Cumberlands Alumni Magazine - Summer 2001

The Magazine for Cumberland College Alumni and Friends

Howard Baker and Robert Michael Duncan

Strength In LEADERSHIP

Leadership...

Rick Fleenor ’85 Director of Alumni Services

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trip to a local bookstore will demonstrate that while much has been written about leadership each book seems to have a different approach and ultimately develops a somewhat different definition for the term. We often develop a sense about leadership when we see it in action, when we experience its benefits or when we recognize its absence. Without leadership, how could anything ever be accomplished?

Cumberland College has been the beneficiary of strong leadership throughout its existence. From the early founders who saw a dream become a reality, to respected presidents, to other significant individuals who helped expand the college, to the current college administration who are providing vision for the future, a strength of leadership has enabled the college to accomplish much with surprising little resources in comparison to other colleges.

This edition of Cumberland Today attempts to highlight the contributions of our students, faculty, alumni and others who are taking the lead and making a difference in the world. Each story depicts individuals who are providing leadership in their respective communities and throughout the nation.

Because of the leadership that Cumberland has experienced in the past, it is positioned as a college that will continue to make a significant impact in the future. You are an important part of the future of the college. As you demonstrate your leadership by becoming involved in the lives of others and through financially supporting the college, you provide the momentum that will move Cumberland College forward. Without leadership not much can be accomplished. But, with strong leadership, much is being accomplished!

On the Cover: U.S. Ambassador Howard Baker and Cumberland alumnus Robert Michael Duncan.

See pages 4 and 23 for related stories.

Cumberland TODAY

2000-2001 ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nick Greiwe ’74, President Corbin, KY

Table of Contents Emma McPherson .....................................................................................2

David Estes ’90, President-Elect Williamsburg, KY Bob Proud ’81, Past President Amelia, OH Laura Keown ’82, Secretary Versailles, KY

TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2001

Kleist Hall Dedication ................................................................................3 Campus Speakers .....................................................................................4 Kentucky Governor Paul Patton Dr. Roy L Honeycutt U. S. Ambassador Howard Baker Dr. William Augustus Jones, Jr. Mr. Ward Correll Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center ........................................................8 Award Winning Actress — Patricia Neal J. M. Boswell Campus Center Renovation................................................9

Scott Burleigh ’91 Villa Hills, KY Ray Hammons ’90 Louisville, KY L.C. Madron ’64 Lake City, TN Leo Taylor ’44 Pineville, KY

TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2002 Lee Bishop ’70 Radcliff, KY Vince Henley ’92 Ft. Wright, KY Ralph Lipps ’70 London, KY Terry Wagnon ’83 Dalton, GA

TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2003 Andy Abbott ’94 Louisville, KY

Brain Drain — MyCareerNetwork.com ....................................................10 Kentuckian of the Year — Cawood Ledford............................................11 Athletic Department News ......................................................................12 Team Accomplishments CC Student is Third Fastest in the World Terry Stigall Steps Down Patriot Pride — New Era in Cumberland Athletics Athletic Team Schedules Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Awards....................................................................................................18 Alumni Dave Huff ‘53 Eugene West ‘46 Students Alumni Student Service Award Berger Awards Faculty/Staff Award for Excellence in Teaching Service Award Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award Retiring Faculty Honorary Degrees Alumni Spotlight......................................................................................23 Robert Michael Duncan ‘71 Colonel Carlos Glover ‘78 Alumni Attending Graduate and Professional Schools Museum Receives Collection..................................................................26 Alumni Giving Clubs ...............................................................................28 Planned Giving........................................................................................30

Teri Foltz ’75 Fort Thomas, KY

Tribute Gifts ............................................................................................31

Mary Doyle Johnson ’49 Lexington, KY

In Memory ...............................................................................................35 Doris Spafford ‘50 Dr. Mack Roberts ‘26

Robert Kellough ’75 Fairfield, OH

Class Notes .............................................................................................36 Fire Damages Gatliff Building ........................................Inside Back Cover

Emma McPherson “Miss Mac” Leaves Behind Legacy

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mma McPherson, long-time Cumberland College employee, passed away on Oct. 25, 2000 in Norfolk, VA, following a brief illness.

Born April 15, 1924 in Elizabeth City, NC. “Miss Mac”, as she was known to practically everyone, leaves behind a legacy of Christian service, leadership and vision.

Miss McPherson held degrees from Meredith College, Campbell College, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Kentucky. She was named the Campbell University Outstanding Alumnus in 1989.

Miss Mac moved to Williamsburg in 1951 to assume her position as dean of women and instructor of religion at Cumberland College. She remained at Cumberland until 1992 when she retired from her position as dean of students and associate professor of English: she continued to teach on a part-time basis for four years. Miss Mac’s dedication to Cumberland College was evident to all who knew her. In addition to her administrative duties, she served on numerous committees, sponsored and traveled with student organizations, taught classes, and, in 1955, organized the Cumberland College Women’s Club. At the time of her death, she was still an officer in this club.

During her tenure at the college, Miss Mac received the Sears Roebuck Award for Teaching Excellence and Community Service and the William T. Miles Award for Community Service.

The honorary Doctor of Laws degree was conferred upon her, by Cumberland College, in 1993.

An active member of the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg since 1951, Miss Mac served as

deacon and the teacher for the Phyllis Richardson Wood Class. She provided leadership and support for all of the programs of the church including the Women’s Missionary Union, Upward Bound Adults, and countless committees. Most recently, she was instrumental in leading the GROW outreach program and serving as chair of the nominating committee.

As a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International since 1959, Miss Mac served one term as president of Alpha Gamma State, two terms as president of the Lambda Chapter, and one term on the International Constitutional Committee. In addition, she served on a wide range of committees at both the local and state level.

Miss Mac was a longtime member of the Williamsburg Woman’s Club, previously serving as president and compiling the most recent edition of the group’s 52- year history. Upon retiring from Cumberland College, she began her seven-year volunteer career at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin.

Because of her dedication to Cumberland College, the faculty of the English department has named their annual departmental award in memory of Miss Mac. The Emma McPherson English Award is to be given each year on Honors Day to the outstanding student in English. The award is based on the individual student’s academic performance.

As an additional honor, the Emma McPherson Endowed Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial assistance for deserving students. Anyone wishing to make a contribution to this fund may do so by completing the coupon below.

The Emma McPherson Endowed Scholarship Fund Please find my enclosed gift for the Emma McPherson Scholarship Fund.

Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State__________ Zip _____________ Phone __________________________________________________________________ Return Coupon to: The Emma McPherson Endowed Scholarship Fund Office of the President, Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

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Dedication of Kleist Hall Men’s Residence Hall

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he following comments are excerpts from an address given by Dr. William L. McFadden, Executive Director of the Peter D. and Eleanore A. Kleist Foundation, on the occasion of the dedication of the Kleist Men’s Residence Hall at Cumberland College, on September 8, 2000.

One does not go very long in the pursuit of educational enlightenment without encountering John Donne’s memorable observation that, “No man is an island.” There comes a decisive point in our maturing when we realize the fact that we are in reality interdependent, related to all the rest of the human family. And then that maturing takes on even deeper meaning when we realize that interdependence also stretches back to include all those who have gone before us, who have made contributions to the advancement of human kind.

In Cumberland’s case, in particular, Dr. Taylor, in the preface to his volume on the history of Cumberland College ... reminds us that we stand on the shoulders of all those who have gone before us. I would suggest this morning that we stand on the shoulders of giants.

There is not place like a college campus to remind us of the contributions of all who have gone before us.

Today, we gather to dedicate Kleist Residence Hall ... a dream made possible initially by the challenge gift from Peter and Eleanore Kleist, but a gift which was joined by many, many other gifts in order to make this dorm possible. Later today, as you go across the campus, whether it’s into the library, a classroom, an office or a gymnasium, you will be surrounded by the memories of others, like the Kleists, who had a dream, a vision. They made a contribution and made it possible for this campus to exist.

When we look at every academic discipline on the campus, we realize that in the classroom there are professors and students meeting challenges and exploring new frontiers. None of that is done without the realization that those who went before made it possible ...

When the reality of that hits us, there is nothing we can do but begin to reflect upon who some of those giants have been in our own lives.

As we gather here, immediately come to our memory some of the many persons who have been influential in our own lives — a parent, a grandparent, a teacher, a mentor — someone who saw in us something more than we saw in ourselves and

encouraged us to be more than we were. Yes, as we have that memory, we know that a way has been prepared for us. Someone has readied this place for us. The only response that we can make is trying to maintain a sense of awe, not only about the campus that surrounds us and about this new building where men will be housed, but also a sense of awe about life itself and how our current lives have been enriched because of all those who have gone before us. ... because we are in awe of the giants from all walks of life on whose shoulders we stand, we approach life with a sense of stewardship, knowing that things are to be used but not to be used up. This dormitory is not just a place to throw your dirty socks in a closet and find a few hours of sleep after studying for an exam, but also a place to encounter others as worlds open and life is enriched. This dorm is a place to experience in the present the meaning of all that has gone before.

When I stood before many of you a year ago at the ground breaking for this building, I had the opportunity to remind you that ... what we do determines the future for those who will come after us. I would suggest to you that what we are talking about is not only remembering the giants on whose shoulders we stand, but also creating the legacy we will leave. Our legacy is created by the lifestyle choices that we make; the decisions we make determines the kind of person we are. Cumberland nutures this process. We may experience this in the exchange which takes place between professor and student, both in the classroom and by the invitation of the open door where there can be a personal engagement as one struggles with the meaning of life. We may also experience it in a way as simple as ... a student on Cumberland’s campus, in the midst of rain, offering an umbrella to a student who doesn’t have one.

I would suggest that when we are hit by the reality of what it means to stand on the shoulders of other giants, the only response that’s left for us to make is to try to be the shoulders on which future generations will stand.

Kleist Hall

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Campus Speakers Kentucky Governor Paul Patton Heads Impressive List

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entucky Governor Paul Patton spoke at Cumberland on March 26, 2001, during convocation in the O. Wayne Rollins Center.

Paul Patton, born in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, is the son of a teacher and school cafeteria worker who instilled in Governor Patton him the value of education, honest living and hard work.

Governor Patton has served as Kentucky’s Deputy State Transportation Secretary, leader of the State Democratic Party and three terms as Pike County Judge Executive. In 1991, Patton became Kentucky’s Lt. Governor and made history by also serving as Secretary of the Economic Development Cabinet.

In December of 1995, Paul Patton began his first term as governor, after a close election that hardly anyone thought he could win.

In his inaugural address, he said he wanted to make his mark as the “higher education governor.”

In 1999, Paul Patton became the first Kentucky Governor in nearly 200 years to be elected to two successive terms. In his second inaugural address, he said, “the top priority for the next four years will be education, education, education and education.” The 2000 session of the General Assembly proved to be exceptionally productive for education. Governor Patton said, “I believe that history will record this session as the turning point, a sea of change, in the way Kentuckians think about education, particularly postsecondary education.”

All through his career in public service, the governor has followed up his words with actions, proposing initiatives that will result in educational improvements, economic security, a clean environment and a safe, healthy and secure future for the children of Kentucky.

Honeycutt Delivers Dedication Address

Dr. Honeycutt

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Dr. Roy L. Honeycutt, delivered the dedicatory address for the Gheens Chapel, named in honor of the Gheens Foundation and in recognition of their support of Cumberland College.

The Gheens Foundation is located in Louisville, KY, and was incorporated in 1959 with the gifts from C. Edwin Gheens and Mary Jo Gheens Hill. The chapel is located in Kliest Hall.

Honeycutt, a native of Grenada, MS., graduated from Mississippi College, and earned his M. Div. and Ph. D. degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a former president and chancellor of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Honeycutt has authored numerous books, including Amos and His Message, Crisis and Response, and Jeremiah: Witness Under Pressure. He is listed as an Outstanding Educator of America, as well as listed in Who’s Who Among Authors and Journalists and Who’s Who in the South and Southwest.

Ambassador Howard Baker Answers Students’ Questions Former Tennessee Senator Howard Baker spoke during convocation Monday, November 20, 2000 and followed his address with a question/answer session with the student audience.

In addition to serving in the United States Senate from 1967 until January 1985, Senator Baker served three years in the U.S. Navy Ambassador Baker during World War II. Senator Baker first won national recognition in 1973 as Vice Chairman of the Senate Watergate Committee and was a delegate to the United Nations in 1976. He was a candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination in 1980. Additionally, Senator Baker served as President Ronald Reagan’s Chief of Staff from February 1987 until July 1988. He has been named the recipient of several awards including The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984, the nation’s highest civilian award. In 1982, he was honored with the Jefferson Award for Greatest Public Service Performed by an Elected or Appointed Official.

Senator Baker currently serves as a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, the Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Board of Directors and is a member of the International Advisory Board of the Barrick Gold Corporation. He has recently been appointed to the International Olympic Committee’s Ethics Commission.

Earlier this year, Senator Baker was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the United States Ambassador to Japan.

Jones Delivers Staley Lectures The Thomas F. Staley Foundation provides funds annually to Cumberland College to help bring to the campus renowned Christian speakers and scholars.

This year, the Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecturer was Dr. William Augustus Jones, Jr., the pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, since 1962. Dr. Jones presented a series of three lectures. The first lecture, entitled “Instructions for the Journey,” was presented on Monday, April 9, 2001, during convocation in the O. Wayne Rollins Center.

Dr. Jones is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Crozer Theological Seminary, and holds an earned doctorate from Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He has done additional study at the University of Lagos in Nigeria and the University of Ghana at Legon. He holds honorary doctorates from Benedict College, Simmons University, Shaw University, Campbell University, Evangelical Reformed School of Theology, Cumberland Dr. Jones College, and his alma mater University of Kentucky.

His first pastorate was the First Baptist Church (Paschal), Philadelphia, PA, in 1959. As pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Jones has led his congregation in construction of a Neo-Gothic edifice, completed in 1967. Bethany Baptist Church conducts a multi-faceted program with a full-time staff of 27 people.

Committed to the principle that the Church should be free of any and all external loyalties, Bethany has never sought nor accepted funds from outside sources. The total program is conducted under the sole auspices of the Church. Included in the outreach ministries is a national radio and television ministry.

Correll Brings Good Tidings Those in attendance at the April 2, 2001, Cumberland College convocation had no idea what was in store for them as they prepared to hear Somerset resident, Ward Correll, address the audience. After being introduced by Cumberland College President, Dr. Jim Taylor, Correll proceeded to one of his daily habits. “I tell myself every mornMr. Correll with a student ing that ‘I feel happy, I feel healthy, I feel terrific,” and “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me!’” Correll then proceeded to offer $1,000 each to the next ten people who could come to him on stage and repeat those words to him. Little did Mr. Correll know that his monetary gift and accompanying message would be such a blessing to so many.

As tears of joy poured down one woman’s face, she thanked Mr. Correll for his generosity. Because of his selflessness, this woman was able to pay another month’s rent on her home. One grateful Cumberland student will be able to use the money to cover the

remainder of his mother’s open-heart surgery bills. Another Cumberland student, whose family works in mills in his hometown, will be able to cover unexpected expenses. As this student stated, “Thanks to your generosity, I will not have to trouble my parents with my financial situation and will be able to put back some money for next semester.” Several who received the money plan to use it for mission work or to give back to mission programs at the College.

Ward Correll currently serves, and in the past has served, as an officer and director of various companies of which he is the primary shareholder or owner. These include fast food restaurants, gasoline stations, convenient stores, shopping centers, health food stores, storage buildings and land development companies. He was awarded the 2000 Friend of Education Award by the Kentucky School Boards Association, for his support, contributions and dedicated interest in the students of his community.

He gives generously of his time and self, helping youth, instilling and promoting self-worth, positive thinking, family values and Christian morals. He has literally helped change the lives of generations of the area’s children.

CUMBERLAND A CCCU MEMBER Cumberland College was recently welcomed as the 101st member institution of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU.) Founded in 1889, Cumberland has grown to be home of more than 1600 students. The college offers bachelor degrees in the arts, sciences, general studies and music, as well as a master’s of arts in education.

