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B I G P I C T U R E | Senior Kyle White and junior Maddie Davis help at the registration table in the Quad during Move-In Day. More than 140 student volunteers helped 650 freshmen and transfer students transition into UMHB life during this year’s Welcome Week activities.
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Golf teams compete in national tournaments, plus 38 students place on ASC All-Academic teams 11| P H I L A N T H R O P Y Mary Kelley ’68 establishes scholarship in honor of autistic son 24| 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 Cody Fosdick‘04 and Ruth Mayo Buchanon ’29
F E A T U R E S H O M E S W E E T H O M E |12 The rebirth of the Missionary in Residence program creates new opportunities for students A S TO R Y WO R T H S H A R I N G|16 Influence of retiring journalism professor seen in students’ awards and successful careers S T R ESS |20 What Cru counseling professionals say about stress and how it affects us all
O N T H E COV E R | Pictured is senior Katelyn Holm, editor-in-chief of UMHB’s student newspaper, The Bells. PHOTO BY CRYSTAL DONAHUE ‘10
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In high school I felt a call to ministry. I was greatly influenced by my youth minister and wanted to go where he went to school, which was close to my home in Cross Plains, Texas. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out because I didn’t have the funds to go to a private school. My dad and I talked and decided I would go to a public school and get my communications degree; if afterwards I still wanted to go into ministry, I could go to seminary. I was really unhappy with the decision because I had my heart set on my plan. I then went to a college fair and met an admissions recruiter who told me all about UMHB. I scheduled a visit to come to campus, and as soon as I got here, I fell in love with it. But I was still faced with the question, “Where do I get the money?” God really provided and opened doors for me to come to UMHB through scholarships. I wouldn’t have met the people I know or had the experiences I’ve had without that financial support. I want to work with people, and I want them to know God’s love. Wherever God puts me, that’s where I want to be, and for now that’s UMHB. It has become home to me because people were willing to give.
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Junior communications major Cross Plains, Texas
Million-dollar gift creates new opportunities for nursing students On June 20, officials announced the establishment of an endowed scholarship that will provide full tuition for two nursing students at UMHB each year. The Loye White Bray Endowed Scholarship has been established through a $1 million gift from a donor who asked to remain anonymous. The scholarship is designed to provide significant financial assistance each year to help students complete a degree program that they otherwise could not afford. “This is a gift that will truly change lives, not only those of the students who receive the scholarship, but also those of the many people they will care for throughout their careers,” said Dr. Randy O’Rear, university president. “Our nursing graduates learn the technical skills needed in their profession, but they also learn to be compassionate caretakers who are attuned to the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of their patients. This generous donor’s gift will give deserving students the helping hand they need to complete their studies and dedicate their lives to helping others.” UMHB’s Scott and White College of Nursing is recognized for providing one of the finest nursing programs in the country. Graduates of the program score consistently higher pass rates on the NCLEX-RN licensing exam than the state and national averages and are highly sought in all areas of healthcare. Nursing is the largest major at UMHB, with 484 students enrolled in the program this year. With the opening of the state-of-the-art Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center in 2013, enrollments in UMHB’s nursing program have steadily grown, and administrators expect that trend to continue as the need for nurses continues to escalate nationwide.
“Our nursing graduates learn to be compassionate caretakers who are attuned to the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of their patients. This generous donor’s gift will give deserving students the helping hand they need to complete their studies and dedicate their lives to helping others.” — D R . R A N DY O’ R E A R President
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RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY BAWCOM STUDENT UNION October 10 at 1 p.m.
Join Crusaders and friends on the pedestrian mall outside the front entrance of the building for the dedication of the new facility.
University plans dedication for Bawcom Student Union New and returning students were the first to experience a new era in dining services with the opening of the Bawcom Student Union in August. A series of construction delays pushed the opening to this fall, but enthusiastic students agreed that the spacious new facility was well worth the wait. In addition to expanded and varied dining areas, the three-story center offers an updated Campus Store, a band hall and practice rooms for instrumental ensembles, a ballroom for special events, and numerous offices and workspaces for Student Life staff members and student organizations. The official ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new facility will be held on October 10 at 1 p.m. on the pedestrian mall outside the front entrance of the center (formerly King Street). Guests of honor will be Dr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom, for whom the building is named in recognition of their many years of service at UMHB. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to tour the new center, which anchors the visitors’ side of Crusader Stadium. The event is open to the public, and alumni are encouraged to attend.
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Labor Day Holiday (campus closed) Football at Millsaps College, 6 p.m. Football vs. Univ. of Redlands, Crusader Stadium, 6 p.m. Football at Univ. of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 6 p.m. Football vs. Kean Univ., Crusader Stadium, 6 p.m. Wind Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble Concert, First Baptist Belton, 7:30 p.m.
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Business Job Fair, Lord Conference Center, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dedication of Bawcom Student Union, 1 p.m. Football at Sul Ross State Univ., 1 p.m. Homecoming Football vs. Louisiana College, Crusader Stadium, 1 p.m. Football at Texas Lutheran Univ., 1 p.m. Miss MHB Pageant, W. W. Walton Chapel, 7 p.m.
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UMHB offers its first fully online graduate program
Lauren Mendias has been named Graphic Design Specialist in the office of Graphic Services. A native of Marfa, Texas, Lauren graduated from Sul Ross State University in 2002. She then stepped into the role of graphic designer and publication services coordinator for Sul Ross and continued in that role for 11 years until joining the UMHB staff.
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Three years ago, the university’s Exercise Sport Science Department (EXSS) had a vision—to offer an online master’s in Sports Administration degree program. This summer, that dream became a reality. “This is a big deal because we have never had fully online programs at UMHB before,” Dr. Colin Wilborn said. Wilborn is the dean of the Graduate School, as well as a professor in the EXSS department. He said it was important to establish a curriculum that fit both the scheduling and academic needs of professionals. The team of faculty developing the program studied various aspects of the online world, went to conferences and training sessions, and earned online certifications. “One thing we realized is that we can have very real and personal relationships with our online students,” Wilborn said. The new degree program offers courses six times a year through an online interface called Canvas. The program can be completed in approximately 12-18 months. Wilborn foresees UMHB offering other fully online programs in years to come.“I want to see growth in our online offerings,” he said. “For us to be competitive in the future and continue to reach the graduate student population, we’re going to have to move some of our programs to an online world.”
Crystal Donahue has been named Senior Writer and Editor for UMHB Life magazine and Philanthropy magazine. Crystal earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications/Journalism from UMHB in 2010. Post-graduation, she served as a communications editor for Praevius Group in Salado.
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A spacious lobby area for patrons that can also be used for small recitals, dinners, or receptions
University administration unveils plans for performing arts center UMHB has raised the curtain on plans for a 39,300-square-foot performing arts center, to be built near the entrance of campus at the corner of Main Street and MLK Jr. Avenue (formerly 9th Avenue). The ingenious design of the center incorporates many multifunctional rooms so the building can be used as a teaching facility throughout the week as well as a venue for performances. “All too often, performance halls at universities sit unused for much of the time between performances,” notes UMHB’s senior vice president for campus planning and facility services, Edd Martin. “It takes a serious investment to construct a performing arts center, so we do not want this structure to be one that is only utilized on the evenings of concerts or shows. We want it to be a busy academic center that pulses with life every day of the week and also offers the facilities needed to stage great performances.” The new performing arts center is the last in a series of new facilities called for in the Campus Master Plan approved by UMHB trustees in 2011. If sufficient funds can be secured through gifts and grants for the project, construction could begin in the summer of 2015.
Architects’ rendering of how the center will appear when viewed from MLK Jr. Avenue.
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President Dr. Randy O’Rear, First Lady Julie O’Rear, and members of Student Foundation honor the university’s heritage by placing flowers at Judge R.E.B. Baylor’s grave.
