Cumberlands Alumni Magazine - Spring 2018

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ALUMNI MAGAZINE

The Spirit of

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Whether you're a Patriot or an Indian, the spirit of Cumberlands has never changed.

Dear Alumni & Friends, Congratulations, Class of 2018, and welcome to University of the Cumberlands Alumni Association! We want you to know that we are still here for you, even though you have graduated. Whether you attended classes on campus or online, I encourage you to visit campus often and watch UC grow. You are invited to attend your first Homecoming Weekend as alumni October 19-21.

The goal of the Alumni Association in 2018 is to increase the ways in which we engage and communicate with our alumni. We want you to stay connected by visiting our webpage (ucumberlands.edu/alumni) and following us on Facebook and Twitter. Send us your latest contact information so we can keep you informed. Share your successes so we can celebrate with you. Participate in the Alumni Ambassador Program and share your professional expertise with current UC students.

These are just a few of the ways you can become involved at your alma mater!

I hope you enjoy this edition of Cumberlands Alumni Magazine, which features a story about Terry Bradshaw’s recent visit to campus and stories about students both past and present.

This edition also features the accomplishments of Kellene (Seifert) Turner, Matt McQueen and other successful Cumberlands alumni. Like you, alumni from every generation are achieving their goals and impacting their communities. All of our alumni represent Cumberlands’ mission to live a “life more abundant.” Thank you for your love and support of this great institution!

Sincerely,

Paul Stepp, BS '12, MSIS '17 Alumni Director

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t was in April of 1888, when the foundation for our historic Roburn Hall was laid. This

followed the approval of the charter for Williamsburg Institute, which would later become Cumberland College and now University of the Cumberlands.

HERE’S TO 130 YEARS!

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The Cumberlands Spirit 130 years of history brings lots of changes. While our mascots have changed, the spirit of Cumberlands has never changed.

In Every Issue 6 Campus News 11 Patriots Athletics 27 Weddings & Births 28 Class Notes 30 Fond Farewells 32 Patriot Salute 34 UC Tribute Program 2017-18 ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS E xecutive O fficers PRESIDENT Kelly Raglin, '87 P R E S I D E N T- E L E C T Steve Newell, '03 PA S T P R E S I D E N T Dr. Ann Lyttle-Burns, BS '91, MA '95 S E C R E TA RY Lesley Swann, '97

B oard M ember E meritus Mary (Doyle) Johnson, '48 Dick Koeniger, '67 Dr. Ray Lipps, '70 Bill Lyttle, '75

T erm E xpiring 2018 Raymond Cox, '70 Chester "Mac" Gibson, '64 Kelly Raglin, '87 Lesley Swann, '97 Meghan Swope, '12

T erm E xpiring 2019

Megan Adams, '13 Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth Dowd, '79 Danny Lunsford, Jr., '09 Steve Newell, '03 Brant Poore, '94

T erm E xpiring 2020 Dr. Mike Clark, '85 R. Alan Coppock, '87 David Moss, '81 Tasha (Perry) Singleton, '06 Chelsie Wolfe, MAT '16

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Dr. Larry L. Cockrum, President Jamirae Holbrook, Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff Paul P. Steely, '49, Trustee Liaison

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Paul Stepp, BS '12, MSIS '17, Alumni Director Stephanie (Taylor) Freeman, BS '10, MBA '14,   Administrative Assistant Angelica Makoski, Work Study Student

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LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION

KELLENE TURNER

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE BLUEGRASS

NATHAN BOLTON

TO FOUR CORNERS OF THE EARTH

GILBERT VANOVER

A HIDDEN GEM IN JELLICO

MATT MCQUEEN

Campus Snapshot Backcover: Many new faces made their way into the ranks of our alumni following Commencement this year. Check out a few of our favorites from the Class of 2018.

Design, articles and contributions by staff and student members of 2017-2018 Office of University Communications & Marketing.

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“FOR EVERYONE HERE, THERE IS A CALLING. THE BIBLE SAYS BE STILL, LISTEN AND GOD WILL SPEAK,” BRADSHAW SAID. “WHAT WAS IT ABOUT ME THAT SEPARATED ME FROM EVERYBODY ELSE? NOTHING. I JUST WORKED HARD, AND I GOT MY BREAK. I KNEW THERE WAS A PURPOSE IN MY LIFE.”

TERRY BRADSHAW 13TH ANNUAL EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP SERIES PRESENTS University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands was proud to present the 13th was proud to present the 13th Annual Excellence in Leadership Annual Excellence in Leadership Series inSeries April.in April.

This year’s event featured legendary athlete and television personality Terry Bradshaw and recognized Terry and Marion Forcht as recipients of the 2018 Leadership Award.

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“Terry Bradshaw has a story of perseverance – of using his character and determination to do all the things no one thought he was capable of,” said UC President Larry Cockrum. “That is a message we want to always resonate with our students: that they are capable of achieving greatness at any level, no matter the obstacle before them.”

Sure enough, Bradshaw’s dynamic speech emphasized just that.

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CAMPUSNEWS CUMBERLANDS OBSERVES

ARBOR DAY

Fourth graders from Williamsburg Independent School District (WISD) joined Cumberlands students and staff on campus to celebrate an inaugural observance of Arbor Day. “Planting trees is one of the most optimistic things you can do,” Dr. Sara Ash, Chair of Cumberlands’ Tree Advisory Committee and a biology professor at the University, told WISD students. “Planting trees is about the future, and you guys are about the future too. Trees cut pollution, cool the air, reduce erosion, and produce oxygen." Dr. Ash smiled. "And on top of all that, they just look nice.”

This inaugural Arbor Day celebration was hosted by the Tree Advisory Committee at Cumberlands, whose goal is to increase the numbers and diversity of native trees on campus. Over the next 50 years, the committee, in conjunction with Cumberlands’ Office of Operations and Straight Cut Tree Services of Corbin, hopes to plant 200 more trees and introduce 40 new tree species to campus.

The Corner of Third and Main In December, University of the Cumberlands purchased Faulkner & Taylor furniture store on Main Street. The business had operated for 75 years before closing the previous February. With this new building, Cumberlands has big hopes to add much-needed graduate student apartments, a retail space, and possibly a restaurant.

"Hopefully, it is an attempt to help bring business back downtown," noted Dr. Larry Cockrum, Cumberlands’ president.

Construction for the apartments is said to start this summer, with construction of the retail space following later. Most of the retail space will be leased out, but it has not been determined to whom; however, the University will run a portion of the retail.

"I think you are going to see a lot of things happen as far as downtown goes,” added Roddy Harrison, Mayor of Williamsburg. “This is one of those things that have kind of jumpstarted it. We can't say for sure who or what yet, but I am really excited."

CUMBERLANDS EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION By demonstrating continued dedication to High-Impact Educational Practices, University of the Cumberlands has been named as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction.

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The selection process at Colleges of Distinction requires that institutions adhere to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes. This process also includes a review of each institution’s freshman experience as well as its general education program, strategic plan, alumni success, satisfaction measures, and more.

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University of the Cumberlands has created a truly unique learning environment where students not only earn college credit and valuable life experience, but also participate in character-building first-year seminars, community-based learning programs, service learning programs, alternative Spring Breaks where students complete service projects, diversity and global learning programs, intensive writing courses, interdisciplinary programs, collaborative assignments and projects, undergraduate research, living-learning communities, common intellectual experiences, capstone projects, study abroad programs, internships, and so much more.

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WE MARCH TO ONE BEAT Being a Patriot means being part of ONE BIG TEAM. There is not a better way to highlight that concept than to put each of our teams under the lights. This spring, University of the Cumberlands once again partnered with video production

specialists Maltmaker Media to create some "hype" for our athletics department.

And the hype lit up the scoreboard.

The result was a one minute video

featuring a shot from many of our sports teams. The end result, you ask? Our student-athletes proving once again they are number ONE!

SUBSCRIBE NOW! YOUTUBE.COM/UNIVERSITYOFTHECUMBERLANDS1888

Harris Selected to Lead Alumni Office President Larry Cockrum has selected Erica (Broome) Harris, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at UC, to lead the University’s Alumni Office.

Harris will serve as Executive Director of Alumni Services, a newly created position established to broaden alumni outreach for the University.

Harris has served Cumberlands for more than 30 years in various capacities, primarily working with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She currently oversees the admissions personnel and day-to-day operations, including recruiting activities, research and planning, communications and fulfills other management duties.

