SCOVISIONS SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY ALUMNI MAGAZINE | WINTER 2016
INSIDE Leadership Message.............................4
Marketable Memphis Why Memphis Has More to Offer SCO Students and Employees ......................................
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Medical Center Update
Helping Others
SCO Part of New Collaborative Effort.....................
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Convocation 2016 SCO Welcomes Class of 2020 ...............
If you have a heart for helping others, SCO can use your assistance.
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A professional choreographer joined a group of students on SCO’s roof and other campus locations to dance in a new video inspired by Memphis native Justin Timberlake’s music. Check out the final video on SCO’s YouTube page by searching for “SCOedu.”
Because of our increased outreach to providing care to patients in need
Look for SCO at these upcoming events…
— from schoolchildren to the homeless — our Clinical Programs in 2016
January 10-11
began to run out of frames. If you
State Day Memphis, TN
have low cost or older frame stock,
March 1-5
please consider donating them. Your
A gift of your unused frames will make the difference for both
gift will be two-fold in helping the
our patients and our students in 2017. Our ability to maximize
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Homecoming 2016 ........................................................... 20
Class Notes ....................................................................... 22
March 31-April 2
our patient care outreach and the teaching experience that comes with that care will be greatly helped by your donation. Call (901) 722-3216 to get started.
SECO Atlanta, GA
Faculty Highlights ........................................................... 24
Spring CE Memphis, TN
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Commencement Memphis, TN
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Making Memphis Better SCO Part of the Region’s Success Shortly after SCO welcomed the Class of 2020 to campus, a core group of campus leaders representing faculty, staff, students, and Board of Trustees members began the planning stages of charting the college’s next five years through a strategic planning process. SCO is working with Credo, a leading higher education group, to help develop our plan. Although much work remains to be done, I was heartened by the energy and enthusiasm that we’ve seen in the early stages of the process. Everyone involved agreed that in addition to strengthening our position as a leading optometry college, the one area where SCO can continue to make even greater inroads is our involvement in the Memphis community. From service opportunities to neighborhood improvements, the potential is there. Earlier this year SCO hosted CEOs from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ALSAC, Baptist College of Health Sciences, Regional One Health, UT Health Science Center, and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, among others. Together, we launched a new organization, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC). As you’ll learn in this issue, neighborhoods in downtown and midtown Memphis are going through remarkable transformations. The Medical District naturally represents the link between these two locations. SCO is well positioned to take its place alongside these stellar institutions employing more than 16,000 people with 8,000 students learning within the Medical District’s borders. A total of 15% of our students live inside the Medical District, so SCO is leading the way for having the most students living inside the Medical District of any member. Together, these member institutions are taking responsibility to make the area more vibrant, economically prosperous, clean, and safe. You’ll learn more about these exciting changes in this issue. You’ll also learn more about how much Memphis is changing for the better, from new shopping areas to expanded housing opportunities, all within close proximity to SCO. If you attended SCO from the 1970s through the 1990s, you will be amazed to see how Memphis is thriving. After a slowdown in the 1990s, Overton Square is a new hot spot with demand for restaurant reservations and lines out the doors. Attractive and affordable housing options have sprung up across downtown, and outdoor enthusiasts are enjoying the nation’s only walkway across the Mississippi River. Similarly, if you haven’t been back to Memphis for your reunion, ask someone who has. We consistently receive positive comments from alumni who are happy to see midtown and downtown Memphis changing for the better. We need your help in communicating this message when prospective students shadow you or ask you about your alma mater. As 2016 draws to a close, please accept my personal thanks to each of you for your support of SCO. Our students truly appreciate your commitment to making the college the best it can be. Together, we are looking forward to building on this positive momentum in 2017.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Kristin Anderson, OD EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Jim Hollifield SENIOR CREATIVE DESIGNER
Susan Doyle MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST
Erin Jaffe MULTIMEDIA/GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Philip Tribble Visions is a magazine for alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of Southern College of Optometry. It is published through the Office of Institutional Advancement. A digital version is available online at www.sco.edu/visions. Please forward comments, address changes, and contributions to: Office of Institutional Advancement 1245 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104-2222 800-238-0180, ext. 4 901-722-3379 FAX
Marketable Memphis 5 Big New Things About Memphis Since Your Graduation SCO alumni who graduated prior to 2000 sometimes don’t
prospective student and they hear less than positive stories about
recognize Memphis when they return the first time back for Fall
your time in Memphis, that doesn’t help our recruiting effort. We
Homecoming or Spring CE.
encourage alumni to learn more about the renaissance in Memphis
“It’s not uncommon for us to hear our alumni remark how much the city has changed since their time here in the 1970s
BOARD CHAIR
Steven T. Reed, OD ’95 BOARD MEMBERS
Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD ’97 Douglas C. Clark, OD Steven L. Compton, OD ’78 Brian L. Jones, MBA Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ‘80 Ryan H. Powell, OD ’02 James D. Sandefur, OD ’65 Carla D. Sanderson, PhD Dave Sattler A. L. Spivey, III, OD ’67 Leticia W. Towns, FACHE Cristie Upshaw Travis, MS Terry L. Tucker, OD ’84 Christopher W. Wroten, OD ’02
because that helps us speak with one voice about what an asset SCO is to Memphis and what the city has to offer our students.”
through the 1990s,” said Kristin Anderson, OD, Vice President for
Much is changing in Memphis. Our focus this issue primarily
Institutional Advancement. “In fact, we usually point out places
features new developments that our students particularly enjoy.
of interest and new things to see and inevitably we hear back that
Elsewhere, Elvis Presley Enterprises is revitalizing the Graceland
Memphis is changing for the better.”
area with the opening of a new $45 million luxury hotel and Disney-
Many alumni imprinted their Memphis memories back
style theming. The Pyramid now houses Bass Pro’s largest store in
when the city was undergoing transitions in the 1970s and 1980s.
the world, including a hotel, retail, and recreation. The old Sears
Downtown Memphis, like most major cities during the era, saw
building in midtown Memphis is being renovated as Crosstown
businesses move to the suburbs. Major cities also saw their older
Concourse, opening in 2017 with an SCO presence to be previewed
neighborhoods lose ground, leading to inconsistent housing
in our next VISIONS. In addition to our separate story on improvements to the
standards. Graduates in the 2000s were among the first alumni to see
Memphis Medical District Collaborative (see pages 16-17), here are
a downtown rebirth, including a return of retail and housing
five new developments that our students – and employees – are
options on nearby Mud Island. The Great Recession that started in
enjoying. The next time you’re in Memphis, check out what’s
2007 slowed growth for several years, but over the last two years,
happening. We think you’ll be impressed!
downtown and midtown Memphis areas have seen a remarkable change for the better. “To our alumni who wonder why
ALUMNI COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Memphis should matter to them now, let
Larry Otten, OD ’77
me emphasize that many of the factors
FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE
that appeal to students have improved
Aaron M. Kerr, OD ’98
tremendously in the last 10 years or so and
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
that helps us recruit,” said Mike Robertson,
Mary Nethaway Chase, ’18
SCO Director of Admissions. “If you know a
We encourage alumni to learn more because that helps us speak with one voice about what an asset SCO is to Memphis and what the city has to offer our students.
Lewis Reich, OD, PhD
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Big River Crossing The Mighty Mississippi is synonymous with Memphis, and the city at last has found a fitting tribute to celebrate the river’s significance. Opened in October 2016, the Big River Crossing marks the longest public pedestrian bridge anywhere across the Mississippi from the river’s start to the Gulf of Mexico. Built in tandem with the old Union Pacific Railroad line’s “Old Bridge,” the $18 million project connects a nearly mile-long boardwalk near Martyrs Park in Memphis to West Memphis. Already a hit with joggers, pedestrians, and cyclists, the boardwalk offers views of the river and downtown Memphis previously known only to train engineers who crossed the route. At night, an elaborate system of U.S. Coast Guard-approved LED lights illuminates the crossing from one end to the other, offering a dazzling light show and a red, white, and blue option for patriotic holidays. The lights dim 30 minutes prior to a train’s crossing. The project is part of a greater 73-mile Big River Trail system featuring biking and hiking trails along the river from West Tennessee to Marianna, Arkansas. Ten miles of the corridor are in the Memphis proper area, including the Delta Regional River Park and the Big River Trail. In addition to its spectacular views and recreational use, the Big River Crossing’s raised A marker notes that the “old bridge” was finished 100 years ago.
altitude means that temperatures can be 10-15 degrees cooler, a perfect way for beating the heat in the summer. Visit bigrivercrossing.com to see 360 degree videos and to learn more about the city’s newest tourist attraction.
