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MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY • FALL 2013
Campus Improvements
Chick-Fil-A & Starbucks
Homecoming
A Week of Celebration
Kevin Rodgers Henderson’s Humble Quarterback
Business School Accreditation
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THE SPIRIT OF HENDERSON Fall 2013 Issue President Glendell Jones, ‘92 Director of Institutional Advancement Carrie Roberson
Letter from the President
Coordinator of Alumni Services Sherry Wright
This year, we have celebrated many successes. The School of Business maintained its prestigious accreditation in The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the Teachers College English/Language Arts Education Program was nationally recognized by the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE), and Henderson’s Institute for Play Therapy earned designation as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). Many of our efforts over this past year continue the student-centered focus for which Henderson is known. Henderson has expanded its academic offerings to include a new online master’s degree in education technology leadership, two new bachelor’s degrees in engineering physics and criminal justice, and additional degree tracks in biochemistry and statistics (mathematics). The university has also expanded its course offerings in business and education in Hot Springs on the campus of National Park Community College. Additionally, significant renovations to our campus, including a new dining hall and updates to Smith and Newberry Halls, have made our living and learning environment more attractive than ever. Our new Henderson News Blog and upcoming changes to our website and social media presence promise to provide better communication about the university, and to continue the tradition of valuing the input of our students, faculty, alumni and friends. Prospective students have an ever-increasing number of options for obtaining an education today. Now, perhaps more than ever, the support of our alumni and friends will be crucial as we strive to educate the next generation of Reddies. As we anticipate the celebration of Henderson’s 125th anniversary, I hope you will join me in reflecting on how we can continue the university’s time-honored tradition of providing a high quality education in a caring environment. In Reddie Spirit,
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KEN DUKE: A Story of Patience and Perseverance Henderson State alum Ken Duke overcame obstacles to succeed in his profession. COVER PHOTO CREDIT/GETTY IMAGES
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Board of Trustees Carol Jo Atkinson, ‘73, ‘74 Brown Hardman, ‘61 Bruce Moore, ‘89 Michael Myers, ‘77 Deborah Nolan, ‘76, ‘81 Ross M. Whipple, ‘73 Bill Wright, ‘70 Alumni Association Board Sandy Crawley, ‘78, ’95, President Tyler Broyles, ‘07, President Elect Derek Webb, ‘92, Past President Blake Campbell, ‘11 Shelbi Carpenter, ‘07 Jeff Coventry, ‘02 Sue Ehrgood, ‘73 Dr. Stanley Ellis, ‘98 Dr. Walter Frazee, ‘74 Dr. Alvin Futrell, ‘70 Tene Green, ‘01 Curt Hays, ‘68 Nick Klatt, ‘87 Eddie Lamb, ‘92 Susie Marks, ‘89 Matt Runyan, ‘04 John Steelman, ‘65 Mindy Thornton, ‘83 Connections facebook.com/henderson.alumni twitter.com/hsualumni
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I appreciate the privilege of serving as Henderson’s president over this past year. Together, the campus is working to bring about some positive changes while holding fast to those traditions that have always made Henderson a quality institution.
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Almost 100 years ago, a devastating fire threatened to close Henderson. But instead of extinguishing the university we know and love, the experience made the institution strong, resilient and hopeful. These qualities are what we have come to know as the Reddie Spirit. We see that it is still alive today in our students who engage in scholarship and service, in our alumni who are making a significant difference in society and in our faculty who excel in teaching, challenging and encouraging our students each day. This issue of the The Spirit is dedicated to that Spirit, which lives throughout the Henderson community.
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by Jackie Inouye
Reddie Spirit was born … A tower bell on the South Lawn exists as a silent memorial to one of the most important moments in Henderson’s history. The bell is all that remains of the structure once known as the Henderson-Brown Main Building, destroyed by fire almost a century ago. But in the hearts of alumni, this event was crucial in the formation of what is known as the “Reddie Spirit.” This Spirit serves as the Henderson mascot, but perhaps more importantly it represents the pride and motivation behind the university’s many successful students and alumni. In the early morning of February 3, 1914, Building and Grounds Superintendent James B. Garrett was completing his accustomed rounds when he discovered a small fire in the kitchen of the Main Building just before 5 a.m. Although the fire was still small, access to the necessary water and assistance was limited, and the blaze quickly overtook the building before the fire department could arrive. While teachers assisted with the evacuation of the female students in the third-floor dormitory, male students rushed back into the building to salvage as much personal and school property as possible. Bennie Gene Bledsoe, author of “Henderson State University: Education Since 1980 Volume 1,” wrote of this vivid moment: “The vital, immediate concern was to evacuate
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just met that night and decided they were going to stay, that they weren’t going to let anything keep them from going to college. That Spirit has been around ever since.”
If the story stopped here, there may not have been a modernday Henderson State University. But it did not. While ruins of the building continued to smolder, then-president George Henry Crowell met with five of the university’s board members who lived in Arkadelphia for approval of a plan. Dr. Crowell then returned to campus and wrote on a plank, “The College will be rebuilt; recitations will be resumed tomorrow,” and posted it over the college gate. He then returned to the students, who were huddled under the pines on the lawn, and told them what he had written on the plank. The students responded with an outpouring of support and sang spirited school songs.
Mann says that the actions of those who returned to rebuild still teach us a valuable lesson today: “Those are students we can relate to; if things don’t go as they should, we ought to be able to do like they did. The hardship just made them want to keep on.” Perhaps it is this very spirit that makes Henderson “the school with a heart.”
As a former director of public affairs at Henderson and current leader in the Arkadelphia community, Mann can attest to the strength of the Spirit that still runs through Henderson students today. She noted that the same strong ties students form with Henderson now were also evident the night of the fire: “The [1914] students had already been at Henderson for six months and had fallen in love with the school and formed a bond with each other. They all pulled together.”
The next morning, as they met to have their regular chapel service on the lawn, President Crowell encouraged the students to stay and immediately arranged for temporary accommodations. In the days that followed, a new living and learning community was established nearby in residences of Arkadelphians and in the president’s home. The first of several temporary structures was raised within a week. A year from the date of the fire, the new university administration building was opened, complete with classrooms and living quarters for the female students. Almost the whole student body remained; records show that only about seven students left Henderson as a result of the fire. Henderson had faced the worst and had emerged stronger and more determined than before. Although the inspirational story of Henderson’s fire and rebirth is known by every alumnus, few have the familiarity of Mary Jo Mann, HSU ’62, who delivers the annual Pine Tree Speech to all of campus in the fall. When asked why the fire was such a formative moment in the university’s history, Mann said, “It’s the birth of the Reddie Spirit, the fact that the students
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the scores of girls from the third-floor dormitory … The girls stood in their nightclothes watching the building burn, while the College boys ‘invaded the burning dormitory and began the work of saving the possessions of the girl students.’ They formed salvage lines and rushed trunk after trunk along the sidewalk leading from the College to the street. Many of these ‘boys risked their lives in this work, but they saved nearly every trunk in the building.’ In addition, they had saved ‘the entire library, consisting of thousands of volumes, the trophies of athletic field, silver cups won on debates and more than a dozen pianos.’” The building was completely destroyed, but no lives were lost that day.
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Kevin Rodgers:
“… here at Henderson, everyone from President (Glen) Jones to the faculty,
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truly the School with a Heart.”
Rodgers, however, is the first to credit others for his success.
It is hard to believe that a player who was lightly recruited would end up leading his team to historical achievements, setting several school records in the process. Such is the story of Kevin Rodgers, Henderson State’s All-American quarterback.
“I am fortunate to have great players surrounding me,” Rodgers said. “If it wasn’t for a superior offensive line and some of the most talented receivers I have ever been associated with, I wouldn’t have those numbers. The awards I receive are not mine, they belong to the team. I am very happy to see others on the team getting recognition for their work as well.” Aside from his astonishing play on the field, Rodgers has also excelled in the classroom. Majoring in business finance, Rodgers carries a 3.8 grade point average.
Playing quarterback in Rockwall, Texas, Rodgers was overshadowed by others in the area and was overlooked by recruiters around the country. So Rodgers took matters into his own hands, contacting schools and sending out highlight tapes. His plan paid off, as Rodgers’ tape drew the attention of Henderson State Head Coach Scott Maxfield. “I saw a young man that had a quick release and could throw the football,” said Maxfield. “He was very mature for his age and he had a great knowledge of the game.” Rodgers came to Henderson for a visit and was offered a scholarship that he gladly accepted. After redshirting as a freshman, Rodgers began 2011 in a backup role. Just three games into the season, Rodgers was promoted to the starting quarterback and his first game was against No. 6-ranked Delta State. Despite losing to the Statesmen 34-31, the redshirt-freshman completed 29 of 49 passes for 292 yards. Since the Delta State loss, Henderson has won 15 of the last 17 games with Rodgers at the helm. The only two losses were against NCAA Division I opponent South Alabama and last year’s NCAA Division II playoff game to Missouri Western. 6|
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of the most rewarding feelings one can have. I am fortunate to be in a position to be a positive influence on others and that is my mission.”