Crusaders take a fresh look at College View apartments Under the terms of an agree-
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Faculty, staff, and students gathered around Judge R.E.B. Baylor’s grave for prayer Feb. 6 to honor the anniversary of the university’s establishment. The annual event provides a time for Crusaders to remember the university’s heritage and the initial signing of the school’s charter on Feb. 1, 1845. “We wouldn’t be here today if it was not for our founding fathers,” First Lady Julie O’Rear said. “The sacrifices they made years ago have enabled us to have a wonderful university today.” The celebration is held each year on the first Wednesday of February. Tradition calls for the sophomore class to ring the college bell and seniors to place a wreath at Baylor’s grave, located in Heritage Plaza on campus. This year’s event was hosted by Student Foundation and the Campus Activities Board (CAB). It included a “We wouldn’t be festive photo booth, wish cards for personalized messages, and purplehere today if it was and-gold-frosted cupcakes. not for our founding “It’s always important to celebrate our rich history and legacy,” said Dr. fathers. The sacrifices Randy O’Rear, university president. He noted that the founders of the they made years ago university were forward thinkers who have enabled us to sacrificed much to achieve the goal of Christian higher education. have a wonderful Former Student Foundation member university today.” Daniela Loera ’14 attended the event. “I think this birthday is significant because — J U L I E O’ R E A R FIRST LADY this year UMHB has had a lot of firsts which have made our campus better,” she said. “There’s a lot to celebrate.”
property in May 2014. To bring the
View apartments became UMHB apartments’ amenities in line with other housing on campus, crews worked diligently over the summer to paint walls, install new flooring, and add new appliances to 50 of the 152 units, enough beds to house 150 students. All of the spaces have been filled for 201415. The remaining apartments will be renovated in phases. When fully complete, College View will house approximately 420 students.
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Thirty-eight UMHB athletes were selected for the American Southwest Conferences’ All-Academic teams for winter/spring 2014. To be eligible, student-athletes must be classified academically as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student during the competition season and have been in attendance and completed at least one academic year (two consecutive semesters) at their institution. They must also have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the conclusion of the academic semester in which their ASC sport’s championship is held.
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Student-athletes named to All-Academic squads
Senior Pablo Mena Medrano tees off at the 2014 NCAA Division III National Tournament in May.
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Men’s and women’s golf teams compete in national tournaments The Cru men’s and women’s golf teams made it a National Tournament ”two-fer” when both teams qualified for the NCAA Division III National Championships following the 2013-14 seasons. The UMHB women traveled to the National Tournament in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida, while the men competed in Greensboro, North Carolina. The women’s team entered the 2014 National Tournament as the defending national champion and made a run at defending that title before finishing with a national second place trophy instead. UMHB fired a four-day total of 1280 to finish in second place, 24 strokes behind first-time national champion Rhodes College’s 1256 team total. It was the fifth NCAA national runner-up finish in the history of the Cru women’s golf program. McKenzie Ralston (Jr., Temple) was the top individual finisher for UMHB, adding an individual runner-up performance. Taylor O’Rear (Jr., Salado) tied for 10th individually, Victoria Thane (Jr., Stamford) tied for 22nd place, Elizabeth Davis (So., Houston) tied for 42nd, and Kelly Gonyea (Sr., Harker Heights) closed out her collegiate career by tying for 56th place for the Cru. The UMHB women were in the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time overall. The UMHB men won the American Southwest Conference Championship to earn just the third NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in their program’s history. The Cru fired a two-day total of 614 and narrowly missed making the 15-team cut in the event. However, Pablo Mena Medrano (Sr., Cadiz, Spain) did advance as an individual and rolled to a four-day total of 300 to tie for 25th place and break the school’s 72-hole individual scoring record in the process. The other golfers representing the Cru in the NCAA Tournament included Jarrod Brown (Fr., Groves), Justin Judkins (Sr., San Antonio), Stayton Lindeman (Jr., Lampasas), and Robby Schimmels (Sr., Killeen).
In honor of her son Mary Kelley ’68 hopes to educate others about autism by establishing endowed scholarship When Mary Kelley came to Mary Hardin-Baylor in the early 1960s, she had no idea her time in college would shape her role as a mother in future years. During her schooling, Kelley minored in education and took her Bible studies to heart. A lesson about the Fruits of the Spirit stood out to her in particular, and she wondered how God would use these fruits to guide her steps. Kelley married her high school sweetheart, Roy “Topper” Kelley, in 1968. The couple had their first son, Roy John, the following year. The Kelleys couldn’t have been
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happier with their giggly boy with the curly blonde hair and big blue eyes. But their joy turned to concern when Roy John was diagnosed with autism in the early 1970s. “God led us to understand that he only places special children in special families. He simply asks that we love them as he loves us—unconditionally,” she said. Kelley continued to seek God’s will for her life, even when she found herself widowed and burdened with a mountain of debt, with three children to support. She soon realized she had to find a way to get herself back on track financially and provide for Roy John long-term. Kelley began paying off one debt at a time. Even though she and her children had to eat a lot of beans and rice, she found her way out of debt and was able to begin saving money again. Once Kelley felt financially stable, she began to look toward the future. “I told my brother that I wanted to set up a scholarship in my son’s honor. This was a Monday. On Wednesday, a piece of mail showed up from Mary Hardin-Baylor’s office of planned giving,” she said. “That told me that God wanted this to happen.” It didn’t take long for Kelley to call her alma mater and establish the Roy John Kelley Endowed Scholarship in Special Education. The scholarship not only gives her son a legacy but also offers financial assistance to students planning to work with programs that focus on autism spectrum disorder. “If you educate one person about autism,” she said, “you’re fighting ignorance.” —Jessa McClure ‘08
“If you educate one person about autism, you’re fighting ignorance” COURTESY PHOTO
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This fall Dr. Rebecca O’Banion moved into a new role as associate vice president for development and alumni relations. A 1993 graduate of UMHB, O’Banion joined the staff in 2006 as the university’s director of alumni relations. She holds a master’s degree in Human Services—Executive Leadership from Liberty University and the EdD degree in Higher Education Administration from UMHB. As associate VP, O’Banion will continue to oversee alumni relations and, in addition, will manage the daily fundraising activities of UMHB’s development staff. “Rebecca has done an excellent job in drawing our alumni into active relationship with the university,” said Brent Davison, vice president for development. “She is passionate in her commitment to the mission of UMHB, and I am delighted that she will be playing a greater role in the fundraising activities of the university.”
