Issue VII | Fall 2010
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Reaching New Heights
King advances in accessibility, athletics, and the arts.
President’s Address
When the founders of King first envisioned the College, their aspirations were to elevate the standard of classical and scientific instruction. Through a combination of discipline and religious study, they set the School on a path that would not only fully develop the student’s intellect but core values as well. Today, our mission remains much the same, to educate students in an academically rigorous and collegiate setting that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, service, and career, leading to meaningful lives of achievement and cultural transformation in Christ. King is following in that tradition of excellence set 143 years ago. Through combined efforts of the College and the extended community that has embraced King’s mission, the School is reaching new heights. In a time where many schools have seen a decline in their numbers, we have far exceeded enrollment expectations and are celebrating our 11th consecutive year of record enrollment. Along with significant growth in our traditional programs, cooperative community partnerships have been a vital component of the success of the Graduate & Professional Studies program. This summer we were pleased to open our newest instructional location in Knoxville, offering both baccalaureate and master’s classes for working adults. King’s information technology team worked assiduously over the summer to update campus connectivity, ensuring that all buildings now have wireless network coverage. This summer also brought with it the culmination of several
years of diligent, hard work by many to take King’s athletic program to the next level of excellence. The College received its official acceptance as a member of the NCAA Division II. Additionally, the College has been accepted for membership in the Conference Carolinas. King continues to work closely with regional partners and has become an integral part of the region’s economic and workforce development. Significant support from surrounding communities and organizations throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia has propelled King to continue onward with the proposed King School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center. Each member of King’s faculty, staff, student body, alumni, and the School’s network of supporters has a role in the College’s legacy. As a vital member of King’s community, your support has been and will remain critical to the continued growth and success of King College as we move forward in carrying out our mission and tradition of excellence in higher education. Sincerely,
Dr. Gregory D. Jordan, President
King Remembers Jeff Byrd Jeff Byrd, chair of the Board of Trustees at King College and president and general manager for Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Jeff loved King and served on the College’s Board since 1998, giving of his time and talents to the College. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and friends, unparalleled business and marketing acumen, and his service and dedication to the community. Jeff was a wonderful leader, and he will be deeply missed.
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Reaching New Heights
Contents
Our Mission
To educate students in an academically rigorous and collegiate setting that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, service, and career, leading to meaningful lives of achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.
Our Vision
To grow continually as a Christian comprehensive college, with pre-professional and professional schools, that builds lives for achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.
President
Contents Dogwood Weekend Celebrates King Alumni............................................. 2 Triple Becker King Style............................................................................ 5 Focus on Photography............................................................................... 6 The Consolation of the Imagination.......................................................... 8 KC Theatre Program / Annual Buechner Lectureship .............................. 9 It’s Official… King Joins NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas........ 10 Booher and Thorpe Named Head Coaches............................................. 12 Tornado Wraps Up Season with Honors................................................. 12 Field of Dreams for Lady Tornado Softball............................................. 13 KC Tennis Makes the Grade................................................................... 13
Dr. Gregory D. Jordan
Chapel Renewed.................................................................................... 14
Vice President of Marketing & Development
Enrollment Hits Record High................................................................. 14
LeAnn Hughes
King College Celebrates Spring Commencement...................................... 14
Chief Development Officer
Stewardship at Home and Abroad.......................................................... 15
John King – jwking@king.edu
Director of Alumni & Annual Giving Finley Green – alumni@king.edu
Editorial Staff
Snider Honor and PVA Programs Take a Bite out of the Big Apple......... 16 Greece is the Word................................................................................ 16 MBA Class Takes International Business Trip to Europe......................... 17
LeAnn Hughes Miranda Gray Cooper Laura Boggan
King Opens New Instructional Site in Knoxville....................................... 18
Contributors
Alumni Gifts Make a Difference for King Student................................... 20
Paula Compton Wins College Dream..................................................... 19
Laura Boggan Gene Renfro
Alumni Brave the Rain........................................................................... 21
Alumni Contributors
Carbone Applauds M.B.A. Program...................................................... 22
Chase Mitchell (’08) Mollie Salyer (’10)
Graphic Design
Faculty & Staff Notes............................................................................ 24 Alumni Notes........................................................................................ 26
Sarah Suits
Dogwood Wedding................................................................................. 27
Photography
Remembering Our Alumni & Classmates.............................................. 28
Andy Olson Earl Carter
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Dogwood Weekend
Dogwood Weekend Celebrates King Alumni
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his year marked the 84th Dogwood Weekend at King College welcoming more than 360 attendees including alumni, their families, and guests. The campus was filled with former classmates and lifelong friends taking the opportunity to reminisce, reconnect, and honor outstanding King graduates. The weekend kicked off with the annual Jay Baumgardner Memorial Golf Classic. The event was held at The Country Club of Bristol. With 18 teams comprised of 72 participants, the best score of the event went to the combined team from First Tennessee Bank (Gerald Hallenbeck and Jake Harris) and Friendship Automotive (Dustin Walters and Otis Hall). Members of the winning team took home gift certificates from The Club Pro Shop. The United Company team won the putting contest, taking home round-trip tickets in the domestic U.S. from AirTran Airways. During the one-day event, over $23,000 was raised toward scholarship assistance for King students.
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Dogwood Weekend
The Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) department presented Agatha Christie’s “Go Back for Murder.” The Voices of the Mountains, a bluegrass band conducted by Dr. Pat Flannagan, professor of music and director of choral activities at King, presented a “Bluegrass Mass” at nearby First Presbyterian Church in celebration of Dogwood Weekend. “We are thrilled to have hosted yet another successful Dogwood Weekend,” stated Finley Green, director of alumni and annual giving at the College. “Each year, we are pleased to have the opportunity to honor some of our outstanding alumni, their exceptional achievement in
named to the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina. A native of Linville, N.C., Blackburn holds a degree in business and economics from King College, class of 1973, and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Tech. Blackburn has touched every facet of his community with his volunteer efforts with organizations such as Habitat, the Humane Society, the Volunteer Fire Department, area hospitals, and regional healthcare organizations. Blackburn has been recognized for his service as Western North Carolina’s Outstanding Volunteer, and North Carolina’s Governor recognized him as the Out-
John Blackburn, ‘73
“Each year, we are pleased to have the opportunity to honor some of our outstanding alumni, their exceptional achievement in their career field, remarkable service to
Anne Liston,‘57 and Miller Liston,‘59
King, and commitment to serving as leaders in their communities.” —
Finley Green
their career field, remarkable service to King, and commitment to serving as leaders in their communities.” The Distinguished Alumni of the Year award was presented to John M. Blackburn. Blackburn is the president and general manager of Linville Resorts, Inc. and serves on the boards of Watauga Medical Center, the Appalachian Regional Medical Center, the Avery County YMCA, which he co-founded, the Cain Scholars Program, and the Linville Foundation. He also serves on the board of directors of Cannon Memorial Hospital, where he helped raise over $18 million for the new hospital in Linville, N.C., serves as trustee of the Crossnore School, and was most recently
standing Volunteer in North Carolina. Blackburn was presented with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award in 2005 by King College, and Appalachian State University recently announced they are honoring Blackburn with the establishment of the “The John M. Blackburn Distinguished Professorship in Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University.” Miller and Anne Liston received the Volunteers of the Year award for their efforts in helping King College accomplish its mission. Mrs. Liston graduated from King in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and received her Master of Science from Emory University. Mr. Liston graduated in 1959 with
Dottie Kizer Weigel,‘99
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Dogwood Weekend
Dogwood Weekend Celebrates King Alumni a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, and received his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary and received an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from King College. He served as chair of the King College Board of Visitors and continues his service on King’s Board of Trustees. The Listons provide assistance with a multitude of projects, such as preparing and distributing exam care packages for King students at the end of each semester. Mrs. Liston volunteers one day a week for the Office of Admissions, preparing mailings, providing receptions or breakfast for media conferences, and visiting students and their families. In addition, Mrs. Liston assists in preparing and serving refreshments for student recitals and other campus events. The Listons are also known as “friends of facilities services,” occasionally providing its staff with lunch, complete with Mrs. Liston’s famous apple pies. “We know that no matter what needs to be done, Mr. and Mrs. Liston are always willing to help King accomplish
its goals,” said Green. “They are an invaluable asset to the College.” King College’s Alumni Office also recognizes those young alumni who have made outstanding professional contributions to their field since graduating and who have shown a strong commitment to the service of others. This year, Dottie Kizer Weigel was presented with the Young Alumni Achievement award. Since graduating from King College in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Weigel has had an unwavering commitment to higher education. She has served at several colleges and universities in residence education, career services, and through teaching. She has a passion for helping undergraduate students reach their full potential, and most importantly, helping them increase in their faith. Several years ago, she led a team of Messiah College students to Zimbabwe in Southern Africa to do missions work. Weigel, an editor for the National Resource Center at the University of South Carolina, is committed to personal and academic growth. She has received
several fellowships for research in graduate studies and in May will defend her dissertation at the University of South Carolina and graduate with a Ph.D. in education. Graduate and Professional studies (GPS) has become a vital part of King’s success over the past few years. King recognizes those alumni from GPS who exemplify the College’s goals of excellence, achievement, and stewardship through the Graduate and Professional Studies award. The 2010 recipient is Teresa Stephens. Stephens graduated from ETSU in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and has worked for the last 23 years as a registered nurse, primarily in public health and emergency/trauma. In December 2009, Teresa graduated from King College with a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in education. Stephens currently teaches as adjunct faculty at both King College and Milligan College. She will begin full-time studies in the Ph.D. nursing program at University of Tennessee, Knoxville in May.
