The Magazine for Cumberland College Alumni and Friends
Summer 2002
2001-2002 ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Estes ’90, President Williamsburg, KY L.C. Madron ’64, President-Elect Lake City, TN
Service Please... Rick Fleenor ’85 Director of Alumni Services Good customer service is generally expected at restaurants, hotels, theme parks, and various other retail enterprises. After all, in many of these cases money is involved and why shouldn’t
Nick Greiwe ’74, Past President Corbin, KY
one expect the best when one is paying for it? Many industries are judged on the basis of serv-
Danny Jones ’76, Secretary Corbin, KY
area. For individuals like you and me, service can also be an attitude or a way of life. Neither
TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2002 Lee Bishop ’70 Radcliff, KY Vince Henley ’92 Ft. Wright, KY Ralph Lipps ’70 London, KY
ice. Companies and organizations either rise or fall according to how well they perform in this approach to service goes unnoticed. A noted Christian author once asked the question, “How’s Your Serve?” His book didn’t reveal the secrets to a better tennis game, as the title might imply. Instead, it encouraged readers to consider this question for themselves as a basis for evaluating their level of commitment to serving God and serving others. According to Mark 10:43 & 44, one’s level of greatness is directly linked to one’s level of service. Dr. Jim Taylor, our college president, often expresses the idea that, “the greatest way to spend one’s life is to invest it in something that will out last it.” That quote also speaks about service. Recently, a friend shared with me the following quote by Edgar A. Guest, that speaks to one’s sense of purpose and initiative. I think it also speaks well to the issue of service:
Terry Wagnon ’83 Dalton, GA
“You are the fellow who has to decide whether to do it or toss it aside.
TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2003
Whether to try for the goal that’s afar or just contented to stay where you are.
Andy Abbott ’94 Louisville, KY Teri Foltz ’75 Ft. Thomas, KY
Take it or leave it; here’s something to do. Just think it over; it’s all up to you” Cumberland’s mission statement indicates that “the college continues to strive to foster in its
Mary Doyle Johnson ’49 Lexington, KY
students a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the search for truth and a deepened responsi-
Robert Kellough ’75 Fairfield, OH
to service on the part of the college, our students, professors, and alumni. Much has been accom-
TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2004 Susan Hawkins ’87 Greenville, KY
bility toward mankind.” This issue of Cumberland Today attempts to highlight this commitment plished on the part of these individuals yet, where service is concerned, there are new opportunities every day. Won’t you join us in our commitment to service? There are many ways to do so. Perhaps you could send a financial gift for one of our building renovation projects or to provide financial assistance for students. Perhaps you could help provide clothing, building materials or other assistance for our Mountain Outreach program or even volunteer to work on one of the construction proj-
Mike Sewell ’72 Corbin, KY
ects. Your assistance in these areas will help us continue to make a difference in the lives of others. Please consider how you might help and contact us today.
V.L. Stonecipher ’66 Clinton, TN
It could be that you are already making a difference by serving in your part of the world. If this is the case, please let us know so that we can share this with others.
Brenda Phillips West ’73 Andersonville, TN
On the Cover: The photos on the cover depict Cumberland College students who were involved in this summer’s Mountain Outreach construction projects. See related story on page 10.
Cumberland TODAY Table of Contents Dr. Joe Early Retires .................................................................................2 Dr. Donald Good .......................................................................................3 New Vice President for Academic Affairs Dedication of Hutton Hall ..........................................................................4 T.J. Roberts Dining Hall.............................................................................5
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Dr. Joe Early Retires 33 Years of Dedicated Service
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probably resume some type of work, possibly as a part-time math teacher at the or Joe Early, spending the past 21 years a vice-president of acacollege. “If I do anything that has a structure to it in my retirement that I can demic affairs at Cumberland College hasn’t been a chore. “I cannot anticipate right now, I would be very happy teaching calculus or differential even think about having a better position. I don’t even call it a job. equations or something like that. It’s simply because I like to be with young I call it an opportunity. It has never been like work,” Early noted. people, and I like to see them accept a challenge and be successful. It keeps you “When you are around young people all of the time, everybody is always young.” Taylor said he looks forward to Early coming back and teaching the excited. They have plans, and you get to see them. As long as you don’t look occasional math class and whatever else he may do to assist the college. in the mirror. You think you are their age. It’s been a wonderful life.” Early is originally from Williamsburg and attended Williamsburg Early, who turned 62 years old in January, is retiring after nearly a third High School. of a century at Cumberland College. While his retirement officially takes His mother was an elementary school effect August 31, 2002, Early began a leave supervisor who came to Cumberland of absence starting on New Year’s Day. “I College while he was a student there. As a will have been here 33 years when I am matter of fact, Early’s mother taught his fully retired. I’ve have been very fortuwife, Phyllis, while she was a student at nate,” he said. Cumberland. “I went down one day to see Dr. James Taylor, President of my mother about something. While I was Cumberland College, said Early will certainthere, I also asked her about that girl in the ly be missed. “Dr. Early has done a remarkfront row,” Early admits. able job in serving as vice-president of acaEarly graduated from Cumberland demic affairs all these years. He has develCollege twice, once in 1959 when it was a oped a solid base on which the college can junior college, and then again in 1963 move to the next level,” Taylor said. “We are when it was a senior college. He graduated very deeply indebted to his contributions. with a BS degree in mathematics and He has served as a role model and Christian physics. “I am kind of a campus rat, but I man. I respect what he has done. We are never really thought about coming back,” grateful.” he admits. Following college, Joe and When asked about what he might miss Phyllis moved to Mt. Sterling, KY where the most during his retirement, Early rehe taught everything from sixth grade plied, “I can tell you what I won’t miss. I math to junior high and high school math. won’t miss the paper shuffling,” Early said “My love is mathematics. I always felt that he will miss the people, and all the little I was a fairly effective teacher,” he said. things. “The thing about Cumberland After a few years Early’s desire to keep College is the people here are extraordilearning more got the best of him, and he nary,” he said. “I will miss all the relationhad an opportunity to go to graduate ships with the faculty and staff, and the school at the University of Tennessee. conversations, and all kinds of exchanges After finishing up his doctorate in we have had over the years. When you are mathematics and education, Early had in an intellectual community all the time, tentatively accepted a position at the you are always discussing things other than Dr. Joe Early University of Georgia, but that changed weather. That kind of intellectual stimulawith a visit from his mentor, Dr. J.T. Valandingham. tion is something that I will probably miss the most.” Valandingham was a math professor at Cumberland College, who taught Early said that so far, he and his wife, Phyllis, have no set plans for retireat the school for 61 years. “He wanted me to come back. He told me if I would ment, but he would like to play a little more golf. “We are just going to try come back, he would let me become chair of the department, and he would and let it come to us. I am looking forward to another phase in my life, that’s work for me,” Early said. “I really felt obligated to the college because the colthe way I am looking at it. I am not actually retiring. I am just going to do lege had been so good to me. I was particularly honored to have the opportusomething else,” Early said. nity to work with Dr. Val.” In 1969, Early and his wife agreed to come back Early said that he would like to spend a little more time working with his for four years. About a year and a half later, their son, Joe, was born. “This was church, and visiting with his son, Joe, and his daughter-in-law, Dana. He a great place to raise a child. We were active in the church. We never really plans on staying in Williamsburg, where his mother still lives. Early said that made any serious plans about leaving any time after that,” Early noted. some travel is also on the agenda for he and his wife. “We have not been to Maine and New Hampshire and that area,” he said. Continued on page 7 Early said that he would like to take about a full year off, and then he will
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Dr. Donald Good New Vice President for Academic Affairs
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and Reserve Officer Training Corps. I also had a hand in reorganizing the r. Donald Good was named vice president for academic affairs adult education program.” on November 27, 2001, as the successor to Dr. Joe Early. Good’s six years of experience as associate provost for Carson-Newman Good comes to Cumberland from having served as associate College-which includes serving as interim provost at one time-led him to provost at Carson-Newman College. “Cumberland College is apply for the opening at Cumberland College, he said. As vice president of similar to Carson-Newman in size and in mission,” Good said. “Carsonacademic affairs, Good is the senior academic officer of the college, reporting Newman has given me lots of good experience, and I hope to bring some directly to the president. He advises the president on matters of educational new and different ideas to Cumberland.” policy and represents the college at regional, state and national levels on acaGood, 45, was born and raised in Hickory, NC. He earned his Bachelor demic matters. Good is also of Science in political science responsible for 38 academic and math from Western majors and a graduate proCarolina University, his gram in teacher education. In Master of Art in teaching addition, he oversees the math from Winthrop work of the registrar’s office, College and his Doctor of library services and the office education in curriculum and of institutional research. instruction on higher educa“My first two objectives tion from the University of have been 1) to do a lot of lisSouth Carolina. tening and learning the lay of Additionally, he earned a the land, and 2) to work on biblical studies certificate gaining the trust of the faculfrom Columbia Bible ty and staff,” Good said. “I College. also hope to continue to “I first thought about teach, as I have at Carsonbecoming a teacher when I Newman. I don’t ever want was in eighth grade,” Good to give up doing some teachsaid. “I remember listening ing because that still is my to my teachers and thinking, favorite thing to do.” ‘If I were the teacher, this is After 13 years at Carsonwhat I would do.’” Newman, Good was well Having taught at junior known not only for his high and high school levels, administrative duties, but also Good also taught math at a for the “liveliness” he brought two-year college before joininto the classroom. “I can juging the Carson-Newman facgle and ride a unicycle, and I ulty in 1989. He was a fulloften will perform for my stutime professor in the college’s dents,” Good explained. “I teacher education departam, at heart, a teacher and ment for seven years, four of professor, and I will perform which he also served as the for my students to make a department chair. point, such as how they may For the past six years, have to juggle all the responsiGood has served in academic Dr. Donald Good bilities of being a teacher administration, where he has while doing other difficult things at the same time.” assisted the provost in matters of rank and tenure, faculty development, Juggling and unicycling aside, Good also integrated himself into the institutional effectiveness and strategic planning. As associate provost, Good Jefferson County (TN) community during the past 13 years. “I did a lot of has worked on curriculum development and revision, has hired new faculty work with the Chamber of Commerce, and I was a member of the first and has served as the college’s chief planning officer. Jefferson County Leadership class, which was such a good experience,” Good “It really is my love of teaching that led me to administration because in said. “I will look for opportunities for civic involvement in my new role at administration, I can have a wider impact,” he explained. “At CarsonCumberland as well.” “I think it is important for people to be involved in their Newman, I have been responsible for the day-to-day operations of several local communities and I’m looking forward to doing that in Williamsburg.” programs including academic support, career services, the counseling center
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Hutton Hall Dedication
