Visions Alumni Magazine - 2024 Annual Report by Southern College of Optometry

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

SCO HIGHLIGHTS

PHILANTHROPY REPORT

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Looking back at all the accomplishments made by Southern College of Optometry in 2024, I am incredibly proud of the growth and progress our institution achieved. We continued to build upon our legacy of excellence in optometric education and patient care. Our faculty and staff have worked tirelessly to maintain a rigorous academic environment while fostering a culture of innovation. With the support of our dedicated alumni, partners, and donors, we have made remarkable strides toward enhancing our academic programs, advancing clinical services, and expanding our research initiatives.

We spent a good amount of time this past year looking ahead to this year. Significant work continued on planning for our future. You’ll be hearing more about some of the ideas that we’re undertaking. Considerable progress has already been made in improving security measures around campus. All of this effort is designed to strengthen and enhance SCO’s position as a leader in optometric education.

Above all, we work to provide our students with the skills they need to excel in a rapidly evolving field. Our second-year students saw new opportunities to assist in the surgery service. A new “tele-optometry” system was installed at our FocalPoint at Crosstown Concourse location to educate students on performing remote eye health and vision examinations. Research is flourishing, particularly in the areas of ocular disease, vision science, and public health. These efforts not only benefit the academic community but also directly translate into better care for patients, as we translate research findings into actionable clinical practices.

As we look ahead, I am excited for the opportunities and challenges that await us, confident in the knowledge that SCO is poised to continue leading the way in optometric education.

Lewis Reich, OD, PhD PRESIDENT

SCO HIGHLIGHTS

COLLABORATION

SCO was proud to host faculty from 10 different optometry schools as they joined other guests for the American Academy of Optometry’s Ophthalmic Laser & Surgical Procedures SIG’s first ever Educator’s Forum.

EXCELLENCE

SCO led the nation in class size (140) and the most states represented (46) and was one of only five optometry schools that held both GPA and OAT averages in the top third of the nation.

NATIONAL PRESENCE

Applications to SCO grew 13 percent over the previous year, demonstrating SCO’s ability to attract highly qualified students who can meet the college’s high academic standards.

SCO HIGHLIGHTS

CAMPUS FOOTPRINT

SCO acquired and fenced the nearby Alpha Omega property on the western edge of campus, while reclaiming the 1256 Union Avenue building for future usage.

PHYSICAL SPACES

A new layout on the north parking lot added 40 more parking spaces for students. The streamlined design, in addition to new gate access, also improved security features.

ALUMNI VISITS

Nearly 240 alumni attended Spring CE on campus, with more than 400 others participating at Fall Homecoming.

NBEO SCORES

SCO’s students continued to perform well on their national board exams. SCO scores ranked the second highest in the country as its 97.76% ultimate passage rate for 2023-2024 surpassed the national 85.55%.

DEFAULT RATE

The Department of Education announced that SCO had a zero percent default rate on federal student loans, marking 26 out of the last 27 years for this remarkable distinction.

SCO HIGHLIGHTS

FACULTY/STAFF DAY OF SERVICE

Faculty and staff packed more than 23,000 meals for a food bank, 650 boxes of non-perishable food items for a local charity, visited a local hospital, assisted veterans, and delivered meals to homebound seniors, among others during SCO’s annual Service Day event.

PROMOTING SCO

SCO participated in numerous health and wellness fairs and other public events, like Education Day hosted by the Memphis Redbirds, reaching thousands of patients and promoting SCO’s community impact.

COMMUNITY PRESENCE

With nearly 150 members, SCO’s St. Jude Marathon team was one of the largest teams and resulted in a major news story profiling the college’s participation in this nationally renowned event.

FUTURE PLANNING

At its Fall 2024 meeting, SCO’s Board of Trustees toured the campus to discuss potential future improvements under consideration as part of the college’s commitment to continuous improvement.

SCO’S ECONOMIC IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

$ 179.1 MILLION

SCO’s overall national economic impact, per a 2024 study

1,136

The number of jobs nationally created by SCO’s impact

$ 108.3 MILLION

SCO’s impact directly on the local Memphis economy

823

The number of jobs locally created in Memphis

APPRECIATION

“Receiving a scholarship to attend SCO made my decision even easier. I moved to Memphis with my wife and one-year-old daughter to pursue a degree that I had sought, specifically a degree from SCO. I didn’t know that receiving a scholarship was just the beginning of seeing how special the SCO community is. I was grateful to hear that SCO alumni and friends care so much; their generosity was why I received the scholarship.”

Noah Scoffield, ’25

SCO HIGHLIGHTS

“Receiving the Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship has already made such an impact on my optometric career. It has allowed me to focus more on my studies and less on the financial burden that comes with student loans. It has been a dream of mine to study optometry and because of my scholarship, I am getting an unrivaled education at an amazing institution.”

RECOGNITION

In 2024, Steven Reed, OD ’95, became the 15th SCO graduate to serve as AOA president. A longtime supporter of SCO, he visited the patient care suite bearing the names of Dr. Reed and his wife, Kendra. Fittingly, he’s pictured with two student leaders, Emily Gibson, ’26, SCO’s AOSA Trustee, and Landyn Goodwin, ’27, SCO’s AOSA Trustee Elect.

SCO’S PATIENT CARE IMPACT

“The moment I entered The Eye Center, I could feel right off these people wanted to help me. They are doing everything within their power to help me move forward and overcome obstacles.”

