Lyon College Piper Fall 2012

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YOUR GIFT OF $125 TO THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND will secure a 4”x8” commemorative brick engraved with an inscription of your choice. This brick will be placed in a walkway outside Edwards Commons, becoming a permanent part of Lyon’s campus.

Order your brick online at www. bricksrus.com/order/lyoncollege/.

You may also donate to the Annual Scholarship Fund using the envelope at the center of this Piper.

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A Letter from the President The start of a new school year is always an exciting time on a college campus, but this year has ushered in even more than the usual amount of excitement at Lyon.

In July, we received the final report from the Higher Learning Commission, renewing our accreditation through 2022. This positive outcome was due to extensive work by Lyon’s faculty and staff, as they completed the self-study and met with the site visiting team.

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On July 1, our new chairman of the Board of Trustees started his five-year tour of duty. Chairman Perry Wilson stepped into the role as retiring Chairman Raymond LaCroix Jr. finished his extended service to the College. While Chairman LaCroix will be greatly missed for his wit, his service, and his wisdom, we now anticipate the dawning of the Wilson era and what it will mean for Lyon.

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Perhaps the major development of the year is the opening of the new Edwards Commons. At its April meeting, the Board of Trustees named the new campus center after the Edwards family, which had provided the facility that burned down in 2010. The new Eds is a wonderful addition to Lyon, and we truly appreciate the many generous donors who have made it possible to open the new building debt-free.

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Dr. Dickson Flake has been a tireless overseer of the building project as well as the renovations to the bathrooms in Blandford Hall. We are very grateful for his service. Mrs. Lynn Weatherman and the First Ladies’ Auxiliary have also contributed to campus improvements by funding and directing the refurbishment of Bevens Music Room and the renovation of the two adjacent bathrooms. This organization has done wonders in its first year, and I look forward to the Auxiliary’s positive impact on the campus in the coming years.

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The College’s athletic programs also will experience a major change this year, as we move from the TransSouth Athletic Conference to the American Midwest Conference. This transfer should ensure that all our teams will have a chance for post-season play. We hope that some will make it to the NAIA national playoffs as our women’s basketball team did this past year. Coach Tracy Stewart-Lange and her players have set a high standard for all our athletic teams.

Lyon welcomes a strong group of new faculty this year. Dean Virginia Wray, assisted by several faculty members, worked hard throughout the summer to ensure that these new instructors live up to the high quality of instruction offered by our returning professors.

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As we begin our new academic year, we feel a sense of promise in the various elements newly introduced to our community. Now that we have completed our self-study and achieved our ten-year reaccreditation, the time is here to develop Lyon’s next strategic plan. We will embark upon a year of program assessment culminating in defining our direction for the coming decade.

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As always, we continue to strive to make Lyon College the best possible institution of higher learning it can be. We owe that to our students, our faculty and staff, and to the larger community we serve.

Gina Garrett, ’93 Executive Director of Advancement

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Sincerely,

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THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Mr. Daniel Pelham Ms. Natalie Pruitt Mr. Mark Scanlan Mrs. Terri Teague-Ross Ms. Erin Vickers 2000 The Reverend Stephen Bell Ms. Kendrea Benjamin Mr. Edward Brock Mrs. Anne Butcher Ms. Emily Erstine Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway Mr. David Kamps Mr. Terrell King Mr. Stephen Lewis Mrs. Erin (Eoff) Lyon Mr. Jeremy Roewe Mrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr. Mrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker Dr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker Mr. Craig Wilson Mrs. Kimberly (Dickerson) Young 2001 Mr. Joshua Baugh Dr. Bethani (Rydzewski) Bernaba Mrs. Kelly (Schafer) Booy Mrs. Maria (Kaloghirou) Furcron Ms. Gretchen Hall Dr. Leticia (Wright) Jones Mr. David Ray Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray Mr. Scott Robinson Mr. Donald Taylor 2002 Mr. Michael Ennis Mr. Lane Jones Mr. Nicholas Kimes Mr. William Lassiter Mr. Tanner Pickett Ms. Dara Stine 2003 Mr. Marlon Banks Dr. Danielle (Temple) Barker Mr. Mark Cartwright Mr. Andrew Dixon Mr. Kevin Flinn Ms. Elizabeth Gabbard Mrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin Mrs. Krystle (Perkins) Henry Mrs. Erin (Patton) Hueter Dr. Ryan Hueter Mrs. Allison (Turner) Kimes Mrs. Mary (Waggoner) Lassiter Mr. Benjamin Matheny Mr. Andrew Orr HR 20

Mrs. Catherine (Bland) Orr Mrs. Emilie (Brady) Ralston Mr. Joseph Rugger Mrs. Sarah (Bork) Sergent Mrs. Whitney (Williams) Steele Dr. Dustin Vance Mr. Harley Ward Mr. Jason Zellmer 2004 Dr. Amber (Cooper) Bazler Ms. Julie Church Mrs. Georganne (Frazier) Comish Mr. James Davenport Ms. Erica Foster Mrs. Carrie (Beyerle) Kilgore Dr. Vanessa (Laminack) Pickett Mr. Tristan Rudd Mr. Russ Swearingen Mrs. Lara (Obert) Swearingen Ms. Stacy Tierney Mrs. Talli (Powers) Vance 2005 Mr. Thiago Bazler Mrs. Holly (Collins) Beckwith Ms. Judith Blackwell Mrs. Melanie (Morrison) Buchanan Mr. Matthew Buchanan Ms. Heather Copeland Mrs. Leslie (Bragg) Gitz Mr. Justin Holt Mrs. Suzanne (Winford) McCracken Mr. Patrick McLaurin Ms. Rachel Sauser Mr. Andrew Shepherd Mrs. Heather (Mize) Skinner Mrs. Surennah (Werley) Toon 2006 Ms. Sarah Harvey Mr. Curt Hawkins Mr. Robert Kaloghirou Mr. Matthew Kramer Mr. Adam Long Mr. Joshua Manning Ms. Morgan Presley Mr. Harold Skinner Mr. Matthew Snyder Mr. Christopher Watkins 2007 Mr. John Boling Mrs. Shannon (Alexander) Boling Mrs. Nadine (Sullinger) Grady Mrs. Haley (Skinner) Hawkins Ms. Laura McWilliams Mr. Brandon Qualls Mr. Christopher Robertson Mrs. Julie (Billingsly) Sandy

Mrs. Jennifer (Cross) Shepherd Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts Mr. Benjamin Thielemier Mr. Jerry White 2008 Mr. Alex Huffman Mr. Ryan Young 2009 Ms. Jessica Brents Mr. Vincent Moore Mr. Charles Jacob Sperry** Mrs. Alex (Jones) Watkins 2010 Mr. Judson Deere Mr. Nathaniel Duncan Mr. Watson Neal Ms. Bridget Nutt Mr. Patrick Sullins Mr. Jonathan Ward 2011 Ms. Monica (Day) Didion Mr. Tracy Hissong Ms. Jessie Hurt Ms. Jessica Lange Ms. Martha Moreno Ms. Christine Tully 2012 Ms. Jordan Aliviado Ms. Teah Barham Mr. Blake Belvin Ms. Madeline Boyd Mr. Matthew Boyd Ms. Elizabeth Fuller Ms. Jill Helder Ms. Whitney Hill Mr. Tyler Hudgens Ms. Jessica Jones Ms. Sherry Landers Mrs. Nancy Love Mr. Erick Oyemaja Ms. Kaitlyn Patterson Ms. Amber Simpson Mr. Andrew Todd Mr. A. C. Tortorich Ms. Kelsey Ward Ms. Frances Winfrey 2013 Ms. Jordan Faulkner Mr. Gaston Orahood Mr. Jon-Michael Poff 2014 Mr. David Pryde

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PIPER T H E LY O N C O L L E G E

Fall 2012

Edwards Commons Reborn New campus center open for use

Spotlight: Perry Wilson

Lyon College Board of Trustees Chairman

Semester Abroad

Lyon students visit Chile, Rwanda

New Faculty and Staff Eight new faces for the fall semester

From Biology to Theology

The unorthodox route of Stuart Higginbotham

Photo: Edwards Commons topping-out ceremony, February 7, 2012

Volume XXXVIX, Number 3

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Englishmen become Scots

English brothers play soccer for Lyon

Athletic Hall of Fame Five to be inducted in November

Alumni News and Notes

General notes, births, weddings, obituaries

Honor Roll of Donors

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EDWARDS COMMONS

REBORN

LESS THAN TWO YEARS after the original Edwards Commons was destroyed by fire, a new campus center bearing the same name opened in time for the fall term at Lyon College. The first meal was served in the new dining hall August 13.

The loss of Edwards Commons left students eating meals in the small practice gym of Becknell Gymnasium before moving last fall to a 270-seat temporary dining facility known as The Temp for the 2011-12 school year. The new dining hall will seat 350.

Construction on the new 44,000-square-foot building began in October 2011. Though construction on both floors is now finished, the student life offices are still awaiting furnishings and will not be ready for move-in until the end of the fall term.

In addition to the new dining hall and kitchen, the new building houses The Scot Shop (college store); a bistro; student life offices; student mailboxes; a student programming space; a game room featuring table tennis, pool tables, Foosball, and Wii systems; a cardio room; student government offices; conference rooms; the counseling center; and the health and wellness clinic. The dining area also includes a balcony that overlooks Bryan Lake.

A ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new center will be held Friday, October 19, immediately following the annual Founders’ Day Convocation at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel. Former Lyon President John Griffith, who served from 1989 to 1997, will deliver the keynote address at the convocation.

Lyon College President Dr. Donald Weatherman said the campus hasn’t been the same without the place that was affectionately known as “Eds.” With the completion of the new student center and dining hall, the “heart” of the campus has been restored, he said. Students will once again have a central location to gather, eat, study, play games, and hang out.

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The student programming space will be known as the Maxfield Room, an auditorium where students can watch movies and perform. The room is named for the Maxfield family of Batesville. Two Maxfields, Charles and Mary, were in the first graduating class at what was then Arkansas College in 1876. Theo Maxfield was a college trustee in the early years and president of Maxfield Bank & Trust Co. in Batesville.

A fire destroyed the original Edwards Commons in The Lyon College Piper

Mr. Gene Crawford II Mrs. Cheryl (Armstrong) Goetz Mr. Roy Goetz Mr. Ronnie Hudson Mrs. Lois (Hudson) Levesque Mrs. Heidi (Helmke) Von Hoffmann 1986 Mrs. Phyllis Byrd Mrs. Elaine (Adams) Dupree Mr. Kevin Jenkins Ms. Julie (Hughes) Reves Mr. Martin Steward Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange Mrs. Sarah Wagster 1987 Mrs. Betty (Massey) Barnett Mr. Rodney Levesque Ms. Jeanne (Forkner) Simpson 1988 Ms. Diana (Wilson) Gray Mr. Michael Kemp Mr. Donald Rogers Mrs. Sunny Schellinger-Krowski Mr. Mark Shelton 1989 Dr. Djuana (Mason) Cartillar Master Chief Edward Ericson Mr. Scott Faulkner Mr. John Forkner Mrs. Tammy (Friel) Gillmore Mr. Lawrence Jefferson Mr. William Rollinger Mrs. Andrea (Jeffrey) Steward 1990 Mrs. Brenda (Bearden) Clayton Mrs. Kathy Clements Ms. Stephanie Keith Mrs. Catherine (Seal) Lee Mr. August Reichenbach Mr. Lee Roberts II 1991 Mrs. Terri (Pellow) Crawford Ms. Taryn (Hill) Duncan Mr. Corey Kelly Mrs. Crystal Ann (Brown) Kemp Mrs. Corinne (McEntire) Power Mr. Len Rayburn Mrs. Karen (Holder) Smith Mr. John Treat Mr. Roger Weitkamp Dr. Sarah Weston 1992 Dr. Brooks Blevins Ms. Kimberly Crosby Mr. Eric Dahlquist Fall 2012

Mr. Scott Daniel Mrs. Vonda (Wright) Dozier Mr. Jason Finney Mr. Tyler Grisham The Reverend Brien Hall Mrs. Beth (Zehms) Hallowell Mrs. Kristie (Gay) Jenkins Mrs. Lisa (Richmond) Kelly Mr. Mark Light Dr. Scott Merrell Mr. Dharmesh Patel Ms. Sonya Platt Mrs. Cheri (Engle) Weitkamp 1993 Mrs. Andrea (Reeves) Baltes Dr. Traci (Jenkins) Buxton Mr. Logan Dungan Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett Mr. Lane Garrett Mr. Noel Mace Mrs. Emily (Roberts) Malin Mrs. Cheryl (Wilburn) Matthews Mrs. Sarah “Cricket” Oquist Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen Dr. Shane Smith Mrs. Alisa (Hook) Spence Mrs. Joellyn (Zid) Szura 1994 Dr. Brad Austin Mrs. LaGina (Swetnam) Austin Mrs. Mary Ball Mrs. Joanna (Faith) Barker Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins Mrs. Tammy (Tate) Brock Mr. James Clayton Mr. Kevin Hamilton Ms. Jeanette Piker Dr. Jay Powell Mrs. Kristin (Kimball) Powell Mr. Dwayne Reliford Mr. Michael Schmidt Mr. Brian Zini 1995 Mr. Cord Davidson Mr. Matthew Dellinger Mr. Rodney Downing Mr. James Gilliam Jr. Ms. Gwendolyn Green Mrs. Carolyn (Yeager) Peiserich Mr. John Peiserich Dr. Tara Reynolds Mrs. JoAnn (Adcock) Southwell Dr. Christopher Tate 1996 Mrs. Sarah (Yeager) Boelhouwer

Mr. Chase Gipson Dr. Rodney Griffin Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton Mr. Scott Hayes Mr. Alvin Malone Mr. Bradley Nikkel Mrs. Claire Sale Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell Mr. Greg Tebbetts Dr. Jason Timmons Mr. Andrew Walmsley Mrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young 1997 Ms. Jessica Baker Mrs. Mandy (Weaver) Bradford Dr. Benjamin Bridges Mr. Jeffrey Cable Mr. Flint Clouse Ms. Daisy Dyer Dr. Brian Evans Dr. Robert Forrest Mrs. Beth (Neelly) Gaines Mr. Trey Gaines Dr. Kristi (Thompson) Harris Mrs. Jennifer (Littrell) Hopper Mr. Scott Huffman Dr. Carrie (Boling) Hunter Mr. Laddie Hunter Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan Dr. Adam Sprankell Dr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate Mr. Brad Young 1998 Mr. Misha Kouliavtsev Mrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt Mr. Kris Richardson Mrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson Mr. Adam Smith Mr. Philip Way 1999 Mr. Stefan Booy Mrs. Amy (Huffman) Boyce Ms. Casey Brown Ms. Sarah Donaghy Mr. Jason Earley Mr. Jason Ennis Mrs. Missy (Speer) Gipson Mr. Joshua Hanson Mr. David Jones Mrs. Lori (Carter) Laman Mr. Joshua Lane Ms. Susan Leach Mr. Houston Lyon HR 19

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Dr. Cary Worthington Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager 1968 Mrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond The Reverend Bruce Berry Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair Mr. Robert Bruina Mr. Richard Davis Mrs. Connye (Barker) Larson Mr. Duncan Macdonald Ms. Kathleen Parnell Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets 1969 Mr. Dale Anderson Mr. Thomas Arnold Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow Mr. Frederick Fennig Ms. Judy Jeffery The Reverend Lance Jones Mr. John Andrew Nelson II Estate** Dr. Jim Rollins 1970 Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson Mr. Kenny Allen Mrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig Mr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr. Dr. John McClay Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman 1971 Mrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop Mr. Lowell Estes Jr. Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey Mr. Joe Reynolds 1972 Mr. Edward Bradley Mr. Bill Bristow Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr. Ms. Renee Hubbard Mr. Arthur Kerns Mr. Sam Mascuilli Mr. David Morse The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton Ms. Deborah Smith 1973 Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater Mr. G. M. Burkland Mr. Johnny Henderson Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg Mr. Bill Hughes Ms. Martha Miller Mr. Ernie Pectol Mr. Stan Taylor Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann HR 18

1974 Ms. Josephine (Wilson) Barry Mrs. Carol (Misner) Board Mr. Ronald Lewallen Mr. David Magouyrk Mr. David Parker Mr. Michael Springer Mr. George Whitton Ms. Deborah Willhite 1975 Mr. James Andrews Mr. Mac Bellingrath III Mrs. Freda (Qualls) Briscoe Mr. David Campbell Mrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell Dr. Deborah Fulbright Mr. Peter Gray Mr. Larry Lawson Mr. Arthur Maune Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune Mr. Donald McSpadden Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker Mr. Joe Pool Lt. Col. Thomas Rau Mr. Michael Thomas Mr. Edward Tolson Ms. Kathy Whittenton 1976 Mr. Ben Brown Mrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen Ms. Denise Nemec Mrs. Mary (Morris) Olson Mr. Stephen Orick Mr. Michael Ryan Mrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson Mr. Kenneth Simpson Dr. Misty Thillen Mr. Don Webb 1977 Mr. Russell Branscum Mr. Philip Cargill Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper Miss Vickie Mynatt Mr. Thomas Nixon Mrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey Mrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips Mr. Douglas Polk Ms. Louetta Riley Mr. Bruce Rutherford Mrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland Mr. Dennis Whitener 1978 Mr. Clifton Avant

Mr. Jack Biderman Dr. Victoria (Scritchfield) Crittenden Dr. Thomas Ekman Mr. Eric Hance Dr. Melissa Hicks Mrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards Mrs. Patricia (Binder) Sneed Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener 1979 Mr. Michael Beary Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr. Ms. Kathleen Markey Mr. Edward Pfitzner II 1980 Dr. Freddie Avant Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary Mr. John Cooke Mrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton Mr. Ricky Davis Mrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood Mr. James Hamilton Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford Ms. Linda Younger 1981 Mrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard Dr. David Churchill Mrs. Diedra (Rutledge) DuPree Mr. Clay Sloan 1982 Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum Mrs. Sandra Brock Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill Mr. Terry Turner Mr. Stephen Williams 1983 Mrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist Mrs. Beth (Tucker) Little Ms. Patricia Seibert Mr. Darick Wright 1984 Ms. Jennifer Gallant Dr. Julea Garner Mr. James Gass Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr. Mrs. Linda (Richardson) Taylor Mr. Thomas Tucker 1985 Mrs. Karen (Day) Bailey The Lyon College Piper

WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY… Here’s what Lyon College students have to say about the new Edwards Commons: NORAH GNADE, SENIOR “It’s been a long time since students could all sit comfortably and enjoy eating in an actual cafeteria.

All the windows are great and make the cafeteria feel really bright and open. I love that we have a terrace once again to sit out and enjoy the nice weather. I’m just grateful the seniors were able to enjoy the new building before graduating! It’s been difficult not having Eds as a common gathering place. I’m looking forward to hanging out in the new bistro like I did at the old Lyon Den.”

Arisa Sato (left) and JaeLynn Ellison (right)

October 2010. The building had been a centerpiece of the Lyon College community since the late 1970s, with the dining hall portion completed in 1983.

Edwards Commons was named for the late John W. and Lucille Welman Edwards of Batesville. Mr. Edwards was a former trustee and a banker who had given the largest gift for the dining hall project and the largest gift to the College ever made by a Batesville resident.

“I believe the Board of Trustee’s decision to keep the Edwards name on the campus center is very fitting,” President Weatherman said. “John Edwards and his family were very strong supporters of the College, and I am pleased their name will still be featured on this prominent building on campus.”

The project cost just under $10 million. Funding for the new student center came from insurance proceeds from the fire and from donations.

The remodeled building that was used as a temporary dining facility, The Temp, will once again house the Scottish heritage program and a fine arts studio.

A portion of the building may be used for special events and as a meeting space.

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HANNAH ELLIS, SENIOR “I am so excited about the new and improved Eds! The building is beautiful and a great addition to campus. The new programming rooms were very much needed, and I could not be more excited about having a Lyon Den again. (That was probably what I missed the most.) Kappa Sigma’s game room is fantastic as well. I am thrilled that I get to enjoy a year of this new building before I graduate. I was worried, after Eds burned down, that I would never get the luxury of having a cafe again.”

JONATHAN DANNATT, JUNIOR “The new building is awesome! The cafeteria provides the space for comfortable seating, and although the line may be a little bit slower, it is definitely worth the wait, because the quality of food has increased dramatically. The game room is great for both reading and homework, as well as hanging with friends and relaxing after a long day of classes. I am excited for the bistro to open for late night snacks. The new Eds is a great addition to this campus. The time we had to spend in the ‘gymeteria’ and the Temp has finally paid off!”

MOLLY YOUNG, JUNIOR “I really love the design, especially the windows, and I’m really excited for the opening of the bistro.

I’m . . . concerned about the garbage disposal system.

Otherwise, I think the new Eds has all the space our growing campus needs, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities will open up with its completion.”

See floor plans of Edwards Commons on Pages 16-19.

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DATES SET FOR FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION, HOMECOMING THE 2012 FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 19, in Brown Chapel. This year’s observance of the College’s founding in 1872 will also celebrate the opening of the new Edwards Commons. Dr. John Griffith, Lyon College president from 1989-97, will present the keynote address: “Uncommon Excellence.”

The Edwards Commons ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony will be held at the new campus center’s plaza at the conclusion of the Convocation, followed by a buffet luncheon in Patterson Dining Hall.

Prior to his retirement in 2011, Griffith was president of Presbyterian College in South Carolina for 14 years. Before he held that position, he was dean of admissions and vice president for development at Davidson College. He served as president of Lyon College from 1989 to 1997.

Throughout his career, he has focused on board development, strategic planning, and resource development. He has also conducted numerous national searches for key positions at the collegiate level. He holds a B.A. from Dickinson College, a M.Div. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University.

He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is married to Nancy Snell Griffith, author and researcher. They have two married children and four grandchildren.

HOMECOMING 2012 will be held November 2-4 at Lyon College. For several years, Homecoming has been held on Founders’ Day weekend in October, but the events were separated this year so Homecoming can coincide with a home basketball game.

Homecoming royalty will be crowned at the men’s basketball game on Friday night, November 2, in Becknell Gymnasium. The Scots will take on Ecclesia College in the homecoming matchup.

Recipients of this year’s alumni awards will be honored at a dinner Friday evening and then be recognized at the Homecoming game. The 2012 alumni honorees are as follows: »» Dr. Robert Craig, ’45, Distinguished Alumnus, a retired dentist from Batesville »» Dr. Lindy (Mason) Book, ’69, Distinguished Alumna, a retired radiologist, of Pocahontas »» Dr. Richard Ambler, ’02, Patterson Decade Award, a physician who lives in Neah Bay, Washington »» Mrs. Elizabeth (Rowe) Cummings, ’02, Patterson Decade Award, a Little Rock attorney »» Mrs. Mary Eleanor Mosley, Honorary Alumna Award, a retired teacher from Batesville and widow of Dr. Ed Mosley, longtime professor at Lyon The Alumni Council will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 3. The 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year classes will hold reunions on Saturday. Saturday evening will feature a concert by Lauren Gray, the former American Idol contestant from Cherokee Village. The concert will be held in Couch Garden, weather permitting.

Dr. John Griffith

Alumni baseball and basketball games will be played Saturday afternoon and a “Friends of the 50s” gathering will take place Saturday evening for alumni from 1950 to 1963. The annual Club 50 luncheon for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago will be held Sunday, November 4.

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Also on Sunday, First Presbyterian Church and Lyon College will observe the annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worship service at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel.

The combined Batesville Choral Society and Lyon College Concert Chorale and the Lyon College Pipe Band will offer music.

Watch for more information and a full schedule for Homecoming 2012 at www.lyon.edu.

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Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley Ms. Virginia (Southerland) Henry Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith Ms. Anne (Maxfield) Strahl 1953 Dr. Clyde Berry Dr. Arvil Burks Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks Dr. Doin Hicks Mrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman Mrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips Mr. Thomas Sugg 1954 Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice Mr. Marvin Bridges Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley Dr. Wanda (Allender) Rider Dr. Paul Root 1955 Mr. John Bates Mr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman 1956 Mr. William Coop Mrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow Mrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill Mr. Thurman Ford Jr. Mrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens Mr. Don Taylor 1957 Mrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch Dr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell The Honorable John Harkey Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers 1958 Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman Mrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace Mr. Joe Rodgers Mr. Jimmy Shirrell The Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam 1959 Dr. Ben Owens Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson Mrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell Mrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner Mr. Fred Wann 1960 Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins Fall 2012

Mrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd Mr. Preston Grace Jr. Mrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley Dr. Robert Hess Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller Mrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes The Reverend Billy Kimbrough Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge Mr. Clifford Tackett Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor Mr. Doyce Winningham Dr. John Wright 1961 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams The Reverend Peter Hale Mrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess Dr. James Lang Mrs. Ann Lawrence Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers Mrs. Amy Shaver Dr. Clinton Smith Mr. Byron Swafford Sr. Mrs. Linda (Langley) Wann Mrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern Mrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams 1962 Mr. Bill Austin Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin Mr. Larry Bentley Mr. Elvis Clark Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch Mr. Larry Cuccia Mr. Edward Hibbard Mr. Howard Hopkins Mr. Ed Jolly Mr. Herman Killion Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon Mr. Phillip Lockard Mrs. Dorothy McWeeny Mrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler Mr. Hubert Sellers Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham** 1963 Dr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow Dr. William Beller Mr. Nevil Boone Mr. Jack Crump Mr. Jimmie Fields Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson Ms. Carolyn Lawrence The Reverend William McWeeny Mrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton

Dr. Adam Robertson Mr. Bill Walmsley Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton 1964 Dr. James Balch Jr. Mr. Richard Mike Gennings Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard Mrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson Mr. Johnny Kent Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham Mr. Herbert Nelson Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey Mr. Lavaughn Robertson Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson Mr. Melvin Vines Mrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner 1965 Ms. Mary Canady Mr. Clarence Cash Jr. Dr. Robert Cashner Mrs. Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith** Mr. Richard Galbraith Mrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix Mr. Charles Ketz Mr. David McMahon Mr. Bobby Osborne Mr. Albert Parnell Miss Ann Stephens 1966 Ms. Judith Benson Mr. Lloyd Gill Mrs. Polly (Ross) Hayes Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion Mr. James Lonsdale Mrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum Mr. Bill Ray Mr. Larry Shaw Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw Mrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph Mrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault Mr. Garry Wann 1967 Mrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley Mr. Harvey Glatzer Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr. Mr. Leonard Larson Mr. James Milburn Mr. Robert Mitchum Mrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers The Reverend Charles Slider Mrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John Mr. Danny Whitt Mrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington HR 17

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Dr. and Mrs. John Peek Peggy Ann Prints and Custom Frames Petals & Plants Florist and Gifts PF Chang’s China Bistro Photography by Robert O. Seat Pizza Hut Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe

Pool, ’75 Premiere Tans Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Ramada RCI Service Rebel River Adventures Refuge Call Company Mr. Tommy Ricker Riverfront Steakhouse Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Inc Sakura Japanese Steak House Schwegman Office Supply Sears, Batesville, AR Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seasholtz Mrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray

Simpson III, ’01 Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room Southern Charm Gallery & Gifts Mrs. Hope Spragins Stage, Batesville, AR Stanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC

Cadillac/Scott Wood Chrysler

Dodge Jeep Ram Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Sue’s Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10 Swank, Jonesboro, AR Tami’s Hair Studio Dr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tenace Terri B’s The Capital Hotel The Course at Eagle Mountain The Full Moon The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain The Grapevine Home The Home Place The Interior The Italian Grill The Spotted Finn Thompson’s Jewelry Thunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina

Sales and Service Tommy Hairfigures Tractor Supply Co. HR 16

Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and

Mr. Lawrence Trussell U.S. Pizza Company University of Arkansas at Little Rock W.R.D. Entertainment Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman White Goat, Little Rock, AR Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Williams Equipment Co. Mr. Corliss Williamson Ms. Frances Winfrey, ’12 WRD Entertainment Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wright Mr. and Mrs. Carter Yeatman Ms. Paula Zagata

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES ConocoPhillips Matching Gift Program Entergy Corporation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Travelers Community Connections Verizon Foundation

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS YEAR

A number of Lyon alumni give generously every year. Many external funding agencies interpret this Alumni Participation Rate (APR) as a tangible measure of alumni satisfaction. In other words, every donor, not just every dollar, counts! For example, your contribution will help raise Lyon’s APR, which in turn may convince a foundation that Lyon is worthy of its support also; your $10 now may be just the vote of confidence needed to secure a multi-million dollar request from a foundation in the near future. Consistent annual giving, even if it is $10 each year, helps your Alma Mater by demonstrating to other potential funders that you care about her future. For more information about how you can strengthen Lyon’s reputation by showing your financial support, please contact Gina Garrett, Executive Director of Advancement, at (870) 307-7557.

1933 Fred T. Griffin Estate ** 1935 Mr. Larry Sloan 1938 Dr. Carl Garner Mr. Edward Pratt 1941 Ruth V. Horne Living Trust** Mrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes

1942 Mrs. Marie Erwin Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray Mr. G. G. Rutherford Jr. 1943 Ms. Margaret Shell 1944 Mr. Robert Stroud Sr. 1945 Mrs. Emma Lea Blackwood Dr. Robert “Lit” Craig Mrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson 1946 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor 1947 Mr. James Barnett Mrs. Martha Fast** Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams 1948 Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall Mr. William Jones Jr.** Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp 1949 Mrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred Dr. John Bearden Mrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig Dr. Charles Fallis Mrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks Mr. Robert Rutherford Mrs. Marjorie Sarina 1950 Mr. Stanley Fast Mr. Donald Hedden Mr. Don Heuer Mrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks The Reverend Roy Hicks Mr. Jim Love Mr. William Matthews Mr. Earl Tripp Mr. Mitchell Wilkinson 1951 Mr. Charles Massey Sr. Mrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery The Reverend Robert Shepperson Mr. Calvin Smith 1952 Mrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom The Reverend Robert Doom The Lyon College Piper

LYON FAMILY WEEKEND & PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL, SEPT. 14-16

Dr. Terrell Tebbetts at the President’s Council meeting

President’s Council cocktail reception

Dr. Scott Lien meets with a student’s family

Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers Fall 2012

Dr. and Mrs. Weatherman at the Eds celebratory dance 5

Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Ms. Mary Day Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lewis Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and

Mr. Gerald Meacham Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94 Mrs. Hope Spragins Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager, ’67, and

Mr. Danny Yeager

CHAIRMAN WILSON EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LYON

GIFTS IN KIND

// by Bob Qualls, Editor of The Piper

PERRY WILSON WAS ELECTED CHAIRMAN of the Lyon College Board of Trustees last spring. At age 38, he is one of the youngest board chairmen in Lyon’s history.

“I am flattered and honored that the Board of Trustees would place such a great responsibility in my hands,” Wilson said in a September interview. “I am also very excited about the future of Lyon College, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to play a significant role in that future.”

Wilson, an attorney with the Barber Law Firm in Little Rock, joined the Lyon Board in 2009. He has served on the Education Committee, the Institutional Advancement Committee (which he chaired), and the Executive Committee. However, his connection to Lyon College began long before he became a trustee.

His father, Mike Wilson, was a longtime member of the Lyon Board. The elder Wilson died suddenly in 2008, but he had instilled in his son a love for education and an appreciation for Lyon College.

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“My father truly had a passion for education, and his involvement with Lyon College was a natural extension of that passion,” Wilson said. “I think that my Dad’s example in focusing on education in the state of Arkansas made a great impression on me. My Dad told me that dedicating his time to education was very rewarding for him because he was able to help create opportunities for students and see the fruit of his labor rather quickly in students who succeeded as a result of the opportunities that he helped to create.

I have followed in my Dad’s footsteps in this regard, and I have been fortunate enough to personally experience exactly what my Dad described to me.”

Wilson became a director of the Barber Law Firm shortly before his father died. Afterward, he took over several family businesses that his father had led.

It was a difficult time for Wilson and his family, but he told Arkansas Business when he made the publication’s “40 Under 40” list in 2011, “It was a tough time for me, but it was something that my Dad had inadvertently groomed me for very well.”

The Lyon College Piper

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Abbott Acadia Mrs. Nancy Love, ’12, and Mr. Kenton Adler Advanced Aesthetics All About Smiles Dental All Star Music Mr. Nathan Alloway Amy Long Photography Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson Anytime Fitness Ash Flat Tire & Lube B. F. Smith & Son Saddlery Bad Boy, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Barbara Jean Ltd. Beach Club BBQ Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and

Mr. Michael Beary, ’79 Dr. Martha Beck Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Beller Dental Clinic Biggers’ Bluff Bed and Breakfast Ms. Judith Blackwell, ’05 BodyFit Bo-Kay Florist & Gifts Mr. Dustyn Bork Dr. Lise Bouchard Box and Turtle Boxhound Marina Resort and RV Park Mr. Matthew Boyd, ’12 Ms. Connie Boyster Brenda’s Flowers and Gifts Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and

Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72 BSN Sports Mr. Todd Budy Fall 2012

Carlee’s Crown Shop Carmike Cinemas, Inc. Cato’s Fashions Charles’ Lil Shop of Coffee Cherokee Village Suburban Golf Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak Mrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle Clements Colton’s Steak House & Grill Comfort Suites Mrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80 Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Michael Counts Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock Downtown Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Cowboy’s Barbecue Crown Point Resort Custom Printing Co., Inc. Cutco Corporation Cutter’s Corner Ms. Carly Dahl Daily Grind Darling’s Fine Things Darrell’s Foreign Car Repair Mrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord

Davidson, ’95 Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80 Mr. Steve Davison Daylight Donuts Denim Blues Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dirksen DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock Downhome Country Kitchen Mr. Danny Dozier Dream House Edwin Watts Golf El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Elizabeth’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis II Dr. Gloria Everson Feathers & Gunpowder Ferneau Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald Flying Fish Flying Saucer Fred’s Fish House GAMEDAY Sports, Inc. Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38 Gearhead Outfitters Gillam Farms Mr. and Mrs. Gary Goforth Good Earth Pottery Dr. and Mrs. Kurt Grafton

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Graham Dr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend

Brien Hall, ’92 Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-Downtown Hardy’s Spring River Lodge Mrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable

John Harkey, ’57 Mr. and Mrs. David Heringer Heritage House Heuer’s Family Shoes Highland Family Dentistry Highland Twin Cinema Highrock Farms, Inc. Home Depot House of Flowers & Gifts Impulse Clothing Store Independence County Off-Road Ivory Owl Ms. Margaret Jeffrey Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLC Josie’s at the Lockhouse Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt Kent’s Firestone Service Killer Kallz King Rhodes Rentals Mr. Joe Kleine Mrs. Judy Ann Lambert Ms. Sherry Landers, ’12 Dr. George Lankford Ms. Connie Lapp Lefler’s Fashion Ms. Margaret LeJeune Life Plus Dr. and Mrs. Tim Lindblom Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr. Main Street Gym Ms. Becky Manasco Marshall Dry Goods Co. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Matthews Dental Clinic Mazzio’s Pizza The Reverend Nancy McSpadden Med Aesthetics Ms. Mary Miller Mr. P. D. Moncrief Jr. Ms. Patti Moyers My Honey Bee Photography Nailsville Natalie’s N-Sta-Smile Ollie’s Gift Shop Mrs. Anna Parks Payless Shoe Source Peabody Hotel HR 15

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Of Mrs. Gunny Hermansen and Mr. Boyd Hermansen Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Betty (Hail) Massey, ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of The Reverend Basil Hicks Sr., ’40 Ms. Olivia Hicks

Of Mr. Loyd McGaha Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Floy Hoke Ms. Linda Bledsoe Ms. Marsha Hire Mr. Charles Hoke Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Hope Metcalf, ’42 Mr. and Mrs. Morrie Henjum

Of Mr. Graham Holloway Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and

Mr. Alan Queen Of Mr. Lazlo Hollyfeld Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96,

and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97 Of Mrs. Isabella Hubbard Ms. Renee Hubbard, ’72 Of Ms. Lydia Hutchison Mrs. Bettye Jones, ’47, and the late

Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Of Mrs. Wanda (Burks) Johnston, ’55 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Arkansas Presbyterian Women Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Mrs. Virginia (Porter) Kirk Mrs. Ginni (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and

Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landers Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and

Mr. James Whorton Of Dr. Bart Lewis The Reverend Anna Bell and the

Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00 Ms. Sarah Donaghy, ’99 Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg

Tebbetts, ’96 Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Brice Jackson Of Mrs. Glenna Lindsey Ms. Johnnie Moore Of Mr. John T. Logan Mrs. Gretchan Logan HR 14

Of Dr. Paul McCain Mrs. Paul McCain

Of Dr. Edward Mosley Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and

Mr. Steve Case Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Mrs. Mary Mosley Of The Reverend James Mosley Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54 Of Mr. Jeff Myers, ’70 Mrs. Karen Myers Of Mr. Andrew J. Nelson II, ’69 Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mr. Dale

Anderson, ’69

Ms. Trudy Hall Ms. Elaine Jett and the Jett Family Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Dr. Henry Schwartz Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the

Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58 Of Mr. Otto Schwartz Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mrs. Eliza Lowrey Scott Ms. Margaret Martin Of Mrs. Audrey (Martin) Seibert, ’48, and

Mr. Daniel Seibert Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Ms. Mary Lou Shell, ’41 Ms. Ann Shell, ’42 Ms. Margaret Shell, ’43 Of Mr. Clay Sloan, Class of 1881 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Ms. Delois Nicholas Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Eugene Sloan, ’12 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Ms. Karen Norman Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Ms. Dorothy Solida Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Charles Oliver Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Jacob Sperry, ’09 Ms. Jessie Hurt, ’11

Of Mrs. Mary Oquist Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Fitzhugh Spragins Dr. and Mrs. John Spragins

Of Ms. Elmalee Parks Arkansas Presbyterian Women

Of Mr. Jack Stephens Mrs. Sue Stephens

Of The Reverend Limuel Parks Jr., ’51 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Alan Peterson Mrs. Hope Spragins Of Mrs. Eunice Robbins and Dr. Joseph H. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Dr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Drs. Diane and Terrell Tebbetts Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mrs. Jennifer Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Garner Of Mr. John Trimble V Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr. Of Ms. Tressie Cole Westmoreland Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 Of Mrs. Holly (Pierce) Williams, ’81 Mrs. Carolyn Palmer Pierce Of Mr. Charles Willmuth Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

Of Mr. Jerry Rutledge Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mrs. Lynn Schmidt, ’78 Adm. Robert Carius Central Arkansas Rose Society

Of Mrs. Bess (Millen) Wolf, ’30 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mr. James Barnett, ’47 The Lyon College Piper

Wilson’s great-great-grandfather, Robert E. Lee Wilson, founded the city of Wilson in Mississippi County and in 1885 also founded Lee Wilson & Co., which operated a farm, a railroad company, and other business interests.