The Big River Crossing offers new views of downtown Memphis.
Bicyclists and joggers of all ages enjoy a new way to see the Mississippi River.
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South Main Memphis Alumni who attended SCO in the 1990s and early 2000s will recall the residential and retail de-
Restaurants and retail followed, with a heavy em-
apartments built in 2016 by the same developers who
phasis on art galleries.
created much of the housing on Mud Island. A new
velopment that made Mud Island an attractive place
The South Main Arts District now encompasses
neighborhood movie theater begins construction
to live at the northern edge of downtown. In the
the Arcade and National Civil Rights Museum. On the
in 2017, and the area is on pace to catch up to Mud
southern part of downtown Memphis, development
last Friday of each month, an Art Trolley Tour draws
Island in the number of housing units available for
was stalled by the Great Recession in 2007, but over
thousands to South Main’s businesses for art shows
rent or purchase at Central Station, Chisca on Main,
the last few years, the area has sprung to life.
and wine tastings with free transportation up and
and the new Printers Alley Lofts being constructed on
down Main Street.
the site of old printshops.
South Main’s redevelopment began with the launch of a highly popular Farmers Market as condos sprang up in the areas near the South Bluffs’ residential neighborhood.
Long-abandoned buildings were redevel-
The Tennessee Brewery, constructed in the
oped, with the area filling in with
1800s and abandoned since the 1950s, last year
housing,
including
high-end
The Orpheum Theater marks the edge of the South Main District’s revitalization.
New apartments have been constructed by the same builders who developed Mud Island.
hosted food trucks as a renovation project reclaims the towering structure for loft-style housing. The area is within walking distance to the new Big River Crossing at one end and the Orpheum Theater on the northern end with growth rapidly filling in the areas in between. Visit gosouthmain.com to learn more about the area’s revitalization. From clothing stores to restaurants, new businesses are thriving on Main Street.
Colorful Memphis murals and ease of walking are hallmarks of the revitalized area.
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Overton Square One of the most remarkable recent transformations in Memphis can be found down Madison Avenue not far from the SCO campus. Alumni from the 1970s and 1980s who fondly recall the night life in Overton Square
Located down the street from SCO, Madison Avenue has seen a rebirth in the Overton Square area. With its trendy restaurants, Overton Square is again one of the hottest spots in town.
would be amazed to see how this area has sprung back to life with fine dining and retail. A consortium of entrepreneurs realized that no one restaurant or retail shop could revitalize Overton Square, so a group effort made the area’s rebirth possible. Many of the area’s trendy new restaurants are so popular that reservations are required well in advance for seating. The area’s growth happened so quickly that parking spots became a premium. Last year a new parking garage was constructed on the site of an old pay lot. At night, the area teems with pedestrians walking to restaurants and shopping. A few familiar favorites remain. The Studio on the Square movie theater and Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Company are now surrounded
Overton Square features artistic elements, including sculptures created by Yvonne Bobo, the same artist who designed the mobile hanging in SCO’s atrium.
by new neighbors. Playhouse on the Square constructed a new multimillion dollar facility across the street from its old location, while Ballet Memphis is moving from East Memphis to its new home being constructed on the site of the old French Quarter Inn at Madison and Cooper. Overton Square also features artistic elements, including sculptures created by the same artist who designed the mobile hanging in SCO’s atrium. Food trucks also can be found throughout the area. Meanwhile, developers are hoping to construct Midtown’s first new apartment complex in 10 years at Overton Square’s northern edge. While not yet officially approved, plans would call for building a 108-unit development at the southwest corner of Madison Avenue and McLean, not far from the SCO campus. One street over at Union and McLean, another 188-unit development — anchored by a gourmet grocery store — is also tentatively planned on the site of an old hotel across the street from the midtown Starbucks and Walgreens. If realized, these two developments would further improve the area. A little more than a mile away, the old Sears Building is being renovated as a multi-purpose lifestyle center called Crosstown Crossing. Scheduled to open in 2017, the facility will include SCO’s newest satellite clinic. Look for more coverage of this exciting development in the Spring 2017 Visions.
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Shelby Farms Since its opening in the 1970s, Shelby Farms Park has offered Memphis area residents recreational access to one of the nation’s largest urban parks. In 2008, a redesign was proposed through a master plan that called for additional hiking and biking trails and more boating opportunities.
After years of development, September 2016 saw a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the park’s formal re-opening after $70 million in improvements. The majority of the effort centered on expanding Patriot Lake from 50 acres to 80 acres, surrounded by Hyde Lake Park, where visitors can canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. A two-mile walking and biking trail encompasses the new park with landscaped walkways, the First Tennessee Foundation Visitor Center, a lakefront stage for performances, a boathouse, and pavilions. Additional amenities include art sculptures and giant swings for sunset views and relaxation. Featuring conference
The Kitchen, the restaurant offers community-focused and locally sourced foods.
rooms and meeting spaces
Elsewhere, a splash park offers fun for children, along with a
for receptions and gath-
boat house and bike-rental facility. Thousands of new trees were
erings, The FedEx Events
also planted, so over time, the area will take on a more wooded
Center hosted SCO’s Stra-
feel.
tegic Planning Committee
The Shelby Farms Greenline also offers runners a multi-use
two-day retreat in October.
urban rail trail from Shelby Farms to midtown. Constructed over
Kimbal Musk, brother of
an old train line, the 6.5 mile trail is the longest urban trail in
entrepreneur and inventor
Memphis.
Elon Musk, has opened a restaurant on the site. Called
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Modern architecture complements the new Shelby Farms landscape.
The park’s new open air event stage hosts concerts and other performances.
Park visitors can enjoy giant swing sculptures to view sunsets or relax.
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Memphis Sports
Sporting events have traditionally
franchise in events to bring eye and vision
with student athletes at Rhodes College
offered excitement no matter in which city
health awareness to fans attending games
and Christian Brothers University. And
you find them, although some towns’ for-
at the FedEx Forum in downtown.
while SCO doesn’t have a formal sports Clinical
program, student athletes still find ways
the local team is doing at the moment. In
Programs became the official eye doctors
to excel. In recent years, SCO students
Memphis, SCO has found opportunities for
for the University of Memphis’s athletic
have finished first or well in a number of
new and increased awareness through the
program.
marathon partnerships and other athletic
college’s work in the community.
players, optometry students are assisting
tunes seem to rise and fall with how well
Earlier
this
From
year,
SCO’s
basketball
to
football
competitions.
When the Memphis Grizzlies ap-
faculty members with providing screenings
From seeing SCO student volunteers
proached the college several years ago with
and care. In turn, SCO enjoys a marketing
outside the Liberty Bowl interacting with
the idea of temporarily placing artwork on
relationship where the college’s Clinical
the public to student groups attending NBA
the side of SCO’s 11-story tower, it was an
Programs are promoted through ads and
games and watching top class athletes
unorthodox idea, but the college began a
other sponsorship opportunities reaching
come to Memphis to compete, Memphis
relationship with the city’s only “big four”
tens of thousands of sports fans.
sports continue to be a draw in terms of
major sports league. Over the next several
SCO’s Sports Vision organization also
years, SCO started working with the NBA
has enjoyed an enhanced relationships
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SCO interns are assisting with screenings of University of Memphis athletes.
These colorful masks promote SCO’s University Eye Care satellite clinic at Tigers games.
SCO’s partnerships with the Tigers and the Grizzlies have taken teams to the FedEx Forum to interact with the public.
popular interest and access to clinical teaching opportunities for our students.
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(housing incentives), purchase more goods and services from local businesses, and develop workforce pipelines from the local community. Central to our work is providing core services to the district: public space improvements, coordinating public safety, promoting the district through events and marketing, and helping to attract development and investment to the district.
W H Y S H O U LD SCO ’ S N E A R LY 7, 000 A LU M N I I N A LL 5 0 STATE S CA R E A B O UT TH E WO R K B E I N G DO N E BAC K I N M E M P H I S ?
I think it is in the self-interest of alumni to see SCO and the district as a whole thrive. The revitalization of the Medical District will help SCO recruit top tier students, faculty, and staff. I’ve experienced this personally. I’m an alumnus of the University of Memphis Law School. The relocation of the law school from a distressed building that flooded regularly into the current facility in a gorgeous historic building in Downtown Memphis has elevated the reputation of the school. It would be great to be able to do this for the alumni of various institutions in the district. W H AT H AV E YO U LE A R N E D A B O UT SCO D U R I N G TH I S P ROC E S S ?