PHON-A-THON
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Family Feature
Triple Becker — King Style
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or the Becker family, King is a family affair. Darlene Becker, a 2009 graduate of King’s RN-BSN program, is the mother of 2010 M.B.A. graduate Wendy Becker, and sophomore Amy Becker, who is currently pursuing a degree in education from King. The Beckers are one example, among many, of King attracting several members of a single family. In this case, the mother and two daughters were drawn to King by degree programs relevant to their respective interests and professional aspirations. Darlene began her college career at King but later transferred because KC did not offer a degree in nursing at the time. Although she began her career as a practicing professional, she always maintained the desire to complete her coursework, and hoped to do so at King. When King developed the RN-BSN program, the flexibility aimed at working professionals could not have been a better fit for Darlene.
Alumni Contributor — Chase Mitchell, ‘08
“The RN-BSN program is taught in the evenings and on weekends. I am a school nurse, and the schedule worked out well for me. I was able to continue to work full-time and go to school.” Darlene’s daughter, Wendy, chose King’s M.B.A. program for a number of reasons, not least of which was its 10-month completion time. “Most of the other programs I looked at were two years,” said Wendy. Wendy also attributes the intercultural aspect of the program as a unique selling point. “Employers are increasingly looking for graduates who have study abroad experience. This year the students traveled to Paris, France; Salzburg, Austria; and Munich, Germany. The international practicum allows students to experience the cultural, economic, and social atmosphere of another country.” King’s small class size and family learning environment also added to its appeal for the Becker family. Amy, currently a sopho-
The feeling of family is one that resonates with all King students, whether in a GPS cohort program or in traditional classes.
more in the traditional education program, began looking at colleges in her junior year of high school. “The most important factors for me were a quality education program and for it to be within a two-hour drive of home. King fit both these criteria.” Amy loves the small class sizes because of the personal attention and support she receives from faculty. Amy says she is definitely considering King’s M.Ed. program upon completion of her bachelor’s degree. Wendy, as well, enjoyed the learning environment at King. “I received my undergraduate degree from a large university. It was nice to have the opportunity at King to learn in a much smaller classroom setting where I could really get to know both my professors and peers.” Darlene enjoyed the cohort setup of the RN-BSN nursing program for similar reasons. “I do much better in the ‘family learning environment,’ and it is very important to me. The RN-BSN program promotes that type of atmosphere probably even more, since the students are in a cohort that stays together throughout the program. The faculty took time to get to know each member of our cohort. They were very supportive throughout the entire program.” More and more King is welcoming generations of families into the fold. The feeling of family is one that resonates with all King students, whether in a GPS cohort program or in traditional classes. With the Graduate and Professional Studies program thriving, King is even better able to accommodate the learning needs of entire families, like the Beckers.
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Performing and Visual Arts
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f you notice a few more cameras clicking around campus, it’s due in part to King’s newest Performing & Visual Arts degree program, photography. The program will not only teach students the fine art of photography, but will also combine elements of digital media, videography, and web design. Directing the program is Chris Stewart. He is joined by Iowa native, Tammy Mercure, assistant professor of photography. Stewart found photography during his high school years and was drawn to both the creative and commercial aspects of the artistic medium. By the time he was a high school sophomore, he started his first photography business. “I quickly determined solely doing commercial work was not for me, so I decided to find an avenue that would allow for greater creativity and still provide for some income,” said Stewart. After high school, Stewart went on to receive his undergraduate degree in photography from Virginia Intermont College (V.I.), then worked in the field for 6 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
Gateway, IL — 2001 | Tammy Mercure
Star Trails Over Camper — 2009 | Chris Stewart
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a number of years. Realizing he wanted to teach, he went back to school, receiving his Master of Education degree from Virginia Tech in instructional technology. Stewart began his teaching career at V.I., where he transformed the photography program from a purely film-based degree into a non-traditional digital degree. As an associate director, Mercure also brings a wealth of knowledge to the program. Mercure went to Chicago after high school to attend Columbia College with plans to study to be an art director. During her second semester, she took a photography class and immediately switched majors. She received her Bachelor of Arts in photography from Columbia then went to work for the school, running their digital lab for the next eight years. She taught at Columbia for about eight years as an adjunct professor before moving to Johnson City where she received her Master of Fine Arts in photography from ETSU. She taught for one year at V.I. before coming to King. “The opportunity to start a pro-
gram fresh from scratch in this era of photography is especially exciting,” said Stewart. “Although many programs see the idea of photography as one of only still images, the photography program here at King has embraced the modern idea of the artistic medium. The future of photography is more than the still image. The photographer of today will need to embrace other expressive avenues such as web design, videography, as well as the art of self-promotion through marketing. With this philosophy as the foundation, we are building a program that is flexible and relative to the career interests of realworld practitioners.” Chad Thompson, one of the students taking advantage of this new program, dabbled in computer programming, web design, and several other degree options before settling on digital media and photography. “Chad’s a fast learner,” said Mercure. “He has embraced all of the things that make this new photography program great, including the fact that you can take photography to a lot different areas
Haiti Orphanage — 2010 | Chad Thompson
Performing and Visual Arts
from creating videos to web design.” Thompson says his free time is spent traveling and learning everything he can about digital media from video, visual design, photography, and after effects that he uses in creating characters and scenes for his videos and movies. “I am also currently writing three movies,” said Thompson. “I tend to work on multiple
“King offers a lot more ‘know how’ on multiple realms of media rather than a narrowed path of still images only. There is a family atmosphere with collaboration — sharing of ideas. King’s program allows us to be versatile.” Thompson recently spent time in Haiti working with relief efforts. In the midst of the destruction and poverty, he
“When the student finds the purpose behind their work, it gives them a connection they can have with the viewer. It’s really all about making powerful images that communicate.” —
Chris Stewart
projects at the same time, so when I need a break from one, I can easily jump right into the other. King’s program, designed to incorporate digital media along with photography, works well with my style. “I believe I will be able to hone my skills and learn more advanced techniques through this program,” said Thompson.
found purpose, and used his camera to document what it would be like to live a day in Haiti. “We stayed in an orphanage with about 60 kids and eight to ten adults,” said Thompson. “We were able to tour Port au Prince and the surrounding cities. We saw and learned about things that the news doesn’t readily tell you
about. It was a huge eye-opening event.” In addition to the immense number of photos he took, Thompson also made a video of his experience. “There were dangerous zones where I had to hide my camera under my arm and pretend it wasn’t there as a safety precaution.” Just as Chad Thompson found meaning in documenting his time in Haiti, the photography program will show students the importance of intent amid their projects. Students will learn that photography is not just a pretty picture or just a commercial image, but there should be some intent or purpose to their work, whether telling a story, or sharing a core piece of themselves. “When the student finds the purpose behind their work, it gives them an investment in the medium and the work, and gives them a connection they can have with the viewer,” said Stewart. “It’s really all about making powerful images that communicate.”