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magnificent stained glass window is one of the first things you notice when nternationally known entrepreneur Edward L. Hutton recently visityou enter the first floor foyer. ed the Cumberland College campus for the dedication ceremony of Teddy Byrd, Williamsburg artist and Cumberland College alum created the College’s newest residence hall, Hutton Hall. this piece of stained glass artwork. The window is a compilation of things Hutton Hall, the project of Johnson Early Architects, Lexington, personal and professional, sometimes profound and sometimes not, all of and Hacker Brothers, Incorporated, Corbin, is a beautiful brick building which meant something special to Miss Mac. Although she is no longer with featuring a large lobby with vaulted ceiling, a director’s apartment, a chapel, us, Miss Mac’s joyous spirit will forever be captured in Byrd’s creation. laundry room and 12 suites. Each suite includes four bedrooms, a study At the center of the window is the cross, as it should be. Byrd is said to room and a large bathroom. Rooms come equipped with telephone and telhave captured the deep and abiding faith, which was the essence of evision cable jacks and basic service for both provided at no additional McPherson’s life, the core around which everything else revolved. With that charge to the student. Computer jacks are also standard in each room and in place, the image begins to take shape. are connected directly to the campus network, allowing students to access A bright red apple reminds everyone of Miss Mac’s dedication to chilthe campus intranet as well as the internet. The spacious lobby, decorated dren and young people, with equal interest in their spiritual, academic and with traditional styled furniture and artwork, serves the students in many social development. Miss Mac was a solid supporter of anything benefiting ways including as a group study room, as a social gathering place and as one young people. resident stated, “a place to just get away from my suitemates.” Three Greek symbols and the Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) rose signify On Wednesday, May 1, 2002, members of the Cumberland College famiMiss Mac’s continuing interest in her own professional development and that ly, including administration; faculty; staff; and students, gathered to not only of colleagues and friends. She believed witness the dedication but also to meet in advancing the causes of education and honor the man responsible for this and professional development for magnificent structure. Many came, women educators. Look closely and simply to say “thanks.” “I just wanted you will see a tote bag, a sort of unofto thank you for everything you’ve ficial DKG symbol. According to Miss done,” Cumberland student Mike Mac, DKG tote bags, when properly Townsend said to Hutton. “I work with configured and left undisturbed, create the Mountain Outreach program.” a filing system the envy of the IRS. Mountain Outreach, a community The final element in the window is service/construction program has benea lovely bird. Some say that Miss Mac fited greatly from the goodness of E.L. collected several of the early Ray Harm Hutton. But, so have many others. nature prints and this is the reason for Hutton, a Cumberland College the bird. Perhaps. Though it may have Honorary Doctor of Laws recipient, more to do with the birdbath and has provided vision and support for recurring conversations with many not only Hutton Hall and Mountain Hutton Hall friends in which she indignantly stated, Outreach but also the College’s “After I am gone, no birdbaths!” This one would probably be acceptable, even Hutton Center for Leadership Studies; Hutton Townhouses; the College’s to Miss Mac. Hutton Leadership and Community Service program; and the Hutton Emma McPherson earned degrees from Meredith College, Campbell Woods Communities, a housing development for faculty and staff. College, and Southern Seminary before moving to Williamsburg in 1951 During the dedication program Cumberland College President, Dr. and assuming the positions of dean of women and instructor of religion at James Taylor stated, “E.L. Hutton’s distinguished accomplishment in busiCumberland College. She later earned a graduate degree in English from the ness and community service provides an outstanding example for the University of Kentucky. Cumberland College community as to what can be accomplished through Miss Mac retired from fulltime employment at Cumberland College in 1992 hard work and dedication.” but continued to teach on a part-time basis for four more years. Upon her retirement, she began a seven-year volunteer career at the Baptist Regional Center in Dedicating The “Miss Mac” Chapel Corbin. As an active member of First Baptist Church of Williamsburg she served You didn’t have to attend Cumberland College to be touched by one of its as deacon and the teacher of the Phyllis Richardson Wood Class. She was a longfinest teachers, Ms. Emma McPherson. “Miss Mac,” as she was known to practime member of the Williamsburg Woman’s Club. Her dedication to tically everyone, lived a life marked by Christian service, leadership and vision. Cumberland and her community was evident to all that knew her. Describing On Monday, April 15, 2002, many friends, family, former students and how much she is missed, Cumberland College President, Dr. Jim Taylor stated, co-workers gathered in her honor to dedicate the Emma McPherson Chapel. “Those of us who knew and loved her, continue to miss her sterling Christian This beautiful chapel is located inside the newly constructed E. L. Hutton witness, sense of humor, faithful friendship, and abiding love and prayers.” women’s residence hall. The chapel is located on the second floor, but its
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T.J. Roberts Dining Hall
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uilt in 1959, this 17,400 square foot dining hall serves as the primary food service facility for the college. Wallpaper and wainscoting, received as gifts to the college, have been installed this summer as well as additional lighting and updated flooring. These improvements have added to the visual appeal of the facility and have made the dining hall more accessible and more comfortable; however, there are additional needs that must be addressed. Though clean and well kept, the antiquated kitchen equipment needs to be modernized, food storage equipment needs updating, and additional air conditioning must be provided for the food preparation area. These renova-
tions are crucial as the college seeks to meet the food service needs of over 1,000 students eating three meals in this facility each day. Architects and contractors have estimated that the combined costs of the total renovations will be approximately $500,000. Though quite a large sum, this cost is far less than the millions of dollars that would be necessary for the new construction of a similar facility. Your financial gift, no matter the size, is very important as we work to renovate and remodel the T. J. Roberts Dining Hall. Won’t you consider sending a gift today to help with the needed work on this facility?
T. J. Roberts Dining Hall
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Awards and Honors STUDENT SERVICE AWARD During the annual Founder’s Day Convocation on January 21, 2002, two students were presented with the Cumberland College Alumni Association Student Service Award. Typically, 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. This year, as a result of their efforts, Wendy King and Jamey Short were both selected as recipients of this award. Wendy Michelle King, a senior, special education major, from Mt. Vernon, KY is the daughter of Angie Himes and Randal Himes. She is married to David King, a 2001 Cumberland graduate. Wendy has served as a Cumberland Ambassador and as an admissions assistant for the past three years. In addition, she has also served as an admissions summer associate. Wendy has participated for the past three years as a STAR in the Insights freshman orientation program and this year she is serving as the local president of the Wendy King Cumberland College Kentucky Education Association. She has also been named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for the 2001-2002 academic year. Jamey Michael Short, a senior from Glasgow, KY and the son of Donald and Terri Short, has a double major in computer information systems and business administration. Jamey has served as a Cumberland ambassador and as an admissions assistant for the past three years. In addition, he has served as an admissions telecounselor, making phone contacts to prospective students, and also served as an associate admissions counselor. While on campus, Jamey has been actively involved in the Baptist Student Jamey Short Union. As a summer missionary, Jamey has served as director of camp All-American, a Christian sports camp in Atlanta, GA. He also served one summer in El Salvador and in Poland during a spring break mission trip. Jamey has been named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for the 2001-2002 academic year. Following his graduation in May, Jamey began his new position as the family ministries director for Perimeter Church in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Keith Pearson Receives Cumberland College Honorary Doctorate The Cumberland College board of trustees voted unanimously to bestow the honor of Doctor of Laws upon Dr. Keith M. Pearson, of Salt Lake City, for his continued support and service to the College. Cumberland College President Dr. James Taylor presented the honorary
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degree to Dr. Pearson during Cumberland’s annual Honors Day awards ceremony held April 29, 2002. Dr. Pearson retired in 1989 after thirtysix years of private practice in Salt Lake City. During this period he also served two terms in the Navy as a medical officer. And, during his years of private practice Dr. Pearson has also been a teacher, having served as clinical instructor, clinical assistant professor, and clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center. He remains professor emeritus and Dr. Keith M. Pearson continues to share his wealth of knowledge and experience through his volunteer teaching of second-year medical students at the University of Utah. After graduating cum laude from Washington University, Dr. Pearson earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1945. While at U of L he was awarded memberships in the honor societies Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Pearson served a rotating internship at Emmanuel Medical Center in Portland, OR from 1945 to 1946. He then earned a three-year residency in internal medicine at the University of Oregon Medical Center and the Portland Veterans Hospital before entering private practice in Salt Lake City. In bestowing this degree upon Dr. Pearson, Cumberland College President Dr. Jim Taylor stated, “Through this honorary degree, we are pleased to recognize your service and leadership to our country and to Cumberland College.”
James L. Hannah Receives Honorary Doctorate From Cumberland College The Cumberland College board of trustees not only voted unanimously to bestow the honor of Doctor of Laws upon Mr. James L. Hannah, of Louisville, but also decreed April 22nd “James Hannah Day” in recognition of his life long commitment to service. “In every way Jim Hannah is an outstanding Christian and citizen of our community,” William Powell Tuck, pastor of St. Matthews Baptist Church wrote in a letter of recommendation. “He has endeared himself to our church family through sacrificial service, gracious spirit, loyalty, and dedication.” James L. Hannah Mr. Hannah retired from Louisville Gas and Electric Company in 1986, where he had been employed since 1940. While there he served in many different capacities. He was appointed manager of data processing in 1960; assistant vice president in 1966; assistant secretary in 1969; vice president in 1973; and vice president and executive assistant to the president in 1982. In addition to his distinguished background as a World War II veteran, Mr. Hannah has received many civic honors including being named
“Oldham County Man of the Year” by Oldham County Chamber of Commerce and “Man of the Year” by the Louisville Kiwanis Club. In 1994, he was elected to the Louisville Male High School Hall of Fame. He also has been an outstanding member and supporter of many noteworthy organizations such as Louisville Kiwanis Club, Louisville Deaf Oral School, Oldham County Cancer Society, Baptist Healthcare Foundation, LaGrange Rotary Club, and many more. He was appointed by the Governor of Kentucky to serve as Chairman of a thirteen-team group of executives known as the Kentucky Efficiency Task Force. Mr. Hannah currently serves as an honorary member of Cumberland College’s board of trustees. For many years, James Hannah has been known throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky as one of Kentucky’s most honored and celebrated individuals. Addressing the convocation audience he stated that though he is now in his later years his main goal is still “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
William Woodall Receives Cumberland College Honorary Doctorate The Cumberland College board of trustees voted unanimously to bestow the honor of Doctor of Administration upon William L. Woodall, of Coppell, TX for his continued support and service to the College. Cumberland College President Dr. James Taylor presented the honorary degree to Woodall during Cumberland’s annual Honors Day awards ceremony held April 29, 2002. In bestowing this degree upon Dr. Woodall, President Taylor stated, “It is our pleasure to recognize your hard work, your outstanding accomplishments along life’s William Woodall way and your service as a role model for our young people by presenting you with this honorary degree.” Woodall is the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of Ohio Casualty Group, Fairfield, OH. He retired from the company in 2001 after nearly 40 years of service. Woodall was born in the small town of Kirby in Pike County, AR to very young parents. His father died at age twenty, about a year after Williams’ birth, leaving him to be reared by his teenage mother and his paternal grandparents. After graduating from Little Rock High School in 1941, Woodall worked for a local bank before joining the Navy in 1942. He later graduated from officers school at Miami University (OH), where he majored in accounting in order to become a supply officer. After military service, Woodall, eager to “learn something about the insurance business, found employment at the Ohio Casualty Group as an underwriter. After two transfers and seven years of service with OCG, he became a partner with the Cady Insurance Agency in Burlington, IA, a position he held for about eight years. Woodall then returned to Ohio Casualty Group in 1961. Married for fifty years, Woodall and his wife, Patty, currently reside in Coppell. They have three children and four grandchildren.
