Dee Pless Ed and Erin Poe Lynn Pollack Gary Poole Anthony and Julia Pope Martin Post Mark and Laura Potter Mary Powell LS 12 Caleb and Courtney Pratt Kelvin and Christy Preis Ray Pat Price Tracy and Rita Price Alvin Prieur III James and Kathy Primm Christina Privett LP Tim and Kimmie Provost John Przybysz Anastasia Putnam William Pyle Jesse and Danielle Qualls Tiffany Queen Jonathan Querdibitty Heath and Ashley Rabun Melanie Ragsdale Miranda Raines Nelson Ramirez William and Barbara Ramsey B.C. and Donna Rankin Stephanie Rankin LP Dan and Linda Rash Tammie Ratterree LP Jeffrey Ray Mitzi Reano Derrick Reece Chuck and Dona Reed LS 13

Bradley and Crystal Reeves Seth and Rachel Reeves Solon Reid John and Laura Reith Paul and Rosalie Revis Debi Reynolds Tom and Laura Reynolds Tony and Angela Reynolds William Rice Tommy and Linda Richardson LS 16 William Richardson Richison Farms Don and Sue Rickard Karen Riddell Doug and Shelly Rideout Michael and Brenda Ridgway Timothy Ridings Jeff Rion Kyle and Debbie Ristig River Valley Warehouse Kelley and Sonya Roach Mike Roberts Robbie and Kerry Roberts Sandra Roberts Spence Roberts Enterprises Inc Dwight and Barbara Robertson Jeff and Jill Robertson Hunter Robinson LP Janice Robinson LS 13 Michele Robinson LP Sandra Robinson LP Alvin Robledo Rhonda and Britt Rodgers Sharlotte Rodriguez Kenneth and Donna Rogers Stephen Rogers LP Johnathan and Kathryn Rose Tal Rosel Isaac Ross James and Tina Rotenbury Randi Rudder Kale and Laura Rudolph Karla Rush Dee and Anna Rylee S & L Properties Luis Salazar Steve Salazar Don and Mary Anne Salmon Henry Sanabria LP Herman and Rebecca Sanders LS 19 Somphit Sanethvilay Buzzy Sawyer Christopher Schmidt Peter and Judy Schmidt James Schmitt Ludwig Schmitt Victoria Schneider Brad and Crystal Schubert Milton and Margaret Scott LS 10 Stuart Scott LP James and Lou Scroggins Sebastian County Parks and Recreation *Don and Joan Sevier LS 19 Bobby Sewell Douglas and Rhonda Shade Melinda Sheffield Sherrie Shelton Shannon Shen Harry and Bonnie Sher LP Mina Shewmake Justin Shields Blake Shinn Samantha Shipley LP Jane Shipman Wilford and Brenda Shoop Kenneth and Jana Shores LS 20 Shree Ram LLC Mark Siebenmorgen Allison Sims LP Montie Sims Teresa Sims Leslie and Barbara Skews LS 19 Brandon Smith

Daniel and Denise Smith Jacob Smith LP Jerrod and Tracy Smith Nancy Smith LS 12 Paige Smith Samantha Smith Shawn Smith Wayne and Helen Smith Lesley Snider Thomas Snizek Chris and Linda Snodgrass David and Amy Snow Thomas Soehner Phyllis Sorrells David and Sharon Sosebee Sarah Southard Steven and Martha Spack Travis and Katie Spalding Deborah Spears Herman and Ann Spicer Benjie and Catherine Stalcup Robert Standridge Cindy Stanley Roger Stark Lacey Starkey Paula Steel Zachary Steen Melissa Steeves Thomas and Sammie Stephenson Ivan Still Robin Stobaugh Scott and Nikole Stoll Michael and Phyllis Stone LS 11 Misty Stout Danny and Delene Stover Sam and Heather Strasner Martha Stroud Antonette Stuckey Gregory Sublett Kathryn Swan Sweeden Florist Douglas Sybrant Kendall and Geraldine Tabor Ronald Tackett James and Libby Talley Tim Tarbox LP Erwin and Phyllis Tarkington LS 11 Charlie Taylor Mark Taylor LS 12 Phillip Taylor James and Marge Teal LS 10 Bruce and Anice Tedford Frank and Debbie Theising Joseph Thoma Clinton Thomas Damon Thompson James Thompson Phil and Glenda Thompson Regina Thompson Kerri Threlkeld Anthony Tidwell Patrick Tidwell Robert Tillman Sheryle Tinerella Vincent Tinerella William and Brittany Titsworth James Tom Sedley Tomlinson Tommy and Mary Alice Tomlinson David Toward Monica Townsend Justin Trice Melinda Trickett Brandi Tripp Charles and Teresa Tripp Stephen Tubbs Jacqueline Tunstall Bobbie and Verna Turner LS 11 Ira Turner Jerry and Bobby Turner Joe Turner Amos and Karey Turnipseed Tom Tutt

