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To alumni and friends of Central Methodist University Autumn arrived to find Central Methodist University in a time of celebration. There are so many exciting things going on at your university, I am not certain they will all fit into one issue of the Talon.

October was host to Family Weekend, Band Day, our Trustee meeting weekend, and Homecoming. These weekends were each an amazing celebration of all that is right with Central Methodist University.

As the 2014 academic year ended, we celebrated more than 900 graduates from our CLAS and CGES programs. There is no doubt that our university is changing lives. These students earned their degrees, prepared and eager to make a difference in the world.

As the 2015 academic year began, we enrolled a record number of incoming students. Banner enrollment levels suggest that our mission remains relevant and our market understands the value of a Central Methodist degree.

During Homecoming, we celebrated the largest gift in the history of Central Methodist University. Jay and Kelly Jacobs made a leadership gift to the Campaign for the Heart of Central in the amount of $3,600,000. This gift entitled them to name the new building, but they chose not to pay tribute to themselves nor even the Jacobs family. Instead, Jay asked that we name the building in memory of a couple who has made an incredible difference in this community, and to thousands of Central students, faculty, and staff over several decades—James and Helen Thogmorton.

When I observe the Central community’s reaction to the Thogmorton naming, I am even more thankful for Jay and Kelly’s selfless generosity. It is fitting for the Thogmorton name to be written in stone on this campus, as have other names of great leaders such as T. Berry Smith, Erastus P. Puckett, and Marianne E. Inman.

During our last Trustee meeting weekend, we celebrated the service of Fred Alexander ‘58, Glenn A. Cox ‘51, and Sondra Sercu Spalding ‘57. These retiring trustees have been named Trustee Emeriti in honor of all they have done for this special place.

and dramatically improved its buildings and grounds. This institution will be forever indebted to Glenn.

Central is extremely fortunate to have great leaders waiting in the wings to continue to propel us forward. Dr. Robert “Tad” Perry ’65 has been named as the Chairman of the Board. Tad’s experience as the retired executive director of the South Dakota Higher Education Board of Regents makes him uniquely qualified to serve. Dr. Nancy Walker Peacock ’82 replaces Dr. Perry as vice-chair of the Board.

Central’s Board leadership is in good hands for many years to come.

The Campaign for the Heart of Central is now in full swing, with an ambitious goal of $20 million. This will provide $15 million for construction of the Thogmorton Center for Allied Health and a major renovation of the Stedman Hall of Science. In addition, it will provide $2 million for the Central Annual Scholarship Fund and $3 million to strengthen the endowment.

To make the Campaign a success, we need the very best effort of all of us who love Central. As Chairman Cox made the plea to the Board of Trustees, “When you think you have done all you can, stretch yourself and see if you can do a little more.” If you haven’t already done so, please begin to think about what you can do in this Campaign and make a pledge in the very near future. With Jay and Kelly’s leadership gift, and everyone’s best effort, we can make it a huge success.

On the Central Methodist University campus we have much to celebrate; however, there is also much work to be done. Galatians 6:9 (KJV) reads, “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Later in this issue we will discuss our efforts to meet our Mabee Challenge grant before July, and complete the Campaign for the Heart of Central within the time remaining. As we move forward, let us all keep this very fitting verse foremost in our hearts and in our minds.

At the same meeting, Glenn Cox retired as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Under his leadership, Central greatly expanded its footprint, strengthened its business model, 2

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Table of Contents Homecoming ...............................................5 Goodbye to Larry Peery.............................10 Campus News............................................11 Center for Faith and Service.....................14 Five Generations...... ..................................21 Fine and Performing Arts...........................23 Reflections of Central......... ......................25 Mud Bowl Anniversary...............................26 Different Kind of Musical Track................28 Stop Hunger Now..................................... 30 National Guard OCS.................................31 CGES......................................................... 32 Campaign for the Heart of Central..........36 Heart of Central Insert Athletics.....................................................41 Alumni News..............................................47 Board of Trustees News........................... .50 Honor Roll of Donors............................... .54

Senior Administration Dr. Roger Drake, President Dr. Rita Gulstad, Provost Julee Sherman, Vice President for Finance and  Administration Dr. Joshua Jacobs, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations

Welcome autumn to Fayette and Central Methodist University!

Chad Gaines, Vice President for Information Services Ken Oliver, Vice President for Institutional Growth and Student Engagement

Cover: CMU is dropping excitement like fall leaves! For all the information, you will want to read Talon cover to cover. Thanks to Jenny and Jessica for the collage.

Talon Editorial Staff and Contact Information 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 Nicholas Petrone Sports Information Director 660-248-6358 npetrone@centralmethodist.edu

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

Correction: In the Spring 14 Talon, we identified Kathy Vieth as having been a member of Delta Sigma Psi. Oops. Those guys are known these days as TKEs. The sorority Kathy belonged to was Delta Pi Omega, which is still alive and healthy at CMU. Our apologies.

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t was a beautiful weekend for Homecoming this year, taking time for many reunions, athletic events, pep rally and parade events, and one major announcement. In just a few short days, the board game themed weekend was able to make it’s mark on CMU history as one that no one will forget.

Using the theme of board games, the various organizations on campus kicked off the week’s festivities with the annual banner and window competitions as well as several philanthropic efforts including a Red Cross blood drive.

The beginning of reunion activities started on Friday with the GOLD Party celebration (Graduates of the Last Decade) as well as the Jail House Alumni Social event, where many alumni gathered to be reunited with familiar faces.

On Friday, Dr. C. Fred Bergsten ‘61 spoke on economics at Friday Forum. His lecture was titled “The Political and Economic Outlook.” Dr. Bergsten is a senior fellow and director emeritus of the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C. The following morning, which was quite foggy, Dr. Bergsten and his wife Jenny (Wood) Bergsten ‘59 led the parade as grand marshals.

The homecoming parade was quite impressive this year, with several bands, floats, and honorees making the trek around the town square. In addition to the Sound of Central Marching and the annual Floating Alumni bands, Fayette and Glasgow high school bands also joined in the march.

Immediately following the parade, everyone made their way to the Inman Plaza for a great tailgate prepared by Fresh Ideas as well as the big announcement everyone was waiting for. The band played, the spirit squad cheered, and Eddie the Eagle joined in the excitement as everyone prepared for the news.

Robert Courtney, Dr. Robert “Tad” Perry ‘65, and President Roger Drake spoke on the recent successes of Central and also it’s continued growth. There were a lot of smiling faces in the crowd during the naming of the new Allied Health Sciences facility, due to open for the fall 2015 semester. Jay and Kelly Jacobs chose to name the building in honor of Dean Thogmorton ‘43 and Helen (Puckett) Thogmorton ‘43. The Jacobs generously donated $3.6 million towards the project. The Jacobs’ gift is the largest in CMU history and helped kick off the Campaign for the Heart of Central which was also announced at the tailgate. For more information about the campaign and all related announcements, please see insert.

The homecoming football game against Missouri Valley was hard fought, but Valley, unfortunately, took home the win with a final score of 41-10. But they didn’t take home every trophy that day. The Eagles blew the Vikings out of the water in the annual Food Fight competition. The competition involves a traveling trophy between the two schools, awarded to the institution that raises the most donations for the local food pantry. Thanks to the efforts of the CMU community and friends, $3,500 in food and cash was donated to the Howard County food Fr ee pantries. Over $3,000 of the total donation was contributed by the CMU faculty, staff, and students.

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during the game along with recognition of the Mud Bowl Reunion band members. It has been 50 years since the famous Mud Bowl in St. Louis, when the CMU marching band performed their halftime routine through the quagmire that had been created on the field. Several shoes and instruments were lost during the performance and yet the band played on. For the full story please see page 26.

The Sound of Central Marching Band was not concerned with mud on the field for their halftime performance this year, in fact it was quite sunny and warm for the late October game. Following the band’s performance was the annual coronation of the homecoming court.

Jake McSpadden was crowned King and Briana Greer Queen of Homecoming. Sophomore Kiven Steitz and junior Brianna Zumwalt reigned as Homecoming Prince and Princess. The King, Queen, Prince and Princess were chosen by a vote of the student body at CMU. Attendants representing the junior, sophomore and freshman classes were selected by their classmates. McSpadden is a senior physical education major from Branson, while Greer is a senior physical education major Barrington Hills, Ill. Other senior candidates for Homecoming King included Austin Gardner (middle school science education major from Stockton), Hershel Williams (music education major from Springfield) and Geoffrey Bilabaye (computer science major from Columbia).

Additional Homecoming Queen candidates included Kelsey Forqueran (communication studies and political science double major from Malta Bend), Sam Savio (biology major from Ellisville), and Amanda Wieland (early childhood education major from Arnold). Junior Class attendants were Brianna Zumwalt (nursing major from Foristell) and Thomas Backues (criminal justice major from Freeberg). Jaryn Love (pre-nursing major from Washington) and Kiven Steitz (criminal justice major from McKinney, Texas) were chosen by their classmates as Sophomore class representatives.

Jennifer Ray (biology major from Wellsville) and Bret Wolf (criminal justice major from Independence) were this year’s Freshmen class representatives.

Homecoming activities came to a close on Sunday morning with the rededication of Linn United Methodist Church. For videos from this year’s homecoming events please visit the CMU YouTube channel.

It’s never too early to begin anticipating homecoming next year, so mark your calendars for October 24, 2015 and keep an eye out for more information.

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Class Reunion Photos

Tom Yancey and Joy Drewel.

Class of 1959 Front: Virginia (Wood) Bergsten, David Stewart, Pat Hilgeman, Andy Crisler, John Barry, Sam Yankee Back: Don Wright, Kay (Fothergill) Jenkins, Darrell Meyer, Beth (Hammond) Gooch, Fred Hilgeman, Jo (Harper) Jackson, Joanne (Potter) Hall

Class of 1964 Front: Blossom (Murphy) Merryman, Lydia (Breedlove) Klocke, Linda (Hightower) Day, Doris (Porter) Bante Stephenson, Braxton Rethwisch, Jim Steele Back: Dick Buck, Sandy (Leech) Ward, Margaret (Lippelman) Knapp, Jerry Fletcher, Ray Banning, Iva Lou (Alcorn) Banning, Lewis Mantels, Jim Diggs, R. Denning Crowe, Walt Murray

Class of 1969 Front: Tom Nagle, Becky Emrich, Dale Hotze, Linda (Roche) Nagle Back: George Neimeyer, Larry Leech, Don Brashears, Bob Babel, C. E Mohn

Class of 1974 Front: Tena (French) Humphreys, Dannie Northington, Yvonne (Brown) Byrne, Bonnie Miller Back: John C. Humphreys, Don Gruenewald, John Bell, Gene Rauscher, John Craig

Class of 1979 Front: Laurie Schaaf, JoEllen (Ming) Shroyer Back: David Henderson, Bill Trefts, David Goodwin

Class of 1984 Front: Ann (Sherman) Schubert, Nina Gooch, Bonita (Triplett) Hoehne, Kara (Zimmerman) Sabo, Janell (Thompson) Dimond Back: Mark Conarroe, Bob Slate, Alvin Hudson, Kevin Monckton, Susan (Rampy) Stegeman, Michael Anderson, Bill Denman, Dick Bailey, Brad Muiller, Bill Sheehan

Class of 1989 Front: Debbie (Telgemeier) Dodge, Anna (Stockman) McBride, Lisa (Morrison) Calvert, Russ Cribb Back: Kevin “Gremlin” McClain, Donn “Fred” Harrison, Tim “Maddog” Madsen, Matt Mueller, Jeff “Frognut” Arrigo

Class of 1994 Front: Niki Parrish-Scott, Kim Wiswall-Bailey Back: Matthew Morris, Robert Blanton III, Liam Reagan, Tracy (Crowe) Jones, Denise (Vogel) Mikitir

Class of 1999 Brandy Lembke, Jen (Baker) Gill, Sarah (Farris) Dillard, Leah (Hettinger) Vincent

Class of 2009 Front: Heather (Gibson) Christie, Sarah (Smith) Gleize, Caroline (Conarroe) Anderson, Katie (Harris) Kreienheder Back: Dan Kreienheder, Paul Blanchard, Josh Reed

Campus news

Dr. Larry Peery, CMU professor emeritus of physics, remembered

by Dr. James “Tiger” Gordon, CMU professor of chemistry Editor’s Note: Dr. Larry Peery of Fayette, who taught at Central from 1967-2013, passed away on Oct. 10, 2014.

It is difficult to encapsulate in a few words what 47 years of dedication and service means. Dr. Larry Peery came to Central Methodist in the fall of 1967 where he served as a professor of physics and astronomy until 2013.

Dr. Peery was always “at home” when he was teaching. He loved to help students, community members, faculty, staff, administrators, government officials – literally anyone – learn more about the wonders and function of the world around them. It is hard to imagine that every single science teacher, physician, veterinarian, pharmacist and other health-care professional who graduated from Central over virtually the past half century were taught and positively influenced by Dr. Peery.

More than teaching, Dr. Peery loved his family. While he was very private, we all knew that his wife, Carolyne, was his strongest supporter and encourager.

His grandchildren, Abigail, Lucy, Tate and Quinn, were very often the focus of his comments in class. Countless students have heard him say, “Well, my granddaughter Abigail could solve that problem” or “Tate wouldn’t have had any problem doing this.” He also loved his dog, Rufus, who was his constant companion on the division float trips, which he rarely missed.

Dr. Peery was also a tremendous mentor to young faculty members. I will never forget him including me in grant projects when I first arrived at Central Methodist.

We literally drove thousands of miles, crisscrossing the state of Missouri with Dr. Sherri Griffin, local school teachers and undergraduate students leading workshops to help teachers become more comfortable and familiar with the physical sciences. Most nights after the project was done

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for the day, we would sit around the pool of the motel in which we were staying and talk to each other and listen to Larry tell stories. He influenced us in countless ways in which none of us fully recognize even now.

Dr. Peery was a campus and community leader. He was known for his wise counsel. He never forced it on anyone but would willingly share his perspective when asked. During faculty meetings, again, Dr. Peery was seldom vocal. However, when he spoke we listened because he was always able to bring the conversation, no matter how contentious, back to the heart of the University’s mission which is serving students.

Perhaps in a word, Dr. Peery was a visionary.

He was never satisfied with the status quo or how things could be. He saw how things should be and worked tirelessly to bring that vision about. I would often object because of some details that I thought wouldn’t work, and he would listen but then remind me of the bigger picture.

We no doubt frustrated each other from time to time, but his constant encouragement for me to think bigger and longer truly shaped how I try to operate as division chair today.

We have lost a friend, colleague, mentor, advisor, teacher, and so many other great things in the passing of our friend Dr. Larry Peery. This picture is how I will always remember him - always the teacher - always willing to share his knowledge and experiences with others. I may not be able to travel the highways and byways of Missouri with you any longer, my friend, but I—and countless others—will never forget you or your influence on our lives both professional and personal.

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Campus news Central Methodist University welcomes five new faculty members Five new full-time teachers joined the faculty at Central Methodist University for 2014-15.

Joe M. Jimerson, visiting assistant professor of computer science and mathematics, has taught as an adjunct professor at CMU’s Columbia site since 2012.

His teaching background also includes mathematics New full-time faculty at Central Methodist University for 2014-15 include (from left): Dr. Laura Wiebe, assistant professor of music; Dr. Ashley Lough, assistant professor of biology; Gregory Owen, assistant professor of theatre and communications; and programming languages Joe Jimerson, assistant professor of computer science and mathematics; and Sandra Pieta, assistant professor of accounting. at Webster University and Information Security at Washington a bachelor of arts in theatre, both earned in 1994 from University, both in St. Louis.

Culver-Stockton College. He earned a Master of Fine Arts Jimerson earned Bachelor of Science and Master of degree in theatre, scenic design, and technology from the Science degrees in mathematics, both from Arkansas State University of Missouri–Kansas City.

University. He studied at Carnegie Mellon University at Sandra E. Pieta also has a history with Central its Information Networking Institute. In 2006, Jimerson Methodist. This year she moves from the position of direcreceived his Master of Divinity degree at Eden Theological tor of institutional research into the classroom as assistant Seminary. professor of accounting.

Ashley Lough, assistant professor of biology, comes Pieta has two associate degrees from College of DuPage to Central from Truman State University where she taught in Glen Ellyn, Ill. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree as adjunct, then assistant professor of biology. She had in mathematics and her Master of Business Administration, also done post-doctoral teaching and research fellowship finance concentration, both from North Central College in maize genomics there. in Naperville, Ill. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Lough earned a Bachelor of Science in biology at economics from UMC. Truman State and a Ph.D. in biological sciences from the Laura J. Wiebe is joining the music department this University of Missouri–Columbia (UMC). She has extenfall as assistant professor of music. She has moved here sive experience in research and presentations in the field from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, of genetics/genomes. In addition to teaching, she has a where she was associate professor of music and director of background in mentoring students. choral activities.

Gregory J. Owen is already well known on the Wiebe has a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Fayette campus of CMU. He has been an adjunct profesNorth Park University in Chicago. She earned her Master sor of theatre since 2011, known as the specialist in scenic of Music degree in choral conducting from The University design, production manager, and technical director. of Wisconsin – Madison; and her Doctorate of Musical This year he will join the faculty as assistant professor of Arts in choral conducting and pedagogy from The theatre/communications.

University of Iowa, Iowa City.

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Convocation includes student, faculty awards The annual Opening Convocation at Central Methodist University provided students, faculty, and staff a time to gather and celebrate the start of the academic year, and to applaud several recipients of special awards.

CMU President Dr. Roger Drake presided over Opening Convocation in August in the newly refurbished Linn Memorial United Methodist Church.

Prof. Barbara Thurmon (right), the United Methodist Church Exemplary Teacher Award winner for 2013-14, gave the message to this year’s freshman class. She is an assistant professor of education and has been a CMU faculty member since 2008.

Criteria for the Exemplary Teacher Award include teaching excellence, civility and concern for students and colleagues, commitment to a value-centered education, and service to students, CMU, the community or the church. The recipient is chosen by the faculty at the University.

Also recognized at the celebration was Prof. Roy “Skip” Vandelicht ’77 (left) as the third annual recipient of the Carolyn and Tad Perry Fellow Award.

Vandelicht, a CMU alumnus, is assistant professor of music and director of bands, and has been on the CMU faculty since 2008.

A committee chaired by CMU Provost and Dean of the University Dr. Rita Gulstad and including members of the Board of Trustees and faculty selects the recipient, who receives a plaque and a cash stipend.

The recipient should, according to selection criteria, demonstrate “a genuine commitment to student experiences, growth and achievement beyond the normally expected engagement with students…one who ‘goes the extra mile’ for Central students.” Previous recipients include Prof. Greg Thurmon and Dr. John Carter.

President Drake also presented five awards to four students, based on their achievements as new CMU students during 2013-14.

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Katelyn Hanvey (left with President Drake), a sophomore music education major from Centralia, received two awards: the Demaree Prize, which honors the freshman with the highest scholastic average; and the Omicron Delta Kappa Outstanding Freshman Leadership Award, based on her overall campus leadership abilities.

Recipients for the latter honor are nominated by CMU faculty and selected by ODK members. Omicron Delta Kappa is a national honorary leadership organization for juniors and seniors with membership based on achievement in scholastic and extracurricular activities.

Parker Johnson (right), a sophomore computer science major from Richmond, was honored with the E.E. Rich Award, given to a sophomore student based on outstanding scholastic achievement and leadership.

Thomas Waggoner (right), a junior Religion and Church Leadership major from Fayette, was given the Kim Everett Outstanding Freshman Male Award. It is based on a student’s concern for CMU, diverse involvement on campus, leadership, concern for fellow students, and academic scholarship.

Samantha Jo Copeland (lower right), a sophomore Criminal Justice major from Cowgill, was presented the Tau Kappa Epsilon Outstanding Freshman Female Award. The recipient of this award has shown strong academic standing, dedication, involvement, and commitment to the mission and goals of CMU.

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Faculty and staff Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad and Dean Barbara Anderson attended the Higher Learning Commission’s Comprehensive Peer Review Training.

Anderson was learning to be a new peer reviewer while Gulstad was learning how to chair a peer review team. They will both be assigned to review teams who help evaluate colleges and universities across the U. S.

Dr. John Perkins, associate professor of music, performed as lead trumpet in the Drowsy Chaperone at the Rhynsburger Theatre on the MU campus in Columbia this summer. In the past he has performed as lead trumpet at Stephens College and William Woods University. He also recently got called to play lead trumpet for MU’s production of “Road Show” by Stephen Sondheim.

His seventh CD review for the International Trumpet Guild Journal appeared in the October issue. The CD is called “Gyorgy Geiger Hungarian Contemporary Trumpet Concertos.”

Dr. John Carter has been selected to appear in th 2015 edition of Marquis Who’s Who in America. He is professor of history and political science and director of graduate studies at Central.

Photo, left, of Drowsy Chaperone pit band: Front row-John Perkins; 2nd row-Todd Yatsook, Kim Klaproth, Cheryl Nichols, Margaret Davis; Back rowBrian Tate, CMU alumnus Alex Kirby ’14.

Dr. Kevin Carnahan, associate professor of philosophy and religion, was the guest editor of the most recent issue of the International Journal of Public Theology, entitled “Directions in North American Public Theology.”

Brandy Parker and Karen Davis, both associate professors of nursing, have earned the designation Certified Nurse Educator, judged and awarded by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Dr. Beverly Malone, CEO of NLN, says, “Through the certification program, we have made clear to the ranks of higher education that the role of nurse educator is an advanced professional practice discipline with a defined practice setting and demonstrable standards of excellence.”

Pat Reardon, associate professor of physical education and head coach of CMU softball, was recently written up in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NCFA) publication. The editor, Dave Hines, points out that Central has won four straight Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) titles and five crowns in the last seven seasons, the first crown in 2008.

Last spring the team went 43-8 and Reardon took his 600th career win.

He gives much of his credit to his staff, which includes his father, Gene Reardon, graduate assistants, and several volunteer coaches. He is less concerned about the win-loss record

than the numbers in the classroom “We’ve been NFCA Top 10 Academic for nine or 10 years,” Reardon says.

[The players] know I’m serious when it comes to that component.”

Dr. Paul Porneluzi, professor of biology, mentored three CMU students among 12 students from universities around the country this summer as part of the Songbird Research Internship of the Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) of the Missouri Department of Conservation. The CMU students were Eric Smurl, Dilan Simmons and Alexia Maschmeier.

He also had the following manuscript accepted for publication: Porneluzi, P. A., Brito-Aguilar, B. Clawson, R. L, and Faaborg, J. In Press. “Long-Term Dynamics of Bird Use of Clearcuts in Post-Fledging Period.” Wilson Ornithological Journal.

The Fayette newspapers recorded the 600th win of men’s basketball games for Coach Jeff Sherman. Sports Editor Greg Jackson made sure the word got shared when he won first

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place in Best Sports News Story in the 2014 Better Newspaper Contest.

The music department recently took students to two separate competitions and did very well. Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan reports that nine students competed at the Missouri State National Association of the Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition. The students were taught by Quigley-Duggan, Dr. Laura Wiebe, and D. J. Jordan.

Four students advanced to the semifinals and three of those made it to finals. Levi Gerke won first place in the junior men’s vocal division. Daniel Terry won third place, and Elijah Wilhite received honorable mention in the freshmen men’s division.

Dr. John Perkins took a number of high brass students to the Missouri Music Teachers Association (MMTA) Competition in November.

Wayne Brown won the Collegiate Brass - Upper Division category. He played the Hindemith Sonata (first movement), the Fasch Concerto on piccolo trumpet (first movement), and the C. T. Smith Fantasy for Trumpet.

Professor Kelley Head accompanied.

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Living the mission: making a difference in the world CMU introduces Center for Faith and Service

by Cathy Thogmorton, Editor In a world where life’s silver linings can sometimes be difficult to find, Central Methodist University has created a new program where students can learn to find, nurture, and create their own silver linings, thereby making a positive difference in the world.

On July 1, CMU introduced a new initiative, The Center for Faith and Service. The director of the Center is the Rev. Lucas Endicott (photo, right), CMU campus chaplain and recent co-pastor of Linn Memorial and St. Paul United Methodist Churches in Fayette.

Endicott says the Center will have three legs to move it forward: a renewed focus for on-campus ministry; an expanded role with United Methodist churches; and a major emphasis on civic engagement.

The options sound a little churchy, but Endicott emphasizes that the doors are open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation or lack thereof. The point is to make the world better, and students can do that in many ways.

The first leg of the center is primarily campus-based ministry. “Campus ministry at CMU has grown exponentially over the last four years,” Endicott observes. “One of the Center’s main aims will be to strengthen the ministry started on the Fayette campus.”

Opportunities for Bible study, fellowship events, mission immersion experiences, and other experiences will increase. “With more than 120 students worshipping together in our voluntary chapel service every Tuesday,” says Endicott, “it will be exciting to see how ministry continues to expand!”

The Center will encourage the strengthening of faithbased groups and better communication among them. It will also increase the number of mission trips students may take during school breaks. Last year CMU sponsored mission trips to Haiti, Washington, D.C., and Colorado.

Endicott quickly points out that students on mission trips do not need any particular religious bent to join.

Through the trips, students make a huge difference in the lives of people in other areas of the country and world.

Leg two is broader and combines on- and off-campus work. The Center will work closely with United Methodist Conference Churches, resourcing the students into joint projects for mutual benefit.

“It’s not so much what we can get from our Methodist sisters and brothers,” Endicott says, “but more what we can give to them.”

The projects will run the gamut, from lessons and Bible study developed on campus then shared with other youth or congregations, to internships, help with conferences, and leadership events. Endicott says, “We want to see how we can unlock the resources we have at the University to support the United Methodist movement.”

The third leg of the Center is civic engagement.

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“We’ve always done it,” Endicott admits.

“We’ve just kind of done it here and there.”

For instance, social organizations and athletic teams set up projects on their own, but the students often are limited by their connection with the participating group.

The Center will set up long-standing Rev. Lucas Endicott relationships for volunteer work with not-for-profits, initially and primarily in Fayette and Howard County. As the program expands, those opportunities may broaden into other areas of the Boonslick.

Endicott points out that with the idealism, energy, and passion of students aged 18-22, the world can indeed be changed for the better. “If you want to make a difference, you can be involved,” he avows. “Basically, what we’re trying to do is take students’ assumptions, apply some critical thinking, and leave them with strong values and ethics.”

At each class level, students will be guided and encouraged to learn ways of making a positive difference.

The Center will help inform their values and ethics for the rest of their lives.

The model for civic engagement comes from the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation at Princeton University in New Jersey. Wayne Meisel, a friend of Endicott’s who gave the Fleer Lecture at Central Methodist in 2011, served as president of the Bonner Foundation.

According to Endicott, that foundation asked itself, ‘have we the ability to use universities to unlock civic change?’

Their answer was a resounding ‘yes.’

Since that time, the Bonner Foundation has been fostering universities to establish similar centers with the focus of changing the world for the better. Central will be the first university in Missouri to adopt the model.

The Center will use the first three years to establish the programs, build student involvement, and solidify finances. (continued on p.15)

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Endicott already As the project has found a leader grows, new hires will for civic engagement join the team, each in the person of Julie specializing in one Martin, associate diof the areas of the rector. She hails from Center.

University Winter Park, Fla., and resources and charihas a bachelor’s detable contributions gree in sociology from are being combined to Stetson University fund the Center. with a certificate for Central Methodist community engageUniversity’s misment. They also have sion statement says it the support on cam“prepares students to pus of three United make a difference in Methodist young the world by emadult missionaries: phasizing academic Kharissa Allman, The current staff for the Center for Faith and Service includes, from left, Connor and professional Tiffania Willetts, and Kenaston, Rev. Lucas Endicott, Kharissa Allman, Julie Martin, and Tiffania Willetts excellence, ethiConnor Kenaston. cal leadership, and Members of the social responsibility.”

Global Mission Fellows Program through the General Endicott believes many young people want to change the Board of Global Ministries in the United Methodist world for the better.

Church, Allman, Willetts, and Kenaston will serve at CMU Maybe the world needs more silver linings. Or maybe for two years each. All in their early to mid-twenties, the all it needs are students with dedication and strong ethics, three are expected to provide energy and talent for this some judicious guidance, and the opportunity to change developing program. the world.

Willetts reflects their sentiments, saying, “I am so exThe Center for Faith and Service at Central Methodist cited for the opportunities we will have to reach students University stands ready for the challenge. through campus ministry, civic engagement, and deepening our Methodist connection . . . to be able not only to minister with students but also to do it in a Methodist

Biology department hosts BioBlitz for first time Central’s Biology Department hosted its first BioBlitz on September 19-20, a 24-hour inventory of biodiversity at CMU’s Besgrove-Hodge Nature Sanctuary.

Students, faculty, staff, the local school district, Scout troops, land owners, and volunteers from the Fayette community joined forces to detect about 230 species of plants, insects, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. One such was an endangered species, the Gray Bat. More than 80 people participated.

The goals for the project were to monitor biodiversity at the site and to establish a baseline inventory before the interested parties initiate habitat management. They wanted to engage students and community in the outdoors and to raise awareness about the University-owned property.

Prior to BioBlitz, students from CMU’s Biodiversity Practicum Course, taught by Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Dana Morris developed programs on biodiversity and extinction and presented them to Ms. Cassandra Goyer’s sixth-grade class in Fayette. They encouraged her students to participate. Besides using the site for experiential learning for CMU students, future plans for the site include guided nature walks in the spring and fall.

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Scenes from the BioDiversity day include (clockwise from top): determining if a captured bird is a tanager; examining a Common Green Darner; and a group gathering to participate in the bioblitz, headed up

by Dr. Dana Morris, center, carrying nets.

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Jenkins brings experience, expertise to CMU Admissions Adam Jenkins has challenges ahead. But the new Director of Admissions at Central Methodist University knows they are the type of challenges most would envy.

“Adam Jenkins quickly rose to the top of a very challenging search process,” President Drake says.

“Filling Larry Anderson’s shoes is no easy task and it took us quite a while to find a candidate of Adam’s caliber.

“Adam brings energy, enthusiasm, and a great deal of experience to our campus,” Drake notes. “I am confident that Adam will work tirelessly to ensure that greater numbers of students have the opportunity to benefit from the mission of Central Methodist University.”

Perhaps the biggest challenge for Jenkins will be to build upon recent CMU successes and to keep the momentum going. The past four years have seen the highest on-campus enrollments ever at CMU, and officials are optimistic the student population this fall will rank among the best in CMU’s 160-year history.

Jenkins will inherit and lead a veteran student recruitment department of 11, most of whom have been with CMU for years. He replaces long-time Central employee Larry Anderson ’67, who has returned to the classroom.

“I was impressed with the people I met at CMU right away,” Jenkins says. “The quality and passion for the University was evident campus-wide.

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ment,” he says. “I feel fortunate to inherit an excellent Admissions team and am excited to get started.”

A native of Rugby, N.D., Jenkins has been in the higher education admission business for seven years. His student recruitment career began at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., where he rose to the rank of lead travel admission representative.

Jenkins served as interim director of admissions at Minnesota State University-Moorhead before accepting the position of admission director Presentation College in Aberdeen, S.D. He’s also been an adjunct faculty member, teaching art at the University of Mary, and was a grant writer and a customer service coordinator for a health care service provider, both in Bismarck.

Jenkins’ bachelor’s (English) and master’s (business administration) degrees are from the University of Mary.

In Jenkins, CMU officials believe they have found the person with the right experiences, skill and demeanor to keep the university on an upward path, according to Ken Oliver, vice president for institutional growth and student engagement and the supervisor of the admission department.

Whether it is first-time freshmen, transfers, international students or adult students, Jenkins has recruited and worked with them all, Oliver notes. His background in the arts is another asset at an institution known for its fine arts programs.

Jenkins also worked to enhance relationships between his department and athletics at Presentation College.

Though that connection at Central Methodist is strong already, the fact that CMU also hired Presentation’s Brian Speilbauer as its new athletics director should only work to CMU’s advantage.

Yet another asset Jenkins brings to the table is his work at Presentation developing, proposing and initiating a new scholarship program, which can be a tricky transition. CMU is revising its scholarship procedures starting this fall, and Jenkins’ experience should ease that transition.

“We were impressed with Adam’s resume’, and even more impressed when he visited campus for an interview,” Oliver says. “He is an excellent choice to build upon the many strengths of our University and its admission team.”

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Campus news Kellner takes career to next stage, joins Admission team For much of the last four years, the stage at Central Methodist University’s Little Theatre has been like a second home to Kate Kellner.

The May graduate now begins her professional career seeking to help others make CMU their second home as a counselor for the University’s Admission Department, recruiting students to the Fayette campus.

Kellner is the department liaison for its fine and performing arts programs, and will represent CMU in Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Montgomery, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski and Ralls counties in eastern Missouri.

“CMU has given me so much over the years,” Kellner says. “I feel like it is my turn to give back.”

While people beyond the CMU community may best know her for her theatrical work – theatre arts was one of her majors, along with English – Kellner did much, much more on campus. Of particular note, the Strafford, Mo., native worked in Admission for four years as both a student ambassador and a tele-counselor.

“Kate brings a wealth of knowledge of what CMU is all about from a student’s perspective,” notes Ken Oliver, CMU vice president for institutional growth and student engagement. “Her experience as a recent CMU student, along with her high level of energy and her familiarity with our Admission operation, will help her recruit and connect with the students who are the best fit for CMU.” Kellner’s time in the Admission office familiarized her with not just how CMU’s recruitment process works,

but also insight into the theory and strategy of student recruitment. She was always willing to share her own experiences at CMU with potential students.

“I loved working with prospective students and sharing with them my enthusiasm for life on our campus,” Kellner says, and she took pride seeing students attend CMU for whom she had a hand in recruiting.

An outstanding student who never failed to make the Dean’s List, and who finished with a grade point average above 3.90 at CMU, Kellner is a shining example of someone who balanced studies, work, and an active social life.

She was an English tutor, president of Alpha Gamma Psi social sorority, president of CMU’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega national theatre fraternity, and was an officer of its chapter of Sigma Tau Delta international English fraternity. She was co-editor of CMU’s student magazine of the arts, Inscape, too.

Now, Kellner can take all of those experiences and her enthusiasm for her alma mater and share it with others who are searching for the right fit in their college choice.

CMU Defends Food Fight Title In a competition where there are only winners, Central Methodist University defended its crown in the second annual CMU vs. Missouri Valley College Food Bank Food Fight.

CMU thus retains the travelling trophy, and Howard County food pantries benefit from more than $3,500 in cash and food products raised by the two institutions. Students, faculty, and staff from both colleges spent several weeks on funding and obtaining donations of food to help fight hunger in mid-Missouri.

CMU raised more than $3,000 of the total proceeds, all of which will go to Howard County food banks.