Arkansas Business reported in its “40 Under 40” profile: “In late 2010, the family sold Lee Wilson & Co., and Perry Wilson has been able to refocus on building his business and corporate law practice in Little Rock, where he has managed a great deal of complex business litigation as well as multimillion-dollar transactions.”

Chairman Wilson grew up in the small town named for his family. “Growing up in Wilson was great,” he said. “My Mom will tell you that I spent sunup to sundown outside while growing up. I discovered at an early age that I love the outdoors. Living in Wilson was definitely good for that.”

Wilson went to a small Presbyterian school in Osceola through the 6th grade. “After that I went to Aiken Prep School in Aiken, South Carolina, for 7th and 8th grade, and then to Woodberry Forest in Orange, Virginia, for 9th grade. At that point, I had my fill of boarding school, and I went to Memphis University School in Memphis for 10th through 12th grade.”

He received his B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University and his law degree from the Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

“Batesville is one of Arkansas’ hidden gems, and Lyon College is a wonderful place academically and socially,” Wilson said. “I feel confident that once a prospective student visits Lyon and learns what Lyon and the surrounding area have to offer, they’ll never want to leave. One of our biggest challenges is getting the chance to make that lasting first impression.

However, President Weatherman and his staff at Lyon are making a difference in getting the word out around the country and in getting folks on campus.”

Wilson believes Lyon has several strengths to build on. “Lyon College is unique in the high-quality academic program it offers with a very low stuFall 2012

dent-to-teacher ratio that allows students to really spend time with their professors and get the most out of their education. Additionally, it is my feeling that Lyon, of all of the colleges and universities in the state of Arkansas, best embraces and utilizes the natural resources that the ‘Natural State’ has to offer. Lyon’s outdoors program is a perfect example of this.”

What does the new chairman hope to accomplish in the next five years?

“The Board of Trustees is definitely going through a transition process,” Wilson said. “I believe that this fact, my age, and the folks my age that I interact with around Arkansas are some of the main reasons that I was asked to chair the Board. Along with increasing enrollment and increasing the profile of Lyon College throughout the U.S., one of my main goals is to assist the current Board of Trustees in assembling the next generation of trustees who will take Lyon College to the next level.”

The new board chairman’s hobbies include hunting, woodworking, golf, and playing musical instruments.

“I started playing the drums when I was around 12,” he said. “I got in my first band when I was 13. Since everyone comes to the drummer’s house for practice, there were always lots of other instruments lying around my room, and I decided to learn how to play all of them. I now play drums, guitar, bass, and piano.

I want to learn the banjo next. No lessons on any of these; I play by ear.

“My band started writing all of its own songs when we were in the 10th grade (it was classified as “alternative” when that meant something), and we were offered a real-deal record contract when we were in the 12th grade. Instead of taking the deal, we all went to different colleges. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if we’d signed.”

Asked for a final comment, Wilson said, “I just want to re-emphasize how much of an honor for me it is to chair the Board of Trustees. I look forward to watching Lyon College grow and prosper over the next five years and for many years to come.”

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SEMESTER ABROAD GIVES LYON STUDENTS A NEW PERSPECTIVE // by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

Of Dr. Han Ong Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Of Ms. Hannah Pinegar, ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alt Of Mrs. Billie (Tripp) Porter, ’48 Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and

Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50 Of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rau Jr. Lt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75 Of Mrs. Kay Rush Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12 Ms. Tina Morrison Of Ms. Charli Steed, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54** Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and

Mr. Karl Lange Of Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Of Dr. Terrell Tebbetts Mrs. Gretchen Logan Dr. Diane Tebbetts Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96 Of Mr. John Trimble Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr. Of Mrs. Jill Varner Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 Of Mr. Zachary Wallace, ’10 Ms. Patricia McClelland Of Dr. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and

Mr. David Blair Mrs. Gretchen Logan Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49

Of Mr. William Adair Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mrs. Alberta Marie Labus Alcorn Mr. Van Manning Jr. Of Ms. Laneal Altom Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mrs. Amanda A. “Trudy” (Churchill) Ashby Mrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and

Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62 Mr. Elvis Clark, ’62 Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry

Cuccia, ’62 Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams,

’61, and Mr. Caral Williams Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller,

’60, and Dr. Norman Miller Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and

Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62 Mr. Ed Jolly, ’62 Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63,

and Mr. Kuno Juergenson Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and

Mr. Herman Killion, ’62 Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and

Mrs. William Ligon Jr. Mrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, ’59 Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60 Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and

Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62 Mrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61 Mr. Clifford Tackett, ’60 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 Of Mr. James Balch, ’49 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Dr. and Mrs. Dan West Mr. Andrew West

Of Mr. Ferd Bellingrath Jr. Mr. Marion Burton

Of Mr. Stephen Williams, ’82 Mrs. Frances Williams

Of Ms. Carolyn (Maddox) Biderman, ’73 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the

late Mrs. Peggye Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and

Mr. Fred Wann, ’59

Of Mr. Adrien Bouchard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mr. Dennis W. Wright, Dean of Students Mr. Darick Wright, ’83 Soule on Easter Island

GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY

Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young III Mr. Scott Mcleod Fall 2012

Of Mr. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown, ’67 Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown Of Ms. Isabelle Budy Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak

Of Mr. Virgil “Buddy” Butler, ’53 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Of Mrs. Thelma (Smith) Case, ’35 Mr. Houston Case** Of Ms. Joann McSpadden Davis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Of Ms. Janet Dean Mrs. Hope Spragins Of Mr. Ben Dickens Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mr. Jason Lawrence Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Black Of Drs. Jane and Daniel Fagg Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and

Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Of Mrs. Betty Jo Perry Fallis, ’50 Dr. Charles Fallis, ’49 Of Mrs. Martha Bland Paisley Fast, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Domm Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fast Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47 Hot Springs Village Democratic Club Ms. Claudia Marsh Of Ms. Andrea Joy Forrest Mrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert

Forrest, ’97 Ms. Susan Jeffries Of Mrs. Vicki Foster Ms. Erica Foster, ’04 Of Gramma Ruth Garner, ’39 Lauren and Kirsten Garner Of Ms. Eula (Maxfield) Garrott, ’06 Ms. Mary Day Of Mrs. Margaret Gerig Ms. Margaret Martin Of Mr. Dick Hardie Dr. Robert K. Bennett Of Mr. Jim Harkins, ’75 Mrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mr. Ralph Hedden, ’50 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 HR 13

have provided for Lyon through their estate— in their wills, as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or through a charitable gift annuity or life income remainder gift, the principal of which will pass to the College upon their deaths.

Dr. and Mrs. Bill Tranum Dr. and Mrs. Dan West Mr. and Mrs. William Williams Dr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

Of Ms. Jennifer Grigg, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Gray Dellinger

GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR

Alumni and friends of the College who wish to become members of The Brown Society may contact Mrs. Gina Garrett, Executive Director of Advancement. Any information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Of the Arkansas College Class of 1978 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78

Of Dr. Sabash Galti Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Dr. Anne Allen and Dr. Charles Allen, ’61 Ms. Kathryn Beasley Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the

Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68 Mrs. Janice Byars Dr. Martha (Heasley) Cox, ’38 Dr. Jamie Deere, ’95 Mr. Lawrence Derby Jr. Dr. Beverly Edwards Mrs. R. B. Ellis Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47 Mrs. Lois Ferguson Mrs. Mary Sue Hamilton Dr. Doin Hicks, ’53 Mrs. Mary “Dale” Hicks Mrs. Beth (Pegg-Clark) Highsmith, ’54,

and Mr. Sam Highsmith Dr. Charles Hoke Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00 Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57 Mrs. Joan (Creason) Jones, ’52, and

Dr. Gary Jones, ’50 Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr. Mr. Van Manning Jr. Mr. Thomas McGill Mr. Sam McGill Mrs. Delores Mitchell and Mr. Kenneth

Mitchell, ’51 Mrs. Peggy Mitchell-Ferris Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Mitchum Mrs. Mary Mosley Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Moss Mrs. Mary Lou Oliver Mrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath Pugh Mr. Terry Renaud Mrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William

Rollinger, ’89 Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson III Mrs. Anne Stewart Mrs. Connie (McKay) Stillwell, ’79, and

Dr. David Stillwell, ’79 Mrs. Rachel Taylor, ’73, and Dr. Charles

Taylor, ’38

Of Ms. Janet Band and Mr. Warner Phillips Dr. Robert K. Bennett

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Of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ballard Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and

Mr. Dean Barron

Of Dr. Wesley Beal Ms. Mauzel Beal Of Mr.Jimmy Bell Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Family of Jerry F. Rutledge Of Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. Brent Bell Of Mrs. Margaret Blyth Dr. and Mrs. Walter Roettger Of Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82 Mr. Stephen Case Of Mrs. Cassie Creighton Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and

Mr. Dean Barron Mrs. Michele Howard Of Dr. Ola Czerwinska Dr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena Czerwinska Of Mrs. Norma (Black) Duke, ’55 Miss Ruth V. Horne Living Trust Of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Erstine Ms. Emily Erstine, ’00 Of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garner Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Ms. Cindy Gillaspie Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Mrs.Kay Hermansen-Pool Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Mrs. Michele Howard Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Mrs. Clarinda Foote Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs. Nanette Garner Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Of Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr. Of Dr. Dorothy Landis Gray Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64,

and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Mr. Darick Wright, ’83 Of Mrs. Tami Hall Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Of Ms. Suzanne Harris, ’12 Ms. Mary Jane Gocio Of Mr. David Heringer Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bell Mrs. Taryn Duncan, ’91 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Ms. Chandra Huston Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe

Pool, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Of Mrs. Maxine and the Reverend Roy

Hicks, ’50 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78 Of Mr. and Mrs. Ray LaCroix Mr. and Mrs. Max McElmurry Of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Glass Dr. Robert K. Bennett Of Ms. Ann F. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderman Of Ms. Deanna Massey, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Of Mrs. Nicole (Johnson) Masterson, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Mrs. Karen Moore Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr Of Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Rosalie Mullane The Lyon College Piper

TWO LYON COLLEGE STUDENTS spent last semester studying abroad. Senior Jessica Soule traveled to Concepcion, Chile, and junior Joseph Jones studied in Rwanda in Africa.

SOULE, OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, studied at the Universidad San Sebastian, which is located about six hours southwest of Chile’s capital city. Soule wanted to study in a Spanish-speaking country to supplement her Spanish major. “I wanted somewhere in Latin America [rather than Spain] because it just seemed like more fun to me,” Soule said. She chose Chile specifically due to Concepcion’s political science classes.

Soule took a light load of three courses—History of the Chilean Republic II, Global Society, and Environmental Law—which gave her plenty of time to explore Chilean culture.

“My main goal was to experience and absorb all that I could of Concepcion and of Chile in general,” Soule said. “I was able to do just that.”

Concepcion’s environment appealed to Soule’s sense of adventure, since it is not a tourist city. Soule said she lived the life of a “foreigner in a completely new and alien city, country, culture, everything,” which allowed her to truly immerse herself in the culture of Concepcion. “Concepcion became my beloved ‘Conce,’ which I knew in and out, and I finally got the hang of all those ‘Chilenisms,’” she said.

Soule also traveled during her time in Concepcion; she visited some “really stellar locations” such as the Atacama Desert, Northern Patagonia, and Easter Island. She praised the opportunity for showing her how independent she can be; she “not only survived but thrived” in a culture completely foreign to her.

She said she learned what she is capable of and how much inner strength she has.

“I fell in love with an entire country,” Soule said. “I can’t wait to go back.”

JOSEPH JONES, FROM NEWPORT, attended the National University of Rwanda in Butare, Rwanda, as well as Makerere University. He chose to study in Rwanda because his friend and fellow Lyon stuFall 2012

dent Canisius Mbarushimana peaked his interest in Rwandan culture.

Mbarushimana, originally from Rwanda, invited Jones to Rwanda Days 2011 in Chicago, where Jones fully realized “the culture and hospitality of [his] Rwandan friends.”

Immediately upon arriving in Rwanda, Jones’ host family accepted him into their lives. “[They] adopted me, and from the beginning they included me in very intimate parts of their lives,” Jones said. They became like real family to him; he said the saddest part of the trip was saying goodbye to “Mama and Papa Nassira, my brother Ismael, my sister Nassira, and all of my neighbors.”

Jones’ coursework included Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation; History, Culture and the Arts; and Ecology and Sustainable Development. He also worked as an intern at Ishyo Arts Center in Kacyiru, Kigali, where he traveled around Rwanda to “see the realities of Rwanda rather than only read about them.” He also helped organize an anniversary party for the Arts Center and conducted research and interviews with local artists for his research paper, “The Role of the Arts in Post-Genocide Rwanda.”

“The internship was a great opportunity for me to give back to Rwanda,” Jones said.

Living in Rwanda taught Jones the “erroneous” nature of the stereotypes placed on the Muslim community. Jones detailed the kindness his host family exhibited, noting that “they showed more kindness to me than many Christians have.”

“I had an epiphany in Rwanda,” Jones said, “and that is that human beings fear what they do not understand.”

Jones also found that Rwanda has escaped its “dark past.”

“The people of Rwanda are strong, and eighteen years after the atrocities, a new generation of enlightened, purpose-driven Rwandese have emerged and are determined to build their beautiful country upon integrity and respect for one’s self and humanity,” Jones said.

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Above: Jones in Rwanda

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Clockwise from top left: Matriculation, move-in, Playfair, Taste of Batesville, check-in

WELCOME

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Mrs. Pat Sugg and Mr. Thomas Sugg, ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10 Ms. Amanda Suttles Mrs. Lara (Obert) Swearingen, ’04, and

Mr. Russ Swearingen, ’04 Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the

Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58 Synod of the Sun Mrs. Joellyn (Zid) Szura, ’93, and

Mr. Adam Szura Mr. Michael Tackett Tami’s Hair Studio Dr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate, ’97, and

Dr. Christopher Tate, ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tatem Sr. Ms. Barbara Taylor Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Ms. Jean Taylor Mrs. Linda (Richardson), ’84, and

Mr. James Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Mark Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Todd Taylor Mrs. Terri Teague-Ross, ’99, and Mr. Jason Ross Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Templin Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tenace Sir Cecil and Lady Jeanette Tennant Terri B’s The Course at Eagle Mountain The Full Moon The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain The Grapevine Home The Home Place The Interior The Italian Grill The Spotted Finn Ms. Mary Lee Thessen Mr. Benjamin Thielemier, ’07 Dr. Misty Thillen, ’76, and Mr. Michael Witt Mr. and Mrs. Joey Thomas Mr. Michael Thomas, ’75 Thompson’s Jewelry Thunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina

Sales and Service Ms. Stacy Tierney, ’04 Mr. Andrew Todd, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. John Todd Mr. Edward Tolson, ’75 Tommy Hairfigures Mrs. Surennah (Werley) Toon, ’05, and

Mr. Hilary Toon Mr. A. C. Tortorich, ’12 Ms. Cathy Ann Touhy Fall 2012

Tractor Supply Co. Mr. John Treat, ’91 Tri-County Supply Company, Inc Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and

Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50 True Value Building Supplies Trumble’s, Inc. Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker, ’78, and

Mr. Thomas Tucker, ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tucker Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill, ’82 Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59 Mr. Terry Turner, ’82 U.S. Pizza Company University of Arkansas at Little Rock Mrs. Talli (Powers) Vance, ’04, and

Dr. Dustin Vance, ’03 Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Vaverka Ms. Erin Vickers, ’99 Mrs. Sarah Wagster, ’86 Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Walker Mr. Johnnie Walker Mr. and Mrs. Lary Walker Mr. and Mrs. John Walker Mr. Marcus “Jim” Wallace Mrs. Ann Walmsley and Mr. Andrew

Walmsley, ’96 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walton Mr. Harley Ward, ’03 Mr. Jonathan Ward, ’10 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward Mrs. Alex (Jones) Watkins, ’09, and

Mr. Christopher Watkins, ’06 Mrs. Lindsey Way and Mr. Philip Way, ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waymack Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weakley Mr. Don Webb, ’76 Ms. Vicki Webb Mrs. Jennifer Webster Mr. Jim Weis Dr. and Mrs. Randall Wells Mrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland, ’77,

and Mr. Terry Westmoreland Dr. Sarah Weston, ’91 Mr. Gerald Westpheling Mr. Jerry White, ’07 White Goat, Little Rock, AR Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse, ’68 Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener, ’78, and

Mr. Dennis Whitener, ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. Kim Whitson Mrs. Peggy Whitt and Mr. Danny

Whitt, ’67

Mrs. Cynthia Whitton and Mr. George

Whitton, ’74 Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and

Mr. James Whorton Ms. Cheryl Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Wiggs Mrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern, ’61, and

Mr. Fred Wilbern Mrs. Alise Wilkinson and Mr. Mitchell

Wilkinson, ’50 Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets, ’68 Ms. Deborah Willhite, ’74 Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams, ’47 Mr. Jon Williams Mrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams, ’61, and

Mr. Presley Williams Mr. Corliss Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Willmuth Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Wilmes Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Mr. Craig Wilson, ’00 Mr. Dennis Wood Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wood Ms. Nadine Woodyard Mr. and Mrs. Randall Worlow Mrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington, ’67,

and Dr. Cary Worthington, ’67 Mr. Darick Wright, ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wright Mrs. Betty Wright and Dr. John Wright, ’60 Mr. and Mrs. William Wunder Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wylie XI Tau Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Ms. Bess Maxfield Wellborn Yates Ms. Elizabeth Wellborn Yates Mrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young, ’96, and

Mr. Brad Young, ’97 Ms. Terri Young Ms. Linda Younger, ’80 Youngs Produce, Inc. Ms. Paula Zagata Mrs. Laura Zellmer and Mr. Jason

Zellmer, ’03 Mrs. Donita Zini and Mr. Brian Zini, ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Zuege

THE BROWN SOCIETY

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Ms. Julie (Hughes) Reves, ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reynolds Mrs. Kathleen Reynolds and Mr. Joe

Reynolds, ’71 Ms. Robin Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. David Rezabek Dr. Ann Rhodes and Mr. Paul Rhodes Mrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson, ’98,

and Mr. Kris Richardson, ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ricker Mrs. Joan Ridgeway Riverfront Steakhouse Robert H. Carter, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Roberts Mr. Christopher Robertson, ’07 Mrs. Amber Robinson and Mr. Scott

Robinson, ’01 Jeirein Robison Mrs. Virginia Rodgers and Mr. Joe

Rodgers, ’58 Dr. Monica Rodriguez Dr. and Mrs. Walter Roettger Mrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe, ’00, and

Mr. Jeremy Roewe, ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rogers Mrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers, ’67, and

Mr. Frank Rogers, ’67 Mrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William

Rollinger, ’89 Mrs. Mary Root and Dr. Paul Root, ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rose Mr. and Mrs. S. Ross Dr. Julia Roulier and Dr. Scott Roulier Mr. Tristan Rudd, ’04 Mr. Kenneth Rueter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rush Mr. and Mrs. Norm Russell Mrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford, ’56, and

Mr. Robert Rutherford, ’49 Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan, ’97, and

Mr. Robert Ryan Mr. Michael Ryan, ’76 Sakura Japanese Steak House Dr. Kelli Sanders and Mr. Chris Sanders Mrs. Julie (Billingsly) Sandy, ’07 Mrs. Marjorie (Sells) Sarina, ’49, and

Mr. Chester Sarina Ms. Rachel Sauser, ’05 Ms. Kim Savage Mr. Mark Scanlan, ’99 Mr. and Mrs. William Schatzley Mrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler, ’62, and

Mr. Harvey Scheffler Schirmer Enterprises, Inc. HR 10

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schmidt Ms. Kathryn Schuschke Schwegman Office Supply Mr. and Mrs. Keith Scott Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott Ms. Tonya Scrimshire Mr. and Mrs. Roger Scroggs Sears, Batesville, AR Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and

Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sepanek Sr. Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs, ’84, and

Mr. Michael Severs Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton Mr. Greg Sharp Mrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61 Mrs. Barbara Shaw and Mr. Larry Shaw, ’66 Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw, ’66, and

Mr. James Shaw Mr. Roger Shaw Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shedd Ms. Margaret Shell, ’43 Mr. and Mrs. William Shell Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shelton Mr. Mark Shelton, ’88 Shelton Sanitation, Inc. Mrs. Jennifer (Cross) Shepherd, ’07, and

Mr. Andrew Shepherd, ’05 The Reverend Robert Shepperson, ’51 Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman, ’70,

and Mr. Leon Shipman Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Showalter Mr. and Mrs. David Shutt Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr., ’84 Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12 Mrs. Jeanne (Forkner) Simpson, ’87, and

Mr. Mike Simpson Mrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson, ’76, and

Mr. Kenneth Simpson, ’76 Mrs. Heather (Mize) Skinner, ’05, and

Mr. Harold Skinner, ’06 Ms. Pam Skorusa Mrs. Patty Slider and the Reverend

Charles Slider, ’67 Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr., ’00 Mrs. Penny Sloan and Mr. Clay Sloan, ’81 Mr. Larry Sloan, ’35 Mr. Adam Smith, ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith Mrs. Marla Smith and Dr. Clinton

Smith, ’61 Ms. Deborah Smith, ’72 Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith, ’52, and

Mr. Calvin Smith, ’51

Mrs. Karen (Holder) Smith, ’91, and

Mr. Billy Smith Mr. Lionel Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Mr. Timothy Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Lemke Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smithson Mrs. Pat (Binder) Sneed, ’78, and

Mr. Harold Sneed Mr. Matthew Snyder, ’06 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Snyder Sodexo Dining Services Sonny Williams’ Steak Room Mr. and Mrs. James Soule Mr. and Mrs. James Soule Jr. Southern Bank Southern Charm Gallery & Gifts Mrs. Alisa (Hook) Spence, ’93, and

Mr. Gregory Spence Mr. Jacob Sperry, ’09** Mrs. Frederic Spies Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Spiro Spiteri Mr. and Mrs. Wallie Sprick Mr. Michael Springer, ’74 Stage, Batesville, AR Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stanford Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stanley Mrs. Isabel Stanton Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stanton Mrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph, ’66 Mr. and Mrs. David Statler Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed Miss Ann Stephens, ’65 Mrs. Jack Stephens Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson, ’78 Mrs. Andrea (Jeffrey) Steward, ’89,

and Mr. Martin Steward, ’86 Ms. Sherri Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stewart Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and

Mr. Kel Lange Mrs. Kay Stice Ms. Dara Stine, ’02 Mr. Keith Stipo Mrs. Kathleen Stockman Mr. John Stokes Mrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes, ’41 Mr. Ryan Story Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stroud Jr. Mr. Robert Stroud Sr., ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strout Mrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker, ’00 Sue’s Kitchen The Lyon College Piper

Clockwise from top: Raft race, signing the Roll of Honor at the President’s Convocation (Sept. 4), ziplining

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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LYON HIRES NEW FACULTY, STAFF MEMBERS DR. SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM praises experience as the key to success. She brings plenty of it—more than 35 years of teaching experience—to Lyon College as a visiting assistant professor of education.

Cunningham received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Arkansas State University in 1974. While studying at ASU, she worked at the Dr. John T. Gray Memorial School, where she worked with special education students. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in special education from Southeast Missouri State University, Cunningham began teaching special education at Booneville, Missouri.

She moved to Houston, Texas, and taught special education classes at Aldine and Cypress-Fairbanks schools—while she studied at North Texas State University—before returning to Booneville for two years. She received her master of education degree from the University of Missouri.

She was assistant principal for few years at Lewisville, Lanier High School, Gullet Elementary School, and Winn Elementary School, all in Texas. She became principal of Winn Elementary School in 1995—the same year she received her doctorate of educational administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In 1999, she became principal of the newly opened Hermelinda Rodriguez Elementary School in Austin, where she served for 10 years. The school enrolled more than 950 students with low socio-economic status and had a mostly minority demographic. Under Cunningham’s tutelage, the school earned “recognized” status in 2001-02 and 2004-05, and achieved a “Gold” rating in reading and math.

DR. CASSIA OLIVEIRA has been appointed assistant professor of biology at Lyon College.

Oliveira spent the past year working as a lecturer in biology and lab manager at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Prior to that, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Nebraska’s School of Biological Sciences and an National Science Foundation (NSF) postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas’s Department of Biological Sciences.

She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, where she worked as both an undergraduate researcher and a graduate research assistant. Following her master’s degree, Oliveira studied at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology. She worked as an National Science Foundation graduate research assistant during this time.

Oliveira specializes in evolutionary biology, genetics, and ecology, although she has a secondary interest in principles of biology, cell biology, molecular biology, population and quantitative genetics, and phylogenetics.

She taught three courses this past year at Concord University and has served as a guest lecturer and teaching assistant at the University of Arkansas.

MS. MORGAN PAGE is serving as a visiting assistant professor of art at Lyon this fall.

Page received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and digital media from the University of Houston, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2008.

Page has taught as an adjunct instructor at the Mitchell College, the University of Bridgeport, the University of New Haven, Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and most recently, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

She received the Paul Robeson Emerging Artist Award, the Adolf Konrad Artist-In-Residence Award (through the Newark Museum), and a Curricular Grant for her digital photography course at Mitchell College.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael McQueen Ms. Anna McSpadden Mr. Donald McSpadden, ’75 The Reverend Nancy McSpadden Mrs. Dorothy McWeeny, ’62, and the

Reverend William McWeeny, ’63 Ms. Laura McWilliams, ’07 Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and

Mr. Gerald Meacham Ms. Guillermina Mera Merchants & Planters Bank Mr. James Milburn, ’67 Ms. Martha Miller, ’73 Ms. Mary Miller Mr. and Mrs. Carlin Miller Ms. Joyce Mills Ms. Susan Mills Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minney Mrs. Fran Mitchum and Mr. Robert

Mitchum, ’67 Ms. Nicole Mobley Mr. P. D. Moncrief Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jose Montes Ms. Lisa Montgomery Mrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore, ’63, and

Mr. Jackie Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Moore Jr. Mr. James Moore Ms. Jeanie Stewart Moore Ms. Johnnie Moore Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Moreno Ms. Martha Moreno, ’11 Mr. Gary Morgan Ms. Tina Morrison Mrs. Anita Morse and Mr. David Morse, ’72 Mrs. Virginia Moser Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mott Mrs. Rosalie Mullane and Mr. George

Mullane Jr., ’75 Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Murphy My Honey Bee Photography Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Myers Miss Vickie Kay Mynatt Nailsville Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nast Mr. Charles Neal Mr. and Mrs. Don Neal Mr. Watson Neal, ’10 Dr. and Mrs. Greg Neaville Mrs. Sue and the Reverend Richard Neelly Mr. and Mrs. James Nell Mr. Herbert Nelson, ’64 Ms. Denise Nemec, ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nettles Fall 2012

Mr. and Mrs. William Nevils New Vision Graphics Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Newell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newsom Jr. Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton, ’63 Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel, ’97, and

Mr. Bradley Nikkel, ’96 Mr. Thomas Nixon, ’77 The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce)

Norton, ’72, and Mr. David Norton N-Sta-Smile Ms. Bridget Nutt, ’10 Olde Country Picture Framers Ollie’s Gift Shop Mrs. Mary (Morris) Olson, ’76, and

Mr. Michael Olson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olwell Mr. and Mrs. Clem Onukwube Mrs. Virginia Orick and Mr. Stephen

Orick, ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Orman Mrs. Cathy (Bland) Orr, ’03, and

Mr. Andrew Orr, ’03 Mr. Clayton Orr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orton Mrs. Laurie Ouber and MSGt. Billy Ouber Mr. Erick Oyemaja, ’12 Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker, ’75, and

Mr. David Parker, ’74 Mrs. Anna Parks Ms. Marcia Parman Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parman Mr. Thomas Parman Ms. Kathleen Parnell, ’68 Mrs. Sharmilee Patel and Mr. Dharmesh

Patel, ’92 Payless Shoe Source Mrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton, ’98, and

Mr. Brian Payton Peabody Hotel Mrs. Donna Pectol and Mr. Ernie Pectol, ’73 Dr. and Mrs. John Peek Mrs. Jackie Pelham and Mr. Daniel

Pelham, ’99 V. Peres Mrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey, ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Roger Perry Petals & Plants Florist and Gifts Mr. Ryan Petty PF Chang’s China Bistro Mrs. Ruby Pfitzner and Mr. Edward

Piftzner II, ’79

Mr. Xander Verona Phifer Mrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips, ’53,

and Mr. R. B. Phillips Mrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips, ’77 Dr. Vanessa (Laminack) Pickett, ’04, and

Mr. Tanner Pickett, ’02 Dr. and Mrs. Craig Pickren Mrs. Carolyn Palmer Pierce Ms. Jeanette Piker, ’94 Pizza Hut Dr. Joel Plaag Ms. Sonya Platt, ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Poff Mrs. Marie Polk and Mr. Douglas Polk, ’77 Ms. Brenda Popp Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter, ’82, and

Mr. Jeff Porter Mr. and Mrs. George Pouliot Mrs. Kristin (Kimball) Powell, ’94, and

Dr. Jay Powell, ’94 Mrs. Corinne (McEntire) Power, ’91, and

Mr. Mark Power Mrs. Eupha Pratt and Mr. Edward Pratt, ’38 Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt, ’98, and

Mr. Joseph Pratt Premiere Tans Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals, AR Presbyterian Women of Hot Springs, AR Presbyterian Women of Hot Springs

Village, AR Presbyterian Women of Lake Charles, LA Presbyterian Women of Marianna, AR Ms. Morgan Presley, ’06 Mr. John Pruett Ms. Natalie Pruitt, ’99 Mr. David Pryde, ’14 Mr. Brandon Qualls, ’07 Mr. and Mrs. David Rae Mrs. Emilie (Brady) Ralston, ’03, and

Mr. Jason Ralston Ramada Ms. Tami Ramey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rawlings Mrs. Kathryn Ray and Mr. Bill Ray, ’66 Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray, ’42 Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray, ’01, and

Mr. David Ray Mr. Donald Ray Mr. Glenn Reed Refuge Call Company Mr. August Reichenbach, ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renn HR 9

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Dr. Ying Hutton and Dr. Stuart Hutton Impulse Clothing Store Independence County Abstract Co., Inc. Ivory Owl Mrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson, ’64 Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs Ms. Joan Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jacobs Mrs. Julie Jefferson and Mr. Lawrence

Jefferson, ’89 Ms. Margaret Jeffrey Ms. Susan Jeffries Jen Farms Inc. Ms. Janice Jensen JEO Enterprises, LLC Ms. Elaine Jett and the Jett Family Mr. and Mrs. Chris Johnson Ms. Barbara Johnson Ms. Crystal Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Johnson Mr. Kurt Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston Mr. Ed Jolly, ’62 Jonathan R. Friedland, P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jones Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones The Reverend Lance Jones, ’69 Ms. Jennifer Jones Ms. Jessica Jones, ’12 Mr. Lane Jones, ’02 Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan, ’76 Josie’s at the Lockhouse Mr. and Mrs. Willie Junkin Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt Mr. Robert Kaloghirou, ’06 Mrs. Jill Kamps and Mr. David Kamps, ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kane Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kaufman KC Electric Mr. Louis Kealer Mrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley, ’49, and

Mr. Henry Kelley Mrs. Lisa (Richmond) Kelly, ’92, and

Mr. Corey Kelly, ’91 Mr. Joshua Kemp Mrs. Crystal Ann (Brown), ’91, and

Mr. Michael Kemp, ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Bud Kerr Dr. and Mrs. Dean Kerr Mr. Charles Ketz, ’65 Mrs. Carrie (Beyerle) Kilgore, ’04 HR 8

Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and

Mr. Herman Killion, ’62 Mrs. Leota Kimbrough and the Reverend

Billy Kimbrough, ’60 Mrs. Allison (Turner) Kimes, ’03, and

Mr. Nicholas Kimes, ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Philip King Mr. and Mrs. Terry King Mr. Terrell King, ’00 Ms. Terrianne Kingsbury Mr. Joe Kleine Mr. Misha Kouliavtsev, ’98 Mr. Matthew Kramer, ’06 Kyler Enterprises, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Labenske Ms. Nelda Laffitte Mrs. Lori (Carter) Laman, ’99, and

Mr. O. J. Laman Mr. and Mrs. Ross Land Ms. Sherry Landers, ’12 Mrs. Ashley Lane and Mr. Joshua Lane, ’99 Mr. and Mrs. William Lane Dr. Sandra Lang and Dr. James Lang, ’61 Ms. Jessica Lange, ’11 Dr. George Lankford Ms. Connie Lapp Mrs. Connye (Barker) Larson, ’68, and

Mr. Leonard Larson, ’67 Mrs. Mary Lassiter and Mr. William

Lassiter, ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Latham Mrs. Ann Lawrence, ’61 Ms. Carolyn Lawrence, ’63 Mr. Larry Lawson, ’75 Ms. Susan Leach, ’99 Mrs. Burnis Leavens Mrs. Catherine (Seal), ’90, and Mr. Terry Lee Lefler’s Fashion Mr. Berry Lemke Mrs. Lois Levesque and Mr. Rodney

Levesque, ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lewis Mrs. Caroline Lewis and Mr. Stephen

Lewis, ’00 G. L. Lieblong Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and

Mr. William Ligon Jr. Lillard Melton Joint Venture Mr. Paul Link Mrs. Beth (Tucker) Little, ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Royce LoBianco Mrs. Emily Lockard and Mr. Phillip

Lockard, ’62 Mr. Adam Long, ’06

Ms. Carol Long Mrs. Mary Lonsdale and Mr. Jim

Lonsdale, ’66 Mrs. Rose Love and Mr. Jim Love, ’50 Mr. Lance Lovell Mr. and Mrs. Travis Loyd Mrs. Erin (Eoff) Lyon, ’00, and

Mr. Houston Lyon, ’99 Mrs. Barbara Macdonald and Mr. Duncan

Macdonald, ’68 Mr. and Mrs. James MacDonald Mr. Noel Mace, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Macy Main Street Gym Mrs. Emily (Roberts) Malin, ’93, and

Mr. Steve Malin Mrs. Anita Malone and Mr. Alvin

Malone, ’96 Ms. Becky Manasco Mr. and Mrs. Wes Marden Ms. Kathleen Markey, ’79 Ms. Claudia Marsh Ms. Kimberly Marshall Marshall Dry Goods Co. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Martin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Martin Mrs. Kathy Masculli and Mr. Sam

Masculli, ’72 Mr. Charles Massey, ’51 Mrs. Sherry (Wilburn) Matthews, ’93,

and Mr. Jeral Matthews Mrs. Lucille Matthews and Mr. William Matthews, ’50 Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune, ’75, and

Mr. Arthur Maune, ’75 Mazzio’s Pizza Mrs. Paul McCain Dr. and Mrs. Ronald McCann Dr. John McClay, ’70 Ms. Patricia McClelland The Reverend Betty McCollum and

Dr. James McCollum Mrs. Suzanne (Winford) McCracken, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. James McGarrity Mr. and Mrs. James McGehee Mr. and Mrs. Mike McGuirk Mrs. Latisha McLaurin and Mr. Patrick

McLaurin, ’05 Mrs. Gloria McLeod Mr. David McMahon, ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Brett McMillon Ms. Lorraine McMillon Dr. and Mrs. Alan McNamee Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McNatt The Lyon College Piper

cluding the Newark Museum in Newark, New Jersey, Diverse Works in Houston, Texas, Negative Space in Houston, the Jersey City Museum in Jersey City, N.J., and South Street Seaport Center for the Arts in New York City.

