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H A N D M A D E B Y TA TE N E W L A N D

What began as a simple suggestion by a professor turned into a full-time business for King alumnus Tate Newland. He is now considered one of the world's best baton makers.

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P E GGY A NN E R I C E

Peggy Anne Rice was the first female Chemistry major at King. She went on to become a leader in the industry, ensuring safe production and delivery of medicinal products used by the masses.

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G RI F F & J U LI E S H U LE R 9 1 D O GW O O D W E E KE N D & ST

Both Griff and Julie Shuler will tell you they were brought together at King College by God's leading hand. A leap of faith led to a life of giving back to both their community and King.

Photo Credit - Jordan Noe (’15)

1 5 0 TH A NN I V E R S A R Y

From a joint proclamation from Bristol,

Tenn., and Va., to a sold-out concert

featuring Josh Turner, the past year-and-

a-half has been filled with celebrations.

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PRESIDENT’S ESSAY “Wow! Now, finally, I’m a King alum. But what does that mean?”

These were the words of an exuberantly happy graduate I congratulated last December at my first King commencement as president. His question stuck with me, because I’m not sure we have always done a good job explaining exactly what it means to be a King alumnus or alumna—that it means much more than merely having a King diploma or having attended here the requisite time.

A hint to the answer to his question can be found in the root of the word itself, which comes from the Latin for to nourish. The word alumnus was used to connote an almost parental relationship, in much the same way as does the Latin term alma mater (other mother). That deeply connected—nourishing-relationship between alumnus and university is at its best when most like one’s relationship with the best of parents. When we left home that relationship certainly changed, but it did not end. The same should happen with the relationship between a graduate and King, as that alumnus commences the rest of his or her life away from—but never detached from—the King family.

As with leaving home, the transition from student to alumni status is subsumed in many changes, uncertainties, and new opportunities: a new job, or graduate school, changed relationships with family to name just a few. It’s no wonder not much thought is given to what graduating to alumni status really means.

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relationship is actually ending, becoming mere memory.

And though that may prompt nostalgia and gratitude and pride, it isn’t always clear the relationship of alumnus to King University is really a living, continual connection that will always be there. Some alumni express disappointment that what they enjoyed as a student they no longer enjoy as an alumnus. That’s understandable—but it’s also an affirmation of their student time at King.

The expectations of being a student in our Christian academic community are plain enough, but rarely does anyone tell a graduate much more than “visit often,” or “stay in touch.” While we pride ourselves on preparing students well for life beyond King’s campuses, for some reason we rarely, if ever, tell them what obligations and opportunities come with being a King alumnus.

We perhaps do not signal to them as we ought that part of this transition is shifting their attention from themselves and their King experience to a focus on the students who follow them—a transition that every generation of King alumni has made.

In my remarks to graduates I stress that among the “rights, privileges, and responsibilities” we confer upon them is their responsibility to “own King.” I point out to them that while legally it is our dedicated board of trustees (many of whom are alumni) who “own” the school, the moral ownership of the school is a shared one, and no group carries that responsibility more than the alumni. I want them to know—as I want all alumni to know—that we see alumni as critical not only to our past, but to our present and our future.

When schools go awry, it is rarely a surprise to find that the alumni were not really engaged. Likewise, when alumni are outraged about something, it is often because they have not been involved and so find themselves surprised. When colleges and universities fail, it is almost always in part because alumni have not committed themselves to the school sufficiently.

(And often the longer they stay disengaged, the more they wrongly assume their involvement isn’t really needed). Today there are almost no private colleges and universities that can survive, much less thrive, without alumni who are actively and financially engaged—and King is certainly no exception.

This continuity of the relationship between student and university is a hallmark of the private-highereducation experience. That is because getting an education at a school like King is much more than a business transaction: it is becoming part of a life-long community, a community that stretches across time and place. And King has always seen education not as a transaction, but as a transformation.

So, how, in practical terms, does an alumnus maintain this relationship?

First, watch carefully what happens at your alma mater, to know what is going on, to stay informed.

Tell us what you think: we need your perspective and insights. Be attuned to the successes of the school as well as its needs and opportunities to improve.

Second, tell your King story to young people you believe would be a good fit for King’s unique wholeperson education. Encourage them to visit and learn more. And let us know about high school students you believe would excel in this Christian “place of the mind.” Alumni really are our best recruiters.

Third, become involved at King. Volunteer to serve, attend events, and be a visible presence—even online.

If you are in the area, help out with student “care” packages before exams. Attend athletic events, plays, and concerts to show the students you are supporting them. Be an example for the students to follow when they become alumni. To see and help the students who stand where you stood is one of the most inspiring and rewarding of experiences.

“...I want all alumni to know— that we see alumni as critical not only to our past, but to our present and our future."

Fourth, and importantly, being an alumnus does mean giving. There are some who give because King needs support and they are grateful. Others give because they know alumni before them made possible their educations here and want to “pay it forward” for today’s students. Still others give because they believe deeply in King and its values and believe its mission is relevant and needed in the world today. And many give for all those reasons.

Giving can and needs to come in a variety of forms.

Regular annual giving that is predictable allows King to better forecast and meet its budget each year, while keeping costs down for students. Gifts for specific projects, large and small, help address critical shortterm needs (the RallyMe mini-campaigns are a good example of this). Scholarship gifts, both expendable and endowed, help students directly, enabling many to attend that could otherwise not be able to. Estate gifts are particularly important to the long-term health of the university—and allow a donor to give more than may be prudent while one is still living. Reunion gifts can be a particularly powerful way for classes to pool their resources and make truly transformative gifts to their alma mater.

Regular, sustained, and growing alumni giving is crucial to King’s ability to fulfill its mission. Were it not for alumni giving in all these forms, King would not exist. Moreover, we need an alumni giving rate

much higher than what we have now so to make the strongest case possible to large individual and institutional donors why King is worthy of support.

Your gifts truly do count and make a difference.

Now and then a well-meaning King alumnus will offer advice with the words, “King should.” I appreciate the great ideas we receive, but the clause seems to suggest that the alumnus does not view himself or herself as “King.” In truth, alumni built this school, sustained this school, and are integral to its future.

As alumni, you are King, and King is you; you represent King to others. And King—and its health as an institution—reflects to others your level of involvement and commitment.

So I put these questions to you plainly: Do you want today’s King students to have as good and even better experience than you did? Do you believe in King’s mission to prepare thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible citizens with a passion for serving God, the Church, and the world? Do you believe our broken world needs graduates such as we produce? Do you want King to continue for years to come?

I believe most King alumni do, and are only waiting to know how they might best give of themselves. With King’s trustees, faculty, and staff, I believe strongly in what King stands for, what it achieves for its students, and what it can be with the support and involvement of our alumni. Will you join us in making a bright future for King a reality?

Sincerely,

Alexander W. Whitaker IV, J.D. President

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Cond What do the 23rd President of King University, Alexander W. Whitaker IV, and the former President of the United States, George W. Bush, have in common? Both have a piece of musical artwork – a conducting baton – made by King alumnus Tate Newland (’77).

Musical artwork? Most will agree that music is art. For Tate Newland, music is in his blood.

What began as a love for music at King College in the 70s turned into a full-time business creating customized conducting batons.

The Oxford Dictionary defines a conducting baton as a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or a choir. So, how does a student at King College go from majoring in Physics to spending his life creating some of the best conducting batons in the world?

Good question.

To start at the beginning, Tate Newland, a native of Cambridge, Maryland, followed the advice of his grandfather to go south and attend King. His initial intent was to become an electrical engineer, so he majored in Physics. Early on though, he became involved with the Music Department, working with Professors Clifford Loomis and W. Patrick Flannagan (’74).

During his junior year, Newland was named student director of the Chapel Choir.

After graduating from King in 1977 with a B.S. in Physics, Newland moved to New Jersey.

He attended Westminster Choir College at Rider University and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Music in 1980. “At this point, people were telling me what I needed to know, but I figured why not go and find out then come

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ucting with Art:

Handmade by Tate Newland back with some good questions,” said Newland.

His desire for hands-on learning led him, and his wife, Maribeth, to Poteau, Oklahoma, where he would spend the next 10 years as the director of music and youth at the First United Methodist Church. Newland then moved the family back east in 1990 to serve as director of music for the First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Wanting to expand his knowledge, he entered the Master of Music Choral Conducting program at Kent State University part-time.

It was while he was at Kent State Newland would discover the art of making conducting batons. “I went

“When people see that we make custom batons, we get strange requests at times. One gentleman from Australia had us make him a 26-inch baton so he could use it to train chickens."

15-inch baton, which is hard to find. I loved this professor and thought, how hard can this be? It is a stick with a block of wood on it. So I got out a belt sander and made one.”

Newland’s professor was so pleased with the handmade baton that he asked Tate to make one for him and went even further to say Newland should set up a table at Kent State and sell them to the students.