Students proudly hold aloft the plaque that indicates CMU’s repeat win over Missouri Valley in the Food Bank Food Fight.

CMU raised more than $3,000 in its win.

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Campus news Jennifer Spielbauer hired to lead Physical Therapy Assistant Program Jennifer Spielbauer has been hired as the program director for Central Methodist University’s new Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program, according to Dr. Rita Gulstad, provost of CMU. The new program will be lodged in the Thogmorton Allied Health Building, scheduled to open in Fall 2015 on the Fayette campus. The program, currently awaiting accreditation, will lead to an associate’s degree. If students choose, they can then continue to pursue Central’s bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.

Spielbauer will be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the program, including operational standards, coursework, accreditation, and guiding the PTA program and faculty.

She has most recently been employed as staff physical therapist at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, S.D. There she was responsible for development and implementation of treatment plans for a geriatric patient population in both an inpatient skilled nursing facility and outpatient settings.

During her time there, Spielbauer’s duties included collaboration with staff, caregivers, and family members; supervision of physical therapy assistants and aides; staff training; documentation; and mentoring of high school and college students with interest in the field.

Spielbauer has also been a physical therapist at settings in Iowa and Minnesota, and an instructor at Des Moines (Iowa) University-Osteopathic Medical Center and Indian Hills Community College (Ottumwa, Iowa).

Spielbauer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Simpson College and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center.

Wilensky new Advancement team member For four years, Sophie Wilensky the student poured her heart and soul into Central Methodist University. Until her graduation in May, it was hard to look around the campus and not see evidence of her efforts to make CMU a better place.

Now, Wilensky works for CMU as Advancement coordinator. Yet her aim to make the University a better place for its students remains unchanged.

The position tasks Wilensky with generating financial gifts to support the University by developing and cultivating relationships with CMU alumni and friends. Building relationships is something that certainly plays to Wilensky’s strengths, CMU President Roger Drake notes.

“Sophie holds tremendous promise as a key member of our staff,” Drake says. “She tells a very compelling and personal story of how Central has influenced her life.

Sophie represents the very best of the young people that live and learn here.

“Central has prepared Sophie to make a difference in the world; I am excited that she has chosen to make that difference here on this campus,” he adds.

People who have been around CMU the past four years may best know Wilensky as a member and two-year captain of its Spirit Squad, or perhaps as a columnist for its student newspaper The Collegian.

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vice president (2012-13) of CMU’s chapter of ENACTUS, an international organization of student, academic, and business leaders who use entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need.

Wilensky also spent four years on CMU’s chapter of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ (NAIA) Champions of Character council, and was a member of the national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa, of the national communications honor society Lambda Pi Eta, and of the international honor society in social sciences, Pi Gamma Mu. She was on the Dean’s List her last four semesters and was recipient of both the Outstanding ENACTUS Senior Award and the ENACTUS Leadership Award this spring before graduating with a bachelor of science degree in communications and marketing.

“I have a dynamic love and passion for CMU, and I cannot imagine a better job for me to be doing,” Wilensky says. “I can come into work every day with a smile on my face, knowing that I am making an impact.

“Creating relationships with our outstanding alumni and friends is something I am looking forward to,” she adds. “The people I work with are awesome, which makes life so much better.”

Now the energetic young woman can turn her efforts to helping others to strengthen the university she grew to love.

“We are excited by the energy Sophie brings to the office,” says her supervisor, Dr. Josh Jacobs, CMU vice president for advancement and alumni relations. “Her excitement for all-things-Central is contagious and we are glad to add her to our team.”

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Bilabaye attends Hesselbein Global Academy Geofrey Bilabaye, a senior at CMU, attended the 2014 Hesselbein Global Academy at the University of Pittsburgh, July 26-29.

Only 50 top students from around the world are chosen to participate each year. The students are accomplished campus leaders involved in a range of campus and community programs and service learning.

Geofrey Bilabaye, second from right, explores Pittsburg with several of his fellow Hesselbein student leaders.

Bilabaye has served as president of the CMU Student Government Association, president of the campus chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society, and student representative on the Honors Committee. He also works as a mathematics tutor and a student assistant at the library.

In addition, Bilabaye has played soccer for Central, worked on the Collegian student newspaper, belongs to ENACTUS, and belongs to a social fraternity.

The Hesselbein Global Academy helps students learn to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders. Students work alongside distinguished mentors who share their expertise and provide dynamic leadership training. Students

emerge from the academy with skills and experience to excel as global leaders.

Bilabaye’s mentor was Maj. Gen. Randal Fullhart, USAF, who was so impressed with Bilabaye’s effort and determination during the academy that he awarded him a flagged, two-star challenge coin.

“I have met some of the most incredible student leaders,” says Bilabaye. “I have gained an insurmountable deal of knowledge. It really was a once in a life opportunity for me to meet fellow young leaders with similar dreams about what can be done to change and make the world a much better place.”

The Academy was created by Frances Hesselbein, a highly respected expert in the field of contemporary leadership development. She joined with the University of Pittsburgh and colleagues worldwide to strengthen leadership among college students.

“This was one of the greatest honors I have had in my life,” Bilabaye writes. “[It] was a wonderful opportunity for me to represent both my school, Central Methodist University, and my home country, Tanzania, at such a global and international scale.”

He appreciates CMU for “helping me believe that I could be a greater version of myself.”

Currently president and CEO of the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute, Hesselbein was founding president, chair of the board; CEO of the Girls Scouts of America; Geofrey Bilabaye (left) and his mentor, Maj. and was awarded the Gen. Randal Fullhart, USAF Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

The 31st annual Merrill E. Gaddis Lecture The 31st Merrill E. Gaddis Lecture at Central Methodist University took place October 16, featuring Elizabeth “Liz” Carter.

Carter, a Fayette native and 2005 CMU graduate now living in Buffalo, N.Y., spoke on “Leadership Through the Lens of a Systems Project Manager.”

The Gaddis Lecture is sponsored by CMU’s Kappa Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, international honor society for the social sciences.

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Carter is Financial Systems Project Manager for Delaware North Companies, a hospitality management and food service management company with global headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y. The CMU Kappa Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu was established at Central in 1935 by Dr. Merrill Gaddis (1891-1958), who was professor of history and later chair of its History and Political Science Department, and who served the institution for nearly 30 years.

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Alumni news Fall 2014 semester with the James C. Denneney Jr. Career Development Center

by Danielle Mae Franklin, CDC student worker interviewers’ styles and techniques. Students were asked The James C. Deneney Jr. Career Development Center general and behaviorally-based questions typically asked has experienced a very busy fall 2014 semester. We by potential employers. A resumé critique component was teamed up with Associate Professor of Voice and Opera also incorporated. If any alumni would like to take part Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan and SNATS (Student National in future interview processes, contact the career developAssociation of Teachers of Singing) for our first workshop ment center. Our annual Etiquette Dinner teaches stuof the year – Music Entrepreneurship, Visioning for a dents to talk with people from companies and learn how Portfolio Career with Jonathan Kuuskoski. to be professional while eating and making conversation.

“This was a wonderful collaborative effort to educate This event helps prepare the students for future business students as to the ways to utilize their strengths, interests dinners. and skills in music and the arts in order to forge a potenAdditional upcoming workshops through the career tial career opportunity,” Dr. Quigley-Duggan says. “We center involve the DEA and Dress to Impress. A special are grateful to Nicolette Yevich and the career service agent from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) center for their support in making this such a successful will speak about career opportunities and application proevent. The SNATS organization hopes to proceed with cedures within the agency. Dress to Impress workshops projects of mutual interest in the near future.”

We also held two informational sessions. The first was will address style considerations for women and men.

These workshops give students helpful hints in dressing an Internship Panel where CMU students spoke to their correctly for a professional setting, along with specific peers about their summer internships. These former instyles of clothing and shoes, and how to accessorize corterns talked about career benefits, networking, and being more confident in their career path because of their intern- rectly and successfully.

The Denneney Career Development Center will be ship experience. Our other informational session was with hosting its annual Career EXPO on February 12, 2015. If the United States Marine Corps where students learned any alumni know of companies looking to hire college about the opportunity of becoming a Commissioned graduates, these companies should reserve their tables at Officer. the Career EXPO as soon as possible by contacting Director The remainder of the fall semester with the career of the James C. Denneney Jr. Career Development Center center involved more workshops and informational sesNicolette Yevich at nyevich@centralmethodist.edu. sions. In November we began hosting a Mock Interview Series for the students at CMU to be more prepared for

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The year 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Central Methodist's biggest win in school history, a 6-5 triumph over No. 1 Baker in Baldwin City, Kan. Both teams entered the Nov. 10 affair riding two different waves. The Wildcats had won 22-straight regularseason games, while the Eagles had lost their previous two games against Missouri Valley and Graceland. Baker had defeated Central Methodist 69-0 in 1983 and not lost in the series in eight years when both teams were members of NAIA Division II. The story of the 1984 game was the Eagles' defense, which forced a school-record eight fumbles by Baker and recovered seven of them. The feat was particularly impressive considering Central Methodist was outgained in total offense 362-122, with 97 yards coming on the ground by running back Larry Clark.

"We played really inspired ball," Eagles' coach Larry Anderson said after the win. "Our defense was great. Larry Clark did a great job against Baker's defense, which is just incredible."

Eagles' defensive tackle Lynn Scott had 9.5 tackles, two fumble recoveries, and two quarterback sacks in the win and was named NAIA Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts. The only points for the Eagles came off the foot of Greg Hession, who converted field goals of 37 and 45 yards.

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Pictured are the 1984 CMU defensive line. The Eagles ranked sixth nationally in total defense in 1984.

On fourth down with the ball on their own 10 and four seconds left in the game, Anderson called for punter Mike Nichols to take an intentional safety to prevent Baker from getting the go-ahead score. Nichols caught the snap, ran to the sidelines and out of bounds.

"Baker could have blocked the punt, run it back or somehow scored," Anderson commented. "We played a strategy that let the clock run out."

The Eagles ended the 1984 season 4-6, a three-win improvement from the year before.

Twenty years later, Central Methodist's defense set another single-game school record, picking off six Baker passes in a 30-6 drubbing of the Wildcats in Fayette.

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Family puzzle pieces through five generations at Central

by Sophie Wilensky, CMU advancement coordinator Memories and connections, stories of laughter and humility create an ever fuller and shifting photo of Central, like living pieces of a puzzle. These intangible pieces of the puzzle create a bond between all Central alumni and friends. For generations, many have traveled through the Central experience and have gained loved ones to cherish for a lifetime. However, many who come to CMU bring with them a large piece of the Central puzzle—the legacy of family pieces already set in place.

Family is a powerful bond that inspires its members to achieve their dreams and reach their highest potential, including college. The Morrison-Calvert family is an example of the true Central tradition. With five generations and seven family connections to the University, this family adds large pieces to the puzzle that binds Central alumni.

Mona Fizler was the first family connection to Central.

She reportedly attended Central College for Women at Lexington, Mo., where she obtained her teaching certificate. That Central College was merged into the Central College in Fayette in 1925. After completing her education, Mona married a man named Parish, and they had three children, Caroline, Carlton, and Dorothy, born in Norborne, Mo. Dorothy Parish marRev. Robert Morrison as a Central ried William McCutchen College student.

Morrison, and they had a son, Robert A. Morrison, who became a minister in the Methodist Church. Rev. Morrison chose to attend Central as well, starting on the Fayette campus in the fall of 1954.

Although he did not complete his degree at CMU, his two years spent here fit perfectly into the Morrison-Calvert puzzle pieces.

After leaving Central, Rev. Morrison married Earline Krueger who also attended Central, beginning in 1955.

After their years at Central, Robert and Earline also had three children: Dale, Tim and Lisa.

This time, two children, Tim and Lisa, both chose to attend Central, now Central Methodist College, with Tim graduating in 1983 and Lisa in 1989. While Tim was in school he met the love of his life, Linda Myers, who graduated in 1984. In accordance with an apparent Central love connection of the clan, Lisa, too, met her spouse, Mark Calvert, class of 1988.

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Lisa and Mark have a son, Matthew Calvert, who enrolled at Central Methodist University in 2013, plays soccer, and at least temporarily completes the family line of seven Central students, across five generations.

He says his attendance was an expectation, but a good one.

“Central has been a huge part of my family,” he says.

“All the stories Mom and Dad tell about the place had me sure from a young age that I would be an eagle myself.”

Current CMU student Matthew Calvert Since he’s a second year eagle at this point, Matt seems likely to follow in his family’s footsteps and call Central Methodist University his permanent home.

Presently Robert and Earline Morrison and Lisa and Mark Calvert reside in Rolla, Mo., where the Rev. Morrison has spent the last eight years as the District Superintendent encompassing the area between Jefferson City and the Arkansas state line. Farther down south, the Rev. Tim and Linda Morrison currently reside in Plano, Texas, where Tim is the Minister of Music at the Custer Road United Methodist Church.

As students come and go through the varieties of “Central,” they find themselves building their own pieces of the puzzle. All are part of the larger Central puzzle with small pieces, large pieces, and groups of family pieces, such as those from the Morrison-Calvert clan. Each piece leaves the puzzle of Central more complex, fuller, and diverse than it was, and Central is all the better for it.

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CMU Alumni Board 2014-15 Thomas L. Yancey ‘54 Residence: 660.248.2826 tomlyancey@mowaltz.com Stephen Johnson ’56 Residence: 417.890.8609 Lapsong71@hotmail.com Judy (Engel) Rethwisch ’65, President Residence: 636.343.9007 or 636.349.6880 judyreth@aol.com Ruth Dorman Benner ’66 Residence: 314.521.4255 fjbenner@mindspring.com Carolyn (Summers) Perry ’66 Residence: 605.494.0192 Cell: 605.945.1057 cp3@pie.midco.net David Bandy ‘66 Residence: 913.339.9818 dbandy@kc.rr.com

John Cheary ’70, Vice President Cell: 417.339.7869 chearyjr@gmail.com

Benjamin Hart ’94 Residence: 913.254.7088 Work: 913.707.4278 baphart@gmail.com

Timothy E. Rice ‘74 573.826.3093 ricewrites1@gmail.com

Nicole Parrish Scott ’94 Residence: 816.436.2880 Work: 816.359.6179 nikepar@yahoo.com

Jean Borgelt Gruenewald ’75 Cell: 636.667.7486 jean.gruenewald@yahoo.com Harriet Purvis Ryman ’78 Residence: 816.363.4675 Cell: 816.824.4826 hryman09@gmail.com Jacque (Allred) Cheary ’82 Cell: 417.336.5200 Office: 417.243.1202 jjcheary@gmail.com Laura M. Blair ‘86 314.378.2996 laurablair86@yahoo.com

David Jones ’95 Residence: 636.582.3196 Work: 636.462.5148 jonesd@troy.k12.mo.us Jennifer Spaulding ‘00 Cell: 870.656.6140 jen_spaulding@yahoo.com

Kate Gruenewald ‘08 636.667.7487 kate.gruenewald@yahoo.com Brittanee Jacobs ‘12 Cell: 660.973.6295 bjacobs29@gmail.com Jacob Mark Heppner ‘12 Cell: 417.259.2681 Jacob.m.heppner.civ@mail.mil Kristen Bailey Blaser ‘13 314.803.3121 kristen.e.blaser@gmail.com Addie Layne ‘13 573.714.8608 alayne@enactus.org

David Hutchison ’07 Cell: 816.808.5242 pastor@gvfaithumc.org Todd Oberlin ’07 Residence: 573.474.1082 Cell: 573.263.5046 todd.oberlin@gmail.com

Dr. Inman visits art dedicated to her

Dr. Marianne Inman, CMU president emerita, examines “Fragments,” created in her honor. It includes names, dates, and elements reflective of Central Methodist University.

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During a recent visit to CMU, President Emerita Dr. Marianne E. Inman informally dedicated “Fragments,” a piece of artwork given in her name by friends.

“Fragments” lines the north wall of the Eyrie cafe in the Inman Student and Community Center, which had been a bland spot in an otherwise full and busy campus area.

Dr. Inman was delighted with the artwork. “This is simply magnificent,” she says. “I could not have imagined the beauty and the significance for Central of this piece.

The pictures that were sent to me showed the colors, but I had no concept of the depth and the dimensions and the textures.”

The art mosaic was created by artist Linda Feitz. She built it specifically for CMU and incorporated many elements of the campus and the creed. She hand glazed and painted the textured tiles, capturing fragments of Central’s history, landscape, and architecture, and incorporating words that reflect what Central means to those who attend and love it.

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The vocal program in brief The Chorale, left, and the Conservatory Singers, below, gave a joint concert in November, shortly before Chorale went on tour, with another scheduled right before finals in conjunction with the Central Band.

Dr. Laura Wiebe conducts the Conservatory Singers this year, while Dr. Claude Westfall continues with the Chorale.

Dr. Susan QuigleyDuggan remains the director of the opera program. As such, she directs Central’s opera students in a winter opera or musical, sometimes a bit of both.

She also runs the Opera Workshop in the summer, which has open auditions; however, most of the main parts are carried

by CMU vocal students.

The February offering will be The Magic Flute.

Last summer’s fare was The Impresario with great humor and voices to match (see photos below, right).

There are many vocal and instrumental groups at CMU. Two which are garnering a fair amount of attention are the Church Street Boys and the Swinney Sisters, who put on a joint concert in Linn in November to rave reviews.

Dr. Westfall directs the Swinney Sisters and Dr. Ron Atteberry conducts the Church Street Boys, who have been invited to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association’s convention in January 2015, a high honor. The men’s group will perform a second pre-MMEA concert at Linn on January 23. It is free and all are invited.

The Impresario What does one do with two prima donnas, each wanting to be the sole owner of the spotlight? In this summer’s light opera The Impresario by Mozart, presented in June and directed by Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan, the answer is simple--let them try to outsing each other! Ultimately these hissing cats draw back their claws and agree to sing together. All is saved in the opera house.

Above, Levi Gerke paints a scary picture to Dr. Joe Geist about the need for a star female lead.

Above, Britney Kelcher and Lacey Eaton try to get Tom Arnold to choose his favorite.

Above, Shawna Crisler finds her place in the cast.

Below, what will break first when Britney lets loose!

Left, Levi gets the divas to work together for the good of the opera.

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In the Little Theatre The Little Theatre produced two major plays this fall. The first was Red Herring, a humorous spy noir spoof.

Three pairs of lovers want to get on with their lives, but there are some problems. One of the two detectives might have killed a spouse.

Another lover cannot marry his sweetheart because his wife is being held for ransom so he will spy for the enemy.

The guy in the third pair is trying to make things fair for all by actually being a spy. He lures in his girlfriend, too, the daughter of the infamous Joe McCarthy who sees the enemy wherever he looks.

What could possibly go wrong!

Of course, all works out perfectly and everyone is exonerated and married by the time the curtain falls.

The second play was a children’s musical production of the “ugly duckling” story titled Honk!

Belittled by his sisters for being very different, Ugly wanders off and gets lost with his new best friend Cat who enjoys playing with his food before devouring it.

Only Mama Ida misses him and hunts for him through the turn of seasons.

By the time they are reunited, he has turned into a beautiful white swan and much wiser about who he is and what friendship means.

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Ralph Wood, reflections of Central

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Central Methodist College awarded Ralph Wood the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1981, which was lost in a move.

When Central found that out, the award was recreated and sent to him. “That made all the difference,” he says.

as a YMCA program director.

“I served forty-two years as a YMCA Officer,” he says proudly, “as program director branch executive, assistant general director, general director, and as National Field Executive for the National YMCA of the USA. “Thanks to my Central College education, I have had a great life.”

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When Ralph Wood came to Central College in 1941, he expected to graduate in four years. However, on Dec. 7, 1942, he entered the Army Air Force and served in Africa and Italy until the end of World War II. Recently he sent along a couple of humorous stories of his less serious moments of college life. One was stirred up by the stories of Old Baldy in the Spring Talon 2014.

“During the fall of 1941,” he says, “’Old Baldy,’ the Eagle from the football stadium disappeared [which, even then, was not unheard of] right before the game at Marshall with Missouri Valley College.

“That night, a group of students held a meeting to discuss the disappearance of the Eagle. A quick decision was made that during the week, as much green paint would Ralph Wood can still wear his Central letter sweater! Wonderful memobe collected as posries and a great start awaited him at sible, and a Friday night Central. trip would be made to Missouri Valley College to search for the Eagle . . . if the Eagle was not found, green paint would be thrown on the floor of the Missouri Valley Sudent Union.”

Wood fully admits that all that information was, um, hearsay.

Some lengthy time passed (54 years to be exact) when Wood was serving as a volunteer at a Senior Center in Bloomington, Minn., when a man came in and they struck up a conversation. The gentleman was from Marshall.

“Did you go to Missouri Valley?” Wood asked.

“No,” was the response, “I was a carpet layer.”

So Wood told him the story from his Central years.

“Oh!” said the man. “I always wondered why, when I replaced the carpet in the Student Union, the floor was green!”

The rivalry with Missouri Valley has a long and infamous history!

When he returned to Central as a senior in 1948, Wood knew the future looked bright. He was marrying Lucy Bates, the student body president, and graduating in June.

But he did not know what to do with his life.

He awoke in religion class to hear Dr. Hix saying that the greatest job was to be a Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Officer. He asked Dr. Hix why and he was told . . .because you get to teach swimming, take boys to summer camp, work with gangs, counsel young people, work with boys clubs, teach democracy, work overseas, and preach without talking.

Wood decided that sounded exactly like what he would enjoy. He went to St. Louis the next weekend, went through tests, discussions, and interviews, and was hired

(top down): C. J. Wood, Maggie McGough, Kyle Schenewerk, Megan Berwin, Shelbi Becker, Kelsey Kalish, Jackie Hoffman, Jessica Graver, Megan Prenger, Danielle Krause, Ashley Novk, Rebeka Lortz, Candace Fox, and Daniel Stantorf. The guy on the floor at the bottom is Matt Vander Vennet, director of annual giving. not pictured: Adebola Adeoba, Shakirah Salandy, Shannon Epperson, Emily Everett, Harrison Hill, Zach Andrews, Kaitlin Romine, Maggie Moore

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Campus news Four stalwart Central souls made it back at Homecoming to celebrate the 1964 marching of the Central Methodist Band in the Mud Bowl, a nationally televised St. Louis football game during the days when the bands were shown on television at halftime. This time there was a monsoon, but the band performed as if it were blue skies.

Below, left, are comments sent in about their experience, which shows what it was like in their shoes (or not in their shoes, as the case was). It is best shared through their voices.

Photo on left are the Mud Bowl survivors who were in Fayette for CMU’s Homecoming. From the left: Linda Bartley Ault ’66, Janet Cotton Bond ’68, Paul Bond ’68, and drum major Terry Smith ’66.

From Paul and Janet (Cotton) Bond ’68: Seward insisted that when we march, we pick up our feet. Do you know how hard that was in a foot of mud? We did—and lost our shoes. Amazingly enough, our lines were straight even without any line markers. The crowd went wild when we grew a flower on the field in perfect formation.

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From David Holsinger ’67: It was the first chance to make a “national” appearance for the Central Methodist band program.

We had great leadership in Ken and Nancy Seward, and we were being led, and some cases, driven to be more than we ever imagined we could be. By halftime, the field was a quagmire. I just know that when the clock was winding down and the rain was pounding around us, it didn’t matter.

We came to march. And we piled out of the stands to do so. Of course, there were lost shoes.

Lost spats. Slipping, sliding, and a few falls in the mud. Even one lost piccolo in that sloppy morass.

I’m the trumpet player behind the majorette on the right side of the photo. It was a moment for a demonstration of the human spirit to persevere and triumph. On the other hand, it was just plain fun! I have no idea who won the game. But Central Methodist definitely won the half-time!

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From John R. Jones ’66: I do remember all the mud and the receiver sliding 10 yards when he caught the ball almost the first play of the game. Some of the majorettes lost their shoes. And the uniforms were so muddy we shouldn’t have been allowed in the restaurant after the game or back onto the busses.

From Kathy Linke ’65: We were so proud to be going to St. Louis to perform in the stadium. Our director worked us what we thought was much too hard. We were good had that 8 to 5 down to perfect with our knees and Special thanks to Dr. Terry B. Smith ‘66 eyes up!

There was never a doubt in the minds of the director or us that we would complete what we came Thanks to Dr. Terry Smith who provided the slides of the Mud Bowl across the bottom two rows. to do and had worked so hard to achieve. So . . . we marched ahead! We had to curl our toes to keep our shoes from being sucked into the mud. But we were proud! And we did it! During the second part of the game, they had to stop the game and I believe dug a drum mallot from the mud, a shoe, and who remembers what else!

But we were young, proud we did it, dirty, and we did what Mr. Seward said!

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Campus news A remarkable and perfect CMU Marching Band on a gorgeous Homecoming Day, Oct. 25, 2014. (left and below left) Their sound and style were at their best, as expected by all the alumni, especially Central Band alumni, many of whom played in what has become a staple of the Homecoming Parade: the Floating Alumni Band. (below) After playing the Homecoming Court onto the field, the band ended their field performance with the beautiful “Softly I Will Leave You,” to more than one tear-streaked face.

Remarkable life moments in 2014 Some of the students in Dr. John Perkins’ Trumpet Ensemble related their experiences after their performance at the 39th Annual International Trumpet Guild Conference in King of Prussia, Pa., May 20-24.

I really enjoyed the phenomenal performances by musicians like the US Army Brass Field Band and Tina Thing Helseth. Zach Fincher, senior music education major During the conference, there was a recital that featured only women trumpet players. As a woman trumpet player, it was inspiring to see women of this caliber perform. Lakyn Baker’14, BME

Photo above, CMU’s Brass Ensemble has its moment in the sun, performing for hundreds of musicians at the 39th Annual International Trumpet Guild Conference. The Trupet Ensemble members included Ann Marie Pelley, Katelyn Hanvey, Rachel Richard, Lucas Johnson, Zack Fincher, Wayne Brown, and Lakyn Baker.

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One of my personal favorites was the performance given by Peter Bond. Bond is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. The most astounding part of his performance was that he was filling in for someone else, and he only had two days to prepare—and the quality was still astounding. Lucas Johnson, senior music education major.

Lucas put into words what they all felt. He wrote, “Going to this conference was a great experience for all of us in the Trumpet Ensemble, and it was great to represent Central Methodist University on an international level.”

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Alumni news

A different kind of musical track

John Cheary ’70 and Robert McNeill ’77 Gary Bagby (BA 1969), who grew up in Fayette, The model railroading hobby takes many skills; artremembers when the trains still came through his home istry, animation, carpentry, computer (Digital Command town. The erie sounds of the train whistle coming from Control), design, electrical, plumbing (waterfalls and afar, the clanking of the crossing signal and the deafening rivers) , knowledge of history, landscaping, machinery, blast of the whistle seeped into his DNA. Gary has dabbled miniatures, research and many more. But wouldn’t we all in being a “modeller” off and on for years. You see, modexpect that a degree in music from CMU would prepare ellers mostly gravitate a person for these many from their fascination of trades and skills? Well, as trains seen as children to it turns out, these musitheir model trains. cians have become excelGary has an interlent model railroaders, est in models, but his utilizing the problemprimary interest is in solving skills developed the history of “big boy” through performing murailroads in and around sic and teaching music. central Missouri. Using Many railroaders the gift of gab Gary has can trace the birth of drawn on primary sources their interest to their during his lifelong unofLionel model railroad that ficial research projects. circled under their childFor instance, well known hood Christmas tree, but CMC professor Mary some have been inspired Lee Forderhase‘s father, by vivid memories of George, was the operathe real life trains rolling through their small towns David Holsinger and Bob McNeill have extensive railroads inside their homes. tions V.P. for the MKT in Fayette and shared many where they grew up. stories with Gary. It is David Holsinger (BME said that the railroading roots on the Central College cam1967) recalls that there were up to eighty-five trains that pus can be traced back to T. Berry Smith. He was raised in rolled through his home town of Hardin, Missouri everyday! The rich bottom land that surrounds Hardin is flat, so Glasgow during the 1870s. Picture T. Berry daily wandertrains could be seen approaching and leaving their farming ing down the steep Glasgow hill to witness the building of the first steel bridge being built across the Missouri River. community from quite a distance. They brought not only Gary recalls with great fondness the many friendcargoes of goods but also stories to stir the imaginations of young minds. David no doubt had his nose pressed against ships he has made gathering stories. He picked the mind of Monty Beamon, a local agent for the KATY (MKT) railroad the upstairs bedroom window fantasizing about the many line that ran through Fayette. Many of his contacts came trains that passed. from his membership in the KATY Railroad Historical David recalls that his first HO scale train layout began in 1985. Establishing his career as a composer and educator Society. But his interest grew to include the Gulf-Mobile and Ohio Railroad Society and the Chicago-St. Louis and and raising children limited his time but nonetheless his Mobile hobby grew. When he and his wife Winona decided to reRailroad. locate to Tennessee the train set up had to be dismantled.

Gary When they were house hunting the basement area in the has also home they decided on closed the deal. His busy schedule used his of guest conducting all state bands, presenting inservice love of workshops in addition to the band directing job at Lee photogUniversity and composing keeps him very busy. raphy to He still finds his model trains a wonderful diversion to docufulfill the “hermit side of my personality.” David’s curment rent construction challenges include building a continuous many running waterfall and setting up the electricity and installhistoriing new DCC chips in engines so he can run trains two cal asdifferent directions on the same track. Perhaps he wishes pects of to recreate a train wreck he witnessed as a child in Hardin John Cheffey at Union, Ill., on a railfan trip with Bob the old many years ago?

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Alumni news railroads before they passed away.

He still enjoys trips to Kansas City and St. Louis to attend model railroad shows where he finds memorabilia and old photos. As Gary’s business winds down and retirement approaches he hopes to spend more time with his HO gauge bench work in the upstairs bedroom.

Murphy Tetley (BME 1971) and his wife Linda share their love of trains and gardening, but you won’t find their train layout in a basement or the upstairs attic.

You will find their trains in the garden and on the patio!

Garden trains are large (G gauge is popular) model railroads that, after the track is set up, can be left outside year round. The Tetley’s recently relocated from Jefferson City, Mo., to Hot Springs, Ark. This relocation creates the opportunity to start all over again. Murphy is thinking his way through the possibility of a pond and a waterfall. The layout of his yard in the Arkansas hills will post unique challenges.

“You see, the train will not pull a steep grade so in the Ouachita Mountains that is an issue.” says Tetley. Linda, who is a master gardener, will be busy at work planning the hill-side terrain and the planting of flowers and foliage. Together they will be going to swap meets and garage sales looking for just the rightsized buildings to create villages and farms.

This creation of a new layout sparks their imagination and problem solving skills.“Besides, the grandkids love it!”

Murphy says Murph Tetley has his trains out in the garden with with a twinkle wife Linda’s help. in his eye.

John L. Cheffey (BME 76) has been a consummate HO modeler and rail fan for many years. Growing up along various tracks as a Methodist minister’s’ son he has a fondness for the Saint Louis San Francisco (FRISCO) Railroad and is active in a model railroad club in Lawrence, Kan. He and fellow Central classmates have shared many railroading adventures, including a four-day, five-excursion trip in 2006 around scenic Colorado, where they enjoyed both steam and diesel engine rides and photo runbys.

Robert McNeill (BME 1977) represents a homogenization of all aspects of the railroading rainbow. Bob has an HO layout in his home he calls the Granite Valley Railroad, which includes components of his childhood railroad from 1959. The name is derived from his Scottish clan crest. He is a third generation railroading enthusiast. His grandfathers made their living working for the Wabash Railroad or involved with traction steam engines of various types.

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McNeill is the only one in our group of railroading alumni who can claim to have actually not only ridden in but also been an engineer of a steam locomotive. He worked his way through CMC (CMU) at Worlds of Fun during the summers in Kansas City, firing and running their steam locomotive Eli. He has ridBob McNeill is the only railroader to be given den in an engine the honor of riding in the engine. on a trip through the Royal Gorge in Colorado. One of the highlights of his “railfanning” experiences was riding in the fireman’s seat videotaping the journey on the White Pass and Yukon trip in Alaska!

Bob’s railroading activities have broadened as the years have gone by. He is the editor of the monthly newsletter of the Central Missouri Railroad Association model railroad club in Warrenton, and is active with the Warren County (Mo.) Old Threshers Association. He is on the Board of Directors of the Wabash Railroad Historical Society and is a member of the Burlington Railroad Historical Society. One of his model railroading lay-outs was included in a 2010 KOMU-TV story covering the 100year celebration of the Wabash depot in Columbia.

Bob has even developed his own model railroading repair business. Check out his Granite Valley Roundhouse Repair at www.gvrhrepair.com. He incorporated his love of trains as a band director by taking his bands to Worlds of Fun while he taught in Pleasant Hill, and using such railroad themed music as “The Great Locomotive Chase” and “The Wabash Cannonball” with the Wright City and the Fort Zumwalt bands under his direction.

What is it about music education degrees and railroading? Is there a pattern here? After years of public performances and spending every day with at least one hundred students, perhaps it is as David Holsinger said, “fulfilling the hermit side” of their personalities. McNeill says creativity or “decompressing” from educational stresses are definitely contributing factors.

Or perhaps it has more to do with immediate gratification, the kind people can get in building railroads, but that may be years in returning through a student they have taught and perhaps changed forever. On all levels, the model railroads are symbolic of creative minds and energetic personalities fulfilling the drive for challenging learning experiences. Without doubt, they are “All-aboard!” in all their endeavors!

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Stop Hunger Now a life commitment for Bob Hahne Bob Hahne made a promise.

In 2010 Bob Hahne ’60 and his wife Barb (Williams) ’61 had just seen a demonstration of a meal-packing event called Stop Hunger Now at a regional Rotary meeting. The presenter had pointed out that 25,000 people were dying around the world every day from hunger or hunger-related diseases.

Feeding the world--it seemed like a project they could sink their teeth into. They promised each other to give it a try.

They set a long-term goal of setting up, packaging, and shipping a million meals for the hungry of the world.

Their McLean (Va.) Rotary Club agreed to co-sponsor the effort.

“We said we were going to do 100,000 meals at that first event,” Hahne remembers. “That meant we had to raise $25,000—the meals are 25 cents apiece.”

As a group they had to raise money to pay for the meals, then arrange the volunteers to package them, and pay to send them off. Their church also agreed to sponsor, as did the two local high schools, and they set up a staging area in November 2010. “[The kids] were the key to our success because they had so much energy. We did it on a day after a local rivalry between the two high schools. But the football players came in their jerseys and so did the cheerleaders, so we had a fun time,” Hahne says. They easily processed and packed 100,000 meals.

In the midst of all this effort Bob and Barb had discovered that she had pancreatic cancer. Instead of isolating

Bob Hahne and Rick Dailey discussed the lighter thoughts of the day at a recent CMU Board of Trustees meeting.

themselves at home, they agreed to keep packing and shipping the million meals they had begun.

