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president ’ s
address Transformation Amid Tradition Throughout King’s history, the College has set itself apart by offering a vigorous and broad education while cultivating a strong spiritual character. Our historic motto, Ecclesiae et Litteris, for Church and for learning, indisputably describes the core ideals for which King was founded. These same ideals continue to be fostered today as King continues to transition into the 21st Century. When contemplating the traditional aspects of King, we are brought back to the sound of bagpipes as students walk the Oval on their first day and again as they graduate, convocations in the Chapel, conversations of spirit and intellect throughout the classrooms on campus, & shouts of spirited acclamation as the Tornado take on their competition. Amid these treasured traditions, transformational initiatives are taking place throughout the College. From the addition of innovative programming such as the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program, to the completion of our first full year as a NCAA Division II member, King continues to advance opportunities not only for the King community, but for the region. Through cooperative regional partnerships, King’s mission of building meaningful lives for achievement and cultural transformation is being further realized through the development of an allopathic medical school, the proposed King School of Medicine & Health Sciences Center. Every member of the King community plays a vital role in both upholding our historic identity and broadening the collegiate experience. As we grow, we will continue to reflect upon a long and vibrant heritage, while looking forward to continued success.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gregory D. Jordan President
Contents
ON THE COVER Danny McBride of
Dundee, Scotland during Commencement Spring 2011, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
Fall 2011 | Volume 8 | Number 1 The King’s Herald is published by the King College Marketing & Development Offices.
FEATURES
1350 King College Rd., Bristol, TN 37620 800.769.KING | www.king.edu
3 Nursing Adds Family Nurse
president
Practitioner Trac
Dr. Gregory D. Jordan vice president of marketing
King’s School of Nursing adds FNP Trac to the Master of
& development
LeAnn Hughes
Science in Nursing degree program.
chief development officer
John W. King - jwking@king.edu
6 Alumni Celebrate 85 Years
director of annual giving
Denise Asbury - dasbury@king.edu director of alumni
of Dogwood
& career services
Classmates, their families, and guests gathered to reminisce
Finley Green - flgreen@king.edu
and reconnect during the annual Dogwood celebration.
the k i n g ’ s h e r a l d s ta f f
8 A New Initiative for King College &
editor
Laura Boggan
Southwest Virginia
contributing editors
Proposed King School of Medicine & Health Sciences
LeAnn Hughes Sarah Clevinger
Center finds home in Abingdon, Virginia.
graphic designers
14 New King Blows into Town
Courtney Meyer Angie Peterson
Tornado Athletics crowns new mascot.
photographers
Andy Olson Earl Carter Katie Bowles BA (‘11) MBA (‘12) Jacob Strang (‘13) Fred Foy Strang Adam Robinson (‘12)
DEPAR TMENT S DEPAR TMENT S
contributing writers
Laura Boggan Ryan Gasser Jacob Strang (‘13)
2 Campus News
20 Where Are They Now?
our mission
12 Buechner Institute
22 Alumni Community
To build meaningful lives for achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.
13 Performing & Visual Arts
23 Faculty and Staff Notes
14 Athletics
25 Class Notes
18 Mission Trips
29 In Memorium
our vision
To grow continually as a Christian comprehensive college, with pre-professional and professional schools, that builds lives for achievement & cultural transformation in Christ.
campus
news King Alumna Presents at Conference in Italy
R
ekek Negga, King College alumna
Offspring and Reproductive Toxicity,”
underscore the importance of using C.
and staff member, presented at the
gave a platform presentation as a part of
elegans as a neurotoxicological animal
Third International Conference on
the conference. Negga’s talk focused on
model in international labs.”
Alternatives for Developmental
data generated in the lab of Vanessa A.
Neurotoxicity Testing in Varese, Italy in
Fitsanakis, Ph.D., assistant professor and
May 2011. The conference, hosted by
chair of the biology department at King
the European Commission Joint Research
College, as well as data from the senior
Centre, focused on advancing the science
thesis project of Megan Johnson, who
of developmental neurotoxicity for better
graduated from King in May 2011,
safety evaluation. The conference was
summa cum laude with honors in
attended by more than 100 scientists,
independent study in biology from
researchers, academicians, and
Fitsanakis’ lab. In her presentation,
representatives from industries, and other
Negga discussed how the Fitsanakis
organizations from more than 20 countries,
lab uses microscopic, transparent worms
all concerned with children’s health,
to model what happens to the nervous
alternatives to animal testing methods,
system following exposure to herbicides
and environmental protection.
containing active ingredient glyphosate.
Negga, leading author on the abstract
“The selection of our abstract was
entitled “Treatment of Caenorhabditis
monumental,” said Fitsanakis. “We are
elegans with Glyphosate suggests
encouraged our research will further
Rekek Negga is an ‘09 graduate of King College and is currently King’s Toxicology Lab Manager.
King Receives 40 Under Forty Award
E
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very year since 1993, The Business
Virginia, are involved in their communities
Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/
and show the potential to be a leader in
Virginia honors the region’s top young
the business community during the next
business professionals. Greg King, recently
decade. The 2011 honorees were inducted
appointed assistant vice president for
into the highly respected group during a
enrollment management traditional
gala on Oct. 28 and were featured in the
undergraduate for King College, was
magazine’s November issue.
among this year’s award recipients. King
previously served as the College’s director
the 40 Under Forty designation include
of undergraduate recruitment and
LeAnn Hughes, vice president of market-
admissions since 2008. He is a 2003
ing and development; Jim Donahue, vice
graduate of King College.
president for business operations and chief
financial officer; and Micah Crews, associate
The 40 Under Forty award recipi-
Previous King College recipients of
ents are 39 years of age or younger, live
vice president for enrollment management
and work in East Tennessee or Southwest
GPS and online.
Nursing
Adds
Family Nurse Practitioner
Trac to Master’s Program
W
ith the rekindling of classes this August, King College’s
School of Nursing officially began offering the Family
programs leading to the Master of Science in Nursing with
In 2006, King College was approved to offer graduate
Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration as part of Master of
concentrations in Nursing Administration, or a combined Nursing
Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program.
Administration/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA),
Nursing Education, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, and as of Aug.
“We are delighted to add the Family Nurse Practitioner
program to King’s School of Nursing and Graduate & Professional
2011, Family Nurse Practitioner.
Studies curriculum,” said Dr. Paul Percy, provost for King College.
“King College recognizes the increasing medical need within our
said Lizanne Elliott, assistant professor of nursing. “There are not
community and the surrounding region. We are committed to the
enough providers to fill the need in primary care. We have had
development of programs designed to help meet those needs.”
a large interest by students in this region to obtain their Nurse
Practitioner education, to be part of the healthcare reform that is
The MSN program, accredited by the Commission on
“Nationally there is more of an emphasis on primary care,”
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the
taking place, and become primary care providers.”
Tennessee Board of Nursing, prepares professional nurses for a
specialty role in advanced practice nursing, leadership in the
and physician. A Nurse Practitioner is a nurse with advanced
nursing profession as nursing administrators and educators, and
practice preparation with clinical skills who can diagnose and
for future doctoral studies. Students learn the advanced theoretical
treat patients with minor acute illnesses & stable chronic illnesses.
knowledge and practice skills needed to function in increasingly
complex health care settings.
Elliott. “In this first cohort of 13 for the FNP trac, we are seeing
students who come from a wide range of backgrounds including
“The new FNP concentration provides graduates with
Family Nurse Practitioner’s help to fill a role between nurse
“The options are limitless as far as what a FNP can do,” said
advanced practice role preparation, knowledge, and diagnostic
areas such as neonatal, pediatrics, obstetrics, ICU, emergency,
reasoning skills in the care of children and adults across all ages
many other clinic offices.”
within a family framework,” said Dr. Johanne Quinn, dean for
King’s School of Nursing. “This culturally sensitive care includes
over 20 months, one day per week. The curriculum contains a
health promotion, disease prevention, and management of
minimum of 600 hours of required clinical practice in pediatrics,
common acute and chronic long-term health alterations, and
women’s health and adult care, most of which may be arranged
occurs in health department clinics, private practice offices, HMO
by the student in her or his own community. Graduates of the
clinics, community-based health centers, hospital clinics and
program and those who complete the FNP post-master’s certificate
units, and other settings providing health care where our nurses
are eligible to sit for the national certification examination admin-
are committed to providing quality, cost-effective care.”
istered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or
The FNP curriculum requires 45 credit hours to be taken
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news
New Dean Named for King’s School of Business & Economics
K
ing College’s School of Business & Economics has a new dean
As a faith-based institution, we should teach our students how
and professor of business. Dr. Todd H. Erickson, named to
their beliefs affect their decisions in the business world.
the position at the end of the spring 2011 term, brings a wealth of
academic and corporate experience to this position.
the interests of the students and the college,” Erickson continued.
“We must not only have the attitude of servants when we interact
“We are thrilled to have Todd on our team,” said Dr.
“I am blessed to join a faculty that works very hard to serve
Paul Percy, provost for King College. “His proven record is
with our students, but we must also actively provide some
a testament to the leadership he will provide for the College’s
meaningful service within our community, I envision our faculty
School of Business & Economics.”
working with projects that both coincide with the mission and
Erickson’s initial vision for King’s
vision of the college and are also relatable within the framework
School of Business & Economics is
of study in the classroom.”
one of infusing faith within the
curriculum. “Having faith be a part
of Arts in economics with honors from Wheaton College,
of our conversation as a School of
where he was a member of Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta
Business is paramount. It allows us
Epsilon. He also received a Master of Management degree with
to look at how we can actively
a specialization in marketing and finance from Northwestern
bring our faith into the various
University’s Kellogg School of Management, and a Doctor of
business disciplines. My beliefs
Business Administration in marketing from Anderson University’s
influence how I look at marketing.
