Summer 2010

The Magazine of Trevecca Nazarene University

Celebrating

Summer 2010

• Graduation of 948 • Progress toward arboretum • Theatre with a purpose

President’s Imprint

A place where it is safe to ask hard questions it all figured as a Democratic hoax. About latent racism in the church board election. About women preachers. About the emerging church.

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hen it comes to issues of complexity and controversy, most persons choose reflective silence. Those who dive into the deep end of this pool risk their reputations. When multiple opinions exist, sharks wait for foolish divers who know no better than to jackknife into human disagreement.

So we stay quiet. About the young teen whom everyone suspects to be homosexually oriented. About the blue state/red state divide that politicizes geography. About social drinking in churches devoted to total abstinence. About creation theories in a world of scientific discovery. About end-of-theworld scenarios when a resident apocalyptic expert is present.

About premarital sex when the couple about to be wed at the church altar are living together.

About the use of religious power to extort money from soft-hearted people. About global warming when the radical radio guys have

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We stay quiet because Christians disagree about these things. And the younger generation watching us stays quiet, too. Sadly, they may never hear a caring, thoughtful conversation on these topics between Christians of different perspectives. And when all they hear is opinionated posturing, how can they mature?

We prefer a theology that answers to everything difficult with one quick trip to the altar followed by a testimony of resolution and conformity.

We want to be made to feel better quickly, not to be taken into the bowels of difficulty. Life is hard enough without adding controversy to discipleship.

I am in my twenty-fifth year of service to Christ on a Christian college campus–twenty as a pastor, five as a college president. The generation now in college demands a conversation on ethical issues. And members of this generation will not sit still for long lectures without an invitation to converse. They have thought about these things. They are embroiled in these issues. And they are not arrogant. They are willing to hear wise counsel and informed opinion. And, lacking it, they will leave the church in search of a community where honest discourse is practiced.

One of the means of grace, according to John Wesley, is holy conversation. It is the practice of Spirit-guided listening to one another, discerning the ways of God, consulting Scripture, using our God-given reason, respecting the value of time-honored tradition, and speaking truthfully without fear of reprisal. In this atmosphere saints are made.

I have belonged to a few communities like this. Trevecca Nazarene University is one of them.

Read President Boone’s blog at www.drdanboone.com.

Contents President’s Imprint

On Campus

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4-11 & 18-23

Dan Boone ’74

Students show their MORE THAN

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Jan Greathouse ’67

Features

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Alumni show their MORE THAN

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Communications Assistant/ Photographer

Alumni News

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Rick Hill

Cover photo

President Editor

Elizabeth Streight

Designer

Trevecca graduates 948. (See page 4.)

Contributors Casey Johnson ’03 Greg Ruff ’00 Rachel Swann ’11

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Record-breaking graduating Trevecca celebrated its 109th commencement with largest-ever graduating class, 948 graduates.

More than 7,000 persons were present for the ceremony, held outdoors in McClurkan Quad on a beautiful, sunny Saturday, May 8.

Chairs and people fill McClurkan Quad.

The challenge Carol A. Maxson, associate provost and dean of academic affairs, presents the challenge to the graduates.

President Boone presents Jerry Romasco with the 2010 Citizenship Award, the highest honor given to a Trevecca senior.

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Congratulations,

class again—948 graduates The responses

Lauren Spears speaks for the traditional seniors.

Christopher Kearney represents graduates of the Management and Human Relations Program.

Kristi Marshall gives the response for graduate students.

This year the University awarded its first doctoral degrees in clinical counseling. Eleven persons earned that degree and were commissioned in a special service, held on May 4. The new graduates kneel in front of their professors during the commissioning prayer.

graduates of 2010!

Ron McCormack MA ’09, superintendent of the East Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene, receives an honorary doctorate.

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On Camp The Nashville flood—A disaster rallies a community City officials called it the “thousand-year flood.” City historians said that the damages left by the May 2 flood in Nashville were the worst since the Civil War. Public schools in Middle Tennessee were closed for a week. Public transportation was

In the world of national news, the flooding of Nashville was overshadowed by a terrorist attempt in Times Square and the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Many Americans were not aware of Nashville’s serious situation.

Whole neighborhoods were under water— some had never before had flooding problems. Three families in the University community lost their homes: former president Homer Adams ’47 and his wife, Beatrice ’43; Darla Sansom MHR ’06; and Ty Tabernik MHR ’00/MBA ’05.

Fourteen other Trevecca employees’ homes had storm damage.

Allie Gray ’10 folds clothes in a local shelter for flood victims.

Trevecca did not go unscathed by the flood. Even though residence halls and many buildings escaped damage, four classroom/office buildings lost electrical power, and the building that housed plant operations and the print shop sustained significant damage; the print shop was a complete loss. Plant operations staff brought in generators and made buildings usable, but three of those buildings suffered major damage to their wiring, damages that were not fully repaired for almost a month.

Trevecca’s print shop after the flood

discontinued; floods (and later debris) shut down major traffic arteries in the city. Opryland Hotel staff had to evacuate guests, and the hotel, Opry Mills, and the Opry House remain closed— perhaps until the end of the year.

One of the city’s water treatment plants was submerged. In June Nashville residents still conserved water until that plant could be put back into operation.

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May 3 was the first day of exams at Trevecca, but the day’s exams were rescheduled for Thursday because many students and professors were unable to get to the campus. Throughout that week many students used their free time to volunteer wherever community agencies needed them.

With commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 8, University employees were needed on campus in order to prepare for that event; however, on Monday, May 10, the Cabinet encouraged all full-time employees to take time off with pay and work in the relief efforts.

Since May 2, Nashvillians have learned much about their own resiliency, what’s really important in life, how much neighbors care, and what the word community really means.

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New members added to President’s Advisory Council The President’s Nashville-Area Advisory Council has welcomed new members: R. Dan Beam ’78, Product Sourcing, The Sourcing Dept.

Brian Brenneman, Vice President Fifth Third Bank Eddie DeGarmo, President, EMI CMG Publishing Matthew Dudney, Artist Manager Eric D. Evans, Campus Life Director, YMCA Y-Build Matthew Mullins ’97, President, Momentum Healthcare J. Mark Myers ’81, Consultant, Resources-US

Coming October 2010—Celebration of the Arts All members of the Trevecca community around the globe are invited to be a part of this first event designed to exhibit the creativity of the Trevecca family. The works, submitted via U.S. Mail in the form of mail art postcards, will be exhibited during Trevecca’s Celebration of the Arts, October 5-7, 2010. Any techniques or media are welcome, from hand-made to digital creations.