“It has been my honor and privilege to work in Admissions,” said Harris.

“I cannot imagine a more rewarding

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career to this point. I’ve been telling the Cumberlands story to prospective students and their parents for my whole career. Now I’ll be sharing the same story, but with alumni, to encourage them to get involved with Cumberlands again.”

years. Additionally, Harris and her sisters, Shelleigh Moses and Kim White, as well as their husbands, all received their bachelor’s degrees from Cumberlands.

The sisters all live in the area and are currently employed by the University.

Harris’ father, Dr. John Broome, and mother, the late Mavis Broome, both taught and served at the University for

It is safe to say that, for Harris and her family, Cumberlands runs in their blood.

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STUDENTS HAILING FROM 20 STATES & THE COUNTRIES OF AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, COLUMBIA, ENGLAND, GERMANY, JAPAN, MALAYSIA, RUSSIA, SPAIN AND THAILAND CREATED THIS YEAR’S UNDERGRAD CLASS

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On Saturday, May 5, Cumberlands conferred 1,101 degrees during the 2018 commencement ceremonies.

“We are proud of our institution and of our graduating seniors,” said Dr. Larry Cockrum, UC President. “Graduation ceremonies give us a sense of order, a sense of being part of an endless historic tradition. Notwithstanding our own shortcomings, this campus has nurtured and inspired generations upon generations of students.”

This year’s undergraduate class included students who hail from 20 states, Canada and numerous countries in Europe, Asia and South America.

In all, 293 students received their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees while walking across the stage during the ceremony.

The bulk of bachelor’s degrees conferred were in Business Administration, Human Services, Elementary Education or Middle Grades, Criminal Justice or Biology.

A second ceremony was held for those graduating with Master’s or Doctorate degrees. The predominant degree given was Master of Science in Information Systems and Security, with 381 graduates participating in the ceremony.

“At Cumberlands, we are involved in molding, making, shaping and developing traditional hopes and dreams and core family values,” Cockrum told graduates.

“Today you, our graduates, join the long and illustrious list of distinguished alumni. Today, the University family pauses to recognize the significance of this milestone in your life and in the life of the University.

Congratulations to the class of 2018.”

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s d n a l r C umbe s e l p u o C Jeff Clark and Kathy Bryant met on the campus of Cumberland College in 1983. They had their first date at the Lane Theater in downtown Williamsburg that fall. In 1985, they got married and today, 35 years after that first date, they remain a "Cumberlands Couple."

The first date. The first kiss. The first (and only) time you fell in love. Cumberlands' campus is where so many of our students met for the first time and made the first of many memories in their lifetime together. What was that "first" moment for you and your loved one?

Jef f & Kat hy

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CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING YEARS OF SERVICE Professor - Hutton School of Business

MR. GARY GIBSON

Each year, our Cumberlands family has to say 'until we meet again' to some of those who lead our students in and out of the classroom.

Professor - Hutton School of Business

DR. MARGARET COMBS

“Our faculty and staff are the ones who keep the lights on at Cumberlands,” said President Larry Cockrum. “They all make significant contributions to this university every day.”

Our faculty retirees this year include: Gary Gibson, who served the University for 10 years, Dr. Combs - 13 years, Dr. Cummings - 17 years, Dr. LaGrone - 20 years and Dr. Trickett 21 years of service.

Professor - Missions & Ministry

Staff retirees include Karen McKinney, who served the University for 40 years, and Linda Carter, who recently completed 41 years of service.

Dean of Student Life

LINDA CARTER

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Associate Director - Financial Aid

KAREN MCKINNEY

DR. FRED CUMMINGS

Professor - Hutton School of Business

DR. MICHAEL LAGRONE

Professor - Psychology

DR. DENNIS TRICKETT

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2018 INDUCTEES

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dave Bergman, ’89, Janet (Williams) Anderson, ’90, B.J. Temple, ’01, Jamie (Walker) Vernon, ’04, Mike Jacobs, '75-'79, and Moses Cochran, ’09.

Athletic Hall of Fame

JANET (WILLIAMS) ANDERSON, ’90 | SOFTBALL »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Named All-KIAC Softball three times and All-KWIC twice Career-high .640 batting average during senior season Played for Empress Chili of Cincinnati, a women’s major Class A team (1988-96) On team that won 1988 USSSA World Series Championship On team that won runner-up for USSSA World Series 1989 and 1990 Member of 1990 American USSSA team during Soviet tour to Russia Named to USSSA All-World Tournament team in 1989 and 1995

DAVE BERGMAN, ’89 | OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Helped reinstate Cumberlands’ tennis program to varsity status as a student.

Served as SGA President & student rep. on the Alumni Board of Directors.

Alumni Chapter Coordinator as a senior, and conducted several regional meetings.

Chairman of UC Athletic Hall of Fame 2005-2016.

UC Alumni Hall of Honor (2012) & Kiwanis International Leadership Society.

Kiwanian of the Year for Kentucky-Tennessee Division 6 (2013).

Assistant to the President for Development at Cumberlands (since 1990).

Procures funds from across the U.S. for scholarships, workships, capital buildings, athletics, and other projects at Cumberlands.

PIERRE CARLSSON, ATTENDED ’08 - ’11 | MEN'S GOLF »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Played 76 rounds at UC Made 13 All-Tournament teams Had four 1st place finishes Three-time MSC All-Conference Team NAIA All-American with an 8th place finish at Nationals NAIA All-American First Team with a 10th place finish at Nationals MSC Freshman of the Year MSC Player of the Year 2010-2011

MOSES COCHRAN, ’09 | FOOTBALL »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Played as running back and kick returner in 37 games Ranked 2nd all-time for all-purpose yards in a single season (2,013) Ranked 4th all-time for single season rushing yards (1,415) Ranked 5th all-time in career rushing yards (2,890) Ranked 8th in school history for rushing touchdowns (19) MSC East First Team and MSC All-Conference Second Team All-American in 2005 Honorable Mention East Division All-Conference in 2007

LUKE FITZGERALD, ’09 | MEN'S BASKETBALL »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Scored 1,498 points and had 776 rebounds in 118 games Ranked 2nd all-time for career field goals by percentage Ranked 7th all-time on top scorers list Led team in field goals from 2007-2009 NAIA All-American First Team (2008-2009) and Third Team (2007-2008) Twice named NAIA National Player of the Week and All-MSC Team Player NAIA Player of the Year in 2009

MIKE JACOBS, ATTENDED ’75 - ’79 | MEN'S TRACK & FIELD »» Collegiate records include: »» Fastest 400m runner »» Tallest high jump »» Farthest triple jump »» Received League Athlete of the Year Award

B.J. TEMPLE, ’01 | TRACK & FIELD COACH »» Cross-country team member, third place, NAIA National Championships »» Upon retirment in 2015 longest-employed assistant coach in any UC sport »» Recruited and coached: »» 89 NAIA All-Americans »» 74 Academic All-Conference Athletes »» 51 Scholar Athletes »» 93 All-Conference Athletes »» 14 NAIA National Champions »» 44 school records set in events he coached

JAMIE (WALKER) VERNON, ’04 | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL »» »» »» »» »» »» »»

Played 126 games (tied for most games played) Tied at 4th all-time for most career 3-pointers (153) Ranked 5th all-time for highest 3-point field goal percentage (.371) Leader for most points scored in a single game (44) Ranked 5th on all-time scorers list (scored 1,492 points) Scored 20+ points in nine games and 30+ points in two games Earned MSC All-Conference First Team twice, Third Team once, and Honorable Mention twice

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FOLLOW THIS PROJECT AND FIND MORE OF KELLENE'S ARTWORK HERE: @KELLENE.TURNER.ART

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There's a playful gleam in the eyes of Kellene (Seifert) Turner, '08, as she glances down at the voice recorder on the table.

Without missing a beat, she leans toward it and says extra loudly, “You do not have my permission to record this interview!” and laughs. Afterward, of course – with the recorder still running – she happily answers every single question in full detail, cracking jokes and sipping coffee between answers.

That’s Turner for you: silly, then thoughtful, then sipping coffee, then silly again. A colorful personality. Which suits her well, considering she is a parttime artist, a past art teacher, and the woman who has been chosen to paint Corbin’s newest mural downtown.

