Fall 2017- The Talon

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Digital U transforms campus

To Alumni and Friends of Central Methodist University Campus leaves exploded into beautiful, vibrant colors before slowly falling to the ground. Our students are now dressing a bit warmer and preparing for a new season as they walk about campus heading from class to class.

Many students are taking a bit of a different path on campus this year. It is so odd to see students not using Stedman Hall as a pathway as they migrate from the south side of campus to the north. With the exciting construction underway, all the pedestrian traffic now walks in front of the Parish House, Linn Memorial, and the Swinney Conservatory. More than one musician has told me of their mild level of discomfort as students from other majors often decide to sit on the Conservatory steps.

This summer, our young people’s attention was drawn to the debris that continually exited the windows of Stedman as the interior block walls were removed.

It was so fascinating to our students that some of them put away their cell phones for a brief moment in time. I feel a great need to tell you that one of my daily missions is to ensure that students take their earbuds out and look up from their phones to speak with me as we pass on campus. Perhaps they are just humoring an old man, but we have great conversations when they are abruptly snapped out of their internal media state.

I cannot possibly say enough good things about our faculty during the Stedman Hall construction period.

Taking 49,000 square feet of classroom space offline, and the inevitable disruption of their teaching schedules accompanying it, is understandably great cause for faculty dissatisfaction. Quite to the contrary, our faculty have been willing to relocate their classes and provide stellar learning opportunities in less than desirable settings. I know the faculty are looking forward to returning to an enhanced Stedman Hall of Science.

We recently announced a new chapter in the history of Central Methodist University as we move forward with Digital U. An initiative of our Board of Trustees, championed by Robert Courtney, vetted by our faculty, and eagerly anticipated by our students, Digital U will provide our faculty with the opportunity to reach students in a new way. At Central, we know that our faculty’s willingness to connect with students is our primary differentiator; we have long celebrated our “high touch” culture that sets us apart from other universities. Digital U will bring a “high tech” component to our campus that will provide even greater opportunity for our faculty to create meaningful connections with our students.

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Rita Gulstad and under the Board guidance of Nancy Ellis.

Central is the talk of the community college system now as we recently announced the “Gulstad Scholarship” that provides an incentive for students earning associate degrees at our partner institutions to complete their bachelor’s degree on the Fayette campus.

Our fall sports have done very well. Men’s Soccer ranked 12th in the nation in the final coaches’ poll. Women’s Soccer ranked 11th in the nation and won the Heart of America Athletic Conference season title. Lucy Brasil had the ESPN play of the week with her amazing bicycle kick goal. All of these were historic firsts for our soccer programs.

Volleyball is currently receiving votes in the national rankings with one more rating period to go. Cross Country had a very good fall with impressive performances by individual athletes. Football remains a fertile ground for improvement with a season far below expectations.

When a college team wins, we talk about victories; when we lose, we talk about “building character.” We built a great deal of character this football season.

Our band and choral programs continue to earn recognition. Several individuals and ensembles recently placed in a prestigious competition. In my opinion, our theater students recently performed brilliantly in the Little Theatre; their performance would have challenged institutions twenty times our size to match it.

If you noticed a great deal of emphasis on our faculty and a few of our co-curricular programs in this letter, it was intentional. This is who we are—Central is special because of our faculty and all the opportunities for engagement that exist here. At CMU, our students can truly have it all by experiencing stellar classroom environments, amazing pedagogy supported by the newest technology, faculty willing to intervene in the life of a young person, and opportunities for leadership and involvement.

Our Campaign for the Heart of Central ends on June 30, 2018, with the completion of a Mabee Foundation challenge grant. If you give now, your gift will be matched by the Foundation, leveraging your gift to support our students and faculty. If you have already given to the campaign, would you please search your heart to ask if you could do a bit more? If you haven’t yet given, would you please consider a gift to help us meet this challenge grant?

Central Methodist continues to be the supportive, innovative, learning-centered institution that we have all come to know and love. Our students are deserving of nothing less.

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TALON - Table of Contents President’s Address.............................2 Homecoming........................................5 Class Photos........................................10 Digital News.......................................13 Yes, And..............................................18 New Faculty.........................................21 Stedman Under Construction............22 Enrollment Management...................26 Gift to Ashby-Hodge..........................30 Impact Report....................................31 HOS 40th Anniversary.......................34 Board of Trustees...............................36 CGES...................................................38 Couple’s Bond.....................................43 Chorale Year........................................44 Honor Roll...........................................46 Besgrove-Hodge Update...................60 Morrison Observatory Anniversary...62 Athletics.............................................69 Alumni News......................................77 Gaddis and Sunoo Lectures...............82 Fine and Performing Arts..................84 Service Projects.................................86

Talon Staff Dr. Roger D. Drake, President Dr. Rita Gulstad, Provost Dr. Joshua Jacobs, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations Dr. Joe Parisi, Vice President for Enrollment Management

Cathy Thogmorton, Editor 660-248-6391 cthogmor@centralmethodist.edu Kent Propst, Executive Director for Marketing Communications 660-248-6238 kpropst@centralmethodist.edu

THE PARADE COMES DOWN THE STREET . . .

Jenny Martin Anspach Assistant Director for Marketing Communications 660-248-6629 jmartin@centralmethodist.edu Jessica Travlos Media and Content Coordinator 660-248-6865 jtravlos@centralmethodist.edu Maggie Gebhardt Media Content Specialist 660-248-6684 mgebhardt@centralmethodist.edu David Hutchison Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Programs 660-248-6260 drhutchi@centralmethodist.edu Jackie Jackson Director of Annual Giving and Operations 660-248-6239 jsjackson@centralmethodist.edu

Cover Photo: Junior nursing major Matelyn Boeschen of Sedalia is one of a group of CMU nursing and music students involved in a pilot program this past fall for the new Digital U learning initiative. Starting next fall, all fulltime on-campus CMU students will be issued an iPad Pro tablet as part of the Digital U program. See story page 13.

Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.

– Mission Statement

. . . AND THE ALUMNI COME HOME TO CENTRAL

CORRECTION He was known as Erastus, Erastus Paul, E.P., Rassie, and President, but mostly DEAN. Never was E.P. Puckett (right) called Eastus. As his granddaughter, especially I should have caught that mistake on the timeline in the Spring 2017 Talon. I do apologize to those folks who knew him and to the family who have descended from him.

The editor, Cathy Thogmorton

Homecoming 2017: Welcome to the jungle Homecoming 2017 was a colorful, joyous, whirlwind weekend for students and alumni of Central Methodist University. Beginning Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon, those in attendance enjoyed socials, special events, a parade, and a football game, among other activities.

Friday afternoon was the first organized event, a celebration for the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the CMU Hall of Sponsors, and the induction of three newly endowed student scholarships.

A celebration was held on the south lawn of Brannock Hall to unveil the awards in honor of the late Robert ’57 and Suzanne Kountz, from Fayette; Lee and Dr. David Stewart ’59, a member of the famous Class of 1959 at Central; and Sherman and Naomi Roberts, honored by Clockwise from top: dais of speakers for HOS celebration; President Drake; decor at jail; sisters Vicki (Reynolds) Harvey ’65 and Leslie (Reynolds) Craig ’75 show love for CMU; social outside jail; Marsha and Board member David Kerr; Elaine and Board member Terry Henderson with Enrollment Management Vice President Dr. Joe Parisi.

their daughter Celia Roberts Barnhard ‘65 and husband Dr. Howard J. Barnhard.

Following the honors, alumni meandered downtown to the Historic Howard County Jail for the annual alumni social, an always popular time to mingle with great food, live music, and the meeting of old friends and new. Guests were also treated to a full CMU pep rally on the east side of the Courthouse Square, a chance to go ghost hunting across campus, and a downtown street party for young alumni at the 5th Annual Green & GOLD party.

Saturday was the main day, of course, as the day kicked off with the second annual 5k run/walk, benefiting Central Missouri Community Action, and ending with the annual Alumni Association’s Pancake Breakfast on the Courthouse lawn, and a tea at Givens Hall honoring the 60th reunion of the Class of 1957. The parade, winding its way around the square, included the CMU Marching Eagles and the Floating Alumni Band for music, along with floats from the many Greek organizations on campus, and classic cars carrying various dignitaries, including President Roger and Judy Drake, and this year’s grand marshal, fourth generation Central graduate Douglas ’67 with his wife, Sally Burton.

The biggest hit of the day may well have been the new Eagle Tailgate Zone, where hundreds gathered before the Sororities and fraternities gather before the Pep Rally, above; far right, Alpha’s Myriah Araisa, Christina Head, and Abby Addleman take time to pose; upper left, the cheerleaders show off moves during the Pep Rally; right, former theatre student and current IT man, Parker Johnson ’17, guides alumni around the campus on a ghost story tour.

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game for bar-b-que and games, food and revelry, and anticipation of the big game. The Eagles fought hard in a 41-28 loss to the Evangel Crusaders, but the defeat did little to dampen the spirits of the 1,600 or so spectators. A highlight of the game activities, along with the Band and the Homecoming Court, was the recognition of Drew Gandy ’17, the 2017 NAIA National Campion in the Decathlon.

Tradition reigned supreme following the game, with fraternity and sorority gatherings all over campus and town, including a 50th reunion for the Delta Sigs (now Tau Kappa Epsilon) at Main Street Grill and the 90th Anniversary of Alpha Gamma Psi at Faith Family Church. There was even a jam session in the Classic Hall Band Room, pulling together current students with band alumni from multiple generations.

Members of the 1854 Society, a recognition for all individuals who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the Upper photos show activites during the Pep Rally. Right, the winners of the Saturday morning 5K run/walk were Drew Gandy ’17 who won first in the nation in NAIA decathlon this spring, and Kristine Stodgel, document coordinator in Financial Aid.

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Central Annual Scholarship Fund, and the Founders Circle, a recognition for all individuals who have Central in their estate, were treated to an invitation-only reception on the President’s lawn, a perfect ending to a gorgeous fall day in Mid Missouri. Downtown activities carried on, sponsored by the restaurants of Fayette, late into the evening for wining and dining in the lovely autumn weather.

The weekend also represented the anniversary of a significant milestone, as guests from near and far joined in recognizing the memory of Fielding Draffen, Class of 1957, the first African-American student to graduate from Central. A slew of activities over several days helped alumni and community members celebrate the African American heritage at CMU, from a meet and greet Friday afternoon in the Thogmorton Center for Allied Health to a dinner downtown Saturday evening and a special service Sunday morning at St. Paul United Methodist Church, all organized by the newly formed African-American Student Union (AASU), under the leadership of CMU Senior Kiona Sinks ’18.

For those who stayed into Sunday, the CMU Chorale sang at the morning worship service at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church, where they were joined by many choir alumni for the singing of the group’s unofficial anthem, “Beautiful Savior.” The whole weekend capped off with a brunch in the Bergsten Dining Hall, where Alumni were invited to enjoy their meal with current CMU students before heading home.

President Roger Drake and his wife, Judy, throw candy along the parade route.

Opposite page, top left: the grand marshal of the parade, Doug Burton ’67 and his wife, Sally. Top right, members of the African-American Social Union ride in the parade, as do others, including “Tarzan” and a “lion.” Lower photos show the popularity of the new tradition—Tailgating at Central.

This page, from top: King Adrian Sias and Queen Elizabeth Novak take a bow; Phi Mu Alphas sing the “Star Spangled Banner”; the CMU Marching Eagles perform at halftime; members of the 1854 Society, who commit to strong support for Central scholarships every year, gather for a reception at President Drake’s home after the game.

CLASS OF 1957

(l-r) Bruce McClintock, Sue (Tucker) Troutner, Douglas Sleade, Jack Goodman

CLASS OF 1967

(l-r) Row 1: Jeannie (Chipman) Gay, Linda Lampkin, Arleen (Westerfeld Fanter, Jean (Kahmke) Smithee, Suzanne (Armitage) Drummond, Erwin Gampp; Row 2: Walter Shull, Jan (Gift) Addison, Kristi (Wiebe) Auer, Lenore (Olson) Glore, Frank McKinzie, Dave Turnbull, Gary Blakemore; Row 3: John Schade, Jim Mueller, Carter Wood, James Dean, Ken Weinand, David Kerr, Doug Burton

CLASS OF 1972

(l-r) Row 1: Pat (Jordan) Hilgedick, Terry (Greiner) Bentley, Cindy (Roche) Smith, Pat (Nemitz) Adkison; Row 2: Dan Adkison, Ken Page, Tim Carter

CLASS OF 1977

(l-r) Row 1:Linda (Klott) Brown, Rebecca (DeWeese) Harbison, Sherry (Scrivner) Smith, Mike Thrasher, Beth (Aulbur) Nanneman, Laura (Ivy) Buck, Phyliss (Hayes) Lucas; Row 2: Roger Brown, Kathy (Maddox) Nelson, Kathy (Morris) Blackmore, Janet Jacobs, Mark Eggleston, Sam Lucas, Keith Robins; Row 3: Dan Green Sharon (Perkinson) McNeill, Susan (Lusby) Steele, Dennis Hensen, Gary Wideman, Skip Vandelicht; Row 4: Bob McNeill, Earl Williamson, Thomas Ray, Greg Thurmon

CLASS OF 2007

(l-r) Row 1: David Hutchison, Todd Oberlin; Row 2: April Steinman, Allison Hamilton, Layna Richardson

CLASS OF 1962

(l-r) Norma (Mounter) Frink, Phoebe Pomeroy

CLASS OF 1992

(l-r) Row 1: Randy Bartel, Lara (Webb) Fors, Dori (Thomas) Waggoner; Row 2: David Stuckey, Peggy O’Connell, Bundy Auchley

CLASS OF 1997

(l-r) Row 1: Susan Leigh (Ward) Deakins, Alesia Ann Poindexter, Billie Williams, Shelby (Michael) Alexander; Row 2: Brian Barber, Zach Templeton, Brian Smith

CLASS OF 1987

(l-r) Melissa (Thurmon) Abkemeier, Ruth (Longstreet) O’Keefe, Mary (Melkersman) Vollmer

CLASS OF 2012 John Coleman

CLASS OF 2002 Amy Ketchum

CLASS OF 1947 Martha (Rogers) Holman

CLASS OF 1982

(l-r) Row 1: Sarah (Ahnstedt) Page, Jacque (Allred) Cheary, Lisa (Stacy) Grommet, Nancy (Walker) Peacock; Row 2: Clayton Loos, Bekki (Jackson) Galloway, Barb (Schuldt) Heikoff, Sue Jackson, Wendy Downing; Row 3: John Yuelkenbeck, John Minnis, Joseph Bex, Keith Shostrom, Jamie Page

CMU opening convocation The fall semester officially got underway with the annual Fall Convocation that welcomes new students to CMU and honors several students and one professor who has shown outstanding work from the previous year.

Speakers included President Roger Drake, Provost Rita Gulstad, Professor Greg Thurmon, recipient of the 201617 UMC Exemplary Teacher Award; and Martha Bradley, president of the CMU Student Government Association.

Taylor Ellebracht, a sophomore biology major was awarded the Tau Kappa Epsilon Outstanding Freshman Female Award.

Molly E. Lyons, an English major, was awarded the Demaree Prize, awarded to the freshman student having the highest scholastic average.

The Kim Everett Outstanding Freshman Male Award went to Quizonte (Quiz) Falls, a music education major.

The award is presented to a male student who demonstrates a genuine concern for CMU, diverse involvement on the campus, leadership, active concern for fellow students, and academic scholarship. It was established in honor of a young man who served as president of his freshman class at Central, but who died in a tragic accident at the beginning of his sophomore year.

Allison Jordahl was honored with the E.E. Rich Award, given to the female student judged the most outstanding in scholarship and leadership. Allison is majoring in elementary education.

The Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Outstanding Freshman Leadership Award was given to Alexandra Hudelson, an accounting major. Recipients are nominated by the faculty and selected by the members of ODK. In addition to the student awards, one special honor is bestowed on a faculty member. The Carolyn and Tad Perry Fellow Award, established in 2012 by current chair of the CMU Board of Trustees Dr. Tad Perry and his wife Carolyn, honors a faculty member who has gone the extra mile for Central students and has shown a commitment

to student experiences, growth, and achievement. This year the Perry Award went to Dr. James “Tiger” Gordon, professor of chemistry and chair of the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

Gordon is loved by his students and greatly respected by the faculty and staff. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Iowa State University.

Taylor Ellebracht

Molly Lyons

Quiz Falls

Allison Jordahl

Dr. James “Tiger” Gordon

Alexandra Hudelson

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entral’s mission of preparing students to “make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility” is a significant responsibility. Add to that an increasingly competitive higher education environment, and CMU must push forward and innovate in order to remain relevant and continually add value to the Eagle community.

One area of focus as we live our mission and serve our growing on-campus community will be Digital U. More than a fad, and substantially more than placing an iPad in the hands of every student, this campus initiative will transform Central’s teaching and enable students to connect with faculty, staff, each other and the world in ways never before imagined.

CMU will leverage technology to tighten the bonds between faculty and students, while simultaneously increasing the level of student-centered support provided.

Our campus is excited about this project and we will be sharing more with you in coming issues of the Talon. Bottom line: while technology is cool, Central enters this era of innovation mission focused.

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StudentS will Learn the Way They live

mission connect: professional excellence The volume of smart devices on campus is increasing rapidly, and it is a natural part of student’ lives – the iPhone debuted when our freshman were seven years old and electronic signatures have always been as legally binding as the pen-on-paper kind. They have been learning with technology their whole life, and in order to teach and connect effectively we need to adapt and serve.

A hallmark of the Central faculty has been their personal connection to students. We will not allow technology to change that foundational element of our culture. Instead, CMU is providing our faculty an additional tool to build connections. This reinforces our commitment to educating students with “professional excellence” from our mission.

CMU currently supports

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Real WoRld leaRning Prepares Digital Citizens

mission connect: social responsibility We are bombarded with digital messaging, and our students are no different. It is our responsibility to educate them in the liberal arts, their selected field of study, and “social responsibility.”

Preparing our students to be digital citizens includes academic discourse around polarizing topics, and discerning the difference between fact and fiction.

An essential component of Digital U involves allowing our students to learn using tools and techniques they will utilize throughout their lifetime. They will be better to begin their career than graduates from other institutions.

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internet connected devices

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https://elearninginfographics.com/2016-student-technology-research-study-infographic/

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impRoving How we Serve our Students and Increasing efficiency and effectiveneSS

mission connect: ethical leadership Paper has been the medium of choice for around 2000 years, and just as Digital U is transforming the learning experience for students, the university operations will undergo significant digitization as well.

We can eliminate a lot of paper by re-imagining institutional work-flows. As a leader in education, Central carries a responsibility to properly steward resources, and demonstrate this aspect of our mission to our students.

2016-2017 roughly

1,665,000 sheets of paper

were used at Central

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Faculty and staff achievements Dr. John Porter has been promoted to Professor of English. He has been on the faculty since 1998.

Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan has been promoted to Professor of Voice and Opera. She has been at CMU since 2006.

Dr. Travis Johnson has been promoted to Associate Professor of English and was granted tenure. He has taught here since 2011. He also was awarded the ODK Harold Momberg Gold Chalk Award at the school’s beginning gathering. He earned his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from The College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., his master’s and his Ph.D., both in English, from the University of Iowa.

Brian Spielbauer, athletic director, has published his first book. Titled Tales of Lemuria: The Demon’s Chamber, it is the first of a fantasy trilogy. The second and third books will be published in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Dr. Ashley Lough, assistant professor of biology, with CMU since 2014, was awarded the ODK Harold Momberg Gold Chalk Award at the beginning faculty/staff meeting of the year. She received her B.S. in biology with a minor in English from Truman State University and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and College Teaching from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

The ODK Outstanding Staff Member Award went to Tish Clark at the opening gathering of school. She has been with Central since 2013 as an administrative assistant in mathematics. She earnd her bachelor’s and master’s in education at CMU in 2001 and 2003, respectively.

Steve Wiegenstein, who teaches ITV Dual-Credit English courses for Central has just released his third historical novel, The Language of Trees, about the logging industry in the Missouri Ozarks in the 1880s. Preceded by the novels Slant of Light about the Civil War and This Old World, set during Reconstruction, his new book is third in an open-ended series of what it means to be normal people living ordinary lives in a significant time.

Wayne Morse, assistant director of plant operations, finished his first Ironman competition in October. He swam 2.4 miles in the Ohio River, rode a bicycle for 112 miles and ran a marathon, for a total of 140.6-mile total race.

Kayla Kelly ’13, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in religion and philosophy, has been appointed Central’s new Fayette chaplain. She graduated this May from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey with a dual program of master of divinity and an MACEF in ministry with young people. Her position is in CMU’s Center for Faith and Service. Kelly will coordinate the weekly student-run chapel services and fellowship events, and will lead local, national, and international mission trips.

Autumn Newby is Central’s newest counselor for students, faculty, and staff. She earned her bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Lincoln University in Jefferson City and her master’s degree in school counseling from MidAmerica Fall 2017

Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan. She has completed more than 1,200 hours of practicum and internship experience in various counseling programs.

Lara Doescher ’17 graduated with a master’s in education with an emphasis in athletic administration from CMU. She followed that up with a position as assistant athletic trainer here at Central. She will assist the director of athletic training services in academic and sports medicine responsibilities. She also has a B.S. degree in athletic training from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. She already has experience as she worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at CMU while pursuing her master’s.

Billy Mangum has been appointed Sports Information Director at CMU. He will be responsible for promotion of varsity and junior varsity athletic programs, sports media relations, maintenance of the athletics website, sports press releases, design, and statistics for sports. Mangum was lead sports information graduate assistant at Auburn-Montgomery, Ala. He also did similar work for Piedmont College, as well as doing play-by-play duties. He received the NAIA-SID Association Gary Spitler Memorial Award for Excellence in Publications in 2015-16 at Auburn.

Suzanne Hickman has been hired as the academics operations coordinator for CMU’s Office of the Provost. Her primary responsibilities include creating course schedules, updating catalogs, overseeing faculty promotion and tenure processes, maintaining academic calendars, academic forms and policies. She will also help with compliance and regulatory, and audit activities, and more.

Sabrina Eaves Shockley ’14 has joined CMU’s Advancement and Alumni Relations Department. She was hired as stewardship coordinator. She will be facilitating a comprehensive stewardship program to meaningfully acknowledge gifts given to the University. She graduated from Central with a B.S. in criminal justice and psychology. Her parents and her grandparents also graduated from Central, and Shockley says, “I guess you could say I never left my second home. Central is where my heart is.” It’s no surprise as her husband, Aaron Shockley ’12, has been working here as an admission counselor for a year as well.

Amanda Morrow-Linneman ’17 is finishing her bachelor’s degree through Central’s online coursework this winter and has already begun working for the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs for Central. She has been hired as the new assistant director of development. CMU is not new to Linneman. Even while studying, she has had a job here in the Technology Services Department. “When this position came open,” she says, “I learned it would allow me to work with alumni and friends of Central. This got my attention, because I love talking to people. I don’t know a stranger.”

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“Yes, and”—from CMU to the acting stage

By Bill Chott ’91 and Cathy Thogmorton, editor

Bill Chott—improviser, actor, teacher, and 1991 graduate of CMU—stresses in all his classes that improv is all about “Yes, and.” And the actors who have graduated from Central learned that great truth before they ever left the campus.

“One of the first lessons of improv is to make it about the other person,” Bill Chott says. “Instead of coming up with blockbuster jokes and lines for ourselves, improv is about making one another look good. If you and your scene partner are concentrating on serving one another and making each other look good, it comes rather easily.”

It’s a lesson already well-learned at Central.

“At Central, no matter what our major or what extra-curricular activities we’re involved in, we find ourselves drawn to the service of others,” he says.

When we spend four years focusing on the growth of others and putting the needs of others above our own, it’s easy to step onto an improv stage and act accordingly.”

The phrase that improv people use for this concept is “Yes, and . . .” It requires that each person truly listen to what someone else is saying, rather than auto-formulating a response based on what he plans to say next. Then it couples that with a positive feedback, a “yes.” And not a “yes, but”; rather a “yes, and” that builds on what the other person has said.

“Maybe it’s the agreeable spirit of improvisation that makes Central grads a natural for this kind of work,” Bill notes.

“We all know how many nurses, educators, and musicians CMU turns out each year. But it was lessons I learned at Central, and the opportunity to later give back to fellow Central grads that has helped to create a small community of actors in Hollywood,” Bill observes.

His wife, Samantha “Sam” (Gross) Chott ’11 agrees.

“Central did a great job of educating me for my planned field,” she says, “but it was the community of friends, faculty and classmates that helped prepare me the most.

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Simply having the right answer was not how to succeed in the classroom or in life. I learned to be resilient, caring, and present.

Learning to accept help and help others was an important life lesson.”

Sam earned a degree in religion and works in commercial real estate, but her joy is in improv. She is not alone. Among other recent grads from Central living in L.A. and working in the improv/acting field are Darrell Bailey, Clint Verner, John Siscel ’00, and Nathan Adair. Many of them owe their initial interest and foot-in-the-door to Bill Chott.

Darrell Bailey ’13 remembers his time at the Little Theatre with Dr. Mark Kelty. “Our theatre program is small,” he says, “but the same cannot be said about the talent that is cultivated there. We produced some of the most elaborate and complex plays for a small theatre. In the Little Theatre we received a well-rounded education in all areas, not just performance. I had opportunities to work box office, costume, props, shop, and more.”

Bailey was headed toward education.

Kelty and Chott helped him revise his plans. “Mark Kelty was and continues to be one of my best mentors,” Darrell remarks. “He was never afraid to push me past my limits, offer counseling and advice, and he continues writing letters of recommendation for me.” Now Darrell wants to teach as a professor while also acting professionally.

About ten years ago, Bill Chott began to give back to Central in a unique way. He had gained national attention as an actor in numerous television shows, most notably Disney’s “The Witches of Waverly Place” and movies, such as The Ringer. He opted to return to CMU to star in several plays over the next several years, including The Foreigner,

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Campus news Rumors, and Moon Over Buffalo, and to teach classes to students on improv, always culminating with a public show.

That was the push Clint Verner ’10 needed. He had already established himself as a talented comedic actor at Central; but after he took Bill’s improv class, he was hooked. He immediately signed up for classes that Bill was teaching in St. Louis at his Improv Trick. “He would drive into St. Louis from Fayette to take the classes, and he threw himself into the work,” Bill says.

“I knew he was going to go far in improv. I was happy to recommend him to The Second City (Chicago), and I was overjoyed when he was able to study at my improv alma mater.”

Clint maintains his sharp wit as he works his way through Hollywood. He emphasizes the value of continuing to learn. “Taking classes energizes you,” he says. “It reminds you why you’re doing what you’re doing. Same with teaching—it lets you pass on concepts that have sustained your craft for years. Classes are an essential part of being an actor in this town.

“Your classmates will go on to be actors, directors, writers, producers, and bums. It makes getting work a lot easier; and when you can’t find work, you at least know some bums to pal around with under a bridge,” he observes with tongue firmly in cheek. Clint is currently leaning toward wanting to be a writer on a sitcom (for obvious reasons).

Nathan Adair ’14 had always enjoyed making people laugh, but he never considered it as a profession until his senior year at Central. He came to Central from a small town to study social sciences and play football. He chose the more ‘realistic’ fields of theology and poli sci over theatre because he had horrible stage fright. He was going to attend law school or grad school.

“Central Methodist has both prepared and influenced when and who I am,” he admits. “Here I not only improved as a critical thinker and creative writer, but I found my passion in writing. I learned how to communicate my ideas concisely, yet also fell in love with satire and creative writing. All of this, as well as developing an open-mind has prepared me for where I am.”

Nathan (in white shirt in stage photo) took the plunge, studied at Second City in Chicago, then moved to L.A. to pursue comedy. He credits his three primary professors— Jefferies, Carnahan, and Carter—with giving him the Fall 2017

tools to follow his true dream, comedy.

“Now I still want to write,” he says, “but also to continue pursuing stand-up and performing improvisation.”

These alumni and others, all fledged from the Eagle’s nest, whether they crawled out, fell out, or took glorious flight in the beginning. They have studied at numerous acting and improv schools and are having good and bad days in La La Land. But they all give joyous thanks to Central for getting them started in a direction they love and wouldn’t change.

Bill Chott actually gives credit for his first exposure to improv to Central. “The first improv exercise I did was at Affton Centerstage in St. Louis,” he says, “under the direction of Central alumna Judy (Engel) Rethwisch ’65. She and husband/recruiter Braxton ’64 are the reason I came to Central in the first place.”

Bill Chottt, below, performs in Rumors with Abby Bostic ’14 in 2014 when he visited Central.

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Baxter assistant dean for international students and studies Catherine Baxter, former associate director of Admission, has been named assistant dean for CMU’s International Student Services and its Study Abroad programs.

In her new position, she plans, implements, and monitors all aspects of the international programs, including the study abroad programs, and host family program. She is the primary adviser for all international students and is responsible for the coordination of orientation, as well as other educational programs for international students.

She now serves as the primary designated school official, with responsibilities related to international student enrollment and administrative services with a focus on admissions, credential evaluation, regulatory compliance, student programming, and engagement.

Beginning this fall, Central now offers what Baxter describes as an “exciting cultural experience” to the greater community: Friendship Families. This cross-cultural program provides area families with an opportunity to establish a relationship with an international student—thus learning about another country’s culture, and introducing international students to American family life.

“Having a family to interact with will help reduce student homesickness and ease the adjustment into a new place,” Baxter says. “This program offers local families

a chance to experience the wider world without leaving home.”

Before being named assistant dean, Baxer has been campus visit coordinator, transfer coordinator, assistant director of admission, and associate director of admission.

The International float at Homecoming, left, displays all of the flags of countries represented at Central Methodist University. Along for the ride are (from far left): Andrea de Simone, Italy; Colin Horn, Germany; Felixhy Dominguez, Mexico; Ivet Lloansi Rodriguez, Catalonia; Arnold Mukisa, Uganda; and Andrea de Miguel Villar, Spain.

Hickman academic coordinator CMU has hired Suzanne Hickman as the academics operations coordinator for the Office of the Provost.

As the academic operations coordinator, Hickman’s primary responsibilities include creating course schedules, updating and editing catalogs, overseeing faculty promotion and tenure processes, creating and maintaining academic calendars, and processing academic forms and policies.

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“I am excited to have Suzanne in our offices,” says Provost Rita Gulstad. “She has hit the ground running and is excited about each new project she begins.”

Hickman will also assist with institutional compliance and regulatory issues, supervise Clearinghouse and degree audit activities, oversee and coordinate office functions with the registrar, and coordinate faculty professional development activities.

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New CMU faculty join ranks Seven new faculty joined the teaching ranks at Central Methodist University in Fayette this fall. They include one teacher in each discipline of business, criminal justice, math, and biology; plus three new members of the nursing faculty.

New to the Math, Science, and Computer Science Department is Dr. Ania Slusarz who has been hired as an assistant professor of biology. She has a broad background in her personal and professional history. Before moving into teaching, she tutored for a variety of subjects from foreign languages to math and science.

Slusarz has a master’s degree in Interpreting Studies from the University of Vienna, Austria, and a master’s in German Literature from the University of Missouri-CoNew faculty from left: Jamie Dodson, Marco Tapias, Ania Slusarz, lumbia (MU). Her Ph.D., also from MU, is in biochemistry. Dave Hickman, Carla Price, Andrew McCrady, and Rebecca Gibson In addition, she has three years of post-doctoral training.

She has more than 11 years in research and lab experience Association. as well as successful grant writing and numerous publicaIn the Nursing Department, three new fulltime faculty tions. were added. Jaime Dodson received both a B.S.E. and a Dr. Andrew McCrady is the newest assistant professor B.S.N. at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensof mathematics in the Math, Science, and Computer Sciburg (UCM). She taught English for four years before ence Division. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Truman changing directions.