With such a demanding schedule, Rodgers still finds time to help others. He is an active member in HSU’s Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) and has been on several mission trips. He has traveled throughout the south lending a helping hand to those in need.
The 2012 season was one most quarterbacks dream of. Awards and accolades poured in as Rodgers was named Great American Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He earned GAC Player of the Week honors a record six times, was a national Player of the Week twice, and earned All-American honors by three separate publications. Rodgers’ numbers were staggering. He threw for 4,002 yards for an average of 363.8 yards per game. His 41 touchdowns passes were second nationally. He completed 66 percent of his pass attempts (271 of 409) and averaged a national best 14.77 yards per pass completion. This past summer, despite being a sophomore, Rodgers received the league’s highest honor as he was named the GAC Male Athlete of the Year.
“Kevin’s character is beyond reproach,” said Maxfield. “He does not cut corners or take shortcuts. His work ethic is second to none, and he does not shy away from a challenge. He spends much of his free time away from football volunteering for many worthwhile organizations and causes in our area.”
For his efforts both on and off the field, Rodgers is a candidate for the 2013 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Rodgers is one of a record 151 candidates vying to be named to the prestigious 22-man squad, which honors college football players at all levels of the sport for their selfless acts of giving back to the community and off-the-field achievements. Rodgers is the only Great American Conference student-athlete nominated for the 2013 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, and is one of 18 candidates from NCAA Division II institutions. “Kevin is a positive role model and motivator of others, and the kind of quality person that makes a positive impact on everyone [with whom he] comes in contact,” Maxfield added. As far as being at Henderson State, Kevin says it has been the best decision he has ever made. “I really love being a part of this university,” said Rodgers. “There are so many great people on this campus. At bigger schools, you often are a statistic, but here at Henderson, everyone from President (Glen) Jones to the faculty, staff and students befriend you. It is truly the School with a Heart.”
Rodgers also assists in the Reddie to Serve Day, a community clean-up program; the Reddie to Read program in the Arkadelphia public schools; and the Reddie to Teach program, which conducts sports clinics at the Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Rodgers, along with members of the Reddie football team, participates each year in the Reddie Football Blood Drive, assists at the local humane society, and has helped local schools and community centers with the building of playgrounds. “I really enjoy helping others,” said the unpretentious Rodgers. “Knowing that you made a difference in someone’s life is one
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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS by Steve Fellers The room that once housed the faculty/staff exercise room will be converted to the Student Leadership Center and will house the offices of associate dean of students and coordinator of Greek Life/Multicultural and Diversity Activities. Cubicles will also be available for student organizations. New and improved lighting and sound for the lecture hall is also in the works. “The biggest part of the project will be the renovation of the Day Gym,” Jones said. He doesn’t anticipate any downtime for students using the Garrison Center, but there could be some areas closed off at various times. Originally constructed in 1958 and named the Jonathan H. Lookadoo Student Union, the facility was renovated and combined with the Day Armory in the early 1990s and renamed the Garrison Activity and Conference Center.
New dining facility Henderson’s new dining center opened in June. The 20,000-square-foot facility was constructed along the ravine between Foster Hall and the Garrison Center. It seats 645 diners, compared to the Caddo Center’s capacity of 350. The center features a spacious floor plan and high ceilings, along with several serving stations and a modernized kitchen. It also includes an outside seating area overlooking the ravine. The estimated cost of the new building, including construction, site preparation, fees, furniture, fixtures and equipment was approximately $5,227,000.
A number of major improvement projects are underway or have been completed on the Henderson campus, ranging from facility upgrades to landscaping enhancements. A new full-service Chik-Fil-A and Starbucks recently opened. A new “Grillworks” offers other fast food options such as burgers and Philly sandwiches. “In all, 3,200 square feet was renovated for the restaurants,” said Bobby Jones, vice president for finance and administration. The interiors follow a master color scheme to match other areas of the Garrison Center. The Reddie Bookstore has completed an interior makeover, and now features an open ceiling and a new floor plan. Textbooks are now kept in a separate room, which opened up additional space on the sales floor to accommodate health and beauty supplies, grocery items and a larger selection of clothing. An electronics section offers cell phone and other electronics repairs. Garrison Center entry areas, corridors and seating areas will all see new paint to match the master scheme, and some remodeling will take place. The conversion of the Day Gym to a large conference center will be the major component of the renovation project. It will provide significantly more space than the current banquet room on the second floor. Plans also call for a complete makeover of the gym. 8|
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ARAMARK, which has been Henderson’s food services provider since 1996, agreed to fund $2.5 million of the total cost, and will provide $94,000 annually for debt service. The remaining $2.75 million will be financed by a lending institution.
Proctor Hall renovation Henderson recently received a grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to fund repairs to Proctor Hall, which currently houses Henderson’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department. The grant will cover exterior repairs and the interior restoration of the reception lobby. The repairs include a roof and new windows, along with minor masonry and carpentry work. Inside, the reception lobby finishes will be restored, as will the original doors and transoms. Repairs to water-damaged interior surfaces are also planned.
Footbridge widened Following the completion of the new dining facility, it became apparent that the footbridge crossing the ravine needed to be widened. Henderson considered building a new bridge, but it was determined to be cost-prohibitive. It was decided to widen the Amy Jean Greene Bridge by removing the existing rails and placing heavy-duty cables and railing on the outside of the bridge. Jones said this process should add about a foot to the width. “That will give us the room we need,” he said. “And it will take on a new look.” He added that it will still be named the Amy Jean Greene Bridge.
Residence hall improvements The carpet in all rooms of the Smith residence hall was replaced with new vinyl wood-plank flooring tiles, according to Dan Mabery, assistant vice president for student affairs and director of residence life. He said the chilled water pipes on the seventh and eighth floors were also replaced, which will greatly improve the flow of air conditioning on those levels. A new sidewalk and steps were constructed on the west end of West Hall, and more Wi-Fi points will be installed in all of the residence halls to improve the wireless internet coverage and strength. All projects aim to enhance campus life for Henderson’s students. “We are doing all of this for the students,” Jones said. “We don’t want Henderson to be just good; we want to be great.”
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Dr. John G. Hall: A Golden Anniversary by Beth Taggard
1963 was a year for beginnings – The Beatles released their first album, Lamborghini was founded in Italy, NASA launched the first geostationary satellite and AT&T released its first push-button telephone. It was also the year John G. Hall was named to the faculty of Henderson State University as instructor of history. This year, Henderson State University is honored to mark Dr. John G. Hall’s 50th anniversary of distinguished service. A native of Sheridan, Hall was born in 1933 to Bernice Mathews Hall and Winfred Newton Hall. He attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Hall went on to earn his master’s from the University of Arkansas and his doctoral degree from the University of Mississippi. As a soldier in the US Army, Hall served in Frankfurt/ Main, Germany.
profile fund-raising events. Over the past 40 years, he has organized and traveled with students on 18 international trips. In 1974, Hall published a history of Henderson State University titled, “Henderson State College: The Methodist Years.” In 1983, he was given the title University Historian. Hall was later named both Director of Development and Executive Secretary of the newly established Henderson Foundation. Under his leadership, the Foundation’s endowment grew from $200,000 to over $16 million in assets.
“I came with the intention of being and it has been 50.”
Upon his return to the here two years — United States, Hall taught at Hot Springs High School. His reputation as a respected teacher drew the attention of Henderson State University and he was appointed the faculty in the fall semester of 1963 as a history instructor. “I came with the intention of being here two years — and it has been 50,” revealed Hall. Hall has a passion for music and has raised more than $500,000 for music endowments and funds at Henderson. Through his efforts, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has performed twice on campus. He has organized four European tours for the Henderson Choir, supported the Henderson String Ensemble, promoted the Concert Choir performance for the Henderson Centennial and engaged the Henderson Jazz Band and Henderson Jazz Combo for numerous high
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Hall retired as Executive Director of the Henderson State University Foundation in 2013. He continues to serve the university as Assistant to the President for Special Projects. He is also a member of the Henderson Foundation Board of Directors.
“Through his extensive research into the history of the school and his 50 year tenure on campus, Dr. John Hall truly is the memory of Henderson State University,” said Dr. Glen Jones, Henderson president. “I greatly appreciate his many contributions to Henderson throughout his career, and I am looking forward to working with him in this new capacity as we continue to advance the university.” “I stayed because I was impressed with the absolute quality of Henderson, the obvious distinction and dedication of the faculty through the years, and the determination of the faculty members to provide high quality for the students. There was a hidden quality at Henderson then, and there is a hidden quality now.”