Falls School of Business.
Originally from Chicago, Ill., Erickson received his Bachelor
King Biology Department Receives Grant for DNA Analyzer
T
he King College Biology Department received a grant
at a much higher level than we have been able in the past. The
award this spring from Li-Cor Biosciences Genomics
equipment also provides us with the opportunity to do either
Education Matching Funds (GEMF) Program. The grant enabled
more experiments, or more sophisticated experiments because of
the department to attain a Li-Cor 4300S DNA Analysis
the timesavings this system offers. Providing our students with
System. “Three of the four full-time faculty members of the
equipment and methodologies, which more closely reflect
biology department have used molecular methodologies in their
contemporary research protocols,
own research,” said Dr. John Graham, associate professor of
permits us the opportunity to better
biology. “In addition, all three have overseen student research in
prepare those graduates of ours
the previous two years, and are planning to be involved in more.
who will be entering research
The DNA Analyzer considerably expands what our faculty can
programs upon their departure from
pursue with their student-researchers and extends the options
King College.”
they have for research on this campus.
“We have made a significant transition to inquiry based
learning in our department, and have traditionally done quite a number of molecular biology protocols in our student labs,” said Graham. “The Li-Cor 4300S would allow us to do molecular labs 4 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE
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effectively to create action in the world.
“Another way of thinking of QEP is as our signature
curriculum improvement project on campus,” continued Roberts. “In 2007, faculty determined the QEP focus that would have the broadest impact was improvement of written and oral
any people hear the phrase,
communication skills. This goal has resonated throughout the
Quality Enhancement Plan, and
faculty, staff, and students.”
automatically think assessment. For Matt Roberts, associate dean
of teaching and educational development for King College, those
Currently, there are 14 unique projects across campus including
three words represent best practices for the King community.
the creation of a sound lab for theatre students; the development
of a blog to accompany a campus read for a Buechner lecturer,
According to “Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for
QEP has positively influenced programs throughout campus.
Quality Enhancement,” by the Commission on Colleges –
engaging faculty, staff, and students; addition of peer instructors,
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, “The Commission
students leaders chosen from the Launch committee, to assist a
on Colleges expects institutions to dedicate themselves to
faculty partner in teaching the First Year Experience course; and
enhancing the quality of their programs and services within the
development of student writing skills in a second language; along
context of their missions, resources, and capacities, and to create
with many other projects.
an environment in which teaching, public service, research, and
learning occur. The concept of quality enhancement is at the
commented, “This has changed the culture among some of the
heart of the Commission’s philosophy of accreditation…”
theatre students. They now have an understanding of what QEP
is and its importance.”
“We need to be able to show how our QEP flows from our
Chris Slaughter, associate professor of theatre for King,
mission statement,” said Roberts. “It is a logical connection to say
that if you are going to build meaningful lives of achievement
enhancement,” said Roberts. “The key is curricular integration.
and have cultural transformation in Christ, you must have the
The hope is the QEP projects will become a best practice for
necessary communication skills to articulate the change you want
faculty, thereby further increasing the quality of education.”
King Commencement
T
he King College Oval was full of celebration during King’s
Spring 2011 Commencement
“It is all about continuous improvement and quality
Enrollment Surpasses 2K
K
ing College’s campuses are buzzing with new and returning students as the College announced its official enrollment
numbers for fall 2011. For the twelfth consecutive year, King’s
Ceremonies as 304 students were
enrollment has broken the College’s previous records. King’s total
awarded diplomas for undergraduate,
student body now stands at 2,127, a nine percent increase over
graduate, and professional studies
last year’s count.
degrees. Eager graduates welcomed
words of wisdom from speaker James
president of King College. “Despite weakened economic
K. A. Smith, professor of philosophy
conditions, King continues to thrive through the development
at Calvin College. In efforts to accommodate graduates, and their
of quality academic programming and cultivation of our Graduate
family and friends, Fall 2010 Commencement was held, for the
& Professional Studies (GPS) programs.”
first time, at Tennessee High School’s Viking Hall, where degrees were conferred upon 330 students.
“We couldn’t be more delighted,” said Dr. Greg Jordan,
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Alumni Celebrate 85Years of Dogwood A
lumni and friends of King College joined in celebration
Chapel Hill. During his 37-year career at UNC, he served as an
in April 2011 for King’s 85th annual Dogwood Weekend.
instructor for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Over 325 classmates, their families, and guests gathered to
The last 13 years of his tenure, Briscoe served as assistant to the
reminisce and reconnect.
Chair of the physics department.
Events for the weekend included such favorites as the Jay
The Young Alumni Achievement Award was presented
Baumgardner Memorial Golf Classic, alumni soccer, and baseball
to Jasen Eige, class of 1994. After attending King College,
games. Another favorite, the picnic on the Oval, had to be
Jasen earned his master’s degree in public policy and his Juris
transitioned indoors to Maclellan Hall when rain showers took
Doctorate degree at Regent University. In 2006, he was
hold. The PVA Department’s spring play, brought down the house
promoted to senior assistant attorney general and later served
with the Broadway classic “Pippin.”
as acting section chief for the government services portion of the
During the annual alumni celebration, several individuals
section. In 2007, Eige began serving as chief of staff and counsel
were recognized for exceptional achievement in their career field,
to then Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell, and, in 2009, he
remarkable service to King, and commitment to serving as leaders
joined Governor McDonnell’s gubernatorial campaign as chief
in their communities.
counsel. In 2010, Governor McDonnell appointed Eige as
counselor and senior advisor to the Governor.
The Distinguished Alumni of the Year award was presented
to Dr. Charles “Vic” Briscoe. Briscoe graduated from King in
1952 with a Bachelor of Science in physics. He taught physics
Smith Green, class of 1979. During her 32-year career with King
and math at King until 1954. In 1953, Briscoe married Betsy
College, Carol has worked in development, at the switchboard,
Harrington, class of 1954. Vic continued his education at The
in student services, financial aid, enrollment management and
Rice Institute in Houston, Texas, where he earned both his
registration and records. Carol currently serves as student
master’s and doctorate degrees in physics.
support specialist to students in the Graduate & Professional
Studies programs. Green’s volunteer efforts include packing exam
In 1958, Vic joined the University of North Carolina at
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The recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award was Carol
The award recognizes their commitment
breakfast, serving as class agent and the
to King as well as their lifetime of service
staff campaign co-chair in 2008.
and achievement. This year, the Legacy
Award recognized the McClintock family.
Studies Award was presented to an alumna/
John W. McClintock, Jr. of Richlands, Va.,
alumnus who exemplifies the College’s
had a plan to ensure his three sons received
goals of excellence, achievement, and
an exceptional education. He chose King
stewardship. This year, the GPS Award
College as the foundation for his son’s
was presented to Patrick Kane, an
outstanding careers. His vision came to be
Emmy-nominated producer with nearly
with the graduation of John McClintock lll
25 years’ experience in advertising,
in 1974, Michael McClintock in 1976, and
marketing, and communications. Kane
Patrick McClintock in 1987.
is senior vice president of marketing
communications for Wellmont Health
upon Ralph Buchanan, class of 1938, and
System. He is a graduate of Saint
May Joe Craig, class of 1941, for their
Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind.,
life-long commitment to the King College
where he received a bachelor’s degree
mission. They were both presented with
in communications and theater arts, and
certificates of appreciation, and two
of King College where he earned his
dogwood trees were planted on campus in
Master of Business Administration.
their honor.
In 2009, King College conveyed a
Carol Smith Green (‘79)
Special honors were also bestowed
Jasen Eige (‘94)
The Graduate and Professional
Dr. Charles “Vic” Briscoe (‘52)
care packages, hosting the 50-plus
new award, the Legacy Award. King is blessed to have numerous families who have made attending King “a family affair.”
Patrick Kane (‘09)
Dogwood Alumni Soccer Game
Pictured left to right: John W. McClintock, Jr., John W. McClintock III, and Patrick McClintock
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news
A New Initiative for King College and Southwest Virginia
W
hen the founders of King College envisioned the future
endeavored not only to follow the tradition of excellence set by
of the School, did they foresee the College expanding
the College’s founders, but to go beyond what is expected. With
its borders, beyond Bristol, into neighboring Southwest Virginia,
immense health care needs throughout our region, we felt a
to develop a School of Medicine? It is possible. The founders,
responsibility to our community to take action. Through the
manifesting a zeal for education, set forth to create a school
creation of the proposed King School of Medicine & Health
deeply rooted in classical and scientific education that would
Sciences Center, we will provide an enhanced medical education
develop both the moral as well as the intellectual man.
experience for students, assist in satisfying the prominent health
care gaps, and further advance both workforce and economic
Although times have changed considerably since King
first opened its doors in 1867, the mission of the School remains
development in our region.”
much the same: to educate students in an academically rigorous
and collegiate setting integrating faith, scholarship, service,
regional health care systems, local and state governments, and the
and career, leading to meaningful lives of achievement and
community at large. The proposed King School of Medicine has
cultural transformation.
had significant conversations with health care systems in the
region regarding secondary clinical support.