Dr. Bob Andringa, president of the CCCU, affirmed the recent addition, “Cumberland College is a distinguished addition to the CCCU membership. Along with its commitment to integrating faith and scholarship, it has incorporated student work as part of the distinctive. We are proud to have Cumberland as our 101st member.”

College president Dr. Jim Taylor states, “We are honored to establish an association with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and affirm our commitment to Christian higher education. For over 112 years, Cumberland College has been providing educational opportunities allowing our students to mature educationally, morally, and spiritually. Our alumni are giving back to their communities around the world.”

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities is an association of the 101 four-year, fully accredited liberal arts institutions in North America, all with comprehensive curricula rooted in the arts and sciences. The CCCU exists to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help its institutions integrate scholarship, biblical faith and service.

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Homecoming 2000

Alumni, family, and friends line Main Street as they prepare to watch the annual Homecoming parade.

Students pass out candy to children along the parade route.

The Campus Activity Board was one of a number of student organizations that participated in the parade.

A unique entry by the Freshmen Homecoming Court representatives.

Ms. Norma Patrick was selected as an honored professor by the Student Government Association.

The theme for Homecoming 2000 was: Remember the Past, Discover the Present, Explore the Future.

Cheering on the team during the Homecoming football game.

Alumni enjoying the comfortable surroundings of the lobby at the Cumberland Inn.

Bob Jones ‘50, meets and greets fellow alumni before the Class of 1950 Anniversary Dinner.

Members of the Class of 1950 gather for a photo following their 50th reunion dinner.

Rollins Fine Arts Center Cumberland Celebrates Grand Opening

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hree male singers calling themselves Opus Dei presented the first performance in the new Fine Arts Center on January 25, 2001. Later that week local choirs from Williamsburg and Whitley County high schools took the stage for another evening of music. The opening week was concluded with a performance by the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra.

Comic Robert G. Lee began the second week of entertainment.

He was followed by award winning actress Patricia Neal. Ending the week was the performance by the Lexington Brass Band. The grandopening celebration was concluded with two events: The Cotton Patch Gospels by Tom Key and the Cumberland College student showcase. In April, the college presented The Sound of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein.

CUMBERLAND COLLEGE 2001–2002 FINE ARTS SCHEDULE September 8, 2001 .................Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra September 18, 2001 ................Dedication of the Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center October 25-28, 2001 .............Oklahoma

by Rodgers and Hammerstein November 16, 2001 ...............Instrumental concert Teresa Walters, pianist

Feb. 14-17, 2001 ....................Foxfire An Appalachia play by Hume Cronyn March 2, 2001 ........................TBA — Contract pending April 18-21, 2001 ...................Noises Off A farce by Michael Fryan All events will be held in the Kohn Theater of the Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center. For tickets and show times, contact the box office at 606-539-4535 or email: theatre@cc.cumber.edu. Tickets for these events will go on sale beginning Monday, August 27, 2001.

Award Winning Actress Participates in Grand Opening

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atricia Neal, graced the stage of the Kohn Theatre in the new Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center on the Cumberland College campus February 2, 2001 as part of the grand opening festivities. Neal, known for her roles in “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” will present An Evening With Patricia Neal, reflecting on her life experiences in the entertainment industry and as a stroke survivor.

Patricia Neal was born January 20, 1926, in the community of Packard, KY. She made her Broadway debut in “Voice of the Turtle” in 1946, beginning a career in the world of entertainment that would lead her to win an Oscar in 1963 for her portrayal of a wizened farm worker in “Hud.” In 1965, during her fifth pregnancy, she suffered a series of massive strokes that damaged her nervous system and left her in a state of semi-paralysis with severely impaired speech. After a courageous, remarkable recovery, she returned to the silver screen in “The Subject was Roses.” Her life story was told in the 1981 TV movie “The Patricia Neal Story,” with Glenda Jackson in the starring role. In that same year, Neal starred alongside Fred Astaire, Melvin Douglas and John Houseman in “Ghost Story.”

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Patricia Neal speaks with Carrie Baird, a freshman chemistry major from Williamsburg. Baird was a patient at the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville, TN, following an accident in July 2000.

Boswell Campus Center The Hub of Campus Life

Artist’s rendering of the proposed exterior renovation.

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pened in 1972, the Boswell Campus Center (BCC) was named to honor the work of President and Mrs. James M. Boswell for their years of dedication and service to Cumberland. The BCC has served us well, but now nearly 30 years later, the building is in need of some upgrade, repair and renovation.

The Boswell Campus Center is a popular gathering place at Cumberland. The building houses offices for the Student Services staff; a grill area used for student meals, special events, and receptions; the Campus Post Office; Game Room; Bookstore; classrooms; and additional offices. The building is an important center for campus life.

While exact plans for renovating the Boswell Campus Center will depend on how much money is received, the list includes upgrading the plumbing and installing new restrooms, renovating the exterior so it will blend in with the rest of the campus architecture, renovating and remodeling the grill to provide a more inviting and less institutional appearance including the addition of computer stations with internet access, and remodeling the other commons areas.

Your financial gift, no matter the size, is very important as we work to repair, renovate and remodel the Boswell Campus Center.

Won’t you consider sending a gift today to help with the needed work on this facility?

The Boswell Campus Center Renovation Campaign Yes, I want to help the college with this effort!

Here is my gift of $________________ Here is my pledge of $ _______________ to be paid monthly over the next _____ months.

Name __________________________________Year of Graduation/Attendance________ Address__________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State__________ Zip _____________ Phone ___________________Email_________________________________________ Return this form to: Office of the President Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

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Fighting “Brain Drain” New Partnership With MyCareerNetwork.com Helps Bring Young Professionals Home

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he concept of “brain drain” is based on a shift in our modern economy. The muscle of manufacturing is no longer the mainstay of the American marketplace. It’s the influence of intellect that pays the bills these days.

In states like Kentucky, where people have long relied on occupations like farming and manufacturing, jobs for citizens who specialize in intellectual capital have traditionally been few and far between, forcing some of our best and brightest people to leave the state for hotspots like Silicon Valley. However, the latest report on economic trends from the Economic Development Cabinet shows that jobs in areas like business and health services are increasing. Today, the number of Kentuckians employed in service jobs is almost double that of the number employed in manufacturing jobs, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.

Many professional jobs are opening up in Kentucky, but the problem becomes filling them with qualified workers, and that is where the brain drain begins. In August 2000, some of Louisville’s most influential business, education, and government leaders met to discuss the city’s economic future; 45 percent of those polled agreed that brain drain is the greatest obstacle that the region faces as we move into the new American economy. Governor Paul Patton made stemming the drain of highly educated Kentuckians to surrounding states one of the priorities of his administration.

Until recently, one facet of this brain drain hasn’t gotten much attention. Even if the state is able to keep young professionals from leaving, how does it bring back young professionals who have already established themselves elsewhere? Can Kentucky convince former citizens that the job market here can support them?

Cumberland College and MyCareerNetwork.com are new partners in an initiative to bring Kentuckians back to the Bluegrass State.

MyCareerNetwork.com is a web site devoted to linking college-educated professionals with Kentucky roots to jobs in some of the bestknown corporations throughout Kentucky. Kentuckians who accept a job through MyCareerNetwork.com not only get a new job in one of Kentucky’s growing companies, but also they get a $500 “hiring bonus.” And with the help of Cumberland College, MyCareerNetwork.com hopes to bring others back to Kentucky.

According to Collie King, the president and CEO of MyCareerNetwork.com, “A lot of our brightest citizens graduated from college and found professional jobs in Kentucky were either hard to find or non-existent. It was easier to just pick up and move to one of the boomtowns like Austin or Charlotte to find good jobs. If we can just make that job search easier, we can show those folks that the jobs they want do exist in Kentucky.”

Becoming a member of MyCareerNetwork.com is easy, but it involves more than just posting a resumé like on other Internet recruiting sites. MyCareerNetwork.com matches people to jobs based on an assessment of a member’s skills and his or her personal profile.

This matching process allows corporations to find an employee to fit its specific needs, and it helps the potential employee to find a place where he/she will truly fit into the culture.

King says MyCareerNetwork.com will stop Kentucky’s brain drain because it shows former residents how much the state has to offer professional workers in the 21st century. And because of help from partners like Cumberland College, he sees a bright future for the Bluegrass State.

To find the career opportunity that’s right for you, go to www.mycareernetwork.com today and complete your Professional Profile. Remember, if you find a job through MyCareerNetwork.com you will receive a $500 hiring bonus!

Mountain Outreach 20th Anniversary Reunion

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n celebration of our 20th Anniversary and in anticipation of the building of our 100th house, Mountain Outreach is inviting all alumni who previously participated in the program to a special reunion. The Mountain Outreach reunion will be held as part of Homecoming weekend, November 9-10, 2001, to reunite friendships and share funny stories, pictures and life changing experiences.

During the reunion, we will also work together to plan the construction of the 100th house, which will be built in June 2002.

We appreciate all of the volunteers who helped to mold Mountain Outreach into a Christ-centered ministry that continues to bring hope to people in Appalachia.

We hope you will join with us in this special reunion. Come and remember, celebrate and help us envision the future together! For more information contact the Mountain Outreach office at 606-539-4346.

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Kentuckian of the Year Cawood Ledford Endowed Scholarship Established

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1953, that Ledford began a life-long career that can ndowed scholarships are usually created only be described as legendary. Cawood Ledford in honor of someone who has impacted was with WLEX for three years before moving on to a community so tremendously that their WHAS in Louisville. With his quick wit, smooth name is not likely to be forgotten. The voice and love for the game, Cawood Ledford Cawood Ledford Endowed Scholarship established brought Wildcat games into the living rooms of at Cumberland College by WHAS legend Wayne Kentuckians for nearly forty years. Ledford was Perkey, is no different. Perkey, who retired from named Kentucky Sportscaster of the Year 22 times.

WHAS in Louisville after a broadcasting career that Horse racing fans counted on Cawood Ledford spanned forty years, established the scholarship fund for twenty years to keep them updated on events at recently in honor of the man who has been the heart the Kentucky Derby. He was announcer for the and “the Voice of the Kentucky Wildcats” for over Heavyweight Boxing Championship, The Masters four decades. “Cawood Ledford is a friend, mentor Golf Tournament, The World Series, and the Final and personal hero,” states Perkey. “He served as a Four. In 1979, he created his own production comprofessional role model for several generations of Cawood Ledford pany, Cawood Ledford Productions, which he operbroadcasters and print journalists, not just in sports. ated until 1993. During his celebrated career, he was the author of Cawood was the standard.” seven books. Upon his retirement in 1992, the University of Perkey continues, “In his 1972 ‘how-to’ book, Sports: Before the Kentucky retired a jersey in his honor; a tribute normally given only Camera and Behind the Mic, which was used as a course text at the to their basketball players.

University of Michigan and other schools, Cawood revealed this basic Dick Vitale, ESPN television analyst, only recently compiled a 16tenet — do your homework, follow your passion, and demand the member list of his favorite college basketball radio personalities entitled very best of yourself. At the beginning of his book Cawood quotes the “All-Cawood Ledford Team,” in honor of this Kentucky legend.

Thoreau, ‘If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps In 1998, Cumberland College presented Cawood Ledford with an it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree. Cumberland has also honored which he hears, however measured or far away.’ Cawood has led the Ledford with the “Outstanding Kentuckian of the Year 2001” award. parade. This scholarship will give deserving students the opportuniThe award is given annually to a citizen or native of Kentucky who ty to follow Cawood’s path.” has been a shining example of continued leadership and dedication to Cawood Ledford was born April 24, 1926 in Cawood, KY. Before the betterment of the Commonwealth. becoming the Commonwealth hero, Ledford, a graduate of Centre Since the Cawood Ledford Endowed Scholarship has been College, taught high school English in his native Harlan County. His established by Wayne Perkey at Cumberland College, Ledford’s first introduction to sports casting was during his teaching experilegacy will live on in those who benefit from this gift. Proceeds ence, nearly fifty years ago, when he began calling games for WHLN from the fund will be used to assist Kentucky students attending in Harlan. It wasn’t long before his deep, resonating, baritone voice Cumberland College. caught the ear of producers at WLEX in Lexington. It was then, in

The Cawood Ledford Endowed Scholarship Fund Please find enclosed my gift for the Cawood Ledford Scholarship Fund.

Name __________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________ State__________ Zip _____________ Phone __________________________________________________________________ Return Coupon to: The Cawood Ledford Endowed Scholarship Fund Office of the President, Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

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Athletic Department News Athletic Team Accomplishments Basketball The Men’s team finished in 4th place in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) and participated in the NAIA National Tournament in Tulsa, OK. The Men lost in the first round to Science and Arts College.

The Women’s team placed 2nd in the MSC and participated in the NAIA National Tournament in Jackson, TN. They lost in the 2nd round to Lewis & Clark State University. Melissa Irvin, an alumnus from the class of ‘95, is the head coach for this team.

Golf The Men’s team finished 15th in the NAIA National Tournament.

The Women’s team finished 19th. Bill Sergent, a member of the class of ‘78, coaches both teams.

Judo Both the Men’s and Women’s teams finished in 2nd place in the National Collegiate Judo Championships. Head coach Doug Fortune, an alumnus from the class of ‘74, was selected to manage the U. S. National Team at the World Judo Championships in Germany this summer. (Many of the members of this team are also on the U.S. Olympic Team.)

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FASTEST IN THE WORLD!

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umberland College junior Anthony Kabara, from Chuka, Kenya, currently holds the third fastest 800-meter time in the world for this year’s outdoor track season. Kabara ran a time of 1:45.29 in the 800m at the Duke University Invitational Track meet on April 7, 2001.

That time is only a 10th of a second slower than the winning Anthony Kabara time of the Olympic final in the 800m this past summer. Kabara is a ten-time NAIA All-American and a five-time NAIA national champion. He currently holds the fastest NAIA time in the 800m.

Swimming

Track

The Men’s team finished 4th in the NAIA National Tournament. Lebor Janek, a senior member of the team was national champion in both the 200 and 400-meter individual medleys. The Women’s team finished in 5th place in the NAIA National Tournament.

The track team placed 13th in the NAIA Nationals. Anthony Kabara won the National Championship in the 800-meter run. In addition, Christian Key, Thetlon Detry, Joe Salvato and Anthony Kabara won the 4 x 800 National championship. Floyd Stroud, a ‘74 Cumberland graduate, coaches this team.

Tennis

Baseball

The Men’s team finished in 4th place in the MSC. The Women’s team finished 2nd. Chin Teck Tan, an alumnus from the class of ‘87, coaches both teams.

The baseball team finished 9th in the MSC. Terry Stigall, an alumnus from the class of ‘75, is the coach for this team. (See related story on page 13)

Softball The softball team placed 3rd in the MSC. Angie Dean, a ‘90 Cumberland graduate, coaches this team.

Wrestling The Men’s wrestling team placed 6th in the NAIA National Tournament. Andy Medders, a sophomore from Holiday, FL., won the national championship in the 125lb weight class.

Rankings

Both the men’s and women’s judo teams finished in second at the National Collegiate Judo Championships.

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Cumberland’s athletic program received a 4th place standing in the Sears Director’s Cup National Athletic Awards Program. The Sears Cup program ranks the athletic programs of all NAIA schools in the nation. Cumberland’s 4th place standing came at the end of the winter rankings and is the highest in the history of the college’s athletic program.

Stigall Steps Down as Baseball Coach

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umberland College has announced the resignation of Terry Stigall after 18 years at the helm as the head baseball coach. Stating that his resignation was for health reasons, Stigall says, “I feel that it is in the best interest of the program for me to step down and allow someone else who can give it their best to take over. I am just simply not able to do it any more.”

Stigall, only the third baseball coach in the history of the college, leaves Cumberland after a successful career with 502 wins and 298 losses for a winning percentage of .628. His 500th win came on April 4, as his team defeated the Georgetown College Tigers.