Page specializes in photography and web design. She works in digital and analog photography including small, medium, and large format camera systems.

DR. CHRISTEN STROLLO is the visiting assistant professor of chemistry.

She received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at Riverside in June. Strollo also earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Strollo was a teaching assistant at UC Riverside throughout her time at the university.

She is interested in analytical, atmospheric, environmental, and physical chemistry. She has developed those interests through laboratory work in mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance.

She received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award in 2007, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship from the University of California in 2006, and second place in the Analytical Division at the 70th Annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention, held at Ursinus College. She received the NSF Research Fellowship from the University of Michigan in 2005 and the Summer Research Grant from Muhlenberg College in 2003.

MS. DEBRA HOLMES has joined the Academic Services staff as a theatre technician.

She has worked behind the scenes on more than 20 theatrical productions over the past 10 years. Holmes received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2005, and three years later, she earned a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Her teaching experience includes being an adjunct instructor at the College of the Albemarle and adjunct instructor and technical director at Randolph College. She has served as a guest lecturer on set design and makeup at the University of North Carolina, Weaver Academy, Randolph College, and the College of the Albemarle.

She has worked in all aspects of the theatre, including lighting and sound, properties, puppetry, costumes, and scenery. She will teach two theatre courses at Lyon this fall as well as work on theatre productions.

MS. KAREN GRAHAM is stepping in as Lyon’s new choral director this fall. She also will direct the Batesville Community Choir.

Graham received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2003, where she also earned a master’s degree in music (vocal performance) nine years later. In this time, Graham frequently performed, gave recitals, and coached others on their performances. She was the State NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) winner in 2012 and won Outstanding Opera Student in 2011.

She was a member of UCA Choir, Chamber Choir, UCA Opera, and University Singers. She taught voice at the Community School in Conway. While earning her master’s degree, she was a graduate assistant for the voice faculty, where she taught classroom voice.

Graham has experience teaching vocal technique to students at various stages of developments as well as years of experience directing choirs from junior high through college level.

MS. BRANDI KROLL of Mountain Home has been hired as the new transfer and international student coordinator.

Kroll is a 2012 Lyon graduate.

MR. TRENT WEEKS of Batesville has been hired as an enrollment services representative at the college. Weeks, a 2012 graduate of Lyon College, will cover Missouri and parts of northwest Arkansas.

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2001 ALUM GOES FROM BIOLOGY TO THEOLOGY

// by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

THE REVEREND STUART HIGGINBOTHAM graduated from Lyon College with a biology degree, and a few years later he acquired a parish. Needless to say, Higginbotham did not take the orthodox route after graduation.

“If you would have asked me my senior year if I would end up being an Episcopal priest, I would’ve laughed,” Higginbotham said, noting that his degree did not lead him to his current occupation at all.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 2001, Higginbotham attended Columbia Theological 14

Seminary in Georgia. There, he “delved deeply into theological studies only to find out I was not Presbyterian.” Higginbotham found himself questioning his future after this “odd” realization.

“There was a part of me that was rising to the surface, an awareness, and I felt strongly led to explore life and ministry within the Episcopal Church,” Higginbotham said of his eventual epiphany.

He finished his masters of divinity degree and then worked for two years as a hospice chaplain while completing the vocational discernment process for The Lyon College Piper

Flying Fish Flying Saucer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foote Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ford Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Forsyth Dr. and Mrs. Richard Forsythe Ms. Erica Foster, ’04 Fred’s Fish House Mr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman, ’55 Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman, ’58,

and Mr. Howard Friedman Friends of the Lyon College

Mabee-Simpson Library Mr. Tim Fulks Ms. Elizabeth Fuller, ’12 Mrs. Maria (Kaloghirou) Furcron, ’01,

and Mr. Russ Furcron Ms. Elizabeth Gabbard, ’03 Mrs. Beth (Neelly) Gaines, ’97, and

Mr. Trey Gaines, ’97 Ms. Jennifer Gallant, ’84 Ms. Lisa Gann Mr. and Mrs. Louis Garner Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Garner Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gartin Mrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood, ’80,

and Mr. Nelson Gatewood Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Gay Gearhead Outfitters Dr. and Mrs. Barry Gehm Mrs. Mary Lou Gennings and Mr. Mike

Gennings, ’64 Mr. Edward George Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Giacomaro Mr. Lloyd Gill, ’66 Gillam Farms Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams,

’61, and Mr. Caral Williams Gillihan’s Body Shop, Inc. Mrs. Tammy (Friel) Gillmore, ’89, and

Mr. John Gillmore Mrs. Missy (Speer) Gipson, ’99, and

Mr. Chase Gipson, ’96 Mrs. Leslie (Bragg) Gitz, ’05, and

Dr. Bradley Gitz Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Glascock Mrs. Bonnie Glatzer and Mr. Harvey

Glatzer, ’67 Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin, ’84, and

Mr. Reid Glavin GlaxoSmithKline Foundation GlenMarc, Inc. Fall 2012

Ms. Mary Jane Gocio Mrs. Cheryl (Armstrong) Goetz, ’85, and

Mr. Roy Goetz, ’85 Mr. Heriberto Gonzalez Good Earth Pottery Mrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson, ’45 Ms. Anne Gossett Mr. and Mrs. Clay Gossett Mrs. Nadine (Sullinger) Grady, ’07, and

Mr. Christopher Grady Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Graham Mrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75 Ms. Gwendolyn Green, ’95 Mr. Ramon Green Mr. and Mrs. Darin Gregory Mr. Justin Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Gribin Mrs. Jennifer (Presley) Griffin, ’96, and

Dr. Bradley Griffin Dr. and Mrs. John Griffith Mrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham, ’76, and

Mr. Nick Grisham Mr. Tyler Grisham, ’92 Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman, ’67 Mrs. Ann Hale and the Reverend Peter

Hale, ’61 Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall, ’48 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Hall Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hall Ms. Trudy Hall Mrs. Beth (Zehms) Hallowell, ’92, and

Mr. Mark Hallowell Mr. James Hamilton, ’80 Mrs. Mary Sue Hamilton Mr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr., ’70 Hampton Inn & Suites, Little Rock— Downtown Mrs. Missy Hancock and the Reverend

Steve Hancock Mrs. Erica and Mr. Joshua Hanson, ’99 Mrs. Vikita Hardwrick and Mr. Samuel

Hardwrick Jr., ’79 Hardy’s Spring River Lodge Mrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable

John Harkey, ’57 Dr. Kristi (Thompson) Harris, ’97, and

Mr. Rodney Harris Ms. Sharon Harris Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartwell Ms. Sarah Harvey, ’06 Mrs. Haley (Skinner) Hawkins, ’07, and

Mr. Curt Hawkins, ’06 Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes Mr. Scott Hayes, ’96

Mrs. Polly Sue (Ross) Hayes, ’66, and

Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr., ’67 Ms. Anita Helms Mr. Johnny Henderson, ’73 Mr. Larry Henderson Mrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix, ’65, and

Mr. Allen Hendrix Mr. and Mrs. Morrie Henjum Mrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley, ’60 Mrs. Krystle (Perkins) Henry, ’03, and

CW3 Joseph Henry Ms. Virginia (Southerland) Henry, ’52 Heritage House Mrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess, ’61, and

Dr. Robert Hess, ’60 Mr. Don Heuer, ’50 Heuer’s Family Shoes Dr. Stephen Hicks Highland Twin Cinema Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller,

’60, and Dr. Norman Miller Mrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill, ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Hill Ms. Whitney Hill, ’12 Mrs. Kimberly Hinds-Brush and

Mr. Randy Brush Mr. Tracy Hissong, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Holland Mr. and Mrs. Randy Holmes Mr. Justin Holt, ’05 Home Depot Mrs. Jennifer (Littrell) Hopper, ’97 Hot Springs Village Democratic Club Mr. and Mrs. Edward House Mr. and Mrs. Howard House House of Flowers & Gifts Mr. Kerr Houston Mr. Michael Houston Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Hoyt Ms. Renee Hubbard, ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Clay Huddleston Ms. Velva Huddleston Mrs. Elizabeth (Niemeyer) Hudgens, ’12,

and Mr. Tyler Hudgens, ’12 Mrs. Louisa Hudson and Mr. Ronnie

Hudson, ’85 Mrs. Erin (Patton) Hueter, ’03, and

Dr. Ryan Hueter, ’03 Mr. Alex Huffman, ’08 Mr. Scott Huffman, ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hunt Dr. Carrie (Boling) Hunter, ’97, and

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Mr. Mark Cartwright, ’03 Mr. Houston Case** Mr. Clarence Cash Jr., ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cash Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Castleman Ms. Katee Castleman, ’09 Cato’s Fashions Central Arkansas Rose Society Mr. and Mrs. Rick Cesarski Mr. David Chagnon Charles’ Lil Shop of Coffee Cherokee Village Suburban Golf Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cherry Chimney Rock Cattle Co. Dr. and Mrs. Roger Chisholm Mrs. Georgia Chism Mrs. Lonnie Chow and Dr. Chun-Wai

Chow, ’51 Ms. Julie Church, ’04 Churchman Building Center Mr. Elvis Clark, ’62 Dr. Michael Clark Ms. Jeanette Clarke Mrs. Brenda (Bearden) Clayton, ’90, and

Mr. James Clayton, ’94 Mrs. Joe Clement Jr. Mrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle Clements Mr. Flint Clouse, ’97 Mr. E. L. Cochran Jr. Mrs. Lucille Cochran Mr. and Mrs. James Coe Mr. Robert Coe Mr. and Mrs. Jared Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Mick Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Coleman Ms. Peggy Coleman Coleman Heat Treating Inc. Colton’s Steak House & Grill Comfort Suites Mrs. Georganne (Frazier) Cornish, ’04,

and Mr. Ian Cornish Commercial Builders Mr. and Mrs. Andres Contreras Ms. Marjorie Cook Mr. Robert Cook Mrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop, ’71, and

Mr. William Coop, ’56 Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper, ’77, and

Mr. Paul Cooper Ms. Heather Copeland, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cornelison Dr. Michael Counts Courtyard by Marriott: Little Rock Downtown HR 6

Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cousins Cowboy’s Barbecue Mr. and Mrs. Lelan Cox Mr. Gerald Crawford Mrs. Terri (Pellow) Crawford, ’91, and

Mr. Gene Crawford II, ’85 Ms. Valerie Crawford Mrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton, ’80 Mr. Brad Crockett Mrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow, ’56, and

Mr. Leon Crow Mr. Jack Crump, ’63 Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry Cuccia, ’62 Ms. Betty Culver Cutter’s Corner Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dailey Daily Grind Ms. Jennifer Daniel Darling’s Fine Things Darrell’s Foreign Car Repair Mr. James Davenport, ’04 Dr. Andy Davidson Mrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord

Davidson, ’95 Ms. Diane Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis Mr. and Mrs. Duane Davis Mr. Richard Davis, ’68 Mr. Steve Davison Mrs. Monica (Day) Didion, ’11 Daylight Donuts Dr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell, ’57 Mr. Judson Deere, ’10 Mr. Ronald DeFries Mr. and Mrs. Gray Dellinger Mrs. Ashley Dellinger and Mr. Matthew

Dellinger, ’95 Mr. and Mrs. John Dempsey Ms. Sharon Desjardins Ms. Rhonda Didion-Jurgens Mr. Andrew Dixon, ’03 Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins, ’60, and

Mr. John Dobbins Mr. and Mrs. Terry Domm Ms. Sarah Donaghy, ’99 Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom, ’52, and the

Reverend Robert Doom, ’52 Downhome Country Kitchen Mrs. Michelle Downing and Mr. Rodney

Downing, ’95 Ms. K. Burnette Doyle Mr. Danny Dozier Mrs. Vonda (Wright) Dozier, ’92, and

Mr. Tony Dozier

Dream House Mrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill, ’56, and

Mr. Glen Driskill Mr. Nathaniel Duncan, ’10 Mrs. Taryn (Hill) Duncan, ’91, and

Mr. Tommy Duncan Mr. Logan Dungan, ’93 Mrs. Dedra (Rutledge) DuPree, ’81, and

Mr. Joe DuPree Mrs. Elaine (Adams) Dupree, ’86, and

Mr. Robert Dupree Duty and Duty Ms. Daisy Dyer, ’97 Mrs. Laura Earley and Mr. Jason Earley, ’99 Mr. Eddie Edmonson Edwin Watts Golf Dr. Thomas Ekman, ’78 El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Elizabeth’s Restaurant Mrs. Belva Elliott Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis II Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Ellis The Honorable and Mrs. Rick Elumbaugh Mr. Jason Ennis, ’99 Mrs. Oana Ennis and Mr. Michael Ennis, ’02 Equipment Haulers, Inc. Mr. Raymond Erby Ms. Emily Erstine, ’00 Mrs. Marie (Carpenter) Erwin, ’42 Mrs. Brenda Estes and Mr. Lowell

Estes Jr., ’71 Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Evans Dr Suzanne Evans and Dr. Brian Evans, ’97 Mr. John Evans Dr. Gloria Everson Mr. Donald Farrar Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fast Mr. Stanley Fast, ’50, and the late Martha

Fast, ’47 Mr. Scott Faulkner, ’89 Feathers & Gunpowder Mrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig, ’70, and

Mr. Frederick Fennig, ’69 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Fesmire Mr. Jimmie Fields, ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Finch Mr. Ollie Fincham Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Fincham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald Mr. Kevin Flinn, ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Flowers Ms. Nicole Floyd Mrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd, ’60, and

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the Episcopal Church of Atlanta. After that, he was sent to the School of Theology at Sewanee: The University of the South, where he received a diploma in Anglican Studies. “I was Anglican!”

Higginbotham said.

Higginbotham was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church on June 29, 2008, and he began his first cure (spiritual charge) at St. Benedict’s parish in Smyrna, Georgia, where he is now entering his fifth year of ministry.

St. Benedict’s, a new church development when Higginbotham started working there, has grown from 150 parishioners to 820 under four years of Higginbotham’s guidance. Higginbotham said that he focuses on “ways to welcome newcomers and seekers into the tradition of the Episcopal Church, encouraging them to explore a life-long practice of their faith.” The ministry, according to Higginbotham, has a focus on spiritual formation, membership integration, and pastoral care.

“It is very enriching work,” Higginbotham said. He has increased his focus on becoming a contemplative leader during his time at St. Benedict’s, often asking himself, “what it means to integrate contemplative aspects of prayer and meditation into the ‘everyday’ life of parish ministry.”

Higginbotham has great appreciation for Buddhism, and he has spent his time at St. Benedict’s considering new spaces for interfaith dialogue as well as exploring “the richness” he finds in grounding his leadership in the practice of prayer and discernment.

(Stiles), ’02, who teaches fourth grade at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, at Lyon College. The two became good friends, and today they have been married for over nine years. “My life is very focused on being a father, husband, and priest,” Higginbotham said, noting that he strives to lead a very balanced life.

With his demands at St. Benedict’s and other spiritual endeavors, Higginbotham treasures the time he spends with his family. He finds himself drawn away for feast days or meetings. “We hold our Saturdays sacrosanct,” he said.

Along with his responsibilities at St. Benedict’s, Higginbotham has developed the Obedire Project, which is a “contemplatively oriented curriculum that encourages the life-long practice of faith.”

When he looks back on his time at Lyon, Higginbotham recalls being told of the difference between “learning about something” and “learning how to think,” which he believes a liberal arts college fosters. “Lyon helped teach me how to think, how to be aware, how to analyze,” Higginbotham said, “I learned to study the genome of goldfish, isolating specific growth hormones. But I also learned how to become disciplined in my own studies.”

Through the project, Higginbotham hopes to promote listening within his parish. “It really is amazing what happens when we listen to people instead of telling them what we think they should know about being a member of the church,” Higginbotham noted.

He also noted that despite his science major, he filled in his schedule with classes he wanted to explore, such as religion and philosophy classes. “At this point in my life, I think God was winking at me,” Higginbotham said.

He also chairs the Commission on Spiritual Growth in the Diocese of Atlanta, where he works with a team of clergy and lay people who offer retreats and workshops throughout the diocese.

He views his degree in “the study of life” as a second sphere that allows him to appreciate the complexity of life. From his time at Lyon, Higginbotham has come to the conclusion that college students should be mindful of their extracurricular activities and the classes they take for the sake of taking them.

Spiritual leadership aside, Higginbotham dedicates much of his time to his family—wife Lisa, and daughter Evelyn Clare, 51/2. Higginbotham met Lisa Fall 2012

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Ms. Mauzel Beal Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Beard Mrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard, ’81, and

Mr. Wayne Beard Jr. Dr. John Bearden, ’49 Dr. Verona Brown and Mr. Gary Bebow Dr. Floyd Beckford Mrs. Holly (Collins) Beckwith, ’05, and

Mr. Clay Beckwith Mr. Brent Bell The Reverend Anna Bell and the

Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Belvin Mr. Blake Belvin, ’12 Ben Brown, Inc. Ms. Kendrea Benjamin, ’00 Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett Dr. Robert Bennett Ms. Judith Benson, ’66 Dr. Bethani (Rydzewski) Bernaba, ’01,

and Mr. Bob Bernaba Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the

Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68 Mrs. Sue Berry and Dr. Clyde Berry, ’53 Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice, ’54 Biggers’ Bluff Bed and Breakfast Dr. and Mrs. John “Pat” Black Mr. and Mrs. Richard Black Ms. Judith Blackwell, ’05 Mrs. Emma Lea (Slaten) Blackwood, ’45 Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and

Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92 Mrs. Carol (Misner), ’74, and Dr. Veryl

Board, ’74 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boardman BodyFit Mrs. Sarah (Yeager) Boelhouwer, ’96, and

Mr. Eric Boelhouwer Mr. and Mrs. Lance Bogoslavsky Bo-Kay Florist & Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Larry Boling Mrs. Shannon (Alexander) Boling, ’07,

and Mr. John Boling, ’07 Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone, ’58 Mrs. Kelly (Schafer) Booy, ’01, and

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Anderson, ’69 Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson Mrs. Christina Andrews and Mr. James

Andrews, ’75 Ramp Up Anytime Fitness Arkansas Presbyterian Women Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Armenteros Mr. and Mrs. Blair Arnold Ash Flat Tire & Lube Mrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62 Mrs. LaGina (Swetnam) Austin, ’94, and

Dr. Brad Austin, ’94 Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin, ’62 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Austin Mrs. Timple Avant and Dr. Freddie

Avant, ’80 B. F. Smith & Son Saddlery 4 Mr. Frank Babb Bail Bond Financing, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bailey Mrs. Karen (Day) Bailey, ’85, and

Mr. Kenneth Bailey Ms. Jessica Baker, ’97 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Ms. Rosemary Baker Mr. and Mrs. William Bakewell Mrs.7Ann Balch and Dr. James Balch Jr., ’64 Mrs. Mary Ball, ’94, and Mr. Harold Ball Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Ballard Mrs. Andrea (Reeves) Baltes, ’93, and

Mr. Chris Baltes Ms. Teah Barham, ’12 Mrs. Joanna (Faith) Barker, ’94, and

Mr. Butch Barker Dr. Danielle (Temple) Barker, ’03, and

Mr. Brett Barker Mr. Thomas Barker Dr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow, ’63, and 5

Mr. Ralph Barlow Ms. Elaine Barlow Mr. Melvin Barnes Barr Memorial Presbyterian Chuch Mr. Sam Barrett Ms. Josephine (Wilson) Barry, ’74 Mrs. Zelpha Bates and Mr. John Bates, ’55 Batesville Therapy Clinic, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Richard Batey Mr. and Mrs. Jack Batson Mr. Joshua Baugh, ’01 Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Beach Club BBQ Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Beacham Mr. and Mrs. Verlan Beacham

Mrs. Amy (Huffman) Boyce, ’99, and

Mr. Jon Boyce Ms. Madeline Boyd, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Brackett Mrs. Mandy (Weaver) Bradford, ’97, and

Mr. Allen Bradford Mrs. Georganna Bradley and Mr. Edward

Bradley, ’72 Bradley S. Griffin, D.D.S. Brandon Qualls Insurance Agency Brenda’s Flowers and Gifts Ms. Jessica Brents, ’09 Mrs. Maxine Bridges and Mr. Marvin

Bridges, ’54 Mrs. Freda Briscoe, ’75 Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater, ’73 Mrs. Mandy Brock and Mr. Edward Brock, ’00 Mrs. Sandra Brock, ’82 Mrs. Tammy (Tate) Brock, ’94, and

Mr. Harold Brock Mrs. Armilda Brodie Mrs. Susan Brown and Mr. Ben Brown, ’76 Ms. Casey Brown, ’99 Mrs. Dorothy Brown Dr. Lawrence Brown Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Brown Mr. Robert Bruina, ’68 Bryant’s Pharmacy and Health Care Center Mrs. Melanie (Morrison) Buchanan, ’05,

and Mr. Matthew Buchanan, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Buckalew Mrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch, ’57 Mr. G. M. Burkland, ’73 Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks, ’53, and

Dr. Arvil Burks, ’53 Mrs. Anne Butcher, ’00, and Mr. Charles Butcher Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Butler Dr. Traci (Jenkins) Buxton, ’93 Mrs. Phylis Byrd, ’86, and Mr. James Byrd Mrs. Brenda Cable and Mr. Jeffery Cable, ’97 Mr. and Mrs. Randal Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. James Callahan Dr. and Mrs. Claud Cameron Mr. and Mrs. Michael Campbell Camp’s Medical Pharmacy, Inc. Ms. Mary Canady, ’65 Mr. Kenneth Cannady Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cannady Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Canole Mr. Philip Cargill, ’77 Carlee’s Crown Shop Carmike Cinemas, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Carter UP

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Mr. Bill Adair Adams & Cooper Plumbing Co., Inc. Advanced Tech Group, Inc. Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson, ’70,

and Mr. Michael Alberson Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alfano Cpt. Scott Alfano Ms. Jordan Aliviado, ’12 All Star Music Mrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee, ’52 Mr. Nathan Alloway Mrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred, ’49 Mr. A. P. Alpuerto Mr. and Mrs. John Alsup Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alt Mr. and Mrs. Russell Amos Amy Long Photography FEC

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Swank of Jonesboro, AR Mr. Clifford Tackett, ’60 Tate’s Bluff Presbyterian Church Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 The Capital Hotel Mrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault, ’66, and

Mr. Felix Thibault Village Shoe Shop Mr. Melvin Vines, ’64 Vines Cabinet Shop Mrs. Heidi (Helmke) Von Hoffmann, ’85,

and Mr. Christian Von Hoffmann Mrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and

Mr. Fred Wann, ’59 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weeks Mrs. Cheri (Engle) Weitkamp, ’92, and

Mr. Roger Weitkamp, ’91 Mr. Andrew West White River Diagnostic Clinic, P.L.C. 3 White River Distributors Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Ms. Frances Winfrey, ’12 Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the late

Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62 Woodlands Presbyterian Church WRD Entertainment Inc. Wright County Land Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Carter Yeatman FEC

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late William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63,

and Mr. Kuno Juergenson Mrs. Bettye Kerns and Mr. Arthur Kerns, ’72 Killer Kallz Dr. Charles Kimball II King Rhodes Rentals Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Koelemay Mrs. Judy Ann Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lancaster Law Office of James A. Holmes, PC Ms. Margaret LeJeune Mrs. Gretchen Logan Dr. and Mrs. Darrell Loyless Mr. and Mrs. James 2 Matheney Jr. Mr. Benjamin Matheny, ’03 Matthews Dental Clinic McElmurry Realtors Mr. Scott Mcleod Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dirksen Mrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum, ’66 Mr. Vincent Moore, ’09 Ms. Patti Moyers Mrs. Karen Myers 1 ’59 Mrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, Photography by Robert O. Seat Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pierce Presbyterian Women of Batesville, AR Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Rebel River Adventures Ms. Louetta Riley, ’77 Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Inc. Dr. Helen Robbins Mrs. Rosemary Robertson and

Mr. Lavaughn Robertson, ’64 Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers,

’57, and Mr. Lloyd Rodgers Mr. James “G. G.” Rutherford Jr., ’42 Mrs. Claire Sale, ’96 Mrs. Sunny Schellinger-Krowski, ’88, and

Mr. Bradley Krowski Dr. Donna Shaw and Dr. Roger Shaw Mr. and Mrs. David Shedd Ms. Loretta Shell J. T. Skinner, Attorney at Law Ms. Kitty Sloan Mrs. Laura Stewart and the Reverend

Stewart Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Spiteri Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96,

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Bad Boy, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Barbara Jean Ltd. Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and

Mr. Dean Barron Mrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham, ’67 Batesville Surgery & CT Imaging Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and

Mr. Michael Beary, ’79 Dr. Martha Beck Ms. Connie Boyster Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum, ’82 Mr. Russell Branscum, ’77 Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bube Mr. Marion Burton Mrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell, ’75,

and Mr. David Campbell, ’75 Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and

Mr. Steve Case Mr. Michael Cline Mr. Chris Colbath Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Cooke Cosmetic Surgery Center Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Mrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig, ’49, and

Dr. Robert Craig, ’45 Ms. Kimberly Crosby, ’92 Crown Point Resort Dr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena Czerwinska DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Little Rock Mr. and Mrs. John Durant Ms. Adele Fendley Ferneau Mr. Jason Finney, ’92 Flowers Baking Company Mr. Thurman Ford Jr., ’56 Dr. and Mrs. Kurt Grafton Mrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin, ’03, and

Dr. Rodney Griffin, ’96 Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley, ’52 Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden, ’47, and

Mr. Donald Hedden, ’50 Ms. Jill Hedler, ’12 Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard, ’64, and

Mr. Edward Hibbard, ’62 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78 Highland Family Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hinton Ms. Jessie Hurt, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hyatt J. T. Skinner, Attorney at Law Jamestown Investment, Inc. Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLC

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Simpson III, ’01 Mrs. Betty Sloan Dr. and Mrs. John Sloan Sloan Farms Inc. Mrs. Lesley Smith and Dr. Shane Smith, ’93 Ms. Sarah Smither Sonic Building Partnership Mrs. Hope Spragins Dr. and Mrs. John Spragins Stanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC

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Jeep Ram Mrs. Anne Stewart Mr. Marshall Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strack Mrs. Margaret Sturch The Crow Foundation 3 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Townsley Dr. and Mrs. Bill Tranum Travelers Community Connections Ms. Malinda Tulloh Verizon Foundation Dr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker, ’00, and

Dr. Robin Walker Mrs. Janis Walmsley and Mr. Bill

Walmsley, ’63 Walmsley Law Firm Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann, ’73, and

Mr. Garry Wann, ’66 Dr. Michelle Warden and Mr. Kirk Warden Dr. and Mrs. Dan West White River Health System, Inc. White River Petroleum Co., Inc. Col. and Mrs. Richard Wilhelm Dr. Virginia Wray Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery)5Yeager, ’67, and

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Mr. Charles Barnett Mr. Jack Biderman, ’78 BMR Transport, Inc. Mrs. Sara Boone and Mr. Nevil Boone, ’63 BSN Sports Mr. Todd Budy Dr. Robert Cashner, ’65 Cave City Pharmacy Clan Wallace Society World Wide Mrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80 Cottonwood Medical, Inc. Cutco Corporation Ms. Mary Day Mrs. Alberta Ericson and Master Chief

Edward Ericson, ’89 First Presbyterian Church of Camden, AR First Presbyterian Church of Newport, AR First Presbyterian Church of Van Buren, AR Galyean, LP Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass, ’82, and

Mr. James Gass, ’84 Ms. Kerri Glaude Mr. and Mrs. Gary Goforth Ms. Diana (Wilson) Gray, ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderman Ms. Frances Hendricks Ms. Olivia Hicks Mrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks, ’50, and the

Reverend Roy Hicks, ’50 Highrock Farms, Inc. Independence County Off-Road Kallsnick, Inc. Ms. Stephanie Keith, ’90 4 Hot Springs Village, AR Kirk in the Pines, Mrs. Frances Moore-Kyle and Mr. Stuart Kyle L. D. GAL, Inc. Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen, ’76, and

Mr. Ronald Lewallen, ’74 Dr. and Mrs. Tim Lindblom Love Law Firm, P.C. Ms. Judy Loving Mrs. Linda Magouyrk and Mr. David

Magouyrk, ’74 Mr. Joshua Manning, ’06 Med Aesthetics Natalie’s Mr. Gaston Orahood, ’13 Peggy Ann Prints and Custom Frames 9 Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe

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Mr. Ferry Richards Mr. and Mrs. Biff Rogers Mrs. Annette Rollins and Dr. Jim Rollins, ’69 Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60 Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schwarzkopf Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seasholtz Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock Ms. Patricia Seibert, ’83 Mrs. Sara (Bork) Sergent, ’03 Mr. Billy Sexton Mr. Jeff Showalter Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skinner Spring River Presbyterian Church Stephens, Inc. Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens, ’56, and

Mr. Calvin Stevens Ms. Kimberly Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Doug Strickel Mrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford, ’59, and

Mr. Byron Swafford Sr., ’61 Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor, ’46 Mr. Donald Taylor, ’01 Mrs. Lisa Taylor and Mr. Stan Taylor, ’73 Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg

Tebbetts, ’96 Dr. Jason Timmons, ’96 Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and

Mr. Lawrence Trussell Mrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner, ’64, and

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Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Allen Mrs. Edie Allen and Mr. Kenny Allen, ’70 Arkansas Hoops, Inc. AT&T Mr. T. Maxfield Bahner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. Marlon Banks, ’03 Dr. and Mrs. Seth Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Barnett Jr. Mr. James Barnett, ’47 Dr. Amber (Cooper) Bazler, ’04, and

Mr. Thiago Bazler, ’05 Dr. and Mrs. David Bell Dr. William Beller, ’63 Beller Dental Clinic Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and

Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62 Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and

Mr. David Blair Mrs. Liz Branch and the Reverend

Dr. William Branch Jr. Dr. Benjamin Bridges, ’97 Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown Mr. and Mrs. James P. Buchanan Dr. William Bulkley Adm. Robert Carius Dr. Djuana (Mason) Cartillar, ’89, and

Mr. James Cartillar Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cheatham Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cole Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course Dr. Vicky (Scritchfield) Crittenden, ’78,

and Mr. William Crittenden Mrs. Gretchen Crow Custom Printing Co., Inc. Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist, ’83, and

Mr. Eric Dahlquist, ’92 Mrs. Dana Daniel and Mr. Scott Daniel, ’92 Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Drilling Dunvegan Foundation of Clan MacLeod

Society USA Mr. and Mrs. Davis Duty East Harding, Inc. Econo-Mart Pharmacy Edward Jones Entergy Corporation Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47

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Mr. Mark Light, ’92 Mrs. Polly Livingston Lucas, Merriott & Associates, Inc. Luther King Capital Management Mr. Van Manning Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Mr. and Mrs. Tibor Mazar Dr. James McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Max McElmurry Mr. Thomas McGill Medical Park Orthopaedic Clinic Dr. and Mrs. Clinton Melton Dr. Scott Merrell, ’92 Midwest Lime Company Mrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery, ’51 Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54 Mrs. Mary Mosley MPE Consulting Engineers, Inc. Dr. Frances Ketz and Dr. Patrick Mulick Mrs. Laurie Osborne and Mr. Bobby

Osborne, ’65 Osborne Leasing, Inc. P.E., Inc. Mrs. Laura Parks Mrs. Carolyn (Yeager) Peiserich, ’95, and

Mr. John Peiserich, ’95 Pleth, LLC Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista Presbytery of Arkansas Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and 6

Mr. Alan Queen Mrs. Karen7Rayburn and Mr. Len Rayburn, ’91 Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed, ’48, and

Dr. Stanley Reed Mr. Dwayne Reliford, ’94 Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey, ’64, and

Mr. John Richey Dr. Wanda (Allender) Rider, ’54 Roark-Perkins-Perry-Yelvington, P.A. Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson, ’59 Mrs. Alma Rogers and Mr. Donald

Rogers, ’88 Mrs. Haley Rugger and Mr. Joseph

Rugger, ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell Mr. and Mrs. James “Shep” Russell III Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford, ’80,

and Mr. Bruce Rutherford, ’77 Mr. and Mrs. James Rutherford III Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rutledge The Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Sale Scoutware Mrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell, ’59, and

Mr. Jimmy Shirrell, ’58

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Mrs. Lois Ferguson First Presbyterian Church of Batesville, AR First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro, TX Mr. John Forkner, ’89 Dr. Deborah Fulbright, ’75 FutureFuel Chemical Company Mr. Richard Galbraith, ’65, and the late

Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith, ’65 Gordon and Shirley Garlington Mrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace, ’58, and

Mr. Preston Grace Jr., ’60 Greenway Dr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend

Brien Hall, ’92 Ms. Gretchen Hall, ’01 Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton, ’96, 1 Hamilton, ’94

and Mr. Kevin Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance, ’52 Mr. Jeffrey Hardin Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey, ’71, and

Mr. Jon Healey Mr. and Mrs. David Heringer Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hicks Jr. Dr. Doin Hicks, ’53 Mr. and Mrs. David Hidy Dr. Charles Hoke Hoke Limited Partnership Dr. and Mrs. Paul Holifield Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00 Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg, ’73,

and Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr., ’72 Mrs. Kay Holmes and the Honorable Paul

“P. K.” Holmes III Mrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes, ’60, and

Mr. Bill Hughes, ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Brice Jackson Ms. Judy Jeffery, ’69 Dr. and Mrs. Jay Jeffrey Mrs. Kristie (Gay) Jenkins, ’92, and

Mr. Kevin Jenkins, ’86 Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnston Dr. Leticia (Wright) Jones, ’01, and

Mr. David Jones, ’99 Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman, ’53 Mrs. Starr (Belleville) Kent, ’88, and

Mr. Johnny Kent, ’64 Kent’s Firestone Service Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ketz Jr. Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall, ’54,

and Mr. Louis Kuykendall LaCroix Optical Co. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lea Ms. Kristen Light

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THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS LYON IS PLEASED to pay tribute to the many donors who gave to the College during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012. Their generous gifts, both large and small, continue to help fulfill the promise of this institution.