SCO Part of Memphis Medical District Collaborative As noted in President Reich’s message on page 4 of this issue, SCO is a proud part of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative established earlier this year. SCO hosted one of the first planning meetings as CEOs from leading healthcare and higher education institutions gathered to create a new nonprofit entity, the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC). Attorney and City Planner Tommy Pacello serves as President of the MMDC. Here he explains how the organization intends to improve the medical district area encompassing the SCO campus. H OW D I D TH E M M DC CO M E A B O UT O R I G I N A LLY ?
The Memphis Medical District Collaborative was established in February of 2016 and tasked with implementing what has come to be known as the Medical District Anchor Strategy. The Medical District Anchor Strategy grew out of the idea that the Memphis Medical District is uniquely positioned to leverage the strengths of its anchor institutions — the large hospitals and universities in the district — and create a more vibrant, livable, and diverse district. This idea of an “anchor strategy” is not a new concept. It has been used successfully to transform West Philadelphia around the University of Pennsylvania, and Midtown Detroit around a collection of anchor institutions. The concept was introduced to Memphis and to the institutional leadership of the Medical District by The Hyde Family Foundations in late 2014, which brought in U3 Advisors — a firm that has lead anchor strategies nationally — to Memphis to discuss the potential for the District. From there, the leadership at the institutions worked with U3 Advisors to develop an anchor strategy for Memphis. The result has been the creation of MMDC — the community development organization tasked with implementing the strategy locally. TE LL U S A B O UT TH E A N C H O R STR ATE GY CO N C E P T.
Anchor institutions, such as SCO, are educational, research, or healthcare-based institutions. They are economic engines — centers of employment, destinations for students, home to breakthrough research, purchasers of goods and services and owners of real-estate. An anchor strategy is about leveraging the assets of these anchor institutions to strengthen the communities between and around their campuses. The Memphis Medical District has eight anchor institution partners in the 2.5 square mile district. These institutions consist of more than 24,000 employees and students, have collective operating budgets of more than $2.7 billion and anticipated collective capital expenditures of close to $3 billion. The anchor strategy relies on an intermediary to help the leaders of these institutions leverage the collective demand of the people, dollars, and real-estate to positively impact the surrounding communities and the more than 9,000 residents that live within the district. MMDC plays the role of this intermediary. We convene the institutions and provide a platform to connect the dots across campuses and with the community. In addition to this coordinating role, we also help manage a series of Anchor Programs designed to attract more residents to move in to the neighborhood
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W H I C H K E Y A R E A S R E P R E S E NT TH E G R E ATE ST P R I O R IT Y ?
I believe the greatest opportunity is in increasing the supply of quality residential and retail options in the district. The demand is obvious. Current quality residential properties are 98% occupied with long waiting lists of potential tenants while only 3% of employees and 6% of the students are living in the district. Similarly, most businesses and real-estate in the district are either focused on medical and bio-tech uses or in need of redevelopment. This leaves little viable space for restaurants, cafes or other neighborhood serving retail in the district. If we can attract and support the development of quality residential and retail options in the district while unlocking the institutional demand for additional goods and services, we can have a transformational impact on the district. MMDC’s role is to facilitate this, and to create an environment that is ready for investment. W H AT A R E SO M E O F TH E S H O R T- A N D LO N G E R -TE R M G OA L S ?
Neighborhood revitalization is about creating momentum in an area. It starts small, making sure the district is clean and green, hosting events to bring people to the district, and signaling to the public that the Medical District is ready for investment. These things can happen relatively quickly. The larger more complex projects such as redevelopment of buildings or new development happen more slowly. For MMDC this first year has been about establishing the foundation for the organization, delivering on the smaller projects while simultaneously laying the groundwork for larger, longer term, deals. Ultimately, our goal is to have a greater percentage of the employees and students choosing to live in the district, more diverse neighborhood uses, better transportation and mobility options in the district and generally a more vibrant and thriving community between and around the campuses. Neighborhood revitalization is complex work. It took decades for the Medical District to lose its sense of place and it will take time to build it back.
One interesting piece of information we learned about SCO is that the college leads all institutions in the percent of dollars spent with local businesses. The college is incredibly focused on service to the community and has been very supportive of the work of MMDC. Finally, we learned that if you want to find the best bread pudding in the city you need only attend a lunch meeting at SCO. We are fortunate to have SCO as part of the Medical District and Memphis. Besides the bread pudding, I think the city needs to know just how important SCO is nationally. The college has alumni practicing in all 50 states and who are carrying their experiences in Memphis and the Medical District across the country and internationally. H OW W I LL TH E M M DC B E M E A S U R I N G S U CC E S S ?
We are firm believers in the idea that you can’t manage what you can’t measure. We are measuring our work at two levels. One, we measure key performance indicators for all of the programs we are involved in. This means that we measure everything from the number of bags of trash removed by the MMDC Ambassadors, to the number of new businesses that we help launch through the pre-development or retail incubation programs. At the more macro scale we also measure the overall vitality of the District. Number of residents, occupancy rates, new business starts, crime trends, etc. As the organization and the work matures, we will be reporting out on how these trends change. W H AT A R E TH E N E X T STE P S O N TH E H O R I ZO N I N 2 01 7 ?
2017 will see a continuation of the small interventions but will also see the start of the larger scale real-estate developments. We will continue to build the momentum in the district and grow as an organization. Specifically, MMDC will expand the clean and green efforts, produce more events such as Freewheel (district bicycle rides), food truck rodeos, etc. and will foster more small businesses openings and public art installations. Simultaneously, we will advance the redevelopment projects in the district and expect at least three of them to be underway in the second half of 2017. Visit mdcollaborative.org to learn more about the MMDC’s work.
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M I LITA RY S E RV I C E SC H O L A R S H I P S
Nathan Dederman ’18 Stephen Tipton ’17 Jessica Ward ’18
C L A S S SC H O L A R S H I P S CLASSES OF ’54, ’56, ’59 SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Chelci Schade ’18 CLASSES OF ’60, ’61, ’63 SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
Blair Flint ’19 BA S I C SC I E N C E A N D C LI N I CA L AWA R D S
Welcoming SCO’s Class of 2020
FIRST YEAR BASIC SCIENCE AWARDS
Brian Chado ’19 Jae DeBerry ’19 Blair Flint ’19 Jed Harrison ’19 Courtney Hegener ’19 Jon Hoaglund ’19 Jessica Jankiewicz ’19 Larissa Krenk ’19 Brittany Smith ’19 Kelly Trapp ’19 FIRST YEAR CLINICAL SCIENCE AWARDS
SCO welcomed the Class of 2020 into the profession of optometry with a new ceremony this year following the college’s two-day orientation session. Each of the 136 students received his or her white coat
(generously
provided
AND HONOR CODE CEREMONY | CLASS OF 2020 | AUGUST 29, 2016
by
Marchon) in a ceremony attended
Christianne Belair ’19 Sydney Cooper ’19 Jae DeBerry ’19 Victoria Howard ’19 Jessica Jankiewicz ’19 Kelly Reed ’19 Nick Risbrudt ’19 Brittany Smith ’19 Jennifer Stewart ’19 Kelsey Teneycke ’19 SECOND YEAR BASIC SCIENCE AWARDS
by hundreds of family members. Students also signed the college’s honor code in which they pledged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and academic honesty. In a first, the ceremony was live-streamed on the Internet as hundreds of friends and family watched from around the country. The Class of 2020 was selected from 877 applicants. Their average GPA was 3.53, with an average 329 on the Optometry Admissions Test. Thirty-three students pictured below were recognized for receiving first-year scholarships. Later in the month, scholarships were additionally awarded to students from throughout the four-year program at SCO’s Convocation program. SCO thanks our alumni and donors who make these awards possible through their generosity.
