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As we close another successful school year, I am reminded of the quote, “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action”—by Herbert Spencer. Our students are people of action. This semester, more than 60 students were involved in mission work over spring break, various student-organizations met the needs of people in our community by painting, cleaning, helping people on a Saturday of “Reaching Out,” and this summer, more than 120 students will be working in summer camps or on the mission field. We also celebrated the 65th annual Easter Pageant – providing a witness to the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ to thousands in our community. Our students are a reflection of the principles and values of this university, and we are blessed. We also had the privilege of honoring two very important people in the university family during May Commencement – Dr. LaVerne Gallman, professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, and Mrs. Carolyn Owens, associate professor of education and director of field experiences. Dr. LaVerne Gallman, the first director of the Scott & White School of Nursing baccalaureate program, was awarded the honorary doctorate of humanities. She is not only the visionary architect of our School of Nursing, but she continues to be a leader in the healthcare community of Central Texas. It was with great pleasure that I awarded Dr. Gallman with the honorary doctorate of humanities. Mrs. Carolyn Owens received the coveted Piper Award from the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. This award is only given to 15 people a year in the State of Texas, and it is based upon the nomination of peers. Mrs. Owens’ work in the School of Education has contributed immensely to the success of our education program, and we congratulate her on being named a 2004 Piper Professor. I am pleased to announce that we have formally adopted a name change for each of our schools on campus. During the May Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees approved the recommendation to change each school’s name to “College,” which is more reflective of our university status. Over the coming months we will be revising all our printed materials to reflect the name changes of all six divisions on campus to College of Business, College of Christian Studies, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Nursing and College of Sciences and Humanities. Finally, the Provost Search Committee continues to seek the right person for this key administrative position. We will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. Please feel free to contact me if you have a qualified person in mind. We covet your prayers as we seek God’s will in finding the right person for the university. As we move into the summer months, I hope that you will make an effort to stop by and see all the changes on our beautiful campus.
Jerry G. Bawcom, Ph.D. President
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In this issue
President
Jerry G. Bawcom, Ph.D.
Vice President for External Relations
Randy O’Rear, Ed.D. (’88, MBA ’97)
Editor
Carol Woodward
Contributing Editors
Kay Anderson ’63 Amy Austin ’97 Amy Bawcom ’93 Robby Jackson ’87
Contributing Writers Robby Jackson ’87 Patrick Luce Jon Wallin Carol Woodward Graphic Designer
Randy Yandell ’99
Photographers
Amy Austin ’97 Josh Wells ’02 Carol Woodward Randy Yandell ’99
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Volume 23, Number 3 Summer 2004
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10 Coach “Doo” 12 Piper Professor 14 Philanthropy 15 Athletic Life 16 Alumni Life 19 Weddings 19 Births 20 Deaths 21 Memorials 21 Honoraria
Calendar of Events JUNE 1 2 7-11 14-18
Homecoming 2004… “UMHB…Coming Home” October 22-24
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Advising & Registration for Summer II Classes Independence Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Summer II Classes Begin
University Housing Opens Welcome Week Advising & Registration (Day & Evening) Classes Begin (Day) Classes Begin (Evening)
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Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Football, UMHB vs. Willamette University – 7:30 p.m. Football, UMHB at Texas Lutheran University, Seguin – 6:00 p.m. Convocation Chapel, W.W. Walton Chapel – 10:00 a.m. Football, UMHB vs. Louisiana College – 2:00 p.m.
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Advising & Registration for Summer I & II Classes Summer I Classes Begin Chemistry Camp for Children, Session I, York Science Hall – 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Chemistry Camp for Children, Session II, York Science Hall – 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Scott & White School of Nursing 100 Year Celebration
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Football, UMHB at Mississippi College, Clinton Mississippi – 6:00 p.m. Senior Saints Day Broadway Spectacular Parents’ Weekend Football, UMHB vs. Howard Payne University – 1:00 p.m. Football, UMHB at Sul Ross University, Alpine – 1:00 p.m. Homecoming U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors from Fort Mead, W.W. Walton Chapel – 7:30 p.m. Football, UMHB vs. Hardin-Simmons University – 1:00 p.m. Missions Emphasis Week Football, UMHB at East Texas Baptist University, Marshall – 1:00 p.m.
On the Cover: The annual Easter Pageant tradition continues as Erich Lopez portrays Christ rising from the dead, and the angel Gabriel (portrayed by Josh Stockel) stands atop the tomb.
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The Tradition Continues More than 90 students and members of the community participated in the 65th annual Easter Pageant portraying the final days of Christ’s life and resurrection. The pageant, which was performed in April, is one of the most honored university traditions. The Easter Pageant began on campus in 1940 at the suggestion of then president, Dr. Gordon G. Singleton. At that time, the pageant had a budget of about $25 and a cast of 50 students. It was performed on the ruins of Luther Hall, which burned in 1929, to a small crowd of spectators. The audience has continued to grow since the first performance reaching 700 in 1941, and to several thousand in the early ’50s. As the attendance grew, more students became involved, and the pageant changed to include as many as 15 scenes in 1982.
Today, the production includes taped narration from the book of Luke and amplified music. It is held on the Wednesday prior to Good Friday, with three performances and an estimated audience of 5,000. Although changes have been made to the pageant since its beginning, some traditions remain a vital part of the program. One of the pageant’s most sacred traditions is the president’s selection of the student who will portray Christ. For the 2004 pageant, Dr. Bawcom awarded the honor of the Christ role to Erich Lopez of Hutto. A committee of faculty and students selected the directors, and students volunteered for the remaining roles – a tradition that has continued since the first pageant. Jill Klentzman of Temple, portraying Mary, the mother of Jesus, narrated the pageant from Mary’s perspective of Christ’s life.
Jesus speaks to the little children.
This year’s pageant director was Julia Londis of Farmers Branch, and assistant directors were Annie Weldy of New Braunfels and Matt Lueckemeyer of Houston. Bobby Higginbotham of San Antonio, was the sound technician.
Jesus heals a child before a crowd of witnesses. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem. UMHB LIFE
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Campus Life Charter Day Celebration
(L-R) Senior Bobby Higginbotham and Erin Parker, senior class president, carry a wreath of bluebonnets; leading the senior class to Judge Baylor’s grave.
The official celebration of Charter Day was on February 4. To commemorate the history of the university in a unique way, the ceremony featured a focus on the 100th anniversary of the university’s yearbook, The Bluebonnet. Historical moments of the university came into review “Through the Eyes of a Yearbook,” a video presentation. Former yearbook editor Sara Hillis spoke of her love for working on The Bluebonnet and the historical value it brings to the university. “Yearbooks are time capsules – silently capturing history through the pictures that preserve a piece of time and culture; they allow us to return to the times and places and reminisce of days long past. Beginning in 1904, The Bluebonnet has recorded history and documented numerous traditions and trends for 100 years, such as freshman initiation in those green dresses, the first athletic teams on campus and in competition, the first Easter Pageant and the ever-changing dress and hairstyles of students,” said Hillis.
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Faculty and Staff Service Awards Thirty-five employees were recognized in April for their years of service to the university. Max Hart, associate professor of mathematics, 35 years; Dr. Kenneth (Corky) Johnson, professor of biology, and Dr. Linda Pehl, dean of the College of Nursing, 30 years; Gary Brinegar, electrician for facility services, and Frances Dixon, library technician, 25 years; Bobby Johnson, director of alumni development, and Keith McPherson, assistant vice-president of finance and controller, 20 years. Those celebrating 15 years included Dr. Steve Alexander, professor of biology; Bruce Bolick, associate professor of accounting; Teresa Buck, associate professor, library; Mike Frazier, director of auxiliary services; Dr. Diane Howard, professor of communication and performance studies; Dr. Randy O’Rear, vice-president of external relations; Dr. Steve Theodore, vicepresident of enrollment management; and Donna White, secretary for business and finance. Those celebrating 10 years included Dr. W.D. English, professor of
management and marketing; Dr. Jim King, dean of the College of Business; and Dr. David Sloan, associate professor, education. Those with five years of service: Ken DeWeese, men’s basketball coach; Cathy Durham, director, residence halls; Barbara Fontaine-White, assistant professor of art; Jonathan Gary, assistant, conservatory of music; Shannon Greeson, counselor, financial aid; Valerie Hampton, admissions specialist, admissions and recruiting; Larry Harmon, assistant football coach; Gene Kimes, director of planned giving; Helen Kwiatkowski, assistant professor of art; Dr. Marty McMahone, assistant professor of business computer information systems; Monte Reed, grounds maintenance supervisor; Ricci Robbins, assistant manager, bookstore; Sandra Rodriguez, secretary, health services management; Gary Sargent, director of campus police; Richard Schrimsher, audio visual technician; Dr. Audell Shelburne, chair and associate professor, department of English; and Jon Wallin, sports information director.