– A review left by a patient online about SCO’s Clinical Programs.

Jessica Dye, ’25

BY THE NUMBERS

The Hayes Center for Practice Excellence hosted its increasingly popular OD-Student Meet and Greet event during Fall Homecoming as students enjoyed networking with alumni.

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

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

Made possible by the support of Jerry Hayes, OD ’73, and his family, The Hayes Center also presented Practice of Excellence Awards to three outstanding alumni: Christina Schiller, OD ’14, Blake Jarrard, OD ’14, and Christopher Herring, OD ’17.

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

271 The number of career counseling sessions provided to 3rd and 4th year students.

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

1,057 Number of Practice Opportunities posted to Optometry’s Practice Connection.

On the career networking front, The Hayes Center made enhancements to its online career placement portal, Optometry’s Practice Connection (OPC). The coming year will see more progress, as OPC rolls out a new partnership program with other optometry schools. Alumni and friends can access the service at odpracticeconnection.com

PHILANTHROPY REPORT

725

$ 3,200,000

TOTAL AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS $ 50.5 MILLION ENDOWMENT FUNDS

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, GEORGE MILLER

Whether it’s expanding our optometric surgery center or enhancing safety measures for our students, SCO’s progress depends in great measure on the generous support of our alumni, friends, faculty, and staff. Your support enables us to meet the needs of our students, including the financial resources needed to fund scholarships and other programs that directly improve the quality of optometric education. On behalf of the entire Institutional Advancement team, please accept my heartfelt thanks.

George Miller VICE PRESIDENT, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE RECOGNIZES DONORS WHO GIVE $1,000 OR MORE EACH FISCAL YEAR, FOR ANY PURPOSE.