Ethan Adkins ’18 Kristen Davis ’18 Elizabeth Fahy ’18 Kendra Fink ’18 AJ McCleary ’18 Corey Ommen ’18 Luke Robin ’18 Slater Smith ’18 Alex Soliz ’18 Kelsey White ’18 SECOND YEAR CLINICAL SCIENCE AWARDS
Melinda Dang ’18 Marcus Daniel ’18 Kendra Fink ’18 Danny Garcia ’18 Morgan Kickliter ’18 Dalton Miller ’18 Austin Pace ’18 Luke Robin ’18 Alex Soliz ’18 Victoria Stewart ’18 THIRD YEAR CLINICAL SKILLS AWARDS
First Year Scholarship Recipients:
First Year Scholarship Recipients:
First Year Scholarship Recipients:
Destiny McDuffie, Brian Post, A.J. Barbiero Alison Moore, Kate Keefer, Jhaleil Phillips, Trevor Shealy Rachel Newland, Madelyn Mullally, Jared Freedman Cori Jones, Al’Tiana Watson, Katie Hardy
Jacob Smith, Jake Weber, Katie Stuckey Callie Mashburn, Melissa Pongratz, Michaela Sasse, Emily Scully Kelci Glover, Erin Neal, Alyssa Invergo, Kristen Purdy
Matt Meredith, Torrie Garner, Jordan Dravitzki Annie Wester, Leslie Cline, Stephanie Ross, Christy Alfano Rachel Werner, Anna Fuller
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Kevin Ader ’17 Emily Eisenhower ’17 David Haba ’17 Derek Hennig ’17 Erin Keim ’17 Matt Page ’17 Clinton Prestwich ’17 Bradley Richlin ’17 Kayla Smith ’17 Sandy Trybus ’17
CLASSES OF ’64, ’65, ’66 SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
Liz Perch ’18 CLASSES OF ’67, ’68, ’69 SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000
Lauren Rigsby ’17 Shay Sechler ’17 CLASSES OF ’70, ’71, ’74 SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Taylor Chesnut ’17 Lauren Sharp ’17 CLASS OF 1977 SCHOLARSHIP ($3,000)
Shelby Rogers ’18 CLASS OF 1978 SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
Ethan Adkins ’18 CLASS OF 1984 SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
Ben Taylor ’19 CLASS OF 1997 JIMMY SHERIDAN MEMORIAL AWARD ($1,000)
Brad Schuster ’18 CLASS OF 2001 SCOTT WHITAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
PEGGY REMKE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
Patrick Jones ’17 DR. JOHN A. GAZAWAY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Tyler Lefeber ’17 KANSAS ALUMNI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Alyssa Louia ’18 FRED FARIAS, III, OD ’87, FAAO ENDOWED AWARD ($1,000)
Ibrahim Qattan ’17 JERRY L. CLAY ENDOWED AWARD ($1,000)
Alex Soliz ’18 DRS. BERGER & MOSCOW FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Tessa Wellsandt ’18 DON E. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($3,000)
Roxanne Senechal ’17
Joe Johnson ’18 Andrew Smith ’17 Sara Petska ’17 NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY AWARD, PART I ($1,000)
Kevin Rice ’17 Celia Baker ’17 MAULDIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Matt Walker ’17 ALUMNI COUNCIL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Sandy Trybus ’17 DR. ALLAN AND MRS. SUSAN BARKER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
Shanelle Jenkins ’18 DR. FREDDY WILFRED CHANG ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
VISION SERVICE PLAN SCHOLARSHIPS ($4,000)
Tyler Boone ’17 Ben Roach ’17 OCULAR INSTRUMENTS AWARD (PRODUCT CERTIFICATE)
Meagan Williams ’17 Ryan Piche ’18 Brittany Glatting ’19 WELCH ALLYN CO. AWARD (PANOPTIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE AND LITHIUM ICON HANDLE)
Rachel Sossaman ’18 HEINE USA AWARD (HAND-HELD SLIT LAMP)
Whitney Watson ’17 KEELER INSTRUMENTS AWARD (STREAK RETINOSCOPE AND MINI CHARGER)
Jordan Hamric ’17
Michelle Moscow ’17 JAMES AND EDNA DUNCAN AWARD ($500)
Haley Kincannon ’18 VINCENT SALIERNO SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
Sarah Vrotsos ’17
2 01 5 -1 6 FAC U LT Y O F TH E Y E A R CLASS OF 2017 – DIDACTIC
Chris Borgman, OD CLASS OF 2017 – CLINIC
Patricia Cisarik, OD, PHD CLASS OF 2018 – DIDACTIC
STATE A N D P RO F E S S I O N A L A S SOC I ATI O N S
ROSEMORE FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
Mary Nethaway ’18
DR. STANLEY M. DICKERSON ENDOWED LEADERSHIP AWARD ($1,000)
Kalah Burchfield ‘18
A LU M N I A N D F R I E N D S SC H O L A R S H I P S
J. PAT CUMMINGS SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
GEORGIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
Melinda Dang ’18 KENTUCKY OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS ($1,000)
Caroline Seger ’19 Sarai Wethington ’19 MISSISSIPPI OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION, HONORING DR. WILLIAM E. COCHRAN ($1,000)
Tindall Morrison ’17 TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIANS SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
Emily Eisenhower ’17
Scott Ensor, OD ’01 CLASS OF 2018 – CLINIC
Jennifer Sanderson, OD CLASS OF 2019 – DIDACTIC
John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, MS CLASS OF 2019 – CLINIC
Amanda Tompkins, OD ’13
B S K TE AC H E R O F TH E Y E A R AWA R D S DIDACTIC
Jennifer Snyder, OD CLINIC
Scott Ensor, OD ’01
AUXILIARY TO THE ARKANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION ($1,000)
AJ Hickman ’18 ARKANSAS OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION ($1,500) DR. WILLIAM H. TOWNSEND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mary Price ’19
D R S . C H A R LE N E A N D F R E D B U R N E T T O UT STA N D I N G FAC U LT Y AWA R D
Wil McGriff, OD
Shalon Rothstein ’17 W. DAVID SULLINS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR LEADERSHIP ($1,000)
Erick Henderson ’17 WAYNE W. PYEATT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
Zach Baumfalk ’17
CO R P O R ATE PA R TN E R S A N D O P HTH A LM I C I N D U STRY REVIEW OF OPTOMETRY AND THE RICK BAY FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EYECARE EDUCATION AWARD ($500)
Derek Hennig ’17
P R E S I D E NT ’ S R E COG N ITI O N AWA R D FACULTY
Carrie Lebowitz, OD ’06 STAFF
Gail Killingsworth
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Homecoming 2016 There’s always something new and fun for SCO alumni. This year’s attendees at Fall Homecoming and CE Weekend enjoyed a Saturday evening dinner and dance at
, Corrie son, Janna Scofield Drs. Natalie Swan tt. rri Me i ist Kr d an d, Biersdorf Wicklun
the Memphis Peabody as attendees enjoyed a selection of food stations and music celebrating Memphis memories. Receiving special recognition was Joel N. Zaba, MA, OD
’69, the receipent of SCO’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Zaba was recognized for his years of distinguished work in
Fun and games
the area of learning-related visual
Line dancing
problems.
The Class of 1966 received 50-year diplomas in recognition of their half-century reunion mark. With nearly 20 members in attenStan Dickerson ’76 and Trish Dickerson, Joel Zaba, ’69 and Diane Reich and Dr. Lewis Reich.
dance, the reunion marked the most in attendance for an SCO 50-year reunion in many years.
Jim Newman ’73, Professor Emeritus, and Hayden Sowers ’06
Other reunion classes also gathered, with the Class of 2006 having the most in attendance. Attendees also
Rock climbing at SCO
enjoyed CE classes on the SCO campus. Photos from all
Tony Bacigalupo, ’81 and Tracy Bacigalupo
events are available on SCO’s website. M t h e R e m b e r s of eunio of 199 n Class 6 Pho to B o ot h
Mark your calendars for next year’s Fall Homecoming and CE Weekend, set for September 14-17.
Reunion Class of 2001 Reunion Class of 1986 Reunion Class of 1991
Reunion Class of 2011 Dr. Will McGriff (right), recipient of The Drs. Charlene and Fred Burnett Outstanding Faculty Award.
Dr. Carrie Lebowitz (left) and Gail Killingsworth accept their respective “President’s Special Recognition Award” from SCO President Lewis Reich during the All Campus Convocation. Dancing the night away
Reunion Class of 2006 Jim Venable, ’89, gives 50-year attendees a tour of The Eye Center.
The Class of 2020.
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Mimi Rust, Blake Rust ’11, Jennifer Lyerly ’11, Mark Medley, ’11.
Reunion Class of 1996
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Matt Willis, OD, and
1949 Gerald Hefley,
OD, recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a party in Oklahoma. He is believed to be one of the oldest living SCO alumni.
John McCall, OD, recently was honored by the Texas Optometry Association with the 2016 Convention dedicated to his career. In his appreciation speech, he recalled his early years of practice and his service in World War II. Dr. McCall and his wife, Elvira, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
1950 O.A. Huck, OD, was
recently honored on Veterans Day with a community award in Portageville, Missouri.