State University in mathematics and followed that up with Dodson shifted her focus to nursing and graduated his master’s and his Ph.D. at MU. He finished his termiagain in 2010. She worked at the MU Children’s Hospital in nal degree at MU in the field of commutative algebra. His the pediatric ICU, followed by a stint in Columbia/Boone thesis was titled “Perinormality in Polynomial Rings and County’s Public Health Department as a nurse. Dodson Completions.” shifted to MU’s “Light 2 Grant” as a nurse care manager, The Business Department added Dave Hickman to its then to a coordinator of clinical education, followed by faculty this fall. He attained his B.S., B.A., and M.B.A. becoming the state director of the Missouri Nurses Associfrom Columbia College. He is currently finishing his ation. doctorate in business administration from Grand Canyon Rebecca Gibson earned her associate degree in nursing University. from Moberly Area Community College, followed by her He most recently served as a visiting assistant profesB.S.N. and M.S.N., both from the University of Missouri— sor at Columbia College in the business department. Prior Columbia. to that he had taught at Moberly Area Community College.

While studying, Gibson worked as a nurse at the MU In the business world he worked as a loan officer for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Following that she was a family Veterans United Home Loans. nurse practitioner at Moberly Regional Medical Center, Marco Tapia enters Central’s Criminal Justice Departthen tried her hand at public health as a family nurse pracment with an exceptional background in law enforcement. titioner for the Randolph County Health Department.

Last year he was a CMU adjunct professor in the online Carla Price says teaching is one of her passions. As program, and guest lecturer. He looks forward to bethe newest member of the CMU Nursing Program, she will ing more involved with students in the classroom. Tapia have many opportunities to help students select the path earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal that best fits their needs. She has already had experience justice from Columbia College. He is currently working to teaching in traditional classrooms, online, and in commufinish his Ph.D. in criminal justice, emergency management nities. She is a public health nurse specialist and a family from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. nurse practitioner.

During his career, he has worked in many capacities of Price attended Moberly Area Community College for criminal justice at the local, county, state, and multi-state her practical nursing background and CMU for her Assolevels. He has been an instructor for the Missouri Departciate Degree of Nursing. She then attended MU’s Sinclair ment of Public Safety, the Institute of Intergovernmental School of Nursing where she earned her B.S. and M.S. with Research in Florida, The Academy of Terrorism at Louia dual tract of Public Health and Family Nurse Practisiana State University, and the Missouri Deputy Sheriff’s tioner.

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Transforming Central: The Continued Legacy of Stedman Hall

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Campus is alive with the sounds of demolition... boom

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The noise and debris are daily reminders for the Central community of the transformation taking place, and we anxiously await the opening of the renovated Stedman Hall of Science, just in time for classes in the fall of 2018.

Earlier this year crews removed all of the interior walls exposing the unbounded potential of the facility. While the building’s footprint will remain mostly unchanged, some exterior work has been completed, including the removal of all windows and the footbridge near Cupples

Above: A view of the entire second floor of Stedman Hall with no walls.

Right: An artistic rendering of the proposed landscaping in front of the new Stedman Hall.

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Hall. Subcontractors have also framed in many of the spaces that will serve as future classrooms, labs, and offices.

Construction remains on schedule and conversations with faculty continue regarding the design and customization of the teaching spaces. This has been a collaborative process involving the entire campus, and we look forward to providing updates as construction progresses.

Central Needs You to do Your Part This project represents a full reimagining of student-centered science education that will place us ahead of our competition. Prospective students’ college choice will be influenced by this facility, and current students will have yet another reason to complete thier Central degree.

The Mabee Foundation has generously issued a $1 million challenge grant that requires Central to raise $2.4 million

by June 30. We will conquer this challenge with the support of the entire Central community.

Each of us has benefited from the generosity of others. While we can never fully repay the benefit that we received, we can do our part to help pay it forward.

We are asking every Eagle, and every friend, to personally make an investment in Central’s future, and the future of students to come. Do not wait.

Make a gift before the end of the calendar year using the enclosed envelope, and indicate your intentions for a multi-year pledge to help us finish this campaign and secure Central’s brighter future.

Our students and faculty are counting on you.

If you have questions, please email or call Dr. Joshua E. Jacobs, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations at jejacobs@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6214.

Innovation at its finest We have some of the best faculty around! They have been highly innovative in their approach to laboratory space while Stedman is being renovated, including reorganized class schedules and the identification of non-traditional spaces around campus to continue hands-on learning.

One area that received some fun discussion after photos were posted on Facebook was the Old Mabee Dining Hall in Holt, even more evidence Central will never stop innovating, moving forward, or providing excellent student-centered learning.

Gifts to Date: $6.7 million Average Pledge: $36,000 over 5 years Goal: $2.4 million by June 30 Excellence in Education The new student-centered classrooms will be flexible, fostering collaboration and interaction, not simply lecture. This shift places a focus on higher levels of synthesis and evaluation over knowledge and comprehension. The structural changes to Stedman will also allow for the immediate practice of concepts through combined lecture/lab spaces, actively building student knowledge in a constructivist learning environment; there will be no delay between discussion and application. Every aspect of the reimagined facility is designed to prepare our students for graduate programs (Med, Vet, etc.) and their future careers.

Enrollment management – everybody’s business

by Kent Propst, executive director of marketing and communications When Joe Parisi arrived on the Central Methodist campus in early July as the University’s first-ever vice president for enrollment management, he promptly set about emphasizing a single point to everyone who would listen.

Enrollment management isn’t his business. Whether faculty or administrator, custodian or coach, enrollment management at CMU is everyone’s business.

The environment at CMU has always been one of its greatest assets, and it’s something that helped draw him to CMU. At the same time, many on campus viewed enrollment as an Admissions “thing.” Parisi is determined to improve that aspect of the campus culture.

“I’m thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to work at Central Methodist University,” says Dr. Joe Parisi.

“I was drawn to Central’s personal academic environment, its commitment to providing an individualized learning experience to all students, and its unique combination of a strong liberal arts education with nationally recognized programs of distinction and excellence,” says Parisi.”

Parisi, who came to CMU after 19 years at Lindenwood University (St. Charles, Mo.), is overseeing an administrative realignment. It involves three departments within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), which essentially is the traditional, on-campus, undergraduate component of CMU. In the past, Parisi’s Enrollment Management departments – Admissions, Financial Assistance, and Marketing and Communications – reported to three different CMU executives. Each functioned at a high level, Parisi says, but coordination and collaboration was an issue.

“The admission landscape has changed dramatically over the last decade with many colleges struggling to meet their enrollment goals. We have a university that is growing and ever-changing, a forward-thinking president, a strong financial position relative to most of our competitors, and an admissions staff whose professional experience and expertise is unmatched in our profession,” says Parisi.

Enrollment Management cannot just be a division; Enrollment Management has to be the entire institution. Enrollment management is an integrated approach to maximize collaboration between functional divisions to deliver the best experience and results for all constituents.”

The goal with the realignment is to bring under one umbrella a prospective student’s first brush with CMU – often generated by marketing or public relations – through the recruitment stage, leading up to closing the deal with a financial aid package and ultimately, enrollment at CMU. With the number of Missouri high school graduates continuing a multi-year decline, competition for bright and talented high school students and college transfers has never been higher. A number of Missouri institutions have 26

resorted to deep cuts in tuition – or even free tuition – to maintain their market share, Parisi notes.

Thus, CMU cannot afford anything less than recruitment processes functioning at their peak. Every prospective student counts – and every person at CMU must do her or his part to help, Parisi says. A warm and sincere word of welcome from CMU personnel while a prospect is visiting can make all the difference, he notes.

“Through the dedication of its faculty and staff, Central Methodist provides an educational experience that literally changes lives, setting its graduates on a trajectory of continued success. The Central Family is not just a phrase; it is a real feeling you get once you understand the clear focus the faculty and staff have on our students,” Parisi says.

“While most colleges boast of being student-centered, Central delivers a high-quality personalized education in an unprecedented way. Every conversation and every visit is important to best showcase our institution and maximize results.”

Comments for HLC Accreditation On April 16-17, 2018, Central Methodist University will host a periodic visit from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a regional accrediting organization.

The team that visits Central will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s criteria for accreditation.

As part of the process, Central Methodist is seeking comments from the public about the University.

Central has been continually accredited since 1915.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the University to the following address: Public Comment on Central Methodist University Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 Comments may also be submitted on HLC’s website at www.hlcommission.org/comment.

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs and must be in writing. All comments must be received by March 16, 2018.

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Parisi joins senior staff The position of Vice President for Enrollment Management was established by President Roger Drake to build upon CMU’s mission to prepare students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.

Dr. Joe Parisi will consolidate and direct three departments into a unit that will streamline processes for prospective students in CMU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) in Fayette.

Parisi, a native of Chesterfield Mo., serves as a key member of the Senior Staff, and oversees the departments of Admission, Financial Assistance, and Marketing. He brings experience with trends and best practices in enrollment management, recruitment of freshmen, transfers and international students, and policy innovation.

Parisi had been vice president for enrollment management at Lindenwood University, a 10,000-student independent college in St. Charles. He held a variety of titles there over 19 years, including associate professor of management, director of admissions, associate dean of admissions, head wrestling coach, director of athletic enrollment, and others.

Prior to Lindenwood, Parisi was at Missouri Valley College in Marshall as an admissions and financial aid counselor, head assistant wrestling coach, and a faculty member.

An All-American wrestler, Parisi went on to coach 120 All-Americans, 28 national champions, and 21 academic All-Americans, and his teams won the national championship seven times. He has been inducted into the Parkway School Hall of Fame, the Lindenwood University Athletic Hall of Fame, and was named by the Missouri House of Representatives a “legendary coach,” among other honors.

Parisi received a bachelor’s degree from Missouri Valley, and an M.B.A. and a Doctor of Education degree, both from Lindenwood. He and his wife, Brenda, the new Dance Team coach at CMU, are parents of daughters, Giavanna, 12, and Maleah, 10.

Enrollment Management action Since Dr. Joe Parisi’s arrival, all elements of getting students happily and permanently ensconced at CMU have been set in motion. Part of that includes a cadre of seven new staff members in Financial Aid and Admission.

Karen Ebbesmeyer ’12 has been part of the Office of Financial Assistance since 2010. She was serving as assistant director, then interim director, when the position of director opened, and she was the right fit for the job. She is responsible for the effective administration of all financial aid programs and policies for all CMU students, whether CLAS, CGES, or online students. She helps sudents get federal, state, and institutional aid and coordinates the work-study program.

She has a bachelor’s degree in food science and nutrition from the University of Missouri—Columbia, earned her bachelor of accountancy degree from CMU, and got a master’s in business administration from Webster University in 2016.

Megan Watts ’06 has been hired also in the Office of Financial Assistance for CMU-CLAS as assistant director.

She brings three years of experience from Missouri Valley College. Her responsibilities include finding and packaging aid for students while keeping the lines of communication open with the parents.

“I look forward to working within the CMU community, as well as continuing on the traditions that I have been so proud to follow as a CMU alum,” she says. “I look forward to carrying on the values and characteristics that make CMU a great place to learn, grow, and succeed.” She received her bachelor’s degree in social science and education at CMU and a master’s from William Woods University in secondary administration and curriculum and instruction; she is currently working on her Ed.D. degree.

Jennifer Crump has been named associate director of admission at CMU. Her mission is to provide leadership in helping locate, identify, and recruit prospective students and their families to Central. She will also assist with supervision, operations and enrollment management systems.

Crump has 11 years of experience in higher education admissions from Columbia College where she earned a B.A. degree in psychology and an M.S. in criminal justice administration.

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Anna Kay ’17 graduated from CMU in May with a degree in vocal music performance, and she immediately relinked with her alma mater as an admission counselor. She was already familiar with the office, having been a student ambassador for the last two years, as well as working in other departments on campus.

She was active in Chorale and opera, among other music areas at Central.

“This institution has shaped me into the person I am today,” she says. “Now I see it as my chance to give back and help others just as this University has helped me.”

Another new counselor for Admission is DaSean Stokes ’17, who also graduated in May with a bachelor of music degree. He will be actively recruiting students in a specific assigned territory. He has background in Chorale, Conservatory Singers, Church Street Boys, University Band, opera, and as a varsity athlete in track and field.

He comes naturally to recruiting, having recruited singers as music director of Trinity United Methodist Church in Moberly. At Central he worked in the Smiley Library and was manager for the Phonathon.

In addition to new admission counselors at CMU’s Fayette campus, the University has beefed up its presence in other parts of the region as well.

Kristen Revis, working out of Brentwood, Mo., has joined the effort to bring students to CMU for their univer-

sity studies. She will work the St. Louis metropolitan area, recruiting prospective students and developing relationships with various high school representatives. She has the experience to back up her efforts, having been a site director at Lindenwood University’s Wildwood campus, then the director of admissions at Lindenwood in St. Charles where she led 16 recruiters. She was also an admissions and financial aid counselor for Lindenwood.

Revis received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s degree in education administration, and a specialist degree in education instructional leadership, all from Lindenwood.

The last new member of the admissions’ team is Ben Lopez, whose recruitment territory will center in Texas.

He worked for Vice President Parisi for two decades when they both worked at Lindenwood University. He was considering retirement until Parisi asked him to join the Central team.

Lopez says when a student from Texas commits to CMU, he will commit to that student for the entire four years he or she is here. He acknowledges the cultural gap between south Texas and mid-Missouri, which is one reason he sticks with the students all the way. He will be recruiting students of all types—freshmen, transfers, and students with academic and co-curricular interests. Most of his work will be done on the road, as Texas is not a small territory.

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Technology Services increases its staff to cover expanding needs With the ever-increasing use of technology on Central’s campus, the Technology Services Department has boosted its ranks to cover the current and anticipated needs of the students, faculty, and staff. The department has added three new hires to keep on top of the growth.

Alex Brewer ’17 graduated from CMU with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, spent the summer working on resolving issues with Sprint phone towers and installing computer equipment, and then returned to Central to become a user support specialist with the technology department.

He will serve as front-line technical support for faculty, staff and students. This will include working with work order requests in the Helpdesk system and providing general technical and clerical support. In addition to creating, disabling, and terminating user accounts, he will provide onsite and remote support for the University’s regional locations.

Venustiano Mateu, better known as “Tano,” has been hired as a systems analyst for Central. He provides technical expertise in the setup, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s administrative database system and related applications that support mission-critical resources for business operations.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Veracruz Institute of Technology in

Veracruz, Mexico. He has a solid professional background of IT experiences, including project, systems, network, service management, and sales. Before joining CMU he worked 14 years for GE Capital Solutions as an IT manager.

Parker Johnson ’17 has also been hired as a systems analyst for the Technology Services Department.

“Parker is a welcomed addition to our team,” says Chad Gaines, vice president for technology and planning.

“Experience and skills he developed as a CMU student will translate well in his new role.”

On campus Johnson was active in theatre, music, and Greek life. He earned the Victoria Award, one of Central’s top three awards at Commencement. He had spent summers as an information technology intern for Leadership Institute in Arlington, Va., and for the State of Missouri Office of Administration in Jefferson City.

Nidal Memic ’17 is the most recent hire in the Technology Services Department. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree with majors in business and computer science, and honors in computer science.

On his way to CMU, he graduated from a secondary school in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a prestigious International Baccalareate Degree. While at Central, he served as a resident assistant for three years and as a support intern for the Technology Services Department over the summer. He also owned his own business, Residential Support, for people in and around Fayette with computer issues.

CoaCh Bill holmes endowed sCholarship Players and students of Coach Homes funded a scholarship in his memory earlier this year.

Join the effort and make a gift to support football scholarships!

Give online at www.GiveToCentral.org or mail checks with “Holmes” in the memo line to: Central Methodist University 411 Central Methodist Square Fayette, MO 65248

Historically significant painting given to CMU Courtesy of Don Cullimore

The gift of an original painting of two figures historically significant to the American Revolution represents an important addition to the permanent collection of The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art. The painting has been on display during the gallery’s fall exhibition “Passion vs. Reality: Three for the Fall Paintings by Gary Cadwallader, Ceramics by Geoff Graham and Masterpieces from the Permanent Collection.”

Of coincidental interest is the fact that the community of Fayette was symbolically named after one of the figures in the painting and is the county seat of Howard, an important geographical connecting point propelling western expansion during the nineteenth century. The historic Boone’s Lick Trail, from St. Charles, connected with the Santa Fe Trail at Old Franklin in Howard County, and the latter connected with the major Western trails – the California and Oregon – on the western edge of the state.

The historically-themed painting is titled “George Washington Hanging Wallpaper.” An oil-on-canvas work, it measures approximately 25 inches square. The painting depicts George Washington at his Mount Vernon estate in Virginia standing on a scaffold hanging wallpaper handed up to him by the Marquis de Lafayette, who came from France during the American Revolution to serve as a military aide on Washington’s general staff.

Also in the painting are Martha Washington, who seems to surveying the paper-hanging project, and a black house servant who was applying the paste used to adhere the wallpaper in the house’s ballroom.

The possibly apocryphal story behind the painting is that new wallpaper was being hung in preparation of a reception honoring Lafayette for his service to the American cause for independence from Great Britain. And that the wallpaper had recently arrived from England (after the war), but a local wallpaper hanger had failed to show up, so Washington was doing the job himself with Lafayette’s help.

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It was originally thought that the painting was the work of noted American artist Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), which would have dated its origin to sometime during the latter 18th century. However, an appraisal performed in 2011 rendered an opinion that the painting was done in 1936 by Frank J. Reilly A.N.A. (1906–1967), and placed a value on it of $2,500.

Reilly was an American painter, illustrator, muralist, and teacher. He is best known for his 28 years of instructing at the Art Students League of New York and establishing the Frank J. Reilly School of Art in the early 1960s, where he taught until his death in 1967.

“Whether the story is true or not, the painting adds to our country’s long interest in George Washington,” says Denise Haskamp, curator of The Ashby-Hodge Gallery.

“The city of Fayette is named after Lafayette, so that is of historical significance. The story is quite an intriguing one and seems to present the Washingtons and Lafayette in a humble moment, undertaking the labor that hired hands would have provided. I believe the black man [in the painting] to be Billy Lee who was Washington’s personal slave.”

Haskamp says The Ashby-Hodge Gallery acquired the painting from Laura (Bonnema) Marsh of the Chicago area upon a suggestion by Joan Stack, art curator of The State Historical Society of Missouri.

Since its founding in 1993, The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art and has sponsored numerous exhibitions featuring artists and art history of the Boonslick. It’s first was “Brush With History: Artists of the Boonslick –175 Years in 1996,” featuring the works of famed Missouri artist George Caleb Bingham (1811-1879) and other noted Boonslick artists, past and present.

Photo below: Dr. Joe Geist, left, registrar of the collection, and Tom Yancey, co-founder of the art gallery, accept the painting from Laura Bonnema Marsh and her husband, Terry.

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2017 IMPACT REPORT

YOUR SUPPORT

MATTERS

$13,176,100

IN SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to your support, CMU was able to award nearly $13.2 million in scholarships during the 2017 fiscal year making it possible for hundreds of students to continue pursuing their dreams at Central.

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When scored nationally, CMU students rate their experience with faculty in the very top tier.

Central makes the investments necessary to increase access to high-quality education and provides personal support through graduation.

Midwest experiencing 5-15% fewer high school graduates

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Hall of Sponsors Scholarships celebrate 40 years

by David Hutchison,executive director of Advancement and Alumni Programs

On October 14, 1977, a brand new thing began on the campus of Central Methodist – and quite unique in the landscape of higher education, both then and now. The Hall of Sponsors, in response to concerns about the rising cost of tuition and the impact that would have on access for students and their families, was created to provide worthy persons the opportunity to attend then Central Methodist College.

One day shy of forty years later, on the grounds outside Brannock Hall, a crowd gathered under gorgeous autumn skies to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this incredible program, the generations of donors and the students whose lives they’ve helped transform through their generosity, and to unveil the three newest Hall of Sponsors Scholarships.

Dr. Roger Drake, CMU president, presented three honored guests, each bringing a word on their inspiration for their recently endowed scholarships.

William Kountz, brother of the late Robert Kountz ’57 spoke of his brother’s long love for CMU and the arts as he introduced the Robert and Suzanne Kountz Hall of Sponsors Scholarship.

President Drake also brought Bill Kountz talked about the Hall of Sponsor attention to Scholarship named for his brother, the late Dr. David Robert Kountz ’57.

Stewart, namesake of the latest (17th) Hall of Sponsors Scholarship to be endowed by the venerable Central Class of 1959. According to President Drake, David Stewart ’59, who has been everything from a United Methodist pastor and college professor to seismologist, physicist, author, and speaker, deserves the title “the most interesting man in the world.”

Both of these scholarships were featured in the Spring

2017 Talon magazine.

Finally, Celia Barnhard, class of 1965, rose and spoke to her inspiration for establishing the Sherman and Naomi Roberts Hall of Sponsors Board President Tad Perry (left) greets Dr. David ScholarStewart ’59 for whom a Hall of Sponsor Scholarship, which ship was named by the class of 1959. she, along with her husband, Dr. Howard Barnhard, fully funded this past summer in memory of her parents. The scholarship will be awarded to first-generation students majoring in psychology or sociology, with a preference for students from Dent County, Mo. Celia was the first in her family to graduate college. As her parents drove her to Central, in the fall of 1961, Celia’s father turned and asked, “Celia Kay, do you know how long your mother and I have planned for this day?”

She replied, “I have no idea.”

“Since the day you were born.” Celia’s father, though he had only an 8th grade education, was brilliant in math, and her mother held a high school diploma and had always wanted to be a teacher. They both understood the importance of education, and Celia going to college was never questioned.

After reading Jane Addams’ Hull House in 6th grade, Celia knew that she wanted to be a social worker. She graduated in 1965 with majors in psychology and sociology, receiving a Master of Social Work from George Williams College, School of Social Work in the Chicago area. Because a teaching certificate was important to Celia’s father, she went to Arkansas State University for two summers and received a teaching certificate in history. Celia also has a Missouri Life Teaching Certificate and taught for one semester.

One of Celia’s many accomplishments was to help develop Arkansas’ first Head Start Program in Jonesboro.

Celia was the social worker for Head Start for three years.

She returned to graduate school to complete her master’s

Above, Celia Roberts Barnhard’65 spoke about her parents in her dedication of their Hall of Sponsor Scholarship.

Below, CMU senior Justin Smith talked to the assembled crowd about the difference these scholarships make to students going through college as he is.

Naomi and Sherman Roberts, the newest Hall of Sponsor Scholarship to be named, funded by Naomi Roberts Barnhard and her husband, Dr. Howard Barnhard.

and interned with psychiatrist Dr. Ray Robertson in 1985.

She joined a private psychotherapy practice in the Chicago area, working mainly with women and couples. In 1987 she married Dr. Howard Barnhard. He spent 55 years at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a professor and doctor of radiology. He has always been interested in Celia’s field and co-led adolescence groups with her in her Little Rock practice.

Celia and Howard are both retired and enjoying children, grandchildren, and recently, great-grandchildren; and doing what they love best—traveling the world.

The celebration ended with remarks from Justin Smith, a current CMU senior and leader in the recently established Student Alumni Ambassador Board, who noted his own incredible journey from Oregon to Fayette, and the role that scholarships have played in his ability to remain a student here at Central.

“I found my home at Central Methodist University and I would not be here without scholarship support,”

he told the gathering. The celebration ended with a cookie and punch reception, hosted by the Student Alumni Ambassador Board, on the lawn before guests continued with their Homecoming festivities.

If you would like to learn more about the Hall of Sponsors Scholarship program, or information on how you can create your own scholarship, please reach out to a member of the Advancement team at advance@centralmethodist.edu or 660-248-6232.

CMU welcomes four new board members Four new members were elected to the Central Methodist University Board of Trustees at its August quarterly meeting. The new members bring a variety of backgrounds and strengths to the board. They include the Rev. Theodore “Cody” Collier, Dr. Nolyn Nyatanga, Franklin Wallis, and Randall W. Washburn.

“Our new Trustees, representing the class of 2021, hold great promise for the future of Central Methodist University,” CMU President Roger Drake notes. “We are excited about their knowledge, passions, and love for CMU.” In addition to the four new Board members, two former Trustees – David Atkins of Columbia and Brock Lutz of St. Louis – were re-elected to the CMU governing body.

The Rev. T. Cody Collier Collier grew up in Nashville, Tenn., and graduated from Tennessee State University with a bachelor of science degree in speech communications and theater. He received a Master of Divinity degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center (Gammon Seminary) in Atlanta, Ga., where he received the James H. Clark Preaching Award.

Collier became a United Methodist deacon in 1977 and an elder in 1980. In 1999, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Gammon Seminary.

He has served churches in Georgia, Tennessee, and Missouri, where he currently serves as the assistant to Bishop Robert Farr and is on the Conference Mission Council and Annual Conference Sessions Committee.

Collier has been district superintendent in the former Kansas City North District and the Heartland South District. He also pastored Longview United Methodist Church and One Spirit United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo. A long list of leadership assignments includes the Conference Board of Ordained Ministries, the Board of Laity, the General Commission on Religion Race, and the General Board of Church and Society. Collier has been elected to leadership positions in multiple General Conferences and currently serves on the program committee.

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Dr. Nolyn Nyatanga Nyatanga was born in Zimbabwe and grew up attending the church of the late CMU alumnus, Methodist Bishop Abel Muzorewa ’62. Her family later moved to Jefferson City, Mo., where her father became an accountant for another CMU alumnus. Those influences helped steer her to Central Methodist.

Nyatanga enrolled at Central Methodist University (then College) in the fall of 2001. She immediately made her mark, earning the University’s Demaree Award for the freshman with the highest grade point average.

After graduating in 2005 with honors from Central Methodist University, with a major in biology and minors in chemistry and mathematics, she was accepted into the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, where she earned the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and graduated in the top 10 percent of her medical class.

Nyatanga is a medical oncologist and hematologist physician at Goldschmidt Cancer Center in Jefferson City, and she lives in Columbia. She has done post-doctoral work at the Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic Foundation and the Hofstra-North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Monter Cancer Center in New Hyde Park, N. Y. During her time at CMU, Nayatanga received the Victoria Award, given to the senior who best exemplifies the goals and ideals of the University, and the E.E. Rich Award, given to the student who demonstrates the highest level of excellence in biology.

Franklin Wallis While his own body of work in the legal field stands out, Franklin Wallis’ service and activism are equally impressive, going back to his days as a Central Methodist College student, class of 1966.

Wallis graduated from Arcadia Valley High School in Ironton, Mo., then came to Central and established himself as both a scholar and a servant leader. He was class president by his sophomore year and was active in student government, yearbook, student newspaper, Greek life, intramural sports, the academic Honors Program, and other clubs and organizations.

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When he graduated, Wallis earned the Selecman Award at Central, the highest student award given annually by the University.

Wallis went on to obtain his law degree from the Duke University of Law. He also studied at The Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands, and obtained an LL.M (Master of Laws) degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science.

He has practiced law in St. Louis since 1970 and is currently an attorney with Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum LLP. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 1987.

Wallis also continues to be active in a variety of civic and service groups; one of his great passions is for the Forest Park Forever organization, of which he was a founding board member and has been a member for more than 18 years. Forest Park is the largest urban green space in the United States.

Randall W. Washburn Randall (Randy) Washburn has invested a great deal of time and service to Central Methodist University through the years. The Versailles resident has now stepped onto the University’s Board of Trustees to continue that commitment.

Washburn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at CMU in 1970, where his was a member of Beta Sigma fraternity. He went on to receive his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Central Missouri. He served in the military in Germany during the Vietnam War. For much of his career, he was senior examiner—applications for the Missouri Division of Finance, from which he recently retired.

Washburn served on the CMU President’s Council prior to joining the Board. He also participated in a study to examine CMU’s readiness to begin its $20 million Heart of Central Campaign, a fund drive to both build a new allied health building and renovate its science building.

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In addition, he was active in other campaigns to enhance Central facilities, including the Wings of Excellence, Outdoor Athletic Facility, The Campaign for Central (including the Inman Student and Community Center), and The Classic Renaissance Campaign—for which he sponsored the Washburn plaza in honor of his parents.

He is also a member of the 1854 Society, which supports the annual scholarship fund, shares his interest in The Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, and is a regular participant in, and one-time champion of, CMU’s annual Luetjen Golf Tournament.

Three years ago, Washburn and a partner/friend bought a boat storage in Gravois Mills and opened a bait and tackle shop. The following year they also bought the original bait and tackle in Laurie, now called the Ozark Bait and Tackle Shop.

Marchbank receives national award Central Methodist University Board of Trustees member Jim Marchbank was recently honored with a national award for his service and involvement with nonprofit organizations.

The God and Service Award for Adults is given by the General Commission of United Methodist Men. It honors volunteer service by adults in ministry to young people through service to the United Methodist Church, as well as a select national youth agency, such as Boy Scouts of America, with which Marchbank is involved.

Marchbank also is a trustee for CMU. Though he is not an alumnus of the University, he says he stands by Central due to its excellence and reputation.

“CMU is about quality—that’s the first word that comes to mind when I think about the school,” he says.

“I’m also Methodist, so I feel connected.”

Marchbank has served on the board for approximately five years.

In 2008, Marchbank successfully sold Available Communications, Inc.—a company he founded in 1981. He then pursued a second career in academe, with a focus in business.

He began his academic career in 2008 with Fontbonne University in St. Louis. Since, he has taught Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) coursework in Bangkok, Bucharest, Bratislava, Beijing, and Prague. He also has lectured in Athens.

Currently, Marchbank teaches business strategy and management for Webster University in St. Louis. In 2017, he was nominated for the Webster University Kemper for Excellence in Teaching award.

Marchbank received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield), and a M.B.A. from Columbia University (New York City), with a concentration in management.

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Melissa Hunter moves to the top of Lake Regional Health System Lake Regional Health System has appointed Central Methodist graduate Melissa Niedergerke Hunter, R.N., M.S.N., as senior vice president of Clinical Services and chief nursing officer in Osage Beach, Mo. Hunter has been with Lake Regional since 1997, beginning as a patient care technician in the Emergency Department after graduating from Central with an associate’s degree in nursing. She earned both her B.S.N. ’11 and M.S.N. ’14 through CMU while working at Lake Regional.

During her time at Lake Regional, Hunter also worked as a registered nurse on a medical/surgical floor, in the Emergency Department as a staff nurse and charge nurse, and as a house supervisor before being named the Emergency Department manager in 2004. In 2014 she was named director of nursing and began overseeing the hospital’s nursing units and nursing administration.

As senior vice president, Hunter will oversee the hospital’s clinical areas, including the Emergency Department, Family Birth Center, the Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical Skilled Nursing, and Stepdown units; Outpatient Services; and Surgery. She will also supervise Palliative Care, Home Health, Hospice, and House Supervisors, for a total of 331 employees.

“We are pleased to promote Melissa to this senior leadership role,” says Michael E. Henze, CEO of Lake Regional Health System. “She has been with Lake Regional for her entire career, advancing steadily to this point.

Melissa is focused on patient-centered care and evidence-based nursing practices, and she has enhanced our organizational focus on increasing patient satisfaction.”

The CMU Environmental Science Club showed off their work in the Homecoming Parade.

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Nursing student Kalenkoski leads national organization Jennifer Kalenkoski, a junior at Central Methodist University in the College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES), has been elected president of the 60,000-member National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA). Nursing is her passion and the direction she wants to follow through her life.

Kalenkoski credits her passion for nursing to her aunt Maire. When she became ill and needed help, Kalenkoski took on the job of caretaker. She’d also been in college for three years and didn’t feel like she knew what direction to pursue.

“My aunt lived with my family my entire life,” she says, “and I moved home to take care of her—and try to see what I wanted in life. It was through taking care of her that I learned I loved caring for people. I saw great and not so great nurses while caring for her, and I was able to see the impact one person could make on a patient’s life, both good and bad.”

Kalenkoski recalls that one nurse made fun of her aunt and, as a result, her aunt refused to go to that hospital again, despite the pain she was in. Kalenkoski determined then and there to make a positive difference in others’ lives.

She met a representative from CMU at the National Student Nurses’ Association Midyear Conference. She says of Central, “There was never a time when I wasn’t able to seek advice and help. After seeing how dedicated CMU was to students and how much they supported NSNA, I knew that this was somewhere that fit my values and where I wanted to continue my education.”

She has an Associate Degree in Nursing from Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pa. She passed her NCLEX exams in June and moved directly into pursuing her B.S.N. with CMU. Working online, she should finish her degree in spring of 2019. She plans to continue on with a master’s then.

