Tech Action: Winter 2015 by Clay Wyllia

TECH ACTION ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE | WINTER 2015

SURTEVALL SHINES IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT WITH NCAA HONOR

Tech’s Fight On Spirit Evident As you receive this issue of Tech Action magazine, the holiday season is well underway. It is a time of year when we focus on family and the joy of giving. The spirit of giving swept the Arkansas Tech Family early this year, as evidenced by the tremendous support that you gave to the inaugural SignATUre Weekend of Giving during Homecoming 2015. More than $30,000 was raised, the vast majority of which was designated for the new Fight On Fund. This initiative is designed to assist students who have experienced unforeseen changes in their life circumstances and thus no longer have the resources necessary to persist to graduation. Gifts to the Fight On Fund will allow students to do just that — Fight On — and maintain their pursuit of the life-changing benefits of a college degree. Examples of the “Fight On!” spirit at Arkansas Tech were all around us this fall. Perhaps the best example was our Wonder Boys football team, which overcame the tragic death of teammate Zemaric Holt just before the start of fall practice to put together Tech’s best season in six years. The 2015 season reached its crescendo on Nov. 14 when the Wonder Boys bounced back from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Harding University 27-24. With the win,

Arkansas Tech finished the regular season 8-3 overall and earned an invitation to a postseason bowl game. As we prepare to turn the calendar to 2016, how will you Fight On? Will you encourage a prospective student in your hometown to take a campus tour? Will you attend a basketball doubleheader to cheer on the Golden Suns and the Wonder Boys? Will you make a gift to the Arkansas Tech Foundation to benefit the next generation of the Tech Family? Will you proudly wear the green and gold? Thank you for your continued support of Arkansas Tech. Best wishes to you and yours for a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Sincerely,

Kelly Davis Director of Alumni Relations

Alumni Association Board of Directors President: Truman Hill ‘70 President Elect: Kendall Tabor ‘88 & ‘92 Leila Bean Dockery ‘77 12/15

Kendall Tabor ‘89 & ‘92 12/15

Ryan Ritchie ‘03 12/16

Megan Morris ‘09 & ‘14 12/17

Susan McIntyre Dunn ‘83 12/15

Adam Anderson ‘11 12/16

Ross White ‘08 & ‘12 12/16

Betty Snellings ‘62 12/17

Cody Hill ‘07 & ‘10 12/15

Larry Brown ‘10 12/16

Lacie Oels Bohannan ‘10 & ‘14 12/17

Tony Thompson ‘95 12/17

Sherry Nordin Polsgrove ‘81 12/15

Alyssa McTeer Carter ‘02 12/16

Sue Chiolino ‘68 & ‘86 12/17

Jimmy Rofkahr, Ozark Campus Rep.

Dustin Parsons ‘10 & ‘14 12/15

Denise Clayton ‘85 12/16

Travis Flower ‘11 12/17

Justin Price ‘01 12/15

Steve Kesner ‘77 12/16

Rick Hampton ‘75 12/17

Melissa Owens Steeves ‘07 12/15

Brad McBride ‘10 12/16

Keith Jesse ‘08 12/17

Tech Action, Volume 51, No. 3. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801 Director of Alumni Relations Kelly Davis Coordinator of Young Alumni & Student Philanthropy Alison Parks Taylor Coordinator of Alumni Communications & Events Aaron Jones Alumni Office Administrative Assistant Terry Holland-Finley

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Editorial Committee Kelly Davis, Jayne Jones, Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner Publications/Creative Services Felisha Weaver Director of New Media Carrie Harris Phillips Director of Athletic Communications Paul Smith

Cover Photograph NCAA Contributing Photographers Liz Chrisman, Tim Carr, Travis Clayton, Joshua Mashon, Elijah Moreno, Shelby Jones, Howard Ritchie E-mail address alumni@atu.edu Website www.techties.atu.edu

Tech Action is published by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, parents, friends and faculty/staff of Arkansas Tech University. We welcome manuscripts and photographs from our readers. Please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope if you would like your originals returned. Parents, if your son or daughter attended Tech and is no longer living at this address, please notify our office of his or her new address. Address updates can be submitted to the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling 479.968.0242 or by sending e-mail to alumni@atu.edu.

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HOMECOMING 2015 A season-high crowd of 6,976 fans watched as Arkansas Tech University earned a 30-12 Homecoming victory over nationally 20th-ranked Ouachita Baptist University at Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field in Russellville on Saturday, Oct. 10. It was the Wonder Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first win over a nationally-ranked opponent since 2009, and it helped Arkansas Tech go on to its first winning football season in six years. Stephanie Carter of Van Buren was crowned Homecoming queen 2015 during a pre-game ceremony. Carter is a senior rehabilitation science major. She is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Greek Programming Board. Carter has served the campus community as a resident assistant, orientation leader and summer student ambassador. Her parents are Sherri and Tony Carter. Also selected for the 2015 Arkansas Tech Homecoming court were senior Toni Cody of Sulphur Springs, Texas, junior Haley Owen of Subiaco, senior Hailey Robinson of Okmulgee, Okla., and senior Bailey Taylor of Rogers.

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Hemba/Young/Wojo

Parker/Bittle/Lievsay

Davis/Gunter/Possage

Steuber/Abington/McCoy

Murphy/Brown/Ritchie/Hill

Abington/McCoy/Steuber Wins 2015 Homecoming Golf Classic The three-man team of Chris Abington, Matt McCoy and Scott Steuber fired a 13-under par round of 59 to win the championship flight in the 2015 Arkansas Tech University Homecoming Golf Classic at Chamberlyne Country Club on Friday, Oct. 9. Abington, McCoy and Steuber won the title in a card-off, a process of comparing hole-by-hole scores that is regularly used to break ties in charity golf tournaments. As a result of the card-off, the team of Toppy Owens, Tommy Papasan and Max Sherry finished in second place with a score of 59. Adam Anderson, Clay Anderson and Dusty Bonds took third place in the championship flight with a round of 61.

First place in the senior championship flight went to the team of Jim Gray, Tommy Hindsman and Bob Manry. They shot 57. Bill Curtis won the closest to the line driving prize. Gregg Grant won the closest to the hole competition. A total of 26 three-person teams participated in the 2015 Homecoming Golf Classic. The annual event helps provide funds for the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship. Proceeds from the Homecoming Golf Classic have helped the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association fund more than $112,000 in scholarships over the past five years. |

2015 Arkansas Tech Homecoming Golf Classic, Chamberlyne Country Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Par 72 Championship Flight Chris Abington/Matt McCoy/Scott Steuber 59

Third Flight Steve Dixon/John Newton/Jamie Sorrells 69

Toppy Owens/Tommy Papasan/Max Sherry 59

Kent Bartlett/John Feltner/Mike King 69

Adam Anderson/Clay Anderson/Dusty Bonds 61

Ruben Camacho/Matt Fleming/Alan Ward 70

Matt Cooper/Adam Waldron/Jared Wood 62

Jerry Bridges/Rick Canada/Robbie Hudson 80

Scott Dorminy/Bryan Fisher/Heath Styles 62

Senior Championship Flight Jim Gray/Tommy Hindsman/Bob Manry 57

Alec Hemba/Todd Wojo/Jamey Young 62 Second Flight Chris Boudreaux/John Reno/Earnest Taylor 63

Bill Curtis/Wyn Norwood/David Rollans 59

Jimmy Cunningham/Nelson Ennis/Dan Lovelady 64

David Gatling/Jerry Gatling/David Robinson 62

Abby Davis/Mary Gunter/Niki Possage 65 Danny Hipps/Hayden Hipps/Russ Wright 67

Senior Second Flight Aaron Duvall/Ronnie Higgins/Truman Pew 64

Kevin Coleman/Kyle Johnson/Colten Wiles 67

David Fuller/Mike Fuller/Richard Thompson 65

Chris Cooper/Keith Moore/Alex Pipkin 67

Randy Bittle/Alvin Lievsay/Jim Parker 65

Gregg Grant/John Grant/Tom Steward 62

Todd Dennis/George Jones/Dan Nicholson 65 Larry Cotton/Larry LaFevers/Bob Ratchford 66 Bo Funderburk/John Rommel/Wendall Woodard 68

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SignATUre Weekend of Giving Tops $30,000 Members of the Arkansas Tech University community joined together to provide emergency assistance funds for students during the 2015 SignATUre Weekend of Giving Oct. 8-11. In all, more than 260 individuals donated more than $30,000 to the Arkansas Tech Foundation over the course of the event. Of the funds raised, more than $28,000 was designated to help Arkansas Tech establish the Fight On Fund. The new fund will provide emergency assistance for students facing unforeseen changes in their life circumstance that could prevent them from reaching graduation. The Arkansas Tech Foundation received a matching gift of $10,000 from an anonymous donor because members of the Tech family were able to raise $10,000 during the four-day event. “We are so appreciative to everyone that took part in our SignATUre Weekend of Giving,” said Caroline Vining, coordinator of annual giving programs. “Arkansas Tech is a family, and that is shown by the willingness of members of the Tech community to join together to help students facing difficulties. I know the students that receive assistance from the Fight On Fund will know exactly what it means to be part of the Tech family.”

Caroline Vining & Jerry the Bulldog

Individuals wishing to make a donation to the Fight On Fund may do so by visiting www.atu.edu/signaturegift. |

Todd Receives Fall 2015 Third Floor Caraway Girls Scholarship and they have returned to Homecoming for a reunion every year since.

The meaning and power of the phrase “pay it forward” was on full display during an Arkansas Tech University elementary education class in Tomlinson Hall room 110 on Friday, Oct. 9. A group of Arkansas Tech alumnae from the late 1950s surprised current Tech student Keri L. Todd of Ozark with a $2,050 scholarship to aid in her pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. “I am so surprised,” said Todd. “I want to express a heartfelt thank you. I have two boys, and they are my greatest motivation to be an elementary education major. This scholarship means the world.” The story of the scholarship dates back more than a half-century to a lifelong sisterhood that was developed by a group of women in Caraway Residence Hall. Their friendships were rekindled in 2009 when they gathered for Homecoming at Arkansas Tech,

That group of Arkansas Tech Class of 1959 alumnae calls itself the Third Floor Caraway Girls. Lou Nell McCraw Davis, a retired music teacher, spoke on their behalf during the surprise scholarship presentation. “I want to offer you two pieces of advice,” said Davis in speaking to the class. “Take your own personality into the classroom, and always remember the challenges that your students face…both those that you know of and those that you do not.” Past recipients of the Third Floor Caraway Girls Scholarship have included math education student Heather Gordon Neumeier of Russellville, pre-medical biology student Linda Du of Baoding, China and vocal music education major Michelle Einert of Ozone. |

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COMPETITIVENESS CAN TAKE A PERSON FAR IN LIFE... It took Rebecka Surtevall 4,819 miles from her home in Sweden to not only attend Arkansas Tech University, but to excel in the classroom and on the golf course as a student-athlete. “Growing up I was the only kid, and my parents treated me like I was one of them,” said Surtevall. “When my dad and I would play tennis matches, he would never let me win. I had to fight for it from the beginning. That competitiveness runs in my family. I like to compete and I like to win. It just comes naturally.” That innate drive to succeed made Surtevall one of nine individuals chosen as finalists for the 2015 NCAA Woman of the Year award. She was selected from a pool of more than 100,000 female studentathletes for one of the top honors in all of intercollegiate athletics. “It’s amazing,” said Surtevall. “I am truly, truly honored. This award would not be

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close to possible without the support from teachers, coaches, students and teammates at Arkansas Tech and family and friends back in Sweden. It wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t been in this environment. I strongly believe that. It doesn’t feel like my award. It feels like the entire school has been backing me. Everyone has a part of it.” Surtevall’s journey in golf started at the age of 6 when her mother put a club in her hands for the first time. She was also involved in soccer, swimming and floorball (a sport much like field hockey, but indoors), but eventually golf won her undivided attention. “I was not big into it at first,” said Surtevall, “but around 13 years old I got the hang of it and started enjoying it much more.” Surtevall and her parents worked with an organization named KILROY to explore

opportunities to attend college and play golf in the United States. “I came for a visit with my mom about a year before signing up for a school, and Arkansas Tech was one of those schools,” said Surtevall. “I immediately fell in love with the campus, the coach and the team. It sounds strange, but it kind of felt like home right from the start.” That comfortable environment allowed Surtevall’s golf game to flourish under the guidance of Golden Suns’ head golf coach Amy Anderson. “To be quite honest, before I came to the United States I did not practice a lot,” said Surtevall. “It was maybe two hours per week, if not less. Being under Coach Anderson and having that structure of knowing when to go to practice and what to do…it set me up for success, seeing that someone was paying a lot of attention and cared about me. It evolved from that.”

The renewed focus paid off immediately. Surtevall was Great American Conference women’s golf player of the year as a freshman during the league’s inaugural year in 2011-12. She earned the honor again as a sophomore in 2012-13…and again as a junior in 2013-14…and again as a senior in 2014-15, making her the only person to hold a GAC women’s golf player of the year award. As a senior, Surtevall had a scoring average of 75.19. She captured individual titles at the Golfweek Fall Invitational, Great American Conference Preview and Holiday Inn Express Central Region Invitational to complete her four-year career with 13 collegiate tournament victories. Surtevall was named to the 2015 Women’s Golf Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-America first team and the 2015 WGCA NCAA Division II All-Central Region first team. She was a four-time, first-team All-GAC selection and a three-time AllAmerican. Surtevall was also named GAC female athlete of the year in 2013-14 and 2014-15. She qualified for the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championship in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Her third-place finish in 2014 is the highest individual finish by an Arkansas Tech student-athlete in NCAA national competition. Surtevall gives much of the credit for her success back to Anderson. “My coach, she can adapt based upon the situation,” said Surtevall. “She can be your

best friend. She can be your sister. She can be your mom. And she can be that coach that you just don’t want to upset. She just knows which role to fill in each situation. I don’t know how she manages it. I am amazed how she does that, and I’ve learned new things about how to interact with others from just watching her. She’s the best. There’s no other way to put it.” Team success was also a big part of Surtevall’s career at Arkansas Tech. The Golden Suns finished in the top 10 of the team standings at the NCAA national tournament in 2014 and 2015, and they won the 2015 GAC championship by a league record 50 strokes. “Long van rides to places really helped us get closer,” said Surtevall when asked about the dynamics of the team. “We truly care for each other. Like any other team we had our ups and downs, but we knew that we had great potential and if we put everything together we could go really far. In order to do so, we had to work as a team and push each other in the right direction. I’m so happy I have everyone from my team. I would not have been able to accomplish what I have done if it wasn’t for them. They are a big part of it.” Surtevall’s community service while a student at Arkansas Tech included volunteer work to benefit a local animal shelter and a local elementary school. She also participated in a community cleanup drive and gave of her time to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Balancing all of it — golf, school, community service and life — wasn’t always easy.

“I fell short a lot of times,” said Surtevall. “It’s hard being on the road a lot and then trying to catch up with school. One thing that golf has taught me is that it’s about having a plan and then executing it as well as possible. You have to prioritize what is important in this moment and what can I put aside. I was not very good at that my freshman and sophomore years. Having (Anderson) by my side and knowing that I wanted to do really well in school, she helped me create tools that would allow me to balance golf and academics. I’m still struggling with time management to this day, but I’m getting better at it. It’s always a challenge.” On May 9, 2015, Surtevall graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arkansas Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. The next step for Surtevall is professional golf. She is competing on the National Women’s Golf Association Tour, a minitour for aspiring female professional golfers. She earned her first taste of professional success Oct. 5-7 by finishing in eighth place among a field of 54 players at DeBary Golf and Country Club in Florida. “I was hoping that I could be the CEO right away, but you don’t get that position from the start,” said Surtevall. “You have to work your way up. It takes time and patience. I was lacking in that during the first part of the summer, but I’m starting to realize it doesn’t have to go in super speed. It takes a lot of hard work. As long as I am having fun and doing what I love, hopefully in the end it will go my way.” | WINTER 2015 Feature Story

Arkansas Tech students participate in the annual T-shirt trade on the first day of class outside Baswell Techionery. The event allows many students to get one of their first Tech shirts for just $1.

Enrollment Makes Tech History Again Arkansas Tech University has established a new record for largest overall enrollment in institution history for a 17th consecutive year and the largest freshman enrollment in institution history. Arkansas Tech reported an 11th day enrollment of 12,054 students for the fall 2015 semester. Enrollment at Tech has increased by 184 percent since 1997. “The continuous growth that Arkansas Tech has enjoyed for almost two decades is a mark of distinction and point of pride for our institution,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas Tech. “We live by the ethic that each student is a valued member of our community, and we are honored to have the opportunity to serve each and every one of our 12,054 students. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and alumni, we say thank you to our students for choosing Arkansas Tech.” The enrollment figures indicate that Arkansas Tech is the thirdlargest institution of higher learning in Arkansas for a second consecutive year. There are 1,722 first-time students on the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville for fall 2015. That figure represents a 2.26 percent

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increase over fall 2014 freshman enrollment at Arkansas Tech in Russellville. “The Arkansas Tech Class of 2019 has raised the bar for academic excellence at our university,” said Bowen. “Our incoming freshmen in Russellville have an average ACT score of 22.05 and a high school grade point average of 3.26, both of which are increases over last year. In addition, 24.98 percent of our incoming freshmen represent minority populations. I am excited to observe how this group of students grows and evolves over the next four years. The members of this class have the potential to be change agents in building a stronger Arkansas.” By location, Arkansas Tech enrollment is 9,933 through the Russellville campus and 2,121 through the Ozark campus. The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked Arkansas Tech as one of the 10 fastest-growing master degree-granting universities in the United States for three consecutive years. To learn more about applying to become a student at Arkansas Tech, visit discover.atu.edu. |

Gov. Asa Hutchinson was the special guest speaker at the second annual Arkansas Tech Freshman Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Gov. Hutchinson Addresses Arkansas Tech Class of 2019 While speaking to the second annual Arkansas Tech University freshman convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 25, Gov. Asa Hutchinson told incoming students that they should always be prepared for leadership development. “My leadership skills were developed as crew chief for the night cleaning crew in my college gymnasium,” said Hutchinson. “It was there that I learned about encouragement, supply chain management, people and interacting with them…those are good leadership skills. Take advantage of those opportunities.” The members of the Arkansas Tech Class of 2019 were formally inducted as Tech students during the event, which took place at John E. Tucker Coliseum. Hutchinson recognized two of the Arkansas Tech alumni who serve on his staff: Michael Lamoureux, chief of staff; and J.R. Davis, communications director. He pointed to Lamoureux and Davis as examples of where an individual can go with an Arkansas Tech education. “The opportunities that await you are immense if you seize them,” said Hutchinson. “In Arkansas, we do a great job of moving our students from high school graduation into college, but the graduation rate is not what we need. That reflects in terms of our income, job opportunities and job creation ability. I’m pulling for you, I challenge you and I’m hopeful that you will fulfill your desire and your commitment to graduate on time with a degree from Arkansas Tech University. “We do have some challenges as a state, but I see these as great opportunities,” continued Hutchinson. “One of the things that I advocated as a candidate for governor and have fulfilled as governor is that we would offer computer science or computer coding in every high school in Arkansas. We have done that. A dream became law and a reality. We want to lead. We have the opportunity and the technology, and Arkansas Tech is leading the way with the degree programs that it offers.” Freshmen were inducted as Arkansas Tech students by the deans of their respective colleges.

