King's Herald Fall 2014

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KING’S Herald Fall 2014

A L U M N I M A G A Z I N E | V O L U M E 11 | N U M B E R 1

GIVING BACK

alumni community president’s address

Seasons of Change We are excited to be here for all of these transformations surrounding us – the changing of the seasons, the shaping of the student mind, the ever increasing presence of God in our lives. This past fall was the first time Lila and I have been here to witness the full fall season in quite a few years. We were able to see the special beauty of campus as the leaves changed from an energetic green to the vibrant gold, red, and orange. Transformation is all around us. It is present in campus activities as well as in nature.

All of these warm colors suggest to me a match being struck and the fire being lit in the students’ minds. A mind being gradually filled with new information keeps it burning during the years. The sparks of new knowledge illumine the mind in special ways, ways we would have never dreamed otherwise. This intellectual fire shapes our perception of the world around us. The excitement of learning transforms us. This is King, a wonderful place of the mind, of the spirit, and of faith.

The curiosity that abounds in this environment has a lot to do with who we continue to become. There is a sense of wonder that keeps us going. That’s why we’re here at King University. Because of who we are and the way we are.

This is an unforgettable place. Our hearts sing to the glory of God in many areas of our life together here. I am convinced of this transformation that I see on a daily basis.

This desire for transformation is taking us on an exciting path for King. We will soon begin our search for new leadership. My greatest desire is that the new president will touch your life as you have touched mine and Lila’s.

A search committee is being formed to represent the King community as a whole. It will consist of four Board of Trustee members, three faculty, three staff, one alumni, and one student. Warren Payne, board chair, Scott Maclellan, board vice chair, and I will also be on the search committee as ad hoc members.

Once the search committee chooses the search consultant firm, the process of choosing candidates will begin. Then the committee will narrow the choices to three. Due to the importance of the process, we are more concerned with choosing the right person than adhering to a predetermined timeline or schedule. As we progress down this path, the committee will share updates as possible. While we are very excited to get under way, this process will be expected to follow the traditions and procedures that have proven to be helpful through the years.

You continue to enrich our lives and we thank you. I wish you the best as we begin a new year and a new chapter together.

With appreciation and best wishes,

Dr. Richard A. Ray Interim President

Table of Contents Fall 2014 | Volume 11 | Number 1 The King’s Herald is published by the King University Offices of Development & Marketing

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FEATURES

Letters & comments can be sent to: Michael Webb, mcwebb@king.edu

4 Giving Back to King DR. RICHARD RAY Interim President JOHN W. KING — jwking@king.edu Vice President of Development and Enrollment Management

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DENISE ASBURY — dasbury@king.edu Director of Development MICHAEL WEBB Director of Alumni Relations ANDREA C. HURST Director of Career Success Center

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LAURA BOGGAN, Associate Director of Communications DENISE ASBURY SARAH CLEVINGER, Director of Marketing and Communications design

ANDY OLSON, Director of Online Media and Marketing LAURA BOGGAN TRUNG PHAN (’15) EARL CARTER DIGITAL IMAGING AND DESIGN

Internships provide King students

with experiential learning opportunities.

The Fall 2014 semester brought with

it King’s first ever doctoral program.

The alumni awards were among

the many highlights of the 88th

Dogwood Weekend celebration.

D EPARTMENTS

contributing writers

our vision

6 Value of Internship Experiences Grow in Importance for Today’s Students

photographers

To grow continually as a Christian comprehensive university, with pre-professional and professional schools, that builds lives for achievement & cultural transformation in Christ.

support for the King community.

24 2014 Dogwood Weekend

COURTNEY PLAISTED, Graphic Designer

our mission

contributing editors

To build meaningful lives of achievement & cultural transformation in Christ.

Alumni Advisory Council provides

11 Doctor of Nursing Practice First Terminal Degree Offered by King

The King’s Herald Staff

LAURA BOGGAN TRAVIS CHELL, Sports Information Director CORTNEE YOUNG (’15)

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Where Are They Now? Campus News Performing & Visual Arts Buechner Institute Athletic News Alumni Community Faculty & Staff Notes Class Notes In Memoriam

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GIVING BACK TO KING Alumni Advisory Council Provides Support

Love for King and the University’s traditions of a top-notch

us actively stay connected with alumni,” commented Webb.

Christian liberal arts education are among the many reasons

“This council provides an additional resource for alumni to

15 alumni have come together to form the King University

have a fellow alumna or alumnus with which to share ideas or

Alumni Advisory Council.

concerns.” The council members, who rotate every two years,

Michael Webb, the new director of alumni relations for King,

will serve as ambassadors for the University and its alumni.

said, “The alumni advisory council will provide another avenue

Currently, the alumni advisory council members include Bill

to represent the needs and concerns of the alumni community.

English (’58), Jim Casada (’64), Jim Jordan (’71), John Levicki

This diverse group is representative of the larger alumni body.

(’75), Leisa Jo Jenkins (’80), Sharon Nash (’83), Lori Byington

The council essentially includes two representatives from

(’85), Kimberly Hutchison Lohmeyer (’93), Jason Mumpower

each decade beginning with the 1950’s, a balance of male

(’95), LeeAnna Hungerford (’04), Calvin McRae (’07), Steven

and female representation, a diversity of professions and

Mueller (’11) (’12), and Maggie Lawson Mueller (’13). GPS

locations, and includes representation from the Graduate

alumni representatives are Mary Lee Williams (’90) (’03) and

and Professional Studies (GPS) alumni. The group also has

Christie Connatser (’11).

an alumnus who is a current faculty member at King.”

The council is a group of ambassadors who will provide

“Being engaged and involved, that, for me, is what the alumni advisory council is all about,” said Denise Asbury, director of

feedback to the University as well as serving as a conduit

Development at King. “The council is also a sounding board

for alumni. The members serving on the council will

to which alumni can reach out – share ideas, concerns, and

support the University in a variety of ways, including making

make recommendations.”

recommendations, actively engaging through participation

Council member Kimberly Hutchison Lohmeyer received her

in committees, particularly in areas such as Enrollment

BS in Biology from King in 1993. Currently, she works as a

Management, fundraising, facilities, and career support.

research entomologist for Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock

“We wanted to provide an engaged group who can help

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Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas. She commented

alumni feature community story

on the importance of serving on the

“King has given me so much,” said

council and volunteering for King, saying,

Calvin McRae (’07), associate

“King is such an exceptional place and

consultant for Brass Tactics Consulting

holds a special place in my heart. My

in Washington, D.C. “[King] prepared me

experiences at King impacted my life in

for a career, a life of dignity, and taught

a huge way. At King, I received a sound

me the importance of family. I want to

science education that prepared me for

support the King family and bring others

graduate school; I received a true liberal

into our community.”

arts education that I use every day. I also

Lori Byington Class of ’85

Jim Casada Class of ’64

Christie Connatser Class of ’11

Bill English Class of ’58

LeeAnna Hungerford Class of ’04

Leisa Jenkins Class of ’80

Jim Jordan Class of ’71

Maggie Lawson Mueller Class of ’13

John Levicki Class of ’75

Kim Lohmeyer Class of ’93

Calvin McRae Class of ’07

Jason Mumpower

Sharon Nash Class of ’83

Mary Lee Williams Class of ’90 & ’03

Perhaps council member Jim Jordan

met my future husband, Rob (’93), and

summed it up best when asked the

I made lifelong friendships. In a world

question, why is serving on the alumni

full of large, impersonal universities,

advisory council or volunteering at King

King is a rare place that offers a unique,

important to you? He responded by

life-changing education. I am looking

saying, “To see that the focus and the

forward to serving on the alumni advisory

foundation of King University remain on

council. I hope to give back in some

the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

small way to the institution that gave me so much.”

Jason Mumpower, class of 1995, is

At its core, for 147 years, what has made this University an exceptional institution of higher learning isn’t the

the chief of staff for the Office of the

number of degrees offered, nor is it the

Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.

buildings or the number of campuses

He added, “It is my hope that King

and instructional sites. King University,

alumni can continue to hold dear to

founded as King College in 1867, is the

their memories and experiences gained

faculty, the staff, the students, and the

at the (College) University through active

alumni, who strive daily to adhere to the

alumni participation. It is our duty as

traditions and mission this great School

alumni to re-gift the treasures we gleaned

was founded on - to build meaningful

to future King students. We do this

lives of achievement and cultural

by supporting King from wherever we

transformation in Christ.

are through word of mouth, financial contributions, and networking.”

To date, the council has met twice, with the most recent meeting taking

For more info, visit our alumni

place on Oct. 25, 2014. During the

council webpage:

meeting, council members received

alumni.king.edu

a personal update from the board of trustees and selected Heather Barkley Whitney (’03) to serve as the alumni representative for the presidential selection committee following receipt of nomination submissions from their peers. They also discussed future alumni events and the formation of an executive committee.

Steven Mueller Class of ’11 & ’12

Class of ’95

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Value of Internship Experiences Grow in Importance for Today’s Students Internships provide King students with experiential learning opportunities In today’s workplace, many employers have expectations of the inclusion of

internships, both in the U.S. and Africa.

to learn how education, knowledge,

Mary Catherine Correia will graduate

experience, and availability affect the

one or more internship experiences when

in May 2015 with her degree in

health of women in Kumasi. In the

considering someone for employment,

Physical Education and minor in Sports

maternity ward, I gained practical

Management. This summer she traveled

experience as well as learned traditional

to Winter Park, Fla., to intern for

techniques used in labor and delivery

Spectrum Sports Performance. While

without the use of Western medical

there, she shadowed certified strength

practices. Experiencing this first hand

and conditioning coaches, assisted

has encouraged me in my endeavors of

coaches, athletes, and fitness clients,

pursuing global health and medicine to

and learned the company’s methodologies

promote greater women’s health in the

while applying physiology to coaching.

developing world.”

