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7 | C A M P US L I F E University leadership appoints vice presidents, plus counseling program receives second accreditation

F E A T U R E S O N A H I G H N OT E |14 Go behind the scenes with a student involved in Opera Cru and learn how this musical program benefits students and the local community

12 | AT H L E T I C L I F E Jack Johnson ’03, MEd ’05 returns as an assistant football coach, plus Mark Morefield named head women’s basketball coach 13 | P H I L A N T H R O P Y Judy Nelson establishes endowment in honor of her husband and former football coach, Clark “Corky” Nelson 26 | A LU M N I L I F E Check out what’s happening in the lives of alumni and their families— plus profiles on Courtni Sladek ‘10 and Norman Northen ‘75

F I T F O R SU CC ESS |18 Human Performance Lab provides students a platform for research, turning textbook concepts into real-life applications F O L LOW I N G H E R H E A R T |22 Author and speaker Luci Swindoll ‘55 visits campus, encourages people to be who God created them to be

O N T H E COV E R | With the help of UMHB professors George and Penny Hogan, senior Roxanne Bodkin (middle) prepares backstage for an Opera Cru performance.

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1. Senior Lauren Murphy (left) gives a candle to Student Life staff member Yvette Shackelford during Midnight March on Friday, April 24. The event is is an opportunity for seniors to honor those who have had a positive influence on them during their time at UMHB. 2. Senior Andrew Alvarez (right) places his cap and gown on his brother, junior James Alvarez, symbolizing the passing of student leadership from the senior class to the junior class during the annual Ring and Robing Ceremony. 3. Alumni enjoyed a lunch in the McLane Great Hall on Saturday, April 25. 4. Seniors Maegan Loya (right) and Jenny Andrew proudly show off the rings they received during the Friday evening ceremony. 5. Senior Deanna Dawdy (left) shares a laugh with junior Kathryn Mayo, who Dawdy robed during the Friday ceremony.

Distinguished Alumni Award This year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award was Dr. Alta Belle Adams Kemp ’52. The award recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves in their professions, vocations, or communities, and whose achievements have brought credit and honor to Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Alta Belle received two degrees from UMHB­—a bachelor of arts in business and accounting and a bachelor of science in home economics. She holds master’s degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Texas Woman University (TWU). She also has a doctorate in food and nutrition from TWU. Alta Belle has been named to Who’s Who in North American Education and has published and presented more than 100 scholarly papers on various research topics. She has served the State of Texas as a consulting dietician and has worked as a teacher and a professor.

“Alta Belle has had such an amazing career,” said associate vice president for development and alumni relations Rebecca O’Banion.

“She has been a pioneer in her field and has made a difference in countless lives. In all of this, she has brought honor to her alma mater. We could not be more proud of all she has accomplished.”

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10 6. Dr. Alta Belle Adams Kemp ’52 received the Distinguished Alumni Award. She is pictured with her family. 7. John Snyder ’75 sings Up with the Purple during Circle of Songs Saturday after the alumni lunch. 8. Pam Higgason Harris ’65 (left) and Beverly Lisby Owen ’64 unite holding spoons with their names engraved on them. These alumnae are known as the university’s “Spoon Sisters.” 9. Attendees enjoyed a special “Charter Celebration Weekend” cupcake during Saturday’s alumni brunch. 10. Members of the class of 1965 received their Golden Diplomas.

Pictured are (first row) Sue Allison May, Geneva Fagg Davis, Randa Sudbury Ibsen, Lissette Ferlet Carpenter, Jenna Maynard Jackson, Portia Sikes McKown, Joy Bell Read, Bobbie Amason Owens, (second row) Janet Byrne Otto, Carolyn Labit Bailey, Janice Hiroms, Julia Woodyard Nation, Patsy Lewis Dorner, Jackie Haynes Bartee, Marianna Jackson Sirny, Pam Higgason Harris, Margey Stohler Watson, Catherine Morgan Bone, Jane Thornbury Hart, Dixie Lawler Terry, Cheryl Rash Moore, Judy Crow Raymond, Joy Beamsley Abney, Eula Woodyard McKown, Carole Smith.

(Not pictured: Betty Kemp.)

Players on the men’s soccer team enjoyed meeting locals after playing a game in Bermuda in August 2014.

I learned about UMHB from a friend and scheduled a campus visit.

A huge selling point to me was that people can come to UMHB from far away or nearby and feel a sense of community here. I have been at UMHB for more than three years now. I am engaged on campus socially, educationally, and spiritually. UMHB has become my safe haven, but I wouldn’t be here without scholarships.

I am from a single-parent home and am the youngest of four children.

When I came to UMHB I had two older siblings who were also attending college. You can imagine there wasn’t a lot of help coming from home.

My mom supported me, but there was only so much she could do.

Scholarships eliminate a huge amount of stress so I can plan for the future, yet focus on the now. The financial backing also gives me the motivation to succeed in class. Because I don’t have the resources to pay for my education on my own, I maintain a good GPA. As a university tele-counselor I often get the question, “Are scholarships available, since UMHB is a private school?” The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” Our alumni care about the school, and they care about promoting the education you can get here. It’s amazing to have that kind of confidence in a university and in its people. I’m in awe of how the Lord has really provided for me to be at UMHB through people’s generous donations.

JASMINE SIMMONS

Senior communications major Red Oak, Texas

University leadership appoints five new vice presidents For the 2015-16 school year, UMHB will have five new vice presidents serving in various leadership roles.

Dr. Tammi Cooper’s title has been expanded to associate provost and vice president for innovation. As associate provost, Cooper most recently directed the university’s successful reaccreditation process and the launch of an online course development initiative.

Brent Harris has been promoted to vice president for Information Technology. Harris has been at UMHB for four years and has led the implementation of a new learning management system, overseen new technologies in recent construction projects, refined UMHB’s data management, and re-implemented many of the business processes surrounding the student information system.

Dr. Gary Lamm has been promoted to vice president for Enrollment Management. During his tenure as associate vice president, Lamm led the university in achieving record enrollments over the past six years.

Susan Owens has been promoted to vice president for Human Resources.

In Owens’ eight years at UMHB, she has been instrumental in negotiating and maintaining quality, cost-effective benefits during a period of significant national healthcare legislation.

After serving four years as the director of physical plant, Rick Martinez has been promoted to vice president for Campus Planning and Support Services. In addition to overseeing progress on the Campus Master Plan, he will oversee the management of Mayborn Campus Center, Bawcom Student Union, and Crusader Stadium, as well as the maintenance of all campus facilities.

“We are excited to promote these talented professionals. They are each leaders in their respective disciplines and have strong working relationships with our faculty, staff, and students,” said Steve Theodore, senior vice president for administration and chief operating officer. “We are grateful for their deep commitment to UMHB’s mission and vision.”

From left to right: Dr. Gary Lamm, Susan Owens, Brent Harris, Dr. Tammi Cooper, and Rick Martinez.

“We are excited to promote these talented professionals. They are each leaders in their respective disciplines and have strong working relationships with our faculty, staff, and students.

We are grateful for their deep commitment to UMHB’s mission and vision,” — S T E V E T H EO D O R E Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief Operating Officer

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Dr. Ty Leonard, associate professor in the Graduate School of Counseling, observes students from another room using video monitors set up in the Community Life Center.

Counseling program receives second accreditation UMHB’s Graduate School of Counseling has been recognized by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) with the accreditation of its Marriage, Family & Child Counseling degree. This is the second UMHB counseling program to earn this classification.

There are only 15 universities in the state of Texas that offer an accredited master’s program in counseling. With this recognition, UMHB becomes the only Christian university in the state to offer students the choice of two accredited programs.

CACREP accreditation has signif-

icant implications for graduates.

Three federal agencies have made graduation from a CACREP—accredited program a requirement for independent practice in counseling. This means that just being a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will no longer qualify a counselor to work with patients affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs or TriCare. Only graduates of a CACREP-accredited program will be able to work as a fully-functioning program practitioner through the Army Substance Abuse Program.

“In this part of Texas, many of our patients are going to be affiliated with

the military,” said Dr. Marta Garrett, director of UMHB’s master’s program in counseling. “That means that one of the largest areas of work as a mental health professional comes from federally-funded dollars. After 2017, you’ll have to have an accredited degree to work with the federal government.”

The value of this recognition applies not just to current and future students, but also to graduates going back to July 2013. “The return on investment for their degrees just went through the roof,” Garrett said. “It is quite possible that they now have a 50 or even 100-percent higher income ceiling than before.”

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Nurses Pinning, Mayborn Campus Center, 7 p.m.

Social Work Pinning, Lord Conference Center, 7 p.m.

Education Pinning, Manning Chapel, 6:30 p.m.

Spring Commencement, Crusader Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

UMHB Music Festival, 8 a.m.

