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Fall 2011
A Year of Growth
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It’s All Greek to Barbara
2 My Corner of the World
66 years ago, Barbara Moeller contacted Florida College about getting her degree in music. Unfortunately, she was six decades too early.
3 The Dean’s Desk 4 Admit One
12 A Year of Growth The past couple years have been good ones, pushing Florida College in an exciting new direction.
5 Learning His Way 7 Living His Way 8 2012 Leadership Dinner 9 Leading His Way
16 Lectures 2012 The theme of our annual Lectureship will be “Of First Importance: He Died and Was Buried.” The title reminds us of the apostle Paul’s statement in I Corinthians 15.
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Society Circle Dedication The Society Circle (located at the north end of our campus) is intended to honor in perpetuity the Lifetime and Charter Members of the Florida College Society.
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My Corner of the World Dr. H. E. “Buddy” Payne ’65 | President
It is with great excitement that I commend to you the Fall 2011 edition of Florida College Magazine. This term, our ded-
ing several significant milestones in Florida College history. The most notable events include the dedication of
icated faculty, staff and administration are hard at work in
Society Circle at Sutton Hall and the Score for the Floor
the service of more than 500 young people who are expe-
Celebration. A handsome structure designed to honor
riencing the value of a Florida College education.
The Florida College Society for its foundational support of
In the following pages, you will read about our booming
the College will be formally dedicated on Tuesday, Febru-
campus culture of leadership, service and growth, short
ary 7. A catered dinner celebrating the dedication of the
stories concerning several of our students, and the exciting
new floor in Conn Gymnasium will be hosted on Friday af-
events surrounding 2012 Lectures. Let me be the first to invite you to our campus in Febru-
ternoon, February 10. I hope to see you then! Warm regards,
ary 2012 for what will be an uplifting and exciting week of events. In addition to our lecture series, the week will include numerous reunions and special gatherings mark-
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H.E. “Buddy” Payne, Jr., Ph.D. President
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The Dean’s Desk Dr. Brian Crispell | Dean of Students
The College’s Dean of Students is allowed a unique oppor-
themselves with coursework from professors who set a
tunity to work with approximately 500 students from near-
high bar, but they compete in intramurals, offer communi-
ly every part of this republic and some countries abroad.
ty service, give blood, serve in local congregations, and en-
What is striking about our students is not simply their geo-
courage each other in a multiplicity of ways. Our students
graphic diversity and common faith, but rather, their en-
come to this good place, tucked along the Hillsborough
ergy and passion. Our upperclassmen, for instance, while shouldering greater academic burdens, often fill the role of campus leaders. They set the pace here in many important ways: in the residence halls, as Supplementary Instruction
river, often times with an already-established moral compass—and they see the opportunities here to serve now, as well as preparing for a lifetime of service to our Father and mankind.
leaders, in various organizations—and, most importantly,
To serve these students, in turn, who are entrusted to the
by the spiritual focus of their lives.
College, truly makes pleasurable the work of the deanship.
Florida College also consistently attracts freshmen and sophomores who are among the highest caliber students found on any campus. Not only do they often challenge
Brian Crispell, Ph.D. Dean of Students and Professor of History
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Admit One Paul Casebolt ’99 | Director of Enrollment Management
Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keep-
a Falcon Days event. Students (and their parents) in atten-
ing together is progress. Working together is success.” In
dance have numerous opportunities to interact with Flor-
the midst of a down economy and year full of changes,
ida College students, faculty, staff, and administration at
the Office of Enrollment Management, along with several
various dinners and social events. They can sit in on classes
on-campus departments and constituencies across the country, did exactly that—and now we are experiencing the success of those efforts. I cannot begin to explain how blessed I am to have worked with all of these individuals over the course of the last year to reach this point.
to observe first-hand one of the things that makes Florida College so special: a rigorous education through a biblical worldview. And they can hear a co-sponsored session by the Office of Enrollment Management and the Office of Financial Aid: “Getting Money for College.”
This fall, Florida College opened its doors to a total student enrollment of 502—an increase of more than 5% from last
We just completed our first Falcon Days event of the year
year’s fall enrollment! This marks the first time the College
and all visitors indicated they found the weekend to be
has exceeded 500 in total enrollment since the fall of 2008.
informative and encouraging. Our next Falcon Days event
Though there was an increase in new students, this growth
is March 22–23. Go to floridacollege.edu/falcondays to
was bolstered by tremendous retention and persistence
sign up. We would love for you to experience what Florida
rates of returning students. Our upper-division population makes up over one-fourth of our total enrollment, with
College has to offer!
many of those students living in our residence halls this year.