Stigall, a native of Danville, KY, came to Cumberland in 1971 to attend college and play for the baseball team. He graduated from Cumberland in 1975 with a degree in health and psychology. He served as an admissions counselor for the college and was actually the college’s first softball coach before becoming the head coach of the baseball team. Stigall later earned his master’s degree in education from Union College.

“Having played at Cumberland under former head coach Walter Mathes, it was an easy adjustment to make to become the head coach because I knew the school and I knew the people. I have had a great coaching experience because of the excellent standards that have been established for athletics and academics. I have always

been proud to be a part of the Cumberland College athletic program because of that,” says Stigall.

Stigall will remain as an instructor in the college’s Health, Movement and Leisure Studies department.

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Patriot Pride: A New Era for Cumberland Athletics President Taylor made this announcement on May 7, 2001.

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he Cumberland College Board of Trustees has voted to change our mascot from “Indians” to the “Patriots” which is more in keeping with our college’s architecture and our city and the name Williamsburg.

As we change our mascot to “Patriots” we hope to eventually build a replica of Independence Hall as a business building and a replica of Monticello as a science building as funds become available. As funds become available, we’ll perhaps rename our gift shop at the Cumberland Inn the Dolly Madison room, for crafts, doll making, quilting and pottery displays. As funds become available, we could model a new dorm after the Christopher Wren dorm, at the College of William and Mary. We will want to order two additional larger flags, one for campus and one for the stadium.

Further instructive, our geographical area of Williamsburg has also been involved in a great deal of early American history, and the school wanted to reflect that in its mascot name. One native of the area, who is buried not all that far from the campus, Pierce Dant Hamlin, was a very distinguished Revolutionary War soldier, with an impressive record of crossing the Delaware and fighting with General George Washington at Valley Forge. Today, we proudly fly the flag; we have ROTC; our college has produced four military generals, an admiral and on and on.

Congressman Hal Rodgers tells me we have the largest number of veterans in this congressional district of any in the nation.

Over time I believe we could create more of an emotional bonding through this Patriot theme, a continuity of the past and hope for the future. The mascot change will take effect immediately.

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2001 Fall Athletic Schedules Men’s Basketball Nov. 10

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Nov. 13

Football Home

Sept. 1

Maryville College

Knoxville College

Away

Sept. 8

Bethel College

Nov. 16 & 17

Bevo Francis Tournament

Away

Sept. 15

Belhaven College

Nov. 24

Rio Grande University

Home

Sept. 22

Campbellsville University

Nov. 27

Alice Lloyd College

Away

Sept. 29

Cumberland University

Home

Nov. 30

Cumberland College Invitational

Home

Oct. 6

Georgetown University

Away

Dec. 1

Cumberland College Invitational

Home

Oct. 13

Pikeville College

Dec. 8

Brescia College

Away

Oct. 20

Union College

Dec. 11

Knoxville College

Home

Oct. 27

North Greenville College

Dec. 13

Tennessee Wesleyan

Away

Nov. 3

Open (No game will be scheduled)

Dec. 15

Alice Lloyd College

Home

Nov. 10

Lambuth University

Women’s Basketball

Away Home Away

Home Away Home

Away

Men’s Soccer

Oct. 27

Alice Lloyd College

Home

Aug. 31

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Away

Nov. 1

Transylvania University

Home

Sept. 1

Lee University Invitational

Away

Nov. 13

Knoxville College

Away

Sept. 4

Bellarmine

Nov. 16 & 17

Bevo Francis Classic - Rio Grand Univ.

Away

Sept. 7-9

Embry Riddle/Flagler University

Away

Nov. 23 & 24

Cumberland College Classic

Home

Sept. 15

Lambuth University

Away

Nov. 29

Martin Methodist University

Away

Sept. 18

Georgetown College

Home

Dec. 4

Lee University

Away

Sept. 22

Life University

Dec. 7 & 8

Oklahoma City Classic

Away

Sept. 24

Lindsay Wilson College

Dec. 11

Knoxville College

Home

Sept. 26

Mobile

Away

Dec. 13

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Home

Sept. 29

Anderson University

Away

Dec. 28

Roberts Wesleyan University

Away

Oct. 2

Campbellsville University

Away

Dec. 29

Behemian Nationals

Away

Oct. 5

North Georgia College

Home

Oct. 10

Lincoln Memorial University

Home

Oct. 13

Cumberland University

Cross-Country

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Home

Home

Away Home

Away

Sep. 1

Western Carolina Invitational

Away

Oct. 17

Union College

Sep. 8

Miami University Invitational

Away

Oct. 24

Transylvania University

Away

Sep. 15

Centre College Invitational

Danville, KY

Oct. 27

Milligan College

Away

Sep. 29

Loyola University Invitational

Away

Oct. 12

Eastern Kentucky Invitational

Richmond, KY

Oct. 20

Southeastern Classic

Oct. 27

Mid-South Conference

Nov. 3

Mid-South Region

Home

Women’s Soccer

Versailles, KY

Aug. 19

Morehead State University

Away

Berea, KY

Aug. 24

Tusculum College

Away

Marietta, GA

Aug. 31

Bethel College

Home

Sept. 8

Martin Methodist College

Sept. 12

King College

Sept. 15

Away

Sept. 28 & 29

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Home

Oct. 2

Union College

Home

Lambuth University

Away

Oct. 4

Kentucky State University

Home

Sept. 18

Georgetown College

Home

Oct. 9

Georgetown College

Away

Sept. 23

Transylvania University

Away

Oct. 12

Pikeville College

Away

Sept. 25

Lindsay Wilson College

Home

Oct. 13

Oakland City University

Away

Sept. 29

Spalding University

Away

Oct. 17

Midway College

Away

Oct. 2

Campbellsville University

Away

Oct. 19

Cumberland University

Home

Oct. 4

Lee University

Away

Oct. 20

Lambuth University

Home

Oct. 6

North Georgia College

Home

Oct. 24

Spalding University

Home

Oct. 10

Lincoln Memorial University

Home

Oct. 26 & 27

Maryville College

Away

Oct. 13

Reinhardt College

Away

Oct. 30

Midway College

Home

Oct. 16

Asbury College

Away

Nov. 2

Tennessee Wesleyan College

Oct. 21

Cumberland University

Away

Nov. 8-10

MSC Tournament

Oct. 23

Union College

Oct. 27

Milligan College

TBA

MSC Tournament

Hopkinsville, KY

Men’s Wrestling

Away Hopkinsville, KY

Nov. 3

Cumberland College Open

Nov. 10

Ashland Open/ West Virginia Open

Away

Nov. 16 & 17

UNC Pembroke Open/ Missouri Open

Away Away

Oct. 5 & 6

Intersquad Meet

Home

Dec. 1

Ashland Invitational

Oct. 12

University of Charleston

Home

Dec. 6

Carson Newman College

Oct. 26

Asbury College

Home

Dec. 28

Sunshine Open

Nov. 9 & 10

University of the South Invitational

Away

Nov. 16 - 18

Gardner-Webb University Invitational

Away

Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 Transylvania University Invitational Western Kentucky University

Away

Home

Swimming

Dec. 8

Away

Home

Home Away

Women’s Wrestling

Away

Oct. 20

Keystone Open

Away

Home

Nov. 2

Sunkist Open

Away

Volleyball

NOTE: Schedules displayed are those approved for release. All sched-

Sept. 4

Spalding University

Away

Sept. 7 & 8

Asbury College

Away

Sept. 13

Kentucky State University

Away

Sept. 18

Oakland City University

Home

Sept. 18

Asbury College

Home

Sept. 21 & 22

Monreat College

Away

Sept. 25

Campbellsville University

Away

Sept. 27

Lindsay Wilson College

Away

ules are tentative at the time of printing and are subject to change.

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Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame 2001 Inductees

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hree graduates and a distinguished coach were inducted into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame during half time of the Men’s Basketball game against Cumberland University on February 24, 2001. The Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize Cumberland College alumni, teams, coaches, or other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Cumberland College athletic program. This year the Alumni Association recognized the achievements of Henry Garrison, Jim Rollins, Barbara Spratling, and Randy Vernon.

Henry “Skyler” Garrison Garrison, a 1957 graduate, came to Cumberland College in 1955, following a successful basketball career at Clay County High School. He was a member of the team that won the first three regional championships for Clay County High School and was named to the All-District and AllHenry “Skyler” Garrison Regional teams each year. He was named to the All-State team in 1955. Garrison was a 2-year starter for Cumberland College during its junior college days and averaged approximately 20 points per game each year. He was voted as Outstanding Athlete of the Year in 1956 and 1957. Upon completing his studies at Cumberland, he received a scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee and graduated with a BS in teaching in 1959. Garrison returned to teach at Clay County High School from 1959 until 1969. During this time, he served three years as an Assistant Basketball Coach and seven years as head basketball coach, leading the team to win two regional championships. He was self-employed from 1969 until 1990, when he again returned to the Clay County School System to serve as the transportation director until 1998. “Skyler” Garrison is currently serving as the maintenance supervisor for the Clay County Board of Education and he resides in Manchester, KY.

Jim Rollins Rollins arrived on the Cumberland College campus in the fall of 1964 and immediately began his career as a dual sport athlete. He became a starter on the basketball squad during his second semester and averaged 17.1 points per game.

Jim continued to excel on the basketball court setting a school record for free throws at 87.3% during his sophomore year and being named to the ALL-KIAC Conference team

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during both his sophomore and junior years. He was also selected as runner-up to Player of the Year as a junior. He was an All-American candidate during his senior year until he injured his knee and ended his college basketball career. During his days at Cumberland, Jim also made his mark as a member of the golf team. He posted an undefeated record of 12-0-1 during his freshman season, with an overall career record of 55-10-1. Jim placed in the top four in the KIAC Tournament during each of his four seasons on the golf team and he participated in two NAIA National Tournaments. He scored a career average below 76.0. Following his graduation from Cumberland, Rollins accepted a position at Bethel-Tate High School in Bethel, OH, where he coached Basketball and Golf. He was once recognized as Basketball Coach of the Year, and received 16 Coach of the Year awards as a Golf Coach. He was inducted into the Ohio State Golf Coaches Hall of Fame in 1986. Rollins is Past-President of the Greater Cincinnati Golf Coaches Association and is a Class A member of the Professional Golfers Association of America. He currently resides in Highland Heights, KY.

Barbara Spratling Spratling, a 1990 graduate, attended the University of Alabama at Huntsville before transferring to Cumberland in 1986 where she played in 54 games, scoring a total of 989 points, and handed out 135 assists. In her two seasons at Cumberland, the team compiled a 47-16 record, won two NAIA District 32 Championships and one KIAC Championship. The Barbara Spratling team also compiled a 19-1 KIAC regular season record and played in two NAIA Championships.

Barbara has the second highest career scoring record in women’s basketball history, with 18.3 points per game. Her 21.1 single season scoring average for the 1986-87 season is still the highest in the history of the team. She scored 25 or more points 11 times and set a career high of 31 against Alice Lloyd College. Barbara was twice named an All-KIAC and All-NAIA District 32 player and was named as Honorable Mention NAIA All-American in 1988.

Following her graduation from Cumberland, Barbara spent a year with Athletes in Action before returning to Oak Ridge, TN. For the last 11 years she has served as a Facility Monitor and Recreation Coordinator for the City of Oak Ridge, where she is currently serving as the Acting Recreation Specialist.

Randy Vernon Jim Rollins

Vernon became the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cumberland College in 1979. In his 21 years as head coach, he established Cumberland basketball’s place as a nationally recognized and respected program. Vernon compiled a career record of 529 wins and 183

losses, for a winning percentage of 74% in 21 plus seasons.

Additionally, he reached 200, 300, 400, and 500 wins faster than any coach at any level of college basketball. His teams appeared in the national tournament on eleven different occasions, reaching the elite eight twice and the final four once. Under Vernon’s helm Cumberland annually held a place in the national rankings. His 1985 -’86 team was ranked #1 for several weeks during the regular season and entered the national tournament as the #1 seed. Under Vernon, the Indians were always at the top of the conference defensive statistics. The last two years he coached, Cumberland was ranked #1 nationally in scoring defense.

Perhaps Vernon’s most lasting legacy will be the impact he had on his players and those around him. His leadership skills and his strong commitment to Cumberland College made him the obvious choice for Dr. Jim Taylor, as he made the decision in November 2000, to promote Vernon to the position of Assistant to the President and Director of Athletics.

Coach Vernon and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Williamsburg, and they have two children — Mark, a sophomore at Cumberland and a current member of the men’s basketball team, and Brent, a freshman at Cumberland who serves as a student assistant to the team.

Randy Vernon (center) with some of his former players.

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Awards and Honors Alumni Receive Recognition Corbin resident David N. Huff was presented an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Cumberland College during the college’s annual Founder’s Day Convocation on Monday, January 22, 2001.

Huff, a native of Cumberland, KY, is the son of the late Wilma Nickell Huff and James Leonard Huff. He was graduated from Cumberland High School in 1951, CumDavid Huff berland College in 1953, and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 1956. He serves as president of South East Marine, Inc. of Corbin and Huff Pharmacy, Inc. of Corbin and Hazard. In addition, Huff is a member of the board of directors at Union Planters National Bank, Corbin, and the Bank of Columbia, Columbia, Kentucky. He is the past president of First National Bank of Corbin.

Huff is an active member of First Baptist Church of Corbin where he serves as a deacon and as a member of the finance committee. He is married to Patricia Farmer Huff. They have three children and six grandchildren. As an additional honor, Mr. Huff ’s children Shanna Huff Elliott of Pikeville; James David Huff and Rex Nickell Huff, both of Corbin established the David N. Huff Endowed Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to deserving students.

Dr. Eugene West, an alumnus from the class of 1946, was presented the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree on September 25, 2000. Dr. West has received degrees from Davidson College; earned the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky; and earned the Master of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Kentucky. Dr. West also studied hydraulics at the University of Southern California.

Eugene West As a World War II veteran with the United States Army Air Corps, Dr. West served as Squadron Navigator for the 20th Reconnaissance Squadron, the 5th Air Force and the South Pacific — Far East Division.

For his service during World War II, Dr. West has received the following Campaign and Battle Stars: China Defensive, Air Offensive Japan, Western Pacific, South Philippines and the Luzon, Ryukuas (Okinawa) China Offensive.

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In addition, he has received the following Decorations and Citations: Air Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Service Medal. Dr. West, who was also missing in action over Japan from July through September in 1945, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for Squadrons of Japanese Naval Forces.

After a stellar career with the United States Army Air Corps, Dr. West began a professional career, which has included positions with the United States Geological Survey, Kentucky Department of Highways, the University of Kentucky and numerous engineering firms. Since 1992, he has been the President of Eugene M. West and Associates, a Lexington-based engineering firm.

As an accomplished author of technical and design guidelines in the engineering field, Eugene West is also very active in a wide variety of service organizations. For the last forty-nine years, he has been a member of the Chevy Chase Baptist Church in Lexington where he has been a Trustee and Men’s Bible Class teacher. He is a 32nd Degree Mason, Lexington Consistory, Scottish Rites and he is also a member of the Williamsburg Lodge - Masonic Order.

He is married to Jean Canter of Jessamine County, KY and they have three daughters and eight grandchildren.

Alumni Association Student Service Award During the annual Founder’s Day Convocation on January 22, 2001, senior Joe Ellison was presented with the Cumberland College Alumni Association Student Service Award.

The Alumni Board of Directors bestows the honor each year to a senior student who has provided assistance to the Office of Admissions and Alumni Services and the student recruitment process. Joe has assisted Joe Ellison the student recruiting efforts through his service as a work-study student; as a Cumberland Ambassador; through serving on various student panels for Orientation Programs; and through serving as an Admissions Associate.