Sara Fox’s internship took her a bit

Senior Accounting major Nicholas

farther from home. The King senior,

Piumelli traveled to New York, N.Y., to

who is majoring in Cell & Molecular

intern as an assistant project accountant

Biology with a minor in Intercultural

with Hailey Development Group, LLC.

Studies, traveled to Kumasi, Ghana to

While there, Piumelli was responsible

intern through Plan My Gap Year in

for preparing monthly requisitions for

particularly when the applicant is a

the maternity ward of the Manhyia

subcontractors, preparing lien waivers

recent college graduate.

District Hospital.

for check releases, and coordinating with

“Internships are one of the most

“I learned about the differences in

valuable elements of the student

medical care in the developing world,”

resume,” said Andrea C. Hurst, director

commented Fox. “Specifically I was able

of the Career Success Center. “Through the internship program, a student applies the material learned in the classroom to gain extremely valuable work experience.

An internship gives the student an opportunity to test-drive his or her area of interest. Such experiential learning will not only sharpen but also develop a student’s skill-set. Internships allow the student to begin networking, obtain references, and build relationships in his or her industry of interest.”

This type of experiential learning is something of which many King students are taking advantage. This summer, numerous King students participated in 6 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE

the subcontractors, owners, and project accountants on requisitions.

Piumelli said, “Interning with a

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2014 with his degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Security and Intelligence Studies. This summer he interned with Louisiana State University’s Health Science Center in Shreveport, La., as a member of their SUPER program – Summer Undergraduate Pharmacology Experience in Research. The opportunity came through Nichols meeting one of LSU’s toxicologists at the Society of Toxicology meeting in March 2014.

“My research project focused on the potential decrease in the cell’s ability to produce the energy molecule known as ATP after DGA exposure. To do this, I isolated mitochondria, the part of the cell that produces ATP, and measured FRONT ROW (left to right): Nicholas Piumelli, Sara Fox, and Royce Nichols BACK ROW (left to right): Sarah Hennies, Lindsay Kihnel, and Mary Catherine Correia

company in Manhattan was such an incredible experience; it is the center

and Spanish at King.

“Every day I would go through articles

of the world when it comes to money

sent to me by the Council and decipher

and business.”

what I would then summarize. I worked

Sarah Hennies, a King senior majoring

with the Transatlantic Security Section of

in Psychology and minoring in English and Photography, interned with the Behavioral Health Department at Lyster Army Medical Clinic at Fort Rucker, Ala. Her internship duties included organizing patient records and assisting in the preparations for inspection and accreditation. “If you ever have a chance to work on any military base, it is an amazing experience. You learn so much about our armed forces and will gain a new appreciation for what they do for us on a daily basis.”

Then a rising sophomore, Lindsay

“Internships are one of the most valuable elements of the student resume. Through the internship program, a student applies the material learned in the classroom to gain extremely valuable work experience,” said Andrea C. Hurst.”

Kihnel spent a portion of her summer interning alongside graduate students

the Streit Council. Many of the articles

with The Streit Council for a Union of

I summarized dealt with issues in the

Democracies based out of Annandale,

Ukraine, Japan, and Iran. I also wrote

Va. Kihnel is studying Security and

blog posts on policy issues.”

Intelligence Studies, Political Science,

the ability of specific regions of the mitochondria to function properly.”

Nichols added, “King has prepared me well for this internship. Dr. Vanessa Fitsanakis, associate professor of Biology, is a great mentor and has taught me how to conduct research, think critically, and has provided me with a solid background in toxicology.”

In October, Royce was accepted into the PhD program in Environmental Toxicology at Mississippi State University.

To learn more about King’s internship program visit careers.king.edu, or contact Donna Felty, regional director of Career Development for the Tri-Cities, at 423.652.4752 or dhfelty@king.edu, Finley Green, director of Career Services, at 423.652.4865 or flgreen@king.edu, or Andrea Hurst at 865.769.3123 or andreachurst@king.edu.

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alumni spotlight

All in the Family

W H E R E are While at A.T. Still, Jeremiah elected to

Richmond, Va., where she is completing

For two King alumni, dentistry is their

complete the dual degree program, in

her residency in endodontics at Virginia

passion. Jeremiah Sturgill, and his wife,

which he received his Master of Public

Commonwealth University, and he is

Riley (Hodges) Sturgill graduated from

Health (MPH) along with his Doctor of

working in a private practice dental office.

King in 2008, Jeremiah with a double

Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2012. All

major in Cell & Molecular Biology

university dental students are required

and Business Administration, while

at least to obtain a certificate in public

Riley received her degree in Cell &

health. “During my fourth-year rotation,

Molecular Biology.

I went to Colorado, Texas, and Alaska.

A month after graduation, the two,

As part of the rotation, you work in

who met at King, married and headed

community health centers providing

west to Arizona. Jeremiah started dental

care to the underserved. It was a

school at A.T. Still University’s Arizona

great experience.”

School of Dentistry & Oral Health,

Riley completed her DMD in 2013

while Riley took a year off to work as a

along with her certificate in public

veterinary technician. She then joined

health. Following graduation, she

Jeremiah at dental school in 2009.

worked in general practice dentistry for

“Grad school was challenging but fun,”

a year in Phoenix and Mesa, Ariz., while

commented Riley. “A.T. Still’s dental

Jeremiah completed his specialization

school has a nurturing environment

in orthodontics and dentofacial

similar to King. The curriculum has

orthopedics. In 2014, Jeremiah

a heavy focus on public health and

completed his residency as well as his

community service, to which both

Doctor of Health Education (DHEd).

Jeremiah and I were drawn.”

Jeremiah and Riley then moved to

Building Bridges

was one of the stars of Tornado tennis. He

If you have kept up with athletics

also managed time to tutor Math, Physics,

and academics at King over the past

Economics, and Spanish, worked in the

four years, then you have likely heard

E.W. King Library, and was a member of

the name Ro Avila. By the time of his

the President’s Society, vice-president of the

graduation from King this past May

Physics Club, and member of the Society

2014, Jose Rodrigo Avila, better known

of Physics Students, Sigma Pi Sigma. If his

as Ro, gained a somewhat superstar

talents are not apparent yet, add in the fact

status at King.

that Avila is also a classical pianist.

Avila hails from Cuernavaca, Morelos,

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With Avila’s vast experience and

Mexico, better known as the city of

dedication to his studies, to tennis, and to

eternal spring. In addition to graduating

his music, it is easy to know whatever path

with a 3.99 GPA, Avila was a double-

he goes down, he will succeed. For Avila,

major in Mathematics and Physics with

the path leads to bridges. “I would like

a minor in Business Administration and

to get some work experience… then, get a

they

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alumni spotlight

Making Dreams a Reality Jennifer Estes had always dreamed of

Jennifer has served Loudon County for

completing her bachelor’s degree. In

the past 18 years as a paramedic for an

2012, after much prayer and at the

ambulance service. She currently serves

encouragement of her family, she applied

the county as 911 director and continues

for King’s Degree of Success Scholarship

to serve as a paramedic part-time. “I was

contest in Knoxville.

concerned at how [going back to school] would work with my being on call, and

“...I felt I was led to be there and

how I would balance it with my family. I

took it on faith. It was surprising

felt I was led to be there and took it on

how easy it was to transition to being back in school.”

faith. It was surprising how easy it was to transition to being back in school.”

In May 2014, Jennifer graduated with her bachelor’s from King, then began

When she received the call that she

the Master of Business Administration

was a finalist, Jennifer said, “It is great

program the following Tuesday. “I am

I’m a finalist, but I’ll never win. But, at

committed to attaining a higher level of

least I can be proud of being a finalist.”

education. After having been awarded

Ultimately, she did win the contest,

such a great opportunity, I feel it is my

which came with the prize of a full

responsibility to continue on, ensure

scholarship to complete her bachelor’s

I’m doing the best I can, and provide

degree in Healthcare Administration

encouragement for others who are

through King University’s Graduate &

thinking of going back to school. It is

Professional Studies program.

absolutely doable; it is worth it!”

master’s in Civil Engineering and focus

Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics,

decided to stay at King a while longer,

on the design and construction of bridges

2014 Natural Science and Mathematics

working as a part-time enrollment

and tunnels. I would like to start at the

Award, and the 2014 Outstanding

counselor. This fall, he transitioned to

bottom of the company, and work my

Business and Economics Graduate

a full-time position, traveling to college

way up based on merits and hard work.”

Award, as well as being honored as

fairs in Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia,

Recently, Avila’s standout

For the complete stories, visit

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and Florida. “I’m still planning on

performances in academics and athletics

“I would like to start at the

entering a master’s program in Civil

were recognized when he was presented

bottom of the company, and

Engineering in fall 2015. I’ll go back

Osborne Award. He received one of

work my way up based on

and make the final decisions as to where

only 87 NCAA postgraduate scholarship

merits and hard work.”

the Conference Carolinas Murphy

home to Mexico in December [2014], I’ll study for my master’s.”

awards, which will go toward continuing

Avila, the future bridge-builder, is himself

his education. He also received the 2013

an inductee into the Chi Alpha Sigma

a bridge – a bridge between academics,

Arthur W. King Memorial Scholarship

National Collegiate Honor Society.

athletics, culture, and the arts.

in Physics, the 2013 William E. Torbert

During the summer of 2014, Avila

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alumni spotlight

Fogg met Major Kilgore

and commission from ETSU, Fogg

at ETSU, who suggested

holds a Master of Science in Logistics

he enroll in a summer

Management from Florida Institute of

basic camp through their

Technology and a Master of Science in

ROTC program.

Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army

“After I had completed the

War College. Among his awards and

camp, I was handed a piece

decorations are Legion of Merit with

of paper, which said the

Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with Oak

Army was giving me a full

Leaf Cluster, Defense Meritorious Service

scholarship for my last

Medal, Meritorious Service Medal,

two years at King,” said

Iraq Campaign Medal with three Stars,

Fogg. “Through the

Parachutist, and Air Assault Badges.

ROTC program, I was

able to cross-enroll at King

“I am humbled and honored that I get

and ETSU.

to do what I love to do, and that is serve

“

During my graduation

Of his promotion, Brig. Gen. Fogg said,

in the Army. It is wonderful to have the

ceremony in 1987, King

honored me by having

me take the oath of office

his life and career in the U.S. Army, Fogg

of Second Lieutenant.

said, “My time at King was a positive

They actually did my

experience beyond my career. It became

commissioning ceremony

the exact right place for me, because

as part of graduation.”

the focus was on academics and trying

After being stationed in Germany for a time, Fogg

opportunity to continue to serve.”

When asked about King’s impact on

to live your life as a Christian. It was fundamental to my family life as well as

We Salute You

was assigned to Fort Campbell, Ky.,

my work life. I even met my wife Janie

with the 101st Airborne Division Support

Kelly (’85) at King. Through 27 years, we

After 27 years of dedicated service

Command. “Fort Campbell is where I fell

have been able to base what we do and

to the U.S. Army, Col. Rodney Fogg,

in love with the military. It was during

how we live on what we learned there

commander of the 13 Sustainment

that time I decided to make the U.S.

at King.”

Command (Expeditionary), was

Army a career.”

th

promoted to the rank of Brigadier

Brig. Gen. Fogg’s assignments have

Brig. Gen. Rodney Fogg is currently leading the 13th SC(E) as the unit

General on Sept. 18 at Hildner’s Field

included West Germany, Ft. Campbell,

prepares for its next mission to serve

at Fort Hood, Texas.

Ky., Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., Camp

as the logistics hub for the Central

Smith, Hawaii, Ft. Richardson, Alaska,

Command area of operations deploying

thought of the Army as a career option.

Ft. Lee, Va., and Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

to Kuwait in late 2014.

Originally from Castlewood, Va., Fogg

He has deployed to Somalia in support

came to King University, then King

of Operation Provide Hope, Haiti in

College, in 1983, majoring in History.

support of Operation Uphold Democracy,

After running low on funds during his

and twice to Iraq in support of Operation

sophomore year, he entertained the

Iraqi Freedom.

When he was young, Fogg never

possibility of enlisting in the Army.

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In addition to his degree from King,

View highlights from Brig. Gen. Rodney Fogg’s promotion ceremony at Ford Hood, Texas.

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DOCTOR OF NUR SING PR ACTICE First Terminal Degree Offered by King The wait is over. Beginning with the fall 2014 semester in

dissemination of new knowledge for outcomes improvement.

August, King University began offering the first doctoral degree

The program was designed using the Essentials of Doctoral

in the School’s history – the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Education for Advanced Nursing Practice specified by the

King was granted approval in Dec. 2013 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

Dr. Rhonda Morgan, DNP, MSN, RN, CCNS, CEN, CNRN,

(SACSCOC), the regional body for the accreditation of degree-

APN, associate dean for Graduate Studies Nursing and

granting higher education institutions in the Southern states,

associate professor for King’s School of Nursing, said, “King’s

to implement the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. After

first DNP class is scheduled to graduate in 2016 with the

“The DNP program was designed by highly experienced nurse educators for nurses in a variety of practice and leadership roles,” said Cecelia Lynn Holden, DNP, MEd, MSN, RN, CEN, dean and associate professor of King’s School of Nursing. a thorough examination process, SACSCOC voted to approve King’s application to operate as a Level V institution. This new designation allows King to offer up to three doctoral degree programs, the first of which is the DNP. Currently, there are two types of doctoral degrees in nursing: the PhD, a researched-focused doctorate, and the DNP, the practice-focused doctorate. The DNP has been firmly established as the terminal degree in nursing practice.

“The DNP program was designed by highly experienced nurse educators for nurses in a variety of practice and leadership roles,” said Cecelia Lynn Holden, DNP, MEd, MSN, RN, CEN,

Doctor of Nursing Practice Class of 2016 left to right:

Robin Justice, Sherri McRae, Lisa Phillips,

Tonya Clark-Davis, Jessica Belnap, Regina Barkley, Sherry Williams, and Dr. Rhonda Morgan.

dean and associate professor for King’s School of Nursing.

“The part-time, two classes per semester, program is ideal for

terminal degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice. DNP graduates

a full-time professional nurse. We are extremely proud of the

are prepared at the highest level to assume leadership and

DNP program and look forward to educating nurses at an

improvement roles in practice, executive function, and education

advanced level to evaluate and translate research, thus improving

as practitioners, informaticists, administrators, faculty,

health care outcomes for varied populations served.”

case managers, quality and safety officers, infection disease

King’s DNP program is a practice-focused platform, which will contribute to the expansion of knowledge underlying advanced professional nursing practice. This program places

practitioners, policy specialists, and entrepreneurs within the planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare outcomes.”

The DNP students met Aug. 26 for their first of three face-

emphasis on essential knowledge development in areas

to-face colloquia at King’s Hardin Valley campus in Knoxville,

including: translation of research into practice, evaluation of

Tenn. King’s DNP program has a blended format curriculum of

interdisciplinary teamwork for performance excellence, and

online and on-site coursework.

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campus news

King Expands Degree Offerings Do you or someone you know love both

GPS students in the Knoxville region

Applied Science, and Religious Studies.

science and technology? Students at

now have the additional option to receive

King have several new degree options,

their degree in Elementary Education

professor of Health Sciences & program

including Bioinformatics and Health

as well as study for their Master of

coordinator of Health Informatics said,

Informatics, that will fit the bill.

Dr. Ljiljana Krizanac-Bengez, associate

“The Health Informatics baccalaureate

With the beginning of the fall 2014

degree program is ideal for students who

semester came new degree programs

have an associate degree or experience

across all platforms at King including

in health, science, or IT related fields

traditional, Graduate & Professional

of study.”

Studies (GPS), and online programs.

The most recent addition to the online

Traditional students at King’s

degree platform is that of Religious

main campus in Bristol now have

Studies. “The Religious Studies online

the option to combine their love for

program includes an emphasis on

technology and biology with the new

biblical studies, which is part of King’s

Bioinformatics degree program. “The

heritage. Students receive a reformed

field of Bioinformatics, which has only

theological viewpoint, but the program

been around for approximately 20

will also include a global perspective,”

years, is truly cutting edge in biological

Education, while adult learners in the

says Dr. Don Michael Hudson, associate

science. This is the first undergraduate

greater-Nashville area may now receive

professor of Religious Studies and

Bioinformatics program in the state of

their degree in Criminal Justice.

chair of Philosophy and Religion at

Tennessee,” said Dr. Han Chuan Ong,

King’s online programs have seen

associate professor of Biology and dean

tremendous growth. King’s online

of King’s College of Arts and Sciences.

programs have increased by 82.33

The University’s GPS programs serving

percent since fall 2013.

the adult learner population have increased

Additions to King’s online degree

by 22.49 percent compared to fall 2013.

programs include Health Informatics,

the

KING’S

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To find out more about all of King’s degree programs, visit www.king.edu or contact the Office of Admissions at 800.362.0014 or admissions@king.edu.

Allow your legacy to live forever at King!

Make a planned gift to benefit the endowment or the Annual Fund for Scholarships & Programs using these vehicles: • Bequest in last will and testament

• Charitable remainder trust / Charitable gift annuity for lifetime income

• Life insurance policy • Remainder gift from retirement plan • Other planned gifts

We welcome the opportunity to work with you and your financial advisor on making a planned gift that could help King University students for years to come.

For more information, please contact Denise Asbury at 423.652.4895, or via e-mail at dasbury@king.edu.

campus news

Inspirational Gifts by Cortnee Young (’15) The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation

for health science. More than 200

her story with aspiring young women in

is a charity dedicated to the growth

institutions participate in the Lettie

hopes they may achieve their academic and

of women in nine southeastern states.

Pate Whitehead scholarship program

professional goals.

Annual scholarship grants are made

annually. This provides thousands of

to accredited institutes for the needs

woman with financial assistance each

of Christian women who reside in one

year in individual amounts determined

of the specified states, which includes

by the recipient’s institutions.

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina,

“As a graduate of King University, I

Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,

was truly humbled to be one of the

Tennessee, and Florida. The Foundation

recipients of the Lettie Pate Whitehead

maintains a special interest in health

Scholarship and thankful to all whom

education, targeting its grants to

made receiving this scholarship possible,”

medical, nursing, and allied health fields.

said Cheyenne Thornsberry (’13).