Currently she works as an RN on a Medical Cardiology PCU at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Prior to running for president of NSNA, she served on the Board as the Breakthrough to Nursing Director.

When her time was up, she felt she had more to give to the organization, so she ran for president. She and her opponent made speeches, held “meet the candidate” forums, and debated each other. “It was pretty intense,” she admits, “but it’s something I am passionate about, which made putting in the work to prepare easy.”

Since her election to the top office, Kalenkoski has represented NSNA at the International Council of Nurses in Barcelona, Spain; the American Nurses Association Membeship Assembly; and other professional organizations. She is the spokesperson for the organization, which includes speaking at professional meetings, keeping up to date through memos, and being a resource for students around the country.

“I feel as if I’m giving my aunt’s life purpose,” she says, “and that she didn’t pass away without impacting something.”

Kalenkoski says her family continues to give her the support and motivation to pursue her dreams of nursing.

Whenever she was afraid of taking a chance or afraid of failing, her parents and her brother were there telling her she could do anything.

It certainly appears they were right. Jennifer Kalenkoski continues to head in a direction that will help not only her patients but also other students who will then pass her passion on to new nurses for years to come.

photo, right: The CMU Board of Trustees sent out a challenge last year that if Central could increase scholarship donations by 1,854 people by the end of the ’16-’17 fiscal year, they would contribute $100,000 more to Central’s scholarship funds. Central completed its half of the bargain, and on the last day of the fiscal year, the Board gathered to make their challenge donation official.

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Flying off to new experiences Johnmeyer.

Connie Johnmeyer led a fascinating professional life “We had two sites, Park Hills and Sedalia, and we —one that offered opportunities to travel the world. And had no full-time people, only adjuncts,” she says of the now that she is retired from Central Methodist University, program.

“Now, we have six full-time assistant professor she doesn’t plan to slow down one bit. positions, and four sites. We added Maryland Heights and Instead, she’s on to even more exciting adventures.

Columbia.”

A Fayette native, Johnmeyer attended Fayette High In addition to the rapid growth, Johnmeyer said MSCC School. During her undergraduate years, however, she recently applied for accreditation through Council for moved around to different colleges, including the UniverAccreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Prosity of Missouri, Alaska Methodist University, and the grams (CACREP), which will add great value and quality to University of Alaska Anchorage. When all was said and the developing program. done, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, a Master of Science Degree in Public Health, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology.

While working toward her Ph.D., she began teaching at Central. “I think the last three years of my Ph.D. classwork, I was teaching here – full time, actually,” Johnmeyer says. “I was going to school full time, teaching full time, and raising children. It was quite interesting.”

At the end of her Ph.D., an internship was required, and after searching for the best option, she decided on one in the United States Air Force as a psychologist. “The deal with the Air Force is that you do your internship, and then you owe them three years,” she says. “So I owed them three years, but I ended up staying for 20.”

During the first half of those 20 years, Johnmeyer Connie Johnmeyer, second from right, meets with some of her stusays she mostly managed mental health clinics, where dents before she retired, one of the interpersonal moments she will she conducted assessments and evaluations, and provid- remember. ed education. She experienced a lot of life during those “I love Central Methodist,” Johnmeyer says. “I like years, and fell in love with the Air Force—the people, the places she was able to travel, and the fulfillment of playing where they’re going, and I like where they’ve been. They have been steadfast in creating a very solid institution.” a role in something significant—something bigger than The friendships, the mission, and working toward herself. goals—those are what Johnmeyer says she’ll miss most The second half of the 20 years, however, was a much about CMU—a place where she has made many friends different experience. This was after the September 11 over the years, a place that feels much like home. terrorist attacks.

As she turns to walk away from yet another big chap“The first half of my career, I felt like a regular psyter in her life, excitement and opportunity lie ahead. “I chologist in a big organization. The last half, though, was just crazy. Interesting, but crazy,” Johnmeyer says. “Just a have big plans,” she says.

She and her sister would travel to Europe to walk lot of deployment, which is very disruptive to one’s life.”

Spain’s Camino de Santiago—a feat that usually takes travDuring that time Johnmeyer was assigned overseas where elers about five weeks to accomplish. she served in Germany and Portugal.

“We’re giving ourselves six because we’re old,” she In 2012, she wrapped up her 20 years of service and jokes. “But it’s going to be incredible.” returned home to Fayette. She decided to begin teaching As Johnmeyer takes these exciting steps, literally, as at CMU again, where she became a very valued, full-time a retiree, she says she’ll always look back and appreciate employee. “Five years later, here I am, retiring again,” the indescribable moments of human connection she felt Johnmeyer laughs. At the time of her retirement, she was during her career. the director of the Master of Science in Clinical Counsel“The string of interpersonal moments where I’ve coning program for CMU’s College of Graduate and Extended nected with someone, and just felt pure joy, or felt healing Studies, as well as an assistant professor.

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Smith hired as student support coordinator Central Methodist University’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) has hired William Smith as its first coordinator for student support. His job will be to help students get the necessary services for them to be financially and academically successful.

Smith is a Columbia native, a graduate of Rock Bridge High School, and a 2017 graduate of the University of Missouri with a major in English, with an emphasis in creative writing, and minors in film and sociology. He has a strong background in customer service which will assist his role as support coordinator.

“The Student Support Coordinator position is new to the College of Graduate and Extended Studies,” says Stephanie Brink, assistant dean of online programs for CMU’s CGES Division. “As a recent college graduate, Will Smith understands the needs of the non-traditional student, and has been instrumental in the development of this new position.”

Additional parts of his job will include identifying

students at risk, coordinating with faculty and advisers to ensure student success, and helping students work with financial aid counselors to ensure financial readiness.

“I have a wealth of experience in customer service, as well as the ins and out of financial aid,” Smith says. “I’m excited to see what I can accomplish at CMU while working alongside the talented members of the CGES crew.”

Smith has honed his customer service skills through positions as a courtesy clerk at Hy-Vee, a customer service representative at the University of Missouri Bookstore, and as manager of Slackers CDs and Games, all in Columbia.

In addition, he has volunteered many hours at radio station KOPN in Columbia, where he serves as host and programmer of “The Broken Clock” radio show. His position includes researching music industry trends and news coverage, and three-hour blocks of music for broadcasting.

Boley brings expertise to Sedalia Dr. Frederick Boley, a Jackson, Mich., native, has stepped into the role of Sedalia’s site coordinator and assistant professor of CMU’s Master of Science in Clinical Counseling.

“I’m excited to be joining a program that is young and ambitious, and staffed with friendly, pleasant people,” Boley says.

The MSCC assistant professor is a full-time, nine-month, tenure track Counselor Educator position with teaching and administration as primary responsibilities. In this role, Boley teaches graduate-level counseling courses for CMU’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES).

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maintaining records, developing and scheduling site curriculum, and much more.

Prior to joining CMU, Boley was an assistant professor in counseling education at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pa. He taught courses including Counseling Theories, Diagnosis, Appraisal Techniques, and Crisis and Addictions.

Boley has significant counseling experience and is licensed in the State of Missouri as a professional counselor. He also has a great deal of research experience, as well as numerous publications.

Boley received his Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. He has a master’s degree in medieval English language and literature from King’s College in London, England, as well as a master’s in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.

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CMU’s Schubert, Taylor Receive Promotions Two individuals highly valued in Central Methodist University’s College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES) have been promoted to director and assistant director for the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (MSCC) program.

Dr. Angela Schubert (below, left) has received a promotion to MSCC program director, while Dr. Jessica Taylor now serves as assistant director.

“Angela is a great asset given her years of experience in counseling, and her ability to build relationships with partner organizations, and advocate on behalf of the student,” says CMU Provost Rita Gulstad. “Jessica also has experience building relationships and has worked tirelessly on our preparations for CACREP accreditation.

“Their dedication to CMU and their professions is seen in all they do,” Gulstad adds.

CACREP stands for Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educations Programs. CMU is in the process of seeking CACREP accreditation.

In Schubert’s new position, her primary responsibilities are to lead, develop, administer, and implement the MSCC program, while also serving as a core faculty member, and acting as interim program coordinator of the MSCC program in Columbia. Teaching responsibilities include graduate studies in a variety of counseling courses.

Schubert oversees the MSCC program offered at four locations across Missouri, including Park Hills, Sedalia, Columbia, and Maryland Heights in St. Louis. Her position will be based at the main CMU campus in Fayette.

As director, Schubert still serves as assistant professor of clinical counseling at the CMU Center in Sedalia, where she also was clinical director and program coordinator.

She has a doctorate in counselor education, a master’s certificate in gender studies, and a Master of Education degree in mental health counseling, all from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. She received her bachelor’s

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degree in psychology from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. Schubert was born in St. Louis, and raised in the small town of Cahokia, Ill. “I am incredibly honored to preside as director of the clinical counseling program. I could not have done so without the tireless efforts and guidance provided by the directors before me, Dr. Theresa Keown and Dr. Connie Johnmeyer,” Schubert says. “And with the keen intellect of Dr. Taylor on our side, I believe we will achieve CACREP accreditation.”

As assistant director, Dr. Jessica Taylor (below, right)acts as the CACREP project coordinator for the MSCC program, and serves as a direct support to Schubert.

Her responsibilities include being the primary point of contact for CACREP, serving as a core faculty member in the MSCC program, maintaining program information and ensuring it is current and accurate in accordance with CACREP, and providing program support.

Taylor serves as assistant professor of clinical counseling, and will remain MSCC program coordinator at the CMU Center in Maryland Heights.

She has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, as well as a certificate in university teaching from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. She received a master’s degree in professional counseling from McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Ga. “I have enjoyed being a part of the MSCC program and contributing to its growth during the past two years,” Taylor says. “I’m excited for this opportunity to lead our CACREP accreditation efforts and assist Dr. Schubert in her role as Program Director, while continuing to develop and oversee the Maryland Heights site as program coordinator.”

Taylor was born and raised in Marietta, Ga.

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A couple’s common bond: CMU

By Maggie Gebhardt, media content specialist

Many believe college experiences stick with students for their entire lives – shaping much of what they know and who they become.

Occasionally, a student’s experience may even unknowingly shape someone else’s future. At least, this was the case for Central Methodist University Assistant Professor of Biology Ania (Anna) Slusarz and her husband, CMU alumnus Pawel (Paul) Slusarz ’97.

It was Pawel who attended then-Central Methodist

College, but it is Ania who now steps foot on campus every day – taking in Central’s beautiful buildings and history that her husband remembers from more than 20 years ago.

The circumstances may not seem that out of the ordinary, but Ania and Pawel (photo, lower right) are both Polish but didn’t meet until two years after he graduated from Central. The full circle of events is quite unusual.

Ania was born in Warsaw, but moved with her parents to Vienna, Austria, at a young age. Pawel, too, is from Warsaw. Pawel moved to the United States as a high school foreign exchange student, later graduating from Central as an international student who majored in mathematics.

Ania was busy obtaining her master’s degree in Interpreting Studies from the University of Vienna, and Pawel was pursuing his master’s at the University of Missouri (MU) when in 1999, the two finally crossed paths on a kayaking trip during summer vacation.

“I can’t even really believe that’s the way we met,” Ania says. “He was only there visiting Warsaw during the summer. It was a series of coincidences.”

The love quickly blossomed, and a year later, the couple repeated the same kayaking trip – this time, for their honeymoon.

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“It was a quick one,” Ania says of their courtship as she laughs. “We got married, but then went back to working on our degrees and had a long-distance relationship.”

Ania later moved to Columbia to be with Pawel, and after they both received degrees and graduated together from MU, Pawel began working while Ania decided to pursue a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Though home was far away for them both, they decided to stay put, and began trying to create a new home.

Ania was an instructor at MU for a year, then worked at Stephens and Columbia Colleges. None of the positions were ever full-time, however, and Ania became discouraged about finding a job that could stick – a place that felt like home.

“It was perfect timing,” she says about the position that opened at Central. “I know my husband really enjoyed his time here, so he supported the decision and encouraged me to go for it.”

Before the fall semester, Ania was hired as assistant professor of biology at CMU. Even after only a short time, she says it already feels different from what she’s used to; and she’s beginning to look at Central as a piece that’s been missing from her life.

“I actually get to know my students here,” she says.

Ania explains the impact of this as a professor, and says it makes all the difference when it comes to having a rewarding career.

Whether her path is fate, a series of coincidences, or just luck, life has taken Ania around the world and led her to Central – and it all started because of a boy’s decision on where he wanted to attend college.

In turn, Pawel encouraged Ania to pursue a career at Central – proving that every student’s positive experience is capable of shaping lives for years to come.

“I think this is the kind of environment where I can be really happy,” Ania says. “It’s the kind of place where I feel like I can really make a difference.

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Chorale visit to D.C. area the beginning of amazing year The singers of Central Methodist University’s Chorale took an exciting seven-day tour in the Washington, D.C., area, with performances in historic and acclaimed places such as the National Holocaust Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and the National Cathedral.

Last year, CMU alumnus Earl Bates (Class of 1961) and his wife, Sunny, of Big Fork, Mont., sponsored the Chorale’s trip to the international United Methodist Church Convention in Portland, Ore. The Bateses were so excited about those performances, they provided funds to plan another trip, according to Dr. Claude Westfall, director of choral activities at CMU. “The gift by Sunny and Earl Bates was an amazing opportunity for our students,” Westfall says. “I believe any time we can enhance the learning of our music students by adding performances in new venues, we allow them more chances for musical growth, and instill in them a broader musical background.”

The Chorale was invited to sing with Pat Vaughn, director of Annadale UMC, two other choirs, and a professional orchestra at the National

Cathedral. This led them to explore other performance venues, which completed their tour schedule.

“This trip was not only a chance to travel, but to perform and connect with people in the D.C. area who may not have previously heard of Central Methodist University, or have any idea of the marvelous caliber of our music program,” Westfall says.

Also attending were the Bateses; Westfall and his wife, Diana; CMU President Roger Drake and his wife, Judy; and other CMU faculty, staff, and parents of some of the students. They were hosted by Jenny ’59 and Fred Bergsten ’61 while in the Washington area, and they presented a concert at Fred’s think tank, the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Other performances included Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Baltimore, Md.; The National Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.C.; Senate Park, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.; Arlington National Cemetery; Gettysburg United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, Pa.; Gettysburg Battlefield National Park; La Plata United Methodist Church, La Plata, Md.; Calloway United Methodist Church, Washington, D.C.; and The National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

(left) Abe Lincoln (seated) and President Roger Drake join Earl ’61 and Sunny Bates at Gettysburg where The Chorale gave a concert. Below, The Chorale sings in the Holocaust Museum. They sang the Jewish song, “Avinu Malkeinu,” arranged by Max Jankowski; and the soloist, Keaton Denney, current sophomore from Cole Camp, is in middle of the circle formed by The Chorale. As always, Dr. Claude Westfall is conducting the choir.

The Washington, D.C., tour was momentous in many ways, including resulting in the commission of the choral work “Not Ashamed,” by nationally acclaimed young composer Dan Forrest.

Out of the blue, a miracle

By Cathy Thogmorton, editor

The Central Methodist University Chorale has commissioned a piece of music by one of today’s most sought after young composers, Dan Forrest.

The Chorale presented the world premiere of the piece, called “Not Ashamed,” at its fall concert in October. It performed the work at every concert during their fall tour.

The music will not be released to the public until late December or the first of the year. Dr. Claude Westfall, associate professor of music and director of Choral activities at CMU, explains how what he refers to as his “miracle” came about.

“I always follow up tour performances with thank you notes,” he says. “I found Dan Forrest on Facebook and wrote that I wanted to thank him so much for his contribution to music in education and told him how much it meant to the kids.”

CMU students often sing his music and had done so during last spring’s tour performance at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., with an orchestra and additional choirs.

When Forrest responded, Westfall casually asked if he did commissions. He does; however, Forrest is solidly booked for the next three years. The next day, Forrest called and offered Westfall a piece he had written that had not been promised to any group.

Westfall said, “This was just out of the blue, a miracle thing.”

It was an unbelievable stroke of luck, and it gave Chorale students a chance to experience the process. “He’s highly sought after by churches and university choirs,” says Westfall. “He does a lot of hymn arrangements. They are very doable and beautiful, and the kids have fallen in love” with Forrest’s work.

“Not Ashamed” is from an Isaac Watts (1709) text and arranged by Forrest. Every copy will include above the title “Commissioned for the Chorale at Central Methodist University, Fayette, Missouri, Dr. Claude R. Westfall, conductor.” It will be available through Beckenhorst Press.

“It’s a great legacy for the choir and myself,” Westfall admits, in this, his 41st year of teaching. He has taught at Central since 2008.

Dan Forrest was born in 1978 in Elmira, N.Y. “When I

was really little,” he said in an interview, “my mom would play little songs at the piano and teach me to hear the difference between major and minor chords.”

He began piano lessons in fourth grade and by sixth grade he was his church’s pianist. He always knew he wanted to be a musician because he loved it so much. “Music did something to me deep inside,” he said, “and I was both enraptured by it and fascinated by it.”

Forrest is inspired by great music, great texts, and great silence where his imagination can run free. He composes a variety of orchestra music, choral music, church pieces, secular pieces, extended concert pieces, and shorter anthems.

He earned his bachelor and master degrees in piano performance.

He earned a doctoral degree from the University of Kansas in composition. Forrest currently is the department head of music and composition at Bob Jones University in South Carolina, and is a Fellow of Melodious Accord.

“I hope my style is defined by authenticity and integrity—that I believe the sacred texts I’m setting, and that I’m striving to write music that’s original,” Forrest said. “I rarely write more than an hour or two at a time and rarely more than two to three hours a day, if I’m really trying to be creative.

Otherwise I ‘force’ ideas that aren’t good.”

Forrest’s music has been described variously as “truly magical,” “magnificent, very cleverly constructed sound sculpture,” and “full of spine-tingling moments.” His first publication came in 2001 and has since sold more than two million copies. His works are found in repertoires of nearly all choirs in the U.S. and abroad.

His commissioned work has been premiered in major venues all over the world. His best-known works are “Requiem for the Living” and his 2016 piece “Jubilate Deo.” He completed “Not Ashamed” in August and immediately got it to Westfall and The CMU Chorale to prepare for this fall’s performance. The music is set for soprano, alto, tenor and bass with accompaniment of piano, violin, cello, and percussion.

“It’s a miracle commission,” Westfall decrees. “God opened a little door and pushed me through.

Honor Roll

CMU 2016-17 Honor Roll of Donors

We are excited to honor all who contributed to CMU between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017. We have made every effort to be accurate; however, in case of error or omission, we apologize and would appreciate knowing. Please contact us via phone at 660-248-6232, or via email advance@centralmethodist.edu.

Partners ($25,000+)

J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Howard J. and Celia Roberts Barnhard Earl F. and Sunny Bates Virginia Wood and C. Fred Bergsten Commercial Trust Company Robert E. and Becky Courtney Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Richard L. and Irene Virginia Dalton James C. Denneny III John W. and Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Grace United Methodist Church of Osceola Jessica Stedman Guff L. W. Jacobs IV and Kelly Jacobs Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Robert and Suzanne Kountz Estate* Margaret R. Lee Estate* J. Garth Leigh Missouri Colleges Fund Inc. Missouri Conference United Methodist Church Lucy Eason Shackelford Estate* George Will Shirley* Mary Geraldine Wise Estate* Shirley F. Wright

Tower Society

($10,000-$24,999) Addison Biological Laboratory Cora E. Adkins Estate* Don V. Allemann Judith Ann Apel Eugene Biermann Brisley Scholarship Loan Fund Dimmit Lee Brown Memorial Trust* Coil Construction Inc. Roger D. and Judy Drake Jack and Jennie Golding Estate* Robert L. Hahne Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Elaine M. Hilgeman Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs Clyde G. and Mary Sue Weaver Lear Bruce R. and Kathleen Maier Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Robert T. and Carolyn Summers Perry Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon W. Michael and Mary Lynn Kirk Reid David P. and Arlene M. Schinke N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner

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James A. and Dianna Hart Shelton Sondra Sercu Spalding Maurice H. Wilson R. Doug and Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright Keith W. Young

Order of Eagles

($5,000-$9,999) AIG Matching Grants Program Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Robert F. Anderson Linda Antal Barbara A. Bartee Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Robert Lynn Britton J. Douglas Burton George Melvin and Elaine E. Bauer Carlstrom ConocoPhillips Deloitte Foundation Joy Drewel* Robert H. and Mary Gaines Easterday Ernst & Young Foundation Edith I. Anderson Garst Michael J. and Sarah Ellen Kocher Hahn Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge* Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller Tim Howard Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison Florence L. Innes Robert J. LaMore Paul A. Lebeck Elizabeth Wood Marshall Carol and Marvin McCall W. Kirk Meyer and Kristy Ott-Meyer Missouri Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church National Board for Certified Counselors Valerie J. Penn Kyle Eugene and Kellie Piesbergen Platz Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe Mary E. Savina Roberta W. Schlanker Mick A. and Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Joel and Mindy Stefanski United Methodist Church of Platte Woods

Howard- Payne Society ($2,500-$4,999)

Fall 2017

David W. and Nancy Bandy Randall D. and Cathy Barron Joe E. and Jane Ash Belew William Eugene Borchardt Christopher J. Dalton Stacy Enke The Featherston Foundation Sally A. Firestone Joy Dodson and John A. Flanders Keith A. and Susan Gary Joseph E. Geist John O. and Beth Hammond Gooch Sam M. and Jan Guenther Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler IBM Matching Grants Program Inovatia Laboratories LLC Timothy and Valerie Jackman Anne Raine Joyce Pam Smith Kelly George W. and Shouli Kessinger Paul W. King William B. Kountz Jr. Julia M. Lay James M. Luetjen James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank Laura Marsh W. Darrell Meyer* Albert F. III and Etta Mae Mutti Nolyn C. Nyatanga Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear E. Boone Schlanker Jr. David R. and Pamela Schmieg Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Eva L. Hensley Steger H. Cooke Sunoo Jan J. Sunoo J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Wells Fargo Community Support Shirley Wegener Westlake Thomas L. Yancey

President Society

($1,000-$2,499) AT&T Federal Political Action Committee R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander Alliance Rehab & Medical Equipment Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Evelyn Locke Archer Donald Lee and Mary Della Lenger Armitage Charles T. Ashby O. Nelson and Kristi Wiebe Auer Robert C. and Debbie Barnes Ola Lee Barnett Estate* Mark Q. and Lois Barton F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner

Central Methodist University Talon

Ronald Oliver Bolm William E. Brame Barbara Burcham Brumitt David W. and Carol Platt Butler Lauretta R. Byrd Eleanor Rudd Calvert Central Missouri Physical Therapy John M. and Jacqueline Allred Cheary Matt Clervi Community Health Systems Pat Conley Quinn Michael Conley Mark Cover Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Joe Wes Davis Jr. Michael B. and Susan Y. Davis Matthew T. and Wendy F. Biache Dawson Linda L. Hightower Day William E. and Karen L. Hays Dierks Susan Markland Donnelly Larry T. and Nancy Woodward Drebes M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Charles G. Earley Gerald Lee Early Paul A. and Mary Jo Ireland Easterday O. Dean Ehlers* Nancy Lou Ellis Fayette Area Community Trust Fieldturf USA Mary Louise Johnson Forbes* Frances Lucille Foster Jay L. Frost Chad and Sally Gaines Patricia Gainey Paul M. Galatas John D. Gardner Helen C. Gift Glasgow Ready Mix Janet Jacobs Gooding Maurice B. and Edna Mae Graham Mary Lu Graves Jean Borgelt and Don A. Gruenewald Rita J. Gulstad H & R Block Foundation Thomas S. Hahs Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Robert A. and Cindy Harlan Donald F. and Lynette Haenssler Harrison L. Kyle and Marie Frazee Hern Fred R. and Patricia Phillips Hilgeman Roger M. Hime Robert H. and Sandra Hodge John H. and Nancy Balzer Holt Gail D. and Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Robert S. Hughes Charles W. Hull John D. Hutcherson David R. and Meghann Kathleen Teague Hutchison Aaron Mathew and Jaqlyne S. Jackson Michele T. Jackson

Honor Roll Joshua E. and Sarah Jacobs William H. and Patsy J. Jacobs Ivan C. III and Grace Donaldson James Jack L. and Lenora Stone Jost Carol A. Joyce J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr James M. and Kay Kimbell Ronald F. and Sonja F. Knigge William D. Langworthy Glenn Wilber Lawrence David T. and Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Lawrence and Jayne E. Layden Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Robert W. Leech Carl O. and Catherine Hampton Lester Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton George A. and Dorothy Gould Luther Macy's Foundation David J. and Mary Alice Malmo Merle and Kathy Masonholder William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh Gail Nelson and Paul K. Meyers Max Michael Gary Miles Michael M. Miserocchi Missouri Employers Mutual Robert J. Mize Thomas and Lisa Mosley Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Everett M. and Corva Murphy Frederick C. Nix Karen A. Nordquist Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Richard L. and Karen Parker Janice Egner Peerson John D. Perkins Gary L. Phillips Michael H. Ponder Jerry and Elaina Priddy Thomas E. and Marla Witis Pundmann William James and Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint Martin and Gwen Ratermann Braxton P. and Judith Engel Rethwisch Jacquelynn Knight Richmond Patricia Brown Robertson O. A. Robinson III and Anne D. Robinson Margaret Peters Sandring* Michael A. Scardina John J. Schade Ann E. Sherman and Roy Schubert Ruth A. Henderson Sears Marty D. and Deborah S. Shaw Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Gordon G. Shields Gary Allan and Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Ted P. and Louise Painter Smith Brian J. and Jennifer R. Spielbauer State Farm Companies Foundation James H. and Susan Lusby Steele David Mack Stewart Joseph Vincent Swisher Richard D. and Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Marylou Thurmon Kevin and Betty Thorne Tierney Bennie N. and Robin Bage Till John Cortes Tincher Toyota Motor Engineering Elnora E. Tucker Laurence R. and Sylvia Kelso Tucker

Union Pacific United Methodist WomenNevada, MO M. Kathy Vieth Franklin F. Wallis W. Randall Washburn Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. Williams-Keepers Rose Mary Barco Winegardner Lyman Ralph Wood Robert Gail Woods Donald W. and Barbara Madden Wright Richard G. and Linda S. Wyatt Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck

Central Associates ($500-$999) Kenneth C. and Ardith Haley Anderson D. Thomas and Laura L. Murray Arnold Nancy Avery Bartmess Larry Lee and Janet Marie Roussin Bennett Robert Blanton III Sally Murray Bocklage Boeing Company Gift Match Program Steve and Debbie Breland James J. and Caryl R. Bryan Jerry and Karen Buckman Wanda Charlene West Byrd Larry and Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Beverly J. Clinkenbeard Mark R. and Sadowna Conarroe William G. and Debbie L. Conrow Herman A. Crisler Jr. Richard and Rebecca Blum Curry George Allen and Raelene Casatta Derrieux Doak P. Doolittle David A. and Teresa Beasley Drissell Marcile A Ehlers Michael R. Ehlers Robert D. and Susan Farr First United Methodist Church of Lebanon First United Methodist Church of Saint Charles First United Methodist Presbyterian Church of Montgomery City First United Methodist Church of Rolla David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox Roger C. and Mary Jane Sullivan Frank Michael A. Frederick Marjorie VanHorn Fredrickson Fresh Ideas Management LLC Carol A. Calvert Fricke Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service David Furnell Michael Gebhardt T. Keith and Jeanne Yaeger Grebe Brian and Heather D. Warren Hall Susan L. Patrick Haury William C. Helvey Leonard and Megan Wright Hess Ted House Jennings Premium Meats Roehl W. and Kathy Johnson

Fall 2017

William Michael Jonson Robert A. Kountz* Frank and Rita Lange Jeanne Pegues Lawing Liberty United Methodist Church Chris and Brenda Lilly William J. and Patricia Sue O'Dell Lundquist Missouri United Methodist Foundation Eugene F. W. Martin Stephen Glenn and Diane McClure Judith Kapp McGuire Thomas Wesley Meyer Darin Miller Ronald G. and Susan L. Hardy Mills Missouri Campus Compact John and Jan Monnig Tim Monnig Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead David D. and Mary Norbury Akio Oiso Paisley Bowtique & Floral Design Palen Music Center Judy Ann Martin Parsons and Cleo Kottwitz David C. Powell Everett D. and Jane Ann Latham Powell James T. and Marie L. Powell Kent W. and Becki Propst Marvin R. and Donna Naumann Pyron James C. Roberts James A. and Kitty Rogers Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. Jack E. and Sharon Goodman Rubey Martin D. Rudloff Michael B. Schnapp Keith E. Shostrom Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer David Alan and Lori Roberts Smith Carolyn Schler Snell Harry E. Snodgrass III Socket J. Chris and Eunice A. Boyington Straub Michael J. Thompson C. Craig and Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon Wallace J. and Dara M. Turnage Verizon Foundation W-K Ford Jacquelyn Hawker Whitworth Ralph Lee and Delores Bland Woodward

CMU Club ($250-499)

Robert F. II and Shelby A. Michael Alexander AmazonSmile Foundation Lawrence C. and Terri Rohlfing Anderson Asbestos Removal Services Michael B. Auchly Glenn C. and Linda J. Bartley Ault Robert C. Badger Jr. Marilyn Berrier Birbeck BlueScope Foundation North America Bob McCosh Chevrolet Buick GMC Larry and Susan Catron Borts

Central Methodist University Talon

Tara Nall Brackman Harry Bratton Barbara A. Steele Bregant Shirley Mae Brown Tom and Mari Brown Charles E. and Pam Buck Mary June Birbeck and Jack Bush Joanne M. Bynum Mark David and Lisa B. Morrison Calvert Jerilyn Stiegemeyer Campbell Kevin B. and Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Charles J. and Ge Juan B. Cardwell John J. and Jerri L. Carter Marilyn E. Caul Gregory Chandler Sr. John Andrew Coleman Lois Marie Crowley Beau and Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson Martha Jean Ott Cutler Randal C. and Sally J. DeMasters James D. and Laura S. Blankenship Dean Michael and Susan W. Devaney Sarah Ann Dovin Marjorie Briner Dykman Pamela R. Edmonds Mark Eggleston Donna Gail Pratt Engel Exchange Bank of Missouri Fayette High School Thomas Braun Fitzsimmons Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Brenda Sue Bruce Fountain Karen R. Frankenfeld David A. Gamache Jr. Philip and Lisa Gardner Glen S. Garrett Patsy Schnell Green Millicent B. Guerri Gary J. Gutjahr Teri L. Haack Dennis G. and Gina Gordon Hagedorn Gale and Carolyn Hairston Robert D. and Suzanne Walton Hall Patricia A. Hamilton Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington Denzil J. and Nell Hawes-Davis Walter Bryan Heaven Spencer Clay Hedgepeth Lance and Mary Anne Estes Herrick Angelia Smith Hilbert Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Robert D. and Carolyn Shedd Hoehn Malcolm E. and Donna J. Widhalm Hower Gilbert Gene Humphrey Huskey Bus Company Robert William and Marva G. McBride Iglehart Ruth Craig Innes Isle of Capri Casino First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City Robert Louis and Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson Ronald A. and Nancy Johnson Gary E. and LaDonna Henry Justice Janet B. Kelty* Alice L. Freese Kennedy Gregory and Laura L. Vinyard King Jim O. Kjar and Gina Stampley-Kjar Paul T. Klemme deceased*