Memorial Day (campus closed)

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Summer I classes begin (day and evening) Men’s Basketball Camps, grades 3-12 Swim Camp - Session I (Mon. - Thurs.)

Women’s Basketball Camp, grades 1-8 Kids Soccer Camp, grades K-5 Swim Camp - Session II (Mon. - Thurs.)

Cru Soccer Overnight Camp (men’s and women’s) Soccer College Prep Camp (men’s and women’s)

Kelsey Kunk ’14 and seniors Elizabeth Stefanski and Kelsey Belcher spent their spring break at the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society’s annual convention in Chicago, Illinois. All three participated in the student presentation competition, and Stefanski and Belcher earned top honors.

Kunk presented in the alumni category on the subject of “Suicide Assessment in the Emergency Department.” Belcher participated in the world history category, where her presentation, “Dissection, Body Snatchers, and Reform,” was awarded first place. Stefanski’s presentation, “How Do Movies Affect the Readership of Young Adult Books?” won first place in the American Literature category.

Students’ presentations were judged on focus, organization, complexity, use of research, audience engagement, and contribution to scholarship in the field.

Stefanski and Belcher’s awards came with $100 prizes. The two students were also recognized with regional Alpha Chi scholarships in the amounts of $1,200 and $1,000, respectively.

Alpha Chi is a national college honor society. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution’s juniors and seniors. Invitation to membership comes only through an institutional chapter. Founded in 1934, the Texas Beta chapter at UMHB is the second oldest chapter in the United States. There are currently 300 chapters of Alpha Chi, Kelsey Belcher, Kelsey Kunk ’14, and Elizabeth Stefanski located in almost every represented UMHB at the Alpha Chi national convention state and in Puerto Rico. in Chicago, Illinois.

On June 1 the College of Humanities and the College of Sciences will become the College of Humanities and Sciences under the leadership of Dr. Danny Mynatt as dean.

“As we seek to become the university of choice for Christian higher education in the Southwest, we strive to ensure that our academic and administrative structures are configured to accomplish that goal,” said Dr. Steve Oldham, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “This new unit will allow for greater collaboration among faculty, more opportunities for interdisciplinary curricula, and it will create administrative efficiencies.”

Mynatt has been dean of the College of Humanities since 2011.

From 2006 to 2011, he was the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina.

“I am looking forward to the combination of the two colleges,” Mynatt said. “It will be both a challenge and an opportunity.”

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Independence Day holiday (campus closed) Summer II classes begin (day and evening) Swim Camp - Session III (Mon. - Thurs.)

Kindermusik, newborn to age 7,

two sessions every Tuesday in July,

4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

All State Choir Camp, grades 9-12 High School Art Camp Drum Major/Color Guard Camp, grades 9-12 Volleyball Skills Camp

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College of Humanities and College of Sciences merge under Mynatt

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Junior Musical Camp Welcome Week Fall advising and registration Dubbing Ceremony Fall classes begin Part-time job fair, Bawcom Student

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Students showcase research during annual Scholars’ Day

New alumni board president looks forward to the future The UMHB Alumni Association welcomed a new president this year, Sandra Mattson ’92. Passionate about UMHB and its culture, Mattson is excited about her new role.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for me to give back to the university,” Mattson said. She looks forward to finding ways to encourage alumni to do the same. “As we are out living our lives—whether working in our careers or attending church events—we can talk about UMHB with the people we meet,” Mattson said. “All alumni can be giving back to UMHB by simply sharing their experiences from their time here, and encouraging others to attend.”

Mattson said UMHB has helped shape who she is. “I have met so many people at UMHB that have influenced my life both professionally and spiritually. My UMHB education has carried me well through my career and through my family life,” she said.

“UMHB is home to me.”

Mattson is a choir teacher at S.C. Lee Jr. High School in Copperas Cove.

She and her husband, Robert Mattson ’08, and their two children live in Lampasas.

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This year’s Scholars’ Day was yet another example of UMHB’s commitment to being an academically excellent university where student research is taken seriously.

On April 27 faculty, staff, and students walked the second floor of the Bawcom Student Union observing the many presentations displayed by both undergraduate and graduate students from 16 different disciplines.

“Most people are surprised to see just how much scholarly work takes place on our campus every year,” said Dr. Trent Terrell, UMHB’s director of undergraduate research.

Scholars’ Day was founded in 2008 to give students an opportunity to showcase their work, present their findings in a conference setting, and receive constructive criticism from faculty members and fellow students.

“Scholars’ Day is a great opportunity for students to see a project through

to completion and then share their achievements with others,” Terrell said. “It also allows fellow students to see the work being done and become inspired to conduct their own research while at UMHB.” The event continues to grow.

This year more than 100 students participated in the showcasing of 65 different presentations.

Participants also received an additional treat this year: a lecture

by Drs. Carl and Amy Gilbert. From the lecture, students gained a better understanding of the roles of scholarship and research in the professional arena, including how research can help prepare them for their specific careers.

“Scholars’ Day sends the message that research is important at UMHB,” Terrell said. “We have faculty and students here that are capable of producing top-quality scholastic work.”

Senior Spencer Sims presents his research project to fellow students during Scholars’ Day on April 27 on the second floor of the Bawcom Student Union.

McLane College of Business appoints Dr. Ken Smith as dean

Performers share the Gospel during annual Easter Pageant UMHB’s Easter Pageant has become a tradition for many Central Texas families. More than 6,000 people attended the 76th annual event, which was held April 1 at Luther Memorial.

The production features many moments from the life and ministry of Christ, including his triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his trial by Pontius Pilate, and Christ’s crucifixion, death, and resurrection. The production also included musical performances by One Voice.

At the end of each of the three performances, pageant performers were available to the audience to answer questions.

The pageant is directed by a student who is chosen each year by the university president. This year, Dr.

“It’s more than just an event we do once a year. It’s a display of a relationship that we get to have with a God who is much bigger than we can ever imagine,” she said.

Pierce and the other performers were mindful that there would be audience members who were not Christians.

“My greatest hope is that people come away with a new perspective on the Gospel and what it means for them, for this university, and for the community,” she said.

The tradition of the annual Easter Pageant at UMHB began in 1940, when it was held during the afternoon on Easter Day. At that time, the university was an all-female campus, so all of the roles were played by women. Over

Randy O’Rear chose senior Payton Pierce. Pierce said it’s important viewers understand that the Easter pageant isn’t just a show.

time, the production expanded to include male students and additional performances during the day.

Dr. Ken Smith has been named the dean of the McLane College of Business and will begin on August 1.

Smith comes from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, where he has served as president since 2004.

“He brings with him solid administrative expertise, strategic planning experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for Christian higher education,” said Dr. Steve Oldham, university provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “I look forward to his leadership.”

Smith received his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park, his master’s degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, and both his bachelor of science degree in Business Administration and his bachelor of arts degree in Political Science from Geneva College.

Smith said, “I am passionate about helping students understand the times in which we live and preparing them to serve society as faithful followers of Christ.”

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N EWS BRIEFS // Crusaders recognized with ASC West basketball honors Women’s basketball placed three players on the American Southwest Conference teams. The Cru had one First-Team selection, one Second-Team selection, and one player on the ASC “A” Freshman Team.

Recipients were Taylor Tucker, Alyssa Dean, and Meghan Turner, respectively. The men’s basketball team represented one player on the ASC Conference team, Jerard Graham.

He was placed on the First Team and earned a spot on the ASC All-Defensive Team.

Men and women’s golf advance to national level play Men’s golf took the American Southwest Conference’s automatic bid to the 2015 NCAA Division III National Championship after a victory on April 20-21. This will be the team’s second consecutive appearance in the national championship, and its fourth overall trip. Senior McKenzie Ralston earned an at-large bid to the women’s golf 2015 NCAA Division III National Championship.

Ralston is the first individual qualifier in program history. Women’s golf finished second in this year’s American Southwest Conference Tournament.

Alumnus Jack Johnson returns to Cru football as an assistant coach The football team is adding a familiar face to this season’s coaching staff with the hiring of Jack Johnson ’03, MEd ’05 as an assistant coach. Johnson will be the special teams coordinator and will also work with linebackers.

He returns to his alma mater after spending the last nine years as an assistant coach at Bridgewater (VA) College. Johnson served as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator and also coached safeties. Johnson earned his master’s degree from UMHB in 2005. Johnson spent four years as a student assistant and graduate assistant coach for the football team and helped lead UMHB to a 41-6 overall record, three American Southwest Conference championships, and the 2004 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl during his tenure.

“We are excited to have Jack back here on staff,” said Pete Fredenburg, head football coach. “He gives us a great sounding board because of his perspective from another part of the country. His experience coordinating a

Cru cheer competes in national competition Cru Cheer competed at the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals April 11 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

“This is the ultimate competition that every college cheerleader dreams of attending,” said head cheer coach Kelli Jones ’09. “UMHB hasn’t competed in this competition in nearly 15 years, so simply going to compete is an accomplishment.” Cru Cheer won the Challenge Cup and went on to receive 10th place in the final round.