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(L-R) Kristel Boyd of New London and Will White of Plantersville were named student directors of Welcome Week; Cynda Cosper of Oklahoma City, OK, was named director of Miss MHB Pageant; Annie Weldy of New Braunfels was named director of the Easter Pageant; and Benjamin Tindall of Grapevine was named to portray Christ in the 2005 Easter Pageant – standing with President Bawcom following the awards presentation during the annual spring Awards Chapel.
Honor Society of Nursing joins Sigma Theta Tau International A new chapter for the College of Nursing was written in April – the Honor Society of Nursing (originally Nu Sigma Lambda) received chapter status with Sigma Theta Tau International. The Tau Epsilon Chapter was formally chartered by Dr. Billye Brown, past president of
STTI. Before an audience of 300 people, 173 nurses (including 29 students) were inducted into the new chapter. Dr. Brown commended them on this “historic accomplishment of gaining membership in this most prestigious and professional organization.” Sigma Theta Tau International was founded in 1922 by six nursing students at Indiana University. According to Dr. Suzanne B e l t z , associate
Carolyn Curry ’03 (center) is pinned by Dr. Suzanne Beltz, as Dr. Linda Hood Pehl ’73 (left) and guest speaker Dr. Billye Brown look on.
Crusader Knights Justin Ward of Missouri City, representing the senior class, was crowned Mr. Crusader Knight 2004 in February in the “Ultimate Bachelor” challenge. The twenty contestants (not in photo order) were Mr. Baptist Student Ministries James Wise; Mr. Beall Hall Joshua Parkhurst; Mr. Burt Hall Richard Roseland; Mr. FOCUS Travis Sheppard; Mr. Freshman Class Weston Savell; Mr. Gamma Beta Phi Jett Preston; Mr. IMAGE Lucian Mossbarger; Mr. Johnson Hall William Johnson; Mr. Junior Class Jonathan Ray; Mr. McLane Hall Matt Stroud; Mr. Psi Epsilon Mu Stephen McElrath; Mr. Senior Class Justin Ward; Mr. Student Government Association Saul Obed Beltran; Mr. Sigma Iota Epsilon Sam Panter; Mr. Social Work Club Gregory Harrison; Mr. Sophomore Class Robert Dubois; Mr. Stribling Hall David Erington; Mr. Tryon Apartments David Shrum; and Mr. University Ambassadors Jeff Olchesky. Also pictured is reigning Mr. Crusader Knight Ben Mize.
professor of nursing and inaugural president of Tau Epsilon, membership in this international honor society has been a goal since Nu Sigma Lambda (the local nursing honor society) was formed in 1973. “We have been working for several years to gain membership in STTI. This professional honor society is an organization that benefits students and graduate nurses. We have community support from many nurses in the area who have desired a local chapter,” said Beltz. Today, the organization requires chapters to be sponsored by a college or university that demonstrates scholarship in its nursing program, a healthy membership and a financial base. UMHB met the requirements and the Epsilon Theta Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin will be their mentor chapter. “This wonderful achievement is difficult for a small university to attain, but we did it,” said Dr. Linda Hood Pehl ’73, Dean of the College of Nursing.
The Daily Grind Coffee House Now students have a place on campus where they can hang out, socialize, relax and drink a cup of coffee – a haven from the daily grind.
Erin Edwards and Josh Jones hang out at the new café-style tables.
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Students head to Padre Island “We were there to remind people of their worth.” By Courtney Carr ’04 Partial reprint from The Belton Journal
What could be better than arriving at your vacation destination and discovering free transportation and food at your disposal? Students from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor spent their spring break providing such free services for the island vacationers and residents at Texas’ spring break playground, South Padre Island. The students were just one of the 20 groups that participated in the March 14-18 Beach Reach mission. After six weeks of extensive training, the students went to the beach with their message. Their purpose was simply “to serve people,” said UMHB Baptist Student Ministry Director Shawn Shannon.
Free pancake breakfasts and midnight dinners and van rides were just some of the things the Beach Reach crew offered the islanders. These services gave the students opportunities to share the gospel of Jesus Students praying at breakfast (clockwise) Kevin Davis, Christ. spring breaker, Clay Honeycutt and Kristyn Meacham The pancake breakfasts were held outside of a bar, Shannon said that the general and the van rides were available to response of the spring breakers was take anyone anywhere they wanted one of genuine appreciation. to go on the island. “We were there as a present This showed the people “there reminder of the value that God places was somebody there that didn’t want on a human soul,” said Shannon. something from them but someone “We were there to remind people seeking to meet their needs,” said of their worth,” she said. Shannon. The mission was not random; these Participants of Beach Reach students had practiced how to love brought love, not judgment. And most effectively before they ever left their campus. The pancakes, van rides, and sand sculptures did more than feed stomachs, give a free hop across the island or provide entertainment. In fact, 100 new believers left the island that week. Islanders who recommitted their lives to Christ reached a total of 57. The students at Beach Reach had 4,654 spiritual conversations and gave rides to 3,225 vacationers. They made some form of contact with 16,653 people.
First Row (L-R): Michon Blair, Scott Hudec, Courtney Cooksey, Jessica Studinka; Second Row: Kellie Lackey, Heather Roberts, Crystal Manning, Sara Mobley, Erich Lopez, Amy Easdon, Eric Harry, Lisa Insko, Kristyn Meacham, Shawn Shannon, Shannon Rutherford; Third Row: Kevin Davis, Gilda Traywick, Jonathan Ratzlaff, Weston Savell, Ryan Busby, Adam Evans, Candyce Clifton, Rob Knoke, Katy Wheat, Clay Honeycutt. Not pictured: Amanda Cantu
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Robing Chapel The Heritage Club was honored as special guests during the annual Robing Chapel on April 16. Heritage Club members experienced first-hand that the spirit of UMHB remains strong and true. Historically, there is no record of the first Robing, but there is a photograph of the class of 1902 ceremony indicating that this was at least the 102nd observance of this senior tradition. Senior class president Erin Parker charged the juniors to remain true to UMHB and carry on in the tradition of previous classes, and junior class president Lindsey McNair gave the junior response. Senior Shené Angermann shared her heart-felt feelings about her experiences at the university. “I feel our campus is blessed to have the students it has and the support from others like our Heritage Club,” Angermann concluded.
Student Body President Chad Crawford (right) completes the Robing Ceremony by placing his cap on junior Jonathan Ray.
Julia Ann Smith Michael ’49 (center) and her granddaughter, Ruth Michael (right), and Sandra Michael (left), Julia Ann’s daughter-in-law, participate in the singing of traditional UMHB songs during the Heritage Club meeting.
Heritage Club members present were (Front Row) Julia Smith Michael ’49, Margaret Bales Ratliff ’37, Mary Winn ’50, Rachael LaRoe ’39, Robert and June Reagan Caldwell ’52, Joan Marlowe Myrah ’53, Rex and Doris Stoneham Shannon ’43, Gordon and Mary Jo Smith Edwards ’44, D.J. Reinhard Hogwood ’47 and Ed Hogwood. (Back Row) Delma Garner Jacks ’49, Doris Goldston Parker ’49, Eugene and Yuri Tanamachi Nakayama ’50, Gladys Chatham May ’50, Clifford May, Anne Upham Keith ’52, Dorothy Minten ’49, Esther Minten ’52, Glenna Morgan Stamps ’53, Chris Weathers Westbrook ’53, Betty Payne Huber ’52, Glenda Stoneham ’45, Pat Lockridge Shannon ’53, Elizabeth “Tim” Timmons Glazener ’53, Martha Rose Stevens Williams ’53 and Hannah Liu Lee ’52.
The next meeting of the Heritage Club is scheduled for Friday, October 22, during Homecoming weekend. Everyone who graduated from or attended UMHB 50 or more years ago, or has reached the age of 70 is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Campus Life Dr. LaVerne Gallman Awarded Honorary Doctorate Dr. LaVerne Gallman, of Temple, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree during the May Commencement at the Bell County Expo Center. It was the university’s 148th graduating class. Gallman was recognized for her work as one of the foremost leading nurse practitioners in the state. Dr. Gallman, who taught for 20 years in the registered nurse diploma program at Scott & White Hospital, became the first director of the Mary Hardin-Baylor nursing program when it was transferred to the university and expanded into a baccalaureate degree program in 1970. As she addressed the audience, Dr. Gallman, expressed her deep appreciation for the recognition and emphasized the success of the nursing program is due to the efforts of many people. “The UMHB Scott & White College of Nursing has been successful because of the efforts of faculty, administrators and students who worked as a team. All of these share information from diverse perspectives and add clarity to the process of a continuing commitment to excellence. It has been a deliberate focused action, and I am very proud of what they have/and are accomplishing,” said Gallman. Of the 311 students awarded degrees, 274 received baccalaureate degrees, and 37 received master’s degrees.