In November 2008, King College first announced its plans
The proposed School will be a partnership between King,
to develop a four-year allopathic school of medicine. King
College president, Dr. Greg Jordan asserted, “King has always
with the Abingdon Town Council & the Washington County
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On Sept. 16, 2011, King College met in a joint meeting
Board of Supervisors to formally sign an Execution of Agreement, committing to partnering with King to move the allopathic medical school project forward.
Abingdon agreed to a financial
commitment of $3.5 million and up to seven parcels of land, totaling 36 acres at Stone Mill Technology and Business Park, valued at $4 million. Washington County’s Board of Supervisors also made a financial commitment of $7.5 million to the venture.
Jordan said, “We are delighted to
Regional Clinical Facility
announce the proposed King School of Medicine & Health Sciences Center will be located at the Stone Mill Technology
perspectives,” said Mumpower. “It’s a win-
her facility would provide cutting-edge
and Business Park and adjacent properties
win situation for the people of Abingdon,
opportunities for King medical students to
of the business park in Abingdon, Va.
Washington County and the surrounding
have access to state-of-the-art technology
The announcement of our partnerships
region – in terms of job creation, business
and medical education.
with Abingdon and Washington County
development and healthcare options.”
provides the momentum to transition to
has secured the option on purchasing 15
the next phase in implementing this
conference, King revealed a public private
During a subsequent news
project. We look forward to exciting days ahead.” Abingdon Mayor Ed Morgan and Washington County Board Chair Dulcie Mumpower called the announcement “transformational” in its projected impact on the region’s health care and economy.
“The Town of Abingdon is proud
“We are known for our commitment to the arts and education and high technology. We also want to stand out as a community
additional acres of land from Highlands Union Bank, located adjacent to Stone
“Jobs, education, a growing economy, and improved health care will all stem from this visionary project.”
to welcome the proposed King School of Medicine to our community,” said Morgan.
King College also announced it
Mill Park to grow its med school campus.
Ron Proffitt, the newly inaugurated
president of Virginia Highlands Community College, reported King College is also in discussion with his school to enhance the pipeline of educational opportunities for VHCC students at both the Higher
– Delegate Terry Kilgore,
Ed Center and eventually at the proposed
1st District Virginia House of Delegates
Sciences Center. He expressed excitement
King School of Medicine & Health about new opportunities in allied health
wholly committed to medical education in
and STEM (Science, Technology,
order for our region to reap extraordinary
Engineering and Math) programs through
gains. We are grateful to Washington
partnership with the Southwest Virginia
this collaborative venture.
County for partnering with us to make this
Higher Education Center to house a
vision a reality.”
substantial portion of the medical
on the site of the new proposed King
“Our board carefully considered this
education program. Higher Ed Center
School of Medicine & Health Sciences
decision from both economic and practical
executive director Rachel Fowlkes said
Center,Virginia Tobacco Indemnification
At a news conference on Sept. 28
FALL / WINTER 2011 | 9
and Community Revitalization Commis-
medical school, [and] King College . . .
now moved into the next phase of its
sion Chairman Terry Kilgore and fellow
It shows they want to have a focus on
development. “We are in the process of
VTC members agreed to a combination of
expanding higher education opportunities
performing a national search to fill the role
financial, land and in-kind contributions
in the technology areas like health care as
of founding dean for the school, and are
for the allopathic medical school to match
a long-term strategy. We know we need
continuing our efforts in reaching our goal
the largest grant ever awarded by the
more doctors and primary care in the rural
for private fund-raising,” said Jordan.
commission in its 12-year history – a total
areas. What better way
of $25 million, which initiates progress
to do it than have a
for the construction phase of the medical
medical school in
school.
the backyard?”
“As a group committed to
Studies show
accelerating regional transformation so all
potential annual
residents enjoy expansive opportunities
economic
for education, employment and cultural
impact for
enrichment, the Tobacco Commission
the region
confirms the $25 million match to our
increases to
original offer in October 2009 toward
as much as $1
the proposed King School of Medicine,”
billion once the
Patient Centered Medical Home
“We have also assembled a steering committee comprised of Rural Medicine/ members of the health care Clinical industry nationwide, along Environment with experts in diverse fields whom we Longitudinal Clinical Experience
Research
have come to know and trust in guiding our
decision-making to Case-Based Learning
arrive at a leading medical Scholarships
Kilgore said in addressing a crowd of more
school, an affiliated
than 250 people from within a 150-mile
research campus & a
radius of the Abingdon area. “Jobs,
medical corridor, likely to
education, a growing economy, and
develop around the medical school, reach
important communications with the
improved health care will all stem from
their full productivity by 2035. Other
LCME, the Liaison Committee on Medical
this visionary project. We’re excited to
benefits include new neighborhoods,
Education, which is the nationally recog-
see its launch in the coming months.”
schools, retail, banking and commercial
nized accrediting authority for its medical
opportunities to support the anticipated
education programs which lead to M.D.
State of Virginia said, “I’m very excited at
increase in population.
degrees at U.S. medical schools. King is
what the Tobacco Commission has done
taking the necessary next steps toward
with their investments in Carillion’s
Medicine & Health Sciences Center has
Governor Bob McDonnell, of the
The proposed King School of
education model for our school of medicine. “In
addition, we have established
achieving accreditation.”
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news
New Programs Offered at Knoxville Campus
K
ing offers programs specifically designed with the adult
thinking, communication, presentation, and design skills. Both
learner in mind through the College’s Graduate and
programs combine core programming essentials to its discipline,
Professional Studies (GPS) program, as well as numerous courses
and are complemented by integrated courses in the liberal arts.
for students who wish to transition from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
The result is an academically advanced experience designed to empower the student with excellent writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Both degree options incorporate the management knowledge, philosophy, skills, theory, and tools necessary for a successful career. Career fields open to Psych students include areas such as caseworker, probation officer, behavioral analyst, residential/ group home program coordinator, child protective services, or human resources. The program also provides a strong background for continuing to a graduate degree which can lead to careers as psychologists, social workers, researchers, educators, and licensed therapists. A bachelor’s degree in Communication opens career options such as public relations, media, non-profit administration, internal
GPS students at King’s Knoxville location, The
affairs, politics, sales, online business content designer, grant
Village at Hardin Valley, will have the opportunity to study the two most recent additions to the program - Bachelor of Science
writing, event planning, or research. Other degree offerings at King’s Knoxville location,
in Psychology (Psych) and Bachelor of Science in
The Village at Hardin Valley, include Bachelor of Business
Communication (Comm).
Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing for
The Psychology and Communication degree programs are designed to prepare students for careers with excellent analytical
Registered Nurses (RN-BSN), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
One night a week, 16 months Locations throughout Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee
gps.king.edu
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buechner
institute
In the Grand Scheme of Things Buechner Institute Addresses Issues of Faith and Culture
“I
n the Grand Scheme of Things” is the theme for the 2011-
Paterson. The 2012
2012 Buechner Institute Lecture Series at King College. “Here
guest will be Pulitzer
we are, four years old already, and excited again about all of the
Prize winning author
good people and important ideas we are bringing to the Tri-Cities
Marilynne Robinson.
in coming months,” says Dale Brown, director of the Buechner
The spring program
Institute at King College. Founded in 2007, the Institute aims to
will follow-up with visits by Roberta Ahmansen, philanthropist
address issues of faith and culture for audiences in the region.
and author; Jaqueline Mendels Birn, a Holocaust survivor
representing the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum;
The fall line-up included an enlightening opening
convocation in September by Richard Ray, followed up by a
Iain Torrance, the president of Princeton Theological Seminary;
Labor Day concert with David Wilcox, critically acclaimed folk
and author Andy Crouch.
musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist. October’s lecturer’s
included NPR Religion commentator, Barbara Brown Hagerty;
New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon of Mitford fame.
interim vice chancellor/director of athletics at the University
Her series of novels featuring Father Tim, an Episcopal priest, and
of Tennessee, Joan Cronan; and assistant professor of Christian
the fictional village of Mitford, North Carolina, have sold more
spirituality from Duke Divinity School and noted author of “Girl
than 25 million copies.
Meets God,” Lauren Winner.
“and so many distractions and diversions have, perhaps, blunted
“In anticipation of Lauren Winner’s visit to campus, King’s
The Institute will close its year with a major event featuring
“We have too many channels these days,” says Brown,
Office of Student Affairs partnered with the Buechner Institute in
our curiosity. The work of the Buechner Institute is to offer
sponsoring a community read initiative,” said Matt Peltier, dean
opportunities for focused consideration, opportunities for
of students for King College. “Our goal is for the entire campus to
reflection. In the grand scheme of things, ideas matter. We
join in reading ‘Girl Meets God’ and to engage in a campus-wide
hope audiences will take advantage of this distinctive series of
conversation about Winner’s story… and our own stories.”
offering in our own neighborhood.”
The spring 2012 program will begin with the celebration
of the Institute’s anniversary on January 28 with the Buechner Lectureship. Past lectureship speakers have been Frederick Buechner, Barbara Brown Taylor, Ron Hansen, & Katherine
2011–2012 Lecture Series
BU E C H N E R INSTITUTE at
Most of the Institute’s events are free, and all are open to the public. For more information on the Buechner Institute and available programs, visit www.buechnerinstitute.org.