Dr. Charles D. Dunn: President 1986-2008 by Beth Taggard
Dr. Charles Dunn, Henderson’s 14th president, died May 5, 2013, at his home in Arkadelphia of complications from pancreatic cancer. With 22 years of administrative service, he served longer than any other president in the history of the university. During his tenure, Dr. Dunn steered Henderson through many dramatic changes. Numerous building and renovation projects changed the face of the Henderson campus. Increased admission standards made Henderson students among the best in the South, and the stronger academic focus led to the success of the Honors College and membership into the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. After retiring as president, Dr. Dunn returned to the classroom by joining the faculty of Henderson as a distinguished professor of political science. Upon news of his illness, a phenomenal outpouring of concern surged from Henderson alumni, staff, faculty, current students and friends of the university — a return investment for the personal time and attention Dr. Dunn gave to all who knew him. As a way to honor Dr. Dunn, Caitlin Cavert (’13), a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, Beta Mu Chapter, approached Sherry Wright, Coordinator of Alumni Services, about holding a 5K run/walk on campus. Along with support from Brittany Jackson (’06), Branaie Weems (’11, ’13), Jeff Coventry (’02) and the Alumni Association, the “Run for Dunn” was born. On Saturday, April 6, 2013, more than 60 individuals participated in the event to pay tribute to the former president. “Dr. Charles Dunn couldn’t physically be there that day, but there will forever be a memory held for those of us that could join in support and strength for him,” said Caitlin. “My hope is that this memory, for Dr. Jane Dunn, can forever be a reminder that Reddies will support one another throughout our struggles in life. And I hope this race will continue on in a celebration of his life and legacy he left at Henderson.” The “Run for Dunn” generated close to $3,500 for the Jane and Charles Dunn Presidential Endowment, which provides scholarships for Henderson State University students. “I learned that students are first from Dr. Dunn,” said President Dr. Glen Jones in his remarks to the family, Henderson community and academic leaders who gathered on May 9, 2013, in Arkansas Hall to celebrate Dunn’s life and dedication to family, students and higher education. Dr. Aimee Shouse, Dunn’s daughter, expressed a sentiment shared by many Henderson students when she said, “He taught us to be strong and independent, to never be afraid to pursue our dreams.” Memorials may be made to the Jane and Charles Dunn Presidential Endowment in care of the Henderson State University Foundation, HSU Box 7550, Arkadelphia 71999-0001.
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57th on the PGA TOUR money list. There was still one thing missing from Duke’s resume: a win on the PGA TOUR.
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A Story of Patience and Perseverance We all love to see stories of those who have overcome obstacles and have succeeded in their profession. That is the case of Henderson State alum Ken Duke. Duke’s story began growing up in Arkadelphia, Ark., where he was diagnosed with scoliosis. For years, Duke had to deal with excruciating back pain, having to wear a brace for 23 hours a day. Despite wearing the brace, Duke’s spine continued to curve. Two years after his diagnosis, he underwent surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock to have a 16-inch Herrington metal rod inserted in his back, which remains to this day. Without the procedure, the pressure on his lungs could have become life threatening. Duke returned to school just two weeks following the procedure. The avid golfer was also anxious to return to the golf course. It wasn’t long before he was practicing daily for hours before and after school. Incredibly, Duke won medalist honors at the district tournament playing the entire tournament wearing a back brace. In 1987, he was the Arkansas High School Medalist at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. Duke decided 12 |THE SPIRIT
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to stay close to home and continue his education and sport at Henderson State University. Duke led the Reddies to four straight Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference titles and was a four-time AIC Golfer of the Year. In 1992, he earned NAIA All-American honors. Duke turned professional in 1994, and in 1996 he became the first Reddie to play in a PGA event. Over the next few years, Duke spent time on several tours. Ultimately, he lost his PGA TOUR Card following the 2009 season and returned to the Nationwide Tour. However, he was determined to get back to the PGA TOUR, and to do so he would need a strong finish in the 2011 Nationwide Tour Championship. Before the start of the season’s final event, Duke was 37th on the money list. He knew he needed a strong showing to jump into “THE 25,” and he did just that, shooting a 10-under par, 278 at the Daniel Island Club to win the final event of the season. He jumped all the way from 36th to 7th on “THE 25,” securing his PGA TOUR for the 2012 season. In 2012, Duke finished 42nd in the FedEX Cup Standings, having six top 10 finishes and ranking
Duke got off to a slow start in 2013, making only two of seven cuts before finishing eighth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. After a rough May where he made just one of four cuts, Duke finished 16th at the Memorial Tournament. It was at Muirfield where Duke regained his confidence and began believing again that he could win. In the second round, Duke holed out for a birdie from the rough on the 18th hole. “I really felt that is when things began to come together for me,” Duke said. “I haven’t had anything happen for me this year. I played pretty well, but just couldn’t get the big break. It seemed when I holed out on 18 at The Memorial things started going my way.” Things did happen for the 44-year-old as he excited not only those in Arkansas but the entire golf world by winning his first PGA event at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn. Duke was the oldest first-time winner on the PGA Tour since Ed Dougherty, who was 47 years old when he won the 1995 Deposit Guaranty Classic. “I didn’t realize how many people were rooting for me,” said Duke after winning for the first time in 187 PGA events. “I am overwhelmed by the support I received and I am very fortunate.” Duke’s first win didn’t come easily. He benefited from a big break on the 10th hole in the final round when his ball ricocheted off a tree and onto the green to about five feet from the pin, allowing him to make birdie. After a 17-foot birdie putt on the next hole, he made a 45-footer on the 13th hole — a shot that looked as though it might go past the hole to the right before falling in. He battled Bubba Watson for the lead down the back nine, until the former Masters champion found trouble on the 16th. Duke finished the final round with a par and was in the clubhouse with a one-stroke lead over Chris Stroud. Watching from the scoring trailer, Duke witnessed Stroud chipping in from 50-feet minutes later to send the tournament to a playoff. It couldn’t have been scripted any better as the two professionals continued to excite the crowd matching shot-for-shot the next two holes. On the first playoff hole, Duke narrowly missed sinking a long birdie putt to win the tournament. Stroud managed to sink a testy 10-foot putt to salvage par and send the tournament to a second extra hole. Playing the 18th for a third time on that final day, Duke stuck a wedge-shot to within two-feet to set up the winning
birdie. The crowd quickly erupted chanting the word “DUKE” as the namesake walked up the fairway. After collecting his composure, Duke stood over the short putt and with a solid stroke became the 2013 Travelers Champion. “It’s been a long time,” said Duke. “I’ve been on the Canadian Tour, the mini tours, Asian Tour, South American Tour, all of them, and it’s just great to be a part of this big family on the PGA TOUR.” Following his win, fans of golf rewarded Duke by voting him as the PGA Player of the Month. Duke received 50 percent of the vote and Avis donated $50,000 in Duke’s name to the Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute at UAMS. Duke’s off-the-course work may be even more impressive. The native of Hope, Ark., spends a great deal of time with charitable organizations. He often visits local children’s hospitals, attends First-Tee Events, and will meet with children of all ages prior to a tournament offering encouragement and support by sharing his story. “Ken Duke is a great guy, plain and simple,” said former Henderson Sports Information Director and longtime friend Steve Eddington. “He’s humble. He’s sincere. He is serious about what he does, but he doesn’t take himself too seriously. More than any other person I know, though, Ken is a competitor, in the truest sense. He has battled and fought to get where he is, from a career standpoint, through sheer will and determination. He’s gotten a few breaks along the way, but Ken has made his own breaks more often than not. To get where he is, from where he came, is almost unbelievable.” For several years Duke returned to Arkansas to host the “A Day With Duke” golf tournament in Arkadelphia as well as the “Ken Duke Charity Classic” in Little Rock. “Ken’s an incredible ambassador for Arkadelphia, the entire state of Arkansas and, obviously, the Reddie Spirit,” said Eddington. “Maybe that’s what was in his pocket that day when he won!” Since his win, Duke has played in several major events. He made the cut in both the British Open and the PGA Championship as well as competing in the FedEX Cup playoffs. He will begin the 2014 schedule by playing in the Tournament of Champions as well as being part of the field in the Masters. Duke, who was inducted into the Reddie Hall of Honor in 1999, has another big event on his schedule as he will be inducted into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame on October 24, returning to Pleasant Valley Country Club — the place where it all began.
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Campus NEWS
School of Business Accreditation The School of Business at Henderson State University has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer degrees in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs. HSU received its initial AACSB accreditation in 1998, was reaffirmed in 2009 and completed its third full review in 2012.
Bradford – Business Hall of Fame Jay Bradford, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner and former state senator, was inducted into the School of Business Hall of Fame at Henderson during an awards banquet on April 25. Bradford is a Henderson graduate with a bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology, and has been recognized by the university as a distinguished alumnus. Bradford served in the Arkansas Legislature for 24 years, and has more than four decades of experience in the insurance industry.
Business Plan Competition Henderson State University’s Business Plan Competition in December attracted 12 students divided into six teams who competed for $10,000 in prize money. Three winning plans were selected, and those teams competed against the top teams from Ouachita Baptist University. Henderson student Jay Orr claimed Henderson’s top prize with his plan for
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“Aerial Advantage Photography Service.” Chris EspinozaMadrid, Jamar Caldwell and Marlon Johnson placed second with “Señor Chris’ Tacos.” Third place went to Clint Wilson, Michelle Gilbert and Blake Thomey for “Scootz.”
