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12 Coming to America
New customs, new foods—international students have many adjustments to make when they become Crusaders.
18 From Clinic to Classroom
A new master’s program offers training for nurse educators.
20 Passion Play
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The annual Easter Pageant makes a strong impression on the actors as well as the audience.
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13 Campus Life
Read about new seminars to help freshmen adjust to campus life, Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell’s inspiring message at the McLane Lecture, and other news from campus.
19 Philanthropy
Dr. Ernest G. and Elli Moore Townsend devoted their lives to helping students obtain a college education; their commitment lives on in the scholarship that bears their name.
10 Athletic Life
Crusaders make history by winning conference championships in both football and men’s basketball.
11 photo by Mitch Green, Temple Daily Telegram
22 Alumni Life
Check out what’s happening in the lives of UMHB alumni and their families.
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Senior Ring and Robing Ceremony, W. W. Walton Chapel, 8:00 p.m. Midnight March Conservatory Choirs Concert, Hughes Recital Hall, 7:00 p.m. Lecture in the Humanities featuring State Representative Dianne White Delisi, Brindley Auditorium, 11:00 a.m.
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Education Pinning, Lord Conference Center, 7:30 p.m. Nurses Pinning, W. W. Walton Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Social Work Pinning, Hughes Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Spring Commencement, Bell County Expo Center, 10:00 a.m. Minimester Registration & Classes Begin Senior Saints Summit Heritage Club Meeting & Luncheon, Lord Conference Center, 12:00 noon Memorial Day (Campus Closed)
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Summer I & II Advising & Registration (Day and Evening) Summer I Classes Begin
JULY 4 9 9
Independence Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Additional Summer II Registration Summer II Classes Begin (Day and Evening)
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Summer Commencement, Mayborn Campus Center, 10:00 a.m. University Housing Opens Fall Registration Fall Classes Begin (Day and Evening)
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President Jerry G. Bawcom, Ph.D. Vice President for External Relations William Townsend, J.D., Ph.D. Editor Carol Woodward Contributing Editors Rebecca O’Banion ’93 Paula Tanner, Ed.D. Contributing Writers Melissa Ford ’07 Laura Frase Denise Marcos Jennifer Sicking Jon Wallin Graphic Designer Randy Yandell ’99 Contributing Designer Zeal Design Studio Photographers Melissa Ford ’07 Rebecca O’Banion ’93 Lindsey Sisk Carol Woodward Randy Yandell ’99 UMHB Life is published three times a year by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. Please send comments, story ideas or letters to: UMHB Life UMHB Box 8431 900 College Street Belton, Texas 76513 Alumni Life is compiled by the Office of Alumni Relations. Please send any information for publishing or change of personal information to: Alumni Relations UMHB Box 8427 900 College Street Belton, Texas 76513
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Houston pastor shares leadership philosophy at McLane Lecture Leaders have to be willing to make hard choices to bring about change, Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell told a standingroom-only crowd at the fifth annual McLane Lecture on February 14. “The definition of ‘crazy’ is ‘doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result,’” he noted. “If progress is desired, a leader must be ready to make changes.” Caldwell is well qualified to talk about change. When he became pastor of the Windsor Village United Methodist Church in 1982, the Houston church had only 25 members. Today, through Caldwell’s leadership, the church has a congregation of 14,000 members, making it the largest United Methodist church in the United States. The church
has become a model of what Caldwell calls “entrepreneurial faith,” sponsoring ministries, businesses, and community services that have significantly improved the quality of life for residents in Houston’s Fifth Ward district.
“If progress is desired, a leader must be ready to make changes.”
Pastor Martin Knox represents the “vision” of a company as Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell enumerates what people in leadership must possess during the annual McLane Lecture.
—Kirbyjon Caldwell
Caldwell told his audience that change is essential to growth and progress. “Everything that changes may not grow,” he said, “but everything that grows surely must change.” Often, he
(L-R) Dean of the College of Business Jim King, Drayton McLane, Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell and President Jerry G. Bawcom pause for a group photo after the lecture.
said, a leader will find that he or she must make some unpopular choices to ensure that a project continues to move forward toward its goal. “You may find that you need to change some people’s behavior to continue positive growth,” he said. “And if they won’t change, you may have to change the people. Without vision, the people will perish, but without the right people, the vision will perish.” Caldwell urged his listeners to be ready and willing to accept responsibility for their actions, even when it brings them criticism. “When drama and trauma hit the ship, leaders don’t back up and say, ‘You folks voted for this, too!’ The good leader steps up and accepts responsibility for the crisis—and then comes up with a plan to deal with it.” The McLane Lecture brings nationally recognized speakers to the university to promote awareness and information about issues concerning business. It is sponsored each year by Temple resident, Chairman of the McLane Group and CEO of the Houston Astros Mr. Drayton McLane, Jr. and hosted by the College of Business. —Paula Price Tanner UMHB LIFE | 3
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Small group seminars strengthen support for first-year students Personal attention has long been a hallmark of UMHB, and next fall incoming freshmen will experience an even more personal approach as they start their first semester of college. Freshmen will be assigned to faculty advisors from their first day on campus, and the former “Success in Academics” courses will be taught as small group freshman seminars with faculty instructors. Dr. Graham Hatcher, provost, recently announced the changes as the result of a comprehensive study into better and more effective ways to assist first-year students as they enter into their college career. “We want to provide our students with the best opportunities for learning available,” Hatcher said. “And for more
than three years, I have been doing research and studying other universities to find the optimal model for our university and especially for our students.” For many years freshmen support services such as advising, registration and tutoring have been provided through the Center for Academic Excellence. Under the new model, the Center will no longer be necessary because students will work directly with professors. “Our commitment to serving students remains firm,” Hatcher said. “In fact, through our new model, students will receive their advising, registration assistance, tutoring services, and counseling, from a faculty member, starting day one.”
Charter Day traditions were observed on February 6 when senior Class officers Dawson Barksdale and Mark Shutt led their classmates to the gravesite of Judge R.E.B. Baylor. Lamar Collins ’00 was the featured speaker for Charter Day Chapel.
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This personal, one-on-one attention from a faculty member will serve to enhance the student experience, because they will have that faculty member to turn to throughout their college career. “We are confident that this new personal interaction will enable faculty to impact more fully the lives of firstyear students, enhancing both student retention and academic performance,” Hatcher said. “From the outset, students will know their faculty advisor, and they can begin building rapport with someone from their chosen field of study,” A new Freshman Seminar has also been developed, which will be led by 20-25 faculty. Freshmen students will be taught by faculty each week on various topics, all designed to introduce students to interdisciplinary learning and to grapple with the “big questions.” Often times, the big questions are in sharper focus during the final semester, but “we want our students to see the bigger picture of how they can be experienced from day one,” Hatcher said. The Opportunity Program will also continue to exist providing the opportunity for students who do not meet the standard entrance requirements to be able to attend. “The university has long held to the philosophy that although we need high entrance requirements, we also want to provide the opportunity for those students who fall short of those requirements and who have the heart, desire and drive to succeed,” Hatcher said. Other changes will be phased in over the next several years, particularly as core curriculum revisions are finalized and implemented. “We believe these are all positive changes which will provide new and exciting opportunities for students, and we believe will enhance the experience for everyone and have a positive impact on the future of UMHB,” said Hatcher.
Honorary degree awarded to philanthropist Mr. Paul J. Meyer of Waco was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree in December for his many contributions as a leader in his community and around the world. Meyer then provided the commencement address to the graduating class of 2007. Meyer, founder of Leadership Management Institute and author of best-seller Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul, challenged the students to take risks and live out their dreams. The December graduating class included 183 students receiving degrees. Of these, 170 received baccalaureate degrees, and 13 received master’s degrees. Student awards given during the ceremony included the Alpha Chi Award for highest overall GPA, which went to Stephen Coy Alston of Temple, Kayla Beth Carr of Brenham and Audra Nicole
Musser of Hewitt. The Loyalty Cup for the student who is most representative of the ideals, traditions and spirit of the university went to Robert Charles Copeland of Huffman, and the President’s Award for meritorious service went to Nicholas Alan Jones of Mesquite.
