Publisher Jon Schwartzbauer, D.C. jschwartzbauer@sherman.edu
Editor Karen Rhodes, M.B.A. krhodes@sherman.edu
Assistant Editor
Marggi Roldan mroldan@sherman.edu
Contributing Writers
Charlotte Babb
Rosemary DePasque, D.C.
Lisa Hildebrand, M.A.
Chris Kerszko, D.C.
Beverly Knight
Nalyn Marcus, D.C.
Susan Newlin
Straight from Sherman is published twice a year and is produced for and about the Sherman College community. For inquiries, call 800849-8771, ext. 242, or e-mail the editor at krhodes@sherman.edu.
Located in the beautiful and affordable
Upstate of South Carolina, Sherman College offers a comprehensive 14-quarter program leading to the doctor of chiropractic degree. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills and passion to enjoy success and make a real impact on the health and lives of their future patients.
The Doctor of Chiropractic
The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education. Sherman College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the doctor of chiropractic degree. Sherman College is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
The Mission of Sherman College
The mission of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic is to be the leader in bringing straight chiropractic to the world. Our mission is based upon the college's philosophy and core values, and encompasses:
Education
We shall educate, graduate, and support competent, compassionate, ethical, and successful doctors of chiropractic who excel as primary health care providers centered on vertebral subluxation.
Research
We shall be the recognized leader in scholarly activity, institutional research, and clinical research centered on vertebral subluxation.
Service
We shall serve humanity by providing the highest quality in chiropractic care, public education, professional partnerships, and community initiatives.
2. The Ultimate Gift
President Schwartzbauer reflects on the ultimate gift that chiropractors have –not only chiropractic education, but also chiropractic analysis and adjustment.
3. Campus News
Hildebrand is named VP for enrollment; new employees join Sherman; students are named Interns of the Month; aspiring chiropractors attend Shadow Day; alumni earn scholarship credit through referrals; three new members join the Sherman Board of Trustees.
6. Focus on Alumni
Alumni news and other articles normally found in PostCheck are now incorporated into this publication. Read a message from the Alumni Association president; Making Your Practice Work for You; and a profile featuring Val Pennacchio, D.C.
10. The Clinic Challenge
Achieving success involves stepping outside a comfort zone — confronting fears that can block success. Interns did just that during the first Clinic Challenge Experience in October.
15. What’s Your Status?
Social networking is free to join and use, and it can be a great way to help make your practice and yourself more noticeable. Find out more, and see which networks are right for you.
17. Creating a Legacy
Legacy scholarships help hopeful D.C.s follow in their parents’ footsteps and make their dreams of becoming chiropractors come true.
18. Donor Honor Roll
The college recognizes regents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff who generously support our program.
28. Continuing Education
Sherman College offers opportunities for continuing education credit.
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From the President’s Desk — Jon Schwartzbauer, D.C.
The Ultimate Gift
This article is titled after a book by Jim Stovall that I just finished reading: The Ultimate Gift While reading the book I couldn’t help but think about the ultimate gift that we have as chiropractors. I’m not only talking about the gift that we have been given through our chiropractic education, but also the gift that we give to others in the form of chiropractic analysis and adjustment.
After returning from a recent trip to China (where I participated in the World Health Organization Congress on Traditional Medicine in November), a country with approximately 1.3 billion people and maybe 10 chiropractors, it was clearer than ever to me that our profession needs to unite around the one idea that makes us unique. That one idea is that chiropractic allows the body to self-regulate, self heal, and express itself in a healthier, more vital way by removing interference to the nervous system.
In China and other parts of the world, health care practitioners using manual therapies are common and range in practice from Judo therapy to bone setting to tuina (a hands-on treatment using acupressure) to naprapathy (which focuses on the evaluation/treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions), just to name a few. While these therapies may all have their merits, it saddens me to know that so many people do not have access to chiropractic care. Journeys like my trip to China force me to reflect on how much work lies ahead of us at Sherman College in order to better serve our mission of bringing straight chiropractic to the world.
My vision for Sherman sounds simple enough: to provide students with a comprehensive chiropractic education
that exceeds all the required standards and also includes a particular focus on the correction of vertebral subluxation.
At Sherman, we are passionate about a vitalistic philosophy of life and health and the potential for an individual’s optimum health and performance under chiropractic care. These aspects of a Sherman education greatly enrich the academic environment and provide an added dimension to clinical decisionmaking that enhances graduates’ ability to provide the best possible patient care. Our faculty’s desire to continually evaluate and improve the curriculum is stronger than ever. We aim to equip students with the tools that will help them achieve success and fulfillment in their future careers as doctors of chiropractic as the nation, its leaders and its citizens eagerly search for solutions to the current health care crisis.
Being part of that solution is how Sherman College’s mission — to be the leader in bringing straight chiropractic to the world — comes to life. To fulfill this mission, Sherman College relies on three pillars: education, research and service. We educate, graduate and support competent, compassionate, ethical and successful doctors of chiropractic who excel as primary health care providers centered on vertebral subluxation correction. We are committed to being a leader in scholarly activity, institutional research and clinical research centered on vertebral subluxation. And we continue to serve humanity by providing the highest quality in chiropractic care, public education, professional partnerships and community initiatives.
I am extremely proud of Sherman College’s rich heritage and traditions. I am honored to lead Sherman College toward this vision and bright future. And I am confident that as a
result, Sherman College will be a stronger institution serving students, the profession and the public.
Try to take some time away from your practice to focus on what you are doing (and what you can do) to share our ultimate gift with those you serve in a more meaningful way. If you’re looking for some inspiration, consider visiting for Lyceum this year. We are excited to Share our Pride for chiropractic. We offer a terrific line-up of CE programs and will start the next class in the prestigious Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers. And don’t miss IRAPS in October as we join the experts in both science and philosophy to study advances in both disciplines and consider prospects for the profession’s future.
Sharing the gift,
Hildebrand Named Vice President for Enrollment Services at Sherman
Lisa A. Hildebrand has been named vice president for enrollment services and is spearheading the college’s efforts to build student interest in chiropractic as a career and increase enrollment in the D.C. program.
“Lisa has been a key leader on our admission team for more than 10 years, and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to call on her indepth knowledge of Sherman College and the chiropractic profession,” said President Jon Schwartzbauer, D.C.
Hildebrand has been with the college since 1997, when she joined the staff as admission administrative assistant and later admission counselor. In 2000, she was promoted to director of admission, carrying out the day-to-day management of the Admission Office. She holds a master’s degree in counseling from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Rhode Island. Hildebrand teaches Sherman College’s Abnormal Psychology course.
During her tenure in the Sherman Admission Office, Hildebrand has served as international student advisor; facilitated 3+1 admission agreements with other colleges; created the My Scholarship program; helped expand the college’s undergraduate recruiting efforts; worked to build chiropractic student referrals; implemented social networking into the office’s daily operations; and improved the college’s communications flow with prospective students.
Campus News
Sherman Welcomes Faculty, Staff
Alena Coleman, D.C., joined the faculty as associate dean of clinical program in November. She has a B.S. degree from Texas Southern University, a D.C. degree from Palmer College and an M.S. degree in instructional design from Syracuse University (2008). She previously served as a faculty member in the diagnosis department of New York Chiropractic College for three years. She originally hails from Chicago, IL.
Crissy Lewis joined the staff as administrative assistant for Academic Affairs. The Spartanburg native earned a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina Upstate in 2006 and is currently pursuing an M.L.I.S. degree through the University of South Carolina.
Sarju Raiyani, M.D., is an assistant professor of basic sciences. He has a B.S. from the University of South Carolina, an M.A. from the College of St. Scholastica and an M.D. from Medical University of Selesia. He teaches Anatomy I, Anatomy III and Cardio Physiology.
Missy Sandor was named director of continuing education in October. She has a B.S. from the University of South
Carolina Aiken in business administration, and has enjoyed working in the hospitality and architectural sectors.
Patti Thomas is part-time administrative assistant for the Institutional Advancement Office. Her experience includes customer service, finance and database administration. She has her own business as a biofeedback specialist and massage therapist.
Roberta Thomas is executive admi-nistrative assistant to President Jon Schwartzbauer. Her experience includes executive administrative positions in medical-surgical and psychiatric hospitals in Rhode Island, and with a restaurant corporation in Spartanburg. Born and raised in southern California, Roberta has three adult children and four grandchildren.
Guangming Wu, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of basic sciences and teaches Anatomy. He has a Ph.D. from Shanghai Medical University (now Medical College of Fudan University) in Shanghai and a master’s degree from Jiangxi Medical College of China. Wu was a post-doctoral fellow at the Shanghai Institute of Physiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai, and a teacher at the Shantou Medical University in Guangdong. Prior to joining the faculty at Sherman, Wu was a research scientist at Vanderbilt Eye Institute of Vanderbilt University.
Campus News
Students Named Intern of the Month
Kelvin Ng (January) of Singapore will graduate in December. He plans to return to Singapore to practice.
Jennifer York (December) of Fulton, NY, will graduate in June. She plans to open a practice in Greenville, SC.
Joe C. Wang (November) of Chicago, IL, will graduate in June. He plans to open a practice in Naperville, IL.
Jeff Wiederhold (October) of Pigeon, MI, will graduate in June. He is currently making plans for practice.
Todd Riddle (September) will graduate in June. Riddle, who grew up in Akron, OH, but most recently lived in Charlotte, NC, plans to stay close to Sherman and practice in Spartanburg.
Amanda Laferty (August) of Dema, KY, is a March 2009 graduate. She plans to move back to eastern Kentucky and open a practice.
20 Aspiring D.C.s Attend Sherman’s Shadow an Intern Day
On the heels of Groundhog Day, Sherman College hosts its annual “Shadow an Intern Day,” during which aspiring chiropractors can visit campus and experience a day in the life of a chiropractic student intern. This year’s event, held February 19, gave 17 prospective students and four applicants (and their guests) the opportunity to observe patient visits, learn about the daily responsibilities of a chiropractic intern, tour the digital x-ray suite and more. Attendees ranged from high school seniors to adults in their 40s and 50s looking for a career change, and they came from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia and North and South Carolina.
“It was by far the best turnout that we’ve had at Shadow Day,” said admission counselor Kristy Shepherd, who coordinated this year’s event. “We received great feedback on the evaluations, including people who wished they could have stayed longer.”
Vice President for Enrollment Services Lisa Hildebrand, M.A., says it’s
reassuring to see such positive results. “We’ve ramped up our recruiting practices over the past few years, and our efforts are really starting to pay off – it’s exciting,” she says.
Alumni Refer Students, Earn My Scholarship Credit
In Winter 2009, alumni referred nearly half of Sherman’s class of incoming students. Thanks to each the following chiropractors who referred a student for the winter 2009 class, thereby earning $1,000 in My Scholarship credit.