“It’s really exciting!” Turner says. “It’s rewarding knowing that I get to share my style, my gift with other people. I continually enjoy it. Plus, it’s really fun creating something that’s ginormous! It’s an impression of yourself in a space.

It can be exhausting, but it’s rewarding.”

Turner’s design was chosen from among 17 other submissions as part of a contest hosted by the city of Corbin. Her design is based on an old photo of the downtown Corbin area bustling with activity during the 1950s.

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“This is a ‘historical’ underpass, and because of that, I wanted the mural to be really classy,” Turner explains. “I tried to capture a time when people were really invested in downtown Corbin, when businesses were thriving. People were just really passionate in the workforce back then.

"I wanted it to compliment what I see in the tri-county area: a neighborly attitude, and helpful, wonderful people, and a feel-athome atmosphere. I feel like the design really captures that.”

The mural will cover the underpass on Roy Kidd Avenue in downtown Corbin. Once painting starts, Turner has 100 hours to complete the project, which she believes will be more than enough time.

“Luckily, there are two surfaces, so I can bounce back and forth when paints need more cure time,” Turner mentions. “I can work on several things, then circle back and work on different positions.”

While she paints, Turner hopes to involve the community as much as possible. For instance, a tech-savvy friend of hers will be setting up a video camera by the underpass to film the painting process. The hope is that a computer link will be created so that anyone can click on the link and see the mural’s progress day by day. Turner also plans on contacting local

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schools to see how she can get some of the schools’ especially artistic children involved.

"I can teach the kids about art a bit and answer any questions they have," Turner says. "Art is truly a therapy, so if I can talk to the community while I’m painting, that would be great.

I definitely want to invite the community to watch me paint, to watch the progression.”

In fact, if community members want to walk up to Turner while she’s painting to ask her a brief question, they are welcome to do so. Turner has never met a stranger.

“I will talk to anyone!” Turner exclaims, laughing. She sets down her coffee and points to her right. “I will talk to that lamp!”

Turner never foresaw all of this: attending Cumberlands, falling in love with the area and winning the chance to leave such a lasting impression on it. But it's obvious that she is excited for her work to become part of the art that is blossoming in little Corbin, Kentucky.

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This year Hannah Reynolds, '18, landed an internship at WATE, a news channel covering the Knoxville and East Tennessee area.

“I always knew that I wanted to be involved in journalism,” said Reynolds. “Growing up, I watched WATE every day of my life. I remember seeing Matt and Lori and saying, ‘Mom, I’m going to be like them one day.’”

Reynolds originally attended the University of Kentucky (UK) as a pre-med major, but transferred to Cumberlands in her sophomore year, pursuing a degree in journalism.

One of Reynolds’ professors at UK, as well as several Cumberlands professors, encouraged Reynolds to apply for internships in journalism and mass media.

“We understand how important practical, workplace experience is in support of the classroom experience, so we always encour-

age our students to look for internships,” said Jordyne Carmack, an associate professor at UC. “We’re incredibly proud of Hannah and the work she is doing in Knoxville.”

Each weekend, Reynolds drives to Knoxville and stays at a hotel so she can work at WATE. Her tasks include holding the camera, performing a two-camera set up, speaking with producers and sometimes writing for them. She also travels with anchors to get stories.

“I keep saying that I can’t thank God enough for this opportunity,” Reynolds said. “I’ve never enjoyed something this much in my life.”

Reynolds dreams of one day becoming a news anchor in Knoxville. With this internship under her belt and support from her family, friends and connections at Cumberlands, her dream is well within reach.

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Office of Alumni

Services receives countless stories of Cumberlands alumni who are

accomplishing fantastic things. They’re creating successful businesses from scratch, or educating the next generation of citizens and leaders, or making astounding scientific breakthroughs, among other great pursuits.

Some of these stories pop up in newspapers across the country, others appear on the University of the Cumberlands Alumni Facebook page, and still others – like the following story –

Photo Credit: Bill Tussey

are emailed to the Alumni Office itself. This email was sent by a loving spouse who has noticed her husband’s heart for the performing arts, his many accomplishments, and the way he impacts his community daily.

IT IS OUR HONOR TO SHARE THAT EMAIL WITH YOU .

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ello! My husband is an alumnus of Cumberlands, class of 1993. His name is Philip Neace. He receives the Cumberland Alumni Magazine that is sent out regularly and truly enjoys reading all of the articles. He enjoys it so much that I decided to write to you and share a little of what he has been doing since graduation.

We live in eastern Kentucky, Hazard (Perry County) to be exact, a wonderful place to raise our family. Every city and town in the world have their shortcomings, though. Our region has always been severely lacking in the arts.

Philip found his calling and passion while in college: theatre. He acted and became heavily involved in theatre under the direction of Dr. Daniel Nazworth. This instilled in him a love of the arts unlike ever before. After graduating with a BA in English and minor in Communication Arts, he went on to receive a Master’s Degree in English from EKU. He has been sharing his love of learning and arts with multiple generations of students for the last twenty-three years.

Fifteen years ago, he began teaching drama at our local high school. It was not an easy road to travel. Philip has spent those years building up a drama program from scratch, creating the Perry County Commodore Players as a theatre company. He has taken this company through thousands of rehearsals and multiple state competitions, making their name known throughout the state.

After years of hard work, he was nominated to become a board member of the Kentucky Theatre Association (KTA) and has gone on to change the way theatre and arts are viewed in the mountain region. He made it his goal to see more rural schools have the opportunity to be a part of the state competitions and be given recognition for the hard work and sacrifice that high school students put into any production. He then went on to create a database that showed every high school that had a theatre department or club, along with contact information for the teacher and school. This has been used extensively by the KTA.

So many young minds have been given the freedom to be creative because of his passion and promotion of the arts in the mountains.

Philip has personally contacted every school in our region to encourage them and promote the arts. Many of these schools have since gone on to compete in the state level, some even advancing to the national competitions.

Ten years ago, he created our region's festival - the East Kentucky Dramatic Arts Society (EKDAS). Through EKDAS, young performers have a chance to come together with like-minded groups and celebrate the performing arts. This has since been used to change the state competition; there are now regionals that determine what schools will advance to the state level and then on to nationals.

Philip is one graduate that went on after his college career to do so many amazing things, and in the process has touched countless lives. So many young minds have been given the freedom to be creative because of his passion for the promotion of the arts in the mountains.

Your magazine shares so many wonderful stories of alumni that I wanted to reach out. It would be a wonderful, and touching, surprise for him to see his story shared in your publication. Thank you for your time in reading this lengthy email.

Best wishes, Heather Neace

To get involved with UC Theatre, contact Kim Miller: kim.miller@ucumberlands.edu

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T N N O I T L E O C B N N A E R E NATH F F I D A G N I K MA “My name is Nathan Bolton, and I’m 35 years old. When I was 13 months old, the virus transverse myelitis entered my spinal cord. That infection paralyzed me from the shoulders down.”

Since then, Bolton has learned to do nearly everything differently than how the average person might. To write, he holds a pencil in his mouth and maneuvers it along the page. To get around, he uses his chin to operate a joystick on a hi-tech wheelchair (which he disguised as an Army tank for Halloween one year, to the joy of all who saw it). Needless to say, Bolton has learned how to look on the bright side, solve problems creatively, and persevere, no matter the obstacles. He also has a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and a special gift for noticing people who are struggling or feel left out.

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Which brings us to today. Today, Bolton lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has a master’s degree from Western Kentucky University. He has preached sermons, taught Bible studies, and been in youth ministries for over a decade. Bolton most recently earned his Ph. D. in educational leadership from Cumberlands. His dissertation topic: the availability of ministries in KBC churches that support and encourage the spiritual growth and wellbeing of children with autism.

“As of 2010, one in every 50 children is diagnosed with some form of autism,” Bolton said, quoting a statistic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “I had the opportunity to coach Upward basketball for many years, and I interacted with children along the autism spectrum. My heart broke for these children.”

Bolton attends Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green, where he has been an active member for years. As he saw the numbers of children with autism increase, he felt that God was pointing him toward that people group for a reason. Bolton spoke with pastors and other connections at church, bouncing ideas off of them and seeing what their thoughts were on the topic. Some of these connections are on the board at

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Cumberlands, and as Bolton’s thoughts concerning the autistic community took on a clearer focus, he decided to enroll at UC. It was time to begin making a difference.