Joe is the son of Joseph and Deborah Ellison of Cincinnati, OH. He held a double major in English and secondary education and a minor in communication arts. Joe was actively involved in numerous campus activities including serving as an officer in Chorale; serving as the Baptist Student Union (BSU) Evangelism Chairperson; directing the BSU Gospel Choir; and participating in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also participated in the Concert, Jazz, Marching and Pep Bands. In addition, Joe served as a tutor in the college’s Academic Resource Center; as a STAR in the Insights Freshman Orientation Program; as a Residence Hall Assistant; and as the football and basketball public address announcer. Joe graduated in May 2001.

2001 Berger Award Recipients Cumberland College President, James H. Taylor, presented two Cumberland College seniors with the prestigious Berger Award during the commencement ceremony Sunday, May 6, 2001. David Bruce Blakeman and Anita Earle Childers, both residents of Williamsburg, were this year’s recipients.

The Berger Award is presented each year to the male and female David Blakeman student of the graduating class who has excelled in academics and service and show exceptional potential for the future. Last year’s recipients were Jessica Faught and Casey Patrick.

David Blakeman is the husband of Bridgett Blakeman, a 2000 graduate of Cumberland. He is the son of Robert and Glenda Blakeman of Burgin, KY. David has a double major in physics and mathematics. He has made the Dean’s List every semester since 1997 and has maintained a high cumulative grade point average.

He has been inducted into the math, physics, and education honor societies, as well as the J.T. Valandingham Scholastic Honor Society.

David recently completed Presidential Scholar research in physics entitled “Acoustical Investigation of Circular and Elliptical Resonating Rods Using Fast Fourier Transform Analysis.” He is listed in Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities and was recognized this school year as the outstanding senior in physics.

While a student, David has participated as a STAR in the college’s freshman Insight’s program, a resident assistant, and as a member of the track team. He has served as the recreation director for First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, president of the Baptist Student Union Freshman Council, has participated in mission trips, and has served as a revival team preacher since 1997.

David was the recipient of the T.E. Mahan Service Award during the 1999-2000 school year and was the recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for the 2000-2001 school year. His future plans include pursuing graduate studies in physics.

Anita Childers is the wife of Jonathan Childers and the daughter of Steven and Sherell Earle of Clinton, TN. She is a middle school education major with emphases in mathematics studies, English and communication. This past semester she finished her student teaching at Whitley County Middle School where she received high praise from both her students and teachers. She Anita Earle Childers

has maintained a high grade point average and has been inducted in the mathematics honor society, Kappa Mu Epsilon and the English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta. Anita was also inducted into the J.T. Valandingham Honor Society and Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities. She was this year’s award winner for the middle school education outstanding senior.

Anita’s campus life has been just as productive as her academic life. She has been a STAR in the Insight’s program, a Knight Mentor and an Ambassador for the Admissions Office. She also served as a preschool choir director at First Baptist Church of Williamsburg.

During the next academic school year, Anita will serve as a graduate assistant in the Cumberland College Education Department while working toward her master’s degree in education. Her future goals include teaching on the middle school level and one day teaching either education or English on the undergraduate level.

Faculty and Staff Awards On Saturday, April 21, Cumberland College held its annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner. Three members of the faculty and staff were honored with awards for their commitment and service to the college. Ms. Lisa Cox was awarded the 2001 Service Award. This award is made possible by the contributions of alumnus, Robert Michael Duncan ‘71. Lisa was chosen for the award because she is “pleasant, polite, friendly, efficient, kind hearted, considerate, a Saint.”

Lisa attends the Corbin Parkway Church of God, where she participates in the Jail Ministry. She has spent her entire career working as an employee of Cumberland College. Her first appointment was as a co-op student while in high school. After being graduated she began working full-time in the Development Office and transferred to the President’s Office after Dr. Taylor became president.

She has the singular distinction of having worked for President Taylor longer than anyone at Cumberland College.

Religion and philosophy professor, Robert Dunston, is the 2001 recipient of the William T. Miles Memorial Award. This award, named in honor of a dear friend of the college, recognizes a member of the teaching faculty for an outstanding commitment to community service. Dr. Dunston, or as anyone on Cumberland’s campus would call him, “Dr. Bob,” has been a member of Cumberland’s faculty for 18 years. In those years, he has taken an active role not only at the college, but also in the Williamsburg community. He enthusiastically supports activities at Williamsburg Independent School such as the academic team.

At First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, he has long served as a Sunday School teacher. Most recently, Dr. Bob has provided yeoman service as Interim Administrator and Chairman of the Deacons. Cumberland English professor, Thomas Fish, introduced him with these terms, “Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind...his character reflects all the components of the Scout Law.”

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Dr. Bruce Hicks was presented with the 2001 Award For Excellence In Teaching. This award is made possible through the contributions of alumni, Dr. Eleanor Mitts Behrmann and Dr. Ralph M. Denham, both members of the graduating class of 1936. Dr. Hicks has been a political science professor at Cumberland College since 1986. He has received the Student Government Service Award and the Student Government Award of Appreciation for Loyal Service. He was the Student Government Association sponsor from 1986-1993 and 1996-2001.

In the spring of 2002, he will be organizing and hosting the annual meeting of the Kentucky Political Science Association on the Cumberland campus. He has had writings in the following publications: Policy Studies Review, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Policy Studies Journal, and Presidential Studies Quarterly. Hicks has taught summer terms at Pepperdine University, 1999, 2000 and 2001. He has been active in the Rotary Club and attends First Baptist Church were he serves on the constitutional committee.

The Faculty/Staff recognition dinner is held at the culmination of the academic year, a means of expressing gratitude for their dedication and commitment to Cumberland College.

Professors Receive Fuqua Awards In 1995, Dr. J.B. Fuqua, a dear friend of Cumberland College established the “Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award” to be given annually to three Cumberland College faculty members who warrant special recognition for their outstanding teaching abilities. Members of the three most recent graduating classes choose the recipients. The award includes a monetary gift from Jolly Faught the Fuquas.

We were honored to have Dr. Fuqua with us this year to personally present the award to this year’s recipients: Jolly Faught, Robert Hancock, and Rayford Watts.

Ms. Faught joined the Cumberland faculty in 1991. She serves as an associate professor of English. Ms. Faught received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Cumberland College and the Master of Arts degree from Wright State University.

Dr. Robert Hancock became a member of Cumberland’s faculty in 1993. Currently, he is an associate professor of biology. Dr. Hancock received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Hastings College and the Robert Hankock

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Rayford Watts

Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Ohio State University.

Mr. Rayford Watts has been with Cumberland since 1968. He currently serves as chairman of the department and professor of English. Mr. Watts received the Bachelor of Science degree from Cumberland College and the Master of Arts degree from Union College. He has completed additional studies at Union College and the University of Tennessee.

Mr. C.M. “Chuck” Dupier, Jr. Retires Chuck Dupier, a native of Hobbs, NM, began his professional career as pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Florence, AL, in 1959, following four years in the U. S. Air Force. In 1963, the same year he earned a B.S. from the University of North Alabama, Dupier came to Wheatley, KY, to serve as pastor of Dallasburg Baptist Church. He joined the faculty of Cumberland College in 1966, and Chuck Dupier since then, he has continued his education, both formally and through study-related travel. He earned an M.A. from the University of Kentucky in 1967, completed two years’ postgraduate study at Indiana State University in 1970, and received an M.A. from the Lexington Theological Seminary in 1999.

Since 1983, he has toured archaeological sites in the western United States, has completed research in prehistorical archaeology in southern France and research in economic geography in northern France, and has taught Oral English at Yantai University in China. He has also published several articles on widely differing topics in Kentucky Academy of Science, Kentucky Encyclopedia, Filson Club Quarterly, and Encyclopedia of Warfare.

In 1996, Dupier was the recipient of Cumberland’s Excellence in Teaching Award, and his dedication to his students is evident when he says, “The most important things through the years has been the receipt of letters and cards from students who were grateful for having a satisfactory learning experience in one of my classes.”

He ranks seeing Dr. Jim Taylor become president and Dr. Joe Early become dean among his best experiences at Cumberland and his lunch hour “encounters” in “The Pit” (the former faculty lounge) as some of his favorite memories.

Dupier’s plans for retirement include continuing to pursue his special interests: travel, writing, reading, and cooking. He also says he

plans to spend time “puttering around at home,” which will no doubt please his wife Evelyne, with whom he has shared the joy of three children — Charles III, James and Elizabeth — and six grandchildren.

Special Friends Receive Honorary Degrees Dr. Robert Anderson was presented the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree on September 25, 2000. Dr. Anderson graduated from Bowling Green Business University where he studied Business Administration. He also studied Business Law and Procedures at LaSalle Extension University and Business Management at the University for Advanced Studies.

Dr. Robert Anderson During World War II, Dr. Anderson served his country as a member of the United States Marines during the invasion of Okinawa, Japan and during the Korean Conflict.

For the last forty-six years, Dr. Anderson has been a driving force in the coal mining industry in Kentucky and throughout the world.

He has traveled extensively promoting coal in Europe and throughout the Pacific Rim. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for Centennial Resources, Inc., as Senior Vice President of ANDALEX Resources, Inc., and served ANDALEX’s Board of Directors as President and Vice Chairman. In addition, Dr. Anderson has served as President, Cimmarron Coal Corporation; Secretary and Treasurer, Bagett Mine Stripping Corporation; and as a field representative for the Ford Motor Company. Dr. Anderson is currently the Director of AEI Resources, Inc. As an active member of the community, Dr. Anderson has held the following positions: member of the Board of Directors, Farmers Bank and Trust Company; partner with Anderson and Riddle Insurance Company; member of the Mining and Mineral Trust Fund; and Commissioned member of the Kentucky Coal Marketing and Export Council.

Dr. Anderson has also served the Kentucky Coal Association in several capacities as a member of the Executive Committee, as Vice Chairman and as Chairman. He currently is a member of the Kentucky Coal Marketing and Export Council and Chairman of Alliance of Kentucky (Coal Group).

In his spare time, Dr. Anderson enjoys traveling, auto racing and golf. He and his wife have two adult children.

On Monday, April 23, Cumberland College held it’s forty-second annual Honors Day Convocation and presented three honorary degrees. The recipients were Robert W. Lanum, Luther Gilmer Smith, and Rosemary Cox Smith.

Lanum, was presented the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. A 1959 University of Indiana graduate, Lanum combined a career in accounting with active and reserve duty in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. In 1965, he began working his way through law school at the University of Louisville, from which he earned the degree of Juris Doctor in 1968. He worked with the firm Fifer, Vogt, and Lanum until 1986, when it merged with Stites and Harbison. He currently serves as the firm’s executive partner in Indiana. Lanum has also worked tirelessly to lend his time and talent to his community and to the states he serves. He currently resides in Jeffersonville, IN. There he has found time to teach, write, and provide editorial assistance for several publications.

Luther and Rosemary Smith reside in Beattyville, KY. Both have earned B.S. degrees in pharmacy and have established Jordan Drug, Inc. in Beattyville. Within the company, Luther serves as company President and Rosemary as Secretary-Treasurer.

The Smiths along with their son, Jordan, have provided numerous scholarships in memory of their sons, Drew and Jeremiah. Mrs. Smith is also the editor of Children of the Dome. The title was inspired by the dome in the Cumberland Inn which was given by the Smith’s in memory of their sons.

For their support of Cumberland College and their caring service to others, Luther Smith was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree and Rosemary Smith was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree.

Rosemary Cox Smith, Luther Gilmer Smith, and Robert W. Lanum

Cumberland College presented two Georgia residents with honorary degrees during the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 6, 2001. AFLAC co-founder, Paul Amos was the recipient of the Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree and Dorothy Fuqua received the Honorary Doctorate of Humanities Degree.

Paul Amos grew up in South Alabama and Northwest Florida. He is one of the principal founders of AFLAC and an original director.

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Paul Amos, Dorothy Fuqua, and J.B. Fuqua

Amos has served as state sales coordinator for Alabama/West Florida, vice president/administration, first vice president/director of marketing, president and vice chairman before becoming chairman in 1990.

Amos, along with his two brothers, founded AFLAC in 1955 in Columbus, GA. In 1999, AFLAC, a Fortune 500 company with over $37 billion in assets, reported revenues of $8.6 billion and pretax profits of $778 million. For the second consecutive year, AFLAC is ranked as the number one insurance company to work for in Fortune magazine’s listing of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.”

In addition to his role in building the world’s largest supplemental insurance company, Amos has established a quiet history of philanthropy and community service. Through anonymous donations and the endowment of educational funds and scholarship programs, he and his wife, the former Mary Jean Roberts of Pensacola, FL, have touched thousands of lives with major financial commitments. They

MY PAL: In traveling life’s byways There are many to thank, Friends and acquaintances, An uncle, an aunt, And mothers and fathers To name just a few, Are always there for us, Asking, “What can I do?”

But we often overlook Friends of another kind Who give so much, With just one thing in mind.

Our doggies want to please us, And they’ll go out of their way, To shower us with attention As if lovingly to say:

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A TRIBUTE TO

By Bob Frazier

currently reside in Columbus, GA. They have one son, Daniel P. Amos, who is president and chief executive officer of AFLAC Incorporated and AFLAC. Mrs. Dorothy Fuqua was born in Augusta, GA. She is a graduate of Davisboro High School, the Hurst Business College and the New York School of Interior Design. Mrs. Fuqua has distinguished herself as a premiere supporter of her community. Her community activities include the following: the Junior Women’s Club; the Magnolia Garden Club; the American Cancer Society; the Augusta Garden Club Council; the Westover Memorial Cemetery, where she oversaw the development and maintenance of a two-acre azalea garden, the Alan B. Fuqua Memorial Garden, in memory of her son; the Carter Center Landscape Advisory Committee; the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden; the Atlanta Botanical Garden; the American Horticultural Society and other botanical gardens; the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center; the Advisory Board of Duke University Hospital Board; the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian College; the Board of Directors of the Shepherd Spinal Center; and the Fine Arts Committee for Georgia Governor’s Mansion.

Because of her service in these programs, Mrs. Fuqua has received several awards including: the Environmental Improvement Award from Associated Landscape Contractors of America; the Silver Spade Award from the Greater Atlanta Nurserymen’s Association; the Garden Therapy Award from Shepherd Spinal Center; the Philanthropists of the Year Award from the Georgia Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives; the Philanthropists of the Year Award from the National Society of Fund Raising Executives; the Dean Day Smith Tribute to Service Award of Gracious Ladies of Georgia; the Angel of the Year Award from Shepherd Spinal Center; the Catherine H. Sweeney Award from American Horticultural Society; and the Honorary Degree from Presbyterian College.

BUTTERSCOTCH

“You’re my buddy, dear friend, And you shall always be My companion and compatriot, You can depend on me.”

One such partner, Who loved his friend dearly, Was our old buddy Butterscotch.

A little dog who clearly Knew in its heart that Bob was a pal.

Someone to look after, To encourage with a growl.

But whether a wag of his tail Or a playful bark Butterscotch held Bob In the center of his heart.

We love our doggies For caring so much, To lift up our spirits With a nudge or a touch.

And to Butterscotch, A friend without a peer, We bid a fond Adieu With a sigh and a tear.

“We’ll see you, old pal, On heaven’s golden shore, When we ride together again, Like we did oft’ before.”

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once worn by Dwight D. Eisenhower.

In one room, phone solicitors ask Republicans to send money. In another, workers stack up the checks.

“It’s like a mini-corporation. A pretty good-sized corporation actually,” Duncan said.

It’s a big shop, but he knows most of the workers’ names.

WASHINGTON — The President calls him On the fourth floor is Duncan’s office. His “Dunc.” shelves are packed with political mementos: a mouse He knows every prominent Republican in pad from Centre College vice presidential debate, a Washington, and he has his own office on baseball autographed by U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning, and Capitol Hill. pictures of Duncan with Colin Powell, Margaret But Republican National Committee treasurer Thatcher, Bob Dole and George W. Bush.

Robert M. “Mike” Duncan won’t be trading his home Robert Michael Duncan He has his own parking space in the basement in Martin County for a million-dollar rowhouse. garage, but often takes the subway instead.

“I like it here,” said Duncan, “but this is not real.”