Dr. LaVerne Gallman receives the honorary doctorate from President Bawcom as Board of Trustees Chairman Carl Hudson looks on.
The President’s Award for meritorious service to UMHB and the senior class went to Jill Carol Klentzman (left) and Shené Sabrina Angermann. The Loyalty Cup, which is presented to the student who is most representative of the ideals, traditions and spirit of the university, both in the classroom and on the campus, was presented to Cody Austin Fosdick.
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The Alpha Chi Award for a perfect 4.0 grade point average went to Angela Suzanne Griffin (left) and Jill Carol Klentzman.
Changing Gears— Faculty moving on down the road
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ith 84 ½ years of combined him to publish books, write 13 articles service to the university, four and reviews, and further his research highly-esteemed faculty on Christian author, C.S. Lewis. retired this year. The university family “This endowed chair has enabled me said a fond “farewell” to Dr. Kenneth to participate in conferences from (Corky) Johnson, Dr. George Seattle, Washington, to Cambridge, Musacchio, Mr. Rob Strong and Dr. England, and from New Orleans to George Walther. Grand Rapids. It has funded my Dr. Johnson came in 1973 to chair the biology department and said he only intended to stay for one or two years. However, the curriculum needed an “overhaul” and, according to him, “it just couldn’t be corrected that quickly.” He developed a field program with aspects of “daringdo” to get non-majors involved, and before long the program (L-R) Drs. Walther, Musacchio, and Johnson. (Mr. Strong not grew from five to 50 majors. research in the C. S. Lewis collection He served several years working at Wheaton College in Illinois, at the tirelessly as the vice president for Harry Ransom Center, UT Austin, and academic affairs, but his first love was in the Lambeth Palace Library in the time spent in the biology department London,” Musacchio said. with students. Other accomplishments include “Some very good students have gone winning the Excellence in Scholarship through this department. Those of you award in 1994 and 1998, and the reading this know who you are, and it Trustee Award for Scholarship in April, was good working with you!” said 2004. Johnson. Dr. Musacchio said he is looking Dr. Musacchio, professor of forward to retirement, but will miss the English, came to the university in 1990 daily interaction with other professors from California. He has enjoyed the and students. He plans to spend his Christian atmosphere and working with free time working on another book and his colleagues and the students. several articles. One of his greatest delights has been Mr. Strong, dean of learning receiving the Frank W. Mayborn Chair resources, arrived in July 1984 and said of Arts and Sciences, which allowed he has always enjoyed the school’s
“community of like-minded faculty and intellectually curious students.” During his time here, Strong worked to modernize the Townsend Memorial Library. He developed a serviceoriented curriculum supported by a complete, comprehensive library, including internet access. “The changes in the library were always a challenge and I enjoyed every day,” he said. About the future, Strong said, “I hope UMHB continues to thrive and expand its influence.” Dr. Walther, professor of business computer and information systems, joined the faculty as dean of the College of Business in 1985. Although he and his wife loved Colorado and the Air Force Academy, they were willing to go where the Lord would lead. “I foolishly said one day, ‘If the Lord pictured.) ever wants us to leave Colorado, He’d better prepare a great big fish like He did for Jonah!’ A scant two weeks later, we were ‘called’ to UMHB,” said Walther. Rather than waiting for a whale, they obeyed – and students immediately made a positive impression on him. “A baseball player named Randy O’Rear became a student-friend in my very first class. His freshness, enthusiastic love for the Lord Jesus, and his love even for me quickly affirmed that I was exactly where God wanted me,” Walther said. He considers UMHB to be an exceptional place to “work, serve, and live,” and he is thankful God brought him here to “teach and be taught, bless and be blessed, love and be loved.” UMHB LIFE
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orothy Moore Doolittle ’69 may only stand 5 feet tall, but in the world of running, she is a giant – and she attributes much of her success to her years at Mary Hardin-Baylor. Although she was only on campus for two and a half years, having transferred from Temple Junior College, those years made a world of difference. Professors like Dr. Mickey Little made Dorothy feel like she could accomplish anything. “I especially remember Dr. Mickey Little who made us feel like we were in the epitome of education.” At the time, Mary Hardin-Baylor College did not offer competitive events in track and field, but Dorothy loved to run and she knew
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she wanted to be a coach. “When I chose Mary HardinBaylor, I wanted to go to college to be a professional, and at that time, the two best degrees were in nursing and teaching. I knew from the time I was in the seventh grade that I wanted to be a coach.” Her degree was physical education, and the college program was set up for the students to learn to coach by playing the game. “We had to participate on all the teams. That was how you learned to coach – we played volleyball, basketball, you name it.” Out of that tutelage, Dorothy was determined to make a difference. “When we graduated, we were on a mission to change the world.” She first started running on the
campus of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and running got into her system during those years of participating in physical education and the aerobic program designed by Dr. Kenneth Cooper. “I just loved to run, and I’d run anywhere.” According to the February 11, 2004, Austin American Statesman, which featured Dorothy in the sports section, she was “a true pioneer of the women’s marathon.” Shortly after her graduation, she was among the first women to run in marathons. It was 1973, and her first race was the Houston Tenneco Marathon. From that first race, Dorothy continued to run in nearly a dozen marathons during the 1970s. By
1976, she was ranked 5th in the nation and 6th in the world; she had placed 3rd in the Boston Marathon and won the San Antonio Marathon, the Dallas Whiterock Marathon and the Houston Tenneco Marathon. In 1977, her pace made history in the Inaugural Chicago Mayor Daley Marathon, in which Dorothy was the woman champion with a time of 2 hours and 50 minutes. In that marathon, there were only 30 women competing with nearly 4,200 men. It was a significant win for Dorothy because it was her last marathon. Her early years of coaching included a stint at her alma mater, Elgin High School. She went on to coach at the collegiate level at the University of Missouri – Columbia, University of Houston, Stanford University and the University of Tennessee. She has coached over 100 NCAA All Americans and three NCAA Champions. In the early ’80s, she was the team leader for the USA teams in Kenya, Africa; USA vs. USSR and USA vs. Germany at Karl Marx Stadt, East Germany. Dorothy was the women’s field events coach at the Track & Field Championships, Rome, Italy; World University Games, Sheffield, England; World Cup Championship in London, England; and at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Olympic champion Carl Lewis was among some of the athletes she worked with early in her career at the University of Houston. It was Lewis’ freshman year, and he was training under Coach Tom Tellez. “He [Coach Tellez] would have me watch Carl practice. Carl taught
my eyeballs efficient movement. To She is concerned that athletes begin see Carl in the long jump was like to expect they will be treated better watching the epitome of efficient than other students, so she movement. So many students slow promotes coaching as a down in those last three steps, but responsibility. that is where Carl accelerated.” “Sports is an incredible tool to Dorothy’s master’s degree from influence and help kids today.” Southwest Now planning for her retirement Texas State in June, Coach Doo has come full University circle. She graduated from Elgin had an High School, coached there after emphasis in graduating from Mary Hardinthe Baylor, and returned to teach at biomechanics EHS and to care for her mother of track and after her father’s death. field, which is “When I graduated from Mary more specific to the velocity and Hardin-Baylor, the last place I motion in field events such as the wanted to teach was Elgin, but my long jump and the triple jump. She husband got a job here – that was authored the biomechanics section in the 70s. In 1997, when we of Coaches Education textbook, and decided to move back to care for she is a nationally-sought-after my mother, this was the only place speaker in track and field I wanted to teach.” technique. When she left Mary HardinBut her focus is not just on the Baylor, she believed she could mechanics – her primary focus is on change the world, and through her the student. Although she and her love and devotion to her students, husband, Austin, never had she has. children of their own, she reminisces on her 34 years of teaching and coaching with maternal pride. She is known as Coach “Doo” in both high school and college, which seems fitting for someone with such a “can-do” attitude. Coach Doo has a tough-love attitude toward the studentathlete and preaches that athletes should be treated like any other student. She feels that teachers do a “disservice to athletes” when they Dorothy pictured running give athletes any a half-marathon in 1977. special treatment. (courtesy photo)
“When we graduated, we were on a mission to change the world.”
