Southern College of Optometry 2023 Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT REICH

As we reflect on the achievements of the past year, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the collective efforts that have shaped the success of

SCO HIGHLIGHTS

our institution. Southern College of Optometry continues to uphold our commitment to providing quality optometric education and advancing the field of optometry.

I also want to extend appreciation to our alumni whose accomplishments in the field exemplify the high standards of education imparted by our college. Your continued support, both professionally and personally, reinforces the enduring bond we share as members of the SCO community.

Your achievements are a source of inspiration for our current students and a testament to the impact of an SCO education.

SCO also appreciates our industry partners whose collaboration and support have been instrumental in enhancing the learning experience at SCO. Your commitment to innovation and excellence has played a vital role in our continued success, and we look forward to further strengthening these partnerships in the years to come.

As we navigate the future together, let us build on the foundation of our accomplishments, united in our shared commitment to advancing optometric education. The SCO community has much to be proud of, and I am confident that our journey ahead will be marked by even greater achievements.

Lewis Reich, OD, PhD PRESIDENT

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NEW OPTOMETRIC SURGICAL CENTER In 2023, SCO made great strides in advancing the clinical education of our students. The newly opened Optometric Surgical Center provided fourth-year interns hands-on experience with advanced procedures.

NEW PATIENT TRACKER SOFTWARE LAUNCHED TO PROVIDE INTERN/ PATIENT METRICS The Eye Center launched a new room status and patient tracker software. The software greatly improves the visibility of where patients are in the exam process and provides valuable metrics useful in determining patient care encounters by interns.

NEW CATARACT CLINIC A Cataract Clinic with fourth-year interns began involving students in the pre-operative planning of post-operative outcomes as well as the routine post-operative care process for cataract patients.

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SCO HIGHLIGHTS ENHANCED SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AROUND CAMPUS

NBEO SCORES

To benefit the safety and well being of SCO’s students, employees, and patients, new measures were implemented to enhance security on the SCO campus, including the addition of new security gates for parking lots as well as the addition of two vehicles for patrolling the campus.

SCO students continue to outperform national averages on their NBEO scores, with the most recent ultimate passage rate at 99.27% for the Class of 2023.

LIBRARY GETS A “MINI RENOVATION” SCO’s library underwent a mini-renovation in 2023. Outdated study equipment was replaced with new pod-type seating with electrical hook-ups and privacy options to maximize student learning.

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SUCCESSFUL RE-ACCREDITATIONS

0% DEFAULT RATE

SCO was successfully re-accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education, SCO’s 0% default rate continued as graduates successfully repaid their student loans.

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SCO HIGHLIGHTS

BY THE NUMBERS

239 FACULTY/STAFF DAY OF SERVICE

EYE ON SUCCESS PROGRAM

CLARITY CLINIC LAUNCHED

SCO’s faculty and staff volunteered more than 240 labor hours to several community nonprofit organizations during SCO’s annual Service Day. More than 25,000 meals were packed for the Mid-South Food Bank alone.

Sixteen underrepresented minority college students from nine states attended SCO’s 2023 Eye on Success, a three-day program to provide more insight into the profession, student life, and the admissions process.

SCO launched the CLARITY Clinic to increase the number of contact lens patient encounters for third-year interns. CLARITY closes the eightmonth gap between third-year students’ last contact lens class/lab and their first contact lens clinical rotation.

167

The number of employment contracts reviewed on behalf of 4th year students.

The number of CV and resumés reviewed to assist students and residents with securing opportunities after graduation.

109

278 97

The number of consultations provided to alumni regarding practice operations and transitions.

The number of career counseling sessions provided to 3rd and 4th year students.

The number of employment contracts reviewed on behalf of alumni and residents.

In 2023, the Hayes Center for Practice Excellence Awards were presented to these accomplished alumni: Andrew Bradbury, OD ’14, New Practice Award for his WinstonSalem, North Carolina practice, A Proper View

Autumn Adams, OD ’15, Practice Acquisition Award for her practice, Global Eye Care in Cabot, Arkansas, and

Derek Hennig, OD ’17, Partnership Award for his practice, Lifetime Eye Care, Charleston, Ilinois.

Pictured are: • Front Row, L-R: Allison Lyerly Bradbury, OD ’13, Natalie Hayes Schmook, Autumn Adams, OD ’15 • Middle Row, L-R: Andrew Bradbury, OD ’14, Nathan Hayes, Jerry Hayes, OD ’73, J.W. Adams • Back Row: L-R: Derek Hennig, OD ’17, Lauren Hennig

SCO appreciates CooperVision, EssilorLuxottica, Transitions, and VSP for their sponsorship and participation in 2023.