They began work immediately on the second event, a spring attempt at 150,000 packets of food. “The high school participation was a little less, but we succeeded,” he says. They set up another event to pack 200,000 meals.

Barb didn’t make it to that one.

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would finish.” He doesn’t take his promises lightly.

The process they had put into place spread into other groups doing the same process with the same results. Rotary and other clubs, churches, synagogues, people from every Christian denomination or none at all, Muslims, Jews, community members, schools--all came together.

“In my letter of solicitation this year,” Hahne says proudly, “I said we’ve completed our initial goal of 1,000,000 meals. But now we recognize how easy it is to do this.

“As you work through this process, you learn that we produce 30,250 calories for every human being living on earth. A human needs 2,000 calories a day. We have plenty of food. It’s a matter of distribution, getting it to the people who need it. So that’s what Stop Hunger Now does. It’s hard to quit when you know other organizations are doing the same thing,” Hahne says.

The food packets are a combination of soy, rice, and mixed vegetables in bags that are weighed, sealed, and packed. Stop Hunger Now identifies where the food gets sent.

“It’s a good organization in the context that they don’t send the packages to the governments,” he explains.

“Two-thirds of the packages delivered go to schools or orphanages.”

The agreement made is if parents will bring their children to school for a year and stay and learn a trade themselves (stitching, etc.), Stop Hunger Now will provide the family with food for a year.

“It addresses the cycle of poverty,” Hahne explains.

“It’s good in a number of ways. Your conscience won’t let you quit doing something when you know the problem can be resolved.

“It’s so easy to do. The minimum for 20,000 meals is 80 people working two hours, plus $6,000. Rotary Clubs.

Schools. Volunteers. Central Methodist University?”

The invitation to share in his promise is clear.

The promises Bob Hahne makes, he keeps. They are sacred to him. They represent the best that Central Methodist alumni can give back to others.

Bob Hahne made a promise to make a difference in the world. It’s a promise he has kept, not just to Barb, but to everyone.

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Central well represented at National Guard OCS

by Deanna Cooper, Director of Development and Alumni Activities

road. He was an exemplary candidate and a good person, On Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, I had the honor of attendso in his honor the Missouri OCS program created the ing the graduation of the 52nd Officer Candidate School award. It means that you are respected by your peers, who graduation (OCS) class for the National Guard in Jefferson see everything you do behind the scenes, and you have City, Mo. CMU was impressively represented at the certhe respect of the Cadre who run the program.” Diffee is emony by five alumni, Major Jon Yves Bellers ’03, 2nd also the track coach and high school social studies teacher Lt. Ben Garmer ’05, Raechel Rohling Garmer ‘05, 2nd Lt. for St. Clair R-XIII School District.

Jamey Diffee ’07, and Crystal Keune Diffee ’07.

Diffee received the “Tiger Award” which is awarded The ceremony, somber, beautiful and dignified, was to the officer candidate who scores the highest on the held in the rotunda at the Capital building. CMU’s own Military Tactics newly appointed Maj. Jon Yves Bellers ’03 officiated. The examinations, ceremony was attended by the top-ranking military offiand who recers of the Missouri Army National Guard, family members, and friends. I couldn’t help but reflect on the mission ceives high points on the and creed of CMU as I listened to Major Bellers officiate peer leadership and introduce each newly appointed officer. I was witnessing the culmination of both the creed and the mission. evaluation.

Diffee and Two CMU members of the graduating class, Ben Garmer and Jamey Diffee, were commissioned as second lieutenants. Each officer who earned his appointment was pinned by a family member, veteran, or fellow ofhis wife were recently transficer. Garmer and Diffee ferred to Franklin County, where were both pinned by he works for the Missouri State their wives, Raechel and Highway Patrol and received Crystal, respectively. In its promotion to the rank of addition to their graduCorporal. Diffee is currently asation and commission, signed to Troop C / Zone 11 and both second lieutenants attached to the Troop C Special earned significant awards Weapons and Tactics Team of distinction for superior (SWAT) team. performance during their I was also impressed with the OCS journey. spouses of Garmer and Diffee durGarmer received ing the pinning, representing the “Neilson B. Rudd” Front row (l-r): Crystal Diffee ’07, Raechel Garmer ’05, and Renee their support not only as wives award given to the Bellers; Back row (l-r): 2nd Lt. Jamey Diffee ’07, 2nd Lt. Ben Garmer ’05, and Maj. Jon Yves Bellers ’03. but also as intregal parts of the officer candidate who military family. Their roles often best embodies the Army Photo, right: Maj. Bellers on the dais. go unnoticed yet are of utmost values of loyalty, duty, importance. Raechel Garmer is respect, selfless service, an accountant at HTH Companies in Union, and Crystal is honor, integrity, and personal courage. Criteria include a speech language pathologist at the Lincoln County R-III scoring highly on the three peer evaluations and doing School District. Mrs. Renee Bellers was also in attendance well throughout the program in the eyes of the Cadre. for the celebration. Highest honors to these women for “Peer evaluations give the OC’s an opportunity to their part and service to our country. evaluate their peers, and in the end each candidate gets I couldn’t help but reflect on what an extraordinary a score that is used to rank the candidates among their example these individuals have been in representing peers,” Garmer explains. “I was ranked 3, 1, and 2 in Central Methodist University on every level. They all are the peer evaluations, so I was at the top of the class. The award is named after Candidate Neilson Rudd, who died in profound examples of the mission and creed of CMU. We thank and salute them and their families for their service an accident on the way home from drill. Candidate Rudd to our country! embodied the Army values, and he died trying to help someone whose car had broken down on the side of the

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CGES continues to grow

Thompson joins CMU as student advisor

For the first time in Central Methodist University history, more than 4,600 students are taking coursework through its College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES).

That record of 4,626 students comes on the heels of a similar, record-setting feat by CMU’s on-campus, undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS).

“The College of Graduate and Extended Studies is successful because it meets the needs of students where they are,” President Roger Drake says. “It extends the footprint of Central and the reach of our mission.”

The CGES enrollment increased by 1.8 percent from a year ago, according to CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad.

CGES includes CMU graduate studies, its network of offcampus sites, online studies, and its dual credit program for high-achieving high school students, she says.

CMU has experienced notable growth in its graduate studies program, Gulstad states. This fall, a total of 246 students are taking master degree-level coursework, up by 9.3 percent from a year ago.

The University’s undergraduate programming in St. Louis saw a similar 9.2 percent boost in attendance this fall, Gulstad says, while the dual credit program grew by 2.4 percent.

The 4,626 students in CGES, combined with 1,185 enrolled in its on-campus CLAS program, brings total CMU enrollment to 5,811, an increase of 2.9 percent from the same time last year. It wasn’t until just 10 years ago that Central’s total enrollment eclipsed 2,000, Drake points out.

Steven Charles Thompson has joined the staff of Central Methodist in Fayette, filling a vacancy in the rapidly growing online program as an online student advisor. His job includes recruiting, retaining, and advising students who will be taking any or all of their CMU classes online.

Administrative offices for CMU’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) online coursework are housed on the Fayette campus.

He looks forward to working with the online program. “Central Methodist is a great university,” Thompson says. “Placing focus on professional excellence, strong liberal arts education, and leadership has established a rich history here. I am excited to help continue this tradition.”

Thompson brings a unique set of skills to the position.

After studying at Urbana University (Ohio), he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Ohio State University. He recently completed his Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

His collegiate work also included teaching screenprinting and art appreciation.

Thompson has served as president and vice president of the Association of Graduate Art Students. He is currently an assistant coach for the Columbia United Soccer Club.

Athanassiou rounds out online advisors The rapidly expanding online studies program at Central Methodist University has led to the addition of Katherine E. Athanassiou as a student advisor, says CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad.

Demand for online coursework through CMU’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) created the need for the additional staff member. Her job includes recruiting, retaining, and advising students who will take any or all of their CMU classes online. Administrative offices for the CGES online coursework are housed on the Fayette campus.

Athanassiou comes from a professional background where customer assistance is essential, as it is in education, helping students find the right set of classes for success. She previously was a mortgage loan originator and loan officer, assisting senior citizens to obtain financing or refinancing of residential properties.

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Athanassiou graduated from the University of Missouri–Columbia (MU) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (linguistics focus). She also studied and gained a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology (with a focus on folklore) from MU.

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Extended Studies Linear adds experience To CMU-St. Louis In the highly competitive business of higher education student recruitment, experience counts. In Felicia Linear, Central Methodist University has found a staff member with precisely that trait.

Linear recently joined CMU’s St. Louis area staff as recruitment and retention coordinator, according to Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad. She joins a group of professionals headquartered in offices and classrooms in Maryland Heights and is tasked with building CMU programs across the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Linear has spent most of the past nine years recruiting students for institutions in the St. Louis area, including Columbia College, Logan College of Chiropractic, and Sanford-Brown College.

Central Methodist was established in 1854 but has only had a physical presence in St. Louis since 2004.

Trying to build a presence in such a competitive environment is challenging, but Linear and her new CMU colleagues are confident they will continue to increase CMU’s enrollment. At present CMU enrolls approximately 450 students through its St. Louis operations.

Linear has also been tasked with a new CMU strategy—to initiate and build partnerships between the

University and businesses, corporations, and organizations. She already has one appealing resource to utilize, a competitive $300 per credit hour tuition rate (and less for its Child Development and its Master of Education programs).

“Felicia is poised with her background to build partnerships within the St. Louis and surrounding areas,” Gulstad says. “She is able to identify and respond to corporate educational needs and work with CMU to tailor an educational program that is right for a business. We are pleased to have her join our team!”

Active in numerous community service groups, Linear is a member of the St. Louis Education Consortium, St. Louis Area Health Care Recruiters, St. Louis SchoolBusiness Partnership, and the Business Advisory Board for St. Louis Community College, among others.

At present, CMU’s St. Louis branch has bachelor degree programs in Business, Child Development, Health Sciences, Psychology, Nursing (Registered Nurse-toBachelor of Science in Nursing), plus the Master of Education degree. Another of Linear’s tasks will be to evaluate employment trends in the St. Louis area and recommend new programs.

Linear received both her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development degrees, from Webster University. She comes to CMU after working the past two years for Columbia College in St. Louis, where she was campus admissions manager.

Gillman site coordinator for CMU-Linn The fledgling partnership between the State Technical College of Missouri (STCM) and Central Methodist University (CMU) has taken a step forward with the appointment of Patricia Gillman as site coordinator for CMU’s Linn operation.

Gillman’s background in higher education, particularly at the community college level, and her familiarity with STCM and technical education made her application stand out, according to CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad.

The job is designed to help build the STCM-CMU partnership launched in 2012. Gillman’s duties include helping to build CMU enrollment, advising students, scheduling classes, hiring faculty, and generally being the “face” of CMU in Linn.

Gillman spent most of her professional career (19972013) at State Fair Community College, starting in the “tech prep” field, helping students pursue their passion for technical education. Since STCM (formerly Linn State Technical College) is tech-focused, Gillman had cause to work regularly with faculty and staff there.

Gillman, who also worked in the tech prep area at East Central College (another CMU partner institution), retired from SFCC in 2013 as its director of college and career readiness. Since then she worked part-time, as both a project manager for a grant-funded program at SFCC and as an evaluator for a U.S. Department of Defense grant program

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with the Knob Noster school district.

The Knob Noster resident will spend at least one day each week on the STCM campus in Linn, according to her supervisor Deborah DeGan-Dixon, assistant dean for CMU’s Western Division.

Gillman has an associate’s degree from State Fair, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri, and a Master of Science in Education degree from Southwest Baptist University. She completed all three programs with academic honors.

Central Methodist offers a variety of bachelor’s degree completion programs through the State Technical College of Missouri, including accounting, applied behavior analysis, business, child development, computer science, criminal justice, interdisciplinary studies, nursing (registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing), psychology, plus the master of science in nursing degree. Several of those programs are available entirely online.

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Extended Studies Duke head of CMU-Waynesville When Janet Duke moved from New York City to south-central Missouri nearly 20 years ago, little did she know she would one day be running a satellite site there for one of Missouri’s oldest colleges.

But that’s exactly where Dr. Duke finds herself. She recently began work as Central Methodist’s site coordinator for its Waynesville branch.

“CMU is excited to have someone of Janet’s caliber assisting our students at the Waynesville campus,” says Dr. Rita Gulstad, CMU provost.

“With so many of our students interested in becoming teachers, Janet will be able to provide them with years of professional experience and guide them in their educational endeavors. Janet will definitely be an asset to CMU and to OTC (Ozark Technical College) students.”

A self-proclaimed “military wife,” Duke arrived from New York in 1995 by way of Fort Leonard Wood. She already had a bachelor’s degree from Baruch College in New York, and began taking master’s degree coursework on base through Drury University.

While attending Drury in 1997 she became a teacher’s assistant on base at Pick School, working for the Waynesville School District. Three years later she was hired by the Laquey School District, and has taught special

education there ever since.

She completed her Master in Education degree from Drury, and in 2011 she was awarded the Doctor of Education degree from Capella University. “Teaching is a calling,” Duke says. “And the way you know this is when you have been doing it for a long time. Every day feels like a new day full of exciting learning opportunities.”

Some of the Waynesville coursework is offered onsite, some online, and some a mixture of both.

As site coordinator for CMU, Duke is responsible for recruiting students; helping them plan their course of study; working with them on registration, financial aid, and other business matters; strengthening the relationship with the host Ozarks Technical Community College; and helping to hire and schedule qualified faculty, among other duties.

“I want to thank Central Methodist University for giving me the opportunity to assist students to achieve their academic and professional goals,” Duke says. “The organization and facilitation of courses will enable them to graduate and become successful citizens in today’s global society. This will be accomplished through diligent work with all stakeholders in the educational community.”

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Left: Rocks, Print, 15”x18” Pat Stapleton Right: Ramblas, Pastel, 16x23 ½” Robert Bussabarger

Since their partnership was launched in 2012, Metropolitan Community College in the Kansas City area and Central Methodist University have agreed on three academic programs designed for MCC students to transfer to CMU. The partnership is growing.

The first articulation agreement was for MCC graduates who had earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in nursing. MCC Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates can now transfer on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from CMU. The second agreement consisted of graduates from MCC’s Radiologic Technology program who can now transfer on to CMU to obtain a Bachelor of Health Science degree.

Recently, MCC Chancellor Mark James and CMU President Roger Drake announced the signMemorials to ing of a third articulation agreement.

In the third agreement, Kansas City’s MCC Pat A. Stapleton (1923-2014) and offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science in Robert F. Bussabarger (1922-2013) Military Technology degree. As a result of the January 25 - April 30, 2015 new agreement, MCC graduates can now transSun. Tues. Wed. Thurs. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. fer to CMU to obtain their four-year Bachelor of Applied Science in Management degree.

Coursework from CMU leading to the fouryear degree is available to be completed in any of three ways, according to CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad. Students of MCC can take the courseNote: If you have a painting by Pat Stapleton or one of her work entirely online, they can transfer to the students that you would like to loan for this show, main CMU campus in Fayette, or they can attend please call 660-248-2826 or 660-248-6304. one of nearly two dozen of CMU’s extension sites around the state.

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CGES at 25, all grown up and going strong This fall marks Central Methodist’s 25th anniversary Dr. Steven of the beginning of what would become the College of Kurtz, presiGraduate and Extended Studies (CGES). dent of Mineral Area College, On March 9, 1989, President Joe Howell announced celebrates 25 Central’s first 2+2 program with Mineral Area Community years with CMU College (MAC) in Flat River, Mo. The concept was decepProvost Dr. Rita tively simple. Area community and junior colleges were alGulstad and ready drawing students who wanted to begin their educaPresident Dr. tion with at least an associate’s degree.

Roger Drake.

But many of those students, if offered a viable option, would have loved to carry their studies through to the natural conclusion of a four-year degree, a bachelor’s. counting all of the St. Louis sites as one and the same with Enter Central Methodist College who offered to come to the Kansas City Metropolitan Community Colleges.

Mineral Area and establish a program to provide the last Central became Central Methodist University, reflecttwo years of a bachelor’s degree. ing the number of extended sites and graduate degrees It met the needs of the students, which has always that it was offering in 2004. been the aim of Central College, Central Methodist College, In most of these sites students can pursue around a and Central Methodist University. Students did not have dozen programs in undergraduate studies. Central also ofto leave home to pursue an education. The public/private fers master’s programs in Education, Clinical Counseling, school partnership was a new approach.

Music Education, Nursing (Clinical Leader) or Nursing Dr. Rondal Bell, the academic dean of Central became (Nurse Educator), depending on location. the leader of the new program and liaison between Central Most students now take a blended set of courses: classand MAC. He established, administered , and managed all room settings, online, dual-credit, some while they are activities related to recruitment of students, course offerstill in high school. Most of the classroom courses across ings, hiring and reviewing faculty, degree requirements, the state are taught late in the afternoon or evening, so as and anything else that needed to be handled. not to interfere with work or family responsibilities. Some MAC was requested to provide one furnished office, students even take the odd class for their own interest or up to five furnished general purpose classrooms, and one for personal or professional growth. computer lab. Central took on the rest. The fledgling proCentral Methodist University has now branched gram offered up to five separate courses each term, which out into surrounding states. This year CMU has added was eight weeks. Five terms were offered annually, meetSoutheastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Ill., and ing in three-hour sessions for two nights a week.

Southeastern Community College in Burlington, Iowa. In The Mineral Area site opened in August of 1989, both cases degrees can be earned in nine or 10 programs President Howell of study, completely stated at the time, online.

“We have worked CMU still is hard to insure qualcommitted to meetity, and I believe ing the need of its this program will be students wherever a model that we can they are. Twentyexpand upon in the five years sounds future.” like a long time to One might a traditionally aged call that an undercollege student, but statement. The 50 to Central College/ students who began Methodist College/ that fall graduUniversity, born ated in 1991. In the in 1854, it’s not last 25 years, the so long. Our goal joint sites grew remains, how can One of the newest extended campus sites is St. Charles Charles Community College, which across the state of we help students joined in an articulation with CMU this year. From left, CMU Provost Dr. Rita Gulstad; Dr. Missouri to reach improve their lives Ron Chesbrough, president of St. Charles; Chris Breitmeyer, vice president for academic and its current 16 sites, student affairs for St. Charles; Dr. John Bookstaver, dean of business, science, education, math so they can help and computer science for St. Charles; CMU President, Dr. Roger Drake; and Michelle Schuler, improve the lives assistant dean of others.

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Our Path Forward

Breaking ground on the new Thogmorton Allied Health Center was a perfect day, raining only after the dirt was tossed.

From left: Dr. Tad Perry, incoming Board president; Dr. Nancy Peacock, incoming Board vice president; Louann Thogmorton Shaner, Board member; Janet Jacobs, Board member; Megan Hess, chair of Division of Health Sciences; Dr. Rita Gulstad, CMU provost; Glenn Cox, outgoing Board president; Bob Courtney, Board member and chair of the Campaign for the Heart of Central; Dr. Roger Drake, CMU president; John Drakesmith, Board member; and Cathy Thogmorton, editor of the Talon

On Homecoming, new chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Tad Perry (right), spoke of the building emerging from the Central soil down the hill. The announcement of the signature gift

by Jay and Kelly Jacobs, and of the naming of the Thogmorton Center, was made by Dr. Roger Drake, CMU president (above).

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Jay and Kelly Jacobs Give CMU Largest Gift In History The largest charitable gift in the 160-year history of Central Methodist University was announced on Saturday (Oct. 25) during CMU Homecoming festivities – and rather than having a building named after themselves, the donors asked that it be named in honor of others.

Jay and Kelly Jacobs of Laguna Niguel, Calif., have given $3.6 million to support CMU’s Campaign for the Heart of Central. CMU President Roger Drake made the announcement during an alumni tailgate party on Saturday.

The Jacobs’s only request was that CMU’s new allied health building currently under construction be named the James and Helen Thogmorton Center. The $6.5 million Thogmorton Center for Allied Health, scheduled for completion late next summer, is the centerpiece of CMU’s $20 million Campaign for the Heart of Central.

“Jay and Kelly’s selfless generosity represents a transformational investment in the future of Central,” Drake says. “As we celebrate the largest gift in the history of the University, I am most comforted knowing that Jay and Kelly believe in our mission and are willing to help us prepare students to make a difference in the world.”

Jay Jacobs is President and Managing Director of PIMCO, a global investment solutions provider serving millions of clients around the world. Originally established in 1971 in Newport Beach, Calif., as a separate accounts manager for Pacific Life Insurance Co., PIMCO today employs more than 2,000 professionals with offices in 12 countries.

Though not a Central alumnus, Jay Jacobs served for eight years on the Central Methodist University Board of Trustees. Appointed in 1995, he is the youngest trustee in CMU’s history. Various members of the Jacobs family are alumni of the university, and four generations of family members have served on its Board of Trustees, including his sister Janet Jacobs, who presently serves on the board.

In addition, the Jacobs family has long provided philanthropic support to Central Methodist University.

Jay Jacobs grew up near the late Jim and Helen Thogmorton, and he saw firsthand the influence that “Dean T and Mrs. T” had on Central and the Fayette community. The impact began in 1955 when the Thogmortons returned to Central and Jim became Dean of Men, later Dean of Students, and retired in 1991 as Dean of Alumni Affairs. Those contributions continued well past his retirement.

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the life of the community, stating “I was fortunate to share experiences with Dean T. as members of the Round Table Club, Rotary, Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, and through family and friends.

“During my tenure on the CMU Board of Trustees, I remember the words of fellow trustee Virginia Wood Bergsten, who spoke in almost reverential terms of the devotion that the Thogmortons brought to Central, and of the difference they made in the lives of students across many decades,” Jacobs adds.

“My vision for a prominent building bearing the Thogmorton name actually dates back more than 15 years when I began to realize the far-reaching influence and dedication that the Thogmortons represented,” Jacobs continues. “If you were to name a “Mr. and Mrs. Central Methodist” over the last 60 years, it would be Jim and Helen Thogmorton.

“And for the most part, buildings on the CMU campus are named for major figures in the university’s history.

It seems only fitting that the first new academic building in 50 years would be named for these people who are so very beloved by those whose lives they touched,” Jacobs concludes.

Jim and Helen (Puckett) Thogmorton met at Central College and are alumni of the Class of 1943. They married in March 1944 and were just three weeks from celebrating their 65th anniversary when she passed away in March 2009. Jim Thogmorton died just four months later.

The Thogmortons married while Jim was serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. They moved to Colorado after the war, and their two daughters, Louann Thogmorton Shaner (CMC Class of 1970) and Cathy Thogmorton (CMC Class of 1971), were born there. The opportunity to return to their alma mater came in 1955 when Jim was appointed Dean of Men, and they were hired to manage McMurry Hall, a men’s residence hall.

For the better part of four decades, “Dean T” touched the lives of virtually every student who attended Central.

The Thogmortons were deeply involved in campus, church and community activities. Jim Thogmorton received the Central Distinguished Alumni Award in 1975 and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in 1996.

Both of them received the College Service Award in 1991.

Helen Puckett Thogmorton’s family name will now be associated with two buildings at Central; CMU’s Puckett Field House was named in honor of her late father, E.P. Puckett, longtime CMU academic dean and three-time acting President of Central.

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Dean and Mrs. T

by Louann Thogmorton Shaner ’70 They were frequently awakened by Bud’s alarm clock.

Not so unusual? Bud was a student whose room was adjacent to the resident hall director’s apartment. Bud had a hard time getting up; Mom and Dad didn’t.

Max kept his penicillin in our refrigerator. It wasn’t for him. It was for his boa constrictor who was suffering from an infection. Max would periodically show up with his entourage of friends holding the reptile, while he administered the antibiotic shot. (The snake was not a permanent resident but one of many reptiles that visited en route to a lecture somewhere in the state.)

Then there were the nameless boys who showered in the bathroom, again adjacent to the apartment. Boys being boys, they only brought a towel with them. Oops, Mrs. T. or one of the Thogmorton girls was in the hall, so throw the towel over your head so they couldn’t identify you and dash by.

The first home for the Thogmorton family at Central College in the mid 1950’s was McMurry Hall, the only men’s dormitory at the time. Dad was residence hall director. Cathy, at 5 years old, and I, at 7 years old, thought it was the way everyone lived. Our “friends” and babysitters were students in the dorm. Dad’s office was down the hall from the apartment, so we visited often. The campus was our playground and the students and their activities were our life.

Some activities were out of our sight, as Dad was called to terminate panty raids and water balloon fights.

(Though we did see the very wet hat that was a victim of the latter.) We were aware of Dad’s absence as he was called to accidents, hospitals, and the jail for incidents of varying degrees of severity. He was often the first on the scene to administer encouraging words, or to make the dreaded call to parents.

As time went on we moved to a house in town and Dad took on the title of Dean of Students. Now his office was in Brannock Hall, in the heart of the campus. Mom and Dad’s lives had become more intertwined with the life of the school. In the fall Dad would memorize the freshman names so he could greet each new student when they passed on the campus, assuring that each felt recognized and important. This simple act had a huge impact on students.

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activity as the academic rhythm began and the social schedule picked up. Many new students had to be helped in balancing the many facets of college life, while returning students were ready to dive in.

Homecoming brought autumn’s blue skies and leafy displays, along with the thrill of marching bands, the comedy and beauty of floats, and the sweetness of returning students. Mom and Dad reveled in catching up with alumni. Their recall of names and attendance years was legendary. The reunions would begin on the parade route, continue to the football game and often end at our home, spilling out onto the front porch.

As autumn morphed into winter, the melodic sounds from the Con became those of Handel’s Messiah and Christmas music. As children we anxiously awaited our favorite event of the year, the Phi Beta/Phi Mu Alpha caroling party at our home. Our house filled with the sights and smells of Christmas, but the best part was the sounds of Christmas.

The students who attended were outstanding musicians who harmoniously thrilled us for hours. Cathy and I would sit on the stairs and soak up the most amazing concert that occurred only once a year….and only at our house.

For several Januaries Mom and Dad were able to slip off campus to chaperone two student trips in the Janaway program, one to Denver, Colo., and the other to old Quebec City in Canada. They loved the trips and developed close relationships with many of the students who attended.

As the academic year progressed toward graduation there were the sorority and fraternity dances and the spring fever that accompanied each glimpse of warm weather. Mom and Dad’s moods fluctuated between happiness for the upcoming seniors as they prepared to graduate and move on with their lives and sadness that another group of students would be leaving Central.

For many graduates of Central, however, the actual graduation did not cut the cord that tied them to the school. We would go on vacation every summer and, wherever we were, whether at the Grand Canyon, in Dallas, Atlanta, Minneapolis, or Kansas City, we would hear someone call out, “Dean and Mrs. T.” There would be a former student that Mom and Dad would turn around and call by name; and the conversation and memories would begin.

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But how could we begrudge the priority that she took in our family? Mom and Dad truly believed that there was no better university to educate the whole person. Through an education at Central, an individual could receive an excellent academic education, as well as the education that comes from interacting with fellow students, faculty, and staff in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

As for Dad and Mom’s reaction to this wonderful honor that Jay Jacobs has bestowed upon them? They would be totally incredulous. They would look at each other and question what they had ever done to earn this honor from Jay. Then they would say that he has always been a very fine young man. Wouldn’t Daisy and “Three” (his parents) have been so proud. And we would have to agree with them that Jay is a generous and very fine man.

One year for Christmas, we all got together and bought Dad a stereo system. When he unwrapped the pieces, he kept repeating, “Oh, you shouldn’t have.” But then a grin spread across his face and little boy eyes sparkled, and he added, “But I’m so glad you did!!”

That’s what Mom and Dad would say about this magnificent honor.

What a gift from Jay and all the Jacobs family. And what a gift from all of you alumni who loved Dean and Mrs. T and want to share in this endless legacy. “You shouldn’t have, but we’re so glad you did.”

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For more information call 660-248-6239 or email 1854society@centralmethodist.edu.

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Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant An old friend of Central Methodist University has lent its support for CMU’s newest initiative. The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation has awarded a $750,000 challenge grant toward construction of CMU’s new Thogmorton Center for Allied Health.

To receive the Mabee grant, CMU alumni and friends must match it with $5.75 million in gifts and pledges – and must do so by June 30, 2015, CMU President Roger D. Drake said in announcing the grant. The $6.5 million Center for Allied Health project is part of a larger Campaign for the Heart of Central recently undertaken.

“We are thankful that the Mabee Foundation has partnered with us on the Thogmorton Center for Allied Health,” Drake says. “This project will allow us to leverage our great strengths in nursing and athletic training.

“In addition, we will start some exciting new programs,” he added. “The Center for Allied Health will empower CMU to prepare greater numbers of students to make a difference in the world.”

University officials broke ground Aug. 1 on the new building, with plans to have it built, equipped and fully operational by the start of the Fall 2015 semester. The two-story, 25,000 square foot brick facility will be on the east side of campus in Fayette.

Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation has been a consistent supporter of Central Methodist, notes Dr. Joshua Jacobs, vice president for advancement and alumni services.

This most recent grant marks the seventh time the Mabee Foundation has supported a Central project dating to 1980. When received, the grant will bring Mabee total support for CMU to more than $4 million, Jacobs noted.

Founded in 1948 by the late John and Lottie Mabee, their foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in charitable gifts. The Mabee Foundation supports initiatives in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, and restricts them to non-profit, not tax supported organizations “which combine sound character and stability with progressiveness and purpose,” according to its policies.

CMU officials will be busy in the coming months seeking gifts to support the Thogmorton Center for Allied Health project and to assure the Mabee challenge will be met.

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Spalding gift boosts vision for the sciences Estate gift aids Heart of Central campaign

Given the late Don Spalding’s passion for medicine and Central Methodist University, the estate gift he left to support CMU’s vision for the sciences could scarcely be a better match.

The significant gift will help CMU advance its goal to renovate space in Stedman Hall of Science to educate the next generation of doctors, nurses, scientists, physicists, mathematicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

Knowing the big difference his gift made to jumpstart the efforts to renovate Stedman Hall and reach the overall Campaign for the Heart of Central goal of $20 million would make him smile, notes his widow, Sondra Sercu ’57 Spalding of Creve Coeur, Mo. Don Spalding, a 1956 alumnus of Central, a retired doctor of radiology, passed away in 2012. The Granite City, Ill., native was one of the most decorated and respected alumni in CMU history. He is one of a handful who received both CMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award (1989) and induction into CMU’s Hairston Athletics Hall of Fame (2001).

He also served for four years on Central’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. Sondra Spalding has shown an equal dedication to her alma mater, serving on CMU’s governing Board of Trustees from 1993 until her term concluded in October of this year.

A pre-medical major at Central and active on campus in Greek life and other areas, Don Spalding led three Eagles basketball teams to conference titles. He was also an outstanding baseball player.

After leaving Central, Spalding was admitted to the St. Louis University School of Medicine where he received his doctorate.

Spalding joined West County Radiological Group in St. Louis, was drafted and then served as Chief of Radiology at the Fort Leonard Wood U.S. Army Hospital. He later became Chief of Radiology at West County Radiological Group at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis until he retired.

Spalding also spent 30 years as an Associate Clinical Professor in the medical school at St. Louis University. He retired in 1997.

Sondra Spalding has indicated she will work with CMU officials on possible additional gifting to support the Center for Allied Health phase of the campaign. CMU must raise $5.75 million for the new building by next summer in order to receive a $750,000 challenge grant from the Tulsa, Okla., Mabee Foundation.

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Dr. Donald Spalding ’56, doctor of radiology, who died in 2012. Sondra Sercu Spalding ’57, his wife and CMU Board of Trustees Emerita, has made his estate gift of great importance available to the Campaign for the Heart of Central.

Emerita Board member Sondra Spalding met with good friends and alumni at Annie Gunn’s Restaurant in Chesterfield, Mo., recently to discuss happy memories and new campaigns.

Photos from left: Dr. Tom ’54 and MaryAnn Burcham; Dr. Joe ’53 and Jane Ash Belew ’56; and Dotty Gouls ’56 and Dr. George ’55 Luther

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The Central Methodist volleyball team is looking to make the HAAC Championship for the first time since 2008 under second-year coach Allison Jones-Olson. The Eagles have won four matches in a row, including their first win at Benedictine since 2007.

Andrea Lopez ranks 26th in the NAIA in digs per game. Darcy Latham is 28th in service aces (46). Jordan Jackson ranks 47th in hitting percentage. Madison Bond is 47th in blocks per game.

The Central Methodist women’s soccer team is assured of its fourth-straight winning season under seventh-year coach Dan Schmidlin.

Central Methodist jumped out to its second-best start in school history, unbeaten through its first nine games.

Nicki Noreen scored five goals and one assist in the season opener to set new single-game school records for goals and points. The five goals tied for the 10th highest in NAIA history. Noreen’s 11 points also set a new Central Methodist single-game record.

In the NAIA, the Eagles rank in the top 20 in shots on goal per game, assists, goals and shots per game.

Noreen and Sam Savio have each been named HAAC Player of the Week, Savio twice.

Football The Central Methodist football team has steadily climbed the HAAC ladder under third-year coach Jody Ford. The Eagles won four of their first six games to start the season, including a win over then nationally ranked MidAmerica Nazarene. It was the Eagles’ first win over the Pioneers since 1991 and ended a streak of 19-straight losses against nationally-ranked foes.

Central Methodist sports a prolific offense, which ranks in the Top 50 of the NAIA in passing, pass efficiency, first downs, and total offense per game, under first-year coordinator Doug Brady.

The Eagles’ defense knows how to get after the quarterback, ranking 25th nationally in sacks per game.

A number of Eagles have earned weekly and national honors. Ryan Tate, Conner White and Jamall Williams have all been named HAAC Player of the Week, while Williams was also named USA College Football NAIA Co-Receiver of the Week.

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Men’s Soccer The Central Methodist men’s soccer team is under new leadership this season with Alex Nichols at the helm.

Nichols has spent more than a decade in Mid-Missouri, most recently at powerhouse Rock Bridge High School.

Scoring has been the dominant theme for the Eagles in 2014, as the team ranks in the top 40 in the NAIA in shots per game, goals, assists, and shots on goal per game.

The defense has also been lights out, as the Eagles rank 27th in shut-outs.

Daniel Arrazola and Tyler Neis have each been named HAAC Offensive Player of the Week this year.

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Men’s Cross Country The Central Methodist men’s cross country team entered 2014 looking to win the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship after finishing second last year.

The Eagles opened this season winning the Eagle Invitational. The Eagles have finished in the top 15 of all six meets this year, including a fifth-place finish in the Gary Stoner Invitational on Oct. 4.

Brett Davis was named HAAC Runner of the Week on Oct. 13.

The Eagles hopes to win their first-ever HAAC Championship hinges on their performance on Nov. 8 at Peru State.

