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L I F E L ESS O N S |12 Former president George W. Bush speaks to Crusaders on campus, receives honorary UMHB degree
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Women’s soccer makes a first in Crusader history, plus football closes out its season
B E YO N D T H E C L A SS R O O M |16 Professors in the College of Education speak on the challenges in public school systems and how they are preparing students for a high-burnout career
11 | P H I L A N T H R O P Y Young alumni establish scholarship, plus Kelly Boggs ‘85 joins staff 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 Kathryn Shindoll ‘03, Sommer Claymon ‘04, and Bryan Bounds ‘85
P E R F EC T U N I O N |20 Take a closer look at the Bawcom Student Union—the new campus facility that has enhanced student life and has become the heart of campus activity
O N T H E COV E R | Second floor view of the spacious lobby of the new Bawcom Student Union PHOTO BY MATTHEW LESTER
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Hundreds of UMHB graduates and their families returned to campus for Homecoming on October 17 & 18 Events included: Homecoming carnival and dinner, Stunt Night, pep rally, dessert party, alumni tailgate, Cru Kids day at Crusader Stadium, and Crusader football
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Julie and Randy O’Rear, Jerry and Vicky Bawcom, and Amy Bawcom ‘93 prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Bawcom Student Union.
Campus dedicates Bawcom Student Union O’Rear continued, “You are very special friends and you made sure that this facility would be more than just a dream for UMHB.”
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Also announced during the cereOn Oct. 10, hundreds of students mony was the naming of the McLane joined Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Great Hall on the third floor of the and other special guests in cutting building, in honor of the Elizabeth a 300-yard purple ribbon to mark and Drayton McLane Jr. family, which the completion of the new Bawcom made the largest gift in UMHB history Student Union. The facility was to the stadium and named in honor of the Bawcoms, who served “Dr. and Mrs. Bawcom, student union projas the president and you provided us with ect. “We hung a new sign this morning and first lady of UMHB a road map for how announced the name from 1991 to 2009. today as a surprise During the cereto be successful.” to them,” O’Rear mony President Randy R A N DY O’ R E A R said on dedication O’Rear recognized the UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT day. “It’s a fitting Bawcoms’ many contriway to honor your butions to UMHB. “Dr. wonderful family and Mrs. Bawcom, for your leadership you provided us with and tremendous investment to our a road map for how to be successuniversity.” ful and you set the table for all that The multi-functional space is large we enjoy today,” O’Rear said. “When enough to accommodate a banquet considering all of your accomplishments ... it seemed a perfect fit for this for 650 people but can also be divided outstanding building to carry your name.” into smaller spaces for smaller groups.
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Players on the men’s soccer team enjoyed meeting locals after playing a game in Bermuda in August 2014.
Men’s soccer plays, serves internationally Despite the scenic vistas associated with the country of Bermuda, it wasn’t a vacation when UMHB men’s soccer team went there to play last August. “The NCAA allows us to take international trips once every four years,” said men’s head soccer coach Brad Bankhead. “We wanted the trip to be more than about playing soccer; we wanted players to have an opportunity to serve others.” The team arrived in Bermuda on Aug. 7 and immediately began preparing mentally and physically to face Bermudian competition. “The games were a great way to
meet people and learn about their culture,” said junior midfielder Ben Hammonds. “By playing with the locals, I gained a deeper appreciation for the game of soccer and am more thankful for the opportunity I have to play it here.” While the week-long trip was filled with lots of practice and playing time, Bankhead wanted to ensure players weren’t solely focused on the sport. The Cru teamed up with a local church to serve community members through various service projects. Players set up for Vacation Bible School, cut down trees and mowed yards, and served
food to the homeless. “It was really cool to see that we could have fun doing service projects, while knowing our work would have a positive effect on peoples’ lives,” Hammonds said. Hammonds believes the trip was a critical bonding experience. “The relationships we built this summer have had a huge impact on our efforts on and off the field,” he said. “We built strong camaraderie with one another.” Overall, Bankhead said the trip was a success. He said, “I was extremely pleased with the effort, focus, and teamwork of our guys.”
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Gallery offers rare display of works by Georges Rouault Forty-two pieces of artwork reflecting human suffering and Christ’s compassion lined the walls of the gallery in the Baugh Center for the Visual Arts in August and September 2014 in an exhibit of prints by French expressionist Georges Rouault. The show was titled, “Seeing Christ in the Darkness,” and pieces were primarily from Rouault’s Miserere series, which he worked on during World War I and completed in 1927. The word “miserere” is Latin and is translated as a call for mercy—a word often used in Christian vernacular. “During his lifetime, Rouault’s work was seen as dark and depressing, and far from Christian in the traditional sense,” said Ted Barnes, the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. But that didn’t stop the artist. He painted more than 160 religious-themed works—nearly all of them including an image of Christ. The artist sought to send the message that hope is found in salvation through Christ amidst life’s struggles. Rouault wanted viewers to see and understand that Christ deeply identified with human suffering. The artwork is part of the Bowden Collection of Chatham, Massachusetts, from the collection of artist Sandra Bowden. “Rouault is a historical icon and a first-tier artist,” Barnes said. “I am excited to have presented him to Central Texas.” The College of Visual and Performing Arts displays between eight and 10 different shows a year. Barnes said faculty carefully select work that exposes students to many different kinds of art specific to the disciplines offered at UMHB and varying in technique, genre, and historical context. “This is a teaching gallery,” Barnes said. “We want our students to see quality work presented in a professional manner, as well as to have opportunities to talk to artists.”
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Students honored with servant leadership awards The Gary and Diane Heavin Servant Leadership Award was presented to junior Beverly Price and senior Rebekah Sorrells on Nov. 4 in honor of the students’ commitment to ministry and community service. Price has been an active member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society throughout her time at UMHB. She has served on mission trips during spring and summer breaks, traveling to Serbia, Canada, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic. She volunteers with Global Christian Fellowship on campus and currently serves as the secretary of Crusaders for Christ. Price has also helped organize Bell County’s National Day of Prayer and served as a childhood education intern at First Baptist Church in Belton. Sorrels is a senior nursing major from Burnet. Since her first semester at UMHB, she has served at Hope for the Hungry, an interdenominational ministry focusing on assisting children worldwide. Sorrels has traveled with the organization to Haiti on four occasions and spent last summer in Bangladesh serving women and children there. Sorrels is also involved with the children’s ministry at First Baptist Church in Belton, where she was an intern for three years and has volunteered with the church’s local outreach program. The award comes with $1,000 cash for each student. Both Price and Sorrels donated a portion of their awards to Hope for the Hungry. The award is named for Mr. and Mrs. Gary Heavin of Waco, who established a permanent endowment to fund the award, to remind UMHB students of the importance of philanthropy, ministry, and community service.
Award winners Beverly Price and Rebekah Sorrells stand on either side of Jen Sutton ‘07, who accepted their gifts on behalf of Hope for the Hungry.