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defense is also extremely valuable and he will be a great resource for Larry Harmon (UMHB defensive coordinator).”

Johnson was a member of the inaugural UMHB football team in 1998 and was a four-year letterman (1998-2001) for the Cru as a defensive end. He was the school single-season and career record holder for sacks at the time his career ended.

“It means a lot to me to be back full-time as a part of something I helped to build,” Johnson said. “Now I get a chance to pass along some of the things I’ve learned to the younger guys here, and that is special for me.”

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For more information on giving to the Coach Corky Nelson Endowment fund, please contact the Office of Development at 254-295-4601.

For the love of the game Coach Corky Nelson Endowment Fund to benefit Cru football program To say coach Clark “Corky” Nelson loved the game of football is quite an understatement—some have said he lived for the sport. After 40 years of coaching at both college and high school levels, Corky had an influence on thousands of players, coaches, and their families before passing away in November 2014.

Corky spent the last five years of his coaching career at UMHB as a defensive coordinator (1999 to 2001) and as assistant head coach (2002 to 2003).

“UMHB’s football program would not be where it is today without the influence of Corky Nelson,” said head coach Pete Fredenburg. “He was absolutely the most demanding person I’ve ever known, and he refused to settle for anything less than excellence. He was like that because he truly cared for people.”

Under Corky’s leadership, the Cru experienced multiple victories at confer-

ence championships and Division III playoff games.

When Corky retired in 2006, he didn’t stop following the Cru. “He loved UMHB, and it was important to him to attend games,” said Judy Nelson, Corky’s wife.

In fact, Corky loved Crusader football so much that he followed the team’s progress up to the day he passed away.

As a result, it seemed fitting that his wife would establish the Coach Corky Nelson Endowment, which is an endowment that contributes to the Football Excellence Fund. The money raised through the endowment helps cover the football program’s varying costs, like equipment and lodging during out-of-town games.

While Corky coached at Baylor University and the University of North Texas, Judy felt donations were best suited for the Cru. “The program here was very important to him, and he invested a lot of time and energy into it,” Judy said.

“He always believed in Pete and the work he was doing with the program here.”

She believes the endowment will help ensure that Crusader football remains a top-tier program, continuing to equip men to pursue excellence on and off the playing field. “Corky’s biggest legacy is that he loved his athletes and wanted them to be good people. He wanted them to get good degrees, be good fathers, and overall, become successful men,” Judy said.

She hopes former players will join her in honoring her late husband by contributing to the fund. “Players ought to want to give back to this program,” Judy said.

“This is a great way for them to do just that. They received a great education at UMHB and experienced many successes as a part of the football program. This endowment gives them an opportunity to put their money in a place they were part of, and that they believe in.”

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On A High Note JUNIOR CLINTON BARRINEAU SHARES WHAT GOES INTO THE MAKING OF A SUCCESSFUL OPERA CRU PRODUCTION The mood was tense as we took our seats in Hughes Hall for audition day last spring. Mr. Hogan—director of UMHB’s Opera Cru—greeted us as we arrived. In his hand was John Davies’ script, The Billy Goats Gruff, the script my classmates and I had memorized for weeks, awaiting our chance to audition for the children’s opera. The Billy Goats Gruff is composed of music from operas

by W.A. Mozart, G. Donizetti, and G. Rossini, but at the same time, it is coupled with lyrics that children can easily relate to and understand.

The story is about three young goats who are playing hide-and-go-seek after school. A troll then enters the stage, scares the goats, and takes the youngest goat’s doll. The goats must now get back to their homes by crossing the bridge that the troll has commandeered, only to realize their youngest sibling refuses to go home without her stolen toy.

While the dialogue is comedic, the script takes a serious approach to the issue of school bullying.

After being assigned a part, we were expected to memorize our lines over the summer so we could be ready for the fall production. This was Mr. Hogan’s seventh year casting students and directing shows for live audiences of thousands of elementary students in the Belton and Temple area.

Our professor explained to us the many reasons why children’s operas are important.

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PICTURED: Junior Clinton Barrineau behind the scenes of an Opera Cru performance of The Billy Goats Gruff at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple.

Among those is the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives through the performing arts.

Children’s operas give us chances to relate meaningful, moral messages to children while showcasing famous musical works. On top of that, my classmates and I gain stage experience and develop our singing and acting skills, which are vital for career development. After casting was complete, Mr. Hogan announced our roles. I was assigned the part of a goat!

Months of preparation flew by quickly. Reflecting on the memories my classmates and I made as we prepared for this final week brings a smile to my face. I remember the many nights I laid in bed rehearsing my lines until I fell asleep.

It was now time for us to perform our ten showings of the fall production.

A challenging part of acting is getting into character. I look at the script to see what the other characters are saying; then I look back at my lines. I stare into the mirror and study my different facial expressions, weighing them during various parts of the show. I’m sad. I’m angry. Oh wait, am I nervous? Maybe I’m brave here.

I shuffle through my thoughts.

Whenever I get exhausted portraying someone I’m not, I focus on the bigger picture of what I do. In God’s kingdom, we’re supposed to get out of the way and deny ourselves so that God can move through us. That’s how I feel about acting. I get out of the way so that the story’s message

carries through the character I’m playing. The better I am at shaping my character, the better the audience understands the meaning of the show.

OK; memory lane is closed!

I grab my furry, brown costume off of the hanger backstage and carefully zip it up to cover my whole body with the exception of my feet and face.

I put on my tennis shoes and then drape the excess fabric over the shoes.

I look in the mirror to make sure the deep, rose blush on my cheeks hasn’t faded. I practice my lines in a faint whisper while clipping my microphone onto my undershirt. Mr. Hogan tapes the mic’s cords behind my ear, and I can hear my whisper turning into a boisterous song.

“Are you ready?” Mr. Hogan asks me.

“Yes sir,” I respond putting on the hood of my costume.

I can hear the hundreds of eager children sitting on the other side of the closed, red curtain. Jessica, our student-director, makes sure the cast is ready. She scans the stage ensuring the props are where they should be. She eyes her fellow students—make-up, costumes, microphones—check! Everything looks good.

Jessica looks at Mr. Hogan, signaling to him that the cast is ready. She gets herself in position next to the stage manager’s desk. Silence hushes over the audience. I breathe deeply.

Above: Clinton Barrineau pays close attention to directions from his stage manager during a dress rehearsal. Below: Barrineau (right), plays a billy goat, along with two of his classmates in the performance of The Billy Goats Gruff.

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Beyond the stage Opera Cru was founded in 2005 by the director of the opera and musical theatre program, George Hogan.

Over the last six years, Opera Cru has performed for more than 40,000 elementary students. “That number alone tells you what kind of impact we’re having on the community,” Hogan said.

The program now stages three productions a year: a children’s opera, a musical theater show, and a complete opera with orchestra.

But the program grew from humble beginnings. “We didn’t have a budget or a performing theater when we began,” Hogan said. “All the set pieces in our first production were pieces of furniture from our own home.”

Hogan is passionate about the arts, but that’s not the only thing that motivates the professor. “At UMHB we have a great opportunity to change people’s lives, equip college students, and teach children some incredible moral lessons,” Hogan said. “It’s a tremendous ministry.”

This year, Opera Cru presented The Billy Goats Gruff for hundreds of elementary students. The message behind the production was “Kindness is Kontajus,” with a bully picking on three billy goats who are on their way home from school.

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“At UMHB we have a great opportunity to change people’s lives, equip college students, and teach children some incredible moral lessons.”

—George Hogan

Each year, Hogan selects a children’s opera that has more than just entertainment value, focusing on the deeper meaning the production can bring. “We think about how we can help children in our community,” Hogan said. “We look for a subject which is meaningful to them.”

This year’s children’s opera, The Billy Goats Gruff, targeted bullying.

Past productions have included Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, and Pinocchio.

Each performance gives Opera Cru the opportunity to minister to an audience. “When we performed Jack and the Beanstalk, we met a very upset little boy,” Hogan recalled. “Some people would have called him a problem child.”

Hogan asked the child what was wrong and he responded that he wanted to give Jack, the main character, a hug. “I took him up on stage and told David, the student actor, that ‘Jack’ needed to give the child a hug,” Hogan said. “So David got down on his knees and gave the child a hug, and the boy’s tears dried up. He was beaming as he left the theater.”

Hogan and his students marveled at the change in the child’s behavior.

“You cannot tell me the love of Christ was not shared through that hug from David. It had an immediate effect on that little boy,” Hogan said. “God has a way of communicating his spirit to others through his singing servants— even when the genre is children’s opera.”