Women’s Cross Country The Central Methodist women’s cross country team entered 2014 looking to win its third Heart of America Athletic Conference championship in four seasons with junior Emily Nealley leading the pack.

The Eagles started the campaign by placing second in the Eagle Invitational. After two top-21 efforts to close out September, Central Methodist placed fourth in the Gary Stoner Invitational on Oct. 4. The Eagles followed up with two top-20 finishes and prepared for the HAAC Championship Nov. 8 at Peru State.

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Ryan Tate, HAAC Defensive POW - Sept. 15 Conner White, HAAC Defensive POW - Oct. 6 Jamall Williams, HAAC Offensive POW - Oct. 13 and USA College Football NAIA Co-Receiver of the Week - Oct. 15

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Six members inducted into Hairston HOF Central Methodist athletics officials announced earlier this fall the school’s 32nd Hairston Hall of Fame class. The Class of 2014 is comprised of six individuals - five student-athletes and one administrator - and covers more than 55 years of Central Methodist’s athletic history.

“The 2014 Hairston Hall of Fame Class is one that reflects arguably the most beloved figures in CMU athletics history, possibly the best secondary in the history of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, and a dominant dual-sport men’s athlete,” Central Methodist Vice President for Institutional Growth and Student Engagement Ken Oliver commented.

Three sports were represented in the class, Accepting membership in the Hairston Hall of Fame were (from left) Vickie Robb for her late husband Mark Robb, Mike Petruso ’05, Keeyon Howard ’13, Rashon which included Brian Byers (football), Rashon Fisher ’02, Brian Byers ’05, and Salum Stutzer ’05 and ’09.

Fisher (men’s basketball/track and field), Keeyon Howard (football), Mike Petruso (football) and Fisher was a three-time All-HAAC selection from 2000Salum Stutzer (football). Former senior associate athletics 02 and won the conference championship in (events and director Mark Robb rounded out the Class of 2014. years). He was named a NAIA All-American three times: Hall of Fame Day was held on Saturday, September 20. in 2000 outdoor season in the high jump, in 2001 outdoor Brian Byers was a three-year starter and four-year letter season in the triple jump and in 2002 indoor season in the winner as a cornerback for the Central Methodist football high jump. team from 2001-04.

Fisher won Central Methodist’s Estes Prize in Athletics He was a unanimous first team All-HAAC selection as in 2001. a junior and senior and in 2004 was named an honorable Fisher earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business mention All-American by the NAIA and NAIAFootball.

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Net. Keeyon Howard was a three-year starter and Byers was named NAIAFootball.Net Special Teams three-year letter winner as a cornerback for the Central Player of the Week as a junior and earned the honor again Methodist football team from 2002-04. during the 2004 season. As a senior, he was named the Howard was a unanimous first team All-HAAC selecNAIA Defensive Player of the Week and twice the HAAC tion as a junior and senior and in 2004 was named a first Defensive Player of the Week. team All-American by NAIAFootball.Net and Don Hansen’s During his time at Central, Byers was part of a defense Football Gazette and a second team NAIA All-American. and special teams that set many Central records. He ranks In 2004 Howard was also named Don Hansen’s Football second in Central Methodist history in single-season interGazette Defensive Back of the Year. ceptions (10 in 2004) and career interceptions (18).

During his time at Central, Howard was part of a Byers earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer defense and special teams that set many Central records.

Informaton Systems from Central Methodist in 2005.

In 2004, he led the country in interceptions per game (1.2) From 1998-2002, Rashon Fisher was a forward for and passes defended per game (2.4). four seasons on the Central Methodist men’s basketball Howard ranks first in Central Methodist history in team and a four-year letter winner as a member of the single-season interceptions (13 in 2004) and career interEagles’ track and field squad. ceptions (23).

On the hardwood, Fisher was a forward for four seaHoward signed a professional contract for one seasons and helped guide the Eagles to two 20-win seasons as son with the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) Montreal a sophomore and junior. As a senior, Fisher won the team’s Alouettes in 2006.

Character and Coaches’ Awards.

Howard earned a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies On the track, Fisher dominated the NAIA landscape, from Central Methodist in 2013. winning the 2001 indoor national title in the triple jump Mike Petruso was a three-year starter and four-year while also setting the school record with a mark of 14.8 letter winner as a strong safety for the Central Methodist meters. In 2000, Fisher set the school’s outdoor season football team from 2001-04. record in the 400 meter dash in 48.69 seconds.

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Petruso was a unanimous first team All-HAAC selection as a junior and senior. In 2003, he was voted a second team All-American by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and an honorable mention NAIAFootball.Net All-American.

In 2004, Petruso was named an honorable mention AllAmerican by the NAIA, NAIAFootball.Net and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette.

In 2002, Petruso was named the NAIAFootball.Net Special Teams Player of the Week and three times the HAAC Special Teams Player of the Week. In 2004, he was voted the HAAC Defensive Player of the Week.

During his time at Central, Petruso was part of a defense and special teams that set many Central records.

In 2004, Petruso led the team with 10.5 tackles for loss and ranked second on the squad with 98 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

Petruso earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Central Methodist in 2005.

Salum Stutzer was a three-year starter and four-year letter winner as a free safety for the Central Methodist football team from 2001-04.

Stutzer was a unanimous first team All-HAAC selection for three seasons (2002-04). As a sophomore, he was named an honorable mention All-American by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. In 2003, Stutzer was voted an honorable mention All-American by the NAIA, NAIAFootball.

Net and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. As a senior, he was named a first team All-American by the NAIA, NAIAFootball.Net and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette as well as the HAAC Defensive Player of the Year.

Stutzer was named the HAAC Defensive Player of the Week in 2002.

During his time at Central, Stutzer was part of a defense and special teams that set many Central records. In 2003, Stutzer set the school’s single-game record for tackles with 23. In 2004, Stutzer ranked 17th in the country in interceptions per game (0.5) and led the defense with 100

tackles. Stutzer ranks first in Central Methodist history in career tackles (407).

Stutzer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Administration from Central Methodist in 2005 and a Master’s degree in Education in 2009.

Mark Robb worked for Central Methodist for 37 years after arriving on campus in 1977.

Robb began his career at Central Methodist working as a resident assistant. Over the course of his career, Robb would work in student development and intramurals before embarking on a career in athletics in 1982. He was named the senior associate athletic director in August 2012 before passing away from surgical complications in December 2013 at the age of 60.

Robb was a member of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association and was well-known by the Eagles’ community as a collector of antique toys.

In March 2014, the Central Methodist Board of Trust unanimously agreed to rename the campus’ multipurpose facility the Philips-Robb Recreation Center, the building that housed Mark’s office for over three decades.

Robb earned a Bachelor’s degree from Missouri State in 1976.

A native of Springfield, Mo., Robb attended Mount Vernon High School. Mark is survived by his wife Vickie and and son Jess, 28, and twin daughters, Lauren and Elizabeth, 24. Jess, Lauren and Elizabeth followed in Mark’s footsteps in Fayette. Jess earned a Bachelor’s degree from Central Methodist in 2010, while Lauren and Elizabeth earned Bachelor degrees in 2012.

25thAnnual Luetjen Tournament will be held July 15, 2015 at Hail Ridge Golf Course in Boonville, Missouri To register contact Sherry Wells at 660-248-6346 or swells@centralmethodist.edu

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Petrone claims NAIA media awards

CMU ranked on WBCA Academic Top 25

CMUEagles.com was named the nation’s Best Outsourced Website when the Publication and Media Contest Awards were handed out at the 2014 NAIA Sports Information Directors of America (NAIA-SIDA) annual convention and business meeting. The event kicked off with the annual Clarence “Ike” Pearson Awards Dinner at Orange Tree Golf Club, while the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort housed the meetings as a part of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Convention.

CMUEagles.com was redesigned by Central Methodist Sports Information Director Nicholas Petrone in August 2013 with help from Sidearm Sports. This marks the first all-time contest award win for Central Methodist.

Petrone also claimed second and third place in the Best Splash Page or Wallpaper contest with two football designs. The 2014 National Signing Day splash page claimed second place. The 2014 Black and White Spring Game splash page featuring linebacker Conner White, produced in conjunction with Meyer Photography, took home third place.

Central Methodist was ranked 20th when the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NAIA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll for the 2013-14 season was announced Wednesday by the WBCA. The Eagles earn a Top 25 nod for the first time since 2010-11.

James Arnold’s squad accumulated a team grade point average of 3.366 last season. Central Methodist is the lone Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) school to receive the honor.

Central Methodist had five players (Chelsea Pannier, Kaitlyn Klapperich, Morgan Vetter, Alison Durst, Nakia Robinson) named Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes in March. The Eagles ranked second in the country with five selections. Arnold’s group has led the HAAC for threestraight years and has been ranked in the top two in the nation during that stretch.

The WBCA Academic Top 25 annually recognizes NCAA Division I, II and III; NAIA; and junior/community college women’s basketball teams across the nation that carry the highest combined grade point average (GPA) inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season. The 2013-14 season is the 19th in which the WBCA has compiled the honor rolls.

Nichols tabbed new head men’s soccer coach Alex Nichols, a fixture in the Mid-Missouri high school soccer scene, is the new head men's soccer coach for the Central Methodist Eagles.

Nichols joined Rock Bridge High School in 2009 and served as an assistant coach and strength coach for three seasons before taking over the program in 2012. During that stretch, the Bruins became one of the premiere boys' soccer programs in Missouri.

This past season, Nichols guided the Bruins to a 21-5-1 record and berth in the state quarterfinals.

Nichols was named the 2012 MHSAA Class 3 Central Region Coach of the Year after leading the Bruins to a 21-8-1 record. In two seasons at the helm, he posted a 4213-2 overall record.

"Alex not only knows how to win, he is a local success story that knows the area as well as the entire state of Missouri," Ken Oliver, vice president for institutional growth and student engagement, says. "We want to secure top notch student-athletes first and foremost in our own backyard, and Alex is very familiar with those individuals. He has built relationships with players, parents, and high school coaches; and family is a vital component to what we promote at CMU. We want to build a dominant program in Fayette on the field and in the classroom and community, and we're very, very confident that Alex is the man to get us there."

Nichols' time in Mid-Missouri has not been limited to the high school level. He spent last season as a goalkeeper coach for the Columbia College men's and women's soccer teams while also coaching defenders for the men's squad.

Nichols earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from Missouri in 2008 and a Master's degree in Administration from William Woods in 2012.

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Brian Spielbauer hired as new athletics director Brian Spielbauer was selected in June as the director for the intercollegiate athletics program at CMU. Spielbauer has worked in athletics administration for more than 12 years and was most recently the director of athletics at Presentation College (S.D.) where he guided the school through the transition from NCAA Division III to the NAIA. As the director of athletics - a new position at Central Methodist in terms of responsibilities but that is a fixture at most peer institutions nationally—Spielbauer is responsible for administrative oversight for the athletic department's day-to-day operations. He took over athletics administration duties from Ken Oliver, who served as both vice president and as athletics director at CMU. Spielbauer serves as the primary advisor to the vice president for institutional growth and student engagement, oversees implementation of the department's strategic plan, provides vision and leadership in the formulation and implementation of departmental policy, and oversees the department's financial, information technology, and human resources operations.

He serves as a member of the department’s senior management team that provides strategic leadership and direction to the Central Methodist’s 15 sports programs.

During his two years as athletics director, Spielbauer helped Presentation make the transition to offering athletic scholarships and to producing numerous All-Conference and Academic All-Conference selections. He helped lead a $4 million athletics capital campaign and helped increase the number of student-athletes by 300 percent.

“I believe that Brian has a clear understanding of what CMU has accomplished and what challenges lie ahead,” says Dr. Jerry Priddy, Central Methodist Professor of Mathematics and one of the members on the athletic director search committee. “I was encouraged to hear of his vision for advancing CMU athletics in the HAAC and the NAIA. He brings a passion and enthusiasm that feeds into the excitement of the progress the University has made recently. It is an exciting time to be an Eagle.”

According to Oliver, Spielbauer’s philosophy of an NAIA athletics department matches up with the vision that the current Central Methodist administration has for the future from top to bottom.

“Brian understands the greatness we’re striving for in Fayette,” Oliver noted. “Winning at the highest level with our varsity athletic programs in all phases–record, academics, and in the community–while building an environment for our reserve teams that is second to no one; plus focusing on the areas of academics, student engagement, and student experience. Brian is one of the brightest and most eager young professionals in the field.

“His ideas to improve our community engagement, the NAIA Champions of Character program, and fundraising align with the vision of our University administration as well. He understands what it takes to have a successful athletic department in all phases in a small private university.”

Before serving as the athletics director at Presentation, Spielbauer worked at William Penn (Iowa) from 200212 as a head women's basketball coach, physical education professor, academic advisor, and assistant men's basketball coach. He is also a certified strength and conditioning coach and chaired the major.

Spielbauer’s collegiate coaching experience also includes Bemidji State (Minn.), an NCAA Division II school, where he served as a graduate assistant men’s basketball coach from 2000-02.

Spielbauer has also served as a member of multiple national and conference committees. He has developed strategic plans for athletic and academic scholarships, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, drug education programs, fundraising, and budgeting.

Spielbauer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from William Penn in 1996. He earned a Master of Science degree in sports management from Bemidji State in 2002.

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Greetings from the CMU Alumni Association Alumni activities galore over the 2014 Homecoming weekend The CMU campus was alive with students, alumni, professors, town folks, and administrators as we celebrated a beautiful weekend on campus. CMU is beginning another banner year.

Much of this is due to our institution’s alumni. They have made many contributions to CMU in talent and resources.

Many projects await those who want to help preserve our mission. The alumni association is moving forward and looking toward honoring our Distinguished Alumni at a Dinner/gala on May 1, 2015. That weekend we will honor six alumni who have contributed much to the lives of others. All alumni are welcome to attend and an invitation will be forthcoming.

The Alumni Association is working in four major areas: mentoring of students, class agents, planning and attending events, and publications.

We presently have a full Board of 22 serving on the Alumni Board. We are always looking for new members. We have a retreat in July and three other meetings on campus during the year. Look for an application on the CMU website if you would like to join us.

Presently we are in the process of launching The Campaign for the Heart of Central. This campaign addresses our academic needs and provides scholarship support for our students. You may contact Dr. Josh Jacobs, vice president for advancement and alumni relations for further details.

CMU alumni can make a difference and do it without taking away anything from the lives of their families and careers. Let’s give back to the University that helped us early in our lives.

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Newsmakers Dorothy Jo (Slaughter) Kennedy ’57 and husband Jack, of Pittsburg, Kan., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 9, 2014.

C. Fred Bergsten ’61 was recently appointed a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

Charles Baker Brown ’62, former member of the CMU Board of Trustees (1982-1990), was inducted into the Dunklin County Hall of Honor for his many civic activities.

Phillip “Joe” Smith ’70 retired from UMB Bank as a Community Bank President on March 28, 2014. He was also recently named an honorary team member of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri.

Carol (Walls) Howell ’73 published a book, Sunset in Kentucky. She is currently writing a sequel and plans to have it published next year.

Dr. Hisako Murakawa ’73 retired from Aoyama Gakuin University last March and now has her own company, Language Research Center, in the middle of Tokyo.

Dr. Harry Snodgrass ’74 joined William Jessup University in Sacramento, Calif. as an Associate Professor of Management.

new Middle School Principal at Salem Middle School in Salem, Mo.

Steven Minning ’75 directed Billy Elliot the Musical at the St. Louis MUNY this summer to a dazzling review.

Dr. David A. Smith ’87 was selected to serve as the Executive Director for the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.

Gregory Chandler Sr. ’76 received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Temple Bible College in Christian Education, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

J. W. Arnold ’90 was recently recognized with the top arts criticism writing award in the state of Florida by the Society of Professional Journalists.

Sue (Shipp) Gerding ’76 opened a new restaurant in New Franklin, Missouri called Dutt’s.

Angy (Gebhardt) Littrell ’90 joined Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Mo., as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

David Goodwin ’79 was the guest conductor for the Cameron Municipal Band for its sixth weekly concert in July 2014.

Edward Costley ’95 was selected as the Missouri Secondary School Principal, Assistant Principal of the year for the Northeast District.

Kelly Head ’81 performed as a guest artist for the 2014 International Clarinet Association’s Clarinetfest at Boonville’s Thespian Hall on July 18, 2014.

Bonita Hoehne ’84 performed her water skiing act during the St. Louis Fourth of July Activities.

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Bob and Vicki (Reynolds) Harvey ‘65 celebrated their 50th anniversary on August 9. They live in Virginia Beach, Va., and both sing with the Virginia Beach Chorale. Bob is retired from the U.S. Army and Vicki is retired from the Department of Museums for the City of Virginia Beach. Vicki is currently teaching pre-K.

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Alumni news Christa Wilmsmeyer ’96 is a second grade teacher for New Franklin R-I Schools in New Franklin, Mo. Pam Evans-Smith ’98 received the Classroom Teaching Faculty Award from the May 2014 graduating class at the University of MissouriColumbia Sinclair School of Nursing. She also received the Betty Crim Faculty Enhancement Award at the 24th Annual MU Sinclair School of Nursing Banquet in April 2014.

Josh Richards ’98 was named the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Austin Peay University Governor’s football team.

Loretta (Kehoe) Roney ’00 joined Community Financial Credit Union in Springfield, Mo., as the President and CEO. She was previously the President and CEO of Highway Alliance Credit Union in Jefferson City.

Amanda Ashley ’00 is the Managing Attorney at the Ashley Law LLC office in Milwaukee, Wis. Brian Pettegrew ’02 presented a series of programs on weather at various branches of the Barry Lawrence Regional Library July 11-12.

Courtney (Schwartze) Jeremy ’03 has taken over the family Shelter Insurance Agency business in Vienna, Mo. She is the third generation agent in her family since 1948.

Beverly Fuemmeler ’04 is teaching middle school special education at Fayette R-III in Fayette, Mo. Shaun Fanger ’05 is the Athletic Director for the St. Clair R-XIII school district in St. Clair, Mo. Kyle Langhoff ’05 published an article titled “Fixed Front: Defending Trips to the Field and in the Boundary with a Stable Pre-Snap Look” in the July 2014 issue of American Football Monthly.

Crystal Neufeld ’06 is a Contracts Specialist for Bowhead/ NIAS in Las Vegas, Nev. Tori Martin ’06 was named Employee of the Month for the month of May at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo. Patrick Stroupe ’07 finished second in the USA Outdoors 20K race walk held at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships on June 29, 2014, in Sacramento, Calif.

Jamey Diffee ’07 was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lt. with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He received the Tiger Tatics Award, which is given to the Officer Candidate who scored the highest on the Military Tactics exams and received the highest points on the peer leadership evaluations.

Crystal (Keune) Diffee ’07 is the Speech Language Pathologist for the Lincoln County R-III School District.

Hillary (Jones) Claunch ’10 received the Clinical Teaching Faculty Award from the May 2014 graduating class at the University of Missouri-Columbia Sinclair School of Nursing.

Kristie Renfrow ’10 is a first-grade teacher for New Franklin R-I Schools in New Franklin, Mo. Ryan Salmon ’10 was promoted to Senior Associate with BKD CPAs and Advisors in Springfield, Mo. Sam McMahon ’10 joined the Missouri Southern State University Men’s Basketball program in Joplin, Mo. His duties include recruiting, scouting, practice, and game-day coaching assignments, as well as assisting dayto-day operations for the program.

Travis Brobst ’11 joined Moberly Area Community College in Columbia, Mo., as an adjunct professor for personal finance.

Andrew Eggert ’10 is the Head Softball Coach for the St. Francis Borgia softball team in Washington, Mo.

Steven Toral ‘12 and Julie (Ramiso) Massanna ‘14 both became US citizens on July 30, 2014, at the Kansas City Courthouse.

Toral is a Laboratory Technician II at Boyce and Bynum in Columbia, Mo. Massanna is a Student Success Specialist at Park University. She married Ricky Massanna ‘13 on October 11. Their daughter, Mia Anne, was born October 28.

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Lacey Eaton ’11 is the elementary music teacher for New Franklin R-I Schools in New Franklin, Mo. Amy Prater ’11 joined Cradle to Crayons in Mexico, Mo. as a Preschool Teacher.

Jacob Heppner ’12 placed in the top 18 in the Crossfit Games which aired on ESPN earlier this year.

Luke O’Laughlin ’12 is the Head Coach of the South Shelby Cardinals Baseball team. Other

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Former CMU Professor of Sociology Mike Hirsch and his wife, Carol Moczygemba, visited with Lindy Hern ‘03 (right), on a recent trip to the island of Hawaii. Hern, a former student of Professor Hirsch, is assistant professor of sociology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She is currently conducting research on the movement for single payer health care reform in the U.S. coaching duties include Head Middle School Softball coach, Middle School boys Basketball and Assistant Middle School girls Basketball coach.

Knial Piper Jr. ’12 participated in the Associated Students of the University of Missouri internship program at the State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Brandon Draisey ’13 is working for the State of Missouri as a Children’s Service Worker in Lexington Mo. Ryan Restemayer ’13 is a personal fitness trainer at Firley YMCA in Jefferson City, Mo. He is currently training in skeleton and hopes to compete in the sport.

Kendra Twenter ’14 joined the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church as a Global Mission Fellow. She will be serving as a Missionary in Moscow, Russia.

Marriages & Engagements Laura Castaneda ’95 and Paul Ellsworth were married June 14, 2014.

Erica Harris ’99 and Ryan Doxley were married July 5, 2014.

Denver Ellis ’02 and Makenzie Mann are engaged to be married.

Kayleigh Abernathy ’08 and Brian Schaefer were married May 31, 2014.

Michael Eads ’11 and Amy Thompson were married July 19, 2014.

Carrie Shepard ’11 and Billy Young were married Sept. 8, 2012.

Stephanie Liermann ’12 and Derrick Couch are engaged to be married.

Alexsis Griffith ’13 and Tylere Dowell were married Sept. 13, 2014.

Births Jeffrey Dinan ’95 and wife Christy announce the birth of daughter Kendall Blakely on April 17, 2014.

John Wolfe ’95 and wife Tammy announce the birth of son Hudson John on April 6, 2014.

Jeromy Hodge ’98 and wife Amy (Sneed) ’00 announce the birth of daughter Celia Jane on

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Emily (Earnshaw) Hagan ’00 and husband Erik announce the birth of son Zachariah on Oct. 2, 2014.

Claire Conradi Ross ’41 of Town and Country, Mo., died July 6, 2014.

Jessica (Schaefer) Nations ’00 and husband Travis announce the birth of sons Beckett Davis and Zander Augustus on July 7, 2014.

Cydnee (Cavole) Gilmore ’01 and husband Dustin announce the birth of son Emerson on Sept. 8, 2014.

Johnathan Royston ’02 and wife Kelly announce the birth of son Caleb Steven on Oct. 2, 2014.

Simone’ (Twenter) Perrigo ’03 and husband Matt announce the birth of daughter Brooklynn Renee’ on Sept. 28, 2014.

Julie (Borts) King ’04 and husband Zackary announce the birth of daughter Kinley Renee born Oct. 14, 2014.

Charlie Wilson ’05 and wife Kim (Bell) ’11 announce the birth of daughter McKinley Marie born July 14, 2014.

Nate Breland ’07 and wife Brenda announce the birth of daughter Hadley Gray on Sept. 3, 2014.

Alicia (Nanneman) Littleton ’09 and husband Ryan announce the birth of son Ethan Bryce on May 12, 2014.

Caryn (McDonald) Yeager ’10 and husband Eric announce the birth of son Evan Thomas on July 30, 2014.

Lance Cramer ’11 and wife Donna (Beasley) ’11 announce the birth of daughter Arya Nicole on May 14, 2014.

Samantha (Farris) Miller ’12 and husband Kyle announce the birth of son Delcan on April 23, 2014.

Deaths

Robert J. Heying ’42 of Valley View, Texas, died Oct. 7, 2013.

Florence E. Cole Schoonover ’42 of Clarence, Mo., died Feb. 10, 2014.

Virginia Hicklin Thieman ’42 of Concordia, Mo., died May 2, 2014.

Anna Barrett Church ’43 of Kansas City, Mo., died July 3, 2014.

Hillard Selck ’43 of Boonville, Mo., died June 21, 2014.

Frances W. Thompson Beaty ’45 of Wichita, Kan., died Nov. 18, 2013.

Edward Walter Springer Jr. ’45 of Chicago, Ill., died Aug. 20, 2013.

Robert Russell Cosgrove ’48 of Sullivan, Mo., died Dec. 13, 2013.

Lillian Gene Whanger Houck ’48 of Excelsior Springs, Mo., died Sept. 25, 2014.

Albert R. Hamra ’49 of Chesterfield, Mo., died July 6, 2014.

Margaret Jo Kahrs Kearny ’49 of Overland Park, Kan., died July 12, 2014.

Walter C. Shoupe ’49 of Chesterfield, Mo., died June 24, 2014.

1950 Robert C. Carroll ’50 of Jefferson City, Mo., died June 4, 2014.

Paul H. Adkins Jr. ’51 of Bedford, Texas, died Sept. 4, 2014.

Robert B. Campbell Jr. ’52 of Odessa, Mo, died July 6, 2014.

James S. Kabler ’52 of Columbia, Mo., died May 28, 2014.

1930 Rose (Williams) Shiflett ’34 of Columbia, Mo., died Sept. 5, 2014.

Mary Katherine (Pieper) Long ’35 of Columbia, Mo., died May 5, 2014.

Mary K. (Courtney) Wyatt ’35 of Claremont, Calif., died March 20, 2014.

Leslie Herman McQuary ’38 of Tucson, Ariz., died Jan. 29, 2014.

Virginia L. Kinsey Rogers ’39 of Saint Joseph, Mo., died Nov. 9, 2013.

Sue Becker Stouffer ’39 of Sedalia, Mo., died May 25, 2013.

John Lachlan Wright ’52 of Overland Park, Kan., died May 30, 2014.

Warren J. Anson ’54 of Kansas City, Mo., died Oct. 8, 2013.

Gretchen Moissner Christian ’54 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died July 8, 2013.

Harold L. Dodds ’54 of Kansas City, Mo., died Oct. 2, 2014.

Willora L. Perryman Lange ’54 of Kelseyville, Calif., died July 9, 2014.

Gustav A. Lindauer ’55 of Chesterfield, Mo., died July 7, 2014.

James Edwin Sachse ’55 of San Antonio, Texas, died Nov. 11, 2013.

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Glenn Collier ‘50 of Fayette, Mo., died September 7, 2014. His wife, Betty Collier died September 9, 2014. They were both very good friends of Central, coming often to the alumni events.

Mo., died Oct. 7, 2014.

Chris J. LaRue ’57 of Peoria, Ill., died April 5, 2014.

Earl Leo Grebe ’58 of Hot Springs, Ark., died July 10, 2014.

John H. Isbell ’59 of Lake Saint Louis, Mo., died Dec. 18, 2013.

W. Dean Whitworth ’59 of O’Fallon, Mo., died Oct. 29, 2014.

1960 Thomas J. Coy ’61 of Nashville, Ill., died July 10, 2014.

Frank Douglas Johnson ’62 of Jefferson City, Mo., died Aug. 25, 2014.

Richard N. Rogers ’63 of Hazleton, Iowa, died Aug. 30, 2014.

Joe D. Luna ’64 of Lake Saint Louis, Mo., died May 8, 2014.

Martha L. Enyart Allen ’66 of Kansas City, Mo., died Oct. 21, 2014.

Helen Ann Hayes ’67 of Union, Mo., died Jan. 6, 2013.

Raymond Louis Hildebrand ’67 of Columbia, Mo., died May 22, 2014.

Linda K. Everhart Hodgkins ’69 of Fulton, Mo., died July 27, 2014.

Larry Wayne Snodgrass ’69 of Carl Junction, Mo., died May 15, 2013.

1970 Kathleen M. Shrum Husk ’70 of Shell Knob, Mo., died Aug. 2, 2014.

Ronald D. Stone ’73 of Licking, Mo., died July 13, 2013.

1980 Eva Meissner Schneider ’80 of Saint Peters, Mo., died Aug. 18, 2013.

2000 ReGina Marie Chapman Churchwell ’03 of Centerview, Mo., died Aug. 10, 2014.

Ramona Gwen Wieberg ’03 of Columbia, Mo., died Aug. 20, 2014.

David Allen Mills ’06 of Farmington, Mo., died Oct. 15, 2013.

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Alexander joins Central Methodist Board

Barbara H. Davis of Glasgow, Mo., died Oct. 26, 2014.

Though new to the Central Methodist University Board of Trustees, Shelby Alexander is no stranger to the college.

Alexander, who recently began a four-year term on the CMU governing board, is a 1997 alumna of CMU. She and husband Rick (CMU Class of 2003) live in Fayette – his hometown – along with their two children.

So while she’s not a Fayette native, she knows the college and community through and through.

“CMU holds a very special place in my heart and I am deeply honored to join the Board of Trustees,” Alexander says. “I am excited about the new direction CMU is headed under the direction of President Roger Drake and look forward to my role in helping shape the future of my alma mater.”

From his point of view, Drake knows that having someone of her experience, talent, and institutional knowledge is invaluable.

“Central is blessed to have outstanding alumni who remain connected to this special place,” Drake says. “Shelby Alexander is a wonderful addition to the CMU Board of Trustees.

“Her background in finance prepares her to play a major role in the committee work of the Board,” Drake continues. “Shelby is a great example of the way that Central prepares students to make a difference in the world.”

The former Shelby Michael came to Central after graduating from Charleston (Mo.) High School. She majored in mathematics with an education minor. Alexander is a financial associate with The Reardon Group at the firm Stifel, Nicolaus Inc. in Columbia. She previously held investment-related positions at Bank of America and at A. G. Edwards.

Alexander met her husband on a Central Methodistsponsored trip to Greece in 1995. She was active in the Store Hours: 8-5 Sigma Pi Alpha sorority and a majorMonday through Friday ette in the marching band while at CMU. Wide variety of Alexander is active emblematic apparel for in the Paul H. Linn the entire family Memorial United Methodist Church in Fayette and a member of the Chapter AU PEO Sisterhood.

The CMU Board of Trustees includes Check out our 34 alumni and online store at friends from across cmueaglestore.com the country who set policy and provide direction and counsel for the University.

John R. Dover of Morristown, N.J., died Nov. 26, 2013.

Maxine Friemonth of Glasgow, Mo., died May 6, 2014.

Dale Graham of Fayette, Mo., died October 29, 2014. Graham was not only half of the favorite hang-out Alsop and Graham, but a great photographer, known for his black and whites, and a true gentleman.

Raymond Lee Johnmeyer of Fayette, Mo., died May 5, 2014.

William D. Lay of Fayette, Mo., died July 4, 2014. He was a historian of the first order and a lawyer who was persistent and determined. He had a great sense of humor for those who knew him well.

Larry J. Peery of Fayette, Mo., died Oct. 10, 2014. (See article on page 10.)

J. Bailey Rutledge, former CMU Trustee, of Memphis, Tenn., died June 30, 2014.

Karol R. Welcelean, professor emerita, of Fayette, Mo., died April 30, 2014. He taught stringed instruments and music theory at Central from 1952-1988.

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Miles Plzak, Dr. Marianne Inman’s father, passed away on October 14, 2014. Miles lived in Fayette from 2002 to 2013 and was loved by everyone who had the opportunity to meet him.

Per Dr. Inman’s request, memorial gifts may be directed to Central Methodist University or to Union Chapel in Georgetown, Texas.

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New leadership of CMU Board of Trustees Three trustees retire, terms expire for two others The governing board for Central Methodist University has new leadership, with a new set of officers beginning their service and five members departing.

Dr. Robert T. “Tad” Perry is the new Chair of the

Central Methodist Board of Trustees elected new leaders recently. Serving (left to right) will be Bruce Addison ’66 as secretary, Dr. Tad Perry ’65 as chair, and Dr. Nancy Walker Peacock ’82 as vice chair.

Board of Trustees. Dr. Nancy Walker Peacock is the new Vice Chair, while Bruce Addison was elected Secretary.

Board officers serve three year terms.

Meanwhile, veteran Board members Fred Alexander, Glenn C. Cox Jr., and Sondra Sercu Spalding retired after years of distinguished service. Term limits dictated that Board members Jeffrey Hogenmiller and Dr. Keith Young also leave the Board, but CMU officials and fellow Trustees hope both might return to the board in the future.

“Fred Alexander, Glenn Cox and Sondra Spalding have each provided great leadership to Central Methodist University,” CMU President Roger Drake says. “A new president could not possibly have asked for a better Board Chair than Glenn Cox. His experience at the highest levels of corporate leadership prepared him to take Central to new heights during his term as Chair.”

The changes leave CMU with a 34-member Board of Trustees. It includes alumni and friends of CMU who live coast-to-coast, who meet quarterly to set policy and help guide the University.

New Board Chair Tad Perry is a 1965 Central graduate from Ft. Pierre, S.D., and had been serving as the Board’s vice chair. He is a retired executive director of the South

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Nancy Peacock had been Board secretary before moving to the vice chair position. A 1982 Central alumna , she is an oncologist living in Nashville, Tenn. Bruce Addison, Central Class of 1966 and the new Board secretary, is President of Addison Biological Laboratory in Fayette.

“We are extremely excited about the possibilities that lie ahead with our new Board leadership,” Drake notes.

“Central is blessed to have Tad Perry and Nancy Walker Peacock willing and able to step up to Chair and Vice Chair, respectively. Their experience and their deep love for Central will ensure that the momentum gain under Chairman Cox will continue far into the future.”

Departing the CMU Board of Trustees were Fred Alexander, a 1958 Central alumnus, farmer and developer from Fayette; Glenn A. Cox Jr. of Bartlesville, Okla., a 1951 alumnus and former Board chair, who is retired as president and chief operating officer of Phillips Petroleum; Jeffrey Hogenmiller from Libertyville, Ill., retired vice president of Human Resources for Abbott Laboratories and a 1970 alumnus; Sondra Sercu Spalding, a civic leader and retired educator from Creve Coeur, Mo., and 1957 alumna; and Dr. Keith W. Young, a 1986 Central graduate and psychiatrist from Santa Monica, Calif.

Make a gift today to the Central Annual Scholarship Fund and see how every bit helps Central students continue to succeed.

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Greetings From the Board of Trustees Time really does fly when you’re having fun. That’s how I describe my 17 years of service on the CMU board of trustees.

I arrived on the Central College campus in the fall of 1947, mainly by default. I had no plans to attend college until our Methodist minister learned that. Through his efforts, Central came into the picture. My first view of Fayette and Central was as an enrolled student. My home for the next two years would be McMurry Hall.

During the mid-’80s I was invited back to address Central’s business students about two unsuccessful takeover attempts on Phillips Petroleum.

President Howell asked me to serve on the Board of Curators, which I did for 18 months.