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Honor Roll Linda M. Bradley Knox Carol Jones Koch Lake Creek United Methodist Church of Smithton Sara E. Liter-Kuester Wilda L. Lynn Main Street Bar & Grill Susan Marner-Sides and B. G. Sides Shirley C. Stewart Mason Jonathan T. McCoy McKesson Foundation Gregory A. Medendorp Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington Meyer Electric Company, Inc. Caroline Smith Miller Carolyn A. Collins Mitch Clifford E. and Patty Mohn Aaron Thomas Mepham and Carolyn B. Shepard Money Barbara Ann Moore Museum of Art & Archaeology Cecil Jerome and Mary Jane Wright Nance Phillip L. Neimeyer Mark W. Nelson Scott and Kathy Maddox Nelson John Orscheln William R. Pentland Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Beta Mu Chapter Virginia Terry Preston Pro Athlete, Inc. Roy W. and Elizabeth Davenport Quist Mozaffar and Farah Farah Rahmatpanah Patrick D. and Leslie Peters Reardon Elmer E. and Diana L. Vaughn Revelle Layna Ann Richardson Rosemary Vineyard Richardson Richard L. and Carol Kelly Rickenbaugh Victoria L. Robb Kevin R. Roberts Terry R. Rottler Michael Joseph and Maryann Rustemeyer Shirley Schroeder Schutte Gerald W. and Barbara K. Bauer Shannon Shelter Insurance Foundation Gary C. Simpson Donald R. Sipes Robert D. and Maryemily Slate David E. Smith Jr. Sonshine Graphics Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Gloria Runge Speer Michael D. and Linda R. Spilman St. Andrew's United Methodist Church of De Soto Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman J. Todd and Georgia Elwell Stewart Mary Morrison Stitt Michael D. Stokes and Patricia L. Wendling Mark C. and Amanda F. Stone Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Phillip W. and Janet Ann Carroll Swearingen Kim Chung and Betty Y. Tang William C. and Jerry Lynn Taylor B. Murphy and Linda Tetley Jeffrey A. Thomas

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Charles D. and Lou Thompson Tiger Car Wash Truss Advantage United Methodist Church of Gettysburg United Methodist Church of Salem Larry M. VandeVen Jr. Matthew Trent Vandelicht Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht Vantage Consultants E. C. Walker III and Anne Core Walker Michael E. Walsh We Hoop, LLC Stephen W. and Kathy Welsh James G. Weston Jill Cornett Whitlow Gary K. Wideman H. Kendall and E. Kathleen Wilcox Jimmy A. and Angetta Mae Williams James P. Womack Velma Ruth Blansett Woods Larry and Rena Rickman Yocom

Century Club ($100-$249) AT&T Foundation Melissa K. Thurmon Abkemeier Karen Kieffer Meister Acheson Betty Adams George Rodgers and Ruth Windsor Adams Betty A. Adele Dan E. and Patricia Nemitz Adkison Agrilabs Agxplore International, Inc. Kaniela Aiona Clayton F. Albert Jr. Richard and Jenice F. Renfro Ambelang Amerisure Matching Gift Program Ida M. Bueker Anderson JoeRyan Cole Anderson Charles E. Angell Jon Angell Kirk and Rachelle Ankrom William LaFayette Armontrout Ken Ash Aviation Fabricators Don L. and Janine Ruth Bagby Gale Love Bailey Cody Wayne and Amanda Catherine Bair John Robert Baker Gloria Deatz Banning Thomas Ray and Iva Lou Alcorn Banning Mary Headrick Barenkamp Robert Henry Barkelew Lucy C. Bryan Barlow Bert A. Barnes Bruce E. Barnett Victoria L. Barney John J. Barry Margaret A. Bartold David P. and Martha E. Wilke Bates Harold E. Beasley Annette Shotwell Bebermeyer Laura Becker Judith Kay Behnke Walt J. Belcher Logan Johnson and Julie Weaver Bennett

Fall 2017

Martha S. Edmonds Benschoter James M. Berger Joanne Berneche Joseph Leeman Berry Keith T. Berry Charles J. and Gail Preuss Berthe Milton S. and Barbara L. Berwin Judith Ann Moore Bierman Bill's Fireworks Christine A. Billingsley Thomas Sterling Birch Keith A. Birkes Georgina M. Bissell Richard H. Blackburn Judith Jackson Blair Gordon O. and Pamela Lou Jarvis Blalock Anthony Joseph and Patricia Blaylock Blanchfield Anne B. Blanton Richard J. and Carolyn A. Blatz Jerrol L. and Beverly Brase Boehmer Brian Joseph Bohner Paul O. and Janet L. Cotton Bond Carl P. and Ketha M. Keyton Bounds Mary E. Hix Bradbury Laurie L. Schaaf Brady-Dailey Carol Bramon Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Susan E. Brandt Donald R. and Deborah Williams Brashears Alvin and Sandy Brass Patricia Trotter Brawner Breadeaux Pizza Mary Ann Brock Brad Allan Broome Alan L. Brotherton Chuck D. Brown Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown Robert Dean Brown Roger D. and Linda S. Klott Brown C. Alan Brueggemann Lee B. and Kristina M. Brumitt Barbara J. Gunn Bryan Derek and Jamie Bryant Robert Lake and Judy Bryant Bulte Company, Inc. Robert P. Burchard Jerry E. and Judith Lynn Hawkins Burge Jo Ann Noce Burkart Sally Swank Burke Lynn Reese and Sandra Kay Simpson Burks Kenneth S. Burton S. Jacqueline Byland Donald E. Byrd Jerry D. Byrd Yvonne L. Brown Byrne Dennis J. Caffrey Guy E. and Sandra Kay Sillin Callison Carol A. Capps Casey's General Stores, Inc. Central Bank Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Sara J. Chaney Martha Parrish Chapman Nancy Riddell Chop Heather L. Clark William M. Clark Donald M. and Linda J. Claycomb Clinton Abstract & Title Company LLC Charlotte A. Coates Anne Coates-Conaway

Central Methodist University Talon

Margaret Coon Collogan Jerry P. and Anetha Jo Brown Combs Margaret Rich Cook William Edward and Marion Sherman Cooley John H. and Linda D. Coutts Carol Graham Covey Dennis Charles Cox John C. and Jeana Kay Dicken Cox Ronald F. and Susie Cox John Milton Cozean John C. and Leslie Ann Reynolds Craig Richard and Ruthie Craven Paul Thomas Crews Mary Jane Crigler Laurie McMillan Crimmins David M. Crites and Susan L. Northcutt Carol J. Prebble Crossley Donald B. and Carlene C. Cullimore Donald R. Cummings Eric R Cunningham Murrell T. Cunningham Esther A. Howard Cup Choy William J. and Melody R. Daily Oluwemimo Akinlolu Daramola Dana Darling Ingrid M. Daugherty Donald Allen Davis Sr. Richard R. Day M. David and Lucy Aufdenberg Dealy Morris F. and Jo Nell Parrott Dearing Steven Carlos and Jeanna Linder Delgado Mark K. and Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Virginia Gossom Dieckgrafe James Wilfred and Barbara Stocker Diggs Thomas F. Dillingham Michael L. and Janell Thompson Dimond John A. Ditto Reta L. Dodds Mary E. Sanderson Dolan James and Melissa Doll Janet A. Doll Harlo L. Donelson Mildred Kamp Dowling Heidi M. Brunjes Drennan Sara Ann Walkup Drummond Drummond Photography Tom and Sandy Druzgal Francis X. Duggan and Susan E. Quigley-Duggan Carl R. Dulgeroff Colly J. Durley Sheila Beckett Early Leeta East Elizabeth A. May Edwards L. Susan Eigel Elizabeth Davis Eilers Rebecca M. Emrich David C. Epps Equipmentshare.com Inc Linda M. White Esser M. Diane McIntyre Evans Sue Shields Evans FBL Financial Group Inc. William C. and Phyllis Faulks Fayette Dairy Queen Sue E. Feldkamp Bev Feller William E. Fennel John Daniel Ferrier

Honor Roll Newell S. III and Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Paula Ann Gresham Fetherston Hunter and Dorothy Bellhouse Ficke Marylin Gibson Fisher Kathleen Stegmann FitzGerald Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Jerry Allen and Susan Meyer Fletcher Tina M. Braun Foglesong Suzanne Bruening Forim Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster Ronald Lee and Virginia McCoy Frede Barry Freese Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese George Frink Marc Frink Ross A. and Melinda Fulton Caroline E. Funk William I. and Karen J. Gale Jr. Joseph V. and Anne L. Hix Gameson Erwin A. and Gail Raymond Gampp Lanny Garman John W. Gawason Anthony Frances Geiser Samantha Jessica Gerhardt Kristen M. Gibbs Donna L. Gilligan Lenore M. Olson Glore Elizabeth Gold Golden Valley Animal Clinic Jennifer Thornton Graves Albert Owen and Helen Virginia Held Griese Sherri Griffin James H. Grove Lari Ray Grubbs Ben Lee Guenther Emily Firestone Guion H & H Rentals HOA Restaurant Holder, LLC Doug and Sally E. Hackman Paul E. and Milly Haggard Barry Hall Stephen C. Hamilton Margaret E. Davis Hamra George R. Hanna Pat Hanna and Jeanne M. Pascale Dale and Linda Harfst Charles R. and Doris Harlow Marian Berniece Carter Harmon Alan W. and Cindy Harper John D. Harris Hartmann & Pegram William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler Robert B. and Vicki Reynolds Harvey Norman J. Haupt Daniel W. and Janet Alice Boysel Hayes Vicki Watt Headley Linda Locke Heck Loes J. Hedge Amy Henderson Latham Bennett and Rebecca Henkey Charles Edward and Cassandra Carlock Herrman Linda Marie DeForest Hess Margaret Thompson Hewitt William Frank Hibbeler Elroy H. Hines Robert N. and Ruth Benner Hix June Carol Kraemer Hoffman Rodney D. and Shelley Hoffman Wayne Hoffmann Jonathan Eugene Holem Catherine Hollenberg

Gerald A. Holloway and Rochelle Parker Mary Holzhauser Robert L. Hood Mark J. Hooker and Donna M. Rohde Ziegler Linda M. Smith Hope John R. and Jane E. Banta Hopkins Hotel Frederick Harvey W. and Lois Jean Graf House George S. Howell Gerald M. and Frances Hardy Hoxworth J. Douglas and Ann Hoy Joe and Sara Dawn Yell Huckins Charles Richard and Barbara Ann Huddleston Donna Rigby Huddleston Morris W. Hudgins Patrick and Patricia Hughes Cecily Bruce Hutchison Betty Switzer Hutson Timothy Ireland Alice Jo Harper Jackson J. Steven and Susan K. Jackson Lorryn Michea Ray'Chel Jackson Arthur and Dana McMillan Jacob Mark and Mary Markland Jarboe Anita Allison Jarvis G. Willard and H. Kay Fothergill Jenkins Victoria Janee Vahle Jenne John M Williams P.C. Ruth Reid Johnson C. Jeanie Muff Jones Keith Jones Mark Hunter and Marilyn Harashe Jones Ruth Marie Gassner Jones Steven M. and Ruth J. Jones Steven Russell and Tracy Renee Crowe Jones Allison L. Jones-Olson Larry Roy Karnes III Mayo Givens Kasling Larry and Karen Kay Stephen E. and Deborah J. Keefer Carolyn Johnson Kemper Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow John Maurice Ketcher Kidder United Methodist Church Joel P. and Suzanne Conley Kidwell Wayne C. Kidwell and Elaine Bridwell-Kidwell Charlotte Wills Kimbrough Martin Kirby Robert W. Kleinschmidt Frank and Lydia L. Breedlove Klocke James R. and Richelle Adair Kluck Carlena L. Klusmeyer Shari Kraus John T. Krueger Donna Shy Kubik Brenda S. White Kueck La Crosse Lumber Company Judy LaTurno Bruce R. Lake Jim and Annetta L. Lenzi Lamb Andrew L. and Jeanne Lambel Barry Robert Langford Mark Langworthy Scott M. and Julie Chappell Lappin Danny Gene Larkin Gingy Lebold Edward H. and Amy H. Lee

Fall 2017

Larry J. and Carol Leech Roger R. and Linda O. Lembke David E. Lemke Les Bourgeois Vineyards Virgil T. Leslie Mary Liddy Lilly's Landing Leann Conyers Lindsey Barbara Anne Davis Lipstadt Victor J. Litton Lue Retha Lockridge-Lane John B. Loewenstein Leonard N. and Helen E. Proctor Lomangino Sara L. Lomax Vaughn David and Pamela Luper Loomis Dylan Lorenz Lester E. Lorenz Sheryl Huecker Luster Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther Brock M. Lutz Michael and Linda Macaluso Don Mahaffy Max R. and Sally E. Spickelmier Marble Market Street Floral Dale Gene and June Dannenberg Marksberry Margaret Marquard Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall William G. and Sandra Lou Marshall Kenneth L. Martin Laura E. Perry Massie Helen L. Johnson Matkins Beth K. Kershaw Maxey Kathryn Maxey Morgan Zmuda and Abby Miranda Brummit Mayer Paul M. Maynard James K. and Mina L. McClure Lisa Ann McGuire Jerry C. McKee, Sr. Marjorie Crews McMillan John J. and Kay E. Burchard McNeil Melba F. McNeill Robert I. and Sharon Perkinson McNeill Mary Louise McWilliams Megraw House Pamela Jane Allder Mehlenbeck Thomas J. Meier Fred D. and Julie Jacobs Menees Mary Groce Merrifield Dale G. Metcalf Carol S. Benson Meyer Stephen Albert Meyer Michael Shaw Trucking Midwest Electronic Systems, Inc. Midwest Physical Therapy C. Gary Miles Douglas S. and Jo Anne Miller Robert Lothair and Patsy Houts Miller Steve W. Miller Todd S. and Lynn A. Stacy Miner Monnig Industries Inc. Dward A. Moore Jr. Karen DeMott Moore Lisle H. and Danielle Brumagin Moore Lois Nadine Turner Mordt Matthew Lee and Joelle Simpson Morris R. Philip II and Karen Morris Mitchell Andrew Morrow

Central Methodist University Talon

Wayne L. and Jacqueline Ann Morse John C. Morton John H. and Audrey A. Morton Moser's Pheasant Creek Kathryn S. Swinger Motley John Albert Moxley Michael D. Mueller Lynne Handkins Murphy Steven R. and Vicky Myers Tim and Susie Myers Dayton L. and Janice Neal Tim and Ellen Nelson Thomas P. and Deborah S. Kendall Nesselhauf Carolyn Sanford Newburn Alex John Nichols Jerome and Charlotte Westhues Niemeier Gregory Nonweiler Martha H. Noreault Sara Anton North Donald L. and Phyllis Clarke Northington Orpha Ochse Lewis C. Odneal Olney United Methodist Church John Ferol Overfelt Willard Glennon Owens PWArchitects Inc. Deronda Bird Page Gene Page Benjamin William Pallardy Rose M. Diekroeger Palmer Darryl W. and Ellen Ackley Pannier Ann Ipsen Parks Joyce A. Ebeling Parks Michael C. Payden Carolyne Wilder Peery Richard and Carol Pemberton Thomas R. Pemberton Stephen L. and Nancy B. Percy Lynn Marie Klocke Perrigo Jane Martin Perry Jay Perry Herman W. Peters Jr. Lester Peters Dixie Farnham Philipp Pickleman's Brett H. and Marriann W. Picotte Kerry and Denise Evelyn Pihana Maile Marie Lee Pihana Knial R. and Elena Ruth Piper Play It Again Sports Poague, Wall, Cox & Adams LLC Larry and Caroline Pohlman George William Potter William D. and Cathy Powell Andrea Jill Pratte Doyle E. and Gayle Cobb Puntney Paul J. and Dora Mae Purcell Quest Diagnostics Jessica L. Quint, DDS David M. Randerson Prentiss Rankin Darryl K. Redhage Reeves and Goff P.C. Terry J. and Susan Clark Reichert David Leo and Sylvia Remington John B. and Sharon K. Tally Renick Lois C. Rhodes Timothy Edward Rice Roberta W. Richey Dale M. and Sharon R. Link Riebold Robert A. Treuner Masonry Company Michael B. Roberts deceased*

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Honor Roll Corwyn James Robins Erick Louis and Angela Weicken Roe Steven L. Roedner Patricia A. Fulton Rogers Richard R. Rogers Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Rowe Restaurants Inc. Nora S. Rudd Marian Olson Rusk Clarice Bruss Sage Rick Errett and Aimee Sage Cheryl L. Gray Sager Gerald George Sahagian Dayna Forbes Salsgiver Joan Dishman Sampson Floyd C. Satterlee Jean A. Savina Caryl Stinson Schieszer Schlafly Beer Brewery Michael J. and Kimberly A. Schmidlin Gerald Schmidt Schmidt Farm Supply Rolf Dieter Schmitz Thomas Edwin Schneider Dorothy Storer Schnell John E. and Judith Yeast Schofield Daniel M. Schores Ronald B. Schowe John E. and Deborah Schultz Sally Ann Schwab Elizabeth Given Scott Sally Scott-Blackburn Bertha Mae Guenther Scrivner* Rebecca S. Shaw William T. Shay William and Wendy Slagle Sheehan Walter B. Shull Silver Dollar City Edna Evelyn Sims David G. Skelton Dexter Slagle Douglas D. Sleade Clayton L. Smith Elliott W. Doc Smith* James V. and Donna G. Smith Jill A. Smith Nancy J. Evans Smith Terry B. and M. Jane McClure Smith J. Darlene Smith-Grillos Beverly Bond Smull James W. and Lou Ann Brooks Snell Holly Geiger Snow Susan B. Kettenacker Spaulding David McClellan Spencer Chris and Deanna Marie Sporleder Gary G. and Karla Sprick James George Stamos Daniel and Janice Staniszewski Dan Stapleton State Farm Insurance Tom and Rosie Stauder Randy Stegelmeyer Laura L Steinbeck O. Otto and Carolyn J. Steinhaus Gary Lee and Venetta S. Rowlison Stephens Kenneth R. Stephens Jay and Mona Stevenson Dianne A. Dietz Stever John Robert Stewart Sharon L. Nipps Stinnett Dan Stockman Charles Gale Stowers Elizabeth Ann Stretz Jerry D. and Kristy Hanks Strickland

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Gilman H. and Kathleen Stroupe Stephen Stull and Rebbecca I. Fenton Supplement Nation LLC Miguel Aguon Taitano Robert N. and Pamela K. Tate James W. and Judith Vaughan Taylor Peggy Vernon Tessendorf Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Gail Grote Thoele Catherine J. Thogmorton Chandra Thomas Richard Thomas Mary Ella Thomasson Amy LeAnn Boehs Thompson Christian W. Thompson Harold Richard Thompson James E. and Elizabeth P. Thompson Kim Sinclair Thompson Tom Todd William B. Toelke Cary and Amy Tonioli Michael D. Trosper Sue Tucker Troutner Donald E. Tunks David Neal Turnbull United Methodist Church of Bernie United Methodist Women of Sikeston Nancy Ann Schwerdtfeger Ulmer Fredrick Jason Utlaut Russell and Janet Vahle Annette M. Van Frank J. Vielhaber III Kenneth L. and Louann M. Wilson Vogelmann Jane M. Tiemeyer Vogl James Alvin Vornberg B. Jeanne Wood Vosburgh Barbara Richardson Vossler Sandra L. Abayon Vyvoda Caleb Walker Dorsey Daniel Wallenmeyer Timothy Lance Walley Cody R. Wallingford Carter D. and Sandra S. Leech Ward Jerry W. Watson Steven Ray Watts Alan L. and Carol Proett Weatherford David A. Weiss Alice L. Campbell Wells Elwood G. and Helen Templeton Wells Judy Fletcher Wells David H. Wendleton Rebecca Taulbee and Bennie R. Wenzel Jr. Jennifer Wesselman Harold W. and Donna Westhues Richard N Westhues Bernice H. White Danika White Roy Don Sr. and Franchelle Vaughan Whitehead Robert Widener Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Steve and Carroll Flaspohler Wies Robert and Edris Wilhoit Robin Yvonne Willi Jim and Judy Williams Robert P. Williams Melissa Williams and Doug Solliday James M. Willis Nancy Wilson Gary and Kimberly Winkler Harlan and Kelli Wisdom Derry Allen Wiswall Joseph C. Witte

Fall 2017

Clinton and Carolyn Wofford Rosemary M. Wolf Sandra Shemwell Womack Gary E. and Mary Joan Wood Kathryn M. Landes Workman John Chris and Suzanne Claire Engel Wuetherich Samuel D. Yankee J. W. and Beth Hicks Youle Thomas E. Young Jr.

Green and Black Club (up to $100)

Douglas and Mary Pat Abele Keith A. Abernathy* Abigail's Roger Lee Adair Nancy F. Bollinger Adams Warren E. Alford Eva M. Allen Paul and Sharon Allgood Alliance Publications Inc. Gary G. and Mary Beth Anderson John and Jacquline Anderson Gary L. and Jenny Martin Anspach William Bruce Anton Teresa Joan Argent Donald and Sherry Arni Jeffrey A. Arrigo Howard Ross and Nancy Arment Asbury Christopher James Aschemann Dennis Ashford Association of Women for Education David P. and Emilie G. Atkins Ava USDA Office Ann M. Ayres William V. and Dorothy Jean Ayres Gary E. and Sara M. Hackley Bagby Jamie Talcott Baltezore Michael Allen and Mary E. Douglas Bancroft Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Dale A. Banks Jill Marie Barringhaus Kimberly Barry Marjorie K. Baskett Wilma Jean Dietzel Batchelor Richard G. Baumann Tom Beauchamp Mary J. Wood Beaver Sharon Tschappler Beavers Phillip R. Bechtold D. Gail Oonk Beck Shelbi Marie Becker Todd and Brenda Becker Debra R. Hockanson Beckman Phyllis Bell Sharon Bell John Alan Bellefeuille Erle L. and Danielle Bennett Jennifer Thurmon Bennett Judith M. Bentley Crystal L. Berry Joseph and Francoise Bien Elaine Vemmer Bierwirth Randy L. and Sue Biggerstaff Daniel Boyce Bilbary Valroy and Barbara A. Haas Binsbacher

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Nancy Ellen Moss Bird Jon Bishop Curtis and Cynthia L. Black Laura Marie Blair David P. Blalock Hilda Ann Haas Blevins Carol Charlwood Block Dianne Blume Carl D. Bockman Jr. Boonville Quick Lube Carol J Boothe Denny and Kathy Bopp Archie Theodore Bourbon Jr. Gene C. and Cindy Bowen John P. Bowie Richard Bradley Nathan Frank and Brenda Ann Breland Jennifer Stillwagon Brennecke Meredith Claire Brick Brian M. Broadus Travis Allan Brobst Alice Lucille Brockman Lexa Dalene Brooks Mary B. Brown Mindy Marshall Brown Don Brucks Charles Wes Buffington Joseph W. Bunch Lyle W. Burgess Paula Manson Burkhart Marguerite Burns Kenneth L. and Carla Robison Burres Melvin K. Burton Margaret J. Pettigrew Byerly Rodney S. Cable Adam K. and Dru Coleman Pyron Caldwell Thomas A. Caldwell John F. Camp Donna McCrea Campbell LeAnn Foster Campbell Campbell United Methodist Church of Springfield Barbara Marshall Campeol John Lewis Cannon* H. Gordon Carlson Bradley Joseph Carter Wanda Straube Carter Duane D. Casady Nettie N. Cherrington Kristin L. Cherry Kenneth Wilson Childers Jeffrey B. and Jennifer Bea Clark Clean Car Auto Rental Christopher D. Cleek Edward Allan Cline Catherine Cloyd Ronald and Oretha Cobb Russell E. Cobb Michael L. and Dianne Bell Cochran Pam A. Cochran Ralph L. and Barbara Jean Wirt Colby Karen J. Coleman Paul C. Collins Nita Marie Clark Colpitts Richard and Julie Combs Grace E. Adkisson Compton Roxanne L. Connell M.H. and Patti J. Connor Linda Hall Conrad Barry Steward Cook Harry E. Cook Deanna Rae Cooper Vernon and Doris Cooper

Honor Roll Gary Copeland Dan C. and Denise Quinley Cotton Leo J. Courter Georgia Gall Cowan J. Rick and Brenda D. Wright Cowart Sonia Sandau Cox Larry Crader Naomi R. Craig Mary Beth Crocker Jim and Jane Crooks Todd W. Dalzell Larry and Wanda Dame Dale M. and Anita S. Davis Kathy Davis Meagan N. Davis Paul S. and Debora Kirschman Davis Curtis A. Day Diane L. Day Susan M. Dearing A.H. and Pat Deitrick Delta Kappa Gamma Cynthia S. DiStefano Kathryn D. Dickey Richard Matthew Dickman James L. and Letitia A. Hicks Diekroeger William R. Dineen Barbara M. Thornton Dionne Jim Dishman Stevan John Doll Camilla Womack Dollins Shirley Faubion Dougherty Ross A. and Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Samuel W. Downing IV Debra T. Eaton Drane Patricia H. Drumm Brad Lee and Cynthia M. Dudenhoffer Mark and Becky Dudley Nancye K. Dunlap H. Kay Easton Wally J. and Kimberly Michalle Eaton Jerry and Karen Jean Ebbesmeyer Eco Zipline Tours Allen Lee and Sharon Sue Smith Edwards Patty Ehlers Mary Elizabeth Elders Dana R. and Margaret Thompson Elliott Susan D. Stephens Elrod David Embrey Blanche A. Bante Emerick Emerson Electric Company Anna Marie Esser Janet R. Evans Wendell L. Evans Jr. David and Debra Eversmeyer Nancie Peacocke Fadeley Jacquelyn J. Peterson Faenger William H. Fales David C. Fanter Brandon Shane and Jaime Lee Faubion Robert Louis and Velma Fae Ragsdale Felt Margaret Shrout Fencken Julia M. Kirk Film John D. and Helen Irene Morris Finley Pamela Finney Nancy L. Fisher Ted and Julie Fisher Laura Allman Fleetwood V. Bailey Flemming Ashley Olivia Fletcher Michael and Rhonda Foote Sylvia M. Forbes

Angela S. Baker Fore Kelsey Danielle Forqueran Kent Lee and Jo-Ellen Ballak Forrest David Fortel and Hope I. Tinker Marie J. Fortier Herman Lee Fortman John Edward Foster Charles and Amy Ann Utterback Foutes Stephen Andrew Foutes Robert C. Frank Robin Gus and Sandra Dreyzehner Frank Megan Elizabeth Freese Richard Harold Fricke Florence A. Chesnutt Friedrichs Wilbert A. Fritz Joshua D. and Terin Christine Fuemmeler Fred F. Fuller GE Foundation Samuel Blake Gaddy Kathrynn Claire Gaines Marde Kay Kent Gann Austin James Gardner Alberta Runge Garrett Levern Gaskin Jr. Margaret Mae Gebhardt Whalen Gemyle and Dionne Natalie George Elinor Simmons Gerdes Emily Jean Gerhardt Karen Young Gerke Levi Herbert Gerke Judy M. Gerken Vickie Lou Gerken Martin Henry II and Erin Briana Paulsmeyer Gerloff Sandra S. Gilkey Chris and Denise M. Wilson Gissenaas Benjamin D. and Lacey Elizabeth Gladden Shirley Alexander Golembeck Jack G. Goodman David B. and Debbie A. Goodwin James S. and Rebecca Gordon Gary and Maria C. Gose Robert S. and Gina Gould Eula Stegner Brown Gowan Henry B. and Claudia Graham Phyllis Grant John Jason Graves Wallace G. and Ina Turner Gray Daniel W. Green John M. and Diane Foster Gregory Steven M. Griffin Dorothy J. Morgan Grimm Mary-Ellen Singer Grisham Joseph A. and Yvonne M. Gulino Ginger Steele Gutshall Bonnie J. Hackley William E. Hagedorn Terry and Susan E. Haggard Duane R. Hall Dana L. Hamilton John C. and Patricia Dinwiddie Hamlin Janet Hammen Margaret E. Smith Hankewich* Kirk W. and Marcia L. Hansen Marsha R. Standley Hansen David and Susan Peters Harbison Arthur T. Hardwicke Mary Anne Harp JoAnn Marie George Harper Dorothy L. Rupp Harrell

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Barbara Conway Harris Paige L. Harrison Denise M. Haskamp James B. and Regina M. Haskamp Constance Bolger Hayes Debra Ann Heggemann Joanne Schnell Heisler Cindy Hemme Robert L. Hemmerla David Allen and Cynthia Spaugh Henderson Helen Moon Henderson* Robert J. Henderson Jr. Gary and Anita K. Scott Henry Gregory L. and Theresa M. Bartley Hession Marc Hibbard Jane Lammers Hicklin Heather Lessly Hilgedick William R. Hilgeman Jane Leach Hill Marilyn Steele Hill Stephen A. and Starr Hampel Himmel William Wallace Hix Tabatha BreAnn Hoback Jennifer J. Hogan Karen Bruce Hollandsworth Nathan Thomas and Laura Mae Stegeman Holtmeyer Holtwick Chiropractic Home Oil Company Richard A. and Eleanor June Hartley Hopper Jeana R. Koen Houf Howard County Veterinary Service Virgil Keith Howe Paul D. Howell Mary Hrdina Randall G. Hubbard Kelsie A Huddleston Alice J. Tschappler Huebner Jason Humphrey Gene and Kay Hunt Sarah Louise Hutchinson Patsy S. Huth Hyvee of Columbia George E. Innes Jr. Linda L. Innes James W. and Sylvia A. Ireland Carlis D. Jackman Antoinette Monique Jackmon Charles M. Jackson Larry R. Jackson Linda L. Morrison Jackson Carolyn Jacobs Charissa JarboeGale Reginald Charles and Chastity J. Jeff Daryl and Karen Jefferies Christina A. Binggeli Johnson Harold Milton Johnson Kimberly Weilbrenner Johnson Lorea Ann Johnson Parker Johnson Susan Johnson William C and Barbara B Johnson Justin E. Jones Laura Elizabeth Topel Jones Martha A Jones Susanna H Jones Julius Juracsik Norma Deen Lirely Juracsik Gerald Kaimann Jordan Elizabeth Karnes Bobbie W Keeney Rachel Elizabeth Keim

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Patrick O. and Sandy Kelley Dorothy J. Slaughter Kennedy Jayne E. Keil Kessler Hannah Summers Kiddoo Karen Kienker Randy L. and Katrina Michelle Rockot Kimble Brian Paul King John W. King Randle King Constance M. Kingore Joshua A. Kirby Ronald Dale Kirk Dian C. Braun Kittle Marion Greene Kraich Merlin and Ann Kreutzer Marianna Carr Krotz Jane Ellen Kruse Liane Kuhn Gary W. Kunze John Kurtz David and Sarah J. Felgar Kuschel L.T.S. Club of Fayette Allen W. and Cheryl Ladage C. Gary Ladd Lambda Chapter of Phi Beta Mu Marcia Kay Cline Lambert Phyllis Nagel Lambert Linda Jane Lampkin Kenneth Eugene and Sherry Jeager Lang Pamela T. Lovelett Lauderback Addie Rebecca Layne C. Donald Lee Mary Ann Lefmann Leet Robert and Rebecca Legler Courtney Marie Leonard James Foster Leonard Brian and Beth Unser Lesemann Nancy Wright Lewis Vera Singleton Lewis L. Arlen and Janet Schroeder Liberty Gary Wayne and Sarah Davis Linhart R. Dale and Marjorie Ann Linhart Paul H. Linn Memorial United Methodist Church Amanda Marie Linneman Betty Sue Liter Leif Lomo Susan K. Long Terrance G Long Mike and Becky Lott Ashley Nichole Lough Anthony James Love Joe D. and Vicki L. Lovelace Karen A. Lovette Joanne E. Lowe Robert E. and Linda S. Lowe Samuel Edgar and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Laura J. Lucchesi Richard and Patricia M. Luebbert Don L. Lynch David Lyons E. Elgar and Carol S. Macy Bill and Linnie Maggard Justin T. and Rebecca Rae Dowell Malter Emmitt Lionel Manion Jack C. Manning Lewis C. Mantels Chris Marks Jesse Aaron Marks Dona M. Marlow Howard W. Marshall deceased*

