Treveccan | Summer 2018

Treveccan THE MAGAZINE OF TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

16 | CHANGING THE WORLD The J.V. Morsch Center for Social Justice celebrates 10 year anniversary 29 | COMMUNITY CONNECTION Trevecca grad William Swann on creating connection in Nashville.

A Song Worth Singing Senior Gabby Smith finds inspiration & community at Trevecca

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My Trevecca Story

Contents FOREWORD President’s Imprint

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From the Hill

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In Your Own Words

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FOCUS Carry High Her Banner

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My Trevecca Story

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Academic Rigor

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F E AT U R E S Legend, Library & Legacy 1 6 Ray Thrasher’s (’64) Trevecca legacy is larger than life. Librarian, loyal Trevecca fan and campus legend, Ray has left her mark on the University in more ways than one.

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feature Changing the World

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Cover story

A Song Worth Singing

It Runs in the Family 2 0 Bailey Basham (’17) shares the story of two sets of siblings who are tackling their doctoral programs together.

Sons & Daughters She’ll Be Proud Of 2 2 Built on core values of mentorship, faith, leadership and service, Trevecca seeks to make a difference in the world. Meet eight alumni who embody those values.

EPILOGUE Campaign News

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Athletics News

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Alumni News

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Postscript

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Treveccan Vol. 88 No. 4 Fall 2018 President

Dan Boone, ’74

V.P. for External Relations Peg Cooning

Associate V.P. of Marketing & Communications Matt Toy

Managing Editor Mandy Crow

Graphic Designers Jamie Ascher Stephens Hiland, ’15 Nick Kerhoulas Lydia Massey

Contributors

Bailey Basham, ’17 Nancy Dunlap, ’67 Michael Johnson, ’82 Princess Jones, ’18 Olivia Kelley, ’17 Greg Ruff, ’87, MOL ’13 Jenny Sowers Anne Twining, ’74 Jonathan Wright, ’13

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PRESIDENT’S IMPRINT

Connected I once heard hell described as a flat, gray plain where humans would forever be moving away from each other toward isolation. It is a place where the self-sovereignty that our sin seeks is finally rewarded in a little isolated kingdom where there is no one left to use, manipulate or coerce.

Hell is infinite and utter loneliness.

We create hell on earth when we drive humans into isolated camps. And we have become quite adept at this in our current century. Those who dare believe that the kingdom can come and God’s will can be done on earth are in for a tough time. Factions will demand that we pass judgment and consign to hell those who do not fit our small definition of heaven.

Heaven is the exact opposite. It is the coming together of all creation into a unity that is found in Jesus. As Colossians 1:15-20 expresses, Jesus is the glue who holds all things together.

At Trevecca, it’s our desire to teach our students to go into the world in the name of the connecting Christ. Our desire is to help them be neighbors who do good work and form communities of grace. Sometimes this connection takes the shape of artists engaged in the creation of great music. Other times, it looks like an army of graduates from the J. V. Morsch Center for Social Justice spreading out around the globe doing justice and showing mercy.

Imagine that.

People separated by national boundaries, language and culture, all connected in Christ.

People separated by economic status now connected on equal footing in Christ.

People of opposing viewpoints and political preferences mediated into one kingdom in Christ.

You’ll read about all that and more in this issue of the Treveccan.

I continue to be amazed at all the ways I see the kingdom of God expressed through Trevecca, connecting people to each other. This university truly is a slice of heaven on earth.

People who were sure that some other people would not make it through the gates of heaven, surprised and connected in Christ.

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At the most basic level, the word Trevecca means family. In the original Welsh, Trevecca simply means “a binding together in love.” It’s a word filled with connotations and imagery: community, love, a group of people united by purpose and passion. Maybe all those years ago when J.O. McClurkan selected the name, he was pointing to the kind of place he hoped and prayed the University would one day become—a place of connection and community, a family of alumni, students and friends united in faith and bound together in love, seeking to be light in a dark world.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Step Into The Future Nearly 870 graduates took the next step into the future when they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during Trevecca’s May Commencement Convocation. The University conducted ceremonies in four separate locations across the campus due to the weather.

Thousands of family members, friends and guests gathered in Moore Gymnasium, The Courts and sanctuary of Trevecca Community Church and Boone Convocation Center. Graduates celebrated their achievements, with associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees being conferred.

For graduate Angie Guthrie, who received her master’s in organizational leadership, the milestone wasn’t just about achieving her goal but also about setting an example.

“I had a goal that by the time I turned 40, I would be done with school,” she said. “It really shows that it doesn’t matter what age you are, you can always accomplish the goals you set for yourself.”

Designed for Success Trevecca’s newest building on campus, the Jackson Center for Music and Worship Arts, was recently awarded an Excellence in Development award by the Urban Land Institute of Nashville (ULI). Out-of-state judges selected eight winners who were recognized at ULI Nashville’s tenth annual “Excellence in Development” awards reception, held May 8.

The criteria include innovative land use as well as excellence in design, affordability and sustainability. More than 600 engineers, architects, developers and designers attended the event. The Jackson Center project team, which included Trevecca, Earl Swensson Associates Inc., American Constructors Inc., S&ME Inc., and Intertek PSI, won the Non-Profit Sector award. Learn more at www.trevecca.edu/DesignAward.

Dr. Sam Green, professor of music and director of Trevecca’s worship arts program, delivered the challenge to the graduates. He implored the Class of 2018 to live lives that have an impact on the world.

“Graduates, do you wonder today what new songs you will write in the coming years that will impact the world in which you live and work?” he said. “We have desired to instill in you Christlike character with realworld relevance, thereby becoming salt and light to those around you.

Our hope is that you have been and will continue to be transformed into the image of Christ. The world is desperate for women and men who serve with integrity and character resembling that of Christ.”

Three members of the graduating class—Alana Grimaud, Elizabeth Dye and Jeffrey Norfleet—offered responses to Green’s challenge. The University bestowed an honorary Doctorate of Divinity to Rev. Pascal Permis, and Dr. Dan Boone awarded the citizenship award to Kip Kenerly, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in media arts and studies.

A Fond Farewell Six longtime Trevecca faculty and staff members retired from the University after the close of the 2017-2018 academic year. They are: •D r. Steve Harris, dean of students, 39 years of service to the University.

More on page 31.

• Joyce Snodgrass, administrative secretary in Trevecca’s Office of Student Development, 21 years of service.

• Dr. Judy Bivens, co-director of accreditation and assessment for the School of Education, 18 years of service.

•D r. Ruth Cox, professor of education and chair of Trevecca’s Institutional Review Board, 18 years of service.

•M arilyn Jordan, administrative assistant and University switchboard operator, 17 years of service.

• Annette Harber, an assistant librarian, 15 years of service.

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Read more at www.trevecca.edu/retirements2018.

KNOW-HOW

A GUIDE TO SUPPORTING YOUR TEAM

The 2018-2019 academic year will mark 50 years of intercollegiate athletics at Trevecca, a milestone that will be celebrated throughout the year and highlighted in a big way at Homecoming this fall. (Go ahead and make plans for Nov. 1-3. You don’t want to miss this!) To get the celebration started a little early, we chatted with Trevecca senior Brady Ray, one of the Trojans’ biggest fans, to get some tips on how to be the best fan in the stands,. No matter what sport you’re cheering for, check out his advice.

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ALWAYS WEAR THE RIGHT COLORS. Whether you’re cheering for the volleyball team in Trojan Fieldhouse or supporting the men’s and women’s soccer teams on the pitch, you’ve got to wear your Trevecca colors. Hail to the Purple and the White!

DON’T BE LATE. Show up to sporting events before the pre-game festivities start, such as the national anthem or the announcement of the lineups. You’re there to show your support, so come early and take part in the entire experience. Give a shout for your favorite players, clap for the coaches and participate in all the moments that make a college sporting event special. Plus, if you’re there early, you won’t miss any of the action.

CHEER, CHEER AND CHEER! The best fans make their presence known in the stands—in a good way! You’re there to support the team, so make sure they know it. Join in with the cheers, make up your own or shout a few words of encouragement. Teams play better when they know the crowd is invested in the game and united behind their effort.

S TAY HYDRATED. But with all that cheering, you’re probably going to get a little bit of dry throat. Plus, early fall games at outdoor fields can be a little warm. Make sure you have some water on hand to make sure you feel your best.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO EMBARRASS YOURSELF. Being the best fan in the stands means leaving it all on the field—or the court—for the sake of the team. If your passion for the team calls for you to paint your face, lead the crowd in cheers or anything that you might not normally do, that’s OK. You’ll find most people enjoy it, and you’ll quickly become a big time favorite at athletic events.

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What ’s in a name?

Church of the Nazarene.

For Judy Mason, giving the items to the University was a way to honor her great-grandparents’ memory and make sure others remembered them, too.

