CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2018 A R G O SPRING 2018 the T H E G R A D I S S U E
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Trips New Faces, New Places ShorterSpringUniversity2018 CecilInternshipsRobinson& PVN Ministry ARGO DEDICATION 44 Faculty Advisor: Professor Melissa Baskin STUDENT ACADEMICSLIFE Dr. Bill Mullen A Man of True Heart & Character Staff Writers & Editors: Elizabeth Smith, Rhys Pollock, Gaby Mendez, Tyler Cates, & Erica Ray CLASSSPORTSOF 2018 5448 Senior Class of 2018 Celebrating 4Years of Excellence Faculty AdministrationPicturesandStaff142558 Hawks Football New Era for Shorter
To Alayna Welker, my associate editor, you are such an inspiration and an absolutely amazing woman. Your sense of humor and kind spirit bring my life so much joy, and I don’t know what I’m going to do when you graduate this May. However, I am so excited to watch you blossom in the real world, and I’m positive you’re going to accomplish greatness.
I’d like to first thank Mrs. Melissa Baskin. Without this strong woman leading us day after day, I have no idea where this issue would have been. She is a rock not only in her faith, but in the empathy and understanding that I hope to have one day.
The Argo has painted so many fine memories of this university, and I am so grateful to have been a part of the artistry for my last semester at Shorter. I hope you enjoy this issue as much as the staff has enjoyed putting it together. Not only does The Argo represents tradition, but also change.
Editor-in-Chief
Welcome back to The Argo! This semester we created so many wonderful memories and had a blast creating this issue for everyone’s enjoyment. Throughout this issue, you can expect senior pictures, sports highlights, and so much more.
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Once again, Psalms 46:1 helped us to always look to our goal of publishing this issue. With God’s grace and a lot of help from amazing students and faculty, we did it. “God is our refuge and strength...”
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I’d like to thank Mrs. Melissa Baskin, The Argo’s advisor, for her amazing work ethic and mentoring. This semester has been a tough one, and she has constantly shown support and grace the entire time. She will always be one of the wisest women I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and I will never be able to thank her enough for everything she’s done. Without Mrs. Baskin’s guidance, this yearbook would not be the success that it is.
To Kat Tate, the one-of-a-kind Editor-in-Chief, you are a wonder woman. You take what life gives; you face it and handle it with grace. This department and school are better with you in it, and I am so excited to leave this publication in your capableAlaynahands.Welker, Associate Editor & Associate Editor
Kat Tate, Editor-in-Chief
5 LIFESTUDENT
Photo by: Cassie Thomas Together again: Katelynn Robinson, Chaloufia Mwila, Brooke Renfroe, and Lauren Rawlins take a break from moving in to friendship.celebrate
Enter to learn (left): Professors and staff welcome freshmen to the Hill. It’s a Shorter tradition for professors and staff to officially welcome new freshmen after Convocation each year.
Fly Hawks (left): Incoming freshmen attend Camp Hawk to prepare them for life on the Hill.
Photo by: Cassie Thomas
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
New Chapter Begins
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A home away from home: Thomas Halsall & Hazma Yawar hang out in the new international studies lounge.
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
A place to hang out: Jordan Etsio, Colby Fisher, and Rudi McWhirr enjoy studying in the new international studies lounge.
A new place to learn: Zach Broome seeks information about studying abroad.
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
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Dawn Tolbert Shorter
8 And the winner is: Senior Sydney Hillman is crowned Miss Shorter 2018. Emily Tyler, the 2017 winner, helps Hillman secure the Photocrown.by:Dr.
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Signing with passion: For her talent, Hannah Lambert uses American Sign Language to communicate the words to a song. Dancing the night away (left): Participants in the Miss Shorter pageant open the night with a dance number.
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SOS Color Day fun: The Shorter Orientation Staff (SOS) participates in Color Wars with their Photopartners.by:Cassie Thomas
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freshman: The SOS team gets ready to take on freshman orientation.
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Love in our bond: The sisters of Phi Mu pose for a picture on bid day with their new recruits.
