Fall 2010
I n H e r O w n Wo rd s With CNN Executive Producer
Kelly Frank ’96
A P ri n cet o n R ev i e w B est i n t h e S o u t h ea st Co l l e g e
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President’s Letter Development Update Why We Give Kelly Frank ’96 Horace Harrison ’60 Lifetime Achievement Awards Panther Tracks 100th Year Basketball Anniversary Around the Cupola
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Class of 2010 Alumni Update Alumni Scrapbook Class Notes KWC College Scholarships 2008-2009 Honor Roll New and Expanded Academic Programs 2010 Alumni Weekend October 21-23
Share Your Memories
Dr. Cheryl King, President Kathy Rutherman Editor Director of Public Relations Kirk Purdom Vice President for Advancement Joyce Ann Evans Director of Development Roy Pickerill ʼ75 Sports Information Director
Does this photo bring back memories of KWC? We’ll share your memories (space permitting) in the next issue of KW Today. Please share them by responding to: Kathy Rutherman 3000 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 krutherman@kwc.edu
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Thanks for the Memories
Spring 1985 baseball trip to Florida Bobby Hoskins ’86, Scott Kramer ’877 and Donnie Vaughn ’88
“This photo takes me back to Spring Break 1985 and my rst trip to Florida without parents. Several classmates and I followed the KWC baseball team to Cocoa Beach. Our biggest obstacle was the mountains near Chattanooga. I was driving a Chevy Chevette – not the most powerful vehicle ever made – and we didn’t think we would make it up Monteagle. I had the gas pedal pressed to the oor, and our maximum speed was about 30 m.p.h. We laughed so hard we cried, as other vehicles zipped past us. Once we got to the top of the mountain, that little Chevette ew down the other side! We saw some great KWC baseball from Panthers Scott “Bubba” Kramer, Bobby Hoskins, Donnie Vaughn and others. What a great group of guys! I liked one of them so much, I married him!” Penny Mills Kramer ’86
President’s Letter
Dear Alumni and Friends: Kentucky Wesleyan College just received great news. According to The Princeton Review, KWC is one of 133 institutions designated as “Best in the Southeast.” This distinction means we are ranked within the top 25% of the nation’s 2,500 four-year postsecondary institutions. Our consistent inclusion over several years re ects our high quality academic programs, as well as a vibrant, supportive campus environment where student success is our highest priority. This issue of KW Today illustrates the success of our graduates by featuring the remarkable lives of two KWC alumni, an international shipping magnate and a CNN executive producer. Although their career paths are quite di erent, they share a signi cant commonality – the value of a liberal arts education at KWC. There are many more KWC success stories to tell, and our new website will do just that. Check it out at www.kwc.edu in early September, and let us know what you think. Kentucky Wesleyan exists to prepare students for productive lives in a rapidly changing world. We are changing, too, with revamped academic programs and new majors linked to high growth careers that o er enhanced options for our students. Expanded career development services provide up-to-date information and extensive support to students and alumni. Starting the rst day of freshman orientation, students bene t from counseling, assessments and the creation of personal development plans. These plans will help students make informed choices as they navigate through the myriad of college courses, internships, community service opportunities and make career choices. Alumni and friends can play a signi cant role in student success by serving as mentors and advisors. This is just the beginning. We are convinced that the small liberal arts college experience, where students learn to think, reason, communicate and live as ethical individuals, is more valuable today than ever before. That’s why KWC is taking a fresh look at everything we do and o er to ensure that a KWC experience is a good investment. We’ll share the details on our strategic agenda for a strong future in the next issue of KW Today. Today’s successful alumni bene ted from the generosity of alumni and friends of our college. We need your support as we seek to serve our students and prepare them for successful, satisfying lives. Please join us in this mission. We cannot do it without you.
Dr. Cheryl D. King President cherylking@kwc.edu
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D e v e l o p m e n t
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KWC Alumna Endows
Scholarship Marcia Smith Lawrence ’47, a Hindman, Ky. native, made M a gift g of $500,000 to Kentucky Wesleyan to establish the Marcia Smith Sm Lawrence Appalachian Scholarship to bene t students fro 11 Kentucky counties. Students from Breathitt, Clay, from Fl Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe Floyd, counties who have a 3.0 grade point average and a minimum co ACT AC score of 22 are considered for the scholarship. “I love Appalachia, and I love Kentucky Wesleyan College. I wanted to connect these two wonderful places that shaped my wa lif Lawrence remarked. life,” La Lawrence has been a member of the KWC Board of Trustees f nine i years. She Sh lives li in i Lexington L i and is a retired accountant. In 1997, she received the for Alumni Service Award from the KWC Alumni Association. She was active in the Changing Lives Capital Campaign and was instrumental in raising the funds to build the Winchester Center. She has also helped host several receptions for prospective students. Lawrence has had a lifelong interest in Appalachia’s cultural heritage, and she also established a $500,000 endowment to support Folk Arts Education outreach programs at the Hindman Settlement School. Serving on the Settlement School’s Board of Directors since 2004, Lawrence donated and raised the funds necessary to reinstate the Folk Arts Education program in 2006. Her goal was to ensure Knott County schools have the resources to teach culturally relevant arts and music. Do you know a student who may be eligible for the Marcia Smith Lawrence Appalachian Scholarship? If so, please email Scottkr@kwc.edu. Dear Alumni and Friends, We are always looking for ways to stay connected to you. KW Today is one way we tell the story of Kentucky Wesleyan College, our students and our alumni. This year we have also added e-newsletters, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. In the coming months, watch for the KWC iPhone app. Another way we stay in touch is through personal visits – at alumni events or meeting with you in your home or o ce. These visits provide wonderful opportunities to get to know one another and share Kentucky Wesleyan stories. We have a great reason to stay connected – together we can watch Kentucky Wesleyan grow and thrive. This magazine includes the July 2008 – December 2009 Honor Roll of donors, s, listing the names of our many generous alumni and friends. We hope you will continue making your annual investment in our students. You can even connect while you drive - by purchasing a KWC specialty license plate from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The cost is $44 ($31 to renew), with $10 going to the Wesleyan General Scholarship Fund. In 2009, the college received $1,570 from the sale of KWC license plates. It’s a great and easy way to advertise KWC all over our country and ultimately add to our student scholarship fund! Save the Date! Please mark your calendar for Alumni Weekend on October 21 – 23. The weekend will include many The Class of 1961 opportunities to connect with Kentucky Wesleyan and your will celebrate their fellow classmates. A complete list of events is included in 50th Reunion this magazine. May 13–14, 2011! We look forward to connecting with you! Kirk Purdom Vice President for Advancement Kentucky Wesleyan College is no longer a liated with The Bank of America credit card program KW Today )DOO / 2
Calling All Alumni! We encourage all alumni to submit nominations for Awards f the h 2011 Alumni Al A d which will be presented during the 2011 Alumni Weekend: Outstanding Alumni The highest honor the Association can bestow, recognizing sustained signi cant support to the college, the church and/or the community. Alumni Hall of Fame Award honors those who have gained fame or distinction in their career, become uniquely successful and/or made a signi cant impact upon others deserving of such acclaim. Alumni Achievement Award honors alumni who have achieved a level of eminence within their profession that exceeds the ordinary and is for a su cient period of time to demonstrate sustained e ort. Such prominence shall include recognition by peers for achievement at the state, national or international level. Alumni Service Award recognizes alumni who most clearly represent the spirit of Kentucky Wesleyan with years of dedicated work and service to the college. Outstanding Young Graduate Award is presented to a graduate from Kentucky Wesleyan College within the past fteen years who has distinguished him/ herself through professional or personal achievement, has possessed outstanding leadership in his/her profession and community, whose contribution re ects well on Kentucky Wesleyan and whose life is an inspiration to others in the Kentucky Wesleyan community. Nominee must demonstrate continued interest and/or contact with Kentucky Wesleyan. Gus E. Paris Distinguished Service Award honors college faculty, sta or any non-alum for outstanding contributions and/or distinguished service to the college Honorary Alumni Award recognizes individuals who are not alumni, but who have given unsel shly of their time and talents to Kentucky Wesleyan.
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Mark ‘89 and Jennifer Markle ‘91
Dickinson Senior Walk How We Keep In Touch:
Kentucky Wesleyan alumni and friends are encouraged to help the college extend the Senior Walk, a tradition started by the Class of 2007. Each year the senior class begins their walk to Hocker-Hall Grove for Commencement via the Senior Walk, which will eventually replace the entire sidewalk that runs from the quad-side of the Woodward Health and Recreation Center, past Peeples and Massie Halls to Wesleyan Drive and Hocker-Hall Grove. Each brick is $60 and can include your name and class year or perhaps a quote or KWC memory. Many alumni and friends have purchased a brick in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one. The brick has room for three (3) lines of text with 13 characters per line (including spaces and punctuation). Please send the wording for your brick and your check and to the Development O ce, 3000 Frederica, Owensboro, KY 42301. If you have questions, e-mail jevans@kwc.edu or call 270-852-3141. The college reserves the right to refuse any messages deemed unsuitable and return payment to the purchaser.
Facebook Attending alumni events in Northern Kentucky and Louisville Talking to Kent Lewis, the campus minister, who lls us in on what is happening at KWC
Memorable Moments at KWC:
Family: F Fa ami mil ily ly: ly: 3 daughters — Melanie, 13, Rebekah, 8, Abby, 4
What We Are Up To: Mark is the Senior Pastor at Florence United Methodist Church. Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom. We are both involved in our kids’ activities.
Memorable Professors: Dr. Fagan g Dr. Kolok
Dr. Rogers g Mr. Gilbert
The day we met: We were introduced by a friend the rst week of school. Our rst date: Dinner at GD Ritzy’s followed by a movie, “Good Morning, Vietnam.” Graduation Day Steak and Shrimp Night at SAGA Hanging out with friends
Why We Give: We give to Kentucky Wesleyan College because KWC is one of the main reasons we are where we are today. We want to give back so other students can have the same opportunities and experiences we did.