TREVECCA’S FL AGSHIP DEGREE-COMPLETION PROGRAM now has a new name: Bachelor of Arts in management and leadership.

Formerly known as the Bachelor of Arts in management and human relations—or simply MHR—the new name is designed to better reflect the program’s core content.

“The MHR program has been in existence for 30 years, and it’s a name that definitely has staying power in the Middle Tennessee area, but it’s also a name that’s really confusing,” said Dr. Cathy Hendon, the program’s director and an associate professor. “When looking at branching out and expanding, we had to have a name that reflected what the students were learning.”

As Trevecca’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies prepares to open two new locations in Atlanta in the fall, Hendon says the new name will help promote future growth. After reflecting on the program’s strengths and conducting market research, the name became clear to SGCS officials. It had to reflect the program’s twin strengths of management and leadership.

“I’m the last generation who will really remember Mama, and Papa was gonehave before was even born, ” Judy said. “[The Bibles andalready memorabilia] “We a Iwonderful management program that is heavily were in a trunk in my and dad’s for many Whenand Mama incorporated into the mom curriculum, butattic a strength ofyears. the SGCS our died, Dad took the trunk and the papers, and no one really knew what faculty is the leadership component that we bring,” Hendon said. “That’s was in there.

When my died,because I went through I knew that is Trevecca a definite strength for mom Trevecca [servantit.leadership] a very diddeliberate, have some memorabilia of Mama and Papa, so I just decided to woven thread through all of the curriculum.” call and take a chance. I’m glad I did because I wanted to give The curriculum has also been it toprogram’s someone who would appreciate it.” updated to better reflect the changing needs of students and their employers.

The University to display theemphasizes McClurkanthree itemscore at a That’s why the plans curriculum now later date.

Learn more at areas: personal development, leadership development and management development. www.trevecca.edu/McClurkanGift.

“We’re building on a legacy,” Hendon said. “These changes will position us for growth. We’re trying to honor the past and looking forward to the future of how this degree can be used in other markets.”

All changes will take effect in the fall, with cohorts starting after August 28. Students currently enrolled in the MHR program will complete their degrees under the previous name and curriculum. Read more at www.trevecca.edu/NameChange.

A Historical Moment It all started with a tweet.

“I am a descendant of James Octavius McClurkan and have some of his personal Bibles, prayer books, sermon notes and personal correspondence,” Lane Warmbrod tweeted to Trevecca’s Twitter account on May 9. “Interested?”

Bible are preaching notes and sermons she delivered, as well as her ordination certificate from the Church of the Nazarene.

For Judy Mason, giving the items to the University was a On May 14, Warmbrod and her grandparents, David way to honor her great-grandparents’ memory and make and Judy Lantrip Mason, brought the items to Trevecca. sure others remembered them, too.

Judy is the great-granddaughter of J.O. McClurkan and “I’m the last generation who will really remember Mama, his wife, Frances. Warmbrod is their great-great-greatand Papa was gone before I was even born,” Judy said. granddaughter. “[The Bibles and memorabilia] were in a trunk in my mom Members of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Dr. and dad’s attic for many years. When Mama died, Dad Steve Hoskins met with the family in the Hardy Alumni took the trunk and the papers, and no one really knew Center to receive the memorabilia. what was in there. When my mom died, I went through it. I knew that Trevecca did have some memorabilia Among the items the Masons and Warmbrod presented of Mama and Papa, so I just decided to call and take to the University are several family Bibles, including a chance. I’m glad I did because I wanted to give it to Frances McClurkan’s personal Bible, a McClurkan someone who would appreciate it.” family diploma from 1913 with the Trevecca College for Christian Workers designation and several deeds for The University plans to display the McClurkan items at a Trevecca properties. Tucked within the pages of Frances’ later date. Learn more at www.trevecca.edu/McClurkanGift.

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In Your Own Words Current Trevecca students share a few thoughts on what makes the Trevecca community so special.

MADISON VANDERBURG

JUNIOR, SOCIAL WORK MAJOR

“I don’t think I’m simply attending school here; I’m doing life with people who also call Trevecca home.”

DYLAN GREEN

S E N I O R , P H YS I C S M A J O R “Trevecca hasn’t just invested in me as a student; rather, it has invested in me as a full person, preparing me to be the hands and feet of Christ in a world in need.”

JENNA SWANN

S E N I O R , I N T E R C U LT U R A L ST U D I E S M A J O R

“Being able to come here has really kickstarted my understanding of the path God is wanting me to be on.”

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“We have desired to instill in you Christlike character with real-world relevance, thereby becoming salt and light to those around you.

Our hope is that you have been and will continue to be transformed into the image of Christ. The world is desperate for women and men who serve with integrity and character resembling that of Christ.”

DR. SAM GREEN At Trevecca’s 117th Commencement Convocation held May 5

University officials conferred 869 degrees during the Convocation, with ceremonies held at four separate campus locations across campus. Read more at www.Trevecca.edu/Graduation. View photos from the ceremony at www.Trevecca.edu/GradPhotos.

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M Y T R E V E C CA STO RY

Finish What You Start I started my college journey in 2007 in Daytona Beach, Fla. The experience was very short lived because I found out that what the doctor diagnosed as stomach ulcers was actually a baby. I called my mother to deliver the news, and, surprisingly, she wasn’t upset. She was very reassuring and her only request was that I finish what I had started. My parents came to move me back to Nashville. A few months later, while I was finishing up my classes (for the semester) online, I gave birth to my son.

In 2009, right before my son turned two years old, I enrolled at Trevecca.

The journey was not easy, but the staff, students and professors supported me in my journey. My son came to so many classes with me that one of my professors jokingly threatened to charge him tuition as well. Despite opposition in what seemed to be every facet of my life, I graduated from the University in 2013 with tears in my eyes and my son on my hip.

After graduation, I have continued to reach my academic goals. I am currently enrolled in a graduate program, and I recently was inducted into Psi Chi International Honor Society in psychology. I have told many people about my journey at Trevecca. I went from knowing no one at Trevecca to now having a handful of friends, family and acquaintances who are enrolled at the University, one of which is my mother, Sheila Bowling!

She poured into me at the most tumultuous time of my life. She looks at it as just doing her motherly duty, but it was so much more than that. She gave me the strength to push forward.

My mother, Sheila Bowling, has always been an educator and an excellent student. I encouraged her to go to college, and she finally listened. In 2014, she obtained her bachelor’s degree, and I am proud to say that my mother graduated from Trevecca on May 5 with her master’s in organizational leadership.

We are truly grateful to be a Trevecca alumni mother-daughter duo!

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. Submit your essay for consideration to Mandy Crow, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210-2877 or at Treveccan@ Trevecca.edu. Please limit yourself to 700 words and include your name, class year, address, email address and phone number.

BY ADRIENNE BOWLING, ’13

“She gave me the strength to push forward.”

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BY MARIA MONTEROS

Built on the belief that Christians are called to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God and neighbor, Trevecca’s second Six8 fellowship opened on July 7. This year’s intensive continues the Fellowship’s focus on spiritual growth—this time through the perspective of environmental justice.

“The great power of teenagers in the church as a whole is their passion,” says Jasmine Hiland, Six8 program coordinator. “We believe that if change is going to happen on a bigger scale, it’s going to start with our youth.”

Six8 Fellowship is a seven-day summer intensive designed to empower 10-12th graders to initiate changes within their communities. As students navigate career options, the Trevecca team has partnered with various organizations to provide creative examples of professionals tackling social and environmental issues in various fields.

With funding from the Lily Endowment Inc., Hiland and Brandon Winstead, director of Six8 Fellowship, debuted the program last year.

Together with six mentors, the team previously addressed a broad perspective on racism, forgotten neighborhoods, the elderly and the disabled in the effort to help the 25 participants gain awareness of the individuals living among them.

This year, about 50 students broke into small groups led by one of 12 mentors to create an environment where students can openly discuss “how loving our neighbors and caring for the earth are one in the same.”

“What really sets us apart is that yearlong mentorship,” Hiland says.

“Often students go to these camps or conferences, and they learn all of this stuff… but it’s really hard to take home.”

Students also worked with Jason Adkins, Trevecca environmental projects coordinator, and the Trevecca Urban Farm where they learned how to compost, start a garden and recycle.

Hiland says organizers want to explore environmental justice “from as many angles” as they can, collaborating with representatives from the communities that surround Trevecca such as EarthTone, Woodycrest

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Community Garden, Napier Community Center, Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) and a zero-waste coffee shop called CREMA. “When the biblical prophets come to address injustice, they go to very specific places. They don’t deal with platitudes and generalities,” Winstead says. “Carrying on with Trevecca’s history of being involved in service-learning, we need to do that in a very specific place in our local neighborhood.”

Winstead wants participants to implement their learnings into practice within their own communities and respond to injustices according to God’s call.

“What I hope it progresses to is that it’s sustainable for at least a decade… and that we eventually become a partner institute to think critically about youth ministry and vocational discernment in an urban academic setting,” Winstead said.