Spring ‘12
“In the grand scheme of things, ideas matter.” — Dale Brown
Marilynne Robinson | January 28
Iain Torrance | March 5
Buechner Institute Annual Lectureship
10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel
7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
Roberta Ahmanson | February 20 10:00 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Student Center Board Room
Jacqueline Mendels Birn | February 27
Andy Crouch | March 19 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Public Library
Jan Karon | April 23 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church
10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel
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Visit www.buechnerinstitute.org for more information.
Adam Robinson (‘12)
performing & visual
arts
Schedule of Events
JANUARY
Auditions: King College Theatre Spring Production January 17-19 | 7:30 p.m. | King’s Fine Arts Theatre
Abundance and Abandon King Theatre Program’s 2011– 2012 Season
FEBRUARY King College Trousdale Theatre Guild: “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett February 23-26 | 7:30 p.m. | King’s Fine Arts Theatre
K
MARCH ing College’s Theatre Program’s
drama. The New York Post calls Beckett’s
2011-2012 season titled,
work “…moving, often funny, grotesquely
“Abundance and Abandon,” presents
beautiful, and utterly absorbing.” Senior
a unique opportunity to explore ideas
theatre major Ian Charles will direct
of the human need for friendship and
“Waiting for Godot.”
companionship and the fear of
abandonment in an array of productions.
Theatre Guild showcases student directors,
designers, actors and technicians and aims
The season opened with the Twin
The King College Trousdale
King College Choirs and Symphony of the Mountains: The Messiah March 10 | 8:00 p.m. SWVA Higher Education Center Music Program: Spring Convocation March 27 | 8:00 p.m. King College Memorial Chapel
APRIL
City Radio Theatre presenting “Edgar
to engage our audience intensely with
King College Symphonic Band: Spring Concert
Allan Poe’s: Tales of Terror.” The Twin City
stimulating and often new works.
April 14 | 8:00 p.m. | Location TBA
Radio Theatre performs staged productions
of classic radio dramas from the 1930’s,
with its annual Dogwood Playhouse
King College Theatre’s Dogwood Playhouse: “A Year with Frog and Toad”
1940’s, and 1950’s. With its colorful hosts,
production as part of King College’s
thrilling plots, and live sound effects, radio
Dogwood Weekend. This year’s Dogwood
drama is a highly entertaining, distinctive
features the family-friendly musical, “A
family theatre experience.
Year with Frog and Toad,” book and lyrics
by Willie Reale, music by Robert Reale,
Studio 106 is King’s Theatre series of
King Theatre will close out its season
Music and Lyrics by Willie Reale, Music by Robert Reale, based on the books by Arnold Lobel April 19 (7:30 p.m.), April 20 (8:00 p.m.), April 21 (2:30 p.m.) | Paramount Center for the Arts King College Jazz/Gospel Choir, Women’s Ensemble: and All the King’s Men: Spring Concert
performances for the exploration of
and based on the books by Arnold Lobel.
April 28 | 8:00 p.m. | King College Memorial Chapel
challenging topics and the discovery of
The production takes place in the historic
MAY
innovative performance styles. Studio
Paramount Center for the Arts on April 19,
106 aims to expose audiences to the rich
20, and 21 with additional performance
King’s Symphonic Choir & Collegium Musicum: Commencement Concert
diversity of world dramatic literature
dates to be announced. The musical
and theory. Studio 106 presented Oliver
remains true to the original stories as it
Goldsmith’s riotous comedy “She Stoops
follows two great friends, the cheerful and
Department of Performing and Visual Arts
to Conquer,” in mid-November. Written in
popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad,
and associate professor of Theatre. “Our
1773, this comedy of manners continues to
through four fun-filled seasons.
mission is to develop creative abilities and
entertain and enlighten audiences today.
an understanding of the human experience
professional training program that engages
through engaging in the transformative
with “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel
our students and community members in
process of theatre as part of King
Beckett, presented by the King College
theatrical art encouraging reflection,
College’s mission to build meaningful lives
Trousdale Theatre Guild. Samuel Beckett’s
action, and stewardship in our community,”
of achievement and cultural transformation
seminal work is a masterpiece of absurd
said Elizabeth Dollar, chair of the
in Christ.”
The spring 2012 season continues
“King College Theatre is a pre-
May 4 | 8:15 p.m. | King College Memorial Chapel
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athletic
news
New King Blows into Town There’s a Twister on the Loose
O
n the dawn of the 2011-12 King College athletic season, a
Twister’s Story . . .
new face and personality has been welcomed that will inspire
cub in the jungles of a faraway country looking for a place
Twister began his life as a small
the King community for years to come. So long as King College
and meaning in his life. Not sure of what he could contribute
has existed, it has been known for its beautiful landscape,
toward society he set out on an adventure which took him over
incredible academics, ever-growing athletic program, and alumni
mountains, through jungles, across rivers and oceans, and straight
who proudly represent the College across the globe. Going
to New York City for a chance to find where he truly belonged.
forward, King will also be known for the new face leading the
charge for its athletic programs. In front of a packed house at the
lion with his mischievous personality, excitability, and need for
MacClellan Hall Dining Center, “Twister” was introduced as King
constant interaction from those around him. So, he set out on a
College’s official mascot, at the beginning of the fall semester.
second expedition with no real idea where his final destination
would be. By way of dirt roads, railroad tracks, and numerous
King students, faculty, and staff members crowded into
Twister quickly discovered the big city was no place for a
MacClellan Hall to celebrate Twister’s arrival on Friday, Sept. 2.
roadways, Twister crossed into the sister cities of Bristol, finally
Attendees witnessed Twister’s life story by video before he
feeling more “at home”.
made his grand entrance in front of the immense crowd. At
approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 2, the legend of Twister began!
and general laborer around town just did not suit Twister. He
wanted more. On one of his many walks around the town, Twister
Twister is a fearless lion representing the determination and
Numerous career paths including a musician, pace car driver,
courage reflected in King’s adventure as a second-year NCAA
stumbled upon the School where legends were born. It was time
Division II institution. Equipped with King colors of navy blue
for him to begin his own legacy and King College was the place
and scarlet red, Twister dawns the number 11 on his back while
to do it. King became his home.
rallying those in Tornado Athletics and the King College
community. Twister has already been seen wandering in and
repay the College for his stay, he attempted many odd jobs
around Bristol and King’s campus but now will be a mainstay as
including a cook, cafeteria server, and librarian. However, like
he adventures to the various athletic events in support of King
many other jobs prior, they just did not work out. While walking
student-athletes.
outside of the Student Center Complex on campus, a light bulb
Twister did not begin his career at King as a mascot. To
went off in his head signaling a brilliant idea. After meeting with
If you are interested in Twister supporting your event with an appearance,
athletic director David Hicks and presenting his credentials, he
contact Ryan Gasser, sports information director for King College
became the College’s mascot, the face of King College and
athletics at 423.652.6368 or rsgasser@king.edu.
Tornado athletics.
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Tornado Athletics Simmer on 2010-11 Successes
K
ing College made a significant investment in the College’s
her weight class. The team also featured two runners-up at the
athletic program, supporting a move in membership from the
national level. Alli Ragan brought home gold at the Body Bar
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the
National Tournament and represented the U.S. at the World
National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). As part of the
Junior Championships in Romania, where she won a bronze
move, King applied for Division II membership and was admitted
medal. Men’s basketball housed a NCAA record holder when
beginning with the 2010-11 athletic season. In the College’s first
senior Mark Dockery set a national record for the highest
year following the move, King has made its entrance known while
number of three-point field goals per game.
making history.
in Conference Carolinas as an affiliate member. The Tornado
Highlighting team performances was the women’s Cross
King men’s volleyball was extended an invitation to play
Country team, led by Head Coach Peter Dalton. Under his
rattled off an impressive second half of the season and advanced
leadership the group finished the regular season ranked second
to the conference championship game.
in the Southeast region, granting them an automatic bid to the
NCAA Championships where they placed 22nd among Division
a plethora of individual accolades in the 2010-11 year. King
II teams. Not only did the cross country team excel on the course,
featured 41 NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week honorees,
but they also finished with the highest team grade point average
20 All-Americans, 21 All-Academic Team awardees and 28
among all Division II cross country teams in the nation.
All-Region selections between their participation in the NCCAA
and NCAA. The Tornado put four teams in national tournaments,
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field also made an impact
Across King’s 24 athletic teams, the Tornado compiled
on the regional and national levels. Dalton led the women’s team
two placing seventh or better, and a regional champion.
to achieve King’s first-ever regional championship while the men
narrowly missed out on the regional championships with a third
conference for the first time since taking the step into NCAA
place finish in a very successful season.
Division II status. During the summer an agreement was made for
King to join Conference Carolinas as a full member, effective at
Women’s wrestling excelled both on a team and indi-
The Tornado will now compete in an organized
vidual level. In just their first year as a NCAA Division II member
the start of the 2011-12 season. The Scarlett and Navy are now
and their two-year existence as a program, the team finished
one of 13 teams to play in the league and join North Greenville as
the season ranked 30th in the country. Marina Lambert became
the newest additions for the upcoming athletic year.