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A Profound and Lasting Influence Carolyn Allison Owens ’61 is named 2004 Piper Professor
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n May, the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation named Carolyn Owens, associate professor of education and director of field experiences, a Piper Professor of 2004. The foundation selects 15 professors a year in the State of Texas who have a “profound and lasting influence” on students. Mrs. Owens became the fourth professor from UMHB to receive this honor. Previous Piper faculty were Dr. Sarah Frances Anders, associate professor of Sociology, in 1959; Dr. Michael Thomas, professor of Spanish and French, in 1990; and Dr. Donna Walker-Nixon, professor of English, in 2002. Mrs. Owens ’61 has taught in the College of Education since 1975. Prior to that, she taught in the Friendship Independent School District in Wolfforth, the Holland Independent School District and the Temple Independent School District. Mrs. Owens has the respect of her colleagues. Dr. Clarence Ham, retired dean of the College of Education and acting vice president for academic affairs, said, “Foremost, Mrs. Owens is a teacher – actually, she is an outstanding teacher.” According to Dr. Ham, each semester, Mrs. Owens received outstanding evaluations from her students and was routinely
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identified as the best teacher in the department of education. “Besides her passion and skill in teaching her own students, she also has a passion for the profession of
education,” he said. “Mrs. Owens is recognized by her peers, her students and her supervisors as an outstanding teacher and human being.” Mrs. Owens said teaching has been a passion of her life since she was 16, and it was one of the best decisions she has ever made. “Since I was sixteen years old, I have wanted to teach,” Mrs. Owens said. “My decision to become a teacher has offered the variety of activities that I sought when I decided to teach.” These activities include her experiences as a teacher at all levels in public schools, including special education at the elementary level, and the past 30 years, she has spent training new teachers in the education department. Her rewards from her teaching career come from the opportunity to learn about students’ families, “their dreams and disappointments, hopes and fears.” She feels that taking an interest in the lives of students and getting to know them on a personal level is an important key to becoming a successful teacher in the classroom. “I became a teacher because I wanted to work in a profession that was people oriented,” Mrs. Owens said. “A teacher first has to relate to students on a personal basis before she or he can hope to be
successful in teaching them; therefore, teaching is an ideal profession for one who loves people as I do.” During her teaching career, Mrs. Owens has received several awards, including UMHB’s Trustee Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1995; UMHB’s chapter of Gamma Beta Phi’s Outstanding Faculty in 1995; and the Outstanding Special Educator, McLennan County Learning Disabilities Association in 1997. She was also nominated for the Temple Daily Telegram’s “Golden Apple Award” in 1991. Another highlight in Mrs. Owens’ career came in 2003 when colleagues from around the state involved with Texas Teacher Educators awarded her the Ben E. Coody Distinguished Service Award. “This award is for someone very involved in field-based teacher education, my major interest at the time,” Mrs. Owens said. “Receiving awards and honors from one’s colleagues is very meaningful, and I have been fortunate to receive several. I am always humbled to receive such awards.” Mrs. Owens said her career has had many highlights, including being an active member of the Faculty Assembly – and serving on several committees, including the Southern Association Steering Committee, the Institutional Effectiveness Committee and the Provost Search Committee. However, the greatest reward of her career is the time spent working with students at various levels. “I feel that I have been a part of many students’ lives; that to me is
President Bawcom (right) reads the Piper Foundation citation announcing Education Professor Carolyn Owens as a 2004 Piper Professor during Commencement.
the highlight of my career,” she said. “It is a joy to get to know the students outside of class and watch them grow professionally.” Mrs. Owens has also found success for the College of Education through her planning for incentive grants, receiving such grants and managing resulting grant projects. These grant projects have helped the university receive nearly one million dollars to use to develop the Field-Based Teacher Education program – which Mrs. Owens considers a pinnacle of her education career. “The most meaningful part of my teaching career has been serving as the coordinator of this field-based program and collaborating with the public schools,” she said. “Seeing the growth, maturity and professionalism that has developed
“…teaching is an ideal profession for one who loves people as I do.”
in our students since we started the field-based program is rewarding to me.” The program has allowed UMHB to produce teachers that are in demand. “We constantly have school districts calling and requesting the names of our future teachers,” she said. “Our field-based program has led to students being ready to assume the role of a well-prepared teacher the first year in the classroom.” Mrs. Owens said she was honored to receive the Piper award, but also felt honored to be placed in the same class as past UMHB recipients. “When I was a college student, one of my favorite professors, Dr. Sarah Frances Anders, received the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Award,” she said. “What a privilege for me to be nominated by faculty for the same award.”
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Philanthropy Two Presidential Endowed Scholarships – One Family Family members and friends of the McClure and Tipton families gathered for the unveiling of two presidential endowed scholarships. One scholarship was established by Paul and Lucia Tipton in memory of their son, Troy McClure Tipton, and the other was established by the estate of Shelley Ann McClure, sister of Lucia Tipton and Alan McClure. Troy McClure Tipton, a 1989 graduate of Temple High School, passed away in 1994. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Temple where he was involved in youth programs. He spent two years of service in the U. S. Coast Guard, and he was attending UMHB at the time of his death. The Troy McClure Tipton Presidential Endowed Scholarship is set up for deserving students majoring in Exercise and Sport Science who plan careers in coaching.
The Michele (Shelley) Ann McClure Presidential Endowed Scholarship was established by her estate. McClure’s sister, Lucia M. Tipton, is a faculty member and Associate Dean of the School of Nursing at UMHB, and her brother, Alan L. McClure, is on staff at Temple College. Shelley McClure died in 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. McClure was an award-winning speech teacher at Eastfield College in Dallas and an actress at the Dallas Theatre Center. McClure assisted UMHB students in their Paul and Lucia
educational experiences in performance studies. She wished to continue providing financial assistance through scholarships for deserving performance studies and communications majors at UMHB.
Tipton with President and Mrs. Bawcom
Janie and Mason Wheeler Establish a Scholarship Janie and Mason Wheeler of Brookings, South Dakota, recently established a Presidential Endowed Scholarship because of their admiration and respect for the university and as a means to help students with the financial burden of higher education. Originally from central Mississippi, Janie Delores Ta t e W h e e l e r ’61 completed her degree in English in three years. In 1995, she retired after teaching 35 years in Killeen, Texas; Pr o v o , U t a h ; and Brookings, Mason and Janie Wheeler with President and Mrs. Bawcom
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South Dakota. She completed a Master of Arts degree in English at South Dakota State University. Mason was stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen when he and Janie became acquainted. A farmer who served in the South Dakota National Guard for 28 years, he retired with the rank of colonel. They have one son, Charles. Janie credits her success as a teacher to her UMHB education and to faculty and staff who encouraged her and provided financial assistance through job opportunities, especially Dr. James Smart, Dr. Iva M. Fussell, Miss Nancy Fry and Miss Myrtle Burnham. Classmates also offered special friendships that continue to this day.
Athletic Life Spring Sports in Review Women’s Basketball: The Lady Crusader basketball team had just two seniors on a team that finished 14-11 overall and went 7-7 in ASC West Division play this season. With plenty of talent on hand for next season and a strong recruiting class on the way, head coach Margie Williamson has the Lady Crusaders geared up for a return to the postseason. Baseball: The Crusaders finished the season with a 16-21 overall record and a 7-14 mark in the ASC West. This young team had four sophomores and two freshmen starters for most of the season and only two seniors on the roster. Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team made another trip to the ASC Postseason Tournament. The Crusaders advanced to the conference tournament for the fourth time in the past five years before falling to Mississippi College 66-64 when the Choctaws hit the game-winning shot with .8 seconds remaining. The men finished the season with an 18-8 overall record and a 10-4 mark in ASC West Division play. Only a last-second loss to Texas Lutheran in the final game of the regular season kept the Crusaders from their first ASC West Division title and hosting the ASC Postseason Tournament.
Women’s Golf: The Lady Crusaders won their fifth straight ASC Tournament championship with a 35stroke victory over Hardin-Simmons on the Cowgirls’ home course and earned their fourth straight trip to the NCAA Division III National Championships in May. The Lady Crusaders also made four straight appearances in the NAIA National Tournament, making it their eighth national tournament appearance in a row. The Lady Crusaders put all five of their golfers on the ASC All-Conference Team, and head coach Darla Kirby won her fifth straight ASC Women’s Golf Coach of the Year award.
Softball: The Crusader softball team rallied late to close out the regular season with a 10-game winning streak and kept alive its ASC Postseason Tournament appearance. The Crusaders have now made it to the ASC Tournament six straight years and have qualified for the tournament each year. The Crusaders closed out the regular season with a 25-11 overall record and a 20-8 mark in ASC play. Men’s Tennis: The men’s tennis team fell just short of an ASC Postseason Tournament berth this spring, but with a roster made up of three sophomores and three freshmen, the future looks bright for next spring. The Crusaders went 2-5 overall and 2-4 in the ASC West, but they have a solid nucleus returning next season. Women’s Tennis: The Lady Crusader tennis team earned their fifth straight trip to the ASC Postseason Tournament after finishing second in the ASC West Division behind perennial power Hardin-Simmons University. The Lady Crusaders fell to Mississippi College in the ASC Tournament semifinals in the final match for four seniors. The women finished the season with a 6-4 overall record and a 6-1 mark in ASC West Division play.
Men’s Golf: The men’s golf team made a run at a conference championship of its own, but the Crusaders could not overcome a tough third round and settled for a tie for fourth place at the ASC Tournament. One player, Todd Anderson, placed on the ASC All-Conference Team, and the team had a shot at an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III National Championship.
