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Dear Cumberland Alumni,
It has been a pleasure communicating with those of you who have written letters, made phone calls, sent email or perhaps visited campus over the past year. My first year as your alumni director has been filled with many challenges. “Staying Connected” with alumni seems to be the greatest challenge. There are so many ways to communicate.
While some alumni wish to stay connected with the Alumni Office by e-mail or letter, still others prefer phone calls or personal visits. This poses quite a challenge when getting out information that will best keep our alumni up to date and well informed on the latest news from campus. Private phone numbers and ever-changing addresses keep us busy in the Alumni Office tracking alumni information. Nearly everyone is on the move today. communicate through email.
We wish to thank those who are staying connected by the Online Submission Forms. With today’s technology, it has become less expensive, less time consuming and much faster to
We are increasing our online offerings so alumni in any part of the world can keep in touch. Thus far, we have increased our online communications through the Alumni ListServe, alumni updates, alumni giving, alumni classnotes, alumni prayer requests, the Athletic Hall of Fame information, alumni bookstore merchandise, as well as posting online the latest editions of the "Cumberland Today", your alumni magazine. Even the past editions are posted online. Since few of our senior alumni have internet or computers, in the future we plan to make a limited number of print copies of "Cumberland Today" available to them. However no print versions have been sent in recent years.
We now have over 5,000 alumni on our ListServe and we hope to double that number in the next year or so. It is possible but we need to continue to “Stay Connected.”
Why not take the time right now and go to the Alumni Webpage www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni/ and look over the alumni listed in our “Lost Alumni” files? We need their information in order to keep them informed and to keep them connected with their classmates, their alma mater, and homecoming activities. If you can help, please do so. Also, if you are aware of female alumnae who have married, please send us that updated information as well.
Giving Online is easier than ever and we need your support! When Cumberland alumni support their alma mater it helps by qualifying Cumberland for much needed financial support from foundations and corporations. Many foundations and corporations require colleges and universities to meet a certain level of alumni giving in order to qualify for support. We are currently at 24% alumni giving. This could be much better and “Staying Connected” will help us achieve our goal of 30% alumni giving by the end of 2007.
I hope you will consider making an annual donation of whatever amount best fits your budget. Only you can decide what that might be. Contact me if you would be interested in knowing more about how you could assist Cumberland, a Cumberland student or the community surrounding the campus. Please visit www.ucumberlands.edu/give/ to get started with your 2007 alumni giving.
In closing, I hope your Cumberland education continues to serve you well in both your career and personal life. It is our goal to help students improve their quality of life and set each one on a destination of leadership, service, and growth. Sincerely,
Dave Bergman, '89 Your Alumni Director dbergman@ucumberlands.edu
2006-2007 Alumni Association Board of Directors President
Dick Koeniger '67
President-Elect Dr. Terry Dixon '68
Past President
V. L. Stonecipher, '66
Secretary
Bill Lyttle, '67
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Term Expiring 2007
Dr. Wheeler Conover, '87 Kime’ Espich Murphy, '82 Two vacancies to be appointed by Executive Board Members
Term Expiring 2008
Laura Keown, '82 Ralph Lipps, '70 Sharon Parrott, '68 One vacancy to be appointed by Executive Board Members
Term Expiring 2009
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Zell Miller speaks at Cumberlands’ Patriotic Leadership Program, part of the Lecture Series
lead by public opinion polls, he leads by what is right and wrong.” Miller, a Democrat, is perhaps best known for his support of President George W. Bush during the 2004 Presidential election.
University of the Cumberlands hosted a special Patriotic Leadership program featuring former Georgia governor and U.S. Senator Zell Miller on March 29 in the O. Wayne Rollins Center. “A true American,” said Miller, “does not
In addition to the keynote address delivered by Miller, Patriotic Leadership Awards were presented to Colonel Carlos Ray Glover, Major General Ron Mason, Major General Donald Storm, Brigadier General Kenneth Dowd, and Cumberlands student and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Michael Ball. Entertainment for the evening was pro-
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vided by Knoxville Pipes and Drums and Cumberlands’ Music Department.
The Patriotic Leadership program was the second annual program in the Lecture Series presented by the First Corbin Financial Corporation Center for Excellence at University of the Cumberlands. The funding for the center is provided by former Cumberland professor Terry Forcht and his wife Marion, now owners of First Corbin Financial Corporation. The Center provides programs and activities to enhance the development of leadership, character and good citizenship.
Today, an American flag flies on Cumberlands’ property adjacent to Interstate Highway 75 where millions pass by annually. The flag is flown in a spirit of patriotism for this great country and respect for all of the college’s alumni and professors who have gallantly served this nation. Cumberlands has played a part in our nation’s history, sending staff and students alike off to defend this country. One professor, Dr. J.T. Vallandingham, took leaves of absence to fight in both World War I and World War II. Past Cumberlands President James M. Boswell served as Lieutenant Commander in World War II during which time he wrote a text on damage control.
Several alumni have served as military officers, some becoming Generals and Admirals, not to mention an array of other officers who have distinguished themselves through honor and duty to God and country.
While on their way to class in the Hutton School of Business, which is a replica of Independence Hall, students are able to pass the Patriot Park, which includes a beam from the World Trade Center. Visually, Cumberlands’ campus is a salute to our Patriots–past and present.
Alumni in the news... DR. ERGUN “BUTCH” CANER '89
Caner is the current president of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. He is the first former Muslim to become the president of an evangelical seminary.
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Dr. Robert Michael Duncan '71
Duncan, a 30-year political strategist and veteran of Republican politics, was elected as the 60th Chairman of the Republican National Committee in January 2007.
Henry Dale Hall '74
Hall was appointed director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, after working for the wildlife service for 27 years.
Mountain Outreach receives $1 million endowment to build homes in Appalachia
Board of Trustees names new vice presidents At their fall 2006 meeting, University of the Cumberlands’ Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve President Jim Taylor’s recommendation to name the following as vice presidents:
Steve Allen, Vice President of Financial Planning; Jana Bailey, Vice President of Finance; Kyle Gilbert, Vice President of Support Services; and Steve Morris, Vice President of Business Services.
Pictured L to R: The home recipients, Dr. Trout, Sandra Trout, Dinah Taylor and Dr. Jim Taylor
Dr. and Mrs. Monroe Trout announced a million dollar endowment for University of the Cumberlands' Mountain Outreach program at a dedication service held at a new home in Whitley County. The house was built last summer by Mountain Outreach student volunteers with funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Trout.
"There are no words to express our profound and personal appreciation," said Dr. Jim Taylor, president of University of the Cumberlands. The endowment will be used to build one house every year, with the remainder
Dr. Dean Haun '77
Dr. Haun is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ga., with a congregation of over 2,000 people. Haun travels around the world preaching the Gospel.
going to the University of the Cumberlands' Trout Scholars Fund. The Trouts dedicated the endowment to the honor of Jim and Dinah Taylor, as well as Dr. Trout's high school Latin, English, math and gym teachers, without whom, Trout said, "I would never have gone on to college."
The Trouts gave the home recipients an original mountain landscape oil painting, which Dr. Trout painted especially for the family, as well as a check for one thousand dollars so that, Dr. Trout said, "the little ones can have something in the house."
Dr. Jimmy Kamso-Pratt '75
Dr. Jimmy Michael Kamso-Pratt, MD, PhD., was recognized recently by the City of Jackson, Tenn., and the county of Madison, Tenn., by the celebration of Dr. Jimmy Pratt Day in recognition of his service to the people of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Additionally, he received the Angels Among Us Award in recognition of his medical service to the people.
Taylor said, “Over the years, these individuals have proven their commitment and their worth. I have every confidence that they will continue to work hard and work smart in addressing our obligations.”