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TECH HONOR ROLL (Continued) Sandi Tuttle Van and Virginia Tyson LS 23 UBS Financial Services Inc. Edward and Martha Ullrich Liz Underwood LP Mercedes Urbina Valley Motors Inc Samantha Van Veckhoven LP Henry and Dinah Vance Kao Vang LP Amber Vaughn LP Bob Veach Tammy VanKamp Bruce and Brenda Vick Jerry and Teresa Vinson LP Jared Vire LP Kristy Vogelpohl Paige Walker R.D. and Johnna Walker LS 18 Alan Walsh Christopher Walter Steven and Peggy Walter Daniel Walters LP Scott and Alisa Waniewski Valli Wanzer Jamie and Michelle Ward Jeff Ward Kenneth Warden Gwyn Watson Lakita Watson Brian Watt Maggie Cope Todd and Lisa Weigl

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David and Joann Weindel LS 11 Sam Weir Blanche West Howard West John Westbrook Ken and Ellen Wester K.R. and K.S. Wheatley III Kristen Wheeler Addie White James White Matthew and Adena White LP Phil and Carolyn White LS 11 Ross and Maegan White LP Jessica Whitehead Rachel Sharp Debbie Whitted James and Whitney Wilkins Jenny Wilkins Jesse Willcox LS 17 Barbara Williams Dennis Williams Dustin Williams LP Keith and Suzanne Williams Leonard Williams Mary Williams Melisa Williams Mike Williams Scott Williams Steven and Jamie Williams Steven Williams Nathan Williamson LP Jerome Willmering Alan Wilson

Annette Wilson Charles Wilson Chip and Alison Wilson Harold Wilson Kristi Wilson Kristine Wilson LP Matthew and Bethany Wilson Rebecca Wilson LS 13 Steve and Jo Wilson Thomas and Mary Wilson Truman Wilson Ronald and Ramona Jo Witcher Brooks and Cara Witherspoon John and Becky Womack LS 12 Jared and Jeneen Wood Matt Woodam Walter and Lynette Woodie LS 12 Brittany Woods Rex and Linda Woodson LS 12 Lance and Amanda Woodworth Danny and Linda Woody Ashley Wooten LP Danny and Kathy Wooten Henry and Angela Wooten LP Jerry Vickie Yates John Yeargan Beverly York James and Patty Young Sara Youngblood Kelly Young-Franklin Doy Zachry and Peggy Guccione Jefferey and Angela Zimmerman

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MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS

The Gifts from the following individuals were matched by these organizations Ronald and Angie Anderson Dan and Linda Rash

ConocoPhillips Clem and Jamie Barrere Tony and Christina Jetton

American Electric Power Craig Goodlett

Dana Corporation Foundation Glenn and Jean Parks

Amgen Foundation Ron Collins and Mary Jo Lusnak

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries

Arkansas Best Corporation David and Beth Brooks Frank and Rudda Ward

Entergy Corporation Matching Gift Program B.J. and Kristy Bayer Shannon Briggs Gary Burton Jack and Diane King Betty McKenney Frank and Sue Merritt Glenn and Jean Parks

Rosewood Foundation Sonny and Gail Zachary

ExxonMobil Foundation Lillian Hoover Jamie and Beth Sorrells

XTO Energy Inc. Jamie and Beth Sorrells

AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Matching Gift Program

BKD, LLP, Accounting Education Fund Ken Rossi Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund Truman and Jan Hill

Metropolitan Life Foundation Cleo Simmons Nationwide Insurance Foundation Nationwide Insurance - Leon and Mary Anderson New York Life Foundation Jerry and Nancy Burns Don and Sally Hallum

State Farm Co Foundation Thomas Casner Wells Fargo Foundation Chuck and Pat Gordon

IN MEMORY/HONOR OF (July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012) The following individuals made gifts to Tech in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one In Honor of Jill Lestage Brown Michael Robinson

In Memory of Bill Donnell, Jr. Bill Donnell, Jr. Golf Tournament

In Memory of Margaret Raney Sharon Cagle

In Honor of Tim and Stacy Carter Kandis Croom

In Honor of Deward Dopson Ronald and Pam Chastain

In Honor of Julia Reynolds Kandis Croom

In Memory of Jason Croom Kandis Croom

In Honor of Wayne and June Drain Kandis Croom

In Honor of Ben and Terry Rothwell Johnny and Donna Parker

In Memory of Mike Croom Roxanne Barker Kandis Croom Robert and Susan Dunn Lisa Evans Carolyn Lawence Johnny and Julie Morgan

In Honor of Mark and Laura Gotcher Kandis Croom

In Memory of Christina Stinnett Judy Murphy Russellville Symphony Guild

In Memory of Sharon Mullens Desiderio Tommy and Linda Richardson

In Memory of W.R. “Bud” Harper Bill and Suzanne Harmon

In Memory of Bobbie Lee Turner Shawn and Sara Gordon

In Memory of Savannah Hintze Wesley United Methodist Church In Honor of Johnny and Julie Morgan Kandis Croom

In Memory of Nona Dirksmeyer Duane and Carol Dipert

Will You Join Us in the Century Forward Circle? There is still time to take your place in the Century Forward Circle. Thanks to our generous donors who have made their commitment to Tech’s second century, this endowment already stands at over $550,000. We will recognize our Circle donors in spring 2013, so it is not too late to become a member of this singular fundraising effort. Contact the Arkansas Tech Development Office (479-968-0400) about making your $10,000 pledge or gift by December 31, 2012.

