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TALON FALL 2016

To Alumni and Friends of Central Methodist University Among the many blessings that come with this job, my view of the campus quadrangle in autumn is high on my list. Fallen leaves have formed a beautiful mosaic, leaving only enough green grass showing in the background to let us know that summer is still refusing to surrender.

The trees are so beautiful that our millennial students are pocketing their iPhones in favor of the scenic majesty surrounding them.

Homecoming 2016 was a huge hit with robust programming and many, many of our friends and supporters back on campus. This year, we scheduled our fall Board meeting to occur on Homecoming weekend so that our dedicated Trustees could be on campus for the celebration. Our SGA President, Ms. Jamie Gisburne, did an outstanding job in her second year to lead the student effort. The length of the parade was actually longer than the parade route, preventing us from going around the square twice. Next year, expect a longer route, an even greater parade, and two cycles around the square.

Braxton Rethwisch was honored for 52 years of outstanding service to Central. In my introduction, I mentioned that the “Rethwisch” name will always be remembered in the same way that we think of Thogmorton, Puckett, T. Berry Smith, and others whose names are carved into the buildings and woven into the fabric of this campus.

With our increasing number of graduates, we now have the opportunity to celebrate a Winter Commencement. Please join us for our first Winter Commencement exercise on December 10. Bishop Robert Farr will deliver the commencement address. Students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as well as students from the College of Graduate and Extended Studies will celebrate a significant milestone in their lives.

We are very excited about the upcoming renovation of the Stedman Hall of Science. With your continued help, we are confident that we can begin construction in the summer of 2017 and have the renovated facility ready for students in the fall of 2018. We have been blessed with current gifts and some significant estate gifts. With future gift support from individual donors that will be matched by a foundation challenge grant, we think we can begin the renovation one year earlier than planned. Please, please, please consider making a gift to the Campaign for the Heart of Central.

Many of our fall sports programs are having fantastic seasons. Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s Soccer are experiencing some of their best seasons in school history. We are excited about the start of basketball season. Our women won a decisive opener against 2

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Stephens College, and our men are in Oklahoma for their opener as I write this letter. Coach Calloway’s first football season has not gone as we had hoped in terms of wins and losses; however, we see great opportunities to build a winning program under his leadership.

This has been a great year in our continuing effort to strengthen our connection to the United Methodist Movement. Our Chorale was invited to sing at the General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Portland. Our amazing Chapel Band performed at Annual Conference and at WOW! This year we had 72 students who received Dollars for Scholars funding through the United Methodist Church. We also saw a 33% increase in the number of students identifying as United Methodist. We are averaging over 150 students in our voluntary Tuesday morning Chapel service; the service is student-led and features a host of guest speakers comprised of Trustees, alumni, faculty, and students.

Fiscal 2016 was another great year financially. With so much success in the classrooms and in our co-curricular areas, sometimes we forget to celebrate our economic success. Much of our financial success is due to some amazing estate gifts, representing the good work done before my arrival. Please consider remembering your University in your estate planning. Josh Jacobs and his staff would love to hear from you, should you need assistance in that process.

With this being my fourth Homecoming at CMU, there are an increasing number of attendees that graduated during my years of service. It is most thrilling to hear their stories and learn of their successes. I thoroughly enjoy listening to stories of their time here on campus. To learn of their current achievements and to see how they are positioning themselves to make a difference in the world makes me even more aware of how relevant our mission continues to be.

Your University continues to change lives; Central Methodist is poised for even greater success. I am most appreciative of the opportunity to have a front row seat to watch this institution achieve the next level of greatness. I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to work with young people at such an exciting time in their lives.

Sincerely,

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TALON - Table of Contents Homecoming........................................5 Class Photos........................................10 Faculty/Staff........................................11 School Opening Honors.....................12 BioBlitz2.............................................13 New Faculty........................................14 One Adventure to the Next..............16 Lecture Series....................................18 Criminal Justice Competition.............21 Faith and Service................................22 Gifts to Ashby-Hodge.........................24 CGES...................................................26 Fine Arts.............................................30 Education That Speaks for Itself........34 Central Serves....................................36 Mabee Foundation..............................40 Alumni News......................................42 Impact Report....................................48 Honor Roll...........................................52 Doc R Honored...................................69 Athletics.............................................70 Alumni Stories....................................78 Career Development Center.............85 House Concert Band Tour Support...86 Advancement Awards........................87

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Campus news Talon Staff Dr. Roger D. Drake, President Dr. Rita Gulstad, Provost Dr. Joshua Jacobs, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations

Cathy Thogmorton, Editor 660-248-6391 cthogmor@centralmethodist.edu Kent Propst, Executive Director for Marketing Communications 660-248-6238 kpropst@centralmethodist.edu Jenny Martin Anspach Assistant Director for Marketing Communications 660-248-6629 jmartin@centralmethodist.edu Jessica Travlos Media and Content Coordinator 660-248-6865 jtravlos@centralmethodist.edu Maggie Gebhardt Media Content Specialist 660-248-6684 mgebhardt@centralmethodist.edu David Hutchison Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Programs 660-248-6260 drhutchi@centralmethodist.edu Deanna Cooper Director of Development and Alumni Activities dcooper@centralmethodist.edu Jackie Jackson Director of Annual Giving and Operations 660-248-6239 jsjackson@centralmethodist.edu

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bers sophomore Hannah Pratt from Silex (foreground) and sophomore Peyton Bowman from from Centralia, both biology majors, cheer at a recent football game. Photo by Kent

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Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.

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– Mission Statement

President Drake pauses during the CMU 1854 Society reception at his house to make sure Lucy Jacobs, Vice President Josh Jacobs’ daughter, is having a fun Homecoming Day.

Editor’s Note: After Talon ran the feature on the Selecman award winners last spring, Janet Carroll Swearingen sent me her memory of receiving the honor in 1969. People were just coming into the the mindset of gender equality and didn’t quite know what to do. She remembers it well.

“I wanted to share a memory of when I received the Selecman award.

It was my understanding that I was the first female to receive it, and there was some discussion at the time if a woman should get it.

“One problem was that the specs on it included the awarding of a gold watch engraved on the back. Women's watches at that point were very tiny and any engraving on one would have been unreadable. In the end I got a classic woman's watch (silver) and a small brass plate with my name, Selecman award, and the year. The plate was about 2"x 2."

“I was always sorry they didn't go ahead and get me a bigger watch that could have been engraved, but they didn't ask me.”

Janet Carroll Swearingen ’69

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Autumn took a break this year in Mid-Missouri, as warm weather and sunny skies welcomed a crowd of thousands of alumni and friends for the 2016 CMU Homecoming weekend, Oct. 28–30. For three full days, a wide variety of events all over the historic campus and the city of Fayette awaited guests from near and far, ranging from class year and Greek life reunions to the usual suspects of parades, football, and tailgating. With another in a long line of successful Homecomings now in the books, it’s time to recap the weekend that was!

On Friday night, alumni and friends gathered once again for the ever popular All Alumni Social at the Historic Howard County Jail, which was recently gifted by owner Gary Kaplan to the Fayette Main Street Association, a local non-profit that now operates it as an event center and bed and breakfast. Live music by CMU Music Professor Ryan McLouth filled the courtyard as an unseasonably pleasant evening allowed alumni to mingle both in and out of the building. Inside, alumni from seven different decades enjoyed a spread of heavy hors d'oeuvres, pumpkins decorated by current CMU students, and an entire room of Central memorabilia provided by Bobby Rackley and Amy Royston ’13, from the Alumni office.

Meanwhile in Brannock Hall, the first floor overflowed with those who came to celebrate Braxton Rethwisch ’64 on the unveiling of his recently established Hall of Sponsors Scholarship, which was dedicated in his honor by the gentlemen of Alpha Phi Gamma (Mokers), his fraternity brotherhood, at their 70th Reunion last October. Also present were the Board of Trustees, many Moker alumni, and the first recipient of the scholarship, Grant Sandifer, a sophomore athletic training major from Ashland, Mo. The entire crowd was treated to a reception on the south porch of Brannock to toast to one of Central’s living legends.

The Fayette City Park hosted the first of what promises to be a popular new event, the Alumni Softball Challenge, held at the Mark Lembke ’02 Memorial Ball Field.

Two teams patched together from recent decades duked it out in good fun for several innings before umpire Alan Marshall ’92 called it with a score of 20-19. Other athletic events during the weekend included an Alumni Women’s basketball game in Puckett Field House (Saturday morning), and Soccer matches for the current CMU squads Saturday evening on Davis Field.

Homecoming falling so close to Halloween this year called for much publicity surrounding Central’s haunted past (even a few visits from ghost hunter groups this past year). A brave group of souls dared to test their mettle with the second Annual Haunted Tour of Campus, led by Darrell Bailey ’13. No word yet on any official sightings during the weekend.

Friday night finished up with a trio of gatherings for

specific groups. Two class reunions were held, one for the Spirit of ’76 at Emmet’s Kitchen & Tap, and the other for the Class of 1961, held at the former President’s Home – Coleman Hall – and hosted by owners Earl ’61 and Sunny Bates.

The fourth Annual Green & GOLD Party was a big hit, with the largest ever crowd, pegged somewhere north of 140 – continuing its growing trend since a shivering group of eight met at D.C. Rogers Lake in 2013. This year’s event, which was held for the first time on the streets of the Fayette Square, again featured Lilly’s Cantina Taco Truck, and other refreshments provided

by Main Street Bar & Grill, as well as a D.J. and bonfire. In previous years, this event was branded exclusively for those who had graduated within the last decade; however, as persistent other “young” alumni crashed each party, the event has expanded to all young – and young at heart – alumni.

Saturday morning found a hearty crew of alumni and community members on Main Street, bright and early for the inaugural Homecoming 5K Fun Run/Walk, with $500 raised to support the Fayette Food Bank. The 5K figures to be a prominent new fixture for the weekend going forward, as CMU makes the connection between its mission and its activities. Following the 5K, the day began for the majority of attendees, with the Alumni Association’s second annual Pancake Breakfast on the Square, a well-attended affair that provided a gathering point before the big parade, which boasted more than 40 entries. Thousands of spectators lined Church Street and the Historic Square to catch a glimpse of the CMU Marching band – the Sound of Central, and their Alumni counterpart, The Floating Alumni Band and Alumni Eaglettes. Also present were a bevy of creative (and spooky!) floats by fraternities and sororities, student organizations, and area businesses, as well as local high school bands and CMU notables, including President Roger Drake and wife Judy, and 2016 Parade Grand Marshals Fred ’58 and Barbara (Miller) ’56 Alexander.

The Rev. David ’51 Butler, along with his wife, The Rev. Carol Butler, hosted a reunion tea in Givens Hall for the class of 1951, which was well attended, including former Board of Trustee Chair Glenn ’51 and Veronica Cox. Under the gaze of T. Berry Smith Hall, many enjoyed the entertainment by the CMU Marching Band and Spirit Squad as they feasted at the annual Reunion Tailgate on the Inman Plaza in front of the Student and Community Center. Reunion class photos were taken on the steps in front of T Berry on what turned out to be a picture-perfect day for fall in the Midwest.

A full crowd gathered at Davis Field for the day’s main event, the 1p.m. game on the gridiron vs. #2 Baker University. The gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha, active and

alumni both, sang the national anthem, and the game was under way; and while the Eagles fought with tenacity, the nationally ranked and potential national champion Knights overpowered the boys in green.

Coronation activities celebrated the new homecoming court; and with it being the final home game of the season, senior football players, as well as those in the band and spirit groups, were recognized.

This year also marked the second annual reception at the President’s home for members of the 1854 Society, a leadership level which recognizes donors who give $1,000 or more annually to the Central Annual Scholarship Fund, and the Founders Circle, which recognizes those who have formally prepared for CMU in their planned giving. The invitation-only event is an expression of thanks from President Drake for their commitment, lasting well into the evening with music and food on the shaded, sloping lawn in front of the President’s home.

Several Fraternities and Sororities hosted reunion gatherings during the weekend, one of which honored the 85th Anniversary of Chi Delta. Organized by the actives under the leadership of senior computer sciences major Parker Johnson, the celebration was headlined with a banquet Saturday night in the Jacobs Conference Center. Chi Delts have the honor of being the oldest fraternity on Central’s campus, founded by E.P. Puckett in 1931.

The ladies of Delta Pi Omega gathered from around the country for an all-day celebration of their 70th reunion at the Historic Howard County Jail, with more than 70 of their alumni attending. The ladies of Sigma Pi Alpha, the youngest of the local sororities, also held a BBQ across from Davis Field on Saturday afternoon to commemorate their 25th anniversary.

Homecoming wrapped up on Sunday morning with worship at Linn Memorial UMC, featuring the A Cappella Choir, who welcomed a large number of alumni into their ranks for what is one of the Conservatory’s most beloved musical traditions, the singing of F. Melius Christiansen’s “Beautiful Savior.” After service, a new Sunday brunch in the Bergsten Dining Hall capped off the weekend, with scores of alumni and friends joining the students for a delightful spread and a few last tall tales of professors (and hijinks) past.

It was, indeed, a beautiful weekend for Central and another of the many examples of what sets CMU apart. In a time when many other small colleges and universities are looking to reduce or do away with homecomings, CMU’s continues to grow not only in number, but in importance to students, staff and faculty, and our thousands of alumni and friends who look forward every year to the chance to come home to Central. The Office of Advancement and Alumni team gives a great word of thanks to everyone who came back and to the many staff and volunteers who helped make Homecoming a success. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s Homecoming, set for October 13-15, 2017.

photo left, Homecoming Queen Danielle Franklin and King Adam Weiland, both seniors, were crowned at halftime. photo below, Homecoming Prince and Princess were freshman Quiz Falls and sophomore Kelsey Stuenkel.

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Class Photos Class of 1951 Dorothy Stover Schnell, David W. Butler, Marion Cooley, Bill Cooley

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Class of 1961 George Rasche, Mary Jane Crigler, Earl Bates Class of 1966 R1: Eunice Boyington Straub, Nancy Fisher, Carolyn Summers Perry, Kathy Vieth, Patty Fulton Rogers, Chris Godfrey Keefer; R2: Frank Wallis, Larry Yocom, Jerry Benner, Ruth Dorman Benner, Bruce Addison; R3: Chris Straub, Steve McClure, Dave Bandy, Terry Smith, Bob Harlan

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Class of 1976 R1: Susan Cowan Young, Sara Chaney, Ruth Henderson Sears, Sherry Roberts; R2: Donna Spaulding, Laurie Grandcolas Kirk, Nanette Padgett Young, Kathy Porter; R3: Christine Devlin Winter, Mark Freese, Teresa Beasley Drissell, John Cheffey, John Smart; R4: Mickey Cochran, Susan Friemonth Freese, Dave Drissell, JoAnne Allersmeyer Williams, Kathie Stegmann FitzGerald; R5: Rob Hill, Dave Randall, Bill Hagedorn, Mark Harbison, Rowe Sniden

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Class 2011 Lance Cramer, Donna Beasley Cramer, daughter

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Class of 1971 Cathy Thogmorton, Marilynn Ferro, Buster De la Roche, Patsy Duren Speight, Ruth Schaefer McCormack, Nancy Riddell Chop

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Faculty and staff accomplishments Skip Vandelicht, associate professor of music and director of bands, presented a clinic for the Missouri Bandmasters Association summer convention in June at Tan-Tar-A. The title of the clinic was “Going Solo: A Discussion of MSHSAA Solo Repertoire.” He presented a list of solos for each instrument from all difficulty levels with comments about that solo solicited from well-respected players on that instrument.

Dr. Dori Waggoner, dean of the Swinney Conservatory, and Vandelicht also hosted, on behalf of CMU, a luncheon for first, second, and third year band directors at the same convention. It provided an opportunity for those folks to get together and talk about some of their common problems and successes as young band directors.

Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan, associate professor of voice and opera, directed “A Grand Night For Singing” in June, a compilation of tunes from Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals plus some Gershwin, for the CMU Summer Light Opera. She will be directing Central’s HMS Pinafore in February. She also presented a vocal master class at State Fair Community College in November. Susan also reports that CMU student, Daniel Terry, vocal performance major, had a wonderful summer at the College Light Opera in Falmouth, Mass. on Cape Cod as one of their star tenors.

He sang multiple lead roles in operetta and musicals.

Lauren Strand, assistant professor of nursing, will complete her Master of Science in Nursing- Nurse Educator in December at Central. She received her BSN from CMU in 2012 and now serves on the nursing faculty.

Sandra Pieta, assistant professor of accounting, presented “Passing the Torch: The Need for Mentoring as a High Impact Practice” at the National Learning Communities (LC) Conference in November. The presentation looked at the value of one-on-one mentoring through the experiences of a veteran instructor who has incorporated mentoring to attract a new cadre of faculty to teaching LCs at his institution. The presentation concluded by exploring with the audience the value and logistics of a more systematic mentoring network.

Class of 1996 Tricia Grasher (left) and Elizabeth Stretz (right) with Joe Stevenson who, apparently, forgot he belonged in the class of 2001.

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In July, Dr. Laura Wiebe, assistant professor of music, completed the second of three phases of training for the internationally recognized Dalcroze Certificate at the Dalcroze School of the Rockies in Denver, Colo. The Dalcroze approach teaches musical concepts through movement and improvisation. She also reviewed “Light of Gold,” a recording by the San Francisco-based professional choir Cappella SF for publication in an upcoming issue of The Choral Journal (the official journal of the American Choral Directors Association).

Dr. John Carter, professor of political science and director of pre-law, has published a new book, The Development of the American Surveillance State, 1900-1960. It joins five other books he has written in the last six years, all published by The Edwin Mellen Press. He also mentions that former student Geofrey Bilabaye was named in the general honor roll and for special merit in civil procedure at Western Michigan Law School this spring.

Over the past year Dr. Kristin Cherry, associate professor of communications, created a statewide mentorship program on behalf of the Missouri Broadcaster Educator Association and coordinating with the Missouri Broadcasters Association. It was piloted this semester. She is the statewide coordinator and developed the manual that was followed.

Dr. Joe Geist, supervisor of the collection at The AshbyHodge Gallery of American Art, has written a new book: More Looking at Stages Part Three - A Review of New York Theatre (Among Many Other Places) from 2008 to 2016. It will be published in November, in time for Christmas gifting.

Dr. John Perkins, professor of music, played lead trumpet for the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre this summer. There were 23 total performances that included the productions of Oliver! and 1776. He adds that CMU senior flute student Kaitlyn Gebhardt played in Oliver! with the pit orchestra. Perkins also has a CD review article that will be published in the International Trumpet Guild Journal in January. It is titled “Alliance Brass – On Tour, volume 1.”

Class of 1986 R1: Deanna Dickmeyer, Patty Sheehan, Lisa Berry, Jay Shelton; R2: Kathy Davis Dempsey, Jill Royce Tatus, Keith Frazier, Jean Jewett Magyar

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Honors given to faculty, staff, and students at school’s beginning Each fall an Opening Convocation welcomes students back to school and honors students and faculty who have been outstanding from last year.

This year, five students and one professor were honored.

Kelsey Nicole Stuenkel, a sophomore preathletic training major, from Corder, Mo., was awarded the Demaree Prize, presented to the freshman student with the highest scholastic average.

Sarah Sue O’Neil was honored with the E.E. Kelsey N. Stuenkel Hope Taylor Rich Award, given to the female student judged most Saundra M. Perkins outstanding in scholarship and leadership. O’Neil is a sophomore pre-nursing major from Leavenworth, Kan. The Kim Everett Outstanding Freshman Male Award went to Jade Alan Taggart. This award is presented to a male student who demonstrates a genuine concern for CMU, diverse involvement on the campus, leadership, active concern for fellow students, and academic scholarship. It was established in honor of a young man who served as president of Jade A. Taggart Sarah S. O’Neil Barbara Thurmon his freshman class at Central but who died in a tragic accident at the beginning of his sophomore year. Taggart is a sophomore, pre-athletic training major from Ashland, Mo. Saundra Marie Perkins was awarded the Tau Kappa Epsilon Outstanding Freshman Female Award, presented to a female student in good academic standing who exemplifies dedication, involvement, and commitment to the mission and goals of CMU. Perkins is a sophomore pre-elementary education Dr. Dana Morris Dr. Annette Van major from New Franklin, Mo. Skyler Hime (no photo) was presented the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Outstanding Freshman Leadership Award, presented to an outstanding student who demonstrates campus leadership. Recipients are nominated by Every year the United Methodist General Board of the faculty and selected by the members of ODK. Hime is a Higher Education and Ministry names a CMU teacher as sophomore biology major from Raymore, Mo. the Exemplary Teacher of the University. This year Hope In addition to the student honors, a special honor Taylor, nursing skills lab coordinator, was given the award. is presented to a faculty member—the Carolyn and Tad Earlier in the year, at the gathering of faculty and staff, Perry Fellow Award, which was established in 2012 by the numerous faculty and staff members were acknowledged current chair of the CMU Board of Trustees, Dr. Tad Perry, for significant number of years they have served Central. and wife Carolyn. It honors a faculty member who has Also awarded were several outstanding faculty and staff gone the extra mile for Central students and has shown a members, as chosen by members of Omicron Delta Kappa commitment to student experiences, growth, and achieveHonor Society. ment.

Two Harold Momberg Gold Chalk awards were given This award went to Associate Professor of Education this year, one to Dr. Annette Van, associate professor of Barbara Thurmon. Thurmon earned her Bachelor of English, and one to Dr. Dana Morris, associate professor of Science at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and her biology. The ODK Outstanding Staff Award went to John master’s degree at Central Methodist University. She has Coleman (no photo), who serves as night librarian and is taught at Central since 2008. currently pursuing a second degree, this one in nursing.

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Morris leads second BioBlitz

Keith Abernathy, assistant professor of criminal justice at Central, recently received a certificate of recognition from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for his commitment and dedication to the profession of law enforcement.

He was noted for dedicating his career to serving the public and training law enforcement officers, giving them all the best training possible.

Abernathy is the former director of the Law Enforcement Training Center at Moberly Area Communiy College and has served as adjunct instructor of Criminal Justice Administration for Columbia College.

He has a master’s from Columbia College in criminal justice. He is also a graduate of the National Crime Prevention Institute of the University of Louisville and is a Terrorism Awareness and Counter-Terrorism Instructor for the Department of Homeland Security Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Abernathy also holds a Generalist Instructor rating with the Missouri Department of Public Safety Police Officer Standards and Training Division.

He was integral in bringing Dr. Michael Finegan, a world renown anthropologist and criminal archeologist to Central last year to lead CMU criminal justice students on multiple pre-established grave sites to teach a hands-on practicum of properly processing crime scenes.

Watch for the Spring Talon to see what new course he is establishing for Central’s Criminal Justice majors.

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Dr. Dana Morris, associate professor of biology at Central, once again coordinated the annual BioBlitz event this fall. For the second year, the event covered a 24-hour time of sampling the biodiversity at the Besgrove-Hodge Nature Sanctuary just north of Fayette.

The event engages students and community members alike. Experts from the CMU Biology Department, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department, and the U.S. Geological Survey led more than 140 participants through the damp evening and morning on a variety of nature walks to identify as many mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, plants, fungi, and invertebrates as possible.

This year about 250 species were recorded, including an endangered Gray Bat and a plant species not previously recorded in Howard County.

Above: a juvenile northern water snake Left: a summer tanager

In addition to her work in the field, Morris has recently published three book reviews for the Wildon Journal of Ornithology.

The books reviewed include Avian Cognition – Exploring the Intelligence, Behavior, and Individuality of Birds by Debra Hermann (Wilson Journal of Ornithology 128: 470-471); Snowbird: Integrative Biology and Evolutionary Diversity in the Junco By Ellen D. Ketterson and Jonathan W. Atwell, editors (Wilson Journal of Ornithology 129: 683-685) and Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence by Nathan Emery (Wilson Journal of Ornithology, in press).

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Eleven new teachers join full-time faculty that share their books and resources with other member libraries.

Jessica Epple-Farmer joins the Division of Math, Science, and Computer Science, where she will become professor of anatomy and physiology.

She is from Jefferson City where she spent her childhood. Epple-Farmer has a B.S. in animal science with a minor in chemistry from Lincoln University. She earned her M.S. and her Ph.D. in physiology of reproduction at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Her experience includes serving as an adjunct profesNew faculty sor at Lincoln University, Blinn College (Texas), Columbia Jennifer Parsons, assistant professor of library sciCollege, and State Fair Community College at Lake Ozark. ence. She will be in charge of digital resources.

Parsons grew up in the St. Louis area and currently She was also a visiting scientist volunteer at the University resides in Columbia. She received her B.A. in psychology of Missouri, Columbia in microscopy and animal surgeries.

Travis Smith is the newest member of the Department from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. After that of Religion and Philosophy. He comes to Central Methodist she took her M.A. in library science from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Most recently Parsons worked as from Oklahoma and will be assistant professor of philosophy and religion. systems librarian for MOBIUS, a consortium of libraries Smith graduated cum laude from Oklahoma City University with a B.A. and majors in history and philosophy.

He earned his M.A. at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (Ill.) in philosophy, and his Ph.D. in philosophy, also from SIU. He also completed two Chinese language programs, one from Middlebury College (Vt.) and one from National Taiwan University in Taipei, and is New full-time faculty members: Row 1 (l-r): Jessica Epple-Farmer (biology), Pam Shackleford (business/accountfluent in muling); Row 2: Lauren Strand (nursing), Rachel Huston (nursing), Jenna Boyd (nursing); Row 3: Lorena Zerwig (nurstiple languaging), Stacy Schulte (nursing); Row 4: Travis Smith (religion/philosophy), Grant Swicegood (math) es. (not in photo: Jennifer Parsons, library, and Stacy Skeens, nursing) Central Methodist University welcomed 11 new, fulltime faculty members who were introduced in a presemester meeting.

New faculty include members of the Business Department; Science, Math and Computer Science Division; Religion Department; Library Science Department; and Nursing Department. With the state-approved expansion of CMU’s nursing program, six new nursing faculty make up the majority of new positions.

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Campus news Smith’s specialty is Asian philosophy and religion, and he has taught at SIU–Carbondale and at Oklahoma City University.

Grant Swicegood has crossed the country on his trip to his new position at CMU as assistant professor of mathematics.

Originally from the state of Louisiana, Swicegood earned B.A.s in mathematics education and in English education from the University of Montana in Missoula, as well as his Ph.D. in mathematics education.

He has been a postdoctoral lecturer, mathematics instructor, and course coordinator for calculus courses at the University of Montana. He also worked with Native American freshmen in intensive three-week programs to prepare them for college-level mathematics. His doctoral dissertation was “An Investigation of the Impact of iPad Usage on Elementary Mathematical Skills and Attitudes.”

Pam Shackleford has been an adjunct professor for several years at Central. This fall she comes onboard as a full-time faculty member as associate professor in accounting and business.

Shackleford will continue her strong teaching record, begun in 2002 when she was an adjunct professor at East Central College. She went on to teach as an adjunct at the universities of Lindenwood, William Woods, and Missouri Baptist; and the colleges of Westminster, and Stephens.

At Stephens College, Shackleford served as assistant professor, chair of the Business and Marketing Department, Interim Dean of the School of Organizational Leadership and Strategic Communication, and associate professor.

Shackleford earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Columbia College and a Master in Business Administration at Maryville University.

Lorena Zerwig comes to Central from St. Louis to be an assistant professor of nursing.

Originally from Ste. Genevieve, Mo., Zerwig got her B.S.N. from St. Louis University and her Doctorate of Nursing in adult and geriatric acute care from Brandman University, Irvine, Calif.

Most recently she has been a registered nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis in the surgical/burn/trauma intensive care unit. She has also been a clinical educator at Smiths Medical in Carlsbad, Calif.; a research assistant at the St. Louis Zoo; and a charge nurse at St. Louis University Hospital.

Lauren Strand has local ties, in that she earned her B.S.N. and her M.S.N. in Nursing Education both from Central Methodist University. She joins the faculty as an assistant professor in nursing.

She grew up in St. Charles, Mo., and now lives in Ashland. She has worked for Missouri University Hospital and Clinic in Columbia on the progressive care unit, and in the postanesthesia care unit at Boone Hospital Center.

She has also been the clinical instructor for CMU in medical surgical I clinical rotation in cardiology.

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Rachel Huston comes on board with Central as assistant professor of nursing.

Huston, originally from Trenton, Mo., changed her educational direction after earning a B.A. in political science from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She then proceeded to gain her associate’s degree in nursing at North Central Missouri College in Trenton.

She earned her M.S.N. from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Ky., graduating with honors and a specialty in midwifery. She has worked at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Mo. as a nurse supervisor in the intensive care unit and in medical/surgical, among other departments.

Huston has also been a clinical instructor at National American University in Kansas City, Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Research Medical Center in Kansas City, and Northwest Medical Center in Albany, Mo. Jenna Boyd is a new assistant professor of nursing who hails from Ste. Genevieve.

Boyd took her preliminary coursework at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau and followed that up with a B.S.N., cum laude from the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College. She is currently finishing work on her Master’s as a family nurse practitioner at Maryville University.

Boyd has experience at the intensive care unit of St. Luke’s Hospital and as medical-surgical charge nurse at Parkland Center. She has also served as preceptor for newly hired nurses, as well as done volunteer work.

Stacy Skeens also comes to the nursing faculty as assistant professor of nursing.

Skeens earned her associate’s degree in nursing from St. Louis Community College, Meramec, in Kirkwood, Mo., followed by her B.S.N. from University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing in Columbia. She is currently earning her M.S.N. in Clinical Nurse Leadership from Central Methodist University, hoping to graduate in 2017.

She has been a registered nurse for oncology, observation/short stay, and palliative teams at the University of Missouri Healthcare in Columbia, and was also a unit educator there.

Stacy Schulte, who grew up in New Franklin, is also a new assistant professor of nursing at Central.

Schulte began her schooling with a C.N.A. in health occupations from the Boonslick Technical Education Center in Boonville. From there she transferred to Central Methodist University where she earned her B.S.N. and her M.S.N.–nurse educator.

Prior to her nursing degrees, Schulte worked as a pharmacy technician and patient care technician. After gaining her degrees, she has worked as staff nurse for Boone Hospital Center, Truman Veterans Administration Hospital in the field of chemotherapy, and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in head and neck oncology.

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From one adventure to the next

by Maggie Gebhardt, Media Content Specialist

After spending approximately 15 weeks in Europe over the summer, Central Methodist University senior Jennifer Long returned to Fayette’s campus a new person – more mature, cultured, and with a better understanding of her hopes and dreams.

A Cactus Shadows High School graduate from Cave Creek, Ariz., Long has been at CMU as a biology student her entire college career. Her academic experience reached new heights when she excitedly accepted the opportunity to travel abroad for an internship provided through DAAD Rise – a German academic exchange program.

According to Long, the program funds for U.S. students to travel to Germany, and for German students to travel to the U.S. as a way of promoting scientific exchange.

Long left for her adventure on May 15 and didn’t return until Aug. 25. Her first two weeks were spent in Berlin, where she absorbed a language course through which she learned basic German. During this time, she stayed in homes that also were funded by the program.

The internship allowed for quite a bit of flexibility, so after a few weeks in Berlin, Long’s parents, Mark and Pam Long, decided to make a family vacation out of their daughter’s once-in-a-lifetime experience. They made the trip out, and Long was able to spend some of her time traveling with them. “It was so awesome that they were able to come visit,” she says.

Exploring southern Germany and taking a solo trip to London were just a few of the adventures that kept Long busy before starting her internship in Warnemünde, Germany – right along the Baltic Sea. Long spent 11 weeks at a research facility working with nine seals, two sea lions and one fur seal. On the edge of the Baltic, she resided in a stationary boat that had living accommodations, offices, a lab and more. “I was never actually out on the water, but I was right on the edge,” she says. “The seals in our enclosure lived in the Baltic Sea.” Long’s supervisor was conducting a project that dealt with the timing abilities of seals. Through auditory stimuli, the seals would listen to specific sounds and later be able to distinguish between them.

“They were able to tell the difference between short and long sounds, and then they were trained to give a response,” Long says. “It’s a way to quantify how they can perceive time.”

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animals, with whom she developed a close relationship. “It was just such an amazing experience; I got to spend 11 weeks basically training and cuddling seals,” she says.

Without the preparation she received as a CMU student, Long believes she never would have been able to take part in such an adventure – one that will greatly benefit the future of the soon-to-be graduate, who dreams of becoming a veterinarian for exotic animals.

One of the major reasons Long feels she was offered the internship was because the previous semester she had taken a comparative animal behavior course, during which she completed hands-on research.

“I’ve taken so many classes that have built into my resume and prepared me,” she says. “Once I was there, I had the scientific competencies I needed to be able successfully to do the internship.”

In addition to the benefits she received through coursework, Long was ready for her Europe experience because of the one-on-one attention and guidance she received at CMU. She said she especially owed thanks to both Dr. Dana Morris, assistant professor of biology, and Nicolette Yevich, director of the Career Development Center.

