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Past, Present & Future Discovery PAGE 12
Fall 2014
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Past, Present & Future Discovery Florida College faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the long-awaited completion of Phase II of the Akin project.
2 President’s Office
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3 Alumni Relations 4 The Hutchinson Bell
Suite Relationships
6 2015 Leadership Dinner 8 2014 World Wars Tour 10 James R. Cope Adopt Program
Debra Douthitt ’87, Kim Keenan ’87, Jerri Kittleson ’87 and Shannie Morris ’87 are ladies whose individual stories are united
11 Florida College Society 18 Florida College Academy 22 Alumni News 23 Travel with Florida College Florida College Magazine is presented to you by: EDITOR
Jared Barr ’01 ART DIRECTOR
Brian Harber ’09
by their alma mater, the place they first met in 1985. page 13
C.T. and Sara Jones This past year, the Florida College family lost two of its most devoted members in Charles “C.T.” and Sara Jones. page 16
STAFF WRITER
Chase Ray ’12 STAFF PHOTOGR APHER
Samuel Ward ’13 EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Haley Anderson ’15 PROOFREADERS
Sharon Clark ’70 Megan Greiving ’04
2015 Lectureship This year’s annual lectureship series focuses on the theme “Light Shall Shine Out of Darkness.” Join us for a week of uplifting messages and reunions. page 19
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It is my pleasure to present to you the latest edition of “Florida College Magazine.” This issue contains special words regarding a few remarkable supporters, employees and friends of the College who served this institution and its students through love. You will also read of the completion of phase two of the Akin Building project. The “Suite Relationships” article continues a recent theme by telling the story of a group of young women who met
President’s Office
at Florida College and remain the best of friends today. As always, we have provided a schedule for our annual lectureship series and the accompanying social events and reunions. We hope to see you this February. Warm regards,
H.E. “Buddy” Payne, Jr., Ph.D. ’65 President
R E L AT I O NSH I PS E V E N T S • Cincinnati (Oct. 30) • Tampa (Nov. 8) • Portland (Jan. 17) • SoCal (Feb. 28)
COMING SOON:
• Dallas • Gainesville • Kansas City • Lubbock • Orlando
Be on the lookout for Relationship events in your area! 2
While wealth, success and material possessions are fleeting, life’s lasting things are bound by one commonality: relationships. These are at the heart of what makes Florida College so special. Thank you for continuing your relationship with this institution. To parents, thank you for entrusting your children to us and helping them begin countless lifelong relationships. To the thousands of alumni and friends nationwide who volunteer on behalf of the College, we thank you. Whether you serve as camp counselors, booster club officers or event coordinators of the College, your work is irreplaceable. These bonds continue to grow in The Hutchinson Bell. If you have not already, I invite you to visit The Bell and discover the unique ways our relationships are growing across the country.
Alumni Relations
In any relationship, communication is key, so I encourage you to engage with us as you are able. Your Bell membership, your ideas and your service will be more appreciated than you know. Indeed, God has given us many great gifts through one another. Thank you for continuing your relationship with Florida College.
Adam Olson ’00 Director, Alumni Relations Office
Visit thehutchinsonbell.com today. 3
Many of us have experienced the feeling of coming home from Florida College during a holiday break. But over time, returning to Florida College began to feel like coming home. Pulling into campus for the first time ‌ walking into Hutchinson Auditorium one fall morning for chapel ‌ the sound of laughter in the dorms ‌ When did you realize Florida College was home? For over 65 years, Florida College has fostered long-lasting relationships and has helped to create lifelong memories. The Hutchinson Bell exists to remind you of those feelings and help you continue those relationships. The Bell promotes a spirit of mutual encouragement and helpfulness among members. From local chapters to the national organization, The Bell continues to welcome home alumni and friends.