“There are two things in the world you can hold if you are a leader – one is a judge’s gavel, and the other is a conducting baton,” said Newland. “If someone walks in with a conducting baton, people say he or

TOP TO BOTTOM: Baton created for President Alexander Whitaker Examples of conducting batons handmade by Tate Newland

— Tate Newland (’77)

in for my first conducting lesson and the professor, Dr. C.M. Shearer, said the baton was all wrong. I asked what he meant, and Shearer replied it’s too short. I had purchased the baton from one of the largest baton makers in the world who happened to live in nearby Akron. I went to [the baton maker’s] house and bought the longest one he had. I was so excited, but when I showed the new baton to my professor, he said it was still wrong. Dr. Shearer wanted the baton to specifically fit me, to be the length of 82 percent of my forearm. So I needed a FALL 2017 | 5

she is the leader. It is a symbol of leadership. Some people will buy them when they are giving leadership seminars.” He joked and said, “It’s a stick . . . But it is a really nice stick.”

Selling batons on the side continued while Tate worked part-time on his master’s degree and full-time as a music director at a local church. In 1991, he

Tate Newland brushes up on his technique while conducting the chapel choir at King in 1977.

and Maribeth, founded Newland Custom Batons and created batons part-time for the next seven years.

More and more of his time was spent making batons, until it consumed the majority of his schedule. Over the years, they even designed much of their own machinery used in making the batons.

Fast forward to a three-day music exhibit show in Texas in 1998. Tate and Maribeth sold out of their baton stock half-way through the second day. “We had another day and a half to go. What we did was to put posters on the table that said ‘Thank you, Texas!’ From a business standpoint – what better advertising than to be sold out. We prayed about it, and that show is what propelled us to go full-time. It was a sign that we were ready.”

Newland Custom Batons, Inc., has been open full-time in Tallmadge, Ohio, for the past 19 years.

They sell not only across the U.S. but also globally to individuals as well as stores such as Adam’s Music in Amsterdam and Gallery Trumpets in Spain. Other countries they sell in frequently include Slovenia, Singapore, Italy, and South Korea.

Conductor/composer Jeff Whitmill said in a review of Newland Batons, “I used the baton for about an hour in a reading rehearsal - and it seemed to just disappear. I didn’t think even once about it; it felt so completely natural, such a perfect extension of my arm and hand. I’ve never had a baton feel so ‘right’; it made the motions of conducting as effortless as I’ve ever experienced - so much so, that at the conclusion of the rehearsal, I was startled a bit to realize I’d just used a brand-new baton, one I’d never used 6 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE

before. This effortlessness was made possible by the beautiful construction - by the attention paid to shape, materials, length, weight, and balance by the baton maker. . . There are a lot of good baton makers out there; Newland is one of the best.”

“When people see that we make custom batons, we get strange requests at times. One gentleman from Australia had us make him a 26-inch baton so he could use it to train chickens. Another professor from Texas wanted violin bows for his band to use as rifles for their classical half-time program, so we made more than 60 violin bows, which I probably won’t do again,” Newland said with a laugh.

Newland and Maribeth have taken a universally utilitarian shape, and ramped it up to be more of an art form.

When asked if he had made a baton for anyone famous, Newland quipped, “The correct answer would be all of my customers.” He did share a few recognizable names including the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush. Other well-known customers include Sir James Galway, globally renowned as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute and Maestro Christopher Warren Green, who was charged with the music for the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. Newland also mentioned he made batons for Don Davis, composer for The

“When I think of college, I think of King. I went 12 years to college total, but I always think of King. I love that there has always been a very strong evangelical emphasis.

That is unique in the world."

— Tate Newland (’77)

Matrix, and David Ogden Stiers, known well for many acting roles including possibly his most known role as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III on M.A.S.H. He wrapped up the list by saying, “And best of all, [I made batons for] President Alexander Whitaker and Dr. William Patrick Flannagan of King University.”

On August 27, 2017, King’s President Whitaker used the baton made by Tate Newland to conduct a

dear feelings of King. I graduated a couple of years before the school almost closed. There were 39 kids in my senior class. Almost half of them married each other,” he said with a laugh. “When I think of college, I think of King. I went 12 years to college total, but I always think of King. I love that there has always been a very strong evangelical emphasis. That is unique in the world. I want people to be equipped for their world, and King does that. I just love the school. I had lymphoma between my junior and senior years, the year that Dr. Loomis [passed away]. The [doctors] at Walter Reed basically gave me until the end of the summer to live. I finished out my senior year driving back and forth to Washington D.C., taking chemo and radiation. King bent itself over backward to help me. Pete Holler (’67) drove me, along with my friend, many times to D.C. for my treatments. Jack Snider took care of me. I can’t really say enough good things about [King]. So, it was a real honor to create the baton for President Whitaker for the 150th.”

When you talk with Tate Newland, you quickly realize just how passionate he is about music and creating art in the form of conducting batons. “We don’t advertise. I can’t buy a better billboard than that of a pleased customer. If I can get [the customer] what they want, then it is a win-win. [They] are out there making music. [They] are adding to the world. And, we are happy.” K

Newland creating conducting batons in his workshop.

selection of music for the Symphony of the Mountains, which played an outdoor evening concert as the grand finale for King University’s celebration of its 150th anniversary. The baton is a 14” fiberglass baton with a teardrop shaped handle made of red and blue acrylic.

“Having just completed my freshman year as President of King University and having done so during King’s sesquicentennial, I have had the privilege of experiencing many historic occasions thus far. None will be quite like conducting the renowned Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra as the finale to a yearand-a-half long anniversary celebration,” said President Whitaker. “What made the event even more momentous was conducting with a handcrafted baton made by a King College alumnus. The craftsmanship, the artistry, is quite simply beautiful. It was both an honor and a pleasure to accept this musical artwork from Mr. Newland.”

For Tate, thinking about creating the conducting baton for the newly inaugurated 23rd President of King University brought about instant emotion. “I have very

President Alexander Whitaker conducting the Symphony of the Mountains orchestra on the Oval.

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Living by Faith: Griff and Julie Shuler

A leap of faith not only led Griff Shuler (’91) to King College in 1987 but also led him to his wife of 23 years, Julie Biggers (’91).

Griff describes ending up at King as a “God moment” in his life. The Columbia, South Carolina, native had planned to attend Davidson College. The summer after his high school graduation, he received a visit from King’s new head soccer coach Nathan Pifer.

Pifer, who happened to be a longtime family friend of the Shulers, recruited Griff to play soccer at King.

Although Griff had never heard of King before, he put his faith in God and changed all his plans. Because of the late date, he would attend King, sight unseen, to play soccer.

“Not only was King a perfect fit for me from a standpoint of faith and learning but also ended up being perfect for me because I found my wife, Julie, there,” said Griff. “Our daughter, Perrin, is just now thinking about college, and, as a parent, I cannot imagine what I did, choosing King without a visit to the campus.”

From that one leap of faith, King became an important part of the lives of Griff and Julie Shuler.

“King became so important to me in my own faith journey,” said Griff. “It’s just a natural and easy thing for Julie and me to want to give back to King now.

Many of our lifelong friendships were made at King.

A lot of who Julie and I are as individuals, as a couple, are somewhat connected to King. We have such fond memories of our professors and friends there and our time on campus. If we can help out and give back to King so the future generations can benefit, then that is something that is very attractive to us.

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Chapel – things that were important during our time at King. We walked the Oval more times than I could count, and we went to many convocations in the Chapel. Being able to give back to King for the students as well as the campus itself is something that we really enjoy doing,” added Griff.

“King was a monumental part of our lives,” said Julie. “Griff and I met there. King’s Christian-based instruction was important to us. Giving back to King is something we enjoy doing. We want to see King continue to grow and thrive.”

While at King, Griff studied Political Science and History with a minor in Bible and Religion while Julie majored in Biology. By the end of his junior year, Griff knew he wanted a career in which he could help people. He wrestled with the idea of becoming a practicing attorney or moving to Washington D.C., for a career in government. The summer before his senior year, Griff interned in a Senate office in Washington D.C., as well as with Abingdon, Virginia, attorney and King alumnus John Lamie (’77). “Having that internship with John Lamie was very instrumental in me making that final decision to go to law school.

That was invaluable for me.”

Julie, a native of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, knew she wanted a career of some sort in healthcare, but it wasn’t until she was in her junior year the path became clear. While volunteering at Bristol Regional Medical Center, she was exposed to sports medicine and physical therapy; however, it was pharmacy that captured her attention.

“King definitely prepared me well for pharmacy school,” said Julie. “Even though I didn’t go on to study biology after King, my major courses, and professors, particularly Dr. Charlie Owens (’66), were instrumental in preparing me for life after King.

I can remember spending time in the homes of my professors. They were more invested in you than you just showing up for a class. King has a wonderful Christian family atmosphere.”