2010 Senior Class Gift
The Senior Class gift is a tradition at Kentucky Wesleyan, and the Class of 2010 raised money to plant a garden area in Hocker-Hall Grove, the scene of Commencement each year. Co-chairs of the Senior Committee were: John Grieb, Emily King, Brian Montgomery and Carissa Wethington. KW Today )DOO / 3
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CNN Executive Producer Kelly Frank ’96 recently talked to the college about her career and Kentucky Wesleyan’s role in preparing her for a fastpaced, high excitement job in Atlanta. She produces CNN Newsroom with Ali Velshi, which airs weekdays from noon to 2 p.m. CST. “I love that my job is a di erent one every day. I love that I work with interesting, creative, odd, wonderful, brilliant people who seek to change and challenge the world every day. I love that loud voices are the norm and that at least 25 at screen TV’s are always within view. I love that my profession allows me to learn constantly and occasionally pays me to see the world. I produce two hours of television every weekday. I have huge responsibilities, and I don’t take them lightly. We reach 80 million homes each day. My day is well underway at 6:30 a.m., when I am reading emails, news blogs, newspapers and websites. At our 8 a.m. editorial meeting, we decide what to include in the day’s show, which reporters we will use and whom we will interview. Phone calls, research, writing, cutting video, creating graphics and editing follow. I must ensure we are editorially sound, balanced and that our guests are vetted. During the show, I am in the control room with my headset on, watching the program as our viewers watch, and making changes on the y. Breaking news means I must get the information on the air – rst. When the show ends, I am already planning the next one. How did I get here? After I graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan with a degree in English, I attended graduate school at the University of South Carolina, but it wasn’t for me. I spent the next few years in D.C. in a public relations job, trying to gure out what to do with my life. I worked as a production assistant for my father on a new cable TV show, “Forever Young.” It was syndicated to Fox Cable Networks and shot on location all over the world. I later began producing segments. My sister, who worked for CBS News, suggested I consider broadcast journalism. I began my rst TV news job with NBC in August 2000 and spent six years there. After two years at Fox News, I joined CNN in August of 2008, right before the elections. The business of broadcast journalism is extremely tough and competitive, especially at the network level. “Who you know” helps.
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ducer Kelly Frank ’96
So does luck. Contacts and luck helped me get where I am, and so did Kentucky Wesleyan College. My KWC professors taught me to think critically, an essential journalistic skill in a time when journalism is questioned, stretched and sometimes abused. My professors weren’t just interested in expanding my knowledge. They were interested in my character. Ethics in journalism is also essential, and my professors prepared me by word and example. Dr. Bob Darrell and Joe Britton ’56 were my favorite professors. Dr. Darrell was always a positive force in my life. He was the rst person who told me I was a good writer, and he encouraged me to write for a living. He was also a sports fan, soo he never gave me too much grief about missing class when the softball team traveled. Professor Britton was a unique “gentle spirit,” but you couldn’t let that fool you! His class was a great training ground for my career. His questions were like a Swiss watch, precise and without aw. I always went to class prepared. He taught me to think beyond rst appearances, question, analyze and question again. I use those lessons every day at CNN. Who knew that reading William Faulkner would prepare me for the BP oil spill, elections in Iran and covering the rough and tumble of American politics? If I never thanked the two of you, I want to give you a big “thank you” now. I appreciated being a person, and not a number, on the KWC campus. I was an English major who never went near a chemistry class, but a chemistry professor knew my name. Classes were intimate, and I was encouraged to participate. In today’s twitter- ed, facebooked, 24/7 world, I would choose KWC again. I know and appreciate the value of face-to-face lessons, challenging discussions and personal attention. My wonderful KWC memories include any class involving Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner and writing. But special thoughts go far beyond the classroom and include football games, road trips with the softball team, the Spring trip to New York City, Sig Kap “Grease” Rush, hangingg out with the Sig Eps, every moment living in Unit 6, and taking “Accommodations” to the state competition. “Accommodations” was a play, the senior project of senior Shane Fisher ’96. I promised myself years ago that if I were ever able to do so, I would give back to Kentucky Wesleyan. After all, I was only able to attend with a combination academic/athletic scholarship provided through the generosity of others. I now give gladly. My KWC degree has opened many doors for me. I want to help open doors for someone else.”
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The Call of the Sea
Horace Harrison ’60 by Joyce Ann Evans
Even as a young boy, Owensboro native Horace Harrison ’60 heard the call of the sea and was interested in international trade and shipping. Now semi-retired, his illustrious career includes establishing his own shipping company, Sunrise Shipping Agency, and serving as president of the American Shipping Agency of Hyundai Merchant Marine – the eighth largest shipping company in the world. Harrison attended Owensboro schools through the eighth grade and then Castle Heights Military Academy in Nashville. “My dad, Dr. Horace Harrison, was a physician and my mother, Frances, was a nurse, so they hoped I would go into medicine. But I wasn’t interested in chemistry and biology,” he said. He studied at the Sorbonne in Paris one semester, “got an international sampling” and liked it. He explained, “This was when the global concept was just evolving, so I was there at the beginning.” Harrison served in the Air Force from 1962 – 1967 and was stationed in Athens, Greece, where he met his wife, Kalliopi. “Her brother was an o cer in the Greek services. He took me to his house one night, where I met Popi. A year later I convinced her to move to the United States with me,” he said. They have two sons, Horace Harrison III and John Constantine Harrison, who both live in the Portland area near their parents. After returning to the United States, Harrison was stationed at Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco. He interviewed with the international department of Bank of America, but decided instead to enter the steamship industry. He worked with the General Steamship Corporation LTD and Harper Robinson/Circle International companies before he established his own business in 1980. Sunrise Shipping Agency grew from a single sales o ce in Portland, Oregon, to become a major U.S. West Coast, Canadian and Mexican steamship agency. “I was an agent for Hyundai in 1983, and they did all their business through our company,” Harrison said. “We consolidated in the United States and Canada and in 1999, I became president of Hyundai Merchant Marine with responsibility for over 33 o ces and 1,400 people.” Harrison said, “In my rst years in the business, bulk carrier vessels carried grain, logs and forest products from the Paci c Northwest to the Far East. In 1983, we began handling the operation and sales activities of containerships of Hyundai Merchant Marine from U.S./Asian ports. From 1997-2007, we had nine sailings per week between Asia and U.S. Atlantic and Paci c coast ports. The capacity of the vessels was between 5500-6500 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent).” After selling Sunrise Shipping in 2007, he invested in two ships with three Greek and Asian business associates. “Currently, we carry coal between South Africa/Taiwan and iron ore between Australia/China,” he said. Although Harrison has traveled the world extensively in pursuit of his business interests, he still remembers the rm foundation he received in Owensboro and at Kentucky Wesleyan College. “I value my liberal arts education. It gave me a balanced approach to life and good experience in dealing with people. Kentucky Wesleyan was a small college that o ered me a lot. I particularly remember my professors, Dr. Charles Higgs, Dr. Tom Rogers, Gus Paris and Catherine Mitchell, who assisted me greatly in getting my acceptance to the Sorbonne. Special memories also include good friends at KWC – David Hocker ’59, Berry Major ’60, John ’60 and Anita Simmons Freer ’59 and Ken Bell ’61.” Harrison received the KWC Alumni Achievement Award in 2000. He has served on many boards, including California United Terminals, National Cargo Bureau, Portland Steamship Operations Association and the Governor’s International Trade and Economic Committee, as well as serving as president of Merchants Exchange. Perhaps a 1997 Merchants Exchange honor best characterizes Horace Harrison, his distinguished career in international trading and his love for the sea - the Distinguished Maritime Award, Old Salt. KW Today )DOO / 6
New Lifeme Achievement Awards in Business
Three Alumni Honored
Left to right: Dr. Cheryl King ‘70, Trustee Randy Raskin ‘66 accepting for the Hohlweck family, Trustee Wayne Foster ‘69 accepting for John Jones, Terry Woodward ‘62, Dr. James Welch, Mitch Settle ‘83, Trustee Chair.
The Department of Business honored alumni W. Terry Woodward ’64, John W. Jones ’67 and Thomas W. Hohlweck Jr. ’67 with the rst Benjamin Best Lifetime Achievement Awards in Business. The award, recognizes alumni and faculty successes by honoring persons who have distinguished themselves over a period of at least 20 years. Alumni recipients are chosen for their signi cant impact in business or a business-related career and their contributions to the positive reputation of the college. In presenting the awards, Department Chair Dr. James Welch remarked, “Each honoree is well-known to Kentucky Wesleyan College for their successful careers and generous gifts of their time, talents and resources to the college.” Terry Woodward is president and CEO of Owensboro’s WaxWorks/VideoWorks, one of the nation’s leading wholesale media entertainment distributors. The Woodward Health and Recreation Center on campus recognizes Woodward’s generosity to Kentucky Wesleyan. Dr. Welch holds the W. Terry Woodward Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurial Studies, the rst fully funded endowed chair in the history of the college. John Jones is president and CEO of Modern Welding, Inc. in Owensboro. The Barnard-Jones Administration Building at Kentucky Wesleyan honors the Jones’ family and their generosity to the college. Modern Welding is the largest above ground and underground storage tank manufacturer in the United States. Thomas Hohlweck was Senior Vice-President of AON Risk Services in New York City. He died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The Center for Business Studies at Kentucky Wesleyan was dedicated to his memory in 2002. The award was established in memory of the lifetime contributions of the college’s rst graduate, Benjamin Desha Best, the only member of the Class of 1868. He was president of Lovell & Bu ngton Tobacco Company in Covington. A Methodist publication said of Best, “He was widely known and established a reputation for integrity and uprightness.”
Don’t Drop Your Call D Phonathon is coming! Our student Phonathon callers will be calling you P b between September 12 – September 30 this year. They will be sharing c campus news, Alumni Weekend news and updating your information. A yes, they will be asking for your consideration of a gift to the Wesleyan And General Scholarship Fund. Over $5.7 million was awarded to our students G la year in scholarships, and each year the need is greater and more critical. last P Please answer the call and make an investment in the future of our students! KW Today )DOO / 7
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Men’s basketball to play Louisville and South Carolina
Desmond Stephens named All-American
Kentucky Wesleyan will play Louisville and South Carolina in exhibition competition to open the Panthers’ 101st year of basketball for the 2010-11 season. The Panthers will play Louisville in their new downtown d KFC Yum Y Center C (22,000) (22 000) on Thursday, Nov. 11. KWC will compete against South Carolina for the third straight exhibition season on Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Colonial Life Arena (18,000) in Columbia, SC. Game times and ticket information will be announced at a later date.
Senior guard Desmond Stephens received honorable mention All-American recognition by Division II Bulletin. He also received All-Great d rst team All G Lakes Valley Conference honors and selection to the All-Midwest Region squad by the National Association of Basketball Coaches and Daktronics Sports. Stephens also played in the NABC/NCAA Division II All-Star Game on March 26 in Spring eld, Mass.
