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Dear Friends of Schreiner, This is the time of year when prospective students and their parents wrestle with decisions. Which college? And why? Given the variety of institutions of higher learning available in America, finding the answers can be quite complex. Certainly one question that is crucial to us is, “Why should I attend a small liberal arts college?” The question deserves a longer response than I can provide here, but it boils down to the kind of learning that best thrives in that setting. It is a comprehensive experience that adds up to far more than the sum total of hours spent in classrooms earning college credits. Rooted in class and laboratory experience, it develops through relationships with faculty who are mentors and friends and with staff who counsel on careers or personal issues. In a community of fellow learners, habits of inquiry are developed through a give and take process. The easy access to others that a small campus like Schreiner affords is enhanced by the fact that undergraduate instruction is clearly the first priority. Another dimension of learning at a place like Schreiner is the availability of leadership opportunities. Many of our students come from small towns and maneuver easily in a setting where they know others and are known. Others come from large urban high schools, where it was all too easy to disappear in the crowd. One thing that
virtually all students learn at Schreiner is that, whether on an athletic team, in a fraternity, in an honor society or in student government, at some point others will turn to them and ask, “Why don’t you handle this project?” Analyzing a task, putting together a team to accomplish it and completing the job is a great way to learn about yourself and your abilities and to prepare for life. Schreiner has been around for nearly 85 years. Schreiner University has existed only since 2001. One of our priorities as a young university has been to enrich the whole campus experience, and that comprehensive experience provides the authoritative answer to the question “Why should I attend a small liberal arts college?” Read the stories of some outstanding seniors in this SCENE. Read about the Center for Innovative Learning. Glance through the student awards. You will have a good appreciation of the fullness of the learning opportunities found at Schreiner, evidence of a young university that is maturing powerfully. We are pleased that prospective students and their families increasingly find at Schreiner an answer to the question “why?” that excites and attracts them.
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onthecover Schreiner seniors from left to right: Melissa Dunlap, Gregory Kirkham and Stephanie Ramirez. Photo by Bruce Dozier
SCENE is a publication of the University Relations Office and is distributed free of charge to Schreiner former students, current students, faculty, parents and friends. An online version is available at www.schreiner.edu/scene. Want to be included on the SCENE mailing list? Send your name and address to Amy Armstrong, Schreiner University, CMB 6201, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028, or e-mail scene@schreiner.edu. Change of address? Call the Office of Advancement at (830) 792-7201. Schreiner University is an independent liberal arts institution related by covenant and choice to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Schreiner University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, extra-curricular programs or employment against any individual on the basis of that individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status or ethnic origin. Inquiries/ complaints should be forwarded to the Director of Human Resources, at (830) 896-5411.
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campusnews Schreiner’s Newest Alumni Nichol Otten Andrew Parker Warren Sims Tommy Sisk Daryl St. Clair Valerie Stratmann Ashley Till Nick Valenta Joshua Way Melissa Whitney
December 2006 Graduate Mimi Probst
May 2007 Undergraduate Associate of Arts Terri Van Kirk
July 2006 Undergraduate Emily Arner Reggie Huggins Jarrell Williams
July 2006 Graduate Cory Bell Todd Bloomer
Gilbert Bower Susan Cadle Teresa Cleghorn Denise Enloe Julie Fiedler Melissa Garcia-Stevens Dayle Heiner Regina Hillis Nancy Hogg Monica Lopez
Teresa Moore Hector Perales Christine Perez Amanda Prehn Brittany Timmons
December 2006 Undergraduate Donald Andrews Ashley Avalos
Sara Barnes Cindy Becker Emily Conn Ileana Espinosa Lauren Hatcher Alisha Johnson Leslie Jones Jennifer King Noah Klausing Alex O’Connell
Baccalaureate Chad Baker Barrett Beach Kathleen Beardsall Stefani Binnicker Becky Bonine Crystal Brummett Brandon Burke Tommy Cable Matt Casey Katie Cherry Holly Clark Margaret Collins Sean Collins Brian Crabb Kevin Croft Katie Dalglish Pam Diaz Kendra Early James Edwards Corrina Fox Michael Franks Stephanie Gaines Tyler Hill Derek Holby Melissa Kelley Chase Kimball Greg Kirkham Cody Lannon
Brook Levy Liberty Liesmann Ruben Marquina Ricardo Martinez Kim Mascaritola Marcia McCulley Mindy McIntosh Michael Meyer Rachel Mikulec Rene Muniz Andrea Neely Laura Norman Josh O’Brien Andrew Parker Jonathan Parks Priscilla Perez Frances Pooser Andrew Ramirez Stephanie Ramirez David Ramos Julie Reeh Wendy Rhoden Charlotte Ritter Manfried Robinson Ben Roell Christina Romans Amber Safir Patty Santiago Jennifer Sisk Adam Smith Josh Sol Ann Stock Clint Storey Tyler Strickland Andrew Trevino Lacey Unger Sandra Van Winkle Katie Villarreal Daniel Wheeler Dana Whitmire Elizabeth Williams Mary Wingo Allison Wood Jessica Wright Jennifer Yarbrough Jonathan Young Lauren Zimmermann
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Schreiner’s senior Hatton W. Sumners Scholars were honored at an April 11 banquet. Back row, left to right: Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Trustees Scott Higginbotham, James Cleo Thompson, David Long, Jerry Reis and Christy Thompson. Front row, left to right: Schreiner Sumners Scholars graduating seniors Wesley Blankman, Alexandra O’Connell, Holly Clark and Gregory Kirkham.
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Supporting Schreiner University is easier than ever now. Please visit our Online Giving Web site at www.schreiner.edu/giving/, where you can make a secure gift— one that will benefit Schreiner students for years to come— in a matter of seconds. If you have questions, contact Michael Haifley, director of development, MDHaifley@schreiner.edu or call (830) 792-7208.
campusnews Student Awards 2006-2007 Academic Awards Science Department Outstanding First Year in Biology Kathryn Calhoun Outstanding First Year in Chemistry Kathryn Calhoun Lindsey Rutkowski Outstanding Biochemistry Graduate Melissa Dunlap Outstanding Biology Graduate Margaret Collins Outstanding Chemistry Graduate Sean Collins Outstanding Student in Organic Chemistry Stephanie Crane Most Promising Science Educator Corrina Fox Welch Research Award Aaron Lehnoff Luke Whitmire Exercise Science Department Outstanding Student in Exercise Science Heather Lee Nick Morrison Foreign Language Department Outstanding Achievement in Elementary French Carolina Rivas Outstanding Achievement in Elementary Spanish Janet McConkey Jason Skrobarczyk Michael Skrobarczyk Patrick Waller Outstanding Achievement in Spanish Stephanie Ramirez Professional Studies Department Business Right Stuff Award for Academic Achievement Cody Lannon Jennifer Staudt Aaron Yates Outstanding Accounting Student Elsa Cepeda Cameosha Hadnot Taylor Scogin Outstanding MIS Graduate Chad Baker The Gold Gavel Mary Wingo The Silver Gavel Elsa Cepeda
Psychology Department Outstanding Academic Achievement in Psychology - Junior Lindsay Boyd Jennifer Farhoudi Outstanding Academic Achievement in Psychology - Senior Michelle Dickey Stephanie Ramirez History Department Outstanding History Student Elizabeth Williams
2006-2007 Student Academic Award Recipients
Mathematics Department Outstanding Mathematics Student Ashley Moore Lynn Stow Outstanding Mathematics Graduate Matt Casey Music Department Outstanding Music Student Katie Beth Lane Mary Wingo Religion Department
2006-2007 Student Leadership Award Recipients
Student of the Year Allison Wood
Outstanding Performance Artist Matthew Willis
Education Department Excellent Student: Early Childhood Sandra Van Winkle Excellent Student: All Levels Kendra Early Outstanding Graduate Student Elizabeth Hudson English Department Outstanding English Majors Stephanie Gaines Elizabeth Williams Pegasus Award Kevin Croft Stephanie Gaines Charlotte Ritter Research Recognition Elizabeth Boulware James Edwards Stephanie Gaines Dolores Kimball Lori Noonan Dana Whitmire Melissa Whitney Elizabeth Williams Theatre Department Outstanding Theatre Student Chris Fontanes Genie Iness
Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges 2006-2007 Whitney Barron Wesley Blankman Holly Clark Margaret Collins Sean Collins Kevin Croft Travis Curd
Glendon Domingue Melissa Dunlap Cameosha Hadnot Alisha Johnson Jennifer King Gregory Kirkham Kimberlee Mascaritola Alexandra O’Connell Stephanie Ramirez Mary Wingo Lauren Zimmermann Ambassador of the Year Johnny Eaton
2006-2007 Student Leadership Awards Senior Ambassador Awards Holly Clark Greg Kirkham Amber Safir
Good News in Campus Ministry Award Heather Lee Ben Roell Young Catholic Adults
Outstanding Career Phonathon Caller Madison Paul
Servant Leadership Award Rae Kinkaed Andy Lemlyn
Outstanding Rookie Phonathon Caller Jaclyn Cannaday Most RSO Service Hours 2006-2007 Non Greek SWAT Most RSO Service Hours 2006-2007 Greek Life Chi Phi
Peer Minister Awards Liz Boulware Student Employee of the Year Lyndsey Jaeger Supervisor of the Year Barbara Young Senate Advisor of the Year Dean John Jones
Male Senator of the Year 2006-2007 Greg Kirkham Female Senator of the Year 2006-2007 Mary Wingo Dean’s Cup Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Peer Advisor of the Year 2006-2007 Susan Burger Classroom Peer Advisor of the Year 2006-2007 Jeremiah Parsons Orientation Longevity Awards Kim Mascaritola Mary Wingo Greek Woman of the Year Cameosha Hadnot
Greek Man of the Year Cody Lannom Peer Coordinators 2006-2007 Ashbi Salinas Dustin Hill RSO Outstanding Community Service Award Schreiner Wellness Advisory Team Outstanding Scholarship in Greek Life 2006-2007 Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Senate 2006-2007 Leadership Award Holly Clark Dustin Hill Kassie Barlow Heather Lee John Stanger
Stephanie Ramirez ’07 received the 2007 Elmore Whitehurst Award for Excellence in Learning. The annual award was established by the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation for a student graduating with a bachelor’s degree who wants to continue on to graduate school. It carries with it a scholarship from the foundation. Ramirez was presented the award by Schreiner president Dr. Tim Summerlin at the May 5 commencement ceremony.
