The SouthernNews - Winter 2011

volume 56 issue 2

winter 2011

NEWS FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE

The Most Beautiful Campus in the Nation

a letter FROM THE PRESIDENT Southernnews is published four times a year and mailed at no charge by Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801-5698.

Readers are encouraged to submit text for publication to the Alumni Office at alumni@flsouthern.edu. The College reserves the right to edit all copy. Items for Southernnews should include names and class years (if applicable) of all pictured.

PUBLISHER Dr. Anne B. Kerr President MANAGING EDITOR Dr. Robert H. Tate Vice President of External Relations WRITER/EDITOR Cary McMullen Publications Editor DESIGN/PHOTOGRAPHY Wayne Koehler '83 Office of Marketing and Communications CONTRIBUTORS Whitney Cheshire Director of Public Relations Bill Turnage Director of Sports Information Joe Photo, Tampa

Rankings Mark Our Progress To National Prominence We who love Florida Southern College have long known what a treasure we have in the priceless architecture of the Frank Lloyd Wright collection of designs on campus. The buildings, the beautiful Water Dome, and the esplanades were dubbed by Mr. Wright as a “Child of the Sun,” and we have done our best to preserve them for future generations of admirers as an internationally recognized showcase of his genius.

Of course, our students, faculty and staff get to enjoy these striking designs every day, and we believe they are a major reason why FSC is such a dynamic place to study and work. So we were delighted when in recent months some important publications said the same thing and called national attention to our campus.

The prestigious Princeton Review’s 2012 edition of its guidebook, The Best 376 Colleges, named Florida Southern the No. 1 Most Beautiful Campus in America, citing not only Mr. Wright’s work but also our original historic buildings and our most recent additions from the distinguished architect Robert A.M. Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Architecture. Mr. Stern has now designed three buildings for Florida Southern – the Nicholas and Wesley Barnett residence halls and most recently the Christoverson Humanities Building – all of which superbly complement the Wright designs. I hope you will read the story in this edition of the Southernnews about the Christoverson building and the extraordinary woman for whom it is named, Dr. Marcene Christoverson.

Another accolade came our way with FSC’s inclusion in the list of the nation’s “Ten College Campuses with the Best Architecture” in the September edition of Architectural Digest, perhaps the most prestigious journal of architectural design. These recognitions have cast a welcome spotlight on your College and gained it international attention.

Naturally, students come to FSC to learn, and we have also been honored this year for the quality of our academics. The 2012 U.S. News & World Report College Guide ranked Florida Southern the No. 2 Regional College in the South, and we were the highest-ranking school in Florida in that category. A major part of our academic achievement is due to our emphasis on engaged learning. In these pages, you will see examples of how faculty and students are working in collaborations that produce more competent and competitive graduates.

Our students have fun, too, and The Princeton Review ranked FSC No. 10 in the country in the “Everybody Plays Intramural Sports” category, recognizing the College’s high rate of student involvement on campus.

These rankings only underscore the hard work of our exceptional faculty and student body, but we do not intend to rest on our laurels. We pledge our continued efforts to make Florida Southern as exceptional in our academic achievements as we are in the beauty of our campus.

We hope you will continue to support us as we remain a college On the Move.

Sincerely,

Anne B. Kerr, Ph.D. President

Winter 2011 CoverStory

Christoverson Humanities Building a Splendid Addition to FSC Campus

Dr. Anne Kerr and Dr. Marcene Christoverson at the celebration dinner at the Lakeland Yacht & Country Club prior to the formal dedication of the Christoverson Building.

n Nursing is the Same in Any Language 10

Sports

n FSC Recognized for Beauty, Academics 2

n Class of '61 Gives Generously

n Swim Team Hoping to Build on 2011

Presidents

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n FSC and Up With People Form

Educational Partnership

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n Campus ODK Circle Named Superior;

at Its 50th Reunion

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Features

n Robert MacDonald Tribute

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n Plans Underway for Remodeled Campus

Ministries Center

On FSC Campus

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n Chaplain Tim Wright '94: "I Still Feel

n Annie Pfeiffer Chapel Made of Legos!

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Called To Do This"

Florida Southern

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Alumni, Fundraising

Distinguished Faculty

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n Saluting 60 Years of ROTC

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n ROTC Remembered

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Rep. Ben Albritton '90

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Door" in '12

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n Five Questions for FSC Women's

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n Seven Added to FSC Sports

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n All-Sunshine State Conference Honors 21

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n It's All About People for

n FSC Says Farewell to Eight

SSC Preseason Polls

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n Dr. Robert H. Tate Works Closely With

n Engaged Learning Produces

Student-Faculty Collaborations

Welcomes New Officers

n Both Basketball Teams Picked Third in n Men's Lacrosse Looks to "Kick in the

n National Alumni Board Reorganizes,

n Pi Kappa Alpha Welcomed Back to

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Championship

n Christoverson Humanities Building a

Splendid Addition to FSC Campus

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Success n Ski Team Takes Third at NCWSA

Cover Story

One of Six Nationwide n Buildings Continue to Go Up

The Christoverson Humanities Building (photo by Stephen Allen Photography)

Dr. Marcene Christoverson and architect Robert A.M. Stern at the Christoverson Humanities Building dedication luncheon.

Notes n FSC Names New Provost and Three Vice

On the Cover

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Lacrosse Coach Kara Reber Hall of Fame in '11

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Class Notes n Kudos

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n Class Notes

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n Weddings & Families

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n In Memoriam

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Coming in the Spring 2012 Southernnews: • FSC's Career Center Helps Students and Alums • Meet New Provost Kyle Fedler

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Southernnotes

News from the FSC campus

FSC Recognized for Beauty, Academics Florida Southern College's stunning campus drew national attention in August after it was recognized by two renowned publications. The College was ranked as the nation’s “Most Beautiful Campus” in The Princeton Review's 2012 edition of its annual college guidebook, The Best 376 Colleges.

The Princeton Review's "Most Beautiful Campus" list, one of its strongest indicators of quality of life on college campuses, cites FSC's campus as an inspiring place to live and study. In addition to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright structures, the campus also boasts historic architecture from 1922, when the College moved to Lakeland, as well as contemporary designs by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Architecture.

Annie Pfeiffer and Danforth Chapels

In its profile on Florida Southern College, The Princeton Review praised the College’s strong sense of community, committed and caring professors, and strong academics.

One student is quoted as saying students can expect a “personalized education” at Florida Southern College, a small school that is “the perfect size for any student that doesn’t want to go unnoticed!”

The College got a brief mention on NBC’s Today morning show on August 2 in a story about The Princeton Review’s 2012 rankings.

The College also was selected as one of the nation’s “Ten College Campuses with the Best Architecture” by the preeminent journal, Architectural Digest. The campus was chosen for inclusion in the list for its blend of Frank Lloyd Wright structures and captivating contemporary designs.

The Architectural Digest feature on Florida Southern College can be found online at http://www.architecturaldigest. com/architects/features/2011/09/college-campusarchitecture#slide=5.

View of the Florida Southern College campus from Lake Hollingsworth, featuring the Robert A.M. Stern-designed Wesley and Nicholas Barnett Residence Halls.

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In addition to receiving national recognition this fall for the beauty of its campus, Florida Southern College earned the exceptional placement of the No. 2 Regional College in the South by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report College Guide.

A Regional College is defined by the College Guide as one that focuses mostly on undergraduate education in the liberal arts, business, and education. FSC was ranked No. 2 out of 62 Regional Colleges in 12 Southern states, and it was the best in Florida in that category.

FSC Names New Provost and Three Vice Presidents

Dr. Kyle Fedler Provost

Dr. Matt Thompson VP for Advancement

John Grundig VP of Enrollment Management

David Weagle VP for Marketing & Communication

Dr. Kyle Fedler has joined Florida Southern College as provost. Dr. Fedler possesses an exemplary record of teaching, scholarship, and administrative leadership.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has demonstrated a commitment to dynamic and innovative teaching, engaged learning, collaborative and strategic goal-setting, and student outcomes assessment.

Dr. Matt Thompson came to the position of vice president for advancement on June 1 with extraordinary expertise in the areas of institutional advancement and student development. As FSC’s former vice president and dean of student development, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the College through his dedication to improving student retention and the overall academic experience at Florida Southern.

John P. Grundig has been appointed vice president of enrollment management at Florida Southern College. Mr. Grundig is a respected leader in the higher education enrollment management and financial aid profession. He is recognized nationally for his exceptional management and leadership skills and exemplary ethical standards, as well as his expertise in developing successful strategies to enhance student enrollment and retention.

Florida Southern College welcomes Mr. David A. Weagle as vice president for marketing and communications. Mr. Weagle comes to FSC with a highly-respected career in national-level enrollment marketing.

He comes to Florida Southern from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala., where he served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. Dr. Fedler earned his undergraduate degree from Colorado College, a master of divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a master of sacred theology degree from Yale Divinity School.

He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Thompson produced unparalleled results that enriched the lives of countless students and cultivated close relationships with FSC alumni and friends. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Georgia.

Mr. Grundig comes to Florida Southern from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he served as vice president for admissions and financial aid.

He earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of North Florida and an MBA from Jacksonville University.

Mr. Weagle began his career at The State University of New York at Potsdam before joining the successful marketing team at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he most recently served as regional director of enrollment management and marketing.

Mr. Weagle holds a bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam and a master’s in management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is now in the final stages of completing an MBA at Embry-Riddle.

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Southernnotes

News from the FSC campus

FSC And Up With People Form Educational Partnership Under a new and exciting partnership, Florida Southern College will play an integral role in the education of some of the world's most exceptional students. FSC has become the exclusive provider of all collegelevel coursework for students who take part in the internationally recognized Up with People (UWP) global education program.

they produce and perform an international musical show, deliver more than 200 hours of community service, and take part in more than 135 hours of regional learning workshops and group educational seminars. Participants live with host families in the communities they visit, gaining insight into day-today life in that city and exchanging cultural perspectives.

Established in 1968, Up with People is a premier non-profit organization which provides young adults with an international, cultural immersion experience that builds bridges of understanding among cultures and promotes world peace through both service and music. The program provides students with a unique opportunity to combine travel, service learning, leadership development, and performing arts as they strive to make a difference in the world, one community at a time.

Until now, participants in UWP's global education program had very limited options to earn college credit for their six-month experience.

College students seeking a semester abroad with UWP often risked delaying their graduation in order to partake in what many consider to be the learning-travel experience of a lifetime. Through this new academic collaboration, formally established in August, university students who participate in UWP will earn college credit from Florida Southern College upon successful completion of coursework delivered during the semester.

Up with People brings together adventurous and service-minded young adults, ages 18 to 29, who represent more than 20 countries. Over the course of a six-month semester, this group of 90 participants travels to about 20 cities and often to more than six countries. As they travel,

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The course delivery will begin with the UWP July 2012 program and will provide 12 hours of academic credit for those students. The course offerings are still being developed and will likely include offerings among political science, sociology,

Dr. Anne Kerr, president of FSC, and Alain L. Thiry, president and CEO of Up with People, sign an agreement to form an educational partnership.

history, communication, fine arts, and the environment. FSC will be the only academic provider to UWP and will assign designated faculty members to teach the courses. FSC faculty will work with the students at UWP headquarters in Denver, Colorado, as well as at other locations on the tour.

“FSC has won national recognition for engaged learning and commitment to producing globally aware students,” said Dr. Anne Kerr, president of Florida Southern College. “The connection with Up with People as the educational partner allows FSC to combine our experience in engaged learning with UWP's unparalleled international program. We believe both organizations will be richer for the collaboration. This is another important recognition of the strong academic reputation of our institution. UWP will now recruit and travel the world carrying the banner of Florida Southern with them.”

For those UWP students who wish to continue their studies with Florida Southern College, they will be guaranteed a minimum $2,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the program.

“We are very excited to collaborate with Florida Southern College to develop this new academic program,” said Alain L. Thiry, president and CEO of Up with People. “Their institutional commitment to providing students with a world-class education through emphasis on engaged learning, volunteerism, and global experiences as complements to a strong academic curriculum makes them a natural partner for UWP. We share their commitment on all levels and look forward to working with their expert faculty to add even greater value for students who participate in our unique global education program.”

For additional information, please visit www.upwithpeople.org

Past and present officers of FSC's Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa came together at this past Homecoming to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the FSC chapter. ODK leaders included (L-R): Larry Burke, current faculty secretary; Christina Martin '09, former circle president and current ODK national student vice president; Russell Fee '51, founding member of the FSC circle; Malena Frett '07, former president; Bill Fisackerly '52, founding member; April Pearson '11, past circle president; and Dr. Bob Baum, former faculty secretary.

Campus ODK Circle Named Superior; One of Six Nationwide Florida Southern College has moved up in the ranks of distinction of Omicron Delta Kappa, the distinguished national leadership honor society.

Faculty and student leaders of the FSC chapter, or circle, of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) were notified recently that it has been named a Superior Circle by the organization. Florida Southern joins just five other schools with that distinction, out of 300 member schools nationwide.