1964 Harold Jennings, OD, and his wife, Nora, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 8. Their family enjoyed a retreat to North Carolina’s Outer Banks to celebrate.
1973 David L. Curtis,
OD, was re-elected to North Carolina’s 44th District State Senate seat in November.
1974 Martha Rosemore
Morrow, OD, has been named to the Board of Directors of Alabama Children First, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Alabama’s children.
1977 U.S. Senator John
Boozman, was re-elected in November to another six-year term to represent Arkansas.
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1979 Gerald Prchal, was
reappointed to the Georgia State Board of Optometry.
1980 SCO Board of Trustees
member Sharon Berger Moscow, OD, and Board Chair Steven Reed, OD ’95, were
recently recognized for their service to SCO; their board terms will end in January 2017. They’re pictured with President Lewis Reich, OD, PhD.
1983 Stephen R. Kepley,
OD, was named Florida’s Optometrist of the Decade at its fall meeting. Dr. Kepley has maintained a solo private practice in Vero Beach since 1985. He is a Past President of the FOA and was appointed to the Florida State Board of Optometry this year.
with former SCO Board member Linda Johnson, OD, of the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, Wil McGriff, OD, from SCO’s faculty, and by video conference, Thomas Karkkainen, OD, of Johnson & Johnson.
1987 Fred Farias III, OD,
received the Dr. James Sandefur Advocacy Award at the Eyecon meeting in Dallas. Dr. Farias is the third recipient of the award, with the two previous recipients also being SCO alumni: James Sandefur, OD ’65, and David Cockrell, OD ’81. Dr. Farias was also profiled in a recent issue of the AOA’s Focus Magazine.
Greg Moore, OD, has been named president of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry.
1996
Keith Whaley, OD, was named the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians’ OD of the Year. He was presented the award by Jeff Foster, OD ’81, pictured.
1997 SCO officially
commended the West Virginia Association of Optometric Physicians on the 40th anniversary of leading the way on legislative changes that expanded privileges for ODs. SCO Board of Trustees member Chris Wroten, OD ’02, presented a plaque to Rebecca St. Jean, OD, WVAOP President and SCO Alumni Council member, during the association’s annual meeting in Charleston.
Jr., OD, was named Best
2003 Chris Stansbury, OD, was named OD of the Year in West Virginia.
1993 Ted McElroy, OD,
currently serving as SECO President, recently visited campus for SCO’s annual SECO Day where he spoke about next year’s conference and presented SCO with student travel grants to SECO 2017. He’s pictured with SCO President Lewis Reich, OD, PhD.
2010 Jessica Durham, OD, was installed in October as the new President of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. She’s pictured with Immediate Past President Trish Walker, OD, Secretary/ Treasurer
Erica Musgrove, OD has joined Mountain Eyeworks in Colorado.
Jody Whisenant, OD, recently
pictured, was one of several speakers who visited campus as part of the Focus on Your Future program hosted by Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD ’84, Director of the Hayes Center for Practice Excellence. Other alumni participants included Jim Williamson, OD ’97, Nicole Monroe, OD ’99, Jessica Armstrong, OD ’11, Mark Medley, OD ’11, and Megan Ebel, OD ’15, along
and Amanda Wilkins, OD, celebrated the grand opening of their new practice location in Franklin, Kentucky in October.
’07, and PresidentElect Zach McCarty, OD.
Optometrist in Cenla (Central Louisiana) Health Care Heroes’ inaugural event.
1984 Jerry Eisenstatt, OD,
2008 Justin Wilkins, OD,
Jeremy Diamond, OD
1992 Phillip L. Carney,
were reappointed to the Georgia State Board of Optometry.
2007
Chris Bullin, OD ’07, and Andre Lenoir, OD ’04, pictured here with SCO faculty member Janette Dumas, OD, participated on the “Finance and You” panel at the 48th annual meeting of the National Optometric Association in Chicago.
2004
Kevin Kasovich, OD, has joined Eyecare Associates in Louisiana, where his uncle, Chuck Stumpf, OD ’82, is semiretiring. A third generation OD, he is a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Barksdale Air Force Base, 307th Bomb Wing, providing ocular care to B-52 pilots and crew. Michael Monson, OD, was named the Montana Optometric Association’s Optometrist of the Year.
2011 Courtney Dryer, OD, wrote about being a young OD in a story for newgradoptometry.com.
Jacob Hodges, OD, and Ginnie Monteith Hodges, OD, have joined the practice of Kyle Abshire, OD ’66, Orange Park Eye Center, in Orange Park, Florida.
Blake Rust, OD, and his wife, Mimi, welcomed a son, Benson Slagle, born August 8. He weighed 6 lbs., 9 ozs.
Aaron Neufeld, OD, is the
his wife, Rosemary, welcomed a son, Peter Matthew Willis, born Sept. 22. He weighed 8 lbs., 9 ozs., and joins his big sister, Lydia.
owner of Los Altos Optometric Group in Los Altos, California. He recently authored an article about building a practice with specialty contact lens service for Review of Optometric Business.
2012
2016 Feyi Aworunse,
Tiffany McElroy, OD, and her husband, Justin McElroy, ’17, welcomed a son, Henry, on August 20, pictured.
2013 Anna Ablamowicz,
OD, was named the 2016 recipient of the Beta Sigma Kappa Research Fellowship by the American Optometric Foundation.
OD, a resident at UAB, recently published an article, “Visual Processing Deficits in Schizophrenia,” in Optometry & Visual Performance.
Frank Carusone, OD, is practicing at Rhyne, Patton & Gilliland in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Jade Coats, OD, has joined McDonald Eye Associates in Arkansas.
Kristin Reed, OD, recently opened her private practice, ModernEyes Eyecare + Eyewear, pictured, in Omaha, Nebraska.
OD, and her husband, Nathan, welcomed a daughter, Reagan, born, June 17. The baby weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz.
Will Tantum, OD, reports that Blount County Eye Center has been named one of the winners of the 2016 America’s Finest Optical Retailers designation by INVISION Magazine.
2015 Mark Curtis, OD, is
practicing at Child and Family EyeCare in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Andy Hawkins, OD, and Kaitlin Mayo, OD, were married in October in Elkin, North Carolina. A large group of classmates attended, pictured.
Megan Stanford, OD, and her husband, Stephen, welcomed a baby girl, Lucy James, on October 6. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 ozs., and measured 20.5 inches. Greg Stewart, OD, recently joined Athens Eye Clinic in Athens, Alabama. Megan Evans, OD ’09, is a partner in the practice. Gerald Stinson, OD, is practicing in Lexington, Mississippi.
Kara Vitus, OD, recently announced her engagement to Nicholas Varga. The wedding is planned for September 9, 2017.
INMEMORIAL Jennifer Anderson Connell,
2014 Keri Cassels Hartsell,
William Parlsey, OD, recently joined Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee.
OD, married Lance Connell on September 10, in Atlanta. Several of her classmates were in attendance, including Shawn Joseph, OD, Jansi Damarla, OD, and Andrew Shum, OD, pictured.
Stephen Ellison, OD, has joined the practice of Advanced Family Eyecare in Suwanee, Georgia. His wife, Elizabeth Ellison, OD ’15, is practicing at Gainesville Eye Associates. Lauren Hernandez, OD, has joined the practice of Randall Glass, OD ’06, in Texarkana, Texas. Chalise Maybee, OD, has joined Eclectic Eye in Memphis.
Courtney Melchione, OD, recently moved to Guatemala to take over the optometry practice started by Alisha Duffy, OD ’14, as Dr. Duffy prepared to move back to the States with her family.
Rollins L. Tindell, Sr., OD ’43 James M. Byrn, OD ’49 John D. Rice, OD ’53 Howard Aron, OD ’55 Col. John T. Leddy, OD ’56
Col. Leddy served on SCO’s Board of Trustees from 1995-2003. He spent 30 years in the U.S. Army as an active duty OD and served as Chief of Army Optometry for the last six years of his career at the Pentagon. He received SCO’s honorary Doctor of Ocular Science (DOS) degree in 2003.
Richard Olmstead, OD ’57 Lynn Church, OD ’62 Ronald L. Conrad, OD ’62 Lowell Gilbert, OD ’65
Dr. Gilbert’s career included service as President of the Virginia Optometric Association and SECO
James E. McCracken, OD ’67 Judith Clay Walker, OD ’70
Dr. Walker was a founding member of SCO’s Alumni Council. She served on the American Optometric Foundation’s Board and was President-Elect.