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campusnews Expanding Enrollment Triggers Changes by Amy Armstrong
Constructions crews are hard at work on Schreiner’s new student housing complex. It is set to open this fall.
Last fall, Schreiner experienced record enrollment growth with 13 percent more students overall and 51 percent more freshman. That triggered the
construction of an additional student housing complex that will serve as a transition from freshman residence living to apartment-style living starting this fall. But staying a step ahead of growth at Schreiner these days is a fast dance indeed. Fred Gamble, Schreiner’s vice president for administration and finance, said the University is currently taking bids on an additional new residence that could be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2008. “This will be a 90–100 bed facility near the Trull Residence Hall,” Gamble said. However, the new living quarters are not the only change the growth has brought about. Other changes around campus include an increase in security personnel, increase in the school’s bookstore inventory and personnel, and additional personnel in Gus Schreiner Dining Hall to help more students get their meals in the same amount of time. Some of the changes began Spring 2007 SCENE
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even before the students set foot we retain the close relationships on the campus. and faculty mentoring roles that have been Schreiner’s heritage from Gamble said that last summer new furniture and carpeting were its founding,” Summerlin said. “How added in Delaney Residence Hall, do we ensure success in this goal? We and Flato and L.A. Schreiner retain our low student/faculty ratio. residence halls both received new We communicate our instructional beds. There were also parking priorities when faculty and staff spaces added to Delaney and near are hired as well as in budgetary the Trull Science Building. allocations and goal setting. We reward success in these efforts. And “It was crucial to us that none of the students have a diminished our public pledge, as expressed in experience because of the increase adopting ‘Learning by Heart’ as our of kids on campus,” Gamble said. brand, keeps this commitment in front of us at all times.” And the changes have not been limited to the physical operations Looking to the future, there are many more changes to come, of campus. including the opening of the Dr. Mike Looney, provost and vice president for academic affairs, Mountaineer Center for Recreation said the University has added three and Athletics, a new chapel, an new faculty positions for next year expansion of the dining hall and new in English, exercise science and office space for faculty and staff. communication. Summerlin concluded by saying, “We have focused on enrollment “We will also add part-time faculty as necessary to cover growth,” growth at Schreiner to achieve a Looney added. “We monitor class size more compatible with financial size and add sections of courses that stability as well as one supportive of fill during early registration periods.” offering the range of academic and co-curricular programs expected at According to Dr. Tim Summerlin, Schreiner’s president, even a small college. Happily, we are the growth is all a part of the on target to achieving our goal of University’s strategic plan. 1,200 students, and in the process we are realizing both that stability and “Throughout the campaign to grow Schreiner, we have insisted that that curricular enrichment.”
facultynews 2006-2007 Faculty Awards Announced Dr. Mike Looney, Schreiner University provost and vice president for academic affairs, announced the 10th
annual faculty awards for the 20062007 academic year at a gathering of Schreiner faculty and staff on April 27. Dr. William Woods, professor of English and communication, received two teaching awards, the Margaret Hosler Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Harriet Garrett Award for Excellence in Teaching. Both awards are determined by students. The Margaret Hosler award recognizes a professor who has made a lasting impression. Students nominate their professors for this award and the recipient is decided upon by the previous year’s recipient and a group of senior students. The Harriet Garrett Award goes to a professor the students feel is an outstanding teacher, and the recipient is chosen by student vote. As the recipient of the Garrett award, Woods led the procession of graduates into the May 5 commencement ceremony. “I am literally speechless,” Woods said, “and the students who voted for me know that I am rarely speechless. I’m overwhelmed by this honor and these awards, and so grateful to be able to get up every morning and do a job that I love doing. I am so fond of my students, their energy, their drive, their creativity—I just feed off it. I can’t say they keep me young, because most nights I go home exhausted, but it sure is an honor to be a part
of their lives. And I am deeply, deeply humbled by the awards.” Dr. Kirsten Komara, director of Schreiner’s Writing Center, received the Elmore Whitehurst Award for Creative Teaching, which was established by the Hatton Sumners Foundation in 1986. This award is decided by a group of public school teachers, along with Looney, who cited Komara’s innovative series of writing workshops. “I am happy and honored to receive the Elmore Whitehurst Award for Creative Teaching,” Komara said. “The award will help me to develop a writing workshop series that will focus on the writing process and on various writing strategies. The series will be opened to all Schreiner students, so the award will benefit the whole academic community. I am very excited about it.” This year, two professors were recognized as Scholar of the Year: Dr. Barry Shaw, associate professor of exercise science, and Dr. Mark Woodhull, assistant professor of business. Deans nominate candidates for this award based on scholarly activity. “I am honored to have been selected to share the 2007 Scholar of the Year Award with
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Schreiner University scholar Dr. Barry Shaw,” Woodhull said. “I take my own scholarly interests seriously and I make every effort to guide our business students down the path of scholarship through joint research.” Shaw said he wasn’t expecting the award. “I was quite surprised to hear my name. It has been a fairly busy year for me and it was gratifying to be recognized for my efforts.” The Advisor of the Year Award was established in 2002, with the recipient chosen by Schreiner deans and Looney. This year’s recipient is Dr. Jude Gallik, assistant professor of psychology and director of Learning Support Services. Gallik said her selection as Advisor of the Year is an honor. She added, “I love working with students individually, helping them plan for and achieve their educational goals, and watching their progress along the way.” www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007
Mexico Discovering
by Spencer Key, Schreiner sophomore
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there is a sign advertising Tecate over a tiny convenience store. Some streets even have three or four of them. Most of the houses are made of stone, cement or wood and have yards of just dirt and rocks. There are children of all ages walking home from school with backpacks slung over their shoulders. This is Piedras Negras, Coahuila, “La Puerta de Mexico.” In 18 years of living in the United States, I have traveled to some interesting places: Kentucky, Utah, Montana, Illinois . . . but until this spring break I had left American soil a total of zero times. Halfway through the break, my boyfriend Daniel, his parents and I packed our bags and traveled 150 miles to visit family and see some of the sights in Piedras Negras. When it came time to return for class on Monday, I didn’t want to leave! ¿HABLAS ESPAÑOL?
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Spanish for me. After that day, however, I was in trouble. My interpreter suddenly decided his services were unnecessary and that I should be fluent in the language by that time. Needless to say, I didn’t catch that his uncle had decided that if I “didn’t learn Spanish soon, he’d have to cut off my head for the barbecue.” Nor did I know what to say when asked if I wanted to get some elotes (roasted corn). Where did my three years of high school Spanish go? I made decent grades, but apparently that means nothing when trying to speak to someone who grew up in a Spanish-speaking household. This experience has taught me much more of the language than I knew before, although I can’t say I am bilingual yet. Staying in Mexico has made me want to try even harder to learn Spanish, so that the next time we go across the border, I’ll be capable of stringing more than three words together.
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I consider myself pretty lucky. I have
always had good food, a nice house and basically everything that I’ve ever wanted or needed. But I have never felt more comfort or luxury than in the small cement house that Daniel’s grandfather calls home. There was no air conditioning, no indoor bathrooms and few of the excesses that I am used to, yet I couldn’t have been more content and at ease. Most of the time we stayed in Mexico was spent just relaxing, talking and laughing with family and friends. It was something I could appreciate after an entire semester of rushing to meet deadlines and get to my jobs on time. I think that the people I met in Mexico subscribe to one value, the idea that people and conversation make life worthwhile and should always be put above material possessions. It sounds like a good idea to me! ECONOMY AND LIFESTYLE
While in Piedras Negras, I learned much about the lifestyles Mexico’s people subscribe to. Some of it truly surprised me, like the fact
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Photo to left: Spencer and Daniel visit an Aztec pyramid at La Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Mexico City. Photo above: Spencer and Daniel with Daniel’s grandfather at his home in Mexico.
that workers get free health care, but earn only an average of $30 U.S. per week. I spend that much just to fill up my gas tank! It’s hard to understand how a family could survive on so little, but maybe that’s just my suburban American mindset. I’ve found that the Mexican economy is affected enormously by ours. Earlier this year, a Mexican official commented that U.S. economic growth might be slowing, and immediately stocks dropped in Mexico in companies ranging from America Movil (the top cell phone provider there) to Wal-Mart de Mexico. The peso is worth even less now than it was when we were there. The exchange rate is over 11 pesos per U.S. dollar, the same amount it costs to purchase a 2-½ liter bottle of Pepsi. While this may be good for Americans who go to visit, it makes life more difficult for Mexican employees. In Piedras Negras, children attend school in shifts, for only half a day, because the school isn’t large enough to hold everyone. I can
think of quite a few sixth graders who would pack their bags for Mexico if they heard this, but education is valued highly below the border. Case in point: students wanting to continue their schooling past a certain grade have to pay for it out of pocket. CULTURAL HISTORY
While we were there, we visited La Plaza de las Tres Culturas, an attraction displaying exhibits of the Mayan, Olmec and Aztec history in Mexico. Various murals gave insight into cultures of ancient times, including my favorite one called “Cosmic Race.” The many replicated statues scattered about presented the religious practices and scientific advances of old. The finely detailed Aztec Calendar shows almost completely accurate predictions of astronomical irregularities as well as an example of their sophisticated knowledge of mathematics. Each exhibit at the Plaza alluded to a lost world just waiting to be rediscovered, an amazing culture that Mexico is proud of.