The honor is the second-highest distinction a campus circle can receive. FSC earned the award because it has maintained a Circle of Distinction status for five consecutive years. In order to attain Circle of Distinction, a circle must take an active leadership role on its campus, organizing high-profile events that demonstrate service and scholarship. If the FSC circle maintains its status as a Superior Circle for three years, it may be named a Presidential Circle, an honor granted to only one school this year.

Robert MacDonald Tribute Dr. Robert MacDonald, the Wilhelmina MacDonald Professor of Music Emeritus (seated), is seen here with his last senior piano recital student at Florida Southern, Andrew Boss ’11 (left), and his first, Elizabeth McRae Peterson ’65.

Boss performed two works in the FSC Department of Music’s Opening Gala on Oct. 22, a tribute concert to Dr. MacDonald, who retired earlier this year.

Peterson flew to Lakeland from California to attend the Gala. A highlight of the evening was the screening of a recently discovered film clip from the Art Linkletter TV show in the early 1960s, in which Dr. MacDonald, introduced by his friend Andy Griffith, performed two piano pieces for the national TV audience. Watch the video at www.flsouthern.edu/ffa. Dr. MacDonald was Artist-in-Residence and Director of Piano Studies at FSC from 1964 until his retirement. He was greeted at a reception following the concert and presented a large card signed by dozens of friends and well-wishers.

ODK is a society dedicated to encouraging leadership in five areas: scholarship, athletics, the creative and performing arts, campus and community service, and journalism or mass media. Membership is limited to juniors and seniors, who must have a grade point average in the top 35 percent of the student body and demonstrate leadership in at least two of the five areas. No more than three percent of the student body may join ODK. The FSC circle, which marked its 60th anniversary last spring, inducted new student members at the October Convocation and now has about 50 members.

The circle also granted honorary membership to Barney Barnett ’65 and Carol Jenkins Barnett ’79, longtime benefactors of FSC. They join a list of honorary members in the circle that includes Walter Cronkite, Gerald Ford, and Terry Waite.

The trio of Waite Willis '70, Angelo Fuster '68, and Bob Gibbs '71 (better known as The Rainbeuax) performed a reunion set at the Festival of Fine Arts Gala Tribute to Robert MacDonald.

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Southernnotes

News from the FSC campus

Buildings Continue To Go Up On FSC Campus Building projects continue apace at FSC, including a historically significant building that is beginning to take shape on the campus.

Usonian House The Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center is the first Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building to be constructed for the original client using his original plans since Wright’s death in 1959. As of November, crews were topping out the walls on the center, which is being built using Wright’s design for a “Usonian” house, originally intended for faculty homes. The project is expected to be finished by next summer, said Terry Dennis, Vice President of Finance and Administration for FSC. The building will serve as a welcome center for tourists visiting the campus’ Child of the Sun collection of Wright-designed buildings. At the center, visitors will be able to see an educational video about Wright and his work at the College, purchase a docent-guided tour or rent headphones for self-guided tours. In addition, a smaller wood-frame craftsman home next door that is being renovated will have a gift shop and public restrooms.

The Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center is the first Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building to be constructed using his original plans for the original client on the original site in the last 50 years.

The project, which will cost more than $2 million, is using an updated version of the unique “textile” blocks like the ones used throughout the original Wright buildings on campus. New techniques will ensure that the house does not suffer from the water seepage that has affected many of Wright’s original buildings on campus.

Pallets of specially-designed bricks await placement on site.

Blanton Nursing Building Expansion Another project underway is an addition to the Joe K. & Alberta Blanton Nursing Building, which was dedicated in November 2009. The burgeoning Nursing program at FSC outgrew the new building almost immediately, Dennis said.

The new project will add 2,500 square feet of space to the 8,600-square-foot Blanton Building, which includes a teaching and treatment simulation laboratory, high-tech classrooms, faculty offices, and student and faculty lounges.

The skills laboratory offers students real-life experiences through virtual patient simulators, which can be programmed to simulate everything from an infection to a heart attack and which "react" to the student nurses' actions.

An expansion to the Joe K. and Alberta Blanton Nursing Building will add 2,500 square feet to the exising structure.

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The new addition, which will be built on an existing parking area, will create another large classroom and expand the laboratory, adding an observation room for faculty to watch students performing their assignments. The project is expected to be completed next summer.

Florida Southern's Annie Pfeiffer Chapel is immortalized in Lego bricks in the Miniland USA exhibit at the recently opened Legoland in Winter Haven, Fla.

Pi Kappa Alpha Welcomed Back to Florida Southern

By Chris Bessette, Past President of Delta Delta Chapter At a banquet held during Homecoming 2011 at the Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, the Delta Delta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida Southern College was officially re-chartered. Members from nearby chapters conducted the initiation of 41 men into the new chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha, affectionately known as PIKE. The banquet was attended by 140 brothers, alumni, college officials, faculty, and guests to celebrate the return of PIKE to FSC. One of the original founding fathers of the Delta Delta chapter from its inaugural year, LeRoy Abbott ’47, was the banquet’s keynote speaker. Notable attendees included Kevin Virta, Pi Kappa Alpha’s international president; PIKE brothers Dr. Robert H. Tate, vice president of external relations at FSC, and Dr. Robert Fannin ’58, bishop-in-residence at FSC; and FSC President Dr. Anne B. Kerr.

In 2009, after nine inactive years, Pi Kappa Alpha sent expansion consultants to the FSC campus. A very active and involved group of committed Delta Delta alumni, including Ed McMullen ’58, Ned Biddix ’58, and Larry Stahl ’70, spearheaded the re-chartering effort and worked closely with the colony.

The Pikes welcomed 18 new brothers at the Fall '11 Bid Day.

The brothers of Delta Delta include numerous varsity athletes and ROTC cadets, and last year they maintained a 3.17 GPA, the highest among all fraternities at FSC. They also ranked tops in both community service hours with approximately 88 hours per man.

The Delta Delta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha was chartered at FSC in 1947 as the fraternity’s 100th chapter and boasts more than 650 alumni brothers and an active community presence.

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Southernnotes

News from the FSC campus

Engaged Learning Produces Student-Faculty Collaborations Florida Southern’s emphasis on engaged learning takes many forms, and one is encouraging faculty members and their students to collaborate on experiments and projects. Some of those projects result in academic papers which are presented at conferences or submitted for publication. The College had three recent examples of this kind of engaged learning, which is gaining increased recognition and praise in the academic community.

• Several members of the English Department and a panel of students represented FSC at the annual conference of the Florida College English Association (FCEA) Oct. 12-14. Dr. Rebecca Saulsbury directed a panel of students – Monica Dryden, Ashley Roberts ’11, Elizabeth White ’11, and Mary Yurso – who presented papers based on their work in the Literature by Women class last spring.

• Kassandra Johns, a senior athletic training student, had an article accepted for publication in the International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training.

The article, to be entitled “Multiple Sclerosis presenting as Acute Facial Paresthesia in a Male Collegiate Golfer,” is about the diagnosis and care of one of FSC’s former golfers. It is currently slated for publication in the January issue. The co-authors of the article are Associate Athletic Trainer Kelly Cox and Associate Professor of Athletic Training James “Mick” Lynch.

• Nicholas Coso ’11 and former Assistant Professor of Mathematics David Rose had an article accepted for publication by the prestigious Japanese journal of mathematics Questions and Answers in General Topology. The article, “Pretoplogical Properties,” which evolved from an independent study seminar during the spring 2011 semester, is an investigation of the relationship of semitopological and pretopological properties in set theory.

Take a stroll down memory lane and browse through your college yearbook,

The Interlachen.

Visit the Roux Library's online digital yearbook collection at www.flsouthern.edu/yearbooks

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Retiring professors Chris Weaver, Larry Campbell, Allen Wuertz, Vicki Wuertz '76, Pat Anderson, Bob Baum, FSC President Anne Kerr and Past FSC President Tom Reuschling.

FSC Says Farewell to Eight Distinguished Faculty Eight distinguished Florida Southern College faculty members have retired since the end of the spring term, and most were honored at a reception April 20.

Dr. Patrick Anderson began teaching at FSC in 1986 as a professor of criminology.

Dr. Robert Baum joined FSC in 1982 and served as professor of biology, chair of the biology department, and coordinator of premedical studies.

Dr. Laurence Campbell’s record of service to FSC began in 1971. He was professor of biology and was appointed in 1999 to the Jessie Ball duPont Chair in the Natural Sciences.

Ms. Rita Fandrich, associate professor of music, joined the faculty in 1968.

She taught piano, piano pedagogy, and music theory.

Dr. Barbara Giles, professor of political science, came to FSC in 1986.

Dr. Christopher Weaver was with FSC for more than 35 years and served as professor of psychology as well as the department chair.

Professor Allen Wuertz joined the FSC faculty in 1969. Professor Wuertz served as an advisor to mathematics majors and minors and also advised students in the Mathematics Teacher Education Program.

Dr. Victoria (Vicki) Wuertz ’76 began her career as a professor at FSC in the communication department in 1994 and taught speech and interpersonal communication.

ROTC Remembered

By Col. Richard A Mosco '55, U.S. Army (retired)

FSC ROTC Battalion on the steps of the Water Dome in Spring 2011.

Saluting 60 Years Of ROTC At FSC The Department of Military Science and the Corp of Cadets celebrated 60 years of ROTC at Florida Southern College during homecoming. On March 19, 2011, FSC held a ceremony to recognize all ROTC alumni, as well as an open house of the current ROTC facilities.

The ROTC is a valued and integral part of Florida Southern College, with the Moccasin battalion consistently ranked among the top 15 percent in the nation. In its 60 years, the battalion has produced nine general officers, including a four-star general.

“That’s impressive for such a small school,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Matthew Ignatovig, professor of military science and commanding officer of the FSC battalion. “The unit’s morale and cohesion is high. The school produces well-rounded and diverse men and women, which is what the military wants in its officers.”

The ROTC program has seen significant growth since 2004, and its strength of about 80 cadets, which has remained steady over the past few years, is the largest since the 1970s, when ROTC was mandatory, Ignatovig said.

FSC’S GENERAL OFFICERS H Brig. Gen. E. Ann Hoefly ’53, U.S. Air Force, was the first woman to reach the rank of general in the Air Force nursing corps.

H Maj. Gen. James A. Musselman ’61, U.S. Army, was former vice director of operations for the Joint Staff.

H Gen. Charles E. Wilhelm ’64, U.S.M.C., was former commander in chief of the U.S. Southern Command.

H Brig. Gen. Daniel A. Doherty, ’67, U.S. Army, was former commanding general of the Criminal Investigation Division Command.

H Brig. Gen. David C. Godwin ’69, was former commander of the 53rd Infantry Brigade, Florida Army National Guard.

H Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick ’71, U.S. Army, was former assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

H Brig. Gen. Roger W. Scearce ’71, U.S. Army, was former deputy director for finance, Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

H Lt. Gen. John M. Curran ’74, U.S. Army, was former deputy commanding general of the Training and Doctrine Command.

H Maj. Gen. Charles A. Cartwright ’75, U.S. Army, was former program manager of the Future Combat System.

In the Fall Semester of 1951, I was a second-semester freshman at Florida Southern and was enrolled in the College’s initial ROTC Basic Course. The Korean War was on, and a two-year military draft was in effect.

The college required all first- and second-year students who had not served in the military to enroll in ROTC. Students with prior military service could volunteer to enroll and some did. They provided the initial cadet Col Richard A. Mocsco leadership. These students were given credit for having completed the two-year Basic Course and were enrolled in the Advanced Course. Non-prior service students received a deferment from the draft as long as we remained students in good standing.

Basic Course students were required to live in the ROTC dorm and stand inspections. We were also required to wear uniforms five days a week. Cadets were quickly organized into a regimental unit. A military band, honor guard/ drill team, rifle team, and choir were also organized.

The ROTC program at Southern was designated to train and educate cadets to become military police second lieutenants. The commissioned officers who were assigned as our instructors were all military police officers.

There were no ROTC scholarships. Those Cadets selected for the Advanced Course received pay of 90 cents per day. Basic Course students received no pay. Tuition, room and board cost $480 per semester. A complete dinner in an off college restaurant cost no more than $1.50.

Because of the times, ROTC played a dominant role in the campus life for those of us required to be enrolled. There was no TV available. Our main entertainment was going to the Polk Theatre in Lakeland. Not many students had automobiles.

Had there been no military draft to consider, many of us who were enrolled probably would not have done so. Those of us who made the Army a career would probably not have, and I would have missed out on a great adventure.

I graduated and was commissioned a second lieutenant in January 1955 and entered active duty in June of that year. I retired from the Army in 1986.

Col. Mosco lives in Glendale, Ariz.

FSC ROTC Battalion on the steps of the Water Dome from 1952 Interlachen

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Southernnotes

News from the FSC campus

Nursing is the Same in Any Language In the city of Arusha, Tanzania, there are newborn twins named Anna and Melissa. Their mother named them after the two extraordinary Florida Southern College nursing students who delivered her babies during a hands-on clinical experience at Mount Meru Regional Hospital in Tanzania.