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non, noted the program is common practice in the evangelical culture. “Missionaries have seasons where they come back on stateside assignment,” she said. Many churches and universities offer homes for missionaries to stay in while they are on furlough. In fact, UMHB previously had missionaries in residence in 1977, but the program was unable to continue. Shannon said, “Several years ago there was a fresh wave of campus involvement in the strategic plan, and the question kept popping up: ‘Why not have a missionary in residence?’” The university’s 2011 Strategic Plan included two imperatives which bolstered support for the program: “We will deepen our commitment to our Christian mission and Baptist heritage,” and “We will cultivate a campus culture of global engagement.” Weathersbee noted that the project began to move forward with assistance from leaders across the campus, including
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Shannon, Dr. George Loutherback (University Chaplain), Dr. Tim Crawford (Dean of the College of Christian Studies), and Dr. Steve Oldham (Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs). “There was no one opposed to it,” Weathersbee said. “It was just a question of where we were going to come up with the funding. Suddenly God blessed the school with a significant gift to the Christian Studies Department. That’s the way things happen around here at UMHB.” Once the funds were in place, the school began remodeling a house behind the BSM center on 8th Ave and N. Pearl St., which had been serving as a storage building for the last 10 years. The BSM moved to its current location in 2004 after the university acquired the Belton Nazarene Church and its parsonage. Shannon said, “When we moved into the church
building, Dr. Loutherback and I immediately thought the parsonage would be a great place for a missionary in residence, but there were so many other things going on that the house was never finished out for that purpose.” UMHB worked diligently through the winter of 2013 to restore the house. Meanwhile, university leadership was establishing a long-term plan to sustain both the building and the Missionary in Residence program. The missionaries are a part of the Spiritual Life staff and have offices at the BSM. “Their special charge is to work with F E A T U R E S
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missions-minded students, missionary kids, internationals, and churches,” Shannon said. “At the same time, they are available to everyone.” This year’s missionaries, The Dormans, arrived on-campus in August. “They are sages,” Shannon said of Bill and Harlene. “They know the Lord, they know the human heart, and they also have experience in three cultures—Latino, African, and Indian.” Because they have had previous experience serving at a college, the couple brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, Shannon noted. “They will be the first of this wave of missionaries on our campus, so they will tutor us and help us think through what we want, what we need, and what’s necessary. They will help us lay out the paths in light of their vision and experience,” she said. The Dormans, who have been in missions since 1993, hope
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to equip students with the understanding that all people have an important role in spreading the gospel. “We are called, as God’s chosen people, to be reaching out,” Harlene said. “People are watching and should know by our lifestyles that we are Christians. We can impact their lives, even if we’re not overseas. Whether we are in hospitals, local churches, offices, school yards, or sports fields, we are all on a mission.” Weathersbee believes this is an exciting time for anyone with a connection to UMHB. “We are unapologetically a Christian university, and we are not moving away from that,” he said. “It solidifies and confirms one of our greatest tenants, which is that we are a missional university. Alumni who have gone before us have ingrained this into our culture, and this opportunity puts us in a good position to carry on that tradition. ” n
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Why this Crusader fan chose to donate her belongings to the university’s mission house
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Dr. Byron Weathersbee’s mom, Carolyn Weathersbee, has been a passionate Crusader fan for many years—so much so that she moved to Belton in 2013 from Rotan, Texas, to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law and to catch more athletic events. “My mom moved here because of UMHB; she is a huge sports fan,” Byron recalled with a smile. Prior to her move, Carolyn had lived in the same house for 58 years. When she relocated to her Belton apartment, she decided to buy all new furnishings, including kitchenware, living room decorations, and bedding. “She didn’t want to bring any of her old stuff,” Byron said. In May of this year, Carolyn was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “I began to realize I could no longer live alone,” Carolyn said. Byron suggested his mother move in with him and his wife, Carla. In June, Carolyn began making preparations for the move. Prior to her diagnosis, Byron had asked his mother to help decorate the mission house because it was something she enjoyed and was good at. So when faced with the question of where to put all her new furnishings, Carolyn said, ‘Why don’t I just donate everything to the mission house and continue to decorate it?’” As a child, Carolyn grew up on the mission field. Her father was on the Southern Baptist Convention’s Home Mission Board and was one of the first Spanish-speaking missionaries to Guatemala and El Salvador. Additionally, Carolyn’s siblings were missionaries, so she was well-acquainted with the lifestyle. “My love is for missions,” she said. “I have a sister who was a missionary in Guatemala. When they came home one time
to a mission house, it consisted of hand-me-down furniture, and it was not real nice. I thought at the time, ‘Oh what good they could do by establishing a home that people could be comfortable in!’ So this was part of my decision.” Carolyn furnished and decorated the missionary in residence house with careful attention to every detail. Byron said his mom wanted residents to “have the best space possible.”
“This should be a place I want to live.” —Carolyn Weathersbee Students and staff helped move Carolyn’s belongings into the house in July. Around that same time, Carolyn’s cancer was weakening her state. “She had started chemo and ended up in the hospital for five days. It really took a toll on her,” Byron said. “She went from driving a car in Dallas and vivaciously shopping to not even getting out of bed in just three weeks.” But Carolyn found hope in the small things, like decorating and furnishing the house. “From the first day I brought her to campus to work on the home, you could see gradual signs of her energy coming back,” Byron said of his mom. “Preparing the missionary in residence house has been therapeutic for her.” Carolyn is excited about how the house will serve UMHB. “Mary Hardin-Baylor is very missions-minded, and students need contact with missionaries to see what their life is like and what would be expected of them as missionaries,” Carolyn said. “I think it is very important that students have contact with as many missionaries as possible.”
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B Y C R Y S T A L D O N A H U E ’10 Vicky Kendig was a young child when she first set foot on Crusader soil. Little did she know, 50 years later she would serve as the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s newspaper adviser and associate professor of journalism for 13 years. “My best friend lived two doors down from me in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Her name was Judy Wells,” Kendig said. Her great-grandfather was Dr. E.H. Wells, the person for whom Wells Science Hall is named after. Dr. Wells was the president of what was then Baylor College for Women (from 1894-1896),” Kendig explained. “Judy talked endlessly about the campus.” Kendig was anxious to see the place her friend bragged about so much, and she finally got her opportunity. “My sister had married a soldier and he was stationed at Fort Hood. There was no housing for them on base, so they lived in Belton,” Kendig said. “So when (my family) came to visit them, I begged my dad to see the college.” Kendig said she threw herself on the floor crying and begging her father to see the campus. “He finally gave in,” she said. “The only thing I can remember about it was the trees; they were beautiful.”
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Today, Kendig has many more memories outside of the landscape to cherish. She began her career at UMHB in August 2001, immediately facing a defining moment as an adviser. She described it as a “baptism by fire” when she led a new staff of students to cover a national crisis.
“My goal has always been to raise up Christian journalists who are ethical as well as who are good writers.” — Vicky Kendig Kristin Zastoupil ’03 was the editor-in-chief of The Bells, the campus newspaper, during Kendig’s first year. “We had barely gotten to school when 9/11 hit,” she said. “We found out at 9 that morning and were in the school newsroom by 10 a.m. We were trying to figure out how we were going to deal with this in a professional way, but also make it relevant for students at Mary Hardin-Baylor.” It was a challenge the staff was anxious to take on. “It was trial by fire, but it bonded us,” Zastoupil said. From that day on, Kendig challenged her students to
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write big. “The experience proved that we could do national stories, localize them, and win awards,” Kendig said. Her students covered topics such as the D.C. sniper, Anthrax, the Bush inauguration, the Fort Hood shootings, and the border patrol conflict. During Kendig’s tenure, The Bells gained visibility online through the newspaper’s website, Facebook, and Twitter feed. “The Bells is read by an audience around the United States, as well as in Qatar, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Korea, and Hong Kong,” she said. Zastoupil said Kendig contributed a lot to the school. “She came in and grew the program and made it more prestigious starting with her first year,” Zastoupil said. “The caliber of the paper improved every year.” Under Kendig’s leadership, the campus paper received more than 500 awards—honors at both state and national levels. “It’s more than just the program that’s a success; it’s the way Mrs. K cares for students,” Zastoupil pointed out. “Her impact goes beyond the classroom. She has helped tons of students figure out what they want to do in life. She is a mentor and a friend, and she really prepares students in a hands-on way to be ready for experiences in
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the workplace.” Mateo Gamboa ’11 is the Executive Producer for KCEN, the NBC affiliate for Waco/Temple/Killeen. “I owe much of my success—both inside and outside of class—to her teachings,” Gamboa said. “I use the lessons she taught me without even realizing it. From ethics in reporting to grammar and style, I subconsciously apply knowledge Mrs. Kendig so happily bestowed upon myself and others.” Kendig said she is driven by her desire to spread truth. “My goal has always been to raise up Christian journalists who are ethical as well as who are good writers,” she said. “Whether in journalism, public relations, or marketing, truth is still truth; it is important to get truth out there!” Kendig retired in May 2014. “It’s been such a great experience with the students and the staff,” she said. “I am proud to have been an adviser here.” Gamboa believes Kendig’s legacy will continue into the future.“Her absence will surely be felt at UMHB, but her lessons will live on through her students and colleagues whom she so greatly influenced,” Gamboa said. “She is the most dedicated, passionate, and selfless educator I have ever had the privilege of knowing.”
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DID YOU KNOW?
The United Statements won second place in the
Texas Inter-Collegiate Press Association (T IPA) in 1922 1882 The Baylor Aegis was published jointly by the Literary Societies of Baylor University and Baylor Female College when both schools were in Independence. 1898 A group of six women, including alumni, students, and staff, published Our B’s. 1917 Baylor College published The United Statements, which was the first successful attempt to publish a regular paper, according to a Nov. 21, 1953, article in The Bells. 1935 The Bells made its first appearance. 1924 The publication changed its name to The Baylor College Bells. The weekly newspaper was produced by female students interested in journalism work.