Early Retirement (Continued from page 2) Around 1980, Dr. Jim Taylor approached his friend, Joe Early, about moving into an administrative role. “He came to me, and told me he wanted me to come into the dean’s office and help him do some things,” Early noted. “I thought about it a little, and I told him I would. I said, ‘We’ll try it for four years, and see if this is something I’m cut out for, but I really like to teach.’” In January 1981, Early started the job. Suffice it to say, he kept it a little longer than four years. “I’m still looking for that forth year,” Early joked. So what prompted Taylor to pick Early for the position all those years ago? Taylor said that he figured since Early was a mathematician, he would be very good at figuring things out. As it turned out, Taylor was right. On January 18, 2002, family, friends, co-workers and colleagues from various committees, boards and agencies with which Early has been associated gathered together for a special retirement dinner honoring his years of service to the college. Dr. Jim Taylor served as the emcee for the event and served up a first class roast of Early. Other special guests on the program included Cumberland trustee chair Judy Rose, also a classmate of Early at Cumberland; Jerry Davis, a former Cumberland faculty member and current president of College of the Ozarks; and Chuck Dupier, a long term member of the Cumberland faculty who retired in 2001. Following the comments by individuals on the program for the evening other guests were given an opportunity to express thoughts and give their regards to Early. Early admits that if his boss had been someone besides Taylor, he’s not certain he would have stayed at Cumberland. “There were opportunities to leave, but like I told people, I have the best position in the world. Why would I go someplace else?” Early said. “Jim Taylor is an absolutely fantastic boss. He believes in getting people that he trusts around him and he lets them do what he thinks that they ought to be doing. That’s not true in many, many places.” Early definitely had the chance to pursue other opportunities, but he didn’t “It never got to the point where I turned anything down in the sense where it was offered,” Early noted. “I had people, who wanted to talk to me about being provost at one place or another or, in several cases, president of a college.” While flattered by the prospect, Early turned them all down. Being a college president wasn’t where his talent lay. “As my wife said, I would dance with them a little while, and then say, ‘That’s not who I am, but I am very flattered by the consideration.’ It never really got to a place where I had to make a decision,” Early said. “I have always felt that my strength is in building a faculty and kind of enabling a faculty to do their job better.” Early plans to remain active professionally speaking. He will stay on as the chairman of the Kentucky Professional Standards Board through the end of his second term. In addition, Early will also complete the remaining two years of a three-year appointment on the committee for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), which is an 11 state accrediting agency.
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Awards and Honors Berger Award Winners Cumberland College president, James H. Taylor, presented two Cumberland College seniors, LeeAnn Ruf and Christian Key with the prestigious Berger Award during the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, 2002. The Berger Award is presented each year to the outstanding male and female student of the graduating class who have excelled in academics and service and show exceptional potential for the future. Christian Key is the son of James and Dottie Key of Williamsburg. A biology Christian Key major and chemistry minor, Christian plans to someday attend medical school. While at Cumberland, Christian has maintained a cumulative 4.0 GPA, making the dean’s and president’s lists every semester since enrolling in college. Christian is a five time All-American in track and field and a member of the two-time NAIA Championship relay team that was ranked 12th in the world in 1999. He has also been a STAR in the Insights program for 2 years and a teaching assistant in the chemistry department during the fall semester of 2001. Christian also raised money and collected large numbers of used running shoes to send to runners in Kenya who could not afford shoes. In addition to these activities he has organized a leaf-raking ministry for senior citizens in the Williamsburg community. Christian spent the summer of 2001 in London, England, as a research assistant in an exercise physiology lab at South Bank University. Christians additional honors include receiving a presidential scholarship in 1998; induction into the Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society in 1999; serving as vice president of the Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society in 2001; and was an Academic All-American in 2001 and 2002. LeeAnn is the daughter of Gary and Donna Ruf from Connersville, Indiana. A pre-med major in biology and chemistry, she has been active in Beta Beta Beta, biology honor society, this year serving as president. She has been a Knight Mentor, working for three years with an at-risk student who now in high school is achieving successes both in the classroom and in social development. In addition to these activities, Lee Ann has volunteered in the
biology department, played in the Pep Band, worked with Mountain Outreach, and has done volunteer work in her hometown. While maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, LeeAnn is involved in organizing a science outreach program for elementary students teaching the message “science isn’t just for nerds.” LeeAnn also received the George S. Munro Prize for Excellence in Pre-Medical Studies. This award is given in honor of George S. Munro, a pastor and long-time board member at Cumberland College, by his LeeAnn Ruf son, Dr. Roger Munro, and daughter in law, Nancy K. Munro. It recognizes the graduating pre-medical student who has achieved the highest grade point average through his or her college career. In the fall, LeeAnn will enroll at either Indiana University or the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Angel Unaware Cumberland College honored several outstanding students Monday April 29, 2002, during the Honors Day convocation service. Honors Day, held annually in the O. Wayne Rollins Center on the Cumberland College campus, recognizes students who have excelled academically throughout the school year. LeeAnn Ruf was awarded the Angel Unaware Award. LeeAnn is the first person to receive this distinguished award. The award has been set aside to recognize a Cumberland College student who selflessly helps others through acts and deeds of kindness, who gives of themselves far beyond what is expected, who is always there to lend a helping hand, and who does so without expecting recognition. Luther and Rosemary Smith’s employees at Jordan Drug, Inc. instituted the award in the Smiths honor. Earnings are to be given to a campus organization in the name of each year’s award recipient. The Smiths are good friends of the College. They are responsible for the commissioning of two beautiful domes at the College; one inside the Cumberland Inn and another inside the Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center. Both domes are dedicated to the memory of the Smith’s sons, Drew and Jeremiah, who died on July 23, 1992, and to all of the children who have passed away prematurely.
Cumberland College Fine Arts Series Lexington Philharmonic Thursday, August 29, 2002 7:00 pm The Adams Duo (guitar/cello) Friday, September 20, 2002 7:30 pm
“A Grand Night for Singing” The Best of Rodgers and Hammerstien October 17-20, 2002 October 26, 2002 Madrigal Dinner December 3, 5, 6, 7, 2002
For ticket information contact the Office of Special Events at (606) 539-4535
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Awards and Honors 2002 Faculty/Staff Awards
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umberland College held the 10th annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner on Saturday, April 27, 2002. Three members of the faculty and staff were honored with awards of merit for their commitment and service to the college.
Ms. Barbara Cox, wife of Hoyt Cox and mother to Jessica and Courtney, received the Service Award for full-time administrators and non-teaching staff. Cumberland alumnus Mike Duncan, class of 1971, sponsors this award. Ms. Cox who currently works as assistant registrar, has served the College in many capacities for the past 19 years, as a secretary in student services and also as assistant manager in the campus bookstore. Performing her many and varied duties in the Office of the Registrar, she comes in contact with almost every student dealing with Ms. Barbara Cox registration, planned programs, dropping and adding courses, to the final goal of picking up a diploma. As a supervisor for the registrar staff and workstudy students she has gained great respect from her coworkers. “Barb is a very caring person and probably one of the most compassionate people I have ever known. Barb truly wants to help and be of service to all who cross her path during the day,” one of her co-workers reveals, “All of these traits, and many more, truly make her an asset at Cumberland College.” Dr. Garland Young was presented the William T. Miles Community Service Award for his dedication to the College and his service in the community and local churches. At Williamsburg Independent School he has given much time to the academic teams, including moderating many matches. In city government he has served as a member of the committee for Blighted and Deteriorated Properties. He currently serves as a member of the Ethics Committee at Baptist Regional Medical Center. In addition, he has actively worked with the Dr. Garland Young Appalachian College Association and supervises the ACA Virtual Center for Religion and Philosophy. Young, husband of Darlene Young and father to Lindsay, assists at First Baptist Church by teaching Sunday School, serving as a deacon, and singing in the choir. He has served twice as interim pastor at First Baptist Church, Jellico, TN, and has preached and led Bible studies in other area churches. Dr. Julie Tan is the recipient of the Class of 1936 Award for Excellence in Teaching. An alumnus of Cumberland, Dr. Tan returned in 1991 to teach organic chemistry. Not only is she dedicated to her students but also to her husband, Chin Tan of the business administration department, and her sons William and Christian.
Colleagues mention her creativity and enthusiasm in the classroom. A faculty colleague described Dr. Tan as Cumberland College’s “greatest hidden treasure.” Students recognize her knowledge of the material she presents. One student wrote, “[she] rarely has to consult the book and handles the most probing questions with ease.” Students are challenged to excel as well. One student explained that her examinations “were some of the hardest I have taken because they stressed the need for a deep understanding of the concepts.” Her classroom is not confined Dr. Julie Tan to the campus. On several occasions she has joined forces with teachers at Williamsburg Independent School. In addition to her work in the classroom and laboratory, she has published research in scholarly journals. As a faculty sponsor of Presidential Scholar Research, she has directed talented students in the completion of major research projects.
Fine Arts Center — Foyer Dedication On Monday, April 15th, Cumberland College friend and supporter Mrs. Joan Cralle Day, Louisville was honored during a dedication ceremony held in the Joan Day Foyer, located inside the College’s fine arts building. Joan Day, a well-known philanthropist in the Louisville area and across the Commonwealth, is the president of the Cralle Foundation of Louisville, KY. She holds degrees from both, Indiana University Mrs. Joan Day and University of Louisville as well as an honorary doctorate of laws degree from Cumberland College. She serves on many boards of charitable institutions and has served on the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Louisville vestry committee. The Cralle Foundation is a family foundation established by Lee E. Cralle, Day’s father and well-known businessman and philanthropist. The Foundation supports a variety of initiatives with primary emphasis on private education. The Cralle Chapel, used by the Cumberland College family for convocation programs and the like, is also named in recognition of the support of the Cralle Foundation and Mrs. Joan Day. During his remarks, Dr. Taylor thanked Day for her commitment and dedication to the college. Words of appreciation were also delivered by Cumberland College Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Judy Rose; Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Don Good; Department of Communication and Theatre Arts Chair, Dr. Keith Semmel; Department of Music Chair, Dr. Jeff Smoak; and Cumberland senior, Amy Stroud, a senior majoring in communication.
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Mountain Outreach 100th Home Completed
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e’re like the Jefferson’s, we’re moving on up,” said Deborah Vanover as she stood in front of her new home built by Mountain Outreach, a service ministry of Cumberland College. Carlus and Deborah Vanover were selected to receive the 100th home built by Mountain Outreach since the organization began in 1982. “The Vanovers were chosen because of their hard work and dedication,” says Mountain Outreach director David Honeycutt, “We were able to come in and finish a project that they had already started.” During the first three weeks of June, dozens of volunteers from across the country came to help Cumberland College students in the construction of the Vanover’s home (located between Williamsburg and Corbin, KY). Before that Carlus and Deborah had spent five years laying a foundation for a new home. A dedication ceremony for the completed house was held on June 27, 2002. Many supporters, volunteers and well-wishers flocked to the ceremony to see the final product. Along with Mountain Outreach student workers, volunteers and the Vanover family, financial contributors Edward L. Hutton, of Cincinnati, OH, Jess Bell, of Cleveland, OH, and General Raymond Mason, Jr. and his wife Margaret, of Columbus, OH, were in attendance. Williamsburg mayor Bill Nighbert and Kentucky State Representative Charlie Siler also spoke at the event. “This program increases the life and cultural experience of the community,” said Nighbert. The house was dedicated in memory of Moriah Marie Lydon, granddaughter of Jess Bell. Moriah died September 12, 2001 as a result of a congenital heart defect. “Moriah never complained,” Bell reveals, “she lived life with a strong heart for others.” To honor her life, the 100th home will be known as “Moriah’s House.” Jess Bell presented the Vanovers the key to their
new home. Guests watched as Carlus carried his wife, Deborah, over the threshold, while their six children ran from room to room looking at each new piece of furniture and decoration that was donated. “It’s like a dream,” Carlus said, “I’m afraid I’ll wake up one morning and it will be a dream.” Mountain Outreach began in the summer of 1982 when a local Cumberland College student decided to show another student from out of the area through the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. The friend was from a middle class family and had simply never seen truly poverty-stricken households. He was shocked as they passed one tarpaper shack after another and realized that many of them had no running water, no electricity, and no proper sanitation. And thus, Mountain Outreach was born. By the time the two students graduated in 1984, they had helped build nine homes. More importantly, they left as their legacy the Mountain Outreach program. One of the unique facts of the program is that it receives no outside government funding for subsidy. It operates solely on donations and gifts provided to the college. By the end of the summer, Mountain Outreach volunteers will have completed 107 houses. An additional house will be completed by fall, bringing the total to 108 houses built over the 20-year life of the program. In addition, thousands of people have received clothing, dozens of wells have been installed and numerous handicap access ramps have been built through the volunteer efforts of Mountain Outreach. Since 1988, when data began to be recorded, the program has involved 8,000 volunteers individuals from more than 206 churches and other organizations, in addition to Cumberland College students, faculty and staff. For more information on the Mountain Outreach Program contact, David Honeycutt, Mountain Outreach Director, at 606-539-4346 or by email at mtout@cumberlandcollege.edu
“Moriah’s House,” Mountain Outreach’s 100th Home.