“Dr. Morris really helped a lot, and I think that’s a big reason I got my foot in the door,” Long says.

“Because we’re so close with faculty here, I know I was given fantastic recommendation letters. These professors can speak to my work ethic and who I am as a person, and that’s the kind of relationship that really helped with my application and my ability to get in.”

One-on-one time with students is critical in understanding individual interests, so faculty can provide guidance to the possibilities that are out there, according to Morris. “I think one of the most rewarding things about teaching is the opportunity to get to know advisees and help them find their passion, then follow it,” she says.

Yevich was instrumental in helping Long learn about the internship and in guiding her through the process of making it a reality. “She must have looked at my resume a thousand times and helped me with so many cover letters,” Long says of Yevich.

The two had met two years prior, when Yevich first learned about the internship opportunity. “Knowing her excellent GPA and her drive for academic excellence, I believed this opportunity was within her range, and she would be a competitive candidate,” Yevich says.

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been her golden ticket, as it’s very difficult to obtain professional experience with exotic animals.

“When you’re an undergraduate, you call the zoo and they laugh at you,” she says. “This was a great way to learn more about the care exotic animals need and get that handson experience.”

Thankful for her time as a CMU student, for an eye-opening internship opportunity, and for the clarity she received, Long says she believes this is what she was meant to do – who she was meant to be, and she can’t wait for the adventure that comes next.

“I will never stop raving about the CMU community and the closeness with my professors — it’s support I never would have received at a bigger school,” Long says. “I have finally seen myself outside of a school setting and in the professional world, and now I’m asking myself, ‘What can I do with all these skills? What can I do next?’ ”

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Gaddis Lecture: Seth Bauman speaks on “change in your community”

by Maggie Gebhardt, media content specialist

A lot has changed for Seth Bauman since he walked across Central Methodist University’s graduation stage in 2009. The alumnus has gone on to bigger and better things, and though his experiences have led him far, he returned to his alma mater excited to embrace his past while sharing stories of his present.

Bauman was selected to present CMU’s 33rd annual Merrill E. Gaddis Lecture, which was held in the Inman Student and Community Center on Thursday, Oct. 13. “Reinvigorating ‘Justice’: How to Create Change in Your Community” was delivered to a large crowd, and it was clear he felt right at home during his visit.

“I’m proud to be a CMU graduate because the University, as a whole, is committed to growth with and for its students,” he says. “No matter how much time passes by, I can pick up the phone and call a former professor, and they not only remember me, but are genuinely interested and excited for my well-being— it’s just like a big family.”

Bauman resides in Jefferson City with his wife, Lauren, and children, Jaden and Lena. He currently serves as the director of community engagement for Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander’s U.S. Senate Campaign. In his career, he sees the struggles communities face every day, particularly in regards to young people. This fuels his passion for public service.

During the lecture, Bauman primarily focused on youth and the juvenile justice system – more specifically, the “school-to-prison pipeline.” This term represents the increase of students processed through juvenile and adult criminal justice systems in accordance with changes implemented by schools. Often due to implicit bias, minorities are found to be a higher statistic in this area, according to Bauman. Once identified with the criminal justice system, those students too often don’t break free of it.

Bauman believes there are other options for handling many of the problems schools often face with students.

Rather than turning to the juvenile justice system as an answer for discipline, it has been suggested schools attempt to handle lesser incidents within their very walls – instead of unnecessarily branding students with ties to the system.

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place. He’s found it’s important to educate key stakeholders – oftentimes those in schools who have control over the changes being implemented. “You want to invite the folks that can work from the top down,” he says.

After seeking out the right contacts, it’s crucial to be strategic. “You want to know how to tap into an individual’s motivation,” Bauman says.

Persistency is key, as well. Following up with contacts creates reassurance and trust. “The first time a school official sees you, they might not know you, they might not trust you, and it’s easy to say no,” Bauman says. “The second time you come through, you’re a familiar face, and the third, fourth, fifth time – before you know it – people might give you a shot.”

Once the necessary contacts are at the table, collaboration comes next. During this time, action with a purpose occurs. “You get to have amazing dialogue, learn more about each individual system, and the ins and outs,” Bauman says.

The many issues in society – especially regarding race -- are no secret, and with the world growing more complex, it takes complex solutions to address the problems, according to Bauman.

Researching the problem, establishing contacts, remaining persistent and showing genuine concern for the individual – it’s all necessary in order to create change.

“Now, more than ever, it’s important that we come together as a society,” Bauman says. “I encourage you to be passionate. I challenge you to be bold and courageous – especially about racial justice. I encourage you to step up.

“I encourage you to have those conversations and ask why. I encourage you to challenge the norms,” he says.

“Let your commitment to improving the lives of those around you drive your attitude for the work you do. Stand up for those who cannot.”

The Gaddis lecture is sponsored by CMU’s Kappa Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, international honor society for social sciences. The chapter was established in 1935 by Dr. Gaddis (1891-1958), who was professor of history, and later chair of the history and political science department for nearly 30 years.

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Sunoo Lecturer delivers powerful message: peace with North Korea

by Maggie Gebhardt, media content specialist

His message was clear and to the point as an attentive audience took in his every word -- words of a man whose first-hand experiences told the story of a nation he believes is misunderstood, and therefore very dangerous.

Historian, professor, lecturer and author Bruce Cumings presented “The Last Pariah State: Bringing North Korea in from the Cold” during CMU’s second annual Sunoo World Peace Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 3.

The series honors the late Dr. Harold Sunoo – former chair of the department of history, professor of political science and distinguished professor of then-Central Methodist College. Sunoo and his sons established it to enhance the spirit of academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility in the pursuit of peace throughout the world.

Through the series, Sunoo’s legacy lives on, and it was revived during Cuming’s lecture as he spoke about how for over 40 years he not only knew Sunoo, but was inspired by him. “Dr. Harold Sunoo was very kind and helpful to me when I was starting out as a scholar,” Cumings says. “Giving this lecture is a privilege for me.”

After college, Cumings served in the Peace Corps in Korea from 196768. Sunoo’s son, Cooke (Central Class of ’67), was in the same Korea III Peace Corps group. Cumings later met the senior Sunoo as a graduate student at Columbia University, where he earned his Ph.D. “I began teaching at the University of Washington, and Harold (Sunoo) had taught there in the late 1940s,” he says. “I was interested in the political repression that he and other Koreans in Seattle suffered.”

According to the lecturer, Sunoo was fired from the University of Washington, he thinks, after the Korean War began. Sunoo and other Koreans were politically opposed to the U.S.-backed Korean government in power at the time, and apparently were reported to authorities by other faculty. Many Koreans around the country were rounded up and deported, as well.

“Harold Sunoo was called up in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee and grilled by Congressmen,” Cumings says. “I don’t know whether he suffered more repression after that, but I know he had a lot of trouble getting a decent position in American academia.”

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it clear he believes the last 70 years have largely been a strategic failure. North Korea is the last pariah state and, according to Cumings, definitely the most dangerous if it continues to be “left out in the cold.”

The historian suggests a completely different approach in order to make any progress with the small but powerful and nuclear-armed country, which he described as having one of the strongest militaries in the world. He says the U.S. must stop treating North Korea as if they have no power or influence, and proceed from a more realistic stance.

In order to create a positive change that benefits both countries, Cumings said the correct way to handle supreme leader Kim Jong-un and North Korea is by starting a dialogue about opening negotiations to cap their bomb and missile program, before they develop an arsenal that can directly threaten the U.S. Curbing the nuclear program in return for normalization of relations is key, “but you can’t expect them to give up every H-bomb – they need a deterrent,” Cumings says. “An embassy and trade relations will finally give the U.S. some influence over this country.”

With a new president in the White House, many “inside-the-Beltway pundits” suggest that using force against North Korea to take out its nuclear weapons and missiles is the right approach, according to Cumings.

“If I have one thing to say tonight that sticks in your memory, it’s that pressure on North Korea just doesn’t work,” he says. “I worry that a big crisis is approaching. I hope everyone will understand there are 25 million North Koreans who would like decent relations with the U.S. but have never had them in 71 years.”

Since 1987, Cumings has taught at the University of Chicago, where his field specialties are modern Korean history, international history and East Asian political economy. His first book, The Origins of the Korean War, won the John King Fairbank Book Award of the American Historical Association, and the second volume won the Quincy Wright Book Award of the International Studies Association.

Cumings was the principal historical consultant for the six-hour PBS documentary, Korea: The Unknown War, has written many top-selling books, and has been the recipient of several awards and fellowships.

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Michael Hingson talks about being blind on 9/11 To a church full of students, faculty and staff, and Fayette guests, writer Michael Hingson spent an evening talking to the audience about growing up blind, about the struggles and prejudices he has overcome, and about how he and his guide dog, Roselle, made it safely down from the 78th floor of one world tower that fell in 2001.

His book Thunder Dog, written with Suzy Flory and published in 2011, tells the story of that day, but also mixes into the story the larger experience that is his life. Born blind, Hingson was treated just like his seeing brother and learned to develop his other senses to the extreme. The backstory deals with his relationship to the world in every sense, good and bad.

Thunder Dog was the book read by all of CMU’s freshman core classes. Hingson met with the classes the next Roselle: How a blind boy and a puppy grew up, became best day. He has recently published a second book Running with friends, and together survived one of America’s darkest days.

Martin Family Circus brings special music The musical group The Martin Family Circus, a six-member family of musicians who perform all types of music meant to entertain families of all kinds, performed in Linn Memorial Church, conveniently on the birthday of President Drake.

Even more conveniently, Drake and Paul Martin, the father of the versatile group, grew up playing music together.

In addition to Paul Martin, the Martin Family Circus comprises his wife, Jamie, and their children March, Kell, Texas, and Tallant, all of whom were raised with instruments in their hands and music in their souls. In the photo below, they are backed by a large entourage, none of whom arrived with the family at Central; thus, it was a fun but intimate evening, celebrating life and one birthday in particular. And, yes, President Drake played a song with them.

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Criminal Justice scores well at competition The Lambda Alpha Epsilon Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association, located on the campus of Central Methodist University in Fayette, has recently returned from regional competition held in early October.

As a group, the nine members and sponsor Keith Abernathy, CMU assistant professor of criminal justice, took five trophies plus placings in the competition. Some of the tasks are pencil and paper tests, while the rest are physical challenges.

The chapter is led by President Brittany Winkler, a senior criminal justice major from Macon; Vice President Drew Ide, Shown in the photo above is the criminal justice team that competed at regionals. Row who is currently studying at the 1 (left to right): Jeremy Sporleder, Destiny Stallo, Kiven Steitz, and Jordan Cauldwell; Row 2: Professor Keith Abernathy, Brittany Winkler, Anthony Garcia, Kamryn Johnson, Ryan Benpolice academy; Secretary and nett, and Miles Collins. acting Vice President Destiny Stallo, a criminal justice major from Salisbury; and Treasurer and Historian Kendall Coffelt, a freshman criminal justice upper division. major from Rocheport.

The regional district competition comprises the states Students who won or placed include Kamryn Johnson, of Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Mona junior criminal justice major from West Plains, who won tana, Missouri, Colorado, and Wyoming. This year the second place in physical agility, 18-25 males; Anthony Gar- competition was hosted by Peru State College from Nebrascia, a senior criminal justice major from Chillicothe, who ka and was held in Lincoln, Neb. Fully 130 people attendwon third place in physical agility 18-25, males; the CMU ed and competed in the regional trials. team of Winkler, Johnson, and Garcia who won first place National competition will be held in Austin, Texas, at in crime scene in upper division; the end of March 2017.

Destiny Stallo who won third place in criminal law in lower division and 10th place in policing and corrections in lower division; Adviser/Professor Keith “Our goal is to Abernathy who won first place in graduate policing in the professional diviprofessionals sion; Kiven Steitz, a senior criminal who are justice major from McKinney, Texknowledgeable of, as, who took eighth place in policgenerate, and ing in upper division; and Winkler communicate good who took 10th place in policing in science.�

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A home for Faith & Service in the heart of campus Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, at the heart of CMU’s campus, has stood for 82 years as a symbol of that dynamic relationship between church and college, Central’s mission to, as Charles Wesley said, “unite the two so long disjoined, knowledge and vital piety.” Now, thanks to a renewed sense of purpose in the University’s faith programming and the generosity of several key donors, that partnership is getting ready to undergo a dramatic transformation.

Directly below the Linn Memorial sanctuary is the longdormant Assembly Hall, once home to plays, concerts and lectures, but largely unused for the past several decades. Soon it will be remade into the new home for the growing Center for Faith and Service (CFS). Office space will be at a minimum, with a redesigned layout focusing instead on rooms for faith learning and exploration, small group worship and prayer, and a host of activities centered on connecting faith and service to the larger academic and student experience at Central Methodist. Also included will be a new recording studio for the new Bachelors of Music in Music Ministry, and a large, dedicated community space for students, staff and faculty to come together and engage in deeper conversations about their faith, and how to apply that in life and career. The newly renovated Assembly Hall figures to have an immediate impact on the campus faith life and provide a rich new resource for young men and women eyeing a future in the church, whether professionally or otherwise.

“Music Ministry has and continues to be an incredible experience for me,” says Josiah Kee, a freshman music major. “I have learned an unbelievable amount of music and have already gained more than I would have believed possible in the few months I have been here. The program has also given me great opportunities to grow in my faith. It was extremely important to me to find ways to deepen my relationship with God in college, and this program has done so with flying colors.”

It is thanks in large part to The Rev. Elbridge Bartley, a member of the Central College Class of 1937 who turned 100 years old this last July, that this project has become a reality.

Bartley, who served Methodist churches throughout Missouri and is a veteran of the United States Navy, simultaneously made a gift and a challenge to his alma mater when he ignited the spark that would lead to CMU’s vision for a home for the Center for Faith and Service in one of the University’s last under-used spaces.

“The Rev. Bartley challenged us to take a bold step forward in faith, and assume our role as leaders in the dialogue between faith and daily life that students wrestle with during their college years,” points out Rev. David Hutchison, Lead Pastor,

New Resources for Local Churches

The weekly struggle at small churches, rural and urban alike, to find the resources for worship and music is an increasingly difficult challenge. Recent data from the Missouri Conference show that approximately half of all United Methodist Churches in Missouri have an average of fewer than 50 in Sunday morning worship. This challenge is one that CMU students are uniquely suited to take on, as a growing number of students majoring in religion and church leadership, music ministry, or simply getting involved in the CFS are seeking opportunities to gain real world experience while also lending a helping hand to local congregations in need.

The Center for Faith and Service is a resource for students, for staff and faculty and now, with new programs and a growing number of students eager to practice ministry and leadership, the Center is here to be a resource to local churches. With a focus toward raising up a new generation of worship leaders, music ministers, pastors, and lay leaders who can make an impact on the life of United Methodist churches, great or small, the Center for Faith and Service is creating a new initiative: the Local Church Internship Program.

This spring you will begin to see information about new local church ministry internships designed not only to provide practical, on-the-ground experience for CMU’s students, but also to create new and lasting partnerships with local churches throughout Missouri. Students receiving internships will actively engage in learning, planning, and implementing ministry in actual church ministry settings. We are only able to do this because of the support and generosity of the Missouri Conference, many local churches, and individual United Methodists.

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Linn Memorial United Methodist Church. “We hope this new Center can be the environment that encourages those conversations that he remembered from his days and envisioned for our future.”

Since its founding as the Methodist College in Missouri, Central has played a vital role in providing undergraduate training for future ministers in United Methodist Churches; with new academic and co-curricular programs taking off, the Center for Faith and Service plans on adding an entirely new, practical education component to this strong tradition.

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The gift of art to Ashby-Hodge Gallery The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art currently In 1993, she became involved with The Ashby-Hodge has more than 1,000 pieces of art in its permanent collecGallery of American Art, which was being established tion. Occasionally the gallery board will purchase a piece through the support of other art and Central lovers, the from a showing at the gallery; however, the number of late Dr. Lawrence and Mrs. Loretta Ashby, the late Dr. items it can purchase is limited by budget and storage Robert ’42 and Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge ’44, and the considerations.

Central College (now CMU) Class of 1943. The Gallery was One of the best things that can happen to a small galmoved into renovated Classic Hall in 2012, where it fills the lery, such as Ashby-Hodge, is when a lover entire first of art becomes a supporter of the gallery, floor. especially when that comes as a gift of art.

Ginny As part of the recent show, along with had become the works of artist Jerry Walters in “The a docent and Figure in Woodcuts,” collections from two established Central grads and patrons of art were showa 30-memcased. These two patrons not only loved art, ber docent but loved CMU enough that they gave of program for their deeply personal and lifelong collecthe gallery tions of art to the Gallery. when it first Virginia Monroe ’70, who passed away opened in in February, and Dr. John Hutcherson ’56, Central’s who is still a lively supporter of Central, Cupples gave from their personal collections to the Hall, and she Gallery to share with all its patrons. continued as Virginia Monroe, known to her friends “Peaceful Pueblo” from Hutcherson’s collection, artist Katalin Eh- director of as Ginny, had a long history with Central ling; below, Brian Mahieu’s oil “Late Spring Landscape, Garden” docents until from Monroe’s collection.

Methodist, and especially the Gallery. She her death. was born in Oklahoma but graduated from She also sat Fayette High School and settled in Fayette after she maron the Ashby-Hodge Board of Directors from its inception ried. Her husband John was an insurance man; but Ginny until her passing. was a force of nature. She was a town leader throughout Ginny loved art and loved Central. She painted and her life, active in various clubs and theatre. She decided sculpted and collected art, including from her many travto go back to college in her later life and attended Central, els. When she died, she bequeathed some of her personal graduating art collection to The Ashby-Hodge Gallery, a treasure in 1970. trove of styles, color, and media. In part, her gifts include Ginworks by artists Brian Mahieu, Robert McDonald Graham ny was Jr., Stephen Rust, Clarence Kincaid, Donna Berryhill, Eric passionate Abraham, Beth Ray, and others, including a couple of her about art, own originals. majored John Hutcherson, a highly respected cardiologist and in art, and surgeon who lives in the Denver area has also gifted much participat- of his art collection to The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of Amered in art ican Art. groups in John gained his Doctor of Medicine degree at VanderFayette. bilt University. After residencies and fellowships in New After she York City and Nashville and a two-year stint with the U.S. graduated, Army Medical Corps, he did a residency in cardiology at she taught the University of Colorado Medical Center. art and John settled in Colorado where, when not saving lives, English in he is often found skiing the slopes of the Rocky MounGlasgow tains. He held an academic position at the University of before Colorado Medical Center, was later director of the coronary retiring. care unit for Swedish Hospital in Englewood, where he 24

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When Deanna Cooper, director of development and alumni activities in the Advancement Office, visited recently with Dr. Hutcherson, they talked about his memories of Central as a student.

“He said his experiences at Central had a lifetime of impact,” she says. “He said the most difficult course he ever took (including in medical school) was the Shakespeare course instructed by Dr. Thomas Perry.” He also relayed that one of the great impacts in his life came on the heels of studying art history.

“I was hooked,” John says. His art collecting had begun. When he strolled by a gallery exhibiting the works of Salvador Dali, he points out, he immediately became an avid fan. He included in his gift to The Ashby-Hodge all of the Dali prints that he has since collected, including one in the fall show that must be viewed from two sides in order

to get the full artistic impact of the piece.

The artists John has shared in his gift represent a myriad of media: oils, tapestries, and sculptures, and include works by Dan Ostermiller, Rick Brogan, Tom Clark, James Disney, Mick Shimonek, and, of course, Dali.John has given to Central in many ways through the years, including being a member of the Board of Curators and the Board of Trustees.

When alumni love Central as much as these two, their largess benefits the University, its students, the town of Fayette, and the entire area. Although there are many ways to support the University, physically and financially, their specific gifts have made the Gallery and the University both proud and humbled.

It is always wise to check with the Advancement Office before making gifts of any kind to the University to make sure the gifts and the needs match well.

A horse with no name

his pieces have a hidden surprise within the structure that Like the old song from the group America, “We’ve makes it distinctly unique. For instance, Fender Bender been through the desert on a horse with no name,” but the (formerly known as Nameless) has a relatively open belnewest member of The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American ly. In the thorax, where the heart would be, viewers will Art sculpture garden has finally been given a moniker. find a metal cat, which can be opened and have a candle Central had a contest to name the metal sculpture inserted. created by artist Dr. Everett “Butch” Murphy. The horse “The strengths of this piece are color, motion, and of many vibrant colors was finally given a name by Bryson peace with little concern for the chaos in this world,” MurBurns, a freshman accounting major from Poplar Bluff, and phy said. was christened “Fender Bender.” Burns received a check “I never knew I had it in me,” he admits. However, for his clever name for a horse that was made primarily Murphy has created an entire herd of horses. Ashby-Hodge from Volkswagen parts.

Gallery is pleased that one of those has found its way Dr. Murphy, whose first career was medicine but who to nibble contentedly on the green grass of the gallery’s discovered joy minus the stress through his artistic pursculpture garden. suits, was on campus this fall with wife Corva to see the horse Butch and Corva Murphy with Fender Bender receive its name.

“After spending most of my adult life as a physician working in the Intensive Care Unit,” Murphy says, “I abruptly changed directions, pursuing an entire new line of expression.”

He has learned from artists in the United States and Canada, as well as from his wife who has a background in art and history.

“I learned that, like the human body, a poorly engineered armature is like an unhealthy skeleton,” he said. “I can cover the armature with pretty metals like makeup; but without the strength of a well-constructed framework it, like the body, soon fails.”

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Ellis, the CGES torchbearer

by Kent Propst, Director of Marketing and Communication

The College of Graduate and Extended Studies at CMU goes back to 1989, well before Nancy Ellis joined the University’s Board of Trustees.

Clearly, no one questions the Board’s support for CGES as it has evolved and grown for more than a quarter of a century. It took courage, vision, more than a little entrepreneurship, and an investment in fiscal and human capital to build the program to its current state.

Yet, it’s safe to say CMU and its Board of Trustees never had a greater champion than Nancy Ellis. Her passion and energy for CGES, and the opportunities it provides to students of all ages and zip codes, has been unshakable.

“Nancy Ellis appreciates and cultivates the mission of the College of Graduate and Extended Studies,” President Roger Drake says. “She and her Trustee colleagues hold their meetings on the Fayette campus; however, Nancy ensures that they hold CGES in their hearts.

“With Nancy’s tireless promotion of the great work of the CGES staff and the transformational learning experiences of the CGES students, there has been a greater understanding and appreciation of CGES throughout the CMU Board of Trustees,” he adds.

For more than 160 years Central has been, in the minds of most, synonymous with the main campus in Fayette.

The main campus was, is, and will remain the academic and administrative hub of the University, and to many the “face” of CMU. Yet Ellis is never hesitant, during quarterly meetings of CMU’s governing board, to remind her colleagues to keep CGES’ interests embedded in their discussion and decisions. She speaks often and with passion about the life-changing opportunities CMU satellite campuses, online, and dual credit programs afford thousands of students each year.

How important is CGES to CMU? Its footprint can be measured in more ways than just the fact that nearly four of every five Central students take coursework through extended studies, notes Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad.

“Nancy is definitely Miss CGES Advocate,” Gulstad says. “She attends graduations, visits our locations, and demonstrates her support in her actions and words. She is there whenever we need her and is always our cheerleader.

We cannot thank her enough.”

So determined has been Ellis’ advocacy that in 2015 the Board established a CGES standing committee, and soon after appointed Ellis as chair.

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Presenting the Commencement address at CMU’s St. Louis-area ceremony this past August, she applauded the graduates for their perseverance.

“In the last several years, you have been determined, have overcome obstacles, and made many sacrifices,” Ellis told the capacity crowd at Manchester United Methodist

Church in suburban St. Louis.

“Taking classes has been only a part of your life. Many of you also worked a full- or part-time job. Others have been raising small children,” she noted. “Some of you have managed both a job and a family.

“Working, coming home, fixing dinner, caring for children until bedtime, and then starting on an assignment or studying for a test has not been easy for you,” Ellis said.

While not all of those obstacles apply to every CMU CGES student, few of them follow a traditional path to their col-

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A native of Jackson, Mo., Ellis received her undergraduate degree from Southeast Missouri State University and her master’s from the George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

Her IBM career included working with many of its biggest customers at the branch, regional, and national levels.

Ellis was responsible for large systems marketing and technical support, and as a program manager supplying educational materials to IBM’s advanced and international education centers.

Now residing in Kirkwood, Mo. Ellis doesn’t just talk the continuing education talk. She is a volunteer math tutor at Metro Academic and Classical High School.

Yet there is no doubt, working with Drake, Gulstad and the CMU–CGES staff is a high priority in her life. Adult and continuing education are changing and evolving rapidly, and CMU – always a regional leader in off-campus programming – must remain a step ahead of the competition, for the good of the entire University.

Friends lined up to receive their diplomas at the St. Louis Commencement (photo above) and look forward to being proud CMU graduates after all their hard work.

Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad presents a plaque of gratitude to Keith Swanson, CMU-Sedalia site coordinator since 2010. Swanson retired Aug. 31. He was a longtime faculty member and administrator at AFCC-Sedalia prior to joining Central’s staff.

Mother and child. It was a great day for the whole family after mom,Shanea Johnson, graduated at the St. Louis Commencement.

Baby Brandon is already dreaming about being an Eagle graduate like mom.

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Koonce new Lake of Ozarks coordinator Dr. Jeff Koonce has joined the staff of Central Methodist University’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies in Lake of the Ozarks as site coordinator.

The site coordinator handles the daily activities of the Lake of the Ozarks branch, which is a joint endeavor between CMU and State Fair Community College (Sedalia) in Osage Beach, Mo. Koonce is responsible for promoting programs and partnerships, supervising and supporting faculty at the location, advising students, and coordinating with the assistant dean of the Western Region of the state. He will be leading the program and directing faculty as well as staff members Merri Ringen, the site adviser, and Janice Ganther, who will assist him as part-time site coordinator.

Koonce has the background to do all these elements of his job successfully. Raised in Troy, Mo., he graduated high school from Buchanan High School. His public education career began with a bachelor’s degree in communi-

cations with English and journalism teaching certification from Truman State Univesity in Kirksville in 1985.

His first professional job was as an English teacher in the Owensville (Mo.) R-II School District. In 1992 he completed a master’s in guidance and counseling from Lincoln University in Jefferson City and became a guidance counselor with the Ste. Genevieve, Mo., school system.

In 2002 Koonce completed his specialist degree in educational administration from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. He finished his Doctor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2007.

Through that time period Koonce became a principal, first with Scott County Central School District near Sikeston, then at Dixon R-1 School District. When he retired from public education in 2014, he had served as superintendent of the Pettis County R-XII School District (2006-08) and then at Miller County R-III School District (2008-14).

Koonce brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to his initial teaching position at the Lake of the Ozarks site when he joined it in 2014 after his retirement from public education. He currently lives on a farm north of Dixon.

“I am honored to be part of the CMU staff and welcome the opportunity to serve at the Lake of the Ozarks campus,” he says. “We have a wonderful group of students here, and I am looking for ways to reach out to more students in this area to bring them the CMU-Lake of the Ozarks experience.”

Saying thank-you to Noland Photo right: Central Methodist University presented a plaque to longtime State Fair Community College Board of Trustee member Gary Noland (center) during CMU Commencement exercises May 18 on the SFCC-Sedalia campus.

CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad (left) and SFCC President Dr. Joanna Anderson (right) were on hand for the presentation. CMU honored Noland for his long-time support of the SFCC-CMU partnership, which dates back to 2004. Noland served SFCC as a faculty member, administrator or Trustee for 44 consecutive years until his retirement from the Board in April.

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CMU, JCCC sign agreement In a document signed Sept. 19, Central Methodist University signed an articulation with Johnson County (Kan.) Community College, accepting JCCC student’s associate of arts or associate of science degree as fulfillment for CMU’s general requirements.

CMU also agreed to allow JCCC students to transfer up to 88 credit hours. That’s 25 credit hours more than most colleges and universities will accept in transfer.

The boost in credit hours will translate into significant savings for JCCC students who want to stay at JCCC for most of their third year, paying JCCC’s lower tuition, Above, leaders of JCCC and CMU sign an articulation agreement that says Rick Moehring, JCCC’s dean of learning engagement will benefit students who wish to transfer easily from the community and student success. college to Central to finish their bachelor’s degree.

CMU will also treat JCCC students as Missouri native Black River Technical College newest partner students in regard to scholarships.

“Johnson County Community College is a strong, Central’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies progressive institution and their students will come well (CGES) has extended its services to a second Arkansas prepared to complete their bachelor’s degrees through Central Methodist,” CMU President Roger Drake says. “We community college, thanks to an agreement with Black River Technical College. couldn’t have asked for a finer college partner in Kansas.”

CMU will begin offering online bachelor’s degree comThe articulation agreement came about after a CMU alum urged JCCC President Joe Sopcich to explore the pos- pletion programs to BRTC students and alumni effective this fall, according to CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad. She sibility of the two schools working together. was on hand this fall to join BRTC President Dr. Eric Turn“When we talked to [Central Methodist University],” er in signing a memorandum of understanding.

Moehring says, “we found out that a lot of our nursing BRTC graduates can now seamlessly transfer credit program graduates were already going there for their hours to CMU and earn their bachelor’s degree online. bachelor’s in nursing. For students who are looking for a CMU now has similar partnerships with two-year colleges private school with a small-town feel, we feel that CMU in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. CMU also has a will be very welcoming to our students.” similar agreement with Northwest Arkansas Community Sopcich says CMU has always provided a wonderful College in Bentonville. opportunity for JCCC students to pursue their dreams of CMU online degrees available through BRTC include earning a bachelor’s in nursing. accounting, applied behavior analysis, applied science “Now, with both of our institutions working togethin management, business, child development, computer er, we’ve opened even more doors regarding scholarship science, criminal justice, general studies, health sciences, opportunities and acceptance of transfer credits,” Sopcich interdisciplinary studies, nursing (Registered Nurse to says. “We look forward to seeing our students succeed at Bachelor of Science in Nursing), public administration, CMU and their lives beyond.” psychology, sociology, and sports management.

Black River Technical College, located in Paragould, Ark., was founded in 1972.

Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled at BRTC. BRTC students and graduates will be able to transfer to CMU and start coursework on a bachelor degree immediately after graduating from BRTC with an associate degree in multiple fields.

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Left, Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad from CMU signs documents with BRTC President Dr. Eric Turner. This agreement sets up the second Arkansas degree completion program. Students who graduate with an associate’s degree from BRTC can transfer seamlessly to Central to continue work for their Bachelor’s degree.

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Scheiner to be CMU-Sedalia site coordinator After 29 years at State Fair Community College, Steve Scheiner has retired from his position as the dean of academic affairs, but he won’t slow down and he won’t go far. Scheiner has moved on to a new role as site coordinator for CMU’s Sedalia site.

Since 2004 CMU has partnered with SFCC to offer fully accredited degree completion programs at the SFCC campus in Sedalia. The location’s program offers 13 majors, as well as graduate degrees and online opportunities. CMU and SFCC also have partnerships at branch locations at the Lake of the Ozarks and in Clinton.

Scheiner has joined Education Coordinator Nancy Fields in the CMU-Sedalia office.

“I’m very excited to be a part of the CMU family on the SFCC campus,” Scheiner says. “The partnership between CMU, SFCC, and the students from our community is very positive; and CMU has a great reputation in our area. I look forward to helping our students reach their goals and aspirations, and continuing the tradition of excellence that has been established here.”

Scheiner manages daily activities of the branch, including promoting CMU through marketing and recruitment, regularly communicating with other affiliates and much more.

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promise for success as site coordinator. “His array of professional and social involvement includes teaching, student interaction, institutional leadership, administration, supervision, institutional service and community volunteerism,” she says.

“We are honored to have Steve join the Central Methodist team,” she adds. “He brings years of eperience and expertise to the CMU-Sedalia Campus.”

Scheiner earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a master of science in education from the University of Central Missouri. He joined SFCC in 1987 as a science faculty member. He became the chair of the Math, Science, and Agriculture Department for three years, was an associate dean for a year, division chair for a year, and named dean of academic affairs in 2012.

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Fine and performing arts remain strong at CMU The fine and performing arts have been busy during the first semester of this year. The two largest vocal groups are the Conservatory Singers, with 62 members, and the Chorale with 28. They schedule their concerts together because they often combine for part of the concert to create a 90-member choir. They usually fill up the church at Linn Memorial. This year has brought one change in the choirs: both choirs are now co-directed by Dr. Claude Westfall and Dr. Laura Wiebe of the Swinney Conservatory. They and the choirs seem to enjoy trading back and forth between the directors with their separate styles.

In November both directors accompanied the Chorale (in photo below) on its annual fall tour. This year they headed west and south in the state, singing at high schools and churches in towns such as Cole Camp, Lebanon, Springfield, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Liberty, and Glasgow before returning for a home performance in December.