Paige Burge, a 2017 fellow, said while she’s grateful for the relationships she established, she’s most thankful that Six8 has challenged her opinions.

“It’s just a constant opportunity to be shaped in ways that we can’t be formed or shaped anywhere else,” Burge says. “You can get there thinking one thing and leave thinking completely different things, not because you’ve been forced but because you’ve been shown something.”

Learn more about the Six8 Fellowship at www.Trevecca.edu/Six8.

BY PRINCESS JONES, ’18

CHANGING THE WORLD ONE GRADUATE AT A TIME

A lot can change in 10 years.

A decade ago, the Apple iPhone was just a year old. The Phillies made their first World Series appearance in 15 years, and “the wall” had just been introduced to Facebook. The collapse of the housing bubble and chaos in the financial market plunged the United States into the Great Recession, with the job market losing 8.4 million jobs from 2008-2009.

It was into this world that Trevecca launched the J.V. Morsch Center for Social Justice. Born out of a desire to practice justice in an unjust world, the Center will celebrate its tenth anniversary during the 2018-2019 academic year.

And while many things have changed in the last decade, the J.V. Morsch Center for Social Justice’s commitment to educating students to become servant leaders who make a difference in the world hasn’t.

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ONE STUDENT AT A TIME Lucas Reed graduated from Trevecca in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in social justice. What he learned at Trevecca, Reed says, helped him develop the tools and mindset to start Game On Ministries, a ministry dedicated to introducing young men to the love of Jesus, and later, Rippl, a nonprofit that partners with Soles4Souls.

“One of the biggest takeaways I got at Trevecca was having a better understanding of how we can really help people,” Reed says. “I’m a big believer that giving has to be two-way giving—unless it’s a crisis situation—that creates dynamics that build empowerment. Creating that viewpoint helped me to see the world in a different way.”

A transfer student, Reed says his two-and-a-half years at Trevecca also helped to mature him. At the same time, the interdisciplinary focus of the major helped him learn the practical skills he would need to run a nonprofit.

THE BEGINNINGS OF CHANGE That desire to change the world—one student at a time—has shaped the Center since its very inception. It’s both the fuel that ignites the passion to serve and the focus that shapes the Center’s curriculum.

That biblically based major exposes students to a wide-ranging curriculum that includes business, social and behavioral sciences, as well as theology and ministry.

The curriculum is built to foster an awareness of and desire to serve the oppressed and marginalized.

Jamie Casler, director of the J.V. Morsch Center for Social Justice, has seen that goal grow and develop over the past 10 years.

“As I reflect on the growth of the Center over the years, I can clearly see where God’s hand has been at work in the development of the Center,” Casler says.

The Center started with one staff member and three students. Today, it’s grown to include more than 75 people, all involved in various aspects of the Center’s work, ranging from faculty to students and iWork participants.

The Center’s current success shouldn’t be defined only by its numerical growth, Casler says. It’s also found in the variety of ways the Center’s leadership helps students put what they’ve learned into practice.

“The initial vision for the Center was to establish a major in social justice studies,” Casler says. “And today we have exceeded expectations through the creation of applied learning programs such as the Trevecca Urban Farm, the Neighborhood Empowerment Program, the Micah Mandate magazine and The Salvation Army Social Justice Research Center.”

But for Casler, the most important measure for success is the work Trevecca’s social justice majors continue to accomplish after graduation.

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“A lot of the professors took the time to pour into me, not even just the knowledge standpoint from class, but also speaking wisdom. That helped prepare me,” Reed says. “The time in the classroom with people like Jamie Casler and Dr. Iris Gordon taught me the business side of things.”

Casler isn’t surprised to see Trevecca’s social justice students succeed. He says graduates of the program have had great success in applying what they’ve learned to real-world issues.

“I often receive calls from local nonprofits in late spring asking for social justice graduates to apply for various openings. When I ask the employer what makes a social justice major the ideal candidate, they often respond that the diverse learning experiences gained throughout the social justice major equip students to fulfill a variety of roles in the nonprofit setting.”

AN UNCHANGING FOCUS When the Center began its work a decade ago, it was an extension of the University’s mission to serve the neighborhoods that surround the campus and the greater Nashville community. Over the past 10 years, though, Casler says the Center has helped the campus community refine and expand that mission.

“The social justice program challenged the Trevecca community to thinking deeply about why we engage in acts of service as a means to advance God’s kingdom on ‘earth as it is in Heaven,’” Casler says. “The Center also expanded the community service opportunities for students and clubs with a focus on community impact. Center staff have been able to provide guidance to student groups to maximize their impact in the community over the years.”

Casler estimates that the Center has hosted more than 50 events designed to help community members incorporate

biblical social justice principles into every part of their lives. Through the Center’s work—which includes the Trevecca Urban Farm, the Neighborhood Empowerment Program, The Salvation Army Social Justice Research Center and Trevecca student service projects— Casler says the Center has been able to identify and work to meet needs in the Nashville community.

As the Center’s director, Casler is proud of that work, but his dreams for the future of the Center don’t end there.

“The future of the [Center] looks rich as we are seeing significant growth in the social justice major this past year, with a goal of 100 students by 2025,” Casler says. “We dream of one day having a building on Murfreesboro Road where social justice students and community participants will work together to identify pressing needs and then work toward a redemptive solution.”

The University recently received an AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) grant that will help the Center expand its work in the community. The grant provides for four VISTA members who will work on projects focused on community gardening and health issues as well as identifying and evaluating Trevecca’s service efforts in the neighborhoods closest to campus as well as the city itself.

“As a staff, we continue to seek God’s leading and direction as we continue to grow the important work of the Center,” Casler says.

Princess Jones is a 2018 graduate of Trevecca. She’ll spend the next semester living and working in New York City through an innovative journalism internship opportunity offered through the University.

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On the Way Home

Members of the Trevecca Nazarene University Singers choral ensemble, led

by Dr. Thomas Lerew, recently traveled home to Trevecca’s namesake, Coleg Trefeca in Wales.

From May 12-22, the group toured Ireland and the United Kingdom, performing hour-long concerts and singing during several church services, including at Wesley’s Chapel in London. The tour included a May 17 stop at Coleg Trefeca, where the students performed and toured the grounds and buildings. About 15 Trevecca faculty, alumni and friends also accompanied the students on the trip. Read more about the trip at www.Trevecca.edu/WalesTrip.

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A Song Worth Singing Senior Gabby Smith finds inspiration and community at Trevecca

By Alyssa Landreth

“You’re allowed to feel how you feel.”

The words hung in the air, lodging in Gabby Smith’s heart and mind.

Those words were like a balm to her soul. The advice meant everything at that moment, but Smith didn’t realize then how much that simple phrase would come to influence and shape her future.

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Bring me back to where I first started, Teach me to sing again Lyrics from “First Love” *** A senior, Smith has walked through a lot during her Trevecca journey.

In 2015, when she was a freshman, Smith’s mom was diagnosed with cancer. During Smith’s sophomore year, Hurricane Harvey devastated her hometown of Bridge City, Texas.

But in each instance, the Trevecca community rallied around her.

Messages and flowers poured in with the news of her mom’s diagnosis, sometimes even from people Smith barely knew. After the hurricane, members of her Nashville church—Blackman Community Church— showed up on the ground in Texas and went to work providing relief.

For Smith, Trevecca has been a place of connection and community, a safe space to find the freedom to truly embrace and accept her emotions and herself.

And it’s been the place where she found the story she wanted to tell, the song she needed to sing.

Just a few weeks ago, Smith started recording her first album, This Beautiful Life. It’s an album with a storyline heavily shaped by the hardships she’s faced and the lessons she learned in the midst of them.

It’s an album that Smith hopes connects people, drawing them into a shared human experience, but also one that also celebrates the sense of community she’s found at Trevecca. *** Are there words to treat this deafening sound?

Streams of misplaced love longing to be found?

Lyrics from “David’s Cry” *** When the father of a close friend spoke those life-changing words to Smith—“you’re allowed to feel how you feel”—it was freeing.

Growing up in a faith environment that urged people to push through their suffering without acknowledging the pain, those words began to shape Smith’s personal faith journey. In turn, the encouragement also greatly shaped her work.

“You go through different things in life, hardships, and you go through the joyful times, and you go through the weird growth seasons,” Smith said. “[The album] is just a picture of life and saying that if you’re a Christian, you’re allowed to go through those things, and you’re allowed to feel each aspect of those seasons.” *** Oh, Lord, I lie and go to sleep But I wake up because you sustain me Lyrics from “Oh, Lord” ***

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In 2016, Smith started journaling as a way to grow in her faith. A new practice for her, it felt strange at first.

But the practice also became deeply meaningful for Smith because it was a practical way to embrace that advice to allow herself to honestly experience her emotions, rather than push them aside or negate them as unimportant or unnecessary.