The Lyon College administration has made every effort to recognize all of the College’s generous supporters. If your name has been omitted or spelled incorrectly, please accept our apologies and bring the error to our attention so that we may correct our records.

Jordan (left) and Robert Hall

LYON HEARTS

ENGLISHMEN BECOME SCOTS AT LYON COLLEGE // by John Krueger, Sports Information Director

ROBERT AND JORDAN HALL admit they are as competitive as two people can be when playing soccer— typical for brothers. They hope that competitiveness will help them reach the professional level as they push each other to excel.

in 2009 after failing to obtain a professional soccer contract in his homeland. In his last three seasons, he’s helped the Scots to a combined 30-19-5 record (.612), scoring 17 goals and adding six assists, despite usually playing in the defensive backfield.

Despite their increased drive when they’re on the field with the other, the brothers didn’t officially compete together until they left their home in Hull, England, and crossed the Atlantic to play for the Lyon College Scots.

“I played club ball for the Doncaster Rovers in England for two years,” Robert said. “I tried to get a professional contract, but nothing happened. But there was this guy that was linked with America and getting guys over here. That’s when I joined up with an agency and got a scholarship offer here at Lyon. I had a few schools to choose from, but Lyon was like a small community, and that was more like a family

ROBERT IS A SENIOR, set to graduate with a degree in psychology in May. He came to the United States 20

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The Lyon Hearts group comprises individuals and organizations who contribute $25,000 or more annually to Lyon College.

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and Universities Mrs. John Blyth Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Dr. Charles Fallis, ’49 W. P. Florence Estate** Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38 Ruth V. Horne Living Trust** Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Life Plus Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr. Andrew Nelson Estate** Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nichols Mrs. Mary Lou Oliver Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49 R. E. Lee Wilson Trust Foundation Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and

Educational Trust Kathryn and Stephen Harrow Smith Estate** Norris C. Taylor Estate** The Freeman Foundation Mr. John Trimble Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Susie Welch Estate** Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whiteside III Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Mr. Perry Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Robert Young III Fall 2012

THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE

The Founders Circle comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $10,000 to $24,999 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Gail Bellingrath and Mr. Mac

Bellingrath III, ’75 Bellingrath Investments Limited Partnership Mrs. Penny Churchill and Dr. David

Churchill, ’81 Citizens Bank of Batesville Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cooke First Community Bank of Batesville Fred T. Griffin Estate** Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57 Liberty Bank of Arkansas Ms. Margaret Martin Mrs. Kathleen Parnell and Mr. Albert

Parnell, ’65 Mrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath Pugh Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stephenson Dr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts

THE TARTAN SOCIETY

The Tartan Society comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $5,000 to $9,999 annually to Lyon College.

Arkansas Community Foundation Mrs. Kay Arnold Mr. Don Bedell Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bell Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell

Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and

Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72 Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch, ’62, and

Mr. James Crouch Mrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert

Forrest, ’97 Mr. James Gilliam Jr., ’95 Mrs. Judy Hance and Mr. Eric Hance, ’78 Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and

Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62 Mrs. Sarah “Cricket” Oquist, ’93, and

Dr. Rodney McFadden Mr. Mark Nichols REB Farms, LLC Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64,

and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson III Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc. Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Mrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John, ’67,

and Mr. James St. John Ms. Anne (Maxfield) Strahl Mr. Stephen Williams, ’82 Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

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IN MEMORIAM their son, Brady Douglas Watkins of Shawnee, Kansas. A 1954 graduate of North Little Rock High School, Mrs. Ellebracht earned a B.A. degree from Arkansas College in 1958.

She took additional classes at the University of Arkansas.

She received an M.A. in Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers (Nashville) now Vanderbilt University. During the 1958-1959 school year, she taught English and World History and served as school librarian at Sulphur Rock. From 1960-1967, she was assistant librarian at Arkansas State University. She was employed as Reference Librarian at Truman State University from 1967 until she retired in 1997, where she also taught classes in library science. In Kirksville, Mrs. Ellebracht served terms on the boards of YMCA and Twin Pines Adult Care Center. She was president of Red Barn Community Arts League for two years and president of Quota International.

SHIRLEY C. MCCALEB, ’58, age 76, of Batesville died Jan. 4, 2012. Survivors: son, Joseph McCaleb; daughter, Laura Hudson; sister, Joanne Platt; brother, Charles Reaves.

GEORGE ANN (ROBINSON) SIMS, ’62, age 75, of Batesville, died on May 23, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.

She was born March 4, 1937, in Batesville to George Henry and Ann Pelly Robinson. George Ann graduated from Batesville High School and continued her studies at Ouachita Baptist University and Arkansas State University. A lifelong Batesville resident, she was a member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was an active member of PEO and led a Bible study group for many years. Her daughter, Georgette King Sims of Little Rock, and her son, Noel Robinson Sims of Batesville, survive her.

Her husband, Noel “Curley” King Sims, preceded her in death. George Ann was a homemaker, a passionate advocate for animals, a genealogy buff and an avid Anglophile.

PEGGYE IMOGENE (TOLBERT) WINNINGHAM, ’62, died April 29, 2012, in Conway. She was born Jan. 15, 1942, at Hoxie. The family moved to Jonesboro in 1947. When Peggye was beginning the seventh grade, she was tested and scored so high that she was immediately moved up to grade nine.

She graduated from Valley View High School and entered Arkansas College at age 16. At Arkansas College, she met Doyce Stanton Winningham, and they married August 13, 1960, and moved to Greenbrier where Doyce had been hired as the junior high basketball coach. Peggye completed her bachelor’s degree in Conway at what is now the University of Central Arkansas in 1962 and began her teaching career at Greenbrier. Peggye went on to earn three master’s degrees in the fields of English, history, and counseling as 32

and where I wanted to be. I didn’t want to go to a big college and graduate with people that I had never met in four years of school.”

well as certification in Gifted and Talented Programs. She established the Gifted and Talented programs in the Morrilton school system where she was counselor for six years.

Doyce and Peggye retired and bought a large farm west of Center Ridge where they were recognized more than once as “Farm Family of the Year.” She is survived by two sons, Denny Lee and wife Rebecca of King George, Virginia, and Joe Don Winningham and wife Caroline of Conway, and five grandchildren.

JAMES “JERRY” F. HITCHING, ’67, age 66, of Marietta, Georgia, died March 23, 2011. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Hitching was employed by Hardee’s Food Systems as a franchise service consultant. He served our country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam era obtaining the rank of sergeant. Mr. Hitching was assigned to the Third Armor Division in Germany. He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders and while in Chattanooga he volunteered with the Salvation Army and Junior Achievement. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hitching of Marietta; daughters, Julie Beith of Marietta and Cheri Hitching of Lithia Springs; three grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Andrews of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

CONNIE (BILBREY) MATTHEWS, ’91, age 61, of Bethesda, died March 17, 2012, at her home. Born October 2, 1950 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lester Bilbrey and Dottie (Runsick) Bilbrey. She graduated from Clover Bend High School and then went to Arkansas College where she received her bachelor’s degree. She received her master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She was a retired school teacher who taught third grade for 20 years. She was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Danny Matthews of Bethesda; one son, Keith Matthews and his wife, Lesley, of Batesville; two grandchildren: Eli Matthews and Claire Matthews; two brothers: Sonny and Gary Bilbrey of Walnut Ridge; three sisters: Kathryn Doyle, Barbara Gaither, and Rosene Bilbrey, all of Jonesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

BILLY DAN GALLAGHER, age 66, of Batesville died Jan. 15, 2012. He was born at Black Rock to John William and Mary Elizabeth Long Gallagher. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Gallagher; sons, Keith Gallagher, Chris Gallagher, and Brian Scott Gallagher; one brother; four sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He retired from ConAgra Foods in Batesville after 43 years of service. He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church near Bethesda.

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The 21-year old said he had never heard of Lyon before he was told about the option to attend. But despite what he calls a tough first year and a 10-6-1 season record, he knew right away that Lyon was the place for him.

“After the first year, I won’t lie, I wanted to leave after the tough season we had. But . . . the people that are around here, it’s just like family, and I couldn’t leave this place. It was very special right away. All the lads were one big group and all hang out together and support each other. Everybody here at Lyon wants to get to know you, especially if you’re an international [student]. So that side of it was big for me, and that’s why I wanted to stay here. And I’m really glad I did.”

MEANWHILE, BACK IN ENGLAND, Jordan, three years the younger, had professional aspirations of his own and was also playing club ball, hoping to earn a pro contract.

“I spoke to my parents at least twice a week on Skype,” Robert explained. “Jordy [Jordan] was doing his thing and I would ‘see’ him on the weekends when he got back. I would ask him how he was doing and push him on to make sure he was doing his stuff and keep working toward possibly getting a professional contract there.”

When Jordan didn’t ink a professional pact, he had a backup plan to join his brother in America. He said he was planning on making the move to the U.S. regardless of Robert because of the opportunity to play collegiate and, hopefully, professional soccer if he didn’t sign with a pro team in England.

“I had visited America . . . for a month with my parents when Robert went to California to play [in the Professional Development League] with California Seahorses last summer,” Jordan said. “I went over to see him and knew I wanted to come back.”

JORDAN ADMITS THERE IS A FIERCE COMPETITION between the brothers, but Robert said it’s a very healthy relationship, and they’re glad to be finally playing together for the Scots.

“We’ve always been competitive since I was this high,” Jordan said, holding his hand near his waist.

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has a wiser head, and he does a good job of calming things down for me.

“But I’m still teaching him some things from England, because he’s come over here and lost his physical edge of the game. I know he doesn’t want to get a lot of fouls and free kicks, but I’m trying to bring his physical things back to him, things he showed in our last exhibition against Hendrix.

“At first I was getting a little frustrated with [Robert] during games because I know how good he is. And sometimes he lets himself down, and I find myself getting frustrated at him, and he’ll do the same to me. So after the game we tell each other what we think of each other, like if we think the other is too slow to the ball or we’re not seeing [the ball] quick enough. And then the next training session we’re taking that and getting better.

“I think it’s benefitting both of us because we both have the same passion for the game.”

“I’ve never played properly with [Jordan] before,” Robert said. “I don’t know if it’s a big brother thing, but I’ll always watch to make sure he’s doing his stuff properly. I’ll get on his back. I don’t feel like I’m just playing my game any more, I’m also watching his.

“You always look out for your teammates, but when it’s your brother, it’s completely something else.”

THE BROTHERS NOTED the variations in soccer between England and America.

“The major difference in the game is the physical side of it,” Jordan said. “In England it’s much rougher and quicker. When you’re on the ball, you get pressure no matter where you are on the pitch. In America, the game is a lot more technical. Here there’s a free kick almost every time there’s physical contact, but in England you can get away with it a lot.”

Jordan said that he and his brother have brought a lot of skills to America that will help them.

“The main thing I learned in England was the defensive shape. In England it’s all about the shape from the back [of the defense]. Defending is more important than anything else. So we always had good team shape more than anything else.”

IT WAS THEIR FATHER’S WISH, the brothers said, that they come to America and take advantage of the opportunity he had once had. Jordan explained that 21

LYON SELECTS FIVE FOR 2012 HALL OF FAME CLASS Annual banquet set for November 17 in Edwards Commons

LYON COLLEGE has selected the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012. This year’s honorees are David Brogdon, ’93; Ted Box, ’71; Brian Krug, ’98; and Linda Ramsey, ’86; along with Service Award winner John Bennett.

The Hall of Fame celebration will take place on Saturday, November 17, in Edwards Commons.The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30, followed by the induction ceremony and banquet at 6:30. A silent auction will be held throughout the event.

TED BOX, ’71 While attending Arkansas College, Box lettered in both basketball and baseball for three consecutive years. After graduating, he used his education to vault himself into a productive teaching and coaching career.

Box has coached for 35 years at four different high schools, earning Conference Coach of the Year more than six times. He was also named All-Star Coach three times.

Box started his coaching career at Greenway High School, where he worked from 1971-75 as head of

the boys basketball and baseball programs. He led GHS to a second-place finish in the county tournament in 1975-76 and a fourth-place finish in the district’s 16-team tourney, posting a 20-14 record.

In 1976, Box took a position at Oak Grove High School in Paragould, where he went on to win conference championships at several invitational tournaments in both junior and senior high levels. The Oak Grove team was conference champs in 1980-81 with a 30-7 mark.

Box moved to Piggott High School in 1981, once again coaching basketball and baseball. PHS won the county championship in 1983, and Box led a team to a District Tournament championship, advancing to the state tournament. He also led a pair of baseball squads to the state playoffs.

In 1990, Box returned to Batesville, where he coached at Batesville High School until 2006. At BHS, he led the boys basketball program for 16 seasons, was the assistant baseball coach for eight years, and was the girls fast-pitch softball coach for seven years. He led the high school basketball team to 11 state playoffs and, in 1994, the state semifinals. His

ENGLISHMEN BECOME SCOTS (CONT.) their father had been given the option to come to the United States when he was a young man, but hadn’t been able to afford the move. Years later, he had the chance to come to the States and coach American soccer, but by then he had a wife and a family, and once again missed the opportunity.

“It’s a big risk, in a way, for my parents, because they have to pay out a lot of money to get us over here,” Robert admitted. “But we’re really blessed to have the parents we have, and they have always supported us for the hard work we’ve put in. We have a lot of support behind us, which is a huge help.”

THE 2012 SEASON at Lyon College didn’t start smoothly. Former coach Mitch McKay accepted another coaching position just prior to the Scots’ fall training camp. But with nine seniors and new 22

coach Michael Brookshire (formerly of Hannibal-LaGrange University), Robert said the change has gone well.

“The training sessions we’ve had since [Brookshire] got here were short, fast, and intense, just as I like,” Robert said. “I guess in a way it was a good thing, because we’re all in the same boat. I knew Jordy would be a big addition to our team, and I hoped Michael would be open to that, and he has been.”

Both Hall brothers now have aspirations of playing professional soccer in America, and this season could be a huge step toward making that dream come true. The brothers are excited about being together, joining their family with their new Lyon family, and making huge strides in their careers. Lyon College, they say, is the perfect place for them to be.

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She was born June 27, 1933, at Mountain View in the Richwoods community to Alva and Dorris (Tuttle) Martin.

She worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse for many years.

She was a member of the Mountain View General Baptist Church. Survivors are her son, Roger Ivy and wife Connie of Marcella; sisters Nola Pyle of Noblesville, Indiana; Vada Thompson of Locust Grove; Lola Solida of Bradford; Atha Grooms of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; brothers Alton Martin of Southside; Lonnie Martin of Anderson, Indiana; Doug Martin of Kokomo, Indiana; two grandchildren, Thomas Ivy and wife Andrea, and Sarah Cox and husband Will; and five great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Ivy, and son, Michael Ivy. BRIG. GEN. OLIVER WILLIAM “DUB” MYERS, ’52, former commander of the 39th Infantry Brigade of the Arkansas Army National Guard, died July 5, 2012 at age 82. Gen. Myers died at his home in Jacksonville with his wife of nearly 60 years, Billie Ann, by his side. Myers was born June 15, 1930 in Forrest City to Oliver C. and Gertie Riggs Myers. He graduated from Forrest City High School and received a Bachelor of Arts from Arkansas College (now Lyon College). In the fall of 1947, Myers enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. It was the beginning of a military career that, with only a brief interruption, would continue for 40 years. Myers enlisted in Battery B, 445th Field Artillery Battalion in September 1947. In February 1953, he was ordered to extended active duty and served in Korea with Battery C, 555th Field Artillery Battalion from July 1953 to November 1954. Upon release from active duty, he was reassigned to the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was federally appointed and recognized as a Brigadier General on August 5, 1982, and designated a STARC Commander of the State Area Command on July 23, 1984. Myers proudly appointed the first African American officer to a command leadership position in the Arkansas National Guard, and he was the first to recommend a female officer for command of a company. After his retirement from the National Guard in 1987, Gen. Myers worked as community relations manager for Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville.

Throughout his life, he was involved in service to his country and his community in many roles. He received numerous military and civilian awards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann (Dewey) Mishler of Maumelle and Olivia Myers Farrell of Little Rock; grandchildren, Grant (Rebekah) Martin of Maumelle, Andrea (Sam) Dickey of Paragould, Max Farrell of Des Moines, Iowa, and Zoe Farrell of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Luke Martin and Ella Dickey; two sisters, Alma Fall 2012

(Chas) Geiger and Barbara (I.B.) Stewart; brotherin-law Maj. Gen. (ret.) William (Gayle) Page and sister-in-law, Barbara Moore and a host of nieces and nephews.

FRANK H. SHELL, ’54, age 78, died March 19, 2012, in Batesville. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; sons, Jay and Joe Shell; daughters, Sarah Teague and Susan Allison; stepson, Sam Caery; and 16 grandchildren.

Mr. Shell was born July 6, 1933, in Sage. Shell was a natural athlete and earned scholarships in baseball and basketball at Arkansas College (now Lyon) and the former Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). He played on pennant-winning minor league teams every year throughout the South. He collected several championship rings, watches, and MVP awards. He was also selected to play baseball on the elite Black Knights Company team during his service in the Army in Germany, making it to the semi-finals of the European GI World Series. While playing baseball, Shell sensed a calling to Christian ministry.

He earned master’s degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and the Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He taught and coached baseball at the former Southern Baptist College (now Williams) in Walnut Ridge. He also pastored Southern Baptist churches in Alicia, Walnut Ridge (White Oak and First), and Clinton in Arkansas. He contributed as pastor, associational director, and volunteer for several stints in Montana, including tenures in churches in Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, and Big Timber. Shell traveled to several countries as a missionary. He preached on every inhabited continent.

He presided as chairman of the board at Williams Baptist College during several terms and the baseball field at Williams Baptist is named for him. He continued to preach until last year. He was a member of West Baptist in Batesville. A Kiwanian for almost 50 years, he served as president in many of the towns where he lived. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a pilot. He was an avid gardener and an ardent outdoorsman.

ELEANOR VIOLA ELLEBRACHT, ’58, age 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, died May 9, 2012, in Columbia, Missouri. She married Pat Ellebracht in 1966, in Sidney.

Surviving are son Rex Ellebracht and wife Debbie and their children, Marcela, Jessica, and Jenny Ellebracht of Lawrence, Kansas. Also surviving are daughter Elena Asher and husband, Jon Asher, and 31

IN MEMORIAM L-R: Box, Ramsey, Brogdon, Krug, and Bennett

best record at the school was 25-5 as the teams were ranked in the top 10 five times. His softball squad captured two state titles and was runner-up once.

LINDA RAMSEY, ’86 Ramsey was the first female to sign a NAIA letter-of-intent to compete at Arkansas College. She participated in both cross country and track and field, earning a number of national honors.

A Who’s Who Among College Students honoree for three years, Ramsey was an individual cross country conference champion and a NAIA District 17 participant in 1980. She was named All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference that year and All-NAIA District 17.

DR. VIRGINIA RUTHERFORD, ’35, age 95, of San Diego, California, formerly of Batesville, died March 30, 2012, in San Diego. Born May 10, 1916 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of the late Kirke Martin and Neill Rutherford. Virginia was a graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and she received a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She was a professor of speech at DePaul University in Chicago for many years.

During World War II, she served as director of the Red Cross, mostly in the European Theatre. She was a member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Survivors include two nieces: Jean R. Crouch of Batesville and Barbara R. Keedy of Ocala, Florida; three great-nephews: Allen L. Crouch, Bruce Rutherford, and Mitchell Rutherford, all of Batesville; and four great-nieces: Katherine Hughes of Bellevue, Washington, Laura Crouch of San Diego, Brenda Rutherford of Batesville, and Dr. Celeste Clements of Annapolis, Maryland.

RUTH V. HORNE, ’41, age 92, of Norman, died March 12, 2012, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida. She was born March 25, 1919, near Norman, to Cleveland Lafayette and Emma Clay McGough Horne. A graduate of Arkansas College (Lyon College) at Batesville (1941) and Henderson State University in Arkadelphia (1966), she served 44 years at several Arkansas schools as an English and Spanish teacher and as librarian. Ruth was active in 30

the Montgomery County Historical Society. She contributed to Montgomery County-Our Heritage Vol. 1 (1986) and Vol. 2 (1990), and Montgomery County, Arkansas Cemeteries (1997). She is survived by her sister, Betty Horne, of Norman; sister-in-law, Irene Mason Horne, of Littleton, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

MARTHA (PAISLEY) FAST, ’47, age 85, of Hot Springs Village, died May 2, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born July 19, 1926, in Mokpo, Korea, to Florence Jarboe and James Ira Paisley. Martha grew up in Korea where her parents were Presbyterian missionaries and came to the United States in 1940 when the family was evacuated before World War II. She graduated from Arkansas College, now Lyon, in 1947. She and her husband, Stan, moved to Hot Springs Village in 1985. She was a member and elder of Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines and elected Woman of Faith by the Kirk’s Presbyterian Women for 2008-2009. Martha was a member of the 18-Hole Women’s Golf Association, Village Card Club, P.E.O., the Democratic Club of Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village Women’s Club, the VFW Auxiliary and the Arkansas Razorback Club. Martha is survived by her husband of 59 years, Stanley W. Fast; two sons, Stanley Wayne Fast Jr., and wife, Cindy, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and Alan Paisley Fast of Emporia, Kansas; two grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

ALLIE RAYE IVY, ’57, age 78, of Marcella, died May 31, 2012.

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A four-year letter winner in both cross country and track, she was also All AIC in track and field in 1981 in the long jump, the 800-meters, the mile, the twomile, and the mile-relay.

Ramsey was a member of three cross country and track AIC championship teams and a member of the Top 10 all-time cross country list at the College.

Ramsey, who resides in Dallas, was also part of the squad awarded “The Winningest Years of Athletics” by the Board of Trustees of Arkansas College.

DAVID BROGDON, ’93 Brogdon had a four-year basketball career for the Scots. During this time he received a number of awards, including Baldor NAIA Scholar Athlete of the Year.

He currently ranks 12th in career scoring with 1,440 points, seventh in rebounding with 593 rebounds, 11th in assists with 209 points, and third in threepoint field goals made (234). When he graduated, Brogdon was seventh in scoring, fifth in rebounding, seventh in assists, and first in three-point field goals made in the College record books.

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Since his graduation, he has worked on numerous committees at the College, continuing to support and serve his alma mater. He currently resides in Batesville.

BRIAN KRUG, ’98 The head women’s golf coach at Lyon College from 2000-05, Brian Krug took the fledgling program that began in 1999 and led it to three TranSouth Athletic Conference championships, the only three titles the College ever won.

Krug took teams to the NAIA National Championships in 2003 and 2005 and four NAIA National Tournaments in five years. The Scots also won the NAIA Region XI Championship under his leadership.

He was the TranSouth Coach of the Year three times (2002-04) and the NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year in 2004. He coached multiple all-conference and all-region players and a pair of NAIA All-Americans. Krug had two golfers finish in the top 10 at the National Tournament in 2002 and 2003.

Krug, who now resides in Paragould, was also a letterman on the Scots baseball team.

JOHN BENNETT Bennett is the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Service Award winner. Though he did not attend Lyon, he has been a benefactor to the school in many ways.

Particularly notable is his membership in the Athletics Booster Club, which he served in several capacities. He helped lead the re-organization of the Booster Club in the late 1980s, served as president twice, and was recognized as Booster of the Year.

Bennett continues to support the College today.

Bennett also twice served as a volunteer tennis coach at Lyon. He is a current resident of Batesville.

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Insurance money and donations rolled in for construction of a new building, but the college lacked funds for furnishings. Lyon still needed thousands of dollars for new tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, televisions, computers, and, finally, equipment for the game room.

That’s where the Kappa Sigma brothers stepped up.

Tebbetts, Kappa Sigma Lambda-Iota chapter adviser and Kappa Sigma member himself, created a campaign that would furnish the building’s game room.

The campaign would be a celebration for the chapter’s 40th anniversary in 2013.

Tebbetts hoped to get alumni and active members to raise $30,000 for the game room.

The campaign, dubbed the “Campaign to Claim the Game Room for Kappa Sigma” kicked off in May 2012. Tebbetts sent a letter to every Kappa Sigma alumnus laying out the need, the goal, and the College’s pledge to put a plaque in the game room acknowledging the gift made by Kappa Sigma. Teb24

betts also agreed to match gifts.

By July, gifts had reached the $30,000 goal with more than 90 alumni giving. At that point, Tebbetts set a new goal: Kappa Sigma could declare a “Double-Hundred Victory” if at least 100 alumni brothers contributed before classes began and 100 percent of undergraduate brothers contributed after they returned to Lyon.

The fraternity was able to declare a “Double-Hundred Victory,” with 103 alumni and all undergraduate brothers contributing for a $32,000 total.

“I’m super proud of Lyon’s Kappa Sigmas,” Tebbetts said. “What a generous way to celebrate the chapter’s 40th anniversary. The brothers who return for the anniversary celebration next April should take great satisfaction as they see their anniversary plaque dedicated.”

Tebbetts said he would like to see other Greek fraternities and sororities create fundraising campaigns.

“Other campus brotherhoods are strong as well,” he said. “I would love to see them come forward with the same generosity and lay claim to spaces they adopt at Lyon.”

For more information about how your organization can conduct a similar drive, please contact the Advancement office at (870) 307-7211.

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Above: Tebbetts and Kappa Sig Landon Downing, ’13, in the game room

RAISE FUNDS FOR GAME ROOM FURNITURE After the College lost its dining hall and student union in a 2010 fire, Tebbetts knew the brothers of Kappa Sigma could help.

and II teacher at YES Prep—Southwest Campus.

NADINE (SULLINGER) GRADY, ’07, was sworn in as an Arkansas Certified Public Accountant on May 19, 2012. She also has earned an M.B.A. from UALR.

JEFF CASTEEN, ’11, writes, “I am working in a clinic in Arlington, Texas, at United Allergy Services as a clinical allergen specialist. I test people for allergies then teach them how to inject themselves with the allergen.”

LEILA (AWWAD) SEIGRIST, ’07, writes, “I made a job change in February, and I’m very happy. I’m currently the deputy reporter of decisions for the Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. I proofread, edit, and recommend changes to the opinions of the court and work on getting the opinions posted to the web and ready for publication in bound volumes.”

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LONGTIME LYON COLLEGE PROFESSOR Dr. Terrell Tebbetts isn’t afraid of a challenge. He’s also not afraid to issue a challenge to others.

for three branches in Fort Smith and Van Buren.”

MICHAEL BROWN, ’08, writes, “I just graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and am in the process of moving back to Batesville to start practicing at White River Veterinary Clinic. I have a special interest in veterinary oncology. I miss Manhattan tremendously, but am looking forward to being back close to home and close to Lyon.”

DREW DUNHAM, ’08, AND ROB FRANK, ’08, completed their M.D. programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences last spring, and are committed to their residency programs. Dunham is doing his residency in obstetrics/gynecology at St. Louis University, and Frank is doing his in the otolaryngology program at UAMS. JUSTIN CUNNINGHAM, ’09, has been named the head baseball coach at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas, according to the McPherson Sentinel.

COURTNEY KOVACS, ’09, won first place in the University of Tennessee student art exhibition. Kovacs earned a master’s degree in the advertising program at the University of Tennessee.

VINCENT M. MOORE, ’09, writes, “I passed the CPA Exam in 2011, after having completed my Master in Accounting degree from Saint Louis University. In September 2011, I started as a staff auditor at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, in their St. Louis office.”

KASEY PARARA, ’09, has completed the M.A. in European history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

JUDD DEERE, ’10, writes, “I have accepted the new media director position in Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) office. Will start on May 16, 2012. Sad to be leaving Senator Boozman, but excited for the new challenge!”

KATE REZABEK, ’10, completed her master’s degree at the Bush School of Government and Public Service of Texas A&M University and is in Houston working as a French I Fall 2012

JOSHUA JACKSON, ’11, has been accepted into the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) that employs foreign, degree-holding individuals as assistant language teachers for Japanese school children.

Jackson studied Japanese at Lyon College and Akita International University. He attended Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School majoring in international business and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Jackson traveled to Japan in July.

KELSEY LACK, ’11, made it through the first round of consideration at the Humana Festival of New American Plays with her 10-minute play “The Billiard Room.” The play was written in Dr. Michael Counts’ playwriting workshop at Lyon. Humana Festival accepted it along with 500 other works by professional and amateur playwrights worldwide.

TWO RECENT GRADUATES will be teaching abroad next year. CETHLINN CUNNINGHAM, ’12, has been hired by the French government to teach elementary school in the Marseille area, and TAYLOR GREGORY, ’12, will be teaching English in Cambodia.

WEDDINGS

DR. RICHARD AMBLER, ’02, married Dr. Jessica Ange on July 14, 2012. They live in Neah Bay, Washington, at the far northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula, on the Makah Indian Reservation. They both work for Indian Health Service in the medical clinic there, Ambler said.

JACOB DIDION, ’12, AND MONICA (DAY) DIDION, ’11, were married on June 30, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith.

TYLER HUDGENS, ’12, AND ELIZABETH NIEMEYER, ’12, were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro on July 21. Former Lyon professor Mike Cumnock officiated the ceremony.

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ALUMNI NOTES as the director of access to quality care, where I have been for a year and a half now. ACHI works in three areas–health care finance, access to quality care, and health promotion/ disease prevention. I get to do a little legal and a lot of policy, all the while attempting to avoid the political. It’s fun and worthwhile work on a professional and personal level.”

THREE LYON COLLEGE ALUMNI were chosen for Arkansas Business’ “40 Under 40” list of honorees for 2012. “40 Under 40” recognizes business and political leaders under age 40 who are making a mark in their careers. Lyon’s selected alumni are CHERYL BRYANT, ’00, of Little Rock, district pharmacy manager for Walgreens; GRETCHEN HALL, ’01, president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau; and DR. LETICIA JONES, ’01, a physician at Grace Clinic for Women in Little Rock. They were selected by editors of Arkansas Business magazine from more than 500 new nominations—plus dozens of still-eligible nominations from earlier years. Profiles of the honorees may be found on Arkansas Business’ website. A luncheon recognizing this year’s honorees was held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Little Rock on June 27.

YAVANNA BROWNLEE, ’01, writes, “I have been accepted into the rhetoric and composition Ph.D. program at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. I visited Athens in mid-March.

It is a beautiful school and community. I met with Sherrie Gradin, one of the professors in the English Department at OU, and another professor there. We had wonderful conversations. Sherrie informed me that I was in their top three picks for the program.”

ELIZABETH (ROWE) CUMMINGS, ’02, is now the employee relations attorney at Windstream Communications, Inc., in Little Rock.

KEVIN FLINN, ’03, writes, “Well, I guess it’s official since I signed my contract—as of July 1st I’ll be joining the hospitalist group at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.”

DANIELLE ELDERS ROBERTSON, ’03, graduated from UALR’s Bowen School of Law in May and planned to take the Arkansas Bar Exam in July.

DR. JESSICA (SNODGRASS) ROSE, ’03, an East Carolina University emergency medicine resident, was selected for an internship with ABC News in New York City. She began March 12 and continued with her work at ABC News until March 30. During that time, Dr. Rose worked in the ABC News medical unit supporting ABCNews.com, Good Morning America, and World News Tonight. She also supported chief health and medical editor Dr. Rich Besser. Dr. Rose researched medical stories, called doctors about studies, and 28

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wrote for ABCNews.com. Dr. Rose has a bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon College. She considered pursing a master’s degree in English literature, but instead chose to go to medical school at the University of Arkansas. Her three weeks with ABC counted as an elective rotation in her emergency medicine residency program. Dr. Rose said she doesn’t plan to become a reporter, but she hopes the experience will help her better communicate about medicine.

She said she might like to write a newspaper column when she returns to Arkansas following residency.

ELAYNA WELLS, ’03, has completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Central Arkansas.

WAYLON HOWARD, ’04, has completed his Ph.D. in quantitative psychology at the University of Kansas and has taken a position with the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

RUSS SWEARINGEN, ’04, is now Program and Service Director for City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock.

CHRIS TREAT, ’04, was recently awarded the certified trust and financial adviser designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association. Treat is vice president/trust officer and manager of trust operations for First Community Bank of Batesville.

Chris has more than eight years of experience in banking and trust services. The CTFA designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.

DR. BRAD SCHULZ, ’05, has joined the medical staff at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home as an emergency medicine physician. Schulz practices in the Cline Emergency Center at BRMC. After graduating from Lyon, Schulz earned his medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed an emergency medicine internship and residency at UAMS and affiliated hospitals. He is certified in pediatric advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support (instructor), advanced trauma life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and National Association of Emergency Medical Services Providers.

SAM COOKE, ’06, graduated from medical school in May and began his residency in general practice at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Fayetteville this summer.

MICHAEL DAY, ’06, writes, “I am the newest member of United Federal Credit Union. I am the Business Service Adviser The Lyon College Piper

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IT IS AN EXCITING TIME HERE AT LYON as we welcome our students to campus for the beginning of another school year. Yesterday, I ate lunch for the first time in the beautiful new dining hall and got my first look at the inside of Edwards Commons. I have never been more proud of Lyon College or more excited about the future!

The College still has challenges to overcome and opportunities to explore, however, and alumni support plays an important role in both processes.

Lyon needs regular support from us, its alumni, for scholarships, facilities, and programs so that it can continue to be a place where young people discover themselves and determine their futures. Even the smallest financial gift to the College makes a difference, as it provides evidence of the strong support that Lyon enjoys from its contributing alumni.

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As alumni, we have the opportunity to invest in Lyon’s future. Please join me in doing so by visiting the website at www.lyon.edu/support-lyon-donate for more information and to make a donation. I also encourage you to stop by for a visit when you are in the area so that you can see the improved Edwards Commons. I believe that you will be as proud and excited as I am.

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ALUMNI NOTES GARY CRUMP, ’71, writes, “I would like you to know I have retired. I have been blessed to have a number of successful opportunities. I retired from the Air Force after 20 years as a Lieutenant Colonel, worked for IBM for 12 years and left as a partner, and worked for Election Systems and Software as chief operations officer and senior vice president. My last position was as vice president for operations for Gordmans, a midsize retail company. Katie, my wife of 43 years, whom I met while attending Lyon, and I have two sons who live close by and five grandsons who keep us very busy. We have called Omaha home for the last 25 years. Katie and I have traveled a great deal and look forward to a trip back to Batesville and Lyon College in the near future. Although I have not been back to Lyon since graduation my experiences and lessons learned while attending Lyon have been a solid foundation for my many successes and blessings. I just wanted you to know Lyon College has been a core of my life and I have fond memories of my time at Lyon College.”