Griff echoed his wife’s sentiment, “King provided the opportunity to have smaller class sizes, which helped develop my writing and speaking skills. The small class sizes in History, Political Science, and Bible and Religion, in particular, were perfect preparation

for the type of curriculum I faced in law school.”

Two courses Griff pointed out as having a monumental impact on his preparation for law school were a class on Calvin’s Institutes with Dr. Richard A. Ray and a philosophical theology class with Dr. Errol Rohr. “The combination of the professors at King and the ability to have open discussions and be challenged was very influential to me for the rest of my life. In large part, one of the things I appreciate about going to college at King is it set the path in developing my own world view. Without the environment, during the four years I was at King to cultivate that interest in faith and how faith impacts life and what you do – without that experience at King I probably wouldn’t be able to practice law the way I do. It has just been a huge blessing to me.”

After Griff and Julie both graduated from King in 1991, the next three years would prove challenging as they attended graduate schools in different states – Griff went on to Wake Forest University in WinstonSalem, North Carolina, to study for his Juris Doctor degree in Law and Julie went south to Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, to become a pharmacist.

Following Samford, Julie moved to Winston-Salem in 1994 where she and Griff married August 6 of that

What Griff learned on the soccer field while playing for King also had a positive impact on his law career throughout the years. “Coach Pifer was very influential in setting my course as an adult. It was an awesome

“King became so important to me in my own faith journey. It's just a natural and easy thing for Julie and me to want to give back to King now.

Many of our lifelong friendships were made at King. A lot of who Julie and I are as individuals, as a couple, are somewhat connected to King. We have such fond memories of our professors and friends there and our time on campus. If we can help out and give back to King so the future generations can benefit, then that is something that is very attractive to us."

— Griff Shuler (’91)

Senior yearbook photos from 1991.

year. Julie then began her career at Forsyth Medical Center as a licensed pharmacist. “I’ve been at Forsyth for 23 years, ever since I finished at Samford. I am a staff pharmacist for [Forsyth’s] inpatient pharmacy.”

Out of law school, Griff went to work for a law firm in Winston-Salem for which he had been clerking during law school. He is currently an executive partner of his own law firm, Daggett Shuler Law Firm in Winton-Salem. He has specialized in workers’ compensation law for the past 20 years.

experience. I learned quickly from Coach Pifer the concepts of hard work, dedication, and teamwork.

Those are the same qualities you want to bring to your career. Without a doubt, the intangibles I learned playing soccer at King were invaluable to my own law career. In my own firm, where my law partner and I are trying to be leaders in our community, those skills are quite important.”

Julie and Griff both agreed their advice for students currently at King is - enjoy it! “King will prepare you well for life after college. Take advantage of every opportunity to build relationships.”

When thinking back on King, for Griff and Julie, giving back financially has been a part of their faith journey. “Giving to King is important to us because King gave so much to us,” said Griff. “There is no doubt about it; King continuing to have an emphasis on being a Christian liberal arts university is important.

The combination of faith and learning was crucial for us at that time in our lives; it transformed our lives.

When we remember that, it is pretty easy to want to give back to King.” K FALL 2017 | 9

A Shining Example: Peggy Anne Rice

Peggy Anne Rice (’54) credits God’s guidance and direction in her life for a successful career and personal life. From being the only female chemistry major at King in her class to the one responsible for many medicines we use daily going to market, Rice is a shining example of King’s strong Christian academics.

Before being recruited to attend King College in 1950 by then President R. T. L. Liston, Rice asked her father for advice on what she should study in college.

“My greatest appreciation for King is that [the school] was so biblically based and truly a Christian college with values and standards rarely seen today. It was such a happy time in my life."

— Peggy Anne Rice (’54)

“My father said ‘you know, you have always liked math and science, so why not major in chemistry.’

I thought I would love that. Dr. Liston, who was in the area, came to the house at which I was babysitting on a Saturday night, to talk to me about King. He seemed surprised when I told him of my plans to study chemistry; he told me what a challenge it would be.”

Ready for the challenge, Rice did well in her studies at King. “I received an outstanding education because of the ratio of faculty to students. That was a true blessing. My greatest appreciation for King is that [the school] was so biblically based and truly a Christian college with values and standards rarely seen today.

It was such a happy time in my life.”

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of maturity. “I especially grew in my knowledge and preparation for my career on a Christian basis.” In addition to excelling in her studies, Rice also served as a Dogwood Festival Queen and leader in Bible study and Christian groups.

After graduating from King, Rice began her career as a chemist at Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, North Carolina, in October 1954. "The education I received at King prepared me exceptionally well. I could sense by those that I worked with that had the same degree from another university or college that I had a stronger background in chemistry than they had.”

Rice rose through the ranks at Vick Chemical until she reached laboratory management. In 1985, Vick Chemical, known worldwide for its cold remedies, was purchased by Proctor & Gamble. Following the change, Rice remained with the chemical company, continuing her work in laboratory management at various levels of increasing responsibility.

“At one point in my career, I was assigned methods development where I was able to be creative in how laboratory procedures were done and improve upon and enhance some of the procedures given to us by the research and Senior yearbook photo development group.” from 1954.

There are many recognizable products on the market in which Peggy Rice had a hand.

“As a laboratory quality control and assurance manager and also with my experience on the bench in my early years, I was involved in most of the Vicks products such a Vicks VapoRub™, a very old product, NyQuil, cough drops, and nasal sprays, to mention a few. I was continued on page 28

New Scholarship Funds Available to Students Money is a top concern for any person considering their college options. Whether starting at King for the first time or continuing their studies, nearly every college student requires monetary support to complete their education. Ninety-eight percent of all King University students receive some form of financial aid such as scholarships, grants, or student/federal loans.

Upon his arrival at King, President Alexander Whitaker renewed an emphasis on increasing scholarship opportunities to ensure no financial restrictions exist for students whose desire is to come to King.

As a result, several new endowed scholarships have been established for the benefit of King students: the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Scholarship Endowment Fund by King Trustee Allen Roes, and his wife, Jane, of Huntersville, N.C.; the Ann Clemmons Liston (’57) Scholarship Endowment fund bequeathed to King through her estate; the Mark and Sharon Tyler Nash (’83) Family Scholarship; and the Dr. Richard A. and Lila M. Ray Endowed Scholarship.

Funds through the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) Scholarship Endowment Fund will be available

Miller & Anne Liston

Allen Roes

beginning January 2018 for students who are the sons or daughters of ordained pastors (teaching elders), ordained ruling elders, or missionaries recognized by the EPC World Outreach.

The Ann Clemmons Liston Scholarship Endowment Fund is available to students who are the sons or daughters of Presbyterian clergy, church staff members, or overseas missionaries.

Sharon Nash received her bachelor’s degree from King in 1983. She currently serves as a member of King’s Alumni Advisory Council. Sharon and her

Sharon Nash

Richard & Lila Ray

husband, Mark, both having a passion for business, are currently establishing an endowed fund to be awarded in the future to a student majoring in business.

The scholarship named for former Interim President Dr. Richard A. Ray, and his wife, Lila, was initially started by a group of individuals wishing to honor the Rays and recognize their academic leadership, example of faith and learning, and influence on the mind, body, and spirit of everyone at King. The honor was presented to them in a surprise gathering in Montreat, North Carolina, where the Rays expressed their gratitude and surprise for this recognition. The scholarship will be available beginning in fall 2018. Award details are currently being finalized.

Also available in 2017-18 through the generosity of donors are several new annually funded scholarships.

These gifts of $1,200 or more are provided for a named scholarship to be awarded in the year the funds are given. These are one time awards, but can be renewed anytime the donor chooses to donate funding for an academic year.

“Annually funded scholarships provide donors with an immediate and personal connection to a student who will benefit from their generosity,” said Denise Asbury, acting vice president for Advancement. continued on page 28 FALL 2017 | 11

Aaron Hitefield (’17) led the processional of King’s faculty into the Sanctuary.

President Alexander Whitaker in his regalia with King medallion.

The Bible and work of literature presented to President Whitaker after his installation, representing the university’s motto, Ecclesiae et Litteris.

Visit www.king.edu/inauguration to view in its entirety the Inauguration of King's 23rd President.

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R AT I O N of King University’s 23rd

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PRESIDENT As his first official act after his installation, President Whitaker conferred upon Dr. Richard A. Ray the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.

W. Craig Streetman, King’s Chief Marshal, carrying the University’s Mace, a traditional academic symbol of strength and authority. King’s is crested by a Celtic cross and the university’s newly refreshed official seal.

Emily Whitaker, President Alexander and Maria Whitaker, Michael Whitaker, Andrew and Melody Whitaker.

