Treveccan | Summer 2020

Treveccan THE MAGAZINE OF TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

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HALL OF FAMERS

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ALUMNI STORIES

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NASHVILLE RESTAURANTS

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THE LIST ISSUE 15 TREVECCA-SPECIFIC LISTS YOU CAN’T MISS summer 2020

CAMPUS LOCATIONS

a reminder of the life we share together.

46 states 28 countries

5 Favorite Nashville Restaurants

let us mark this moment in trevecca’s history as we reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Photo by Nick Eagles

4 Alumni “Where Are They Now ?” stories

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6 Can’t-Miss Campus Locations

join us as we take a deep dive into the details that make up the trevecca community

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FOREWORD President’s Imprint 4 100 Words 5 From the Hill 6 The List 9

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FEATURES The Lists 16 Where Are They Now 20 3 Photos in Need of a Caption 22 Trevecca’s Favorite Places 24

Treveccan Vol. 90 No. 3 Summer 2020

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Carry High Her Banner 10 My Trevecca Story 12 Christian Community 14

President Dr. Dan Boone, ’74

VP for External Relations Peggy Cooning, MOL ’20

Associate VP of Marketing & Communications Matt Toy

Managing Editor Mandy Crow

Graphic Designers Nick Kerhoulas Jamie Ascher

Contributors Bailey Basham, ’17; Huey Davis, ’10;

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EPILOGUE

Campaign News 26 Athletic News 28 Alumni News 30 Postscript 32

Nick Eagles, ’12; Dr. Andrea Fowler, ’99, Ed.D. ’19; Dr. Michael Johnson, ’82, M.Ed. ’03, Ed.D. ’20; Emily Powers; Greg Ruff, ’87, MOL ’13; Jennifer Siao; Jenny Sowers; Anne Twining, ’74

Contact Information: Treveccan 333 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37210 615-248-1695 treveccan@trevecca.edu

Main number 615-248-1200

Office of Admissions 615-248-1320

Office of Alumni & Church Engagement 615-248-7735 www.trevecca.edu www.facebook.com/TreveccaNazarene www.twitter.com/Trevecca

PRESIDENT’S IMPRINT

List making One of the first things I did when we went into COVID-19 lockdown mode was make a list of the projects I wanted to get done around the house. My list included fixing a leaky sink faucet, painting a ceiling water spot, power-washing the porch and driveway, cutting limbs from low-hanging trees, rewiring our landscape lighting and about 10 other things. I became a good friend of the DIY posts!

But, keeping a list kept me focused.

Lists are interesting things. We make them so that we can forget the things we put on them. Once an item makes the list, we don’t have to carry it around anymore. It just sits there waiting on us to get to it, do it and check it off. I’ll admit, there is something liberating about eliminating the things on our to-do lists.

And then there are other lists, like the ones you’ll see in this issue. These lists are reminders of important events, people, places and successes. These lists also remind us, not of another leaky faucet, but of the good things we share at Trevecca. I hope this unique “List Issue” of the Treveccan is one more reminder of the life we share together.

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100 WORDS ON Lists

The grocery list. That endless list of to-do’s around the house. Your child’s list of what to pack for the first year of college. The pro-con list as you weigh a big decision. That bucket list of places you want to travel or experiences you want to have.

A list of things you’re thankful for.

We all have lists.

For some of us, lists order our lives. They help us see what needs to be done next or what our priority should be. They help us to remember, process and reflect. Lists can be long or short, complicated or straightforward, but they all serve a purpose and mark a moment. Let us mark this moment in Trevecca’s history as we reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. // 130 words

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CAMPUS NEWS

From the hill TOP HONORS Trevecca alumni Auburn McCormick (’17) and Nick Schwartz (’13) were both named winners in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition, announced in May. McCormick garnered third place in the country category, with her song “Black and White,” while Schwartz, who has spent the past few years working as a producer, songwriter and sound engineer, won second place in the Christian category for his song “Crown.”

Schwartz says he’s been drawn to music since he was a child. “The goal since I was a kid was to do music for a living. Music has always been a joy to me. It brings me peace. I’ve always wanted other people to feel that in my music, and being in Christian music, I want to share the word of God and for anyone who listens to feel closer to Jesus through my music,” he says. “Writing a song every day, inspiration sometimes is hard to find, but having Jesus at the forefront of my music is what inspires me.”

According to McCormick, the competition gave her the chance to put all she’s learned at Trevecca to work. “Trevecca prepared me in so many ways. The music theory lessons and vocal lessons gave me a really good foundation to go out into the world with—but I think the most valuable thing Trevecca gave me was the relationships,” she says. “I met so many amazing people who really helped shape me and my artistry.”