Livin’GREEK
Photo by: Hannah Lambert
Photo by: Abi Valdes Living for each other: Elizabeth Kaitlyn Fudge celebrate on bid
Photo by: Hannah Lambert Seek the noblest: Emily Crane and Whitley Brooker are all smiles as they think about the fond memories they have shared this semester.
Elizabeth Smith, Blair Fowler, and bid day for Alpha Delta Pi.
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GREEK
Better Men, Better Lives: The men of Delta Sigma Phi participate in this year’s Lip Sync Competition.
Photo submitted by: Laura Beth Dawson
Home is Where
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
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Shorter royalty: Cecil Robinson and Kelsi Jones celebrate their victory as homecoming king and queen.
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Backstop: Students enjoy playing in a corn hole tournament during homecoming activities.
Taking the field: The Cheer Hawks welcome the football team to the field.
Posing with royalty: President Dr. Donald Dowless and his wife Teresa celebrate with the new homecoming king and queen Cecil Robinson and Kelsi PhotoJones. by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert Taking flight: Members of the Cheer Hawks practice a routine in preparation for the homecoming game.
Where the Heart Is
Just hanging out: McKenzie Staples and Laura Beth Dawson (back) celebrate homecoming with friends Kendall Knowles and Rachael Minard (front).
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
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Mission!a
14 We’re on
Serving in Africa: Joy Romano cuddles a tiny goat during her mission trip to PhotoAfrica.submitted by: Joy Romano
Mission trips provide a chance to travel abroad, to serve others in need, and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Over spring break, Shorter students took the opportunity to do just that. They traveled to three very different places, but all had a common goal: to serve others and show Christ’s love. Staying in the United States, Senior Christian Studies major Sarah Johnson traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, with a team led by Dr. Alan Hix, Associate Professor of Christian Studies. Most of Johnson’s days began at 7:30 a.m. and even at 5:30 a.m. on travel days. Johnson’s days were dedicated to ministering to local children. However, in the middle of all the hard work, the group still had the opportunity to learn how to run a dog sled team! Ultimately, this amazing trip granted Johnson new friendships, memories, and a new appreciation for all of her Studentsblessings.from the Ben and & Ollie Brady School of Nursing served in Léogâne, Haiti, located approximately two hours from the capital of Port-au-Prince. Nursing student Yecica Rivas enjoyed her first mission trip ever to Haiti. The days started bright and early at 6 a.m. when the rooster crowed. Nursing students spent their days practicing the medical education they learned by giving physicals and other medical treatments to the local people. Rivas felt like she was “in a completely different world,” but the colorful landscape, delicious food, and loving people quickly made her feel welcome. “God showed me that love has no barrier, color, lifestyle, culture, or limit,” said Rivas. This may have been Rivas’ very first mission trip, but it won’t be her last. Another student, Joy Romano, experienced a “first” in her mission trip journey over spring break by serving in the Horn of Africa, a lifelong dream of hers. The trip was full of surprises, and in a country where the prime minister had just resigned, the political tension was high. The language barrier posed a problem for them, and the short phrases and words picked up in the city soon became useless as they traveled to the countryside. A completely different language was spoken there, but that did not stop the people from welcoming them with love. Although the countryside had a lot of poverty, it was the most memorable part of the trip for Joy. She explained, “The hospitality
Freezing cold and loving it: This group of students went on mission to Alaska over spring break.
Photo submitted by: Sarah Johnson
15 of the people there was amazing and honestly put southern hospitality to shame.” Her days were filled with working at goat clinics, making house visits, and even helping on a dairy farm. She said that the trip really put life in the United States (U.S.) into perspective. “We are so privileged to live in the United States. The people in Haiti had nothing but were so satisfied. Here in the U.S., we seem to have the world, but can be discontent sometimes.” The trip also helped her realize that it was okay to slow down, “For someone like me, slowing down isn’t easy,” said Romano. “I don’t like to slow down because I feel like I am wasting that precious time, but each and every day the Lord kept reminding me over and over, ‘Rest in Me.’”