Mail Art Show

Visit www.trevecca.edu/info/mailart for • Submission guidelines • Postmark deadline • Mailing address

Trevecca authors honored The 9th Annual Trevecca Authors Celebration recognized Trevecca faculty and administrators who have published during this school year and displayed their works.

Authors recognized at the Faculty-Administrator Meeting on April 12, 2010, were the following: (front row) Ruth Kinnersley, Monica Parker, Stephanie Cawthorne, Tammy Bennett-Daughtry MMFT ’10; (back row) Jooly Philip, Graham Hillard, Randy Carden ’78, Ed Anthony, Roy Philip, Steve Stride, and Richard Parrott.

Recognized at the celebration but not pictured were Rob Blann, Dan Boone ’74, H. Ray Dunning ’48, Nate Kerr, Tom Middendorf ’99, Alice Patterson, and James Schut.

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On Campus Student-run record label premieres two new artists Trevecca’s student-run record label, Terebinth Artist Services, premiered two brand-new artists at the Music City Roadhouse Tent during Top Nazarene Talent at Trevecca (TNT@TNU), Keenan Hunter and Haley Stinson.

Terebinth, founded by Dean Diehl ’87, director of Trevecca’s Music Business Program, selected Trevecca students Hunter and Stinson, from applicants who showcased their original material to the label members. Students working with the label develop each artist’s live performance and create supporting materials, such as song demos, Web sites, social networking pages, and press kits—real life music business work. Members of the label are Michael Hare, Rachel Grice, Andy Robison, Erica Bengston, Maia Zaykova, Holly Deischer, Jeanine Beckle, and Berry Hampton.

“Inspiring students in a traditional classroom setting can be difficult, but when a student watches an artist that he or she has helped develop take the stage and put on a great performance—that is inspiring!” comments Diehl.

For more information about Terebinth Artist Services or Trevecca’s Music Business Program, contact Diehl at ddiehl1@trevecca.edu.

Keenan Hunter

Haley Stinson

Students launch online and print magazine for Center for Social Justice A partnership of students in the Social Justice and Journalism Programs has resulted in the publication of Micah Mandate, a print and online magazine that reports how persons at Trevecca are working as agents of change in the community. A year in development, Micah Mandate was planned as a way for social justice students to raise awareness of social justice issues, a way for journalism students to gain real-world experience, and as a recruitment tool for both programs.

Micah Mandate cover

Students in the Magazine and Feature Writing Class provided the content. Rachel Swann, a rising senior from Cross Plains, Tennessee, is the student editor. Rachel Brenneman ’10, a graphic design major from Graham, North Carolina, designed the Web site, the layout, and the logo for the print publication.

The online version, launched April 27, is available at http://www.micahmandate.com.

Future plans call for students to produce a new edition each semester.

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2010-2011 Associated Student Body officers elected The students elected the following to be officers of the Associated Student Body for the new school year: Jalaine Weller, rising senior from Sarasota, Florida— President Johnna Hill, rising junior from Tega City, South Carolina—Vice President Todd Osborne, rising junior from Antioch, Tennessee— Director of Communications Preston Hunt, rising sophomore from Old Hickory, Tennessee— Director of Student Services Jim Waters, rising junior from Gallatin, Tennesssee—Director of Social Life Bobby Humburg, rising senior from Port Saint Lucie, Florida— Trevecca Intramural Athletics Commissioner Dana Franchetti, rising junior from Washington, Illinois— Yearbook Editor Morgan Daniels, rising senior from Catlettsburg, Kentucky— Newspaper Editor Benji Bussell, rising senior from Lakeland, Florida—Chaplain

ASB officers for 2010-2011—(left to right) Jalaine Weller, Preston Hunt, Jim Waters, Todd Osborne, Johnna Hill, Benji Bussell, Morgan Daniels, Bobby Humburg, Dana Franchetti

MHR honors, 2010 In April the Department of Management and Adult Studies hosted the 155 graduates who completed Trevecca’s thirteenmonth degree-completion Management and Human Relations Program this year.

Students and special guests attended the celebratory event, which included student speakers reflecting on their time in Trevecca and the recognition of award winners.

The MHR Division Award, the highest award given by the MHR Program is given to students who have shown exceptional effort in the program, cooperation with classmates, leadership in the class,

good character, and Christian witness. The award was presented to corecipients LeeWayne Cole MHR ’10, from Crossville, Tennessee, and Becky Crawford MHR ’10 from Clarksville, Tennessee (left photo).

Don Dunlap ’69 received the 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award (right photo.)

For more information about Trevecca’s MHR Program, please visit www.trevecca.edu/mhr.

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On Campus Film of Microsoft CEO’s visit to Trevecca goes around the world A small side event became a big viral news story earlier this year when Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, was the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Nashville Technology Council on Trevecca’s campus. When he was introduced to Ballmer, an enterprising student held out his Apple Mac and asked Ballmer to autograph it. Ballmer good-naturedly responded, writing his name and the words “Want a new one?” across the Apple logo. The video clip of that encounter, posted on YouTube, was soon going around the world. As of early June, 670,000 persons had viewed that video. You can view the video by visiting www.youtube.com/ trevecca and clicking on “Favorites.”

Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO

Physician assistant class wins grant to fund community service The Physician Assistant Class of 2011 was awarded a $2,500 grant from the Physician Assistant Foundation for its project, “Neighbors in Need—PA Students Promoting Community Health and Wellness.” Students conducted creative educational seminars on basic health issues and successful navigation of the healthcare system at Mercury Courts, a local Urban Housing Solutions community specializing in transitional housing for the chronically homeless.

Physician assistant students Swati Brahmbhatt and Allison O’Leary help a resident register for a recent health fair.

PA Program educational coordinator Robin Jewett (second from left) and student Kinsey McCartney (right) distribute bags of food to residents.

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Seminars included “Centsible Meals: Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget” and “How to Kick Butts: Tools to Help You Stop Smoking.” Trevecca’s physician assistant students also planned and participated in semiannual health fairs to increase health awareness and conduct health screenings in Mercury Courts.

When awarding the grant, the president of the Physician Assistant Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), noted how this project matches the Foundation’s mission to develop and allocate resources that empower the physician assistant profession to impact the health and wellness of communities it serves. “We are so pleased with the various activities the Trevecca Physician Assistant students have implemented and planned throughout the year. Their creative abilities and passion to seek out appropriate health care solutions to improve the lives of many in a neighboring community in need should be commended and supported by others,” said Agnes Compagnone, RPA-C*, president, PA Foundation. *Registered Physician Assistant-Certified

Trevecca invites senior adults to first Fall Celebration and Trevecca Showcase Trevecca Legacy Partners has announced plans for the first Fall Celebration and Trevecca Showcase, on Friday, October 15, 2010, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Hosted by Trevecca ambassadors Moody ’59 and Nina Griggs Gunter ’58, this one-day event is planned especially for senior adults.