Edwin F. Adams, III, OD ’76 and Ann Adams

Stephen P. Akre, OD ’75 and Debbie Akre

Dena Amerine-Harris, OD ’84 and Rusty Harris

Allan L. Barker, OD ’75 and Susan Barker

Rick D. Bartlett, OD ’81

Ronald D. Blum, OD ’72 and Kay Blum

Norma K. Bowyer, OD ’77

James Judson Briggs, OD and Tamara M. Briggs

Crystal M. Brimer, OD ’00

Charlene Burnett, OD ’83

T. Joel Byars, OD ’63 and Helen Byars

Charles A. Callaway, OD ’83 and Regena Callaway

J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87 and Dawn Campbell

Wayne M. Cannon, OD ’62

Keydron D. DeRosa, OD ’75

Stanley M. Dickerson, OD ’76 and Patricia Dickerson

Michael T. Dorkowski, OD ’04 and Forest Dorkowski

Patricia Douglas

Tommy J. Ducklo, OD ’78 and Beth Ducklo

Erica Durlacher, OD ’16 and Zachary Curry

Richard D. Durocher, OD ’96

Bonny Lou Eads, OD ’69

Stephen P. Edwards, OD ’87

Gerald A. Eisenstatt, OD ’84

Meghan Elkins, OD ’10

Stanley H. Cate, OD ’87 and Laura Cate

Camile L. Chiasson, OD ’81

Christopher Chivetta

Michael Christensen, OD

Jade Coats, OD ’16 and Jeffrey Coats, OD ’14

William E. Cochran, OD ’68 and Carolyn Cochran

Cherry B. Cockrell, OD ’81 and David A. Cockrell, OD ’81

Steven L. Compton, OD ’78 and Jane Compton

Christine Cook, OD ’98

Mark J. Cook, OD ’78

James V. Cornetta, OD ’81

Nora L. Cothran, OD ’13

Gary G. Crook, OD ’72 and Katherine Crook

Arthur R. Dampier, OD ’97 and Joiiya Dampier

Anita A. Davis, PhD and Stacy Hopwood

Cynthia Heard, OD and Walter Clark

Erick Henderson, OD ’17 and Erin A. Keim, OD ’17

Charity Angela Hertzog, OD ’06 and James Mark Hertzog, OD ’06

Darion M. Horner, OD ’20 and Karina Horner

Scott T. Hussey, OD ’03

Jennifer Jabaley, OD ’99 and S. Christopher Jabaley, OD ’99

John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, MS

Harold L. Jennings, OD ’64

Jolynn and Kenneth Johnson

Scott Ensor, OD ’01 and Lisa Ensor

Brian Eveland, OD ’99

Fred Farias, III, OD ’87

Dennis and Vicki Farmer

Patricia Flippin Westfall, OD ’99

Daniel G. Fuller, OD

John A. Gazaway, OD ’67 and Suzanne Gazaway

Charles G. Glaser, OD ’74 and Cathy Glaser

Glenn I. Goldring, OD ’78 and Jamie Goldring

Martha S. Gore, OD ’89

Pinakin Gunvant Davey, PhD, OD ’10

Richard D. Gurley, OD ’80 and Nancy Gurley

Tonyatta T. Hairston, OD ’01

Gene A. Harman, OD ’72

Betty J. Harville Brown, OD and Irvin Brown

Joseph H. Hauser and Sara Hall

Cheryl E. Mengelt, OD

Allyson P. Mertins, OD ’97

George and Rachel Miller

David H. Mills, OD ’78 and Cathy Mills

Nicole Y. Monroe, OD ’99

Harold E. Morrill, Jr., OD ’75

Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD ’74 and Johnny Morrow

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

Deborah L. Moy, OD ’84 and Charles Moy

Brian Naig, OD ’10

Jarrett A. Johnson, OD ’90 and Kevin Berger

Matthew Jones, OD ’09 and Allison Jones

Mark R. Kapperman, OD ’87 and Anita Kapperman

Michelle Sellers Kelley and Eric Kelley

Aaron Kerr, OD ’98 and James Hutto

Helen J. King, OD ’83 and Christopher B. King, OD ’83

Holton S. King, Jr., OD ’85 and Becky King

Charles W. Kinnaird OD

James K. Kirchner, OD and Dee Kirchner

Terry L. Kirkland, OD ’94 and Cynthia Kirkland

Mark and Tracy Lindow

Gregory D. Loose, OD ’06

Jennifer E. Lyerly, OD ’11 and Mark Chen

Ronaldo P. Martin, Jr., OD ’81

Stacey J. Meier, OD ’84 and Sandi Meier

Kevin A. Rogers, OD ’08

Mark D. Ross, OD ’92

Michael S. Rothschild, OD ’97 and Christy Rothschild

Gregory C. Russell, OD ’97

Mehrdad E. Saadat, OD ’05

James D. Sandefur, OD ’65 and Lana Sandefur

Dave and Denise Sattler

Richard Savoy, OD

Robert H. Scaife, OD ’00

Mark E. Schaeffer, OD ’11

Keith A. Schrunk, OD ’03 and Angie Schrunk

Kenneth M. Nash, OD ’74

David Olive, OD ’99

Morgan Ollinger, OD

Richard C. Orgain, OD ’77

Brady M. Palmer, OD ’01

Janette D. Pepper, OD

Francis L. Pinard, OD ’87 and Mary R. Pinard

Geoffrey Ryan H. Powell, OD ’02 and Amy Powell

Daniel R. Powell, OD

Amy A. Puerto, OD ’15

Dr. and Mrs. Mohammad Rafieetary

Malika R. Rajendra, OD ’12

Rod L. Rallo, OD ’80

Tracy Powell Ray, OD ’87 and Shawn Ray

Steven T. Reed, OD ’95 and Kendra Reed

J. Martin Regan, Jr.

Lewis Reich, OD, PhD and Diane Reich

Felicia Rinken, OD ’10

LeRoy W. Robinson, III, OD ’11

Lynn T. Shaw, Sr. and Lisa Shaw

Gary C. Simpson, OD ’64 and Gloria Simpson

Emily J. Sprague, OD ’04

Belinda R. Starkey, OD ’04 and Clay Starkey

Kurt T. Steele, OD ’95 and Sacha Steele

Audra D. Steiner, OD, FCOVD ’00

Sandra Stephens

Jerome Sude, OD ’72

Dean Swick

Robert R. Szeliga, OD ’05 and Amy Szeliga

Marc Taub, OD, MS

Charles E. Thomas, OD ’84 and Sharon Thomas

Sharon Holden Thomas, OD ’83 and Stuart J. Thomas, OD ’84

Lisa M. Traunero, OD ’07

James E. Venable, OD ’89

Christina Vranich Miller, OD ’09

Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD ’84 and Martin Wade

For more information or to join the President’s Circle, please contact Lauren Trowbridge at 901-722-3339 or email at ltrowbridge@sco.edu. OF SCO’S ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION REVENUE COMES FROM PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBER SUPPORT.

Tom Watkins, OD ’90

David J. Wayland, OD ’97

David and Susan West

Keith E. Whaley, OD ’96

David J. Wichnoski, OD ’96

Barry A. Winston, OD ’74 and Annette Winston

David L. Wolf, OD, PA ’68 and Lisa Wolf

Amanda A. Wood, OD ’02 and Jarod R. Wood, OD ’02

J. Alan Yates, OD ’94

Bruce G. Young, OD ’74 and Ruth Ann Young

Chris W. Wroten, OD ’02

ALUMNI SUPPORT LEAVES A LASTING LEGACY

“My father loved optometry and it provided him a fabulous career. He had a philosophy that said to work hard, study hard, and then your goals can be achievable. I think he would be pleased knowing that optometry students will continue to benefit from the successful career that made his gift possible.”

- Cathy Holland, daughter of Orman Campbell, OD ’49

One significant SCO accomplishment in 2024 could trace its roots to 75 years ago with the graduation of Orman Campbell, OD ’49. Dr. Campbell was one of three siblings to attend SCO in the late 1940s, with Edwina Campbell, OD ’47, and Norman Campbell, OD ’48 (Dr. Orman Campbell’s twin), all having been encouraged by their mother to pursue careers that would help others.

“My dad coming up during that Depression era and being a Navy veteran coming out of SCO, he had a very strong work ethic,” said Dr. Campbell’s daughter, Cathy Holland. “My aunt and uncle did, too. Their optometry careers were extremely successful, and that allowed them to invest wisely.”

Dr. Orman Campbell went on to enjoy a long and successful practice in Henderson, Tennessee. Dr. Campbell’s retirement in 1986 saw the practice pass to another SCO graduate, Stuart Rogers, OD ’82, who continues to practice today.

After his retirement, Dr. Campbell and his wife of 73 years, Maerene, spent the next four decades traveling the world. In late years, they attended World War

II Navy reunions and events. Their daughter, a now retired executive at the Nashville International Airport, accompanied Dr. Campbell on an honor flight to the World War II memorial in Washington.

After his wife passed in 2020, Dr. Campbell reconnected with SCO during the pandemic and asked if there were needs that he might be able to help fund.