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Alumni Life Alumni Life received January 17, 2004, through April 16, 2004.
1920s
Ruby Morrow McElroy ’27 (center) pictured with Mary Farrow Long ’61-’63 and former F irst L ady Marietta Parker. Ruby turned 100 years old on January 18 and received a certificate from the Alumni Office proclaiming her a “Centennial Belle.” Ruby may be reached at Bluebonnet Home, 3901 Victoria Ave., Apt. 138, College Station, TX 77845.
1930s Mabyl “Stuffy” Hollis ’33 was crowned 2004 Valentine Queen for the community in which she lives. She may be reached at 801 E. Gramman St., Beeville, TX 78102.
1950s Yolande Muzzy Jolley ex ’53-’55 retired after teaching special education for 24 years at Mountain View High School in Mountain View, AR. She may be reached at 686 Country Charm Rd., Mountain View, AR 72560 or yjolley@mvtel.net.
1960s Wendy Withrow ’69 is currently working in the English department at the University of AlaskaAnchorage. In recent years, she has enjoyed some success as a playwright, having her full-length play, Faith, Hope, Charity and Glenna, accepted into the play lab of the 2000 Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Valdez, Alaska. Wendy has also had two short plays produced in Anchorage in the Short Attention Span Theatre Festivals at Cyrano’s Off-Center Playhouse. In February of this year, Salute to the Iditarod: Tails of the Trail, a musical on which she collaborated with two other Anchorage playwrights, had a two-week run at Anchorage’s Performing Arts Center. In addition to working on dialogue for this play, she also wrote most of the songs. Classmates may recall that Wendy opened and managed a coffeehouse in the basement of Burt Dorm during her days at MHB, and she is still playing the guitar and singing. Regular venues for her are the Anchorage Folk Festival every January, the local Renaissance Fair every June, and Saturday Market held outdoors in downtown Anchorage each summer. Wendy may be reached at 2578 Glacier Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 or wwithrow@gci.net.
1970s Wanda Cobb Finnen ’72 teaches at Waskow High School in Belton and has published her first book entitled Talking Drums. She may be reached at finnenwl@vvm.com. Helen Wilson Harris ’75, director of Field Education for the Baylor University College of Social Work, has been promoted to the rank of senior lecturer. She may be reached at 827 Cattle Dr., Crawford, TX 76638 or helen_harris@baylor.edu.
Rio Grande Valley Area Club A group of alumni, former faculty and friends of UMHB met for a time of fellowship at Calvary Baptist Church, McAllen, on Sunday, April 25. The meeting was held in conjunction with the final performance of the UMHB combined choirs Rio Grande Valley tour. Choir members who participated in the spring operetta, Die Fledermaus, gave a special enchore performance of the third act. Those in attendance were Dorothy Minten ’49, Esther Minten ’52, Martha Galligan ’59-’61, Joy Abney ’65, Janie Minten ’70, Norm Kelly ’73, Hugo Morales’90 and his wife Dora, Teresa Stern ’99, Anna Worster ’02 and Ed Mercer (former faculty) and his wife, Anna.
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North End Gang Reunion
Several members of the Class of 1961, who while at MHB lived on the north end of the first floor of Stribling, are affectionately known as the “North End Gang.” The NEG holds regular reunions with the most recent gathering held in Belton. Guests were husbands, friends and “adopted” members. Those in attendace were Front Row (L–R): Brena Bain Walker, Anderson, SC; Riley Owens, CB ’59-’60, Little River-Academy; Betty Sue Craven Beebe, Belton; Caroline West, former faculty, Belton; Rhonda Winlof, Euless; Ruben Moreno, CB ’57-’59, Euless. Back Row: John Walker, Anderson, SC; Eugene Cook, College Station; Gayla Vardeman Corley, Abilene; Janie Tate Wheeler, Brookings, SD; Nelda Cook Perry, Bullard; Sondra Attaway Cook, College Station; Carolyn Allison Owens, Little River-Academy; Mary Winn ’50, Belton; Mason Wheeler, Brookings, SD; Charles Wheeler, Piedmont, SD. Joe Rogers ’76 and his wife, Donna, have recently purchased Revival Custom Wood Finishing in Lewisville, TX, where they perform a variety of wood restoration services. They may be reached at P.O. Box 516, Crandall, TX 75114 or jsr@waymark.net. Cindy McClain Matl ’79, MHSM ’00 is a quality management nurse at the Temple VA Hospital. She may be reached at 541 Fairfield C t . , Te m p l e , T X 7 6 5 0 2 o r jjoid@vvm.com. Lois Simpson Parker ’79 is living in Pampa where her husband, C.W. Parker, is pastor at Central Baptist Church. They may be reached at 1611 Grape, Pampa, TX 79065 or dub-nim@juno.com.
1980s Fred Oborne ’82 is the assistant principal of Floresville Middle School. He taught pre-algebra and algebra at Copperas Cove Junior High for 11 years while assisting with administrative duties and serving in interim positions as needed. He may be reached at oborne@seacove.net
Debbie Shumate Barrier ’84 is a rehab secretary for RehabCare, Inc. at Norman Regional Hospital Rehabilitation Center in Norman, OK. Debbie, her husband, Holden Barrier ex ’81-’82, and their children, Cori, Chris, Cameron, Callie and Dustin, may be reached at 305 Nathan, Norman, OK 73069 or dbarrier1@cox.net. Russell Thornburg ’85 was awarded the first annual Excellence in Education award by the Association of Minnesota Building Officials for his work over the past five years in improving code and providing quality education for Minnesota building officials. He and his wife, Elizebeth Ball Thornburg ’84, may be reached at 406 S. Elm St., Fairmont, MN 56031. Ron Earley ’86 is the pastor at First Baptist Church of Kingsville. Ron, his wife, Bonnie Canady Earley ’85, and their children may be reached at 228 N. Pasadena, Kingsville, TX 78363 or ronearley_2000@yahoo.com.
Junction Area Alumni Meeting
On Saturday, April 24, several alumni from Junction and the surrounding area gathered for a meeting at the Sunshine Café and Bakery in Junction. After lunch, the meeting moved to the home of Kathryn Greer Kothmann ’36 where she entertained the ladies with piano music, and everyone exchanged family stories and reminisced about the “good old days” at MHB. Alumni in attendace were (L–R): Amy Austin ’97, Mary Farmer Murr ’40, Kathryn Greer Kothmann ’36, Nita Middleton Jacobson ’49, Jo Fred Burt Evans ’48 and Betty Sue Craven Beebe ’61.
Lynne Koenig Pipes ’88 is teaching 1 st grade at Maypearl ISD. Her husband, Jeff Pipes ex ’86-’88, is a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. Lynne, Jeff and their sons, Andy, Will and Jesse, may be reached at 13674 FM 916, Grandview, TX 76050 or lpipes@ednet10.net. Pamela Fair Van Horne ’89 has accepted a position teaching kindergarten in Wylie. Her husband, Keith, is working in the computer industry. Pamela, Keith and their two children, Tiffany June and Nathaniel Alan, may be reached at 815 Ann Dr., Wylie, TX 75098 or kpvanhorne@verizon.net.
1990s Jay Paul Roy ’90, MA ’95, and his wife, Kari, are serving as youth pastors at New Covenant Fellowship in Mason, where Jay is also heading up the counseling ministry and assisting in leading worship. Kari is also a dental hygienist. They may be reached at P.O. Box 1066, Mason, TX 76856 or jaykari@verizon.net. Tonya Tabor Peterson ’92 is an Ed Tech III in the developmental therapy department at Limestone Community School. Her husband, Leigh, recently retired from the U.S. Army. Tonya, Leigh and their children, Sarah and Matt, may be reached at 378 Development Dr., Limestone, ME 04750 or tonnie_tonnie@msn.com.
Riley McDaniel ’94 teaches 8 th grade history at DeSoto East Junior High School. His wife, Elizabeth Wilkinson McDaniel ’95, teaches 3 rd grade at Preston Hollow Presbyterian School in Dallas. Riley, Elizabeth, and their son, Riley IV, may be reached at 1565 Wildflower, Waxahachie, TX 75165 or wincoach@hotmail.com or mcdanielteach@hotmail.com. Sue Ellen Pipes Hale ’95 is a graphic designer at the Abilene Reporter-News and is a Creative Memories consultant. Her husband, Alan Hale ex ’99, received a BS from Abilene Christian University and is employed as a firefighter with the city of San Angelo. They may be reached at 477 CR 160, Tuscola, TX 79562 or sue.ellen@catlover.com.
Jason McLendon ’95 is a salesman for Colt International in Houston. Jason, his wife, Michelle, and their children, Luke and Alexandra, may be reached at 252 Kettering, League City, TX 77573 or jasonm@coltinternational.com. Terri Poff Passaretti ’95 is a homemaker and has two boys, Wesley and Aaron. Her husband, Joseph, is a partner in a law firm. They may be reached at 7 Monarch Dr., Southington, CT 06489 or terripaz@cox.net. David Wageman ’95 is a resident physician in internal and emergency medicine with Henry Ford Health System. He may be reached at 747 West Gardenia, Madison Heights, MI 48071 or ddwageman@hotmail.com.