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PHILANTHROPY REPORT

585

$1,247,536 TOTAL AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS

Total amount comes from entering scholarships, fall awards, and graduation awards given in 2023.

Total amount excludes state seats.

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT GEORGE MILLER Whether it’s expanding our optometric surgery center or enhancing safety measures for our students, SCO’s progress depends in great measure on the generous support of our alumni, friends, faculty, and staff. Your support enables us to meet the needs of our students, including

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35.5 MILLION ENDOWMENT FUNDS

the financial resources needed to fund scholarships and other programs that directly improve the quality of optometric education. On behalf of the entire Institutional Advancement team, please accept my heartfelt thanks.

SCO is able to provide enhanced scholarship funding to students thanks to a focus on endowment growth through the years.

George Miller Vice President, Institutional Advancement

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The President’s Circle recognizes donors who give $1,000 or more each fiscal year, for any purpose.

Edwin F. Adams, III, OD ’76 and Ann Adams Stephen Akre, OD ’75, and Debbie Akre Dena Amerine-Harris, OD ’84 and Rusty Harris George M. Bakowski, OD ’73 and Sandy Bakowski Eugene M. Bane, Jr., OD ’65 and Becky Bane Ivan Bank, OD ’83 Allan L. Barker, OD ’75 and Susan Barker Rick D. Bartlett, OD ’81 Harold B. Bell, OD ’57 and Charlene Bell Ronald Blum, OD ’72 and Kay Blum Judson Briggs, OD and Tamara M. Briggs Crystal M. Brimer, OD ’00 Charlene Burnett, OD ’83 Charles Callaway, OD ’83 and Regena Callaway J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87 and Dawn Campbell

Camile L. Chiasson, OD ’81 Michael Christensen, OD Jeffrey Coats, OD ’14 and C. Jade Coats, OD ’16 William E. Cochran, OD ’68 and Carolyn Cochran David A. Cockrell, OD ’81 and Cherry B. Cockrell, OD ’81 Brian E. Colletto, OD 01 Steven L. Compton, OD 78 and Jane Compton Christine Cook, OD ’98 Nora L. Cothran, OD ’13 Gary G. Crook, OD 72 and Katherine Crook Arthur R. Dampier, OD ’97 and Joiiya Dampier Anita A. Davis, PhD and Stacy Hopwood Keydron D. DeRosa, OD ’75 and Gayle DeRosa Michael T. Dorkowski, OD ’04 and Forest Dorkowski Tommy J. Ducklo, OD ’78 and Beth Ducklo

Erica O. Durlacher, OD ’16 and Zachary Curry Richard D. Durocher, OD ’96 and Tarron N. Durocher Bonny L. Eads, OD ’69 Meghan Elkins, OD ’10 Scott Ensor, OD ’01 and Lisa Ensor Brian Eveland, OD ’99 Fred Farias, III, OD ’87 Dennis Farmer and Vicki Farmer Patricia Flippin Westfall, OD ’99 Daniel G. Fuller, OD John A. Gazaway, OD ’67 and Suzanne Gazaway Michael D. Gerstner, OD ’97 and Jennifer Gerstner Charles G. Glaser, OD ’74 and Cathy Glaser Glenn I. Goldring, OD ’78 and Jamie Goldring William Gordon, OD ’82, and Charvie Gordon David C. Haba, OD ’17 and Danielle Haba Tonyatta T. Hairston, OD ’01 Alice E. Hanson, OD ’23 Betty J. Harville, OD and Irvin Brown Joseph Hauser and Sara Hall Jerome A. Hayes, III, OD ’73 and Cristine Hayes Cynthia Heard, OD and Walter Clark Erick Henderson, OD ’17 and Erin A. Keim, OD ’17 Angela Howell, OD ’90 and Norman Wright Scott T. Hussey, OD ’03 John Mark Jackson, OD ’99 Matthew E. Jones, OD ’09 and Allison Jones

Mark R. Kapperman, OD ’87 and Anita Kapperman Aaron Kerr, OD ’98 and James Hutto Christopher B. King, OD ’83 and Helen J. King, OD ’83 Charles W. Kinnaird, OD James K. Kirchner, OD and Dee Kirchner Mark Lindow and Tracy Lindow Aubrey L. Long, OD ’19 and Jonathan Long Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD ’97 and Stephen Lord, OD ‘89 Jennifer E. Lyerly, OD ’11 and Mark Chen Terry Marquardt, OD ’74 Kristopher A. May, OD ’01 Stacey J. Meier, OD ’84 and Sandi Meier Cheryl E. Mengelt, OD George Miller and Rachel Miller David H. Mills, OD ’78 and Cathy Mills Paul D. Mormon, OD ’01 and Kelli Mormon Harold E. Morrill, Jr., OD ’75 and Patricia Morrill Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD ’74 and Johnny Morrow Billy S. Moscow, OD ’78 and Sharon B. Moscow, OD ’80 Deborah L. Moy, OD ’84 and Charles Moy Brian Naig, OD ’10 Morgan Ollinger, OD Richard C. Orgain, OD ’77 Brady M. Palmer, OD ’01 Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD ’86 Janette D. Pepper, OD

