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KING’SHerald Fall 2011

ALUMNI MAGAZINE | VOLUME 8 | NUMBER 1

president ’ s

address Transformation Amid Tradition Throughout King’s history, the College has set itself apart by offering a vigorous and broad education while cultivating a strong spiritual character. Our historic motto, Ecclesiae et Litteris, for Church and for learning, indisputably describes the core ideals for which King was founded. These same ideals continue to be fostered today as King continues to transition into the 21st Century.

When contemplating the traditional aspects of King, we are brought back to the sound of bagpipes as students walk the Oval on their first day and again as they graduate, convocations in the Chapel, conversations of spirit and intellect throughout the classrooms on campus, & shouts of spirited acclamation as the Tornado take on their competition.

Amid these treasured traditions, transformational initiatives are taking place throughout the College. From the addition of innovative programming such as the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program, to the completion of our first full year as a NCAA Division II member, King continues to advance opportunities not only for the King community, but for the region.

Through cooperative regional partnerships, King’s mission of building meaningful lives for achievement and cultural transformation is being further realized through the development of an allopathic medical school, the proposed King School of Medicine & Health Sciences Center.

Every member of the King community plays a vital role in both upholding our historic identity and broadening the collegiate experience.

As we grow, we will continue to reflect upon a long and vibrant heritage, while looking forward to continued success.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gregory D. Jordan President

Contents

ON THE COVER Danny McBride of

Dundee, Scotland during Commencement Spring 2011, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

Fall 2011 | Volume 8 | Number 1 The King’s Herald is published by the King College Marketing & Development Offices.

FEATURES

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3 Nursing Adds Family Nurse

president

Practitioner Trac

Dr. Gregory D. Jordan vice president of marketing

King’s School of Nursing adds FNP Trac to the Master of

& development

LeAnn Hughes

Science in Nursing degree program.

chief development officer

John W. King - jwking@king.edu

6 Alumni Celebrate 85 Years

director of annual giving

Denise Asbury - dasbury@king.edu director of alumni

of Dogwood

& career services

Classmates, their families, and guests gathered to reminisce

Finley Green - flgreen@king.edu

and reconnect during the annual Dogwood celebration.

the k i n g ’ s h e r a l d s ta f f

8 A New Initiative for King College &

editor

Laura Boggan

Southwest Virginia

contributing editors

Proposed King School of Medicine & Health Sciences

LeAnn Hughes Sarah Clevinger

Center finds home in Abingdon, Virginia.

graphic designers

14 New King Blows into Town

Courtney Meyer Angie Peterson

Tornado Athletics crowns new mascot.

photographers

Andy Olson Earl Carter Katie Bowles BA (‘11) MBA (‘12) Jacob Strang (‘13) Fred Foy Strang Adam Robinson (‘12)

DEPAR TMENT S DEPAR TMENT S

contributing writers

Laura Boggan Ryan Gasser Jacob Strang (‘13)

2 Campus News

20 Where Are They Now?

our mission

12 Buechner Institute

22 Alumni Community

To build meaningful lives for achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.

13 Performing & Visual Arts

23 Faculty and Staff Notes

14 Athletics

25 Class Notes

18 Mission Trips

29 In Memorium

our vision

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

campus

news King Alumna Presents at Conference in Italy

R

ekek Negga, King College alumna

Offspring and Reproductive Toxicity,”

underscore the importance of using C.

and staff member, presented at the

gave a platform presentation as a part of

elegans as a neurotoxicological animal

Third International Conference on

the conference. Negga’s talk focused on

model in international labs.”

Alternatives for Developmental

data generated in the lab of Vanessa A.

Neurotoxicity Testing in Varese, Italy in

Fitsanakis, Ph.D., assistant professor and

May 2011. The conference, hosted by

chair of the biology department at King

the European Commission Joint Research

College, as well as data from the senior

Centre, focused on advancing the science

thesis project of Megan Johnson, who

of developmental neurotoxicity for better

graduated from King in May 2011,

safety evaluation. The conference was

summa cum laude with honors in

attended by more than 100 scientists,

independent study in biology from

researchers, academicians, and

Fitsanakis’ lab. In her presentation,

representatives from industries, and other

Negga discussed how the Fitsanakis

organizations from more than 20 countries,

lab uses microscopic, transparent worms

all concerned with children’s health,

to model what happens to the nervous

alternatives to animal testing methods,

system following exposure to herbicides

and environmental protection.

containing active ingredient glyphosate.

Negga, leading author on the abstract

“The selection of our abstract was

entitled “Treatment of Caenorhabditis

monumental,” said Fitsanakis. “We are

elegans with Glyphosate suggests

encouraged our research will further

Rekek Negga is an ‘09 graduate of King College and is currently King’s Toxicology Lab Manager.

King Receives 40 Under Forty Award

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very year since 1993, The Business

Virginia, are involved in their communities

Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/

and show the potential to be a leader in

Virginia honors the region’s top young

the business community during the next

business professionals. Greg King, recently

decade. The 2011 honorees were inducted

appointed assistant vice president for

into the highly respected group during a

enrollment management traditional

gala on Oct. 28 and were featured in the

undergraduate for King College, was

magazine’s November issue.

among this year’s award recipients. King

previously served as the College’s director

the 40 Under Forty designation include

of undergraduate recruitment and

LeAnn Hughes, vice president of market-

admissions since 2008. He is a 2003

ing and development; Jim Donahue, vice

graduate of King College.

president for business operations and chief

financial officer; and Micah Crews, associate

The 40 Under Forty award recipi-

Previous King College recipients of

ents are 39 years of age or younger, live

vice president for enrollment management

and work in East Tennessee or Southwest

GPS and online.

Nursing

Adds

Family Nurse Practitioner

Trac to Master’s Program

W

ith the rekindling of classes this August, King College’s

School of Nursing officially began offering the Family

programs leading to the Master of Science in Nursing with

In 2006, King College was approved to offer graduate

Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration as part of Master of

concentrations in Nursing Administration, or a combined Nursing

Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program.

Administration/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA),

Nursing Education, and Clinical Nurse Specialist, and as of Aug.

“We are delighted to add the Family Nurse Practitioner

program to King’s School of Nursing and Graduate & Professional

2011, Family Nurse Practitioner.

Studies curriculum,” said Dr. Paul Percy, provost for King College.

“King College recognizes the increasing medical need within our

said Lizanne Elliott, assistant professor of nursing. “There are not

community and the surrounding region. We are committed to the

enough providers to fill the need in primary care. We have had

development of programs designed to help meet those needs.”

a large interest by students in this region to obtain their Nurse

Practitioner education, to be part of the healthcare reform that is

The MSN program, accredited by the Commission on

“Nationally there is more of an emphasis on primary care,”

Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the

taking place, and become primary care providers.”

Tennessee Board of Nursing, prepares professional nurses for a

specialty role in advanced practice nursing, leadership in the

and physician. A Nurse Practitioner is a nurse with advanced

nursing profession as nursing administrators and educators, and

practice preparation with clinical skills who can diagnose and

for future doctoral studies. Students learn the advanced theoretical

treat patients with minor acute illnesses & stable chronic illnesses.

knowledge and practice skills needed to function in increasingly

complex health care settings.

Elliott. “In this first cohort of 13 for the FNP trac, we are seeing

students who come from a wide range of backgrounds including

“The new FNP concentration provides graduates with

Family Nurse Practitioner’s help to fill a role between nurse

“The options are limitless as far as what a FNP can do,” said

advanced practice role preparation, knowledge, and diagnostic

areas such as neonatal, pediatrics, obstetrics, ICU, emergency,

reasoning skills in the care of children and adults across all ages

many other clinic offices.”

within a family framework,” said Dr. Johanne Quinn, dean for

King’s School of Nursing. “This culturally sensitive care includes

over 20 months, one day per week. The curriculum contains a

health promotion, disease prevention, and management of

minimum of 600 hours of required clinical practice in pediatrics,

common acute and chronic long-term health alterations, and

women’s health and adult care, most of which may be arranged

occurs in health department clinics, private practice offices, HMO

by the student in her or his own community. Graduates of the

clinics, community-based health centers, hospital clinics and

program and those who complete the FNP post-master’s certificate

units, and other settings providing health care where our nurses

are eligible to sit for the national certification examination admin-

are committed to providing quality, cost-effective care.”

istered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or

The FNP curriculum requires 45 credit hours to be taken

the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

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news

New Dean Named for King’s School of Business & Economics

K

ing College’s School of Business & Economics has a new dean

As a faith-based institution, we should teach our students how

and professor of business. Dr. Todd H. Erickson, named to

their beliefs affect their decisions in the business world.

the position at the end of the spring 2011 term, brings a wealth of

academic and corporate experience to this position.

the interests of the students and the college,” Erickson continued.

“We must not only have the attitude of servants when we interact

“We are thrilled to have Todd on our team,” said Dr.

“I am blessed to join a faculty that works very hard to serve

Paul Percy, provost for King College. “His proven record is

with our students, but we must also actively provide some

a testament to the leadership he will provide for the College’s

meaningful service within our community, I envision our faculty

School of Business & Economics.”

working with projects that both coincide with the mission and

Erickson’s initial vision for King’s

vision of the college and are also relatable within the framework

School of Business & Economics is

of study in the classroom.”

one of infusing faith within the

curriculum. “Having faith be a part

of Arts in economics with honors from Wheaton College,

of our conversation as a School of

where he was a member of Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta

Business is paramount. It allows us

Epsilon. He also received a Master of Management degree with

to look at how we can actively

a specialization in marketing and finance from Northwestern

bring our faith into the various

University’s Kellogg School of Management, and a Doctor of

business disciplines. My beliefs

Business Administration in marketing from Anderson University’s

influence how I look at marketing.