DON WEBB, ’76, was recently elected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1995, Webb was the head coach of the Mountain Home High School Bombers baseball team and led them to 14 state tournament appearances with two state championship game appearances along the way, according to The Baxter Bulletin newspaper in Mountain Home. Webb also served as assistant boys’ basketball coach and was the assistant girls’ basketball coach to Janet Wood during the Lady Bombers’ state championship run in 1985-86 and state runner-up season of 1986-87. Webb graduated from Viola High School in 1962. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lyon College and finished his master’s degree at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Webb arrived at the Mountain Home School District in the fall of 1979 and remained there until 2005. Webb then coached a couple of years at Cotter before retiring for good. Webb spent 33 years coaching, and 26 of those were at Mountain Home.

KATHY (PHILLIPS) MILLER, ’77, writes, “I just received my Masters in Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Central Methodist University.”

KAREN WELLS, ’78, recently received the Herb Lawrence Leadership Award. The award honors an Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM) member who has helped the organization’s progress through significant contributions of service. Wells teaches at Midland High School. She has more than 30 years of experience as a library media specialist at Midland. Wells started an international travel program at Midland; she has traveled to places such as South Africa, Greece, and Italy since the program’s inception. Wells also led the school in being chosen for 26

“Rock Our World,” a global collaborative program involving students from all seven continents. Wells is a National Board Certified teacher, a reader for the Arkansas Teen Book Award, a member of the International Society for Technology in Education, and a member of the American Library Association, Arkansas Library Association, and Arkansas Association of Instructional Media. She is currently the AAIM president-elect.

TERRY “TEX” TURNER, ’82, senior producer/writer for The Pentagon Channel, picked up an Emmy Award this year for his work on the Command Performance episode “KISS.” The interview with band members of the legendary rock group KISS was recorded at Rodeo Houston in 2011. “Command Performance: Kiss” was recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, National Capital/Chesapeake Bay Chapter, as an Emmy winner in 2012. Turner is a Washington, D.C.-based webcasting and social media pioneer with a background in public affairs and broadcast journalism. Working in video and still photography since 1988, he turned his talents to the Internet and social media in 2005.

TRACY (PRIOR) SEFFERS, ’87, registrar at Shepherd University, has been selected for the HERS (Higher Education Resource Services) Institute that will meet throughout the 2012-2013 academic year at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. HERS, an educational nonprofit, provides leadership and management development for women in higher education administration around the world. HERS has served the higher education community since 1972, preparing more than 4,300 female faculty members and administrators for leadership roles. HERS has active alumni on more than 1,200 private and public campuses, and more than 500 HERS alumni serve in senior-level positions. Seffers received her bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon and received her master’s degree in English from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. She worked as the academic coordinator for the TRIO (Upward Bound) program at Lyon. Prior to her employment at Shepherd, she worked at George Mason University, first as an assistant registrar, then as enrollment services manager.

JENNIFER (SMITH) RILEY, ’89, began teaching this fall fulltime in English at Sylvan Hills High School, teaching 10th and 11th grades.

TWO ALUMNI were winners in the annual Arkansas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards contest this year. RICK FAHR, ’92, former publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in Conway, won recognition both for his hard news column titled “A Problem Too Close to Home” and for his service The Lyon College Piper

to freedom of information. GEORGE JARED, ’03, with the Jonesboro Sun, won two first-place awards for his news feature titled “Fighting for Life” and for his health-related story “Diabetes Struggle.”

RICK FAHR, ’92, resigned as publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in August to pursue other opportunities. Fahr became publisher of the newspaper in 2010, after previously serving as editor. “I appreciate Morris Communications for giving me the opportunity to serve as publisher,” Fahr said. “The past several years gave me the chance to check a box on my personal ‘bucket list,’ and I am grateful for that. The Log Cabin is poised for great things, and I am confident the staff and the next leader will build upon our recent successes.”

Fahr is a native Arkansan who previously worked at newspapers in Russellville and Jonesboro. He also has served as a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, serving tours in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and in Iraq.

JENNIFER (GIBSON) SCHNELLMANN, ’92, was awarded the Pharmacy Year 1 Students (P1) Teacher of the Year and the overall Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Pharmacy Teacher of the Year this past spring. She began teaching “Drug Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems” in the fall of 2011, and she also teaches Clinical Toxicology at MUSC, where she is an Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy. Schnellmann also recently published a revised version of her book about fibromyalgia, Understanding and Conquering Fibromyalgia, Revised Edition, as well as a collection of essays and short stories of Southern humor titled Southern Ugly: A Memoir of an Unattractive Child. She and her daughter, Mary Rose, are collaborating on a new work, The Devil’s Apothecary, which will be an introduction to toxicology book for teens and “tweens” to spur their interests in science. Schnellmann received a B.S. in biology from Lyon in 1992, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1997. She resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband and daughter.

GAIL HARDY, ’93, writes, “On December 30, 2011, I retired from 10 years of working with the U.S. government. Now, with plenty of time on my hands, I’m doing a lot of genealogy and recuperating from heart surgery on February 23 this year. I now live in Tennessee and almost all my family is here so I see my mom and sister a lot (one brother lives in Knoxville and the other in Athens, Alabama); and my younger son lives next door while his older brother lives in Portland, Tennessee, with his wife and seven kids. It’s nice having family around.”

KAREN CULP, ’94, reports that she has accepted a position Fall 2012

teaching seventh-grade English and social studies at Jarrett Middle School in Springfield, Missouri.

ASHLEY (WOMACK) WALKER, ’94, is returning to Batesville and will be teaching English 10 and preAP English 10 at Batesville High School.

SANDRA LEE (MCELROY) HOUSE, ’95, received a master’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University in 2012.

MARY (PYRON) LAWSON, ’97, is now a full-time English instructor at Houston Community College. She writes, “I’ve wanted to move to college for years! This semester, I’ll be teaching Comp 1, Comp 2, Brit Lit 1, and American Lit 2. I’m super excited!”

RON HANKS, ’98, writes, “GOOD NEWS! The short film I starred in, “Breaking Shy,” directed by the awesome Andrew Wilson, received an Award of Merit from the Best Shorts Competition in LaJolla!”

RICK MITCHELL, ’98, AND AL MALONE, ’96, are now practicing law together as partners in the firm Mitchell, Mir & Malone in Fort Worth, Texas.

STEFAN BOOY, ’99, writes, “Life seems to settle down a bit after a two-year stint in Holland, our return to Central Arkansas (this time in Conway), the arrival of our third child Emmy, born August 2011, and the start of a new job for Stefan as a commodity trading analyst. Arden (7) is quite the artist and Ian (5) can’t wait to start Upward basketball next year. Kelly (Schafer) ’01, manages to wake up to feed Emmy twice each night and still train for an upcoming 10K at 6 a.m. most mornings and get back in time to get the kids ready for school! She’s the anchor of our family and the force behind everything fun and heart-warming in our home.”

CRAIG WILSON, ’00, writes, “After performing alongside my wife aboard Holland America cruise lines for almost two years, I returned to reality and joined the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)

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AMANDA (SATTERFIELD) WORTHY, ’06, writes, “Daniel and I would like to announce the birth of our first child, Lillian Joy. She was born on April 12, and has been such a delight.”

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ALUMNI NOTES GARY CRUMP, ’71, writes, “I would like you to know I have retired. I have been blessed to have a number of successful opportunities. I retired from the Air Force after 20 years as a Lieutenant Colonel, worked for IBM for 12 years and left as a partner, and worked for Election Systems and Software as chief operations officer and senior vice president. My last position was as vice president for operations for Gordmans, a midsize retail company. Katie, my wife of 43 years, whom I met while attending Lyon, and I have two sons who live close by and five grandsons who keep us very busy. We have called Omaha home for the last 25 years. Katie and I have traveled a great deal and look forward to a trip back to Batesville and Lyon College in the near future. Although I have not been back to Lyon since graduation my experiences and lessons learned while attending Lyon have been a solid foundation for my many successes and blessings. I just wanted you to know Lyon College has been a core of my life and I have fond memories of my time at Lyon College.”

DON WEBB, ’76, was recently elected to the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1995, Webb was the head coach of the Mountain Home High School Bombers baseball team and led them to 14 state tournament appearances with two state championship game appearances along the way, according to The Baxter Bulletin newspaper in Mountain Home. Webb also served as assistant boys’ basketball coach and was the assistant girls’ basketball coach to Janet Wood during the Lady Bombers’ state championship run in 1985-86 and state runner-up season of 1986-87. Webb graduated from Viola High School in 1962. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Lyon College and finished his master’s degree at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Webb arrived at the Mountain Home School District in the fall of 1979 and remained there until 2005. Webb then coached a couple of years at Cotter before retiring for good. Webb spent 33 years coaching, and 26 of those were at Mountain Home.

KATHY (PHILLIPS) MILLER, ’77, writes, “I just received my Masters in Education, Summa Cum Laude, from Central Methodist University.”

KAREN WELLS, ’78, recently received the Herb Lawrence Leadership Award. The award honors an Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM) member who has helped the organization’s progress through significant contributions of service. Wells teaches at Midland High School. She has more than 30 years of experience as a library media specialist at Midland. Wells started an international travel program at Midland; she has traveled to places such as South Africa, Greece, and Italy since the program’s inception. Wells also led the school in being chosen for 26

“Rock Our World,” a global collaborative program involving students from all seven continents. Wells is a National Board Certified teacher, a reader for the Arkansas Teen Book Award, a member of the International Society for Technology in Education, and a member of the American Library Association, Arkansas Library Association, and Arkansas Association of Instructional Media. She is currently the AAIM president-elect.

TERRY “TEX” TURNER, ’82, senior producer/writer for The Pentagon Channel, picked up an Emmy Award this year for his work on the Command Performance episode “KISS.” The interview with band members of the legendary rock group KISS was recorded at Rodeo Houston in 2011. “Command Performance: Kiss” was recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, National Capital/Chesapeake Bay Chapter, as an Emmy winner in 2012. Turner is a Washington, D.C.-based webcasting and social media pioneer with a background in public affairs and broadcast journalism. Working in video and still photography since 1988, he turned his talents to the Internet and social media in 2005.

TRACY (PRIOR) SEFFERS, ’87, registrar at Shepherd University, has been selected for the HERS (Higher Education Resource Services) Institute that will meet throughout the 2012-2013 academic year at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. HERS, an educational nonprofit, provides leadership and management development for women in higher education administration around the world. HERS has served the higher education community since 1972, preparing more than 4,300 female faculty members and administrators for leadership roles. HERS has active alumni on more than 1,200 private and public campuses, and more than 500 HERS alumni serve in senior-level positions. Seffers received her bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon and received her master’s degree in English from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. She worked as the academic coordinator for the TRIO (Upward Bound) program at Lyon. Prior to her employment at Shepherd, she worked at George Mason University, first as an assistant registrar, then as enrollment services manager.

JENNIFER (SMITH) RILEY, ’89, began teaching this fall fulltime in English at Sylvan Hills High School, teaching 10th and 11th grades.

TWO ALUMNI were winners in the annual Arkansas Associated Press Managing Editors Awards contest this year. RICK FAHR, ’92, former publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in Conway, won recognition both for his hard news column titled “A Problem Too Close to Home” and for his service The Lyon College Piper

to freedom of information. GEORGE JARED, ’03, with the Jonesboro Sun, won two first-place awards for his news feature titled “Fighting for Life” and for his health-related story “Diabetes Struggle.”

RICK FAHR, ’92, resigned as publisher of the Log Cabin Democrat in August to pursue other opportunities. Fahr became publisher of the newspaper in 2010, after previously serving as editor. “I appreciate Morris Communications for giving me the opportunity to serve as publisher,” Fahr said. “The past several years gave me the chance to check a box on my personal ‘bucket list,’ and I am grateful for that. The Log Cabin is poised for great things, and I am confident the staff and the next leader will build upon our recent successes.”

Fahr is a native Arkansan who previously worked at newspapers in Russellville and Jonesboro. He also has served as a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, serving tours in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and in Iraq.

JENNIFER (GIBSON) SCHNELLMANN, ’92, was awarded the Pharmacy Year 1 Students (P1) Teacher of the Year and the overall Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Pharmacy Teacher of the Year this past spring. She began teaching “Drug Dosage Forms and Delivery Systems” in the fall of 2011, and she also teaches Clinical Toxicology at MUSC, where she is an Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy. Schnellmann also recently published a revised version of her book about fibromyalgia, Understanding and Conquering Fibromyalgia, Revised Edition, as well as a collection of essays and short stories of Southern humor titled Southern Ugly: A Memoir of an Unattractive Child. She and her daughter, Mary Rose, are collaborating on a new work, The Devil’s Apothecary, which will be an introduction to toxicology book for teens and “tweens” to spur their interests in science. Schnellmann received a B.S. in biology from Lyon in 1992, and a Ph.D. in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1997. She resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband and daughter.

GAIL HARDY, ’93, writes, “On December 30, 2011, I retired from 10 years of working with the U.S. government. Now, with plenty of time on my hands, I’m doing a lot of genealogy and recuperating from heart surgery on February 23 this year. I now live in Tennessee and almost all my family is here so I see my mom and sister a lot (one brother lives in Knoxville and the other in Athens, Alabama); and my younger son lives next door while his older brother lives in Portland, Tennessee, with his wife and seven kids. It’s nice having family around.”

KAREN CULP, ’94, reports that she has accepted a position Fall 2012

teaching seventh-grade English and social studies at Jarrett Middle School in Springfield, Missouri.

ASHLEY (WOMACK) WALKER, ’94, is returning to Batesville and will be teaching English 10 and preAP English 10 at Batesville High School.

SANDRA LEE (MCELROY) HOUSE, ’95, received a master’s degree in public administration from Arizona State University in 2012.

MARY (PYRON) LAWSON, ’97, is now a full-time English instructor at Houston Community College. She writes, “I’ve wanted to move to college for years! This semester, I’ll be teaching Comp 1, Comp 2, Brit Lit 1, and American Lit 2. I’m super excited!”

RON HANKS, ’98, writes, “GOOD NEWS! The short film I starred in, “Breaking Shy,” directed by the awesome Andrew Wilson, received an Award of Merit from the Best Shorts Competition in LaJolla!”

RICK MITCHELL, ’98, AND AL MALONE, ’96, are now practicing law together as partners in the firm Mitchell, Mir & Malone in Fort Worth, Texas.

STEFAN BOOY, ’99, writes, “Life seems to settle down a bit after a two-year stint in Holland, our return to Central Arkansas (this time in Conway), the arrival of our third child Emmy, born August 2011, and the start of a new job for Stefan as a commodity trading analyst. Arden (7) is quite the artist and Ian (5) can’t wait to start Upward basketball next year. Kelly (Schafer) ’01, manages to wake up to feed Emmy twice each night and still train for an upcoming 10K at 6 a.m. most mornings and get back in time to get the kids ready for school! She’s the anchor of our family and the force behind everything fun and heart-warming in our home.”

CRAIG WILSON, ’00, writes, “After performing alongside my wife aboard Holland America cruise lines for almost two years, I returned to reality and joined the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI)

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AMANDA (SATTERFIELD) WORTHY, ’06, writes, “Daniel and I would like to announce the birth of our first child, Lillian Joy. She was born on April 12, and has been such a delight.”

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ALUMNI NOTES as the director of access to quality care, where I have been for a year and a half now. ACHI works in three areas–health care finance, access to quality care, and health promotion/ disease prevention. I get to do a little legal and a lot of policy, all the while attempting to avoid the political. It’s fun and worthwhile work on a professional and personal level.”

THREE LYON COLLEGE ALUMNI were chosen for Arkansas Business’ “40 Under 40” list of honorees for 2012. “40 Under 40” recognizes business and political leaders under age 40 who are making a mark in their careers. Lyon’s selected alumni are CHERYL BRYANT, ’00, of Little Rock, district pharmacy manager for Walgreens; GRETCHEN HALL, ’01, president and CEO of the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau; and DR. LETICIA JONES, ’01, a physician at Grace Clinic for Women in Little Rock. They were selected by editors of Arkansas Business magazine from more than 500 new nominations—plus dozens of still-eligible nominations from earlier years. Profiles of the honorees may be found on Arkansas Business’ website. A luncheon recognizing this year’s honorees was held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Little Rock on June 27.

YAVANNA BROWNLEE, ’01, writes, “I have been accepted into the rhetoric and composition Ph.D. program at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. I visited Athens in mid-March.

It is a beautiful school and community. I met with Sherrie Gradin, one of the professors in the English Department at OU, and another professor there. We had wonderful conversations. Sherrie informed me that I was in their top three picks for the program.”

ELIZABETH (ROWE) CUMMINGS, ’02, is now the employee relations attorney at Windstream Communications, Inc., in Little Rock.

KEVIN FLINN, ’03, writes, “Well, I guess it’s official since I signed my contract—as of July 1st I’ll be joining the hospitalist group at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.”

DANIELLE ELDERS ROBERTSON, ’03, graduated from UALR’s Bowen School of Law in May and planned to take the Arkansas Bar Exam in July.

DR. JESSICA (SNODGRASS) ROSE, ’03, an East Carolina University emergency medicine resident, was selected for an internship with ABC News in New York City. She began March 12 and continued with her work at ABC News until March 30. During that time, Dr. Rose worked in the ABC News medical unit supporting ABCNews.com, Good Morning America, and World News Tonight. She also supported chief health and medical editor Dr. Rich Besser. Dr. Rose researched medical stories, called doctors about studies, and 28

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wrote for ABCNews.com. Dr. Rose has a bachelor’s degree in English from Lyon College. She considered pursing a master’s degree in English literature, but instead chose to go to medical school at the University of Arkansas. Her three weeks with ABC counted as an elective rotation in her emergency medicine residency program. Dr. Rose said she doesn’t plan to become a reporter, but she hopes the experience will help her better communicate about medicine.

She said she might like to write a newspaper column when she returns to Arkansas following residency.

ELAYNA WELLS, ’03, has completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Central Arkansas.

WAYLON HOWARD, ’04, has completed his Ph.D. in quantitative psychology at the University of Kansas and has taken a position with the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

RUSS SWEARINGEN, ’04, is now Program and Service Director for City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock.

CHRIS TREAT, ’04, was recently awarded the certified trust and financial adviser designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association. Treat is vice president/trust officer and manager of trust operations for First Community Bank of Batesville.

Chris has more than eight years of experience in banking and trust services. The CTFA designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of wealth management and trust.

DR. BRAD SCHULZ, ’05, has joined the medical staff at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home as an emergency medicine physician. Schulz practices in the Cline Emergency Center at BRMC. After graduating from Lyon, Schulz earned his medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed an emergency medicine internship and residency at UAMS and affiliated hospitals. He is certified in pediatric advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support (instructor), advanced trauma life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and National Association of Emergency Medical Services Providers.

SAM COOKE, ’06, graduated from medical school in May and began his residency in general practice at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Fayetteville this summer.

MICHAEL DAY, ’06, writes, “I am the newest member of United Federal Credit Union. I am the Business Service Adviser The Lyon College Piper

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IT IS AN EXCITING TIME HERE AT LYON as we welcome our students to campus for the beginning of another school year. Yesterday, I ate lunch for the first time in the beautiful new dining hall and got my first look at the inside of Edwards Commons. I have never been more proud of Lyon College or more excited about the future!

The College still has challenges to overcome and opportunities to explore, however, and alumni support plays an important role in both processes.

Lyon needs regular support from us, its alumni, for scholarships, facilities, and programs so that it can continue to be a place where young people discover themselves and determine their futures. Even the smallest financial gift to the College makes a difference, as it provides evidence of the strong support that Lyon enjoys from its contributing alumni.

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As alumni, we have the opportunity to invest in Lyon’s future. Please join me in doing so by visiting the website at www.lyon.edu/support-lyon-donate for more information and to make a donation. I also encourage you to stop by for a visit when you are in the area so that you can see the improved Edwards Commons. I believe that you will be as proud and excited as I am.

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Insurance money and donations rolled in for construction of a new building, but the college lacked funds for furnishings. Lyon still needed thousands of dollars for new tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, televisions, computers, and, finally, equipment for the game room.

That’s where the Kappa Sigma brothers stepped up.

Tebbetts, Kappa Sigma Lambda-Iota chapter adviser and Kappa Sigma member himself, created a campaign that would furnish the building’s game room.

The campaign would be a celebration for the chapter’s 40th anniversary in 2013.

Tebbetts hoped to get alumni and active members to raise $30,000 for the game room.

The campaign, dubbed the “Campaign to Claim the Game Room for Kappa Sigma” kicked off in May 2012. Tebbetts sent a letter to every Kappa Sigma alumnus laying out the need, the goal, and the College’s pledge to put a plaque in the game room acknowledging the gift made by Kappa Sigma. Teb24

betts also agreed to match gifts.

By July, gifts had reached the $30,000 goal with more than 90 alumni giving. At that point, Tebbetts set a new goal: Kappa Sigma could declare a “Double-Hundred Victory” if at least 100 alumni brothers contributed before classes began and 100 percent of undergraduate brothers contributed after they returned to Lyon.

The fraternity was able to declare a “Double-Hundred Victory,” with 103 alumni and all undergraduate brothers contributing for a $32,000 total.

“I’m super proud of Lyon’s Kappa Sigmas,” Tebbetts said. “What a generous way to celebrate the chapter’s 40th anniversary. The brothers who return for the anniversary celebration next April should take great satisfaction as they see their anniversary plaque dedicated.”

Tebbetts said he would like to see other Greek fraternities and sororities create fundraising campaigns.

“Other campus brotherhoods are strong as well,” he said. “I would love to see them come forward with the same generosity and lay claim to spaces they adopt at Lyon.”

For more information about how your organization can conduct a similar drive, please contact the Advancement office at (870) 307-7211.

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Above: Tebbetts and Kappa Sig Landon Downing, ’13, in the game room

RAISE FUNDS FOR GAME ROOM FURNITURE After the College lost its dining hall and student union in a 2010 fire, Tebbetts knew the brothers of Kappa Sigma could help.

and II teacher at YES Prep—Southwest Campus.

NADINE (SULLINGER) GRADY, ’07, was sworn in as an Arkansas Certified Public Accountant on May 19, 2012. She also has earned an M.B.A. from UALR.

JEFF CASTEEN, ’11, writes, “I am working in a clinic in Arlington, Texas, at United Allergy Services as a clinical allergen specialist. I test people for allergies then teach them how to inject themselves with the allergen.”

LEILA (AWWAD) SEIGRIST, ’07, writes, “I made a job change in February, and I’m very happy. I’m currently the deputy reporter of decisions for the Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. I proofread, edit, and recommend changes to the opinions of the court and work on getting the opinions posted to the web and ready for publication in bound volumes.”

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LONGTIME LYON COLLEGE PROFESSOR Dr. Terrell Tebbetts isn’t afraid of a challenge. He’s also not afraid to issue a challenge to others.

for three branches in Fort Smith and Van Buren.”

MICHAEL BROWN, ’08, writes, “I just graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and am in the process of moving back to Batesville to start practicing at White River Veterinary Clinic. I have a special interest in veterinary oncology. I miss Manhattan tremendously, but am looking forward to being back close to home and close to Lyon.”

DREW DUNHAM, ’08, AND ROB FRANK, ’08, completed their M.D. programs at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences last spring, and are committed to their residency programs. Dunham is doing his residency in obstetrics/gynecology at St. Louis University, and Frank is doing his in the otolaryngology program at UAMS. JUSTIN CUNNINGHAM, ’09, has been named the head baseball coach at Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas, according to the McPherson Sentinel.

COURTNEY KOVACS, ’09, won first place in the University of Tennessee student art exhibition. Kovacs earned a master’s degree in the advertising program at the University of Tennessee.

VINCENT M. MOORE, ’09, writes, “I passed the CPA Exam in 2011, after having completed my Master in Accounting degree from Saint Louis University. In September 2011, I started as a staff auditor at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, in their St. Louis office.”

KASEY PARARA, ’09, has completed the M.A. in European history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

JUDD DEERE, ’10, writes, “I have accepted the new media director position in Senator Mike Crapo’s (R-Idaho) office. Will start on May 16, 2012. Sad to be leaving Senator Boozman, but excited for the new challenge!”

KATE REZABEK, ’10, completed her master’s degree at the Bush School of Government and Public Service of Texas A&M University and is in Houston working as a French I Fall 2012

JOSHUA JACKSON, ’11, has been accepted into the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) that employs foreign, degree-holding individuals as assistant language teachers for Japanese school children.

Jackson studied Japanese at Lyon College and Akita International University. He attended Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School majoring in international business and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Jackson traveled to Japan in July.

KELSEY LACK, ’11, made it through the first round of consideration at the Humana Festival of New American Plays with her 10-minute play “The Billiard Room.” The play was written in Dr. Michael Counts’ playwriting workshop at Lyon. Humana Festival accepted it along with 500 other works by professional and amateur playwrights worldwide.

TWO RECENT GRADUATES will be teaching abroad next year. CETHLINN CUNNINGHAM, ’12, has been hired by the French government to teach elementary school in the Marseille area, and TAYLOR GREGORY, ’12, will be teaching English in Cambodia.

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DR. RICHARD AMBLER, ’02, married Dr. Jessica Ange on July 14, 2012. They live in Neah Bay, Washington, at the far northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula, on the Makah Indian Reservation. They both work for Indian Health Service in the medical clinic there, Ambler said.

JACOB DIDION, ’12, AND MONICA (DAY) DIDION, ’11, were married on June 30, 2012, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith.

TYLER HUDGENS, ’12, AND ELIZABETH NIEMEYER, ’12, were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro on July 21. Former Lyon professor Mike Cumnock officiated the ceremony.

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IN MEMORIAM L-R: Box, Ramsey, Brogdon, Krug, and Bennett

best record at the school was 25-5 as the teams were ranked in the top 10 five times. His softball squad captured two state titles and was runner-up once.

LINDA RAMSEY, ’86 Ramsey was the first female to sign a NAIA letter-of-intent to compete at Arkansas College. She participated in both cross country and track and field, earning a number of national honors.

A Who’s Who Among College Students honoree for three years, Ramsey was an individual cross country conference champion and a NAIA District 17 participant in 1980. She was named All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference that year and All-NAIA District 17.

DR. VIRGINIA RUTHERFORD, ’35, age 95, of San Diego, California, formerly of Batesville, died March 30, 2012, in San Diego. Born May 10, 1916 in Little Rock, she was the daughter of the late Kirke Martin and Neill Rutherford. Virginia was a graduate of Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and she received a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She was a professor of speech at DePaul University in Chicago for many years.

During World War II, she served as director of the Red Cross, mostly in the European Theatre. She was a member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Survivors include two nieces: Jean R. Crouch of Batesville and Barbara R. Keedy of Ocala, Florida; three great-nephews: Allen L. Crouch, Bruce Rutherford, and Mitchell Rutherford, all of Batesville; and four great-nieces: Katherine Hughes of Bellevue, Washington, Laura Crouch of San Diego, Brenda Rutherford of Batesville, and Dr. Celeste Clements of Annapolis, Maryland.

RUTH V. HORNE, ’41, age 92, of Norman, died March 12, 2012, at Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mount Ida. She was born March 25, 1919, near Norman, to Cleveland Lafayette and Emma Clay McGough Horne. A graduate of Arkansas College (Lyon College) at Batesville (1941) and Henderson State University in Arkadelphia (1966), she served 44 years at several Arkansas schools as an English and Spanish teacher and as librarian. Ruth was active in 30

the Montgomery County Historical Society. She contributed to Montgomery County-Our Heritage Vol. 1 (1986) and Vol. 2 (1990), and Montgomery County, Arkansas Cemeteries (1997). She is survived by her sister, Betty Horne, of Norman; sister-in-law, Irene Mason Horne, of Littleton, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews.

MARTHA (PAISLEY) FAST, ’47, age 85, of Hot Springs Village, died May 2, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Hot Springs. She was born July 19, 1926, in Mokpo, Korea, to Florence Jarboe and James Ira Paisley. Martha grew up in Korea where her parents were Presbyterian missionaries and came to the United States in 1940 when the family was evacuated before World War II. She graduated from Arkansas College, now Lyon, in 1947. She and her husband, Stan, moved to Hot Springs Village in 1985. She was a member and elder of Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines and elected Woman of Faith by the Kirk’s Presbyterian Women for 2008-2009. Martha was a member of the 18-Hole Women’s Golf Association, Village Card Club, P.E.O., the Democratic Club of Hot Springs Village, Hot Springs Village Women’s Club, the VFW Auxiliary and the Arkansas Razorback Club. Martha is survived by her husband of 59 years, Stanley W. Fast; two sons, Stanley Wayne Fast Jr., and wife, Cindy, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and Alan Paisley Fast of Emporia, Kansas; two grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

ALLIE RAYE IVY, ’57, age 78, of Marcella, died May 31, 2012.

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A four-year letter winner in both cross country and track, she was also All AIC in track and field in 1981 in the long jump, the 800-meters, the mile, the twomile, and the mile-relay.

Ramsey was a member of three cross country and track AIC championship teams and a member of the Top 10 all-time cross country list at the College.

Ramsey, who resides in Dallas, was also part of the squad awarded “The Winningest Years of Athletics” by the Board of Trustees of Arkansas College.

DAVID BROGDON, ’93 Brogdon had a four-year basketball career for the Scots. During this time he received a number of awards, including Baldor NAIA Scholar Athlete of the Year.

He currently ranks 12th in career scoring with 1,440 points, seventh in rebounding with 593 rebounds, 11th in assists with 209 points, and third in threepoint field goals made (234). When he graduated, Brogdon was seventh in scoring, fifth in rebounding, seventh in assists, and first in three-point field goals made in the College record books.

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Since his graduation, he has worked on numerous committees at the College, continuing to support and serve his alma mater. He currently resides in Batesville.

BRIAN KRUG, ’98 The head women’s golf coach at Lyon College from 2000-05, Brian Krug took the fledgling program that began in 1999 and led it to three TranSouth Athletic Conference championships, the only three titles the College ever won.

Krug took teams to the NAIA National Championships in 2003 and 2005 and four NAIA National Tournaments in five years. The Scots also won the NAIA Region XI Championship under his leadership.

He was the TranSouth Coach of the Year three times (2002-04) and the NAIA Region XI Coach of the Year in 2004. He coached multiple all-conference and all-region players and a pair of NAIA All-Americans. Krug had two golfers finish in the top 10 at the National Tournament in 2002 and 2003.

Krug, who now resides in Paragould, was also a letterman on the Scots baseball team.

JOHN BENNETT Bennett is the 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame Service Award winner. Though he did not attend Lyon, he has been a benefactor to the school in many ways.

Particularly notable is his membership in the Athletics Booster Club, which he served in several capacities. He helped lead the re-organization of the Booster Club in the late 1980s, served as president twice, and was recognized as Booster of the Year.

Bennett continues to support the College today.

Bennett also twice served as a volunteer tennis coach at Lyon. He is a current resident of Batesville.

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LYON SELECTS FIVE FOR 2012 HALL OF FAME CLASS Annual banquet set for November 17 in Edwards Commons

LYON COLLEGE has selected the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012. This year’s honorees are David Brogdon, ’93; Ted Box, ’71; Brian Krug, ’98; and Linda Ramsey, ’86; along with Service Award winner John Bennett.

The Hall of Fame celebration will take place on Saturday, November 17, in Edwards Commons.The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30, followed by the induction ceremony and banquet at 6:30. A silent auction will be held throughout the event.

TED BOX, ’71 While attending Arkansas College, Box lettered in both basketball and baseball for three consecutive years. After graduating, he used his education to vault himself into a productive teaching and coaching career.

Box has coached for 35 years at four different high schools, earning Conference Coach of the Year more than six times. He was also named All-Star Coach three times.

Box started his coaching career at Greenway High School, where he worked from 1971-75 as head of

the boys basketball and baseball programs. He led GHS to a second-place finish in the county tournament in 1975-76 and a fourth-place finish in the district’s 16-team tourney, posting a 20-14 record.

In 1976, Box took a position at Oak Grove High School in Paragould, where he went on to win conference championships at several invitational tournaments in both junior and senior high levels. The Oak Grove team was conference champs in 1980-81 with a 30-7 mark.

Box moved to Piggott High School in 1981, once again coaching basketball and baseball. PHS won the county championship in 1983, and Box led a team to a District Tournament championship, advancing to the state tournament. He also led a pair of baseball squads to the state playoffs.

In 1990, Box returned to Batesville, where he coached at Batesville High School until 2006. At BHS, he led the boys basketball program for 16 seasons, was the assistant baseball coach for eight years, and was the girls fast-pitch softball coach for seven years. He led the high school basketball team to 11 state playoffs and, in 1994, the state semifinals. His

ENGLISHMEN BECOME SCOTS (CONT.) their father had been given the option to come to the United States when he was a young man, but hadn’t been able to afford the move. Years later, he had the chance to come to the States and coach American soccer, but by then he had a wife and a family, and once again missed the opportunity.

“It’s a big risk, in a way, for my parents, because they have to pay out a lot of money to get us over here,” Robert admitted. “But we’re really blessed to have the parents we have, and they have always supported us for the hard work we’ve put in. We have a lot of support behind us, which is a huge help.”

THE 2012 SEASON at Lyon College didn’t start smoothly. Former coach Mitch McKay accepted another coaching position just prior to the Scots’ fall training camp. But with nine seniors and new 22

coach Michael Brookshire (formerly of Hannibal-LaGrange University), Robert said the change has gone well.

“The training sessions we’ve had since [Brookshire] got here were short, fast, and intense, just as I like,” Robert said. “I guess in a way it was a good thing, because we’re all in the same boat. I knew Jordy would be a big addition to our team, and I hoped Michael would be open to that, and he has been.”

Both Hall brothers now have aspirations of playing professional soccer in America, and this season could be a huge step toward making that dream come true. The brothers are excited about being together, joining their family with their new Lyon family, and making huge strides in their careers. Lyon College, they say, is the perfect place for them to be.

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She was born June 27, 1933, at Mountain View in the Richwoods community to Alva and Dorris (Tuttle) Martin.

She worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse for many years.

She was a member of the Mountain View General Baptist Church. Survivors are her son, Roger Ivy and wife Connie of Marcella; sisters Nola Pyle of Noblesville, Indiana; Vada Thompson of Locust Grove; Lola Solida of Bradford; Atha Grooms of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; brothers Alton Martin of Southside; Lonnie Martin of Anderson, Indiana; Doug Martin of Kokomo, Indiana; two grandchildren, Thomas Ivy and wife Andrea, and Sarah Cox and husband Will; and five great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Ivy, and son, Michael Ivy. BRIG. GEN. OLIVER WILLIAM “DUB” MYERS, ’52, former commander of the 39th Infantry Brigade of the Arkansas Army National Guard, died July 5, 2012 at age 82. Gen. Myers died at his home in Jacksonville with his wife of nearly 60 years, Billie Ann, by his side. Myers was born June 15, 1930 in Forrest City to Oliver C. and Gertie Riggs Myers. He graduated from Forrest City High School and received a Bachelor of Arts from Arkansas College (now Lyon College). In the fall of 1947, Myers enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. It was the beginning of a military career that, with only a brief interruption, would continue for 40 years. Myers enlisted in Battery B, 445th Field Artillery Battalion in September 1947. In February 1953, he was ordered to extended active duty and served in Korea with Battery C, 555th Field Artillery Battalion from July 1953 to November 1954. Upon release from active duty, he was reassigned to the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was federally appointed and recognized as a Brigadier General on August 5, 1982, and designated a STARC Commander of the State Area Command on July 23, 1984. Myers proudly appointed the first African American officer to a command leadership position in the Arkansas National Guard, and he was the first to recommend a female officer for command of a company. After his retirement from the National Guard in 1987, Gen. Myers worked as community relations manager for Gwatney Chevrolet in Jacksonville.