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Honor Roll Larry J. and Sue Gillilan Martin Steve Martin Carol A. Matkin Martinez Dale L. Mason Beverly K. Williams Mattli Larry D. Mattson John Paul Maynard Benjamin Houston and Julie Jane Parrish McAnelly Sara Grimes McBeth Thomas James McBroom Marilee McCallister Ramona E. Skinner McCarty Livia Still McCauslin Carlos D. McCullough David McCullough Kenneth O McCutcheon Jim and Cindy McFarland Maurice L. and Wanda C. Wirt McGill Thomas Harold McGowan Frank L. McKinzie Brian Patrick McMillan Marilyn Shepard McMillan MaryAnna Hickman McNeel Jan McNiel Carl and Octavia Hubbard McQuitty Wiley R. and Maryellen McVicker Vernon Meckfessel Stanley E. Mehrhoff Gerald Messer Dawn A. Palmer Messerla Frederick Herman Meyer Jr. Mary Ellen Meyer Alan Christian and Dorothy L. Michel Midwest Autoworks David and Valerie Miller Mary Caroline Miller Robert Hugh and Laura Ann Gaddis Miller Rodney Miller Ruth Wall Miller Jon M. Millner Judith Mitchell Nancy C. Fortune Mitchell Linda A. Sperry Koenig Mizell Glen A. and Paula J. Mohan John C. and Carol A. Best Moll Amber Renae Monnig Liz Monnig Shelley M. Monnig Eldon L. Montgomery Finley Montgomery Michael Montgomery Bill Mooney Shirley L. Parks Moore James Allan and Molly Marie Gipson Morain Janice Doll Morand Dennis R. Morgan Elizabeth Ann Morgan Julie Schreiner Morgan Jay O. Morris Katherine Marie Morris Sarah D. Moulder Donald R. and Ann B. Mowery James H. Mueller Levi J. Mueller Matthew Christopher and Amy Mueller Darren Douglas and Sarah E. Bussman Munns Betsy Ann Murphy Dennis and Jeanne Murphy Joanne M. Eiken Murphy Robert Arthur and Kathleen Moore

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Murphy Shirley Jo-Ann Murphy Kenneth Scott Myers Matthew C Myers John Thomas and Linda Roche Nagle Debra Marie Nation Kenneth A and Sharon Kay Adams Nation Steven and Amy M. Wies Nation Frances Karen Lauritson Nelson O. David Niswonger II Kate Diane Nolte M. Craig and Victoria Nolte Hugh Oliver and Carolyn S. Muller Nourse Ashley Mychal Novak Emily L. Nunnelly Gene P. and Janet W. Nuse Peggy E O'Connell Richard D. and Emily Jean Bishop O'Dell Todd D. and Christina Oberlin Kyle Eugene Oberweather Michael and Linda Schmidt Offineer Keith Edgel and Kelly A. Johnson Ogle Bob Oliver Carol Oliver John Oliver Lawrence R. Oliver David and Lesley Oswald Ozark Quick Lube F. Dan and Linda E. Frazee Page Sara Ann Settle Palmer Darren and Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier William Steven Parr William Parker and Jacquelyn A. Borg Parrish Jennifer Parsons Richard Joseph Partise Carl W. Patterson Donald G. and Julia Pesek Mitch and Cindy Peters Shirley J. Peterson Charlotte Thompson Pflum John D. Phillippe Doris V. Hackley Phillips Sandra E. Pieta Kalani Ray Pihana Sam Pikey Rho D. Pipes Jesse LeRoy and Donna S. Pollmann Charles Polson and Dina M. Haskamp-Polson Paul and Stacy L. Skelton Ponder Paul Porneluzi and Dana L. Morris Dennis K. and Bonnie Potter Claudia Powell Win Prather Carol A. Ridder Pregge Sharon Kay Powers Prokovich Vicki S. Purdy Margaret E. Murray Quinn Jeffrey A. Radel A. Cody and Nicole E. Long Rader Mary Jo Saffarrans Ragar Della Rains William Michael Rambo III Daniel P. Ramsey David R. and Ruth Allersmeyer Randall Randolph County Sheriff's Office Raymond and Cynthia Rasor Barbara Suchland Reed Bradford J Reed

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Gary K. and Sharon K. Rees Christina Pedroli Reilly Misty L. Tefft Ressel Clifford W. Reynolds Nancy Asher Reynolds B. Cliff and Patricia McClain Rice Howell B. and Kathy Lynn Rice Dale O. Richardson Kayla Jeanne Richardson Thomas W. and Deborah V. Richmond John W. and Karen L. Ridge Russ Riley Patti Robb Peggy Sue Purvis Robb Cresencia Roberts Kelly Jo Rohrbach Rolling Pin Bakery Ann Romines Elizabeth Ann Magee Rooks E. Eugene and Jane Taylor Rooney James B. Rose Marilyn Young Roseberry David B. Ross M. Louise Gibson Rouchka Jill Rouse Sandra J. Weaver Rowell Daniel Wayne and Amy Jo Royston Bill L. Rudeseal Mark and Threasa Ryan Melanie A. Simmons Ryberg Lucille Salerno Sharon Electa Salmons Marion Sanders Nancy Elizabeth Sanders Ronnie W. Sanders Christopher and Irene Sansoucie Dennis and Jacqueline M. Sapp Barbara Saunders Brennan James and Tina Conrow Scanlon Marie Oldham Scheiter Kitty Schewe J. Matthew and Cassandra Eversmeyer Schieffer Frank J. Schmer III William A. and Cheryl Edwards Schmidt Stanley L. Schroeder Terry Schroer Michelle Elizabeth Schuler Robert L. Sears Robert Alan Sees Susan L. Sendelweck Donna J Setterberg Leremie Wayne Shaffer Shakespeare's Pizza Leon Jason Shaw M. Dale and Penny Pihana Shaw Robert and Carolyn J. Strother Shaw Jennifer A. Schoch Shepard Kyle Shepard Ann Brookshire Sherer-Simpson Matthew Alan and Stasia Sherman Ryan B. and Nicole Brianne Sanders Sherman Deborah M. Pennington Shields Jim L. and Elta Spicer Shields Amber Elizabeth Shipman Melissa Williams Shipman Charleen Jones Shipp Aaron Steven and Sabrina Lynn Shockley Patrick S. Simpson William Allen Sip Jr. Barbara Anne Sears Sjulin

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Scott A. and Melissa Green Skinner Phillip L Slaton Christy L. Carter Smiley Carma J. Smith Frederick E. and Gayla Renfrow Smith Janice M. Smith Jerie L. Smith Kathleen Welch Smith Katie Theresa Smith Sherry L. Scrivner Smith Terry Henderson Snodgrass Vincent Sollecito Lynn R. Solomon Alda Goodwin Sommer Larry W. and Sue Mutti Sonner Lois Noland Souders Richard M. and Janice L. Kemper Spathelf Cindy Spaulding Wanda Richards Spivey Linda Stagina Jerry D. Statler Heath Steeby Trevor M. Stein John D. and Luann D. Sterling David A. Stewart Sharon Smyth Stickney N. Keith Stockberger Kristine L. Stodgel Robert H. and Mary M. Stone William F. and Janice L. Hoevel Stone Stone Hill Winery Robert S. Strader Larry Ralph Stratton Dennis and Marcia Strickland Carrie Ann Strodtman Judith Anne Strodtman Richard Strodtman Ronald and Leasa M. Strodtman Christopher Dewayne Stroup Fred and Willie Stroupe Jeannine Arp Stutsman Albert W. Swafford Judy Swank Corey M. Swischer Kathryn R. Purvis Tankersley Angela Roach Taylor Carolyn J. Rogers Telthorst Denise Terry Elizabeth D. Fitch Terry Anna Camille Thies Jean Eisenstein Thompson Kimberly K. Thomson Lucile Thurman Colleen Byrne Thurmon Mary Ann Ellis Tilden Lealure Tindall Susan Porter Tinge Susan Annette Todd Mawon Toe-Barclay Jessica Maine Travlos Rick W. Tremain Robert Tucker Anne Sillers Turner Laurie A. Muns Turner Lynn and Cindy Tyree Patsy Clark Tyrrell Mabel E. Porter Unser David Van Allen David R. and Lola M. Cooper Van Horn Kent and Alice J. Weil Van Landuyt Jennifer Vandelicht Matthew T. and Elizabeth Vander Vennet Rebecca A. Varner

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Honor Roll Michael Vaughn Beverly Everett Vestal Charlotte E. Ramsey Vetsch Karen and Steva Vialle Timothy M. and Betty A. Vicente Paul E. and Mary Lee Burke Vivian Michael Vogelgesang Mary Melkersman Vollmer R. E. Voorheis Linda Waage Carolyn Shride Wadlinger Joe L. Walcott Keith E. and Connie Sue Brooks Walk Kyle Walk Gladys M. Walker Thelma Jeanne Yoder Walker Sandra Offutt Walters William R. and Constance E. Walters Donald and Mary Waltman Ned Joseph and Margaret Louise Nelden Wantz Charlotte Davis Watchinski Samuel and Beth Watkins John S. and Anne M. Watters Richard L. and Janice M. Watts Charles and Darlene Weathers Wendell W. Weber Carol Anne Wegener Wade M. and Sonya M. Welton Wesley United Methodist Church of Springfield Carol R. West John Wheeler Patrick L. Wheeler Karen Whisenant Dean E. White Marilyn A. Whitehead Joy E. or Mary J. Whitener David Whitney Leander Widhalm Robert Paul and Martha Gray Wiegers Lonna B. Wilke Gary E. and Jeanne B. Wilkinson JoAnne Allersmeyer Williams Marilyn Knabe Williams Marvin Anthony Williams Stephen E. Williams Jan Millner Williamson Clyde Willis J. Sharon Heffron Wilson Richard C. and Kathryn A. Winegard William Kellar and Brenda Winkelmeyer Sarah Bass Witkowski

Thomas J. Wittmuss Peter J. and Laura Hawkins Wolfe Leland Basil Womack Fredric Elmer Wood Lois Jean Kiser Wood Bryce Harraway Wooldridge Rosemary Nixon Word Dean and Mary Wright Nathan C. and Amanda N. Wright Alan E. Wyckoff Lois Jean Boettcher Wyman Edwin and Joanne Madden Yaeger Nicolette Annette Yevich Cecile Young Shauna Young Irene Zeiger Russell Zellner Dorothy Ritter Zimmerman Wayne and Judy Zoellner Sandra J. Zuzich Combined Names Roberta W. Schlanker David R. and Pamela Schmieg Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Ruth A. Henderson Sears N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Gary Allan and Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Sondra Sercu Spalding James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Eva L. Hensley Steger Joseph Vincent Swisher Bennie N. and Robin Bage Till John Cortes Tincher Toyota Motor Engineering Elnora E. Tucker Laurence R. and Sylvia Kelso Tucker M. Kathy Vieth J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Franklin F. Wallis W. Randall Washburn Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. Shirley Wegener Westlake Williams-Keepers Rose Mary Barco Winegardner Lyman Ralph Wood Shirley F Wright Richard G. and Linda S. Wyatt Thomas L. Yancey Keith W. Young Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck Brett and Julie Ann Biesemeyer Ziegler William and Beverly Laidley Zimmerman

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1854 Society Members of the 1854 Society make an impact in the lives of current students by supporting the Central Annual Scholarship Fund with gifts of $1,000 or mor annaully AIG Matching Grants Program AT&T Federal Political Action Committee J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Addison Biological Laboratory R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander Don V. Allemann Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Robert F. Anderson Judith Ann Apel Donald Lee and Mary Della Lenger Armitage David W. and Nancy Bandy Robert C. and Debbie Barnes Howard J. and Celia Roberts Barnhard Barbara A. Bartee Mark Q. and Lois Barton Earl F. and Sunny Bates Virginia Wood and C. Fred Bergsten Ronald Oliver Bolm Barbara Burcham Brumitt J. Douglas Burton David W. and Carol Platt Butler Lauretta R. Byrd Eleanor Rudd Calvert John M. and Jacqueline Allred Cheary Coil Construction Inc. Commercial Trust Company Community Health Systems ConocoPhillips Robert E. and Becky Courtney Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Joe Wes Davis Jr. Matthew T. and Wendy F. Biache Dawson Linda L. Hightower Day James C. Denneny III Susan Markland Donnelly Roger D. and Judy Drake John W. and Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Larry T. and Nancy Woodward Drebes Joy Drewel M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Gerald Lee Early Paul A. and Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Nancy Lou Ellis Ernst & Young Foundation Sally A. Firestone Joy Dodson and John A. Flanders Frances Lucille Foster Jay L. Frost Chad and Sally Gaines Paul M. Galatas Keith A. and Susan Gary Joseph E. Geist John O. and Beth Hammond Gooch Janet Jacobs Gooding Maurice B. and Edna Mae Graham

Jean Borgelt and Don A. Gruenewald Rita J. Gulstad H & R Block Foundation Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Michael J. and Sarah Ellen Kocher Hahn Robert L. Hahne Thomas S. Hahs Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Robert A. and Cindy Harlan Donald F. and Lynette Haenssler Harrison Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Robert H. and Sandra Hodge Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller John H. and Nancy Balzer Holt Gail D. and Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Robert S. Hughes Charles W. Hull David R. and Meghann Kathleen Teague Hutchison Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison IBM Matching Grants Program Marianne E. and David Inman Inovatia Laboratories LLC Timothy and Valerie Jackman Aaron Mathew and Jaqlyne S. Jackson Janet L. Jacobs Joshua E. and Sarah Jacobs William H. and Patsy J. Jacobs L. W. Jacobs IV and Kelly Jacobs Ivan C. III and Grace Donaldson James Jack L. and Lenora Stone Jost J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr George W. and Shouli Kessinger James M. and Kay Kimbell Paul W. King Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. Ralph E. Knowles Jr. William D. Langworthy Glenn Wilber Lawrence Clyde G. and Mary Sue Weaver Lear Robert W. Leech Carl O. and Catherine Hampton Lester James M. Luetjen James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank Elizabeth Wood Marshall Merle and Kathy Masonholder William D. and Elizabeth J. McIntosh W. Darrell Meyer* W. Kirk Meyer and Kristy Ott-Meyer Gail Nelson and Paul K. Meyers Max Michael Michael M. Miserocchi Missouri Conference UMC Missouri Employers Mutual Thomas and Lisa Mosley Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Albert F. III and Etta Mae Mutti

Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Frederick C. Nix Karen A. Nordquist Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Richard L. and Karen Parker Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Janice Egner Peerson Robert T. and Carolyn Summers Perry Gary L. Phillips Kyle Eugene and Kellie Piesbergen Platz Michael H. Ponder Thomas E. and Marla Witis Pundmann Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear William James and Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint Braxton P. and Judith Engel Rethwisch Jacquelynn Knight Richmond Patricia Brown Robertson O. A. Robinson III and Anne D. Robinson Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe Margaret Peters Sandring* Michael A. Scardina John J. Schade David P. and Arlene M. Schinke Roberta W. Schlanker David R. and Pamela Schmieg

Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Ruth A. Henderson Sears N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Gary Allan and Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Sondra Sercu Spalding James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Eva L. Hensley Steger Joseph Vincent Swisher Bennie N. and Robin Bage Till John Cortes Tincher Toyota Motor Engineering Elnora E. Tucker Laurence R. and Sylvia Kelso Tucker M. Kathy Vieth J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Franklin F. Wallis W. Randall Washburn Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. Shirley Wegener Westlake Williams-Keepers Rose Mary Barco Winegardner Lyman Ralph Wood Shirley F Wright Richard G. and Linda S. Wyatt Thomas L. Yancey Keith W. Young Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck

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2016-17 CLASS HONOR ROLL Class of 1939 Mary Louise Johnson Forbes* Margaret E. Smith Hankewich*

Class of 1941 Judith Jackson Blair David E. Smith Jr. Elliott W. Doc Smith*

Class of 1942 Deronda Bird Page John D. Sterling Jr.

Class of 1943 Emily Firestone Guion Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Gordon G. Shields

Class of 1944 Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge* William Parker Parrish George Will Shirley* Elnora E. Tucker

Class of 1945 Jamie Talcott Baltezore Mary Headrick Barenkamp Robert Henry Barkelew John Lewis Cannon* Helen Moon Henderson* C. Donald Lee Robert W. Leech Dale O. Richardson Wendell W. Weber

Class of 1946 Warren E. Alford Carl D. Bockman Jr. Charles J. Cardwell Patsy Schnell Green Jeanne Pegues Lawing O. David Niswonger II Mary Morrison Stitt Thelma Jeanne Yoder Walker

Class of 1947 Martha Parrish Chapman Martha Jean Ott Cutler Donald Allen Davis Sr. Mildred Kamp Dowling William E. Fennel Kenneth L. Martin Carlos D. McCullough Orpha Ochse Jacquelyn A. Borg Parrish Eva L. Hensley Steger

Class of 1948 Richard L. Dalton Ina Turner Gray Wallace G. Gray Jr. Marian Berniece Carter Harmon William D. Hartzler Norman J. Haupt Mayo Givens Kasling Helen L. Johnson Matkins

Marjorie Crews McMillan Jean Eisenstein Thompson Lyman Ralph Wood

Class of 1949 Barbara J. Gunn Bryan Lyle W. Burgess Esther A. Howard Cup Choy Mary Gaines Easterday Robert H. Easterday V. Bailey Flemming Patricia Gainey Margaret E. Davis Hamra Gerald M. Hoxworth Jayne E. Keil Kessler Ralph E. Knowles Jr. Anne Ruth Brower Ledbetter Patricia Brown Robertson Bertha Mae Guenther Scrivner* Charleen Jones Shipp Wanda Richards Spivey Dorothy Ritter Zimmerman

Class of 1950 Barbara A. Bartee Mark Q. Barton D. Gail Oonk Beck Margaret Rich Cook Georgia Gall Cowan John Milton Cozean Elizabeth A. May Edwards Robert Louis Felt Carol A. Calvert Fricke Frances Hardy Hoxworth Bedford F. Knipschild Jr. Marion Greene Kraich Mary Groce Merrifield Everett D. Powell Jane Ann Latham Powell Gerald Schmidt Daniel M. Schores Robert L. Sears Nancy Ann Schwerdtfeger Ulmer B. Jeanne Wood Vosburgh Rose Mary Barco Winegardner Leland Basil Womack

Class of 1951 Robert Dean Brown David W. Butler Carolyn N. Rhodes Chaney Marion Sherman Cooley William Edward Cooley Glenn A. Cox Jr. Carol J. Prebble Crossley O. Dean Ehlers* Frances Lucille Foster Paul M. Galatas Janet Jacobs Gooding Sam M. Guenther Barbara Conway Harris Mary Ann Lefmann Leet Shirley C. Stewart Mason Mary Louise McWilliams Caroline Smith Miller Charlotte Thompson Pflum Rosemary Vineyard Richardson

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Dorothy Storer Schnell Barbara Anne Sears Sjulin O. Otto Steinhaus Jr. Dorsey Daniel Wallenmeyer

Class of 1952 Harold E. Beasley Eleanor Rudd Calvert M. David Dealy Jr. Barbara M. Thornton Dionne Nancie Peacocke Fadeley Ben Lee Guenther George R. Hanna Joanne Schnell Heisler Elroy H. Hines Betty Switzer Hutson William H. Jacobs Robert W. Kleinschmidt Glenn Wilber Lawrence Elizabeth Ann Evans Luther Don L. Lynch Donald L. Northington Lewis C. Odneal Rho D. Pipes Dexter Slagle Mary Ann Ellis Tilden Carolyn Shride Wadlinger Rosemary Nixon Word

Class of 1953 Joe E. Belew James M. Berger Gail Preuss Berthe Lucy Aufdenberg Dealy Virginia Gossom Dieckgrafe Shirley Faubion Dougherty Carl R. Dulgeroff Wendell L. Evans Jr. Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Robert L. Hemmerla Marilyn Steele Hill Virgil Keith Howe Dorothy N. Kauffman Hughes Gail D. Hughes Robert S. Hughes Frederick Herman Meyer Jr. Rose M. Diekroeger Palmer Jerry D. Statler Miguel Aguon Taitano Harold W. Westhues

Class of 1954 Charles J. Berthe Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Nancy Ellen Moss Bird Joy Drewel* Sue Shields Evans Velma Fae Ragsdale Felt Margaret Shrout Fencken Alberta Runge Garrett Helen Virginia Held Griese Thomas S. Hahs Latham Bennett Henkey Margaret Thompson Hewitt John H. Holt Jr. Emmitt Lionel Manion Shirley L. Parks Moore Carolyn S. Muller Nourse Willard Glennon Owens Doris V. Hackley Phillips Margaret Peters Sandring*

Edna Evelyn Sims N. Keith Stockberger Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Donald E. Tunks Beverly Everett Vestal Joanne Madden Yaeger Thomas L. Yancey

Class of 1955 Mary J. Wood Beaver Barbara A. Steele Bregant Mary June Birbeck Bush Mary Lu Graves Dorothy J. Morgan Grimm Robert L. Hood Ruth Reid Johnson C. Jeanie Muff Jones George A. Luther Lois Nadine Turner Mordt Phyllis Clarke Northington Hugh Oliver Nourse Jesse LeRoy Pollmann Joan Dishman Sampson Charlotte E. Ramsey Vetsch Delores Bland Woodward Ralph Lee Woodward Jr. Alan E. Wyckoff

Class of 1956 Barbara Miller Alexander William LaFayette Armontrout Jane Ash Belew William Eugene Borchardt Jerry D. Byrd James L. Diekroeger Samuel W. Downing IV Albert Owen Griese Elbert Haenssler Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Arthur T. Hardwicke Nancy Balzer Holt John D. Hutcherson Carolyn Johnson Kemper Robert J. LaMore William D. Langworthy Dorothy Gould Luther Carol A. Matkin Martinez Ruth Wall Miller Carolyn A. Collins Mitch Carolyn Sanford Newburn Dixie Farnham Philipp Caryl Stinson Schieszer Jim L. Shields Donald R. Sipes Gloria Runge Speer Joseph Vincent Swisher James E. Thompson

Class of 1957 Anthony Joseph Blanchfield Patricia Blaylock Blanchfield Margaret J. Pettigrew Byerly LeAnn Foster Campbell Paul C. Collins Grace E. Adkisson Compton Jack G. Goodman Eula Stegner Brown Gowan June Carol Kraemer Hoffman George E. Innes Jr. Dorothy J. Slaughter Kennedy

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Robert A. Kountz* Lester E. Lorenz David McCullough Wanda C. Wirt McGill Frederick C. Nix Carol A. Ridder Pregge Douglas D. Sleade Ted P. Smith Sondra Sercu Spalding Jeannine Arp Stutsman John Cortes Tincher Sue Tucker Troutner Shirley Wegener Westlake Franchelle Vaughan Whitehead Roy Don Whitehead Sr.

Class of 1958 Nancy F. Bollinger Adams R. Frederick Alexander Kenneth C. Anderson Ralph H. Anderson Jr. Robert C. Badger Jr. Wilma Jean Dietzel Batchelor Martha S. Edmonds Benschoter Keith T. Berry Lynn Reese Burks Sandra Kay Simpson Burks Barbara Marshall Campeol Curtis A. Day Morris F. Dearing Letitia A. Hicks Diekroeger Harlo L. Donelson John W. Drakesmith Larry T. Drebes Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Marva G. McBride Iglehart Jack L. Jost Lenora Stone Jost Wayne C. Kidwell Maurice L. McGill Elta Spicer Shields Louise Painter Smith Nancy J. Evans Smith James W. Snell Lou Ann Brooks Snell Larry W. Sonner Mabel E. Porter Unser William Zimmerman

Class of 1959 George Rodgers Adams John J. Barry Virginia Wood Bergsten Eugene Biermann Elaine Bridwell-Kidwell C. Alan Brueggemann Barbara Jean Wirt Colby Ralph L. Colby Paul Thomas Crews Herman A. Crisler Jr. Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Beth Hammond Gooch Dorothy L. Rupp Harrell Fred R. Hilgeman Patricia Phillips Hilgeman Alice Jo Harper Jackson H. Kay Fothergill Jenkins L. Arlen Liberty deceased*

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Honor Roll Helen E. Proctor Lomangino Leonard N. Lomangino Judith Kapp McGuire W. Darrell Meyer* Frances Karen Lauritson Nelson John Ferol Overfelt Gary L. Phillips David McClellan Spencer David Mack Stewart Robin Bage Till Jerry W. Watson Kathryn M. Landes Workman Donald W. Wright Edwin Yaeger Samuel D. Yankee

J. Garth Leigh Carl O. Lester Janet Schroeder Liberty Leann Conyers Lindsey Alan Christian Michel Patsy Houts Miller Robert Lothair Miller Charles J. Owens Michael C. Payden Virginia Terry Preston Judith Yeast Schofield Elizabeth Given Scott Alda Goodwin Sommer Sue Mutti Sonner Jacquelyn Hawker Whitworth Barbara Madden Wright

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Class of 1962

Don V. Allemann Ardith Haley Anderson William V. Ayres Shirley Mae Brown Sonia Sandau Cox Jo Nell Parrott Dearing Virginia McCoy Frede Marjorie VanHorn Fredrickson Jay L. Frost John O. Gooch Maurice B. Graham Robert L. Hahne Robert William Iglehart Charlotte Wills Kimbrough John W. King Paul A. Lebeck MaryAnna Hickman McNeel Robert Arthur Murphy Albert F. Mutti III Janice Egner Peerson Darryl K. Redhage Roberta W. Schlanker Charles Gale Stowers Bennie N. Till Elwood G. Wells Helen Templeton Wells James G. Weston Fredric Elmer Wood Beth Hicks Youle Beverly Laidley Zimmerman

Mary Della Lenger Armitage Judith Kay Behnke Judith Ann Moore Bierman Anne Coates-Conaway George Allen Derrieux Janet R. Evans John Daniel Ferrier Laura Allman Fleetwood Mary-Ellen Singer Grisham Robert D. Hall Mary Anne Estes Herrick Charles Edward Herrman Eleanor June Hartley Hopper Harold Milton Johnson Anne Raine Joyce Julius Juracsik Gary E. Justice Ronald Dale Kirk Donna Shy Kubik Barbara Anne Davis Lipstadt Laura E. Perry Massie Kathleen Moore Murphy Carl W. Patterson Mary Jo Saffarrans Ragar W. Michael Reid John E. Schofield Gary C. Simpson William Allen Sip Jr. Georgia Elwell Stewart Peggy Vernon Tessendorf J. Sharon Heffron Wilson Joseph C. Witte Lois Jean Boettcher Wyman

Class of 1961 Jenice F. Renfro Ambelang Lucy C. Bryan Barlow Earl F. Bates Logan Johnson Bennett Jr. C. Fred Bergsten Patricia Trotter Brawner Joanne M. Bynum Mary Jane Crigler H. Kay Easton Marylin Gibson Fisher Robert C. Frank Ronald Lee Frede Anthony Frances Geiser Elinor Simmons Gerdes Denzil J. Hawes-Davis William Wallace Hix Jane E. Banta Hopkins John R. Hopkins Jr. Richard A. Hopper Anita Allison Jarvis Ruth Marie Gassner Jones Norma Deen Lirely Juracsik LaDonna Henry Justice

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Class of 1963 Ida M. Bueker Anderson Nancy Avery Bartmess Julie Weaver Bennett Carol Charlwood Block Robert Lake Bryant Jerry E. Burge Jo Ann Noce Burkart Kenneth S. Burton Nancy Woodward Drebes Donna Gail Pratt Engel Julia M. Kirk Film Carolyn Cates Fonteyn Charles Richard Huddleston Robert Louis Johnson Carol A. Joyce Carol Jones Koch Nancy Elizabeth Khalifah Moyer Lynne Handkins Murphy Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Judy Ann Martin Parsons

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George William Potter Marilyn Young Roseberry Marian Olson Rusk David P. Schinke Frank J. Schmer III Carolyn Schler Snell Kenneth R. Stephens Dianne A. Dietz Stever John Robert Stewart Patsy Clark Tyrrell

Class of 1964 Karen Kieffer Meister Acheson Donald Lee Armitage Iva Lou Alcorn Banning Thomas Ray Banning Charles Wes Buffington Judith Lynn Hawkins Burge Anetha Jo Brown Combs Jerry P. Combs Harry E. Cook Linda L. Hightower Day James Wilfred Diggs Jerry Allen Fletcher Jo-Ellen Ballak Forrest Kent Lee Forrest John Edward Foster Brenda Sue Bruce Fountain Cassandra Carlock Herrman Elaine M. Hilgeman Robert N. Hix Charles W. Hull Katherine Anne Brooks Johnson George W. Kessinger Lydia L. Breedlove Klocke Annetta L. Lenzi Lamb Jim Lamb Patricia Sue O’Dell Lundquist Lewis C. Mantels Sara Grimes McBeth John C. Moll R. Philip Morris II David C. Powell Mary Lynn Kirk Reid Braxton P. Rethwisch Clifford W. Reynolds Richard R. Rogers Ann Romines Jane Taylor Rooney Floyd C. Satterlee Kathleen Welch Smith James H. Steele Larry Ralph Stratton James W. Taylor Judith Vaughan Taylor C. Craig Thornsberry Sandra S. Leech Ward Stephen E. Williams Richard G. Wyatt

Class of 1965 Dennis Ashford O. Nelson Auer Bert A. Barnes Celia Roberts Barnhard Anne B. Blanton Alice Lucille Brockman Alan L. Brotherton Guy E. Callison Wanda Straube Carter Nita Marie Clark Colpitts Raelene Casatta Derrieux Barbara Stocker Diggs

Camilla Womack Dollins Sheila Beckett Early Susan D. Stephens Elrod Jacquelyn J. Peterson Faenger Robin Gus Frank Sandra Dreyzehner Frank Patricia A. Hamilton Robert B. Harvey Vicki Reynolds Harvey Robert D. Hoehn Alice J. Tschappler Huebner Gilbert Gene Humphrey Roehl W. Johnson Ronald F. Knigge Kenneth Eugene Lang Bruce R. Maier Eugene F. W. Martin Larry J. Martin Gail Nelson Meyers Nancy C. Fortune Mitchell Linda A. Sperry Koenig Mizell Carol A. Best Moll Dward A. Moore Jr. John Albert Moxley Jane Martin Perry Robert T. Perry Michael H. Ponder William D. Powell Sharon K. Tally Renick Judith Engel Rethwisch M. Louise Gibson Rouchka Jill Rouse Jack E. Rubey Sharon Goodman Rubey Gail Grote Thoele William B. Toelke Wallace J. Turnage Jr. James Alvin Vornberg Sandra Offutt Walters Judy Fletcher Wells Maurice H. Wilson Rena Rickman Yocom

Class of 1966 J. Bruce Addison Linda J. Bartley Ault David W. Bandy F. Jerry Benner G. Ruth Dorman Benner Sandra Kay Sillin Callison Nancy L. Fisher Susan Meyer Fletcher Mary Jane Sullivan Frank Roger C. Frank Suzanne Walton Hall Robert A. Harlan John D. Harris Clyde G. Lear Mary Sue Weaver Lear Howard W. Marshall Stephen Glenn McClure Jon M. Millner Karen A. Nordquist Carolyn Summers Perry Sharon Kay Powers Prokovich Patricia A. Fulton Rogers Gerald George Sahagian Shirley Schroeder Schutte M. Jane McClure Smith Terry B. Smith Robert S. Strader Eunice A. Boyington Straub J. Chris Straub Judith Anne Strodtman

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Albert W. Swafford Frank J. Vielhaber III M. Kathy Vieth Joe L. Walcott E. C. Walker III Franklin F. Wallis Carol Proett Weatherford Larry Yocom

Class of 1967 Janet Gift Addison Lawrence C. Anderson Kristi Wiebe Auer Dale A. Banks Sharon Tschappler Beavers Joseph Leeman Berry Pamela Lou Jarvis Blalock Robert Lynn Britton J. Douglas Burton Donald E. Byrd Dennis J. Caffrey James D. Dean M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Elizabeth Davis Eilers David C. Epps Amy Ann Utterback Foutes Erwin A. Gampp Lenore M. Olson Glore Michael J. Hahn Paul D. Howell Donna Rigby Huddleston William Michael Jonson David W. Kerr Marianna Carr Krotz Linda Jane Lampkin Sara L. Lomax Sue Gillilan Martin Frank L. McKinzie Pamela Jane Allder Mehlenbeck Stanley E. Mehrhoff Karen DeMott Moore Lisle H. Moore Jr. James H. Mueller Roy W. Quist John J. Schade Marie Oldham Scheiter Rolf Dieter Schmitz Walter B. Shull William F. Stone Jr. H. Cooke Sunoo Kim Chung Tang Michael J. Thompson Carolyn Lipp Thornsberry David Neal Turnbull Anne Core Walker Ned Joseph Wantz Carter D. Ward Alan L. Weatherford Marilyn Knabe Williams

Class of 1968 Clayton F. Albert Jr. Judith Ann Apel Valroy Binsbacher Richard H. Blackburn Beverly Brase Boehmer Ronald Oliver Bolm Janet L. Cotton Bond Paul O. Bond Archie Theodore Bourbon Jr. Mary Ann Brock Marilyn E. Caul

Honor Roll Blanche A. Bante Emerick Gail Raymond Gampp Glen S. Garrett T. Keith Grebe Sarah Ellen Kocher Hahn Linda Marie DeForest Hess Carolyn Shedd Hoehn Linda M. Smith Hope Morris W. Hudgins Marilyn Harashe Jones Mark Hunter Jones Paul W. King Allen W. Ladage John B. Loewenstein Danielle Brumagin Moore David D. Norbury Doyle E. Puntney Gayle Cobb Puntney Barbara Suchland Reed John B. Renick Nancy Asher Reynolds E. Boone Schlanker Jr. Thomas Edwin Schneider J. Darlene Smith-Grillos Randy Stegelmeyer Sharon L. Nipps Stinnett Janice L. Hoevel Stone Jan J. Sunoo William C. Taylor Kent Van Landuyt Margaret Louise Nelden Wantz Alice L. Campbell Wells Patricia L. Wendling Velma Ruth Blansett Woods Thomas E. Young Jr.