During the month of May, three FSC students and Dr. John Welton, dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, worked in the hospital to gain an entirely new perspective on healthcare in another country.

“We saw medical cases only seen in textbooks here in America. There was a great deal of trauma and other injuries that we had to treat while we were in a setting that had very basic equipment, medication, and other diagnostic tools,” said Dr. Welton. “It was very challenging.”

FSC nursing students Anna Macaulay and Melissa Nadelman with the twins they helped deliver at Mount Meru Regional Hospital in Tanzania.

“Nursing is essentially the same everywhere – we each strive to provide the best care possible for our patients.

That event showed us the humanity and connecting spirit of nurses and all healthcare providers around the world.”

– Dean John Welton

By working in a developing country with medical professionals from around the world, the students learned to surmount culture and language differences while providing treatment. They learned enough Swahili to be able to communicate with patients, and they also came to understand the local Maasai tribe’s cultural traditions.

The students were also able to witness the ravages of the crippling epidemic of AIDS. There were end-stage AIDS patients in the hospital for whom the nurses were unable to do much except make them as comfortable as possible. AIDS has claimed the lives of millions of Africans, leaving their grieving families and children behind, many of whom end up in orphanages.

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences plans to continue clinical experiences for students in various countries, including Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

“The overwhelming success of this clinical placement will be measured by the lifetime of memories our students have of the experiences they took part in and the people they met in Tanzania,” said Dr. Welton. “We look forward to many other opportunities around the world in the future.”

For more information about Florida Southern College's School of Nursing and Health Sciences, call 863.680.3951. To view photos of the students in Tanzania, please visit fsc.mocs photostream on Flickr.

Despite the many differences in supplies and facilities, Dr. Welton says the human connection between nurses is universal. One of the hospital’s own nurses collapsed and passed away while the FSC students were present. They witnessed the entire hospital staff lining the halls, singing while they followed their departed friend and coworker to the morgue.

“Nursing is essentially the same everywhere – we each strive to provide the best care possible for our patients. That event showed us the humanity and connecting spirit of nurses and all healthcare providers around the world,” he said.

FSC nursing student Melissa Nadelman.

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Class Of ’61 Gives Generously at Its 50th Reunion At Homecoming in March, the Class of ’61 presented an extraordinary gift to its alma mater – a check for $355,644. It was one of the largest golden anniversary gifts ever presented by an FSC class.

About two dozen members of the Class of ’61 were present for the Homecoming festivities, and they were inducted into the Golden Mocs Club. Dick Weaver, one of those present, called it “one of the most inspiring weekends of my life.”

“It was so well organized and fun. The campus never looked better,” he said.

The gift was organized by Bob Sharp, the class agent, who was also Weaver’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brother and roommate at FSC for four years.

In a letter sent out last year, Sharp reminded his classmates of what they had received from the school and urged them to give back.

“It makes one extremely proud to express our support for the school,” said Weaver, who worked for SeaWorld in international marketing. “When you see the progress being made at the College, in the new construction, in academics, in the quality of students attending, it gets your attention.”

Also present were Bob and Sally Broyles, who met in the registration line on their first day as freshmen and were married two days before graduation. The newlyweds had to get a special dispensation to miss baccalaureate services because they were in Clearwater on their honeymoon.

The Class of '61 celebrated their induction into the Golden Mocs Club by presenting President Anne Kerr with a check for $355,644. Representing the Class of '61 was Dr. Robert Sharp, member of the FSC Board of Trustees (far left) and joining Dr. Kerr in recieving the check was Dr. Robert L. Fryer '71, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Nancy Cattarius '69 (far right), former president of FSC National Alumni Board of Directors.

Bob Broyles is retired from careers in the U.S. Army and Pennsylvania state government, and Sally is a retired schoolteacher. At Homecoming, they celebrated not only their golden graduation anniversary but their golden wedding anniversary.

“For me, it was nice to go back and reminisce and walk under the esplanades,” said Sally Broyles. “We returned to what we remembered.”

Bob and Sally Broyles, who met in the registration line on their first day as freshmen, were married two days before graduation. The newlyweds had to get a special dispensation to miss baccalaureate services because they were in Clearwater on their honeymoon.

The Class of '61 at Homecoming 2011

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Cover Story

Christoverson Humanities Building a Splendid Addition to FSC Campus Shortly after moving into the new Dr. Marcene H. and Robert E. Christoverson Humanities Building, Dr. Peter Schreffler found that the classes he taught would be much more effective.

“The Smart Boards, Internet and Wi-fi connections in the classrooms have substantially increased the use of instructional technology,” said Schreffler, who is Associate Professor of English and Chairman of the Department. “In my Rhetoric and Writing course, I projected segments of speeches that I wanted students to analyze. I would not easily have been able to do that before moving into the new building.”

The Christoverson Humanities Building is featured in Robert A.M. Stern's latest book, On Campus.

"It’s such a pretty campus, and I was just thrilled with the building and to work with a group of such knowledgeable trustees.”

– Dr Marcene Christoverson.

The Christoverson Building is a splendid addition to the Florida Southern campus that not only raises the academic capabilities of the College but enhances its beauty as well. Situated on Lake Hollingsworth Drive, the building creates a spectacular new gateway to the campus. Its design and interior furnishings are a masterful blend of traditional and contemporary styles, honoring the College's internationally acclaimed Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

A native of Boise, Idaho, she joined the U.S. Navy as a WAVE during World War II. Dr. Christoverson became a photo engraver following her discharge and then, through a Navy friend, got a job as a bookkeeper for St. John Associates, Inc., a direct-mail firm. Over the years, she rose through the ranks to become chairman, president, and CEO of the company, among the largest woman-owned direct-mail houses in the world.

Her company has been recognized as the leader among women-owned businesses and received the “Bridges to Success Award” in 2000.

Expressing her belief that the nation’s future is dependent on the effectiveness of higher education and graduates who are prepared for the future, Dr. Christoverson said, “There is no better investment than education for young people.”

Designed by renowned New York architect Robert A.M. Stern, dean of the Yale School of Architecture, the Christoverson Building provides a dedicated setting for the study of the Humanities. As the new home to the departments of English and modern languages, every FSC student will take classes in this innovative learning center.

The 25,000-square-foot building is named for Dr. Marcene Christoverson, who gave the lead gift, and her late husband, Robert. A member of FSC's

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board of trustees since 2000 and chairman of the board of St. John Associates in the Bronx, N.Y., Dr. Christoverson has an inspiring personal story of breaking through traditional roles and rising to the top of the business world.

The Weinstein Family Entry Courtyard and Garden

Her gift resulted in an outpouring of support from alumni, city leaders, and national foundations.

To date, nearly 40 individuals, foundations, and corporations have joined Dr. Christoverson in her mission by making significant gifts to the building.

CHRISTOVERSON HUMANITIES BUILDING ~ Leadership Donors ~

The front of the Christoverson building looks out over the lake and features a two-story stone and glass lobby with a dramatic, upward-curved roof above an inviting loggia. Ironwork in Wright's signature Cherokee red accents the building inside and out. The lobby gallery is highlighted by custom Italian marble flooring and a central grand staircase with a stunning, artist-crafted, blownglass chandelier.

Stern said the loggia along the front of the building and the lawn sloping down toward the lake are faithful to Wright’s original vision of bringing together buildings and nature for the benefit of education. Around the central lobby, the first floor contains four classrooms and a seminar room while at the upper level the space is ringed by 20 faculty offices. At ground level are laboratories dedicated to language instruction, writing, and computers.

There is also a film studies theater, Wynee's Moc Cinema, that has proved very popular, said Dr. Schreffler. Film classes are taught in the theater, and it also serves as a popular venue for students to watch their favorite movies.

After a tour of the building, Dr. Christoverson said, “I was overwhelmed by it. On the third floor, that alcove is gorgeous. I teased everybody that that’s where I should have my chair and a set of binoculars to enjoy the view.”

Dr. Schreffler called the esthetic quality of the building “most impressive” and noted that the natural light that floods the building raises the spirits of the faculty and the students who use it.

The College broke ground on the Christoverson Building in October 2007 and construction began shortly thereafter. Wallis Murphey Boyington Architects of Lakeland collaborated with Stern’s firm by providing construction documents and

local construction administration services. Rodda Construction, Inc., of Lakeland built the facility.

At the dedication ceremony last fall, Stern said FSC enjoys “an incomparable architectural legacy.” He praised the College for its commitment to preserve the Wright-designed buildings and to ensure that new buildings complement them.

“To go back and go forward at the same time is the healthiest of paths to the future,” he said.

FSC President Anne B. Kerr Kerr called the building “spectacular.”

“Its boldness and vibrancy epitomize Marcene’s and indeed all our donors’ ardent desire to encourage the achievement of the great American dream through educational excellence,” she said.

Dr. Christoverson echoed those remarks.

“You can’t help but be excited when you see where we were and where we are now. It’s such a pretty campus, and I was just thrilled with the building and to work with a group of such knowledgeable trustees,” she said.

Dr. Nancy J. Aumann W. S. Badcock Corporation Dr. Carol Jenkins Barnett ’79 and Dr. Hoyt. R. “Barney” Barnett ’65, Trustee Mr. and Mrs. R. William Becker (Bill ’65) S. Keith Billups Booth Ferris Foundation Boring Business Systems - Mr. and Mrs. A. Dean Boring III Mr. and Mrs. Jon Brock Mr. and Mrs. William G. Buck, Sr. (Suzanne ’72 and Bill ’71) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capitano, Sr. (Joe ’60) Ms. Lillie H. Collins Dr. Robert L. Fryer, Jr. ‘70 Darden Restaurants Inc. Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Garcia, Jr. (Al ’60) Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation Ms. Barbara Owens Hart Mr. and Mrs. R. Al Glover (Al ’71) Mr. and Mrs. Foster Heath (Foster ’49) Mr. and Mrs. M. Clayton Hollis, Jr., Trustee (Beverly ’79 and Clayton ’80) Mrs. Helen Howard Mr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Humphries (Debra ’76 and Greg ’76) Mr. Richard C. Jensen ’59 Dr. Anne Kerr and Dr. Roy Kerr The Kresge Foundation Dr. Sarah F. Layton ’67 Dr. Violet Magyar Bert W. Martin Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William T. Mattice (Bill ’72, Trustee) Dr. Sarah D. McKay, Trustee Dr. and Mrs. Fred R. Millsaps (Fred, Hon. ’91) Mrs. Marian Mishalanie Office Furniture Depot Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Petcoff (Tom ’70) Mrs. William K. Pou, Sr., Trustee Louise Reuter Estate Rodda Construction (Becky ’03 and John, Trustee) Rita Staffing Mr. and Mrs. David E. Rogers (Mary Ellen ’82 and David ‘82) Mr. Julian D. Rowe Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Sharp (Bob ’61) Southern Homes - Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Laderer, Jr. (Amy ’81 and Ed ’79) Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Tarver III (Colette ’74) Rev. Roberta Walker and Mr. William A. Walker II Mrs. Winifred M. Warden Mrs. Carole and Mr. Marcus M. Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. Duane Weise (Jane Suggs ’57) Dr. Lester Wishnatzki

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Southernfeature Plans Underway For Remodeled Campus Ministries Center To be Named for Bishop Robert E. Fannin ’58 and His Wife, Faye ’59 Even before it became a college, Florida Southern had spiritual roots, started by the Methodist Church as a secondary school with a religious component. An early catalogue of the school stated, “We believe that the mind should be cultivated in connection with moral and religious instruction.”

The Rev. Thom Shafer ’76, Associate Vice President for Advancement at FSC, believes that the Campus Ministries program has carried out that mandate admirably.

He points out that 51 FSC students in the past eight years have either graduated from or are enrolled in seminary, and 36 are in some form of full-time Christian service.

“It’s a wonderful attribute of the program, speaking such truth into the lives of students,” he said.

Since 1937, the home of Campus Ministries at FSC has been in the Religion Building near the center

The current Religion Building

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of the campus. It’s an historic building, but one that is need of important repairs and modifications to accommodate the current needs of the program. Shafer is leading an effort to raise about $515,000 to renovate and modernize the building, giving the staff and students more space and facilities to carry out their work.

The renovation is scheduled to be complete when students arrive on campus in August 2012. When completed, the new building will be renamed the Bishop Robert E. and Faye Fannin Campus Ministries Center, in honor of the retired United Methodist bishop and his wife.

Gifts to the project may be made over a period of three years, and individual gifts of $1,000 or more will be recognized on a dedication plaque in the Fellowship Room.

A lead role in raising funds for the project was taken by Patsy

and Bobby ’59 Stokes, along with members of the Vanguard Sunday School class at First United Methodist Church in Lakeland, where Bishop Fannin was senior pastor for several years.