Since 1993, King has received $812,500

Lettie Pate Whitehead felt a keen

from the Lettie Pate Whitehead

sense of duty to those in need and was

Foundation. In 2013-14, thirty-eight

a gracious and generous woman who

King students received a scholarship

contributed to numerous charities during

from the Foundation. This substantial

her lifetime. Lettie Pate Whitehead is an

funding has allowed King’s female

inspiration to many and has provided

students to pursue their passion

King University the opportunity to share

in June 2014, and made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Caldwell, whose estate provided a very generous gift to establish a scholarship for students at King. The donation for scholarship support totaled $1,022,194.97.

“While at First Presbyterian, the Caldwell’s quietly and humbly developed an affection for King, and because of their thoughtful gift, King’s students now and long into the future will benefit from their generosity,” said Denise Asbury, director of Development at King. “The Caldwell’s did not request that an endowed fund be named in their honor, however, because of their tremendous contributions to not only King but to other organizations in the Bristol community, we feel it was appropriate to establish the scholarship in their names in order

Million Dollar Donation Designated for Scholarships

to honor them.”

Frances and David were long-time members of First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn. Their membership at

Through the kindness of one of King’s dear friends, Mrs. Frances

the church provided them with opportunities to interact with

Frazier Caldwell, many students will receive the financial

students, faculty, and staff at King over the years. Their love for

assistance they need to make their dreams of a King University

education and a desire to make it accessible for those seeking a

education a reality.

higher education prompted them to include King University in

The David and Frances Caldwell Scholarship was established

their estate planning.

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campus news

Meet King’s New SGA President & Vice President King’s Student Government Association

Together, they saw a great opportunity

(SGA) has new leadership this year.

to make a difference through the

Elected to the role of president is senior

SGA. Currently, they are working on

Lauren Miller, who is majoring in Cell

numerous projects including budgeting,

and Molecular Biology and minoring

and ensuring consistency and cohesion

in Security and Intelligence Studies.

throughout the SGA constitution and

The new vice president is senior Bo

laws. They are also working toward a

Pogoloff. His area of study is History

possible campus recycling program and

with minors in English and Security and

transit system for the main campus.

Intelligence Studies.

Read more at news.king.edu!

Campus Connection There have always been many ways in which to connect at King University. Now, there is one more. Construction of a new trail connecting Hyde Hall and King’s newest building, Nicewonder Hall, Credit: Trung Phan (’15)

was completed recently. The lighted, paved trail crosses both Cedar Creek and a wetland area. The pathway provides an additional access point for students and faculty who meet in Nicewonder Hall for classes.

College Dream Comes True For the past nine years, King has

to spread the word of God, and to be there for those who

partnered with 88.3 FM WCQR

need someone to listen.

and Eastman Credit Union to give away full scholarships to

In addition to his full-tuition scholarship to King, Fleenor also received a new laptop computer courtesy of Eastman Credit

adult learners who have dreamed of obtaining their bachelor’s

Union, textbooks, and a $50 gift certificate from the King

degree through the College Dream contest.

University Tornado Alley Shoppe.

Reece Fleenor of Mendota, Va., was named the College Dream winner in March 2014. Fleenor will pursue his Bachelor of Information Technology degree offered through King’s School of Graduate & Professional Studies and Online Programs (GPS).

“I want to thank God for everything; I want to thank my family, especially my son Sammy. He was determined I was going to put in [an application] for [the contest],” said Fleenor. He added that he felt led to work in God’s ministry,

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campus news

15 Years of Record Enrollment There is always excitement in the air as the King community comes together to begin a new semester. This year, there was a sweet spirit felt throughout as the announcement came of the

2013-14 Capped Off with Record-breaking Number of Graduates

University’s 15th consecutive year of record enrollment.

King’s total student body now stands

Students begin their life at King

of Behavioral and Health Sciences,

at 2,897, a 12 percent increase over last

University with the tradition of bagpipes

School of Business and Economics,

year’s count. The University added 310

ringing through the hills of Appalachia

School of Education, School of Nursing,

new students to its enrollment.

as they walk the Oval for the first time.

and Peeke School of Christian Mission.

During commencement, hearing the

“We look forward to our students

record-breaking enrollment is a direct

bagpipes echo brings this full circle for

continued success in building meaningful

reflection of the King University

the graduates. During 2013-14, a record-

lives of achievement and cultural

community coming together to show

breaking 983 students were bestowed

transformation in Christ in our region

that the University’s traditions of

their respective degrees from the King

and beyond,” said Dr. Matt Roberts, vice

Christian-based quality programs are

College of Arts and Sciences, School of

president for Academic Affairs.

thriving,” states Dr. Richard A. Ray,

Applied Science and Technology, School

“The achievement of 15 years of

interim president of King University.

“We are excited to reach this milestone

Virginia Intermont Transcript Repository Resides at King Alumni of Virginia Intermont College now have access to their college transcripts through the Office of Registration and Records at King University.

“We are delighted to be of help to our friends at Virginia Intermont,” said Dr. Richard Ray, interim president for King University. “The agreement, which took effect June 1, allows our Office of Registration and Records to issue official academic transcripts. King will permanently house both physical and electronic records as well as course catalogs

and welcome each and every student with open arms into the King family.”

In addition to record enrollment, for the 25th consecutive year King University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Regional Universities” in the South.

Other recent noteworthy accolades include the designation as a “Best in the Southeast” by the Princeton Review for the 11th consecutive year, as well as the sixth consecutive designation as a “Military Friendly School®” by Victory Media.

for VI’s 130-year history.”

Jessica Swiney, registrar and director of Registration and Records for King University, said, “VI students seeking copies of their academic transcripts may visit registrar.king.edu.

Here they can either print the form to mail in along with payment or complete an online form and pay by credit card. Transcript requests will be processed in three to five business days and will only cost $5 per transcript copy.”

Stay connected with other Alumni and get current news from King University!

Become a Facebook fan of King University and follow @KingUnivBristol on Twitter.

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performing & visual arts

S T R A e Th

New Program Combines Art & Technology

Creativity abounds throughout arts at

Managing the Digital Media Firm and

King University. This fall brought with

Entrepreneurship for the Digital Media

it a new program to King’s School of

Firm. “Whether the student wants to

Applied Science and Technology in

pursue a career within a pre-existing

which art and technology are combined.

business or to create a business of their

This new program is Digital Media Art &

own, he or she will be able to excel based

Design (DMAD).

on the knowledge gained in these two courses,” Strickland said.

Schedule of Events FEBRUARY/MARCH Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies February 26-28 | 7:30 p.m., March 1 | 2:30 p.m.

King University Fine Arts Theatre King University Choirs with Johnson City Symphony Orchestra (Beethoven 9) March 7 | 7:30 p.m.

Milligan College Seeger Chapel, Milligan College, Tenn.

“Digital Media Art & Design prepares students to enter the market ready to pursue a rewarding career and cultivates them to create work that is equally as fulfilling.”

During the third of three Project Lab courses, students will create their capstone work. “The three courses serve to continue the interdisciplinary critique model based on the community built within the program. This also aids the student by requiring them to build a portfolio of work that demonstrates

Joe Strickland, assistant professor

to potential clients and employers not

and chair for the DMAD program said,

only their skills within their medium

“Digital Media Art & Design is an exciting

but also their creative capacities and

new program for all students passionate

personal vision. This is vital for the

about creating in the mediums of

DMAD graduate as employers look

King University Choirs with Symphony of

photography, videography, and

for unique vision and personal drive,”

the Mountains (Mozart Requiem)

graphic design. The students choose a

said Strickland.

March 28 | 7:30 p.m.

Eastman’s Toy F. Reid Employee Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

APRIL King University Band Concert

specialization (of the three listed above)

With many portfolios now residing

based on their skills, passion, and

on personal websites, through a Web

career goals.”

Portfolio course, students will design

“The DMAD program revolves around

their website, supplying all of the content

April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Paramount Center, Bristol, Tenn.

this multi-media, interdisciplinary

with the best of the work he or she has

community to build creativity and

produced to date.

King University Symphonic Choir and

objective criticism between all students

Collegium Final Concert

in an effort to drive the standard of

students to enter the market ready to

quality of the work being produced,”

pursue a rewarding career and cultivates

added Strickland.

them to create work that is equally as

April 24 | 8:00 p.m. | King Memorial Chapel King’s Jazz Choir, Women’s Choir, and Men’s Choir Final Concert April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | King Memorial Chapel

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DMAD students are required to take two business courses which include

“Digital Media Art & Design prepares

fulfilling,” concluded Strickland.

In October of this year, the director of the Buechner Institute, Dr. Dale Brown passed away following a bicycle accident. This article was penned just previous to his passing.

buechner institute

Contemplating What’s Next No matter what stage of life, everyone has at one time or

In the book, “The Magnificent Defeat,” Buechner said,

another wondered about the age-old question: “What’s next?”

“The sacred moments, the moments of miracle, are often the

During its seventh season, the Buechner Institute’s 2014-15

everyday moments,” and in “Godric” he commented, “What’s

Lecture Series is hosting 15 speakers and performers who will

lost is nothing to what’s found, and all the death that ever was,

address variations on perennial questions: “How did we get

set next to life, would scarcely fill a cup.”

to this moment? What’s coming along now? What does it all mean?”