Class of 1969 Gary E. Bagby Janet Marie Roussin Bennett Larry Lee Bennett Barbara A. Haas Binsbacher Keith A. Birkes Donald R. Brashears Donna McCrea Campbell Margaret Coon Collogan Gerald Lee Early Rebecca M. Emrich Suzanne Bruening Forim Ross A. Fulton Jr. Lari Ray Grubbs Ginger Steele Gutshall Charles R. Harlow Daniel W. Hayes William Frank Hibbeler William R. Hilgeman Ronald A. Johnson Marsha Kahler Kerr C. Gary Ladd Marcia Kay Cline Lambert Nancy Wright Lewis Vera Singleton Lewis Beth K. Kershaw Maxey Marilyn Shepard McMillan Laura Ann Gaddis Miller Robert Hugh Miller Clifford E. Mohn Jr. Kathryn S. Swinger Motley Shirley Jo-Ann Murphy John Thomas Nagle Linda Roche Nagle Phillip L. Neimeyer M. Craig Nolte Dale M. Riebold

James C. Roberts Bill L. Rudeseal Robert Alan Sees Barbara K. Bauer Shannon Gerald W. Shannon Lynn R. Solomon Janice L. Kemper Spathelf Susan B. Kettenacker Spaulding Janet Ann Carroll Swearingen Kathryn R. Purvis Tankersley Harold Richard Thompson Laurence R. Tucker Lola M. Cooper Van Horn Alice J. Weil Van Landuyt Michael E. Walsh Suzanne Claire Engel Wuetherich

Class of 1970 Roger Lee Adair Mary E. Douglas Bancroft Sally Murray Bocklage Deborah Williams Brashears Charles E. Buck Carla Robison Burres Jerilyn Stiegemeyer Campbell Elaine E. Bauer Carlstrom George Melvin Carlstrom John M. Cheary Jr. Larry Clickner Dianne Bell Cochran Linda Hall Conrad Richard M. Dailey Laura S. Blankenship Dean Susan Markland Donnelly L. Susan Eigel Paula Ann Gresham Fetherston Wilbert A. Fritz Gary J. Gutjahr John C. Hamlin Patricia Dinwiddie Hamlin Janet Alice Boysel Hayes Walter Bryan Heaven Jeffrey N. Hogenmiller Randall G. Hubbard Linda L. Morrison Jackson Larry J. Leech Jack C. Manning Vernon Meckfessel Stephen L. Percy Thomas E. Pundmann Elizabeth Davenport Quist Sharon R. Link Riebold Elizabeth Ann Magee Rooks N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner Clayton L. Smith Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Theodore L. Spayde Phillip W. Swearingen Anne Sillers Turner David R. Van Horn Barbara Richardson Vossler Keith E. Walk W. Randall Washburn Charlotte Davis Watchinski Herbert W. Watchinski Jr. David A. Weiss Jill Cornett Whitlow Sandra Shemwell Womack Lois Jean Kiser Wood

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Class of 1971 Evelyn Locke Archer Sara M. Hackley Bagby Margaret A. Bartold Susan Catron Borts Nancy Riddell Chop Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Michael L. Cochran Beau Culbertson Sharon K. Adkison Culbertson William E. Dierks Anne L. Hix Gameson Joseph V. Gameson John W. Gawason Shirley Alexander Golembeck Gale Hairston Susan L. Patrick Haury Linda Locke Heck Robert J. Henderson Jr. Angelia Smith Hilbert Mark J. Hooker George S. Howell Christina A. Binggeli Johnson Bruce R. Lake Max R. Marble Sally E. Spickelmier Marble Dale Gene Marksberry June Dannenberg Marksberry Larry D. Mattson Carol S. Benson Meyer Prentiss Rankin Sandra J. Weaver Rowell David R. Schmieg Beverly Bond Smull Richard M. Spathelf B. Murphy Tetley Catherine J. Thogmorton Kenneth L. Vogelmann Timothy Lance Walley David H. Wendleton Donna M. Rohde Ziegler

Class of 1972 Dan E. Adkison Patricia Nemitz Adkison Annette Shotwell Bebermeyer Elaine Vemmer Bierwirth Mary E. Hix Bradbury Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Karen L. Hays Dierks Mary E. Sanderson Dolan Stevan John Doll Sara Ann Walkup Drummond Thomas Braun Fitzsimmons Levern Gaskin Jr. Barry Hall Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Phyllis Nagel Lambert Sherry Jeager Lang Gingy Lebold Linda E. Frazee Page Marla Witis Pundmann Gary Lee Stephens Michael Vaughn Louann M. Wilson Vogelmann Connie Sue Brooks Walk Thomas J. Wittmuss

Class of 1973 Melvin K. Burton Rodney S. Cable John C. Cox Naomi R. Craig Donald R. Cummings

William R. Dineen Stephen C. Hamilton Marsha R. Standley Hansen Anita K. Scott Henry L. Kyle Hern Marie Frazee Hern Cecily Bruce Hutchison Karen Kienker Linda M. Bradley Knox Jay O. Morris Michael D. Mueller Emily Jean Bishop O’Dell Richard D. O’Dell Joyce A. Ebeling Parks Vicki S. Purdy Howell B. Rice Steven L. Roedner Cheryl L. Gray Sager Terry Henderson Snodgrass Venetta S. Rowlison Stephens Laurie A. Muns Turner Paul E. Vivian Sandra L. Abayon Vyvoda Carol Anne Wegener Dean E. White

Class of 1974 Eva M. Allen Bruce E. Barnett Jerry Buckman Wanda Charlene West Byrd Yvonne L. Brown Byrne Karen J. Coleman Carol Graham Covey John C. Craig Christopher J. Dalton Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster John D. Gardner Don A. Gruenewald Rodney D. Hoffman David T. Lawson Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Dennis R. Morgan F. Dan Page Richard L. Parker Donald G. Pesek Timothy Edward Rice Russ Riley Terry R. Rottler Stanley L. Schroeder Harry E. Snodgrass III James George Stamos Elizabeth D. Fitch Terry John S. Watters

Class of 1975 Dan C. Cotton Brenda D. Wright Cowart J. Rick Cowart Jeana Kay Dicken Cox Leslie Ann Reynolds Craig David A. Gamache Jr. Jean Borgelt Gruenewald Karen Bruce Hollandsworth Mary Markland Jarboe Danny Gene Larkin Amy H. Lee Sara Anton North Richard Joseph Partise Michael B. Roberts Michael D. Trosper Mary Lee Burke Vivian

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Class of 1976 Laura L. Murray Arnold Gregory Chandler Sr. Sara J. Chaney Debora Kirschman Davis Randal C. DeMasters David A. Drissell Teresa Beasley Drissell Marjorie Briner Dykman Paul A. Easterday Pamela R. Edmonds Kathleen Stegmann FitzGerald Mark A. Freese Susan Friemonth Freese William E. Hagedorn Mark R. Harbison Marc Hibbard Lois Jean Graf House Linda L. Innes Laura L. Vinyard King John Kurtz Sarah J. Felgar Kuschel Ramona E. Skinner McCarty William R. Pentland David R. Randall Peggy Sue Purvis Robb Michael A. Scardina Ruth A. Henderson Sears Kathleen Stroupe Carolyn J. Rogers Telthorst JoAnne Allersmeyer Williams

Class of 1977 Linda S. Klott Brown Roger D. Brown Mary Beth Crocker Lois Marie Crowley Debra T. Eaton Drane Mark Eggleston Daniel W. Green Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Alan W. Harper Janet L. Jacobs Virgil T. Leslie Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Samuel Edgar Lucas Robert I. McNeill Sharon Perkinson McNeill Kathy Maddox Nelson Deborah S. Kendall Nesselhauf Martin D. Rudloff Dayna Forbes Salsgiver Michael B. Schnapp Sherry L. Scrivner Smith Susan Lusby Steele Gregory L. Thurmon Roy D. Vandelicht Gary K. Wideman Jan Millner Williamson

Class of 1978 William Bruce Anton Carl P. Bounds Ketha M. Keyton Bounds Susan E. Brandt Brad Allan Broome David M. Crites Mary Jo Ireland Easterday Allen Lee Edwards Sharon Sue Smith Edwards Margaret Thompson Elliott Michael A. Frederick Marc Frink deceased*

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Class of 1979 D. Thomas Arnold Don L. Bagby David P. Blalock Laurie L. Schaaf Brady-Dailey Angela S. Baker Fore Donna L. Gilligan David B. Goodwin Robert S. Gould Dennis G. Hagedorn Gina Gordon Hagedorn Duane R. Hall David Harbison David Allen Henderson Harvey W. House Paul T. Klemme Pamela T. Lovelett Lauderback Lue Retha Lockridge-Lane Dale L. Mason John J. McNeil Jr. Kay E. Burchard McNeil Finley Montgomery Thomas P. Nesselhauf Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer Christy L. Carter Smiley Sarah Bass Witkowski

Class of 1980 Kevin B. Cantwell Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell Janet A. Doll Jane Lammers Hicklin Jeana R. Koen Houf Alice L. Freese Kennedy James M. Kimbell Dian C. Braun Kittle Janice Doll Morand Mary Jane Wright Nance Linda Schmidt Offineer Carolyne Wilder Peery John E. Schultz Jr. Susan L. Sendelweck Carma J. Smith James P. Womack

Class of 1981 Tom Beauchamp Hilda Ann Haas Blevins Chuck D. Brown Lee B. Brumitt Ted House

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Timothy Jackman Michael M. Miserocchi Akio Oiso Stacy L. Skelton Ponder Patricia McClain Rice Clarice Bruss Sage Jerie L. Smith Carroll Flaspohler Wies

Class of 1982 John Robert Baker Jacqueline Allred Cheary Laurie McMillan Crimmins Jana M. Harral Fox Keith A. Gary Larry R. Jackson David E. Lemke Jonathan T. McCoy Nancy Walker Peacock Susan Clark Reichert B. Cliff Rice Jr. Kevin R. Roberts James B. Rose David B. Ross Keith E. Shostrom

Class of 1983 Michael B. Davis Joy Dodson Flanders David G. Fox John M. Gregory Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Terry L. Henderson Starr Hampel Himmel Stephen A. Himmel Dick E. Hutchison Lawrence Layden Beth Unser Lesemann Brian Lesemann W. Kirk Meyer Ronald G. Mills Susan L. Hardy Mills Geoffrey Moorehead Jacquelynn Knight Richmond Jeffrey A. Sherman David A. Stewart Kathryn A. Winegard

Class of 1984 Mark R. Conarroe Janell Thompson Dimond Linda M. White Esser Jennifer Thornton Graves Diane Foster Gregory Megan Wright Hess Thomas R. Pemberton Ann E. Sherman Schubert William Sheehan Jr. Robert D. Slate Susan J. Rampy Stegeman Sharon Smyth Stickney Susan Porter Tinge

Class of 1985 Jennifer Thurmon Bennett Mark K. Dempsey Michael L. Dimond Dawn A. Palmer Messerla Sara Ann Settle Palmer Sally Scott-Blackburn Frederick E. Smith Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Richard D. Tharp

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Mary Ella Thomasson Rebecca Taulbee Wenzel Laura Hawkins Wolfe

Class of 1986 Laura Marie Blair Mindy Marshall Brown Jennifer Bea Clark Jeanna Linder Delgado Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Knial R. Piper Sr. Jeffrey A. Radel Richard L. Rickenbaugh Maryann Rustemeyer James A. Shelton Darrell R. Widhalm Keith W. Young

Class of 1987 Melissa K. Thurmon Abkemeier Debra R. Hockanson Beckman Steven Carlos Delgado Malcolm E. Hower Patrick O. Kelley Margaret E. Murray Quinn Carol Kelly Rickenbaugh Wendy Slagle Sheehan David Alan Smith Gayla Renfrow Smith Holly Geiger Snow Jerry D. Strickland Kristy Hanks Strickland Betty Thorne Tierney Larry M. VandeVen Jr. Mary Melkersman Vollmer R. Doug Wright Brett Ziegler

Class of 1988 Mark David Calvert Lynette Haenssler Harrison Gregory L. Hession Theresa M. Bartley Hession Paul M. Maynard Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Darryl W. Pannier Sharon Electa Salmons Dianna Hart Shelton Steven Ray Watts

Class of 1989 Jeffrey A. Arrigo Lisa B. Morrison Calvert Denise M. Wilson Gissenaas Donald F. Harrison IV Sara Dawn Yell Huckins Kimberly Weilbrenner Johnson Joel P. Kidwell Suzanne Conley Kidwell Lynn A. Stacy Miner Todd S. Miner Julie Schreiner Morgan Matthew Christopher Mueller Kenneth Scott Myers Ellen Ackley Pannier Lori Roberts Smith Lonna B. Wilke Lynn Elaine Berwick Wright

Class of 1990 Kenneth Wilson Childers

Edward Allan Cline Kimberly Michalle Eaton Jane Leach Hill Sheryl Huecker Luster Joanne M. Eiken Murphy Patrick D. Reardon Christian W. Thompson

Class of 1991 Barry Steward Cook Dennis Charles Cox Todd W. Dalzell Gary Wayne Linhart Thomas J. Meier Darren Pannier Leslie Peters Reardon Susan Annette Todd J. B. Waggoner Julie Ann Biesemeyer Ziegler

Class of 1992 Michael B. Auchly Sarah Davis Linhart Pamela Luper Loomis Vaughn David Loomis Alan Grant Marshall Paula J. Mohan Peggy E O’Connell Mick A. Spaulding Jane M. Tiemeyer Vogl Dori Thomas Waggoner

Class of 1993 Gale Love Bailey Rebecca Blum Curry Richard Harold Fricke Jim O. Kjar Julie Chappell Lappin Joelle Simpson Morris Kenneth R. Oliver Christina Pedroli Reilly Angela Roach Taylor Danika White

Class of 1994 Phillip R. Bechtold Robert Blanton III Dina M. Haskamp-Polson Steven Russell Jones Tracy Renee Crowe Jones Scott M. Lappin Sara E. Liter-Kuester Candy M. Moser Marshall Matthew Lee Morris Nicole D. Parrish Scott

Class of 1995 Ross A. Dowell Marde Kay Kent Gann John Jason Graves Heather D. Warren Hall Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Daniel Wayne Royston

Class of 1996 Jennifer Stillwagon Brennecke Susan M. Dearing Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Heidi M. Brunjes Drennan Spencer Clay Hedgepeth Gina Stampley-Kjar Elizabeth Ann Stretz

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Class of 1997 Shelby A. Michael Alexander Emily Christine Hilgedick Bange Daniel Boyce Bilbary Heather L. Clark Victoria Janee Vahle Jenne Rebecca Rae Dowell Malter Lynn Marie Klocke Perrigo Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint William James Quint Melanie A. Simmons Ryberg Leon Jason Shaw Gary Allan Smith Jr.

Class of 1998 Terri Rohlfing Anderson Tara Nall Brackman Jerri L. Carter Matthew T. Dawson Wendy F. Biache Dawson Mary Elizabeth Elders JoAnn Marie George Harper Thomas Wesley Meyer Sarah E. Bussman Munns Keith Edgel Ogle Lathem A. Scott Amy LeAnn Boehs Thompson

Class of 1999 David P. Bates Jr. Martha E. Wilke Bates Stephen Andrew Foutes Kelly A. Johnson Ogle A. Cody Rader Nicole E. Long Rader Corey M. Swischer

Class of 2000 Laura Elizabeth Topel Jones Katrina Michelle Rockot Kimble Randy L. Kimble Livia Still McCauslin Charlotte Westhues Niemeier Farah Farah Rahmatpanah Sharon K. Rees Tiffany Rae Hessel Smith Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Leasa M. Strodtman

Class of 2001 Brian Joseph Bohner Oluwemimo Akinlolu Daramola Aaron Thomas Mepham Money Carolyn B. Shepard Money Sarah D. Moulder Kyle Eugene Platz Misty L. Tefft Ressel Rick Errett Sage

Class of 2002 Herman Lee Fortman Erin Briana Paulsmeyer Gerloff Debbie A. Goodwin Antoinette Monique Jackmon Chastity J. Jeff Jane Ellen Kruse Morgan Zmuda Mayer Molly Marie Gipson Morain

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Leaving a Legacy Central is thankful to these generous individuals for trusting us to carry on their legacy. They made gifts through their estates to ensure what they once owned is being used in accordance with their wishes to advance the mission of Central.

If you have questions about your estate and how it can be used to influence Central’s future, please contact us.

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Kellie Piesbergen Platz Aimee Sage Scott A. Skinner Barbara L. Thurmon

Class of 2003 Robert F. Alexander II Jenny Martin Anspach Abby Miranda Brummit Mayer Brennan James Scanlon Tina Conrow Scanlon Carrie Ann Strodtman Bryce Harraway Wooldridge

Class of 2004 Adam K. Caldwell Dru Coleman Pyron Caldwell Susan Farr Tina M. Braun Foglesong Martin Henry Gerloff II Nathan Thomas Holtmeyer Christopher Dewayne Stroup Fredrick Jason Utlaut

Class of 2005 Heather Lessly Hilgedick Laura Mae Stegeman Holtmeyer Meghann Kathleen Teague Hutchison Julie Jane Parrish McAnelly Nolyn C. Nyatanga Kyle Shepard Mark C. Stone

Class of 2006 Nancy Arment Asbury Crystal L. Berry Amy M. Wies Nation

Class of 2007 Howard Ross Asbury Nathan Frank Breland Jonathan Eugene Holem David R. Hutchison Todd D. Oberlin Layna Ann Richardson Kristine L. Stodgel Matthew Trent Vandelicht Marvin Anthony Williams

Class of 2008 Kaniela Aiona Brandon Shane Faubion Reginald Charles Jeff Jr. Anthony James Love Mitchell Andrew Morrow Kate Diane Nolte

Class of 2009 Teresa Joan Argent Dionne Natalie George Whalen Gemyle George Wilda L. Lynn

Class of 2010 Michael R. Ehlers Lorryn Michea Ray’Chel Jackson Hannah Summers Kiddoo

James Foster Leonard Dylan Lorenz Thomas James McBroom Benjamin William Pallardy Cassandra Eversmeyer Schieffer J. Matthew Schieffer Jennifer A. Schoch Shepard Matthew Alan Sherman

Class of 2011 Amanda Catherine Bair Cody Wayne Bair Lexa Dalene Brooks Lacey Elizabeth Gladden Rachel Elizabeth Keim Amber Renae Monnig Corwyn James Robins Melissa Williams Shipman Amanda F. Stone Cody R. Wallingford

Class of 2012 Travis Allan Brobst Bradley Joseph Carter John Andrew Coleman Karen Jean Ebbesmeyer Margaret Mae Gebhardt Debra Ann Heggemann Joshua A. Kirby Courtney Marie Leonard Thomas Harold McGowan Maile Marie Lee Pihana Rhorer William Michael Rambo III

Leremie Wayne Shaffer Aaron Steven Shockley

Ashley Mychal Novak

Class of 2013

Shelbi Marie Becker Ashley Olivia Fletcher Emily Jean Gerhardt Levi Herbert Gerke Karen A. Lovette Stephen Albert Meyer Katie Theresa Smith

Thomas Sterling Birch Jaime Lee Faubion Marianne E. Inman Larry Roy Karnes III Addie Rebecca Layne Angela Weicken Roe Erick Louis Roe Amy Jo Royston Nicole Brianne Sanders Sherman Ryan B. Sherman

Class of 2016

Class of 2017 Parker Johnson

Class of 2014 Brenda Ann Breland Meredith Claire Brick Benjamin D. Gladden Jordan Elizabeth Karnes Brian Paul King Jesse Aaron Marks Amber Elizabeth Shipman Sabrina Lynn Shockley Jessica Maine Travlos

Class of 2015 JoeRyan Cole Anderson Deanna Rae Cooper Anna Marie Esser Kelsey Danielle Forqueran Samuel Blake Gaddy Austin James Gardner Tabatha BreAnn Hoback

deceased*

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Besgrove-Hodge Wildlife Sanctuary Update

By Dr. Paul Porneluzi and Dr. Dana Morris

Mission: Besgrove-Hodge Wildlife Sanctuary is an 86-acre natural area maintained by CMU students and faculty to enhance native biodiversity through ethical stewardship, experimental habitat restoration, and appropriate management.

This area provides opportunity for community involvement through education and recreation that promotes the value of biodiversity.

Students and faculty have been busier than ever working toward the mission of the Besgrove-Hodge Wildlife Sanctuary. Since 2016, a new driveway was put in to improve access from Highway FF to the outdoor learning facilities. At the same time, the excavators constructed a new wetland in the southwest corner.

That fall the biology department hosted the second 24- Students learn how to set fires and back-fires to burn off and hour Bioblitz event where 140 participants documented the protect fields. presence of more than 250 species of organisms (mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, plants, fungi, and invertebrates) living there. Participants included students, faculty, members of the public, Cub Scouts, and representatives from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Geological Survey.

Many courses use the Sanctuary as an outdoor learning laboratory. A Conservation Biology class wrote the mission statement and created a comprehensive management plan. Another class reviewed the management plan and implemented a habitat restoration project to construct and install nest boxes to improve habitat for secondary cavity nesters, such as bluebirds, tree swallows, purple martins, wood ducks, flying squirrels, and bats.

Each group prepared a detailed materials list with budgets and researched recommendations for placement, spacing, timing, and other parameters. Once the plans were approved, the teams met at the Sanctuary to construct and install their projects.

Another botany class created a field guide to plants of the Sanctuary. They were required to identify and describe at least 20 species of plants that will be compiled into laminated guides for visitors.

The Sanctuary has now included prescribed fires to manage grassland habitats. The students learned how to create a back-fire and how to use backpack sprayers and rubber flappers to control the burn. Twelve 900-square meter study plots were established in the grassland area. Each will receive one of six treatments; students will measure the effects of the different treatments, based on whether they are burned, and how often, disked, mowed, and so forth, and including several control plots that will be left alone.

During last spring’s Service Day crews worked at the Besgrove-Hodge Sanctuary. One crew cleared an overgrown stand of honey locust that was crowding out other native vegetation around a pond, and a second crew cleared a dense stand of cedar trees to open up habitat for colonization by glade species.

Carmelo Calandro, a current senior from Fayette, studying marine biology, interned over this summer at the Sanctuary, conducting pollinator surveys and identifying plants that provide important nectar or habitat for pollinators such as butterflies and bees. He also monitored the new nest boxes and reported that Students built bat houses to support the were they rapidly resettled when he cleaned them out. Over the summer seven bat population at the Besgrove-Hodge Sanctuary. of the eight bird boxes in the Sanctuary were occupied and produced a total of 28 baby eastern bluebirds. Fully 46 species of breeding birds used the site this summer. Students mapped each bird’s territory in order to monitor how habitat use shifts as restoration projects progress.

This fall it was anticipated that other boxes would become homes to the flying squirrels, and the wood ducks in the

spring.

The department has joined the cost sharing Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that will support restoration efforts and open a network of contacts and resources for students and projects.

The Besgrove-Hodge Sanctuary is open to visits by the public and CMU members.

Trail maps, updates, and other information is shared on the Besgrove-Hodge Wildlife Sanctuary Facebook page.

Above, This fall students and professors placed habitat in the trees for the Sanctuary’s population of flying squirrels.

Below, there is now an available map to the walkways and driving paths available at the Sanctuary. Locals are encouraged to get acquainted with the Besgrove-Hodge.

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Campus news

The Morrison Observatory:

The year 2017 marks Central Methodist University’s 90th anniversary as owner and caretaker of the Morrison Observatory. The observatory has finished its free autumn Thursday evening viewings.

During open hours at the Morrison Observatory, telescopes were focused this fall primarily on the planet Saturn.

They were also trained on the Ring Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy, according to observatory manager Dr. Kendal W. Clark, CMU assistant professor of physics.

Special special open sessions to commemorate the 90th anniversary were held in conjunction with CMU Homecoming festivities.

The Morrison Observatory had a long and storied existence even before it found its way home to Fayette.

In 1874 heiress Berenice Morrison (Morrison-Fuller after she married John Fuller in 1886) from Glasgow pledged $100,000 (today’s equivalency of more than $2 million) to the building of an observatory for the Pritchett Institute, which was founded in 1866 and built in 1875 - 142 years ago - in Glasgow.

A lifetime later, following the death of Berenice Morrison-Fuller’s husband, John, she moved to St. Louis and abandoned most of her connections with Glasgow. In 1919 she asked the Pritchett Board, for the first of three times, to give the Morrison Observatory over to the University of Missouri or Washington University. The board deferred the requests.

The next month Central College put in a request for the observatory to come to Central. The board ignored that request as well. Finally, in 1925, three years after Pritchett College itself had closed, Berenice petitioned the Howard County Court to award the observatory to Central College, which it did.

Unfortunately, it was impractical for Central classes to be held at the observatory in Glasgow, and the building and equipment suffered from neglect.

In 1934 Berenice Morrison-Fuller and Henry Pritchett, who had worked at the observatory under his father as a youth, joined forces to provide and raise the funds necessary to move the Morrison Observatory to Fayette, a job which was accomplished within a year.

It has been 90 years since the observatory eventually was awarded to Central College late in 1926 or early 1927. The entire observatory and its possessions were finally moved to its current location in Fayette in 1935.

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Celebrating 90 years of Central history The Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Division at CMU has gone to extreme measures, along with members of the Central Missouri Astronomical Association, to care for and utilize the building and the equipment that occupies it.

The most impressive piece of astronomical instrumentation is a 12 1/4-inch refractor telescope, built by the legendary Alvan Clark Company. It sits in the upstairs Harvard College-modeled ceilinged dome that opens and rotates, depending on the view needed.

In the 19th century Dr. Henry Pritchett used the 12inch refractor to make a detailed study of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and to document his discoveries.

Another interesting instrument is a British-built transit from 1876. The device is a large, calibrated, 6-inch Meridian Telescope built by Troughton and Simms of London. The single axis telescope was used for decades, its information passed along to clocks and other signaling devices to set all to the same time.

In a small building to the north of the Morrison Observatory is housed another telescope, a 10-inch reflecting telescope, which is also available to the public on observaGuests gaze through the 12 1/4� refractor telescope at Homecoming. tion nights.

will you answer the call?

Current students are calling alumni and friends to talk about the

Central annual SCholarShip Fund

as well as what’s going on aroundcampus.

Thank you for answering our call!

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ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MVP ($500+) Alliance Rehab & Medical Equipment Earl F. and Sunny Bates Robert Blanton III Steve and Debbie Breland Central Missouri Physical Therapy Matt Clervi Larry and Linda Sue Dawson Clickner Coil Construction Inc. Pat Conley Quinn Michael Conley Christopher J. Dalton Michael B. and Susan Y. Davis George Allen and Raelene Casatta Derrieux Roger D. and Judy Drake John W. and Margaret Woodward Drakesmith Charles G. Earley Marcile A Ehlers Michael R. Ehlers O. Dean Ehlers* Stacy Enke Fieldturf USA David G. and Jana M. Harral Fox David Furnell Glasgow Ready Mix Elbert and Mona Lou Basye Haenssler Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Roger M. Hime Jeffrey N. and Linda K. Hogenmiller Dick E. and LaVena Hutchison Michele T Jackson Janet L. Jacobs L. W. Jacobs IV and Kelly Jacobs Jennings Premium Meats Ronald F. and Sonja F. Knigge Chris and Brenda Lilly Ladd and Kimberly S. Litton James M. Luetjen Gary Miles Darin Miller Ronald G. and Susan L. Hardy Mills Geoffrey and Jennifer Jacobs Moorehead Kenneth R. and Michelle L. Oliver Charles J. and Joyce Eickmeyer Owens Paisley Bowtique & Floral Design Robert T. and Carolyn Summers Perry Jerry and Elaina Priddy Francis E. and Melody A. Reardon Raymond P. and Bonnie Rohe Rolla Key Sport Shop Inc. E. Boone Schlanker Jr. Marty D. and Deborah S. Shaw

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Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay Sherman Socket Sondra Sercu Spalding Mick A. and Jennifer C. Rathke Spaulding Brian J. and Jennifer R. Spielbauer Joel and Mindy Stefanski Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon W-K Ford J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Wells Fargo Community Support

Team Club ($200-$499) Kirk and Rachelle Ankrom Asbestos Removal Services Aviation Fabricators Don L. and Janine Ruth Bagby Bob McCosh Chevrolet Buick GMC Tom and Mari Brown Jerry and Karen Buckman Kevin B. and Mary Ann Presnell Cantwell William G. and Debbie L. Conrow Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Exchange Bank of Missouri Fayette Dairy Queen Michael A. Frederick Fresh Ideas Management LLC Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service David A. Gamache Jr. Philip and Lisa Gardner Dennis G. and Gina Gordon Hagedorn John D. Harris John H. and Nancy Balzer Holt Huskey Bus Company Robert William and Marva G. McBride Iglehart Inovatia Laboratories LLC Isle of Capri Casino Joshua E. and Sarah Jacobs James R. and Richelle Adair Kluck Main Street Bar & Grill James D. and Elizabeth Marchbank McKesson Foundation Fred D. and Julie Jacobs Menees Meyer Electric Co., Inc. Michael Shaw Trucking Moser's Pheasant Creek Mark W. Nelson Gregory Nonweiler Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock William R. Pentland Knial R. and Elena Ruth Piper Pro Athlete, Inc. Mozaffar and Farah Farah

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Rahmatpanah Patrick D. and Leslie Peters Reardon Layna Ann Richardson Victoria L. Robb Robert A. Treuner Masonry Company Kevin R. Roberts Sonshine Graphics State Farm Companies Foundation Dan Stockman Mark C. and Amanda F. Stone Richard D. and Brenda L. Duncan Tharp Jeffrey A. Thomas Tiger Car Wash Truss Advantage Vantage Consultants Caleb Walker We Hoop LLC Gary K. Wideman Thomas L. Yancey

Coaches Club ($150-$249) Agxplore International Inc. Charles E. Angell Walt J. Belcher Alvin and Sandy Brass Breadeaux Pizza Bulte Company Inc. Casey's General Stores Inc. Central Bank Clinton Abstract & Title Compacy LLC Commercial Trust Company Dennis Charles Cox Joe Wes Davis Jr. Mark K. and Katherine A. Davis Dempsey Drummond Photography Nancy Lou Ellis Equipmentshare.com Inc. William C. and Phyllis Faulks William I. and Karen J. Gale Jr. Golden Valley Animal Clinic HOA Restaurant Holder LLC Hartmann & Pegram Loes J. Hedge Hotel Frederick John M. Williams P.C. Keith Jones Stephen E. and Deborah J. Keefer Paul W. King John T. Krueger La Crosse Lumber Company Andrew L. and Jeanne Lambel Les Bourgeois Vineyards Lilly's Landing Alan Grant and Candy M. Moser Marshall Midwest Physical Therapy Steve W. Miller Michael M. Miserocchi Monnig Industries Inc. Tim and Susie Myers PWArchitects Inc.