Hogan and his wife, Penny Hogan (also an assistant professor of music at UMHB) teach students the importance of getting into character and successfully delivering the moral of the story. “Our students learn quickly that children are tough critics,” Hogan said. “Kids are truthful, so if you stink, they’ll let you know. But if you’re great, they’ll let you know that, too.”

Each year, the Opera Cru leadership is amazed by the effect the children’s opera performances have on their audience. They are equally amazed by how these children in turn influence UMHB students.

“The interaction between our students and these wonderful children is nothing less than magical,” Hogan said. “It’s truly a blessing to behold.”

—Crystal Donahue

Opera Cru students hold a meet-and-greet after a peformance at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple.

Audiences were made up of elementary students and teachers from different schools across the community.

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FIT FOR SUCCESS Story and photos by Crystal Donahue ‘10

HUMAN PEFORMANCE LAB SUPPORTS EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE ENDEAVORS

1 Metabolic Cart, Dual X-ray Absorptiometry, Bioelectrical Impedance—although these words may sound foreign, they are staple phrases for students involved in research at Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Human Performance Lab (HPL).

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with resources to help students turn textbook concepts into practical applications.

“Our central purpose is to serve our students,” said Dr. Colin Wilborn, the lab’s director. “It is a tool to teach students how to assess body composition, strength, resting energy expenditure, dietary analysis, sports performance, and power output.”

More than just a resource for student researchers, the lab is a free service for all students, faculty, and staff members who want to better

understand their bodies and how they function. Lab researchers perform tests on participants to help them maximize their potentials and reach a new level of healthy living.

Wilborn gave an example. “Someone comes in and wants to know their body composition and bone density.

We test them and give them their results, as well as provide feedback on the next steps they can take. Through the energy expenditure test, we can tell how many calories a person burns in a day so he or she can know what

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1. Lab coordinator Stacie Urbina (right) performs a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan on senior Kyle White. 2. Urbina directs White as he stands on the Biospace InBody machine to measure his body’s water and fat composition.

3. Assistant lab coordinator Sara Hayward uses an ultrasound imaging machine to measure the muscle thickness of White’s biceps.

4. Hayward goes over the test results and gives White advice on how he can improve his overall health.

2 to eat prescriptively to lose or gain weight,” Wilborn said.

The lab staff schedules nearly 2,500 appointments a year, giving student researchers ample opportunities to serve participants as well as develop innovative research projects. They are also tasked to recruit participants for studies funded by outside grants (from companies both U.S.-based and abroad).

“The HPL has completed more than 35 studies and is currently working on 9 more this semester,” Wilborn said. “Every student who works or volunteers in the lab gets his or her name on a published presentation when the research is complete.”

Since 2006, the lab has received more than $900,000 in funding to do research, primarily on sports supplements and dietary aids. From these studies, students have contributed to more than 40 published articles.

Wilborn’s task is to continue securing grants to enable this type

4 of external research. “In the sports supplement world, there are a handful of places companies go to execute their research. Our lab is one of those places,” Wilborn said. “Supplement companies are looking for reliable people to do their studies.”

Due the number of scholarly articles published by the lab, UMHB has a reputation among supplement companies for providing excellent clinical data, Wilborn noted. Companies need this type of information to help market their products and sell them in major retail stores.

Wilborn—who is also an associate professor of exercise science and the dean of the Graduate School—said the HPL team analyzes its efforts after every study. “We are very critical of our work,” he said. “We ask ourselves, ‘What could we have done differently?’ Let’s say something didn’t work like we anticipated. We ask ourselves, ‘Did we do something wrong? Or, is this just not an effective supplement?’”

Lab coordinator Stacie Lee Urbina ’10, MSEd ’12, has been running the lab for five years. She leads a team of F E A T U R E S

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But Urbina isn’t focused on the odd hours or the demanding task load; she’s concerned with the people. “I like working with all of the different students and participants. It’s amazing to see someone be able to accomplish big things,” she said.

Urbina believes the benefits for students involved with the program are countless. “It gives them responsibility and a unique challenge to help others. It forces them to manage their time and their resources by getting up early in the morning and setting up equipment for a $100,000 study.

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5. Junior Katelyn Villa (seated) uses ultrasound imaging to approximate the muscle activity in freshman Deoryen Thornton’s leg.

6. Villa watches watches closesly as Thornton attempts a squat max. She is responsible for recording his weight measurements.

”People know that in our lab, we do things the right way. We are a nationally recognized lab, and we are known for being ethical in our research.”

— DR . C O L I N W I L B O R N Dean, Graduate School & Research

There is a lot of weight to what they do,” she said.

Among the success stories is Jordan Outlaw, MSEd ’14, who spent two years working in the lab full time as a

graduate assistant. “I did a variety of tasks: collecting data, designing and running studies, writing grants and manuscripts, and performing other day-to-day activities,” she said.

Outlaw has published five manuscripts and recently submitted another, as well as authored a chapter in a sport nutrition textbook.

“These are huge accomplishments for Jordan,” Wilborn said. “Some academics don’t publish five papers in their whole career, yet here you have a student who was able to do all this while in a master’s program.”

Conference attendance is another benefit of being involved in the HPL. “Students meet experts in the field and come into contact with people who have written the textbooks they have been studying from,” Urbina

Thornton attempts a 405-pound squat. Spotters are needed on each side of him and behind him as a safety precaution in case he is unable to successfully lift the bar up. Graduate assistant Jacy Mullins (far left) watches to make sure Thornton successfully hits a 90-degree depth, marking a successful squat max.

said. “This is a pinnacle point in their education.”

At the conferences, students also have opportunities to present data they’ve collected. UMHB students have presented nationally and internationally on more than 60 occasions.

Because of Outlaw’s experience working in the lab, she was able to attend annual conferences for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN).

“At the NSCA conference I presented a poster abstract in 2013 and was a moderator in 2014. At ISSN, I presented a poster abstract in 2013, and last year I was selected as a student representative for 2014 through 2017,” Outlaw said.

She noted that her experience at UMHB has helped shape her future.

“Everything I saw piqued my interest,” she said. “The more I got involved with the lab and had exposure to the research process, the more I began planning for a career in research and academia.”

While publications put students in the spotlight, running the day-today activities of the lab is not always glamourous. From scheduling appointments to maintaining equipment, the HPL staff keeps busy all year-round.

“Our biggest challenge is balance,” Urbina said. “It’s difficult finding a way to handle the number of studies that we do while serving faculty, staff, and student needs in our grant-funded world.”

Despite the challenges, lab lead-

ership continues to hold students to high standards.“It is a field that can be littered with unethical behavior,” Wilborn said. “But people know that in our lab, we do things the right way.

We are a nationally recognized lab, and we are known for being ethical in our research. In fact, even when a company’s product doesn’t work, the company will often come back to us to execute more of their studies because our work is trusted.”

Wilborn looks forward to a bright future. “Our long-term goal is to keep doing what we’ve been doing because we’ve been so successful at it,” Wilborn said. “Our work in the lab gives us an opportunity to touch a lot of people, whether it’s the research that we do or the manner in which we do it.”

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FOLLOWING HER HEART

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JOURNEY WITH ALUMNA LUCI SWINDOLL ’55, WHOSE STORIES OF FAITH AND ADVENTURE CONTINUE TO INSPIRE THOUSANDS As an author, speaker, singer, and artist, alumna Luci Swindoll ’55 has seen the world. Quite literally, she has been to all seven continents. “My first trip was in 1966 at the age of 33, and my last was in 2013 at the age of 81,” Luci said. “I have gone on approximately 58 international trips in total.”

Passionate about her experiences, Luci has recorded as many details as possible in her journals. “I have every trip written down, including who I was with and where we went,” she said.

Luci continually keeps a journal with maps, pictures, and inspiring quotes she acquires along the way. She archives her feelings, as well as where and how she sees God at work.

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erything down,” she said. “At 12 years old I wrote down what I wanted to do with my life.” Along with visiting every continent, Luci wrote the following goals in her childhood journal: “Go to college; learn a different language; make enough money to support myself; sing professionally; design, build, and own a house.”

At age 82, Luci has achieved all of her life goals. “Pursue your dreams by lining up your will with the will of God,” she said. “Then give your goals to God and see what he does.”

Attending college was one of Luci’s aspirations, but she had to “give it to God,” to make it possible. This landed her at UMHB. “As I look back on it, my time at Mary Hardin-Baylor was a definite part of my training,” she said. “To

trust the Lord for anything that was beyond my scope of understanding was a challenge, and I learned to better trust the Lord while I was attending UMHB.” Proud of her Crusader connection, Luci said the university’s culture played a significant role in her self-development. “I loved the Christian environment because I felt at home,” she said.

“It’s comforting to be surrounded by other believers because you don’t have to fight for your beliefs. We all serve the same king, and we are all forgiven.

To be in and learn in that environment is a blessing.”