Falls School of Business.

Originally from Chicago, Ill., Erickson received his Bachelor

King Biology Department Receives Grant for DNA Analyzer

T

he King College Biology Department received a grant

at a much higher level than we have been able in the past. The

award this spring from Li-Cor Biosciences Genomics

equipment also provides us with the opportunity to do either

Education Matching Funds (GEMF) Program. The grant enabled

more experiments, or more sophisticated experiments because of

the department to attain a Li-Cor 4300S DNA Analysis

the timesavings this system offers. Providing our students with

System. “Three of the four full-time faculty members of the

equipment and methodologies, which more closely reflect

biology department have used molecular methodologies in their

contemporary research protocols,

own research,” said Dr. John Graham, associate professor of

permits us the opportunity to better

biology. “In addition, all three have overseen student research in

prepare those graduates of ours

the previous two years, and are planning to be involved in more.

who will be entering research

The DNA Analyzer considerably expands what our faculty can

programs upon their departure from

pursue with their student-researchers and extends the options

King College.”

they have for research on this campus.

“We have made a significant transition to inquiry based

learning in our department, and have traditionally done quite a number of molecular biology protocols in our student labs,” said Graham. “The Li-Cor 4300S would allow us to do molecular labs 4 | KING’S HERALD ALUMNI MAGAZINE

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effectively to create action in the world.

“Another way of thinking of QEP is as our signature

curriculum improvement project on campus,” continued Roberts. “In 2007, faculty determined the QEP focus that would have the broadest impact was improvement of written and oral

any people hear the phrase,

communication skills. This goal has resonated throughout the

Quality Enhancement Plan, and

faculty, staff, and students.”

automatically think assessment. For Matt Roberts, associate dean

of teaching and educational development for King College, those

Currently, there are 14 unique projects across campus including

three words represent best practices for the King community.

the creation of a sound lab for theatre students; the development

of a blog to accompany a campus read for a Buechner lecturer,

According to “Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for

QEP has positively influenced programs throughout campus.

Quality Enhancement,” by the Commission on Colleges –

engaging faculty, staff, and students; addition of peer instructors,

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, “The Commission

students leaders chosen from the Launch committee, to assist a

on Colleges expects institutions to dedicate themselves to

faculty partner in teaching the First Year Experience course; and

enhancing the quality of their programs and services within the

development of student writing skills in a second language; along

context of their missions, resources, and capacities, and to create

with many other projects.

an environment in which teaching, public service, research, and

learning occur. The concept of quality enhancement is at the

commented, “This has changed the culture among some of the

heart of the Commission’s philosophy of accreditation…”

theatre students. They now have an understanding of what QEP

is and its importance.”

“We need to be able to show how our QEP flows from our

Chris Slaughter, associate professor of theatre for King,

mission statement,” said Roberts. “It is a logical connection to say

that if you are going to build meaningful lives of achievement

enhancement,” said Roberts. “The key is curricular integration.

and have cultural transformation in Christ, you must have the

The hope is the QEP projects will become a best practice for

necessary communication skills to articulate the change you want

faculty, thereby further increasing the quality of education.”

King Commencement

T

he King College Oval was full of celebration during King’s

Spring 2011 Commencement

“It is all about continuous improvement and quality

Enrollment Surpasses 2K

K

ing College’s campuses are buzzing with new and returning students as the College announced its official enrollment

numbers for fall 2011. For the twelfth consecutive year, King’s

Ceremonies as 304 students were

enrollment has broken the College’s previous records. King’s total

awarded diplomas for undergraduate,

student body now stands at 2,127, a nine percent increase over

graduate, and professional studies

last year’s count.

degrees. Eager graduates welcomed

words of wisdom from speaker James

president of King College. “Despite weakened economic

K. A. Smith, professor of philosophy

conditions, King continues to thrive through the development

at Calvin College. In efforts to accommodate graduates, and their

of quality academic programming and cultivation of our Graduate

family and friends, Fall 2010 Commencement was held, for the

& Professional Studies (GPS) programs.”

first time, at Tennessee High School’s Viking Hall, where degrees were conferred upon 330 students.

“We couldn’t be more delighted,” said Dr. Greg Jordan,

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Alumni Celebrate 85Years of Dogwood A

lumni and friends of King College joined in celebration

Chapel Hill. During his 37-year career at UNC, he served as an

in April 2011 for King’s 85th annual Dogwood Weekend.

instructor for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Over 325 classmates, their families, and guests gathered to

The last 13 years of his tenure, Briscoe served as assistant to the

reminisce and reconnect.

Chair of the physics department.

Events for the weekend included such favorites as the Jay

The Young Alumni Achievement Award was presented

Baumgardner Memorial Golf Classic, alumni soccer, and baseball

to Jasen Eige, class of 1994. After attending King College,

games. Another favorite, the picnic on the Oval, had to be

Jasen earned his master’s degree in public policy and his Juris

transitioned indoors to Maclellan Hall when rain showers took

Doctorate degree at Regent University. In 2006, he was

hold. The PVA Department’s spring play, brought down the house

promoted to senior assistant attorney general and later served

with the Broadway classic “Pippin.”

as acting section chief for the government services portion of the

During the annual alumni celebration, several individuals

section. In 2007, Eige began serving as chief of staff and counsel

were recognized for exceptional achievement in their career field,

to then Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell, and, in 2009, he

remarkable service to King, and commitment to serving as leaders

joined Governor McDonnell’s gubernatorial campaign as chief

in their communities.

counsel. In 2010, Governor McDonnell appointed Eige as

counselor and senior advisor to the Governor.

The Distinguished Alumni of the Year award was presented

to Dr. Charles “Vic” Briscoe. Briscoe graduated from King in

1952 with a Bachelor of Science in physics. He taught physics

Smith Green, class of 1979. During her 32-year career with King

and math at King until 1954. In 1953, Briscoe married Betsy

College, Carol has worked in development, at the switchboard,

Harrington, class of 1954. Vic continued his education at The

in student services, financial aid, enrollment management and

Rice Institute in Houston, Texas, where he earned both his

registration and records. Carol currently serves as student

master’s and doctorate degrees in physics.

support specialist to students in the Graduate & Professional

Studies programs. Green’s volunteer efforts include packing exam

In 1958, Vic joined the University of North Carolina at

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The recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award was Carol

The award recognizes their commitment

breakfast, serving as class agent and the

to King as well as their lifetime of service

staff campaign co-chair in 2008.

and achievement. This year, the Legacy

Award recognized the McClintock family.

Studies Award was presented to an alumna/

John W. McClintock, Jr. of Richlands, Va.,

alumnus who exemplifies the College’s

had a plan to ensure his three sons received

goals of excellence, achievement, and

an exceptional education. He chose King

stewardship. This year, the GPS Award

College as the foundation for his son’s

was presented to Patrick Kane, an

outstanding careers. His vision came to be

Emmy-nominated producer with nearly

with the graduation of John McClintock lll

25 years’ experience in advertising,

in 1974, Michael McClintock in 1976, and

marketing, and communications. Kane

Patrick McClintock in 1987.

is senior vice president of marketing

communications for Wellmont Health

upon Ralph Buchanan, class of 1938, and

System. He is a graduate of Saint

May Joe Craig, class of 1941, for their

Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind.,

life-long commitment to the King College

where he received a bachelor’s degree

mission. They were both presented with

in communications and theater arts, and

certificates of appreciation, and two

of King College where he earned his

dogwood trees were planted on campus in

Master of Business Administration.

their honor.

In 2009, King College conveyed a

Carol Smith Green (‘79)

Special honors were also bestowed

Jasen Eige (‘94)

The Graduate and Professional

Dr. Charles “Vic” Briscoe (‘52)

care packages, hosting the 50-plus

new award, the Legacy Award. King is blessed to have numerous families who have made attending King “a family affair.”

Patrick Kane (‘09)

Dogwood Alumni Soccer Game

Pictured left to right: John W. McClintock, Jr., John W. McClintock III, and Patrick McClintock

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news

A New Initiative for King College and Southwest Virginia

W

hen the founders of King College envisioned the future

endeavored not only to follow the tradition of excellence set by

of the School, did they foresee the College expanding

the College’s founders, but to go beyond what is expected. With

its borders, beyond Bristol, into neighboring Southwest Virginia,

immense health care needs throughout our region, we felt a

to develop a School of Medicine? It is possible. The founders,

responsibility to our community to take action. Through the

manifesting a zeal for education, set forth to create a school

creation of the proposed King School of Medicine & Health

deeply rooted in classical and scientific education that would

Sciences Center, we will provide an enhanced medical education

develop both the moral as well as the intellectual man.

experience for students, assist in satisfying the prominent health

care gaps, and further advance both workforce and economic

Although times have changed considerably since King

first opened its doors in 1867, the mission of the School remains

development in our region.”

much the same: to educate students in an academically rigorous

and collegiate setting integrating faith, scholarship, service,

regional health care systems, local and state governments, and the

and career, leading to meaningful lives of achievement and

community at large. The proposed King School of Medicine has

cultural transformation.

had significant conversations with health care systems in the

region regarding secondary clinical support.