After the opening coffee and fellowship time, participants will be able to enjoy a program of music, student testimonies, information about Trevecca, a time with President Boone and the Gunters; a luncheon; and an

optional tour of the campus. The Speers, Allison Durham Speer, and the Trevecca Gospel Choir will provide the special music.

The event costs $15 per person, which includes lunch, refreshments, and admittance to all sessions. More information is available at www.trevecca. edu/fallcelebration/2010 or by phone at 615-248-1355. Registration is now open.

Planners hope that church groups will make the Fall Celebration and Trevecca Showcase part of a weekend trip to Nashville, where groups will find many points of interest and enjoyable activities. The University has special rates with several area hotels, listed online at www.trevecca.edu/admissions/hotels.

Forty employees recognized for 490 years of service The 2010 recognition of employee service, held in April, honored persons who have completed five-year increments of employment at Trevecca.

Patty Cook ’73 was recognized for her thirty years of service, and Becky Dunlap Niece ’70, for her twenty-five years. The forty-four employees honored had a total work history of 490 years at Trevecca. Also honored was Rena Huggins Irwin ’89 MHR, who retired this spring after thirty-one years of service to Trevecca.

Patty Cook

Becky Dunlap Niece

Connect with Trevecca on social media http://twitter.com/TreveccaNaz • www.facebook.com/treveccanazarene www.youtube.com/trevecca • www.flickr.com/trevecca • www.myspace.com/trevecca www.linkedin.com/companies/trevecca-nazarene-university

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Students show their Trevecca graduate counseling students win TAMFT Poster Competition The Tennessee Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT) annually invites marriage and family therapy graduate students to submit professional posters describing research they are pursuing. At the 2010 TAMFT Conference in Nashville, three Trevecca students won the top three awards. Alex Furches won first place, $500, an Acer laptop computer, and a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Course Kit (right). Rachel Henry

Rachel Henry

Alex Furches (center)

took second place, and Janet Velazquez won third. Both received new computers and Financial Peace Course kits.

Janet Velazquez

Choir and band minister in central Florida The Gospel Choir, Jazz Band, and chaperones (a total of 75 persons) spent a whirlwind weekend in ministry in Central Florida that began April 9. After traveling through the night, they arrived to lead worship for a Saturday evening district youth event.

Trevecca’s Gospel Choir warms up before singing in Central Florida.

Director John Ray is to the right.

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On Sunday the choir split into two groups of 35 members, and groups participated in morning and evening services in Haitian churches. Monday was a recreation day before the choir headed back to the campus on Tuesday.

John Ray, choir director, was proud of the ministry of choir members: “This was one of the most successful choir tours to churches I have ever had the privilege of leading. Our Trevecca students were outstanding ambassadors, both musically and spiritually. They adapted to every challenge and did Trevecca proud!”

2010 Student Awards School of Business

Excellence in Graphic Design & Multimedia– Rachel Brenneman Overall Excellence in IT–Alex Barberi Outstanding Sophomore Award–Joshua Smith Outstanding Junior Award–Michael Hare Phi Delta Lambda Award–Lorena Lopardo Gerald D. Skinner Senior Award–Jared Usrey

Department of Communication Studies

Performer of the Year–Tyler Adams Creative Artist Achievement Award–Stephanie Crone, Cassie Hamilton Golden Ratchet Award–Joshua Mast Recognition of TNT Television Broadcasters– Austin Bonner, Meredith Fitzsimons, Stacy Langston, Kaylee Harrell, Carmen Swygart TV Broadcaster of the Year Award–Joshua Taylor Phi Delta Lambda Award–Erika Barnhouse

School of Education

Outstanding Student Teacher Award– 1st semester–Laura Freeman 2nd semester–Kathryn Bridges, Christina Halstead Promising Future in Education Award–Kayla McMahon Leadership in Education Award–Bethany Ford Service in Education Award–Sarah Moore Phi Delta Lambda Award–Jennifer Jasmin

Department of English

Best Scholarly Paper Award–Eleni Reid English Major Award–Jalaine Weller Phi Delta Lambda Award–Jacob Perry Creative Writing Award for Fiction–Kelly Tillson Creative Writing Award for Poetry–Aaron Lain

Department of Human Performance

Christian Athlete Award–Matthew Elliott, Brittany Argabright Phi Delta Lambda Award–Megan Hemmingsen

Department of Music

Musician of the Year–Joseph Jared Phi Delta Lambda Award–Joseph Jared Treble Tones Award–Anne O’Connell Ambassadors Award–Michael Bartlett Madrigalians Award–Joseph Jared Wind Ensemble Award–Garen Webb Jazz Ensemble Award–Stephen Puckett Steinway Piano Gallery Musical Excellence Award– Betsy Allen

School of Religion and Philosophy

Youth Ministry Award–Andrew Hall New Testament Greek Award–Rachel Meredith Mission Award–Chessa Budai

Croatia Recognition–Gerald Romasco, Hope Brock, Brittany Argabright, Emily Humble Hebrew Award–Christina Childs Phi Delta Lambda Award–Chessa Budai Servant Award–Gerald Romasco

Department of Science and Mathematics Chemistry Award–Maddison Matlock Mathematics Award–Leah Chastain Biology Award–Katelyn Reismiller

Department of Social/Behavioral Sciences History & Political Science Award–Elizabeth Beaver Psychology Award–Sarah Owen Social Work Award–Catherine Beck, Emily Humble Phi Delta Lambda Award–Calista Turner

Who’s Who

Brittany Argabright, Elizabeth Beaver, Rachel Brenneman, Matthew Elliott, Amanda Goon, Allison Gray, Daniel Jetton, Mark Sloan, Clifton Smith, Jared Usrey, Kaley Ward, Carla Wilson, Laura Freeman

Research Symposium Awards

Lauren Spears, Kara Hankins, Jessica Hood, Kelly Tilson, Kody Teaford, Craig Parker

Organizational Awards

Clayton J. Myer Silent Servant Award–James Thurman Student Alumni Award–Allison Gray A. W. “Toby” Williams Award– Lauren Spears L.E.A.D. Award–Daniel Jetton, Jared Usrey Distinguished Leadership Certificates–Jared Usrey, Clifton Smith, Lisa Farrell, Alexandra Willis, Vera Pendergraft, Daniel Jetton RA of the Year Award–Daniel Aaron Jetton Phi Delta Lambda Award–Sarah Watson Waggoner Library Outstanding Student Assistant Award–Logan Blomberg Association of Christian Librarians Research Award– Erika Barnhouse

All-School Awards

School Spirit–Angelique Montalvo, Andrew Hall Student Activities Award in memory of Kyle Funke– Lauren Boyer, Orien Henry Religious Activities–Christian Childs, Gerald Romasco Dependability–Sadie Wood, Todd Osborne Scholarship–Jalaine Weller, Hank Spaulding Leadership–Julie Bird, Clifton Smith Club of the Year–Social Justice Club Class of the Year–Sophomore Class

Awards Day, April 29, 2010

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Students show their Journalism program launches two online publications The Journalism Program, started in the fall of 2008 and led by adjunct professor Jo Ellen Werking Weedman, has been pioneered by a group of about six students who have helped launch an online social justice magazine as well as an online version of the student newspaper.