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Alumni
SPOTLIGHT Jean Ritchie, CC Alum in Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
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seen one in her mountain home, only log he road from Viper, KY to the and frame houses. And what did a ship Kentucky Music Hall of look like? And why did so many of the Fame goes through London, songs her family sang talk about London KY, whether you get there via Town, Dublin City, and Bonny Scotland? the Daniel Boone Parkway or follow the Ritchie’s inquisitiveness about her famroute Jean Ritchie took. ily’s musical heritage led her to apply for a Ritchie’s road to the new Kentucky Fulbright Scholarship, which she was music shrine has taken her around the awarded in 1952. After lugging heavy globe with extended stops in New York recording equipment throughout City and the British Isles. Her journey England, Scotland and Ireland to preserve culminated with a gala ceremony on the music of well-known and obscure folk February 28, 2002 at Marriott’s Griffin singers, the roots of her Appalachian folk Gate Resort in Lexington, KY, marking music, some of the results were released in her induction into the Kentucky Music a recording called Field Trip. Hall of Fame. During the 1950’s, word spread of “I’ve reached the nice, ripe old age of Ritchie’s singing abilities, and invitations 79 going on 80, and they’re putting me in to sing at parties, schools and ladies’ clubs a museum,” she said, smiling. But of all poured in. Early television appearances led the accolades won over the span of her to folk festivals in other cities, including more than 50 years as a musician, she said the first Newport Folk Festival in 1959. this is the highest “because it’s Kentucky.” “Jean Ritchie was primary in the folks Born in 1922 in the Perry County revival of the ’50’s and ’60’s,” said author (KY) coal town of Viper, Ritchie began Loyal Jones, and authority on Appalachian singing with her family as a child. Her music and religion. “She has a lovely, early family life was chronicled in Singing almost childlike voice,” Jones said. “But Family of the Cumberlands, which is now she doesn’t just sing the songs; she presents published by The University Press of the Appalachian culture to her audience.” Kentucky. But it wasn’t until she moved Jean RichiePickow ’44 The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame to New York that she began a public induction ceremony heralded Ritchie’s accomplishments along with eleven career as a musician. other individuals in the pioneer class, including Rosemary Clooney, Red After graduating from Cumberland College in 1944, Ritchie continued Foley, Tom T. Hall, Grandpa Jones, Bradley Kincaid, John Lair, Loretta her education at the University of Kentucky. In 1946, after completing a Lynn, Bill Monroe, The Everly Brothers, The Osborne Brothers, and Merle degree in social work, she went to New York City and spent two years at the Travis. As Dr. Ron Pen, of the University of Kentucky Department of Music, Henry Street Settlement House as a counselor in its summer camp and as a presented Ritchie he commented, “Truly, this is a living legend. A voice that host of the girls’ clubs in winter. That’s where Ritchie met husband George is the primal essence of Kentucky itself. Jean Ritchie’s remarkable life and Pickow, a photographer and journalist. The two have been inseparable almost career have presented the land and people of Eastern Kentucky to the world ever since, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2000. with honesty, humor, grace, and eloquence.” Throughout college, Ritchie collected songs from kinfolk and neighbors, Ritchie has written many songs and poems that have been published in setting down the words and music so they would not be lost. She has pubseveral books. Her writings reflect her spiritual belief that we are one people lished several songbooks that include both the traditional songs — many her under God, and that humans need to conserve the Earth. Even though she own family’s variations — and many songs she wrote herself. “When I was a is “retired,” Ritchie still makes several appearances each month. little girl singing with the family on our front porch summer evenings, I used (Portions of this article first appeared in the May 2002 edition of Kentucky to wonder whether the people and the happenings in our old-time songs Monthly magazine and are reprinted by permission.) were real,” she said. Did ladies really live in beautiful castles? She had never
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Cumberland College Professors When I came to Cumberland College, I planned to teach for four or five years and then seek the opportunity to teach at seminary. Within a short time after arriving at Cumberland College, I realized God had other plans. I enjoy being in an environment in which I can talk openly and freely about the Christian faith with people from many different disciplines. To be able to discuss and pray with colleagues and students in biology, physics, business, communication, theatre, English, history, and other areas is an Dr. Bob Dunston inspiring opportunity. The understandings and insights of my colleagues and students have nurtured and matured me in my faith. I also enjoy the opportunity to meet and get to know students. I try hard to get to know students in my classes and be available and open to talk with them, but I also appreciate so much the opportunity to meet and get to know students I never have in class. Cumberland College’s size and family environment allow me the privilege of meeting, encouraging, and learning from many students. I treasure everyone here at Cumberland. I cannot think of a better place to be! (Dr. Bob Dunston, professor and chair of the department of religion and philosophy, began his faculty service at Cumberland in 1983. He holds a B.S. degree from Virginia Tech; a M.Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; a Th.M. from Union Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dunston was selected as honored professor in 1984, 1990 and 1997, received the Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1989 and was selected by the alumni for the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching award in 1996, 1998, 2000 and in 2002.) My wife Kathy and I are now in our eighteenth year of teaching at Cumberland College. When we moved to Williamsburg in 1984, Prof Carnes was chair of the English department, and Willard Reeves (in his brightly colored pants) was head of the religion department. Miss Mac was dean of students, the Hoffelders were leaders in chemistry and sociology, Dr. “T” was regaling her students on Victorian literature, and Mr. Milton was regularly seen taking students on leisurely nature walks around campus. (They might be passed by Dr. Tom Fish Dr. Boswell jogging around campus.) A row of little houses nestled between Archer and Asher, near the site of Hutton Hall, the new women’s residence hall. One of these was the little Brown House, home to the Alumni Office. Maintenance was housed in a green cement block building at the bottom of a wooded gully between Gatliff Gymnasium and the library, now site of the Rollins Center. Doc
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Helvey was ending his career as coach of the judo team, and Tom Dowling was beginning as the new football coach. The Admissions staff was housed in the Gatliff Building, where the modern language offices may now be found. The pool was a parking lot. Nicholson Jones was a residence for sophomore girls. Gillespie Hall was named Johnson. These memories are more than a nostalgic catalog. They represent much about why I still teach at Cumberland 18 years later. They reflect how much Cumberland is a vibrant institution where tradition has been and continues to be a foundation for change. Indeed, Cumberland is a place where tradition has often fueled change. The landscape and architecture of campus have evolved. One generation of campus leaders and personalities has given way to another. And yesterday’s students have become today’s leaders in their communities. But I too have changed. Changed by the opportunities Cumberland has provided me to grow as an individual and as a professional. When I came to Cumberland, to be honest, I felt I was taking a risk. And if truth be known, some at CC probably felt they were taking a risk with me! I was a Midwesterner, a flatlander from Iowa, and all of my higher educational experience had been in public universities. Like many a college freshman, I wondered whether Cumberland was the right “fit” for me. Well, the “fit” has been just fine ... just fine because Cumberland has provided me many opportunities to grow as an educator: to develop academic relationships with students that have also been personal and to expand my intellectual interests and pedagogical skills. As the advisor to the English honor society, as a director of honors research projects, as a leader of technological innovation in my department, I have grown so much as an individual from the young professional I was 18 years ago. And as I have grown, I have enjoyed contributing in Cumberland’s growth. (Dr. Tom Fish, professor of English, has served on the faculty since 1984. He holds the B.A. degree from Iowa State University; a M.A., M. Phil., and a Ph.D. from University of Kansas. He was selected as the Excellence in Teaching Award recipient in 1990.) As a young boy growing up in Corbin, KY, I was taught by my parents and teachers to appreciate my education. My early love of mystery stories and mathematical puzzles led to an interest in science and mathematics in high school. There was never any doubt that I would attend college and become an engineer. So, what has prevented me from reaching this goal? First, a professor named Dr. Joe Early and, second, a place called Cumberland College. I first met Dr. Early and Cumberland College through the Annual High School Dr. Jim Manning Mathematics Contest, a contest that still brings bright young mathematicians to Cumberland each spring. Dr. Early and a colleague visited my mathematics class at Corbin High School and demonstrated a new state-of-the-art computer, which would be equivalent to today’s calculator. I learned that Cumberland offered a well-rounded and
academically challenging pre-engineering program in a private, Christian atmosphere. Three years later, I was a Cumberland graduate and entering the University of Kentucky as a Ph.D. candidate in physics. While completing my graduate studies, I also participated in an atmospheric science project at NASA. My work was a mixture of science, mathematics, and engineering. My goal was still alive! However, throughout my education I had many exciting and rewarding opportunities to teach. As I began seeking a job and a career, I was unsure of my direction until Dr. Early invited me to consider teaching physics at Cumberland. When my wife, Tammy, and I visited the campus, I was astonished at the positive physical, academic, and spiritual changes in the college. After my visit, I never submitted my application for a permanent position at NASA. Now, it’s fifteen years later and I have had the good fortune to see forty-seven students graduate with a physics major or minor. Numerous mathematicians, medical doctors, teachers, pharmacists, engineers, and others have been through my courses. I hope my love of physics and mathematics has in some small way been passed to this younger generation. I hope my Christian faith has been an example to these students as they meet the challenges of the world. I hope that I have been the mentor that Dr. Early has been for so many students such as myself. I know that I could never accomplish as much with my life as could the hundreds of students that I have taught. What other career or place would multiply one’s impact on society to a greater degree than being a professor at Cumberland College? I don’t believe there is one, and that’s why I teach at Cumberland. (Dr. Jim Manning, ‘81, Professor of Physics, has served on the faculty since 1987. He holds the B.S. degree from Cumberland College; and both the M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He is the 1997 recipient of the Cumberland College Award for Excellence in Teaching.) In 1985, I accepted a job as professor in the health, movement and leisure studies department at Cumberland College. At the time my intention was to teach a couple of years at Cumberland and perhaps find a job closer to my family in Tennessee. Seventeen years later I am still here, and Cumberland is home to me. I remain at Cumberland College because I feel a sense of family among students, colleagues and the entire college community. It is difficult to describe the magnetism that drew me to Cumberland and has continued Dr. Cindi Norton to keep me here for a number of years. Students have been a major factor in this decision. The gratification and fulfillment I receive from working with students in a caring, Christian environment is an important reason I teach at Cumberland. Over the years I have had the opportunity to establish and foster many close relationships with my students. I continue to stay in contact with many of them after they graduate, and I treasure these close relationships. I enjoy working with Cumberland College students because they are
genuine and have a strong desire to help others. Their commitment to community service is an inspiration to me, and I feel privileged to be able to work with such a fine group of young people. (Dr. Cindi Norton, associate professor and chair of the department of health, movement and leisure studies, has served on the faculty since 1985. She holds a B.S., a M.A., and an Ed.D. from the University of Tennessee. Norton was selected as an Honored Professor in 1990, received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 1993, and was selected by alumni a the recipient of the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award in 1998 and 2002.) My philosophy of education has been shaped by parents, professors, personal experiences, and professional encounters. The evaluation of my relationship to and comprehension of Cumberland College and its missions, therefore, has been a life-long process. Since I grew up in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberland College has always had an impact on my life. As a young child, I knew about the importance of Cumberland College in my parents’ lives. My father, Josh Sharp, and my mother, Emma (Patrick) Sharp, both attended Cumberland before it Ms. Jolly Kay Sharp became a four-year institution. Professor Val and Miss Bess were names I associated not only with heights of education but also with high moral standards. Throughout my elementary, high school, and college days, I realized that Cumberland College meant an opportunity for Appalachian students, a broad-based higher education, a Christian atmosphere, caring people, and, ultimately, stood for success. After completing my Master’s degree at Wright State University, I knew that education could be just the pursuit of knowledge in the form of book learning or could lead to true wisdom, which demands thought, opinions, creativity, and finesse. Jesse Stuart wrote about his teaching experiences in The Thread That Runs So True. For me, teaching becomes the thread that sews lives together and enables students to become their own seamstresses. My mother taught school for over 30 years. So many people speak of my mother’s influence on their lives, her interest and concern for her students, and her love of teaching. She has taught me the necessity of caring for my students, of preparing myself for the classroom, and the desire to continue my own education daily. Teaching is a major part of my continual learning. Teaching English means teaching basic skills needed for almost every vocation. Writing and speaking clearly and effectively are useful skills on the road to success. My goals as a teacher are listening, instructing, correcting, encouraging, and inspiring students. Teaching at Cumberland College is a career, a challenge, and a calling. (Ms. Jolly Sharp, ‘74, associate professor of English, has served on the faculty since 1991. She holds the B.A. degree from Cumberland College; and the M.A. from Wright State University. She was named honored professor in 1996, selected the Ms. Janie Hall Honored Professor award recipient in 2000, and recognized by alumni as a Fuqua Excellence in Teaching award recipient in 2001.)