Looking forward, the remainder of the season will bring with it the 2011 National Humanities Medal recipient; an

Each year, the Buechner Lecture Series seeks to address our

Appalachian scholar whose research emphasis focuses on the

relationship between faith and culture. The Buechner Institute

African-American experience; a bestselling evangelical author;

at King University was founded to address this vital issue while

a survivor of the Holocaust; Jesuit brother and president of

also paying tribute to the American writer and Presbyterian

the Vatican Observatory Foundation; one of the “twelve most

minister, Frederick Buechner. The Buechner Institute aims to

effective preachers in the English-speaking world;” founder

cultivate a conversation that is both artful and substantial on

and director of the Yale University Divinity School;

issues of faith and culture.

singer and founding member of the Square Peg

The late Dr. Dale Brown commented, “The Buechner program

Alliance; and writer and professor of medical

for 2014-15 tries to address this superbly honed, unadorned

humanities at UC Davis and UC Berkeley-UCSF

question of what’s next. Our speakers and performers are

Joint Medical Program.

addressing the question via sentence and solace, edification

In what would be one of his final written

and entertainment. Perhaps, among the words of our speakers

statements about the Buechner Institute for

and the songs of our singers, we can find encouragement to

which he was so passionate, Dale summed up

face what’s next with confidence.”

what we should do when contemplating what’s

“The tension between hope and fear is, of course, at the heart

next — “Get off the couch. Join the party.”

of Frederick Buechner’s writings,” said Brown.

Faith Engaging Culture 2014-2015 Buechner Lecture Series (co-sponsored by Bristol Herald Courier)

Andrew Delbanco | December 3

Martin Weiss | February 16

Miroslav Volf | March 31

7:00 p.m., King University Memorial Chapel

9:15 a.m., King University Memorial Chapel 7:30 p.m., Emory & Henry College, Van Dyke

Commons, Board of Visitors

Lounge, Emory, Va.

4:30 p.m., Emory & Henry College, Van Dyke

Commons, Board of Visitors

Lounge, Emory, Va. 7:30 p.m., King University Student Center

Board Room

Andrew Delbanco | December 4 7:00 p.m., King University Student Center

Board Room

Guy Consolmagno | March 2 Andrew Peterson | April 6

9:15 a.m., King University Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Bristol, Va.

9:15 a.m., King University Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Kingsport Center for Higher

Education, Kingsport, Tenn.

Philip Yancey | February 7

Will Willimon | March 16

Marilyn Chandler McEntyre | April 20

4:00 p.m., Interview with Jim Dahlman,

First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn.

7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn.

9:15 a.m., King University Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Milligan College, Gregory Center,

Milligan College, Tenn.

7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church,

Bristol, Tenn.

William H. Turner | January 19

9:15 a.m., King University Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Train Station, Bristol, Va.

www.buechnerinstitute.org

campus news

on the When you think of a university classroom, do you typically think

been active for the past 7,000 years, and capped off the trip by

of whitewater rafting through the rain forest of Costa Rica

visiting the Blue Lagoon.

as a way to study Spanish? Maybe your ideal classroom for Philosophy would include a visit to Malaysia to learn more about the differences and similarities of a mosque, Hindu temple, and Christian church first hand.

Crystal Davidson, acquisitions manager for the E.W. King Library, and King senior AJ Bohnet traveled to South Korea to participate in a three-week study abroad exchange program with King’s sister school Hannam University. Both spent time at the Hyundai plant in Asan and the HITEJINRO plant in Jeonju.

They also traveled to tunnel number two at the demilitarized

King’s cross-cultural

zone (DMZ) and were at least one mile underneath the DMZ at

experience is designed to

one point in the tour.

help students broaden their

Six members of King’s choirs joined with Dr. W. Patrick

awareness and appreciation

Flannagan, professor of Music at King, Jane DeLoach Morison,

of diverse cultures. This year,

lecturer in piano at King, and 36 members of the Highlands

students traveled to Costa Rica, Malaysia, South Korea, and Greece.

After a semester-long spring course which combined both biology and

Youth Ensemble to perform in the 10th Annual International Festival of the Aegean in Syros, Greece. The students performed with world-renown composer John Rutter as well as more than 300 singers, a full orchestra, and professional opera

philosophy of Asia, eight Philosophy and Biology students

singers. Before heading back

traveled with Dr. Han Chuan Ong, dean of King’s College

to the states, students visited

of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Craig Streetman, assistant

Athens, Mykonos, and Delos.

professor of Philosophy, to Penang, Malaysia for a unique

AJ Bohnet summed up the

experience. Students embraced the ethos of the region by

cross-cultural experience. “I

enjoying the open markets, touring Teluk Kuyung, and visiting

feel the world is much smaller

a local fishing village called Pulau Aman in addition to

than most people believe. I

learning how harmoniously people of different religious beliefs

believe that one person can

can live together.

make a difference and that we

Spanish 2100 students followed their spring course with a

truly are representing both America

trip to Costa Rica. The students were able to expand upon their

and King when we travel. King has

classroom learning through immersion study. Students set out

given me the tools to be resourceful, to

on an adventure of a lifetime in a place known for its peaceful

pick up on culture and language quickly, to be comfortable in

way of life. They visited a banana plantation, took a canopy

new surroundings, and embrace it instead of being frightened

tour of the rain forest, spent time at Arenal Volcano, which has

of it. King has taught me to be part of the world’s community.”

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campus news

rv i c e e S h g u o r h t d Spread i n g th e Wo r Each year, during spring break, King students, along with

Master of Science in Nursing

members of faculty and staff, take week-long mission trips to

students traveled to Leogane,

spread the Christian message through service. This year, King

Haiti. They partnered with

sent three groups on mission trips to Brooklyn, N.Y.; Camden,

Faculté des Sciences

N.J.; and Léogâne, Haiti.

Infirmières de l’Université

Episcopale d’Haïti (FSIL),

contingent of

which is the only four-year

14 travelled

baccalaureate nursing

to Brooklyn,

degree program in the

N.Y., to serve

country of Haiti.

as volunteers

for CAMBA.

Founded in

students and mentored new FNP students. They also worked

1977, CAMBA

with the Hospital St. Croix physicians and nursing staff. “The

is a non-profit

trip was an incredible experience for the King team; we have

A King

While at FSIL, the contingent provided CPR training for

agency that

established great connections to

connects people with opportunities to enhance their quality of life. A wonderful relationship has been developed with CAMBA over the years within large part due to King alumna Melissa Mowery (’90), who serves as the program director for CAMBA’s Homelessness Prevention Initiative.

While working for CAMBA, King students provided assistance

“

The tri p wa s a AMY n incred

t h e King ible exp KN OW L t erience e a m ; we ES f

or h ave e s ctions t tablishe o contin d great par tne ue a lon rship w g t erm ith the school a nd hosp ital.” conne

to Human Resources, HomeBase Program, Fiscal Auditing, Flagstone Family Shelter, Food Pantry, and Park Slope Women’s Shelter. Among the many tasks, students helped with filing, bagging, cleaning, reorganizing, moving office spaces, and organizing more than 1,200 books for a new shelter library.

Thirteen King students along with Dan Kreiss, assistant

continue a long-term partnership with the school and

professor of Bible and Youth Ministry, and Emily Louden,

hospital,” said Knowles. “Through our partnership, we hope

director of Student Life, spent their spring break serving at

to strengthen the nursing education and practice within the

UrbanPromise in Camden, N.J. The city is best known as the

country of Haiti.”

poorest city in the U.S., with the highest murder rate and highest crime rate per capita.

While in Camden, King students spent much of their time

Any student, faculty, or staff member from King University who has participated in a mission/service trip will tell you they have been changed. Each experience reinforces the importance

working with the kids of Camp Freedom, one of eight after-

of becoming global

school and summer camp programs located throughout the

citizens who seek

city. King students also helped the youth with homework and

to build meaningful

played games, in addition to helping with the Junior High

lives of achievement

Olympics, STOMP, and a lip-sync competition.

and cultural

Amy Knowles, associate professor of Nursing, and Penny Neal, associate dean and associate professor of Nursing, along

transformation in Christ.

with former faculty member Tese Stephens and five of King’s

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athletic news

King Alumnus Jamie Corr Named Coach of the Year This summer, Jamie Corr (’96) made

Many of the values Corr instills in his

headlines when he was named 2014

program started when he was a student

classroom, the desire to compete on the

American Family Insurance Coach of the

at King. “My coaches and professors at

field, and the discipline it takes in all

Year by USA Today.

King taught me dedication in the

aspects of your life, which is what it takes

Corr started the baseball program at Lambert High School in Suwanee, Ga.,

to build a first class program.”

In his career, Corr has an overall record

just five short years ago. Earlier this year,

of 335-157 with 112-45 in his five years

he led the Longhorns to a 36-2 record,

at Lambert. All of his success has led

a Georgia AAAAA state title, and the

Corr to another endeavor as he was

school’s first-ever No. 1 ranking in the

recently named head coach at Florida

Super 25 baseball rankings.

SouthWestern State College, formerly

“It was very rewarding for the coaches,

Edison Community College.

players, administration, and community, because we all worked as one to achieve that common goal,” Corr stated.

V isit kin gto rn a do.com!

Academic Success Major Focus of Tornado Athletics The Tornado had another successful year athletically, but more

distinction. In fall 2013, the Tornado finished second in the

importantly, the King student-athletes were very successful in

league with 205 honorees before taking the top spot in spring

the classroom. Three student-athletes earned Capital One All-

2014 with 219 student-athletes honored on the Presidential

American honors, including senior Kelsey Griffitts (first team,

Honor Roll. Of King’s 25 varsity sports, 16 teams recorded a

women’s volleyball), Rodrigo (Ro) Avila (’14) (first team, men’s

team GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition, 86 student-athletes

tennis), and senior Hannah Witt (second team, women’s cross

were honored on the academic All-Conference Carolinas list,

country). This trio was joined by Cory Rhodes (’14) (baseball),

and 75 received the Division II Athletic Directors’ Association

senior Cassie Ringstaff (softball), junior Elizabeth Swallow

Academic Achievement Award.