In February, an online journalism course designed the TrevechoesOnline. The multimedia weblog allows students to post news stories, along with pictures, video, and audio, as events happen on campus. The same students wrote nearly all of the content for the Micah Mandate, the new magazine of the J. V. Morsch Center for Social Justice. In a magazine and feature writing class in the fall of 2009, students spent hours with people and organizations in Nashville working on social justice issues in the city.

Their stories are highlighted in the online version of the magazine at www.micahmandate.com as well as in a print magazine published by the Center for Social Justice in the spring.

“This first core group of students has helped kick off the journalism program in a big way,” Weedman said. “They’ve helped lay a foundation of excellent publications that the program can continue building on.”

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Students in the Digital Media and Online Journalism class are Shadaye Hunnicutt, Amy Taylor, Adam Wadding, Rachel Swann, and Morgan Daniels. Hunnicutt, Wadding, Swann, and Daniels are Trevecca’s first full journalism majors.

The journalism program also works closely with the Washington Journalism Center (WJC), a semester-long journalism program in Washington, D. C., offered by the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

Rising senior Morgan Daniels earned sixteen hours of credit at the program in the fall of 2009, and rising junior Shadaye Hunnicutt has been accepted to WJC for the fall 2010 semester. Daniels said her training at Trevecca and WJC has helped her understand that Christians can and should work in mainstream media.

“The class work and internships these students do in D. C. means that they return to campus with the experience to continue making the student newspaper a more significant and professional publication for the campus community,” Weedman said.

“For me, the best part has been rediscovering my passion for stories and storytelling that I’ve had my entire life,” said rising senior Rachel Swann, editor of the Micah Mandate. “I love finding stories in our community that usually don’t get told.”

The Department of Communication offers a journalism emphasis in the mass communication degree as well as a journalism minor. The sixteen-hour program includes courses in news writing, feature writing, history and ethics, and online journalism. For more information contact Weedman at jweedman@trevecca.edu. Check out the TrevechoesOnline at www.trevechoesonline.wordpress.com and the Micah Mandate at www.micahmandate.com.

Feature Quest to become arboretum brings generations together

By Rachel Swann* It is an unusual partnership: a former college president and two Boy Scouts. But this partnership is helping persons a few generations apart reach goals that benefit each one.

Beginning with his years as president of Trevecca (19791991), Homer Adams ’47 has worked to have one of every tree native to Tennessee growing on Trevecca’s campus. Lucas Wallace and Bennett Caldwell, two Boy Scouts, wanted to become Eagle Scouts. These three began a project to help Trevecca become a Tennessee arboretum site, recognition of Trevecca’s campus as a living museum of nature because of the trees and plant life which grow there.

David Caldwell ’84, Scout troop leader and Trevecca’s executive vice president for finance and administration, instigated the partnership. David had learned that Chris Farrell, Trevecca science professor, had found a map of Trevecca’s trees compiled by the late Jerry Costa ’54, former Trevecca professor of art and Spanish, for his 1970 master’s thesis at Peabody College in Nashville. He also knew that Wallace, a member of his Scout troop, was looking for a project to complete his Eagle Scout rank.

David suggested that Wallace help Adams realize his dream.

Wallace was running out of time to complete the requirements for the Eagle Scout rank before his eighteenth birthday on May 1, when he would become too old to be in the Boy Scouts. He took David’s suggestion and met with Adams, John Dix ’49 (Trevecca professor of biology from 1960 to 1993), and Farrell, who shared their knowledge about campus trees. “The day was pretty awesome because I realized they have probably forgotten more about trees than I know,” Wallace said. Since the time of Costa’s map, some trees had been removed in order to make way for campus projects. Using Costa’s map and his knowledge of types of trees, Dr. Adams determined that Trevecca needs fourteen trees in order to have at least one of every tree indigenous to Tennessee on its campus.

L-R Studying the drawing of campus trees are (left to right) Bennett Caldwell, John Dix, Lucas Wallace, David Caldwell, Chris Farrell, and Homer Adams.

Wallace then updated the map and contacted nurseries to locate the missing fourteen types of trees. Trevecca can then purchase the trees and plant them on the campus.

Wallace met his goal and became an Eagle Scout, but the project is not completed. Bennett Caldwell, David’s son, started his Eagle Scout project in late May; his goal is to work with Trevecca to acquire the fourteen trees that the campus is missing, label all of the trees on Continued on page 17

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Feature

Finding your

Trevecca’s 2009-2010 theatre

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he theme for Trevecca’s past theatre season, “Finding Your Bearings,” hinted at more than simply the routine definition of academic success in the University. Typically, for college students, academic success involves carefully pursuing a professional goal, developing appropriate understanding and skills in specific disciplines, and moving forward into a strong career path for the future after graduation.

Going above and beyond these familiar expectations, however, Trevecca continues to focus on leading students into an active and authentic sense of God’s calling for their lives. To represent this call into leadership and service metaphorically through the art of theatre, the Department of Communication Studies chose a season of productions for the 2009-2010 academic year to reflect the notion of calling and the challenges that come with it.

The fall musical, Seussical, had record crowds during Homecoming, including a sold-out closing performance, and was shared during morning matinees with more than 1,400 elementary school children from the Nashville area, as well as neighboring Sumner, Wilson, Rutherford, Montgomery, and Bedford Counties. School matinees of Seussical brought more “prospective students” to campus this year than any other event, except TNT @ TNU. The musical combines the stories of several well-known characters from Dr. Seuss’s books, concentrating mostly on the interwoven journeys of Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and Jojo. In the most infectious and playful ways, the songs and action follow these characters’ (Upper) In Seussical, the “Cat in the Hat” (T. J. Adams) offers a military school brochure to the Mayor of Whoville (Darren Bryant) and his wife (Kayla McMahon) to help them with their irresponsible son, JoJo the shirker.

(Left) The restless Tom Wingfield (T. J. Adams) pleads for understanding from his loving, but delusional, mother Amanda (Cassie Hamilton) in Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie, performed at Trevecca “in-the-round.”

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bearings:

season in review individual struggles to recognize exactly who they are, what their roles are in the larger world, and why they are led in the direction they go.