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Cumberland College Professors As I think about my employment interview for the teaching position here at Cumberland, I recall reflecting on the many similarities between my undergraduate student experience, my “college family experience” on the other side of the classroom, and the possibilities that I could be afforded at Cumberland. So far, my experiences have been equally rewarding. My current classes range in Dr. Jeff Smoak size from four or five, in a research class, to more than 80 in the Cumberland Singers choral ensemble. I know each of my students by name, and I have an “open-door” policy with my students that allows them to converse with me anytime that my door is open (and it stays open a lot...) about class schedules, problems with their academics, or just about anything. Because Cumberland College is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, I am allowed to be not only a college professor but also a Christian witness to my students in the classroom. Whether I’m teaching through a classroom lecture to a group of vocal pedagogy students or directing the Chamber Choir in their annual performance of the Madrigal Dinners, I am afforded the freedom to teach in my area of expertise while demonstrating my faith through my daily example. There are also many opportunities for me to be associated with students from all over campus (not simply the music students). I serve in the campus Insights program as an academic advisor for incoming freshmen, most of whom are not music majors. The Cumberland Singers ensemble and the Chamber Choir that I direct are comprised of students from various academic majors. Through these experiences I feel that I am able to be more involved with the entire “working process” of the campus. Needless to say, I love being a part of Cumberland College. My wife, Cheryl, and my 7-year-old son, Cameron, enjoy living in Williamsburg, and we share our lives with our college family on a regular basis (sometimes it seems like a revolving door with students, staff, and faculty members at our house). We continue to find ways to encourage the students as they make Cumberland their home for a few years. We also try to encourage the parents as they allow us to nurture and mold their children in order to prepare them for the future that God has set forth. God has placed me here, and I continue to strive to serve Him to the best of my ability. (Dr. Jeff Smoak, associate professor and chair of the music department, has served on the faculty since 1994. He holds the B.A. from Charleston Southern University; and the M.C.M. and D.M.A. degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.)
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Martha Johnson, Chair of Education Department, Retires “She has performed marvelously well, in a stellar manor. We appreciate the way she served the College and her students.” That’s what Cumberland College President Dr. James Taylor has to say about retiring professor Dr. Martha Johnson. After ten years at Cumberland College Dr. Johnson is retiring. She says she has plans to do some traveling. But first, she says, she’d like to do a little relaxing. “My first semester off I don’t want to do anything,” she stated. “I think she’ll enjoy having a break,” said Dr. Johnson’s son and Tennessee State Representative Russ Johnson. “But, she won’t Dr. Martha Johnson be completely retired, I assure you.” Dr. Johnson believes that “every American should be bilingual.” That would explain her desire to take Spanish classes now that she’s retired. “Martha is such a great reader and sharer of books for both kids and adults that I know she’s going to have a great retirement of reading, too,” stated Kathy Fish, English professor at Cumberland. Prior to her coming to Cumberland in 1992, Dr. Johnson enjoyed a lengthy career as an elementary school teacher and principal. According to her husband Lawrence Johnson, she spent many years moving from place to place in support of him and his career. “When I retired from Virginia [Commonwealth University] I said it’s your turn, you pick a place.” That place was Cumberland College. “I came here because I was so impressed with the acceptance of people when I came for the interview,” Dr. Johnson said. “I always wanted to teach at a Christian college.” “To me it seems like Cumberland has been the perfect fit for my mother...a small campus with wonderful facilities,” her son Russ commented. “It has afforded her the opportunity to do want she has wanted to do.” As department chair and director of the graduate program - positions she assumed in 1994 - Dr. Johnson has overseen virtually every aspect of the education program. “What makes Dr. Johnson valuable is her sense of humor and creativity,” stated English professor Dr. Tom Fish. “Dr. Johnson is the driving force behind all the preparation done for our evaluation,” said Norma Patrick, a professor in the education department. Every five years teacher education programs at Kentucky colleges must be evaluated and approved by a board of examiners appointed by the Education Professional Standards Board. Each program must meet the six-accreditation standards established by the Board. Although she will be officially retired from her positions at Cumberland, Dr. Johnson has no intention of retiring from her work as an educator. She’d like to teach as an adjunct and maybe start an educational game and activities business. “I’d like to design games and activities for the specific needs of elementary school teachers,” she explained. This is nothing new to Dr. Johnson. She already has one original game under her belt called “School Days.” Whatever she decides to do she will most certainly do it well because as her son Russ explained, “her experiences and her mind are too valuable to put into retirement.”
Workstudy Makes a Difference
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orkstudy plays a vital role in the operation of Cumberland College. It also makes a difference in the lives of students as well. The workstudy program at Cumberland not only provides a means for a student to meet the financial challenges of attending college, it also affords opportunities to develop qualities of self-reliance, dependability, promptness and initiative. Here is one student’s story: I was born in southeastern Kentucky and I grew up about 10 miles from the beautiful Cumberland Falls State Park. I am the baby girl of my family with a younger brother, older brother, and two older sisters. My dad has worked as a pressman in a major card factory for the past 31 years. My mom was a stay-at-home mom when we were little. It was comforting to come home to a smiling face and very often, homemade cookies. It was in high school, while tutoring elementary students, that I realized I wanted to become a teacher. I was drawn to these children and I felt a real desire to help them learn, even though some of them thought it was too large a task to master. I would like to enter the classroom not only as a teacher of academics, but with a genuine concern for students. I’d like to help them overcome the obstacles that life throws in their paths. My parents have always stressed the importance of a good education and I am seeing how true that is in my own family. The card factory where my dad works is closing and he wonders if he will be able to get a job at his age,
with no education. I want to be able to face my future with the assurance a college education will provide and at Cumberland I know I am getting the quality education I need to prepare me for my future. At Cumberland I carry 19.5 credit hours. I am a member of the Cumberland College Singers. This fall I will participate in the Insights program as a STAR, a mentor for incoming freshman. Since the summer of 2000, I have been working in the financial planning office as a workstudy student. I am grateful for the work-study program and the financial support it gives, allowing me to attend a college close to home. It is important for me to be with my family who gives me their unconditional support and love. I know Cumberland has been the right college choice for me. Amber Barnett Work-Study Student, Cumberland College The workstudy program is made possible through special financial aid programs and the contributions of alumni and friends of the college. Your gift, no matter the size, is very important as we seek to provide students with an affordable educational experience. You can help make a difference in someone’s life by providing financial assistance through the college’s workstudy program. Please consider sending a gift today.
Cumberland College Workstudy Program
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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Excerpts from an early 1950s-era college admissions brochure
Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame 2002 Inductees
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ive alumni were selected as this year’s inductees for the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. 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. Five individuals were inducted on February 16, 2002, during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Georgetown College. The inductees were Don Bingham, David Carmichael, Scott Gardner, Victor Morris and Tom Smith.
Don Bingham is a native of Knox County (KY) and was a stand out on the Knox Central High School basketball team, participating in the 1955 East-West All-Star Game. He enrolled at the University of Tennessee in 1955 setting a school record for the most points scored during a game, with 41 points during his freshman basketball season and was also a member of the All SEC team in 1957. Bingham was drafted into the United States Army in 1957 and served in Europe during his two years of duty. During this time, Bingham played on the Army’s basketball squad earning Don Bingham nomination to the All Europe Team in 1958 and 1959. He also set the Army record for the number of points in a game, with 69 points. Bingham enrolled at Cumberland College in 1960 and scored the first six points for Cumberland’s basketball team in its first year of participation as a four-year college. He set records as the leading scorer for each of the next two years on the squad. In 1962, following his graduation from Cumberland, Bingham returned to his high school alma mater, serving as a health and physical education teacher and as the head boy’s basketball coach. During his 14 year coaching tenure he compiled a record of 259 wins, 78 losses, and led his teams to ten district championships and two regional championships. Bingham retired from his teaching position in 1991. Bingham was honored by his high school alma mater with the completion of the Coach Don Bingham Physical Education/Gymnasium in 1999. Bingham and his wife, Mary Ann Cornett Bingham — his Cumberland College sweetheart, continue to reside in Barbourville, KY. They are the proud parents of two daughters and three granddaughters.
David Carmichael
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David Carmichael came to Cumberland after a successful high school football career in Hazard, KY. He made a significant contribution to Cumberland’s team during his freshman season with 1 interception, 13 single tackles and 10 assisted tackles. During his second season, he improved on these numbers by adding a remarkable 6 interceptions on the year with 36 single tackles and 17 assists. In 1987, during his junior year, Carmichael again charted 6 interceptions (one involving a 100 yard return for a
touchdown against Union College) and added 37 single tackles and 12 assists to the overall team’s performance and helped capture the Mid South Conference Co-Championship title. As a result of his athletic performance during the 1987 season, he was named to the All Conference, All NAIA District 32, and the prestigious Kodak All-American teams. In 1988, Carmichael contributed 3 interceptions, 26 single tackles and 6 assists to the teams record 10-0-0 regular season performance and helped lead the team to the Mid South Conference Championship. Throughout his career at Cumberland, Carmichael compiled an impressive record of 16 interceptions for 427 yards and 3 touchdowns, 112 single tackles and 45 assists for a total of 157 tackles along with 10 blocked field goal attempts, a safety and numerous blocked field goal attempts. Carmichael has been employed in Lexington, KY for the past several years but recently returned to his hometown of Hazard, KY. Scott Gardner enrolled at Cumberland in 1988 and became a valuable addition to the golf team. During his career he was a 4 time All KIAC Conference team member, a three time NAIA District 32 team member and was twice named as a NAIA AllAmerican. He holds the school record with 22 career wins and led his teams in virtually every imaginable career statistic. During the 1991-’92 season he became the NAIA National Champion, shooting 10 under par over the 4-day tournament, with a course Scott Gardner record of 66 in the 3rd round. Following this impressive season, Gardner was selected as one of only 8 collegiate golfers to represent the United States at the World University Games in Spain. Gardner has played professionally on the Hooter’s Tour and won his first professional tour in 1993. Gardner currently resides in Corbin, KY. Victor Morris enrolled at Cumberland College in 1959. Morris started in the centerfield position during his freshman season. The next year, as Cumberland began the transition to senior college status, Morris led the team with a .444 batting average. In his junior year, Morris held an incredible .565 batting average and was one of Cumberland’s first athletes to be named to a NAIA All-American team. Morris continued his hitting streak and led the team with a .449 batting average during his senior year. Following his graduation from Cumberland Victor Morris College, Morris served for 29 years as a teacher at Cumberland High School in Cumberland, KY. He also coached varsity baseball at Cumberland for 18 years. Morris and his wife, Lunelle — his college sweetheart, currently reside in Tullahoma, TN. They are the parents of four children and they have four grandchildren.