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Buechner Institute
The Consolation of the Imagination
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ing alumna and best-selling author, Katherine Paterson, once said that “the consolation of the imagination is not imaginary consolation.” Throughout the 2010–2011 fall and spring semesters, The Buechner Lecture Series will present the opportunity to meet speakers who can take attendees via the imagination, into new possibility and refreshing change. This year's diverse line up, by far the largest with 20 events, ranges from children's books to photography, from the Ford Motor Company to the post modern church. There will be music, drama, and more. Several of the events are sponsored including Photo Journalist, Ryan Spencer Reed’s lecture and photography exhibit, which is made possible through contributions from King’s 2009-2010 Student Government Association (SGA). “We are pleased by the reception we
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have had in the Tri-Cities community and simply hope to continue to make a useful contribution to the important conversation about faith and culture,” said Dale Brown, director of the Buechner Institute. In an effort to provide greater accessibility, several of the events will be held at locations off-campus, including the Bristol Public Library, the Bristol Train Station, and the Paramount Theatre. Frederick Buechner, for whom the Institute is named, commented in Wishful Thinking: “We are much involved, all of us, with questions about things that matter a good deal today but will be forgotten by this time tomorrow—the immediate where’s and when and how’s that face us daily at home and at work—but at the same time we tend to lose track of the questions that matter always, life-anddeath questions about meaning, purpose, and value. To lose track of such deep
Fall ‘10 Ryan Reed | November 8 10:30 a.m., King College Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Train Station Kenneth Huber | November 18 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., King College Memorial Chapel Nathan Rouse | December 3 & 4 Drama: The Birth 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel
“The consolation of the imagination is not imaginary consolation.” — Katherine Paterson, ‘54 Visit www.buechnerinstitute.org for more information 8 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
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questions as these is to risk losing track of who we really are in our own depths and where we are really going.” This year’s offerings from the Buechner Institute hope to make a contribution to this revitalization. Speakers in 2010–2011 will attempt to broaden listener’s horizons and challenge them to move beyond.
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Spring ‘11 Katherine Paterson | January 28 & 29, 2011 Drama: Bridge to Terabithia January 28, 7:00 p.m., Paramount Theater January 29, 3:00 p.m., Paramount Theater Katherine Paterson | January 29 Annual Lectureship 7:00 p.m., Paramount Theater
Cathleen Falsani | February 28 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Train Station David & Ginger Hildebrand | March 21 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., King College Memorial Chapel Mark Bauerlein | March 28 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Public Library Barbara Smith | April 18 7:00 p.m., Fine Arts Theater
Performing and Visual Arts
Symphonic Band Fall Concert November 6 | 8:00 p.m. | Maclellan Hall
The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht November 10–13 | 7:30 p.m. | Fine Arts Theatre Chopin-Schumann Festival November 15–19 | 7:00 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
DECEMBER Christmas Choral Concert Featuring all King College choral ensembles December 10 | 8:00 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church Bristol, Tenn.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and Stephanie Tolan with music by Steve Liebman Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson January 28 | 7:00 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts January 29 | 3:00 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts February 4–5 | 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre
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the play as well as sign books. King College graduate (‘54) and much beloved author of children and young adult fiction, Paterson was recently appointed by President Obama to the post of Ambassador for Young People’s Literature at the Library of Congress. The dramatic rendition of Bridge to Terabithia to be performed by King’s Theatre department was written by Stephanie Tolan with music by Steve Liebman. The production is directed by Elizabeth Lee Dollar, associate professor of theatre, designed by Christopher R. Slaughter, associate professor of theatre, with music direction by Amy L. Oblinger (’07). Watch for other events surrounding the Paterson visit; details will be announced at www.buechnerinstitute.org. The three Paramount events will be ticketed at $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
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est-selling author and King College alumna, Katherine Paterson, will join the ranks of Frederick Buechner, Barbara Taylor Brown, and Ron Hansen, as she delivers the Annual Buechner Lectureship address this January. Over the years, Paterson has helped to bridge the gap between generations through her writings. Now her works cement a partnership between King’s Theatre Program and the Buechner Institute in a two-day event that will bring to life Paterson’s Bridge to Terabithia on the Paramount stage. The two-day event will kick off with a dramatic presentation of Bridge to Terabithia on January 28 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theater in Bristol. The play will be reprised at the Paramount Theater at 3 p.m. on January 29, and Katherine will deliver the Buechner Lectureship address at 7 p.m. Paterson will respond to
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Music Convocation March 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
APRIL Symphonic Band Spring Concert April 9 | 8:00 p.m. | Maclellan Hall Pippin — 2011 Dogwood Play Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Roger O. Hirson April 13–14 | 7:30 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts April 15 | 8:00 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts April 16 | 2:30 p.m. Paramount Center for the Arts Choral Concert Featuring Jazz/Gospel Choir, Women’s Ensemble and All the King’s Men April 30 | 8:00 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
MAY Commencement Choral Concert Featuring King College Symphonic Choir and Collegium Musicum May 6 | 8:15 p.m. | Memorial Chapel
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Athletics
It’s Official ... King Joins NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas
Dr. Alan Patterson, Conference Carolinas Commissioner, congratulates Dr. Greg Jordan
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n July 12, King’s acceptance as a member of the NCAA Division II and participant in the Conference Carolinas became official. The process to move to NCAA Division II started for King officially in the summer of 2007. Staff members from the entire campus community were involved in the commitment to pursue the affiliation, which is generally a three-year process. King was a provisional NCAA Division II member for the 2009–10 year after spending two years in exploratory stages and was notified that the school has moved on to full membership status on July 9. “This step forward to NCAA Division II will change the dynamic of the entire King College community,” Dr. Greg Jordan, president of King College, said about the move. “The NCAA membership allows King new opportunities both athletically and academically which coincide with the school’s mission and represent the culmination of the past years’ growth in our athletic program.” 10 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
King is now one of seven NCAA Division II members in Tennessee and joins a national organization of nearly 300 NCAA Division II institutions.
attitudes in service and community. All of which are a part of the NCAA Division II “Life in the Balance” program. The athletic department moves 19 intercollegiate sports to the NCAA Division II ranks, baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men’s and women’s swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, men's and women's volleyball, and men's wrestling. The school also offers athletic opportunities in cycling, women’s wrestling, cheerleading and dance, which are not sponsored by the NCAA. The Tornado and Lady Tornado competed as an NAIA school through the 2008–09 year and King athletes participated in the National Christian College Athletic Association as 14 teams competed in NCCAA National events during
“This step forward to NCAA Division II will change the dynamic of the entire King College community.” — The NCAA requires Division II members to be well-conducted intercollegiate athletic programs, based on sound educational principles and practices. A concern for the educational welfare of the participating student-athlete is a key element of NCAA Division II members. NCAA Division II member institutions also provide growth opportunities for student-athletes through academic achievement, high level athletic competition, and development of societal
Dr. Gregory Jordan
2009–10 with six Top-5 finishes. For the 2010–11 athletic campaign, King will have the opportunity to earn berths to NCAA Championships as an at-large selection before competing in Conference Carolinas play in 2011–12. In the 80-year history of the league, King is only the second member not located in the Carolinas. Other current members are located in North Carolina and South Carolina. The only other member from outside the Carolinas was Longwood
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“It is not often that a conference which shares equal values for academic and athletic excellence has the opportunity to add members having identical values.” —
Alan Patterson, Conference Carolinas Commissioner
University (Va.) from 1995–2003. King will join current conference members Barton College (N.C.), Belmont Abbey College (N.C.), Coker College (S.C.), Converse College (S.C.), Erskine College (S.C.), Lees-McRae College (N.C.), Limestone College (S.C.), Mount Olive College (N.C.), Pfeiffer University (N.C.), Queens University of Charlotte (N.C.), and St. Andrews Presbyterian College (N.C.) in 2011. The Conference is uniquely comprised of private colleges and universities with an emphasis on undergraduate education. Recent national championships by conference members include basketball, baseball, men’s lacrosse, and individual champions in golf and track and field. Another important distinctive of the conference is its emphasis on graduation
and academic success. Student-athletes within the conference graduate at a rate higher than general student populations. “Conference Carolinas not only provides a strong athletic avenue for King student-athletes, but it also has a focus on students’ success away from the fields and courts,” Jordan commented about the league. “The Conference will allow King to build on a rich athletic history and develop new rivalries.” King will compete in 16 sports in Conference Carolinas, baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and men's and women's volleyball. The Tornado men’s volleyball team competed in Conference
Carolinas play in 2010. “It is not often that a conference which shares equal values for academic and athletic excellence has the opportunity to add members having identical values. Fortunately, we were presented that opportunity,” stated Conference Carolinas Commissioner Alan Patterson in a league release. “In today’s climate of conference alignment often based on income production, it is refreshing that we were able to expand based on like student-athlete educational experiences.” The growing Conference Carolinas also added North Greenville University (S.C.), giving the organization 13 members for the 2011–12 year. The membership boost was the first time the conference expanded since 2005, when Converse College (S.C.) joined.