Gilbert P. Davis, Jr., OD ’76 Melvyn Kalich, OD ’98 Dr. Kalich was retired as a research optometrist in the Visual Science Branch of the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory and had worked in the space program.
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Faculty Highlights Chris Borgman, OD, and Rachel Kenney,
Whitney Hauser, OD ’01, wrote an article,
Julie Shalhoub, OD, recently join the
OD ’16, published an article about diagnosing long-term droopy eyelids in a patient for Primary Care Optometry News.
“Breaking Down Barriers to Offering Aesthetic Services” for CRSToday.com. She appeared on a panel discussing Xiidra at the Academy meeting and as a guest on WREG-TV’s Live at 9 show to discuss advances in dry eye treatment with a patient who was referred to SCO’s TearWell Advanced Dry Eye Treatment Center by Luanne Cox, OD ’80. Dr. Hauser also was recently named to the Clinical Advisory Panel operated by ScienceBased Health, a leading provider of premium evidence-based nutraceuticals.
faculty as an instructor. She completed her Pediatric and Vision Therapy residency at SCO. A native of Canada, she received her optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry. She is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.
Lindsay Elkins, OD ’07, was named to the Memphis Business Journal’s Top Forty Under 40 Award 2016 recipients in recognition of her career achievements.
Dan Fuller, OD, John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, MS, and President Lewis Reich, OD, PhD, were recognized in a recent GPLI Newsletter in recognition of their support for hosting the GP Lens Institute’s annual Cornea and Contact Lens Symposium in August.
Alicia Groce, OD, and SCO resident Kelly Varney, OD, traveled in November to Haiti as a follow-up for a SVOSH trip to deliver eyeglasses and supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Alicia Groce, OD, and Melissa Zarn, OD, wrote about evaluating and treating concussions for Optometry Times.
Paul Harris, OD, pictured at center, recently gave a seven-hour course on Sports Vision at La Salle University, the optometry school in Bogota, Colombia. Pictured with colleagues, he also gave the keynote talk, “Introduction to Behavioral Vision Care,” at the meeting held in part to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. Dr. Harris and Marc Taub, OD, MS, were interviewed by Review of Optometry about the profession’s earlier days. Dr. Harris also was recently recognized by the AOA with his 40-year service award.
John Mark Jackson, OD ’99, MS, wrote about “Scleral Lenses and Residual Astigmatism,” “Corneal Eccentricity and GP Lens Fitting,” and “Torics for Astigmatism” as topics for his GP Insights column in recent issues of Contact Lens Spectrum.
Aaron Kerr, OD ’98, Rick Savoy, OD, Glen Steele, OD ’69, and Wil McGriff, OD, MPH, recently attended the American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting in Denver. Dr. Savoy serves as the Tennessee Public Health Association Vision Care Section Chair, while Dr. Steele serves as APHA’s Vision Care Section Chair. Dr. McGriff serves as APHA Vision Care Section Councilor. Dr. Kerr also presented a poster at the meeting.
Chris Lievens, OD, MS, authored an article on hydrogen peroxide lens care solution use and co-authored a second article published in Optometry & Vision Science. He was also interviewed for a Memphis new story about SCO’s launch of its digital observatory.
Christina Newman, OD, published an article about fitting ortho-k contact lenses in Optometry Times. SCO President Lewis Reich, OD, PhD, and his wife, Diane, recently met Cornell Brooks, President of the NAACP and Kevin Turner, also with the NAACP.
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Jennifer Snyder, OD ’12, Joanne Smith, OD ’11, Taylor Kiser, OD ’12, and Rachel Grant, OD, recently became Diplomates of the American Board of Optometry.
Karen Squier, OD, recently wrote a column for AMD.org on home modifications for low vision patients.
Glen Steele, OD ’69, traveled to the UK as an invited lecturer to speak at Therapeutics London.
Marc Taub, OD, MS, was recently honored with the A.M. Skeffington Award during the Mexican Congress of Functional Optometry (COMOF) meeting.
Marc Taub, OD, MS, and Pam Schnell, OD ’01, have published a new book: Vision Therapy: Success Stories from Around the World, Volume 2. The first copies were made available as a 2016 benefit to Optometric Extension Program Foundation Clinical Associates with the book available to purchase online as well.
Daniel Taylor, OD ’06, recently earned his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Memphis.
Amanda Tompkins, OD ’13, wrote about “Grouped Vesicles Noted in Annual Exam” for Primary Care Optometry News.
James E. Venable, OD ’89, was interviewed by the Commercial Appeal about SCO’s Clinical Programs for the new Crosstown Concourse project to open next year in the old Sears midtown building currently undergoing a multi-
million dollar renovation. Look for more coverage in the next issue of VISIONS.
Stephen Wetick, OD ’08, recently joined SCO’s faculty as an Assistant Professor. He previously practiced for more than eight years at Southern Eye Associates in Memphis. He completed an Ocular Disease Residency after his graduation. He is also a graduate of Christian Brothers University. A M E R I CA N ACA D E M Y O F O P TO M E TRY 2 01 6 LECTURES
Chris Borgman, OD A Curious Case of Monocular Oscillopsia Bart Campbell, OD ’87, et al Academic Medical Center Optometrist SIG Annual Symposium: Expanding the Field of Optometry in Academic Medical Centers: Research and Residencies Al Kabat, OD Demodex: Reflections, Connections and Misconceptions Glen Steele, OD ‘69 The Vision and Learning Link Daniel Taylor, OD ’06, et al Optometric Education Section: Remediation of the Struggling Student Clinician: Theory and Pratcice Gregory Wolfe, OD, MPH, et al Comprehensive Eye Care Section: Finding Zen: Evidence-Based Wellness in Eye Care The Fungus Among Us WORKSHOPS
Paul Harris, OD; Marc Taub, OD, MS; Melissa Zarn, OD Vision Therapy/Visual Training for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Leslie Holland, SCO’s Manager of Library Services, et al How to Find Evidence-Based References and Resources Karen Kehbein, OD; Marc Taub, OD, MS; Paul Harris, OD Visual Information Processing Treatment: A Hands-On Approach Andrew Rixon, OD, Michael Dorkowski, OD ’01, Scott Ensor, OD ’01, John Neal, OD ’07, and Jennifer Sanderson, OD Injectable Medications in Primary Eyecare POSTERS
Michael B. McCullough, BS; Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Optometry Students’ Attitudes Toward Diabetes Counseling, Monitoring, and Screening
Clint Prestwich, BS; Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Influence of Sweep Direction Order on Critical Flicker Fusion Frequency with Automated Mode of Stimulus Presentation Clint Prestwich, BS; Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Effects of Iris Color on Macular Pigment Optical Density Measurement in Young Healthy Adults Joanna Miranda, BS; Evan Shields; Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD; Paul Harris, OD Optometry Student Attitudes towards Visual Electrodiagnostic Testing
William Edmondson, MAT, OD; Jennifer Snyder, OD; Laura Brown, BA Comfort Comparison of Once-A-Day Anti-Allergy Ophthalmic Meds
Cheryl Ervin, OD Creating Career Success Post-Residency Education Establishing a Private Practice Residency Program Daniel G. Fuller, OD; Jennifer Eng, BS; Brayden Lundquist, OD; Christina Newman, OD Performance Comparison of Two Novel Daily Toric Contact Lenses Esla Speth, OD; Rachel Grant, OD; Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Guidelines versus Reality: 8-year Descriptive Statistics of Pregnant Women with Diabetes Mellitus Presenting to a Large Primary Vision Care Clinic Karen Squier, OD Comparison of Gross Chromatic, Grated and Luminescent Stimuli and Their Effect on Visual Attention in Children with Cortical Vision Impairment Comparing Predicted Magnification in Tablet Screens to Patient Preferred Magnification in Low Vision Patients Lauren Plewes, BA; Marc Taub, OD, MS A Comparison of Pelli-Robson Charts Chawan Rasheed, BS; Marc Taub, OD, MS A Comparison of Letter vs. Continuous Text Contrast Sensitivity Testing in Low Vision vs. Normally Sighted Individuals Reena Lepine, OD ’11; Taylor Kiser, OD ’12 A Superonasal Chorioretinal Coloboma with a Staphyloma Kacey C. Cilimberg, OD, Resident; Daniel Fuller, OD Corneal Edema Exacerbated by Scleral Lens Wear in a Patient with Neurotrophic Keratitis Kelly Varney, OD, Resident; Mary Bartuccio Valentino, OD The Interprofessional Management of a Patient with a Pineal Gland Cyst
Faculty and Alumni Achieve Academy Fellowship SCO enjoyed a great representation of faculty, students, and alumni at the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Anaheim in November. The college extends its appreciation to all the alumni and friends who attended SCO’s Friday evening reception. In addition to faculty lectures and poster presentations, Rachel Grant, OD, from the faculty and Jessica
Haynes, OD ’15, consulting faculty member, earned their Academy fellowship status. Several alumni also achieved Fellowship, including Liz Dow, OD ’11, Amy Puerto, OD ’15, Samantha Dougherty, OD ’15, Alanna Khattar, OD ’15, Adam Beaubien, OD ’13, Dipti Singh, OD ’01, and Amy Atherton, OD ’14.