While at UMHB, Luci was involved in many activities and developed strong friendships. Little did she know, one of her friends would eventually become

Top left: Mary Graham (left) and Luci Swindoll (right) hold a Q&A session on March 26 on campus. Above: Luci hugs senior Jordan Webb after a small group lecture. Luci spoke to 12 female students who are planning for careers in mission work, encouraging them to follow God’s will for their lives. Left: Luci shares a laugh with Student Foundation members backstage after her evening performance.

one of her family members.

After meeting Erma Jean Hensley ’52 at UMHB, Luci encouraged her older brother, Orville Swindoll, to meet her friend. Erma Jean and Orville ended up falling in love, marrying, and moving to Argentina as missionaries.

However, marriage wasn’t in the books for Luci—nor did she want it to be. Post-graduation, Luci went to work for Mobil Oil Corporation in the research lab in Duncanville, Texas.

“I had my degree in art so I did drafting there, and I loved it,” Luci explained. “It was a job I could happily do every day because it was exceedingly exacting.”

Luci was able to find joy as a cartographer in the petroleum industry.

“Mobil is where I learned to love to draw maps,” she said.

Although experiencing success in the corporate world, Luci still struggled with her identity. Both of her brothers—Orville and Charles Swindoll— were leading successful ministries and were married with families. But Luci felt she had neither, and she thought she wasn’t living up to her family’s expectations for her.

“My mother was so adamant about my getting married. I spoiled all the domestic dreams she had for her only daughter,” Luci said. “I was at odds

with my mother for a long time, and that was very difficult.”

Luci felt certain she was called to the single life, but she had to pray that God would give her the peace and the confidence to face the challenges that came with singleness. “One day the Lord just told me, ‘Be you, Luci.’ He clearly told me, “I’ve already got Chuck (Charles) and Orville; I want you.’”

That enlightenment was a gamechanging experience for Luci. She began to understand that “the greatest influence you can have in this world is to simply be who you are,” Luci said.

“As long as you are dedicated to God, he will work out the details.”

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In 1974, she relocated with Mobil Oil to the west coast and worked as an artist for two years before she was promoted to the position of claim’s agent, and then again to corporate executive. After nearly 30 years with the company, Luci retired in 1987.

However, her hard-working spirit didn’t dwindle. She continued working in public relations at Insight for Living Ministries—a company her brother founded—while speaking at faith-based events and writing books.

After many years of juggling these tasks, Luci knew she needed a more balanced lifestyle. She left her brother’s ministry in 1992 and went fulltime with Women of Faith as one of the organization’s first speakers. (Women of Faith is an organization which develops and stages faith-based events and conferences for women.) Luci worked with this organization until 2011, traveling 30-plus weekends a year for events.

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Looking back, she has spoken to nearly five million women and has written 14 books. She’s been a singer in the Dallas Opera and an executive for a corporation. She’s traveled the world and built a home. It’s easy to see, this alumna has a lot of life experiences to share.

On March 26 and 27, Luci visited campus for the first time since 2000, when she received a Distinguished Alumni Award. During her visit, Luci spent time with students in small groups, performed a Q&A session with Mary Graham—former president of Women of Faith—and toured the campus to see how the various departments and buildings have developed over the years. “The campus has grown so much from when I was a student here,” she said. “But one thing has stayed the same: the people are exceedingly kind and hospitable here.”

When asked to share some advice with students and alumni, Luci wasn’t

shy to give an answer. “When you’re young you have energy and time, but no money,” she said. “When you’re middle-aged you have energy and money, but you have no time. When you’re my age you have money and time, but no energy. So if you can put it all in a bubble and use a little as you go along, you won’t miss anything in life because you’ll be spending the three things you have to spend evenly all along the way.”

She laughed and said, “What I’m saying is this: live life now. If you want to be in ministry you can, and you will. But you have to say to the Lord, ‘I want to do it your way,’ and he will start opening the doors.”

She continued, “Don’t let your mind distract you from being present. If you’re not present in the moment, you will miss the ‘now.’ And ‘now’ is all we have.”

“Pursue your dreams by lining up your will with the will of God. Then give your goals to God and see what he does.”

— Luci Swindoll

Left: Hanging in her home in Frisco, Texas is Luci’s senior art project from when she was a student at UMHB. Middle: While touring the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts, Luci met sophomore art student Rebekah Brooks, who had painted a map of campus for Luci as a gift. Right: Luci signs copies of her books to be placed in the Musick Alumni Center and Museum at the Parker House.

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As a student, Luci was named “Miss Personality.”

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In 2000, Luci received a Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Luci earned a bachelor of arts degree in art, with an emphasis in lettering.

UMHB no longer offers this emphasis.

A glimpse of her collection: Luci’s books

Simple Secrets to a Happy Life

Doing Life Differently

I Married Adventure

Thomas Nelson/2012

Thomas Nelson/2010

Thomas Nelson/2003

In her most recent work, Luci reflects on eight decades of life experiences.

Full of faith and laughter, Luci lists her “simple secrets to a happy life,” which include tips on creativity, organization, adventure, and following God’s will.

Luci is known for her love of laughter and adventure; she encourages readers to embrace all of life’s circumstances with a joyful attitude. She challenges readers to take risks and to embrace the individual journeys God gives each person.

Luci challenges readers to embrace the single life.

She writes, “Stop asking ‘Why me?’ and start asking ‘Why not?’” Full of humor and wisdom, Luci walks readers through some of her life experiences and her choice to “marry” adventure.

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T h i s ye a r ’s R e v i va l wa s h e l d A p r i l 6 - 8 a n d wa s t h e m e d “C o m e a s yo u a r e .”

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Katherine Miller Benson was promoted to Associate Chief Nurse of Geriatrics and Extended Care at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, NM.

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Rev. Dr. Robert Holaday received a master of arts degree in communications with a graduate certificate in training and consulting from the University of Texas– Pan American. He is the pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Alamo, TX.

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Darin Wales received a master of fine arts degree in creative writing/screenwriting from Queens University of Charlotte, NC. Darin and his family live in Virginia Beach, VA, where he is a freelance director and screenwriter and an adjunct film professor.

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Ken Kemble completed another overseas revival crusade to the United Kingdom, north of England, in the Lancaster area. While in the Harrop Fold area, Ken and his party went on a private tour of the childhood home of John Wesley (the founder of Methodism) in Epworth.

Carol Marion-Deisering moved to Vail, AZ to be closer to her grandchildren. Carol and her husband Leon worked at Holy Cross Hospital, which is located along the Arizona/Mexico border. Carol worked in the labor and delivery unit while Leon worked as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. The couple worked there for five years.

Sandra I. Williams was named one of the “Top Ten Business Women of the Year” by

the American Business Women’s Association. She is a nurse specialist at Monroe Health Clinic at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on Fort Hood. She is certified through the American Nursing Association as a medical surgical and gerontology nurse.

She is a certified HIV AIDS clinician and works in infectious diseases. In 2013, Sandra was honored as “Nurse of the Year” at Darnall Army Medical Center. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree. Sandra has been an active member of the American Business Women’s Association’s Globe chapter since 2007 and has served on numerous committees as chair and on the board as corresponding secretary three times. In 2012 she was voted “Woman of the Year” by the Globe chapter. Sandra was inducted into the organization’s Women’s Hall of Fame, Central Texas. She is a member of Killeen Lone Star Toastmasters, American Nursing Association, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, National Council of Negro Women, and a graduate of Sonship School of the First Born, Christian House of Prayer in Killeen, class of 2009.

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A&M University System. Her husband, Jason Whisenant ’99, was promoted to research development officer at the Texas A&M University Division of Research and as director for the Council of Principal Investigators at Texas A&M University.

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Dr. Elizabeth (Betty) Bertram-Gonzales was recognized as one of 20 outstanding nurses by the Texas Nurses Association for “Outstanding Nursing Performance” in November.

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Rosa Maldonado Patten received the Nursing Leadership Award and the Roy R. Campbell III Nursing Excellence Award at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. She has worked at Methodist Hospital for 23 years. Rosa is a charge nurse on the mother/baby unit.

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Larryl and Karen Gelynn Dawson Curtis ’94 celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21.

Rachel Taylor Whisenant was promoted to program coordinator at the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases in the Texas

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Andy Helms completed his MBA at Houston Baptist University in December.

David Tolleson and his wife, Sherri, celebrated their 20th anniversary on Jan. 1.

Lindsey Van Dusen Edwards graduated with a master of science degree in nursing and family nurse practitioner degree from Georgetown University in December.

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Laura Spence Kahler is a registered nurse at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.

Adam Clifford Wiese ’05 to Hilary Rose Dartford, Jan. 5, in Montgomery. Adam is employed as the finance director for John Eagle Honda in Houston, and Hilary is employed at Woodlands Elite Cheer Company.