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It is an exciting time to be at Florida College. We would
Paul Casebolt
encourage all high school juniors and seniors to join us for
Director of Enrollment Management
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Jonathan Wickersheim is learning His way. Growing up in Kenosha, Wis., Jonathan Wickersheim
Wickersheim performed the lead role in Arsenic and Old
was frustrated at having so many diverse interests—
Lace last fall, a thrilling first for him. “My mom always
cooking, airplanes, race cars, politics—and never being
wanted me to get into drama,” he says, “because I had
able to excel at any one thing. Now he sees that versa-
so much energy and I’d always be going nuts.” Arsenic
tility of interests as a strength (a background of “overall
was “crash-course stuff,” and as any FC thespian will
Business Administration Program Benefits • Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
agree, he learned a lot about time management. He
• Expert faculty with significant experience in the field
Wickersheim, a junior, has been a ‘professional dabbler’
was also grateful that any objectionable content in the
• Student/teacher ratio of 15:1
at Florida College: Junior/Senior Class officer, yearbook
play was unhesitatingly cleaned up, a gesture that he
• Internship experience
photo editor, Alpha Club member, SI (Supplemental
feels reflects Florida College’s special quality.
• Career placement emphasis
experience”), and Florida College as the perfect fit.
Instruction) leader, Math Lab tutor, Arete officer, and a participant in Forensics and several dramatic productions. He is pursuing his bachelor’s in Business Administration, a degree he hopes will be as versatile as he is.
“When we go out into the community, and people see us and ask about our school,” he says, “we’re representing, not just the academics that are available here or where the school is physically located, but what it
“For a very long time, I’ve had a fascination with automotives and cars,” he says. “I’d love to be able to get into that industry.” His dream job would be running his own custom performance shop. He can also picture
stands for. At the very least, it will get people asking questions, or maybe make what we say or try to teach have more weight.”
himself running for local politics (though “I don’t have
That is what sets Florida College apart for Wickersheim,
any aspirations for President,” he says).
and it’s how he is actively learning His way.
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It’s All Greek to Barbara 66 years ago, Barbara Moeller contacted Flor-
system—not to mention a new language—all
ida College about getting her degree in music.
while living amidst the chaos of a recent move.
Unfortunately, she was six decades too early.
With a test every Monday, she has not had a spare
“I thought, ‘That’s not going to cut it’,” she
moment to unpack.
said. “I needed a degree and I needed the
“I’m not good about computers and I have pack-
pre-requisites.”
ing boxes in every room of my house,” she says
Now, at 82, Barbara is back at Florida College—
with a laugh.
taking first semester Greek and getting a real
But she also says that the current students have
taste of the campus experience.
come to her rescue with flying colors: teaching
This is not Barbara’s first college experience. She
how to check her grades online, inviting her to
did get that music degree from the University of
sit in on other classes that might interest her and
Tampa, and lived a whole lot of life between then
generally, just showing kindness.
and now. She graduated just two points from Summa Cum Laude and served for three years as Class Secretary—then married and had five children, three of whom attended Florida College. “When it was time for my oldest to start thinking
campus experience],” she says. Students all over campus know her as Cricket— not “Ms. Barbara” and not even “Ms. Cricket.”
about college, I started teaching piano lessons so
“It’s just Cricket,” she says. “Like the little insect
we could send my children to Florida College,”
that comes out at night and sings. That’s me.”
she says. “And now it’s my turn.”
She re-adopted the old nickname from her
So Barbara is following in the footsteps of three
daughter’s Girl Scout troop to put her new class-
of her children and three of her grandchildren—
mates at ease. After all, there is quite an age gap
though sharing in their Florida College experi-
and Barbara is very conscious of it—but in the
ence was only a secret wish until a few years ago.
best way. She wants to fit in, but never “horn in.”