Also recognized during the convocation were members of the Arkansas Tech Class of 1969, which began its journey to college graduation 50 years ago this fall. Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas Tech, began her remarks by sharing a brief history of the university with the freshmen. “Today, we inherit the 106-year tradition of Arkansas Tech,” said Bowen, who is in her second academic year as Arkansas Tech president. “It is a tradition built upon providing educational opportunity. It is a tradition of professionalism and integrity. Perhaps most of all, the story of Arkansas Tech is about having the grit…the passion and perseverance…to overcome any and all obstacles that stand between you as a student and your academic goals.” Bowen went on to speak of the rare opportunity that the Arkansas Tech Class of 2019 has received by noting that 17 percent of the world population cannot read or write, 15 percent of the world population is undernourished, 48 percent of the world population lives on less than $2 per day and less than 1 percent of the world population has the chance to graduate from a public university in the United States. “So yes, you have an incredible opportunity, each and every one of you,” said Bowen. “But with opportunity comes responsibility. There are many issues that plague our world. Among them, as noted earlier, are hunger, poverty, illiteracy, war, illness and disability. I could go on and on. “We need you,” continued Bowen. “We need your talents, your skills and your creativity to address these issues. A college education equips you to address these issues. Find your passion, be it creating a new technology that multiplies food production to feed the hungry, or educating children, or discovering the next generation of energy source, whatever it may be. What will you do to make this world a better place? Find that passion, your passion, and make your mark. I challenge you to take this opportunity to meet that responsibility, the one you choose based on your passion.” | WINTER 2015 Today's Tech

Tech History Made, 14 Selected to Doctoral Program Fourteen individuals have been selected as the first doctoral students in Arkansas Tech University history.

• Yvette Dillingham, principal, Oak Grove Elementary School, PCSSD

The initial cohort of 14 students is pursuing the Doctor of Education in school leadership degree at Arkansas Tech. The cohort is engaged in its first semester of study this fall with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2017.

• Patsy A. Hughey, superintendent, Dollarway School District

Dr. John A. Freeman is director of the Doctor of Education program at Arkansas Tech. He joined the Tech faculty on Jan. 1, 2015, after previously working as professor and department head of the graduate studies division in the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Freeman holds the faculty rank of professor of educational leadership at Arkansas Tech. “The fact that this is the first doctoral degree offered by Arkansas Tech University places this cohort in a special and unique category,” said Freeman. “These students are very aware that they will forever hold a special designation as the first doctoral graduates in the history of the university. While that prospect helps to motivate them to complete the degree, it also places some pressure on the students and the program as a whole, because the success of the program lies in their success.” Freeman, who has 19 years of experience working with doctoral students, said that a desire to learn, an ability to balance

• Christopher Johnson, assistant principal/director of athletics, Fair High School, Little Rock the program with personal life and grit are three characteristics that are positive indicators of success in post-graduate study. “We have 14 students in this first cohort and our goal is that all 14 will complete the program and become advocates for the quality of the program and recruiters for our future cohorts,” said Freeman. “All of us who are working directly with these students are excited to get to know them and to work with them in an effort to help them achieve their personal and professional goals. This is a cohort that the entire ATU community will be very proud of in the years to come. They are going to do great things for public education in Arkansas.” The first 14 doctoral students in Arkansas Tech history are: • Tiffany Bone, visiting assistant professor, Arkansas Tech University • Amanda Britt, principal, Cotter High School

• Keith McGee, principal, Horace Mann Arts/Sciences Middle Magnet School, Little Rock • Juanita Mitchell, assistant principal, Camden Fairview Middle School • Robert Moore, assistant superintendent, Rogers School District • Ivy Pfeffer, assistant commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education • Keri Rathbun, assistant principal, Kimmons Junior High School, Fort Smith • Cindy Rice, academic facilitator, Heritage High School, Rogers • Marc Sherrell, principal, Lonoke High School • Mary Ann Spears, superintendent, Lincoln Consolidated School District For more information about the Arkansas Tech Doctor of Education degree in school leadership, call (479) 964-3236 or send e-mail to jfreeman44@atu.edu. |

• Cody Chatman, principal, Greenwood Junior High School

Strategic Planning to Shape Future of Tech, Process Begins A renewed strategic planning process is in full swing at Arkansas Tech University. The fall 2015 semester included the development of strategic initiatives by working groups that included representation from faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Open forums aided in the development of ideas and ensured each member of the Arkansas Tech community had an opportunity to participate.

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Early 2016 will bring development of a first draft of a strategic plan and reviews of that plan by the Strategic Planning Committee, the Executive Planning Committee and the Arkansas Tech community at large. Visit www.atu.edu/strategicplanning to track the process and learn how alumni and friends of the university may share their input. Once complete, the strategic plan will help shape the direction of Arkansas Tech for the next 5-to-10 years. |

Arkansas Tech Celebrates IME Fellowship Recipients Arkansas Tech University hosted a reception at Chambers Cafeteria on Friday, Oct. 23, to recognize students who have received IME Fellowship scholarships and express its appreciation to those who made the financial assistance possible. IME Fellowship scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic achievement and financial need. Applicants for the IME Fellowship must be Mexican or of Mexican origin to qualify, and they must not be eligible for any other type of scholarship funds or financial aid. One-third of the funding for the scholarships came from the Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock. The remainder of the funding was provided by a donation to the Arkansas Tech Foundation by Dr. Mildred Diane Gleason, associate professor of history at Arkansas Tech. Representatives from the Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock, administrators and faculty from Arkansas Tech, Mayor Randy Horton of Russellville and Mayor Carolyn McGee of Dardanelle were among those on hand to congratulate the IME Fellowship scholarship recipients. Arkansas Tech students to receive the IME Fellowship scholarship include Laura K. Adame of Dardanelle, Dolce A. Adame of Dardanelle, Nayheli Alvidrez of Russellville, Dulce A. Baeza of Clarksville, Graciela Becerra of Russellville, David A. Cortes Moreno of Clarksville, Ambar Diaz of Russellville, Cindy Diaz of Russellville,

Antonio Gomez Garcia of Danville, Mari C. Hayes of Rogers, Marrissa Hernandez of Hamburg, Lisbeth Lopez of Danville, Priscila Lozano of Russellville, Eduardo Rodriguez Martinez of Dardanelle, Erika Nava of Russellville, Daysi Nava of Russellville, Sandra Salas Reyes of Danville, Alan Jivir Mejia Santana of Grady, Jesus Mendez of Dardanelle, Jovana L. Rosas of Morrilton and Jairo Zameza Osorio of Dardanelle. The number of Hispanic students at Arkansas Tech has increased by 380 percent since 2006. There are 772 Hispanic students enrolled at Tech for the fall 2015 semester. In all, 23.9 percent of Arkansas Tech students are from minority groups. |

Arkansas Tech Receives Federal Funds For Student Support Services Arkansas Tech University has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will allow the institution to continue offering extra support to students who need a helping hand in persisting to graduation. The Student Support Services (SSS) grant is for $220,000 per year for five years. The SSS program falls under the umbrella of TRIO, an initiative established by the federal government in 1964 to overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. The funds will allow Arkansas Tech to continue providing specialized services to current students who are first-generation college students from low-income families and current students who have disabilities evidencing academic need. Arkansas Tech has offered the SSS program on its campus since receiving an initial five-year grant in 2010. “We have a responsibility to make higher education accessible and attainable,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, Arkansas Tech president. “Programs such as Student Support Services help students achieve their academic goals by connecting them with critical resources. Arkansas Tech expresses its appreciation to the members of our

congressional delegation for their assistance in securing these funds.” Three alumnae of Arkansas Tech administer the program on campus. Lori Wineland serves as director of student support services, while Lindsey Riedmueller and Nichole Christensen are student support services advisors. They are responsible for ensuring that the 140 Tech students selected for the program each year have access to academic tutoring and advising, financial aid information, personal counseling, information about applying for graduate and professional schools and career services. Program participants are also exposed to field trips and other cultural experiences that they might not otherwise have access to. Dr. David Underwood, associate vice president for academic affairs at Arkansas Tech, was responsible for developing the SSS grant on behalf of the university. Current Arkansas Tech students who are interested in gaining more information about applying for the program may visit www.atu.edu/sss. |

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More Arkansans Study STEM at Arkansas Tech According to ADHE Data released by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education on Friday, July 31, indicates that Arkansas Tech University is the statewide leader in attracting incoming students from Arkansas who wish to major in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The ADHE data shows that over the past five years, 1,541 first-time entering students at Arkansas Tech who were natives of Arkansas chose to major in one of the STEM fields. That figure represents 20.3 percent of all STEM students from the State of Arkansas at Arkansas colleges and universities since 2010, and it ranks Arkansas Tech ahead of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (1,239 students), Arkansas State University (1,213 students), the University of Central Arkansas (1,055 students) and the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (660 students) in attracting Arkansans to study in the STEM fields over the past five years. “Producing high-caliber graduates in the STEM fields will play a major role in the growth and development of the Arkansas economy,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, Arkansas Tech president. “Students choose to study STEM at Arkansas Tech because of the excellence of our faculty, our

modern facilities and our commitment to student success. It is our strength in those fundamentals that has allowed Arkansas Tech to take on this leadership position for STEM education and economic development in Arkansas.” ADHE data shows that Arkansas is making strides in its effort to increase the number of students pursuing the STEM fields in higher education. The number of STEM

majors from Arkansas at the state’s colleges and universities increased by 24 percent from fall 2010 to fall 2014, going from 1,613 students in 2010 to 2,001 students in fall 2014. The information was released as part of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board regular quarterly meeting, which took place at the ADHE offices in Little Rock. |

Arkansas Tech Leads State in Social Mobility for Students CollegeNET has ranked Arkansas Tech University No. 1 in its state and among the top 10 percent of institutions in the United States in terms of providing its students with an opportunity to improve their economic standing. The 2015 CollegeNET Social Mobility Index (SMI) looks at the economic background of a university’s student body and compares it to the institution’s tuition rate, graduation rate and endowment as well as the early career salary for its young alumni. Based upon those criteria, the study found that Arkansas Tech provides the greatest opportunity for socioeconomic advancement to its students of any college or university in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Tech ranks No. 90 nationally in the survey. No other university in the state made the top 250. “The new SMI rankings show that through wise policy-making, colleges and universities can be part of improving both economic opportunity and social stability in our country,” wrote CollegeNET in its explanation of the rankings. “Let’s recast the chase for ‘prestige’ to include lowering tuition, recruiting more economically disadvantaged students and ensuring that enrolled students graduate into good paying jobs.” Visit socialmobilityindex.org to view the complete rankings and methodology. |

Tech Ranked No. 1 in Online Education Arkansas Tech University has been recognized as offering the best online college education in Arkansas for 2015-16. The rankings, which were produced by Affordable Colleges Online, were determined by measuring the number of online bachelor degrees available, the student-to-faculty ratio, the 6-year graduation rate, the percentage of students receiving financial aid and the availability of academic and career counseling services. Arkansas Tech earned a score of 99.33 to lead all institutions in the Natural State. Visit www.atu.edu/etech to learn more about online education at Arkansas Tech. |

Ozark Campus Adds Logistics Management Program Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus began offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in logistics management during the fall 2015 semester.

that moves product from suppliers to consumers, including how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated and delivered.

areas include business and project management, economics of supply and demand, business communication and data management.

Successful graduates of the logistics management program will be prepared for careers in logistics. Logistics managers analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain, which is the system

Students will study the basic fundamentals of supply chain management including procurement, issues in executing global supply chains, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and transportation. Other

To learn more about the logistics management program, contact the Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus Office of Student Services at (479) 667-2117. |

Nurse Journal Ranks Arkansas Tech Among Top Nursing Programs Nurse Journal has ranked Arkansas Tech University in the top 12 of its “Best Nursing Schools: Best in the Eastern Region” for 2015. According to its website, Nurse Journal evaluated 1,189 nursing programs on their performance in five categories — quality, affordability, convenience, satisfaction and value — to determine the rankings. Arkansas Tech’s scores in those five categories allowed it to rank among the top 1 percent of all nursing programs included in the survey. Nursing was the most popular major among incoming freshmen for the fall 2015 semester at Arkansas Tech. Visit www.atu.edu/nursing to learn more about the Arkansas Tech Department of Nursing. |

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Arkansas Tech Remembers Captain Cartwright Jane Cartwright Bristow and Betty Cartwright Lancaster sat front and center at the Pope County Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 27, as Arkansas Tech University remembered their brother, Capt. Jimmy Cartwright. A 1960 graduate of Arkansas Tech, Capt. Cartwright died on June 23, 1964, when his plane was shot down by hostile fire in Vietnam. He was the first of 588 Arkansans to die in Vietnam, and he was the only graduate of the Arkansas Tech ROTC program to die in combat during that conflict. The ceremony was held in conjunction with an appearance in Russellville by the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Memorial Wall replica. “Jim was a quiet, studious, honest, decent individual,” said Bristow. “He was a loving brother, a loving son and I wish I had gotten to know him when he became the man that he could have been. That’s what I miss…not knowing who he became and what his life would have been like. I’m very proud, and I owe him and all of them a great deal of gratitude for our country.” Cartwright was a native of Mountainburg. He was a three-year class president, vice president of the Future Farmers of America and four-year letterman in both basketball and baseball at Mountainburg High School.

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Following his graduation from Arkansas Tech in 1960, Cartwright became a U.S. Army aviator qualified in fixed wing aircraft. He volunteered and was deployed to the 73rd Aviation Company in Vietnam in 1964. He was six days beyond his 28th birthday when he lost his life. “Arkansas Tech students and faculty have always answered the call of service to defend this great nation…from World War I to the current day,” said Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robin E. Bowen during the ceremony on August 27. “In World War II, Tech was featured in Life magazine as a majority of our students put their studies on hold and marched off to war. Last semester, we had over 340 veterans of the current conflicts enrolled on campus…men and women who have served their country with honor and are now continuing their education at Arkansas Tech so they may continue to make significant contributions in a variety of fields.” As part of the ceremony, a framed tribute to Cartwright was unveiled. The tribute was designed by Felisha Weaver, Arkansas Tech alumna and director of publications and creative services in the Arkansas Tech Office of University Relations. “It is with great pride that I accept this remembrance of Captain Cartwright’s service and sacrifice,” said Bowen. “This

will be placed in a location of honor at Arkansas Tech University as a visual reminder to our students, faculty and staff of the dedication of those who studied at this great university before them.” Bristow and Lancaster, along with their husbands Harold Bristow and Jim Lancaster, were able to take an etching of Capt. Cartwright’s name on the memorial wall during the event. “I’m sorry my mother can’t be here to remember it, and all of his brothers are gone now,” said Bristow. “We were so proud of him, and we miss him to this day of course. I think it’s wonderful that Tech has done this. It means a great deal to us that there will be something permanent there for Jim.” At its 50th anniversary reunion in 2010, the Arkansas Tech Class of 1960 made a collective gift to the Jim Cartwright Fund of the Arkansas Tech Foundation. Gifts to the fund provide interest-free bridge loans to veterans enrolled at Arkansas Tech to cover their expenses from the time of enrollment until they begin receiving their G.I. Bill funds. Those wishing to make a donation to the Jim Cartwright Fund for the benefit of Arkansas Tech students may do so by contacting the Arkansas Tech Office of Development at (479) 968-0400. |

Baswell Attends 70th Anniversary of World War II Arkansas Tech University alumnus Carl Baswell was sitting at a German train station when he received word that World War II was over and his side had prevailed. Seventy years later, as he sat in the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda on Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, during an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, he was able to sum up how he felt on Aug. 14, 1945, with one word. “Relief,” said Baswell, 93, as he recalled that moment at the German train station. “In the yard there was a tanker of French red wine, and we all got loaded.” Baswell was among approximately 70 World War II veterans from Arkansas in attendance at the 70th anniversary event, which was sponsored by the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. Verlon Abram, who like Baswell is a Heber Springs product, Arkansas Tech alumnus and retired serviceman, joined Baswell at the State Capitol. Abram is serving as commander of the American Legion Department of Arkansas for 2015-16. “Strength, goodwill, honor, dignity… these are the enduring characteristics of the World War II generation that all of us should emulate,” said Abram. Baswell was born on May 18, 1922, in Heber Springs to Ross and Ruby Baswell. He graduated from Heber Springs High

School in 1940 and enrolled at Arkansas Tech. Baswell participated in intramural sports and was the scorekeeper at Wonder Boys’ basketball games in the armory, now known as the Stroupe Building. He studied engineering at Tech. Baswell graduated in 1942, just a few months after the event that determined the course of his life and the lives of many young men from that era — the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Baswell entered the United States Army as a volunteer soldier on Sept. 13, 1942. He took basic training at Camp Callan, Calif., and was sent to Camp Davis, Wilmington, N.C., to attend Officer Candidates School. On April 21, 1943, Baswell was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Air Defense Artillery. The following weeks and months saw him serve on active duty in Panama. He returned to the United States in the fall of 1943 and was given a branch transfer to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers based on his education at Arkansas Tech. Baswell was assigned to the 9th Armored Engineer Battalion, 9th Armored Division, Fort Polk, La. With World War II entering its critical final stages in the European theater, the division was sent to England and made an administrative landing at Normandy, France, in September 1944. Three months later, Baswell was wounded during the largest land battle that the