To d ay : The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s campus newspaper, The Bells, is 97 years old. This bi-weekly publication is owned and published by UMHB and is staffed by students and a faculty advisor.
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The Bells Awards During Vicky Kendig’s tenure at UMHB, The Bells brought home more than 500 awards. This year’s staff carried on the tradition, winning a total of 42 awards. As editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper, senior Katelyn Holm said competitions motivate students to strive for excellence. "When my staff and I work all semester writing and designing the newspaper every other week, we don't see immediate payoff. But when we go to contests and bring home awards, it's really encouraging to see the fruits of our labor,” Holm said. The Bells won first place in the Associated College Press’ national competition for “Newspaper Website” as well as fifth place in “Newspaper Best of Show” for its category. “This is especially significant because this organization is an arm of the Associated Press,” Kendig said. Additionally, the the national Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) named The Bells as a finalist for an in-depth series written on state gun control. Student contributors included Holm, senior Antonio Hebert, and JC Jones ‘13. Senior Tyler Agner also was a finalist for his story about the new Crusader Stadium. The Southwestern Photojournalism Association—a national organization of professional and student photojournalists—awarded Hebert and senior Seth Stephens with second place and honorable mention respectively in a photo competition. At the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) competition, UMHB totaled 36 awards in the following categories: Sweepstakes (Div. 5), Best Overall Newspaper (Div. 5), Best of Show (Div. 3), Writing
(news, features, sports, editorial, broadcast, publicity, critical review), Photography—online, community engagement, and interactivity (Div. 2), Page Design, Graphics, and Editorial Cartoon. “We are really proud of the Sweepstakes award because it is the very top award in The Bells’ division,” Kendig said. “I'm so proud of this year's staff for their talent, hard work, and especially their commitment to God, all of which were awarded in a spectacular way.” Holm believes state and national competitions will continue to be a vital part of UMHB’s journalism program. She said, “When we get the university's name out there at big conventions, it makes us proud to be Crusaders. When our talents and work are recognized, it's a direct reflection on the great education at UMHB.”
Members of the ne wspaper staff visit Old Baylo r Park in Indepen dence in 2014 to a story o write n UMHB ’s history
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Looking to drop the ball at work? Want to argue with your spouse or lose patience with your children? How would you like to miss another workout or gain 15 pounds from binge eating? If you’re looking to do these things, you need more stress in your life. Lucky for you, stress can be conveniently found anywhere. The American College Health Association (ACHA) describes stress as a “normal physical, emotional and mental response to change – regardless of whether the change is for the better or worse.”
“You need to be aware of your choices and know how they affect you. Each person is different.” —NATE WILLIAMS By definition, stress can be both positive and negative –and there is a fine line between them. So how can something good for you also cause harm? “It’s all about balance and awareness,” says Nate Williams, director of UMHB’s Counseling, Testing, and Health Services. “Ask yourself the question, ‘How does this affect me?’ The answer to that question informs your level of stress, Williams says “If you aren’t sleeping much, not eating well, and feel like you’re on a short fuse, you’re not at a healthy stress level.”
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The picture of stress is hard to paint because it can be different for each person. Williams visualizes a scale with “healthy stress” on one end and “severe trauma” on the other. “There is not a hard and fast line distinguishing where we place stressors on the continuum,” he says. “You need to be aware of your choices and know how they affect you. Each person is different.” GOOD STRESS Williams gives the example of having an interview with a new company. Healthy stress should prompt you to research the industry, update your resume, and prepare for interview questions appropriately. “Good stressors are motivational and cause you to make healthy life choices,” Williams says. “This type of stress usually resolves itself in less than 30 days.” CHRONIC STRESS While healthy stressors are transient, chronic stressors are ongoing and potentially excessive. A common comparison is to a rubber band: a moderate amount of stress is needed to stretch the band to make it useful, but stress that is too intense and prolonged snaps the band. Williams says that in his 19 years at UMHB, he has seen an escalation of students seeking help because they are nearing the “snapping” point. “The numbers have increased as our university has grown and as our society has become busier,” he says. “The rigors of academics in college, new found independence, and relationship issues can all make college a stressful time.”
Williams works to help students learn stress-coping mechanisms they can sustain for the long haul. “How we cope with stress can directly impact our success or failure in college and beyond,” he says. “Our stressors will continually change as we move through our lives. Learning to cope with stress helps us experience satisfaction, fulfillment, and success.”
Do’s and Don’ts Physicians and counselors agree there are many positive ways to counteract stress—even before it occurs. “Prevention is the absolute best tool in fighting stress because you don’t know when something is going to happen that will be the final straw,” says UMHB’s Director of Graduate Counseling and Psychology Programs, Dr. Marta Garrett. “You cannot anticipate everything; you have to adopt a strong attitude.”
Garrett believes your daily choices affect your resiliency to life’s big challenges. “If you’re constantly operating at the level of ‘barely managing,’ it won’t take much to break you,” she says. It’s important to have a deep understanding of how you respond to situations and what your triggers are. “Reflect on your past experiences so you can gain insight on what works and what doesn’t work for you,” Garrett says. “Based on that, anticipate what your potential stressors might be and develop a framework for how you want to respond to them. Even if you’re functioning at a high level, something can still devastate you, especially the loss of anyone or anything with meaning.” A preventative measure that is simple but often overlooked is relaxation. “Take breaks and disconnect before it’s too late,” Garrett says. Just as there are many different types of stressors, there are also many types of stress-busting activities, she notes. “It’s important you find the ones that best meet your needs,” Garrett says. “If you have an overly active sense of perfectionism along with a competitive spirit, then some activities may be more stressful for you than they are relaxing—like playing video
Our reaction to stress is similar to that of a rubber band: a moderate amount of stress is needed to stretch the band to make it useful, but stress that is too intense and prolonged snaps the band.
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games. If you focus on beating your last high score or your competitor’s score, it becomes a task instead of a mindless enjoyment. For others, gaming doesn’t take many brain cells, and by playing they are able to veg out and shut off from the world. It’s all about how your brain looks at it,” Garrett says. When you do encounter stressors, your first impulse may not be the healthiest reaction. Think again if you find yourself saying these things:
“If only I weren’t in this situation.” “One big mistake people make when trying to manage stress and ease anxiety is that they end up focusing too much on changing the externals,” says Dr. Jason Martin, who directs clinical work at the graduate level for UMHB’s counseling program. “Just because we’re concerned about how something impacts us, it doesn’t mean we have the power to control the situation. It’s important to be realistic about what is and is not within your power to change.” Martin warns against playing the blame game as a response to challenges. When faced with a controversy at work, it’s easy to focus on the actions of your boss or coworkers rather than focusing on your own attitude. “If your
“Even if nothing else changes, we have the capacity to find different ways to handle situations.”
“I just want to be alone.” Martin also believes it is important to know when to let other people help you out. “If you’re having moments when you feel like you can’t handle it anymore, that’s a good indication you shouldn’t be handling it alone,” he says. “It’s a matter of balance,” Williams says. “We need solitude; it is essential for us to slow down, relax, and unplug. At the same time, we need connectedness. This doesn’t mean you have to become an extrovert if you’re naturally an introvert, but you do need relationships – even if it’s just a few.” “We are designed to live in community with one another,” says Jason Francis ’92, MA ’97, who as a licensed professional counselor specializes in health psychology and behavioral medicine. One of the things Francis remembers from his time at UMHB was a phrase his professor would always say: “When in doubt, consult a colleague.” Francis has applied this advice to many aspects of his life. “Two minds are better than one, so surround yourself with people
initial response is to become emotionally reactive, you need
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to ask yourself, ‘How can I act differently?’” Martin says.
