Cumberlands Alumni Magazine - Fall 2007

Cumberland Today FA L L

2007

AN ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Lead. Serve. Grow.

What’s inside:

New Academic Programs Offered at Cumberlands Cumberlands has largest

freshman class in 15 years A life dedicated to service

Foo t ba l l T r ad i t i o n Con t i n u e s f o r C u m b e r l a n ds : Ba t t l e f o r t he B r a s s L a n t e rn

and more!

“Change in the Cumberlands”

Dear Cumberland Alumni,

Greetings from the University of the Cumberlands Campus! Yes, Cumberlands, because after all, we are nestled in the heart of the Cumberland Mountains, we watch the Cumberland River waters rise and fall as it winds through our hamlet of Williamsburg, and we have two nearby parks, one to our east and one to our west bearing the “Cumberland” name, i.e., Cumberland Gap National Park and Cumberland Falls State Park located in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

If you haven’t been back to campus lately, well, you will be surprised upon returning to find many changes taking place on Cumberlands’ buildings and grounds. Furthermore, there are changes rapidly taking place throughout Williamsburg and Whitley County, too.

For example, ground was broken on the Harth Residence Hall, the new Correll Science Building is well underway, parking lot improvements have been completed, the Fred C. Andersen Building underwent a renovation, and on the list could go.

In Williamsburg, the downtown area received a facelift with the blasting and removal of the cliffs overlooking highway 25W. The same highway is receiving widening improvements leading to I-75, and Highway 92 West is being drastically improved in the direction of McCreary County.

“Change” is happening all around us today and it comes in large part thanks to the influence of “Change Agents,” or people who have the vision, people who plan the work and people who carry out the plan into completed results.

This summer it has been a pleasure to work with the “Change Agents” employed at your alma mater. These dedicated “Change Agents” work year ‘round to make improvements to the campus so everyone can enjoy the offerings of University of the Cumberlands.

Additionally, your Alumni Board of Directors met on August 4th in the Dr. Edward L. Hutton School of Business. This board is comprised of several “Change Agents” who volunteer their time and money to make the Alumni Association a more active and visible presence in the overall mission of UC. Your Alumni Board members are the representatives for over 20,000 living alumni of this institution around the world.

You might find it interesting to learn that while visible “change” was taking place this summer there were 29 groups representing 1700 guests who visited campus, according to Dr. Michael Colegrove ('71), Vice President for Student Services. All of this in addition to the regular summer school classes, online classes, sports camps, Mountain Outreach home construction, and regular faculty, staff and administrative meetings.

So, while summer is a time for some members of the Cumberlands family to take vacations, visit family, read a book or catch up on rest, there are “Change Agents” making campus better for the entering freshmen, returning students, faculty and alumni when the new academic year gets underway.

I want to challenge each of you to consider serving your alma mater as a “Change Agent”. Like so many others do as employees and volunteers of UC, you can make a difference, too. You can be a “Change Agent” who selflessly sacrifices to make University of the Cumberlands a transformational organization to so many people both near to campus and afar.

The next time you come to campus I would like to provide you with a personal tour of campus. Take me up on the offer, you’ll be glad you did, and we will be glad to see you.

In closing, please be sure to mark your calendar now for the dates of Saturday, February 2, 2008, when UC will be inducting its newest members into the Athletic Hall of Fame (see back page for more information). We’ll be looking forward to seeing you on campus then.

Sincerely,

Dave Bergman, '89 Alumni Director dbergman@ucumberlands.edu

2006-2007 Alumni Association Board of Directors President

Dr. Terry Dixon, '68

President-Elect Bill Lyttle, '67

Past President Dick Koeniger, '67

Secretary

Dr. Wheeler Conover, '87

Contents

Term Expiring 2008 Laura Keown, '82 Ralph Lipps, '70 Kime’ Espich Murphy, '82 Sharon Parrott, '68

Term Expiring 2009

Andy Abbott, '94 Jeff Barker, '94 Mary Doyle Johnson, '48 David Rhodes, '80

Term Expiring 2010

Susan Rice Bradley, '98 Patti Mullins, '91 Richard Prewitt, '76 V.L. Stonecipher, '66

Cumberland Today is published by the Office of Media Relations. Mail contributions, letters and address changes to Alumni Services, 7075 College Station Dr., University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Graphic Designer Jamey Temple '03

University Photographers Jeff Meadors '96 Nancy Phelps, staff

Contributors

Dave Bergman '89 Kim Hamby '08 Nancy Phelps, staff Carl Roberts '07 Kelly Schnee '07 Jamey Temple '03 Sports Information Department Sue Wake '70

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Campus News................................................................2, 3 Faculty/Staff ..............................................................2, 10 Campus Construction ......................................................3 Alumni Spotlights ..........................................4, 5, 20, 21 Where Are They Now?......................................................5 Graduation ........................................................................6 Alumni News......................................................................7 Athletic News ................................................................8, 9 Mountain Outreach ........................................................11 Alumni & Family Weekend ....................................12, 13 Tribute Gifts ..............................................................14-16 Class Notes ................................................................16-24

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Examples of students and alumni who are leading, serving, and growing.

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New Academic Programs Offered at Cumberlands

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niversity of the Cumberlands has expanded its biology, communication arts, and health, exercise and sport science departments. Beginning in the fall semester, the biology department is offering an ecology conservation studies track, the communication arts department will include a new minor in journalism and health, exercise and sport science will offer a major in fitness and sport management.

“We are really excited to offer our students more variety in our programs,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs Larry Cockrum. “It will give them the opportunity to seek new avenues for a rewarding career.”

The ecology conservation studies track is the first of several to be added to the biology department. “This is an important addition to the department since it is projected that the job market will see a large growth in employment opportunities

for this field of study in the next ten years,” said Cockrum.

The communication arts minor in journalism offers courses to prepare students in such areas as interviewing, writing in a professional environment, writing in Associated Press style, as well as writing features, entertainment news and sports articles. The minor also includes a practicum that focuses on writing and editing stories by involving the class in the publication of the campus newspaper.

The practicum offers valuable experience in photography and publication design.

The health, exercise and sport science department major in fitness and sport management is an interdisciplinary major with the business department. Students will be prepared for jobs in health and wellness, corporate fitness, sport and athletic administration and community recreation. Students

will have the option to take an exam for national certification in the fitness and sport management field.

“This major will be of great benefit to our students since the fitness and sport management field is rapidly growing and is a vital factor in the well-being of our community and nation,” said Cindi Norton, department chair.

Cockrum added, “As in the past, University of the Cumberlands will continue to seek out new programs of study that encourage students to think critically and creatively as well as prepare them for lives of responsible service and leadership.”

Faculty news...

DR. JIM ROSS

DR. JEAN HUNT

Hunt announced her retirement after teaching in the psychology department for seven years.

DR. THOMAS FRAZIER '69

Frazier, a faculty member at the University for over 30 years, is the new English and modern languages department chair.

DR. THOMAS FISH

Fish assumed the role as Cumberlands’ new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Fish is the former chair of the English and modern foreign languages department.

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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Jim Ross announced his retirement after 20 years of employment at Cumberlands. Ross was also a biology professor at the University.

MS. MARIANNE WORTHINGTON

Worthington’s poetry chapbook titled, “Larger Bodies Than Mine,” recently won the 2007 Appalachian Book of the Year Award. She is a communications arts professor.

Cumberlands has largest freshman class in 15 years

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Building on tradition

he largest freshman class since 1992 recently began fall classes at University of the Cumberlands.

Correll Science Complex

Phase three of construction on the science building began this summer. The new addition will add 28,000 square feet and numerous classrooms and lecture halls. When completed, the building will be a replica of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home. Classes in the new building will begin in January of 2009.

The new freshmen class includes ten sets of twins who are shown here.

The 481 new students represent 24 states and nine countries. The countries rep-

resented include China, Korea, Venezuela, Nepal, Colombia, Russia, Brazil, Canada, and Nigeria.

“Not only are these students strong academically, they are incredibly talented,

motivated and offer a wide range of perspectives and experiences,” said Erica

Harris, director of admissions. “They want to make a difference in the world.

We are very excited to welcome this class!”

Jean Marion Smiddy Memorial Garden and Fountain

President James H. Taylor ('68) unveiled a plaque and painting of the late Jean Marion “Mimi” Smiddy for whom the newly constructed memorial garden is named. Funding was provided by her husband J. Charles Smiddy, a trustee of the University since 1995. The engraved plaque hangs inside the J. Charles Smiddy Learning Resource Center, facing the newly constructed garden and fountain.

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Harth Hall

A recent gift from Christian philanthropist, Lenora Fuson Harth, was given to construct Lenora Fuson Harth Hall, in loving memory of her daughter, Deborah Leah Harth. When completed, the residence hall will contain 25,842 square feet of floor space to accommodate 96 female students in 12 suites. Each suite will contain four bedrooms, a commons room and a bathroom. Construction is already underway and should be complete in 12 to 18 months.

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A life dedicated to service

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hether or not you have seen the movie “Blood Diamond,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, you have probably purchased or received a diamond in your lifetime.

The movie “Blood Diamond” is loosely based on Sierra Leone’s civil war and the diamond trade. According to Reuters, Sierra Leone’s 1991-2002 civil war was funded partly by diamonds mined in the southern and eastern parts of the country. This helped lead to a global campaign against so-called blood diamonds mined in conflict zones.

Though this story isn’t about how a diamond is forever, it is about a man from this West African country who is using his abilities and resources to empower his people.

The right to live Dr. Jimmy Kamso-Pratt ('75), a towering man in his mid 50’s, bustles through the West Tennessee Healthcare clinic. Today, Pratt isn’t scheduled to work but is needed. The waiting room is crowded with mothers holding sick babies. A sniffling five-year-old reads “Highlights.”

For Pratt, this is a distraction. A day off seems foreign when there’s an opportunity to serve. Yet, he is wise enough to know that giving an interview about his mission is serving, too.

When he finally sits under the hot, bright lights and ready to be filmed (the interview was also video-taped), he speaks matter-of-factly, and even perches on the end of his stool while resting his arms on the examining table. He’s learned not to be wasteful, not even with his words.

“If I didn’t have the opportunity to go to University of the Cumberlands, I wouldn’t be sitting here today,” Pratt says. “My life would be quite different.”

Though his statement may sound cliché, he quickly squashes the idea. He says that in his native Sierra Leone the average life expectancy is 42 years. At 56, he’s surpassed the average and knows he’s blessed to be alive, to be in the United States and to be well-educated.