Autumn 2012

Alumni News

Zayne Bryson

Phillip Boyd

Ali McCarley

Austin Fitts

Summer Salazar

Tyler Knight

Emily Hogue

Jeffrey Spikes

Melody Tabor

Nine earn Alumni Association Scholarship 26

Tech Action

Nine members of the Arkansas Tech University freshman class of 2012 have received an Arkansas Tech

This year’s recipients of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship are:

Alumni Association Scholarship through the Arkansas Tech Foundation.

• Phillip Matthew Boyd of Mansfield • Zayne Dalton Bryson of Dardanelle

A total of $18,250 in Arkansas Tech Alumni Association

• Austin Patrick Fitts of Hamburg

Scholarships was awarded to incoming freshmen for the

• Emily Ann Hogue of Beebe

fall 2012 semester.

• John Tyler Knight of Russellville • Alison Lanette McCarley of Lamar

The scholarships are funded by private donations to

• Summer Camilla Salazar of Harrison

the Arkansas Tech Foundation, including $25 from each

• Jeffrey David Spikes of Danville

individual with an Arkansas Tech license plate.

• Melody Diane Tabor of Russellville

The Arkansas Tech license plates, which can be

Other requirements include that at least one of the

purchased at any Arkansas Department of Revenue office,

applicant’s parents attended Arkansas Tech, receipt of

are available to any alumnus, student, employee or friend

the applicant’s official high school transcript, two letters

of Arkansas Tech that resides in Arkansas.

of recommendation, a one-page essay from the applicant explaining why he or she chose Arkansas Tech and any

Applicants for the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship must be entering freshmen with a minimum

other personal information that might be useful to the committee in making its selections.

high school cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

For information about contributing toward or applying for the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship, call

They must also enroll in a minimum of 12 semester

(479) 968-0242 or send e-mail to alumni@atu.edu.

hours during the semester of the award and have a minimum composite ACT score of 21.

Visit www.techties.atu.edu to access the application.

Today’s Tech

The Final Mile

McClain, Straight share achievement at commencement There is only one name on the degree, but there is no question that the graduation celebrated by Phillip McClain and Susan Straight at John E. Tucker Coliseum on Saturday, Aug. 11, was a team effort. McClain, 47 of Russellville, earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in rehabilitation science from Arkansas Tech University. He was among 200 graduates recognized during the 2012 summer commencement ceremony. There by his side, just as she has been throughout their journey to graduation together, was Straight. She is McClain’s direct support provider from Friendship Community Services. Straight pushed McClain’s wheelchair around the outside corridor of Tucker Coliseum, onto the floor of the arena and sat just to his left as the names of the other graduates were read. Then, when it was McClain’s turn to approach the podium, they accepted the round of applause they earned. “We’ve been coming to campus together for more than six years,” said Straight. “We’ve checked over a lot of homework together and listened to recordings of a lot of lectures to reach this point. Classes are often only 10 minutes apart, so we have raced through the halls of these buildings many times. It’s a good feeling because we knew he could do it.” And when Straight references, “we,” she is not only talking about the two of them. Her husband, Daniel, has also been an important part of McClain’s path to college graduation. “They have been more than a family to me,” said McClain when asked about the Straights. McClain said that another member of the Friendship staff — Cristy Keele — motivated him to study rehabilitation science.

“She was an inspiration to me,” said McClain of Keele. “Anything she or her husband could do to help me, they did it. She led me down the right path. She has helped a lot of people, and I wanted to be like her.” Among the other supporters that McClain mentioned were his professors at Arkansas Tech and the staff members in the Arkansas Tech Office of Testing and Disability Services. “They bent over backwards for me,” said McClain. “They made me comfortable.” With his degree in hand, McClain’s future career plans will include an effort to give back to the field of rehabilitation science. “I’ll go back to where I started at Star Industries and let the guys there congratulate me for a few weeks,” said McClain on graduation Saturday. “Then I want to find a job that will allow me to do what I do best — help people.”

Rehabilitation science program earns accreditation Arkansas Tech University has learned its

CORE first offered undergraduate accreditation

rehabilitation science program has been granted

this past year. Tech is one of only eight undergraduate

accreditation by the Council on Rehabilitation

rehabilitation programs to have earned accreditation.

Education (CORE) as part of its charter accreditation

To read more, go to www.arkansastechnews.com and

class.

search for “rehabilitation science.”