Throughout his life, he was involved in service to his country and his community in many roles. He received numerous military and civilian awards. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Lee Ann (Dewey) Mishler of Maumelle and Olivia Myers Farrell of Little Rock; grandchildren, Grant (Rebekah) Martin of Maumelle, Andrea (Sam) Dickey of Paragould, Max Farrell of Des Moines, Iowa, and Zoe Farrell of Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Luke Martin and Ella Dickey; two sisters, Alma Fall 2012

(Chas) Geiger and Barbara (I.B.) Stewart; brotherin-law Maj. Gen. (ret.) William (Gayle) Page and sister-in-law, Barbara Moore and a host of nieces and nephews.

FRANK H. SHELL, ’54, age 78, died March 19, 2012, in Batesville. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; sons, Jay and Joe Shell; daughters, Sarah Teague and Susan Allison; stepson, Sam Caery; and 16 grandchildren.

Mr. Shell was born July 6, 1933, in Sage. Shell was a natural athlete and earned scholarships in baseball and basketball at Arkansas College (now Lyon) and the former Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA). He played on pennant-winning minor league teams every year throughout the South. He collected several championship rings, watches, and MVP awards. He was also selected to play baseball on the elite Black Knights Company team during his service in the Army in Germany, making it to the semi-finals of the European GI World Series. While playing baseball, Shell sensed a calling to Christian ministry.

He earned master’s degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and the Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He taught and coached baseball at the former Southern Baptist College (now Williams) in Walnut Ridge. He also pastored Southern Baptist churches in Alicia, Walnut Ridge (White Oak and First), and Clinton in Arkansas. He contributed as pastor, associational director, and volunteer for several stints in Montana, including tenures in churches in Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, and Big Timber. Shell traveled to several countries as a missionary. He preached on every inhabited continent.

He presided as chairman of the board at Williams Baptist College during several terms and the baseball field at Williams Baptist is named for him. He continued to preach until last year. He was a member of West Baptist in Batesville. A Kiwanian for almost 50 years, he served as president in many of the towns where he lived. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a pilot. He was an avid gardener and an ardent outdoorsman.

ELEANOR VIOLA ELLEBRACHT, ’58, age 75, of Kirksville, Missouri, died May 9, 2012, in Columbia, Missouri. She married Pat Ellebracht in 1966, in Sidney.

Surviving are son Rex Ellebracht and wife Debbie and their children, Marcela, Jessica, and Jenny Ellebracht of Lawrence, Kansas. Also surviving are daughter Elena Asher and husband, Jon Asher, and 31

IN MEMORIAM their son, Brady Douglas Watkins of Shawnee, Kansas. A 1954 graduate of North Little Rock High School, Mrs. Ellebracht earned a B.A. degree from Arkansas College in 1958.

She took additional classes at the University of Arkansas.

She received an M.A. in Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers (Nashville) now Vanderbilt University. During the 1958-1959 school year, she taught English and World History and served as school librarian at Sulphur Rock. From 1960-1967, she was assistant librarian at Arkansas State University. She was employed as Reference Librarian at Truman State University from 1967 until she retired in 1997, where she also taught classes in library science. In Kirksville, Mrs. Ellebracht served terms on the boards of YMCA and Twin Pines Adult Care Center. She was president of Red Barn Community Arts League for two years and president of Quota International.

SHIRLEY C. MCCALEB, ’58, age 76, of Batesville died Jan. 4, 2012. Survivors: son, Joseph McCaleb; daughter, Laura Hudson; sister, Joanne Platt; brother, Charles Reaves.

GEORGE ANN (ROBINSON) SIMS, ’62, age 75, of Batesville, died on May 23, 2012, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock.

She was born March 4, 1937, in Batesville to George Henry and Ann Pelly Robinson. George Ann graduated from Batesville High School and continued her studies at Ouachita Baptist University and Arkansas State University. A lifelong Batesville resident, she was a member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was an active member of PEO and led a Bible study group for many years. Her daughter, Georgette King Sims of Little Rock, and her son, Noel Robinson Sims of Batesville, survive her.

Her husband, Noel “Curley” King Sims, preceded her in death. George Ann was a homemaker, a passionate advocate for animals, a genealogy buff and an avid Anglophile.

PEGGYE IMOGENE (TOLBERT) WINNINGHAM, ’62, died April 29, 2012, in Conway. She was born Jan. 15, 1942, at Hoxie. The family moved to Jonesboro in 1947. When Peggye was beginning the seventh grade, she was tested and scored so high that she was immediately moved up to grade nine.

She graduated from Valley View High School and entered Arkansas College at age 16. At Arkansas College, she met Doyce Stanton Winningham, and they married August 13, 1960, and moved to Greenbrier where Doyce had been hired as the junior high basketball coach. Peggye completed her bachelor’s degree in Conway at what is now the University of Central Arkansas in 1962 and began her teaching career at Greenbrier. Peggye went on to earn three master’s degrees in the fields of English, history, and counseling as 32

and where I wanted to be. I didn’t want to go to a big college and graduate with people that I had never met in four years of school.”

well as certification in Gifted and Talented Programs. She established the Gifted and Talented programs in the Morrilton school system where she was counselor for six years.

Doyce and Peggye retired and bought a large farm west of Center Ridge where they were recognized more than once as “Farm Family of the Year.” She is survived by two sons, Denny Lee and wife Rebecca of King George, Virginia, and Joe Don Winningham and wife Caroline of Conway, and five grandchildren.

JAMES “JERRY” F. HITCHING, ’67, age 66, of Marietta, Georgia, died March 23, 2011. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mr. Hitching was employed by Hardee’s Food Systems as a franchise service consultant. He served our country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam era obtaining the rank of sergeant. Mr. Hitching was assigned to the Third Armor Division in Germany. He was an active member of the Patriot Guard Riders and while in Chattanooga he volunteered with the Salvation Army and Junior Achievement. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hitching of Marietta; daughters, Julie Beith of Marietta and Cheri Hitching of Lithia Springs; three grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Andrews of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.

CONNIE (BILBREY) MATTHEWS, ’91, age 61, of Bethesda, died March 17, 2012, at her home. Born October 2, 1950 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lester Bilbrey and Dottie (Runsick) Bilbrey. She graduated from Clover Bend High School and then went to Arkansas College where she received her bachelor’s degree. She received her master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She was a retired school teacher who taught third grade for 20 years. She was a member of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Danny Matthews of Bethesda; one son, Keith Matthews and his wife, Lesley, of Batesville; two grandchildren: Eli Matthews and Claire Matthews; two brothers: Sonny and Gary Bilbrey of Walnut Ridge; three sisters: Kathryn Doyle, Barbara Gaither, and Rosene Bilbrey, all of Jonesboro; and several nieces and nephews.

BILLY DAN GALLAGHER, age 66, of Batesville died Jan. 15, 2012. He was born at Black Rock to John William and Mary Elizabeth Long Gallagher. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Gallagher; sons, Keith Gallagher, Chris Gallagher, and Brian Scott Gallagher; one brother; four sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He retired from ConAgra Foods in Batesville after 43 years of service. He was a member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church near Bethesda.

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The 21-year old said he had never heard of Lyon before he was told about the option to attend. But despite what he calls a tough first year and a 10-6-1 season record, he knew right away that Lyon was the place for him.

“After the first year, I won’t lie, I wanted to leave after the tough season we had. But . . . the people that are around here, it’s just like family, and I couldn’t leave this place. It was very special right away. All the lads were one big group and all hang out together and support each other. Everybody here at Lyon wants to get to know you, especially if you’re an international [student]. So that side of it was big for me, and that’s why I wanted to stay here. And I’m really glad I did.”

MEANWHILE, BACK IN ENGLAND, Jordan, three years the younger, had professional aspirations of his own and was also playing club ball, hoping to earn a pro contract.

“I spoke to my parents at least twice a week on Skype,” Robert explained. “Jordy [Jordan] was doing his thing and I would ‘see’ him on the weekends when he got back. I would ask him how he was doing and push him on to make sure he was doing his stuff and keep working toward possibly getting a professional contract there.”

When Jordan didn’t ink a professional pact, he had a backup plan to join his brother in America. He said he was planning on making the move to the U.S. regardless of Robert because of the opportunity to play collegiate and, hopefully, professional soccer if he didn’t sign with a pro team in England.

“I had visited America . . . for a month with my parents when Robert went to California to play [in the Professional Development League] with California Seahorses last summer,” Jordan said. “I went over to see him and knew I wanted to come back.”

JORDAN ADMITS THERE IS A FIERCE COMPETITION between the brothers, but Robert said it’s a very healthy relationship, and they’re glad to be finally playing together for the Scots.

“We’ve always been competitive since I was this high,” Jordan said, holding his hand near his waist.

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“But I’m still teaching him some things from England, because he’s come over here and lost his physical edge of the game. I know he doesn’t want to get a lot of fouls and free kicks, but I’m trying to bring his physical things back to him, things he showed in our last exhibition against Hendrix.

“At first I was getting a little frustrated with [Robert] during games because I know how good he is. And sometimes he lets himself down, and I find myself getting frustrated at him, and he’ll do the same to me. So after the game we tell each other what we think of each other, like if we think the other is too slow to the ball or we’re not seeing [the ball] quick enough. And then the next training session we’re taking that and getting better.

“I think it’s benefitting both of us because we both have the same passion for the game.”

“I’ve never played properly with [Jordan] before,” Robert said. “I don’t know if it’s a big brother thing, but I’ll always watch to make sure he’s doing his stuff properly. I’ll get on his back. I don’t feel like I’m just playing my game any more, I’m also watching his.

“You always look out for your teammates, but when it’s your brother, it’s completely something else.”

THE BROTHERS NOTED the variations in soccer between England and America.

“The major difference in the game is the physical side of it,” Jordan said. “In England it’s much rougher and quicker. When you’re on the ball, you get pressure no matter where you are on the pitch. In America, the game is a lot more technical. Here there’s a free kick almost every time there’s physical contact, but in England you can get away with it a lot.”

Jordan said that he and his brother have brought a lot of skills to America that will help them.

“The main thing I learned in England was the defensive shape. In England it’s all about the shape from the back [of the defense]. Defending is more important than anything else. So we always had good team shape more than anything else.”

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THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS LYON IS PLEASED to pay tribute to the many donors who gave to the College during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012. Their generous gifts, both large and small, continue to help fulfill the promise of this institution.

The Lyon College administration has made every effort to recognize all of the College’s generous supporters. If your name has been omitted or spelled incorrectly, please accept our apologies and bring the error to our attention so that we may correct our records.

Jordan (left) and Robert Hall

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ROBERT AND JORDAN HALL admit they are as competitive as two people can be when playing soccer— typical for brothers. They hope that competitiveness will help them reach the professional level as they push each other to excel.

in 2009 after failing to obtain a professional soccer contract in his homeland. In his last three seasons, he’s helped the Scots to a combined 30-19-5 record (.612), scoring 17 goals and adding six assists, despite usually playing in the defensive backfield.

Despite their increased drive when they’re on the field with the other, the brothers didn’t officially compete together until they left their home in Hull, England, and crossed the Atlantic to play for the Lyon College Scots.

“I played club ball for the Doncaster Rovers in England for two years,” Robert said. “I tried to get a professional contract, but nothing happened. But there was this guy that was linked with America and getting guys over here. That’s when I joined up with an agency and got a scholarship offer here at Lyon. I had a few schools to choose from, but Lyon was like a small community, and that was more like a family

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and Universities Mrs. John Blyth Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Dr. Charles Fallis, ’49 W. P. Florence Estate** Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38 Ruth V. Horne Living Trust** Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Life Plus Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr. Andrew Nelson Estate** Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nichols Mrs. Mary Lou Oliver Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49 R. E. Lee Wilson Trust Foundation Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and

Educational Trust Kathryn and Stephen Harrow Smith Estate** Norris C. Taylor Estate** The Freeman Foundation Mr. John Trimble Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Susie Welch Estate** Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whiteside III Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Mr. Perry Wilson Dr. and Mrs. Robert Young III Fall 2012

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The Founders Circle comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $10,000 to $24,999 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Gail Bellingrath and Mr. Mac

Bellingrath III, ’75 Bellingrath Investments Limited Partnership Mrs. Penny Churchill and Dr. David

Churchill, ’81 Citizens Bank of Batesville Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cooke First Community Bank of Batesville Fred T. Griffin Estate** Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57 Liberty Bank of Arkansas Ms. Margaret Martin Mrs. Kathleen Parnell and Mr. Albert

Parnell, ’65 Mrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath Pugh Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stephenson Dr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts

THE TARTAN SOCIETY

The Tartan Society comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $5,000 to $9,999 annually to Lyon College.

Arkansas Community Foundation Mrs. Kay Arnold Mr. Don Bedell Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bell Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell

Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and

Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72 Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch, ’62, and

Mr. James Crouch Mrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert

Forrest, ’97 Mr. James Gilliam Jr., ’95 Mrs. Judy Hance and Mr. Eric Hance, ’78 Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and

Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62 Mrs. Sarah “Cricket” Oquist, ’93, and

Dr. Rodney McFadden Mr. Mark Nichols REB Farms, LLC Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64,

and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson III Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc. Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Mrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John, ’67,

and Mr. James St. John Ms. Anne (Maxfield) Strahl Mr. Stephen Williams, ’82 Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

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Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Allen Mrs. Edie Allen and Mr. Kenny Allen, ’70 Arkansas Hoops, Inc. AT&T Mr. T. Maxfield Bahner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. Marlon Banks, ’03 Dr. and Mrs. Seth Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Barnett Jr. Mr. James Barnett, ’47 Dr. Amber (Cooper) Bazler, ’04, and

Mr. Thiago Bazler, ’05 Dr. and Mrs. David Bell Dr. William Beller, ’63 Beller Dental Clinic Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and

Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62 Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and

Mr. David Blair Mrs. Liz Branch and the Reverend

Dr. William Branch Jr. Dr. Benjamin Bridges, ’97 Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown Mr. and Mrs. James P. Buchanan Dr. William Bulkley Adm. Robert Carius Dr. Djuana (Mason) Cartillar, ’89, and

Mr. James Cartillar Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cheatham Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cole Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course Dr. Vicky (Scritchfield) Crittenden, ’78,

and Mr. William Crittenden Mrs. Gretchen Crow Custom Printing Co., Inc. Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist, ’83, and

Mr. Eric Dahlquist, ’92 Mrs. Dana Daniel and Mr. Scott Daniel, ’92 Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Drilling Dunvegan Foundation of Clan MacLeod

Society USA Mr. and Mrs. Davis Duty East Harding, Inc. Econo-Mart Pharmacy Edward Jones Entergy Corporation Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47

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Mr. Mark Light, ’92 Mrs. Polly Livingston Lucas, Merriott & Associates, Inc. Luther King Capital Management Mr. Van Manning Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Mr. and Mrs. Tibor Mazar Dr. James McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Max McElmurry Mr. Thomas McGill Medical Park Orthopaedic Clinic Dr. and Mrs. Clinton Melton Dr. Scott Merrell, ’92 Midwest Lime Company Mrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery, ’51 Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54 Mrs. Mary Mosley MPE Consulting Engineers, Inc. Dr. Frances Ketz and Dr. Patrick Mulick Mrs. Laurie Osborne and Mr. Bobby

Osborne, ’65 Osborne Leasing, Inc. P.E., Inc. Mrs. Laura Parks Mrs. Carolyn (Yeager) Peiserich, ’95, and

Mr. John Peiserich, ’95 Pleth, LLC Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista Presbytery of Arkansas Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and 6

Mr. Alan Queen Mrs. Karen7Rayburn and Mr. Len Rayburn, ’91 Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed, ’48, and

Dr. Stanley Reed Mr. Dwayne Reliford, ’94 Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey, ’64, and

Mr. John Richey Dr. Wanda (Allender) Rider, ’54 Roark-Perkins-Perry-Yelvington, P.A. Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson, ’59 Mrs. Alma Rogers and Mr. Donald

Rogers, ’88 Mrs. Haley Rugger and Mr. Joseph

Rugger, ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell Mr. and Mrs. James “Shep” Russell III Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford, ’80,

and Mr. Bruce Rutherford, ’77 Mr. and Mrs. James Rutherford III Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rutledge The Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Sale Scoutware Mrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell, ’59, and

Mr. Jimmy Shirrell, ’58

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The Highlander Society comprises individuals and organizations who contribute from $1,000 to $4,999 annually to Lyon College.

Mrs. Lois Ferguson First Presbyterian Church of Batesville, AR First Presbyterian Church of Winnsboro, TX Mr. John Forkner, ’89 Dr. Deborah Fulbright, ’75 FutureFuel Chemical Company Mr. Richard Galbraith, ’65, and the late

Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith, ’65 Gordon and Shirley Garlington Mrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace, ’58, and

Mr. Preston Grace Jr., ’60 Greenway Dr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend

Brien Hall, ’92 Ms. Gretchen Hall, ’01 Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton, ’96, 1 Hamilton, ’94

and Mr. Kevin Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance, ’52 Mr. Jeffrey Hardin Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey, ’71, and

Mr. Jon Healey Mr. and Mrs. David Heringer Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hicks Jr. Dr. Doin Hicks, ’53 Mr. and Mrs. David Hidy Dr. Charles Hoke Hoke Limited Partnership Dr. and Mrs. Paul Holifield Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00 Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg, ’73,

and Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr., ’72 Mrs. Kay Holmes and the Honorable Paul

“P. K.” Holmes III Mrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes, ’60, and

Mr. Bill Hughes, ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Brice Jackson Ms. Judy Jeffery, ’69 Dr. and Mrs. Jay Jeffrey Mrs. Kristie (Gay) Jenkins, ’92, and

Mr. Kevin Jenkins, ’86 Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnston Dr. Leticia (Wright) Jones, ’01, and

Mr. David Jones, ’99 Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman, ’53 Mrs. Starr (Belleville) Kent, ’88, and

Mr. Johnny Kent, ’64 Kent’s Firestone Service Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ketz Jr. Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall, ’54,

and Mr. Louis Kuykendall LaCroix Optical Co. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Lea Ms. Kristen Light

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Mrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray

Simpson III, ’01 Mrs. Betty Sloan Dr. and Mrs. John Sloan Sloan Farms Inc. Mrs. Lesley Smith and Dr. Shane Smith, ’93 Ms. Sarah Smither Sonic Building Partnership Mrs. Hope Spragins Dr. and Mrs. John Spragins Stanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC

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Jeep Ram Mrs. Anne Stewart Mr. Marshall Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strack Mrs. Margaret Sturch The Crow Foundation 3 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Townsley Dr. and Mrs. Bill Tranum Travelers Community Connections Ms. Malinda Tulloh Verizon Foundation Dr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker, ’00, and

Dr. Robin Walker Mrs. Janis Walmsley and Mr. Bill

Walmsley, ’63 Walmsley Law Firm Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann, ’73, and

Mr. Garry Wann, ’66 Dr. Michelle Warden and Mr. Kirk Warden Dr. and Mrs. Dan West White River Health System, Inc. White River Petroleum Co., Inc. Col. and Mrs. Richard Wilhelm Dr. Virginia Wray Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery)5Yeager, ’67, and

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Mrs. Nina Avant and Mr. Clifton Avant, ’78 Mrs. Betty (Massey) Barnett, ’87, and

Mr. Charles Barnett Mr. Jack Biderman, ’78 BMR Transport, Inc. Mrs. Sara Boone and Mr. Nevil Boone, ’63 BSN Sports Mr. Todd Budy Dr. Robert Cashner, ’65 Cave City Pharmacy Clan Wallace Society World Wide Mrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80 Cottonwood Medical, Inc. Cutco Corporation Ms. Mary Day Mrs. Alberta Ericson and Master Chief

Edward Ericson, ’89 First Presbyterian Church of Camden, AR First Presbyterian Church of Newport, AR First Presbyterian Church of Van Buren, AR Galyean, LP Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass, ’82, and

Mr. James Gass, ’84 Ms. Kerri Glaude Mr. and Mrs. Gary Goforth Ms. Diana (Wilson) Gray, ’88 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderman Ms. Frances Hendricks Ms. Olivia Hicks Mrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks, ’50, and the

Reverend Roy Hicks, ’50 Highrock Farms, Inc. Independence County Off-Road Kallsnick, Inc. Ms. Stephanie Keith, ’90 4 Hot Springs Village, AR Kirk in the Pines, Mrs. Frances Moore-Kyle and Mr. Stuart Kyle L. D. GAL, Inc. Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen, ’76, and

Mr. Ronald Lewallen, ’74 Dr. and Mrs. Tim Lindblom Love Law Firm, P.C. Ms. Judy Loving Mrs. Linda Magouyrk and Mr. David

Magouyrk, ’74 Mr. Joshua Manning, ’06 Med Aesthetics Natalie’s Mr. Gaston Orahood, ’13 Peggy Ann Prints and Custom Frames 9 Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe

Pool, ’75 Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Chuch SPRINKLER SYSTEM

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Pulaski Veterinary Clinic Lt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75 RCI Service Dr. Tara Reynolds, ’95 Rhyno Enterprises LLC Mrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards, ’78, and

Mr. Ferry Richards Mr. and Mrs. Biff Rogers Mrs. Annette Rollins and Dr. Jim Rollins, ’69 Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60 Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schwarzkopf Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seasholtz Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock Ms. Patricia Seibert, ’83 Mrs. Sara (Bork) Sergent, ’03 Mr. Billy Sexton Mr. Jeff Showalter Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skinner Spring River Presbyterian Church Stephens, Inc. Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens, ’56, and

Mr. Calvin Stevens Ms. Kimberly Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Doug Strickel Mrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford, ’59, and

Mr. Byron Swafford Sr., ’61 Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor, ’46 Mr. Donald Taylor, ’01 Mrs. Lisa Taylor and Mr. Stan Taylor, ’73 Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg

Tebbetts, ’96 Dr. Jason Timmons, ’96 Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and

Mr. Lawrence Trussell Mrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner, ’64, and

Mr. Larry Wagoner Mr. and Mrs. Mark Walker Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Whitlow Williams Equipment Co. Mr. David Winberry Mr. and Mrs. Perry Yohe Mr. Ryan Young, ’08 UP

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Mr. Bill Adair Adams & Cooper Plumbing Co., Inc. Advanced Tech Group, Inc. Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson, ’70,

and Mr. Michael Alberson Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Alfano Cpt. Scott Alfano Ms. Jordan Aliviado, ’12 All Star Music Mrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee, ’52 Mr. Nathan Alloway Mrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred, ’49 Mr. A. P. Alpuerto Mr. and Mrs. John Alsup Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alt Mr. and Mrs. Russell Amos Amy Long Photography FEC

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Mr. Felix Thibault Village Shoe Shop Mr. Melvin Vines, ’64 Vines Cabinet Shop Mrs. Heidi (Helmke) Von Hoffmann, ’85,

and Mr. Christian Von Hoffmann Mrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and

Mr. Fred Wann, ’59 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weeks Mrs. Cheri (Engle) Weitkamp, ’92, and

Mr. Roger Weitkamp, ’91 Mr. Andrew West White River Diagnostic Clinic, P.L.C. 3 White River Distributors Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Ms. Frances Winfrey, ’12 Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the late

Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62 Woodlands Presbyterian Church WRD Entertainment Inc. Wright County Land Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Carter Yeatman FEC

Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones, ’47, and the

late William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63,

and Mr. Kuno Juergenson Mrs. Bettye Kerns and Mr. Arthur Kerns, ’72 Killer Kallz Dr. Charles Kimball II King Rhodes Rentals Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Koelemay Mrs. Judy Ann Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lancaster Law Office of James A. Holmes, PC Ms. Margaret LeJeune Mrs. Gretchen Logan Dr. and Mrs. Darrell Loyless Mr. and Mrs. James 2 Matheney Jr. Mr. Benjamin Matheny, ’03 Matthews Dental Clinic McElmurry Realtors Mr. Scott Mcleod Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dirksen Mrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum, ’66 Mr. Vincent Moore, ’09 Ms. Patti Moyers Mrs. Karen Myers 1 ’59 Mrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, Photography by Robert O. Seat Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pierce Presbyterian Women of Batesville, AR Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Rebel River Adventures Ms. Louetta Riley, ’77 Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Inc. Dr. Helen Robbins Mrs. Rosemary Robertson and

Mr. Lavaughn Robertson, ’64 Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers,

’57, and Mr. Lloyd Rodgers Mr. James “G. G.” Rutherford Jr., ’42 Mrs. Claire Sale, ’96 Mrs. Sunny Schellinger-Krowski, ’88, and

Mr. Bradley Krowski Dr. Donna Shaw and Dr. Roger Shaw Mr. and Mrs. David Shedd Ms. Loretta Shell J. T. Skinner, Attorney at Law Ms. Kitty Sloan Mrs. Laura Stewart and the Reverend

Stewart Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Spiteri Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96,

and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97 Mrs. Whitney (Williams) Steele, ’03, and

Mr. Nick Steele

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Bad Boy, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Barbara Jean Ltd. Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and

Mr. Dean Barron Mrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham, ’67 Batesville Surgery & CT Imaging Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and

Mr. Michael Beary, ’79 Dr. Martha Beck Ms. Connie Boyster Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum, ’82 Mr. Russell Branscum, ’77 Dr. and Mrs. Paul Bube Mr. Marion Burton Mrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell, ’75,

and Mr. David Campbell, ’75 Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and

Mr. Steve Case Mr. Michael Cline Mr. Chris Colbath Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Cooke Cosmetic Surgery Center Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Mrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig, ’49, and

Dr. Robert Craig, ’45 Ms. Kimberly Crosby, ’92 Crown Point Resort Dr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena Czerwinska DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Little Rock Mr. and Mrs. John Durant Ms. Adele Fendley Ferneau Mr. Jason Finney, ’92 Flowers Baking Company Mr. Thurman Ford Jr., ’56 Dr. and Mrs. Kurt Grafton Mrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin, ’03, and

Dr. Rodney Griffin, ’96 Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley, ’52 Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden, ’47, and

Mr. Donald Hedden, ’50 Ms. Jill Hedler, ’12 Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard, ’64, and

Mr. Edward Hibbard, ’62 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78 Highland Family Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hinton Ms. Jessie Hurt, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hyatt J. T. Skinner, Attorney at Law Jamestown Investment, Inc. Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLC

1. Information/Security 2. The Scot Shop 3. Kitchen 4. Servery 5. Dining hall 6. President’s Dining Room 7. Gallery 8. Deck

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Higginbotham’s daughter, Evelyn Clare

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the Episcopal Church of Atlanta. After that, he was sent to the School of Theology at Sewanee: The University of the South, where he received a diploma in Anglican Studies. “I was Anglican!”

Higginbotham said.

Higginbotham was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church on June 29, 2008, and he began his first cure (spiritual charge) at St. Benedict’s parish in Smyrna, Georgia, where he is now entering his fifth year of ministry.

St. Benedict’s, a new church development when Higginbotham started working there, has grown from 150 parishioners to 820 under four years of Higginbotham’s guidance. Higginbotham said that he focuses on “ways to welcome newcomers and seekers into the tradition of the Episcopal Church, encouraging them to explore a life-long practice of their faith.” The ministry, according to Higginbotham, has a focus on spiritual formation, membership integration, and pastoral care.

“It is very enriching work,” Higginbotham said. He has increased his focus on becoming a contemplative leader during his time at St. Benedict’s, often asking himself, “what it means to integrate contemplative aspects of prayer and meditation into the ‘everyday’ life of parish ministry.”

Higginbotham has great appreciation for Buddhism, and he has spent his time at St. Benedict’s considering new spaces for interfaith dialogue as well as exploring “the richness” he finds in grounding his leadership in the practice of prayer and discernment.

(Stiles), ’02, who teaches fourth grade at Mt. Bethel Elementary School, at Lyon College. The two became good friends, and today they have been married for over nine years. “My life is very focused on being a father, husband, and priest,” Higginbotham said, noting that he strives to lead a very balanced life.

With his demands at St. Benedict’s and other spiritual endeavors, Higginbotham treasures the time he spends with his family. He finds himself drawn away for feast days or meetings. “We hold our Saturdays sacrosanct,” he said.

Along with his responsibilities at St. Benedict’s, Higginbotham has developed the Obedire Project, which is a “contemplatively oriented curriculum that encourages the life-long practice of faith.”

When he looks back on his time at Lyon, Higginbotham recalls being told of the difference between “learning about something” and “learning how to think,” which he believes a liberal arts college fosters. “Lyon helped teach me how to think, how to be aware, how to analyze,” Higginbotham said, “I learned to study the genome of goldfish, isolating specific growth hormones. But I also learned how to become disciplined in my own studies.”

Through the project, Higginbotham hopes to promote listening within his parish. “It really is amazing what happens when we listen to people instead of telling them what we think they should know about being a member of the church,” Higginbotham noted.

He also noted that despite his science major, he filled in his schedule with classes he wanted to explore, such as religion and philosophy classes. “At this point in my life, I think God was winking at me,” Higginbotham said.

He also chairs the Commission on Spiritual Growth in the Diocese of Atlanta, where he works with a team of clergy and lay people who offer retreats and workshops throughout the diocese.

He views his degree in “the study of life” as a second sphere that allows him to appreciate the complexity of life. From his time at Lyon, Higginbotham has come to the conclusion that college students should be mindful of their extracurricular activities and the classes they take for the sake of taking them.

Spiritual leadership aside, Higginbotham dedicates much of his time to his family—wife Lisa, and daughter Evelyn Clare, 51/2. Higginbotham met Lisa Fall 2012

“Your vocation just might lie there!” he said.

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2001 ALUM GOES FROM BIOLOGY TO THEOLOGY

// by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

THE REVEREND STUART HIGGINBOTHAM graduated from Lyon College with a biology degree, and a few years later he acquired a parish. Needless to say, Higginbotham did not take the orthodox route after graduation.

“If you would have asked me my senior year if I would end up being an Episcopal priest, I would’ve laughed,” Higginbotham said, noting that his degree did not lead him to his current occupation at all.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in 2001, Higginbotham attended Columbia Theological 14

Seminary in Georgia. There, he “delved deeply into theological studies only to find out I was not Presbyterian.” Higginbotham found himself questioning his future after this “odd” realization.

“There was a part of me that was rising to the surface, an awareness, and I felt strongly led to explore life and ministry within the Episcopal Church,” Higginbotham said of his eventual epiphany.

He finished his masters of divinity degree and then worked for two years as a hospice chaplain while completing the vocational discernment process for The Lyon College Piper

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DR. CHRISTEN STROLLO is the visiting assistant professor of chemistry.

She received a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at Riverside in June. Strollo also earned a master’s degree from UC Riverside. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Strollo was a teaching assistant at UC Riverside throughout her time at the university.

She is interested in analytical, atmospheric, environmental, and physical chemistry. She has developed those interests through laboratory work in mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance.

She received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award in 2007, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellowship from the University of California in 2006, and second place in the Analytical Division at the 70th Annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention, held at Ursinus College. She received the NSF Research Fellowship from the University of Michigan in 2005 and the Summer Research Grant from Muhlenberg College in 2003.

MS. DEBRA HOLMES has joined the Academic Services staff as a theatre technician.

She has worked behind the scenes on more than 20 theatrical productions over the past 10 years. Holmes received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2005, and three years later, she earned a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Her teaching experience includes being an adjunct instructor at the College of the Albemarle and adjunct instructor and technical director at Randolph College. She has served as a guest lecturer on set design and makeup at the University of North Carolina, Weaver Academy, Randolph College, and the College of the Albemarle.

She has worked in all aspects of the theatre, including lighting and sound, properties, puppetry, costumes, and scenery. She will teach two theatre courses at Lyon this fall as well as work on theatre productions.

MS. KAREN GRAHAM is stepping in as Lyon’s new choral director this fall. She also will direct the Batesville Community Choir.

Graham received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 2003, where she also earned a master’s degree in music (vocal performance) nine years later. In this time, Graham frequently performed, gave recitals, and coached others on their performances. She was the State NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) winner in 2012 and won Outstanding Opera Student in 2011.

She was a member of UCA Choir, Chamber Choir, UCA Opera, and University Singers. She taught voice at the Community School in Conway. While earning her master’s degree, she was a graduate assistant for the voice faculty, where she taught classroom voice.

Graham has experience teaching vocal technique to students at various stages of developments as well as years of experience directing choirs from junior high through college level.

MS. BRANDI KROLL of Mountain Home has been hired as the new transfer and international student coordinator.

Kroll is a 2012 Lyon graduate.

MR. TRENT WEEKS of Batesville has been hired as an enrollment services representative at the college. Weeks, a 2012 graduate of Lyon College, will cover Missouri and parts of northwest Arkansas.

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LYON HIRES NEW FACULTY, STAFF MEMBERS DR. SUZANNE CUNNINGHAM praises experience as the key to success. She brings plenty of it—more than 35 years of teaching experience—to Lyon College as a visiting assistant professor of education.

Cunningham received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Arkansas State University in 1974. While studying at ASU, she worked at the Dr. John T. Gray Memorial School, where she worked with special education students. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in special education from Southeast Missouri State University, Cunningham began teaching special education at Booneville, Missouri.

She moved to Houston, Texas, and taught special education classes at Aldine and Cypress-Fairbanks schools—while she studied at North Texas State University—before returning to Booneville for two years. She received her master of education degree from the University of Missouri.

She was assistant principal for few years at Lewisville, Lanier High School, Gullet Elementary School, and Winn Elementary School, all in Texas. She became principal of Winn Elementary School in 1995—the same year she received her doctorate of educational administration from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In 1999, she became principal of the newly opened Hermelinda Rodriguez Elementary School in Austin, where she served for 10 years. The school enrolled more than 950 students with low socio-economic status and had a mostly minority demographic. Under Cunningham’s tutelage, the school earned “recognized” status in 2001-02 and 2004-05, and achieved a “Gold” rating in reading and math.

DR. CASSIA OLIVEIRA has been appointed assistant professor of biology at Lyon College.

Oliveira spent the past year working as a lecturer in biology and lab manager at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Prior to that, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Nebraska’s School of Biological Sciences and an National Science Foundation (NSF) postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas’s Department of Biological Sciences.

She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, where she worked as both an undergraduate researcher and a graduate research assistant. Following her master’s degree, Oliveira studied at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville for her doctorate in ecology and evolutionary biology. She worked as an National Science Foundation graduate research assistant during this time.

Oliveira specializes in evolutionary biology, genetics, and ecology, although she has a secondary interest in principles of biology, cell biology, molecular biology, population and quantitative genetics, and phylogenetics.

She taught three courses this past year at Concord University and has served as a guest lecturer and teaching assistant at the University of Arkansas.

MS. MORGAN PAGE is serving as a visiting assistant professor of art at Lyon this fall.

Page received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography and digital media from the University of Houston, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2008.

Page has taught as an adjunct instructor at the Mitchell College, the University of Bridgeport, the University of New Haven, Rutgers, Mason Gross School of the Arts, and most recently, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art in Old Lyme, Connecticut.