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The right to an education While attending a Christian high school in Sierra Leone, Pratt met a man who worked for Cumberland Today

the Peace Corps. He suggested that Pratt attend a college in the U.S. and mentioned Cumberland College (now University of the Cumberlands).

Dr. Boswell, then President of Cumberlands, sent an application to Pratt and later offered him a scholarship.

“I was shocked,” Pratt says, his eyes widening as if he is still amazed. “I didn’t know something like that would happen for me.”

Pratt, the first in his family to finish high school and the first to go to college, arrived on Cumberlands’ campus set in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and found that Eastern Kentucky wasn’t as different as he had expected.

“Even though I’m from Africa, the people who come from Appalachia like Harlan, Kentucky, those little towns, those guys were just like me. They came from really, really poor backgrounds. Some of them were black. Some of them were white. But I met people who’ve come from the same environments that I did back home. I felt at home,” he says.

Pratt’s tone is not sentimental but grateful. He recounts his involvement in extracurricular activities such as theatre, choir, and soccer; and says that out of all the schools he’s been to (he received his M.D. and Ph.D. at University of Tennessee and Louisiana State University, respectively) that he felt the most comfortable at Cumberland.

“The kind of people I met at Cumberland, the kind of people who came from hum-

ble backgrounds, they treated me nicely. I always had the desire that when I get to where I’m going, I’m going to treat everybody, I don’t care what their background, I’d be able to treat them as equal and nice and do whatever I could for them,” he says.

The right to serve Though Pratt knew he wanted to serve in some capacity, he didn’t always know he wanted to be a doctor.

“I knew I wanted to do something in the healthcare field because of what has happened to my family. My mother gave birth to 11 children. Out of those 11, six died in childbirth, so I knew I wanted to do something in healthcare, because I always asked the questions, ‘Why did my brother die? Why did my sister die?’” he says.

His family wasn’t the only to suffer from loss. Pratt says that someone died in about every family he knew; and as a child, he also questioned death’s frequency and measure.

The idea of becoming a doctor wasn’t fathomable to him as a young boy because he didn’t have mentors—doctors, nurses, or pharmacists. It wasn’t until he attended Cumberland that becoming a doctor became a possibility.

“The compassion that I saw at Cumberland prepared me to do the kind of medicine that I do. You don’t have to be a rich person to receive treatment here at this clinic [East Jackson Medical Center in Jackson, Tenn.] or in my clinics at Sierra Leone,” he says.

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Where are they now?

B i l l an Freem

Bill Freeman ('49) has served Cumberland in many roles during his 44 years at the University. Director of admissions, assistant to the president for development, director of public and media relations, professor of speech and campus photographer—these are all roles Freeman has filled at one time or another.

Though it is difficult for him to name just one, Freeman said, “I have many fond memories of Cumberland.”

“Bill Freeman is Mr. Cumberland,” said Dave Bergman, '89, director of alumni services.

After receiving an A.A. from Cumberland College, a B.S. from Union College and an M.A. from University of Tennessee, Freeman came back to Williamsburg to continue the Cumberland family tradition.

Freeman has remained active since his retirement. He enjoys playing golf and until recently, water-skiing.

“It was just time to hang up my skis,” he said.

His brother, Dr. Charles Freeman ('42), went on to become an optometrist before returning to Williamsburg to practice his trade and serve on the University’s board of trustees. Freeman’s parents also attended Cumberland, as did his wife, Wanda Bowling ('61).

Pratt has been working for West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation for over 11 years. He divides his time between the clinic in Tennessee and his mission work in Sierra Leone. His projects include Hands to Hearts: Project Africa and Toys for Africa. He, along with West Tennessee Healthcare’s president, started Hands to Hearts seven years ago after the two travelled to Sierra Leone to see what could be done. Hands to Hearts provides free medicine and healthcare services to those in need and educates the country’s less privileged children, while Toys for Africa collects toys and clothing to be distributed amongst the people in Sierra Leone.

Besides working his own free health clinic and distributing toys and clothing, Pratt also volunteers with a Christian health organization.

“The organization has about 200 hospitals in Sierra Leone. The country is about the size of Kentucky. They have hospitals, but they don’t have doctors because most of them left because of the civil war,” he said.

Though he has retired from Cumberland, his presence and guidance are still felt. He has set an outstanding precedent for everyone who currently occupies one of his past positions.

“Bill was my professor before he was my colleague; I respected him in both capacities,” Bergman said.

The civil war destroyed the economic and medical systems. The death toll from the war is estimated at 50,000 and more than one million people were displaced. According to CNN.com, the country is the second poorest in the world.

“I try to help as much as I can. Here in this country [U.S.A.], people are so lucky because there’s so much you can get,” Pratt says.

“Over there, there’s very little, and a lot of these people die at a very young age from preventable things. Most of them [diseases] are preventable infectious diseases like malaria or typhoid.”

Pratt says that the infant mortality rate is about 25%. Out of every four children, one will die by age five. He’s been able to whittle that number down with medicinal supplies and education, but there’s more to do.

“In Africa, we’re behind in every area.

Education, I know, is what will help us out, because look at me,” he says.

Currently, Pratt says his organization needs medicine, clothing, toys, volunteers and

more importantly, funding. The financial burden rests primarily on Pratt, though West Tennessee Healthcare does give him allowances for medicine and other supplies.

“I know I can’t help everybody, but I’m trying my best to help as many people as I can so that people can have the same opportunities I’ve had. That’s why I’m trying to help so they can live a better life than they’re living now,” Pratt says.

Though it’s evident Pratt isn’t a salesman, he does offer a gentle plea for his people. He asks for volunteers and any contributions people can muster. He even answers potential questions and relieves concerns. “Sierra Leone is a safe place now. The people are friendly.”

To volunteer or send a contribution, Pratt says to contact the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation.

“Without an education, I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing now. So, you see, education helps a lot,” he says. “You don’t know where you’ll be able to serve.”

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G r a d u a t i o n ceremony includes new During the May 2007 commencement ceremony, a new tradition began at University of the Cumberlands. Along with a diploma, each Cumberlands’ graduate received a nickel. This further cements the University’s image as a place where old traditions are respected and new traditions are established.

Dr. Jim Taylor ('68), president of University of the Cumberlands, told those in attendance, “As you know, the Patriot is the University’s mascot and nickname. Going back to the Patriots of the seventeen hundreds, as a group they were men and women representing the full array of social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, just as are our graduates today. They included college students like Alexander Hamilton, planters like Thomas Jefferson, and farmers like George Washington. The most prominent leaders of the Patriots are referred to this day as the Founding Fathers of the United States.”

Taylor continued, “Today, each graduate, after receiving his or her diploma, will be handed a 2007 nickel with Thomas Jefferson’s likeness on the front.” Then, Taylor challenged each graduate by saying, “Let this token gift from the alumni association serve as your reminder to make wise choices, to have faith in God, to persevere and to believe in possibilities, just as did the first Patriots.”

Taylor closed his remarks, “We urge you to continue your industriousness and to expand upon your learning—become a student of life whether in post graduate studies or in self initiated learning. And, along the way, always remember your days at Cumber-

land and the many friends you have made who

have touched your heart and your life. Your journey through the future begins today. Your Cumberland education will serve you well in whatever endeavor you choose.”

Dave Bergman ('89), alumni director, said, “Each student understands that the nickel represents the investment Cumberland has put into his or her education.”

According to Steve Allen ('93), vice president for student financial planning, Cumberland students are awarded more than 23 million dollars in financial aid each year; more than 8 million of those dollars come straight from the University.

By setting an example of giving, and by expecting much of its students, University of the Cumberlands strives to produce graduates who will live out the immortal words of Thomas Jefferson: “Go on deserving applause, and you will be sure to meet with it; and the way to deserve it is to be good, and to be industrious.”

Outstanding Graduates '07 Katie Houck

David Atwood

Now working on Master’s in church music and counseling

Middle School Education Major Now teaches in a local middle school

Beckley, West Virginia Church Music Major

Houck served on the Baptist Campus Ministry Leadership Team, Family Groups, Appalachian Ministries; participated in Chorale, Chamber Choir and the All-Collegiate Choir for the Kentucky Music Education Association; and was a volunteer youth group representative for the Terra Nova Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

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Atwood participated in the INSIGHTS program as a STAR, was a staff writer and cartoonist for the Patriot, worked as a Resident Assistant for two years, performed in two Madrigal Dinners, volunteered in Appalachian Ministries, and participated in Baptist Campus Ministry’s Discipleship Now and Revival Weekends and mission trips.

Alumni in the news

Dr. Margaret Combs, chair of the business administration department, gives Ray Lipps (pictured right, along with his wife Patricia) a framed thank you gift from University of the Cumberlands students. On September 22, a Hutton School of Business classroom was dedicated in Lipps’ honor. The Ray Lipps Room is located on the second floor of the Hutton School of Business, Room 203.

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Foot ball Tradition Contin u e s f o r Cumber lands:

B attle for the Bras s Lantern

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The Patriots celebrate their 24-19 win over the Union College Bulldogs on September 1st.

eeply rooted in the history of University of the Cumberlands football program is the intense rivalry with the Union College Bulldogs.

Each year the rivals take the field of battle with a simple goal in mind: bring home the brass lantern.

The brass lantern is the traveling trophy offered up as the prize for the victor of the annual battle. The series rivalry started in 1985, but it wasn’t until 1995 that the meetings were known as the Battle of the Brass Lantern. By tradition, the winner of the contest keeps the trophy until the following year. The lantern represents the coal mining industry, paying homage to major industry in southeastern Kentucky where both colleges are located.

“I think that the tradition of the battle for the brass lantern is great for the two schools,” said Head Coach John Bland. “It is great for any size college to have rivalries and promote their schools in a positive way.” The 2007 season is the second for Bland as head coach.

The 2007 game was played on September 1, under the lights at Corbin High School's Campbell Field. It was a close game, but University of the Cumberlands will keep the brass lantern this year, defeating Union 24-19.

Bob Evans, a freshman from Groveland, Fla., was named the NAPA Auto Parts Player of the Game.

Memorable Battles

1988— Cumberland 36, Union 31— The Bulldogs were looking to put a blemish on Cumberland’s perfect record. The game went back and forth, but ultimately Cumberland prevailed 36-31 en route to a 100 regular-season record and the Mid-South Conference championship.