Tom Smith is a native of Knox County (KY) and was a three-time state champion in the mile during his career at Knox Central High School. Smith began his academic and athletic career at Cumberland in 1975. During that season he placed sixth in the 1500 meter and seventh in the 800 meter at the spring nationals. In his junior year he posted a sixth place finish in the 2-mile relay and finished fifth in the distance medley relay during indoor track competition. Smith won the 1977 Kentucky State Championship as an indiTom Smith vidual in cross-country competition. In addition, he captured sixth place in both the 800 and 1500-meter relays
during the national track meet and placed 22nd in the cross-country nationals gaining the first NAIA All-American title for any Cumberland cross-country team member. Smith’s senior season brought additional recognition as he was named an All-American for indoor track with a third place finish in the mile and a fourth place finish in the distance medley relay. He went on to place fourth in the 1500-meter relay at the spring track nationals. Following his graduation from Cumberland, Smith continued his running interests winning the 1979 Mason Dixon Indoor mile relay with a 4:12 finish and repeating as the winner of the Corbin (KY) 2 Mile Moonlight Race on several occasions. He was ranked 79th in the world in 1980; won the 1981 Pigeon Forge Moonlight 5-Mile Race; and in 1982, Smith won the Bluegrass 10,000 with a time of 31:46. Smith has taught health and physical education in the Knox County school system since 1978. In addition to teaching, Smith also owns and operates Runners Shop Sports in Corbin, KY.
Sears Directors’ Cup Award — Cumberland Takes Sixth Place
C
umberland College claimed 6th place, among all colleges and universities participating in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), in the fight for the coveted Sears Directors’ Cup Award. This award, presented annually by Sears, Roebuck and Co. and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), is awarded to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country. The spring standings for this award were released on June 18, 2002. Developed as a joint effort between USA Today and NACDA, the Sears Directors’ Cup program is the only all-sports competition that recognizes the institutions in each of the four categories (NCAA Division I, II, and III and NAIA) with the best overall athletics program. The Sears Directors’ Cup is part of the Sears Collegiate Champions program which annually awards more than 2,200 conference and sport champion trophies and a quarter-of-a-million dollars in academic scholarships. In the NAIA, points are awarded based on each institution’s finish in up to 12 sports. This includes the top six scoring sports for men and the top six scoring sports for women. In 1999-2000, Cumberland finished 13th in the final poll for this prestigious award. In 2000-2001, Cumberland climbed the ladder to an outstanding 5th place ranking. Dropping one place in 2001-2002, the Patriots settled for the 6th spot as the athletic teams as a whole were well rounded. For more information on the Sears Cup award, visit NACDA at www.nacda.com. For more information on Cumberland's athletic program or to check out news releases on your favorite team visit Cumberland's Athletic Department website at: http://www.cumberlandcollege.edu/athletics/.
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2002 Fall Athletic Schedules Men’s Basketball Nov. 5
Union College
Nov. 11
Life College
Nov. 12
Tennessee Wesleyan
Nov. 15 & 16
Cumberland College Invitational
Nov. 22 & 23
Football Home
Aug. 31
Morehead State University
Away
Away
Sep. 7
University of Va. - Wise
Away
Away
Sep. 21
Belhaven College
Away
Home
Sep. 28
Campbellsville University
Huntington Tournament
Away
Oct. 5
Cumberland University
Away
Nov. 26
Cumberland University
Home
Oct. 12
Georgetown University
Home
Dec. 7
Brescia College
Away
Oct. 19
Pikeville College
Dec. 10
Brevard College
Home
Oct. 26
Union College
Dec. 14
Knoxville College
Away
Nov. 9
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Nov. 16
Lambuth University
Home
Away Home Away Home
Women’s Basketball Urbanna University
Home
Nov. 5
Cumberland University
Home
Aug. 28
Tusculum College
Away
Nov. 7
Knoxville College
Home
Aug. 31
Milligan College
Home
Nov. 11
Martin Methodist University
Away
Sep. 6
Mt. Vernon Nazarene
Away
Nov. 15 & 16
Life University
Away
Sep. 7
Geneva College
Away
Nov. 18
Wilberforce University
Home
Sep. 14
Reinhardt College
Home
Nov. 23
Lee University
Away
Sep. 16
Cumberland University
Home
Nov. 26
Midway College
Away
Sep. 20
Lambuth University
Home
Dec. 3
Lee University
Home
Sep. 24
Georgetown College
Away
Dec. 7
Spalding University
Home
Sep. 28
Graceland College
Away
Dec. 10
Life University
Home
Oct. 1
Lindsay Wilson College
Away
Dec. 13 & 14
Urbanna University
Away
Oct. 5
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Home
Dec. 28 - 30
The Masters Tournament
Away
Oct. 8
Life University
Home
Oct. 10
Lyon College
Home
Oct. 16
Lincoln Memorial University
Away Away
Cross-Country Aug. 31
Western Carolina Invitational
Away
Oct. 19
Rio Grande University
Sep. 21
Miami University Invitational
Away
Oct. 31
Campbellsville University
Oct. 5
Loyola University Invitational
Away
Nov. 2
Catawba College
Oct. 11
Eastern Kentucky University Invitational
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Men’s Soccer
Nov. 2
Home Away
Women’s Soccer
Richmond, KY
Oct. 26
Southeastern Classic
Versailles, KY
Aug. 11
Morehead State University
Nov. 9
Mid-South Region
Louisville, KY
Sep. 2
Bethel College
Home Away
Sep. 6
Missouri Baptist College
Away
Sep. 20 & 21
Monreat College
Away
Sep. 7
Urbanna University
Away
Sep. 26
Midway College
Away
Sep. 14
Reinhardt College
Home
Sep. 27
Milligan College
Home
Sep. 16
Cumberland University
Home
Oct. 1
Campbellsville University
Home
Sep. 18
Bellarmine University
Away
Oct. 3
Lindsay Wilson College
Home
Sep. 21
Lambuth University
Home
Oct. 4 & 5
McKendree College
Away
Sep. 24
Georgetown College
Away
Oct. 8
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Away
Sep. 23
Transylvania University
Away
Oct. 10
Mountain State University
Away
Sep. 28
Hastings College
Away
Oct. 10
Rio Grande
Away
Oct. 1
Lindsay Wilson College
Away
Oct. 11 & 12
Centre College Tournament
Away
Oct. 3
Milligan College
Home
Oct. 15
Georgetown College
Home
Oct. 5
King College
Away
Oct. 17
Pikeville College
Home
Oct. 10
Tusculum College
Away
Oct. 18
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Home
Oct. 16
Lincoln Memorial University
Away
Oct. 25
Lambuth University
Away
Oct. 19
Spaulding University
Home
Oct. 26
Union University
Away
Oct. 26
Union College
Away
Oct. 31
Union College
Home
Oct. 31
Campbellsville University
Home
Nov. 4
Spaulding University
Home
Nov. 4
Martin Methodist
Home
Nov. 5
Asburg College
Home
Nov. 9
Milligan College
Away
Nov. 15 & 16
Mid-South Conference Tournament
TBA
Swimming Oct. 12
University of Charleston
Away
Oct. 19
Asbury College
Away
Oct. 26
Transylvania University
Away
Oct. 26
Georgia Tech Open
Nov. 8 & 9
University of the South Invitational
Away
Nov. 2
Patriot Open
Nov. 16
Western Kentucky University
Away
Nov. 9
VMI (Fresh & Soph.)
Away
Nov. 23
Centre College - Berea College
Home
Michigan State( Jr & Sr)
TBA
Dec. 6 & 7
Transylvania University Invitational
Nov. 16
Ashland Open
Away
Nov. 23 & 24
Missouri Open
Away
Dec. 7 & 8
Penn State Open
Away
Dec. 27 & 28
Sunshine Open
Away
Away
Volleyball Aug. 29
Midway College
Home
Sep. 6 & 7
Asbury College
Away
Sep. 10
Union College
Away
Sep. 14
Spaulding University
Away
Sep. 14
Brescia University
Away
Men’s Wrestling Away Home
NOTE: Schedules displayed are those approved for release. All schedules are tentative at the time of printing and are subject to change. Please consult the Athletic Department website at http://www.cumberlandcollege.edu/athletics or call 606-539-4389 for updates.