Women’s basketball to play Kentucky
The Panthers will travel to Lexington on Sunday, Nov. 7, to play the University of Kentucky in an exhibition contest. Game time and ticket information will be announced at a later date. All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honorees Nicole Nieman
Baseball – Luke Garmon (second team); Jordan White (third team). Basketball – Desmond Stephens ( rst team); Chris Williams (third team) and Andree’ Wilson (third team). Men’s Soccer – Ryan Samuels (second team). Women’s Soccer – Kristen Chinn (second team). Softball – Leah Emmerick (third team). All-Great Lakes Football Conference selections
Scott Ray
David James, Defensive Player of the Year. First team selections – DaMarcus Ganaway, Chuck Palonis, Ben Wilson and Khalid Harris. Second team – Vincent Lalonde, Thomas Gordon, Jay Fallin, Richard Fangman, Jason Fairley, Jabbar Harris, Ken Stoklosa, Sam Bland and Sean Maguire. Honorable mention – Derek Brown, Levi Ray, Jon Hale, Robbie Piper, Kevin Baldwin, Greg Embers, Heath Smith, Ganaway and Eric May eld. All-Academic team – Dean Dimitropoulos, Chris Owen, Wilson and Anthony Woodru . New coaches
Craig Brown
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Caleb and Nicole Nieman, assistant women’s basketball coaches at KWC, were promoted to co-head coaches. Scott Ray, a former all-conference performer at Western Kentucky University, has been chosen as head men’s golf coach. Craig Brown is the new head volleyball coach.
Ben Wilson, Wilson Chad Smith and Amore’ Winters selected to Collegiate All-Star game
Linebacker Chad Smith, defensive end Ben Wilson and defensive back Amore’ Winters played in the 14th annual All-American Bowl College All-Star game for Division II and III seniors in March in Charleston, W.Va. Todd Lee named Midwest Region Coach of the Year
Head men’s basketballl coach Todd Lee produced his nest season in his fth yearr at KWC. The 29-5 record was the most wins in his tenure and the eighth best in school history. The team nished No. 5 in n the nal NABC Top 25 poll. He led the Panthers to a GLVC
best record 16-2 to win the regular season title. KWC started the season with a loss before reeling o 16 straight victories to set the seventh longest winning streak in Panther history and the best in his ve seasons. Online Panther Store on new Kentucky Wesleyan athletic website
Kentucky Wesleyan fans world-wide can now shop for exclusive Panther athletic team-branded apparel, accessories and gifts on the newly launched O cial Online Panther Store at www.kwcpanthers.com. The new store features over 150 items in 13 di erent sports (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball) for men, women and children, including the commemorative “Celebrating 100 years of KWC Basketball” items. The Panther Store is hosted by the All-American Club, the o cial booster club for KWC’s 13-sport program.
• 49 student-athletes were named to the 2010 Great Lakes Valley Conference All-Academic Team for maintaining a 3.30 cumulative GPA. • 29 were named to the 2009-10 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. “I am very proud of our student-athletes’ success in the classroom this year year,”” said Gary Gallup Gallup, KWC Director of Athletics. “Our student-athletes have a true understanding of the importance of education. The coaches and sta have done a great job of reinforcing that message to them daily.” Sixty-three student-athletes earn degrees
For the second straight year, 63 Kentucky Wesleyan College student-athletes in 13 sports received their bachelor degrees during the school’s 142nd annual Commencement. The student-athletes represent 35.2 percent of the 179-member graduating class. Overall, 14 student-athletes graduated with honors, including four summa cum laude (3.9 to 4.0 GPA) and four magna cum laude (3.7 to 3.8 GPA).
Student-athletes achieve high academic c success for the fifth straight year
Kentucky Wesleyan College student-athletes continue to achieve higher academic successs for the fth consecutive year. Ten of the 13 sports produced cumulative grade point averages of 2.8 or above with eight teams above a 3.0 for the 2009-10 academic year. The women’s golf team attained a team cumulative GPA of 3.51, which is the highest earned for all Panther athletic teams. The men’s golf team was second with a 3.48. During the spring semester, thee football team recorded the highest increase from the fall semester, followed by baseball, men’s golf, men’s cross country and both soccer squads. • 127 of 248 student-athletes (51.2%) attained a GPA of 3.0 or higher, including 17 with a perfect 4.0. • 54 student-athletes were named to the Spring Dean’s List (3.5+) and 17 to the President’s List (4.0). • KWC student-athletes collectively posted a cumulative GPA of 2.91. The College’s overall student average was 2.9.
Class of 2010 student-athletes
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K e n t u c k y We s l e y a n ’s
100th Year Basketball
A once-in-a-lifetime historical event, Kentucky Wesleyan College’s 100th Year Basketball Anniversary Celebration Gala Weekend took place on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22. The festivities honored men and women players, coaches, managers, trainers, cheerleaders, athletic sta , media, fans and friends from the Winchester and Owensboro campuses (1907-2010). Almost 1,000 KWC fans voted for an All-Century Team, All-Winchester Era Team and All-Decade Teams from the 1950s through the 2000s. Members of those teams were honored during the 100th Gala dinner and dance on Saturday evening. All-Century Team Gary Auten (1959-62) J.B. Brown (1985-88) Bill Carlyle (1961-62) Kelly Coleman (1958-60) Patrick Critchelow (1996-99) Corey Crowder (1988-91) Willis Cheaney (1992-95) Rod Drake (1981-84) John Duncan (1968-71) Lorico Duncan (2000-01) Antonio Garcia (1998-99) Ray Harper (1984-85) Dwight Higgs (1981-84) Tom Hobgood (1966-69) LeRoy John (1999-00) Vincent Mitchell (1988-91) Dick O’Neill (1966-69) Marlon Parmer (2003) Joe Roop (1953-56) Mike Redd (1964) Sam Smith (1966-67) Sam Smith (1986-87) Dallas Thornton (1965-68) George Tinsley (1966-69) Dana Williams (1998-99) Mike Williams (1972-73)
Robert “Bullet” Wilson (1928-31) Fairce Woods (1946-49) John Worth (1986-87) Bobby Zuerner (2000, 2002-04) All-Winchester Team Winchester Campus Era Kendall Bocard (1930-31) Austin Denton (1931-32) Asa House (1925-27) Alex Kertis (1930-32) Bruce Strother (1927-29) All-Decade Teams
1950s Bill Bibb (1955-57) Norman Christopher (1949-52) Mason Cope (1956-57) Logan Gipe (1955-57) Bill Harrell (1950-52)
1960s Eugene Smith (1968-71) Roger Cordell (1964-67) Martin Holland (1959-60) Jim Smith (1968-71) Charlie Taylor (1964-65)
Several members of the All-Century and AllDecade teams gather for a group photo at the Gala Dinner at the Hines Center. Front row (left to right): Chris Landry, Anwar Perry, Dick O’Neill, Bill Carlyle, Norman Christopher, George Tinsley, Joe Roop, Dallas Thornton and Rod Drake. Back row (left to right): Victor Redd (son of the late Mike Redd), Ray Harper, Mike Williams, Tyrus Boswell, Leroy John, Ray Zuberer, Eugene Smith, Tom Hobgood, Bobby Zuerner, Patrick Critchelow and Steve Divine.
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1970s James Greene (1971-73) Willie Johnson (1974-76) Jyronna Ralston (1973-74) Steve Walker (1973-74) Roger Zornes (1972-73)
1980s Dave Bennett (1985-86) Bunky Lewis (1978-81) Larry Patrick (1977-80) Andra Whitlow (1984-87) Ray Zuberer (1980-83)
1990s Steve Divine (1990-93) LeRoy Ellis (1989-90) Tim Gri n (1988-90) Alex Kreps (1992) Junebug Rakes (1988-90)
2000s Tyrus Boswell (2002) Ronald Evans (2001-02) Je Fahnbulleh (2007-08) Chris Landry (2001-02) Anwar Perry (1998-01)
Anniversary Celebration Gala
Voice of the Panthers Joel Utley with All-Americans Joe Roop and George Tinsley and former Head Coach Bob Daniels reminisce before the Golf Scramble at the Owensboro Country Club on Friday afternoon.
Former Panthers Steve Winkler and Tommy Richardson watch their former head coach Wayne Chapman chip in a birdie.
Bill Boling along with Allen, Bill and Shane Wilson celebrate a victorious putt. Allen and Bill are sons of the late player and Coach Robert ‘Bullet’ Wilson, and Shane is his grandson.
KWC’s rst four-time all-conference honoree Norman Christopher and former Panther Allen Wilson relive old times at the Winchester and Owensboro campuses.
Joe Roop introduces former cheerleader Seretha Summers Tinsley and All-American Gary Auten.
Former Panthers Mary Czarnecki Howard and Academic All-American Dr. Jill Burness Stowe compete in the Women’s Legends Game on Ray Harper Court in Jones Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.
The White Team watches the action and shares a laugh. Seated (l-r) are Mike Pollio, Wayne Chapman, Leroy John, Anwar Perry, Shaun Logsdon, Melvin Beasley, Travis Powell and Marshall Sanders.
Former players, managers, coaches and cheerleaders gather for a group photo after the Legends Games. Director of Athletics Gary Gallup presents All-American George Tinsley his All-Century Team plaque (a piece of the original Owensboro Sportscenter oor). Tinsley was the leading vote-getter by the fans in selecting the All-Century Team.
Longtime Panther fan Nan Rowe admires the 100-year memorabilia and Dallas Thornton’s Globetrotter jersey at the Fan Fest on Friday night at the Woodward Health and Recreation Center.
Gary Gallup presents Victor Redd, son of the late Mike Redd, his father’s plaque as a member of the All-Century Team. Victor ew in from San Jose, Calif., to celebrate his father’s KWC years. KW Today )DOO / 11
Around the
Cupola Rightmyer Retires after 44 Years of Service
Rebecca Rightmyer began her job in the KWC library as a fresh-out-of-high school 18-year old in 1966. Her KWC career also included stints as director of annual giving and director of alumni a airs. Library information desk supervisor for the last 14 years, she says she loved being a part of the process of helping fragile freshmen eventually become con dent seniors. Well-known and appreciated for her positive energy and helpful nature, a recent student described Rightmyer’s reputation with these words: “Rebecca rocks.” Chelgren Retires after 40 Years of Service
Dr. Kirby Chelgren arrived at KWC in 1970 and retired in June as professor of mathematics. Chelgren has brought his love for mathematics to the classroom for 40 years. Appreciating the correlation between mathematics and music, he shares his love for music through participation in his church choir and the Owensboro Symphony Chorus. D Dr. Chelgren will co continue to teach pa part-time at KWC.