1993—Cumberland 12, Union 9— In a cold, dreary game, neither team was able to put many points on the board as WYMT-TV filmed the game live for the fans of Eastern Kentucky for the last time. It came down to a field goal as the game was tied at 9, with little time remaining, Union called all their time outs trying unsuccessfully to freeze Cumberland’s kicker. The Patriots’ golden leg nailed the ball through the uprights and gave Cumberland the win.

2001—Union 24, Cumberland 17— The Bulldogs headed into the fourth quarter winning 16-3 and appeared to be well on their way to victory. However, Cumberland scored early in the fourth to make it 16-10. Then with 1:23 to play, Cumberland scored on a 1-yard run to go up 17-16. Union then went six plays for 87 yards for the game-winning score of 24-17. The win was Tommy Reid’s first as the Bulldogs’

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head coach and Chuck King’s first loss in a Union game as the Patriots head man.

2003—Cumberland 25, Union 11— In their homecoming game, the Bulldogs held their opponents to an average of 394.9 yards per game, but this night was going to be different for Union. Their defense held the Patriots to 10 passing yards but allowed them a total of 513 yards on the ground. Union gained 140 yards in the air and 115 on the ground, but Cumberland went on to win the game 25-11.

2006—Cumberlands 21, Union 9— After a scoreless first half, the Patriots start out the third quarter with a fumble which led to a field goal by Union. The Patriots answered back with 14 straight points leaving only 12:03 in the game for the Bulldogs to fight back . . . and fight back they did, with a 62-yard pass and a 1-yard rush to bring the score to 14-9 after the failed 2-point-conversion. Cumberlands scored again, bringing the final score to 21-9 and the return of the Brass Lantern.

The win was John Bland’s first as the Patriot’s head coach. This also marked the first time the game was played on neutral ground. The game was held in Corbin, Ky. at Campbell Field and was hosted by the Corbin Varsity Club.

UC's Dare to Compare Benefits Community

University of the Cumberlands hosted the vention is by informing the students on the dination, and balance, but we can measure these five elements and work on ways to im“Dare to Compare” Health and Fitness Fair importance of health and fitness.

“One can increase their health by working prove them.” on Thursday, October 4. The fair occurs in Many Patriot athletes helped out at the both April and October and is in its sixth year on the five basic components of health, but of existence. “Dare to Compare” is designed only if they know how,” commented event. They worked the different stations and informed all of the attendees about the to help inform the community on importance of health and fitness. Senhealth and fitness issues. Numerous ior volleyball player Sara Crooke (JefferUC students either worked or particison City, Tenn.) was excited to take part pated in the events, and area elemenin such an important activity. “I believe tary, middle and high school students it is important for college athletes to traveled to take part in the day’s activstay informed on health issues so we ities. can help out those in our community Associate professor of psycholthat may not know a lot about health ogy at UC and Director of Training and fitness,” said Crooke. and Development at Cumberland University of the Cumberlands’ River Comprehensive Care, Brad “Dare to Compare” is only one way Humphrey, helped to organize the that the school is attempting to change event. “Today we are trying to make a the culture of sport. Following the ideas difference,” said Humphrey. “Every set out by NAIA’s Champions of Charsingle condition in medical health is acter, which is a program designed to made worse by obesity. These people promote an understanding of character need to understand how to overcome values in sport and to reach out and edpoor health, and that is what we are A University of the Cumberlands student assists a local student as she uses a body fat analyzer. ucate all NAIA college athletes, striving for today.”

According to a Stanford University study, Humphrey. “Cardio-vascular endurance, per- coaches, parents and the rest of the commuthe average freshman on a college campus centage of body fat and BMI, muscular en- nity, UC hopes to continue to have a drastic gains 20 pounds their first year. These num- durance, flexibility, and muscular strength are impact on improving the lives of all of those bers have increased in the last few years and the five components of health related fitness. associated with the school and the rest of the are projected to continue to rise. The only pre- We do not have a way to measure agility, coor- community.

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Cumberlands Freshman Walks for a Cure

aron Howell, a freshman tennis player at University of the Cumberlands, demonstrated true Champion of Character values when he raised over $1,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in the September 29, Walk for Diabetes in Newport, Ken-

tucky.

With the help of sponsorship coming from family, friends and UC faculty members, Aaron walked for his fifth straight year to raise money to help support the cure for diabetes. It is his fourth consecutive year that he has raised more than $1,000 for the cause. Juvenile diabetes is classified as Type 1 diabetes and is usually diagnosed in children or young adults. This form of diabetes prevents the body from producing insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life.

As many as 3 million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a disease that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation. JDRF sponsored the fundraising walk, which covers three miles, and has a total of 200 different walking events every year. Their mission is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. A cure is appearing to become more and more attainable thanks to continued progress in research.

Aaron reigns from Batavia, Ohio, where he attended Batavia High School. He was diagnosed with diabetes nearly seven years ago and loves participating in the event each year. “It has been very motivating the past five years to see that there are so many people walking at the event to help find a cure for diabetes,” said Aaron. “It is important to me to take part in the walk because diabetes is something that I have had to deal with everyday and a cure is extremely important. On the day of the event, there are tons of people there, all supporting the same cause. Even the Xavier University’s Women’s basketball team has been there in the past to help push strollers during the walk.”

Visit jdrf.org to learn more about the Walk for Diabetes or other ways of contributing to finding a cure for the disease.

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Faculty and staff receive service awards University of the Cumberlands held its 15th annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner on April 21st. Three members of the faculty and staff were honored with merit awards for their commitment and service. University of the Cumberlands congratulates these award winners.

Ms. Jane Carter ('75), associate professor of business, is the recipient of the 2007 William T. Miles Community Service Award. As Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, she helps to select projects that will stimulate economic development and reduce poverty

in Southeastern Kentucky. Among her many campus responsibilities, she is the chair of the International Studies committee. She has tirelessly promoted our study abroad programs in England, France, Spain, China and Thailand. During the summer of 2006, Carter traveled extensively in Asia, building relationships for the university and recruiting potential students.

Ms. Emily Meadors ('82) is the recipient of the 2007 Service Award for fulltime administrators and non-teaching staff. For over three decades, she has worked at Cumberland starting as a secretary in Admissions and Development and currently serving as the University’s Registrar. She helps students understand and satisfy the University’s academic reg-

ulations from the time they first start until they graduate. For the faculty, Meadors is a constant source of information and guidance when dealing with advisees.

The recipient of the 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award is Ms. Jolly Sharp ('74), associate professor of English. One student describes her as “an amazing teacher and an amazing person.” She “pushes students to reach loftier heights, but she is also able to come down to the student’s level.”

Sharp is currently working on her doctorate at Middle Tennessee State University. A colleague says, “To her, teaching is much more than a mere job; it is a calling, an academic ministry.” In addition, Sharp has trained others, both on and off campus, in sign language.

Why Give to a College That Already Has Enough?

Reprinted by permission from the author and The Chronicle of Higher Education issue dated July 6, 2007

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he law of diminishing returns, a simple but powerful concept that is widely known by everyone with a rudimentary understanding of economics, is often flagrantly disregarded by many — including the richest among us. The law states that there comes a time when additional infusion of a factor of production no longer leads to an increase in productivity. In fact, an increase in a factor of production may lead to negative productivity. Thus, bigger is not always better, and more is not always wiser.

This simple but important economic concept is generally observed religiously by investors who wish to maximize their returns. Investors search ardently for opCumberland Today

portunities that will bring them the most returns and diversify their investments by redirecting funds to other ventures promising better yields. Although governments often indulge in endless and mindless expenditures on projects of dubious value, no business becomes successful by violating the principle of diminishing returns.

Why, then, do private donors — some of them entrepreneurs who should know better — engage in mindless donations of their money? After all, one who gives money to a university must (or should) have done so with a serious thought about the difference that money would make at the chosen institution. In this sense, "return on investment" refers to a concrete, positive change.

Yet in the past 10 years, donors have

parted with vast sums of money in donations to colleges and universities that truly do not need them. When a university is richer than several countries put together, when a university can comfortably live off the returns on its billions of dollars in endowment, and when a university can no longer convincingly demonstrate how new money will make a concrete difference in the academic experience of faculty members and students, additional donations to the university are not only mindless but outright wasteful.

In February, Jerry Yang, the CEO and a co-founder of Yahoo and a trustee of Stanford, and his wife were reported to have donated $75-million to Stanford University. This is a generous deed, and continued on page 25

An Interview with Mountain Outreach Director Marc Hensley

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ince the program's start in 1982, Mountain Outreach (MO) has constructed 126 homes for members of the surrounding communities. The ministry also makes needed home repairs and distributes donated clothing, shoes, coats, blankets, personal hygiene products and other items to meet the most basic of needs. Marc Hensley ('05), director of MO, talks about the group’s summer work.

How many homes were completed this summer? 3

Where are the homes located? We built one on Hwy 779 in Eastern Whitley County, one at Ellison Bend Road on the Southern end of Whitley County, and another in Southern Laurel County, just across the line.

What were the conditions of the home recipients' previous residences? We had a single mother of two living in a borrowed trailer, a family of four living in a two room block building, and a senior couple with many medical conditions living in a 1971 model trailer.

Besides construction, what other services did MO provide? We have provided clothes, furniture, and housewares for displaced families.

How many students volunteered this summer?

We had 10 on the summer team, an additional three high school volunteers and one University professor.

On average, how long does it take MO to complete a house?

Depending upon the size and the skill level of groups that come to help us, it can be anywhere from five to 15 days. We built one house this year in five, one in 10 and one in 15 days.

Have there been any upgrades to the MO houses this year?

If so, what were they? On the home for the senior couple, we did redesign the floor plan, which took out one bedroom. We also increased the size of the bathroom, which opened up the house, and we installed 36” doors all the way through, trying to plan for wheelchair access. It’s a great plan for an elderly home.

How did your students interact with other volunteers? Very well…it is always amazing to see how high school students look up to college students. We have excellent role models on the sum-

mer team; on the other side, the adults who come and help us are always amazed at the ability and the skill level of our summer teams.

How did the students interact with the home recipients?

Extremely well. They are closer to the recipients because they work with them most of the summer whereas the visitors coming in, just get a week with them. It ends up with great relationships forming between the summer team and the recipients.

How did the home recipients respond when viewing their completed homes? It’s always very emotional, because it’s a process that we try to explain, but until someone witnesses it and then becomes the receiver of a home, it’s almost overwhelming.