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“It’s important to be realistic about what is and is not within your power to change.” —Dr. Jason Martin
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“Nothing’s going to help.” If you’ve found yourself living in the shadow of toxic stress for too long, professional help is available. But what is “too long?” “It’s often difficult to know when to seek out help because it is such an individual thing,” Francis says. “If the stress is going on longer than you want it to, it’s time to seek a professional. When you’ve got something on your mind coming up three or more times throughout the day as a worry, it’s probably a significant stressor for you.” Martin believes one of the best coping mechanisms is allowing others to help you. “Ultimately, if a person is really struggling to find a balance, counseling is an excellent way to assess that,” he
“Every time I get into the car, I spend about 30 seconds in silence. I think about a few things I am thankful for and a few things I have been blessed by.” —Dr. Jason Francis ’92, MA ’97
says. “An objective outsider’s view on your life can help you see your life in a different way and assess some of the different copying mechanisms available to you.” Francis suggests establishing goals for different areas of your life, such as exercise, healthy eating, self-reflection, or spiritual practices. Although these goals seem simple at first glance, Francis says it’s important to pay careful attention to sustainability. “When I say you should exercise, I don’t mean hit the gym five days a week,” he says. “I mean go for a walk in the sunlight. Sun gives
“I use the HALT method: if I am Hungry, Angry, Tired, or Lonely, I need to be more careful about my decisions.” —Nate Williams
you Vitamin D, and that is a natural resource to rejuvenate your spirit.” Martin notes that having complete control over everything isn’t the answer either. “It is important to understand that a certain amount of stress in life is not only normal, but it’s healthy,” he says. “The objective is not to eliminate stress from our lives but to find the positive balance in managing it so we can experience its positive qualities.”
“Whenever I want to distract my mind, I will do something like crossstitch; it requires me to pay 100% attention to what I’m doing with my hands and not think about circumstances.” —Dr. Marta Garrett F E A T U R E S
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Edna Overton Babb turned 100 years old on March 20. She was a longtime ranch wife and teacher, retiring from Ysleta ISD in El Paso. Her mother, Betty Udell Overton, worked as a housekeeper for 20 years in Burt Hall in the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. Her sister, Clyde Overton Freeman, also graduated from UMHB in 1938. Her daughter, Katherine Clyde Harris, attended UMHB in the ‘60s. Babbs was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1979.
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Sheryl Churchill retired on Feb. 21 after 37 years of service with the National Woman’s Missionary Union in Birmingham, Ala. She may be reached at 445 Chase Plantation Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244 or churchill.sheryl@gmail.com.
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UMHB Alumni who were Belton ISD 2013-14 Teachers of the Year include: Tonya Samford Bunch ’86, Rebecca Vaca Alcozer ’89, Stacy Fox Bostick ’90, Carla Swindle Truitt ’90, and Gina Durham Taber ’00.
Jan Bryant wrote and published a book, Two Corners of Time: Shiloh, Davidson Doll Store, and Silent Trunk. She may be reached at juanita4him@hotmail. com.
Tom Kennedy was ordained for ministry on Feb. 16, at New Life Baptist Church, Florissant, Mo. He and his wife, Donna Reynolds Kennedy ’85, have been serving at New Life since Feb. 2006. Donna is the worship leader and ministry assistant and was commissioned at the same time as her husband.
Becky Rucker McEntire retired after teaching 21 years, primarily at Belton High School.
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Kenny Driska and his wife, Alushka, celebrated 10 years of marriage on March 13. They both work for Cameron ISD, where Kenny is the C.H. Yoe High School principal, and Alushka teaches first grade. They have a 9-year-old daughter, Ainsley, and a 6-year-old son, Kelton. They live in Burlington, Texas
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Ryan Conlon is a software engineer at Innovative Signal Analysis in Richardson. Ryan, his wife, Angela Kidwell Conlon ’01, and their family live in Garland. April Moreland, Ph.D is a psychological coordinator with Policy Research Associates, Inc.
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Jimmy Torres and Brett Turner represented the Cru at the 2014 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.
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Dr. Ashly Hammer Hunter earned her Ed.D. from Walden University.
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Amy Edwards Draeger was honored as Teacher of the Year at Benold Middle School in Georgetown, where she teaches sixth grade science.
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Dr. Jason Reese is an assistant professor of marketing in the Sports Marketing Program at Stephen F. Austin State University’s Nelson Rusche College of Business.
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Jana Lee is serving as a volunteer in Madagascar with the Peace Corps as a health educator. Pictured: Lee is at the Avenue of Baobabs in Morondava, Madagasar showing her Crusader pride by throwing up the C.
Belinda Cancino Soto is serving as worship leader for Entre Amigas Women’s Retreats with SETECA (Central American Theological Seminary) in Guatemala. Elizabeth Thomas Finkenbinder is employed at Temple College as a writing consultant.
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Matthew Sommerfield completed the PGA, PGM Golf Management Program and was elected to PGA of America Membership on March 28. He is employed as the head golf professional at Sugar Tree Golf Club in Lipan, Texas.
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Angie Landre Brashear, MED wrote a novel, Never Let Go. It is a fantasy with a thread of romance. She says she would like to reach young adult females who are lost and lonely like the girl she once was. Angie enjoyed reading speculative fiction, and it was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis which opened her eyes to Christ, she says.
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Daniel Green graduated from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in May. He is doing his pediatric residency at McLane Children’s Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Daniel and his wife, April Stone Green ’08, live in Temple with their son, Miles.
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WEDDI NG S Kelly Renee Brown ’04 to Samuel Joseph Sanders, May 10, in Salado. Kelly is employed by Haynes Elementary School in Killeen ISD, and Samuel is employed by American Spincast as a lab technician. Mandi Bundrick ’06 to Matthew Riley, Feb 8. Mandi and Matthew are serving at Central Peninsula Church just outside of San Francisco, Calif. Violet Cottongim ’08 and William Dewease ’08, Oct. 6. Violet and William both work as emergency room nurses in Austin. Marshall Clay Reeves ’09 to Breanna Elizabeth Phelps, Jan. 18, in McKinney. Lindsay Ann Jackson ’12 and Blake Parker Heller ’12, May 31, in Georgetown. Lindsay is employed by Fikes Wholesale in Temple, and Blake is employed by Baylor University in Waco.
BIRT H S Raye Obermiller Newmeyer ’86 and her husband, Keith, announce the adoption of their son, Thomas, Aug. 13, 2013. He was born April 30, 2007 in Ukraine. Robyn Moore ’96 announces the birth of her adopted son, Jaden Moore, April 26. They live in Carrollton, and Robyn may be reached at robynjomoore@yahoo.com. Beth Shepherd Starke ’01 and her husband, John, announce the birth of their son, Tyler Mayes, Jan. 7. Tiffany Nix Jones ’06 and her husband, Ben, announce the birth of their daughter, Tesla Lindsey, Nov. 6.
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Kristel Varnell ’07 married Justin Carnes May 3 in Marble Falls. Alumni attending the wedding were Jerry Ginsel ’05, Elizabeth Ross Ginsel ’05, Lacie Gaines Carpenter ’06, Kristel Varnell Carnes ’07, Nelda East Sanders ’54, Andrea Dorman Depue ’05, Brittney Dickey Melton ’06, and Heather Johnston ’07. Nathaniel ’06 and Kelly Godfrey Russell ’05 announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Ann, Sept. 13. She joins big sister, Avery May. Abby is the greatgranddaughter of Marilyn Gore Phillips ’52, granddaughter of Roger Russell, niece of Kyle Russell ’14, Kelsey Pepper ’14, Brandon Godfrey ex, and cousin of Natalie Ervin Jones ’09. Courtney Morrical Moore ’07 and her husband, Daniel, announce the birth of their daughter, Sullivan Jo, Nov. 3, 2013, and the adoption of their son, Gabriel Joseph, on Mar. 27. Elizabeth Stevens Lynch ’08 and her husband, Cory, announce the birth of their son, Charlie William, Feb. 18. He joins big sister, Charis and big brother Carson. Bridgette Coleman Melton ’09 and her husband, Phillip, announce the birth of their son, Archer Eugene, April 3. He joins big sister, Hope.