Kemp to be featured speaker at senior adult conference Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, this year’s Senior Saints Summit will feature Dr. Leroy Kemp, the founding director of the program. Kemp, professor of religion in the College of Christian Studies and who has been with the university for 20 years, will be the main–session preacher for the summit, May 12 – 15. The event is a four-day conference in which senior adults, ages 55 years and older, converge on the university campus to enjoy worship sessions, inspirational
messages, bible study trainings and fellowship. Kemp, former pastor of First Baptist Church in Belton, believes in the value the conferences bring to all who attend. “The Senior Saints Summit has provided seniors with a fun time of fellowship, worship and inspiration for years. It provides UMHB with an opportunity to serve our seniors-adult community, including many of our alumni, and to give them exposure to our growing campus and how we continue to be faithful to our purpose to provide a Christian education for the youth of today,” Kemp said. Now under the direction of Dr. Bill
Paul J. Meyer receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. (L-R) Provost Graham Hatcher, Paul J. Meyer, UMHB Board of Trustees Chairman Andy Davis and University President Jerry G. Bawcom presented Meyer with the diploma on December 15, 2007.
Muske, director of church relations, the program includes a host of speakers, bible teachers, workshop directors, senior-adult choirs and special banquet entertainment. This year, Reverend Jack Phelps will lead the daily bible studies. Phelps is associate pastor at Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown. Other highlights during the summit are daily morning walks and devotionals, fellowship with old and new friends, talent show, church mixers and games, and a health fair, which will be held on Monday. The cost for the four-day event is $135 per person or $250 per married couple to stay on campus. For those who prefer to stay off campus and commute, the fee will be $95. For more information contact Bill Muske at 254-295-4606. UMHB LIFE | 5
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Alumni experience pageant fun from judges’ perspective Opportunities abound for alumni to continue participating in activities on campus. A good example is coming back to campus to be a judge at either the Miss MHB Pageant or at Crusader Knights. Special times shared with friends laughing at themselves on stage and the late nights rehearsing and preparing for pageant have a special place in Tamara O’Barr’s heart. As a former contestant and committee member during the 1990s, O’Barr knew immediately after being asked to judge the Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor pageant that she would say yes. “It’s been a lot of fun to come back and see the students doing the same thing that I was involved in and doing it for the same purpose. And just seeing the same spiritual life that was around when I was here is a unique opportunity. It’s been really rewarding to come back and see the culmination of it in a pageant form.”
O’Barr is currently serving her second year on the alumni board of directors, and she also participated as a judge at the 2007 Miss Mary HardinBaylor contest. “Coming back to campus is always something I look forward to. It allows you to get in touch with your friends again and share the special times you had with each other. It gives you a chance to be involved in the school.” Happy memories are just one part of what she gained from campus life. “The time spent here is crucial, and it builds character. It is the foundation you’ll build on throughout your life. I got a great education and grew in my spiritual life. I met good friends and even my husband at this university. It has been a central part of my life. “It’s always fun to come back. It feels like coming back home,” said O’Barr. “When you get involved in campus activities from a whole new perspective, you get to reconnect with friends and
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share memories with people you care about. Being a judge for the Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor pageant has made that possible.” Two-time returning judge Amy Samuel ’92 was also actively involved in the pageant as a student during her four years at the university. Like O’Barr, she likes how the contest allows alumni to be involved in a new way. “It’s nice to go back and help in some way. I’m impressed with how the pageant has grown. It’s a much better program now than it was when I was involved, and I’m glad to see that they ask much more of the contestants now.” Kyle Wilson, a 1999 graduate and a judge for the 2008 Crusader Knights contest, agrees that the competitions have evolved over the years. Like O’Barr and Samuel, Wilson participated in many different aspects of the contest. “I was a contestant in Crusader Knights in 1997, and it was quite an experience. In the following years, I stayed involved and took on more leadership roles. I had a great time doing it. So when they asked me to be a judge for the Crusader Knights, I knew I would say yes. “Mary Hardin-Baylor holds a really close place in my heart because of the opportunities I had to be involved in student ministries and organizations,” he said. He said being involved in campus life after graduation is a unique opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. “I want to see the university grow; I want to see students experience the same things that I did while I was in college. I want people to walk away saying, ‘My time at UMHB was something special.’ Being involved as an alum has brought that experience back for me.” —Denise Marcos
Ready to get involved? Opportunities to volunteer in the Alumni Association include: • Help with student registration in the Fall/Spring • Help greet incoming freshman at the annual alumni Welcome Week event in the fall • Serve on committees: Townsend Scholarship committee and the nominating committee • Serve on class reunion planning committees • Serve on the Alumni Board of Directors • Serve as a judge for Friday Night Live, Stunt Night, Miss MHB and Crusader Knights • Serve as a coordinator for an Alumni Area Club • Serve as a Sader Seeker and help recruit students to UMHB
Above: The top five finalists wait for the judges’ decision during Miss MHB Pageant 2007. Center: The top five finalists in Crusader Knights hope for the best as judges decide. Left: Elliott Powell of Allen is dubbed Crusader Knight by Dr. Bawcom.
• Serve as a mentor through the Career Services department for a current student going into your field of study To find out more about any of these opportunities, contact the Alumni Office at 254-295-4599.
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Dean Linda Pehl named first Distinguished Professor of Nursing
Dr. Linda Hood Pehl ’73
Academic updates • The board of trustees recently approved several faculty members for tenure. The faculty approved for tenure, effective fall 2008, include Dr. Chris Ballard, associate professor, psychology; Dr. Derek Davis, dean of the College of Humanities and the Graduate School/professor, humanities; Dr. David Holcomb, associate professor, history; Dr. Michelle Schumann, assistant professor, music; and Dr. Marlene Zipperlen, dean of the College of Education/professor, education. • Six faculty members were recently awarded grants to pursue scholarly projects during
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Dr. Linda Pehl has been named as the university’s first Distinguished Professor of Nursing. Pehl, who has worked in the nursing profession for nearly 45 years, will be stepping down from her duties as dean of the Scott & White College of Nursing in May to return to full-time teaching. Her career started as head nurse at Scott & White in 1964, and she began teaching in the UMHB nursing program in 1973. She became a full professor in 1989, the associate dean in 2001, and the dean of the nursing in 2003. Throughout her tenure at UMHB, she has continued to work as a staff nurse at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in the labor/delivery unit, and she has
the summer terms this year. Approved for 2008 summer development leave were Dr. Diane Howard, professor of communication and media studies; Ms. Vicky Kendig, assistant professor of communication and media studies; Dr. Chrisann Merriman, assistant professor of management and marketing; Ms. Helen Kwiatkowski, assistant professor of art; Dr. Michelle Schumann, assistant professor of music; and Dr. Joseph Tabarlet, professor of communication and media studies. • Dr. Janet Adamski, associate professor of history/political science, was recently elected president of the Southwest Council of Latin American Studies, an interdisciplinary
cross-trained in couplet care and general surgical care. A graduate of the Scott & White Hospital School of Professional Nursing diploma program, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mary HardinBaylor College in 1973, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas in Austin in 1975, and a Ph.D. from UT-Austin in 1988. Dr. Pehl is a member of numerous nursing professional associations, including multiple terms as president of the District 7 Texas Nurses Association. Provost Graham Hatcher commended Dr. Pehl on her years of service. “The university is extremely grateful to Dr. Pehl for her selfless devotion to nursing education and to her alma mater. Therefore it is very appropriate to award her this first Distinguished Professor of Nursing award,” Hatcher said.
organization that encourages diverse research methods and scholarly interests. SCOLAS has grown to include members from all regions of the United States; it also enjoys extensive participation in Mexico and Canada. Its bilingual atmosphere makes it especially attractive for Latin American scholars. • Ann Crawford, associate professor of nursing at UMHB was recently published in the January 2008 issue of the RN magazine. Crawford co-authored the article with Helene Harris. The piece was entitled “COPD: Help Your Patients Breathe Easier.” The article focused on the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ways the condition can be managed.