What is your favorite memory from this summer? To see the look on the face of a 15-year-old when you show him/her how to build something. You can tell that they just trust you that this will turn out like it is supposed to. Then it does, and you can see pure joy on their faces and almost disbelief that they built something.

Why is MO important to this area? Because we are the last hope for some families, and because we may be the only Jesus some people will ever see.

What sets this community service program apart from other programs? The fact that we acknowledge everything we do is for the Glory of Christ!

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A Tribute Gift shows love and respect for the person being honored or memorialized. It says to others that the world is a better place because of this person. Through a Tribute Gift to University of the Cumberlands, a memory of the past or an honor of the present is tied to the future, as it is made to live on in the lives of our students. The size of the gift you send is up to you. Many send the amount they would spend on floral arrangements. Gifts generally range from $15 to $1,000, but the right amount for you is the one your heart tells you to send.

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For a Memorial Gift, the family of the one you wish to memorialize is sent an appropriate card the same day the gift is received by the university. Then the name of the giver and the deceased will be listed in the next issue of Cumberland Today.

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Your gift will provide a lasting legacy for our students as it is used to help provide scholarship and workshop assistance, books, supplies, food and housing, and many other supportive services.

If you would like to send a gift to be included in our Tribute Gift Program, please send the gift along with the appropriate additional information to: Tribute Gifts University of the Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

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In Memory Of: George Hensley Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake In Memory Of: Lawrence Hymo Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake

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In Memory Of: Alfred Link Given By: Mrs. Dorothy Rose Gilliam Ms. Dorothy A. Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. White

In Memory Of: “Miss Mac” Emma McPherson Given By: Cumberland College Women’s Club In Memory Of: Nellie Cravens Mitchell Given By: Ms. Lena L. Parker

In Memory Of: Constance G. Moore, My Wife Library Assistant, Cumberland College 1954-57 Given By: Mr. John R. Moore In Memory Of: John Peterson Given By: Advocate Trinity Hospital Department of Quality Improvement Dr. & Mrs. Paul Crawford Ms. Dolores Davis Dr. & Mrs. Walter Blaine Early, III Mr. & Mrs. Duane Kringen Reverend & Mrs. Jerry Sester Ms. Joan L. Terveer In Memory Of: Nate Pilant Given By: Ms. Nila R. Bader Mrs. Alice Bowling Mrs. Suanne Hirshy Early Dr. Gina Herring Dr. David Bruce Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Kinney Dr. Cynthia P. Norton Mrs. Fay Partin Dr. & Mrs. Charles A. Pilant Mrs. Elaine Pigford In Memory Of: John Smith, Jr., '74 Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Edward Sergent

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Class Notes 1930’s

EDGAR CROLEY ('39) was recently honored at the Board of Directors meeting for more than 50 years of dedicated service and loyalty to the Highland Cemetery Board of Directors.

1940’s ANA FRANCES PARKER RUTHERFORD ('46) is residing in Morristown, Tenn., where she is an Emeritus of University of Tennessee. She has one daughter Jennifer McNeill, a graduate of Furman University, who is also a national certified elementary art teacher in Greenville, South Carolina.

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ELMER WEST ('41) and his wife Betsy were recently honored by President Tom Graves, at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Va., for their support and dedication to the seminary. They both have played very important parts in the development and success of the institution. Dr. West was named Honorary Life Trustee by the seminary’s Board of Trustees. He is the first ever to receive that honor.

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DAMON BROWN ('56) and his wife, Mary Lou Boyd Brown ('48), have both recently retired from the Highland Cemetery Board of Directors after many years of faithful service.

PAUL ESTES ('56), retired owner of Whitley County Broadcasting, Incorporated, was recently honored by Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison for his many years of service on the city council.

PEGGY (COOPER) INKS ('55) has been nominated for the 2007 Agape Fest Horizon Award for her Gospel singing. Agape Fest was held May 31 through June 3 in Hughes Spring, Texas. Peggy and her husband, Don, reside in London, Ky.

1960’s

JOHN CLIFTON ('67) announced his retirement in May 2007. John was the principal at Whitley County School System’s Boston Elementary School for seven years. He also served as the Mayor of Jellico, Tenn., for two terms. He began his teaching career in 1967, at a school in Bellafontaine, Ohio, where he taught 7th grade science.

PEGGY (BROCK) COX ('63) lives in Corbin, Ky., with her husband, Charles E. Cox. They have two children, Charles, Jr., and Nancy Forcht.

Peggy is employed at Rawlings Realty Company after retiring from the Corbin Independent School System.

DR. JOSEPH E. EARLY, SR. ('63), retired VicePresident for Academic Affairs, University of the Cumberlands, was recently honored by Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison for his many years of service on the city council.

TERRY DIXON ('68) recently accepted the position of provost and chief academic officer with American Inter-Continental University, Atlanta, Ga. He and his wife, Evelyn, are relocating from Prattsville, Ala. DAVID FUSON ('69) has retired from Ford Motor Company. He resides in Trenton, Mich., with his wife, Linda, and children, Shane and Chantele.

GLADYS DODSON GREVER ('63) married Michael Grever in 1968, and has a son, Paul Anthony, and a daughter, Karen. Gladys is a grandmother to three grandsons and one granddaughter. Husband Michael retired from Kroger Company in 2002, and Gladys retired

from Forest Hills School District, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2001. She now works as an ESL instructor for Newport Industrial Schools.

DELLA RACHEL SELLERS INGRAM ('69) is living in Wallens Creek, Ky., with her husband, George W. Ingram ('67). Della and George are retired school teachers from Bell County School System. They have two children, Mike, who is the current president of the Bell County Bar Association, and Becky, who is an adjunct teacher for Southeast Community College. Becky also teaches full time at Harlan County Christian School.

LARRY IRWIN (’61) received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilmington College in 1979, and he went on to receive his Masters of Business Administration from BaldwinWallace College in Berea, Ohio in 1983. He currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife Margie of 40 years. He is self-employed and has been an adjunct faculty member of Delaware Technical Community College since 1992.

JIM MCKNIGHT ('65) is the manager of Airgas International in London, Ky. Airgas is the nation’s second largest safety apparel distributor.

MAUDIE LEE MURPHY ('69) is living in Illinois.

After graduation she taught school for seven or eight years and later worked as a waitress and currently as a custodian. She was married for 15 ½ years and has two grown children.

HOWARD EDWIN SHELTON ('62) and his wife, Millie, have recently moved back to Williamsburg and opened Milly’s On Main Café.

Howard taught school for 31 years in Ohio and also coached baseball and basketball before retiring and returning to Williamsburg.

FRED YADEN ('69) was sworn in as the new Laurel County Sheriff, London, Ky., in early January.

1970's

DONNA SUE LITTLE ABNER ('76) is residing in Corbin, Ky., along with her husband, Carl, and their son, Travis Christopher. One is a real estate broker, owning Abner Realty, and one is a technical writer/medicare content specialist.

BILL CAMPBELL ('75) and his wife, Gayle, have recently moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico to serve as the new senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Alamogordo. After graduating from Cumberland College in 1975, Bill was awarded a master of divinity degree by MidAmerica Baptist Theological Seminary in

Memphis, Tenn., in 1995, and a doctor of ministry degree by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., in 2004. He has been working with churches of various denominations, public schools, local businesses and families to prevent drug and alcohol abuse among children and teens. The ultimate goal for Dr. Campbell is to introduce people to faith in Jesus Christ. Dr. and Mrs. Campbell have been married for 33 years and have three grown children: William Paul, David Bryan and Crystal Michelle.

BUZZ CARLOFTIS ('73) was recently elected to his fifth term as County Judge Executive in Rockcastle County. He is the first person since 1850 to hold this office for more than two terms.

ALBERT E. CHITWOOD, JR. ('74) returned to New Smyrna Beach, Fla., after graduating, to teach middle school. In 1975, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he completed officer candidate school and fiscal management program. He was selected Captain just before returning to school and earning a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, Calif. He has worked with Scott Paper Company in Philadelphia, Pa., in the human resource department for 10 years, joined Rand McNally Map Company in 1989 for 12 years and is currently working with Featherlite Luxury Coaches in Sanford, Fla., where he has been for eight years as their human resource director.

GARY I. CONLEY ('70) is currently living in Hindman, Ky., with his wife, June. Gary is the executive vice president and general counsel of Kentucky River Properties, LLC.

WILLIAM E. COOK ('72) is now living in Houston, where he is enjoying his eight-year-old daughter and two grandchildren and playing golf as often as he can.

DARYL KIM COX ('76) has spent the last 21 years in West Africa with the International Mission Board of SBC and is currently living in Kankan, Guinea, working among the Maninka people. He married Glenda Quick ('77), and they have three sons. Their eldest son, Juston ('01) is also a Cumberland graduate, and he married Mindy Nance ('01).

RAYMOND COX ('70) was inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 17. Raymond was honored for his accomplishments as a member of Cumberland’s basketball team.

DR. DANIEL WADE (DANNY) DAVIS ('78) was

called to serve as senior pastor of the Mount Hermon Baptist Church of Danville, Va., in November 2006. He had served as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Clermont, Fla., for the past 11 years.

ANTHONY C. DEAL ('79) is residing in Louisville, Ky., where he is currently a full-time student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary after a 20-year career in retail management at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. He is the minister of music and worship at Evergreen Baptist Church in Frankfort, Ky. He has two children: Heather Elizabeth, age 26, graduate student at Baylor University in Waco, Texas; and Thomas Anthony, age 22, attending IU Southeast.

DUANE FLORO ('79), his wife, Deana, and their four children Justin, Melissa, Jordan and Lauren are residing in Dublin, Ohio, where Duane is earning his Doctorate of Ministries degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife is working as an assistant to a doctor in the Columbus area.

CHERYL GRAHAM ('79) lives in Corbin, Ky., where she is a pediatric nurse practitioner at Corbin Pediatrics.

DONNA LYNN HICKMAN GARNETT ('76), a graduate of the nursing program as Donna Lynn Stanley, is currently living in Middlesboro, Ky. HENRY DALE HALL ('74) was sworn in as the U.S. Director of Fish and Wildlife in October of 2005, after being nominated by President George Bush and confirmed by the U. S. Senate.

JUDITH VICTORIA HENSLEY ('74) is living in Loyall, Ky., where she has several occupations.