In the winter Tennessee Williams’s sobering masterpiece The Glass Menagerie was uniquely presented intimately in-the-round, again including a soldout performance. The celebrated play highlights some of the most difficult days for the Wingfield family, especially for the disenchanted Tom, who struggles between truly caring for his unbearable mother and reclusive sister and searching for independence and his own direction in the world.

Closing the season, On the Verge chronicles the mirthful safari of three intrepid Victorian lady explorers in their search for self-discovery, love, and healing. Unexpectedly time-traveling

In On the Verge, three Victorian “lady-explorers”––Fanny (Brittney Avant), Alex (Samantha McDonald), and Mary (Mica Massie)––are on the verge of personal discovery as they embark upon the greatest adventure of their lives.

from the nineteenth into the twentieth century and encountering curious artifacts and peculiar people along the way, the women embark upon a multimedia adventure that leads them to a greater understanding of themselves and of the time(s) in which they live.

The theatre and film programs at Trevecca engage students who deeply believe in the basic human need for and the inherent power in storytelling, both on stage and on screen. They believe that such stories reflect God’s greater story, which includes individual journeys.

To obtain more information about Trevecca’s theatre and film programs or to find updates about upcoming theatre performances, please visit www.trevecca.edu/theatre.

Quest to become arboretum campus, create a walking map of the campus, and apply for Trevecca to become a registered arboretum site. After both projects are complete, the new map should list seventy to seventy-five different species of trees on Trevecca’s campus.

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This partnership of four males from different generations will result in a significant and long-lasting gift to Trevecca. “We’re not aware of any other place in Tennessee that has every tree native to the state,” David said. “[Being a national arboretum site] will beautify the school and be an ongoing marketing tool to create awareness for the campus.” *Rachel, a rising senior from Cross Plains, Tennessee, is a history/mass communication major with a journalism concentration.

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Trojan Outstanding softball season

The Trojan softball team, ranked No. 17 in the final NAIA poll, won the TranSouth Conference regular season title, the TranSouth Tournament, and advanced to the NAIA Championships, despite being picked fifth in the conference preseason coaches’ poll. The women won their “pool” with a 3-0 record, including an upset of No. 2 Lee University, and then they advanced to the final eight-team double-elimination championship bracket. The Trojans’ surprising season ended there with a pair of losses.

Trevecca now has five (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) regular season TranSouth Conference Championships and four (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) TranSouth Tournament Championships.

Trevecca and Union are now tied for the most TranSouth Tournament titles with four.

The women wrote other history this season. Monica West hit a TranSouth-leading 16 home runs. Kelsey Lantrip was named the 2010 TranSouth Newcomer of the Year and coach Ben Tyree was named Coach of the Year. Five Trojans made the 2010 All-TranSouth First Team and another made the second team. Trevecca pitchers earned the TranSouth Pitcher of the Week award four times, and five players were named Player of the Week in the TranSouth. Trevecca hit a school-record 71 home runs this season.

Women’s basketball team—Eleventh trip to NAIA National Tournament NAIA No. 19 Trevecca upset William Woods in the tournament opener and advanced to the round of 16 at the 2010 NAIA Women’s Basketball Division 1 National Championships at Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. The team was eliminated in round 16 by fifth-ranked Campbellsville.

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Trevecca has now appeared in one NAIA Championship (2008) game, three Elite 8 (2005, 2006, 2007) games, and two Sweet 16 (2000, 2010) games.

Talk Coach named for cross country program

Baseball season review

Dean Cole will lead Trevecca’s revived men’s and new women’s cross country teams this fall. Cole has served as head coach of the girls’ cross country and track and field teams at Dean Cole Franklin Road Academy since 2005; was head cross country coach and assistant track and field coach for both boys and girls at Midland Valley High School in Graniteville, South Carolina, 1999 to 2005; and is a USA Track & Field (USATF) level-1 certified track and field coach.

After a 2-5 start, the team went 15-2 in their next 17 games. The season turned when Tim Dunn suffered a season-ending injury in the conference opener at Bethel University. The Trojans were 19-9 and on the cusp of making the NAIA Top 25 but never fully recovered from Dunn’s loss.

The Trojans finished the season 10-14 for a final 29-23 record. Even so, the Trojans had two more wins against ranked teams and were 9-10 versus ranked teams, 4-6 versus NAIA World Series participants.

Cole is a graduate of Regents College, Albany, New York, and he served in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1988. He and his wife, Debra, reside in Nashville; they have three grown children, two of which are recent Trevecca graduates.

Persons interested in being part of a Trevecca cross country team can contact Cole at 615-945-2478 or at colefamilyfoundation@gmail. com.

The Trojan baseball team featured 22 new faces for second-year head coach Jonathan Burton, but one of the holdovers was 2009 NAIA First Team All-American and TranSouth Player of the Year Tim Dunn.

Women’s golf season review

Trevecca’s women’s golf team began with the season with a second-place finish (of 10) at the Malone (Ohio) Tournament; then at the Trevecca Invitational the Trojans finished fourth, and Betsy Beaver was sixth individually. Trevecca’s five-year reign over the TranSouth ended with a second-place finish.

Beaver was seventh at the Mobile (Ala.) Classic, made the All-TranSouth Team with a fifth-place finish at the TranSouth Tournament, and was the tenth NAIA Unaffiliated National Tournament Qualifier.

Men’s golf season review

The men’s golf season produced great success, both team and individual. Joey Bradley (Lindsey Wilson Classic, Trevecca/Martin Methodist Challenge) and David Saldana (Union Invitational) combined to finish as tournament medalists this year. Bradley was also third at the Bill Sergeant Classic, only one shot off the lead, and fourth at the Trevecca Invitational, held at the Old Hickory Country Club.

Joey Bradley

Trevecca defeated Union University in a Ryder Cupstyle match for the first-ever Greystone Cup, won the Trevecca/Martin Methodist Challenge, and was second at the Lindsey Wilson Classic. Trevecca was third at the TranSouth Tournament. Bradley and Saldana finished tied for second place, only three shots behind the medalist.

David Saldana

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On Campus 25th TNT@TNU More than 2,000 youths and sponsors from Churches of the Nazarene in the Southeast attended TNT@TNU (Top Nazarene Talent @ Trevecca Nazarene University), April 15-17. The Kentucky and South Carolina districts of the Church of the Nazarene were the overall winners of this 25th year of TNT@TNU.