LEARN MORE AT TREVECCA.EDU/ISC.

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Intersection: Art & Psychology Dr. Randy Carden (’78) has devoted his career to the field of psychology. A member of Trevecca’s faculty for more than 35 years, Carden has inspired a passion for psychology in many of his students. But about 15 years ago, Carden began to find inspiration in another place—art—and he began painting.

Earlier this year, Carden was one of 10 artists from around the country whose work was chosen to be exhibited in the Arts MidHudson Gallery in New York. Five of his pieces were exhibited, and Carden said he used warm and cool colors to illustrate his theme of impulse control across the developmental lifespan.

Carden says he can’t help but see the interconnectivity of art and psychology. “Most everything we do is a projection of the self.

Painting, in many ways, is a projection of the personality onto the canvas. Our personal history, personality, emotions, thoughts and learning experiences all influence the expression of art,” he says. “Painting may sometimes be a response to the environment or a response to our mood or emotions. Or painting could be an interaction between our perception and the individual.”

LEARN MORE AT TREVECCA.EDU/CARDENART.

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hill After the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly ended in-person classes this spring, University officials began making plans for welcoming students back to campus for the Fall 2020 semester. The University recently unveiled the Back Home to the Hill plan, which outlines health and safety protocols for the Fall 2020 semester as well as adjustments to the academic schedule.

LEARN MORE AT TREVECCA.EDU/BACKHOMETOTHEHILL.

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aimed at helping teachers and parents navigate the disruption COVID-19 caused to their children’s education. In May, Trevecca officials announced Professional Development: Tools for Remote Learning and Instruction, a fourmodule online course designed to help teachers learn the ins and outs of teaching remotely.

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE: DIGITALLY Learn more at Trevecca.edu/PDremote and Trevecca.edu/parentresource.

The University partnered with the Tennessee Department of Education to offer the course to teacher across the state and more than 17,000 teachers registered for the free training. In July, the University announced a resource aimed at equipping parents to help their children succeed in digital classrooms.

NEW & NOTABLE THE UNIVERSITY IS ADDING SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS DURING THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR. THESE INCLUDE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, starts Oct. 27

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN WORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP, School of Music and Worship Arts, starts Feb. 23, 2021

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CURRICULUM AND ONLINE INSTRUCTION, School of Education, starts Oct. 27

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC AND WORSHIP, School of Music and Worship Arts, Fall 2020 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN WORSHIP STUDIES, School of Music and Worship Arts, Fall 2020

SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERVENTIONIST, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PREK-3 AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-5, with ESL endorsements, School of Education BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION IN CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MINISTRY, Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry, Fall 2020

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CAMPUS NEWS

This summer, Trevecca launched two resources

IN THIS ISSUE’S INSTALLMENT OF THE LIST, WE’LL DETAIL SOME OF THE LOCAL NASHVILLE EATERIES OUR ALUMNI (AND CURRENT STUDENTS) CAN’T RESIST. DID YOUR FAVORITE MAKE THE LIST?

THE LIST

Food Fight 1. B AJA BURRITO A Berry Hill staple with the benefit of being located only minutes from Trevecca’s campus, Baja Burrito (722 Thompson Ln.) topped the list of favorite restaurants for both alumni and current students. And what’s not to like? From fresh salsas to fish tacos, delicious burritos and more, Baja is Trevecca’s favorite place to eat!

2. H ATTIE B’S Another popular Nashville name got the nod from both Trevecca alumni and current students: Hattie B’s (2222 8th Ave. S. or 112 19th Ave S.). With several locations around the city, Hattie B’s offers Nashville hot chicken and tasty southern sides. Don’t miss out!

3. TAQUERIA DEL SOL Just a few minutes away from campus, Taqueria Del Sol’s 12 South location (2317 12th Ave. S) is located in Nashville’s popular 12 South neighborhood.

At first glance, the menu may seem simple, but has a lot to offer in terms of flavor, with creative tacos, enchiladas and salads. Taqueria ranked significantly higher among current students than alumni.

4. T HE LOVELESS CAFE A perennial Nashville favorite, the Loveless (8400 TN-100) ranked second among can’t-miss restaurants for Trevecca alumni! Make sure you try the peach preserves!

5. C OOK OUT Rounding out the top five for both alumni and current students, Cook Out (1807 West End Ave.) offers tasty burgers, hot dogs and a seemingly endless shakes menu—all at a low price!

