Southern College of Optometry 2022 Annual Report

Campus improvement projects in 2022 included the construction of a new south entrance. When completed in 2023, the area will provide an additional shaded patio-type space.

A MESSAGE FROM SCO PRESIDENT LEWIS REICH, OD,

PHD

Throughout the last year, everyone at SCO enjoyed a sense of things returning more to normal. There were challenges and obstacles along the way, but seeing the smiling faces of students excited to immerse themselves into optometry school was very rewarding.

There’s much to be optimistic about at SCO. This past year, optometry was ranked #2 in a national list of the best jobs in the country, with a 121 percent growth in the number of career opportunities as reported by Indeed, an employment website. The American Optometric Association’s latest salary numbers also confirmed that optometry remains a highly rewarding career.

As we work to enhance student success by strengthening test scores and other positive outcomes, SCO is prioritizing a new strategic plan. We’ve also been working with an architectural firm to create a master plan for our campus. New gates are being installed on our campus perimeter to enhance security and create a more cohesive look to our existing properties.

Above all, students remain at the heart of our mission. Everything we do is to give them the best education and training they need to succeed. Our students are excited about joining the ranks of our nearly 7,000 alumni and making their mark on our profession.

SCO’S SUCCESS

In 2022, SCO’s students benefited as patient care numbers returned to pre-pandemic normal, enhancing student education opportunities and clinical revenues. A Quality Enhancement Plan was developed to improve the quality of the contact lens experiences for third-year students.

As The Eye Center celebrated its 20th anniversary, investments were made into renovating sections of the facility. A new Pediatric and Teen Optical Boutique was constructed, with a new Clinical Patient Care Flow & Referral area created. The work is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

In 2023, The Eye Center will expand our Optometric Surgical Care to include a Service Area dedicated solely to the clinical education of future ODs in advanced primary care procedures. By their fourth year, interns will perform YAG Capsulotomies and other procedures under the direct supervision of medical physicians.

VOYCE® Systems translation services were made operational. This real-time video conferencing technology, available in virtually any language, provides interpretative services to patients who need them.

BACK TO

Student life also returned more to prepandemic normal in 2022. After being delayed by two years, a make-up White Coat ceremony was held in May for the Class of 2024 and their guests. The Class of 2026 enjoyed its traditional ceremony with the largest gathering of friends and family in several years on campus.

0% Default Rate

SCO has held a zero percent federal student loan default rate for 24 out of the last 25 years as reported by the U.S. Department of Education. SCO also secured an additional $1.5+ million in federal dollars earmarked for the college’s HPSL loan fund, the most attractive loan offered to students.

For the fall semester, SCO welcomed 133 members of the Class of 2026 from 37 different states (shaded on the map) with a record high 3.69 mean GPA and a 335 OAT.

The Rosemore Low Vision Service at SCO partnered with Sight Savers America to train 14 visually impaired children how to use their newly donated low vision devices.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Professor Dan Fuller, OD, was appointed to a three-year term as a Council Member for the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

Associate Professor Janette Pepper, OD, received the 2022 NOA Dr. Betty Harville Educator of the Year Award.

SCO was represented by faculty and staff as the college partnered with the Memphis Redbirds to promote the college at Education Day, an event drawing thousands of local schoolchildren.

Associate Professor Mike Dorkowski, OD ’04, received the Burnett Faculty Award.

“The Spirit of SCO,” a new staff award selected by faculty members, was presented to Caldon Handy from SCO’s Physical Plant and Mona Howard from The Eye Center.

ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SCO takes pride in the accomplishments of our alumni and welcomes the opportunity to celebrate their success.

2022 BY THE NUMBERS

5834

The number of times Optometry’s Practice Connection (OPC), SCO’s newly branded online placement service, was accessed by students, residents, and alumni seeking career opportunities.

1495

The number of new practice opportunities/positions listed on Optometry’s Practice Connection (OPC) in 2022.

350+

The number of career counseling sessions held with current 3rd and 4th year students.

WEEKEND 2022

MORE THAN 200 ALUMNI ATTENDED OCTOBER’S FALL HOMECOMING AND CE WEEKEND. MORE THAN 40 ALUMNI REPRESENTING 17 DIFFERENT STATES ATTENDED AN ALUMNI/STUDENT MEET AND GREET. HOSTED BY THE HAYES CENTER FOR PRACTICE EXCELLENCE, ATTENDANCE WAS THE BEST EVER FOR THE EVENT, WITH MORE THAN 80+ STUDENTS NETWORKING AND INTERACTING WITH ALUMNI.

248

The number of employment contracts reviewed on behalf of 4th year students.

189

The number of consultations provided to alumni regarding practice operations and transitions.

184

The number of CV and resumés reviewed to assist students and residents with securing opportunities after graduation.

96

The number of employment contracts reviewed on behalf of alumni and residents.

Practice Excellence award recipients were honored by Jerry Hayes, OD ’73, Natalie Hayes, and Nathan Hayes, and included:

Alan Arabi, OD ’13 (Practice Acquisition Award), Scott Ronhovde, OD ’15 (Partnership Award), and Christopher Stewart, OD ’13, and Kimberly Phillips Stewart, OD ’13 (Cold Start Award)

ALUMNI ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Noted alumnus Herbert Wertheim, OD ’67, received ASCO’s inaugural Herbert Wertheim Award presented for his contributions to the profession.