Bishop Fannin ’58, who is bishop-in-residence at FSC, said campus Bishop Robert E. '58 and Faye Fannin '59 ministry has always been important to him and his expansion would allow a more wife. inviting environment to meet with students. A new kitchen would “We are very honored that the allow the building to be used for Campus Ministry Center here a free weekly meal for students at Florida Southern College will or to prepare meals that could be bear our name,” he said. “College distributed to others, such as the years are special times in people’s homeless. lives when they make many major decisions, and they need a strong There are nine student-led ministries foundation, which includes the that use the building, including the development of a strong personal Fellowship of Christian Athletes, faith.” the Wesley Fellowship, prayer and worship groups, and the Catholic The building consists of a large Students Organization. Among central “great room” with wings other outreach projects in recent housing offices and a small kitchen years, the ministries have sent 1,000 on either side. The renovation health kits to Haiti, helped dig a plan calls for the wings to be taken water well in Uganda, and sent down and rebuilt, expanding each relief teams to Mississippi after by about 375 square feet. The Hurricane Katrina. new wings will house four offices, a fellowship hall, a kitchen and “Religious life at Florida Southern bathrooms. is not mandatory, but if you’re so inclined, we have lots of niches FSC Chaplain Tim Wright ’94, where you can fit in,” said Wright. who oversees the Center, said the

Chaplain Tim Wright '94: “I Still Feel Called To Do This”

Chaplain Tim Wright '94

“I just believe in what we’re trying to do here. …

The College has values.

The relationship with the church is part of our DNA.” – Tim Wright, Riley P. and Claire M. Short Chaplain

The students in the Campus Ministry program tease the Rev. Tim Wright ’94 that he is about to become the longest-serving chaplain in Florida Southern history.

Wright’s youthful appearance seems to contradict that, but it’s true.

Next year Wright will equal the tenure of the Rev. Francis Luce ’44, who served as chaplain from 1952 to 1962.

It’s unusual for United Methodist clergy like Wright to stay in one place for 10 years, but it’s a measure of Wright’s effectiveness and his passion for the work that has made him an exception.

“I just believe in what we’re trying to do here. … The College has values. The relationship with the church is part of our DNA. I’m unapologetic for who we are,” he said.

For Wright, his appointment as chaplain in 2002 was an opportunity to give back to the school where he had been prepared for his vocation. Wright was considering a career in the ministry, and he enrolled at Florida Southern because he knew some youth ministers who were alumni.

“I loved being here. The main reason I considered coming here as chaplain was because the environment is so great for students,” Wright said.

After graduating from FSC, Wright went on to Duke Divinity School and then returned to Florida. He served as a pastor in congregations in Palm City and Zellwood before becoming FSC’s chaplain.

“Being chaplain at Florida Southern had been my dream job, although I felt my call was changing toward the local church. Had it been anywhere else but Florida Southern, the answer would have been no,” he said.

Wright was recommended for the job by the Rev. Bill Barnes, senior pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Orlando, who was himself the FSC chaplain in the 1980s. Barnes said he knew Wright would succeed.

“I thought, ‘Here’s this great, gifted guy who went to Florida Southern.’

His age was an advantage. He already understood the campus culture. He’s a committed, gifted young pastor, who would be able

to help kids on their faith journey.

I take great satisfaction from seeing how strong the ministry has become there,” he said.

Wright is an adviser to the studentled ministry programs, a counselor to students with spiritual questions, and a mentor to pre-ministerial students. A major responsibility, however, is leading the Sunday morning worship service at Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, which draws 150 to 200 students each Sunday, no mean feat on a campus with about 2,200 students. A talented musician, Wright plays as part of the praise band that leads the lively contemporary service.

Adrienne Kneebone, a senior who is active in most of the Campus Ministries programs, has participated in the Chapel praise band with Wright for three years.

She said Wright works hard to make the program a success.

“I appreciate him a lot for all he does,” she said. “He’s always honest with me.”

Wright and his wife, Christi, have two children, ages 8 and 3. He says they have never discussed leaving FSC. “One reason I’ve been able to stay as long as I have is that I can’t stand not having a challenge, and campus ministry is always presenting new challenges. To see these students and how they’re going to practice their faith, that still gets me up in the morning,” he said.

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Southernfeature National Alumni Board Reorganizes, Welcomes New Officers The Florida Southern College National Alumni Board of Directors is in the final stage of a major reorganization, and incoming President Ed McMullen ’58 is confident that it will result in better student recruitment and increased giving to the school.

NATIONAL ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011-2012 Ed McMullen ’58. President Nancy Cattarius ’69, Immediate Past President Laurie Alter ’80, President Elect Angela Cowden ’86 MBA ’89 , Compliance Officer

Ex-Officio Dr. Robert H. Tate, Vice President of External Relations Meredith Prokuski, Coordinator of Alumni and Campus Events and Recording Secretary

The changes are evident in a new structure in the National Alumni Board of Directors. A new charter spells out the Ed McMullen '58 terms and duties of the officers. McMullen will serve a two-year term as president of the Board of Directors and may be eligible for a second term.

In a significant step forward, the Board created regional directors, each of whom will be responsible for alumni relations, alumni giving percentage, and assisting in student recruitment in their local area. The idea behind the regional structure is to gather and focus alumni where they live so they will feel a closer connection to the College and can act as “ambassadors” on behalf of FSC, McMullen said.

“The regional director will have a clear job description with attention to increasing admissions, the annual fund and getting alumni to reconnect,” he said.

Currently there are about 20 regions that have been created, with more to follow. The reorganized Board will work hand-in-hand with current students, faculty and staff, and parents on objectives to strengthen the College.

Regional Directors Laurie and Denny Alter ’80, Lake, Volusia, & Flagler Counties Christine Shiven Brown ’94, Hillsborough, Pasco & Pinellas Counties Mark Caldwell ’94, Broward County Elena De Villers ’70, Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties Pat Coffey and Bill Marine ’79, Brevard, Indian River, & St. Lucie Counties Susan Isbell and Mike Phipps ’80, Orange, Seminole, & Osceola Counties Larry Stahl ’71, Polk County Doug Trudeau ’84, New England Area Ryan Vest ’00, Chicago Area

Members at Large Steve Barger ’87, Lakeland, FL Wesley Beck ’88, Lakeland, FL Bob Black ’51, Sun City Center Rich Chapman ’94, Palm City, FL Bill Chope ’71, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

“I believe there has never been this kind of cross-pollination of objectives. I see this as a unified effort for specific goals,” he said.

McMullen, who earned a degree in business administration at FSC, is senior partner at McMullen Development in Orlando, a commercial real estate and consulting firm which specializes in resort development. He is about to launch a new venture, Wisdom Retirement, which will offer financial and personal retirement planning.

Steve Hemman ’70, Westminster, MA Mark Jerkins ’99, Altamonte Springs, FL Amy Quist ’81 and Ed Laderer, ’79, Lakeland, FL Jill Eilertsen Maassen ’70, Arcadia, FL Helen G. Miller ’80, Winter Park, FL Michael Miller ’08, Tampa, FL Fran Mitchell Munson ’71, Lakeland, FL Mitchell Stiles ’00, Lakeland, FL

McMullen said he would like to see the Alumni Board and the College reach and recruit the best students.

“Communication is the key to it,” he said. “You can’t come to this college today and not be proud of it.”

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Toby Wagner ’70, Orlando, FL If you are interested in serving on the National Alumni Board of Directors, please call the Alumni Office at 863.680.4110.

Robert Tate Works Closely With Alumni, Fundraising Dr. Robert H. Tate, who first joined Florida Southern College almost 30 years ago, has been active in his new role as Vice President for External Relations since his promotion in January 2010. With his promotion, Dr. Tate was given primary Dr. Robert Tate responsibilities for principal VP of External Relations gifts as well as government, community, public and alumni relations.

Dr. Tate worked closely with new Alumni Board President Ed McMullen ’58 to reorganize the Board into a more structured network. He devotes much of his time to major fundraising, and he has assumed a more visible role as a public spokesman for the College and supervisor of its Public Relations Department.

Prior to his promotion, Dr. Tate had spent 10 years as Vice President for Advancement. He joined the English faculty at Florida Southern in 1982 and was promoted to associate professor in 1997. He joined the development office staff in 1998.

Dr. Tate earned his Ph.D. in American Literature at The Florida State University and is an honors graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he received both his B.A. and M.A. in English.

“Dr. Tate continues to build and maintain important relationships for the College he has served for nearly 30 years. His leadership in fundraising, public relations, and alumni programming has been critical to our institution’s upward trajectory,” said FSC President Anne Kerr.

me when I didn’t. I translated that into the way I ran my family’s business,” he said.

Albritton comes from a long-established Florida family and grew up in the small town of Wauchula, where his father ran a successful citrus grove management company. The decision to attend Florida Southern College was an important one, for several reasons, he said.

Rep. Ben Albritton ’90 visited the FSC campus and spoke to students in the "Southern Politics" class in the Ordway Building.

It’s All About People For Rep. Ben Albritton ’90 Most days are busy for State Rep. Ben Albritton ’90 nowadays. Even with the Legislature not in session, he is meeting with constituents and fellow lawmakers, in addition to running a business. But he pauses in between meetings to reflect on his college career.

“I learned botany is a very difficult subject,” he said with a smile. “But I also learned that if you give good effort, there are others willing to help you meet your goals.”

Albritton has met many of his goals in life. He is a husband and father of three, a respected leader in the citrus industry, and most recently, the representative in Florida House District 64. He talks frequently about the importance of relationships, and he mentions one man in particular who imparted to him lessons that helped him achieve his goals – his professor of citrus science at FSC, Dr. Rubert Prevatt.

“Dr. Prevatt had a really great way of encouraging me when I did a great job and a way of disciplining

“I was the first one in my family to go to college.

As a family, education was really important to us.

We agreed that if I worked hard, they would send me to college,” Albritton said recently in his district office in Bartow. “We talked to Dr. Prevatt, and that was it. All of us felt it was the right place to go.

It was a small campus, and it had a very personal feel to it.”

Albritton studied marketing and citrus science at FSC. Dr. Prevatt, who knew Albritton’s family well, said that Albritton was a bright student but one who, like most college students, needed guidance.

“Ben had a lot a capable leadership, and he’s shown that. He’s a well thought-of young man in his community,” said Dr. Prevatt, who retired in 1999 as the John and Ruth Tyndall Professor Emeritus of Citrus Science. “He’s written me several letters over the years, thanking me.”

Today Albritton is the managing partner of the business, which includes caretaking services and risk management for citrus growers. What he learned at College proved invaluable, he said.

“Personal accountability, being thoughtful of others, those were skills that helped me manage the business. The education at Florida Southern was fantastic, the technical part was really good, but I keep going back to the people part of it,” he said.

Albritton was elected in 2010 to the District 64 seat, joining a long line of FSC graduates who have been elected to the Florida Legislature, including his predecessor, Baxter Troutman ’94; and current legislators Rep. Eric Eisnaugle Jr. ’00 of Orlando and Sen. Stephen Wise ’63 of Jacksonville.

“For me, the ‘who’ comes before the ‘what.’

Character and integrity are important. … Politics for too long has been about ‘Let’s kill the other guy.’ I’m more interested in hard work and good, solid relationships,” he said.

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Southernsports

Mary O'Sullivan won 2011 National Championships in the 200 freestyle and 200 backstroke.

Jeb Halfacre captured his second straight national championship in the 200 backstroke in 2011.

Swim Team Hoping To Build On 2011 Success Last March, the Florida Southern swim program capped their most successful season to date. In just the team’s second appearance at the NCAA Division II Championship, the women scored 206 points and placed seventh, while the men scored 200 points and placed eighth. FSC came home with national champions in three individual events and one relay.

Senior Mary O’Sullivan capped a sensational season by winning national titles in the 200-yard freestyle and 200-yard backstroke.

Her winning time of 1:56.90 in the 200-yard backstroke was not only a school record, but an NCAA Division II record as well.

In addition to her NCAA honors, O’Sullivan set school records in three other events and swam on four record-setting relay teams. She was the Division II National Swimmer of the Week twice during the season, won the Sunshine State Conference Female Swimmer of the Year Award, appeared in Sports Illustrated’s Faces In The Crowd (Jan. 31 issue), received the FSC Female Athlete of the Year and Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards and was the Polk County Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year.

Halfacre won the national championship in the 200-yard backstroke for the second straight year and joined teammates Miguel Ferreira, Bruce Janzen and Walter Rumans on the national champion 400-yard medley relay team. Halfacre set five individual school records and swam on five record-setting relay teams. He was the SSC Male Athlete of the Year, SSC Male Swimmer of the Year and FSC Male Athlete of the Year. .

Walter Ruman celebrates after swimming the anchor leg on the national champion 400 medley relay.

Ski Team Takes Third at NCWSA Championship Florida Southern finished in third place at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association Championship in Zachary, Louisiana, Oct. 13-15, and the women’s team won two events to earn a first-place finish in their division.

FSC had 10,675 points in the 12-team Division I field, behind the University Manon Costard was second overall in of Louisiana-Monroe with 11,865 the women's competition. points and the University of LouisianaLafayette with 10,905. The men’s and women's scores are combined to determine the final point standings. FSC took first place in the women’s competition with 5,855 points, while the men placed fourth with 4,820.

In the women’s individual overall competition, FSC's Manon Costard was second, Lauren Morgan was third, and Keri McClure was sixth. For the men, Alex Paradis was fifth, and Kyle Zimmerman tied for 12th.