She is an author, a photographer, a columnist, a middle school teacher at Wallins Elementary School and an adjunct faculty at SKCTCS on the Harlan County campus. She has one son, Jeremy Talmadge Bryson who recently received his Doctorate in Pharmacy at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.

LEE HENSLEY ('78) was a guest speaker at the Williamsburg Kiwanis Club. She spoke of her gratitude for the late University of the Cumberlands President Dr. James Boswell, and how he helped her realize her dream of going to college and becoming the successful person that she is today. While attending Cumberland, her academic achievements included Deans List and Summa Cum Laude standing. She was awarded the J. T. Vanderham Honor Society Award. Lee also received an Excellence in

Teaching Award during her 28 years of teaching and is now the Principal at Whitley Central Primary School.

VICKI MARIE GANT KINSEL ('71) retired from teaching at Corbin High School in January of 2005. She resides in Corbin, Ky. JAMES A. LOWE ('77) is the assistant pastor for Youth and Outreach at First Baptist Church in Sonora, Ky.

STEVE J. MONDL ('78) retired in 1998 and is now traveling the USA volunteering his services to State and National Parks. You can visit him on his personal website (www.mondl.us) and check out his newsletter, “Traveling along with Steve and Jan.”

MARGARET NORTON ('78) married Walker Norton, and they live in Frankfort, Ky. They have two children: Jack and Christen.

DEBRA LYNN DILTS PETERSON ('79) is married to John Peterson, and they reside in Decatur, Ala., with their two sons. Debra has been a stay-at- home mom for the last 19 years.

TERESA REASOR ('76) married Daniel Reasor in 1975 and now has three children. She has taught for Corbin Independent School System since 1990 and also part-time for Eastern Kentucky University since the fall of 2004. She has published one book titled “Highland Moonlight” and currently is working on her second book titled “ Captive Hearts.”

WILLIAM (BILL) SERGENT ('78), Cumberland College Head Golf Coach, was inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 17. He was honored for his athletic performance as a member of the Golf Team while a student at Cumberland.

CHARLES R. SHONKWILER ('76) is residing in Hillsboro, Ohio. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary on May 19. Chuck’s dissertation deals with excursion backpacking as spiritual retreat for clergy.

BOBBY TERRELL ('71) was reelected to another term as Whitley County Board Member and sworn in by Whitley County Circuit Judge Jerry Winchester. The Board recently created a scholarship fund to honor a brother and sister killed in an automobile crash last year.

MARY LEE MULLINS TUTTLE ('70) resides in Indiana where she has been teaching for 36 years, and she is also part of adjunct faculty for Ivy Tech State College.

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DENNIS WOOD ('75) resides in Corbin, Ky., where he is the principal broker for Wood Realty Services. Dennis and his wife, Patricia, have two children: Rodney and Brandon.

BILL RAY YOUNG ('77) is the director and training officer of the Whitfield Emergency Medical Academy at MSM University. He and his wife, Verlie, have five children, four of whom are adopted. The family resides in Adairsville, Ga.

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TIM ADKINS ('88) is currently living in Somerset, Ky., and has two daughters, Callie, who is five, and, Haley, who is seven.

WON G. CHU ('80) is the owner of Golden Eyewear, Inc., and Chu’s Martial Arts, Incorporated. The Mixed Martial Arts School offers, Taekwondo, Judo, Hapkido, Kendo and Self-Defense. Grand Master Chu is an 8th degree blackbelt in Taekwondo and Hapkido and a 7th degree blackbelt in Judo.

EDWARD DAVENPORT ('87) resides in Lexington, Ky., with his wife, Anita Jo (Johnson) ('88). While Edward attended Cumberland, he was on the Judo team and was honored for his contributions to the team and awarded his varsity letter from O. J. Helvey.

FRED LYNN GILLUM ('86) lives in Greeneville, Tenn., where he is the head softball coach at Tusculum College.

ANNETTE LYNN LOCKE GRAY ('88) lives in Springfield, Ohio, where she has been teaching Special Education for the past 18 years in the Clark-Shawnee School District. She is married to Kevin Gray. The couple has three children: Calista Angela Davis, age 15; Paul Luke Davis, age 14; Andrea Kaye Davis, age 13; and two stepdaughters, Gwen Gray and Angie Rinearson. Angie and husband, Doug, are the parents of Annette’s three grandchildren, Kellianne, Alex and David.

CARL HANNS, a former member of the Cumberland College Track Team, was inducted into the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame on February 26. Hanns was a six-time NAIA All-American track star at Cumberland, NAIA National Champion in the long jump in 1980, winning jump for more than 25 feet and ranked number one nationally in 200 and 400 meters.

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CHARLES FRANK HICKS ('80) and his wife, Ann, reside in Rome, Ga., where Charles owns Cumberland Today

a graphic design company, “Three Rivers Graphics.”

TINA LARABEE HOWARD ('88) and her husband, Ron, and son, Josh (age 9), live in Raleigh, N. C., where there are very active in Millbrook United Methodist Church in the choir and children’s ministry, as well as Men’s and Ladies’ Missions Groups. Tina is employed part-time, and her husband is in management at Harris-Teeter Grocery Stores, Inc. CINDY RENEE JENKINS ('89) now lives in Knoxville, Tenn., with her two children: Jonathan who is 16, and Kristin who is 12.

BILL JONES ('81) has been chosen as the 2008 Kentucky’s National Distinguished Principal.

Mr. Jones is the principal at South Elementary School in London, Ky.

GUY R. JONES ('84) is the CEO at the TriCounty National Bank. He resides in Corbin, Ky.

PATRICIA ANNE SMITH JORDEN ('80) lives in Aroura, Colo., was married in 1982 and has two children ages 16 and 20.

TIM KARMOUT ('82) lives in Texas and works for Westside Lexus.

LARRY J. LAMBDIN ('83) was reelected to a second term as Whitley County Board Member and was sworn in by Whitley Circuit Judge Jerry Winchester. The board recently created a scholarship fund to honor students killed in an automobile crash.

GLEN MILLER ('84) has been named the new superintendent for the Beechwood School District. He has been a high school teacher in the Fort Mitchell district for 24 years teaching mathematics and computer science. Glen graduated from Cumberland with honors, and four years later, received his master’s from the University of Cincinnati.

REVEREND TIM MILLS ('88) now resides in Arjay, Ky., where he is currently the chief operations officer at JCG Associates, a land development company.

TERRY MARIE MOORE ('84) taught elementary and middle school music for 15 years and retired after vocal cord damage. She went back to school and is now working as a registered nurse. She would like to hear from some of her classmates.

BILLY RAY MOSLEY ('85), after graduating from Cumberland, went on to receive his

MAE from Eastern Kentucky University and teach social studies at North Laurel High School, London, Ky. Billy is currently overseas serving his country in the military, while his wife, Francine, awaits his safe return. Billy requests that everyone continue praying for all soldiers and their families.

THERESA RAPIER ('88) is currently employed at USA Realty in London, Ky.

BARRY LOUIS ROBERTS ('81) resides in Palestine, Texas, along with his wife, Stacey L. Roberts. They have two sons, Barry L. Roberts, II , 22, and Andrew L Roberts, 21.

Barry has been pastor at the Evangelistic Temple (non-denominational church) for 16 years.

DARIN ROBERT STEELY ('89) is currently with human resources of Jackson Manufacturing, Incorporated, Gray, Ky., and lives in Corbin, Ky.

R. LARRY TAYLOR ('82) lives in Shelbyville, Ky., where he is the executive director of the Division of Exceptional Children Services.

SCOTT THOMAS ('86) currently resides in Burlington, Ky., where he is the single father of three teenagers and has been the teacher of high school business courses for 18 years.

LAWRENCE (BT) THOMPSON ('86) now resides in Fort Worth, Texas, where he is currently the Sr. VP/COO of all the YMCA’s in Fort Worth.

NELLA BURGESS TOPPINGS ('80) is married to BERNARD TOPPINGS ('78) and resides in Charleston, W. Va., where Bernard is the pastor at Witcher Baptist Church, and Nella is a teacher at Riverside High School.

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ALICIA DEBOLT ABBOTT ('91) resides in Hamilton, Ohio, along with her husband Tim and their four children: Hannah (12), Olivia (11), Emma (8) and Jake (5). Tim works for Safway Services in Fairfield, Ohio, and Lisa is a homemaker.

SHELIA MARIE (BURKHART) ADAMS ('97) was recently named outstanding teacher in all of Laurel County by the London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce. Shelia has been teaching for the last 13 years at East Bernstadt Independent School. She lives in London, Ky., with her four children.

JEFFERY SCOTT BEDARD ('98) has been the

head wrestling coach at Wesleyan College for three years. He now has a program among the elite. He coached his team to winning their first wrestling state championship in January.

The Wolves are a favorite to win the upcoming traditional state tournament.

LESLIE ANNE BOOZER ('96) is currently a doctoral student in the Urban Superintendent’s Program at Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She was recently awarded Harvard University’s prestigious Zuckerman Fellowship award. The Zuckerman award is given annually to twenty-five graduate students dedicated to public service.

MARK BRACKETT ('93) is now residing in Harrison, Tenn., with his wife, Cindi Rafferty Brackett ('93), along with their two children, Logan (10) and Olivia (4). After graduating from Cumberland College, Mark attended Lincoln Memorial University to receive his B.S. in veterinary biology. In 1996, he became a licensed veterinary technician and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University in 2002. He is now owner of the Chattanooga Veterinary Center.

VIVIAN SMITH COTTERELL ('99) is employed by the Whitley County School District and is currently involved with the implementation of the PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In A Desirable Environment) Program. On December 27, 2006, the Whitley program was honored for its ambitious anti-litter pledge campaign.

CHARLES LYNN CROLEY ('92) is supervisor of customer service at the Williamsburg Post Office.

SHANE WALLACE EARLY ('90) is residing in Yuen Long, Hong Kong, China, along with Ms. Yuen Kit Ching, his wife of four years.

He is a teacher of English and business studies at St. Margaret’s Girls’ College. Shane graduated from the University of Toledo with a B.B.A. in international business.

BART HARTER ('92) is currently a flight attendant for Shuttle America Airlines and is planning to open The New Castle Music Studio in May 2007. Bart resides in New Castle, Ind.

AMY HENSON ('99) resides in Laurel County, Kentucky, where she is employed at Huffman & Huffman Eye Surgeons. After graduating from Cumberland, Amy attended Optometry School at the University of Indiana. She plans to get married in the fall.