Gabriel O’Sullivan, D.C.
Cathy Padden, D.C.
James O’Dell, D.C.
David Marraccini, D.C.
The O’Dell Family
Stuart Swan, D.C.
David Mruz, D.C.
Tracey Alderman Sellars, D.C.
The My Scholarship program rewards alumni and friends who refer aspiring doctors of chiropractic to Sherman College by crediting scholarship funds in their names. Find out more at www.sherman.edu/myscholarship.
Board of Trustees
Sherman Welcomes New Trustees
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic is led by a visionary group of professionals who are dedicated to carrying out the college’s mission, goals and objectives to educate chiropractors, conduct relevant research and serve humanity with high quality care — these people are the members of the Board of Trustees.
John Hilpisch, D.C., of Lake Elmo, MN, joined the Board of Trustees in June 2008. He is active in his private practice, Hilpisch Upper Cervical Chiropractic, Inc. Hilpisch earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) in 1987 and completed undergraduate studies at Augsburg College and Lakewood College, both in Minnesota.
Hilpisch is a leader in the William G. Blair Society; he is currently president of the organization and has served on the board from 2004 to present. He has served as Annual Conference Committee chairman and was certified as Blair Technique Proficient in 2005. The organization named him Chiropractor of the Year in 2005.
In addition, Hilpisch serves on the Continuing Education Committee of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and is a member of the Foundation of the Advancement of Chiropractic Education and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He is a member of the extension faculty at Palmer College and NWCC.
Chiropractor, author and consultant Michael Lenarz D.C., of Mount Vernon, WA, joined the board in June
2008. His book, The Chiropractic Way, (Bantam Books, 2003) was the first introductory book published on chiropractic by a major publisher.
Lenarz is founder of Health First Chiropractic, with four upper cervical offices, serving clients throughout northwest Washington State, and one office under the name of Dynamic Life Chiropractic, serving people in Birmingham, MI. He previously served as a consultant with Five Star Management, working with chiropractors throughout North America as a business management consultant. Lenarz earned his D.C. degree from Sherman College in 1987 and completed business and pre-chiropractic courses at the Community College of Allegheny County, University of Miami and University of Pittsburgh; he completed the Blair Chiropractic Primary and Advanced Trainer Certification in 2007.
He is a member of the William G. Blair Society, Washington State Chiropractic Association, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic Alumni Association and Sherman College Board of Regents. Lenarz has presented at numerous public speaking engagements over many years at local, regional and national chiropractic functions and institutions. He received the B. J. Palmer Philosophy Distinction Award at his Sherman graduation in 1987, and the Blair Chiropractic Society named him Chiropractor of the Year in 2003.
Kelley P. Jones, M.B.A., of Duncan, SC, joined the board in August 2008. Since 2004 she has served as executive assistant to the president at Spartanburg Community College (SCC), and in early 2009 was named interim executive director of the SCC Foundation.
Jones manages Spartanburg Community College’s marketing and public relations department, represents the college at business and community events and works with the South Carolina General Assembly. She received her masters in business administration from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Clemson University. She formerly served as a marketing analyst and planner for Milliken and Company.
In addition to the Sherman College board, she serves on the board of the Adult Learning Center in Spartanburg. She previously served as chairman of the board of directors of the Reidville Road Readiness Center and as president of the PTOs of Florence Chapel Middle School and River Ridge Elementary.
Sherman intern Joe Wang talks about Tytron technology with two prospective students at Shadow Day.
MAKING YOUR PRACTICE WORK FOR YOU:
Your Membership Matters!
Your Alumni Association dues support alumni and student programs that provide mentoring opportunities, scholarships and leadership programs. Members also receive great benefits, including access to the Alumni Directory Online, discounts at the Sherman Bookstore and much more. Join or renew your membership today for only $50.
Classmate Updates
1990s
Nalyn Marcus, D.C., ’90, of Bethlehem, PA, was named Volunteer of the Year by the Third Street Alliance for Women and Children in Easton, PA, for providing chiropractic care to the shelter’s residents since 1998.
Dan Greener, D.C., ’99, and his wife, Erin, of Monroe, MI, announce the birth of their first child, Ellie Nicole Greener, on November, 6, 2008.
2000s
Lauren Gill-Hayser, D.C., ’02, and John Hayser, D.C., ’02, of Avon, NJ, announce the birth of a second daughter, Margaret Clare, on February 18, 2009.
Sara Ingram D.C., ’04, of Charleston, SC, married Eli Tripps on October 18, 2008, in Isle of Palms, SC.
Deaths
Ann Hall, D.C., ’77, of Madison, KY, died on December 29, 2008. She is survived by husband, David Hall, D.C., ‘77.
Send your news to Marggi Roldan, Director of Alumni Relations, Sherman College, P.O. Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304; mroldan@sherman.edu; or through the alumni pages at www.sherman.edu. We include news on office openings, marriages, births, awards and recognitions. See more alumni and campus news on Marggi’s blog at sherman.blogs.com/alumni/.
New Direction for Alumni Publications
Sherman is taking a new direction with its publications. We hope that alumni will find this to be a positive move. The college has consolidated the four-page alumni newsletter, PostCheck, with Straight From Sherman. In turn, Straight From Sherman has been redesigned with more of an alumni focus. What does this mean for you, the reader? You’ll receive fewer print mailings, with a higher content quality, plus a page design that’s easy on the eyes and eliminates duplication of news articles. Our goal is for you to get more information and more enjoyment from our mailings in less time. More frequent news about the college can be found through our monthly e-newsletter Sherman Shares and by following us on the Internet on Facebook, blogs and Twitter.
Steam Heat —The Extra Degree
by Alumni Association President Nalyn Marcus, D.C.
I hope by now you’ve seen the short video “212: The Extra Degree.” If not, please be sure to view it online at www.just212.com/ video/ for an inspirational take on working just a bit harder to achieve success.
The 212 movie is a brief presentation on playing full out. To sum it up, although water is hot at 211degrees, when you add one more degree it boils, producing steam, and that one extra degree changes everything. It is a powerful metaphor to go the extra degree to the extent we demonstrate our passion for chiropractic, our families, our dreams and hopes for the future of our profession – and the generations of children it will benefit. What does your 212 degrees look like? How are you truly and actively making a difference in our profession? Each degree of effort we raise can make a profound change. What am I getting at? Get involved any way you choose!
Here are some suggestions: Touch base with a colleague and brainstorm ways to bring better, clearer chiropractic information to your hometown. Mentor a new graduate. Donate to Sherman College. Volunteer to host a career day in your area.
Refer a student.
Join the Alumni Association, or renew your membership. Join your state association and the FSCO.
Rekindle relationships with fellow classmates.
Come to Lyceum!
It only takes a little effort to get the momentum going. If each of us would turn up the heat for chiropractic by just one extra degree, the energy created could be phenomenal! The power generated by that single degree makes all the difference.
I invite you to turn up the heat on your involvement in our profession in whatever capacity you choose. There is no time like the present. Let’s all push each other to the boiling point. Are you game?
Happy Day!
Facebook,
MySpace and Merchant Circle — Oh My!
If you are using Facebook, MySpace and other internet social networking sites, you might want to start using them to build practice awareness in your community and market or promote yourselfand your chiropractic message on the web.
While I’m not an expert on the subject, I do a lot of exploring on Facebook, MySpace and MerchantCircle, as well as with mass e-mail campaigns. The results are encouraging, especially considering the cost of investment (no money and just a little time each day).
Facebook is perhaps my favorite social network because it is versatile and user friendly. Most of you have probably heard of Facebook or have accounts, even if it’s just to check up on what your kids are doing on this site. But have you ever thought of using it to benefit your business?
Here’s one easy way to dip your big toe in the water. Update your status daily with a comment about what’s going on in the office, like “Chris is hosting a Patient Appreciation Day today from
2-6 PM. Come enjoy the food, fun and fellowship.” Or “Chris is improving the lives of today’s patients through chiropractic care.” This way, your friends, patients and even family members know what’s going on in your office. You wouldn’t believe how often someone comes to a workshop or community event I host simply because they saw the status update I posted on Facebook that day.
Next, expand your network by inviting patients to be your friends on Facebook. All you need to do is ask your patients on the intake form if it’s ok to contact them on Facebook, (have a checkbox with yes, no, and “I don’t use Facebook”) then, ask for their e-mail address. This helps you request their friendship and add them to your e-mail distribution list at the same time. It
only takes a minute more time to do this, and it’s very worthwhile. You’ll see the return on investment when you start getting feedback on your status entries – because on Facebook, people can add comments about your status and everyone gets to see and share information, tips, questions and so on.
You can also upload videos to YouTube and share them on your Facebook page and write “notes” that all your Facebook friends will see. These notes could be your newsletters, invitations, health talks, daily health tips, random ramblings, philosophy conversation starters or anything else you can think of.
I’ve also dabbled in MySpace, another social networking site. On MySpace, you can enter all your office informa-
by Chris Kerszko, D.C., ’03
tion and network with friends, patients, relatives and other businesses. MySpace is a great place to promote your office, put pictures up, write articles or upload your newsletter or a health tip of the week.
My favorite feature of MySpace is the forums. In the forums, you can post comments or start your own topic of discussion. I’ve gone into the “health” forums and discussed the chiropractic philosophy. Not everyone responded, but some people actually “got it,” and I formed good cyber relationships with other like-minded individuals. Who knows, maybe one of them decided to seek out care from a local chiropractor after learning more about it!
Beyond the more “personal” sites like Facebook and MySpace, you can find many networking sites that cater more to business professionals, and you can use them to create relationships with other small business owners and beyond.
MerchantCircle is dedicated to helping local businesses get more customers quickly, easily and cost effectively. It is based on the trend that more and more people are first going to the internet instead of the phone book to find local listings. In addition, more and more businesses are connecting in the virtual world to cross reference and promote other seemingly unrelated businesses.
In this way, you can tap into the power of different business circles right on your own block or town. For instance, someone may be searching a listing for a local furniture shop and happen to glance at a review or comment that your business has in the margin. Putting two and two together, they
can take your name down as well just in case the furniture is too heavy!
With MerchantCircle, there are plenty of free tools that help you create a dynamic business listing and raise your visibility in search results. And if you want, it offers affordable packages that leave phone book ads in the dust for a fraction of your budget. For instance, you can create a business listing and customize it with pictures, blogs, coupons, ads and newsletters that you can change and promote to your customers, merchant friends and associations.
Personally, I only take advantage of the free stuff. I have a listing for our office, I’ve contacted other merchants near me and we’ve written reviews for each other so our web traffic also has a chance to see my name and information. I’ve also made coupons and had MerchantCircle distribute them to my contact lists. It’s actually very easy to do and MerchantCircle sends me a full report each month showing how many people click on the ads and onto my listing. In my opinion, MerchantCircle is very professional, organized and may just be the yellow pages of the future.