King’s coaching staff stands in show of support during July Press Conference announcing the College’s acceptance to NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas
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Athletics
Booher and Thorpe Named Head Coaches
Tornado Wraps up Season with Honors
D From left to right: Coach Booher and Coach Thorpe
In May 2010, King College announced Ryan Booher as Tornado men’s volleyball head coach and Louis Thorpe to oversee the Lady Tornado women’s soccer program after both served as interim coaches in the spring. Booher was named interim coach in March and in his debut won the next 11 matches including four in Conference Carolinas play and a win over NCAA Division I foe New Jersey Institute of Technology. He helped take King from 2-5 to a 13-7 record to end the season. The 11 straight wins was a program record. The Tornado finished the season tied for third in conference play. Before King, Booher helped create and oversee the Northeast Tennessee Volleyball Club. He also worked at the Bristol Family YMCA in various director roles for seven years. Booher played volleyball for 20 years and also served as an official for five years at the college level, along with eight seasons as a high school official. Thorpe, a King graduate and member of the King Athletic Hall of Fame, had served previously as assistant coach for the men’s program. He was at King for the first time as an assistant for the men’s program from 1999 to 2003, Thorpe held the interim head coach role for the women’s program from 2000 to 2002. During that time King went 41-18-2 including 18 wins in the 2001 season. He then accepted an assistant coaching position with the men’s program at Tusculum College from 2003 to 2007 before returning to King. Thorpe graduated from King with a degree in business administration in 1992. He was the captain for King’s 1991 Tennessee-Virginia Athletic Conference Championship team, and was also selected as Team MVP for the 1990 campaign.
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uring the spring season, King sent six teams to NCCAA National Championships, with baseball, softball, women’s and men’s track and field along with men’s and women’s tennis all participating in national championship play. The women’s track and field squad finished third, while the men were sixth. Despite playing in close and hard-fought matches, King was unable to advance to the final four at the men’s and women’s tennis championship. Softball went 1-2 at the NCCAA World Series and finished in a tie for fifth. Baseball also posted a 1-2 record at the NCCAA World Series to finish tied for seventh in the 10-team field. The King track and field program, coached by Johnny Bomar, produced 13 NCCAA All-Americans with seven school records on the men’s side and nine program bests by the Lady Tornado during the outdoor season. Softball, under the direction of King alum Jenn Testa, went 22-17. The Lady Tornado softball squad had two players, Stephanie Mueller and Shauna Haga, to place on the All-American list. This was the first time for King softball players to earn such an honor. Haga also played her way onto the NCCAA Softball World Series All-Tournament squad. In addition, King also placed four players on the NCCAA All-Mid-East region softball squad. First-year head coach Mac McClarrinon guided the King baseball program to an overall record of 29-16 with the NCCAA Mid-East Region Championship. McClarrinon was honored with the NCCAA Mid-East Coach of the Year honor. Four of the Tornado baseball players were named to the All-Region squad before the team’s trip to the national tournament.
Athletics
Field of Dreams for Lady Tornado Softball
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hen the Lady Tornado softball team began practice this fall, they did so on a brand new field. The new home for the Lady Tornado was built behind the baseball field and beside Parks Soccer Field. It is the newest on-campus athletic facility for King and gives the athletic department a total of six on-campus facilities now. The field took just under four months to complete from the groundbreaking
to the finishing touches to make it game ready. The facility will also feature batting cages for the team to utilize during practices. The full-size field is complete with dugouts and a brick backstop, netting, and an eight-foot fence. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to be playing and practicing on campus,” said head softball coach Jenn Testa. “I know this facility has been in the works since we began the softball
program in 2005. The new field will attract more students, faculty, and fans to softball games. It will serve as a tremendous recruiting tool for our program. We are extremely thankful to all of those who sacrificed and had a hand in making this dream a reality.” King was granted full membership as a NCAA Division II institution in early July and the school will be a member of Conference Carolinas starting with the 2011-12 athletic seasons. The Lady Tornado finished the 2010 season with a trip to the NCCAA World Series where the team finished tied for fifth. The Lady Tornado posted a record of 22-17 which was the third straight 20-win season. The team hosted an alumni game and ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 2, which gave former and current Lady Tornado players and others from the King community a chance to visit the new facility.
KC Tennis Makes the Grade The King College men's and women’s tennis teams were honored by the NCCAA as a 2010 Scholar-Team, as announced by the national office at the NCCAA National Championship. The Tornado squad was one of just two NCCAA teams representing men's tennis on the scholar list with Cedarville University (Ohio) as the other. The Lady Tornado joined a group of 10 other teams to earn the honor. In order to be named a NCCAA Scholar Team, a team must have a mini-
mum cumulative grade point average of 3.40 for the current academic year for everyone on the varsity roster. In all, 19 spring sport teams were honored as scholar teams by the national office. Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams, under the direction of head coach Chris Bartlett, qualified for the NCCAA National Tournament held in May. The Tornado finished the season at 11-6 while the Lady Tornado compiled an 8-8 record. In addition to the scholar team honors, Oriol Mirallas (Barcelona, Spain)
and Nick Smith (Kingsport, Tenn.) were named NCCAA Scholar-Athletes. Crystal Harwell (Nashville, Tenn.) was a member of the NCCAA Scholar-Athlete team on the women’s side. Sarah Anderson (Bristol, Tenn.) was named a NCCAA AllAmerican as were Juan Avila (Cuernavaca, Mexico) and Hiroki Takagi (Osaka, Japan) from the men’s tennis squad.
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Campus Update
Chapel Renewed Memorial Chapel, first built in 1932, is the heart of the King College campus. The chapel seats 358 and is the site of chapel services and convocations. On the lower level are classrooms, practice rooms, and faculty offices for the Department of Music. This year, thanks to several generous gifts from King alumni, the chapel was refurbished over the summer. Renovations included a new roof and a fresh coat of paint on the building’s exterior.
Enrollment Hits Record High Hopes and expectations of high enrollment numbers were far exceeded with the official student body count coming in at 1,949, an 8% increase over last year’s numbers. This demonstrates the College’s 11th consecutive year of record growth. For the 21st consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized King as one of the best colleges in the nation. The Princeton Review has awarded King a “Best in the Southeast” designation for a seventh consecutive year. While both are prestigious accolades, the Princeton Review’s is particularly noteworthy since it is based on current student assessments of academic quality and personal experiences both in and out of the classroom at King. King has also been selected for a second year by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly School.
King College Celebrates Spring Commencement King College celebrated Spring Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 1, on the campus Oval, awarding diplomas to 324 students who have completed undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies degrees. Terry G. Kilgore, Delegate, currently serving his ninth term as Delegate of Virginia’s First Legislative District, delivered the commencement address. On Friday, April 30, graduates joined together in worship during King’s Baccalaureate Ceremony, at First Presbyterian Church. The Baccalaureate Ceremony speaker was Rev. Matt Chambers, co-founder and director of Safewater Nexus. Those in attendance joined in song with graduating senior, Will Brimer, who wrote the Senior Hymn, “Sustaining Power.” 14 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
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Missions
Stewardship at Home and Abroad
Kili Springs Camp at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kenya
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ne thing that sets King apart from other schools is the College’s dedication to stewardship. King’s Peeke School for Christian Mission not only serves to educate students but also seeks to prepare students for global leadership by means of mission studies, mission outreach, and the development of intercultural and international relationships. Since his appointment as Chaplain for the College, the Reverend Dr. Fred Foy Strang, dean of the Peeke School and associate professor of Bible and religion, has sought to strengthen the connection of students to service in the world, be it local or international, and broaden the opportunities to include not only faculty and staff, but alumni as well. “By broadening the scope of our mission trips to include faculty and staff, and allowing them to pursue areas of service where they feel led to do so, it consequently has enabled us to
“Our students are transforming culture by what they are doing.” —
Dr. Fred Foy Strang
sponsor more than one trip at any given break time,” said Strang. “So instead of one trip, now we are fielding three, four, or even five trips per cycle. Instead of just the Chaplain leading, we have the librarian leading, or the chemistry teacher, or student services staff.” Chris Toomey, head coach for the Lady Tornado volleyball team, and Greg King, director of undergraduate recruitment, led a group of approximately 15 students to New York City during spring break, where the group performed urban ministry for CAMBA, a social service organization that provides assistance to the poor. “It is a blessing to see that our students are able to give testimony through their actions,” said Strang. “Our students are transforming culture by what they are doing.”