(women’s golf), and senior Maegan Henry (women’s track and field) who received Capital One All-District honors.

On an individual basis, seven King studentathletes were named Conference Carolinas Scholar Athletes of the Year for their respective sports. Senior Kendra Sokol won the award for women’s cross country, Kelsey Griffitts for women’s volleyball, senior Bonnie Durrett for women’s basketball, senior Logan Lyle for men’s basketball, Cassie Ringstaff for softball, and Maegan Henry earned the distinction for both indoor and outdoor track and field.

Each year, Conference Carolinas recognizes student-athletes that have a 3.2 or greater GPA on a 4.0 scale with the Presidential Honor Roll.

A year after leading the league, King finished second with 424 student-athletes earning this

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athletic news

Tornado Athletics Year in Review King has seen tremendous success since joining Conference

finished third last season. The Tornado reached the Conference

Carolinas three years ago. In 2013-14, King captured two

Carolinas Tournament championship game for the second time

league titles and was near the top of the standings in numerous

in three years.

other sports. King also had 15 teams qualify for their respective league tournaments.

Peter Dalton led the cross country teams to another successful fall, with the women winning their second straight Conference Carolinas title. The men finished second at both the

In his third season, Josh Thompson, women’s basketball head coach, guided the team to a 17-11 mark. King won their first Conference Carolinas tournament game, advancing to the semifinals.

The softball team nearly won their third conference title in as many years, finishing second in the regular season standings. Senior and two-time Conference Carolinas Pitcherof-the-Year Hannah Light led King to the league tournament championship game.

Coach Blaine Brown led the Tornado baseball team to their second straight conference tournament runner-up finish, falling to Mount Olive in the championship.

The men’s tennis team won a Conference Carolinas Tournament match for the first time since joining the conference. King closed the season on a 10-game winning streak, en route to a 14-8 overall mark.

On the golf course, junior Elizabeth Swallow made King history, winning four tournaments and finishing in the top-10 in all nine regular season tournaments. She became the first King women’s golfer to qualify for the NCAA Southeast Regional, placing 24th.

The cycling team continues to improve, winning their second

Conference Carolinas and NCAA Southeast Regional

consecutive SECCC championship. King followed with their best

Championships, which qualified them for their second straight

finish at USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals, taking fourth.

NCAA National Championship where they finished 29th.

The women’s volleyball team turned in one of its best seasons

King’s newest sport, acrobatics and tumbling started in Feb. 2014. The team held their first meet in King’s Student Center

in their prestigious history, posting a 32-5 record that included

Complex on Feb. 16 in front of a crowd of nearly 400 fans. New

a 19-match winning streak. King shared their first conference

Head Coach Megan Bamford led the Tornado to their first win,

title since 2008 with Belmont Abby. This was their 18th title in

a 244.34-226.12 triumph over Adrian College on March 14.

the program’s history. The team finished as runners-up in the conference tournament.

The women’s soccer team reached the Conference Carolinas Tournament for the third straight year and earned their first tournament win when they upset top-seeded Lees-McRae 1-0 on the road.

Under first-year Head Coach John Miglarese, the men’s soccer program reached the conference tournament for the second time. The Tornado fell in the quarterfinals to 15th ranked Limestone College 1-0.

Coach George Pitts kept the men’s basketball program near the top of the Conference Carolinas standings as the Tornado

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The Tornado Athletic Club allows you to be more fully engaged in the excitement of collegiate athletics at King.

Your support is an investment in King

Make your gift today and become a member

University Athletics and allows coaches and

of the Tornado Athletic Club! Thank you

athletes to focus on their next competition

for your support!

secure with the knowledge their school and community are behind them.

Randall Stewart (‘14) Named SID for Brevard College

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Second Blue Ridge Cup for King In the second year of the battle for the Blue Ridge Cup with Conference Carolinas Lees-McRae College, the Tornado was victorious once again. The two schools share 17 varsity athletic

teams which help determine the annual winner. The competition is rounded out with each school’s NCAA graduation rate, the higher percentage of student-athletes named to the academic all-conference team, and the overall student-athlete GPA. When the numbers were tallied after the 2013-14 school year, King came away with a 20-5 victory to retain the cup.

The cup is on display in King’s Student Center Complex for the 2014-15 season.

A graduate of the University of South

2014 Hall of Fame Recipients Honored

Carolina, Randall Stewart (’14) came

During Dogwood Weekend, King’s

to King in 2013 to earn his MBA and

Athletics Department inducted three

assist the University’s Sports Information

individuals into the King Athletics

Department (SID). During the 2013-14

Hall of Fame including April Marrone

season, Stewart assisted King’s SID in

Taylor (2000-03), Katherine Morrow

promoting King’s 25 varsity sports while

Stigers (1998-2001), and Jeff Necessary

working on his MBA.

(1986-88). Taylor helped lead the

In May, Stewart began his search for a

women’s volleyball team to four regular

full-time position in sports information.

season and four Appalachian Athletic

The search reached its conclusion in June

Conference Tournament championships,

as his experience at King helped land the

while Morrow Stigers was a standout

position of sports information director at

goalkeeper for the women’s soccer

Brevard College in North Carolina.

team, leading the Tornado to a 19-5-1

“Randall was a great asset to the King

mark her senior year. Necessary helped

University Athletic Department and will

lead the baseball team to back-to-back

be missed in the Sports Information

NCCAA national championships in

Department,” said Sports Information

1987 and 1988.

Director Travis Chell.

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athletic news

Women’s Wrestling is Making History In just five short years since its inception, the King University

became the first Tornado wrestler to earn a spot on the Senior

women’s wrestling team has established itself as one of the

World Team in 2013, and earned a spot for the second straight

premier women’s wrestling programs in the country under the

year in May. The

guidance of head coach Jason Moorman in 2014. King was the

Senior World Team

preseason top-ranked team in each of the last two seasons,

is the highest level

and, last year, the Tornado sat atop the poll all season,

of competition in a

ultimately culminating in a pair of national championships.

non-Olympic year.

Moorman, the 2014 Women’s Collegiate Wrestling

Since the beginning

Association (WCWA) National Coach of the Year, led the

of 2013, 18 of King’s

Tornado to both the WCWA national title and the National

women’s wrestlers

Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Dual national

won gold medals,

championship in Jan. 2014. Not only were the Tornado national

while eight took

champions but four individuals won national championships

silver and 12 bronze

while two finished as runners-up; a total of 14 student-athletes

at international

garnered WCWA All-American honors.

competitions. Wrestlers

King hired Moorman to launch the program in 2009.

representing King have won 28 gold, 20 silver, and 24 bronze medals for a total of 72 medals representing Team USA in

He quickly built it into one

international competition in the last four years.

of the top women’s wrestling

In addition, Moorman served as an assistant

programs in the country.

coach for the Junior World Team each of the

King wrestlers have made

last two years before being selected as one of

an impact on the world

the coaches for the Senior Pan-American

stage as well, wrestling

Championships this year. King has

all over the globe at

accomplished all of these while earning

various international

WCWA Team Scholastic Awards in each of

competitions as members

the past three seasons, which is awarded to

of Team USA. Two-time

teams in the WCWA that have a 3.0 team GPA

Junior World Team bronze

or higher.

medalist Alli Ragan (’14)

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feature story

2014 Photo includes 2013-14 members of the Dogwood Court and previous members of the court who attended Dogwood Weekend.

For the 88th straight year, King’s alumni have gathered together to reminisce and reconnect during Dogwood Weekend. This year,

Alumni Celebrated During 88 th Dogwood Weekend

more than 350 alumni and friends joined together to celebrate.

Events included the choral production of “The True Story of Cinderella,” and the Dogwood Playhouse production of “The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks,” which is based on the book by King’s own alumna Katherine Paterson (’54).

Each year, several alumni are recognized for their exceptional achievements in their career field, remarkable service to King, and commitment to service in their communities.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD King’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award honors those who exemplify

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was Dr. Joseph Thomas (Tom) Lewis (’61).

Lewis went to work in the aerospace

the University’s goals of excellence,

industry after completing his Ph.D. and

achievement, and stewardship, having

a post-doctoral fellowship in Physics.

made outstanding contributions to their

Dr. Lewis retired from Boeing in 2004

career field, shown a commitment to

in Southern California after 30 years

King, and have continually endeavored

working in the field. Dr. Lewis has served

to serve as leaders and mentors to their

as a member of the King University Board

home community. This year’s recipient

of Trustees for more than four years.

feature story

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AWARD

YOUNG ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD

LEGACY AWARD

King recognizes alumni from GPS,

The Young Alumni of the Year Award

The Legacy Award, established in 2009,

who exemplify the University’s goals of

recognizes those who have made

recognizes a family’s commitment to

excellence, achievement, and stewardship.

outstanding professional contributions

King as well as their lifetime of service

The Graduate and Professional Studies

to their field since graduating, and

and achievement. This year the Legacy

Award for 2014 was presented to

who have shown a strong commitment

Award recognized the Buchanan family.

Christina Blevins.

to the service of others. The 2014

Buchanan family members who are

Blevins graduated from King in 2010

Young Alumni of the Year recipient was

alumni include: Grundy Sexton Buchanan

with her Master of Business Administration.