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Upon returning to los Estados Unidos, I’ve become very interested in Mexican traditions and history. In my World Civilizations class, we discussed the battles over Spanish territories; I only saw a portion of the country, but I can see that Mexicans were fighting for their homes, their families and their culture. My experiences there have made me want to learn more. I even signed up for the trip to Spain this December in hopes that I can work on my language skills and research Mexican origins. My wonderful experience in Mexico has opened my eyes to the possibility of traveling outside my comfort zone. There are so many other worlds outside my own and I want to take them all in, one by one.
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Every year another senior class at Schreiner walks off into a myriad of futures. In 2007, 119 students took a big step towards realizing their hopes and plans. They carry with them everything they’ve learned here—in class and out—and, in many cases, lifelong friendships as well. Here are four of the 2007 Schreiner students who are even now building their futures on a Schreiner foundation.
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People at Schreiner are willing to work with what you have and help you realize your goals.
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job, family and education, some of us might immediately think of a woman. Then along comes Kevin Croft ’07 to bust up the stereotype. For four years, Croft has commuted from Fredericksburg, where he has a wife, young daughter and a job at La Familia Restaurant, to Schreiner. “When I came here and applied, they just opened their arms and said, ‘Come on, we have a place for you,’” Croft said. “People at Schreiner are willing to work with what you have and help you realize your goals.” Even if those goals change. “I started as pre-law. Then I ran into Dr. Kathleen Hudson, then Dr. Lydia Kualapai, then Dr. William Woods—in that order,” he said with a grin. “I knew I wanted to be in the English department.” Croft said his passion for English led him into teaching. 10 Spring 2007 SCENE
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“I decided to be a teacher because basically it allowed me to teach what I am passionate about to kids who have lost the passion for the English language, books and the ideals of critical thinking altogether.” Croft graduated with an English degree and teaching certification for grades 8 to 12. He’s planning to go to graduate school at Schreiner. You’d think the commute, job, family and keeping up with classes would be more than enough for one man. However, Croft is also an Honors student, head editor and a contributor to the Muse literary magazine— for which he received the Pegasus Award—and events coordinator for Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. “I really love this school,” Croft said. “I’ve met some of my best friends ever here. Even though some of them have already graduated, we talk every weekend.”
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Melissa Dunlap
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“Funny thing is that where I’m from, no one’s
heard of Schreiner,” said senior Melissa Dunlap. “Of course, not a lot of people have heard of my home town, either,” the Floydada, Texas, native added, laughing. She heard about Schreiner through her mother’s cousin, Dr. Richard Marrs ’68, a renowned fertility specialist, a member of Schreiner’s board of trustees and a recent inductee as a Schreiner Distinguished Alumnus. Dunlap decided to check out Schreiner because, “I didn’t want to go where everyone else was going. I came for an interview, fell in love with the campus and thought, ‘This is the place for me.’ Schreiner’s small, and that suited me, being from a small town.” Dunlap wants to go to medical school and specialize in fertility or dermatology. “Dr. Marrs has always been
such an inspirtion to me, and I have a very strong desire to help people,” she said. Dunlap said she is impressed by Schreiner’s strong science department and the amount of hands-on experience students get. “The one-on-one attention has given me the confidence to do anything I want to do.” She said that among the important things she learned at Schreiner were how to stay focused and manage her time. Dunlap said she is particularly grateful to Dr. Diana Comuzzie, dean of the Trull School of Sciences and Mathematics, whose anatomy and physiology course she took, for her encouragement. Dunlap said she has valued and enjoyed her four years at Schreiner, but she is eager to move on to the next chapter in her life. “I’m ready for the next step,” she said. www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 11
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disorder that affects writing ability. “And I really liked overwhelmed by his 100–megawatt smile and an energy my tour. There was someone on my tour with 12 people level that, if harnessed, could probably keep New York in their graduating class. And there was one with 1,000. City going for quite a while. It definitely has kept him I just knew I could fit in somewhere. I knew there going strong at Schreiner for the past four years. would be a place for me.” And it doesn’t look as if he will slow down after As a Schreiner Ambassador, Kirkham has since graduation. taken other prospective students, as well as various VIPs, Kirkham, a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar who was around Schreiner. In fact, tours seem to be a recurring named Outstanding Business Student in 2006, said theme in Kirkham’s life, with four years’ worth of his focus in his business studies at Schreiner has summers and weekends as a tour director at Space been management and marketing. He has plans for a Center Houston under his belt. career in the hospitality industry and will be attending “I came from a large high school,” said Kirkham, graduate school at the University of Houston. who graduated high school in League City, Texas. Kirkham said two things were largely responsible for “Schreiner gave me a chance to lead. There was less his coming to Schreiner. cliquishness here; more opportunity, less red tape. “Originally, it was the Learning Support Services program,” said Kirkham, who has dysgraphia, a learning School here is more a kind of family.” When you first meet Greg Kirkham ’07, you are
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Psychology
Like most new college students, Stephanie
Ramirez ’07 came to Schreiner four years ago not all that sure what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. “Schreiner’s size and location were what first impressed me,” said Ramirez, whose high school principal encouraged her to look at Schreiner. “I felt that in a smaller school I’d have a chance to find out what I wanted.” Her experiences here have done that and more. Ramirez, winner of the Elmore Whitehurst Award for Excellence in Learning, will be going to graduate school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio next year, working toward a doctorate, with a concentration in community counseling. “A lot of doors opened for me at Schreiner,” she said. “I was able to be in leadership positions here, and I think that made it easier to get into graduate school. At
a larger school, I probably wouldn’t have gotten so far up the ladder.” Ramirez said one of the most valuable lessons she has learned here is a sense of responsibility. “My experience at Schreiner has opened my eyes to other possibilities and opportunities,” she said. Ramirez was honored for outstanding academic achievement in psychology as a junior, and spent last summer studying in Salamanca, Spain. She said studying abroad “contributed to my growth as an individual and as a stronger Hispanic woman. I will never forget it.” Talking with her, it seems unlikely she will forget Schreiner, either. “I really gained a family here,” she said. “When I came here I wasn’t so confident. Schreiner gave me the tools to succeed.” www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 13
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We all have a piece of the puzzle, and by coming together can we learn from each other.
In February, Holocaust survivor Helen Colin stood in front of a hushed audience at Schreiner University and
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told the story of her survival and liberation from Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Colin was invited to speak by the University’s Center for Innovative Learning, as a part of CIL’s Speak Truth to Power series. CIL began in 2005 and serves as the coordinating body for a wide range of activities, including musical and literary events and scientific and artistic forums, that complement and enrich the University’s formal educational program. These events provide the University community and citizens of the Texas Hill Country the opportunity to participate in a stimulating learning environment. CIL is the brainchild of the late Jeanne L. Slobod of Kerrville who not only donated the funds to begin the Center and to ensure that it will continue, but also provided the spirit with which it is infused. Dr. Kathleen Hudson, professor of English at Schreiner and a close friend of Slobod’s, said the two women shared a vision and a commitment to learning. “I feel the Center is the perfect way to say to the world, ‘We cherish and honor many ways of learning,’” Hudson said. Hudson heads up several programs that fall under the CIL umbrella, including Past is Prologue, The Texas Writers Conference and the Texas Music Coffeehouse Series. “CIL creates a context for learning outside the classroom, reminding us all that a global vision that sees connections is the vision of the future,” Hudson said.
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Martha York, director of CIL, said having a dialogue across disciplines is exactly why the Center was started. “We all have a piece of the puzzle, and by coming together can we learn from each other,” York said. In November, the Center hosted a trio of events that provided some of the most dynamic programming the campus has seen yet. The Margaret Syers Lecture Series brought Rice University professor Dr. Terry Doody and Monday Night Fiction hosted awardwinning author Bret Johnston. The Labatt Speaker Series featured a public forum with Dr. Ron Hatchett, the director of Schreiner’s Center for Global Studies, and Dr. Bill Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne emeritus professor of sociology and Chavanne Senior Fellow for religion and public policy at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University. Dr. Tom Wells, professor of exercise science at Schreiner, is the creator of the Speak Truth to Power program. “The CIL has brought a breath of fresh air to the University by offering a diverse array of events and programs that appeals to a wide audience on campus and off,” Wells said. In an effort to reach more people with the CIL events, selected ones are videotaped for broadcast by cable access Channel 2 in Kerrville, and also are available as streaming video at www.kerrvilleisd.net/kec2/ index.htm. York said she sees CIL continuing to grow and add even more programming as the years go on. “Jeanne’s vision was dialogue across the disciplines and as the Center continues to grow, it is contributing to that.” continued on page 16 www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 15
featureprogram campus to share their ideas and perspectives with students, faculty and members of the community. The series takes its title from the Quaker tradition that emphasizes the importance of speaking truth face-to-face with those in power, especially those who might not want to hear it.
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The following is a list of programming offered by the Schreiner University Center for Innovative Learning. All events sponsored by CIL are free and open to the public, as well as to members of the Schreiner University family. Texas Heritage Living History Weekend Begun more than 20 years ago as the Jimmie Rodgers Jubilee, this music-filled weekend is co-sponsored by The Texas Heritage Music Foundation. A typical Living History Weekend includes more than 50 musicians, storytellers, panel discussions, performers and practitioners of traditional Texas arts such as blacksmithing and horseshoeing.
Past is Prologue Based on Native American oral traditions passed down by the late Paula Underwood, this program offers participants a new way of learning, incorporating right brain/left brain practices, subtle listening skills and a new respect for all forms of knowledge and experience.