Photographed: Phillip McClain and Susan Straight. Autumn 2012

Today’s Tech

Tech Action

10,950 Students, One Mission Focus on graduation rates yields results at Tech Fourteen years and counting.

Enrollment has increased ever since.

That is the unprecedented streak of consecutive record enrollments

“Our enrollment growth is an indication that our constituents find value and quality in return for

Arkansas Tech went over 6,000

their educational dollar at Arkansas

at Arkansas Tech University after the

students for the first time in 2003

Tech,” continued Brown. “The more

institution announced that its fall

and the milestones have continued.

telling fact is that our increases in

2012 enrollment is 10,950 students.

Tech surpassed 7,000 students

degree production have outpaced our

in 2006; 8,000 students in 2009;

increases in enrollment growth. That

9,000 students in 2010; and 10,000

is a testament to the academic ability

students in 2011.

of the students choosing Arkansas

Enrollment at Arkansas Tech has increased by 4.8 percent over the past 12 months.

Tech and to the outstanding work by “There is no question that

Arkansas Tech has 8,917 students

my faculty colleagues.”

increasing the percentage of our

on its main campus in Russellville and

adult population that holds a college

2,033 students on its Ozark campus.

degree is the key to economic

than 2,000 degrees for the first time

development in Arkansas,” said Dr.

in school history during the 2011-

Robert C. Brown, who is in his 20th

12 academic year. Annual degree

year as Arkansas Tech president. “At

production at Arkansas Tech has

Arkansas Tech University, that is a

increased by 151 percent since the

realization that we made long ago

year 2000, while enrollment has

students enrolled at the university in

and we have worked ever since to

grown by 112 percent over that same

fall 1999.

meet that objective.

time frame.

Enrollment at Arkansas Tech has grown by 158 percent since 1997. A then school-record 4,840

Arkansas Tech awarded more

Today’s Tech With a graduation rate of 42.7

That state law that requires

“This is the cleanest bill of

percent, Arkansas Tech ranks No. 2

the reduction of applicable

health that The Higher Learning

among all four-year public colleges

baccalaureate degree programs to a

Commission can give to a

and universities in Arkansas.

maximum of 120 credit hours.

university,” said Brown. “To receive a report of this nature with no

Arkansas Tech has achieved that

Tech continues to add to its list

conditions and no interim reports

track record while maintaining the

of accredited programs, including

most affordable tuition and fees

many in the science, technology,

structure among the five largest

engineering and mathematics

public universities in the state

(STEM) fields thought to be critical

student body at Arkansas Tech

and while ranking last among all

to growing the state’s economy.

in Russellville are 1,501 first-time

Arkansas four-year universities in state funding distribution per fulltime equivalent student.

is virtually unheard of.” Included in the fall 2012

freshmen. Within the past 15 months, Tech received reaffirmation of

The Arkansas Tech Class of

accreditation from The Higher

2016 completed high school with a

Learning Commission (HLC) of

cumulative grade point average of

increasingly important, Arkansas

the North Central Association of

3.23 and an average ACT score of

Tech continues to do more with

Colleges and Schools (NCACS).

22.

“In a world where efficiency is

less,” said Brown. In a statement of affiliation And the “more” extends beyond

This marks the 18th consecutive

status for Arkansas Tech, HLC

year in which the Arkansas Tech

the number of students enrolled

noted that no further reports are

freshman class has beaten the

and the number of graduates.

required and that no other campus

national average on the ACT exam.

visits concerning accreditation from Arkansas Tech was the first

the NCACS are scheduled before

For more information about

university in the state to fully

the next comprehensive evaluation

Arkansas Tech University, visit

implement Act 747 of 2011.

in 2020-2021.

www.atu.edu.

More Tech freshmen choosing majors in STEM fields As the Arkansas Tech University

Shauna Donnell, assistant

Class of 2016 begins its journey

vice president for enrollment

to college graduation, many of

management, said the average

those freshmen are majoring in the

number of times a college student

science, technology, engineering

changes his or her major is 2.5, and

and mathematics (STEM) fields

that is one of the reasons why Tech

believed to be critical to Arkansas’

is committed to offering a wide

economic development during the

variety of academic disciplines.

21st century. “Arkansas Tech has all of the Nursing, engineering, bio-

most popular majors that students

medical, early childhood education

look for,” said Donnell. “The breadth

and management and marketing are

of what they can study here makes

the five most popular major fields of

a significant difference because as

study among freshmen at Arkansas

those students change their major,

Tech that have declared a major.

they know they can pursue other interests without transferring to a

While the number of STEM

different institution.”

students is growing, the largest group of freshmen year in and year out is the undeclared population.

Visit www.atu.edu/admissions to learn about applying to Tech.