“He always talked about SCO with deep fondness and love,” Holland said. “He also understood that other people need the opportunity for a career. He was a very kind soul.”

ORMAN CAMPBELL | OD ’49

Before his passing in 2022, Dr. Campbell funded a trust that has since established two $100,000 scholarships, the Orman Campbell, OD Scholarship, and the Lillia McCorkle Cawthon Scholarship for minority students and named in honor of Dr. Campbell’s caretaker in his later years.

In 2024, Dr. Campbell’s plans came to fruition as Michelle Zhang (’28) of Georgia became the first recipient of one of the two scholarships established by his trust. More than 75 years after he graduated from SCO, Dr. Campbell’s legacy will continue to impact new generations of optometry students for years to come.

Dr. Orman Campbell, pictured at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. Henderson, Tennessee gave Dr. Campbell its Outstanding Citizen Award in 2018.

Cathy Holland with her father, Dr. Campbell.

DONOR-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to the generosity of SCO alumni and other supporters, a significant number of first-year students received donor-funded scholarships in the fall of 2024.

These students appreciate the impact made on their first year at SCO:

Ryan Auzenne,

Annabree Corlew,

Dominguez,

Marissa Driesen,

Gurvir Khangura,

Pirtle,

Stokes,

Thompson,

Rebekah Tuchscherer,

A total of 87 first-year students received 98 scholarships totaling more than $900,000.

More than 63% of SCO’s entering class received a scholarship or state contract seat.

Donor support helps students reduce their debt levels and ultimately graduate with more financial freedom to pursue practice excellence.

Mallory Dyer, LA

Dr. Mark W. Franks

Amanda Everhart, MO

Jackson,

Anna Claire Griffin, IL

Claire Gulley, KY

Colby Hughes, TN

Jacob Johnson, TN

Canon Presson, TN Southern Council

Erika Quintero, TN

Dr. Thomas Gallaher and Mrs. Elizabeth Gallaher Endowed Scholarship

Heidi Reed, LA Dr. Mark W. Franks

Mary Franks Scholarship

Youana Rezkalla, TN

Scholarship

Alyson Robinett, WV

Scholarship

Diane Sanders, SC

Emily Williams, GA

Dr. J. J. Horton

Jack

Amy Yin, AR

Zach Zeringue, LA

Michelle Zhang, GA

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

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.