Verlon Abram and Carl Baswell United States participated in during World War II, the Battle of the Bulge. Approximately 119,000 men, including 19,000 Americans, perished at the Battle of the Bulge. After more than a quarter-century of service, Baswell achieved his career goal when he was promoted to Colonel in 1969. He retired in June 1974 after 32 years of active duty. Baswell entered the private sector after his retirement from the U.S. Armed Services. He was director of international operations for KLEE KG, a German international construction and service firm, from 1974-92. He remained an active business and engineering consultant long after his retirement from full-time work. Today, Baswell is among the most generous benefactors of Arkansas Tech. Two buildings on campus — Baswell Residence Hall and Baswell Techionery — are named in his honor. |

Seventh Alumnus Promoted to General Officer Gary W. Johnston has become the seventh graduate of the Arkansas Tech University U.S. Army ROTC program to attain the rank of General officer in the U.S. Army. Johnston, a product of Russellville and 1987 graduate of Arkansas Tech, was promoted to Brigadier General during a ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Va., on Monday, Sept. 14. Johnston serves as Deputy Commander for U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command at Fort Belvoir. He previously served as senior intelligence officer (G-2) with the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Johnston joins Major General Ronald S. Chastain, Major General Harley C. Davis, Brigadier General Gracus K. Dunn, Major General William E. Harmon, Brigadier General Larry Newman and Major General William Wofford as the only graduates of the Arkansas Tech ROTC program to earn the rank of General officer in the U.S. Army. Other honored ROTC graduates of Tech include Congressman Steve A. Womack and two Department of Defense civilian Generalofficer-equivalent: Senior Executive Service Dalton R. Jones and Defense Intelligence Senior Level William H. Speer (Colonel, U.S. Army Retired). | WINTER 2015 Today's Tech

Jerry’s Journal Every day is a good day to be Jerry the Bulldog, but I’ll be the first to admit that some are even better than others. Without any question, Oct. 23 of each year is one of my favorite days. It’s the anniversary of the unanimous vote cast by the Arkansas Tech Student Government Association in 2013 to restore the Tech tradition of Jerry the Bulldog after a 76year absence and establish the campus ambassador program. My people celebrate that anniversary with an event entitled, appropriately enough, Jerry Day. For 2015, Jerry Day included free commemorative cups for the first 250 students who came to see me and get their photograph taken with me. You can see several examples of those photos on this page. They say there are two types in this world — those who run to the camera, and those who run away from it. Generally speaking, I am a run to the camera kind of guy…particularly if the photographer or his/her assistant is promising me a treat. In addition to Jerry Day, I kept myself busy this fall entertaining a variety of current and future students. On Oct. 10, we welcomed 950 individuals to the 19th annual Tech Open House, an event that provides interested parties with an opportunity to visit with representatives from each academic discipline on campus and learn more about our university. A month later, I greeted 800 ninth graders from the Cabot School District. They were at Arkansas Tech to get an idea of what college is all about. I hope to see many of them back here as Tech students in three-and-a-half years. I’d also love to see you back on campus. Come find me at a basketball game. We’ll take a photo together and then cheer on the Golden Suns and Wonder Boys. If basketball season is as much fun as the fall sports were, it’s going to be a great winter at Tucker Coliseum. Remember to check out www.atu.edu/jerry for my story and lots of photos. Until I see you again, Fight On! Sincerely, Jerry the Bulldog Campus Ambassador

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Six Honored During Black Alumni Weekend The African-American Chapter of the Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association honored six individuals for their contributions to the campus community and beyond during the inaugural Arkansas Tech Black Alumni Weekend on Oct. 9-10. The honorees were recognized during a banquet at Williamson Hall Dining Room following the Homecoming football game on Oct. 10. The African-American Chapter of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association plans on hosting another Black Alumni Weekend during fall 2016. For more information about how to become involved with the chapter, send e-mail to Jimmy Warren, chapter president, at jdwarren2@gmail.com. |

From left: Titus Mills, Rodney Parks, Barbara Enoch Lackey, Debra Parker Massey (sister of Jurlene Parker Hurst), Faye Foster Holmes and George Hudgens. The award winners are: • Titus Mills, junior from North Little Rock, outstanding student alumni award

• Faye Foster Holmes, Class of 1968, outstanding alumni award

• Rodney Parks, Class of 1991, outstanding alumni award

• Jurlene Parker Hurst, Class of 1966, outstanding alumni award

• Barbara Enoch Lackey, Class of 1968, outstanding alumni award

• George Hudgens, Class of 1963, outstanding alumni award

Jones Takes On New Role, Hundley Serves as Interim V.P. Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen announced that Jayne Jones would take on a new role as coordinator of special projects for the university on Oct. 1, 2015. Jones has served on the Arkansas Tech staff since 1976, including the last 14 years as vice president for development. “Throughout her tenure, Jayne has been integrally involved in the university community, playing vital roles in several departments,” said Bowen. “She has brought her talents to the areas of news bureau, admissions, finance and administration, alumni and development as well as the Arkansas Tech Foundation. “In her new role, Jayne will spearhead efforts to increase operating efficiencies for Arkansas Tech across campus, in partnership with peer institutions and in higher education overall,” continued Bowen. “In doing so, she will continue to develop relationships in Russellville and across the state in order to optimize the productivity of the university across a wide breadth of initiatives.”

Patrick Hundley was selected to serve as interim vice president for development. Hundley has overseen development and alumni operations at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, where he was vice chancellor for university relations from 2008-14; Minnesota State University-Moorhead, where he was executive vice president from 2004-08; and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he was assistant chancellor for university advancement from 1995-2004. Susie Nicholson, vice president for student services and university relations, is serving as chair for the search committee charged with identifying an individual to lead Arkansas Tech’s development efforts on a permanent basis. “I would like to thank Jayne for her leadership with the development of our important relationships with alumni and key supporters in advancing the mission of Arkansas Tech,” said Bowen. “We look forward to the contributions she will certainly make in her next endeavor. Our university is facing a time of great opportunity. Our growth and accomplishments over the past few years have been nothing short of amazing, and I know we have an even greater future ahead of us. I am excited about our people, I am constantly energized by our ability to embrace change and growth, and I look forward to the many successes that lie ahead.” | WINTER 2015 Today's Tech

Exciting Time at Tech as Vision for Future Explored Jon Madonna, longtime CEO of KPMG, one of the Big Four financial firms in the world, always believed that vision is the number one ingredient necessary for success. He said that “Nothing stops an organization faster than people who believe that the way you worked yesterday is the best way to work tomorrow.” As alumni and supporters, we all should therefore feel really great about Arkansas Tech because we are most certainly NOT doing things the way they were done yesterday. Under the leadership of President Robin Bowen, our current strategic planning exercise is allowing us to explore all aspects of the university and seek out a vision for where we want Arkansas Tech to be in the next few years, indeed in the next few decades. We are attempting to envision what our students will want and need and then what we must do to make this happen. Add to this our constant review of our physical plant, and we all can be assured that Arkansas Tech will not only be here for our next generations, but it will be an organic institution that adjusts to meet the needs of the future. This is a very, very exciting time in this outstanding university’s history. But we are not able to move forward without your help. The list of donors in this issue of Tech Action says volumes about the support that we receive from our friends and alumni. Your gifts are a great part of our ability to take Arkansas Tech University to the next level.

So we thank you so much! But you must continue to support us with your gifts as we move toward implementation of the strategic plan. Your annual gifts are very important, and we have larger projects – equipment, renovation, activities – that need major gifts as we make Arkansas Tech everything that it has to be for the next generation. And don’t forget Arkansas Tech as you make your estate plans. Having Arkansas Tech as a part of your final gift is the ultimate statement of pride and love for your alma mater. Please come back to campus soon and see all of the visionary things that are the future Arkansas Tech. We know that we can count on you, and we want you to be a special part of this great time in Tech’s history.

Patrick D. Hundley Interim Vice President for Development

2014-15 Roll of Donors July 1, 2014- June 30, 2015 HERITAGE SOCIETY: Contact: Dana Moseley, Director of Gift Planning, (479) 964-0532 or dqmoseley@atu.edu The Heritage Society acknowledges our alumni and friends who have made provisions in their estate plans for gifts to be made to the Arkansas Tech University Foundation. These gifts take many forms: simple bequests by will, gifts of life insurance, or life income gifts such as annuities and charitable trusts. Many of these planned gifts offer financial and tax saving benefits to the donor and ensure continued support for future generations at Tech. Travis Adams

Robert and Jean Brooks

Cora Adkins Estate, First State Bank & Trust Co.

Bill Browning

Andy and Lou Ann Anders Ferne Shinn Anderson Heartsill Bartlett Trust

Florence C. Cooper Trust Opal Cox W F Curtis Jr Revocable Trust

Nathan G. Gordon Revocable Trust

Shirley Leonard Revocable Trust

Mary Gunter

Patricia Cartwright Mattingly

Roger Gunter

M E Maxwell Trust

Vincent Harder

H. K. and Galena McCaleb

Peggy Hawkins

Polly Bartlett Trust

William and Virginia Ann Davis

Carl F. Baswell

Cheryl Denton

Tommy Hindsman

Laura Ferguson Foundation Trust

James and Linda Holder

James and Laurie Bibler Irma Boyer

Charles Fore

Shannon Briggs

Sue Frueauff

Bob Beaver

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Theresa Herrick

Lloyd D. McDaniel Van and Marilyn Moores David and Dana Moseley

The Russel Family Trust Jim Sanchez James and Paula Shinn Thomas and Maggie Sullivan Todd Sweeden Barbara A Tate Revocable Trust

Jim Murphy

Tom and Mary Alice Tomlinson

The John Nutt Family

Barger and Doris Tygart

The Rexann Oller Charitable Foundation

Martha Williams

Phil and Linda Jacobs John Krohn

Ben and Terry Rothwell

Lillian Hoover

Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust

J.W. HULL SOCIETY: Named in honor of J. W. Hull, the eighth president of Arkansas Tech University who served from 1932 until 1967, this society celebrates our alumni and friends who have made an impact with cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more during their lifetime. Verlon Abram

Robert and Jill Brown

Adams Vines Foundation

Burris Inc

Travis Adams

CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp

Cora Adkins Estate, First State Bank & Trust Co. American Express Financial Advisors AMR Architects Inc Maynard and Amy Anderson Arkansas Community Foundation

CenturyTel Chambers Bank John Chambers Cogswell Motor Inc Compass Group USA Inc Florence C. Cooper Trust

Bob Balkman

Cheryl Denton

Bank Of America

Bill Donnell, Jr. Golf Tournament

Heartsill Bartlett Trust Polly Bartlett Trust Carl F. Baswell Baum Estate James and Laurie Bibler

Entergy Corporation Matching Gift Program Elton and Deanna Epley ExxonMobil Foundation

Bridgestone Americas

Laura Ferguson Foundation Trust

Robert and Jean Brooks

First State Bank

Michael Morton

Robert and Lisa Shoptaw

Jim Murphy

Simmons Bank

Harold and Jackie Neal Trust

LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith

Bob and Sandra Norman The John Nutt Family

Sparks Regional Medical Center

GTE Foundation

The Rexann Oller Charitable Foundation

Nina Mae Sprick Revocable Trust

Bill and Suzanne Harmon

Donnie Pendergraft

Benny and LaVel Harris

Richard Perkins

St. Mary's Physician Services, LLC

William and Elizabeth Balkman House

Phil and Judy Phillips

Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Diane Gleason Nathan G. Gordon Revocable Trust Frank Griffin Oil Co Inc

Gerald and Charlotte Johnston Junior Auxiliary of Russellville

Regions Bank Donald W Reynolds Foundation, Inc. Ben and Terry Rothwell

Kenneth and Janice Sutton Estate of Norris C. Taylor Stanley and Maysel Teeter Rick and Harriet Thone

Dojelo Russell

Tom and Mary Alice Tomlinson

Russellville Kiwanis Club

Louise Turner Trust

Don and Mary Anne Salmon

Mike and Teresa Wilkins Martha Williams

Mike and Joy Miller

Shoptaw Labahn and Company PA

Johnny and Julie Morgan

John and Carol Shoptaw

M E Maxwell Trust Powell and Kaye McClellan Lloyd D. McDaniel Millard-Henry Clinic PA

Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust

ANNUAL GIVING: Contact: Kelly Davis, Director of Alumni Relations, (479) 964-0531 or kdavis@atu.edu Our Annual Giving programs rely on the yearly generosity of alumni, businesses and friends to help sustain a vibrant and dynamic Arkansas Tech. Every dollar counts. Each gift may be designated to the donor’s choice of academic department, program, scholarship or combination of areas. Gifts designated for the “University’s Greatest Need” provide resources to address campus needs and new initiatives. * Denotes Deceased The following giving clubs recognize annual gifts at the designated level: Despite our best efforts to prevent it, the possibility exists that we may have inadvertently left off a name (or two). Please contact us with any corrections: Arkansas Tech Development Office (479) 968-0400.

ELMO BROWNING SOCIETY: $25,000 OR MORE Arkansas Community Foundation

The Rexann Oller Charitable Foundation

Diane Gleason

St. Mary's Physician Services, LLC

Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust

Louise Turner Trust

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY: $5,000 - $24,999 Verlon Abram

Bridgestone Americas

ExxonMobil Foundation

Kevin and Tammy Hern

Regions Bank

Cora Adkins Estate, First State Bank & Trust Co.

Robert and Jean Brooks

First State Bank

Junior Auxiliary of Russellville

Ben and Terry Rothwell

Bunting Electric Co

Charles A. Frueauff Foundation

Jim and Cheryl Lewis

Simpson-Turner Chapter 27 DAV

Arvest Bank BJJ Corp DBA Text Book Brokers, Russellville

Compass Group USA Inc Kathy Counce

Jacqueline Gardner Chuck and Pat Gordon

Lloyd D. McDaniel

LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith William and Sally Meadows

Stephens Inc

Charles and Cynthia Blanchard

Crews & Associates

Donis and Bonnie Hamilton

MK Distributors Inc

Luke and Beth Bradshaw

Cheryl Denton

Hammerhead Enterprise

Larry Molinaro

Tom and Mary Alice Tomlinson

A W Bravis Agency

Entergy Arkansas, Inc.

Bill and Suzanne Harmon

Bob and Sandra Norman

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

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PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB: $1,000 - $4,999 Acxiom Corporation

Shannon Briggs

Hanesbrands Inc

Roy and Troylynn McSpadden

State Farm Co Foundation

Travis and *Lou Adams

Buffalo Wild Wings

Quentin and Shellie Hanna

Frank and Sue Merritt

Mack and Sherri Streety

Adkins and Associates Inc

Burris Inc

Billy and Ronda Hardgrave

David and Dana Moseley

Kenneth and Janice Sutton

Thomas Akin Contractors Inc

Cargill Pork

Rush and Linda Harding

Martha Newton

TAKAHIK - River Valley Hikers

American Electric Power

Minnie Lou Casey

Jo Harper

Old Post Bar BQ

Stanley and Maysel Teeter

Amgen Foundation

Thomas Casner

Benny and LaVel Harris

Richard Perkins

AMR Architects Inc

Centennial Bank

John and Carol Harris

Bill and Metta Plegge

Television Broadcasters of Arkansas

Leon Anderson Insurance Inc

Chambers Bank

Truman and Jan Hill

Pointwise, Inc.

The Sells Agency Inc

Leon and Mary Anderson

Sam and Gail Coffman

Hindsman and Son Inc

Mack Rainey

Anthony Thompson

Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

Mike Cooper

Tommy Hindsman

Bryant and Brandi Richardson

Rick and Harriet Thone

Crafton Tull and Associates Inc

Chuck and Donna Horne

Bryant Richardson, DDS, PA

International Paper Company

Russellville Animal Clinic

Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation Arkansas VIP Awards Inc

Bill and Paula Curtis Denali Water Solutions, LLC

Arvac Inc

Don and Kelly Desoto

Asurion, LLC.

David and Shirley Dodd

Jeffrey Aulgur

Irene Edgar

Bank of the Ozarks

Entergy Operations

Carl F. Baswell

Elton and Deanna Epley

Bemis Company Foundation

Tommy Estes

Michael Benefield

EWI Inc

James and Bettie Benesch

Jeanice Falls

Blackstone Construction, LLC

Feltner's Athlete's Corner

Bonds Family Dentistry

Lawrence and Alice Fletcher

Arnold and Katherine Bowden

Charles Fore

Robin and Doug Bowen

Tom and Jill Friedel

Gene and Aida Boyle

Craig Goodlett

Sid and Sue Brain

Frank Griffin Oil Co Inc

Brick Duck Ventures LLC Bridgestone/ Firestone Trust Fd

Mary Gunter Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton

J & R Partnership Ellen Jenkins Tom and Jayne Jones William S. Keeton Jack and Diane King

Russellville Kiwanis Club Russellville Newspapers Inc Russellville Rotary Club Frank and Linda Russenberger

Danny and Twana Troutt Tulane University Barger and Doris Tygart Vectren Foundation Inc Martha Waggoner James Wallace

Cayce Shinn

Jeff Ward

Chris and Beverly Shively

John and Trudy Watson

Thomas Lastovica

Shoptaw Labahn and Company PA

Roger and Prissy Wattam

Richard Lee

John and Carol Shoptaw

Lewis Architects Engineers

Portia Short

Eleanor Lipsmeyer

Bruce and Sheila Sikes

Louisiana State University

Mae Dell Sikes

Dan and Marsha Lovelady

Simmons First Bank

Kenneth Lucas

Roy and Sandy Smith

Robert Wolf

Lynda Majors

Sorrells Body Shop Inc

John and Becky Womack

David and Lauren Maxwell

Jamie and Beth Sorrells

Jeff and Andrea Woods

DJ and Joan McKernan

Sue Stallings

Scott Woodward

Ed and Dixie McSpadden

Billy Starks

Phil Wright Autoplex

Pope County Master Gardeners

Fritz Kronberger and Sharon Trusty

Western Sizzlin' John and Leigh Whiteside Mike and Teresa Wilkins Ed and Carol Williams James Lee Witt

DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB: $500 - $999 Ross and Rita Adams

Larry Brown

First Financial Bank

David Middlebrooks

Eric Anderson

Bunge

Bob and Debra Fithen

Bryce and Carol Mobley

Ronald and Angie Anderson

Tim Bunn

Charles and Crystal Garbe

Lester and Jeanne Monts

Arkansas Audubon Society Trust

Paul and Regina Burris

John and Etta Grant

Johnny and Julie Morgan

Gary Burton

Jeffery A. Hale M.D.P.A.