The CMU Marching Eagle Band has been its normal, stellar self this fall, performing prior to home football games on the Courthouse Square with the cheer and dance squads. In addition to performing at all home halftimes, the band also led another magnificent Band Day in early October. A full 54 visiting bands performed in the street competition and/or the field program. One of the most fun parts of the entire day is watching the bands of those

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teachers who earned their bachelor’s or master’s degree at Central and hoping they all do well.

Having finished the marching season, most of the marching band continues under the sage guidance of Skip Vandelicht to grow into a talented and unique CMU Concert Band, which will be going on tour in the spring.

Our newest musical group combines vocal and instrumental into Central’s blossoming Worship Band, which performs at the weekly student-led, voluntary Chapel on campus. They have begun branching out and playing at churches around the state as their reputation grows. They are led by Ryan McLouth, music teacher and assistant director of the Center for Faith and Service.

Also in the music program is the ever-popular CMU Jazz Band, led by Dr. Ron Shroyer, dean emeritus of the Swinney Conservatory of Music. As a group, they are always fun and feisty and draw the crowds in to their concerts.

Of course, the fine and performing arts encompasses the Little Theatre as well. They performed two plays this semester: the eternal Our Town, which was highly regarded, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. As has become the norm, the troupe performs for days to school children before offering it to the general public.

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At the end of Our Town, the souls of the dead sit in the cemetery, hoping for something eternal to come along. They have all realized what the stage manager points out, while checking his time piece, that people don’t recognize the value of the little things in life.

They pay no attention to the minor details which can be of such great importance, and thus waste so much of their lives. They lack the sense of wonder that only “saints and poets” may seem to capture and value while they live. Grover’s Corners, N.H., is every town, and these characters are all the people who miss life while looking for it.

In You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, all the characters spend their lives dealing with some kind of angst. Charlie feels like a failure because he isn’t perfect, even though his friends tell him he’s a good man. He loves the little red-haired girl but lacks the courage to talk to her. Lucy loves Schroeder, but he only loves his music. Linus loves only his blanket. Their dog Snoopy has a battle with the legendary Red Baron, but loses the fight–this time. Everything eventually turns out well, if not perfectly, for all the characters. Even Charlie Brown, who discovers the little red-haired girl chews on her pencil and so isn’t perfect either, comes to realize that he is a pretty good guy after all.

Photo right, Snoopy, played by Myriah Araiza, tries to bring her “sopworth camel” (better known as a doghouse) out of a sharp descent after being hit by the Red Baron.

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The photo left, with Kay Wilken and DaSean Stokes performing “Honey Bun” from South Pacific, was part of the opera department’s summer show “A Grand Night for Singing,” led by Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan, head of the opera program at Central. The focus of the summer fare is light opera, usually a piece by Menotti or Gilbert and Sullivan. This summer’s offering was works primarily by Rogers and Hammerstein, and the pieces ran the gamut from comedy like this one to romantic like “And This is My Beloved” to rowdy, such as “Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City.”

Whatever the choices made, the evening is always fun for the performers and the audience alike.

Photo below: Alumni Band was a great success this summer with 47 alumni attending and playing under the leadership of Ken Hansen and CMU Band Director Skip Vandelicht. Vandelicht says, “Kenny is an outstanding conductor and teacher and has a great band program at Blue Springs South High School.”

It was fun for the band to get to rehearse in the House Band Room in Classic Hall, as well as rehearse and perform in Linn Memorial UMC. The date for this coming summer is June 17, so it should already be on everyone’s calendar so all can make plans to attend, either as a musician or a guest.

Photo by Kelley Head

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An education that speaks for itself

by Maggie Gebhardt, Media Content Specialist and Jessica Travlos, Media and Content Coordinator

When an employer seeks out a candidate to fill a job opening, the goal is to find the perfect fit – an individual who is personable, motivated, skilled, and dedicated to exceeding expectations.

For Auto-Owners Insurance Company in Columbia, Mo., a Central Methodist University graduate is often that perfect fit.

Through agencies across the country, Auto-Owners specializes in life, home, car, and business insurance. Its Columbia branch serves Missouri and Kansas customers, and currently employs several CMU alumni, according to Joe Jackson, branch operating manager at the Columbia location.

Jackson often volunteers as an interviewer for CMU’s mock interviews, which are put on through the Universi-

ty’s James Denneny Jr. Career Development Center. It has been during those interviews that he’s found individuals he’s been interested in hiring – not yet graduates, but already capable of making a great impression.

“It’s a mock interview, but it’s not as mock as they think,” Jackson says. “Out of the group (of CMU alumni) that we’ve hired at Auto-Owners, I believe three out of five came through mock interviews.”

The branch manager said he encourages other companies to take advantage of CMU’s Career Development Center, as it allows for an experience they may not have with other universities. “They tend to know their students better and know the students that might fit your company,” he says.

Graduates of CMU currently employed by Auto-Own-

Currently working at Auto-Owners Insurance Company in Columbia are (from left) Curtis Hicks, Maggie Moore, intern Shelby Joseph, Teri Hurt, and Jacob Bush.

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ers are Maggie Moore, a 2016 graduate who majored in communication; Curtis Hicks, a 2015 graduate who majored in sports management; Jacob Bush, a 2015 graduate who majored in philosophy; and Teri Hurt, a 2013 graduate who majored in business finance. Additionally, Shelby Joseph, a CMU senior who is a business management and psychology major, serves as an intern.

Each graduate said their CMU experience prepared them for professional careers at Auto-Owners – making sure they not only were the right choice for the company, but the company was right for them. Looking back, they believe they stood out as candidates due to the skills they obtained and overall professionalism they developed as CMU students.

“I think the one-on-one time you get with your professors at Central Methodist is critical,” Bush says of his experience as a student. “The amount of time faculty members spend on you can make you a better person and can really help you in the long run in your career.”

Moore emphasized how her major taught her to interact with people and how to problem-solve during those interactions. “Here at Auto-Owners, we’re constantly working with our agents and building relationships – that’s really key,” she says. “I think all of the things I learned in my communications major really translate into that.”

The way CMU prepares students for the transition into their careers makes all the difference, according to Hurt, who says she participated in several helpful events as a student. “I went to the etiquette dinner, and I also attended the career fair,” she says. “I was able to talk to several employers and hand out my resume, and that was how I landed a job here at Auto-Owners.”

Additionally, the reputation CMU has sustained with its

students over the years meant a lot to Hicks, who says he has family who never waver from their positive opinion of the school. Hicks chose Auto-Owners because of their core values, which he says attracted him to the job in the same way he was drawn to CMU. “The main thing that sticks out in my mind is loyalty.

When I went to CMU, I didn’t have a number – they called me by name, and every person I talked to knew me and remembered it,” Hicks says. “(CMU) didn’t give up on me.

They cared about me. They showed me what I was supposed to do and helped me do it. I feel like Auto-Owners has done the same thing.”

The academic challenges, personalized support, and undeniable values students absorb are all behind the reason Auto-Owners has been drawn to CMU graduates.

Jackson says he believes in the quality of student who comes from CMU, and that he will continue to look to the University for employees in the future.

“The students at CMU always seem to have the cut above what other students at other universities have,” Jackson says. “Having a college degree from CMU really prepares students for life in the real world.”

James C. Denneny Jr. Career Development Center Nicolette Yevich, Director 660-248-6255 nyevich@centralmethodist.edu

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Inaugural Central Serves - June 18, 2016 If someone were to try to place a dollar amount on the value of volunteerism at Central Methodist University, it would not be possible. Volunteering is rich and diverse. Volunteering is not just about organizing hundreds or thousands of volunteers for large events, it is spontaneous acts of kindness like helping a neighbor shovel their walk, picking up trash on a college campus, or making food baskets for those in need. These large and small acts, given freely, are what bind communities together and, in our case, it is what is going to continue to nurture and bind Central Methodist University.

Central Serves was our first global day of service specifically designed for alumni and friends to give back on behalf of Central Methodist University. We showed the world what it really means to live a life of service and leadership!

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The warm day in June didn’t stop our alumni and friends from serving in 15 locations across the globe, one of those being international in Belgium! Alumni and friends put in more than 200 hours of work to improve their communities.

Projects completed • Cleaned outdoor signage & furniture on campus • Weeded gardens at local church • Assisted in planning international fair for visiting students in Belgium • Cleaned facilities & did minor repairs at historical jail museum • Served at tractor pull concession stand to raise funds for local youth activities • Hauled & sorted donations for non-profit organization • Washed buses & cleaned trophy cases at a high school • Assisted Meals on Wheels with food packaging • Helped build a home with Habitat for Humanity • Wrote thank you notes to CMU donors • Cleaned facilities, completed yard work, & visited with residents at Veterans home • Created outdoor garden area for a nursing home • Cut down trees at a local church • Packaged food at a food bank • Cleaned up playground at children’s learning center

On behalf of Central Methodist University, we can’t say thank you enough to all of our site hosts and every single person who participated in Central Serves 2016. We look forward to hosting the event for years to come.

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Thank You For Volunteering!

Linda Banderet ’15 Laura Marie Blair ’86 Gerry Bounds Cynthia M. Pruden Byous ’85 Jeffrey Hollis Byous Don L. Catlett ’77 Jacqueline Allred Cheary ’82 John M. Cheary Jr. ’70 Kenneth Wilson Childers ’90 Samantha Gross Chott ’11 Bill Chott ’91 Meghan Clarke John Andrew Coleman ’12 Nancy DeJoger Carolyn Easley Wally J. Eaton Michael D. Eiser ’94 Kelsey Danielle Forqueran ’15 Andrew Thomas Frazee John Robert Frazee ’88 Andrew James Glatczak ’09 Don A. Gruenewald ’74 Jean Borgelt Gruenewald ’75 Don W Harrison Susan Lynn Hart ’86 Kristen Hilty Aaron and Jackie Jackson Carolyn Jacobs Joshua E. Jacobs Ernie and Connie Jarvis Joyce Lawrence David T. Lawson ’74 Ashley Nichole Lough Adrienne Evans Luther Brecht Madalijns ’11 Greg O’Quinn Mathis ’75 Kevin Lee McClain ’89 Gregory A. Medendorp Mike Misner Laura Moreland E. Kent Moreland ’75 Mrs. Amy Mueller Matthew Christopher Mueller ’89 Kathleen Murray Linda E. Frazee Page ’72 Melia T. Young Pfannenstiel ’06 Braxton P. Rethwisch ’64 Judith Engel Rethwisch ’65 Angie Roberts Sharon Electa Salmons ’88 DeeDee Hart Shelton ’88 James A. Shelton ’86 Catherine J. Thogmorton ’71 Barbara L. Thurmon ’02 Gregory L. Thurmon ’77 Dori Thomas Waggoner ’92 J. B. Waggoner ’91 Samantha S. Ward ’96

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CMU volunteers - a big thank-you CMU Board of Trustees Bruce Addison ’66 Shelby Alexander ’97 Robert Anderson Dick Bailey ’84 David Bandy ’66 Robert Barnes James Bryan John Cheary ’70 Robert Courtney Wimi Daramola ’01 James Denneny III Roger Drake John Drakesmith ’58 Nancy Ellis Robert Farr Keith Gary ’82 Robert Hahne ’60 Terry Henderson ’83 Jeff Hogenmiller ’70 Dick Hutchison ’83

Tim Jackman ’81 Janet Jacobs ’77 Ivan James David Kerr ’67 James Kimbell Paul King ’68 James Marchbank Kirk Meyer ’83 Michael Miserocchi ’81 Nancy Peacock ’82 Tad Perry, chair ’65 Kellie Platz ’02 Donna Puyear Elmer Revelle Niki Scott ’94 Louann Shaner ’70 Larry Tucker ’69 Kathy Vieth ’66 J.B. Waggoner ’91 Keith Young ’86

Ashby-Hodge Docents Jan Addison Barbara Alexander Nancy Anderson Dorothy-Jean Ayres Olinda Cash Susan Donnelly Maggie Elliott Chip Ferry Marty Ferry Mona Fisher Millie Haggard Becca Harbison Patsy Harrington Pat Hilgedick, director Margie Keeling Marilyn Kirby Bill Kountz Beverly Mattli

Edith McGuire Betty McIntosh Robert Mize Janice Neal Janet Nuse Ann Parks Rebecca Parks Carolyn Peery Bonnie Potter Terry Rolfing Ann Schafer Connie Shay Jane Shover Karla Sprick Susan Steele Debra Straatman Lou Thompson Lola Watts Dee Woodward

Alumni Association Board of Directors Ruth Benner ’66 Laura Blair ’86 Jacque Cheary ’82 John Cheary ’70 John Coleman ’12 Sammie Jo Copeland’16 Kelsey Forqueran ’15 Jean Gruenewald ’75 David Jones ’95 Addie Layne ’13 Jenna (Lechner) Maule ’09 Julie McAnelly’05 Kate (Gruenewald) Nolte ’08 Sean Pridgeon ’08 Judy Rethwisch ’65 Jennifer Spaulding ’00 Tom Yancey ’54 Kyle Youngs ’06 Advisory Board Carolyn (Summers) Perry ’66 Jim Steele ’64 Dee Woodward ’55

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CMU “eclipse” Aug. 21 2017 More information in Spring Talon !

ENDOWING OUR It’s easier than you might think.

The purpose of our endowment is to financially sustain the mission and work of our organization. You can make a significant contribution to endow our future…and it’s easier than you might think.

Here are a number of charitable gift and estate planning strategies that can benefit you and build our endowment.

Charitable Bequests Beneficiary Designations Charitable Life Estate Charitable Life Income Plans To learn more about how you can make a significant gift to endow our future, please contact us. We would be happy to talk with you and provide a free illustration of the benefits.

J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation

Formed in 1948 by Mr. John E. Mabee and his wife, Lottie E. Mabee, both natives of Missouri, the foundation’s mission is to assist religious, charitable and educational organizations located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Uniquely, the grants from the Foundation are strictly matching grants and are limited to facility construction and renovation projects.

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Central Methodist has undertaken a comprehensive campaign to transform the sciences at CMU. Through the continued generosity of many, we are proud to say we are in the homestretch of the Campaign for the Heart of Central. The comprehensive renovation of Stedman Hall of Science is the final piece to the successful completion of this phase in Central’s history.

We need your help.

Our goal is to secure a matching grant that could exceed $1.2 million from the Mabee Foundation to complete the Stedman Hall renovation for classes to resume in the fall of 2018.

We ask the entire Central Community to make the renovation of Stedman Hall a philanthropic priority for the next three years.

Your investment in our current and future students will yield dividends in the future, but your gifts will also help us secure a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge! Please make a significant one-time donation via the included envelope and simultaneously indicate your multi-year pledge to the project.

Thank you for your support of our vision for Central’s future!

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Greetings from the CMU Alumni Board of Directors Come on! You can’t resist it! I’ll bet you have reconnected on Facebook with a few old CMU friends from back in the day. Regardless of when you graduated–four years ago or 40 years ago–the reconnection seems magical.

But the social media connection is nothing like walking the sidewalks through campus, entering the buildings: the feelings brought on by the fragrances, feeling the wind sweep around the buildings and through the campus, the feel of the sunshine as you round Holt Hall or the setting sun as you walk the steps at T. Berry. And the people! The people you loved and perhaps didn’t love so much! It all melts into an experience that you can’t get anywhere else in the world. Why here? Because these were extremely intense years of your life. The impressions, the moments, the emotions felt on this campus lie deep within you, and they can only be brought back to you in all their glory at this place called Central MethodJohn with Board of Trustees member Nancy Peacock (left) and his ist University.

Homecoming 2016! Seeing those people we loved and wife, Jacque Cheary, at Homecoming. feeling the love come back at us; that’s homecoming! Panyou know. CMU gives you ample opportunity to network. cakes on the square! The floats, the royalty, the cheerleadThere is the 5K run, the Jim Luetjen Golf Tournament and ers, the cars and yes, the sounds of Central’s great band even tailgating before games. Alumni events are held at the resounding off the four sides of the Fayette square. Have St. Louis Cardinal and Springfield Cardinal baseball games. you ever wondered what it felt like to be behind bars?

A gathering to see the River City Raiders semi-pro ice During our years at Central most of us escaped a sentence hockey team play was held this year. Don’t forget the ever to a night in the Old County Jail. What a fantasy it was popular CMU day at the St. Louis Zoo! CMU is there for enjoying a fun evening in the slammer! Good friends and you! Watch your email and Facebook posts for dates, times wonderful beverages made being sentenced to a night in and places. the “big house” a unique evening. Yes, even if we didn’t Come back. Give back. Get back to the place where make the Haunted Campus Tour we felt the chill of being your heart belongs, that place that will forever reside in a behind bars. You might say we had fun at the bar behind corner of your heart. Share the gratitude you feel for what bars! we call our second home, Central Methodist University!

Central is thriving! Surely you have heard about the brand new Thogmorton Center for Allied Health on campus! Surely you know of the complete renovation of Classic Hall, and shame on you if you have not experienced the spectacular Inman Student and Community Center!

TheCenter for Allied Health was built because of student demand. The nursing department was overflowing with students! Now we have a state of the art building that leaders in the field are visiting from around Missouri and even the nation.

Scholarship programs are growing. The scholarship program is competitive with any other college, from John Cheary ’70 schools just down the road to the far flung regions of our President great nation. Recommend a potential student to pay a visit Alumni Association of CMU to our great University!

Looking for a new job? The James C. Denneny Jr. Career Development Center is there to help all CMU alumni.

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Dr. Caryl Stinson Staples ’56 married Professor Fred Schieszer on March 19, 2016.

Lin Hart Jr. ’00 is Vice President and General Manager of The River City Raiders Indoor Arena Football Team in St. Louis.

’60s Dr. J. Chris Straub ’66 see p. 80 Dr. Carter Ward ’67 see p. 80 Larry Tucker ’69 see p. 80

’70s Brent Speight ’70 received the E. Elwood Willard Outstanding Service Award, which is given to an individual who has provided service to the MAIA association over a period of time.

Randy Washburn ’70, along with business partner Tony Edgar, recently started Ozark Bait and Tackle in Gravois Mills and in Laurie.

Dr. John Watters ’74 associate professor of Economics at McKendree University won the 2016 William Norman Grandy Award.

’80s Dr. William Sheehan ’84 is the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Programs at Culver-Stockton College in Canton.

Cyndee (Cavole) Gilmore ’01 and husband Dustin announce the birth of daughter LeNya Nichell Joy born July 5, 2016.

Dr. Thomas Randoll ’01 and wife Leslie announce the birth of son Nolan Matthew born August 8, 2016.

Dr. Melissa Gable ’02 and husband Drew Heitz announce the birth of son Harrison Andrew born September 16, 2016.

Sandra Page ’02 received the 2016 DARE Educator of the Year Award. She is a Fifth Grade Teacher with the Bunceton R-IV School District.

Justin Yates ’02 is the new Junior High/High School Principal for the Salisbury R-IV School District in Salisbury.

Michael Allgood ’03 and wife Audra announce the birth of daughter Maegyn Jill born October 18, 2016.

Brennan Scanlon ’03 accepted a job as the Men’s Basketball Coach at Oak Park High School in the North Kansas City School District.

married Melissa Barnes Lake on Oct.7.

Zach Niemeier ’09 and wife Tanna announce the birth of daughter Charlotte Alene born April 25, 2016.

’10s Joseph Howell ’10 signed a contract to play professional ball overseas for the Energia Targu Jiu Basketball Team for the 2016-17 season.

Chris Sander ’10 is the Varsity Head Girls Basketball Coach for the Westran School District in Huntsville.

Dan Schmidlin ’10 and wife Jill announce the birth of son Beckam Daniel born May 7, 2016.

Caryn (McDonald) Yeager ’10 and husband Eric announce the birth of daughter Elizabeth Parker born September 13, 2016.

Alex Clawson ’11 and Breanne Gregory ’12 were married July 9, 2016.

Joseph Garrett ’11 and wife Emily (Heying) ’12 announce the birth of son Emmett Scott born July 13, 2016.

Alison Marsh ’11 see p. 84 Rebecca Moser ’11 and Matt Jeske were married on May 21, 2016.

Anthony Vestal ’03 was named the Head Girls Basketball Coach for the Moberly Spartans Girls Basketball Team.

Cassandra Jo Nappier ’11 is the Coordinator of Civic Engagement and Student Programming for the Center for Faith and Services at Central Methodist University in Fayette.

John Bucksath ’89 see p. 83

Greg Hough ’06 is new Head Football Coach and Activities Director at Marceline R-V School District in Marceline.

Aaron O’Laughlin ’11 was named the new Varsity Head Boys Basketball Coach at Westran High School in Huntsville.

Anna (Stokman) McBride ’89 and husband Jeff announce the birth of daughter Elizabeth Carol born on May 25, 2016.

Thoren Maule ’06 and wife Jenna (Lechner) ’09 announce the birth of son Gavin Lewis born July 16, 2016.

Justin Gerald ’12 is the new Head Girls Basketball Coach at Hillcrest High School in Springfield.

Jessica Wolpers ’06 is the new First Grade Teacher with the Bunceton School District.

Evan Lowery ’12 was named the interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2016-17 season for the Rock Valley College Golden Eagles Basketball Team.

Fred Smith ’85 has been named the Midwest Region Coach of the Year from the National High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Wendy (Slagle) Sheehan ’87 was hired as the Health Teacher at Quincy High School in Quincy, Ill.

’90s Pat Reardon ’90 was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Coach of the Year as Softball Coach at CMU. John Brown ’94 see p. 83 Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Elders ’98 and David Shaw were married May 21, 2016.

Dustin Fanning ’98 is the new Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Special Services with the Moberly Public School District in Moberly.

John Noel ’98 is Vice President of Scouting for the River City Raiders Indoor Arena Football Team in St. Louis.

Todd Oberlin’07 and Christina Thebeau were married May 29, 2016.

Kate Gruenewald ’08 and Bob Nolte were married May 8, 2016.

Tristan Asbury ’13 is the new Community Development Specialist and Public Relations Manager for the City of Moberly.

Molly (Teague) Mereness ’08 and husband Bryce announce the birth of son Maxwell Charles born May 17, 2016.

Jessica (Pappas) Bland ’13, a nurse practitioner, joined the Mercy Clinic Family Medicine in Cassville.

Christopher Nelson ’08 was elected to the Central School Board of Education

Danica Garbs ’13 and Alex Toelke are engaged to be married.

Christina (Thompson) Shutt ’08 is the new Director of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock, Ark.

Sarah Parsons ’13 was hired as a Sixth Grade Math Teacher at the Hannibal Middle School in Hannibal.

Seth Bauman ’09 is Director of Community Engagement at Missourians for Kander.

Edward “Ed” Stewart ’13 is the new Assistant Track and Field Coach at Central Methodist University in Fayette.

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Alumni news Paula (Daniels) Thies ’13 has joined the Customer Service Team at Commercial Trust Company in Fayette.

Destiny Muse’14 and Clinton Jones married July 30, 2016.

Kaleb Borghardt ’15 was named the Quarterback Coach/Recruiting Coordinator for the Central Methodist University Football Program.

Jordan Haag’16 and Hilary Wilson’15 were married July 1, 2016.

In Memoriam Friends Maureen F. Smith of Overland Park, Kan. died May 15, 2016.

Morrene Hughes Britton of Fayette, Mo. died Oct 1, 2016.

Anne Fisher of Fayette, Mo. died Jun 28, 2016.

Reece Watts of Fayette, Mo. died Jun 5, 2016.

’30s Pauline Edwards Scarborough ’34 of Greenville, Del. died Jul 16, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Bernadine M. Bartels Drumright’36.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Herbert J. Albertson Jr. ’37.

Dr. Mary Field Arehart ’39 died Jan. 13, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. John L. Cockrell ’39 of Eugene, Ore. died Jun 20, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Virnelle E. Craig Cookingham ’39.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Lloyd F. Miller’39.

’40s Doris Pinney Allen ’41 of Columbia, Mo. died Apr 17, 2016.

Vivian Earickson Bentley ’41 died Nov. 30, 2015.

Helen Breidenthal Jackson ’41 of Farmington, Mo. died Aug 26, 2016.

U.S. District Court Judge Scott Olin Wright ’44 died on July 11, 2016 in Kansas City. His family’s determination is seen through the fact that during the Depression, all six of their children went to college. Scott attended Central College for two years when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and entered a V-5 program to train as a pilot. He was discharged in 1946 and was admitted to MU Law School. He graduated in 1950 and served as city attorney for Columbia and then Boone County prosecuting attorney. After being in private practice approximately 20 years and having married Shirley in 1972, he was appointed by President Jimmy Carter and confirmed as a federal judge in Kansas City. He was adamant about doing what he considered the right thing, teaching the same thing to his many law clerks. He made it to work every day until the fall of 2014 when his health began to fail. He is survived by his wife, a brother, two step-children and countless friends and colleagues. CMU gave him an honorary degree in 2004.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Catherine Spratt ’41.

Eleanor Lucille Parsons Parker ’42 of Leawood, Kan. died Jun 15, 2016.

Robert Vanatta ’42 of Palm Bay, FL died Oct 22, 2016.

Alice Reed Beckmeyer ’43 of Louisville, Ky. died Jun 19, 2016.

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The Talon has received notice of the death of Carl E. Ewert Jr. ’47.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Eleanor J. Todd Hogge ’47.

Alan E. Koplar ’47 died Feb. 1, 2015

Ann Dewease Gainey ’43 of Thomasville, Ga. died Sep 12, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Dr. James D. Bennett ’48.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Mary M Dilthey Sellers ’43.

Donald E. Mauntz ’48 died Nov. 8, 2015.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Lounelle Virginia Bayless Sneiderman ’43.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Dorothy Maas Thurmon ’43.

Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge ‘44 of Kansas City, MO died June 12, 2016.

George J. Huvendick ’44 died Oct. 31, 2015.

Robert Vanatta ’42, a legend in Central College (CMU) basketball, died October 22, 2016 in Jupiter, Fla. at the age of 98. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia. After graduating from Central, following a stellar basketball career, Vanatta returned to coach the Eagles. From Central, he went on to coach at Southwest Missouri State, Army, Bradley, Memphis State, and MU. He was named Missouri’s Head Coach in 1962. When he finally retired, he had won two NAIA national titles and had a record of 333-200. He was inducted into CMU’s Hall of Fame in 1983.

George T. Cardwell ’47 of New Orleans, La. died Jul 10, 2016.

Charles L. Cramer ’47 died Feb. 1, 2015.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Loula A. Kroeck Justus ’44.

Helen Breidenthal Jackson ’41 of Farmington, Mo. died Aug 26, 2016.

Norman L. Johnson ’44 died Dec. 10, 2015.

Ruby R. Chorn Stephenson’44 died Dec. 22, 2015.

The Honorable Scott O. Wright ’44 of Kansas City, Mo. died Jul 11, 2016.

Ruth Briggs Bratek ’45 of Bloomington, Ind. died May 1, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of John O. Craig Jr. ’46.

Arthur Q. Svoboda ’46 of Chesterfield, Mo. died Aug 25, 2016.

Lodell Bolte Bremer ’47 of Kearney, Mo. died Aug 13, 2016.

Fall 2016

The Talon has received notice of the death of Marjorie J. Dwight New ’48.

Gordon D. Simmer ’48 of Henderson, Nev. died Jun 20, 2016.

Corrine Catherine Huston ’51 was well known as an English teacher and as a nurse during her long life. She died April 15, 2016 in Sweet Springs, Mo. She earned a B.A. from Central with a major in English and minors in chemistry and sociology. She taught a long time in Hale and Center School Districts. She followed up, while teaching, with a B.S. in nursing from Washington University, and an M.S. in education from Missouri Central University in 1970. She served as nurse in operating rooms and ICUs, including working with famous Dr. Michael DeBakeywho established early heart and transplants surgeries and developed MASH units.

“Candy” was was the operating room instructor at Methodist Hospital in Houston. She also worked in Barnes Hospital and Johns Hopkins, among others.

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Alumni news Paul Leonard Calvert ’51 died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. He had earned his B.S. in math from Central, followed by a master’s from KU. He met Eleanor in Fayette and they married in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army; and when he was discharged, he taught most of his career in the North Kansas City School District. He began as a math teacher, then was an administrator, including 23 years as a principal. He was active in many civic groups in leadership roles.

He and Eleanor were awarded the CMU University Service Award in 2005.

Lyle E. Thomas ’48 died Aug. 21, 2015.

Harold Zisla ’48 died March 18, 2016 in South Bend, Ind. Louis Koenig ’49 of Cincinnati, Ohio died Aug 12, 2016.

Shirley Robertson Hanners ’52 died Feb. 16, 2016, in Chesterfield, Mo. Barbara Thompson Moody ’52 of Robertsville, Mo. died Aug 3, 2016.

Betty J. Swarthout Blaeuer ’53 of Lawrenceville, Ga. died Apr 13, 2016.

Harold Bockhorn ’53 died March 5, 2016 at Menasha, Wis. The Rev. E. Dale Kleinschmidt ’53 of Elgin, Ill. died Apr 20, 2016.

Edward D. Munson ’53 from Hoover, Ala. died Oct. 12, 2016.

The Rev. Allan John Rossel ’53 of Waterloo, Ill. died Aug 21, 2016.

Jocleta Dalton Allen ’54 of Saint Louis, Mo. died Aug 9, 2016.

Dr. Donald E. Hamra ’54 of Malden, Mo. died Jun 24, 2016.

Wayne E. Puls ’49 died Dec. 12, 2015.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Howard F. Kizer Jr. ’54.

Edwin Carey Waters ’49 of Springfield, Mo. died Aug 20, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Dr. James J. Woodruff ’54.

’50s

James Arthur Koper ’55 of Bowling Green, Ky. died Apr 1, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Robert S. Ens ’58.

Kenneth W. Lennox ’58 of Mapleton, Ill. died May 2, 2016.

Meredith Joy Montgomery’58 of Blue Springs, Mo. died Jun 10, 2016.

The Rev. Harry H. Smith’58 of Chesterfield, Mo. died Sep 8, 2016.

Donald Keith Williams ’58 of Paris, Mo. died Apr 13, 2016.

Donald Ray Gibson ’59 of Phoenix, Ariz. died Apr 20, 2016.

Anita Jean Gossom McFarland ’59 of Ballwin, Mo. died Apr 5, 2016.

Charles W. Wright ’59 of Chillicothe, Mo. died Apr 18, 2016.

’60s Ronald Lee Hampton ’60 of Livingston, Ill. died Sep 23, 2016.

Norman Elwood O’Hare ’60 of Pattonsburg, Mo. died Jun 13, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Donald A. Ballew ’61.

Dr. Sara Ruth Lewis Young ’61 died Sept. 23, 2015.

Cornelius F. Carroll Jr. ’50 of Weaverville, N.C. died Jul 16, 2016.

Willa Harcourt Moore ’55 of Fayette, Mo. died Jun 28, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Wesley B. Fleming ’50.

Dr. Arthur D. Stutsman ’55 died Jan. 8, 2016 at Gulf Shores, Ala.

Gary F. Jones ’50 of Jefferson City, Mo. died Jul 14, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Elizabeth Sipes Syers ’55.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Mary “Peggy” M. Wright Scofield ’50.

Paricia A. Grimsley Umphres ’55 died Oct. 26, 2015.

Jerry Lynn Collier ’64 of Springfield, Mo. died Sep 29, 2016. He and his wife, Barbara Kloth ’63 were married for 50 years.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Kathryn L. Watkins ’50.

The Rev. Richard L. Litle ’56 of Odessa, Mo. died Apr 21, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of James G. Eckert ’64.

The Talon has received notice of the death of James E. Adair ’51.

John Sidney McCartney ’56 of Fort Dodge, Iowa died Apr 22, 2016.

Nancey H. Korsen Thies ’64 died Dec. 20, 2015.

Charma J. Goggins Beck ’51 of Farmington, Mo. died Jun 1, 2016.

Rueben D. Lamb ’57 died Nov. 2, 2015.

Don Rowen ’64 died Feb. 25, 2016 in O’Fallon, Mo.

Paul L. Calvert ’51 of Kansas City, Mo. died Oct 22, 2016.

Dean W. Carlisle ’51 of Chesterfield, Mo. died Jul 20, 2016.

Anna Frances Estabrook ’51 of Kingsport, Tenn. died Jun 24, 2016.

Eloise M. Morris Henderson ’51 died Jan. 25, 2015.

Corrine Catherine Huston ’51 of Marshall, Mo. died Apr 15, 2016.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Marvin L. Meyn ’51.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Carolyn Glasford Wallach ’51.

The Rev. Ronald Evan Page, age 76, of Lake Ozark, passed away on July 13, 2016. He was a man with a huge heart and a big smile, someone who would do everything possible to help anyone. He served churches in both Colorado and Missouri; however, his longest job was serving as Director of Church Relations for Central Methodist College/University for 18 years. Ron was a strong and highly adored family man and friend.

He is survived by his wife Kay, sons Jamie (Sarah) and Kirk (Julia) and their families, plus a large extended family.

Fall 2016

Lonnie Kay Davis Omer ’63 of Jefferson City, Mo. died Sep 19, 2016.