1950

Richard C. White, OD

1951

Edward L. Robbins, OD

1955

H. Harlan Sears, Jr., OD

1959

David R. Floyd, OD

1962

Wayne M. Cannon, OD

Anton L. Young, OD

1963

Ronald D. Allen, OD

T. Joel Byars, OD and Helen Byars

Kenneth W. Cottrell, OD

John A. May, OD

William C. Oliver, OD and Nancy Oliver

1964

Harold L. Jennings, OD

Terry M. Swinger, OD

1965

Fred S. Cloninger, OD and Anne Cloninger

Barry J. Davis, OD

Jerry P. Gibson, OD

James D. Sandefur, OD and Lana Sandefur

1966

Paul D. Michalove, OD

Ray D. Williams, OD

1967

John A. Gazaway, OD and Suzanne Gazaway

Richard L. Hill, OD

Edward R. Hoge, Jr., OD

C. Ellis Potter, OD

S.W. Robertson, OD

1968

Joseph J. Beaman, OD

Gerald P. Birkmann, OD

Larry E. Blackmon, OD

Edward L. Boshnick, OD

William E. Cochran, OD and Carolyn Cochran

Henry J. Decker, III, OD

Larry J. Housley, OD

Ray H. Johnson, OD and Linda Johnson

Michael Neff, OD and Jane Neff

David L. Wolf, OD, PA and Lisa Wolf

1969

Walter F. Cygan, OD

David Dick, OD

Bonny Lou Eads, OD

Ronald J. Fornelli, OD

Jane Watson Lamb, OD

Ralph C. Patterson, OD

1970

Joe A. Chambers, OD

Paul W. Derrick, OD

Douglas V. McKillip, OD

1971

Randall D. Bowling, OD

Michael D. Jones, OD

1972

Ronald D. Blum, OD and Kay Blum

Jeffrey H. Cohen, OD

Gary G. Crook, OD

Gene A. Harman, OD

Donald P. Humphrey, OD

Gary L. Schreiner, OD

Jerome Sude, OD

Jerry D. West, OD

William J. Yearta, OD

1973

Alan L. Blatterman, OD

Keith P. Bowen, OD

James M. Newman, III, OD, MS

Phillip L. Patterson, Sr., OD

Kenny J. Wyatt, OD

1974

Richard C. Bedell, OD

Robin S. Blair, OD

David H. Dow, OD

Charles G. Glaser, OD and Cathy Glaser

Harold C. Herring, Jr., OD

Paul R. King, OD

John B. Lewis, OD

Thomas J. Marquardt, OD

Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD and Johnny Morrow

Kenneth M. Nash, OD

Bob G. Roberts, OD

Fred R. Shanks, OD

Robert W. Smalling, OD and Jan Smalling

Ronald J. Stone, OD

Charles J. Stuckey, Jr., OD

John E. Stuckey, Jr., OD

John F. Thompson, OD

Barry A. Winston, OD and Annette Winston

Bruce G. Young, OD and Ruth Ann Young

1975

Stephen P. Akre, OD and Debbie Akre

Allan L. Barker, OD and Susan Barker

Robert M. Bishop, OD

Larry W. Bloomingburg, OD

Robert B. Bower, OD

Keydron D. DeRosa, OD

Jerry D. Jenks, OD

Harold E. Morrill, Jr., OD

Richard D. O’Connor, Jr., OD

Charles A. Rice, OD

J. Scott Simpson, OD

William E. Sterling, Jr., OD

Mike Tannehill, OD

Morris H. Weaver, OD and Lavonne Weaver

1976

Edwin F. Adams, III, OD and Ann Adams

Stanley M. Dickerson, OD

Alan L. Ginsburg, OD

W. Carter Glass, OD

Thomas Lentz, OD

Howard B. Levinson, OD and Barbara Levinson

Kenneth W. Nix, OD

F. Mason Smith, OD

S. Michael Veach, OD

Brunswick R. Wong, OD

1977

Norma K. Bowyer, OD

M. B. Davis, Jr., OD

Robert W. McCullough, OD

Henry B. Miller, OD

Terry D. Moehnke, OD

Ralph H. Mullins, OD

Richard C. Orgain, OD

Lawrence A. Routt, OD

W. David Spruill, OD and Mae Spruill

Kenneth A. Weinberg, OD

Ernest A. Wilbur, III, OD

1978

James S. Campbell, OD

Richard N. Clem, OD

Steven L. Compton, OD and Jane Compton

Mark J. Cook, OD

Al H. Covington, OD

Daniel D. David, OD and Pam David

Tommy J. Ducklo, OD and Beth Ducklo

Glenn I. Goldring, OD and Jamie Goldring

David H. Mills, OD and Cathy Mills

Henry V. Sawyer, Jr., OD

1979

Danny J. Payne, OD

Sue T. Prchal, OD and Gerald J. Prchal, OD

1980

Michael W. Alexander, OD and Libby Alexander

Sharon Berger Moscow, OD and Billy S. Moscow, OD