WANT MORE? Check out more alumni and current student faves on page 24!

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CARRY HIGH HER BANNER

“WE’RE DEALING WITH A BROKEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOCUS ON HEALING AND RE

—D R . C R A I G BIS HO P, professor Trevecca’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies announced a new degree-completion program in criminal justice with classes set to begin in October. Read more at Trevecca.edu/crimjustice.

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A BROKEN WORLD AND A SYSTEM, AND WE WANT TO EFORM IN THIS PROGRAM.”

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My Trevecca Story Isn’t it amazing how God puts the right As soon as I started my first class, I people in your path just when you quickly felt overwhelmed. Every step need them most?

I took felt like I was walking in the dark. I was uncertain of myself, and In my case, God placed an entire I doubted my abilities. I began to university in my path, and I am wonder if I had taken on more than forever grateful. In February 2018, I could handle, but thank the Lord I had recently obtained a master’s for Dr. Ryan Longnecker, Dr. Kristin degree in criminal justice, and I was Bledsoe and the rest of the Trevecca disappointed to find that was as far staff. They were there to remind me as I could go at the university I was of my potential and they encouraged attending. Thankfully, officials at that me to push through difficult times. university recommended Trevecca They truly care about the program and Nazarene University. their students.

I had never heard of Trevecca, but my Trevecca’s doctoral program has been friend and neighbor, Dr. Eric Buell, nothing short of amazing. I went to was an assistant pastor at a Nazarene Trevecca looking for an education, but church in my area. When I asked Eric

BY DAV I D D. F R I E DL E I N I I , ’2 1 Trevecca gave me so much more. [My if he had heard of Trevecca, he made professors and classmates] helped sure to let me know just how fantastic me grow personally, professionally, Trevecca truly is. Eric’s advice is worth and spiritually. During the doctoral more than gold. program, I was able to develop Shortly after our friendships with many amazing people “How priceless is your conversation, I I would never have had an opportunity submitted my unfailing love, O God!” application to to meet on my own.

Most importantly, Trevecca helped attend Trevecca’s – Psalms 36:7 (NIV) me strengthen my relationship with online doctoral the Lord. Words cannot express how program (Ed.D.) in leadership and appreciative I am for the positive professional practice, and I was impact Trevecca has had on life. What thrilled to find that they decided to they have is priceless! take a chance on me.

My Trevecca Story is a place for you to share your memories of Trevecca, as well as big realizations and special moments you experienced on campus or through your online program. Submit your essay for consideration to Mandy Crow, editor, 333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 372102877 or at Treveccan@Trevecca.edu. Please limit yourself to 700 words and include your name, class year and email address or phone number.

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Designed for aspiring leaders like you, our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in leadership and professional practice will equip you with the skills and expertise of exceptional leadership. You'll be better prepared to lead a team through transformational change, cultural influences, strategic policy and planning, theories, systems and technology.

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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

TREVECCA’S CENTER F OR CO MMUNITY ARTS INNOVATION HE LP S MAKE COMMUNITY-BASED A RTS ORGANIZATIONS AND M INISTRIES A SUCCESS.

Tim Sharp believes that the arts make a difference in peoples’ lives.

“The beauty of music, art, dance and theater—these artistic concepts give life to peoples’ emotions,” he says. “The people who carve out space for the arts in their lives and communities are seeking to speak to the deeper meaning and purpose in life.

The Center helps people reach out to others who may not be served in traditional arts environments.”

Sharp is the future director of Trevecca’s new Center for Community Arts Innovation, based in the School of Music and Worship Arts. He describes the Center as a way to equip people with big community arts dreams—everything from creating community choirs and theater groups to arts ministries in prisons, homeless shelters and more—with the tools they need to make those dreams come true.

“We come alongside the visions people have and help them solve the problems to make that dream a reality,” Sharp explains.

“Most training [in the arts] is about technique … not about how to be entrepreneurial, how to troubleshoot, to work with an advisory board, how to form a 501(c)3.”

Community arts organizations and ministries often begin with someone who’s trained in the arts—musicians, artists, actors.

Many, Sharp says, haven’t had the opportunity to develop all of the business and management skills that will help ensure their organization’s success.

That’s where the Center comes in.

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“We’ll provide them with the skills and learning that help them work out their vision, their calling in their environment,” Sharp says. “Things like marketing, finding places to practice or meet, fundraising. The Center is about continuing education, building a portfolio of experiences and tools.”