Dan Kreiss, youth ministry professor and head coach of King’s cycling team, led a trip during spring break to Camden, New Jersey. Students worked with an organization called Urban Promise in afterschool programs for middle and high school students, providing help with tutoring, information on lifestyle choices, as well as sports activities. Students traveling to El Salvador spent their spring break working in an orphanage, helping with maintenance, providing a vacation bible school, reading to the children, and sharing love with kids who have been abandoned. One of the students on this year’s trip was united with the child she sponsors through Compassion International. The child was living in a village near the orphanage where the students were working. The meeting was a tear-filled, life-changing experience for both the student and the child. Chemistry professor, John Gilmer, led a mission trip to Florida during spring break. Students worked with Habitat for Humanity on new construction homes for the poor. Over the summer two trips were taken, one by the girls volleyball team to the Caribbean basin to bear witness through sports, and another to work with the Maasai people in Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa. “One evening we were out in the African bush around the fire,” said Strang. “The group consisted of students and leaders from King, a Maasai warrior in traditional dress, a Kikuyu man, a couple pastors from Tanzania, and a couple other neighbors, all speaking five or six different languages. It was an amazing experience.” Mission trips are currently being planned for Christmas break, spring break, and summer break, including a trip to Haiti to work with relief efforts. Alumni who would like take part in upcoming mission trips, whether as a leader or participant, are welcomed. For more information on how you can be a part of King’s upcoming mission trips, contact the Rev. Dr. Fred Foy Strang 423.652.4708 or email ffstrang@king.edu. KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 15
King Travels
Snider Honor and PVA Programs Take a Bite out of the Big Apple
During Spring Break 2010, 20 students, alumni, and faculty traveled to New York City for a week of cultural sightseeing. Led by the honors program director, Dr. Mark Dollar, and associate professor of theatre Chris Slaughter, the group participated in a mix of pre-arranged excursions and self-directed sightseeing. Dr. Dollar’s honors students took a tour of the United Nations, while Professor Slaughter led trips to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the American Museum of Natural History. The trip participants took in everything from a variety of Broadway and off-Broadway plays, TV tapings, art exhibitions, and concerts to worship in the city’s great Gothic churches. Some students toured the Federal Reserve, NBC Studios, and the shops of Greenwich Village. Others took in the Statue of Liberty, paid their respects at Ground Zero, noshed at legendary bistros, and strolled through Central Park. The week was capped off by the group reuniting for dinner in Times Square with several King alumni living in the tri-state area. All in all, the trip dazzled the minds and spirits of all involved and brought the students closer together. Many thanks to Friends of the Arts at King College (FOTAK) for helping the students defray some of their costs.
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Greece is the Word
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everal members of King College’s choir traveled to Greece for two weeks this summer to participate in the Sixth Annual International Festival of the Aegean in Hermoupolis on the island of Syros. Students also spent two days in Athens. Choir members performed with eight other choirs comprised of about 100 singers originating from the United States, Canada, Greece, and France. The choir rehearsed and sang under the baton of Francis Bardot, a notable French conductor. Performances were held in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Cathedral and in the Apollo Municipal Theatre, also known as La Piccola Scala, Greece’s first opera house. “During our time there, were able to visit a couple of other islands (Paros and Delos) where we observed important archeological digs regarding the ancient Greeks,” said Dr. Pat Flannagan, professor of music and director of choral activities for King College. “Because the island of Syros is rather small and not a typical tourist destination, our trip was blessed by immersion into the lives of the common Greek citizen.” Reflecting on his experiences in Greece, King College junior, Ian Charles, commented, “The two weeks spent in Greece reminded me of much that my education attempted to inculcate in my mind. The food was excellent. The sights were breathtaking. Experiencing a different language and alphabet was exciting and intriguing. The experience of meeting the people of Greece and being part of the music festival was more than memorable. If I ever have the opportunity to return to Greece, I will consider myself more than blessed.” For more information on the Festival of the Aegean, visit www.festivaloftheaegean.com.
King Travels
Traditional M.B.A Class Takes International Business Trip to Europe Alumni Contributor — Mollie Salyer, ‘10
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s a member of the 17-person inaugural class for the traditional M.B.A. program, Mollie Salyer wasn’t sure what to expect. “Having been an English major as an undergraduate, I didn’t know if I’d be adequately prepared for the traditional, five-day per week, 10-month program, even with the promise that it was for those who didn’t have significant work experience or background in business,” said Salyer. “I quickly realized that everything about the program from the class times, the curriculum, the teachers, and the program ‘extras’ were tailored to ensure everyone in the program took from it the most education and experience possible. The professors truly cared that everyone understood and retained the material in class, and emphasized the importance of applying it outside of class.” In addition to the traditional M.B.A. program, King also offers an M.B.A. for professionals through the Graduate & Professional Studies program that can be completed in as little as 16 months, one night per week. All traditional M.B.A. students are required to have an internship through-
out the program. King’s Office of Career Services works with students to identify internships that showcase both the individual abilities students already possess and the newfound skills learned through the program. “With a background in English and literature, I interned on the Strategic Planning Committee at the Bristol Public Library, and later for the Employee Communications department at King Pharmaceuticals,” said Salyer.
class for the cultural, economic, social, and political differences between the United States and one of the countries. Students looked at the country and its inhabitants from as many different perspectives as possible. The class was trained to serve as business leaders and function in the country with respect for its cultural communication cues. “Having done this research before ever setting foot on a plane, we were much better prepared for the trip,” said Salyer. “While we were in Austria, our class had the great opportunity to work with the Salzburg Global Seminar, a program that operates out of the building that served as the back façade of the house in The Sound of Music,” said Salyer. In between resisting urges to proclaim that “the hills are alive with the sound of music,” King’s traditional M.B.A. candidates caught a brief glimpse of something more valuable. “Business in the future is not going to be limited to a city or a region, nor will it be only about productivity and the bottom line,” said Salyer.
“Business in the future is not going to be limited to a city or a region, nor will it be only about productivity and the bottom line.” —
Mollie Salyer, ‘10
Over the summer, class members traveled on an international business trip to Europe. With a nine-day trip planned for France, Austria, and Germany, students were split into three groups. Dr. Paul Percy, dean of the College and vice president for Academic Affairs, charged each group with preparing the rest of the
“Business will be about keeping a globalized mindset, about taking into account the environmental and cultural impacts of everything we do, and about looking at problems from the view of every stakeholder of the situation. Luckily, King’s M.B.A. students are a step ahead of the curve in this way of thinking.” KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010 | 17
Graduate and Professional Studies
King Opens New Instructional Site in Knoxville
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ith the increasing call for degree options oriented toward the working adult, King has expanded its educational offerings to include numerous instructional locations throughout Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. On Aug. 17, King celebrated the opening of the School’s newest location at The Village at Hardin Valley in Knoxville, Tenn. The addition of the Knoxville site marks King’s 13th location. King will offer baccalaureate and master’s level programs in Knoxville that are specifically designed with the adult learner in mind through the College’s Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program. Also offered are numerous courses for students who wish to transition from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree in as little as two years.
educational opportunities for Knoxville residents, while giving them another choice when seeking a quality accredited program when returning to school. The degree options available will strengthen area workforce development.” GPS students will be able to complete their degree in as little as 16 months, one night per week. King offers the following programs in Knoxville for fall 2010: Bachelor of Business Administra-
“The outcomes of this program will improve opportunities for students, their families, and communities throughout our region.” —
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Micah Crews
tion (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (R.N.–B.S.N.), and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). With articulation agreements already in place with area community colleges, the transition to complete a degree with King is seamless for students. “By offering classes in convenient locations, one night per week, the working adult is able to obtain their degree in as little as 16 months and open the door for professional advancement,” stated Micah Crews, associate vice president of enrollment management. “The addition of an instructional site in Knoxville only made sense,” said Crews. “We have successfully recruited in the Knoxville area for a number of years. This is the first semester in
Graduate and Professional Studies
the new Knoxville location, and there are already 94 students enrolled. There has been increasing interest in East Tennessee for quality, accredited degree programs for the working adult. As a result, King has added new locations in both Morristown and Sevierville, and now Knoxville.” During the past two years, an average of more than 85 percent of King graduates seeking employment were employed within six months of graduation. King alumni can be found at some of the nation’s most prominent employers including Northop Grumman, Boeing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and others. Alumni also often stay in the region and serve top employers such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Johnson & Johnson, the University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University, among others. “Our degree programs are intended to build knowledge and practice in the field, foster professional integrity, and promote personal growth,” stated Crews. “Ultimately, the outcomes of this program will improve opportunities for students, their families, and communities throughout our region.” For more information on available programs, including full admissions requirements, contact the King College Office of Admissions at 800.362.0014 or visit www.king.edu.