Ardith Morris

Arkansas Tech University Bookstore

Clifton and Sherry Caldwell

Derald Hamilton

MS Wholesale Plumbing Inc

Clarence and Elizabeth Carnahan

Vincent Harder

Bert and Annette Mullens

Gerald and Carol Harvell

Steve and Liz Mullins

Tommy and Shelby Hillman

Judy Murphy

William and Carmen Hoefler Lillian Hoover

Nationwide Insurance Foundation

Hollie Hunter

Scott and Carolyn Neel

Cheryl Smith

Hank Jacobs

Eric and Dawn Newcomb

David and Betty Snellings

Stefanie Jaeger

Todd Nixon

Robert Stark Leslie and Judith Stewart-Abernathy

AT&T Higher Education/ Cultural Matching Gift Program

Michael and Sarah Carter

Jean Pruitt Stan and Dacie Rau Howard and Becky Ritchie Jeff and Jill Robertson Russellville Symphony Guild Nathaniel Rutledge Becky Shopfner

Aviation Interior Solutions LLC

Robert and Frankie Casey

Toni Bachman

Ronald and Pam Chastain

Benny Baker

Bill and Lorie Clary

Clem and Jamie Barrere

Cobb Vantress

Ed and Sara Bashaw

Richard and Mary Cohoon

B.J. and Kristy Bayer

Cypress Pork LLC

Drs. Johnston & Richardson PLLC

Julie Norman

Linda Bean

Bill and Ann Davis

Mike and Terri Johnston

Bill and Ellen Parton

Scott and Lynn Beardsley

Fred Distlehorst

Owen Kelly

Gary Parvin

Birds AR Properties LLC

Mike and Shauna Donnell

Mike and Patsy King

Glen and Susan Bishop

Robert and Susan Dunn

Landmarc Custom Homes

Christopher and Carrie Phillips

Bob and Carolyn Edwards

Jim Lee

Paul and Kari Phillips

Tyson Foods - Tyler Road

Stephen Efird

Bob Manry

Sarah Beth Phillips

Jerry and Susan Vaughn

James and Bernadine McGinnis

H.L. and Sherry Polsgrove

Bill and Mary Vaughn

Brangus Steak House

Entergy Corporation Matching Gift Program

Brown and Brown of AR Inc

Farm Credit Services

Catherine McMahan

Pope County Historical Association

Gary H. and Dena Moore Veteto

BKD, LLP, Accounting Education Fund Charles and Gayla Bragg

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CenturyTel

David Osburn

David Sikes Hugh and Mary Silkensen

Sam and Heather Strasner Brian and Jovie Swain Micheal Tarver Tyson Foods - Clarksville

R.D. and Johnna Walker

George and Kathy Warman

Jim and Mechele White

Yell County Farm Bureau

Jim Walton

Ken and Ellen Wester

Bobby and Abigail Willis

Robert and Marty Young

TECH BENEFACTOR: $250 - $499 Lewis Adams

David and Rhonda Dare

Ted Honghiran

Ben and Hillary Moreland

Martin and Gayla Schell

Ronnie and Carol Adkison

Harley and Patricia Davis

Debra Hunter

George Moye

Earl and Mary Sears

Ferne Shinn Anderson

Kelly and Reta Davis

IBM Matching Grants Program

Mulans, Inc

Jack and Joyce Shepherd

Steve and Rhonda Anderson

Tom and Susan DeBlack

Efosa Idemudia

Jim Murphy

H.L. and Barbara Shepherd

An-Pro Company

Dissinger Reed, LLC

JALA, LLC DBA Quality Inn

Malcolm Murphy

Shree Ram LLC

Arkansas Best Corporation

Dixon Poultry Equipment

Alan and Jackie Johnston

James Musser

Harry and Jewel Simcox

Travis and Mary Ann Arterbury

Kirk and Pamela Dixon

Donald and Brenda Johnston

Nabholz Construction

Simmons Bank

Robert and Betty Atkins

Brent and Christa Drake

Ida Ruth Jones

William and Beverly Nehus

Paul Smith

Tony Bajoczky

Eugene and Claire Duderstadt

Jeff Jones

New York Life Foundation

Sandy Smith

Billy Baker

B.J. and Claire Dunn

Gene and Jacquie Keeney

Bill Newsom

Kevin Solomon

Michael and Kirsten Banks

Bill and Sharon Eaton

Jack Kelleher

Newton's Pharmacy

Darla Sparacino

James and Sherry Bartlett

David Eshelman

Bill and Vicky Kiehl

Dan and Susie Nicholson

Richard and Lawana Staggs

Stan and Alice Batch

Bob Ewell

Vernon and Glenda Kinchen

Charlie and Lou Niven

Steve and Jeanie Strasner

David and Sandra Baucom

*Howard Faulkner

Ron and Glenda Knost

Jenifer Norman

Barbara Tate

BCD Investments, Inc.

Sherry Field

Larry and Sharon LaFevers

Wyn and Bridgett Norwood

Earnest and Alison Taylor

Kenny and Celeste Bell

James and Virginia Fields

Land O Lakes Inc

Ouachita Livestock Market

Robert and Judy Taylor

James and Laurie Bibler

Curt and Sue Finley

Edwin and Sharon Leachman

Dustin Parsons

Dennis and Linda Boyd

First N Fiber, LLC

Michael and Carla Terry

Anthony Lee

Charles and Margaret Pearson

Samuel Bradshaw

Bob and Patti Gordon

Ella Thomas

Carolyn Lee

Thomas and Amy Pennington

Beth Brooks

Bill and Tonya Gossage

Richard Thompson

Otto Lienhart Inc

Rick and Lalita Perkins

Steven and Cynthia Brooks

Sam and Nina Goza

David Todd

Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay

Winford and Linda Phillips

Charles and Brenda Brooner

Graham Co Inc

Tommy and Dean Treat

Joe and Corinne Linam

Jeff and JoGena Pipkin

Jeffery and Christi Brown

Pete and Nancy Grant

Mark Tripp

Karen Pittman

Joe and Nan Bull

Dan Gray

Little John Transportation Services, Inc.

Christopher Trombly

Gregory Pitts

Jerry and Nancy Burns

Robert and Linda Griffin

James and Jennie Little

Jack Tucci

David Purtle

Dale and Rebecca Burris

Laura Haberstroh

Steve and Betty Long

Jim and Kay Tucker

Ron and Donna Reynolds

William Burrow

R J Hamilton, Inc.

Joe and Pam Turner

Dick and Sharron Reynolds

C & D Drug Store

Lynn Hardin

Ron Collins and Mary Jo Lusnak

Tyson Foods - Dardanelle

Tim and Pam Carr

Bob and Polly Hardin

Luxury Pool & Spa

Steve Ritter

David and Susan Underwood

Mona Chadwick

Lisa Harris

Alfred and Shirley Marruffo

River Town Bank

Mac and Donna Van Horn

Richard and Paula Harris

Marshall and Thelma Martin

Richard and Lexie Harris

Maxie and Stephanie Mathis

Lisa Clark

Luke and Joanne Heffley

Maxie and Pamela Mathis

John and Carole Clarke

Wayne and Sharon Helmer

Maus Implement Inc

Linda Clarke

Amanda Herman

Don and Pam McAnulty

Eldon and Juanita Clary

William and Karen Hickman

McCathern, PLLC

Jon and Barbara Clements

Ronnie Higgins

Bruce McConnell

Loretta Cochran

Wesley and Niki Higginson

James McKean

Russellville Lawn and Landscaping

Stan Cochran

Jim Higgs

Bill and Dolores McSpadden

Russellville Steel Co

Ricky and Cindy Williams

Coffman-Standridge LLC

Danna Hines

John and Barbara Miller

Richard and Joy Rye

Yesterday's

Conway County Farm Bureau

Gary and Darlene Hodges

Mike and Joy Miller

Betty Salmeri

Wayne and Kimberly Young

Olin and Millicent Cook

*R.E. and Suzanne Hodges

John and Norma Montgomery

SAV-ON Foods, Inc

Harvey Young

Matt and Pam Cooper

Aaron and Jessie Hogan

Charles Moon

Bill Saxton

Sonny and Gail Zachary

Lloyd and Carol Belford-Lewallen

Gary and Wanda Christie CLA INC

Doug Roberts Eddie and Traci Rood Ken Rossi Galen and Vickie Rounsaville Bobby and Linda Rush Russellville Family Dentistry, PA

Bob Veach Keith Vess Frank and Rudda Ward Tammy Weaver Chad and Dayla Weisler Stephen and Tracie White Dave and Christina Wilbers Louis and Margaret Wilkerson

FRIEND CLUB: $100 - $249 John Abbott

Robert and Rebecca Algee

James Armbruster

Ann Barnett

Faye Abernathy

Altman Motor Co

Raymond and Linda Arment

Tekla Barr

Abington, Inc

J.T. Altman

Barron Family Practice

Jerry and Emma Adcock

Andy and Lou Ann Anders

G Ray Baker Trucking & Garage Inc

John Addison

Adam and Amy Anderson

Vicki Baldwin

Kent D. Bartlett, DDS

Dwane and Anita Ahrens

Robert and Linda Anderson

Forrest G Bale DDS

Beacon Tire Co.

Vicki Bills

Alarms USA Inc

John and Susan Antonetti

Deborah Barber

Robin Bean

Bruce and Kaye Birkhead

Philip Alexander

Robert and Jeanne Antonucci

Carl and Lena Barger

Travis and Deborah Beard

Randy and Jane Bittle

Sherman Alexander

Kenneth and Deborah Archer

Mary Barham

John and Rebecca Begley

Angela Black

Kathy Bartlett

Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Upsilon Sabrina Billey

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Roy Blakeburn

Jeremy Conkling

C. David and Mary Floyd

James and Linda Holder

KW Land Services LLC

M.J. Blaylock, LLC

Beverly Cooper

Flying J Gas Station

Mike and Joyce Larkin

Mike Bogue

Matt Cooper Agency, Inc.

Jason and Theresa Fontaine

Robert and Annette Holeyfield

Mary Bolen

Bobby and Claudia Corbin

Miller and Peggy Ford

Dusty and Angela Bonds

Mark W. Corbin Agency Inc.

Jeffrey and Carey Bosold

Eldean Corley

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce

Donald and Gwen Bowen

Cornwell Funeral Services

Jackie Bowman

Kevin Costley

Berniece Boyett

Larry and Mary Nell Cotton

Boys and Girls Christian Home Ministries Inc

Lamar and Betty Cowger

Stan and Kim Bradley Larry and Cathy Brandt John Breitenstein Hugh and Martha Brewer Jerry and Linda Bridges Jeffrey Bridgman Chess and Patricia Britt Bryan and Casey Brock Charles and Mary Brooner Ty Brunson Jay Bry Jack Buell Daniel and Rachel Bullock C.J. and Frances Burleson Wendy Bush Butcher Boy Burgers, Inc. Tommy and Becky Butler Les and Lyndal Byram Terry and Erin Callahan Jody and Lynn Callaway Rebecca Callaway Kenneth and Cathy Canitz Diane Carnahan Carl Carroll Chris and Mary Carroll Jimmy and Bobbie Carter Jeff and Alyssa Carter Bob Cartwright John Chambers Lyle Charlton Larry and Sandy Cheffer Xiang Chen Patrick and Connie Christiansen

Katherine Cox Bob Crafton Catherine Crews Croom Construction Inc Joseph Croom Sam and Diane Cummings D.A. Dahlke George and Esta Dahlke Amanda Daniels Brittny Daubenheyer Abby Davis Judith Davis Kristy Stokes Shawna Gilkey Nicolas del Grazia Gary and Evelyn Denton Ottie and Carolyn Dickerson Bob Dickson Tony and Jacque Diez Pam Dixon Gail Doiron Ric and Margo Doss Gretchen Douthit Trevor and Kara Drown Robert Duncan Rick Dwyer Peter Dykema Loretta Earl East Inc Kristy Eastridge Edwards Funeral Home Judith Elkins Enderlin Inc Shaana Escobar

Tim and Patricia Chronister

Rick Estep Plumbing Electric

Mark and Carla Churchwell

David Falconer

Michael and Sharon Ciaranca

Farmers Bank

Erin Clair

Martha Faulkner

George Clark

Bryan Ferguson

Denise Clayton

Frances Ferris

Fred and Millie Clayton

Robert Ferryman

John Coates

Tommy and Jill Fields

Tom and Brenda Cockerham

David and Dorothy Fike

Robert and Tammy Coker

Marcel Finan

Tracy Cole

Bryan and Paige Fisher

Cheryl Coleman

Phil Fisher

Terry and Anita Collier

Steve and Gayle Fisher

Vernon and Paulette Collins

Travis Flower

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Brandon and Sarah Holland Terry Holland-Finley Frank and Joyce Holman

Steve and Elaine Laux Judy Lawton Robert and Phyllis Leavell Charles Lee

Mr. and Mrs. John Frazer

Brenton and Sarah Holt

Terry Freeman

Tex and Beverly Jo Holt

Sue Frueauff

Daniel and Amber Holtz

David Fulham

Thara and Kelley Honghiran

Fred and Kathleen Fullerton

Winford Hoover

Jimmy Fulmer

Randall and Vickie Horton

Eli Lilly & Company Foundation

Kenneth and Karen Futterer

Houston Procurement & Logistics International, Inc.

Robert Limbird

Ningning Galatas Sean and Carol Gallagher Stephen and Dana Gann Michael Garner Mauro and Valerie Gattini GBC Inc Nathan and Janis George Jeff and Tracey Geren Leon and Vicki Gershner Agnes Gibbs *Floyd and Janie Gilliland Madelyn Ginsberg Richard and Dana Goins Jeanne Gosselin Peggy Gregory Brandie Griffin Lee and Barbara Griffith Robert Gunter Bradley Gwatney Aubrey Hackney Nadra Hackney Frances Hager Don and Carolyn Hall Jack and Charlene Hamm

Jay Hudkins Gary and Pam Huggins Cynthia Hukill Harold and Norma Humphrey Brenda Huntsinger Lewis and Angela Ingold Innovation Industries Inc Ann Irwin C.E. and Carolyn Jackson Shelia Jackson Robert and Wilma Jackson Dickey James Lynne James Janecka Insurance James and Doris Jarrell Dale and Marilyn Johnson Colonel Ruben Johnson George and Theresa Johnson Aaron Jones Rickey and Barbara Jones Vance and Cynthia Jones Jamey and Ginny Jones Jones, Rose & Lawton

Timothy Leggett Ester Leonard Jun Li Scott Liles

Wendell Link Areana Lopez Gregory and Marta Loyd William and Sue Luce Juanita Luessen Lowell Lybarger Clifford and Jane Lyon Tommy and Sandra Maddox Pamela A Magness CPA PA Gene and Sue Malik Jay and Sherry Manthorne Marco Leasing Kristine Markes Michael and Donna Martin Bob and Jane Martin James Matthews Patricia Cartwright Mattingly Maxillofacial Surgery Center Tommy and Kathryn May Robert McAfee Joyce McCain H. K. and Galena McCaleb Jim and Mollie McCammon

Royce and Margaret Jones

Matt McCoy Insurance Agency Inc

Stephen Jones

Mike and Sue McCoy

Melvin and Betty Keener

Wes and Michelle McGill

Peter and Teena Kelly

John and Gerry McGowen

Kenneth and Emily Kelton

David Meadows

Wes and Sharon Kemp

Elizabeth Means

Trina Hayes

John and Dinah Kennedy

Darryl and Martha Melton

John and Ada Heath

Loyce Kennedy

Joshua and Samantha Merritt

Joe and Joyce Heird

Steve and Brenda Kesner

Helens Horses

James and Charla Keys

Ryan Mikles and Julie Mikles-Schluterman

Chris and Connie Helmich

Hays and Marsha Kinslow

Miller Law Group PLLC

Marion and Joyce Helton

Scott and Mary Kirkconnell

Joyce Miller

Mostafa Hemmati

Dan Kirkland

Steven and Donna Milligan

Bret and Jill Hendricks

Randy and Dona Kirkpatrick

Jerry and Ruth Millsaps

Michelle Henry

Chad and Courtney Kline

Sharyl Moffit

Tiffany Henry

Cara Knight

Raymond Monica

Theresa Herrick

Bill and Christa Kolb

David Monical

Bliss and Jan Hicky

Linda Kondrick

Kevin and Dusqua Moore

John Krohn

James and Janita Moore

David and Beth Krueger

Bob and Betty Moore

Brenton Kubler

Larry and Alice Morell

Masanori Kuroki

Mandy Morgan

Avinash Harding Lisa Harless Harps Food Stores Inc Dot Harris Anthony and Shannon Harrison

Rick and Cindy Hill Alvin and Margo Hill Hodges Heavy Duty Truck Parts and Service Inc

Gary and Myra Morris

Doug and Debra Ralston

Jeremiah Shinn

Peggy Talkington

*Kenneth Walker

James and Jackie Morris

Byra Ramsey

Sara Shinn

John and Charlene Tatum

David and Rebecca Ward

Martha Morris

B.C. and Donna Rankin

Wilford and Brenda Shoop

Ashley Taylor

Dawn Ward

James and Mary Mulkey

Earle and Virginia Raum

Robert and Lisa Shoptaw

Brian Taylor

Melba Ward

Courtney Mullen

Mitzi Reano

Rick and Linda Simmons

Erin Taylor

Jason and Kyla Warnick

Gary Mullen

Mark and Debbie Reavis

Roberta Simpson

Roselle Taylor

Norman and Carol Watson

Tommy Mumert

Randy and Debbra Renfro

Sisson's Body Shop

Taylor's Flowers and Gifts

Jerry and Kay Wayman

Randy and Cheryl Myers

Paul and Rosalie Revis

Sissy's Log Cabin, Inc

Terra Renewal

Steven and Lee Ann Wayman

Milton and Linda Neal

Yousaf Riaz

Jerakaycia Boman

Diann Terry

Wealth Advisory Group, Inc

Charles New

Marcus and Susan Richmond

Thomas and Killian Smith

The Phamacy Team

Bryan and Felisha Weaver

Chuck and Kay New

Don and Sue Rickard

Timothy and Kristin Smith

Theta Chi Fraternity

Bruce and Ann Webb

John Newton Properties, LLC

Polly Riley

Steve and Rebecca Smith

Everett and Lee Thompson

Marilyn Weih

Jerry and Mary Lou Oday

River Valley Cremations Inc

Samuel Smith

Paul and Randi Weizer

Mark Olesen

Patricia Roach

V. Carole Smith

William and Delores Thornsberry

Boyd Osborne Realtor Group

Benny and Tammy Robberson

William and Jane Smith

Rod and Linda Overlander

Robert and Carolyn Roberts

William and Kathy Smith

Dennis Overman

James and Heather Roger

Joel and Mittie Southerland

Tommy and Christina Papasan

Kenneth and Donna Rogers

Vicky Spurr

David and Georganne Rollans

Ernest and Aldona Standridge

Mary Ann Rollans

Gary and Charlene Standridge

John F. Rommel DDS

Greg Standridge

Alton and Ann Rye

Star Drain and Plumbing LLC

Paul and Susan Rylander

Paula Steel

Donna Parker Rudy and Sue Parks Rus and Kathy Pearson Whitley Penn Stephanie Pepper F C Peters and Sons Inc Bill Peters Muriel Peters Truman Pew and Virginia Sumners Barney and Carolyn Phillips Ed and Erin Poe Arlee Pollard Chip Porter Rick and Trish Powell Ritchie Powers Caleb and Courtney Pratt Carole Presley Joshua Price Davis Pritchett Nadine Rail