Sharp, who previously served as the dean of fine arts at Rhodes College in Memphis, and earlier, director of choral activities at Belmont University in Nashville, knows what he’s talking about. He currently serves as the executive director of the American Choral Directors Association, the world’s largest association of choral conductors, teachers, students, scholars, composers and choral industry representatives. For more than a decade, he has been the artistic director of the Tulsa Chorale in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Center will live out its mission through workshops, bootcamps and conferences, Sharp says. The first, the Online, Blended and Virtual Choral Experience, took place online July 13-17. Designed for choral directors, the conference focused on helping community choirs navigate instruction, rehearsals and performances in a virtual setting—something the COVID-19 pandemic has made increasingly necessary.

While the global pandemic has called for creativity when it comes to the arts—everything from community choirs to songwriting sessions and group art classes have had to move to virtual space during a time when group gatherings are limited— the arts continue to play an important role in our culture.

According to research completed by the National Endowment for the Arts and released last year, nearly 54 percent or 128

THE POWER OF THE ARTS million Americans have created artwork or performed over the course of a given year. More than one in six Americans over the age of 18 sing in a chorus, according to a similar report based on research compiled by Chorus America.

It’s a trend Sharp wants to help fuel—by finding innovative solutions to the problems that arise between “artistic training and vocational application” in specific communities or ministries.

He’s planning several bootcamps over the coming year, each focused on a specific topic designed to help participants hone particular skills.

WITH PURPOSE The Center for Community Arts Innovation seeks to: EQUIP arts leaders to innovatively accomplish their mission

“We have outlined six concrete bootcamps that I’ll be developing and each one speaks to the needs of a community-based arts program,” Sharp says. “These bootcamps will focus on leadership, management, vision, leadership in times of crisis, development and fundraising.

TEACH the tools and techniques necessary for efficient administration of a community arts program

“The assignments participants will take part in will encourage them to create in the communities that they live in rather than some generic outline,” Sharps continues. “Most communitybased programs matter in the community they’re in and that’s where you go to work. That’s what I want participants to be able to create in their portfolios.”

SYNTHESIZE principles, best practices, and emerging models for the management needed to operate a community arts organization CREATE unique strategies for the funding and development of community arts organizations

Tim Sharp

DESIGN long-range vision and mission statements for community arts organizations

LEARN MORE Trevecca.edu/communityarts

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Current Trevecca students hail from 46 states and 28 countries.

Take a look at the places our current students call home.

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Khaoula El Mardi Pre-med major studying biology and chemistry, from Morocco

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AT TREVECCA, OUR MISSION IS CENTERED ON PREPARING OUR GRADUATES TO LEAD AND SERVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. MANY OF YOU LIVE OUT THAT MISSION THROUGH YOUR WORK. HERE ARE THE TOP PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, BASED ON DATA FROM LINKEDIN.

WHERE WE WORK LINKEDIN REPORTS 2,382 ALUMNI WORK IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.

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1. TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 2. METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3. WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS 4. VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

5. CLARKSVILLE/MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTE 6. SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS 7. LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY

HEALTH CARE

MORE THAN 300 TREVECCA ALUMNI WORK IN HEALTH CARE AT THESE THREE COMPANIES, LINKEDIN REPORTS.

1. VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 2. HCA HEALTHCARE 3. PARALLON

PUBLIC SERVICE

TREVECCA GRADS ARE PUBLIC SERVANTS, EXAMPLES OF OUR MISSION TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO LEAD AND SERVE.

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TREVECCA ALUMNI IN MINISTRY SERVE AS LEAD PASTORS, TEACHERS, WORSHIP LEADERS AND MORE.

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1. THE SALVATION ARMY 2. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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Where are they now?

ALANA GRIMAUD CLASS OF 2018 While at Trevecca, Alana Grimaud spent a summer working as a campaign manager on Steve Russell’s bid for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma.

She also interned for Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, for Russell in the House of Representatives and for Diane Black’s Tennessee gubernatorial run—and served as a student worker in Trevecca’s Office of Admissions.

“I work directly with Dr. Ming Wang and Dr. Joshua Frenkel at Wang Vision Institute. At Wang Vision, I run marketing and public relations for the company.

This job keeps me busy. I travel with the two surgeons, speak with them and for them at events, oversee social media, manage the events, marketing, and public relations at the company. Todd Gary, associate vice president of research and community development at Trevecca, introduced me to Dr. Ming Wang and that was how I landed this position. [It actually wasn’t] an open position. I created it from the ground up and presented it to Dr. Wang, and we worked together to fit me into the company. A year later, the marketing director went back to China, and I took on her job responsibilities. This is an opportunity that I am grateful for daily, but it did not come easy. I had to prove myself to Dr. Wang and gain his trust.”