Paula Compton Wins College Dream King College, 88.3 FM WCQR, and sponsoring partners Eastman Credit Union and eCampus Virtual Bookstore, announced Paula Compton of Meadowview, Va., as the winner of the fifth annual “College Dream” promotion. The contest was open to anyone who sought the chance to make the dream of a college education a reality for an adult through a full-tuition scholarship to King College. Compton was one of five finalists including Sharon Jackson of Gray, Tenn., Melissa Larkin of Church Hill, Tenn., Cindy Smith of Midway, Tenn., and Donna Baker of Elizabethton, Tenn. All finalists were interviewed on-air at 88.3 WCQR. Listeners were then asked to vote for the individual they believed should win the contest. In addition to her full-tuition scholarship to King, Compton also received a new laptop computer courtesy of Eastman Credit Union, textbooks courtesy of eCampus Virtual Bookstore, and a $50 gift certificate from the King College Tornado Alley Shoppe. Compton will pursue her Bachelor of Business Administration, a degree offered through King’s Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program. Compton’s entry essay told a story of courage and determination to succeed. “I received my associate degree in engineering technology and always wanted to return to school and complete my bachelor’s degree,” said Compton. “There just never seemed to be enough time. My family has always known of my dream and has been incredibly supportive through this whole journey.”
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Mona Salyer presents certificate to Paula Compton
“I want to expand my employment opportunities,” said Compton. “I must be armed with the necessary education and skills to compete with younger workers in an environment that is becoming increasingly more competitive. To know that my new career can be built and enhanced by a degree from my first-choice college, there is a real feeling of ‘coming home.’ I’m so grateful to King College and WCQR for the opportunity to fulfill my college dream.”
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ALUMNI Community
Alumni Gifts Make a Difference for King Student
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hile visiting a friend on campus during her junior year of high school, Emily Williams fell in love with King. It was then she decided this was the College for her. “I chose King because of the small school atmosphere and its Christian foundations,” said Williams. Thanks in large part to King’s Alumni & Friends scholarship fund, Williams’ dream
to attend King,” said Williams. “Now my parents don’t have to worry about my education.” Williams is currently a junior and will graduate early in Dec. 2011, with her degree in technical & professional communications and a minor in youth ministry. “I plan to work in public relations and communications, possibly start my own non-profit some day,” said
mind your beliefs. King will help you to become stronger and more confident in your beliefs. It’s one of the main reasons I chose to attend King.”
“The Alumni & Friends scholarship has made a huge difference.” —
Emily Williams, ‘11
of attending King became a reality. Williams also received an academic scholarship, scholarship funding from a law office, and a scholarship from her home church for helping with their youth program. “The Alumni & Friends scholarship has made a huge difference, enabling me
Jewel H. Bell
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Williams. “My youth ministry professor impacted me greatly, helping me to see the ‘bigger picture,’ so much so that I decided to minor in youth ministry.” When asked if she had any advice for students contemplating the choice to attend King, Williams said, “Keep in
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• 98% of King’s undergraduate students are in need of some type of financial assistance.
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Alumni Brave the Rain
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The Atlanta Braves game against the San Francisco Giants on August 6 was the site for one of King’s most recent alumni gatherings. Alumni came from all across the East, from Princeton, New Jersey, to Auburn, Alabama, to meet at Turner Field for an evening of Braves baseball and King College spirit. Plans for a picnic at the Top of the Chop were not deterred by thunderstorms and lightning. The picnic was promptly moved indoors. The Giants bested the Braves 3-2 in a game that went 11 innings. A great time was had by all and plans are in the works for a repeat.
George Westlund, ‘98 and son Jake
ALU M N I Alumni Gathering Charlotte, N.C. November 4, 2010
Grady Davidson, ‘91 and daughter Hannah
Calendar
Fall Phone-A-Thon November 8-11 & 15-18, 2010 Fall Graduation December 18, 2010 Spring Phone-A-Thon March 21-24 & 28-31, 2011
FALL ‘10 – SPRING ‘11
2011
D O GWOO D W E E K E N D APRIL 15 – 17 Class of 1961 50th Reunion Class Reunions Classes of: ’71, ’81, ’86, ’91 and ‘01
King College Golf Classic April 15, 2011
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ALUMNI Community
Carbone Applauds King’s M.B.A. Program Alumni Contributor — Chase Mitchell, ‘08
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ooking back after more than 22 years experience as a practicing mental health provider, specializing in general and forensic psychiatry, Dr. John Carbone has high praise for King College and the School’s M.B.A. for Professionals program. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in history with a minor in biology in 1984 from the College of William and Mary, Carbone went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988, his Master of Business Administration from King College in 2003, and in 2007, his Juris Doctor in law from North Carolina Central University, part of the University of North Carolina system. Carbone currently serves as Chief of Psychiatry and Mental Health Services for the North Carolina Department of Correction in Raleigh. Recently Carbone was appointed by Governor Beverly Perdue to serve on the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. Before affiliating with the Department of Correction, Dr. Carbone practiced widely in direct patient care and in psychiatric consultation-liaison capacities in both public and private settings, including mental health clinics, state and community hospitals, multi-specialty offices, and forensic facilities in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Dr. Carbone not only has extensive experience in medicine, but added expertise in both law and business. While working locally during the early part of this decade, Dr. Carbone determined it would be beneficial to pursue a degree in business. He explains, “My clinical training at the University of Virginia was excellent. I was prepared for the medical side of my career. However, my experience with business application was deficient. I was in private practice when I first came to Bristol, and I found it frustrating since I knew little about such an endeavor. King’s M.B.A. program filled that skill set void.” Dr. Carbone attributes the quality of the program to King’s excellent faculty, the individual attention students receive, and the convenience of the program to working professionals. He notes, “It was greatly satisfying to complete the evening program… while I am not in full-time private practice at present, my current position as Director of Mental Health and Chief of Psychiatry for the North Carolina Department of Correction has put me in charge of more than 150 mental health clinicians of varying disciplines statewide; accordingly, I am having to deal with personnel and budgetary matters, to name only two, on a daily basis.” Dr. Carbone also participated in the China-Korea business studies program one summer, which afforded him knowledge of
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business practices and facets of foreign cultures that he would have missed had he merely studied textbooks. “Academic excellence, alongside experiences such as these, continues to set King apart from other M.B.A. programs,” Dr. Carbone states. Among Dr. Carbone’s extensive education, which includes degrees from William and Mary and the University of Virginia, as well as coursework completed at Duke and Penn State, his degree from King and satisfaction with the program is a testa-
“Academic excellence, alongside experiences such as these, continues to set King apart from other M.B.A. programs.” — Dr. John Carbone, ‘03 ment to the appeal of King’s community atmosphere. “I think both environments have advantages, but for an intensive graduate studies program such as an M.B.A., I think the smaller environment and close knit community that King provides is a definite asset for the working adult,” stated Carbone. “It afforded me the opportunity to get to know professors and classmates outside of a giant lecture hall. King helped me to hone my business skills, and as a result, my understanding of business issues has greatly enhanced my ability to function successfully in senior administrative roles.”
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the College’s new online alumni community. With a wide range of opportunities for socializing and networking, alumni can visit with old friends, check out the latest news, and plan for upcoming events. Alumni can even set up their own blog and create or join groups.
Check out this exciting new community by visiting alumni.king.edu. To find out more, contact Finley Green, director of alumni and annual giving for King College, at 800.769.KING.