Dr. Wertheim, who was included in the 2022 Forbes 400 list, founded Brain Power, Inc., a manufacturer of optical tints for eyeglasses with more than 100 patents and copyrights.

He’s pictured with Dr. Lewis Reich, George Miller, SCO’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and Lauren Trowbridge, SCO’s Director of Development, in San Diego.

At SCO’s all-school Convocation ceremony, Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80, received SCO’s Lifetime Achievement Award, while Erick Henderson, OD ’17, was presented with SCO’s Young Alumni Award.

President Emeritus Billy Cochran, OD ’68, was inducted into the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association Hall of Fame.

Ahead of his retirement, Glen Steele, OD ’69, received the AOA’s Dr. W. David Sullins, Jr. InfantSEE Award.

Commander Emily J. Sprague, OD ’04, was named the Navy Optometrist of the Year before competing with other ODs of the Year from the Army, Air Force, VA, Public Health Service and Reserves to be awarded the overall Armed Forces Optometric Society’s Optometrist of the Year.

Matt Willis, OD ’11, was named Nebraska’s Optometrist of the Year, one of several alumni to be honored by their states as OD of the Year in 2022.

SCO hosted a pop-up alumni reception in Nashville, with more planned in different areas in 2023.

U.S. Senator John Boozman, OD ’77, was re-elected by Arkansas voters to a third term in November.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY SAN DIEGO 2022

The American Academy of Optometry meeting drew record attendance, with a record number of alumni also attending SCO’s reception. Eighteen alumni attained their Academy Fellowships, while 39 SCO faculty members joined students and residents in presenting academic posters.

ACADEMY WIN

SCO’s student team won the Essilor Academic Challenge at the American Academy of Optometry meeting in San Diego. Coached by faculty advisor Morgan Ollinger, OD, the team included Meredith Fry, ’23, Karrie Sestak, ’23, and Lindsey Tillery, ’23.

Alumni who attained Academy Fellowship gathered for a group photo in San Diego.

FACULTY AND STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SCO’s faculty and staff worked diligently to support our students in the past year. Faculty returned to in-person instruction and worked on strategies to strengthen NBEO board scores.

SCO Professors Glen Steele, OD ’69, and Bill Edmondson, OD, retired after distinguished careers, while new faculty were welcomed, including Drs. Amy Perkins (’11), Elyse Rayborn (’20), and Lisa Wadolowski Koehler. The decision was made to eliminate the Instructor position, with Instructors becoming Assistant Professors effective January 1, 2023.

On the staff side, retired Memphis Police Department Major Marcus Mitchell was hired as SCO’s new Director of Security.

Glen Steele, OD ’69

Amy Perkins (’11)

Marcus Mitchell

Elyse Rayborn (’20)

Lisa Wadolowski Koehler

Bill Edmondson, OD

SCO’s Day of Service returned in 2022 as more than 120 faculty and staff members participated in a variety of projects in partnership with other area nonprofits.

A new NBEO Support Coordinator position was created to promote preparation for National Board exam sequence.

SCO’s visiting scientist program resumed as Dr. Clark Chang, accompanied by other members of the Medical Affairs team at Glaukos, presented on keratoconus for SCO’s faculty.

2022 PHILANTHROPY REPORT

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS AWARDED

In 2022, SCO was able to award $2,499,006 in scholarship dollars. This was a 45% increase from 2021. SCO is able to provide enhanced scholarship funding to our students due to generous financial support from alumni and friends along with a focus on endowment growth through the years.

683

Number of Donors

GIFTS RECEIVED

In 2022, SCO received $1,195,000 from 683 donors. This total included 12 gifts of $10,000 or higher.

$1,195,000

Total Dollars Raised

$35M Endowment Funds

MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT GEORGE MILLER

Thanks to the generous support of our alumni, friends, faculty and staff, the college enjoyed a tremendous fundraising year. SCO’s mission is to educate the best possible healthcare providers. Our ability to accomplish this goal is due to benefactors, like you, who continue to provide the financial resources needed to fund scholarships and provide the necessary infrastructure and technology needed for our students to succeed. On behalf of the entire Institutional Advancement team, please accept my heartfelt thanks.

CIRCLE OF SIGHT

Southern College of Optometry is grateful for the many dedicated alumni and friends who believe in the importance of our mission and programs and support us through their donations. In honor of these partners, we are pleased to announce the Circle of Sight. The Circle of Sight has been established to honor and celebrate the generosity of donors to SCO throughout the year.

We begin the recognition program with the President’s Circle. The President’s Circle recognizes donors who give $1,000 or more each fiscal year, for any purpose. These donations have an immediate impact at SCO. All members are invited to special President’s Circle events, receive news detailing the impact of the President’s Circle generosity, and receive a welcome packet each year.