“I had never told anyone I wanted to come here
“I expected them to think I was an old fogey,” she
and take Greek,” she says “Well, God knew about
laughs. “So I resolved that I would not deprive any
it, of course, because He knew my heart.”
of these students of the fun that I had on campus in
And when her husband of 59 years passed away
college. And it’s a joy that they have accepted me.”
in July 2008, she planned to move home to Tam-
And that has been the best part for Barbara: the
pa and give Florida College a try.
chance to feel the love and camaraderie that her
“I know … I’ll move out to Temple Terrace and
kids and grandkids felt at Florida College years ago.
study Greek like I always wanted to,” she says. “I
“Since the first day of orientation, I was so over-
want to be able to read the New Testament like God gave it to us.”
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“I have just been amazed and humbled by [the
whelmed by the joy of being on this campus. And now I know what I have shared with my chil-
According to Barbara, it’s been a challenge to
dren,” she says. “I didn’t realize exactly their expe-
learn a new campus and a new computer-based
rience until I was here.”
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Adam Smelser is living His way. It requires a stout heart to pass through the fire of a
Behavioral Science and Business—Smelser is charting a
Dickey psychology course, and every so often that fire
course for a career in industrial and organizational (I/O)
will leap into the heart of a student—and a new psy-
psychology, “working with organizations and helping
chologist is made. Adam Smelser is that kind of student.
them to be effective.” Of the various sectors where psy-
A junior from Gettysburg, Pa., Smelser is in the Liberal
chology is practiced, he has found I/O psychology to be the most in demand.
Studies program at Florida College. After taking Dr. Dickey’s general psychology course, he was hooked on the study of the mind. He stayed on at FC for his undergraduate studies, with the aim of furthering his education with a master’s degree in psychology.
• Small class sizes for most upper-division courses • Dedicated faculty with open-door policies
about sharing, citing the verse in Ephesians that says,
• Interdisciplinary emphasis
“Let him who steals steal no more, but work that he may share with another.” “I know you don’t have to get rich to help people financially,” he says, “but I want to be in a position where I am financially secure and able
says of his chosen subject. “And it’s about people …
to help that way.”
Combining two of his Liberal Studies components—
• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Smelser says a large part of his future vocation will be
“It’s so closely tied to life and the way we operate,” he
and people are interesting.”
Liberal Studies Program Benefits
Helping companies and helping individuals is how Adam Smelser plans on living His way.
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Save the Date
The 2012 Florida College Leadership Dinner
Benjamin Carson, M.D. September 27, 2012 The son of a single mother in a tough urban neighborhood, Carson was running with the wrong crowd and failing in school, feeling he had no way out. He could easily have spiraled downward, but he chose another path. Driven by a passion for science and helping those less fortunate, Carson pursued medicine, and ultimately became one of the most respected neurosurgeons in the world. Carson’s riveting presentation inspires audiences to take charge of their lives, no matter what obstacles confront them. Soft-spoken yet charismatic, Carson commands the stage. He captivates people with a compelling presentation that’s humorous, insightful and thought-provoking, showing them the keys to turning great challenges into still greater triumphs.
Dr. Carson is an author, a professor of neurosurgery, plastic surgery, oncology, and pediatrics, and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
“Some say he would be a great man even if he never picked up a scalpel.” (PARADE) “Dr. Ben Carson has conquered many risky situations in his lifetime, both personally and professionally. In ‘Take the Risk,’ he explains how he looks at life and why God put us here on earth.” (Tony Dungy) “Read Ben’s advice, and you won’t just be more willing to accept risk, you’ll want to embrace it as something that can make your life better and more fulfilling.” (George Lucas)
To read more, visit floridacollege.edu/leadershipdinner.
Amanda Schaefer is leading His way. In the textbook for her business psychology class,
page science fiction novel—an “embarrassing activity”
Amanda Schaefer’s eyes always go to the small box in
that she admits to with a laugh.)
each chapter that spotlights a different culture. Signs like that make her think that a future in international business might be tugging at her sleeve.
Through her recent internship with the non-profit organization Family First—planning events and doing website work—she also feels the tug of working in
Amanda, a senior in Florida College’s Business Administration program, has reason to set her sights overseas. She lived in Ireland with her family for two years when she was younger, and her mother traveled abroad regularly through her work in the pharmaceutical industry. Among other places, Amanda has been to Egypt, Israel,
the non-profit sector. “I really want to use my talents to serve others,” she says. “Ever since I was young, I’ve just wanted to help people who can’t help themselves. Christ was a servant, and hopefully I can imitate Him in that aspect.”