Roger D. Shaw Jr. ’63 of Birch Tree, Mo. died Jun 12, 2016.

Richard C. Conover ’65 died Aug. 18, 2015.

Nelson C. Eaton Jr. ’66 died Oct. 16, 2015.

Warren E. Werner ’66 of Saint Charles, Mo. died Aug 11, 2016.

R. Steven Brown ’67 of Springfield, Mo. died Apr 17, 2016.

Barbara Domann Davis ’67 of Sedalia, Mo. died Sep 17, 2016.

Roger F. Hensel ’67 of Fenton, Mo. died Aug 11, 2016.

Thomas G. Drewer ’68 of Highland, Ill. died Oct 4, 2016.

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Reflections on Anna Mae Hodge

by Deanna Cooper, Director of Development and Alumni Activities

It is said the greatest things in life come in the smallest packages. When I pause to reflect on the fabulous individual I came to know, I find it difficult to script something worthy of her. I had the opportunity to become acquainted with Anna Mae Hodge over the last three years. While small in stature, she was larger than life to those around her and the communities she served. This was a woman who left an indelible mark of improvement to everything she touched.

Anna Mae and her late husband, Dr. Robert Hodge, were both community- and philanthropic-minded, and they worked in unison with their various interests.

Anna Mae had the ability to develop a vision and make it happen— visions ranging from Hodge Park; The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art at CMU; her beloved church Avondale United Methodist; the resurrection of one of her favorite communities, Arrow Rock; the museum at Arrow Rock; the Besgrove-Hodge Wildlife Sanctuary; Central Methodist University; and the list goes on. CMU and The Ashby Hodge Gallery had a great friend and advocate in Anna Mae. Any conversation with Anna Mae would cover a multitude of topics and be insightful: art to politics and everything in between, always full of her wisdom and humor. Conversations were never dull, and her fabulous sense of humor always showed through. This was a woman who feared no one, and no one ever had to wonder where she stood on a topic.

One of my favorite stories was of her early courtship with her late husband, Robert. Anna Mae stated that as a young girl on the family farm, “The greatest test of any worthy pursuer was to have them over to the family farm for a day of horseback riding.” Having been raised on a ranch in Colorado, I couldn’t have agreed more! Robert had never ridden before, but nevertheless accepted her invitation. She said he appeared that Saturday afternoon at the head of their drive, fully attired in his Uncle’s WWI Cavalry uniform, complete with the hat, jacket, paddock boots, crop and riding pants! She laughed and said she “had to admire the young man when he knew so little about riding but dressed to such an extent.” And admire she did! The images she described will forever be burned to my own memory as a wonderful piece of history.

One of her favorite hobbies was arrowhead hunting, and she was an avid collector. She was certain a pair of rubber boots still remained where the heavy Missouri clay had swallowed them, at the very location where she had found herself stuck knee-deep in mud. Considering that Anna Mae was less than 5 feet tall, that would have been a sight.

Anna Mae traveled the world and enjoyed sharing her journeys; inevitably there would be multiple humorous adventures. As I reflect on the span of history she lived, I can’t help but be in awe of the amount history she lived and experienced.

As one of the co-founders of The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, she was a passionate collector of works.

Anna Mae herself was an artist with a fantastic ability to transfer her life experiences to paper. She was well known for creating her own art work for her annual Christmas card, and she would work tirelessly for days to extend her Christmas greetings to her hundreds of friends. Her reputation for her Christmas cards inspired the annual Christmas Card contest at CMU. While I cherished her sense of humor, I cherished her wisdom even more. Her opinions were always grounded and well thought out. Like myself, I know CMU will forever feel her presence, thanks to her desire to contribute to the world around her not only for the present but also for the future.

Anna Mae Hodge died on June 12, 2016, a week after her 95th birthday. She decided she was ready to cross over, so she did. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob, and her daughter, Nancy Hodge Shy. She is survived by her sons Robert (Sandy) and Richard (Marti), other relatives, and countless dear friends. Her family suggests contributions to CMU’s Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art. During her lifetime, Anna Mae had served as a Board Member and Trustee Emeritus for Friends of Arrow Rock; Executive Board Member Emeritus of The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art; and as member of the Board of Trustees of Central Methodist University.

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’70s

Georgia L. Wilson Hall ’76 died Jan. 10, 2015.

James L. Mayfield ’70 of Saint Louis, Mo. died Jun 21, 2016.

Theresa L. Dempsey Mihalevich ’76 died Dec. 7, 2015.

Michael Glenn Harcourt ’71 of Des Moines, Iowa died Aug 12, 2016.

Katherine J. McGee ’78 of Columbia, Mo. died Aug 17, 2016.

Bonnie Jean Wickers ’71 of Pacific, MO died Aug 9, 2016.

’80s

The Talon has received notice of the death of Michael James Gordon ’72.

Sonjya A. Ownbey ’80 of Kansas City, Mo. died May 13, 2016.

Karen Sue Robnett ’72 of Moberly, Mo. died Jun 13, 2016.

Lenna Lea Dawson Roggensees ’81 of Nevada, Mo. died May 28, 2016.

Michael A. Hagopian ’73 died Jan. 10, 2016 in Northville, Mich.

Mary Katherine Nelson ’86 of Columbia, Mo. died Aug 9, 2016.

Robert L. Kreuter ’73 died Nov. 4, 2015.

’10s

The Rev. Dr. Paul A. Parks ’73 of San Antonio, Texas died Apr 28, 2016.

Marcia L. Peery Wilson ’73 of Brunswick, Mo. died Apr 15, 2016.

Harold P. Campbell ’75 died Sept. 9, 2015.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Tanner E. Lowrance ’12.

Sandra D. Phillips ’12 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Oct 1, 2016.

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FY 2016 CMU IMPACT REPORT

Message From the President

TO ALL EAGLES

I

present this impact report to you with pride in our accomplishments as a team. As you read the information presented, it is important to note that it is a snapshot of the progress we have been making for over 160 years at Central. Much has changed over the years, but we still hold tightly to the core values of a Central education - academic excellence, individual achievement, and social responsibility.

As you peruse the information on the coming pages, please remember that none of what we do would be possible without the hard work and generosity of generations of Central graduates and supporters.

Gifts you make to Central may seem like a financial transaction, but the impact they have in the lives of students are real and transformational.

While this life change happens one student at a time, and we focus on the individual needs of each student, a single gift has the potential to ripple onward and influence many.

The mission of our Advancement team is to connect your passions with our mission, and in doing so show you the positive influence of your generosity.

Thank you to all of you that invested in Central this past fiscal year, and to those of you who will partner with us through your philanthropy in the future. I am grateful for your support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Roger Drake President

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

Last Year’s Cumulative Impact of Private Gifts

$9,295,181.14

This past fiscal year Central was able to apply over $ 9 million dollars from cash gifts and interest generated by the endowment to the mission of the University. Each and every gift matters, because we are changing the lives of students in Fayette, across Missouri, and beyond. We have a broad reach influencing all corners of the globe, daily demonstrating that CMU lives its mission to make a difference in the world.

NETWORK Gifts in Kind: $160,623.30

Campus Ministry: $169,430.30

Ashby-Hodge Gallery: $27,170.00 Athletic Boosters: $18,676.00

Friends of Music: $76,964.00

2013 2014 2015 2016

GIVING

Little Theatre: $6,870.00

Assembly Hall Renovation: $196,138.26 Other Restricted: $546,911.98

$7,825,181.14

$7,908,113.48

$2,235,551.65

$2,398,938.29

Central Annual Scholarship Fund $459,559.09 Vision for the Sciences $515,028.97

Endowment & Hall of Sponsors $510,991.91

Restricted Gifts $1,202,783.84 Unrestricted Gifts $5,136,817.33

FY16 Gifts Total

ENROLLMENT FINANCE

CMU - 2013

Top Majors by student enrollment

Health Professions

Education

256

CMU - 2016

261

Sciences

195

$12.8M

$31.6M 19% 19% 62%

FY16 Budget Breakdown

Student Campus Services Support Academics $6M $6M $19.6M

Thanks for Your Support!

Content presented is collected from internal & external sources, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Numbers are unaudited.

Honor CMU Roll

2015-16 Honor Roll of Donors

We are excited to honor all who contributed to CMU between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. We have made every effort to be accurate; however, in case of error or omission, we apologize and would appreciate knowing. Please contact us via phone at 660-248-6232, or via email advance@centralmethodist.edu.

Partners ($25,000+)

J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Elbridge W. Bartley Jr. Earl F. and Sunny Bates C. Fred and Virginia Wood Bergsten Deloris Bryant Commercial Trust Company Robert E. and Becky Courtney John W. and Margaret Woodward Drakesmith L. W. and Kelly Jacobs IV Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Margaret R. Lee Estate* Bruce R. and Kathleen Maier Missouri Conference UMC Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Lucy Eason Shackelford Estate*

Tower Society

($10,000-$24,999) Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Cora E. Adkins Estate* Judith Ann Apel Eugene Biermann Brisley Scholarship Loan Fund Coil Construction Inc. James C. Denneny III Ronald Lee and Virginia McCoy Frede Jack and Jennie Golding Estate* Robert L. Hahne Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Harry L. Hickman Estate* Elaine M. Hilgeman John D. Hutcherson Marianne E. and David Inman Arthur and Dana McMillan Jacob Janet L. Jacobs W. Kirk and Kristy Meyer Missouri Colleges Fund Inc. Michael D. Mueller Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Robert T. and Carolyn Summers Perry Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon W. Michael and Mary Lynn Kirk Reid David P. and Arlene M. Schinke N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner James A. and Dianna Hart Shelton Sondra Sercu Spalding John M. & Barbara Palmer Wasson Estate* Maurice H. Wilson R. Doug and Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright

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Order of Eagles

($5,000-$9,999) Addison Biological Laboratory Robert F. Anderson Mildred Higdon Bartee Clinton Hill/Allen Tran FDN ConocoPhillips Richard L. and Irene Virginia Dalton Deloitte Foundation Roger D. and Judy Drake Ernst & Young Foundation Edith I. Anderson Garst Joseph E. Geist Michael J. and Sarah Ellen Kocher Hahn Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller Carol E. Walls Howell IBM Matching Grants Program Florence L. Innes Paul W. King Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. Robert J. LaMore Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz Missouri UMC Foundation C. Gregory Monroe J. Fletcher Monroe M. David Monroe Valerie J. Penn Kyle Eugene and Kellie Piesbergen Platz Publishing Concepts Inc. David L. and Thelma T. Steward David Mack Stewart H. Cooke Sunoo Jan J. Sunoo Thermal Mechanics Inc.

Howard- Payne Society ($2,500-$4,999)

Don V. Allemann David W. and Nancy Bandy Robert C. and Debbie Barnes Howard J. and Celia Roberts Barnhard Barbara A. Bartee Dimmit Lee Brown Memorial Trust* Joy Drewel The Featherston Foundation Sally A. Firestone Keith A. and Susan Gary Raymond W. Glover John O. and Beth Hammond Gooch Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Gerald A. Hahne Brian and Heather D. Warren Hall Inovatia Laboratories LLC Timothy Jackman Anne Raine Joyce George W. and Shouli Kessinger Carl O. and Catherine Hampton Lester

Fall 2016

Elizabeth Wood Marshall Merle and Kathy Masonholder Carol and Marvin McCall W. Darrell Meyer Albert F. and Etta Mae Mutti John Carter Porter Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear Kurt N. Rohr and Constance Sharav SandPointe Foundation, Inc. Roberta W. Schlanker David R. and Pamela Schmieg Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Toyota Motor Engineering Wallace J. and Dara M. Turnage J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Wells Fargo Community Support Shirley Wegener Westlake Donald W. and Barbara Madden Wright

President Society

($1,000-$2,499) R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander Lowell D. Allen Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Donald Lee and Mary Della Lenger Armitage Betty Arnett Charles T. Ashby AT&T Foundation Gary E. and Sara M. Hackley Bagby Nancy Avery Bartmess Mark Q. and Lois Barton F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner Ronald Oliver Bolm Patrick S. Brackley Barbara Burcham Brumitt J. Douglas Burton David W. and Carol Platt Butler Lauretta R. Byrd Paul L. and Eleanor Rudd Calvert John M. and Jacqueline Allred Cheary Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Herman A. Crisler Jr. Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Joe Wes Davis Jr. Matthew T. and Wendy F. Biache Dawson Susan Markland Donnelly Larry T. and Nancy Woodward Drebes Norman E. Drissell* Ruth Crowe Drissell M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Paul A. and Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Robert H. and Mary Gaines Easterday Nancy Lou Ellis Thomas Ellsworth Stacy Enke Fayette Area Community Trust Charles R. and Peggy Ann Tyrer Fisher Joy Dodson and John A. Flanders Frances Lucille Foster

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Marjorie VanHorn Fredrickson Jay L. Frost Chad L. and Sally Gaines Patricia Gainey Paul M. Galatas Helen C. Gift Janet Jacobs Gooding T. Keith and Jeanne Yaeger Grebe Don A. and Jean Borgelt Gruenewald Rita J. Gulstad H & R Block Foundation Thomas S. Hahs Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Robert A. and Cindy Harlan Donald F. and Lynette Haenssler Harrison L. Kyle and Marie Frazee Hern Lance and Mary Anne Estes Herrick Fred R. and Patricia Phillips Hilgeman Roger M Hime John H. and Nancy Balzer Holt Malcolm E. and Donna J. Widhalm Hower Gail D. and Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Charles W. Hull David R. and Meghann Kathleen Teague Hutchison Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison Timothy Ireland Alice Jo Harper Jackson Jaqlyne S. Jackson Joshua E. and Sarah Jacobs William H. and Patsy J. Jacobs Ivan C. and Grace Donaldson James Michael A. and Patricia Emery Jefferies Carol A. Joyce J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr James M. and Kay Kimbell Robert G. and Marilyn Kirby William B. Kountz Jr. William D. Langworthy Glenn Wilber Lawrence David T. and Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Clyde G. and Mary Sue Weaver Lear Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Robert W. Leech James M. Luetjen James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh McKesson Foundation Max and Sally Michael Missouri Employers Mutual Thomas and Lisa Mosley Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Frederick C. Nix Karen A. Nordquist Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Alfred F. Pannier* Richard L. and Karen Parker Janice Egner Peerson Carolyne Wilder Peery

Honor Roll Thomas E. and Marla Witis Pundmann William James and Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint Patricia Brown Robertson O. A. and Anne D. Robinson Margaret Peters Sandring Ann E. Sherman and Roy Schubert Ruth A. Henderson Sears Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Gordon G. Shields David Alan and Lori Roberts Smith Gary Allan and Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Eva L. Hensley Steger Stockton UMC Joseph Vincent Swisher Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon Bennie N. and Robin Bage Till John Cortes Tincher Eric Martin Trelz Union Pacific Melvin and Elizabeth Vahle CGA* M. Kathy Vieth Inja Wang Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. Todd H. and Sherry White Miles C. and Laura Earlene Snider Whitener Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Williams-Keepers CPA Lyman Ralph Wood Thomas L. Yancey Keith W. Young and Terrance Coan Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck

Central Associates ($500-$999) Kenneth C. and Ardith Haley Anderson AT&T Federal PAC O. Nelson and Kristi Wiebe Auer Ola Lee Barnett Estate* Larry R. Baumgardner Logan Johnson and Julie Weaver Bennett Diane Wilson Blackwelder Sally Murray Bocklage Holly M. Toler Boyer James J. and Caryl R. Bryan Linda Magruder Burnett Jerry D. Byrd Larry and Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Beverly J. Clinkenbeard Mark R. and Sadowna Conarroe William G. and Debbie L. Conrow Richard and Rebecca Blum Curry Mark K. and Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Edward A. Doisy III* Celia Utlaut Drake David A. and Teresa Beasley Drissell Janet R. Evans Newell S. and Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry First UMC Presbyterian David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox

Carol A. Calvert Fricke Millicent B. Guerri Halliburton Foundation Inc. Susan L. Patrick Haury Martha Rogers Holman Robert William and Marva G. McBride Iglehart G. Willard and H. Kay Fothergill Jenkins Victoria Janee Vahle Jenne Robert Louis and Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson Chad and Kristen Jolly Louis and Kathryn E. Assel Koenig Julia Forderhase Koirtyohann Judy Ann Martin and Cleo Kottwitz Bryan and Connie Brantner Kunze Jeanne Pegues Lawing Chris and Brenda Lilly Sara E. Liter-Kuester William J. and Patricia Sue O’Dell Lundquist David J. and Mary Alice Malmo Eugene F. W. Martin Stephen Glenn and Diane McClure Judith Kapp McGuire Thomas Wesley Meyer MO United Methodist Foundation Monnie Sue Wilcoxson Murtha Phillip L. Neimeyer David D. and Mary Norbury S. Eric and Kay Cantlon Otterness Palen Music Center Paul A.* and Joyce Eberling Parks David C. Powell Everett D. and Jane Ann Latham Powell James T. and Marie L. Powell Kent W. and Becki Propst Marvin R. and Donna Naumann Pyron David Leo and Sylvia Remington Braxton P. and Judith Engel Rethwisch Elmer E. and Diana L. Vaughn Revelle A. Ruth Richardson George Michael and Marlynn K. Lolley Robinson Patricia A. Fulton Rogers Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe Jack E. and Sharon Goodman Rubey Martin D. Rudloff Salem-in-Ladue UMC James Joseph and Cheri Shipman Keith E. Shostrom Harry E. Snodgrass III Sonshine Graphics Mick A. and Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde State Farm Companies Foundation Joel and Mindy Stefanski Mary Morrison Stitt Arthur Q. and Ruth L. Svoboda Richard D. and Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Michael J. Thompson C. Craig and Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry Randall Werth Vemer Verizon Foundation Merlin Jane Uphaus Weber William E. and Shawn Celesta Bonar

Fall 2016

Wells Beth McCune Whitaker Kevin and Paige Yost Brett and Julie Ann Biesemeyer Ziegler

CMU Club ($250-$499) Keith A. Abernathy Betty Adams Robert F. and Shelby A. Michael Alexander Angel L. Allen AmazonSmile Foundation Lawrence C. and Terri Rohlfing Anderson Ronald Lee and Susan M. Atteberry Robert C. Badger Jr. John Robert Baker Joe E. and Jane Ash Belew Robert Blanton III Boeing Company Gift Match Program Tara Nall Brackman Tom and Mari Brown Charles E. and Pam Buck Jack and Mary June Birbeck Bush Jerilyn Stiegemeyer Campbell Kevin B. and Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell John J. and Jerri L. Carter Marilyn E. Caul Gregory Chandler Sr. Nancy Riddell Chop Donald M. and Linda J. Claycomb Colgate-Palmolive Company William Edward and Marion Sherman Cooley Star S. Allemann Cox Martha Jean Ott Cutler Oluwemimo Akinlolu Daramola George Allen and Raelene Casatta Derrieux James Wilfred and Barbara Stocker Diggs Jeffrey Kent Dinan Janet A. Doll Mark Eggleston Farmington UM Women Robert D. and Susan Farr William E. Fennel Robert T. Firestone Robert L. Fisher Thomas Braun Fitzsimmons Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Glen S. Garrett John W. Gawason Martha Amick and Kenneth Gebhardt Patsy Schnell Green Albert Owen and Helen Virginia Held Griese Carl J. and Merilee Jaeger Grigsby Dennis G. and Gina Gordon Hagedorn Mary Allyn Haines Gale and Carolyn Hairston John and Stacie Hall Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington Denzil J. and Nell Hawes-Davis Spencer Clay Hedgepeth James and Tia Higbie Patricia Jordan Hilgedick

Central Methodist University Talon

Elroy H. Hines Pamela J. Welcelean Hines Robert D. and Carolyn Shedd Hoehn Gilbert Gene Humphrey Ruth Craig Innes Roehl W. and Kathy Johnson Ronald A. and Nancy Johnson Jack L. and Lenora Stone Jost Gary E. and LaDonna Henry Justice Janet B. Kelty Alice L. Freese Kennedy Paul T. Klemme Linda M. Bradley Knox Donna Shy Kubik Edward H. and Amy H. Lee Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther George A. and Dorothy Gould Luther Shirley C. Stewart Mason Mary Louise McWilliams Memorial UMC Farmington C. Gary Miles Caroline Smith Miller Aaron Thomas Mepham and Carolyn B. Shepard Money Tim Monnig Monsanto Fund Museum of Art & Archaeology Odell Nelson Robert Lee and Ewing Elizabeth Crowe Noren Oliver Funeral Home LLC Willard Glennon Owens Darren and Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Paskill, Stapleton & Lord Charles Lee Perry Premiere Dentistry of Tahlequah Procter & Gamble Fund John B. and Sharon K. Tally Renick Rosemary Vineyard Richardson James C. Roberts Michael B. Roberts Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. Marian Olson Rusk Salem UMC R. Lane and Connie Neal Richman Sander Nancy Corcoran Schmidt Shirley Schroeder Schutte Gerald W. and Barbara K. Bauer Shannon Judith Lynne Chaney and Martin R. Slimmer David E. Smith Jr. Gloria Runge Speer Brian J. and Jennifer R. Spielbauer Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman J. Todd and Georgia Elwell Stewart Michael D. and Patricia L. Stokes Phillip W. and Janet Ann Carroll Swearingen David W. Sweiger Kim Chung and Betty Y. Tang William C. and Jerry Lynn Taylor Jeffrey A. Thomas Vantage Consultants Paul E. and Mary Lee Burke Vivian E. C. and Anne Core Walker III W. Randall Washburn Gary K. Wideman H. Kendall and E. Kathleen Wilcox

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Honor Roll Robert P. Williams Larry and Rena Rickman Yocom

Century Club ($100-$249) Christopher S. Abercrombie Melissa K. Thurmon Abkemeier Karen Kieffer Meister Acheson George Rodgers and Ruth Windsor Adams Dan E. and Patricia Nemitz Adkison Mark and Georganne Allard Eva M. Allen Deanna S. Toot Allsman Richard and Jenice F. Renfro Ambelang Kirk and Rachelle Ankrom Charles B and Laura A Antal Evelyn Locke Archer Richard John and Peggy Lee Moser Armentrout William LaFayette Armontrout Brian Gary and April Lynne Ash David P. and Emilie G. Atkins Michael B. Auchly Audsley Monument Company Aviation Fabricators Gale Love Bailey Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Thomas Ray and Iva Lou Alcorn Banning Mary Headrick Barenkamp Robert Henry Barkelew Bert A. Barnes Bruce E. Barnett Sandra L. Barney John J. Barry Ron Bartley Margaret A. Bartold David P. and Martha E. Wilke Bates Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Harold E. Beasley D. Gail Oonk Beck Walt J. Belcher Patrick and Clara Bello Larry Lee and Janet Marie Roussin Bennett Jerry D. and Joanne Berneche Bernie UMC Keith T. and Marcia Lubbers Berry Charles J. and Gail Preuss Berthe Milton S. Berwin William Kruse Bielenberg Judith Ann Moore Bierman Christine A. Billingsley Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Richard H. Blackburn Judith Jackson Blair Anne B. Blanton John M. Blough William and Lisa Boedeker Jerrol L. and Beverly Brase Boehmer Brian Joseph Bohner Paul O. and Janet L. Cotton Bond Larry and Susan Catron Borts Carol Bramon Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Susan E. Brandt Alvin and Sandy Brass

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Patricia Trotter Brawner Clark and Holly Bredehoeft Charles Baker and Sandra White Brown Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown Roger D. and Linda S. Klott Brown Shirley Mae Brown Wesley Leroy and Beverly Brun Robert Lake and Judy Bryant Bulte Company, Inc. James E. Bureman Jerry E. and Judith Lynn Hawkins Burge Jo Ann Noce Burkart Donald E. and Alice Burke Sally Swank Burke Paula Manson Burkhart Kenneth S. Burton Bushwhacker Bend Winery S. Jacqueline Byland Donald E. Byrd Herman C. and Wanda Charlene West Byrd Yvonne L. Brown Byrne Dennis J. Caffrey Guy E. and Sandra Kay Sillin Callison Mary Lou Snider Camp Carol A. Capps Charles J. and Ge Juan B. Cardwell Dean W. Carlisle* Samuel J. Castleberry Central Bank Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Sara J. Chaney Martha Parrish Chapman Nettie N. Cherrington Christensen Construction Company William M. Clark Clark’s Fork Mutual Insurance Mary Hutchinson Clay Anne Coates-Conaway John Andrew Coleman Cleo Robert Colville Community Auto Sales LLC Margaret Rich Cook Deanna Rae Cooper John H. and Linda D. Coutts Carol Graham Covey Dennis Charles Cox John C. and Jeana Kay Dicken Cox Ronald F. and Susie Cox John Milton Cozean Donald C. Crabill John C. and Leslie Ann Reynolds Craig Mary Jane Crigler Carol J. Prebble Crossley Beau and Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson Brad and Lisa Davis Richard R. Day M. David and Lucy Aufdenberg Dealy James D. and Laura S. Blankenship Dean Morris F. and Jo Nell Parrott Dearing Russell E. Dehn Randal C. and Sally J. DeMasters Carol Denninghoff J. H. and Charlotte Lee Dethero Michael and Susan W. Devaney James W. Devine Virginia Gossom Dieckgrafe William E. and Karen L. Hays Dierks

Fall 2016

Thomas F. Dillingham John A. Ditto Ross A. and Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Mildred Kamp Dowling K D and C G Drayer Sara Ann Walkup Drummond Peggy Tuley Dryden* Carl R. Dulgeroff Duncan’s Diner Charles G. Earley Sheila Beckett Early H. Kay Easton D.A. Ebersole Elizabeth A. May Edwards Verl E. Edwards L. Susan Eigel Stuart Emmert Jr. Rebecca M. Emrich David C. Epps M. Diane McIntyre Evans Sue Shields Evans William, Jr. and Lisa Evans Nancie Peacocke Fadeley William C. and Phyllis Faulks George and Becky Evans Feaster John Daniel Ferrier Paula Ann Gresham Fetherston Susie Fiegel David M. Firestone Marylin Gibson Fisher Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Jerry Allen and Susan Meyer Fletcher Tina M. Braun Foglesong Mary Louise Johnson Forbes Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster Robin Gus and Sandra Dreyzehner Frank Karen R. Frankenfeld Michael A. Frederick Robert and Diana Freeman Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service Caroline E. Funk Ann Dewease Gainey Steve Galloway James H. and Jacque Gameson Martha Garnett Michael and Denise M. Gebhardt Norvelle S. Geiger Anthony Frances Geiser Pat Michael Gibb Wesley Edwin Gingrich Chris and Denise M. Wilson Gissenaas G. Thomas Gitchoff Nancee Anderson Gladden Martha J. Gleich Lenore M. Olson Glore Shirley Alexander Golembeck Gordonville Zion UMC Larry C. Graham II Mary Ann Grannemann Jennifer Thornton Graves Mary Lu Graves Kurt and Billie Grieshober Bobby Ray Grove Lari Ray Grubbs Kate Diane Gruenewald Emily Firestone Guion Gary J. Gutjahr H & H Rentals Doug and Sally E. Hackman Paul E. and Milly Haggard

Central Methodist University Talon

Robert D. and Suzanne Walton Hall Stephen C. Hamilton Donald E. Hamra Margaret E. Davis Hamra George R. Hanna Pat and Jeanne M. Hanna Joseph M. Hannah II Dennis Dean Hansen Charles R. and Doris Harlow Marian Berniece Carter Harmon John D. Harris Benjamin O. Hart Hartmann & Pegram William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler Robert B. and Vicki Reynolds Harvey Norman J. Haupt Daniel W. and Janet Alice Boysel Hayes Vicki Watt Headley Walter Bryan Heaven Loes J. Hedge Latham Bennett and Rebecca Henkey Hermann UMC Bill Herrell Charles Edward and Cassandra Carlock Herrman Leonard and Megan Wright Hess Linda Marie DeForest Hess Margaret Thompson Hewitt Cheryl Murtha Hewkin Maria M. Heyssel William Frank Hibbeler Hillyard, Inc. James P. and Rosemary Luke Hitchner Robert N. and Ruth Benner Hix Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge* Jonathan Eugene Holem John E. Holland John R. and Jane E. Banta Hopkins Sylvia Yvonne Hopkins Harvey W. and Lois Jean Graf House Ted and Mardi House George S. Howell Gerald M. and Frances Hardy Hoxworth J. Douglas and Ann Hoy Charles Richard and Barbara Ann Huddleston Donna Rigby Huddleston Morris W. Hudgins Mertland J. & Barbara Hughes Susan E. Hurst Cecily Bruce Hutchison Betty Switzer Hutson Huttsell Construction Co. Inc. J. Steven and Susan K. Jackson Anita Allison Jarvis Martha A. Johnson Ruth Reid Johnson Stephen G. Johnson Verne Wesley Johnson C. Jeanie Muff Jones Mark Hunter and Marilyn Harashe Jones Ruth Marie Gassner Jones Steven Russell and Tracy Renee Crowe Jones Mayo Givens Kasling Carolyn Johnson Kemper Charles H. Kemper Jr. Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow Kidder UMC

Honor Roll Joel P. and Suzanne Conley Kidwell Wayne C. and Elaine Kidwell Charlotte Wills Kimbrough Brian Paul King Edgar D. and Evelyn E. Morrison Kinkade Carson and Merial Kinnison E. Dale Kleinschmidt* Robert W. Kleinschmidt Frank and Lydia L. Breedlove Klocke Furn F. Knapp Jr. Shari Kraus Joseph A. Labuta Lake Creek UMC Thomas B. LaMartina Jim and Annetta L. Lenzi Lamb Marcia Kay Cline Lambert Matthew J. Larigan Danny Gene Larkin Judy LaTurno Julia M. Lay Lawrence and Jayne E. Layden Gingy Lebold J Edward Lee J. Garth Leigh Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke Mary Liddy Barbara Anne Davis Lipstadt Richard L. and Nanetta Litle Jerrold W. and Joyce Maudell Summers Longwell Lester E. Lorenz Richard T. Loy Agatha Maasen Macs Cove Docks Don Mahaffy Jack C. Manning Marvin Max and Mary Anne Watters Manring Max R. and Sally E. Spickelmier Marble Cynthia L. Lausen Marek William A. Markland Dale Gene and June Dannenberg Marksberry Margaret Marquard Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall Donald R and Sharon J Martin Larry J. and Sue Gillilan Martin Samuel P. Mason Helen L. Johnson Matkins Paul M. Maynard James K and Mina L McClure Robert J. McDonald John M. and Edith S. McGuire Lisa Ann McGuire Mary Groce Merrifield Carol S. Benson Meyer Meyer Electric Co. Inc. Mid-City Lumber Midwest Physical Therapy Miknan’s Main Street Pub Robert Lothair and Patsy Houts Miller Steve W. Miller Todd S. and Lynn A. Stacy Miner Natalie Michelle Minkel Missouri Thorns FC Carolyn A. Collins Mitch Jerry M. Moon Karen DeMott Moore Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs

Moorehead Janice Doll Morand R. Philip and Karen Morris Mitchell Andrew Morrow John H. and Audrey A. Morton Kathryn S. Swinger Motley Matthew Chris and Amy Mueller Dennis and Jeanne Murphy Lynne Handkins Murphy The Murton Group Dayton L. and Janice Neal Sandra A. Brauss Neas Carolyn Sanford Newburn Max Allen and Carolyn Yvonne Bartee Nickerson Jerome and Charlotte Westhues Niemeier Sara Anton North Donald L. and Phyllis Clarke Northington Oakland UMC Buckner Todd D. Oberlin Orpha Ochse Lewis C. Odneal Olney UMC John Orscheln John Ferol Overfelt Deronda Bird Page Gene Page Rose M. Diekroeger Palmer Paragon Certified Restoration Ann Ipsen Parks Anita L. Goetz Patt Ronald P. Patterson DJ and Terri Paul Michael C. Payden John and Leslie Penning III William R. Pentland PEO Chapter AU Stephen L. and Nancy B. Percy Jane Martin Perry Timothy Turner and Leslie Anne Devaney Perry Lester and Judy Peters R. Rheatta Kelley Petty Dixie Farnham Philipp John D. Phillippe Edward and Patricia Daniels Phillips Physical Performance Systems Pickleman’s Terrance Allen Pickles Kerry and Denise Evelyn Pihana Knial R. and Elena Ruth Piper Poague, Wall, Cox & Adams LLC George William Potter Frank Eugene Potts Andrea Jill Pratte Prosser Carpet Service James D. Pruitt Jr. Doyle E. and Gayle Cobb Puntney Paul J. and Dora Mae Purcell Purschke, White, Robinson & Becker PWArchitects Inc. Prentiss Rankin George Robert and Joy Rasche Darryl K. Redhage Terry J. and Susan Clark Reichert Rodney K. and Katie Rhodes Douglas Van Rice Chris B and Kathy Sepmoree Richardson Rayman P. Richardson