PHILANTHROPY
Endowment helps alumni children obtain Mary Hardin-Baylor education In the late 19 th century, Baylor Female College was recognized as a place for students to receive a strong education in a Christian atmosphere. Dozens of women from around the country flocked to the small campus to obtain a college degree. Elli C. Moore, an alumna of the school, returned to the campus to become a teacher in 1881. As the years went by, she saw that many young ladies were interested in attending the college but lacked the financial means to do so. When Elli married Dr. Ernest G. Townsend in 1899, the two worked together to promote Mary HardinBaylor. Although it was a time when education was considered a luxury reserved for the wealthy, the couple took on leadership roles to raise scholarship funds for students to attend. With no heirs of their own, the Townsends asked for their estate to be used to provide financial support to help needy students obtain college degrees
Sarah Hughey
at Mary Hardin-Baylor. Today, Elli and Ernest’s scholarships still provide resources for students. The money provided through the Townsend trust is awarded to students with financial need, with special consideration given to family members of former
Two such students who were awarded the scholarship this year are John Cawthon and Sarah Hughey. Junior nursing major John Cawthon, whose mother and grandmother both attended UMHB, knew he would need extra money to help pay for college expenses. With that in mind, he applied for the Townsend Scholarship, and he was awarded the scholarship for the 2007-08 school year.
Dr. Ernest G. and Elli Moore Townsend devoted their lives to helping deserving students obtain a college education; today, their work continues through the Townsend Endowed Scholarship. students. The Alumni Association selects the awardees, looking for students who exhibit strong Christian, moral, ethical and scholastic qualities. The amount a student may be awarded is based upon the availability of funds. Each year the alumni committee chooses a select number of students to receive the scholarship.
John Cawthon
“Money is sometimes hard to find, but thanks to this scholarship I can continue attending UMHB,” he said. Freshman Sarah Hughey also wanted to carry on the family tradition of attending UMHB; after being accepted into the school, she applied for the scholarship and was grateful to receive it. “I remember the day the alumni association contacted me through the mail and told me I had been chosen to receive the scholarship. It was exactly what we had been asking God for,” Hughey said. “The Townsend Scholarship allowed me to come to an amazing school where I knew I would be taken care of far from home and where I could continue to grow in a Christian community.” —Denise Marcos The E. G. and Elli Townsend Memorial Scholarship is awarded in February each year for the following school year. Applications for the scholarship are available November 3, 2008, and due January 28, 2009, for students attending fall 2009. Applications may be obtained by writing to the alumni office at UMHB Box 8427, 900 College Street, Belton, TX 76513 or e-mailing alumni@umhb.edu. UMHB LIFE | 9
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ASC Champions — Men’s basketball wraps up an outstanding season The men’s basketball team made the 2007-08 season one to remember with a series of firsts for the program. The Cru men capped the most successful season in school history with an American Southwest Conference Championship and the first NCAA Tournament victory in school history. They established the highest national ranking in school history when D3hoops.com voted UMHB No. 4 in the nation early in the season, and the team spent the entire season ranked in the top 15 in the country in that poll. The Cru men finished the season with a 26-4 overall record to set a new school single-season record for victories. UMHB won the ASC West Division for the second straight year and hosted the ASC Championship Tournament for the first time. The Cru then posted wins over East Texas Baptist and Hardin-Simmons to advance to the ASC Tournament Championship Game for the first time. UMHB topped Concordia Texas 82-73 in the title game to nail
down the school’s first ASC Men’s Basketball Championship and clinch a second straight berth in the NCAA Division III National Championships. With the close of the season, Coach Ken DeWeese already felt the sense of loss in not being able to attend practice every day with the team. “We spent so much time together; I still looked forward to spending time with them every day in practice. They were never disgruntled with each other or had a bad word between them. When you think about the fact that we had 101 practices, 30 games with not everyone playing the whole game, and there were never any relationship issues, that is a real tribute to the character of the young men on this team,” DeWeese said. Denied a shot at hosting the NCAA Division III Championship, despite being the No. 1 seed from the South Region, the Cru was sent to Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi for the first and second rounds of the NCAA
Crusader team accepts the ASC Championship trophy in front of a home crowd.
photo by Mitch Green, Temple Daily Telegram
Coach Ken DeWeese cuts the final strand of the winning net.
Tournament. UMHB opened with a 65-62 win over Fontbonne University for the first NCAA postseason win in the history of the program. The Cru then led the entire second game until Millsaps’ Chad Songy hit a fall-away three-pointer with 2.3 seconds left as the Majors ended UMHB’s season with a 57-56 loss in the second round of the tournament. That loss denied the Cru a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen, which also would have been a first. The three seniors on this year’s team, Ryan Burgart, Matt Dickey and Neiman Ford, helped to build a foundation of success for the UMHB men’s basketball team. Now UMHB will look to build on that momentum as the Cru looks for more firsts to accomplish next season. According to Coach DeWeese this was one of the finest seasons of his career: “I must say in my 38 years as a coach, this is the highest quality group of young men that I have ever been around from the standpoint of competitiveness, character and talent.” —Jon Wallin UMHB LIFE | 11
International students leave the familiar behind to pursue their education
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By Paula Price Tanner
When international students such as Mercy Polinati, Anastasia Li and Patrick Mu単oz share their experiences with others on campus, they help their fellow students develop a more informed perspective of the world in which they live.
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From
CLINIC to CLASSROOM
New MSN program aims to bolster the ranks of nurse educators
By Laura Frase
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s the shortage of nurses and nurse educators continues to consistently mount across the United States, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is taking a stand for change. Keeping with its tradition of leading education with numerous
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master’s programs, the university will embark on its first Master of Science in Nursing degree beginning in July 2008, in an effort to increase the number of nurses in the nurse educator role. “I expect the MSN program to become the premier MSN program not only in the Central Texas area but in the whole state,” said Dr. Margaret Prydun, UMHB nursing associate professor and director of the MSN program. “This program will ‘grow’ the next generation of nursing faculty for our own BSN program as well as other programs, not only in this area but nationwide.” According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing report, 2006-2007 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing, the nationwide shortage of nurses does not correlate with a decreased interest in nursing by students. The report showed that U.S. nursing schools turned away nearly 43,000 qualified applicants to baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2006 because of a lack of faculty. “This shortage has received national media attention,” Prydun said. “What receives considerably less attention is the fact that there is an even greater nursing faculty shortage.”
“The average age of nursing faculty at retirement is 62 years,” she continued. “In just a few years the aging faculty will be retiring in record numbers. Current programs are not producing a large enough pool of potential nurse educators to meet the increasing demand and the dwindling supply of educators.” According to the Special Survey on Vacant Faculty Positions released by AACN in July 2007, a total of 767 faculty vacancies were identified at 344 nursing schools with baccalaureate and/or graduate programs across the country.
tremely well,” Pehl said. “Now that the system has been saturated, it’s leveling out.” Marie Anderson of Troy has been in the nursing field for nearly 30 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Health Services Management degree from UMHB. When she began working on her master’s degree, the potential increase in salary was a plus. “It’s a lot more lucrative to be a hospital nurse,” Anderson said. But as Anderson sees the impact of the nursing shortage each day at work, her career path may be in for a change. “There’s a huge deficit for providing “There’s a huge enough nurses for care everywhere. deficit for providing enough The only way we are going to be able nurses for care to get more nurses is to have more everywhere,” instructors to teach them.” Anderson said. “The only way we —Marie Anderson, ’95, MHSM ‘04 are going to be able to get more nurses is to have Dr. Linda Pehl, dean of the Colmore instructors to teach them.” lege of Nursing, hopes this new If all goes according to plan, program will help reverse the trend, Anderson might just become enabling more students to become one of that first cohort nurse educators. However, the MSN program will have to battle other master’s nursing programs for popularity. With MSN Program a strong push for nurse practitioDirector Margaret ners and administrators in recent Prydun teaches years, Pehl said few younger at both the nurses have opted to choose the undergraduate and graduate role of nurse educator. levels. “The salaries for nurse educators have not been able to keep up with those on the service side because the demand for nurses has exceeded the supply,” Pehl said. “In the early days of computer technology, you could not graduate enough people who had a degree in computer technology and information systems, and they were paid ex-
of students if admitted to the MSN program in July. Because the majority of master’s nursing students will be juggling nursing careers with coursework, the program will take a “hybrid” approach, combining courses taught online with classroom interaction. The computer based courses will allow students to maintain flexibility by doing some of their course work whenever it is convenient, from home. “They can be in their pajamas or whatever,” Pehl said, laughing. While the courses will include an online component, the classes will also meet once a month on campus. The first cohort launches in July 2008 with courses in nursing theory and health promotion. “These will be familiar topics, but they will be taught at a higher level, and will require a different way of thinking,” said Pehl. Students will be able to choose from one of three clinical areas of practice to carry out their educator role - adult health, maternal/child, and mental health nursing. It is estimated that most of the master’s students will be able to complete the 36-hour program in 17 months. The final semester in fall 2009 will round out their program with a single six-hour course. “I can’t wait to see that first class graduate,” Pehl said with a smile.