New School of Business Dean – Ponsford Dr. Brenda Ponsford is Henderson’s new School of Business dean. Ponsford replaced interim dean Dr. Louis Dawkins, who played an integral role in Henderson’s School of Business achieving AACSB International reaffirmation in 2013. Ponsford previously served on the faculty of Clarion University of Pennsylvania since 2002, and was able to more than double the enrollment of all MBA programs during her tenure. Ponsford has extensive international experience teaching and consulting, conducting research and developing university strategic partnerships with key institutions.
English Education – NCTE Henderson State University’s English/Language Arts Education Program has been nationally recognized by the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE). The Department of English spent about three years working to improve the program, and then wrote an extremely detailed performance report for submission to NCTE. Henderson’s nationally recognized programs are: Early Childhood Education; Early Childhood Special Education; Educational Leadership (Ed.S.) District Level; Educational Leadership (MSE) Building Level; Mathematics Education; Middle Level Education; Reading Education (7-12); Reading Education (P8); Social Studies Education; and Special Education (4-12).
training courses in addition to generating publications and presentations to benefit students, faculty and practitioners. These programs may be applied to satisfy state licensing requirements and to earn the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and Supervisor (RPT-S) credentials conferred by APT.
New Degrees Henderson is offering new bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and engineering physics this fall, along with a new online master’s degree in education technology leadership. New degree tracks in statistics (mathematics) and biochemistry will also be available. The new degrees were recently approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s Coordinating Board. For more information about the new degree programs and degree tracks, please contact the registrar’s office at (870) 230-5135.
Reddie Rides Henderson students asked for an escort system that would provide secure passage across the campus during evening hours; in response, the Department of Residence Life and Henderson’s university police joined forces to offer “Reddie Rides.” Two customized golf carts, driven by student workers and off-duty police officers, will be available to transport students to any campus location Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. To request a ride, students can call the Reddie Rides hotline during operating hours.
Play Therapy Designation The Institute for Play Therapy at Henderson earned designation as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). With this designation, Henderson will offer play therapy graduate and supervisor
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Fall Athletics REDDIE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
AWARDS
HONORS
Dr. Phillip Schroeder
Dr. Randy Duncan
Dr. Phillip Schroeder, professor of music at Henderson, received a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship award from the Arkansas Arts Council. The fellowship recipients were selected by a jury of out-of-state professional artists, writers, performers and art administrators.
The Arkansas Council for Teachers of English Language Arts (ACTELA) selected Dr. Randy Duncan, professor of communication and theater arts at Henderson, as the 2012 Teacher of the Year in the College/University category. ACTELA is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve
Schroeder’s music for soloists, chamber ensembles, live electronics, orchestra and choir has been described by critics as “wonderfully evocative,” “ethereal,” “rich in subtle detail” and “full of elegant nuance.” His diverse musical life parallels the diversity of his surroundings, having lived in 12 states. Schroeder composes prolifically, concertizes as a pianist, improvises with a variety of ensembles, and conducts orchestral and chamber groups. Music by Schroeder appears on the Innova, Ravello/Capstone, Boston Records, Vienna Modern Masters and Cold Blue labels.
Julia Correia Julia A. Correia, instructor of English as a Second Language and coordinator of the Center for Language Proficiency at Henderson, was honored as the first recipient of the Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARKTESOL) Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the fall 2012 ARKTESOL conference. Correia is the founding director of Henderson’s Center for Language Proficiency, which has provided ESL classes for students from 24 countries since 2000. In addition to teaching the four ESL endorsement courses through Teachers College, Henderson, she is the director of the ESL Graduate Academies. She has also served on the ARKTESOL board for the past 12 years and is a lifetime member. “My life is about working with English language learners, teachers, students, parents, families, colleagues and the community,” said Correia. “ESL students walk into my classroom and right into my heart.” 16 |THE SPIRIT
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the teaching and learning of English and language arts in Arkansas. ACTELA helps conduct the Arkansas Curriculum Conference, recognizes outstanding language arts teachers throughout the state and produces the annual Arkansas Anthology. Earlier this year, Duncan was presented the Inkpot Award for Achievement in Comic Arts during the Pioneers of Comics Scholarship panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Duncan and Dr. Peter Coogan are co-founders of the Comics Arts Conference. Coogan also received the award.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Henderson State University as one of America’s Best Colleges: A Top-Tier Southern Regional University Each year, U.S. News & World Report magazine evaluates and ranks every college and university in the nation to determine “America’s Best.” For the sixth time, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Henderson State University in Arkadelphia in the top tier of America’s Best Colleges among Southern Regional Universities. Also, Henderson is one of only three universities in Arkansas ranked as a top Public Regional University in the South. Of these three universities, Henderson is the only one selected for membership in the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). As “Arkansas’s public liberal Arts university,” Henderson confers at least 50 percent of all undergraduate degrees in the Arts and Sciences. The 2014 U.S. News & World Report rankings confirm Henderson’s strong commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience in the Arts and Sciences, Business Administration and Teacher Education.
Reddies to Play in the 2013 Boomtown Classic by Troy Mitchell
Henderson State University will face Arkansas Tech in the 2013 Murphy USA Boomtown Classic football game in El Dorado on Saturday, Oct. 19. Boomtown Classic Chairman Matthew Shepherd made the announcement at a press conference on Tuesday, July 9, in El Dorado. The Great American Conference (GAC) football game will kick off at 3 p.m. at El Dorado’s Memorial Stadium. It will be the centerpiece event of a weekend filled with football fun for students, alumni and fans from around the state. “Fans should expect to see a great college football game and experience game day right here in El Dorado,” Shepherd said.
Sept. 7
Southern Nazarene [C]
6 p.m.
Sept. 14
McKendree
6 p.m.
Sept. 21
at Southeastern Oklahoma [C]
6 p.m.
Sept. 28
East Central (Family Day & Hall of Honor) [C]
3 p.m.
Oct. 5
at Northwestern Oklahoma [C]
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Oct. 12
Southwestern Oklahoma (Homecoming) [C]
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Oct. 19
Arkansas Tech (Boomtown Classic) [C]
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Oct. 26
at Harding [C]
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Nov. 2
at Arkansas-Monticello [C]
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Nov. 9
Southern Arkansas (Public School Day & Senior Day) [C]
1 p.m.
Nov. 16
at Ouachita Baptist (Battle of the Ravine) [C]
2 p.m.
REDDIE VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 6
Southwest Baptist
2 p.m.
Sept. 6
Texas A&M Commerce
6 p.m.
Sept. 7
Central Oklahoma
11 a.m.
Sept. 7
Christian Brothers
3 p.m.
Sept. 13
Oklahoma Panhandle
6 p.m.
Sept. 14
vs. West Alabama (at Monticello)
11:30 a.m.
Sept. 14
vs. Union
2 p.m.
Sept. 17
at Harding [C]
7 p.m.
Sept. 19
at Texas A&M Commerce
7 p.m.
Sept. 24
at Southern Arkansas [C]
7 p.m.
Sept. 26
Arkansas Tech [C]
7 p.m.
Oct. 1
Arkansas-Monticello [C]
7 p.m.
Oct. 5
Southern Nazarene [C]
1 p.m.
by Troy Mitchell
Oct. 8
Harding [C]
7 p.m.
Oct. 10
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
7 p.m.
Henderson State University was recently recognized by the Great American Conference and the NCAA for its “Impact Arkadelphia” community engagement program.
Oct. 11
at LeMoyne Owen
6 p.m.
Oct. 15
at Arkansas-Monticello (Non-GAC)
7 p.m.
Oct. 18
at Southwestern Oklahoma [C]
6 p.m.
Oct. 19
at Northwestern Oklahoma [C]
2 p.m.
Henderson State was one of 20 Division II programs from across the nation to receive the Community Engagement Award of Excellence and $500 for its project. The award was intended to build momentum for Division II’s community engagement initiative and reward institutions for their creativity in advancing relationships within their community. Henderson received the award for its two day community party, “Impact Arkadelphia.” This event showcased all of the positive projects done by Henderson’s 300 student-athletes throughout the year and focused on three target groups from the Arkadelphia area: kids, teens and senior adults.
Oct. 22
at Ouachita Baptist [C]
7 p.m.
Oct. 24
at Arkansas-Pine Bluff
7 p.m.
Oct. 26
East Central [C]
Noon
Oct. 29
LeMoyne Owen
6 p.m.
Oct. 31
Southern Arkansas [C]
7 p.m.
Nov. 5
at Christian Brothers
6 p.m.
Nov. 9
at Southeastern Oklahoma [C]
2 p.m.
Nov. 12
at Arkansas Tech [C]
7 p.m.
21-23
at GAC Tournament
TBA
Murphy USA’s sponsorship enables Boomtown Classic organizers to take the event to another level by transforming the stadium grounds into a full game day experience complete with food, games and tailgating.