CHRISTIANE LEIGH KELLY HERNDON ('98) resides in Nashville,Tenn., with her husband, Je-

remy.

CARA M. (LEHMKUHL) HOBBS ('99) is currently living in Elizabethtown, Ky., with her husband of 5 years. She graduated in 2003, from University of Kentucky Pharmacy School.

SHEILA RAE MCQUINLEY HOBBS ('96) received her master’s degree from Ball State University, in July 2006. She is married to Chris Hobbs, and they have a son, Phillip Christopher, and a daughter, Hattie Marae. The family lives in Cambridge City, Ind. MYKIE BRINEGAR HOWARD ('98) resides in Winchester, Ky., with her husband, Nathan Howard ('98). She is working at Morehead State University as the serials librarian in the Camden-Carroll Library. Mykie is working on her second master’s degree.

KRISTINA L. HULGAN ('96) was divorced from James Hulgan ('96) in 2007. They have two children: Ashley (9) and Sydney (6). Kristina teaches at Greenup High School in Greenup, Ky.

MISSIE IRVIN ('94) was inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on February 17, for her record performance during her years as an athlete on the Cumberland women’s basketball team. Missie is currently the head coach of the Lady Patriots.

MARCELLOUS JOHNSON ('91) was inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on February 17. Marcellous was honored for his performance during his years as a member of the Cumberland football team.

CHRISTOPHER JONES ('99) is currently employed with Linda Mays Realty in Corbin, Ky.

CHRISTY LYNN JOYNER ('96) now resides in Maryville, Tenn., with her two sons: Michael (9) and Christopher (8).

Jason Lipps ('97) now resides in Littleton, Colo., where he is the technology product manager at Arrow Electronics in Denver.

LISA (SINGLETON) MIRACLE ('92 ) now resides in London, Ky., with her two children: Josh (15) and Stephanie (14). Lisa is employed at Corbin Area Technology Center

ANDREW (DREW) NICHTER ('97) and Sarah Len Croy Nichter ('00) now reside in Oldham County with their eight month old daughter, Caroline. Drew is the new news director for the Western Recorder, and Sarah is a teacher at Sullivan University.

MOLLY (TURNER) OXENDINE ('96) currently lives in Barbourville, Ky., where she is employed as the chief property valuation administrator. She has two children: Lucy Caroline (4) and Thomas Kennedy (6).

JASON PADGET ('97) resides in Alexandria, Va., with his wife, Robyn Carole Walton. Jason is employed by the Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA), in Washington, D.C.

DANIEL K. RAWLINGS IV ('90) is self-employed. He is the owner of Rawlings Realty & Development Company. Daniel resides in Corbin, Ky.

LEE RICHARDSON ('90), community service coordinator with Baptist Regional Medical Center, Corbin, Ky., recently spoke at the Williamsburg Kiwanis weekly luncheon at the Cumberland Inn, Williamsburg. Lee spoke about her special needs program for area residents 55 and older. Her program provides a food voucher program for seniors who cannot afford food because of medical care costs, a prescription voucher program to help afford critical medications, exercise classes and a special benefits checkup program to help people find benefits to cover prescription drugs, heating bills, rent, meal services, nutrition, legal matters, medical costs, property tax rebates, Veteran’s benefits and Alzheimer’s care. The program is free.

PHILIP WAYNE RITCHEY ('98) resides in Nicholasville, Ky., with his wife, Stephanie Vaughn Ritchey. They have been married for six years. He received his M.A. in Christian education at Southeastern Baptist Seminary and has been teaching at Blue Grass Baptist School for five years. In August 2007, he became the assistant principal at Blue Grass.

TIM ROBINSON ('98), attorney, helped create and is working with the S.A.V.E., Stopping Addiction through Values Education, a program offered through the Lawrence County Attorney’s Office. S.A.V.E. court orders drug offenders to complete a three-week program that provides them with education and resources to fight addiction including hearing from former drug addicts, family members of victims of drug abuse, law enforcement officials, and most importantly, ministers who share a Christ-centered approach to overcoming addiction.

WENDI ROBISHAW ('94) recently graduated from Columbia International University with an M.A. in clinical counseling. Wendi resides in Columbia, S. C. Cumberland Today

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Alumni Spotlight

Evelyn Watson

The Society of Nuclear Medicine recently announced University of the Cumberlands’ alumna Evelyn Watson as the 2007 recipient of the LoevingerBerman Award for Excellence in Medical Internal Radiation Dosimetry.

The award recognizes excellence in nuclear medicine and is given annually to a person who has made significant contributions to research, development or publication.

Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), Watson educated herself in radiation biology.

“I was fortunate to work with and for people who mentored me and allowed me to learn as much as I was willing,” said Watson.

Watson received her A.A degree in English and chemistry from Cumberland College [now University of the Cumberlands] in 1946. One of her fondest memories of attending Cumberland was studying under Professor P. R. Jones. “[He] taught me how to think for myself,” said Watson.

The lesson proved beneficial to her studies in radiation biology. While she worked her way up from desk clerk to director of the Radiation Internal Dose Information Center at Oak

CHRISTIE LYNNE SHARUN ('99) resides in Edmonton, AB, where she is an educator and practice leader at a health care facility. Christie is a very competitive body builder. She took first place in the medium class at the 2005 Alberta Provincial Figure Championships in Edmonton.

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ANGELA COLLEEN STARNES ('94) is currently teaching voice and piano at Boyce Bible College, the undergraduate college at Southern Seminary. She is the founder and current director of Southern Seminary’s Chapel Worship Team, “Doxology,” a 15 member instrumental and vocal team. She also is working as a consultant to the worship and music department at the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Her soon-to-be husband is a 2000 graduate of SBTS School of Church Music and Worship.

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Watson worked as manager of ORAU’s Radiation Internal Dose Information Center for 14 years and as director of the center for six years. In addition to receiving the Loevinger-Berman Award, Watson has received the Marshall Brucer Award for Distinguished Service to the Nuclear Medicine Community, the Lifetime Scientific Achievement Award from the East Tennessee Chapter of the Association for Women in Science and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the East Tennessee Chapter of the Health Physics Society.

He is currently on the faculty of Southern Seminary with plans to move to Athens, Ga., in May to assume the role of minister of music at a Baptist church.

JARRED THOMAS ('98) and his wife, Tara (Bryant) ('98), currently reside in Vestavia, Ala., with their two children: Audrey (4) and Harrison (2). Jarred is employed in the department of emergency medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

CHRISTOPHER SHAWN WATSON ('90) lives in Lebanon, Ohio, with his wife, Kelli, and their three children: Micah James, Arron Joseph and Lydia Faith.

MARGO (CRAWFORD) WHEELER ('99) resides in Fishers, Ind., with her husband, Randy, and

son, Drew. Their second child arrived in the later part of June.

CANDACE (CANDI) WARD WILLIAMS ('91) and her husband, Tim, welcomed a new member to their family. Their son, Wesley Luke, was born on April 3. Candace and her family reside in Scottsdale, Ariz.

2000’s

GARY STEVEN BAKER ('04) resides in Lily, Ky., and teaches music at Keavy and Hazel Green Elementary Schools.

NATHAN MICHAEL BARNES ('06) is a student minister at Erlanger Baptist Church in Erlanger, Ky.

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medical honor society

Graduates selected for

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wo former University of the Cumberlands graduates, Brent Morris ('04) and Chase Wilson ('04) who have just completed their third year at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, have recently been selected as members of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA).

Out of approximately 100 in their class of 2008, only five were chosen for this honor. For selection to AOA, students must be in the top 25% of their class and show exceptional performance inside and outside the classroom. Dr. Charles Griffith, M.D., counselor for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s AOA chapter said, “This is a high, high honor and achievement. It is not just grades that are considered, but excellence in service, class leadership, research and professionalism.”

Both Morris and Wilson exemplify the motto of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, which is “Worthy to Serve the Suffering.” For more information about AOA, visit their Web site, www.alphaomegaalpha.org.

“I was humbled to receive the award,” said Morris. “The education and values I re-

ceived at University of the Cumberlands have provided the solid foundation for my achievements in medical school. Going to Cumberlands was the best decision I could have made.”

ERICA BRIGHT ('06) lives in London, Ky. She is employed by Affinity Care of Corbin as a therapeutic foster care worker.

Rank 1 in moderate Severe education and is working on an assistive technology certificate.

BRAD COLLINS ('00) graduated in May from University of Louisville School of Medicine and will be doing his residency in family medicine in Greenville, S. C.

REBEKAH FORD ('06) lives in Harlan, Ky., where she is working as a full-time legal secretary.

JONATHAN BRIGHT ('04) now resides in London, Ky., where he is employed by ACS of London as a software developer.

JOSH CRAVINS ('06) resides in Monroe, Tenn.

JAMES ROLLIE DURHAM ('02) resides in Corbin, Ky., where he teaches special education at Corbin High School. He is married, with two children, a boy and a girl. He has received his

Chase Wilson ('04) and Brent Morris ('04)

Wilson was so confident in the pre-med program offered at University of the Cumberlands, it was the only school to which he applied for his undergraduate degree. When

KATHRYN TELLIN FARRINGTON ('06) married William Farrington ('05) in March 2004, and they have one son born July 14, 2006, David William Farrington.

AMANDA PENNOCK GODBEY ('01) was recently honored as an outstanding Kentucky teacher, and she was one of three semifinalists for the 2007 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award.

Amanda was on the Cumberland Tennis Team 1997-2001 under Coach Tan.

talking about his years at Cumberlands, he said. “I would not change my Cumberlands’ background academically, socially or culturally. It helped me to be the person I am. I feel fortunate and blessed,” said Wilson.

Morris is the widower of the late Madison Wright Morris of London ('06), and son of Lonnie ('77) and Cathy Morris of Clay City.

He competed for University of the Cumberlands Patriot Golf team and graduated in 2004 with a B.S. in chemistry and biology. Morris plans to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery.

Wilson is the husband of Nicole Stacy Wilson ('04), a third year pharmacy student at UK, and son of the late Grover ('87) and Vicki Wilson ('85) of Pine Knot. Wilson earned his undergraduate degree at Cumberlands in the area of biology. Wilson’s wish is to serve his rural, home-town community as a family physician.

JAMIE (PRATT) GOODWIN ('01) was married in 2002 to Josh Goodwin of Paris, Ill. She has a daughter, born in July of 2004, and is expecting a second child in December of 2007. She is currently working at a mental health and substance abuse facility in Paris and is enjoying it very much. She is hoping to hear from all of her friends from Cumberland.