In November 2008, King College first announced its plans

The proposed School will be a partnership between King,

to develop a four-year allopathic school of medicine. King

College president, Dr. Greg Jordan asserted, “King has always

with the Abingdon Town Council & the Washington County

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On Sept. 16, 2011, King College met in a joint meeting

Board of Supervisors to formally sign an Execution of Agreement, committing to partnering with King to move the allopathic medical school project forward.

Abingdon agreed to a financial

commitment of $3.5 million and up to seven parcels of land, totaling 36 acres at Stone Mill Technology and Business Park, valued at $4 million. Washington County’s Board of Supervisors also made a financial commitment of $7.5 million to the venture.

Jordan said, “We are delighted to

Regional Clinical Facility

announce the proposed King School of Medicine & Health Sciences Center will be located at the Stone Mill Technology

perspectives,” said Mumpower. “It’s a win-

her facility would provide cutting-edge

and Business Park and adjacent properties

win situation for the people of Abingdon,

opportunities for King medical students to

of the business park in Abingdon, Va.

Washington County and the surrounding

have access to state-of-the-art technology

The announcement of our partnerships

region – in terms of job creation, business

and medical education.

with Abingdon and Washington County

development and healthcare options.”

provides the momentum to transition to

has secured the option on purchasing 15

the next phase in implementing this

conference, King revealed a public private

During a subsequent news

project. We look forward to exciting days ahead.” Abingdon Mayor Ed Morgan and Washington County Board Chair Dulcie Mumpower called the announcement “transformational” in its projected impact on the region’s health care and economy.

“The Town of Abingdon is proud

“We are known for our commitment to the arts and education and high technology.

We also want to stand out as a community

additional acres of land from Highlands Union Bank, located adjacent to Stone

“Jobs, education, a growing economy, and improved health care will all stem from this visionary project.”

to welcome the proposed King School of Medicine to our community,” said Morgan.

King College also announced it

Mill Park to grow its med school campus.

Ron Proffitt, the newly inaugurated

president of Virginia Highlands Community College, reported King College is also in discussion with his school to enhance the pipeline of educational opportunities for VHCC students at both the Higher

– Delegate Terry Kilgore,

Ed Center and eventually at the proposed

1st District Virginia House of Delegates

Sciences Center. He expressed excitement

King School of Medicine & Health about new opportunities in allied health

wholly committed to medical education in

and STEM (Science, Technology,

order for our region to reap extraordinary

Engineering and Math) programs through

gains. We are grateful to Washington

partnership with the Southwest Virginia

this collaborative venture.

County for partnering with us to make this

Higher Education Center to house a

vision a reality.”

substantial portion of the medical

on the site of the new proposed King

“Our board carefully considered this

education program. Higher Ed Center

School of Medicine & Health Sciences

decision from both economic and practical

executive director Rachel Fowlkes said

Center,Virginia Tobacco Indemnification

At a news conference on Sept. 28

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and Community Revitalization Commis-

medical school, [and] King College . . .

now moved into the next phase of its

sion Chairman Terry Kilgore and fellow

It shows they want to have a focus on

development. “We are in the process of

VTC members agreed to a combination of

expanding higher education opportunities

performing a national search to fill the role

financial, land and in-kind contributions

in the technology areas like health care as

of founding dean for the school, and are

for the allopathic medical school to match

a long-term strategy. We know we need

continuing our efforts in reaching our goal

the largest grant ever awarded by the

more doctors and primary care in the rural

for private fund-raising,” said Jordan.

commission in its 12-year history – a total

areas. What better way

of $25 million, which initiates progress

to do it than have a

for the construction phase of the medical

medical school in

school.

the backyard?”

“As a group committed to

Studies show

accelerating regional transformation so all

potential annual

residents enjoy expansive opportunities

economic

for education, employment and cultural

impact for

enrichment, the Tobacco Commission

the region

confirms the $25 million match to our

increases to

original offer in October 2009 toward

as much as $1

the proposed King School of Medicine,”

billion once the

Patient Centered Medical Home

“We have also assembled a steering committee comprised of Rural Medicine/ members of the health care Clinical industry nationwide, along Environment with experts in diverse fields whom we Longitudinal Clinical Experience

Research

have come to know and trust in guiding our

decision-making to Case-Based Learning

arrive at a leading medical Scholarships

Kilgore said in addressing a crowd of more

school, an affiliated

than 250 people from within a 150-mile

research campus & a

radius of the Abingdon area. “Jobs,

medical corridor, likely to

education, a growing economy, and

develop around the medical school, reach

important communications with the

improved health care will all stem from

their full productivity by 2035. Other

LCME, the Liaison Committee on Medical

this visionary project. We’re excited to

benefits include new neighborhoods,

Education, which is the nationally recog-

see its launch in the coming months.”

schools, retail, banking and commercial

nized accrediting authority for its medical

opportunities to support the anticipated

education programs which lead to M.D.

State of Virginia said, “I’m very excited at

increase in population.

degrees at U.S. medical schools. King is

what the Tobacco Commission has done

taking the necessary next steps toward

with their investments in Carillion’s

Medicine & Health Sciences Center has

Governor Bob McDonnell, of the

The proposed King School of

education model for our school of medicine. “In

addition, we have established

achieving accreditation.”

For more information visit schoolofmedicine.king.edu.

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news

New Programs Offered at Knoxville Campus

K

ing offers programs specifically designed with the adult

thinking, communication, presentation, and design skills. Both

learner in mind through the College’s Graduate and

programs combine core programming essentials to its discipline,

Professional Studies (GPS) program, as well as numerous courses

and are complemented by integrated courses in the liberal arts.

for students who wish to transition from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.

The result is an academically advanced experience designed to empower the student with excellent writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Both degree options incorporate the management knowledge, philosophy, skills, theory, and tools necessary for a successful career.

Career fields open to Psych students include areas such as caseworker, probation officer, behavioral analyst, residential/ group home program coordinator, child protective services, or human resources. The program also provides a strong background for continuing to a graduate degree which can lead to careers as psychologists, social workers, researchers, educators, and licensed therapists.

A bachelor’s degree in Communication opens career options such as public relations, media, non-profit administration, internal

GPS students at King’s Knoxville location, The

affairs, politics, sales, online business content designer, grant

Village at Hardin Valley, will have the opportunity to study the two most recent additions to the program - Bachelor of Science

writing, event planning, or research.

Other degree offerings at King’s Knoxville location,

in Psychology (Psych) and Bachelor of Science in

The Village at Hardin Valley, include Bachelor of Business

Communication (Comm).

Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science in Nursing for

The Psychology and Communication degree programs are designed to prepare students for careers with excellent analytical

Registered Nurses (RN-BSN), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

One night a week, 16 months Locations throughout Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee

gps.king.edu

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buechner

institute

In the Grand Scheme of Things Buechner Institute Addresses Issues of Faith and Culture

“I

n the Grand Scheme of Things” is the theme for the 2011-

Paterson. The 2012

2012 Buechner Institute Lecture Series at King College. “Here

guest will be Pulitzer

we are, four years old already, and excited again about all of the

Prize winning author

good people and important ideas we are bringing to the Tri-Cities

Marilynne Robinson.

in coming months,” says Dale Brown, director of the Buechner

The spring program

Institute at King College. Founded in 2007, the Institute aims to

will follow-up with visits by Roberta Ahmansen, philanthropist

address issues of faith and culture for audiences in the region.

and author; Jaqueline Mendels Birn, a Holocaust survivor

representing the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum;

The fall line-up included an enlightening opening

convocation in September by Richard Ray, followed up by a

Iain Torrance, the president of Princeton Theological Seminary;

Labor Day concert with David Wilcox, critically acclaimed folk

and author Andy Crouch.

musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist. October’s lecturer’s

included NPR Religion commentator, Barbara Brown Hagerty;

New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon of Mitford fame.

interim vice chancellor/director of athletics at the University

Her series of novels featuring Father Tim, an Episcopal priest, and

of Tennessee, Joan Cronan; and assistant professor of Christian

the fictional village of Mitford, North Carolina, have sold more

spirituality from Duke Divinity School and noted author of “Girl

than 25 million copies.

Meets God,” Lauren Winner.

“and so many distractions and diversions have, perhaps, blunted

“In anticipation of Lauren Winner’s visit to campus, King’s

The Institute will close its year with a major event featuring

“We have too many channels these days,” says Brown,

Office of Student Affairs partnered with the Buechner Institute in

our curiosity. The work of the Buechner Institute is to offer

sponsoring a community read initiative,” said Matt Peltier, dean

opportunities for focused consideration, opportunities for

of students for King College. “Our goal is for the entire campus to

reflection. In the grand scheme of things, ideas matter. We

join in reading ‘Girl Meets God’ and to engage in a campus-wide

hope audiences will take advantage of this distinctive series of

conversation about Winner’s story… and our own stories.”

offering in our own neighborhood.”

The spring 2012 program will begin with the celebration

of the Institute’s anniversary on January 28 with the Buechner Lectureship. Past lectureship speakers have been Frederick Buechner, Barbara Brown Taylor, Ron Hansen, & Katherine

2011–2012 Lecture Series

BU E C H N E R INSTITUTE at

Most of the Institute’s events are free, and all are open to the public. For more information on the Buechner Institute and available programs, visit www.buechnerinstitute.org.