Autumn 2012

Class Notes Marriages Shannon Rinke (BIOL ’07) and Kirk Hall (ELEC ENGR ’08) were married on April 14, 2012. They live in Benton. Erica Fay Newman (CRWR ’09 & M.S. CSP ’11) and Brandon “Dex” Neely were married on Aug. 1, 2012. Ashton Olson (MGMT/MKTG ’09) and Aaron Smith were married on Sept. 22, 2012. They live in Russellville. Dr. Alexis Scalia (CHEM ’09) and Phil Rampey were married on July 21, 2012. Alexis graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree on May 19, 2012. Tiffany Terrell (PSY/SOC ’09 & M.S. PSY ’11) and Andrew Nance (ELEC ENGR ’11) were married on May 5, 2012. Marisa Green (AGBU ’10) and Aaron Dahlstrom were married on May 19, 2012. They live in North Little Rock.

Brandon Robertson (AGBU ’10) and Tracy McCoy Tech Action

(AGBU ’12) were married on June 9, 2012. Derek Mobbs (MECH ENGR ’12) and Katherine Boyd (MATH EDU ’12) were married on May 19, 2012. Derek is a mechanical engineer for Albemarle in Magnolia, while Katherine is teaching pre-advanced placement trigonometry and algebra II at El Dorado High School.

Births Dustin L. Jones (RPA ’95) and his wife, Cami, a son,

Dr. John Terrell (CHEM ’02) and Andrea Cannon Terrell (MGMT/MKTG ’02), a son, Cannon Reed, April 27, 2012. John is a urologist at Arkansas Urology in Little Rock. Cory Miser (ACCT/ECON ’03) and his wife, Patricia, a son, Carden Eugene, May 29, 2012. Amber Caughman Wood (SPH ’03) and her husband, Steve, a daughter, Blakely Christian, April 3, 2012. Blakely has one sibling, Chanley Kathryn (6). Sara McCalman Wessman (ENGL/SPAN ’05) and her husband, Chet, a son, Sawyer Luke, July 19, 2012. Thomas Scott (MECH ENGR ’06) and Brook Moudy Scott (ECED ’07), a daughter, Harper Bryn, May 7, 2012. Harper has one sister, Briley Kate (3). They live in Cypress, Texas. Jason McDonald (NURS ’08) and his wife, Susan, a daughter, Annie, July 27, 2012. Haleigh McDaniel Glass (MGMT/MKTG ’09) and her husband, Brad, a son, Tanner Ross, Aug. 15, 2012. Keshia Grinder Hinchey (PSY ’09) and her husband, Matt, a daughter, Jenah Lee, July 23, 2012. Capt. James Schafer (GS ’09) and Kayce Merritt Schafer (MGMT/MKTG ’08), a son, Hudson Michael, July 27, 2012. Christopher Brown (ACCT ’10) and Magen Brown (TE ’11), a daughter, Kinlee Beth, Aug. 28, 2012.

Bryson, Nov. 29, 2011. Dustin is vice president for the college and university division of Keppler Speakers in

Tyler Davis Pearson (NR ’10) and his wife, Jodi Ann, a

Arlington, Va.

daughter, Reighley Danielle, July 26, 2012. They live in Lamar.

Jessica Soar Brock (MGMT/MKTG ’00) and her husband, Matt, a son, Kade, Sept. 24, 2012. Tisha Guston Kemp (JOUR ’00) and her husband, Dustin, a daughter, Lucy Rose, Jan. 28, 2012. Katherine Williams Martin (BIOL ’00) and her husband, Bryan, a son, Seeley Jack, Jan. 4, 2012. Angie Harris Elmore (ELED ’01) and her husband, Larry, a daughter, Macey London, June 4, 2012.

1950s Don Dempsey (HEPE ‘55) was inducted into the Mountain Home High School Athletics Hall of Honor on Saturday, Oct. 13. Don served as head football coach at Mountain Home from 1955-58. He led the Bombers to two conference titles, and his .822 winning percentage remains the highest of any head football coach in Mountain Home High School history.

Class Notes 1960s

1970s

Jim Greer (FINE ARTS ’62) retired seven years ago

Gerald “Gerry” Laster (MUED ’70) was named 2011-

from a career of church ministry and choral clinician

12 yacht broker of the year by the Gulf Coast Yacht

work. He now resides in Owasso, Okla.

Brokers Association in Houston, Texas.

D.A. Dahlke (HEPE ‘64) was inducted into the

David Bartlett (ACCT ’74) was named president

Mountain Home High School Athletics Hall of Honor

and chief banking officer for Simmons First National

on Saturday, Oct. 13. D.A. was a starter in football,

Corporation effective Jan. 1, 2013. David is chairman-

basketball and baseball at Mountain Home, and he

elect of the Arkansas Bankers Association Board of

later returned to his alma mater for a coaching career

Directors. He and his wife, Nancy, are the parents of

that spanned four decades.

Melissa, Chip and the late Michelle.

Gary Hickey (BUAD ’66) reports that he and his son, Joel, visited such destinations as Ketchikan, Juneau,

1980s

Skagway, Seward, Denali National Park and Anchorage

Jim Loyd (BUAD ’80) was hired as superintendent for

during a spring 2012 tour of Alaska.

the Two Rivers School District.