Darryl W. and Ellen Ackley Pannier Pickleman's Play It Again Sports Poague, Wall, Cox & Adams LLC Quest Diagnostics Jessica L. Quint DDS Reeves and Goff P.C. Rowe Restaurants Inc. Michael J. and Kimberly A. Schmidlin Silver Dollar City James V. and Donna G. Smith State Farm Insurance Steve L. and Susan J. Rampy Stegeman Supplement Nation LLC Christian W. Thompson Cary and Amy Tonioli E. C. Walker III and Anne Core Walker Jennifer Wesselman Darrell R. and Monica Widhalm Jimmy A. and Angetta Mae Williams James M. Willis

Player Club ($100-$149) Agrilabs Kaniela Aiona Ken Ash Laura Becker Bill's Fireworks Richard J. and Carolyn A. Blatz Derek and Jamie Bryant Robert E. and Becky Courtney Dana Darling Ingrid M. Daugherty Steven Carlos and Jeanna Linder Delgado James and Melissa Doll Tom and Sandy Druzgal Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese H & H Rentals Barry Hall Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Elroy H. Hines Marianne E. and David Inman J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Mary Liddy Michael and Linda Macaluso Market Street Floral Megraw House Midwest Electronic Systems Inc. Clifford E. and Patty Mohn Steven R. and Vicky Myers Alex John Nichols Benjamin William Pallardy Jay Perry Kent W. and Becki Propst Robert B. and Donna T. Puyear Roberta W. Richey Erick Louis and Angela

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Weicken Roe Schlafly Beer Brewery Schmidt Farm Supply N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner William and Wendy Slagle Sheehan Keith E. Shostrom Dexter Slagle James George Stamos Michael D. Stokes and Patricia L. Wendling Stephen Stull and Rebbecca I. Fenton Chandra Thomas Richard Thomas Matthew Trent Vandelicht Harlan and Kelli Wisdom

Red-Shirt Club (up to $99) J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Robert F. II and Shelby A. Michael Alexander Robert F. Anderson Kimberly Barry Mary J. Wood Beaver Erle L. and Danielle Bennett Judith M. Bentley Jon Bishop Boonville Quick Lube William Eugene Borchardt John P. Bowie Nathan Frank and Brenda Ann Breland Joseph W Bunch Clean Car Auto Rental M.H. and Patti J. Connor Barry Steward Cook Barbara M. Thornton Dionne Jim Dishman Stevan John Doll Ross A. and Rebecca Jo Peeler Dowell Eco Zipline Tours Patty Ehlers John Daniel Ferrier Megan Elizabeth Freese George Frink Joshua D. and Terin Christine Fuemmeler GE Foundation Chad and Sally Gaines Austin James Gardner Martin Henry II and Erin Briana Paulsmeyer Gerloff Benjamin D. and Lacey Elizabeth Gladden Gary and Maria C. Gose Rita J. Gulstad Mark R. and Rebecca DeWeese Harbison Cindy Hemme Gregory L. and Theresa M. Bartley Hession Rodney D. and Shelley Hoffman Holtwick Chiropractic Home Oil Company Howard County Veterinary

Honor Roll Service Hy-Vee of Columbia Timothy and Valerie Jackman Aaron Mathew and Jaqlyne S. Jackson Charissa JarboeGale Allison L. Jones-Olson Patrick O. and Sandy Kelley L.T.S. Club of Fayette Gingy Lebold Mary Ann Lefmann Leet Terrance G. Long Anthony James Love Justin T. and Rebecca Rae Dowell Malter Chris Marks William G. and Sandra Lou Marshall Benjamin Houston and Julie Jane Parrish McAnelly Thomas James McBroom Carlos D. McCullough Kenneth O McCutcheon Vernon Meckfessel Midwest Autoworks Janice Doll Morand Matthew Christopher and Amy Mueller

Darren Douglas and Sarah E. Bussman Munns Kyle Eugene Oberweather Bob Oliver Carol Oliver John Oliver Darren and Sara Jane Schroeder Pannier Sandra E. Pieta Kyle Eugene and Kellie Piesbergen Platz Charles Polson and Dina M. Haskamp-Polson William James and Jessica L. Grasdorf Quint William Michael Rambo III Rolling Pin Bakery Daniel Wayne and Amy Jo Royston Rick Errett and Aimee Sage Christopher and Irene Sansoucie Kitty Schewe Terry Schroer Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Robert L. Sears Shakespeare's Pizza

Ryan B. and Nicole Brianne Sanders Sherman Scott A. and Melissa Green Skinner Carma J. Smith Frederick E. and Gayla Renfrow Smith Cindy Spaulding Kristine L. Stodgel Stone Hill Winery Carrie Ann Strodtman Richard Strodtman Fred and Willie Stroupe Mawon Toe-Barclay Elnora E. Tucker Jennifer Vandelicht Rebecca A. Varner Kyle Walk Timothy Lance Walley Charles and Darlene Weathers Wade M. and Sonya M. Welton John Wheeler Derry Allen Wiswall Keith W. Young Shauna Young

Central’s Dance Team and Cheerleaders lead the band along the parade route with flair at Homecoming.

SUPPORTING CHURCHES Bernie UMC, Bernie, Mo.

Lake Creek UMC, Smithton, Mo.

Campbell UMC, Springfield, Mo.

Liberty UMC, Liberty, Mo.

First UMC, Jefferson City, Mo.

Memorial UMC, Farmington, Mo.

First UMC, Lebanon, Mo.

Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church, Columbia, Mo.

First UMC, Rolla, Mo. First UMC, Saint Charles, Mo.

Olney UMC, Silex, Mo. Paul H. Linn Memorial UMC, Fayette, Mo.

First United Methodist Presbyterian Church, Montgomery City, Mo.

Platte Woods UMC, Platte Woods, Mo.

Gettysburg UMC, Gettysburg, Pa.

Salem UMC, Salem, Mo.

Grace UMC, Osceola, Mo.

St. Andrew’s UMC, De Soto, Mo.

Kidder UMC, Kidder, Mo.

Wesley UMC, Springfield, Mo.

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The Central Methodist University community, consistent with its United Methodist heritage, strives for academic excellence, individual achievement, and social responsibility. We appreciate the financial support provided by these congregations. We value the intersection of faith and academics and look forward to building relationships with local churches, as well as the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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THE ASHBY-HODGE GALLERY OF AMERICAN ART Seraphim ($1,000+) Charles T. Ashby Robert Lynn Britton James C. Denneny III Joseph E. Geist Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge* John D. Hutcherson Laura Marsh Robert J. Mize Everett M. and Corva Murphy Mark D. and Nancy Walker Peacock Martin and Gwen Ratermann Sondra Sercu Spalding

Cherubim ($500-$999) O. Nelson and Kristi Wiebe Auer Earl F. and Sunny Bates Robert E. and Becky Courtney Susan Markland Donnelly Michael Gebhardt William C. Helvey Marianne E. and David Inman Janet L. Jacobs Carol A. Joyce William B. Kountz Jr. John and Jan Monnig Tim Monnig James A. and Kitty Rogers E. Boone Schlanker Jr. Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Wells Fargo Community Support

Thomas L. Yancey

Dominations ($300-$499) Robert F. Anderson Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Ernst & Young Foundation Michael D. and Linda R. Spilman

Principalities ($200-$299) Joanne Berneche Mark R. and Sadowna Conarroe Ronald F. and Susie Cox Paul Thomas Crews Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Douglas S. and Jo Anne Miller Carolyne Wilder Peery George William Potter Wallace J. and Dara M. Turnage J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner Steven Ray Watts

Archangels ($100-$199) Jon Angell Gloria Deatz Banning F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner Virginia Wood and C. Fred Bergsten Christine A. Billingsley Marilyn Berrier Birbeck

Carol Bramon Jerry Eugene and Georgia M. Brown Sara J. Chaney William M. Clark Laurie McMillan Crimmins William J. and Melody R. Daily Thomas F. Dillingham John A. Ditto Newell S. III and Martha Sue Hutchison Ferry Patsy Schnell Green Paul E. and Milly Haggard Pat Hanna and Jeanne M. Pascale Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington Patricia Jordan Hilgedick Patrick and Patricia Hughes Betty Switzer Hutson Timothy Ireland Arthur and Dana McMillan Jacob L. W. Jacobs IV and Kelly Jacobs Mark and Mary Markland Jarboe J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Linda J. Keown and Rick Crow Robert A. Kountz* Shari Kraus Julia M. Lay Marjorie Crews McMillan Dayton L. and Janice Neal Martha H. Noreault Ann Ipsen Parks Richard and Carol Pemberton

Thomas R. Pemberton Paul J. and Dora Mae Purcell David Leo and Sylvia Remington William T. Shay Gary G. and Karla Sprick Daniel and Janice Staniszewski Dan Stapleton Tom and Rosie Stauder Frank B. and Julia T. Thacher Charles D. and Lou Thompson Robert Widener Melissa Williams and Doug Solliday Nancy J. Yuelkenbeck

Angels (up to $99) R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander Eva M. Allen Association of Women for Education William V. and Dorothy Jean Ayres Richard G. Baumann Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Joseph and Francoise Bien Deane Sue Wells Brandenburg Kenneth L. and Carla Robison Burres Donald B. and Carlene C. Cullimore Delta Kappa Gamma Debra T. Eaton Drane Patricia H. Drumm M. Suzanne Armitage

Drummond Ted and Julie Fisher David Fortel and Hope I. Tinker Florence A. Chesnutt Friedrichs Henry B. and Claudia Graham Joseph A. and Yvonne M. Gulino Janet Hammen James B. and Regina M. Haskamp Vicki Watt Headley Joanne Schnell Heisler Samuel Edgar and Phyllis Jean Hayes Lucas Jan McNiel Wiley R. and Maryellen McVicker Dennis and Jeanne Murphy Gene P. and Janet W. Nuse David and Lesley Oswald Dennis K. and Bonnie Potter Kent W. and Becki Propst Patrick D. and Leslie Peters Reardon Timothy Edward Rice Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Marian Olson Rusk Lucille Salerno Dexter Slagle Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling Kim Sinclair Thompson Lucile Thurman David Van Allen Ralph Lee and Delores Bland Woodward Cecile Young

FRIENDS OF THE LITTLE THEATRE Producer’s Circle ($500+)

Supporting Cast ($100-$249)

J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison Earl F. and Sunny Bates Commercial Trust Company Janet L. Jacobs L. W. Jacobs IV and Kelly Jacobs William B. Kountz Jr. Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott N. Louann Thogmorton Shaner

Betty Adams R. Frederick and Barbara Miller Alexander F. Jerry and G. Ruth Dorman Benner Virginia Wood and C. Fred Bergsten S. Jacqueline Byland Richard M. and Maureen H. Dailey Joseph E. Geist Marianne E. and David Inman Martin Kirby Julia M. Lay Roger R. and Linda O. embke Brock M. Lutz Lisa Ann McGuire Jerry and Elaina Priddy Kent W. and Becki Propst Jeffrey A. and Julee Kay herman Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming

Director’s Guild ($250-$499) Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox Fayette High School Inovatia Laboratories LLC Janet B. Kelty* Carolyn A. Collins Mitch J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner

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Shroyer James H. and Susan Lusby Steele Charles D. and Lou Thompson Ralph Lee and Delores Bland Woodward

Stage Hands (up to $99)

Denise M. Haskamp Aaron Mathew and Jaqlyne S. Jackson J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling Chris and Theresa Rohlfing Robert Alan Sees

Kristine L. Stodgel Kimberly K. Thomson Gregory L. and Barbara L. Thurmon Richard C. and Kathryn A. Winegard

Philip E. and Martha B. Baylor Milton S. and Barbara L. Berwin Patricia Trotter Brawner Melvin K. Burton William M. Clark Michael and Susan W. Devaney M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Mark A. and Susan Friemonth Freese Larry D. and Patsy G. Harrington William D. and Kathryn Strok Hartzler

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FRIENDS OF MUSIC The N. Louise Wright Society ($1,000+) Linda Antal Earl F. and Sunny Bates Paul C. and Nancy Copenhaver Patricia Gainey Mary Lu Graves E. Boone Schlanker Jr. Roberta W. Schlanker Eva L. Hensley Steger Wells Fargo Community Support

Conductor’s Circle ($500-$999) J. Bruce and Janet Gift Addison O. Nelson and Kristi Wiebe Auer Commercial Trust Company Richard and Rebecca Blum Curry First United Methodist Church of Lenanon First United Methodist Church of Saint Charles First United Methodist Church of Rolla Robert L. Hahne Terry L. and Elaine Eversmeyer Henderson Janet L. Jacobs

Frank and Rita Lange David T. and Kathy McCutcheon Lawson Liberty United Methodist Church Ruth Higginbotham Nickerson Palen Music Center Lathem A. and Nicole D. Parrish Scott Ronald L. and Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer J. B. and Dori Thomas Waggoner

Sustaining Friends ($100-$499) Larry Lee and Janet Marie Roussin Bennett Marilyn Berrier Birbeck Anthony Joseph and Patricia Blaylock Blanchfield Shirley Mae Brown Mary June Birbeck and Jack Bush Jerry D. Byrd Glenn A. and Veronica M. Cox John C. and Leslie Ann Reynolds Craig Heidi M. Brunjes Drennan M. Suzanne Armitage Drummond Elizabeth A. May Edwards Pansyetta Glaser Fleener Carolyn Cates Fonteyn

Elaine W. Wulfekotter Foster Brenda Sue Bruce Fountain Donald F. and Lynette Haenssler Harrison Linda Marie DeForest Hess Harvey W. and Lois Jean Graf House Marianne E. and David Inman First United Methodist Church of Jefferson City C. Jeanie Muff Jones Jack L. and Lenora Stone Jost Larry and Karen Kay Alice L. Freese Kennedy David W. and Marsha Kahler Kerr Donna Shy Kubik Lake Creek United Methodist Church Sara L. Lomax Shirley C. Stewart Mason Jerry C McKee, Sr. John J. and Kay E. Burchard McNeil Stephen Albert Meyer Lisle H. and Danielle Brumagin Moore Cecil Jerome and Mary Jane Wright Nance Judy Ann Martin Parsons and Cleo Kottwitz Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Beta Mu Chapter John B. and Sharon K. Tally Renick Corwyn James Robins

Ashby-Hodge Docents Jan Addison Barbara Alexander Nancy Anderson Dorothy-Jean Ayres Olinda Cash Carol Chafee Susan Donnelly Maggie Elliott Chip Ferry Marty Ferry Mona Fisher Millie Haggard Becca Harbison Patsy Harrington Pat Hilgedick, director David Holman Dana Jacobson Margie Keeling Marilyn Kirby Bill Kountz

Members (up to $99) D. Thomas and Laura L. Murray Arnold Howard Ross and Nancy Arment Asbury Bruce E. Barnett Charles J. and Gail Preuss Berthe Carol J Boothe Archie Theodore Bourbon Jr. Richard Bradley Thomas A. Caldwell Campbell United Methodist Church of Springfield

Nita Marie Clark Colpitts Naomi R. Craig A.H. and Pat Deitrick William R. Dineen Mary E. Sanderson Dolan Janet R. Evans Nancie Peacocke Fadeley Paula Ann Gresham Fetherston Samuel Blake Gaddy Levi Herbert Gerke Benjamin D. and Lacey Elizabeth Gladden Bonnie J Hackley Robert J. Henderson Jr. David R. and Meghann Kathleen Teague Hutchison J. Steven and Susan K. Jackson J. Keith and Marjorie A. Keeling MaryAnna Hickman McNeel Dward A. Moore Jr. Todd D. and Christina Oberlin F. Dan and Linda E. Frazee Page John D. Perkins Dixie Farnham Philipp Doris V. Hackley Phillips Win Prather Kent W. and Becki Propst Douglas D. Sleade N. Keith Stockberger Charles D. and Lou Thompson Gary E. and Jeanne B. Wilkinson deceased*

Alumni Association Board

Glenn Ludtke Beverly Mattli Robert Mize Janice Neal Janet Nuse Ann Parks Rebecca Parks Carolyn Peery Bonnie Potter Terri Rohlfing Ann Schafer Connie Shay Jane Shover Karla Sprick Susan Steele Debra Straatman Charlie Straatman Lou Thompson Lola Watts Dee Woodward Fall 2017

Richard R. Rogers Salem United Methodist Church Floyd C. Satterlee Thomas Edwin Schneider John E. and Judith Yeast Schofield Shirley Schroeder Schutte Sally Scott-Blackburn Keith E. Shostrom Theodore L. and Ruth Marie Cheffey Spayde Kenneth R. Stephens Winifred Yoes Runge Stribling William B. Toelke Elnora E. Tucker United Methodist Church of Gettysburg, Pa. Roy D. and Melody Vandelicht

Ruth Benner ’66 Laura Blair ’86 Jacque Cheary ’82 John Cheary ’70 John Coleman ’12 Sammie Jo Copeland’16 Kelsey Forqueran ’15 Jean Gruenewald ’75 David Jones ’95 Addie Layne ’13 Jenna (Lechner) Maule ’09 Julie McAnelly’05 Kate (Gruenewald) Nolte ’08

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Sean Pridgeon ’08 Judy Rethwisch ’65 Jennifer Spaulding ’00 Tom Yancey ’54 Kyle Youngs ’06

Advisory Board Carolyn (Summers) Perry ’66 Jim Steele ’64 Dee Woodward ’55

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IN MEMORIAM Gifts were made in loving memory of the following alumni, colleagues, and friends.

Keith A. Abernathy Dione Auchly Rondal E. Bell Anna Katherine Bratton ’48 Morrene Hughes Britton Richard S. Brumitt Herman C. Byrd Jr. ’74 Paul L. Calvert ’51 Charles S. Cardwell ’13 Raymond A. Cornett Katherine England Derque ’40 Richard M. Driscoll ’51 Norman E. Drissell ’51 Mary Louise Johnson Forbes ’39 Betty Lee Fulton Green ’63 Marvin C. Hamilton '39 Mary J. Krause Hamilton Lawrence D. Hern Clarence Eugene Hix Jr. Elizabeth L. Sweet Hix

IN HONOR Gifts were made in honor of the following alumni, faculty/staff, colleagues, and friends.

Virginia Wood Bergsten ’59 Diane Wilson Blackwelder Kenneth L. Burres Glenn A. Cox Jr. '51 Veronica Cox John D. Finley Joseph E. Geist Marianne E. Inman Brenda S. White Kueck ’78 Marjorie Crews McMillan ’48 Robert T. Perry ’65 Pi Kappa Theta Peggy Proctor Braxton P. Rethwisch ’64 Laurence R. Tucker ’69 Franklin F. Wallis ’66 Thomas L. Yancey '54

Anna Mae Besgrove Hodge ’44 William "Bill" J. Holmes Keith E. House ’49 Daisy McKee Jacobs ’51 Juanita James Jean N. Jenner Gary F. Jones ’50 Nancy Thompson Jones Glenn R. Joyce ’61 Sidney J. Kimbell ’41 Eleanor King James Robert King Robert A. Kountz ’57 Fredrick L. Kreisler ’53 Michael Christopher Lackland ’07 Nancy D. Lutz Leon A. McAnally ’37 Chuck McCutcheon ’74 W. Darrell Meyer ’59 Harold L. Momberg

Robert K. Mordt ’54 Florence Puckett Morton ’37 Russell C. Nix ’29 Ronald E. Page Scott H. Perkinson George Thomas Poe ’68 Jonathan R. Radtke ’90 Mark C. Robb Julia Jenner Savina '38 Pauline Edwards Scarborough ’34 Rev. Nathan Scarritt Dianna D. Shallenburger Janet M. Sipes Huston C. Smith ’40 Jerry Stockman Harold W. Sunoo William Anthony Tetley ’38 George Allen Vaughan Dorothy Mildred Orr Wilson ’30 Margie M. Woods Deborah Rose Young ’94

Thank you to our CMU Board of Trustees Bruce Addison ’66 Shelby Alexander ’97 Robert Anderson Dick Bailey ’84 David Bandy ’66 Robert Barnes James Bryan John Cheary ’70 Robert Courtney Wimi Daramola ’01 James Denneny III Roger Drake John Drakesmith ’58 Nancy Ellis Robert Farr Keith Gary ’82 Robert Hahne ’60 Terry Henderson ’83 Jeff Hogenmiller ’70 Dick Hutchison ’83

Tim Jackman ’81 Janet Jacobs ’77 Ivan James David Kerr ’67 James Kimbell Paul King ’68 James Marchbank Kirk Meyer ’83 Michael Miserocchi ’81 Nancy Peacock ’82 Tad Perry, chair ’65 Kellie Platz ’02 Donna Puyear Elmer Revelle Niki Scott ’94 Louann Shaner ’70 Larry Tucker ’69 Kathy Vieth ’66 J.B. Waggoner ’91 Keith Young ’86

Athletic Training to become master’s-only program Big changes are on the horizon for Central Methodist University’s Athletic Training Program.

In May of 2015, the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) and the Commission on Athletic Training Education (CAATE) agreed to establish the professional degree in athletic training at the master’s level, according to Wade Welton, director of the Athletic Training Program and associate professor.

The transition is presently awaiting approval from accrediting groups the Higher Learning Commission and CAATE. The current CMU Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Program is in the process of transitioning to an entry-level Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Pending accreditation approval, it will include an accelerated plan that allows students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years.

This program will be in the form of a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree, then a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree, according to Welton.

The change is driven by a decision from CAATE that accredited baccalaureate programs will not be allowed to admit, enroll, or matriculate students after the fall of 2022.

“This decision will advance the profession and better

position athletic trainers to be an integral part of an evolving health care system,” Welton says. “CMU is committed to remaining a leader in athletic training education, and feels the time is right to make the transition. It will ensure that we are preparing our students to provide the highest level of health care to our patient population.”

Welton says employer demands and demographics in athletic training have changed over the past several years, and the shift in curriculum will give CMU students a distinct advantage when seeking employment.

Effective this fall, the University no longer accepts freshman cohorts for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program. However, the existing undergraduate program is still accredited by the CAATE and in good standing; and currently enrolled athletic training majors will be able to complete their degrees.

CMU Allied Health Days display options Multiple Allied Health Days, hosted by CMU’s Office current and future job market are in these of Admission and its Division of Health Professions, show- health concentrations. Allied Health Day case majors and classes for potential students contemplatis a great way for students to engage each ing health care majors. major and leave with a new understanding Students who attend gain an understanding of the key of their distinction and importance, thus, components that make up different areas of study available making it easier to choose which path they in athletic training, nursing, physical therapy, and occupa- wish to follow. tional therapy.

In addition, students and their parents have the chance to speak with faculty, participate in handson activities, and tour facilities, including the stateof-the-art Thogmorton Allied Health Center.

“Students considering health care professions frequently know that they want to ‘serve other people,’ but often are not aware of the professional options that allow them to do so,” says Dr. Megan Hess, associate professor of nursing and chair of the CMU Division of Health Professions. “One purpose of having an Allied Health Day is to provide potential students with opportunities to learn more about the various professions and ways to serve patients as part of an Interdisiplinary Health Care Team. Another purpose is to connect potential students with the dynamic faculty who teach in these Students demonstrate the proper way to take care professions.” of a person who has been injured and the injuries According to Hess, some of the highest needs for the are still undetermined.

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2017 2017 Hairston Hall of Fame The Hairston Hall of Fame welcomed three individuals and two teams this fall in August 2017.

The 2017 Hairston Hall of Fame class welcomes Laura M. (Stageman) Holtmeyer ‘05, Chris (Drummond) Wheeler ‘88, Patricia (Wendling) Stokes ’68, the 2009-10 Men’s Basketball Team, and the 2011-12 Softball Team.

“The 2017 Hairston Hall of Fame Class is one that will go down in the history books,” says CMU Vice-President of Institutional Growth and Student Engagement Ken Oliver. “We have the first female student athlete who received a varsity letter with Patricia Stokes and the first female soccer player at CMU with Chris Wheeler. These two pioneered female athletics at CMU.” Oliver adds, “Additionally, we have outstanding female track athlete Laura Holtmeyer, a softball team that is an all-time best, and a basketball team, one of the best in school history.”

Laura M. (Stageman) Holtmeyer competed for the CMU Women’s Track & Field program and was a member of the 2005 Graduating Class.

While at Central Methodist, she ran the 800-meter leg of the distance medley relay at the NAIA Indoor Nationals in 2003 and 2004. In 2004, they garnered a 5th place finish with a time of 12:14.8, which set the school record at Central Methodist. This record has remained unbroken. She was an All-American in 2003 and 2004. During her career, she held the 400-meter outdoor hurdle record, in addition to the 55-meter and 60-meter indoor hurdle record. She also qualified for the indoor pentathlon in 2003. She achieved Academic All-American status while at CMU. Chris (Drummond) Wheeler competed for the Women’s Soccer program and was a member of the 1988 graduating class. Her story began when she tried out for the men’s soccer team and made the team in 1984, becoming the Eagles’ first female soccer player. Chris was the only female to play men’s soccer for two seasons. She went on to become the captain of the women’s soccer team, after playing for the men’s team for two years.

Patricia (Wendling) Stokes competed for the Women’s Tennis program and was a member of the 1968 Graduating Class.

Patricia was the first female inducted into the varsity

athletic “C” Club. She played on the men’s tennis team for four years, after becoming the first female member of the program her freshman year.

The 2009-2010 Men’s Basketball Team was comprised of Jake Clark, Brock Edris, Lucas Dahl, Dan Pierre, Derek Klitch, Mike Regan, Nick Stellwagen, Tyler Bredehoeft, Curtis Smith, Joe Howell, Matt Sherman, Jake Prosser, Eric Franklin, Nic Dykman, and Alvin Brass. The Eagles were led by head coach Jeff Sherman, who was assisted by Sam McMahon, Charlie Wilson, and Ryan Peterson. The team finished the season with a 24-9 overall record and won the Heart of America Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship. They also qualified for the 32-team NAIA National Tournament.

The 2011-2012 Softball Team was comprised of Bri Kirkland, Melaine Wilmsmeyer, Kayla Yount, Courtney Dennis, Rebecca Lipsey, Megan Robbins, Mary Kate Townley, Aubrey Utley, Bri Ford, Kelsey Johnley, Briana Boatwright, Jacqulin Cappuccilli, Kerri Francis, Katelyn Moeller, Rebekah Munday, Shelby Pohlman, Erika Reinagel, Michele Rupard, and Kennedy Seifert. The Eagles were led by head coach Pat Reardon, assisted by Gene Reardon, Kenya Fuemmeler, Steve Siebert, Katie Dove, and Ross Dowell. The team finished the season with a 41-14 overall record, and won both the HAAC Regular Season Championship as well as the HAAC Tournament. They also qualified for the NAIA Softball World Series.

“I want to congratulate the 2017 Hairston Hall of Fame Class on all of their outstanding accomplishments,” says CMU Athletics Director Brian Spielbauer. “The class is a group of trailblazers that laid the foundation for CMU Athletics. I hope they all enjoy this honor and continue to inspire current and future CMU student athletes.”

The Hairston Hall of Fame was established in 1983 through a gift from William L. Hairston, a 1933 graduate of Central College (now Central Methodist University). The Hall of Fame honors the outstanding accomplishments of CMU athletes, coaches, administrators and teams and recognizes significant contributions to the University’s athletics programs.

Honorees Patricia Wendling, left, Chris Drummond, and Laura Stegeman were outstanding women athletes when they were students at Central Methodist.

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Central Methodist shut out its opponents 13 times as sophomore goal keeper Ashlynn Freeman allowed just four goals all season. Offensively for Central Methodist, Judith Sainz leads the team with 14 goals, and Eli Boothe trailed behind her with 11. The Eagles finished out their historic regular season at home taking on Clarke University, continuing their outstanding season at 15-1-2, and being ranked No. 7 in the nation.

At the end of the 2017 regular season for the women’s soccer team, defender Luci Brasil was awarded 1st team All-Conference honors and winning defensive player of the year. Midfielder America Garcia and forward Judith Sainz were awarded 1st team All-Conference honors. Second team nominees were goal keeper Ashlynn Freeman, defender Mireia Lopez and midfielder Rachel Topliss. Forward Anika Kallash was awarded freshman of the year and third team. Head coach Dan Schmidlin was awarded coach of the year.

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2017 Spring sports round-up Baseball - The Central Methodist baseball team put up another spectacular season in 2017, finishing with a record of 42-17 on the season and 23-9 in The Heart. The team ended the season ranked 25th in the final NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. Dustyn Macaluso earned NAIA DI Baseball Second Team All-American honors. Seniors Zach Becker, Quinn Conley, and Dustyn Macaluso, and junior Dariel Checo were named First Team All-Conference, while Fernando Villegas, Chris Danielson, C.J. Martin, Kyle Fulton, and Logan Haring earned Second Team All-American honors. To cap off the stellar season, the team earned an at-large bid in the Lawrenceville Bracket of the NAIA Opening Round. Central Methodist went 0-2 in the opening round to close out their season.

Men’s and Women’s Track & Field: The Central Methodist’s men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams broke many milestones last spring. The women’s 4x400 meter relay broke the school record with the time of 4:00.10, placed by Briana Zumwalt, Theresa Zehnle, Rachel Lipsey, and Pearl Morgan at the Concordia Twilight Meet. Five athletes were sent to the 2017 NAIA National Championships. Doug Hutcherson competed in the Men’s 5,000 Meter Race Walk, Kiven Steitz, Josh Broadus, Peyton Besand, and Allyson Ng competed in the Men’s and Women’s Pole Vault, and Drew Gandy competed in the Men’s Decathlon.

Doug Hutcherson went on to capture his fourth outdoor All-American status by placing eighth in the race walk. Drew Gandy scored 6,729 points, shattering the Central Methodist school record in the decathlon by 407 points. Standing in fourth place with three events to go, Gandy would place first in the final three events to capture the NAIA National Championship.

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The Heart of America Athletic Conference awarded Santiago Sierra defender of the week and Leonardo Ferri offensive player of the week during the season. Leonardo Ferri led the Eagles in 15 of the 16 games with 12 goals and three assists. The Eagles’ goalkeeper Vince Gelei had an outstanding season, starting 15 of the Eagles’ 17 games, and only allowing seven goals with 37 saves. The men’s soccer team finished the regular season nationally ranked at #13. The Heart of America Athletic Conference for All-Conference selected first team defender Santiago Sierra, midfielder Adrian Gutierrez, and forward Leonardo Ferri. Offensive player of the year selection was awarded to Eagles’ Adrian Gutierrez, and Newcomer of the year was awarded to Santiago Sierra. Ricardo Olaya was recognized as a second team member. On third team were goal keeper Vince Gelei, defender Colin Horn, and forward Junior Kazeem.

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The Eagles opened up 2017 with a big win in the Bellevue University Tournament, beating No. 23 Carol College 3-2. In October, the Eagles traveled down the road to compete in the Columbia College Tournament, taking on Lindenwood University–Belleville, No. 5 Park University, and Dillard, and going 2-1 in tournament play. Central Methodist’s longest winning-streak of the season was six after falling to Park.

Towards the end of regular season play, Central Methodist beat No. 22 Missouri Valley, 3-1, on the road.

Through the season, the Eagles were 22-11 and 13-5 in conference play. They finished the regular season taking on Baker University at home. Shannon Peters was honored by the Heart of America Athletic Conference, named setter of the week three times in her freshman campaign. Heart Quarterfinals began November 4.

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The Eagles are coming off a 24-10 season, which included an appearance in the NAIA DI National Tournament Sweet 16, and they ranked 20th in the final edition of the National Coaches’ Poll. The 201718 team will return 2ndTeam All-American and 1st Team All-Conference player DaJonee Hale; 2nd Team All-Conference player Ana Borges; and reserves Tashawnya Edwards, Jazmin Shields, Allison Hines, Amanda Hutchins, Emily Richardson, and Anna Lua Doring-Speranza.

In this past off-season, Central Methodist added nine new recruits to the 2017-18 squad. Newcomers are Taylor Victorine, Hannah Stephens, Eloise Sneddon, and Emily Engemann; in addition, CMU welcomes five new transfers—Brandi Henton from Boise State, Zhara Laster from the University of Alaska-Anchorage, Maria Marquez from Arizona Western Community College, Hunter Liftee from Arizona Western Community College, and Brianna White from Arizona Western Community College.

The Eagles tipped off their 2017-18 season and home opener on November 3 against Midland University.