France, and Germany. When she visited Ireland a few
She would also hope to represent Christ working in
years ago, it felt like going home.
foreign countries, many of which are largely devoid of
“I would love to travel the world,” she says. “How business is done in other cultures just really interests me.” How that might play out is still a mystery. Amanda can see herself working with a publishing company—the
Benefits of the Business Internship Program • Strong connection to Tampa business community • Annual Leadership Dinner program promoting networking between Business students and employers • Numerous internship opportunities available throughout the country • Job placement assistance available through the Florida College Career Center
His influence. “I want to show that I have a joy within me that has nothing to do with my possessions or my status,” she says. “Hopefully I can really display that and people will wonder, ‘Why is she like that all the time?’”
manifestation of a lifelong fascination with reading
As an intern and a student, Amanda Schaefer is actively
and writing. (She is currently ensconced in a thousand-
making plans for a future of leading His way. Florida College Magazine
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An Open Letter...
Dear Potential Adopter, First of all and most importantly, thank you for taking the time to consider this letter and all of the information in it. I know you probably have a lot of other things to do, but I hope this won’t be any burden to you. I plan to attend Florida College this fall. After much, and I mean much, consideration and prayer, I have decided to go to FC to experience the spiritual facet that I’ve heard about my whole life. Though it sounds somewhat FC-stereotypical to choose this as my reason, it is the truth through and through. I have been through many emotional struggles in my life, and the one aspect that has gotten me through it all is faith. To have an opportunity to receive a college education surrounded by both professors and students with the same foundation that my life is built on is one that I hope to be able to take advantage of; not only to spiritually strengthen myself, but also to gain
Leah Gann
the tools to help others learn about Him along the way. Unfortunately, to be able to achieve the hope of attending Florida College, I will need to have some financial assistance. It is because of this fact that I am humbly asking for any help that you could give me. Without sounding like I am throwing myself a pity party, my family is in a bit of a tight situation when it comes to money, and that has greatly affected the available funds that I have to pay my way through college. With my father putting himself through nursing school and my mother dealing with the fiscal difficulties that come with some very trying, costly family ordeals, as much as they would like to help, my parents will not be able to provide any help concerning paying my way through college. I know that money is of very little importance when it comes to priorities in one’s life. Unfortunately, it takes a leap towards the top as I grow up and find my way in this world. Thank you once again for even reading through to the end of this letter. I pray that whether you decide to “adopt” me or not, you find this piece of paper as a small ‘day-brightener.’ If, by any chance, I am blessed enough to get to talk to you further about your help, I’ll go ahead and start saying my thank you’s right now. I do not in any way want to be an inconvenience to anyone, but please know that any aid I receive will not go unappreciated. Have a blessed day! Sincerely,
Florida College
“After much consideration and prayer, I have decided to go to FC to experience the spiritual facet that I’ve heard about my whole life.” Leah Gann is one of many students benefiting from Florida College’s unique Adopt program. To learn more about
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A Year of Growth
The Student Center comes alive every morning after Chapel as students check their mailboxes and socialize.
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Spend an hour at Florida College and you’ll see a bloom-
students can specialize in Sports Management or
ing campus, a vibrant student body, and feel the energy
Business Administration. And students with an inter-
that comes from positive change. The past couple of
est in professional careers can focus in pre-med, pre-
years have been good ones, pushing Florida College in an
nursing, or pre-law through the Liberal Studies major.
exciting new direction.
The beauty of all the Florida College majors is in their
Four-Year Programs are the Future
breadth and flexibility—and the experts agree.
With the introduction of the Business Administration
“Most of the experts in pre-med or pre-law are tell-
and Communication majors, there has been quite a
ing us they want students who are well-rounded and
shift in the academic focus at Florida College. “You
strong in the liberal studies,” says Northcutt.
can really see the difference in the second semester
Combine that liberal arts focus with a Biblical foun-
of the sophomore year,” says Vice President Dr. Doug
dation, and the four-year programs are a prescription
Northcutt. “It’s an academic community.”
for success.
Students have more options than ever—they can
“The academics here are strong, and they are also in
now choose Bible-focused majors like Biblical Educa-
the context of faith in God and Christ,” says Northcutt.
tion, Biblical Languages, or New Testament. Business
“We can’t overemphasize that fact.”