The FSC women finished first in two of their three events, winning the slalom and jump competitions. Morgan was the individual winner in the women’s jump.

The Mocs entered the final day of competition in second place. The women finished second in the trick competition to keep that position, but in the last event, Louisiana-Lafayette surged ahead in the men’s jump and overtook FSC for the runner-up spot.

Alex Paradis was fifth overall in the men's competition.

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News from FSC Athletics

“It was a very close competition,” said FSC coach Roger Skalko. “Louisiana-Lafayette got personal bests from each of their jumpers, and we just couldn’t compete with that. I’m very proud of what our team accomplished though.”

Both Basketball Teams Picked Third In SSC Preseason Polls The Moccasins’ men’s and women’s basketball teams in 2011-2012 will be challenged to reach the successes of last year, when both programs reached the regional semifinals in NCAA tournament play. This year, both teams have been picked to finish third in their respective Sunshine State Conference preseason polls, conducted by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.

In the men’s poll, Rollins received 13 first-place votes, with Eckerd second. The Moccasins were followed by Florida Tech, Lynn, Barry, Nova Southeastern, Tampa, and Saint Leo. Coach Linc Darner’s Moccasins went 23-9 last season. Gone from that squad are the team’s top four scorers, who accounted for most of the scoring and rebounding. Junior forward Brett Bailey, who averaged 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds last season, is the lone returning starter. Seniors Andre Hawkins and Jay Hubble and sophomore Dominic Lane also return and are expected to be key contributors.

Six newcomers figure to have important roles. Freshmen Kevin Capers, Cameron Vines and Tyler Kelly will contend for the starting point guard spot. Seth Junior Brett Bailey Evans, a transfer from WisconsinGreen Bay, should give the Moccasins an outside shooting threat. Kyle Tazioli, a transfer from Stonehill, and Garrett Putman, a transfer from AldersonBroaddus, are both 6-feet-6 and will give the Moccasins additional size inside.

“There’s going to be a lot of learning early in the year,” Darner said. “I’ve got to tell myself to be patient as a coach and not get too upset. We’ve got to stay patient with them because we have a chance to be good.”

In the women’s poll, Rollins collected nine first-place votes, and Tampa finished second in the balloting. Behind the Moccasins were Eckerd, Barry, Florida Tech, Nova Southeastern, Saint Leo, and Lynn.

Senior Michaela Hawley

Coach Jarrod Olson was last year’s SSC Coach of the Year for taking the Moccasins to a 26-5 record that

included the SSC regular season and tournament titles and a spot in the semifinals of the NCAA South Regional. Senior starters Michaela Hawley and Megan Dzikas are returning. Hawley averaged 13.0 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Dzikas averaged 10.3 points and led the team in assists (5.2).

Nevertheless, Olson has to replace three starters, including SSC Player of the Year Emma Cannon, and four-time All-SSC performer Chelsea Johnson.

Also returning are Taylor Maldonado, Sofie Lundberg, Danielle Walsh and Morgan Lamberg, all of whom saw considerable playing time last season.

Three transfers – Tracy Fosterling from Otero (Colo.) Junior College, Indre Mikelenaite from Marshalltown (Iowa) Community College and Melanie Ducott from Miami-Dade College – are being counted on to make significant contributions.

“I’m really excited about our team,” Olson said. “We have good players returning, and we’re looking to build on the success we achieved last season.”

FSC will be the host for the SSC Tournament semifinals and finals March 3-4 at Jenkins Field House.

2011-12 MEN’S BASKETBALL Nov. 3 at Miami (Fla.) - Exh. 7:00 pm Nov. 16 vs. South Florida @ 7:00 pm Nov. 19 Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 7:30 pm Nov. 22 Puerto Rico-Bayamon 7:30 pm Terrace Hotel/Ledger Media Group Tourn.

Nov. 25 vs. Limestone 7:30 pm Nov. 26 Consolation/Championship TBA Dec. 3 at Rollins* 4:00 pm Dec. 5 at Armstrong Atlantic 7:30 pm Dec. 8 Florida Tech* 7:30 pm Dec. 17 Chowan (N.C.) 7:30 pm Dec. 19 Malone (Ohio) 7:30 pm Jan. 4 Eckerd* 7:30 pm Jan. 7 at Nova Southeastern* 4:00 pm Jan. 11 at Saint Leo* 7:30 pm Jan. 14 Barry* 7:30 pm Jan. 18 at Tampa* 7:30 pm Jan. 21 Lynn* 7:30 pm Jan. 25 Palm Beach Atlantic 7:30 pm Jan. 28 Rollins* 7:30 pm Feb. 1 at Florida Tech* 7:30 pm Feb. 4 Nova Southeastern* 7:30 pm Feb. 8 at Eckerd* 7:30 pm Feb. 11 at Barry* 4:00 pm Feb. 15 Saint Leo* 7:30 pm Feb. 18 at Lynn* 4:00 pm Feb. 22 Tampa* 7:30 pm Feb. 25 at Palm Beach Atlantic 4:00 pm Feb. 29 SSC Tourn. (1st Round) TBA Mar. 3 SSC Tourn. (Semifinals)# TBA Mar. 4 SSC Tourn. (Championship)# TBA Mar. 10-13 - NCAA South Regional Mar. 21-24 - NCAA Division II Elite Eight (at Highland Heights, Ky.) Home Games in Red (played at Jenkins Field House) * Sunshine State Conference Game @ played at The Lakeland Center # played at Florida Southern

2011-12 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Nov. 5

at Florida State (exh.)

2:00 pm at Delta State Classic Nov. 12 vs. West Alabama +4:00 pm Nov. 13 vs. Delta State +2:00 pm Nov. 19 at Palm Beach Atlantic 7:00 pm at Eckerd Classic Nov. 25 vs. Queens (NC) 1:00 pm Nov. 26 vs. Puerto Rico-Bayamon 1:00 pm Nov. 30 at Flagler 7:00 pm Dec. 3 at Rollins* 2:00 pm Dec. 8 Florida Tech* 5:30 pm FSC Terrace Hotel Classic Dec. 18 Delta State 3:00 pm Dec. 19 Alabama-Huntsville 5:00 pm Dec. 29 Grand Valley State 2:00 pm Jan. 4 Eckerd* 5:30 pm Jan. 7 at Nova Southeastern* 2:00 pm Jan. 11 at Saint Leo* 5:30 pm Jan. 14 Barry* 5:30 pm Jan. 18 at Tampa* 5:30 pm Jan. 21 Lynn* 5:30 pm Jan. 25 Palm Beach Atlantic 5:30 pm Jan. 28 Rollins* 5:30 pm Feb. 1 at Florida Tech* 5:30 pm Feb. 4 Nova Southeastern* 5:30 pm Feb. 8 at Eckerd* 5:30 pm Feb. 11 at Barry* 2:00 pm Feb. 15 Saint Leo* 5:30 pm Feb. 18 at Lynn* 2:00 pm Feb. 22 Tampa* 5:30 pm Feb. 29 SSC Tourn. (1st Round) TBA Mar. 3 SSC Tourn. (Semifinals)# TBA Mar. 4 SSC Tourn. (Championship)# TBA Mar. 9-12 - NCAA South Regional Mar. 20-23 - NCAA Division II Elite Eight (at San Antonio, TX) Home Games in Red (played at Jenkins Field House) * Sunshine State Conference Game + Central Time • # played at Florida Southern

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News from FSC Athletics

Five Questions For FSC Women’s Lacrosse Coach Kara Reber

Mat Thompson scored 32 goals for the Moccasins during the 2011 campaign.

Men’s Lacrosse Looks to "Kick in the Door" in '12 Marty Ward was promoted from assistant coach to head coach at the start of last season after head coach Rory Whipple resigned to start the lacrosse program at Tampa. Under Ward, the Moccasins went 8-7, producing the program’s first winning season, and reached the championship game of the Deep South Conference (DSC) Tournament. Ward shared Coach of the Year honors in the DSC. The team has 35 players back from last season, and has set lofty goals this year.

“This year’s team motto is ‘Our Time In 2012.’ We were knocking on the door last year; we’ve got to kick it in this year. A conference championship and 10 wins are our goals,” Ward said.

New recruits expected to make an impact include midfielders Luke Horner, a junior college transfer; Matt Boutin, and Kyle Plaugher; defenders Dylan Davidson and Trenell Boggans; and attackers Brian Weil, Dane Sorensen and Blake Gwizdalski. Ward is hoping that Horner, Boutin and Plaugher can shore up the ranks of the FSC

midfielders, which was a weakness last year.

We brought in some really talented kids who can make an impact for us,” Ward said. “We have a tough road schedule. We make four trips to the Carolinas and we’re going to have to win a majority of those games to have a successful season.”

2012 MEN’S LACROSSE Jan. 28 Jan. 29 Feb. 10 Feb. 18 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 Mar. 3 Mar. 7 Mar. 10 Mar. 16 Mar. 18 Mar. 24 Mar. 31 Apr. 4 Apr. 7 Apr 10-12 Apr 15

at Jacksonville (exh.)

12:00 pm at Central Florida (exh.) 2:00 pm at Tampa* 7:00 pm at Limestone 2:00 pm Rollins* 7:00 pm at Mars Hill 7:00 pm at Pfeiffer 2:30 pm Wingate* 7:00 pm Catawba* 2:00 pm at Queens (N.C.) 7:00 pm at Lenoir-Rhyne* 1:00 pm at Belmont Abbey 3:00 pm Coker 3:00 pm Florida Tech* 7:00 pm Saint Leo* 7:00 pm Deep So. Conf .Tourn. (1st/2nd Rounds) TBA Deep So. Conf .Tourn. (Championship) TBA

Home Games in Red (played at Bryant Stadium) * Deep South Conference Game

Q: What was the attraction that made you want to leave a successful program and start a new program from scratch?

A: There were a couple of factors.

My husband and I wanted to move to a good location to raise our family and Lakeland was an ideal spot as far as what we were looking for. From a lacrosse standpoint, I had built the program at Lycoming almost from nothing; I started with six players. We went to the conference championship the third year and were nationally ranked the fourth year. After a year at St. Mary’s, which already had an established program, I realized it was more enjoyable for me to build something from scratch. I really like to recruit and I knew I had done this before in terms of starting a program.

Q: How important is the success you’ve already had as a coach in establishing this program?

A: I don’t know how much kids even look at that. A school like Florida Southern sells itself. I am a little disappointed that word seems to be going around that we might be pretty good this first season. I was hoping we could surprise some people who might think we’ll be just a typical first-year program with not much experience. I really think we’ll have a talent-level that could be compared to a third-year program.

Q: What type of player are looking for when you recruit?

A: I look for players with a lot of speed. At this level, a faster, better athlete is going to be better for us.

With only five colleges in Florida right now with women’s lacrosse programs, we have something unique that kids want to be part of.

Katie Ferree scored 187 goals during her high school career.

Q: What’s going to be the makeup of your first team at Florida Southern?

A: Most of our players are freshmen, although we do have a few transfers. The fact that we can hold tryouts in Division II was really helpful. The majority of my players came from those tryouts.

Q: What are your expectations for this first season?

A: I expect a lot from my players on and off the field. I want our team to be excellent in the classroom and earn academic awards. I also want our team to be very involved in community service. I look at our schedule and say there are certain teams I expect us to beat. There are other teams I expect us to compete with and there are other teams I hope we can surprise.

2012 WOMEN’S LACROSSE Feb. 19 Feb. 25 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 5 Mar. 8 Mar. 10 Mar. 13 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 Apr. 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 11 Apr. 14 Apr. 18

Lindenwood 1:00 pm Mercyhurst 11:00 am at Lees-McRae 5:00 pm at Erskine 2:30 pm St. Andrew's Presbyterian 7:00 pm Belmont Abbey 7:00 pm Notre Dame (Ohio) 11:00 am Lock Haven 7:00 pm Limestone 1:00 pm Lenoir-Rhyne 12:00 pm at Pfeiffer 1:00 pm at Catawba 1200 pm Converse 1:00 pm Queens (N.C.) 3:30 pm Rollins 7:00 pm Newberry 12:00 pm at Saint Leo 7:00 pm

Home Games in Red (played at Bryant Stadium)

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Seven Added To FSC Sports Hall of Fame In '11 Sara Stewart (1997-2000) led the Moccasin volleyball team in digs four consecutive years and twice earned All-America recognition. She was the SSC Co-Player of the Year as a senior after leading the Mocs in kills and digs.

All-Sunshine State Conference Honorees

Lucresia West (2002-05) is the Moccasins' all-time rebounder and second all-time leading scorer and is the only FSC women's basketball player to have earned All-American honors in each of her four seasons. The 2002 SSC Freshman of the Year, she was twice named the SSC Player of the Year and was named to the SSC Silver Anniversary Team.

The tenth class of the Florida Southern College Athletic Hall of Fame was enshrined March 21, 2011. Pictured are (Front Row, L-R): Lucresia West, Sara Stewart, Lisa McNeley; (Back Row, L-R): Robbie Davis (accepting on behalf of Rachel Bell), Dave McCorkle, Cliff Dixon, Bob Adams (Honorary).