Spring ‘12

“In the grand scheme of things, ideas matter.” — Dale Brown

Marilynne Robinson | January 28

Iain Torrance | March 5

Buechner Institute Annual Lectureship

10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel

7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church

Roberta Ahmanson | February 20 10:00 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Student Center Board Room

Jacqueline Mendels Birn | February 27

Andy Crouch | March 19 10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m., Bristol Public Library

Jan Karon | April 23 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church

10:30 a.m., King College Memorial Chapel

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Visit www.buechnerinstitute.org for more information.

Adam Robinson (‘12)

performing & visual

arts

Schedule of Events

JANUARY

Auditions: King College Theatre Spring Production January 17-19 | 7:30 p.m. | King’s Fine Arts Theatre

Abundance and Abandon King Theatre Program’s 2011– 2012 Season

FEBRUARY King College Trousdale Theatre Guild: “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett February 23-26 | 7:30 p.m. | King’s Fine Arts Theatre

K

MARCH ing College’s Theatre Program’s

drama. The New York Post calls Beckett’s

2011-2012 season titled,

work “…moving, often funny, grotesquely

“Abundance and Abandon,” presents

beautiful, and utterly absorbing.” Senior

a unique opportunity to explore ideas

theatre major Ian Charles will direct

of the human need for friendship and

“Waiting for Godot.”

companionship and the fear of

abandonment in an array of productions.

Theatre Guild showcases student directors,

designers, actors and technicians and aims

The season opened with the Twin

The King College Trousdale

King College Choirs and Symphony of the Mountains: The Messiah March 10 | 8:00 p.m.

SWVA Higher Education Center Music Program: Spring Convocation March 27 | 8:00 p.m.

King College Memorial Chapel

APRIL

City Radio Theatre presenting “Edgar

to engage our audience intensely with

King College Symphonic Band: Spring Concert

Allan Poe’s: Tales of Terror.” The Twin City

stimulating and often new works.

April 14 | 8:00 p.m. | Location TBA

Radio Theatre performs staged productions

of classic radio dramas from the 1930’s,

with its annual Dogwood Playhouse

King College Theatre’s Dogwood Playhouse: “A Year with Frog and Toad”

1940’s, and 1950’s. With its colorful hosts,

production as part of King College’s

thrilling plots, and live sound effects, radio

Dogwood Weekend. This year’s Dogwood

drama is a highly entertaining, distinctive

features the family-friendly musical, “A

family theatre experience.

Year with Frog and Toad,” book and lyrics

by Willie Reale, music by Robert Reale,

Studio 106 is King’s Theatre series of

King Theatre will close out its season

Music and Lyrics by Willie Reale, Music by Robert Reale, based on the books by Arnold Lobel April 19 (7:30 p.m.), April 20 (8:00 p.m.), April 21 (2:30 p.m.) | Paramount Center for the Arts King College Jazz/Gospel Choir, Women’s Ensemble: and All the King’s Men: Spring Concert

performances for the exploration of

and based on the books by Arnold Lobel.

April 28 | 8:00 p.m. | King College Memorial Chapel

challenging topics and the discovery of

The production takes place in the historic

MAY

innovative performance styles. Studio

Paramount Center for the Arts on April 19,

106 aims to expose audiences to the rich

20, and 21 with additional performance

King’s Symphonic Choir & Collegium Musicum: Commencement Concert

diversity of world dramatic literature

dates to be announced. The musical

and theory. Studio 106 presented Oliver

remains true to the original stories as it

Goldsmith’s riotous comedy “She Stoops

follows two great friends, the cheerful and

Department of Performing and Visual Arts

to Conquer,” in mid-November. Written in

popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad,

and associate professor of Theatre. “Our

1773, this comedy of manners continues to

through four fun-filled seasons.

mission is to develop creative abilities and

entertain and enlighten audiences today.

an understanding of the human experience

professional training program that engages

through engaging in the transformative

with “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel

our students and community members in

process of theatre as part of King

Beckett, presented by the King College

theatrical art encouraging reflection,

College’s mission to build meaningful lives

Trousdale Theatre Guild. Samuel Beckett’s

action, and stewardship in our community,”

of achievement and cultural transformation

seminal work is a masterpiece of absurd

said Elizabeth Dollar, chair of the

in Christ.”

The spring 2012 season continues

“King College Theatre is a pre-

May 4 | 8:15 p.m. | King College Memorial Chapel

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athletic

news

New King Blows into Town There’s a Twister on the Loose

O

n the dawn of the 2011-12 King College athletic season, a

Twister’s Story . . .

new face and personality has been welcomed that will inspire

cub in the jungles of a faraway country looking for a place

Twister began his life as a small

the King community for years to come. So long as King College

and meaning in his life. Not sure of what he could contribute

has existed, it has been known for its beautiful landscape,

toward society he set out on an adventure which took him over

incredible academics, ever-growing athletic program, and alumni

mountains, through jungles, across rivers and oceans, and straight

who proudly represent the College across the globe. Going

to New York City for a chance to find where he truly belonged.

forward, King will also be known for the new face leading the

charge for its athletic programs. In front of a packed house at the

lion with his mischievous personality, excitability, and need for

MacClellan Hall Dining Center, “Twister” was introduced as King

constant interaction from those around him. So, he set out on a

College’s official mascot, at the beginning of the fall semester.

second expedition with no real idea where his final destination

would be. By way of dirt roads, railroad tracks, and numerous

King students, faculty, and staff members crowded into

Twister quickly discovered the big city was no place for a

MacClellan Hall to celebrate Twister’s arrival on Friday, Sept. 2.

roadways, Twister crossed into the sister cities of Bristol, finally

Attendees witnessed Twister’s life story by video before he

feeling more “at home”.

made his grand entrance in front of the immense crowd. At

approximately 11:15 a.m. on Sept. 2, the legend of Twister began!

and general laborer around town just did not suit Twister. He

wanted more. On one of his many walks around the town, Twister

Twister is a fearless lion representing the determination and

Numerous career paths including a musician, pace car driver,

courage reflected in King’s adventure as a second-year NCAA

stumbled upon the School where legends were born. It was time

Division II institution. Equipped with King colors of navy blue

for him to begin his own legacy and King College was the place

and scarlet red, Twister dawns the number 11 on his back while

to do it. King became his home.

rallying those in Tornado Athletics and the King College

community. Twister has already been seen wandering in and

repay the College for his stay, he attempted many odd jobs

around Bristol and King’s campus but now will be a mainstay as

including a cook, cafeteria server, and librarian. However, like

he adventures to the various athletic events in support of King

many other jobs prior, they just did not work out. While walking

student-athletes.

outside of the Student Center Complex on campus, a light bulb

Twister did not begin his career at King as a mascot. To

went off in his head signaling a brilliant idea. After meeting with

If you are interested in Twister supporting your event with an appearance,

athletic director David Hicks and presenting his credentials, he

contact Ryan Gasser, sports information director for King College

became the College’s mascot, the face of King College and

athletics at 423.652.6368 or rsgasser@king.edu.

Tornado athletics.

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Tornado Athletics Simmer on 2010-11 Successes

K

ing College made a significant investment in the College’s

her weight class. The team also featured two runners-up at the

athletic program, supporting a move in membership from the

national level. Alli Ragan brought home gold at the Body Bar

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the

National Tournament and represented the U.S. at the World

National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). As part of the

Junior Championships in Romania, where she won a bronze

move, King applied for Division II membership and was admitted

medal. Men’s basketball housed a NCAA record holder when

beginning with the 2010-11 athletic season. In the College’s first

senior Mark Dockery set a national record for the highest

year following the move, King has made its entrance known while

number of three-point field goals per game.

making history.

in Conference Carolinas as an affiliate member. The Tornado

Highlighting team performances was the women’s Cross

King men’s volleyball was extended an invitation to play

Country team, led by Head Coach Peter Dalton. Under his

rattled off an impressive second half of the season and advanced

leadership the group finished the regular season ranked second

to the conference championship game.

in the Southeast region, granting them an automatic bid to the

NCAA Championships where they placed 22nd among Division

a plethora of individual accolades in the 2010-11 year. King

II teams. Not only did the cross country team excel on the course,

featured 41 NCCAA Student-Athletes of the Week honorees,

but they also finished with the highest team grade point average

20 All-Americans, 21 All-Academic Team awardees and 28

among all Division II cross country teams in the nation.

All-Region selections between their participation in the NCCAA

and NCAA. The Tornado put four teams in national tournaments,

Men’s and Women’s Track & Field also made an impact

Across King’s 24 athletic teams, the Tornado compiled

on the regional and national levels. Dalton led the women’s team

two placing seventh or better, and a regional champion.

to achieve King’s first-ever regional championship while the men

narrowly missed out on the regional championships with a third

conference for the first time since taking the step into NCAA

place finish in a very successful season.

Division II status. During the summer an agreement was made for

King to join Conference Carolinas as a full member, effective at

Women’s wrestling excelled both on a team and indi-

The Tornado will now compete in an organized

vidual level. In just their first year as a NCAA Division II member

the start of the 2011-12 season. The Scarlett and Navy are now

and their two-year existence as a program, the team finished

one of 13 teams to play in the league and join North Greenville as

the season ranked 30th in the country. Marina Lambert became

the newest additions for the upcoming athletic year.

King’s first national champion, defeating last year’s title holder in

Join us for the

Tornado Athletic Club Kick-off!

January 21, 2011 4:00 - 5:30 at the Student Center There will be food, giveaways, and some unexpected opportunities. Mark your calendars! www.K INGTORNADO.com

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athletic

T

news

Women’s Wrestling

he 2010-11 season marked the second year the King College women’s wrestling program hit the

mats for official competition and the team is already exceeding expectations set by their peers across the nation.