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Since the introduction of the newest degree programs, Florida College has also seen an upswing in enrollment—further proof that offering more fouryear programs makes financial sense. “The more we can retain students in the junior and senior year, the stronger we’ll be,” says Northcutt. The numbers don’t lie. Enrollment has once again grown past 500, and the statistics show a more ethnically and regionally diverse student body. Enrollment of students in minority groups has nearly doubled since 2007, and Florida College continues to pull from a wide range of states and countries. “We’ve got lots of great kids from California, Texas, the Midwest, and the Northeast. And within a group of 500 students, that’s unusual,” says Dr. Brian Crispell, Dean of Students. “We draw from a national base, and I’m not
Florida College Blood Drive (Fall 2011)
sure that there’s another campus just like this one.” In a recent poll conducted by the Advising Office, a large majority of the 2011 freshman class indicated their intent to graduate from Florida College with a bachelor’s degree. In the Business program alone, 68 of the 102 enrolled students are freshman and sophomores. And from a retention perspective, that’s the brass ring: keeping students enrolled from their freshman year through graduation boosts Florida College in more ways than one.
The Importance of Campus Culture But, of course, it’s not all about academics. Campus culture does just as much to keep students committed to a college, and students who feel engaged and involved for four years will want to provide support, long after graduation, as alumni.
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So, how do you keep a growing student population
And according to Paul Casebolt, Director of Enroll-
happy and active? Start with lots of comfortable, us-
ment Management, the relocation will improve syn-
able space—and this past summer was chock-full of
ergy between the student-focused Admissions, Ad-
improvement projects designed to keep students on
vising, and Financial Aid offices. This makes life easier
campus after classes.
for current and prospective students.
The Student Center and Dicus Hall received complete
“It creates a one-stop shop for getting into college,
makeovers, with faculty offices relocated to the newly
planning in college, and paying for college,” he says.
revamped Dicus to make room for the offices of Ad-
Conn Gymnasium also received a reboot, with a brand
missions and Financial Aid. The entire Center was also
new floor, lighting, and scoring equipment. These
outfitted with plush furniture, flat-screen TVs, and
changes came just in time for Florida College’s new
enough tables and chairs to seat scores of students.
women’s club level basketball team—the College’s
These changes were part of an initiative to make the Student Center the social hub it once was—and it
“Adding a women’s sport was an easy call,” says Athlet-
worked. In recent years, the Student Center felt like a
ics Director Kenny Moorer. ”We have a higher percent-
ghost town on evenings and weekends. This year, it’s
age of women right now in the student body. And
been packed with students—all day, every day.
club level status allows an institution to test the waters.”
“I noticed from the day I showed up that the focus
“I am extremely excited to play this year,” says sopho-
of campus had shifted a little bit. The Student Center
more Danae Roy. “Last year I missed playing so much,
is where people are going to be,“ says junior Daniel
and I can’t wait to get started and to be back in the
Broadwell, president of Student Body Government As-
gym on a regular basis.”
sociation. “It’s much more of a center for campus life.”
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Dr. Crispell agrees. “Walk through there on an after-
While campus improvements and new teams keep
noon or evening and you’ll see lots of students. It helps
the energy up, Florida College’s social culture has al-
lift student morale and makes them feel connected.”
ways been founded on interactions between people:
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seventh collegiate sport.
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student to student and student to faculty. And thanks
Broadwell. “Things will be done more collegiately and
again to the four-year programs, that social culture is
more professionally.”
changing for the better.
Most importantly, upperclassmen are showing under-
“The classroom has changed,” says Phil Yoho, Business
classmen they can get a great education with a Bibli-
Administration Department Chair. “Students are more
cal focus and be successful after graduation. They can
attentive, they’re asking more questions, they’re stay-
be part of an academic community that still provides
ing after class. As they become juniors, they realize it’s
ample opportunities for fun. Really, they can have it all.
time to get focused.”
“They’re seeing students who have stayed, who are
And upperclassmen bring those mature, focused at-
getting a good education, and who are getting work,”
titudes out of the classroom, transforming the entire
says Dr. Northcutt. “They are seeing academic success.”
campus mindset from “an extension of the FC camps”
Full Steam Ahead
to a culture of serious scholarship. In addition, more upperclassmen have elected to live on campus this year—which sends a message to freshmen and sophomores.