Seven former Moccasins were inducted into the Florida Southern College Sports Hall of Fame last March, and three were inducted into the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame that same month.

Former basketball star Lucresia West was an honoree in both Halls. FSC now has 44 inductees in the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame, more than any other SSC school.

FSC Hall of Fame inductees:

Honorary inductee Bob Adams is owner and president of Highland Homes in Lakeland and has been an extremely generous supporter of Florida Southern, both financially and with his time. He also has served on FSC’s major gifts committee that has helped the College raise more than $60 million. A member of the FSC Board of Trustees, he served on FSC's It's Time campaign and personally has contributed nearly $100,000 in support of FSC athletics.

For the second straight year, Zach Hofstetter (above) and Ashley Holmes (below) are firstteam selections on the All-Sunshine State Conference men’s soccer team. Hofstetter, who also was runner-up in voting for Offensive Player of the Year and Player of the Year, had a sensational senior season for the SSC’s top scoring team. He led the team and was second in the SSC in goals with 17 and added 10 assists to become the first player in Moccasin history to have double figures in goals and assists in the same season. His 44 points led the SSC and were the second-best season total in FSC history. Holmes had six goals and 13 points as a defender and anchored a Moccasin defense that limited opponents to 31 goals in 15 contests.

The Moccasins finished 7-7-1, 3-5 in the SSC.

Women's golfer Rachel Bell (2001-2002) was national runner-up in 2001 and finished fourth in 2002. The National Golf Coaches Association and GolfWeek Divison II Player of the Year, she was the SSC Female Athlete of the Year.

Men's soccer goalkeeper Cliff Dixon (1995-1997) posted an FSC record 11 career shutouts and helped the Mocs to the best-ever season record of 12-3-2 during his senior season.

As a senior in 1985, Dave McCorkle (1984-1985) posted an incredible 17-0 record and a 2.28 ERA as a senior helping the Moccasins baseball team to their 1985 national championship. A first-team All-American, he was named to the SSC Silver Anniversary Team.

In two seasons, softball pitcher Lisa McNeley (1996-1997) was 44-10 while twice earning AllAmerican honors as well as being named the SSC Female Athlete of the Year as a junior as a senior.

Steve Paramore (men’s golf. 2000-03), Wanda Graham (softball, 1990-93), and Lucresia West (women’s basketball, 2002-05) were inducted into the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame in 2011.

1957-1969 Basketball Reunion A reunion is being planned for members of Moccasin men's basketball teams from 1957 through 1969. Jim Lee ’67 and Dave Shinkman ’64 are coordinating the event which will be held the weekend of Jan. 27-29 when the Moccasins play Rollins (Jan 28). Anyone who played for FSC during those years and who has not been contacted about the event can contact Jim at jim@agencybenefitscoach.com or at 863640-2103 for more details.

Eric Larson (left), who was fifth at last year’s NCAA regional, was FSC’s lone representative on the All-Sunshine State Conference men’s cross country team. Larson finished third in this year’s SSC meet, marking the fourth straight year he finished in the top five at the conference meet, and qualified for the NCAA national championship.

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Kudos Prof. Erica Bernheim Wins Poetry Award Getting a poetry collection published is so difficult these days, Dr. Erica Bernheim, Assistant Professor of English at FSC, had almost given up on her dream of seeing her own manuscript published.

Then she learned she had won the top prize in a poetry contest from 42 Miles Press. In addition to receiving $1,000, her collection, The Mimic Sea, will be published next year.

“I couldn’t sleep. When it was 3 a.m., I called my father, who was in Italy. It’s the culmination of something I’ve been working on for years,” said Bernheim.

Bernheim, who is in her fourth year of teaching at FSC, will give a book tour next fall, with readings scheduled at Indiana University in South Bend, home of 42 Miles Press; New York; Chicago; and Iowa City, Iowa.

At FSC, she teaches two creative writing courses, one on poetry and one on fiction, and a course that teaches multiple genres of creative writing, including nonfiction and drama.

Garcia's Voices From Mariel Earns Acclaim Dr. Jose Garcia, Associate Professor of Latin American Studies at FSC, and his parents were among nearly 125,000 Cuban citizens in 1980 who crowded barely seaworthy boats in search of a better life in America.

Dr. Garcia’s desire to rediscover his Cuban heritage was the impetus for a new documentary, Voices From Mariel.

In the film, Dr. Garcia and the film’s producers conduct numerous interviews with other Mariel survivors willing to share their stories. They also return to Cuba to document his experiences as he reconnects with loved ones still living in Cuba today. Jesse Larson ’09 was a member of the NFocus film production crew.

Voices From Mariel continues to capture national acclaim and was screened in a nationwide college tour this fall. It won the Best of the Festival award at the Alexandria (Va.) Film Festival in November and secured the Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary at the Gasparilla International Film Festival in Tampa earlier this year.

To watch the trailer and learn more about the film, visit www.voicesfrommariel.com.

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Faculty/Staff

Dr. Beth Bradford competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships during the weekend in Las Vegas. Dr. Bradford, an assistant professor of communication, finished 49th in her age group out of 211 competitors.

Dr. Carl Brown, the William F. Chatlos Professor of Business and Economics, was featured on both the Dollars & Sense radio show and WTVT Channel 13. He spoke on the local and national economy as well as provided insight into the current hike in gas prices. He also recently presented a report on the Polk County economy to the City of Lakeland.

Dr. James M. Denham, Professor of History and Director of the Lawton M. Chiles Center for Florida History, delivered a speech derived from one of his books, A Rogue’s Paradise: Crime and Punishment in Antebellum Florida, 1821-1861, at the Bonita Springs Historical Society on Feb. 4. He also was interviewed by Tampa’s Fox 13 News about the new exhibition of paintings by Florida artist Robert Butler which are on display in the L. Kirk and Sarah D. McKay Archives Building.

Denham invited Butler to organize the exhibition.

Dr. Catherine R. Eskin, Associate Professor of English and Director of the English Computer Lab, was interviewed with her children by the Tampa Fox affiliate regarding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. They also marched in a local parade.

Dr. Jose Manuel Garcia, Associate Professor of Latin American Studies and Chair of the Modern Languages Department, traveled to China in December as part of the 2010 Winter Chinese Bridge Delegation led by the USF Confucius Institute. The program provided Garcia and other participants a personal experience with the Chinese language and culture.

Sue Stanley-Green, Director of the Athletic Training Education Program and an Associate Professor of Athletic Training at Florida Southern College, was featured in an article about women working as athletic trainers on the website Training & Conditioning. www.trainingconditioning.com/2011/08/29/women_on_the_ field/index.php Dr. Jennifer King, Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Educational Technology Center at FSC, was named one of 50 Innovators of Technology in Education in the inaugural 2011 Converge Yearbook, which is a compilation of trends and innovations in technology in education. The Yearbook is published by the Center for Digital Education and Converge magazine.

Dr. Mark Switzer, adjunct instructor of guitar in the music Department, performed Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the Imperial Symphony Orchestra in a concert in Lakeland on Oct. 25.

Dr. John Welton, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, was part of an interdisciplinary team that conducted a study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The study, recently published in the Journal of Nursing Administration, found that magnet hospitals are also more likely to have higher rates of adoption of National Quality Forum (NQF) Safe Practices than non-magnet hospitals. A private nonprofit organization that develops and implements a national strategy for health care quality measurement and reporting, the NQF has endorsed 30 evidence-based practices that improve patient safety.

At the annual conference of the Florida College English Association (FCEA) Oct. 1214, Dr. Rebecca Saulsbury presented a paper, “Negotiating the Generational Divide: Chick Lit and Feminism(s),” and Dr. Keith Huneycutt delivered his paper, “Henry Short & the Watson Trilogy Revisions for Peter Matthiessen’s Shadow Country.” Dr. Peter Schreffler, chair of the department, also presented his paper, “By His Words You Shall Know Him: A Rhetorical Analysis of Governor Rick Scott’s Communication with the General Public and the Media.” Dr. Claudia Slate, former editor of Florida Studies, received a copy of the 2010 edition of the journal, which is dedicated to her this year. In addition, Dr. Huneycutt received this year’s FCEA Distinguished Colleague Award.

Trustees

Clayton Hollis ’80 was presented the Silver Beaver award by the Thunderbird District of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is the highest honor given by the Boy Scouts to an adult leader.

Robert E. Puterbaugh is the 2011 recipient of the Harrison-Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award from the Polk Museum of Art. The award was presented to Mr. Puterbaugh on Oct. 13, at a New Orleans-style jazz dinner held in his honor at the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club.

Mr. George Rogers of Lakeland, a member of the Florida Southern College Board of Trustees, has been named to the board of directors of the GEICO companies. He joined GEICO in 1969.

Friends

Lois Cowles Harrison of Lakeland was honored by the League of Women Voters of Polk County in October with an “Influential Woman of the 20th Century” award.

Classnotes ’27

Lamar Louise Curry was featured in an article in The Miami Herald, citing her as an inspiration for her 33 years as a public school teacher in the Miami area. Miss Curry is 104 and active in the Coral Gables Garden Club, the Women’s Guild at the University of Miami and Miami Pioneers & Natives of Dade.

Employment Technologies Corp. of Winter Park, Fla., had one of its software products, EASy Simulation – Virtual Customer, named a Top HR Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive magazine. Joseph Sefcik is president of Employment Technologies.

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Joan S. Hust has published her first book, Coal Miner’s Granddaughter, about her childhood memories.

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Frank Becker has published a book, The Depression Proof Church, which is available from Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. He divides his time between speaking, writing and directing Cross Trainers Ministries. He and his wife, Joy, live in Spring, Texas.

Paul Shepherd is a candidate for Town Board council in Shelter Island, New York.

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Hilda Rosselli is starting her 10th year as Dean of the Western Oregon University College of Education. She received the 2010 Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Preparation. Hilda enjoys spending time horseback riding, photography, cooking and enjoying the beauty of Oregon.

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry appointed Connie Ware of Marshall, Texas, to the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents. Ware is president and CEO of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce and vice president of Ware Machine and Supply Inc.

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Rob Atchley, former FSC Chaplain and adjunct faculty member, has been appointed Wing Chaplain for the Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol / United States Air Force Auxiliary.

He has served as a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol since 1999.

His wife, Sue (Hansen) Atchley '72, is a data specialist in the Florida Southern advancement office.

Lt. Col. William H. Northacker has published a book, Cawnpore: Double Ganges Massacre, a detailed analysis of the siege and subsequent tragic massacre of Cawnpore during the Indian mutiny of 1857. The book is available at Amazon. com. Col. Northacker served in the U.S. Army Special Forces for 38 years, taught high school in New York and is now retired.

Green Fleet magazine recently recognized Bruce Chesson as one of 50 Sustainability All-Stars for making significant sustainability contributions in the transportation fleet industry. Bruce is alternative fuel program manager for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where he has worked since 2004. Approximately 75 percent of the center’s ground fleet runs on alternative fuels.

Jill McGaffigan has written an inspirational book, Run with Abandon, which will be available in bookstores in March. Copies can be ordered directly from Jill by writing to her at 6243 Forestwood Dr. E., Lakeland, FL, 33811.

Kathy Scher '80 (middle), with her daughters, Kristin (left) and Kelly (right).

Kathy Scher was featured in an article in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, along with her two daughters, Kristin and Kelly. Kathy’s daughters are following her example of playing college volleyball, then returning to South Florida to teach and coach at their alma mater, Cardinal Gibbons High School. Kathy lives in Deerfield Beach.

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Edward M. Rodriguez has been named President/CEO of the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce in Gulf Shores. He had been President of the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce in Warner Robins, Georgia, since 2007.

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The Rev. Durwood Oscar Foshee III became the new senior pastor in July of First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables.

’85

Iris Albritton recently accompanied former student Kimberly Milton, soprano, in a concert at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Winter Haven. Iris maintains a busy performance schedule and a private teaching studio. Kimberly likewise has had numerous singing engagements, including one this season with Opera Tampa.

Dan Richey '80 in his Riverfont Groves, Inc. plant

Dan Richey, president and CEO of Riverfront Groves, Inc., in Vero Beach, was featured in an article in The Packer, a trade publication for the fresh produce industry. Dan, a member of the 1978 national champion baseball team, is a current FSC Trustee and former chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission.

Bob Flynn, former sports information department writer, is now an editor at the online baseball news website, Through the Fence Baseball (www. throughthefencebaseball.com). He lives in Gloucester, Va.

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Classnotes The Southwest Florida Community Foundation Board of Trustees appointed Sarah Owen as chief executive officer. Owen formerly served as CEO of Community Cooperative Ministries Inc., a local nonprofit serving the homeless and hungry across Southwest Florida. She is also the founder and co-author of What’s Next, A Guide for Single Mothers & Their Children which is currently being marketed as Fresh Start for Single Mothers and Their Children.

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Joseph Norton is running for a second three-year term on the Caldwell, N.J., Council in November’s municipal elections.