Dee and Anna Rylee David Sadler Flora Salyers Jennifer Samson Donald and Mary Sanders Herman and Rebecca Sanders Kayla Sapkota Philip and Susan Sargent Julie Scheckel Melissa Schmoll Vicki Schneider Lee Schoonover Ralph and Mary Scott Matthew and Susan Self Brenda Sellers Phillip and Lisa Shelby Tony and Donna Sherrill

Joan Stewart Thomas and Elizabeth Stinnett

Sheryle Tinerella TPAP Insurance Agency LLC James and Carolyn Trammell Ellen Treadway Scott and Pamm Treece Brandi Tripp Steve and Kim Troboy Roman Tubner Hilda Turner Brenda and Rex Tyler Van and Ginnie Tyson Jason Ulsperger

John Stiritz

Union Pacific

Michael and Whitney Stoker

Universal Cable Holdings

Valorie Stoll

Scott and Pam Van Horn

Regina Storment

Thomas and Margaret Van Schaik

Harley Strang JW and Christa Stratton Gary Stratton Peggy Stratton Antonette Stuckey Brian and Annette Sullivan Mike Summers, CPA Barry and Linda Swain Joseph Swain

Wayne and Betty Van Valkenburgh

Belinda Welch Robert Wentz Susan West Mike and Patty Wheeler Ross and Maegan White C. Tim and Wanda White Wesley White Joe and Susan Whitehead David and Diana Whitlow Troy and Amanda Whitlow Rachel Whitman David and Robbi Whittenburg Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins Michael and Melinda Wilkins James and Norma Willcutt Del Williams Steve and Jo Wilson Ora Wolfgram Marti Womack

Koko Vang

Edwin and Shirley Wood

Stan and Audrey Vaughn

Harold and Gelene Woody

Kenneth Vess

Wayne and Mariette Wright

Bruce and Brenda Vick

Susie Yium

Caroline Vining

Marcal and Sandra Young

Vista Place

Dan and Sara Yowell

Shirley Waggoner

Zhang Corporation

Todd Sweeden

Steve and Connie Zimmer

TECH HONOR ROLL: UP TO $100 Bob and Vicki Abbott

Joe and Shelly Alpe

J.O. Bailey

Lori Bartlett

Lindsay Beaton

Cesar Abreu Pacheco

Derek Altman

Lewis and Gloria Bailey

Nate Bartlett

Brooke Beavers

Jessie Adams

Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian

Celeste Bailey

Becca Bartlett

Kelly Becker

Margaret Adams

Paige Anders

Ronald and Betty Bailey

Bob Bartlett

Kenneth Beeler

Gabriel Adkins

Mark and Becky Anderson

John Bair

Shannon Bartlett

Angela Bell

Robert and Alison Ahlert

Sandra Anderson

Krishna Baker

Tanna Bartlett

Cecilia Dianne Bell

Ida Ahrens

Thomas and Lois Anderson

Larry Balentine

Lance and Jonna Barton

David Bell

Lizeth Alfaro Tapia

James Andrews

Thelma Ball

Tery and Mary Baskin

Jake Bell

Ahmed Aljarad

Stan and Jan Apple

Debbie Ballard

Brian Bass

Jennifer Bell

Brittany Allen

Brett Arrington

Paula Barnes

Hannah Baudh

Michael and Deborah Bell

Chad Allen

Keli Atwell

Kerry Barnett

Russell and Joyce Baugh

Stephanie Bellinger

Della Allen

Christine Austin

Daryl and Tammy Barnhouse

Frankie Baxter

Rico and Ginny Belotti

Melissa Allen

Glenda Ayers

Harold and Carol Barr

Ken and Joan Baxter

Callie Bennett

Andy Allen

Gregorio Baeza

Randy and Nancy Barrick

Joel Baysinger

Molly Bennett

Steven Allspach

Jonell Baggett

Gary Barrow

Daniel and Tasha Beam

James and Sharon Benson WINTER 2015 Development

Benton High School Class of 1955

Carl and Melissa Brucker

Lisa Chaffin

Harold and Paula Cornett

Jared Davis

Michele Brumley

Micheal and Kasey Champion

Destranae Cotton

Jerryl Davis

Henry Brummett

Jessica Chandler

Ryan Cotton

Richard and Kimberly Davis

Bill and Sue Brunner

Sandra Chandler

Amanda Coulter

Brent and Kimberly Davis

Edwina Bryant

Cheryl Chaney

John and Claudia Courtway

Marsha Davis

Justina Buck

Cameron Chapman

Rene Couture

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William and Linda Buckholtz

Stanley Chapman

Skot Covert

Rose Davis

Crystal Buie

Stewart and Laura Cheak

Corma Covington

Sandra Davis

Deborah Ferguson

Linda Chenault

Eric Covington

David and Janene Dawson

Bullock Law Firm

William and Millie Chevaillier

Mary Covington

Matthew Dawson

James and Margie Bullock

Gloria Cheyne

Leonard Cowan

Pamela Dawson

Bart Bump

Adam and Monica Childers

Rachel Cowling

Ramey Dawson

Dylan Bunger

Bachirou Chitou

Amanda Cox

Robert and Angela Day

Hayden Burchfield

William Chitty

Angela Cox

Jessica Dean

Michelle Blankenship

Andrew Burger

Elizabeth Chrisman

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Terrance Dean

Gibert and Donna Bloyed

Rosemary Burk

Jody Chrisman

Chloe Cox

Susie Deaton

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Harley and Jo Burke

Nichole Christensen

Karen Cox

Steve Deckelman

Bobby or Lavon's Income Tax

Lynn Burns

Freddy Christian

Nathan Crain

Robb and Jennifer Dedman

Nicholas Boerjan

James Burris

Ashley Clark

Allen and Becky Crawford

Elizabeth Dees

Kyle and Lacie Bohannan

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Carolyn Clark

Debra Creek

Devin Deislinger

Wilma Bone

Hannah Bush

Clint and Kim Clark

Doug Crise

Craig Denette

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Ali Butts

Danielle Clark

Kandis Croom

Mary Dennis

Austin Boots

Janet Byford

Judith Clark

Patrick and Sheri Crosby

Jordan Denton

Christina Borden

Byrd Masonry

Victor Clark

Chris and Arlene Cross

Kathy Denzer

Kaitlyn Boswell

Bennie and Cynthia Byrd

Larry and Billie Clayton

Jennifer Cross

Trent DeWitt

RouthEvelyn Bouchard

Don and Linda Byrd

Peter and Linda Clifton

Crossing 303 Inc

Maria Diaz

Brenda Bowen

Cathy Byrum

Katie Cloninger

Greg and Jana Crouch

Timothy Diffey

Justus Bowman

Mary Cabaniss

Keith and Gayle Clutts

Lyndel and Judy Crouch

Fred Dillard

Kenneth and Vontie Boyd

Matthew and Kendra Caines

Gary W. Cobb

Mike Crouch

Dan Dillard

Rebecca Bradley

Darcy Calaway

Sarah Kathryn Cockerham

Angela Crow

Deidra Dillard

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Luke Calcatera

Judy Cockrill

Lesa Crowell

David and Rona Dodd

Bryan and Rebecca Bramlett

Jalyn Caldwell

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Allen Crum

Mitchel Dolezal

Ashley Brannon

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Blake and Ladonna Cole

Kristie Cubbage

Jim Domer

Courtney Brashear

Grace Calva

Jerri Cole

Tim Culver

Devin Donahou

Gary Brassfield

Jonathan Calvin

Jordan Cole

Daniel and Nancy Cummings

Deborah Donald

Peyton Brazear

Brianne Campbell

Tracy Cole

Nancy Cummings

Joni Donoho

Ronald Brazell

Carol Campbell

Jennifer Coleman

Jimmy and Kerry Cunningham

Candy Dorman

Robert Breitenstein

Heather Campbell

William Coleman

Jessica Cunningham

William Dorman

Nikki Brewer

Randy and Susan Campbell

Jonathan and Brandi Collins

Cameron Cannon

Jim Collins

Marcellius and Joyce Cunningham

Michael and Tara Dorminy

Erin Brickley Cathy Bright

Michael and Kellye Cannon

Richard Collins

Tom and Ernestine Cuthbert

Kelsey Dougan

Tim and Aimee Brinkley

Leonel and Rachael Cantu

William and Ednita Condley

D & R Jacimore Inc

Jimmie and Mary Douglas

Heath and Amanda Brock

Holly Carlo

Veo Condley

Robert and Shelly Daily

Alvin and Faye Drittler

Eric and Casson Brock

Gus and Lutie Carmack

Robert and Wendy Condley

Roger and Pamela Dale

Lauren Drittler

Jessica Brock

Sean Carnahan

Cody Cone

Larry Dale

Drummond Construction LLC

Ralph Brody, Jr.

Melissa Carpenter

Samuel Conn

Dakota Dallas

Linda Du

Christal Brooke

Ana Cartagena

Angela Cook

Jamie Dalton

Patrick Dudeck

Ashley Brown

Larry and Elizabeth Carter

Brandon and Anita Cook

C.J. Danekas

Genet Duke

Charles Brown

Rodney and Jo Carter

Shannon and Sherrye Coomer

Charles and Sara Daniel

Lindsay Duncan

Clinton and Kristen Brown

Tim and Stacy Carter

Daniel A. Cooper

Ashley Daniels

Lonnie Duncan

Jazmiin Brown

Roberto Caseres

Daniel L. Cooper

Cody Dare

Blake Duncan

Jerry and Wanda Brown

Jon and Tiffany Casey

Glen Cooper

Jesse Dare

Ana Dunn

Kraig and Chaille Brown

Sarah Casey

Will and Brook Cooper

Melissa Darnell

Maverick and Elizabeth Dunn

Matthew Brown

Michele Casteel

Maggie Cope

Timothy Davenport

Brandi Duvall

Michael Brown

Anthony Caton

Jody and Donna Copeland

Chris and Tamara Davidson

Michael Duvall

Robert Brown

Brian and Monica Cauthen

Kurt and Ashley Corbin

Karlos Davidson

Alex Duvall

Robert and Jill Brown

Jerry and Frances Cecil

Nelson and Kimberly Cordova

David Davis

Jamie Earls

Richard Brownlee

Gabe Cerasale

Becca Corley

Derek and Shelly Davis

Robecris Ebron

Naomi Berry Eddy and Kathryn Beshears Timothy Beshears Crystal Biggers James and Marie Biggers Jason and Amber Binz Jessica Birchler Cash Black Kyle and Sarah Blackburn Latrisha Blair Billy and Shirley Blalack Todd and Brittany Blankenship

WINTER 2015 Development

Amber Dorrough

Eden Eckart

Tori Foreman

Hannah Goetz

Randy Hamilton

Paul Hickerson

Christopher Edens

Staci Fortson

Shirley Goines

Clycia Hammonds

Gary Hickey

Douglas and Dawn Edgell

Allison Foster

Jason Golden

Robert and Becky Haney

Savanna Hiland

Debbie Edgin

Pamela Fouts

Antonio Gomez Garcia

Shelly Hanlon

John Hilburn

Patricia Edmunds

Steven Frank

Jordan and Shanda Gomez

Jose Harber

Brandon Hillenburg

Bruce Edwards

Betty Franklin

Cliff and Sarah Goodin

Franklin Hardcastle

Belinda Hilliard

Gary Edwards

Tanner Franklin

Charlie and Cassie Goodman

Jenny Harden

Newton Hilliard

Pamela Edwards

Matt and Lindelle Fraser

Chris Goodwin

Stacie Harden

Milburn Hinds

Katherine Ehemann

Katie Frazier

Marla Goshien

Zachary Harden

Debra Hines

Tracy Eichenberger

Destiny Freeman

Mary Gosnell

Charity Hardin

J.C. Hines

Kenneth Elliott

Hayden Freeman

Mark and Laura Gotcher

Jenny Hardin

Thad and Tracie Hinkle

Charles and Norma Ellis

Jamey Freeman

Reginald Govan

William Harkins

Kirbi Hinton

Gregory and Doris Ellison

Kenneth and Missy Freeman

Tara Hughes

Candace Harkreader

Gene and Pam Hobbs

Heaven Ellison

Randi Freeman

Gregory Grant

Damon and Julia Harkreader

Craig Hodes

Crystal Elwin

Shirley Freeman

Anne Graves

Bobby and Carole Harmon

Amanda Phelps-Hodge

Charles and Martha Engelberger

Stephen Freeman

Larry and Cathy Graves

Kelley Harmon

Amanda Hodges

Millie Frias

Johnny and Teresa Gravett

Phillip Harp

Stephen Hodges

Ashlee Friend

Carol Gray

Al and Donna Harpenau

Wanda Hogan

Loyd Frost

Paul and Beth Gray

Franci Harper

Kong Hok

Gary Fryer

Rebecca Gray

Rick and Jane Harrell

Lindsey Holladay

Steve Fryer

Sabrina Gray

Glenda Harrington

Angela Holland

Eli Fuentez

Lynze Greathouse

Neal and Tammy Harrington

Parker Holley

Marc and Sherri Fusaro

Anthony Green

Aaron Harris

Bentley Hollingsworth

Marcia Gage

Sue Green

Charles and Denase Haris

David and Jessica Holloway

Thomas Gage

Shawna Green

Jennifer Harris

Amanda Holman

Charles and Lisha Gagen

Sommer Green

Jessica Harris

Amber Holmes

Thornton and Ana Gallimore

Gary and Susan Green

John Harris

Greg Holmes

Aaron and Tara Gamble

Gary Greenwood

Lyman and Carol Harris

Gurnia Holt

Aaron Gammill

John and Cynthia Greer

Molly Harris

Jessica Vinson

Maygin Ganyon

Jeremy Gregory

Zach and Leslie Harris

Paul Honnell

Guadalupe Garcia

Andrew Griffin

James and Linda Harrison

Marcia Hood

Ashley Garman

Laura Griffin

Samantha Harrison

Bill Hooten Insurance Agency

Kenneth and Nancy Garner

Tia Griffith

Jim and Linda Harwood

Samuel and Vicki Hoover

Sarah Garner

Donny and Patti Grigsby

Seth Haswell

Sara Hoover

Cindy Garrett

David and Pam Grimes

Stan Hatcher

Glenda Hopkins

David Garrett

Tammy Guarino

Dawn Hawkins

Kendall Hopkins

Cassie Garrison

Jo Anne Guenther

Clinton and Ronda Hawkins

Brittany Hopson

Jennifer Garrison

Don and Henrietta Guess

Charles Hayden

Donovan and Marlene Horn

Jimmie Gass

Larry and Constance Gulick

Elizabeth Haydon

Andre Horne

W. L. and *Barbara Faught

Ashley Gattis

Doyle and Dora Gunter

David and Lezli Hayes

Ralph and Carole Horner

Krista Faulkner

Sharon Gaught

Amanda Gutierrez

James He

Howard Horsman

John Felts

Barbara Geels

John Gwatney

Paul Head

Sarah Hottinger

Jessica Ferguson

Kenneth and Carol George

Jared Haas

C.D. Heaton III

Wililam and Donna Hottinger

Mark Ferguson

Brandy Gerry

Patrick Hagge

Keith and Joyce Helm

Catherine Capen-Housley

Patricia Fernandez

Jessica Giachino

Rebecca Hahn

Jennifer Helms

Tiffane Housley

Janae Fisher

Kay Giardina

Jeffrey Hale

Bill Hemmer

Kaleb Houston

Pat and Alice Fitts

Doug and Belinda Gibbs

Jenny Hale

Aaron Henderson

Michael Houston

Matt and Jennifer Fleming

Lindsey Gibson

Kathy Hale

*Gary Henderson

Penny Howard

Jason and Lisa Fleming

Molly Gibson

Clinton Hall

Keith Henderson

Glenna Howell

Craig and Rhonda Fleming

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Kirk and Shannon Hall

Mike Hendren

Michelle Howell

Brady Fletcher

Jackie and Linda Giddens

Sam and Gayle Hall

Stephanie Henington

Rebecca Howell

Yadira Flores

Iqbal Gilani

Karen Hall

Peter and Linda Jackson

Frederick Hoyt

Robert and Tracy Floyd

Mark and Dana Gilbert

Stanley and Susie Hall

Amber Hensley

Mary Hoyt

James Followill

Robert and Jessica Gilbreath

Lynn and Hope Hallum

Dedrick and Candra Henson

Kimberly Hubbard

James and Jo Ford

James Giles

Susan McGuire

Wyn Herbst

Sondra Hubbard

Lawrence Ford

Paula Gilmore

Gary Hamilton

Nazario Hernandez

Robert Hudgins

Robert Ford

Chris and Beth Giroir

Lawana Hamilton

Anthony Heykoop

Bobby and Lisa Huelle

Leigh Forehand

Ashley Givens

Matthew Hamilton

Terry and Debbie Hickerson

Ernestina Huerta

Chris and Amy Engelhoven Pamela Engelke Larry and Christina England Gregory and Debbie Ennis Ruth Enoch Ronald Enos Jason and Shawn Epperson Samantha Erb Pamela Ervin Haynes Vince and Lori Eshnaur Angela Estep Brent Etzel Andrea Eubanks Larry and Donna Eubanks Nathan Evans Tiffani Everett Dean and Carol Ezell Eric Ezell Uchenna Ezenwa Ronald Fair April Fales Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries

WINTER 2015 Development

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NaQuanta Jones

Matt and Heather Leavell

Steven and Rebecca Martin

Jeff and Norma Meares

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Ludwig Schmitt

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Thanh Nguyen

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David and Nancy Schneider

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Terri Rice

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Pope County Bar Association, Inc.