Community trail extends to campus On Nov. 14 the city of Belton held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community in celebration of the extension of the Nolan Creek hike-and-bike trail, which now connects to UMHB campus. The extension is .33 miles long, making the trail a total of 1.11 miles long. The trail runs through downtown Belton, along the banks of Nolan Creek, stretching from Confederate Park through Yettie Polk Park to Harris Community Park and on to UMHB. Paul Romer from the City of Belton said the trail is an important asset to the Belton community. “People are attracted to cities that place an emphasis on quality of life,” Romer said. “Belton has wonderful people and tremendous natural beauty. We want to add features that are functional and unique. We believe the trail enhances the quality of life for residents, visitors, and UMHB students.”
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Women’s soccer well represented on All-Conference Teams
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The UMHB women’s soccer team finished the 2014 season with a 9-5-2 overall record and set season records in fewest goals against (15) and goals against average (0.91). The Cru also earned its second consecutive and sixth-overall appearance in the ASC Championship Tournament. Additionally, seven athletes were placed on the American Southwest All-Conference teams and Cameron Shivers was named Offensive Freshman of the Year. Women’s soccer player Kathryn Parker was named to the NSCAA/Continental Tire All-West Region Team as a Third Team AllRegion selection for her play this season. She is a two-time American Southwest Conference All-Conference selection and also took ASC Offensive Freshman of the Year honors last season.
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Football closes out season after second-round championship play
Sophomore Kathryn Parker passes the ball during the women’s soccer game against the Ozarks on Oct. 31.
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UMHB football fought to the end, making it to post-season play for the 11th straight year and 13th time in the last 14 seasons. The Cru fell to Linfield College 31-28 on Nov. 29 in round two of NCAA Division III National Championship play. The Cru was 11-1 overall for the season and won the American Southwest Conference Championship with a 5-0 league mark. “This season had some ups and downs like any season,” said head football coach Pete Fredenburg. “Having Lamar Seels hurt in the first game and losing him for the season was a big blow.” The season closed out the careers of 15 seniors, but Fredenburg is optimistic for what is to come. “With seven starters coming back on each side of the ball, our future is bright as we begin our new season,” Fredenburg said. “I am always excited to start a new year, and we are looking forward to getting some new players to help out our existing team, to build something special for 2015.”
“It’s humbling to know people are willing to sacrifice for me to share the Gospel.” — N AT H A N R USU JUNIOR, BIOLOGY MAJOR
Young alumni establish scholarship for students Two years ago, members of UMHB’s Young Alumni Board sought to establish a scholarship. However, they didn’t want their donations to go to tuition or building construction; they wanted to help send students on mission trips. President of the Young Alumni Board Mary Beth Kelton ’10, MBA ’12, worked with fellow board members to set the criteria for the scholarship. “We know how influential mission trips can be on people,” Kelton said. “But it is hard for college students to afford the opportunity. We wanted to give alumni a chance to walk alongside Crusaders and provide the financial support they need to travel and serve others in the U.S. and around the world.” Students are considered for the scholarship when they are appointed by Go Now Missions through the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The Young Alumni Board then reviews the appointments and selects the scholarship recipients. Junior Nathan Rusu was one of two students selected for last year’s scholarship. Rusu and his team were responsible for distributing meals to Haitians in rural areas, as well as visiting three different city orphanages along the coastline and in Port-au-Prince. This was Rusu’s first mission trip, as well as his first time out of the country. “It really opened my eyes to a lot of different things,” he said. “It was a lifechanging experience that made an impression on me that will last a lifetime.” Rusu is appreciative for the funding he received. “Without the donation from the Young Alumni Board, I wouldn’t have had the funding to go,” he said. “It’s humbling to know people are willing to sacrifice for me to share the Gospel.” Kelton is excited for the opportunity alumni have to make a difference in students’ lives. “This is just another example of the love and generosity in the Crusader community,” Kelton said. “We hope that this annual scholarship sends the message to students that our alumni truly care about them.”
Alumnus joins staff as a director of development On Jan. 6, Kelly Boggs ’85 returned to UMHB as one of the university’s directors of development. Dr. Rebecca O’Banion (associate vice president for development and alumni relations) believes Boggs’ efforts will advance UMHB’s work. “He is passionate about his alma mater, and I look forward to seeing him use that passion to encourage others to invest in what God is doing at UMHB,” she said. Boggs served for eight years as the editor of the Louisiana Baptist Message, the news journal for the Louisiana Baptist Convention. More recently, he served two years as director of the office of public affairs for Louisiana Baptists. For the past 14 years, Boggs has written a weekly column on cultural issues for the Baptist Press, the official news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also worked as a pastor for churches in Oregon, Burnet, Copperas Cove, and Leander. “Kelly brings years of experience in Baptist work, along with fundraising and sales experience, which will be vital in his role,” O’Banion said. “He is uniquely qualified to help the development team during this crucial time of growth.”
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McLane lecturer George W. Bush enthralls audience with insights and memories from his days as president.
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Bush opened his remarks with compliments for Mary HardinBaylor. Citing a visit he made to the campus in 1970 when his father spoke for a chapel program, Bush said the progress made by the university in the intervening years was “unbelievable.” “The campus and the facilities are just magnificent,” he said. “All of you who support this fine university, I thank you for that. And for those of you who go here, I hope you realize how fortunate you are to go to such a great university.” The former president quickly engaged his audience, peppering his speech with humor and sly, self-deprecating remarks. “I am honored to receive an honorary degree. I noticed it was not an honorary doctorate in the English language,” he said with a grin. “I admit that, when I was president, I sometimes could have put things a little more artfully. For example, at the Pentagon, right after the 9/11 attacks, they asked me about Osama bin Laden. I said, “We’re going to get him, dead or alive.” When we got back to the residence, Laura said, ‘I think you should have been a little more diplomatic in your language.’ I said, ‘You know, you’re probably right honey—but at least they understood me in Texas.’” Speaking on the theme of “life is a learning experience,” Bush talked about lessons he learned in his years as president. “Listen to people,” he advised the audience. “One of the problems we have in society today is that often we don’t listen to people whom we may not agree with.” To illustrate the point, he told the story of his early encounters with Russian president Vladimir Putin. “In life, you have to understand how the other person thinks in order to be able to deal with them,” he explained. “Putin represented a big country, and we weren’t certain of his inherent values. Values help determine the course of decision making, and I needed to know his better.” Bush recalled inviting Putin to Camp David, and how in the course of the visit he introduced him to his Scottish Terrier, Barney. “[Putin] didn’t say, ‘Horrible dog!’ because he was too polite. But you could tell in his body language that when he looked at Barney, he thought, ‘This is not really a dog,’” Bush said. A year later, Bush visited Putin at his country house near Moscow. When he arrived, Putin asked if he would like to meet his dog, and Bush agreed. “Out bounds this huge hound named Koni,” Bush recalled. “Putin looked at me and said, ‘Bigger, stronger, and faster than Barney.’” Bush continued, “Think about a world leader telling the President of the United States, ‘My dog is bigger than your dog.’ He’s got a chip on his shoulder. It’s incredibly insightful to listen carefully to what he says.” Bush also talked candidly about his early struggles with alcohol.