Visit thehutchinsonbell.com /WelcomeHome to join the hundreds of alumni and friends in The Bell. Let us welcome you home. 4
Sarah Appleget is learning His way. In July before her freshman year, Sarah was enrolled in a university near her hometown of Minneapolis. Her schedule was finalized, her books were purchased—all she had to do was wait a few weeks to begin her college career. But the more she waited, the more she considered her life’s direction. Sarah describes herself as career-driven, a trait that presented her with a tough decision, one she viewed at the time as sacrificial: to pursue a spiritual atmosphere at Florida College and settle for whatever education might follow. Today, Sarah is a junior in the College’s music education program and recalls being “very pleasantly surprised” at her initial courses and the professors who taught them. “They are so skilled and knowledgeable. And because of the small class sizes, I get personally challenged by them,” she said. The personal challenges are not only helpful for Sarah’s pursuit of a music education degree; they also offer her preparation to enter the highly competitive field of vocal performance, a subject in which she plans to pursue her master’s. Since high school, Sarah has excelled in all aspects of music and performance. She made the college transition seamlessly, participating in chorus, where she earned a solo as a freshman and served as section leader; chamber ensemble, where she conducted a piece; and the College’s production of “The Sound of Music,” playing the role of Mother Abbess. In all those roles, she believes she has learned one important lesson: “I’ve learned to never be content with where I am in all aspects of my life,” she said. “In singing, I must always be working to sound better every day. In my Christian life, I always need to be striving to love and honor God more than the day before.” That’s how Sarah Appleget is learning His way.
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Eighth Annual Florida College Leadership Dinner Dana Perino is a Fox News contributor and co-host of the top-rated cable news program, “The Five.” She served seven years during the administration of President George W. Bush where she became the second female in U.S. history to serve as White House press secretary. Perino earned her master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Her early career included work as a journalist and as a spokesperson for the Department of Justice after Sept. 11, 2001. Perino’s work for the president provides a unique perspective on leadership, as well as valuable insight on how to train leaders. On Sept. 24, 2015, Perino will speak from a follower’s point of view, sharing with us three critical elements of good leadership: access, principles and loyalty.
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Gabe Chaves is living His way. Gabe Chaves’s personal motto—“There’s nothing better than reading a good book”—does more than just capture his passion for literature. It marks the beginning of his coming to Christ. By the age of 14 he had developed a skeptical attitude toward religion, but he still remained curious about spiritual matters. This curiosity paired with his love for reading culminated one pivotal night and served as a channel toward Truth. “I couldn’t sleep one night,” he recalled. “I was looking at all my books and I realized I had read all of them but the Bible. I started reading and I couldn’t stop. I started in Genesis and just kept going.” Soon after that in 2010, Gabe’s uncle, a member of the University church in Tampa, organized a mission trip to Costa Rica. Gabe received teaching at a Bible study and was baptized soon after. Two years later, he found himself in Temple Terrace, Florida—1,200 miles from home. “I was a bit scared at first,” he said. “Everyone seemed like they already knew each other [from Florida College camps]. But I tried to reach out and found [students] reaching back.” Gabe did more than just reach out. He ran a highly energetic, though ultimately unsuccessful campaign for freshman class president that few will soon forget. A year later, he put his hat back in the ring and now serves as sophomore class president. He is also a member of the Sowers Club, a student-led organization dedicated to training and encouraging young men interested in serving the Lord. A business major interested in marketing, Gabe hopes to preach on a part-time basis. “I speak two languages and am not afraid to talk to people,” he said. “I feel like it would be a waste for me not to preach.” The established relationships and the extracurricular involvement are two primary reasons Gabe is glad he came to Florida College. But the top reason? “For me, I’m a stronger Christian than I would have been if I had stayed home.” That’s how Gabe is living His way.
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St. Paul’s Cathetral in London
Chartwell, the home of Sir Winston Churchill.
In May 2014, 50 faculty, alumni, students and friends of the College traveled through England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Austria on a World Wars battlefield tour. Led by Dr. Brian Crispell, history professor and academic dean, the group relived history spanning Churchill’s war room bunker to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest hideout in the Alps. They also walked the battlefields at Point du Hoc and Omaha and Utah Beaches, and witnessed the sobering remnants of Dachau. “The World Wars tour was an idea some seven years in the
A tank left behind near Point du Hoc.
making, with the aim of providing an academically based survey of key aspects of this cataclysmic period,” said Crispell. “Our group enjoyed great camaraderie as we visited vital sites and remnants of this era.” The group experienced much of Europe’s beauty outside the context of the World Wars as well, traveling across the English Channel, visiting the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame in Paris, riding a Belgian train into Germany and various other opportunities for exploring.