Also named Vice President is Dr. Larry Cockrum, who is the new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Other Vice Presidents include Dr. Michael Colegrove, Vice President of Student Services; and Sue Wake, Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Mark this date Alumni & Fa mily Weekend October 5-77 2007
This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Homecoming.” Stay t uned for more d etailed informatio n co ncerning activities reunio n s and e vent locatio n s
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South Korean delegation comes to University of the Cumberlands
Jin-Pyo Kim, a current member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, spoke at the convocation service on Monday, October 2, at University of the Cumberlands’ O. Wayne Rollins Center. During the service, the university awarded an honorary doctorate of laws to Sung Soo Park, CEO of C & Tel Company, vice president of the Hotel Resort Society in Korea, and board member of Korea's Food Service Management. Also in attendance was world-renowned pastor, evangelist and broadcaster Dr. Billy (Jang Hwan) Kim who translated for Park. The Importance of an Education
Back row (Left to right): Dr. Sung Soo Park (Hon. doctorate recipient), Mr. Jin-Pyo Kim, Hyung II Kim (UC student), Dr. Kyeong-Hwa Kim (UC professor), and Dr. Billy Kim. Front row (Left to right) UC students: Sungkook Kim, Gloria Kim, Hannah Cho, Ki Young Cha, Jun Kyu Kim and Soo Young Kim.
Jin-Pyo Kim gave examples of how education turned the Republic of Korea's economy around and has increased its democracy. "Korea has gone from poverty to an economic tiger through education," said Kim.
According to Kim, Korea has very high quality primary and secondary school systems, and Korean students are among the world's top international student performers. Korea's universities, however, lack global competitiveness. Among the ways Kim suggested that this could be changed is to implement a flexible school system supportive of lifelong learning and development. Kim concluded, "Remember God is always right beside to lead and guide you, wherever you go."
His visit is the culmination of efforts by university officials to begin a Korean exchange program at Cumberlands. This fall, seven Korean students were enrolled and plans are for our students to begin studies at a university in Seoul, Korea in the summer.
Jin-Pyo Kim has served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, Senior Secretary of Policy and Planning for the President and Director-General for Tax Affairs and Director-General for Banking and Insurance. He earned an M.A. in public administration at the University of Wisconsin. He also received an honorary doctoral degree in public administration from University of the Cumberlands in 2005.
Cumberlands student wins national essay contest
Mary Osborne, a junior at University of the Cumberlands, was recently awarded the 2006 Undergraduate Essay Prize sponsored by the United States Branch of the Western Front Association and Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honor society. Osborne’s essay, originally written for her Historical Methods course, is titled “Fighting in the Trenches of the Mind: How the Committee on Public Information ‘Held Fast the Inner Lines’ in 1917-1918.”
The national contest was open to any undergraduate student at an American college or university. Limited to 3,000 words, the essay could address any aspect of American involvement in the World War I era.
A panel of WFA members and historians chaired by Graydon Tunstall, executive director of Phi Alpha Theta, judged the papers. Osborne received a certificate and a $1000 cash prize. 4
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CCTV-19's “Patriot Talk” Brings Home 1st Place Overall Broadcast Award
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Patriot Talk fall Semester Hosts Standing from left: Maggie Callies, Willis Ring, Cas Payne, David Wynn and Sarah Martin. Seated is Jenny Burke.
or the second year in a row, University of the Cumberlands' CCTV-19 placed first in the Overall Broadcast Division at the annual Baptist Press Student Journalism Conference. CCTV-19 programs have won the annual competition four times in the six year history of the Student Journalism Conference conducted each October at the Baptist Press national headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. The entries are judged by communication professionals from around the nation.
“Patriot Talk” is a variety and talk program featuring campus and community topics ranging from serious issues such as Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief efforts by campus and community groups, to light-hearted subjects such as student fashion shows and dorm room makeovers. This is the second time in the winner's circle for “Patriot Talk” and the first CCTV-19 program with back to back wins. 19 News took 1st place honors in 2001, then “Thursday's Discussion” did the same in 2003 followed by “Patriot Talk” in 2005.
General Manager John Williams was particularly pleased
with this year's award saying, "We had this odd year / even year thing going on where in odd years we finished first and in even years we finished second. Now we need to really buckle down and work hard for a three-peat." 19 News has won the most awards with a 1st place finish and two 2nd place finishes.
CCTV-19 Underwriting Director Sarah Martin (Senior; Clarkson, Ky.) accepted the award for “Patriot Talk” on behalf of the station. "I am very excited that we won. I feel that I am a better journalist now because of the things I learned at the conference."
Martin attended several seminars over the two-day conference on a variety of journalism topics. "One of the most interesting meetings I attended was one on how to be a better interviewer. That's something I will continue to use throughout my career in communication," she said.
Patriot Television remains to be Whitley County's only award-winning, live local television news. Stay tuned. Cumberland Today
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The carnival was a popular event for families. Here, a young boy eagerly offers a balloon.
he weekend of October 27th through the 29th was a lively weekend for former and present students alike at University of the Cumberlands. Dozens of families and former students gathered on campus to take part in Cumberlands’ annual Alumni and Family Weekend. Alumni, ranging from the class of 1941 to the class of 2006, came back to visit campus. People of all ages met with former classmates and professors, and took part in many of the scheduled activities.
Choir performed in the Music Department Concert and Jerry Kemper, class of '98, played at the Connections Concert in the Gatliff Chapel.
The Cumberland Connections Carnival was held in the intramural gymnasium on Saturday. There were numerous booths set up with food, beverages and games. During the carnival, the Alumni Board of Directors held an auction in the lobby of the O. Wayne Rollins Center. A “Connections Dinner” and program was held at the Boswell Campus Centh On the 27 , alumna Lois Carter Kelly ('50) signed copies ter for the classes of 1956, '61, '66, '71, '76, '81, '86, '91, '96, of her memoir “Charity’s Children: The Tway It Was” at '01 and '06. A worship service led by currently enrolled stuthe Cumberland Inn before the class of 1956 came together dents was held in the Gatliff Chapel on Sunday morning, for a reunion meal. Later that evening, there were two free bringing this exciting weekend to a close. admission concerts on campus, and everyone was invited to attend. The Cumberland Singers, Chorale and Chamber 6
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F o r m e r C um berland Athletes I n d uc t e d in t o Athletic Ha ll of Fame
n Saturday, February 17, 2007, the University of the Cumberlands recognized a special group of former athletes as they were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Joining the elite club were Raymond Cox, Missie Irvin, Marcellous Johnson and Bill Sergent.
RAYMOND COX ended his collegiate career in 1970 with 1,356 points (13.8 per game), ranking him third all time and 911 rebounds (9.3 per game), which ranked him second for a career. He also ranked fourth in most games played for Cumberland with 98 games. Cox was named Best Cumberland Defensive Player ’68-70, Cumberland 110% Award ’68-70, three time All-KIAC Selection, All-American Honorable Mention ’68, and led his team to two KIAC Team Championships and two District 32 Runner-Up Titles in three consecutive tournament appearances. He currently ranks 11th in points and 6th in rebounds at Cumberland.
MISSIE IRVIN is currently the head coach of Cumberlands’ Lady Patriots. Irvin was a starter in 121 games and played in a total of 123 games over her career 1989-91 & 1992-94. She averaged 11 points and 3.7 rebounds per game and led her team in assists all four years. She currently holds the record for career assists with 634, assists per season with 226 (1990-91), and 3point field goal percentage for a season with 153-408 for 37.5%. MARCELLOUS JOHNreceived a scholarship to play football from 1986-89. Johnson started in 35 or 41 games for Cumberland and was second on the sack
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leader’s list. His numerous honors during his collegiate career include: All-District 32 (1988), First Team All-Mid South Conference (1988), Best Defensive Lineman
(1988), Don Hanson Gazette 2nd Team All-American (1988), 2nd Team All-Mid South Conference (1989), and Team Captain (1989).
BILL SERGENT’s collegiate career was extremely impressive and successful, being named as a four-time All-KIAC Selection (1975-78), three-time KIAC Tournament Champion (1976-78), three-time All-NAIA District 32 Selection (1976-78), and a two-time NAIA District 32 Champion (1977-78). Sergent also holds the NAIA District 32 scoring record of five under par 139 in winning the 1997 tournament. Sergent competed in three NAIA Championship Tournaments and won ten college tournaments, a Cumberland record until two of his own players at Cumberland moved past him, currently ranking him third for total wins in the Cumberland record books. For more information on the Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact Dave Bergman at dbergman@ucumberlands.edu or 606-539-4277.