BACK TO BACK TO BACK TO BACK . . . TIMES TWO King University continues to stay on top in the Along with the three individual national champions, world of women’s wrestling, taking home two more King had three runners-up and nine WCWA Allnational championships in 2016-17. Not only did the Americans, leading the Tornado to their third straight Tornado boast a 2016 Olympian in Haley Augello championship. The Tornado also won their sixth (’18) they also brought home their fourth straight straight WCWA Team Scholastic Award for having a National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) team GPA higher than 3.0. To qualify for this award, a Duals title and their fourth consecutive Women’s minimum of 10 athletes must have been entered in the Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) national WCWA National Tournament. championship. The Tornado posted a 12-0 record in In June, the women’s wrestling team was recognized duals last season. by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, earning the In January, King defeated 11th-ranked Life University "Champions as Pioneers Award" as part of the Hall of 43-7 in the quarterfinals, giving head coach Jason Fame’s Champion Within Awards. The Tornado were Moorman his 100th career victory leading the Tornado. one of six teams receiving a "Champion Within Award."

King went on to defeat fifth-ranked Campbellsville Augello was also recognized by the Tennessee Sports University 30-11 in the semifinals and fourth-ranked Hall of Fame as she was selected as the organization’s McKendree University 24-19 in the finals, for their "Female Amateur Athlete of the Year." K fourth straight NWCA National Duals title.

One month later, the Tornado were at it again, winning their fourth straight Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association VISIT WWW.KINGTORNADO.COM TO CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE! national championship. The victory ties King for the most WCWA titles, four, with Oklahoma City University who won four straight titles from 2009-12.

At the event, three Tornado took home individual national titles. Marina Doi (’18) won her second straight title at 101 pounds while Breonnah Neal (’17) won her first championship at 109 pounds after two runner-up finishes and a fourth place finish.

2016 Olympian Haley Augello (’18) won her third national title in her third try.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MAKE FIRST TRIP TO NCAA TOURNAMENT The King University women’s basketball team made history during the 2016-17 season. A year after knocking on the door in the Conference Carolinas Tournament championship, the Tornado knocked down that door in 2016-17, earning their first NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Tournament berth on March 3.

In the 2015-16 Conference Carolinas Tournament championship, King led in the final minute at Limestone College, who were undefeated and ranked second in the country. The Saints came back to defeat the Tornado, putting their dreams on hold for another offseason with the 56-53 victory.

However, one year later, at the same venue, against the same opponent, King erased a 39-34 halftime deficit for the comeback victory in Gaffney, S.C. Kori West (’21) helped lead the fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 11 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter and Whitney Mitchell (’18) made a pair of free throws to put King ahead 77-75 with 15.8 seconds remaining.

The 22nd ranked Saints evened the score, and sent Mitchell back to the free throw line with 6.2 seconds remaining. She made the first, and missed the second as Limestone collected the rebound and rushed the ball up the court. However, the shot from

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the middle of the lane was off the mark, and the Tornado celebrated.

The win marked many firsts for the Tornado women’s basketball program – their first win over Limestone in 17 tries; their first win over an NCAA ranked team; their first Conference Carolinas Tournament championship; and their first NCAA Tournament appearance. The victory also gave head coach Josh Thompson his 100th win at the helm of the Tornado.

Additionally, the win gave King their 25th win of the season, their most in the NCAA-era and most since winning 28 in 1990-91. The Tornado also snapped Limestone’s 11-game conference tournament winning streak, dating back to 2012-13.

King earned the seventh seed in the southeast region, advancing to take on second seed and 21st ranked Wingate University in the first round of the NCAA Southeast Regional, hosted by Columbus State University. The Tornado fell 75-55, ending the memorable season.

Two members of the Tornado women’s basketball team, with an average GPA of 3.57, were named Conference Carolinas academic all-conference performers. K

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WOMEN’S GOLF TAKES CONFERENCE CAROLINAS CHAMPIONSHIP King University women’s golf team had a memorable 2016-17 season, winning their first Conference Carolinas championship. Following the first round of the conference championship, the Tornado held a one stroke lead over Limestone College, shooting 304 in the opening round.

The teams started the second round, but the course was unplayable and suspended due to rain, giving the Tornado another night to sleep on the lead.

That did not phase the Tornado, however, as King shot 302 in the final round to finish the tournament three strokes clear of Limestone with a total of 606.

Individually, Nicola Robertson (’18) finished tied for the lead with a score of even par 144. She played four playoff holes with Meghan Holbrooks of Pfeiffer University before the course was deemed unplayable from standing water; play was suspended, and the two were crowned as co-champions.

The victory marked the first Conference Carolinas title for the team, and Robertson became the second individual to take the conference title, joining Elizabeth Swallow (’16) in 2014. The best finish for King at the event prior to this season was runner-up finishes in both 2016 and 2013.

During the 2016-17 season, for the first time in program history, King had five individuals earn Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar honors. Four of the student-athletes garnered recognition each of the past two years. Additionally, two team members, with an average GPA of 3.55, were named Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference. K FALL 2017 | 15

BIOLOGY D E PA R T M E N T ' S

FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS In February, the Advancement Office and the Biology Department began raising funds to purchase a refrigerated ultracentrifuge for the Biology Labs via an online fundraiser. The ultracentrifuge is equipment that can be used for pharmacology, hematology, molecular genetics, and microbiology experiments. With an initial $8,000 commitment from a special donor, King’s goal was to raise at least $12,000 more to cover the estimated $20,000 expense.

“Thanks to many generous donors, we were able to reach the fundraising goal of $20,000 to purchase the new Biology equipment,” said Denise Asbury, acting vice president for Advancement. “Each person who donated has made a significant investment in the lives of many deserving King University students.

We can’t say ‘Thank You’ enough.”

“The science departments at King take great pride in treating our students as amazing individuals, with unique interests and career goals,” said Laura Ong, Ph.D., assistant professor of Biology. “Just within the past few years, King has helped them prepare for careers as diverse as medicine, engineering, toxicology research, genetic counseling, and even bioterrorism policy.”

A senior during the fundraiser, Demisha Porter (’17) said King’s Biology Department had prepared her for a competitive research internship with the Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport in the summer of 2016. “I felt well prepared in my knowledge and skills coming from King. I just had to get familiar with how to use more advanced lab equipment. The new equipment at King will help enhance biology students’ experience level 16 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE

for internships, graduate schools, and ultimately for their careers.”

“As part of the renewed commitment to the Bristol campus and our traditional students by President Alexander Whitaker, King is undertaking numerous special projects over the next few months and years to improve the appearance and functionality of our facilities, as well as to upgrade equipment and technology,” stated Asbury.

President Whitaker, in his freshman year as the University’s leader, identified three areas of initial focus for King University: to ensure academics at King are first-rate, to continually upgrade and improve our facilities on the Bristol campus, and to be intentionally Christian in everything that we do.

Assistant Professor and Chair of King’s Biology Department Kelly Vaughan, Ph.D., noted, “An ultracentrifuge will enhance our students’ learning both in their advanced lab courses and in independent research experiences by allowing us to conduct advanced experiments. Alumni contributions to this effort will boost our students’ preparation to the next level, as they enter medical and research careers in service to their communities.”

Cody Rogers, a 2017 alumnus who graduated with a degree in Biology said, “While [I was] at King, [I was] a microbiology lab assistant, and [completed] an honor’s thesis in the Neurotoxicology Research Lab. That intense, hands-on experience boosted my confidence, and I would have loved to train with the same technology I will see in my doctoral degree program at ETSU.” K

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King University and University of Tennessee Partner on Dual Degree Engineering Program King University and the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) have established a partnership to offer interested students a new dual degree program - an educational collaboration that combines the diverse strengths of a liberal arts curriculum with targeted, technical studies in engineering.

Engineering majors will spend their first three years in a traditional liberal arts environment at King, building strong foundations in math, chemistry, physics, and computer science, and strengthening critical thinking and communications skills. Those who successfully meet all related requirements will be admitted to the Tickle College of Engineering, where 96 core credit hours of work will be transferred toward a degree in one of four available areas of study in Engineering: Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; or Industrial Engineering.

“From UT’s perspective, the program widens the pipeline of students who may choose to continue their education into graduate school,” said Dr. Wayne David, dean of the Tickle College of Engineering at UT. “We have about 3,200 undergraduate students in Engineering, but we also have about 1,100 graduate students. As a Ph.D. granting college of engineering, we have grown faster in the last five years than any other college in the United States. We have 700 Ph.D. students.”

On completion of the five-year program, graduates will have earned two undergraduate degrees — a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Mathematics from King and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in an area of specialization from UTK. “This collaboration with the University of Tennessee represents an exciting blend of disciplines and a cost-

effective path for students seeking to diversify their educational background,” said Matt Roberts, Ed.D., vice president for Academic Affairs at King University.

“Employers are looking not only for technical accuracy in a field of study, but proficient reasoning, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving practices that are grounded in creativity. This new dual degree exemplifies our comprehensive approach to learning, and is an excellent opportunity for graduates to access a spectrum of science-focused careers.”

The first students in the program entered fall 2017. Interested students are encouraged to consult with coordinators as early in their first year of study as possible.