The forecast at Florida College is sunny—and it seems that everyone is noticing the change. “I feel it on campus. This year feels different,” says Yoho. “It seems that everything is moving in the right
“It gets them excited about coming back,” says
direction and it’s feeding through the administration,
Broadwell, who occupies a suite in Boswell Hall.
through the faculty, and down to the students.”
“When you live off-campus, it’s like stepping out the door. Staying here keeps you as involved as possible.” The upperclassmen are definitely involved, with juniors and seniors currently occupying all positions in the Student Body Government Association.
Yet, fortunately, one thing at Florida College will not change: a Christian-to-Christian focus on strengthening and encouraging one another. “It really comes down to each and every individual interaction,” says Crispell. “If we are treating each other
“The hope is that, as the leadership is older and
the way we ought to, there is a tendency to see posi-
more mature, the perception will change,” says
tives in it—and there’s an awful lot of positive here.”
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“Of First Importance: He Died and Was Buried” Evening Lectures Time
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
7:30 PM
The Price of Sin Ed Harrell “By his wounds you were healed”
Death to Sin Tom Hamilton “Buried with him through immersion into death”
Victory Over Sin Dee Bowman “Impossible for him to be held by its power”
Hutchinson Auditorium Morning Sessions Time
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00 AM
The Grace of God Warren Berkley “By the grace of God He might taste death for everyone”
The Passover Randy Harshbarger “Christ our Passover has also been sacrificed”
Our Propitiation Frank Walton “He himself is the propitiation for our sins”
10:00 AM
The Humility of God David McClister “He did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped”
The Sacrificial System Ken Craig “The offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all”
Our Reconciliation Pat Farish “He has now reconciled you in his fleshly body through death”
11:00 AM
The Power of God Antoine Holloway “He made a public display of them, triumphing over them by the cross”
The Righteous Sufferer Rick Liggin “Many are the afflictions of the righteous”
Our Ransom Alan Yeater “Who gave himself as a ransom for all”
12:00 PM
The Holiness of God Craig Bean “I will vindicate the holiness of my great name”
The Covenant Josh Creel “The new covenant in my blood”
Our Justification Roger Williams “The justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus”
A complete schedule of the Lectureship topics will be available soon at floridacollege.edu/lectures.
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2012 Florida College
Lectureship The theme of our annual Lectureship will be Of
cross in God’s plan—what it shows about God, how
First Importance: He Died and Was Buried.
it was foreshadowed in the Old Testament, and how
The title reminds us of the apostle Paul’s statement
it secures our redemption. Each lesson will empha-
in I Corinthians 15: “For I delivered to you as of first
size the practical implications of living in the shad-
importance what I also received, that Christ died
ow of the cross.
for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day
The series will end with a lesson on the resurrec-
according to the Scriptures …” (vv. 3–4). The death,
tion of Christ. This will be a message of victory and
burial, and resurrection of Christ are facts that all
hope, and will anticipate the theme of the 2013 Lec-
Christians regard as the core of the gospel message, so this year’s series takes a hard look at the first part of these key events—the cross of Christ. The evening lectures are structured around the
tureship, which will consist of studies in the resurrection of Jesus. The Lectureship will be held February 6–9, 2012,
death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The day-
and we look forward to meeting the many visitors
time lessons will focus on the significance of the
on our campus.
Don’t forget to register for Lectures! Fill out our new, easy-to-use form at floridacollege.edu/lectures.
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Lectures 2012 Social Calendar
Reunite
with your former classmates during Lectures! Check the calendar below for your class’s reunion event and make your plans to attend.