Former UC Athletic Training Student Named Hero
Jacqueline Watkins, who attended the University of the Cumberlands from 2001 to 2003, has been named a local hero in her hometown of Jasper, Alabama for saving a man’s life.
Two days after Christmas, Jacqueline answered her front door at 2 a.m. to find her neighbor on her door step, with a gun shot wound through his chest. The man was bleeding heavily, so Jacqueline quickly called 911 and tore a t-shirt to tie around the man’s chest. The t-shirt served as a tourniquet and helped to slow down the bleeding. Jacqueline succeeded in keeping her neighbor alive and prayed with him until the ambulance arrived.
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Jacqueline credits her training at the University of the Cumberlands for her bravery that night. “While I was a student at Cumberlands, I took First Aid classes and was a student athletic trainer, where we occasionally practiced ‘worse case scenarios.’ The skills that I took from those events kept me very calm and collected when my neighbor
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Shortly after the incident, Jacqueline’s soon-to-be commanding officers awarded her with the Air Force Recruiter’s Salute, which is one of the highest honors given to a civilian. Lt. Col. Cameron Gilbert also gave her an Air Force coin that she must carry with her at all times. “Any person living in an apartment will not answer a knock at the door that late at night,” said Gilbert. “He’s alive because of Jacqueline.” Jacqueline also received an Honorary Recruiter Certificate and a Certificate of Appreciation.
Jacqueline is grateful for the honors she has received; however, she does not believe she deserves them. “I do not feel like a hero,” said Jacqueline. “I did what any other person would have done.”
Jacqueline left on Monday, January 29th for Air Force basic training and took her three awards with her.
HELP CUMBERLAND HONOR DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Nominate deserving alumni for Alumni & Family Weekend 2007 Awards! Do you know a Cumberland alumnus/a who has produced significant achievements in his or her profession or vocation? Why not take a moment to recommend alums that have made commitments to Cumberland as a board member, volunteer, missionary, or in other ways conducive to promoting Cumberland’s mission.
Cumberland is accepting nominations for the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus/a, Alumni Appreciation, Athletic Hall of Fame, Religious Service, and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards. Nominations must be mailed to the Office of Alumni Services no later than May 31, 2007 for consideration by the Alumni Awards Committee Award Criteria Alumni Appreciation Award
• Individual must serve as a volunteer of his or her personal time to further the goals and objectives of Cumberland College-University of the Cumberlands. • Individual must show commitment involving time, energy and effort in more than one area of Cumberland functions including but not limited to Admissions, Alumni Board, Alumni Services, Career Services, Development and Fundraising, Mountain Outreach
or Faculty, Staff and Administration Services. • Individuals employed at Cumberland are excluded from the award process.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
• Individual has demonstrated significant impact on a particular team or athletic program as a student. • Individual has exhibited outstanding athletic ability or has achieved accomplishments or awards as a student. • Individual coached at Cumberland and achieved significant success for his team or player(s). • Individual achieved significant career accomplishments as a coach. • Individual made an outstanding contribution to the support the overall athletic program at Cumberland. • Individual achieved significant athletic accomplishments as an athlete as an alumnus/a. • Team won a national championship • Team achieved an undefeated record during the regular season of competition. • Team received a national ranking of #1.
Distinguished Alumnus/ae Award
• Individual must clearly demonstrate outstanding personal, civic, or professional achievements. • Individual brings honor and recognition to his or her alma mater through profession or service.
• Individual must reflect a devotion to the Christian lifestyle. • Individual must have contributed financially or through donations of in-kind gifts to Cumberland College-University of the Cumberland indicating significant humanitarian commitment to the Cumberland mis sion.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
• Individual(s) having attended or graduated no more than ten years from date of nomination. • Individual of strong personal character, moral conviction, and Christian faith. • Individual clearly demonstrates commitment to alma mater, profession, church and community. • Individual has risen through the ranks of his or her profession as proven leader.
Religious Service Award
• Individual has demonstrated faith, stewardship, and leadership in both church and community. • Individual has successfully served in home missions, foreign missions, or has contributed to the spiritual and religious lives of the people the individual serves.(Circle
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2007 ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATION FORM / PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
I wish to nominate an individual for: (Please check one of the following.) Alumni Appreciation Award
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Name of nominee Home phone
Reason for the nomination: Name of nominator
Nominator’s home phone
Religious Service Award
Distinguished Alumnus/a Award Class year
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Does the alum know about your nomination? Y or N
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This form must be received no later than May 31, 2007 for consideration by the Alumni Awards Committee. Follow up with nominator may be necessary by the committee. MAIL TO: Office of Alumni Services, University of the Cumberlands, 7075 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769 or FAX TO: (606)539-4168
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Alumni Spotlight
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Graduate continues tradition of service
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nvolved in just about every campus activity available to her as a University of the Cumberlands’ student, 2006 alumnae Michelle Warnky took a special interest in clubs and activities that afforded her the opportunity to serve those in the community. Just six months after graduation, she is continuing this tradition of service on a much larger scale as an English instructor in Kazakhstan.
While Warnky was still a college student contemplating what she would do following graduation, the idea of serving overseas was not new to her or to her family. In fact it was Warnky’s grandparents who first inspired her to consider missions overseas.
In the few weeks following her graduation, Warnky found herself juggling all the responsibilities that come with managing an apartment while making the transition from college student to an English teacher. It has been a difficult but fun experience for her.
“Switching from being a student for 16 years to being a teacher has certainly been challenging and draining at times,” she
Warnky admits that it has been hard being away from her family, especially during the holidays which she has never spent away from them. Again she is strengthened by a friend that has always been there for her.
“My grandparents were missionaries in Central America when my mom was born and growing up. It’s kind of always been in my mind,” she said.
Her involvement in organizations such as Appalachian Ministries, Mountain Outreach and Baptist Campus Ministries also played their part in encouraging Warnky to pursue overseas missions.
“I was blessed through those clubs and organizations. God allowed me to know so many amazing people, and to realize that the world is filled with some many wonderful people. And the mission trips over spring break never failed to give me a love for the people I met and a joy from the ways I was able to serve,” she said.
During her senior year at Cumberlands, Warnky started making her missionary goal a reality. Christmas break afforded her the time to research her options and pray for direction. One month later, she committed to serving in Kazakhstan.
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dents and parents has certainly been both challenging and rewarding experiences for Warnky. She credits a lot of people for giving her the strength and encouragement to serve so far away from home. “My parents and my brother first and foremost, as always, have been amazing! They have loved, prayed for me, supported and encouraged me. They send me gifts and weekly updates and random fun facts from America, like how the Buckeyes are doing. They are also going above and beyond all that they have already done by coming to visit in February.”
Warnky grades papers while sitting at her desk.
said. “Sometimes I just sit in class watching my students read and laugh to myself at the craziness of it all!”
When afforded the opportunity for some free time, Warnky enjoys spending time reading the Bible, praying, and journaling. “I crave my time to be alone with my Savior. Basically I take that time to pour my heart out to my Father. He has gotten me through a lot and taught me tons through it all,” she said. “I love getting and reading emails from home. A few times I’ve hung out with some of my students, gone shopping at the stores, gone to a museum and even watched an American movie in Russian.” Teaching her four English classes and taking opportunities to witness to her stu-
“There are days I really miss people from home who know me much better than anyone, but my very best friend—the Lord has not left my side. I know He never will, and that is enough for me!”
Warnky plans to serve in Kazakhstan at least through June. Her plans following the summer are not definite.
“God and I have been talking about it a lot. I’m just waiting for what He has to say. I will be here for sure until June. There is the chance that I will come back next year. The people here are beautiful and God is giving me a deeper and deeper love for them daily. I’m just trusting that God will lead me in the way He wants to go for the future.”
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Leslie Boozer
Leslie Boozer graduated from Cumberlands in 1996 and is currently one of six doctoral students in the Urban Superintendent’s Program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. At Cumberland, her double major in Business Administration and History/Political Science led her towards a career in law.
She earned her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Law, but after practicing law for a few years, she felt led to a career of public service. “My involvement in several CC organizations played an important role in this decision,” said Boozer. “As a student, I participated in volunteer projects through campus organizations, such as Students in Free Enterprise, Mountain Outreach, and Phi Beta Lambda. By participating in these activities, I realized the importance of working with the community to better the lives of children.”