Florida College’s next travel abroad opportunity will focus on the art and music of France & Italy, led by Mrs. Becky Barlar. See p. 23 or visit floridacollege.edu/travel for more information.
Wo r l d Wa r s To u r
Images courtesy of Wick Photography: facebook.com/wick.photos
f r o m L o n d o n t o B ava r i a
Barbed wire remains on the beaches of Normandy.
The group poses in front of Buckingham Palace.
A centuries-old wall overlooking Luxembourg.
Ashley Kent is leading His way. After a difficult senior year of high school, Ashley arrived at Florida College eager to grow spiritually. Three years later, she has accomplished just that through personal sacrifice and in one of the last ways she would have expected. A vocalist, instrumentalist and winner of the National School Choral scholarship, Ashley anticipated four years of participation in the College’s many musical opportunities and immediately declared a music major during her freshman year. The same year, she joined LOVE (Ladies of Virtue and Excellence), a student-led organization dedicated to helping young ladies aspire toward higher spiritual standards and learn how to better lead among women. Ashley enjoyed her time with LOVE and was elected the organization’s historian at the end of the year. But her passion for the work presented her with a difficult decision. “I didn’t think I could balance both LOVE and participating in chorus, plays and other performances. It’s funny, because I think I’m probably just as busy as I would have been studying music,” she said, smiling. “Looking back, the decision I made was the right one.” Around that time, she changed her major, entering the College’s biblical education program. She cites her professors as her inspiration. “I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do career-wise,” she said. “But I was attracted to the program because of my freshman Bible classes. The professors taught so well, and I could tell they were devoted. I wanted to take advantage of that as much as I could while I was here.” Now a senior, Ashley is completing her second consecutive presidential term in LOVE, which, along with her involvement as Psi Beta secretary, academic ambassador and her term as juniorsenior class secretary, has inspired her to pursue a career in education and has taught her a valuable perspective on leadership. “The strongest leaders are not leaders by word but by example,” she said. “To me, leadership is being willing to give of yourself for the benefit of others. It’s taking action towards a positive goal and influencing others to do the same.” That’s how Ashley is leading His way.
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“Without you, I do not know where I would be right now. I am glad God has shown me the right path and has placed this school in my life.”
An Open Letter My name is David Castillo. I was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, am 23 years old and have lived in Riverview, Florida for most of my life.
with a healthy body and, Lord willing, I will graduate with a degree in elementary education this spring.
In high school, I was a student athlete looking for a college that was close to home, had scholarship offers and a soccer program, which is how I discovered Florida College.
In my time at this school, I have realized just how much the professors and staff care about my future and everyone else’s here. I just want to say thanks. Without you, I do not know where I would be right now. I am glad God has shown me the right path and has placed this school in my life. Florida College will always have a special place in my heart. I am so grateful for everything that you have done for me in my time of need.
I come from a Guatemalan family and was raised in a Catholic home. During my freshman year at Florida College, however, I decided to look for answers to my questions and started to pursue Christ myself. At times I would attend church with Christians on the College’s soccer team and some Bible studies as well. As I write this letter I am blessed to say that today marks my two-year anniversary of being a Christian. I have come to realize that with God anything is possible. He has blessed me with the ability to play soccer at Florida College,
David Castillo ’15
David is one of the many students benefitting from the College’s Adopt program. To learn more about how to help students like David, attend the meet & greet during Lectures or contact 813.988.5131 x112 or percontit@floridacollege.edu. 10
A reminder to all Society members … The annual Society luncheon will take place Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club (just across from Sutton Hall). Our guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Scott Hartsell, is a 33-year Marine, devoted Christian, husband and father. We look forward to hearing his message. Maj. Gen. Scott Hartsell
Due to limited seating at the luncheon, we will only be able to accommodate the first 250 respondents. To reserve your seat, contact Martha Reynolds at reynoldsm@floridacollege.edu or 813.988.5131 x193. Also, please plan to attend a dedication at Society Circle with a dessert reception to follow.