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Easter Pageant role leaves indelible impression on students who portray the life of Christ By Jennifer Sicking
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For many years women played the parts of all the male roles, including Christ.
Jeff Sutton ’07 emerges from the tomb as the Risen Lord during the 2007 Easter Pageant. Opposite: Josh Hobratsch lies on the cross of Christ during an Easter Pageant rehearsal listening to instructions from Jeff Sutton ’07 who portrayed Christ in 2007. UMHB LIFE | 21
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Coeds clown for the camera in 1907
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1920s
1980s
Ruby Morrow McElroy ’27 celebrated her 104th birthday at the Bluebonnet House Assisted Living in College Station January 18.
Dottie Land Jones ’88 received a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston December 14. She is a neonatal nurse practitioner at the infant special care unit at UTMB.
1950s Oleta Wise ’56 celebrated her 100 birthday on February 9 at the community center in Milano. Ruth Turner Lagrone ex ’53 presented a certificate proclaiming her a “Centennial Belle” of UMHB and a gift from the Alumni Association. th
1960s Katy Andres Whitis ’68 retired as the Salado High School counselor after 30 years in public schools. She had been with Salado Independent School District for nine years. She had worked in other local school districts including Granger, Bosqueville, Rogers and Academy.
1970s Wayne Carpenter ’71 has joined the financial services firm of Primerica, in the Temple office of John L. Ash & Associates. He is a licensed and registered representative in insurance and investments. Wayne recently retired from many years of service in the administration of Belton Independent School District.
1990s Amy Bawcom ’93 received the Community Volunteer of the Year award from the City Federation of Women’s Clubs in Temple to honor her volunteer efforts with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas. Amy currently serves as the director of institutional records and research (registrar) at UMHB.
Angela Angelilli-Mowery ’04 designed a poster to commemorate the birth of a lion cub at the Bagdad Zoo, which was named in honor of her husband, Herb Mowery, who is stationed in Iraq as the United States Army liaison to the Bagdad Zoo. Traci Hogan ’07 is the children’s minister for kindergarten through fifth grades at First Baptist Church in Snyder. Delbert Williams, former registrar and faculty in the College of Education, may be reached at 600 S. Graves, McKinney, TX 75069.
WEDDINGS
Shane Scott ’93 is the pastor of Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Axle. His wife, Lisa Martin Scott ’95, teaches second grade at Springtown Elementary School.
Kathy Ross MHS ’01 is the director of physician recruitment at Huguley Memorial Medical Center in Fort Worth. Her responsibilities include recruiting physicians to meet community needs, orienting new physicians to the hospital and facilitating relationships between new physicians and other medical staff. She will also market the practices of physicians employed by Huguley Medical Associates.
Rachel Elisa Nation ’03 to Alan David Simcik, December 22, in Temple. Rachel is employed by Temple schools, and Alan is employed by CenTex Nursery. Amanda Reed Warrick ’03 to John Tyson Hendrick, December 29, in Belton. Amanda is employed with Larry Peel, Inc., of Austin, and John is employed with Alamo Title Insurance & Fidelity National Title Company.
2000s Kimberly Wittkower Gray ’00 received her master’s degree in foreign language education with Spanish specialization from the University of Texas at Austin in December.
Trina Raenell Bratcher ’03 to Brian Douglas Hale, July 14, in Lavon. Trina is an administrative assistant to the church planning group at Southern Baptist of Texas Convention, and Brian does estimates for Hill and Wilkinson General Contractors.
Lenda Hill ’96 to Mike Green, November 3, in Dallas. Julie Anne Morehouse ’99 to B.J. Brewer II, June 30, in San Antonio. Julie Anne is a teacher at Crestview Elementary School in Judson Independent School District, and B.J. is a gym director at The Little Gym in Alamo Heights.
Erin Ashley Ferrell ’05 and Taiquan Nichols ’06, November 9.
Christina Michele Lewis ’00 to William Carl Johnson, September 29, in Killeen.
Make plans to come receive your golden diploma with your class at the Friday evening dinner! For more information, contact the alumni office at 254-295-4599 or alumni@umhb.edu. Class representatives organizing the reunion are: Ruth Flores Barnard, Peggy Bass Albin and Johnette Shaffer Fisher. We look forward to seeing you all and reminiscing about your days at MHB! You will be receiving reservation information in the mail! UMHB LIFE | 23
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Tennessee Area Alumni Mark your calendars! UMHB Alumni Association is coming to you! Saturday, June 28
Join us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for an area club meeting. We will attend a matinee showing of “The Miracle” and host an alumni lunch. For more information, contact the alumni office at alumni@umhb.edu or look for more details on the alumni web site at alumni.umhb.edu.
Rosa Linda Belén Alvarez ’06 to Israel LéRoy, December 29, in Temple. Rosa teaches third grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Temple, and Israel is a route salesman with Nestle Waters of North America.
Cindy M. Hardwick ’05 to Kyle W. Wilkerson, November 15, in Moffat. Cindy works in the Records and Research department at UMHB, and Kyle is a sales representative at Lengefeld Lumber in Temple. Jonathan Michael Jones ’05 to Tanya Lynn Jordan, November 10, in Trinity. Jonathan is in the doctor of musical arts degree program at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth.
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Matthew Allen Bierds MA ’06 to Jennifer Adele Bennett, November 17, in Temple. Matthew is a middle school teacher at Leander Independent School District, and Jennifer is a teller and new accounts representative at Prosperity Bank in Leander. Caleb Michael Damron ’06 to Jane Constance Hass, July 28, in Brownsville. Caleb teaches at Temple Independent School District, and Jane is a graduate student at Baylor University.
Chad Christopher Hines ’06 to Cynnamon DeShane Coufal, October 27, in Temple. Chad is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree at Stephen F. Austin State University, and Cynnamon is employed by Stephen F. Austin State University. Courtney R. Williams ’06 to Teresa K. Frei, November 10, in Salado. Courtney is employed by FedEx, and Teresa is an art director with Woodward Creative Group in Temple. Amanda Linnae Fritz ’07 to Rex Threatt, October 27, in Brenham. Amanda is employed at Brenham Junior High School, and Rex is employed at Brenham Christian Academy. Kyle Clinton Shipp’ 07 to Tiffany Anne Fairchild, December 22, in Temple. Kyle is a baseball coach at Southwestern University in Georgetown, and Tiffany is a staff nurse at Scott & White.
BIRTHS Kenneth ’94 and Alushka Driska ex announce the birth of their son, Kelton Louis, October 24. Kenneth is the principal at Rosebud-Lott High School, and Alushka teaches thirdgrade math at Scott Elementary School in Temple. They may be reached at 2503 Crystal Dr., Temple, TX 76502 or kdriska@ rosebudlottisd.org. Julie Anderson Kanning ’95 and her husband, T o d d , announce the birth of their son, Harrison James, October 10. Proud big sisters are Ainsley Elise and Lauren Anne. Sabra Boykin Golden ’96 and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their son, Trevor McKinley, October 8. He joins big sisters Moriah, Mallory and Mollee. The family may be reached at 51 Morrell Circle, Hattiesburg,MS 39402.