1972 1982 1987
Sutton Dining Hall
1992
Monday, February 6 11:30 AM
2002
Concerts
Ladies Tea
Wind Ensemble & Chorus Friends & Jazz Ensemble
Saturday (February 4, 2012) 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Class of ’92 picnic & playday, Florida College Academy
3:00 PM
Class of ’87 reunion gathering, Home of Joe and Margaret Hammontree
maria.campos@charter.net mike@bluecotton.com
Sunday (February 5, 2012) 2:00–3:00 PM
Sunday Singin’ in the Gym, Conn Gymnasium
Monday (February 6, 2012) 8:30 AM
Golf Tournament, Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club
11:30 AM
Ladies’ Tea, Sutton Dining Hall—Donation $25
2:00–4:00 PM
Alumni Chorus rehearsal, McCarty Auditorium
9:30–10:30 PM
Prospective Student Reception (Grades 9–12 and parents), Boswell Hall Grand Salon
9:30 PM
Reunion Socials: 1972—Home of Dan and Kathy Petty 1982—Location TBA 1987—Home of Joe and Margaret Hammontree
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maryloudickerson@gmail.com or 813.989.0876
pettyd@floridacollege.edu loujean@gmail.com margarethammontree@verizon.net
floridacollege.edu
1992—Sutton Lobby 2002—Sutton Dining Hall
maria.campos@charter.net joe.a.cable@gmail.com
Tuesday (February 7, 2012) 12:30–3:00 PM
Class of ’02 picnic, Sutton Dining Hall
1:00 PM
Florida College Society Luncheon, Location TBA
2:15–4:15 PM
Florida College Athletic Association Council Meeting, Second Floor Library Conference Room
3:00 PM
Dedication of Society Circle, Sutton Circle
joe.a.cable@gmail.com
Wednesday (February 8, 2012) 10:00–11:00 AM
Adopt Program Reception, Henderson Dining Hall
12:30 PM
Class of ’72 luncheon, Woodmont Clubhouse
1:00–2:00 PM
“Getting Money for College: How to Pay for a College Education,” McCarty Auditorium
2:00–2:30 PM
High School Students’ Reception, Legacy Courtyard outside McCarty Auditorium
3:00–4:30 PM
Wind Ensemble and Chorus Concert, Hutchinson Auditorium
5:00 PM
Class of ’82 dinner, Location TBA
pettyd@floridacollege.edu
loujean@gmail.com
Thursday (February 9, 2012) 3:00–4:30 PM
Jazz Ensemble and Friends Concert, Hutchinson Auditorium
Friday (February 10, 2012) 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Alumni Chorus rehearsal, McCarty Auditorium
4:00 PM
Score for the Floor Celebration, Conn Gymnasium
7:00 PM
Homecoming Festivities and Basketball Game (Falcons vs. Alumni), Conn Gymnasium
Saturday (February 11, 2012) 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
Alumni Chorus Recording, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church
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Dedication of Society Circle Society Circle will be the crowning jewel of the north end of the Florida College campus. Its beauty and tranquility will be an inspiration to all who pass by. It has been designated as an appropriate location to honor in perpetuity the Lifetime and Charter Members of The Florida College Society.
For more information about Society Circle—and how you, your family, and your friends can have a part in it—please contact the Office of Development at fcsociety@floridacollege.edu.
Join us at Sutton Circle on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 3:00 PM for the formal dedication ceremony of Society Circle.
Artist’s Rendering of Society Circle
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Annual Lectures
Golf Tournament Come enjoy the wonderful Florida weather on the historic
Temple Terrace Country Club golf course. Play a round with alumni and friends from across the nation in the Annual Lectures Golf Tournament on Monday, February 6, 2012 (sponsored by the Florida College Tampa Bay Booster Club to raise funds for student scholarships). The tournament fee covers green fees, golf cart, breakfast, soft drink cart, luncheon and door prizes. Visit floridacollege.edu/golf for more information. (Hole sponsorships are also available for $150.) The tournament fills up quickly every year; be sure to register, send payment, and report your handicap by January 16, 2012. Sign up at floridacollege.edu/golf (or contact Sharon Clark at clarks@floridacollege.edu or 813.988.5131 x172). We’ll see you on the green.
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Alumni & Future Falcons 1970s Frank Kuchar ’74 is a candidate for the United States House of Representitives in the March 2012 Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District in Texas, up against 14-term incumbent Joe Barton. He is running as a conservative, constitutional origi-
Tara McDoniel-Brown ’95 and Gregory
reside in Tampa, Fla., where Dean is pursuing
Brown now have two children: Carter is
his MBA at the University of Tampa.
almost two years old, and Lydia Grace just began kindergarten. Gregory works for a drug company while Tara works nights in a
’10 were married on January 30, 2011.
pediatric office.
nalist with a campaign theme of “A Return
2000s
to Constitutionality.” You can read about his
Tim ’01 and Mandy (Towe) ’02 Fannin an-
campaign at kuchar4ushouse.com.
nounce the birth of their son Noah David
LaNette (Young) Coburn ’74 and Steve
Blake Arrants ’10 and Caroline (Aldana)
Fannin, born January 8, 2011.