In the future, Grimaud hopes to run for political office and help serve her community, something she’s already doing through her volunteer work. Grimaud is a board member on the Tennessee Immigrant Minority Business Group, the fastest-growing minority business group in Middle Tennessee and helps with recruitment for the Nashville Young Republicans.

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EVER FOUND YOURSELF REFLECTING ON YOUR TREVECCA EXPERIENCE AND WONDERING WHAT A FORMER CLASSMATE MIGHT BE DOING? SO HAVE WE—SO WE FOUND THE ANSWER FOR FOUR TREVECCA ALUMNI.

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MATT HURST CLASS OF 2003 While a student athlete at Trevecca, Matt Hurst made a name for himself on the soccer field. These days, Hurst is one of many Trevecca alumni serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn a little more about Hurst’s life these days, in his own words.

“I’m currently a firefighter/paramedic for the city of Delray Beach in Delray Beach, Florida. After graduating from Trevecca, I got a job as a P.E. teacher and soccer coach for the Pan American International School, and I also worked as a missionary teacher at the Asuncion Christian Academy in Asuncion, Paraguay. I had the opportunity to travel to Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile during my time in South America. In 2008, I moved back to the states and began working at Miami Christian School in Miami, Florida. I taught P.E. for all grades and coached the high school boys soccer team and elementary sports. While working at Miami Christian,

I went back to school and studied physical therapy. I graduated from Keiser University with an A.S. in physical therapy assisting.

From 2011-2018, I worked in physical therapy in the intensive rehab unit at Holy Cross hospital in Ft. Lauderdale and also at John Knox Village (a premiere retirement community in Florida).

In 2017, I decided to make another life change, and I enrolled at Coral Springs Fire Academy (ranked #1 in the state of Florida). I worked fulltime in therapy during the day and went 3 days a week to the fire academy getting home after 11 p.m. each night which was a major sacrifice. After graduating the fire academy I enrolled in Broward Fire Academy’s EMT program. In 2019, I was hired by Polk County Fire Rescue in central Florida. I began working with them and then earned my paramedic certificate from Polk State College. I’m currently working for Delray Beach Fire Rescue and seeing patients for physical therapy on a part-time basis.”

Matt Hurst

JOSH MARLOWE CLASS OF 2008 Now in his 13th year of teaching in the Wilson County Tennessee School system, Josh Marlowe says Trevecca’s School of Education taught him “the importance of teaching using a service-centered, Christ-like approach” that has guided his interactions with students and staff throughout his educational career.

“I graduated in 2008 with a degree in history/education. I am currently starting by 13th year teaching in Wilson County. I have served as a history teacher in middle and high school. I am currently the graduation coach/RTI coordinator at Wilson Central High School. I am married to my wife, Meg Marlowe of two and a half years. We live in Mt. Juliet and attend Hermitage Church of the Nazarene. I began my college education at [another area college,] but I soon realized that I needed a school that allowed me to develop positive relationships and foster my spiritual life. I came to Trevecca because I needed relationships and people to lean on during a difficult situation in my life. As I arrived, I soon realized people, I didn’t even know, would reach out and offer support to a stranger. I soon learned Trevecca is a family and the students went out of their way to reach out and offer support. As people began to wrap their arms around me and helped me walk in my faith and life, I leaned on them and

used them to help me manage my issues and helped me form my spiritual journey with God. Those interactions have led me to use those experiences to work with the students that I come in contact with every day at school.”

Josh Marlowe

BIZ MCLENDON CLASS OF 2017 While at Trevecca, Elizabeth “Biz” McLendon majored in biology and pursued a minor in chemistry. The 2017 graduate now works as an elephant caregiver at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee. During her Trevecca career, McLendon was also a key member of the University’s track and field team.

She says the experiences she had at Trevecca—science labs and internships included—helped prepare her for her work.

“The education I received at Trevecca helped me become a hard worker and dedicated employee at The Sanctuary. The professors at Trevecca always pushed me in class and helped me one on one anytime I needed the extra help. The excellent education and caring professors allowed me to be able to get the education I needed while also running on the track and cross country team and interning at the Nashville Zoo which helped me have the career I have today. I also have a better understanding of the veterinary care we provide to the elephants and am currently participating in a multi-species survey alongside Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to collect data on multiple species of wildlife on our property that is of interest and concern to biodiversity.”