D E AT H S Leslie Sitton Jackson ex ’31, May 7, in Tyler. In 2012 she was honored by the Lindale ISD as the oldest living graduate of Lindale High School. She was a devout Christian and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lindale. She was an avid gardener and served as president of the Lindale Evening Garden Club. Her daughter, Anita Jackson ’61, preceded her in death. Dorothy Hood Linscomb ’37, April 26, in Bastrop. Frances Witherspoon Baird ex ’39, Jan. 22, in Georgetown. She worked with her husband in their tractor business in Cross Plains and their cotton gin in Coleman. She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Georgetown. Ruth Vannoy Stewart ex ’41, March 21, in Temple. She worked for the Bell County Health Department before securing a job at Fort Hood as a civil servant. After getting married in Loving, N.M., she worked as a secretary for First United Methodist Church, where she was a member. She was a homemaker and a member of the Silver Strikers Bowling League. Mary Lynn Moore Kreuz ’44, April 9, in Athens. She served as an administrator and teacher in the Clarke County School District for 33 years and was a charter member, Sunday school teacher, and choir member at Milledge Avenue Baptist
Church. Mary taught school in Arkansas, in Madison County, and at Winterville before joining the Clarke Central faculty. She was named Athens/Clarke County “Woman of the Year in Education” in 1970. Her first five professional years were spent in research at Texas A&M University. She completed her master’s in Home Economic Education at the University of Georgia, where she also did post-graduate study in vocational administration and supervision. She served as supervising teacher for the University of Georgia for 34 teachers from 1956-70. Widely recognized in her field, she published several important works including a volume for prospective teachers of home economics and a handbook for home economics teachers. She was elected chairman of the National Association of Vocational Home Economics Teachers and served as president of the Georgia Association of Home Economics Teachers. She was also president of the Georgia Vocational Association. In addition to her church activities, she was always active in community affairs, including the Girl Scouts of America. Billie Jenkins Cureton ’45, May 14, in Dallas. She was interested in genealogy, which led to memberships in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Chickasaw Nation. She was a loyal
member of First Baptist Church in Dallas since the 1960s. Eleanor Frances Grainger ’45, May 3, in Houston. She taught for two years at Sherman Elementary School in Roselle Park, N.J. She then returned to Houston following the death of her father. She is still remembered from the 20 years she taught second and third grade at River Oaks Elementary School. After a 25-year teaching career, Eleanor was asked by the president of the Methodist Hospital to join the hospital’s staff where she served as the media director, editor of The Journal, and volunteer coordinator for almost three decades of dedicated service.
teaching private piano lessons in her home. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in trios, choir, and “The Living Christmas Tree.” After retirement, Lucy and her husband, Joe, enjoyed making porcelain dolls by hand and traveling with their RV friends. Wanda Roberts Baxter, Mar. 28, in Bellevue, TN. She was the sister of Mary Eunice Roberts Bull ’47. Doris McVety Bowers ex ’50, April 17, in Tyler. She was a secretary at AAA of Texas and later became manager of Merle Norman Cosmetics from 1978-1997.
Lillian Moss McCord ’45, Feb. 14, in Temple. She worked at a Belton law office after graduating from UMHB. She married Kirkpatrick McCord in 1946 and briefly lived in Houston, then moved to Colorado Springs, Colo. In 1993, the couple moved back to Texas, eventually retiring in Round Rock where they were active caregivers. In 2009, they moved to an assisted living home in Temple and later to a Belton nursing home.
Jesselyn Bryan Nelson ex ’54, May 15, in Kountze. She put her education on hold by working at Mobil Oil to support her family as her husband, Bill, finished architecture school. She enjoyed painting and writing poetry. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Kountze. Throughout her life she was involved in Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Bluebirds, Campfire, and Cub Scouts.
Lucy Ratliff Yannis ’45, March 26, in Dallas. She taught in the Amarillo school system until retiring in 1986. She enjoyed
Jency McMurrey Runnels ’53, April 2, in San Antonio. She began her teaching career in 1932 after attending Mary
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Hardin-Baylor for two years. In 1936, she married Frank Carson Runnels. She then completed her degree from UMHB in 1953. Her life was centered around sports as she followed Lanier and South San basketball. Ultimately, she became an avid Spurs fan. Jency was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teaching sorority. She was a founder of the San Antonio Co-Wi (Coaches’ Wives Club) and was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution. Margaret Powell Dickinson ’55, Dec. 27, 2012, in Hurst. She taught music in Irvin ISD for more than 30 years. June Wyatt Nesbit ’55, April 10, in San Antonio. She taught English for 20 years. She was the sister of Jean Wyatt Kemp ’56. Iva Lucas Fields ex ’58, Feb. 25, in Austin. She loved to paint, garden, read, and travel. She was a member of The Lakeway Church, The Lakeway Painters, and a sustainer of the Junior League of Austin.
School. She was a member of local, district, state, and national education associations. She served on the board of directors for the Belton Federal Credit Union and as an officer in the Village of Salado’s Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Joyce was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Belton. She was the sister of Dr. Leroy Kemp. Selma R. Barr, Mar. 28, in Belton. She was the mother of Ruby Nell Barr Schick ’63. Grace Yuen Yun-In Shao, May 1, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was the mother of Helen Min-Yen Shao ’63. Ronald Lee Upshaw, April 4, in Arlington. He was the husband of Leta Lehew Howell ’63. Mary Frances Norwine, June 2, in Belton.
She was the mother of Beverly Norwine Adams ex ’69, Karolyn Norwine Whitis ’68, Janet Norwine McElroy ’69, and the grandmother of Valerie Adams Hampton ’98, Paula Adams Heisterberg ex, and Kimberly Adams Glover ex. Beverly Kilgo ’71, March 2, in Jewett. She was a dedicated educator with a passion for helping students overcome learning disabilities. The majority of her teaching career was spent at La Porte ISD. Jean Pritchard Montgomery ex ’76, May 23, in Waco. She taught school in Killeen, Axtell, Robinson, and Henderson ISDs. She was employed at Baylor University as the director of Risk Management Services. She was also an active member of Crestview Church of Christ, where she helped establish the Mother’s Day Out program,
Jean Carolyn Lewis Mayer ’62, March 29, in Aransas Pass. After being a stayat-home mom for nine years, she taught high school English and middle school Language Arts for 28 years. She taught Sunday school classes from the time she was a teenager. After living in the Tivoli and Austwell area for 18 years and Port Aransas, for 20 years, Jean and her husband, Wally, moved back to his hometown of Aransas Pass in 2002. There, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Aransas Pass, where she taught a women’s Sunday school class, was church pianist, and served on numerous committees. Jewell Goode Richardson ’62, May 22, in Alvin. She was a beautician and worked at the Alvin Hotel Beauty Shop and Roundtree Beauty Shop before opening her own business in 1953. Joyce Kemp ’63, May 10, in Temple. She began her teaching career at Belton Middle School and then continued at Belton High School. She taught in those two schools for a total of 45 years. She was a cheerleader sponsor and was involved in planning many proms and other student functions. In 1979, she was recognized by the students as Honorary Homecoming Queen of Belton High
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Class of 1964 50-Year Reunion Members of the Class of 1964 who returned to campus in April included (first row, left to right) Glenda Gray, Betty O'Hair Anderson, Velva Schrader Riddle, Beverly Lisby Owen, Sue Cooper Ethridge, Nanako Hyakutake Tingleaf, Nancy Huey Kimbro, (second row) Ann O'Quinn Powell, Evelyn Bowles Pipes, Brenda Hatcher Knowles, Betsy Dabbs Polgue, Florence Norris Hodges, (third row) Lou Lierman Garrett, and Phyllis Boughton Pickett.
taught Sunday school, and was involved with the women’s ministry. Marie York Chirhart ’78, April 10, in Arlington. She was a supervisor for AIG and worked in the health care profession for many years. Clayton Rush Campbell ’80, May 11, in San Antonio. He served in the U.S. Air Corps and the U.S. Army for 30 years and retired as a Command Sergeant Major at Fort Sill, Okla. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Copperas Cove. Linda Fauneil Staggs ’81, March 21, in Columbia, S.C. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Army for six years. She worked as a branch manager for the PSI Federal Credit Union in Terre Haute for many years and was an accountant for the State of Louisiana until 2009 when she retired. She was an active member of Radius Church of Lexington, S.C. Billye Rierson Olmstead ’90, Feb. 5, in England. She worked for the County Extension Office in Belton, the Temple Fire Department, and for Temple Youth Services as a counselor. Dean Oberst ’92, March 20, in Fort Worth.