“We’re very pleased to offer this degree program, which familiarizes students with multiple fields of study and introduces a range of available majors within the Tickle College of Engineering,” said Masood Parang, Ph.D., associate dean and professor of Mechanical Engineering for the Tickle College of Engineering at UTK. “This agreement provides a framework for strategic collaboration between the universities, and also outlines a clear advising process for students as they work toward completion of two undergraduate degrees.” K

LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Matt Roberts, King University; John D. Tickle, Strongwell Corp.; Dr. Wayne T. Davis, University of Tennessee; President Alexander Whitaker, King University

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Katherine Paterson (’54)

Graduation THE VISION OF A LEGEND

If you turn back the clock to the spring of 1954, you would witness one young lady graduating from King College who would become a Living Legend. Katherine Paterson, the bestselling author, named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress in the year 2000, traveled from her home in Vermont back to her alma mater to serve as the Spring 2017 Commencement speaker on April 29 during King’s sesquicentennial celebratory year.

As she addressed the crowd of thousands gathered on the Oval, Paterson took a moment to quip about the heart of King, Ms. Jewel Bell, and their having been young together at King. Paterson then, with a slightly more serious tone, began speaking to the graduates by saying, “You are indeed a different person today than the one who started this journey. You have been transformed by this community. You came through with hope, and through relationships with faculty and fellow students and staff and the wider community; you worked hard to turn that hope into a reality.”

She went on to say, “What I am asking of you today is that you refuse to leave that hope gathering dust with your diploma in the difficult days to come and resort to despair or cynicism or just plain whining about what the world is handing you. If this community [at King] has changed you, it is now your turn to go out and transform the community you next become a part of. Each one of you has knowledge and skills that can make a difference in other people’s lives and in the lives of the planet if we have the courage to live out our vision.”

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including 16 novels for children and young people, also spoke of two small but integral words in King’s mission – In Christ. “If we live our lives in the light of Christ’s vision, we will certainly transform our current culture of fear and anger and hatred and greed. So friends, add to what you have learned here hope and imagination, and in the strength of God, you can change the world. Why not? Scientists tell us a butterfly flapping its wings in South America can influence the weather in Central Park. However small you feel that your sphere of influence might be, it is infinitely connected with everything that is.”

“...Each one of you has knowledge and skills that can make a difference in other people's lives and in the lives of the planet if we have the courage to live out our vision."

— Katherine Paterson (’54)

In conclusion, Paterson charged the 547 graduates, saying, “So my word to you today, and not incidentally to myself as well, is this – Don’t whine. Don’t grow cynical. Above all, don’t despair. I want to live long enough to see the Class of 2017 live out in countless ways the good news of God’s steadfast and everlasting mercy, and, in living out this vision, transform the world. Go to it!” K

Number of Graduates

Spring 2017 = 547 Fall 2016 = 474 Summer 2016 = 224

To view more graduation photos, visit www.king.edu/registrar/graduation/photography.aspx.

A Banner Year for the Class of 2017 Each year, the graduating class creates a banner highlighting momentous occasions during their time at King. For the Class of 2017 banner, Aaron Hitefield (’17), president of King’s Student Government Association for 2016-17, recounts why the pictorial selections were so important.

“With the celebration of King’s 150th anniversary, we had a truly unique and historic final year here at King and a plethora of memorable events from which to choose - from President Whitaker’s Inauguration, to our first Olympian Haley Augello, to our 150th anniversary concert with Josh Turner, we were blessed with so many amazing events throughout the year!

When planning our senior banner, we incorporated these historic King events into the design with pictures of each along with a view of the main gate, the first view most of us saw as students on our first day. In all, the banner [nearly] chronicles our journey at King, from our first visit through the Carmack Gate to the Inauguration of President Whitaker.” K FALL 2017 | 19

CELEBRATING 91 st Dogwood Weekend & 150 th

KING:

Anniversary Sesquicentennial Celebration

For the past year-and-a-half, King University has been celebrating 150 years of faith, learning, and life. With a nation fewer than 250 years old, few colleges or universities in the United States can say they have sustained 150 years as an institution of higher learning.

Vital to the sesquicentennial celebration has been Dogwood Weekend. Momentous in its own right, the yearly gathering of alumni and friends marked its 91st weekend for reminiscing and reconnecting in April 2017.

King kicked off its 150th anniversary during its 90th Dogwood Weekend on April 9, 2016, exactly 150 years to the day, when the Holston Presbytery met at the old Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church on April 9, 1866, to sign a Declaration of Promise to establish King College.

The declaration read in part, “The Presbytery, and we believe the whole church in our bounds are deeply impressed not only with the importance of establishing a classical school, but one of such high order as will greatly elevate the standard of classical scientific instruction in East Tennessee, and which with such instruction, will combine that strict discipline and thorough religious training that will fully develop the moral as well as the intellectual man.” A little over a year later, King College opened its doors August 5, 1867, to its first students – 48 in total, 7 of which were members of the Choctaw Nation from Indian Territory in Oklahoma.

First an institution for only men, King became coeducational in 1931. Today, King University hosts a combined student body of more than 2,100, which hail from 29 states, 37 countries, and six continents.

King’s main campus remains in Bristol, Tenn., with additional campuses in Kingsport and Knoxville and ten instructional sites spread throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Joining the King community on April 9, 2016, to help kick off the sesquicentennial were then Mayors Lea Powers of Bristol, Tenn., and Archie Hubbard III (’65) of Bristol, Va. Former Mayor Powers said it was her honor to deliver a joint Proclamation of Recognition with Mayor

Hubbard. “King University is a valued community partner, and we look forward to continuing our work together whenever possible on upcoming events and projects. One hundred and fifty years is quite an accomplishment, and as such, we commend King University for its continued excellence in education and its contributions to Bristol and its greater community of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.”

Mayors Lea Powers and Archie Hubbard III (’65)

“I am proud to be a part of King University's 150th-year celebration,” said the former Mayor of Bristol, Va., Archie Hubbard. “Being a 1965 graduate of King, I was around during the 100th year as well.

It is hard to believe how fast 50 years went by. I have certainly appreciated all the things I learned at King. I am a firm believer in the value of a liberal arts education. As a young person, I had no idea where I would end up working. I do know that having a broad spectrum of educational experience has allowed me to work with all types of people in the many fields of endeavor during my business career. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with many of King's leaders and am impressed with that quality of leadership.

“I wish King and its leaders many more years of excellence for our entire Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee regions. King is a beacon of light for both regions. I am proud to be a graduate of King University.

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Happy 150th year,” said Hubbard.

Adding to the excitement during the kickoff weekend, a Shakespearean play, “As You Like It,” by King’s Theatre Troupe and the Grammy-nominated Bluegrass Band, The Boxcars, along with local band, Symphony Rags, presented a free concert to the King community.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Symphony Rags & The Boxcars

The first Tornado Turnout was held on Oct. 21, 2016, in cities across the nation. This annual event is named Tornado Turnout in honor of King Athletics gaining its name Tornado 95 years ago on Oct. 21, 1922. On that date, King defeated Lenoir-Rhyne University in football by a score of 206-0. This game still holds second place for the highest scoring football game in history. First place is held by Georgia Tech who beat Cumberland College 222-0 in 1916.

“Tornado Turnout was a fun way for King Alumni to connect in their own backyards,” says Denise Asbury, acting vice president for Advancement. “Alumni may be living in the same area and not realize just how close a King connection may be living to them. This multi-city, virtual alumni event allows everyone to participate no matter where they may be. In addition to the TriCities’ events, Tornado Turnout gatherings were held in Mobile, Ala., Beverly Hills, Calif., Canton, Mich., Morristown, Tenn., Nashville, Tenn., and Richmond, Va.” Other events included numerous faith and culture lectures by speakers such as King alumnus Charles James (’71), who served for more than 25 years in government leadership for the Commonwealth of Virginia. In November 2016, King’s Music Department held a Christmas caroling event in which King students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered together with members of the Bristol community to sing Christmas carols by candlelight on the campus Oval.

King also continued the celebration with the unveiling of a piece of history tied to the University’s founder, the Rev. James King, and his family. On Nov. 29, the University revealed a refurbished Knabe square grand piano, also known as a parlor grand, which is now on display in the foyer of the E.W. King Library on the main campus in Bristol, Tenn. On hand to help unveil the magnificently restored instrument, which 22 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE

belonged to her family, was Lee Caldwell Coffman, the great-great-great-granddaughter of the Rev. James King. “It is in our nature to connect through artifacts.

This piano connects us to our history – to our story,” said King President Alexander Whitaker. “One of the things I want to do as president is to rekindle that sense of story. This piano is a wonderful, visible reminder of that connection to a family who was critically important to the beginning and sustaining of this School.”