And while social networks can add a new dimension to your marketing efforts, you shouldn’t leave the “old standbys” by the wayside. I still make use of e-mail
campaigns. For example, I send a monthly e-mail newsletter and announcements about upcoming office events. E-mail can be a powerful way to increase the awareness of your office, its location, your services, and community service and events you have throughout the year. Why not use those social networks to build your e-mail subscriptions too?
Of course, there are many other social networking sites out there. I encourage you to do some exploring and see which ones work for you and your practice. Don’t forget to look me up and add me as a friend!
Dr. Chris Kerszko, a graduate of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, has been practicing family chiropractic in Westerly, RI, since April 2004 promoting regular chiropractic spinal checkups for everyone in the family and believes that education is the key to building and maintaining a strong family practice. You can hear him on his weekly radio show “Living with Intensity” on WBLQ.net live every Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 am (EST) where he promotes the chiropractic philosophy of life, health and well-being.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: VAL PENNACCHIO, D.C.
Making Her Family Proud
by freelance writer Rosemary McCormick DePasque, D.C. ’90
Pennacchio credits Sherman College with igniting the passion that inspires her everyday life. The New Jersey native worked as Thom Gelardi’s secretary while her then-spouse was a student at Sherman. She sat in on every philosophy class (some of them twice). “I just fell in love with the message, and honestly, I am still very energized by the simple beauty of chiropractic and the profound effect it has on people’s lives,” she says.
Though it was more than a decade later and after a divorce, Pennacchio went back to school and pursued a chiropractic education of her own, graduating summa cum laude from Sherman in 1990. She was quickly tapped to be a faculty member, thus launching a very productive career in chiropractic education.
In a humble way she explains her driving force. “I must admit I am devoted to my job and the influence that I know we’re making in chiropractic education and helping to graduate competent, caring, confident chiropractors to serve the people of the world,” she says. “When I divorced I took my father’s name back, and
Her influence is far-reaching. Her work makes a difference in the lives of thousands.
Valerie Pennacchio, D.C., ’90, is quite possibly one of the most influential women in chiropractic education today. In fact, to read the list of her accomplishments and achievements is nothing short of exhausting!
I remember telling him, ’Dad, I intend to do great things in this world, and when I do, I want the “Pennacchio” name to get the credit.’” The Pennacchios have a great deal to be proud of.
Hundreds of Sherman alumni were her students at Sherman, and many hundreds more attended board reviews or continuing education seminars that she has taught over the years. Sherman students between 1990 and 2003, had the pleasure of attending her classes on philosophy, x-ray analysis or technique. And many since then have seen the results of her influence on committees ranging from Academic Affairs to Curriculum Review to Integrated Marketing.
Amid teaching classes and attending committee meetings, Pennacchio also managed to maintain a private practice in Spartanburg. As chair of the Philosophy Department she also penned many articles for various Sherman publications, as well as participated in and authored case studies.
Pennacchio gained a great deal of administrative experience at Sherman. She was instrumental in developing Sherman’s first Clinical Proficiency Examination (Exit Exam) prior to the existence of the National Board’s Part IV. Moreover, she was selected
by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) to be a part of its test-writing committee. She served as principal committee chair for Sherman’s self-study process for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), and as a self-study committee member at Palmer College Florida, where she worked for a little over a year as associate professor.
In 1999, fellow Sherman grad Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C., then a key administrator at a foundling chiropractic college in New Zealand, asked Pennacchio to come to that country for a very important project that would have profound effects. Boone and other leaders in New Zealand entrusted Pennacchio to prepare its pioneer class in New Zealand for a proficiency examination that would prove that the soon-to-be graduates were competent to serve their communities, and that the school’s curriculum was accreditation-worthy. Taking a leave from Sherman College, she spent four months in New Zealand. With diligence, hard work, and the help of Irene Gold Board Review notes (used by permission), she was able to help the school achieve this milestone.
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chieving success often involves stepping outside a comfort zone — confronting fears that can block success.
Climbing a towering pole and jumping into the unknown might at first appear to be an unlikely vehicle for self-discovery, but it became just that for the first group of 40 Sherman College students who completed the Clinic Challenge Experience in October.
Dean of Clinics Claudia Seay, D.C., and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences Ron Castellucci, D.C., recently talked about the genesis of the idea for this transforming experience, one that fostered a sense of camaraderie among the members of the four teams, made up of students, faculty and staff, the first to reap the benefit of the ropes course that taught them to trust their teammates and push themselves to conquer their fears.
Castellucci, coordinator for the program, knew nothing about the ropes course before he began work on Sherman’s course. But he learned a great deal during the process of planning for and executing the first two-day experience, working with Cathi Neal, an outside facilitator from Changing Courses, the company that designed Sherman’s ropes course. Together they coordinated the training
of the entire faculty and staff and implemented the first student experience.
“Every Health Center faculty and staff member went through training, as well as many college administrators and staff,” Castellucci said of the 23 who then worked with Neal to coach students through the 10 stations of the ropes challenge. “We all learned to trust each other as well as ourselves, that teamwork is the key to accomplishing a task.”
Crediting President Jon Schwartzbauer with introducing the idea of the ropes course, Seay recalled the beginning of the process for implementing the idea at Sherman, a process which took a year and a half to bring to fruition. Schwartzbauer became impressed with the potential for the program when he participated in a similar experience at Parker College of Chiropractic in Texas. He shared his enthusiasm for the concept with faculty members at Sherman and asked them to see if a program suited to the college’s specific needs could be implemented.
The program at Parker was held off-campus. That meant participants had to travel to and from the ropes course, lengthening the amount of time for the camp to two and one-half days. Schwartzbauer and the Sherman team, after considering offcampus locations, at Camp Greenville
and other places in the Upstate, made the decision to use the ample wooded area on Sherman’s campus to construct the school’s own ropes course. A grant from the Straight Chiropractic Education and Research Foundation, Inc., provided the funding to build a ropes challenge course specifically tailored to the needs of Sherman’s program.
“When I participated in the course at Parker, I was able to see what a powerful experience it was,” Schwartzbauer recalled. “I saw students transformed in areas of attitude, confidence and ability to work together as a team. Throughout the weekend, they were able to build on practice management and communication principles that are important to an intern going into the clinic experience.”
Those observations proved to be the catalyst for developing the program at Sherman. It took a year and a half for the idea to become reality, but the results more than met expectations. Students and faculty embraced the concept, taking away a renewed sense of pride in their own ability to overcome obstacles. The first participants were students who were about to begin pre-clinic and clinic classes.
The Clinic Challenge Experience was specifically designed to help students
make a successful transition from classroom to chiropractic internship by sharpening their professional focus, energizing their passion for chiropractic and exposing them to success principles for practice. A series of physical and mental challenges provided students the opportunity not only to test themselves as individuals but also their ability to work with others to overcome obstacles.
The ropes course consists of a variety of challenges — using ropes, pulleys, walls, platforms, poles — all of which present participants with the opportunity to use problem-solving skills and teamwork. Facilitators and teammates encourage participants to face and overcome whatever fears are blocking their ability to accomplish the tasks.
Jennifer Carson, one of the 40 students to complete the inaugural Clinic Challenge Experience, was a little apprehensive when she began, not exactly sure what the experience was or how it would relate to her clinic internship. But after having worked with her team to meet the challenges, she is able to see a direct correlation between the challenges and
TAKINGTHECLINICCHALLENGE
Clinic Challenge Experience fosters team spirit and cooperation
by freelance writer Beverly Knight
Photo courtesy of Mike Bonner / Spartanburg Herald-Journal
attempted the challenge. Even though not everyone jumped off the very top, everyone jumped. I think we inspired the other groups to attempt this part of the challenge.”
The most difficult aspect for Carson was deciding when to speak up. She learned that sometimes adding too much information could “ruin the flow,” but she also learned how to speak when necessary. “I learned that the beauty of being human is that we are given talents and strengths,” Carson said, adding that working and respecting each other as teammates called for all team members to use their strengths and good judgment to achieve a common goal. “We had great team unity and respect and
that’s what enabled us to complete the challenges successfully.”
Attempting the pole challenge, which Castellucci calls “the most terrifying challenge but the best experience,” became the “badge of honor” for students. But Carson points to the greatest accomplishment as the fact that students overcame the mental challenges along with the physical ones. “We were pleasantly surprised to see the value of teamwork to help us solve problems,” she said. “What we discovered is that sometimes you just have to jump in, have faith that things will work out. That’s a lot like what the instructors do in clinic. They put their practicing lives on the line when they supervise students because we are working under their licenses.”
Seay is gratified that students were able to make that connection, recognizing that facing and overcoming their fears on the challenge course has a direct correlation to handling professional challenges both in the classroom and in the practice of chiropractic following graduation.
“Giving yourself over to someone else, trusting that they will be there to help you, is a powerful leap of faith,” Seay said. “Learning the value of working as a team is valuable not only on the challenge course, but in the Health Center environment and in life as well. Looking back, it seems that perhaps the greatest fear the students had to overcome was the fear of trusting each other.”
Simeon Kuic, a native of Columbia, SC, who plans to practice in Western North Carolina following graduation in March 2010, says that when he was preparing for the challenge course that he “didn’t have a clue what was in store, except that we were supposed to climb some telephone poles and run around in the woods. It sounded like fun.”
What Kuic found he enjoyed most about the challenge was interacting with other students and faculty. “The most important thing I took from the experience is the fact that good communication is essential to the health of all living systems, whether it’s an individual, a team, a school, a city or whatever,” Kuic said, concluding, “And if you think about it, that’s what chiropractic is all about.”
Jennifer Cook was excited about the ropes course from the beginning and nothing about it disappointed her. She describes herself as a “quiet person,” but she learned quickly that she needed to speak up in her group. The resident of Charlotte who hopes to practice in her former hometown in Florida, found the most rewarding part of the experience was that she developed relationships with people she says she would not have normally talked to as she interacted with team members.
“It was nothing particular about the ropes course and more about working with a group of people,” Cook said when explaining how she expects the experience to help her be more successful. “It’s not
hard for me to assert myself. I’m just a quiet person and no one hears me when I speak. I learned that I need to speak louder and my ideas would be heard sooner, therefore getting things done faster.”
Communication is a theme that runs through every conversation about the challenge course, and feedback on the benefits of the experience has been positive from students and faculty alike. It is the ultimate hope, Castellucci says, that students gain confidence in themselves and in others from overcoming fears and challenges. “We want them to look back and say it was a great experience, that as a result they are able to be better speakers, more outgoing in the community, more creative — and that those traits will carry over into their practices.”
Seay says feedback from students is a critical component for the success of the program. Changes are already being implemented for the spring Clinic Challenge Experience based on feedback from the first group of participants.