The team ended the 2010-11 season with a 9-4 dual match record, a seven-win turnaround from their inaugural season. King surprised the nation by

point to the

finishing fourth in the College National Tournament

competition in her

and witnessed Marina Lambert crowned as the College’s first-ever

undefeated season. Ragan

national champion. The Tornado featured seven student-athletes

also returns for her junior season as do standouts Hannah Martin,

who were named All-Americans at season’s end and saw two

Emily Martin, and Shannon Constantine. “They all are expecting

grapplers finish third at the Senior National Championships.

nothing short of winning a national title this year,” said women’s

wrestling head coach, Jason Moorman.

Following the conclusion of the 2010-11 regular season,

Alli Ragan won gold at the Body Bar National Tournament. Her

victory granted her the opportunity to represent King and the

WCWA in this year’s preseason rankings. This is tremendously

United States at the Junior World Championships (Bucharest,

meaningful with this being an Olympic year for the sport.

Romania), where she earned the bronze medal in her division.

King will host a national tournament in January, a major

accomplishment for the College and the program. Those

The Tornado will return a heavy percentage of last year’s

The Tornado were tabbed fourth in the nation by the

wrestlers and will add ten more to the 2011-12 roster. Included in

grapplers who qualify as a finalist at Nationals will automatically

the mix of returners is Lambert, who did not surrender a single

qualify for the Olympic Trials.

David Hicks Selected to Lead Tornado Athletics

A

t the beginning of summer, David Hicks was selected as King’s new athletic director, leading the Tornado Athletics

into their second year as a NCAA Division II institution and first year as a member of Conference Carolinas.

Hicks’ impact has already been felt in a large way. He has

brought a new, vibrant dynamic to Tornado Athletics as well as new ideas from his previous experiences as coach and administrator at Rhodes College, including spearheading a plan to energize athletic events, bringing fans closer to the action on campus, as well as enhancing the lives of King student-athletes

on and off the playing field.

College in 1995, where he was a four-year starter on the

baseball team. He earned his Master of Arts in Sport Management

Hicks has proven to be a winner in the coaching ranks,

Hicks earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Kenyon

becoming Rhodes’ all-time leader in softball wins in 2009. In

from Ohio State University in 1996. Prior to his time at Rhodes,

his last four seasons at Rhodes, he coached 29 all-conference

Hicks worked at Wake Forest University and served as director

players, eight all-region players and 23 Academic All-Americans.

of operation and programming for Sports Forum in St. Clair

His teams maintained a 3.4 team GPA during his coaching tenure.

Shores, Michigan.

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athletic

Breaking Down the Competition following the addition of three more members, decided to make the shift toward NCAA Division II status. In 1995, Conference Carolinas dropped its NAIA affiliation and dedicated itself to

news

Tornado Athletics Introduced New Website

the NCAA.

Lees-McRae is quickly proving to

be King’s conference rival by both geographical proximity and play on the

ATHLETICS

I

field. The Bobcats have the most overall success in the league across its athletic programs especially excelling in women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer.

n June 2011, King College was granted

Queens (N.C.) has one of the strongest

admission into Conference Carolinas

cross country, track & field and tennis

as the 13th institution to become a

programs while Barton has made a name

member and the only located outside of

for itself on the hardwood with both its

North or South Carolina. King joins

basketball programs.

North Greenville University as the newest

members to join the league for the

King with challenges out on the softball

2011-12 season.

diamond. North Greenville comes into

the conference as the defending NCCAA

Conference Carolinas has a

Coker and Erskine will provide

long-standing history since its inception

World Series Champion while Mount

in 1930, then known as the North State

Olive has made its claim to fame on the

Intercollegiate Conference. Barton

baseball field to provide the Tornado some

College remains the only school of the

King Athletics has introduced its new virtual look for the 2011-2012 season and beyond. Through an agreement with PrestoSports, the College has introduced the new online home for Tornado athletics: www.KingTornado.com The new website will feature: •

Webcasting of home athletic events, free of charge

premiere competition.

•

Live stats

seven charter institutions to stand the

•

Photo galleries

test of time. King will compete against

already made a splash in Conference

•

schools that fit the College’s institutional

Carolinas serving as an affiliate member

Updated statistics after most athletic events

and athletic profile including Barton,

in 2010-11. The Tornado made a run in

•

North Greenville, Limestone College,

the second half of the season and advanced

Coverage of all 24 varsity athletic programs

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College,

to the conference championship game,

•

Converse College (women’s only), Lees-

nearly upsetting Mount Olive for the

McRae College, Coker College, and

tournament title.

Many more previously unexplored capabilities to enhance how you view King Athletics!

Belmont Abbey.

start of women’s volleyball and both soccer

website on your mobile phone at

had been affiliated with the NAIA

programs with great success in their

the same web address. Bookmark

(National Association of Intercollegiate

introductory year.

KingTornado.com today so you don’t

Until 1993, Conference Carolinas

Athletics). That year brought dramatic

King’s Men’s Volleyball team has

King has begun competing with the

You can also access the King Athletics

miss any of the action!

change when the conference, FALL / WINTER 2011 | 17

campus mission

trips news

By: Jacob Strang (‘13)

Studies in Stewardship Abroad

I

had an amazing summer! It started in May with my

most definitely was in Engelberg, Switzerland. I spent my time

participation in King College’s Italy studies program. I was

exploring and hiking some of the most beautiful parts of the Swiss

fortunate to join an amazing group of students and faculty in a month-long sojourn to the Tuscany region of Italy. Our home base for the month was the idyllic hilltop town of Montepulciano. It was everything I imagined

Alps, an experience I will never forget.

After this short adventure on my own, I boarded a

a Tuscan village to be--winding

plane bound for

cobblestone streets, ancient

Nairobi, Kenya.

edifices, beautiful churches, great food, and wonderful

There, I met up with the King

people. I took classes with Dr’s. Rohr, Knowles, and Strang and found each expanding my understanding of the world in which I live.

College Africa

Our KC group traveled

mission team. We

to both Florence and

spent over a month together

Rome, and on other weekends I

working among the Maasai people

was able to travel to places of my own choosing. Venice was

under the direction of Fred Foy and Cecily

simply fantastic! The canal-streets were such an incredible and

Strang, my mom and dad. Dad has been working with the

innovative sight to behold. The city was bursting with life, and

nomadic tribe since 1982 and has taken many student groups

rich with vibrant Italian culture.

over the years to catch a vision of how even a small effort can

transform lives in a significant manner. It is exciting to build

At the conclusion of our time in Italy, we traveled to

Greece where Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis gave us an insider’s guide

relationships with people across cultural boundaries and learn

to his country. One day, we were able to visit the ancient city of

we had many more commonalities than differences. One of our

Corinth. Standing in the midst of the excavated city, I could

mission project goals was assistance in the site work of the

imagine life during Biblical times. At one point in our tour, we

theological education and rural retreat center, Oldoinyo Kiti,

stood at the “Bema” wall--the very place the Apostle Paul made

small mountain, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dad says

his defense of faith 2000 years ago.

this may be King College’s newest satellite extension campus.

After an adventure packed month, the KC group headed

That would be amazing to have a semester to study under both

back to the U.S. My adventure, however, was just beginning!

King and African faculty while studying alongside local students

I boarded a flight for Europe and with my Eurail pass in hand

in Africa.

began at 2 1/2 week excursion through the continent on my own.

I did make it back to Bristol just prior to the fall semester. I

From operas in Berlin and Prague, to exploration of the Austrian

did not have much money in my pocket, but I have incredible

countryside, and a “Sound of Music” tour, it was an eye opening

memories and a better sense of understanding what it means to

experience, especially paying nearly $40 for a hamburger in

participate in the transformation of culture in Christ. Thanks to

Switzerland! My favorite experience from this Europe venture

King College, I had an amazing summer! I wonder what is next?

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Making Connections in the Capitol

F

or the past ten years, King College

However, there are connections to be

of King’s graduates have and continue to

freshmen have been experiencing the

made to broaden their scope.”

change the world. “The students are part of

nation’s capitol, Washington D.C., and

that tradition now, and our expectation is

making connections that will last them

an art study at the National Gallery of Art;

that they come through, and, in four years,

a lifetime.

discussions of the Human Genome

mature and go forward to do great things,”

project at the Smithsonian Institute;

said Finley Green, director of alumni and

than a sightseeing tour. “Experience D.C.

and responding to human suffering at

career services.

is a shared experience designed to build

the United States Holocaust Memorial

cohort unity, through interaction with

Museum. Students also honor the nation’s

there is always a new dynamic and energy

faculty, staff, and King alumni outside the

war veterans in the wreath-laying

to their interactions. They have more than

classroom setting,” said Matt Peltier, King’s

ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns

just fun stories of adventure to tell. They

dean of students. “The freshman will also

at Arlington National Cemetery.

have become a part of the family

have this adventure in common with King

connection for which King is so well

sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as

D.C. trip every year is the National

known. “Some do come back with a

alumni who went in previous years. There

D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. Students

different appreciation of what they want

is an exploration piece – getting to see

have the opportunity to walk through the

their end goal to be and what they

how what you are doing theoretically in

Reynolds Garden, named for a King

ultimately want to accomplish,” said

the classroom, in your major, can turn into

College alumnus, Richard S. Reynolds

Peltier. “Our hope is, at the very least, it

your vocation. The trip is also designed to

(1900).

starts them thinking not just what am I

show students how vast the options are for

going to do tomorrow or next semester,

careers within the field they choose.”

is the alumni connection. During the past

but how are all the things I have the

several trips, alumni have also been invited

opportunity to do over the next four years

are purposeful in serving students,” said

to experience some of the tracs along with

going to be the launch pad for what I do

Peltier. “At the same time, the DC

the freshmen.

beyond King. How do my choices shape

experience provides some perspective.

my life, rather than just my today?”