Another recent Restored King piano antique addition in the foyer of the E.W. King Library is a high back roll top desk owned by James King in 1866. The desk was restored in 1991 and donated by Annie Maxwell and Evelyn Harris. Maxwell and Harris were first cousins of Harriet and Reveley Owen, daughters of Malinda King Owen and Captain Joseph Owen. Malinda was the daughter of James King and Mourning Micajah Watkins King.

Other celebratory events throughout the year included alumni events in locations such as Charlotte, N.C., Washington D.C., Nashville, Tenn., Atlanta, Ga., Chattanooga, Tenn., and Knoxville, Tenn.

Dogwood Homecoming Weekend

The 91st anniversary of Dogwood Weekend took place March 31 through April 2, 2017. This was undoubtedly the biggest celebratory weekend for King in many years. From a sold-out concert at Viking Hall to a fishing tournament matching up Veterans with kids, Dogwood Weekend was a rousing success.

To kick off the alumni weekend and continue the 150th anniversary festivities, King University hosted “An Evening with Josh Turner” on Friday, March 31.

A multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist, Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hitmakers. King was able to bring a one-of-a-kind concert event to Viking Hall not only for the King community but also the entire region.

The South Carolina native’s unmistakable, distinctive deep voice and country-to-the-core baritone with a modern, rollicking beat has led to Turner selling more than 12 million units. He is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry.

The concert brought nearly 5,000 Turner fans from all over to experience the music from his newest record released only three weeks before the concert. Setting

“I had so much fun playing for King University's 150 th Anniversary Celebration.

I’ve always been humbled by the loyalty and support of the fans in that part of the country. That area is one of my favorite places to sing!”

– JOSH TURNER

out on tour following King’s concert, attendees were the first to hear Turner’s brand new set, which included songs like “Hometown Girl,” “Where the Girls Are,” and everyone’s favorite Turner hit, “Long Black Train.”

“I had so much fun playing for King University's 150th anniversary celebration,” said Josh Turner. “I've always been humbled by the loyalty and support of the fans in that part of the country. That area is one of my favorite places to sing!”

“What an amazing evening for King University and the surrounding community; it was a tremendous honor for King to [host this concert] on their behalf,” said Asbury. “It was wonderful to see so many people turn out for the event and to hear how much they enjoyed themselves. The stars truly aligned for a magical night with alumni, faculty, staff, and community.”

The day following the Turner concert, more than 500 alumni and friends attended Dogwood alumni weekend on King’s main campus in Bristol not only to reminisce their time at King but also to celebrate King’s promising future.

The weekend also saw several athletic competitions including: baseball, softball, an alumnae volleyball match, and men’s alumni soccer match. Alumni Tornado athletes then gathered to celebrate King’s 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2016-17 alumni recipients included: the 1969 King College men’s basketball team, led by the late Hall of Fame Coach Al Nida; King baseball star Andy Wilhoit, class of 2001; and one of the most decorated women’s volleyball players in King’s history, Andrea Montreuil, class of 2007.

Other activities included a picnic with music by local band Acoustifried followed by the annual Dogwood Ball. Kids also spent the afternoon “Fishing with a Hero.”

“We were so excited to host ‘Fishing with a Hero’ during Dogwood this year,” said King’s Director of Alumni Relations, Dana McMurray (’12) (’16). “Each child was teamed up with a veteran during a catch and release tournament. This was a great way for kids not only to have a great time fishing but also to meet a real American hero in the process.” More than 30 kids participated in the event.

Each year during Dogwood Weekend, several of King University’s alumni are recognized for exceptional

achievement in their career

field, remarkable service

to King, and commitment

to serving as leaders in

their communities.

This year’s Volunteer

of the Year Award was

presented to Jim Jordan

(’71) of Bristol, Tenn.

This award recognizes

individuals who have

committed a significant

portion of their time and

talents to furthering the Fishing with a Hero mission of the University,

either through their service to King or within their communities and throughout the world in a volunteer capacity.

The Young Alumnus of the Year Award was presented to Katie Gomola Arnold (’05) of Bristol, Tenn. This award recognizes established, future leaders among King’s young alumni who have made outstanding professional contributions to their field and have shown a strong commitment to the service of others.

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Jim Jordan (’71)

Katie Arnold (’05)

of one extended and expanded family encompasses 121 of the 150 years King University has existed.

While the Kelley family constitutes the trunk of this family tree, at the root is a Crockett, and its branches are Evans, Everard, Felty, Lowry, Holler, and Saufley members. Family members who received the award included: Pete D. Holler (’67), Ann Kelley Holler (’68), John J. Holler, Jr. (’69), Janet Holler Bentley (’94), Jessica Lowry Bell (’98), Julia Lowry Evans (’02), William Buchanan Lowry (’72), Rebecca Kelley Lowry (’72), Barbara Lowry Landes (’71), Norman Evans (’72), Linda Felty Evans (’73), Amy Everard Thompson (’98), Nancy Everard Gordon (’99), Ben Lowry (’02), Chris Sauffey (’93), and Kimberly Kelley Sauffey (’94).

The Graduate and Professional Studies Award recognizes alumni from the GPS program who exemplify the University’s goals of excellence, achievement, and stewardship. This year’s award was presented to Joseph Washington (’14) of Knoxville, Tenn.

The Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award recognizes graduates of King University who have made extraordinary contributions to college, church, and community. This year’s recipient was Bettie Whitlow Hite (’63) of Bristol, Tenn.

King's Legacy Award Recipients

“This award is one that will fall short as a measure of the respect, love, appreciation, and gratitude one can have for an individual, but we hope it serves in some small way to express the immense value of a life well lived and a job well done,” said Asbury. “Jewel believes in giving back – she taught her children to do that; she has taught us all to do that. We wanted to give something back to Jewel, to honor and celebrate her 65th anniversary with King, to recognize her accomplishments and the indelible mark she has made in the hearts and lives of so many.”

In November 2016, Ms. Jewel Bell was also given special recognition through the permanent naming of the street leading to Nicewonder Hall on the King University campus, which is now known as Jewel Bell Lane.

New King University Seal

Jewel Bell Recognized

A special award was developed to recognize a member of the King University community who encompasses what the King spirit is all about. The first ever Lifetime Service Award was given to Ms. Jewel Bell of Bristol, Tenn., a special lady who is the heart of King and epitomizes service and achievement.

Street near Nicewonder named after Jewel Bell

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President Whitaker reveals new seal

One other special recognition took place during Dogwood Weekend. Attendees were treated to the first look at King’s newly refreshed collegiate seal.

Since the school’s 1867 founding, the seal has comprised six graphical elements, each one representing a prominent aspect of King’s educational mission and history. The University has identified at least nine different renderings of the seal from the past century, and the newest incorporates these traditional elements into a more contemporary style.

“During this landmark year, we wanted to affirm our legacy, as well as provide a fresh reminder of

Joseph Washington (’14)

Bettie Hite (’63)

our educational mission and vision,” said President Whitaker. “Our community has always focused on integrating faith with a robust liberal arts experience, and this pursuit is succinctly captured in King’s Latin motto, ‘Ecclesiae et litteris,’ which translates ‘for the Church and for learning.’”

The motto is prominently incorporated in the new design, along with the other elements, which include: • The King name, in honor of Rev. James King, who gave the land for the school’s original campus • The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, Alpha and Omega, a symbol for Christ as the beginning and end of all things • The stack of books, with a ribbon marker added to the top book as a Bible might have • Bristol, Tennessee, King’s permanent home • 1867, the year King was founded “It’s exciting,” said Dr. Jim Casada (’64), following the seal’s introduction. “The image is absolutely striking, and I’m happy and relieved to see the scarlet and blue once more. Those are the colors I wore as a soccer letterman, and I believe it’s past time they returned. I’m delighted.”

The refreshed design is now in use as the legal and corporate seal and will adorn buildings, official documents, academic regalia, diplomas, and more.

Presidential Inauguration

The week following Dogwood, King University along with faculty, staff, students, alumni, members of the surrounding community, and honored guests from colleges and universities around the country came together for the inauguration of King’s 23rd President Alexander W. Whitaker IV. It is a rare moment in higher education to attend such a momentous occasion, but for it to occur during the sesquicentennial year of the

Jewel Bell

University is truly distinctive.

During the ceremony, King’s choir performed an anthem written especially for King’s 150th anniversary.

The anthem, “Ecclesiae et Litteris,” translated means "for the Church and for learning," was a collaborative effort by two of King’s finest, Dr. Craig McDonald, professor of English and recent recipient of King’s Distinguished Faculty Award, and Ann Kelley Holler (’68), retired instructor of Music, who, along with her husband, and King Trustee, Pete (’67), were recipients of the Algernon "Ecclesiae et Litteris" by Dr. Craig McDonald and Sydney Sullivan Award.

Ann Holler (’68)

The Grand Finale

On August 27, the year-and-a-half long celebration culminated in a one-of-a-kind musical event. King University invited the entire regional community to join in one final event as the Symphony of the Mountains performed a concert on the Oval at King’s main campus in Bristol. The Symphony performed under the direction of Conductor Cornelia Laemmli Orth, a native of Switzerland in her 11th season as music director of Symphony of the Mountains.