WE ARE PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE OUR 2022 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE DONORS

Stephen Akre, OD ’75, and Debbie Akre

George Bakowski, OD ’73, and Sandy Bakowski

Eugene Bane, Jr., OD ’65, and Becky Bane

Ivan Bank, OD ’83, and Melissa Bank

Allan Barker, OD ’75, and Susan Barker

Ronald Blum, OD ’72, and Kay Blum

Charlene Burnett, OD ’83

Charles Callaway, OD ’83, and Regena Callaway

J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87, and Dawn Campbell

Camile Chiasson, OD ’81

Michael Christensen, OD

William Cochran, OD ’68, and Carolyn Cochran

Cherry Cockrell, OD ’81, and David Cockrell, OD ’81

Steven Compton, OD ’78, and Jane Compton

Christine Cook, OD ’98

Nora Cothran, OD ’13

Michael Dorkowski, OD ’04

Tommy Ducklo, OD ’78, and Beth Ducklo

Bonny Eads, OD ’69

Scott Ensor, OD ’01, and Lisa Ensor

Fred Farias, III, OD ’87

Vicki Farmer and Dennis Farmer

Daniel Fuller, OD

John Gazaway, OD ’67, and Suzanne Gazaway

Michael Gerstner, OD ’97, and Jennifer Gerstner

Charles Glaser, OD ’74, and Cathy Glaser

Glenn Goldring, OD ’78, and Jamie Goldring

William Gordon, OD ’82, and Charvie Gordon

Tonyatta Hairston, OD ’01

Gene Harman, OD ’72

William Harrison, OD ’84, and Carol Harrison

Joseph Hauser, MBA, and Sara Hauser

Jerome Hayes, III, OD ’73, and Cristine Hayes

Cynthia Heard, OD, and Walter Clark

Erick Henderson, OD ’17, and Erin Henderson, OD ’17

Angela Howell, OD ’90, and Norman Wright

John Mark Jackson, OD ’99

Mark Kapperman, OD ’87, and Anita Kapperman

Aaron Kerr, OD ’98, and James Hutto

Helen King, OD ’83, and Christopher King, OD ’83

Charles Kinnaird, OD

James Kirchner, OD, and Dee Kirchner

Gerald Krumbholz, OD ’65

Tracy Lindow, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Mark Lindow

Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD ’97 and Stephen Lord, OD ’89

Jennifer Lyerly, OD ’11

Terry Marquardt, OD ’74

Stacey Meier, OD ’84, and Sandi Meier

Cheryl Mengelt, OD

George Miller, CFRE and Rachel Miller

David Mills, OD ’78, and Cathy Mills

Paul Mormon, OD ’01, and Kelli Mormon

Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD ’74, and Johnny Morrow

Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80, and Billy Moscow, OD ’78

Deborah Moy, OD ’84, and Charles Moy

Morgan Ollinger, OD

Ryan Powell, OD ’02, and Amy Powell

Mohammad Rafieetary, OD

Steven Reed, OD ’95, and Kendra Reed

J. Martin Regan, Jr.

Lewis Reich, OD, PhD, and Diane Reich

Kevin Rogers, OD ’08

Scott Ronhovde, OD ’15, and Anne Ronhovde

Michael Rothschild, OD ’97, and Christy Rothschild

Gregory Russell, OD ’97

James Sandefur, OD ’65, and Lana Sandefur

Dave Sattler

Richard Savoy, OD

Michelle Sellers

Lynn Shaw and Lisa Shaw

John Simmons, OD ’96

Gary Simpson, OD ’64, and Gloria Simpson

Glen Steele, OD ’69, and Brenda Steele

Kurt Steele, OD ’95, and Sacha Steele

Sandra Stephens

Sidney Stern, OD ’71, and Florence Stern

Joseph Sugg, OD ’09, and Ali Sugg

Dean Swick

Marc Taub, OD

Charles Thomas, OD ’84, and Sharon Thomas

Sharon Thomas, OD ’83, and Stuart Thomas, OD ’84

William Thomas, OD ’66

James Venable, OD ’89

Cary Vincent, OD ’78, and Linda Vincent

Lisa Wade, OD ’84, and James Wade

Patricia Estes Walker, OD

Tom Watkins, OD ’90

David West, CPA and Susan West

Keith Whaley, OD ’96

David Wichnoski, OD ’96

Evan Williams, OD ’75, and Colleen Williams

Lauren Windham, OD ’10, and Will Windham

Jerry Winston, OD ’67, and Lisa Winston

David Wolf, OD ’68, PA, and Gloria Wolf

Amanda Wood, OD ’02, and Jarod Wood, OD ’02

Chris Wroten, OD ’02, and Sarah Futch

Wroten, OD ’03

Alan Yates, OD ’94

AN EYE FOR THE FUTURE: Supporting SCO through Gift Planning

Some gifts provide immense satisfaction because they are favorable to both the giver and the recipient. Such is the case with charitable gifts, as they benefit individuals as well as Southern College of Optometry. These gifts are usually the result of careful financial and estate planning as well as a desire to continue supporting SCO after your lifetime.

The first step is to take some time to consider how you want to provide for your loved ones and your charitable interests. It can be helpful to make a list of the individuals you want to support, the property you own along with the details of ownership, the wishes to connect your loved ones and others you care about with those assets and the professionals who can help you accomplish your plans.