The Texas Writers Conference This event, held each spring, brings writers from across the country to campus for workshops and readings. Recent writers have included Sandra Cisneros, Joy Harjo, Robert Flynn, Red Steagall, Buck Ramsey, N’Tazake Shange, Kinky Friedman and Ish Kundawala.
Texas Coffeehouse Series Six times a year, musicians, artists and writers are invited to campus to showcase their work in an interactive open-mic session with students. Each session features a different genre, such as songwriting, blues singing, jazz, world music and rock. Recent performers include Billy Joe Shaver, James McMurtry, Tish Hinojosa, Tom Russell, Steve Young, Debbie Walton and Terri Hendrix. Co-sponsored with The Texas Heritage Music Foundation.
Speak Truth to Power Several times a year, speakers who are often controversial and always outside mainstream thought are invited to
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This series is modeled after the Victorian-era literary salon, a dominant form of entertainment and enlightenment once popular in Europe and the U.S. Each session offers lively, thought-provoking and stimulating conversation in an atmosphere of great books, good company, food and comfortable surroundings.
Margaret Syers Lecture Series Susan Stark and William Syers, children of longtime Kerrville English teacher Margaret Syers endowed the Margaret Syers Lecture Series. The series brings outstanding speakers to campus who present lectures celebrating the value and beauty of literature with special emphasis on the works of Shakespeare. Mrs. Syers died in 2005.
Robert P. Hallman Chautauqua Speakers Series
Showcasing the intellectual passions of Schreiner’s faculty members, these lectures offer insights into what Schreiner professors are currently writing about, researching and publishing across all the university’s disciplines.
Harry Crate Lectures Interested in science, math or engineering? This lecture series will inspire you with speakers who are at the top of their fields across the spectrum, from molecular biology to quantum physics. Several times each year, notable scientists are brought to campus to lecture and spend time in one-on-one talks with students.
LaBatt Speaker Series All of us need motivation from time to time, and this series is dedicated to bringing excellent speakers from many different fields to campus to give everyone a chance to get inspired to learn and succeed.
Cooper Lecture Series “Who am I and why am I here?” “How am I connected with others in this world and what are my responsibilities to them?” “What is the meaning of existence?” This series brings to campus people of faith from all walks of life who have struggled with these kinds of questions. They might not have all the answers—people rarely do—but through their experiences, they are often able to help others ask better questions.
Max & Freda Thomas Lecture Series The Max and Freda Thomas Lecture Series brings a select speaker or educator
to the campus to enrich the communication skills of students and faculty.
Mountaineer Leadership Conference In spite of all we hear about “natural born leaders” the fact is that leadership skills are largely learned. This annual conference is devoted to giving students the skills, strength and courage necessary for success in their personal lives, in business and in their community.
Pop Culture Symposium Maybe you aren’t aware that popular culture is the subject of serious academic study as well as just plain fun. It is, and this annual symposium is an opportunity to learn about some of our culture’s pop icons and phenomena, as well as the scholars who study the field.
Cross-Cultural Forum Current and historical events, international political conflict, business and economic development, literary and art movements— any human experience that can be viewed and understood from multiple cultural perspectives can be the topic of these relaxed, open-minded discussions between facilitators and participants.
Conversations From the Heart This televised series of informal interviews focuses on the passions, insights and perspectives of Schreiner faculty, students and staff. Videotaped in the studios of Kerrville’s cable access Channel 2 and broadcast locally and around the country, this series offers an in-depth look at the ideas that lie behind the Schreiner University dedication to excellence.
moreinfo For more information on the Center for Innovative Learning programming, contact Schreiner’s Center for Innovative Learning at (830) 7927324 or visit www.schreiner.edu. Donations to the Center for Innovative Learning make it possible to produce interesting, inspired and interdisciplinary programming for our students and community. If you would like to financially support the Center’s works with a tax-deductible donation, please call the Schreiner University Development Office at 792-7201, or you may give online at www.schreiner.edu/giving. Selected CIL events are videotaped for broadcast by cable access Channel 2 in Kerrville, and are also available as streaming video at www.kerrvilleisd.net/kec2/index.htm.
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Elroy Bode by Bill Drake In his latest book “In A Special Light,” Schreiner former student, Elroy Bode ’50 writes of his boyhood in
Kerrville with a voice that celebrates the joys of living in a plain and simple place and time, and with the sweet melancholy of one who knows that those days are gone forever. Bode, the author of eight books, said he knew that he was a writer from his earliest days. He recalls roaming the streets and byways of Kerrville observing, listening and talking with the many colorful folk who made up this then-isolated community nestled in the central Texas hills. After graduation from Tivy High School, he became one of a small group of local youngsters who were “day students,” attending class at Schreiner but living at home. Bode remembers the conflict between the “townies” and the Schreiner Institute boys for the attention of the young ladies of Kerrville who were, as seems to happen, strongly attracted to the uniformed young men from campus. Many evenings this tension played out over sodas at a soda fountain on the ground
floor of the old Bluebonnet Hotel in downtown Kerrville where, as Bode recalls, “More often than not the guys in uniform walked off with the prettiest local belles.” Not quite a “townie” but not a Schreiner cadet in uniform either, Bode took on the role of observer of these events, which was increasingly becoming his style of interacting with the world around him. After Schreiner, Bode made his way to the University of Texas at Austin where his talent as a writer became increasingly clear. “Austin in the 1950s was a great walking town, and I used to spend every available moment poking into every corner of that fascinating place,” Bode said. “I saw myself as a ‘private explorer of the world’ and indeed, the book that I am most proud of is titled ‘Alone In The World Looking.’” Bode said he especially enjoyed hanging around the corner of 6th Street and Congress Avenue where, it seemed to him, “every event of any importance in Austin either started or ended.” After graduating from UT, Bode made his way west to El Paso and became a teacher and frequent
contributer to the Texas Observer. He was drawn by the beauty of what some might see as a harsh, dry country. To Bode it was a place full of quiet beauty and the richness of family relationships that had marked his early days in Kerrville. Over the intervening years he has returned occasionally to his childhood home but “with most of my family gone I really had no reason to linger,” and his last visit to the Schreiner campus was in 1986 to deliver a lecture titled, “Alone In The World Writing,” which was privately published by former Schreiner trustee Sam Lanham ’51 in a limited edition of 600 copies. Bode is also the author of “Texas Sketchbook,” “Commonplace Mysteries” and “Home Country: An Elroy Bode Reader.” He has twice received the Stanley Walker Award for Journalism from the Texas Institute of Letters. “Schreiner has a lot of quiet heroes,” said Karen Davis Kilgore, Schreiner’s planned giving advisor and Bode’s friend. “Elroy joins many other ‘Schreiner boys’ who have enjoyed distinguished careers as doctors, teachers, artists and entrepreneurs. We need these kinds of folks; they enlarge our worldview by astutely observing their surroundings. What a gift he is to our community of learners!” Those who love the Texas Hill Country will appreciate not only the sense of history that pervades Bode’s writing but also the warmth and understanding with which he portrays the early families, characters and events of this magical part of the world. “In A Special Light” contains more than the story of one boy growing up long ago in a place at once close by and far away—it is the story of how all young people gradually grow beyond their place of birth to become, through some mysterious process, the makers of their own destiny. www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 17
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Christian Sasam Schreiner tennis ace has quite a racquet by Louise Leahy
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Schreiner University tennis ace Christian Sasam started out a Longhorn rather than a Mountaineer.
“I was accepted to UT and had all my paperwork sent in,” Sasam said. “However, I wanted to go to a school where I could play, so first I had to convince my parents to let me compete while I was in school.” His parents are apparently happy with their decision. Sasam’s younger brother, Carlo, is a Schreiner freshman this year—and also on the tennis team. The Schreiner University tennis team and coaches are equally happy that Sasam, now a junior, managed to talk his parents into letting him play. He certainly has helped make Schreiner a school to reckon with in American Southwest Conference competition. His 2006 season includes an ASC individual championship and a place on the all-ASC first team. Sasam’s success at Schreiner doesn’t end at the edge of the tennis courts. He is an excellent student, majoring in engineering
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and landing on both the President’s “It seemed sort of small,” he said. “There were 700 kids in my List and Dean’s List. He is also a graduating class in Pearland. That member of the Alpha Chi honor was bigger than Schreiner was society and Kappa Mu Epsilon when I came here.” mathematics honor society, as well Sasam is in Schreiner’s 3-2 as a resident assistant in Pecan engineering program, which Grove, and a member of the involves three years of study at Student Senate in 2006. Schreiner and two years at an “Christian is one of the most engineering school. In Sasam’s outstanding student athletes I’ve case, this means that the had the privilege of coaching,” University of Texas Longhorns said Schreiner tennis coach Lee will finally have a shot at him. He Jennings. “His discipline on and won’t be complete stranger there. off the court is remarkable, and He taught 8- to 18-year-old tennis he has been a wonderful example players at a UT tennis camp this for his teammates, coaches and past summer. opponents. Christian leads Will he be playing tennis at quietly through his actions, has UT? “I’m going to try, if they’ll let a wonderful sense of humor, me walk on,” he said. “If not, just competes and practices with passion as a hitting partner. That would be and intensity, accepts victory with good enough.” humility and defeat with grace, Clearly, Sasam loves tennis. exhibits sportsmanship and brings Just as clear are the strong feelings out the best in others. He will he has about Schreiner and his certainly be missed.” time here. Asked what most As for Sasam, he never expected impressed him about his time his years at Schreiner would be so here, he replied, “The people at busy and rewarding when he first Schreiner. That’s what makes it visited the campus. all worthwhile.”