Daniel R. Powell, OD G. Ryan Powell, OD ’02 and Amy Powell Mohammad Rafieetary, OD Rod L. Rallo, OD ’80 and Glenda Rallo Steven T. Reed, OD ’95 and Kendra Reed J. Martin Regan, Jr. Lewis Reich, OD and Diane Reich Kevin A. Rogers, OD ’08 Mark D. Ross, OD ’92 and Donna Ross Michael S. Rothschild, OD ’97 and Christy Rothschild Gregory C. Russell, OD ’97 James Sandefur, OD ’65, and Lana Sandefur Dave and Denise Sattler Richard Savoy, OD Hunter Scaife, OD ’00 and Metra Scaife Mark E. Schaeffer, OD ’11 Keith A. Schrunk, OD ’03 Lynn Shaw and Lisa Shaw Steven R. Shum, OD ’71 and Brister Shum Gary C. Simpson, OD ’64 and Gloria Simpson Belinda R. Starkey, OD ’04 and Clay Starkey Kurt Steele, OD ’95, and Sacha Steele Sandra Stephens Sidney Stern, OD ’71 Dean Swick Robert R. Szeliga, OD ’05 Marc Taub, OD Charles E. Thomas, OD ’84 and Sharon Thomas

76%

OF SCO’S ANNUAL REVENUE COMES FROM PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBER SUPPORT.

Julie M. Uhlmann, PhD James E. Venable, OD ’89 Lisa R Wade, OD ’84 and Martin Wade Patricia E. Walker, OD Tom Watkins, OD David J. Wayland, OD ’97 David West and Susan West Keith E. Whaley, OD ’96 John C. Whitener, OD David J. Wichnoski, OD ’96 Shay D. Williams, OD ’01 Lauren Windham, OD ’10 and Will Windham Barry A. Winston, OD ’74 and Annette Winston David L. Wolf, OD ’68 and Gloria Wolf Jarod R. Wood, OD ’02 and Amanda A. Wood, OD ’02 Chris W. Wroten, OD ’02 and Sarah F. Wroten, OD ’03 Alan Yates, OD ’94 and Candace Yates Melissa Zarn Urankar, OD and Frank Urankar For more information or to join the President’s Circle, please contact Lauren Trowbridge at 901-722-3339 or email at ltrowbridge@sco.edu.

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ALUMNI SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The support provided by our alumni and friends continues to strengthen SCO’s position as a top optometry school with national appeal. No other optometry school was represented by so many different states as SCO was in 2023. In their own words, these students speak to the impact that SCO is making on their professional plans.

sco.edu/ 2023donors

Visit sco.edu/2023donors or use this QR code to watch this short video in which more students express their gratitude and appreciation to alumni and other donors for their support. Additional students from Kansas, Maryland, and California speak about donorfunded scholarships and the impact those funds make on their optometric education.

“I feel like some of the best friends that I’ve made in my life have been here in optometry school.”

Jacob Belus, ’26 Sheridan, Wyoming University of Wyoming

“SCO is just made up of really great people.

“The Eye Center is really what sold me on

“Within your own class, it’s fun to be

“SCO’s facilities are world class. SCO

I knew I was going to get a good education

SCO. The amount of patient encounters

able to see everybody’s working toward

is constantly updating and renovating

here, a unique clinic experience. I want to

that you get by the time you leave is about

the same goal. Everybody here is going

the technology and just the building

“One of the big reasons I chose

2,600. I think SCO does a really good job

towards optometry, and that’s great

itself, and I really appreciate how all the

SCO was they offered so many

of preparing their graduates for life after

because you can ask anybody anything and

resources and the focus here is

scholarships to their students.”

optometry school.”

they’ll be able to help you out.”

on optometry.”

feel prepared as a doctor, and I feel like SCO has really offered me that.”