MONICA CAROL HARDIN ('04) resides in Cleves, Ohio. In 2001, 2002, and 2003, Monica was on the All-MSC first team, 2003 AllRegional first team; and in 2003, she received the NAIA All American Honorable Mention award for soccer. Prior to graduation, she went to the military.

BRAD HAWKINS ('03) of Bellbrook, Ohio, was married in September 2006 to Jennifer Leigh

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Fleming of Maysville, Ky. Brad is currently employed by the commonwealth of Kentucky with the Probation and Parole Board, and Jennifer is a pharmacist with WalMart in Lexington, Ky.

REBECCA HENDERSON ('06) attends the University of Kentucky, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in social work.

JENNIFER MARIE (WISE) HINKLE ('01) is married to Joseph Shane Hinkle ('00), and the couple lives in Sugar Hill, Ga. Jennifer teaches at Gwinnett County Public Schools.

JASMYNE LAUREL ISAACS ('06) is a first grade teacher in Tampa, Fla.

JASIE KATHRYN LOGSDON JACKSON ('01) recently relocated from Science Hill, Ky., to Snellville, Ga., to accept a position as a public health analyst for Emergint Technologies and Northrop Grumman, based at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Healthcare Outcomes Branch in Atlanta, Ga.

STAR PUGH JOHNSON ('05) works for auditors Marr, Miller and Myers. She passed her CPA test on the first try and scored the highest scores on parts of the test in the state of Kentucky.

DAVID KING ('02) is the new minister to youth and children at First Baptist Church in Raton, N. M. He has been furthering his education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has much experience in ministry with various Christian bands, worship bands, helping to lead worship for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Baptist Student Union groups. He has participated in mission trips to several different countries; assisted with several Disciple Now weekends, as well as youth activities and Vacation Bible Schools; and served as a counselor and various other activities. David and his wife, Mandy ('03), have three sons: Noah Daniel, Samuel David and Simon Truett.

SABRINA MCCULLOUGH ('07) was named Scott County High School Head Softball Coach, October 2006. She was a member of the Patriots team during her Cumberland years, and, additionally, she participated on USA international teams that traveled to Belgium and Aruba.

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TONY MERIDA ('00), whose home church is Highland Park Church, recently received the Doctor of Philosophy in preaching degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological SemiCumberland Today

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MATT MITCHELL ('01) lives in North Port, Fla., and is the assistant swim coach as well as the head varsity baseball coach.

DAVID TYLER MULLINS ('05) resides in Florence, Colo., where he is currently working as a Federal Correctional officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He works at the ADX (SuperMax) facility.

MARY BETH JACKSON SALVATO ('02) lives in Cookeville, Tenn., with her husband, Joe ('04), and teaches an inclusive preschool class at Upperman High School.

REBECCA SUZANNE SHANKS ('05) is currently a 2L at the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Va.

JACOB MARC TEUSCHLER ('07) resides in Centerville, Ind. While Jacob attended Cumberland, he received honor awards for his contributions to our wrestling team.

AMY M. (SMITH) TUCKER ('03) married Patrick Tucker almost two years ago. They are currently in the process of adopting their son, Sullivan Juan Race Tucker from Guatemala.

AMANDA WALTON ('02) has recently taken the position of admissions counselor at Cumberland. Prior to going to admissions, Amanda was the head coach for our women’s volleyball team. Kara Clemenz ('02) has been named head coach for the Patriots’ women’s volleyball team.

BRANDON WATKINS ('05) coaches baseball at Madison Southern High School in Berea, Ky. Brandon was an outstanding player at Lee County; and after graduating, he came to Cumberland College. Brandon lives in Berea, Ky. JENNIFER ELIZABETH WENDT ('04) works as a special education teacher in Grand Rapids, Mich.

JERRY L. WILLIAMS (’01) was voted MVP of the British Basketball League in 2004, before coming back to the states to play for the Jacksonville Jam. He started his European basketball career with the Scottish Rocks in Glasgow, Scotland, where he assisted the team with its best-ever finish. The next two seasons he played with the London Towers; and after that, he went on to play with the Dijon of the French league. After the team lost the first seven games, the American players were cut from the team. He finished the season with the

soon-to-disband Brighton Bears in England.

He said it was a good experience for him, but he is really happy to be back where his mother and son can watch him play ball.

AMY RENEE (HILL) WILSON ('00) married Grady Wilson on July 4, 2003. She and her husband live in Stearns, Ky. Amy helped organize the Somerset area Dystonia Support Group.

DAVID WILSON ('04) resides in Louisville, Ky., and married Jennifer Marie Smith on June 9.

Marriages, Engagements & Anniversaries 1960’s

BOBBY JOE PETREY ('68) and Elsie Mae Brown would like to announce their marriage. The couple resides in Whitley County, Kentucky.

1970’s

HAROLD BRYAN BARTON ('77) was married on July 8, 2006, to Amanda Dawn Kindoll. They reside in Laurel County, Kentucky.

1980’s

BEN ('82) and BECKY ('80) ATCHLEY would like to announce the marriage of their daughter Emily ('05) to Ryan McBride of Kingsport.

The couple wed on June 30th at Candies Creek Baptist Church.

LAUREL ELAINE BOWLIN ('86-B.M.; '93M.A.E.) and Michael David Grimm were united in marriage on April 14, at Greenland Baptist Church in Corbin, Ky. CHARLES FRANK HICKS ('80) was married to Ann Willis on December 17, 2005. The couple resides in Rome, Ga.

1990’s

DONNIE BUNCH ('98) and Amber Tannenbaum were married on April 28. Currently, Donnie is working as an intern at Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Ky.

LARA CHRISTINE STANCIL ('98) and Michael Brewer were married in 1999. The couple now resides in Jackson, Ga.

ANGELA COLLEEN STARNES ('94) was married in July 2007 to Matthew Fuller Swain. The couple lives in Athens, Ga., where they serve in

ministry.

2000’s

SELMA RUSSO ALVES ('03) married Richard Alves of Waterbury, Conn., on July 22, 2005, and they reside in Wallingford, Conn.

GARY STEVEN BAKER ('04) married Sara Lindsay Jones on June 10, 2006. The couple resides in Lily, Ky.

KEYSHA GAYLE DUGGER ('06) of Corbin, Ky., was united in marriage to Johnny Bruce Hammons II, of Corbin, Ky., on May 19. The ceremony took place at the Cumberland Inn. Keysha is pursuing her master’s degree in school psychology at Miami University. In the fall, Keysha and Johnny will reside in Lexington where both will attend the University of Kentucky. She will pursue her educational specialist degree in school psychology, and Johnny will attend the College of Medicine.

JAMES JUSTIN HAMPTON ('00) and Sara Kathleen May would like to announce their recent wedding on May 19 at the Old Yellow Creek Baptist Church in Middlesboro, Ky. James and Sara are currently employed at Marymount Medical Center in London.

VAUGHN H. HATCHER II, ('00-BSE ; '04-MAE) would like to announce his engagement and forthcoming marriage to Amy M. Hawn.

REBECCA HENDERSON ('06) recently announced her engagement to Travis Rains. A wedding will be planned in 2007.

BARRY WAYNE HICKEY ('95) was married to Anita Joyce Overby on February 10. The couple resides in East Bernstadt.

DANA RENAE JUNKER ('01) and Daniel Allen Beattie would like to announce their plans to be married. Dana is currently a teacher at Whitley County School System and Daniel is a janitor.

REGINA ROXANNE LICHLITER ('07) of Corbin, Ky., would like to announce her marriage to Lonnie Wayne Sawyers. Regina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lichliter, Jr. Lonnie is the son of Brenda Vaughn of Keavy and Lonnie Sawyers of Corbin. The couple wed May 26, in Corbin.

LANDEN O’BANION ('06) of Eaton, Ohio, and Amanda McGee (current UC student) of London, Ky., would like to announce their marriage. Amanda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles McGee, and Landen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Derek O’Banion. The couple united in marriage on June 2. Landen is currently employed at Williamsburg National Bank.

HEATHER DANIELLE PARKS ('06) and Byron Lee Comeens were married June 9. Heather is employed by the Laurel County Board of Education, and Byron is employed by the Department of Interior, Office of Surface Mining.

Births, Adoptions & Expectations 1980’s

SUZANNE (WILLIAMS) UNDERWOOD ('84) is expecting her first grandson, due March 31, 2007. Suzanne resides in Danville, Ky.

1990’s

LARA STANCIL BREWER ('98) and Michael Brewer welcomed the birth of their first child, Ethan Michael on May 5, 2004. The family resides in Jackson, Ga.

ROBERT STEPHEN CANTER ('97) and Jennifer Wellman Canter ('95) are proud to announce the birth of their third baby girl. Micheline Marie was born in October 2005. The family resides in Alpharetta, Ga.

JEFFREY FOWLER ('98) and Amy R. McQueen are the proud parents of baby boy, Samuel Ryan, born September 28, 2005. Samuel was welcomed home in Louisville, Ky., by mom, dad and his seven-year-old brother, Joshua Steven.

2000’s

MELISSA THOMAS FERGUSON ('00) and Matthew Ferguson would like to announce the births of their sons, Joshua Allen, born on March 20, 2002, and Cameron Jude, born on July 24, 2006.

ALLENE B. HAYES ('02) would like to announce the births of her two sons, James, born in 2003 and Thomas born in 2005.

MATTHEW MCKEE ('00) and wife Jessica are the proud parents of a baby boy born in October of 2006 and two-year-old, Patriot, born in October 2004. The family is now residing in Cincinnati, Ohio.

MELANIE GRUBBS RODEN ('00) would like to announce the birth of her son, Dylan, born on

March 10, 2006. Melanie’s family lives in Richmond, Ky. APRIL DOPLE WYATT ('03) and Tim Wyatt are pleased to announce the births of their two sons, Charles Russell, two years old, and Nathan Aaron, three months old.

Farewells

DR. JIMMY MURRAY passed away on March 7.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joann Loucks Walker, and his two children, Wayne and Janis. Dr. Murray started his teaching career here at Cumberland College in 1961 where he taught religion, history and anthropology for five years. He retired in 1992 from Eastern Kentucky University.

1930’s

CORA WILSON CARNES ('32), 94 years of age, passed away April 7, 2005.