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Men’s Golf
With the team currently consisting of four freshmen, the SU men’s golf team currently looks more like a start-up program. Arnie Martinez has consistently been the number one player throughout the year. In the fall season, he ranked among the top players in the American Southwest Conference and began his collegiate career with a top-10 finish by shooting 7272. Although the spring season hasn’t been as successful for him, he still is in contention for an individual bid to the ASC Championships in Dallas. Brent Stanford of Whitewright, TX, and Ben Luhrman of San Antonio have seen more extensive playing opportunities than they expected and have steadily progressed through the year. Recent addition Kyle Grona of Ingram is pushing Martinez for top spot on the team. With a large incoming recruiting class, the team should be competitive in the ASC next year.
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Men’s Tennis The Men’s Tennis team, usually one of SU’s strongest programs, has struggled somewhat this year. The Mountaineers have lost several close matches, finishing 5-10 overall and 3-4 in conference, but should bounce back in ’08. Christian Sasam was named to First Team All-ASC and Carlo Sasam received Honorable Mention. 20 Spring 2007 SCENE
Eric Wehmeyer pitches for the Mountaineer’s baseball team.
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Schreiner baseball has been quite impressive and much improved in the 2007 season. Through the first 17 games in 2007, the Mountaineers were 134; last year they were 1-16. The team finished the season 19-21, overall, and 6-15 in conference play. Outfielder Jeremiah Kester gave his best efforts for SU in his final season. He is eighth in the American Southwest Conference for batting average (.434), and is among the top three in hits (53), walks (30), stolen bases (16) and on-base percentage
(.552). Pitching has been a bright spot for SU this year as well. Junior pitcher Bernard Pena has held opponents to a .213 batting average this season—second best in the ASC. In February, Pena threw his first collegiate no-hitter against NCAA Division II Texas A&M International University. Freshman starter Colton Hermes is the fifth–best pitcher in the conference with seven victories. Look for this improvement to continue as this freshman-and sophomore-laden team continues to mature.
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Women’s Golf This is the first year of the Schreiner women’s golf program and the team is going through growing pains. Freshman Surraya Minhas of San Antonio started her collegiate career with three top eight finishes in three tournaments. Andrea Roach of Ingram has steadily improved during her first collegiate season. Two other freshman teammates who started the season strongly suffered academic issues and left after the first semester. This unexpected development was a temporary blow to both the team and current players. A large recruiting class could propel SU to instant contender status in the ASC.
mountaineer center Lyndsie Travis winds up for a throw.
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Softball
The SU softball team ended its season with a 9-29 record, including 6-18 in the ASC, which put them in sixth place. Under first-year head coach Don Green, SU improved in every offensive and defensive category. With next year’s recruiting class, expect the Mountaineers to rapidly move up the ASC standings. Junior Meghan Eichman and sophomore Lyndsie Travis each earned Second Team All-ASC West Division honors for their play this year.
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Schreiner’s Women’s Tennis, although winless this year, is much closer to being a competitive program than last year. The addition of several new recruits, combined with a young group of returnees, should bring improved results next season.
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Momentum continues to build for the Mountaineer Center for Recreation and Athletics. A year into the campaign, $8.1 million dollars had been raised towards our goal. We expect this amazing progress to continue as we prepare to take the campaign public later this year. For more information about donating to the Mountaineer Center Campaign, please call Mark Tuschak at (830) 792-7215 or visit www.schreiner.edu/ mountaineercenter/index. html. www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 21
formerstudents 2007 Distinguished Alumni and Athletic Hall of Honor
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Theo Blue
Dr. Richard Marrs
Schreiner University has announced its 2007 Distinguished Alumnus and Athletic Hall of Honor inductees. Theo Blue and Richard
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Mrs. Joe Love Hedrick
to California where, he was assigned to the base’s finance office. It was there that he met a California girl, Lynn Stallings who became Lynn Stallings Blue. P. Marrs, M.D. have been named He served as a Schreiner trustee Distinguished Alumni. William from 1990 to 2000, and has been Clifford “Cliff” Kellett was inducted a life member of Schreiner Former into the Athletic Hall of Honor. Joe Students Association since 1985, Love Hedrick was inducted into the serving as president from 1991 to Athletic Hall of Honor posthumously. 1995. He was inducted into the The four men were honored at a Schreiner Oaks Society in 1995. banquet during Recall, Schreiner’s “This place has been such annual homecoming event. a large part of our lives,” Blue said. “I’ve recruited many students Theo Blue to attend Schreiner, including my Theo Blue ’51 was nominated as a youngest son, Tom, and my Distinguished Alumnus by Martin grandson, Heath Gregory. I wouldn’t Allday ’44, an Austin attorney and have done that if we didn’t firmly long-time friend of Blue’s. believe in this school.” “Theo has always been supportive During the course of his long of Schreiner and has a great love and illustrious career in the oil for the University,” Allday said. “He industry, his colleagues were so has given abundantly to Schreiner moved by Blue’s dedication that for many years, and his gifts have they established the Theo Blue benefited the Annual Fund, the Endowed Scholarship in his honor. Alumni Fund, the Capital Campaign Presently, Blue continues his lifetime and other University resources.” of service in his community of Tiki Spencer Blocker ’52 of Midland Island, near Galveston. Recently, his remembers Theo: “We at Schreiner, fellow citizens, declaring “Theo Blue and Schreiner University itself, will Day,” proclaimed “Theo Blue has never have another friend like served Tiki Island with efficiency, Theo Blue.” impartiality, honor and pride.” This Blue began his time at Schreiner sentiment appears to be universal, in 1949, and, after graduating two for as Allday said in his nomination, years later found himself staying on “In my mind Theo Blue is one of the to teach. most important past graduates who After being drafted, he was sent has ever existed.”
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Richard P. Marrs, M.D.
Dr. Richard Marrs ’68 grew up in Kerrville and graduated from Tivy High School, enrolling at Schreiner Institute in 1966. After going on to the University of Texas to complete his undergraduate education, he pursued his medical training at UT–Galveston Medical School, where he distinguished himself in both academic and leadership roles. Marrs is board certified in obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility. After graduating from medical school, he completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Southern California. With Drs. Vargyas and March, Marrs developed ovarian stimulation protocols, which would play essential roles in establishing this country’s second In-Vitro Fertilization program in 1981. He made medical history in 1986 with the first pregnancy from a thawed frozen embryo. Marrs was founder and first president of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology. He was a member of the society’s ethics committee, which produced the first document in the United States on the ethical treatment of infertility using reproductive technologies. Marrs has published over 200 scientific articles and book chapters on human reproduction, and has
formerstudents authored the popular “Dr. Marrs’ Fertility Book.” He is considered to be one of this country’s premier fertility doctors. He has dedicated his life’s work to helping couples fulfill their dream of having a family. His peers have honored Marrs throughout his career, including a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Infertility Association in 2000. Marrs is a true renaissance man—an acclaimed scientist, an avid athlete, and a lover of art and literature. He is vocal in crediting his teachers at Schreiner for opening his eyes to the world of aesthetics, and for many years he has carried with him in his wallet a poem written by a beloved professor of his at Schreiner, Pete Hallman. “I am really flattered and overwhelmed that I have been chosen for this great honor,” Marrs said. “I feel that Schreiner was instrumental in getting me where I am today.” William Clifford “Cliff” Kellett
Schreiner, Kellett played guard for what turned out to be the most successful Schreiner football team in a decade. Kellett went on to star as an All South Texas Conference guard at Wharton Junior College, and then as an offensive/defensive guard at Lamar University, where he graduated in 1954. Kellett served in the U.S. Army in Korea, where, in addition to his military duties, he played on the All Far East All-Star team. When Kellett returned to Beaumont, he joined Gulf Consolidated Services, rising to vice president before his retirement in 1990. Kellett gave untiringly of his time and energy to a wide range of Beaumont-area community organizations, including Boy’s Haven, 4-H, FFA, and the Young Men’s Business League. Upon retirement to Lake Livingston with May Dell, his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years, Kellett remained active in community affairs. With Kellett’s 2007 induction into the Athletic Hall of Honor, his dedication to the success of generations of Schreiner athletes has come full-circle. “This is one honor that I cherish very much,” Kellett said. “I particularly want to thank all of the people who helped me along the way.”
When Cliff Kellett ’51 was inducted into the Schreiner University Athletic Hall of Honor on April 21, it was a moment that brought him full-circle. Over the years, Kellett has given tirelessly to Schreiner, especially to the Schreiner Former Students Association. One of his proudest Joe Love Hedrick moments occurred when his dream Joe Love Hedrick ’41 was a standout of establishing an Athletic Hall of football player at Schreiner Institute Honor became a reality in 2003. under the legendary coaches W.C. Bill Thompson ’51, who played “Heine” Weir and Rex Kelly. After football with Kellet, and has stayed graduating, he attended Tulsa friends with him throughout their University, where, playing under lives, nominated Kellett for the Hall coach Henry Franka, he capped his of Honor. college athletic career by playing in “Cliff really had to battle to the 1943 Sugar Bowl. get the Athletic Hall of Honor After graduating with a degree established—without a go-getter in business administration, Hedrick like him, there would be no such organization today,” Thompson said. joined the U.S. Marines. He was proudest of his service in the battle Kellett’s Galveston high school for Iwo Jima, during which he was coach called him “the best small tackle I have coached.” While at both wounded and decorated with
the Bronze Star for exceptional bravery under fire. After the war, Joe returned home to marry Tillie Kunover, earned his master’s in education from Texas A&M and began a long and distinguished career in coaching for Franklin ISD, where he served as both coach and teacher from 1946 to 1985. Joe was head football coach for most of his career with Franklin ISD and served as superintendent of schools from 1965 to 1985. He and Tillie had six children, all of whom are college graduates. One of those children, Joseph Lawrence Hedrick, said his father would be really excited about being inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor. “He was very fond of Schreiner and the time that he spent there,” Hedrick said. “It was a very special place to him.” A Schreiner classmate and teammate of Hedrick’s, Frank Crain ’40, remembers him as “a perfect example of a man who always addressed every activity with integrity, good will and a genuine desire to improve his community, and to instill these qualities in the young men and women he encountered.” Hedrick was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor in 1979, and at the end of his coaching career in 1985, his teams had amassed a lifetime record of 247 wins, 119 losses, and 15 ties. During his tenure, Hedrick’s teams won 13 district championships, 6 bidistrict championships, 2 regional championships and 2 quarterfinal championships. With Hedrick’s induction into the Schreiner University Athletic Hall of Honor, the memory of one its finest scholar/athletes will be enshrined at the school that he loved and supported throughout his long and distinguished life. www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 23
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Recall 2007
Recall 2007 was a hit with everyone, with more than one participant saying it was the best ever. Although
the weather was cloudy, there were sunny faces everywhere, from sports events and the picnic to the banquet and final chapel service. Paul Camfield, associate director of alumni relations, said he was delighted with how the event went and with the students and staff who helped out.