The Symphony performed a light pops concert.

Included in the performance was King’s 150th anthem, “Ecclesiae et Litteris,” led by guest conductor W. Patrick Flannagan (’74), professor of Music and director of choral activities at King University. President Whitaker also joined the Symphony as a guest conductor utilizing a custom baton provided by Tate Newland (’77).

“It was truly a special evening with a phenomenal performance by the Symphony of the Mountains.

We were thrilled so many people from King and the surrounding communities came out to join us for this final event of the 150th celebration. It was a wonderful opportunity not only to reflect on the last 150 years at King but also to look forward to the immense possibilities the next 150 years will reveal to us,” remarked Asbury. K FALL 2017 | 25

Student Perspectives on

STUDY ABROAD

“Although this was my second trip to Malaysia, I was still awestruck to observe the daily workings of the Malay and Balinese people.

Traveling through the many [cities], coastal, [and] jungle locations provided an opportunity for all of us to admire the diverse landscape of the tropics in Southeast Asia and take a glimpse at the inner workings of their culture. The trip to Malaysia and Bali not only broadened our palates for local cuisine but also expanded our thinking toward diverse religious understanding. The Malaysia/Bali trip did not disappoint; the hardest part was getting there.”

— Matthew Miller (’17)

Malaysia Spring 2017 “The trip to Penang, Malaysia, and Bali, Indonesia, was the trip of a lifetime! I loved being able to soak up the culture, see some of the most beautiful places, and taste amazing food. This trip was perfectly shaped and balanced to provide us with everything we could have asked for.

Traveling is such an eye- and heart-opening experience and this trip definitely accomplished both!”

— Victoria Cox (’17)

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“We want our students to experience different cultures. We want them to see the value of preserving cultural heritage and physically restoring old buildings and historical artifacts. The students were surprised to find out how valuable older things are in third world countries because they do not have resources to rebuild from scratch. This was one of the greatest contrasts for our students – how in love the people are with their old things and how much effort they put into preserving them.”

— Dr. Han Chuan Ong Dean of King's College of Arts & Sciences

Spain, Spring 2017

“I was very excited to share my country and my culture with my students. The students became a part of it for a short period of time. It was a wonderful experience for us all.”

— Dr. Beatriz Macione

Associate Dean of King's College of Arts & Sciences, Chair of Languages & Literatures Dept.

“I was amazed at how many activities we had the privilege to do and places we got to see. I knew that I wanted to major in Spanish, but actually being submerged in a country where Spanish was the primary language not only improved my listening and speaking skills but also it gave me assurance in my major. This trip has influenced my decision to study in Spain for at least one semester. The whole trip I kept telling myself, ‘I wish everyone I knew were here with me,’ because the experience was definitely something I wanted to share with others.

Overall, traveling to Spain with King exceeded my hopes and expectations, and I cannot wait to return to beautiful España.”

— Allen Clark (’19)

“I had a wonderful time in my study abroad trip to Spain. I love Spain very much. I enjoyed the culture and lifestyle most of all. I was very happy with everything we did and all the places we visited, but I was especially grateful for our visit to La Universidad de Navarra.

Now, one of my options is to attend this university for my doctorate degree in Spanish.”

— Vanessa Gomez (’17)

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Scholarship Funds continued from pg. 11 Hughes Memorial Chapel

involved in testing and, at one point in my career, I had the final say of whether the product was ready for shipment. It was such a responsibility, ensuring all the products were safe. I look back on it in somewhat awe, and thank God I was able to do a quality job.”

Having helped pave the way for women in chemistry, Rice retired in 1995 after 41 years as a chemist. “I hope my career has encouraged other women to take a similar course of action. I think I may have broken a barrier or two because of my interest in the sciences.”

Since her retirement, Rice has found herself in the midst of a unique project – the revival of a church.

“I purchased a little country church. It has since been reopened as an active church after having been closed for ten years.”

The church, located in Hughes, North Carolina, and originally named Hughes Presbyterian Church, was renamed by Rice as Hughes Memorial Chapel.

The church stands on property donated by Rice’s grandparents in 1907. The church was active for more than 75 years; however, in 1983 it closed due to dwindling attendance.

“In 1992, I was able to work with the Presbytery to purchase the property outright. The church was in pretty bad repair – it needed a new roof, new siding – I did that personally on my own to restore the condition of the church. Since 1995, two different groups have worshiped there. It is now used as a vital place of worship and service. It is a blessing to me to know it is being used for God’s glory after being dead so long.”

In her retirement, Ms. Rice has also been active in a Christian women’s club called Stonecroft Ministries.

She was recently named a regional representative.

Stonecroft is a ministry for women with volunteers across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries with the goal of sharing the Gospel.

Additionally, she teaches small group Bible studies and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.

To honor her Christian education at King, Rice has given many gifts to King to help ensure others can enjoy the same educational experience with which she was blessed. In addition to annual gifts to King, matched by her employer, Rice has also included King in her estate planning, epitomizing her as an example of King's ability to transform lives in profound and impactful ways. K 28 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE

“Endowing a scholarship may seem a bit overwhelming for some, but an annually funded scholarship provides another option that may be a better fit for the donor.

Students directly benefit from these gifts and the donor receives gratification in seeing the personal impact of their gift.”

Annually funded awards available in 2017-18 include gifts from alumnus Jim Casada (’64), a current member of the Alumni Advisory Council at King, who found this to be an easy option for providing scholarship assistance to a deserving student in a financially conducive manner. Alumnus and current Board of Trustee member Paul W. Montgomery (’74) was excited to name a scholarship in honor of his new grandson, Paul A Montgomery II. First Bank & Trust has also opted to support scholarship gifts at King through this funding resource. The Bristol Noon Rotary Club will also fund an award for 2017-18.

“Scholarship gifts are vitally important for recruiting, retaining and supporting students, and King is especially grateful for the generosity afforded by these gifts,” stated Asbury. K

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN FUND A SCHOLARSHIP FOR $1,200?

Those interested in funding an annual scholarship or creating an endowed scholarship should contact Denise Asbury at 800.621.5464 or dasbury@king.edu.

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2017 SCHEDULE

November 15-18 "Antigone" Fine Arts Theatre Main Campus, Bristol, Tenn.

Thursday, November 30 Christmas Caroling on the Oval Main Campus, Bristol, Tenn.

Friday, December 8 Christmas Concert First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn.

April 6-8 Dogwood Homecoming Weekend Main Campus, Bristol, Tenn.

Event details will be in upcoming E-Tornado newsletters.

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FACULTY/STAFF NOTES Lori C. Byington, assistant professor of English, recently had poems and a short story published.

The Clinch Mountain Review contains the poem “Asleep,” featured in the December issue. Her short story “The News” is also in the anthology.

“The News” was also recently published in Easter Lilies, an anthology of Appalachian Women Writers (April 2017).

Dr. Jason G. Caudill, associate professor of Business, was awarded an Appalachian College Association Faculty Fellowship for the summer of 2017 to conduct research on the hiring patterns of universities and the impact of those patterns on student success.

Dr. Martin Holt

Dotterweich,

associate professor

of History and

Department of

History and Political

Science chair,

presented “Religious

Identity in Early

Modern Scotland:

A Reconsideration,” at the Conference on Faith and History in Oct. 2016, at Regent University. In Nov. 2016, he presented “Habit and Belief in the Early Scottish Reformation” at a symposium for contributors to the forthcoming Oxford History of Scottish Theology, at the Center for the Study of Scottish Philosophy at Princeton Theological Seminary.

In May 2017, Dr. Dotterweich gave two lectures and two panel discussions for Reformation 500, a conference hosted by the Presbyterian Heritage Center in Montreat, N.C. He also taught a sixweek series in the spring of 2017 on “Martin Luther and the 95 Theses” for the College for Older Adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Va. Additionally, the series was presented at the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, Va. During fall 2016 and spring 2017, he served as occasional pulpit supply for both Sinking Spring and Glade Spring Presbyterian Churches.

Dr. Olga Eisenhower, assistant professor of Nursing Knoxville, received her Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in Education in May 2017.

Julia Ferguson, assistant professor of Nursing at King’s Knoxville campus, along with her med-surg students, participated in Knoxville's RAM Clinic.

Ferguson also conducted a health fair for the Cedar Bluff/West Knoxville community on April 22, 2017.

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Dr. W. Patrick Flannagan (’74), professor of Music, director of Choral Activities, and chair of King’s Music Department, has been invited to conduct at Carnegie Hall in New York City, N.Y., on May 13, 2018.

Dr. Bonnie Graham, associate professor in the Graduate Nursing Program, welcomed her first granddaughter, Kai Amaris Graham, on Feb. 22, 2017. Kai weighed in at 6 pounds 10 ounces.