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Crediting his sobriety to the support of his wife and an encounter with evangelist Billy Graham, Bush said, “I am convinced that an awakening of my dormant faith, coupled with the love of my wife, enables me to tell you that I quit drinking in 1986. I would not be standing here as the former president of the United States had I not done that.” Bush emphasized the importance of loving your neighbor, both on a global scale and on a personal one. In the realm of international relations, he noted it is easy to take an isolationist viewpoint regarding struggles in other parts of the world. “There’s a tendency to say, ‘Who cares? Let them fight it out. Why should we worry about whether young girls have an opportunity in a place like Afghanistan?’ But the lessons of 9/11 teach us we should. We can’t solve all problems, but we ought to pay attention to them because hate that brews elsewhere can come here and hurt us. . . . We need to be forward leaning in helping people to realize the blessings of freedom, if there is ever going to be peace.” On the personal level, the former president urged his audience to practice lives of service. “One of the most amazing aspects of our country is the willingness of people to help a neighbor in need without being told to do so,” he said. “We are defined by the millions of acts of compassion that take place quietly on a daily basis. . . . There are all kinds of ways that you can serve. But step one is to serve.” When asked what from his time in the White House he would like to do over differently, Bush responded, “On the big decisions, I wouldn’t do them over again. I think history will prove those to be the right decisions. But there were a lot of tactical things I could have done differently.” He cited the initial steps he took in response to the devastation of the Gulf coast by Hurricane Katrina. “Do you go in early to show your concern, thereby drawing emergency responders away from their task? Or do you wait for the proper moment and go back? But stupidly, on the way from Crawford to Washington, I was photographed peering out the window from about 10,000 feet above the destruction. So people said, ‘He doesn’t care! He’s only willing to examine the destruction from the lofty altitudes of 10,000 feet.’” He continued, “There are a lot of things I could have done differently to have shown people my heart. The interesting thing about life is that you don’t get any do-overs. The fundamental question is, ‘Have you learned from how you have lived your life?’” — Paula Price Tanner Above: George W. Bush shares a laugh with Drayton McLane Jr. on stage during the Feb. 11 lecture on campus. Lower left: President Randy O’Rear and trustee chair Jennifer Manning present Bush with an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree. F E A T U R E S
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Professors in the College of Education teach students best practices for a successful career in education. Pictured (left to right) are Dr. Randal Henricks, Dr. Joan Berry, Dr. Craig Hammonds, and Dr. Todd Kunders.
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UMHB faculty members prepare students to face the challenges of a high-pressure career S TO R Y A N D P H OTOS B Y C R Y S TA L D O N A H U E ‘10
With pressures coming from state policy makers, school district leaders, parents, and students themselves, teachers are boxed in by high expectations. This means today—more than ever— higher learning institutions are challenged to teach education majors how to thrive in an evolving and demanding career. Feelings of isolation amid pressures to incorporate the latest technologies and meet assessment goals lead many young teachers to question their career choice. Nationally, 30 percent of new teachers who take a job teaching end up leaving the field within five years or less. Well aware of this trend, professors in the College of Education are being proactive in training their students how to recognize and prepare for common pressures of the profession.
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGY A recognized trend in the field of education is the increasing use of technology in classrooms. “The extrapolation of knowledge is so rapid that it is impossible for books to be as current as teachers need them to be,” said Dr. Joan Berry, UMHB’s chairperson for the College of Education. “Teachers now rely heavily on the ‘real-time’ information available through technology, which allows instruction to be more cutting-edge.” Because technology evolves rapidly, professors cannot simply show students how to employ the most current forms of technology. Instead, they must teach their students how to be adaptable in a changing world. “Technology is driving what happens in the classroom, and teachers have to be ready to embrace that,” Berry said. “We want teacher candidates to be explorers and experimenters when it comes to new technologies.” The College of Education has two SMART Boards, two sets of classroom iPads, and a Swivl camera, which helps professors model what their student teachers will see in classrooms. “If we hope to prepare students to be proficient in tomorrow’s world, we must include technology as one tool toward that effort,” Berry said. “Learning takes place in an environment that encourages students to delve into topics of interest to them, to expand on their previous knowledge, to answer questions raised by reading, and to challenge the norm. Technology is one tool—among many—that helps to establish this type of environment.” But increased technology comes at a cost. In order to supply technology to students individually, school districts must allocate an increased percentage of funds to equipment and materials, which often takes away from the funding previously designated towards labor costs. This means that schools may be getting the most modern computer systems, but their instructors may be burdened by higher student-to-teacher ratios. Assistant Professor Todd Kunders believes this can lead to lopsided funding from one school district to another. He said, “One school has the technology to move students forward, and one school can’t. One district may be able to afford teachers for extra help, and another district cannot. Both sides of the issue affect opportunities for students.” As a result, UMHB professors are equipping their
“There are lots of different resources in education, but the best resource for students is the human resource.” Dr. Craig Hammonds Director, Master’s Program in Educational Administration
students to teach well in whatever their setting may be. “The absolute best thing we can do is prepare high quality teachers who can go into the classrooms and make a positive impact on their students, regardless of what resources they have available or what support they have,” said Dr. Craig Hammonds, the director of the graduate program in educational administration. “There are lots of different resources in education, but the best resource for students is the human resource.”
TEACHING TEAMWORK While funding inequities tend to be divisive, UMHB professors stress that teachers can be part of the solution by adhering to best practices in the classroom. “Teachers have many hats to wear, and balancing everything is impossible to do alone,” Hammonds said. “We are teaching our students about a practice known as the Professional Learning Community (PLC). It is based on the idea that we can accomplish more together than we ever could individually.” Hammonds and Kunders have done extensive research on PLCs. Based on their studies, they have identified what they believe are the underlying motivators for teachers. A primary motivator is a sense of “mastery.” Reporting on their research in the journal Instructional Leader (November 2013), the professors wrote, “When left on their own, very few teachers are able to closely approach mastery. But working collaboratively, teachers are able to share resources and ideas, encourage one another, and divide up the work into manageable pieces.”