Adelina Munoz Sanchez ’95, April 7, in Waco. She taught in Robinson ISD for many years and was active in her church. Ronald B. Moore ’96, May 12, in Temple. He was a member of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from Scott & White Health Plan as a senior computer programmer. Ronald was a member of Temple Bible Church and the National Rifle Association. Dr. Amy S. Antonelli ex, March 23, in Kensington, Md. After moving to suburban Maryland with her husband, she taught music part-time in Prince George’s County public schools and at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School of Montgomery County. She joined the Oratorio Society as an alto chorister in 1965 and became a member of the board of trustees the following year. In 1971, she was named accompanist and board president. Over the next two decades, she and the society’s music director were instrumental in building the organization into one of America’s eminent symphonic choruses, producing its own productions at Kennedy Center, touring Europe, recording, and performing dozens of times with the National Symphony Orchestra. She taught music theory at Trinity College and the Catholic University of America in the 1970s. In 1985 she received a doctorate in music from Catholic’s Benjamin T. Rome
School of Music, where she taught theory, coordinated admissions, and was assistant dean for undergraduate studies. She also served two terms on the music panel of the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She served as associate artistic director and board secretary of the Defiant Requiem Foundation. She was rehearsal accompanist for more than 40 years with the Oratorio Society and Washington Chorus. She served as rehearsal accompanist for the Washington Chorus’ 1995 Kennedy Center production of the Benjamin Britten War Requiem. She finished her accompanist career with Shafer’s City Choir of Washington. Patricia A. Bailey ex, April 21, in Amarillo. She was a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church. Ruth Rabe Byard ex, May 28, in Galveston. She was employed by Pete S. Miller, CPA, retiring after 24 years. She was a longtime member of Central Christian Church in Galveston, having served on the board and committees during her active years. She was a charter member of the Shriners Burns Institute Auxiliary, Galveston Unit, having served on the original committee. Other memberships included Order of the Eastern Star; Social Order of the Beauceant; Ramallah Temple 89, Daughters of the Nile; and the International Oleander Society.
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Austin Area Send-Off Party July 27, 2014
Seventy-five guests attended a send-off party to welcome incoming UMHB freshman into the Crusader family. It was an opportunity for students in the Austin area to connect with one another and build friendships to carry into their first year.
Floyd Lee Forester ex, April 10, in Cleburne. He was an insurance salesman for A.L. Williams Insurance Company and earned numerous salesman awards. He moved to Whitney in 2003, where he was part owner of Sign Works until 2006. He then operated Four Acres Escort Company, providing oversized trucking escorts throughout the U.S. until his retirement in 2012. Marvelle Hoggard Johnson ex, Feb. 21, in Georgetown, Ky. In 1958 she joined Central Baptist Church, where she was one of the first female deacons, taught Sunday school for more than 30 years, and helped start the church’s daycare program. With the Neighborly Organization of Women, she was involved with the first Lexington Community Kindergarten for children in need. For many years, she worked with Mother to Mother, providing one-on-one mentoring to struggling young mothers. She was trained as a member of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to represent children’s needs and preferences in court cases. She also served on the board in the early days of God’s Pantry Food Bank. In 1992, Marvell and her husband, Lloyd, left Kentucky to spend five years at Northern Arizona University. They
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created the Sports Training, Academics, Recreation Police Athletic League (STARPALS) program to help recruit and retain Native American students in the engineering program.
Sharon Kilpatrick Trogolo ex, Nov. 21, in Temple. She spent most of her career traveling the world as a flight attendant with Delta Airlines.
Patsy Gold Palmer ex, Mar. 23, in Elgin.
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Denise Roper ex, May 23, in Long Beach, Miss. She formerly worked as a researcher for Blackland Research at Texas A&M University. For the last 25 years, she served as a professor of Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology at the MGCCC-Jeff Davis Campus in Gulfport, Miss. Nikki Jones Smith ex, early Feb., in La Porte. Yvonne Tindle ex, March 13, in Temple. She worked for more than 30 years at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Temple as a medical records supervisor. She was a member of the Belton Kiwanis Club and the American Heart Association. She organized and participated in the VA Retirees Group of Temple. Yvonne was a member of Miller Heights Baptist Church, serving as secretary and a Sunday school teacher.
Dr. Henry Adrion III Carol & Tommy Crumpton Edwin S. Mabry Nina & Ron Ronalder Virginia Walker Wanda Roberts Baxter Mary Roberts Bull Kristi Marie Billington Richard & Karen Ridgeway Betty Jean Secrest Bohlin Kathryn Bohlin Evelyn Brashears Nancy Huey Kimbro Maurine Burks Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Operatic Dream Cody Austin Fosdick ’04 turns college aspirations into a musical career BY JESSA McCLURE ‘08
Soft overture music rises and falls in the background, and a single spotlight floods the stage with light. As the audience waits with bated breath for the performer to emerge, the booming voice of tenor Cody Austin Fosdick ’04 echoes through the auditorium, causing an audible gasp from the crowd. This is his moment—he is living his dream. But it took many years to get to this place. Fosdick only hoped he would be singing for a living when he was a student at UMHB. But his hard work turned into a reality in 2009 when he began performing as a professional opera singer under the stage name Cody Austin. Fosdick reflects on the first steps of his journey. He attended the Dallas Opera during his junior year of college and left with a desire to pursue the ancient art. “I was just amazed at the talent the opera singers had,” Fosdick said. “You have no help, and sometimes you have to sing over an 80-piece orchestral unit.” Not long after he returned from that performance, Fosdick began working with Associate Professor of Music Lisa Clement to see if he had
what it took to sing in the operatic style. “Lisa Clement is the one I give the most credit to,” the singer said. “She’s the one who coached me and told me I had the ability to sing with all different colors and tones in my voice.” When Fosdick was accepted to Indiana University after graduating from UMHB, he and his bride Carissa Ballard Fosdick ’02 traveled thousands of miles from their families in Texas to begin the singer’s career.
“So many people were asking, ‘Can you come and do a show?’ that my wife and I said, ‘Why don’t we put a show together?’” With a sampling of songs from contemporary legends like Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban and arias from classic operas, Fosdick packed up his family once more and traveled back to his home state to perform his show for friends, family, and new admirers. “It means a lot to come back to
“Lisa Clement is the one I give the most credit to—she’s the one who coached me and told me I had the ability to sing with all different colors and tones in my voice.” He was just one French class away from graduating from IU when the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia offered him a spot in their program. Fosdick accepted and studied at the prestigious academy for three years. Since then, he has appeared with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Central City Opera, Opera New Jersey, and many other groups. When he’s not singing in some of the most talked-about concert halls in the country, he also finds time to tour with his new one-man show.
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Texas because this is where I grew up,” he said. “There are a lot of people hearing me sing who haven’t heard me in years.” Fosdick credits his success to the education and spiritual guidance he received during his years at UMHB. “I was truly blessed by Lisa Clements and Matt Crosby, the director of One Voice,” the opera singer said. “They helped me grow spiritually and musically, and really prepared me to take on the world.” n
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Dr. William F. Hutmacher Marian Christy Nolan Dr. A. A. Hyden Julia Woodyard Nation Marjanna Norton Thomas Gladys Lipscomb Weaver Shirley Johnson Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Jennifer Whitted Johns ’98, Tracy Ford Edminston ’01, Kim Harkey Pierce ’87, and Christy Cole Truitt ’88 celebrate college day at Liberty Hill Elementary School.