While sorting through the many ways (e.g., appreciated property gifts, beneficiary designations for life insurance policies and retirement plan accounts, and trusts) to achieve your philanthropic endeavors, keep in mind that the simplest way is through a gift in your will, also known as a bequest. You can leave what’s left over (the residue) after all other bequests have been satisfied, a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount or property. Your attorney can assist you in writing a new will or adding a codicil to an existing one.

If you would like to include SCO in your plans, we can provide the information your attorney will need. Please contact George Miller at (901) 722-3217 for more information.

DONORS ARE ALSO RECOGNIZED ONLINE AT SCO.EDU/2022DONORS

SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY’S SUCCESS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE CONTINUED ENTHUSIASM AND SUPPORT OF OUR ALUMNI, FRIENDS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND STUDENTS.

SCO HONOR ROLL OF DONORS ALUMNI GIFTS BY CLASS

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

SCO is proud to recognize the many alumni who supported the college through scholarship, clinical care, research and unrestricted dollars during the past year. The generosity of SCO’s graduates allows the college to continue its mission to educate the best possible healthcare providers entering the profession of Optometry.

1947

Marion B. Davis, OD

1950

C. Wayne Shearer, OD

1951

Edward L. Robbins, OD

1952

Gerald Hoffman, OD

1955

Jack B. Rapoport, OD

Harlan H. Sears OD

1960

Rufus B. Antley, OD

1962

Joseph A. Lamendola, Jr., OD

Robert L. Sams, OD

Anton L. Young, OD

1963

T. Joel Byars, OD

Paul K. Douglas, OD, FAAO

William C. Oliver, OD

1964

Harold L. Jennings, OD

Walter G. Pitts, OD

Gary C. Simpson, OD

Terrence M. Swinger, OD

William T. Tillar, III, OD

1965

Eugene M. Bane, Jr., OD

Barry J. Davis, OD

Jerry P. Gibson, OD

Gerald A. Krumbholz, OD

James D. Sandefur, OD

William W. Stanfill, OD

1966

Paul D. Michalove, OD

Jerry M. Overall, OD

Jerry B. Park, OD

Milton J. Salomon, OD

William L. Thomas, OD

1967

William S. Benkelman, OD

Lionel N. Chamberlain, OD

E. Watts Davis, OD

Ronald B. Gantt, OD

John A. Gazaway, OD

Edward R. Hoge, Jr., OD

Charles Ingram, OD

Louis J. Layton, OD

Marlene S. Snider Mendenhall, OD

C. Ellis Potter, OD

Jerry M. Winston, OD

1968

Joseph J. Beaman, OD

Larry E. Blackmon, OD

William E. Cochran, OD

James E. Coe, Jr., OD

Henry J. Decker, III, OD

Larry J. Housley, OD

Ray H. Johnson, OD

Neill R. Marshall, OD

Michael Neff, OD

Alta I. Spurrier, OD

Barry H. Whitehead, OD

David L. Wolf, OD, PA

1969

Walter F. Cygan, OD

David Dick, OD

Bonny L. Eads, OD

Glen T. Steele, OD

1970

Joe A. Chambers, OD

Paul W. Derrick, OD

Douglas V. McKillip, OD

Stephen C. Miller, OD

1971

Randall D. Bowling, OD

Ronald E. Giddens, OD

Michael D. Jones, OD

Sidney J. Stern, OD, FAAO

1972

William C. Coffee, OD

Jeffrey H. Cohen, OD

Max Edrington, OD

Jimmy H. Elam, OD

Curtis Lynn Farrar, OD, FAAO

James E. Gamble, OD

Gene A. Harman, OD

Donald P. Humphrey, OD