We are very grateful to this year’s luncheon sponsors: Society member Scott Miller ’92 and the Hines Miller Group of Bloomington, Illinois. Scott Miller
The
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Dedication attendees tour the completed interior and exterior of Akin following the ceremony.
On Friday, Sept. 26, Florida College faculty, staff,
21 regional chairs, many of whom were present for
alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the
the ceremony.
completion of the second and final phase of the Akin Building project. Though the interior has been fully functional for the past year, the ceremony marked the completion of exterior renovations and celebrated Florida College’s health sciences program. During the ceremony, President Payne recognized the men and women who made the project possible, honoring many of the donors by name, includ-
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Several prominent Temple Terrace citizens were also in attendance, including Mayor Frank Chillura, who named Sept. 26 Florida College Day by proclamation. In his declaration, Mayor Chillura thanked Florida College for its commitment to the Temple Terrace com-
Mayor Chillura recognizes Florida College with a special award.
munity and the Mediterranean revival style, which is represented throughout the campus and is emblematic of the city’s rich history.
ing Sandra Stulgis of Cuero, Texas, who provided the
Named Past, Present & Future Discovery, the com-
lead donation. He also recognized the national co-
pleted project symbolizes the history of science at
chairs of the Akin project, Drs. Bradley Cavender ’77
Florida College while paving the way for future gen-
and Leon Wayne Mitchell ’58, as well as the project’s
erations of health sciences students.
President Payne poses with Sandra Stulgis.
Jerri (Ervin) Kittleson, Shannie (Blackwelder) Morris, Debra (Nash) Douthitt and Kim (Campos) Keenan (left to right, class of ’87) are ladies whose lives are forever connected by their alma mater. And while friendships made at Florida College last a lifetime, in the case of Sutton 102 & 104, living together at the College proved to significantly deepen their bond. 13
The girls of Sutton 102 & 104 pose with “GB.”
The girls pose with fellow Royal Palm staff in 1987.
“I don’t recall my first impression of any of the other girls. To be honest, I can’t remember them ever not being my friends … It all just fell into place so seamlessly. I know God’s hand was behind it, because I am who I am today because of them.” –Jerri Kittleson
Florida natives Shannie Blackwelder and Debra Nash first met as campers at the College’s Florida summer camp back when it was hosted on campus. Around a decade later, Kim Campos, a recent high school graduate, was vacationing with her friends in Indiana. It was there that she met Jerri Ervin of Hobart, Indiana; the two became instant friends. During the opening week of their freshman year, the soon-tobe suitemates were brought together by unforeseen events. Shannie’s roommate in Sutton Hall left the College soon after arriving, and Jerri’s roommate never arrived at school. Jerri moved in with Kim, Shannie joined Debra, and the four found one another living across the hall. A healthy sense of humor was one particular bond the ladies of Sutton 102 & 104 shared. They played a lot of jokes on each other and had jokes played on them in return, such as the time Kim and Jerri moved Debra and Shannie’s furniture into Sutton Lobby or the time when their toilet seat was held hostage by boys from [suite name redacted to protect the guilty].
Outside the dorm, Debra’s blue Volkswagen bug—named “GB" for “Gator Bug”—served as a sidekick to the suite’s many adventures. Some were local, like the many late-night donut runs. Others were farther away, like the girls’ afternoon trip to Orlando, the time they had forgotten to get permission to leave campus. Kim, a self-described “goody two-shoes,” still remembers the anxiety of being the one elected to call Dean Payne to explain their whereabouts. Every Sunday, “GB” took Debra and Shannie to church at Antioch while Kim and Jerri got a ride from the boys in North Cottage to Habana Avenue. And every so often, it would take them to Plant City, Debra’s hometown, where the girls frequented the Nash’s “Dinner and Laundry Service.” They fondly remember Mr. Nash’s famous announcement: “Now that I have you girls all together …” which would always be followed by some story or bit of wisdom.