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Andy Tuck to the Florida Transportation Commission. Andy has been a production manager at C. Elton Crews Inc., in Sebring, since 2008. He has been a member of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council since 2009 and a member of the Highlands County School Board since 2006.

Eric Groth, president and executive producer of Outside da Box, was interviewed in October on the CatholicTV Network talk show This is the Day. Outside da Box produces short films on topics such as sexuality, teen culture, discipleship, being Catholic, life’s obstacles, Confirmation, and prayer.

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David Campo is running for a seat on the Waterford (Conn.) Board of Education. It’s his first run for public office.

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Dr. Claudia V. Orellana has opened a psychiatry practice, Behavioral Health Medical Center, which specializes in general, child and adolescent psychiatry in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Orellana received a master's degree and medical degree from LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine in Shreveport.

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Anthony Paul Lerie, writing under the pen name Anthony Paull, has published a novel, Outtakes of A Walking Mistake. A filmmaker and entertainment journalist, he writes the syndicated column The Dating Diet and has released two short films and a music video. His book is available on Amazon.com.

Christopher Todd Willis has joined the Jacksonville office of McGuireWoods LLP as an associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department.

He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He was previously an associate with Jorden Burt, LLP in Washington, D.C. He received his law degree from the University of Florida.

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Peter Morey is a student at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, S.C. He is serving a one-year internship at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Killeen, Texas. He plans to complete his master of divinity degree and become a military chaplain.

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Tammy L. (Converse) Wolf reports, “My daughter, Kennedy Grace Wolf, was born on 12/7/10. She has had a rough first year including two major surgeries but is happy and healthy just in time for her first birthday!”

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Ben Taylor '10 (left) in the Golfing World production truck and Patrik Dandanell '09 (right) on the golf course.

Diana Mainieri, assistant editor of the Southwest Orlando Bulletin, was coordinator and hostess for the inaugural Southwest Orlando Idol competition. Mainieri earned her bachelor’s in mass communication, with a concentration in broadcast, print and online journalism.

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Katherine Ann Doerr was valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She is employed as a veterinary physician at the University of California, Davis, serving a residency in dermatology.

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Daniel Bair just returned from a one-year deployment in Afghanistan.

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Victoria Vanacore received a perfect score on her board exam to become a physician’s assistant and will graduate at the top of her class at Nova Southeastern University.

Ben Taylor and Patrik Dandanell ’09 were featured in a news video from Golfing World that showed their work for New Zealand-based Virtual Eye creating computer animations for telecasts of the European Tour pro golf tournaments. The video was posted on YouTube (www.youtube. com/watch?v=Jzq_8k82ATk).

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Laura Carns, Teacher of the Year at Kingsford Elementary School in Mulberry, Fla., used $1,200 in grant money during the past two years to buy educational games that help her students, mostly migrants, learn math and reading skills. She was featured in an article in The Ledger.

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Scott Comer ’07 and Heather Little ’06 married on Anna Maria Island, Fla., on April 2, 2011. They met in February 2004 at the Kappa Delta Krush party. From left to right in the picture: Jen Brown ’05, Paul Weaver ’08, Curt Serata, Lauren (Belcher) Serata ’06, Megan Little, Brad Stainsby ’03, Heather Comer, Scott Comer, Georganna Little, Tim Reed ’06.

We enjoy sharing your news and photos with your fellow alumni. Please submit items for publication to the Alumni Office at alumni@flsouthern.edu, or by mail to the Alumni Office, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698. Don’t forget to include your class year, and we invite you to include a photograph!

L-R: Megan Chodora '03, Kate Lahey '03, Ruth Lee Dec '02, bride Sonia Wade Lorenz '03, and Ashley Chapman '03

Brent Edward Ellis ’01, a member of Kappa Alpha Order, was married on October 8 to Andrea Elise Masley in Daytona Beach. Groomsmen included FSC alumni and Kappa Alpha Brothers Matthew Barrett ’01, Jason Beaudet ’02 and Jay Voelpel ’02, along with Frank Cipolla. Bridesmaids included FSC alumna and Sister of Kappa Delta Missie Ellis ’98, along with Allison Klettke, Amy Munn, and Danna Finocchio. The couple resides in Orlando.

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In Memoriam A Demand for Excellence, a Love of Life: George Crutchfield ’55

By Dr. Victoria Wuertz ’76 Editor’s note: Dr. George T. Crutchfield held the John and Eleanor Miller Chair in Communication 1994-1995 and 2000-2001. He served as interim chairman of FSC’s Department of Communications, 2000-2001. He died in Virginia March 15, 2011.

Dr. Wuertz retired in 2011 as Associate Professor of Communication.

I remember the first time I met George Crutchfield. He walked into the Communications department, dressed impeccably, and exuded an aura of professionalism and power. He looked me directly in the eyes and introduced himself. I saw a delightful twinkle in his eyes − it was that twinkle that gave him away. In that moment, I knew this man was everything I had heard: an exceptional journalist, an outstanding educator, a Boy Scout leader who received a Silver Beaver award, but more importantly, a man with joie de vivre.

George’s love of the English language was renowned.

His grammar was impeccable, and he would physically wince when someone would use a word or a phrase incorrectly.

Occasionally, I would sit in one of his classes to listen to him talk about editing or watch him take a story apart. George never minced words with the students about their work. If the work was poor, George told the student. If it was good, George praised the student.

Former FSC journalism professor Marie Hardin, who worked with George in the prestigious Dow Jones News Fund editing program, used to tell me how George had a sharp eye for talent. Through his years as chair of the journalism program at Virginia Commonwealth University and in the Dow Jones program, George worked with countless students. Marie remarked, “There are literally hundreds of journalists across the country who in some way owe their career success to George Crutchfield.”

George’s warmth and kindness (which he hid under that gruff “old codger” exterior), his demand for excellence, his devotion to journalism education, and his love for life, his family, and FSC made him a truly exceptional man.

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Margaret Gilbert, FSC’s “Dr. G,” Dies at 82

Henry Hartje, Who Taught Math for 33 Years, Dies

Dr. Margaret Lois Gilbert, Nelson C. White Professor of Life Sciences Emerita and former chair of the natural sciences and mathematics division, died on February 18, 2011, in Kingston, R.I. She was 82.

Dr. Henry C. Hartje Jr., who served Florida Southern College with distinction from 1965 until his retirement in 2001 as professor and chairman of the Department of Mathematics, died Oct. 3, 2011, in Lakeland. He was 84.

Dr. Gilbert, known as “Peg” by her family and close friends and “Dr. G” by her students, was a cherished member of the Florida Southern College faculty for 45 years. During her career, Dr. Gilbert received numerous awards, including Distinguished Teaching Professor at FSC in 1981; the Meritorious Teaching Award, given by the Association of Southeastern Biologists; and she was chosen as an Outstanding Educator of America in 1975.

A native of Arkansas, Dr. Hartje earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Central Arkansas, master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi and Louisiana State University, and the Ed.D. from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Gilbert graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rhode Island in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in botany and earned her Ph.D. in plant ecology from the University of Wisconsin. She was a member of the Botanical Society of America, the American Institute of Biological Sciences, the Ecology Society of America, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Upon her retirement, many of her former students wrote letters to express their appreciation for her contributions to their lives. One student wrote, “As an advisor, she was everyone’s ideal mother. … Most important of all, she cared.”

She is survived by three siblings and eight nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the faculty at FSC from 1965 to 1968 and rejoined the College in 1971, where he served for the remainder of his career. He was chairman of the department for 27 years. Upon his retirement, colleagues in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science honored Dr. Hartje by naming the department’s annual lecture program that he was instrumental in establishing The Hartje Lecture Series. He was honored as Professor Emeritus upon his retirement.

Dr. Hartje is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Hartje, two children, Rhonda Barstow '84 and Eric Hartje '86; a granddaughter, and two siblings. Donations may be made to The Hartje Lecture Series at Florida Southern College.

In Memoriam 1930s Wilma E. Bussey ’38 of Holmes Beach, Fla., died Aug. 4.

She was an elementary school teacher in Belle Glade and West Palm Beach before her retirement. Mrs. Bussey was a 75-year member of Alpha Chi Omega.

She was an active volunteer in her local community.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Griffin of Reston, Va.; a son, Arthur Bussey III of Holmes Beach; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Edna Rice Vickery ’38 died Aug. 7 in Atlanta. She received a B.S. from FSC in home economics and later earned an M. Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. Mrs. Vickery worked in the Palm Beach County School System for 31 years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. (Vick) Vickery, Mrs. Vickery is survived by a daughter, Eileen Vickery Thurmond of Atlanta; a granddaughter; a brother and two sisters.

Frances Slaughter Wynn ’38, of Orlando, died Saturday, Sept. 17. She was a volunteer with several local civic organizations. Mrs. Wynn’s husband, Frank Wynn, preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister; four children, Susan Wynn Pratt, Tom Wynn, Marcie Wynn, and Richard Wynn; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Catherine Wilson Howe ’39 died July 21 in Richmond, Va. She earned a B.A. in education at FSC and a master of education from the College of William and Mary. She was a teacher and counselor in the Hampton, Va., city schools until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walton Wilson and Alfred Howe. She is survived by two sons, Walton Wilson of Lakeland and David Wilson of Richmond; a daughter, Sarah Peters of Richmond; and five grandchildren.

1940s Dr. Duane G. Clarke ’40 of Lansdale, Penn., died May 25. He received master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from The Pennsylvania State University.

His professional career of almost 40 years was spent with Rohm and Haas Company in research engineering and environmental control. He was active in several ecological and water conservation organizations and agencies and was awarded the National DAR Conservation Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Frank H. Morley Jr. ’40 of Sandy Springs, Ga., died Aug. 7. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and the Southern Vagabonds at FSC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, earning a Bronze Star. In his sixties, he returned to college, earning a master’s degree in psychology from West Georgia College. Mr. Morley was retired from the Prudential Insurance Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, and a daughter, Helen May. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Pirkle of Tifton, Ga., and Pat West of Roswell, Ga.; a son, Frank H. Morley III of Sandy Springs; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Donald W. Rankin ’40 died Aug. 14 in Sebring, Ohio.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew 68 combat missions in World War II. After graduating from FSC, he earned a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and returned to his hometown of Alliance, Ohio, where he taught journalism, psychology and English, retiring in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Carole Essy of Des Moines, Iowa; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Victor Rankin ’41 and a nephew, David Rankin ’66.

Mary Ella Madden ’46 died on June 24 in Winter Haven, Fla. She graduated from Florida Southern College with a degree in elementary education. Miss Madden taught at Eagle Lake Elementary School for 45 years. She was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. '

1950s Simon Abe Kinsey, Jr. ’50 died Oct. 15 in Madison, Fla. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Kinsey worked his way through FSC as a barber, earning a degree in education. He later received a master’s in education from the University of Florida. He was a teacher and principal of Madison Elementary School. He held various offices in the Department of Elementary School Principals of the Florida Education Association, including chairman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Ezell Kinsey. He is survived by his sons, Bobby, Abe, and William Kinsey; a daughter, Candy Sisto; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Jane Cameron White ’50 died on June 17 in Lake Wales, Fla. She received a degree in speech arts and elementary education from FSC. She was president of Delta Zeta sorority and the Panhellenic Association. She was the sweetheart of Theta Chi Fraternity, Miss Southern 1950 and the recipient of an award for meritorious service from FSC. Mrs. White was active in community affairs. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John R. White Jr.; daughters Victoria Kelley White and Kimberly White Boyer; a son, John R. White III; two granddaughters and one great-grandson.

Harold J. Quis Jr. ’51 died Oct. 12 in Newark, N.J. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. After working for Celanese Corporation and Union Camp Corporation, he was the owner of X-RAIL Corporation in Newark, which operated and maintained train terminals around the country to safely contain hazardous chemicals. Mr. Quis was appointed to the Newark Transportation Council and the Bernardsville, N.J., Board of Adjustment. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Anne Garrett, Daphne Diane Quis, and Aimee Suzanne Quis; three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.

William R. “Bill” Valentine ’51 died Aug. 28 in Gainesville, Ga. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army in Italy. He worked as salesman and manager for parts manufacturing companies, retiring in 1992 as senior vice president for sales for the Genuine Parts Company. Mr. Valentine was active in Junior Achievement of Greater Atlanta and a member of the board of directors of the National Automotive Parts Association. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; sons Steven Valentine of Alexandria, Va., and David Valentine of Gainesville, Ga.; a daughter, Christina Adams of Albuquerque, N.M.; 10 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a brother.

John C. Freeland ’52 of Sebring, Fla., died July 12. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He earned a bachelor's degree from Florida Southern College and a master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Mr. Freeland was a teacher and coach for more than 30 years, retiring as principal of Sebring High School in 1986. He was named the Florida High School Athletic Association Coach of the Year in 1972. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Dalrymple of Marathon, Fla., and Kathy L. Martin of Guntersville, Ala.; two sons, Robert Freeland of Sebring and Eddie Freeland of Lakeland; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley B. Freeland; a son, John W. Freeland; and also his second wife, Veronica Freeland.