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Hammonds added, “We encourage administrators and teachers to work together to build teams of teachers. When we do that, we multiply the power of the human resource.” Classrooms at UMHB are set up for this type of collaborative learning. Rather than traditional rows, desks are set up in groups to encourage students to solve problems and exchange ideas. “Depending on your colleagues is critical,” Berry said. “At UMHB, we put people in groups all of the time. From the first education course they take, we want them to view their peers as their colleagues. We try to teach them to be part of a community of learners. No one can survive in the profession by themselves; we must share knowledge and creativity, and we need to draw upon each other’s strengths.” Berry believes another benefit of collaborative learning is that it creates a healthy system of responsibility. “In most cases where there is accountability built into a process, people have a tendency to perform better,” she said. “Teachers need to go into the profession understanding that someone is going to look at how well their students do. Although it’s stressful, teachers will be given feedback for their performance.”
STANDARDIZED TESTING Another form of accountability and feedback is the use of standardized testing. Public schools are evaluated by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS, which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do at set points in their educational journey. Standardized tests, such as the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, or TAKS, are designed to measure the TEKS, and educators are required to teach students material in light of these assessments. Assistant Professor Randal Hendricks is well-acquainted with the gridlock teachers face regarding testing. Prior to joining the UMHB faculty, Hendricks was in public education for 27 years in a variety of roles, from teacher to superintendent. Based on his experience, he believes one of the hardest parts of a teaching career is dealing with the increasing emphasis on assessments. “The whole system is based on this one idea that you can somehow measure complex learning and teaching dynamics with a single score,” Hendricks said, “But teaching and learning are too complex to be reduced to a single, quantifiable variable like that.” Hendricks believes policy makers are implementing procedures that are counter to how research shows teachers should be teaching. He noted, “Policy makers criticize us for not teaching kids to be critical thinkers, but at the same time they implement an accountability system that is all about standardization.” Kunders said another tension adding to the ongoing debate on standardized testing is that teacher performance is reflective of students’ test scores. “Because teachers are evaluated on their students’ success on these tests, a lot of teachers are only teaching material that will be tested,” Kunders said.
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TOP TRAITS OF A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER: • Love for children • Flexibility • Ability to model your faith • Patience • Be a learner for life • Lots of energy
“We want to make a difference in schools and be instruments of change in society.” Dr. Joan Berry Department Chair College of Education
“This means not all skills are tested, because you can’t possibly make a paper and pencil test that assesses all of those skills. This narrows the curriculum, resulting in schools which no longer focus as much on subjects like history and art.” Despite these realities, UMHB professors do not want students entering the public school system thinking accountability in and of itself is a bad thing, Hammonds said. “Teachers understand that the government must monitor what educators are doing to ensure they are meeting a particular standard,” Hammonds said. “Teachers must understand that policy makers must provide guidelines and boundaries, which are beneficial to the field as a whole. At the same time, government and school leadership must allow teachers the freedom to work interdependently within standards so they don’t get burnt out with their jobs.” This delicate balance is what the College of Education strives to share with its students. “We teach our students to know standards and good methodologies,” Kunders said. “Our mission is to produce great teachers who are able to look at curriculum in a way that will meet standards, but also translate the material into engaging activities for their students.”
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Despite the many challenges, UMHB professors are excited about preparing the teachers of tomorrow. “A career in education is very rewarding,” Berry said. “We are sending students into a great field.” She believes a teaching career is challenging, but she encourages students and alumni to be change agents. “We want to do more than just stay aware; we want to be movers and shakers in the field,” she said. “We want to make a difference in schools and be instruments of change in society.” Last spring, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Steve Oldham approved a program which allows Hammonds to devote two teaching periods each semester to supporting alumni educators. Hammonds spends that designated time calling, emailing, and texting alumni and answering any questions they might have. “I also go to their campuses and observe them in their classrooms to give them advice,” Hammonds said. “I am able to meet with them during their confer-
Students roll a jumbo dice to determine their group number in Dr. Joan Berry’s class. Berry believes an important part of a successful teaching environment is allowing students to have fun while they learn.
ence periods, as well as meet with their administrators.” Kunders said this type of early support for alumni is a unique program for an institution. “Most of the time graduates are out the door and on their own,” he said. “But this program shows that UMHB has great interest not only in educating our students but also helping them succeed in their careers. Our investment in them goes beyond their experiences here at the university.” Overall, UMHB professors in the College of Education are faced with a swiftly changing profession, but that hasn’t stopped them from moving forward in the field. “We are doing a great job at Mary Hardin-Baylor on staying on top of changes in the educational system,” Berry said. “Although they are vast, the challenges we’re facing can be overcome. At UMHB, we are giving students every tool we can to equip them to be successful.”
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p e r f e c t U N ION Welcome to the BAWCOM STUDENT UNION—the hub of campus activity. From dining to shopping, studying to video gaming, UMHB’s newest facility is the go-to spot for Crusaders and an anchor for community life.
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Bawcom Student Union was developed with current and prospective students’ needs in mind. It is home to an enhanced campus store, expanded residential and retail dining areas, student life and campus activities offices, administrative offices, a band hall suite, meeting and board rooms, and a banquet hall. Although the exterior of the building is in-line with the rest of UMHB’s traditional architectural style, the interior of the Bawcom Student Union is contemporary in its design, with a suspended concrete staircase dominating the center of the facility. The building’s lead architect was Earl Santee of the sports architectural firm Populous—the same architect who designed the new Yankee Stadium, Minute Maid Park, and many other landmark sports venues across the country.
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Clockwise from top left: 1. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are all visitors to UMHB’s newest facility, the Bawcom Student Union. Since it’s opening the building has become a popular meeting spot, study zone, recreational area, and dining facility. 2. A focal point of the building is the suspended concrete staircase connecting the first and second floors. 3. Students eat in the Sports Dining Hall, a popular area overlooking Crusader Stadium. This space displays seven TVs around the room, including a 90-inch TV tuned into a sports network, and every chair back displays the Crusader logo. 4. The residential dining area offers a variety of options, including home-style entrees, made-to-order sandwiches, and freshly baked desserts. All campus dining facilities are open to the general public. (Photos by Matthew Lester)
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“We asked Earl Santee to create a facility that would combine a stadium with a center for student activities throughout the year,” said Dr. Randy O’Rear, university president. “The result is a jaw-dropping structure—unique and distinctive in its style.” The building is three stories high. The first floor is home to both retail and residential dining facilities, including the 1845 Grill, The Depot (which serves Starbucks coffee), and a Chick-fil-A Express. Additionally, UMHB’s Campus Store is located on this floor, along with the office of Campus Activities. At the top of the stairs leading to the second floor of the building is Farris Band Hall. With a 2,600-square-foot rehearsal space, one classroom, six practice rooms, and a storage area, the 9,600-square-foot suite has been an incredible asset to UMHB’s Music Department. Also housed on the second floor are offices for all of the Student Life division, plus rooms where student organizations can meet and work on projects. The third floor of the facility hosts small meeting rooms, Fowler Board Room, and McLane Great Hall. The great hall—named in honor of the Elizabeth and Drayton McLane Jr. family, which made the largest gift in UMHB history to the stadium and student union project—is a 9,000-squarefoot multi-functional space large enough to accommodate a banquet for 650 people. It can also be divided into smaller spaces for smaller gatherings.