“We‘ve endured the loss of parents, family health issues, job changes, moving … and we’ve always been there for each other, even if we couldn’t physically.” –Debra Douthitt 14
The girls made countless other memories. But from the beach trips to the Strawberry Festival, to the Oak Ridge Boys and Journey concerts, there was a stronger bond, one that continued to grow long after graduation and remains as strong as ever today. That bond, of course, is their common love founded on faith in their Lord. Over the years, that bond has helped them weather the trials and transitions of life. Today, Debra, Kim, Jerri and Shannie are all married with children. Along with the many memories and stories of Florida College they pass down, it is this atmosphere of love and common faith that they hope their children will one day experience at their alma mater.
“When we’re all in the same room, I instantly feel 18 again and I know nothing has changed.” –Shannie Morris
While the original members of Sutton 102 & 104 are still suitemates in spirit, a second generation suite may already be in the works. As they enter high school next fall, Stephanie (Jerri’s daughter), Ashlin (Shannie’s eldest) and Abigail (Debra’s daughter) all look forward to attending Florida College soon and are even considering rooming together. Although much about their lives has changed since their time at Florida College, whenever they reunite, things feel the same as they did 30 years ago. No single member thinks of the other as a wife or a mother— just a friend, the same friend they met on Glen Arven Avenue in 1985.
The ladies reunite at Debra’s son’s wedding in Georgia this past summer.
“My oldest daughter will start Florida College next year. I sincerely pray that she will find the kind of genuine friends at Florida College as I have. True friends who will love her, laugh with her, cry with her and most importantly, make her a better Christian.” –Kim Keenan 15
This past year, the Florida College family lost two of its most devoted members in Charles “C.T.” and Sara Jones. C.T. became involved with Florida College in 1994 after his retire-
side—a peculiar habit as most board members traveled a great
ment from the oil industry. Fifteen years later in 2009, C.T. was
distance for meetings. They were regarded by all as a true team.
elected to the board of directors, where he offered his financial expertise by chairing the budget committee and helping develop a business plan for the College.
The Jones’ dedication to Florida College’s growth was only outshined by their devotion to young people. They were passionate about the Adopt Program and sponsored between four and nine
Though he had significant business experience in the oil indus-
students each year from 1996 to 2013. They were lifetime Society
try, Jones was quite unassuming in nature; his colleagues re-
members and continue to support the College today through their
garded him as humble, soft-spoken and rarely the first to speak.
endowed fund and planned gifts.
But whenever he had something to say, everyone listened—and was always the better for it. There was rarely a meeting in which Sara was not at her husband’s
C.T. and Sara passed away in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee just months apart—he in January, she in April. They are survived by their two sons, Glenn ’70 and Gary, and three grandchildren.
Florida College will miss the dedication, leadership and devotion of C.T. and Sara Jones. We are truly indebted to their service and love. 16
… Through love serve one another. –Galatians 5:13 This past year, the Florida College family lost four loving servants in Joella Pickup, Pauline Chandler, Chris Glover and Gretchen Copeland. These four ladies taught, guided, mentored and loved the students they met during their time with the College and were examples to students and faculty alike through their gentle and quiet spirits, their firm convictions and their service through love.
Joella Hall Pickup’s path
toward an illustrious 22-year career as one of Florida College’s most fondly remembered instructors began in 1971 as she instructed voice, theory and other music courses.
Among Mrs. Pickup’s most significant professional achievements were the consistently high evaluations from fellow professors and students, which earned her the Top-Rated Activities Professor Award from 1990 to 1993. Of greater importance, she lived a life as a devoted wife and mother, an example to each student she instructed and a dedicated servant of her Lord.
Pauline Chandler
and Luther Chandler were happily married for 26 years until Luther passed in 1964. Three years later, Pauline came to Temple Terrace to fill the College’s need for a dorm mother, where she happily served as guide and example for the ladies of Dicus, Wilson, C Dorm and Sutton Hall for 16 years.
Besides the countless lives she influenced as a dorm mother, Pauline also began the local Chandler legacy of love for Florida College, which includes her son Royce ’68 (married to Hope ’68), three grandchilden and 13 great-grandchildren.
SERVING T HROUGH LOV E Mildred “Chris” Glover
Gretchen Hill Copeland
When asked about her hope for Heaven, Mrs. Glover was known for replying, “I know I’m going to Heaven!” Such faith was demonstrated daily through her actions as she mentored the ladies she affectionately referred to as her girls. When she was not performing her duties in the dorms, however, she could often be found taking a Bible course during the day.