Send -Isaiahme.’”6:8
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Checking vitals: Taylor Ferqueron puts her nursing skills into practice by checking a little boy’s Photobreathing.submitted by: Cally Glass
Then I said, ‘Here I am!
By: Gabriela Mendez I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’
17 SPORTS
Spike: With her teammates looking on, Tinsley Fain prepares to execute a serve to the other team. Photo by: Karen Allen
Set it up: Determination is high for the Lady Hawks as they meet the other team at the net.
Send it: Alli Bell makes a serve while teammate Annie Homan anticipates a return.
Photo by: Karen Allen
Serve It Up!
Photo by: Karen Allen
Free throw shot: The crowd looks on as Denise Newton prepares to make a crucial free throw.
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Nothing But Net!
Photo by: Karen Allen Jump shot: The Hawks go for a layup as the opposing team attempts to take control of the ball.
Photo by: Karen Allen
Communication is key: Bianca Thornton communicates to a fellow teammate to make a successful pass.
Photo by: Karen Allen
Driving in: With the other team blocking, the Hawks dribble the ball down the court.
Photo by: Karen Allen
Photo by: Karen Allen Doubles Team: Jose ManzanoMoreno- and Gregoire Vincent work together in a Photomatch.by: Karen Allen
Teeing off: The golf team happily poses for a picture before their next meet. Photo by: Karen Allen Hard work pays off: The Lady Hawks golf team came in fourth place at a meet held at Union
Ace: Anastasia Jovicic returns a ball with a backhand. Photo by: Karen Allen Victory is sweet: The tennis team celebrates a win after a tough game.
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PhotoUniversity.by:Karen Allen Hole in One! Game, Match!Set,
Photo by: Karen Allen
Photo submitted by: Annabel Sandoval
Balancing act: Annabel Sandoval easily balances during a cheer routine.
Photo by: Karen Allen Go, Fight, Win!
Almost there: Lane Fletcher looks for the finish line.
Perfect form: The Cheer Hawks balance each other Photoout.
submitted by: Annabel Sandoval
Heading for the Finish Line
Determination: Clayton Scarborough races for the finish line with the competition on his Photoheels. by: Karen Allen Making it over: SheQuilla McClain clears the hurdle during a meet.
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Photo by: Dr. Brent Baskin Dribbles past defender: Jordan Etsio dribbles down the field evading defenders.
22 It’s All About Teamwork
Looking to score: The Lady Hawks are on the attack shooting for a goal.
Photo by: Karen Allen
Photo by: Karen Allen Battling for the ball: Fiorella Gamarra battles an opposing player for possession. Photo by: Karen Allen
For the score: The men’s lacrosse team prepares to score.
Line drive: Outfielder Raul Cortes steps up to the plate. Photo by: Karen Allen
Photo by: Karen Allen
Waiting: Ashley Langel plays the Photofield. by: Karen Allen Hawks gather at the mound: The softball teams comes together for a quick mound visit.
Duel On The Diamond
Strike!: Pitcher Jacob Ramos delivers a Photofastball.by: Karen Allen
Focused: Catcher Samyr Santos focuses on the ball. Photo by: Paula Wheeler
Photo by: Karen Allen
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Batter up: Maddie Hunt steps up to face the opposing team.
Batter Up!