Fall 2016

Roberta W. Richey Jacquelynn Knight Richmond Richard L. and Carol Kelly Rickenbaugh Erick Louis and Angela Weicken Roe Steven L. Roedner Joanne and John Roman Terry R. Rottler Daniel Wayne and Amy Jo Royston Nora S. Rudd Michael Joseph and Maryann Rustemeyer Clarice Bruss Sage Kristine E. Bare Sanderson Floyd C. Satterlee Jean A. Savina Schmidt Farm Supply Dorothy Storer Schnell Paul and Lisa Schoephoerster Daniel M. Schores Ronald B. Schowe Sally Ann Schwab Elizabeth Given Scott Sally Scott-Blackburn Bertha Mae Guenther Scrivner Catherine Lynn Shanahan Judy Shannon John R and Barbara J Shaw William T. Shay Shelter Insurance Matthew Alan and Stasia Sherman Ryan B. and Nicole Brianne Sanders Sherman Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Walter B. Shull Susan and B. G. Sides Edna Evelyn Sims David G. Skelton Dexter Slagle Dennis Y. Slate Douglas D. Sleade Elliott W. Doc Smith Jerie L. Smith Nancy J. Evans Smith Beverly Bond Smull Snoddy’s Store Holly Geiger Snow Kevin and Sandy Snow Peter M. Soens Lynn R. Solomon Larry W. and Sue Mutti Sonner Susan B. Kettenacker Spaulding David McClellan Spencer Michael D. & Linda R. Spilman Gary G. and Karla Sprick St. Andrew’s UMC De Soto James George Stamos State Farm Insurance Tom and Rosie Stauder James Steffan O. Otto and Carolyn J. Steinhaus Gary Lee and Venetta S. Rowlison Stephens Kenneth R. Stephens Patricia L. Stevens Jay and Mona Stevenson Dianne A. Dietz Stever John Robert Stewart Dan Stockman Charles Gale Stowers J. Chris and Eunice A. Boyington Straub

Central Methodist University Talon

Elizabeth Ann Stretz Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Jerry D. and Kristy Hanks Strickland Albert W. Swafford Keith D. Swanson George W. and Carolyn Sweet Bruce and Karen Swenson Miguel Aguon Taitano Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Gail Grote Thoele Catherine J. Thogmorton Rhys N. and Sharon G. Thomas Mary Ella Thomasson Charles D. and Lou Thompson Deborah Slade Thompson Harold Richard Thompson Kim Sinclair Thompson Frank Thompson Insurance Michael W. Thrasher William B. Toelke Michael D. Trosper Sue Tucker Troutner Elnora E. Tucker Donald E. Tunks Elmer W. Twente J. Wesley and Joan M. Fuller Ummel UMW Sikeston Russell and Janet Vahle Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht Larry M. VandeVen Jr. Jane M. Tiemeyer Vogl Sandra L. Abayon Vyvoda Eldon Delmar and Christel Hosse Wahlers Walker-Winter Insurance Dorsey Daniel Wallenmeyer Carter D. and Sandra S. Leech Ward Watkins Roofing Jerry W. Watson Alan L. and Carol Proett Weatherford Kenneth J. and Alice Jackson Weinand David A. Weiss Alice L. Campbell Wells Elwood G. and Helen Templeton Wells Judy Fletcher Wells Jennifer Wesselman Harold W. and Donna Westhues Bernice H. White Roy Don and Franchelle Vaughan Whitehead Jill Cornett Whitlow Jacquelyn Hawker Whitworth Bonnie Jean Wickers Steve and Carroll Flaspohler Wies Robert and Edris Wilhoit John and Dawn Wilkins Robin Yvonne Willi Jimmy A. and Angetta Mae Williams Melissa Williams & Doug Solliday James M. Willis Meredith Holscher Wills Charlie F. and Kimberly Mary Wilson Elizabeth Ann Wilson James L. Winningham Derry Allen Wiswall Clinton and Carolyn Wofford Rosemary M. Wolf James P. Womack Velma Ruth Blansett Woods Ralph Lee and Delores Bland Woodward Kathryn M. Landes Workman

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Honor Roll Charles W. and Pat Wright Samuel D. Yankee J. W. and Beth Hicks Youle Alan H. Yount John B. Yuelkenbeck William and Beverly Laidley Zimmerman

Green and Black Club (up to $100) Matthew S. Abernathy Roger Lee Adair Mark A. and Rosemarie Adams Nancy F. Bollinger Adams Lynne Alexander Warren E. Alford Allison Kay Allgood Paul and Sharon Allgood Caroline Marie Anderson Connie Jones Anderson Ronald L. and Nancy Anderson David D and Mary L Antal Linda Antal Steven R and Martha J Antal William Bruce Anton Assoc. of Women for Education William V. and Dorothy Jean Ayres Edward and Roberta Bahr Michael Allen and Mary E. Douglas Bancroft Samual Udell Barco Leroy A. and Margaret A. Barnhart Leonard Anthony Barry Marjorie K. Baskett Wilma Jean Dietzel Batchelor Paul B. and Allicia Young Baum Nylah Beach Susan Annette Todd Beach Darlene F. Beaman Sharon Tschappler Beavers Phillip R. Bechtold Wallace and Mary Beck Sharon Bell Jennifer Thurmon Bennett Joseph and Francoise Bien Elaine Vemmer Bierwirth Thomas Sterling Birch Kristen Elizabeth Bailey Blaser Richard O Blatz Hilda Ann Haas Blevins Allen L Blitz Carol Charlwood Block Dianne Blume Denny and Kathy Bopp William Eugene Borchardt Woodrow T. Bounds Gene C. and Cindy Bowen Joan Chandler Bowes Kimberly Kay Brady Lawrence E. Breeze Anita Scott Brigance Alice Lucille Brockman Norma Horine Broombaugh Brad Allan Broome Alan L. Brotherton Helen M. O’Bryan Brown William Bastin and Penny Brown

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Alan C. Brueggemann Mary M. Bryant Eric M. and Kelcey A. Buck William H. Bunge Sr. Lyle W. Burgess Karen Wagganer Burton Melvin K. Burton Margaret J. Pettigrew Byerly Rodney S. Cable Kurt J. and Anna Margaret Jenkins Calkins Donna McCrea Campbell LeAnn Foster Campbell Emmett Albert Capstick Roy C. Carraway Jr. Wanda Straube Carter Ines Maria Chalbaud Margaret Ann Alsop Chambers Melinda McCrary Cherrington Eldred Marion Childs Eric and Vickie Chism Shirley Jean Howell Clemons Catherine Cloyd Michael L. and Dianne Bell Cochran Ralph L. and Barbara Jean Wirt Colby Susan J Cole Vicki J. Cole Ryan A. and Andrea M. Coleman David R. Collum Richard and Julie Combs Roxanne L. Connell Garett Clay Cook Andrew Stephen Cornilsen Heather Couch Leo J. Courter Arthur and Patsy Craig Shawna Crisler Donald B. and Carlene C. Cullimore John Henry Curtis Todd W. Dalzell Lea M. Daniel Meagan N. Davis Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Susan M. Dearing Phyllis Jean Davis Detherow Kathryn D. Dickey Deanna L. Dickmeyer Gloria Dietrich Kimberly A Dillon William R. Dineen Barbara M. Thornton Dionne Camilla Womack Dollins Shirley Faubion Dougherty Kathryn Susan Dowden David Bynon Dozier Patricia H. Drumm Mark and Becky Dudley John Calvin Dvorak Jerry and Karen Jean Ebbesmeyer Maurice Eckhoff Allen Lee and Sharon Sue Smith Edwards Susan D. Stephens Elrod Alvin and Yvonne Ervin Jeremy Scott Esry Eureka High School David and Debra Eversmeyer Kaitlyn D. Eversmeyer Jacquelyn J. Peterson Faenger Arleen Westerfeld Fanter David C. Fanter Robert Louis and Velma Fae Ragsdale

Fall 2016

Felt Margaret Shrout Fencken Rebbecca I. Fenton Randall Stanley Feuers Eric B Feutz Julia M. Kirk Film John D. and Helen Irene Morris Finley William C. and Glenda L. Finnie Mona Gail Fisher Suzanne Fitzgerald Laura Allman Fleetwood V. Bailey Flemming Sarah Frances Koontz Forbes Angela S. Baker Fore Suzanne Bruening Forim Kelsey Danielle Forqueran Kent Lee and Jo-Ellen Ballak Forrest David and Hope I. Fortel Charles and Amy Ann Utterback Foutes Dale P. Frame Paul Joseph Frank Robert C. Frank William C. and Sharon K. Menefee Frazee Myrl and Susan Frevert Daniel E. and Sandra Rohlfing Fridley Fred F. Fuller Spencer and Rebecca L. Jackson Galloway Erwin A. and Gail Raymond Gampp Marde Kay Kent Gann Elinor Simmons Gerdes Kristen M. Gibbs Patricia S. Gillman Benjamin D. and Lacey Elizabeth Gladden David Gold Elizabeth Gold Joyce A. Green Gordy Theresa M. McHugh Gossett Rodney D. Gott Henry B. and Claudia Graham John Jason Graves Julia Campbell Gray Wallace G. and Ina Turner Gray Daniel W. Green John M. and Diane Foster Gregory Dorothy J. Morgan Grimm Mary-Ellen Singer Grisham Diu Kiet Ha John Hachtel Leo and Delores Hadfield Terry and Susan E. Haggard Anna Jones Haines* Amanda Sue Hale Duane R. Hall Kevin Hampson Richard Hamra Marsha R. Standley Hansen David and Susan Peters Harbison Harry T. Harness Alan W. and Cindy Harper JoAnn Marie George Harper Dorothy L. Rupp Harrell Linda Gilmore Harris Paige L. Harrison James B. and Regina M. Haskamp James A. Hawkins Joseph C. and Carol S. Headley Robert L. Hemmerla David Allen and Cynthia Spaugh

Central Methodist University Talon

Henderson Helen Moon Henderson Robert J. Henderson Jr. Mary Donece Henke Patricia C. Herbert James Ralph Hertzler Tommie and Cheryl Heuer Marc Hibbard Jane Lammers Hicklin Frank G. and Judith Olive Mundy Hideg Milton Hilbrecht Heather Lessly Hilgedick William R. Hilgeman Jane Leach Hill William Wallace Hix Rodney D. and Shelley Hoffman Flora Hogenmiller Holtwick Chiropractic Home Oil Company Robert L. Hood Kelly Snow Hooper Linda M. Smith Hope Virgil Keith Howe Alice J. Tschappler Huebner Siobhan Hughes Carla Hustead Patsy S. Huth Stephen B. Hux James W. and Sylvia A. Ireland Bill and Roxi James Mark and Mary Markland Jarboe Christina A. Binggeli Johnson Lorea Ann Johnson Parker Johnson Gary F. Jones Allison L. Jones-Olson Mark and Carrie Jostes Julius Juracsik Norma Deen Lirely Juracsik Thomas P. and Willa Lee Yoder Kampman Kansas City Southern John L and Beth Ann Keener Patrick O. and Sandy Kelley James and Christine Kernan John Maurice Ketcher Karen Kienker Randy L. and Katrina Michelle Rockot Kimble John W. King Constance M. Kingore Ronald Dale Kirk Dian C. Braun Kittle Carlena L. Klusmeyer Stacey Jean Meyer Kottman Marion Greene Kraich Merlin and Ann Kreutzer Marianna Carr Krotz Jane Ellen Kruse Rudolph and Elizabeth Kruse Brenda S. White Kueck John Kurtz David and Sarah J. Felgar Kuschel Richard and Dawn Kuster C. Gary Ladd Paul or Fern Lamberd Maureen Dunn Lane Pamela T. Lovelett Lauderback Joan Lawson Addie Rebecca Layne C. Donald Lee

Honor Roll Kirk A. and Marlene Lee Brian and Beth Unser Lesemann Lois Lester Vera Singleton Lewis L. Arlen and Janet Schroeder Liberty Gary Wayne and Sarah Davis Linhart Levi Eugene Long Vaughn David and Pamela Luper Loomis Dylan Lorenz Ashley Nichole Lough J. P. and Constance Loveless Paula Moore Ludwick Richard and Patricia M. Luebbert Sheryl Huecker Luster Ann Poindexter Lyons Jane Makarewicz Emmitt Lionel Manion Jeremy Patrick Manning Lewis C. Mantels Roland and Caroline Margheim Jesse Aaron Marks Joan Martin Steve Martin Carol A. Matkin Martinez H.L. and M.K. Marx Jr Ricky A. and Julie Mae Massana Beverly K. Williams Mattli Larry D. Mattson M. Thoren and Jenna Rose Maule Sara Grimes McBeth Marilee McCallister Don and Sherry McCarty Ramona E. Skinner McCarty Livia Still McCauslin Carlos D. McCullough David McCullough Rose Mary Stock McKelvey Marilyn Shepard McMillan MaryAnna Hickman McNeel Wiley R. and Maryellen McVicker Vernon Meckfessel Gregory A. Medendorp Russell L Mehl Stanley E. Mehrhoff Harry D. Mendenhall Dawn A. Palmer Messerla Jeanne Messina Frederick Herman Meyer Jr. Alan Christian and Dorothy L. Michel Doyne E. Michie Kim D. Holmes Migdall David C. Miller Linda Ragene Miller Robert Hugh and Laura Ann Gaddis Miller Gregory C. and Jill Carmichael Mitchell Linda A. Sperry Koenig Mizell Glen A. and Paula J. Mohan Shelley M. Monnig Finley & Susan Montgomery Shirley L. Parks Moore Lois Nadine Turner Mordt Dennis R. Morgan Jay O. Morris John Albert Moxley James H. Mueller Stephanie L. Mullins Darren Douglas and Sarah E. Bussman Munns Charles Munter

Joanne M. Eiken Murphy Shirley Jo-Ann Murphy Kenneth Scott Myers John Thomas and Linda Roche Nagle Christina Marie Burke Nall Debra Marie Nation Steven and Amy M. Wies Nation Lawrence and Cora Nault Frances Karen Lauritson Nelson Kent E. Nesvik Nancy Morrison Nesvik John Gregory Nichols O. David Niswonger II M. Craig and Victoria Nolte Charles W. Norton Emily L. Nunnelly Gene P. and Janet W. Nuse Patricia A and Carroll P O’Connor Tom O’Connor and Diana Moxon Joseph Andrew Odneal Benjamin Harold Oliver Nathaniel Bruce Oliver Jan O’Neal Gary A. Ornburn David and Lesley Oswald Herschel B. and Donna Lee Owen F. Dan and Linda E. Frazee Page N. Kay Page Jack D. Parscale Carl W. Patterson Richard and Carol Pemberton Mary Jane Thornton Perkins Donald G. and Julia Pesek Melia T. Young Pfannenstiel Charlotte Thompson Pflum Doris V. Hackley Phillips Christine T. Pickett Maile Marie Lee Pihana Rho D. Pipes Kathy L. Porter Dennis K. and Bonnie Potter Edmund Lee Potts Claudia Powell James A. Powell Kenneth Walter Prather Carol A. Ridder Pregge John and Pamela Preston Samantha K. Pritchett Sharon Kay Powers Prokovich Vicki S. Purdy Lori Ann Pyatt Margaret E. Murray Quinn Robert A. Rackley Jeffrey A. Radel Mary Jo Saffarrans Ragar Mozaffar and Farahnaz Rahmatpanah William Michael Rambo III David R. and Ruth Allersmeyer Randall Sharon Schove Rathsam Patrick D. and Leslie Peters Reardon Barbara Suchland Reed Teresa Blair Reger Jacob Andrew Reichert Christina Pedroli Reilly Clifford W. Reynolds Nancy Asher Reynolds Lois C. Rhodes Howell B. and Kathy Lynn Rice Marilyn Bartholomew Rice Dale O. Richardson Donaleigh Piepmeier Richardson

Fall 2016

Layna Ann Richardson Thomas W. and Deborah V. Richmond Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Elizabeth Ann Magee Rooks Marilyn Young Roseberry Jane Morrison Ross M. Louise Gibson Rouchka Jill Rouse Ginger Knierim Royston Diane L. Johnson Rupp Cheryl L. Gray Sager Joan Dishman Sampson Luis Eugenio Sanchez Kenneth D. Sandy Jr. Gale and Ann S. Schafer Kitty Schewe J. Matthew and Cassandra Eversmeyer Schieffer Virginia Bell Clough Schilb Frank J. Schmer III Jennifer Leigh Schmidt Thomas Edwin Schneider John E. and Judith Yeast Schofield Stanley L. Schroeder Herbert G. and Gina Schuler Judith A. Schuster Susan L. Sendelweck M. Dale and Penny Pihana Shaw Robert and Carolyn J. Strother Shaw Kyle Shepard Ann Brookshire Sherer-Simpson Melissa Williams Shipman Katharine Whiteside Shope Jane Shover William Allen Sip Jr. Donald R. and Janet M. Sipes John H. Smiley Jr. Jill A. Smith John K. Smith Kathleen Welch Smith J. Darlene Smith-Grillos James W. and Lou Ann Brooks Snell Terry Henderson Snodgrass Patricia Owen Snowden Alda Goodwin Sommer Richard M. and Janice L. Kemper Spathelf Chris and Deanna Marie Sporleder Harold V. and Debra Steele Randy Stegelmeyer John A. and Barbara A. Bretch Stephens Doris Porter Bante Stephenson John D. and Luann D. Sterling David A. Stewart Kristine L. Stodgel Robert H. and Mary M. Stone Robert S. Strader Larry Ralph Stratton Alan and Joy Ownbey Strickler Christopher Dewayne Stroup George G. Suggs Jr. Angela Roach Taylor Elizabeth D. Fitch Terry Nancy Tharpe Jean Eisenstein Thompson Colleen Byrne Thurmon Mary Ann Ellis Tilden Susan Porter Tinge Jessica Maine Travlos Loyce L. Mausehund Turan Anne Sillers Turner

Central Methodist University Talon

Patsy Clark Tyrrell UMB Bank N.A. David R. and Lola M. Cooper Van Horn Kent and Alice J. Weil Van Landuyt W. Jean LeFever Vance Matthew T. and Elizabeth Vander Vennet Brad and Jan Vaughn Michael Vaughn Steven B. Vecchio Cesar Eduardo M. and Amanda Velez Beverly Everett Vestal Charlotte E. Ramsey Vetsch Virginia Education Association Carolyn Shride Wadlinger Joe L. Walcott Amanda I. Walker Krystal Nicole Walker James K. and Kathryn Y. Wallace Cody R. Wallingford MacKenzie J. Walter William R. and Constance E. Walters Daniel W. Wampler Jr. Ned Joseph and Margaret Louise Nelden Wantz Charlotte Davis Watchinski Samuel and Beth Watkins Jeff and Lola Watts Michael Edward Weber Wendell W. Weber Carol Anne Wegener Stephen J. Wegmann Phillip L. and Judith Galloway Westen Dean E. White Denis R. Whiteaker Jane Whitesides Robert Paul and Martha Gray Wiegers John David and Rachel Ellen Wiggans Jerry Willer Marilyn Knabe Williams Stephen E. Williams Melanie Leigh Wilmsmeyer Brian Scott and Laura G Noren Wilson J. Sharon Heffron Wilson David Bradley and Jill Wilmsmeyer Wiseman John P. Witte Joseph C. Witte Leland Basil Womack Fredric Elmer Wood Gary E. and Mary Joan Wood Rosemary Nixon Word C. Dean Wright Alan E. Wyckoff Lois Jean Boettcher Wyman Edwin and Joanne Madden Yaeger Irene Zeiger Dorothy Ritter Zimmerman William T. Zwikelmaier

* deceased

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Honor Roll

1854 Society

Members of the 1854 Society make an impact in the lives of current students by supporting the Central Annual Scholarship Fund with gifts of $1,000 or more annually.

J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Addison Biological Laboratory R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander Don V. Allemann Lowell D. Allen Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Robert F. Anderson Judith Ann Apel Donald Lee and Mary Della Lenger Armitage Betty Arnett David W. and Nancy Bandy Robert C. and Debbie Barnes Howard J. and Celia Roberts Barnhard Barbara A. Bartee Nancy Avery Bartmess Mark Q. and Lois Barton Earl F. and Sunny Bates Matthew J. and Katharine Schofield Beem C. Fred and Virginia Wood Bergsten Eugene Biermann Ronald Oliver Bolm Patrick S. Brackley Barbara Burcham Brumitt David W. and Carol Platt Butler Lauretta R. Byrd Paul L. and Eleanor Rudd Calvert

John M. and Jacqueline Allred Cheary Coil Construction Inc. Commercial Trust Company ConocoPhillips Robert E. and Becky Courtney Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Richard L. and Irene Virginia Dalton Joe Wes Davis Jr. Susan Markland Donnelly Roger D. and Judy Drake John W. and Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Larry T. and Nancy Woodward Drebes Joy Drewel David A. and Teresa Beasley Drissell Norman E.* and Ruth Crowe Drissell* M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Paul A. and Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Robert H. and Mary Gaines Easterday Nancy Lou Ellis Thomas Ellsworth Ernst & Young Foundation George and Becky Evans Feaster Sally A. Firestone Charles R. and Peggy Ann Tyrer Fisher Joy Dodson and John A. Flanders Frances Lucille Foster Marjorie VanHorn Fredrickson

Join Something Special!

The 1854 Society recognizes those who are committed to supporting the Central Annual Scholarship Fund by giving $1,000 or more in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30).

Members of the 1854 Society partner with Central to help provide a bright future for our students.

Join today!

Learn more by contacting Jackie Jackson at 660-248-6239 or at 1854society@centralmethodist.edu

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Jay L. Frost Chad L. and Sally Gaines Patricia Gainey Paul M. Galatas Keith A. and Susan Gary Joseph E. Geist John O. and Beth Hammond Gooch Janet Jacobs Gooding Maurice B. and Edna Mae Graham Don A. and Jean Borgelt Gruenewald Rita J. Gulstad Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Michael J. and Sarah Ellen Kocher Hahn Robert L. Hahne Thomas S. Hahs Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Robert A. and Cindy Harlan Donald F. and Lynette Haenssler Harrison Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson L. Kyle and Marie Frazee Hern Lance and Mary Anne Estes Herrick Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller John H. and Nancy Balzer Holt Malcolm E. and Donna J. Widhalm Hower Gail D. and Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Charles W. Hull John D. Hutcherson David R. and Meghann K. Teague Hutchison Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison IBM Matching Grants Program Marianne E. and David Inman Inovatia Laboratories LLC Timothy Jackman Jaqlyne S. Jackson Janet L. Jacobs Joshua E. and Sarah Jacobs Jay and Kelly Jacobs William H. and Patsy J. Jacobs Ivan C. and Grace Donaldson James Michael A. and Patricia Emery Jefferies J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr George W. and Shouli Kessinger James M. and Kay Kimbell Paul W. King Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. Ralph E. Knowles Jr. William D. Langworthy Glenn Wilber Lawrence Clyde G. and Mary Sue Weaver Lear Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Robert W. Leech Carl O. and Catherine Hampton Lester Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank Elizabeth Wood Marshall William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh McKesson Foundation

Central Methodist University Talon

W. Darrell and Shirley Swisher* Meyer W. Kirk and Kristy Meyer Max and Sally Michael Missouri Conference UMC Missouri Employers Mutual Thomas and Lisa Mosley Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Albert F. and Etta Mae Mutti Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Frederick C. Nix Karen A. Nordquist Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver W. Kirk and Kristy Meyer Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Richard L. and Karen Parker Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Janice Egner Peerson Robert T. and Carolyn Summers Perry Kyle Eugene and Kellie Piesbergen Platz Publishing Concepts Inc. Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear William James and Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint Patricia Brown Robertson O. A. and Anne D. Robinson Margaret Peters Sandring David P. and Arlene M. Schinke E. Boone Schlanker Jr. Roberta W. Schlanker David R. and Pamela Schmieg Robert Schnase Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Ruth A. Henderson Sears N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman David Alan and Lori Roberts Smith Gary Allan and Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Sondra Sercu Spalding James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Eva L. Hensley Steger David Mack Stewart Joseph Vincent Swisher Thermal Mechanics Inc. John Cortes Tincher M. Kathy Vieth J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. Wells Fargo Community Support Shirley Wegener Westlake Miles C. and Laura Earlene Snider Whitener Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Williams-Keepers CPA Maurice H. Wilson Lyman Ralph Wood Donald W. and Barbara Madden Wright R. Doug and Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright Thomas L. Yancey Keith W. Young and Terrance J. Coan Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck

* deceased

Honor Roll

2015-16 CLASS HONOR ROLL Class of 1937 Elbridge W. Bartley Jr.

Class of 1939 Mary Louise Johnson Forbes Verne Wesley Johnson

Class of 1941

Norman J. Haupt Mayo Givens Kasling Helen L. Johnson Matkins Jean Eisenstein Thompson Lyman Ralph Wood

Class of 1949

Class of 1944

Anita Scott Brigance Lyle W. Burgess Mary Gaines Easterday Robert H. Easterday David M. Firestone Robert T. Firestone V. Bailey Flemming Patricia Gainey Margaret E. Davis Hamra Rosemary Luke Hitchner Gerald M. Hoxworth Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Louis Koenig Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Anita L. Goetz Patt Patricia Brown Robertson Bertha Mae Guenther Scrivner C. Dean Wright Dorothy Ritter Zimmerman

Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge* Elnora E. Tucker

Class of 1950

Judith Jackson Blair Sarah Frances Koontz Forbes William A. Markland David E. Smith Jr. Elliott W. Doc Smith

Class of 1942 Doyne E. Michie Deronda Bird Page John D. Sterling Jr.

Class of 1943 Ann Dewease Gainey Emily Firestone Guion Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Gordon G. Shields

Class of 1945 Mary Headrick Barenkamp Robert Henry Barkelew Anna Jones Haines* Helen Moon Henderson C. Donald Lee Dale O. Richardson Wendell W. Weber Mary Geraldine Wise*

Class of 1946 Warren E. Alford Charles J. Cardwell Eldred Marion Childs John Calvin Dvorak Patsy Schnell Green Kathryn E. Assel Koenig Jeanne Pegues Lawing O. David Niswonger II Mary Morrison Stitt Arthur Q. Svoboda

Class of 1947 Martha Parrish Chapman Martha Jean Ott Cutler Mildred Kamp Dowling William E. Fennel Martha Rogers Holman Carlos D. McCullough Orpha Ochse Eva L. Hensley Steger

Class of 1948 Mary Lou Snider Camp Richard L. Dalton Ina Turner Gray Wallace G. Gray Jr. Marian Berniece Carter Harmon William D. Hartzler

Barbara A. Bartee Mildred Higdon Bartee Mark Q. Barton D. Gail Oonk Beck William Kruse Bielenberg Shirley Jean Howell Clemons Margaret Rich Cook John Milton Cozean Elizabeth A. May Edwards Robert Louis Felt Carol A. Calvert Fricke Wesley Edwin Gingrich James P. Hitchner Frances Hardy Hoxworth Gary F. Jones Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. Marion Greene Kraich Mary Groce Merrifield Everett D. Powell James A. Powell Jane Ann Latham Powell Daniel M. Schores Leland Basil Womack

Class of 1951 Lowell D. Allen Joan Chandler Bowes David W. Butler Paul L. Calvert Dean W. Carlisle* Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Marion Sherman Cooley William Edward Cooley Glenn A. Cox Jr. Carol J. Prebble Crossley Norman E. Drissell* Frances Lucille Foster Paul M. Galatas Janet Jacobs Gooding Shirley C. Stewart Mason Mary Louise McWilliams

Fall 2016

Caroline Smith Miller Charlotte Thompson Pflum Rosemary Vineyard Richardson Virginia Bell Clough Schilb Dorothy Storer Schnell O. Otto Steinhaus Jr. W. Jean LeFever Vance Dorsey Daniel Wallenmeyer Merlin Jane Uphaus Weber Laura Earlene Snider Whitener Miles C. Whitener

Class of 1952 Harold E. Beasley Eleanor Rudd Calvert M. David Dealy Jr. Barbara M. Thornton Dionne Nancie Peacocke Fadeley George R. Hanna Elroy H. Hines Betty Switzer Hutson William H. Jacobs Robert W. Kleinschmidt Glenn Wilber Lawrence Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther Rose Mary Stock McKelvey Donald L. Northington Lewis C. Odneal Rho D. Pipes Jane Morrison Ross Dexter Slagle Patricia Owen Snowden Mary Ann Ellis Tilden Elmer W. Twente Carolyn Shride Wadlinger Rosemary Nixon Word

Class of 1953 Joe E. Belew Gail Preuss Berthe Emmett Albert Capstick Cleo Robert Colville Lucy Aufdenberg Dealy Virginia Gossom Dieckgrafe Shirley Faubion Dougherty Ruth Crowe Drissell Carl R. Dulgeroff Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Bobby Ray Grove Robert L. Hemmerla Virgil Keith Howe Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Gail D. Hughes E. Dale Kleinschmidt* Gwendlyn Gaty Kleinschmidt Joseph A. Labuta Frederick Herman Meyer Jr. Rose M. Diekroeger Palmer Miguel Aguon Taitano Harold W. Westhues James L. Winningham

Class of 1954 Samual Udell Barco Charles J. Berthe Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Joy Drewel Peggy Tuley Dryden*

Sue Shields Evans Velma Fae Ragsdale Felt Margaret Shrout Fencken Helen Virginia Held Griese Thomas S. Hahs Donald E. Hamra Latham Bennett Henkey Margaret Thompson Hewitt John H. Holt Jr. Thomas P. Kampman Paula Moore Ludwick Emmitt Lionel Manion Shirley L. Parks Moore Willard Glennon Owens Doris V. Hackley Phillips Margaret Peters Sandring Nancy Corcoran Schmidt Edna Evelyn Sims Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Donald E. Tunks Beverly Everett Vestal Joanne Madden Yaeger Thomas L. Yancey

Class of 1955 Mary June Birbeck Bush Charlotte Lee Dethero Mary Lu Graves Dorothy J. Morgan Grimm Robert L. Hood Ruth Reid Johnson C. Jeanie Muff Jones Jerrold W. Longwell Joyce Maudell Summers Longwell George A. Luther Lois Nadine Turner Mordt Monnie Sue Wilcoxson Murtha Phyllis Clarke Northington Joan Dishman Sampson Charlotte E. Ramsey Vetsch Delores Bland Woodward Ralph Lee Woodward Jr. Alan E. Wyckoff

Class of 1956 Barbara Miller Alexander William LaFayette Armontrout Jane Ash Belew William Eugene Borchardt William H. Bunge Sr. Jerry D. Byrd Margaret Ann Alsop Chambers Albert Owen Griese Elbert Haenssler Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Nancy Balzer Holt John D. Hutcherson Stephen G. Johnson Willa Lee Yoder Kampman Carolyn Johnson Kemper Robert J. LaMore William D. Langworthy Richard L. Litle Dorothy Gould Luther Carol A. Matkin Martinez Carolyn A. Collins Mitch

Central Methodist University Talon

Carolyn Sanford Newburn Dixie Farnham Philipp Donald R. Sipes Gloria Runge Speer Joseph Vincent Swisher

Class of 1957 Margaret J. Pettigrew Byerly LeAnn Foster Campbell Mary Hutchinson Clay Daniel E. Fridley Martha Amick Gebhardt Lester E. Lorenz Ann Poindexter Lyons David McCullough Jerry M. Moon Frederick C. Nix Carol A. Ridder Pregge Katharine Whiteside Shope Douglas D. Sleade Sondra Sercu Spalding John Cortes Tincher Sue Tucker Troutner Shirley Wegener Westlake Franchelle Vaughan Whitehead Roy Don Whitehead Sr.