Inside Trevecca Days, 2010-2011 Friday, September 10, 2010

Monday, January 17, 2011

Friday, October 1, 2010 • For transfers

Monday, February 21, 2011

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010 • Spanish Initiative Monday, October 18, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

Friday, February 18, 2011 • Alumni children Monday, March 21, 2011 Friday, April 15, 2011 • For transfers

Saturday, April 16, 2011 • Spanish Initiative

Trojan Town Events, 2010-2011 Saturday, August 28 • Soccer: 3 PM Men vs. Montreat College • Pizza 4 PM Tuesday, Sept 21 • Volleyball: 6 PM vs. Cumberland • Pizza during game

Friday, October 1 • Soccer: 5 PM Women / 7PM Men vs. Bethel Univ. • Pizza 6 PM Friday, October 22 • Volleyball: 6 PM vs. Brescia • Pizza during game

Thursday, Jan 27 • Basketball: 6 PM Women / 8 PM Men vs. Union Univ. • Pizza 7 PM

Saturday, Feb 26 • Basketball: 2 PM Women / 4 PM Men vs. Martin Methodist • Pizza 3 PM For more information, contact Tammy Bennett-Daughtry at 615-248-1337 or tbennett@trevecca.edu.

Register online at www.trevecca.edu/Admissions.

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Second Trevecca Society Weekend Trevecca Society members came from near and far to the second annual Trevecca Society Weekend. Members enjoyed fellowship and attended educational and inspirational workshops and programs.

Kim King Wall ’82, co-chair of the Trevecca Society Weekend with her husband, Howard ’80, welcomes members and guests to the Friday night Gala.

Trevecca Society is composed of those persons whose annual gifts of $1,000 or more support the University.

The What is Social Justice Seminar resulted in more discussion for Ryan Arnett ’06, a member of the Young Alumni Council; Jason Adkins ’99, Trevecca ecology instructor; and Gaeten Tardiff, Trevecca Society member.

Contact the Office of External Relations at 615-248-1355 or e-mail jshowalter@trevecca. edu for more information.

Julie Bird, current student, and Lyle Campbell, Trevecca Society member, enjoy the new coffee shop.

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Tim Green, dean of the School of Religion and University chaplain, shares his “last lecture,” entitled “From the Hills of Moab.”

Frequently asked questions about alumni giving What is alumni giving percentage?

It is the percentage of reachable alumni who participate by financially giving back to Trevecca in a given fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

What is Trevecca’s alumni participation rate?

In the 2009-2010 fiscal year, it was 6.7%. With fewer than thirty days remaining on this fiscal year, the rate is 5%.

What is the national average for alumni participation in giving?

The average varies among types of institutions; those who are similar in size and mission typically have a rate of approximately 17%.

Why is this rate important?

Outside agencies that decide rankings and accreditations look at this rate in their evaluations of Trevecca. Not only is this rate important to Trevecca for these reasons, but it’s important to Trevecca alumni. As Trevecca gains prestige and recognition, so will your degree.

Do I have to give a lot of money to be counted as a donor?

We encourage alumni to give back what they can. For some, “what they can give” is $5 or $25; for others, it is significantly more. All alumni who give, regardless of the amount, are counted in this rate.

What projects can I support?

Gifts to the Trevecca Annual Fund are always welcomed. However, if you would like to designate your gift to another area, Trevecca has many projects that might spark your interest.

Personnel in External Relations are happy to chat with you about the areas you are passionate about.

How do I give?

Enclosed in this magazine is a postage-paid envelope for gifts to be mailed. Donations can be made at www.trevecca.edu/externalrelations/donation. More information is available in the Office of External Relations at 615-248-1355.

P.S. If this year is your reunion year, your gift will be included in your class giving percentage.

Help your class set a record for giving!

Preaching the Many Voices of Scripture: Second Annual Preaching Conference

Thomas Long

November 8-9, 2010 Thomas Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, will explain how preachers can use the poetic power and richness of a biblical text to increase the creative power of sermons. Cost: $50 (conference and two meals).

Register at www.trevecca.edu/church.services/preaching.conference.

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Alumni show their Sharing success with other graduates During recent years Trevecca accounting graduates have found success at Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, located in Nashville). Because competition for jobs at HCA is aggresive, landing a job at HCA is considered quite an achievement.

HCA employees and Trevecca alumni—(Left to right) Aaron Crum, Kyle Davis, Amy Bolton Wheeler, Chad Uram, Derek Henrichs, Stephen Bearden, and Gonzalo Elorza

Amy Bolton Wheeler ’04, an accounting graduate, began working for HCA in the internal auditing department, was later asked to become the assistant controller at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, and was recently promoted to the controller’s position.

Even with her busy schedule, Amy took time to visit Trevecca and helped Stephen Bearden ’06 obtain a position in the internal auditing department. Like Amy, Stephen was more than willing to help Trevecca graduates and students obtain positions with HCA. Several more recent Trevecca graduates have benefited from Amy’s and Stephen’s willingness to give back.

Chad Uram ’07, Aaron Crum ’08, Derek Henrichs ’09, and Kyle Davis ’11 have recently found employment at HCA. Kyle, still a fulltime student, was able to commit his spring semester to a full-time internship opportunity that came about after Stephen and Chad spoke to an accounting class in the fall. Additionally, Gonzalo Elorza ’05, who started his career in a coveted position at the international accounting firm Deloitte, recently joined the HCA internal auditing team.

Teaching current business students Two alumni of the School of Business returned to campus to speak to current business students.

Mike Miranne ’87, an investment manager, spoke in the School of Business’s student chapel. It was his second time to speak to students in three years. Stan Jones ’95, a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration, spoke to the Internal Auditing class about how accountants can put their skills to work combating drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Singing at Carnegie Hall Three Trevecca alumnae and former Madrigalians—Melissa Eick ’05, Dana Henderson ’07, and Timbre Cierpke ’05—had their musical dreams come true when they sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City with worldfamous composer Eric Whitacre on April 17, 2010.

When Whitacre announced auditions for the world performance of his new choral composition, the three women sent an audition recording. The next day they were invited to sing, and as a result of an open audition via YouTube, Timbre was chosen from several hundred applicants to sing the solo in the

opening selection.

They rehearsed for two days with Whitacre before the performance, a “life changing” experience, they said. “We all learned so much about the expression of music.

Dana, Melissa, Dana Henderson, Timbre Cierpke, and Melissa Eick outside and I were student Carnegie Hall conductors in college, and the way he conducted was amazing. What we learned will directly influence our music; my musical compositions, Melissa’s music teaching, and Dana’s teaching and worship-service leading,” Timbre explained.

Listen to the women’s audition piece, “Veni, Sancte Spiritus,” at www.myspace.com/Timbre.