Next door to the Republican headquarters, there’s a post hangFor Duncan, the chairman of Inez Deposit Bank, the real world is out, the Capitol Hill Club, where the waiters serve bottled water in Eastern Kentucky, far away from the monuments and the marble. from the mountains of France and the walls are covered with paintThat’s where Duncan’s grandfather was a postal worker, where ings of presidents. his father owned a country store, where he grew up and discovered On a day last week when Duncan visited, former Interior the power of politics — as a student body president at Cumberland Secretary Manuel Lujan had lunch and Chief Justice William College and president of the Kentucky College Republicans.

Rehnquist visited. A West Virginia congresswoman stopped to chat It’s the place that called him back: after law school at University about the Kentucky Derby. of Kentucky and, later, after a yearlong fellowship at the White Duncan had been coming here for decades, and he’s met most of House during the administration of George W. Bush’s father. the presidents whose pictures are on the walls.

Even now, with a friend occupying the White House, the pull of He ran Bunning’s successful 1998 campaign. He considered runthe mountains remains strong. ning for governor in 1999 but ended up serving as a regional chairSo Duncan telecommutes when he can, using his Palm man for George W. Bush instead. He was responsible for Indiana, Pilot, phone and personal computer to track the Republican Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia; four of the five went Party’s money. for Bush.

The rest of the time, Duncan, who took over the four-year post He doesn’t often grab headlines, but he gets things done, says in January after being selected by top national Republicans, flies Kentucky GOP Chairwoman Ellen Williams. over or drives through the Appalachians and through the “He’s the fellow that can make the difference,” she says. “It’s not Shenandoah Valley. always the fellow at the center of the photograph that can change During Bush’s first 100 days in office, Duncan was in the direction of a community or a state or a nation.”

Washington 40 days, watching over the party’s coffers.

Duncan also works cheap; he receives no pay for his work and There is a lot of money to watch. Each day, the RNC receives pays his own expenses, Williams said. about 7,600 donations. From there, the money is doled out to Duncan also pushes hard to help young Kentuckians who want Republican candidates and organizations across the country. to work in government. He has mentored scores of college students In 2000, the presidential election year, the RNC’s budget was from Eastern Kentucky, helping them get through college and $253 million. In 2001, an off year, the budget is still $78 million. encouraging them to come home to Appalachia, said Republican The RNC has about 165 employees and occupies a white-brick National Committeewoman Cathy Bailey of Louisville. four-story building near the Capitol. It also has a mini-museum fea“Obviously he takes this message of compassionate conservatism turing an Abraham Lincoln belt buckle, a “Pretty Girls for Nixon” to heart and puts it into day-to-day practice,” Bailey said. button, a Barry Goldwater for President cigarette lighter and a hat obert Michael Duncan ‘71, currently resides in Inez, Ky. The following article was written by Frank E. Lockwood, and was published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on May 14, 2001. The article is reprinted by permission.

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Leading the Way Cumberland Grad to Lead National JROTC Program

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olonel Carlos R. Glover, a 1978 distinguished Army ROTC graduate of Cumberland, was recently selected to become the director of Junior Reserve Officer Training Courses for all United States High Schools and those Department of Defense Schools located in Japan, Korea, and Puerto Rico.

Glover was commissioned a Second Carlos Glover Lieutenant in the Infantry in 1978 and has served in various assignments in the Army throughout his 23 years of service. He served as a rifle platoon leader, heavy mortar platoon leader and as aide de camp to General Nicholson in the 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord. CA., from October 1978 to December 1981; as a brigade assistant operations officer, rifle company commander and battalions operations officer in the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault at Fort Campbell, KY., from October 1982 to December 1986; as a tactics instructor for the infantry officers’ advance course at Fort Benning, GA., from January 1987 to December 1988; as a battalion operations and executive officer in the 101st Airborne Division Air Assault, Fort Campbell, KY., from January 1990 to December 1991; as a joint strategy plans and policy officer with United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL., from January 1992 to April 1994; as a rifle battalion commander with the 25th Infantry Division Schofield Barracks, HI., from June 1994 to July 1995; as a senior task force observer controller with the joint readiness-training center, Fort Polk, LA., from July 1995 to May 1996; as the chief of tactics for the infantry officers’ advance course at the United States Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA., July 1, 1997 to June 1, 1998; and most recently as brigade commander and director of plans, training and mobilization at Fort Jackson, SC. Glover served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a battalion operations officer with the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division from September 1990 to April 1991 and in Kuwait redesigning the Kuwait Defense Force and developed the ground defense plan guarding against another Iraqi invasion. Additionally, he deployed his infantry battalion from Hawaii to Haiti for Operations UpHold Democracy and Restore Hope from January 1995 to April 1995.

He has received numerous decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Distinguished Military Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with six oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, Joint Military Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, South West Asia Medal with three stars and an arrow head, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Saudi Arabia Kuwait Liberation Medal, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, 101st Combat Patch,

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Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Wings and Jungle Warfare Expert Badge.

He is a graduate from the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance Course, the Infantry Mortar Platoon Leader Course, the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger School, the Australian Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College.

Glover was graduated from Cumberland College with a Bachelor of Science in health and he holds a Master’s Degree from Shippensburg University in public administration.

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umberland College rising senior, Matthew Holbrook received the honor of his life. During his airborne school graduation pinning service on the drop zone at Fort Benning, GA., Matthew’s grandfather pinned his own wings to his grandson’s uniform.

Logan Collins, of Whitesburg, TN., and his grandson have the distinction of not only being members of the United States Army but also of belonging to the same regiment of paratroopers. Logan received his decorations of war as a paratrooper in World War II. Matthew recalls it as a memory he will never forget. “He walked up to me and said, ‘These are my wings...I hope they make you as proud as they have made me.’ ” Like his grandfather, Matthew has also been recognized for his outstanding efforts. While in high school in Seymour, TN., he became an Eagle Scout; he then enrolled at Cumberland College as an Army ROTC Scholarship student. He received the Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award for 2000, and last summer, he attended the U.S. Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning, GA. and the Cadet Field Training program at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. This summer he will be attending Advanced Camp at Ft. Lewis, WA. Matthew is pursuing a degree in biology. After graduation and spending a few years in the army, he looks forward to teaching high school biology.

Alumni Spotlight Students Attending Graduate or Professional Schools

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umberland College is fortunate to have several alumni pursuing graduate or professional degrees during the 20012002 academic year. If you are pursuing an advanced degree and your name is not listed here, please let us know and we will be honored to include you in our next publication.

Kelvin Perry ..................................................University of Louisville Michel Presley ..............................................University of Kentucky Paul Provance ...............................................Wright State University Jeremy Thomas ....................................University of South Alabama Danny Yarger ...............................................University of Kentucky

Dental School

Optometry School

Amy Elizabeth Brock ....................................University of Kentucky Darrin Combs...............................................University of Kentucky James Donald Cooper ...................................University of Kentucky Jason Gambrel...............................................University of Kentucky Carolyn Tedford .............................................Ohio State University

Regina L. Callihan ....................University of Alabama, Birmingham

Law School Kimberly Brennenstuhl.........................................Chase Law School Jason Price ...........................................................Regents University

Pharmacy School Thomas W. Goodin ............................................Samford University Jacqueline Lee Grubbs ..................................University of Kentucky Cara Lehmkuhl .............................................University of Kentucky Robin Maiden Moore .........................................Samford University Misty D. Prewitt .................................................Samford University

Medical Technology Medical School John David Cowan ......................................University of Kentucky Annie Cruz ...............................................Meharry Medical College Stanley Robert Daniel ..............University of Alabama, Birmingham Chris Edwards ...........West Virgina School of Osteopathic Medicine Travis Daniel Gilbert, Sr. ...............................Kansas City University Miranda Gray ...............................................University of Kentucky Clinton Ryan Hall .................................University of South Florida Ty Owen Hanson ..........................Pikeville College Medical School Amy Long.....................................................University of Kentucky Dusty Moses ................................................University of Kentucky Casey Patrick.................................................University of Kentucky

Amy Ritchie .....................................................St. Elizabeth’s School

Veterinary School Danielle Rena Petker.............................................Purdue University

Graduate School Nathan Coleman.............................University of Louisville, History Simeon Hodges ..................University of Kentucky, Medical Physics Amanda Leshaun Kidd..................University of Tennessee, Statistics Melanie Maxon.................................Iowa State University, Statistics Candace Perry ....................University of Kentucky, Medical Physics Jeremiah Taylor................................University of Kentucky, History

Official Cumberland College License Plates Available The Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) has made it possible for Cumberland alumni to purchase official Kentucky license plates displaying the Cumberland College seal.

Applications to purchase the plates are available through AIKCU or any local County Clerk’s office (Form TC 9615). The initial deposit, to accompany the application, is $25. The plate will cost an additional $10 per year beyond the normal registration fee (generally $15). This additional $10 will be placed in a scholarship fund for Cumberland College students. The total cost for the first year is approximately $50, depending on registration fees. The cost for each additional year is approximately $25.

The plates are renewable each January. If a plate is purchased during another month, the registration fee is prorated to that date.

It is not possible to “personalize” a plate by requesting a particular number or set of characters. Individual plate numbers are assigned as orders are received. For more information, contact AIKCU at 502-695-5007 or your local County Clerk’s office.

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Museum Receives Collection Dehoney’s Donate African Collection

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Professors, Dr. Garner. Dehoney used his or more than 30 years, Rev. new camera and tape recorder to take picWayne and Lealice Dehoney tures and record stories during his first trip have traveled the world collectto Africa, and upon returning from that trip, ing photographs, animal trohe wrote his first book, African Diary. phies and artifacts. The couple had conWhile serving as president of the verted the garage of their Louisville home Southern Baptist Convention in 1964, into a museum, to display their collection.

Dehoney again traveled to Africa. This When Rev. Dehoney, who retired as Pastor time he was preaching for the annual meetof Walnut Street Baptist Church in ing of missionaries. He stayed several extra Louisville in 1982, and his wife decided to days to hunt with the missionaries in move into a smaller house, they began conKenya, on his first big game hunt. The sidering what to do with the collection.

Dehoneys were hooked. Following his “I realized I wanted to do something return from this trip, they worked on trywith it now,” said Wayne Dehoney. “We ing to get other people to experience the loved living in the mountains of Kentucky, beauty and wonder they had found. They and we have always had a real special place Rev. Wayne and Lealice Dehoney formed a company called Christian Bible in our hearts for the people and the area. I Land Seminar to take mission trips to the Holy Land. Out of this first was very impressed with the Cumberland Museum and I was comendeavor grew Dehoney Travel, now expanded to travel all over the fortable donating the collection to Cumberland College. world.

“I wanted to make it available to people, so maybe they could see The Dehoneys have led thousands of people on trips all over the things they had never seen,” he continued. “It was not hard to part world. But, these are not simply sightseeing vacations. Their calling has with, that was why I collected it. I couldn’t think of a better place for always been sure, “we travel to do mission, preach, build churches, or the collection than Cumberland College.” take medical teams,” states Rev. Dehoney. “I surrendered myself to The collection, featuring hundreds of pieces, was formally dedipreach; traveling, hunting, and photography are all sidelines to that call. cated as the Dehoney African Collection on Monday, September 18, I am a preacher, when I had the chance to do other things, I did them.”

2000, at the Cumberland Inn. He also understands the need for hunting in African cultures. “The Rev. Dehoney was called to be a preacher. In obedience to that missionaries in Africa hunt because there is not much meat available call, Dehoney has preached in the United States and around the and it is expensive. They would freeze all the meat we would get on world. He has photographed people and places that most people will trips. What meat the missionaries couldn’t eat, the natives would eat, never see, because he was obedient to God’s call to preach. He has coland they are very protein-hungry. They take every part of the animal lected artifacts and stories from rural African tribes, and hides or and use it. All the meat is left in Africa,” Dehoney continues. heads from wild African animals. Rev. Dehoney’s goal was not to Not only did Dehoney collect animal trophies, but also artifacts become a safari hunter or a photographer, his goal was to preach. of the tribes and villages he visited. “I would be in a village and look And, through his preaching, God has taken him all around the world. around and see something that I wanted to buy. The people needed In 1955, the Dehoneys attended the Baptist World Alliance in the money, because the standard of living is so low. Almost all of the London, England. While meeting in Europe, Rev. Dehoney bought his artifacts were used, many of them were given to me,” he states. “One first camera and tape recorder. Following the meeting, they traveled on such artifact,” he continues, “was given to me in Nigeria by a man to the Holy Land and Africa with one of Dehoney’s Southern Seminary who had become a Christian. But, he was also the tribal chief. The man wanted me to have it.”

While the Dehoneys have slowed their pace considerably, the still have the itch to travel. Recent travels have included cruises to Hawaii and Alaska, and a bus trip to Branson, Missouri. After traveling in over eighty different countries, Rev. Dehoney can say with peace, “I don’t think there is anywhere left that I want to go. I just wanted to preach the gospel and never go outside the United States. The next thing I know, I’m preaching in Africa. I did everything I wanted to do. If I had written a list of all the thing I thought I would do — I did them all, but never really thought.”

For more information about the Dehoney African Collection, contact the Cumberland Museum at (606) 539-4100.

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TheCLASS

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wo hundred thirty students participated in the 2001 commencement exercises on May 6th. The students marched to the familiar tune of Pomp and Circumstance as they moved into the midst of an anxious, standing room only crowd.

The commencement exercises began with a warm welcome to all guests, faculty, and students from college president Dr. James H. Taylor. Two honorary degrees were given to individuals in recognition of their service to their communities and their support of Cumberland College.

Other elements of the program included the special recognition of the students who were graduating Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude. The prestigious Berger awards were presented to Anita Earle Childers and David Blakeman. (See related story page 19) An additional highlight included the recognition of Jolly Faught, Bob Hancock, and Rayford Watts as the recipients of the 2001 Fuqua Excellence in Teaching awards (See related story, page 20).

The day provided an opportunity for students to celebrate the culmination of the hard work invested in their educational careers and an opportunity for family and friends to express their pride and support of all that had been accomplished.

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Alumni Giving Clubs Generous Gifts to the College

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he names of the individuals listed in the various categories below have invested gifts in Cumberland College from May 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001. The college extends appreciation to the individuals that invest so generously in Cumberland College.

Every attempt has been made to insure that each individual’s name and the appropriate gift category is listed properly.

Presidents Club Annual gifts totaling $5,000 or more, qualify individuals for membership in the Presidents Club.

Jeroline Baker Nelda Barton-Collings James Bowling Don Bryson David Huff Rex Huff David Jones Leonard and Doris Pierce Howard Stephens

Founders Club Annual gifts totaling $2,500 to $4,999, qualify individuals for membership in the Founders Club.

James Corum Keith and Georgetta Gannon Carolyn Siler Eugene West

Ambassadors Club Annual gifts totaling $1,000 to $2,499, qualify individuals for membership in the Ambassadors Club.

Lloyd Abdoo Ira Amburgey Phillip Armstrong David Bergman Barbara Cox Edgar Croley Ralph Denham Ethel Donohew Paul Estes Jack Isaacs Mary Johnson Robert Jones Richard Koeniger Ray Lipps Ralph and Kathy Lynch Richard and Autumn Mays

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Ronald and Eloise Mitchell Harold Moses Robert R. Moses Kenny Nantz Wallace Sullivan James and Dinah Taylor Alton White

Leadership Club Annual gifts totaling $500 to $999, qualify individuals for membership in the Leadership Club.

Andrew Abbott Gary Barton Carl Brown Robert and Sara Caudill Jeffrey and Kathy Clark David Combs James Cox Henry Davis Joe and Dana Early Charles Haney Susan Hawkins Faye Hunsche Robert L. and Libby Jones Joseph King Ritchie Longworth Elmer and Patricia Lovitt Kenneth and Shelby Pennington Michael Phillips Alma Roberts Sandra Shelton Betty Siegel James Singleton Clifton Smith Gary Tillman Harry Turner Shannon and Diana Warmoth Ebert Warren Evelyn Watson Frances Woods

Associates Club Annual gifts totaling $250 to $499, qualify individuals for membership in the Associates Club.