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Faculty & Staff Notes Susan Davenport (‘09), application specialist, and husband, Waylon (‘09), welcomed their second son, Braden Cooper. Born on May 1, 2010, Braden weighed in at 6 pounds, 14.6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Martin Dotterweich, associate professor of history, presented a paper at the University of Edinburgh's Graduate Seminar in Ecclesiastical History on March 8, 2010. The paper was entitled "Prophetic Presbyterians or Second-sighted Scots?: Telling the Future in Early Modern Scotland." He will also present a paper, “Presbyterian Prophets and Second-Sighted Scots: Theology and the Future in Early Modern Scotland,” at the Sixteenth Century Studies Conference in Montreal in October 2010. At this conference, Dr. Dotterweich will also chair and comment on a session entitled, “’The Bridle of Justice hir Bondage’: Scottish Women in Religion and Politics in the Long Sixteenth Century.” Jan Eckhart, assistant professor of nursing, was an award winner in the research category for poster presentation at the ENA National Leadership Conference. Donna Felty, director of Career Development, has been elected chair of the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority. She serves as vice-chair of the Community Development Advisory Committee, and is a member of the Executive Board, Board of Directors, and LEAD Bristol Steering Committee of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Joseph Fitsanakis, lecturer in political science, presented a paper entitled “The Logic of Cyberwarfare” at the First International Conference on Politics and Security in Cyberspace, hosted in Athens, Greece, by the Research Institute of European and American Studies. He has also been commissioned to write a chapter on the geopolitics of cyberwarfare, for a forthcoming book edited by a consortium of scholars at the French National Center of Scientific Research (CRNS). C. Lynn Holden, assistant professor of nursing, received a grant from the Virginia Department of Health for work in domestic violence. Amy Knowles, assistant professor of nursing, will have her article on “Resilience Among Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors” published in the March 2011 edition of the International Nursing Review 24 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
Journal. Dr. Knowles gave a poster presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau Gamma Chi Research Day in March 2010. She also gave an oral presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International Research Conference in July 2010. Craig McDonald, professor of English, traveled to Scotland to speak about his historical novel, “Among His Personal Effects” to the Robert Henryson Society in Dunfermline on May 15, 2010. The theme of the conference was Robert Henryson and the Imagination. Dr. McDonald also recently published his second novel, “An Early Fall” and just completed a third novel, “In His Right Mind” about the Gadarene demoniac that Jesus heals. Lorrie McGovern, dean of the School of Business, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2010 Board of Examiners. As an examiner, Dr. McGovern is responsible for reviewing and evaluating organizations that apply for a TNCPE Award. The Board of Examiners is composed of experts from all sectors of the regional economy, including business, industry, education and health care organizations, professional and trade associations and government. Examiners meet the highest standards of achievement and peer recognition in their fields. All members of the board must complete extensive training in the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Andy Olson, associate director of marketing, his wife, Carla, and their son, Keegan, welcomed a new member to the family. Evan Liam Olson, born on Aug. 17, 2010, weighed in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Tracy Parkinson, dean of the faculty, spoke at the conference, “What Postcolonial Theory Doesn’t Say,” held July 3-5, 2010, at York University (UK) and co-hosted by the University of Leeds and Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr. Parkinson’s presentation focused on novels depicting postcolonial francophone Africa is entitled “Colonialism, Mission, and Justice.” Dr. Parkinson participated in the American University of Paris’ 8th annual President’s Conference, “Sustainable Development of the Global Commons,” held in Paris on May 21, 2010. On Sept. 27, 2010,
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Dr. Parkinson presented “When the Convert Hasn’t Converted: Mongo Beti’s Le Roi Mirculé.” at the biennial conference of the International Society for Religion, Literature, and Culture at Saint Catherine’s College, Oxford (UK). The theme of the conference is “Attending to the Other: Critical Theory and Spiritual Practice.” Angie Peterson, graphic designer, and her husband, Danny, welcomed a son, Oscar Enzo Peterson. Born March 31, 2010, Oscar weighed in at 9 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. Eric Richardson, director of leadership & entrepreneurship and assistant professor of Marketing and management with King’s School of Business and Economics, received his Professional in Human Recourses Certification this summer. Andy Simoson, professor of mathematics, presented the paper, “In Search of the Big Bubble,” at the Fourth Annual International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics in Athens, Greece, June 14-17, 2010. Dr. Simoson also gave an invited hour address, “What did Maupertuis measure in the Torneo River Valley?,” at a conference on the Early Exploration of Finland in Ylitorneo, Finland, at the Arctic Circle, July 1-4, 2010. Fred Foy Strang, Chaplain, dean for the Peeke School of Christian Mission, and associate professor of missions and Bible & religion, recently published his new book, “Maasai Life and Christian Practice: A Photographic Portfolio.” The Rev. Dr. Strang, having lived and worked with the Maasai people in Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa for over two decades, presents an intriguing photographic record, offering a glimpse into both traditional Maasai culture and indigenous Christian expression. A portion of all sales revenue will go to assist the Maasai people.
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Alumni Notes Dr. E. Lee Stoffel (’44) received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Queens University on May 8, 2010. Dr. Stoffel retired from the ministry in 1989 after pastoring churches across the southeast for close to 50 years. He then went on to teach religion at Queens University for 13 years and retired in ’99. Otis "Pokey" Warren (‘53) will celebrate his 80th birthday in June 2010. A retired minister and avid photographer, He has spent time recently producing four videos, which combine both faith and photography. He has also produced a line of note cards. Inocencio Martinez (’62), one of the original founders of King’s soccer team, donated his soccer letterman’s jacket to King’s Sports Hall of Fame during Dogwood Weekend, a memento he has treasured for nearly 50 years. Jim Casada (‘64) recently published “Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: An Insider’s Guide to a Pursuit of Passion,” a book about his lifetime of experiences in his highland homeland. George Nixon (’65) is proud to announce the publication of his children’s picture book, “The Little Boy who Lived in Only Green Land.” The book is for children of all ages and is illustrated by his granddaughter, Rachael Williams. Brett Teach (’86) has accepted an assistant coaching position with Virginia Commonwealth University’s soccer program. In 2008, Teach was inducted into King College’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Sonya (Eustice) Haskins ('92) celebrated the release of her ninth book, “Homeschooling for the Rest of Us,” from Bethany House Publishers earlier this year. She is a well-recognized homeschool advocate and councils homeschoolers around the globe. Learn more at www.thehomeschooladvocate.com. Tim Osterhaus ('93), Deputy Solicitor General in Fla., has appeared with his office in the United States Supreme Court 26 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
in three cases this term that involve the constitutionality of life without parole prison sentences for minors and also beachfront property rights. Jasen Eige (’94) was appointed and is serving as Counselor and Senior Advisor to the Governor of Virginia, Governor Bob McDonnell. In Aug. 2009, Eige joined Governor McDonnell’s gubernatorial campaign as Chief Counsel. From 2007 to 2009, he served as Chief of Staff and Counsel to then Attorney General Bob McDonnell. Emmaline Kelley Hilton (’98), husband Kevin, and daughter Millie Grace welcomed a new member to the family on Aug. 21, 2009. Jude Conley Hilton weighed in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Denise A. Decker (’01) is working in Hollywood, Calif., as an event producer for Hollywood and Beverly Hills movie premieres, galas, and red carpet events. Jessica Mahone (‘01) completed her Master of Arts in professional communication at ETSU in Dec. 2009. Her thesis was a comparative analysis of political advertising in the United States and Canada in 2004 and 2008. She completed a second master’s degree in sociology at ETSU in May 2010. She presented a paper to the Popular Culture Association’s national conference in April 2010. She was hired as an adjunct instructor of sociology at ETSU for summer 2010, and began her Ph.D. in mass communication at the University of Florida in fall 2010. Andrew E. O. Morrell (’01) graduated magna cum laude from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Va. Having previously received degrees in Biology and Chemistry from King College, and his Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacology from Purdue University in 2007, Morrell specialized in patent law while earning his Juris Doctorate from George Mason University. He has accepted employment at the intellectual property law firm of Knobbe Martens Olsen & Bear in San Diego, Calif. Heather Barker Whitney (‘03) has accepted a position teaching physics at Wheaton College. She is the first woman to teach physics at Wheaton. She also recently received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.