Shortly after their honeymoon, the newlyweds arrived on campus to help prepare for its first class of students. While her husband, Griffin, worked tirelessly to help the College first achieve accreditation from ’49 to ’54, Gretchen stood by his side, always ready and willing to be involved in anything related to the College.
was born on March 4, 1930, in Concordia, Kansas. She arrived as Florida College’s latest dorm mother in 1984, where she lived with, mentored and served as an example for the ladies of Boswell Hall (South) for 11 years.
was born February 2, 1922, in Benton, Arkansas. She met her husband, Griffin Copeland, at Harding College, and the two married on May 30, 1946, just months before the opening of the College that would be such a focus of both their lives.
Joella Pickup, Pauline Chandler, Chris Glover and Gretchen Copeland were an encouragement to their fellow faculty and staff members, as well as outstanding examples for young people. Be it personally or in an academic setting, they each served through love. They were compelled by their attitude of service, their deep commitment to Florida College and its values, and most of all, their commitment to the Lord.
The Florida College family is deeply indebted to these ladies and their combined century of service. Though they have gone on to their reward, they leave behind legacies in the countless lives they touched. 17
Sherri Nunley ’86, a first-grade teacher, is both an alumna of the Academy and Florida College.
A small, private institution in Temple Terrace has been recognized locally for outstanding academics and emphasis on character development—and it’s not Florida College. This fall, Florida College Academy was voted best private school in northeast Hillsborough County for the third consecutive year.
Florida College Academy began in 1958, inhabiting the building originally used as housing for chauffeurs of the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club in the ’20s. It was named The Temple Terrace Training School and featured three teachers who taught 37 students. After steady growth in enrollment and a middle school expansion, the school relocated to the east side of the Hillsborough in 1972, occupying a print shop formerly rented by the College and taking on the name Florida College Academy. Although the Academy has experienced decades of growth, much of its recent success can be attributed to Principal Lynn Wade. With 36 years of teaching and principalship, Wade has experience identifying and hiring exceptional teachers. He accredits the school’s achievement to these highly capable and dedicated educators.
The original Florida College Academy building (1920s) once located in today’s Boswell parking lot.
“I would place the teaching staff against any other in any public or private school,” he said. “The teachers are all devoted Christians who share a common love of God and a commitment to the school’s core values and vision.” The Academy’s core values and vision are represented in its biblical, threefold philosophy: reverence for God, respect for others and responsibility for all one does. For many College alumni, the Academy was their first experience with Florida College. Today, the school hosts 207 students (pre-K4 to eighth grade) from a variety of backgrounds. In fact, there are currently 20 students enrolled in the College that came through the Academy, while 17 teachers are College alumni. Florida College congratulates the Academy for the public recognition of its rigorous, Christ-centered education and for its designation as a top-ranked private school in northeast Hillsborough County. 18
Amy Hollis ’96 instructs her pre-K class.
“Light Shall Shine Out of Darkness” God’s Light in an Age of Darkness F E B R U A RY
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D AY L E C T U R E S O N T H E M A I N C A M P U S Tuesday, February 3 God as Light
Wednesday, February 4 Jesus as Light
Thursday, February 5 Christians as Light
“God is Light”: 8 a.m. The Radiance of God’s Glory Hutchinson General Session Mark McCrary
“His Face Shone Like the Sun”: The Transfiguration of Jesus Kyle Pope
“Put on the Armor of Light”: Imitating Christ Brent Moody
9 a.m. Hutchinson
“Your Word Is a Lamp”: The Light of God’s Word Jason Hardin
“A Light to Open the Eyes of the Blind”: The Miracles of Blindness Ed Barnes
“He Who Loves His Brother Abides in the Light”: Loving One Another Alex Ogden
10 a.m. Hutchinson
“That the Eyes of Your Heart May Be Enlightened”: The Illumination of the Spirit Rob Speer
“From Darkness to Light”: Deliverance from Ignorance, Sin and Death David Beckley
“You Are the Light of the World”: Shining in the Midst of Darkness Jerome Jackson
11 a.m. Hutchinson
“The Light of Israel Will Become a Fire”: The Light of God’s Judgment Mike Richardson
“Disguised as an Angel of Light”: Walking by a Counterfeit Light Lonnie Fritz
“A Light to the Gentiles”: Evangelizing the World Rick Billingsley
Time
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Monday, February 2
Tuesday, February 3
Thursday, February 5
7:30 p.m.