“I remember how lost my parents and I were when we moved to Bowling Green,” Bolton said. “We struggled to find a church that looked at me not as the kid in the wheelchair, but as someone who could grow in their faith and minister God’s grace to others. I want to make sure that these children [with autism] and their families have a place to worship the Lord and grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and socially.”

“I REALIZE THAT SWEEPING CHANGE WILL TAKE TIME, BUT I HAVE FAITH IN THE LORD THAT THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE CHANGED AND RENEWED

BY A CHURCH THAT LOVES THEM FOR WHO THEY ARE.”

“My hopes and dreams are that once I complete my dissertation, I can share the findings and change the mindset of the pastors and staff of each church,” said Bolton. “I realize that sweeping change will take time, but I have faith in the Lord that these children and their families will be changed and renewed by a church that loves them for who they are.”

Bolton’s dream is to use his research to create a class that reiterates how valuable each member of the body of Christ is, no matter their personal obstacles. He is hungry for change and grateful to all of the family, friends, pastors, and professors who have supported him and helped to mold his vision.

“I’ve been given the opportunity to speak to different groups and preach sermons,” Bolton acknowledged, “but I believe this topic is the reason I was born.”

Bolton created an online survey for KBC pastors, worship leaders, and Sunday school teachers in order to glean information about what opportunities currently exist for children with autism in KBC churches. The survey consists of eight questions that ask about the size of the church, the level of experience the leaders have with autism, how often the church engages in activities designed to support families with autistic members, and so on.

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ince its founding in 1888, many, many things have changed about this institution in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky.

However, one thing has never changed - the spirit that each of our students brings to campus with them. As those students graduate, they take a little part of Cumberlands with them, while leaving behind a little part of themselves. That growing spirit defines Cumberlands each and every day.

Whether an Indian or a Patriot, we all know there is something special about the place we once called our Cumberlands home. We hope you love our new Alumni logo, and like your fellow alumni, share your memories of Cumberlands with us. Email: alumni@ucumberlands.edu.

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THE INDIANS David Moss, ’81 What it means to be an Indian is that we are part of a family that has a long and rich history. The friendships that we build last a lifetime. We became part of something bigger than any of us could have imagined when we started the journey at Cumberlands.

Alan Coppock, ’87 My time at the University of the Cumberlands back in the mid 1980's was a time of transition for me... I transitioned from child to adult, from awkward and uncertain to confident and ambitious, from scattered to focused, from purposeless to purposeful... and in the process, gained lifelong friendships that I enjoy to this day.

Dr. Michael Clark, ’85 My time at Cumberland College was well spent in forming friendships and gaining an education. The outstanding part was the professors’ ability to have your interest and your future at heart in a personal manner. Dr. W. Blaine Early and Dr. Ann Hoffelder were two of those special educators in my time there.

Raymond Cox, ’70 Being a Cumberland College Indian basketball player was a blessing for me. Being a scholarship basketball Indian meant I could graduate debt free. I was honored to be an Indian, get a degree in education and give back to my community for 27 years as a teacher and coach.

Brant Poore, ’94 Upon my first visit to Cumberland, I felt so welcomed by both the students and faculty. It really made me feel like a family and not just a place to go to school. My four years at Cumberland allowed me to create lifelong friends & family.

Jimmy Huddleston, ’88 Coming from a small high school, as well as a small town, and after spending a year at a larger University, becoming an Indian meant coming home. Home to a smaller campus, Home to smaller class sizes, and Home to play football. Becoming an Indian gave me the opportunities to get an education and become the first person in my family to receive a college degree.

Allison Lay, ’99 I grew up as an Indian, but whether an Indian or a Patriot, the lessons and opportunities are the same. It was a pivotal time in my life as an emerging adult. The faculty and staff invested in me greatly, helped me to become a lifelong learner, and helped me develop critical thinking and leadership skills which have contributed greatly to my success today. A strong foundation has allowed me to transition through each life stage with confidence.

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth Dowd, ’79 First going, UC changed my life. Cumberlands allowed me to learn about myself, my weakness and strength, and how to get along in society so I could grow into the leader and person that I am today.

God Bless UC.

Bill Lyttle, ’75 My time at Cumberland was the best time of my life. I made many friends and when we attended ballgames, we took pride in being an Indian and we came dressed for the games in all our "Indian" sports gear. When we transitioned to Patriots, I remember clearly what Dr. Ray Lipps said about it. "University of the Cumberlands, where all the Indians are now Patriots." How so profoundly well-put!

THE PATRIOTS Danny Lunsford, ’09 My class was the very first freshmen class of the University of the Cumberlands Patriots. Entering during this time of transition from college to university status made me feel from the very start that I was a part of something big and growing; something I could be proud to be a part of. The pleasant surprise of it all was discovering that though the school was growing and expanding, it retained its small town charm and the benefits that came with it; one-on-one attention from professors, small social groups, and a feeling of safety that only small-town America can provide.

Amanda Farris, BS ’08, MBA ’09 When I think of what it means to be a Patriot I think of the words learn, lead and serve. In my time at the University of the Cumberlands, through the coursework I found a passion to seek knowledge and that passion still grows today. I learned to lead with integrity, and can now use those skills to further my career and help support others. UC helped cultivate a habit in me of serving others.

For me being a Patriot is making sure that my actions, reflect the principles of learning, leading, and serving others on a continuous basis.

Willie Adkins, ’03 Looking at the beliefs of both, you gain an understanding of a common ground: The Indian has love for the land, respect for it, and those who inhabit it. A Patriot by definition is a person who vigorously supports their country/homeland and is prepared to defend it with great cost. I believe both mascots represents the ideology that we should love, respect, and protect everyone.

Natasha “Tasha” Singleton, ’06 Being a Patriot was great! It meant going to ALL of the sporting events decked out in our Patriot paint. The school pride extends beyond students and into the faculty and staff members until you feel like family. I love the way the Patriot family welcomed me with open arms.

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Life as an Indian

What's the first thing you did in the morning?

Well, it depended on the semester. Our coach was also the football coach, so during the fall, football season, our practices were after 3:00 p.m.

During the spring semester we would have morning practices and conditioning and things like that. So, really it depended on the time of the year what I would do in the mornings.

Did you have a job while in school?

Yeah, I had a work-study. A lot of us [softball players] had a work-study under our coach. Since he was the football coach we would film football practices and games. We would take turns traveling and filming home games. There would be about three of us helping out each game.

Why did you choose Cumberland College?

The school was small and after going to a really big high school I didn’t want to go to a really big college. I also went because I wanted to play softball; that was probably my number one reason. Then, when I came on campus it was small and the professors had a personal relationship with their students. The school was a family. I made lifelong friends there that I still talk with. I knew I wanted to be a part of that dynamic and that I would fit in.

At the time, what came first in your life?

I think softball probably came first. We were teammates and family. So, of course my family came first to me.

What did you do in your free time?

The team and I did a bunch of random, sometimes odd jobs. We were coaching teams, working on farms, and delivering papers. There wasn’t really much free time in the sense that we would just go and hang out; we were always doing something, always staying busy.

What did being an athlete teach you?

Being a college athlete taught me time management. I can remember traveling on the bus to games and sitting in the back of the bus doing homework. They gave me the opportunity to play in college, so I was going to take advantage of it. I had around a 3.8 GPA when I left Cumberland College.

What does being an Indian mean to you?

When you put that jersey on, it’s a privilege. We always battled. It was about playing for our school and representing the team well.

What was it like to come back to UC and see all the changes?

It’s different. It’s good, though. The school was nice when I went there, but it’s even nicer now. I would feel honored to go there now. But, schools aren’t just buildings, it’s the people, and we still have great people at Cumberlands.

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Life as a Patriot

What's the first thing you do in the morning?

Every day I wake up at 8:00 a.m. and I just go. My day starts as soon as I take my head off the pillow. The first thing I do once I leave my dorm is head straight to my work-study, where I’m a video editor in the Office of Sports Information.

Do you have a job while in school?

Just the work-study. It's a very demanding job that takes a lot of time, but I love the opportunity it provides in helping prepare me for my career.

Why did you choose University of the Cumberlands?

I am a communication arts major focused on videography and editing. I chose Cumberlands because the atmosphere was just awesome, and the opportunity I had here was even better, with baseball, with editing.

I think it’s important for me, personally, to get the hands-on experience for the next chapter of my life.