As journaling helped her become more self-aware and honest with herself, Smith says the practice also drew her closer to God. “I went to trying to figure out who God was,” she recalls. “I figured out who God was in the suffering and just going through life and being in tune with myself.” *** No, I can’t see the marks that defined me my whole life You tore through the veil to take off these weary eyes Lyrics from “Dear Enough” *** That newfound honesty and desire to connect are woven into the upcoming album. A concept album centered on Smith’s life experiences, This Beautiful Life is a way to invite others into her story—and hopefully allow listeners to connect with their own.

“It goes from a joy song to a heartbreak song to a praise song or an instrumental or interlude,” Smith says, describing the album. “It tells a story, but it hopefully makes you relate to your own story.”

A worship arts major, Smith also drew heavily from Scripture for the album. The Israelites’ experience of a faithful God despite their repeated unfaithfulness is a theme.

“There was always deliverance at the end, but there’s still the wilderness,” Smith says about the biblical accounts of the Israelite nation. “The covenant is still there, but life’s going to happen.”

Smith hopes the finished album will leave her listeners with a sense of hope and reassurance of God’s goodness, despite tough circumstances or seasons.

“It’s a message of hope for people, and a message of feeling your feelings,” she says. “It’s a message of deliverance.” *** Listen to my words, Pay attention to my groaning heart Hear my cry, my King and my God To you I pray; it’s you who I love.

Lyrics from “A Prayer (Psalm 5)” *** While Smith hopes the album allows listeners to connect with her story and more clearly see their own, she’s taking the idea of connection one step further.

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An entire team of Trevecca students and alumni—from producers and videographers to marketers—are taking part in the project, bringing a new understanding to the phrase “Trevecca community.”

“These people were brought into my story and my life,” Smith says. “And that’s where the album and the project come together, at the intersection of these people in this story, and this [project] is a chance for you to meet them.”

Cody Hale Williams, a 2015 graduate of the University, is producing This Beautiful Life. He’s excited to help a friend create an album, particularly one that celebrates the sense of self and connection she’s found at Trevecca.

“There are a lot of things that excite me about the album, namely that it’s conversational. By the end of each song, the listener knows a little bit more about Gabby, and the hope is that her voice speaks to the listener’s story,” he says. “The best part is that Gabby isn’t just sharing her story with the music. The whole recording process has brought so many people together already, and it’s just the beginning.”

Williams says the sense of community and connection propelling this album permeates even the recording sessions.

“I love that there’s usually someone in the studio that isn’t there to record, but it’s like their being there reminds us all that this project is for them,” William says. “All of that leads me to believe that all of this will

come together in a way that has the community’s fingerprint on it. It’s completely Gabby’s music, and it’s the community’s.”

Smith started recording in early June. She hopes to finish recording by early August—before classes start—and release it as early as January 1, 2019, a date that is significant for her.

“It’s a Tuesday, which is apparently a good day for new artists to release albums,” she said, “but it’s also New Year’s Day, the start of a new year, a fresh start.”

Smith is also hoping to bring a whole host of Trevecca friends into the project by finding creative ways for them to share snippets of their own stories or passions. While she’s not exactly sure what form that auxiliary project will eventually take, she’s excited to be a part of something that’s so much bigger than herself.

A community.

“My hope is that it shows something bigger than myself,” Smith says about the entire project. “What makes a story a story is having other people in it.”

Alyssa Landreth is a senior social justice major at Trevecca from Portland, Ore. When not in school, she enjoys all things related to the Enneagram, pursuing natural living, drinking hot chocolate and petting dogs.

Learn more about The Beautiful Life or help fund the project at www.Trevecca.edu/GabbySmith.

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In 1995, William Swann (’18) joined the ranks at the Nashville Fire Department. After a few years in the military, he was looking for direction, and he said he felt something pulling him, but he didn’t know what.

He only knew he wanted to serve his community.

By Bailey Basham, ’17

Community Connection HOW TREVECCA GRAD WILLIAM SWANN IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN NASHVILLE

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“The fire department is an entity called on when people’s lives are in trouble. Our job is to be the problem-solvers and turn whatever is upside down as close to right side up as we can,” he says. “[And in doing that], one of the best parts about my job is you realize there’s got to be a God. There’s got to be a supreme being, a maker somewhere out there—there would be no way you could possibly explain vehicles mangled up on the side of the road, and the person standing outside the car just fine. It helps you see how fragile life is, but [also] how resilient we are when we stand together. That itself helps you realize how valuable we are to each other.”

F I N D I N G F A M I LY After almost 25 years of service with the fire department, Swann, interim director chief of the Nashville Fire Department, says he felt that same pull to serve his community, but this time in a deeper way. He wanted to draw on the connection and the resilience of Nashville that he sees daily in his work, and to do that, he knew he’d need a little help.

That’s where he says Trevecca came in.

“I had an associate degree, and I’ve done a lot of trainings and classes that were relevant to my work. I was sort of content with my learning because it was all related to my job, but what woke me was when I asked myself, ‘Am I being the best I can be?’ I came to Trevecca, and the program harnessed my beliefs and my

foundations. I loved that,” he says. “Trevecca was a great experience for me, and I think it would be for anybody. It’s set up to help people better themselves in an environment that’s safe, and, like we do at the fire station, you and your cohort work hard together, eat together, live together. All of a sudden… the family atmosphere just starts to come out… and you start stripping away where you’re from in life— you’re focusing on the person.”

E Q U I P P E D TO L E A D Now a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in management and human relations program with Trevecca’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS), Swann said he is better equipped to lead in his department and do his best work for Nashville. His mission in serving is to mirror the communities he sees at the firehouse and on Trevecca’s campus with the rest of Nashville and to share all that he’s learned with as many as possible.

“Connection is letting neighbors see and hear your story and giving them guidance and support. We learned of this example in class of these two businessmen who are successful and have formatted this company, and they got together to talk about expanding and training new people. One of the owners said, ‘I don’t know if we should share our trade secrets in case they leave us.’ The other guy said, ‘What if we don’t, and they stay with us?’” Swann recalls.

“The wealthiest place is the graveyard because people die with so much wisdom, and they’re scared to share it because someone else may have it. It’s my mission to die with nothing left because I’ve given my all—my knowledge and my wealth and my stories.”

Pam Monjar, student success adviser with the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, served as Swann’s adviser while he was in the

program, and she said that desire to be a servant leader is evident in all that Swann does.

students to the work of the department with the hope of empowering Nashville’s next generation.

“Chief Swann has amazing perseverance and such a kind spirit and big heart, and he’s passionate about his community,” she says. “You can see a sparkle in his eye when he describes his work, and [he knows that] community and connection contribute to strength among the citizens of Nashville. We work to teach the Trevecca family to touch the lives of those in the community by being and sharing God’s love and hope, and Chief Swann is a true joy.”

“If you want to know how America is going to look in [20 years], you look at the playground,” Swann says. “To empower our local kids and to stay connected, we go to high schools with a group of men and women who act as mentors to students who need it. Sometimes someone just needs someone else to help guide them.

When a child looks at you and says they could never do something, we want to be the ones to step in with a positive message.”

Scott Lively, the NFD chief training officer, went through training at the Fire Academy with Swann 23 years ago and works with him daily to prepare recruits for service. As the parent of a current Trevecca student and a member of Swann’s cohort, Lively knows well that sense of connection Swann leans on in his work.

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“He really understands his position and the role he plays within the community, and he always remembers people and makes them feel welcome,” Lively says. “He’s been on the streets of Nashville with the rest of the department every step of the way.”

Lenny Manning, NFD operations fire commander, agrees. Manning has been with the NFD for 28 years and says Swann’s commitment to his community and his team is evident every day in his work.

“One of the best things about him is that Chief Swann doesn’t stay locked in his office— he can be seen all over the city promoting the department and getting to know his community,” Manning says.

Lively says Swann instituted a mentoring program with area high schools to expose

Swann says it’s his hope for the future to continue collaborating with his department to expand on what he and his team can offer to Nashville.

“The thing that makes the department so great is everyone having that servant heart and mindset. The nature of the call doesn’t matter— the point is someone needs help, and we are trained to help in some way,” he says. “We may see on one call what the average person doesn’t see in a lifetime, but it’s not about what you see.

It’s about what you can do when you get there.

Your mission is to help, no matter what you run into. It doesn’t matter if it’s a cat in a tree or a house fire—our mission is always that we’re there to help.

“And at the end of the day, I’m just Will Swann,” he continued. “The one who has done everything is God.”

Bailey Basham is a recent Trevecca graduate and currently works as a freelance journalist. She loves writing, browsing Pinterest for new recipes to try and spending time with her dogs Ruthie (after the candy bar) and Pico (last name, de Gallo).

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leading by faith A PLACE TO GROW, LEAD AND BELIEVE For Trevecca junior Leah Hoffman, playing soccer hasn’t just been about growing as an athlete. It’s also been about learning what it means to be a godly woman.