After retiring from the petroleum business, I was invited to rejoin the Central Board and was pleased to learn of the strategic plans and thinking of our new president, Dr. Marianne Inman. She brought new energy and dynamic leadership to Central. Central was able to issue bonds to pay for renovation of long suffering dormitories, thus beginning the revolution that transformed this campus.

I believe every member of the Board of Trustees can say it has not only been an exciting period but also a time of satisfaction and pleasure, yes, even fun, to be a part of the transformation. The loyal alumni of this University, plus strong support from several foundations, have helped to bring forth an institution that has just enrolled its largest entering class, with higher academic scores than we have seen in recent years. Total enrollment is at a record high. Degrees are being earned at over a dozen different locations in Missouri, and Central is moving forward to make similar arrangements in two neighboring states.

We also continue to experience increasing enrollment in online courses. And of importance in today’s difficult economy, the University has operated for a number of years with a balanced budget, a rarity among similar-sized universities. President Inman’s years and their impact on the University cannot be over-stated.

Without a change of pace, President Inman initiated a plan to modernize and enlarge our facilities to accommodate the demand for graduates from the sciences and healthcare fields. But she also gave notice in mid-2012 of her retirement effective July 1, 2013.

Our search for a new president got underway at the 2012 summer board meeting with the approval of a search consultant and was successfully completed at the 2013 winter board meeting with the election of Dr. Roger Drake as the twenty-sixth President of Central Methodist University.

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istrators, and a student representative.

It was the first presidential search for everyone except our next Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Tad Perry.

His experiences as former Chancellor of the Board for Higher Education in South Dakota were most helpful on numerous occasions.

The president of any university has a challenging job. To also take on the task near the beginning of a $20 million capital campaign necessitates accepting a daunting challenge while also becoming acquainted with alumni and friends of the University, knowing their support is absolutely necessary for success. President Drake is off to a good start with the announcement of the largest gift ever to the University of $3.6 million from Jay and Kelly Jacobs. Jay made the request with their gift that the new Center for Allied Health be named in honor of Jim and Helen Thogmorton in recognition of their long and devoted service to Central. Their son-in-law, Bob Shaner ’70, was serving as chairman of the Trustees at the time of his unexpected death. Louann Thogmorton Shaner ’70 is now a member of the Board of Trustees, and the Thogmorton’s other daughter, Cathy ’71, is editor of the Talon--a great example of total family involvement and service to Central. It is now up to all of us to commit our support to the “Campaign for the Heart of Central.”

Central has a different look from 1947, but it still maintains the core values that make it an excellent educational choice for current and future students. Our mission statement makes it clear what Central is about-”Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.”

My service as a Trustee concluded in October but not my service to the University. I urge all alumni to reconnect with Central in ways that will express appreciation for the role this institution has played in enriching our lives. Our predecessors made contributions to Central that supplemented our passage through these halls. May we pick up the challenge to help future students in the same way we were helped. Today, without hesitation, we can invite prospective students to consider Central Methodist University. They will find no better place to commence the next chapter of their journey through life.

It was a privilege and honor to chair the Central Methodist University Board of Trustees, and I extend my best wishes for the future to the new board officers and all trustees.

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Glenn Cox, Chair CMU Board of Trustees

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Central Methodist University Board of Trustees Addison, J. Bruce ’66 Fayette, Mo. President, Addison Biological Laboratory

Furstenau, Nina Fayette, Mo. Author, Teacher, Publisher (ret.)

Alexander, Shelby ’97 Fayette, Mo. The Reardon Group - Stifel, Nicolaus Inc.

Gary, Dr. Keith A. ’82 Kansas City, Mo. Dir. of Program Dev., Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute

Allemann, Dr. Don V. ’60 Greensboro, N.C. Dir. of Bio Research (ret.), Ciba-Geigy Agricultural Division

Hahne, Robert L. ’60 Falls Church, Va. Mg. Partner (ret), Deloitte, LLP

Meyer, W. Kirk ’83 Rio Rancho, N.M. Chief Financial Officer Don Chalmers Automotive Group Peacock, Dr. Nancy Walker ’82 Nashville, Tenn.

Oncologist Perry, Dr. Robert T. “Tad” ’65 Ft. Pierre, S.D. Ex. Dir. (ret.), S.D. Higher Ed. Board of Regents

Anderson, Robert F. Plano, Texas CEO Cardiovascular Provider Resources

Atkins, David P. Columbia, Mo. Exec. Director, Missouri United Methodist Foundation

Henderson, Terry L. ’83 Troy, Mo. Gen. Mgr., Administration, Bodine Aluminum Hutchison, Dick E. ’83 Sedalia, Mo. President, LaMonte Community Bank

Rethwisch, Judy ’65 Fenton, Mo. Affton Senior High School, Teacher

Bailey, Richard D. ’84 St. Louis, Mo. President, Armadillo Safety Group

Jackman, Timothy ’81 Fayette, Mo. VP Claims Admin., Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance

Revelle, Rev. Elmer Assistant to the Bishop Columbia, Mo.

Bandy, David ’66 Leawood, Kan. Partner, Lollipop Solutions

Jacobs, Janet Linn ’77 Fayette, Mo. Board Chair, Commercial Trust Co.

Bryan, Rev. James J. Columbia, Mo. Senior Pastor, Missouri UMC (ret.)

Courtney, Robert E. St. Louis, Mo. Pres. (ret.), Business Supply Centers Inc. Dailey, Richard M. ’70 Lewes, Del. Owner/President, Mirimar Consulting Denneny, Dr. James C. III Columbia, Mo. Physician, University of Missouri Drake, Dr. Roger D. Fayette, Mo. President, Central Methodist University Drakesmith, John ’58 Longwood, Fla. Heintzelman’s Truck Center Inc. (ret.)

Ellis, Nancy St. Louis, Mo. Consulting Systems Engineer (ret), IBM

James, Ivan C. III Manchester, Mo. Founder, United Techology and Systems Inc. Kerr, Rev. Dr. David W. ’67 St. Louis, Mo. Senior Pastor (ret.), Salem-in-Ladue UMC

Puyear, Donna T. Chesterfield, Mo. Speech/Hearing Therapist (ret.)

Schnase, Rev. Robert C. Columbia, Mo. Bishop, Missouri Conference UMC Shaner, Louann Thogmorton ’70 Hilton Head, S. C. Science Educator, Civic Leader Waggoner, J. B. ’91 Fayette, Mo. Managing Partner, Inovatia Laboratories, LLC

King, Paul ’68 Springfield, Mo. Attorney, The Law Offices of Paul W. King LLC

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Kirby, R. G. Fayette, Mo. Dir. of Plant Operations (ret.), CMU

Bergsten, Virginia Wood ’59 Annandale, Va.

Lutz, Brock St. Louis, Mo. VP (ret.), Ralston Purina Inc.

Alexander, Fred ’58 Fayette, Mo.

Cox, Glenn A. ’51 Bartlesville, Okla.

Spalding, Sondra ’57 Creve Coeur, Mo.

Marchbank, James D. St. Louis, Mo. MBA Instructor, Fontbonne University

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Honor Roll This Honor Roll recognizes and honors all who contributed to CMU between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. We have made every effort to be accurate; however, in case of error or omission, please contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, MO 65248; 660-248-6232; advance@centralmethodist.edu.

Partners

The Partners Giving Society includes persons and organizations whose gifts totaling $25,000 or more during the last fiscal year have substantially bolstered the work of the University. We are profoundly grateful for the productive partnerships represented here: David W. and Nancy Bandy Earl F. and Sunny Bates Ruth A. Benner † C. Fred and Virginia Wood Bergsten Commercial Trust Company Council of Independent Colleges Glenn A. Jr. and Veronica M. Cox John W. and Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Gladden and Peggy Elliott Estate Robert L. Hahne Jay and Kelly Jacobs Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Margaret R. Lee Estate Missouri Colleges Fund Inc. Robert T. and Carolyn Summers Perry Robert L. Siler Estate Sondra Sercu Spalding John M. and Barbara Palmer Wasson Daniel H. and Jane T. Wolfe Estate

Tower Society

Celebrating the distinctive towers that help define the Central Methodist University campus – Cross Memorial, T. Berry Smith and Brannock - this giving society gratefully acknowledges gifts of $10,000 - $24,999 during the last fiscal year: Cora E. Adkins Estate Don V. Allemann Robert F. Anderson Anonymous Brisley Scholarship Loan Fund Robert E. and Becky Courtney

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Richard L. and Irene Virginia Dalton Fresh Ideas Management LLC Jack & Jennie Golding Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller Corrine Catherine Huston Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs Jordan Charitable Foundation Missouri United Methodist Foundation Elizabeth Durley Meals † Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Timothy Turner and Leslie Anne Devaney Perry Mary S. Petty Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe David P. and Arlene M. Schinke N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner The Williams Companies R. Doug and Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright Thomas L. Yancey

Order of Eagles

These far-sighted alumni, friends, and organizations supported Central Methodist University with contributions of $5,000 - $9,999 during the last fiscal year:

Abbott Laboratories Fund Addison Biological Laboratory J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Randall D. and Cathy Barron Darlene Beaman Dimmit Lee Brown Trust ConocoPhillips Deloitte Foundation Jacquelline Elizabeth Denneny James C. Denneny III Roger D. and Judy Drake First Christian Church-Boonville Edith I. Anderson Garst Robert M. Garst † Gerald A. Hahne Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson John D. Hutcherson Florence L. Innes Jack L. and Lenora Stone Jost

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Bedford F. Jr. and Kathryn Detring Knipschild Robert J. LaMore Chuck and Lois Lahmeyer Kathryn Strozier Lahmeyer Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz Dana Chenoweth Greb Lyne Missouri Arts Council Missouri Conference UMC Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Valerie J. Penn Kyle Eugene and Kellie Piesbergen Platz Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear Gail Soja

Howard-Payne Society

We extend deep thanks to these contributors of $2,500 - $4,999 during the last fiscal year: Anonymous Judith Ann Apel Donald Lee and Mary Della Lenger Armitage Howard J. and Celia Roberts Barnhard Barbara A. Bartee Rodney Burlingame CMU Football Camp John Lewis Cannon Coil Construction Inc. Mark R. and Sadowna Conarroe Bruce T. Cox The Featherston Foundation Inc Sally A. Firestone Keith A. Gary Martha Rogers Holman IBM International Foundation Anne Raine Joyce James M. and Kay Kimbell Paul W. King James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank Kirk Meyer and Kristy Ott-Meyer Nevada United Methodist Women PepsiCo Foundation Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Mick A. and Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding James Steffan Eric Martin Trelz Maurice H. Wilson

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The following made gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 to CMU during the last fiscal year. Such support is truly needed and appreciated: Carol Ann Albenesius R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander Ralph H. Anderson Mark Q. Barton Jerry D. and Joanne Berneche William E. Brame David W. and Carol Platt Butler Lauretta R. Byrd Paul L. and Eleanor Rudd Calvert Eula Dessieux Clark Herman A. Crisler Beau and Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson Richard M. Dailey Christopher J. Dalton Larry T. and Nancy Woodward Drebes Paul A. and Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Robert H. and Mary Gaines Easterday Nancy Lou Ellis Charles R. Jr. and Peggy Ann Tyrer Fisher Jay L. Frost John D. Gardner Gatoer Enterprises Inc. Helen C. Gift Janet Jacobs Gooding William G. and Millicent B. Guerri Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Thomas S. Hahs Thomas B. Hall Robert A. and Cindy Harlan Fred R. and Patricia Phillips Hilgeman Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge John H. Jr. and Nancy Balzer Holt Ted House Gail D. and Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison Timothy Jackman William H. Jacobs John G. and Martha G. Jewett Ronald A. and Nancy Johnson Carol A. Joyce David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr Robert A. Kountz William B. Kountz Jr. Larry G. Lady William D. Langworthy Julia M. Lay William D. Layâ€

Carl O. and Catherine Hampton Lester Chris and Brenda Lilly Mark A. and Pam Long William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh W. Darrell and Shirley Swisher Meyer Paul K. and Gail Nelson Meyers Missouri Employers Mutual Modern Litho Ginny Monroe Thomas and Lisa Mosley Judith Estes Mounter Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Albert F. III and Etta Mae Mutti Frederick C. Nix Karen A. Nordquist Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Malcolm B. and Mary Oliver Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Alfred F. and Mary Pannier Richard L. and Karen Parker Peggy Payeur John D. Perkins Sam Lee Powell Joseph P. III and Karen L. McAllister Rice

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James B. Rose Martin D. Rudloff Margaret Peters Sandring Michael A. Scardina Roberta A. Woodington Schlanker Robert Schnase Gordon G. Shields J. Carolyn Small Gary Allan Jr. and Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Stamina Products Inc. Louise Joyce Starr Eva L. Hensley Steger Target Corporation Fred H. Thornton Bennie N. and Robin Bage Till John Cortes Tincher Union Pacific J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Herbert W. Watchinski Shirley Wegener Westlake Robert Gail and Margie M. Woods Donald W. and Barbara Madden Wright Keith W. Young and Terrence J. Coan

Mabee Foundation Challenge Grant

Help us raise $2.5 million by June 30, 2015 Gifts can be made via check or online at cmalumni.centralmethodist.edu/givenow Want to make a pledge?

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Honor Roll Central Associates $500 - $999

Eva M. Allen Kenneth C. and Ardith Haley Anderson Anonymous Charles T. Ashby Richard D. and Gina Kay Winn Bailey Ola Lee Barnett Estate Nick and Mary Bartholomew David P. Jr. and Martha E. Wilke Bates F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner Bernie UMC Sally Murray Bocklage Cynthia A. Bridges Allen M. and Jerri Brown Lee B. and Kristina M. Brumitt Richard S. and Barbara Burcham Brumitt Scott and Tere Brun Gregory Chandler Larry and Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Charlotte A. Coates William Edward and Marion Sherman Cooley Donald C. Crabill Val and Saundra Crader Allen S. and Shirley Crites Celia Utlaut Drake David A. and Teresa Beasley Drissell M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Thomas Ellsworth Janet R. Evans First UMC Lebanon John A. and Joy Dodson Flanders Carol A. Calvert Fricke Terry and Nina Furstenau Kenneth and Martha Amick Gebhardt Don A. and Jean

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Borgelt Gruenewald Gary J. Gutjahr Leon Hackley Doug and Sally E. Hackman Walter and Alpha J. Sutterfield Hahn Brian and Heather D. Warren Hall Halliburton Foundation Inc. Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison L. Kyle and Marie Frazee Hern Elaine M. Hilgeman Jeromy John and Amy Elizabeth Sneed Hodge Houston UMC Stewart and Pam Hess Huttsell Alice Jo Harper Jackson Joshua E. Jacobs Ivan C. III and Grace Donaldson James J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Janet B. Kelty Kay E. Knipschild Louis and Kathryn E. Assel Koenig Jeanne Pegues Lawing David T. and Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Chris and Brenda Lilly Timothy R. and Gay Magyar Litteken William J. and Patricia Sue O’Dell Lundquist Kenneth R. Lutgen Jr. David J. and Mary Alice Malmo Eugene F. W. Martin Martha Burton Mayfield Judith Kapp McGuire Monnie Sue Wilcoxson Murtha Phillip L. Neimeyer Katherine Mary Adams Otten

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PWArchitects Inc. Jamie and Sarah Ahnstedt Page Palen Music Center Donald L. and Dorothy M. Carmichael Panhorst Janice Egner Peerson David C. Powell Everett D. and Jane Ann Latham Powell Procter & Gamble David L. and Sylvia Remington Braxton P. and Judith Engel Rethwisch Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. Marilyn Gaddis Rose John J. Schade Ann Sherman Schubert Scripps Networks Interactive Gerald W. and Barbara K. Bauer Shannon Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Gary K. and Rebecca J. Combs Shoemaker Keith E. Shostrom St. Andrew’s UMC De Soto Arthur Q. and Ruth L. Svoboda Joseph Vincent Swisher Richard D. and Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Rhys N. and Sharon G. Thomas C. Craig and Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry Elnora E. Tucker Verizon Foundation Tori Bartholomew Waggoner Carolyn Whitener Walker Daniel J. and Julia Parsons Widhalm Matthew Maurice Wilson

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$250 - $499 Keith A. Abernathy Accurate Heating and Cooling Barbara L. Anderson Russell E. Arnett David P. and Emilie G. Atkins John Robert Baker Bert A. Barnes Elbridge W. Bartley Joe E. and Jane Ash Belew Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Bob McCosh Chevrolet Buick GMC Boone County National Bank Barbara A. Steele Bregant Nathan Frank and Brenda Ann Breland Elizabeth B. Brown Tom and Mari Brown James J. and Caryl R. Bryan Charles E. and Pam Buck Jack and Mary June Birbeck Bush Joanne M. Bynum Todd Michael and Cynthia M. Pruden Byous Cameron UMC Springfield Campbell UMC Charles J. and Ge Juan B. Cardwell George Melvin and Elaine E. Bauer Carlstrom Patricia A. Champion Charleston UMC John M. Jr. and Jacqueline Allred Cheary William M. Clark Colgate-Palmolive Company Betty Collier † Glenn Collier† Richard and Ruth Ann Conrow Donald D. Corbin

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Carol J. Covey Dennis Charles Cox Bill J. and Betty Ann George Crigler Martha Jean Ott Cutler Todd W. Dalzell George Allen and Raelene Casatta Derrieux Susan Markland Donnelly Sara Ann Walkup Drummond Gerald Lee Early Pamela R. Edmonds Employees MO PLC Project Steve and Sandra Erisman William and Phyllis Faulks David M. Firestone Robert T. Firestone First UMC Jefferson City First UMC Presbyterian First UMC Monett Robert L. Fisher Thomas Braun Fitzsimmons Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Peggy A. Forbes Lara Beth Webb Fors Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service Chad L. and Sally Gaines Glen S. Garrett Kenneth and Martha Amick Gebhardt Joseph E. Geist Andrew Player Gift Lenore M. Olson Glore Dale and Maureen Graham Vera Gale Feldmann Granteer Patsy Schnell Green Albert Owen and Helen Virginia Held Griese William Harris Guyton Gale and Carolyn Hairston Peggie Holliday

Honor Roll Halberstadt Glenn and Joanne Potter Hall Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler Susan L. Patrick Haury Denzil J. and Nell Hawes-Davis Latham Bennett and Rebecca Henkey John Hert Michael J. and Pamela J. Welcelean Hines Stephen Horgan Charles W. Hull Gilbert Gene Humphrey Mark Humphreys Robert William and Marva G. McBride Iglehart Ruth Craig Innes Inovatia Laboratories LLC G. Willard and H. Kay Fothergill Jenkins Robert Louis and Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson Roehl W. and Kathy Johnson Norma Deen Lirely Juracsik Alice L. Freese Kennedy Edgar D. and Evelyn E. Morrison Kinkade Paul T. Klemme Linda M. Bradley Knox La Crosse Lumber Company Lake Creek UMC, Smithton Robin K. Lau Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton Samuel Edgar and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall

Richard F. and Kathryn Maxey Stephen Glenn and Diane McClure Roy A. Meals Thomas Wesley Meyer Caroline Smith Miller Aaron Thomas Mepham and Carolyn B. Shepard Money Lisle H. Jr. and Danielle Brumagin Moore Donald L. and Phyllis Clarke Northington Ohio Street UMC, Butler Willard Glennon Owens Ozark Chapel UMC Laurie Paul A. and Joyce A. Ebeling Parks Phoebe Carol Pomeroy Robert and Carol Potrzuski Virginia Terry Preston Kent W. and Becki Propst Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Thomas E. and Marla Witis Pundmann Mozaffar and Farahnaz Rahmatpanah John B. and Sharon K. Tally Renick Rosemary Vineyard Richardson Mark C. Robb†Victoria L. Robb James C. Roberts Michael B. Roberts Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Nora S. Rudd Marian Olson Rusk Garland and Peggy Lee Russell Michael Joseph and Maryann Rustemeyer Jean A. Savina Shirley Schroeder Schutte Shelter Insurance

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Foundation Show-Me State Games B. G. and Susan Marner-Sides Dexter Slagle David E. Smith Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Gloria Runge Speer St. Vrain Companies Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation State Farm Insurance James H. and Susan Lusby Steele J. Todd and Georgia Elwell Stewart Mary Morrison Stitt Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Salum James and Jennifer Lester-Stutzer Phillip W. and Janet Ann Carroll Swearingen David W. Sweiger Catherine J. Thogmorton Charles D. and Lou Thompson Trinity UMC Moberly Carter D. and Sandra S. Leech Ward W. Randall Washburn Jay and Kellie Waters Mary S. Watson David E. Webber Merlin Jane Uphaus Weber Wells Fargo Community Support James J. and Anna Kathryn Meier West Claude R. and Diana Westfall Beth McCune Whitaker Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Lyman Ralph Wood Lee and Delores Bland Woodward Allen N. and Lisa Wright

Century Club $100 - $249

AT&T Federal PAC Melissa K. Thurmon Abkemeier Action Electric Inc. Betty Adams George Rodgers and Ruth Windsor Adams Dan E. and Patricia Nemitz Adkison Robert F. II and Shelby A. Michael Alexander Theresa J. Allison Amerisure Matching Gift Program Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Ida M. Bueker Anderson Lawrence C. and Terri Rohlfing Anderson Butch Antal Evelyn Locke Archer Richard John and Peggy Lee Moser Armentrout William LaFayette Armontrout Asbestos Removal Services Roger and Jane Ash Christopher M. Auchly Michael B. Auchly Glenn C. Jr. and Linda J. Bartley Ault Bill and Peggy Ausmus Mark F. Babalian Robert C. Badger Robert C. and Donna M. Baker Roland Eugene Banaka Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Thomas Ray and Iva Lou Alcorn Banning Mary Headrick Barenkamp Robert Henry Barkelew Lucy C. Bryan Barlow Sandra L. Barney

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John J. Barry Nancy Avery Bartmess Margaret A. Bartold Bay Traders Inc. Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Gregory S. Beasley Harold E. Beasley Mary L. Beck Becraft Enterprises LLC Dewey and Cheryl Bellers Patrick and Clara Bello Ross E. Benjamin Logan Johnson Jr. and Julie Weaver Bennett Christy F. Sliffe Berger Keith T. and Marcia Lubbers Berry Charles J. and Gail Preuss Berthe Milton S. Berwin William Kruse Bielenberg Judith Ann Moore Bierman Richard H. Blackburn Diane Wilson Blackwelder Judith Jackson Blair Gordon O. and Pamela Lou Jarvis Blalock Barrett William Blank Anne B. Blanton Robert Blanton III Clayton Blodgett BlueScope Foundation N.A. William and Lisa Boedeker Brian Joseph Bohner Eric G. and Diann Bonner Jeanette Riemeier Bopp Larry and Susan Catron Borts Bowling Green UMC Holly M. Toler Boyer Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Susan E. Brandt Michael and Janet Brannan †deceased

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Honor Roll Donald R. and Deborah Williams Brashears Alvin and Sandy Brass Patricia Trotter Brawner Clyde and Kim Bridgeman Ernest and Anne Brock Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown Robert Dean Brown Roger D. and Linda S. Klott Brown Nelson Andrew Bryant Eric M. and Kelcey A. Buck Robert Lee Bullock Bulte Company Joseph W. and Margie Bunch James E. Bureman Jerry E. and Judith Lynn Hawkins Burge Jo Ann Noce Burkart Sally Swank Burke Linda Magruder Burnett J. Douglas Burton Kenneth S. Burton Larry and Linda Burton John G. Byland †S. Jacqueline Byland Jerry D. Byrd Yvonne L. Brown Byrne Guy E. and Sandra Kay Sillin Callison Kevin and Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Carol A. Capps Dean W. Carlisle John J. and Jerri L. Carter John Russell and Diane Cater Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Sara J. Chaney Martha Parrish Chapman Charlie Brown & Co. Insurance Nettie N. Cherrington

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Timothy Joseph and Katie Rebecca Chitwood Nancy Riddell Chop William G. and Samantha Gross Chott Citizens Community Bank Donna C. Drake Clark Peggy Jo Davis Clatworthy Mary Hutchinson Clay Clean Car Auto Rental Ann Abernathy Clement Kelley A. Clowe Anne Coates-Conaway Columbia Band Instrument Co. Cleo Robert Colville Construction & General Laborers Margaret Rich Cook Paul C. and Nancy Copenhaver Ronald F. and Susie Cox Star S. Allemann Cox Thomas J. Coy John Milton Cozean Don Crader Mary Jane Crigler Carol J. Prebble Crossley Nancy M. Cumberland John Henry Curtis James C. and Cindy Dack William J. and Melody R. Daily James A. Daniels Dixie Jean Davidson Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Linda L. Hightower Day Travis Nathaniel Day Randal C. and Sally J. DeMasters James D. and Laura S. Blankenship Dean William Jared Deken J. H. and Charlotte Lee Dethero James W. Devine James W. Dewille

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Vicki Dexter Steven A. and Mary Beth Wise Dick Virginia Gossom Dieckgrafe John A. Ditto Harold L. Dodds Todd and Deborah Telgemeier Dodge Janet A. Doll Harlo L. Donelson Doak P. Doolittle Mildred Kamp Dowling Daniel and Julie Dozier Joan Drury Tom and Sandy Druzgal Peggy Tuley Dryden Patty Dukes Wanda Louise Dukes Carl R. Dulgeroff Douglas Edwin Duncan Parnell and Patricia Duncan Colly J. Durley Dave Durley Marjorie Briner Dykman ECI Mechanical Inc. Sheila Beckett Early H. Kay Easton Teri Edris Bruce T. Edwards Elizabeth A. May Edwards Verl Edwards Mark Eggleston L. Susan Eigel Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. Stuart Emmert Rebecca M. Emrich Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. David C. Epps Sue Shields Evans Nancy Peacock Fadeley Farmington United Methodist Women Fayette Area Community Trust William E. Fennel Newell S. III and Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Marylin Gibson

Fisher Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Jerry Allen and Susan Meyer Fletcher Sarah Frances Koontz Forbes Angela S. Baker Fore Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster Brenda Sue Bruce Fountain David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox Karen R. Frankenfeld Michael A. Frederick Robert and Diana Freeman Barry and Sara Freese Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese Jan D. Frick Florence A. Chesnutt Friedrichs Wilbert A. Fritz John and Cathy Janney Fuemmeler Caroline E. Funk Ann Dewease Gainey Patricia Gainey Steve Galloway James R. L. Garb Raymond Garber Martha Garnett John W. Gawason Michael and Denise M. Haskamp-Gebhardt Norvelle S. Geiger Anthony Frances Geiser Jimmy and Elvina M. Gerhardt Chuck and Lori Geringer Donald Ray Gibson Bernard W. Giese Donna L. Gilligan Wesley Edwin Gingrich Andrew James Glatczak Martha J. Gleich Andrew Glover Kimberly Goforth John O. and Beth Hammond Gooch David B. and Debbie

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A. Goodwin Robert L. and Linda Gordon Shawn A. Gott Grace United Methodist Men John T. Graff Larry C. Graham II Mary Ann Grannemann Jennifer Thornton Graves Mary Lu Graves Wallace G. Jr. and Ina Turner Gray Bobby Ray Grove Lari Ray Grubbs Emily Firestone Guion Rita J. Gulstad Nancy Pandolfi Hadfield Paul E. and Milly Haggard William C. and Deloris Hagman Karen C. Nixon Hale John and Stacie Hall Robert D. and Suzanne Walton Hall Treva S. Hall Clint Sean Hamilton Stephen C. Hamilton Donald E. Hamra Pat Hanna and Jeanne M. Pascale Joseph M. II and Lisa Hannah Dennis Dean Hansen Robert Chris Hansen Jack R. and Dawn Harbison Charles R. and Doris Harlow Jack D. and Marian Berniece Carter Harmon Alan W. and Cindy Harper JoAnn Harral John D. Harris Harrisburg Cafe James D. Harrison Benjamin O. Hart Norman J. Haupt Daniel W. and Janet Alice Boysel Hayes Katherine King Head

Honor Roll Spencer Clay Hedgepeth Lance and Mary Anne Estes Herrick Linda Marie DeForest Hess Margaret Thompson Hewitt Maria M. Heyssel William Frank Hibbeler Jane Lammers Hicklin Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Kurt E. and Kristin Himmelmann Robert N. and Ruth Benner Hix Robert D. and Carolyn Shedd Hoehn Jonathan Eugene Holem Mary Holzhauser Kenneth D. Hooton John R. Jr. and Jane E. Banta Hopkins Tammy L. Hopper Elizabeth Slate Horn Ilene Morrison House George S. Howell Gerald M. and Frances Hardy Hoxworth Charles Richard and Barbara Ann Huddleston Donna Rigby Huddleston Susan E. Hurst Cecily Bruce Hutchison Betty Switzer Hutson Innes Family Reunion Fund George E. Innes Timothy Ireland Robert H. Isbell Isle of Capri Casino J. Steven and Susan K. Jackson Bill and Roxi James Mark and Mary Markland Jarboe Joseph Thomas and Sondra L. Lynch Jarnegan Anita Allison Jarvis

Mark A. and Ellen Jefferis Victoria Janee Vahle Jenne Joe Machens Ford Gerald L. and Barbara J. Johnson Jo Morrison Johnson Ruth Reid Johnson Stephen G. Johnson Steve H. Johnson Verne Wesley Johnson C. Jeanie Muff Jones Gary F. Jones Steven Russell and Tracy Renee Crowe Jones Gary E. and LaDonna Henry Justice Mayo Givens Kasling Julian Keaton Russell and Arthurene Keaton Stephen E. & Deborah J. Keefer Kelly Press Inc. Charles H. Kemper Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow Whitney E. Sr. and Day Kerr Moray Kiehl Charlotte Wills Kimbrough Gail L. Germany King Gregory and Laura L. Vinyard King Marlin James and Trudy K. Kinman Martin Kirby Douglas S. & Lisa A. Kirkpatrick E. Dale and Gwendlyn Gaty Kleinschmidt Robert W. Kleinschmidt James R. and Richelle Adair Kluck Carol Jones Koch Janeen W. Kooi Cleo Kottwitz and Judy Ann Martin Parsons Kovacs Drive-Inn Market Shari Kraus Donna Shy Kubik

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Bruce R. Lake Jim and Annetta L. Lenzi Lamb Marcia Kay Cline Lambert Gwendolyn Kirk Lane Matthew J. Larigan Danny Gene Larkin James G. Lauderdale Spencer W. and Emily Laurie Glenn Wilber Lawrence David T. and Kathleen Lawson Lawrence and Jayne E. Layden Gingy Lebold Edward H. and Amy H. Lee Mark and Mary Jo Leeser Frank A. and Mary Ann Lefmann Leet J. Garth Leigh Larry and Tamie L. Lindsey James D. Liner Sara E. Liter-Kuester Richard L. and Nanetta Litle Scott and Marybeth Litofsky Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton Linda Litton Victor J. and Mildred Litton Leonard N. and Helen E. Proctor Lomangino Sara L. Lomax Edith Marie Long James M. and Elisabeth Holman Luetjen Sheryl Huecker Luster Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther Victor C. and Marcella Maassen Don Mahaffy Jack C. Manning Max R. and Sally E. Spickelmier Marble Cynthia L. Lausen Marek Margaret Louise

Marin William A. Markland Dale Gene and June Dannenberg Marksberry Margaret Marquard Steve and Desiree Martin Shirley C. Stewart Mason Helen L. Johnson Matkins Paul M. Maynard Dale and Amy McCampbell Don and Sherry McCarty Jan McNiel Mary Louise McWilliams Russell Meals Thomas J. Meier Fred D. and Julie Jacobs Menees Mary Groce Merrifield Dale G. Metcalf Mid-City Lumber Co. Midwest Physical Therapy Mike Keith Insurance Inc. Ronald G. and Susan L. Hardy Mills Carolyn A. Collins Mitch Clifford E. Jr. and Patty Mohn Monnig Industries Inc. Lincoln and Annie Montgomery Allan J., Kim, Ashley, and Tyson Moore Karen DeMott Moore Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead David Martin Morrison John C. Morton Mary L. Pitts Mosby Kathryn S. Swinger Motley Mountain Springs Trout Park Inc. Virginia Mueller Lynne Handkins Murphy The Murton Group

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Karlton and Donna Nash Tim and Kim Nash Dayton L. and Janice Neal Sandra A. Brauss Neas W. Richard Nelson Nancy Morrison Nesvik Jerry and Charlotte Niemeier Carl Henry Niewoehner No Creek Cabinets David D. and Mary Norbury Tom O’Connor and Diana Moxon Oakland UMC Buckner Orpha Ochse Lewis C. Odneal Olney UMC Mike and Sharon Olson John Orscheln Deronda Bird Page Rose M. Diekroeger Palmer Anita L. Goetz Patt James William Patterson Michael C. Payden Peak Performance Margaret S. Peden and Bob Harper William R. Pentland Mary Jane Thornton Perkins Jane Martin Perry Gerald W. and Donna S. Pescaglia Byron and Cheryl Peters Dixie Farnham Philipp Phillip W. Spencer Insurance Dan J. Phillips John L. Phillips Phoenix Public House & Eatery Knial R. Sr. and Elena Ruth Piper Pizza Glen LLC Pomodoro’s Inc. Michael D. and Gwen Elaina Pope Paul Porneluzi and † deceased

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Honor Roll Dana L. Morris George William Potter James T. and Marie L. Powell Patrick M. Powers Andrea Jill Pratte Prosser Carpet Service Doyle E. and Gayle Cobb Puntney QuesTec Mechanical Quest Diagnostics Robert A. Rackley Prentiss Rankin George Robert and Joy Rasche Gregory C. Ray Darryl K. Redhage Timothy J. and Lisa Reed Elmer E. and Diana L. Vaughn Revelle Douglas Van Rice Timothy Edward Rice Rayman P. Richardson Richard L. and Carol Kelly Rickenbaugh Patti Robb Cresencia Roberts O. A. III and Anne D. Robinson James A. and Kitty Rogers Terry R. Rottler Eva Louise Squires Rowland Jack E. and Sharon Goodman Rubey Judith A. Rupard Rick Errett and Aimee Sage Salem UMW Floyd C. Satterlee Pauline Edwards Scarborough Carl and Ann Schaeperkoetter Gerald Schmidt Joel and Debbie Schnedler Daniel M. Schores Elizabeth Given Scott Bertha Mae Guenther Scrivner Horace David Scruby William T. Shay James A. and Dianna

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Hart Shelton Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Vicki Silkwood Gary C. Simpson David G. Skelton Donna Hutchison Slagle Dennis Y. Slate W. Arthur Slaughter Douglas D. Sleade Albert G. Smith Elliott W. Doc Smith Frederick E. and Gayla Renfrow Smith Nancy J. Evans Smith Ted S. and Christine E. Shepard Smith Samuel H. Snoddy Ted C. Snodgrass Peter M. Soens George William Sparks Susan B. Kettenacker Spaulding David McClellan Spencer Gary G. and Karla Sprick James George Stamos Dan Stapleton State Farm Insurance Tom and Rosie Stauder Dale M. Stauffer Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman O. Otto Jr. and Carolyn J. Steinhaus Kenneth R. Stephens Duane Ray Sterling Dianne A. Dietz Stever David Mack Stewart John Robert Stewart Sharon L. Nipps Stinnett Dan Stockman Mark C. and Amanda F. Stone Mary C. Stone William F. Jr. and Janice L. Hoevel Stone Mary Margaret Harper Storrs Charles Gale Stowers

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J. Chris and Eunice A. Boyington Straub Jerry D. and Kristy Hanks Strickland Larry D. Strickland Darryl M. and Jeana Sturino H. Cooke Sunoo George W. and Carolyn Sweet Sykora Insurance Agency Inc. Miguel Aguon Taitano Kim Chung and Betty Y. Tang Farrel Wesley and Julie Taylor James W. and Judith Vaughan Taylor William C. and Jerry Lynn Taylor B. Murphy and Linda Tetley Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Gail Grote Thoele Galen B. and Linda K. Thomas Mary Ella Thomasson F. L. Thompson Harold Richard Thompson Troy and Sharon Thompson Jeffery Lee and Jennifer Tisdel William B. Toelke Trabue Hansen & Hinshaw Inc. Michael D. Trosper Sue Tucker Troutner Donald E. Tunks Wallace J. Jr. and Dara M. Turnage Mary Beth Hayes Turner Nancy Farnham Turner Ellis and Christy Tuttle UMW Sikeston J. Wesley and Joan M. Fuller Ummel United Rentals Clarence C. Utley Russell and Janet Vahle

Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht Jane M. Tiemeyer Vogl B. Jeanne Wood Vosburgh Sandra L. Abayon Vyvoda John D. Waddell Walker-Winter Insurance Dorothy Louise Snyder Wallace James K. and Kathryn Y. Wallace Michael E. Walsh Jerry W. Watson Waynesville UMC Alan L. and Carol Proett Weatherford James N. Webster and Catherine Roberta Carson Jerry S. and Linda Browning Weis Karol R. Welcelean †Alice L. Campbell Wells Elwood G. and Helen Templeton Wells Judy Fletcher Wells Bennie R. Jr. and Rebecca Taulbee Wenzel Robert J. Werner Harold W. and Donna Westhues Bernice H. White Roy Don Sr. and

Franchelle Vaughan Whitehead Dale Curtis Whiteside Jill Cornett Whitlow Bonnie Jean Wickers Aaron J. and Cherilyn Gepford Widhalm Steve and Carroll Flaspohler Wies Robert Jr. and Edris Wilhoit Kimberly Willard Robin Yvonne Willi Melissa Williams and Doug Solliday Robert P. Williams Elizabeth Ann Wilson James L. Winningham Derry Allen Wiswall James P. Womack Sandra Shemwell Womack Velma Ruth Blansett Woods Charles W. and Pat Wright Samuel D. Yankee J. W. and Beth Hicks Youle Alan H. Yount Nancy L. Nagle Zane William and Beverly Laidley Zimmerman William T. Zwikelmaier

Toes around Ts. A group of returning alumnae paid homage to Dean and Mrs. T by standing around the marker under the clock tower and taking a poignant picture.