John H. Leeth, III, OD

William A. Pike, OD

Clayton B. Rhodes, OD

Frank Wasserman, OD

Jerry D. West, OD

1973

George M. Bakowski, OD

Alan L. Blatterman, OD

Joseph G. Goldberg, OD

N. Scott Gorman, OD

Jerome A. Hayes, III, OD

Phillip L. Patterson, Sr., OD

Thomas B. Perry, OD

Kenny J. Wyatt, OD

1974

John D. Bishop, OD

Robin S. Blair, OD

Len A. Brown, OD

James E. Corry, Jr., OD

David H. Dow, OD

Charles G. Glaser, OD

Harold C. Herring, Jr., OD

Terry T. Marquardt, OD

Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD

Kenneth M. Nash, OD

Bob Gene Roberts, OD

William E. Robinson, Jr., OD

Robert W. Smalling, OD

Charles J. Stuckey, Jr., OD

1975

Stephen P. Akre, OD

Allan Leslie Barker, OD

Larry W. Bloomingburg, OD

Robert B. Bower, OD

Jeffrey J. Eger, OD, FIOS

Sheldon G. Greenspan, OD

Jerry D. Jenks, OD

Steven R. Koganovsky, OD

Richard D. O’Connor, Jr., OD

Charles A. Rice, OD

William E. Sterling, Jr., OD

Mike Tannehill, OD

Morris H. Weaver, OD

Evan T. Williams, OD

1976

Edwin F. Adams, III, OD

Robert L. Burns, OD

James M. Campbell, II, OD

Stanley M. Dickerson, OD

Alan L. Ginsburg, OD

W. Carter Glass, OD

Thomas Lentz, OD

Joseph W. Remke, III, OD

F. Mason Smith, OD

Larry D. Snider, OD

S. Michael Veach, OD, FAAO

Brunswick R. Wong, OD

1977

Norma K. Bowyer, OD

James H. Burke, OD

Melanie A. Crandall, OD, FAAO

M. Bert Davis, Jr., OD

Donald R. Hopper, OD

Robert W. McCullough, OD

Michael S. McQuaig, OD

Henry B. Miller, OD

Terry D. Moehnke, OD

Richard C. Orgain, OD

Lawrence A. Routt, OD

Jack L. Schaeffer, OD

W. David Spruill, OD

Kenneth A. Weinberg, OD

1978

James S. Campbell, OD

Steven L. Compton, OD

Mark J. Cook, OD

Tommy J. Ducklo, OD

Gary P. Gegerson, OD

Glenn I. Goldring, OD

Mark A. Lavine, OD

David H. Mills, OD

Billy S. Moscow, OD

Ronald C. Mozingo, OD

Henry V. Sawyer, Jr., OD

David S. Sheffield, OD

Cary J. Vincent, OD

Larry E. Williams, OD

1979

Joseph E. Crump, OD

Donald S. Dorr, OD

Robert C. Fitzhugh, OD

Danny J. Payne, OD

Gerald J. Prchal, OD

Sue T. Prchal, OD

Raymond C. Shackelford, OD

William R. Shumaker, OD

1980

Michael W. Alexander, OD

John L. Brinkley, OD

Gilan L. Cockrell, OD

Lawrence J. LaTour, OD

Sharon Berger Moscow, OD

Lee R. Moore, Jr., OD

Brett K. Radow, OD

Rod L. Rallo, OD

Frank E. Roofe, III, OD

1981

Anthony L. Aker, OD

William A. Bacigalupo, OD

Rick D. Bartlett, OD

Camile L. Chiasson, OD

Cherry B. Cockrell, OD

David A. Cockrell, OD

Andrew G. Cook, Jr., OD

James V. Cornetta, OD

Max M. Downey, OD

L. Shepard Hamrick, Jr., OD

Kendall B. Harris, OD

Gordon W. Jennings, OD

Roger I. Jones, OD

Marion M. Kenney, OD

Ronaldo P. Martin, Jr., OD

Jonathan L. Shrewsbury, OD

Sam R. Silverblatt, OD

James M. Stevens, OD

Stephen D. Stubits, OD

Scott B. Sutherland, OD

Donald G. Upton, OD

“I truly appreciate the opportunity to reduce my student loan debt during my final year of optometry school. This year I have already grown significantly as a clinician in my hometown of Winston-Salem, NC, and been offered a job at my current externship site. None of this would be possible without the support of generous donors!”