They are a small fish in a big pond.

students the ability to see how so many

This unique class trip is far more

“There are many ways in which we

Tracs students participation includes

The first stop on the Experience

Another aspect of Experience D.C.

Connecting with alumni provides

When the students return from D.C.,

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Where Are They Now? The Honorable Steve Sword

A

new chapter began for King College

cases of child abuse. Over the last four

alumnus, Steve Sword, on Aug. 1,

years, however, child abuse cases were his

2011, as he was sworn in as the new Knox

only concentration.

County [Tennessee] Criminal Court Judge.

sexual abuse and severe physical abuse,”

Sword’s appointment to the bench

“I prosecuted cases involving child

by Governor Bill Haslam came on the

said Sword. “Most of the cases involved

heels of the resignation of former Judge

child rape, statutory/authority figure type

Richard Baumgartner. Special Judge Jon

physical abuse, as well as shaken baby/

Kerry Blackwood filled in until the

first-degree murder cases. At the time, I felt

Governor’s appointment was named.

that was what I had been called to do. It

The appointment by Sword is to fill

was easy to get out of bed in the morning,

Baumgartner’s remaining time on an

to come in to work and prosecute these

eight-year term.

cases. It isn’t something I enjoyed, but

was certainly worthwhile. It was definitely

After receiving his degree from King

College in 1992 in history and Bible &

rewarding - being able to help the most

religion, Sword went on to the University of Tennessee Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1995. He served a short time in the office of James S. Evans and Associates after law school.

In the fall of 1995, Sword accepted a position with the District Attorney’s office in Knoxville, where he has spent the

“My time at King prepared me well academically, but it prepared me even better for life.”

In addition to his legal career with

the Knox County D.A.’s office, and his recent appointment to the bench, Sword serves his country as a Captain with the U.S. Army Reserves’ 139th Legal Services Organization. The unit with which he has served for nearly eight years is a group of JAG (Judge Advocate General) officers

previous 16 years.

– Steve Sword, ‘92

innocent victims of child abuse, who

position for years,” said Sword. “I had

routinely were victims of systematic and

military service experience, but it never

also considered running for the District

horrendous acts of physical and sexual

seemed to fit where I was in life,” said

Attorney’s slot in 2014 when my boss

abuse by the people who were quite often

Sword. “After the attacks of Sept. 11th, I,

resigned. However, when this position

the closest to them,” said Sword. “They

like many Americans, wanted to see how

became available, I started thinking, ‘Am I

were difficult cases to prove, and they

I might serve my nation in this battle. I

the right person for this job at this time?’

were emotionally difficult cases to handle,

started exploring, unsuccessfully at first,

After I talked with my wife, and prayed

but I felt I was well equipped to do it, and

to find a slot in the Tennessee National

with some of my spiritual mentors, I felt

was quite successful.”

Guard. Eventually, the U.S. Army

God had put me in this position at this

Reserves found me. After having to do

specific time. It was my duty to apply.

realizes the position of judge fits who

an age waiver, they accepted me, and I’ve

So I submitted my application, and went

he is as a person, his personality, and his

been serving ever since.”

through the process, and now here I am.”

strengths as an attorney. He anticipates

this will be the last role he has in his legal

daughters, ages eight and three, gave his

Sword spent the previous eight years in

career. “I hope to be a career judge,”

wife, Alice, 1993 alumnae of King College,

juvenile court where he prosecuted some

said Sword.

credit for being his rock. “My wife is an

“I had considered running for a judge

While serving in the D.A.’s office,

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Moving forward, Sword said he

based out of Nashville, Tenn.

“I had always wanted to have some

Through it all, Sword, father of two

alumni

spotlight

exceptionally steady person. None of this

senior year I wrote my first composition,

the Carole Bayer-Sager Songwriting

has shaken her. When I wanted to join the

“Solidarity,” premiered by King’s

Scholarship. He recorded songs, “Walking

Army, she said if I felt that is what I was

Symphonic Choir. That is really where

Through Love” and “Silent Sage,” with

being called to do, she would support

it began.”

studio giants Will Lee, Hugh McCracken,

my decision. Through the process of

Chris Parker, and David Spinoza. He also

applying for the judicial position, she felt I

King, he met Nathan McClure (‘06) and

performed his piece, “Walking Through

was an excellent fit. Alice will be my chief

Brandon Story (‘97), and the three formed

Love,” with members of the Saturday Night

campaign strategist as we go forward

a band called Jazz Rendezvous. Their

Live band at a concert for

with the election process for 2012.”

mixture of jazz, funk, and rock appealed

Steinhardt-Tisch Film Collaborations

to audiences of all types and ages. After

and Emerging Songwriters.

preparation he received. “King certainly

a year, with Knight on piano and vocals,

prepared me academically to go to UT

McClure on drums and percussion, and

and looks for clips where there was no

Law School. More so than that, King

Story on bass, the three recorded a cd, “It

music, and then compose for the selected

prepared me for life. So much of what I

Takes 2.”

piece,” said Knight. Two such projects

deal with, as a lawyer, in both the state

involving the movies, “The Bourne

government as well as my military federal

2006, he began writing a musical piece.

Sword gave King high praise for the

During Knight’s freshman year at

After Knight graduated from King in

government service, is not so much about

“It came to a point where I decided I just needed to go for it. That’s when I applied to NYU and made the move to New York.”

the law as it is about real life. I love that about criminal law. You deal with real people in real life situations, and King prepared me to handle that very well.

My time at King prepared me well academically, but it prepared me even better for life.”

– Jonathan Knight, ‘06

A Knight in New York

T

Identity” and “The Dark Knight,” can be found on his website, jonathanknight-

wo years ago, Jonathan Knight made the transition from Tennessee

“While at NYU, we would take films

music.com. Other collaborations include Along with the Dr. Flannagan and the

original music for the Tisch dance perfor-

to New York City, where so many artists

King College Choir, a string quartet, and

mance, “Zugunruhe,” percussion composi-

venture in search of their dream. It was

the Paramount Center for the Arts, Knight

tion entitled, “Homecoming,” premiered

there Knight began his study of music

recorded an Extended Play (EP) combining

by the NYU Percussion Ensemble, and

composition and film scoring at the New

choral composition with the styling’s of

scoring a Tisch film entitled, “Black Truffle.”

York University Steinhardt’s Master of

the pop genre.

Music program.

It was during this process Knight de-

projects I feel are important,” said Knight.

cided he needed to give his dream a shot.

“I’m excited about the opportunities avail-

arrived at King College with the intent

“It came to the point where I decided I just

able. In addition to my current internships

to study political science. “As time

needed to go for it. That’s when I applied

with SteepleChase Films and The Lodge

progressed, I became increasingly involved

to NYU and made the move to New York.”

Music Production, I’m recording music with

in King’s music scene. It wasn’t until my

friends, and exploring other new projects.”

Just seven years earlier, Knight

While at NYU, Knight was awarded

“My dream is to be involved in

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Alumni & Friends Make a Difference

W

hen he first came to King, Wesley Houser loved the atmosphere that

permeated the entire campus. “You know when something is a good fit, and King just fit perfectly.”

Houser, a junior at King slated for

graduation in the spring of 2013, graduated from South-Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2009. He becameaware of King through his high school baseball coach, Robby Howard, and a close friend who was already attending King.

Despite an injury during his senior

year high school, Houser’s talent on the baseball diamond captured the attention of former head coach of the Tornado baseball

“You know when something is a good fit, and King just fit perfectly.”

me to realize my dream of attending King,” said Houser.

Houser has not only shown diligence

on the field, but also in the classroom.

He is currently studying mathematics and plans to attend graduate school after

team, Coach Dave Rutherford.

– Wesley Houser, ‘13

Alumni & Friends scholarship fund.

is to become a structural engineer in his

for baseball he received, Houser also

“Having alumni and friends, who are so

hometown of Knoxville.

received financial assistance through King’s

helpful and so willing to give, has allowed

In addition to the athletic scholarship

Jewel H. Bell

Scholarship

receiving his degree from King. His hope

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alumni

community

Faculty & Staff Notes David Bedsole, assistant

1611-2011” at First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn.,

professor for Technical and

Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, Va., and

Professional Communication,

Richlands Presbyterian Church in Richlands, Va.

and his wife Katharine welcomed a daughter, Nora-Claire

Pat Flannagan, professor of Music and director of Choral

Bedsole. Born on May 2, 2011,

Activities, was recently invited to be a part of the planning team

Nora-Claire was 20 inches long & weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces.

of the 2012 Southern Regional Convention of the American Choral Directors’ Association. The convention took place on

Ray Bloomer, associate dean of Arts and Sciences and professor

February 29 - March 3, 2011, in Winston-Salem, N.C.

of physics and astronomy, along with three students (Anthony Todt, Seth Hitefield, and Jessica Zimmerman) published a short

Cecelia Lynn Holden, associate dean for the School of

paper on their results from research performed at the Air Force

Nursing, graduated with a Doctorate of Nurse Practice from

Academy last summer. The paper, “Study of the Eccentric-Orbit

Samford University in Bimingham, Ala. She was selected to

Binary GSC 03152-1202,” was an information bulletin on

become a CCNE site evaluator. In June 2011, she presented at

variable stars.

the 6th Annual Research Conference in Johnson City, Tenn.