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2013-2014 Class Honor Roll CLASS OF 1934 Pauline Edwards Scarborough

CLASS OF 1937

Elbridge W. Bartley Jr. • Leon A. McAnally •

CLASS OF 1938

Elizabeth Durley Meals †

CLASS OF 1939

Mary Louise Johnson Forbes Verne Wesley Johnson

CLASS OF 1940

Raymond H. Colin Betty Gronoway Durham • James G. Lauderdale W. Arthur Slaughter •

CLASS OF 1941

Judith Jackson Blair Sarah Frances Koontz Forbes Robert M. Garst † William A. Markland David E. Smith Jr. • Elliott W. Doc Smith Frances B. Brunkhorst Smith •

CLASS OF 1942

John Hert • Doyne E. Michie • Robert L. Moore • Deronda Bird Page Albert G. Smith John D. Sterling Jr. • Virginia Hicklin Thieman † • Anna Mae Bowers Zamuda •

CLASS OF 1943

Jack W. Fitch Ann Dewease Gainey William G. Guerri • Emily Firestone Guion Gwendolyn Kirk Lane Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson William Parker Parrish • Hillard Selck † Gordon G. Shields •

CLASS OF 1944

Mabel Faye Warden Baudoin Jeanette Riemeier Bopp • Leon Hackley Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge Carl Henry Niewoehner Eva Louise Squires Rowland • F. L. Thompson Elnora E. Tucker

CLASS OF 1945

Mary Headrick Barenkamp • Robert Henry Barkelew • Marcelene Hardy Bowen • John Lewis Cannon • Helen Moon Henderson • Kenneth D. Hooton C. Donald Lee •

Anonymous • Dale O. Richardson Wendell W. Weber

CLASS OF 1946 Charles J. Cardwell Patsy Schnell Green James D. Harrison • Kathryn E. Assel Koenig Jeanne Pegues Lawing • O. David Niswonger II • William Frank Spradlin • Mary Morrison Stitt • Arthur Q. Svoboda •

CLASS OF 1947

Henry Floyd Backus Martha Parrish Chapman • Ann Abernathy Clement † Martha Jean Ott Cutler • Mildred Kamp Dowling • Rachel A. Barrett Farwell William E. Fennel Sarah E. Green Graham • Jack D. Harmon • Martha Rogers Holman Uriel Vincent Manion Jr. Carlos D. McCullough • Orpha Ochse Jacquelyn A. Borg Parrish • Eva L. Hensley Steger

CLASS OF 1948

Betty Montgomery Blaich Richard L. Dalton Ina Turner Gray Wallace G. Gray Jr. Marian Berniece Carter Harmon • William D. Hartzler • Norman J. Haupt • Mayo Givens Kasling Helen L. Johnson Matkins Martha Burton Mayfield Frankie J. Rodgers Roberts Jean Eisenstein Thompson • Lyman Ralph Wood

CLASS OF 1949

Anita Scott Brigance • Lyle W. Burgess Dixie Jean Davidson Mary Gaines Easterday • Robert H. Easterday • David M. Firestone Robert T. Firestone Patricia Gainey Peggie Holliday Halberstadt • Gerald M. Hoxworth Jo Morrison Johnson • Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Louis Koenig Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Mary L. Pitts Mosby Dixie Holliday Nixdorf • Anita L. Goetz Patt Bertha Mae Guenther Scrivner • Wanda Richards Spivey Marian Schaefer Tempel Dorothy Louise Snyder

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Wallace • C. Dean Wright

CLASS OF 1950 Russell E. Arnett Roland Eugene Banaka Barbara A. Bartee Mark Q. Barton D. Gail Oonk Beck • William Kruse Bielenberg Marjorie Caldwell Bottermuller Dimmit Lee Brown Trust Julia G. Steck Carr Glenn Collier † Margaret Rich Cook John Milton Cozean Allen S. Crites • Elizabeth A. May Edwards Carol A. Calvert Fricke • Wesley Edwin Gingrich • Nell Jane Wilson Harris • Ilene Morrison House Frances Hardy Hoxworth Gary F. Jones • Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. • Marion Greene Kraich Frank A. Leet • Mary Groce Merrifield Everett D. Powell • Jane Ann Latham Powell • Gerald Schmidt Daniel M. Schores • Glenn F. Schwerdt Horace David Scruby Samuel H. Snoddy B. Jeanne Wood Vosburgh • Leland Basil Womack •

CLASS OF 1951

John W. Blattner Robert Dean Brown David W. Butler • Paul L. Calvert • Dean W. Carlisle Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Marion Sherman Cooley William Edward Cooley Glenn A. Cox Jr. • Bill J. Crigler • Carol J. Prebble Crossley Janet Jacobs Gooding Barbara Conway Harris Corrine Catherine Huston Mary Ann Lefmann Leet • Dana Chenoweth Greb Lyne Shirley C. Stewart Mason Mary Louise McWilliams Caroline Smith Miller • Rosemary Vineyard Richardson Virginia Bell Clough Schilb • Barbara Anne Sears Sjulin O. Otto Steinhaus Jr. John L. Weaver Jr. Merlin Jane Uphaus Weber

CLASS OF 1952

Harold E. Beasley • Eleanor Rudd Calvert • Barbara M. Thornton

Dionne • Nancie Peacocke Fadeley • Shirley Robertson Hanners David L. Hersh • Betty Switzer Hutson William H. Jacobs • James S. Kabler † • Robert W. Kleinschmidt Glenn Wilber Lawrence • Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther Don L. Lynch Rose Mary Stock McKelvey Donald L. Northington Lewis C. Odneal • Rho D. Pipes Marilyn Gaddis Rose Jane Morrison Ross Frank E. Seifried Jr. Dexter Slagle • Mary Ann Ellis Tilden Nancy Farnham Turner Carolyn Shride Wadlinger • Dale Curtis Whiteside • Rosemary Nixon Word•

CLASS OF 1953

Joe E. Belew Gail Preuss Berthe • Nelson Andrew Bryant Phillip Raymon Cappello Cleo Robert Colville • Betty Ann George Crigler • Virginia Gossom Dieckgrafe • Shirley Faubion Dougherty • Carl R. Dulgeroff • Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Bobby Ray Grove • Robert L. Hemmerla • Marilyn Steele Hill Virgil Keith Howe Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes • Gail D. Hughes • E. Dale Kleinschmidt • Gwendlyn Gaty Kleinschmidt • David Martin Morrison Rose M. Diekroeger Palmer Donald L. Panhorst • Dorothy M. Carmichael Panhorst • Carolyn Nell Maddox Schaberg • Mary Jane Vansant Sinclair Miguel Aguon Taitano Harold W. Westhues • James L. Winningham •

CLASS OF 1954

Samual Udell Barco Charles J. Berthe Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Mary Jane Harbin Dauer Harold L. Dodds † • Peggy Tuley Dryden • Richard Todd Evans • Sue Shields Evans • Helen Virginia Held Griese Thomas S. Hahs • Donald E. Hamra • Latham Bennett Henkey

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Margaret Thompson Hewitt • John H. Holt Jr. Frank E. Kirby Jr. Alice B. Revoir Kurz Perry D. Lovett • Emmitt Lionel Manion Shirley L. Parks Moore • Willard Glennon Owens • Doris V. Hackley Phillips Margaret Peters Sandring • N. Keith Stockberger Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Donald E. Tunks Beverly Everett Vestal • Mildred Hamasaki Wetzel • Joanne Madden Yaeger • Thomas L. Yancey

CLASS OF 1955

Norma Neal Anderson Barbara A. Steele Bregant • Mary June Birbeck Bush Charlotte Lee Dethero Mary Lu Graves • Dorothy J. Morgan Grimm • Robert L. Hood • Robert H. Isbell • Ruth Reid Johnson C. Jeanie Muff Jones Lois Nadine Turner Mordt • Monnie Sue Wilcoxson Murtha • Phyllis Clarke Northington Joan Dishman Sampson • Arthur Douglas Stutsman • Charlotte E. Ramsey Vetsch • Delores Bland Woodward • Ralph Lee Woodward Jr. •

CLASS OF 1956

Barbara Miller Alexander • William LaFayette Armontrout Jane Ash Belew William Eugene Borchardt M. Alice Fray Buster • Jerry D. Byrd Margaret Ann Alsop Chambers • Albert Owen Griese Elbert Haenssler Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Alpha J. Sutterfield Hahn Nancy Balzer Holt John D. Hutcherson • Stephen G. Johnson Carolyn Johnson Kemper Shirlee J. Moffat Kirby Robert J. LaMore William D. Langworthy • Richard L. Litle • Carol A. Matkin Martinez Carolyn A. Collins Mitch Carolyn Sanford Newburn • Dixie Farnham Philipp Gloria Runge Speer Louise Joyce Starr Joseph Vincent Swisher

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Honor Roll CLASS OF 1957

CLASS OF 1958

Nancy F. Bollinger Adams R. Frederick Alexander • Kenneth C. Anderson Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Robert C. Badger Jr. • John B. Batchelor • Wilma Jean Dietzel Batchelor • Keith T. Berry • Morris F. Dearing • Harlo L. Donelson John W. Drakesmith Larry T. Drebes • Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Jan D. Frick Norvelle S. Geiger Glenn Hall • Marva G. McBride Iglehart Jack L. Jost • Lenora Stone Jost • Shirley Swisher Meyer Sandra A. Brauss Neas John L. Phillips Jr. Nancy J. Evans Smith • James W. Snell Lou Ann Brooks Snell Larry W. Sonner George W. Sweet Janet Drew Uhrmann Dorris Coley Warwick Marion Foster Wheeler • William Zimmerman •

Don V. Allemann • Ardith Haley Anderson William V. Ayres Ross E. Benjamin Janice K. Brassfield Boatwright Norma Horine Broombaugh • Donald C. Crabill Jo Nell Parrott Dearing • Jay L. Frost • G. Thomas Gitchoff John O. Gooch Robert L. Hahne Robert William Iglehart Charlotte Wills Kimbrough • John W. King MaryAnna Hickman McNeel • Judith Estes Mounter Albert F. Mutti III • Janice Egner Peerson Darryl K. Redhage • Roberta A. Woodington Schlanker Charles Gale Stowers • Bennie N. Till Loyce L. Mausehund Turan • Linda Browning Weis Elwood G. Wells Helen Templeton Wells Beth Hicks Youle Beverly Laidley Zimmerman •

CLASS OF 1959

George Rodgers Adams John J. Barry Virginia Wood Bergsten • Eugene Biermann Alan C. Brueggemann Barbara Jean Wirt Colby • Ralph L. Colby • Herman A. Crisler Jr. Celia Utlaut Drake • Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Donald Ray Gibson Beth Hammond Gooch Joanne Potter Hall •

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Denzil J. Hawes-Davis 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 Barbara Weir McBride Alan Christian Michel • Charles J. Owens • Michael C. Payden • Virginia Terry Preston George Robert Rasche Donaleigh Piepmeier Richardson • Rayman P. Richardson • Elizabeth Given Scott • Dennis Y. Slate Alda Goodwin Sommer • Sue Mutti Sonner Barbara Madden Wright

Dorothy L. Rupp Harrell Fred R. Hilgeman Patricia Phillips Hilgeman E. Alison Fox Hunn Alice Jo Harper Jackson H. Kay Fothergill Jenkins Helen E. Proctor Lomangino Leonard N. Lomangino Judith Kapp McGuire W. Darrell Meyer Frances Karen Lauritson Nelson George William Sparks David McClellan Spencer Duane Ray Sterling David Mack Stewart Fred H. Thornton Robin Bage Till Jerry W. Watson Kathryn M. Landes Workman • Charles W. Wright Donald W. Wright Edwin Yaeger • Samuel D. Yankee

Margaret J. Pettigrew Byerly LeAnn Foster Campbell • Mary Hutchinson Clay Martha Amick Gebhardt • R. Robert Hulse George E. Innes Jr. Robert A. Kountz David McCullough • Frederick C. Nix Richard A. Norton Peggy Payeur Carol A. Ridder Pregge • Katharine Whiteside Shope • Douglas D. Sleade • Sondra Sercu Spalding • Jeannine Arp Stutsman • John Cortes Tincher • Sue Tucker Troutner • Carolyn Whitener Walker Shirley Wegener Westlake • Franchelle Vaughan Whitehead • Roy Don Whitehead Sr. •

CLASS OF 1962

CLASS OF 1960

CLASS OF 1961

Lucy C. Bryan Barlow Earl F. Bates Logan Johnson Bennett Jr. C. Fred Bergsten • Patricia Trotter Brawner • Joanne M. Bynum Thomas J. Coy † Mary Jane Crigler • Phyllis Jean Davis Detherow • H. Kay Easton Marylin Gibson Fisher Robert C. Frank • Anthony Frances Geiser Elinor Simmons Gerdes

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Mary Della Lenger Armitage Judith Ann Moore Bierman Anne Coates-Conaway • George Allen Derrieux Mary Beth Wise Dick • Ann E. Peart Eilert • John B. Eilert • Stuart Emmert Jr. • Janet R. Evans John Daniel Ferrier Laura Allman Fleetwood Mary-Ellen Singer Grisham Robert D. Hall Mary Anne Estes Herrick • Joan Hewitt • Anne Raine Joyce Julius Juracsik • Gary E. Justice Ronald Dale Kirk Donna Shy Kubik Linda J. Turner Maassen Arthur Wright Noble Jr. Carl W. Patterson • Phoebe Carol Pomeroy Sam Lee Powell Mary Jo Saffarrans Ragar Gary C. Simpson William Allen Sip Jr. Georgia Elwell Stewart • J. Sharon Heffron Wilson Lois Jean Boettcher Wyman

CLASS OF 1963

Ida M. Bueker Anderson Nancy Avery Bartmess Julie Weaver Bennett Carol Charlwood Block • Jerry E. Burge Jo Ann Noce Burkart • Kenneth S. Burton Peggy Jo Davis Clatworthy Nancy Woodward Drebes • Julia M. Kirk Film Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Gary S. Glenn Mary Ann Grannemann Charles Richard Huddleston Robert Louis Johnson •

Carol A. Joyce Carol Jones Koch • Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer • Lynne Handkins Murphy • Joyce Eickmeyer Owens • Judy Ann Martin Parsons James William Patterson George William Potter 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 Nancy L. Nagle Zane

CLASS OF 1964

Karen Kieffer Meister Acheson • Donald Lee Armitage Iva Lou Alcorn Banning • Thomas Ray Banning • Woodrow T. Bounds • Judith Lynn Hawkins Burge Kelley A. Clowe Star S. Allemann Cox • John Henry Curtis Linda L. Hightower Day Jerry Allen Fletcher • Jo-Ellen Ballak Forrest Kent Lee Forrest John Edward Foster Brenda Sue Bruce Fountain Vera Gale Feldmann Granteer• Linda Gilmore Harris • Elaine M. Hilgeman • Robert N. Hix Charles W. Hull • Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson • Lydia L. Breedlove Klocke • Annetta L. Lenzi Lamb • Jim Lamb • Patricia Sue O’Dell Lundquist Lewis C. Mantels • Sara Grimes McBeth • John C. Moll R. Philip Morris II • David C. Powell • Braxton P. Rethwisch Floyd C. Satterlee • John H. Smiley Jr. • Kathleen Welch Smith • James H. Steele James W. Taylor Judith Vaughan Taylor C. Craig Thornsberry Daniel W. Wampler Jr. Sandra S. Leech Ward Stephen E. Williams

Raelene Casatta Derrieux Steven A. Dick • Camilla Womack Dollins Sheila Beckett Early • Susan D. Stephens Elrod • Robin Gus Frank Sandra Dreyzehner Frank Robert D. Hoehn • Alice J. Tschappler Huebner Gilbert Gene Humphrey • Stephen B. Hux • Roehl W. Johnson • Cheryl Frances Hauser Litzke Eugene F. W. Martin Gail Nelson Meyers Nancy C. Fortune Mitchell • Linda A. Sperry Koenig Mizell • Carol A. Best Moll Dward A. Moore Jr. 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. Sandra Offutt Walters • David E. Webber • Judy Fletcher Wells • Maurice H. Wilson

CLASS OF 1966

CLASS OF 1965

J. Bruce Addison • Linda J. Bartley Ault David W. Bandy F. Jerry Benner G. Ruth Dorman Benner Sandra Kay Sillin Callison • Susan Meyer Fletcher • William Harris Guyton Suzanne Walton Hall Robert Chris Hansen Robert A. Harlan John D. Harris Stephen Glenn McClure Karen A. Nordquist • Carolyn Summers Perry • Sharon Kay Powers Prokovich • Shirley Schroeder Schutte Robert S. Strader Eunice A. Boyington Straub • J. Chris Straub • Judith Anne Strodtman Albert W. Swafford • Joe L. Walcott Carol Proett Weatherford •

Bert A. Barnes Celia Roberts Barnhard • Anne B. Blanton • Alice Lucille Brockman Alan L. Brotherton • Guy E. Callison • Roy C. Carraway Jr. • Kenneth D. Carter Wanda Straube Carter

Janet Gift Addison • Lawrence C. Anderson Sharon Tschappler Beavers • Gary K. Blakemore • Pamela Lou Jarvis Blalock Robert Lynn Britton J. Douglas Burton • Phyllis M. Byers •

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CLASS OF 1967

Honor Roll Donald E. Byrd Dennis J. Caffrey James D. Dean M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond David C. Epps Arleen Westerfeld Fanter Amy Ann Utterback Foutes • Lenore M. Olson Glore • Donna Rigby Huddleston • David W. Kerr • Marianna Carr Krotz • Linda Jane Lampkin Sara L. Lomax Stanley E. Mehrhoff Karen DeMott Moore • Lisle H. Moore Jr. James H. Mueller • W. Richard Nelson Jr. David Washington Ober III Leslie Anne Devaney Perry John J. Schade Ruth Haney Schwieterman Walter B. Shull • William F. Stone Jr. H. Cooke Sunoo Kim Chung Tang Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry Ned Joseph Wantz Carter D. Ward Alan L. Weatherford • Marilyn Knabe Williams •

CLASS OF 1968

Mert J. Millham Adams Judith Ann Apel Sandra L. Barney Richard H. Blackburn • John Russell Cater Donna C. Drake Clark Douglas Edwin Duncan • Larry K. Duren • Bruce T. Edwards Blanche A. Bante Emerick Robert L. Fisher Glen S. Garrett • Linda Marie DeForest Hess • Carolyn Shedd Hoehn • Marilyn Harashe Jones Mark Hunter Jones Paul W. King Allen W. Ladage John Michael Martin Danielle Brumagin Moore David D. Norbury • Doyle E. Puntney Gayle Cobb Puntney John B. Renick Nancy Asher Reynolds • Thomas Edwin Schneider J. Darlene Smith-Grillos Randy Stegelmeyer Sharon L. Nipps Stinnett Janice L. Hoevel Stone William C. Taylor • Kent Van Landuyt • Margaret Louise Nelden Wantz Alice L. Campbell Wells • Velma Ruth Blansett Woods

CLASS OF 1969 Gary E. Bagby • Donald R. Brashears

Gerald Lee Early • Rebecca M. Emrich • Suzanne Bruening Forim Lari Ray Grubbs • Charles R. Harlow Daniel W. Hayes William Frank Hibbeler • William R. Hilgeman • Jason Edward Holmes Jr. Ronald A. Johnson • Marsha Kahler Kerr • C. Gary Ladd • Marcia Kay Cline Lambert • Nancy Wright Lewis Vera Singleton Lewis • James D. Liner Beth K. Kershaw Maxey Marilyn Shepard McMillan • Linda Hill McReynolds David C. Miller • Clifford E. Mohn Jr. Kathryn S. Swinger Motley • Shirley Jo-Ann Murphy John Allen Murr Phillip L. Neimeyer M. Craig Nolte James C. Roberts • Richard W. Royston Barbara K. Bauer Shannon • Gerald W. Shannon • Lynn R. Solomon Susan B. Kettenacker Spaulding • Dale M. Stauffer • Mary Margaret Harper Storrs Janet Ann Carroll Swearingen • Kathryn R. Purvis Tankersley • Harold Richard Thompson Gretchen Hayes Twenter Lola M. Cooper Van Horn • Alice J. Weil Van Landuyt • Michael E. Walsh

CLASS OF 1970 Roger Lee Adair • Carol Ann Albenesius Walter R. Bauer Sally Murray Bocklage • Deborah Williams Brashears Charles E. Buck Robert Lee Bullock Elaine E. Bauer Carlstrom • George Melvin Carlstrom • John M. Cheary Jr. Larry Clickner Richard M. Dailey • Laura S. Blankenship Dean Susan Markland Donnelly L. Susan Eigel Thomas Ellsworth Wilbert A. Fritz • James H. Gameson III Gary J. Gutjahr John C. Hamlin • Patricia Dinwiddie Hamlin • Janet Alice Boysel Hayes Walter Bryan Heaven • Jeffrey N. Hogenmiller Danny W. Howe Susan E. Hurst Kathleen M. Shrum Husk † • Linda L. Morrison Jackson •

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Jack C. Manning • Julie Scott Mattson † • Madeline K. Byers McCamy Vernon Meckfessel Virginia Lloyd Monroe Timothy Turner Perry Kenneth Walter Prather • Thomas E. Pundmann Douglas Van Rice • Joseph P. Rice III Karen L. McAllister Rice N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner • Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Theodore L. Spayde Brent Hunter Speight Phillip W. Swearingen • Anne Sillers Turner David R. Van Horn • Barbara Richardson Vossler W. Randall Washburn Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. Robert J. Werner • Jill Cornett Whitlow Sandra Shemwell Womack Lois Jean Kiser Wood Alan H. Yount •

CLASS OF 1971 Evelyn Locke Archer Sara M. Hackley Bagby • Margaret A. Bartold • Kathleen A. Welton Bauer Susan Catron Borts • Nancy Riddell Chop Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Beau Culbertson Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson William E. Dierks Paul Joseph Frank Anne L. Hix Gameson Joseph V. Gameson John W. Gawason • Shirley Alexander Golembeck • Gale Hairston Susan L. Patrick Haury Robert J. Henderson Jr. • George S. Howell Christina A. Binggeli Johnson Marlin James Kinman Bruce R. Lake Matthew J. Larigan • Max R. Marble Sally E. Spickelmier Marble Dale Gene Marksberry June Dannenberg Marksberry Larry D. Mattson • Carol S. Benson Meyer Prentiss Rankin Beverly Bond Smull Patricia E. Duren Speight James L. Stewart Pamela A. Stouffer • B. Murphy Tetley Catherine J. Thogmorton Timothy Lance Walley 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 • Thomas Braun Fitzsimmons • Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Edgar D. Kinkade Phyllis Nagel Lambert • Maureen Dunn Lane • Gingy Lebold • Cynthia L. Lausen Marek • Mary Jane Thornton Perkins • Marla Witis Pundmann Thomas W. Sherrard Michael Vaughn • Thomas J. Wittmuss •

CLASS OF 1973 Melvin K. Burton Rodney S. Cable James W. Devine • William R. Dineen • Gayle L. Rebmann Donley Stephen C. Hamilton Marsha R. Standley Hansen • L. Kyle Hern Marie Frazee Hern Cecily Bruce Hutchison Steve H. Johnson Karen Kienker Evelyn E. Morrison Kinkade Linda M. Bradley Knox • Daniel W. Kruse Jay O. Morris 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 • Sandra L. Abayon Vyvoda Carol Anne Wegener • Dean E. White •

CLASS OF 1974 Eva M. Allen William Bastin Brown Jr. Yvonne L. Brown Byrne Carol J. Covey Christopher J. Dalton Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster• John D. Gardner Don A. Gruenewald • James E. Hackmann • Rodney D. Hoffman • David T. Lawson Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Richard L. Parker Dan J. Phillips • Timothy Edward Rice Terry R. Rottler Stanley L. Schroeder • Christine E. Shepard Smith Ted S. Smith James George Stamos John S. Watters •

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CLASS OF 1975 Linda Magruder Burnett William C. Frazee Jr. • Jean Borgelt Gruenewald • Deborah Cox Holmes Mark Humphreys • Stewart Huttsell Mary Markland Jarboe Danny Gene Larkin • Amy H. Lee Richard Joseph Partise Geoffrey W. Posegate • Michael B. Roberts • Kristi Hackley Sherrard Michael D. Trosper

CLASS OF 1976 James E. Bureman • Gregory Chandler Sr. Sara J. Chaney K. Michelle Cochran Randal C. DeMasters • David A. Drissell Teresa Beasley Drissell Marjorie Briner Dykman Paul A. Easterday Pamela R. Edmonds • Sharon K. Menefee Frazee • Mark A. Freese Susan Friemonth Freese Mark R. Harbison Marc Hibbard Laura L. Vinyard King Sarah J. Felgar Kuschel Ramona E. Skinner McCarty William R. Pentland Kathy L. Porter Elaine M. Bennett Posegate • David R. Randall • Mary Beth Stegner Royston Michael A. Scardina Nanette Padgett Young

CLASS OF 1977 Gregory S. Beasley Linda S. Klott Brown • Roger D. Brown • Catherine Roberta Carson Debra T. Eaton Drane Mark Eggleston • Daniel W. Green Dennis Dean Hansen Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Alan W. Harper Pamela J. Welcelean Hines Janet L. Jacobs • Robert B. Kolvik-Campbell Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Samuel Edgar Lucas Michael D. Pope Martin D. Rudloff J. Carolyn Small Sherry L. Scrivner Smith Ted C. Snodgrass Susan Lusby Steele David W. Sweiger Gregory L. Thurmon Roy D. Vandelicht Jan Millner Williamson

CLASS OF 1978 William Bruce Anton

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Honor Roll Susan E. Brandt Brad Allan Broome William Randall Dysart Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Allen Lee Edwards • Sharon Sue Smith Edwards • Michael A. Frederick Barbara Grandcolas Halley Vicki Watt Headley Michael J. Hines Pam Hess Huttsell J. Steven Jackson Brenda S. White Kueck Margaret Louise Marin • Susan Marner-Sides • Julie Jacobs Menees Dale G. Metcalf John C. Morton • Nancy Morrison Nesvik • Ruth Allersmeyer Randall • Ronald B. Schowe • Edward E. Shelton Stephen J. Wegmann Robin Yvonne Willi • Robert O. Young II

CLASS OF 1979 David P. Blalock Amy Lamb Dysart Angela S. Baker Fore • Donna L. Gilligan David B. Goodwin Duane R. Hall • Mary R Heitkamp David Allen Henderson Paul T. Klemme Pamela T. Lovelett Lauderback • Kathleen A. Fahy Leibrand Beth Glaser Luetjen Steven D. Luetjen Dale L. Mason Finley Montgomery Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Mary Beth Hayes Turner

CLASS OF 1980 Kevin Cantwell Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Janet A. Doll Jane Lammers Hicklin Jeana R. Koen Houf Alice L. Freese Kennedy • James M. Kimball • Dian C. Braun Kittle • Janice Doll Morand Carolyne Wilder Peery Kathryn A. Oerly Ray Eric Martin Trelz James N. Webster James P. Womack

CLASS OF 1981

Hilda Ann Haas Blevins • Lee B. Brumitt Ted House Timothy Jackman Kay E. Knipschild Clarice Bruss Sage • Jerie L. Smith David Whelan Carroll Flaspohler Wies •

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CLASS OF 1982

CLASS OF 1986

Mark F. Babalian • John Robert Baker Jacqueline Allred Cheary William G. Elmendorf Shari S. Fisher Jana M. Harral Fox Rebecca L. Jackson Galloway Keith A. Gary • Elizabeth Slate Horn Jamie Page Sarah Ahnstedt Page Nancy Walker Peacock • James B. Rose • Keith E. Shostrom • Beth McCune Whitaker

Larry R. Clark Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Mary Anne Watters Manring• Knial R. Piper Sr. • Jeffrey A. Radel Richard L. Rickenbaugh • Maryann Rustemeyer • Patricia M. Sheehan James A. Shelton Gary K. Shoemaker Rebecca J. Combs Shoemaker Darrell R. Widhalm Kimberly Willard Keith W. Young •

CLASS OF 1983

Mark A. Driver Charles R. Fisher Jr. Peggy Ann Tyrer Fisher Joy Dodson Flanders • David G. Fox Andrew Glover Karen C. Nixon Hale • Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson • Terry L. Henderson • Dick E. Hutchison • Lawrence Layden Beth Unser Lesemann Brian Lesemann W. Kirk Meyer • Ronald G. Mills Susan L. Hardy Mills Geoffrey Moorehead John R. Powell Jeffrey A. Sherman David A. Stewart

CLASS OF 1984

Richard D. Bailey Christy F. Sliffe Berger Mary Brumitt Betzhold Mark R. Conarroe Leslie Zickler Driver Nina Gooch Jennifer Thornton Graves • Suesann Rickards • Ann Sherman Schubert • Susan J. Rampy Stegeman

CLASS OF 1985

Gina Kay Winn Bailey Jennifer Thurmon Bennett • Sally Scott Blackburn Cynthia M. Pruden Byous Melinda McCrary Cherrington • Mark K. Dempsey Judy M. Plante Fehling • Cathy Janney Fuemmeler Marvin Max Manring • Rod Mathewson • Dawn A. Palmer Messerla • Frederick E. Smith Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Richard D. Tharp Sharon G. Thomas Mary Ella Thomasson Rebecca Taulbee Wenzel Daniel J. Widhalm

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CLASS OF 1987

Melissa K. Thurmon Abkemeier Patrick O. Kelley Margaret E. Murray Quinn • Carol Kelly Rickenbaugh • Jason Van Skelton Gayla Renfrow Smith Holly Geiger Snow • Jerry D. Strickland Kristy Hanks Strickland Larry D. Strickland Holly Jean Finley Upson R. Doug Wright

CLASS OF 1988

Lynette Haenssler Harrison Gay Magyar Litteken Paul M. Maynard • Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Joseph Andrew Odneal Patrick M. Powers Sr. Sharon Electa Moore Salmons• Dianna Hart Shelton

CLASS OF 1989

Christopher S. Abercrombie Deborah Telgemeier Dodge • Denise M. Wilson Gissenaas • Donald F. Harrison IV Joel P. Kidwell Suzanne Conley Kidwell Kevin Lee McClain Kenneth Scott Myers • Lisa Parmenter Prichard Luis Eugenio Sanchez Lonna B. Wilke Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright

CLASS OF 1990

Richard John Armentrout • Joni Lynn Hoyt Cupp Gary Wayne Leimkuehler Sheryl Huecker Luster Joanne M. Eiken Murphy Patrick D. Reardon Susan Lee Weiker Selway •

Gary Wayne Linhart Judith Breiner Lloyd Thomas J. Meier Darren Pannier Leslie Peters Reardon Andrew Spencer Upham J. B. Waggoner

CLASS OF 1992

Michael B. Auchly • Debbie Stone Bradley Barbara Cross Drew Lara Beth Webb Fors Larry C. Graham II • Helen M Coleman Hochstatter Robert Louis Johnson Jr. Sarah Davis Linhart Pamela Luper Loomis • Vaughn David Loomis • Alan Grant Marshall • Mick A. Spaulding Jeffery Lee Tisdel Jane M. Tiemeyer Vogl • Dori Thomas Waggoner Sheri Williams Matthew Maurice Wilson

CLASS OF 1993

Richard Harold Fricke Joseph M. Hannah II Robin K. Lau Kenneth R. Oliver Christina Pedroli Reilly Angela Roach Taylor

CLASS OF 1994

Phillip R. Bechtold Robert Blanton III Holly M. Toler Boyer Amanda Jean Gasich Benjamin O. Hart Steven Russell Jones Tracy Renee Crowe Jones Jill Elaine Layne • Sara E. Liter-Kuester Candy M. Moser Marshall • Nicole D. Parrish Scott •