After moving to Los Angeles, Boozer became a teacher at a high need school to try to make a difference and improve the lives of disadvantaged children through the education system.
“As a public school educator, I encountered numerous challenges that needed sustainable, systematic solutions,” said Boozer. “For example, my high school in South Los Angeles faced significant problems: high dropout rates, low literacy rates, gang violence, and extreme poverty. As a teacher-leader, I worked with my colleagues to reform my school by improving the curriculum and changing its existing structure. Through active involvement on several school councils and committees, I quickly became conscious of my desire to enact long lasting and widespread change at my school and in my district. Realizing I needed additional skills and knowledge, I applied to the doctoral program at Harvard, specifically to the Urban Superintendent’s Program at the Graduate School of Education.”
At Harvard, Boozer was accepted into one of the Harvard’s most prestigious programs, the Zuckerman Fellowship. This is a cross-disciplinary, co-curricular program that assists in the preparation of students for public service. Sponsored by Mortimer Zuckerman, editor-in-chief of U.S. News and World Re-
port, the program selects twentyfive students with a professional degree to learn from top leaders in a variety of industries, including business, government, education, and healthcare.
“As a future superintendent, I want to improve instructional programs to better educate all children, regardless of their economic status. This aspiration led to my interest in the Zuckerman Fellowship. School systems do not work in isolation; education is greatly impacted by government, as well as various business and healthcare industries. I believe the Zuckerman co-curricular program has added significantly to my experience at the Graduate School of Education and enhanced my ability to lead urban school districts.” When asked if she ever regretted leaving her law career, Boozer replied, “While I enjoyed practicing law, I found my life’s work in education. While the two complement each other, I have never regretted foregoing a promising career in law to pursue a life of public service. If you have a desire to work in a particular field, set your goals and go after them. Your education will serve you well in a variety of occupations.” After graduating from Harvard, Boozer intends to work as a superintendent of an urban school district. For more information:
http://gse.harvard.edu/academics/doctorate/usp/index.html
or
http://zuckermanfellows.harvard.edu/
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Honor or Memorialize a Loved One
What is a Tribute Gift?
A Tribute Gift shows love and respect for the person being honored or memorialized. It says to others that the world is a better place because of this person. Through a Tribute Gift to University of the Cumberlands, a memory of the past or an honor of the present is tied to the future, as it is made to live on in the lives of our students. The size of the gift you send is up to you. Many send the amount they would spend on floral arrangements. Gifts generally range from $15 to $1,000, but the right amount for you is the one your heart tells you to send.
What is an Honor Gift?
An Honor Gift is a gift which shows admiration and respect for a loved one or friend on a significant day in their life such as a birthday, anniversary, etc.
What is a Memorial Gift?
A Memorial Gift is a gift in memory of a departed loved one or friend. It is a wonderful way to express sympathy and high regard or as a means to remember birthdays, anniversaries, or other special days of a deceased loved one.
How are Tribute Gifts Acknowledged?
For a Memorial Gift, the family of the one you wish to memorialize is sent an appropriate card the same day the gift is received by the university. Then the name of the giver and the deceased will be listed in the next issue of the Cumberland Today.
For an Honor Gift, the person being honored is sent an appropriate card listing the honor giver as well as the occasion for the honor. Then the name of the giver and the name of the honoree will be listed in the next issue of Cumberland Today. For all Tribute Gifts, the amount of the gift is kept confidential, and all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.
How will your Tribute Gift help?
Your gift will proved a lasting legacy for our students as it is used to help provide scholarship and workshop assistance, books, supplies, food and housing, and many other supportive services.
If you would like to send a figt to be included in our Tribute Gift Program, please send the gift along with the appropriate additional information to: Tribute Gifts University of the Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769
Listings reflect Tribute Gifts received July 1, 2005 through January 2007. In preparing this list, every effort has been made to insure accuracy and completeness. If a mistake was made in the way you are identified or if your name was omitted, we apologize. You can help set the record straight. Please notify the President’s Office regarding any changes in the way your gift should be recorded in future reports. Thank you.
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In Memory Of: Crosby Watts Bean & Mildred Ellison Bean Given By: Mr. Crosby Bean In Memory Of: Elijah Brian Berry Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Cary Bilderback Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bilderback
In Memory Of: Howard Boozer Given By: Mrs. Claudia R. Boozer-Blasco
In Memory Of: Thomas W. Branim Given By: Mr. Terry A. Lindsey Ms. Lorraine C. McKinney Monday Nite Pickers Ms. Deborah Kelly Slaughter Edward Chevallier Professional Law Corporation In Memory Of: Hobert Branscum Given By: Mrs. Hobert Branscum In Memory Of: Jewell Cantrell Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Mr. William Puryear Chambers Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: James B. Cheely Given By: Mr. James W. Charles Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Cooper Ms. Jo Suggs Martha Long Family Mr. & Mrs. Richardson V. Turner Mr. & Mrs. Edgar M. Cheely, Jr. Ms. Carole Johnson In Memory Of: Sgt. Kenneth T. Clarke Given By: Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Clarke Perritt In Memory Of: Lt. Col. Theodore S. Clarke Given By: Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Clarke Perritt In Memory Of: Lloyd Coffee Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Kevin Cook Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Barbara Cox Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome
Mr. Earle Cox Dr. Jonathan Edward Ramey
In Memory Of: John Donan Given By: Mr. & Mrs. William Donan
In Memory Of: LTC Joseph Derwood Early Given By: Dr. Jack Early
In Memory Of: Bill Fleming Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Zella Jane Goodin ‘73 Given By: Ms. Paula Kaye Goodin In Memory Of: George Brock Haley Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Haley
In Memory Of: Margie Hall Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones In Memory Of: Loretta Ham Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones In Memory Of: Mr. Hamed Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Ralph M. Hickey On the occasion of his birthday Given By: Mrs. Verna Lee Bruce
In Memory Of: Belton Hollums Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Virginia Hubbard Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John Robert Heneisen In Memory Of: Sarah Johnson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Charles Wayne Jones, Jr. Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Mallory Jones Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp
In Memory Of: Rodney Lee Given By: Mrs. Martha Bratcher Broadway Baptist Church Joseph Stopher Fellowship Class Ms. Virginia H. Chaudoin Mr. & Mrs. Paul T. Culbertson, Jr. Mrs. Alison S. Ewart Mr. David W. Hartley Mr. Andrew L. Herdt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Herbert G. Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Billy M. Lowdenback
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Recent tax law changes allow those at least 70 1⁄2 years old to make charitable gifts directly from their IRAs accounts.
• Would you like to give a portion or all of your annual minimum required distribution and not have to recognize any of this gift as taxable income? This could lower your taxes by reducing your ad justed gross income, even if you don’t itemize.