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As a new graduate from Tivy High School, Julie Jackson took college chemistry in the summer of 1935 at Schreiner Institute. Officially, Schreiner
was not a coed school yet, but local young ladies could attend classes and live at home. One hot summer day, Mr. Samuels’ chemistry lecture did not hold Julie’s attention. Gazing out the window, she was astonished to lay eyes upon the most handsome man she had ever seen. The only problem was—well, he was driving a garbage truck! Park Myers—a tall, muscular young man with wavy hair and an infectious laugh—was working that summer on the campus maintenance crew. Like many other Schreiner boys, he attended school on a football scholarship and worked in the off-season in a campus job. Julie went home that day and happily announced to her family that she had seen the man she would someday marry—garbage truck or not! Over the summer, she and other Kerrville girls became friends with Park and his buddies. It was not long until Julie and Park were an item. Soon, he would be leaving junior college in Kerrville and would become a star tackle at the University of Texas. Happily, Julie had already planned to attend UT, too. Julie and Park’s relationship lasted through the rest of their college years and in a
Julie Myers by Karen Davis Kilgore
marriage that stayed vibrant and heartwarming for more than 65 years. Julie likes to retell one of Park’s favorite stories about finding work after college graduation. An oil field job in Nocona came up and Park applied. In the blank asking for educational level, he wrote that he was a P.E. graduate from the University of Texas. Promptly hired, Park soon learned that the company thought he had a petroleum engineering—not a physical education— degree! Nevertheless, Park’s winning personality, resourceful mind and strong work ethic led him to a long and successful career in the oilfield supply business. At the time of his retirement, Park served as vice president for international marketing for the Hughes Tool Company. Whether in Houston or in their beautiful retirement home overlooking Lake Travis, the Myers were lively and gracious hosts for many former student gatherings. Everyone who visited them knew Park was the amiable greeter at the front door, while Julie was the hardworking hostess behind the scenes— making sure the party came off as planned. Old and young alumni alike still comment about Julie and Park’s relaxed and encouraging hospitality. As a member of the Board
of Trustees, Park participated in important decisions that would guide Schreiner from a junior college and preparatory school to a four-year, baccalaureate college. No matter how busy they were, the Myers family stayed close to Schreiner— encouraging students, faculty and staff in dozens of creative ways. “At one time,” remembers Julie, “we sold some property and had some extra funds. We talked about all of the ways we could use them and decided the best way was to start an endowed scholarship at Schreiner. After all, if Schreiner had not given Park a scholarship and a job, we never would have met!” As alumni, leaders and friends, it is not surprising that Julie and Park volunteered to become charter members of the Schreiner Oaks Society. A few years later, the family wanted to help with Schreiner’s debt retirement campaign and decided that a charitable remainder trust would provide a perfect win/win solution for a meaningful estate gift. By then, the couple had built their waterfront home on Lake Travis, surrounded by nine scenic acres. The couple owned 52 acres of adjoining land they never planned to use. Because the property carried no debt, Schreiner could accept the gift as the funding asset for a charitable remainder trust. With many tax benefits, this arrangement would provide income for the family until www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 27
their deaths and then distribute the remainder to Schreiner. (Please see sidebar story: “Creating a Legacy through a Charitable Trust”). After her beloved husband died in 2001, Julie remained in the lake home they had built together for several years before returning to Kerrville to be near her sister, Irene Thompson, and her family. In 2004, Julie graciously added her beautiful home and the remaining acreage to the charitable trust—another wonderful gift for
Schreiner. This real estate transfer made her trust bigger, of course. Not only would Julie enjoy more annual income, she would know that the Julie and Park Myers Endowed Scholarship would grow, too. “We have always loved Schreiner, and we knew we wanted to create a scholarship that would really help the school. The proceeds from our home and land will hopefully make our scholarship large enough to help a lot of
students. I’m so glad we got to make this decision together,” reflects Julie Myers. Schreiner Institute, College and University—through all of its identities, this family has been with us—encouraging us to have bold dreams and then work to make them come true. Certainly, Schreiner’s future is stronger and happier because people like Julie and Park Myers share their resources so generously and their hearts so openly.
Changing Lives, One Student at a Time
“Cheryl and I are becoming Schreiner Oaks, too. I cannot speak enough about my experiences at Schreiner, and we want to pay that back,” said Bratton. “If it weren’t for Park and Julie, I wouldn’t be the man I am today. They are the most wonderful people in the world.”
• Capital gains, income and estate taxes are reduced and, in some cases, eliminated.
In addition to helping students through their family scholarship, Park and Julie decided to help a special young friend in the late ’80s and provide him direct financial assistance. Their decision changed the life of one alumnus. As a boy, Chris Bratton did yard work for the Myers family. At the time, Chris never considered going to a college like Schreiner, but he loved the Myers family’s easy hospitality and soon became their special young friend. When they encouraged him to talk with the admission staff at Schreiner, Chris applied—even though he purportedly said that Kerrville might be too big and confusing for a boy from Leander! “Mr. and Mrs. Myers not only were my neighbors growing up, but also they became two of the most special people in my life—my adopted grandparents. If it were not for them, I never would have attended Schreiner,” explains Chris. “Through their gracious love and support, I was able to earn my degree and gain the foundation for my life and career. Also, while I was at Schreiner I was able to meet some of my closest and dearest lifelong friends. I owe them everything!” Today, Chris is a Premium Support Manager for IBM. He currently serves as the internal customer advocate for Electronic Data Services, supporting the General Motors account. He is now in his 14th year with IBM. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Austin. So how does a man who “owes everything” to his sponsors say thank you? Chris and Cheryl Bratton have recently made a decision they hope will show their friend Julie that they intend to follow the Myers’ example.
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Creating a Legacy Gift through a Charitable Trust Julie and Park Myers created a visionary estate plan that provides life income and a variety of tax savings, as well as a gift that would help hard-working college students finish their education. Charitable remainder trusts are especially good vehicles for transferring appreciated property, such as real estate or publicly traded stocks. Because the Myerses had owned their lakefront property for many decades, this gift plan worked especially well for them. How trusts work: • A family transfers property (cash, stocks, debt-free real estate) as an irrevocable gift that is then managed by guidelines agreed upon in a legal document. • Donors receive an income stream for life or a term of years. • After the donors’ deaths or the trust’s term, the family’s favorite charities receive the remaining assets in the trust. Benefits: • Donors can create generous legacies and discuss them with the charities now—when they can together envision the gift’s eventual use. • Donors receive an upfront income tax deduction the year the trust is established. • Donors can rebalance their investments, often receiving higher income than before.
Trusts are flexible enough to accomplish many objectives: • Pay income to donors, children, grandchildren or caregivers • Underwrite educational or health care costs of loved ones • Create a retirement fund with flexible investment options • Protect tax-deferred pension funds, such as IRAs, from double taxation (using a trust established through one’s will). Flexible and Inflexible Provisions • A charitable trust is an irrevocable gift. Even if the donors face financial hardship, the assets of the trust no longer belong to them and cannot be reclaimed. • Donors will always have the ability to change the charitable beneficiaries named in a trust document. Would more information be helpful? Karen Davis Kilgore is Schreiner’s estate planning advisor, and she enjoys helping families examine all their options and provide for all of their favorite charities. If you would like more information about life income plans or other ways to include Schreiner and other important organizations in your estate, please call her at (830) 896-1787 or e-mail to kkilgore@texxa.net. To read about more of the fascinating people who have included Schreiner in their estate planning, visit www.schreiner.edu/giving/ planned_stories_index.html.
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Vic Niemeyer ’37 writes, “After 24 year of “vagabondage” through Latin American and the Philippines with the Foreign Service of the United States, followed by 10 years in a staff position at U.T.–Austin I retired. I am active in church, Rotary, the International Good Neighbor Council, Central Texas Chapter of WW II Submarine Veterans and the Foreign Service Group of Central Texas, several of these accompanied by my wife of 49 years. Life is and has been one of fun accomplishments and one filled with joy and happiness.”
1940s Martin L. Allday ’44 served as solicitor of the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1989 and was nominated to be a commissioner of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission by former President George H.W. Bush. Upon being sworn in, Allday was named chairman, a position he held until 1993 when former President Bill Clinton named a new chairman. Allday is a past president of the Midland County Bar Association and a past chairman of the mineral section of the State Bar of Texas. Among his civic and volunteer activities, Allday was secretary and director of the National Parks Foundation and trustee and governor of the Midland Memorial Hospital Foundation and High Sky Children’s Ranch.
taught marketing at the Universidad Iberoamericana and at Institute for the Capacitating of Middle Management Levels. “I got reinvolved with scouting and finished my 60-year participation as a member of the World Committee, having been awarded the Bronze Wolf and Silver World. I still play dominoes with Jorge de la Macorra ’51. A few weeks ago, I was at Schreiner and had a wonderful visit with President Tim and Sam Lanham ’51, my former roommate. I married Elena Colín y Nuñés, and we have 4 children and 12 grandchildren, ages 23 to 8.”