Tennessee Area Alumni Meeting Tennessee Area Alumni met in the home of Bill and Annette Craddock Howse ’57 in Nashville on March 28, 2004. Alumni from ’47 to ’99 enjoyed lunch together and an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Amy Bawcom ’93 is the director of institutional research at UMHB. Her job includes supervising the campus Institutional Effectiveness system, publishing the University Fact Book, completing surveys for external agencies, such as the government, BGCT, and U.S. News & World Report, and assisting campus administrators. She also serves on the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas, serving child abuse victims and their families in Bell and Coryell counties. She may be reached at 717 College St., Belton, TX 76513 or amyleia@swbell.net. Stacey Wychopen ’93 has been a Dallas police officer for 10 years and is now a detective. She may be reached at 5741 Diana Dr., Garland, TX 75043 or wickcop@aol.com. Lori Cosper Briere ’94 is the assistant sports and fitness director with Tucson Jewish Community Center in Tucson, AZ. She may be reached at 9225 E. Tanque Verde Rd., #5203, Tucson, AZ 95749 or loribriere@hotmail.com.
First Row (L-R): Donna Bolick Johnson ’71 (Texas), Fran Webb Davis ’60, Vicki Harvey Lang ’90, with children Max and Maddy, Zach Lang ’88, Heather Price Hanks ’97 and Shawn Hanks ’97 with daughter Mia; Second Row: Amanda Johnson ’99, Annette Craddock Howse ’57, Katherine Jacob Shanks ’58, Lou Soileau Benjamin ’53, Eugene Benjamin, Matt McQueen ’88, Betsy McQueen ’88, L.C. Burkhalter, Betty Littlejohn Burkhalter ’47; Third Row: Bobby Johnson ’76 (Texas), Bill Howse, Fred Turner and Glenda Shelton Turner ’55-’56.
Vicki Harvey Lang ’90 with son, Max, at the Tennessee alumni meeting.
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Alumni Life Saturday, March 20, Kalaya Minatra Riccio ’96 (far right), and her husband, Mathew, were vacationing in Branson, MO, where they unexpectedly encountered another UMHB alumna. By chance, Natalie Land Parks ’97 and her husband, Bryan, (left), were also out at that exact moment enjoying the Branson scenery. What a thrill when the two UMHB alumni finally recognized one another. They spent the next 20 minutes introducing husbands, exchanging addresses, and catching up. It would seem that “the ties that bind” at UMHB really do last. Matthew is an electrical engineer for South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company in Wadsworth, TX. Kalaya is a secondary ESL/Spanish/English substitute teacher. They may be reached at 2216 Bordeaux Dr., Apt. D, Bay City, TX 77414. Bryan is a bilingual personal banker for Great Southern Bank of Springfield, MO. Natalie is a substitute teacher planning to return to full-time teaching in the fall. They may be reached at 4316 N. Penny Ct., Ozark, MO 65721. Denise Eads Wolf ’95 is the children’s choir director for Community Bible Church in San Antonio. She may be reached at 1228 Frontier, Spring Branch, TX 78070 or wolf830@gvtc.com. Misty Carnes ’97 teaches 4 t h grade at Bruceville-Eddy Intermediate. Misty, her husband, Charles, and their daughter, Emiley Grace, may be reached at P.O. Box 85, Eddy, TX 76524 or mistyc@mail.eddy-isd.net. Lesa Williams ’97 is a web applications person at the UNT Health Sciences Center. She may be reached at 508 Greenway Dr., Saginaw, TX 76179 or lewillia@hsc.unt.edu. Jennifer Shields Erskine ’98 is an environmental investigator for the State of Texas. She may be reached at 11 Red Squirrel Ln., Belton, TX 76513 or jerskine@tceq.state.tx.us. Felecia Douglas Joiner ’98 is teaching at Judson ISD. She may be reached at 13515 West Ave., Apt. 114, San Antonio, TX 78216 or fmjames@email.com. Johnny Lanoue ’98 is the director of music and information technology at Highland Park Presbyterian Day School in Dallas. He and his wife, Jenna Neely Lanoue ’00, may be reached at 411 Buckingham Rd., Apt. 121, Richardson, TX 75081 or jalanoue@hotmail.com. Holly Vaughn ’99 is a case manager with Communities in Schools at Belton Junior High. She may be reached at 505 Neil, Belton, TX 76513 or hollyerinvaughn@hotmail.com.
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Cassie Gore Bianchi ’02 is an internal auditor for Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation in Waco. She may be reached at 629 Karen St., Hewitt, TX 76643 or bbianchi@hot.rr.com. Alison Gregorio Brown ’02 is the pastor of Emerging Generations and Worship at First Baptist Church of Foothill Farms in Sacramento, CA. Alison and her husband, Joshua, may be reached at 10001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. #1821, Roseville, CA 95747 or FBCFFemerge@aol.com. Julie Ross ’02 is the youth services coordinator for Communities in Schools in Livingston. She may be reached at 537 Chattanooga Run, Livingston, TX 77351 or jross@esc6.net.
2000s
Trina Bratcher ’03 has moved and may be reached at P.O. Box 8, Glorieta, NM 87535.
Cindi Blake ’01 is tutoring at Sylvan Learning Center while working on her master’s degree in counseling at the University of Houston, Clear Lake. She may be reached at 2503 Cunningham, Pearland, TX 77581 or cyb123@rocketmail.com.
D ’ A n n E d w a r d s ’ 0 3 is a rehabilitation counselor with Texas Rehabilitation Commission in Austin. She may be reached at P.O. Box 143872, Austin, TX 78714 or ledwards76543@yahoo.com.
Dallas Brannon ’01 is a security officer for the Port of Texas City. He may be reached at 2511 FM 646 Rd. N. Trlr 7, Sante Fe, TX 77510 or Brokencedar777@aol.com. Michael Chapman ’01 is working for the Texas Department of Public Safety in the drivers license division. Michael and his wife, J a m i e Jorgensen Chapman ’02, may be reached at 8383 El Mundo #711, Houston, TX 77054 or m.chapman@flash.net.
David Haynes ’03 is a human resources specialist intern with Human Resources Management Services in Temple. He may be reached at 2611 Schwertner Dr., Killeen, TX 76543 or dhaynes1@hot.rr.com.
Jill Hodges ’03 is a test examiner with Resource Consultants, Inc., located at Fort Hood. She may be reached at P.O. Box 675, Kempner, TX 76539 or jill.hodges@us.army.mil. Amanda Muecke ’03 is general clerk at The Staubach Company in Dallas. She may be reached at 2803 Mayfair Ln., McKinney, TX 75071 or purplele@hotmail.com. Terri Immel Oldham ’03 was named Student of the Year by the Waco Unit of National Association of Social Workers/Texas and Outstanding Master of Social Work Student by the College of Social Work at Baylor University. Terri may be reached at 1309 Live Oak Dr., Belton, TX 76513 or terrk1162@yahoo.com. Carlos Rivera ’03 is an installation technician for Smart City Telecom installing high-speed internet access to all resorts in Disney World as well as other companies throughout the state. He may be reached at 4849 Cypress Woods Dr., Unit #1206, Orlando, FL 32811 or riveroff@yahoo.com. Kelly Schmidt ’03 is completing an internship counseling children, adolescents and their families for South Texas Children’s Home in Corpus Christi while working on her Master of Social Work at Baylor University. She may be reached at 5322 Saratoga Blvd., Apt. 115, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 or kelsjane@hotmail.com.
Belton Area Alumni Meeting
Amber Rogers Dean ’01 teaches kindergarten at Moody ISD. She may be reached at 19144 Dove Rd., Moody, TX 76557 or jasonamber@sbcglobal.net. Dawn Marsh Shands ’01 teaches 9 th grade English at Tempe High School in Tempe, AZ. She may be reached at 2146 W. Isabella Ave. #209, Mesa, AZ 85202 or dmarsh.ths@tuhsd.k12.az.us. Corina Jorgenson Thompson ’01 is employed with Killeen ISD. Corina and her husband, First Lt. Aaron Thompson, may be reached at 409 Gina Dr., Harker Heights, TX 76548.
Each month a group of alumni from the Belton area meet for lunch and fellowship at the Stagecoach Inn in Salado. What started as “The 60’s Lunch Bunch” has grown to alumni from several different years getting together each month for a great time of reminiscing and good food. All alumni, honorary alumni, former students and faculty/staff are welcome. Please contact Julia Walker ’60 at jwalker@umhb.edu or (254) 295-5068 for reservations and future meeting times. Alumni in attendance (L–R): Rebecca O’Banion ’93, Jeannette Mayfield Kelley ’76, June Jackson Durniak ’60, Kathleen Thompson Holland ’86, Rachel Walker Spradlin ’60, Kirk Spradlin ’89, Robert Mattson ’85, Shirley Cowan Sommer ’60, Betty Sue Craven Beebe ’61, Marty Whitfield Portman ’78 and Amy Austin ’97.