Issues in Therapy, 2010: Professional Development for Counselors/Therapists “Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Harnessing Attachment Affect” October 8, 2010, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Convocation Center, Boone Business Building Brent Bradley, PhD Director of Family Therapy Program, University of Houston–Clear Lake More information at www.trevecca.edu/gradpsychology/training

More news from Trevecca can be found online in the

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Come Home to “the Hill,” 2010 November 5-6, 2010

The Trevecca Family Reunion Homecoming 2010 FRIDAY • Afternoon PARADE • Trevecca family fest Enjoy a picnic dinner with family and friends, a time for fellowship and entertainment

SATURDAY

1:00 PM–“The Salvation Story,” a musical presentation featuring Trevecca alumni, student, and faculty vocalists 7:30 PM (or at the end of the ballgame)– “Trevecca Songwriters Showcase and CD-Release Party” hosted by Terebinth Artist Services

Drama

Singing in the Rain

Basketball games

2:00 PM Lady Trojans vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University 4:00 PM Trojans vs. University of Michigan, Dearborn

Reunions

• All classes of years ending in 0 or 5 • Madrigalians • Circle K – 45-year Reunion • Social Work Majors • RA and RD Reunion • Trevecca alumni who attended Nazarene Theological Seminary

For more information, visit www.trevecca.edu/alumni/homecoming10 or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 615-248-1350.

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Alumni News Alumni celebrating C

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A Keith and Lauren Orser ’01, of Nashville, Tenn.—a daughter, Parker Christian, born 12/15/09. Keith is a designer with Jarvis Sign Company in Nashville; Lauren is a customer service representative with C. R. Gibson in Nashville. (Photo A)

Jacob Morris ’09 and Dorothee Arnold ’08 were married in Büsingen, Germany, 7/18/09. Jacob is a graduate student at Vanderbilt University, and Dorothee works in the Millard Reed School of Religion at Trevecca. (Photo F)

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B Dan and Karen Vennum Crouse ’00, of Charlotte, N.C.—a son, Logan Matthew, born 6/26/09. Karen is a senior manager in the advisory practice of Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Dan is manager of personal and business banking for RBC Bank.

Keith Vennum ’67 and his wife, Pauline, are proud grandparents to Logan and his big brother Levi (6).

(Photo B) Bill and Jennifer Johnson Brown ’03, of Nolensville, Tenn.— a son, Cooper Douglas Brown, born 11/25/09. (Photo C)

Joe ’04 and Mendy Killingsworth McNulty ’04/MA ’09, of Dover, Tenn.—twins, Joseph and Jackson, born 6/19/08. Joe is the pastor at the Church of the Nazarene there, and Mendy is a math teacher. (Photo D)

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G Gerron ’93 and Jennifer Finch Showalter ’97 of Nashville, Tenn.— a daughter, Henley Jane , born 2/12/09. Henley and big sister Emma (4) are becoming the best of friends.

Gerron and Jennifer work at Trevecca. (Photo G)

Alumni connecting Thomas ’09 and Traci Pendergraff Crummer ’07 were married 9/26/09 at Estill Springs Church of the Nazarene, where Thomas is the youth pastor. Traci is the head teller at American City Bank in Tullahoma, Tenn. (Photo E)

1940s Homer ’47 and Beatrice Adams ’43, (See pp. 6 & 15.)

H. Ray Dunning ’48 (See pp. 7 & 30.)

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Alumni connecting continued John Dix ’49 (See p. 15.)

Paul Eby ’49 retired after 24 years as the director of Garner Creek Retreat Center in Dickson, Tenn.

Patti Kopsombut Myint ’72, owner of the International Market and Restaurant, Nashville’s first Asian market, was featured in an article in The Tennessean about her business and her interest in helping others.

University’s new School of Christian Ministry and Formation.

1980s

1950s

David Blue ’73 (See left.)

Howard ’80 and Kim King Wall ’82 (See p. 22.)

Jerry Costa ’54 (See p. 15.)

Lamar Bradley ’73 (See p. 31.)

J. Mark Myers ’81 (See p. 7.)

William J. Strickland ’57 (See p. 30.)

Patty Cook ’73 (See p. 11.)

Kevin Ulmet ’81 (See p. 31.)

Gregg Anderson ’76, founder of 70x7 Evangelistic Ministry, is a Christian drug and alcohol counselor for the Teen Challenge Training Center in Rehrersburg, Pa.

David Caldwell ’84 (See p. 15.)

Moody ’59 and Nina Griggs Gunter ’58 (See p. 11.)

1960s

Mark ’86 and Tammy Davis Eby ’88 (See p. 31.)

Jeanne Rose Cas MEd ’87 and her husband, Alvin, have retired with a total of 80 years of service to Cheatham County Schools in Tennessee.

Dean Diehl ’87 (See p. 8.)

Mike Miranne ’87 (See p. 24.)

H Kemp Higginbotham ’60, David Blue ’73, and Jim Robbins MHR ’09 met for lunch at Trevecca earlier this year. David’s and Kemp’s encounters with Elvis are included in Jim’s book about Elvis. (Photo H) Gary W. Streit ’67 was named vice president for academic affairs at Nazarene Bible College in late April. He began this new position on 5/15/10.

Don Dunlap ’69 (See p. 9.)

Don Hastings ’69 (See p. 31.)

1970s Becky Dunlap Niece ’70 (See p. 11.)

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I Corlis McGee ’76, president of Eastern Nazarene College, was selected as this year’s recipient of the Maggie Sloan Crawford Award from Olivet Nazarene University, presented annually to a woman whose significant accomplishments and service make her an exemplary role model for young women.

(Photo I) Ralph Swallows ’76 (See p. 31.)

Steve Bortner ’77 works with International Student Friendship Ministries at Kent State University in Ohio.

R. Dan Beam ’78 (See p. 7.)

Randy Carden ’78 (See p. 7.)

Bruce Oldham ’78 has been named dean of MidAmerica Nazarene

Margaret Hausauer MA ’89 is the new assistant principal at Norman Smith Elementary School in Clarksville, Tenn.

Rena Huggins Irwin MHR ’89 (See p. 11.)

1990s Greg Gressel ’91/MA ’07 (See p. 31.)

Publishing rights to Who Killed Change? Solving the Mystery of Leading People Through Change, coauthored by John Britt ’92 MHR/ MAOM ’96 and leadership expert Ken Blanchard and others, have been sold in 13 countries.

Lanora Pepper Gordon ’95 (See p. 31.)

Stan Jones ’95 (See p. 24.)

Matthew Mullins ’97 (See p. 7.)

Frank Brown MEd ’98 is now the principal at Heritage Middle School in Franklin, Tenn., where he formerly served as assistant principal.

Tripp York ’98 recently published his fourth book, a children’s book called Donkeys and Kings—and other “tails” of the Bible. Tripp lives in Bowling Green, Ky., and teaches philosophy and religion at Western Kentucky University.