Jessica Cummings, ’25 Red Springs, North Carolina North Carolina State University

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Amanda Gorr, ’25

Jerbrea Powell, ’26

Kyle Garner, ’25

Alexandra Allen, ’26

Richmond, Michigan Michigan State University

Byram, Mississippi Tougaloo College

Paducah, Kentucky University of Kentucky

New Canaan, Connecticut Duke University 2023

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS SCO is proud to recognize the many alumni who supported the college through scholarship, clinical care, research and unrestricted dollars during the past year. The generosity of SCO’s graduates allows the college to continue its mission to educate the best possible healthcare providers entering the profession of optometry.

ALUMNI GIFTS BY CLASS January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

1952 Gerald Hoffman, OD

1955 H. Harlan Sears, Jr., OD

1957 Harold B. Bell, OD

1959 David R. Floyd, OD

1962 Leonard E. Indianer, OD

1963

Walter G. Pitts, OD Gary C. Simpson, OD and Gloria Simpson Terry M. Swinger, OD

1965 Eugene M. Bane, Jr., OD and Becky Bane Fred S. Cloninger, OD Barry J. Davis, OD Jerry P. Gibson, OD James Sandefur, OD and Lana Sandefur

1966

T. Joel Byars, OD and Helen Byars Paul D. Jagers, Jr., OD

Paul D. Michalove, OD Milton J. Salomon, OD William L. Thomas, OD Ray D. Williams, OD

1964

1967

Harold L. Jennings, OD

Ronald B. Gantt, OD

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John A. Gazaway, OD and Suzanne Gazaway Richard L. Hill, OD C. Ellis Potter, OD

1968 Joseph J. Beaman, OD Larry E. Blackmon, OD William E. Cochran, OD and Carolyn Cochran Ray H. Johnson, OD Roy D. Lamb, OD David L. Wolf, OD, PA and Lisa Wolf

1969 Edwin N. Anguas, OD David Dick, OD Bonny Lou Eads, OD Ronald J. Fornelli, OD Jane Watson Lamb, OD Ralph C. Patterson, OD

1970 Paul W. Derrick, OD Douglas V. McKillip, OD David V. O’Brien, OD

1971 Randall D. Bowling, OD Steven R. Shum, OD Sidney J. Stern, OD

1972 Jeffrey H. Cohen, OD Gary G. Crook, OD Max Edrington, OD Jimmy H. Elam, OD James E. Gamble, OD Gary L. Schreiner, OD

1973 George M. Bakowski, OD and Sandy Bakowski Keith P. Bowen, OD Jerome A. Hayes, III, OD and Cristine Hayes David L. McNerney, OD James M. Newman, III, OD, MS Kenny J. Wyatt, OD

1974 John D. Bishop, OD James E. Corry, Jr., OD

David H. Dow, OD Charles G. Glaser, OD and Cathy Glaser John B. Lewis, OD Terry Marquardt, OD Martha Rosemore Morrow, OD and Johnny Morrow Bob G. Roberts, OD Charles J. Stuckey, Jr., OD Barry A. Winston, OD and Annette Winston Charles L. Zolot, OD

1975 Stephen Akre, OD and Debbie Akre Allan L. Barker, OD and Susan Barker Robert B. Bower, OD Keydron D. DeRosa, OD and Gayle DeRosa Sheldon G. Greenspan, OD Jerry D. Jenks, OD Harold E. Morrill, Jr., OD Richard D. O’Connor, Jr., OD Steve R. Shook, OD William E. Sterling, Jr., OD

Morris H. Weaver, OD and Lavonne Weaver

1976 Edwin F. Adams, III, OD and Ann Adams Stanley M. Dickerson, OD Phillip A. Gelwick, OD W. Carter Glass, OD Lee N. Hoglan, OD Thomas Lentz, OD Joseph W. Remke, III, OD Issac C. Singleton, OD F. Mason Smith, OD S. Michael Veach, OD Brunswick R. Wong, OD

1977 Don C. Bagwell, OD William T. Frye, OD Robert W. McCullough, OD Ralph H. Mullins, OD

SCO created seven new scholarship awards in 2023.

1978 James S. Campbell, OD Steven L. Compton, OD and Jane Compton Mark J. Cook, OD Tommy J. Ducklo, OD and Beth Ducklo Glenn I. Goldring, OD and Jamie Goldring David H. Mills, OD and Cathy Mills Sharon Berger Moscow, OD ’80 and Billy S. Moscow, OD Henry V. Sawyer, Jr., OD ’78

1979 John A. Hyman, OD Edward C. Johnson, OD Susan Jong, OD Kathryn M. McCullough, OD Sue T. Prchal, OD and Gerald J. Prchal, OD William R. Shumaker, OD

The SCO Opportunity Scholarship awards $3,000 annually to entering students with demonstrated need when they do not have a state contract seat or an SCO merit scholarship.

