THE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Dr. Cary Worthington Mrs. Lucy (Jeffery) Yeager 1968 Mrs. Beverly (McCullough) Almond The Reverend Bruce Berry Mrs. Linda (Eaheart) Berry Mrs. Suzanne (Evans) Blair Mr. Robert Bruina Mr. Richard Davis Mrs. Connye (Barker) Larson Mr. Duncan Macdonald Ms. Kathleen Parnell Ms. Eleanor Whitehouse Ms. Myrl (Griffin) Willets 1969 Mr. Dale Anderson Mr. Thomas Arnold Mrs. Mary (Rutledge) Bristow Mr. Frederick Fennig Ms. Judy Jeffery The Reverend Lance Jones Mr. John Andrew Nelson II Estate** Dr. Jim Rollins 1970 Mrs. Lynn (McLachlan) Alberson Mr. Kenny Allen Mrs. Elizabeth (Orsi) Fennig Mr. Herman Hammerschmidt Jr. Dr. John McClay Mrs. Carolyn (Rutledge) Shipman 1971 Mrs. Caliene (McKinney) Coop Mr. Lowell Estes Jr. Mrs. Martha (McGinnis) Healey Mr. Joe Reynolds 1972 Mr. Edward Bradley Mr. Bill Bristow Mr. Edwin Holmberg Jr. Ms. Renee Hubbard Mr. Arthur Kerns Mr. Sam Mascuilli Mr. David Morse The Reverend Mary Jane (Pierce) Norton Ms. Deborah Smith 1973 Mrs. Geneva (Sharp) Broadwater Mr. G. M. Burkland Mr. Johnny Henderson Mrs. Patricia (McAdams) Holmberg Mr. Bill Hughes Ms. Martha Miller Mr. Ernie Pectol Mr. Stan Taylor Mrs. Becky (Sims) Wann HR 18
1974 Ms. Josephine (Wilson) Barry Mrs. Carol (Misner) Board Mr. Ronald Lewallen Mr. David Magouyrk Mr. David Parker Mr. Michael Springer Mr. George Whitton Ms. Deborah Willhite 1975 Mr. James Andrews Mr. Mac Bellingrath III Mrs. Freda (Qualls) Briscoe Mr. David Campbell Mrs. Vivian (Hickerson) Campbell Dr. Deborah Fulbright Mr. Peter Gray Mr. Larry Lawson Mr. Arthur Maune Mrs. Sharon (Lawrence) Maune Mr. Donald McSpadden Mr. George Mullane Jr. Mrs. Susan (Coffman) Parker Mr. Joe Pool Lt. Col. Thomas Rau Mr. Michael Thomas Mr. Edward Tolson Ms. Kathy Whittenton 1976 Mr. Ben Brown Mrs. Mara (Marlin) Grisham Ms. Sarah (Newsom) Jordan Mrs. Martha (Moody) Lewallen Ms. Denise Nemec Mrs. Mary (Morris) Olson Mr. Stephen Orick Mr. Michael Ryan Mrs. Debra (Neiman) Simpson Mr. Kenneth Simpson Dr. Misty Thillen Mr. Don Webb 1977 Mr. Russell Branscum Mr. Philip Cargill Mrs. Melissa (Johnston) Cooper Miss Vickie Mynatt Mr. Thomas Nixon Mrs. Wanda (Phillips) Perkey Mrs. Marjorie (Keeney) Phillips Mr. Douglas Polk Ms. Louetta Riley Mr. Bruce Rutherford Mrs. Josie (Sturch) Westmoreland Mr. Dennis Whitener 1978 Mr. Clifton Avant
Mr. Jack Biderman Dr. Victoria (Scritchfield) Crittenden Dr. Thomas Ekman Mr. Eric Hance Dr. Melissa Hicks Mrs. Jo Ann (Kerr) Richards Mrs. Patricia (Binder) Sneed Ms. Ann (Smith) Stephenson Mrs. Betsy (Shaw) Tucker Mrs. Jeannie (Dacus) Whitener 1979 Mr. Michael Beary Mr. Samuel Hardwrick Jr. Ms. Kathleen Markey Mr. Edward Pfitzner II 1980 Dr. Freddie Avant Mrs. Camille (Allen) Beary Mr. John Cooke Mrs. Cassie (Floyd) Creighton Mr. Ricky Davis Mrs. Phyllis (Mesenbrink) Gatewood Mr. James Hamilton Mrs. Patricia (Reynolds) Rutherford Ms. Linda Younger 1981 Mrs. Judy (Engelhardt) Beard Dr. David Churchill Mrs. Diedra (Rutledge) DuPree Mr. Clay Sloan 1982 Mrs. Kathleen (Colton) Branscum Mrs. Sandra Brock Mrs. Ellen (Terrell) Case Mrs. Cheryl (Stokes) Gass Mrs. Laura (Killett) Porter Mrs. Brenda (Leonard) Tunstill Mr. Terry Turner Mr. Stephen Williams 1983 Mrs. Jenny (Mitchell) Adair Mrs. Michele (Houtz) Dahlquist Mrs. Beth (Tucker) Little Ms. Patricia Seibert Mr. Darick Wright 1984 Ms. Jennifer Gallant Dr. Julea Garner Mr. James Gass Mrs. Betsy (Kendrick) Glavin Mrs. Elaine (Solida) Severs Mr. Lucian Simmons Jr. Mrs. Linda (Richardson) Taylor Mr. Thomas Tucker 1985 Mrs. Karen (Day) Bailey The Lyon College Piper
WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY… Here’s what Lyon College students have to say about the new Edwards Commons: NORAH GNADE, SENIOR “It’s been a long time since students could all sit comfortably and enjoy eating in an actual cafeteria. All the windows are great and make the cafeteria feel really bright and open. I love that we have a terrace once again to sit out and enjoy the nice weather. I’m just grateful the seniors were able to enjoy the new building before graduating! It’s been difficult not having Eds as a common gathering place. I’m looking forward to hanging out in the new bistro like I did at the old Lyon Den.”
Arisa Sato (left) and JaeLynn Ellison (right)
October 2010. The building had been a centerpiece of the Lyon College community since the late 1970s, with the dining hall portion completed in 1983. Edwards Commons was named for the late John W. and Lucille Welman Edwards of Batesville. Mr. Edwards was a former trustee and a banker who had given the largest gift for the dining hall project and the largest gift to the College ever made by a Batesville resident. “I believe the Board of Trustee’s decision to keep the Edwards name on the campus center is very fitting,” President Weatherman said. “John Edwards and his family were very strong supporters of the College, and I am pleased their name will still be featured on this prominent building on campus.” The project cost just under $10 million. Funding for the new student center came from insurance proceeds from the fire and from donations. The remodeled building that was used as a temporary dining facility, The Temp, will once again house the Scottish heritage program and a fine arts studio. A portion of the building may be used for special events and as a meeting space. Fall 2012
HANNAH ELLIS, SENIOR “I am so excited about the new and improved Eds! The building is beautiful and a great addition to campus. The new programming rooms were very much needed, and I could not be more excited about having a Lyon Den again. (That was probably what I missed the most.) Kappa Sigma’s game room is fantastic as well. I am thrilled that I get to enjoy a year of this new building before I graduate. I was worried, after Eds burned down, that I would never get the luxury of having a cafe again.” JONATHAN DANNATT, JUNIOR “The new building is awesome! The cafeteria provides the space for comfortable seating, and although the line may be a little bit slower, it is definitely worth the wait, because the quality of food has increased dramatically. The game room is great for both reading and homework, as well as hanging with friends and relaxing after a long day of classes. I am excited for the bistro to open for late night snacks. The new Eds is a great addition to this campus. The time we had to spend in the ‘gymeteria’ and the Temp has finally paid off!” MOLLY YOUNG, JUNIOR “I really love the design, especially the windows, and I’m really excited for the opening of the bistro. I’m . . . concerned about the garbage disposal system. Otherwise, I think the new Eds has all the space our growing campus needs, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities will open up with its completion.” See floor plans of Edwards Commons on Pages 16-19. 3