Corning Fisk Tolle ’52 died July 17 in Greenwood, Ind. Mr. Tolle was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a managing claims adjuster for Fireman’s Fund Insurance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucretia. He is survived by his a son, Norton Tolle; two daughters, Charlene Carlson and Sara Syberg; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Wilfred Marvin Wood ’52 of Malibu, Calif., died May 30. A veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, he worked in the banking industry in New Jersey and Los Angeles. He was vice president of trusts for Security Pacific Bank. He was a member of the Malibu Navy League and the Malibu Optimist Club. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne; his son, David; and two granddaughters.

The Rev. William Patten Trobaugh ’53 died Nov. 19, 2009 in Sarasota, Fla. He was a retired Methodist minister, and a colonel in the U.S. Army, with whom he served a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma. Survivors include his sons, Ronald E. Trobaugh and John W. Trobaugh; eight grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren.

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Smith Adams ’54 died at her residence in Athens, Tenn., on Sept. 25. She was active in several civic and social organizations. Mrs. Adams retired in 2000 from First National Bank & Trust, Athens, as executive assistant to the Chairman of the Board and President. She is survived by her husband, Marc Adams; a son, Christopher Odell Adams; two grandchildren and a brother.

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In Memoriam Dorothy “Dottie” Hasken ’55 of Gainesville, Fla., died on Aug. 18. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She focused her life on raising her children and volunteering in their schools and at the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Hasken. Survivors include three daughters, Elaine Hill of Gainesville, Julie Paxton of Gainesville, and Shirley Holmes of Sarasota; a son, Edward Carroll of Cape Coral; eight grandchildren; and a sister.

Patty Palmer Horlacher ’55 died June 17 in Stratham, N.H. She graduated first in her class from FSC with a degree in elementary education and later earned a master's degree in reading specialization from Pennsylvania State University. Mrs. Horlacher was the director of the remedial and enrichment reading programs in the Avon, Conn., school system when she retired. She is survived by her husband, Steve; and a daughter, Sally Huebner. She was preceded in death by a daughter.

Joyce “Joy” Goldberg ’58 died on Aug. 19 in Bradenton. She graduated from FSC with a bachelor’s degree in home economics and worked for the State of Florida as a juvenile social worker. In addition, she held sales and management positions with Burdines Department Store. She is survived by a daughter, Rondi Jennings; a son, Ryan Goldberg; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by a companion, George McKissick.

Gary Farrell ’59 died Sept. 16 in Bradenton. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Mr. Farrell managed Sears catalog stores and auto centers throughout central Florida. He later worked for the State of Florida until his second retirement. He is survived by his wife, Donna Farrell; a daughter, Deborah Lynn Punzak; and a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick.

Jack L. Levine ’59 of Destin, Fla., died Sept. 26.

In his professional career, he was an agent for Equitable Life Insurance. He is survived by his former wife, Nancy Levine Johnson of DeFuniak Springs; daughters Lindsay Reed Levine and Missy Levine McDonald; a son, Franklin Jay Levine; and three grandchildren.

1960s C. Boyce Howell ’60 of Rogers, Ark., died June 20.

He earned a degree in economics and business from FSC and was a social worker and supervisor in data communications for the State of Florida in the Department of Health and Rehab Services.

After moving to Arkansas in 1997, he worked in communications for Walmart. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Howell; two sons, Dale Howell and Keith Howell; a daughter, Evelyn; two stepsons and a stepdaughter; five grandsons and eight stepgrandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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Ann D. Stolz Thayer ’60 of Winter Haven died Oct. 6.

She started skiing at Cypress Gardens as an aqua maid at age 13 and was Miss Central Florida 1956.

She earned a degree in education and taught elementary school in Winter Haven. Mrs. Thayer won a Points of Light award for starting Project Love, a program for low-income children. She is survived by her husband, Tom Thayer Sr. '61; two daughters, Ginny Dunson and Susie Thayer; a son, Tommy Thayer; her mother, Myrtice Stolz; five grandchildren and a sister.

Basil Lee Fain ’61 died Aug. 23 in Fulton, Miss. He attended Louisiana State University on a football scholarship and earned a degree from Memphis State University. A U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, Mr. Fain taught science for almost 20 years in schools in Lakeland and was president of the Polk County Teachers Association. His last position was teaching with the Division of the Blind at Tupelo (Miss.) Rehabilitation Center. Survivors include his wife, Brenda “Suzy” Fain; three daughters, Shelli Marie Pafford and Linda Kaye Robinson of Lakeland, and Lacie Lee Fain of Fulton; five grandchildren; and a sister.

Dr. Martin D. McKay ’61 died July 1 in St. Augustine, Fla. He earned music education degrees from FSC and Eastern Kentucky University and a Ph.D. in special education from The Ohio State University.

He taught vocal and instrumental music for more than 25 years in schools in Tennessee, Georgia and Kentucky, and he was coordinator of gifted and talented education for Cambridge, Ohio, city schools and for Guernsey (Ohio) County. He is survived by his wife, Carol; a daughter, Katherine Levy; a grandson and three siblings.

JoAnn Cherry ’63 of Parrish, Fla., died April 3, 2010.

She is survived by her husband, Herb, with whom she enjoyed ballroom dancing.

Jerry Fojtik ’63 of Auburndale died June 6, 2010. He was retired from the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. He is survived by his wife, Marty; a son, Bradley D. Fojtik; four daughters, Kerry Prisoc, Monica Hubmann, Angela Johnson, and Mary Fojtik; seven grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.

Elaine Stokes ’64 died July 25 in Lakeland. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from FSC and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Rollins College. Mrs. Stokes was an educator for 26 years with the Polk County School Board. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl. She is survived by two daughters, Lois McDermott and Arvilla Lemanski; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.

Tim Eisnaugle ’65, a standout player on the men’s basketball team from 1962 to 1964, died March 23 in Sarasota. Tim was a two-time team MVP. In the 1963-64 season he averaged 23.0 points and 14.4 rebounds. His season scoring average ranks second in FSC history and his rebounding average ranks fifth. For his career, he averaged 18.3 points and 12.1 rebounds, marks which rank in FSC’s career top ten. After graduation, he played in leagues traveling the Caribbean and later became the general manager of the Sarasota Stingers, a semi-pro team. Around Sarasota, where he owned landscaping and gardening businesses, Tim was known as “Mr. Basketball.” He is survived by his wife, Judi; a daughter, Kim Chaffin; a son, Jeffrey; three grandchildren; his brother, Eric ’68, of Sebring; and five nieces and nephews, including State Rep. Eric J. Eisnaugle ’00, Ian Eisnaugle ’08, and current FSC student Morgan Eisnaugle.

Rocco F. Capabianco ’67 died Aug. 17 in Palm Harbor, Fla. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon at FSC. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; three daughters, Linda and Cheryl Capabianco and Gail McEvoy; a son, Skip Maxwell; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister.

Lynne L. Locke ’69 of Clermont, Fla., died Sept. 1. She earned a B.A. in Education and Fine Arts from FSC and a masters in early childhood education from the University of South Florida. She taught in Polk County schools, where she earned several honors, including F.L.A.G. Teacher of the Year, Disney’s Teacherrific Award for Elementary Schools, and Outstanding Service to Polk County Schools. She is survived by her husband, Dan; a daughter, Kristine Springstun; two granddaughters and a sister.

Clinton E. Morrill ’69 of Brandon died July 16. He was a veteran of World War II. He owned Morrill Well Drilling. Mr. Morrill was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Hand. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia; a son, Kevin Morrill; a daughter, Delores Morrill; six grandchildren and a sister.

In Memoriam 1970s Bergon Brokaw II ’70 died June 21 in Lakeland. He earned a B.S. in biology and chemistry from FSC and a B.A. and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of South Florida. Mr. Brokaw was a certified public accountant and registered investment advisor, and he began his own firm in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Susan; a daughter, Anna Kay Rice; his mother; and two grandchildren.

Glen C. Barton ’83 died Aug. 8 in Tallahassee, Fla. He served in the U.S. Air Force with a tour of duty in Vietnam. He earned degrees in finance and marketing from FSC. Mr. Barton was formerly CFO and Senior Vice President of Florida Bankers Association, served with Habitat for Humanity International, and was at the time of his death Vice President of U.S. Operations with The Fuller Center for Housing. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; a son, Brian; a daughter, Jennifer; a grandson and two sisters.

Steven L. Householder ’70 died July 14 in Euless, Texas. He was a veteran of Vietnam and earned a master’s in business administration from Rollins College after his graduation from FSC. Mr. Householder had a 30-year career in the insurance industry. He is survived by his wife, Peggie; three sons, Stephen Kolski, Samuel Kolski, and Christian Kolski; and five grandchildren.

Michael W. Clarkson ’83 died June 25 in Atlanta.

He had a 20-year career as an executive of cellular phone companies, most recently with AT&T Wireless in Atlanta. He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Larry Birchell; his parents, Larry and Barbara Clarkson of Marietta, Georgia; two sisters; and five nieces and nephews.

Martha A. Chapman ’71 died Aug. 10 in Birmingham, Ala. She was employed 25 years by American Osment Company. She is survived by her husband, Jim; a daughter, Lynn Jacobsen; two sons, Jim and Andy Chapman; her mother, Margaret P. Alderman; a sister; and seven grandchildren.

Joanne Edith Brzostowski ’87 died July 11 in Orlando.

She had a career as a bookkeeper, a waitress and a real estate agent. She earned a B.S. in Nursing from FSC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred L. Brzostowski. She is survived by two sisters, Genevieve E. Solda of Peabody Mass., and Mary A. Benedetto of Springfield, Va.; and a brother, Anthony F. Luca of Cape Canaveral.

John Daniel Burress Sr. ’73 of Orlando died May 9. He was retired from the United States Air Force and the City of Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons John Scott Burress and Dr. John D. Burress Jr.; a brother and two granddaughters.

William R. Selby ’75 of Winter Park died July 23. He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force who served in WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Selby then became an air traffic controller, retiring in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Deloris; a daughter, Debra Wingo; a granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and a sister. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Ann Selby.

Victor Neupauer ’79 of Brooksville, Fla., died on May 29, 2010. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Delta Airlines. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; a daughter, Jennifer Duffy; three sisters and two brothers.

1980s Kevin Sims ’80 died Sept. 22 in Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Sims.

He is survived by his mother, Ellen Sims, and a sister.

William Mitchell “Mitch” Ayers ’83 died Sept. 20 in Jersey Shore, N.J. His career spanned 30 years in the health care profession. He most recently worked at Susquehanna Health System in Williamsport, PA, as Patient Care Manager for the Oncology/Dialysis Unit.

He also taught part-time at Pennsylvania College of Technology in the RN and LPN programs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Ayers is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Mary Michelle “Shelly” Feerrar and Courtney D. Bell; and four grandchildren.

Richard Curlis McDonald MBA ’87 of Lakeland died on June 27. He received his B.S. in mathematics from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He was Chief Accountant for the City of Lakeland for 30 years, and retired in 2005. Survivors include his wife, Carol Evans McDonald; daughters Erin Elizabeth McDonald and Megan Suzanne McDonald; and a brother.

1990s Nicholas J. Cusack ’91 died Oct. 7 in Orlando. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Cusack.

Christina M. Coates ’99 died Sept. 20 in Winter Haven. She earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of South Florida and was a professor at Warner University in Lake Wales. Prior to that, she was a professor at Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, La. She is survived by her parents, Renee Coates and Albert E. Coates; a brother and her grandparents.

Jennifer Lynn Seagraves ’99 died Oct. 30 in Orlando.

She was an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority which she served as chaplain, vice-president and alumna advisor. After graduating from FSC, she was a teacher. Ms. Seagraves is survived by her father, William Seagraves; her mother and stepfather, Carol and Ken Mathews; a sister and a brother; and two grandmothers.

Faculty Dr. William Grierson, a former adjunct instructor in the evening program, died Aug. 26 in Winter Haven.

Dr. Grierson was born in England and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. After earning a Ph.D. from Cornell University, he worked for the University of Florida Institute for Food and Agricultural Services in Lake Alfred, and he taught evening classes in FSC’s citrus program during the 1950s and 1960s. He retired from UF as professor emeritus in 1982. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Grierson-Jackson, and a son, John.

He is survived by a son, Peter Grierson; and two granddaughters.

Staff Harold L. “Sonny” Broise, a former staff member of the Facilities Maintenance department, died Sept. 19 in Lakeland. Mr. Broise worked in Facilities Maintenance for more than 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, a stepdaughter and a stepson. He is survived by two stepsons and by 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Margaret Josephine McGlade, a former house mother, died Oct. 16 in Mount Carmel, Ill. She was a house mother at FSC for 14 years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymon Mullinax and Joseph McGlade. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Wood and Jennefer Keith; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister.

Michael Vincent O’Brien, a foreman in the Facilities Maintenance department, died July 19 in Lakeland.

Mr. O’Brien is survived by his wife, nine children, six grandchildren, his father, and four siblings.

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