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Jane Shipman

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Richard Rose

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David Toward

Crystal Walker-Cole

Jessica Whitehead

Ronald and Ramona Jo Witcher

Andrew Taylor

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Brooks and Cara Witherspoon

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Amanda Trammell

Brandon Wallace

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Fred and Carolyn Woehl

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Sid and Karen Womack

Ryan and Leah Taylor

Justin Trice

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Kristin Wood

Thomas and Louise Taylor

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Charles Trusty

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Jamie and Michelle Ward

Dan and Ann Wilkins

Bruce and Anice Tedford

Melanie Tubbs

Joe and Pat Ward

Deborah Wilkinson

Tommy and Mary Tedford

Jae Tucker

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Jimmy and Mary Willard

Edwin Teeter

Bill and Martha Tucker

Shannon Warren

Jennifer Willbanks

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Lynn Washington

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Lance and Amanda Woodworth

Cheyenne Terry

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Tori Waters

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Joseph Thoma

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John E. Watson

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Chelsea Thomas

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Wyatt and Danae Watson

Clinta Williams

Clinton Thomas

Paul and Dorothy Turner

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*Elaine Thomas

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Jessica Weatherl

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James L. Thompson

Courtney Ulmer

Jeffery and Jody Welch

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Kelsey Yadon

Don and Mary Betty Thone

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Tsunemi and Mary Yamashita

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Curtis Willis

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Henry and Dinah Vance

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Arkansas Tech University expresses its appreciation to each of its alumni and friends who supported the Inaugural Scholarship Gala on April 17, 2015. The final fund-raising total for the event was $105,650. Proceeds are being used to provide financial assistance to deserving students on both the Russellville and Ozark campuses of Arkansas Tech. The second annual Scholarship Gala is scheduled for Friday, April 15, 2016, at Chamberlyne Country Club in Danville. The goal of the event is to provide life-changing resources to the students of Arkansas Tech. John Ed Chambers III of Danville, who will serve as chairman of the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees in 2016, will cohost the event. More information concerning the 2016 Scholarship Gala will be communicated in the new year.

WINTER 2015 Development

Shawn Woods

Michael and Brenda Verser

Gala Update, 2016 Event Date Set

Lea Ann Woods

MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS: The gifts from the following individuals were matched by these organizations. AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Matching Gift Program Ronald and Angie Anderson Acxiom Corporation Jeff and Annette Sackhoff

Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fd Truman and Jan Hill Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries

American Electric Power Craig Goodlett

ExxonMobil Foundation Lillian Hoover Jamie and Beth Sorrells

Amgen Foundation Ron Collins and Mary Jo Lusnak

Nationwide Insurance Foundation Leon and Mary Anderson

Arkansas Best Corporation Beth Brooks

New York Life Foundation Jerry and Nancy Burns

BKD, LLP, Accounting Education Fund Don and Kelly Desoto Ken Rossi

State Farm Co Foundation Thomas Casner Vectren Foundation Inc Cayce Shinn

TRIBUTE GIFTS: During the period July - October 2015, the following individuals made gifts in honor or in memory of someone special to them. In Memory of Dennis Applebaum Frank and Linda Russenberger In Honor of Arkansas Epsilon Chapter Paul and Stephanie Stein In Honor of Gary Barrow & 50 yrs of Brass Choir Andy and Lou Ann Anders In Honor of Linda Bean Kandis Croom In Honor of David Bell Kandis Croom In Honor of James Bibler Stanley and Maysel Teeter In Honor of Dr. Robin E. Bowen Samuel Kenneth Alexander In Honor of Tim Carter Kandis Croom

Michael and Cynthia Chaffin Eldon and Juanita Clary Mitch Collins Cynthia Davis Lynn Hardin Bill and Suzanne Harmon Gary and Emma Hayward David and Dana Moseley Bob and Sandra Norman Chris and Beverly Shively Michael and Phyllis Stone Danny and Twana Troutt Robert and Marty Young In Honor of Jason Dopson Collins Hill Diamond Club Collins Hill High School Dugout Club Collins Hill Touchdown Club In Honor of Mark and Kim Dopson Cynthia Davis

In Memory of Jim Cartwright James and Betty Lancaster

In Memory of Howard Faulkner Dennis and Linda Boyd Bill and Suzanne Harmon

In Memory of Jake Caviness Hope Russell

In Honor of Rodney Franks Melissa Franks

In Memory of Richard "Don" Cooley Matt and Pam Cooper David and Dana Moseley

In Memory of Dr. Floyd Gilliland Edith Barrett Billie and Dororthy Blevins Rex and Norma Brazell Mary Salmon-Breath Jerry Dent Jason Derrick Martin and Kimberly Fehl Jack and Anna Holt James Judy Lamb's Incorporated Billye Sue Lawrence J.E. and Marcille Lawrence Ronald and Mona Long Ben Martin Robert and Kathy Millard Charlotte Moore John and Ann Parish Jerry Pinson Ed Laster and Mary Roark Jack and Joyce Watson David and Eddie Carolyn Whitehead J.P. and Mozelle Williams

In Memory of Jason Croom Kandis Croom In Memory of Michael Croom Kandis Croom In Honor of Billy Gene and Ann Davis Kelly and Reta Davis In Memory of Johnny Davis Bill and Patti Hooten In Honor of Shirley Dodd Danna Hines In Memory of Anne Dopson Ross and Rita Adams Myrna Adams Dennis and Linda Boyd Lisa Cavender & Family Michael and Cynthia Chaffin Eldon and Juanita Clary Mitch Collins Cynthia Davis Lynn Hardin Bill and Suzanne Harmon Gary and Emma Hayward David and Dana Moseley Bob and Sandra Norman Chris and Beverly Shively Michael and Phyllis Stone Danny and Twana Troutt Robert and Marty Young In Memory of Deward Dopson Ross and Rita Adams Myrna Adams Dennis and Linda Boyd Lisa Cavender & Family

In Memory of Sam Hindsman Lynn Hardin

In Honor of Vicky Kiehl John and Holly Gale

In Memory of R.E. Hodges Toni Bachman Michael and Deborah Bell Richard and Mary Cohoon Bob and Debra Fithen Mary Gunter Dean and Pat Hagemeier Bob and Polly Hardin Bill and Suzanne Harmon Vance and Cynthia Jones Drew and Ces Kelso Jim and Melanie Kennedy Scott and Mary Kirkconnell George and Carolyn McLellan Bill and Dolores McSpadden Jim Murphy Judy Murphy Bob and Frances Parker Bill and Joanna Peters Pope County Democratic Party Glenn and Kathy Ratliff Tommy and Linda Richardson David and Diane Roach David and Georganne Rollans Martin and Kara Smith Stanley and Maysel Teeter R.D. and Johnna Walker David and Diana Whitlow Robert and Marty Young

In Honor of Taylor Kline Adam and Amy Anderson

In Memory of Lenora Kathleen Hollabaugh Pope County Historical Association Van and Virginia Tyson In Memory of Zemaric Holt Charles Fore Jim Murphy In Memory of John Hopper Bill and Patti Hooten In Memory of Mary Jo Horton Clifton and Sherry Caldwell Charles Fore Doug Lowrey Bert and Annette Mullens Bill and Metta Plegge Jack and Helen Price

In Honor of Diane Gleason Kandis Croom

In Honor of Megan Jeffery Adam and Amy Anderson

In Honor of Mary Gunter Kandis Croom

In Memory of Yuan Jin Ningning Galatas

In Honor of Donis and Bonnie Hamilton Tom and Jayne Jones

In Memory of Rebecca Hindsman Kennedy Ferne Shinn Anderson Billy and Bonnie Baker Richard and Mary Cohoon Charles Howell Andrew and Debra Jacobs Judy Murphy Ben and Amber Pinter Mary Tibbels Bruce and Ann Webb

In Honor of Joan Harper Donna Parker In Memory of Ruth Harrison Richard and Nancy Mobley Mandy Morgan In Memory of Mary Lou Hindsman Lynn Hardin

In Memory of David Long Patrick and Connie Christiansen In Memory of Ted Lyons Dennis and Linda Boyd In Honor of Lester Monts Andy and Lou Ann Anders In Honor of Julie Morgan Kandis Croom In Memory of Mary Stone Osborne Bill and Patti Hooten In Memory of Charles Pfeiffer Bill and Patti Hooten In Memory of William "Bill" C. and Marguerite S. Pinson William Pinson In Honor of Mary Ann Rollans Kandis Croom In Honor of Cleo Simmons Rickey and Linda Simmons In Memory of Nadine Simmons Rickey and Linda Simmons In Honor of V. Carole Smith Kandis Croom In Memory of Christina Stinnett Judy Murphy In Honor of Rebecka Surtevall Adam and Amy Anderson In Memory of Neil Teeter Leonard and Betty Barker Libby Beck Kandis Croom Greater Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs William and Elizabeth Balkman House Bert and Sue Rownd In Memory of Ellenore Thompson David Thompson In Honor of Rick and Harriet Thone Todd Sweeden In Honor of Tom and Mary Alice Tomlinson Tom and Jayne Jones In Honor of Caroline Vining Matt and Pam Cooper In Memory of Kenneth Walker Bill and Suzanne Harmon Bert and Annette Mullens Martha Williams In Memory of Helga Wendelberger Khaleel Almaliki

WINTER 2015 Development

TECH LOYALTY SOCIETY 40+ Years Travis Adams Jerry and Nancy Burns Frank and Sue Merritt The John Nutt Family Martha Williams

35-39 Years Lewis Adams Ross and Rita Adams Sid and Sue Brain Les and Lyndal Byram Clifton and Sherry Caldwell Emily Callan Clarence and Elizabeth Carnahan Jeffrey Cook Olin and Millicent Cook Eldean Corley Bob and Sandra Norman Stanley and Maysel Teeter Jim and Kay Tucker

30-34 Years Donald and Gwen Bowen Robert and Frankie Casey Keith Cogswell Richard and Mary Cohoon Irene Edgar Royce and Margaret Jones Doug Lowrey LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith

25-29 Years Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian Larry and Cathy Brandt Michael and Sarah Carter Minnie Lou Casey Eldon and Juanita Clary Sam and Diane Cummings Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton Tommy Hindsman Tom and Jayne Jones Jack Kelleher Thomas and Analee Lanio Eleanor Lipsmeyer Johnny and Julie Morgan Martha Morris Christopher and Lesa Moyer Bert and Annette Mullens Van and Ginnie Tyson

20-24 Years Leon and Mary Anderson Toni Bachman Bernard Bartlett Carl F. Baswell Jo Kay Boyle Joe and Nan Bull Don and Margaret Carnahan Bob and Carolyn Edwards Stephen Efird Jeanice Falls Miller and Peggy Ford Charles Fore Sue Frueauff Kay Giardina Bill and Suzanne Harmon Gerald and Carol Harvell Jim and Linda Harwood Keith and Joyce Helm Mostafa Hemmati Jim Higgs

WINTER 2015 Development

Jean Higgs Tommy and Shelby Hillman Robert and Annette Holeyfield Chuck and Donna Horne Bill and Vicky Kiehl Hays and Marsha Kinslow Keith and Phyllis Koons John Krohn Charles Labahn Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay Charlotte Linch James and Jennie Little Glenna Long Dan and Marsha Lovelady Kenneth Lucas Bob and Betty Moore James and Janita Moore Tommy Mumert Charlie and Lou Niven Bill and Ellen Parton Charles and Margaret Pearson Geneva Pledger Stan and Dacie Rau Doug Roberts Betty Salmeri Herman and Rebecca Sanders Jack and Joyce Shepherd Gordon and Decie Shirron John and Carol Shoptaw Kenneth and Jana Shores Hugh and Mary Silkensen Cleo Simmons Leslie and Barbara Skews R.D. and Johnna Walker Frank and Rudda Ward John and Trudy Watson Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins Jesse Willcox Susie Yium Robert and Marty Young

15-19 Years J.T. Altman Andy and Lou Ann Anders Ronald and Betty Bailey Tery and Mary Baskin Arnold and Katherine Bowden Gene and Aida Boyle Shannon Briggs Robert and Jean Brooks Robert and Jill Brown Gus and Lutie Carmack John Chambers Keith and Gayle Clutts Cheryl Coleman Phillip and Lois Cox Kandis Croom Bill and Ann Davis Kelly and Reta Davis Mike and Shauna Donnell B.J. and Claire Dunn Robert and Susan Dunn Elton and Deanna Epley Tommy Estes Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries Martha Faulkner James and Virginia Fields Lawrence and Alice Fletcher Michael and Tanya Franklin Jacqueline Gardner Leon and Vicki Gershner Chuck and Pat Gordon John and Etta Grant

Don and Sally Hallum Jack and Charlene Hamm Jeffrey and Virginia Haney Jo Harper Winford Hoover Rebecca Howell Robert Hudgins Donald and Julia Inman Donald and Brenda Johnston Athalene Jones Buddy and Glenda Jones Ida Ruth Jones Melvin and Betty Keener Steve and Elaine Laux Carolyn Lee Betty Lienhart Clifford and Jane Lyon Kevin and Beverly Mason Joyce McCain James McKean Catherine McMahan Mike and Joy Miller Ardith Morris David and Dana Moseley George Moye Gerald and Helen Murders Jim Murphy Dick and Sue Neelly Frank Nelson Martha Newton Dan and Susie Nicholson Wyn and Bridgett Norwood Rus and Kathy Pearson Thomas and Amy Pennington Richard and Janis Petronis Kenneth and Kathy Pippin Bill and Metta Plegge Chuck and Dona Reed Tommy and Linda Richardson Patricia Roach Janice Robinson Mary Ann Rollans Phillip and Lisa Shelby Tony and Donna Sherrill Chris and Beverly Shively Robert and Lisa Shoptaw Michael Simmons Thomas and Killian Smith David and Betty Snellings Joel and Mittie Southerland Richard and Lawana Staggs Robert Stark James and Adelyn Stevenson John Stiritz Peggy Stratton Kenneth and Janice Sutton John and Charlene Tatum Everett and Lee Thompson Tom Townsend Hilda Turner Wayne and Betty Van Valkenburgh Martha Vance Mike and Patty Wheeler Jim and Mechele White John and Leigh Whiteside David and Diana Whitlow Kathy Wilburn Del Williams Rebecca Wilson Walter and Lynette Woodie Rex and Linda Woodson Harold and Gelene Woody Steve and Connie Zimmer

10-14 Years Verlon Abram Ferne Shinn Anderson Lewis and Gloria Bailey Carl and Lena Barger Gary Barrow Kent and Jean Bartlett B.J. and Kristy Bayer Linda Bean Robin Bean Lloyd and Carol Belford-Lewallen Glen and Susan Bishop Andy and Jennifer Bixler Dennis and Linda Boyd Charles and Gayla Bragg Priscilla Branch Beth Brooks Dale and Rebecca Burris Paul and Regina Burris Randy and Susan Campbell Norman and Linda Carnahan Tim and Pam Carr Chris and Mary Carroll Thomas Casner John and Carole Clarke Linda Clarke Bill and Lorie Clary Loretta Cochran Stan Cochran Judy Cockrill Sam and Gail Coffman Terry and Anita Collier William and Ednita Condley Matt and Pam Cooper Nancy Cummings Karlos Davidson Harley and Patricia Davis Tom and Susan DeBlack Cheryl Denton Don and Kelly Desoto David and Tammy Doyel Ronnie and Susie Duffield Bob Ewell C. David and Mary Floyd Jimmy Fulmer Jeff and Tracey Geren Sam and Nina Goza Gregory Grant Dan Gray Gary and Jeannie Green Robert and Linda Griffin Mary Gunter Don and Carolyn Hall Sam and Gayle Hall Billy and Ronda Hardgrave Al and Donna Harpenau Benny and LaVel Harris John and Ada Heath Wayne and Sharon Helmer Gary Hickey Ronnie Higgins Ted Honghiran Hollie Hunter Martin and Michelle Irwin Hank Jacobs David and Wendy Jones Jerry Jones Todd Jones Vance and Cynthia Jones William S. Keeton Ronnie and Sandra Kennett Dan Kirkland Linda Kondrick

Lee Lane David and Ginger Ludwick Joe and Bonnie Magness Marshall and Thelma Martin Marina Martinez Maxie and Stephanie Mathis Richard Maxwell H. K. and Galena McCaleb Alton and Mary McCartney Powell and Kaye McClellan Bruce McConnell Mike and Sue McCoy Roy and Linda McSpadden Roy and Troylynn McSpadden David Middlebrooks Jerry and Ruth Millsaps Bryce and Carol Mobley Larry and Alice Morell James and Jackie Morris James and Sandra Morris Tommy and Delores Morrison Steve and Liz Mullins Judy Murphy Bill Newsom David Oates Gary Parvin Richard Perkins Truman Pew and Virginia Sumners Karen Pittman Miranda Raines Howard and Becky Ritchie Ben and Terry Rothwell Stanley Russ Alton and Ann Rye Milton and Margaret Scott Ralph and Mary Scott H.L. and Barbara Shepherd Sara Shinn Becky Shopfner Cheryl Smith Nancy Smith Wayne and Helen Smith Jamie and Beth Sorrells Harlon and Jean Sory Michael and Phyllis Stone Harley Strang Steve and Jeanie Strasner James and Libby Talley Erwin and Phyllis Tarkington Mark Taylor Robert and Judy Taylor James and Marge Teal Rick and Harriet Thone David Todd Melinda Trickett Steve and Kim Troboy Verna Turner Cliff Underwood Shirley Waggoner Larry Ward David and Joann Weindel Addie White Phil and Carolyn White Jimmy and Mary Willard James and Norma Willcutt Clinta Williams Gary Williams Bobby and Abigail Willis Robert Wolf John and Becky Womack Marcal and Sandra Young Dan and Sara Yowell

MARRIAGES

James Gray (IT ’10) and Kelli Fairchild Gray (NURS ’10), a daughter, Bianca Claire, July 2, 2015.

Mary Kate Barnett (PSY ’09) and Eric Lawrence Sumner were married Sept. 19, 2015.

Samantha Burroughs Pike (HIM ’10) and her husband, Eli, a son, Greyson Elias, May 18, 2015.

Jeffrey Bridgman (COM SCI ’11) and Hannah Leah New (ALUM) were married Sept. 19, 2015.