Charles A. Callaway, OD and Regena Callaway Helen J. King, OD and Christopher B. King, OD Dawn Rakich, OD Steven R. Wilkins, OD

1984

Fred Farias, III, OD

1995

Mark R. Kapperman, OD and Anita Kapperman

Robert B. Jordan, OD

Marilyn S. Burich, OD Paul K. Kim, OD Steven T. Reed, OD and Kendra Reed Michael Salinas, OD Kurt Steele, OD and Sacha Steele

1989

1996

Michael V. Johnston, OD

Richard D. Durocher, OD Keith E. Whaley, OD David J. Wichnoski, OD

Treg M. Long, OD and Tricia Long

1988

Dennis L. Cowart, OD

1982

Ira N.B. Davis, Jr., OD

Norman W. Bryant, OD

Dena Amerine-Harris, OD Mario J. Contaldi, OD Stacey J. Meier, OD and Sandi Meier Deborah L. Moy, OD and Charles Moy Charles E. Thomas, OD and Sharon Thomas Lisa Rossmeyer Wade, OD and Martin Wade

Richard D. Gurley, OD

James O. Cloepfil, OD

1985

Tom Watkins, OD

Rod L. Rallo, OD

William Gordon, OD and Charvie Gordon

Kathryn M. Beggs, OD Brian M. Celico, OD Russell H. Chambless, OD J. Curtis Taylor, OD

1992

1986

George Rod Alberhasky, OD

Brian C. Sommer, OD

1981

Van S. Romine, OD Robert W. Seidel, OD

Rick D. Bartlett, OD

Bonnie F. Taylor, OD

Camile L. Chiasson, OD

Alan M. Uyemura, OD

Cherry B. Cockrell, OD and David A. Cockrell, OD

Johnny L. York, OD

James V. Cornetta, OD

1983

Alan Fertel, OD Keith L. Miller, OD Edward L. Paul, Jr., OD

James E. Venable, OD

1990 Angela C. Howell, OD and Norman Wright Linda J. Jackson, OD, FAAO

Mark D. Ross, OD

1993 Jesse B. Mize, OD Nolan R. Ng, OD

1997 Arthur R. Dampier, OD Michael D. Gerstner, OD and Jennifer Gerstner Steven E. Goldenberg, OD Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD and Stephen Lord, OD ’89 Joseph W. Lutche, OD Michael S. Rothschild, OD and Christy Rothschild Gregory C. Russell, OD Christopher T. Walls, OD David J. Wayland, OD

Janice McMahon, OD Tchula M. Ripton, OD April D. Smith, OD and Brian D. Smith, OD Anne Snider, OD and Jeff Snider Sylvia E. Sparrow, OD

1999 Brian Eveland, OD Patricia Flippin Westfall, OD John Mark Jackson, OD, MS Kiana Kaymanesh, OD Christopher Keats, OD Xinmian Lo, OD Kevin A. Munson, OD Michael L. Presley, OD

2000 Crystal M. Brimer, OD Reagan Lee Ford, II, OD Robert H. Scaife, OD Audra D. Steiner, OD

2001 Brady M. Palmer, OD Brian E. Colletto, OD

1994

1998

2001

Christine Cook, OD Aaron Kerr, OD and James Hutto

Brian E. Colletto, OD Rebecca S. Cronan, OD Christopher E. Deitrick, OD

Richard C. Orgain, OD

1980

Marion M. Kenney, OD

Cynthia E. Baker, OD

1987

Tammy T. Tully, OD

W. David Spruill, OD and Mae Spruill

Michael W. Alexander, OD Errol M. Bloom, OD

Ronaldo P. Martin, Jr., OD

Ivan Bank, OD

Stephen D. Stubits, OD

Charlene Burnett, OD

J. Bart Campbell, OD and Dawn Campbell

J. Alan Yates, OD and Candace Yates

2023

Scott Ensor, OD and Lisa Ensor Tonyatta T. Hairston, OD Joseph V. Lodrick, OD Kristopher A. May, OD and Andie May Paul D. Mormon, OD and Kelli Mormon Brady M. Palmer, OD Tonya M. Reynoldson, OD Pamela H. Schnell, OD and David Schnell Jeremy C. Scoggins, OD Shay D. Williams, OD

2002 Chad William Cullison, OD James Fleming, OD Brent Jones, OD Ryan Powell, OD and Amy Powell Amanda A. Larson, OD and Jarod R. Wood, OD Sarah F. Wroten, OD ’03 and Christopher W. Wroten, OD