Which is really what the University of the Cumberlands is all about.

What comes first in your life?

Of course, with being a student-athlete, some things come first, and some things come second. I really like to put my schoolwork first. Coach and I are really good with time management. If I don’t get my schoolwork done, then I don’t get to do the other things I like to do.

What do you do in your free time?

When I’m not studying, I definitely try to find other things around campus to get involved in; whether it be supporting a sports team, seeing other people at Bingo, seeing other people at different events, it brings us all close together. We’re a big family here, of course, with us being a small school, we know each other, we all get to know each other, and it creates a big bond of family.

What has being an athlete taught you?

It has taught me a lot about responsibility and leadership. Some of the qualities I’ve learned from baseball I take to the classroom and possibly to my future job interviews.

I don’t think I would be who I am today if it weren’t for baseball. Certain coaches have taught me, past players have taught me, and I just knew that I would be a part of the team before even stepping foot on campus.

What does being a Patriot mean to you?

Being a Patriot means being one big team, which is the hashtag we’ve got going on all around our social media. What that means is, no matter what sport we play or what we do, we are all one. We support each other, whether it’s archery, lacrosse, football, we’re all there.

So, what does it mean to be a Patriot? It means walking down the sidewalk and seeing hundreds of your closest friends. It means having teammates, who will be teammates for the rest of your life. It means every person on campus has your back. It means being a part of one big team.

Hampton Clark

2019 University of the Cumberlands Patriot

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On the outside, eighty-five-year old Dr. Gilbert L. Vanover, Jr., ’81, appears to simply be a friendly older gentleman in a sweater-vest and slacks, the kind of man who watches the news, pulls harmless pranks on his friends, and tells stories to his family when they come to visit.

And truth be told, if that’s what you think when you see him, you would be mostly right.

What you may never guess is that he has been accepted into Harvard, fought in two wars, earned the Bronze Star, lived all around the world, received five college degrees, and helped to raise a large, loving family. But truth be told, he has.

Vanover, or “Gil,” as his friends call him, grew up in McCreary County, just minutes away from Cumberlands. Since he was a child, Vanover enjoyed learning, and knew that one day he wanted to become a teacher. He’s kept a number of his old report cards from school.

“I didn’t do too well,” he says, holding up a few of the papers.

The report cards all list A’s and B’s. Vanover grins.

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degree in theology from El Paso Community College. Over the years, he attended a number of colleges, gradually collecting enough credits to earn a bachelor’s degree in education from Cumberland College, two master’s degrees (history/political science) Union College and a Ph.D. in history from the University of Tennessee.

In 1950, the year of the Korean War draft, a woman at the local draft board called Vanover’s father, saying that Vanover should join either the Navy or the Air Force so that he wouldn’t have to be a foot soldier. Vanover chose the Air Force, completed gunnery training, and took off to Korea. On February 15, 1953, he was a tail gunner in a B26 bomber that was getting shot down, and he had to jump. The injury to his knee was serious enough that Vanover was sent to a clinic in Wisconsin for treatment.

“I thought, ‘Thanks a lot, Dad!’” Vanover chuckles. Still, since he was back in the States, he had the opportunity to attend school again.

“I was always taught, education, education, get an education!” he explains. “So, I thought I’d go see what it was.” He attended Cumberland College for a semester, living in Johnson Hall (now Gillespie Hall) with roommate Norman Strunk (attd. ’54-’56).

Over the following 25 years, he earned what college credits he could while he and his family moved from base to base – 12 locations in all, with some of those in other countries.

“I kind of covered the four corners of the earth,” Vanover says. On a yellow legal pad, he has a list of the places he was stationed, what timeframe he was there, and what his duties

SPRING2018 were at each location. This handwritten résumé includes mailroom work, aircraft maintenance, and experience in budgeting and financial offices, among other jobs. One line lists the year as “Aug. ’68 – July ’69,” and the location as “Southeast Asia (Vietnam War).” The duties? “Did everything.”

In 1978, after more than two decades of service in the Armed Forces and earning the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, Vanover retired from the military and headed back home to McCreary County. He and his wife still live in the house where they settled.

Vanover commuted to classes at Cumberland College for the next few years, finally finishing his bachelor’s degree. He spent most of his time in the Gray Brick Building (now Bennett Building) and had a number of history courses with Dr. Oline Carmical, whom he refers to as “the most intellectual man I’d ever met.” Vanover also remembers seeing Dr. John Broome wear his massive “Go CC” tie at ball games. Dr. Broome taught Vanover’s Old Testament and New Testament classes.

“One time, I asked Dr. Broome what would happen if I failed his course. He said the wrath of God would come down on me,” Vanover laughs. In his hands is a sheet of paper filled with scanned yearbook photos of all his favorite professors. He stares down at the pictures.

“They were just wonderful people,” he says.

“They just seemed to be the perfect kind of gentlemen. I admire all of them.” He looks up.

“Do you see Carmical or Broome occasionally?

Tell them I said thank you. They helped mold me.”

Vanover graduated from Cumberlands with a bachelor’s degree in history. Later, after earning his master’s degrees, Vanover began teaching for the McCreary County School District.

“THEY ASKED ME IF I WANTED TO TEACH MATH,” VANOVER SAYS. “I ASKED THEM, ‘WELL, WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MATH?’ THEY SAID, ‘PI-R-SQUARED.’ I SAID, ‘NO, PIE ARE ROUND, CORNBREAD ARE SQUARE!’” VANOVER SHRUGS. “SO, THEY WOULDN’T LET ME TEACH MATH.” Instead, he taught history, sociology, global issues, and geography. His favorite class to teach was American History because it excited him. Vanover also taught night classes at University of Kentucky for a time. He retired from teaching after 15 years.

Vanover’s life is filled with incredible accomplishments, from college degrees to military positions to uncountable awards and titles in other areas of life. After such a busy eighty-five years, he and his wife are now taking life easy, enjoying their home, the company of their small dog, Willie, and the time they get to spend with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who occasionally come to visit.

So, whether you look at Dr. Gilbert L. Vanover, Jr. and see a friendly older gentleman in a sweater-vest and slacks, the kind of man who watches the news and pulls harmless pranks on his friends, or you see a man whose intelligence, determination, and list of achievements are a mile high… Well, congratulations. Because either way you see him, you would be right.

WE LOVE HEARING THE STORIES OF OUR ALUMNI WHO PUT OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FREEDOMS FIRST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND THANK YOU FOR LEAVING A MARK ON THE WORLD WELL BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF OUR CAMPUS. SHARE YOUR STORY AT UCOMM@UCUMBERLANDS.EDU. Cumberlands Alumni Magazine

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hat began as a hobby in a college dorm room has become a professional recording studio.

Gem City Studios, located in Jellico, Tennessee, is the brainchild of Matt McQueen, ’05. Among other bands, McQueen has worked with Silverside, a Christian rock band from Ohio; Jordan Allen and the Bellwethers, who frequent the Wrigley Taproom and Eatery in Corbin; and recently, 24

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Three Dog Night, a Grammynominated rock band that began in the 1960s. McQueen also edits video for two successful YouTubers, one of whom has flown him out to Los Angeles before.

“I love it,” said McQueen. “My dream has been that the studio would be a place people know they can come to and get away. It’s a big studio, but it’s way outside of Nashville, in

the mountains. It’s like a retreat, in a sense. You can come here, make a record, get outside the city, slow down a little bit.”

McQueen started tinkering with recording during his senior year at Cumberlands, setting up a computer and some small microphones in his room. A few years later, when Matt and his wife, Sarah (Lovegrove) McQueen, ’05, were attending a small

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During McQueen and Ratliff’s commute to Jellico Community Hospital, where they worked in Information Technology, they noticed an old, abandoned church building.

After asking their boss about it, the duo began meeting with the man who owned the building, pitching him their plan of converting the space into a recording studio.

“I honestly thought they’d think we were crazy,” said McQueen, “but they were like, ‘Well, it’s between you and a lady who wants to start a dog grooming business. We’ll let you know.’ About a month went by, and I got the call, ‘Yeah, we just don’t really want a dog grooming business in the church.’”

So, in 2013, Gem City Studios was born. McQueen offered recording sessions to musicians “either super cheap or free” to gain recording experience. The business grew, and after four years, McQueen was able to work full-time at the studio.

church in Williamsburg, the church mentioned to him that they wanted to begin recording sermons to be posted online. McQueen convinced them to purchase a Pro Tools rig.