Biz McLendon

WHAT’S YOUR STORY? Want to update the University on what you’re doing these days? Update your information with the University at Trevecca.edu/alumni/stay-in-touch. To learn more about these Trevecca grads, visit Trevecca.edu/WhereAreThey.

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One of Trevecca’s most iconic landmarks, Waggoner Library welcomes guests to campus. Home to the University’s library collection, a Nineteen|01 coffee shop location and the Office of Admissions, the building also houses the heart of campus history: the Ray and C.R. Thrasher Archives.

Located on the ground floor of the library, the Thrasher Archives were created to protect the distinctive character, culture and mission of Trevecca by preserving its history for future generations. From items that belonged to J.O. McClurkan, Trevecca’s founder, to photos, copies of the Darda and the TrevEchoes, the Thrasher Archives collects, catalogs, preserves and makes these valuable records available for use.

The collection includes both the regular archival collections and Special Collections, which is the designation for archival materials that are cataloged. The main archives storage room is climatecontrolled and contains a fire suppression system for maximum preservation. All members of the Trevecca community, the Church of the Nazarene, and other interested individuals are encouraged to contribute to the archives and utilize its resources.

In recent years, the archives has focused on digitizing materials and has received several small grants to purchase scanning equipment and digitize selected materials. University yearbooks, catalogs, student newspapers, Trevecca history books, early Pentecostal newspapers, Trevecca’s alumni publication and selected photographs have been digitized and are available on the archives’ website.

Information regarding the Thrasher Archives and photos provided by Dr. Andrea Fowler, ’99, Ed.D. ’19

Want to relive some of your Trevecca memories or explore the University’s past? Visit library.trevecca.edu/archives to access the Thrasher Archives digitized content.

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THE WALKING TRACK Nothing clears the mind like a good walk, right? Maybe that’s why Trevecca’s walking track ranked among favorite campus locations for alumni and current Trevecca students alike. The walking track, which surrounds Trevecca’s athletic fields, tied for fourth among favorite locations for alumni and second for current students.

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Trevecca’s iconic campus is beloved by alumni, whether you lived on campus for four years, took classes once a week or earned your degree online. Recently, we surveyed alumni and current students to discover which on-campus locations are among your favorites.

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THE QUAD Ranking first among alumni and third among current students, the Quad is the veritable heart of the University. It’s where students gather on sunny afternoons and the entire campus community gathers for Commencement.

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NINETEEN|01 With two locations, Trevecca’s on-campus coffee shop is a sure crowd pleaser. Current students voted Nineteen|01 as their favorite location on campus, while alumni ranked it fourth. Whatever you do, make sure you order the albino squirrel!

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Various dorms and on-campus apartments made the list of favorite places, from Johnson Hall (third on the alumni list) and Georgia Hall (tied for fifth among alumni votes) to University Terrace Apartments, tied for fifth among current students who responded to the survey.

WAGGONER PORCH It’s a beautiful place to admire Trevecca’s campus and enjoy a drink from Nineteen|01. Whatever the reason, current students picked Waggoner Library’s back porch as their favorite places on campus, ranking fourth.

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Build a Bridge

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Each year, Trevecca’s Build a Bridge scholarship campaign assists students whose pressing financial needs may prevent them from returning to school in the fall.

Officials in the Office of External Relations see the annual campaign as a way to bridge the gap for students who earnestly desire to fulfill their calling and use their education for the good in whichever field of study they choose to pursue.

“Trevecca’s mission is to be a Christian community educating students for leadership and service,” said Peg Cooning (MOL ’20), vice president for external relations. “This scholarship really embodies that spirit of community and allows us to live up to our mission statement.”

Because of the economic impact of COVID-19, there’s never been a more urgent need to strengthen Trevecca’s Build a Bridge fund. Some of our students’ families have recently experienced job layoffs. Others have dipped into college funds just to make ends meet. As a community, we want to provide the support necessary to allow these students to continue their education.

“We’ve already had a generous donor agree to match dollar for dollar every gift made to our Build a Bridge scholarship,” Cooning said. “This is an incredible opportunity to come alongside students and truly make a difference for those in need.”

With your partnership, we can continue to provide a path forward for those in need of financial assistance. You can be the bridge that makes it possible for students to be a Christlike influence in the world and walk boldly into their future.

Trevecca.edu/give

“When you give someone knowledge, they act on that knowledge and it helps everyone around them prosper .”

Maria Robles, Class of 2019

As a previous recipient of Trevecca’s Build a Bridge Scholarship, Maria knows the difference a gift can make. Give today!