SETH JONES | CLASS OF 2023

1982

James O. Cloepfil, OD

Timothy P. Fox, OD

William D. Gordon, OD

Debra A. Hammerer, OD

John R. Hammerer, OD

W. Michael Jamison, OD

Robert W. Seidel, OD

Thomas J. Stander, OD

Bonnie F. Taylor, OD

James J. Whitelock, OD

1983

Ivan B. Bank, OD

Charlene Burnett, OD

Charles A. Callaway, OD

Shawn P. Doherty, OD

Thomas K. Gober, OD

Jackie Greene Gunter, OD

Thomas L. Gunter, Jr., OD

Michael R. Hassell, OD

David N. Hinkley, OD

Lynn Stone Kebert, OD

Edward Lemon, OD

Dawn Rakich, OD

Rhett H. Richardson, OD

Carol L. Scott, OD

Valerie B. Seligson, OD

Duke B. Yoon, OD

1984

James F. Anderson, OD

Thomas E. Dunlap, Jr., OD

William L. Harrison, OD

William L. Jones, OD

Stacey J. Meier, OD

Deborah L. Moy, OD

Jon E. Treadway, OD

Charles E. Thomas, OD

Sharon Holden Thomas, OD

Stuart J. Thomas, OD

Terry L. Tucker, OD

Lisa R. Wade, OD

Kathleen J. Ward, OD

1985

Kathryn M. Beggs, OD

Brian M. Celico, OD

Russell H. Chambless, OD

Daniel DeJarnatt, OD

Janice B. Dunlap, OD

William J. Filchak, OD

Marie C. Kelly, OD

Lenward R. McCalla, OD

J. Curtis Taylor, OD

1986

Janice A. Barr, OD

Alan Fertel, OD

Keith L. Miller, OD

1987

J. Bart Campbell, OD

Steve P. Edwards, OD

Fred Farias, III, OD

Mark R. Kapperman, OD

Treg M. Long, OD

1988

Joseph E. Droter, OD

Robert B. Jordan, OD

Patricia M. Kowalski, OD

1989

Linda Anderson Drake, OD

Michael V. Johnston, OD

Robert F. Lloyd, Jr., OD

Robie H. Robinson, OD

James E. Venable, OD

1990

Sara H. Bopp, OD

Sandra R. Frutchey, OD

Marcus P. Frutchey, OD

Angela C. Howell, OD

Jarrett Ann Johnson, OD

Thomas M. Kretzmer, OD

Tom Watkins, OD

1991

Scott A. Drake, OD

Wendy A. Goldsmith, OD

1992

Eric K. Botts, OD

Amy J. Daiber, OD

Tom Kevin Flowers, OD

Timothy J. Goldsmith, OD

Carla R. Lindsay, OD

James Shawn McBride, OD

1993

George Rod Alberhasky, OD

Richard G. Jabaley, III, OD

Michael A. Kling, OD

Jean Marie Stewart-Gattuso, OD

1994

Laura L. Flockencier, OD

Terry L. Kirkland, OD

Daniel E. Smith, OD

R. Kirk Smith, OD

J. Alan Yates, OD

1995

Michael W. Babatz, OD

Ted W. Brown, OD

Marilyn S. Burich, OD

Eric R. Kuykendall, OD

Steven T. Reed, OD

Kurt T. Steele, OD

Thomas E. Woitasczyk, OD

1996

Richard D. Durocher, OD

Kari Klemm Hudson, OD

Mark D. Jackson, OD

John M. Simmons, OD

Christopher J. Strelioff, OD

Keith E. Whaley, OD

David J. Wichnoski, OD

1997

Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD

Chris H. Cooper, OD

Arthur R. Dampier, OD

Beth W. Eckard, OD

Michael D. Gerstner, OD

Steven E. Goldenberg, OD

Michael S. Rothschild, OD

Gregory C. Russell, OD

Christopher T. Walls, OD

1998

Stuart R. Berry, OD

Caroline L. Cade, OD

Christine Cook, OD

Aaron Kerr, OD

Janusz Luka, OD

Janice McMahon, OD

Derek J. Melton, OD, FAAO

Cynthia J. Ragland, OD

Tchula Morgison Ripton, OD

April D. Smith, OD

Brian D. Smith, OD

Sylvia E. Sparrow, OD

Tonya C. Stewart, OD

1999

Joy M. Berry, OD

Brent L. Croft, OD

Darby Chiasson, OD

Dax M. Eckard, OD

John Mark Jackson, OD

Kiana Kaymanesh, OD

Xinmian Lo, OD

David Olive, OD

Michael Presley, OD

Peter Van Hoven, OD

Mary W. Yeilding, OD

2000

Crystal M. Brimer, OD

Alissa Montano Irons, OD

Anthony D. Reach, OD

Janna Z. Smith, OD

Audra D. Steiner, OD, FCOVD

2001

Jeffrey M. Anastasio, OD

Joshua W. Baker, OD

Jenee’ Barth, OD

Christopher E. Deitrick, OD

Michael Scott Ensor, OD

Tonyatta T. Hairston, OD

Kayla S. Melton, OD

Paul D. Mormon, OD

Bruce A. Pate, OD

Pamela H. Schnell, OD

Tu L. Stone, OD

2002

Shelly Anastasio, OD

Chad William Cullison, OD

James Fleming, OD

Brent Jones, OD

Giovanna Marie Moses, OD

Shay Murphy, OD

Nicole Ann Patterson, OD

Geoffrey Ryan H. Powell, OD

Amanda A. Wood, OD

Jarod R. Wood, OD

Chris W. Wroten, OD

2003

Sarah Sutherland Baldwin, OD

Rebecca J. Brown, OD

Derek A. McTyier, OD

Keith A. Schrunk, OD

HON OR ING DR. STEELE

Institutional Advancement’s Emily Sweeter and George Miller are pictured presenting Dr. Steele with a photo memory book containing numerous quotes and notes from alumni with their gifts.

Many alumni made gifts in 2022 in honor of longtime SCO Professor Glen Steele, OD ’69, when he retired in August.

Alumni and friends made 180 tribute gifts in appreciation of Dr. Steele’s service to the profession and optometric education.

$30,784 DONATED

The funds will grow the Steele/Fors Developmental Vision Scholarships to benefit future students.

ANSWERING THE CALL

SCO students joined our Development team in promoting the return of the college’s Fall Phonathon. Postcards, emails, and other reminders let graduates know that students would be calling.

• Alumni made 174 gifts through phone conversations with student callers.

• $25,475 was raised in gifts and pledges.

• The funds will benefit SCO’s Annual Fund Scholarships for students.

“Throughout the week, I networked with over 100 doctors, received great advice (even a few job offers) and made new friendships! Best week of my life!!”

Aimee Robinson ’25

One highlight to note, on the last night of phone calls, one SCO student secured $3,650 from four donors, and 15 new donors joined others in supporting their alma mater.