2003 King alumna, Dr. Heather Marie

(’27), Andrew “Bucky” Buchanan (’56),

Christina is currently serving as the

(Barkley) Whitney.

Melanie Buchanan Sherrod (’78), and

executive director of Believe in Bristol,

After graduating from King, Whitney

Eden Buchanan Sherrod (’13). In addition

which supports main street programs

received her MS in Physics, MS in

to these four generations, additional

for both Bristol, TN/VA. She serves

Medical Physics, and Ph.D. in Physics

members of the family who are King

on the board of directors for the

from Vanderbilt University. In 2010,

graduates include: Thomas Wilson

Bristol Chamber of Commerce, Bristol

Dr. Whitney joined the faculty at

Buchanan (’38), John Timothy Buchanan

Convention and Visitors Bureau, Celebrate

Wheaton College as an assistant

(’69), Thomas Wilson Buchanan, Jr.

Bristol, Train Station Operating Board, is

professor of Physics, becoming the first

(’65), and Alice Barkley Buchanan (’65).

a member of Rotary, and is involved with

female professor in Physics at Wheaton.

the Junior League of Bristol.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD King University is blessed to have a core

in an urgent care clinic in North

of faithful volunteers who are willing

Carolina for the past six years. Since

to support the University when asked.

the early 1990’s, he has taken regular

This year’s Volunteer of the Year award

mission trips to locations such as China,

recipient is Dr. David Hopper (’72).

Haiti, South Sudan, Indonesia, and the

Dr. Hopper is a family physician who owned his own practice in West Virginia

Lopit Mountains of Eastern Equatoria, South Sudan.

for nearly 30 years and has been working

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alumni community left to right:

Kathi Boatright, John King, Michael Webb, Jenny Brown, & Denise Asbury.

Alumnus Michael Webb Named New Alumni Director King University has been a part of Michael Webb’s life since

the Virginia territory. In 2012, he transferred to Atlanta to serve

2004 when he came to King as a freshman. Now, in 2014,

as a regional enrollment representative.

Webb has been named the director of alumni relations for the University.

“While I was at Enterprise, I enjoyed the chance to connect with fellow King alumni. I knew I would love the opportunity to

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the alumni of King University,” said Webb. “I look forward to meeting and working

spend my days talking to people about King,” said Webb.

The transition from enrollment counselor to the director of alumni relations is a natural one said Webb. “It is all about

“I am excited to serve our alumni and be their liaison to the University.”

relationship building. Being an alumnus, I have that personal connection with all King alumni. I am excited to serve our alumni and be their liaison to the University.”

closely with all of our alumni. I am encouraged by their passion and desire to see our alma mater thrive and grow.”

Originally from Mount Airy, N.C., Webb graduated from

Webb is part of the Alumni & Development Department, serving alongside John King, vice president of Development and Enrollment Management; Denise Asbury, director of

King in 2008 with his BA in Political Science and History. Webb

Development; Kathi Boatright, grants coordinator; and Jenny

then spent two years with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In 2010, he

Brown, Development services coordinator.

returned to King, but this time as an enrollment counselor for

Annual Report 2013-2014

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2014 McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence Awarded to King Alumna

Katherine Paterson Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award Best-selling author and King alumna Katherine Paterson (’54)

Susan Hampton (’03) was named as the secondary level winner

was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award on Jan. 10, 2014

of the 2014 McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence in April

at The Conference on

2014. Hampton was one of two recipients of the $25,000 award.

Christianity and Literature’s

“To be chosen from a group of educators that are just phenomenal and to know there are so many educators who deserve the award was very humbling,” said Hampton. “God

Chicago Modern Language Association Convention.

Director of the Buechner

has blessed me beyond my

Institute the late Dr. Dale

wildest imaginations. I want

Brown was privileged to

to take these opportunities

present the award to Paterson.

He has given me to improve

During his presentation, he

myself as an educator and

said, “Writing primarily for

make a positive difference.”

children, Katherine has somehow managed to clarify human

Hampton currently teaches

experience for all of us. She says that ‘… those of us who write

eighth grade English and

for children are called, not to do something to a child, but to

Reading at Virginia Middle

be someone for a child.’ It turns out that she has been someone

School in Bristol, Va. She

for all of us.”

also developed and teaches video production, which airs a daily show on the school’s news program, WVMS.

Among her numerous published works is the well-known “The Bridge to Terabithia,” for which the feature film was produced.

Shall We Gather The old hymn so many of us have sung

by a relaxing round-trip excursion on

over the years, said, “shall we gather at

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museums’

with King alumni and friends,” said

the river.” In recent months, King

Missionary Ridge Local train, which ran

Michael Webb, director of alumni

University alumni have gathered together

along one of the original railroad lines in

relations. “These events are perfect

in Bristol, Nashville, Chattanooga, and

Chattanooga, crossing four bridges and

opportunities to reunite with old friends

Atlanta to engage, update, and interact

passing through pre-Civil War Missionary

and even make a few new ones. The

with other alumni.

Ridge Tunnel, completed in 1858.

connections you make are priceless.

“It is always exciting to gather together

During September, alumni had a

In November, alumni and friends met in

foot-stomping good time at Bristol

Atlanta at the world’s largest drive-in fast

every event scheduled. Look for more

Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and then

food restaurant, The Varsity, followed by

events in the coming months and don’t

it was off to Nashville to cheer on the

a visit to the Georgia Aquarium, which

forget to mark your calendar for

Predators at a pre-season hockey match.

included a Dolphin Tales experience,

Dogwood weekend, April 10-12, 2015.”

With October’s burgeoning colors of

and a 3D movie.

fall, alumni enjoyed lunch, followed

We encourage alumni to attend any and

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alumni community

Faculty & Staff | N o t e s Denise Asbury,

previously the

director of annual

giving and alumni

services, was recently

named director of development for King University.

Jewel Bell, executive administrative assistant for Communications, welcomed her first great-great-great-grand-daughter, Atierrah Capshaw Feb. 21, 2013. Atierrah and her mother, Jewel’s great-great-grand-daughter, Whitney Capshaw, reside in Harriman, Tenn.

Nancy Beverly was

recently nominated and

chosen to participate

in the East Tennessee

Regional Leadership

Class of 2014. The program is part of the East Tennessee Regional Leadership Association. Nancy’s class includes approximately 40 students from the counties in East Tennessee.

Lori C. Byington (’85), assistant professor of English, published twice during 2014.

In March, her short story, “Apples to Apples,” was included in an Appalachian women’s anthology titled, “Broken Petals,” published

by Jan-Carol Publishing/Little Creek Books, Inc. Lori’s article covering Abingdon’s Heartwood Center, “Thursday Jam Sessions and The Virginia Highlands Festival,” was published in the summer issue of Carolina Mountain Life Magazine. The link is cmlmag.com. A second article detailing the Gray Fossil Site and the ETSU and General Shale Natural History Museum is included in the Carolina Mountain Life Magazine’s fall issue.

Donna Felty recently completed the requirements to become a certified Federal Advisor through the Partnership for Public Service (www.ourpublicservice.org). She was also one of two Career Center professionals to be invited to participate as a panelist in the Partnership’s Federal Advisor Training.

Dr. Amy L. Knowles, associate professor of Nursing, has been chosen to serve as the director of Global Nursing Development for the Medical Benevolence Foundation (mbfoundation.org). She will work with nursing schools and hospitals in developing countries and serve as a resource for nursing and healthcare. Initially, she will partner with schools in Haiti, Africa, and other developing nations in an effort to strengthen their programs and services.

Dr. Bill Linderman,

professor of

Mathematics, wife

Elizabeth, and big

brother, Henry,

welcomed Benjamin William, on Aug. 7. Ben weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces.

Kristi Reynolds,

assistant vice president

of GPS Enrollment

Management Knoxville,

was recently recognized

as the 2014 Woman of the Year for the Smoky Mountain Sevier Chapter of American Business Women’s Association. She served the organization as vice president from 2011-2012 and president from 2012-2014.

Dr. Andrew Simoson, professor of Mathematics, recently published four articles.

The first, “Periodicity domains and the transit of Venus,” appeared in the April 2014 issue of the American Mathematical Monthly, pages 283-298. “Bilbo and the Last Moon of Autumn” appeared in the April 2014 issue of Math Horizons, pages 5-9. Two of Dr. Simoson’s watercolor paintings also appeared with the article. His article, “Mancala as Nim,” which appeared in the September 2014 issue of the College Mathematics Journal, was co-authored with Rhianna Fillers (’15) and colleague Dr. Bill Linderman, professor of Mathematics. Dr. Simoson’s fourth article, a review of the book, “Will You be Alive Ten Years from Now?,” by Paul Nahin, appeared in the fall 2014 issue of the Mathematical

Intelligencer. During 2014, Dr. Simoson also served as an AP Calculus reader for a week in Kansas City, grading exams taken by high-schoolers, along with 700 other mathematicians from every state in the union.

Dr. Craig Streetman, assistant professor of Philosophy and Director of the Snider Honors Program, presented a paper entitled “Conceptions of Immortality in Aristotle’s De Anima III.5” at the 59th Annual Florida Philosophical Association Conference in Deland, Florida. He also published an article in the Journal Documenti e studi sulla tradizione filosofica medieval out of Pisa, Italy. In addition, he published an article on al-Fārābīfor The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam.

Jessica W. Swiney (’09), registrar and director of Registration and Records, completed her Master of Business Administration from Averett University in April 2013.