Hiatt Conducts Genetics H netics Research
Associate Professor Dr. Evelyn Hiatt, Department of Biology, A As spent sp the summer working with maize genetics and honing her he techniques in cytogenetics and molecular biology at the University of Georgia, Athens. Her work was funded by a U National N Science Foundation grant awarded to Dr. Kelly Dawe of UGA to study the molecular mechanisms of chromosome arm ar motility and measure its a ect on chromosome transmission. The grant will fund the research tra earch of two KWC students at UGA in the summer of 2011. stu
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Laughrey to P Publish Orchestral Works Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands Gary Laughrey will have two original orchestral works published by Imagine Music Publishing of New York City. “Etude, Brute?” and “Selah for Strings” are scheduled for release in early 2011.
The campus community celebrated the arrival of spring with T t O the Sidewalk series throughout April, featuring great the fo food, music and sunshine.
2010 Oak and Ivy Recipients New members of the Order of Oak and Ivy were inducted at the annual banquet, a Wesleyan tradition since 1955.
John Grieb
Callie Hayden
Morgan Whitney
Brad Johnson
Jennifer Settle
Carissa Wethington
Emily King
Ben Wilson
Alll in Al in th tthe he F he Fam Family amil ily il y Dr. Douglas Wilson ’83 with his sons, Ben Wilson ’10 and Matt Wilson, a premed student at KWC.
Dr. Wilson is an opthalmologist in Columbus, Ind. Ben will enter the Indiana University School of Medicine in the fall. Psych Bowl Team Advances to Semifinals for Second Straight Year The KWC Psych Bowl Team defeated Georgetown College with a solid d win in the quarter nals of the Kentucky Psychological Association’s Spring Academic Confer-ence, advancing to the semi nals for the second straight year. Dr. Lynettee Taylor is the team coach, and Dr. Bernie Bettinelli is the department chair. Left to right: Dr. Lynette Taylor, Amanda Rogers ‘10, Jessica Cecil ‘10, Gerrimy Kei ‘10, A Auburn Mynhier ‘10, D Dr. B Bernie Bettinelli i K i er ‘10 b M hi ‘10 i B tti lli The event is the nation’s G largest academic psychological conference sponsored by a state psychological association. KWC lost to eventual winner Bellarmine University.
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L a r g e s t C l a s s i n 4 0 Ye a r s
Congratulations
Kentucky Wesleyan W College sent 179 graduates, graduates the largest class in 40 years, from tradition-rich tra Hocker-Hall Grove with Congressman Brett Guthrie’s challenge to “ nd your Guth place plac and make it better.” “A life of giving and service to others,” others ” remarked President C Cheryl King, “is the essence of a liberal arts, faith-based education. The good deeds of the Class of 2010 in their e years at KWC certainly exemplify these qualities.” y KWC conferred three honorary degrees. U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie, who represents Kentucky’s Second Congressional District, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree before addressing the graduating class. L George Tinsley ’69 and Seretha Tinsley ’71 of Winter G Haven, Florida received honorary Doctor of HumaniH ties tie degrees. George Tinsley is Chief Executive O cer of Pengeo, Inc., Tinsley Group, Inc., and Tinsley Family Concessions, and Seretha Tinsley is Chief Financial O cer Con of the three companies. The graduation ceremony was the 142nd commencement since gra the colleg college’s founding in Millersburg in 1858.
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Enhanced Career Development Services for
Students and Alumni New Center for Alumni, Advancement and Career Development Opens Kentucky Wesleyan is expanding career development services signi Ke cantly can to connect students to alumni and the business community thr through internships, mentoring and networking. New students will beg their KWC experience with career assessments and personal begin dev development plans. Reassessments and support throughout their col college careers will help students prepare to enter the job market wit con dence. with Th The Center for Alumni, Advancement and Career Development mo moved to a newly acquired home at 919 Scherm Road in August. Th Berry Major Conference Room, made possible by the family The of former Alumni Director Berry Major ’60, is available for video con conferencing and student, faculty and sta conferences. Th Center will also be a welcoming space for alumni and friends The of KWC for receptions, meetings and alumni events. We invite alumni and friends of KWC to make gifts to the Center for Alumni, Advancement and Career Development and its progra in recognition of 152 years of excellence in higher education. grams This Th facility will be a signi cant resource for our alumni, students, fac faculty and sta . Dear Fellow Alumni, This spring I had the honor and privilege of being hired as the Director of Career Development at Kentucky Wesleyan. A 1978 graduate, I have come full circle. In my new position, I will assist students and alumni in typical career development areas, such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, business etiquette and dressing for success. I also will provide up-to-date information on careers, occupations, job market trends and graduate and professional schools I invite all alumni to join me in creating “Panthers Helping Panthers.” Alumni will be involved in networking ev events, career panels, mock interviews, job fairs an and speaker series. You can make a signi cant di di erence in the life of a student or fellow al alumnus. Pl Please stop by the new Center for Alumni, A Advancement & Career Development during A Alumni Weekend. Stay in touch on the KWC A Alumni Association Facebook network or L LinkedIn, call me at 270-852-3302 or email m mcambron@kwc.edu. I look forward to hearing fr from you.
S Several l off the h generous ddonors who h hhelped lp d with i h the h ppurchase h andd renovation i off the h Center for Alumni, Advancement and Career Development are pictured with the KWC President Cheryl King during a tour of the new facility. Left to right: Tom Major ’79, Linda Major, Berry Major ’60, Margaret Schertzinger ’59, Cecil Martin, Sylvia Jones; Board Chair Mitch Settle ’83, President Cheryl King ’70, Charles Schertzinger ’62, John Jones ’67, Fred King ’70 and Kirk Purdom.
M Margaret Cole Cambron ’78 D Director of Career Development
Wesleyan Alumni Begin Appointments as District Superintendents Rev. Michael Gibbons ’73 is the new District Superintendent of the Elizabethtown District, and Rev. Todd Love ’76 is the new Columbia District Superintendent. They join fellow alumni Rev. Dale Carden ’77, Owensboro D.S., and Rev. Jay Smith ’85, Madisonville D.S. KW Today )DOO / 16
2009 Faculty
& Staff Awards
Dr. Ken Ayers received the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership and was selected by his peers. Ayers, Professor of Criminal Justice, has taught at KWC since 1978. Dr. Ken Ayers
Mark Hedges ’81, a KWC sta member since 2005, is Director of Institutional Research and E ectiveness/ NCAA Compliance O cer. He graduated from the college in 1981. He was voted Outstanding Sta Member of the Year by his peers. Mark Hedges
Dr. Evelyn Hiatt was voted Faculty Advisor of the Year by the student body. She is Associate Professor of Biology and has taught at KWC since 2002. Dr. Evelyn Hiatt
Dr. Joe Mo ett, Associate Professor of English, was voted Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the student body. He has taught at KWC since 2004. Dr. Kelly Mo ett, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and English, was voted Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the student body. She has taught at KWC since 2004.
Dr. Kelly Mo ett
Dr. Joe Mo ett
Allen Kir tley 2 0 0 9 H a l l o f F a m e I n d u c t e e Allen Kirtley ’60 was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame. He dedicated over 42 years to Junior Achievement, a worldwide organization serving more than eight million young people. He became Owensboro’s first Junior Achievement program director in 1962. A rising star in the organization, he became the Pittsburgh program director and moved on to lead offices in Akron and Atlanta. Kirtley assumed national responsibility as Midwest Regional Vice President and National Vice President-Programs before being named president of Junior Achievement of Milwaukee – the company’s sixth largest operation. In 1988, Junior Achievement of Southern California chose Kirtley as president. During his tenure, he built and financed a $5.7 million headquarters and volunteer training center, and the Los Angeles program realized 65 percent student growth. Kirtley received numerous awards from JA throughout his career, including their highest award, the Charles R. Hook Award in 1987 for his outstanding performance as a chief staff officer. He was inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame in 1998. Kirtley received the KWC Alumni Achievement Award in 2006 and was inducted into the Owensboro High School Hall of Achievement. He remains active in several local organizations, including the Alumni Association and All-American Club. Kirtley also serves on the JA Worldwide Pioneers Board. He and his wife, Penny, have three children and seven grandchildren. KW Today )DOO / 18
2009 Alumni Awards Beryl ’48 and Nancy Coons Franklin ’48 received the Outstanding Alumni Award, which recognizes sustained signi cant support to the college, the church and/or the community. Although they live in Monroe, Louisiana, they travel each year to the Winchester Picnic, as well as attending other important Wesleyan alumni events. They were also active in the Changing Lives Capital Campaign. Beryl taught at w a number of colleges and universities, including Northeast Louisiana University (now University of Louisiana-Monroe) from 1960 – 1988. A retired Emeritus Professor of Biology, he was chosen Outstanding Professor in 1983. Nancy was administrative secretary to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Northeast Louisiana Universityy from 1963-1989. The Franklins once traveled Kentucky as eld representatives for KWC and continue to serve every day in their role as ambassadors for the college, giving freely of their time, service and gifts. Walter Lee ’75 received the Alumni Achievement Award. He accepted an athletic scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College and helped guide the Panthers to two NCAA Division II sports appearances in 1973, in both tennis and basketball. He began his teaching career in 1975 in the Owensboro City Schools and was selected Cli Hagan Boys Club Teacher of the Year in 1992 and OPS Middle School Teacher of the Year in 1993. He also taught at KWC and served as the women’s basketball assistant coach for seven years. After 17 years of teaching and coaching, Lee moved into school administration, serving as principal at Seven Hills and Estes Elementary Schools. Lee was a member of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators Board of Directors and served as president of the largest principals’ association (KAESP) in the state.
Beryl ’48 and Nancy Coons Franklin ’48
Kim Cecil Schuster ’88 was part of a team that discovered a novel disease known as creatine transporter de ciency which is a genetic disorder that results in X-linked mental retardation. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and remained there until 1998, when Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center recruited her as a clinical MR spectroscopist and imaging researcher. She was promoted to associate professor of radiology and pediatrics at the University Walter Lee ’75 of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in 2003. Schuster credits Doctors W. L. Magnuson, Henry Connor and Bob Flachskum and Kentucky Wesleyan for paving the way for the rst steps of her discovery. She received the 2009 Alumni Achievement Award. Patrick Boggs ’97 received the 2009 Outstanding Young Graduate Award that honors a graduate from the last 15 years whose professional or personal achievements and leadership re ect well on the college and inspire the college community. He is the Mason County, Kentucky Sheri and unseated the incumbent sheri of 16 years with over 60% of the vote. When he took o ce in January 2007, he was the youngest sheri in the state of Kentucky. Boggs served as a Mason County deputy sheri for eight years prior to his election. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Knights of Columbus and volunteers at the Tom Browning Boys and Girls Club.