Henderson State Athletics Earns GAC Community Engagement Award
[C] Conference Game For schedule information on all REDDIE sports, please visit hsusports.com.
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Estate Planning:
Ensuring for the Future A number of individuals have directed resources to Henderson State University over the years by making a specific bequest through their wills. Funds have been directed to establish
and then have the will provide that the home will transfer to Henderson State University.
endowments which memorialize the donors themselves, their parents, or other family members. The income from these endowments has been used for a variety of purposes, including student scholarships, building projects and improvements, faculty development and classroom materials. At times, bequests we have received have been in a form other than cash, such as real estate, tangible personal property, stocks and bonds. In most cases, these have been liquidated, and the funds placed in our endowment portfolio to generate income for the purposes the donor intended.
Contingency Beneficiary - A donor may wish to consider naming Henderson State University as the contingent beneficiary of his or her will. This means that our institution would benefit only if the beneficiaries named in the will are not living when the donor dies.
There are several ways to include a bequest to Henderson State University in your will. While you will need the assistance of your attorney in determining which way best fits your particular circumstances, the following are some methods used in making a gift by will. Outright Gifts - A gift made by bequest can be an outright gift of a percentage of your estate, a specific sum of money, a specific piece of personal property, or it can be a share of such property. Residual Gifts - What is left in your estate after all outright, specific and other similar gifts have been made is called the residuary estate. You may direct in your will that this residuary estate be transferred to specific persons, or you can have your residuary estate (or a portion thereof) pass to a charitable institution such as Henderson State University. Gift of Real Estate - A donor may want to give the family home to the surviving spouse for the spouse’s specific lifetime use 18 |THE SPIRIT
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Gifts in Trust - You may establish one or more trusts in your will that benefit family members or other persons as well as Henderson State University. There are many trust variations, and it is essential to consult an experienced attorney in drawing up such a trust. Codicil - If a gift to Henderson State University is not now included in your will and you wish to make such a gift, you can do so through execution of a codicil (amendment) to your will. Your attorney should be consulted to draw up the codicil. This is often relatively simple and inexpensive. Having a current and valid will should be a high priority for each of us. Through it, we can make certain that our estate is distributed according to our wishes, not according to a stateimposed formula. In this way, we are able to continue to support those persons and causes which have been so important to us during our lives. As you work with your attorney in drafting or revising your will, we hope you will consider making a bequest to Henderson State University to further our goal of providing excellence in higher education. If you have questions, or would like additional information about our mission and programs, please contact: Carrie Roberson, Director of Institutional Advancement, (501) 230-5518, (877) 733-2586, or robersc@hsu.edu.
Larry Phillips (’62) and Pat (Hutchins) Morris (’62), June 13, 2013.
Perry and Holly (Meachem) Bryant (’02), a daughter, Abigail Peyton-Grace Bryant, born March 1, 2012. Evan (’03) and Taylor (Carlisle) McGrew (’03), twin sons, Jet Evan & Hatcher Phillip McGrew, born May 31, 2013.
Michael Hall and Mandy Herring (’04), March 7, 2012.
Jade (’04) and Cindy (Ugartechea) Herring (’02), a daughter, Alycia Faith Herring, born April 14, 2011.
Jacob Higgins (’10) and Chelsie Ward (’12), August 7, 2013.
Sean and Michelle (Hobbs) Bennett (’03), a son, Gus Bennett, born October 14, 2012.
Blake Campbell (’11) and Lauren Beckwith (’11), June 8, 2013.
Wesley and Sara (Bryant) Boyce (’05, ’09), a son, Cooper Boyce, born March 4, 2013.
Andrew (Drew) Howell Wright (current student) and Jessica Marie Glaser (’11), July 6, 2013.
Jarrod (’05, ’08) and Trudy (Moore) Cansler (’03), a son, Easton Wayne Cansler, born May 29, 2013.
Cody Rhodes and Jennifer Kinard (’11), September 15, 2012.
Tobin (’05) and Kimberly Fulmer, a daughter, Abigale Hyla Fulmer, born July 9, 2013.
Kenny Williams (’11) and Tawana Phifer (’12), July 27, 2013.
Jerry (’05) and Tabetha (Graves) Mellon (’07), a daughter, Hailey Grace Mellon, born August 8, 2012.
Aaron Cupp (’12) and Kristin Land (’13), May 26, 2012. Tyrus Leon Mann (’12) and Christian Nicole Giles, August 3, 2013.
R BIRTHS
R Alexander and Melanie (Thomasson) Dawson (’95), a daughter, Harper Grace Dawson, born December 19, 2012. Britt and Amanda (Barrett) Dyer (’98), a daughter, Mykaela Brooke Dyer, born November 10, 2011. James Morgan Ely (’99) and Laura, a son, James Morgan Ely II, born May 3, 2012. John and Shannon (Simmons) Curtin (’99), a daughter, Amelia Marie Curtin, born July 10, 2012. David (’01) and Erin (Huck) Killough (’99), a daughter, Evelyn Clara Killough, born January 17, 2012.
R CLASS NOTES
R John (’51) and Barbara (Mazzia) Hesterly (’51) celebrated 62 years of marriage on June 8, 2013. ê ê ê On June 6, 2013, two of Henderson’s distinguished military graduates, Colonel Jimmie “Stud” Chaffin (’53) and Colonel James R. Graves (’54), were inducted into the United States Army Quartermaster Hall of Fame, the highest form of recognition the Regiment offers. The award “honors individuals judged to have made significant contributions to the overall history and traditions of the Quartermaster Corps.” The recognition of two alums in the same induction class is a testament to the university’s rich history and continuing tradition of producing notable military graduates through the ROTC program. ê
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of the Year in 1988, American Bandmaster Association Membership in 1992 and elected into the Phi Beta Mu Arkansas Omicron Chapter Hall of Fame in 2013. Bobby Hulse (’66), Principal of Norfork High School, was honored by having the Norfork High School gymnasium named after him. Paul Leopoulos (’68, ’72, ’74) was honored with the 2013 Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Education. Roger Barentine (’71, ’75) announces his second (and final) retirement. He has been the JROTC instructor at Webb City High School for 15 years. Mary (Pearson) Brantley (’72, ’75) and Floyd Brantley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2013. Ed (’73, ’11) and Carolyn (Ellis) Hunter (’73, ’88) have announced their joint retirement. Both Ed and Carolyn spent forty years serving the students of Arkansas public schools. Mr. Hunter finished his career at HSU.
Jacob (’05) and Haley (Taylor) Pool (former student), a son, Graham Pool, born May 8, 2011.
Bill Blackwood (’57, ’60) retired as superintendent from DeQueen Public Schools.
Ellis “Scooter” Register (’74) has been inducted into the Arkansas Officials Association Hall of Fame.
Mathew (’07, ’10) and Tara (Reese) Thornton (’09), a son, Fitz Daniel Thornton, born April 17, 2013.
Bob (’61) and Rebecca (Merkel) Cowling (’61) celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 30, 2012.
Taylor (’10) and Jamie (Moore) Wood (’10), a son, Warren Wood, born October 18, 2012.
Clara (Rice) Turner (’62) and Don Turner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2013.
Martha Cothren (’75) received the Pi Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education at the University of Central Arkansas, Mentor Teacher Award.
Joshua (’12) and Amanda (Atkinson) Mills (’10), a daughter, Ava Sue Mills, born June 16, 2011.
Harry Marlin Godwin (’64) was posthumously inducted into the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
John (’11) and Stephany (Forsythe) Stokes (’09), a daughter, Kylee Ann Stokes, born December 5, 2011.
Woody Jolley (’64) has been inducted into the Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame.
Miracle Thurston (’13) and Maxie Graham (current student), a son, Major Anthony Graham, born on April 13, 2013.
Hal Cooper (’66, ’74) has been honored with the title of Professor Emeritus from Arkansas Tech, a title that is “reserved for those who have given extraordinary and outstanding service to the university over an extended period of years.” Recognized as an HSU Distinguished Alumnus in 2006, Cooper has been a dedicated and vital member of the collegiate band community in Arkansas for 45 years — earning Arkansas Bandmaster
Farrell Ford (’75) was honored with a 2013 Governor’s Arts Award, Judges Special Recognition Award. Glenda (Barrett) Watkins (’76) is pleased to announce her retirement. She taught at Wickes Elementary School for 37 years. J. B. Grimes (’77) has been named Offensive Line Coach for Auburn University. June Haynie (’77) was named Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Dollarway Public Schools. Sandy (Barentine) Crawley (’78, ’95) accepted the position of Behavior Specialist at Wilbur Mills Education Service Co-Op, serving Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County school districts.
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Dianne Gooch (’80) was inducted into the Rogers High School Hall of Fame. Joyce (Fendley) Wood (’81, ’11) received her Master’s in Educational Leadership in 2011 and completed curriculum specialist requirements in 2013. She is currently working on an education specialist degree and is the newly appointed Jr./Sr. High Choral Director at Lake Hamilton School District.