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Dedicated last October in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Bawcom—former president and first lady of UMHB from 1991 to 2009—the building has quickly become a hub for student activity. University leadership is pleased with the building’s effect on Crusader culture. “It brings joy to my heart to see how much our students are enjoying using this beautiful facility,” O’Rear said. “It’s a place that draws people in; you can go by at any time, day or night, and find students hanging out there—socializing, studying, or planning campus activities that will make our university a special place to be.”
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Clockwise from top left: 1. Students study in the lounge area on the second floor of the building. Built in tandem with Crusader Stadium, the Bawcom Student Union is the backdrop for the visitor side of the stadium, which provides a beautiful view for students spending time in the new facility. 2. Located on the first floor of the building, the Campus Store sells textbooks and school supplies, as well as UMHB apparel and other Crusader merchandise. 3. On the second floor of the building is the 9,600-square-foot Farris Band Hall, named in memory of alumna Martha White Farris ’42. Conductor Nils Landsberg works with band students in the rehearsal hall. 4. 4. 4. The third-floor McLane Great Hall offers banquet space for 650 people but can also be subdivided for smaller meetings and lectures. 5. Also on the third floor of the building is Fowler Board Room, where members of UMHB’s Student Government Association participate in the organization’s weekly meetings. Other groups, including UMHB’s Board of Trustees, meet regularly in this space.
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B I G P I C T U R E | Students show their UMHB pride at a football game at Crusader Stadium.
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UMHB Life reports news received June 15, 2013, through Oct. 15, 2014.
Victoria Fishel is a current student in the UMHB College of Nursing. She is the daughter of Martha Rosales Fishel.
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Lou Lierman Garrett and her husband, Wayne, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 31. They were married in 1964 at the First Baptist Church in Belton. They both taught school in Rosebud before moving to Spearman in 1971 for Wayne to farm while Lou taught at Spearman High School. In 1975, they moved to Gruver where Wayne continues farming and ranching, and Lou is a homemaker. Lou and Wayne are active members of the First Baptist Church of Gruver. They have two children and two grandchildren.
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John W. Snyder published his book, “Of Royal Blood.” It is an autobiographical and genealogical account detailing Snyder’s family heritage, including every direct descendant of the last six generations from his family line.
Joann Lucero LaCanne was elected president of the St. Stephen Women’s Society for St. Stephen Catholic Church in Salado. Joann and her husband, Robert, live in Salado, where she continues to be involved with her family real estate business and church activities. David Luna is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri in Kansas City. He is assigned to the Child Exploitation and Cyber Crimes Unit of the office.
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youth and young adults as possible—a message of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation. A child advocate and motivational speaker, Fran has been invited to speak at Houston area public and private schools on the subject of bullying. Her website is www.franclark.com.
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Fran Dunlap Clark has published her first novel, The Meeting On the Moon. It is a work of fiction regarding 11-year-old Drew Carmichael, a victim of school bullying. Afraid of dying at the hands of his bully, Drew sends out a desperate plea to God, someone he isn’t quite sure exists. In a miraculous turn of events, he finds himself in a meeting with God in a highly unlikely place—the moon. Because Drew has a pivotal encounter with God on the moon, many have compared the novel to William P. Young’s, The Shack. Fran’s goal since publication has been to share the novel’s message to as many
Aaron Bishop graduated the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA. He earned a commission as an Infantry Second Lieutenant. 2Lt Bishop previously served more than seven years as an enlisted soldier in the 75th Ranger Regiment and has deployed numerous times to both Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Clayton Burris shows his Crusader spirit in the Hong Kong airport as he wears a UMHB golf shirt. Pictured next to him is Anna Fischer, also wearing a UMHB shirt. Anna is the sister of current student, junior Morgan Fischer. Clayton said seeing someone sporting Crusader pride was encouraging to him. “It was good to see a UMHB shirt being worn by someone else over in Hong Kong,” Clayton said “You never know where a UMHB education might take you.” April Swilling Spring ex has published her first of a trilogy of novels, Fear Not. Her website is apriljoyspring.com.
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Benjamin Tindall and his wife, Shelly, are establishing The Canvas Church in Tumwater, WA. They, along with their two boys, are excited to be moving to the area. For more information on the church, you may visit www.thecanvaschurch.org.
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Brandon ’03 and Sara McCain Skaggs ’03 announce the birth of their son, Beau Aaron, Mar. 5, 2014.
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Melody Scott ’02 to Harry Freeman Jr., Feb. 16, 2013. Melody is a music therapist who travels to the homes of private clients. Maria Luisa Lopez ’05 to Dario Avila, July 26, in Belton. Maria is employed by Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, and Dario is employed by Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Courtney Elizabeth Kirk ’09 to Charles Robert Stewart, June 21, in Waco. Courtney is a pre-kindergarten teacher with La Vega ISD, and Charles is a staff accountant with Life Partners, Inc. Christy Schulte ’09 to Rev. James R. Littleton Jr., June 9, in Houston. Christy teaches in Dickinson ISD, and James is the associate pastor at Dickinson First United Methodist Church. Jennifer Michelle Bancale ’12 and Keenan Michael Mullins ’13, Aug. 2, in Waco. Jennifer is a music teacher at Saegert Elementary School in Killeen ISD, and Keenan is a registered nurse at Metroplex Hospital. Kayla Rae Bishop ’13 to Kyle Evan Preston, Aug. 9, in Salado. Kayla is employed by Temple College, and Kyle is employed with Prime, Inc. Jennifer Lee Calhoun ’13 and Angel Lurati, current student, June 14, in Woodway. Andrea Marie Davis, MEd ’13 and Logan Thomas Chaney ’12, MEd ’13, June 7, in Salado. Andrea and Logan are both teachers in Killeen ISD.
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Laura Spence ’14 and Eddie Kahler ’13, June 28, in Temple. Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Eddie is a student at Duke Divinity School. They live in Durham, NC.
BIRTHS Meredith Bishop Gryseels ’97 and her husband, Grant, announce the adoption of their daughter, Harper Jolie, Feb. 5, 2014. She joins a brother, Witten. Kathryn Thompson Knotts ’02 and her husband, Bryan, announce the birth of their son, Cade McGilvary, Feb. 27, 2014. They live in College Station. Christi Holt Dewhirst ’03 and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Anne, Aug. 6. They live in Aldie, VA, where Christi is a financial analyst and Eric is a software engineer. Kesi Perkins Prescott ’03 and her husband, Kenny, announce the birth of their daughter, Kharis Joy, May 16. Birth announcement photo taken by Rachel Parkhurst ’04.