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Tributes
Tribute gifts are a meaningful and impactful way to memorialize or honor special loved ones. We are appreciative of support made
possible through the following tributes received July 1, 2015-October 31, 2016. I N M E M O RY O F
Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO Dr. Billy Andrews Jimmy D. Bartlett, OD ’74 Alan K. Bugg, OD ’82, and Nancy Bugg Doug Clark, OD and Connie Clark Ranjana Clark Janice B. Dunlap, OD ’85 and Thomas E. Dunlap, Jr., OD ’84 Eye Care Associates (Laurel, MS) Gene A. Harman, OD ’72 Drs. Norman and Teresa Johnson D. L. (Bud) Mormon, OD Jerry B. Park, OD ’66 Richard Phillips, OD ’78, FAAO, and Lucy Phillips Mohammad Rafieetary, OD Stuart P. Richer, PhD Dr. Jerry Richt Shannon G. Shelley, OD ’08 A.L. Spivey, III, OD ’67, and Vee Spivey Robert R. Szeliga, OD ’05 Tennessee Eye Care Alliance Kenneth A. Weinberg, OD ’77 Dr. Caryn West Charles Woody, OD
Our apologies to Dr. Orman Campbell ’49 whose 2015 donation was not recognized in the list of donors published in the 2015-16 Annual Report. Sidney Aron William E. Cochran, OD ’68 and Carolyn Cochran Bert Barr William E. Cochran, OD ’68 and Carolyn Cochran Craig Baxter, OD ’16 Mark and Laura Amann Kelly N. Arnhart, ’18 Randy Brafford Emily K. Caldwell, ’17 Tiffany L. Chin, ’17 Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Sydney Cooper, ’19 Samantha K. Devlin, OD ’16 Elora D. Dittmar, ’18 Scott and Kathy Ellison Lindsay Estel, ’19 Lauren Farwell, OD ’09 Victoria Gengenbach, OD ’09, and Eric Gengenbach, OD ’09 Margie Haaxma Whitney H. Hauser, OD ’01, and Joseph H. Hauser, MBA Michelle Hamric Cynthia Heard, OD Angela C. Howell, OD ’90 William J. Jones, ’17 Larissa Krenk, ’19 Dr. and Mrs. Corey Langford Alexander J. Leong, ’18 Mary G. McCubbin, OD ’09
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Megan N. Moll, OD ’09 Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80, and Billy S. Moscow, OD ’78 Dr. Kathryn Patterson Elizabeth A. Perch, ’18 Shelby C. Rogers, ’18 Susanne Salehi Richard Savoy, OD Pamela H. Schnell, OD ’01, and David Schnell Gary L. Schreiner, OD ’72 SCO Class of 2016 Linda P. Sowell Dean Swick Marc Taub, OD, MS Sarah Vrotsos, ’17 Carolyn J. Warren Christine Weinreich and Scott Gettig Lynn White Melissa Zarn, OD Rae Bellman’s Husband Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Don Bellon Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme L. C. Bierman, OD ’54 J. Curtis Taylor, OD ’85 Frederick R. Burnett, Jr., OD ’80 Ms. Debra A. Hemby J. Gordon Butterfield, OD ’54 Jerry B. Park, OD ’66 Colonel Edward “Buzz” Bzdula, OD ’81 Timothy P. Allen, OD ’70, MS and Mary Frances Allen Eugene Cohn’s Mother Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Esther Crane Diane Jalfon Coe Agee Jeffrey L. Fielding, OD ’80 Bradley W. Fielding, OD ’84 Lawrence Allen Fors, OD ’69 Freddy W. Chang, OD, MS, PhD Tressa F. Eubank, OD Paul Harris, OD Cynthia Heard, OD Pamela H. Schnell, OD ’01, and David Schnell Sylvia E. Sparrow, OD ’98 Glen T. Steele, OD ’69, and Brenda Steele Marc Taub, OD, MS Marle Harris Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme Bill Hendrix, OD ’55 Jerry B. Park, OD ’66 Emma Ivie Kathryn A. Harrington Alan Jackson Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme
Howard Coates Jelks, Jr., OD ’54 Helen J. King, OD ’83, and Christopher B. King, OD ’83 Cheryl D. Johnson, OD ’82 Jolynn and Kenneth Johnson Francis Kaminsky Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme Jeff Kirsh Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme Henry Lewis Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme Martha McCord James O. McCord, OD ’57 Fanni Meisler Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Matthew Morton’s Sister Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn George E. Orm, Jr., OD ’57 Mrs. Minnie Orm Rita Pack Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme G. Richard Phillips, PhD Mr. James B. Jalenak, Esq. Wallis Reagan, OD ’49 Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80, and Billy S. Moscow, OD ’78 Mary Rheingold Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme John Robinson, OD Richard Phillips, OD ’78, FAAO, and Lucy Phillips Abby Salter Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Anita Sherman Dr. Jeffrey Bayme and Mrs. Michele Bayme Dr. Saul A. Silverman Sue Singer Gregory Smith James L. Ducklo, OD ’89 Judy Smith Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Jack N. Sperry Jr., OD ’85 J. Curtis Taylor, OD ’85 John W. Sprinkel, III, OD ’00 Audra D. Steiner, OD ’00 Florence Stern Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD ’74 Richard Phillips, OD ’78, FAAO, and Lucy Phillips Southern College of Optometry Mother of Fran Strauss Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn
Gerald Thomas, OD Jerry B. Park, OD ’66 O. Julian Tribble, OD ’47 C. Jeff Foster, OD ’81 Brother of Scott Zucher Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Gary Reed Shanks, Sr. Brian and Melissa Jones
IN HONOR OF
Brandon Alderton, ’20 Bruce and Debbie Alderton Paul Ajamian, OD Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80, and Billy S. Moscow, OD ’78 Christy Alfano, ’20 Michael and Deborah Alfano Katherine Allen, OD, ’16 Jeffery and Laura Allen Matthew Barnes, ’20 Lee and Leigh Barnes Brooke Blankenship, ’19 Brad and Brenda Blankenship Britton M. Bugg, ’20 Alan K. Bugg, OD ’82 and Nancy Bugg Orman Campbell, OD ’49 Stuart D. Rogers, OD ’82 Jamison L. Carr, OD ’16 Dema Carr Mary Chivetta, ’19 Chris and Anne Chivetta Jason Chu, ’20 George Chu, MD and May Chu Kara Clark, ’19 James and Melanie Clark William E. Cochran, OD ’68 William W. Stanfill, OD ’65 David Cockrell, OD ’81 C. Jeff Foster, OD ’81 Elick Combs ’20 Elick and Kelly Combs Alex Compton, OD ’16 Steven L. Compton, OD ’78, and Jane Compton Kyle Craw ’20 Kent Craw and Family Jann Damsky Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Stanley Dickerson, OD ’76 Lynn Hammonds, OD Stephen Ellison, OD ’16 Scott and Kathy Ellison Tressa F. Eubank, OD Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barton Karen Ezelle, ’20 Cory and Bebe Ezelle