“At Trevecca, I’ve seen so much faithfulness and grace from God,” Hoffman says. “It started with my coaches, who have really modeled what it is like to be a strong Christian woman.”

The Chattanooga, Tenn., native was initially recruited to Trevecca by then head coach of the women’s soccer team, Mark Foster. Her older sister had played soccer at Trevecca under Foster, so Trevecca wasn’t unfamiliar to Hoffman. She looked into a few schools, but Trevecca felt like home.

“I was looking for a Christian school, and this was the door that was open,” she says. “I just felt a peace and a strong desire or calling to be here.”

As a soccer player, Hoffman says some of the people at Trevecca who have had the biggest impact on her are women’s soccer head coach Kelsey Fenix and her coaching staff.

“Our coaches make it really clear that Jesus is the center and the most important thing,” Hoffman says.

“Everything else are gifts we can use to glorify God. They love us and want to see us grow in faith, which is more important than winning or losing.”

Hoffman says her Trevecca experience has allowed her to grow as an athlete and leader as well as learn more about herself.

“I’ve learned my strengths and weaknesses, how I relate to people,” she says.

“I’ve had so many leadership roles and opportunities to step up, and I feel like I see that modeled in the athletic department. They’re not just telling us what it will be like [to be leaders] one day in the future, but allowing us to lead now.”

More than that, Hoffman’s Trevecca experience has helped her to grow in her faith through the influence of the coaching staff and experiences like the team’s mission trip to Colombia last spring.

“Seeing my coaches live out their faith makes me want that kind of faith,” she says.

“Seeing their joy and freedom—it’s a lot of the reason I was baptized on our trip to Colombia.”

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YOUR GENEROSITY IS HELPING MAKE OUR CAMPAIGN GOALS A REALITY C ampaign Goal: Expanding athletic facilities to better serve NCAA Division II athletic programs and a growing student body.

R ea lity: During the 2018-2019 season, Trevecca will commemorate 50 years of intercollegiate athletics at the University. At Trevecca, athletics is about more than developing athletes; the program is centered on three priorities: Christian, Scholar, Athlete. The golden anniversary will be the highlight of this year’s Homecoming celebration, with a array of events planned to highlight the accomplishments of the athletics department over the past five decades. To mark the occasion and help the work of the athletics department to continue, the Office of External Relations is challenging alumni and former Trevecca athletes to celebrate by donating toward this goal.

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ATHLETIC NEWS

C0ach O TA K E S T H E C O U R T

As the former director of recruiting and player personnel at Vanderbilt University, Coach Omar Mance is no stranger to Nashville. Trevecca athletic director, Mark Elliott, welcomed Mance home to the Hill on June 1 when he announced Mance as the ninth men’s basketball head coach in University history.

“I’m just so blessed to be the new head men’s basketball coach at Trevecca Nazarene University,” Mance said during the press conference announcing the hire. “For me, it’s a dream to be standing before you today.”

In addition to his work at Vanderbilt during Bryce Drew’s first season as head coach, Mance’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching stints at his alma mater, Rice University, as well as Liberty University and Army. The 38-year-old is excited to lead the Trevecca men’s basketball program into its 51st season.

“This is a dream for me to be the head coach of a Christian university in a great city like Nashville,” Mance said. “My entire career as a coach has been to impact lives through basketball for Christ. I look forward to continuing that at Trevecca and in the Nashville community.”

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ATHLETIC NEWS For Elliott, hiring Mance is a significant moment in Trevecca athletics history.

“We believe this hire is symbolic of who we are and where we are going as a university,” he said at the press conference. “It aligns with how Trevecca and our Nashville community have grown over time and, in particular, the last decade.

We believe hiring someone with the depth and quality of his character will profoundly change our program and the perception of Trevecca within the city of Nashville and the surrounding region.”

Learn more about Mance at www.trevecca.edu/Mance.

About Coach O • 2003 graduate of Rice University, earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics • Played one season (1998-1999) at Louisiana State University • Married to Rebecca and the father of a son, Zion • 14 years of coaching experience, 10 at the collegiate level

In Other News Larken Whittemore Senior Larken Whittemore was named the 2018 Great Midwest Player of the Year in men’s golf. Whittemore totaled four top 10 finishes during his final season and finished in the top 20 in six of his eight events this year. He was also named to the All-Conference team along with teammates Trevor Lay and Blain Turner.

Makray Odom The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) named junior MaKray Odom to the Division II All-American Third team in softball. Odom, an infielder, was one of only six athletes selected as an All-American from the Midwest Region. She finished the season with a .493 batting average while collecting six doubles, four triples, one home run, 23 RBI and 37 runs scored.

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End of an Era

“I would hope my legacy is that I am a person of character and integrity who faithfully carried out his responsibilities. I’ve always wanted to make a difference in the lives of our students to help them achieve their goals so they could make an impact in the world for Christ. That has been the main thing on my mind over all the years.”

—Steve Harris

STEVE HARRIS retired from the University after 39 years on June 30. The longtime dean of students, Harris also served Trevecca in a variety of coaching roles throughout his tenure. Dr. Dan Boone, president of Trevecca, describes Harris as the “walking brand of Trevecca,” a model employee who embodies the values and mission of the University. “Steve Harris embodies all that is good about us,” Boone says. “His leadership is unparalleled for length and quality within Nazarene higher education. Upon his retirement, I celebrate the contribution he has made to a whole generation of Trevecca students. He is a Christian man, a faithful servant and a great friend of all.”

Read more of Harris’ Trevecca story at www.trevecca.edu/SteveHarris.

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Alumni News A L U M N I C E L E B R AT I O N S

Champ had been a pastor for more than 40 years. (2)

Steven (’91) and Anita Liles Cleckner (’90) announce the birth of their first grandchild, Ayven Cleckner. He was born Feb. 24, 2018, in Venice, Fla.

Lawrence Adams (’52) of Bowling Green, Ken. February 17, 2018.

Called to preach at the age of 10, Lawrence spent 65 years preaching about God’s love after serving in the Navy Seabees and graduating from Trevecca. He primarily served churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio. (3)

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS 2000S Troy Grant (’04, 2006 MBA) is the recipient of the National Council for Community and Education Partnership’s 2018 GEAR UP Professional of the Year award. GEAR UP is a federal initiative to increase the number of low income students who access and succeed in higher education.

This award is given to recognize a leader’s contributions to the national GEAR UP and college access communities. Grant serves as the associate executive director for college access and success at the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

James A. Hall (’48) of Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 1, 2018. James owned and operated his own construction company for more than 50 years.

Joyce Merchant Stocks (’50) of Oxford, Mississippi, May 14, 2018. Joyce was converted at age 15 at an open-air revival near Jasper, Ala. Following her graduation from Trevecca, she taught school for several years, and then returned to school to earn a master’s degree in library science from the University of Kentucky. An avid reader of all types of literature, Joyce was also a faithful student of the Bible and taught Sunday School for decades. She was a tireless supporter of Trevecca. (1) Patricia Ann Traylor (’52) of San Mateo, Calif., March 17, 2018. A warm and faithful friend and surrogate mother to many, Patricia was a talented teacher and mentor in the San Mateo school district for many years. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Church where her husband

Eula Jean Stephan Taylor (54) of White House, Tenn., April 29, 2018.

Eula Jean worked in Trevecca’s business office for several years, and then retired from teaching in the public schools. (5) Mattie Pearl Alderman (’55) of Newton County, Miss., Jan. 6, 2018.

Mattie was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Tullahoma, Tenn. Compassionate and hospitable, she was always thinking of others and serving the Lord alongside her husband. (6)

ALUMNI WE WILL MISS

Wilford Hawkins Jr. (’49) of Andover, Kansas, Feb. 13, 2018. A retired administrator at the former United Methodist Youthville in Newton, Kan., Wilford also served his country during WWII in the United States Army. Family and his faith were deeply important to Wilford. He was also a loyal Nebraska Cornhuskers football fan.

Roy W. Philemon (’54) of Orange Park, Fla., February 28, 2018. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from the Clay County School Board following 30 years of dedicated service as principal of W. E. Cherry Elementary. Roy was passionate about Christian music, singing with gospel choirs and playing the trumpet. (4)

Joyce R. Hollingsworth (’58) of Mount Juliet, Tenn., March 13, 2018. Joyce grew up in Old Hickory, Tenn., and was active in the DuPont Alumni Association. She retired from Summit Medical Center. (7) (1)

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John De Arman (’59) of Overland, Mo., Dec. 14, 2017. In his early years, John learned carpentry skills in his father’s construction business. He later earned a doctorate in education from the University of Missouri—Columbia. His career in education led him from teaching elementary students to serving in administration as a junior high and senior high principal, assistant superintendent of instruction and superintendent of the Ritenour School District in St. Louis. He later became the St. Louis area supervisor for the Missouri Department of Education.