Errol M. Bloom, OD

Gilan L. Cockrell, OD

Ira N.B. Davis, Jr., OD

Richard D. Gurley, OD and Nancy Gurley

Ben E. Hampton, Jr., OD

Jay R. Kimberley, OD

Lawrence J. LaTour, OD

Lee R. Moore, Jr., OD

Rod L. Rallo, OD

Charles A. Rosenthal, OD

Brian C. Sommer, OD

1981

Anthony L. Aker, OD ‘81

Rick D. Bartlett, OD ‘81

Camile L. Chiasson, OD ‘81

Cherry B. Cockrell, OD ‘81 and David A. Cockrell, OD ‘81

James V. Cornetta, OD ‘81

Max M. Downey, OD ‘81

Alvin L. Frey, Jr., OD ‘81

Marion M. Kenney, OD ‘81

Ronaldo P. Martin, Jr., OD ‘81

Sam R. Silverblatt, OD ‘81

1982

James O. Cloepfil, OD

W. Michael Jamison, OD

Robert W. Seidel, OD

Dean N. Shissias, OD

1983

Cynthia E. Baker, OD

Philip T. Bell, OD

Charlene Burnett, OD

Charles A. Callaway, OD and Regena Callaway

Edward Lemon, OD

Rhett H. Richardson, OD

Paul D. Trapeni, Jr., OD

Steven R. Wilkins, OD

1984

Dena Amerine-Harris, OD and Mr. Harris

Louis A. Cloutier, Jr., OD

Gerald A. Eisenstatt, OD

J. Dale Grant, OD and Carolyn Grant

Warren S. Johnson, OD and Kay Johnson

Stacey J. Meier, OD and Sandi Meier

Deborah L. Moy, OD and Charles Moy

Vaughn D. Parfitt, OD

Charles E. Thomas, OD and Sharon Thomas

Sharon Holden Thomas, OD and Stuart J. Thomas, OD

Terry L. Tucker, OD and Carol Tucker

Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD and Martin Wade

1985

Kathryn M. Beggs, OD

Holton S. King, Jr., OD and Becky King

Jon O. Olson, OD

R. Max Raynor, Jr., OD

J. Curtis Taylor, OD

1986

Keith L. Miller, OD

1987

J. Bart Campbell, OD and Dawn Campbell

Stanley H. Cate, OD

William Y. Cuthbertson, OD

Jennifer B. Eaddy, OD

Stephen P. Edwards, OD

Fred Farias, III, OD

David L. Foutch, OD

Audrey L. House, OD and Charles G. Thomas, OD

Mark R. Kapperman, OD and Anita Kapperman

Treg M. Long, OD and Tricia Long

Jeffrey I. Musler, OD

Leroy Norton, Jr., OD

Francis L. Pinard, OD and Mary R. Pinard

Tracy Powell Ray, OD and Shawn Ray

Stephen M. Richardson, OD and Terri Richardson

Audrey L. House, OD and Charles G. Thomas, OD

1989

Linda Anderson Drake, OD and Scott A. Drake, OD ‘91

Martha S. Gore, OD

Michael V. Johnston, OD

James E. Venable, OD

1990

Sara H. Milici-Bopp, OD

Michael A. Cusumano, OD

Jarrett A. Johnson, OD and Kevin Berger

Creighton A. Simmons, OD

Tom Watkins, OD

1991

Timothy K. Tippett, OD

1992

Eric K. Botts, OD

James Shawn McBride, OD

Mark D. Ross, OD

1993

George Rod Alberhasky, OD

Jesse B. Mize, OD

J. Eric Raynor, OD

1994

Laura L. Flockencier, OD

James D. Jaco, OD

Terry L. Kirkland, OD and Cynthia Kirkland

Jeffrey A. McMillian, OD

J. Alan Yates, OD

1995

Marilyn S. Burich, OD

Philip L. Nicholson, OD

Belinda R. Patrick, OD and Tommy Patrick

Steven T. Reed, OD and Kendra Reed

1996

Richard D. Durocher, OD

Elizabeth C. Hudson, OD

Mark D. Jackson, OD

Keith E. Whaley, OD

David J. Wichnoski, OD

Stephanie B. Willett, OD and Jason Willett

1997

Arthur R. Dampier, OD

Steven E. Goldenberg, OD

Allyson P. Mertins, OD

Michael S. Rothschild, OD and Christy Rothschild

Gregory C. Russell, OD

Malissa J. Thompson Mathis, OD

Christopher T. Walls, OD

David J. Wayland, OD

1998

Christine Cook, OD

Aaron Kerr, OD and James Hutto

Mary Lee Pemberton, OD

Janice McMahon, OD

Kayla S. Melton, OD and Derek J. Melton, OD, FAAO

Tchula M. Ripton, OD

April D. Smith, OD and Brian D. Smith, OD

Sylvia E. Sparrow, OD

1999

Brian Eveland, OD

Patricia Flippin Westfall, OD

Jennifer Jabaley, OD and S.