Class of 1958 Nancy F. Bollinger Adams R. Frederick Alexander Kenneth C. Anderson Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Robert C. Badger Jr. Wilma Jean Dietzel Batchelor Keith T. Berry Samuel J. Castleberry Morris F. Dearing John W. Drakesmith Larry T. Drebes Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Norvelle S. Geiger Marva G. McBride Iglehart Jack L. Jost Lenora Stone Jost Wayne C. Kidwell Shirley Swisher Meyer* Sandra A. Brauss Neas Nancy J. Evans Smith James W. Snell Lou Ann Brooks Snell Larry W. Sonner George W. Sweet William Zimmerman

Class of 1959 George Rodgers Adams John J. Barry Virginia Wood Bergsten Eugene Biermann Elaine Bridwell-Kidwell Alan C. Brueggemann Barbara Jean Wirt Colby Ralph L. Colby Herman A. Crisler Jr. Celia Utlaut Drake Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Beth Hammond Gooch Dorothy L. Rupp Harrell

* deceased

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Honor Roll Fred R. Hilgeman Patricia Phillips Hilgeman Alice Jo Harper Jackson H. Kay Fothergill Jenkins L. Arlen Liberty Judith Kapp McGuire W. Darrell Meyer Frances Karen Lauritson Nelson John Ferol Overfelt David McClellan Spencer David Mack Stewart Robin Bage Till Jerry W. Watson Kathryn M. Landes Workman Charles W. Wright* Donald W. Wright Edwin Yaeger Samuel D. Yankee

Class of 1960 Don V. Allemann Ardith Haley Anderson William V. Ayres Norma Horine Broombaugh Shirley Mae Brown Donald C. Crabill Jo Nell Parrott Dearing Virginia McCoy Frede Marjorie VanHorn Fredrickson Sandra Rohlfing Fridley Jay L. Frost G. Thomas Gitchoff John O. Gooch Maurice B. Graham Robert L. Hahne Robert William Iglehart Charlotte Wills Kimbrough John W. King MaryAnna Hickman McNeel Albert F. Mutti III Carolyn Yvonne Bartee Nickerson Max Allen Nickerson Janice Egner Peerson Darryl K. Redhage Roberta W. Schlanker Judith A. Schuster Charles Gale Stowers Alan Strickler Bennie N. Till Loyce L. Mausehund Turan Elwood G. Wells Helen Templeton Wells Meredith Holscher Wills Fredric Elmer Wood Beth Hicks Youle Beverly Laidley Zimmerman

Class of 1961 Jenice F. Renfro Ambelang Earl F. Bates Logan Johnson Bennett Jr. C. Fred Bergsten Patricia Trotter Brawner Sandra White Brown Mary Jane Crigler Phyllis Jean Davis Detherow H. Kay Easton Marylin Gibson Fisher Robert C. Frank

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Ronald Lee Frede Anthony Frances Geiser Elinor Simmons Gerdes Denzil J. Hawes-Davis William Wallace Hix Jane E. Banta Hopkins John R. Hopkins Jr. Anita Allison Jarvis Ruth Marie Gassner Jones Norma Deen Lirely Juracsik LaDonna Henry Justice Charles H. Kemper Jr. J. Garth Leigh Carl O. Lester Janet Schroeder Liberty Alan Christian Michel Patsy Houts Miller Robert Lothair Miller Charles W. Norton Charles J. Owens Michael C. Payden George Robert Rasche Donaleigh Piepmeier Richardson Rayman P. Richardson Judith Yeast Schofield Elizabeth Given Scott Dennis Y. Slate Alda Goodwin Sommer Sue Mutti Sonner Jacquelyn Hawker Whitworth Barbara Madden Wright

Class of 1962 Mary Della Lenger Armitage Judith Ann Moore Bierman Charles Baker Brown Wesley Leroy Brun Anne Coates-Conaway George Allen Derrieux Stuart Emmert Jr. Janet R. Evans John Daniel Ferrier Laura Allman Fleetwood Mary-Ellen Singer Grisham Robert D. Hall Mary Anne Estes Herrick Charles Edward Herrman Anne Raine Joyce Julius Juracsik Gary E. Justice Ronald Dale Kirk Donna Shy Kubik Barbara Anne Davis Lipstadt Carl W. Patterson Frank Eugene Potts Mary Jo Saffarrans Ragar W. Michael Reid Kenneth D. Sandy Jr. John E. Schofield William Allen Sip Jr. Georgia Elwell Stewart J. Sharon Heffron Wilson Joseph C. Witte Lois Jean Boettcher Wyman

Class of 1963 Nancy Avery Bartmess Julie Weaver Bennett Carol Charlwood Block Robert Lake Bryant

Fall 2016

Jerry E. Burge Jo Ann Noce Burkart Kenneth S. Burton Nancy Woodward Drebes Julia M. Kirk Film Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Mary Ann Grannemann Judith Olive Mundy Hideg Charles Richard Huddleston Robert Louis Johnson Carol A. Joyce Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Lynne Handkins Murphy Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Judy Ann Martin Parsons George William Potter Edmund Lee Potts Marilyn Young Roseberry Marian Olson Rusk David P. Schinke Frank J. Schmer III Kenneth R. Stephens Dianne A. Dietz Stever John Robert Stewart Patsy Clark Tyrrell

Class of 1964 Karen Kieffer Meister Acheson Connie Jones Anderson Donald Lee Armitage Iva Lou Alcorn Banning Thomas Ray Banning Woodrow T. Bounds Judith Lynn Hawkins Burge Star S. Allemann Cox John Henry Curtis James Wilfred Diggs Jerry Allen Fletcher Jo-Ellen Ballak Forrest Kent Lee Forrest Linda Gilmore Harris James A. Hawkins Cassandra Carlock Herrman James Ralph Hertzler Frank G. Hideg Jr. Elaine M. Hilgeman Robert N. Hix Charles W. Hull Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson George W. Kessinger Lydia L. Breedlove Klocke Annetta L. Lenzi Lamb Jim Lamb Patricia Sue O’Dell Lundquist Lewis C. Mantels Sara Grimes McBeth R. Philip Morris II David C. Powell Mary Lynn Kirk Reid Braxton P. Rethwisch Clifford W. Reynolds Floyd C. Satterlee John H. Smiley Jr. Kathleen Welch Smith James H. Steele Doris Porter Bante Stephenson Larry Ralph Stratton C. Craig Thornsberry Daniel W. Wampler Jr. Sandra S. Leech Ward

Stephen E. Williams

Class of 1965 Deanna S. Toot Allsman O. Nelson Auer Bert A. Barnes Celia Roberts Barnhard Anne B. Blanton Alice Lucille Brockman Alan L. Brotherton Guy E. Callison Roy C. Carraway Jr. Wanda Straube Carter Raelene Casatta Derrieux Barbara Stocker Diggs Camilla Womack Dollins Sheila Beckett Early Susan D. Stephens Elrod Jacquelyn J. Peterson Faenger Robin Gus Frank Sandra Dreyzehner Frank Robert B. Harvey Vicki Reynolds Harvey Robert D. Hoehn Alice J. Tschappler Huebner Gilbert Gene Humphrey Stephen B. Hux Roehl W. Johnson Richard T. Loy Bruce R. Maier Eugene F. W. Martin Larry J. Martin Linda A. Sperry Koenig Mizell John Albert Moxley Jane Martin Perry Robert T. Perry Sharon Schove Rathsam Sharon K. Tally Renick Judith Engel Rethwisch M. Louise Gibson Rouchka Jill Rouse Jack E. Rubey Sharon Goodman Rubey Gail Grote Thoele William B. Toelke Wallace J. Turnage Jr. Judy Fletcher Wells Maurice H. Wilson Rena Rickman Yocom

Class of 1966 J. Bruce Addison David W. Bandy F. Jerry Benner G. Ruth Dorman Benner Sandra Kay Sillin Callison Susan Meyer Fletcher Suzanne Walton Hall Robert A. Harlan John D. Harris Furn F. Knapp Jr. Clyde G. Lear Mary Sue Weaver Lear Stephen Glenn McClure Karen A. Nordquist Carolyn Summers Perry Sharon Kay Powers Prokovich Patricia A. Fulton Rogers Shirley Schroeder Schutte Robert S. Strader Eunice A. Boyington Straub J. Chris Straub

Central Methodist University Talon

Albert W. Swafford M. Kathy Vieth Joe L. Walcott E. C. Walker III Carol Proett Weatherford Larry Yocom

Class of 1967 Janet Gift Addison Lawrence C. Anderson Kristi Wiebe Auer Sharon Tschappler Beavers J. Douglas Burton Donald E. Byrd Dennis J. Caffrey James D. Dean M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond David C. Epps Arleen Westerfeld Fanter Amy Ann Utterback Foutes Erwin A. Gampp Lenore M. Olson Glore Michael J. Hahn Donna Rigby Huddleston Patricia Emery Jefferies David W. Kerr Marianna Carr Krotz Sue Gillilan Martin Stanley E. Mehrhoff Karen DeMott Moore James H. Mueller Leslie Anne Devaney Perry Walter B. Shull H. Cooke Sunoo Kim Chung Tang Michael J. Thompson Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry Anne Core Walker Ned Joseph Wantz Carter D. Ward Alan L. Weatherford Kenneth J. Weinand Marilyn Knabe Williams

Class of 1968 Judith Ann Apel Sandra L. Barney Richard H. Blackburn Beverly Brase Boehmer Ronald Oliver Bolm Janet L. Cotton Bond Paul O. Bond Marilyn E. Caul Edward A. Doisy III* Robert L. Fisher Gail Raymond Gampp Glen S. Garrett T. Keith Grebe Sarah Ellen Kocher Hahn Linda Marie DeForest Hess Carolyn Shedd Hoehn Linda M. Smith Hope Morris W. Hudgins Michael A. Jefferies Marilyn Harashe Jones Mark Hunter Jones Paul W. King David D. Norbury Doyle E. Puntney Gayle Cobb Puntney Barbara Suchland Reed

Honor Roll John B. Renick Nancy Asher Reynolds E. Boone Schlanker Jr. Thomas Edwin Schneider J. Darlene Smith-Grillos Randy Stegelmeyer Jan J. Sunoo William C. Taylor Kent Van Landuyt Margaret Louise Nelden Wantz Alice Jackson Weinand Alice L. Campbell Wells Patricia L. Wendling Velma Ruth Blansett Woods

Class of 1969 Gary E. Bagby Larry Lee Bennett Anna Margaret Jenkins Calkins Kurt J. Calkins Donna McCrea Campbell Rebecca M. Emrich Suzanne Bruening Forim Carl J. Grigsby Jr. Lari Ray Grubbs Charles R. Harlow Daniel W. Hayes William Frank Hibbeler William R. Hilgeman Ronald A. Johnson Marsha Kahler Kerr C. Gary Ladd Marcia Kay Cline Lambert Vera Singleton Lewis Marilyn Shepard McMillan Kim D. Holmes Migdall David C. Miller Laura Ann Gaddis Miller Robert Hugh Miller Kathryn S. Swinger Motley Shirley Jo-Ann Murphy John Thomas Nagle Linda Roche Nagle Phillip L. Neimeyer M. Craig Nolte James C. Roberts George Michael Robinson R. Lane Sander Barbara K. Bauer Shannon Gerald W. Shannon Lynn R. Solomon Janice L. Kemper Spathelf Susan B. Kettenacker Spaulding Barbara A. Bretch Stephens John A. Stephens Janet Ann Carroll Swearingen Harold Richard Thompson Lola M. Cooper Van Horn Alice J. Weil Van Landuyt

Class of 1970 Roger Lee Adair Mary E. Douglas Bancroft Larry R. Baumgardner John M. Blough Sally Murray Bocklage Charles E. Buck Jerilyn Stiegemeyer Campbell John M. Cheary Jr.

Larry Clickner Dianne Bell Cochran Richard M. Dailey Laura S. Blankenship Dean Susan Markland Donnelly L. Susan Eigel Thomas Ellsworth Paula Ann Gresham Fetherston James H. Gameson III Merilee Jaeger Grigsby Gary J. Gutjahr Janet Alice Boysel Hayes Walter Bryan Heaven Jeffrey N. Hogenmiller Susan E. Hurst Jack C. Manning Vernon Meckfessel Stephen L. Percy Timothy Turner Perry Terrance Allen Pickles Kenneth Walter Prather Thomas E. Pundmann Douglas Van Rice Marlynn K. Lolley Robinson Elizabeth Ann Magee Rooks N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Theodore L. Spayde Phillip W. Swearingen Anne Sillers Turner David R. Van Horn W. Randall Washburn Charlotte Davis Watchinski Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. David A. Weiss Jill Cornett Whitlow Alan H. Yount

Class of 1971 Evelyn Locke Archer Sara M. Hackley Bagby Margaret A. Bartold Susan Catron Borts Patrick S. Brackley Nancy Riddell Chop Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Michael L. Cochran Beau Culbertson Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson William E. Dierks David Bynon Dozier Paul Joseph Frank John W. Gawason Shirley Alexander Golembeck Gale Hairston Susan L. Patrick Haury Robert J. Henderson Jr. George S. Howell Christina A. Binggeli Johnson Matthew J. Larigan Max R. Marble Sally E. Spickelmier Marble Dale Gene Marksberry June Dannenberg Marksberry Larry D. Mattson Carol S. Benson Meyer Jack D. Parscale Prentiss Rankin Ginger Knierim Royston David R. Schmieg

Fall 2016

Beverly Bond Smull Richard M. Spathelf Catherine J. Thogmorton Bonnie Jean Wickers*

Class of 1972 Dan E. Adkison Patricia Nemitz Adkison Elaine Vemmer Bierwirth Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Helen M. O’Bryan Brown Karen L. Hays Dierks Sara Ann Walkup Drummond Randall Stanley Feuers Thomas Braun Fitzsimmons Harry T. Harness Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Edgar D. Kinkade Maureen Dunn Lane Gingy Lebold Cynthia L. Lausen Marek Linda E. Frazee Page Mary Jane Thornton Perkins Marla Witis Pundmann Connie Neal Richman Sander Gary Lee Stephens Joy Ownbey Strickler Michael Vaughn Denis R. Whiteaker

Class of 1973 Melvin K. Burton Rodney S. Cable John C. Cox James W. Devine William R. Dineen Stephen C. Hamilton Marsha R. Standley Hansen L. Kyle Hern Marie Frazee Hern Carol E. Walls Howell Cecily Bruce Hutchison Karen Kienker Evelyn E. Morrison Kinkade Linda M. Bradley Knox Jay O. Morris Michael D. Mueller Gary A. Ornburn Joyce A. Ebeling Parks Paul A. Parks* Vicki S. Purdy Howell B. Rice Steven L. Roedner Cheryl L. Gray Sager Terry Henderson Snodgrass Venetta S. Rowlison Stephens Paul E. Vivian Sandra L. Abayon Vyvoda Carol Anne Wegener Dean E. White

Class of 1974 Eva M. Allen Bruce E. Barnett William Bastin Brown Jr. Herman C. Byrd Jr. Wanda Charlene West Byrd Yvonne L. Brown Byrne Carol Graham Covey John C. Craig Mona Gail Fisher Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster

Don A. Gruenewald Rodney D. Hoffman David T. Lawson Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Gregory C. Mitchell Dennis R. Morgan F. Dan Page Richard L. Parker Donald G. Pesek Terry R. Rottler Stanley L. Schroeder Harry E. Snodgrass III James George Stamos Elizabeth D. Fitch Terry

Class of 1975 Linda Magruder Burnett Jeana Kay Dicken Cox Leslie Ann Reynolds Craig William C. Frazee Jr. Jean Borgelt Gruenewald Cheryl Murtha Hewkin Mary Markland Jarboe Danny Gene Larkin Amy H. Lee Sara Anton North Patricia Daniels Phillips Michael B. Roberts Michael D. Trosper Mary Lee Burke Vivian

Class of 1976 James E. Bureman Gregory Chandler Sr. Sara J. Chaney Randal C. DeMasters David A. Drissell Teresa Beasley Drissell Paul A. Easterday Sharon K. Menefee Frazee Mark A. Freese Susan Friemonth Freese Mark R. Harbison Marc Hibbard Lois Jean Graf House John Kurtz Sarah J. Felgar Kuschel Ramona E. Skinner McCarty William R. Pentland Kathy L. Porter David R. Randall Ruth A. Henderson Sears

Class of 1977 Linda S. Klott Brown Roger D. Brown Mark Eggleston Daniel W. Green Dennis Dean Hansen Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Alan W. Harper Pamela J. Welcelean Hines Janet L. Jacobs Jill Carmichael Mitchell Martin D. Rudloff Susan Lusby Steele David W. Sweiger Michael W. Thrasher Gregory L. Thurmon Roy D. Vandelicht Judith Galloway Westen Phillip L. Westen

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Class of 1978 William Bruce Anton Susan E. Brandt Brad Allan Broome Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Allen Lee Edwards Sharon Sue Smith Edwards Michael A. Frederick Susan Peters Harbison Vicki Watt Headley J. Steven Jackson Brenda S. White Kueck Susan Marner-Sides Nancy Morrison Nesvik Ruth Allersmeyer Randall Terry J. Reichert Ronald B. Schowe Sally Ann Schwab Carolyn J. Strother Shaw Colleen Byrne Thurmon Stephen J. Wegmann Robin Yvonne Willi Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck

Class of 1979 Angela S. Baker Fore Dennis G. Hagedorn Gina Gordon Hagedorn Duane R. Hall David Harbison David Allen Henderson Harvey W. House Paul T. Klemme Pamela T. Lovelett Lauderback Finley Montgomery Rodney K. Rhodes Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer

Class of 1980 Kevin B. Cantwell Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Janet A. Doll Jane Lammers Hicklin Martha A. Johnson Alice L. Freese Kennedy James M. Kimbell Dian C. Braun Kittle Julia Forderhase Koirtyohann Janice Doll Morand Carolyne Wilder Peery Susan L. Sendelweck Eric Martin Trelz James P. Womack

Class of 1981 Hilda Ann Haas Blevins Ted House Timothy Jackman Clarice Bruss Sage Jerie L. Smith Carroll Flaspohler Wies

Class of 1982 John Robert Baker Jacqueline Allred Cheary Jana M. Harral Fox Rebecca L. Jackson Galloway Keith A. Gary Nancee Anderson Gladden

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Class of 1983 Charles R. Fisher Jr. Peggy Ann Tyrer Fisher Joy Dodson Flanders David G. Fox Dale P. Frame Theresa M. McHugh Gossett Julia Campbell Gray John M. Gregory Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Terry L. Henderson Dick E. Hutchison Lawrence Layden Beth Unser Lesemann Brian Lesemann W. Kirk Meyer Geoffrey Moorehead Jacquelynn Knight Richmond Jeffrey A. Sherman David A. Stewart

Class of 1984 Karen Wagganer Burton Mark R. Conarroe Linda M. White Esser Jennifer Thornton Graves Diane Foster Gregory Megan Wright Hess Diane L. Johnson Rupp Ann E. Sherman Schubert Susan J. Rampy Stegeman Susan Porter Tinge

Class of 1985 Jennifer Thurmon Bennett Melinda McCrary Cherrington Mark K. Dempsey Marvin Max Manring Dawn A. Palmer Messerla S. Eric Otterness Sally Scott-Blackburn John K. Smith Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Richard D. Tharp Sharon G. Thomas Mary Ella Thomasson

Class of 1986 Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Deanna L. Dickmeyer Kelly Snow Hooper Mary Anne Watters Manring Knial R. Piper Sr. Jeffrey A. Radel Richard L. Rickenbaugh Maryann Rustemeyer James A. Shelton Darrell R. Widhalm Keith W. Young

Class of 1987 Melissa K. Thurmon Abkemeier

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Class of 2000

Class of 2009

Gale Love Bailey Rebecca Blum Curry Joyce A. Green Gordy Joseph M. Hannah II Kenneth R. Oliver Lori Ann Pyatt Christina Pedroli Reilly Angela Roach Taylor Cesar Eduardo M. Velez

April Lynne Ash Brian Gary Ash Katrina Michelle Rockot Kimble Randy L. Kimble Richard Kuster Livia Still McCauslin Charlotte Westhues Niemeier Farahnaz Rahmatpanah Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Amanda I. Walker

Allison Kay Allgood Caroline Marie Anderson Jeremy Scott Esry Jenna Rose Maule Jennifer Leigh Schmidt

Class of 1988

Class of 1994

Raymond W. Glover Lynette Haenssler Harrison Paul M. Maynard Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Joseph Andrew Odneal R. Rheatta Kelley Petty Dianna Hart Shelton

Angel L. Allen Leonard Anthony Barry Phillip R. Bechtold Robert Blanton III Holly M. Toler Boyer Benjamin O. Hart Steven Russell Jones Tracy Renee Crowe Jones Sara E. Liter-Kuester Candy M. Moser Marshall Nicole D. Parrish Scott

Class of 2001

Donna J. Widhalm Hower Malcolm E. Hower Patrick O. Kelley Kay Cantlon Otterness Margaret E. Murray Quinn Carol Kelly Rickenbaugh David Alan Smith Holly Geiger Snow Jerry D. Strickland Kristy Hanks Strickland Larry M. VandeVen Jr. R. Doug Wright Brett Ziegler

Jane M. Tiemeyer Vogl Dori Thomas Waggoner

Class of 1989 Christopher S. Abercrombie Pat Michael Gibb Denise M. Wilson Gissenaas Donald F. Harrison IV Joel P. Kidwell Suzanne Conley Kidwell Lynn A. Stacy Miner Todd S. Miner Matthew Chris Mueller Kenneth Scott Myers Luis Eugenio Sanchez Lori Roberts Smith Michael Edward Weber Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright

Class of 1990 Richard John Armentrout Jane Leach Hill Sheryl Huecker Luster Joanne M. Eiken Murphy Robert Lee Noren Patrick D. Reardon James Joseph Shipman William E. Wells

Class of 1991 Peggy Lee Moser Armentrout Susan Annette Todd Beach Dennis Charles Cox Todd W. Dalzell Gary Wayne Linhart Ewing Elizabeth Crowe Noren Darren Pannier Leslie Peters Reardon Judith Lynne Chaney Slimmer J. B. Waggoner Julie Ann Biesemeyer Ziegler

Class of 1992 Michael B. Auchly Larry C. Graham II Connie Brantner Kunze Sarah Davis Linhart Pamela Luper Loomis Vaughn David Loomis Alan Grant Marshall Paula J. Mohan Mick A. Spaulding

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Class of 1993

Class of 1995 Jeffrey Kent Dinan Ross A. Dowell Marde Kay Kent Gann John Jason Graves Heather D. Warren Hall Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Daniel Wayne Royston

Class of 1996 Susan M. Dearing Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Spencer Clay Hedgepeth Elizabeth Ann Stretz Jill Wilmsmeyer Wiseman

Class of 1997 Shelby A. Michael Alexander Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Jeffrey Wayne Brackman* Mary M. Bryant Victoria Janee Vahle Jenne Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint William James Quint Gary Allan Smith Jr. John David Wiggans

Class of 1998 Matthew S. Abernathy Terri Rohlfing Anderson Paul B. Baum Tara Nall Brackman Jerri L. Carter Matthew T. Dawson Wendy F. Biache Dawson JoAnn Marie George Harper Thomas Wesley Meyer Sarah E. Bussman Munns Lathem A. Scott

Class of 1999 David P. Bates Jr. Martha E. Wilke Bates Linda Ragene Miller

Brian Joseph Bohner Oluwemimo Akinlolu Daramola Aaron Thomas Mepham Money Carolyn B. Shepard Money Kyle Eugene Platz

Class of 2002 Trent Alan Kraemer Jane Ellen Kruse Charles Munter Kellie Piesbergen Platz Barbara L. Thurmon

Class of 2003 Rick F. Alexander II Kimberly Kay Brady Amanda Kay CulbertsonKraemer Natalie Michelle Minkel

Class of 2004 Susan Farr Tina M. Braun Foglesong Christopher Dewayne Stroup

Class of 2005 Heather Lessly Hilgedick Meghann K. Teague Hutchison Stacey Jean Meyer Kottman Kyle Shepard Charlie F. Wilson

Class of 2006 M. Thoren Maule Amy M. Wies Nation Melia T. Young Pfannenstiel William T. Zwikelmaier

Class of 2007 Jonathan Eugene Holem David R. Hutchison Todd D. Oberlin Jacob Andrew Reichert Layna Ann Richardson Kristine L. Stodgel Krystal Nicole Walker

Class of 2008 Heather Couch Kate Diane Gruenewald Mary Donece Henke Jeremy Patrick Manning Mitchell Andrew Morrow Kristine E. Bare Sanderson

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Class of 2010 Garett Clay Cook Rodney D. Gott Dylan Lorenz Cassandra Eversmeyer Schieffer J. Matthew Schieffer Matthew Alan Sherman

Class of 2011 Andrew Stephen Cornilsen Lacey Elizabeth Gladden Amanda Sue Hale Samantha K. Pritchett Melissa Williams Shipman Cody R. Wallingford MacKenzie J. Walter Kimberly Mary Wilson

Class of 2012 John Andrew Coleman Karen Jean Ebbesmeyer Benjamin Harold Oliver Maile Marie Lee Pihana William Michael Rambo III

Class of 2013 Thomas Sterling Birch Kristen Elizabeth Bailey Blaser Jacquelline Elizabeth Denneny Kaitlyn D. Eversmeyer Marianne Inman (honorary) Addie Rebecca Layne Ricky A. Massana Christina Marie Burke Nall Nathaniel Bruce Oliver Angela Weicken Roe Erick Louis Roe Amy Jo Royston Nicole Brianne Sanders Sherman Ryan B. Sherman Elizabeth Ann Wilson

Class of 2014 Benjamin D. Gladden Diu Kiet Ha Brian Paul King Levi Eugene Long Jesse Aaron Marks Julie Mae Massana John Gregory Nichols Jessica Maine Travlos Melanie Leigh Wilmsmeyer

Class of 2015 Rosemarie Adams Deanna Cooper Shawna Crisler Kelsey Danielle Forqueran

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Leaving a Legacy Central is thankful to these generous individuals for trusting us to carry on their legacy. They made gifts through their estates to ensure what they once owned is being used in accordance with their wishes to advance the mission of Central.

If you have questions about your estate and how it can be used to influence Central’s future, please contact us.

Office of Advancement 660-248-6232

Estates and Trusts Cora E. Adkins Estate Ola Lee Barnett Estate Dimmit Lee Brown Memorial Trust Jack & Jennie Golding Estate Harry L. Hickman Estate Margaret R. Lee Estate Lucy Eason Shackelford Estate Melvin & Elizabeth Vahle Charitable Gift Annuity John M. & Barbara Palmer Wasson Estate

SUPPORTING CHURCHES Missouri Conference UMC Columbia, Mo. Bernie UMC Bernie, Mo. First UMC Presbyterian Montgomery City, Mo. Hermann UMC Hermann, Mo. Kidder UMC Cameron, Mo. Lake Creek UMC Smithton, Mo. Memorial UMC Farmington, Mo.

Oakland UMC Buckner, Mo. Olney UMC Silex, Mo. Salem UMC Salem, Mo. Salem-in-Ladue UMC Saint Louis, Mo. St. Andrew's UMC De Soto, Mo. Stockton UMC Stockton, Mo. Zion UMC Gordonville, Mo.

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The Central Methodist University community, consistent with its United Methodist heritage, strives for academic excellence, individual achievement, and social responsibility. We appreciate the financial support provided by these congregations. We value the intersection of faith and academics and look forward to building relationships with local churches, as well as the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MVP ($500+) Earl F. and Sunny Bates Larry and Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Coil Construction, Inc. Commercial Trust Company Mark K. and Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Stacy Enke David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Robert L. Hahne Roger M Hime Janet L. Jacobs Jay and Kelly Jacobs Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Chris and Brenda Lilly James M. Luetjen Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe David R. and Pamela Schmieg Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman James Joseph and Cheri Shipman Sonshine Graphics Mick A. and Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Joel and Mindy Stefanski Merlin Jane Uphaus Weber Wells Fargo Community Support Todd H. and Sherry White

Team Club ($200-$499) Lawrence C. and Terri Rohlfing Anderson Robert Blanton III Tom and Mari Brown Kevin B. and Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Clark’s Fork Mutual Insurance Brad and Lisa Davis George Allen and Raelene Casatta Derrieux James W. Devine Charles G. Earley William, Jr. and Lisa Evans H & H Rentals Dennis G. and Gina Gordon Hagedorn John and Stacie Hall John D. Harris Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Elroy H. Hines Martha Rogers Holman Robert William and Marva G. McBride Iglehart Marianne E. and David Inman

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Inovatia Laboratories LLC Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall C. Gary Miles The Murton Group Odell Nelson Oliver Funeral Home LLC Paskill, Stapleton & Lord Pickleman’s Premiere Dentistry of Tahlequah Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. Kevin and Sandy Snow Brian J. and Jennifer R. Spielbauer Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman Dan Stockman Richard D. and Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Jeffrey A. Thomas Larry M. VandeVen Jr. Vantage Consultants Gary K. Wideman Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Charlie F. and Kimberly Mary Wilson

Coaches Club ($150-$199) Addison Biological Laboratory Kirk and Rachelle Ankrom Audsley Monument Company Aviation Fabricators Ron Bartley Walt J. Belcher Alvin and Sandy Brass Clark and Holly Bredehoeft Bulte Company, Inc. Bushwhacker Bend Winery Central Bank Christensen Construction Co. Community Auto Sales LLC Dennis Charles Cox Russell E. Dehn Duncan’s Diner William C. and Phyllis Faulks Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service Kurt and Billie Grieshober Hartmann & Pegram Loes J. Hedge Hillyard Inc. Mertland J. and Barbara Hughes Huttsell Construction Co. Inc. Thomas B. LaMartina Macs Cove Docks Robert J. McDonald Mid-City Lumber Midwest Physical Therapy Steve W. Miller Natalie Michelle Minkel Missouri Thorns FC Darren and Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Physical Performance Systems

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Poague, Wall, Cox & Adams LLC Prosser Carpet Service PWArchitects Inc. Chris B. and Kathy Sepmoree Richardson Shelter Insurance, Alan Marshall Matthew Alan and Stasia Sherman Snoddy’s Store State Farm Insurance Frank Thompson Insurance Walker-Winter Insurance Watkins Roofing Jennifer Wesselman Jimmy A. and Angetta Mae Williams James M. Willis

James M. and Kay Kimbell Carson and Merial Kinnison J. Edward Lee Richard T. Loy Agatha Maasen Miknan’s Main Street Pub James D. Pruitt Jr. Doyle E. and Gayle Cobb Puntney Purschke, White, Robinson & Becker Roberta W. Richey Erick Louis and Angela Weicken Roe John R and Barbara J Shaw Keith E. Shostrom Dennis Y. Slate James George Stamos Bruce and Karen Swenson

Player Club ($100-$149)

Red-Shirt Club (up to $99)

Mark and Georganne Allard Patrick and Clara Bello Ross A. and Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Verl E. Edwards Patricia Jordan Hilgedick

Richard O. Blatz Allen L. Blitz William Eugene Borchardt Alan C. Brueggemann Eric M. and Kelcey A. Buck David W. and Carol Platt

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ansWer the call?

Current students are calling alumni and friends to talk about the

Central Annual Scholarship Fund as well as what’s going on around campus.

Thank you for answering our call!