Myra Sue “Susie” Van Hook (’62) Brentwood, Tenn., May 30, 2018. Susie worked hard to put herself through college, earning a degree in education. Although this was one of her greatest accomplishments, her real passion was caring for her family.

Susie’s hobbies and passions included cooking, knitting and Bible study. Her husband, Dr. James Van Hook, served as a member of Trevecca’s faculty for several years. (8)

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Mary Jo Elkins (’65) of Nashville, Tenn., March 30, 2018. During her more than 23 years teaching in the Metro Nashville Public School System, Mary Jo impacted numerous lives. She also sang with the Sunshine Singers, a choral group in the school system. A frequent traveller, she visited many countries and often embarked on day trips to nearby historic sights. Her other interests included playing the piano, shopping and spending time with her two grandchildren.

Gary Lee Jones (’65) of Marksville, La., April 22, 2018. Gary began preaching in 1965 in South Carolina. In 1982, he moved to Marksville to pastor the local Nazarene church, where he served for 37 years. Gary also established the Nazarene Christian Academy in Marksville. (9)

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and friends. For many years, Terry worked in the screen printing and wholesale apparel industries, most recently working as a territory sales representative for Heritage Sportswear. He was a member of Community Church of Hendersonville. (12) Geneva Frieson Smith (’87) of Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2018. A proud alumna of Tennessee State University and Trevecca, Geneva retired from the Shelby County School system after 36 years of service as an educator.

She was a charter member of Delta Mu of Phi Delta Kappa. (13) Debra Sue Miller (’08) of Tullahoma, Tenn., Jan. 13, 2018. Debra worked at the Jack Daniels Distillery for 22 years, most recently as a production planning analyst.

Muzette Thaxton Sexton (’70) of Leicester, N.C., April 28, 2018.

Muzette’s love for her husband, Ralph, was second only to her love for the Lord. Ralph and Muzette enjoyed spending time with each other and laughed together every day. As a pastor’s wife, she touched the lives of countless people. Her children and grandchildren were the lights of her life. (10)

Kelly Ann Hagy (’16) of Clarksville, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2018. A caring and giving person, Kelly served as the director of human resource for various medical facilities throughout her career. She grew up on a horse farm and was an avid home farmer, enjoying summer gardens, flowers and caring for her chickens and her mule.

Melinda Joy Howes Jacobs (’79) of Townsend, Tenn., May 12, 2018.

After her graduation from Trevecca, Melinda went on to graduate from the University of Alabama Law School. She then served as an attorney in the Office of Special Education Programs for the Tennessee Department of Education. Later, she opened her own law practice, representing school districts in matters pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Known for her down-to-earth, practical presentation style, Melinda was a highly sought-after public speaker on special education law. (11)

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, yet left their mark on our hearts. Share your news with us by emailing Treveccan@Trevecca.edu or mailing the information to Mandy Crow, Treveccan editor, at 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210-2877.

Terry Glenn Garner (’81) of Hendersonville, Tenn., March 14, 2018. Terry was known for his friendly demeanor and his ability to find humor in every situation. He enjoyed spending time with family

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S H A R E YO U R N E W S W I T H U S !

In Recognition A D A M S L E A G U E O F L OYA L D O N O R S

In its inaugural year, this recognition program is being formed to recognize Trevecca donors who, like the Dr. and Mrs. Homer Adams, include Trevecca every year as a part of their charitable giving. To become a member of the Adams League of Loyal Donors, donors will make a gift to Trevecca for five or more consecutive years.

35+ Years Homer J. & Beatrice Adams Norma Spear W. Melvin Welch & Joyce W. Welch 30-34 Years Harold L. & Joyce Bridges Harvey R. & Helen K. Cummings Steve A. & Jan K. Harris Don F. Irwin & Rena H. Irwin J. Dwight Ragsdale 25-29 Years Lee & Carol A. Eby Harold & Ginny A. McCue Steve M. & Gail V. Pusey William J. Strickland, Sr. Marvin R. & Joy Wells Ed H. & Patsy J. Whittington Toby W. & Pat Williams 20-24 Years Randy L. & Judy Carden Don & Nancy E. Dunlap Dennis E. Fink & Marilyn Fink Marian E. Jewell Porter King Harry V. & Sandy W. Lawrence David M. & Pam Lennon Bruce E. & Peggy L. Oldham David & Beth Purtee Thomas L. Riley Henry M. & Gail Rybczyk Chuck & Peggi Seaman John B. & Marilyn J. Stark John E. & Anne W. Stieber Jeff W. & Esther C. Swink Todd & Rebecca R. Welch Clark & Brenda Wright 15- 19 Years Barnie & Carla H. Bivens Joanna H. Blackwell Dan L. & Denise Boone Raymond & Earline M. Bowman Don T. Brothers Lynn D. & Launa C. Clapp

Dean Cole Tom & Connie W. Cooper Gary & Phyllis B. Coulter Keith C. & Valerie L. Dance Earline Dance Larry D. & Debbie Dennis J. C. Elliott, Sr. & Joyce Elliott Sidney E. & Crystal Gholson Dwight M. Gunter II & Karan B. Gunter Rick & Annette Harvey Talmadge & Genell Johnson Randall L. & Ruth T. Kinnersley Jeff & Susan R. McGranahan Byron S. Middendorf Dennis L. & Wendy B. Moore Arnold & Peggy F. Price Purity Dairies, Incorporated Elbert & Dianne S. Smith Dennis R. & Karen C. Snodgrass Kenneth W. & Susan J. Whitmire Thomas E. & Geraldine P. Wight Bryan & Beth Wilhelm Darrell L. & Sheryl P. Wright 10-14 Years James E. Agee, Jr. & Brenda P. Agee Bryan H. & Rose Alison William D. & Melanie Amburn Jerry F. & Paula Atkins Barney S. Baggott Mark D. & Deborah L. Berry Judy T. Bivens Mike B. & Susan E. Blankenship Philip D. & Sharon C. Bowles Jim L. & Janice Brackett Kevin F. & Melinda K. Brennan James W. & Elaine R. Brooks James W. Brooks, Jr. & Carol T. Brooks Marvin & Marie A. Bunde David B. & Sherry L. Caldwell Don & Gayle J. Carver John F. Chilton, Jr. & Sara C. Chilton Patricia A. Chrisman L. Morgan Clements

Hal & Amy L. Conditt Peggy J. Cooning Pam Costa Kenneth L. & Jennifer Couchman Jayme M. Crowley Leroy E. & Marilyn J. Cullen Charles A. Davis, Jr. & Yvonne Davis Victor & Lafonda R. Davis David J. & Tina P. Diehl Robert L. & Kathleen E. Dixon John R. Dunn, Jr. & Susan R. Dunn Wes & Roberta A. Eby Don F. & Sharon Elder Eddie L. & Diane Estep Herschel K. & Phyllis Flannery Art & Nanette M. Foster Larry D. & Linda Foster Karen E. Frye Michael S. & Elizabeth R. Golden Ronald W. Goodman, Jr. Donna J. Gray Patrick L. & Michelle R. Griggs Dwayne M. & LeighAnn S. Gunter Moody & Nina G. Gunter Dale L. & Suzie B. Harris Steven L. & Becky Headrick Rick & Becky F. Hill Jack Hinton, Sr. & Roxana Hinton Jimmy L. & Teresa L. Hodge Steve T. & Stephanie R. Hoskins Larry L. & Kathy M. Huggins Michael D. & Cheryl A. Jackson Marie Jenkins Michael T. & Sarah B. Johnson Jeffrey T. & Julie L. Johnson James R. Johnson Marvin A. & Paula R. Jones John R. Porter & Karen E. Jones-Porter Marilyn B. Jordan Philip & Doris Jordan Michael A. & Betsy M. Karounos Dale & Ruthie B. Killingsworth Donald R. & Rebecca L. King Jim D. & Beverly G. Knight Larry W. & Gay L. Leonard

Jeffrey C. & Ronda J. Lilienthal Mitch & Olivia R. Lockhart Chuck & Geri A. Mashburn Greg D. & Elaine Mason Michael & Melinda M. McAdory Ronald K. & Karla McCormack Mary Ann Meiners Thomas L. & Jessica L. Middendorf William F. & Sara J. Molton Matthew C. & Kim Murdock Mark Myers & Karen Starr Kris & Jennifer W. Neely Bill A. Nichols Brenda J. Patterson Inez J. Phillips Jim G. Quiggins & Streater O. SpencerQuiggins Ernest L. & Pamela S. Rivers Clyde A. & Vonne A. Rodgers Roy E. & Betty L. Rogers Greg P. & Ginny A. Runyan Marita S. Sexton David R. & Becky Smith Stephen & Prilla Speer Fran E. Spruill Katharine M. Steele Deborah E. Story Greg W. Story Ty J. Tabernik Roy L. & Katherine K. Thompson E. Ray Thrasher Gregory L. Tinker Jim N. Tokarski & Donna Tokarski Don E. & Anne Twining Frank T. & Doris A. Twohig Kevin M. & Karen M. Ulmet Steve & Lena Hegi Welch Dan K. & Diane Whetstone Eddie & Vicki A. White Daniel & Lucinda D. Wyland 5-9 Years Jea E. & Jessica Agee Bob M. & Shirley C. Aldrich America’s Mattress Phil & Lanora Arington