Hustle
24 Fire away: Quarterback Tyler Pullum looks for a wide receiver while B.J. McCoy blocks a Photodefender.by: Karen Allen Heart&
Thank you (right): B.J. McCoy stops to thank God for helping him in the game. Photo by: Karen Allen
Taking it down field: A Hawk running back aims for the goal line. All fired up (right): The Hawks take the field in anticipation of the game. Photos by: Karen Allen
By:events.Elizabeth Smith
Photos by: Karen Allen Head Football Coach Zach Morrison Athletic Director Tony Lundy
25 One late afternoon in January may have seemed like a regular Thursday on campus. However, gathered upstairs in the Eubanks room was a crowd of onlookers ready to welcome in a new era of athletics at Shorter University. Everyone from members of the football team all the way to Shorter’s first ever Head Football Coach, Phil Jones, were in attendance to hear the announcement that Zach Morrison was the new Hawks head football coach. This was a sentimental day for many as Morrison played on Shorter’s inaugural football team during their very first season in 2005. Morrison began by recounting a particular memory of his first day meeting his new teammates in 2005 and how Coach Phil Jones taught them about relationships. Though he didn’t understand the importance of that concept then as a player, Morrison now sees the crucial role it can play as a coach.Morrison elaborated on this saying, “I want to reshape this university. I want to bring the culture back. I want to bring the concept of relationships to the forefront and bring and build men of character.” Morrison made it very clear that he believes the team will succeed as a whole when each team member succeeds as an individual. “If we build Christian men of character, this program will succeed not only on the field, but with these men throughout their lives,” stated Morrison. He made it clear that he was ready to begin rebuilding Shorter’s football program. Morrison ended the conference saying, “I’m here for the Hawks, and I’m home.” It is true that Shorter is home for many. In fact, Morrison is not the only person ushering in this new era for Shorter athletics who has former ties to the university. Former Shorter offensive coordinator Tony Lundy has been hired as the new Athletic Director. “I’m excited about working with all of the coaches as we develop young people who perform well on the field of competition but who do so in a way that honors Christ,” said Lundy. He also expressed how much it means to him to serve in the Shorter athletic department. “Being at such a Christ-centered university keeps me motivated to bring about quality changes to the athletic department,” said Lundy. With all of the changes taking place in Shorter’s athletic department, it is safe to say that the future looks bright. With new coaches and many with previous ties to the university, athletic programs seem to be on the rise. These new staff members, new recruits, and current athletes are all dedicated to the university’s motto of “Transforming Lives Through Christ,” and are ready to live that out both inside and outside of college athletic
A New Era for Shorter Football
27 ACADEMICS
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Alpha Chi: #1 Chapter
Photo submitted by: Dr. Kathi Vosevich
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Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Barsha Pickell
Top prize: Students and their faculty sponsors proudly display the trophy. Winning the President’s Cup was truly an honor.
Sponsor: Dr. Kathi Vosevich Assistant Sponsor: Mary Darrylene Corbin The photo on the academic divider
We did it: Shorter’s Alpha Chi won the 2018 other chapters in the United States! Created honor society that promotes academic excellence
Proud of success: Kayla Zuniga proudly displays the President’s Cup award. Photo by: Dr. Barsha Pickell
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Feeling excited: (from left): Kayla Killingsworth, Mary Jayne Caum, Hannah Lambert, and Kayla Zuniga celebrate their Alpha Chi chapter’s Photovictory.by: Dr. Kathi Vosevich divider was taken by Dr. Dawn Tolbert.
29 2018 President’s Cup award to top 300 Created in 1922, Alpha Chi is a national excellence and exemplary character. Chapter in the Country!
Celebrate: Mary Jayne Caum is excited for the Shorter Alpha Chi Photowin. Dr. Kathi Vosevich
30 Celebrating Academic HannahAccountingLambert AndersonManagementJoinerFiorellaEconomicsGamarra AlexaMarketingMoore Sports GabbyArtWilliams Erin MusicDallmannEducation Avery Harris Music Performance Abbey Poole Musical Theatre HannahEnglishCauthenMary Jayne HistoryCaum Kayla Psychology/HonorsKillingsworthAcademy SamanthaLiberalKirklandArts
Jones Sports Management Hannah Draper Special Education Abi Valdes Middle Grades Education Ashley Keller Early Childhood Education EmilyNursingVenable Colby CommunicationFisherStudies Kayla Miller Ecology & Field Biology Dr. Angie O’Neal President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching & Scholarship Mary Darrylene Corbin Staff Employee of the Year Ada PoliticalPanniScienceAaron Bryant Natural Science Cynthia CriminalWankaJustice KaitlinBiologyTidmore
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32 SHORTER Celebrate PRESENTERS Madison Hunt English, English Education, and Liberal Arts Cynthia Wanka Criminal Justice Kara West Biology and Natural Science
one another (from left to right): Madison Hunt, Cynthia Wanka, and Kara West presented during the presentation session.