King’s first national champion, defeating last year’s title holder in
Join us for the
Tornado Athletic Club Kick-off! January 21, 2011 4:00 - 5:30 at the Student Center There will be food, giveaways, and some unexpected opportunities. Mark your calendars! www.K INGTORNADO.com
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athletic
T
news
Women’s Wrestling
he 2010-11 season marked the second year the King College women’s wrestling program hit the
mats for official competition and the team is already exceeding expectations set by their peers across the nation. The team ended the 2010-11 season with a 9-4 dual match record, a seven-win turnaround from their inaugural season. King surprised the nation by
point to the
finishing fourth in the College National Tournament
competition in her
and witnessed Marina Lambert crowned as the College’s first-ever
undefeated season. Ragan
national champion. The Tornado featured seven student-athletes
also returns for her junior season as do standouts Hannah Martin,
who were named All-Americans at season’s end and saw two
Emily Martin, and Shannon Constantine. “They all are expecting
grapplers finish third at the Senior National Championships.
nothing short of winning a national title this year,” said women’s
wrestling head coach, Jason Moorman.
Following the conclusion of the 2010-11 regular season,
Alli Ragan won gold at the Body Bar National Tournament. Her
victory granted her the opportunity to represent King and the
WCWA in this year’s preseason rankings. This is tremendously
United States at the Junior World Championships (Bucharest,
meaningful with this being an Olympic year for the sport.
Romania), where she earned the bronze medal in her division.
King will host a national tournament in January, a major
accomplishment for the College and the program. Those
The Tornado will return a heavy percentage of last year’s
The Tornado were tabbed fourth in the nation by the
wrestlers and will add ten more to the 2011-12 roster. Included in
grapplers who qualify as a finalist at Nationals will automatically
the mix of returners is Lambert, who did not surrender a single
qualify for the Olympic Trials.
David Hicks Selected to Lead Tornado Athletics
A
t the beginning of summer, David Hicks was selected as King’s new athletic director, leading the Tornado Athletics
into their second year as a NCAA Division II institution and first year as a member of Conference Carolinas.
Hicks’ impact has already been felt in a large way. He has
brought a new, vibrant dynamic to Tornado Athletics as well as new ideas from his previous experiences as coach and administrator at Rhodes College, including spearheading a plan to energize athletic events, bringing fans closer to the action on campus, as well as enhancing the lives of King student-athletes
on and off the playing field.
College in 1995, where he was a four-year starter on the
baseball team. He earned his Master of Arts in Sport Management
Hicks has proven to be a winner in the coaching ranks,
Hicks earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Kenyon
becoming Rhodes’ all-time leader in softball wins in 2009. In
from Ohio State University in 1996. Prior to his time at Rhodes,
his last four seasons at Rhodes, he coached 29 all-conference
Hicks worked at Wake Forest University and served as director
players, eight all-region players and 23 Academic All-Americans.
of operation and programming for Sports Forum in St. Clair
His teams maintained a 3.4 team GPA during his coaching tenure.
Shores, Michigan.
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athletic
Breaking Down the Competition following the addition of three more members, decided to make the shift toward NCAA Division II status. In 1995, Conference Carolinas dropped its NAIA affiliation and dedicated itself to
news
Tornado Athletics Introduced New Website
the NCAA.
Lees-McRae is quickly proving to
be King’s conference rival by both geographical proximity and play on the
ATHLETICS
I
field. The Bobcats have the most overall success in the league across its athletic programs especially excelling in women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer.
n June 2011, King College was granted
Queens (N.C.) has one of the strongest
admission into Conference Carolinas
cross country, track & field and tennis
as the 13th institution to become a
programs while Barton has made a name
member and the only located outside of
for itself on the hardwood with both its
North or South Carolina. King joins
basketball programs.
North Greenville University as the newest
members to join the league for the
King with challenges out on the softball
2011-12 season.
diamond. North Greenville comes into
the conference as the defending NCCAA
Conference Carolinas has a
Coker and Erskine will provide
long-standing history since its inception
World Series Champion while Mount
in 1930, then known as the North State
Olive has made its claim to fame on the
Intercollegiate Conference. Barton
baseball field to provide the Tornado some
College remains the only school of the
King Athletics has introduced its new virtual look for the 2011-2012 season and beyond. Through an agreement with PrestoSports, the College has introduced the new online home for Tornado athletics: www.KingTornado.com The new website will feature: •
Webcasting of home athletic events, free of charge
premiere competition.
•
Live stats
seven charter institutions to stand the
•
Photo galleries
test of time. King will compete against
already made a splash in Conference
•
schools that fit the College’s institutional
Carolinas serving as an affiliate member
Updated statistics after most athletic events
and athletic profile including Barton,
in 2010-11. The Tornado made a run in
•
North Greenville, Limestone College,
the second half of the season and advanced
Coverage of all 24 varsity athletic programs
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College,
to the conference championship game,
•
Converse College (women’s only), Lees-
nearly upsetting Mount Olive for the
McRae College, Coker College, and
tournament title.
Many more previously unexplored capabilities to enhance how you view King Athletics!
Belmont Abbey.
start of women’s volleyball and both soccer
website on your mobile phone at
had been affiliated with the NAIA
programs with great success in their
the same web address. Bookmark
(National Association of Intercollegiate
introductory year.
KingTornado.com today so you don’t
Until 1993, Conference Carolinas
Athletics). That year brought dramatic
King’s Men’s Volleyball team has
King has begun competing with the
You can also access the King Athletics
miss any of the action!
change when the conference, FALL / WINTER 2011 | 17
campus mission
trips news
By: Jacob Strang (‘13)
Studies in Stewardship Abroad
I
had an amazing summer! It started in May with my
most definitely was in Engelberg, Switzerland. I spent my time
participation in King College’s Italy studies program. I was
exploring and hiking some of the most beautiful parts of the Swiss
fortunate to join an amazing group of students and faculty in a month-long sojourn to the Tuscany region of Italy. Our home base for the month was the idyllic hilltop town of Montepulciano. It was everything I imagined
Alps, an experience I will never forget. After this short adventure on my own, I boarded a
a Tuscan village to be--winding
plane bound for
cobblestone streets, ancient
Nairobi, Kenya.
edifices, beautiful churches, great food, and wonderful
There, I met up with the King
people. I took classes with Dr’s. Rohr, Knowles, and Strang and found each expanding my understanding of the world in which I live.
College Africa
Our KC group traveled
mission team. We
to both Florence and
spent over a month together
Rome, and on other weekends I
working among the Maasai people
was able to travel to places of my own choosing. Venice was
under the direction of Fred Foy and Cecily
simply fantastic! The canal-streets were such an incredible and
Strang, my mom and dad. Dad has been working with the
innovative sight to behold. The city was bursting with life, and
nomadic tribe since 1982 and has taken many student groups
rich with vibrant Italian culture.
over the years to catch a vision of how even a small effort can
transform lives in a significant manner. It is exciting to build
At the conclusion of our time in Italy, we traveled to
Greece where Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis gave us an insider’s guide
relationships with people across cultural boundaries and learn
to his country. One day, we were able to visit the ancient city of
we had many more commonalities than differences. One of our
Corinth. Standing in the midst of the excavated city, I could
mission project goals was assistance in the site work of the
imagine life during Biblical times. At one point in our tour, we
theological education and rural retreat center, Oldoinyo Kiti,
stood at the “Bema” wall--the very place the Apostle Paul made
small mountain, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dad says
his defense of faith 2000 years ago.
this may be King College’s newest satellite extension campus.
After an adventure packed month, the KC group headed
That would be amazing to have a semester to study under both
back to the U.S. My adventure, however, was just beginning!
King and African faculty while studying alongside local students
I boarded a flight for Europe and with my Eurail pass in hand
in Africa.
began at 2 1/2 week excursion through the continent on my own.
I did make it back to Bristol just prior to the fall semester. I
From operas in Berlin and Prague, to exploration of the Austrian
did not have much money in my pocket, but I have incredible
countryside, and a “Sound of Music” tour, it was an eye opening
memories and a better sense of understanding what it means to
experience, especially paying nearly $40 for a hamburger in
participate in the transformation of culture in Christ. Thanks to
Switzerland! My favorite experience from this Europe venture
King College, I had an amazing summer! I wonder what is next?
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Making Connections in the Capitol
F
or the past ten years, King College
However, there are connections to be
of King’s graduates have and continue to
freshmen have been experiencing the
made to broaden their scope.”
change the world. “The students are part of
nation’s capitol, Washington D.C., and
that tradition now, and our expectation is
making connections that will last them
an art study at the National Gallery of Art;
that they come through, and, in four years,
a lifetime.
discussions of the Human Genome
mature and go forward to do great things,”
project at the Smithsonian Institute;
said Finley Green, director of alumni and
than a sightseeing tour. “Experience D.C.
and responding to human suffering at
career services.
is a shared experience designed to build
the United States Holocaust Memorial
cohort unity, through interaction with
Museum. Students also honor the nation’s
there is always a new dynamic and energy
faculty, staff, and King alumni outside the
war veterans in the wreath-laying
to their interactions. They have more than
classroom setting,” said Matt Peltier, King’s
ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns
just fun stories of adventure to tell. They
dean of students. “The freshman will also
at Arlington National Cemetery.
have become a part of the family
have this adventure in common with King
connection for which King is so well
sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as
D.C. trip every year is the National
known. “Some do come back with a
alumni who went in previous years. There
D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. Students
different appreciation of what they want
is an exploration piece – getting to see
have the opportunity to walk through the
their end goal to be and what they
how what you are doing theoretically in
Reynolds Garden, named for a King
ultimately want to accomplish,” said
the classroom, in your major, can turn into
College alumnus, Richard S. Reynolds
Peltier. “Our hope is, at the very least, it
your vocation. The trip is also designed to
(1900).
starts them thinking not just what am I
show students how vast the options are for
going to do tomorrow or next semester,
careers within the field they choose.”
is the alumni connection. During the past
but how are all the things I have the
several trips, alumni have also been invited
opportunity to do over the next four years
are purposeful in serving students,” said
to experience some of the tracs along with
going to be the launch pad for what I do
Peltier. “At the same time, the DC
the freshmen.
beyond King. How do my choices shape
experience provides some perspective.
my life, rather than just my today?”