She received the Paul Robeson Emerging Artist Award, the Adolf Konrad Artist-In-Residence Award (through the Newark Museum), and a Curricular Grant for her digital photography course at Mitchell College.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael McQueen Ms. Anna McSpadden Mr. Donald McSpadden, ’75 The Reverend Nancy McSpadden Mrs. Dorothy McWeeny, ’62, and the

Reverend William McWeeny, ’63 Ms. Laura McWilliams, ’07 Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and

Mr. Gerald Meacham Ms. Guillermina Mera Merchants & Planters Bank Mr. James Milburn, ’67 Ms. Martha Miller, ’73 Ms. Mary Miller Mr. and Mrs. Carlin Miller Ms. Joyce Mills Ms. Susan Mills Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minney Mrs. Fran Mitchum and Mr. Robert

Mitchum, ’67 Ms. Nicole Mobley Mr. P. D. Moncrief Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jose Montes Ms. Lisa Montgomery Mrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore, ’63, and

Mr. Jackie Moore Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Moore Jr. Mr. James Moore Ms. Jeanie Stewart Moore Ms. Johnnie Moore Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Moreno Ms. Martha Moreno, ’11 Mr. Gary Morgan Ms. Tina Morrison Mrs. Anita Morse and Mr. David Morse, ’72 Mrs. Virginia Moser Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mott Mrs. Rosalie Mullane and Mr. George

Mullane Jr., ’75 Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Murphy My Honey Bee Photography Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Myers Miss Vickie Kay Mynatt Nailsville Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nast Mr. Charles Neal Mr. and Mrs. Don Neal Mr. Watson Neal, ’10 Dr. and Mrs. Greg Neaville Mrs. Sue and the Reverend Richard Neelly Mr. and Mrs. James Nell Mr. Herbert Nelson, ’64 Ms. Denise Nemec, ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nettles Fall 2012

Mr. and Mrs. William Nevils New Vision Graphics Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Newell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newsom Jr. Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton, ’63 Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel, ’97, and

Mr. Bradley Nikkel, ’96 Mr. Thomas Nixon, ’77 The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce)

Norton, ’72, and Mr. David Norton N-Sta-Smile Ms. Bridget Nutt, ’10 Olde Country Picture Framers Ollie’s Gift Shop Mrs. Mary (Morris) Olson, ’76, and

Mr. Michael Olson Mr. and Mrs. Bill Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olwell Mr. and Mrs. Clem Onukwube Mrs. Virginia Orick and Mr. Stephen

Orick, ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Orman Mrs. Cathy (Bland) Orr, ’03, and

Mr. Andrew Orr, ’03 Mr. Clayton Orr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orton Mrs. Laurie Ouber and MSGt. Billy Ouber Mr. Erick Oyemaja, ’12 Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker, ’75, and

Mr. David Parker, ’74 Mrs. Anna Parks Ms. Marcia Parman Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Parman Mr. Thomas Parman Ms. Kathleen Parnell, ’68 Mrs. Sharmilee Patel and Mr. Dharmesh

Patel, ’92 Payless Shoe Source Mrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton, ’98, and

Mr. Brian Payton Peabody Hotel Mrs. Donna Pectol and Mr. Ernie Pectol, ’73 Dr. and Mrs. John Peek Mrs. Jackie Pelham and Mr. Daniel

Pelham, ’99 V. Peres Mrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey, ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Roger Perry Petals & Plants Florist and Gifts Mr. Ryan Petty PF Chang’s China Bistro Mrs. Ruby Pfitzner and Mr. Edward

Piftzner II, ’79

Mr. Xander Verona Phifer Mrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips, ’53,

and Mr. R. B. Phillips Mrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips, ’77 Dr. Vanessa (Laminack) Pickett, ’04, and

Mr. Tanner Pickett, ’02 Dr. and Mrs. Craig Pickren Mrs. Carolyn Palmer Pierce Ms. Jeanette Piker, ’94 Pizza Hut Dr. Joel Plaag Ms. Sonya Platt, ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Poff Mrs. Marie Polk and Mr. Douglas Polk, ’77 Ms. Brenda Popp Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter, ’82, and

Mr. Jeff Porter Mr. and Mrs. George Pouliot Mrs. Kristin (Kimball) Powell, ’94, and

Dr. Jay Powell, ’94 Mrs. Corinne (McEntire) Power, ’91, and

Mr. Mark Power Mrs. Eupha Pratt and Mr. Edward Pratt, ’38 Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt, ’98, and

Mr. Joseph Pratt Premiere Tans Presbyterian Church of Bull Shoals, AR Presbyterian Women of Hot Springs, AR Presbyterian Women of Hot Springs

Village, AR Presbyterian Women of Lake Charles, LA Presbyterian Women of Marianna, AR Ms. Morgan Presley, ’06 Mr. John Pruett Ms. Natalie Pruitt, ’99 Mr. David Pryde, ’14 Mr. Brandon Qualls, ’07 Mr. and Mrs. David Rae Mrs. Emilie (Brady) Ralston, ’03, and

Mr. Jason Ralston Ramada Ms. Tami Ramey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. William Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rawlings Mrs. Kathryn Ray and Mr. Bill Ray, ’66 Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray, ’42 Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray, ’01, and

Mr. David Ray Mr. Donald Ray Mr. Glenn Reed Refuge Call Company Mr. August Reichenbach, ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renn HR 9

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Ms. Julie (Hughes) Reves, ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reynolds Mrs. Kathleen Reynolds and Mr. Joe

Reynolds, ’71 Ms. Robin Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. David Rezabek Dr. Ann Rhodes and Mr. Paul Rhodes Mrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson, ’98,

and Mr. Kris Richardson, ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ricker Mrs. Joan Ridgeway Riverfront Steakhouse Robert H. Carter, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Roberts Mr. Christopher Robertson, ’07 Mrs. Amber Robinson and Mr. Scott

Robinson, ’01 Jeirein Robison Mrs. Virginia Rodgers and Mr. Joe

Rodgers, ’58 Dr. Monica Rodriguez Dr. and Mrs. Walter Roettger Mrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe, ’00, and

Mr. Jeremy Roewe, ’00 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rogers Mrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers, ’67, and

Mr. Frank Rogers, ’67 Mrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William

Rollinger, ’89 Mrs. Mary Root and Dr. Paul Root, ’54 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rose Mr. and Mrs. S. Ross Dr. Julia Roulier and Dr. Scott Roulier Mr. Tristan Rudd, ’04 Mr. Kenneth Rueter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rush Mr. and Mrs. Norm Russell Mrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford, ’56, and

Mr. Robert Rutherford, ’49 Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan, ’97, and

Mr. Robert Ryan Mr. Michael Ryan, ’76 Sakura Japanese Steak House Dr. Kelli Sanders and Mr. Chris Sanders Mrs. Julie (Billingsly) Sandy, ’07 Mrs. Marjorie (Sells) Sarina, ’49, and

Mr. Chester Sarina Ms. Rachel Sauser, ’05 Ms. Kim Savage Mr. Mark Scanlan, ’99 Mr. and Mrs. William Schatzley Mrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler, ’62, and

Mr. Harvey Scheffler Schirmer Enterprises, Inc. HR 10

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schmidt Ms. Kathryn Schuschke Schwegman Office Supply Mr. and Mrs. Keith Scott Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott Ms. Tonya Scrimshire Mr. and Mrs. Roger Scroggs Sears, Batesville, AR Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and

Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sepanek Sr. Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs, ’84, and

Mr. Michael Severs Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sexton Mr. Greg Sharp Mrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61 Mrs. Barbara Shaw and Mr. Larry Shaw, ’66 Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw, ’66, and

Mr. James Shaw Mr. Roger Shaw Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shedd Ms. Margaret Shell, ’43 Mr. and Mrs. William Shell Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shelton Mr. Mark Shelton, ’88 Shelton Sanitation, Inc. Mrs. Jennifer (Cross) Shepherd, ’07, and

Mr. Andrew Shepherd, ’05 The Reverend Robert Shepperson, ’51 Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman, ’70,

and Mr. Leon Shipman Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Showalter Mr. and Mrs. David Shutt Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr., ’84 Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12 Mrs. Jeanne (Forkner) Simpson, ’87, and

Mr. Mike Simpson Mrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson, ’76, and

Mr. Kenneth Simpson, ’76 Mrs. Heather (Mize) Skinner, ’05, and

Mr. Harold Skinner, ’06 Ms. Pam Skorusa Mrs. Patty Slider and the Reverend

Charles Slider, ’67 Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr., ’00 Mrs. Penny Sloan and Mr. Clay Sloan, ’81 Mr. Larry Sloan, ’35 Mr. Adam Smith, ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith Mrs. Marla Smith and Dr. Clinton

Smith, ’61 Ms. Deborah Smith, ’72 Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith, ’52, and

Mr. Calvin Smith, ’51

Mrs. Karen (Holder) Smith, ’91, and

Mr. Billy Smith Mr. Lionel Smith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Mr. Timothy Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Lemke Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smithson Mrs. Pat (Binder) Sneed, ’78, and

Mr. Harold Sneed Mr. Matthew Snyder, ’06 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Snyder Sodexo Dining Services Sonny Williams’ Steak Room Mr. and Mrs. James Soule Mr. and Mrs. James Soule Jr. Southern Bank Southern Charm Gallery & Gifts Mrs. Alisa (Hook) Spence, ’93, and

Mr. Gregory Spence Mr. Jacob Sperry, ’09** Mrs. Frederic Spies Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Spiro Spiteri Mr. and Mrs. Wallie Sprick Mr. Michael Springer, ’74 Stage, Batesville, AR Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stanford Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stanley Mrs. Isabel Stanton Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stanton Mrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph, ’66 Mr. and Mrs. David Statler Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed Miss Ann Stephens, ’65 Mrs. Jack Stephens Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson, ’78 Mrs. Andrea (Jeffrey) Steward, ’89,

and Mr. Martin Steward, ’86 Ms. Sherri Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stewart Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and

Mr. Kel Lange Mrs. Kay Stice Ms. Dara Stine, ’02 Mr. Keith Stipo Mrs. Kathleen Stockman Mr. John Stokes Mrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes, ’41 Mr. Ryan Story Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stroud Jr. Mr. Robert Stroud Sr., ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strout Mrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker, ’00 Sue’s Kitchen The Lyon College Piper

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THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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WELCOME

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Mrs. Pat Sugg and Mr. Thomas Sugg, ’53 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10 Ms. Amanda Suttles Mrs. Lara (Obert) Swearingen, ’04, and

Mr. Russ Swearingen, ’04 Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the

Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58 Synod of the Sun Mrs. Joellyn (Zid) Szura, ’93, and

Mr. Adam Szura Mr. Michael Tackett Tami’s Hair Studio Dr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate, ’97, and

Dr. Christopher Tate, ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tatem Sr. Ms. Barbara Taylor Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Ms. Jean Taylor Mrs. Linda (Richardson), ’84, and

Mr. James Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Mark Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Todd Taylor Mrs. Terri Teague-Ross, ’99, and Mr. Jason Ross Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Templin Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tenace Sir Cecil and Lady Jeanette Tennant Terri B’s The Course at Eagle Mountain The Full Moon The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain The Grapevine Home The Home Place The Interior The Italian Grill The Spotted Finn Ms. Mary Lee Thessen Mr. Benjamin Thielemier, ’07 Dr. Misty Thillen, ’76, and Mr. Michael Witt Mr. and Mrs. Joey Thomas Mr. Michael Thomas, ’75 Thompson’s Jewelry Thunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina

Sales and Service Ms. Stacy Tierney, ’04 Mr. Andrew Todd, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. John Todd Mr. Edward Tolson, ’75 Tommy Hairfigures Mrs. Surennah (Werley) Toon, ’05, and

Mr. Hilary Toon Mr. A. C. Tortorich, ’12 Ms. Cathy Ann Touhy Fall 2012

Tractor Supply Co. Mr. John Treat, ’91 Tri-County Supply Company, Inc Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and

Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50 True Value Building Supplies Trumble’s, Inc. Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker, ’78, and

Mr. Thomas Tucker, ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tucker Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill, ’82 Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59 Mr. Terry Turner, ’82 U.S. Pizza Company University of Arkansas at Little Rock Mrs. Talli (Powers) Vance, ’04, and

Dr. Dustin Vance, ’03 Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Vaverka Ms. Erin Vickers, ’99 Mrs. Sarah Wagster, ’86 Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Walker Mr. Johnnie Walker Mr. and Mrs. Lary Walker Mr. and Mrs. John Walker Mr. Marcus “Jim” Wallace Mrs. Ann Walmsley and Mr. Andrew

Walmsley, ’96 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walton Mr. Harley Ward, ’03 Mr. Jonathan Ward, ’10 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward Mrs. Alex (Jones) Watkins, ’09, and

Mr. Christopher Watkins, ’06 Mrs. Lindsey Way and Mr. Philip Way, ’98 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waymack Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weakley Mr. Don Webb, ’76 Ms. Vicki Webb Mrs. Jennifer Webster Mr. Jim Weis Dr. and Mrs. Randall Wells Mrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland, ’77,

and Mr. Terry Westmoreland Dr. Sarah Weston, ’91 Mr. Gerald Westpheling Mr. Jerry White, ’07 White Goat, Little Rock, AR Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse, ’68 Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener, ’78, and

Mr. Dennis Whitener, ’77 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. Kim Whitson Mrs. Peggy Whitt and Mr. Danny

Whitt, ’67

Mrs. Cynthia Whitton and Mr. George

Whitton, ’74 Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and

Mr. James Whorton Ms. Cheryl Wiggins Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Wiggs Mrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern, ’61, and

Mr. Fred Wilbern Mrs. Alise Wilkinson and Mr. Mitchell

Wilkinson, ’50 Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets, ’68 Ms. Deborah Willhite, ’74 Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams, ’47 Mr. Jon Williams Mrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams, ’61, and

Mr. Presley Williams Mr. Corliss Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Willmuth Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Wilmes Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson Mr. Craig Wilson, ’00 Mr. Dennis Wood Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wood Ms. Nadine Woodyard Mr. and Mrs. Randall Worlow Mrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington, ’67,

and Dr. Cary Worthington, ’67 Mr. Darick Wright, ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wright Mrs. Betty Wright and Dr. John Wright, ’60 Mr. and Mrs. William Wunder Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wylie XI Tau Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Ms. Bess Maxfield Wellborn Yates Ms. Elizabeth Wellborn Yates Mrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young, ’96, and

Mr. Brad Young, ’97 Ms. Terri Young Ms. Linda Younger, ’80 Youngs Produce, Inc. Ms. Paula Zagata Mrs. Laura Zellmer and Mr. Jason

Zellmer, ’03 Mrs. Donita Zini and Mr. Brian Zini, ’94 Mr. and Mrs. Scott Zuege

THE BROWN SOCIETY

The Brown Society, named in memory of Mr. W. C. Brown and his sister, Miss Jean Brown, both of Hot Springs, Arkansas, recognizes and honors individuals who have remembered Lyon College in their estate planning. Members of the society are persons who have notified the College in writing that they HR 11

have provided for Lyon through their estate— in their wills, as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or through a charitable gift annuity or life income remainder gift, the principal of which will pass to the College upon their deaths.

Dr. and Mrs. Bill Tranum Dr. and Mrs. Dan West Mr. and Mrs. William Williams Dr. and Mrs. Sloan Wilson

Of Ms. Jennifer Grigg, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Gray Dellinger

GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR

Alumni and friends of the College who wish to become members of The Brown Society may contact Mrs. Gina Garrett, Executive Director of Advancement. Any information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Of the Arkansas College Class of 1978 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78

Of Dr. Sabash Galti Dr. Robert K. Bennett

Dr. Anne Allen and Dr. Charles Allen, ’61 Ms. Kathryn Beasley Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry, ’68, and the

Reverend Bruce Berry, ’68 Mrs. Janice Byars Dr. Martha (Heasley) Cox, ’38 Dr. Jamie Deere, ’95 Mr. Lawrence Derby Jr. Dr. Beverly Edwards Mrs. R. B. Ellis Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47 Mrs. Lois Ferguson Mrs. Mary Sue Hamilton Dr. Doin Hicks, ’53 Mrs. Mary “Dale” Hicks Mrs. Beth (Pegg-Clark) Highsmith, ’54,

and Mr. Sam Highsmith Dr. Charles Hoke Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway, ’00 Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson, ’57 Mrs. Joan (Creason) Jones, ’52, and

Dr. Gary Jones, ’50 Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr. Mr. Van Manning Jr. Mr. Thomas McGill Mr. Sam McGill Mrs. Delores Mitchell and Mr. Kenneth

Mitchell, ’51 Mrs. Peggy Mitchell-Ferris Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Mitchum Mrs. Mary Mosley Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Moss Mrs. Mary Lou Oliver Mrs. Frances “Sis” Bellingrath Pugh Mr. Terry Renaud Mrs. Norma Rollinger and Mr. William

Rollinger, ’89 Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson III Mrs. Anne Stewart Mrs. Connie (McKay) Stillwell, ’79, and

Dr. David Stillwell, ’79 Mrs. Rachel Taylor, ’73, and Dr. Charles

Taylor, ’38

Of Ms. Janet Band and Mr. Warner Phillips Dr. Robert K. Bennett

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Of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ballard Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and

Mr. Dean Barron

Of Dr. Wesley Beal Ms. Mauzel Beal Of Mr.Jimmy Bell Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Family of Jerry F. Rutledge Of Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. Brent Bell Of Mrs. Margaret Blyth Dr. and Mrs. Walter Roettger Of Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82 Mr. Stephen Case Of Mrs. Cassie Creighton Mrs. Jennifer (Ballard) Barron, ’94, and

Mr. Dean Barron Mrs. Michele Howard Of Dr. Ola Czerwinska Dr. Witold Czerwinski and Dr. Bozena Czerwinska Of Mrs. Norma (Black) Duke, ’55 Miss Ruth V. Horne Living Trust Of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Erstine Ms. Emily Erstine, ’00 Of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garner Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Ms. Cindy Gillaspie Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Mrs.Kay Hermansen-Pool Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Mrs. Michele Howard Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93

Of Mrs. Clarinda Foote Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard

Of Mrs. Nanette Garner Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Of Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr. Of Dr. Dorothy Landis Gray Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson, ’64,

and Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Mr. Darick Wright, ’83 Of Mrs. Tami Hall Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Of Ms. Suzanne Harris, ’12 Ms. Mary Jane Gocio Of Mr. David Heringer Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Bell Mrs. Taryn Duncan, ’91 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Ms. Chandra Huston Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe

Pool, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Of Mrs. Maxine and the Reverend Roy

Hicks, ’50 Dr. Melissa Hicks, ’78 Of Mr. and Mrs. Ray LaCroix Mr. and Mrs. Max McElmurry Of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Glass Dr. Robert K. Bennett Of Ms. Ann F. Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gunderman Of Ms. Deanna Massey, ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Of Mrs. Nicole (Johnson) Masterson, ’05 Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Mrs. Karen Moore Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr Of Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Rosalie Mullane The Lyon College Piper

TWO LYON COLLEGE STUDENTS spent last semester studying abroad. Senior Jessica Soule traveled to Concepcion, Chile, and junior Joseph Jones studied in Rwanda in Africa.

SOULE, OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK, studied at the Universidad San Sebastian, which is located about six hours southwest of Chile’s capital city. Soule wanted to study in a Spanish-speaking country to supplement her Spanish major. “I wanted somewhere in Latin America [rather than Spain] because it just seemed like more fun to me,” Soule said. She chose Chile specifically due to Concepcion’s political science classes.

Soule took a light load of three courses—History of the Chilean Republic II, Global Society, and Environmental Law—which gave her plenty of time to explore Chilean culture.

“My main goal was to experience and absorb all that I could of Concepcion and of Chile in general,” Soule said. “I was able to do just that.”

Concepcion’s environment appealed to Soule’s sense of adventure, since it is not a tourist city. Soule said she lived the life of a “foreigner in a completely new and alien city, country, culture, everything,” which allowed her to truly immerse herself in the culture of Concepcion. “Concepcion became my beloved ‘Conce,’ which I knew in and out, and I finally got the hang of all those ‘Chilenisms,’” she said.

Soule also traveled during her time in Concepcion; she visited some “really stellar locations” such as the Atacama Desert, Northern Patagonia, and Easter Island. She praised the opportunity for showing her how independent she can be; she “not only survived but thrived” in a culture completely foreign to her.

She said she learned what she is capable of and how much inner strength she has.

“I fell in love with an entire country,” Soule said. “I can’t wait to go back.”

JOSEPH JONES, FROM NEWPORT, attended the National University of Rwanda in Butare, Rwanda, as well as Makerere University. He chose to study in Rwanda because his friend and fellow Lyon stuFall 2012

dent Canisius Mbarushimana peaked his interest in Rwandan culture.

Mbarushimana, originally from Rwanda, invited Jones to Rwanda Days 2011 in Chicago, where Jones fully realized “the culture and hospitality of [his] Rwandan friends.”

Immediately upon arriving in Rwanda, Jones’ host family accepted him into their lives. “[They] adopted me, and from the beginning they included me in very intimate parts of their lives,” Jones said. They became like real family to him; he said the saddest part of the trip was saying goodbye to “Mama and Papa Nassira, my brother Ismael, my sister Nassira, and all of my neighbors.”

Jones’ coursework included Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation; History, Culture and the Arts; and Ecology and Sustainable Development. He also worked as an intern at Ishyo Arts Center in Kacyiru, Kigali, where he traveled around Rwanda to “see the realities of Rwanda rather than only read about them.” He also helped organize an anniversary party for the Arts Center and conducted research and interviews with local artists for his research paper, “The Role of the Arts in Post-Genocide Rwanda.”

“The internship was a great opportunity for me to give back to Rwanda,” Jones said.

Living in Rwanda taught Jones the “erroneous” nature of the stereotypes placed on the Muslim community. Jones detailed the kindness his host family exhibited, noting that “they showed more kindness to me than many Christians have.”

“I had an epiphany in Rwanda,” Jones said, “and that is that human beings fear what they do not understand.”

Jones also found that Rwanda has escaped its “dark past.”

“The people of Rwanda are strong, and eighteen years after the atrocities, a new generation of enlightened, purpose-driven Rwandese have emerged and are determined to build their beautiful country upon integrity and respect for one’s self and humanity,” Jones said.

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Above: Jones in Rwanda

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

SEMESTER ABROAD GIVES LYON STUDENTS A NEW PERSPECTIVE // by Samantha Jones, ’14, Communications Assistant

Of Dr. Han Ong Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Of Ms. Hannah Pinegar, ’14 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alt Of Mrs. Billie (Tripp) Porter, ’48 Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp, ’48, and

Mr. Earl Tripp, ’50 Of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rau Jr. Lt. Col. Thomas Rau, ’75 Of Mrs. Kay Rush Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Of Ms. Amber Simpson, ’12 Ms. Tina Morrison Of Ms. Charli Steed, ’11 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steed Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54** Mrs. Tracy Stewart-Lange, ’86, and

Mr. Karl Lange Of Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts, ’07 Mrs. Gina (Block) Garrett, ’93, and

Mr. Lane Garrett, ’93 Of Dr. Terrell Tebbetts Mrs. Gretchen Logan Dr. Diane Tebbetts Mr. Greg Tebbetts, ’96 Of Mr. John Trimble Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr. Of Mrs. Jill Varner Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 Of Mr. Zachary Wallace, ’10 Ms. Patricia McClelland Of Dr. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair, ’68, and

Mr. David Blair Mrs. Gretchen Logan Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks, ’49

Of Mr. William Adair Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mrs. Alberta Marie Labus Alcorn Mr. Van Manning Jr. Of Ms. Laneal Altom Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mrs. Amanda A. “Trudy” (Churchill) Ashby Mrs. Dianne Austin and Mr. Bill Austin, ’62 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley, ’67, and

Mr. Larry Bentley, ’62 Mr. Elvis Clark, ’62 Mrs. Sharel Cuccia and Mr. Larry

Cuccia, ’62 Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams,

’61, and Mr. Caral Williams Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller,

’60, and Dr. Norman Miller Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins, ’63, and

Mr. Howard Hopkins, ’62 Mr. Ed Jolly, ’62 Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson, ’63,

and Mr. Kuno Juergenson Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion, ’66, and

Mr. Herman Killion, ’62 Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon, ’62, and

Mrs. William Ligon Jr. Mrs. Dixie Owens and Dr. Ben Owens, ’59 Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge, ’60 Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers, ’61, and

Mr. Hubert Sellers Jr., ’62 Mrs. Amy (Steele) Shaver, ’61 Mr. Clifford Tackett, ’60 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 Of Mr. James Balch, ’49 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Dr. and Mrs. Dan West Mr. Andrew West

Of Mr. Ferd Bellingrath Jr. Mr. Marion Burton

Of Mr. Stephen Williams, ’82 Mrs. Frances Williams

Of Ms. Carolyn (Maddox) Biderman, ’73 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Doyce Winningham, ’60, and the

late Mrs. Peggye Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Linda (Langly) Wann, ’61, and

Mr. Fred Wann, ’59

Of Mr. Adrien Bouchard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mr. Dennis W. Wright, Dean of Students Mr. Darick Wright, ’83 Soule on Easter Island

GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY

Of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young III Mr. Scott Mcleod Fall 2012

Of Mr. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown, ’67 Mrs. Mitcheal O’Neal Brown Of Ms. Isabelle Budy Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak

Of Mr. Virgil “Buddy” Butler, ’53 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Of Mrs. Thelma (Smith) Case, ’35 Mr. Houston Case** Of Ms. Joann McSpadden Davis Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Of Ms. Janet Dean Mrs. Hope Spragins Of Mr. Ben Dickens Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mr. Jason Lawrence Ennis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Black Of Drs. Jane and Daniel Fagg Mrs. Sharon (Webb) Blevins, ’94, and

Dr. Brooks Blevins, ’92 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Of Mrs. Betty Jo Perry Fallis, ’50 Dr. Charles Fallis, ’49 Of Mrs. Martha Bland Paisley Fast, ’47 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Domm Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fast Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught, ’47 Hot Springs Village Democratic Club Ms. Claudia Marsh Of Ms. Andrea Joy Forrest Mrs. Jennifer Forrest and Dr. Robert

Forrest, ’97 Ms. Susan Jeffries Of Mrs. Vicki Foster Ms. Erica Foster, ’04 Of Gramma Ruth Garner, ’39 Lauren and Kirsten Garner Of Ms. Eula (Maxfield) Garrott, ’06 Ms. Mary Day Of Mrs. Margaret Gerig Ms. Margaret Martin Of Mr. Dick Hardie Dr. Robert K. Bennett Of Mr. Jim Harkins, ’75 Mrs. Jane Gray and Mr. Peter Gray, ’75 Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mr. Ralph Hedden, ’50 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 HR 13

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Of Mrs. Gunny Hermansen and Mr. Boyd Hermansen Mr. and Mrs. Shane Howard Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Betty (Hail) Massey, ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey

Of The Reverend Basil Hicks Sr., ’40 Ms. Olivia Hicks

Of Mr. Loyd McGaha Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Floy Hoke Ms. Linda Bledsoe Ms. Marsha Hire Mr. Charles Hoke Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Hope Metcalf, ’42 Mr. and Mrs. Morrie Henjum

Of Mr. Graham Holloway Mrs. Victoria (Bates) Queen, ’93, and

Mr. Alan Queen Of Mr. Lazlo Hollyfeld Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell, ’96,

and Dr. Adam Sprankell, ’97 Of Mrs. Isabella Hubbard Ms. Renee Hubbard, ’72 Of Ms. Lydia Hutchison Mrs. Bettye Jones, ’47, and the late

Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Of Mrs. Wanda (Burks) Johnston, ’55 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mrs. Hope Spragins Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner, ’59 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Mr. William A. Jones Jr., ’48 Arkansas Presbyterian Women Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Mrs. Virginia (Porter) Kirk Mrs. Ginni (Tucker) Robertson, ’64, and

Dr. Adam Robertson, ’63 Of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Landers Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton, ’63, and

Mr. James Whorton Of Dr. Bart Lewis The Reverend Anna Bell and the

Reverend Stephen Bell, ’00 Ms. Sarah Donaghy, ’99 Mrs. Stacy Tebbetts and Mr. Greg

Tebbetts, ’96 Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Brice Jackson Of Mrs. Glenna Lindsey Ms. Johnnie Moore Of Mr. John T. Logan Mrs. Gretchan Logan HR 14

Of Dr. Paul McCain Mrs. Paul McCain

Of Dr. Edward Mosley Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case, ’82, and

Mr. Steve Case Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Mrs. Mary Mosley Of The Reverend James Mosley Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley, ’54 Of Mr. Jeff Myers, ’70 Mrs. Karen Myers Of Mr. Andrew J. Nelson II, ’69 Mrs. Ruth Anderson and Mr. Dale

Anderson, ’69

Ms. Trudy Hall Ms. Elaine Jett and the Jett Family Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Of Dr. Henry Schwartz Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam, ’59, and the

Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam, ’58 Of Mr. Otto Schwartz Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Mrs. Eliza Lowrey Scott Ms. Margaret Martin Of Mrs. Audrey (Martin) Seibert, ’48, and

Mr. Daniel Seibert Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association Of Ms. Mary Lou Shell, ’41 Ms. Ann Shell, ’42 Ms. Margaret Shell, ’43 Of Mr. Clay Sloan, Class of 1881 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Ms. Delois Nicholas Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Eugene Sloan, ’12 Ms. Kitty (Clay) Sloan

Of Ms. Karen Norman Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Ms. Dorothy Solida Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Charles Oliver Kappa Kappa Alpha Alumni Association

Of Mr. Jacob Sperry, ’09 Ms. Jessie Hurt, ’11

Of Mrs. Mary Oquist Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Fitzhugh Spragins Dr. and Mrs. John Spragins

Of Ms. Elmalee Parks Arkansas Presbyterian Women

Of Mr. Jack Stephens Mrs. Sue Stephens

Of The Reverend Limuel Parks Jr., ’51 Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mr. Wesley Stewart, ’54 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Dr. Alan Peterson Mrs. Hope Spragins Of Mrs. Eunice Robbins and Dr. Joseph H. Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Dr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Drs. Diane and Terrell Tebbetts Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Dr. Virginia Wray

Of Mrs. Jennifer Treadway Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Garner Of Mr. John Trimble V Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney Jr. Of Ms. Tressie Cole Westmoreland Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60 Of Mrs. Holly (Pierce) Williams, ’81 Mrs. Carolyn Palmer Pierce Of Mr. Charles Willmuth Mrs. Frieda Taylor and Mr. Don Taylor, ’56

Of Mr. Jerry Rutledge Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman

Of Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham, ’62 Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor, ’60

Of Mrs. Lynn Schmidt, ’78 Adm. Robert Carius Central Arkansas Rose Society

Of Mrs. Bess (Millen) Wolf, ’30 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker, ’61 Mr. James Barnett, ’47 The Lyon College Piper

Wilson’s great-great-grandfather, Robert E. Lee Wilson, founded the city of Wilson in Mississippi County and in 1885 also founded Lee Wilson & Co., which operated a farm, a railroad company, and other business interests.

Arkansas Business reported in its “40 Under 40” profile: “In late 2010, the family sold Lee Wilson & Co., and Perry Wilson has been able to refocus on building his business and corporate law practice in Little Rock, where he has managed a great deal of complex business litigation as well as multimillion-dollar transactions.”

Chairman Wilson grew up in the small town named for his family. “Growing up in Wilson was great,” he said. “My Mom will tell you that I spent sunup to sundown outside while growing up. I discovered at an early age that I love the outdoors. Living in Wilson was definitely good for that.”

Wilson went to a small Presbyterian school in Osceola through the 6th grade. “After that I went to Aiken Prep School in Aiken, South Carolina, for 7th and 8th grade, and then to Woodberry Forest in Orange, Virginia, for 9th grade. At that point, I had my fill of boarding school, and I went to Memphis University School in Memphis for 10th through 12th grade.”

He received his B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University and his law degree from the Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

“Batesville is one of Arkansas’ hidden gems, and Lyon College is a wonderful place academically and socially,” Wilson said. “I feel confident that once a prospective student visits Lyon and learns what Lyon and the surrounding area have to offer, they’ll never want to leave. One of our biggest challenges is getting the chance to make that lasting first impression.

However, President Weatherman and his staff at Lyon are making a difference in getting the word out around the country and in getting folks on campus.”

Wilson believes Lyon has several strengths to build on. “Lyon College is unique in the high-quality academic program it offers with a very low stuFall 2012

dent-to-teacher ratio that allows students to really spend time with their professors and get the most out of their education. Additionally, it is my feeling that Lyon, of all of the colleges and universities in the state of Arkansas, best embraces and utilizes the natural resources that the ‘Natural State’ has to offer. Lyon’s outdoors program is a perfect example of this.”

What does the new chairman hope to accomplish in the next five years?

“The Board of Trustees is definitely going through a transition process,” Wilson said. “I believe that this fact, my age, and the folks my age that I interact with around Arkansas are some of the main reasons that I was asked to chair the Board. Along with increasing enrollment and increasing the profile of Lyon College throughout the U.S., one of my main goals is to assist the current Board of Trustees in assembling the next generation of trustees who will take Lyon College to the next level.”

The new board chairman’s hobbies include hunting, woodworking, golf, and playing musical instruments.

“I started playing the drums when I was around 12,” he said. “I got in my first band when I was 13. Since everyone comes to the drummer’s house for practice, there were always lots of other instruments lying around my room, and I decided to learn how to play all of them. I now play drums, guitar, bass, and piano.

I want to learn the banjo next. No lessons on any of these; I play by ear.

“My band started writing all of its own songs when we were in the 10th grade (it was classified as “alternative” when that meant something), and we were offered a real-deal record contract when we were in the 12th grade. Instead of taking the deal, we all went to different colleges. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if we’d signed.”

Asked for a final comment, Wilson said, “I just want to re-emphasize how much of an honor for me it is to chair the Board of Trustees. I look forward to watching Lyon College grow and prosper over the next five years and for many years to come.”

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Mr. and Mrs. Deaun Baxter Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Ms. Mary Day Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LaCroix Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lewis Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham, ’64, and

Mr. Gerald Meacham Mr. Michael Schmidt, ’94 Mrs. Hope Spragins Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager, ’67, and

Mr. Danny Yeager

CHAIRMAN WILSON EXCITED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LYON

GIFTS IN KIND

// by Bob Qualls, Editor of The Piper

PERRY WILSON WAS ELECTED CHAIRMAN of the Lyon College Board of Trustees last spring. At age 38, he is one of the youngest board chairmen in Lyon’s history.

“I am flattered and honored that the Board of Trustees would place such a great responsibility in my hands,” Wilson said in a September interview. “I am also very excited about the future of Lyon College, and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to play a significant role in that future.”

Wilson, an attorney with the Barber Law Firm in Little Rock, joined the Lyon Board in 2009. He has served on the Education Committee, the Institutional Advancement Committee (which he chaired), and the Executive Committee. However, his connection to Lyon College began long before he became a trustee.

His father, Mike Wilson, was a longtime member of the Lyon Board. The elder Wilson died suddenly in 2008, but he had instilled in his son a love for education and an appreciation for Lyon College.

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“My father truly had a passion for education, and his involvement with Lyon College was a natural extension of that passion,” Wilson said. “I think that my Dad’s example in focusing on education in the state of Arkansas made a great impression on me. My Dad told me that dedicating his time to education was very rewarding for him because he was able to help create opportunities for students and see the fruit of his labor rather quickly in students who succeeded as a result of the opportunities that he helped to create.

I have followed in my Dad’s footsteps in this regard, and I have been fortunate enough to personally experience exactly what my Dad described to me.”

Wilson became a director of the Barber Law Firm shortly before his father died. Afterward, he took over several family businesses that his father had led.

It was a difficult time for Wilson and his family, but he told Arkansas Business when he made the publication’s “40 Under 40” list in 2011, “It was a tough time for me, but it was something that my Dad had inadvertently groomed me for very well.”