KIMBERLY CAO | CLASS OF 2024

Andrea Elizabeth Shelton, OD

Sarah Futch Wroten, OD

Cynthia Lynn Zara, OD

2004

George N. Butterworth, OD

Maria Shields Dickerson, OD

Michael T. Dorkowski, OD

Kimberly Johnson Ragan, OD

Emily J. Sprague, OD, USN

Tarra L. Vander Leest, OD

Jen L. Weigel, OD

2005

Laurie Beth Cagle, OD

Jason L. Diamond, OD

Darla N. Ferreira, OD

Eric N. G. Thai, OD

2006

James R. Glass, OD

Jennifer L. Jones, OD

Carrie D. Lebowitz, OD

Gregory D. Loose, OD

2007

Colby B. Curtis, OD

Lindsay M. Elkins, OD

Crystal L. Franklin, OD

Michael A. Hausmann, Jr., OD

Lisa M. Traunero, OD

2008

Andrea N. Baumann, OD

Amanda R. Dellinger, OD

Julia R. Jackson, OD

Sarah S. Lunsford, OD

Jaymini Nayee, OD

Kevin A. Rogers, OD

William B. Teague, OD

Stephen M. Wetick, OD

2009

Matthew Jones, OD

Joseph Sugg, OD

2010

Kendria Cartledge, OD

Craig Fleming, OD

Robert C. Gates, OD

Esla Speth, OD

2011

Erin Cooper, OD

Mandy N. Dailey, OD

Jennifer E. Lyerly, OD

Nicklaus J. Richmond, OD

Hayden H. Sowers, OD

2012

Christie P. Francia OD

Taylor N. Keys, OD

Timothy J. LaFreniere, OD

Brett A. Miller, OD

Jared P. Quesenberry, OD

Michael H. Vuong, OD

2013

Derek A. Black, OD

Nora L. Cothran, OD

Justin C. Jackman, OD

Maria L. Kirkpatrick, OD

2014

Keri Cassels Hartsell, OD

Mary G. Hoang, OD

Kristal Jones, OD

Brian Knight, OD

Andrew Loudon, OD

Kimberly G. Orr, OD

Rachel Vick, OD

2015

Emily Evans, OD

Samuel L. Johansen, OD

Clay McFadden, OD

Scott R. Ronhovde, OD

2016

Halie A. Cottrill, OD

Lindsey D. Hubert, OD

Gregory L. Johnson, OD

Tyler W. Kitzman, OD

Darah L. McDaniel-Chandler, OD

Shaleen B. Ragha, OD

Gregory P. Stewart, OD

2017

Celia R. Baker, OD

Jordan L. Hamric, OD

Erick Henderson, OD

Erin A. Henderson, OD

Derek B. Hennig, OD

William Z. Inboden, OD

Zachary D. Lancaster, OD

Hunter J. Morgan, OD

Benjamin G. Nielson, OD

Peyton E. Richlin, OD

Andrew T. Smith, OD

Sarah L. Vrotsos, OD

Justin C. Zampella, OD

2018

Theresa K. Cassidy, OD

Mary E. Chase, OD

Catherine E. Danko, OD

Cindy K. Heng, OD

Jamie C. Jacobs, OD

Laurel E. Kelley, OD

Morgan L. Kickliter, OD

Michael B. McCullough, OD

Luke D. Moix, OD

Molly E. Pace, OD

Anisha A. Patel, OD

Ty H. Smith, OD

Whitney J. Stock, OD

2019

Vikarma W. Brooks, OD

Elizabeth G. Brooks, OD

Mallory N. Collins, OD

Kamil A. Hill, OD

Blair B. Holden, OD

Jessica L. Jankiewicz, OD

Julia B. Kitchens, OD

Shelby N. May, OD

Royce V. Miles, OD

Ashley B. McGee, OD

Laura M. Mosley, OD

Joel E. Saslawsky, OD

Elizabeth A. York, OD

2020

Victoria J. Long, OD

2021

Kory A. Allen, OD

Grant J. Criger, OD

Hunter M. Edwards, OD

Tara M. Elam, OD

Eva E. Hudson, OD

Marie E. Huegel, OD

Nathaniel J. Jensen, OD

Kelly J. Sieps, OD

Trevor T. Smith, OD

Caitlyn A. Stakeley, OD

Alec Waters, OD

2022

Salman A. Bhatti, OD

Jessica A. Crum, OD

Regan N. Stone, OD

Landon H. Voigt, OD

“I am so grateful for your contribution to my education and future, and I hope you know it continues to have a big impact on my life even outside of the school walls.”

FRIENDS OF SCO

SCO is grateful for the tremendous support received in 2022 from our non-alumni constituents. The College is pleased to have these individuals in our family of donors.

“It’s truly an honor to have received the Dr. Mark W. Franks & Mary Franks Scholarship. Southern College of Optometry has given me the opportunity to grow as a future optometrist and do it alongside incredible faculty and future colleagues. I’m excited to see what the next three years have to offer knowing that this scholarship has made future opportunities possible.”

ANNIE GREMILLION | CLASS OF 2025

Lynn Shaw and Lisa Shaw

Barry L. Shulkin, MD

Donna Simpson-Webb

Rebecca Smietana

Joyce Smith

Gary R. Snuffin

Mark Sowell

David L. Spradlin, CPA

Scott A. Steel, OD

Sandra Stephens

Jr.

Jerry Sullivan

Chiquita L. Rice

Michael Robertson

Tyra L. Robinson

Tammie Robinson

Diane Rudner

Dave Sattler

Lisa Schmittou

E. Michelle Sellers

Dawn Sumler

Dean Swick

Michelle Taylor

Janine Tenorio

Lisa C. Tracy

Philip Tribble

Lauren Trowbridge

Elaine Turcotte

Rhonda Turner

Thomas M. Vanelli

Penny K. Walker

Carolyn J. Warren

Audrey Waters

Christine M. Weinreich, JD and Scott Gettig

David West

Felicia White

John C. Whitener, OD, MPH

Mary Gayle Wilkins

Jason Williams

Susan Williams

Shuntae Williams

Rebecca A. Williams

Ashley Williamson

Antonio Wise

Craig Wright

“I am a recipient of the Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship has been a huge blessing to me, as it has allowed me to pursue a career in optometry and significantly lessened the financial stress associated with student loans and debt. This scholarship was one of the main reasons why I chose to enroll at SCO.