Sara Kennedy Merkle ’04 and her husband, Ryan, announce the birth of their daughter, Alexa Jade, Jan. 21, 2014. Crystal Pankratz O’Dell ’04 and her husband, Bradley, announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Nicole, Jan. 6, 2014. Crystal is a stay-athome mom, and Bradley is the pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Valliant, OK. Michael ’06 and Andrea Cullman Crosswhite ’05 announce the birth of their son, Andrew Cullman, June 6. He joins two-year-old brother Grayson. Kristen King Von Gonten ’06 and her husband, Matthew, announce the adoption of their son, Charles Kenneth, born March 28, 2014. He joins two-year-old sister Lucienne. Scott ’08 and Tori Webb Holder ’08 announce the birth of their son, Cade Alan, May 7. Chris Stern ’07 and his wife, Chelsea, announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Elizabeth, Sept. 9. Chris is a family nurse practitioner and Chelsea is a music associate at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.
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Kathryn Shindoll ‘03 lives in Africa, working with children and serving as superintendent of Family Legacy Mission’s educational system. (Below) Sommer Clayman ‘04 visits the students and teachers at Lifeway Christian Academy in Lusaka, Zambia.
A world apart, but on the same mission: How these alumnae are making a difference in Zambia On the field in Zambia’s capital city of Lusaka is Kathryn Shindoll ’03. Shindoll is the superintendent of 18 Lifeway Christian Academies (LCAs) run by Family Legacy Missions International, a nonprofit organization whose work helps orphans and vulnerable children. By providing education, discipleship, and food to the Zambian people, the ministry seeks to meet the people’s spiritual and physical needs. Shindoll works with teachers and deputies of all the schools—including 130 Zambian locals—and is the liaison between Africa and the ministry’s home office in Texas. Although it is hard work, Shindoll said it’s a rewarding experience. “Any time I feel inadequate for certain tasks, I see it as an invitation from God to trust him to do what he says he’ll do,” she said. “God doesn’t call the equipped; he equips the called.” Shindoll first felt a call to ministry during a summer conference she attended while on the recreation staff at UMHB. “I kept hearing the Lord ask, ‘Do you trust me?’ I mulled it over before finally saying ‘yes,’” Shindoll
said. “I told the Lord, ‘Wherever you lead me, I’ll go.’” Shindoll earned her education degree from UMHB. “I loved my experience and the community I was a part of there,” she said. “My time at UMHB helped prepare me for my work in the field.” Around the world in an office in Irving, Texas, Sommer Dodd Clayman ’04 busily works gathering data and crunching numbers. As the Director of Accounting for Family Legacy Missions International, Clayman’s task is to maximize every dollar the ministry receives. “There is a whole business side to nonprofits that sometimes gets overlooked,” Clayman said. Although she works as a certified accountant in the U.S., Clayman said she’s still on the mission field. “A lot of people think of missionaries as the preachers and the people on the ground,” she said. “But on the back end, we need teachers, accountants, and nurses.” Clayman is motivated by the knowledge that her hard work helps equip those who are serving overseas, like her
fellow Crusader, Shindoll. “It’s so exciting to be a part of it,” Clayman said. “Our financials are a true testament of our excellence in all that we do. The work being done in Zambia is making a significant difference, and the stories that we hear are amazing. It is a joy to be the support mechanism for this ministry,” she said. Clayman is proud to be a Crusader. “My experiences at UMHB shaped me for the work I am doing today,” she said. “I can see how my experiences as a student gave me training for what I do today on the mission field.”
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Natalie Johnson Morphew ’08 and her husband, Jake, announce the birth of their daughter, Julia Arabelle, Aug. 14. Colby ’08 and Kallie White Nichols ’10 announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Rose, June 3. Mendi Hunter Wellborn ’09 and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of their son, Brooks Mason, born June 2. He joins big sisters Brailey and Emie. Brooks weighed 1 lb. 6 oz. at birth. Brandon ’11 and Sarah Hughey Brewer ’11 announce the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Louise, Sept. 12. Allye Guthrie Crosby ’11 and her husband, Andrew, announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Joy, June 13.
DEATH S Lela Watson Simpson ’36, June 23, in Fort Worth. While she taught at both the elementary and college levels early in her career, she taught high school Latin for 30 years in Nashville, TN, before retiring in 1974. Lela and her husband, Hugh, lived in Fort Worth; Houston; Frederick, OK; and Carbondale, IL, before settling in Nashville, TN. She taught Sunday school classes for 65 years. After returning to Fort Worth, she joined Gambrell
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Street Baptist Church, where she served on many committees, participated in mission projects, and tutored foreign seminary students. Lavetta Huggins Kimbark ’37, Sept. 10, in Krum, TX. She began her teaching career in the south of Texas. She married Charley in 1943 while she was working at Camp Hood (now Fort Hood). She continued her 30-year teaching career in Grand Prairie, most of it teaching first grade. She retired in 1977. Lavetta stayed very active volunteering for the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and the Grand Prairie Hospital. She enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of First Baptist Church, where she volunteered at the food pantry, taught Sunday School, played piano, and sang with the Serendipity choir. Phillip Parry CB ex ’39, May 31, in Waco. John Browning, Nov. 3, 2013, in Lacy, WA. He was the husband of Arra White Browning ’45. Glenda Stoneham ’45, July 27, in San Angelo. Her early work experiences included working in banking as well as acting as an executive assistant to pastors in several Baptist churches in Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. In 1965, she began a career with Social Security Administration and retired in 1986. After spending much of her time in Plainview, she moved to San Angelo in 1990. Ann Barton Jones ’47, Oct. 10, in Waxahachie. She taught school in Port Arthur and Galveston. Ann married Nelson W. Jones in 1951, and continued teaching in Galveston while Nelson finished medical school. After Nelson’s three years in the U.S. Air Force, Ann became a stay-at-home mom. She was active at First Baptist Church as well as numerous
clubs, including the Heirloom Club, the Rebecca Boyce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Bridge and Supper Clubs, and the Ellis County Art Association, where she served as president for several terms. Arch Jacobson, July 3, in Comfort. He was the husband of Juanita Middleton Jacobson ’49. Catherine Pledger Jones ex ’53, Aug. 9, in Albuquerque, NM. She served as vice president of her sophomore class and was a member of “The Choraliers” women’s choir. After she married J.D. Jones in 1953, they moved to Los Alamos where they both worked for Zia Company. In 1957 they relocated to Albuquerque. Catherine was a member of St. Andrew’s United Presbyterian Church since 1962. She served as a deacon, an elder, and a member of the choir, and other committees. Margaret H. Sprott ’57, July 20, in Dumas. She was a teacher for Belton ISD for 25 years. Margaret was a member of the Church of Christ, where she served as the church librarian for many years. Delilah Mae Montgomery, Oct. 3, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was the sister of Betty Sue Craven Beebe ’61. Selma Henry Cox ex ’68, Sept. 23, in Belton. She was a member and officer in the Order of the Eastern Star in the 1940s and 1950s. She worked as a representative for World Book Encyclopedia from the 1940s to 1970s. She was a Cub Scout leader in the 1950s; and volunteered at the local Grief and Loss (continued on page 30)
AWARD-WINNING ACTOR Playwright and producer Bryan Bounds ’85 returns to campus, receives standing ovation for one-act performance
Although it’s been nearly 30 years since Bryan Bounds ‘85 graduated from UMHB, the alumnus is still closely connected to the university. As a professional actor and playwright, Bounds travels Europe sharing his story. Mindful of his alma mater, Bounds visited campus Sept. 16 for the premiere American performance of his acclaimed solo drama My Name is Bill: An Afternoon with an Alcoholic. Set during the Great Depression, the one-man show centers on Bill Wilson, one of the only people in history to actually turn down a Nobel Peace Prize. Wilson was one of the most successful investment bankers of the 20th century before his life was torn apart by destructive alcoholism. In one of his darkest moments he made a far-reaching decision that not only saved his own life but the lives of millions of others. That decision was to establish Alcoholics Anonymous.