Basketball Reunion
Front Row (L-R): Lisa Bradley ’95, Keri Roberson ’01, Rosa Oliva ’01, Julie Robertson ’03. Back Row: Marie Grigsby ’01, Caprice Stephens ’92-’96, Diane Mynarcik Konarik ’00, Amy Austin ’97, Alice Taylor ’83, Laura DeFord ’01, Dee Radin ’83, Wanda Spencer Brown ’83;
On Saturday, February 7, alumni from the men’s and women’s basketball teams gathered at Mabee Gym to participate in the annual alumni games. The men enjoyed some hardwood time after which the women hit the floor in an effort to re-live the glory days. After enjoying lunch together, many of the alumni stayed to watch the 2004 men’s and women’s Crusader basketball teams take on Sul Ross State University. If you are a former basketball player and wish to receive information about alumni games, please contact the Alumni Office at (254) 295-4599 or alumni@umhb.edu.
Front Row (L-R): Roger Hoeschler ’92, Eric Jackson ’00. Back Row: Kenny Driska ’94, Matt Fitzsimmons ’94, Ronny Raney ’96, Ricky Webb ’96, Chad Griffin ’97, John Osborn ’99
WEDDINGS Kenneth Louis Driska, Jr. ’94 and Alushka Jayne Tonn ex, March 13, in Temple. Kenneth is the head boys basketball coach at Rosebud-Lott High School. Alushka teaches kindergarten at Scott Elementary School in Temple. They may be reached at 1905 Waterbury C o u r t , Te m p l e , T X 7 6 5 0 2 o r kdriska@rosebudlottisd.org. Jennifer Lynn Hayden ’95 to Dylan Page Blanton, October 18, in Pleasanton. She received her master’s degree in guidance and counseling at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, in 2000. Jennifer is a counselor at Coastal Bend College, Pleasanton Center. They may be reached at 1602 Parkway, Pleasanton, TX 78064 or jhayden@coastalbend.edu. H e a t h e r Peloquin ’99 to Kyle McCoy, March 6, in Tyler. They may be reached at 400 W. South Town Dr., #404, Tyler, TX 75703. Benjamin M. Haley ’00 to Christine R. Evans, December 27, 2003 in Gower, Missouri. Ben is pursuing a Master of Arts in Missiology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is e m p l o y e d b y C l a y t o n Yo u t h
Enrichment Services, and Christine works in Refugee Resettlement with World Relief. They may be reached at 5213 Townsend Dr., Ft. Worth, TX 76115 or benhaley77@yahoo.com. Catherine Gelsthorpe ’01 to Captain Andrew Lyman, December 20, in Salado. They may be reached at 4105 Vicki Dr., Killeen, TX 76542 or catherine_lyman@hotmail.com. Scott Thrush ’02 and Rebecca Mellina ’03, March 6, in Waco. Rebecca is teaching kindergarten t h r o u g h 4 th g r a d e p h y s i c a l education and coaching high school softball at Life School of Dallas. Scott is teaching kindergarten t h r o u g h 1 2 th g r a d e p h y s i c a l education, is assistant coach for varsity golf and football and head coach for varsity basketball at Life School of Dallas. They may be reached at 510 Indian Dr., Apt. 1227, Waxahachie, TX 75165 or rmellinagolf@hotmail.com or sthrushgolf@hotmail.com.
BIRTHS Rosalind West Fischer ’85 and her husband, Jim, announce the birth of their son, Ari Michael, November 10. He joins his siblings, Douglas, Rachael, Hannah, Phillip, Noah, Mara and Josiah. They may be reached at 11085 Roberts Rd., Holland, TX 76534 or jimroz7@juno.com.
Jeremy Hill ’03 and Amanda Day ’04, July 5, 2003, in Conroe. Jeremy is a teacher/coach for Florence ISD and Amanda is a financial analyst at First National Bank of Texas in Temple. They may be reached at 3009 Ira Young Dr., #901, Temple, TX 76504 or jhill@florence.k12.tx.us. Pictured with Jeremy and Amanda Day Hill ’04 are UMHB Alumni and current students. Front Row (L–R): Michele Thomas Forrest ’02, Robert Forrest ’02, Courtney Carr ’04, Josh Strong ’03, Holly Brugha, Chad Toppass ’01, Lindsey McNair, Holly Barnett, Brady Johnston ’03, Ricky White, Sommer Dodd ’04, Andrea Beasley, Lauren Clemens ’04, Christy Hill Culli ’03, Matt Culli ’03, Kristen Benson, Lindsey O’Quinn. Back Row: Kent Fuller ’99, Mindy Manley Fuller ’98, Terrance Woods ’99, Patricia Stewart Woods ’03, Chauncey Gearhart ’03, Dave Shrum, Trent Worsham ’02, Jenny Lindquist Worsham ’02
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Alumni Life Cindy Breaux Roberts ’90 and her husband, Burk, announce the birth of their daughter, Rachel Renee, March 16. They may be reached at 519 Llama Trl., Harker Heights, TX 76548 or CindyRoberts@mac.com. Kevin Gray ’91 and his wife, Jill, announce the birth of their son, Seth Daniel, December 4. He joins big brother, Caleb Michael. Kevin is the minister of music and education at First Baptist Church in Bellville. They may be reached at 214 East O’Bryant, Bellville, TX 77418 or gray.kevin@sbcglobal.net. Denise Watson Tatum ’93 and her husband, David, announce the birth of their daughter, Kenzie Leigh, January 7. She joins big brothers Garrett and Tyson. They may be reached at 7909 Simpson, Amarillo, TX 79121 or rdenisetatum@msn.com. Jason Goings ’94 and his wife, Kelly, announce the birth of their son, Joshua Samuel, January 16. He joins big sister, Jasey. They may be reached at 104 Oak Grove Ln., Port Lavaca, TX 77979 or jkgoings2@hotmail.com. Wanda Naylor Wright ’94 and her husband, Albert, announce the birth of their son, De’Andre, December 18. They may be reached at 210 Allen St., Hempstead, TX 77445 or wrightw@hempstead.isd.esc4.net.
Sabra Boykin Golden ’96 and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their daughter, Moriah Evelyn, March 23. Sabra is a stay-at-home mom, and Jason is the church administrator at First Baptist Church in Smyrna, TN. They may be reached at 509 Hazelwood Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167 or sabragldn@yahoo.com. R.C. ’97 and Monica Williams Brown ’98, announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Moriah, January 24. She joins big brother, Clayton. They may be reached at 18913 Venture Dr., Point Venture, TX 78645 or rcmonbrown@netzero.net. Rebecca Henry Garrett ’97 and her husband, Stephen, announce the birth of their son, Owen Luke, December 11. They may be reached at 303 North Lyndalyn Ave., DeSoto, TX 75115 or steve_reb@msn.com. Clint Watson ’97 and his wife, Josephine, announce the birth of their daughter, Annjeanette “AJ” Elaine, January 28. They may be reached at 101 Tarpon Ave., Galveston, TX 77550 or fcwatson@utmb.edu. Laylah Chtay-Jarbough ’98 and her husband, Ala, announce the birth of their daughter, Dalia Starr, November 13. She joins big brother, Sami Alec. They may be reached at 4814 Water Oak Dr., Killeen, TX 76542 or lchtay@hotmail.com. K e n t ’ 9 9 and M i n d y M a n l e y Fuller ’98 announce the birth of their daughter, Faith Ann, March 23. Kent coaches at Academy ISD. They may be reached at 1206 Frio St., Belton, TX 76513 or kfuller@academy.k12.tx.us.
Paul ’95 and Amy Brindley Cox ’94 announce the birth of their son, David Hamilton, February 19. He joins big sister, Emma Arabella, and big brother, Andrew Brindley. Paul is a dentist with the Cox/Bond Dental Group in Temple, and Amy is a stayat-home mom. They may be reached at 3709 Del Norte Blvd., Temple, TX 76502 or pcox@hot.rr.com. Danyelle Harper Harris ’95 and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of their son, Daxton Paul, March 4. He joins big sister, Alyssa, and big brother, Caleb. They may be reached at 2424 Quail Creek Dr., Little Elm, TX 75068 or ldharper_harris@yahoo.com.
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Melinda Hodges Slagle ’00 and her husband, Leonam, announce the birth of their son, Joel David, May 26, 2003. They may be reached at 1101 Elizabeth Blvd., Grandbury, TX 76048 or sloppyjoelsmom@yahoo.com. Melissa Barrett Tipton ’00 and her husband, Trey, announce the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Rae, December 1. They may be reached at 14402 Chisolm Dr., Waco, TX 76712 or melissa.tipton@midwayisd.org.