Kim Cecil Schuster ’88
Patrick Boggs ’97 is picture with Luellen Pyles ’44, who encouraged Patrick to attend KWC.
Beth Robinson Ronk ’73 was president of the KWC Alumni Board and served many years as an alumni board member, as well as a Class Ambassador. She was awarded the Alumni Service Award for 2009. Beth is a branch sales leader with The Longaberger Company and church secretary at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, Ind. She is an active member of First Baptist Church where she is involved in Bible study. Beth received her master’s degree from Purdue University and attended paralegal classes at Butler University. Beth said, “KWC still plays a large role in my life! Some of the dearest friends I have are my KD sisters. Coming for board meetings, basketball games or just for fun – it’s always like coming Beth Robinson Ronk ’73 is pictured with her hushome!” band, Dan, and daughter, Abby. KW Today )DOO / 19
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New Alumni Board Members New Alumni Board President A member of the class of 1988, Mark Carroll is the new president of the Kentucky Wesleyan Alumni Association. He and his 11-year old son, Cameron, live in Louisville. Mark is involved in his neighborhood, Norton Commons, where he serves on the Community Council to help promote civic and cultural events in the neighborhood and community.
A nancial planner, Mark is the Managingg Member of Legacy Financial Group, LLC. He is a Certi ed Financial Planner® practitioner and operates his practice nearr the Norton Commons town center within n walking distance of his home. Mark’s interests include art, boating, reading and community involvement. He and his son are members of Southeast Christian Church.
Sherry Miller Feldpausch ’83 earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and has practiced, published and spoken in the area of trusts and estates since being admitted to the Bar in 1986. Sherry is Principal with The Glenview Trust Company in Louisville. While a KWC student, she was active in Kappa Delta and Wesleyan Singers. She participated in internships facilitated through KWC with the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, retired U.S. Senator Wendall Ford’s Owensboro Field O ce and attorney Dick Flaherty. A political science major, she was n the Louisville i ill area for f in uenced by professors Dr. Lee Dew and Richard Ford. Sherry has lived in ren. Eric is a senior over 27 years, and she and her husband, Joseph Feldpausch, have two children. erry says, “I’ve at Kentucky Wesleyan and Elizabeth is a senior at Eastern High School. Sherry witnessed rst-hand the continued strength of the college through my son’s exceptional ni Board.” experience as a current KWC student, and I’m delighted to join the Alumni
Richard Zimmerman ’57 came to KWC on the recommendation of Russell Montfort ’50. He and his wife, Nancy Svara Zimmerman ’58, dated throughout their years at Wesleyan. They married in the summer of 1957 after Richard graduated. Richard was a secondary social studies teacher in Kent, Ohio, for 25 years and then accepted the position of deputy executive director of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, a position he held for 16 years. He completed a B.S.Ed. degree, an M.Ed. degree from Kent State and an M.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame. He did doctoral studies at Carnegie Mellon. Through Fulbright grants, he studied and traveled in both Egypt and India. Richard and Nancy live in Columbus, Ohio and have two children and seven grandchildren. They have traveled extensively in the U.S. and on every continent except Antarctica. Richard described his college experience: “Wesleyan o ered a beacon of light to students like me who had only vague ideas of what they wanted to do with their lives. Caring and ch thoughtful professors o ered guidance and assistance at every turn. Such qualities are still very much at work at Wesleyan today. Visits to campuss and interaction with students, faculty and administrators attest to thosee d some principles. Those early years on the new campus, walking through mud days and dust the next, were exceptional times. Basketball was a drivingg force, but care and concern for the student was of primary importance.”
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Alumni Scrapbook
Alumni events in both Ft. Myers and Tampa were held in February. The Tampa group is pictured. Left to right: Kirk Purdom, Amy Owen O’Brien ’76, Roger O’Brien ’73, Matt Ruark, President Cheryl King ’70, Phil Speller, Tina Wilson Speller ’78, Payton Adams ’53 and Ivan Corbin ’81.
KWC graduates and their families recently gathered for a reunion. Front row left to right: Judy Strosnider ’89, Jen Pack Stallard ’88, Kevin Stallard ’90, Rachel, Lori and Luke Curry. Back row left to right: Tom Carter ’92, Karen LaMure Carter ’91, Greg Kuhn ’90, Susan Bunch, Bill Brown ’93, John Bunch ’89, Stephen Curry ’94, Jennifer Boutell Wilt ’94, Evan Wilt, Steve Wilt ’92 and Dale Carter.
Alumni gathered for the annual Cincinnati picnic on July 24 at the home of and Trish and Jeremy Sleet ’98.
In May, Sigma Nu’s from the 1980s held a reunion party at the home of Toby Martin ’82. Visit KWC Sigma Nu Alumni on Facebook for more information. Front row left to right: Ron Combs ’86, Chuck Bradley ’84, Rick Hamilton ’83, Todd Ellis ’83, Mark Kummerow ’85, Toby Martin ’82, Joey O’Neal ’82, Neal Riley ’81 and Je Felix ’84. Second row left to right: John Kirkpatrick (student), Dave Ashburn ’87, Sam Clark ’80, Je Martin ’86, Jim Martin ’80 and David Lewis ’83. Third row left to right: Chris Hirsbrunner (student), Patrick Conway ’85, Sean Combs ’84, Dan Payne ’83 and Ben Foster ’80. Fourth row left to right: Jim Gri n ’86, Rodney Pickett ’84, Steve Crawford ’87 and Chris Brumley ’85.
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Mildred Poe Kincaid ’46 and her son are pictured with the bookcase she donated to the Library Learning Center in memory of her husband, Bill Kincaid ’47.
Several KWC alumni and friends recently enjoyed dinner together in Madeira Beach, Fla.
Randy Capps ’57 and David Hocker ’59 attended a Sigma Nu reunion in Rogers Hall on May 8. Capps was one of the featured speakers, along with Joe Gilman, Regent of Sigma Nu, and Wyatt Foust, a KWC student. Over 60 attended the banquet, including alumni and students.
Left to right: Joan Guess, Foster Guess ’61, Bob Daniels (former KWC men’s basketball coach), Gayle Daniels, (standing) Linda Hu aker Abbott ’59, Ben Abbott ’59, (seated) Glenda Alexander Guess ’60, Jim Guess ’60, Lyle Dunbar ’61 and Nora Dunbar.
S Several KWC graduates enjoyed a January reunion in Owensboro. Left to right: Misty Baize ’00, Michelle Grossman Blackman ’98, Autumn Greer Wilkins ’01, Sherry Morgan ’99, Andrea Garst Busch ’98 and Michelle King ’98.
The AOPi sorority sisters from the classes of ’69 and ’70 held a reunion in Pass-a-Grille, Florida hosted by Marilyn Watt Allen ’69 March 27 – April 2, 2010. They toured the area, shopped, power walked, enjoyed a boat ride, ate dinner at several restaurants and sunbathed on the beach. According to Betty Roy ’70, “The bonds established at KWC have lasted a lifetime, and we appreciate one another even more now.” Top Photo – Front row left to right: Betty Lyons Roy ’70, Susan Stotle Thatcher ’70, Carol Hendren Matthews ’70. Back row left to right: Susan Chamberlain Cormier ’69, Marilyn Watt Allen ’69, Pam Porter Schill ’69, Bonnie Nass Dunbar ’69, Janet Dombrowksi Ingram ’69. Bottom Photo – Left to right: Bonnie Nass Dunbar ’69, Marilyn Watt Allen ’69, Susan Chamberlain Cormier ’69, Steven Ridley ’71, Betty Lyons Roy ’70, Sally Floyd Ridley ’70 and Janet Dombrowski Ingram ’69.
A group of KWC graduates of the 50s and 60s met for the last several years as the “Second Floor Ministerial Association.” Most of the group were ministers and lived on the second oor of what is now Deacon Hall. On April 28 the group met for the last time and David Hilton ’58 took this picture: Front row left to right: Ellis Johnson ’60, Tom Owen ’60 and John Conn ’58. Standing left to right: Phil Hoy ’58, Mickey Miller ’59, Joe Roop ’56, Charles Sensel ’58 and Rodney Dempsey ’59. KW Today )DOO / 21
CLASS NOTES 1950 Russell Montfort is a retired minister. He served churches in Nashville and Bonn, Germany, as well as a number of churches in North Carolina. He has written two books, “Who’s in Charge Here” and “Buck and the Band of Angels.” He lives in Charlotte, N.C. Leatha Blair Nickell and her husband, Lynn, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 21, 2010. They live in West Liberty, Ky. and are both retired. Leatha Nell taught piano and played the church organ for over 50 years. She was one of the rst two KWC graduates with a degree in music.
1957 Lowell Clark and Marilyn Lacy Clark ’58 of Frankfort, Ky. celebrated 50 years of marriage September 26, 2009.
1958 John Conn was honored as the 2009 Henderson-Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen of the Year. An ordained minister who served more than 50 years, John has worked with substance abuse patients, hospice patients, families in crisis and the court system. He and a friend established St. Anthony’s Hospice in Henderson.
1959 Billy Bruce lives in Bryan, Ohio, and has been retired for 16 years. He worked in school administration in Ohio and was superintendent for six years in Caverna, Ky. schools. Julia Williams Hughes and her husband, Donald Hughes Sr. ’60, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary September 6, 2009. They are both retired employees of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KW Today )DOO / 22
1960
Tom Owen was elected Louisville Metro Council president. He is a full professor of libraries at the University of Louisville, where he also serves as an archivist and historian. Harry Spurrier and his wife, Mary, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 8. They live in Owensboro.
1962 Linda Carver Kingsley received the Golden Apple Award from the Owensboro Education Association as the 2010 High School Teacher of the Year for Owensboro Public Schools. She most recently taught AP literature and composition at Owensboro High School and retired this year after 32 years with the school system. She is married to Doug Kingsley ’61.
1967 Jack Head is assistant director of Purdue University College of Technology at Columbus and Greensburg.
1969 Susan Chamberlain Cormier and her husband, David, have moved to Murrells Inlet, S.C. She is a retired teacher. Betty Brunson Stroud retired after 26 ½ years with the Global Board of Discipleship Upper Room Living Prayer Center, answering prayer calls at night.
1970 Don Abbott received the Allison Social Holiness Award at the Tennessee Annual Conference, recognizing persons whose lives focus on ministries of love and justice. Don was honored in part for his e orts on behalf of the Gallatin Shalom Zone ministry.