Ashley Grizzard ’10 and Brad Norris ’08, Oct. 25, in San Antonio. They now live in Midland.

Alicia Faulkner ’11 and Mychal Gobert ’10, July 5. Alicia is a NICU nurse at Memorial Hermann, and Mychal works for a software company.

WEDDINGS

Chelsea Lee Inderwiesen ’11 and Stephen Andrew Clifton ’11, Oct. 25, in Salado. Chelsea is employed by Walker Honey Farm, and Stephen is employed by Dancing Bee Winery.

Susan Kay Polach ’00 to Marc Douglas Johnson, Sept. 27, in Westphalia. Susan is employed as a special education teacher, and Marc is employed by Bank of America.

Kayla Rae Bishop ’13 to Kyle Evan Preston, Aug. 9, in Salado. Kayla is employed

by Temple College, and Kyle is employed

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John ’08 and Kristin Benson Bate ’06 announce the birth of their second son, Owen Edward, June 10.

Lauren Courtney ’13 to Joshua Freeman, Oct. 3, in Manor. Lauren works in the operating room in Round Rock, and Joshua works for Dahill in Austin.

Lauren McKee ’13 and Luke Wells ’13, July 19.

Lauren works at UMHB as the resident director for Johnson Hall.

Grace Danielle Morales ’13 to Jay Brian Stover, Feb. 7, in Salado, TX. Xiao Yun Du ’14 and Luke Donahue ’13, Dec. 14, in Georgetown.

BIRT H S Raye Obermiller Newmeyer ’86 and her husband, Keith, announce the adoption of their daughter, Olga, from Ukraine, Oct. 28. She was born Feb. 19, 2001. She joins younger adoptive brother Thomas, also from Ukraine.

David ’00 and Wendy Schwertfeger Kilburn ’01 announce the adoption of Zane, Aug. 28, 2013. He joins big sister Caitlyn, and big brothers Ethan and Kaden.

Craig ’04 and Andrea Weldy MCann ’05 announce the birth of their son, Michael Brady, Sept. 24. He joins big brothers James and John.

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James ’04 and Cat Thompson Wise ’05 announce the birth of their daughter, Eleanor Hope, Aug. 5. She joins siblings Elijah and Ellie. The Wise family lives in College Station.

Jacob ’05 and Carly Skaggs Donnell ’05 announce the birth of their twin daughters, Marilyn Grace and Elsie Faye, Oct. 17.

Jason ’08 and Kristin McGilvray Reese ’08, MSN ’14 announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, Oct. 17. Jason is an assistant professor of marketing in the sports marketing program at Stephen F. Austin University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business, and Kristin is a family nurse practitioner at the Care First Clinic in Nacogdoches. She received a master of science degree in nursing-family nurse practitioner from UMHB in August.

Lisa Insko Mekler ’05 and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of their daughter, Danielle, Sept. 17.

Lauren Pearson Picard ’10 and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of their son, Jack Pearson, Jan. 16.

Ryun ’05 and Shavon Bassett Summers ’06 announce the birth of their daughter Ellie Marie Nov. 21. She joins big sister Abigail and big brother Caleb.

Chase ’11 and Ellen Bates Brown ’11 announce the birth of their daughter, Emerson Ann, Dec. 15.

Lyndsey Teich Gentry ’06 and her husband, Todd, announce the birth of their son, Walker Reid, Dec. 29.

Connie Carver Guzman ’06 announces the birth of her daughter, Amelia Claire, Nov. 9.

Thara Platt Reinitz ’07 and her husband, Dax, announce the birth of their daughter, Felicity Ann, April 2, 2014.

Chad MFCC ’11 and Alisha Thielepape ’07 announce the birth of their daughter, Hattie Anne, Dec. 4. Chad is a marriage and family therapist in Temple and Alisha is the special assistant to the president at UMHB.

D E AT H S Ruth Caudle Kinkeade ex ’37, Jan. 31, in Irving. She was a longtime member of the downtown Irving church, where her late husband served as a pastor for 32 years.

The church not only has a ministry program

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Courtni Habel Sladek’s passion for healthcare and love for adventure collided, sending her from the east coast to the west

She has since completed nine assignments in cities such as San Francisco, California; Baltimore, Maryland; and Houston, Texas.

“I’ve gone so many places since becoming a traveling nurse,” Sladek said. “This job has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have learned so much about different people, cultures, and religions, which has helped me better care for my patients and their families.”

Among her favorite places has been New York City.

“Before I left I would tell people I was moving into a 300-square-foot apartment downtown just to get a good reaction from them,” she said. “I had no idea how small that truly was until we got there and it was literally only 200 square feet.” She laughed.

“We felt so crammed in that apartment that we never wanted to be there, which forced my husband and I to go out and explore the city a lot more.”

Another of Sladek’s favorite memories was a gift she and Ryan received from a friend they had met while working in Los Angeles, California.

“One of our fellow church members worked for Disney, and he gave us tickets to Disneyland Resort,” Sladek said. “It was a lifelong dream come true. The moment I saw Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, I started sobbing because I was so happy. It was truly

COURTESY PHOTOS

Courtni Habel Sladek ’10 and her husband, Ryan, pulled out from their apartment in an SUV packed with clothes, a couple of pillows, and a few small kitchen appliances. The couple was prepared for a 26-hour journey to New York City, where they would stay for three months. Although they had plans to go to Central Park, see a Broadway production, and eat at the Dominique Ansel Bakery, they were by no means on an extended vacation.

This was part of Sladek’s life as a traveling nurse.

Sladek graduated with a nursing degree from UMHB in 2010 and began work at Scott & White’s pediatric intensive care unit to gain experience.

It did not take her long to realize that wasn’t her long-term aspiration.

“I was born and raised in Temple and I was ready to get out and explore the world,” Sladek said as she began looking into different career options.

“I love traveling and new experiences, so I decided to contact a recruiter from a staffing company.”

Sladek eventually began working for American Mobile, one of the largest staffing companies in the nation.

Top: Ryan and Courtni Sladek ‘10 visit the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. Bottom: Courtni holds a 189-pound python.

one of the best days of my life.”

Sladek believes her traveling experiences have shaped her into who she is today. “I have become a lot more open-minded, adventerous, and outgoing,” she said.

Sladek credits her success as a traveling nurse to her time at UMHB. “I switch hospitals every few months, and I have never felt unprepared or intimidated—and I’ve worked at very notable hospitals, like Johns Hopkins and New York Presbyterian,” she said. “I feel like my skill level is up to par with every hospital I’ve gone to, and UMHB is the reason I have that solid foundation.”

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Waiting in the wings: a performing arts center with innovative, multi-functional spaces for musical performances and theatrical productions.

Interested in playing a supporting role?

Go to umhb.edu/momentum for details or contact Brent Davison at bdavison@umhb.edu

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor UMHB Box 8409 900 College Street Belton, Texas 76513

named after the couple (Kinkeade Bible Class), but the Kinkeade Building is also named in their honor. Irving ISD honored them by naming one of its schools the Dr. Henry H. and Ruth Kinkeade Early Childhood School.

Jimmye Simmons Winter ex ’41, Dec. 31, in Amarillo. She was a children’s director for First Baptist Church in Plainview, San Antonio, and Arlington. She then served with the Women’s Missionary Union in Birmingham, AL. Throughout her career, Jimmye wrote Sunday school literature and many articles about missions.

Billye Bell Elder ’40, Jan. 9, in Valentine. She taught physical education in the Valentine public schools. After moving to El Paso, she spent 38 years with El Paso ISD as a physical education teacher and coach, which also included special education for students. Billye was awarded an “Excellence in Teaching” award in 1981.

Jean Long Corley ’43, Jan. 19, in Tyler.

She taught home economics at the college and high school levels for 29 years in the Abilene area. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church in both Abilene and Lewisville.

Nellie Corby Robertson ’43, Nov. 23, in Mart. She taught home economics in Mart and in the Uvalde area.

Pattie Cate Scales ex ’48, Jan. 8, in Richardson. She was a bookkeeper for Albright Electric Company. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling.

Rosina Hailey Sattawhite ’48, Dec. 31, in Fort Worth. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Fort Worth before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She later worked as a substitute teacher. Rosina was an active member of Connell Baptist Church all of her life. She held leadership positions and later was a church librarian for many years. Rosina and her husband, Lee, celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2014. Lee preceded her in death on Dec. 12.

Zula Wood Atwood ’50, Nov. 20, in Sweeny. She was a teacher for Sweeny

ISD from 1975 to 1986. Prior to teaching in Sweeny, she taught mostly elementary grades in other Texas schools and one year in Mississippi. She retired in 1986 after having taught for 32 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweeny where she taught Sunday school and was the director for Women’s Missionary Union and Vacation Bible School. She belonged to four genealogical societies: Daughters of the American Revolution, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Colonial Dames XVII Century, and Daughters of the American Colonists. She held numerous offices in each organization.