Virginia Ilene Johnson Class of 1963 Kathleen Kruse Margaret Kaufman Messer, Potts & Messer Wilma Lee Kelton Dr. & Mrs. J. A. Reynolds
Myrtle Burnham Nancy Huey Kimbro
Tara Coet Felmly Ed Coet
Lee Roy Calhoun Virginia Jones Calhoun
Virginia Finney Janis Foster Singletary
Barbara Chaney Nancy Huey Kimbro
William F. “Bill” Fisher Dr. Joyce E. Williams
Beth Childress Janis Foster Singletary
Charles & Cecelia Fulcher Perry L. Fulcher
Gaylon Christie Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Julia Woodyard Nation
Dr. Iva Mildred Fussell Nancy Huey Kimbro
Lillie Walker King Shirley Walker
Dr. Ruth LaVerne Gallman Pamela Brown Barton
Lee Lowe Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Lexie Renfro Glenn Janis Foster Singletary
Meriworth McMillan Mabry Julia Woodyard Nation
Lillian Guenzel Susan & Tom Thomson
Mary Alice Cowley Marshall Janice Hancock Houston
Retta O’Bannon Hanie Ruth Tucker Hess
Jean Carolyn Lewis Mayer Camille Munk Dillard Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Eugene Drake Wanda J. Shadle
Jerry Don Harmon Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Keith McPherson Penny McPherson
Don Edler Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Ray Hays Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson
Dorothe Sullivan Edwards Francis Edwards
Bill Hendrix Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Julie Chaney Coker Nancy Huey Kimbro L. R. & L. B. Cook Nelda Cook Perry Don Cox Kay Anderson Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Marietta Parker
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Joyce Kemp Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Class of 1963 Kathleen Kruse Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Marietta Parker Dr. & Mrs. J. A. Reynolds
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As a 1929 graduate, Ruth Mayo Buchanon is believed to be Mary Hardin-Baylor’s oldest alumnus. At 105 years old, Buchanon proudly reminisces on her memories at Baylor Female College—as UMHB was known in those days. Buchanon lived in Luther Hall and studied home economics. “We got to live in the house (the dormitories) and had different obligations to do as a wife would have had. The worst one was cooking,” she laughed. “We were supervised by the woman who ran the building, and it was a good deal.” As a student, Buchanan was very active. She was an officer in the Academia Society; associate editor of the yearbook, The Bluebonnet; vicepresident of the Home Economics Club; vice-president of the East Texas Club; reporter for the newspaper, the Baylor Bells; and pitched for and managed the baseball team. But on Jan. 26, 1929, something happened that changed life on campus for most everyone. “We had a room with four girls,” she said. “Two of us slept in the room, and two of us slept on the sleeping porch.” Suddenly—in the middle of the night—the fire alarms went off and Buchanon’s roommates dashed out of the burning building. They were to the end of the hallway before realizing their fourth roommate wasn’t there. They ran back, woke her up, and saved her from the fire.
Buchanon recalls the leadership of her hall supervisor. “We had a wonderful conductor of the building. Whatever she said, we did. She was great with all of us girls. Mother Reeves very calmly took us outside under a beautiful oak tree where there were benches for people to sit,” she said. One-by-one, staff members called each student’s name from the roll. Buchanon described the tremble in their voices and the fear on their faces as they hoped all of the women were accounted for. “Finally they settled that everyone had gotten safely out of the burning building, and Dr. Hardy said a closing prayer of thanksgiving,” Buchanan said. “I wish I could hear that prayer again. I remember it so vividly because it was a big thing that we had all made it out of that building!” After the fire, students shared dorm rooms with other students on the all-female campus. Luther Hall had housed more than 200 people, so there was a lot of shuffling around. Buchanan and her roommates moved into Burt Hall and were gladly welcomed by the women living there— some of whom shared their clothing, since Luther residents lost everything. The fire obliterated the entire building which held classrooms, offices, and the president’s living quar-
ters on the first floor, and dormitory space on the second and third floors. Although a big loss for the school, Buchanan said the fire brought people together. “The town (Belton) took up a collection of clothes and sent it to (the school),” she explained. “It was amazing how people got together and tried to do something for the girls who didn’t have anything. You saw lots of generosity.” Buchanan graduated in three years. She then taught school in Saratoga, Texas, and saved money to help later send her sister to Baylor Female College. It was a legacy of giving. Buchanon’s grandfather helped fund her schooling, and she wanted to keep the tradition going. Buchanan now resides in Navasota, Texas.
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John & Alice Minten Dorothy Minten Janie Minten
Kloma Brown Rucker Becky Rucker McEntire
Howell Moore Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Caleb Morgan Katherine Stutts Kinard Dr. Robert E. Myers Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Patricia Dahnke Dillon Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Carolyn Mangham Norlie Ruth Tucker Hess
Bo Wilborn Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Ruby Lee Seidel Drs. Leroy & Jean Kemp Cloreda Laverne Price Shannon Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Drs. Leroy & Jean Kemp Don & Judy Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Dr. Melinda Peterson Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Doris Watters Wood Jane Wood Judy Wood Aubrey Woolley Kathy Harden
Genelle Shannon Nancy Huey Kimbro Janie Lee Butler Strader Millie Alexander Cull Julia Woodyard Nation
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Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Swanson Anne Wiese Halbert
Mary Frances Norwine Nelda Whitis Shipp
Josephine McNeil Wittens Isabelle Pettigrew Drach Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear
Jackie Campbell Way Johnette Shaffer Fisher Mary Ann Adams Thurlow Dr. Joyce E. Williams
Jane Bush Aiken Eula Woodyard McKown Betty O’Hair Anderson Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom
Alumnae enjoyed a weekend back on campus reminising with their friends about their college days. They participated in activities like eating in Hardy Hall, watching a movie in Crusader Stadium, and creating a painting in the new Baugh Center for the Visual Arts. “It’s amazing to see UMHB graduates from different eras connect with one another over their mutual love for our university,” said Dani Beth Crosby, the assistant director of Alumni Relations. “Dorm Dash provides graduates with an opportunity to enjoy life together on campus as they did when they were students.” Want to join in on the fun? Join us Summer 2015 for the next Dorm Dash experience!
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Dr. Joan Berry Dr. Elizabeth A. Tanaka
Anna Epps Huey & Family Nancy Huey Kimbro
Dr. Christie Bledsoe Dr. Elizabeth A. Tanaka
Brenda Huey & Family Nancy Huey Kimbro
Dr. Edna Penny Bridges Housekeepers Club Shirley Cowan Sommer
Vicky Kendig Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom
Class of 1943 Olive Fuller Wilson
Susan Kolodziejczyk Kay Anderson
Class of 1964 Nancy Huey Kimbro Louisa Quinones
Dr. Mickey Little Nadine Clark Erekson Janice Hancock Houston
Tyler Coker Nancy Huey Kimbro Susan Kay Whiteley Coleman Wanda Joyce Scott Whiteley
Dr. Tony Martin Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Linda Fuessel
Mayor Jim & Terri Covington Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom
Dr. Dan McLallen Jean Ann Miller Lynch
Dani Beth Crosby Velva Schrader Riddle
Norman & Rebecca Silva Northen Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Marietta Parker
Georgia Dorrough Joe & Corliss George
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Mike Frazier Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Carolyn Allison Owens Marietta Parker Janis Foster Singletary
Dr. Rebecca O’Banion Kay Anderson Marcus & Betty O’Hair Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Velva Schrader Riddle Sara Pearson Smith Julia Amason Walker
Cheryl Garza Velva Schrader Riddle
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Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Julia Woodyard Nation Marietta Parker Carol A. Treible
Dr. Linda Hood Pehl Kay Anderson Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Virginia Gregg Leak DA & Jeanee Ragsdale Courtney Carter Christ Dr. Robert Rose Dr. Rebecca O’Banion Pat Lockridge Shannon Patsy Deere Julia Amason Walker Kay Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Janice Hancock Houston Julia Woodyard Nation Marietta Parker Dr. Colin Wilborn Amy M. Bawcom Dr. Larry Woodward Karl McNair Jr. Dr. Marlene Mixon Zipperlen Dr. Brent Burks Dr. Sarah Moyers Coy Dr. Helen Wilson Harris Dr. Rebecca O’Banion Dr. Elizabeth A. Tanaka
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.
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