Trevecca.edu/give

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Hail to the

Hall

MELVIN TAYLOR Basketball, 1979-1983 | Hall of Fame Class of 1993 Melvin Taylor, a 1993 Trevecca Hall of Fame inductee, was a member of the Trevecca men’s basketball team from 1979-1983. Taylor is a two-time All-Conference, All-District, and NAIA All-American and became the first Trevecca basketball player to surpass the 2,000 career point mark. During his Trevecca career, Taylor garnered 419 assists, a career record at time and 1,289 total point, third best career total at time. Taylor was a member of Trevecca’s first Hall of Fame class.

(OF FAME)

THE LISTS CONTINUE, WITH FOUR TREVECCA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAMERS YOU SHOULD KNOW, PLUS FOUR NEW MEMBERS TO BE INDUCTED THIS FALL, BRINGING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HALL OF FAMERS TO 78. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HALL OF FAME AT TREVECCA.EDU/HOF2020.

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ASHLEY MCCOOL COZART Softball, 2004-2007 | Hall of Fame Class of 2014 As a student-athlete at Trevecca, Ashley McCool Cozart helped Trevecca to a pair of top-five finishes at the NAIA Softball World Series. Cozart ended her career as a four-time All-TranSouth First Team and NAIA Region-XI First Team selection and earned TranSouth Scholar-Athlete honors three times. These days, Cozart is building a softball legacy of her own as the head coach at the University of North Alabama softball team, where she led her team to the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2016.

ATHLETIC NEWS

DAVID SUDDETH

CLASS OF 2020

Basketball, 1988-1992 | Hall of Fame Class of 1997 Inducted into the Trevecca Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997, David Suddeth still holds 14 Trevecca men’s basketball records, including career points (3,004) and rebounds (993) and ranks third all-time with 490 assists. Suddeth is a three-time NAIA All-American, All-District 24, and All-TCAC player. During his Trevecca career (1988-1992), Suddeth played in 131 basketball games.

Four new members will join Trevecca’s Athletics Hall of Fame this fall: Michael France (basketball); Jennifer Bognar Solano (basketball); Kristin Archie Blankenship (basketball); and Chris Collins (baseball). Learn more at Trevecca.edu/HOF2020.

Join the team!

BRAD COON Baseball, 2004-2005 | Hall of Fame Class of 2014 An NAIA All-American center fielder during his two seasons at Trevecca, Brad Coon was named the TranSouth Athletic Conference and NAIA Region XI Player of the Year his senior year. Coon set six new records in 2005. After graduating from Trevecca, Coon played eight seasons in the minor leagues for the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays organizations. He currently serves as the head baseball coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville.

Your gifts to the Trojan Booster Endowment help us train more ChristianScholar-Athletes to make a difference in competition and the world!

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ALUMNI NEWS Trevecca.edu/alumni Send news to Treveccan@Trevecca.edu

It’s always great to see Trevecca alumni making sure they stay in touch. Here’s a good example of friends who’ve stayed close across the years. They are (L to R) Stephanie Waller Frank ’85, Kelly Henderson ’86, Stephanie Lawson Hoskins ’85, and Becky Arpino Hinerman ’85, M.Ed. ’89.

BE. DON’T SEEM SUMMER READING LIST Trevecca alumna Caroline Brooks DuBois (MAT ’09) has spent her summer preparing for the school year as an educator and celebrating the upcoming release of her debut novel, The Places We Sleep.

A middle grade novel, The Places We Sleep tells the story of Abbey, a 12-year-old girl who’s the new kid at school once again, thanks to her dad’s work in the Army. Set in 2001, the book follows Abbey as she finds a friend—the fiercely loyal and courageous Camille—and weathers the tragedy and grief of 9/11 and her father’s deployment.

While DuBois didn’t grow up in a military family, both of her brothers along with her brother-in-law were deployed in the months and years that followed September 11, 2001. These experiences informed her novel, which she describes as a “coming-of-age story.”

“When I first started the idea, I was pregnant with my daughter and 9/11 occurred and I was terrified about bringing a new life into the world. Everything just felt so uncertain and scary, in a sense,” DuBois remembers. “I thought to myself about what it would be like to share a monumental milestone in your life with a national tragedy. That’s the seed of where the story began.”