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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, 2001 through April 30, 2002. The college extends appreciation to the individuals who 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. James Wallace Bowling Don V. Bryson Tom Warren Butler Community Trust Bank, Holbert Hodges, Jr., President Henry H. Davis Jr. Christine Booth Godsey David N. Huff David L. Jones Ray Lipps Gail S. Mays Jim and Judy Rose The Estate of Doyle E. Buhl
Founders Club Annual gifts totaling $2,500 to $4,999, qualify individuals for membership in the Founders Club. Inez Deposit Bank; R. Michael Duncan, President Carolyn Siler
Ambassadors Club Annual gifts totaling $1,000 to $2,499, qualify individuals for membership in the Ambassadors Club. Lloyd Abdoo Charles and Martha Anthony Phillip M. Armstrong Martha Crume Ash Scott Burleigh Robert and Sara Caudill Edgar Croley Barry D. Daulton Ralph M. Denham Paul Estes Edith Creech Feltner Lena Jackson Hill Jack Isaacs Mary Doyle Johnson Robert C. Jones Chris and Shawn Keegan Dick Koeniger Virginia Oliver Linkenhoker Ralph and Kathy Lynch Richard and Autumn Elaine Mays
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Harold L. Moses Robert R. Moses Kenny M. Nantz James T. and Mary Ohler Floyd and Jackie Owen Jane Mars Perkins Dallas and Carolyn Petrey Anna Parker Rutherford Ken and Stephanie Sims Alvin and Barbara Kay Smith Martha Smith Don R. Stephens Jim and Dinah Taylor Robert S. Terrell Shannon and Diana Warmoth Timothy and Salena Wilson
Leadership Club Annual gifts totaling $500 to $999, qualify individuals for membership in the Leadership Club. Jerry and Norma Beck Ethel Partin Belcher David Bergman John and Mavis Broome Charles D. Brown Sterling H. Bunch David Michael Combs Joe and Dana Early Rick and Martha Fleenor Bill and Wanda Freeman Charles N. Haney Kenneth and Alice Harp Larry and Debbie Harp Susan C. Hawkins Kentucky Mine Supply Company, Inc.; James Bushnell, President Charles and Brenda King Joseph Craig King Ronald and Carol Leach Elmer and Patricia Lovitt Richard and Brenda Mack Katherine Davenport McBeath Hays McMakin, Jr. Ron and Eloise Mitchell A. Y. Morgan William Paterson C. Sue Ball Phelps Michael A. Phillips Arliss L. Roaden Sandra A. Shelton Gary E. Tillman
Louise Boswell Tipton Mark Alan Walls Ebert Keith Warren, Jr. W. Alvin Watson Eugene M. West William A. Wilburn Frances Wynn Woods The Estate of Doris Jean Spafford
Associates Club Annual gifts totaling $250 - $499, qualify individuals for membership in the Associates Club. Mary Jane Ayers Jeroline Ann Baker Charles and Shelva Barnes Gary W. Barton William Reed Bryant James Lester Clark Charlotte Walters Fowler John A. Gilliam Harry G. Graham Naomi Skeen Harp Robert and Libby Jones Robert A. Kellough Edwin M. Kidd Harold E. Lester Chester and Judith Lilly Jeff and Beth Meadors John P. Moore Arnold A. Murphy Gwendolyn Perritt Larry L. Redwine Lillian Beatrice Simms Mary Klien Smith Ruby Crabtree Stephens Clinton C. Taylor Robert V. Wagoner Eric and Sue Wake Evelyn Egner Watson L. Wayne White Jane McDonald Wilson Jesse David Wilson Robert and Sawantha Witt R. Bruce Yandell
New Century Club Annual gifts totaling $100 to $249, qualify individuals for membership in the New Century Club. Jerry L. Abbott
Sara Davis Abitanta Glenn A. Adams R. Don and Janice Adkins Steve and Dawn Allen Doris Queery Allison Kenneth Ray Anderson Sylvia Taylor Arnett Leslie W. Bailey Roger D. Baker Ronald G. Baker Ruth Evelyn Ball Verna Young Barefoot Mildred Oaks Barringer Jennie Barton-Wesche Mildred Ellison Bean Gail June Childers Beebe Robert and Eleanor Mitts Behrmann Violet Peterson Bell Mark and Doris Beverly Donald and Doris Bishop Janet Wiley Brashear Clyde Jerome Brummett Jerry Doyle Bryant Frank A. Burns Zella Creech Campbell Benjamin H. Carr, Jr. John and Joyce Carson Larry Allen Carte Linda L. Carter Mary Elizabeth Carter Elma L. Cayton Katherine Childs Howard and Jo Ann Chitwood Jeffrey Charles Clark Jimmy Clark Jack L. Coffey Robert W. Coker Thomas Lemuel Coker Michael and Donna Colegrove Virginia Mecheal Collins Sara Walter Combs Jerry Lee Connell Gladys Holbrook Cotton Anna Mary Creekmore Arline Parks Crouch Sandra Faye Daniel David L. Davies Eugene and Delores Davis James Robert Davis Marvin and Helen Deaton Mary Jo Crawford Delligatti Gabriel and Sallie Patrick D’Haillecourt
H. Joel and Paulleta Dick Edmund E. Doolin Charles Grant Dye Joe and Phyllis Early Bill D. Edwards James H. Elliott David Paul Estes EZ Management Inc.; Susan Zellner, Owner Paul and Carolyn Falin David K. Fee Chris J. Ferguson Christine Rains Fletcher James E. Ford Kathleen Noe Foxx Millard and Norma Lee Francis Mary Dale Sproul Freeman Wilma Shelton Frey Robert and Patricia Frueholz Lillian Carroll Galloway Danny and Sue Gambrel Edwina Campbell Gibson Linda Ford Gooch Elizabeth Ann Gordon Betty Halbrook Edward E. Ham Jr. Norman William Harp Jr. Vaughn and Verna Hatcher Joe F. Hatfield Begie Grant Hatmaker Louise Bolton Hatmaker Jeffrey Lee Hicks Tim and Julie Hill Mae Carson Hipps Delsie Horne Harold F. Hubbard John Sam Inabnitt, Jr. Chester Arthur Insko Glenna Conley Jackson Edward and Umbelina Jalowski Charles R. Jarboe, Jr. Guy R. Jones Jack D. Jones Ida Mae Mullins Judy Richard and Janie Kagy Brad and Heather Kalista Jimmy M. Kamso-Pratt Steve Craig Karnehm John R. Keeton Charles and Lois Kelly Janice H. Kelly Deborah A. Kelly-Hoehn Richard C. Kessinger Pete Killgore Liz Young Krause Jonathan and Kasee Laster Charles E. Lawless, Jr.
Robert E. Lee Jr. Alan and Shirley LeForce Jeffrey Michael Liddle Troy and Karen Lovett C. C. Lowery Vester and Anis Mahan Roy Michael Markham James and Sarah Stone Martin Kenneth F. McKinney Maureen Elliott McKinney Robert Lee Merritt Bill and Sharon Messer Betty Howard Miller Melissa Kay Mills Sally Meadors Mitchell Jesse Moberly Ronnie and Shelleigh Moses J. B. and Marcella Mountjoy Martha Ladd Murphey Earl New Barbara Foley Okumura Harold Lee Patterson Lora McClain Patterson Gwen Hollan Pavy Barry Donald Pencek Wesley and Pam Perkins Ricky L. Pickett Leonard and Doris Pierce, Jr. Margaret Marlowe Pierce Imogene Powers Glenda Price Donald K. Queener Donnie and Brenda Rains Herbert L. Reeves Hershel C. Reeves Sandra Marple Rhoads David and Donna Sue Rhodes Kenneth Payne Rice, Jr. William H. Riley Nora D. Taylor Roberts Timmy G. Robinson Leitha Baker Rudolph Stephen and Phyllis Schnacke Ruth Ellen Henson Scott Jack R. Sellars Juanita Purvis Shacklett Arlo C. Sharp, Jr. Paul and Yvonne Bishop Shoemaker Charles Lewis Siler Sue Sims James Lynn Singleton Maude Hudson Skinner Charles M. Smith Michael R. Smith Mary Lynn Long Snyder J. T. Sowders Thomas W. Stanfield
Butch and Sue Steely Howard M. Stephens Norman Lee Stephens Richard Stephens Susan Louise Craig Stewart Cordelia Y. Strange Gary and Barbara Strayer Winifred Sutherland Linda Clem Sutton Donald A. Swanson Amir Tabatabai Maryam Tabatabai John S. Taylor Leo Randall Taylor Raymond Hargus Taylor Stanley E. Taylor John F. Thomas Jr. Franklin and Evelyn Jean Tolliver James D. Turpin Martha Hall Victor Harvey L. Wallace Wallace Warfield Will and Elizabeth Waters James and Wilma Jo Watson Anna Cooper Watts Lee H. Webb Alfred Garred West Everett James White Jess R. White Loy Hobart White Fernie and Roberta Williams Juanita S. Williamson Grover and Vicki Wilson June Eastin Withington Joyce Baker Wong Virgil Woods Horace L. Wright, Jr. James W. Wright Roxie Elizabeth Smith Zecchini Leon and Reva Zevenbergen
Friends of Cumberland College: Annual gifts totaling up to $99 qualify individuals for membership in the Friends of Cumberland College Brenda Todd Abner Helen Treadway Adams Elmer and Wookena Alder Emma Kate Alder John D. Aldridge Harrison C. Allison Robert and Anna Amburgy Alex H. Anderson Jr. Mark Edwin Anderson Amy Michelle Anelli
Samuel William Avery Jr. Jerry and Cynthia Baker Velva Pennington Barker Paul W. Beasley Alvin and Gloe Bertram David T. Bingham Freda Younce Blakey Conley and Jean Blevins Floy Bond Bogie Andrea Newsom Bowers Annis M. Bowlin Roger and Jamie Branscum Alva Flynn Breeding Brennenstuhl-Bryant Lumber Company; Jim Brennenstuhl, Owner Robert and Malinda Sue Brooks James and Linda Brown Michael W. Bryant Sr. Yvonne Reece Buhl Phyllis Cornett Burkhart Donna Kaye Busic Henry Bussey, III Dennis Wayne Byrd Robert B. Cain Travis Calvert Betty Logan Cardwell Randall Wade Carrier Lorraine Yancey Carroll Clevis Don Carter Jeannie Ilene Cash Billy F. Caudill Odus Tyler Cheek Robert L. Cheek Robin E. Childers James Francis Cleary III Norma Litton Clouse Sarah E. Combs Mary Denny Compton Sarah Boggs Conatser Nancy Baker Cooper Gary Michael Cornelius Lewis and Wanda Cornelius Kenneth and ShirieCottongim Frank D. Crabtree Ann Bohannon Criscillis Alice Ruth Darnell Martha Cary Davidson Sondra Johnson Davis Cynthia Ann Dehner Deborah Scharber Denney Rosella Brown Dixon Douglas and CarolDobson Sharon Lynne Douglas Charles R. Dozier Kenneth L. Dryden John and Henrietta Duke Geneva Couch Duncil
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Alumni Giving Clubs Generous Gifts to the College Chuck and Evelyne Dupier Rubye Hamlin Early Ben Edmonds Alta Jaynes Elliott Brenda Hensley Eversole David and Janet Lee Fairchild Margaret Culver Faulkner Steve Fegenbush Simon Ray Fincher Betty Plemons Fischer Parcel Flannery Ronald Ford Julia Holt Freeman Dreama Rankin Fumia Betty Hollar Gaddis Jo Ann Bailey Gander Jesse Gibbs Richard L. Gibbs Linda Johnston Gibson Shane Derek Goad Pamela Cain Godby James and Noreen Goodan Gene R. Graves Donald Ray Greene Sr. Richard Earl Grimsley William and Jenny C. Gullett Jewell Edward Hail, Jr. Gary Bradley Hall Kimberly Trivette Hamlin Kenneth Handley William Darrell Hansel Ty and Ann Hanson Linda Ramsey Hardwick Thomas L. Harp Jack L. Harris John and Erica Harris Snyder Harris Curtiss Ray Hart James and Elizabeth Harville Kendall Hatton Robert Curtis Hayes Joe Earl Helton Christopher James Helvey Tim B. Henderlight Paul L. Hendrickson Dwight and Margaret Hendrix Nadene Creekmore Heth Alvin and Sandra Hickey Hoyt Glenn Hickey Mary McIntyre Hiestand Betty Bradley Hines Diana Hogan Thomas V. Hoggard Joe C. Holcomb John and Brenda Hollingsworth Earl J. Hopkins Michael and Adna Jean Howard Lydia N. Huber
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Van and Wanda Hudson Phyllis Ann Huff Ernest and Frances Hughes Jerry Hughett Mary Crawford Isom Steve Adrian Jett Byron and Brenda Jody Dallas Edwin Johnson Donald Brooke Jones Jerry W. Jones Robert K. Jones Jodi Andrea Justice Paul and Norma Kelley Kenneth K. Kelly Harold Nelson Kennedy Ina King Kenney George and Gladys Kief J. C. King R. B. and Jacqueline Kirby William and Dolores Lay Charles and Rachel Layman Alfred Mitchell Lewis Larry and Beulah Dee Lewis Robert K. Lewis Debra Ballard Liford H. Marlowe Link Herman and Nancy Long Virgellen Branham Lovitt Jackie McCreary Mace Maiden Drugs, Inc.; Roger Powers, Pharmacist Phyllis Ogden Malcomb Kay Lovitt Manning Charles and Theda Marlow James E. Marlow James A. Marsee Bonnie Cupp Marx Sandra Kay Massey Daphne Long Matre Ralph T. Maynard Anna Johnson Mayne William and Wilma Mayne Diane McNealey McClary Joyce McFarland McCormack Charles Truman McCracken Martha J. Miller Tim H. Mills Robert and Janet Miracle James and Carol Monhollen Charles E. Moore Sarah Lewellin Moore Bernard and Edna Moses Jewett and Mary Moss William G. Mullins Sr. Imogene Walker Murphy Deane Edgerton Nelson Barbara Moore Neubert Ruth Everly Nuckols
Gary M. O’Hara Brenda R. Orme William and Carole Owens Gary W. Parks Pete A. Parks Raymond and Ernestine Partin Ben and Paula Salyer Patton Paul Steely Ford, Inc.; Paul David Steely, President Martin A. Pemberton Jr. Glenna Gilbert Pennington Elaine Lynch Perkins Samuel D. Perry Allen Eugene Petrey Jean Ritchie Pickow Gladys Elwood Pinney Ted Emery Potter Thomas Potter Jerian Reynolds Potts Ruth Ann Powell Judy McCullough Poynter Trisha J. Price Rina Bell Pyles Imogene Ramsey Charles and Clara Reed Mary E. Reed Ron and Cynthia Rees Edra Caroline Rice Margaret Ingram Richards Dennis S. Risch Fred W. Robbins George D. Roberts Donald and Geneva Rollins Jim Rollins Manuel P. Romero Franklin D. Rowland William Sanders Geneva Lasko Sasher John and Jacqueline Schwinn Barbara Chrisman Scott Daniel and Sharon Scott GeneSell Daniel and Lynne Sennett William Michael Sewell Regina Shaehan Alvin and JuAnita Sharpe Jeffery and Mary Shell James and Donna Shemwell Gene and Chris Siler JoAnn Tolliver Siler Dale Guy Simpson Nora Siler Simpson Melvin and Arrietta Skeen Richard Dale Smiley Gary Smith Margaret Marsh Smith Nancy Nelson Snider Constance Allen Somers