John Banias is a retired physical education/health teacher/coach from East Side High School in Newark, N.J.
1973 LaVonne Hunter Tisdal retired after 34 years of teaching art at Southridge High/Middle School. She and her husband, Je , live in Huntingburg, Ind. with their dog, Scru y. LaVonne Hunter Tisdal
1975 Lynn Braun Sollman retired after teaching 33 years at Burns Middle School in Owensboro.
1977 Dorothy Rates Finiello lives in Selma, N.C.
1978
Dorothy Finiello with her granddaughter, Carmen.
Nancy Bradshaw retired after teaching social studies for 22 years at Owensboro High School. She was also coach of the quick recall and mock trial teams and accompanied 16 student trips to Washington, D.C. Her husband, Dan, is chair of the KWC Department of History and Political Science. They have two children, Susan and David, and four grandchildren. Rick Cox was elected Global Board Chairman of the International Association of Emergency Managers. He worked 22 years with the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an area manager for the Division of Emergency Management and has been a volunteer re ghter with the Hawesville Fire Department for 30 years. Ann Leach works with Life Preservers, a global grief support community, and conducts teleclasses, individual and group coaching, training and provides informational products.
George Neel is mayor of Zolfo Springs, Fla. and a board member of the Ridge League of Cities in Fla. He is retired from the Kentucky United Methodist Conference and now serves a congregation in Zolfo Springs.
1981 Brian Blomquist was recently promoted to president of Uni ed Fund Services, Inc. and will oversee the mutual fund management division. He lives in Pickerington, Oh. Ivan Corbin was appointed senior pastor at Grace United Methodist Church of Merritt Island, Fla.
advocacy and whose careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.” Bart is a member of Bell, Orr, Ayers & Moore of Bowling Green and is a KWC trustee.
1988 Michael Sprague is vice-president of the Henderson County Education Association and was a delegate to the National Education Association representative assembly in San Diego. He is the head cross-country and assistant track coach at Henderson County High School.
Russ Lewis, an assistant professor of psychology at Madisonville Community College, was chosen by students as the Outstanding Faculty of the Year 2010. He is also an adjunct instructor in psychology at Western Kentucky University of Owensboro. He received his Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, magna cum laude, from the University of Evansville. Russ has three children, Josh, Kandace and Jared.
Jody Stobbe is regulatory compliance manager at Buckman Laboratories, responsible for maintaining Buckman’s hazardous material transportation compliance for the United States and ensuring environmental compliance for the Memphis plant. She lives in Bartlett, Tenn.
1983
1991
Brian Jones is business insurance account executive with State Auto Insurance Companies. He lives in Owensboro.
Karen Lutz is director of medical research for Amylin Pharmaceuticals in San Diego, Calif. with a focus on drug development and the submission and approval to FDA of diabetic and metabolic indications. She works from her home in Kansas City and travels to San Diego once a month for work.
Judy Moss Powers, R.N., B.S.N., is executive director of Wuestho Hospice & Palliative Care in Brevard County, Fla. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Western Kentucky University. Frank Stein is softball coach at Apollo High School and lives in Owensboro. He retired from a 25-year career in juvenile justice.
1984 Bart Darrell was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. Invitations for this organization are extended only to “experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of
1990
Lawson Glasergreen has a SPIRITO book release.
1992 Jaime Pahner Ford recently opened a business in Owensboro, Citius Sports Performance. Pat Hume was named the 3rd Region Coach of the Year for girls’ high school basketball. He is a counselor and coach at Daviess County High School. He and his wife, Carolyn, have three children, Bailey, Jacquelyn and Will.
His parents are Billy Pat ’60 and Ruthie Hutton Hume ’62. Duane Marrett and his wife, Carrie, welcomed their rst baby, Shane Alexander Marrett, on May 7, 2009. Duane is marketing manager for Thermwood Corporation in Dale, Ind., and they live in Newburgh, Ind. Shane Alexander Marrett Shelley Robbins Harwood and her husband, Donald, welcomed a new baby, Cody McKay, on June 15, 2009. He joins siblings, Joshua and Jessica. They live in Owensboro.
1993 Amy Coleman Noble is currently serving in OIF as the chaplain for the 395th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB). The 395th CSSB is an Army Reserve unit from New Haven, Conn. It provides logistical support within Northern Iraq and has over 1,200 soldiers assigned from active, reserve and National Guard units. Amy Coble Noble Amy still serves as the supervisory chaplain, Federal Correctional Institution in Three Rivers, Tex. Greg Risch was promoted to vice president/chief accounting o cer for Accuride Corporation. He has been with the company for 15 years and is a Greg Risch certi ed public accountant. He lives in Henderson with his children, Lindsey and Jacob.
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1995 Rebecca Rohrer O’Bryan is secretary for the special education department at Owensboro High School. Jay Parrent was named to a four-year term on the Kentucky Board of Education by Governor Steve Beshear. Jay is dean of student a airs at Madisonville Community College. He has a Master’s in Public History from Murray State, a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University of Louisville and is in an educational leadership doctorate program at the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children Parker and Jacob, and live in Princeton, Ky.
1996 Maribeth Vanderford Dedmon and her husband, Seth, welcomed a baby daughter, Adaya Analiese, on January 21. Maribeth is customs compliance manager at Dollar General corporate headquarters and a graduate of Culinary School with an associate degree in Culinary Arts. She and her family live in Nashville.
1997 Sibbie Adkins and her husband, Aaron Adkins ’98, have moved back to Owensboro. Sibbie is director of the new Owensboro Regional Recovery Center. Aaron is university division advisor at the University of Southern Indiana. Kris Kemp was named a partner in accounting rm NCP (Neel Crafton Phillips). He and his wife, Sara, have three children and live in Henderson.
Kris Kemp
Scott Littleton recently signed with the Radio Forecast Network to provide nightly weather forecasts for 31 radio stations nationwide from his home studio. He also works in customer service/sales for Meyer Tool, Inc. in Cincinnati. Kim Carwile Wirthwein was selected the Kentucky Music Educators Association Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2009 – 2010. She has been teaching music at Foust Elementary School in Owensboro since 1997 and has many innovative programs – Foust Singers, Foust Feet, Literacy Through Music and piano enrichment.
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1998 Sara Cox married Thomas Donkin on May 26, 2009. She is a legal assistant for Allen, Kopet & Associates in Lexington. Gina Coffey Dailey received the Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools 2010 Focus Award in the area of literacy.
Mandy Melvin married Chad Mudd on October 17, 2009. They live in Owensboro. Alison Morris-McDonald and her husband, Patrick, announce the arrival of Ross Connor on August 5, 2009. They live in Evansville.
Chris Houk is vice-president for enrollment management and special assistant to the president for strategic alliance at Brescia University. He received his Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. His wife is Jeanette Coomes Houk ’97. Sedric Robinson plays for the Tampa Bay Storm and is one of the AFL’s greatest return men. He ranks rst all-time in the AFL with 10,069 career kicko return yards and 28 kicko returns for a touchdown. In 2001, he earned All-Ironman and All-Rookie honors.
1999 Keeley Roberts Hargis completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in April from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She and her family live in Nashville.
2000 Sherry Morgan is working on her Master’s degree in History at Middle Tennessee State University and lives in Nashville. Sarah Cox Rhea was promoted to director of account management with LJF Associates Advertising/Public Relations. She and her husband Mitch, and son Mason, live in Magnolia, Tex.
2001 Kendra Hawkins married Andrew Bristow on September 12, 2009. She is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. Tina Burger Kippenbrock and her husband, Brad, welcomed a baby girl, Hadlie Sue, on September 1, 2009. She joins siblings, Haley and Hunter. Tina is a business systems analyst with Crane Division, NSWC Crane. They live in Huntingburg, Ind. Heather Milligan Lane and her husband, Levi, have a son, Payton Howard, and live in Grayville, Ill.
Alison Morris-McDonald and husband, Patrick, with Ross Connor
Kelly Nelson Rowe and her husband, Evan Rowe, welcomed Jackson Parker Keith Rowe on October 2, 2009. Jack joins big sisters, Kacy and Abigail. They live in Lexington. Susan Wilkins married Derek Price on October 3, 2009. Susan is a children’s librarian for the Lexington Public Library, and they live in Lexington.
2002 Megan Fentress Newton and her husband, Sean, welcomed the birth of their rst child, William Grayson Newton, on August 7, 2009. They live in Shepherdsville, Ky. Travis Powell married Holly Brown on May 16, 2009, and they live in Lexington. Travis is the executive director for the O ce of Legal Services for Finance and Technology in the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Finance and Administration Cabinet. Allison Estes Ross completed her Master’s of Business Administration from Western Kentucky University.
2003
James Fleming graduated from the University of Kentucky Medical School and is a neurology resident at Vanderbilt University. Ivory Carter Howell was promoted to clinical director at New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services. She also opened a private practice, Ivory Howell, OPCC Counseling Services.
Megan Evans Schulte and her husband, David, announce the arrival of Benjamin David Schulte on January 27. He joins big sister, Taylor. They live in Louisville.
Travis Morrison is the Daviess County community resource coordinator. He is married to Amy Fiorella Morrison ’09. Lauren Werner married Steven Lee ’08 on April 24. Lauren received her Master’s of Business Adminisration degree from Murray State University. She is KWC director of admissions. Steven is a foreman for Bill’s Roo ng.
Taylor and Ben Schulte, children of Megan Evans-Schulte
Laurisha Tolliver has launched LaJaonas Photography in Owensboro.
2004 Liz Holian Heller and her husband, Will, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Henry Atticus Ellis Heller, on March 27. They live in Bowling Green.
Liz Holian Heller and her husband, Will, with son, Henry.
Zach Hibbs married Jennifer Flener on June 27, 2009. He is the head football coach for Hopkins County Central High School. They live in Madisonville.
Corey NaLampoon married Cristy Mosgovoy on March 28, 2009. He is a federal government sales specialist for KI, an industry-leading contract furniture manufacturer. They live in Smyrna, Ga. Corey NaLampoon
Lydia Purvis Winters and her husband, Kurtis, welcomed a baby boy, Elijah James Winters, on July 5, 2009. They live in Ft. De ance, Ariz.
2005
Lauren Werner Lee and Steven Lee
2006 Mackenzi Payne Gorman is the deputy prosecuting attorney in Perry County, Ind. She graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in May 2009. She is married to Roy Gorman ’05. Jennifer Hendricks graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in September 2009 with a Juris Doctorate and passed the February 2010 Kentucky Bar Exam. Brad McCrady married Ariel Stratton on January 22. Kristen Whitney is a public defender with the Department of Public Advocacy in Owensboro.