“In the debriefing, we sat in a circle, sharing thoughts and feelings. It was an insightful experience for both the students and the faculty and staff,” Seay said, noting that the concept of the course is to always reassess, make improvements.
Schwartzbauer was encouraged by what he saw during the inaugural challenge course. “I was gratified to see that the goals we set were accomplished by the camp that we put together here,”
Sherman’s president says, comparing the results to those that he had seen when he participated in the Parker experience.
“Students worked together as a team, cheered each other on, supported each other. It was obvious to me from the beginning that the experience would be beneficial for our students, but seeing the enthusiasm that they have shown lets me know just how much they gained from the experience.”
“I learned that the beauty of being human is that we are given talents and strengths,”
said Jennifer Carson, one of the 40 students to complete the inaugural Clinic Challenge Experience, adding that working with and respecting each other as teammates called for all team members to use their strengths and good judgment to achieve a common goal. “We were pleasantly surprised to see the value of teamwork to help us solve problems. What we discovered is that sometimes you just have to jump in, have faith that things will work out.”
TECHNOLOGY:
What’s Your Status in Social Networking?
by Sherman Webmaster/Social Networks Manager Charlotte Babb
Social networking is free to join and use, and it can be a great way to help make your practice and yourself more accessible to potential practice members or patients. You can build a reputation online and share your thoughts and expertise with colleagues and clients. But how do you navigate through the world of Web 2.0? We’re here to help.
Planning the message you want to share with the world is a key to bringing the world to your door. Be yourself, and be honest, and you will build the reputation and trust to attract business. Each of the following services is the most popular of its type, and each helps build an online presence for you and your office.
LinkedIn.com
Professional networking LinkedIn helps you make business contacts. You can invite and connect with colleagues, coworkers or employees and friends. Your profile includes an online resume, your expertise and your base of operations. You can ask or answer questions, post events and invite others to attend. You can recommend your contacts and get recommendations from them. You can start or join interest groups for spreading news or starting a discussion. Find more information at imonlinkedinnowwhat.com/.
Get linked in with Sherman College at www.linkedin.com/in/shermanchiropractic and www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1680507 (the SCSC Alumni group)
Facebook.com
Finding your friends Facebook is the most popular social network, especially with the college to 30-something age group. Facebook works hard to be fun to use, even addictive. You can post private or public messages, update your status, and post photo albums or videos. You can link to other accounts such as Twitter or your blog so that your Facebook page stays up to date for all your friends and colleagues. Facebook lets you keep in touch with folks with whom you have a looser connection as well as close friends and family.
Unlike MySpace, Facebook does not allow businesses/organizations to have accounts – only individuals. However, individuals can create pages about their business or organization that can attract “fans” which is a great marketing tool.
Both organizations and individuals can announce events, allow people to RSVP, and post comments or videos. Paid advertising is available to promote your fan pages and events.
Join more than 500 friends of Sherman President Jon Schwartzbauer at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=543762691
Join more than 325 friends of Webmaster Charlotte Babb at www.facebook.com/ home.php#/profile.php?id=1348581648
Join more than 250 friends of Alumni Director Marggi Roldan at www.facebook.com/ home.php#/profile.php?id=1178410809
Become a fan of Sherman College and receive our updates at www.facebook.com/home.php#/ pages/Spartanburg-SC/Sherman-Collegeof-Straight-Chiropractic/8937687131
MySpace.com
Finding other friends
MySpace is similar to Facebook, but has evolved into more of a place for bands/ musicians to connect with fans. It still has the widest audience, though Facebook is rapidly catching up. MySpace includes a blog function to connect with friends and list your updates, much like Facebook, and it’s easy to post pictures and video.
Twitter is a micro-blogging service that lets you post short comments (140 characters) called “tweets” from your computer or phone. You can schedule tweets ahead of time using services such as tweetlater.com or scan the Twittersphere with TweetDeck.com to find the hot topics. Twitter is quick to use and see who is tweeting what so you can add your 2 cents. You can search for people who share your interests and “follow” them to see their tweets on your profile.
Follow Sherman’s updates at twitter.com/ shermanchiro
Follow President Jon Schwartzbauer’s updates at twitter.com/shermanprez
Follow CSI to stay up to day on Case Study Instruction at twitter.com/shermanCSI
Follow the public relations office for college and social media info at twitter.com/ shermanPRgirl
Wordpress.com/Blogger.com
A blog is a web site too! Blog is short for weblog. Think of it as an on-line, public journal. Having a web site makes your business easier to find. The easiest way to have a web site is to start a blog via wordpress.com or blogger.com. Both platforms are easy and intuitive to set up, and both are free. Both feature “pages” which can be treated as static web pages, and you can set the blog to go one of those pages first rather than to the blog itself. Page styles are easy to select or change, and there are hundreds of themes available, plenty of which are professional in appearance.
What makes a blog work for you is posting to it regularly — at least once a week, and more is better. Blog posts tend to be short, up to one page of double-spaced type, focused on one idea, one point. Think of blog entries as short patient education talks or mini-articles. A blog allows search engines to find your web site more easily, and the content that you write makes it easier for your potential patients to embrace you and your philosophy. A blog also allows you to have dialogue with visitors as they leave you comments.
Find Sherman’s student, staff and faculty blogs at www.sherman.edu/blogs
What’s next?
Now that you know a little more about some of the available social networks, consider which ones might be a good fit for you and your practice. Want to compare social networks and what they offer? Check out our guide to “Which Online Platforms Are Right for You?” on the next page.
Which Online Platforms Are Right for You?
Want to get your feet wet in social networking, but don’t know where to start? Check out these quick overviews to help you decide.
LinkedIn
Low maintenance and accessible
Professional networking
Profile includes searchable resume
Low key, few graphics, no games
Groups for discussion, questions and news
Integrates with blogs (RSS)
Mass messages only available with paid version
Facebook
Quick and fun, more applications
Friend oriented, with private and public messages
Publish pages for events, invite members to attend/join
Publish pages for organizations and groups
Upload music, photos, videos
Integrates with Twitter and blogs
Post messages to selected friends
Many shared-friend applications
Blog
Wordpress, Blogger, Typepad (paid)
Easy-to-create web site; use as an online brochure, business card
Start a dialogue with visitors
Begin building an e-mail list to use with e-mail marketing
Twitter
Speed networking in real time
Micro blog (140 characters)
Send links
Make connections
Integrates with Facebook, LinkedIn
Alumni Profile: Val Pennacchio continued from page 9
All this set the stage for an enticing offer several years later that would result in Pennacchio pulling up stakes and moving to New Zealand permanently. She is now the college’s vice president where a typical day starts with her arising at 5:15 a.m.
She’s at the college by 8:30 and spends a majority of the day attending meetings — organizational, strategic, departmental and faculty. “Then you have to actually do the work you said you would do in the meetings,” she quips, so you may find her at the office until 6 or 7 p.m. She teaches philosophy classes on Tuesday and runs philosophy focus groups three or four times a week.
But the doctor professes that her devotion to chiropractic and her love of assisting students makes it all worthwhile. She thoroughly enjoys helping students to get in touch with their core beliefs, and teaching them to achieve excellence.
And while Pennacchio’s life continues on a new continent, she says she often reflects on her roots at Sherman College and the seeds that were planted to lead her to her current adventures. It’s all a part of the Pennacchio legacy.
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With
more and more children of Sherman College graduates becoming interested in following in their parent’s
chiropractic footsteps, Sherman College recognized an opportunity to help make their dreams come true. That’s why we proudly offer the Legacy Scholarship program.
by Vice President for Enrollment Services Lisa Hildebrand, M.A.
We established Legacy Scholarships to thank those alumni who have the confidence in Sherman College to refer their children to us for their chiropractic education.
This aptly named scholarship perpetuates the legacy of the Sherman College tradition by providing scholarships to incoming students who are children and step-children of Sherman College and Penn Straight graduates.
“I was quite pleased to learn about the Legacy Scholarship,” says Courtney Bond, a third-quarter student from Pittsburgh, PA. Courtney is the daughter of Gail and Arthur Bond, D.C.s, Sherman College graduates from 1978 and 1979, respectively.
“I only wish I could receive double the scholarship since both of my parents are Sherman grads!”
The scholarship awards eligible students $300 per quarter and is renewable for the entire time of enrollment, as long as the student maintains a full-time course load and satisfactory academic progress.
Do you have a child who might be interested in following your chiropractic path at Sherman College? Call our Office of Admission for more information and to speak with an admission counselor about current admission and GPA requirements. You can reach us at 800-849-8771, ext 222, or admissions@sherman.edu. We’d love to welcome your family to ours!
Jerry Tishman, D.C., ’76, and his son, Blake, a Legacy Scholarship recipient.
Pennacchio speaks at a New Zealand commencement.
2008 Was a Banner Year!
Susan Newlin, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Total donations topped $833,800
The Endowments (General, Scholarship and Health Center) grew to just over $1,000,000
The Distinguished Board of Regents added 17 new members
The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation provided eight $10,000 scholarships to Sherman students
The college received a $125,000 grant from the Foundation for Straight Chiropractic Education and Research to help fund the Quality Enhancement Plan and a $15,000 grant to build the low ropes course
The college received a $100,000 gift from NCMIC and named the fountain on the Gordon and Helen Brown Student Plaza to recognize this gift
And those are just a few of the highlights. Everyone’s gifts, no matter the size, have an impact on the Sherman student’s experience in a positive way. And for that, we are most grateful.
A Prosperous Future
In 2009 we will increase the number of Distinguished Board of Regents members. Regents provide the college with leadership and guidance at every turn; they are partners with the college in the future of chiropractic. If you are a Regent, we thank you for your involvement. If you’d like to become a Regent, please e-mail snewlin@ sherman.edu or call me (800-8498771, ext. 241) and we’ll talk about how you can get involved!
In addition, you may support Sherman’s endowment through a number of important programs: Reunion Year Campaign to support the Health Center Equipment Fund Honor Wall Tile Program to support the General Endowment Fund Our efforts to increase the Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship Fund.
New Facilities
The Gordon and Helen Brown Student Plaza, located outside between the Scallon and Taylor Buildings flanking the Honor Wall was completed with a fountain, park area, irrigated landscape, contemporary lighting and attractive signage. It provides a beautiful new main entrance to the campus and ties the Scallon and Health Center buildings together to give a true campus feel. Naming opportunities are still available.
Your Support
These and other college initiatives provide numerous opportunities for you to support the future of chiropractic education and the student’s experience at Sherman College. I hope to see many of you at Lyceum, “Share Your Pride,” this May, when we celebrate Sherman’s past and future successes. Thank you again to all who supported Sherman in 2008!
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Sherman College Legacy Society
Members of the Sherman College Legacy Society demonstrate their belief in the enduring value of Sherman College.