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Ms. Nancy B. Maney Mr. & Mrs. Guy Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Jim Ratcliffe Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn M. Stevens Ms. Nina D. Van Gundy Walnut Street Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Wright
In Memory Of: Rodney & Marguerite Lee Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Nigel Hood In Memory Of: Neola Littrell Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Dan McInvale Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Rose Marlowe Given By: Reverend & Mrs. H. Marlowe Link In Memory Of: Ken Mayberry Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Dr. Terrell Mays Given By: Mrs. Gail S. Mays
In Memory Of: Rita Moore Given By: Dr. Robert Wayne Moore
In Memory Of: Edna Earle Hoover Morgan Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy H. Breeden
In Memory Of: Madison Morris Given By: Dr. Charles G. Noss
In Memory Of: Ruth Moyers, Class of 1948 Given By: Dr. Michael C. Thomas In Memory Of: Lottie Overstreet Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Franklin P. Owen Given By: Mr. William K. Simmons
In Memory Of: General Earl Pate, Jr. Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones In Memory Of: Lillie Penn Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Mrs. Dottie Phillips Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
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Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Early, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Carl Fortune Dr. Thomas Brooks Frazier Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Ms. Charlotte P. King Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Leskiw Mr. & Mrs. Tommy McKinney Mr. Ed Pease Mrs. Joanna R. Pease Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Pilant Dr. James William Ross Mrs. Linda C. Sutton Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Eric Wake Mr. & Mrs. George M. Waters Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt
In Memory Of: John L. Powers Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Reverend & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman William Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Harp Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Harris Mr. Jimmy J. Shackleford Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Skeen In Memory Of: Van Haskell Quigley Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Haley In Memory Of: Robert Robinson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones In Memory Of: Bobby Strane Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Dr. Joe Tarry Given By: Dr. & Mrs. James C. Oaks Dr. Jonathan Edward Ramey
In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Ms. Debra Ann Baker Mr. William Reed Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Arman J. Buettner Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Davis Mr. & Mrs. Edwin C. Gibson Mr. Ralph E. Lynch Dr. & Mrs. Wallace R. Maples Dr. James William Ross Mr. & Mrs. Olin O. Taylor
In Memory Of: Margaret Anne Thomas, Class of 1948 Given By: Dr. Michael C. Thomas
In Memory Of: Jim Thomason Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Ruth Vincion Given By: Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Jones
In Memory Of: Earl G. Watson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Donsbach Mrs. Evelyn E. Watson
In Memory Of: Mrs. Barbara Wilder Given By: Ms. Joan Chatham
In Memory Of: Cratis Williams Given By: Mr. & Mrs. R. P. Stephen Davis In Memory Of: Dr. Harold Wortman Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Ballard Blount Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Jones Dr. & Mrs. Jerry D. Lowrie Mrs. Flossie S. Slusher Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Surplus Dr. Bill Whittaker Mrs. Lois Wortman
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In Honor Of: Dr. Dale Austin Given By: Mrs. Virginia Wallace
In Honor Of: Mr. & Mrs. Steve G. Ayers Given By: Ms. Mary Jane Ayers In Honor Of: William F. Baker Given By: Mrs. Leitha B. Rudolph
In Honor Of: Allie Bilderback Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Bilderback In Honor Of: Julianna Brown Given By: Mr. William B. Akin
In Honor Of: Fred Edick Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Alan W. Edick
In Honor Of: Naomi Skeen Harp Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Norman William Harp, Jr.
In Honor Of: Harold Hubbard Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John Robert Heneisen In Honor Of: Larry Jones Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp
In Honor Of: Janet B. Keith Given By: Estate of Letty L. Kelly
In Honor Of: Dr. Jerry Lowrie Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Nick Bersaglia Mrs. Janet Lee Jones Brown Mr. & Mrs. David Neal Clinkenbeard
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Wade Davis Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brown Early Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Farler Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fleenor Dr. & Mrs. J. M. Galloway Mr. & Mrs. David W. Goolsby Mr. & Mrs. Derrick Wayne Lowrie Mrs. Irene Lowrie Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dylan Lowrie Main Street Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. James W. Morgan Ms. Mary Sharon Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Larry J. Starkey The Honorable & Mrs. Ronald Blaine Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Don Stricklin Reverend & Mrs. James Phillip Taylor Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie D. Walden Reverend & Mrs. Bill B. Wright
In Honor Of: Lisa Seal Given By: Estate of Letty L. Kelly
In Honor Of: Dr. Jim Taylor On the occasion of his birthday Given By: Mr. Ralph E. Lynch
Class Notes 1950’s
CLARA LOUISE TAYLOR CRABTREE ('50) married Leland “Lee” Crabtree ('51) and is a retired teacher who taught 39 years in Kentucky, Texas, Minnesota, California, and Arizona. She recently wrote and published a book called, “Sit Down and Shut Up, an Educator’s Memoir.” She describes her book as an entertaining and informative non-fiction narrative about her life as an educator.
1960’s
DEALVIN MARTIN ('65) is a retired Ohio elementary school principal. He currently resides in Brunswick, Ga.
LARRY EUGENE MILLS ('67) retired after 38 years of teaching. Twenty-eight years of which were teaching in the classroom environment, and ten years as principal of Barbourville High School. He is married to a Union College alumnus. They have two sons who are college graduates.
DR. TERRY PHILLIP DIXON ('68) is an author, poet, educator and college administrator. He
has written numerous published articles, poems, songs, melodramas, children’s radio plays, as well as instructional activities for classroom teachers. He co-wrote a book of poetry titled, “Poems From Our Hearts” along with LaVona Reid. LONNIE C. ELLIS ('68) married Karen Chambers ('67). They have three children, Lonnie Christopher, James Gregory and Megan Lynn. Lonnie retired after teaching and coaching in the Scott County School System for 37 years. JAMES MONHOLLEN ('69) is employed as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial.
1970's
LUCIAN A. PARKER ('72) retired as a licensed clinical social worker in 1999. He was in the Peace Corps in El Salvador and other areas of Central America from 2002-2004.
CONNIE SUE HACKER LESTER ('73) is currently employed with the Kentucky Department of Education as the Branch Manager of the Highly Skilled Educator Program.
EVERETT R. VITAL, JR. (attended '75-'76) is employed as an anesthetist CRNA with the University of Kentucky.
BERNARD RICK OSBORN ('76) married Joyce Osborn in 1974. They have two children, Zach and Kira. He began ministering in churches in 1993 and was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 1996. He currently is the pastor at Twin Fork Church of the Nazarene in Catlettsburg, Ky., and is teaching sixth grade social studies at Inez Middle School in Inez, Ky. The family resides in Inez.
JERRY RICHARDSON ('76) earned a MBA from Morehead State University. He is currently employed by Nissan North America in Smyrna, Tenn. He resides in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
MICHAEL A. IBRAHIM, M.D., PH.D. ('78) is currently employed by Massachusetts General Hospital with the Division of Nuclear Medicine/PET Imaging Lab. He resides in Boston, Mass.
STEVE J. MONDL ('78) has been traveling the country since November 2005. He is currently volunteering at the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir near Wilkesboro, N.C. He is at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers site volunteering as an interpretive host at Bandit’s Roost Campground.
JENNIFER ANN SMITH ('78) taught school in Kentucky for 12 years, in inner-city Miami, Florida in 1997, and in Pasco County, Fla., for seven years. She presently teaches Pre-K/ESE in Lake County, Florida and does not plan to retire for another 6-8 years. She is a resident of The Villages. JANICE DAVIS CORNETTE ('79) is married to Bill Cornette and has twin daughters who are 21 years old and attend the University of Kentucky. Janice has been a classroom teacher in Knox County for 28 years.
TERRY LEE WHITESIDE ('79) has been promoted to Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. He has two sons, also serving in the military.
1980's
PATRICIA BROOKS BASSETT ('80) is married to Michael Bassett ('80) and has one child, Kaylee, who is 19.
JEFFREY LYNN SILER ('80) is married to Sherri (Wallick) Siler ('80) and has four children, Daniel, Jason, Kyleigh and Jody. They own a video and graphics production business www.csramultimedia.com
DEBORAH ANN LAWSON THARPE ('82) is currently attending University of the Cumberlands pursuing her master’s degree in special education. She has been married for 26 years. She and her husband have two daughters, Shonda and Stephanie (currently attending). She has been employed by the Whitley County Board of Education since 1996 as an instructional assistant. DAVID B. GRINSTEAD ('83) graduated from San Jose State University in 1990 with a BSN. He married his wife, Maryann, in 1991. He currently works in the Emergency Trauma Department.
BARBARA WILSON GOLDEN ('84) retired from teaching with the Cobb County School System in 2000. She serves as an office administrator for her family’s residential building and development company. She has three children; Chad, Rachel and Shane; and two grandchildren. She resides in Suwanee, Ga.
JAMES “JIM” LOCKWOOD ('84) is married to Shelley Rocke Lockwood and has two sons, Cory and Ryan. He is the Executive Director of the California Association of Family Empowerment Centers. Cumberland Today
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WENDELL LEE POWERS ('84) is living in Chula Vista, Calif., with his wife and three sons, Tyler, Dylan and Bryson.
ANNITA DAVIS WYLIE ('84) is married to Ed Wylie. The couple has two children, Amara and Emma. The family resides in West Alexandria, Ohio.
DAVID POPHAM ('85) has recently accepted the position of Associate Conference minister, Rocky Mountain Conference, United Church of Chirst and is primarily responsible for the Outdoor Ministry Events of the conference. He is married to Kerrie Shahan ('86). STEVE SCUDDER ('85) now serves as Director of Missions for the Savannah River Baptist Association in Ridgeland, S.C. VICKIE L. BOLINGER DUBBERLY ('86) is married to Bob Dubberly ('87) and has two children, Jessica, who is 18; and Daniel, who is 12. KERRIE SHAHAN ('86) is an administrative assistant in the Public Works Manager’s Office for the city/county of Denver, Colo. She is married to David Popham ('85).