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A D A M S L E A G U E O F L OYA L D O N O R S , C O N T I N U E D Phillip & Mary K. Ashworth James A. & Judith E. Baker Richard & Deloris Ball Stephen H. & Karin L. Bariteau Randy & Debbie L. Berkner Tish M. Boes Vernon L. & Charline P. Bonham Stanley & Charlene C. Booker Terry R. & Mary Boone Dan W. Bradshaw, Sr. & Robbie Bradshaw G. W. & Darlene M. Brinkman Shane Brock Robert L. & Doris D. Brown Walton L. Brown U. Grant & Betty M. Browning D. Joey & Linda G. Brummett David L. & Robin L. Burbrink J. Edward & Brenda T. Campbell Eugene & Emma J. Campbell Carl’s Collision Center Bryan & Julette B. Carter Alfred B. Cawthorne II & Beverly A. Cawthorne Fred Cawthorne III & Stephanie L. Cawthorne John Cerasani Jerry & Priscilla F. Cessna Scott Chitwood Betty L. Christopher Jerry & Joy O. Clay Beverly Cleckner Patty Cook Roger W. & Carole G. Costa Aaron M. & Abby B. Crum Jack Dell & Tillie W. Dell Ron D. & Judy Dewitt Dickson Civitan Club Lora H. Donoho Tracey J. Thomison-Duke Tim W. & Kimberly D. Eades Bill L. & Mary Beth Elkins Mark M. & Roseann Elliott James B. & Reba J. Essary Pamela H. Farmer David & Ginger Ferraez Tammy F. Finger Toni Foglesong Andrea J. & Ben Fowler Troy & Christy L. Grant Bruce Haddix JoDale & Andrea Hafner James A. & Lynda B. Hagee Donald B. & B.K. Hastings Winston J. & Debby F. Hatcliff

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Blake & Lisa R. Hathcock Matthew & Melanie Hawkins Jeffrey & Lori A. Hawkins Caroline H. Hearin Jim T. & Judy K. Hiatt Donald W. & Marquita L. Hicks Jansen R. & Ruth Ann Holt Gary L. & Edith A. Holt Hope Plus Products, LLC Anthony & Carrie A. Hopkins James T. Ivey, Jr. & Cynthia G. Ivey Jerry R. & Leslie L. Jared Josie B. Jarrett Brian T. & Ashley Johnson Stephen C. & Mary Keller Bill L. & Shirley Kerns Randy S. & Kiersten Kinder Larry W. & Joy Knight Evans P. Knowles Robert E. Kolarich Dennis L. & Cathy A. Kolb Robert D. & Willie B. Lambert Nancy L. Leigh Ralph G. Leverett Mark A. & Kelly M. Lindstrom Phyllis A. Lobb Suzanne M. Lockert-Mash Janice E. Lovell Betsy R. Lowrey Scott K. & Terry C. Lowry Tianna M. Lucas James F. & Carol R. Mahan Rick P. & Cheri Mann William N. McDaniel, Sr. Barbara McDaniel Brent & Marcy McMillian James D. & Susan R. Means David E. Miller II John R. & Melinda W. Miller Mike D. & Kathryn B. Mitchell Paul & Karen D. Mock Herbert C. & Tammy E. Modesitt Bobby Morrison Gary B. & Vickie Morsch Joe & Doris S. Moses Delores Murray Bill & Valerie Nichols Wendel L. & Judy C. Nixon Brandee P. Norris Orion Building Corporation John D. & Heather Parrish Betty S. Patton John K. & Deborah Paul Karl E. & Rica Payton Pioneer College Caterers

Wendell L. & Jo Ann H. Poole Phillip L. & Shelly H. Potter Timothy B. & Cindy Pusey Barbara J. Quick Susan G. Ragsdale & Peter F. Bobo Julie D. Rigsby Madeline C. Roberts Larry E. & Linda F. Rodgers Daniel W. & Kristin L. Rucker Doug & Pam G. Runyan Andy L. & Gena M. Rutherford Paul W. & Evangeline Schaper Regis R. & Roxie O. Schmalz Steve A. & Pam Sexton Sharron A. Shands Bill L. & Beverly A. Sharpe Virgil & Fyreshia Showalter Kevin J. & Meghan L. Simons Jesse C. & Beverly S. Sims Fredrick & Carolyn E. Smith Kenneth M. & Brenda S. Smith Jim & Sharon K. Smith Steve & Jean Sparks Caleb W. Spencer Morris H. Stocks Jr. & Cynthia A. Stocks Samuel K. & Sharon L. Stueckle Ralph E. & Sue Swallows Mike & Patricia C. Tardif Michael N. & Tandy M. Taylor Melvin L. & Rosalind Taylor Michael L. & Sandra C. Taylor Tim Taylor Tennsco Corp.

Mel B. & Cheryl H. Thompson Matt J. & Melissa M. Toy Albert L. Truesdale, Jr. & Esther L. Truesdale Harry R. Ulmer Rick & Donna Underwood James G. Van Hook Doris J. Walden Robert W. & Margaret H. Walker Brian Walkup & Tracy L. Walkup Jean West James A. & Holly M. Whitby Emily Whitcomb M. L. & Barbara A. White Timothy & Cindi Whiteside Aaron & Leasa D. Williams Irmgard L. Williams Glandal D. & Nancy Withrow

TREVECCA SOCIETY

The Trevecca Society is composed of individuals and organizations that are passionate about Trevecca’s mission and express their commitment through annual gift support totaling $1,000 or more in a fiscal year.

Members support the University in many ways, including scholarships, facility projects, student mission trips, athletics, academic endeavors, and unrestricted gifts. On average, more than 90 percent of all of Trevecca’s annual gift support comes from Trevecca Society members.

Homer J. & Beatrice Adams James E. Agee Jr. & Brenda P. Agee Bob M. & Shirley C. Aldrich William D. & Melanie Amburn Carlyle D. & Gerry Apple Phil & Lanora Arington Spencer A. Aubrey Barney S. Baggott Eugene W. Ball Stephen H. & Karin L. Bariteau John M. Barnes, Jr. & Julie Barnes Donald N. & Mariellyn Barnum Brandon Barr Mark D. & Deborah L. Berry Delia Biggerstaff Barnie & Carla H. Bivens Judy T. Bivens Joanna H. Blackwell Thad C. & Teresa L. Blount Vernon L. & Charline P. Bonham Dan L. & Denise Boone Bill & Betty W. Boothe Joseph P. Breen Brian S. & Jennifer Brenneman Harold L. & Joyce Bridges James W. Brooks, Jr. & Carol T. Brooks Don T. Brothers Lee Brumfield Chip & Larissa Buck David L. & Robin L. Burbrink Dwain & Beth Butler Tommy Byler David L. & Chigger J. Bynum Clive & Patricia Calder David B. & Sherry L. Caldwell Jim & Dyris K. Cardell Randy L. & Judy Carden Alfred B. Cawthorne II & Beverly A. Cawthorne John Cerasani David E. & Cheryl Childs John F. Chilton Jr. & Sara C. Chilton Jerry & Joy O. Clay

Beverly Cleckner Paul E. Cleckner Jr. & Jenny Cleckner Dean Cole Patty Cook Zachary T. & Crystalyn Cook Peggy J. Cooning Tom & Connie W. Cooper Roger W. & Carole G. Costa Marline M. Couey Gary & Phyllis B. Coulter Virgel D. & Annice Crisp Aaron M. & Abby B. Crum Harvey R. & Helen K. Cummings Earline Dance Keith C. & Valerie L. Dance A. Michael David Charles A. Davis Jr. & Yvonne Davis Doreen B. Davis Lee & Doris Davis David J. & Tina P. Diehl Dean M. & Judy Diehl Charles R. & Sandy Donaldson Lora H. Donoho Robert N. & Jayne L. Duncan Don & Nancy E. Dunlap Sarah C. Dunn John R. Dunn Jr. & Susan R. Dunn Sandra L. Dyer Tim W. & Kimberly D. Eades Wes & Roberta A. Eby David L. & Deborah Edwards J. C. Elliott Sr. & Joyce Elliott James B. & Reba J. Essary Jack & Nora Farmer Pamela H. Farmer Chris & Judith Farrell David & Ginger Ferraez Herschel K. & Phyllis Flannery Debi Fleischer Toni Foglesong Art & Nanette M. Foster Karen E. Frye Peter & Tina Funke