Charles Allen Janet Anderson Leslie Bailey Scott Burleigh Daniel Carroll James Clark Sandra Daniel Donovan Daulton Ben Edmonds Rick and Martha Fleenor Charlotte Fowler Wilma Frey

Harry Graham Kenneth and Alice Harp Naomi Harp Wayne Heatherly D. Brooke Jones Edwin Kidd Chester and Judith Lilly Ralph and Judy Lipps Bill and Sharon Messer A.Y. Morgan J.B. and Marcella Mountjoy Arnold Murphy Larry Redwine William Riley Steven and Bobbie Shoun Thomas and Ramona Simpson Edward and Mary Smith Ruby Stephens Christopher Stephenson Louise Tipton Mark Walls Lee Webb Jane Wilson

New Century Club Annual gifts totaling $100 to $249, qualify individuals for membership in the New Century Club.

Harrison Allison Joseph Alsip Kenneth Anderson Martha Ash Mary Ayers Iris Bailey John Baker Roger Baker Ruth Ball Caroline Barnes-Weygandt Violet Bell Doris Beverly Donald and Doris Bishop Lee Bishop Joe Blount Gordon and Sue Bocock Bessie Bowling Wilma Bristow Robert Brooks Charles Brown Edgar Bryant William R. Bryant William Buhl Lisa Burke Frank Burns Charles Burton James and Asenath Buttram Patricia Carr Frank Catron Ronald Cawood Bruce Chesnut

Howard and Jo Ann Chitwood Jimmy Clark David and Michelle Cloud Robert Coker Thomas Coker Michael and Donna Colegrove Irene Collins Trenna Cornett Mrs. B. C. Cotton Pauline Cox Anna Mary Creekmore Virgie Croley Barry Daulton James Davis James Denney H. Joel and Paulleta Dick H. Kenneth Dick James and Faye Eaton Bill Edwards Timothy Edwards Victor Edwards James Elliott Sandra Ellsworth Susan Faulkner Chris Ferguson Parcel Flannery Christine Fletcher James Ford Millard and Norma Francis Bill and Wanda Freeman Mary Freeman Christine Godsey Linda Gooch Maurice Gover John Grubbs Betty Halbrook Edward Ham Bradley Hamblin H. Ray Hammons Gary Hampton Virgil Harmon Debbie Harp Norman Harp Vaughn and Verna Hatcher Begie Hatmaker Kathryn Hayes Tim Henderlight Paul Hendrickson Glennis Hensley Wilma Hensley Thelma Herrin Carter Hooks Delsie Horne James Hough Eunice Howerton Glenna Jackson Charles Jarboe Byron and Brenda Jody Barry Johnson Charles Jones

Ida Mae Judy Jimmy Kamso-Pratt Margaret Karsner John and Gloria Keck Jambut Khorzanoff Jonathan and Kasee Laster Harold Lester Jeffrey Liddle Dorothy Liles Joyce Logan Vernon and Karen Lovett Michael Mace Vester and Anis Mahan Kevin and Karen Maples Paul Martin Lola Matthews Wayne Mattox Dimple McAnelly Geneva McKee B. Harry McKeehan Steve Mondl Robert Moore Sarah Moore Lewis Morris Lawrence Mountjoy Douglas and Wilma Nelson Barbara Okumura William Ott Lora Patterson Tom and Nora Pendergrass Wes and Pam Perkins Margaret Pierce Thomas Potter Carmen Powers Imogene Powers Dennis Risch Zafer and Ann Roback George Roberts Timmy Robinson Patty Ross Leitha Rudolph Cleston Saylor Shelia Saylor Ruth Scott Jack Sellars Jo Anne Sexton Brenda Shafer Arlo Sharp Ben Sharp Earl Siler Harry and Wanda Siler Lucretia Sizemore Maude Skinner Charles Smith Paul and Ann Smith Mark Snider Reecie and Martha Stagnolia Russell Steele Paul David and Brenda Steely Charlene Stephens

Richard Stephens Roy Stewart Geneva Stout Cordelia Strange Linda Sutton Donald Swanson Maryam Tabatabai Clinton Taylor John Taylor Raymond Taylor John Thomas Franklin and Evelyn Tolliver Philip Torres Donald and Almereen Tower James Turpin Daryl Varble Robert Wagoner Edna Walker Dalton and Janis Walters William Walton Tony and Jennifer White William Wilburn Grover and Vicki Wilson Jesse Wilson Lonnie Wilson Robert and Sawantha Witt Joyce Wong Virgil Woods Horace Wright James Wright John Young

Friends of Cumberland College: Annual gifts totaling up to $99 qualify individuals for membership in the Friends of Cumberland College Jerry Abbott Alex Anderson Mark Anderson Jerry and Cynthia Baker Charles Barton Robin Baumgarten William Beil Ruth Blair Michael Blount Jerry and Kathleen Bohman Thomas Branim Roger and Jamie Branscum Janie Brooks David Brown James and Linda Brown Thelma Buell Bill Carlyle Mary Carter Elma Cayton Clifton Centers Allan Chapman

Michael Clark C. Tom and Elaine Cloer Reba Cobb Frank Crabtree Ethel Crawley Anne Criscillis Glenn Denham Rosella Dixon James Douglas Geneva Duncil Joseph and Phyllis Early Dan Egner Steve Fegenbush Julius Fey Simon Fincher Betty Fisher Carl and Donnie Flynn Dreama Fumia John Gilliam Gene Graves Bryon and Carla Green Gary Hall Betty Hammett Ty and Ann Hanson Thomas Harp Robert and Janet Harris Douglas Hawkins Walter Helton Mollie Henderson Thomas Hoggard Joe Holcomb Carl Hoskins Lydia Huber Marlon and Jennifer Hurst Reba Jackson Arthur and Wanda Jeffries Gary and Cathy Jody Donald Jones Garnett Jones John Keith Norma Kelley Lansford and Patricia Lay Charles Layman H. Marlowe Link Virgellen Lovitt C.C. Lowery Charles Mabelitini Claudia Kay Manning Charles and Theda Marlow James Marsee Ralph Maynard Anna Mayne Larry McGeorge Donald and Emily Meadors Edward Mears Mae Miller Bonnie Mitchell Shirley Noble Brenda Orme Harold Patterson

Jimmie Peace Glenna Pennington Dallas and Carolyn Petrey Betty Pierce Darren and Gina Poore Lona Prichard Herbert Proffitt Donnie and Brenda Rains Jonathan Ramey Bernice Renfro Fred Robbins Manuel Romero William Royalty John and Jacqueline Schwinn James Sexton Alvin and Juanita Sharpe Michael and Regina Sharpe Willie Shoupe Walter Shumate Chester and Diane Simpson Joe Smith John Smith Norman Spears Doris Spegal Pamela Stanford Glenn Stephens James Stewart Ann Stout Harvey Strouth Garrett Swain Leo Taylor Joyce Thomas Christen Tomlinson Jami Vallandingham-Hoskins Diana Vandy Eric and Sue Wake Darius Ward Helen Warden James and Joyce Watson Kevin Weihe Dorothy West Ricky Wike Jack and Barbara Wilder Aaron Wright Christina Zhybaj-Kelley

Gifts in Kind: Gifts In Kind are annual gifts of goods and/or services. The college extends appreciation to the following individuals for this significant means of non-monetary support.

Douglas Fortune Marcia Prather Garrett and Marilyn Teague

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Planned Giving Eight Ways to Make a Difference

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f you plan to make a charitable gift by will, please think it through carefully. Then, meet with your attorney to discuss and update your will. Tell him or her exactly what you want to do. Be as clear as possible in describing what you want given to whom.

Here are eight generally accepted ways to make a bequest. You might discuss them with your attorney as you prepare to update your will.

1. Specific bequest. This is a gift of a specific item to a specific beneficiary. For example, “I give my golf clubs to my nephew John.” If that specific property has been disposed of before death, the bequest fails and no claim can be made to any other property. (In other words, John wouldn’t receive the value of the golf clubs instead.)

2. General bequest. This is usually a gift of a stated sum of money.

It will not fail, even if there is not sufficient cash to meet the bequest.

For example, “I give $50,000 to my daughter Mary.” If there is only $2,500 cash in the estate, other assets must be sold to meet the bequest.

3. Contingent bequest. This is a bequest made on the condition that a certain event must occur before distribution to the beneficiary.

For example, “I give $50,000 to my son Joe, provided he enrolls in college before age 21.” A contingent bequest is specific in nature and fails if the condition is not met. (A contingent bequest is also appropriate if you want to name a secondary beneficiary, in case the primary beneficiary doesn’t survive you.)

4. Residuary bequest. This is a gift of all the “rest, residue and remainder” of your estate after all other bequests, debts and taxes have been paid. For example, say you own property worth $500,000 and you intend to give a child $50,000 by specific bequest and leave $450,000 to a spouse through a residuary bequest. If the debts, taxes and expenses are $100,000, there would be only $350,000 left for the surviving spouse. You may prefer to divide your estate according to percentages of the residue (rather than specifying dollar amounts) to ensure that your beneficiaries receive the proportions you desire.

The previous items can apply in the case of bequests to individual heirs or bequests to charitable organizations. The following items are

special considerations when you plan a charitable bequest to help support Cumberland College.

5. Unrestricted bequest. This is a gift for the general purposes of Cumberland College, to be used at the discretion of the college governing board. A gift like this, without conditions attached, is frequently the most useful because it allows the college administration to determine the wisest and most pressing need for the funds at the time of receipt.

6. Restricted bequest. This type of gift allows you to specify how the funds are to be used. Perhaps you have a special purpose or project in mind. If so, it’s best to consult with the college administration before you make your will to be certain your intent can be carried out.

7. Honorary or memorial bequest. This is a gift given “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. Cumberland College will be pleased to honor your request and has many ways to grant appropriate recognition.

8. Endowed bequest. This bequest allows you to restrict the principal of your gift, requiring Cumberland College to hold the funds permanently and use only the investment income they generate.

Creating an endowment in this manner means that your gift can continue to give indefinitely.

Let Us Know We hope you will tell us when you have named Cumberland College in your will. We would very much like the opportunity to thank you for your generosity.

If you prefer to remain anonymous, your gift will be kept completely confidential. However, recognition of your gift can encourage others to do the same. Whatever the case, Cumberland College will honor your wishes, because we appreciate your support immensely. © The Stelter Company The information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney.

Planned Giving Please send me more information about how I can make a bequest through my Will.

Name __________________________________Year of Graduation/Attendance________ Address__________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________ State__________ Zip _____________ Phone ___________________Email_________________________________________ Return this form to: Office of the President Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

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Cumberland College Tribute Program Honor or Memorialize a Loved One What is a Tribute Gift?

How are Tribute Gifts acknowledged?

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 Cumberland College, 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.

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.

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.

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 college. Then the name of the giver and the deceased will be listed in the next issue of 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 provide a lasting legacy for our students as it is used to help provide scholarship and workship assistance, books, supplies, food and housing, and many other supportive services.

Listings reflect Tribute Gifts received, August 1, 2000 through May 16,2001. 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.

Cumberland College Tribute Program Given By:

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Please check the box describing your Tribute Gift and type or print the appropriate information. ❑ Memorial Gift - In Memory of: ❑ Honor Gift - In Honor of: The occasion of my gift is Please send notification of my gift to: Name Address City

Return this form to: Jim Taylor, Cumberland College, 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769

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Tribute Gifts In Memory In Memory Of: Lt. Col. Stephen Armstrong Given By: Mrs. Stephen D. Armstrong In Memory Of: Tabb Bahner Given By: Mr. & Mrs. T. Maxfield Bahner In Memory Of: Ida Mae Baker Given By: Dr. Jeroline Ann Baker In Memory Of: Dr. Howard Boozer Given By: Mr. & Mrs. George Blasco Mrs. Barbara Boozer Windham In Memory Of: Dr. James Boswell Given By: Mrs. J. S. Bell Mrs. Jane M. Wilson In Memory Of: Elwin Breedlove Given By: Ms. Pamela Stanford In Memory Of: Lt. Col. Theodore Clarke Given By: Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Clarke Perritt In Memory Of: Barbara M. Davis Given By: Mrs. Lee H. Webb In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Gilliam, Sr. Given By: Mr. John A. Gilliam In Memory Of: Mr. Roy C. Gilliam, Jr. Given By: Mr. John A. Gilliam In Memory Of: Jeremy Hardin Given By: Ms. Pamela Smith Hardin In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. Begie E. Hatmaker Given By: Mrs. Begie E. Hatmaker Occasion: Their 60th Wedding Anniversary, November 27th In Memory Of: James Earl Hensley Given By: Mrs. Wilma Wells Hensley In Memory Of: John F. Johnston Given By: Mr. & Mrs. E. Watson Day Fairfield National Little League Mrs. James T. McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Craig Prim Mr. & Mrs. Kent J. Prim Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Tracey

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In Memory Of: Vivian M. Johnston Given By: At Home, Incorporated Mr. John F. Johnston Ms. Judith F. Johnston In Memory Of: Oval Jones Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome Mr. & Mrs. Bill Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Lamboy In Memory Of: P. R. Jones Given By: Mr. John R. Moore In Memory Of: Rose Marlowe Given By: Chaplain & Mrs. H. Marlowe Link In Memory Of: Terrell Mays Given By: Mrs. Gail S. Mays In Memory Of: Jason Minkin Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry I. Minkin In Memory Of: Emma McPherson Given By: Miss Ida Janie Hall Mr. Andrew Ottmon Abbott Ms. Ellen Claire Allen Alpha Gamma State, Phi Chapter Dr. Jeroline Ann Baker Dr. Roger D. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Otis W. Cordell Mrs. Anne Criscillis Mrs. Sharon Lynne Douglas Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Early, Sr. Miss Barbara Elder Mr. & Mrs. Paul Estes Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Ms. Martha Miller Henemier Dr. Betty J. Herron Dr. & Mrs. David N. Huff Dr. Martha R. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Mountjoy Mrs. Eva Norman Dr. Cynthia P. Norton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Norwood Mrs. Robert L. Palmer Mrs. Norma Brock Patrick Ms. Waldeen D. Pearson Mr. & Mrs. Lester Pederson Mr. & Mrs. John A. Peterson Ms. Patricia S. Prewitt Dr. & Mrs. George G. Ramey

Mrs. Bernice Renfro Mr. & Mrs. A. Dewey Sanders Mrs. Carolyn Siler Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Mrs. Louise B. Tipton Mr. & Mrs. Shannon Warmoth Mrs. Jane M. Wilson Mrs. Chester R. Young, Sr. In Memory Of: Bessie Janet Meekins Given By: Mrs. Jane M. Wilson In Memory Of: Edythe Nicholson Melton Given By: Mr. Glenn W. Denham In Memory Of: Rita Moore Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Bob Barlow Bishop United Methodist Church Mrs. Alice Bowling & Family Mr. & Mrs. John L. Buie Mr. & Mrs. Larry C. Cloyd Mr. & Mrs. William H. Crouch, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Roy A. Dobyns Mrs. Sharon Lynne Douglas Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Early, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James E. Ford Mr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Gaeddert Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Johnson Ms. Marilyn Juett Mr. & Mrs. Dean A. Kaufman Mr. & Mrs. James R. Lykins Mrs. Kay Manning Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Mills Mr. & Mrs. Ernest A. Nagel Mr. & Mrs. John A. Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Ramsey Ms. Carolyn R. Redding Mr. Ronald H. Rich Southern Region Air Traffic Division Ms. Julia V. Stowe Mrs. G. W. Switzer Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake Mr. & Mrs. James H. Williams In Memory Of: Dr. Kenimer H. Morgan Given By: Mrs. Kenimer H. Morgan In Memory Of: Milton Murphey Given By: Mr. & Mrs. George Aoto Mr. & Mrs. R. Lee Bivins Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome

Dr. & Mrs. Ferrell Carnes Mrs. Jo Florence Cordell Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Glenn Miss Ida Janie Hall Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Mr. & Mrs. John M. Hay Mr. Willis A. Hickey Mr. & Mrs. Frank A. Hooper, III Miss Emma McPherson Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Payne Dr. & Mrs. George G. Ramey Dr. Jonathan E. Ramey Mr. & Mrs. Jon Rice Mr. & Mrs. James Burton Sexton Ms. Jane M. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Dale Thorne Versailles Baptist Church Martha Murphey Baptist Women Elizabeth K. Perkins Circle of the Williamsburg First Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Worthy Dr. & Mrs. Harold R. Wortman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt

Given By: Mrs. Carolyn Siler In Memory Of: Don Ray Smith Given By: Mrs. Martha Smith In Memory Of: Paul Gentry Smith, 193940 Graduate Given By: His Family In Memory Of: Reverend Robert W. South Given By: Mr. Donald Bruce South Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. South

In Memory Of: John E. Renfro Given By: Ms. Lola Matthews Mrs. Lee H. Webb

In Memory Of: Doris Spafford Given By: Mrs. Jo Ann Chitwood Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Charles Clark Cumberland College Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Edward Fish Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Johnson Captain Donald Brooke Jones Mrs. Garnett Beach Jones Mr. & Mrs. William M. Martin Ms. Lola Matthews Mrs. Mae E. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Mitchell Ms. Edna C. Morrell Mrs. Robert L. Palmer Drs. Dallas & Carolyn Petrey Dr. & Mrs. George G. Ramey Dr. Jonathan E. Ramey Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Ms. Jane M. Taylor Dr. Leo Randall Taylor Mrs. John L. Turnblazer Mrs. Lee H. Webb Dr. Eugene M. West

In Memory Of: Dr. Fred Roth Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett

In Memory Of: Sue Stephens Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Harold R. Wortman

In Memory Of: Sara Katherine Scent Given By: Mrs. Jane M. Wilson

In Memory Of: John Stott Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Jones, Jr.