CLASS OF 1995

Ross A. Dowell Marde Kay Kent Gann Kimberly Goforth John Jason Graves • Heather D. Warren Hall Sondra L. Lynch Jarnegan Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier

CLASS OF 1996

CLASS OF 1991

Barrett William Blank Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Spencer Clay Hedgepeth • Joseph Thomas Jarnegan Elizabeth Ann Stretz • Jill Wilmsmeyer Wiseman

Peggy Lee Moser Armentrout • Christopher M. Auchly Susan Annette Todd Beach • William G. Chott Dennis Charles Cox Todd W. Dalzell Kevin Gene Lang

Shelby A. Michael Alexander Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Daniel Boyce Bilbary Travis Nathaniel Day Stephen Patrik Foote • Dennis L. Gayer

CLASS OF 1997

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Jonelle Lee Richardson Hall • Victoria Janee Vahle Jenne • Lisa N. Rains Gary Allan Smith Jr. •

CLASS OF 1998

Maranda S. Tuley Anderson Todd Matthew Anderson Jerri L. Carter Jeromy John Hodge Donta Eugene Hubbard Melanie Ruth Conrow Lawson Eric Lee Lembke Thomas Wesley Meyer • Sarah E. Bussman Munns Justin S. Nabors Lathem A. Scott • Sean Michael Stewart Aaron J. Widhalm Cherilyn Gepford Widhalm Bianca Henline Woods

CLASS OF 1999

David P. Bates Jr. • Martha E. Wilke Bates • Stephen Andrew Foutes Kristine Marie Hansen Brandy Espenschied Lembke Linda Ragene Miller

CLASS OF 2000

Amy Elizabeth Sneed Hodge Laura Elizabeth Topel Jones Katrina Michelle Rockot Kimble Randy L. Kimble Livia Still McCauslin • Jill Yager Nabors Charlotte Westhues Niemeier• Recille Joann Norris Farahnaz Rahmatpanah Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith • Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding James J. West

CLASS OF 2001

Brian Joseph Bohner • Tisha Marie Flaherty Clark Amanda Kathleen Gray Aaron Thomas Mepham Money Carolyn B. Shepard Money Sarah D. Moulder • Kyle Eugene Platz Rick Errett Sage Eric Fili Savaiinaea Melissa Krog Savaiinaea

CLASS OF 2002

Debra Kay Fitzgerald Carmack • Kendal Woolf Clark Deborah Jennings Forderhase Erin Briana Paulsmeyer Gerloff • Debbie A. Goodwin Jane Ellen Kruse Jessica Ann Michel-Marziani Kellie Piesbergen Platz Aimee Sage Scott A. Skinner Barbara L. Thurmon Anna Kathryn Meier West

Honor Roll CLASS OF 2003 Robert F. Alexander II Jenny Martin Anspach Kimberly Kay Brady Amy Elizabeth Lewis Dake Anthony Johnson Teresa Maxine Martin Valerie A. Gosney Simpson Carrie Ann Strodtman Carmen M. Wiseman Venable

CLASS OF 2004

Katie Rebecca Chitwood Tina M. Braun Foglesong Martin Henry Gerloff II • Miki Maurice Merritt Myles Wilson Proctor

CLASS OF 2005

Timothy Joseph Chitwood Heather Lessly Hilgedick Emily F. Merritt Lee Ann Sanders Mark C. Stone Salum James Stutzer Carlei Rose Bryan Wies Charlie F. Wilson

CLASS OF 2006

Chelsie Elizabeth Darr Scott Arthur Morris Amy M. Wies Nation • Crystal L. Neufeld Melia T. Young Pfannenstiel • Christy Lynn Napier Proctor Ashley Nicole Backers Raithel William T. Zwikelmaier

CLASS OF 2007

Nathan Frank Breland Sarah Schenk Earlywine Jonathan Eugene Holem Jennifer Lester-Stutzer Kathryn N. Martin Todd D. Oberlin • Layna Ann Richardson Patrick Neil Stroupe Teresa Dawn Taylor Matthew Trent Vandelicht Marvin Anthony Williams

CLASS OF 2008

Kate Diane Gruenewald Mary Donece Henke Mitchell Andrew Morrow Marilyn Nicole Wellborn

CLASS OF 2009

Allison Kay Allgood Caleb Michael Biggs Andrew James Glatczak Allison J. Hoy Harris Cassandra Jean Mueller • Rene Linette Offineer Revelle Jodi Renee Rush Jennifer Leigh Schmidt Kyle J. Schuster Rita Jean Schuster

Andrew James Dreyer Natalie Jane Rolph Dreyer Lorryn Michea Ray’Chel Jackson McCall D. Kenney Prosser Jennifer A. Schoch Shepard Matthew Alan Sherman Elaine Cherie StevensonGibson Jaimie Sublett Caryn Elizabeth McDonald Yeager

Estate Gifts Cora E. Adkins Estate Ola Lee Barnett Estate Ruth A. Benner † Estate Jack and Jennie Golding Estate

CLASS OF 2011

Nicholas Timothy Mackey Beaty Travis Allan Brobst Lexa Dalene Brooks Thomas Karl Brown Samantha Gross Chott Andrew Stephen Cornilsen Lacey Elizabeth Eaton Clay Farris Amanda Sue Hale Clint Sean Hamilton Dalton Levi Henry Jacob Gene Lorentzen Jenna Rose Mick Amber Renae Monnig Samantha K. Pritchett Erica Layne Robuck Drew J. Sells Melissa Williams Shipman Amanda F. Stone Ashlee Renae Whitener Kimberly Mary Wilson

Missouri United Methodist Churches and Church Organizations Missouri Annual Conference United Methodist Church Foundation Missouri United Methodist Foundation Missouri United Methodist Church Foundation The UMC General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

CLASS OF 2012

Mollee McCray Beaty John Andrew Coleman Kellie Handy Debra Ann Heggemann Melissa C. Morrow Katherine Mary Adams Otten William Michael Rambo III Briana Marie Raterman Rachael Mae Schmidt Maurine E. Leverenz Stewart

CLASS OF 2013

Shawn Marie Beard Elliott J. Black Kristen Elizabeth Bailey Blaser Jacquelline Elizabeth Denneny Shannon Kay Dickerson Marianne E. Inman • Kayla Rose Leeser Jennifer Leigh Mosley Corey Thomas Schelle Elizabeth Ann Wilson

Gateway Central District Farmington UM Women Grace UM Men, Saint Louis

Ozark North District First UMC, Lebanon Waynesville UMC

Gateway Regional District First UMC Presbyterian, Montgomery City Olney UMC St. Andrew’s UMC, De Soto

Ozark South District Campbell UMC, Springfield Houston UMC Salem UM Women Pony Express District Cameron UMC

Heartland North District Oakland UMC, Buckner

Southeast District Bernie UMC Charleston UMC Sikeston UM Women

Heartland South District Lake Creek UMC, Smithton Ohio Street UMC, Butler

CLASS OF 2014

Southwest District First UMC, Monett Nevada UM Women

Midstate District First UMC Jefferson City Ozark Chapel UMC, Laurie Trinity UMC, Moberly

Sabrina Lynn Eaves Briana Lyn Ford Sophie Tate Wilensky Kaitlin Williams

Other Churches First Christian Church, Boonville

Mark Twain District Bowling Green UMC

CLASS OF 2010

Amanda Sue Dodson Brand Jenifer Wilkinson Civey † deceased • 5-year CASF donor

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Parents of Students and Alumni J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison • R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander • Paul and Sharon Allgood Lawrence C. and Terri Rohlfing Anderson Norma Neal Anderson Gary E. and Sara M. Hackley Bagby • Richard D. and Gina Kay Winn Bailey Roland Eugene Banaka Elbridge W. Bartley • Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Paul and Tammy Beeler Joe E. and Jane Ash Belew Sharon Bell Dewey and Cheryl Bellers Milton S. Berwin Gary K. and Janet S. Blakemore • William and Lisa Boedeker Judy Bohner Eric G. and Diann Bonner Denny and Kathy Bopp Larry and Susan Catron Borts • Brad and Kristi Boyer Michael and Janet Brannan Alvin and Sandy Brass Clark and Holly Bredehoeft Robert Lynn and Morrene Hughes Britton Ernest and Anne Brock Allen M. and Jerri Brown Elizabeth B. Brown Richard S. and Barbara Burcham Brumitt James J. and Caryl R. Bryan Joseph W. and Margie Bunch Sally Swank Burke Todd Michael and Cynthia M. Pruden Byous John J. and Jerri L. Carter John Russell and Diane Cater Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Nettie N. Cherrington Joseph and Diane Chitwood Larry R. and Marilyn Clark Peggy Jo Davis Clatworthy Richard and Julie Combs Mark R. and Sadowna Conarroe Kevin and Cynthia Conley Richard and Ruth Ann Conrow Val and Saundra Crader Bill J. and Betty Ann George Crigler • Allen S. and Shirley Crites • Beau and Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson Lori Decker James C. Denneny III Michael and Susan W. Devaney Steven A. and Mary Beth Wise Dick •

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Kathryn D. Dickey • Seamus P. and Marge Doyle Daniel and Julie Dozier Tim and Maggie Drennan Dennis Clay and Barbara Cross Drew M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Mark and Becky Dudley Robert H. and Mary Gaines Easterday • Fredrick and Sheri Lynn Blakely Eaton Maurice Eckhoff Teri Edris William G. and Tracy Ann Handley Elmendorf Steve and Sandra Erisman David and Debra Eversmeyer Mark and Shari S. Fisher John A. and Joy Dodson Flanders • Timothy and Susan Ford David Fortel and Hope I. Tinker Charles and Amy Ann Utterback Foutes • David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox Robert and Tami Frazee Robert and Diana Freeman Barry and Sara Freese Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese John and Cathy Janney Fuemmeler Spencer and Rebecca L. Jackson Galloway Steve Galloway Dennis L. and Debra A. Gayer Jimmy and Elvina M. Gerhardt Chuck and Lori Geringer William and Paula Gimson Gary S. Glenn John O. and Beth Hammond Gooch Pamela Grohs Don A. and Jean Borgelt Gruenewald • John and Stacie Hall Kevin Hampson Donald E. Hamra • Marsha R. Standley Hansen • Jack R. and Dawn Harbison Charles R. and Doris Harlow Alan W. and Cindy Harper JoAnn Harral L. Kyle and Marie Frazee Hern Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Ilene Morrison House J. Douglas and Ann Hoy Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison • Patsy S. Huth Stewart and Pam Hess Huttsell William H. Jacobs •

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Bill and Roxi James Daryl and Karen Jefferies John G. and Martha G. Jewett Robert Louis and Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson • Stephen G. Johnson Steve H. Johnson Verne Wesley Johnson Jack L. and Lenora Stone Jost • Russell and Arthurene Keaton Patrick O. and Sandy Kelley David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr • Paul W. and Gail L. Germany King Constance M. Kingore Marlin James and Trudy K. Kinman Martin Kirby Frank and Lydia L. Breedlove Klocke • James R. and Richelle Adair Kluck Bedford F. Jr. and Kathryn Detring Knipschild • Chris and Debbie Kostelnik David and Sarah J. Felgar Kuschel Dennis and Debbie LaBoube Kathryn Strozier Lahmeyer† James and Melanie Ruth Conrow Lawson Jill Elaine Layne • Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Mark and Mary Jo Leeser Steven and Deborah Lehman Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke Chris and Brenda Lilly Larry and Tamie L. Lindsey Gary Wayne and Sarah Davis Linhart Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton Jamie and Jana Loge Mark A. and Pam Long Samuel Edgar and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Calvin and Sue Luckett James M. and Elisabeth Holman Luetjen Marvin Max and Mary Anne Watters Manring • William A. Markland Steve Martin Dale L. Mason Beth K. Kershaw Maxey M. Thomas and Betty Maxwell Marilee McCallister Dale and Amy McCampbell Don and Sherry McCarty William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh Steven D. and Julie S. McKay Daniel Joe and Tammy Carmack McMillan

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Elizabeth Durley Meals † Fred D. and Julie Jacobs Menees Kenneth and Jeanne Messina W. Darrell and Shirley Swisher Meyer Kirk Meyer and Kristy Ott-Meyer• Lincoln and Annie Montgomery Lisle H. Jr. and Danielle Brumagin Moore Thomas and Lisa Mosley Albert F. III and Etta Mae Mutti • Jerry and Charlotte Niemeier • Gene P. and Janet W. Nuse Malcolm B. and Mary Oliver John Orscheln Alfred F. and Mary Pannier Larry J. † and Carolyne Wilder Peery Timothy Turner and Leslie Anne Devaney Perry Byron and Cheryl Peters Knial R. Sr. and Elena Ruth Piper • Michael D. and Gwen Elaina Pope Geoffrey W. and Elaine M. Bennett Posegate • Robert and Carol Potrzuski James T. and Marie L. Powell Sam Lee Powell Kent W. and Becki Propst Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear • Gregory C. Ray Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon Ron and Lori Reinagel Braxton P. and Judith Engel Rethwisch Howell B. and Kathy Lynn Rice • Joseph P. III and Karen L. McAllister Rice Thomas W. and Deborah V. Richmond Mark C. Robb † Victoria L. Robb Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe Richard W. and Mary Beth Stegner Royston Michael Joseph and Maryann Rustemeyer • Tresa Ryan Lee Ann Sanders M. Dale and Penny Pihana Shaw Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Vicki Silkwood James W. and Lou Ann Brooks Snell Holly Geiger Snow • Vincent Sollecito Mick A. and Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Theodore L. and Ruth

Honor Roll

Faculty and Staff Marie Cheffey Spayde Brent Hunter and Patricia E. Duren Speight Chris and Deanna Sporleder James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman Jerry D. and Kristy Hanks Strickland Farrel Wesley and Julie Taylor Rhys N. and Sharon G. Thomas Troy and Sharon Thompson C. Craig and Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry Fred H. Thornton Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon J. Wesley and Joan M. Fuller Ummel Russell and Janet Vahle Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht Tony and Lori Vanzant John D. Waddell J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner

Carolyn Whitener Walker William R. and Constance E. Walters Carter D. and Sandra S. Leech Ward Jay and Kellie Waters John S. and Anne M. Watters • Chris L. and Patti H. Weber Bennie R. Jr. and Rebecca Taulbee Wenzel Claude R. and Diana Westfall Bernice H. White Steve and Carroll Flaspohler Wies • H. Kendall and E. Kathleen Wilcox Kimberly Willard Maurice H. Wilson William Kellar and Brenda Winkelmeyer Curtis and Cheryl Wood Robert O. II and Nanette Padgett Young William and Beverly Laidley Zimmerman •

Dr. Henry Graham, adjunct professor of art history, and his Art History class visited the new wing of the St. Louis Art Museum as a culmination of study of Prehistoric through Medieval art.

Photo left: The docent is pointing out items in the gallery with ancient Greek vases and grave stelae. Dr. Graham had warned the students that Greeks had a sense of humor. Students and their friends made the trip.

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President Emerita Marianne E. Inman •

Faculty Emeriti Joseph E. Geist Gale Hairston J. Keith Keeling • Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke James M. Luetjen William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh Karol R. Welcelean † Thomas L. Yancey

Faculty and Staff Keith A. Abernathy Barbara L. Anderson Lawrence C. Anderson Jenny Martin Anspach James P. Arnold Jill Marie Barringhaus F. Jerry Benner Milton S. Berwin Nathan Frank Breland John J. and Jerri L. Carter Nettie N. Cherrington Kendal Woolf Ruth Ann Conrow Deanna Rae Cooper Lea M. Daniel Susan W. Devaney Roger D. Drake Natalie Jane Rolph Dreyer M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Timothy R. Echternach John A. and Joy Dodson Flanders • Chad L. Gaines Janice J. Ganther Denise M. Haskamp-Gebhardt Elizabeth Gold James S. Gordon Jr. Henry B. Graham Rita J. Gulstad Sally E. Hackman Nancy Pandolfi Hadfield Mary Hrdina Lora S. Hudson Sarah Louise Hutchinson Joshua E. Jacobs Daryl Jefferies Lorea Ann Johnson James R. Kluck Melanie Ruth Conrow Lawson Melissa M. Loehnig

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Susan K. Long Alan G. Marshall • Amber Renae Monnig Dana L. Morris Betsy Ann Murphy Enrique Muruato Debra Marie Nation Mark W. Nelson Kenneth R. Oliver John D. Perkins Denise Evelyn Pihana Paul Porneluzi Andrea Jill Pratte • Kent W. Propst Robert A. Rackley Mozaffar Rahmatpanah William Michael Rambo Gregory C. Ray Francis E. Reardon Patrick D. Reardon Braxton P. Rethwisch Mark C. Robb † O. A. Robinson III Maryann Rustemeyer • Rick Errett and Aimee Sage Penny Pihana Shaw Jennifer A. Schoch Shepard Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Martha Jean Solomon Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Mark C. Stone Carrie Ann Strodtman Salum James Stutzer Keith D. Swanson Catherine J. Thogmorton Charles D. Thompson Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon Rick W. Tremain Roy D. Vandelicht Matthew T. Vander Vennet Dori Thomas Waggoner Sherry A. Wells Claude R. Westfall Sophie Tate Wilensky Charlie F. and Kimberly Mary Wilson Derry Allen Wiswall

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Businesses, Foundations, Matching Gift Companies, and Organizations 4E Sales Inc. AT&T Federal PAC AT&T Foundation Abbott Laboratories Fund Accurate Heating and Cooling Action Electric Inc. Addison Biological Laboratory American Family Insurance Amerisure Matching Gift Program Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Asbestos Removal Services Association of Women for Education Baldwin City Companion Animal Hospital Bay Traders Inc. Becraft Enterprises LLC. Blue Ridge Bank &

Trust Company BlueScope Foundation N.A. Bob McCosh Chevrolet Buick GMC Boone County National Bank Brisley Scholarship Loan Fund Bulte Company CMU Football Camp Charlie Brown & Co. Insurance Charlie’s Quik Chek Chillicothe Chiropractic Center Citizens Community Bank Clean Car Auto Rental Coil Construction Inc. Colgate-Palmolive Company Columbia Band Instrument Co. Commerce Bank Commercial Trust

Company ConocoPhillips Construction & General Laborers Council of Independent Colleges Danny J. Harris Agency Deloitte Foundation ECI Mechanical Inc. Emerson Emery Sapp & Sons Inc. Lonny Endicott Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Fayette Area Community Theatre Fayette Area Community Trust The Featherston Foundation Inc. First Federal Bank, F.S.B. Fresh Ideas Management LLC

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Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service Gatoer Enterprises Inc. Glasgow Study Club Goat’s Custom Auto Body Halliburton Foundation Inc. Harrisburg Cafe The Home Depot Foundation IBM International Foundation Innes Family Reunion Fund Inovatia Laboratories LLC Isle of Capri Casino Joe Machens Ford Jordan Charitable Foundation Kansas City Southern Kelly Press Inc. Kempf’s Storage Kovacs Drive-Inn Market La Crosse Lumber Company Littlefield Eye Associates Inc. M.M.M. Club Medart, Inc. Missouri UMC Foundation Mid-City Lumber Co. Midwest Physical Therapy Mike Keith Insurance Inc. Miknan’s Main Street Pub Missouri Arts Council Missouri Colleges Fund Inc. Missouri Conference UMC Missouri Employers Mutual Modern Litho Monnig Industries Inc. Mountain Springs Trout Park Inc. The Murton Group No Creek Cabinets Novus International Inc.

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PWArchitects Inc. Palen Music Center Peak Performance PepsiCo Foundation Phillip W. Spencer Insurance Phoenix Public House & Eatery Pizza Glen LLC Pomodoro’s Inc. Procter & Gamble Prosser Carpet Service Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts QuesTec Mechanical Quest Diagnostics Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. Scripps Networks Interactive Shelter Insurance Foundation Show-Me Caviar LLC Show-Me State Games St. Vrain Companies Inc. Stamina Products Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation State Farm InsurancePatricia Phillips State Farm InsuranceJennifer Wesselman Stockman Construction Stoneyridge Leatherworks Sykora Insurance Agency Inc. Target Corporation Trabue Hansen & Hinshaw Inc. Union Pacific United Rentals Verizon Foundation Walker-Winter Insurance Wall Funeral Homes Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors LLC Wells Fargo Community Support The Williams Companies Worldwide Technology Foundation

Honor Roll

Friends of the University Douglas and Mary Pat Abele Betty Adams • Ruth Windsor Adams Bonnie Agnew J.I. and Barbara Akeman Jim and Stephanie Allen Theresa J. Allison Angela Grace Strodtman Allphin David Allphin David H. and Meghan Anderson Robert F. Anderson • Anonymous Gary L. Anspach Butch Antal Daniel J. Arend Roger and Jane Ash Charles T. Ashby David P. and Emilie G. Atkins• Glenn C. Ault Bill and Peggy Ausmus Dorothy Jean Ayres Jared A. and Kelly R. Bain Daniel B. and Angela Baker Robert C. and Donna M. Baker Rick A. and Pam S. Bandermann Nancy Bandy Howard J. Barnhard • Randall D. and Cathy Barron Nick and Mary Bartholomew Marjorie K. Baskett Don and Janie Bates Sunny Bates Yolanda T. Baugh Martha B. Baylor Darlene Beaman Mary L. Beck Tom and Teresa Bedortha Bethany Elizabeth Beeler Patrick and Clara Bello Edward R. and Shelley Bennett Erle L. and Danielle Bennett Jerry D. and Joanne Berneche Marcia Lubbers Berry • Joseph and Francoise Bien Margaret S. Blackmon Diane Wilson Blackwelder Gary K. Blakemore Gordon O. Blalock Jason and Tricia Blankenship Russell and Dianne Blume Judith Bone Ted M. and Tammy Booker Gene C. and Cindy Bowen •

Dan M. and Darlene M. Boylan Sheryl Bradshaw • William E. Brame Clyde and Kim Bridgeman Cynthia A. Bridges Robert E. and Sonya L. Brisby Rick and Shelli Britt Dustin and Dani Britzman Elizabeth A. Broadus Keith Broadus Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown Tom and Mari Brown Penny Brown Kristina M. Brumitt Richard S. Brumitt Scott and Tere Brun Pam Buck Eric M. and Kelcey A. Buck Jane S. Burcham Rodney Burlingame Ronnie and Barbara Burnett Benjamin M. and Rebecca Burns Larry and Linda Burton Jack Bush Carol Platt Butler • John G. Byland † S. Jacqueline Byland Lauretta R. Byrd Richard E. Caine Donald Callis and Family Carol A. Capps • Ge Juan B. Cardwell Lawrence and Erma Jean Chambers Patricia A. Champion B. G. Childers William M. Clark Catherine Cloyd • Charlotte A. Coates Betty Collier † Sadowna Conarroe Thomas C. and Susan M. Conti Greg S. and Vickie L. Cook Richard W. and Dawn Cook Paul C. and Nancy Copenhaver Donald D. Corbin Leo J. Courter • Becky Courtney • Bruce T. Cox • Veronica M. Cox Ronald F. and Susie Cox Don Crader Monty and Kathleen Criswell Donald B. and Carlene C. Cullimore

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Nancy M. Cumberland James C. and Cindy Dack William J. and Melody R. Daily Irene Virginia Dalton William L. and Frances Dalton James A. Daniels Dan L. Davis David J. and Maria Davis Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Richard R. Day • Travis Nathaniel Day Jane Johnston Decker William Jared Deken Jose De Los Santos III Sally J. DeMasters • Mark K. Dempsey James C. Denneny J. H. Dethero Erin Deusinger Susan W. Devaney Margaret Ann De Wille James W. Dewille Terry C. Dewille Vicki Dexter Steven A. and Mary Beth Wise Dick • Kathryn D. Dickey • Mary C. Diehls John A. Ditto Todd Dodge • Doak P. Doolittle Bryan and Summer J. Dorcik Doris J. Dore Judy Drake Amy E. Drtina Patricia H. Drumm Joan Drury Tom and Sandy Druzgal Patty Dukes Wanda Louise Dukes Parnell and Patricia Duncan Margie Duren • Colly J. Durley Dave Durley Sharon A. Dyer Verl Edwards Christian and Gina Ekberg Eugene and Caryl Elkins Nancy Lou Ellis • Employees MO PLC Project Susan E. Enbysk Darell and Connie Erkerle M. Diane McIntyre Evans William and Phyllis Faulks Barry G. Felstead

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Newell S. Ferry III David M. Firestone • Sally A. Firestone Wendy Carter Fischer Andrea Foote • Peggy A. Forbes Karen R. Frankenfeld Tami Frazee Florence A. Chesnutt Friedrichs Nicole Fritts Fred F. Fuller • Caroline E. Funk Terry and Nina Furstenau • Sally Gaines S. L. and M. E. Gaines Spencer Galloway Jacque Gameson James R. L. Garb Raymond Garber Darrell and Darlene Gardner Martha Garnett Mikel D. Garrett Edith I. Anderson Garst Lyn L. and Becca Garven Kenneth Gebhardt • Michael Gebhardt Connie E. Gehringer Harold A. and Amy Germann Bernard W. Giese Helen C. Gift George and Virginia Gilleland Gail Gindro Monroe M. and Cynthia Ginsburg Chris Gissenaas • Martha J. Gleich Patricia A. Goodwin Rebecca Rae Gordon Robert L. and Linda Gordon Shawn A. Gott John T. Graff Dale and Maureen Graham Claudia Graham Nancy J. Graham Millicent B. Guerri • Roy and Paula S. Gust Doug Hackman Paul E. Haggard William C. and Deloris Hagman Nikki L. Hahn Walter Hahn Gerald A. Hahne Carolyn Hairston Brian Hall Thomas B. Hall III † deceased •5-year CASF donor

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Honor Roll Treva S. Hall Janet Hammen Ruth R. Handy • Pat Hanna Lisa Hannah Renee S. Happel Cindy Harlan • Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington • Kathryn Strok Hartzler • James B. Haskamp Mark. L. and Elaine Hassemer Nell Hawes-Davis Hawthorne Elementary School Shirley Hayward Katherine King Head Cynthia Spaugh Henderson Rebecca Henkey Lance Herrick • Maria M. Heyssel • James and Tia Higbie Leo R. Himmelberg Kurt E. and Kristin Himmelmann Morgan D. and Deborah Hinkle Ruth Benner Hix Elbert and June Hoard Shelley Hoffman • Linda K. Hogenmiller Richard N. and Patricia Holman Mary Holzhauser Jerry L. and Patricia Hood Gary and Jamie Hooyman Tammy L. Hopper Stephen Horgan Barbara Ann Huddleston Ross and Jennifer Hudson John and Cheri Huster Pam Hess Huttsell David Inman • Florence L. Innes Ruth Craig Innes Timothy Ireland Susan K. Jackson L. W. IV and Kelly Jacobs • Patricia Gail Jacobs Larry B. and Marilyn Jacobson Grace Donaldson James Mark Jarboe Ralph H. and Marie Jaynes Mark A. and Ellen Jefferis G. Willard Jenkins Dorla A. Jett Gerald L. and Barbara J. Johnson Kathy Johnson Nancy Johnson •

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Catrina Kaiser Larry A. and Sandra D. Kauffman Michael F. and Janet E. Kean Thomas T. and Sally Keating Stephen E. and Deborah J. Keefer Marjorie A. Keeling • Jerry C. Kelly Janet B. Kelty Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow Whitney E. Sr. and Day Kerr Moray Kiehl Kay Kimbell • Gregory King Douglas S. and Lisa A. Kirkpatrick James R. Kluck Johnny E. and Mary F. Knott Janeen W. Kooi Cleo Kottwitz William B. Kountz Jr. Robert V. and Cheryn D. Kraemer Shari Kraus Julie K. Krause Merlin and Ann Kreutzer • Jason and Mary Kuhlmann Benjamin F. and Yvonne Kutz Judy LaTurno Cheryl Ladage Larry G. Lady Chuck Lahmeyer Elsie Langland David T. and Kathleen Lawson Julia M. Lay • William D. Lay † • Jayne E. Layden Edward H. Lee Catherine Hampton Lester James L. and Ruth I. Lester Rickey W.and Brenda S. Lilly Richard L. and Nanetta Litle • Scott and Marybeth Litofsky Timothy R. Litteken Linda Litton Victor J. and Mildred Litton Edith Marie Long • James C. and Chris Losey Robert J. Lucas Steven D. Luetjen William J. Lundquist Sheryl Huecker Luster Kenneth R. Lutgen Jr. Nancy D. Lutz • Douglas M. and Joann F. Maassen Kay Marie Maassen Margaret M. Maassen

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Mary E. Maassen Sidney J. and Kristine M. Maassen Victor C. and Marcella Maassen Ted and Rita Madl Jack Magruder • Don Mahaffy • David J. and Mary Alice Malmo James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank • Dona M. Marlow Jeff and Ruth Marlow Margaret Marquard • Dave and Linda Martin John E. and Rosemary Martin Steve and Desiree Martin William Cody Martin Gill and Beverly K. Williams Mattli Beth K. Kershaw Maxey Richard F. and Kathryn Maxey Martin O. and Jo Ann May Betty J. Mayfield Marvin and Carol McCall Diane McClure Thomas M. and Sherry McGrath James W. and Susan McGuire Scott W. and Debbie A. McGuire Joan McMillan Jan McNiel Roy A. Meals Russell Meals Fred D. Menees Donna J. Merrell Mary Groce Merrifield • Kirk and Kelly Mescher Sabra Tull Meyer Stanley and Deborah Meyer Paul K. Meyers Charles and Holly Michaelis Mark and Barbara J. Michaels Dorothy L. Michel • Marie Miles Cory and Emily Jo Miller James M. Miller Stuart D. and Pam Miller Susan L. Hardy Mills Jim and Teresa Monks Allan J., Barbara, Jim, and Stephen Moore Allan J., Kim, Ashley, and Tyson Moore Lisle H. Moore Jr. Raymond A. and Rebecca S. Morgan

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Karen Morris John H. and Audrey A. Morton Steve and Virginia Mueller Virginia Mueller Stephanie L. Mullins Darren Douglas Munns Everett M. and Corva Murphy David W. and Jean Ann Myrick Helen L. Myrick Jerry and Melchora Myrick Karlton and Donna Nash Tim and Kim Nash Steven Nation • Dayton L. and Janice Neal Kent E. Nesvik Jerry Niemeier • Victoria Nolte Mary Norbury • Emily L. Nunnelly Tom O’Connor and Diana Moxon Carol O’Dell William C. and Dawnalynn O’Neal Robert S. Odom Daniel H. and Pat Oligschlaeger Michelle L. Oliver Doyle C. Olree Mike and Sharon Olson Marthanna R. Owens Donald J. and Judith A. Palm John Michael Palmer Karen Parker Jeanne M. Pascale David O. and Kim J. Patrick Mark D. Peacock • Margaret S. Peden and Bob Harper Larry J. Peery † Richard and Carol Pemberton Valerie J. Penn Gerald W. and Donna S. Pescaglia Mary S. Petty Greg and Lori Pfautsch Ray and Evelyn Pfautsch J. Robert and Lisa Phillips George C. and Ruth P. Platt Harold and Martha Pope Carol Potrzuski Claudia Powell Becki Propst Robert B. Puyear • Calvin and Carol Pyle Daniel and Donna Quanty Margaret E. Murray Quinn •

Honor Roll R-6 Elementary Teachers, Laddonia Timothy J. and Lisa Reed David Leo and Sylvia Remington Edward H. and Sigrid M. Renner Elmer E. and Diana L. Vaughn Revelle Roberta W. Richey John and Sarah Riddick Eva E. Ridenour Patti Robb Cresencia Roberts Anne D. Robinson James A. and Kitty Rogers Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Nora S. Rudd • Judith A. Rupard W. J. and J. E. Russ Garland and Peggy Lee Russell Jean A. Savina Diana C. Schaefer Carl and Ann Schaeperkoetter Claire Schaeperkoetter Arlene M. Schinke Robert Schnase Joel and Debbie Schnedler Paul and Lisa Schoephoerster Stephanie M. Sharp William T. Shay Ann Brookshire ShererSimpson • Ronald L. and Sara E. Shreffler B. G. Sides • Scott Simpson Sandra K. Singleton David G. Skelton • Melissa Green Skinner Barbara L. Skorupan Carmel Fabian Skrabal Donna Hutchison Slagle • Frederick E. Smith James D. Smith Robert M. and Mary M. Smith Suzie Smith William D. and Carol J. Smith Peter M. Soens • Gail Soja Michael D. and Linda R. Spilman Gary G. and Karla Sprick Gary Spurgeon Sarah E. Stamper Dan Stapleton Charles A. and Betty J. Stark Tom and Rosie Stauder James Steffan Steve L. Stegeman

Carolyn J. Steinhaus Luann D. Sterling • Philip E. and Pam Steverson J. Todd Stewart • Dan Stockman Danny H. and Dee A. Stoelting Vicky L. Stohldrier Mary C. Stone Jessica Lauren Spurgeon Stroupe Darryl M. and Jeana Sturino Ruth L. Svoboda • Carolyn Sweet Vern E. and Teresa Sword Kimberly A. Taliaferro Mary E. Taliaferro Betty Y. Tang Jerry Lynn Taylor • William R. and Darlene A. Taylor William and Donna Taylor Linda Tetley Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Paul and Colette Thies Galen B. and Linda K. Thomas Lou Thompson Kim Sinclair Thompson Jennifer Tisdel Eric Martin Trelz Karen Truxell Dara M. Turnage Ellis and Christy Tuttle Billy W. and Jane L. Upton Clarence C. Utley Melody Vandelicht Elizabeth Vander Vennet Patty Wagenknecht and family Tori Bartholomew Waggoner James K. and Kathryn Y. Wallace Robert F. and Jo Ann Walster Mary S. Watson Gordon and Michaele Weakland Kevin J. and Lori Weakland Randall E. and Jonetta Weaver Sarah Weber Jerry S. Weis JoAnne Weiss West Boulevard Elementary School Jennifer M. West Donna Westhues Robert and Candace Whittet Julia Parsons Widhalm Monica Widhalm Larry and Colleen Wies Robert Jr. and Edris Wilhoit •

Fall 2014

James L. and Kimberly Wilkinson Jerry Willer • Melissa Williams and Doug Solliday Robert P. Williams Ronald J. and Vera M. Williams Susan Williams Tony Williams Alfred J. and Jean M. Wilmes Mary Sue Winneke David Bradley Wiseman

Greg and Kimberly Wolf Michael J. and Patricia J. Wolf Jerry D. and Wilma Wood Robert Gail and Margie M. Woods Allen N. and Lisa Wright Pat Wright Joe Yoerger J. W. Youle Sarah K. Youngbauer James and Patricia Yuhas Irene Zeiger •

Friends of the Little Theatre Producer’s Circle Earl F. and Sunny Bates Commercial Trust Company Marianne E. and David Inman Inovatia Laboratories LLC Janet L. Jacobs Jay and Kelly Jacobs Janet B. Kelty William B. Kountz Jr. Missouri Arts Council Lathem A. and Nicole Parrish Scott