Christopher Jabaley, OD

John Mark Jackson, OD , MS

Kiana Kaymanesh, OD

Christopher Keats, OD

Nicole Y. Monroe, OD

David Olive, OD

Michael L. Presley, OD

Shawn Tab Sussmane, OD

Bradley M. Thompson, OD

2000

David B. Auer, OD

Crystal M. Brimer, OD

Karen Joyner Douglas, OD and Joseph Kent Douglas, OD

Edward Lewis McDonald, OD

Robert H. Scaife, OD

Audra D. Steiner, OD, FCOVD

Quang Khac Tran, OD

2001

Thomas C. Coleman, OD

Christopher E. Deitrick, OD

Scott Ensor, OD and Lisa Ensor

Tonyatta T. Hairston, OD

Nikki S. Meadows, OD and Marcus L. Meadows, OD

Brady M. Palmer, OD

Pamela H. Schnell, OD and David Schnell

2002

Chad William Cullison, OD

James Fleming, OD

Keith Richard Hamm, OD M. Shay Murphy, OD

Nicole A. Patterson, OD

Geoffrey Ryan H. Powell, OD and Amy Powell

Amanda A. Larson, OD and Jarod R. Wood, OD

Chris W. Wroten, OD and Sarah F. Wroten, OD

2003

Virginia Ellen Fitzgerald, OD

Scott T. Hussey, OD

Derek A. McTyier, OD

Adam Michael Paddock, OD

Keith A. Schrunk, OD and Angie Schrunk

Andrea E. Shelton, OD

Sonya Nelmes Smoak, OD

Min H. Son, OD

2004

Michael T. Dorkowski, OD and Forest Dorkowski

Matthew Theodore Drew, OD

Timothy L. Gibbons, OD

Adam S. Melton, OD

Emily J. Sprague, OD

Belinda R. Starkey, OD

Tarra L. Vander Leest, OD

Jen F. L. Weigel, OD

2005

Jason L. Diamond, OD

Drew A. Provost, OD

Mehrdad E. Saadat, OD

Robert R. Szeliga, OD and Amy Szeliga

2006

Angela L. Dabbs, OD

Charity Angela Hertzog, OD and James Mark Hertzog, OD

Jennifer L. Jones, OD

Carrie D. Lebowitz, OD

Stefan Kristoph Young, OD

2007

Christopher T. Bullin, OD

Erika Patrice Cox, OD

Colby Blair Curtis, OD

Lindsay M. Elkins, OD

Terri L. Steddum, OD

Lisa M. Traunero, OD

2008

Amanda R. Dellinger, OD

Jaymini Nayee, OD

Kevin A. Rogers, OD

William B. Teague, OD

Lauren S. Woodworth, OD

2009

Jarrod E. Davies, OD

Lauren M. Grahl, OD

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Matthew Jones, OD

Christina Vranich, OD

2010

Jordan Ballantyne, OD

Jonathan Bowman, OD

Ginger Delafosse, OD

Meghan Elkins, OD

Pinakin Gunvant Davey, PhD, OD

Dustin J. Honeyman, OD

Brian Naig, OD

Felicia Rinken, OD

Esla Speth, OD

2011

Erin R. Swichkow, OD and Seth Cooper

Amanda N. Dailey, OD

Jennifer E. Lyerly, OD and Mark Chen

Nicklaus J. Richmond, OD

LeRoy W. Robinson, III, OD

Mark E. Schaeffer, OD

Joanne P. Smith, OD

2012

Alicia E. Byers, OD

Jenny H. Duncan, OD

Justin W. Johnson, OD

Taylor N. Keys, OD

Timothy J. LaFreniere, OD and Courtney M. Shay, OD

Brett A. Miller, OD

Heather L. Hildebrand, OD

Jared P. Quesenberry, OD

Malika R. Rajendra, OD

2013

Brent L. Adamson, OD and Sandra Adamson

Derek A. Black, OD

Nora L. Cothran, OD

Jennifer T. Elder, OD

Seth Jenkins, OD and Aliesha Jenkins

Maria L. Kirkpatrick, OD

Joel Weis, OD

2014

Mary G. Hoang, OD

Brian Knight, OD

Andrew Loudon, OD and Lona Loudon

Chelsea Spalding, OD

2015

Autumn E. Adams, OD

Heather Atcherson, OD

Andrew J. Hawkins, OD

Barbara A. Jodoin, OD and Richard Wyse

Amy A. Puerto, OD

2016

Jade Coats, OD

Lee A. Compton, OD

Erica Durlacher, OD

Leah J. Lentz Herron, OD

Tabitha M. Margritz, OD

Kay C. Powell, OD

Shaleen B. Ragha, OD

2017

Taylor R. Brigham, OD and Daniel Brigham, OD

Emily Eisenhower Baxter, OD and Nicholas Baxter

Erick Henderson, OD and Erin A. Keim, OD

Derek B. Hennig, OD and Lauren Hennig

William Z. Inboden, OD and Candice Inboden

Tyler D. Lefeber, OD

Peyton E. Richlin, OD

Sarah L. Vrotsos, OD

2018

Theresa K. Cassidy, OD

Catherine E. Danko, OD

Laurel E. Kelley, OD

Morgan L. Kickliter, OD

Whitney J. Stock, OD

2019

Blair B. Flint, OD and James Holden

Suzanne M. Johannes, OD

Shelby N. May, OD

Royce V. Miles, OD and Anna C. Miles, OD

Joel E. Saslawsky, OD

2020

Karen E. Ezelle, OD

Darion M. Horner, OD and Karina Horner

Christopher E. Muegge, OD

Brian T. Post, OD

Elyse Rayborn, OD

Michaela J. Sasse, OD

Christopher A. Tollett, OD

2021

Kory A. Allen, OD

Pooja Alloju, OD

Grant J. Criger, OD

Hunter M. Edwards, OD

Tara M. Elam, OD

Lindsey D. Caudle, OD and Dr. Jonas Funderburk

Marie E. Huegel, OD

Nathaniel J. Jensen, OD

Joseph LeMay, OD and Arianna T. LeMay, OD

Natalie G. Nibert, OD

Casey S. Oltman, OD

Kelly J. Sieps, OD

Caitlyn A. Stakeley, OD

Alec Waters, OD

Alexis N. Williams Smith, OD

2022

Maria R. Bontrager, OD

Collin M. Simmons, OD

Rachel D. Slater Whitt, OD

2023

Hannah M. Fairchild, OD

Jacqueline A. Malish, OD

Morgan L. Mathis, OD

Caitlin E. Millsaps, OD

Mary T. Taormina, OD

Braiden J. Werth, OD and Mindy Werth

2024

Addy E. Adkisson, OD

Derek B. Anderson, OD

Peter J. Anderton, OD and Markaye Anderton

Madison L. Bailey, OD

Sabina D. Banit, OD

Trenton C. Bateman, OD

Joseph H. Bateman, OD and Raechel Bateman

Sydney S. Biette, OD and Leo Biette

Michael C. Bifano, OD

Kristen Y. Black, OD and Alex Aguirre

Jacob S. Blackman, OD

Mark C. Brezinka, OD

Austin M. Brian, OD

Philip M. Brock, OD and Brooke Brock

Lindsey K. Buckholz, OD

Noble L. Chun, OD

Kayton L. Coffee, OD

Grace K. Dalton, OD and Berek Dalton

Nancy R. Fisher Broussard, OD and Brayton Broussard

Benjamin A. Friedman, OD

Grace F. Gillispie, OD

Mallory G. Clark, OD and Richard Clark, OD

Tracie L. Goodenberger, OD and Alan Goodenberger

Zach D. Groves, OD

Tanner B. Harsin, OD and Allie Harsin

Paige E. Harvey, OD and Taylor Harvey

Morgan J. Heimes, OD

Patrick J. Huettemann, OD and Nina Kalpakis

Zachary C. James, OD

Emily A. Kyle, OD

Kellianne P. Lambert, OD and Carson Lambert

Duyen K. Le, OD