2003 Sarah S. Baldwin, OD Virginia Ellen Fitzgerald, OD Micah Ramon Girard, OD Scott T. Hussey, OD Derek A. McTyier, OD

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

FRIENDS OF SCO

Adam Michael Paddock, OD Keith A. Schrunk, OD and Angie Schrunk Sonya Nelmes Smoak, OD Cynthia Lynn Zara, OD

Lisa M. Traunero, OD

2004

2009

Michael T. Dorkowski, OD and Forest Dorkowski Timothy L. Gibbons, OD Kimberly Johnson Ragan, OD Emily J. Sprague, OD Belinda R. Starkey, OD Tarra L. Vander Leest, OD Jen F. L. Weigel, OD

Jeremy Goetsch, OD Lauren M. Grahl, OD Matthew Jones, OD and Allison Jones Joseph Sugg, OD and Ali Sugg

2013

2010

2014

Jordan Ballantyne, OD Kendria Cartledge, OD Meghan Elkins, OD Brian Naig, OD Esla Speth, OD Brandon Weyand, OD Lauren Windham, OD and Will Windham

Michael Broome, OD Jeffrey Coats, OD and Jade Coats, OD ’16 Keri Cassels Hartsell, OD Kamri Herndon, OD Brian Knight, OD

Donna Abney Trey Adams Danielle Alperin LaNell Alphin Frances Anthony Taylor Austin Lindsey Authement Michael J. Bailey Aleathea Benson Marie I. Bodack, OD Christopher Borgman, OD Karen A. Bowyer, PhD Randy Brafford Delrita Branch Kim A. Branscomb James J. Briggs William B. Brookshire Pam Brown Jeffry Bunnell Catherine B. Caldwell Teresa Carr Clark Chang, OD Michael Christensen, OD Patricia Cisarik, OD Avery Cunningham Tabatha Dailey Anita A. Davis, PhD Tony Deener Robin J. Drescher, OD Haley Durocher, OD Kellee S. Edlin

2005 Jason L. Diamond, OD Sandra L. Kozel, OD Scott R. Lewis, OD Robert R. Szeliga, OD

2006 James R. Glass, OD Jennifer L. Jones, OD Carrie D. Lebowitz, OD Megan Lott, OD Stephanie Price, OD

2007 Lindsay M. Elkins, OD Nicole Marie Irick, OD

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2008 Ginny L. Ahrens, OD Kevin A. Rogers, OD

Josh E. McAdams, OD Brett A. Miller, OD Malika R. Rajendra, OD Jonathan P. Reid, OD and Maya S. Reid, OD Mark D. Wesoloski, II, OD

Nora L. Cothran, OD Samuel D. Johnson, OD and Jessica Elmore Johnson, OD Maria L. Kirkpatrick, OD Scott Moscow, OD

2015

Jennifer E. Lyerly, OD and Mark Chen Mark E. Schaeffer, OD

Jacob Dufour, OD Marc A. Musto, OD Virgilio P. Gozum, Jr., OD and Emy Thompson-Gozum, OD ’16

2012

2016

Taylor N. Keys, OD Timothy J. LaFreniere, OD and Courtney Shay, OD

Jennifer E. Anderson, OD Erin M. Bales, OD Lindsey D. Hubert, OD

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Lee A. Compton, OD Halie A. Cottrill, OD and Tyler W. Kitzman, OD Erica Durlacher, OD Dominique I. Garcia-Robles, OD Angela M. Haas, OD Leah J. Lentz Herron, OD Alexandra Meredith, OD and Winn Meredith, OD Will P. Price, OD Shaleen B. Ragha, OD Andrew M. Shum, OD Danyetta D. Thomas, OD Ashley M. Toland, OD Rebecca A. Wenig, OD Ryan C. Wilkerson, OD

2017 Celia R. Baker, OD Emily Eisenhower Baxter, OD and Nicholas Baxter David C. Haba, OD and Danielle Haba Jordan L. Hamric, OD Derek B. Hennig, OD William Z. Inboden, OD Erin A. Keim, OD and Erick Henderson, OD Zachary D. Lancaster, OD and Michelle Lancaster Tyler D. Lefeber, OD

Bradley J. Richlin, OD Peyton E. Richlin, OD Keith R. Slayden, OD

2018 Kelly N. Arnhart, OD Theresa K. Cassidy, OD Catherine E. Danko, OD Kathryn K. Hutchins, OD and William Hezel Laurel E. Roberts, OD Morgan L. Kickliter, OD Allan J. McCleary, OD Michael B. McCullough, OD Laura B. Schwartz, OD Whitney J. Stock, OD Mong Linh T. Van, OD ’ Kelsey L. White, OD Laura E. Wooten, OD William T. Wooten, OD

A longtime SCO donor, Jeff Foster, OD ’81, was posthumously inducted into TICUA’s 2023 Hall of Fame; the award was presented to his former East Tennessee colleagues by President Reich.