They are a small fish in a big pond.
students the ability to see how so many
This unique class trip is far more
“There are many ways in which we
Tracs students participation includes
The first stop on the Experience
Another aspect of Experience D.C.
Connecting with alumni provides
When the students return from D.C.,
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Where Are They Now? The Honorable Steve Sword
A
new chapter began for King College
cases of child abuse. Over the last four
alumnus, Steve Sword, on Aug. 1,
years, however, child abuse cases were his
2011, as he was sworn in as the new Knox
only concentration.
County [Tennessee] Criminal Court Judge.
sexual abuse and severe physical abuse,”
Sword’s appointment to the bench
“I prosecuted cases involving child
by Governor Bill Haslam came on the
said Sword. “Most of the cases involved
heels of the resignation of former Judge
child rape, statutory/authority figure type
Richard Baumgartner. Special Judge Jon
physical abuse, as well as shaken baby/
Kerry Blackwood filled in until the
first-degree murder cases. At the time, I felt
Governor’s appointment was named.
that was what I had been called to do. It
The appointment by Sword is to fill
was easy to get out of bed in the morning,
Baumgartner’s remaining time on an
to come in to work and prosecute these
eight-year term.
cases. It isn’t something I enjoyed, but
was certainly worthwhile. It was definitely
After receiving his degree from King
College in 1992 in history and Bible &
rewarding - being able to help the most
religion, Sword went on to the University of Tennessee Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1995. He served a short time in the office of James S. Evans and Associates after law school. In the fall of 1995, Sword accepted a position with the District Attorney’s office in Knoxville, where he has spent the
“My time at King prepared me well academically, but it prepared me even better for life.”
In addition to his legal career with
the Knox County D.A.’s office, and his recent appointment to the bench, Sword serves his country as a Captain with the U.S. Army Reserves’ 139th Legal Services Organization. The unit with which he has served for nearly eight years is a group of JAG (Judge Advocate General) officers
previous 16 years.
– Steve Sword, ‘92
innocent victims of child abuse, who
position for years,” said Sword. “I had
routinely were victims of systematic and
military service experience, but it never
also considered running for the District
horrendous acts of physical and sexual
seemed to fit where I was in life,” said
Attorney’s slot in 2014 when my boss
abuse by the people who were quite often
Sword. “After the attacks of Sept. 11th, I,
resigned. However, when this position
the closest to them,” said Sword. “They
like many Americans, wanted to see how
became available, I started thinking, ‘Am I
were difficult cases to prove, and they
I might serve my nation in this battle. I
the right person for this job at this time?’
were emotionally difficult cases to handle,
started exploring, unsuccessfully at first,
After I talked with my wife, and prayed
but I felt I was well equipped to do it, and
to find a slot in the Tennessee National
with some of my spiritual mentors, I felt
was quite successful.”
Guard. Eventually, the U.S. Army
God had put me in this position at this
Reserves found me. After having to do
specific time. It was my duty to apply.
realizes the position of judge fits who
an age waiver, they accepted me, and I’ve
So I submitted my application, and went
he is as a person, his personality, and his
been serving ever since.”
through the process, and now here I am.”
strengths as an attorney. He anticipates
this will be the last role he has in his legal
daughters, ages eight and three, gave his
Sword spent the previous eight years in
career. “I hope to be a career judge,”
wife, Alice, 1993 alumnae of King College,
juvenile court where he prosecuted some
said Sword.
credit for being his rock. “My wife is an
“I had considered running for a judge
While serving in the D.A.’s office,
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Moving forward, Sword said he
based out of Nashville, Tenn. “I had always wanted to have some
Through it all, Sword, father of two
alumni
spotlight
exceptionally steady person. None of this
senior year I wrote my first composition,
the Carole Bayer-Sager Songwriting
has shaken her. When I wanted to join the
“Solidarity,” premiered by King’s
Scholarship. He recorded songs, “Walking
Army, she said if I felt that is what I was
Symphonic Choir. That is really where
Through Love” and “Silent Sage,” with
being called to do, she would support
it began.”
studio giants Will Lee, Hugh McCracken,
my decision. Through the process of
Chris Parker, and David Spinoza. He also
applying for the judicial position, she felt I
King, he met Nathan McClure (‘06) and
performed his piece, “Walking Through
was an excellent fit. Alice will be my chief
Brandon Story (‘97), and the three formed
Love,” with members of the Saturday Night
campaign strategist as we go forward
a band called Jazz Rendezvous. Their
Live band at a concert for
with the election process for 2012.”
mixture of jazz, funk, and rock appealed
Steinhardt-Tisch Film Collaborations
to audiences of all types and ages. After
and Emerging Songwriters.
preparation he received. “King certainly
a year, with Knight on piano and vocals,
prepared me academically to go to UT
McClure on drums and percussion, and
and looks for clips where there was no
Law School. More so than that, King
Story on bass, the three recorded a cd, “It
music, and then compose for the selected
prepared me for life. So much of what I
Takes 2.”
piece,” said Knight. Two such projects
deal with, as a lawyer, in both the state
involving the movies, “The Bourne
government as well as my military federal
2006, he began writing a musical piece.
Sword gave King high praise for the
During Knight’s freshman year at
After Knight graduated from King in
government service, is not so much about
“It came to a point where I decided I just needed to go for it. That’s when I applied to NYU and made the move to New York.”
the law as it is about real life. I love that about criminal law. You deal with real people in real life situations, and King prepared me to handle that very well. My time at King prepared me well academically, but it prepared me even better for life.”
– Jonathan Knight, ‘06
A Knight in New York
T
Identity” and “The Dark Knight,” can be found on his website, jonathanknight-
wo years ago, Jonathan Knight made the transition from Tennessee
“While at NYU, we would take films
music.com. Other collaborations include Along with the Dr. Flannagan and the
original music for the Tisch dance perfor-
to New York City, where so many artists
King College Choir, a string quartet, and
mance, “Zugunruhe,” percussion composi-
venture in search of their dream. It was
the Paramount Center for the Arts, Knight
tion entitled, “Homecoming,” premiered
there Knight began his study of music
recorded an Extended Play (EP) combining
by the NYU Percussion Ensemble, and
composition and film scoring at the New
choral composition with the styling’s of
scoring a Tisch film entitled, “Black Truffle.”
York University Steinhardt’s Master of
the pop genre.
Music program.
It was during this process Knight de-
projects I feel are important,” said Knight.
cided he needed to give his dream a shot.
“I’m excited about the opportunities avail-
arrived at King College with the intent
“It came to the point where I decided I just
able. In addition to my current internships
to study political science. “As time
needed to go for it. That’s when I applied
with SteepleChase Films and The Lodge
progressed, I became increasingly involved
to NYU and made the move to New York.”
Music Production, I’m recording music with
in King’s music scene. It wasn’t until my
friends, and exploring other new projects.”
Just seven years earlier, Knight
While at NYU, Knight was awarded
“My dream is to be involved in
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alumni
community
Alumni & Friends Make a Difference
W
hen he first came to King, Wesley Houser loved the atmosphere that
permeated the entire campus. “You know when something is a good fit, and King just fit perfectly.”
Houser, a junior at King slated for
graduation in the spring of 2013, graduated from South-Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2009. He becameaware of King through his high school baseball coach, Robby Howard, and a close friend who was already attending King.
Despite an injury during his senior
year high school, Houser’s talent on the baseball diamond captured the attention of former head coach of the Tornado baseball
“You know when something is a good fit, and King just fit perfectly.”
me to realize my dream of attending King,” said Houser.
Houser has not only shown diligence
on the field, but also in the classroom. He is currently studying mathematics and plans to attend graduate school after
team, Coach Dave Rutherford.
– Wesley Houser, ‘13
Alumni & Friends scholarship fund.
is to become a structural engineer in his
for baseball he received, Houser also
“Having alumni and friends, who are so
hometown of Knoxville.
received financial assistance through King’s
helpful and so willing to give, has allowed
In addition to the athletic scholarship
Jewel H. Bell
Scholarship
receiving his degree from King. His hope
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alumni
community
Faculty & Staff Notes David Bedsole, assistant
1611-2011” at First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn.,
professor for Technical and
Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, Va., and
Professional Communication,
Richlands Presbyterian Church in Richlands, Va.
and his wife Katharine welcomed a daughter, Nora-Claire
Pat Flannagan, professor of Music and director of Choral
Bedsole. Born on May 2, 2011,
Activities, was recently invited to be a part of the planning team
Nora-Claire was 20 inches long & weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.
of the 2012 Southern Regional Convention of the American Choral Directors’ Association. The convention took place on
Ray Bloomer, associate dean of Arts and Sciences and professor
February 29 - March 3, 2011, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
of physics and astronomy, along with three students (Anthony Todt, Seth Hitefield, and Jessica Zimmerman) published a short
Cecelia Lynn Holden, associate dean for the School of
paper on their results from research performed at the Air Force
Nursing, graduated with a Doctorate of Nurse Practice from
Academy last summer. The paper, “Study of the Eccentric-Orbit
Samford University in Bimingham, Ala. She was selected to
Binary GSC 03152-1202,” was an information bulletin on
become a CCNE site evaluator. In June 2011, she presented at
variable stars.
the 6th Annual Research Conference in Johnson City, Tenn. She also designed an interdisciplinary health care conference
Dale Brown, director of the Buechner Institute and chair of the
on domestic violence (2nd annual) entitled, Compassion 2011,
English Department, published the cover story on Katherine
held in October 2011 in Bristol, Tenn.