She also designed an interdisciplinary health care conference

Dale Brown, director of the Buechner Institute and chair of the

on domestic violence (2nd annual) entitled, Compassion 2011,

English Department, published the cover story on Katherine

held in October 2011 in Bristol, Tenn.

Paterson for A! Magazine for the Arts in January 2011. His talk for incoming freshman was published in the KC book, “The

Kim Holloway, associate professor of English, director of the

Skinny On.” He held a scholar-in-residence, “Buechner on the

Writing Center, and director of Composition, published her

Road” event in Canton, Ohio, Oct. 14-18, 2011.

review of “Seeds of Change: Critical Essays on Barbara Kingsolver,” in the summer 2011 edition of the Appalachian

Mark Dollar, director of the Snider Honors Program and

Journal. She also completed the coursework for her Ph.D. in

associate professor of English, and the Snider Honors Program

Composition and TESOL at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Class of 2013 will be traveling to Salzburg, Austria in May, 2012 to study at the prestigious Salzburg Global Seminar. They will

Rob Littleton, vice president for Student Affairs, served as a

be joined by students and faculty from Bennett College as part

Faculty Mentor for the Mid-Manager’s Institute (MMI) at Auburn

of Bennett’s Mellon Grant to unite colleges in the Appalachian

University in June 2011. MMI offers an opportunity for mid-level

College Association with historically black colleges for the

professionals in higher education administration to enhance and

purpose of studying global citizenship. The trip is the first in

develop skills through a wide variety of interactive learning

an annual series for rising seniors in the Honors program.

experiences, mentor group discussions, and case studies.

Martin Dotterweich, associate professor of History, presented

Craig McDonald, professor of English, was

a paper entitled, “Setting Light in the Margins: English Bible

the first guest at a recently inaugurated artist-

Annotators Before the King James Version,” at the conference

in-residence program at Grace Fellowship

“The King James Bible and the World It Made 1611-2011” at

Church of Kingsport [Tenn.]. His fourth

Baylor University in April 2011. Also, to mark the 400th

novel, “A Son of God,” about the centurion

anniversary of the King James Bible, presented a four-week series

whose servant Jesus healed, will be

called “The Making and Influence of the King James Bible

released in 2012.

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Rhonda Morgan, professor of nursing, published an article,

Andrew Simoson, published an article, “Newton’s radii,

“Writing for Resolution,” she co-authored with Denise

Maupertuis’s arclength, and Voltaire’s giant,” in the May issue

Ramponi, in Nursing Management. The article is the result of

of the College Mathematics Journal, volume 42, pp. 183-190.

national research, and ultimately a white paper, comprehensive

He also gave an invited colloquium talk on “Voltaire’s riddle and

literature review, and a national position statement regarding

the shape of the earth,” for the mathematics department at

pediatric procedural pain management.

Wollongong University in Wollongong, Australia on July 21, 2011. He presented a paper, “The Ben-Hur staircase climb,” at

Brendia M. Morrison, executive assistant to the president,

the annual Mathematics Association of America’s MathFest in

received her Master of Business Administration degree from East

Lexington, Ky., on Aug. 5, 2011.

Tennessee State University in August 2010. She was also inducted into the National Beta Sigma Gamma Society.

Rebecca “Becky” Jordan Thomas, associate dean of institutional effectiveness, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in

Eric Richardson, dean of the School of Graduate & Professional

organization and management with Capella University.

Studies, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the

Chuck Thompson, recently published “Why Him?,” a sequel to

2011 Board of Examiners.

his novel “Why Natasha?”. These are the first two in a series of mystery novels featuring a female detective from Bristol, Tenn.

The third novel, “Why Me?” will come out some time this fall.

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

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King College alumni now have the

opportunity to stay connected through the College’s online alumni community.

With a wide range of opportunities for socializing and networking, alumni can visit with old friends, check out the latest news, and plan for upcoming events. Alumni can even set up their own blog and create or join groups.

Check out this exciting community by visiting alumni.king.edu.

To find out more, contact Finley Green, director of annual giving for King College, at 800.769.KING.

Class Notes Jim Casada (‘64), edited and compiled two books during 2010:

Jason Suhr (‘94), was named principal at the Burton Center for

Carolina Christmas: Archibald Rutledge’s Enduring Holiday

Arts and Technology (BCAT) in Salem, Va. Suhr began his career

Stories and Classic O’Conner: 45 Worldwide Hunting

in Roanoke County Public Schools in 1995 as an instructional

Adventures. Cascada is currently working on a biography of

assistant at Cave Spring High School working with special needs

Archibald Rutledge, considered the most prolific nature and

students. He also spent time at Hidden Cave Spring Middle

outdoor writer of the 20 century.

School, Hidden Valley Middle and Hidden Valley High School

th

before being named BCAT assistant principal in 2007.

Yvonne McGhee (‘83), has been named as the new executive director for the Virginia Bar Association. She will be responsible

David Ethell (‘95), and wife, Heather, welcomed their seventh

for executing the VBA board of governors’ new strategic plan and

child, Josiah Nahum, on April 27, 2010.

supervising a seven member staff in Richmond. She also recently earned the Certified Association Executive designation from the

Andrew Darlington (‘97), owner of Veritas Risk Management

American Society of Association Executives and serves as vice

and Insurance Services in Johnson City, Tenn., has recently been

president of the National Association of Bar Executives.

recognized as one of Erie Insurance’s top business insurance agents in Tennessee.

U.S. Army Colonel Rodney Fogg (‘87), recently received a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College

Laurie (Slagenwhite) Walters (‘99), and husband, Michael,

at Carlisle Barracks, Penn. He took command of the 49th

welcomed a son, Evan Michael, on June 26, 2010.

Quartermaster Group at Ft. Lee, Va., in June 2011. Col. Fogg has served in the U.S. Army for 24 years as a Logistics Officer.

He is married to the former Janie Kelly (‘85), and they have three daughters.

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community Class Notes (cont.)

Sarah Martin Silver (‘00), earned her master’s degree in

Jaylyne (Sauls) Aguirre (‘04), husband, Alex, and daughter,

accounting from Western Carolina University in May 2011.

Elsie, welcomed son Liam to their family on June 28, 2010.

She currently works in the finance department of the Asheville Regional Airport Authority and is sitting for the CPA

Kane Barker (‘04), and his wife, Jana, welcomed their second

examination this fall.

child, daughter Evelyn Nadine, on June 4, 2010. Evelyn Nadine weighed in at 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Stephen Gentry (‘01), and his wife, Sara, welcomed their first child, Anna Brooklyn, on April 22, 2011. Stephen is employed

Loren (Fox) Carmichael (‘04), and husband, Alex, celebrated

with Ernst & Young, and received a promotion to Senior Manager

the birth of their daughter, Nora Mae, on April 26, 2010.

Assurance Services in Oct. 2010. In Feb. 2011, he was accepted into the firms national accounting residency program.

Sarah (Osteen) Wallace (‘04), husband, Joseph, and son, Wade, welcomed a new member to the family on March 11, 2011.

Rachel Ayers (‘03), is a doctoral candidate in history at the

Reagan Julia weighed in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce.

University of Arizona, and is currently working on her dissertation. In June 2010, she was offered and accepted an

Rebekah (Earl) Bolling (‘05), and husband, Jess, welcomed a

instructor position at Northern Arizona University in the history

son, Kurt Dylan, on December 29, 2010.

department for the 2010-11 school year.

Noah Hall (‘06), graduated from medical school at the Jennifer Lynn Zaveckas (‘03), and Chad David Hudson were

Uniformed Services University in May 2010. He is currently a

married on May 29, 2011. Jennifer is a graduate of Virginia

resident in internal medicine at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

College of Osteopathic Medicine (‘07) and Wright-Patterson Air

Hall and his wife Katie welcomed their first child, daughter Lily

Force Base/Wright State University OBGYN residency program

Rebecca, in November 2010.

(‘11). Jennifer continues active duty with the U.S. Air Force, and is serving as a staff physician at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

the

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Class Notes (cont.)

Nicholas Denton (‘07), is working as a Pharmacist in the

Beth Cohen (‘09), has been named assistant principal at Dobyns

Inpatient Pharmacy Department at Wellmont Holston Valley

Bennett High School. For the past four years, Cohen has served as

Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Denton is a graduate of the

a social studies teacher at D-B. She is a 2006 graduate from ETSU,

Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Nicholas is also working with

receiving a Bachelor of Science in history with a minor in

the dean of Nursing at Northeast State Community College

secondary education. She received her Master of Education in

(NSCC) to create an “Introduction to Pharmacology for health

2009 from King College, and an Education Specialist degree in

care majors” course. Nicholas will work and serve as an adjunct

educational administration from Lincoln Memorial University

professor of Nursing beginning spring 2012.

in 2011.

Pam Foleno (‘07), a seasoned executive with 27 years’

Logan Lambert (‘09), successfully completed her Master of Arts

experience in health care finance, has been selected as vice

in Women’s Studies from Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. Her

president of finance for Wellmont Heath System’s Mountain

thesis titled, “Is Islam Misogynist? Women in Islam and the Rise of

Region. Pam will oversee finances for Mountain View Regional

the Islamic Feminist Movement” received highest distinction.