Angela Harding ’99 and her husband, Jeff, announce the birth of their son, Jack Thomas, August 1. He joins big sisters, four-year-old Laine and two-yearold Claire. Chad ’98 and Jennifer Chilton Martin ’00 announce the birth of their son, Hunter Hank, January 7. He joins big sister, Ali MacKenzie. Chad is in sales for a forklift company in Fort Worth, and Jennifer teaches elementary physical education in Grand Prairie. Kent ’99 and Mindy Manley Fuller ’98 announce the birth of their daughter, Madeline “Kate,” May 23. She joins big sister, Faith, and big brother, Creed. Kent is the athletic coordinator at Lake Belton Middle School and the junior varsity boys’ basketball coach at Belton High School. They may be reached at kent.fuller@bisd.net or mindy13@netzero.com.
Sara Baugh Whitaker ’99 and her husband, Mickey, announce the birth of their son, Landin Dwayne, October 3. Matt ’00 and Ashley Burkley Tyndall ’00 announce the birth of their daughter, Tate Addison, May 8. They may be reached at 1620 Stroud Lane, Mesquite, TX 75150.
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Laboratory puts DNA research to work for national security Who would have suspected that a young man from Peru, who came to the U.S. as an international student at Mary Hardin-Baylor, would one day be assisting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? It has been 30 years since Miguel Castro graduated from Mary Hardin-Baylor, and today he owns Bio-Synthesis, Inc. in Lewisville, just north of Dallas. This research and development lab synthesizes DNA and peptides for commercial use; their work is vital to the Department of Defense and to embassies around the world. Arriving at Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1974, Miguel had enough English to do well on the TOFL exam, but not enough to excel in college classes. He was given a choice of starting in his course work or taking an English intensive course. Miguel chose to start on his course work, including math and chemistry. “I didn’t know what was going on for the first six to eight weeks,” he said. “I remember I was using a dictionary and learning 50 to 100 words a night to keep up in my classes.” Yet in spite of the challenges, Miguel graduated in three years with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. From there he went on to graduate school at Baylor University, where he obtained his M.S. in Chemistry; later he obtained a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of North Texas, where he met his wife, Jessica, herself a transplant from Taiwan. They both became U.S. citizens by 1986. While in graduate school, his graduate advisers, Dr. William Lunsford and Malcolm Dole, were involved in
“We are able to show a person’s identity with a probability of 100 million to one.” —Miguel Castro ’77 cutting-edge research in DNA and polymer processes. “Dr. Malcolm Dole was a great mentor and great friend. He helped me develop a love for DNA research. I even traveled with him to Peru one year as his interpreter.” Just 10 short years after having arrived at Mary Hardin-Baylor, Miguel and Jessica decided to start their own chemical business in the garage of their home. The Castros founded OCS Laboratories, which today is Bio-Synthesis, Inc. It was the first producer of commercially available synthetic DNA in the U.S. Today with 45 employees, the company has the capacity to address many areas, such as assisting hospitals with DNA testing for donor-organ transplants or providing DNA child-identification cards for parents. But their primary focus remains on DNA identification for the Department of Homeland Security and major embassies. This identification is crucial for verifying the identities of people requesting immigration
visas to enter into the United States. “We are able to show a person’s identity with a probability of 100 million to one. Our work then becomes part of the national database, which currently has more than one million people registered.” “There is a lot of responsibility and a lot of documentation, so we have to be very good at our service,” he said. —Carol Woodward
Miguel Castro and his wife, Jessica, are the founders of Bio-Synthesis, Inc.
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Christmas market draws alumni to Europe Wiener schnitzel, shopping, breathtaking vistas and carriage rides were all part of the fun 18 alumni shared during a Travel Cru excursion to Europe in November and December 2007. Throughout the Scandinavian countries of Switzerland, Germany and Austria, the group enjoyed a variety of sightseeing opportunities. The Travel Cru agreed that one experience stood out above them all – the German Concert. During an excursion to the Black Forest, the entourage was taken from a small inn down a dark walking path in the forest to an 800-year-old church. There, to their delight, a small women’s choir sang Christmas songs in both traditional German and English. Upon their return to Texas, several of the travelers said this was the highlight of the trip. Travel Cru tours are open to all alumni and friends of UMHB. Contact your classmates and make arrangements to travel together to see the world! Future opportunities include a trip to Ireland in September 2008, and a tour of the Italian Lakes and Greek Islands in 2009. For more information contact the alumni office.
Clarissa Corona-Davis ’01 and her husband, G a r y , announce the birth of their daughter, Gabriella Lourdes, October 2, 2006. Clarissa is a science teacher, student council sponsor and serves on the National Junior Honor Society faculty committee at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple, and Gary works for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a track supervisor. They may be reached at 8 Ironwood Ct., Morgan’s Point, TX 76513 or coachcdavis@ yahoo.com. Chad ’01 and Christan Kirkley Hammonds ’99 announce the birth of their son, C a n a a n Daniel, January 8. He joins big brother, James Corban. They may be reached at UMHB Station Box 8400, 900 College St., Belton, TX 76513. Jennifer Strickland Poppy ’01 and her husband, G r e g , announce the adoption of their son, Bryan Gregory. He was born February 22, 2004. Jennifer and her family may be reached at 602 E. 26th Ave., Belton, TX 76513 or igpop@sbcglobal.net. Justin ’04 and April Fouts Gaidusek ’03 announce the birth of their daughter, Madalyn Grace, August 6.
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DEATHS Kathryn Growl Lyons ex ’25-’27, January 13, in Waco. She taught school in Hillsboro and Billington. After World War II Kathryn and her husband, Alton, operated Lyon Bros. Grocery until it was destroyed by the tornado in 1953. She served as a dorm mother at the San Marcos Baptist Academy in San Marcos. She was a charter member of Timber Crest Baptist Church in Bellmead and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Waco. Opal Auten Jones ex ’29, October 28, in Stephenville. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Stephenville, where she served as a member of the Board of Directors and taught Sunday School classes. Opal and her late husband were supporters of Tarleton State University where they started the Reecie and Opal Jones Scholarship Fund and were inducted into the John Tarleton Society. She was founder of the Current Readers Club of Stephenville; a member of the Maggie Poteet Circle, the Stephenville Study Club, the United Methodist Women’s Club, the U.A.W; and was a lifetime member of the Texas Federation of Women’s Club. She was president of the Parent Teacher Association serving several terms, a schoolteacher, an oil and watercolor artist, and a poet. Maurine Patterson Magnon ’37, February 18, in San Antonio. While in college she founded the Spanish club and was voted president of the Honorary Spanish Fraternity. Maurine taught for 40 years in the San Antonio Independent School District. She was director of the International Black and White Ball founded by her husband’s mother. She was a member of the State Association of Classroom Teachers, San Antonio Area Retired Teachers Association, Harp and Shamrock Society of San Antonio, State Association of Texas Pioneers, and San Antonio Gardenia and Musical Society. She has written and copyrighted various Spanish manuals, including Sure Start Conversation (3 parts) and co-sponsored a Spanish manual for elementary students, Vamos A Hablar.
Rosalee Morris Curtis ’38, November 21, in Nacogdoches. She taught for 40 years in Houston schools and at Fredonia Elementary School in Nacogdoches. In 1947, Rosalee, her mother and colleagues co-founded what is now the Second Baptist School in Houston, which recently celebrated its 60th year of educational excellence. In 1971 she published a biography, John Hemphill, First Supreme Court Justice of Texas, and a children’s book, Learning the Lord’s Prayer. Rosalee was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Genealogical Society, and she published an instructional book on how to gather and organize genealogical information. Ranghild “Peggy” Hanson Elton ’38, in October, in Clifton. She was a member Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton, where she was a member of the Lydia Circle and volunteered in the church library. Peggy volunteered at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home, Goodall-Witcher Hospital, and was active in other community affairs. Sara Ann Strickland Kocher ’38, November 14, in St. Petersburg, FL. From 1950 to 1991 she was active in ministries at Calvary Baptist Church, bible studies with international students and hosting speakers for Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship in State College, PA. Sara Ann also organized a coffee hour for wives and children of international graduate students at Penn State. She moved to St. Petersburg in 1991, where she was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a volunteer at All Children’s Hospital and a member of the Friends of the Museum of Fine Arts. Lilla Vern Barge ’41, July 29, in Temple. She was an x-ray technician at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple. Lillian “Doodle” Townsend Bridges’41, October 24, in Salado. She was a member of First Baptist Church Salado for 42 years. She served as pianist for Salado High School, the Bell Baptist Association and Encampment, and a radio program. Doodle served in different capacities for Bell Baptist Association including two terms as Woman’s Missionary President. She was a classroom and office aide with Salado Independent School District. Dorothy Young Keese ex ’41, January 23, in Bryan.