Mandy Burson Horne ’01 and her h u s b a n d , M a t t h e w, announce the birth of their daughter, K y l e i g h M a d i s o n , September 30. Mandy is a fulltime mom and works “prn” as needed as the nursing supervisor at Providence in Waco. Matthew graduated from Truett Seminary and is working at a bank. They may be reached at 3107 Colcord Ave., Waco, TX 76707 or mmhorne6201@juno.com.
DEATHS
Mary Jean Wood Harris ’65, April 13, in Houston. She ministered at home and around the country, teaching at Killeen High School, Glorietta and Ridgecrest Sunday School Leadership Conferences, and heading adult Sunday School leadership for Union Baptist Association for 18 years. Her daughter, Penny Harris Eckel ’71, may be reached at 14020 Shroeder Rd., Apt. 139, Houston, TX 77070. Florence Crone ’70, February 1, in Temple. Arthur Prater ’74, March 28, in Temple. He worked as a farmer and was a mechanic with Coufal Equipment. His wife, Carol Elaine Prater, may be reached at 12016 Stallion Rd., Temple, TX 76501.
Irma Cox ’31, March 7, in Belton. Clifford Leo Gourley CB ’34-’37, March 16, in Centreville, VA. His daughter, Betsy Gourley Chesky, may be reached at 15246 Surrey House Way, Centreville, VA 20120. Mary Ella Hill Frisa ’37, February 22, in Sugar Land. Her son, Edward Frisa, may be reached at 14310 Angel Meadow Ct., Sugar Land, TX 77478. Mary Lee Koniakowsky Morgan ’39, March 16, in Fallbrook, CA. Her husband, W.A. Morgan, may be reached at 1085 Ridge Heights Dr., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Clay Burns, husband of Margaret Dillard Burns ’60, December 14, in San Antonio. He was a minister for over fifty years and was the organizing pastor for Heights Baptist Church, Temple. He also served in Florence, Austin, Clifton and Christine. Clay was staff chaplain at Southeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio for twenty-five years. Margaret may be reached at 6027 Archwood, San Antonio, TX 78239. Gene E. Knowles, husband of Barbara Robertson Knowles ’60, February 14, in Bryan. Barbara may be reached at 1907 Wayside Dr., Bryan, TX 77802. Faye McCrary Huey, mother of Nancy Huey Kimbro ’64 and mother-in-law of Anna Epps Huey ’55, February 11, in Belton. Nancy may be reached at 1012 N. Water, Burnet, TX 78611, and Anna may be reached at 1310 Magnolia St., Belton, TX 76513.
Daniel Ramsey ’89, February 15, in Waco. He worked as an auditor with the Central District Branch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Daniel was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Habitat for Humanity and the Temple Jaycees. His wife, Caterina, may be reached at 8919 Trailridge Dr., Temple, TX 76502. Jerusha La Verne Emerson ex, February 29, in Granbury. Robert E. Lee, husband of Faye D a v i s L e e e x, August 10, in Chesapeake, VA. Faye may be reached at 428 Rutgers Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23324. Martha C. “Bess” Nance ex, February 18, in Corpus Christi. Eura Jewel Snodgrass Sammon ex, September 24, in Waco. Because of her love and respect for education and the teaching profession, family and friends established and contributed to the Eura Jewel Snodgrass Sammon Memorial Scholarship fund at UMHB, designated to assist education majors in the 2004-05 school year. The family may be contacted through her son, Bobby G. Sammon, at 6662 South 12th Street Road, Waco, TX 76706.
CORRECTIONS In the birth announcement published in the spring 2004 issue for Brian ’89, MA ’92 and Dori Connally Rolfes ’88, the correct name for their daughter is Jaye Caroline. Address correction on M a ry L a w s o n E d w a r d s ’ 4 6 whose husband’s death was published in the fall 2003 issue. Mary may be reached at P.O. Box 781654, San Antonio, TX 78278.
“So why do you give?” Loyalty Fund — for life. Since our graduation in the spring of ’94, Marcy and I often reflect on our college days and how much we cherish those memories. Although our life is full of many financial obligations that a growing family has, we try to always include an annual monetary contribution for UMHB. We both believe strongly that the high quality, Christian-based education we received has allowed us to excel in our professions. It is with those blessings that we give with a joyful heart back to our alma mater. The financial support from alumni before us gave funds that would become available for our student aid. We are proud to honor those that helped us achieve our educational goals by joining them in supporting the needs of current and future students by contributing to the loyalty fund.
James and Marcy Cashion Class of ’94
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MEMORIALS Hudson H. & Rowena Adams Mary Ann Adams Thurlow Ted Austin Betty Sue Craven Beebe Bill & Martha Chambers Herod Marietta Parker Nell Ray Barclay Anna Haynes Taylor Julia Mae Sellers Barnhart H. L. Hall Dr. & Mrs. Carl C. Bradley Terry Beasley Julia Amason Walker Wayne Beasley Thomas Francis Prater, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dan K. Utley Brian Bishnow Travis Mueck Brian Reinders Anne Wiese Halbert Richard & Deidra Halbert Robin & Darrell Polk Jared & Elizabeth Watson
Johnny Boren Tyson Scholarship Girls Morris S. Tyson, Sr.
Michael Kober Betty Sue Craven Beebe Glen & Glenda Dennis Cosper
Juel Merle “Mickey” McGee Spears Joan Burton Cox
Vaudine King Bradbury Dr. & Mrs. Paul Bradbury
Mary Kozlowski Carilane Newman Vieregg
Dr. Arthur K. Tyson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Arla Ray Tyson
Danny Bridges Russell Bridges
Neta Sawyer Mayfield Bill & Martha Chambers Herod By & Mary Beth Cox Swackhamer
Barbara Bruton Adrian & Norma Coleman Myrtle Burnham Ernest & Hilda “Penny” Dodds Ruby McDonald Ailese Parten Bill & Martha Chambers Herod Guy Marie Cooley Raymond Cooley, Sr. Dr. Etoile DuBard Bill & Martha Chambers Herod By & Mary Beth Cox Swackhamer Lou Ann Hiser UMHB Faculty Assembly Dr. & Mrs. Larry Holmes Joan Marlowe Myrah Faye McCrary Huey Tom, Joyce & Amy Cole Nancy Huey Kimbro
John & Alice Minten Janie M. Minten Rev. Dale Pruett Sara Scott Barnes Eura Jewel Snodgrass Sammon Eric Sammon Jeff & Gwen Sammon Robert & Peggy Sammon & family Mollie Scharnberg Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens John H. Shannon Joan Marlowe Myrah Pat Lockridge Shannon Mildred Ware Sherill Louise Provence Laine
HONORARIA
Mary Dansby Helen Stapleton Fletcher Helen Marie Kreitz Tiny Mayfield Margie Hall Norman Nadyne Owen Roberts Glenella Grant Scarborough Dr. Martha Herring Smith Ruth Tucker Hess
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe By & Mary Beth Cox Swackhamer
Rev. & Mrs. Elmer Glazener Pat Lockridge Shannon Joan Marlowe Myrah
Vickie Vinson Boren Tyson Scholarship Girls Morris S. Tyson, Sr. Buck (W.D.) & Betty Burnham Larry Reeves Sam & Betsy Rowland Anne Wiese Halbert Muriel Vann Burress Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Johnson Ginny Herndon Keith A. B. & Georgia Mae Little Talley Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Fayly Hardcastle Cothern Carolyn Mangham Norlie
Irene Ullo Hancock Janice Hancock Houston Dan & Laura Stringer McLallen Paul & Vivian Moon Arthur Julia Ann Smith Michael Nadyne Owen Roberts Dr. Robert Steinbauer Thomas R. Crawford Margaret Wallace Randi Carter Doris Watters Wood Jane Blakely Joseph C. Wood, Jr.
The reviews are in . . . Under the direction of George Hogan, international operatic bass and director of the opera/musical theater program, more than 100 students brought the house down with the operatic production of Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss. The production was held in April at the Temple Cultural Activities Center.
“Bravo one and all! …an unmitigated success and a production for which you and your students should be very proud.” —Byron Lovelace Temple Cultural Activities Center
“I marvel at the quality of the entire production. You folks know how to put it together!” —Joe Baisden former minister of Belton Church of Christ
“…magnificent performance… one of the highlights on the cultural scene in Temple” —Dr. and Mrs. Edward Bellens Temple
“A refreshing evening.” —Mrs. Joe Baisden
Devon Owens as Rosalinda, with Spenser Wiley as Dr. Falke, and Matt Klepac as Eisenstein
“…staging, acting and chorus were very good… In fact, the chorus’s movement on stage was a lot better than we typically see in the city…” —Barbara & Erroll Wendland Temple
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