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Butler Ines Maria Chalbaud Susan J. Cole Ryan A. and Andrea M. Coleman Barbara M. Thornton Dionne Jerry and Karen Jean Ebbesmeyer Alvin and Yvonne Ervin Jeremy Scott Esry John Daniel Ferrier Suzanne Fitzgerald Kristen M. Gibbs Home Oil Company Gary F. Jones Carlena L. Klusmeyer H.L. and M.K. Marx Jr Shelley M. Monnig Lawrence and Cora Nault Kent W. and Becki Propst Howell B. and Kathy Lynn Rice Layna Ann Richardson Daniel Wayne and Amy Jo Royston John E. and Judith Yeast Schofield Walter B. Shull Lynn R. Solomon

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FRIENDS OF MUSIC The N. Louise Wright Society ($1,000+)

Waggoner William E. and Shawn Celesta Bonar Wells

Earl F. and Sunny Bates Ronald Lee and Virginia McCoy Frede Janet L. Jacobs David T. and Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Roberta W. Schlanker N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Eva L. Hensley Steger David L. and Thelma T. Steward

Sustaining Friends ($100-$499)

Conductor’s Circle ($500-$999) J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Linda Magruder Burnett Commercial Trust Company Janet R. Evans Marianne E. and David Inman Palen Music Center Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott J. B. and Dori Thomas

Dan E. and Patricia Nemitz Adkison Charles B and Laura A Antal O. Nelson and Kristi Wiebe Auer Bruce E. Barnett Larry Lee and Janet Marie Roussin Bennett Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Shirley Mae Brown Jack and Mary June Birbeck Bush Herman C. and Wanda Charlene West Byrd Jerry D. Byrd Robert E. and Becky Courtney Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox John Milton Cozean John C. and Leslie Ann Reynolds Craig Richard and Rebecca Blum Curry

M. David and Lucy Aufdenberg Dealy Michael and Susan W. Devaney Celia Utlaut Drake M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Martha J. Gleich Zion United Methodist Church Gordonville Mary Lu Graves Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Hermann UMC Pamela J. Welcelean Hines Martha Rogers Holman Ted House Alice L. Freese Kennedy Donna Shy Kubik Joseph A. Labuta Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz Donald R. and Sharon J. Martin Shirley C. Stewart Mason Orpha Ochse Deronda Bird Page

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Paul A. Parks* Judy Ann Martin and Cleo Kottwitz John and Leslie Penning III PEO Chapter AU Dixie Farnham Philipp John B. and Sharon K. Tally Renick Michael B. Roberts Salem UMC Sally Scott-Blackburn Keith E. Shostrom Judith Lynne Chaney and Martin R. Slimmer Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde James Steffan Kenneth R. Stephens Patricia L. Stevens Rhys N. and Sharon G. Thomas Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht

Members (up to $99) David D. and Mary L. Antal Linda Antal Steven R. and Martha J. Antal Edward and Roberta Bahr Paul B. and Allicia Young Baum Nylah Beach Wallace and Mary Beck Boeing Company Gift Match Program Joan Chandler Bowes Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Kimberly A. Dillon William R. Dineen Paula Ann Gresham Fetherston Randall Stanley Feuers Eric B. Feutz Myrl and Susan Frevert

Benjamin D. and Lacey Elizabeth Gladden Albert Owen and Helen Virginia Held Griese Leo and Delores Hadfield William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler Joseph C. and Carol S. Headley David Allen and Cynthia Spaugh Henderson Robert J. Henderson Jr. Linda Marie DeForest Hess Tommie and Cheryl Heuer Jaqlyne S. Jackson John L and Beth Ann Keener John Maurice Ketcher Joel P. and Suzanne Conley Kidwell Robert W. Kleinschmidt J. P. and Constance Loveless Jane Makarewicz Joan Martin M. Thoren and Jenna Rose Maule MaryAnna Hickman McNeel Jan O’Neal David and Lesley Oswald Samantha K. Pritchett Kent W. and Becki Propst Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear Robert A. Rackley Virginia Bell Clough Schilb Douglas D. Sleade St. Andrew’s UMC De Soto James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Alan and Joy Ownbey Strickler Angela Roach Taylor Jean Eisenstein Thompson Elnora E. Tucker Brian Scott and Laura G. Noren Wilson Dorothy Ritter Zimmerman

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THE ASHBY-HODGE GALLERY OF AMERICAN ART Seraphim ($1,000+)

Principalities ($200-$299)

Charles T. Ashby Mildred Higdon Bartee The Clinton Hill/Allen Tran Foundation Joseph E. Geist Raymond W. Glover Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson John D. Hutcherson Marianne E. and David Inman Timothy Ireland Jay and Kelly Jacobs Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. C. Gregory Monroe J. Fletcher Monroe M. David Monroe N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner

O. Nelson and Kristi Wiebe Auer Jerry D. and Joanne Berneche Robert E. and Becky Courtney Michael and Denise M. Gebhardt Martha Rogers Holman William B. Kountz Jr. John M. and Edith S. McGuire Dayton L. and Janice Neal Carolyne Wilder Peery George William Potter David Leo and Sylvia Remington Sondra Sercu Spalding Michael D. and Linda R. Spilman Gary G. and Karla Sprick J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner W. Randall Washburn

Cherubim ($500-$999) J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison James C. Denneny III Susan Markland Donnelly Janet L. Jacobs Carol A. Joyce Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Randall Werth Vemer Thomas L. Yancey

Dominations ($300-$499) Robert F. Anderson Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox James and Tia Higbie Tim Monnig Wallace J. and Dara M. Turnage

Archangels ($100-$199) Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Christine A. Billingsley Carol Bramon Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown S. Jacqueline Byland Paul L. and Eleanor Rudd Calvert Sara J. Chaney Mark R. and Sadowna Conarroe Ronald F. and Susie Cox Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Carol Denninghoff

Michael and Susan W. Devaney Thomas F. Dillingham John A. Ditto Roger D. and Judy Drake K. D. and C. G. Drayer D. A. Ebersole George and Becky Evans Feaster Newell S. and Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Susie Fiegel Mary Louise Johnson Forbes Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese Nancee Anderson Gladden Paul E. and Milly Haggard Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge* Sylvia Yvonne Hopkins Betty Switzer Hutson Inovatia Laboratories LLC J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr Shari Kraus Julia M. Lay Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz William A. Markland Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Dennis and Jeanne Murphy Ann Ipsen Parks Pat and Jeanne M. Hanna John D. Phillippe Edward and Patricia Daniels Phillips Paul J. and Dora Mae Purcell George Robert and Joy Rasche

FRIENDS OF THE LITTLE THEATRE Producer’s Circle ($500+) J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Earl F. and Sunny Bates Commercial Trust Company Janet L. Jacobs Jay and Kelly Jacobs Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott

Director’s Guild ($250-$499) Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Marianne E. and David Inman Inovatia Laboratories LLC Janet B. Kelty

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Supporting Cast ($100-$249) Betty Adams F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner C. Fred and Virginia Wood Bergsten Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Joseph E. Geist Martha Rogers Holman Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz

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Lisa Ann McGuire Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Charles D. and Lou Thompson J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner

Stage Hands (up to $99) R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander William M. Clark M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Newell S. and Martha Sue

Jacquelynn Knight Richmond Paul and Lisa Schoephoerster William T. Shay Tom and Rosie Stauder James H. and Susan Lusby Steele George W. and Carolyn Sweet Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Catherine J. Thogmorton Charles D. and Lou Thompson Deborah Slade Thompson Kim Sinclair Thompson John and Dawn Wilkins Melissa Williams and Doug Solliday Ralph Lee and Delores Bland Woodward John B. Yuelkenbeck

Angels (up to $99) Lynne Alexander Eva M. Allen Association of Women for Education William V. and Dorothy Jean Ayres Michael Allen and Mary E. Douglas Bancroft Leroy A. and Margaret A. Barnhart Joseph and Francoise Bien Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg William Bastin and Penny Brown Mary M. Bryant Eric and Vickie Chism William M. Clark Vicki J. Cole Donald B. and Carlene C. Cullimore Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Kathryn Susan Dowden Patricia H. Drumm M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond

Spencer and Rebecca L. Jackson Galloway David Gold Henry B. and Claudia Graham James B. and Regina M. Haskamp Vicki Watt Headley Holtwick Chiropractic Siobhan Hughes Jaqlyne S. Jackson Mark and Mary Markland Jarboe Rudolph and Elizabeth Kruse Paul or Fern Lamberd Sheryl Huecker Luster Roland and Caroline Margheim Wiley R. and Maryellen McVicker Linda Ragene Miller Kent E. Nesvik Gene P. and Janet W. Nuse Beverly K. Williams Mattli Russell L. Mehl Tom O’Connor and Diana Moxon Stephanie L. Mullins David and Lesley Oswald Richard and Carol Pemberton Dennis K. and Bonnie Potter Kent W. and Becki Propst Roberta W. Richey Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Gale and Ann S. Schafer Kitty Schewe Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Jane Shover Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Nancy Tharpe UMB Bank N.A. Steven B. Vecchio Jeff and Lola Watts Jane Whitesides John P. Witte

Hutchison Ferry Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Todd D. Oberlin Kent W. and Becki Propst Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon Elnora E. Tucker James K. and Kathryn Y. Wallace

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IN HONOR

Commencement speaker honors the Class of 2016 with a gift

Gifts were made in honor of the following alumni, colleagues, and friends.

On May 14, 2016, Mr. Donn Harrison ’89 gave a commencement speech that will not soon be forgotten; not just because his words were inspiring and humorous but also because he announced that he and his wife, Lynette ’88, would be giving $5.00 for each graduate of the class of 2016 as their first gift to CMU. In his commencement speech, Mr. Harrison explained that these gifts were intended to be a seed, by drawing inspiration from the mustard seed described in the book of Matthew.

He emphasized that the important lesson we learn from the mustard seed is the value of where we plant it, telling the graduates that he could not think of a better place to put a mustard seed than at Central. He then challenged them to double the gift next year and contribute $10.00 to a Central area they are passionate about supporting.

Through his challenge, Mr. Harrison set forth a great example. While some may consider a gift of $5.00 to be too small to make a difference, Donn urges us to remember that when planted in good soil, it can grow into something greater.

Class of 1962 Class of 2016 Harlo L. Donelson ’58 M. Rebecca Enochs Joseph E. Geist Marianne E. Inman James M. Luetjen Kyle Eugene Oberweather Pi Kappa Theta Braxton P. Rethwisch ’64 Carter W. Snow ’04 Martha Jean Solomon Julia Elizabeth Weber ’16 Thomas L. Yancey ’54

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IN MEMORIAM Gifts were made in loving memory of the following alumni, colleagues, and friends.

Butch Antal Richard Everett Armitage ’72 Russell E. Arnett ’50 Fred E. Arnold Diane Auchly Cheryl Harmon Bartholomew Thomas Erskine Birch IV Richard S. Brumitt Everett C. Buckner Carol Lowe Burgess ’57 Judith Kleinschmidt Burgess ’62 Dennis W. Dallman ’69 Katherine England Derque ’40 Richard M. Driscoll ’51 Norman E. Drissell ’51 R. Paul Drummond Richard Todd Evans ’54 Mary Lee George Forderhase Merrill Elmer Gaddis Donald Wayne Groenenboom ’75 William G. Guerri ’43 Anna Jones Haines ’45 Harry Theodore Hart Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge ’44 Jeff Hollaway ’82 William S. Holman ’47 Ilene Morrison House ’50 Jean N. Jenner Nancy Thompson Jones Glenn R. Joyce ’61 J. Dan Kesselring Sidney J. Kimbell ’41 Eleanor King

Vinita Kirk Ann McPheeters Lewis ’58 Elisabeth Holman Luetjen Michael Gene Magyar ’89 Virginia Maier Laura Beth Manning ’00 Frederick D. Marquard ’67 Shirley Swisher Meyer ’58 Virginia Lloyd Monroe ’70 Paul A. Montemurro ’58 Mary E. DeVore Montgomery ’47 Robert K. Mordt ’54 Florence Puckett Morton ’37 Marianna Niblack Philip M. Niblack Russell C. Nix ’29 Linda Addison Palmer Alfred F. Pannier James William Patterson ’63 Ivan L. Peacocke ’54 Larry J. Peery Dorothy Bell Phipps ’95 Jonathan R. Radtke ’90 Mark C. Robb Richard N. Rogers ’63 Marilyn Gaddis Rose ’52 Eugene E. Rudd ’58 Julia Jenner Savina ’38 Jerry Stockman Harold W. Sunoo James P. ’43 and Helen G. Puckett ’43 Thogmorton Walter S. Walton ’64 Jerry R. Wendt ’61 Dorothy Mildred Orr Wilson ’30 Wanda Melton Wilson ’59 Willie Wilson

Hall of Sponsors: honoring Doc R

by David Hutchison, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Programs

In the course of four decades there can be a great deal of change, even at a place rich with sacred traditions and heritage, like Central. Buildings get updated, slogans change, and professors and students come and go. For the past 38 years, there has been one constant in the Religion and Philosophy Department at Central Methodist: Dr. O.A. “Berre” Robinson, or as generations of students have come to know him, Doc R. This fall, we can add an additional honor to his lifetime of exemplary teaching and devotion to higher learning, as a new Hall of Sponsors Scholarship has been established in his honor. The academic scholarship will create a new avenue for future students to attain the Central Education of which Doc R has been an integral part since the fall of 1978.

Doc R has served Central well, not only as a professor of religion and philosophy, but also having served as chair of the division and at one time as Vice President and Dean of the College under then President Joe Howell (1993-96). He has shaped the character of CMU’s religious life and has made a name for himself by the way he instills a love for learning in his pupils.

This is often accomplished with an excited flare, the occasional quote of Plato or C. S. Lewis, and what must be one of the earliest adoptions of the fist bump by any college professor.

Beyond the fantastic stories and sage lessons that make up the legend of Doc R, it is undoubtedly his commitment to the craft of education itself that has endeared him to generations of students. As a small, private liberal arts college, CMU is part of a tradition of colleges and universities that make the education of undergraduates their greatest priority. Here, Professors like Doc R tend not only to their lectures and research, but to a comprehensive form of teaching that curates the entire undergraduate experience for their students.

And this commitment to the student experience has not gone unnoticed by his peers, either, as he has been honored multiple times with the Chester E.

Hanson Award for Outstanding Teaching, CMU’s Master Teacher award, the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Award for outstanding teaching, the Outstanding Educator Award from the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church and multiple listings in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

In addition, in the Spring of 2006, he received the Missouri Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and was also invited to present at the Oxford Round Table in England.

His impact on the CMU community has been profound, and he is still making a difference in students’ lives as he continues to teach and advise on the Fayette campus. This scholarship was made possible through a generous gift by Earl ’61 and Sunny Bates, who have been friends of Berre and his wife, Anne Robinson, for many years.

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2016 Hairston Hall of Fame

by Derek Diesner, Sports Information Director

This fall the Hairston Hall of Fame Committee at CMU introduced the 2016 Hall of Fame class, which included two individuals and four teams.

The Hall of Fame inductions took place on September 17 in advance of the football game between Central and William Penn University.

The 2016 Hairston Hall of Fame class welcomed Jim Stamos ’74 of Harrisburg, Pa., Levern Gaskin Jr. ’72 of Bridgeport, Conn., the 1949 Football Team, the 1950-51 Men’s Basketball Team, the 1960 Men’s Golf Team, and the 1967 Football Team.

“This year’s Hairston Hall of Fame Class is very special for many reasons,” said CMU Vice President of Institutional Growth and Student Engagement Ken Oliver. “Jim Stamos and Levern Gaskin, along with the four teams, are legendary in Central’s history. Jim and Levern laid the groundwork for all the future individuals who will play for the Eagles, and the four teams set the standards for Eagle athletic teams to achieve for many years to come.”

Jim Stamos graduated from CMU

in 1974. Stamos was quarterback for the CMU Football team and began his career playing for Coach Holmes, while using the “Wishbone” offense.

Things would change, and the Eagles moved to a passing attack. Following Stamos’ junior year, the QB ranked second in the Nation in passing yards, and CMU ranked fifth in the nation as a team in total offense. Following graduation, Stamos returned to CMU for the 1977 and ’78 seasons as a graduate assistant coach under Coach Holmes.

“This is a tremendous honor,” said Stamos. “I honestly didn’t think this day would ever come. I want to thank Coach Holmes and Woody McCutcheon for all that they have done for me.”

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ated from CMU in 1972, following a stellar athletic career on both the football and track and field teams. Gaskin Jr. was named First Team All-Conference in football in 1967 and 1968, and ran the 100m and 220m in track.

Gaskin Jr. was the first African-American who graduated from Central Methodist after using all four years of athletic eligibility.

“I had a great time at then-Central Methodist College,” said Gaskin.

“I remember one of my first plays on the football field was a 75-yard punt returned for a touchdown. I have nothing but love for Central. To be inducted into the Hairston Hall of Fame brings me a lot of joy.”

The 1949 Football Team finished the season with just one loss at 8-1, which marked the best finish for a Central team since 1930. The Eagles were led by head coach Bob Vanetta and assistant coach Ernest E. Smith. The team consisted of Robert Irving, William Weber, Paul Danclovic, Robert Jackson, Vergil Landers, James Engelhard, Earl De La Roche, Harold Beasley, William Hollway III, Robert Finley, Edward Christian Jr., Robert Sears, Kenneth Miller, Raymond Calvin, Richard Vigil, Nick Ghnouly, John Jankowski, Roland Banaka, Joseph Villers, Robert Costilow, Robert Otto, Robert Ellis, Gabriel Georgeff, Richard Stewart, James Dobyns, and Paul Pappas.

The 1950-51 Men’s Basketball Team was comprised of Dean Ehlers, Ed Christian Jr., Edwin Wayne Young, Calvin Voegtle, Lloyd Summers, Pauk Dessieux, Robert Allen, Thomas Hoge, Leo Folsom, Don Wheeler, Donald Pape, Carl Dulgeroff, Dr. Nelson Bryant, Mitch Cochran, Gil Georgeff, Fall 2016

Lowell Pettit, Robert “Bob” Ellis, Tom Burcham, Frank Kirby, Don Lynch, Carl Dulgeroff, and Don Burgess. The Eagles were led by head coach Ralph Pink, finished the season with a 24-5 overall record, and won the MCAU. They also qualified for the NAIA National Tournament, which consisted of 32 teams.

The 1960 Men’s Golf Team consisted Ronald Hampton ’60, David Parker ’62, team captain Richard Veleta ’60, Sam Powell ’62, Billy Brewer ’60, and alternate Michael Reid. The Eagles won the 1960 M.C.A.U. Conference by defeating Westminster 608-611. The conference included the likes of the aforementioned Westminster, William Jewell, Missouri Valley, Drury, and Culver-Stockton. The team qualified for the National Collegiate Golf Championship that year, which was played in Bemidji, Minn. The estimated team cost to attend the Championship in Bemidji was $350. President Woodward allowed the College to contribute $200, and the Student Council contributed $100 towards the trip. The golf team then vowed to raise the remaining $50 for the trip, which they did.

The 1967 Football Team finished with one of the highest winning percentages in program history.

The Eagles closed out the ’67 season with an overall record of 6-1-1; which was the highest winning percentage for CMU since the 1930’s. The ’67 squad consisted of five current Hairston Hall of Fame members - head coach Bill Holmes, Augie Eckhardt, Joe Forrest, Keith Walk and Scott Swofford - along with newly named member Levern Gaskin Jr. Other members from the ’67 squad include: William Mauller Jr., Rodney Hoffman, David Taff, Bill Rudeseal, Kenneth

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Athletics “Sonny” Page, William Lazenby, Dick Van Dyne, David Alvis, Larry Moore, John Nickens III, Donald Swanson, Gale Hairston, Paul King, William Pentland, Lewis Douglas, Michael Watkins, Robert Sander, Daniel Frank, Earl “Buster” DelaRoche, Robert Fisher, Thadeus Staniec, William Fivecoat Jr., Richard Spathelf, Samuel Rauls, Tom Schoemehl, Donald Spencer, Roger Peters, Dale Riebold, Donald Malson, Michael Harcourt, Bruce Banks, James Chellew, William Meyerkord Jr., C. David Bockman, William Dierks, Joseph P. Rice III, and

assistant coach Rodney Miller.

“This year we have a mix of tremendous athletes and great CMU teams of the past,” said CMU Athletics Director Brian Spielbauer at the Hall of Fame celebration. “All of them have terrific accomplishments that set them apart and have earned them their spot of honor in the Hairston Hall of Fame.”

The Hairston Hall of Fame was established in 1983 through a gift from William L. Hairston, a 1933 graduate of Central College (now CMU). The Hall of Fame honors the outstanding

accomplishments of CMU athletes, coaches, administrators, and teams and recognizes significant contributions to the University’s athletics programs.

Members of the HOF Committee are Dr. James Luejten, Larry Anderson, Fred Smith, April Ash, Ken Oliver, Alan Marshall, and Vicki Reece.

Row 1: Rodney Miller, Earl “Buster” Dela Roche, Bill Dierks, Joe Rice, Harold Beasley, Bill Holmes, Lloyd Summers, Mike Watkins, Don Malson, Tim Carter Row 2: Joe Forrest, Paul King, Keith Walk, Ted Staniec, Beill Pentland, Gale “Hap” Hairston, Jim Stamos, and Mike Reid Notes: Harold Beasley represented 1949 football team; Lloyd Summers represented 1951 men’s basketball team; Mike Reid represented 1960 golf team; Tim Carter represented Levern Gaskin. All others are from the 1967 football team, lead by Coach Bill Holmes and assistant coach Rodney Miller

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Athletics

Athletics are an important part of the Central experience for many of our brightest students. Coaches and staff in the athletic department work to develop character, passion, leadership, teamwork and determination in our students. In an effort to support the programs and further provide opportunities for our students to develop, we held the first ever Celebrating Eagle Athletics Auction & Dinner.

Hosted at the Isle of Capri Hotel and Conference Center in Boonville, Missouri on Friday, August 5th, a large crowd of Eagle supporters enjoyed a night of fun and entertainment with a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and live music with a special guest keyboardist, President Roger Drake.

After the 105 silent auction items were awarded, the evening was capped off with a rousing live auction conducted

by Dick Hutchison ’83 and his son Seth ’10. The live and silent auctions items included: vacation packages, Royals/ Cardinals/Chiefs tickets, CMU memorabilia, wine tasting tours, boat rentals, a chance to travel with a CMU Team for an away game, and even the chance to be a Coach for the Day. It was an amazing evening to support our student-athletes.

We hope to see you in attendance next year – we will have a bidder’s paddle ready for you!

$40,218 340 R aised

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Athletics 2016 SPRING SPORTS ROUND-UP

Baseball: The CMU Baseball Team had a historic 2016 season.

Central went from a 24-27 season in 2015 to an astounding 44-17.

The Eagles finished 23-9 in The Heart during the regular season, and went on a magical run in the 2016 Heart Baseball Postseason Tournament to win all four games and claim the tournament championship. Following The Heart Tournament, catcher Brad Cuyos, first baseman Dalton Entwistle, outfielder Joba Ferrell, and pitcher Chris Danielson were named to the All-Tournament Team, and Joba Ferrell was named the Tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Central went 1-2 in tournament play to close their season.

point for Central Methodist. The Eagles volleyball team has already set the record for most wins in a season. As of this writing, the Eagles have two more regular season matches before the

Softball: The Central Methodist University Eagles softball team won their record sixth straight Heart of America Athletic Conference title last season. CMU finished 43-18 overall and 19-3 in The Heart. They earned an automatic bid into the NAIA Softball National Tournament. The Eagles fought hard in the tournament, finishing 2-2 in the double-elimination tournament.

Men’s And Women’s Track & Field: The CMU men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams sent six athletes last spring to Nationals. Those six were Kaitlyn Emig in the Women’s 400 Meter Hurdles, Drew Gandy in the Men’s Decathlon, Nick Homan in the Pole Vault, Keenan Honore in the Men’s 100 Meter Dash, Doug Hutcherson in the Men’s 5000 Meter Race Walk, and Kiven Steitz in the Men’s Pole Vault.

The 2016-17 CMU Indoor Track & Field team will begin their season later in December. New to the coaching staff this year is CMU alum Ed Stewart, who takes over the sprinters and the hurdlers. Also new to the staff is graduate assistant coach Chris Aschemann.

2016 FALL SEASON RECAP

Football – The David S. Calloway era has begun at CMU. He was named the head coach of the Eagles following the 2015 season, when he served as the Defensive Coordinator of the Eagles. Coach Calloway’s main task has been to rebuild the entire football program. There are sure to be a lot of bumps in the road. In his inaugural year at CMU, the Eagles are 1-7 overall. Coach Calloway picked up his first win Sept. 10, the third game as CMU traveled to face Culver-Stockton College. The Eagles won 53-35, behind a prominent rushing attack that ran for almost 400 yards in the game. Tevin Reid finished with 11 rushes for 132 yards and a touchdown, Royce Long ran the ball 10 times for 93 yards, and Kevin Denis ran the ball 13 times for 74 yards. Junior quarterback Caleb Bedford had a massive game, passing for 194 yards and five touchdowns and running the ball 11 times for 38 yards and one rushing TD. This season, quarterback Caleb Bedford has stepped up as a leader for the Eagles. As of this writing, he has thrown for 2,126 yards with 18 touchdowns and only four interceptions. The Eagles have two wide receivers with more than 600 yards each on the season, as well as four rushers with more than 200 yards each.

Volleyball – The 2016 season has been historic to this

Heart of America Athletic Conference postseason tournament.

The Eagles are at a program best 34-4 overall, in first place in The Heart, with a record of 10-1 in conference play. Central set a record this season with 23 straight match victories from Sept.

9 - Oct. 20.

The Eagles are currently receiving votes in the latest Tachikara-NAIA Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. Central hasn’t received a lot of love from the Heart of America Athletic Conference. The Eagles have had just three players of the week to this point. Libero Erin Dodd has been named the Conference Defend-

Athletics er of the Week twice this season, and Caitlin Petty was named The Heart’s Setter of the Week once.

The Eagles look to host at least one match in the Heart of America Athletic Conference postseason tournament. CMU closes out the regular season with a pair of matches on the road, against Benedictine College and 13th ranked MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Men’s Soccer – The Central Methodist men’s soccer team looked to take the next step in 2016, following a 2015 season that saw the Eagles go 13-4-2 and host a conference postseason match.

This season, the Eagles got off to a slower start with stiffer competition. CMU won their first match in blowout fashion, before playing to a 0-0 draw in double-OT with Hannibal-LaGrange University. CMU then rebounded for a 5-0 victory against Tabor, before falling 2-0 to 25th ranked Hastings College.

Following a few more non-conference victories, Central began their conference season with a surprising 1-0 loss at home to Graceland University. CMU then won their next five matches, including a 3-1 road win at 17th ranked Missouri Valley College.

matches to 9th ranked MidAmerica Nazarene, 6th ranked Baker and Benedictine College, who at the time were receiving votes in the Top 25 Poll.

The Eagles close out the regular season at home against Mount Mercy University on Homecoming weekend. With a win, Central could host a Heart Quarterfinal Match at Davis Field.

The Heart of America Athletic Conference has honored the Eagles a few times this season, awarding Offensive Player of the Week honors to Adrian Gutierrez on two occasions, and goalkeeper Cameron Metcalfe has earned Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors once.

Women’s Soccer – The Central women’s soccer team had a historic run of their own. CMU began the season a perfect 8-0-0, in which they recorded shutout victories in seven of the matches. Freshman goalkeeper Ashlynn Freeman has been astounding in her first year of collegiate athletics. She has already recorded a program record 10 shutouts in one season, and there is still one regular season game to play, along with the postseason.

Offensively for Central Methodist, senior Nicki Noreen and freshman Judith Sainz are tied for the team lead with 15 goals apiece.

To this point, The Heart has awarded the Eagles with five total weekly honors. Nicki Noreen has been named The Heart’s Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week twice, Ashlynn Freeman has been named The Heart’s Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week twice, and Judith Sainz has earned The Heart’s Offensive Player of the Week once.

Central currently sports a record of 12-3-2 overall and 6-3-2 in The Heart. CMU needs a win in their regular season finale against Mount Mercy University and some help, in order to host a Heart Quarterfinals match at Davis Field.

Men’s And Women’s Cross Country – The Central Methodist Cross Country teams have cooled off a bit since early in the season. The CMU men’s cross country team began the year with a victory at the Eagle Invitational. Central then finished third at the Gary Stoner Invite, ninth at the Southern Stampede, third at the Midwest Cross Country Invitational, and 20th at the NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede.

As of this writing, the Eagles are ranked 20th in the Nation and are in the final stretch of games before the postseason. This is the first time CMU men’s soccer has ever been ranked.

CMU has played just .500 soccer as of late, winning against 15th ranked Grand View on the road, and then defeating William Penn and Evangel.

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Athletics The Eagle women’s cross country team started off the 2016 season strong, with a victory at the Eagle Invitational back on Aug. 27. Central then finished second at the Gary Stoner Invite and fifth at the Southern Stampede.

After a few weeks off, the ladies took second at the Midwest Cross Country Invitational to begin October, and then finished 11th out of 25 teams in the crowded NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede.

The Eagles will race at the HAAC Championships on Nov. 5 in Kansas City, as they attempt to qualify for Nationals on Nov. 19 in Elsah, Ill. Both Eagle teams have been honored by the Heart of America Athletic Conference this season. In the first race of the season, senior Allyson Ng took third place at the Eagle Invitational, while freshman Elliott Kernschield won his first ever collegiate race by over ten seconds. Both competitors helped their teams to win the Eagle Invite. The Eagle women’s team earned another honor following the Southern Stampede Cross Country Invitational. The Heart recognized junior Sarah Kurpjuweit as the Conference Runner of the Week, with her 13th place finish in the 5K, with a total time of 19:48. Kurpjuweit helped lead the Eagles to a fifth place team finish out of 17 total schools.

2016-17 WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW:

championship, a trip to the NAIA Division 1 National Tournament, and finishing 19th in the National Rankings. The Eagles return reigning Conference Player of the Year DaJonee Hale, reigning conference Freshman of the Year Lexie Moe, as well as reigning conference Coach of the Year Mike Davis. Central also returns the likes of 2nd Team All-Conference Alayah Cooper-Johnson and reserves Paige Albrecht, Allison Hines, Mataya Racek, and Emily Richardson.

This past offseason, the Eagles added eight key recruits to the roster as well. They include Sophie Thompson, and transfers Ana Borges, CeCe Cockerham, Tashawnya Edwards, Jerica Nelson, Jazmin Shields, Amanda Hutchins, and Jenka Stiasna.

“We are truly excited to have this group join our program,” said CMU head women’s basketball coach Mike Davis. “We are very fortunate to have a great returning nucleus. Our entire coaching staff has worked extremely hard to enhance our team.

Our fans will enjoy the athleticism and desire to win that this group will bring. It should be a great year for Eagle Basketball.”

The Eagles kickoff their 2016-17 season on Tuesday Nov. 1, when Central travels to Columbia to face the Stephens Stars at 7 p.m. Central’s home opener is scheduled for the following Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. against Harris-Stowe State University.

Men’s Basketball – The HAAC announced their 2016-17 Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll, and Central Methodist was picked to finish third in the conference this season. The NAIA has also released their 2016-17 NAIA D1 Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll, with CMU entering the poll ranked 23rd in the Nation.

“I am totally shocked and surprised,” says CMU head men’s basketball coach Jeff Sherman. “First, there are so many talented teams and coaches in this league. I agree with the top two choices being William Penn and MidAmerica Nazarene. Both of these teams were phenomenal last season and look to be better this year. After that, there are about 6-8 schools that can land anywhere from 3-10, in my opinion.”

Central Methodist enters the 2016-17 season coming off a 1516 record the year before. The Eagles return six players from last season, including First Team All-Conference, NAIA All-American

Women’s Basketball – As HAAC champions, CMU women have been picked to finish in second place in the 2016-17 HAAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll. CMU will also start the regular season ranked 15th in the NAIA D1 Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.

“It is a nice honor to be voted as the #2 team by our coaches from within the Heart of America Athletic Conference,” says CMU head women’s basketball coach Mike Davis. “Our league was the toughest in the NAIA last season, and it looks to be even better this year. In the grand scheme of things, preseason polls really don’t mean that much. Games and results are what matter most. We are truly excited about our players and team.

We can’t wait for November 1st to get here!”

Central Methodist is coming off a 26-5 campaign, which included winning the HAAC regular season

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Athletics Honorable Mention, and CMU’s leading scorer from a year ago, guard Ron Lee. Also returning to CMU this season are CMU’s leading rebounder from a year ago, Scott Stegeman, along with forwards Cole Adair and Charles Harris III. Along with the returnees, Central welcomes six transfers to the squad. They are junior Vashawn Ruffin from Three Rivers College; Kellieon Williams from Mineral Area College; Bo Burkhart from Southwestern Illinois Community College; Brian Egejuru from Dakota College at Bottineau; Kyle Buffkin from University of South Carolina–Aiken; and Angus Fischer from North Iowa Area Community College.

“This has been a very successful recruiting year for us, as we had some very important spots to fill,” says Coach Jeff Sherman. “We had three to four starting positions that needed to be addressed and we believe this class has four players that have starting potential.”

In the poll, Peru State College and Benedictine come in at numbers four and five, just points behind the Eagles.

“Preseason polls are what they are, and nobody has played any games yet,” adds Sherman. “We are cautiously optimistic about being successful. That success will depend largely on how quick we can come together as a team, our ability to improve every day, being consistent with our effort and production while creating a little luck throughout this long grind in the Heart of America Athletic Conference this year.”

Central Methodist will tipoff their 2016-17 season on Nov. 4, when they travel to Bethany, Okla., for a non-conference tilt at Southwestern Christian University. Tip time is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Eagles home opener is set for Nov. 7, when CMU welcomes Central Christian College to town for a 7:30 p.m. tip inside of Puckett Field House.

Spirit Squad – In 2016-17, the Spirit Squad has officially split into two teams. The Spirit Squad is now comprised of the Coed Cheer Team, and the Competitive Dance Team. Central will look to claim their third straight HAAC Championship title, when

they host The Heart Championships on Feb.11 inside of Puckett Field House. Other competitions scheduled this season for both teams are at Grand View University on Jan. 29, and the NAIA Southeast Regional Qualifier, hosted by Lindenwood-Belleville University.

Starting this season, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced that Competitive Cheer and Dance will become the 24th and 25th National Championships in the history of the Association. The National Administrative Council (NAC), a membership group comprised of athletic administrators, unanimously approved the motion to gain national championship status. Competitive Cheer and Dance is the first to earn national championship status in a span of 22 years. The NAIA will be the only athletics association to offer a national championship in this sport. The season of competition typically runs from September and culminates at the National Championship in mid-March. The 2017 National Championship is scheduled for March 10-11, and it will be hosted by Oklahoma City University.

GENERAL NEWS: Former Central Methodist University football strong safety Jacob Heppner (Mansfield, Mo.) is shining at the National level in the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games. Heppner graduated from Central Methodist in the spring of 2012, following a four-year stint on the Eagles football team.

Former CMU strength and conditioning coach, and current CMU head baseball coach Nate Breland says, “This is an unbelievable feat. I am so proud of him and thrilled that I had the opportunity to be his strength and conditioning coach for his four years here at CMU.” The CrossFit Games are the world’s premier test to find the fittest people on earth. They are world-renowned as a grueling test for the world’s toughest athletes and a thrilling experience for spectators. Since its inception in 2007, the CrossFit Games have become “one of the fastest growing sports in America,” according to Forbes.

Jacob Heppner is currently ranked seventh in the Nation, out of 40 competitors. Heppner’s best finish was in the Handstand Walk, when he finished in first place. Other competitions that occur during the CrossFit games include: Ranch Trail Run, Ranch Deadlift Ladder, Ranch Mini Chipper, Ocean Swim, Murph, Squat Clean Pyramid, Double DT, Climbing Snail, The Separator, 100%, Suicide Sprint, The Plow, Rope Chipper, and Redemption.

“I actually was introduced to CrossFit before my senior year at CMU,” says Jacob Heppner. “As soon as I got involved and learned more about CrossFit, I knew that is what I wanted to get involved in following graduation from Central.”