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Christopher Elsey, Ecology and Field Biology; Natural Science
Nathan Gaydosik, Christian Studies
Matthew Alves, Christian Studies
Nancy Flores, Middle Grades Education
Rachael Minard, Communication Studies
Sharing their hard work: Rachael Minard(left) and Matt Alves proudly show off their projects in the poster session of the 2018 Spring Celebrate Shorter event.
Taylor Barton, Biology
Jesse Wheeler, Criminal Justice
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Mary Jayne Caum, History
Regina Evans, Middle Grades Education
Emily Tyler, Mathematics Education
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert Sharing knowledge (right): Dr. Barsha Pickell participates in Constitution Day. Students were happy to celebrate the significant day in history when the Constitution was signed.
Preparing for the future: Students take notes in English class as their professor goes over the assignment.
Once in a lifetime: Science professors join other Shorter faculty, staff, and students to observe the solar eclipse. It was a monumental moment because it was the first total solar eclipse in nearly half a century.
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
College of Arts
Photo by: Dr. Fabrice Poussin
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Arts & Sciences
Photo by: Lori Black
It’s your birthday: Students surprise Dr. Clint Helms by filling his office with balloons for his birthday.
Communicating success: Communication Studies students are inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, a communications honor society.
Photo by: Melissa Baskin
Spreading the good news(above): Dr. Brent Baskin and youth ministry majors make ministry contacts at the 2017 Youth Ministry Conclave held in Nashville, TN. Photo submitted by: Dr. Brent Baskin
Assistant Professor of Early
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36 Out of this world: Madalene Brackett shows off her planet Photoproject.by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Induction night: by:
new members: The Kappa Delta Pi International members this year. Julia
School of Education
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Kappa Delta Pi members celebrate their new induction. Photo
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Polar Plunge Challenge: Allie Meers helps a student take the polar plunge. Education students participated in a STEM event at a local elementary school.
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
International Honor Society in Education inducted fifteen new Early Childhood Education, was the faculty advisor.
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Science rules: Katie-Brook Ross teaches a student about the weather and shows her how clouds are made.
Exit the King: Still in character, these musical theatre students theater productions can be. Photo submitted by: Kevin Anderton
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School of Fine & you ready?: Dr. Duane Warfield prepares the band to play during a concert.
Sing Mary sing: Senior Mary Saintfort sings during “The Old Maid and the PhotoThief.”by: Dr. Yuman Lee Heading nationals:toAsa Stallings, Lizzie Drake, and Emma Stempson qualify for the national NATS competition. Dr. Tara LeePhotostudents.congratulatedWarfieldherby:Dr.Yuman
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Tuck Everlasting: Noah Hunt sings “Everything’s Golden.” The song was the Man in the Yellow Suit’s villain Photosong. submitted by: Kevin Anderton Dance duet: Colby Fisher and Traci Romero perform a lyrical dance. Photo submitted by: Faith Im
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Photo by: Brooke Womack students give us a sneak preview at just how captivating Anderton
Shorter Chorale: Students are all smiles after a successful and beautiful Chorale concert.
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Cherished memories: moments spent with will last a lifetime for Haitians. submitted by: Cally Glass
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Putting education into practice Junior nursing major Cally Glass measures the height of one of the many young Haitians who were impacted by this group of nursing Cally Glass Ben & Ollie Brady
Being prepared for real life: Nursing students hone their skills in the simulation Photolab.
Photo submitted by: Cally Glass
Dance off (right): Some of the local children in Haiti teach a group of nursing students how to dance.
These nursing students take a quick picture before leaving country of Haiti.
by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
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Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business
Honoring the best: The Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business celebrates its students who have top academic honors for the 17-18 academic year.
Photo by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert
A future career: SGA President Sean Carpenter gathers information from Innovative Solutions, one of many businesses who participated in the career fair at the Ledbetter School of Business.
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Career of service: (below): An officer from the Cobb County Police Department greets a student interested in serving her community.