“Let There Be Light”: God Our Creator David McClister
“I Am the Light of the World”: God Our Redeemer Russ Bowman
“The Lord God Will Be Their Light”: God Our Perfector Wilson Adams
REGISTER FOR LECTURES ! Avoid the lines in February by visiting floridacollege.edu/lectureship
Ladies Full Tea
Old Sutton Dining Hall Monday, February 2 11:30 a.m.
$30 donation • To register and pay, visit floridacollege.edu/ladiestea or contact Janette Cunningham at 813.989.0876 or janetteset@verizon.net
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REUNIONS Reunite with your former classmates during lectures! RSVP and learn more at thehutchinsonbell.com/reunions For more information, contact the alumni relations office at griffink@floridacollege.edu or 813.988.5131 x155
All are welcome! If you want to learn more about Labor Camp, join current campers for a meet-and-greet during lectures week on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 9 p.m.
Visit floridacollege.edu/labor-camp to learn more or register.
LECTURES SOCIAL CALENDAR S AT U R DAY, J A N UA RY 31, 2015 12–4 p.m.
Class of ’90 lunch, Florida College Academy
1 p.m.
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (spring musical), Hutchinson Auditorium
4–7 p.m.
Class of ’05 dinner, Sutton Hall
8 p.m.
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” (spring musical), Hutchinson Auditorium
S U N DAY, F E B R UA RY 1, 2015 2–3 p.m.
Singing, Conn Gymnasium
M O N DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 , 2015 8:30 a.m.
Golf tournament, Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Class of ’05 picnic lunch, Hampton Park
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ladies full tea, Sutton Hall
9:00 p.m.
Reunions:
9:00 p.m.
Class of ’75, home of Matt and L’von Qualls
Class of ’90, Sutton Hall
Class of ’85, Sutton Hall
Class of ’95, Florida College Academy
Teen Reception (ages 13–19), Boswell Hall
T U E S DAY, F E B R UA RY 3, 2015 7:30 a.m.
Golden Grads (Classes of ‘46–’65) breakfast, Sutton Hall
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Art auction, Chatlos Library
10–10:30 a.m.
Bible storytime (ages 2–6), Florida College Bookstore
11 am – 12 p.m.
Children’s storytime (ages 2+, during ladies lecture), Hailey-King 107 (adjacent to Puckett Auditorium)
1 p.m.
Florida College Society luncheon, Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club
3 p.m.
Florida College Society dedication ceremony & reception, Society Circle (outside Sutton Hall)
5:30 p.m.
Class of ’95 dinner, Sutton Hall
W E D N E S DAY, F E B R UA RY 4 , 2015 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Art auction, Chatlos Library
10–11 a.m.
Adopt Program reception, Henderson Dining Hall
10–10:30 a.m.
Bible storytime (ages 2–6), Florida College Bookstore
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Children’s storytime (ages 2+, during ladies lecture), Hailey-King 107 (adjacent to Puckett Auditorium)
1 p.m.
“How To Pay For College,” Location TBD
2–2:30 p.m.
High school students reception, Legacy Courtyard (outside McCarty Auditorium)
3–4:30 p.m.
Fine arts showcase, Hutchinson Auditorium
9:30 p.m.
Singing, Puckett Auditorium
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 5, 2015 10–10:30 a.m.
Bible storytime (ages 2–6), Florida College Bookstore
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Children’s storytime (ages 2+, during ladies lecture), Hailey-King 107 (adjacent to Puckett Auditorium)
12 p.m.
Class of ’75 lunch, Sutton Hall
TBD
Class of ’85 dinner, Location TBD
9 p.m.
Labor Camp meet-and-greet, Registration tent
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 6 , 2015 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Alumni chorus rehearsal, Puckett Auditorium
5:30 p.m.
Women’s basketball game, Conn Gymnasium
7:30 p.m.