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DuBois obtained her master’s degree in teaching with a focus in English language learning at Trevecca in 2009. That’s when she began her teaching career, first at Glencliff High School, then Head Middle School. This year, Dubois will move to the Nashville School of the Arts where she will serve as the director of the literary conservatory.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Read more about DuBois and her new book:

Trevecca.edu/PlacesWeSleep

CLASS NOTES Nelson Eagle (’78) is celebrating 42 years in faithbased child care services. Eagle currently serves as the president of Lionheart Consulting Service, a division

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of Lionheart Children’s Academies, a nonprofit

From career achievements to new baby announcements, we want to celebrate with you. We also want to remember treasured Trevecca family members who have passed away. Share your news with us by emailing Treveccan@Trevecca.edu or mailing the information to Mandy Crow, Treveccan editor, at 333 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-2877.

organization dedicated to taking America’s child care services back to the church by starting new child care services in churches across America. Lionheart also works with churches to maximize the ministry and financial benefits of their existing child care centers.

Kirk Zuercher (’90) and Julie Gravot Zuercher (’91) have spent the past decade serving with China Outreach Ministries, a ministry that seeks to extend God’s love and truth to visiting students and scholars at North American universities. After nine years working with Chinese scholars at Penn State University, Kirk was

UPCOMING EVENTS

named the director of development for China Outreach Ministries on July 1, 2019. In addition, Kirk serves as the area director for the Southeast and serves on the China Outreach Ministries leadership team.

Jacquelyn Craig (LMFT ’04) has been named vice president of Child and Family Mental Health Services at Seven Counties Services in Louisville, Kentucky.

Seven Counties Services is a community mental health center offering mental health services, substance abuse

OCT. 17 AND NOV. 14 Experience Trevecca Day | Trevecca’s campus Trevecca.edu/ETD Know a high school junior or senior who might be interested in Trevecca? Whether online or in-person, Experience Trevecca Day is the perfect chance for students to explore campus, meet faculty and staff and learn more about what Trevecca has to offer.

treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services. With more than 1,400 staff members serving more than 34,000 people annually, Seven Counties

NOVEMBER 6-7

Services has delivered individualized and community-

Homecoming Trevecca.edu/Homecoming

based treatment, support and services since 1978.

Rick Lee James (’00) released his latest music video, “Love Our Enemies,” earlier this summer. The video

Life may look a little different these days, but we can still celebrate all the things that make Trevecca special Join us for Homecoming 2020. We’ll be reunited—virtually or on campus—and it will feel so good!

incorporates current news footage and images of people from around the world. “Love Our Enemies” is featured on James’ 2019 album, Thunder.

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Notifications through July 14, 2020 Alumni and friends of the University who have passed away since the last issue of the Treveccan.

Friends Remembered

Marcus Baez, ’12 | April 13, 2020; Smithville, Tennessee

Charlotte Beals, ’48 | March 23, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee Wilma Belangia, ’55 | May 7, 2020; Middleburg, Florida Louise Brown, friend of the University | March 17, 2020; Fairborn, Ohio Ruth Carson, ’67 | June 5, 2020; Leesburg, Virginia Esther Cowart, ’70 | May 27, 2020; Spring Hill, Tennessee David Cox, former University employee | June 14, 2020; Old Hickory, Tennessee Freddie Sweeney Dalton, ’49 | November 21, 2019; Salem, Virginia Kathleen Dixon, ’59 | April 21, 2020; Brentwood, Tennessee Eula Dowdy, ’59 | March 9, 2020; Clarksville, Tennessee Jackson Downey Jr., friend of the University | March 16, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee Shannon Fuqua, friend of the University | April 21, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio Mary Gray, ’88 | May 5,2020; Denison, Texas LouVenia H. Hammond, ’89 | May 14, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee Barry Hathcock, alumnus | March 7, 2020 Brent Hood, alumnus | April 15, 2020 Rob Hudson, friend of the University | June 1, 2020 Rev. Edward Irwin, ’64 | June 28, 2020; Smyrna, Tennessee Robert O. Osborne, ’66 | February 4, 2020; Signal Mountain, Tennessee Frederick Charles Smith, alumnus | June 27, 2020; Chattanooga, Tennessee Dr. Harold Stewart, former faculty member | June 23, 2020; Hillsdale, Michigan Dr. Eugene Stowe, friend of the University | April 6, 2020 Doris Walker, ’89 | April 5, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee Dr. Linda Wilcox, ’73 | April 27, 2020; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Vernita Williams, ’89 | April 18, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee

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“Home is where you go to find solace from the everchanging chaos, to find love within the confines of a heartless world, and to be reminded … there will always be something waiting when you return.”

—Kendal Rob 33

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We’re making it easier to make a plan!

The Office of External Relations has created a new resource to help you plan your estate, including helpful information about estate planning, taxwise charitable giving, and current news on tax law changes.

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