“The performance was well received,” said Ted Barnes, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. “It was innovative, entertaining, and historical in nature. Every seat in the house was filled, and Bryan even received a standing ovation.” Based in Yorkshire, England, Bounds has performed his hour-long play at universities, high schools, and theaters across Europe, receiving rave reviews. Following his UMHB performance, Bounds did a question-and-answer session. He wanted attendees to truly understand the performance and its life applications. “I wrote this play to plant seeds of awareness for sufferers so they might realize there’s a solution when they need it,” Bounds said of the issue. “Little did I know when I was a student at UMHB that I would later become an alcoholic,” he continued. “It’s an illness that affects one in 15 people.” Bounds, who is a recovering alco-
“I wrote this play to plant seeds of awareness for sufferers so they might realize there’s a solution when they need it.” — Bryan Bounds ’85 holic, has been sober for 20 years now. He believes his performance sheds light on a sensitive subject. “The idea of a play about alcoholism might seem depressing at first glance, but audiences find a lot of humor among the gripping and heart-breaking moments,” Bounds said. “The power of the performance comes from Bill’s character as a brilliant storyteller, which allows the audience to climb into the mind of an alcoholic and learn about the illness in an entertaining and objective way.”
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organization (later called New Beginnings) from the 1980s to 2014. Selma was an English teacher and school librarian for Belton High School for many years before retiring in 1980. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton since 1960, serving as Sunday school teacher and head church librarian for 21 years. Joan Polk Cawthon ’72, Aug. 16, in Waco. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton. Jane Donaldson Chaney Sterling ’75, Oct. 2, in Moody. She was a nurse at Scott & White Memorial Hospital for more than 25 years. She was a nurse clinician and former charge nurse of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinic, as well as a member of the American College of Cardiologists. Jane received certifications in psychology and surgical and cardiovascular disciplines, and she received multiple awards for nursing skill and patient care. She was named “Nurse of the Year” and one of the “Top 25 Nurses in the Scott & White Healthcare System.” She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Moody. Walter Leon Prugh ’79, July 28, in Temple. He served in the U. S. Army for 29 years. After his retirement he went back to school and earned his bachelor’s degree in history from UMHB. He taught at Ellison High School in Killeen for two
years. Walter was elected Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, Lampasas County, in 1980 and served until 2005. He was a member of the Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge #595 in Copperas Cove—a 32nd degree Mason—where he received his 50-year pin. He was also a life member of the Waco Scottish Rite Lodge, a Shriner, and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Lampasas and Adamsville Presbyterian Church. Walter was a Sunday school teacher and church leader throughout his adult life. He was a founding member and president of the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department, and he worked with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and United Way for many years. The fire station in Kempner was named Walter L. Prugh Fire Station and Community Center in honor of his dedicated service. Additionally, U.S. Highway 190 going through Kempner was named the Col. Walter L. Prugh Expressway in appreciation of his support for the Kempner community. He and his wife, Jeanette, donated land near Taylor Creek for the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in the City of Kempner. Walter worked many years to see an elementary school built in the Kempner area, culminating in the construction of Taylor Creek Elementary. Zella Nunn Spears ex ’90, June 30, in Belton. Jon Mitchell ’88, May 7, in Spring, TX. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from
1966 to 1986. Jon served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Bronze Star, and he held 16 awards of the Air Medal and the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with the Silver Star. Irma Andrews Hendrix ’93, Feb. 22, in Stockbridge, GA. She made a career in education and was most recently employed with the Rockdale County Board of Education. Troy Glasco, July 26, in Brenham. He was the father of Tori Glasco Bryan ’06, MA ’08; Haley Glasco Ogle ’08; and Paige Glasco Meyer ’10. Myra Wilson Henry ’13, Aug. 12, in Temple. She honorably served her country in military service as a combat medic. Her last assignment was with the 3rd Brigade Combat team, 1st Calvary Division at Fort Hood. She was medically retired and honorably discharged from the military before attending UMHB. Myra was attending Capella University, studying for a master’s degree as a licensed professional therapist, and worked for the U.S. Department of Veterans. Bobbie Carolyn Barker ex, Aug. 14, in Lubbock. She was a talented pianist and organist for multiple churches in Amarillo and Lubbock, director of junior choir, and taught private piano lessons until she
Pictured from left to right: Joan Burton Cox ’50, Edna Penny Bridges ’61, Patsy Dahnke Dillon ’50, Mayelle Sheppard Carlisle ex ’47, and Dusty Forrester Ballard ’71 at Crusader Stadium. These women meet every Wednesday for lunch. They are all friends because of their connection to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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began a career with Methodist Hospital in 1967. She retired in 1992 after 25 years of faithful service at the hospital. Sara Lou Cox ex, July 5, in Abilene. Sara and her husband, L.D. Cox, lived in Comanche for more than 50 years. She enjoyed traveling, working, and volunteering her time with various groups, including the Heritage Club and Comanche Cares organizations. She worked as a secretary to the Comanche High School superintendent, a retail store shoe salesperson, and a bank teller, but primarily was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Comanche. Elizabeth Crockett ex, Sept. 11, in Temple. She worked at North American Aviation during the war years. She taught school in Little River-Academy and Temple school districts. Elizabeth was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church, Temple.
Peggy Blankenstein Fox ex, Aug. 4, in Bryan. She was employed as an administrative secretary at Scott & White Hospital for 15 years. She was a charter member of and served as the first secretary of St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple. Peggy served as president of the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of DOES #139, and she was a member of several bridge groups. Nancy Jo Cox Jennings ex, July 24, in Buda. Charlotte Lynn Fray ex, July 23, in Victoria. She was a retired registered nurse and worked as the state public health nurse for Goliad County for many years. NaRay Finch McHood Ratliff ex, Sept. 4, in Fort Worth. After graduating from Belton High School, she went to UMHB, where her father was the foreman of the college farm for 25 years.