Coburn Sr. are still in Columbus, Miss. Steve is retired and LaNette works for the local Ford dealership. Their oldest son Steve Jr., his wife and their three children, live in Harvest, Ala. Scott, their youngest, drives a truck for Werner and is based out of Madison, Ala.
1990s
Caroline (Aldana) ’10 and Blake ’10 Arrants
Jerad ’99 and Marissa (Lovell) ’99 Black are proud to announce the birth of their son Jaxson Ryan, born August 18, 2010.
Noah David Fannin Tim ’01 and Mandy (Towe) ’02 Fannin
Andrew Glazier ’03 and Rachel (Geer) ’10 were married June 25, 2011 at the Tampa
Reagan ‘03 and Rachel (Melear) ‘03 Bon-
Garden Club.
ner are proud to announce their birth of their second child, Emily Diane Bonner, on October 7, 2011.
Submit your news today!
Zacery ’07 and Rochelle (Carpenter) ’06
Send us your marriage,
Brown are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Rowen LeeAnn, born No-
Jaxson Ryan Black Jerad ’99 and Marissa (Lovell) ’99 Black
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birth/adoption, and job pro-
vember 19, 2010.
motion announcements at
Dean Scarlett ’10 and Kayla (Anderson)
floridacollege.edu/submitnews
’10 were married June 10, 2011 and currently
floridacollege.edu
Florida College’s Tour of Norway
Norwegian Rhapsody May 7–14, 2012
To learn more, visit floridacollege.edu/travel.
A Final Thought Dr. Thaxter Dickey | Professor of Behavioral Sciences
I didn’t attend Florida College, but I’ve spent the last 33
secular, humanistic world. And we take this mission seri-
years making up for it. I didn’t seek the opportunity to
ously at Florida College.
teach at Florida College, but it was providentially, I now believe, offered to me. And working here has been one of the best things ever to happen to me and to my family.
There are many so called “Bible schools” that are either not really deeply biblical in their orientation to the sciences, history, or literature, or which do not take academics seri-
Over these years, I’ve seen what the College means to the
ously. But at Florida College, all professors are vitally con-
young people who attend—I saw it with my own chil-
cerned with applying biblical principles to their academic
dren. Some of the benefits are obvious. It is obvious that
disciplines and not just adding a few Bible passages or
a young Christian who comes here will have the opportu-
spiritual phrases to the lecture or reading back into the
nity to study and play and grow close to some of the most
Scriptures the lessons they’ve learned in those academic
spiritual young people in the world. And because that is an
studies. Instead, they are doing the arduous work of genu-
almost overwhelmingly wonderful blessing, it alone would
inely analyzing and interpreting academic issues from a
make Florida College invaluable.
biblical perspective and then sharing those lessons with
But that benefit could be found elsewhere. The opportu-
the students in the classroom.
nity of making friends with spiritual young people is not
This, in addition to the social and spiritual atmosphere, is
unique to Florida College, although many of the other op-
what makes Florida College the unique blessing that it is to
portunities to do so occur at FC camps. What makes Florida
those who attend here, and to those of us who work here.
College unique is not always obvious to the students; its uniqueness lies in its mission to provide a liberal arts edu-
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cation grounded in biblical principles. This is not just a
Thaxter Dickey, Ph.D.
slogan; it is vitally important, especially in an increasingly
Professor of Behavioral Sciences
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Score for the Floor Celebration Friday, February 10, 2012 at 4:00 PM | $25 per Ticket | floridacollege.edu/celebration
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for the Score for the Floor Celebration Friday, February 10, 2012 at 4:00 PM Make plans now to attend a special banquet celebrating the installation of an entirely new floor, lights, and scoring system in Conn Gymnasium. Tickets for this event are available online at floridacollege.edu/celebration for $25 each.
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In the 2011 annual alumni show, Sean Malone ’01 and Miranda (Wilemon) Nerland ’00 demonstrate the emotional power of the popular fairy tale “The Princess and the Frog.” This production of The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon was sponsored by the Stage Right Theatre Company, in association with the Florida College Tampa Bay Booster Club, with the purpose of raising funds for student scholarships.