Homecoming court, Conn Gymnasium
8 p.m.
Men’s basketball game, Conn Gymnasium
S AT U R D AY, F E B R U A R Y 7, 2 015 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Alumni chorus recording (off-campus)
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Alumni News 1960s
1990s
2000s
Beatrice Annaleigh Bassett was born to Florida College professors Jon and Jenny (Keller) Bassett ’96 of Temple Terrace, Florida on Oct. 10, 2014.
Asher Craig Gonzalez was born to Lorenzo ’01 and Lauren (Bean) Gonzalez ’05 of Racine, Wisconsin, on Aug. 25, 2014. Lorenzo is now working for the Walgreens corporate office as manager of inventory and reconciliation.
Cathy J. Cagle ’67 passed away on July 25, 2014. She and Ray J. Cagle, her husband of 47 years, have two children and four grandchildren.
1970s
James “Jim Bob” Sanford ’76 passed away on Jan. 1, 2014. Sanford served as a deacon at the Centerville church in Centerville, Texas, and is survived by wife Dianne (Landrum) ’76, daughters Sharon (Sanford) Boyd, Terra (Sanford) Camp ’03 and Emily Sanford, and seven grandchildren. His family requests memorial donations be made in his honor to Sacred Selections.
1980s Jericho Robert Schlabach was born to Daniel ’95 and Becky (Rice) Schlabach ’00 on Aug. 8, 2014.
Owen Ross Burkley was born to Matt and Ragan (Settle) Burkley ’04 of Richardson, Texas on July 24, 2014.
The Harber family continues to grow (left to right): Brian ’09 and Joie (Camp) ’11 with Evelyn and Gray, Jonathan ’13 and Lauren (Harber) Wickersheim ’12, Norm ‘80 and Renita (Lanning) ‘80, and Matt ’07 and Katie (Copeland) ’07 with Kari Beth and Richie. Nora Eden Washburn was born to Thayne ’04 and Erika (Bunting) Washburn ’04 on May 31, 2014. Langley Byers Smith was born to Joshua ’95 and Rachael (Byers) Smith ’99 of Winter Garden, Florida on Jan. 29, 2014. Joshua has also recently accepted a position as program development manager with Wiley Global Education. Samuel Ray Chandler was born to Luke ’89 and Melanie (Brooks) Chandler ’00 of Temple Terrace, Florida, on Aug. 13, 2014.
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Andrew ‘06 and Emery (Royalty) Hutto ’07 of Bowling Green, Kentucky were married June 8, 2013.
2010s Chase ’12 and Libba (Greiving) Ray ’13 of Temple Terrace, Florida were married on Oct. 19, 2013.
Submit your alumni news today at floridacollege.edu/alumni-news
France &Italy The Art & Music of
Travel Abroad with Florida College
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May 4–15, 2015
For more information, contact tour leader Becky Barlar at barlarb@floridacollege.edu.
New England & Canada A LUMNI CRUISE July 4–11, 2015
Support Florida College scholarships! Join The Hutchinson Bell alumni and friends through scenic New England and Canada on Holland America, embarking from Boston and disembarking in Montreal. Travel services provided by Catch A Wave Travel. For reservations and information, contact Becci McKinney at 813.241.5600 or catchawavetravel@gmail.com. 23
ANNUAL  LECTURES
GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, February 2, 2015 Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club Play a round with alumni and friends on the historic Temple Terrace golf course in the annual golf tournament. The event is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Booster Club to raise funds for student scholarships. The tournament price covers green fees, golf carts, breakfast, snack cart, luncheon and door prizes. Visit floridacollege.edu/golf for more information. (Hole sponsorships are also available for $150.)
Register by Jan. 12 at floridacollege.edu/golf or griffink@floridacollege.edu or 813.988.5131 x155
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The Florida College Fine Arts Department Presents
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The broadway musical comedy based on the “Peanuts� comic strip by charles M. schultz book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner
JANUARY 29-31
floridacollege.edu/musical 813.988.5131 x186
Florida College 119 N. Glen Arven Avenue Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Alpha Club members PJ Anderson ’15 and Luke Adams ’17 lend a hand on move-in day.