“That’s when I went from being just a hobbyist with hobbyist-level equipment to having proper Pro Tools gear,” said McQueen. “I started learning to use Pro Tools, learning to record better.”

On top of handling the sermon recordings, McQueen recorded the worship band on Sunday mornings for extra practice. His skills were improving, and his dream was growing. He teamed up with his friend, Brett Ratliff, ’08, and the two began accumulating better equipment, stashing their gear in the spare bedroom in the McQueen’s house in Jellico.

“I can remember being really frustrated with how slow it was at first,” said McQueen. “I had to convince myself almost daily that something like this was a slow burn. There were weeks when I would work 40 hours at the hospital and another 20-30 hours here on evenings and weekends. There were a lot of moments I didn’t know if the challenge was worth it. But now, here, looking back, it’s like, ‘Man, that didn’t take any time at all.’ It’s mind-blowing when you take a step back and look at it.”

As McQueen’s expertise has grown, so has his client list, and there seems to be no slowing down. The future looks bright for Jellico’s newest gem.

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Appalachian Ministries (AM), an outreach program run through University of the Cumberlands (UC), will be hosting its annual Shoes 4 the Soul event on UC’s campus September 7, continuing a tradition of serving the local community.

Each year, just as a new school year begins, students and staff from University of the Cumberlands assist hundreds of children by providing new shoes, socks and backpacks filled with school supplies at Shoes 4 the Soul. The event is a way for Cumberlands to serve the community and children within the Whitley County area.

Approximately 500 children from Williamsburg Independent, Boston Elementary, Pleasant View Elementary, Whitley North Elementary, Whitley East Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary will be welcomed onto campus for the event.

During Shoes 4 the Soul, Cumberlands students, faculty and staff wash the feet of the children and fit them with their new shoes and socks. Children also have the opportunity to spend time with Cumberlands students while participating in a variety of organized games and activities.

“It’s about getting involved in the community,” said Jasmine Newport, Director of AM. “It’s one of those events where the University and community intertwine. We can come together and show the community that the University cares about them.”

All incoming UC freshmen participate in Shoes 4 the Soul as their first introduction to Cumberlands’ mission of serving others. It is an opportunity for UC students to learn more about their new community while putting smiles on the faces of local children.

Shoes 4 the Soul first began at Cumberlands in 2011 and has touched the lives of more than 2,100 local children to date. The program will help another 500 children this year.

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Matthew Williams, ’14, majored in journalism at Cumberlands, specializing in entertainment writing. As a student, Matt worked on the staff of The Patriot, was an entertainment editor and hosted a radio show. Williams later received a certificate in film from Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington.

Since then, filmmaking has become Williams’ biggest hobby. He’s had several films shown at film festivals, and his latest film, Maniac Farmer, showed at the Lyric Theatre in Lexington in March and at Corbin High School on May 1.

To ensure the continued success of Shoes 4 the Soul, UC has set a University-wide goal of supporting these 500 local children. For just $30, you can sponsor a child and provide them with a new pair of shoes, socks, a backpack filled with school supplies and a lifetime of knowing that you made a difference in our community.

“Seeing Maniac Farmer on the big screen was thrilling – surreal, even,” said Williams. “What was even more surreal, though, was how well it was received by the crowd and how proud it made me feel, not only of myself, but for the movie as a whole and for all the people – both in front of and behind the camera – who helped make it possible.”

To sponsor a child through Shoes for the Soul, visit: ucumberlands.edu/shoes4soul.

Williams’ other movies include Rush 91, a western that’s been shown in film festivals, as well as President’s Day Massacre and Thunder Boat, both of which blend the genres of horror and comedy. Both films showed in Lexington’s Scarefest Film Festival in 2015 and 2016, where Thunder Boat won Best Feature.

To volunteer at the event, contact Jasmine Newport at: jasmine.newport@ucumberlands.edu.

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) welcomed to his U.S. Capitol office Tonya Moreland, the 2018 Kentucky Mother of the Year. She received the acclamation from American Mothers, Inc., a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers and children in the United States and around the world.

Moreland and her husband David have two daughters and live in Corbin, Kentucky. In addition to homeschooling her children, Moreland is a published author of children’s books. She earned her undergraduate degree in Special Education from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s in Elementary Education from University of the Cumberlands.

Senator McConnell said, “I appreciated the opportunity to personally congratulate Tonya Moreland for being honored as the Kentucky Mother of the Year. This recognition speaks to her love of family and community and her desire to teach others about service and selfrespect.”

As Kentucky Mother of the Year, Moreland serves as an ambassador for mothers across the country and was recognized during the American Mothers, Inc. annual national conference in Washington, D.C. in May.

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2000s

Anna (Lufi) Ewing, ’02, and Jeff Ewing were married on December 30, 2017. Anna became the Director of Training and Development at Honeywell in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 2017.

Dr. Elizabeth (Rice) Christopher, ’06, and Matthew Christopher announce the birth of their daughter, Liza, on December 27, 2017.

Christina (Nunn) Rice, ’07, and Jason Rice were married on February 25, 2018.

Andy Wolfe, ’09, and Jamie (Gregory) Wolfe, ’12, announce the birth of their daughter, Piper, on February 18, 2018.

2010s Quentin Young, BS ’11, MBA ’15, and Samantha (Reeves) Young, ’14, announce the birth of their daughter, Ella, on March 5, 2018.

Emily (Trenney) Edwards, MAE ’15, and Raymond Edwards were married on June 24, 2017. Emily is a fourth-grade teacher at Mount Vernon Presbyterian School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mallory (Mathena) Richter, ’12, and Scott Richter announce the birth of their son, Jacob, on April 25, 2017.

Katie (Carpenter) Whitt, MAE ’16, and Adam Whitt were married on December 16, 2017. Katie is a teacher at Bowling Green High School.

Aaron Cook, ’17, and Christina (Chitwood) Cook, ’17, were married on October 14, 2017.

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1950s

Barbara Audrine (Wilson) Tucker, attended ’57-’60, was a teacher in Ohio and Kentucky for thirty-four years before retiring in 1994. She has had two books published, Death Comes Calling in 2010 and Imperfect Paradise in 2017.

1960s

Col. Barry Pencek, ’68, was selected as runner-up in the inspirational-secular category at Georgia Author of the Year Awards in June 2017 for his book, The Millennial’s Guide to Wealth.

1970s

Alice (Norvell) Tooley, ’73, was a music teacher in Kentucky public schools for 27 years and retired in 2015. She currently resides in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Sharon Beshears-Reynolds, ASN ’78, received the 2017 Argentum Senior Living Community Leadership Award. She has been the Executive Director of the Neighborhood of Somerset, Kentucky since 1999.

1980s

Jerry Waugh, ’80, retired in February as Senior Pastor of Northcliffe Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Florida.

Ramona (Gross) Davis, ’83, retired as Assistant Superintendent of the Corbin Board of Education. During her 30 years with the Corbin Independent School System, she also served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal.

Michael Blount, ’84, was named the Williamsburg Market President of Community Trust Bank in September 2017.

Col. Christopher Herndon, U.S. Army (retired), ’86, co-authored the book, The Wicked Problem of Cultural Heritage and Conflict: Military Involvement in the Protection and Devastation of Cultural Property. It was published in November 2017.

1990s

Becky (Kurtz) Woolam, ’91, was selected as the 2018 Bullitt County Public Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year. She is a kindergarten teacher at Brooks Elementary School, where she has taught for 25 years.

2000s

Keeli (Anderson) Stone, ’00, is an Administrative Assistant at Lexington Clinic in Lexington, Kentucky. Keeli and her husband, Quentine, were married in May 2004 and have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.

Johnny Hammons, ’07, was inducted into the Redhound Varsity Club Hall of Fame in Corbin, Kentucky in October 2017.

Anne Lopez, MA ’09, was one of two Kentucky teachers named state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching in 2017.

She currently teaches at Eastside Middle School in Mt. Washington, Kentucky.

2010s

David Kessler, MAE ’10, was named Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Owensboro, Kentucky.

Josh Morris, ’10, was named head football coach at Ocoee Middle School in Cleveland, Tennessee in November 2017.

Dr. Anita Coffey, Ed.D. ’11, became the Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator for the Lincoln County School District in Stanford, Kentucky in October 2017.