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Class | N o t e s Katharine (Wool) Parrish (’55) published the book “Anna Kate and the Secret Treasure” in Nov. 2013. The book is for young readers, ages 8-10, set in a Victorian house in Alabama in the late 1960s. In addition to her new publication, Katherine is also teaching classes in creative writing and is a children’s leader for her local Bible study fellowship.

Barbara (Keys) Bryner (’56) is currently working with the United Methodist Women’s Reading Program in her local church.

James W. Hagy (’56) recently published the book “History of Washington County, Virginia to 1865.”

Helen Lyon Barker (’57) welcomed her eighth great-grandchild, Emery Lynn. Emery is the daughter of Drs. Adam and Keeley Morrell, who live in Greenville, S.C.

Inocencio (Ino) Martinez (’61) On June 8, 2014, The Day of Pentecost, the last stained glass window in the nave of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Canton, Ga., was dedicated by the Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, Assisting Bishop of Atlanta. During the past 15 years, Ino designed and built all eight of the stained glass windows of St. Clement’s,

beginning with the circular window installed over the altar in 1999, including six gothic windows on either side of the nave and one for a classroom. Ino still has one more he would like to build, one for the Vesting Room.

sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges in Arlington, Va. He is currently the dean of Business, Humanities, and Continuing Education at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Va.

Constance (Connie) Nichols, MD, MS, FACEP (’79) was recently board certified in the subspecialty of Clinical Informatics.

Fewer than 500 physicians in the U.S. achieved this certification in this initial offering. Dr. Nichols, who graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1983, Texas Tech RAHC El Paso Residency Program in Emergency Medicine in 1986, and Northeastern University School of Continuing Studies with a master’s in Medical Informatics in 2010, is a clinical associate professor of Emergency Medicine and the director of the Division of Emergency Department Informatics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Jeremy Tittle (’93) is currently serving as the assistant men’s soccer coach at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He also serves as the college program advisor and soccer coach for Westminster AFC. He is married to Kristin Brookens and has a son named Connor Eric.

Martha Rhoton (’80) received the Chancellor’s Award for Philanthropist of the Year in 2014 from the Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap, Va., where she worked for 22 years as an assistant librarian.

Julie Ane Davis Vande Brake (’93) and husband Timothy Robert Vande Brake welcomed their son, Peter Cornelius, on July 9, 2014. He joins siblings Sarah, Emma, Timothy, and Anna Rose. The family resides in Rochester, N.Y.

Tad Reeve (’80) is the sports editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press in St. Paul, Minn. He and his wife of 23 years, Maria, live in St. Paul and have three children: Hunter, Alexandra, and Cameron.

Kevin Ratliff (’90) recently completed the John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute

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Laura Ingram (’94) began the Ph.D. program in Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Tech in the fall of 2014.

Janna (Ekstrom) Sampson (’97), husband Jeff, and big sister Alyssa welcomed daughter Natalie Rebekah on April 7, 2014.

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alumni community

Class | N o t e s

Doug Smith (’99)

is currently

teaching Bible,

history, and logic

at Cornerstone

Christian Academy in Abingdon, Va. He serves as a supply preacher, Tri-Cities area representative, and instructor for the Cumberland Area Pulpit Supply. He blogs at capsministry.com and has written a few self-published books. Doug is presently enrolled as a distance student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. In 2003, he married Krystal Cargill. With his wife and with his band, Doug Smith & the Wayfaring Strangers, he enjoys performing Johnny Cash tributes, traditional gospel, and folk music. Doug and Krystal are members of Fellowship Chapel, and reside with their five children in Bristol, Va.

Robert (Robbie) Stanton (’99) graduated in 2014 from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Master of Social Work degree program with a concentration in Clinical Social Work. He is currently working as a school social worker with Chesterfield County Public Schools in Chesterfield, Va.

Katie (Hart) Soto (’00) and husband David Soto welcomed their first child, Jorie Isabella on June 7, 2014.

Bethany Innes (’03) married Demar Bonnemere on July 2013. They currently reside in Durham, N.C.

Bryon Neufeld (’04) received his

MBA in 2013

from Cornell

University’s

Johnson School of Business. He also summited Mount Blanca in

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the Colorado Rockies in 2014, which stands more than 14,300 feet tall. He currently works in Lakewood, Colo., at Electro Magnetic Applications.

Sarah (Osteen)

Wallace (’04)

husband, Joseph,

and siblings Wade

and Reagan,

welcomed Maggie

Adelaide Wallace

on Feb. 3, 2014.

Maggie Adelaide was 8 pounds 1 ounce and 20 inches long.

Nicole (Schwenke)

Fitts (’06) and

husband Jared

welcomed son

Everett Stephen

into the world on

March 30, 2014.

Everett weighed

9 pounds and

measured 21.5 inches. The Fitts family reside in Lynchburg, Va. Nicole is currently working as a graphic designer for Montgomery Publishing in Salem, Va.

Stan Hickam (’08) started his own business, Above the Tie, LLC., (www.abovethetie.com), selling shaving products and supplies. Above the Tie, LLC has been trademarked, and Stan’s razor head design has received “Patent Pending” status from the national Patent Office.

Christy McGriff (’09) launched the Be Still and

Live Ministry,

whose focus is

on uncovering

God’s truth for

a simple life

in the midst of

a society that

has no tolerance for stillness. The passion of this ministry is to inspire simplicity in the hearts of women.

Christy’s personal mission is ‘to have a positive impact on others’ lives by honoring God and living with simplicity. She desires to inspire others to do the same. Christy’s website is www.bestillandlive.org.

Debra Coleman (’10) is currently working as a nurse in the mental health field. She is also teaching through three area colleges in both their RN and LPN programs and is currently working toward her Master of Nursing specializing in Nursing Education at King.

Tiffany Harris (’12) was recently promoted from producer to reporter at 59News in Ghent, W.Va.

Bill Hartley (’13) was recently elected to a four-year term as a member of the Bristol Virginia City Council. He completed his MBA at King in 2013.

Kenneth McVey (’13) recently

began his studies

at Liberty University’s

College of Osteopathic

Medicine to

become a Doctor

of Osteopathic Medicine.

Derek Evans (’14) recently accepted a position with Forest Labs headquartered in New York City, N.Y., as a pharmaceutical sales rep.

We would love to

hear from you!

Send your updates to Michael Webb, director of alumni relations, at mcwebb@king.edu.

alumni community

Remembering One Who Changed the World At King University, not far from the campus Oval, sits the

developing the first

Tadlock-Wallace House, which houses the Peeke School of

pronunciation structures for

Christian Mission, named in honor of Catherine Peeke, a 1947

their language. This resulted

graduate of then King College.

in Catherine earning her PhD

Catherine Peeke, born on April 1, 1924, passed away on Sept.

7, 2014, after a lifetime dedicated to spreading the Word of God to those who previously had no access.

in Anthropological Linguistics from Indiana University.

Following the receipt of her

After graduating from King College and Columbia Bible

PhD in 1968, Catherine was

College, now Columbia International University, and teaching

joined in Ecuador by Carolyn

school for two years, Catherine went to work for Wycliffe Bible

Orr, Rosie Jung, and Pat Kelly.

Translators in 1949 at the age of 25. Her first assignments laid

While living in the jungle in

the groundwork for translations for the Andoa in Peru and the

grass huts on stilts with the tribe,

Zparo in Ecuador.

the ladies shared the gospel,

“

taught the tribe members to read and write, all while translating

Because of what she said and did,

the Waodani language into writing for the first time. This would

I believed.

later lead to the first New Testament in their native language.

Catherine lived among the tribe for more than 30 years,

Catherine then volunteered, alongside three families and two other single ladies, to transfer to Ecuador as missionaries to a tribe whose name, Waodani, means savage. The Waodani,

helping to transform their lives from that of a cannibalistic state to one of Christianity.

In 2001, attending the dedication ceremony for the Peeke

who were cannibals, killed five of the missionaries in 1956. The

School of Christian Mission was one of the tribal warriors who

events were documented in the recent films, “End of the Spear”

had killed the first five missionaries in 1956. Mincaye Enqueri,

and “Beyond the Gates of Splendor.”

through a translator, said of Catherine Peeke, “Because of what

Around 1960, Catherine joined Rachel Saint (sister of one of the slain missionaries) to live with the Waodani, teaching

she said and did, I believed.” That is a testimony for which we should all strive.

the tribe about Christ while learning their language and

KING ALUMNI

KING PROFESSORS

KING BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Annette Johnson Lowder (’37) Feb. 15, 2014

Deborah Bays Daugherty Alonzo Jan. 16, 2014

Dr. Ed Hatcher, Feb. 13, 2014

James H. Leonard, Jr. (’39) June 6, 2014

Dr. Dale Brown October 10, 2014

Rev. Allen Eugene Morrison (’53) June 6, 2014

Ilene Boyd Janson March 6, 2014

Dorothy Faye Correll Quesenberry (’59) Oct. 3, 2013

Betty Trexell Kuhnert June 18, 2014

Elise Ann Kiser (’89) Dec. 7, 2013

Mary Washburn Fisher Landrum Feb. 12, 2014

David Richard McRae (’05) Sept. 4, 2014

Dr. Louis Emil (Lou) Mattison April 10, 2014

Sally Virginia Sykes Gent (’10) Sept. 17, 2014 Jimmie Richard Sampson (’11) Dec. 31, 2013

Dr. Robert L. Vann, Feb. 1, 2014

InMemoriam

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