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Central Methodist enters the 2017-18 season coming off a 17-14 campaign last year. The Eagles will return six players from last season—Kellieon Williams, Bo Burkhart, Brian Egejuru, Frankie Burden, Jordan Ankrom, and Seth Stegeman. Central Methodist also adds seven transfers and one newcomer to the squad. They are Isaiah Thurmond from Carl Sandburg Community College, Terrance Bush from North Central Missouri College, Isiah Sykes from Missouri S&T, Armon Williams from Illinois Central Community College, Erick Locke from the University of Central Missouri, Christian Soderholm from Illinois Valley Community College, and Heath Agnew from Hesston Community College. The lone freshman on the team is Sergiu Zimbatu.

Central Methodist tipped off its season and home opener on November 3, against Lyon College in the CMU Classic.

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Spirit Squad – With the Spirit Squad comprised of the Coed Cheer Team and the Competitive Dance Team, the dance team will now be under the direction of Brenda Parisi, and the coed cheer team will continue under the leadership of Terin Fuemmeler.

The Coed Cheer Team will be looking to build off last year’s second place Heart finish; whereas, the Dance team looks to build off on their appearance in the first ever National Championship. The Heart Dance Championships will be hosted in Des Moines, Iowa, at Grand View University. The NAIA Spirit Squad National Championship will be hosted in Oklahoma City, Okla., on March 9-10, 2018.

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Greetings from the CMU Alumni Board of Directors My years as the president of the CMU Alumni Board of Directors (ABD) are drawing to a close. In so many ways, my time serving compares to marching around the Fayette square in the CMU Band, playing the band’s official march “Barnum!” We would step onto the square, the drums played the roll off, then we would rip into the introduction.

My introduction to the ABD came from the excellent leadership from two past presidents, Jim Steele and Judy Rethwisch. Jim and Judy served as my mentors, giving an excellent introduction to the duties of the office.

Last year at Homecoming I listened to the powerful sound of the band reverberating off the buildings. It brought back memories of my time at CMU, but also the fun everyone was having Homecoming right then and there! I warmly remember what has become the annual Friday evening event at the old city jail, and on Saturday the after-game gatherings reliving alumni’s now-coveted years at CMU. My thoughts again turned back to imagining the band rounding the first corner, marching and playing to that driving beat. The rhythmic groove keeps everyone in step, working precisely together. Working together with Dr. Josh Jacobs and his staff in the Advancement and Alumni Relations office has been a pleasure. Thank you for helping our alumni in so many ways.

The sweet memories played by the band bring to mind those sweet moments at Gala Awards Banquets, shaking hands with the Distinguished and Young Alumni Award recipients. But nothing could be sweeter than viewing graduation from the speaker’s platform. What a special thrill to see the glow of satisfaction coming from the graduates and parents in Fayette, and the other community colleges partnering with CMU. Back in the day, the band turned the corner executing the “Texas turn.” How challenging it was to make those turns and to continue playing without missing a note. Yes, when I missed a note (or phrase) from the music, the other band members were there to keep it moving. After serving the ABD, I realized that it was the other board members and the staff that, likewise, kept things moving. Thank you to every ABD board member for your loyalty and sacrifices for the good of CMU. Your Alumni Board has always guided right and covered down, working together for the good of CMU. Thinking back, I remember the band reaching the final “stinger” on “Barnum” as we exited the Fayette Square; so now, as then, I put my instrument in the case for the final time. I will forever be grateful to our great University for the many opportunities it has afforded me and my wife, Jacque, both during our undergraduate days and our years serving the ABD. Thank you to so many Fall 2017

John Cheary ’70 and his wife Jacque (Allred) ’82 at the Homecoming football game, cheering on the Eagles and the band.

who have offered their encouragement and many kind words.

And yes, just as the band will forever play “Barnum” on the square, the Alumni Board of Direcors will enthusiastically carry on finding new ways to advance the cause of CMU. Let me introduce you to your new CMU Alumni Board of Directors President, Laura Blair. Laura is a 1986 graduate. She has all the tools necessary to do a great job. She is completing her term as vice president. Laura has always been fully engaged, showing her deep love for our great University by serving at every opportunity. Now it is up to you! We need you to step up to help Laura and all the existing members of the ABD. Lend your voice! Serve Central; and remember—coming back to campus is ALWAYS like coming home.

John Cheary ’70 President Alumni Association of CMU

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Alumni news, engagements, marriages, and births 1960s Ward Overall ’61 and Judith (Gray) Overall ’64 celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on August 10, 2017.

Brenda Sue Bruce Fountain ’64 is a superb pianist who has been playing concerts recently, usually with the North Carolina Symphony.

Her performances have taken her throughout the Southeast, New England, and Europe.

Doug Burton ’67 was the Grand Marshal for CMU’s Homecoming parade held October 14, 2017.

Rodney Kent McCormick ’67 and wife Linda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24, 2017.

Kent Van Landuyt ’68 and co-author Dan Peek have published a book about the social and economic impact that the creation of the Lake of the Ozarks, by the building of Bagnell Dam, had on the people and region in A People’s History of the Lake of the Ozarks.

Beth (Kershaw) Maxey ’69 was awarded the Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki Master in July, following a three-day class in Redondo Beach, Calif. This is her second Reiki Master Teacher designation; she earned the Usui Reiki Master Teacher in 2016. She is an affiliate member of the ICRT Reiki Membership Association and

teaches Holy Fire Reiki classes at The Gratitude Center in Red Bluff, Calif., along with husband Tony Maxey, who also holds the double Master Teacher certifications.

1970s Terry Rottler ’74 has announced his retirement from the active practice of law. He and wife Charlene will make more frequent trips to see their children and grandchildren.

Michael Frderick ’78 is working with other retired police offers through a not-for-profit organization called “Back in Service” to guide police offers who were disabled in the line of duty, find productive employment.

1980s Mark Dempsey ’85 was inducted into the Missouri Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame on June 2, 2017.

1990s Stacy (Shelden) Pitts ’91, a teacher at Hawthorn Elementary School in Camdenton, Mo., received the Voya Unsung Heroes Grant for Innovative Teaching Idea.

Delia Remington ’93 wrote and published a novel called In the Blood, the first of a vampire

trilogy.

Steven “Skippy” Jones ’94 received the Outstanding Achievement Award in the Master of Divinity program at Iliff School of Theology.

Audrey Freitag ’96 was named the 2017 Outstanding Alumni at East Central College on May 20, 2017, during the Commencement Ceremony.

Melissa (Niedergerke) Hunter ’96 was named senior vice president of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Lake Regional Health Systems in Osage Beach, Mo. Mary “Beth” Elders ’98 was ordained a Deacon in the United Methodist Church on June 10, 2017. She is also the Disaster Program Manager/Lead Planning Specialist for the American Red Cross of Missouri.

2000s Brian Ash ’00 was named the 2017 ABCA/Diamond National Division I High School Coach of the Year.

Adam Mustoe ’06 and wife Sarah announce the birth of daughter Betsey born May 1, 2017.

Jodi Ralston ’06 was named the director of the Sainte Genevieve County Library in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. Jessica Wolpers ’06 is the kindergarten teacher at Bunceton R-IV School District in Bunceton, Mo. Randall Barron ’07, attorney at law, opened a private practice law firm in Glasgow, Mo. Christina (Thompson) Shutt ’08 was chosen to deliver the CMU Gaddis Lecture on October 19, 2017. She is the executive director at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, an African-American museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage in Little Rock, Ark. Dan Bryan ’09 is the new city administrator for the City of Desloge, Mo. Jeremy Esry ’09 and Whitney Boyd were married on September 2, 2017.

Chris Janssen ’09 and Lauran Burgin ’12 were married on March 25, 2017.

Alpha Phi Alpha Reunion at Lake of the Ozarks, May 2017: (l-r) Susan Markland Donnelly ’70, Barbara Russell Page ’70, Annette Howell Anderson ’68, Sharon Graves Leech ’68, Linda Locke Heck ’71 They are planning the next reunion for Wed., May 16, 2018. Contact Susan at sdonnelly48@sbcglobal.net if you’re interested.

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Ashley (Barnes) Jones ’09 is the new physician assistant with Twin Rivers Medical Group in Kennett, Mo. Jessica Lackland ’09 and Lucas Chrislaw were married on September 9, 2017.

Kelsey (Aholt) Stricker ’09 and husband John announce the birth of son Kain David born March 16, 2017.

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2010s Kara (McMillan) Suttner ’10 and husband Josh announce the birth of son Kenneth Noah born September 15, 2017.

Daniel Dey ’11 and Camrun Montgomery ’16 were married on June 10, 2017.

Dr. Samantha (Potter) Wallace ’11 is a hospitalist at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. Cindy Young ’11 is the administrative director of Surgery Center of Farmington, Mo., and serves on the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association Board.

Michael Hernandez ’12 and wife Amelia (Truex) Hernandez ’13 announce the birth of daughter Emma Sue born September 14, 2017.

Keshan Moore ’12 and Justin Vogt were married on July 8, 2017.

Maurine (Leverenz) Steward ’12 and husband Logan announce the birth of son Jaxon Rodes born August 30, 2017.

Mandi Elizabeth Bollinger ’13 and Lucas Adam O’Neal, both of Farmington, Mo., are engaged and plan to marry on November 4, 2017.

Kayla Kelly ’13 is the new chaplain for CMU in Fayette.

Sabrina (Eaves) Shockley ’14 is the new stewardship coordinator for the Advancement and Alumni Relations office at CMU in Fayette.

Her husband, Aaron ’12, currently works as a counselor for the CMU Office of Admission.

They are expecting their first child.

Nicole “Colie” Trawick ’14 will be the next head coach of the Cougars women’s basketball team at Indiana University, Kokomo, in Indiana.

Ricardo Valsien ’14 and Marlene Nicole Archibeque ’17 are engaged to be married. She is a labor and delivery nurse at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Brittany Wright ’14 and Alex McFadden were married on July 8, 2017.

Geofrey Bilabaye ’15 and Andrea Muroto were married on May 20, 2017. He has also joined the staff of the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law Review as resource editor.

Novy Foland II ’15 is the new biology teacher at Fayette High School.

Morgan Goetchel ’15 was recently hired as head coach for the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs at Rockford University in Illinois. Earlier he coached NAIA athletics at CMU.

married on June 10, 2017. She is a registered nurse in the neuroscience unit at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Wayne Brown ’16 is the new band director for the Houston School District in Houston, Mo. Samantha Copeland ’16 and Jonathan Pickrell were married on July 15, 2017.

Joseph “Ross” Crocker ’16 was named the 2017 Technician of the Year at the Missouri Pharmacy Associations Annual Conference and Trade Show in St. Louis.

Kasey Hobbs ’16 is engaged to Grant Brewer and planning a Nov. 4 wedding in Perryville, Mo. Christie Hoskisson ’16 is the bookstore manager at Hesston College, a two-year Mennonite college in Hesston, Kan. Paul Klepees ’16 is the new minister at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in Hatton, Mo. Parker Johnson ’17 is a new systems analyst for the Technology Services Department at CMU in Fayette.

Brett Knese ’17 is a multimedia journalist for WGEM News in Quincy, Ill.

Molly Moore ’13 and Bradley Gallop were married on October 14, 2017.

Jake McSpadden ’15 is the offensive line coach for the Hollister Tigers High School football program in Hollister, Mo.

Camden Levett ’17 was hired to be the assistant basketball coach for the women’s basketball program at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont.

Calley Rogers ’13 is the new elementary music instructor for the Houston School District in Houston, Mo.

Derek Musgrove ’15 is the new physical therapy assistant at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, Mo.

Mickayla Spaulding ’17 is working for the Helena Brewers Baseball Club in Helena, Mont., as a community relations intern.

Kyle Stoecklein ’13 is the new line coach for the Warsaw Wildcats and will also teach math.

He played offensive line at CMU.

Ann Marie Pelley ’15 and Michael Ferrante were married on March 26, 2017.

DaSean Stokes ’17 has been named an admissions counselor for the CMU Admission Department.

Kristin Zumwalt ’15 and Blaise Parker were

Bo Amos ’14 is a Forensic Scientist I for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department in Olathe, Kan. Scott Deaton ’14 and Leah Minor were married on August 12, 2017.

Ryan Gifford ’14 and Erin Reilly ’14 were married on July 16, 2017.

Ben Gladden ’14 and wife Lacey (Eaton) ’11 announce the birth of son Clay David born February 1, 2017.

Caitlyn Heininger ’14 and Nathan Blessman were married on September 23, 2017.

Hunter Kelley ’14 has been playing American Football overseas for the past two years. In 2016 he played in the German Football League for the Dusseldorf Panther Organization, and in 2017 he is playing in Denmark for the Triangle Razorbacks.

25th Anniversary Year 2018 The Cuban World: Photographs from Jerry Benner ’66 A Charles Banks Wilson Retrospective January 28 - March 15, 2018

Alex Kirby ’14 is the new band director at Fayette High School in Fayette.

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Mary L. Blank Chiles ’48 of Smithville, Mo., died Sept. 1, 2017.

Terry N. Rapp ’71 of Warrenton, Mo., died July 3, 2017.

Jill Barringhaus, manager of the CMU Bookstore, and husband Kevin announce the birth of daughter Kendall Rose born May 11, 2017.

Victor V. Straub ’48 of Kansas City, Mo., died Oct. 11, 2017.

Samuel Joe “Sam” Rauls ’71 of Hillsboro, Mo., died Aug. 13, 2017.

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John M. Cozean ’50 of Charlotte, N.C., died Sept. 19, 2017.

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Harlan P. Ebeling ’50 of St. Charles, Mo., died Jan. 31, 2017.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Virginia Corse McMahon ’21.

Nancy L. Render Elmore ’50 of Smithville, Mo., died Nov. 9, 2016.

1930s Margaret Smith Hankewich ’39 of Boonville, Mo., died May 28, 2017.

Verne Wesley Johnson ’39 of Mountain Home, Ark., died June 12, 2017.

1940s Elliott W. “Doc” Smith ’41 of Overland Park, Kan., died June 6, 2017.

David Keith Duren ’42 of Montgomery City, Mo., died on May 31, 2017.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Jane Myers Green ’44.

The Talon has received notice of the death of Orinda Hatcher Bode ’45.

Dr. John L. Cannon ’45 of Glastonbury, Conn., died May 28, 2016.

Helen Moon Henderson ’45 of Kansas City, Mo., died July 4, 2017.

Martha Lee Jenkins Schofield ’45 of Overland Park, Kan., died July 20, 2017.

The Talon has received notice of the death of George A. Ray Coffey ’46.

Patricia Schnell Green ’46 of Kirksville, Mo., died Sept. 19, 2017.

Charles Scrivner ’46 of Independence, Mo., died June 25, 2017.

William Brownfield ’47 of Kansas City, Mo., died April 15, 2015.

The Talon has received notice of the death of William J. Fink ’47.

Paul S. Kueter ’47 of North Plainfield, N.J., died Sept. 20, 2016.

Hoy H. Middleton ’47 of Kansas City, Mo., died April 30, 2017.

Betty Montgomery Blaich ’48 from Paradise Valley, Ariz., died Oct. 18, 2016.

Mary Lou Snider Camp ’48 of Raytown, Mo., died June 22, 2017.

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Dean Ehlers ’51 of Harrisonburg, Va., died Feb. 19, 2017.

William “Bill” Henderson ’51 of Glasgow, Mo., died June 26, 2017.

Dr. Leslie Gordon Kirschner ’52 of Washington, D.C., died April 27, 2017.

Marilyn Addison Cover ’53 of Plattsburg, Mo., died June 20, 2017 Donna Beckner Izard ’53 of Kansas City, Mo., died May 25, 2017.

Irvine Joy Drewel ’54 of Eureka, Mo., died Sept. 4, 2017.

Rev. Russell Hawkins ’54 of Kansas City, Mo., died May 3, 2017.

Donna Wayland Trice ’72 of St. Petersburg, Fla., died May 4, 2017.

Jim Holtwick ’76 of Columbia, Mo., died Oct. 20, 2017.

James Marvin Blaine ’77 of Oak Grove, Mo., died May 16, 2017.

1980s Janet E. Gatens Keene ’84 of Fort Mill, S.C., died Aug. 7, 2016.

Mary K. Bailey Perkins ’86 of Higbee, Mo., died Aug. 27, 2017.

Farrel Lavene Hanson ’86 of Lake St. Louis, Mo., died Oct. 5, 2017. She was the wife of Chester Hanson, former professor of mathematics at CMU until he retired in 1993. He survives, as do two sons and their families.

1990s Gary Alan Nichols ’91 of Columbia, Mo., died Sept. 15, 2017.

Margaret Peters Sandring ’54 of Independence, Mo., died May 9, 2017.

2000s

Doris Mae Huff Vail ’57 of Olathe, Kan., died Aug. 20, 2017.

Theresa M. Smith ’00 of Farmington, Mo., died on June 30, 2017.

Ralph R. Hulse ’57 of Westminster, Colo., died June 5, 2016.

Michael Christopher Lackland ’07 of Glasgow, Mo., died June 3, 2017.

Lois J. Eck Miyasaka ’57 of St. Peters, Mo., died Sept. 2, 2017.

Cloe Rose Beck ’18 of Marshall, Mo., died July 3, 2017.

John G. Davis ’58 of Fayette, Mo., died Sept.

21, 2017.

Janice Jones Deller ’58 of St. Louis, Mo., died Dec. 25, 2016.

Dr. Kenneth Kays ’58 of Columbia, Mo., died July 3, 2017.

1960s Don Crosgrove ’60 of Modale, Iowa, died July 2, 2017.

David Keathley ’60 of Van Buren, Mo., died July 31, 2017.

Joyce Proffitt Nixon ’60 of St. Joseph, Mo., died Feb. 18, 2017.

Dr. Barry O. Weston ’65 of Wildwood, Mo., died Sept. 14, 2017.

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Faculty and Staff The Rev. Dr. Frank Joseph Mitchell, aged 90, died July 25, 2017, in Durham, N.C. He was both a pastoral minister and a teacher of religion and philosophy. He taught religion at Central Methodist College (now CMU) from 1965-1970.

Josephine Cooper Tindall, aged 69, of Fayette, Mo., died on June 11, 2017. Before she attained her C.N.A., she worked for a number of years at Central.

Gretchen F. Shackelford, aged 84, of Ventura, Calif., died May 30, 2017. From 1974-1984 she worked at Central Methodist College as an administrative assistant in maintenance.

Marilyn Mutti, age 84, died June 10, 2017.

She was the sister-in-law of Bishop Fritz Mutti

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Friends The Rev. Gailya Dow of Versailles, Mo., a United Methodist pastor, died May 19, 2017.

The Rev. Carl McCaleb of O’Fallon, Mo., a United Methodist pastor, died Oct. 13, 2017.

The Rev. Gregory N. Olsen of Saint Roberts, Mo., a United Methodist pastor, died May 13, 2017.

The Rev. Norman Smyth of Kansas City, Mo., a United Methodist pastor, died Sept. 14, 2017.

Lealure Tindall, who died Sept. 23 after an extended illness, had been an administrative assistant at Central in the College of Graduate and Extended Studies since 2003. She was a good friend to all who knew her.

She was the sponsor of the African-American Student Union (AASU) organization on campus. The president, senior Kiona Sinks, says of Lea, “From the beginning she invested much faith into the person I have grown to become during my collegiate career here. A servant leader, she touched hearts of many far and near. She cherished and loved her family deeply.

“Ms. Lea was a woman of dignity and strength.

She got up every day to live out the life God called her to live. We have spoken things into existence that she believed in from the start.”

In the week following Tindall’s funeral, AASU held a celebration of life in her memory with music and memories from friends and family.

Keith Abernathy, aged 63, of Harrisburg, unexpectedly died May 28, 2017. He joined the faculty of Central Methodist in the fall of 2012 as assistant professor of criminal justice.

Before he joined Central’s ranks he had more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, as an officer and as a teacher. His law background included as a member of the Missouri Department of Corrections, the Cape Girardeau Police Department, the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Department, the Southeast Missouri State University Department of Public Safety, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri State Park Rangers, and the United States Marshal’s Service.

In the teaching realm, Keith was Director of the Law Enforcement Training Center at Moberly Area Community College, as interim diector of Columbia College’s Moberly Campus, and as an adjunct instructor of criminal justice adminisration for Columbia College’s online education divisions.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southeast Missouri State University with an emphasis in social work and psychology, and he had a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Columbia College.

Keith was a graduate of the National Crime Prevention Institute of the University of Louisville. He held a Generalist Instructor rating and a law enforcement firearms instructor rating. He was also a Terrorism Awareness and Couner-Terrorism Instructor for the Department of Homeland Security Center for Domestic Preparedness.

He was active in numerous crime prevention organizations and the Howard County 911 Board, among other police-related groups.

One would expect such a man to be markedly tough with his students. He expected a lot from them, but he was at heart a gentle soul and wanted what was best for them.

A special life celebration was held when the CMU students arrived back at school this fall. He will be fondly missed by all who knew him.

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John W. “Jack” Kourik of Saint Louis, Mo., a good friend of Central Methodist University, died Oct. 23, 2017, at the age of 94. He was married to Rosa May Kourik, who preceeded him in death.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University. He hired on as a student engineer at Wagner Electric where he remained for more than 40 years, retiring as the director of Brake Engineering and Aftermarket Services.

For many years he was a member of Vinita Park United Methodist Church.

He has lovingly left CMU a Hall of Sponsors Scholarship named in gratitude for the Reverend Sara Chaney.

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Shutt speaks on Black history during Gaddis Lecture

By Maggie Gebhardt, CMU media content specialist

Since she walked Central Methodist University’s graduation stage in 2008, Christina Shutt has gone on to do great things in the world, with her focus remaining on exposing, reviving, and protecting important pieces of history.

More than nine years later, Shutt, a Kansas City, Mo., native, returned to CMU’s campus as the speaker for Central’s 34th annual Merrill E. Gaddis Lecture, which was held on Oct. 19. Her speech was titled, “History will be kind to me: thoughts on museums, silences, and the power of representation.”

The Gaddis lecture is sponsored by CMU’s Kappa Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, which was established in 1935 by Dr. Merrill Gaddis (18911958), who was professor of history and later chair of the history and political science department. He served at CMU – then Central College – for nearly 30 years.

During her lecture, Shutt spoke about how Black history was not, and in many cases is still not, properly taught in public schools and museums across the country – creating a major absence of knowledge.

“When I talk about knowing history, I don’t just mean learning about slavery or Rosa Parks – Black history, or all history, is much more robust and interesting than just a few key players or singular events,” Shutt said.

The CMU alumna is the executive director at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center – an African-American museum of the Department of Arkansas Heritage in Little Rock, Ark. “If we think museums are neutral places whereby we simply display facts of history,” Shutt said, “we may find that many are just as culpable in the silencing of history.”

Shutt provided many examples of historical events that, for the most part, are unheard of, but have played great roles in shaping America’s history.

She explained that remaining silent about incidents that have occurred only contributes to the overall damage, and the first step in correcting historical inaccuracy is to acknowledge and learn about the painful past that has led to today.

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“Begin by accepting that this country was built on the backs of people of color – that the wealth and prosperity many of us enjoy today would not have been possible without black or brown bodies,” she said.

At the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Shutt said there is a “Hidden No More” exhibition, and its basis consists of truth-telling and exposing stories and facts of the past that have been unknown for years.

“It’s not just Black history; it’s everyone’s history,” Shutt said. “At the end of the day, it’s all our story. We’re impacted by each other, and we’re all better when we’re a community, together.

“Until we learn that hard truth, we’ll never get better. There is no ‘us’ and ‘them.’”

Previously, Shutt was an associate librarian for special collections and instruction at Hendrix College in Conway, Ark. She served as an archivist for notable collections ranging from the history of medicine to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. papers.

She holds master’s degrees in both Archival Management and History, with an emphasis on collective memory and public representations.

From CMU, she earned a bachelor’s degree in history.

While a student at CMU, Shutt was very active on campus. She was the president for Alpha Phi Omega, vice president for Pi Gamma Mu, and inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, Alpha Chi, and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies. She also performed in Little Theatre productions and served in leadership for the Wesley Foundation.

She also was the recipient of the CMU Selecman Achievement Award – the University’s highest graduating-student award.

Shutt’s dream is to build a museum where programming is inclusive, tolerance is embraced, and ensuring the rich and vibrant stories of African-Americans in Arkansas is widespread.

She now resides in Conway, Ark. with her husband and three-year-old son.

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Blumhorst encourages service during CMU Sunoo Lecture

By Maggie Gebhardt, CMU media content specialist

It’s been said if you have a job you’re passionate about, you never really work a day in your life. Most definitely, it’s been passion that has driven a man from a Missouri town of about 1,800 to do his part in changing lives all over the world.

Glenn Blumhorst, a Slater native, is the president and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) – a private, non-profit organization at the center of a community of more than 225,000 individuals who have experienced the Peace Corps in 141 countries since 1961.

Blumhorst visited Central Methodist University on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to deliver “Waging Peace: Our Global Social Responsibility” to a large crowd for the third annual Dr. Harold Sunoo World Peace Lecture Series. During his talk, he emphasized the importance of giving back, and spoke in detail about the resources needed to continue making a difference through the Peace Corps.

The lecture series is held in honor of the late Dr. Harold Sunoo – former chair of the department of history, professor of political science, and distinguished professor of then-Central Methodist College. It was established to enhance the spirit of academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility in the pursuit of peace throughout the world.

Blumhorst graduated Slater High School in 1981, and approximately seven years later, launched his career by serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala. It was during that three-year experience that he discovered his passion for service, which paved the way to the important role he fills today.

Long before Guatemala, service had been in the back of Blumhorst’s mind. He comes from a family of service – his father having served in the United States Marine Corps, brother in the United States Army, uncle in the Vietnam War, plus others.

“It’s all about seeing the world,” he says of his service experiences. “It’s life-transforming, and it impacts everything so dramatically.”

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community and economic empowerment, environment, youth and development, and agriculture.

During his time in Guatemala, he worked alongside farmers, while his wife worked with nurses and doctors.

After doing so, he said their eyes were opened – they became eager to learn more about the world.

Blumhorst says the people there – the children in particular – touched his life, and he developed friendships he still has today. Those experiences are what drive him to ensure the Peace Corps remains funded and supported going forward.

According to Blumhorst, many misconceptions are doing their part to stand in the way of needed funding.

Most qualified applicants who would like to volunteer in the Peace Corps are turned away due to budget concerns, when in fact, foreign aid makes up less than one percent of the federal budget – a common unknown, he says.

Blumhorst believes the vast majority of taxpayers are in favor of foreign assistance, that helping poor and sick children overseas is actually helping children in the United States, that money used for foreign aid benefits the military, rather than takes away from it, and that foreign aid creates independence, rather than dependence, within the countries being helped.

According to Blumhorst, a lot of people have the wrong idea about many of these truths.

While concluding his lecture, Blumhorst emphasized that he strongly believes the Peace Corps shouldn’t be threatened or minimized because of budget concerns – and that it is endangered in its current state. He advised CMU students in the audience to serve society in any way they can – whether they take classes they normally wouldn’t take, read books they otherwise wouldn’t read, or go on mission trips.

“We need to come to understand one another – sometimes the divides between us aren’t intended to be that way; they’re misunderstandings and different perspectives,” he says. “If we can cross those boundaries, we’ll live lives of peace and understanding.”

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by Noel Coward

The Little Theatre presented two plays this fall, including Blithe Spirit and the children’s musical Awesome Allie. In Blithe Spirit, novelist Charles (Ben Kixmiller) invites a psychic to run a seance as background for the plot of his new novel (photo, top left). Instead, the psychic materializes his first wife, Elvira (Karlie Noll) ( in photo above). His current wife, Ruth (Myriah Araiza) can’t see wife No. 1 and refuses to believe in her until Elvira dashes by with a vase from the mantel (photo, upper right).

The two wives fight over Charles until Elvira rigs the car to kill Charles so she and he can be forever together. As fortune would have it, Ruth is killed in the car accident instead, and joins Elvira on the wrong side of the lifeline. Together they confront Charles (photo, right) with all of his egotistical faults.

In typical Noel Coward fashion, the story goes from funny to somewhat bizarre with a twisty ending that’s good for a bunch of belly laughs.

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Above, Allie (junior Myriah Araisa from Columbia) and her trustry dog, Captain Chaos (freshman Ben Kixmiller from Prairie Home) head out to find the alien who has contacted Earth. Right, Allie meets the alien (Abby Wimberley from Independence) who is merely looking for a best friend—Allie.

Awesome Allie, the children’s theatre production, one of which has been offered for several years, is set up for local and regional children to be bussed in for multiple showings at The Little Theatre, followed by two performances available to a public audience.

In the play, the President of the U.S. (Karlie Noll) sends Allie (Myriah Araiza) out into space to find a way to save Earth from an unknown danger. She crosses the universe with her computer and her friend and dog, Captain Chaos (Ben Kixmiller). She encounters lots of science information and some surprises, including a Cosmonaut (Addison McGuire) stranded on Mars. Together they discovers the alien (Abby Wimberley) who is inadvertently causing all the commotion.

Full of fun, science, and music, Awesome Allie was a hit with children and adults alike. The guest director for this play was Carol Estey, nationally known dancer, actor, and director from Columbia, currently working at Talking Horse Theatre in Columbia.

In the end, everyone ends up with a best friend, including a Russian cosmonaut they picked up on the trip (Addison McGuire from Higbee) and Captain Chaos; the alien and Allie; and Allie’s mom (sophomore Cori Bryan from Springfield) and the President of the U.S. (senior Karlie Noll from New Cambria).

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Students participate in volunteer service projects Central students have spent considerable time this semester in one of their favorite pasttimes, volunteer service work.

As a freshman project at the beginning of school, CMU students, led by Cassie Nappier, director of civic engagement, learned a personal lesson on Central’s mission about impacting the people around us.

The students were given brown paper lunch sacks to decorate. They filled each one with a personal letter of encouragement, oatmeal, fruit snacks, chips, a pencil and eraser, and a bottle of water.

Bags were delivered to local schools for students in grades K-5 at Fayette Daly Elementary, St. Mary’s of Glasgow, Glasgow Elementary, New Franklin Elementary, David Barton Elementary of Boonville, and Hannah Cole Primary of Boonville.

More than 1,400 goodie bags were delivered, and in return, students were innundated with thank-you notes.

In September, Central hosted again the Central Missouri Special Olympics Annual Bocce Ball Tournament More than 25 students and faculty volunteers helped ensure a successful day for a high turnout of athletes and other volunteers.

The regional program director for the Central Missouri area of Special Olympics, Diane Brimer, indicated that she hopes to continue holding this tournament at Central due

to its central location and plenty of space.

This year the tournament was held in the Philips-Robb Recreation Center, which provided a welcome relief from the sun and heat.

Left, new members of CMU’s Psychology Honor Society, Psi Chi, from left: Terri Banderet, Amelia Ebbesmeyer, Joseph “Drew” Tillman (current vice president), Kylie Tillman (current president), and Amanda Hutchins.

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The Chorale heads out on fall tour Each fall the Central Methodist University Chorale goes on tour for a week, visiting schools and churches across Missouri. This fall these 30 top singers took something special with them, the world premiere of a commissioned piece from Dan Forrest called “Not Ashamed.”

Dr. Claude Westfall, conductor of the Chorale and CMU director of choral activities, shepherded the Chorale through the east half of Missouri on their annual tour, Thursday, Nov. 16 – Tuesday, Nov. 21. They performed for schools during the day; however, the evening concerts, held in churches, were open to the public.

The centerpiece of the tour is “Not Ashamed,” a commissioned piece by world-renowned composer Dan Forrest. Its first public performance was at the choir’s home concert Sunday, Oct. 29, in Fayette. The choir also sang a second Forrest composition, “The Nightengale.” Other pieces from their repertory included “A Choral Fanfare” by John Rutter; “Salve Regina” by Orland di Lasso; “A Maiden is in a Ring” by Hugo Alfven; “Take My Hand” by John David Earnest; “Hard Times” by Craig Hella Johnson; “The Singer’s Dance” by Kim Arnesen; and “By and By” by Carol Barnett.

Open concerts were performed in Columbia, Bonne Terre, Gray Summit, St. Louis, Warrenton, and Kirksville.

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