Tam Bridges MAT ’06, a teacher at McGavock Elementary in Nashville, Tenn., and Chris Marczak MEd ’02/ EdD ’06 principal at McGavock, were featured in EdTech Magazine for developing and implementing a 4-year plan to increase classroom technology. (Photo J) Jennifer Cole ’03 has passed the Tennessee Bar Examination.

Ty Tabernik MHR’00/MBA ’05, (See p. 6.)

Neelie Parker MEd ’01, current principal at East Lake Elementary, is now principal at Big Ridge Elementary in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Lori Dunlap ’02, a case worker in Kansas City, graduated in May from the University of Missouri Kansas City with a master’s in social work.

Darla Sansom MHR ’06 (See p. 6.)

Dana Henderson ’07 (See p. 25.)

Casey Attebery ’09 is enrolled in the graduate physical therapy program at UT-Chattanooga.

Derek Henrichs ’09 (See p. 24.)

K Joseph Crump MHR ’04, graduated from Nashville School of Law in 2009 and passed the Tennessee Bar Examination in 2/09. He is employed

by Gresham, Smith, and Partners of Nashville, Tenn., where he has worked as a civil/environmental CAD technician for 20+ years. (Photo K)

Ron McCormack MA ’09 (See p. 5.)

Zach Miller ’09 is enrolled in graduate physical therapy training at Tennessee State University.

Jim Robbins MHR ’09 (See p. 28.)

2010s

Amanda Daly MMFT ’04 earned a doctorate in counseling.

Tammy Bennett-Daughtry MMFT ’10 (See p. 7.)

Amy Bolton Wheeler ’04 (See p. 24.)

Rachel Brenneman ’10 (See pp. 8 & 13.)

Timbre Cierpke ’05 (See p. 25.)

LeeWayne Cole MHR ’10 (See p. 9.)

Corey Duke MEd ’05 is the new principal at Creek Wood High School in Dickson County, Tenn. He started teaching in Dickson at The Discovery School in the fall of 2003 and joined CWHS in 2007 as assistant principal.

Melissa Eick ’05 (See p. 25.)

Gonzalo Elorza ’05 (See p. 24.)

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Stephen Bearden ’06 (See p. 24.)

Aaron Crum ’08 (See p. 24.)

Tom Middendorf ’99 earned a doctorate in leadership.

(See pp. 7 & 30.)

Shane Pantall MEd ’00, the assistant principal at Heritage Middle School, in Franklin, Tenn., wrote a book about the history of Franklin High School for the school’s 100year anniversary this year.

Ryan Arnett ’06 (See p. 22.)

Chad Uram ’07 (See p. 24.)

Jason Adkins ’99 (See p. 22.)

2000s

Academy in Brentwood, Tenn. He begins doctoral studies at Vanderbilt this summer.

Eric Johnson ’05/MBA ’10 is the new assistant division head for the Upper School at Currey Ingram

Becky Crawford MHR ’10 (See p. 9.)

Allie Gray ’10 (See p. 6.)

Joseph Jared ’10 participated in the annual ritual for music majors, autographing the wall in the Department of Music office. He made sure that his signature was near those of his mother, Margie (Davidson) ’79, and Emily ’08, his sister. (Photo L next page) Continued on page 30

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Crucified With Christ: The Life and Ministry of William Marvin Greathouse L Christopher Kearney MHR ’10 (See p. 5.)

Kristi Marshall ’10 (See p. 5.)

Jerry Romasco ’10 (See p. 4.)

Lauren Spears ’10 (See p. 5.)

Kyle Davis ’11 (See p. 24.)

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Julie Potter MLIS ’11 was named educator of the week for the week of 3/11/10 by News 2 in Nashville, Tenn. Julie teaches kindergarten at Centennial Elementary School in Dickson County. (Photo M) Holly Wilson Ray EdD ’13, fifthgrade teacher at Homer Pittard Campus School in Murfreesboro, Tenn., is the regional winner of the Tennessee Teacher of the Year competition. A panel of judges selected her from candidates from the Mid-Cumberland Field Service Center area of 12 school systems.

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by William J. Strickland and H. Ray Dunning $15.00 (plus shipping/handling $3.60) Order from the Trevecca Bookstore— by phone at 615-248-1218 or online at www.trevecca.edu.bookstore

Alumni and friends we will miss Madelyn Paschall Wall ’43 of Nashville, Tenn.—4/30/10

Paul W. Cleckner ’61 of Brentwood, Tenn.—5/13/10

Margaret Jones Jilbert ’46 of Murietta, Ca.—3/27/10

Carol Bryant Eads ’62 of Atlanta, Ga.—4/16/10

Avory Cook ’48 of Warrenton, Va.—6/12/10

Robert Whitcomb (owner of Trevecca Healthcare) Nashville, Tenn.—4/14/10

Don Peal ’57 of Rowlett, Tx.— 4/16/10 Lyle Campbell ’58 of Watertown, N.Y.—6/12/10

Jeff Boyett ’89, of Rockvale, Tenn.-6/9/10 William Gales ’10 of Nashville, Tenn.—6/11/10

Corrections Three persons were identified incorrectly in the spring issue.

On page 23, Delores Teter, John Teter’s wife, was misidentified.

On page 25, the names of the two women (pictured here) were switched on their photos. The editor apologizes for these errors.

Bethany Burmeister

Danielle Smith

Where in the world have you worn Trevecca clothing?

Faye Cox, administrative assistant in the Office of Admissions, proudly wore her Trevecca shirt when she served as a chaperone for Davidson Academy’s 13-day tour of Italy and Greece in March. She is pictured in Pompeii, Italy, with her daughter, Erin, an incoming Trevecca freshman this fall.

Thomas ’09 and Traci Pendergraff Crummer ’07 honeymooned at Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. They are pictured in the courtyard at their resort.

Don Hastings ’69 wore his Trevecca shirt to the Broadway musical Wicked in New Orleans. Don, who has committed himself to raising awareness of Trevecca, says, “Hey, even The Wizard needs to know about Trevecca!”

In March, Mark ’88 and Tammy Davis Eby ’86 served with Heart to Heart doing medical missions. They are standing outside the Bell-Aire Church of the Nazarene in Port-au-Prince where they worked in a clinic.

Lamar Bradley ’73 and his wife, Joy, vacationed in Jordan, Israel, and Egypt and wore Trevecca shirts at the site of the Great Pyramid at Giza in Cairo, Egypt.

Lamar says, “It was a great trip.”

Election results: 2010 Alumni Board

Alumni elected the following persons to serve on the Trevecca Alumni Association Board of Directors: Kentucky District – Ralph Swallows ’76 Southern Florida – Lanora Pepper Gordon ’95

East Tennessee – Greg Gressel ’91 Off-TNU Zone – Kevin Ulmet ’81

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