Bill Ramey (ACCT ’68) retired from practicing public

Dr. Randy Moody (PSY ’81) was selected chaplain

accounting in Arkansas after 38 years in the business.

general of the national society Sons of the American

He and his wife, Kay, live in North Little Rock.

Revolution.

Autumn 2012

Class Notes Mike McCarley (BIOL ’82) was hired as assistant principal for the high school and the middle school in the Dover School District. Mike and his wife, Paige, have four children: recent Tech graduate Bekka (24), Tech students Jon (22) and Katie (18) and Daniel (15). Belinda Baker Stephens (HEPE ‘82) was inducted into the Mountain Home High School Athletics Hall of Honor on Saturday, Oct. 13. Belinda helped the Lady Bombers win state volleyball titles in 1976 and 1977. Belinda was a three-time all-district selection in volleyball and basketball. She is a teacher in Rockwall, Texas. Anita Wewers Collier (OFFICE MGMT ’84) was promoted to budget director for the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Lori Lipps Wineland (BUAD ’84 & M.S. CSP ’10) has been promoted to serve as director of the Arkansas Tech University Student Support Services office. Danita Morris Ormand (BUAD ’86) was hired by Columbia Christian School in Magnolia as career and college planning coordinator.

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Tammy McGee Chase (ELED ’89) was hired as assistant principal at Cook Elementary School in Fort Smith.

2000s Bobby Rehm (HEPE ’02 & M.A. ENGL ’07) was hired as assistant principal at Dardanelle Middle School. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have a daughter, Eliza (3). Becky Lentz Gray (NURS ’05) was hired by Arkansas Tech University to serve as health services director in the Office of Student Services. Idun Guenther (BIOL ’05 & M.S. FISH/WLDLF ’11) was named student conservationist of the year at the 2012 Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet. Idun is employed as a wildlife biologist for the West Virginia University Research Corporation. Susan Gustavson McDaniel (NURS ’05) joined the staff of the Van Buren Family Medical Clinic. Debbie McClure (A.A.S. ’06) was named 2012 Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus teacher of the year. Debbie has served on the cosmetology faculty at Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus for seven years. The award was voted on by her peers and presented by the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce. Lesley Snyder (NURS ’07) accepted a position as registered nurse instructor at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.

1990s Jacquelyn “Cindy” Moon Williams (SOC ’91) was promoted to president of Time Striping, Inc., in Van Buren on June 30, 2012. Ronda Hawkins (BUAD ’92 & M.A. ’12) was hired as training coordinator for the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center regional office at Arkansas Tech University. John David Keeling (ELED ’96) was hired as principal at Dardanelle Middle School. Christie Bowden Graham (SPH ’98), director of the Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission, won the Harold Alexander Conservationist of the Year award in recognition of her work to help Russellville host the High School World Championship Bass Finals.

Chase Battle-Smith (EAM ’08), a commissioned officer of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), was promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army on July 26, 2012. Chase is based out of Fort Campbell, Ky., and is a field artillery officer. He was deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom. Sara Chronister (HIST ’08) passed the Arkansas Bar Exam in July 2012. She graduated from the University of Tulsa School of Law in May 2012 and was sworn in Sept. 7, 2012, by Judge Ken Coker in Russellville. J.R. Davis (JOUR ’08) is the new co-anchor for “KNWA Today” on the NBC station in Northwest Arkansas. Boone Gilbreath (MECH ENGR ’08), a commissioned officer of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), was promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army

Dr. Jay Walker (ECON ’99) joined the faculty at Niagara University as an assistant professor of economics in fall 2012.

on Aug. 1, 2012. Boone is based out of Fort Carson, Colo., and is an ordinance officer. He was deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Class Notes / Obituaries Leslie Miller Harris (JOUR ’08) spent summer 2012 in Europe as part of her studies in the Clinton School of Public Service. Leslie is pursuing a Juris Doctorate

Nichole Christensen (PSY ’10 & M.S. CSP ’12) was hired as an advisor in the Arkansas Tech University Student Support Services office.

from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Scott Strasner (HEPE ’08) was hired as physical education teacher at Mayflower Elementary School. Alex Manly (IT ’09) is the course management systems coordinator at Arkansas Tech University. James Schafer (GS ’09), a commissioned officer of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), was promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army on Aug. 1, 2012. James is based out of Fort Stewart, Ga., and is an ordinance officer. He was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

2010s Mary Caughman (PSY ’10) earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in May 2012.

tech

Nathan Andrew Hale (HIST/POL SCI ’11) earned a Mercatus Center Fellowship to study in the Master of Arts program in economics at George Mason University in Arlington, Va. Sarah Stobaugh (M.Ed. TLL ’11) was named assistant principal at Russellville High School. Sarah and her husband, Kyle, have two children: August (5) and Eliza (1). They are expecting their third child in late 2012. Jeff Massanelli (JOUR ’12) was hired as a resident director at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. Catherine Wilkins (EAM ’12) earned a six-month internship with Witt Associates, an emergency crisis consulting firm located in Washington, D.C. Kathryn Young (ECED ’12) was hired as a fifth grade teacher at Russellville Upper Elementary.