2020 Kailey A. Daniel, OD Brian T. Post, OD Elyse Rayborn, OD Michaela J. Sasse, OD Haylee M. Taylor, OD

and Joseph LeMay, OD Kelly J. Sieps, OD

2022 Mason M. Garbs, OD Lauren Goettemoeller, OD Miranda L. Packard, OD

2019

2021

2023

Blair B. Flint, OD and James Holden Suzanne M. Johannes, OD Aubrey L. Long, OD and Jonathan Long Lydia K. Luther, OD Royce V. Miles, OD Annedrea L. Morreale, OD David A. Phaup, OD Joel E. Saslawsky, OD

Kory A. Allen, OD Shandi M. Beckwith, OD Grant J. Criger, OD Hunter M. Edwards, OD Tara M. Elam, OD Ishan Gandhi, OD Marie E. Huegel, OD Autumn R. Killop, OD Arianna T. LeMay OD

Apryl C. Fincher, OD and Benjamin Fincher Alice E. Hanson, OD Lane E. Herndon, OD and Peyton Herndon Edgar F. Judd, OD and Ashlyn Judd Phaedra J. Lipsey, OD Braiden J. Werth, OD and Mindy Werth

As the first recipient of the Dr. Betty Harville Endowed Scholarship, Zack Fulton, ’26, was honored to meet Dr. Betty Harville, retired SCO Professor and current Board member. Thanks to the leadership of Board member Mark Kapperman, OD ’87, and Conner Kapperman, OD ’20, a scholarship was established following Dr. Harville’s retirement in 2020. Alumni support makes the difference in the educational journey of our students!

Todd Eglow Patricia Estes Walker, OD Sarah Evans Sunnie J. Ewing Dennis and Vicki Farmer Jeffrey Farris Patrick Fiddler, OD Woody and Beth Fisher Janice Frazier-Scott Douglas Frohlich Daniel G. Fuller, OD Rachel Grant, OD Sallie Graves Bailey A. Gurley Emily Hall David K. Hall, OD Melissa A. Hansbro Betty J. Harville, OD and Irvin Brown Joseph H. Hauser and Sara Hall Kristina Haworth, OD Cynthia Heard, OD and Walter Clark Denise E. Henson Judith Hildebrand Leslie Holland Jim Hollifield David Hollis William Hopper Mona G. Howard LeChelle Hunt-Davenport

Erin Jaffe James B. Jalenak Jennifer A. Jerrolds Delores Johnson Clay Jones Brian Jones Michelle Kelley Charles W. Kinnaird, OD James K. Kirchner, OD and Dee Kirchner Ted Kirksey Stacy Knight Harold L. Lashlee Mike Lawson Candis Lee Chris Lievens, OD and Kristin Anderson, OD Mark and Tracy Lindow Erie Mathena Beth A. McCarthy Wilson W. McGriff, OD Mike McKeever Cheryl E. Mengelt, OD George and Rachel Miller Debra A. Mooradian Sandra C. Morgan Nan Mosier Christina Newman, OD Spencer Nichols Carla O’Brian Selina Oelberg Morgan Ollinger, OD

Janette D. Pepper, OD Donald Pike Daniel R. Powell, OD Melissa Powers Mohammad Rafieetary, OD J. Martin Regan, Jr. Michael N. Robertson Tammie Robinson Diane Rudner Jennifer Sanderson, OD Dave and Denise Sattler Richard Savoy, OD Lynn Shaw Corinna Shelley, OD Barry L. Shulkin, MD Donna Simpson-Webb Ajeet R. Singhvi, MD Rebecca Smietana Melinda Smith Karen Squier, OD Scott A. Steel, OD Sandra Stephens Jerry M. Sullivan Lisa D. Sumler Emily Sweeter Dean Swick Marc Taub, OD Michelle Taylor Janine G. Tenorio Leticia W. Towns Lisa C. Tracy

2023

Philip Tribble Lauren Trowbridge Elaine Turcotte John G. Turner Rhonda Turner Heather Tyrrell Julie M. Uhlmann, PhD Francesco Valentino Thomas M. Vanelli Joey Vickers Yolanda Vranich Penny K. Walker Yueren “Lily” Wang, OD Michael Ward Carolyn J. Warren LeDarius Washington Audrey Waters David and Susan West Felicia White John C. Whitener, OD Jason Williams Shuntae Williams Susan Williams Ashley E. Williamson Antonio Wise Gregory S. Wolfe, OD Craig Wright Melody Young Melissa Zarn Urankar, OD and Frank Urankar