I am so thankful for your contribution!”

MATTHEW MOE | CLASS OF 2024

FOUNDATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CORPORATIONS

SCO receives tremendous support from the Ophthalmic industry and business communities. The college is pleased to have these organizations in our family of donors.

Academy of Tennessee

Optometric Physicians

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Allergan, Inc.

Amazon

American Academy of Optometry

American Optometric Association

Autozone

Bausch & Lomb

Ben-Glo Inc.

ClearVision Optical

CooperVision

Essilor Luxottica

First Horizon Foundation Hayes Family Foundation

Healthy Vision Association

Heine USA, Ltd.

Jobson Medical Information, LLC

Johnson & Johnson

Vision Care, Inc.

Kentucky Optometric Foundation

Kroger

Lakeland Lions Foundation

L’amy America

Modo

Morel Eyewear

Ocular Instruments, Inc.

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation, Inc.

Safilo

SECO International, Inc.

Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians

The Jelks Family Foundation, Inc.

Valley Contax

Vision Service Plan

WestGroupe

“Receiving both the Dr. Cheryl D. Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the MedivisionOmni Endowed Scholarship has been a huge help to me, as they have allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming an optometrist without a financial burden on my shoulders. With these scholarships, I am able to receive the highest level of optometric education here at SCO, so one day I can be the optometrist changing my patients’ lives for the better. I am truly thankful for the endless opportunities these scholarships have allowed me to pursue.”

SEAN MCENTEE | CLASS OF 2025

GUIDE TO GIVING

Your donation makes all the difference in helping us fulfill SCO’s mission to educate the best possible healthcare providers.

STOCKS, BONDS, AND MUTUAL FUNDS

Gifts of securities that have appreciated in value allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a tax deduction.

UNIQUE GIVING

There are many ways to give back! Explore Estate and Planned Gifts. Take advantage of IRA RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions), and even gift your vehicle.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Alumni and friends can create their own scholarship fund or give to one that is already established.

ANNUAL FUND

Gifts that support the greatest priorities.

THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

Premier giving society designed to recognize those who give $1,000 or more annually.

ESTATE PLANNING

Include SCO as a beneficiary in your will, retirement accounts (401k or IRA), life insurance policies, living trusts (Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust) or DAF (Donor Advised Fund)

LOOKING AHEAD

SCO hopes to see you at one of the many opportunities for us to get together in 2023. Some of 2023’s major events include:

SECO 2023

ATLANTA | MARCH 1-5

CLASS OF 1973’S 50-YEAR REUNION

MEMPHIS | SCO | MAY 1-2

RESIDENTS’ WEEKEND

SCO | JUNE 9-10

SCO-TAOP SPRING CE WEEKEND

SCO | MARCH 31-APRIL 2

COMMENCEMENT

MEMPHIS | MAY 2

AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. | JUNE 21-24

ORIENTATION

SCO | AUG 30-SEPT 1

FALL HOMECOMING & CE WEEKEND

MEMPHIS | SEPT 21-24

CLASS OF 2027 WHITE COAT CEREMONY

SCO | SEPT 1

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY

NEW ORLEANS | OCT 11-14

Stay in touch with SCO through social media, newsletters, and our alumni magazine. Campus tours may also be arranged. Share your news and accomplishments with us in 2023!

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

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J. BART CAMPBELL,

VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

JOSEPH HAUSER

VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT SERVICES

TRACY LINDOW

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

GEORGE MILLER

VICE PRESIDENT, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

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SANDRA STEPHENS

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

DEAN SWICK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SERVICES

JAMES VENABLE, OD ’89

VICE PRESIDENT, CLINICAL PROGRAMS

DAVID WEST

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

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OD ’87

CHRISTOPHER W. WROTEN, OD ’02 BOARD CHAIR

CHARLES W. KINNAIRD, OD BOARD MEMBER

ALLAN L. BARKER, OD ’75 BOARD MEMBER

JAMES K. KIRCHNER, OD BOARD MEMBER

AMANDA BREWER-LORD, OD ’97 BOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER E. LYERLY, OD ’11 BOARD MEMBER

BETTY HARVILLE BROWN, OD BOARD MEMBER

STACEY J. MEIER, OD ’84 BOARD MEMBER

DAVID A. COCKRELL, OD ’81 BOARD MEMBER

DAVE SATTLER BOARD MEMBER

ANITA A. DAVIS, PHD BOARD MEMBER

LYNN T. SHAW, AWMA BOARD MEMBER

VICKI FARMER BOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL DORKOWSKI, OD ’04 FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

CHARLES G. GLASER, OD ’74 BOARD MEMBER

ANDREW MURPHY, ’24 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

MARK R. KAPPERMAN, OD ’87 BOARD MEMBER