David J. Y. Lee, OD

Linda D. Luu, OD

Ghazal Mansouri, OD

Serena McArthur, OD

Aideen E. McEnaney, OD

Matthew J. Moe, OD

Emily M. Moore, OD

Kaitlin M. Moseberth, OD

Andrew B. Murphy, OD

Turner P. Musgrove, OD

Todd A. Myers, OD

Laura G. Niederbrach, OD

Dillon J. Pankey, OD and Mary Lou Puglese, OD

Olivia K. Parker, OD and Cory Parker

Shivam A. Patel, OD

Katelyn E. Perez, OD

Tori N. Pierce, OD and Devin Pierce

Maxwell E. Prosser, OD and Creighton Prosser, OD

Weronika Przepiora, OD

Samantha R. Rau, OD and Frank Rau

Collin Q. Rounsavall, OD and Emma Rounsavall

Jamie L. Schmauder, OD

Madison M. Schnell, OD

Emily L. Seuferer, OD and Daniel Armstrong

Amanda Soukup, OD

Ryan A. Stewart, OD

Kate N. Stubbs, OD

Andrew J. Sweeter, OD and Emily Sweeter

Mason S. Taylor, OD and Brooke Taylor

Samantha J. Thompson, OD and Peter DeTar

Cindy Tran, OD

Alexander J. Vaughn, OD

Nithya R. Vemula, OD

Marcus L. Wise, OD

Mallory E. Wright, OD

Katelyn D. Yates, OD and Nate Yates

Cory V. Zwahlen, OD and Brooke Zwahlen

FRIENDS OF SCO

Martin Abroms

James “Trey” Adams

Lanell Alphin

Frances Anthony

Taylor Austin

Michael J. Bailey

Aleathea Benson

Timika Blakley

Christopher Borgman, OD

Karen A. Bowyer, PhD

Danyelle Bradley

Randy Brafford

Delrita Branch

Kim A. Branscomb

Renee Brauns

Jay and Tina Brezinka

Morgan Bromley

William B Brookshire

STATE DAY

Nineteen state and regional associations attended State Day. Dr. Steven Reed (’95), past SCO Board Chair and current American Optometric Association President, was the keynote speaker. A panel discussion focused on rural optometry with Drs. Reed, Mallory Collins (’19), Alex Compton (’16), and Matt Jones (’09).

Pam Brown

Tiffany Brown

Jeffry Bunnell

Brooke Caldwell

Clark Chang, OD

Beth Chapman

Patricia Cisarik, OD

Avery Cunningham

Tabatha Dailey

Tony Deener

Troy David Dix

Haley Dixon

Kela Doyle

Todd Eglow, DC

Patricia Estes Walker, OD

Sunnie Ewing

Jeffrey Farris

Beth Fisher

Pateaka Franklin

James Franklin

Janice Frazier-Scott

Chrissy Glasgow

Veronica Gomez

Rachel Grant, OD

Bailey A. Gurley

David K. Hall, OD

Emily Hall

Kenji Hamada, OD

Melissa A. Hansbro

Desmond Hardy

Kristina Haworth, OD

Denise E. Henson

Jessica Hill

Leslie Holland

Jim Hollifield

David Hollis

William Hopper

Mona Howard

LeChelle Hunt-Davenport

James B. Jalenak and Natalie Jalenak

Jennifer A. Jerrolds

Delores Johnson

Clifford Johnson

Jimmie Jones

Clay Jones

Stacy Knight

Krysta Koehler

Masherrill Koonce, OD and Donnie Koonce, OD ’24

Harold Lashlee

Mike Lawson

Kelly and Suk Lee

Candis Lee

Shawn Lemonds

Kristin K. Anderson, OD and Chris Lievens, OD

Raquel Logan

Diane G. Markee, M.Ed.

Katlyn Martin OD

Misty Massey

Erie Mathena

Eronda Mayes

Beth A. McCarthy

Wilson W. McGriff, OD

Mike McKeever

Marcus S. Mitchell

Zachary Mngo, PhD

Debra Mooradian

Sandra Morgan

Christina Newman, OD

Spencer Nichols

Carla O’Brian

Everest Pandya

Tara Pannell

Reginald Pegues

Donald Pike

Melissa Powers

Greta Presley

Luke and Shelly Ranck

Michael Robertson

Tammie Robinson

Diane Rudner

Jennifer Sanderson, OD and Andrew J. Rixon, OD

Taelor Scott

Linda Senter

Barry L. Shulkin, MD

Donna Simpson-Webb

Rebecca Smietana

Joyce Smith

Melinda Smith

Diana Smith Hartbank and Chris Hartbank

Karen Squier, OD

Jerry Sullivan

Lisa D. Sumler

Wanda M. Taylor

Janine Tenorio

Philip Tribble

Monique Trotter

Lauren Trowbridge

Elaine Turcotte

Amber Tyrus

Francesco Valentino

Penny K. Walker

Michael Ward

Carolyn J. Warren

Debra Watson

Alexis S. Williams

Shuntae Williams

Jason Williams

Susan Williams

Molly Williamson

Eric Williamson

Eden Winters

Valerie Wise, OD and Mark Wise

Antonio Wise

Gregory S. Wolfe, OD

Craig Wright

Alexandres D. Wright

Melissa Zarn Urankar, OD and Frank Urankar

FOUNDATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CORPORATIONS

AbbVie Inc.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

American Academy of Optometry

American Board of Optometry

Bausch & Lomb

Briggs Vision Group

ClearVision Optical

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Continental Optical

Costa Del Mar

Essilor Luxottica

Europa Eyewear

First Horizon Foundation

Healthy Vision Association

Jobson Medical Information, LLC

Johnson & Johnson

Vision Care, Inc.

Kansas Optometric Association/Foundation

Kentucky Optometric Foundation

Kroger

Lakeland Lions Foundation

L’amy America

Lunovus

MacuHealth

McGee Group

Modo

MyEyeDr

National Vision, Inc.

Ocular Instruments, Inc.

Safilo

SECO International, Inc.

SHO Eyeworks

St. David’s Foundation

The Bane Foundation

The Estate of Charles Jeffrey Foster

The Jelks Family Foundation, Inc.

University of California

School of Optometry

Vision Service Plan

WestGroupe

WM Health Wellness HR

SCO’s donors are acknowledged online at

ALUMNI EVENTS

Whether it’s SECO in early spring, the AOA meeting in the summer, or Academy in the fall, SCO enjoys hosting events for alumni as we express our appreciation for the positive representation that SCO’s graduates make on our profession.

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. Make your donation over the phone. You can reach us at 901-722-3216.

You can mail a check or credit card gift to: Office of Institutional Advancement Southern College of Optometry 1245 Madison Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38104-2222

ANNUAL FUND

Gifts that support the greatest priorities.

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).