2007 Jill Deibler married Alex Cameron
Camp Ramadi in the Al-Anbar Province. James is a graduate of the Armor O cer Basic course, Airborne School, Ranger School and the Scout Leaders course. He has served as a platoon leader, executive o cer and is currently a Civil A airs o cer. James is stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. and is married to Jennifer Moore Noggle ‘07. They Cpt. James Noggle have two sons, threeyear-old Bryce Michael and one-year-old Gavin James. Tara Scott–Wilkins announces the arrival of a son, Rylan James Wilkins, on September 10, 2009. Tara is a substitute teacher for Evansville Christian School. Kelly Welsh graduated from the University of Louisville with a Master’s of Science in microbiology and is a forensic specialist – biology for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) in their NE Regional Lab in Cleveland, Ga.
2008
Josh Abell is a teacher and football coach at DuPont Manual High School in Louisville. Lauren Bishop married Stephen Wood on June 10, 2009. She is a universal banker for US Bank, and Stephen is a high school chemistry teacher, assistant football coach and head track coach. They live in Madisonville. Kyle Conway is in medical school at the University of Louisville. His wife, Hillary Crisp Conway ’09 is
Switzer ’09 on October 10, 2009. Jill is the KWC sta accountant. Cameron is a tness instructor at the Owensboro YMCA. Teresa Hodges married James D. Perkins on July 11, 2009. She is a science and engineering teacher at Hancock County Middle School, and they live in Lewisport, Ky.
Melissa Aguilar married Mario Aguilar Domingo in 2006, obtained her B.S.N. from Bellarmine University and is currently working at the St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital E.R. as an R.N. They live in Louisville.
Angela Miller was promoted to assistant vice president of BB&T in Louisville. She is a senior branch operations training instructor with BB&T University.
Adam Hancock was promoted to supervisor in the audit and assurance division at Riney, Hancock & Co., PSC.
Cpt. James Noggle is an active duty Army o cer currently serving in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division at
Jill Deibler Switzer and Alex Cameron Switzer
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a lab tech at the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center through the University of Louisville.
Joseph Speer is a teacher at East View Elementary School and is married to Bethany Myers ’08.
Amy French is director of annual giving at Brescia University.
Meredith Walling welcomed Peyton Carter Leevi Walling into the world on December 26, 2009.
Corey Gant is the tness director at the Owensboro Family YMCA. Kyle Snyder is head of the recording studio and live sound engineer at Sunlite Music. He is also the lead guitarist for Blackford Creek.
2009
Jarrod Anderson is a pretrial o cer with the Kentucky Administrative O ce of the Court and lives in Owensboro. Abbie Arthur is a teacher at the Owensboro 5-6 Center. Kelly Autry is a teacher at Union County High School. Allison Breit is studying at the University of Evansville Physical Therapy School. Amanda Critchelow married David Howard ’10 on July 11, 2009. She is a pretrial o cer with the Kentucky Administrative O ce of the Court. Clay Durham is a teacher in the Ohio County School System. Andy Endris is with New Washington State Bank and is working on his M.B.A. at Bellarmine University. Erin Erwin is an admissions counselor for Brescia University. Rachel Hamilton married Joshua Thomas Gaddis on May 30, 2009. Brenda Harting is a teacher at McLean County High School. Alicia Kittinger married Anthony Mart ’10 on May 15. Heather Madewell is in the physician assistant program at Southern Illinois University. Laura Murphy is a teacher at Daviess County Middle School. Meaghann Peveler married Matt Grey ’08 on September 12, 2009, in Tapscott Chapel. Todd Rice is nancial assistant for the consumer-directed option program in the Finance and Administration Department at Green River Area Development District. Jessica Rust married Andy Basham ’10 on July 11, 2009. KW Today )DOO / 26
2010 Lindsay Gleason is a lab quality control analyst at Kentucky Bioprocessing in Owensboro. Andrea Stone will teach social studies at Union County High School this fall.
In Memoriam 1928 Mary Gray Lagrew on August 4, 2009, at the age of 101. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include son David Lagrew, Lexington; and ve grandchildren. Marjorie Richmond on August 25, 2009, in Owensboro. She was recognized at the 2008 KWC Commencement as the oldest known living KWC alumna. She received a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Columbia University and was a member of Mount Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She taught for several years, and after retirement served as a reader for the visually impaired.
1930
Anna Margaret Hart Crawford on June 29, 2009, at the age of 100 in Erlanger. She was a teacher for 38 years with Covington Independent Schools and a member of First Christian Church in Covington. Aitkin Ward Darnell on June 12, in Owingsville at the age of 100. He served in World War II and retired from the Owingsville Banking Company after 41 years. He was county treasurer for 34 years, cared for the Owingsville Cemetery for 27 years and was a member of Owingsville United Methodist Church. Survivors include a niece and nephew.
1931
Eva Belle Gordon Sudduth on January 9, in Louisville at the age of 99. She taught in Taylor and Je erson counties and was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. Survivors include daughter, Mary Ann Miller; son Joseph Sudduth Jr. of Louisville; and four grandsons.
1935 Asa Shelton on September 12, 2009, in Greensburg, Ky. He received a Master of Arts from the University of Kentucky and taught for many years at Lindsey Wilson College, also serving as registrar and dean of the faculty. From 1952 – 1975 he worked for the Revere Copper and Brass Co., retiring as the company’s district o ce supervisor. He also served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of Columbia United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Shelton, Columbia; a son Dan Shelton, Huntsville, Tex., one grandson and three step-daughters.
1942 John Brinson on August 30, 2009, in Louisville. He graduated from Duke University Divinity School and became an ordained elder in 1946 as a member of the Louisville Conference of the Methodist Church. He served churches in Shepherdsville, Dawson Springs, Louisville, Bowling Green, Cadiz and Princeton. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Eleanor Sleamaker Brinson; and two daughters, Pat Brinson Fielden and Debbie Brinson. Robert Blake Landrum on June 18, 2009, in Fort Myers. He served in World War II and the Korean War, graduated from Jacksonville Barber School and moved to Ft. Myers where he owned and operated Blake’s Barber Shop. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Frances Flora Landrum; son Steve Landrum; daughters Susan Leonard and Nancy Linville; and six grandchildren.
1946 Marguerite Webb Harmon on October 11, 2009, in Hueysville, Ky.
1947 Edith Toliver Brown on January 4, in Ashville, Ohio. She served on various community boards and committees and taught in the Mapleton Elementary School in Mt. Sterling, served as chief of the records section of the O ce of the Coordinator of Inter-American A airs in Washington, D.C. and president of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Elick, Ashville; and two grandsons. Carolyn Hays Hulse on January 31, 2009, in Louisville. She was a volunteer for over 20 years at the Methodista liated Wesley Wearhouse. Survivors
include her husband of 63 years, F. Bennett Hulse Jr. ’44; children, Deana McDonald, David Hulse, Eugene, Ore. and Debra Quaranta, Wilmington, N.C.; three grandchildren; and her sister, Ann Hays Collins ’50, Winchester.
1948 John Hocker on March 3, in Chesterton. He served in the Army/ Air Force during World War II and worked as an accountant for Texas Instruments. He was a member of Chesterton First United Methodist Church and a life member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mary; daughter Anne Marie Hiestand; and ve grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leonard Hocker ’37.
1950 Betty Jean McWhorter Gissoni on March 10, in Louisville. In 2004, she was in the inaugural class inducted into the KWC Alumni Hall of Fame. She retired as director for the Center of Independent Living for the Department of the Blind. She did graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania in connection with her studies at Overbrook School for the Blind. In 1960, Kentucky instituted a state home teaching service based on Betty’s model. Among her many awards, she received the Community Service Award from the National Federation of the Blind. Survivors include her husband, Fred Gissoni; and her sister Geraldine McWhorter Conder ’54, Richmond, Ky.
1951
W. D. Bruce Jr. on May 24, in Louisville. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe from 1945 – 1947. He taught at Valley High School and led the boys track team to the 1956 State Championship. After serving as a teacher, counselor and assistant principal, he was named principal at Thomas Je erson High School for 12 years. He served in several executive administrative positions and retired in 1992 after serving Je erson County Public Schools for 43 years. He was an active member on many educational boards, as well as Junior Achievement
and Boy Scouts and active with Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church. Survivors include son Karlos Daniel Bruce; daughter Karen Bruce Turner; four grandchildren; and sister Alma Schooler. Ralph Heise on August 25, 2009. He retired from Howmet after 27 years and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marion Jean Heise; sons Bruce and Dean; daughter Carol Semia; and six grandchildren. Fritz Rogers on October 5, 2009, in Minneapolis. He served during World War II. He studied civil engineering at the University of Kentucky and retired from the Kentucky Department of Highways in 1990. Survivors include his daughters, Brenda Ho man, Minn. and Linda Bridgewater, Winchester, Ky; and seven grandchildren.
1952 Douglas Sasser on November 10, 2009, in Lynchburg, Va. Dr. Sasser served Kentucky Wesleyan for 11 years as English professor, director of student activities, assistant to the president, dean of students and vice president for development. He was named Outstanding Alumnus in 1975, awarded a Doctor of Humanities degree and was part of the inaugural class of the KWC Alumni Hall of Fame in 2004. He went on to serve as president of Young Harris College, Pfei er University and Scarritt College. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean Con ict. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Sasser; son Douglas Reid Sasser Jr., Clover; daughters Julia Sasser Reid ’77, Statesboro, Ga.; Jennifer Sasser Hairston, N.C.; and Teresa Brinkley, Lynchburg; four grandchildren; and his sister Eugenia Sasser Cobb, Ga. Memorial gifts can be made to the Douglas Reid Sasser Endowed Scholarship Fund at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
1953 Janice Farmer Weaver on December 9, 2009, in Murray. She began her teaching career at Owensboro High School and began her university career at Indiana University, then went to Glassboro State College (now Rowan State) as
Dean of the College of Professional Studies. In 1985, Dr. Weaver moved to Murray State as professor and Dean of Education until she retired in 1997. In 1989, she was named “Educator of the Year” in Kentucky and received the Distinguished Teacher and Distinguished Alumni awards from IU. She also served as president of many professional organizations. She and her husband established three scholarships at Murray State. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Richard Weaver.