Lola (Embree) Davidson, ’11, became an Application Support Engineer at MathWorks, a software company in Natick, Massachusetts, in October 2017.

Casey Irwin, ’11, has been Executive Assistant to the Operating Partner at Keller Williams Realty in Knoxville, Tennessee since February 2015 and is President of Keller Williams Young Professionals, Greater Knoxville Chapter.

Jake Brock, BA ’12, MBA ’14, MACS ’16, was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel in November 2017.

Laura (Harris) Burgan, BS ’13, MBA ’16, is the Assistant Administrator at Glenview Health and Rehab Center in Glasgow, Kentucky as of November 2017.

She had served as the Resident Services Coordinator since July 2016.

Tara Cracaft, MAT ’13, was named the 2017-18 Franklin County Schools Teacher of the Year. She is a third-grade teacher at Collins Lane Elementary School.

Jeremy Howard, MAE ’13, recently became the Physical Education teacher at Northern Elementary School in Butler, Kentucky. He previously taught at Franklin Independent.

Dr. Mariah (Gray) Naylor, DDS, ’13, graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in May 2018.

Samantha Behmke, ’14, recently became the district social worker for Henry County Public Schools.

Patricia Greer, Ed.S. ’14, was named the new principal of Marshall County High School in October 2017. She had been the assistant principal at MCHS since 2012 and prior to that was a teacher, softball coach, and curriculum coach in the district.

Carolyn Bond, MAT ’15, was a featured author at the 2017 Kentucky Book Fair. She has written two novels and a textbook.

JR Thompson, ’15, became the Laurel County Outreach Counselor for the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) in November 2017.

Dan Watts, MAT ’15, moved to Greenville, South Carolina and became a grandfather in May 2017.

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President Boswell joins SGA members Michael Duncan and Timothy Henderlight (far left: sign contractor, unidentified) in 1971 to commemorate a Cumberland College billboard placed along the newly constructed Interstate 75. The sign was installed twice due to strong winds and storms. It was destroyed shortly after installation. SGA helped to pay for the billboard, beginning a period of marketing to travelers along 75.

Ryan Haley, MAE ’16, became the boys’ soccer head coach at Owensboro High School in January 2018.

Tina Wright Lee, ’16, was appointed to Classification and PREA Administrator at Marion County Detention Center, in Lebanon, Kentucky, where she has been employed for 17-plus years. She has previously worked as a security officer, intake, classification, REACH, and SAP counselor.

Florian Loutre, ’16, won the professional flight of the United Bank Governor’s Open in September 2017.

Audra (Payne) Bolen, MAE ’17, is a third grade teacher with Hancock County Board of Education in Lewisport, Kentucky and

is currently in the process of becoming National Board Certified.

Amanda Kelly, ’17, became a staff writer for Grant County News in September 2017.

Dr. Jason Detre, Ed.D. ’17, was elected Vice President of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators in July 2017.

Mackenzie Kieborz, MAE ’17, is a logistics manager at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center and an assistant archery coach with the Mount Mary College in South Dakota.

Brooke (Harmon) Downey, MAE ’17, became a first grade teacher at Taylor County Primary Center in Campbellsville, Kentucky in the fall of 2017. She previously taught kindergarten at Adair County Primary Center.

Brian Hood, MAT ’17, began teaching seventh and eighth grade Science at Fulton County Middle School in August 2017. He is a retired Environmental Scientist/Consultant and previously taught at Oldham County High School.

Tyler Meacham, MAE ’17, was named head baseball coach at Russellville High School in September 2017. He is also the head golf coach at RHS. Ellie Yocum, '17, was named assistant archery coach at University of Pikeville in August 2017.

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Faculty, Staff & Friends

Lakeland Ledger and as a School Crossing Guard for Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.

Tom Dowling passed away on January 7, 2018. When football was reinstated at Cumberland in 1983, Dowling was named head coach. The Indians won two conference championships, including an undefeated 10-0 regular season in 1988, and participated in the NAIA National Football Championship playoffs under his leadership. Dowling was named NAIA District 32 Coach of the Year in 1988, Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year in 1987, 1988, and 1995, and a Big Dipper Sports Award recipient.

He retired from Cumberland ranking 9th in total wins among NAIA active football coaches. Following his retirement from coaching, Dowling was named the first Commissioner of the Mid-South Conference.

Lowell “L.V.” Poling, ’51, passed away on December 29, 2017.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and longtime director of the Physical Plant at the University of Tennessee.

J.B. Mountjoy, ’50, passed away on October 11, 2017. As a high school student, J.B. thought college was not in his future for financial reasons. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII, he was able to enroll at Cumberland College because of the G.I. Bill.

Dr. Orville Griffin passed away on September 18, 2017. He received the Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree in 1982 and served as a Trustee and most recently an Honorary Trustee at Cumberlands.

Dr. Edgar Hopper passed away on July 23, 2017. He served as Assistant Professor (1983-1988) and Chair (1986-1988) of the Mathematics Department at Cumberland.

Gloria Stancil passed away on January 2, 2018. She became the College Nurse at Cumberland in 1979 and served in this position for several years.

1940s

Rae (Martin) Taylor, ’40, passed away on November 22, 2017.

She began her career in 1940 at Sawyer School, where she taught first through eighth grade in a one room school. She also taught in the Mill Creek, Greenwood, Parkers Lake, and Eagle Schools, before retiring from the McCreary County School System in 1981.

Sybil Sullivan-Walker, attended ’46-’53, passed away on December 31, 2017. She began her teaching career in a one room school, taught in Brunswick County, Pender County, and Fort Knox, Kentucky before retiring in 1990.

James Anders, attended ’48-’50, passed away on January 27, 2018. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953 and retired from the Equifax company in 1985.

Alma (Abell) Nelson, ’48, passed away on November 10, 2017.

She worked as a medical technologist.

Roy Stewart, ’49, passed away on January 6, 2018. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired in 1979 as an auditor for the U.S. Army and Jefferson Proving Ground.

1950s

Joyce (Taylor) Fowler, attended ’50, passed away on October 2, 2017. She was a housewife and mother and later worked for The 30

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During his time as a student, he operated the Campus Grill (1948-1949) and was a member of the men’s basketball team. After graduating from Cumberland in 1950 and Union in 1952, J.B. began his teaching career at Jellico High School in Tennessee. He taught and coached at JHS for three years before being hired by Williamsburg Independent School District in 1955. In addition to teaching, he served as head basketball coach and assistant football coach, and then as head coach of both sports. After serving as assistant principal, J.B. was named Superintendent in 1976. When it was determined that a new facility for WISD was needed, he worked hard to see this come to fruition. A new school was built on Main Street and the older building sold to Cumberland and named the Anderson Building (now the Luecker Building). The gymnasium at Williamsburg Independent School was named J.B. Mountjoy Gymnasium in his honor. After serving 32 years at WISD, J.B. retired in 1987.

In addition to his career in education, he founded and directed the City Park for two summers and was a charter member of the Williamsburg Optimist Club for 25 years. J.B. and his wife, Marcella (Faulkner) Mountjoy, ’43, were married for 69 years.

Vivian (Ferrell) Hamilton, attended ’54-’55, passed away on January 2, 2018. She was a school teacher in the Madison, Harlan, and Estill County School Systems and the Middletown Ohio School System.

James Sharp, attended ’54-’55, passed away on November 27, 2017. He worked in education for more than two decades and as a land developer for more than four decades.

James Washam, attended ’55-’56, passed away on September 20, 2017. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and retired from teaching industrial arts in the Boone County School System.

Don Bowlin, attended ’57-’62, passed away on February 13, 2018.

John Fletcher, ’58, passed away on January 1, 2018. He retired in 1997 with a total of 36 years of teaching, 3 years at Pendleton County High School and 33 years at Corbin High School.

Brenda (Blanton) Harrison, attended ’58-’59, passed away on March 12, 2018.

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1960s

Marilyn (Ballou) Dye, attended ’61, passed away on September 29, 2017.

Edna (Owens) Early, ’61, passed away on January 14, 2018. She taught in the Whitley County School System for 27 years and cofounded Croley Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

Almereen (Lay) Tower, ’61, passed away on November 5, 2017.

She taught in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana for 40 plus years.

Betty (Smith) Broyles, ’62, passed away on March 24, 2018.