PAUL MILNER TARRANT ('86) currently serves as documents manager for Jacobs Engineering in Houston, Texas. He attained a MS from the University of Tennessee and also worked there for 14 years. He currently serves on the Publications Editorial Board of ARMA International. He resides in Richmond, Texas. DENNIS DAVENPORT ('87) currently serves as a graphic designer for University of Kentucky Libraries. He is married to Anita Jo Davenport ('88). FRED GILLUM ('87) was named softball coach at Tusculum College.
LISA LEANN WHITE SAUL-CREAGER attended 1987-1988. Looking for old friends.
DR. ERGUN CANER ('89) President of Liberty Theological Seminary at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., spoke in convocation on December 4.
JEFFREY LEWIS HOLLAND ('89) is currently serving in the U.S. Navy. He is married with three children.
TERRY ALLEN ROBERTS ('89) is the Command Chaplain for Naval Beach, Group 2, located in Norfolk, Va. He is the Chaplain for 1,500 “green-side” assault craft sailors.
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WALTER SCOTT BRYANT ('90) serves as a recruiter for the Carson-Newman College Army ROTC program.
STEVEN LEE COLLINS ('90) received a M.S. in criminal justice at Canterbury University in 2006. KARLA DEZARN DANIELS ('90) is married to Bobby Daniels. She is employed as a substitute teacher with the Clay County School System. The couple resides in Manchester, Ky. She wants to hear from all faculty and alumni who know her.
TIMOTHY DEBOLT ('90) and Alicia Michelle (Abbott) DeBolt ('91) reside in Ohio. Timothy is branch manager for Safway Services in Ohio and Wes Virginia. The couple have four children, Hannah, Olivia, Emma and Jacob. KATHERINE L. CANTRELL FARMER ('90) married Robb Farmer on October 26, 2002. They have recently relocated to Montgomery, Ala. Katherine hopes to begin taking pre-pharmacy classes at the Faulkner University in the near future. CLINTON E. HAMMACK ('90) is employed as Director of Treatment for Operation UNITE Drug Task Force. He is married to Dorothy and the couple has two children; Joshua and Katlyn. He was featured in Earl Mickel’s callmaker book titled, “Longbeards, Callmakers and Memories.” He is also a certified alcohol and drug counselor and clinical services supervisor.
JEFFREY STEELY ('90) is employed by Consolidated Oil & Gas Corporation in Barbourville, Ky. He resides in London, Ky.
PAUL F. WOLFE ('90) will graduate on May 5, 2007 from Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a degree in Pharmacy. BRIAN A. BELL ('91) lives in Corbin with his wife, Shawna, and is employed at the Laurel County Health Department as a Registered Sanitarian. He and Shawna have three daughters named Sheena, Kelsey and Abigayle.
ALICIA MICHELLE ABBOTT DEBOLT ('91) and Timothy DeBolt ('90) have four children, Hannah, Olivia, Emma and Jacob. JEFFERY G. STEELY ('91) works in investments and also serves as an adjunct professor at Car-
dinal Stritch College and another community college in the greater Milwaukee area.
DR. PAUL CHITWOOD ('92) former Kentucky Baptist Convention President, opened the fall semester convocation services on Monday, August 28.
PAM DIXON ('92) is currently employed as a teacher at Pine Knot Intermediate School in Pine Knot, Ky. LEIGH MORRIS GREER ('92) is married to Brad Greer ('92) and the couple has four children: Will, Jake, Pat and Grace. After losing everything they had during hurricane Katrina, they have recently moved back to their hometown in Poplarsville, Miss., to start rebuilding their lives.
NATHAN B. SANDERS ('92) was promoted to Regional Vice President of Operations at Ozburn-Hessey Logistics in Indiana. ELIZABETH HULL TYREN ('92) is married to Chris Tyren. The couple has one son, Matthew. The family resides in Dayton, Ohio.
LAURA NAFF BUTLER ('93) received the Doctor of Philosophy degree on May 6, 2006, from Indiana State University. The title of her dissertation was “The Nontraditional Presidential Transition: A Case Study of an Academic Outsider.” KIMBERELY ANN MYERS MCCAULEY ('93) has four children, Logan, Sydney, Gannon and Teague.
STEPHEN L. HALL ('94) is married to Shellie Christman Hall ('96). The couple has two children, Caleb Alan, born in April 2002, and Layden William, born in October 2005. Stephen is currently the assistant manager at Lifeway Christian Store.
JENNIFER ADKINS ('95) is employed as a team leader with Quality Associates in Cincinnati. She resides in West Harrison, Ind. CHAD BLEVINS ('95) began his pastorship of First Baptist Church in Felicity, Ohio, in April of 2006.
SHERRY ROY CLARK ('95) is married to Bill Clark ('94) and lives in Independence, Ky. She has been a choral music teacher for 11 years. She and Bill have two children, Molly and Cameron. Bill is a youth pastor at their church. SANDY HUBBARD ENGLAND ('95) graduated
with a lab technician certification from Somerset Community College.
CATHERINE SUE ANTHONY KISER ('95) is married to Matthew Kiser. The couple has one child, Logan Jeffrey, born in September of 2004.
BRYAN RILEY ('95) was married to his wife, Lori, in 1999. The couple lives in Gibbstown, N.J., and has two children, Anna Noel, born on December 23, 2000, and, Abigail Louisa, born on May 1, 2004. Bryan has earned a MS(c) from Neumann College and a MDIV from the Princeton Theological Seminary. He recently accepted a position as pastoral care manager at Inglis House, a long-term care community for persons in wheelchairs.
ELIJAH SCOTT ('95) received a M.S. degree in 1997 from the University of Tennessee in information science. In 2006, he completed a M.A. in English literature at Georgia College and State University.
ERIC GERALD SMITH ('95) married Lorraine Aldrich-Ames in 2001. They have five children Jesse and Athena age 11, Malachi age three, Isaiah age two and Xanna age one. They own a small hardware store in North Georgia.
CHRISTOPHER BURTCH ('96) received his MDIV degree from Southern Seminary.
NATALIE JEANETTE REESE MCGARY ('96) recently moved to NW Indiana so that David could take a job as a Software Developer with the Bible League in Crete, Ill. Natalie is a stay -at-home mom, and enjoys being at home with her two children Samuel and Lucy. TERRI STEWART ROSE ('96) is married to Eric Rose and has two children, a daughter named Taylor, and a son named Tytus.
CAROLE WELLS COPE ('97) married to Jamie Cope on December 17, 2005.
WENDY HEINTZ ('97) is employed by First American MLS Solutions. She is married to Ken Heintz.
HEATHER WATERS MORRIS ('97) married Vinson Morris ('97). They have two children, Haleigh and Hunter. Vinson is a ranger in the U.S. Army.
MICKEY RICHARDSON PORTER ('97) is married to John Christopher. The couple has two children, Anna and Ella. She is currently employed by the UK College of Agriculture Cooperative
Extension Service as a County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Spencer County, Ky.
JAMES (JIMMY) RANDALL DURHAM ('98) recently became the principal at North Laurel High School in London, Ky. He served as the head softball coach and as a special education teacher. Durham is also a part-time police officer with the Laurel County Sheriff ’s Department.
REBECCA GLEASON ('98) received a master’s in education from Xavier University. She resides in Ft. Thomas, Ky.
KEVIN D. GRACE ('98) was promoted to assistant district manager of the Toledo Downtown Social Security Office in May of 2006.
LISA MARIE VOLSKI GREENE ('98) is married and lives in Independence, Ky. She has two daughters, Bailey and Molly.
NICOLE RENEE HARTMAN ('98) now resides in Colorado Springs, Colo., and recently finished her degree from Purdue University as a Veterinary Technician. HEATHER LEE SALLEE IRVIN ('98) is married to Anthony Irvin ('98) where they reside in Wilmore, Ky., with their daughter, Maggie Lee.
DR. PAUL PROVANCE ('98), husband of Amy Clevenger Provance ('99) recently accepted a job with Holston Medical Group in Kingsport, Tenn.