Dr. Bob Stinchcomb, better known as Dr. Bob to his students, was a kind-hearted person whose love for life and care for his students will never be forgotten. Dr. Lauren Duplantis, Assistant Professor of Sports Management, said that Dr. Bob was a great colleague and one of the kindest people she ever had the pleasure of working with. “… Dr. Bob just made you smile. He always had a good story to tell, a cup of coffee, and a mint to share. He went out of his way to greet everyone and always had an encouraging word,” said Duplantis. Dr. Heath Hooper, Dean of the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and Associate Professor of Sports Management, agreed with his colleague. “Bob was always the first person to go out of his way to do something for someone else. He truly loved his students and the people he worked with,” said Hooper. In addition to his zest for life and compassion for others, Dr. Bob was an important part of the Department of Sports Management and challenged his students not only in the classroom but also in life. “Bob was able to invigorate students with lifelong learning from both an academic and practical perspective,” said Hooper. To his students, Dr. Bob was a mentor, friend, and father figure who guided them with wisdom. “Dr. Bob always wanted to make sure that I was successful with whatever I chose to do in life. Dr. Bob even helped me get a job with the USA South Athletic Conference,” said Maggie Graham, a senior sports management major. Kelsi Jones, a senior sports management major, said that Dr. Bob “… challenged me to reach my potential. I will miss him dearly, but I will forever cherish the days I got to sit in his office and laugh and learn from my friend. I can’t wait for the day I get to see him again.”
Dr. Bob Stinchcomb served as the Department Chair of Sports Management for three years. However, his experience in the world of sports goes far beyond the classroom. He founded Administrative Athletic Concepts LLC, a consulting business that assisted school athletic programs. Stinchcomb also served as the Athletic Director for Darlington School in Rome and coached at several universities including Florida State, Auburn, Samford, and the University of South Carolina. His love for students and passion for sports also afforded him opportunities to coach several high schoolStinchcombteams.
Although Dr. Bob Stinchcomb had great successes on the football field and in the classroom, his colleagues and students at Shorter University will remember him most for his kindness and devotion to others. Dr. Bob truly exemplified Ephesians 4:32 both in and out of the classroom. “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”
Remembering Dr. Robert Stinchcomb
By: Melissa Baskin
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was honored with numerous awards throughout his career including being named Regional Athletic Director of the Year three times; he also had the honor of being named the 2003 State Athletic Director of the Year. Throughout his career, Stinchcomb published works in 15 national journals and frequently spoke at conferences throughout the United States.
Communication Studies Student Gets His Big Break
Cecil Robinson, a senior communication studies major, served as a public relations (PR) intern for Mitchell Communications, an award-winning communications firm based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Robinson first heard about Mitchell in his public relations classes with Professor Melissa Baskin, Instructor of Communication Studies. Hearing about the firm’s many successes peaked Robinson’s interest. So, he applied for Mitchell’s internship program and was chosen, along with five other college students, for the “Big Break” internship program. This program immersed college students into the world of public relations; students learned from PR specialists and even created a campaign for a real client. Robinson and his team created a public relations campaign for the Arkansas and Oklahoma chapters of The American Red Cross. Robinson noted that gaining hands-on experience by working with a real client better prepared him for life after college. “I learned so much about the public relations industry and how I could better prepare myself for the working world. It was great to gain experience and learn from public relations professionals,” saidWorkingRobinson.atMitchell Communications was Robinson’s second public relations internship. He interned at the Wakulla County Sheriff’s department in Florida during the summer of 2017 and plans to work at a public relations firm in Florida this summer before heading off to graduate school to study strategic communications.