WILLIAM C. CARTER ('39) passed away on February 3.

GRACE J. JAMES CHAMPION ('30) passed away on November 13, 2005.

EDNA E. CORNELIUS ('32), 92 years of age, passed away November 15, 2005.

THELMA HAYES HERRIN ('38) passed away.

CLYDE JONES ('31) passed away in the early part of 2005. He was 93 years old.

CLARENCE SILER, husband of Nadine Maiden Siler ('39), passed away on January 26. Mrs. Siler resides in Williamsburg, Ky.

REVEREND THERMON TAYLOR ('67) passed away on March 12. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, June Lawson Taylor of London, Ky., and his four children: Sharon Perry, Sheila Cornish, Sondra Jones and Stephen B. Taylor.

CARL THOMAS ('39) passed away.

1940’s

DR. VIRGINIA W. WHITCOMB BRUMBACH ('42) passed away January 7.

VYNAETTA BUNCH ('45) passed away.

MARGARET CARROLL ('49) passed away.

JOHN COLE ('48) passed away.

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VIRGINIA BRUCE DAVIES ('49) passed away.

JAMES DOUGLAS ('40) passed away March 12.

He worked for the Campbell County School system, serving as a teacher, as well as principal of Wynn and Jellico High Schools. James served in WWII as a staff sergeant with the 232 Infantry 42nd Rainbow Division. He is survived by his wife, Ella Bolton Douglas, and two sons, Donald and Earl.

PATRICIA STRUNK ESTES ('48) passed away.

KATHARINE DENNIS HALL ('49) passed away on May 9 at her home in Lexington, Ky., of complications from cancer. She was the wife of former UK basketball coach, Joe B. Hall, and the “mom away from home” for all of coach Hall’s basketball players. Mrs. Hall will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, one son, two brothers and three grandchildren.

HELEN HAMBLIN ('45) passed away on April 24 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. She is survived by her husband, Grant Hamblin.

JAMES A. JONES ('47) passed away in July 2006.

James was a retired firefighter for 28 years in Toledo, Ohio. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Anna, son Scott Jones, daughter Kimberly Harrod, sisters Elizabeth Hornsby and Janie Hill and four grandchildren.

LUTHER LAY ('49) passed away April 7, 2002, in Ft. Myers, Fla.

FLORA GERTRUDE SMITH ROSE ('45) passed away on May 28 at the Williamsburg Nursing Home. She was 95. Flora is survived by four children, 12 grandchildren, 33 great great children and 10 great great grandchildren.

ORA SMITH ('47), age 82, of London, Ky., passed away February 3, at Laurel Heights Nursing Home in London, Ky. She is survived by: her stepdaughters, Tina Roark and husband Sam; Shere James and husband, Ronnie; her sister, Ida Hibbard, brother Woodson Johnson and wife, Nancy; five step grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

CONNIE SUE THOMAS, wife of Willard Ray Thomas ('49), passed away April 6 in Lexington, Ky. RAYMOND WHITE ('48) passed away.

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passed away.

JAMES HADEN DOBSON, SR. ('59), age 70, of Jellico, Tenn., passed away on March 29, at Jellico Community Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Dobson; his wife, Margetta Dobson; children, Jimmy Dobson, Jr., Danny Joe Dobson, Jennifer Sweet, Scotty Dobson, Marsha Walp and Jody Dobson; ten grand children and three brothers.

PATRICIA HIGGS ('57), age 69, formerly of London, Ky., passed away on February 10, in Scenic Hill Care Center, located in Ferdinand, Ind. JAMES MIDDLETON, SR. ('52) passed away on July 22, 2005.

ROBERT EARL MOSES ('50), retired preacher, passed away.

REBA JANE CHANDLER MOUNCE ('59) passed away January 3.

MARTHA CHATFIELD RAVENNA ('57) passed away on May 11, 2006.

MARGARET INGRAM RICHARDS ('50) passed away.

DAYMOND KENNETH WIDENER ('58), age 69 of Holiday, Fla., formerly of Williamsburg, Ky., passed away on January 31. He was a nine year United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran, and he retired from CSX Railroad after 30 years of service. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Lawson Widener; his wife, Margie Durham Widener; one son, Michael; one daughter, Christy; three grandchildren; one brother and three sisters.

1960’s

ELLA BRYANT ('65) passed in 2005. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Prewitt and Cordelia Stephens, who reside in Williamsburg, Ky.

JEANNIE CASH ('69) passed away May 4, at Knox County Hospital.

DR. CHARLENE HILL ROBINSON ('60) of Barlow, Ky., passed away on September 26, 2006.

FRED H. THOMAS ('67) passed away.

1970’s

THOMAS W. BRANIM ('70) passed away October 12, 2006.

ROBERT DAVIS ('72), age 57 of Jellico, Tenn., passed away on January 25.

CHERYL LYNN DEAL ('79) passed away on March 26, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Anthony, her daughter, Heather Elizabeth, and her son, Thomas Anthony.

MICHAEL M. GALLAGHER ('70) passed away on June 17, 2005.

ALFRED LINK ('71), husband of Henrietta Shackleford Link ('71) passed away January 16, of cancer. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

ELAINE MEADORS ('71) passed away May 18.

She is survived by her husband James Meadors, and her son Jeremy Lawson. Elaine taught school 35 years for Campbell County School system.

JOHN SMITH, JR. ('74) passed away.

Rachel Gail Miller Stouse ('78) passed away September 12, 1999.

JUDITH THOMAS SUTTON passed away January 21, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Jim Sutton ('58); three children and six grandchildren.

JUDY LOIS UPCHURCH ('74), age 53, of Montcello, Ky., passed away on February 11.

1980’s

PATSY RAINWATER BOWLING ('87) passed away on January 27. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Bowling, and two sons, Jared and Jacob Bowling.

JEFFREY FORD ('87), age 47, of Brandon, Fla., formerly of Corbin, Ky., passed away December 7, 2006, as result of a motorcycle accident.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Ford, daughter, Charity Ford, and his parents, Jack and Pam Gibbs Ford.

KAREN MAGGARD ('83) passed away in January of 1995.

1990’s

GERALD R. LEMONS ('92) passed away. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Ford Lemons ('90).

ELOISE SMITH ('93) passed away May 21.

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they should be applauded for it. But would the Yangs' donation have made a bigger difference in the lives of students and professors at a lesser-known institution? Probably, particularly since, as The Chronicle noted in an article on the Council for Aid to Education's annual "Voluntary Support of Education" survey, Stanford was the top fund raiser in 2005-6 with more than $911-million raised in one year. Harvard University and Yale University followed behind with $595-million and $433-million, respectively.

In June 2006, the market values of those endowments were staggering: Harvard's was $29-billion, Yale's $18-billion, and Stanford's $14-billion. With that kind of money, one would think that those institutions would be less aggressive in their competition for donations. But such is not the case. Last year Stanford kicked off a $4.3-billion campaign, the largest drive in higher education. Endowments of several millions of dollars are becoming increasingly insignificant to universities; the desire now is to become members of the billion-dollar club. Even among them, the race is on for a two-digit billion-dollar membership. One wonders if campaigns of that size are merely to accumulate wealth and bragging rights.

In the philanthropic world, it takes money to raise money. The success of those institutions in raising many millions of dollars results from their huge investments in the cultivation process. Development officers who command six-digit incomes now occupy impressive positions as university presidents' right hands.

Such academic gold miners know where the money is and how to warm the heart to unzip the wallet. Increasingly, presidents' effectiveness is judged less by the academic success of their institutions and more by the size of donations generated under their watch.

Consequently, it is futile to expect institutions themselves to put the brakes on their development machines. Instead, attention must be directed toward the gen-

eral public, both the rich and the regular Joes, who wish to see their precious savings support good causes in education.

Donations to higher education are a noble cause and should, by all means, be encouraged. At a time when states' appropriations to higher education are declining relative to the cost of tuition, and students and parents are assuming an increasing proportion of educational cost, private donations have the potential to lessen that burden, especially on middleand lower-class families. Just as the gap between the rich and poor is getting wider in the nation, so too is the gap between well-endowed and poorly endowed institutions growing alarmingly wider.

Higher-education leaders have a responsibility to address that issue.

The success of American higher education lies in the diversity of our institutions — diversity of mission, size, academic focus, cost of operation, and tradition, to mention but a few. Those differences enable institutions to respond to the needs and abilities of students from all kinds of backgrounds. Varied sources of money and generous private support to the little-known but effective institutions preserve the diversity of institutions, so the increasing concentration of donations to the Ivy Leagues and top fund raisers should concern us. The 10 wealthiest institutions in the Council for Aid to Education's survey accounted for half of the total growth in private donations during the 2006 fiscal year — meaning that about $1.2-billion of last year's $2.4-billion increase in private donations went to last year's top 10 fund raisers. In a nation with more than 4,000 colleges and universities, that statistic is disturbing.

Naturally, most of those donors gave to their alma maters. But when your alma mater is already fabulously wealthy, it is advisable, indeed wise, to shun your sentimental attachment to the institution and adopt other institutions that can yield better returns. Making a concrete difference in the lives of students and faculty members should be the basis for giving to higher education.

Donations to mega-rich universities do not directly improve the academic ex-

perience of their professors and students, or result in any qualitative improvement in student learning. However, there are institutions where noticeable changes can be brought about by small donations — where classrooms can be upgraded, libraries renovated and expanded, and the burden of cost on students alleviated.

These institutions are no Ivy Leagues; they may have no name recognition beyond a 10-mile radius of their locations; and they may have little or nothing to invest in their development efforts. However, they constitute a sector where donations may yield the highest returns on investment.

Donors should rethink their contributions to hugely endowed institutions, no matter how tempting their baits may be. With the exception of those who stumble into their wealth or inherit it, most rich people get that way by spending less than they earn and investing the difference in ventures with high-yielding returns. The same thinking and logic ought to steer their generous hearts and guide their decisions to donate to universities.

They should think of where their dollars will make the most difference, where they will affect the most lives, where they have potential to transform the institution, where the campaign is for genuine academic excellence not merely the growth of the endowment or the ego of the president.

If I had a million dollars to donate, I would think of investing it in higher education for sure, but universities with endowments of more than $1-billion would have a tougher time persuading me to part with my money, while a struggling institution that is doing a superb job educating its students and that can demonstrate how the money will make a difference will readily command my attention.

Steve O. Michael is vice provost and a professor of higher-education administration at Kent State University.

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