LAURA KATHERINE HARDISON SHERIDAN ('98) is married to Raymond Edward (Eddie) Sheridan and is a stay-at-home mom to Faith and Emma.
ROBI VOTEL ('98) lives in Independence, Ky., and is the vice principal of an elementary school in Over-The-Rhine, Ohio.
STEVEN ALLEN ('99) is married to Terri Campbell Allen ('99). They have three sons and recently moved back to Jellico, Tenn.
AMANDA SELLERS BOLES ('99) is married to Gary Boles. The couple resides in Ooltewah, Tenn.
MICAH SHAWN DAVIES ('99) married Stefany in 2003. They have a son, Fletcher, who was born in August 2005. Micah is a systems engineer for Air Technologies Corporation.
SHAWN KING ('99) graduated from LSU’s
School of Banking in 2006. He is currently employed as an assistant cashier and credit analyst for First National Bank of London. He is married to Renee King. The couple has one daughter, Hannah.
JOHNNY LEWIS ('99) is one of the two pastoral staff of Fellowship of Mercy, a new church in Independence, Ky., which celebrated its grand opening on September 24. The church is a partnership of the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship and the American Baptist of Cincinnati. Johnny is married to Elizabeth (Iles) Lewis ('00) JOSEPH MARTIN ('99) is married to Lila Hodge Martin ('99). They reside in Corbin, Ky., and have two sons.
KEVIN MITCHELL ('99) lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and works for the Union. CHASITY PERKINS PREWITT ('99) obtained her master’s degree at Lindsey Wilson College and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Walden University. She is expects to graduate in May 2008.
AMY CLEVENGER PROVANCE ('99) and Dr. Paul Provance ('98) have been married since 1999. They have two children, Macy and Allie.
2000’s
BRIDGETT ANNETTE HAMILTON BLAKEMAN ('00) married David Bruce Blakeman ('01) in May of 2000. The couple has three children; Josiah Cole, Caroline Grace and Isaac Reese. The family resides in Crab Orchard, Ky.
BELINDA GAIL MURRAY LOGSDON ('00) is the mother of Adam Murray born on May 16, 2003. RACHAEL RENE SCHADLER BRESCH ('01) married Billy Bresch in 2004. They have a daughter LeeAnn Bresch, born February 19, 2005. Rachael is currently a substitute teacher (not ready to leave the baby full-time), and Billy works for Hellman Lumber in Walton. ROBERT EUGENE CERTAIN ('01) is in the U.S. Army and is a Linguist in Chinese Mandarin.
JOSEPH NICHOLAS CLARY ('01) married Mary Ruth Peitras in 2005. The couple honeymooned in Australia. They have one child, Thomas Colson, born on March 25, 2006. The family resides in King George, Va. ANDREW LAND COOPER ('01) married Selina Cumberland Today
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Perales on March 20, 2004. They reside in Fort Worth, Texas.
CRISTY LYNN HALL ('01) is in her last year of the Ph.D. program at Middle Tennessee State University and would appreciate everyone’s prayers for her as she begins the long, difficult process of studying for exams and writing her dissertation.
JOSEPH ELLISON ('01) recently became an assistant principal at Fern Creek Traditional High School in Louisville, Ky. AMBER EARLE JONES ('01) graduated in May 2006 from Gardner-Webb University with a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling and Ed.S (Education Specialist)
ARIC DANIEL SCHADLER ('01) is married to Joy (Vanover) Schadler ('01). The couple has a daughter, Hannah Grace, born July 17, 2005.
ERICA M. SCHULZ ('01) is employed at BlueStar in Florence, Kentucky as a Product Marketing Manager. She and Christopher Hansen have a son, Maxwell Hansen, born June 8, 2005 in Cincinnati. JONATHAN ESKRIDGE ('02) is one of the two pastoral staff of Fellowship of Mercy, a new church in Independence, Ky., which celebrated its grand opening on September 24. The church is a partnership of the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship and the American Baptist of Cincinnati. Jonathan is married to Emily (Kress) Eskridge ('01). MICHELLE LYNN HELTON GROSS ('03) married Mike Gross on March 19, 2005. The couple resides in Louisville, Ky. She is employed as a seventh grade teacher with the Spencer County School System.
BRANDON MOORE ('03) and Stephanie (Petz) Moore ('03) were ordained on September 30, 2006.
KAREN VIRGINIA MORGAN ('03) is now living in Birmingham, Ala., where she is the Program Director of Childcare and Family Programs at the Legacy YMCA in Bessemer, Ala. Before leaving Kentucky as the Site Director of the YMCA of Central Kentucky, she received the Rookie of the Year award for funds she raised in their annual Campaign for Kids. She says God has blessed her very much over the past year. AMANDA RENEE THOMAS MULLEN ('03) is
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married to Jayson Mullen. She attained her master’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University. The couple resides in Loudon, Tenn.
BRANDIE DE SHEA VIARS ('03) is currently attending Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She plans to graduate in May of 2008.
MIKE TOWNSEND ('04) was recently enrolled at President Clinton’s School of Public Service. He is one of only 22 students who attend from all over the country and the world. ELLEY PITTARD FISK ('04) is pursuing a Master of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. She is also serving as Minister of Recreational Outreach at First UMC of Lexington, Ky. ERIN (TONER) LANTER ('05) is married to Billy Lanter. She is currently employed as a mental health associate with Eastern State Hospital. The couple resides in Lexington, Ky.
DAWN MARSHALL ('05) continues to play soccer with the Ithaca United Soccer Club in Ithaca, N.Y.
BRENDA MCDANIEL ('05) is currently employed by WSVN Channel 7 Fox News in Miami, Fla. She resides in Delray, Fla.
MATT PHILLIP MIKOLAJCZYK ('05) is currently employed by Kenway Distributors. He resides in Glasgow, Ky. TRISHA JEAN PRICE ('05) is attending the University of Illinois earning a master’s degree in public health. She is interning at the Illinois Department of Public Health with the newborn hearing-screening program.
MICHELLE SUSANNE BAKER ('06) is currently employed as an environmental health specialist for the State of Virginia. She resides in Woodstock, Va. JESSICA MADISON WRIGHT MORRIS ('06) was awarded The Kentucky Association of Professional Educators’ Jane Chittenden Memorial Award.
LARRY V. HAY ('06) is employed with Amica Insurance Company and now lives in Columbia, Md.
Marriages, Engagements & Anniversaries
1950’s
CLARA LOUISE TAYLOR CRABTREE ('50) and Leland “Lee” Crabtree ('51) celebrated their 54th anniversary on August 31, 2006.
1990’s
BRADLEY RAY HARMON ('95) was married on July 15, 2006 to his wife, Tess. They plan to start a family soon.
REBECCA GLEASON ('98) would like to announce her marriage on November 3, 2006. AMBER DANIELS ('99) married Brad Cary October 2005, in Knoxville, Tenn.
CHRISTIANE LEIGH KELLY ('99) married Jeremy Herndon in June 2005. SEAN CAMERON OLIVER ('99) recently became engaged to fiancée, Dierdre, and is planning a May 2007 wedding. CHASITY PERKINS ('99) married David Prewitt on May 20, 2006.
2000’s
B. T. PICKETT ('02) was married to Brittney Rollins on March 25, 2006 JOY TOWLES ('03) was married to John Roark on June 2, 2006, in London, Ky. The couple honeymooned in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Amelia Island, Fla. They reside in Frankfort, Ky. AMANDA JO WILCOX ('05) was married to Michael Roger Bowling on September 9, 2006. TARRAH MINOR ('06) was married to Christopher Sexton (currently attending UC) on August 5, 2006, in London, Ky.
Births, Adoptions & Expectations 1990’s
CAROL A. TOPPINGS CHRISTENSON ('92) announces the birth of her third child, Carley Renee Christenson, born on March 6, 2006. Carley joins her big brothers, John Michael and Hunter Lee. NATHAN B. SANDERS ('92) announces the birth of his daughter, Madeleine Renee Sanders, born on August 18, 2006. Madeleine joins her
big sister, Olivia.
RICHARD CLARK ('98) and wife, Terri, are in the process of adopting a child from China.