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Youth Ministry Majors Land Local Church Internships
Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church (PVN) in Rome has become both a loving church home and an amazing learning opportunity for sophomore youth ministry majors Lauren Jendrzejewski and Kylie Kessler. Both students serve as student ministry interns at PVN. Jendrzejewski feels that the internship has been an adventure. She said that although ministry is a tough calling that it’s definitely worth it. Kessler agrees. “I’ve learned several things in this short year I’ve been interning, but the most important would be that ministry is perhaps the hardest thing I’ve experienced in my life. But, I couldn’t see myself doing anything else,” said Kessler. Throughout their internship, Jendrzejewski and Kessler serve in a variety of ways, including teaching small groups, helping to plan youth services, and chaperoning youth events such as a summer camp and a Disciple-Now weekend. Both believe they have made positive impacts in students’ lives. Jendrzejewski believes she brings a creative spirit to the ministry and is able to relate to the girls she now counsels. “It is very rewarding and exciting,” said Jendrzejewski, emphasizing how she hopes this internship will bring her closer to God and help grow her ministry skills. Kessler also feels she has contributed positive feedback to this new internship program and hopes that with her help, more ministry students will have an opportunity to serve at PVN. Both students hope to gain practical knowledge and skills of how to run a ministry from this internship. When asked to give advice for future ministry interns, Jendrzejewski said, “Pray. Pray. Pray. God knows where He wants you to be, and He will make a way.” Kessler agreed. “Pursue the passion God has given you, and He will work out your plans,” said Kessler.
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49 Deans & Directors Dr. Kathi Vosevich Associate Provost & Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Dr. John Reams Dean, School of Fine & Performing Arts Roxanne Johnston Dean, Brady School of Nursing Dr. Norma Harper Dean, School of Education Dr. Heath Hooper Dean, Ledbetter College of Business Legare Price Dean, Online Programs Dr. Linda ofAssociateOlznaskiPalumbo-VicePresidentInternationalPrograms Jeff Bramlette Director of TechnologyInformation Larry
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“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” - 1 Corinthians 15:58
54 Seniors
Bryana Cuthbert Jessica Darnell Cumberland Davis
Krystin ClintonChaloufia MwilaKhalil Craig
HannahAndersonCauthenJasmineCrump
Mary Jayne CaumKartez CarrAaron BryantKemoy
Morgan DeNoers Ryan Dolan Tiffany Dorsey Jordan Filotei
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Fiorella Gamarra
Avery HarrisKristen Guy Maggie GrahamAudrey GoodmanNathanRachelGaydosikIbarra
HollingsworthT’keyah
Oswaldo FrancoLane FletcherQurann FiteColby Fisher
Kelsey JonesSarah Johnson
Courtney Hettinger
Jackie Hudson
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Ada PanniRudi McWhirrLogan McKenzie
Jose Manuel
JessicaManzanoMarenoParadise
Erica Ray Ricardo Rivera Cecil Robinson Macy Seagraves
Hannah LambertKevin Knight Jr.Jalen KirklandJustin Kilpatrick
Tyler Parham Brianna Poss Alden Powell
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Laura WilliamsSarah Westerstorm WellerWelkerAda Wang Williams know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
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Dr. Bill Mullen is known throughout the Department of Communication Studies as a mentor and a guide for students. It is obvious that he cares deeply for his students and wants them to do their very best in all endeavors. He loves watching students thrive and move onto bigger and brighter things after graduation. Dr. Mullen also encourages students to grow in their faith. He starts each lecture by asking for prayer requests and then prays to start the day. Many students find Dr. Mullen inspiring because he is such a godly man and strongly believes in the power of prayer. Senior Taylor Slade said, “He does a phenomenal job of engaging students and intertwines the Gospel into each class.”
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ArgoDr.DedicationBillMullen Chair and Professor of Communication Studies
Dr. Mullen received his Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries at the Grace College of Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He then graduated with a Master of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. Mullen was awarded a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has been a professor at Shorter since 2014 and became the chair of the Department of Communication Studies in 2017.
- Rachael Minard Junior, Communication Studies Major Photos by: Dr. Dawn Tolbert, Kat Tate, & Melissa Baskin 59
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- Cecil Robinson Senior, Communication Studies Major “Dr. Mullen is the epitome of a gentleman. Students watch him walk his wife to class everyday and hold doors open for her. Seeing someone treat his wife that way after years of marriage gives me hope for my generation!”
“Dr. Mullen inspires me to be not only the best student, but also to be a person who strives for excellence in all that I do. Through his compassionate and humble nature, he has allowed me to flourish and to always seek the next best thing. It has been an honor to be a student of his for the past three years. I will truly miss him.”