Edith Peters Stone ’41, October 30, in Gatesville. She worked for the Extension Agency and as a Food Administrator before teaching in Gatesville. Edith was active in the Coryell County Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma, United Methodist Women, Western Circle and Morris Federation. Carole Chambers Bartmess ’42, November 20, in Beaumont. She taught at Ogden Elementary School in Beaumont for 29 years, where she received the Teacher of the Year Award. Carole was past president of the Beaumont Chapter of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, a past member of the Women’s Club, Beta Sigma Phi and many other civic organizations in Beaumont. Wayne Bayless, Jr., October 30, in Salado. He was the husband of Julie Anding Bayless ’45. Daniel W. Gower, January, in San Angelo. He was the husband of Gail Thompson Gower ’45 who may be reached at 3001 Cumberland Dr., San Angelo, TX 76904. Irene San Miguel Paredes ’45, October 22, in Midlothian. She taught kindergarten for 25 years at the First Mexican Baptist Church (Primera Iglesia Bautista) of Austin and was active in the Hispanic Women’s Missionary Union (la Union Femenil Misionera de Texas) where she served as president and vice president. Irene served on the UMHB alumni board of directors in the 1960s and as a Trustee from 1975-1982. In 1975, she was awarded the Outstanding Alumna Award for her involvement with Hispanic Baptists in Texas, recruiting students and serving in fundraising campaigns for the university. Irene was the sister of Mary San Miguel Collier ’52. Maxine Ribble Presnall ’45, January 23, in Dallas. She was the permanent president of her class, known as the Centennial Class. On the occasion of their 50th reunion and the university’s Sesquicentennial, the class provided funds for the university entry sign at 10th and Main Streets. Maxine served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. She taught in the Dallas Independent School District for 22 years. Her nephew, Nickey McCasland, may be reached at 2323 Rim Oak, San Antonio, TX 78232.
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Passing along hope Lamar Collins ’00 is taking lessons he learned at UMHB and is passing them on to others. “Coach Cliffa Foster and Dr. Karen Hickman both believed in me when I was having trouble fitting in and believing in me,” said the 2000 graduate with a degree in biology. “They made me feel like I could make a positive contribution to the world, and I’m trying to spread that message to all that I see.” So far, that has included about 200 youth whom Collins has helped through the Keepin’ It Real organization founded by Collins and his wife, Rose, of Temple. “We realized the school system and the parents were overwhelmed, and we just wanted to do what we could to help,” he said. “I believe parents and teachers are seeking to raise responsible youth, but because of the onslaught of negativity in the media, the task of raising responsible children has become increasingly difficult.” The organization seeks to help the young people develop healthy relationships and life skills, and to enhance their spiritual development. Collins said youth often have difficulty having fun without involving risky behavior, so the Collins set up fun events that promote teamwork, togetherness and unity. They also try to introduce the youth to different careers so they can realize what possibilities are available. “It’s a shame that some youth think that athletics and entertainment are the only viable options for success,” said Collins, who also serves as the clinic director for the Scott and White Clinic in Bellmead, Texas. “There is a great need for hope builders who can challenge youth to set and reach goals through appropriate decision making,” he said. —Jennifer Sicking
Coach Lamar Collins (top left) works with children through his Keepin’ It Real organization.
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alumni life UMHB Alumni Travel Cru Presents
Limeric, Galway, Killarney, Blarney Castle, Kilkenny and Dublin
Join other alumni and friends of UMHB as we discover Ireland together! • • • • •
Experience medieval Ireland and the ambiance of a real castle during a fun-filled banquet featuring music, food and traditional entertainment. Behold the spectacular beauty of the Cliffs of Moher. Meet an Irish family during a visit to a working Irish farm. Have coffee and scones while they explain their everyday life. Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes. Overnight in a castle and delight in the pleasures of royalty.
Departure Date: September 26, 2008 Rates: Double: $2,999 per person Single: $3,499 Deposit of $450 per person due April 26, 2008 Final payment due July 26, 2008 For more information, visit the alumni website at alumni.umhb.edu and click on travel opportunities. You may also contact the alumni office at 254-295-4599 or alumni@umhb.edu.
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Norma Raye Ives Cole ’46, November 25, in Fort Worth. She taught middle school when her four children went to college. Norma Raye worked in the computer division at General Dynamics and integrated the computer programs for the F-16 air fighter jet engine. She served in her church as a Sunday School teacher, an ESL teacher and as a UMHB trustee from 1962-1967. Betty Miller Schilling ’46, October 4, in Phoenix, AZ. She was a member of the Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix and the American Association of University Women. Betty was a freelance writer and illustrator and published several children’s books. Marguerite Roberts Tornga ’48, November 6, in Seattle, WA. She worked as a teacher, school secretary, executive secretary and executive housekeeper at Kings Garden (CRISTA) in Seattle. Leighruie Pitts Robison ’49, October 25, in Kerrville. She taught for 27 years at R. B. Fisher Elementary School in Corpus Christi and retired to the Texas Hill Country where she and her husband, Van, began the ministry at Turtle Creek Community Church in Kerrville. H. J. Daude, Jr., October 25, in Temple. He was the husband of Flora Muller Daude ’50. Juanita Trimmier Sims ’53, December 6, in Nolanville. She taught for 25 years in the Killeen Independent School District. Juanita served on the city council and was the organist at First Baptist Church in Nolanville. Althea Akridge Newman ’55, December 25, in Pleasanton. She taught in Poteet, Charlotte and spent the last 20 years as an English teacher in Pleasanton High School. Althea was a member of the Pleasanton First Baptist Church for 42 years. Ama Greene Bell ’59, December 17, in Gatesville. She taught in Gatesville Elementary School for 30 years. Ama was an active member of First Baptist Church, Gatesville; a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, The Morris Federation and Coryell Retired Teachers Association. She had been active in the Order of Eastern Star, serving a term as Worthy Matron. During World War II, she worked for the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. Fannie Cargill Hamilton ’59, November 21, in Rosebud. She taught for many years at Lott Elementary School, and was a member of Little Deer Creek Baptist Church.