Logan Jennings (’13) returned to King University in May of 2016, as an enrollment counselor in Admissions. He serves all undergraduate traditional students.

Dr. Erin M. Kingsley, assistant professor of English, recently led a group of three King students to attend the Southern Appalachian Student Conference on Literature in April 2017, at ETSU in Johnson City, Tenn. Kingsley chaired two panels and all three students presented at the conference. She will serve as the keynote speaker for the conference in April 2018.

Dr. Amy Knowles, associate professor of Nursing, and recent King DNP graduate Dr. Sherry Williams (’16) had a manuscript accepted for publication: Williams, S., Hemphill, J., & Knowles, A. (Jan 2017). Confidence of nursing personnel in their understanding of the psychosocial impact of prostate cancer. Urologic Nursing, 37(1), 23-30.

Emily Krug, instructional services librarian, and husband, BJ, welcomed their daughter, Anastasia Rose, on Nov. 2, 2016. She weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Dr. Sheri McRae (’16), assistant professor of Health Sciences and program coordinator of Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, graduated from King University with the degree of DNP in August. Her translational research project was titled, “Implementing Transformational Leadership to Improve Patient Satisfaction.”

Dr. McRae presented a poster at Today's DNP: Taking the Lead on the World Stage Conference at Case Western University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio entitled: “Implementing Transformational Leadership to Improve Patient Satisfaction.” She also obtained Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality certification from the National Association for Healthcare Quality, which focuses on quality leadership and structure, information management, performance measure and process improvement, and patient safety.

Mariesa R. Severson, assistant professor of Nursing, has recently joined the editorial board of Journal of Midwifery, Women’s Health and Nursing Practice.

Dr. Tracy Slemp

assumed the role

of Dean of the

School of Nursing

at King University

June 1, 2017. She

has been a full-time

faculty member at

King since 2006 and

has served the School

of Nursing at all

program levels in

both teaching and leadership roles. Dr. Slemp’s experience spans clinical, education, and practice arenas, and she is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

FACULTY/STAFF NOTES Dr. Ashley Stiltner, assistant professor of Biology/Athletic Training, recently taught a continuing education course at the Tennessee Chiropractic Association Upper East meeting, entitled, “Exercise and its Effects on Human Physiology and Performance.”

Joe Strickland, assistant professor of Photography/Digital Media, DMAD Program chair, is a finalist in the Expressions Ireland International Competition of Portraiture.

One of his photographs was enlarged to 1 x 2 meters and hung in the outdoor exhibition in Longford Town, Ireland. Joe had two photographs featured in the Spring 2017 issue of Ink & Letters. He also had a series of abstract photographs on display from March 31 to April 16, 2017, at the Abstract Mind: the Second International Exhibition on Abstract Art exhibition at the CICA Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Benjamin Tkach,

assistant professor

of Security and

Intelligence, presented

“Mobile (In)security?

Exploring the Realities

of Mobile Phone Use

in Conflict Areas”

(2017) at the American

Sociological Association annual meeting in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Tkach presented “Spatial Context and Learning Curves: Regional Employment of Private Military and Security Companies” (2017) at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Md. Additionally, he presented “Methodological Innovations in Study of Politics: Implications for Liberal Arts Education” (2017) at the Liberal Arts International Conference 2017, Doha, Qatar.

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Dorothy Pennick "Penny" Mattice April 17, 2017 Dr. Mattice was a professor emeritus of King’s Fine Arts Department. W. Patrick Flannagan (’74), professor of Music, director of Choral Activities, and chair of King’s Music Department said of her, “Penny taught Art History, Studio Art, and Theater at King

for 25 years. In fact, she was the first teacher in

those disciplines that King employed. Penny retired

from King in 1994 but remained interested in all

that happened at King. Two of her three children

are King alumni and her two daughters-in-law are

also King alumnae.”

Dr. Mattice was preceded in death by her husband,

Col. Edson Russell Mattice (Matt), Penny is survived

by her three children, Peter Mattice (’76), and his wife, Bea (’75), Nora Mattice Day, and Mark Mattice (’82), and his wife, Sandra (’82); eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

InMemoriam

Rev. Dr. Ernest Lee Stoffell (’44) November 22, 2016

Daniel T. De Andrede (’60) November 24, 2016

Hazel M. Wahl (’44) February 21, 2015

Charles Delmer Fleenor Jr. (’61) January 10, 2017

Samuel Thomas Young (’49) June 8, 2016

Curtis A. Murray (’63) February 9, 2017

Walter P. Leonard (’51) October 28, 2016

Dr. Morris D. Cooper (’65) December 18, 2016

Nancy Ruth Oliver Smith (’55) April 27, 2017

Laura Jeanne Crawford Overcast (’68) May 7, 2017

Richard N. Welton (’56) April 30, 2014

Dorothy Lynn Morrow Litten (’69) August 20, 2016

Shirley Newberry Ritter (’57) December 25, 2016

Carolyn Vivian Larkey (’74) June 14, 2017

Robert “Jack” Briscoe (’58) February 9, 2017

Jonathan “Greg” Carrier (’82) November 19, 2016

John W. Combs, Jr. (’59) October 5, 2016

Matthew David Kilgus (’12) December 4, 2016

Orpha Mutter Reid (’59) February 24, 2017

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CLASS NOTES

1980s

C. Trevor McMurray (’89) received his Masters of Science in Justice Administration from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky on May 6, 2017. He is a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations in Bristol, Va. 1

1990s

Kimberly Cook Adams (’98) was named Madison County Virginia's Teacher of the Year.

Kimberly is a science teacher at Wetsel Middle School in Madison, Va. 2 Rev. Adam T. Mumpower (’99) was named senior pastor of the Church of the Redeemer (PCA) in Indian Trail, N.C., in March 2017, after 17 years of serving as the associate pastor of SouthLake Church (PCA) in Huntersville, N.C. Adam, and his wife, Deirdre Stout Mumpower (’01), have three children – Brock, Macie, and Jack. Deirdre began teaching high school English and middle school Composition at Arborbrook Christian Academy in the fall of 2017.

2000s

Emily King Cain (’00) has written a booked entitled “Bible ABCs for Life.” She originally put this book together for her children as a way to help instill God's truth in their hearts.

She says God has blessed her with this book, a great way to learn and share His Word with

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folks of all ages. Each page is a full-page color photograph with word/phrase/Bible verse(s) for the corresponding letter of the alphabet. 3 Jennifer Zaveckas Hudson (’03), and husband, Chad, welcomed their second child, Evelyn Grace Hudson, on Feb. 16, 2017. She weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 19 1/4 in long.

Jennifer is currently in private OBGYN practice in Boise, Idaho.

Jaylyne Sauls Aguirre (’04), and husband, Alex, welcomed their fourth baby, Silas Jack Aguirre, on Dec. 2, 2016. Silas weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches in length. 4 Vica Shaffer Jones (’07), and husband, Kyle, welcomed daughter Eleanor Katherine Sadie on Feb. 21, 2017. She was 6 pounds 6 ounces and 20 inches long. She was born in Phoenixville, Penn.

Ben (’08) and Melissa (’08) Ferguson live in Bristol, Tenn., with two year old twins, Isaiah and Joy, and new daughter, Gracie, who was born in Jan. 2017. Ben is a general contractor and Melissa is an adjunct professor in the Religion Department at King.

Logan Lambert (’09) and Luke Cumberland were married on April 29, 2017, in Old Town, Alexandria, Va. Logan works at the Department of Defense/Veterans Affairs Program Office as the women's health and sexual trauma workgroup liaison to the Health Executive Committee in Washington, D.C. They reside in Northern Virginia.

Sam (’10) and Sarah (’09 ’13) Ferguson have a new son, Cedar, who is 11 months old. Sam works with New Again Houses and Sarah is a nurse practitioner with a medical practice near Bristol Regional Medical Center. They reside in Bristol, Tenn. 5 Michael “Corey” Miles (’11) recently published a book, “Dominion.” The science fiction story tells of someone who discovers those he counts closest have long been a part of a secret cultturned terrorist organization.

Ellie Ferguson Frazier (’13 and ’16), and husband, Andrew, live in Knoxville, Tenn. Ellie is currently working as a nurse practitioner for Summit Health in Knoxville. 6 Lydia Beverly Calvin (’16) married Mitchell Calvin on June 16, 2016. She completed her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Lincoln Memorial University in May 2017. Lydia was accepted to the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinarian Medicine to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a Veterinarian. 7

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Celebrating 65 Years at King!

The King community came together on September 4, 2017, to celebrate Ms. Jewel Bell's employment anniversary of 65 years. She began working at King on September 4, 1952. President Alexander Whitaker presented Jewel with a U.S. flag and the Tennessee state flag, both of which flew over the state capitol in Nashville on August 28. Jewel was also awarded the rank of Colonel Aide de Camp by Governor Haslam for outstanding achievement as a citizen of Tennessee.