Heppner currently competes in the North Central region for the CrossFit games and is affiliated with Cobra Command, competing on the Cobra 1 team.

Central Methodist University and Alpha Media out of Moberly announced a new partnership in July. With the new deal, all Eagles’ football games in 2016 will

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Athletics continue to be carried on the radio throughout Mid-Missouri and online worldwide following the agreement.

“This year will mark the twelfth year of our partnership with KRES Radio, and we cannot be more pleased to have them as part of the CMU family,” says CMU Vice resident for Institutional Growth and Student Engagement Ken Oliver. “They are a first-class operation, and they provide outstanding high school athletic coverage along with supporting the CMU Eagles.”

Starting with the Eagles’ season-opener against Peru State College, all Central Methodist regular-season football games are slated to air on one of the four stations on their network. This year’s broadcast team will consist of Ben Wilson and Eric Duick.

The majority of Eagle games will be carried on 99.9 The Captain, with options to also broadcast on KTCM Glory 97.3, KRES 104.7 or KWIX 92.5 FM. The Alpha Media family of stations can be heard throughout Mid-Missouri and online via Alpha Media’s website (www.centralmoinfo.com).

Central Methodist and Regional Radio have worked jointly to broadcast Eagle athletic contests in multiple sports since August 2005. Central Methodist will continue as the official sponsor of live streaming sports on www.centralmoinfo.com.

“We are excited to again partner with KRES Radio for the 2016-17 season,” says Athletics Director Brian Spielbauer. “They have been partners with us for many years, and it is good to work with quality people you trust. They will put out a terrific product for us, and the CMU fans listening to the games will have an enjoyable experience.”

KRES will continue to air radio programing related to Central Methodist Athletics, including weekly interviews with coaches and players. Archives will continue to be available on cmueagles.com.

Central Methodist University’s athletic department was honored by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) by being named to the Bronze Star level in the NAIA Champions of Character program.

“We are proud to have been a Champions of Character team in the NAIA since the program started,” says CMU Athletics Director Brian Spielbauer. “The entire department, staff and students pay attention to the program and do our best to live out the five core values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership. Even when we fall short, it is a learning opportunity for us to improve ourselves and our program. I feel that as an athletic department, we are striving to do our best, and I am excited about that.”

Institutions are measured on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and earn points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition, and character promotion. Institutions earn points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by having minimal to no ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year.

2016 Spring HAAC Awards Baseball All Conf, 1st tem: Brad Cuyos, Joba Ferrell All Conf, 2nd team: Quinn Conley, Josh Thomas, Aldo Adamus Honorable mention: Logan Bradley, Bennan Hurley, Chance Sugg, Jeff King, Tyler Hull Rawlings Gold Glove Team: Quinn Conley CoSIDA Academic All-America: Brennan Hurley 2016 Daktronics-NAIA Baseball Scholar-Athletics: Brennan Hurley, Jakob Junker, Jeremy Karasewski, C.J. Regan, Jacob Stump 2016 NAIA Honorable Mention All-American Team: Joba Ferrell, Brad Cuyos Team received votes in Baseball Coaches’ Postseason top 25 poll

Softball HAAC Player of Year: Lauren Geringer Coach of the Year: Pat Reardon All-Heart Team: (8 members) Gold Glove Winners: Erin Enke, Lauren Geringer, Skyler Hume NFCA NAIA All Region Team: Lauren Geringer, Hannah Blackmon, Jessie Wilmes, Erin Enke NFCA Midwest Region Coaching Staff of the Year: Pat Reardon, Gene Reardon, Ross Dowell, Steve Siebert, Lyndsey Talbot, Neil Hansen, Sam Kircher.

NFCA All-American 1st team: Lauren Geringer NAIA 2nd team: Lauren Geringer Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes: Ashley Litton, Brenna Russ, Jessie Wilmes, Melissa Wood, Madison Watson.

Team ranked 19th in Nation in NAIA Top 25 poll

Men and Women’s Track & Field NAIA All-American in pole Vault: Nick Homan Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes: Brett Davis, Joshua Hunt

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Alumni news

Wideman’s CMU experience passed along to children

by David Hutchison, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Programs

Smiling as he looks over the long line of framed picthat kept him focused and out of trouble as a kid, and that tures of his three children, the Saint Louis skyline in the seems to have transferred to his kids, who played everybackground, Gary Wideman has much to be proud of in thing from league soccer and football to diving and swimthe life he’s lived and the family he’s raised. Wideman, a ming, even inventing games while waiting at the bus stop. ’77 graduate of Central Methodist and St. Louis native, But it was hockey, which they all began playing marvels over the brief stint he had living in a farm commu- around age four, that really clicked for them, especially for nity – Fayette – and the impact it has had on the course of his sons, Alex and Chris. Both have continued to play into his life. “I grew up on the other side of the tracks. I didn’t adulthood at a high level. Alex, described by the St. Louis grow up with affluence; so everything we had, we had to Post-Dispatch as a “proud little guy with a motor,” plays work for it,” he says, eyes distant with memory as he looks for an NHL farm team. Chris, who won the Eddie Shore out over the city he loves. “Growing up, I sold papers, I Award as the AHL’s outstanding defenseman for 2014-15, cut grass, shoveled snow, always had a job through high was selected in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL draft by school, and I was fortunate enough to play basketball at a the Ottawa Senators. Success takes work, they agree. And level that I attracted interest at a college level.” the elder Wideman, whose smaller size meant he had to It was this sense of hard work and dedication that outwork and outthink other guys on the court to succeed, served this self-described product of a working-class, has been a model of that ethic from day one. Chris put it blue-collar neighborhood well during his days as a student best in an open letter he penned to his parents the night at Central and brought him to where he is today. Currently, after his first game back in St. Louis, where he grew up Gary serves as the executive director for UBS, the globworshipping the Blues: “More important than my personal al investment giant, where he oversees operations in St. sacrifices were the ones made by my family and friends.

Louis and Little Rock, Ark., a reach he has attained after My parents who sacrificed more...their time and energy to 35 years in the investment business. When asked how he allow me to pursue something I truly loved.” came to be in this high-paced, high-stakes field, he menTo have his two sons playing professional hockey, tions feeling limited and overly structured working at the and a daughter excelling in finance, there must be a level former McDonell-Douglas Aerospace Company while being of validation for the lessons he learned while hitting the drawn by the entrepreneurial nature of the work. “It was a hardwood in Puckett. Indeed, on and off the field, Widechallenge,” he says, “but I put my mind to it, and I wasn’t man’s experience as a student-athlete has left a lasting going to fail. It’s an effort thing. It’s the same thing with impact on him and his family, noting that one relationship my kids.” from then in particular that has been a constant in his life, One thing a person quickly notices when speaking his then basketball coach, Tom Bartow. with Gary is that his family plays a central role in every“I still talk to him once a month,” he says. “He’s a thing for him. Making the connection between his life’s mentor. I talk to him about business, looking at dealing journey and that of his children is important, because for with challenges, even in life and with my children, I ask Gary Wideman, ‘what would you his two sons and do?’” And this daughter are is perhaps one of the embodiment the many lessons of that can-do, here to be taken. tough-minded The story spirit that has is often told of been the driving how relationships force in his life. formed with classAll three of mates and profeshis children have sors alike, when been active in made here at athletics since a Central are made very early age, for life. Gary constantly being Wideman, and the engaged in some story of the Widekind of activity. man family, is a Wideman jokes living testament Chris Wideman, on the right, plays hockey for the Ottawa Senators in Canada. that it was sports to this truth.

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Virginia Maier, champion of young women of faith, music, and science

by David Hutchison, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Programs

Another path has opened for young women to achieve a quality education at Central Methodist University, as the University celebrates the establishment of a new Hall of Sponsors Scholarship through an estate gift from someone who, while imminently connected to CMU through faith and family, never actually attended class here.

Born in 1917, the same year that Albert Einstein published his first paper on General Relativity and the United States entered World War I, Virginia Maier [nee Robertson] was from a small rural town in Arkansas. Her father, a dentist during the deep Depression, often took chickens and vegetables in lieu of money.

She was a gifted student with profound proficiency in math, writing and science. Her parents saved and bought her a piano at the tender age 10, and she continue to play it well into her 90’s.

Virginia was the first female chemistry major at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, and after graduation was the first female lab intern at Alcoa Aluminum. Her chemistry partner at the University of Arkansas was Russel Maier, who was working on his engineering degree at the time. It turned out the two had chemistry of their own,

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and they married, moving to Russell’s hometown of Saint Louis where Russell was a leading civil engineer, including the distinction of receiving a city citation for his work on Saint Louis’s iconic Gateway Arch.

Virginia was a Sunday School teacher and substitute math teacher until she was 80 years old. She and her husband had four children, the second of which is Dr. Bruce R. Maier, who graduated from Central Methodist in 1965, a significant friend and supporter of CMU. As Virginia’s health began to deteriorate late in life, she took care to discuss with her son, Bruce, that part of her bequeathed assets should go to a scholarship for women. Her first suggestion was that this scholarship would be at the University of Arkansas. Her son, however, presented the suggestion that CMU would meet her objectives better, and, being deeply Christian and raised as a Methodist, she firmly agreed. Her criteria for the scholarship were clear.

[1] the recipient would have to be female; [2] the recipient would have to be a life sciences, math or chemistry major; and [3] the recipient would have to play a musical instrument, so important to her and to her son Bruce has been the art and gift of music in life.

While need is always one of the base criteria for scholarships, Virginia did not want the scholarship to be exclusively based on financial need, but rather her intent was for it to be an incentive for a highly qualified student to receive the unique kind of support and education that CMU provides. On her passing, her son Bruce followed through with her wishes, and so has established the Virginia Maier Hall of Sponsors Scholarship at Central Methodist University, a testament to her love for learning, her high values in faith, and her wish to provide opportunities for others to have those same experiences.

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Chris Straub and Carter Ward receive awards from state Two graduates of Central Methodist University with Schools to work as superintendent until he retired in 1997. long and distinguished educational careers have been cho- He was appointed director of governmental affairs for the sen as Pioneers in Education.

Missouri School Boards’ Association in 2000 and was an Dr. Chris Straub ’66 and Dr. Carter Ward ’67 were anadjunct professor at four Missouri universities. nounced as honorees by Dr. Gale “Hap” Hairston, director Carter Ward graduated from Central Methodist College of educator preparation in 1967. He, too, married in the Office of Educator his college sweetheart, Quality of the Missouri DeSandy Leech Ward, partment of Elementary and Central class of 1964. He Secondary Education. has been involved with Straub and Ward are education for more than among six educators who 45 years, beginning as a were honored during the teacher at Ritenour Ju55th Annual Cooperative nior High School in 1967 Conference for School Adbefore he joined the Navy ministrators in Columbia on as a flight officer.

Aug.1. This year marks the He returned to 42nd consecutive year that teaching in 1970 and state education officials have transitioned to the presented the awards which Missouri School Boards’ honor teachers, school Association (MSBA) in Dr. Chris Straub, left, and Dr. Carter Ward were both honored by administrators, citizens, and the state of Missouri for their efforts for public education.

1973. After receiving his lawmakers for their distindoctorate in 1975, Ward guished careers and contributions to public education in stayed with MSBA, eventually becoming executive direcMissouri. tor in 1983.

Chris Straub graduated from then-Central Methodist Ward remained in that position until his retirement in College in ’66. He is married to his college sweetheart Eu2015. During his years there, he grew the MSBA budget nice Boyington Straub, also class of ’66. He began his edu- to $5.4 million and began a wide array of programs and cational career at Union High School, where he taught and services. coached football for six years, before he became assistant “The Department is privileged to recognize these six superintendent of the Union R-XI School District in 1973.

Pioneers for their devotion to education in the state of After earning his doctorate, Straub served as the suMissouri,” Missouri Commissioner of Education Margie perintendent in Union until 1979 when he became superVandeven said. “These individuals have worked tirelessly intendent in the Hannibal 60 School District. to promote excellence in education at the classroom, disIn 1989, Straub moved to the Jefferson City Public trict, and state levels.”

Tucker receives distinguished service award Larry Tucker ’69, managing attorney for Armstrong Teasdale in Kansas City, has received the Richard S Arnold Award for Distinguished Service in the legal field. The award recognizes one attorney from each of the districts within the Eighth Circuit who have achieved professional excellence in their fields and have made significant contributions to pro bono cases.

Tucker also serves as outside general counsel for the Midwest Transplant Network, an organ procurement organization. A longtime supporter of the advancement of women in the legal profession, he was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to the Joint Commission on Women in the Profession, where he identifies gender barriers, combats bias in the justice system, and secures full and equal participation of women in the legal profession.

He has also generously served as a member of the CMU Board of Trustees.

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52 acres of Christian atmosphere

by Deanna Cooper, Director of Development and Alumni Activities

It is interesting to hear Linda Weis open up about Central, a place filled with beloved memories. Names roll out like the Thogmortons (one as a Dean and one as a Music Theory Professor) and John and Margaret Drakesmith.

They bring fond memories of the excitement of living in Howard-Payne Hall. Weis remembers Margaret as fun and rambunctious. “We loved knowing she was one of us, even though she was the President’s daughter,” Weis says. “And John was always so calm and cool…even before ‘cool’ was a term of esteem.”

People also often reminisce about friends who have passed. Weis remembers Shirley Swisher Meyer, whose “memory burns bright.” Linda fondly recalls Shirley Swisher leading recreational singing in “Sippin’ Cider through a Straw,” and her “beaming smile and inspiring leadership” some 60 years later. She recalls, “Her cheerful Christian spirit was an inspiration to many through the years.”

Other loving friendships came to her mind as we spoke. Some of their lights continue to burn brightly, friends such as Jenny Wood Bergsten, Bud Thornton, Bill Hughes, Sandy Rohlfing Fridley, Alan Brueggeman, Laurann Schlapper, and many others.

“Though I don’t see most of them anymore,” she says, “their positive Central spirit is still with me.”

Her journey from Central has been of civic service and community. She says, “The ‘52-acres of Christian Atmosphere’ as Central was called, had a profound, positive influence on my life. The two years I enjoyed at Central (1956-1958) were a solid foundation for my further education at other schools in other states.”

Those schools included University of Kansas (BME in 1961); University of Denver (MA and ME, with in-Residence study at the Aspen Contemporary Music Institute and Sante Fe Opera Co. in 1979); and her doctoral study in music education/choral conducting with Donald Neuen at the Eastman School of Music, the University of Rochester, NY, 1981-84.”

Weis first taught public and private school choral and music education in small towns outside the University of Illinois, Shawnee Mission, Kan., and later New Haven, Conn., where her husband was a research associate at Yale.

The couple finally made their home in Manhattan, Kan., where Weis taught choral groups at Manhattan Schools, while maintaining a private music school. She then directed the touring Manhattan Christian College Choir. She was clinician for MENC, ACDA, and KMEA Fall 2016

until her retirement in 1989.

However, Weis never really retired and at 77 is blessed with energy and health as she works actively every day in her real estate business for which she recently received national recognition.

Weis loves what she does. She says she, “has the best clients in the world---presidents, deans, executives, provosts, ministers, and other impressive people.”

Weis is quick to share that her business ethics were in part a result of the foundation she experienced at Central College—to serve with honesty, integrity, and the highest standards in all things. This was a clear expectation during her two years at Central.

Weis currently serves the State of Kansas on the Supreme Court Nominating Commission and has served under three different governors on the Governor’s Military Council. For two years, she served as Chairman of the Kansas Arts Commission (for funding of the Arts), later serving as Founding President of the Kansas Arts Foundation Inc., a 501(C)3 organization, to provide private art funding when state and Federal funding has faded.

While Chairman of the Board for the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, Weis led a successful community effort to recruit to KU the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), an animal disease prevention federal lab that is the animal corollary to the CDC in Atlanta. Linda feels this is one of her greatest accomplishments.

As a result of her efforts, Weis received the most prestigious Manhattan Citizen of the Year Award from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. Though her music honors and awards were motivating and appreciated, she says, “Receiving a standing ovation from 800 members of a community one loves is a gratifying moment that will live with me forever.”

Weis says, “This is just to let you know the difference a positive college start can make, even in an innocent farmer’s daughter, who comes to college not knowing what she wants to do when she grows up.” She recalls the Central College recruiter E.E. Rich sitting in their family living room and asking her what she loved to do. She said, “I love to sing!”

He replied, “Great! Then you will be a music major!”

And her college journey began.

“Life has worked out beautifully,” Weis says, “for which I am most grateful. I have many to thank, including Central Methodist College.”

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The gentleman and the legend

by Deanna Cooper, Director of Development and Alumni Activities

Navy Commander Gerald Huffman, class of ’44, is the type of individual whose journey one would expect to see in a documentary on American History. He is a gentleman’s gentleman, stately and yet as humble and grounded as one can be, with his kind, soft-spoken and eloquent demeanor.

I had the privilege to meet and share a cup of coffee with “Gerry” near his home town of Fountain Hills, Ariz., this summer. It didn’t take long to realize I was sitting across the table from an American hero, and what an extraordinary story he had to share.

Gerald shared his fond memories of Central and special friends whom he’d held dear for the decades since–individuals like Anna Mae Hodge, Dean “T” (Thogmorton), Bill Hairston, and Jack Clingenpeel–individuals whom the Central family has held dear as well.

Commander Huffman was a member of the Navy V-5 aviator program that St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif., facilitated during WWII. Gerald stated that when he entered Central he was “an average student,” but during his time at Central he began to discover his ability to be far more than average. His natural leadership and abilities would take him far, with his entrance into the Navy in 1942. Commander Huffman led an extraordinary military career which earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Silver Star Medal, and eight additional Air Medals. As a recipient of the Navy Cross, Commander Huffman is also one of the elite members of the “Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc.” Gerald’s story reads best as shared by the “Honoring Arizona’s Veterans” organization. “I wasn’t particularly interested in Aviation,” Huffman says, “but a friend convinced me to go with him to the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board. I was there to accompany my friend. The instructor insisted that I also take the test. I was 19 at the time; I passed and my friend didn’t. That was the beginning of my Navy career,” he says.

Huffman earned his wings and spent time in the Pacific during World War II as a fighter pilot. He had some interesting experiences, including being a part of the initial attack which sank the world’s largest battle ship, the Japanese battleship Yamato. Yamato was the lead ship of the class of Imperial Japanese, Navy World War II battleships. She and her sister ship, Musashi, were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed.

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ships involved approximately 400 planes and Huffman was on the team that led the successful effort.

Prior to and during the invasion of Iwo Jima, Huffman participated in strikes against Japanese shipping, airfields, and military installations near Tokyo, Iwo Jima, and mainland Japan. These targets were selected to help minimize the threats to U.S. Troops in the invasion force.

Following Iwo Jima, preparations were underway for the invasion and occupation of Okinawa, 350 miles from Japan and selected by the U.S. for operations in support of the proposed invasion of Japan. Okinawa became one of the longest and costliest battles of the Pacific Theatre. U.S. forces sustained 49,000 casualties, with 12,320 killed. Japanese losses were double that. Huffman made attacks on Japanese troop positions prior to, during, and after the invasion; spreading napalm, strafing equipment, and seeking out targets of opportunity. He flew 30 strikes against airfield and military installations in Japan that were supporting the attempts to repel the U.S capture of Okinawa.

For his extraordinary heroism in combat during WWII, Huffman earned the Navy Cross, the second highest medal of military service. This award was presented for his attack on an enemy aircraft carrier. He shot down in flames an enemy fighter plane and in the face of heavy antiaircraft fire, scored two direct armor piercing rocket hits that caused serious damage to the flight deck of the Japanese warship.

As we enjoyed our coffee, I learned that Commander Huffman’s military career continued its extraordinary path as he became Assistant to U.S. Navy Admiral Allen Smith Jr. Commander Huffman penned the negotiations for the release of the 600 passengers and 300 crew members on the Portuguese passenger ship, the Santa Maria, highjacked on January 23, 1961, by 24 Angolan rebels. This was the first maritime passenger ship highjacking.

Commander Huffman retired from the Navy after 25 years of service and was recently honored, along with eight other distinguished military veterans, as one of the Grand Marshals of the 2015 Phoenix Veteran’s Day Parade.

In his words “I was an average student when I entered Central”; however, the distinguished military career he would lead thereafter is an inspiration to all.

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John Bucksath appointed new CEO

John Brown back in St. Louis

John Bucksath ’89 has been appointed as CEO of KCAS Bioanalytical and Biomarker Services, a leading functional service contract research organization (CRO) located in Kansas City.

John is a seasoned industry executive with more than 26 years in drug development, 13 of which were in senior management roles, focused on strategic marketing and sales planning.

Brian Lueger, a KCAS Board Member, says, “We believe the addition of John Bucksath to an already strong team will help the company continue to grow as a leader in the CRO industry.”

John says, “Our focus will begin by expanding our operations and growing partner relationships.” He also reconfirms the company’s commitment to consistent quality, communication, and skill in method development and validation.

He graduated from Central with a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry and got his MBA from Washington University.

John Brown ’94 has returned to television in St. Louis as a news/political analyst/contributor and public affairs correspondent for Tribune Media-owned Fox affiliate KTVI. He will also serve as host/moderator of current affairs and other long-form news programs.

John graduated from Central Methodist with a degree in biology and chemistry. Initially, he planned on becoming a doctor; however, his passion for news and history drew him down a different road.

Earlier in his career, John worked at KTVI as a member of the Fox 2 News in the Morning team. In 2011 he moved back to WOFL television in Orlando where he was anchor and reporter. He originally began his career in radio in Miami before becoming the host of “The Daily Buzz,” a nationally syndicated morning news-talk show out of Orlando.

Bowing to his interest in history, John has also written two books, Missouri Legends: Famous People from the Show Me State and The Ultimate Missouri Trivia Book.

Firsts for CGES While there are always “firsts” happening in Central’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies program, it is often interesting to see how closely they mesh together. For instance, the photo above shows the very first group of CMU students to earn their Master of Music Education at the Fayette campus this summer. At the same time, in August the Maryland Heights campus began its very first cohort of students beginning to study for their Master of Science in Clinical Counseling.

Photo above: New masters of music education graduates include (from left, with schools in parentheses) Sarah Murdock (Wellsville/ Middletown), Lori Pyatt ’93 (Dixon), Summer Lamberson ’12 (Lafayette, Colo.), Leigh Schafferkoetter ’01 (Waynesville), Jenna Maule ’09 (Salisbury), Kelsy Whitacre ’08 (Glasgow), Kelly Neudecker (Fulton), Josh Yancey (Centralia).

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Alison Marsh honored with national award in nursing Marsh was one of only two national recipients of the award, which was presented in an awards ceremony in May in Nashville. The award included a $5,000 donation to a charity of Marsh’s choice, plus a $5,000 check for her.

Alison Marsh ’11, an emergency room nurse at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, was honored by the parent company HCA Midwest Health with the National HCA Excellence in Nursing Award in May. She treated and comforted a young patient at the Centerpoint Medical Center Level II Trauma Center following her family’s car accident.

When the girl’s sibling was killed in the accident, Ali stayed with the patient, coordinated care with the hospital chaplin, and helped tell her young charge the devastating news. Following her release from the hospital and the funeral, Ali and the trauma center’s medical director arranged for her to go to see an evening of “Frozen on Ice.” David Williams, CEO of Centerpoint says, “Alison’s compassionate care and diligence on behalf of this young patient certainly demonstrates not only her reputation as an excellent caregiver but that of the entire Emergency Room staff at Centerpoint.

Farr begins term as bishop For the first time in 12 years, the 800 United Methodist Churches in Missouri will have a new bishop at the helm.

For the first time in its history, it will be one of their own.

The Rev. Robert Farr was elected to serve as a Bishop in the United Methodist Church at the South Central Jurisdictional Conference in Wichita, Kan., in July and started serving as the Bishop of Missouri on Sept. 1. The South Central Jurisdiction covers Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The churches in those states are served by 10 bishops.

When a pastor is elected Bishop, he or she is assigned to serve an area by a committee. This is the first time in the history of the jurisdiction that a bishop was assigned back to his home area.

“I could not be more excited to serve the people of Missouri through the United Methodist Church,” says Farr.

“We are going to continue to be a Church dedicated to creating disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

Robert Farr grew up in Creighton, Mo. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg and his Masters at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Texas. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Central Methodist University. In Missouri he served as a pastor in Lee’s Summit and St. Charles. For the past several years, Farr has worked with new church starts and revitalizing existing churches. He has also authored books on church revitaliza84

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tion, including Renovate or Die, Get Their Name and The Necessary Nine.

As Missouri’s Bishop, Farr is ultimately responsible for the appointment of clergy to United Methodist Churches in Missouri. He is also the person who sets the vision and strategy for United Methodism in Missouri.

As the Missouri Bishop, Farr automatically becomes a member of Central’s Board of Trustees.

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Fall 2016 semester with the Denneny Career Development Center

by Danielle Mae Franklin, senior, and Blakeley Fuemmeler, junior

The James Denneny Career Development Center startto speak face-to-face about the work fields and what to ed off the fall semester of the 2016 academic year on a roll. expect in their daily lives in those specific fields. Another With new students arriving on campus and the rest of the informational workshop, The Business of Music, was held students returning from summer break, we immediately on Oct.18. Students of all majors were given the opporbegan promoting our events and services as students came tunity to learn about creating a portfolio career through through our doors searching for work study employment music, art, and theater. As CMU prepares to hold a winter for the school year. graduation, the Center will be hosting the first of our two Our first event of the semester was the Internship Senior Fairs in December for the graduates.

Panel in late September where upper-class students spoke Our Career Closet has also proved to be of great use for to their peers our students about their paid again this sesummer internmester. Alumni ship experiencdonate profeses. Six panelsional attire ists discussed to the Career the positive Center that they impacts that the are no longer internships had using. We take on the them the clothing during the to get cleaned summer. The and then place panelists also it on our racks gave insight on for students to how as interns come in and they were able find profesto network and sional clothing become more that fits them, confident in whether for job L to R: Brenden Ross, Brennen Hurley, Caleb Henke, Jennifer Long, Bethany Freel, and Shelby Joseph (all their desired or internship current seniors at Central). They took a group photo together after presenting their internships to their career paths. In peers at the luncheon. Below: Brennan takes the microphone to explain his internship. interviews, fact, three of career fairs, or the six students any other prowere offered full time positions, post-graduation. We also fessional event. The Career Closet is currently the biggest hosted two Dress to Impress Workshops, one for men and it has ever been and has helped many students make that one for women, where the students were given the opporgreat first impression. We send out a huge thank you to tunity to learn how crucial first impressions can be in the our generous alumni. professional environment and how to pair outfits together and be confident during the interview process.

The rest of the semester’s events were equally exciting.

The Mock Interviews that occurred in October, November, and December allowed students the opportunity to be prepared with authentic interview experiences. Multiple students have had their mock interviews turn into job offers, and students are also able to get feedback from employers about their resumes and promoting themselves in the interview setting in order to improve upon it for future occurrences. We also hosted the Health Professions EXPO in October where employers were given the opportunity to meet with students studying allied health, athletic training, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. This event allowed the students and professionals Fall 2016

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Honoring Prof’s vision

by David Hutchison, executive director of advancement and alumni programs

There is a certain feeling of Americana and wistful nostalgia that accompanies an outdoor band concert on a hot summer night, the crisp strains of marches arching over a crowd, sweet tendrils of ice cream and the intermittent laughter of adults and children alike. It’s a scene that reminds us of different and simpler days. On July 14, the Howard County Bandstand was once more host to such an event, and it was indeed for memories and legends that the people gathered on this particular occasion.

A brief survey of the legendary figures in Central Methodist’s past would return an impressive list of notable alumni and former professors, and the late Dr. Keith House ’49 would surely be near the top of any list, an icon for musicians and a dedicated educator.

Known simply as “Prof” by most anyone who ever played under his baton, Keith would have turned 90 that day, and it was his memory–and the heroic task of continuing his legacy–that spurred a group of his former students, led by Bob McNeill ’76, to put on this concert.

Six different decades of CMU alumni and former students of Prof’s from Hamilton and Lee’s Summit schools, played a 90-minute concert for a crowd of several hundred, with a proclamation from the City of Fayette honoring the late Director of Bands and Dean of the CMU Swinney Conservatory (1972-‘95).

Three of Keith and his late wife Ilene’s children came back for the concert to help celebrate, including Judge Ted House, who helped McNeill and David Goodwin ’79 direct the band.

One of the goals of the organizing group, beyond simply celebrating Prof’s birthday and promoting music, was to take a step toward securing The Dean’s legacy as someone who sought out every opportunity to share the gift of music in schools. Thus, the event also signaled the launch of a new initiative, The Keith House Memorial Band Tour Endowment, an endowed fund established at Central Methodist University to permanently provide for the expenses for the CMU Band’s annual spring tour to Missouri schools and United Methodist Churches. The marquee program of the year for the Band Tour now in its 80th year, was shaped in large part by Prof House, and so it only made sense that when it came to deciding how best to honor his memory and continue his legacy, Band Tour was the place to do it.

“Prof. House always made tour the focal point of our year in the Central Band,” says Skip Vandelicht, CMU director of bands and a former student of Prof House. “He got across to us early how important us playing well for those high school students was to their band directors, giving them something good for their students to model after. He also let us know that in some high schools we were playing for outstanding bands and we needed to be 86

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Ted House ’81 conducts the Band through “Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite March” during the Keith House Memorial Concert.

up to the task of performing at our best as well. The night concerts were special as we were often playing for many alumni and friends. Those night concerts were high energy and expectations were high as well.”

The Annual Band and Choir tours provide some of the highest and most extensive visibility for not only Central’s storied school of music, but for CMU overall. With a total of 16 High School and 10 church concerts between them, they have a dramatic impact on CMU’s name recognition, providing great music for local communities, recruiting new students to choose Central, and helping train young men and women musicians for life as music educators and performers.

“My father recognized music as one of God’s greatest gifts,” says Ted House. “He was always excited about the annual band tour as an opportunity to showcase very talented musicians, to take stirring live performances to every corner of our state and to be goodwill ambassadors for Central Methodist.

“Dad loved his students. He was utterly devoted to CMU and thrilled at the opportunity to share the pure joy of good music with students and audiences alike.”

With this new endowment, Alumni and friends are able to play a role in the continued strength and development of Band Tour and have an impact on the students who participate.

As the July birthday concert came to a close, people were encouraged to make donations to the newly created Endowment fund, and gifts were also made by band members, getting the new fund off to a great start, a total of $1,786.

If you are interested in participating in the Keith House Memorial Band Tour Endowment, contact David Hutchison at drhutchi@centralmethodist.edu.

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The diversity of students at Central Methodist University can be seen in the number of international students drawn to study at the University. According to Catherine Baxter, associate director for international student service and recruitment, CMU has approximately 65 non-native American students on campus this year from places all over the globe. CMU President Roger Drake and his wife, Judy, recently hosted a reception at their home to welcome these students.

The photo represents 40 international students who were able to attend. Locations represented at CMU this year include Argentina, Haiti, England, Liberia, Trinidad and Tobago, Serbia, Brazil, Germany, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Spain, Slovakia, Uganda, Catalonia, Mexico, Austria, Bosnia Herzegovina, China, Norway, Ireland, Venezuela, Curacao, Ghana, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Australia.

Central’s advancement department wins awards The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations at Central Methodist University has been honored in multiple categories by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) midwestern region.

CASE is an international association of educational institutions that serves educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, and related areas. Every year CASE honors member institutions with recognitions in a variety of areas.

CASE District VI has announced that Central Methodist University has been awarded three honors, plus an individual scholarship award.

CMU’s Advancement and Alumni Relations Office received the 2016 Sustained Excellence Award in Fundraising for Overall Improvement for years 2014-2016, under the leadership of Dr. Josh Jacobs, vice president of advancement and alumni relations.

The University’s Giving Tuesday program received Grand Gold (first place) in the Single Day Events category and will be automatically entered into the CASE International Awards program.

Giving Tuesday is a charitable balance against the consumer trifecta of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Fall 2016

and Cyber Monday following each Thanksgiving. Rather than spending money on gifts for friends and relatives, Giving Tuesday provides a chance to make charitable financial gifts for non-profit groups, such as CMU. Last year’s Giving Tuesday brought in $43,220 in pledges to CMU. The first $25,000 was matched by another donor, bringing the total Giving Tuesday gifts to $68,000 for Central.

The Central Serves Program received a Gold (second place) in the Alumni Initiatives – New Program Initiatives category. CMU Central Serves Day held its inaugural gathering in June 2016. Comprised of Central alumni, faculty, students and friends, Central Serves provided 157 volunteers who served approximately 284 man-hours for the good of their home towns, including Fayette.

The impetus behind these concepts were members of the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, specifically Jackie Jackson and Meagan Davis, and a member of the Marketing and Communications Department, Jessica Travlos.

In addition, one of CMU’s Advancement personnel, Meagan Davis, was given a scholarship to attend the upcoming CASE Conference in Chicago. The awards will be officially presented at a dinner held during the conference.

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