Paterson for A! Magazine for the Arts in January 2011. His talk for incoming freshman was published in the KC book, “The
Kim Holloway, associate professor of English, director of the
Skinny On.” He held a scholar-in-residence, “Buechner on the
Writing Center, and director of Composition, published her
Road” event in Canton, Ohio, Oct. 14-18, 2011.
review of “Seeds of Change: Critical Essays on Barbara Kingsolver,” in the summer 2011 edition of the Appalachian
Mark Dollar, director of the Snider Honors Program and
Journal. She also completed the coursework for her Ph.D. in
associate professor of English, and the Snider Honors Program
Composition and TESOL at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Class of 2013 will be traveling to Salzburg, Austria in May, 2012 to study at the prestigious Salzburg Global Seminar. They will
Rob Littleton, vice president for Student Affairs, served as a
be joined by students and faculty from Bennett College as part
Faculty Mentor for the Mid-Manager’s Institute (MMI) at Auburn
of Bennett’s Mellon Grant to unite colleges in the Appalachian
University in June 2011. MMI offers an opportunity for mid-level
College Association with historically black colleges for the
professionals in higher education administration to enhance and
purpose of studying global citizenship. The trip is the first in
develop skills through a wide variety of interactive learning
an annual series for rising seniors in the Honors program.
experiences, mentor group discussions, and case studies.
Martin Dotterweich, associate professor of History, presented
Craig McDonald, professor of English, was
a paper entitled, “Setting Light in the Margins: English Bible
the first guest at a recently inaugurated artist-
Annotators Before the King James Version,” at the conference
in-residence program at Grace Fellowship
“The King James Bible and the World It Made 1611-2011” at
Church of Kingsport [Tenn.]. His fourth
Baylor University in April 2011. Also, to mark the 400th
novel, “A Son of God,” about the centurion
anniversary of the King James Bible, presented a four-week series
whose servant Jesus healed, will be
called “The Making and Influence of the King James Bible
released in 2012. FALL / WINTER 2011 | 23
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community Faculty & Staff Notes (cont.)
Rhonda Morgan, professor of nursing, published an article,
Andrew Simoson, published an article, “Newton’s radii,
“Writing for Resolution,” she co-authored with Denise
Maupertuis’s arclength, and Voltaire’s giant,” in the May issue
Ramponi, in Nursing Management. The article is the result of
of the College Mathematics Journal, volume 42, pp. 183-190.
national research, and ultimately a white paper, comprehensive
He also gave an invited colloquium talk on “Voltaire’s riddle and
literature review, and a national position statement regarding
the shape of the earth,” for the mathematics department at
pediatric procedural pain management.
Wollongong University in Wollongong, Australia on July 21, 2011. He presented a paper, “The Ben-Hur staircase climb,” at
Brendia M. Morrison, executive assistant to the president,
the annual Mathematics Association of America’s MathFest in
received her Master of Business Administration degree from East
Lexington, Ky., on Aug. 5, 2011.
Tennessee State University in August 2010. She was also inducted into the National Beta Sigma Gamma Society.
Rebecca “Becky” Jordan Thomas, associate dean of institutional effectiveness, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in
Eric Richardson, dean of the School of Graduate & Professional
organization and management with Capella University.
Studies, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the
Chuck Thompson, recently published “Why Him?,” a sequel to
2011 Board of Examiners.
his novel “Why Natasha?”. These are the first two in a series of mystery novels featuring a female detective from Bristol, Tenn. The third novel, “Why Me?” will come out some time this fall. Stay connected with other Alumni and get current news from King College! Become a Facebook fan of King College and follow kingcollegetn on Twitter.
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King College alumni now have the
opportunity to stay connected through the College’s 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 community by visiting alumni.king.edu. To find out more, contact Finley Green, director of annual giving for King College, at 800.769.KING.
Class Notes Jim Casada (‘64), edited and compiled two books during 2010:
Jason Suhr (‘94), was named principal at the Burton Center for
Carolina Christmas: Archibald Rutledge’s Enduring Holiday
Arts and Technology (BCAT) in Salem, Va. Suhr began his career
Stories and Classic O’Conner: 45 Worldwide Hunting
in Roanoke County Public Schools in 1995 as an instructional
Adventures. Cascada is currently working on a biography of
assistant at Cave Spring High School working with special needs
Archibald Rutledge, considered the most prolific nature and
students. He also spent time at Hidden Cave Spring Middle
outdoor writer of the 20 century.
School, Hidden Valley Middle and Hidden Valley High School
th
before being named BCAT assistant principal in 2007. Yvonne McGhee (‘83), has been named as the new executive director for the Virginia Bar Association. She will be responsible
David Ethell (‘95), and wife, Heather, welcomed their seventh
for executing the VBA board of governors’ new strategic plan and
child, Josiah Nahum, on April 27, 2010.
supervising a seven member staff in Richmond. She also recently earned the Certified Association Executive designation from the
Andrew Darlington (‘97), owner of Veritas Risk Management
American Society of Association Executives and serves as vice
and Insurance Services in Johnson City, Tenn., has recently been
president of the National Association of Bar Executives.
recognized as one of Erie Insurance’s top business insurance agents in Tennessee.
U.S. Army Colonel Rodney Fogg (‘87), recently received a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College
Laurie (Slagenwhite) Walters (‘99), and husband, Michael,
at Carlisle Barracks, Penn. He took command of the 49th
welcomed a son, Evan Michael, on June 26, 2010.
Quartermaster Group at Ft. Lee, Va., in June 2011. Col. Fogg has served in the U.S. Army for 24 years as a Logistics Officer. He is married to the former Janie Kelly (‘85), and they have three daughters. FALL / WINTER 2011 | 25
alumni
community Class Notes (cont.)
Sarah Martin Silver (‘00), earned her master’s degree in
Jaylyne (Sauls) Aguirre (‘04), husband, Alex, and daughter,
accounting from Western Carolina University in May 2011.
Elsie, welcomed son Liam to their family on June 28, 2010.
She currently works in the finance department of the Asheville Regional Airport Authority and is sitting for the CPA
Kane Barker (‘04), and his wife, Jana, welcomed their second
examination this fall.
child, daughter Evelyn Nadine, on June 4, 2010. Evelyn Nadine weighed in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.
Stephen Gentry (‘01), and his wife, Sara, welcomed their first child, Anna Brooklyn, on April 22, 2011. Stephen is employed
Loren (Fox) Carmichael (‘04), and husband, Alex, celebrated
with Ernst & Young, and received a promotion to Senior Manager
the birth of their daughter, Nora Mae, on April 26, 2010.
Assurance Services in Oct. 2010. In Feb. 2011, he was accepted into the firms national accounting residency program.
Sarah (Osteen) Wallace (‘04), husband, Joseph, and son, Wade, welcomed a new member to the family on March 11, 2011.
Rachel Ayers (‘03), is a doctoral candidate in history at the
Reagan Julia weighed in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce.
University of Arizona, and is currently working on her dissertation. In June 2010, she was offered and accepted an
Rebekah (Earl) Bolling (‘05), and husband, Jess, welcomed a
instructor position at Northern Arizona University in the history
son, Kurt Dylan, on December 29, 2010.
department for the 2010-11 school year. Noah Hall (‘06), graduated from medical school at the Jennifer Lynn Zaveckas (‘03), and Chad David Hudson were
Uniformed Services University in May 2010. He is currently a
married on May 29, 2011. Jennifer is a graduate of Virginia
resident in internal medicine at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.
College of Osteopathic Medicine (‘07) and Wright-Patterson Air
Hall and his wife Katie welcomed their first child, daughter Lily
Force Base/Wright State University OBGYN residency program
Rebecca, in November 2010.
(‘11). Jennifer continues active duty with the U.S. Air Force, and is serving as a staff physician at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.
the
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Class Notes (cont.) Nicholas Denton (‘07), is working as a Pharmacist in the
Beth Cohen (‘09), has been named assistant principal at Dobyns
Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Wellmont Holston Valley
Bennett High School. For the past four years, Cohen has served as
Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Denton is a graduate of the
a social studies teacher at D-B. She is a 2006 graduate from ETSU,
Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Nicholas is also working with
receiving a Bachelor of Science in history with a minor in
the dean of Nursing at Northeast State Community College
secondary education. She received her Master of Education in
(NSCC) to create an “Introduction to Pharmacology for health
2009 from King College, and an Education Specialist degree in
care majors” course. Nicholas will work and serve as an adjunct
educational administration from Lincoln Memorial University
professor of Nursing beginning spring 2012.
in 2011.