Medical Center, Lonesome Pine Hospital, and Lee Regional Medical Center.

Sarah Hutchinson (‘10), has been named marketing director for the Bristol

Jessica (Brown) Long (‘07), accepted the position of research

Public Library Foundation. During her

associate at Yale University. The position is a master’s level data

time at King College, Sarah interned

analyst on various research projects related to cancer treatment

with the Corporate Marketing Group in

and health status of previously incarcerated persons.

Bristol, Tenn., and Voice Magazine for Women in Johnson City, Tenn., as an

Victoria Shaffer (‘07), graduated from Palmer Theological

Editorial Assistant and Writer. Sarah recently moved back to the

Seminary in Wynnewood, Pa., in May 21, 2011. She received her

Tri-Cities area from Hawaii with her husband, Blaine Hutchinson,

Master of Theological Studies with a concentration in Christian

who was stationed there in the United States Marine Corps.

faith and public policy. Shaffer has also been interning at the Philadelphia Mayor’s office for Faith Based Initiatives. After graduation ceremonies, Shaffer was married to Kyle Jones.

Shane C. Morrison (‘08), received his master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in structure from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in May 2011. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at U.T. Craig Parker (‘08), recently accepted a permanent position with The Aurum Institute (TAI) in South Africa after only serving seven months as a fellow with the organization. TAI is dedicated

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community King Mourns Loss of Three Faithful Servants

The Rev. Dr. Donald Mitchell, aged 85, of Charlotte,

higher education, Mitchell, who served as president till 1989,

N.C., died at home of bone cancer on May 28, 2011. He was

led the faculty and trustees in a careful refinement of the College’s

born and educated in New Zealand where he taught school until

statement of purpose, strengthening its emphasis upon the

moving to Lima, Peru. There he worked at St. Andrews College

mission of King to bring together faith, learning, and living in an

for nine years. He earned his

educational setting of academic challenge and Christian nurture.

doctorate from Princeton

Theological Seminary in N.J.,

administration, and greater emphasis was placed upon the

then served as Dean at Montreat

recruitment of international students. The increased enrollment

College in N.C., Vice President

necessitated construction of a new dining hall-student union,

of Wheaton College in Ill., and

Maclellan Hall, an additional residence hall for women, and

President of King College in

remodeling of the college chapel to increase its seating capacity.

Bristol, Tenn.

minister for ten Presbyterian and Baptist Churches in Kings

Mitchell assumed the presidency of King in 1979 as the

Enrollment doubled during the early years of Mitchell’s

After retirement in 1989, Mitchell served as an interim

College completed a transition in legal ownership. With a new

Mountain, Gastonia, Charlotte, and Monroe. Mitchell was a

Board of Trustees and formal covenantal relationships with

lifelong student and scholar. He was loved as a preacher, a pastor

various Presbyterian judicatories to develop cooperative and

to all, a strong administrator, and a generous friend.

participatory relationships for sharing in the work of Christian

One of King’s most beloved professors, Dr. Edward W.

funds for salary, benefits, and supplies to support education and

Burke, Jr., passed away June 15, 2011. Dr. Burke spent more than

research. Equally important, it will carry the Edward W. Burke, Jr.,

40 years not only mentoring students at King, but also developing

legacy into the future of King College.

programming for the College that will have positive impacts far

into the future.

at King College in 1949,

teaching physics and astronomy.

Originally from Macon, Ga., Dr. Burke entered the Navy

Dr. Burke began his career

V-12 program at Newberry College in July 1943. He attended

Many consider Burke the father

the Notre Dame Midshipman School in June 1944 and was

of King’s astronomy program.

commissioned as ensign in Oct. 1944. He attended MTB (PT

In 1950, with his guidance,

Boat) School in Melville, R.I., in Nov. 1944, then joined MTB

astronomy students assembled a

RON 17 in the Philippines in Jan. 1945 and decommissioned PT

machine shop, and in 1952, they

boats at the end of WWII. He was also assigned to minesweeper

completed the construction of the

AM-316 prior to being discharged to the Naval Reserve in 1946.

College’s first telescope. In 1957,

he initiated the Moonwatch Program, an international satellite-

Dr. Burke went on to graduate magna cum laude from

Presbyterian College, receiving his Bachelor of Science in

observing program, which was organized and controlled by the

mathematics in June 1947. He received his Master of Science

Smithsonian Astronomical Observatory to track satellites, which

in physics from the University of Wisconsin in 1949. He then

the U.S. planned to launch in 1958-59. He also organized the

went on to receive his Ph.D. in physics from the University of

Bristol Astronomy Club.

Wisconsin in 1954.

sciences and mathematics in 1960, a position he held till his

Recently, King recognized Dr. Burke’s achievement with the

Dr. Burke was named chairman of the division of natural

announcement of an Endowed Chair in the Natural Sciences,

retirement in 1991. He also served the College as vice president

in his name. The Endowed Chair will help attract and retain

for academic affairs from 1977 until 1980. He then served as

highly qualified faculty in natural sciences by providing on-going

professor emeritus for King.

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Dr. Jack E. Snider passed away on April 27, 2011. He

community

Following the war, he atten-

was recognized throughout the region as a fervent advocate of

ded the University of Tennessee at

education and model of civic service. He joined King College in

Knoxville, Peabody College, and

1955 and over five decades faithfully served in a number of titles

Columbia University, receiving

including registrar, director of admissions, director of financial

his doctorate in humanities from

aid, director of alumni affairs, professor of education and head of

Lincoln Memorial University.

the education department. Most recently, he served as senior vice

During his studies, Snider

met his wife, Evelyn. Upon her

“I would like not to be just remembered as a friend or acquaintance, but work my way into people’s hearts and be a part of someone’s life...”

passing, Snider created the Evelyn

– Dr. Jack E. Snider

and the public,” Snider also helped pave the way for the creation

president, working tirelessly to cultivate financial aid resources for

intellectual curiosity in students and encourages growing

a rapidly growing student body.

scholars to incorporate a number of disciplines within their

educational goals.

Widener Snider English Scholar and Department Award, bestowed upon a student of integrity who shares Evelyn’s intense love of English. Wanting the endowment “not only to help the English Department, but to be beneficial to the King College family of the Jack E. Snider Center for Honors. The Center fosters

During WWII, he served in the Army with the XVIIIth

Airborne Corps, earning silver wings as a glider man. As a CG-4A

In conversation with students, Snider commented, “I would

glider pilot, he was towed aloft by a C-47, landing behind enemy

like not to be just remembered as a friend or acquaintance, but

lines to participate in five major campaigns, including a mission to

work my way into people’s hearts and be a part of someone’s life.

help liberate prisoners from the Wöbbelin concentration camp.

If I can be a part of others’ lives...then they will, in turn, do the

He was wounded just three days before the war’s end.

same thing. Then I will live on through the lives of those I touch.”

InMemoriam Remembering Our Classmates Joseph William Showalter (‘38) March 6, 2011 H.L. “Red” Littleton (‘48) August 17, 2011 Rev. James Thomas Young (‘48) June 18, 2010 Dr. Frank C. Preston (‘51) March 2, 2011 Dr. Chilton Frazier “Chick” Thorington (‘52) September 12, 2011 Gladys Carolyn Blankenhorn Cole (‘55) October 19, 2011 Robert H. Liston (‘56) January 19, 2011 George Alfred McCroskey (‘57) October 18, 2011 Jean Atkins (‘62) September 2, 2010 Penny Dawn (Karicofe) Thompson (‘63) February 5, 2011 Martha Ruth “Marty” (Moore) Young (‘64) December 20, 2010 Nancy Sue Dampier (‘76) January 1, 2011 Ann Rankin Carter (‘79) November 28, 2010

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Saturday, April 21

Saturday, continued

8 a.m.– 2 p.m. Check-In & Registration

Dining Hall Lobby

8:30 a.m. 50+ Club Breakfast

3 – 5 p.m. Catch N’ Release Tornado Tourney

West Campus Lake

5 p.m. Picnic & Children’s Activities

First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall

The Oval For class years up to and including ‘62. 6 p.m. Class of 1962 Reunion Gathering Hosted by the Alumni Office.

Student Center Complex

Friday, April 20

Dining Hall

7:30 p.m. Reunion Gatherings ‘57, ’72, ’82, ‘87, ’92, ’02

9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Check-In & Registration

King Building Lobby

Science & Math Breakfast and General Breakfast

9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Golf Tournament

9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Alumni Rest Stop

7 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies Student Center Complex - Hall of Fame

Widner Lounge. Relax, reconnect, and enjoy

Points around town looking through your yearbook while you rest!

9:45 a.m. Alumni Choir Rehearsal

8:30 p.m. Dogwood Ball

The Club (Country Club of Bristol)

Memorial Chapel Contact us to register!

Noon Alumni Luncheon

Dining Hall

5:30 p.m. Coronation of King & Queen

Dining Hall and Pre-Play Dinner

2 - 5 p.m. Cornhole Tournament

The Oval

8 p.m. Spring Play 2:30 p.m. Spring Play

“A Year with Frog and Toad” “A Year with Frog and Toad” Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre

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Sunday, April 22 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. Traditional Worship

Both Contemporary and Traditional services held at First Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Tenn., and Central Presbyterian Church of Bristol, Va.