Zula and three of her cousins collaborated in writing a genealogical book, which has been placed in several libraries. She was a past president of Eta Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (a professional teacher organization) and she was recognized by the State senate for her educational service and dedication to the children of Texas.

Doris Morehead McCullough ’50, Feb. 12, in Amarillo. She taught special education for 37 years—seven years in Odessa and Lubbock and more than 30 years for Amarillo ISD. While at AISD, she taught first through sixth grades at Glenwood Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School and Belmar Elementary School, before retiring from Ridgecrest Elementary School. She served in numerous roles with Texas State Teacher’s Association. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church for more than 50 years and enjoyed working with the children there. Doris sang in the sanctuary choir, and in her later years she was very active with the church’s senior adults ministry.

Doris was an avid bridge player and was active in three different bridge clubs. She also volunteered as a Pink Lady at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital for 10 years.

Jamye Winn Browning, Feb. 2, in Harker Heights. She was the sister of Mary Winn ’50.

Shirley Huckabee Kirk ’51, Feb. 11, in Bryan. Shirley Kirk Elementary School in Cy-Fair ISD is named in her honor. She taught home economics early on in her 39-year career but spent most of her time teaching middle school science. She

taught in both Bellville and Cy-Fair schools.

Shirley was devoted to her church, where she was a teacher, leader, and organist.

Rowe Ann Durant ’53, Jan. 30, in Temple. While attending the University of Texas she was recruited by the government as one of 900 young women to be trained to replace some of the men who were leaving to fight in World War II. Rowe was trained in drafting at Purdue University, and worked at Curtiss-Wright Airplane Company as an aeronautical engineering cadette until the war was over. She then graduated from UMHB and taught home economics in Salado. Later she taught math and science at Travis Middle School.

After Rowe Ann earned a master’s in math from Baylor University, she taught math at Temple College until she retired. She was active in both the International Cat Association and the Cat Fancier’s Association.

LaRue Spitzer Wilson ex ’53, Jan. 9, in Temple. She worked for many years at the IGA Minimax in Belton as a checker. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the First Baptist Church in Belton.

LaRue was the sister of Linda Spitzer Chaney ’66.

Frances Kuehn Hollaway ex ’54, Dec. 28, in Austin.

Billie McPherson Beasley ’61, Sept. 23, in Tucson, AZ. She worked for Douglas Aircraft and as a social worker in Aneheim, CA. In 1975 Billie and her husband moved to Tucson, where she was employed by the Drug Enforcement Agency for five years, then as a secretary at the University of Arizona for two years. Billie then worked for the State of Arizona Child Protective Agency as a social worker before retiring after 22 years (age 59). After retirement she worked in childcare. Billie was a member of Faith Community Church, where she worked with children, and was a member of the Faith Keepers.

Agnes Olene Hastings, Feb. 4, in Fredericksburg. She was the sister of Betty Sue Craven Beebe ’61.

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Patsy Rainey Hollar ’61, Dec. 23, in Granite Falls, NC. She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Lenoir, NC, for several years. She then became a member of the First Baptist Church of Lenoir, NC, and was the choir director for 10 years. Patsy was the choral music director at Lenoir High School, and for many years she was the choral music director at Hibriten High School. Patsy retired from Caldwell County Schools in 1999. Her choral music students consistently excelled in competitions all over the Southeast.

For many years Patsy directed the Lenoir Singing Christmas Tree and the Treble Ensemble. She served on the board of directors of the historic Chapel of Rest and the Community Music Club of Lenoir. Patsy was the sister of Nancy Rainey Bell ex ’62.

Sallie Horton Hurst ’62, Feb. 3, in McGregor. She taught for 25 years in McGregor schools. She was a den mother in Cub Scouts as well as a scout leader

in Girl Scouts. Sallie was a volunteer at Providence Hospital, the McGregor Library, a member of the Garden Club, and an active member of First Baptist Church in McGregor.

Janis Coquat Bluhm ’68, Jan. 19, in Three Rivers. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in George West.

She taught for a short time with Three Rivers ISD, and was a substitute teacher there for many years. Janis was a certified “National Master Level and International Level 1,” USA Track and Field official, and was a former chair of the South Texas Association.

Mildred Sue Gideon ’68, Jan. 29, in Temple. She taught for Temple ISD at Western Hills Elementary and Bethune Comet. She then managed the office of Gideon and Associates photography. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Temple where she was a Stephen Minister, a member of the

Young at Heart group, and involved in the Dawson Sunday school class.

Linda Whitley Kelley ’68, Nov. 30, in Waco. She worked as a journalist for several years. After the death of her husband, Dayton, in 1984, Linda taught high school journalism and history at Connally ISD. She later became the high school’s librarian.

Keith Martin ’73, Jan. 24, in Killeen. He taught elementary physical education in Killeen ISD for 31 years. After retirement in 2004, he worked another 10 years for the district as a crossing guard. He was an active member of First Baptist Church and a member of the “Adult 6” Sunday school class. He was also a member of Killeen Masonic Lodge and the Killeen Chapter and Council.

Kenneth Joe Brock ’78, Aug. 23, in Temple. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and then served in

An unexpected arrangement

As a nationally-recognized florist, alumnus Norman Northen uses his talents to beautify UMHB and Central Texas

As a student at UMHB, Norman Northen ’75 needed some extra money.

After seeing an ad in the newspaper for a part-time deliverer at a local flower shop, his grandmother—Joan Normand Northen ’70—suggested he apply. Little did Norman know that when he walked in the door of the flower shop that day, it would be the start of a professional career in the floral industry.

Forty-one years later, Norman could not be more satisfied with the name he has made for himself. In 2001, he was named the “Texas Designer of the Year” by Texas Cup, and in 2007, the shop he currently works for—Precious Memories— was named “National Retail Florist of the Year for the U.S. and Canada” by Florist Review Magazine.

“These are two credentials that together no one else in the state of Texas has on his or her resume,” Norman said.

The florist clearly takes his work seriously. “I see what I do as a ministry,” Norman said. “I deal with every emotion people have – from the highest to the lowest. I talk to people who are

in bereavement from deaths and those who are joyfully planning marriages.”

He sees working in the floral industry as a perfect opportunity to share God’s love with others. His personal mission statement is to use “God-given flowers and his God-given talents” to bless others.

Norman comes from a long line of UMHB alumni and former students, dating back to 1889. Norman himself is a fourth-generation Crusader and has been making UMHB memories for more than 50 years.

“My grandmother attended UMHB and later worked in the College of Business,” Norman said. “So UMHB events were a big deal in our household.”

He remembers participating in Charter Day activities and attending UMHB Christmas parties. His involvement with the university continued into adulthood as he served on the alumni board.

One of Norman’s favorite memories is when he was selected to do the candle lighting charge at the university’s sesquicentennial celebration. Looking back on that 150-year celebration,

Norman is still honored that he was asked to participate in the event.

“Out of all the alumni they could have asked, they chose me,” Norman said. “I was incredibly honored by that opportunity.”

Norman has also served the university using his professional skills.

Dating back to the years of Dr. and Mrs. Bobby Parker, Norman has walked alongside several university first ladies to create floral arrangements for UMHB events.

“I enjoyed learning each of the women’s personalities by being their florist,” Norman said. “It is fun to look back and see how the university’s style has evolved over the last 40 years.”

Among the most memorable events Norman has contributed flower arrangements to have been Charter Day, the dedication of the Bawcom Student Union, and the McLane Lecture featuring George W. Bush.

“It’s neat to say that I had a part in these events,” he said. “I am thankful UMHB has the confidence in me to do a good job for these special events.”

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the National Guard. He received a Purple Heart. He worked as a domiciliary assistant at the Veterans Affairs Hospital and then became a substitute teacher for Belton ISD. Kenneth volunteered more than 750 hours at the VA Hospital. He was a member of Meadow Oaks Baptist Church and VFW #1820.

Donna Caddell ’78, Nov. 22, in Temple.

She worked for almost 35 years as an registered nurse at Scott & White Hospital and the Olin E. Teague Veterans Affairs Hospital in Temple. She was an avid animal rights advocate.

Leonard Knox ’78, Oct. 22, in Temple.

He was an X-ray technician at Providence Hospital, and at the Veterans Affairs hospitals in Temple and in Marlin. He was a supervisor at Texas Instruments from 1978 to 1992. Leonard retired in 2003. He was a member of the Professional Bowling Association.

Doreen Ray McMinn ’79, Dec. 15, in Salado. She was an educator in Killeen, Longview, Belton, and Salado.