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John North Edy ’52 writes, “Although it’s been 55 years since I attended Schreiner Military Institute, I still have some great memories of the school and Kerrville. I had planned to graduate from SMI Junior College but the Korean War got in the way and, following discharge, I began my broadcasting career in Southern California and have resided in the Los Angeles area for the past 40 years. My wife passed away in 1998 but most of my children and grandchildren live in
Ivo Stern ’51 is retired and running a small import business that brings Czech glass to Mexico. Previously he was managing director for the second largest Mexican pharmaceutical products firm. He served as president of the Mexican Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association and president of the National Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry. He
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classnotes Southern California, so I decided to stay put and continue working. After more than 30 years of radio news anchoring in L.A., I have, for the past eight years, been producing investigative reports for the CBS all-news station in Los Angeles— KNX NewsRadio.
College after leaving Schreiner. His professional career has taken him to the engineering technology fields including mapping, petrochemical instrumentation, HVAC (heating ventilating & air conditioning), civil and surveying. He write, “In 1995 I moved to Colorado Springs and in 1996 married the love of Joyce (Taylor) Barton ’56 my life JoAnn. We now enjoy our announces that she and husband blended family of five children and Bob Barton ’56 will celebrate four grandchildren. I am currently their 50th wedding anniversary in working for JR Engineering, where August 2007. The wedding party I have been for the past seven years was chock-full of Schreiner alums. as an engineering and surveying “Bob’s best man was Don Hart ’54, design tech.” groomsman was Bob Hoover ’53, Jean Mauze ’56 attended, Irene David Barker ’64 has recently Allison ’56 was in the house party accepted a job with the State of and Beth Taylor ’54 was maid of Texas in Austin as executive director honor.” of facilities. “I have responsibility for the design, engineering, Robert construction, operations and energy Douglas management of most of the state’s Pickle ’57 facilities. I have temporary quarters writes, “After in Austin, but still plan to build receiving my my home in Kerrville at Comanche baccalaureate Trace. As an Aggie, moving to and law Austin has been fun since whipping degrees from the University of those sips this year!” Tennessee at Knoxville, I served as an Army captain and assistant staff judge advocate at the United States Army Aviation and Surface Material Command in Saint Alice (Kluttz) Werchan ’87 is Louis. Thereafter, I joined the a stay-at-home mom of 6-year-old law department of Brown Shoe triplets Adam, Seth and Katherine, Company, Inc., in Saint Louis, who started kindergarten last fall. where I was employed for nearly “It has been a fun time. My husband 40 years until my recent retirement Alan still works for the U.T. System from the company. I have been and we run into the Schreiner married for 43 years to the former executive administrators occasionally Rosemary Elaine Naser.” because he is on the Board of Regents for Concordia University– Austin.”
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David White ’88, wife Sandra and boys Charley and Jack reside
on Lake McQueeney. Both Charley, 5, and Jack, 3, attend the New Braunfels Christian Academy.
1990s David Farber ’90 lives in Belton and has been a teacher for the last 16 years. He writes, “I am always asked by students where I went to college. They all assume we teachers went to large colleges like Texas or A&M, but I am proud to tell them I went to a small college named Schreiner College in Kerrville, a place where I discovered real friendships and goals to follow in life. I had fun! I always wonder what happened to everyone as we all entered the real world and went our separate ways. Randy, Ronnie, J. T., Chris, David, D’Ann, Todd and Lil’ Sis, Jerry and anyone else holler or send an e-mail at farber@vvm.com sometime and let me know where everyone went.” John Cain ’91 lives in Richmond with a Border Collie named Lumpy and an Australian shepherd named Pinky. “I’ve recently embarked on a new venture with an exploration firm, which has me overseeing oil and gas leasing in East Texas. Aside from work, I’m a published artist/ designer; I work in an experimental medium of epoxy resin and organic pigments. I’ve created abstract designs on canvas, furniture, and bar tops for a few Houston–area restaurants.” In his spare time, John works with charitable organizations and grows exotic produce, which he sells to high-profile chefs in the Houston area.
classnotes Mark Sheldon ’93 is now a qualified counselor working parttime in schools in England. He also coaches tennis part-time. He is married to Francesca, who is training to be a speech therapist. They have a 3-year-old son named Luke. Scott Aston ’94 wishes everyone hello from Afghanistan. He writes, “You guys already know that I joined the U.S. Army, but here is an update. I ended my service with the Army in April 2006 after 8 years and 3 deployments. I was an interrogator for the Army and absolutely loved it (what does that say about my psyche?). I recently returned to Afghanistan as a civilian and am now working as a site manager for WorldWide Language Resources, Inc. Our company provides interpreter support to the U.S. military overseas, and as a site manager, I am in charge of over 100 interpreters. I will eventually get back to Texas and attend a Schreiner Recall!” Telisha Shannon-Dicke ’96 lives in New Braunfels with her husband Kyle, daughter Ashton, 5, and son Grant, one and a half. She is a firstgrade teacher at Goodwin Primary. Jeffrey Geurin ’97 and wife Amy (Harlan) Geurin ’96 are proud to announce the birth of their third baby daughter Lillian “Lilly” Grace Geurin. She joins her sisters, Gloria and Katy. Jeff is a sales rep for Pfizer and Amy is currently working as a part-time pharmacist. The Geurins are all healthy and happy, and living in Corpus Christi.
Mike Diffen ’99 married Katherine Foy on December 31, 2005, in Phoenix, Ariz. “We had a second ceremony in Harper, Texas, on January 6, 2006. Most of Katherine’s family is in Arizona, and my family is in Texas, so we had two wedding ceremonies to accommodate everyone. We moved to the Kerrville area in the summer of 2006. My family now consists of myself, wife Katherine, her daughter Kelsey, age 14, and my daughter, Angela, age 7.” Andres Gutierrez ’99 announces, “I am going into a totally independent financial planning practice with two partners. Zaira and I are very excited about the change.” Andres and Zaira live in San Antonio with their two boys, Xavi and Alex. Russell Whitmore ’99 married LaShelle Talley July 22, 2006 in Las Vegas. Christian Brown ’99, and former students Elester Whitmore, Jr., Brion O’Donnell, and Brandon Hicks participated in the wedding ceremony. Russell earned his MBA in 2006 and is a treasury management sales officer for Nevada State Bank. The couple reside in Las Vegas.
2000s Moses Elango ’00 works as a systems specialist at Baxa Corporation in Englewood, Colo. Although he is based in Colorado, two of his recent assignments have been at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, North Dakota, and Children’s Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He
sends his regards to everyone at Schreiner. Stacey (Harlan) Philips ’00 writes, “My family and I are doing great. We just celebrated my daughter Emmy’s first birthday in November. I am working as the night pharmacist at a hospital in Dallas, and my husband just completed his first custom-built home as the owner of his own architecture/building firm.” Kenny Pullin ’00 and wife Amanda (Hamill) Pullin ’01 live in Dilley, where Amanda is the reading specialist at the elementary school and Kenny is part-owner of Dilley Feed and Grain and runs the El Monstruo del Monte Big Game Contest. “We now have a one-year-old daughter named Bailey Elizabeth who has blessed our lives in so many ways.” Lindsay (Slade) Sellery ’00 writes, “We are thrilled to be living in Austin now. My husband started work with a new company called All Access Sports and Event Management, which allowed us the chance to move back home. Now we are closer to all our old friends and, most importantly, our family!” Dave Crotty ’01 is currently working on his third degree at San Antonio College. “The degree that I am pursuing is Associate of Applied Science in Interpreting for the Deaf.” www.schreiner.edu Spring 2007 31
classnotes Angela Schladoer ’01 graduated with a doctorate in podiatric medicine from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine on June 2, 2006. She is now doing a surgical residency in South Dakota and will complete her residency in Tucson, Arizona. She plans to practice in Texas. Tim Bramble ’02 got a job with Georgia Pacific in Portland, Ore., after graduation. After working in the northwest for about two years, he had the opportunity to move back to Texas with Louisiana Pacific. He is an account manager for OSB Sales. “Most people remember me as Timmy Bramble, the guy who lived at Villa Saralita. I married the love of my life, Angela, in October 2005. We currently live in Spring with our two dogs, George and Gus. I still manage to keep in touch with some fellow Schreiner classmates, such as Julie Glazier, Chad Laxson and Eddie Ferris.” Miranda Trussell ’02 graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga., last year and was examined and received as a candidate for the ministry in the Presbyterian Church in March 2007 at the Grace Presbytery meeting in Kilgore, TX. She writes, “Dr. Tim Summerlin and the Rev. Frank Seaman from Schreiner University were in the congregation supporting me during this process. I am currently working as a hospital chaplain in the Dallas area. I hope to visit my beloved alma mater this summer.” Matt Goodwyn ’02 is the director of campus recreation for Schreiner and is teaching some intro to exercise science classes part-time. He graduated from the University of Texas at the Permian 32 Spring 2007 SCENE
Basin in December 2006 with a Master of Science degree in kinesiology. Craig Yaros ’02 has been keeping busy with work at his parents’ place and classes at New Horizons Computer Learning Center, where he is studying to be a CPC-A (Certified Public CoderApprentice). In October of 2006, he received medical administrative assistant certification from the National Healthcare Association. He is currently studying basic anatomy and medical terminology online, and is working toward certification for Microsoft Office 2003. Jamie (McFarland) Breda ’03 and Antonio Breda ’04 welcomed their son, Robert James Breda, into the world on August 25, 2006. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. The family resides in Pflugerville. Chris Campbell ’03 and wife Mandy are still in Waco while Mandy finishes up her degree in music composition at Baylor and graduates in August. Chris is all done with his course work and is considered “ABD” in his pursuit of a Ph.D. in educational psychology. They welcomed a daughter on August 24, 2006. Ruth Abigail “is a joy and is growing bigger by the minute.” The Campbells plan to stay in Waco until August, when Chris will probably get a job as a visiting professor at a university out of state. Chris and Mandy are very happy and are excited about what wonderful plans God has for their future.