LAURA KATHERINE SHERIDAN HARDISON ('98) and her husband, Eddie, are expecting their third child, Nathanael, he joins two sisters Faith age four and Emma age two.
AMY CLEVENGER PROVANCE ('99) and husband Dr. Paul Provance ('98) are expecting their third child in early spring of 2007 and will join siblings Macy age four and Allie age two.
2000’s
RACHEL FOSTER MADRON ('00) and Aaron Madron ('00) are proud to announce the birth of their son, Lewis Foster Madron, born on March 23, 2006.
BRANDI PHILLIPS BRAY ('01) gave birth to son Tyler Dwayne Bray on April 7, 2006.
Farewells
DR. JOE TARRY (retired professor) passed away
July 8, 2006. He served as chair of the music department and was a brother-in-law to Dr. and Mrs. James Taylor ('68) and husband of Elaine Perkins ('68). His funeral was at First Presbyterian Church in Harrodsburg, Ky., where he served as minister for many years. He was buried in his hometown of Murray, Ky.
1930’s
MR. CLYDE JONES ('31) passed away January 18, 2005.
MRS. EDNA SMITH ('35) passed away October 18, 2006. She was a Kentucky Colonel.
MR. VASCO LAWSON ('39) passed away on July 17, 2006 at Blount Memorial Morningview Transitional Care Center in Maryville, Tenn. He retired from ALCOA, Inc., as an accountant with 38 years of service.
1950’s
MRS. VERELLA LAWSON BUCKLES ('54) passed away on September 15, 2006.
REVEREND COY E. BREWER ('59) passed away on August 21, 2006.
1960’s
MR. TED W. CARR ('69) passed away August 28, 2006, at his home in Corbin, Ky. He retired from General Motors, Cadillac Division in Detroit, Mich., after 31 years of faithful service.
1980’s
Paul Thomas, husband of BARBARA KAY (MCKEON) THOMAS ('89), passed away June 14, 2006 at their home.
2000’s
JESSICA MADISON WRIGHT MORRIS ('06) passed away July 21, 2006, in Lexington, Ky. She was the wife of Brent Joseph Morris ('04).
NATHANIEL PILANT ('10) passed away December 21, 2006, in Williamsburg, Ky., as result of an automobile accident. Nate is the son of faculty member Dr. Al Pilant and had just completed his first semester at UC.
Master ’s Degrees A v a i l a b l e Fu l l y O n l i n e
Obtaining additional education degrees and certifications has never been easier! Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Teaching Certifications:
Principalship Supervisor of Instruction Reading and Writing Specialist Superintendent Director of Pupil Personnel Special Education
For more information, contact the University at 606-539-4072, 1-800-343-1609 or through www.ucumberlands.edu/elearn.
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nn and Bob Hoffelder have been enjoying an eventful life since their retirement from University of the Cumberlands. They have spent much of their time traveling, volunteering, writing and visiting family.
faculty/staff
oped a curriculum for the myhero.com project, and they have completed a book,
Their extensive traveling began with an appointment to teach with University of Maryland’s overseas program in Heidelberg, Germany during the 1995-96 year. After teaching chemistry and sociology for eight weeks, they had three weeks to tour Egypt as well as many European countries.
Upon completion of the overseas program, the Hoffelders also enjoyed traveling to China, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Mexico, Canada and Mongolia. The opportunities were a welcomed change for the Hoffelders. “After staying so close to home for most of our careers, it was good to travel.”
In addition to traveling both have taken on writing projects. Ann Hoffelder has devel-
Hoffelder.
After their move to Laguna Woods, California in 1999, the Hoffelders were quick to join several of the clubs and organizations offered in the community. They enjoy computer, camera and writing clubs as well as discussion groups. Retirement has also afforded plenty of time for family visits. “Our son Erich lives in Florida and our daughter, Marty, in Massachusetts. We travel to visit them frequently and enjoy the four grandchildren.”
Ann & Bob Hoffelder
How the Brain Grows. This is a book released as part of their Brain Works series targeted to young audiences. Authoring the book was a learning experience for both.
“Neither of us was trained in the life and times of the human brain. We enjoyed learning together an area new to us,” Bob
Although there have been many, the welcomed distractions haven’t erased the memory of their time spent at Cumberlands.
“We both remember and miss our former students and colleagues from our Cumberland years and often wonder what is going on in their lives.” The Hoffelders may be reached at ahoffelder@hotmail.com
Mahan Hall celebrates 100th birthday
On November 16, 2006, students at University of the Cumberlands celebrated the 100th birthday of Mahan Hall with free food and drinks. The men’s dormitory was built in 1906, when the university was known as Williamsburg Institute. The building was originally Felix Hall, named after Board of Trustees member Dr. W. H. Felix of Lexington. Its name was changed to Mahan Hall in 1954 to honor the service of E. C. Mahan to the school. It was renovated in 1984. Mahan through the years
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Cumberland Today
Tradition is a live thing by Tom Frazier, '69
Professor of English, University of the Cumberlands
“Tradition,” one of the show stoppers of the musical Fiddler on the Roof, allows protagonist Tevye to lament the passing of the way of life in which he has felt comfortable and which has been built upon events, practices, and people long gone. Seemingly, Tevye’s tradition was a thing built upon the past. In fact, any true tradition is something that grows each day and with each person who becomes involved. That is the way it is at University of the Cumberlands. Although following in the footsteps of individuals long gone, we who presently are the living family of the Cumberlands create a day-to-day tradition that keeps the University and what it means alive.
I guess I knew about Cumberland College and now University of the Cumberlands long before I knew what college was. My grandmother often spoke of the college and how she remembered it as a child in Williamsburg. Her memories did not go away when she moved to Harlan County in the ‘20s with her husband and children to follow the coal to a new life. One of the stories I remember most was how my greatgrandfather attended Williamsburg Institute. My great-grandfather walked several miles daily or found other means of transportation to attend classes. Then, as I remember it, the only classes went through high school level. In the evenings her would do his homework by candle light. Finally, he graduated and became a country school teacher. This always stuck with me for some reason. When time came for me to begin thinking about college, I looked around at several schools, but my attention was always drawn back to the little school on the banks of the Cumberland River. I’m not really sure if there were ever any question about whether or not I would attend Cumberland College. Finally, I, too, reached the time to graduate. But when I left the Gatliff Gym on that hot, graduation, Saturday night, I have made a promise that I would return. I kept my promise, returning in 1976. I was not too set on becoming a member of the pantheon of historic names ringing in the University’s past. What I really wanted to do was to promulgate a continuation of the one aspect of the school that I found most appealing as a student, an alive tradition based upon direct interaction between faculty members and students. I wanted to continue the living Cumberland College tradition. As I began my career, I thought of three professors who
went out of their ways to encourage and, yes, threaten me along the road to success. They were history professor Dr. Elizabeth Cochran and English professors Dr. Tessa Nelson-Humphries and Mr. Richard Fuson. Through these three inspiring figures, I discovered that education was more than mere acquisition of facts; it was as much loving and sharing what one learned. I saw in their lives their love for their subject matter, but more importantly for their students. There is no college or university student who does not come under the influence of at least one professor, administrator, or even alum. Through what we do, we spread the tradition of success that has long been part of this school. From us, the new generation moves on with a head full of knowledge and a heart full of well being. But how can this be done. Simple. Those of us who have learned and earned from our tradition must share it by doing, not talking. This is why I am thrilled when I hear from alums with prospective students to introduce, when I learn of an administrator who opens his or her door for students who just need to chat, and when I see faculty members at campus events and talking time for a moment’s chat with students who are at the event, whether a lecture, a ball game or a special convocation. Our presence tells our new generations of the family of the Cumberlands that there is value in what we do and where we are. We do not need to lecture them or pontificate to them. After all, actions speak louder than words, and in however distant a future, because of our taking a few moments of our time, our charges won’t have to echo Tevye with their own version of “Tradition.” Cumberland Today
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Bookmark your calendar for these upcoming events!
April 27
7:05 p.m. Alumni Gathering Private College Appreciation Night Applebee’s Park Home of the Lexington Legends
Oct. 5-7
Alumni & Family Weekend (Homecoming 2007)
Alumni Online Services
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