1954 Charles E. Parks Sr. on April 6, in Owensboro. A retired educator and ordained Baptist minister, he served in the South Paci c during World War II and was present for the signing of the Japanese surrender. He graduated from Indiana University with a Master’s of Science degree and received Rank 1 and Principal’s Certi cations. He served 25 years as principal at Eastern Junior High School, Estes Junior High, Estes Middle School and Owensboro Middle School. He served as interim pastor of more than 45 churches in Kentucky and Indiana and served on many state and national educational associations and committees. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Co ey Parks; sons Charles Parks Jr., Virginia Beach; David Parks, Bowling Green; three grandchildren; and sister Edna Mae Price, Lexington. Charles B. Robertson on May 15, in Evansville. He received his Master’s of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. He retired from South Indiana Conference, United Methodist Church in 1995 and then served 11 years as associate pastor of Central United Methodist Church. In 2007, he was honored as a pastor emeritus for his 50 years of ministry. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jerrine Robertson, Evansville; two daughters Julie Ann Newman, Vincennes, and Lisa Dixon, Mount Vernon; son Charles “Bill” Robertson, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; sister Elizabeth Taylor, Brentwood, Tenn.; and six grandchildren.
1955 Donald Goodaker Sr. on January 23, in Evansville. He began his career with the Evansville Courier & Press in 1955 and won many awards through the years, including being named Indiana News Photographer of the Year three times. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Gish Goodaker ’55; KW Today )DOO / 27
children Tod, Niagara, Ky.; Donald Jr., Largo, Fla., Cindy, Royal Oak, Mich.; and Donna, Nashville; and ve grandchildren.
for many years. Survivors include son Bradley Hayman, Rochester, N.Y.; and daughter Kimberly Easling, Beaver Dams, N.Y.
1957 Robert Glover Jr. on February 22.
1963 David Preston Lawrence on
He had a career in tax management, retiring from Monsanto. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Jeanette; children Steve Glover; Robert Glover III; Mike Glover; Pat Glover; John Glover; Kathy Cooper; Susan Schmidt; and Angela Hubbard; and 17 grandchildren.
May 12, in Evansville. He worked for National Cash Register as a computer eld engineer for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; son Greg Lawrence; daughter Amy Crouch; sisters Rosalie, Pat and Marilyn; brothers Fred and James; and seven grandchildren.
1958 Hugo Steinkamp Jr. on September 12, 2009. He was the third generation to operate Steinkamp Warehouses in Huntingburg, Ind. where he was also a member of Huntingburg United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patty; son Scott Steinkamp, Huntingburg; daughter Terri Schultheis, Evansville; and ve grandchildren.
1959
William Foor on October 19, 2009, in Owensboro. He lived in Hopkinsville, Ky. for more than 50 years where he was active with the Christian County High School band and softball team. He worked in real estate and was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Wathen Medley Foor; daughter Deborah Foor Baker of N.C.; one grandson; and brother Junius Foor of Fla.
1960
Minnie Henderson on February 12, in Lewisport. She was a lifetime member of Lewisport Baptist Church and organist for 50 years. She taught in the Hancock County area for 41 years.
1962 Joseph Petz on December 5, 2009, in Philadelphia. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University and was retired as director from the Institutional Investment Group for PNC. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kay Becks Petz; son John Marshall Petz; daughter Emily Shea Essaye; sister Arlene Verzaal; and two granddaughters. Ross Hayman on November 13, 2009, in Centerville. He worked for the state of New York as a social worker KW Today )DOO / 28
(John), Owensboro; Lisa Mascenik, Evansville, Ind.; and Sandy Atkinson, Nashville; and seven grandchildren.
1970 Mike Daniel on April 20, 2009, in Owensboro. He was employed for many years in the coal mining industry and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Sheila Daniel; daughters Neisha Blue and Alese Ferrell, both of Owensboro; two grandsons; and brother Cary Daniel of Del.
1974 1965 Rhonda Parker Bell on June 5, Bill Allison on July 17, 2009, in N.C. in Florida. A resident of Sebree, she
in a plane crash. He ran the AndrewsMurphy Airport and lived in Helen, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, and their children.
1966 Douglas Cubbon on May 16, in Millis, Mass. He taught auto mechanics at the Attleboro and Wake eld High Schools prior to being co-owner of Westwood Auto. A member of the Garage Antique & Classic Car Club, he enjoyed collecting 1920 – 1970 vintage Lincolns and Fords. Survivors include many cousins and friends.
1967 Jacqueline Ann Duke Carby on June 3, in Louisville. She was a retired teacher from Je erson County Public Schools. Survivors include children Stephanie Phelps and Greg Carby, and one grandson.
1969 Stanley Harris on January 5, in Evansville. He retired from Castle High School after 26 years. Survivors include sons Kent Harris, Union, Ky. and Brian Harris, Newburgh, Ind.; two grandchildren; and sister Martha Braun, Grandview, Ind. Arcy Wayne Lyle on June 14, in Owensboro. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired as a criminal investigator. He served as pastor of 21 churches in the Louisville Conference of the United Methodist Church. After retirement, he served as chaplain for the Criminal Investigation Division Agents Association. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lenette Amburgey Lyle; son Joe, Morris Plains, N.J.; daughters Chris Hart, Owensboro, Vicki Combs ’76
was a member of Sebree First Baptist Church, Chamber of Commerce, former Sebree Citizen of the Year and co-owner of Bells’s Drug Store. She was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Survivors include her husband, Jim Bell, Sebree; two daughters, Emily Daulton, Sebree and Sarah Bell Fuqua ’06, Winston-Salem, N.C.; son Tom Bell, Redlands, Calif; two grandchildren; and brothers Stevie Parker, Hanson and Bobby Parker, Sebree. Alan Veter on July 1, in Owensboro. He was employed by Kentucky Wesleyan and a member of Good Shepherd Church and the President’s Council of the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry. He was an army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Margie; and several nieces and nephews.
1975 Gregory Waninger on January 30, in Louisville. He was sales manager for Kenway Distributors for 38 years and a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Kennetha Waninger; sons Nicholas and Nathan; daughter Natalie Clatterbuck; mother Nola Waninger; and ve grandchildren, all of Owensboro; sister Pam Ruschell of Lexington; and brother Steve Waninger, Owensboro.
1978 Michael Spencer on April 5, in Oneida. He graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and served as youth minister and pastor in several Kentucky Baptist churches before becoming campus minister at Oneida Baptist Institute, where he ministered for 17 years. His book,
“Mere Churchianity: Finding Your Way Back to Jesus-Shaped Spirituality,” will be published in September. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Denise Day Spencer; children Noel Spencer Cordle, Oneida; and Clay Spencer, Lexington; and brother B. E. Spencer, Louisville.
from Western Kentucky University and taught at Valley Institute of Psychiatry and Owensboro Community College. A member of Third Baptist Church, she also served on several boards. Survivors include daughter Gail Blakeman, Winchester; and four grandchildren.
1979
1991
Elizabeth “Betty Lee” Wallin Davis on February 19, in Owensboro. She was a corporate o cer of Big River Rubber & Gasket Co. and was an active volunteer in the Owensboro community. Survivors include her husband, Merton Davis II; daughters Elizabeth Holly Williams, Dallas, and Renee Robertson of Villa Hill; sons Marvin Nunley and Benjamin Nunley of Owensboro; and 10 grandchildren.
1983
Stacy Jo Lee on July 29, 2009, in Owensboro. She was an R.N. and caregiver for many years and held degrees from the University of Kentucky and Owensboro Community & Technical College. Survivors include daughter Ti any Duke; one granddaughter; and siblings George Lee Jr., Yvonne Rudy and Donald Lee, all of Owensboro.
1986 Ruth Drake Westerfield on March 22, in Winchester. She was a resident of Owensboro from 1919 to 1995 and was a bookkeeper for Owensboro Planning Mill for 43 years. She earned her Master’s degree
Katharine Ann (Polston) Campbell on March 23, in Poplarville, Miss. She was a special education teacher. Survivors include daughters Lauren Elizabeth Polston of Madison, Miss. and Katharine Suzanne Polston of Poplarville; mother Susan Fortson York and stepfather Jim Lonowski, Owensboro; sister Caroline Campbell; brother Theo York, Owensboro; and grandparents Ann Baine Fortson, Owensboro; and Charles and Frances Campbell, Madison.
1998
Christina Louise Jennings
on June 9, in Greenville, Ky. She worked for the Kentucky Department Health and Family Services as a family support specialist. Survivors include her best friend, Eric Conrad, Madisonville; daughter Amber Jennings, Graham; father George Townsell, Nortonville; mother Barbara Greene Corbitt, Graham; sister Amanda Townsell, Louisville; and stepbrother James Brinkley, Evansville.
Trustees
Betty Jane Delker on December 27,
2009, in Owensboro. She was a KWC trustee from 1993 to 1995 and a KWC trustee emeriti. She was also a member of First Presbyterian Church and served on the YMCA board during the construction of its current facility. Survivors include sons Jed Delker, Winter Park, Fla., Bill Delker, Lexington and Tom Delker, Smyrna, Tenn.; sister Patty Wahl, Owensboro; and ve grandchildren. Lucy Glenn Taylor on January 4,
in Owensboro. She was a KWC trustee from 1985 to 1993 and trustee emeriti. A graduate of Stephens College, she was a lifelong member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church. She succeeded her late husband as president of Glenn Funeral Home and secretary of Owensboro Memorial Gardens until her retirement. She was a third generation funeral director. She received the Elizabeth Munday Award for outstanding service to seniors and was named Owensboro First Lady of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi. Survivors include her sons Glenn Taylor and David Taylor of Owensboro; foster son Richard Stringer of Tokyo; and four grandchildren, including Christy Taylor Chaney ’01.
Class of 1960 Reunion Thirty-one members of the Class of 1960 gathered on campus in May to celebrate their 50-year reunion. They enjoyed a Reunion Dinner and reminiscing on Friday evening. On Saturday morning they received their 50-year medallions during the 142nd Commencement and joined the Golden Jubilee Club. Front row left to right: Joan Gray Capps, Alice Cameron Baker, Glenda Alexander Guess, Nancy Mays Price, Joy Dike Burton, Vivian Riley Rice, Bob Rice, Bob Hancock, Bill Hume, Berry Major, Sarah Douglas Williams and Harry Spurrier. Back row left to right: Harold Burton, Jim Guess, Ed Crady, Patsy Helm Crady, Lida Dodson Conkle, Tom Dicken, Jane Ellen Simpson Epperson, John Freer, Frank Greathouse, Ellis Johnson, Allen Kirtley, Jim Prater, Doug Greenwell, Don Hughes, Jody Richards, Allen Wilson and David Chandler. KW Today )DOO / 29