In Memory Of: Ann Renfro Shelley Given By: Mr. Harold E. Lester Ms. Lola Matthews

In Memory Of: John Sullivan Given By: Dr. Wallace Sullivan

In Memory Of: Charles Osborne Given By: Dr. & Mrs. James C. Oaks In Memory Of: Cora Beams Paterson Given By: Mr. William Paterson In Memory Of: Samantha Walker Prewitt Given By: Ms. Ruth Frey

In Memory Of: Dewey & Blanche Shelton Given By: Ms. Wilma Ruth Frey In Memory Of: Eugene & Lowell Siler

In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Mr. William Reed Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Arman J. Buettner Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Caudill Mrs. Barbara Bullitt Christian

Cumberland College Women’s Club Rev. & Mrs. Joe E. Early, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Fish Mr. & Mrs. Bill Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Edwin C. Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Mr. Harold E. Lester Mr. Curtis R. Lynch Dr. & Mrs. Wallace R. Maples Mr. John W. Marsee Miss Emma McPherson Dr. & Mrs. James C. Oaks Mr. & Mrs. Olin O. Taylor In Memory Of: Dr. Vallandingham Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett In Memory Of: Ethel Warfield Given By: Mrs. John Clines Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Clines In Memory Of: Joseph Warfield Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Clines Ms. Betty Kovarek Mr. & Mrs. John L. Mabelitini, Sr. Lt. Co l. & Mrs. Charles F. Mabelitini In Memory Of: Earl Watson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Baker Mr. & Mrs. Roger J. Cloutier Mr. & Mrs. R. Lamar Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Donsbach Mr. & Mrs. William Edwards Mr. & Mrs. Dan Egner Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Goins Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Mr. & Mrs. Ken Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Tom Harp Nettie Keisling K-25 Federal Credit Union, Kingston, TN K-25 Federal Credit Union, Knoxville, TN K-25 Federal Credit Union, Oak Ridge, TN Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Leek Mr. & Mrs. Carl Payne Mr. & Mrs. Chris A. Pickett Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Powers

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Tribute Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Warren Prator Mr. & Mrs. James S. Robertson Mr. Edward B. Silberstein Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Stabin Ms. Audrey Stelson University of Cincinnati Radiology Department Mrs. Melissa Willis Watkins Mrs. Evelyn E. Watson In Memory Of: Thelma Wilkerson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Pennington In Memory Of: Joie Rose Womack, ‘42 Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ottmon Abbott In Memory Of: Joan Walker Wood Given By: Mr. & Mrs. James Howard Watson In Memory Of: Phyllis Richardson Wood Given By: Mrs. Amelia Wood Carey Mr. Sid M. Peavley Mrs. Mary Wood Stewart The St. Petersburg Times

In Honor In Honor Of: William F. Baker Given By: Mrs. Leitha B. Rudolph Occasion: Birthday In Honor Of: Rev. Mike Caudill Given By: Mrs. J. S. Bell In Honor Of: Bill Freeman Given By: Reverend Harry L. Turner In Honor Of: Gene Groleau Given By: Christen Lynne Tomlinson In Honor Of: Naomi Harp Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp In Honor Of: Richard Calvin Hensley Given By: Mr. Dickinson T. Guiler In Honor Of: David Nickell Huff Given By: Mrs. Shanna Huff Elliott Mr. & Mrs. James David Huff, II Mr. & Mrs. Rex Huff

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In Honor Of: Emma McPherson Given By: Mrs. Norma Brock Patrick Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt Occasion: Birthday In Honor Of: Elizabeth Osborne Given By: Dr. & Mrs. James C. Oaks

C.C. ALUMNI ...

THEY’RE EVERYWHERE!

In Honor Of: Dr. G. W. Reeves Given By: Rev. Harry L. Turner

Here is a story about a chance encounter between C.C. grads…

In Honor Of: Buena Riley Given By: Mr. William H. Riley

On January 8, 2001 my wife, Lori, and I were honeymooning on the island of Maui, Hawaii. A planned event on our honeymoon was to take the celebrated Haleakala bike tour that includes a 10,000foot ascent to the summit of Maui’s highest mountain in a van to watch the most beautiful sunrise imaginable.

While awaiting the sunrise from the Haleakala rangers station at 5:00 a.m., I mention to our tour guide the “moonbow phenomenon” that occurs in Kentucky. Immediately, the two people standing next to Lori and I spoke up to say that there is a moonbow that occurs in a location near the college they attended. I inquired, and they both said that they had graduated from Cumberland College. It turns out that Clayton G. Hill, Class of 1979, and his sister, Debbie Hill Flynn, Class of 1978, were standing next to us. Clayton lives and works on the Hawaiian Islands and they were visiting Maui together.

We took a few moments to visit before witnessing the most spectacular sunrise ever. Before leaving we exchanged contact information.

— David Bergman, Class of 1989

In Honor Of: Doris Spafford Given By: Ms. Ethel C. Donohew In Honor Of: B., Oma & Gaye Stephens Given By: Christen Lynne Tomlinson In Honor Of: Bob, Jenny & Nicole Stephens Given By: Christen Lynne Tomlinson In Honor Of: Jim & Dinah Taylor Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt Occasion: Their birthdays In Honor Of: Frances Tomlinson Given By: Christen Lynne Tomlinson In Honor Of: Ron, Mary & Ben Tomlinson Given By: Christen Lynne Tomlinson In Honor Of: Joseph B. Warfield Given By: Perrysburg First Baptist Church Ms. Rudy Thoreson Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Vidra

Do you have a story about a chance encounter with another alum? Send it to the Office of Alumni Services and you may find it printed in an upcoming issue of the Cumberland Today.

In Memory: Dr. Mack Roberts Beloved Physician and Alumnus

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beloved physician and Cumberland alumnus, Dr. Mack Roberts, of Monticello, KY, passed away on March 5, 2001, at the age of 97.

Dr. Roberts provided medical care to patients throughout Kentucky’s Wayne, Pulaski, Clinton, and McCreary counties for 61 years, going to remote hills and hollows to deliver babies, proDr. Mack Roberts vide vaccinations, and care for generations of family members. When there was no hospital at all in Wayne County, Dr. Roberts and his wife, Alma Dolen Roberts, opened their home on Main Street in Monticello to the sick and injured for treatment. They accepted patients at all hours of the day and night, sometimes turning their home into a makeshift emergency room. No patient was ever turned away.

Dr. Mack Roberts earned a degree from Cumberland College in 1926 and his medical degree in 1932 from the University of Louisville College of Medicine. He came home to Wayne County to serve as county health officer, where the job of the vaccinating children against common diseases because a personal crusade. He opened his private practice in Monticello in 1939.

He once told an interviewer that the most important medical

instrument he could imagine was his Jeep, which he used to make house calls to patients across the region’s most remote areas. He would take the Jeep as far as the road would take him, then sometimes climb atop a mule or horse to travel the rest of the way.

Over the years, “Doc” Roberts delivered 4,250 babies — about 90 percent of them delivered in the patients’ home. For his work, he charged what the patient could afford, and sometimes that meant no payment at all.

His career has been fondly remembered in two books chronicling his life. One book, entitled Doc, was written by his greatnephew, the Rev. Howard W. Roberts, and published in 1987.

Another book, written by his wife, Alma, was recently published under the title House Calls: Memoirs of Life with a Kentucky Doctor.

As recently as last fall “Doc” and Alma Roberts made public appearances to sign the memoir.

Dr. Roberts retired from his practice on July 1, 1993, just before his 90th birthday. Since that time he had served as a director of the Monticello Banking Company.

Dr. Mack Roberts had frequently said that he was put on Earth for a reason: to serve the Lord and to serve his fellow man. It was a basic abiding principle that he carried with him throughout his 97 years. His selfless devotion to his community, his patients and his family has left an indelible legacy for the people of Kentucky and the nation.

In Memory: Doris Spafford Dedicated Alumnae Touched Many Lives

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oris Jean Spafford passed away on August 22, 2000, at her home in Ocala, FL. A memorial service was held on August 28, 2000 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Ocala.

Doris was a 1950 graduate of Cumberland College and a 1952 graduate of Carroll College in Waukesha, WI, where she received a bachelor of Doris Spafford science degree in math. Doris also attended Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky for further educational pursuits.

From 1953 until 1974 she taught school in Wisconsin and Illinois. In 1974, Doris began a 20-year career with the Williamsburg Independent School District (KY) where she taught math and other subjects until her retirement in 1994.

Since her graduation from Cumberland, Doris was a very active

member of the Cumberland College Alumni Association having served three separate, three-year terms as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors. She was twice elected as president of the Alumni Board and served three years for each term of office.

Whether serving as an active member of the Alumni Board or as an interested alumnae, Doris was always actively providing her input and resources to assist Cumberland College in meeting the needs of students. She was instrumental in setting and helping to reach a $50,000 goal for an Alumni Board of Director’s Endowed Scholarship Fund. In addition, she was constantly challenging and leading the other members of her graduating class to use their resources to assist the college.

A memorial service for Doris was held during Homecoming in October as the class of 1950 gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from Cumberland. Many of her classmates joined with co-workers from the Williamsburg Independent School District and other Cumberland College friends to celebrate Doris’ life and recognize her commitment to Cumberland College and the many students and other individuals that her life has touched.

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Class Notes 1950’s Betty L. Seigel (‘50) is president of Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA., and has recently been selected to receive the 2001 Administrative Leadership Award from the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education.

John P. Moore (‘53) resides in Las Vegas, NV. He is a retired technical engineer.

James D. Turpin (‘56) is a retired superintendent of schools and currently resides in Zebulon, GA.

James D. Monhollen (‘69) is a financial advisor for American Express in Medina, OH.

1970’s Kenneth Kelley (‘70) is a certified public accountant in Somerset, KY. Carol Janet Noonan (‘70) is a database administrator for Reynolds & Reynolds in Dayton, OH. Janet E. Boyce (‘71) is a computer instructor for Lawrence County (KY) Schools.

1960’s Richard C. Hensley (‘64) retired in 1992 as principal of West Carrollton Jr. High School, West Carrollton, OH.

W. Curtis Bruce (‘71) was appointed as assistant director of Scott County Schools, July 1, 2000.

Mike Leak (‘67) resides in Grand Haven, MI. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Anderson University (IN). He is an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance.

Carlotta (Travis) Bartleman (‘72) is currently self-employed as a web designer and an Internet management specialist. She resides in Paducah, KY.

Sherry (Bartley) Wright (‘72) is employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN. Claude McKiddy (‘74) resides in Big Spring, TX. He is a special education director at Crane Independent School District in Crane, TX. Rosemary (Hicks) Gilbert (‘75) is a business teacher at Harlan Independent High School in Harlan, KY. Eva Susan Estep (‘76) is teaching physical education in Loyall, KY. James K. Hardy (‘77) is an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Akron (OH).

David Clinkenbeard (‘79) is a historical preservation program administrator in Frankfort, KY. Debra Peterson (‘79) has been married for twenty-two years and has two boys, Jonathan, 13, and Ryan, 5. Her husband is in the Navy

CLASS CHALLENGE

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member of the class of 1991 has pledged to Class Challenge contribute $40,000 Yes, I’ll meet the challenge. before their 50th class reunion in 2041. Scott Enclosed is my gift of $ ________________ Burleigh, a vice president at First Enclosed is my pledge of $_______________ to be paid monthly over the next _____ months National Bank Mortgage in northern Kentucky, plans to conName ___________________________________ Year of Graduation/Attendance_____ tribute $1,000 per year, in quarterly installments, for the next 40 Address ________________________________________________________________ years and wants to challenge City ___________________________________ State__________ Zip _____________ other members of the class of 1991 to make an annual gift as Phone __________________________________________________________________ well. Burleigh is a current memReturn Coupon to: Class Challenge ber of the Cumberland College Office of Alumni Services, Cumberland College Alumni Board of Directors and 6178 College Station Drive he resides in Villa Hills, KY. Williamsburg, KY 40769 Burleigh’s challenge is also extended to other graduating classes to encourage members of those classes to make annual gifts to support the college.

Which class can have the greatest percentage of members participating in this challenge? Future issues of the Cumberland Today will list the names of people who make contributions by their class years. Why not take up the challenge and be counted with others in your class by making a contribution to support Cumberland College?

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and they have lived all throughout the U.S. They currently reside in Saint Marys, GA. Tony Wilburn (‘79) is a certified public accountant in Eubank, KY.

1980’s Carl Coalson (‘80) has just received his masters of education degree in varying exceptionalities from Nova Southeastern University. He, his wife Mary (‘79) and son, Eric, reside in Ponce Inlet, FL. Nina (Hicks) Prewitt (‘80) is employed by the Whitley County Board of Education in Williamsburg, KY.

Keith Gannon (‘85) and his wife, Georgetta Gannon (‘85) are partners in Boneal, Incorporated, a contracted manufacturing company near Mt. Sterling, KY. Keith serves as the president and Georgetta is the financial officer.

Velva J. (Pennington) Barker (‘85) teaches Pre-Calculus and Algebra II at Knox Central High School in Barbourville, KY. James Robert Kahl (‘85) serves as a financial controller in Hoopeston, IL. Mike Monroe (‘85) serves as assistant pastor of music, education and outreach at First Baptist Church in West Carrollton, OH.

Linda M. Thornton (‘80) is working for Biomass Processing Technology Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL.

Julia Rollins (‘85) is a nurse at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, KY.

Glenn Hall (‘81) is a certified public accountant in Corbin, KY.

Essam Ackleh (‘86) is now employed at Hewlett-Packard in Georgia.

David Moss (‘81) is serving as pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Seymour, IN.

Jeffrey T. Burdette (‘86) is the county attorney for Rockcastle County, KY. His office is in Mt. Vernon.

Ralph Stephens (‘81) is a certified public accountant in Corbin, KY. Clifford Earl Curington (‘82) resides in Green Coves Springs, FL. He is employed by the U.S. Department of Defense in Jacksonville, FL.

Sally Christian ‘87, has been named as Teacher of the Year for 2001 by the Kentucky Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children (KyCEC). She teaches at Keavy Elementary School, Keavy, KY

Ron Dingus (‘82) is a professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, LA.