Director’s Guild Betty Adams Robert C. and Donna Baker Philip E. and Martha Baylor Milton Berwin Elizabeth A. Broadus Keith Broadus Donald D. Corbin Glenn Jr. and Veronica Cox Richard Dailey Amy E. Drtina Fayette Area Community Theatre Joseph E. Geist Larry D. and Patsy Harrington J. Keith and Margie Keeling Martin Kirby Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz Charles D. and Lou Thompson James K. and Kathryn Y. Wallace

Supporting Cast

C. Fred and Virginia Wood Bergsten Martha Rogers Holman George R. and Joy Rasche Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Sondra Sercu Spalding James H. and Susan Lusby Steele J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Ralph Lee Jr. and Delores Bland Woodward Thomas L. Yancey

Stage Hands Paul L. and Eleanor Rudd Calvert William M. Clark Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Michael and Susan W. Devaney M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond David Fortel and Hope I. Tinker Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese Spencer and Rebecca Jackson Galloway John O. and Nina Gooch William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler Joan McMillan Kent W. and Becki Propst Catherine J. Thogmorton

F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner

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Patrons of The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art Seraphim Darlene Beaman Jerry D. and Joanne Berneche Rodney Burlingame Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge Elizabeth Durley Meals† Ginny Monroe N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Thomas L. Yancey

Cherubim Charles T. Ashby David W. and Nancy Bandy Earl F. and Sunny Bates Jacquelline Elizabeth Denneny James C. Denneny III Roger D. and Judy Drake Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs William B. Kountz Jr. Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Marilyn Gaddis Rose Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott

Dominations J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner William M. Clark Glenn A. Jr. and Veronica M. Cox Susan Markland Donnelly Peggy A. Forbes Joseph E. Geist Stephen Horgan Roy A. Meals Garland and Peggy Lee Russell

Principalities Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown Mark R. and Sadowna

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Conarroe Paul E. and Milly Haggard Carol A. Joyce Sondra Sercu Spalding Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Wallace J. Jr. and Dara M. Turnage Ellis and Christy Tuttle

Archangels Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Larry and Linda Burton John G.† and S. Jacqueline Byland Sara J. Chaney Ronald F. and Susie Cox William J. and Melody R. Daily Todd W. Dalzell John A. Ditto Newell S. III and Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Mary Louise Johnson Forbes Florence A. Chesnutt Friedrichs Michael and Denise M. Haskamp-Gebhardt Treva S. Hall Pat Hanna and Jeanne M. Pascale Bob Harper Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington Martha Rogers Holman Betty Switzer Hutson Timothy Ireland Steve H. Johnson J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow Whitney E. Sr. and Day Kerr Gregory and Laura L. Vinyard King Shari Kraus Brock M. and Nancy D. Lutz Jan McNiel Diana Moxon Dayton L. and Janice Neal

Fall 2014

Tom O’Connor and Diana Moxon Margaret S. Peden and Bob Harper Gerald W. and Donna S. Pescaglia George William Potter George Robert and Joy Rasche David Leo and Sylvia Remington James A. and Kitty Rogers Joel and Debbie Schnedler William T. Shay Gary G. and Karla Sprick Dan Stapleton Tom and Rosie Stauder James H. and Susan Lusby Steele George W. and Carolyn Sweet Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Charles D. and Lou Thompson Melissa Williams and Doug Solliday Matthew Maurice Wilson

M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Sara Ann Walkup Drummond Sharon A. Dyer Tina M. Braun Foglesong Joseph V. and Anne L. Hix Gameson Darrell and Darlene Gardner Glasgow Study Club Gary S. Glenn Henry B. and Claudia Graham Janet Hammen James B. and Regina M. Haskamp Vicki Watt Headley James and Tia Higbie Ralph H. and Marie Jaynes David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr James and Melanie Ruth Conrow Lawson Samuel Edgar and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas

Angels

In appreciation for the countless hours of volunteer service to the Gallery

Eva M. Allen Norma Neal Anderson Association of Women for Education William V. and Dorothy Jean Ayres Robert C. and Donna M. Baker William Bastin Jr. and Penny Brown Joseph and Francoise Bien Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Robert Lynn and Morrene Hughes Britton Elizabeth B. Brown Donald B. and Carlene C. Cullimore Richard M. Dailey Richard K. and Theresa M. Davis Patricia H. Drumm

Sabra Tull Meyer James M. Miller Linda Ragene Miller Everett M. and Corva Murphy Kent E. and Nancy Morrison Nesvik Gene P. and Janet W. Nuse Larry † and Carolyne Wilder Peery Richard and Carol Pemberton Kent W. and Becki Propst John and Sarah Riddick Paul and Lisa Schoephoerster Dexter Slagle Martha Jean Solomon Michael D. and Linda R. Spilman Catherine J. Thogmorton Kim Sinclair Thompson Ralph Lee Jr. and Delores Bland Woodward

Docents for The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art

Jan Addison Barbara Miller Alexander Nancy Anderson Norma Neal Anderson Dorothy Jean Ayres Donna M. Baker Philip E. Baylor Morrene Hughes Britton Elizabeth B. Brown Olinda Cash Susan Markland Donnelly Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Newell S. Ferry III Milly Haggard Patsy G. Harrington Patricia (Pat) Hilgedick Marjorie A. Keeling

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Marilyn Kirby William B. Kountz Jr. Beverly K. Williams Mattli Edith McGuire Elizabeth J. McIntosh Marjorie Crews McMillan Virginia Lloyd Monroe, Director Janice Neal Janet Nuse Ann Ipsen Parks Carolyne Peery Bonnie Potter Theresa Rohlfing Ann Schafer Connie Shay Jane Shover Karla Sprick Susan Lusby Steele Lou Thompson Lola Watts Delores Bland Woodward Marilyn Miller Young

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Friends of the Swinney Conservatory of Music Allen and Jerri Brown Commercial Trust Company Bruce Cox First UMC Lebanon Walter Hahn Ted House Jay and Kelly Jacobs Jack and Lenora Jost Missouri Arts Council Ruth Nickerson Malcolm and Mary Oliver Palen Music Center N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner J. Carolyn Small James Steffan

Conductor’s Circle Jack and Mary June Birbeck Bush Cameron UMC Campbell UMC Springfield Janet Evans First UMC Jefferson City First UMC Monett Alpha J. Sutterfield Hahn Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs David T. and Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Timothy R. Litteken Ohio Street UMC, Butler John D Perkins Roberta A. Woodington Schlanker Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Rhys N. and Sharon G. Thomas Trinity UMC Moberly

Sustaining Friends J. Bruce and Jan

Addison Ida Anderson Anonymous Butch Antal Marilyn Birbeck Judith Blair Clayton Blodgett Jeanette Bopp Dustin and Dani Britzman Jerry Byrd Catherine Roberta Carson John Jr. and Jacqueline Cheary Mary Clay Columbia Band Instrument Co. Commercial Trust Company Paul and Nancy Copenhaver Robert and Becky Courtney Glenn Jr. and Veronica Cox John Cozean James C. and Cindy Dack Todd Dalzell Doak Doolittle Celia Drake M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Elizabeth A. May Edwards Pansyetta Glasner Fleener Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Ann Dewease Gainey Patricia Gainey Martha J. Gleich David Goodwin Debbie Goodwin Mary Lu Graves Albert and Helen Virginia Griese Emily Guion Latham and Rebecca Henkey Michael and Pamela Welcelean Hines Morgan D. and Deborah Hinkle Martha Holman Susan Jackson Janet L. Jacobs Gary Jones

Fall 2014

Alice L Freese Kennedy Cleo Kottwitz and Judy Ann Martin Parsons David T. and Kathleen Lawson Samuel and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Shirley Stewart Mason Mary Louise McWilliams Aaron and Carolyn Shepard Money Lisle and Danielle Moore Orpha Ochse William C. and Dawnalynn O’Neal Katherine Mary Adams Otten Ozark Chapel UMC Laurie Deronda Bird Page Paul and Joyce Ebeling Parks Judy Ann Martin Parsons Phoebe Carol Pomeroy Robert A. Rackley Michael B. Roberts Shirley Schroeder Schutte Keith E.Shostrom B. G. Sides and Susan Marner-Sides Theodore and Ruth Cheffey Spayde James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Kenneth R. Stephens Dianne Dietz Stever Sharon Nipps Stinnett B. Murphy and Linda Tetley Catherine J. Thogmorton Charles D. and Lou Thompson Nancy Farnham Turner Skip and Melody Vandelicht J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Waynesville UMC James N. Webster and Catherine Roberta Carson Karol R. Welcelean † James and Anna Meier

West Thomas L. Yancey William T. Zwikelmaier

Members Mert Adams Dan and Patricia Nemitz Adkison Barbara L. Anderson Don and Janie Bates Judith Bone Ronnie and Barbara Burnett Margaret Pettigrew Byerly B. G. Childers William R. Dineen Seamus P. and Marge Doyle Lacey Elizabeth Eaton Michael Gebhardt and Denise Haskamp-Gebhardt William and Paula Gimson Jonelle Richardson Hall Donald F. IV and Lynette Harrison William D. and Kathryn

Central Methodist University

Strok Hartzler Shirley Hayward Robert J. Henderson Jr. Jane Lammers Hicklin Ilene Morrison House J. Steven Jackson Paul Lanning James Lawson Gingy Lebold Melissa M. Loehnig Dward A. Moore Jr. Stephanie L. Mullins Carol O’Dell Donald J. and Judith A. Palm Dixie Farnham Philipp Kent W. and Becki Propst Floyd C. Satterlee Barbara L. Skorupan N. Keith Stockberger Vern E. and Teresa Sword Angela Roach Taylor Elnora E. Tucker Patsy Clark Tyrrell Chris L. and Patti H. Weber Sarah Weber

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Honor Roll Golden Eagle Club Jay and Kelly Jacobs Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Francis E. and Melody Reardon Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe

Eagle Club Earl and Sunny Bates Coil Construction Inc. Christopher Dalton Gatoer Enterprises Inc. Robert Hahne Terry and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Larry Lady Mark and Pam Long Thomas and Lisa Mosley Kenneth and Michelle Oliver Malcolm and Mary Oliver Charles and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Michael Scardina Mick and Jennifer Rathke Spaulding Stamina Products Inc.

Black Club Accurate Heating and Cooling Anonymous David W. and Nancy Bandy Bob McCosh Chevrolet Buick GMC William and Lisa Boedeker Boone County National Bank Nathan Frank and Brenda Ann Breland Cynthia A. Bridges Tom and Mari Brown Eric M. and Kelcey A. Buck Kevin and Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Larry and Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Richard and Ruth Ann Conrow Dennis Charles Cox Glenn A. Jr. and Veronica M. Cox Don Crader Val and Saundra Crader George Allen and Raelene Casatta Derrieux ECI Mechanical Inc. Employees MO PLC Project William and Phyllis Faulks Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service

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All-Sport Boosters Club Jimmy and Elvina M. Gerhardt Andrew Player Gift Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller Martha Rogers Holman Robert William and Marva G. McBride Iglehart Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs Joseph Thomas and Sondra L. Lynch Jarnegan Paul W. and Gail Germany King La Crosse Lumber Company Chris and Brenda Lilly Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall Richard F. and Kathryn Maxey W. Darrell and Shirley Swisher Meyer Kirk Meyer Clifford E. Jr. and Patty Mohn PWArchitects Inc. Robert and Carol Potrzuski Mozaffar and Farahnaz Rahmatpanah Mark C. Robb †and Victoria L. Robb Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. Shelter Insurance Foundation Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Show-Me State Games Frederick E. and Gayla Renfrow Smith Sondra Sercu Spalding St. Vrain Companies Inc. State Farm Insurance-Jennifer Wesselman Mark C. and Amanda F. Stone Larry D. Strickland Troy and Sharon Thompson Clarence C. Utley J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Jay and Kellie Waters Mary S. Watson Merlin Jane Uphaus Weber Daniel J. and Julia Parsons Widhalm Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Allen N. and Lisa Wright

Fall 2014

Lettermen Club Action Electric Inc. Theresa J. Allison Lawrence C. and Terri Rohlfing Anderson Asbestos Removal Services Bill and Peggy Ausmus Bay Traders Inc. Mary L. Beck Becraft Enterprises Dewey and Cheryl Bellers Patrick and Clara Bello Michael and Janet Brannan Donald R. and Deborah Williams Brashears Alvin and Sandy Brass Clyde and Kim Bridgeman Ernest and Anne Brock Bulte Company Joseph W. and Margie Bunch David W. and Carol Platt Butler Charlie Brown and Co. Insurance Timothy Joseph and Katie Rebecca Chitwood Citizens Community Bank Clean Car Auto Rental Commercial Trust Company Construction & General Laborers Nancy M. Cumberland James A. Daniels Travis Nathaniel Day William Jared Deken James W. Dewille Vicki Dexter Daniel and Julie Dozier Joan Drury Tom and Sandy Druzgal Patty Dukes Wanda Louise Dukes Parnell and Patricia Duncan Teri Edris Verl Edwards Emery Sapp and Sons Inc. Steve and Sandra Erisman David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox John and Cathy Janney Fuemmeler James R. L. Garb Chuck and Lori Geringer Donna L. Gilligan Kimberly Goforth Robert L. and Linda Gordon Shawn A. Gott William C. and Deloris

Central Methodist University

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Hagman Gale and Carolyn Hairston John and Stacie Hall Clint Sean Hamilton Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison John D. Harris Harrisburg Cafe Tammy L. Hopper Ted House Isle of Capri Casino Timothy Jackman Joe Machens Ford Julian Keaton Russell and Arthurene Keaton Stephen E. and Deborah J. Keefer Kelly Press Inc. Douglas S. and Lisa A. Kirkpatrick Kovacs Drive-Inn Market Spencer W. and Emily Laurie Mark and Mary Jo Leeser Larry and Tamie L. Lindsey Scott and Marybeth Litofsky Linda Litton Victor J. and Mildred Litton James M. and Elisabeth Holman Luetjen Victor C. and Marcella Maassen Steve and Desiree Martin Dale and Amy McCampbell Fred D. and Julie Jacobs Menees Mid-City Lumber Co. Midwest Physical Therapy Mike Keith Insurance Inc. Ronald G. and Susan L. Hardy Mills Monnig Industries Inc. Ginny Monroe Lincoln and Annie Montgomery Allan J., Kim, Ashley, and Tyson Moore Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Mountain Springs Trout Park Inc. Virginia Mueller The Murton Group Karlton and Donna Nash Tim and Kim Nash No Creek Cabinets Mike and Sharon Olson Peak Performance Byron and Cheryl Peters

Honor Roll Phillip W. Spencer Insurance Phoenix Public House & Eatery Pizza Glen LLC Pomodoro’s Inc. Prosser Carpet Service QuesTec Mechanical Quest Diagnostics Gregory C. Ray Timothy J. and Lisa Reed Patti Robb O. A. III and Anne D. Robinson Judith A. Rupard Carl and Ann Schaeperkoetter Keith E. Shostrom James George Stamos Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman Dan Stockman Darryl M. and Jeana Sturino Salum James and Jennifer Lester-Stutzer Sykora Insurance Agency Inc. Richard D. and Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Jeffery Lee and Jennifer Tisdel Trabue Hansen and Hinshaw Inc. United Rentals John D. Waddell Walker-Winter Insurance Bennie R. Jr. and Rebecca Taulbee Wenzel

Coaches Club 4E Sales Inc. American Family Insurance Todd Matthew and Maranda S. Tuley Anderson Gary L. and Jenny Martin Anspach Daniel J. Arend James P. Arnold Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Walter R. and Kathleen A. Welton Bauer Milton S. Berwin Caleb Michael Biggs Ted M. and Tammy Booker Clark and Holly Bredehoeft Robert E. and Sonya L. Brisby Thomas Karl Brown Bradley A. and Jessica Burbridge Benjamin M. and Rebecca Burns

Richard E. Caine Chillicothe Chiropractic Center Kevin and Cynthia Conley Greg S. and Vickie L. Cook Deanna Rae Cooper Jim and Jane Crooks William L. and Frances Dalton Jane Johnston Decker Jose De Los Santos III Terry C. Dewille Shannon Kay Dickerson William E. and Karen L. Hays Dierks Ross A. and Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Andrew James and Natalie Jane Rolph Dreyer Lonny Endicott Timothy and Susan Ford Robert and Tami Frazee Dennis L. and Debra A. Gayer Harold A. and Amy Germann James S. Jr. and Rebecca Rae Gordon Edward and Stephanie Griesenauer Pamela Grohs Doug and Sally E. Hackman Christina Heet Jerry L. and Patricia Hood Gary and Jamie Hooyman John and Cheri Huster Sarah Louise Hutchinson Michael F. and Janet E. Kean Jerry C. Kelly James R. and Richelle Adair Kluck Jason and Mary Kuhlmann Gary Wayne Leimkuehler James L. and Ruth I. Lester Rickey W.and Brenda S. Lilly Gary Wayne and Sarah Davis Linhart Jamie and Jana Loge Calvin and Sue Luckett Steven D. and Beth Glaser Luetjen Douglas M. and Joann F. Maassen Linda J. Turner Maassen Sidney J. and Kristine M. Maassen Dave and Linda Martin William Cody and Teresa Maxine Martin Andrew Robert McCampbell James W. and Susan McGuire Scott W. and Debbie A. McGuire

Fall 2014

Hats off to Keith Ruether Many have sadly noted the recent retirement of Keith Ruether, band teacher from Lebanon.

Keith was inspired in high school by CMU’s current band leader, Roy “Skip” Vandelicht who was teaching at Fayette High School. He was inspired by how much Skip cared for his students and by what Ruether at the 2012 CMU Alumni Band. he could pull from his students. From there it was an easy move over to Central Methodist where Keith graduated in 1986.

He first taught in Steelville then in Fulton where he might have stayed. However, the principal of Lebanon High School would not let up until Keith agreed to give them a chance. It was a great match, and Keith spent the rest of his teaching career, 14 years, in Lebanon.

Skip says, “Keith developed great band programs in all three schools by developing a sense of pride and respect within his students, schools, and communities. [He is] a demanding teacher, but his students know that he always has their best interest at the core of everything he does.

Keith is a highly respected member of the band directing community because he does have strong opinions about the way things should be done; and they always revolve around what is best for his students.”

It must have been difficult to give that passion for music and kids a rest. Keith says he looks forward to working on his farm, fishing, and playing golf, but one wonders how long it will be before we all see him at parades and competitions as an adjudicator or clinician, still helping guide students in music and life.

Joseph Byrd Mease Vernon Meckfessel Kirk and Kelly Mescher Miknan’s Main Street Pub Marie Miles Stuart D. and Pam Miller Raymond A. and Rebecca S. Morgan Jerry and Melchora Myrick Justin S. and Jill Yager Nabors John Michael Palmer Darren and Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Ray and Evelyn Pfautsch Patrick M. Powers Myles Wilson and Christy Lynn Napier Proctor R-6 Elementary Teachers, Laddonia Patrick D. and Leslie Peters

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Reardon Marshall Robb W. J. and J. E. Russ Kyle J. Schuster Matthew Alan Sherman Show-Me Caviar LLC Carmel Fabian Skrabal Dexter Slagle James D. Smith Chris and Deanna Sporleder Philip E. and Pam Steverson Vicky L. Stohldrier Stoneyridge Leatherworks Timothy Lance Walley Sherry A. Wells Jennifer M. West Aaron J. and Cherilyn Gepford Widhalm Jill Wiseman Michael J. and Patricia J. Wolf † deceased

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In Honor The following gifts were given in honor of alumni, colleagues, and friends.

R. Frederick Alexander ’58

Glenn A. Jr. ’51 and Veronica M. Cox

Marianne E. and David Inman

Marianne E. and David Inman

Chris Bantz

Roger D. Drake

Bowling Green UMC

Elizabeth Ann Bonner ’07

Bill J. † and Betty Ann George Crigler † Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison

Eric G. and Diann Bonner Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Joseph E. Geist

Catherine Roberta Carson ’77 Ted C. Snodgrass

Class of 1951 Rosemary Vineyard Richardson

CMU Opera Department Lacey Elizabeth Eaton

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Sara J. Chaney Thomas B. Hall II Stephen Horgan Gregory and Laura L. Vinyard King

Martha Rogers Holman David J. and Mary Alice Malmo Frederick C. Nix

Larry A. Kantner William B. Kountz Jr.

Ronald F. Knigge ’65 Stephen Glenn and Diane McClure

Brock M. Lutz

Patrick D. Reardon ’90 Chris and Brenda Lilly

N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner ’70 Catherine J. Thogmorton

James L. and Sandy Smith Kenneth R. Lutgen Jr.

Sondra Sercu Spalding ’57

Anonymous

Marianne E. and David Inman

Susan Marner-Sides ’78

Dorothy Louise Snyder Wallace ’49

Bernie UMC

Gail Soja

Max Holmes

Carl Morris

Bowling Green UMC

William B. Kountz Jr.

Thomas L. Yancey ’54

Marianne E. Inman

F. Gene Reardon

Sara J. Chaney Robert J. Henderson Jr.

CMU President Emeritus and Honorary Graduate ’13

Chris and Brenda Lilly

In Memoriam

The following gifts were made in loving memory of alumni, colleagues, and friends.

Keith King Anderson ’27

Robert H. Bray ’70

Timothy S. Diehls ’83

Karen R. Frankenfeld

Marilyn Berrier Birbeck

Beth K. Kershaw Maxey

Ronald Preston Anson

Robert O. II and Nanette Padgett Young

Merrill Elmer Gaddis

J. Carolyn Small

Joseph E. Geist Thomas L. Yancey

George Max Ashby ’50

Charles S. Cardwell ’13

Horace David Scruby

Emily L. Nunnelly

Mary Dione Auchly Michael B. Auchly

Robert and Emma Catherine Carson

Cheryl Harmon Bartholomew Tori Bartholomew Waggoner

Thomas E. Birch IV Marilyn Berrier Birbeck

Nannetta Marshall Brame ’48 William E. Brame

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John G. Byland

Ted C. Snodgrass

Ann Abernathy Clement ’47

Marilyn Dickinson Dimond ’59 Celia Utlaut Drake

Richard M. Driscoll ’51

Richard M. Dailey

Robert M. Garst ’41 Marianne E. and David Inman

Robert Paul Drummond

David L. ’58 and Kathryn Annabelle Gwinn ’55 Goodwin

M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond

David B. and Debbie A. Goodwin

Richard M. Dailey

E. Jack Estes ’59

John T. Graff

Carlos D. McCullough

Judith Estes Mounter

Dennis W. Dallman ’69

Mary Lee George Forderhase

Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs Sondra Sercu Spalding

Alan H. Yount

Katherine England Derque ’40 Caroline E. Funk

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Alan H. Yount

Merlin and Lorene Grannemann

Robert Daniel Frankenfeld ’58

Mary Ann Grannemann

Central Methodist University

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In Memoriam The following gifts were made in loving memory of alumni, colleagues, and friends.

Donald Wayne Groenenboom ’74 Michael B. Roberts

Doris Jean Hayes Anonymous Samuel Edgar and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Robert M. and Mary M. Smith Jerry S. and Linda Browning Weis

Lawrence D. Hern L. Kyle Hern and Marie Frazee Hern

Eleanor Mitter Hill ’76 Robert O. II and Nanette Padgett Young

William S. Holman ’47 Martha Rogers Holman

Sandra K. Peter Holmes ’57 Roberta W. Richey

Keith E. House ’49 Fred F. Fuller Ted House

Larry R. Jackson ’82 David C. Miller

Lew Wallace III ’52 and Daisy McKee ’51 Jacobs Richard S. and Barbara Burcham Brumitt

Patricia Morrow Johnson ’69 Gingy Lebold

Paul Evan Kennedy ’79 Alice L. Freese Kennedy

E. S. and Mrs. Khalifah Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer

Stanley Fuad Khalifah ’66 Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer

Sidney J. Kimbell ’41 James M. and Kay Kimbell

Martin E. Kooi Janeen W. Kooi

Witten Ledbetter ’48 Anne Ruth Ledbetter

Michael Gene Magyar ’89 Todd W. Dalzell First Christian Church, Boonville Mikel D. Garrett John G. Jewett Martha G. Jewett Gay Magyar Litteken Timothy R. Litteken Andrew Spencer Upham J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Matthew Maurice Wilson

Frederick D. Marquard ’67 Margaret Marquard

Roger Ward Mason ’53 Shirley C. Stewart Mason

B. Joe McClammer

Nancy Thompson Jones

Darlene Beaman

Aaron Thomas Mepham and Carolyn B. Shepard Money

Dennis Wilson McDaniel

Glenn R. Joyce ’61

Robert Gail and Margie M. Woods

Scott and Tere Brun Anne Raine Joyce Carol A. Joyce Louise Joyce Starr

Walter R. and Kathleen A. Welton Bauer

Charles K. McMillan

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William E. and Karen L. Hays Dierks Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller Brent Hunter and Patricia E. Speight James L. Stewart

Elizabeth Durley Meals ’38 Roger and Jane Ash Jane S. Burcham Donald Callis Family Glenn † and Betty Collier † Mary C. Diehls Susan Markland Donnelly Colly J. Durley Dave Durley Mary Louise Forbes Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese Lyn L. and Becca Garven Joseph E. Geist Bernard W. Giese George and Virginia Gilleland Kurt E. Himmelmann Robert N. and Ruth Benner Hix Elbert and June Hoard Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge Ilene Morrison House Marianne E. and David Inman Mark and Mary Markland Jarboe Mark A. and Ellen Jefferis Thomas T. and Sally Keating J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Moray Kiehl William D. † and Julia M. Lay M.M.M. Club William A. Markland William D. and Elizabeth McIntosh Russell Meals Doyle C. Olree Jr. Claudia Powell Robert A. Rackley N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Catherine J. Thogmorton Patty Wagenknecht and

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Family Thomas L. Yancey

Jasper Wade Meals Robert N. and Ruth Benner Hix Elizabeth Durley Meals †

Paul A. Montemurro ’58 Bonnie Jean Wickers

Robert K. Mordt ’54 Lois Nadine Turner Mordt

John Morris Jack R. and Dawn Harbison

Florence Puckett Morton ’37 John H. and Audrey A. Morton

Robert Neas ’57 Sandra A. Brauss Neas

Russell C. Nix ’29 Frederick C. Nix

Ivan L. ’54 and Sidney W. ’57 Peacocke Nancie Peacocke Fadeley

Jonathan R. Radtke ’90 Patrick M. Powers Sr.

Mark C. Robb Bonnie Agnew Allison Kay Allgood David Jr. and Angela Grace Strodtman Allphin Barbara L. Anderson David H. and Meghan Anderson Lawrence C. Anderson Todd Matthew and Maranda S. Anderson Anonymous Gary L. and Jenny Martin Anspach James P. Arnold Kaitlyn Michelle Bailey Jared A. and Kelly R. Bain Emily Christine Hilgedick † deceased

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In Memoriam

The following gifts were made in loving memory of alumni, colleagues, and friends.

Bange Jill Marie Barringhaus Yolanda T. Baugh Shawn Marie Beard Bethany Elizabeth Beeler Paul and Tammy Beeler Erle L. and Danielle Bennett Elliott J. Black Brad and Kristi Boyer Dan M. and Darlene M. Boylan Nathan Frank and Brenda Ann Breland Thomas Karl Brown Eric M. and Kelcey A. Buck Bradley A. Burbridge Chillicothe Chiropractic Center Joseph and Diane Chitwood Kendal Woolf and Tisha Marie Flaherty Clark K. Michelle Cochran Richard W. and Dawn Cook Jim and Jane Crooks Richard and Theresa M. Davis Jane Johnston Decker Mark K. and Katherine A. Dempsey Margaret A. De Wille Shannon K. Dickerson Bryan and Summer J. Dorcik Ross A. and Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Tim and Maggie Drennan Andrew James and Natalie Jane Dreyer Sarah Schenk Earlywine Sabrina Lynn Eaves William G. Elmendorf Employees MO PLC Project Darell and Connie Erkerle William and Phyllis Faulks Wendy Carter Fischer Mark and Shari S. Fisher Briana Lyn Ford Deborah Forderhase Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service Nicole Fritts Chad L. and Sally Gaines James R. L. Garb Dennis L. and Debra A. Gayer Connie E. Gehringer James S. Jr. and Rebecca Rae Gordon Robert L. and Linda Gordon Nancy J. Graham Doug and Sally E. Hackman

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Nikki L. Hahn Gale and Carolyn Hairston Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Mark. L. and Elaine Hassemer Hawthorne Elementary School Christina Heet Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Patricia Hilgedick Leo R. and Sharon Himmelberg Jerry L. and Patricia Hood Mary Hrdina Ross and Jen Hudson Deryanne Mackenzie Hustead John and Cheri Huster Sarah Louise Hutchinson Marianne E. and David Inman Timothy Jackman Janet L. Jacobs Jay and Kelly Jacobs Catrina Kaiser J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Jordan Gregory Kelley Patrick O. Kelley Paul W. and Gail Germany King Douglas Kirkpatrick James R. and Richelle Adair Kluck Julie K. Krause Jason and Mary Kuhlmann Benjamin F. and Yvonne Kutz Dennis and Debbie LaBoube Larry G. Lady Elsie Langland Gary Wayne Leimkuehler Eric Lee and Brandy Espenchied Lembke Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke Gary Wayne and Sarah Davis Linhart Scott and Marybeth Litofsky Calvin and Sue Luckett Steven D. and Beth Glaser Luetjen Douglas M. and Jo Ann Maassen Kay Marie Maassen Linda J. Turner Maassen Margaret M. Maassen Mary E. Maassen Sidney J. and Kristine M. Maassen

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Victor C. and Marcella Maassen Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall Dave and Linda Martin Kathryn N. Martin William Cody and Teresa Maxine Martin Lance Massey Gill and Beverly K. Williams Mattli Martin O. and Jo Ann May William D. and Elizabeth McIntosh Joan McMillan Daniel Joe and Tammy Carmack McMillan Fred D. and Julie Jacobs Menees Miki Maurice and Emily F. Merritt Kirk and Kelly Mescher Ethan Mignard Marie Miles Stuart D. and Pam Miller Jim and Teresa Monks Amber Renae Monnig Virginia Lloyd Monroe Allan J.,Barbara, Jim, and Stephen Moore Allan J., Kim, Ashley, and Tyson Moore Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Melissa C. Morrow Jennifer Leigh Mosley Thomas and Lisa Mosley Stephanie L. Mullins Darren Douglas and Sarah E. Bussman Munns Justin S. and Jill Yager Nabors Mark W. Nelson Recille Joan Norris Danie Oligschlaeger Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Darren and Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Larry J. †and Carolyne Wilder Peery J. Robert Phillips Kent W. and Becki Propst Daniel and Donna Quanty R-6 Elementary Teachers, Laddonia Mozaffar and Farahna

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Rahmatpanah Briana Marie Raterman Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon Patrick D. and Leslie Peters Reardon Timothy J. and Lisa Reed Eva E. Ridenour Nicole Wise Roark Marshall and Patti Robb O. A. III and Anne D. Robinson Richard W. and Mary Beth Stegner Royston Eric Fili and Melissa Krog Savaiinaea Diana C. Schaefer Carl and Ann Schaeperkoetter Claire Schaeperkoetter Corey Thomas Schelle M. Dale and Penny Pihana Shaw Patricia M. Sheehan Jennifer A. Shepard Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Scott and Valerie A. Simpson Scott A. and Melissa Green Skinner Carmel Fabian Skrabal Chris and Deanna Sporleder Sarah E. Stamper Vicky L. Stohldrier Carrie Ann Strodtman Judith Anne Strodtman Patrick Neil and Jessica Lauren Spurgeon Stroupe Darryl M. and Jeana Sturino Salum James and Jennifer Lester-Stutzer Jaimie Sublett Alexandra Nicole Surgeon William and Donna Taylor Paul and Colette Thies Gretchen Hayes Twenter Matthew Vandelicht Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht Kelsey Marie Vanzant Tony and Lori Vanzant Carmen M. Wiseman Venable J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Robert F. and Jo Ann Walster Randall E. and Jonetta Weaver JoAnne Weiss Marilyn Nicole Wellborn

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In Memoriam

The following gifts were made in loving memory of alumni, colleagues, and friends.

West Boulevard Elementary School Robert and Candace Whittet Aaron J. and Cherilyn Gepford Widhalm Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Carlei Rose Bryan Wies Larry and Colleen Wies Sophie Tate Wilensky James L. Wilkinson Kaitlin Williams Susan Williams Charlie F. and Kimberly Mary Wilson Jill Wiseman Curtis and Cheryl Wood Jerry D. and Wilma Wood Ralph Lee Jr. and Delores Bland Woodward Caryn Elizabeth McDonald Yeager Sarah K. Youngbauer

Julia Jenner Savina ’38

Luther T. Spayde ’36

Karol R. Welcelean

Jean A. Savina

Latham Bennett and Rebecca Henkey Phoebe Carol Pomeroy Nancy Farnham Turner

Barbara L. Anderson Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service Ilene Morrison House Janet L. Jacobs William D. † and Julia M. Lay William D. and Elizabeth McIntosh Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde James N. Webster and Catherine Roberta Carson

Charles M. Schlanker ’58 Roberta A. Schlanker

Dianna D. Shallenburger Barbara L. Anderson Marianne E. and David Inman J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Susan K. Long Amber Renae Monnig Jerry and Charlotte Niemeier Larry J. † and Carolyne Wilder Peery Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Martha Jean Solomon

Robert W. Shaner ’70 Catherine J. Thogmorton

Linda Stillman Slenker

Sherman and Naomi Roberts

Jack R. and Dawn Harbison

Howard J. and Celia Roberts Barnhard

George Stuck Smith ’51

Raymond J. and Roberta J. Rohe Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe

Ted S. and Christine E. Shepard Smith

Clarence T. Snyder 1904 Gail Soja

William Sandrock

Pat Stapleton Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg

Ronald D. Stone ’73 Mary C. Stone

James P. ’43 and Helen Puckett ’43 Thogmorton Catherine J. Thogmorton

Jeffrey Kendall Wilcox ’92

Janice Thompson

H. Kendall and E. Kathleen Wilcox

Stephanie L. Mullins

George Allen Vaughan Suzanne Bruening Forim

Cora Marie Apel Walker ’47 Thomas W. and Kristi Hackley Sherrard Mary Sue Winneke

Dorothy Louise Snyder Wallace ’49 Gail Soja

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William B. Toelke

Fern Bernice Pyle Wright George C. and Ruth P. Platt Calvin and Carol Pyle Charles A. and Betty J. Stark Galen B. and Linda K. Thomas Wall Funeral Homes Inc. Ronald J. and Vera M. Williams

J. K. Wright

William Arthur Wallace ’49 Gail Soja

Jack R. and Dawn Harbison

Farris Harden Woods ’20

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