Sheila Slagle Hammond ’82, April 23, 2014, in Americus, GA. She was a registered nurse for 25 years at Sumter Regional Hospital and was a clinical nursing instructor at Darton College. Sheila was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Anita Richey Bell ’89, Dec. 14, in Temple. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Little River for more than 30 years, serving as a Sunday school teacher and a choir member. She later taught at Central Texas Christian School, where she stayed until she retired. After her husband passed away, Anita married Ron Bell and moved her church membership to First United Methodist Church in Belton. Together they volunteered with VistaCare, which is now Gentiva Hospice.

Gretchel Grohoske Campbell ’95, Nov. 16, in Lorena. She was multi-talented and loved helping others, especially the elderly. She was also a licensed massage therapist.

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Dr. Paul Edward Glaske, Jan. 30, in Flint.

He was the grandfather of Tucker Glaske ’12 and Hunter Glaske ’14.

Vurlie A. Haines ex, Oct. 31, in Temple.

She taught first grade for Killeen ISD for 22 years at West Ward and Pershing Park schools. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority ETA IOTA Chapter, and a member of Salado Church of Christ.

Anita Daugherty Bell

Kent Owens

Kerry & Kathy Owens

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Bill Berglund

Maxine Alcorn Olivia Winkler Bigelow

Gina Agold Krause

Mary Margaret Maxey ex, Jan. 6, in Georgetown. She worked at the First National Bank and National Bank of Commerce for many years before becoming a legal secretary. She worked for Representative Ace Pickens and Ector County Judge Gary Watkins. She had two life-long passions: her children and the Dallas Cowboys.

Jamye Winn Browning

Kay Anderson

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Linda Breaux

Charles & Gayla Vardeman Corley

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens

Pat Lockridge Shannon

Julia Amason Walker

Chris Weathers Westbrook

Sandy Evans Scully ex, Feb. 5, in Temple. In the 1980s she owned a bail bonds company. She later became a realtor for more than 20 years. She was a member of the 3C Cowboy Fellowship Church in Salado.

Myra Helen Buckner

Julia Amason Walker

Velma Schoppe Urbanovsky ex, Dec. 20, in Bryan. She taught school in Burleson County, Providence, Clute, and Pasadena.

She was a substitute teacher for several years in Caldwell.

Lee Roy Calhoun

Virginia Jones Calhoun

Clark “Corky” Nelson, Nov. 17, in Temple.

He was a football coach at UMHB from 1999 until he retired in 2006.

Beth Childress

Minnie Abrego Sanchez

Bertha M. Rogers, Oct. 29, in Temple. She was a former UMHB employee.

M E MO R I A L S Roy L. Adams

Beverly Norwine Adams

Janice Muehlstein Caldwell

Jennifer Caldwell Dulgher

Michael A. Cook

Barbara Chaney

Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis

Mary Frances Clark

Mary Grant Kominowski Geneva Coleman

Catherine Henojosa L. R. & L. B. Cook

Nelda Cook Perry Don Cox

Patsy Dahnke Dillon

Oscar Joseph Arnold, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens

Tom & Ruth Dannelley

Grace Dannelley McDonald

Marjorie & Joe Weldon Bailey

Cash & Lou Beth Bailey Birdwell

Beatriz Roiz De Leon

Dr. Fernando De Leon

Susan Beinhauer

Ann O’Quinn Powell

Margaret Powell Dickinson

Lou Provence Laine

Martha White Farris

Elizabeth Farris Figari Roberto E. Fonseca

Roberto (Bobby) R. Fonseca Dr. Ruth LaVerne Gallman

Cynthia Koehl Adcock

Carolyn Snapka Harlow Paul Edward Glaske

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom John Glover

Kent Owens

Kerry & Kathy Owens

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Edwina Ham

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens

Agnes Olene Hastings

Peggy Bass Albin

Kay Anderson

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Charles & Gayla Vardeman Corley

Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens

Julia Amason Walker

Drs. Robert & Grace Richardson Whitis Bill Hawkins

Jimmy Hinton Jim Hays

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Patsy Dahnke Dillon

Terry Pavoggi Hefner

Janice Andrews

Dannie Hefner

Maxine Hemenway

Johnette Shaffer Fisher Edward Ellis Hogwood Jr.

Cindy Taylor & Family

Pam Hogwood Wilson Dr. Beatrice Huston

Sharon Wrede Jones Dr. A. A. Hyden

Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis Mrs. Cleo Ivey

Kent Owens

Kerry & Kathy Owens

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Jean Johnson

Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp

Latrece Johnson

Kent Owens

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Dr. Joyce Kemp

Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis Ben Leeper

Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp Rev. J. T. Littlejohn

Mildred Dicus Walker Pearl Maddux

Kent Owens

Kerry & Kathy Owens

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Susan Sletto Malnor

Warren Swader

Corina Martinez

Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp John & Alice Minten

Dorothy Minten

Janie Minten Caleb Morgan

Julia H. Alexander

Cash & Lou Beth Bailey Birdwell

Diane Bruce

Debbie Burns Suzanne J. Graham Joy Hensarling Donna Wright

Clark “Corky” Nelson

Bob & Sara Barkley

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Chris & Cindy Cummins

Louis & Sara Jo Englander

Marty & Marilyn Englander

Joe & Corliss George

Heartland Resources, Inc.

Charleen K. Hunt

Dick & Claudette White June Wyatt Nesbit

Lou Provence Laine Sid Nichols

Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Jena E. Coulson

Marshall & Penny Renfro Ivan & Mary Norwine

Beverly Norwine Adams Mary Frances Norwine

Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis

Frank O’Banion

Melissa Tyroch Bragg

Kenneth & Velva Schrader Riddle

Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis Dr. Bobby E. Parker

Dr. Bobby E. Parker Jr. Dr. J. W. & Mildred Brevard Pittman

Ruth Tucker Hess Charley Powell

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Gene Rogers

Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp Opal Rogers

Jonnie Atkison Barron

Kay Elrod Coppin

Evelyn Cadenhead Davis

Dr. Delia Quintanilla Dr. Nancy Schoenrock

Darlene Dressler Dunn Jay & Justin Schultz

Bill & Carole Swickard Alice Bagby Smith

Dr. & Mrs. Jimmye Hillman

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Jennifer Lee Sorrells

Lena Sorrells Resnick

Amy Bawcom

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Gladys Swindle

Rev. Robert & Sandra Sanders Mattson

Betty Sue Craven Beebe

Marietta Parker Helen Hannan Berryhill

Elmer Berryhill

Thomas Tapman

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Dixie Tharp

Jimmy Hinton

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Betty Clark Thompson

Rev. James B. Thompson

Judy Jeskey Watson

Carilane Newman Vieregg

Bobby & Edna Penny Bridges

Russell Bridges

Carolyn Owens Pruitt Ursula Brinkman

Randi Carter

Jackie Campbell Way

Clifford “Cliff” D. Way Jr. Jean Ketchum Whitis

Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens

Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis

Becky Exley Brunell

Avolonte Study Club Jerry Caldwell

Michael A. Cook Scott W. Cheek

Earl J. Cheek

David Whyburn

Kim Whyburn

Class of 1951

Shirley Huckabee Kirk

Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Williams

Janice Williams Autry

Class of 1964

Kenneth & Velva Schrader Riddle

Keith Williams

Jimmy Hinton

Gloria McGregor Combs

Eula Woodyard McKown

Dr. Bob Winters

Pat Lockridge Shannon Doris Watters Wood

Joy Wood

Mary Jane Wood

HONORARIA Beverly Norwine Adams

Cynthia Moya

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Zosia Hunt

Randi Carter Jennifer Wallin Jones

Jimmy & Katherine Wallin Mitchell & Norma Jones

Nick & Jennifer Meers Jones Dr. Mickey Little

Mary Margaret Johnson Lemley Jeff Ludwick

Avolonte Study Club Eula Woodyard McKown

Dorothy Jane Bush Aiken Ron & Evelyn McNeill

Nick & Jennifer Meers Jones Joan Marlowe Myrah

Glenna Morgan Stamps Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear

Steve James Dr. Randy O’Rear

Jeff W. Smith Carolyn Allison Owens

Dr. Craig & Megan Hammonds Marietta Parker

Bobby E. Parker Jr. Dr. Linda Hood Pehl

Dr. Grace Labaj Marilyn Scott

Randi Carter

Donna Stapp Curb

Janice Andrews

Pat Lockridge Shannon

Diana Marino Bassett

Ouida Mae Dulany

Linda Breaux

Marietta Parker

Ruby Lee Wyche Thomas

John O. Thomas

Marjorie Frank Ferrill

Kay Schwertner Psencik Dorothy Jean Reinhard Hogwood

Cindy Taylor & Family

Pam & Keith, Daniel, Avena &

Madison, Sarah & Noah

Linda Higgs Baird

Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges

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Sue L. Dance Melissa Tyroch Bragg

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Gina Agold Krause

Dr. Paxton & Carolyn Howard

Amy Bawcom

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom

Jon Wallin

Jimmy & Katherine Wallin Dr. Marlene Zipperlen

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