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Elizabeth Blue (’04) is working in New York City as an actress. Blue’s recent solo show, “Am I Blue,” ran from April 15 though May 13 at The Pit-NYC. The play brought to life the hilarious portrayal of the process of creating one's "best life now." Kane Barker (’04) successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on July 23, 2009. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a Ph.D. in chemistry. Kane is currently an assistant professor of chemistry at Shorter College in Rome, Ga. Tracy Moore (‘04) and husband Jerry, welcomed a new daughter, MaryJane, into their family in March 2009. Moore currently works for the Sullivan County Department of Education, teaching the Social Intervention class at Blountville Middle School. She previously taught at the Sullivan House. Katie Witcher (’06) accepted a position with Wellmont Health System as Clinical Liaison for the system’s Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) Project Management Team. She will be working with a multidisciplinary team to implement CPOE across Wellmont’s seven hospitals in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. Amy L. Oblinger (’07) graduated from the University of Edinburgh in the fall of 2009 with her master’s degree in musicology. She is currently working as an adjunct music professor and choir director at Virginia Intermont College. Vickie Blankenship (’07) received her Master of Education in Dec. 2009, from Liberty University. She is working in Honaker, Va., as a business education teacher at Honaker High School. Blankenship also serves as an adjunct business professor at Southwest Virginia Community College, in Richlands, Va. Rachel Barker (’08) was recently accepted into the highly competitive CoOPERAtive program at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. The program, presented in cooperation and consultation with professionals in the field of opera, is designed specifically to prepare singers to audition for Young Artist Programs. Rachel received her master’s degree in music on May 15, 2010.
Dogwood Wedding Dogwood Weekend wasn’t the only celebration that took place on the King College campus on Friday, April 16, 2010. While visiting from Richmond, Va., for Dogwood, alumnus Dr. Robert Gerald “Gerry” Lawson, class of 1961, married his sweetheart, Mary Patton Torrice, in Memorial Chapel. Dr. Lawson, consultant and part-time professor at the University of Richmond’s School of Business, came to King College at the young age of 16, after graduating early from high school. “The College’s influence on me was immeasurable,” said Lawson. “King took me in as a kid, and helped shape my future. To this day, King still has an incredible influence on my life.” "During my time at King, I had the privilege of working in the chapel all four years,” said Lawson. “The chapel has always held a special place in my heart. So where else would be better to get married than at King College in the chapel?” The afternoon ceremony was simple and elegant. Lawson’s bride, a real estate agent in Richmond, looked beautiful in blue. With only a few witnesses as they exchanged vows, the couple was so excited that the sanctuary resonated with delight. During a weekend filled with alumni celebrating their former school days it was wonderful to see an alumnus and his bride begin their new life together, in King’s Memorial Chapel.
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Shane Chandler Morrison (’08) and April Heather Fantin (’09) were married on July 24, 2010. The bride is employed as a registered nurse at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. The groom is pursuing a graduate degree in engineering at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where he is employed. Elizabeth Gillenwalters (’09) is currently in her second semester at Colorado State University, where she is studying for her Master of Science in health physics. She was the 2009-2010 recipient of the Richard J. Burke Fellowship from the Health Physics Society and recipient of a Mountain & Plains Education & Research Center Fellowship Grant Trainee supported by NIOSH for 2009-2011. She was also elected as President of the Colorado State University Student Branch of the Health Physics Society for 2010-2011. She has an upcoming internship with U.S. Geological Survey in Denver working with their research reactor, and her upcoming practicum will be at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She presented at the Health Physics Society Annual meeting in Salt Lake City held in June 2010. Dakotah (’10) and Janet (Dudley) Campbell (’10) received degrees from King on May 1, 2010. Both graduated from King in May 2010, he with his B.S. in Biology and she with her B.A. in Spanish. Dakotah, who has a B.S. in biology, has been accepted into the University of Georgia’s graduate school in the Plant Biology Doctoral program. Janet, who has a B.A. in Spanish, will be attending Athens Technical College to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Their long-term plans are to do mission work in either Central or South America. Sarah Elizabeth (Chapman) Hutchinson (‘10) received her Bachelor of Arts in technical & professional communications on May 1, 2010. She and her husband, Blaine, were married on January 2, 2010. He is a Marine stationed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Shortly after the wedding, he had to leave for training in Afghanistan. They recently received word he will not go overseas, but will remain in Hawaii. The couple is excited to begin their new life in Hawaii. 28 | KING’S HERALD | FALL 2010
Remembering Our Alumni & Classmates Lewis Preston Summers, III (‘38) died March 19, 2010, at the age of 94 in Ft. Pierce, Fla. He graduated from King College in 1938 and received his Law degree from the University of Virginia Law School in 1941. He served aboard the U.S.S. Honolulu in the Pacific and continued his service in the US Naval Retired Reserves serving as an adjudicator and trial counselor under the Judge Advocate General office. He retired from the Reserves in 1969 as a Commander. He had a long and dedicated career at the Veterans Administration as Chief Member on the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. He retired from the VA in 1980 after 38 years of service. He was a 50 year member of the Federal Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, and a lifetime member of the Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity. Helen Lucille Jones Hurt (’41), 91, passed away Feb. 23, 2010. She was born May 31, 1918, to Luther and Myrtle Jones in Bristol Tenn., where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from King College and received a master’s degree in education from ETSU. She was a teacher in Bristol Tennessee School System for 32 years where she taught math at the junior high level. She was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church where she played the organ for many years. Margaret Martins Mackenzie (’41) died on April 9, 2010, at the Natchitoches (LA) Regional Medical Center. Douglas Arthur Patterson Jr., (’41) 89, passed away July 3, 2010, in Abingdon, Va. He was born July 2, 1921, in Toms Creek, Va., and was a son of the late Douglas and Lillian McNeil Patterson. He graduated from King College in 1941 and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He established Patterson Photographic Services in 1952 and was a well-known portrait and commercial photographer for many years. Additionally, he continued graduate study in the field of botany at East Tennessee State University. He served as president of the Abingdon Rotary Club and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award and lifetime honorary membership in the Rotary Club. William Ramsey Childress (’51), 84, passed away Sept. 12, 2009. Childress attended King College with his brother Robert, and graduated in 1951. An Army veteran, he met and married King student, Roberta Franklin (’52), in 1949. Both he and his wife worked for King during their time at the College. He later
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graduated from Columbia Seminary. In 1964, he was named “Tennessee Rural Minister of the Year” by Progressive Farmer Magazine. He served his entire ministry of over 50 years in the same rural area of Tellico Plains, Tenn.
Henry Alexander Ghigo (’60) died June 13, 2009, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Miller Ghigo (1960), son, Henry A. Ghigo, Jr. (Alex) of Charlotte, N.C., and daughter, Anne Marie Ghigo of San Francisco, Calif.
B. Blake Breitenhirt Jr. (’52), 78, died January 20, 2010, at his residence. Born May 19, 1931, in Kanawha County, W. Va., he was the son of the late B. Blake Breitenhirt Sr. and Thelma King Breitenhirt. He was a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He was a graduate of Greenbank High School in Greenbank, W. Va.; King College, Bristol, Tenn.; and Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. He was a member of the Savannah Presbytery and attended St. Simons Presbyterian Church. Mr. Breitenhirt was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Lunsford Breitenhirt.
Dr. Edwin B. Walker (’68), of Mountain City, Tenn., passed away on October 14, 2009.
Thomas Kirkpatrick Spence (‘57), 78, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Dec. 27, 2009, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1931, in Richmond, Va., a son of the late Thomas Hugh Spence Jr. and Martha Elizabeth Holman Spence. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Maria Thomas. Spence was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a graduate of King College, Bristol, Tenn., and UNC Chapel Hill School of Law. He was a practicing attorney for 35 years and enjoyed an illustrious career including being honored to present to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Johnnie Ruth Bellamy (’69), 62, passed away March 30, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Hoge and Shelton M. King, Jr. She graduated from King College in 1969. While at King, she met Frank Bellamy whom she married during spring break of her senior year. She worked at the Department of Human Services for 32 years. She was active in several community agencies, serving on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Hope House. Rosemary Hunt Anderson (’08), 48, died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was born in Saltville and was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Hunt. Rosemary was an R.N. employed in the MICU at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She graduated from Smyth County Vocational School in 1980 with her LPN degree, Virginia Appalachian Tri-College nursing program with her RN degree in 1986 during which time she met her husband, Tim. She completed her B.S.N. from King College in 2008.
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Administration Building Lobby
Memorial Chapel
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Catch N’ Release Tornado Tourney
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