Friends We’ll Miss

Dorothy Keeter Rose (’29) died Sept. 14, 2012. She was

Milton H. Howell (AS ’41) died Feb. 7, 2012. He was

a member of the 1929 AAU women’s basketball team at

a member of the 440 relay team at Arkansas Tech that

Arkansas Tech that finished 7-1 overall. Dorothy was a

established a new AAU state record in 1940. Milton

retired cook for the Rose Café in Flippin and was a pink

farmed in Pope County for more than 50 years and was

lady for the former Marion County Hospital in Yellville.

a past vice president of the Pope County Farm Bureau

Dorothy lived in Flippin. She was 102.

Association. His family was Pope County Farm Family of the Year in 1964. He was son-in-law of J.W. Hull, who

Rebecca Jane Cotton Garner (HOME EC ’36) died

served as Arkansas Tech president from 1932-67. Milton

Sept. 8, 2012. She taught home economics at Hot

lived in Russellville. He was 90.

Springs High School, Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist. Rebecca went on to serve as supervisor of home

S.T. Ayers (ENGR ’47) died June 25, 2012. He had a

economic teachers for the Arkansas Department of

40-year career in the military and retired at the rank of

Education. Rebecca lived in Arkadelphia. She was 95.

major general in the Air Force Reserve. S.T. maintained a parallel career in petroleum geology and founded

Orleen Halbrook McKuin (’39) died Aug. 13, 2012. She

Ayers Exploration. He remained active in the oil and

was an educator for 40 years, serving in the capacities

gas industry until his death. S.T. lived in Oklahoma City,

of elementary teacher, principal, licensed psychological

Okla. He was 86.

examiner and elementary school counselor. Orleen lived in Little Rock. She was 93.

John Malcolm Hopper (ENGR ’47 & FMR FACULTY) died July 26, 2012. He served as a health physicist

Wilma Hearn Oliver (ELED ’39) died July 27, 2012.

for the Atomic Energy Commission before beginning

She was retired from a teaching career in the school

a career as an educator. John taught mathematics at

districts at Greenwood and Lavaca. Wilma lived in

Arkansas Tech from 1958-89. He was a veteran of World

Greenwood. She was 94.

War II. John lived in Athens, Texas. He was 85.

Autumn 2012

Obituaries

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Friends We’ll Miss (Continued)

Gordon Gene Harkreader (ENGR ’49) died July 11, 2012.

John Robert Eiler (AGRI ’73) died Aug. 2, 2012. He worked

He was retired from Union Carbide, where he served as a

in loss prevention for Walmart Stores, Inc. for 27 years.

chemical engineer. Gordon lived in Upper Saint Clair, Pa.

John lived in Bella Vista. He was 61.

He was 83. Gary Homes Hodges (ACCT ’74 & FMR STAFF) died Sept. Dwight L. Long (’53) died June 14, 2012. He was a

28, 2012. He was controller in the Office of Administration

commercial and residential contractor. Dwight lived in

and Finance at Arkansas Tech University for 19 years

Calico Rock. He was 80.

before retiring in 2011. Gary lived in Russellville. He was 63.

Charles M. Shelton (ENGR ’57 & FMR FACULTY) died

Sharon Kay Mullens Desiderio (SOC ’76 & FMR STAFF)

April 30, 2012. He was a former registrar and mathematics

died Aug. 4, 2012. She served as director of alumni at

faculty member at Arkansas Tech. Charles also served as

Arkansas Tech University from 1986-95 before going on

superintendent of the Plainview School District. He was

to work as an inspector for the Arkansas Department of

a veteran of the Korean War. Charles lived in Harrison. He

Human Services. Sharon was active in the Russellville

was 79.

Chamber of Commerce and a past chair of the Red Coats Committee. Sharon lived in Russellville. She was 59.

Don Gray Thurman (ENGL ’57) died Aug. 25, 2012. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Don taught school for six

Edward Lehner Dorsett (’79) died April 13, 2012. Ed lived

years before beginning a 25-year career with what is now

in Fort Worth, Texas. He was 58.

known as the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

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He began as a counselor and advanced to the rank of

Kelly Ray Loop (‘83) died Oct. 13, 2012. He was active in

assistant director before retiring from the agency. Don

his community as a youth coach for football, baseball and

lived in Little Rock. He was 83.

basketball. Kelly lived in Russellville. He was 51.

Iva Nell Moss Reeves Woody (ELED ’58) died Sept. 26,

Paula Allison (M.Ed. GTED ’84) died Aug. 18, 2012. She

2012. She taught school in Arkansas at Plainview and in

was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired teacher. Paula

Kansas at Towanda and Haysville. She retired in 1990. Nell

lived in Hector. She was 65.

lived in Russellville. She was 81. Michael Biggs (HEPE ’86) died Sept. 29, 2012. Michael Rosemary Jean Smee (ELED ’62) died Aug. 2, 2012. She

lived in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was 56.

was retired from the office of the Logan County Circuit Clerk. Rose lived in Booneville. She was 71.