Becoming a member of the Legacy Society is easy. Simply let us know that you have included Sherman in your estate plan. Contact Vice President for Institutional Advancement Susan Newlin at 800-849-8771, ext. 241, or e-mail snewlin@ sherman.edu. We will ask you to complete a Confidential Gift Form.
You will then become an honored member of the Sherman College Legacy Society. The college will keep the details of your gift confidential, and you are welcome to decline public recognition.
2008 Members
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Regent Mary Babian, D.C. Dallas Brown
Regent Gordon Brown, D.C.
Regent Helen McPike Brown
Carol A. Field, D.C.
John Marshall Field
Reginald R. Gold, D.C.
Irene Gold, D.C.
Regent Brian Pulver, D.C.
Jacob G. Sweat, D.C.
$100,000 +
NCMIC Insurance Company Straight Chiropractic Education & Research Foundation, Inc.
$50,000 + Brook J. Lenfest Foundation
$20,000 + Sherman College Chiropractic Student Government
$10,000 +
Regents Maxine & Ercil V. Beane, D.C.* Gibbs Charitable Foundation
$5,000 +
Regents Rita Frederick & Joel A. Beane, D.C.
Regents Helen McPike & Gordon Brown, D.C.
Regent John P. Degenhart, D.C.
Reginald R. & Irene Gold, D.C.s
Regents Norman D. & Judy Ross, D.C.s
Regent Sam Wang, D.C.
Regents Peter R. & Linda DiMauro Wells, D.C.
$2,500 +
Regent Mary Babian, D.C.
Regent C. Randy Baze, D.C.
Regent Joseph F. Donofrio, D.C.
Regents Lana & Harold “Skip” George, Jr., D.C.
Dr. Walt Hillard
Regents Patricia A. Giuliano & Peter J. Kevorkian, D.C.s
Regents Raymond & Charmaine Lanjopoulos, D.C.s
Regents Cindy A. & Ron Lanzara, Jr., D.C.s Regent Shoji Morimoto, D.C. Regents Baron & Susan Newlin Regent Gary Roeben, D.C.
Regent Brian Rutecki, D.C. Regent Robert M. Shaner, D.C. Sherman College Alumni Association South Carolina Chiropractic Association
$1,000 +
E. A. Addington, D.C.
Regent Scott D. Alcott, D.C. Darcy Andersen, D.C.
Regent Davin Barbanell, D.C.
Regents Kathleen & Robert G. Berkowitz, D.C.
Regent Maria J. Best, D.C.
Regent Arthur R. Bond, D.C.
Regent W. Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C.
Regent Alan S. Brewster, D.C.
Regent James Callahan, D.C.
Regent Laura Chadwick, D.C.
Regent John C. Court, D.C.
Regents Pamela & David L. Courtney, D.C.
Regent Alicia Crabbe, D.C.
Regent Gino Curcuruto, D.C.
Regent Michael S. Diehm, D.C.
Steven J. Forsberg, D.C.
Regent Craig A. Gagnon, D.C.
Regent Theresa R. Galant, D.C.
Regent Gwendolyn T. Gardner, D.C. Regent Alan B. Gewanter, D.C. Regent Carl Gillman, D.C. Regent Farrel Grossman, D.C. Regents Anthony & Veronica Gutierrez, D.C.s Regent Tony Gutierrez, III, D.C. Regent Jerry L. Hardee, Ed.D. Regent David E. Healey, D.C. Dr. Danise G. Herbert Regent John Hilpisch, D.C. Regents Sharon & James A. Hilston, D.C. Regents Veronica & Bruce D. Homsey, D.C. Regent Curtis Horton, D.C. Regent Harold T. Hughes, D.C. Regent Robert Irwin, D.C. Regent David R. Ivey, D.C. Regent David H. Ivey, II, D.C. Regent Marc I. Johnson, D.C. Regent Shogo Kajisa, D.C. Regent Robert Keeler, D.C. Regent Dennis J. Keenan, D.C. Regent Richard Keim, D.C. Regents Daniel & Richelle Lauric Knowles, D.C.s Regents Jason M. Kolber & Elissa Katz, D.C.s Regents Sandra & Edward Kwasniewski, D.C. Regent Travis LaForest, D.C. Regent Ernest F. Landi, D.C. Regent Margaret M. Lehr-DeVolld, D.C. Sandra E. Levenson, D.C. Regent Leonard A. Mazza, D.C. Regents Rosemary DePasque & Scot W. McCormick, D.C.s Regent Alan L. Ott, D.C.
Regents Gary & Cathleen Padden, D.C.s
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Sherman Endowed and Established Scholarship Funds
The college has several endowed and established scholarship funds. Endowed Scholarship Funds must have a $50,000 threshold and include the following:
Rex Mumford Kasler Scholarship Fund
A permanently endowed fund established by the family of a Sherman student who passed away before he completed his education. The fund is currently at $271,897.
Milton W., Louise, and Samuel Garfunkel Scholarship Fund
A permanently endowed fund named in honor of members of the Garfunkel family whose support of Sherman College and chiropractic were of the highest level. The fund currently has an endowment of $105,256.
Established Scholarship Funds (building toward $50,000 threshold):
Samuel and Sandra Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship Fund
A permanently endowed fund named for the parents of Robert Berkowitz, D.C., a 1981 graduate. The fund is at $46,112.
Lyle W. & Eula M. Sherman
Scholarship Fund
Honors the namesake of the college and his wife. The fund is currently at $28,929.
Theodore Hartley Scholarship Fund
Named in honor of Theodore Hartley, D.C., a 1980 graduate of Sherman College who practiced in Florida. The fund is currently at $25,931.
If you would like to establish an endowment fund to honor someone or support a specific program at Sherman, please contact VP for Institutional Advancement Susan S. Newlin at snewlin@ sherman.edu or 800-849-8771, ext. 241.
Regent John H. Porter, Jr., D.C.
Regent Brian D. Pulver, D.C.
Regent Brian Quattlebaum, D.C.
Regent Timothy D. Revels
Regent Beth A. Risser, D.C.
Regent Rick Schelter, D.C.
Regent Liam P. Schubel, D.C.
Regent Kenneth W. Schultz, D.C.
Regents Jon C. & Mitzi Schwartzbauer, D.C.s
Regent Claudia Seay, D.C.
Regent Nicholas J. Senuta, D.C.
Regent James Snyder, D.C.
Regents Philip J. & Karen Sorota, D.C.s
Regent Gregory A. Stetzel, D.C.
Regent Felicia L. Stewart, D.C.
Regent Rebecca J. Strutz, D.C.
Regent Roy W. Sweat, D.C.
Regents Veronica & T. Peter Tague, D.C.s
Regent Benjamin W. Tanner, D.C.
Regent Joseph J. Teff, D.C.
Regent Jerry Tishman, D.C.
Regent Leslie J. Van Romer, D.C.
Regent Shane J. Walker, D.C.
Regent Tyrone D. Wallace, D.C.
Regent Nicholas Wise, D.C.
Regent Dennis Yeung, D.C.
Regent Katsuhisa Yoneyama, D.C.
Regent Kim M. Zell, D.C.
$500 +
Regent Greg M. Adams, D.C. Anonymous
Marian & George B. Banks, D.C.
Charlene D. & Myron D. Brown, D.C.
Regent Ron Castellucci, D.C.
Regent Janet L. Harriger, D.C.
Regent Nalyn Russo Marcus, D.C.
Steven R. Niemiec, D.C.
Regent Cindy L. Pekofsky, D.C.
Mrs. Donna Sanders
Regent Adil F. Sarosh, D.C.
Sunbelt Janitorial Group
William G. Blair Chiropractic Society
$100 +
Mrs. Kay C. Alcott
Mrs. Brenda K. Atencio
Dennis J. Baron, D.C.
Dr. Lori L. Bents
Sue Blanton, D.C.
Brigette Bowler, D.C.
Mrs. Margie M. Brace
Terry Bragg, D.C.
Ronald L. Brehany, D.C.
Lafayette Briggs, D.C.
David S. Bronat, D.C.
Donald G. Brown, D.C.
Dr. Henry E. Bruce, III
Cecile Bruhn, D.C.
Michael T. Burcon, D.C.
Dr. Timothy J. Burkhart
Robert H. Burns, III, D.C.
Mrs. Shirlene Burnsed
Eric Carson, D.C.
L. Clay & Kristie P. Carter, D.C.s
Mrs. Tina Casey
Dr. Marc Chasse
Jennifer L. Christain, D.C.
Karla Shew Christy, D.C.
Michael J. Cohen, D.C.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Darin Shane Conner, D.C.
Mr. Manuel Correa
Robert M. Costello, D.C.
Scott Courtley, D.C.
Dr. Carroll Ann Coyle
Gilbert A. & Carol M. Cunningham, D.C.s
Nancy Denlinger, D.C.
Ms. S. Dingmon
P.J. Dobbins, D.C.
Jody D. Dosh, D.C.
Kristen Doyle, D.C.
Frank Driano, D.C.
Dr. William H. Edwards
Troy Eldridge, D.C.
Robert H. Epstein, D.C.
Ms. Danita M. Erickson
Ms. Gayle A. Erickson
Harvey Garcia, D.C.
Mrs. Joy Gayler
Frederick C. Geiger, D.C.
Cynthia B. Gibbon, D.C.
Michael F. Giglia, D.C.
Sean Gillott, D.C.
Craig P. Gindele, D.C.
David Gooldy, D.C.
Roger L. Gosselin & Jerrilyn Sullivan, D.C.s
Martin Gromer, D.C.
Connie Guan, D.C.
Bill & Lisa Hafer, D.C.s
Shawn Daniel Hagen, D.C.
David & Ann* Hall, D.C.s
Steven Halverson, D.C.
Timothy C. Hampton, II, D.C.
Dr. Bill Hannouche
John F. Hart, D.C.
Regent Donald E. Harte, D.C.
Alan Hartley, D.C.
Heide L. Hartmann Taylor, D.C.
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Harvey B. Haslett, III, D.C.
Alexander S. Hemingway, D.C.
Mr. Brian Hibbeln
Mrs. Lisa Hildebrand
Kenneth Hillman, D.C.
Regents Charles D. & Marylyn Hilston, D.C.s
Ms. Diana K. Horsfall
John S. Huber, D.C.
Kenneth Hughes, D.C.
Joseph G. Iaquinto, D.C.
Andrew Jackson, D.C.
Ms. Gwen M. Jacques
Charles L. & Janine Johnson, D.C.s
John J. Johnston, D.C.
John R. Justice, D.C.
Jami Karr, D.C.
Mrs. Idora E. Keating
Misty Konow, D.C.
Mr. William R. Koraleski
Dr. Gerald J. Kruba
Shawn LaBelle, D.C.