Bobby Lewis Slack ’59, October 9, in Houston. She worked at University of Texas Medical Branch dental college in Houston and taught for13 years at Brazoswood High School in Clute, Texas. Stella I. Jackson, February 11, in Harker Heights. She was the mother of Marilyn Jackson Wright ’61, who may be reached at 1703 Daude Ave., Killeen, TX 76549, and Pat Lockridge Shannon ’53, who may be reached at 2360 E. Stagecoach Rd., Killeen, TX 76542. Mary Lee Coffey Black ’76, December 22, in Salado. She was a teacher at Central Texas College in Killeen. Caralee Everett ’83, December 25, in Belton. She worked in retail, as a floral designer and a substitute teacher in the Plano Independent School District. Katheleen Bennett Warren ’00, November 4, in Angleton. In Barstow, California, she was elected to the Barstow Fire Protection District and served until she returned to Texas. Marie Cooper Wilkerson, Honorary Alumni ’02, October 26, in Temple. She owned and operated Dynasty Beauty Concepts and was CEO for 13 years of Wilkerson Health Care Management. Marie was instrumental in establishing the Larry Wilkerson State Farm Insurance Agency in Temple. Marie, her husband, Larry Wilkerson ’76, sons, Larry Wilkerson, Jr. ’97 and Byron Wilkerson ’01, and daughter, Amanda Wilkerson Moore ’01, received the Parker Award in 2002. Austin Blake Blackburn ex, December 26, in Keller. He won a gold medal in swimming at the Junior Olympics and was a swim instructor for special needs children. Agnes Locklar Boyd ex, November 11, in Dallas. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Corsicana since 1924 and Kinsloe House Woman’s Club of Navarro County. Mary Anne Cure ex, December 26, in Burnet. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church in Burnet, a member of Eastern Star Chapter 425 and Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority. Mary Anne supported many charitable organizations in the area including Texas A&M University. Sally Amelia Davenport ex, January 6, in Wortham. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a teaching society, and Texas Retired Teachers Association. While living at Stilwell Teachers Retirement
Residence, Sally served in the library. She was active at First Baptist Church and the Garden Club in Rosebud. Belle Hunsaker Everheart ex, December 16, in Amarillo. She was a homemaker and active at First United Methodist Church in Rotan. Viola Frances Floyd ex, September 26, in Temple. She taught for 39 years in Hull-Daisetta, Port Authur, Temple and in Portland, OR. She was an assistant principal for Temple and Round Rock school districts. Viola was named Temple Rotary Educator of the Year in 1992, and had been named Students’ Choice Teacher of the Year for four years. She was active in numerous educational organizations, as well as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Heroines of Jericho, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Temple-Bell County Retired Teachers Association. Cornelia “Connie” Douglass Gary ex, January 28, in Houston. She taught English, speech and journalism for 31 years in the Big Spring Independent School District retiring in 1984. Connie volunteered at the Malone Hogan Hospital in Big Spring. Frieda Reese Gaskin ex, January 6, in Houston. She worked at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and at Central Power & Light in San Benito and Corpus Christi. Frieda was a member of Fair Haven Methodist Church, Groveton Ex-Students’ Association and was instrumental in establishing the Reese Family Scholarship Funds.
Jessie Mae Hobbs ex, January 3, in Temple. She worked in the County Clerk’s office in Belton, the Tank Destroyer Board at Fort Hood and Hewett Funeral Home in Temple. Claire Kennedy ex, October 11, in Athens. She was a special education teacher, school counselor and speech therapist until her retirement in 2000. Michael Nidositko ex, January 29, in Temple. He was a butcher at Bohack’s Grocery and Meat Market in Westbury, Long Island. Michael joined the Army National Guard in 1931 and after 32 years retired in 1961 with a rank of Major. He had been a deputy sheriff and court bailiff for Bell County and worked as campus security for UMHB. He was a member of Troy Church of Christ, a 32° Mason and a Shriner. Alice Ray Pounds ex, November 9, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She taught first, second and fourth grades for 35 years for Levelland Independent School District. Elizabeth Sue Cochell Richey ex, November 9 in Fort Worth. She was a member of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Frances Young ex, September 1, in Georgetown. She was past president of Reagan Elementary School PTO in Temple and a member of the Betty Martin chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Frances was a member of Memorial Baptist and also attended Temple Bible Church in Temple for many years. She was the mother of Judy Young ’69.
Alumni Travel Cru presents a 7-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
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T. Edward Mercer, November 25, in New Braunfels. He worked at UMHB from 1964-1980 as an associate professor in sociology, served as the chair of the Department of Sociology, was the director in Center for Continuing Education and served as vice president for institutional advancement. Ed was a fundraiser for Northwood Institute in Houston, University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg and University of Texas at San Antonio. He served with his wife as house parents at the Round Rock Children’s Home, and served as pastor at the Buckner’s Boys Ranch near Burnet. He was a member of small churches in Kentucky and central Texas. His son, Bruce Mercer ’81 his wife, Valerie Perry Mercer ’83, and granddaughter, Erika Mercer, current student, may be reached at 4105 Michaels Dr., Temple, TX 76502.
to the Sanderford Administrative Complex which is named for Mrs. Potter’s parents, T. E. and Nellie Ruth Sanderford. Additionally, the Potter Gazebo in Millennium Oaks Park was dedicated in their honor in 1997.
Roberto “Bob” Bailon, January 14, in Belton. He served on the UMHB Board of Trustees from 1995-2000.
Hudson H. & Rowena Adams Mary Ann Adams Thurlow
Clark Potter, December 15, in Temple. He served on the UMHB Board of Trustees for more than 30 years, twice as chairman of the board. He was bestowed an honorary doctorate degree from UMHB in 2003. The Potters have been faithful supporters of UMHB. Most recently, they assisted with the ribbon cutting in January 2007 for the new addition
Alice Church Tony Docherty Dot Ophelia Isbell Nations Marion Walker Barren Norma Raye Ives Cole Kay Anderson Betty Sue Craven Beebe Jeanette Kelley Mitchell Dorothy Lane Niesen
Billy T. Smith, October 26, in Big Spring. He served as UMHB Board of Trustees from 1977-1986 and 1987-1996.
Bob Bailon Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Drs. Leroy & Jean Kemp Walt & Pam Manly
Ralph Wilson, Jr., December 19, in Temple. He was bestowed an honorary doctor of humanities degree in 1995.
William Jack & Juanita Bawcom George and Marie Keene Amy M. Bawcom
As this issue was going to press, we were saddened to learn of the death of Virginia (Ginny) Herndon Keith ’33, February 27, in Fort Worth. A full memorial to Ginny will be printed in the next issue.
Wayne Bayless Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe
Harrell Curlee Marjorie Hyden Shafter Tomlin Betty Sue Craven Beebe
Laura York Bible Dorothy Minten
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Dannelley Grace Dannelley McDonald
MEMORIALS
Curtis Breaux Jeannette Mayfield Kelley
H. J. Daude Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges Mary H. Winn Dr. Charles I. & Mary Eva Raney Wright
Roy L. Adams Beverly Norwine Adams Melvin & Delois “Speedie” Speed Akers Dr. Ray Haywood Stan & JoAnn Marek Pemberton Jean Elizabeth Aston Durinda Slough James M. Hinton
Members of the Alumni Association joined current and former faculty from the Department of Music for a reception on February 15 in San Antonio. Music faculty, current and former students and area alumni came together at the Rivercenter Marriott for a time of reunion and fellowship in
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Norm August Deanna Box Barbara Martindale Craig Phelps Carilane Newman Vieregg
Lillian “Doodle” Townsend Bridges Geneva Bridges Baker Betty Sue Craven Beebe Gayla Vardeman Corley Patsy Rainey Hollar Julia Amason Walker Ann Bryan Mr. & Mrs. George Dulany Myrtle Burnham Dr. Bertha Ann Reuter Joan Marlowe Myrah
Russell A. Coward, Jr. John Dumas UMHB Faculty Assembly
Henry Daugherty Kent Owens & Darius Moore Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Doris Sanders Eastman Rev. Robert & Sandra Sanders Mattson
conjunction with the annual Texas Music Educators Association conference. It was a wonderful opportunity for alumni to interact with faculty and share what is happening with them professionally. Thank you to all who came and to the UMHB Department of Music for including alumni in this event!
Dr. Swede Erlund Dr. Carlos Moore Julia Amason Walker J. Ralph Ewing Frances Roach Ewing Elleen Ford Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Mr. & Mrs. George Dulany Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Lexie Renfro Glenn Linda Renfro Traylor
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Minten Dorothy Minten Esther Minten Janie Minten Floyce Orr Moon James & Lucy Lin Hom Drs. Leroy & Jean Wyatt Kemp Patty Conn Mulligan Edwin & Meriworth McMillan Mabry Dorothy Minten
Dan W. Gower Eva Slover Sanderlin
Darryl Olson Kent Owens & Darius Moore Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Martha Chambers Herod Anne Wiese Halbert Dorothy Minten
Irene San Miguel Paredes Betty Sue Craven Beebe Marietta Parker
J. W. “Mutt” Hill Georgia Allison Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Ailese Parten Phil & Barbara Davidson
Gene Hoelscher Pam Hoelscher Finley Don Holland Dick Roker Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Stella Jackson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Pat Lockridge Shannon Jim & Mary Wilson Johnie Wilson Jordan Ruth Tucker Hess George Keene George Bartels Margaret Henderson Long Edwin & Meriworth McMillan Mabry James Richard & Mattie Lucky Delia Lucky Stephens Roland Masters Carolyn Allison Owens Deborah McWhorter Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges Russell Bridges T. Edward Mercer Kay Anderson Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Don & Judy Owens Marietta Parker Shirley Cowan Sommer Robert & Grace Richardson Whitis Dr. & Mrs. Delbert Williams Peggy Miller Anne Wiese Halbert
Softball Reunion Softball Alumni and their families gathered with the current softball team and their families for lunch on Saturday, February 9. Following lunch, the Alumni team squared off in a game against the Lady Crusaders. Congratulations to the Cru in their victory over the alumni team! Everyone had a great time as they visited with their former teammates and families!