Becky Peden Warren (ANS ’10) and her husband, Derek, a daughter, Kay Morgan, March 6, 2015.

Tiffany Walker (ENGL ’14) and Ty Turner (FBM ’15) were married April 18, 2015.

Michael R. Andrade (ECON ’11) and Kimberly Dawn Brown Andrade (JOUR ’12), a daughter, Kira Renaya, Sept. 10, 2015.

BIRTHS

Mark Freeman (JOUR ’11) and Candace Bennett Freeman (BUED ’12), a son, Hayden Blake, May 7, 2014.

Sadeana Green Steele (SOC ’00) and her wife, Melissa, a daughter, Nora Elin, April 24, 2015. Nora has a sister, Rylen.

T.J. Posey (MGMT/MKTG ’11) and Jenny Vining Posey (ECED ’12), a son, Wes Connor, Aug. 15, 2015.

Katie McIntosh Garrison (MGMT/MKTG ’04) and her husband, Joe, a daughter, Jolie Kate, Oct. 14, 2014.

Meagan Holland Wilson (MGMT/MKTG ’11) and her husband, Larry, a son, Benjamin Felix, Aug. 4, 2015.

Lacey Killough Crotts (RS ’05) and Jonathan Crotts (MGMT/ MKTG ’06), a daughter, Payslee Adalynn, Sept. 4, 2015. Payslee has a brother, Jaden.

Jessica Lynn Chatelain (BPS-EC ’12) and Scott Harold Edward Chatelain (ALUM), a daughter, Annsleigh Roux, Oct. 5, 2015.

Jaime Nybye Price (ECED ’05) and Jordan Price (MLED ’06), a daughter, Hadley Mae, Jan. 23, 2015. Hadley has a sister, Grasen Marie, and a brother, Bayler Andrew. Lyndsey Mobley Harris (ART ’06) and her husband, Jordan, a son, Tucker Allen, July 21, 2015. Tucker has a sister, Hayden. Brenton Holt (FW ’06) and Sarah Johnson Holt (NURS ’06), a daughter, Piper Evelynn Claire, Sept. 20, 2015. Mike Wilkins (AGBU ’06) and Whitley Heflin Wilkins (ECED ’07), a daughter, Ella Kate, Sept. 2, 2015. Ella has a sister, Emily Ann. Megan Wyllia Ridenhour (HIST ’07 & M.S. CSP ’14) and her husband, Tyler, a son, Recil Wayne, Oct. 28, 2015. Nick Grote (BIOL ’09) and Allison Horn Grote (HIM ’09), a daughter, Olivia Rose, Aug. 20, 2015. Jessica Vinson Honnell (SPH EDU ’09 & M.S. CSP ’15) and Wesley Honnell (MECH ENGR ’14), a daughter, Alexandria Gracelynn, Aug. 11, 2015.

Brandon Graham (HST ’12) and Brooke Sherrill Graham (PN ’14), a son, Kacer James, Aug. 28, 2015. April Smith (SOC ’12) and her husband, Mark, a daughter, Maezie FayeAnn, July 10, 2015. Jasmine Balch White (ENGL EDU / SPH EDU ’12) and her husband, Matthew, a daughter, Emilia Matilyn, Oct. 19, 2015. Emilia has a sister, Penelope. Jeremy Brogdon (BPS-AB ’13) and Laura Beth Anderson Brogdon (MGMT/MKTG ’13), a son, Charley Dean, Oct. 31, 2015. Hailey Vongphakdy (RS ’14) and Cory Moores, a son, Kai Alan, Aug. 5, 2015. Kai has a sister, Azalea Skye. Chad Smith (ENPH ’14) and his wife, Adriana, a daughter, Alexia Leah, July 28, 2015. Marisa Reasoner Bale (’15) and her husband, Forrest, a son, James Bradley, Aug. 24, 2015. Kayla Nicole Harris (HPE ’15) and Jacob S. Carter, a son, Kalob Isaac, Sept. 23, 2015.

Dr. Brad Keener (BIOL ’09) and his wife, Lydia, a son, Graham Everett, Aug. 23, 2015. Graham has a sister, Lilly.

Stanford Parks (ACCT ’15) and Spirit Wilson, a son, Kendal, Oct. 14, 2015. Kendal has a brother, Chrome.

Jennifer Duvall Moore (ACCT & ECON ’09) and her husband, Mitchell, a son, Tate Archer, Sept. 25, 2015. Tate has a brother, Tucker.

Tyler Riley (MGMT/MKTG ’15) and Bri Riley (ALUM), a son, Colt Malone, July 28, 2015. Colt has a sister, Claire.

Seth Charles Race (EAM ’09) and his wife, Tracey, a son, Tucker Tee, July 13, 2015. Tucker has a brother, Porter. Blake Walters (AGBU ’09) and Jessica Hall Walters (ANS ’12), a son, Bryson Curtis, June 15, 2015. Matt Goddard (MECH ENGR ’10) and Colleen Day Goddard (NURS ’11), a son, Chase Daniel, July 31, 2015. Chase has a sister, Kaley.

1960s Mary Jane Hunter (’62) was one of nine individuals named to the 2015 Women of Distinction, a recognition program coordinated by the Harrison Daily Times newspaper. Mary Jane was recognized for her volunteer service in north Arkansas.

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Gerald M. Johnston (ACCT ’65) joined the advisory board for

Amanda Johnson (ENGL ’94) joined Norman Career Services at

Freestone Resources. Gerald is retired from a 26-year career at

Arkansas Tech University as employee relations coordinator.

Tyson Foods and remains active in real estate development, agricultural businesses, warehousing and logistics.

Rob Beadel (FW ’95) was named conservation educator of the year during the Arkansas Wildlife Federation’s 2015 Governor’s

1970s

Conservation Achievement Awards. Rob is director of forestry

Larry Brandt (BUAD ’70) is one of nine members of the inaugural

Angela Slaughter (HIST EDU ’97 & M.A. ENGL ’04) has written

class of the John Paul Hammerschmidt Men of Distinction. He was

a novel entitled “A View From There.” It was published by Tate

among those honored during a luncheon on Oct. 21, 2015, at North

Publishing.

Arkansas College in Harrison.

Rhea Putnam Whalen (FW ’97) was named district manager for

Father Jack Sidler (BIOL ’73) was appointed priest at St. John

the Francis Marion National Forest in South Carolina.

Catholic Church in Russellville.

Lynn Faught (ENGL EDU ’99 & M.S. TESL ’09) became an

Katie Johnson King (HPE ’74) was first runner-up in the 2015 Ms.

assistant principal at Springdale High School for the 2015-16

Senior Arkansas Pageant. She won first place in evening gown.

academic year. Lynn and her husband, Travis Faught (SOC ’03),

Katie is a retired school counselor. She and her husband, Stevie,

have one son, Landyn.

own and operate a cattle ranch in Alma. They have two daughters

Dr. Muhammad Hamid Zaman (CHEM/PHYS SCI ’99) is

and five grandsons.

education for the Arkansas Forestry Association.

associate chair for undergraduate studies and professor of

Terry E. Brown (BIOL ’77) was named to the board of directors for

biomedical engineering at Boston University and professor of

Hanson Logistics.

biomedical engineering at the Howard Hughes Institute.

1980s

2000s

Dr. Randy Moody (PSY ’81) was presented the Minuteman Medal

Wes Davis (HPE ’01) coached Paris High School to the 2015 Class

by the Sons of the American Revolution at their national congress

3A state volleyball championship.

on June 29, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. It is the highest award a member of the organization may receive. Mike McCarley (BIOL ’82) was hired as elementary school principal by the Lamar School District. He and his wife, Paige, have four children.

1990s

Robert O. Floyd (ACCT ’01) was hired as a tax manager for Beall Barclay and Company in Fort Smith. Mark Taylor (HIST ’02) was hired as principal at Hector High School in addition to his previous duties as head senior high football coach. Joshua Uhrich (SPH ’02) was named assistant band director at Northside High School and Darby Junior High School in Fort

Alene Bynum (HIST EDU ’90, M.Ed. EDLD ’99 & Ed.S. ’12)

Smith.

was named 2015 Arkansas Association of School Personnel

Lance Carpenter (EAM ’03) was among the co-writers for one

Administrators administrator of the year. Alene is assistant

of the most popular country songs of summer 2015. Lance co-

superintendent of personnel and instruction for the Russellville

wrote “Love Me Like You Mean It,” which was recorded by Kelsea

School District.

Ballerini. As of the July 4, 2015, release of the charts, the record

Denise Davis Schueren (BUAD ’90) was selected as coordinator

was No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay. Ballerini became the first

of continuing education and recruiting at Arkansas State

female artist since Carrie Underwood in 2006 to reach the top of

University-Heber Springs.

the chart with her debut single. Other co-writers included Ballerini,

Rodney Parks (ECON ’91) was hired as senior director of major and planned gifts at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Ronda Hawkins (BUAD ’92 & MAT-TMS ’12) was recognized as the State Star for Arkansas during the 2015 Conference of

Josh Kerr and Forest Glen Whitehead. Justin Robertson (ACCT ’04) was hired as assistant to the superintendent and business manager for the Russellville School District.

America’s Small Business Development Centers in San Francisco,

Elizabeth Bowles Sharp (HPE ’04 & M.Ed. HPE ’05) was named

Calif. Ronda is training specialist and business consultant for the

Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) university

Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center

physical education teacher of the year for the State of Colorado.

(ASBTDC) regional office at Arkansas Tech University.

She is serving as president of SHAPE for the 2015-16 academic

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year. Elizabeth has served on the physical education faculty at Colorado Mesa University since 2011. Ryan Staggs (HPE ’04) was hired as assistant principal at Dover Elementary School. His wife, Carla McMurrin Staggs (ECED ’04), is a first grade teacher at Pottsville Elementary School. They have two daughters, McKynlee and Paisley. Rachel Bullock (ART EDU ’05) was named bookstore manager at Arkansas Tech University. Sarah Beth Phillips (JOUR ’06) was hired as an academic advisor in the Arkansas Tech Department of Professional Studies. Bryan Stobaugh (BIOL ’06) joined Producers Cooperative Association in Bryan, Texas, as a sales agronomist. His territory is north central Texas. Janna Hughes (MGMT/MKTG ’08) was hired at the University of Notre Dame as assistant director of marketing. She is in charge of promotions and marketing for the Fighting Irish men’s basketball program. Tobi Miller (EAM ’09) was named director of the Logan County Office of Emergency Management.

2010s Savanna Knight (JOUR ’10 & M.S. CSP ’12) moved up to the role of assistant director for the Western Arkansas Technical Center at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Philip A. Elmore (HIST/POL SCI ’12) joined Quattlebaum, Grooms and Tull PLLC as an associate in its Springdale office. Kevin Krost (PSY ’12) completed his master degree in research methodology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education in April 2015. He has started work on his Ph.D. at Virginia Tech. Allison Sims (PSY ’12 & M.S. CSP ’14) joined the staff at Henderson State University as education specialist coordinator in the Veterans Upward Bound office. Morgan Gray (ENGL EDU ’13) and her brother, Kole Gray (MECH ENGR ’15), are part of the 2015 Yell County farm family of the year along with their parents Divella and Richie Gray. Their home is a cattle farm in Centerville. Heath Whorton (EAM ’13) was hired as campus emergency manager in the Arkansas Tech Department of Public Safety. Alex Duvall (ENGL/ART ’15) joined the University of Rochester staff in the photographic preservation and collection management program. RaKim “RahK” Lash (M.S. CSP ’15) was hired as assistant director for multicultural affairs at Ithaca College. Samuel Williams (COM SCI ’15) was named systems analyst for ArcBest Technologies.

FRIENDS WE’LL MISS William Wesley Miller (AGRI ’42) died on Aug. 26, 2015. Wes was Future Farmers of America state vice president for Arkansas in 1939. He worked for Warren McArthur Aircraft Corp. in Bantam, Conn., and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He later owned and operated a general merchandise store, raised beef cattle, taught agriculture and sold feed and veterinary products. Wes lived in Sage. He was 94. Charles S. Sheppard Jr. (’43) died on June 8, 2015. Charles served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He purchased Sheppard’s Jewelers in Russellville from his father in 1950 and continued the family business for another 40 years. Charles lived in Russellville. He was 89. Curtis Connerly Hornor Jr. (ENGR ’45) died on Oct. 12, 2015. He had a 37-year career at radio station KBRS in northwest Arkansas, advancing to the position of vice president. Curtis lived in Springdale. He was 92. Lorene Wesley Petray (EDU ’46 & ELED ’52) died on July 13, 2015. She was a former teacher at Dardanelle Elementary School. Lorene lived in Malvern. She was 88. Sara Nell Douthitt Anders (’47) died on May 28, 2015. She was a musician, photographer, seamstress, painter and homemaker. Sara lived in Conway. She was 86. Ramona Bernadine Smith Mueller (BUAD ’49) died on Oct. 10, 2015. At one time, she worked as secretary to the commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. Ramona lived in Conway. She was 85. Muriel Wayne “Pete” Rice (ENGR ’49) died on June 6, 2015. Pete served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Arkansas Power and Light and Entergy for 40 years before embarking upon a second career building power systems in Asia for six years. Pete lived in Little Rock. He was 87. Jonada Ann Kelley Ragsdale (’49) died on Sept. 6, 2015. Jonada lived in Russellville. She was 86. Floyd Fryer (’50) died on July 13, 2015. He served in the U.S. Navy. Floyd lived in Atkins. He was 85. Dr. Robert L. Jones (EDU ’50) died on Sept. 10, 2015. Robert earned the Bronze Star while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was hired as the first vice president for student affairs at Mississippi State University and served in that capacity from 1967-84. The Mississippi State Student Affairs Hall of Honor is named in Robert’s honor, and he was among the first class of inductees in 2013. He was also vice president for administration and chief student affairs officer at the University of Texas at Tyler from 1984-94 and professor in higher education leadership at UT-Tyler from 1994-2000. Robert lived in Tyler, Texas. He was 87. Thomasine D. Collins (BUAD ’51) died on Nov. 5, 2014. Her father, Thomas Dulaney, taught social science and history at Arkansas Tech from 1928-56. Thomasine held a graduate degree in library science WINTER 2015 Class Notes

from Emory University. Her career included stints as head librarian at Reinhardt College and reference librarian at the University of Alabama. Thomasine lived in Perry, Ga. She was 84. June Alatrene Damron Culps (’51) died on June 20, 2015. June was elected Queen of Hearts during her time as a student at Arkansas Tech. She went on to a 30-year teaching career in the Booneville School District. June lived in Booneville. She was 85. Jacque Floyd Peterson (HOME EC ’51) died on June 8, 2015. She taught high school home economics in the schools at Hughes, Charleston, Siloam Springs and Little Rock. Jacque lived in Little Rock. She was 83. Floyd H. Barger (’52) died on Oct. 9, 2015. Floyd served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from a career as sales manager with Overhead Door Company. Floyd lived in Fort Smith. He was 81. Mary Jo Craig Horton (ELED ’53) died on July 30, 2015. She was a cheerleader and was selected to “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” during her time as a student at Arkansas Tech. She taught in the public schools at Fort Smith, Russellville and Little Rock. Mary Jo lived in Little Rock. She was 83. Jerry C. Martin (MATH ’53) died on Sept. 21, 2015. Jerry was employed by Southwestern Electric Power Company from 1953-94, rising to the position of division manager in Mount Pleasant, Texas, from 1981-86, and in Texarkana, Texas, from 1986 until his retirement in 1994. He returned to the business he grew up in by working at Texarkana Funeral Home from 1994-2010. Jerry lived in Texarkana, Texas. He was 83. Mary Maxine Moore Ramsey (’54) died on Sept. 15, 2015. Mary lived in Fayetteville, N.C. She was 80. Richard D. Stipe (SOC STUDIES ’58) died on June 30, 2015. Rick served in the U.S. Army and went on to a career as a professional pilot that included opportunities to work for Central Flying Service, Winthrop Rockefeller, Tupperware and professional race car driver Jim Hall. He retired in 2001. Rick lived in Mena. He was 80. Billy Carr Davis Sr. (HPE ’59) died on Aug. 27, 2015. Billy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a history teacher, coach and driver education instructor for the Gillett School District for 32 years. His final career was a 25-year stint as a national parks service ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Billy lived in Springdale. He was 82. James Witt Bryan III (’60) died on Sept. 1, 2015. James lived in Little Rock and Longboat Key, Fla. He was 75. Bobby Dale Fallen (’60) died on July 11, 2015. He was retired from the U.S. Marines as well as a career in teaching and coaching. Bobby lived in Aplin. He was 81. Dorothy Buckman Dickson (ELED ’61) died on June 10, 2015. Dorothy taught at Western Yell County Elementary School for 38 years. She gave of her time to benefit Yell County Special Services School, Chambers Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, West Yell County Cancer Board, Yell County Retired Teachers Association, Havana

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EH Club and Yell County Cattlemen’s Association. Dorothy lived in Belleville. She was 89. Allan Cates Jackson (BUAD ’61) died on Oct. 4, 2015. Al served in the U.S. Army. He went on to a civilian career in aviation, flying more than 2 million miles without an incident. Al lived in Rogers. He was 76. Clifford Ernest Butler (’62) died on Aug. 20, 2015. Cliff retired as vice chairman of the board at Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. in 2007. He remained active in retirement as a real estate agent and consultant. Cliff lived in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He was 73. Dr. Floyd Ray “Shady” Gilliland Jr. (BIOL ’62) died on Aug. 8, 2015. Shady earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in entomology from Mississippi State University. He served on the faculty at Auburn University from 1967-77, leaving at the rank of professor to start his own agricultural research and consulting businesses. Shady enrolled in law school at the age of 49. He became a partner at Holtsford, Gilliland, Higgins, Hitson and Howard in Alabama and worked there until his death. Shady lived in Pike Road, Ala. He was 75. Billy Ross Griffin (BIOL ’63) died on Aug. 12, 2015. He had a fourdecade career working in various capacities for the U.S. government. Bill lived in Prescott. He was 75. Mary Ellen Almand Blount (ENGL ’64) died on Aug. 18, 2015. She was 73. James Robert Pate (HIST/POL SCI ’65) died on Aug. 11, 2015. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Jim received the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star. He practiced law in the Arkansas River Valley for 45 years. Jim lived in Russellville. He was 72. Silas Neil Teeter (MUS ’65) died on June 25, 2015. He was a band director for 25 years, serving in the school districts at Berryville, Helena-West Helena, Hot Springs and Pulaski County. Neil lived in Little Rock. He was 72. Gary Owen Dodd (BUS ’68) died on Dec. 22, 2014. He worked in a management capacity for several large companies before starting his own business in 1990. Gary lived in Alpharetta, Ga. He was 70. Martha Jo Shelton Forrest (’68) died on June 19, 2015. She was a homemaker and a volunteer at Reynolds Cancer Support House. Martha lived in Alma. She was 69. Robert Edward Hodges (BIOL ’70) died on Sept. 1, 2015. The 11 interceptions that R.E. recorded for the 1968 Wonder Boys remains the Arkansas Tech single-season record. After two years as associate alumni director at Arkansas Tech, R.E. went on to a 40-year career with the Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserves, on the Governor’s Council on Aging and on the Pope County Quorum Court. He was a past member of the Arkansas Tech Foundation Board of Directors and the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors. R.E. lived in Russellville. He was 68. Nancy Carolyn Burgess Henley (’71) died on Oct. 15, 2015. She taught science in the Nashville School District (Ark.) for 28 years.