After she left college, she moved to Arlington, VA, where she worked in the adjunct general’s office in the Pentagon until the end of World War II. When she returned to Texas, she began a career in the rodeo world. As a charter member, she served as the Texas Barrel Racing Association secretary from its origin until 1963. Recognition was given to her in a book “The Cowgirls,” published in 1978 and again in 1997. Holding down a fulltime job as a secretary to an oil company in Fort Worth, NaRay found time to compete in local rodeos. She was secretary for the M-S Ranch Rodeo Company for more than 15 years. From 1963 to 1965 she was a secretary for Central Rodeo Association Finals in Graham. From 1965 to 1967 she published the bulletin for the CRA each year. She wrote a barrel racing article for International Rodeo Association Monthly headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. She rode enthusiastically from 1948 to 1968.
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Jewell Lynch Richardson ex, 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. She continued to work until the age of 92. Laulette Blake Tarnow ex, July 18, in Temple. Ruby Wright Weems ex, June 30, in Temple. She worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and later was a bookkeeper for Empire Seed Co. in Temple for 15 years. She taught Sunday school for many years at the Heidenheimer Church of Christ and kept the books for the church. Jamie Bonner, July 17, in Lufkin. He was a UMHB professor from 1970 to 1972.
M EMO R I A L Grady Bailey Dr. & Mrs. J. A. Reynolds
Dr. A. A. Hyden Velma Leverkuhn Chesnutt
L.R. & L.B. Cook Nelda Cook Perry
Arch Kenneth Jacobson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Claude & Delma Garner Jacks Marietta Parker
Selma Oleta Henry Cox Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Marietta Parker Lee Dixon Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Kent Owens & Darius Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Mary Etta Entzminger Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Tara Coet Felmly Ed Coet Rev. J. F. Franks Alice Marie Bell Dr. Ruth LaVerne Gallman Patty Benoit & Weldon Cannon
Ramona Caldwell Barlow Beta Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma
Louis B. Jaska Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp Dr. Amy Le Vesconte Ruby Yung Lam Christopher L. McMeens Marilyn Johnson Keith McPherson Penny McPherson Mary Jean Ross Milford Martha Jane Ross Farley Delilah Mae Montgomery Kay Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Dorothy Lane Niesen Jenny C. Candas-Black
Faye Benken Mary Clarke Hammond
Sarah McGlamery Grantham Betty Sue Craven Beebe Gayla Vardeman Corley Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Nelda Cook Perry Delia Lucky Stephens Carolyn Brunson Vardeman
Dr. Olive Chaffee Boggs Frank Boggs
Terry Pavoggi Hefner Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges
Frank O’Banion Kay Anderson Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Bobby & Donna Bolick Johnson Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Dr. Marlene Zipperlen
Curtis Breaux Cindy Breaux Roberts
Catherine Burkett Cornelio Cindy Latham
Carmen Perez Tomasa Perez Haliman
George Brent Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom
Trema Hughes UMHB Faculty Assembly
Libby Reynolds Danyelle Harper Harris
James Cain Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Dr. Beatrice Huston Velma Leverkuhn Chesnutt
J. R. Roberts Nadyne Owen Roberts
Susan Beinhauer Ann O’Quinn Powell
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Beth Childress Minnie Abrego Sanchez
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Jay Frank Schultz The Andrew Smith Family Clara Marguerite Allison Screws Kent Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Rev. D. D. Simpson Elaine Simpson Jane Donaldson Chaney Sterling Dr. Sandra Oliver
Glenda Jo Stoneham Mary Lou & Max Marks Maxine Shannon Randy & Kay Spiva Mary Len Swinney Celvey Rex Walsh Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Terry Bawcom Jackie Campbell Way Doris Speed Bollinger
Carolyn Weathersbee Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Bobby & Donna Bolick Johnson Dr. & Mrs. E. Leroy Kemp Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Janice Torgeson UMHB Faculty Assembly Jim & Charlotte Wheeler Rev. E. Guinn Williams Virginia Williams Dr. Howard O. Wynne Ed Spivey
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Sarah Wagner ’11 and Daylon Blain ’11, July 5, in Waco. Crusaders in the bridal party included Crystal Donahue ’10; Allison Erario ’11; Jodye Green ’07; Mary Beth Kelton ’10, MBA ’12; Lee Munn ’10, MSE ’12; Tony Castillo ’09, MBA ’12; Juan Thomas ex.
H O NO R A R I A Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Ken & Melva Garner Hobbs Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Marietta Parker Jimmie & Janey Roush Shirley Cowan Sommer Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Carol & Kevin Steen Bobby & Edna Penny Bridges Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Catherine Burkett Cornelio Debbie Stapp Daniel Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lynn Jez
Lisa Elizabeth Locke Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Locke Dr. Dan McLallen Julia Woodyard Nation Latricia McMillan Mike Frazier
Dr. Rebecca O’Banion Rev. Robert & Sandra Sanders Mattson Marietta Parker
Tucker Glaske Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Delroy & Elsie Johnson Donald F. Cummings
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Jonathan Kendall Steven & Jamie Barksdale
Edna O’Banion Bobby & Donna Bolick Johnson
Debbie Cottrell Mike Frazier
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Dr. Alta Belle Kemp Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe
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Carolyn Allison Owens Jimmy Hinton Mr. & Mrs. Pat Pope Louise Duke Cross
Jennifer Ramm Mike Frazier Penny Renfro Mike Frazier Dr. J. A. Reynolds Mrs. J. A. Reynolds Cindy Breaux Roberts Linda Breaux Carol Robinson Mike Frazier Dr. Paula Price Tanner Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom Rhonda Breaux Troutman Linda Breaux Dr. Larry Woodward Karl H. McNair Jr. Randy Yandell Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Bawcom
My youth pastor has been like a father figure to me for many years. He would always talk about college and how he had the time of his life at Mary Hardin-Baylor. He really encouraged me to look into UMHB even though I had no idea how the process worked. No one in my family had ever gone to college, so I didn’t really see going to a university as an option. But I took a leap and attended UMHB’s Preview Weekend. After the first day was over, I knew I had to come here; it was an amazing experience. I looked into financial aid and saw Mary Hardin-Baylor offered a leadership scholarship, so I applied for that. What it boiled down to was, if I got the scholarship, I could go to college. When the certificate came in the mail notifying me that I had received the leadership scholarship, I looked at my mom, and we were unbelievably excited! We both knew it was a life-changing moment. The fact that people would sacrifice their own money so that I can go to school is a humbling realization. It is an incentive for me to do well in my classes. I want to succeed to make my parents proud, but also to make the people who donated to my education proud. I want people to be confident that they’ve invested their money well. Being at UMHB has opened up a world of opportunities. I don’t know where I would be without that financial help. Scholarships have given me a chance to go to college. Scholarships have given me a future.
Wesley Bailey Sophomore marketing major Belton,Texas
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