Jacob Dickey (’11) died July 28, 2012. He had worked as a personal trainer and was planning on returning to

Tomilea Harvey Lee Cross (HIST/POL SCI ‘64) died

Arkansas Tech to pursue a master’s degree in health and

Oct. 20, 2012. She was Arkansas Tech Homecoming

physical education and a career as a coach. Jake lived in

queen in 1960 and Miss Arkansas Tech University 1963.

Forsyth, Mo. He was 27.

She had a 38-year teaching career. Tomilea lived in Russellville. She was 70.

Archie Stafford (FMR FACULTY) died Aug. 19, 2012. A.J. was a former ROTC instructor at Arkansas Tech. He later

Larry George Taylor (BUS ’67) died Sept. 1, 2012. Larry

owned Brooks Carpet Store in Fort Smith. A.J. lived in Fort

lived in Houston, Texas. He was 68.

Smith. He was 81.

James “Mike” Fuller (MUED ’72) died Sept. 1, 2012. Mike

Buford L. Tatum Jr. (FMR FACULTY) died Oct. 13, 2012.

was a high school teacher and band director. He also

He served in the U.S. Navy and on the fisheries and

worked as a senior program analyst for Fidelity Information

wildlife management faculty at Arkansas Tech. Buford lived

Services. Mike lived in North Little Rock. He was 61.

in Danville. He was 84.

Tech Athletics

2012-13 Wonder Boys Basketball 2012-13 Golden Suns Basketball Nov. 15 Nov. 23

at Northeastern State vs. Missouri-St. Louis#

7 p.m. 1 p.m.

Nov. 13 Nov. 23

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS at Washburn^

Nov. 24 Nov. 29 Dec. 1

at Drury#

3:15 p.m.

Nov. 24

vs. Fort Hays State^

*SOUTHERN NAZARENE MISSOURI SOUTHERN

7:30 p.m. 6 p.m.

Nov. 29 Dec. 6

*SOUTHERN NAZARENE *at Southeastern Oklahoma State

Dec. 6

*at Southeastern Oklahoma State

7:30 p.m.

Dec. 8

5:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

*at East Central University

2 p.m.

Dec. 8 *at East Central University Dec. 15 at Midwestern State

4 p.m. 6 p.m.

Dec. 17 LEMOYNE-OWEN Dec. 19 BENEDICT

5:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

Dec. 19 MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN

4 p.m.

Dec. 30 at Central Missouri

1:30 p.m.

Jan. 3 Jan. 5

*NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 7:30 p.m. *SOUTHWESTERN OKAHOMA STATE 4 p.m.

Jan. 3 Jan. 5

*NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 5:30 p.m. *SOUTHWESTERN OKAHOMA STATE 2 p.m.

Jan. 10

*at Ouachita Baptist

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10

*at Ouachita Baptist

5:30 p.m.

Jared Williamson

Jan. 12 Jan. 17

*HENDERSON STATE *at Arkansas-Monticello

6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 Jan. 17

*HENDERSON STATE *at Arkansas-Monticello

4 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

GAC Tournament MVP

Jan. 19 Jan. 24

*SOUTHERN ARKANSAS *at Harding

6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 19 Jan. 24

*SOUTHERN ARKANSAS *at Harding

4 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Jan. 26

*SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE

Jan. 26

*SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE

Feb. 2 Feb. 7

*at Southern Nazarene *at Southwestern Oklahoma State

4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 2 Feb. 7

*at Southern Nazarene *at Southwestern Oklahoma State

2 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

Feb. 9 Feb. 14

*at Northwestern Oklahoma State *OUACHITA BAPTIST

4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 Feb. 14

*at Northwestern Oklahoma State *OUACHITA BAPTIST

2 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 16

*at Henderson State

4 p.m.

Feb. 16

*at Henderson State

Feb. 21 Feb. 23

*ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO *at Southern Arkansas

7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 21 Feb. 23

*ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO *at Southern Arkansas

5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 28 Mar. 2

*HARDING *EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

7:30 p.m. 4 p.m.

Feb. 28 Mar. 2

*HARDING *EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

5:30 p.m. 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

Mar. 7-10 GAC Tournament (at Bartlesville, Okla.) TBA

HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS # - Drury University Classic @ Springfield, Mo.

HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS ^ - Washburn Thanksgiving Classic @ Topeka, Kan.

Rosie Silva Preseason All-America Autumn 2012

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Tech Action Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association Alumni House 1313 North Arkansas Ave. Russellville, AR 72801 Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association Volume 48 No. 4

Football Saturday Night at Arkansas Tech

Fans watch on Family Day 2012 as the Arkansas Tech Marching Band performs on the new synthetic turf at Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field. For more about the 2012 football season at Arkansas Tech, visit http://athletics.atu.edu.