Dr. James D. Leedle
Regent Gregory P. Lonscak, D.C.
Dr. Robert A. Lupowitz
Jeffrey Lupowitz, D.C.
David Marraccini, D.C.
Scott A. & Jill Massengill, D.C.s
Frank Mazziotti, D.C.
Mr. Gerald B. McCaughan
Dr. Joseph E. McClellan
Joy McClenny, D.C.
Michael S. McKelvey, D.C.
Mr. Gordon J. McMullen, Jr.
Anthony J. Mirando, D.C.
Dr. Robert G. Moat
Mr. Donald L. Moerer
Regents Phyllis & Leroy G. Moore, D.C.
Dr. Robert W. Moses
Gary R. Mruz, D.C.
James D. Myers, D.C.
Lauren S. Nappen, D.C.
Dr. Lawrence O’Connor
Mr. Dane Olsen
Timothy B. O’Neill, D.C.
Ms. Sarah Onisick
Laura R. Orndorff, D.C.
Gabriel O’Sullivan, D.C.
So Ota, D.C.
Pasquale F. Papalia, D.C.
Dr. Franklin M. Parisi
Joosung Park, D.C.
Frances Penick, D.C.
Margaret Pickering, D.C.
Mr. Paul Don Pierucci
Princess C. Porter, D.C.
William Prease, D.C.
Regent Mary-Ellen Rada, D.C.
Mrs. Karen Brower Rhodes
George M. Rhodes, D.C.
Philippe & Christiane Richon, D.C.s
Ralf Riddarhall, D.C.
Martin J. Rodgers, D.C.
Ms. Marggi Roldan
Erene M. Romanski, D.C.
James M. Ronga, D.C.
Chris & Tracy Lyn Rush, D.C.s
Winn P. Sams, D.C.
Michael A. Santone, D.C.
Dr. Helga Schirmer
Mark L. Schwartz, D.C.
David Serio, D.C.
Jeffrey Shoemaker, D.C.
Dr. Eric W. Sidelinger
Catherine M. Silver-Riddell, D.C.
Dr. Jerry Simmons
Dr. John F. Smarch
David B. Smith, D.C.
Norman R. Smith, Jr., D.C.
Jimmy L. Smith, Jr., D.C.
Hojoon (Jimmy) Song, D.C.
Elizabeth A. Stedman, D.C.
Dr. David Stewart
Barry Stowers, D.C.
Joseph B. Strauss, D.C.
Stuart E. Swan, D.C.
Dr. Kenneth D. Swegman
Dr. Roy Tanaka
Dorothy Tenderholt, D.C.
Danita Thomas Heagy, D.C.
Kenneth W. Trapp, D.C.
Calvin J. Tuttle, D.C.
Roger Verno, D.C.
Dr. James W. Visconti
David B. Vorzimer, D.C.
Jeffrey G. Wack, D.C.
Bradley & Cetty M. Weiss, D.C.s
Wood M. Weiss, D.C.
Dr. Elizabeth M. Weiss
Jennifer Westcott, D.C.
Mr. Steve Whitaker
Jerrod Wilson, D.C.
Leslie M. Wise, D.C.
Dr. Yukio Yamamoto
Joel Zimmer, D.C.
$50 +
Allied Van Lines
Hany Armaly, D.C.
Dr. Joseph M. Bangert
Glenn E. Barber, D.C.
Loren Barisch, D.C.
Paul F. Basile, D.C.
Ms. Jan Batzer
Ms. Mattie Bendall
Arthur Berman, D.C.
Brent Biggar, D.C.
Kelly Bryant-Miller, D.C.
Ms. Patricia A. Cardillo
Mr. Andrew Ciapalo
Ms. Paula E. Clark
Dr. James W. Connor
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Todd DeMarco, D.C.
Traci Donnelly, D.C.
Brian Dooley, D.C.
Zachary Fatkin, D.C.
Mark B. Fullerton, D.C.
Regent Betty J. Gelardi, D.C.
Tonine M. Gelardi, D.C.
Jimmie W. & John Glenn, IV, D.C.s
Dr. William F. Goss
Akiba Green, D.C.
Mr. Daniel P. Green
Dr. Joel C. Greene, Jr.
James M. Herald, D.C.
Ms. Christiann Howard
M. Victoria Hunter, D.C.
Lisa Jaco, D.C.
Dr. P. Shaun Kavanaugh
Mr. Kevin R. Knox
Sharon B. Landon, D.C.
Doris Lazur, D.C.
Dr. William LeVan
David M. Mamolen, D.C.
Jeffrey S. Matoshko, D.C.
Charles Mayfield, D.C.
Mr. Karl A. Miller
Mr. Robert C. Mohrbacher
Eric D. Muths, D.C.
Dr. Richard Y. Nakasone
Dr. Paul Newhart
Musimbi M. Ondeko, D.C.
Dr. Patrick M. O’Neill
Mr. Timothy J. Owens
Regent Rose Panico, D.C.H., Ph.C. Joosung Park, D.C.
David L. Pick, D.C.
Mr. Rick Porter
Christy Powell-Kersey, D.C.
Kevin P. Power, D.C.
William C. Preston, D.C. Printer-Tastic, Inc.
Dr. Michael Reddy
Guy M. Reschenthaler, D.C.
Dr. Gregg F. Rhodes
Douglas W. Riffle, D.C.
Mr. Patrick G. Rogan
Beth Ann Roraback, D.C.
Helga Scheuermann, D.C.
Dr. Michael Schierl
Dr. Thomas J. Schulte
Christine Sigg, D.C.
Dr. Jeff Smith
David Soltanoff, D.C.
Arlene Caruso Thoma, D.C.
Drs. Alwin B. & Patrice M. Toensing
Mr. Stanley W. Torkelson
Donald A. Trepany, D.C.
Ms. Judith I. Waller
Brandon Wallis, D.C.
Gaylen K. Wallis
Joseph Washko, D.C.
Daniel K. Wild, D.C.
Dr. John K. Worz
Up to $50
Ms. Susan Abramski
Ms. Lori A. Absolor
Michael A. Addison, D.C.
Adam Akers, D.C.
Dr. Thomas Allen, Jr.
Michel Armaly, D.C.
Ms. Elaine M. Aulgur
Aaron Austin, D.C.
Tina Axelsson, D.C.
Charlotte H. Babb, M.Ed., M.A.
Michael J. Becker
Dr. James G. Bedenbaugh
Dr. Leigh Bell
Mrs. Lorry J. Bellah
Mrs. Leila A. Bellah
Michael Benton, D.C.
Richard L. Berneche, D.C.
George Berry, D.C.
Richard Bishop, D.C.
Howard Bloom, D.C.
Renee Bohn, D.C.
Ms. Sheri M. Boldt
Jody A. Bone
Mary Ann Bough, D.C.
Mr. John Bowie
Mr. Cliff H. Broussard, III
Dana R. Brown, D.C.
Martin Brown, D.C.
Matt Bryson, D.C.
Lucinda P. Burke, D.C.
Dr. Jerry J. Capone
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Wayne J. Carter
Ken Citelli, D.C.
Steven Clark, D.C.
Nathan C. Coffin, D.C.
Dr. Robert W. Colucci
Rajeev Anthony Connors, D.C.
Paul V. Corning, D.C.
Nylsa A. Correa, D.C.
Laurie M. Cribben, D.C.
Ronald E. Curry, D.C.
Mr. Matthew V. Dahl
Ms. Beth Dalton
Scott Darragh, D.C.
Dr. Stephen A. Dean
Anthony J. DeCosta, D.C.
Thomas & Doris Doheny, D.C.s
Donnel Eddy, D.C.
Ms. Vicki A. Eisele
Michael Epitropoulos, D.C.
Katie Holland Eslich, D.C.
Ms. Sherry Eubanks
John A. Fedina, Jr., D.C.
Adam Fedorow, D.C.
William E. Fehl, D.C.
Mrs. Kathleen Fehlings
Ricardo L. & Elizabeth Pagano Florez, D.C.s
Mrs. Connie Blake Fong
Ms. Shelah Frey
Peter Frigiola, D.C.
Don Gehman, D.C.
Ms. Katherine L. Ghenov
Charles Gibson, D.C.
Gerould J. Giddings, D.C.
Bryn A. Gillow, D.C.
Dr. John Grube
Ms. Carole E. Hagen
Ms. Julie A. Hamasaki
Mark Hampton, D.C.
Jessica Smiley Hedrick, D.C.
Eric Hellmann, D.C.
John E. Henard, D.C.
Sydnie M. Henricks
Harlan S. Hoffman, D.C.
Moye Howard, D.C.
Michael A. Hrycko, D.C.
Ms. Tannie Huang
Mr. Daniel Hunter
Ms. Carolyn A. Hurd
Mrs. Jacqueline K. Hurley
Ms. Lashanda Hutto
Mr. Willard L. James, Jr.
David Jemison, D.C.
Mrs. Laurie E. Jenks
Amanda Jerviss, D.C.
Dr. Gerald Mark Jordan
Kimberley A. June, D.C.
Ms. Patricia J. Kapp
Ms. Rhonda Lynn Kelly
Robert Kessinger, D.C.
Ms. Alison Kimball
Mr. Mark Knudson
Thomas M. & Bethany Kolarik, D.C.s
Mark Kostow, D.C.
Dr. Paul Krause
Lee Kronert, D.C.
Dr. Daniel N. Kuhn
Patricia Kuhta, D.C.
Ms. Martha Laabs
Ms. M. A. Labarre
Jeffrey E. Lagree, D.C.
Robert A. Lantrip, D.C.
Michael R. Larsen, D.C.
Kathleen A. Ledet, D.C.
Senator Robert J. Leeper, D.C.
Francesca Lovaglio, D.C.
Pengju “George” Luo, M.D., Ph.D.
April B. Macary, D.C.
Dr. Sheryl L. Manges
Andrea Marconi, D.C.
Albert J. Massucci, Jr., D.C.
Ms. Valarie M. Matinjussi
Dr. David M. McCarthy
Brent McConnell, D.C.
Ms. Sally Ann McDonough
Steven D. McKay, D.C.
Richard B. Meader, D.C.
Ms. Sonja J. Medcalf
Scott R. Miner, D.C.
Michael Minge, II, D.C.
Ms. Gracemarie Mittag
Ms. Dorothy More-Pierucci
Kevin A. Morris, D.C.
Alice Moyer, D.C.
David Murawski, D.C.
Dr. Robert Natusch
David E. Naum, D.C.
Mr. Thomas R. Nead
John R. Nissley, Jr., D.C.
Mrs. Christine C. L. Norlund
Time to Review Your Estate Plan?
Estate planning requires periodic review of your financial goals and objectives and related legal documents as circumstances in your life change.