Rosa Combs (‘87) resides in London, KY, and is employed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Janice Ann Manning (‘82) is a production analyst at American Greeting Corporation in Corbin, KY.

J. Douglas Adkins (‘87) is a minister of youth and activities at Madison Baptist Church in Madison, GA.

Terry L. Wagnon (‘83) is teaching fifth grade in Dalton, GA. He is married and has one son and one daughter. He became an ordained minister in October 1998 and serves as minister to children at his church.

Joseph Kent (‘87) is a science teacher for the Master’s Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He was selected as Teacher of the Year for 2001.

John R. Taylor (‘83) is a teacher at Pasco Middle School in Dade City, FL. He is pursuing his doctorate in education at University of South Florida.

Melissa (Bryant) Stewart (‘87) is an estate planning attorney in Lexington, KY. Amy Ackleh (‘88) is an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Samantha Cooper (‘88) is an emergency room nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lexington, KY. Annette L. (Locke) Gray (‘88) married Kevin Gray in 1995 and they have three children- Calista Angele, 10, Paul Luke, 9, and Andrea Kaye, 7. She is a special education teacher for Clark-Shawnee School District, in Springfield, OH. Jeff Renshaw (‘88) resides in Kettering, OH. He is the head football coach at Fairmont High School.

Ergun Michael Caner (‘89) is an assistant professor of Systematic Theology and Church History at Criswell College in Dallas, TX. Beth (Miller) Hamm (‘89) is a project manager for Commonwealth Technology Inc. in Lexington, KY. Claude Hoffman (‘89) is pastor at Lakeside Baptist Church in Somerset, KY. Terry A. Roberts (‘89) is the minister of youth and church activities at First Baptist Church in Atmore, AL.

1990’s Angela (Beaty) Bailey (‘90) is an assistant manager for Y.A.T. Employees Credit Union in Lenoir City, TN. Steve Collins (‘90) is a supervisor and investigator with the Tennessee Department of Children & Social Work.

Kimberly Reynard (‘90) is working as a registered nurse in Dayton, OH. Jeffrey Sharpe (‘90) works for TECO Coal Company in Corbin, KY. Alissa Huckabee Smitley (‘90) is a practicing veterinarian in Michigan.

Roger Branscum, Jr. (‘91) is a process improvement security and systems manager for Milliken & Company, at American Bag Corporation in Stearns, KY.

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Class Notes Amon Couch (‘91) is principal of Williamsburg Independent Middle and High Schools in Williamsburg, KY. Russ Dancer (‘91) is attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Midge Feltner (‘91) is a social worker with the Williamsburg Housing Authority in Williamsburg, KY. Jonathan Laster (‘91) teaches part-time and provides legal publishing assistance for the University of Ashland (OH).

Troy D. Shelton (‘91) resides in Springfield, KY., with his wife and his four boys. He is the pastor of River of Life Community Church in Springfield.

Roger Alan Smith (‘91) is serving on a NSF Teaching Fellowship while finishing his Ph.D. program in biology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Dawn Malugin Allen ‘94, was named Teacher of the Year by the Corbin (KY) City Industrial League. She teaches at Corbin middle school.

Brad Hall (‘94) is the director of the Southeastern Kentucky Area Health Education Center in Berea, KY. Stephanie Hammock (‘94) is teaching Science at Rockcastle County High School in Mt. Vernon, KY. She is also the academic team advisor.

Joey Frencl (‘93) is teaching AP Calculus at Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL.

James Byers (‘95) resides in High Point, NC. He is in charge of Internet Sales at Crescent Ford.

Rose Fox (‘95) is employed at Southwestern Ohio Legal Services in Lancaster, OH.

Donna (Ridenour) Yeargin (‘95) is a school psychologist for the Henry County (KY) Public School System.

Michael Markham (‘94) is a statistical analyst (actuary) for Prudential Insurance.

Lisa Farrish (‘93) teaches Math, Bible, and Guitar at Christ Presbyterian Academy, in Nashville, TN.

John Scott Brady (‘95) resides in LaFollette, TN. He received a masters of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in May 2000.

Albert Wayne Jones (‘94) is the pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Danville, IL.

Samer S. Ackleh (‘92) received his Ph. D. in Metallurgic Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 1999.

Angie Stevens (‘92) currently resides in Louisville, KY, where she is a statistical analyst for the William M. Mercer Company.

Jennifer Dawn Atkins (‘95) is the housing office secretary for the New College, of the University of South Florida.

Zunaid “Echo” Haroon (‘95) is a consultant at Seibel Systems where he provides technical and project management.

Shannon Mahurin (‘94) has completed a Ph.D. at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Steven Andre Newell (‘92) works for the Executive Office of the Governor in Frankfort, KY. He is the deputy director for Appalachian development.

Jeffrey Leon Yount (‘94) is a systems specialist at Imperial Products in Richmond, IN.

Lonnie Ingle (‘94) is employed at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, working with Hematology/Oncology patients.

Candi (Ward) Williams (‘91) works for Mirant Americas Energy Marketing in Atlanta, GA.

Jamie (Back) Branscum (‘92) is working as a 4-H / youth development assistant with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services in McCreary County, KY.

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David Todd Hurst (‘93) is the president of Premier Auto Sales, Inc. in Barbourville, KY. Anthony Glenn Dillander (‘94) is a registered nurse, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX.

Travis Rhoden (‘94) is an editor for J. J. Keller and Associates in Neenah, WI. Bonnie Sawyers (‘94) is a support coordinator for Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center in Corbin, KY. Nancy Carol Stokes (‘94 & ‘99) is a special education teacher for the Claiborne County (TN) School System.

Michael Lane Wilson (‘94) is minister to middle school students at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. He and his wife, Missy, have three sons, Dyllan, Lane, and Eli. H. Dale Winkler (‘94) is a business teacher in the Fayette County (KY) school system and is a state advisor for Future Business Leaders of America.

Christopher Donald Talley (‘95) is the pastor at Glendale Presbyterian Church in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Tom Wheeler (‘95) has started his second year of residency as an OB/GYN in Greenville, S.C. Jason Eric Christman (‘96) is the senior programmer/analyst for Interval International in Miami, FL. Stephen Corneal Fuller (‘96) is a financial auditor for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY. Elizabeth Nicole (Gastineau) Branch (‘96) is director of student services for the physics department at the University of Michigan.

James Hulgan (‘96) is working as operations management with Bay West Paper Co. in Harrodsburg, KY. Misti Lea (Honeycutt) Jones (‘96) is currently working at Mikar Pharmaceuticals.

Robert Stephens (‘96) is working as a public defender in Somerset, KY.

Jerry Synder (‘97) is a quality engineer at Aisin Automotive Casting.

Jenna Bishop (‘99) is attending graduate school in California as a library science student.

Eric Alan Thornsbury (‘96) works for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C.

Christen Lynne Tomlinson (‘97) is the head tennis coach and Counseling Center intern at Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, TN.

Joseph Michael Dodridge (‘99) is teaching music at Dayton Christian High School in Dayton, OH.

Stephen Young (‘96) teaches mathematics at McCreary Central High School in Stearns, KY. Tony Brady (‘97) is currently working for the Tennessee Cooperative Fishery Research Unit.

Marie Loanne Cajuste (‘97) moved to Florida and recently opened her own business.

Jill Gross (‘97) is the partnership leader for the National Heart Attack Alert Program, at the American Institute for Research in Silver Springs, MD. Jeff Harris (‘97) is in the Navy and is currently stationed in Hawaii.

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Wendy (Mitchell) McCamish (‘97) resides in Knoxville, TN., where she is a banking analyst for Home Federal Bank of TN. Sherri McGeorge (‘97) works for Vaughn Melton Engineers in Middlesboro, KY. Kelly (Partin) Miller (‘97) is employed by the Kentucky Highlands Corporation in London, KY. Gail Eileen Rector (‘97) received her masters in student affairs from Western Kentucky University.

Darrel Rewis (‘97) received a master of arts in Christian education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in December 2000.

He currently serves as minister of singles and recreation at First Baptist Church in Duluth, GA. Kim (Cloud) Rewis (‘97) received a master of arts in education from Texas Christian University in December 2000.

Jonathan Wood Thomas (‘97) is the senior buyer for Indianapolis Water Co. in Indianapolis, IN. Timothy David Wilson (‘97) is employed at Capital One Services, Inc. in Allen, VA. He works as a SAS programmer.

Carole Colleen Wells (‘97) is a Spanish teacher at Cherokee High School in Cherokee, NC. Karen Armes (‘98) is teaching at Bath County High School (KY).

Daniel Richard Blevins (‘98) is a music teacher at Millennium Community School in Columbus, OH. Lara Christine (Stancil) Brewer (‘98) is an assistant controller at Jones Petroleum, Inc. in Jackson, GA. Jennifer Cox (‘98) is currently teaching in McCreary County, KY. Carol York Ford (‘98) teaches English at Wayne County High School in Monticello, KY. She is also working toward certification as a school librarian.

Phillip Ritchey (‘98) is attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Chris Stephenson (‘98) is an oracle applications developer at Herff-Jones, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. Story Robbins Stringer (‘98) is teaching mathematics and physics at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR. Jasper Benjamin VanNes (‘98) is a computer specialist and assistant manager for Rentway, Inc. in Frankfort, KY.

Juanita LeAnna (Hardin) Hensley (‘99) is a special education teacher for Lawrence County Schools in Louisa, KY. Roger Dale Hensley (‘99) is working as an intranet developer for Applied Card Systems in Huntington, WV. Susanna Kelley (‘99) is teaching Kindergarten at Powell Elementary School in Powell, TN. Shawn Everett King (‘99) is currently earning his MBA at Xavier University.

Tamara Mick (‘99) is working on her masters in Criminal Justice at Tennessee State University.

Candace Perry (‘99) is in the masters program in medical physics at the University of Kentucky.

Kelvin Perry (‘99) is currently in medical school at the University of Louisville.

Jason Price (‘99) is currently attending law school at Regents University in Virginia Beach, VA. Allison (Wedding) Lay (‘99) is a sales associate for DeRoyal Sports Medicine supplies in Powell, TN. Joseph Richard Martin (‘99) resides in Williamsburg, KY. He is a support coordinator at independent opportunities in London, KY. Chris Stephens (‘99) passed his preliminaries for his Ph.D. work in mathematics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Laura Thompson (‘99) is currently a math teacher at Pulaski County High School in Somerset, KY. April Vermillion (‘99) is currently attending Denver Seminary.

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Class Notes 2000

Larry Cleveland Jones (‘00) works as a territory manager for Carolina Discount Tobacco, Inc. in Mooresburg, TN.

Stephen Daniel Brown (‘92) and Ana Carolina Gois were married on May 12, 2000.

Anthony Martin (‘00) is teaching and coaching in Newberry, SC.

Angie Stevens (‘92) and Scott Weigel were married on February 22, 2000.

Velma LaVonne Birdwell (‘00) is currently working with the Laurel Grocery Company in London, KY.

Jennifer Morgan (‘00) is a Peace Corps volunteer and is currently living in El Salvador, C.A.

Lisa Farrish (‘93) and Ken Landers were married on July 4, 1998.

Kim Brennenstuhl (‘00) is enrolled in Chase Law School.

Stacey Smith (‘00) started her masters in epidemiology at the University of Tennessee, Memphis.

Andrew Abbott (‘94) and Jamie Harral were married on December 4, 1999.

Amie Broughton (‘00) is teaching Mathematics at Clinton High School in Clinton, TN.

Melissa Thomas (‘00) is working for Burns International Security Services in Raleigh, NC., as a financial manager.

Kimberly Cloud (‘97) and Darrel Rewis (‘97) were married in June 1998.

Brent Lee Benning (‘00) is currently working as a forensic scientist with the Kentucky State Police at the Southeastern Regional Lab in London, KY.

Leigh Brown (‘00) is working for Lear Corporation in Michigan.

Brad Collins (‘00) is attending graduate school at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and working as teaching assistant in the chemistry department.

Stephen Wargacki (‘00) started graduate school in Polymer Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Allison Wedding (‘99) married Victor Lay on October 28, 2000.

Deaths Helen B. White (‘46) passed away January 2001.

Velma Birdwell (‘00) married Michael Raymond Hampton on October 7, 2000.

James Donald Cooper (‘00) is currently enrolled in dental school at the University of Kentucky.

Bessie Janet Meekins Loring (‘56) passed away January 2001.

Sonny Harrison (‘00) and Jennifer Roberts were married on December 30, 2000.

Cathy Duty (‘00) is teaching mathematics and coaching softball in Valley Station, KY.

Edith Leeper Bogaard (‘53) passed away February 21,1998.

Amie Louise Higginbotham (‘00) and Christopher Roger Bowlin were married on December 9, 2000.

Erika Flachskam (‘00) has started her masters in graphic design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Joe Pierce (‘62) passed away January 2001.

Amy Ford (‘00) is teaching mathematics at Corbin High School in Corbin, KY.

Raymond Lawrence, assistant to the president and religion professor (1972-81), passed away April 26, 2001.

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Chris Stephens (‘99) married Heather Waggoner in July 2000.

Nathan Hale (‘00) is a graduate student at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pursuing a masters in Public Health.

Lucretia Skinner Vance Gates (‘45) and Amos Carlisle Gates were married on February 24, 2001.

Sonny Harrison (‘00) is an assistant manager for Quality Logic in Lexington, KY.

David Swope Bergman (‘89) and Lori Covington were married on January 6, 2001.

Simeon Hodges (‘00) has a physics teaching assistantship and is in the masters program in medical physics at the University of Kentucky.

Donnie Kevin Grimes (‘89) and Kellye Michelle Jamison (‘99) were married on November 27, 2000.

Elizabeth Ruth (Iles) Lewis (‘00) is teaching in Claiborne County, TN.

Roger Branscum, Jr. (‘91) and Jamie Back (‘92) were married on April 10, 1998.

Elizabeth Ruth Iles (‘00) and Johnny B. Lewis (‘99) were married July 15, 2000.

Births Deb (Seckel) House (‘92) and her husband Sheldon are the proud parents of Elizabeth Grace, born December 1999.

Beecher Lawrence Johnson (‘92) and his wife welcome the arrival of their son, Ian Beecher.

Tom Wheeler (‘95) and Kara Falvey Wheeler (‘98) welcomed their child, Chase Thomas, born July 28, 2000.

Barbara Mae Grace (‘99) and Kevin Grace (‘98) welcomed their son, Noah Gavin Grace, to the family on April 3, 2000.

Fire Damages Gatliff Building Renovation and Restoration Efforts Begin Immediately

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Structural damage from the fire was con- college president Dr. Jim Taylor, who was illiamsburg fire officials were alerted to a fire in tained to the attic area above the Gatliff contacted about the fire while out of the the Dr. Ancil Gatliff Chapel. The interior of the chapel sustained state on college business. “I am additionalMemorial Building at smoke and water damage. An impressive ly grateful for the efforts of the administraapproximately 7:58 a.m. on Saturday, June pipe organ, that was installed when the tion and staff as they dealt with this situa16, 2001. Members of the college adminis- building was constructed, was also destroyed. tion,” added Taylor.

Renovation and restoration efforts began tration and staff were just beginning the sec- In addition, water damaged the flooring in immediately upon receiving approval from ond day of a summer orientation program for the main corridor.

“First and foremost we are truly thankful the state fire marshal. It is hoped that these prospective students when smoke from the that no one was injured in this fire; build- efforts will completed prior to the beginning fire was noticed and reported.

The Gatliff Building was constructed ings can be replaced but lives cannot,” states of the fall semester in August. in 1955 and is a centerpiece of the college campus. Administrative Gatliff Memorial Building Restoration offices are housed in the building Please find enclosed my enclosed gift for the restoration of the Gatliff Memorial Building. along with an impressive chapel and several classrooms.

The Gatliff Memorial Chapel was completely renovated in 1992.

The renovation included the installation of beautiful stained glass windows that depict events in the life of Christ and the history of the college. An additional renovation project including the main corridor was completed earlier this year.

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