Anne (Bohannon) Criscillis, ’62, passed away on February 16, 2018.

Howard Shelton, ’62, passed away on March 29, 2018. He taught school in Goshen, Ohio for over 31 years.

Judy (Cornelius) Slone, attended ’62-’64, passed away on August 9, 2016. She was a retired Payroll Manager for Newport Independent Schools, where she worked for 36 years.

Ronald Campbell, ’63, passed away on October 3, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army and was a teacher and principal in the Blount County School System for 28 years.

Paul Hansel, ’63, passed away on March 1, 2018. He retired in 1992 after 27 years of teaching.

Rovena (Lawson) Paul, ’63, passed away on October 15, 2017.

Judge Jerry Winchester, ’63, passed away on November 4, 2017.

He taught at McCreary County High School, was a special agent with the FBI, practiced law for a few years in Corbin, Kentucky, was elected the Commonwealth Attorney for McCreary and Whitley Counties, and served for over 25 years as Circuit Judge for the 34th Judicial Circuit.

Sue (Brewer) Minton, attended ’68-’69, passed away on September 27, 2017. She was the Lifestyle Editor for the SentinelEcho.

Nancy (Bryant) Widner, ’73, passed away on July 28, 2017. She was an educator in the Bell County School System.

Stephen Fegenbush, ’74, passed away on March 17, 2018. He was a Baptist minister for 50 years and spent the majority of his career in Danville, Kentucky.

Henry “Mickey” McCleskey, ’75, passed away on February 4, 2018. He began his career as a civilian with the Federal Government at Defense Energy Supply Center in Dayton, Ohio; transferred to Bellwood in Richmond, Virginia (currently Defense Supply Center Richmond); then transferred to the Fleet Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk Naval Base; and retired from Naval Weapon Station, Cheatham Annex, after 37 years of service.

Laurie (Lewis) Martishius, ’79, passed away on March 9, 2018.

She was a French and English teacher at Fostoria and Springfield High Schools.

Howard Powell, ’79, passed away on January 4, 2018. He worked 28 years for the Harlan County Board of Education as a teacher and coach and was recently employed as a bus driver for the school system.

1980s

Frank A. Martin, III, ’80, passed away on March 21, 2018. He served active duty for 21 years in the U.S. Army, during which time he was head of the ROTC program at St. Bonaventure University and worked 1 year for the school’s Achievement Center. He worked at Archbishop Walsh Academy as the girls’ basketball coach for 3 years and principal for 1 year. While employed at AlleganyLimestone Central School, he taught history and coached varsity girls’ basketball and volleyball, as well as varsity tennis.

Joseph Verlon Cornett, Jr., ’82, passed away on October 25, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army during the Desert Storm era.

James Nelson, ’83, passed away on October 16, 2017. He was a truck driver for Midwest Logistics.

Della (Sellers) Ingram, ’69, passed away on February 22, 2018.

She taught in the Bell County, Holy Trinity, and Harlan Christian School Systems for 30 plus years.

Betty (Combs) McIntosh, BS ’84, MAE ’91, passed away on September 4, 2017.

Trudy (Fowke) Keith, attended ’69, passed away on October 14, 2017. She was secretary to the provost at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio during the 1980s and worked as a legal secretary for 20 years at Rogers, Towers, Ridge, and Crawford in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jason Hurst, ’89, passed away on November 18, 2017.

Dianne (Rice) Logsdon, ’69, passed away on November 19, 2017.

She served as a public school teacher, social worker, and Director of the Butler County Welfare Department in Hamilton, Ohio.

1970s

Darlene (Smith) Meadors, ’71, passed away on January 31, 2018.

Judith (Davis) Wilson, ’71, passed away on January 11, 2018.

Kenneth Smith, ’73, passed away on March 23, 2018. He taught Physical Education in Franklin City Schools in Ohio for 35 years.

Kenneth Lipscomb, BS ’86, MBA ’12, passed away on March 21, 2018.

David Anthony Taylor, ’89, passed away on March 20, 2018.

1990s

Elizabeth “Suzy” (Redden) Hoskins, BS ’90, MA ’95, passed away on March 16, 2018. She was a teacher of special needs children for 12 years.

Barbara (Grundy) Grace, ’99, passed away on October 23, 2017.

2000s

Michael Donnelly, ’03, passed away on January 7, 2018.

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Tom Dowling H A L L O F FA M E CO A C H

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oach Tom Dowling, the modernera founder of Cumberlands' football program, passed away on January 7, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 77 years old.

Funeral services were held at the John L. Hill Chapel on the campus of Georgetown College.

Dowling played and coached football in the Mid-South Conference at Georgetown College. He then served as head coach of the Tigers from 1973-76, sporting a 23-14-1 all-time record. Following his time at his alma mater, Dowling departed to coach at Liberty Baptist College where he was named Small College Coach of the Year.

After a seven-year stint helping transition Liberty from NAIA to NCAA Division II, he left and headed to Williamsburg.

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his time with the team at Cumberlands, Dowling was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year three times. The Indians won two conference championships under Dowling in 1987 and 1988, which included an undefeated 10-0 regular season in 1988.

The team participated in the NAIA National Football Championship playoffs under Dowling, who was also named NAIA District 32 Coach of the Year in '88. He retired from Cumberland, ranking ninth in total wins among NAIA active football coaches. Over his career at UC, Dowling led his teams to a record of 55-55.

After retiring from Cumberlands following the 1995 season, Dowling became the MSC's first commissioner. He helped the conference expand from the initial seven members to nine full and affiliate members upon his retirement in 2002.

"Tom Dowling left a huge imprint on the Mid-South Conference, both as a football coach and as commissioner," current MSC Commissioner Eric Ward said. "Personally and professionally, I considered Tom to be a mentor and a friend."

For his service to the Mid-South, the MSC Administrative Council unanimously approved the naming of the conference's football championship trophy the Tom Dowling Mid-South Conference Football Championship Trophy.

Dowling concluded his coaching career with 111 wins, including 11 winning seasons.

Dowling was inducted into the Georgetown Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005 and into the Cumberlands Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012.

His 1988 MSC Championship team was also inducted into the Cumberlands Hall of Fame in 1998.

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ALUMNISPOTLIGHT: Then & Now

HARLAN KENTUCKY COAL vs. CUMBERLANDS EDUCATION

By Kelly Raglin, '87

Alumni President, 2017-18

Well, it didn't take me long to choose leaving the mountains of Harlan in 1982

and heading west on Highway 119 to land at Cumberlands. As a member of the world renowned Harlan Boys Choir, we wore coal miners helmets during our concerts to honor the men and women of Appalachia who brought our area's most lucrative resource to the surface - coal, our black diamond! I also knew of the short lives that many miners faced. So, it was important to me and my family to earn a degree and create a better opportunity for myself.

Being raised a preacher's kid and the son of the music leader in the church, religion and music seemed a natural fit when choosing my major. The music group Sunesis, Baptist Student Union, Campus Activity Board and

the Cavaliers Intramurals Team provided the perfect college experience. I LOVED MY TIME HERE AT CUMBERLANDS! Lastly, I met Debbie Harp, Director of Career Services, in 1980, two years before I'd decide to attend Cumberlands. I had lost my mom to breast cancer in 1978. By 1987, Debbie become the mother that I had lost.

She even sat where my mom would've sat during my wedding. This relationship and many others still exist nearly 40 years later.

Cumberlands is a special place! My life today is best because of what Cumberlands and folks like Debbie Harp provided.

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TRIBUTE PROGRAM Tribute Gift

TRIBUTE GIFTS

OCTOBER 1, 2017 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2018

IN MEMORY OF:

THOMAS W. DOWLING Given By: Mrs. Stephanie Freeman

Dr. & Mrs. Merrill Winchester

Mrs. Florence Young

IN HONOR OF:

EDWARD BALLOFF Given By: Mr. Lawrence Simon

LYNDA G. DUNCAN Given By: South End United

Methodist Women

FRANK C. CARR Given By: Mr. Frank Carr Jr.

RUDY ABRAMSON Given By: Carol S. Mraz Foundation

ROLF BERNEGGER Given By: Mr. Joseph Logan Jr. GEORGE H. BOOTH Given By: Ms. Janet Scott MAVIS F. BROOME Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bordes

Mrs. Shelleigh Moses

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MAVIS F. BROOME Given by: Mr. Marshall Merriss

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