Having an up-to-date plan in place is extremely important, as when certain events occur (e.g., marriage, birth of a child/grandchild, change of job, changes in tax laws, sale of property, retirement, etc.), you may need to make changes to ensure that all of your needs and those of your heirs are taken care of.
Each year around tax time, review your estate planning documents to be certain they still meet your goals and objectives. Conducting this review will likely provide peace of mind for you and your family’s future. Read over the statements below to see if your estate plan is in good standing:
1.I have an estate plan (e.g. will or living trust).
2.My immediate survivors know where to find my estate plan.
3.My executor is still capable and qualified to serve.
4.I have appointed qualified guardians for my children who are minors.
5.My executor knows how to find the needed information to settle my estate.
6.My survivor’s financial needs have been reviewed and addressed.
7.My minor children’s financial needs will be handled by a trust agreement.
8.My tax advisor has reviewed my estate plan to make sure it is in compliance with current tax laws.
9.My charitable wishes and bequests are in my estate plan.
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
10 Ways to Help Sherman College
1.Refer a student
2. Make a tax-deductible gift
3.Bring a prospective student to Lyceum
4. Attend an alumni event in your area
5.Volunteer to host a career function in your hometown
6.Remember Sherman College in your will or estate plan
7.Link to www.sherman.edu from your web site
8.Attend a Sherman College continuing education event
9.Update your contact information by calling 800-849-8771, ext 240, or e-mailing pthomas@sherman.edu
10.Refer another student!
Important Notes About the Honor
Roll of Donors
The lists featured on these pages are composed of individuals and organizations that made one or more donations received by Sherman College in 2008.
We take great care in compiling the lists. However, if we have mistakenly omitted your name or if your listing is incorrect, please accept our sincere apology and contact us right away so we may correct our records.
To submit a correction
If you see an error in our list, please contact Institutional Advancement Office
Assistant Patti Thomas at 800-849-8771, ext. 240, or e-mail pthomas@sherman.edu to help us correct our files.
George Norris, D.C.
Mrs. Heidi C. Palmer
David Paschket, D.C.
Ms. Patty Paul
Debra Pavlovic, D.C.
Dr. Radomir Penjevic
Renee S. Perry, D.C.
Terry R. Persons, D.C.
Kevin P. Phalen, D.C.
Jason L. Phillips, D.C.
Joan Pivirotto, D.C.
Dr. Coy E. Pless, Jr.
Dr. Daniel W. Poupard
Christopher & Monique Powell, D.C.s
Mr. Michael J. Pratum
Michael J. Prediger, D.C.
Ms. Julianna Pulliam
Levi Pulver, D.C.
Bradley J. Rankin, D.C.
Ms. Kimberly Ristedt
Alex Roa, D.C.
Michael A. Roche, D.C.
Ms. Maria T. Rogers
William H. Roscoe, D.C.
Dr. Russell Rosen
Perry Rush, D.C.
Mr. Robert E. Rydman
Mrs. Melody Sabin
Mr. Dan Schaafsma
Mr. Randy Schepper
Leonard Schwartz, D.C.
Mrs. Joanne Shaw
Ms. Ruthe E. Shilling Watkins
Mr. Geoffrey M. Shorr
Mrs. Kathy L. Spellman
Mr. Norman K. Steinbach
Ms. Keri Stevenson
Ms. Doreen Stewart
Mr. Robert J. Stoeckmann
Ms. Faye Strauss
Nicholas Tedder, D.C.
Dr. Cherie L. Thomas
Ms. Roberta Thomas
Ms. Patti Lee Thomas
Geriel Thornburg May
Lawrence I. Thorpe, D.C.
D. L. Thueringer
Larissa & Theodore Timper, D.C.s
Gordon H. Toftness, D.C., Ph.C.
John L. Tsakos, D.C.
Dr. Richard Sherman Uhl
Kristal K. Vance, D.C.
Patrick VanQuaethem, D.C.
Stephen Walicky, D.C.
Mrs. Mary K. Ward
Mr. Thomas R. Wiese
Scottie Williams, D.C.
Bonnie Williamson, D.C.
John Willis, D.C.
Ms. Cindy Willis
Jennifer Wilson, D.C.
Mrs. Kathy Wilson
Mr. Russell R. Wolf
Christopher Wolff, D.C.
Kimberly Woudsma, D.C.
Shi-Jun Zhang, D.C.
The Donor Honor Roll on the previous pages was organized by giving amount. The remainder of the list is organized by campaign.
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Gift-In-Kind Donors
Sherman College is supported in many ways. Below is a list of donors who have given to the college by donating items or services used in support of a special event or used at the college to help further the education of our students.
Marian & George B. Banks, D.C.
Susan Boger-Wakeman, Ph.D.
Regent W. Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C.
Joshua Ebert, D.C.
John Kosinski, D.C.
Shawn LaBelle, D.C.
Simon Marmier, D.C.
Regents Baron & Susan Newlin
Ms. Marggi Roldan
Regent Terry A. Rondberg, D.C.
Regents Norman D. & Judy Ross, D.C.s
Regent Claudia Seay, D.C.
Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park
Regent Leslie J. Van Romer, D.C.
Employee Giving
The following dedicated Sherman employees gave above and beyond their time and service by donating unrestricted dollars to the college.
Ms. Charlotte H. Babb, M.Ed, M.A.
Ms. Jan Batzer
Ms. Mattie Bendall
Regent W. Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C.
Lafayette Briggs, D.C.
Charlene D. & Myron D. Brown, D.C.
Robert H. Burns, III, D.C.
Mrs. Shirlene Burnsed
Mrs. Tina Casey
Regent Ron Castellucci, D.C.
Regent Laura Chadwick, D.C.
Mr. Manuel Correa
Ms. Beth Dalton
Mrs. Sherry Eubanks
William E Fehl, D.C.
Mrs. Joy Gayler
Tonine M. Gelardi, D.C.
Cynthia B. Gibbon, D.C.
John F. Hart, D.C.
Mrs. Lisa Hildebrand
Ms. Lashanda Hutto
Regent Robert Irwin, D.C.
Ms. Alison Kimball
Patricia Kuhta, D.C.
Pengju “George” Luo, M.D., Ph.D.
Regent Leroy G. Moore, D.C.
Regent Susan Newlin
Laura R. Orndorff, D.C.
Regent John H. Porter, Jr., D.C.
Kevin P. Power, D.C.
Regent Timothy D. Revels, C.P.A.
Mrs. Karen Rhodes
Ms. Marggi Roldan
Beth Ann Roraback, D.C.
Perry Rush, D.C.
Mrs. Melody Sabin
Regents Jon C. & Mitzi Schwartzbauer, D.C.s
Regent Claudia Seay, D.C.
Mrs. Joanne Shaw
Ms. Patti Lee Thomas
Ms. Roberta Thomas
Mr. Steve Whitaker
Mrs. Kathy Wilson
Reunion Year Gifts
In appreciation of their Sherman College education and in recognition of their 5th, 10th 15th, 20th, 25th or 30th anniversary of graduation, the following alumni contributed to the Reunion Year Fund in 2008. This fund builds the Health Center Equipment Endowment.
Tina Axelsson, D.C.
Regent Mary Babian, D.C.
Glenn E. Barber, D.C.
Regent C. Randy Baze, D.C.
Brigette Bowler, D.C.
Kelly Bryant-Miller, D.C.
Michael T. Burcon, D.C.
Karla Shew Christy, D.C.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Dr. Daniel Underwood
Dr. James W. Connor
Carol M. Cunningham, D.C.
Jody D. Dosh, D.C.
Zachary Fatkin, D.C.
Regent Theresa R. Galant, D.C.
Sean Gillott, D.C. Akiba Green, D.C.
Regent Charles D. Hilston, D.C. Andrew Jackson, D.C.
Charles L. & Janine Johnson, D.C.s
Regent Dennis J. Keenan, D.C.
Robert A. Lantrip, D.C.
Doris Lazur, D.C.
Dr. William LeVan
Dr. Robert A. Lupowitz
David M. Mamolen, D.C.
David Marraccini, D.C. Frank Mazziotti, D.C.
Dr. Joseph E. McClellan
Joy McClenny, D.C.
Anthony J. Mirando, D.C.
Lauren S. Nappen, D.C.
Dr. Lawrence O’Connor
Regent Gary Padden, D.C.
William Prease, D.C.
Regent Mary-Ellen Rada, D.C.
Douglas W. Riffle, D.C.
Martin J. Rodgers, D.C.
James M. Ronga, D.C.
Tracy Lyn Rush, D.C.
Jeffrey Shoemaker, D.C.
Dr. Jeff Smith
Norman R. Smith, Jr., D.C.
David Soltanoff, D.C.
Hojoon (Jimmy) Song, D.C.
Regent Gregory A. Stetzel, D.C.
Regent Felicia L. Stewart, D.C.
Dr. Kenneth D. Swegman
Regent T. Peter Tague, D.C.
John L. Tsakos, D.C.
Roger Verno, D.C.
David B. Vorzimer, D.C.
Brandon Wallis, D.C.
Joel Zimmer, D.C.
Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship
The Samuel and Sandra Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship is named for the parents of Robert Berkowitz, D.C., a 1981 graduate of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic.
Printer-Tastic, Inc.
Geriel Thornburg May
Dawn K. Lenfest Scholarship Fund
In December 2005, the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation of Philadelphia, PA established the Dawn K. Lenfest Scholarship Fund at Sherman College. This fund provided eight $10,000 scholarships in 2008.
Brook J. Lenfest Foundation
Lyle W. & Eula M. Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors the college’s namesake and his wife. Together they contributed much to the success of Sherman College.
Mrs. Donna Sanders
Capital Fund
These funds support infrastructure needs at the college that are not funded through current operating funds. They allow Sherman College to provide the best facilities possible.
Gibbs Charitable Foundation
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Directed Gifts & Grants
These donors demonstrate their passion for a specific program through directed cash donations and grants to Sherman College. These programs supported student activities and curriculum materials, as well as the construction of a low ropes course on campus.
Greg M. Adams, D.C.
Regents Maxine & Ercil V. Beane, D.C. *
Dr. Walt Hillard
Eric D. Muths, D.C. NCMIC Insurance Company
Regents Norman D. & Judy Ross, D.C.s
Sherman College Chiropractic Student Government
Straight Chiropractic Education & Research Foundation, Inc.
*deceased
Gordon & Helen Brown Student Plaza
This plaza, completed in 2008, is the focal point of the college’s main entrance and provides a welcoming place for students, employees and visitors to relax and socialize. It includes a water feature, an amphitheater, bench seating, walking paths and wireless internet.
Greg M. Adams, D.C.
Marian & George B. Banks, D.C.
Regent W. Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C.
Regent James Callahan, D.C.
Regent Joseph F. Donofrio, D.C.
Regent Carl Gillman, D.C.