Maude Carter Perdue Lilah Perdue Smedley Doyce R. Phillips John H. Shannon, Sr. Pat Lockridge Shannon Helen D. Planas Carolyn Allison Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens UMHB Faculty Assembly Clark Potter Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Joe & Janelle Baisden Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Gail Sheridan Boyd Charlene Potter Burk & Family Linda Draper Henry & Cheryl Garza Anne Wiese Halbert Mr. & Mrs. Ben Harrison Sarah Potter Howell & Family Mr. & Mrs. Clyde S. Jones John & Jeannette Mayfield Kelley Drs. Leroy & Jean Kemp Max & Mary Lou Marks Mr. & Mrs. Keifer Marshall, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Marietta Parker Jane Potter Debbie Rosenberger Glenn & Nelda East Sanders Pat Lockridge Shannon Jennifer Swanson Tony Trippodo Dennis & Ann Turk UMHB Faculty Assembly Dr. Larry & Carol Woodward Maxine Ribble Presnall Marion Walker Barren Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Bobbie Noble Derry
Robert & Marjorie Godfrey Eva Slover Sanderlin Meta Peveto Ukena Lucy Mae Ratliff Yannis Herbert Retta Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Drs. Leroy & Jean Wyatt Kemp Leighruie Pitts Robison Claude & Delma Garner Jacks Arch K. & Nita Middleton Jacobson Harris Safley Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges Doris Stoneham Shannon Ruth Tucker Hess Dorothy Minten Mary Anise Sikes Andy & Ann Andreason Shirley Cowan Sommer Bobby Lewis Slack Richard Corbin Aslakson Elizabeth D. Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Cast Jim & Janet Christen Barbara H. Clark Scott & Libbie Coleman Gayla Vardeman Corley Pat Johnson Cummings Beverly Brown Deines
Kim & Janice Freeman Martha Havens Godwin Ralph & Becky Hendricks Roy & Alison Hill Hobby Club Dr. & Mrs. Gerald H. Holt Ruby Hubbard Allen & Sandra Lea Sandra Lewis Michna Family Marilyn Reitz Nowlin Reneta E. Nunn Mrs. Ralph Patterson Jim & Jolene Renfro Charlie & Norma Robuck Sue Chumbley Schiffer Linda Renfro Traylor Martha A. Vining Janie Weatherly Sonia Campau Williams Carla J. Aslakson Yamal Barbara Smitha Marietta Parker Sammie Sullivan Talley Louis C. Talley Dr. William G. Tanner, Sr. Mrs. Kenneth A. Smith Delbert & Barbara Williams
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ALUMNI L I F E Rachel Tomlin Kent & Karisma Owens Kerry & Kathy Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Marguerite Roberts Tornga Gene & Jeanne Bruce Drake Andy Whetsell Rev. & Mrs. Elmer Glazener J.T. & Winnie White Marita White Root
Spring Meeting May 14, 2008 12:00 p.m. LORD CONFERENCE CENTER Join us for this special meeting of the Heritage Club. We will be re-creating the traditional MHB family style dinner and atmosphere, as well as viewing special items from the past on display from the museum.
Marie Wilkerson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Ted & Kathy Floca Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Shirley Cowan Sommer Dr. Ralph Wilson, Jr. Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Randy O’Rear Carolyn Allison Owens Kerry Paul Owens Marietta Parker
HONORARIA Beverly Norwine Adams Cindy Moya Wilkerson
Alumni Association Board of Directors 2008 Betty O’Hair Anderson ’64, President Sandra Sanders Mattson ’92, First Vice President Marty Whitfield Portmann, ’78, Second Vice President Amy Best Haberern ’94, Secretary Rebecca O’Banion ’93, Director of Alumni Relations Melissa Ford ’07, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Awards Committee Tamara Itz O’Barr ’95 Gwen Munday Smith ’94 Lester Sombito ’96 Trish Stewart Woods ’03 Becky Pettit Adams ’73 Greg Fore ’87 Kristel Boyd ’05
Homecoming Committee Diane Gryseels ’66 Grace Richardson Whitis ’68 Shirley Cowan Sommer ’60 Peggy Williams ’70 Norman Northen ’75 Amanda Dickinson ’04
University Support Committee Delia Lucky Stephens ’61 Shaylon Rettig ’95 Mike Gatewood ’96 Amy Edgemon ’96 Jeff Olchesky ’06 Mary Alice Marshall ’29
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Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges Becky, Michael & Kelsie Olson Don & Linda Bridges Sandefur Steve, Amber, Lexi, Austin & Ty Sandefur Sonia, Aaron, Courtney, Dylan & Matthew Tilley Class of 1949 Dr. Charles I. & Mary Eva Raney Wright Class of 1951 Shirley Huckabee Kirk Class of 1964 Glenda Gray Carroll & Martha Smirl Cooper Joan Marlowe Myrah Pat Lockridge Shannon Gayla Vardeman Corley Sondra Attaway Cook Joe B. Durrett David M. Smith Kimberly Adams Glover Roger & Valerie Adams Hampton & Matthew Bobby & Paula Adams Heisterberg Beverly Norwine Adams
Joe & Angela Bailey Marjorie Elam Bailey Roger & Donna Bailey Bud & Mary Jane Bailey Morgan Cash & Lou Beth Birdwell
D.J. Reinhard Hogwood Pam Hogwood Wilson
Shirley Bounds Baring Betty Reinhard Hamilton
Barbara & John Lewis Marion Walker Barren
Marion Walker Barren Jean Goode Black Mary Roberts Bull Betty Littlejohn Burkhalter Virginia Hardwick Davis Jeanne Bruce Drake Anita Newell Green Janell Huey Hobbs D.J. Reinhard Hogwood Beaty Curry Lewis Jean Madeley McDonald Lee Holcomb Means Mary Hamilton Purcell Kathryn Sims Pauline Wilson Tate Anna Haynes Taylor Durelle Tripp Townley Melba Roberts Willis
Marietta Parker Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Rev. Robert & Sandra Sanders Mattson
Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Bridges Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Anne Wiese Halbert Jerry & Donnie Brentham Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom
Dr. A. A. Hyden Betty Sue Craven Beebe
Hershall & Marilyn Seals Emily Tipton Simeroth Paul & Lucia McClure Tipton Pat Lockridge Shannon Donald & Patsy Shannon Deere Delores Chupik Williams Dr. Bob Shull Dr. Roy Smythe Ted & Kathy Floca Doris Watters Wood Jane Wood
Alumni Life reports news received October 15, 2007 through February 15, 2008. If you have news to share, send it to: Alumni Relations, UMHB box 8427, 900 College Street, Belton, Texas 76513 or send via email to alumni@umhb.edu
A philosopher has assured us that life can only be understood backward and yet must be lived forward. It has been in looking back that I have come to understand what my own college years brought me. At the time that I was a student, it seemed to be just hard slogging – to get papers in on time, to make sense of trigonometry, to remember those Roman emperors or British kings. I was convinced I was earning everything I got out of it. I didn’t know that the big, important parts of the total experience were gifts to me from MHB: the Christian background that pointed a way to live one’s life; the interest and effort that my teachers were putting into making me a thinking, imaginative individual; and all that associating with varied student groups did to broaden my view of life. Now I feel a need to give to the Loyalty Fund so that others may have the opportunities that I had and receive similar gifts from their own UMHB experience. To many, the words “Alma Mater” may just mean “the school we attended.” But to me they retain their original meaning of “bounteous, fostering mother.” I feel the need to give what I can to UMHB’s support and encouragement as she fulfills her mission to educate and inspire. Martha James ’39 Retired university librarian
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