Bob N. & Kathy F. Furr Sidney E. & Crystal Gholson Charles & Terry A. Glaser Ronald W. Goodman Jr. Tonya Goodman Nicholas & Wendy Grasso Jeffrey A. & Sheila L. Grosvenor Aaron T. & Natalie J. Hall Mildred L. Hamner Everett A. & Esther Hanner Steve A. & Jan K. Harris Dale L. & Suzie B. Harris Donald B. & B.K. Hastings Blake & Lisa R. Hathcock Gary W. & Mitzi Head James W. & Wilma L. Hearn Kemp & Carol B. Higginbotham Jimmy L. & Teresa L. Hodge Gary L. & Edith A. Holt Jimmy L. & Shirley Horton Steve T. & Stephanie R. Hoskins Fredrick D. & Christi G. Hurt Don F. & Rena H. Irwin James T. Ivey Jr. & Cynthia G. Ivey Robbi J. Jackson Scott & Suzanne W. Jenkins Charles & Kay J. Jennings Marian E. Jewell M. Chad & Amy F. Johnson Michael T. & Sarah B. Johnson Talmadge & Genell Johnson Bill L. & Shirley Kerns Porter King Randall L. & Ruth T. Kinnersley Jim D. & Beverly G. Knight Finley & Lori M. Knowles Robert D. & Willie B. Lambert Michael & Susan J. Lane Ryan W. & Joy B. Longnecker Janice E. Lovell Tianna M. Lucas James H. Lunsford Jr. & Michelle Lunsford Clyde K. & Dorthy Faye Luttrell

Cullin Lynch Rick P. & Cheri Mann Howard & Gladys S. Marks Greg D. & Elaine Mason Ronald K. & Karla McCormack Harold & Ginny A. McCue James D. & Susan R. Means Bradley Meinck & Lee Ann Brown-Meinck Byron S. Middendorf Inez Milby David E. Miller II John R. & Melinda W. Miller Paul & Karen D. Mock Samuel M. Mokeba & Victoria Dixon-Mokeba Paul R. Montemuro Dennis L. & Wendy B. Moore Harold & Nancy Morris Gary B. & Vickie Morsch George & Sharon Mowry Jonathan H. & Kathy Mowry Ed & Judy Nash Bill A. Nichols Bill & Valerie Nichols Wendel L. & Judy C. Nixon Dale J. & Donna G. Ouderkirk Clarice Parsons Brenda J. Patterson Greg W. & Etta C. Patterson Wayne Patterson William D. & Patricia L. Pennington Ralph & Julie M. Perrey Jerry K. & Rebecca A. Pierce Gregory A. & Jeannie M. Pressley Steve M. & Gail V. Pusey Jeremy R. & Michelle R. Quick W. Gerald & Kay F. Quick Jim G. Quiggins & Streater O. Spencer-Quiggins Gary D. Ragsdale J. Howard Ragsdale Jr. J. Dwight Ragsdale Karen M. Ragsdale

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T R E V E C C A S O C I E T Y, C O N T I N U E D Susan G. Ragsdale & Peter F. Bobo John M. & Phyllis Ray Mike E. & Gloria H. Reagan Shaun L. & Laura Reynolds Philip W. & Regina Rice Alexandria B. Rippy Clyde A. & Vonne A. Rodgers Larry E. & Linda F. Rodgers John C. & Deborah L. Roler Gregory & Geraldine M. Rosser P. Michael & Jackie B. Runyan Marjorie M. Saxe Paul W. & Evangeline Schaper Chuck & Peggi Seaman Marita S. Sexton Michael R. & Lanita J. Shea Virgil & Fyreshia Showalter Wayne K. & Eleanor Sims Eileen Skinner Lamar Smith David R. & Becky Smith Jim & Sharon K. Smith Jon & Teresa F. Sparks Jeffrey B. & Janine F. Spear Norma Spear George Stadler Marcella C. Staples Katharine M. Steele Tony Steelman Robert L. Stevenson Morris H. Stocks Jr. & Cynthia A. Stocks Deborah E. Story John G. & Debbie R. Stottele Ralph E. & Sue Swallows James & Deborah A. Sweat Jeff W. & Esther C. Swink Mike & Patricia C. Tardif J. W. & Helen Taylor Michael N. & Tandy M. Taylor Tim A. & Kathy C. Taylor Christopher S. & Kayla Thompson Mel B. & Cheryl H. Thompson James M. & Holly Thomson E. Ray Thrasher Jim N. & Donna Tokarski Don E. & Anne Twining Frank T. & Doris A. Twohig Harry R. Ulmer Rick & Donna Underwood James G. Van Hook Marc A. & Sheree Vann

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Samuel P. Vann Jr. & Jennie D. Vann Donald F. & Zelma Waggoner Robert W. & Margaret H. Walker Howard T. Wall III & Kimberly K. Wall Ming & Anle J. Wang Brenda F. Weaver Marie Weaver James Webb Steve & Lena Hegi Welch W. Melvin & Joyce W. Welch James A. & Holly M. Whitby Emily Whitcomb Kenneth W. & Susan J. Whitmire Ed H. & Patsy J. Whittington Bryan & Beth Wilhelm Irmgard L. Williams Toby W. & Pat Williams Danny K. & Tracey C. Wiseman Clark & Brenda Wright Dave & Rhonda Yommer Organizations American Commercial Industrial Electric, LLC Camp Garner Creek Retreat Center Charles A. Frueauff Foundation, Inc. Church of the Nazarene Foundation Dunn Properties, LLC East Tennessee District Church of the Nazarene Education Development United Foundation, Inc. Enviro Consultant Service, LLC Equinox Information Systems Forklift Systems H & N Company Hope Plus Products, LLC Kimmins Contracting Corporation Lilly Endowment, Inc. Marsh Direct Sales, Inc. The Memorial Foundation Montemuro Law, LLC The Morning Rotary Club of Brentwood National Christian Foundation The Nixon Family Charitable Fund Pioneer College Caterers Premier Group, LLC Purity Dairies, Incorporated Quickway Carriers RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Southwestern Advantage

Storeright Self Storage SunTrust Bank Nashville Team Construction, LLC Towne Creek Realty Vann’s Enterprises, Inc. Wesleyan Investment Foundation, Inc. A special thank you to the hundreds of Nazarene churches on the Southeastern region. Through their generous members, nearly $2 million in annual support is given to Trevecca Nazarene University each year.

T R E V E C C A L E G A C Y PA R T N E R S

Trevecca Legacy Partners are individuals who have committed a legacy gift to Trevecca through their estate plans or through a life gift.

These ultimate gifts help ensure Trevecca will continue to impact the lives of students through a transforming educational experience.

Homer J. & Beatrice Adams Bob M. & Shirley C. Aldrich Glenn &Helen Barnett Mark D. & Deborah L. Berry Dan L. & Denise Boone Patricia D. Cook Peggy J. Cooning Marline M. Couey Doreen B. Davis Lora H. Donoho Don W. & Jane A. Dunnington Charlie & Beverly J. Franklin Karen E. Frye Todd P. & Frances Gary John G. & Celeste Gillespie Hilton H. & Christine Gillespie

Ronald W. Goodman Jr. J. Troy & Christy L. Grant Gary & Karen Harper Carlton F. Harvey Donald B. & B.K. Hastings Jimmy L. & Teresa L. Hodge James R. Johnson Michael T. & Sarah B. Johnson George F. Kersey Jr. Ray G. & Dee Klinger Lee D. & Meg Knapp Finley & Lori M. Knowles Janice E. Lovell Ronald K. & Karla McCormack Harold & Ginny A. McCue Bradley Meinck & Lee Ann Brown-Meinck

Inez Milby Mary C. Moore-Smith Gary B. & Vickie Morsch Delores Murray Roy T. Nix Wendel L. & Judy C. Nixon Bruce E. & Peggy L. Oldham Homer D. & Martha Paschall Steve M. & Gail V. Pusey Earl M. & Lillian Rash Paul W. & Evangeline Schaper Sammie C. Schell Chuck & Peggi Seaman Mark R. Seitter Eileen Skinner Deborah E. Story

Gary W. & Marla M. Streit Jeff W. & Esther C. Swink Shannon G. Talley Houston E. & Martha G. Thompson E. Ray Thrasher James G. Van Hook Donald F. & Zelma Waggoner W. Melvin & Joyce W. Welch James A. & Holly M. Whitby Randall P. & Karen R. White

Join the team.

When we work together, we can achieve great things. That’s the philosophy behind the Office of Alumni Engagement’s Project Support Team. With the help of your fellow alumni, you can make sure a number of projects are completed before the start of the school year, from new communion sets for chapel to the technology our IT students need to learn skills for the future. A little bit makes a big difference.

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USPS No. 394470

Treveccan

The Magazine of Trevecca Nazarene University

SUMMER 2018

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”

—JOHN DONNE

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