Reginald R. & Irene Gold, D.C.s NCMIC Insurance Company
Regent Gary Roeben, D.C.
Regents Norman D. & Judy Ross, D.C.s
Regent Brian Rutecki, D.C.
David Serio, D.C.
Sherman College Alumni Association
Regents Philip J. & Karen Sorota, D.C.s
South Carolina Chiropractic Association
Regent Sam Wang, D.C.
Regents Peter R. & Linda DiMauro Wells, D.C.
Honor Wall Tiles
The following individuals donated funds for a personalized, etched tile on the Sherman College Honor Wall. The proceeds build the Endowment Fund. Many of the tiles are a tribute to someone special.
E. A. Addington, D.C.
Anonymous
Regents Helen McPike & Gordon Brown, D.C.
Regent Michael S. Diehm, D.C.
Regent Lana A. George
Regents Jason M. Kolber & Elissa Katz, D.C.s
Regents Cindy A. & Ron Lanzara, Jr., D.C.s
Regents Baron & Susan Newlin
Steven R. Niemiec, D.C.
Sunbelt Janitorial Group
William G. Blair Chiropractic Society
Honor Gifts
A gift made to the college in honor of another person, be it for graduation, marriage, birth, recognition, award presentation, etc., is a wonderful way to show your appreciation of that person and help support Sherman College’s mission.
In honor of Daniel Gromer Martin Gromer, D.C.
Memorial Gifts
These donors chose to support Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in memory of their loved ones and friends who have passed away.
In memory of Regent Ercil V. Beane, D.C. Regents Baron & Susan Newlin
In memory of Regent Maxine Beane
Regents Baron & Susan Newlin
Regent Rose Panico, D.C.H., Ph.C.
In memory of Joseph Csillag Martin Gromer, D.C.
In memory of Dr. Robert M. Shaner’s mother
Mrs. Margie M. Brace
Mr. Gordon J. McMullen, Jr.
Gaylen K. Wallis
2008 HONOR ROLL of DONORS
Sherman College Distinguished Board of Regents
The Distinguished Board of Regents is the bedrock of Sherman College support dollars. The members of this group are also the eyes, ears, wisdom and voice of Sherman College. Their advice and guidance have been indispensable to Sherman’s maturation as an institution of higher learning.
Through Regents’ advocacy and financial support, Sherman College’s influence within the profession has been profound. Their commitment and generosity have been the major source, not only of improvements to Sherman facilities and programs, but also of inspiration to everyone. We thank the following Board of Regent Program donors for their pledge to support the college in 2009.
Mary L. Babian, D.C.
Davin R. Barbanell, D.C.
C. Randy Baze, D.C.
Rita Frederick & Joel Beane, D.C.
Kathleen & Robert G. Berkowitz, D.C.
Maria J. Best, D.C.
Arthur R. Bond, D.C.
W. Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C.
Alan S. Brewster, D.C.
Helen McPike & Gordon Brown, D.C.
James Callahan, D.C.
John Court, D.C.
Pamela & David L. Courtney, D.C.
Alicia Crabbe, D.C.
John P. Degenhart, D.C.
Rosemary DePasque & Scot W. McCormick, D.C.s
Michael S. Diehm, D.C.
Joseph F. Donofrio, D.C.
Ray T. Drury, D.C.
Craig A. Gagnon, D.C.
Theresa R. Galant, D.C.
Gwendolyn T. Gardner, D.C.
William G. Garren, D.C.
Thomas A. & Betty Gelardi, D.C.s
Lana & Harold “Skip” George, D.C.
Alan B. Gewanter, D.C.
Carl Gillman, D.C.
Patricia Giuliano & Peter J. Kevorkian, D.C.s
Farrel Grossman, D.C.
Tony Gutierrez III, D.C.
Anthony & Veronica Gutierrez, D.C.s
Janet L. Harriger, D.C.
Peggy Hartley
Helen & Carl Hartmann, D.C.
David E. Healey, D.C.
Lisa Hildebrand
John Hilpisch, D.C.
Charles D. & Marylyn Hilston, D.C.s
Sharon & James A. Hilston, D.C.
Veronica & Bruce D. Homsey, D.C.
Curtis Horton, D.C.
Elizabeth Horwin
Harold T. Hughes, D.C.
Robert Irwin, D.C.
David H. Ivey, II, D.C.
David R. Ivey, D.C.
Marc I. Johnson, D.C.
Shogo Kajisa, D.C.
Robert Keeler, D.C.
Dennis J. Keenan, D.C.
Richard Keim, D.C.
Daniel & Richelle Lauric Knowles, D.C.s
Jason M. Kolber & Elissa Katz, D.C.s
Sandra & Edward Kwasniewski, D.C.
Travis LaForest, D.C.
Ernest F. Landi, D.C.
Raymond & Charmaine Lanjopoulos, D.C.s
Cindy A. & Ron Lanzara, Jr., D.C.s
Margaret Lehr-DeVolld, D.C.
Michael L. Lenarz, D.C.
Gregory P. Lonscak, D.C.
Leonard A. Mazza, D.C.
Phyllis & Leroy G. Moore, D.C.
Shoji Morimoto
Baron & Susan S. Newlin
Alan L. Ott, D.C.
Gary & Cathleen Padden, D.C.s
Rose Panico, D.C.H., Ph.C.
Cindy L. Pekofsky, D.C.
Richard E. Plummer, D.C.
John H. Porter, Jr., D.C.
Kevin Power, D.C.
Brian D. Pulver, D.C.
Brian Quattlebaum, D.C.
Timothy D. Revels, C.P.A.
Beth Risser, D.C.
Jason C. Robeson, D.C.
Gary Roeben, D.C.
Terry A. Rondberg, D.C.
Norman D. & Judy Ross, D.C.s
Brian A. Rutecki, D.C.
Adil F. Sarosh, D.C.
Rick O. Schelter, D.C.
Liam P. Schubel, D.C.
Kenneth W. Schultz, D.C.
Jon & Mitzi Schwartzbauer, D.C.s
Claudia Seay, D.C.
Nicholas J. Senuta, D.C
Robert M. Shaner, D.C.
James Snyder, D.C.
John Snyder, D.C.
Philip J. & Karen Sorota, D.C.s
Julie Stachurski Crutcher
Gregory A. Stetzel, D.C. Felicia L. Stewart, D.C. Rebecca J. Strutz, D.C. Roy W. Sweat, D.C.
Benjamin W. Tanner, D.C.
Veronica & T. Peter Tague, D.C.
Joseph J. Teff, D.C. Jerry Tishman, D.C.
Leslie J. Van Romer, D.C.
Thad S. Vuagniaux, D.C, Shane J. Walker, D.C.
Tyrone D. Wallace, D.C. Sam Wang, D.C. Laura Weeks, D.C.
Peter R. & Linda Wells, D.C. Charles Whalen, D.C. Nicholas A. Wise, D.C. Dennis Yeung, D.C. Katsuhisa Yoneyama, D.C.
Kim M. Zell, D.C.
FOCUSON RESEARCHAND PHILOSOPHY
Accepting Candidates: Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers
Sherman is now enrolling its third class in the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP), which begins at Lyceum 2009. If you are ready to begin excavating the recesses of your mind and the minds of others, then ACP is for you.
The ACP is a one-year, 100-hour course designed to enhance the understanding, depth and breadth of chiropractic philosophy. The sessions will challenge the thinking process and the application of philosophy in the chiropractic profession. The Academy is committed to helping you become the writer, thinker and speaker you desire to be and that the profession needs.
Successful completion of the program leads to membership in the prestigious Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers. The ICA Council on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards accepts the successful completion of the ACP for 100 hours towards its Diplomate in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards.
Topics of study include the following: Vitalism vs. Mechanism
Science and Philosophy Do Work Together
The Philosophical Framework in which Chiropractic Emerged Adaptability, A Sign of Life And more.
Attendees participate in five live weekend sessions and complete five distance learning modules between sessions. Candidates for the ACP will write and submit a thesis paper.
For more information about the ACP, go to www.sherman.edu/ACP, e-mail lyceum@sherman.edu or call 800-8498771, ext. 229.
Spread the Word About Chiropractic Through Writing
Writing can be a huge asset for the chiropractor, and doing it well can not only attract new people to your office but also help you build the practice of your dreams. Sherman is proud to offer Chiropractic — Write or Wrong: Writing for the Chiropractor, taught by Judy Campanale, D.C., at Lyceum 2009 to help you improve your writing skills.
This class gives an overview of different kinds of writing that can help you market yourself both in the profession and in the marketplace: research articles, philosophical articles and educational articles aimed either at patients, students or other chiropractors. You’ll have a chance to review examples of each type and to see what works and what doesn’t.
Each of these kinds of articles requires a different writing style — more formal and objective for sharing your research, and more personal and subjective for educating your patients. Your articles
can fuel your opportunities for speaking as well as help you get material ready so you can speak to community, professional or educational audiences.
Campanale, an accomplished writer, offers a quick review of the mechanics of writing, but it won’t be like the English classes you took in junior high. She provides clear structure for natural-sounding writing that is effective for the intended audience. She makes it easy to go from the way you talk to the right way to write, all while “keeping it short and simple.”
Along with being a member of a longstanding, high-volume cash practice, Campanale is editor of many of the “Blue Books” written by Joe Strauss, D.C., which range in topic from philosophy to history to motivation. She is a sought-after speaker who adds a heartwarming, yet philosophical perspective uniquely her own.
She has been named Chiropractor of the Year by the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (1999) and by Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic (2000), and she is the first woman ever to receive either of these awards. She was named a Fellow in the College of Straight Chiropractic in 2001.
Call for Abstracts:
International Research and Philosophy Symposium 2009
IRAPS 2009, to be held October 16-18 at Sherman, will focus on advances in chiropractic science and philosophy. Papers are invited that purport to advance the professions’ philosophical and clinical perspectives. More details, including review criteria, can be found at www.sherman.edu/iraps. Abstracts are due April 30, and acceptable topics are listed, but not limited to the following:
Functional operational definitions of nerve disturbance
Prospective viewpoints pointing the direction for the future of the profession
Outcomes research on approaches to documenting the nerve disturbance component
Importance of critically evaluating the philosophy originally formulated by the Palmers
Interdisciplinary research that recognizes the benefits of chiropractic care
Share your pride in chiropractic by attending plenary sessions with James Dubel, D.C. Claude Lessard, D.C. Sam Wang, D.C.
Sharpen your clinical skills with seminars featuring Nick Spano, D.C. Jim Thompson, D.C. Kathleen Linaker, D.C., DACBR
Renew your passion on our Spizz Track with Kevin Donka, D.C. Eddie Weller, D.C. Nalyn Marcus, D.C. & more
Energize your practice with special programs from Leslie Van Romer, D.C. Fred Gerretzen, D.C. Phyllis Frase