Anna Fagan ’19 Shelby Fagan Tammi Fisher Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Jared Freedman, ’20 Jeff and Beverly Freedman Anna Fuller, ’20 Drs. Richard and Donna Hood Frank S. Gibson, OD ’68 Michael S. Rothschild, OD ’97, and Christy Rothschild Paul Harris, OD James B. Jalenak, Esq. Jim W. Herman, OD ’86 Lynn Hammonds, OD Eric James ’19 Dale and Sandra James Jarrett Johnson, OD ’90 Sue Singer Lauren Johnson, ’20 Steven and Brenda Johnson Katelyn Keefer, ’20 Christopher Keefer Daniel Kelly, OD, ’16 Marie C. Kelly, OD ’85 Bailey Kennedy, ’19 Jeff and Sandy Caffee Helen J. King, OD ’83 Christopher B. King, OD ’83 Christopher J. Kowalski, OD ’16 Jeff and Kim Kowalski Amelia Lovel Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barton Vanessa Manlove, ’19 Steven and Sandra Manlove Matt McBride, ’19 Kenny and Becky McBride Elizabeth McDowell, ’19 Gary and Ina McDowell Ted McElroy, OD ’93 Lynn Hammonds, OD Alison Moore, ’20 William and Jeannine Moore Kelsey Newcome, ’19 Matt and Tammy Newcome James M. Newman, III, OD ’73 James F. Anderson, OD ’84 Jeremy W. Anderson, OD ’03 Janice A. Barr, OD ’86 Rick D. Bartlett, OD ’81 Robert L. Bass, OD ’82 Megan S. Baureis, OD ’07 Kathryn M. Beggs, OD ’85 Bill J. Bell, OD ’81 Lori Lynn Blackmer, OD ’87, and Marc A. Hautot, OD ’87 Robin S. Blair, OD ’74 Allen J. Blume, OD ’75 Rebecca Jean Brown, OD ’03 Alan K. Bugg, OD ’82 Marilyn S. Burich, OD ’95 George N. Butterworth, OD ’04 Camile L. Chiasson, OD ’81 Mark J. Cook, OD ’78 Michael G. Cook, OD ’78 Chris H. Cooper, OD ’97 Chad William Cullison, OD ’02 Colby Blair Curtis, OD ’07 William Y. Cuthbertson, OD ’87 Amy J. Daiber, OD ’92
James O. Davis, OD ’86 James W. Devine, OD ’83 Gloria Ding, OD ’11 Robin J. Drescher, OD, MS Matthew Theodore Drew, OD ’04 Janice B. Dunlap, OD ’85, and Thomas E. Dunlap, Jr., OD ’84 Jeremy M. Durham, OD ’03 Stephen Edwards, OD ’87 Alan Fertel, OD ’86 Craig Fleming, OD ’10 James Fleming, OD ’02 Robert Gates, OD ’10, and Tammy Gates Phillip A. Gelwick, OD ’76 Timothy L. Gibbons, OD ’04 Alan L. Ginsburg, OD ’76 Gail C. Gordon, OD ’03, and Scott David Gordon, OD ’05 Larry J. Grace, OD ’74 W. Brent Hall, OD ’90 Robert J. Hartsock, Jr., OD ’90 Benjamin Herring, OD ’10 Michael Jakowitsch, OD ’00 Gilbert M. James, OD ’86 W. Michael Jamison, OD ’82 Gordon W. Jennings, OD ’81 Jarrett A. Johnson, OD ’90 and Kevin Berger Michael V. Johnston, OD ’89 Robert B. Jordan, OD ’88 Mark R. Kapperman, OD ’87, and Anita Kapperman Brigitte C. Keener, OD ’11 Marie C. Kelly, OD ’85 Rebecca King, OD ’09 J. Keith Kleinert, OD ’86 Michael A. Kling, OD ’93 Mimi Perng Lai, OD ’99 Tarra L. Vander Leest, OD ’04 Jennifer A. Mallory, OD ’08 Mary Ann M. Masters, OD ’82 Lenward R. McCalla, OD ’85 Kathryn M. McCullough, OD ’79 Robert W. McCullough, OD ’77 Dean M. Miller, OD ’91 Jesse B. Mize, OD ’93 Timothy H. Moon, OD ’96 Ralph H. Mullins, OD ’77 M. Shay Murphy, OD ’02 James P. Murphy, OD ’11, and Dr. Heidi J. Murphy John S. Peery, OD ’84 Thomas B. Perry, OD ’73 Chad E. Poole, OD ’06 Mary Quan, OD ’09, and Vincent Pham Brittany E. Radke, OD ’13 James S. Randle, OD ’83 Leslie R. Reeves, OD ’07 Miles W. Rhyne, Jr., OD ’74 Mehrdad E. Saadat, OD ’05 Raymond C. Shackelford, OD ’79 Shannon G. Shelley, OD ’08 Andrea E. Shelton, OD ’03 Dean N. Shissias, OD ’82 Jill K. Showalter, OD ’95 William R. Shumaker, OD ’79 Jeffrey K. Smith, OD ’93 William E. Sterling, Jr., OD ’75 Anthony L. Stubits, OD ’82 Kevin M. Swartz, OD ’82 Tammy Pifer Than, OD ’95, and Aung Than, PhD James P. Theroux, OD ’87 Charles E. Thomas, OD ’84 Amy B. Ward, OD ’88 Terry M. Warren, OD ’79
Brunswick R. Wong, OD ’76 Lauren S. Woodworth, OD ’08 Minh Nguyen, ’19 Robert T. McKay and Ha Thu Mai Larry Otten, OD ’77 Robert W. McCullough, OD ’77 Logan J. Oliver, OD ’16 Keith M. Oliver, OD ’79 Karen Paz Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87 and Sharla Kahn Jana Plant, ’20 Nina Plant Melissa Pongratz, ’20 Jerry and Donna Pongratz Mary Price, ’19 Kathy Price Kristen Purdy, ’20 Dennis and Janelle Purdy Nick Qualls, ’19 Rick and Ann Qualls Lewis Reich, OD, PhD Anonymous Kristin K. Anderson, OD and Christopher Lievens, OD, MS Mary Bartuccio, OD J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87, and Dawn Campbell Stacy Canales Michael Christensen, OD Patricia Cisarik, OD, PhD Michael T. Dorkowski, OD ’04 William Edmondson, MAT, OD Lindsay C. Elkins, OD ’07 Patricia Estes Walker, OD Elliot Finkelstein, OD ’78 Malinda E. C. Fitzgerald, PhD Daniel G. Fuller, OD Michael D. Gerstner, OD ’97, and Jennifer R. Gerstner Glenn I. Goldring, OD ’78, and Jamie Goldring Alicia Groce, OD Betty J. Harville, OD Whitney H. Hauser, OD ’01, and Joseph H. Hauser, MBA Kristina Haworth, OD Cynthia Heard, OD James B. Jalenak, Esq. Jennifer L. Jones, OD ’06 Kansas Optometric Association Karen Kehbein, OD Aaron Kerr, OD ’98, and James Hutto Taylor N. Kiser, OD ’12 Brian Knight, OD ’14 Reena A. Lepine, OD ’11 Wilson W. McGriff, OD Pamela Moss Christina Newman, OD Susanne Salehi Carla Sanderson, PhD Jennifer Sanderson, OD, and Andrew J. Rixon, OD Richard Savoy, OD Barry L. Shulkin, MD Joanne P. Smith, OD ’11 Esla Speth, OD ’10 Glen T. Steele, OD ’69, and Brenda Steele Dean Swick James E. Venable, OD ’89 Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD ’84, and Martin Wade
Gregory S. Wolfe, OD Melissa Zarn, OD Julia Reimold, ’20 Peter and Patricia Reimold Katie Richardson, OD ’16 Lisa Richardson John Routon, OD ’16 Tina Raymer Michaela Sasse, ’20 Ivan and Denise Sasse Sam Scott, ’19 Sallye S. Scott, OD ’78 Zach Shriver, ’19 Matt and Angie Shriver Denson L. Smith, OD ’50 Nathaniel D. Robinson, OD ’91 Amber Steele Brian A. Kahn, OD ’87, and Sharla Kahn Jennifer Stewart, ’19 Toni Stewart Hannah Stimson, ’20 Bob and Cheryl Stimson Kaley Stinnett, ’19 Chris and Kim Stinnett Katie Stuckey, ’20 Patrick Stuckey, DDS and Connie Stuckey Laila Tawfik, ’19 Sahar Kamel and Ossama Tawfik Graham Taylor, ’20 Chuck and Becky Taylor Kelsey Teneycke ’19 Steve and Alana Armstrong Kelly Trapp, ’19 Timothy and Cynthia Trapp O. Julian Tribble, OD ’47 C. Jeff Foster, OD ’81 Lisa Rossmeyer Wade ’84 Lenard A. Grice Jacob Weber, ’20 Vic and Jeri Weber Rebecca Weisbrot, ’20 Scott and Gail Weisbrot Rebecca Wenig, OD, ’16 Donald and Holly Wenig Annie Wester, ’20 Eric and Sara Wester Laura Whipple, ’19 Erik and Wanda Brokaw Zachary Williamson, ’19 Dr. Scott and Amy Williamson Melissa Zarn, OD Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barton
Parents Elick Combs, Jr. and Kelly Combs pictured here with their son, first year student Elick Combs, joined several other parents in making a tribute gift to support scholarships in honor of their first year student.
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