Ken Duke (’94) won the 2013 PGA Travelers Championship and was voted June 2013 PGA Player of the Month.
Erica (Kosmach) Arivette (’05) accepted a position as 6th grade English teacher for Lisa Academy in West Little Rock.
Martha Myrick-Weisheit (’10) was promoted to Evening News Producer at CBS affiliate KTHV in Little Rock.
Kevin Wilson (’94) has earned the rank First Officer, Boeing-757/767 for American Airlines.
Amanda (Rogers) Harris (’05, ’08) recognized as Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, Central Primary School.
Tracy (Cambre) Nelson (’11) accepted a Kindergarten teaching position at Oaklawn Elementary in Hot Springs.
Lita (Stricklin) Gattis (’82, ’93) has been named Principal of Benton High School.
Jaime (Bradford) Lofton (’95) teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Lakeside School District in Hot Springs and is pursuing an MS in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas.
Beverly (Gooch) Quillin (’82) was hired as the Assistant Director for the Disability Resource Center at HSU.
Kaki (Buck) Forthman (’97, ’11) recognized as Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, Goza Middle School.
Mary (Byrne) Vitro (’84) received her MS in Education from Arkansas State University in 2012. She teaches at Lakeside High School in Hot Springs.
Paul Gatling (’98) has been named editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.
David Emerson (’85) accepted the position of President for Enactus, United States. Annette Scogin (’89) accepted the position of Executive Director for the Nancy Lieberman Foundation. Serge (’89) and Mary (Wells) Krikoian (’89), owners of Dinner’s Ready in Benton, were voted Best Caterer Runner-Up in Arkansas Times Best of Arkansas 2012. Richie Arthur (’90, ’02) was appointed Assistant Principal of Lakeside High School in Hot Springs. Gus Malzahn (’90) is currently Head Football Coach at Auburn University. He has also been inducted into Arkansas High School Coaches Hall of Fame. Mark Pounds (’90) has served as the Ashdown High School Band Director for 18 years, earning awards. This includes the Brandon Award, which he was awarded six times. Mark is currently the Assistant Principal at Ashdown High School. He and wife Ronda (Fleming) Pounds (’90) celebrated their 25th anniversary in August 2013. Aaron Campbell (’91) accepted the position of Vice President of Sales for Welsco. Kristi (Graves) Campbell (’91, ’05) became the Teaching and Learning Specialist at Arkansas Public School Resource Center. Glen Jones (’92) was named President of Henderson State University in 2012.
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Micah Peery (’99), Captain with Express Jet, was awarded the Superior Airmanship Award for Heroic Action by the Air Line Pilots Association. Matthew Hardee (’00), M.D., Ph.D., joined UAMS Department of Radiation Oncology.
Thomas Saul (’05) has been named Chief of Ambulatory Care for University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Va. He is responsible for both day-to-day operations and the strategy of Ambulatory Care Services. As a chief, he also participates in short- and long-term planning for the Health System and develops, implements and evaluates policies and programs. Thomas also oversees University Physicians clinics at the Jefferson Area Board for Aging in three counties as well as Care Connection, a service to help employees schedule personal appointments at UVA. Brittany Jackson (’06, ’08) has been appointed to the NAJA Public Relations Committee by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.
Bruce Orr (’00) has been named Assistant Superintendent for Lakeside School District in Hot Springs.
Ashley Keener (’06, ’08) recognized as Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, Arkadelphia High School.
Angie Bell (’01) was hired as the Special Events Coordinator at First Step Foundation in Hot Springs.
Tyler Broyles (’07) has accepted a position with Lakeside Middle School in Hot Springs teaching sixth grade math and social studies.
Leslie (Black) Fisher (’02) was promoted from Writer/Researcher to Associate Producer for the travel series ’Mineral Explorers’ which airs on public television around the U.S.
Marie (Murray) Martin (’07) won a 2013 Texas Associated Press Managing Editors’ Award for Outstanding Journalism. She works as an Education Reporter for the Texarkana Gazette.
Lloyd Jackson (’02, ’06) was appointed Principal of Hot Springs High School. Kelly (Boren) Bell (’04) recognized as Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, Perritt Primary School, as well as District Teacher of the Year.
Tori Rocole (’08) recognized as Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, Peake Elementary School.
Mandy (Herring) Hall (’04) accepted a position with Southwest Christian Academy in Little Rock as a Kindergarten teacher.
Deborah (Owens) Sesser (’08) was honored as one of Arkansas DemocratGazette, Tri-Lakes, 20 to watch in 2013 for community service. She is also President of the Board of Directors for the “Downtown Arkadelphia” project.
Matt Runyan (’04) became a reporter and photographer at the Nevada County Picayune-Times.
Isaac Fox (’09, ’10) has been promoted from Senior Financial Analyst to Project Manager for Windstream Communications.
April (Ellis) Scurlock (’04) has completed her MSE in Special Education from Arkansas State University. She is an Instructional Specialist for grades 4-12.
Robert Gilbert (’10) is a teacher and coach at Klein Independent School District near Houston, Tex. He has also been named Instructor/Camp Coordinator for the Houston Astros.
Joseph Eugene Sargis (’51), 84, of Monrovia, Calif. - March 25, 2012.
Don Runyan Roberts (’58, ’63), 77, of Little Rock - May 22, 2012.
Sharon Rose Holland Inman (’62), 71, of Arkansas City - May 29, 2012.
Lethel Frank Slatton (’51, ’57), 86, of Hot Springs - December 31, 2012.
Alice Merritt Stammer (’58), 75, of Exeter, Calif. - January 30, 2013.
Allen Roy Mitchel (’62), 73, of Springdale September 29, 2011.
Mary “Rosalea” Fish Green (’41, ’59), 92, of Arkadelphia - December 8, 2011.
Barbara Grace Halliburton Gates (’52), 83, of Hotchkiss, Colo. - May 22, 2013.
William T. “Bill” Bundy (’59), 90, of Montgomery, Tex. - November 11, 2011.
Martha Nowlin Statler (’62), 86, of Benton - January 9, 2013.
Joseph E. Kearney (’41), 94, of Little Rock November 26, 2012.
Patricia Beard Harrelson (’52), 80, of Crane, Tex. - May 20, 2012.
Mary Lou Wilkerson Harris (’59, ’67), 75, of Sheridan - March 18, 2013.
Larry Curtis Whitley (’62), 71, of Benton August 19, 2012.
Rodney Virgil Tillman (’43), 90, of Hot Springs - July 9, 2013.
JoAnn May Shope (’52), 82, of Arkadelphia - July 13, 2012.
Coleman L. Jones (’59), 78, of Houston, Tex. - May 28, 2012.
Judith Gail Sesser Glover (’63), 70, of Little Rock - November 5, 2012.
Ruth Emma White Nodini (’45), 90, of El Dorado - August 2, 2013.
Bobbie Jean Bumpas Thompson (’52, ’56), 80, of Hot Springs - January 5, 2013.
Paul L. Raines (’59), 83, of Norman December 2, 2012.
Donald L. Sevier (’63), 77, of Russellville May 5, 2012.
Rosamond Hewitt Hubbard (’46), 87, of Arkadelphia - November 27, 2012.
Leonard Norman Dean (’53), 85, of Hot Springs - March 29, 2013.
James H. Shaddox (’59), 92, of Foreman July 5, 2013.
Judith Ann Stephenson Arnold (’64, ’65), 70, of Benton - June 21, 2012.
Louise Parham Chadwick (’47), 87, of Hitchcock, Tex. - May 11, 2013.
Maurice Daniell (’54, ’60), 80, of Las Vegas, Nev. - September 30, 2012.
Julia Kay “Judy” Parker Wood (’59), 74, of Little Rock - May 10, 2013.
Jimmy L. Bivens (’64), 73, of Beebe - July 23, 2013.
Sean McGrath (’12) plays tight end for the Seattle Seahawks, #84.
Ralph Martin Hays (’48), 87, of Pampano Beach, Fla. - May 11, 2013.
Willie Collins Click (’55, ’70), 78, of Nashville - April 3, 2013.
Chelsie Ward (’12) accepted a position at Rineco Chemical as a non-fuels chemist.
Emmitt Elbert Kizzia (’48), 90, of Calico Rock - July 16, 2012.
Winston L. Comer (’55), 78, of Las Cruces, N. Mex. - May 28, 2012.
Jacob Lee Flores (’13), winner of Henderson Idol, performed at the 2013 Miss Arkansas pageant.
Lula Sue Silliman (’48), 86, of Camden March 11, 2013.
Marvin Thomas Frazier (’55), 79, of Fordyce - June 13, 2013.
James Luster “Jiggs” Stewart, Jr. (’48), 86, of Wichita Falls, Tex. - July 5, 2012.
James Otis McConnell (’55), 80, of Vilonia November 13, 2012.
Robert Guinn Daniel (’49), 89, of Hot Springs - June 16, 2012.
Vanna Janet Carver Phillips (’55), 88, of Malvern - June 12, 2012.