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FOUNDATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CORPORATIONS Abbvie Alcon Amazon American Academy of Optometry Assisi Foundation of Memphis AutoZone Bausch and Lomb ClearVision Optical Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Continental Optical Cooper Vision Costa Del Mar Essilor Luxottica Europa Eyewear Eye Specialty Group First Horizon Foundation Hayes Family Foundation Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Kentucky Optometric Foundation Kering Eyewear USA

Kroger Lakeland Lions Foundation L’amy America Marchon Eyewear McGee Group Mitchell County Foundation Medical Foundation Modo Morel Eyewear National Vision Ocular Instruments Optometric Retina Society Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Safilo Sanofi SECO International SHO Eyeworks St. David’s Foundation The Jelks Family Foundation Vision Service Plan

SCO’s donors are acknowledged online at

sco.edu/2023donors

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GUIDE TO GIVING

HOW TO GIVE

Your donation makes all the difference in helping us fulfill SCO’s mission to educate the best possible healthcare providers.

Make your donation over the phone.

You can reach us at 901-722-3216.

STOCKS, BONDS, AND MUTUAL FUNDS GLEN T. STEELE AND L. ALLEN FORS DEVELOPMENTAL VISION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SCO Professor Emeritus Glen Steele, OD ’69, was on hand at SCO’s 2023 commencement ceremony to honor new Drs. Kim Hodne and Nathaniel Baggett, both of whom received the Glen T. Steele and L. Allen Fors Developmental Vision Endowed Scholarship. These graduates are grateful to all who have supported this scholarship.

CONTACT LENS EVENT

UNIQUE GIVING

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

Gifts of securities that have appreciated in value allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a tax deduction.

There are many ways to give back! Explore Estate and Planned Gifts. Take advantage of IRA RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions), and even gift your vehicle.

Alumni and friends can create their own scholarship fund or give to one that is already established.

ANNUAL FUND

ESTATE PLANNING

Gifts that support the greatest priorities.

Include SCO as a beneficiary in your will, retirement accounts (401k or IRA), life insurance policies, living trusts (Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust) or DAF (Donor Advised Fund).

THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

You can mail a check or credit card gift to: Office of Institutional Advancement Southern College of Optometry 1245 Madison Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38104-2222

Industry partners also make a considerable impact by working with students to inform them about emerging trends, ophthalmic products, and best practices. SCO is appreciative of all industry partners, including Alcon, seen here hosting a Water Surface Technology Workshop on campus.

Hear our students talk about their experience at the Alcon event in this short video.

Premier giving society designed to recognize those who give $1,000 or more annually.

Give fast and easy at sco.edu/give

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LOOKING AHEAD

There are many opportunities for alumni to network and get together in 2024. Major events include:

BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD CHAIR Amanda Brewer-Lord, OD ’97

BOARD MEMBERS

SECO 2024

CLASS OF 1974 50-YEAR REUNION

RESIDENTS WEEKEND

ORIENTATION 2024

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPTOMETRY

Atlanta | Feb. 28 - Mar. 3

Memphis | May 6 - 7

SCO | June 7 - 8

SCO | Aug. 28 - 30

Indianapolis | Nov. 6 - 9

2024

SCO SPRING CE WEEKEND

COMMENCEMENT 2024

AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

FALL HOMECOMING & CE WEEKEND

SCO | April 13 - 14

Memphis | May 7

Nashville | June 19 - 22

Memphis | Sept. 26 - 29

Allan Barker, OD ’75 Betty Harville Brown, OD, FAAO David Cockrell, OD ’81 Arthur R. Dampier, OD ’97 Anita Davis, PhD Vicki Farmer Charles Glaser, OD ’74 Mark R. Kapperman, OD ’87 Charles W. Kinnaird, OD James K. Kirchner, OD Jennifer Lyerly, OD ’11 Stacey Meier, OD ’84 Lynn Shaw, Sr. Christopher W. Wroten, OD ’02

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE Michael Dorkowski, OD, FAAO ’04

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Lewis Reich, OD, PhD PRESIDENT J. Bart Campbell, OD ’87 VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Joseph Hauser VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT SERVICES

Tracy Lindow VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

George Miller VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Sandra Stephens EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

Dean Swick VICE PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION SERVICES

James Venable, OD ’89 VICE PRESIDENT FOR CLINICAL PROGRAMS

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

David West

Kyle Garner, ’25

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Be sure to visit SCO’s website to update your contact information, and follow the school on social media, newsletters, and our alumni magazine. We welcome your news to share with your classmates and future graduates!

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