Pam Foleno (‘07), a seasoned executive with 27 years’
Logan Lambert (‘09), successfully completed her Master of Arts
experience in health care finance, has been selected as vice
in Women’s Studies from Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. Her
president of finance for Wellmont Heath System’s Mountain
thesis titled, “Is Islam Misogynist? Women in Islam and the Rise of
Region. Pam will oversee finances for Mountain View Regional
the Islamic Feminist Movement” received highest distinction.
Medical Center, Lonesome Pine Hospital, and Lee Regional Medical Center.
Sarah Hutchinson (‘10), has been named marketing director for the Bristol
Jessica (Brown) Long (‘07), accepted the position of research
Public Library Foundation. During her
associate at Yale University. The position is a master’s level data
time at King College, Sarah interned
analyst on various research projects related to cancer treatment
with the Corporate Marketing Group in
and health status of previously incarcerated persons.
Bristol, Tenn., and Voice Magazine for Women in Johnson City, Tenn., as an
Victoria Shaffer (‘07), graduated from Palmer Theological
Editorial Assistant and Writer. Sarah recently moved back to the
Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa., in May 21, 2011. She received her
Tri-Cities area from Hawaii with her husband, Blaine Hutchinson,
Master of Theological Studies with a concentration in Christian
who was stationed there in the United States Marine Corps.
faith and public policy. Shaffer has also been interning at the Philadelphia Mayor’s office for Faith Based Initiatives. After graduation ceremonies, Shaffer was married to Kyle Jones. Shane C. Morrison (‘08), received his master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structure from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in May 2011. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at U.T. Craig Parker (‘08), recently accepted a permanent position with The Aurum Institute (TAI) in South Africa after only serving seven months as a fellow with the organization. TAI is dedicated
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alumni
community King Mourns Loss of Three Faithful Servants
The Rev. Dr. Donald Mitchell, aged 85, of Charlotte,
higher education, Mitchell, who served as president till 1989,
N.C., died at home of bone cancer on May 28, 2011. He was
led the faculty and trustees in a careful refinement of the College’s
born and educated in New Zealand where he taught school until
statement of purpose, strengthening its emphasis upon the
moving to Lima, Peru. There he worked at St. Andrews College
mission of King to bring together faith, learning, and living in an
for nine years. He earned his
educational setting of academic challenge and Christian nurture.
doctorate from Princeton
Theological Seminary in N.J.,
administration, and greater emphasis was placed upon the
then served as Dean at Montreat
recruitment of international students. The increased enrollment
College in N.C., Vice President
necessitated construction of a new dining hall-student union,
of Wheaton College in Ill., and
Maclellan Hall, an additional residence hall for women, and
President of King College in
remodeling of the college chapel to increase its seating capacity.
Bristol, Tenn.
minister for ten Presbyterian and Baptist Churches in Kings
Mitchell assumed the presidency of King in 1979 as the
Enrollment doubled during the early years of Mitchell’s
After retirement in 1989, Mitchell served as an interim
College completed a transition in legal ownership. With a new
Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, and Monroe. Mitchell was a
Board of Trustees and formal covenantal relationships with
lifelong student and scholar. He was loved as a preacher, a pastor
various Presbyterian judicatories to develop cooperative and
to all, a strong administrator, and a generous friend.
participatory relationships for sharing in the work of Christian
One of King’s most beloved professors, Dr. Edward W.
funds for salary, benefits, and supplies to support education and
Burke, Jr., passed away June 15, 2011. Dr. Burke spent more than
research. Equally important, it will carry the Edward W. Burke, Jr.,
40 years not only mentoring students at King, but also developing
legacy into the future of King College.
programming for the College that will have positive impacts far
into the future.
at King College in 1949,
teaching physics and astronomy.
Originally from Macon, Ga., Dr. Burke entered the Navy
Dr. Burke began his career
V-12 program at Newberry College in July 1943. He attended
Many consider Burke the father
the Notre Dame Midshipman School in June 1944 and was
of King’s astronomy program.
commissioned as ensign in Oct. 1944. He attended MTB (PT
In 1950, with his guidance,
Boat) School in Melville, R.I., in Nov. 1944, then joined MTB
astronomy students assembled a
RON 17 in the Philippines in Jan. 1945 and decommissioned PT
machine shop, and in 1952, they
boats at the end of WWII. He was also assigned to minesweeper
completed the construction of the
AM-316 prior to being discharged to the Naval Reserve in 1946.
College’s first telescope. In 1957,
he initiated the Moonwatch Program, an international satellite-
Dr. Burke went on to graduate magna cum laude from
Presbyterian College, receiving his Bachelor of Science in
observing program, which was organized and controlled by the
mathematics in June 1947. He received his Master of Science
Smithsonian Astronomical Observatory to track satellites, which
in physics from the University of Wisconsin in 1949. He then
the U.S. planned to launch in 1958-59. He also organized the
went on to receive his Ph.D. in physics from the University of
Bristol Astronomy Club.
Wisconsin in 1954.
sciences and mathematics in 1960, a position he held till his
Recently, King recognized Dr. Burke’s achievement with the
Dr. Burke was named chairman of the division of natural
announcement of an Endowed Chair in the Natural Sciences,
retirement in 1991. He also served the College as vice president
in his name. The Endowed Chair will help attract and retain
for academic affairs from 1977 until 1980. He then served as
highly qualified faculty in natural sciences by providing on-going
professor emeritus for King.
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alumni
Dr. Jack E. Snider passed away on April 27, 2011. He
community
Following the war, he atten-
was recognized throughout the region as a fervent advocate of
ded the University of Tennessee at
education and model of civic service. He joined King College in
Knoxville, Peabody College, and
1955 and over five decades faithfully served in a number of titles
Columbia University, receiving
including registrar, director of admissions, director of financial
his doctorate in humanities from
aid, director of alumni affairs, professor of education and head of
Lincoln Memorial University.
the education department. Most recently, he served as senior vice
During his studies, Snider
met his wife, Evelyn. Upon her
“I would like not to be just remembered as a friend or acquaintance, but work my way into people’s hearts and be a part of someone’s life...”
passing, Snider created the Evelyn
– Dr. Jack E. Snider
and the public,” Snider also helped pave the way for the creation
president, working tirelessly to cultivate financial aid resources for
intellectual curiosity in students and encourages growing
a rapidly growing student body.
scholars to incorporate a number of disciplines within their
educational goals.
Widener Snider English Scholar and Department Award, bestowed upon a student of integrity who shares Evelyn’s intense love of English. Wanting the endowment “not only to help the English Department, but to be beneficial to the King College family of the Jack E. Snider Center for Honors. The Center fosters
During WWII, he served in the Army with the XVIIIth
Airborne Corps, earning silver wings as a glider man. As a CG-4A
In conversation with students, Snider commented, “I would
glider pilot, he was towed aloft by a C-47, landing behind enemy
like not to be just remembered as a friend or acquaintance, but
lines to participate in five major campaigns, including a mission to
work my way into people’s hearts and be a part of someone’s life.
help liberate prisoners from the Wöbbelin concentration camp.
If I can be a part of others’ lives...then they will, in turn, do the
He was wounded just three days before the war’s end.
same thing. Then I will live on through the lives of those I touch.”
InMemoriam Remembering Our Classmates Joseph William Showalter (‘38) March 6, 2011 H.L. “Red” Littleton (‘48) August 17, 2011 Rev. James Thomas Young (‘48) June 18, 2010 Dr. Frank C. Preston (‘51) March 2, 2011 Dr. Chilton Frazier “Chick” Thorington (‘52) September 12, 2011 Gladys Carolyn Blankenhorn Cole (‘55) October 19, 2011 Robert H. Liston (‘56) January 19, 2011 George Alfred McCroskey (‘57) October 18, 2011 Jean Atkins (‘62) September 2, 2010 Penny Dawn (Karicofe) Thompson (‘63) February 5, 2011 Martha Ruth “Marty” (Moore) Young (‘64) December 20, 2010 Nancy Sue Dampier (‘76) January 1, 2011 Ann Rankin Carter (‘79) November 28, 2010
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Saturday, April 21
Saturday, continued
8 a.m.– 2 p.m. Check-In & Registration
Dining Hall Lobby
8:30 a.m. 50+ Club Breakfast
3 – 5 p.m. Catch N’ Release Tornado Tourney
West Campus Lake
5 p.m. Picnic & Children’s Activities
First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall The Oval For class years up to and including ‘62. 6 p.m. Class of 1962 Reunion Gathering Hosted by the Alumni Office. Student Center Complex
Friday, April 20
Dining Hall
7:30 p.m. Reunion Gatherings ‘57, ’72, ’82, ‘87, ’92, ’02
9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Check-In & Registration
King Building Lobby
Science & Math Breakfast and General Breakfast
9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Golf Tournament
9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Alumni Rest Stop
7 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies Student Center Complex - Hall of Fame
Widner Lounge. Relax, reconnect, and enjoy Points around town looking through your yearbook while you rest!
9:45 a.m. Alumni Choir Rehearsal
8:30 p.m. Dogwood Ball
The Club (Country Club of Bristol) Memorial Chapel Contact us to register! Noon Alumni Luncheon
Dining Hall
5:30 p.m. Coronation of King & Queen Dining Hall and Pre-Play Dinner 2 - 5 p.m. Cornhole Tournament The Oval
8 p.m. Spring Play 2:30 p.m. Spring Play “A Year with Frog and Toad” “A Year with Frog and Toad” Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre
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Sunday, April 22 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. Traditional Worship
Both Contemporary and Traditional services held at First Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Tenn., and Central Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Va.