Becky (Cloud) Goodwyn ’03 completed her Master of Education degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in December 2006. She is working for Kerrville Independent School District and seeking a teaching position. Richard Coronado ’03 married Latosha Mays in Lake Tahoe, California on July 8, 2006, and honeymooned in San Francisco. “We are currently building a home in the San Antonio area. I am coaching and teaching Spanish at Falls City ISD.” Kristy (Aguirre) Garza ’03 married Jonathan Garza of San Antonio in July 2006. “I am currently working at Holmes High School as Athletic Trainer and Health Coordinator.” Jennifer Hardy ’03 lives in Kerrville again and is looking for a house. “I’m a 6th grade PE/health teacher at BT Wilson Elementary and coach high school cross-country and soccer at Tivy High School. I am engaged to a Marine, Corporal Heath Yanko; we’ve been together for 2 and a half years and plan to be married in June. I still play soccer on the side as much as possible with a women’s team that goes to state every year.” Brenda J. Kirby ’03 was recently named manager of Das Peach Haus in Fredericksburg. “Das Peach Haus is the retail outlet for Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods and is the home of the Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce. Stop by any time and say hi!”
classnotes Lindsey (Brotherton) Kunz ’03 and husband David welcomed their first child, Hallie June, on December 21, 2006. “She is doing great and growing more and more every day.” Katy (Overgard) Schultz ’03 and Jason Schultz were married on November 18, 2006. The couple reside in San Antonio. David Peeples ’04 is finishing up his last semester of work on a master’s degree in American history at U.T.S.A. “I plan to graduate in May, and I attend the local Schreiner University alumni meetings held in San Antonio.” Quinn Renier ’04 writes, “I just moved to Issaquah, Wash., and love the hiking here. I have four jobs right now, working as a nanny and a receptionist. I keep busy, but I am happy.” Stacie Wilson ’04 is currently living in Houston and working as a first- and second-grade teacher with North Forest ISD. She recently began her last semester toward getting her master’s in school counseling through the University of Houston at Victoria. “This last fall, I began working as a Mary Kay beauty consultant and am spending most of my free time with that. I am doing fairly well, as is my family. My father passed away last Good Friday, so we are doing our best to recover.” Jarrett Aldrich ’04 is still teaching high school English in San Antonio, but now that he has his master’s degree he is keeping an eye out for any openings to teach at the college level. He recently finished
his first full-length book. Feel free to glance through a few chapters at www.JarrettAldrich.com. He is now facing the daunting task of finding an agent and/or publisher. Allison Staley ’05 has one semester left until she finishes her master’s in counseling psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. She will graduate in August. Jarel Hall ’05 and Mallory DeLaGarza were married on January 24, 2007 in Las Vegas. They reside in Houston with their two dogs, Alexandra and Winston. Katherine Wykoff ’05 is currently living in San Antonio where she works for Enterprise Rent-a-Car in the administration offices of the insurance accounts department. “I am assigned to the Farmers Insurance account and manage all the rentals for San Antonio, so I stay extremely busy. I am flying to St. Louis this week for a corporate meeting for Farmers, which is very exciting! I am doing very well these days and work with a lot of other SU alums!” Stacy Turner ’06 has been working at Kerr Mental Health Clinic for six months and loves her job. She is a psychiatric rehabilitation specialist and serves 18 clients, whom she helps with a series of skills training sessions. “I cannot tell you how much Schreiner’s psychology classes prepared me for this job. The psychology professors are absolutely brilliant. I miss my psych classes! On the home front, my daughter is doing great at B.T. Wilson Elementary, and has dreams of being a forensic scientist. My son is in first grade at Starkey Elementary and has been
in the gifted and talented program since kindergarten. My four-yearold is at St. Peter’s Preschool. My husband got a promotion at work and is currently in Sonora, Texas. I am really proud of him. I am so proud to have graduated from Schreiner University. I am looking forward to my first Recall.” Melissa Vela ’06 is currently working for the Bornstein Pediatric Center, while working towards her Master of Science degree in project management andorganizational leadership. She writes, “I am scheduled to graduate in March of 2008. In June 2007, I am going to West Africa. I will be traveling to at least six villages and working with a couple of tribes as well.”
submit Please submit your class note. All former students are encouraged to send photos and news about themselves — promotions, awards, marriages, births, etc. Former students can submit class notes online: http://forms. schreiner.edu/classnotes.html. Or by e-mailing: scene@schreiner.edu. Or by USPS: SCENE Schreiner University CMB 6201 2100 Memorial Blvd. Kerrville, TX 78028. Want to find a classmate? Go to http://students. schreiner.edu/former/ directory.html.
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Who they are... Dr. Fred Stevens, professor of biology, is celebrating his 30th year at Schreiner University.
He told us he recognized all but one of the “funny faces” in our fall SCENE Magazine. He thinks the picture was taken around 1978. From left to right he identified them as, George Mooney, deceased, Margie Lindsey, Jabby Lowe, he is not sure who the girl in the center is, Don Andrews, Rebecca Brown and Don Stroud. “You knew almost everyone back in those days because we were much smaller, so I recognized these students right away,” Stevens said. “I had five of them in my class.”
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In Memoriam Former Students
Schreiner Oaks
Mr. William Abbott ’58 of Spring in 2006.
Judge William O. Hatfield ’47 of Medina on Dec. 20, 2006.
Mr. Stewart J. Perkins ’48 of Cameron on Feb. 23.
Mrs. Marion M. Bergin of Arlington on March 5.
Mr. John Archie ’58 of Santa Fe, NM.
Mrs. Dorothy E. Henderson ’98 of Kerrville on Jan. 3.
Mr. William A. Plummer ’48 of San Antonio on Jan. 14.
Mr. Jack D. Clarke of Ingram on Feb. 4.
Mr. Joe S. Baldridge ’92 of West Columbia on March 31.
Mr. Julius F. Leisering ’34 of Kerrville on Jan. 27.
Mr. Hilmar A. Pressler ’38 of Kerrville on Jan. 4.
Mr. Robert E. Porcher of Kerrville on Dec. 22, 2006.
Mr. Earl Connor ’63 of Columbus.
Mr. Cody Marschall ’64 of San Angelo on Oct. 13, 2006.
Mrs. Ellen L. Rees ’47 of San Antonio on Jan. 7.
Mrs. June Weitz of Fredericksburg in 2007.
Mrs. Virginia L. Frantom ’91 of Kerrville on Feb. 8.
Mr. Stewart Martin ’72 of Cotulla on Nov. 11, 2006.
Mr. Buddie Richards ’76 of Bandera on Oct. 16, 2006.
Ms. Susan G. Gathings ’67 of Kerrville on Feb. 20.
Mr. John H. McGreevy ’73 of Kerrville on Dec. 12, 2006.
Mr. Virgil K. Rogan ’44 of Ingram on Oct. 18, 2006.
Mr. Hugh H. Goerner ’41 of The Hills on Apr. 7.
Ms. Lisa E. McMinn ’98 of Kerrville on Dec. 28, 2006.
Mr. Wallis R. Sanborn ’53 of San Angelo on Jan. 9.
Mrs. Beulah Griffin ’93 of Houston on Jan. 17.
Mr. Peter J. Olenick of Virginia on Jan. 24.
Mrs. Dorothy F. Taylor ’48 of Kerrville on Feb. 16.
Mr. Henry W. Hall ’50 of Beeville on Feb. 7.
Ms. Dora A. Pacha ’99 of Medina on Jan. 28.
Mrs. Helen Wheeler ’36 of San Antonio on Jan. 9.
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Former trustee Mr. William E. Dozier of Kerrville on Feb. 12.
eventscalendar june 2 past is prologue
9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Children’s Wisdom: A Native American Approach to Valuing “New Eyes,” an experiential workshop for families with children–and singles.
4 summer term classes begin 27 national conference on restorative justice U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis of Chicago and former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine P. Geske headline the conference, which features national and international leaders in the fields of law, criminal justice, academic research, education and public policy. More than 33 workshops and panel discussions will focus on specialized topics such as mediation, victim-offender dialogue, juvenile offenders, domestic violence, Biblical concepts, clergy abuse, community crime prevention, mental health issues and caring for victims of crime.
september 5 hill country college fund kick-off 10 monday night fiction “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee, presented by Dr. Lydia Kualapai, Logan Library, Scarle-Philips Room, 7 p.m.
12 campus star party
Next to The Texas Heritage Music Foundation office, 6:30 p.m.
14 great conversations
july 5 hill country cello institute camp
august 5 hill country cello institute camp ends 17–18 new student registration 22 classes begin 24 Convocation Cailloux Campus Activity Center, 1 p.m.
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the Dairy Barn? We’re looking for stories about the dairy barn, which has been part of the campus landscape since Schreiner offered courses in agriculture. The agricultural curriculum was dropped in 1957. Does anyone know how long we had cows on campus? Who are the milk boys? What happened to all that milk and ice cream? And who cleaned out the barn? Please share your stories and we will use them in the fall 2007 SCENE magazine. You can send us an e-mail at scene@schreiner.edu or call (830) 792-7334.
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