The Lyon College Piper

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Abbott Acadia Mrs. Nancy Love, ’12, and Mr. Kenton Adler Advanced Aesthetics All About Smiles Dental All Star Music Mr. Nathan Alloway Amy Long Photography Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson Anytime Fitness Ash Flat Tire & Lube B. F. Smith & Son Saddlery Bad Boy, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Barbara Jean Ltd. Beach Club BBQ Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary, ’80, and

Mr. Michael Beary, ’79 Dr. Martha Beck Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell, ’46, and

Dr. R. E. Bell Beller Dental Clinic Biggers’ Bluff Bed and Breakfast Ms. Judith Blackwell, ’05 BodyFit Bo-Kay Florist & Gifts Mr. Dustyn Bork Dr. Lise Bouchard Box and Turtle Boxhound Marina Resort and RV Park Mr. Matthew Boyd, ’12 Ms. Connie Boyster Brenda’s Flowers and Gifts Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow, ’69, and

Mr. Bill Bristow, ’72 BSN Sports Mr. Todd Budy Fall 2012

Carlee’s Crown Shop Carmike Cinemas, Inc. Cato’s Fashions Charles’ Lil Shop of Coffee Cherokee Village Suburban Golf Mr. and Mrs. George Chlebak Mrs. Kathy Clements, ’90, and Mr. Lyle Clements Colton’s Steak House & Grill Comfort Suites Mrs. Cindy Cooke and Mr. John Cooke, ’80 Cooper’s Hawk Golf Course Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Michael Counts Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock Downtown Mr. and Mrs. Dean Covington Cowboy’s Barbecue Crown Point Resort Custom Printing Co., Inc. Cutco Corporation Cutter’s Corner Ms. Carly Dahl Daily Grind Darling’s Fine Things Darrell’s Foreign Car Repair Mrs. Dana Davidson and Mr. Cord

Davidson, ’95 Mrs. Cindy Davis and Mr. Ricky Davis, ’80 Mr. Steve Davison Daylight Donuts Denim Blues Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dirksen DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock Downhome Country Kitchen Mr. Danny Dozier Dream House Edwin Watts Golf El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Elizabeth’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis II Dr. Gloria Everson Feathers & Gunpowder Ferneau Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzgerald Flying Fish Flying Saucer Fred’s Fish House GAMEDAY Sports, Inc. Mrs. Jean Garner and Dr. Carl Garner, ’38 Gearhead Outfitters Gillam Farms Mr. and Mrs. Gary Goforth Good Earth Pottery Dr. and Mrs. Kurt Grafton

Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Graham Dr. Julea Garner, ’84, and the Reverend

Brien Hall, ’92 Hampton Inn & Suites Little Rock-Downtown Hardy’s Spring River Lodge Mrs. Willa Harkey and the Honorable

John Harkey, ’57 Mr. and Mrs. David Heringer Heritage House Heuer’s Family Shoes Highland Family Dentistry Highland Twin Cinema Highrock Farms, Inc. Home Depot House of Flowers & Gifts Impulse Clothing Store Independence County Off-Road Ivory Owl Ms. Margaret Jeffrey Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, LLC Josie’s at the Lockhouse Just Chillin’ Frozen Yogurt Kent’s Firestone Service Killer Kallz King Rhodes Rentals Mr. Joe Kleine Mrs. Judy Ann Lambert Ms. Sherry Landers, ’12 Dr. George Lankford Ms. Connie Lapp Lefler’s Fashion Ms. Margaret LeJeune Life Plus Dr. and Mrs. Tim Lindblom Dr. and Mrs. Frank Lyon Jr. Main Street Gym Ms. Becky Manasco Marshall Dry Goods Co. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massey Matthews Dental Clinic Mazzio’s Pizza The Reverend Nancy McSpadden Med Aesthetics Ms. Mary Miller Mr. P. D. Moncrief Jr. Ms. Patti Moyers My Honey Bee Photography Nailsville Natalie’s N-Sta-Smile Ollie’s Gift Shop Mrs. Anna Parks Payless Shoe Source Peabody Hotel HR 15

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Dr. and Mrs. John Peek Peggy Ann Prints and Custom Frames Petals & Plants Florist and Gifts PF Chang’s China Bistro Photography by Robert O. Seat Pizza Hut Mrs. Kay Hermansen-Pool and Mr. Joe

Pool, ’75 Premiere Tans Mr. and Mrs. Bob Qualls Ramada RCI Service Rebel River Adventures Refuge Call Company Mr. Tommy Ricker Riverfront Steakhouse Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, Inc Sakura Japanese Steak House Schwegman Office Supply Sears, Batesville, AR Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seasholtz Mrs. Ashley Simpson and Mr. Ray

Simpson III, ’01 Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room Southern Charm Gallery & Gifts Mrs. Hope Spragins Stage, Batesville, AR Stanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC

Cadillac/Scott Wood Chrysler

Dodge Jeep Ram Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stroud Sue’s Kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullins, ’10 Swank, Jonesboro, AR Tami’s Hair Studio Dr. Diane Tebbetts and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts Dr. and Mrs. Edward Tenace Terri B’s The Capital Hotel The Course at Eagle Mountain The Full Moon The Golf Course on Turkey Mountain The Grapevine Home The Home Place The Interior The Italian Grill The Spotted Finn Thompson’s Jewelry Thunderbird Marina/Midlake Marina

Sales and Service Tommy Hairfigures Tractor Supply Co. HR 16

Dr. Anne (Rowland) Trussell, ’88, and

Mr. Lawrence Trussell U.S. Pizza Company University of Arkansas at Little Rock W.R.D. Entertainment Dr. and Mrs. Donald Weatherman White Goat, Little Rock, AR Ms. Kathy Whittenton, ’75 Williams Equipment Co. Mr. Corliss Williamson Ms. Frances Winfrey, ’12 WRD Entertainment Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wright Mr. and Mrs. Carter Yeatman Ms. Paula Zagata

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES ConocoPhillips Matching Gift Program Entergy Corporation GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Travelers Community Connections Verizon Foundation

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS YEAR

A number of Lyon alumni give generously every year. Many external funding agencies interpret this Alumni Participation Rate (APR) as a tangible measure of alumni satisfaction. In other words, every donor, not just every dollar, counts! For example, your contribution will help raise Lyon’s APR, which in turn may convince a foundation that Lyon is worthy of its support also; your $10 now may be just the vote of confidence needed to secure a multi-million dollar request from a foundation in the near future. Consistent annual giving, even if it is $10 each year, helps your Alma Mater by demonstrating to other potential funders that you care about her future. For more information about how you can strengthen Lyon’s reputation by showing your financial support, please contact Gina Garrett, Executive Director of Advancement, at (870) 307-7557.

1933 Fred T. Griffin Estate ** 1935 Mr. Larry Sloan 1938 Dr. Carl Garner Mr. Edward Pratt 1941 Ruth V. Horne Living Trust** Mrs. Katherine (Lenehan) Stokes

1942 Mrs. Marie Erwin Mrs. Charlotte (Agee) Ray Mr. G. G. Rutherford Jr. 1943 Ms. Margaret Shell 1944 Mr. Robert Stroud Sr. 1945 Mrs. Emma Lea Blackwood Dr. Robert “Lit” Craig Mrs. Frances (Spooner) Goodson 1946 Mrs. Polly (Lenehan) Bell Mrs. Bonnie (Hulett) Taylor 1947 Mr. James Barnett Mrs. Martha Fast** Mrs. Ruby (Barr) Faught Mrs. Emma Lou (Jones) Hedden Mrs. Bettye (Crow) Jones Mrs. Frances (Holloway) Williams 1948 Mrs. Betty Jo (Lenehan) Hall Mr. William Jones Jr.** Mrs. Urba (Carpenter) Reed Mrs. Katherine (Denison) Tripp 1949 Mrs. Elveda (Hopper) Allred Dr. John Bearden Mrs. Patsy (Chamberlin) Craig Dr. Charles Fallis Mrs. Tommie (Lenehan) Kelley Mrs. Peggy (Murphy) Parks Mr. Robert Rutherford Mrs. Marjorie Sarina 1950 Mr. Stanley Fast Mr. Donald Hedden Mr. Don Heuer Mrs. Maxine (Sharp) Hicks The Reverend Roy Hicks Mr. Jim Love Mr. William Matthews Mr. Earl Tripp Mr. Mitchell Wilkinson 1951 Mr. Charles Massey Sr. Mrs. Mary Lou (Gaither) Montgomery The Reverend Robert Shepperson Mr. Calvin Smith 1952 Mrs. Norma (Kinman) Allee Mrs. Mary (Conner) Doom The Reverend Robert Doom The Lyon College Piper

LYON FAMILY WEEKEND & PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL, SEPT. 14-16

Dr. Terrell Tebbetts at the President’s Council meeting

President’s Council cocktail reception

Dr. Scott Lien meets with a student’s family

Rodney Block and the Real Music Lovers Fall 2012

Dr. and Mrs. Weatherman at the Eds celebratory dance 5

DATES SET FOR FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION, HOMECOMING THE 2012 FOUNDERS’ DAY CONVOCATION will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 19, in Brown Chapel. This year’s observance of the College’s founding in 1872 will also celebrate the opening of the new Edwards Commons. Dr. John Griffith, Lyon College president from 1989-97, will present the keynote address: “Uncommon Excellence.”

The Edwards Commons ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony will be held at the new campus center’s plaza at the conclusion of the Convocation, followed by a buffet luncheon in Patterson Dining Hall.

Prior to his retirement in 2011, Griffith was president of Presbyterian College in South Carolina for 14 years. Before he held that position, he was dean of admissions and vice president for development at Davidson College. He served as president of Lyon College from 1989 to 1997.

Throughout his career, he has focused on board development, strategic planning, and resource development. He has also conducted numerous national searches for key positions at the collegiate level. He holds a B.A. from Dickinson College, a M.Div. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University.

He is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is married to Nancy Snell Griffith, author and researcher. They have two married children and four grandchildren.

HOMECOMING 2012 will be held November 2-4 at Lyon College. For several years, Homecoming has been held on Founders’ Day weekend in October, but the events were separated this year so Homecoming can coincide with a home basketball game.

Homecoming royalty will be crowned at the men’s basketball game on Friday night, November 2, in Becknell Gymnasium. The Scots will take on Ecclesia College in the homecoming matchup.

Recipients of this year’s alumni awards will be honored at a dinner Friday evening and then be recognized at the Homecoming game. The 2012 alumni honorees are as follows: »» Dr. Robert Craig, ’45, Distinguished Alumnus, a retired dentist from Batesville »» Dr. Lindy (Mason) Book, ’69, Distinguished Alumna, a retired radiologist, of Pocahontas »» Dr. Richard Ambler, ’02, Patterson Decade Award, a physician who lives in Neah Bay, Washington »» Mrs. Elizabeth (Rowe) Cummings, ’02, Patterson Decade Award, a Little Rock attorney »» Mrs. Mary Eleanor Mosley, Honorary Alumna Award, a retired teacher from Batesville and widow of Dr. Ed Mosley, longtime professor at Lyon The Alumni Council will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 3. The 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year classes will hold reunions on Saturday. Saturday evening will feature a concert by Lauren Gray, the former American Idol contestant from Cherokee Village. The concert will be held in Couch Garden, weather permitting.

Dr. John Griffith

Alumni baseball and basketball games will be played Saturday afternoon and a “Friends of the 50s” gathering will take place Saturday evening for alumni from 1950 to 1963. The annual Club 50 luncheon for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago will be held Sunday, November 4.

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Also on Sunday, First Presbyterian Church and Lyon College will observe the annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worship service at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel.

The combined Batesville Choral Society and Lyon College Concert Chorale and the Lyon College Pipe Band will offer music.

Watch for more information and a full schedule for Homecoming 2012 at www.lyon.edu.

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Mrs. Lou Ann (Stone) Hance Mrs. Annas (Bell) Heasley Ms. Virginia (Southerland) Henry Mrs. Donna (Rash) Smith Ms. Anne (Maxfield) Strahl 1953 Dr. Clyde Berry Dr. Arvil Burks Mrs. Janet (Parks) Burks Dr. Doin Hicks Mrs. Evelyn (Douglass) Hill Ms. Mary (Arnold) Kaufman Mrs. Florence (McLendon) Phillips Mr. Thomas Sugg 1954 Mrs. Charline (Thomas) Bice Mr. Marvin Bridges Mrs. Mary (Spragins) Kuykendall Mrs. Joanne (Nolen) Mosley Dr. Wanda (Allender) Rider Dr. Paul Root 1955 Mr. John Bates Mr. Jasper “Doc” Freeman 1956 Mr. William Coop Mrs. Frankie (Hudson) Crow Mrs. Barbara (Low) Driskill Mr. Thurman Ford Jr. Mrs. Ina (Nicholas) Rutherford Mrs. Frances (Benson) Stevens Mr. Don Taylor 1957 Mrs. Louise (Ferguson) Bunch Dr. Almeda (Samples) DeCell The Honorable John Harkey Ms. Beverly (Davis) Johnson Mrs. Frances (Bradford-Burks) Rodgers 1958 Mrs. Faye (Shoemaker) Bone Mrs. Ernestine (Teeter) Friedman Mrs. Nancy (Leonard) Grace Mr. Joe Rodgers Mr. Jimmy Shirrell The Reverend Dr. Walter Swetnam 1959 Dr. Ben Owens Mrs. Carol (Barnett) Robertson Mrs. Martha (Huggins) Shirrell Mrs. Catherine (Long) Swafford Mrs. Norma (Gray) Swetnam Mrs. Barbara (Buford) Turner Mr. Fred Wann 1960 Mrs. Sallye (McMillan) Dobbins Fall 2012

Mrs. Nona (Moore) Floyd Mr. Preston Grace Jr. Mrs. Margarett (Altom) Henley Dr. Robert Hess Mrs. Bettye (Millikan) Highsmith Miller Mrs. Sandra (Nash) Hughes The Reverend Billy Kimbrough Mrs. Louise (Crutcher) Rutledge Mr. Clifford Tackett Mrs. Ann (Westmoreland) Taylor Mr. Doyce Winningham Dr. John Wright 1961 Ms. Judith (Sheley) Baker Mrs. Betsy (Spragins) Gillaspy-Williams The Reverend Peter Hale Mrs. Glenda (Adams) Hess Dr. James Lang Mrs. Ann Lawrence Mrs. Joan (Hall) Sellers Mrs. Amy Shaver Dr. Clinton Smith Mr. Byron Swafford Sr. Mrs. Linda (Langley) Wann Mrs. Knoxie (King) Wilbern Mrs. Mary (Kojeski) Williams 1962 Mr. Bill Austin Mrs. Julia (Ellis) Austin Mr. Larry Bentley Mr. Elvis Clark Mrs. Jean (Rutherford) Crouch Mr. Larry Cuccia Mr. Edward Hibbard Mr. Howard Hopkins Mr. Ed Jolly Mr. Herman Killion Mrs. Beth Kramer-Ligon Mr. Phillip Lockard Mrs. Dorothy McWeeny Mrs. Patricia (Kruger) Scheffler Mr. Hubert Sellers Mrs. Peggye (Tolbert) Winningham** 1963 Dr. Charlene (Handford) Barlow Dr. William Beller Mr. Nevil Boone Mr. Jack Crump Mr. Jimmie Fields Mrs. Janie (Patterson) Hopkins Mrs. Margaret (Miller) Juergenson Ms. Carolyn Lawrence The Reverend William McWeeny Mrs. Anne (Griffin) Moore Mrs. Moorene (Goff) Newton

Dr. Adam Robertson Mr. Bill Walmsley Mrs. Jane (Landers) Whorton 1964 Dr. James Balch Jr. Mr. Richard Mike Gennings Mrs. Diane (Rogers) Hibbard Mrs. Freda (Smith) Jackson Mr. Johnny Kent Mrs. Beth (Mays) Meacham Mr. Herbert Nelson Mrs. Joyce (Reaves) Richey Mr. Lavaughn Robertson Mrs. Virginia (Tucker) Robertson Mr. Melvin Vines Mrs. Laura (Tackett) Wagoner 1965 Ms. Mary Canady Mr. Clarence Cash Jr. Dr. Robert Cashner Mrs. Barbara (Barnett) Galbraith** Mr. Richard Galbraith Mrs. Norma (Lacy) Hendrix Mr. Charles Ketz Mr. David McMahon Mr. Bobby Osborne Mr. Albert Parnell Miss Ann Stephens 1966 Ms. Judith Benson Mr. Lloyd Gill Mrs. Polly (Ross) Hayes Mrs. Glenda (Cannon) Killion Mr. James Lonsdale Mrs. Jimmie Anne (Davis) Mitchum Mr. Bill Ray Mr. Larry Shaw Mrs. Ona Marie (Brown) Shaw Mrs. Diane (Zimmerman) Staph Mrs. Genie (Towns) Thibault Mr. Garry Wann 1967 Mrs. Mary Ann (Anderson) Bassham Mrs. Martha (Marshall) Bentley Mr. Harvey Glatzer Lt. Col. Georgia (Martin) Haldeman Mr. Ellis Hayes Jr. Mr. Leonard Larson Mr. James Milburn Mr. Robert Mitchum Mrs. Jennifer (Engles) Rogers The Reverend Charles Slider Mrs. Frances (Satterfield) St. John Mr. Danny Whitt Mrs. Carole (Frizzell) Worthington HR 17

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Dr. Cary Worthington Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager 1968 Mrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond The Reverend Bruce Berry Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair Mr. Robert Bruina Mr. Richard Davis Mrs. Connye (Barker) Larson Mr. Duncan Macdonald Ms. Kathleen Parnell Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets 1969 Mr. Dale Anderson Mr. Thomas Arnold Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow Mr. Frederick Fennig Ms. Judy Jeffery The Reverend Lance Jones Mr. John Andrew Nelson II Estate** Dr. Jim Rollins 1970 Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson Mr. Kenny Allen Mrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig Mr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr. Dr. John McClay Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman 1971 Mrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop Mr. Lowell Estes Jr. Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey Mr. Joe Reynolds 1972 Mr. Edward Bradley Mr. Bill Bristow Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr. Ms. Renee Hubbard Mr. Arthur Kerns Mr. Sam Mascuilli Mr. David Morse The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton Ms. Deborah Smith 1973 Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater Mr. G. M. Burkland Mr. Johnny Henderson Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg Mr. Bill Hughes Ms. Martha Miller Mr. Ernie Pectol Mr. Stan Taylor Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann HR 18

1974 Ms. Josephine (Wilson) Barry Mrs. Carol (Misner) Board Mr. Ronald Lewallen Mr. David Magouyrk Mr. David Parker Mr. Michael Springer Mr. George Whitton Ms. Deborah Willhite 1975 Mr. James Andrews Mr. Mac Bellingrath III Mrs. Freda (Qualls) Briscoe Mr. David Campbell Mrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell Dr. Deborah Fulbright Mr. Peter Gray Mr. Larry Lawson Mr. Arthur Maune Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune Mr. Donald McSpadden Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker Mr. Joe Pool Lt. Col. Thomas Rau Mr. Michael Thomas Mr. Edward Tolson Ms. Kathy Whittenton 1976 Mr. Ben Brown Mrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen Ms. Denise Nemec Mrs. Mary (Morris) Olson Mr. Stephen Orick Mr. Michael Ryan Mrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson Mr. Kenneth Simpson Dr. Misty Thillen Mr. Don Webb 1977 Mr. Russell Branscum Mr. Philip Cargill Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper Miss Vickie Mynatt Mr. Thomas Nixon Mrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey Mrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips Mr. Douglas Polk Ms. Louetta Riley Mr. Bruce Rutherford Mrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland Mr. Dennis Whitener 1978 Mr. Clifton Avant

Mr. Jack Biderman Dr. Victoria (Scritchfield) Crittenden Dr. Thomas Ekman Mr. Eric Hance Dr. Melissa Hicks Mrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards Mrs. Patricia (Binder) Sneed Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener 1979 Mr. Michael Beary Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr. Ms. Kathleen Markey Mr. Edward Pfitzner II 1980 Dr. Freddie Avant Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary Mr. John Cooke Mrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton Mr. Ricky Davis Mrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood Mr. James Hamilton Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford Ms. Linda Younger 1981 Mrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard Dr. David Churchill Mrs. Diedra (Rutledge) DuPree Mr. Clay Sloan 1982 Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum Mrs. Sandra Brock Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill Mr. Terry Turner Mr. Stephen Williams 1983 Mrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist Mrs. Beth (Tucker) Little Ms. Patricia Seibert Mr. Darick Wright 1984 Ms. Jennifer Gallant Dr. Julea Garner Mr. James Gass Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr. Mrs. Linda (Richardson) Taylor Mr. Thomas Tucker 1985 Mrs. Karen (Day) Bailey The Lyon College Piper

WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY… Here’s what Lyon College students have to say about the new Edwards Commons: NORAH GNADE, SENIOR “It’s been a long time since students could all sit comfortably and enjoy eating in an actual cafeteria.

All the windows are great and make the cafeteria feel really bright and open. I love that we have a terrace once again to sit out and enjoy the nice weather. I’m just grateful the seniors were able to enjoy the new building before graduating! It’s been difficult not having Eds as a common gathering place. I’m looking forward to hanging out in the new bistro like I did at the old Lyon Den.”

Arisa Sato (left) and JaeLynn Ellison (right)

October 2010. The building had been a centerpiece of the Lyon College community since the late 1970s, with the dining hall portion completed in 1983.

Edwards Commons was named for the late John W. and Lucille Welman Edwards of Batesville. Mr. Edwards was a former trustee and a banker who had given the largest gift for the dining hall project and the largest gift to the College ever made by a Batesville resident.

“I believe the Board of Trustee’s decision to keep the Edwards name on the campus center is very fitting,” President Weatherman said. “John Edwards and his family were very strong supporters of the College, and I am pleased their name will still be featured on this prominent building on campus.”

The project cost just under $10 million. Funding for the new student center came from insurance proceeds from the fire and from donations.

The remodeled building that was used as a temporary dining facility, The Temp, will once again house the Scottish heritage program and a fine arts studio.

A portion of the building may be used for special events and as a meeting space.

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HANNAH ELLIS, SENIOR “I am so excited about the new and improved Eds! The building is beautiful and a great addition to campus. The new programming rooms were very much needed, and I could not be more excited about having a Lyon Den again. (That was probably what I missed the most.) Kappa Sigma’s game room is fantastic as well. I am thrilled that I get to enjoy a year of this new building before I graduate. I was worried, after Eds burned down, that I would never get the luxury of having a cafe again.”

JONATHAN DANNATT, JUNIOR “The new building is awesome! The cafeteria provides the space for comfortable seating, and although the line may be a little bit slower, it is definitely worth the wait, because the quality of food has increased dramatically. The game room is great for both reading and homework, as well as hanging with friends and relaxing after a long day of classes. I am excited for the bistro to open for late night snacks. The new Eds is a great addition to this campus. The time we had to spend in the ‘gymeteria’ and the Temp has finally paid off!”

MOLLY YOUNG, JUNIOR “I really love the design, especially the windows, and I’m really excited for the opening of the bistro.

I’m . . . concerned about the garbage disposal system.

Otherwise, I think the new Eds has all the space our growing campus needs, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities will open up with its completion.”

See floor plans of Edwards Commons on Pages 16-19.

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EDWARDS COMMONS

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LESS THAN TWO YEARS after the original Edwards Commons was destroyed by fire, a new campus center bearing the same name opened in time for the fall term at Lyon College. The first meal was served in the new dining hall August 13.

The loss of Edwards Commons left students eating meals in the small practice gym of Becknell Gymnasium before moving last fall to a 270-seat temporary dining facility known as The Temp for the 2011-12 school year. The new dining hall will seat 350.

Construction on the new 44,000-square-foot building began in October 2011. Though construction on both floors is now finished, the student life offices are still awaiting furnishings and will not be ready for move-in until the end of the fall term.

In addition to the new dining hall and kitchen, the new building houses The Scot Shop (college store); a bistro; student life offices; student mailboxes; a student programming space; a game room featuring table tennis, pool tables, Foosball, and Wii systems; a cardio room; student government offices; conference rooms; the counseling center; and the health and wellness clinic. The dining area also includes a balcony that overlooks Bryan Lake.

A ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new center will be held Friday, October 19, immediately following the annual Founders’ Day Convocation at 11 a.m. in Brown Chapel. Former Lyon President John Griffith, who served from 1989 to 1997, will deliver the keynote address at the convocation.

Lyon College President Dr. Donald Weatherman said the campus hasn’t been the same without the place that was affectionately known as “Eds.” With the completion of the new student center and dining hall, the “heart” of the campus has been restored, he said. Students will once again have a central location to gather, eat, study, play games, and hang out.

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The student programming space will be known as the Maxfield Room, an auditorium where students can watch movies and perform. The room is named for the Maxfield family of Batesville. Two Maxfields, Charles and Mary, were in the first graduating class at what was then Arkansas College in 1876. Theo Maxfield was a college trustee in the early years and president of Maxfield Bank & Trust Co. in Batesville.

A fire destroyed the original Edwards Commons in The Lyon College Piper

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Mr. Chase Gipson Dr. Rodney Griffin Mrs. Jeannine (Duplessis) Hamilton Mr. Scott Hayes Mr. Alvin Malone Mr. Bradley Nikkel Mrs. Claire Sale Mrs. Monica (Alexander) Sprankell Mr. Greg Tebbetts Dr. Jason Timmons Mr. Andrew Walmsley Mrs. Ginger (Sipes) Young 1997 Ms. Jessica Baker Mrs. Mandy (Weaver) Bradford Dr. Benjamin Bridges Mr. Jeffrey Cable Mr. Flint Clouse Ms. Daisy Dyer Dr. Brian Evans Dr. Robert Forrest Mrs. Beth (Neelly) Gaines Mr. Trey Gaines Dr. Kristi (Thompson) Harris Mrs. Jennifer (Littrell) Hopper Mr. Scott Huffman Dr. Carrie (Boling) Hunter Mr. Laddie Hunter Mrs. Amanda (Ratcliff) Nikkel Mrs. Amy (Burns) Ryan Dr. Adam Sprankell Dr. Sarah (Burrow) Tate Mr. Brad Young 1998 Mr. Misha Kouliavtsev Mrs. Jennifer (Walls) Payton Mrs. Heather (Magouyrk) Pratt Mr. Kris Richardson Mrs. Melissa (Bristow) Richardson Mr. Adam Smith Mr. Philip Way 1999 Mr. Stefan Booy Mrs. Amy (Huffman) Boyce Ms. Casey Brown Ms. Sarah Donaghy Mr. Jason Earley Mr. Jason Ennis Mrs. Missy (Speer) Gipson Mr. Joshua Hanson Mr. David Jones Mrs. Lori (Carter) Laman Mr. Joshua Lane Ms. Susan Leach Mr. Houston Lyon HR 19

THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Mr. Daniel Pelham Ms. Natalie Pruitt Mr. Mark Scanlan Mrs. Terri Teague-Ross Ms. Erin Vickers 2000 The Reverend Stephen Bell Ms. Kendrea Benjamin Mr. Edward Brock Mrs. Anne Butcher Ms. Emily Erstine Dr. Carolyn (Green) Holloway Mr. David Kamps Mr. Terrell King Mr. Stephen Lewis Mrs. Erin (Eoff) Lyon Mr. Jeremy Roewe Mrs. Gretchen (Deering) Roewe Mr. Kenneth Slifer Jr. Mrs. Jennifer (Beckman) Stucker Dr. Crystal (Dickerson) Walker Mr. Craig Wilson Mrs. Kimberly (Dickerson) Young 2001 Mr. Joshua Baugh Dr. Bethani (Rydzewski) Bernaba Mrs. Kelly (Schafer) Booy Mrs. Maria (Kaloghirou) Furcron Ms. Gretchen Hall Dr. Leticia (Wright) Jones Mr. David Ray Mrs. Mary (Blake) Ray Mr. Scott Robinson Mr. Donald Taylor 2002 Mr. Michael Ennis Mr. Lane Jones Mr. Nicholas Kimes Mr. William Lassiter Mr. Tanner Pickett Ms. Dara Stine 2003 Mr. Marlon Banks Dr. Danielle (Temple) Barker Mr. Mark Cartwright Mr. Andrew Dixon Mr. Kevin Flinn Ms. Elizabeth Gabbard Mrs. Lacrisha (Bumpous) Griffin Mrs. Krystle (Perkins) Henry Mrs. Erin (Patton) Hueter Dr. Ryan Hueter Mrs. Allison (Turner) Kimes Mrs. Mary (Waggoner) Lassiter Mr. Benjamin Matheny Mr. Andrew Orr HR 20

Mrs. Catherine (Bland) Orr Mrs. Emilie (Brady) Ralston Mr. Joseph Rugger Mrs. Sarah (Bork) Sergent Mrs. Whitney (Williams) Steele Dr. Dustin Vance Mr. Harley Ward Mr. Jason Zellmer 2004 Dr. Amber (Cooper) Bazler Ms. Julie Church Mrs. Georganne (Frazier) Comish Mr. James Davenport Ms. Erica Foster Mrs. Carrie (Beyerle) Kilgore Dr. Vanessa (Laminack) Pickett Mr. Tristan Rudd Mr. Russ Swearingen Mrs. Lara (Obert) Swearingen Ms. Stacy Tierney Mrs. Talli (Powers) Vance 2005 Mr. Thiago Bazler Mrs. Holly (Collins) Beckwith Ms. Judith Blackwell Mrs. Melanie (Morrison) Buchanan Mr. Matthew Buchanan Ms. Heather Copeland Mrs. Leslie (Bragg) Gitz Mr. Justin Holt Mrs. Suzanne (Winford) McCracken Mr. Patrick McLaurin Ms. Rachel Sauser Mr. Andrew Shepherd Mrs. Heather (Mize) Skinner Mrs. Surennah (Werley) Toon 2006 Ms. Sarah Harvey Mr. Curt Hawkins Mr. Robert Kaloghirou Mr. Matthew Kramer Mr. Adam Long Mr. Joshua Manning Ms. Morgan Presley Mr. Harold Skinner Mr. Matthew Snyder Mr. Christopher Watkins 2007 Mr. John Boling Mrs. Shannon (Alexander) Boling Mrs. Nadine (Sullinger) Grady Mrs. Haley (Skinner) Hawkins Ms. Laura McWilliams Mr. Brandon Qualls Mr. Christopher Robertson Mrs. Julie (Billingsly) Sandy

Mrs. Jennifer (Cross) Shepherd Ms. Eleanore Tebbetts Mr. Benjamin Thielemier Mr. Jerry White 2008 Mr. Alex Huffman Mr. Ryan Young 2009 Ms. Jessica Brents Mr. Vincent Moore Mr. Charles Jacob Sperry** Mrs. Alex (Jones) Watkins 2010 Mr. Judson Deere Mr. Nathaniel Duncan Mr. Watson Neal Ms. Bridget Nutt Mr. Patrick Sullins Mr. Jonathan Ward 2011 Ms. Monica (Day) Didion Mr. Tracy Hissong Ms. Jessie Hurt Ms. Jessica Lange Ms. Martha Moreno Ms. Christine Tully 2012 Ms. Jordan Aliviado Ms. Teah Barham Mr. Blake Belvin Ms. Madeline Boyd Mr. Matthew Boyd Ms. Elizabeth Fuller Ms. Jill Helder Ms. Whitney Hill Mr. Tyler Hudgens Ms. Jessica Jones Ms. Sherry Landers Mrs. Nancy Love Mr. Erick Oyemaja Ms. Kaitlyn Patterson Ms. Amber Simpson Mr. Andrew Todd Mr. A. C. Tortorich Ms. Kelsey Ward Ms. Frances Winfrey 2013 Ms. Jordan Faulkner Mr. Gaston Orahood Mr. Jon-Michael Poff 2014 Mr. David Pryde

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PIPER T H E LY O N C O L L E G E

Fall 2012

Edwards Commons Reborn New campus center open for use

Spotlight: Perry Wilson

Lyon College Board of Trustees Chairman

Semester Abroad

Lyon students visit Chile, Rwanda

New Faculty and Staff Eight new faces for the fall semester

From Biology to Theology

The unorthodox route of Stuart Higginbotham

Photo: Edwards Commons topping-out ceremony, February 7, 2012

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Englishmen become Scots

English brothers play soccer for Lyon

Athletic Hall of Fame Five to be inducted in November

Alumni News and Notes

General notes, births, weddings, obituaries

Honor Roll of Donors

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A Letter from the President The start of a new school year is always an exciting time on a college campus, but this year has ushered in even more than the usual amount of excitement at Lyon.

In July, we received the final report from the Higher Learning Commission, renewing our accreditation through 2022. This positive outcome was due to extensive work by Lyon’s faculty and staff, as they completed the self-study and met with the site visiting team.

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On July 1, our new chairman of the Board of Trustees started his five-year tour of duty. Chairman Perry Wilson stepped into the role as retiring Chairman Raymond LaCroix Jr. finished his extended service to the College. While Chairman LaCroix will be greatly missed for his wit, his service, and his wisdom, we now anticipate the dawning of the Wilson era and what it will mean for Lyon.

The Second Annual

Black Tie Blue Jeans Ball

Perhaps the major development of the year is the opening of the new Edwards Commons. At its April meeting, the Board of Trustees named the new campus center after the Edwards family, which had provided the facility that burned down in 2010. The new Eds is a wonderful addition to Lyon, and we truly appreciate the many generous donors who have made it possible to open the new building debt-free.

A Benefit for Student Scholarships at Lyon College The Cow Palace at Chimney Rock Concord, Arkansas

Dr. Dickson Flake has been a tireless overseer of the building project as well as the renovations to the bathrooms in Blandford Hall. We are very grateful for his service. Mrs. Lynn Weatherman and the First Ladies’ Auxiliary have also contributed to campus improvements by funding and directing the refurbishment of Bevens Music Room and the renovation of the two adjacent bathrooms. This organization has done wonders in its first year, and I look forward to the Auxiliary’s positive impact on the campus in the coming years.

Silent and Live Auctions Gourmet Dinner Dance

The College’s athletic programs also will experience a major change this year, as we move from the TransSouth Athletic Conference to the American Midwest Conference. This transfer should ensure that all our teams will have a chance for post-season play. We hope that some will make it to the NAIA national playoffs as our women’s basketball team did this past year. Coach Tracy Stewart-Lange and her players have set a high standard for all our athletic teams.

Lyon welcomes a strong group of new faculty this year. Dean Virginia Wray, assisted by several faculty members, worked hard throughout the summer to ensure that these new instructors live up to the high quality of instruction offered by our returning professors.

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As we begin our new academic year, we feel a sense of promise in the various elements newly introduced to our community. Now that we have completed our self-study and achieved our ten-year reaccreditation, the time is here to develop Lyon’s next strategic plan. We will embark upon a year of program assessment culminating in defining our direction for the coming decade.

PIPER STAFF

As always, we continue to strive to make Lyon College the best possible institution of higher learning it can be. We owe that to our students, our faculty and staff, and to the larger community we serve.

Gina Garrett, ’93 Executive Director of Advancement

Nell Tebbetts, ’07 Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication

Sincerely,

Bob Qualls Director of Communications, Editor

Taryn Hill Duncan, ’91 Director of Alumni and Parent Services

Chandra Huston Assistant Director of Communications

Kenton Adler Instructional Technology and Prospect Research Associate

Michele Howard Advancement Data Manager

Kay Hermansen-Pool Administrative Coordinator for Institutional Advancement

Office of Public Relations P.O. Box 2317 Batesville, AR 72503-2317 www.lyon.edu

YOUR GIFT OF $125 TO THE ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND will secure a 4”x8” commemorative brick engraved with an inscription of your choice. This brick will be placed in a walkway outside Edwards Commons, becoming a permanent part of Lyon’s campus.

Order your brick online at www. bricksrus.com/order/lyoncollege/.

You may also donate to the Annual Scholarship Fund using the envelope at the center of this Piper.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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