Nancy lived in Fayetteville. She was 72. Billy W. Castleberry (PSY ’77) died on Aug. 29, 2015. Billy retired from a 20-year career in the U.S. Army in 1973 at the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in Korea and Vietnam. He had a second career as a mental health counselor in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Billy lived in Joplin, Mo. He was 79. Keith Murray (HIST/POL SCI ’77) died on Aug. 21, 2015. He was employed at Arkansas Nuclear One for almost 30 years. Keith lived in Russellville. He was 60. Victor P. Bucy (M.Ed. ’78) died on Sept. 6, 2015. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from a teaching career in English in 1998. Vic lived in Waldport, Ore. He was 74. Beverly Jo Todd (ACCT ’79) died on July 9, 2015. She was a deputy circuit clerk for Pope County. Beverly lived in Russellville. She was 57. Robert N. Cook (RPA ’81) died on July 6, 2015. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas Department of Labor. Bob lived in Clarksville. He was 57. Jewell Bond Jackson Jr. (BUAD ’81) died on Aug. 31, 2015. Jewell worked for Arkansas Power and Light, the Mayflower School District and Waste Management. He was the first African-American elected to the Russellville City Council. Jewell lived in Menifee. He was 59. Virginia Angelina Tillery Wallace (NURS ’82) died on June 26, 2015. She was a registered nurse. Virginia lived in Morrilton. She was 80. Joye Ray Greene Wood (ELED ’82) died on July 14, 2015. She was retired from a teaching career with the Dardanelle School District. Joye lived in Dardanelle. She was 77. Sarah Marie Martin Bankhead (ELED ’85) died on Sept. 29, 2015. She taught in the schools at Waukegan, Ill., for 22 years and advanced to serve as an assistant principal and principal. Sarah lived in Waukegan, Ill. She was 52. Linda Jo Chick Sinor (M.Ed. ELED ’86) died on June 28, 2015. Linda lived in Clarksville. She was 68. Barry Williams (BUAD ’88) died on Sept. 13, 2015. He served as county executive director for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (later known as Farm Service Agency) for Dallas, Cleveland and Phillips counties. Barry founded Magic Klean, a commercial cleaning company. He was past chairman of the Helena Housing Authority. Barry lived in Little Rock. He was 50. John W. Koeniger (FW ’90) died on March 15, 2010. John traveled to Australia, Africa, England, Spain and Taiwan while working for Aquatic Eco-Systems. He later started his own business, MightyFish Inc. John lived in Apopka, Fla. He was 43. Janice Biggs (ELED ’91) died on July 30, 2015. She worked for Golden Living for 16 years. Janice lived in Fort Smith. She was 47. Monica Abington Scott (SPH ’94) died on June 15, 2015. She was the owner of Weedman USA in Russellville. Monica lived in Russellville. She was 41.

Lara Blake Kuharich Fisher (JOUR ‘96) died on Oct. 23, 2015. After serving as a reporter for the Kansas City Star, Lara transitioned into a teaching career. She taught English at River Valley Christian School, Union Christian Academy, Lavaca Middle School and Kimmons Junior High in Fort Smith. Lara lived in Fort Smith. She was 44. Kyle “Kyler” Wayne Moore (SPH ’96) died on July 10, 2015. He was a licensed massage therapist. Kyler lived in Little Rock. He was 42. David Allen Wyatt (’98) died on July 16, 2015. He was an Eagle Scout, a U.S. Marine and a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. David lived in Hixson, Tenn. He was 35. Linda Parr Ivy (BUAD ’99) died on Oct. 10, 2015. She worked for Entergy Operations Inc. and Coldwell Banker during her time in Russellville. Linda lived in Bella Vista. She was 62. Michael Wayne Norwood Sr. (M.Ed. EDLD ’02) died on June 28, 2015. Michael served on active duty with the U.S. Army and retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2000 as a Major with the 41st Aerial Port Squadron. He worked in the school districts at Van Buren and Fort Smith for the last 35 years, most recently as vice principal at Kimmons Junior High School in Fort Smith. Michael lived in Van Buren. He was 62. Jerry Wayne Jones (ACR ’10) died on Oct. 16, 2015. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was retired from DPM Foods. Jerry lived in Booneville. He was 63. Jake Harlan Caviness (’16) died on July 31, 2015. He was a member of Sigma Pi Fraternity and an agriculture business student at Arkansas Tech. Jake lived in Carlisle. He was 22. Zemaric Holt (’17) died on July 19, 2015. He was majoring in psychology at Arkansas Tech, and he was a defensive lineman for the Wonder Boys football team. Zemaric lived in Quincy, Fla. He was 21. Lauren Elizabeth Papasan (’19) died on Nov. 3, 2015. She was a freshman at Arkansas Tech. Lauren lived in Lonoke. She was 18. James Raymond Daugherty (FACULTY) died on Aug. 3, 2015. Jim taught the recreation law and policy course in the Arkansas Tech Department of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration as an adjunct professor. Before his retirement from full-time employment, he was an attorney with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 34 years. Jim lived in Little Rock. He was 66. Ruth Morlock Harrison (FMR FACULTY) died on Aug. 22, 2015. She taught English at Arkansas Tech from 1970-2010. Ruth lived in Russellville. She was 69. Dr. Kenneth Roland Walker (FMR FACULTY) died on July 21, 2015. Kenneth served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Air Force Reserve at the rank of Colonel. He taught history at Arkansas Tech from 1958-98, serving in such administrative roles as assistant academic dean, dean of Arts and Sciences and head of the Department of History and Political Science. In 1990, he published “History of Arkansas Tech University: 1909-90.” Kenneth lived in Russellville. He was 87. |

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Wonder Boys Football Season Makes History Fueled by the memory of a fallen teammate and a new offensive philosophy, the 2015 Arkansas Tech University football team compiled one of the most successful and memorable seasons in Wonder Boys’ history.

Those totals are made all the more impressive when compared to one year earlier, when the Wonder Boys rushed for just 702 yards. Arkansas Tech increased its rushing offense by 323 percent during the 2015 regular season as compared to 2014.

Head coach Raymond The turnaround was made Monica led Arkansas Tech to possible by a no-huddle, an 8-3 overall regular season hurry-up philosophy record, a second-place Arkansas Tech head coach Raymond Monica and the Wonder Boys’ 2015 seniors implemented by new finish in the Great American offensive coordinator Brent Conference standings and Harding University led Arkansas Tech 24Dearmon, who came to Arkansas Tech in a berth in the 2015 C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of 10 until a botched snap on a field goal try spring 2015 after serving on the football Texas Bowl. early in the fourth quarter was recovered staff at Auburn University the previous two It marked just the fifth time since 1971 by Tech linebacker Nick Akins, the same years. that the Wonder Boys have won eight or man who scored the 10 men on the field Eleven Wonder Boys were named Allmore games in a season. It was Tech’s first touchdown in the season opener. GAC at the conclusion of the 2015 regular winning season since 2009. This time Akins returned the fumble 67 season, led by senior linebacker Logan All along the way, the joy of what was yards for a touchdown that permanently Genz of West Fork. taking place on the football field was shifted momentum into the Wonder Boys’ Genz was named GAC defensive player of tempered by the heartache of what corner. the year and first team All-GAC. He holds happened at Long Pool Recreation Area Eric Perez added a 36-yard field goal at the the Arkansas Tech and GAC records for on Sunday, July 19. 6:38 mark of the fourth quarter to pull the career tackles. He is the only Wonder Boy It was on that summer afternoon that Wonder Boys within 24-20. to ever record four consecutive seasons Zemaric Holt, a 21-year old psychology Harding turned the ball over on downs at with 100 or more tackles, and he ranks major and defensive lineman from Quincy, the Arkansas Tech 46-yard line with 4:11 among the top seven players in NCAA Fla., drowned in a swimming accident remaining, providing the Wonder Boys Division II history in career tackles. just weeks before the start of preseason with a chance to put together the kind of Arkansas Tech was also represented on practice. scoring drive that lives forever in the lore the 2015 All-GAC teams by running back The Wonder Boys dedicated their season of a football program. Bryan Allen of Forrest City, fullback Chris to Holt. They carried his jersey onto the Arkansas Tech did just that, and running Eastburn of Pearcy, quarterback Arsenio field before every game and placed it back Bryan Allen pushed into the end zone Favor of Montgomery, Ala., defensive behind the bench as a constant reminder. for the go-ahead 3-yard touchdown run lineman Demetris Ford of Magnolia, They made national news when, on the with 1:26 remaining. defensive lineman Bruce Livingston of first play from scrimmage in the seasonBradenton, Fla., offensive lineman Trey The touchdown covered Allen’s 998th, opening game at Southern Nazarene Martin of Hot Springs, place kicker Eric 999th, and 1,000th rushing yards of the University on Sept. 3, they lined up with Perez of Green Forest, special teams season. It is the 10th 1,000-yard rushing just 10 defenders in Holt’s memory, forced performer K.J. Reid of Texarkana, safety season by a Wonder Boy all-time. He is a fumble and recovered it for a touchdown. Cuá Rose of McGehee and punter Clayton Tech’s first 1,000-yard rusher since R.J. As of November 2015, the YouTube clip Watson of Green Forest. Vanhook reached that figure in 2004. showing the play had been viewed 1.4 Editor’s note: Arkansas Tech’s Dec. 5 bowl Arkansas Tech rushed for 2,967 yards and million times. game against Eastern New Mexico gained 4,885 yards in total offense during The resiliency of the 2015 Wonder Boys University was played after our deadline. the 2015 regular season, both of which was best demonstrated in the final 11 Visit www.arkansastechsports.com to learn rank among the top-three single-season minutes of their regular season. the outcome of the game. | totals in school history.

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Arkansas Tech clinched the 2015 Great American Conference regular season volleyball championship with a home win over Ouachita Baptist University on Nov. 12.

Golden Suns Win GAC Volleyball Title The volleyball powerhouse constructed by head coach Kristy Bayer at Arkansas Tech University continued to reign supreme in the Great American Conference during the 2015 season.

saw her reach the 300-win plateau for her career. It was the fourth

The Golden Suns captured the 2015 GAC regular season volleyball championship. It was their third regular season title in the first five years of the GAC, and it was the 12th regular season conference volleyball championship in Arkansas Tech history.

in 2011 and 2014.

Arkansas Tech clinched the league title with a 25-17, 25-17, 25-20 victory over Ouachita Baptist University at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville on Nov. 12. McCall Wilkins and Katie Huff made 10 kills apiece for the Golden Suns, while Hunter Eshnaur added nine kills. Sarita Stegall notched 37 assists. Kaci Jackson (14 digs), Madison Nagel (13 digs) and Colleen Wooten (12 digs) led Arkansas Tech’s back row defense.

conference coach of the year award for Bayer, who was similarly honored by the Gulf South Conference in 2008 as well as the GAC

Two freshmen from inside the State of Arkansas played a critical role in the Golden Suns’ 2015 success. Eshnaur, a 6-foot outside hitter from Russellville, was named GAC freshman of the year. Stegall, a 5-foot-7 setter from Fort Smith, was selected as GAC setter of the year. They were joined on the 2015 All-GAC first team by fellow Golden Sun Katie Huff, a senior from Springdale. Sophomore Madison Nagel of Rowlett, Texas, represented Arkansas Tech on the All-GAC second team. Arkansas Tech’s four volleyball seniors — Huff, Jackson, Wooten

The Golden Suns went on to reach the semifinal round of the GAC Tournament before suffering a four-set loss to Southern Arkansas University. The defeat ended Arkansas Tech’s 2015 volleyball season with an overall record of 26-7.

and Rachel Hampton — were part of a four-year run that saw

Bayer was named GAC coach of the year following a season that

Division II Volleyball Tournament appearances. |

the Golden Suns compile a cumulative overall record of 107-35 and a conference record of 48-10 with two GAC regular season championships, two GAC Tournament titles and two NCAA

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John Tucker’s Playbook on Display at Tech Museum One of the most significant artifacts related to Arkansas Tech University athletics ever discovered is now available for public viewing. The personal playbook of John E. Tucker, the Original Wonder Boy, from his days as head football coach at Arkansas Tech is part of a new exhibit in the Arkansas Tech Museum. The museum, located in the Techionery at 1502 North El Paso Ave., is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free and open to the public. The playbook is in Tucker’s handwriting on the back of a 1937-38 school activities calendar. Paul Smith, director of athletic communications at Arkansas Tech, found the playbook during the spring 2015 semester. It was rolled up in a mailing tube and hidden behind a portrait of Tucker inside the trophy case at Tucker Coliseum. Smith passed the item along to the Arkansas Tech Museum, where director Judith StewartAbernathy and her staff took the appropriate steps to verify its relationship to Tucker, preserve it and prepare it for display. Tucker played football at Arkansas Tech from 1919-24 and accumulated an insurmountable school-record total of 443 career points scored. No other Tech player has ever scored more than 259 career points. All-America running back Eddie Meador

amassed that figure from 1955-58. From 1920-24, Tucker led the Wonder Boys to a cumulative record of 31-3-5. Their only three losses during that span were to the University of Tulsa (1922), Army (1923) and Texas A&M (1924). Henry Loesch, sports editor for the Arkansas Gazette, wrote the following in describing Tucker’s performance in a 14-7 win over Little Rock College on Nov. 5, 1920. “Now for the rest of the story that Russellville asked for; for the introduction of a super player and for the details of his performance,” wrote Loesch. “Russellville knows who we mean, by sections the rest of Arkansas is being acquainted with him — fans, friends and the Ouachita Tigers, if you ever meet the Russellville Farmers look out for Capt. John Tucker. Look out for him before he starts, for once he is on his way brick buildings, rock walls and other immovable bodies but slightly impede his progress. “The husky captain, he weighs a neat 180, did not have a corner on the Russellville punch and he did not play the game alone, there are other men in the Aggie backfield who smash with terrific force and who are equal to the role of individual star, but this Tucker is so good that he makes the rest of them look bad,” continued Loesch. “He’s so good that it is hard to see any one else on the entire field.” It proved to be one of Tech’s final games under the Aggies moniker. Little more than a week later, the Arkansas Gazette used Wonder Boys as a proper noun for the first time following a 13-0 win over what is now Henderson State University. The nickname

has been part of Arkansas Tech lore ever since. The end of Tucker’s playing career was merely the beginning of his service to Arkansas Tech. He went on to work at the school in a variety of roles — including coach, teacher, athletic director and director of student affairs — between 1925 and 1972. Tucker took a brief sabbatical from Tech to attend the University of Alabama, where he played on the Crimson Tide team that defeated Washington State 24-0 in the 1931 Rose Bowl. He came back to serve as head coach for the Wonder Boys football team from 1933-41 and again from 1945-47. He won 77 games and five Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championships as Tech head football coach. His .791 winning percentage still stands as the best of any head football coach in school history. Today, two buildings on the Arkansas Tech campus — Tucker Hall and Tucker Coliseum — are named in his honor. He entered the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1962 and he was part of the first class inducted into the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction in 1965. The new exhibit at the Arkansas Tech Museum includes Tucker’s plaques from the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction. Other items include his diploma from the Second District Agricultural School (the original name of Arkansas Tech University) and his Master of Science degree from the University of Alabama, as well as a number of photographs and a timeline of his life. Visit www.atu.edu/museum to learn more about the Arkansas Tech Museum. |

Predictions Favorable for Arkansas Tech University Basketball Teams Basketball season is underway at Arkansas Tech University, and both the Wonder Boys and Golden Suns are aiming for a return trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament in 2016.

The Golden Suns are under the direction of ninth-year head coach Dave Wilbers. Chad Kline is in his second season as the Wonder Boys’ head coach.

Arkansas Tech was the preseason favorite to win the 2015-16 Great American Conference women’s basketball championship, while league coaches predicted that Tech would finish in the top four of the 2015-16 GAC men’s basketball standings.

Visit www.arkansastechsports.com to view the Arkansas Tech basketball schedules. The 2016 GAC Tournament is scheduled for March 3-6 in Bartlesville, Okla. The men’s and women’s champions of that event will earn automatic berths in the NCAA Tournament. |

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Rosie Silva Finds Success in Professional Basketball Arkansas Tech University alumna Rosie Silva has taken her basketball talents to the world stage. Silva represented her native Venezuela in the 2015 Pan Am Games, which were played in July in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She averaged 21.5 points, four rebounds and 3.5 steals per game in four contests during the tournament. Silva scored 31 points and made five steals during Venezuela’s final contest at the Pan Am Games, a 72-56 win over the Dominican Republic. Her performance caught the eye of international basketball scouts, and she signed a professional contract to play for Azkoitia in Spain. Silva has made an immediate impact in Europe. As of midNovember, she ranked No. 2 in Liga Femenina de Baloncesto (translation: Basketball Women’s League) in scoring (17.8 points per game) and she led the league in steals (5.3 per game). None of it is surprising to those who watched Silva play at Arkansas Tech. She was a two-year letter winner for the Arkansas Tech women’s basketball program. As a senior in 2012-13, she averaged 15.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 5.1 steals per game.

A product of Caracas, Venezuela, Silva was named third team All-America by Division II Bulletin, All-NCAA Division II Central Region, Great American Conference female athlete of the year, GAC women’s basketball player of the year, GAC women’s basketball defensive player of the year and first team All-GAC in recognition of her play in 2012-13. Silva earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Tech in 2014. |

Silva established new Arkansas Tech school records for steals in a single season (154 in 2012-13) and steals in a career (280).

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