Kenneth Oran Davis (’49, ’74), 84, of Royal - June 30, 2012.
Billy Newt May (’56), 79, of Tumbling Shoals - August 28, 2012.
Paul Robert Hambright (’49), 85, of Prescott - January 22, 2013.
Mary Jean Towry Pate (’56), 85, of Cove June 21, 2013.
Mary Moore Tefteller (’49), 85, of La Vernia, Tex. - June 29, 2012.
Norma Janice Rhodes Phelan (’56), 83, of Donaldson - August 18, 2012.
George G. “Jiggs” Wise (’49), 86, of El Paso, Tex. - October 1, 2012.
Marjorie Thomas Stevenson (’56, ’65), 92, of Vicksburg, Miss. - October 20, 2012.
Rebecca Schaeffer (’11) was accepted into the masters program at George Washington University and awarded a prestigious James Madison Fellowship. Kenny Williams, Jr. (’11) was named Arkadelphia Firefighter of the Year, 2012. Nick Johnson (’12) plays wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams, #14. He was chosen Rams Community Player of the Week in January 2013. Nick is also a volunteer track coach at Lutheran High School in St. Peters, Mo. In his first year, the Lutheran girls took the Class 2 Track & Field state title.
Miracle Thurston (’13) accepted a position with the Theron Jones Early Literacy Center in Texarkana, Tex. as a Kindergarten teacher.
R IN MEMORIAM
R 1920’s Hester Elizabeth Fry Canerday (’28), 104, of Russellville - December 29, 2011.
1930’s Verna Callaway Dokey (’33), 98, of Hot Springs - December 9, 2011. Jessie Mae Ashford (’36), 100, of Hot Springs - May 18, 2013. Emma Gene Allred (’38), 95, of Springdale - May 14, 2012. Ike Harold Seller (’38), 95, of El Dorado December 31, 2011.
Jewel Dew Henderson (’39), 93, of Smackover - June 17, 2012.
1940’s
1950’s Richard Daniel Hays (’50), 88, of Prescott April 26, 2013. Marjorie Meredith Anderson (’51), 90, of Malvern - August 26, 2012. Joan Barnes Krueger (’51), 86, of Benton September 17, 2012. James H. Reddin (’51), 84, of Hampton December 1, 2012.
Hattie Mae Sasser West (’56), 84, of Conway - May 25, 2013. Lyn Antrobus Yeager (’56), 97, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. - September 10, 2012. Mary Agnes Harrison Smith (’57), 81, of Murfreesboro - July 25, 2013. Frances Bonner Bundy (’58), 90, of Montgomery, Tex. - April 1, 2012.
1960’s Ellen Ohls Bobo (’60, ’61, ’78), 73, of Troy, Ala. - December 12, 2012. Pauline Coker Guthrie (’60), 73, of Joshua, Tex. - December 7, 2011. Ruth Harper Jones (’60), 87, of Thornton September 24, 2010. Donald J. Manning (’60, ’65), 79, of Umpire - January 22, 2013. Bonnie J. Davis Dyer (’61), 73, of Alma December 21, 2012. Betty Cook Harrison (’61), 73, of Magnolia - January 31, 2012. Betty Bewley Hunt (’61), 80, of Malvern September 5, 2012. Joseph Conrad Williams (’61), 73, of Stuttgart - March 21, 2012. Billy F. Cannon (’62), 72, of Dierks September 17, 2012. Thomas Roy Curry (’62), 72, of Hernando, Miss. - May 27, 2013. Ava Lou Garrett (’62, ’68), 72, of Baton Rouge, La. - August 1, 2013. Ina Jo Crawford Grady (’62), 91, of Blythe, Calif. - March 24, 2013. Glenna Ellis Hudson (’62), 90, of Texarkana - January 30, 2012.
Bob Clark (’64), 71, of Hot Springs February 13, 2013. Robert Sherrill Walker (’64), 70, of Jacksonville - July 5, 2013. Melvin Sidney Barnes (’65), 90, of Texarkana, Tex. - September 4, 2011. Roberta Pearl Brown Miller (’65, ’70), 88, of Sheridan - June 7, 2013. Louise Ryan Sexton (’65), 83, of North Richland Hills, Tex. - December 26, 2012. Frederick G. Harrelson (’66), 68, of Texarkana - July 5, 2012. Jimmy W. Jones (’66), 67, of Thornton July 23, 2012. Sandra Gaines Watkins (’66), 68, of Hot Springs - August 1, 2013. Allen J. “Toad” Carden (’67), 70, of Forrest City - February 26, 2013. Linda Sue Guynn Brent (’68), 73, of Fordyce - October 15, 2012. Mable Florene Gunn Jared (’68, ’79), 87, of Hot Springs - September 9, 2012. Michael Wayne Vandewater (’68), 65, of Dallas, Tex. - June 9, 2012. Carleton Keith Crawford (’69), 69, of Petit Jean Mountain - March 4, 2013.
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Kenneth Eugene “Coach” Gahr (’69), 69, of Forrest City - October 18, 2012.
William David Wooley (’74), 79, of Stamps - December 16, 2012.
Thomas Lee McClain (’69, ’73), 65, of Arkadelphia - February 19, 2013.
Calvin Johnson (’75), 59, of Camden February 6, 2013.
Robert L. Stinnett (’69, ’74), 66, of Maud, Tex. - May 22, 2013.
Roger Lynn Brown Latsha (’75, ’86), 70, of Hot Springs - June 3, 2013.
Electa Mae Reed Yerger (’69), 90, of Hope - June 16, 2012.
Mary Pence Parsons (’75), 97, of Arkadelphia - October 27, 2012.
1970’s Mary Ann Bacon (’70, ’84), 64, of Chidester - April 12, 2013. Andrea Anthony McMurrough (’70), 68, of Hope - November 3, 2012. James Dewey Shaddock (’70), 67, of Fordyce - May 18, 2012. Robert L. Helms (’71), 77, of Arkadelphia March 31, 2013. Sue Ellen Gray Jones (’71), 66, of De Queen - October 9, 2012.
Roxye Denise Tate (’76), 57, of Arkadelphia - November 17, 2012. Sherry Louise Martin Wilson (’76), 63, of Camden - April 20, 2013. Donna Grady Creer (’77), 57, of Little Rock - June 13, 2013. Clark Kenny Stephens (’77), 59, of North Little Rock - July 9, 2013. Carl Stephen Abel (’79, ’06), 55, of Bismarck - July 1, 2012.
1980’s
Bobby Lynn Kitchens (’71), 63, of Malvern - August 7, 2012.
Larry Don Smith (’81), 58, of Lonoke February 22, 2013.
Jack Richard Raber (’71), 64, of Garland, Tex. - November 22, 2012.
Mildred L. Flowers Mullins (’84), 66, of Hot Springs - July 9, 2013.
Eloise Hope Ray (’71), 85, of Sheridan December 20, 2011.
Paul “Hulk” Robinson (’84), 53, of Arkadelphia - July 13, 2013.
Richard Rae Westlake (’71), 63, of Arkadelphia - November 1, 2012.
Sherwin O. Williams, Jr. (’84), 52, of Arkadelphia - June 25, 2012.
Brenda Smith Norman (’72), 71, of Gurdon - April 2, 2013.
Virginia Madden Graves (’85), 72, of Mountain Pine - March 12, 2012.
Michael W. “Pete” Peterson (’72), 63, of Little Rock - November 1, 2012.
Nancy McElhannon Foggo (’86), 50, of Eureka Springs - August 14, 2012.
Betty Sanders Deaton (’73), 69, of Arkadelphia - November 11, 2012.
Kyle Roe O’Quinn (’86), 49, of Conway July 15, 2012.
Waymon Spurlock (’73), 61, of Holly Grove - May 28, 2013.
Gail Gentry Young (’86), 64, of Prescott October 15, 2012.
William Riley Honeycutt (’74), 62, of Holly Grove - May 16, 2013.
Len DeNorris Atkins (’87), 48, of Jacksonville - July 28, 2013.
Madge Clanton Lasiter (’74), 84, of Fordyce - July 3, 2013.
Mary Allie Murrah Johnson (’87, ’92), 77, of Prescott - March 14, 2013.
Terry Dale Reed (’74), 63, of Hot Springs January 13, 2013.
Beverly Kaufman Angrand (’89), 65, of Benton - March 26, 2013.
Joe Carroll Reese (’74), 77, of Hot Springs March 13, 2013.
Jon Marshall Norwood (’89), 46, of Texarkana, Tex. - July 29, 2012.
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1990’s Rachel Ruth Oswald (’91), 76, of Pencil Bluff - May 18, 2012. Carol Ann Teal Forthman (’92), 56, of Little Rock - July 11, 2013. Laura Lee Garrett Overton (’92), 68, of Gurdon - July 4, 2012. Melissa A. Mitchell (’95), 49, of Fort Smith - May 8, 2013. Sandra Looper Patterson (’98), 52, of Warren - September 11, 2012. Tamberly M. Gann Waldrum (’98), 44, of Amity - July 28, 2012.
2000’s Cindy Carol Brim Lawson (’08), 47, of Gurdon - February 5, 2013.
R Former Students
R Dorothy Hortense Boon McClanahan (’38 – ’41), 92, of Hot Springs - June 3, 2012. James Culp “Jimmy” Fultz (’38 – ’42), 91, of Camden - December 31, 2011. Ann Clark Jameson (’39 – ’41), 91, of Hot Springs - July 21, 2012. Tom Ed Townsend (’41 – ’46), 88, of Pine Bluff - June 7, 2013. Daryl C. Potratz (’42 – ’44), 90, of Arkadelphia - May 13, 2013. Lloyd Cecil “Tete” Newton (’46 – ’49), 85, of Gurdon - January 9, 2013. Wanda Sue Brown Mansfield (’53 – ’55), 77, of Benton - June 12, 2012. Helen Dixon Kraft (’56 – ’57), 94, of Perry December 8, 2011. Carolyn Cole Hodges (’56 – ’62), 74, of Little Rock - August 5, 2012. Andrew F. “Butch” Henry (’60 – ’65), 70, of Little Rock - February 26, 2013.
John Courtland Lewellen (’69 – ’72), 61, of Gainesville, Ga. - May 25, 2012.
Cultural Calendar
Jan Marie Genestet Riggins (’71), 60, of Magnolia - January 4, 2012.
October
Cora “Janice” Bufford Eddleman (’71 – ’83), 71, of Booneville - June 10, 2013.
Works by Rick Nance Photoshop Collage and Digital Scratchboard Russell Fine Arts Oct. 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Kenneth Darrell “Bear” Russell (’72 – ’77), 57, of Friendship - May 14, 2012. Dorothy Marie Lillard Newberry (’75 – ’88), 90, of Arkadelphia - July 15, 2013. Ricky Wayne McCauley (’76 – ’79), 55, of Arkadelphia - April 7, 2013. Barney Barnett (’93 – ’99), 59, of Camden - February 1, 2012. Ronnie Harold Francis (’98 – ’01), 46, of Hot Springs - May 13, 2012. David Lee Halpin (’08 – ’12) 25, of Hot Springs - January 30, 2013.
R Faculty and Staff
R Edgar L. Crawley (Retired Staff), 68, of Arkadelphia - March 5, 2013.
Founder’s Day Arkansas Hall Oct. 3, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Theatre Production “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman & the Tectonic Theatre Company Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre Oct. 3–5, 7, 10–12; 7:30–9:30 p.m. Homecoming Comedian Cocoa Brown Garrison Center Lecture Hall Oct. 7, 7–9:00 p.m. Homecoming Magician Mike Super Oct. 8, 8–10 p.m. International Dessert Festival Garrison Center Banquet Room Oct. 10, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Charles Dewitt Dunn (President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor), 67, of Arkadelphia - May 5, 2013.
7th Annual Henderson Piano Day R. Min Kwon, Featured Pianist Harwood Recital Hall Oct. 12, 2–4 p.m.
Rebecca Jane Cotton Garner (Retired Faculty), 95, of Arkadelphia - September 8, 2012.
Homecoming Greek Step Show Wells Gymnasium Oct. 12, 8–11 p.m.
Imon Hale, Jr. (Retired Staff), 76, of Arkadelphia - June 2, 2013.
Second Stage Series #1: Student Directed Play “Album” by David Rimmer Arkansas Hall Auditorium Oct. 13, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 18–19, 7:30 p.m.
Adrianna Kuyper (Faculty Widow), 92, of Arkadelphia - August 25, 2012.
International Film Night “Not My Life” Garrison Center Lecture Hall Oct. 22, 7–9 p.m.
Investiture of President Glen Jones Arkansas Hall Auditorium Oct. 29, 2–3 p.m. President’s Reception South Lawn Oct. 29, 3–5 p.m. Fall Choir Concert “Nothing New Under the Sun” Harwood Recital Hall Oct. 29, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Henderson Halloween South Lawn Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Octubafest Concert: Tuba Choir Harwood Recital Hall Oct. 31, 7:30–9 p.m.
November Second Stage Series #2: Student Directed One Act Plays Arkansas Hall Auditorium Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. Arkansas Arts Council “Small Works on Paper” Russell Fine Arts Nov. 5–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Opening Reception Nov. 5, 2–5 p.m.
December Carol of Lights Arkansas Hall Auditorium Dec. 2, 7–9 p.m.
Trombone Concert Choir Harwood Recital Hall Nov. 7, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Dance Choreography Showcase Arkansas Hall Dance Studio Dec. 3, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Theatre Production “Scrooge: The Musical” by Leslie Bricusse Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre Nov. 17 & 24, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18–19, 21–23; 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Choir Concert Harwood Recital Hall Dec. 3, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Second Stage Series #3: Senior Showcase Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre Nov. 20, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Chamber Winds Concert Harwood Recital Hall Oct. 21, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Commencement Teachers College & School of Business Wells Gymnasium Dec. 13, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Commencement Ellis College of Arts & Sciences Wells Gymnasium Dec. 13, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Second Stage Series #4: Short Play Festival/Student Directed Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 3:00 p.m. Wind Ensemble Symphony Arkansas Hall Auditorium Dec. 4, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Ann Dorsett Ecoff (’67 – ’74), 64, of Jackson, Tenn. - May 26, 2013.
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Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Little Rock, AR Permit No. 1357
Office of Institutional Advancement 1100 Henderson Street, Box 7540, 7703 Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001
2013 Homecoming Event Schedule MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Homecoming Comedian, Cocoa Brown 7 p.m., Lecture Hall
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
“Reddie Steady, Let’s Get Sweaty” 5K Run 8 a.m.–Noon, Carpenter-Haygood Stadium and Feaster Trail
Mike Super: Magic and Illusion 8 p.m., Arkansas Hall
AKA Theta Eta Chapter 40th Anniversary Brunch 9–11 a.m., Day Armory (Downtown Arkadelphia)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
Tailgating TCH Style 9 a.m.–Noon, Intramural Field
Softball Home Run Derby 3–4 p.m., Dee White Field
Homecoming Bonfire 8–11 p.m., Intramural Field
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
Golden Reddie Luncheon (honoring graduates of 1963 or earlier) 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Garrison Banquet Room H Club Homecoming 4-Person Golf Scramble Noon Lunch, 1–5 p.m. Tournament, Glenwood Country Club Social Hour with Teachers College Henderson Alumni 6–8 p.m., Education Building Rooms 106, 107 & 108 School of Business TALE Gate 6:30–8 p.m., Caplinger Airway Science Center HSU vs. OBU Swim Meet 6:30–9:45 p.m., Duke Wells Natatorium Black Alumni & Friends Banquet 7–9 p.m., Garrison Center Banquet Room $25 per person or $45 Advance Ticket Package* *Includes: Black Alumni Banquet, Friday & Saturday HSU Alumni Mixer, and Greek Show. Sponsor: Black Alumni Association University Advancement: (870) 230-5401, (877)REDALUM, alumni@hsu.edu HSU Alumni Mixer 9 p.m.–12 a.m. (Fri.), Caddo Valley Events Center
Heart & Key Alumni Reception 9:30–10:30 a.m., Garrison Center Galloway Room HSU Alumni Swim Meet 10 a.m.–Noon, Duke Wells Natatorium HSU Baseball Alumni Softball Game 10 a.m.–Noon, Clyde Berry Field Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumni Brunch 10 a.m.–Noon, ASA Chapter Room, Smith Dorm Distinguished Alumni Luncheon Honoring Major General Jimmie (Owens) Keenan (’86) and Paul Leopoulous (’68, ’72, ’74) 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Garrison Center Banquet Room
Red Wave Alumni Awards Luncheon 12:30–2 p.m., HSU Cafeteria Center for Career Development Information Booth Noon–??, Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area Homecoming Pregame Activities 2:20 p.m., Carpenter-Haygood Stadium Homecoming Football Game HSU vs. Southwestern Oklahoma Recognition of 1963 Championship Football Team 3 p.m., Carpenter-Haygood Stadium on Ruggles Field 1963 Athletes & Cheerleaders Get-Together Post-Game, Honeycomb Restaurant (705 Main Street, Arkadelphia) Homecoming Greek Step Show 8 p.m., Wells Gymnasium HSU Alumni Mixer 9 p.m.–2 a.m. (Sun.), Caddo Valley Events Center
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Angelic Voices of Christ 10:45 a.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Showband of Arkansas “Friends and Family Lunch” 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Evanson Band Hall Toast to “Ole” Haygood Field Noon, Between Caplinger Airways Science Center and Barkman House
AKA Church Service 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
AKA Tailgate 12–3 p.m., Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area
For the most up-to-date information
Veteran’s Alumni Tailgate 12–3 p.m., Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area
event costs, please visit the website at:
Homecoming Tailgate Pre–Game, Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area
HSU Simonson Biological Field Station Open House 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 100 Simonson Rd., Bismarck, AR
including contact information and hsu.edu/alumni.