Ralph Souleyret, Jr. Margaret Elizabeth South Doris V. Spegal William J. Stadtlander John D. Staley Pamela Stanford Paul David and Brenda Steely Paul P. and Stella Steely Glenn A. Stephens Janice A. Stewart Tamara Lynn Stewart V. L. and Pat Stonecipher Mildred O. Storm Kathryn Wilcox Storrie Jerry Lynn Stout Harvey Lavern Strouth James and Nancy Sutton Garrett Wesley Swain Charles Hubbell Swearingen Sandra Lester Sweet Adney and Darlene Taylor James B. Taylor Elizabeth Brockman Thompson Gail Coffey Timperio Gilbert L. Van Over Jr. Diana Bruner Vandy Charles Christopher Waits Dale and Patricia Walker Ruth Wallace John Randolph Walter Thelma Dance Ward Helen Bryant Warden Sam and Nancy J. Watts Marion Hosley Webber Alice Buhl Weiland Gary Ray Welch Ford D. Whitaker Wanda Baldwin White Whitley County Broadcasting; Paul Estes, President Jean Whaley Wiggins Jack and Barbara Wilder William and Martha Willard Mrs. Cratis Williams Art and Lavonne Wilson Donna Robinson Wilson H. Dale Winkler Una Janice Lawson Wooton Robert M. Wormsley Jerry Delbert York
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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, January 1, 2002 through June 15, 2002. 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 of In Memory Of: Our Son, Tabb Bahner Given By: Mr. & Mrs. T. Maxfield Bahner In Memory Of: My Father, Howard R. Boozer Given By: Mrs. Barbara Boozer Windham On the Occasion Of: Christmas 2001 In Memory Of: Kathleen Pickle Davis Given By: Mrs. Jane M. Wilson In Memory Of: Ray Dixon Given By: Mr. John (Jack) S. Arthur Mr. David Bergman Mrs. Alice Bowling Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome Mr. & Mrs. Russell Edward Carr Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Samuel Childers Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colegrove Cumberland College Education Department Mrs. Sharon Lynn Douglas Dr. & Mrs. Robert Dunston Dr. & Mrs. Walter Blaine Early, III Mr. & Mrs. Paul Estes Dr. & Mrs. Rick Fleenor Mr. & Mrs. Bill Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Corey Wayne Floyd Dr. Donald W. Good Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Mrs. Erica Harris Mrs. Alene Heatwole Mrs. Diane Jamison Mrs. Claudia Kay Manning Mr. & Mrs. Donald Carl Meadors Mrs. Shelleigh Moses Ms. Shawn Michelle Powers Dr. & Mrs. George Ramey Mrs. Linda Sutton Dr. & Mrs. Eric Wake Mr. & Mrs. Rayford Watts Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt Mrs. Florence Young In Memory Of: Joseph N. Gaffney Given By: Ms. Mary Gaffney
In Memory Of: Mary Johnson Gatliff Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Freeman Mrs. John C. Hodges Ms. Quincy Mills Jones Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Keener Mrs. Mary H. Martin Mr. W. Glenn O’Neal Mrs. Helen H. Smith In Memory Of: Joe Gibson Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp In Memory Of: Doyle Gilbert Given By: Mr. David Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Paul Estes Mr. & Mrs. Benny Hinkle In Memory Of: Paul Godsey Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt In Memory Of: Annabel Hall Given By: Mrs. Martha H. Victor In Memory Of: Norman Harp Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp In Memory Of: Toby Harring Given By: Ms. Jamie A. Harring In Memory Of: Julia B. Heaton Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Storm In Memory Of: Howard F. Hicks & Patricia Hicks Carr Given By: Ms. Ina N. Hicks In Memory Of: Dorothy June White Hoag Given By: Mr. & Mrs. David H. Pope In Memory Of: Mrs. Lillian Hungerford Given By: The Honorable & Mrs. Eugene Siler, Jr. In Memory Of: Colonel Oval W. Jones Given By: Mr. Oscar S. DePriest, IV Ms. Anne Lessard Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. McAllister
In Memory Of: P. R. Jones Given By: Mrs. Zella C. Campbell Mr. Paul Eugene Martin In Memory Of: Anita McNeil Keeton On the Occasion of: Her Birthday, March 3 Given By: Mr. John R. Keeton In Memory Of: Cawood Ledford Given By: Mr. & Mrs. W. James Host In Memory Of: Virginia Lovett Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett In Memory Of: Miss Emma McPherson Given By: Ms. Yvonne Buhl Cumberland College Woman’s Club Mrs. Debbie M. Harp Mrs. Eva Norman Mrs. Mary McPherson White First Baptist Church Phyllis R. Wood Bible Class In Memory Of: My Brother, Joseph L. Manion Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Manion In Memory Of: Rita Moore Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Dunston In Memory Of: Kenimer H. Morgan Given By: Mrs. Kenimer H. Morgan In Memory Of: Rev. George Munro Given By: Mr. Dennis S. Risch In Memory Of: Milton Murphy Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Dunston In Memory Of: Chester Nevels Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett In Memory Of: Charles Osborne Given By: Dr. David Bergman In Memory Of: Dr. Robert L. Palmer Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer
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In Memory Of: Imogene Powers Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Alder, Jr. Ms. Gail Ellis Mr. Joe Gibson, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman William Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Harp Mrs. Thelma Hinegardner Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Skeen Ms. Kathleen Smith Mrs. Glenna Wilson
In Memory Of: Mrs. Beulah Parsons Sutton Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Frank A. Burns
In Honor Of: Bill Freeman Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Robert Dunston
In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Mr. William Reed Bryant Cumberland College Woman’s Club Ms. Jamie A. Herring Mr. Harold E. Lester Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Mrs. Martha Ridenour
In Honor Of: O. J. Helvey Given By: Mrs. Doris Louise Beverly
In Memory Of: Suzanne Ridenour Given By: Mrs. Martha Ridenour
In Honor Of: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Adkins Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer
In Memory Of: Fred Roth Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett
In Honor Of: My Mother, Francis K. Boozer Given By: Mrs. Barbara Boozer Windham On The Occasion Of: Christmas 2001
In Honor Of: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer Given By: Ms. Yvonne Buhl
In Honor Of: Von & Ray Buhl Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer
In Honor Of: Dr. G. Willard Reeves Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Dunston
In Honor Of: Jo Florence & Otis Cordell Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer
In Honor Of: Rayford & June Watts Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer
In Honor Of: Dr. Tom Frazier Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer
In Honor Of: William L. Woodall Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Orville W. Crane, Jr. Ms. Mary Gaffney
In Memory Of: Ann R. Shelley Given By: Mr. Harold E. Lester In Memory Of: Emily Sims Given By: Mr. & Mrs. William K. Simmons In Memory Of: Drew Smith’s Birthday Given By: Ms. Mary Ann Combs
In Honor Of: Gina & Bruce Hicks Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer In Honor Of: Dr. Susan Pressly Lephart Given By: Mrs. Florence G. Pressly
In Memory Of: My Parents Given By: Mr. Samuel R. West
In Honor Of: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mommsen Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer In Honor Of: Ted & Anne Clay Oldham Given By: Mr. & Mrs. James E. Lewis
GATLIFF PRINTS AVAILABLE! Prints of the Gatliff Building, a central part of Cumberland’s campus, are available from the Office of Alumni Services. Framed prints: $75.00. Display your Cumberland Diploma along with a print of the Gatliff Building: $125.00 (Additional charges for shipping and handling will be applied to each order.) To place an order, or for more information contact the Office of Alumni Services at 606-539-4241 or email: alumni@cumberlandcollege.edu.
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Planned Giving
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iscouraged with low earnings on cash investments? A charitable gift annuity, with its fixed annual payments and numerous tax advantages, may interest you.
How a Charitable Gift Annuity Benefits You
Many of our friends who have been discouraged, or even hurt, by low earnings on their cash investments are discovering that they can help Cumberland College and help themselves by the same means-a charitable gift annuity contract.
How a Gift Annuity Works The concept of a gift annuity is simple and has been around for more than a century. A person wishing to support our work makes a gift of cash or marketable property to Cumberland. In turn, we reinvest the assets and agree to make fixed annual payments to the donor for life (and, if desired, for another beneficiary’s lifetime). Upon the death of the last beneficiary, the funds are available for our use. The transaction is partly a charitable gift and partly the purchase of the income interest. The annuity rate is the dollar amount returned to you annually as a percentage of the value of your gift, and these rates are related to the ages of the recipients. The contract specifies the frequency of payments (typically quarterly or semiannual installments) and the date of the first payment. Listed below are examples of onelife annuity rates that are set by the American Council on Gift Annuities. The rate for a two-life annuity is slightly lower due to the payment being theoretically longer: AGE 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
ANNUITY RATE 6.40 6.70 7.20 7.90 8.90 10.40 12.00
What You Get Out of It You have the benefit of lifetime payments for yourself and possibly another person, but there are numerous tax advantages, as well: • Charitable deduction. The portion of the transaction that is considered a gift (usually this works out to be approximately 40 percent to 50 percent) is eligible to be included as a charitable contribution on the itemized deductions part of your federal income tax return. • Income tax savings. Part of the annual amount you receive (usually more than 30 percent) is considered a tax-free return of capital, excluding it from gross income until you reach your life expectancy. • Estate tax savings. If you and/or your spouse are the only beneficiaries, the value of the annuity may not be taxed in your estates (it may qualify as a marital deduction). Additionally, there are possible savings in investment charges, probate attorney fees and settlement costs if you allow Cumberland College to manage the assets.
How to Fund a Charitable Gift Annuity Cash is the most common asset used to fund a charitable gift annuity. If you contribute appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds and municipal bonds, you will need to pay some capital gains taxes on the gain on the “sale” portion of the transaction. These capital gains taxes are paid over your life expectancy-they are not all payable in one year. Funding a charitable gift annuity with real estate is another option.
Increase Your Retirement Income Perhaps one of your personal financial objectives is to supplement future retirement income. If so, you can delay the start of annuity payments until a certain date (such as when you reach age 65), which you must choose at the outset. This is done with a deferred gift annuity. Deferral of payments increases the initial income tax charitable contribution (resulting in greater tax savings) and improves the annuity rate to be paid. Other advantages of supplementing retirement income with a deferred charitable gift annuity contract include: • no limitations on amounts, • avoidance of the nondiscrimination rules for qualified pension plans and • no restrictions on the age at which payments can or must start.
For Specific Answers Contact us to arrange a personalized projection of how a specific gift annuity contract could work for you and for us. © The Stelter Company The information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney.
Please send me more information about how I can arrange a Charitable Gift Annuity. Name _______________________________________ Birthdate ____________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City ________________________________________ State _______ Zip _______ Phone ______________________________________ Email ______________________________________ Funding with __ Cash $ ______ __ Appreciated Securities $ ____, with a cost basis of $ ____ __ Real Estate $ ____, with a cost basis of $ ____ Return this form to: Office of the President Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769
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Class Notes 1940’s Jean Ritchie Pickow (’44) was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, Renfro Valley, KY, on February 28, 2002.
1950’s Betty E. Siegel (’50) was named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians for 2001 by Georgia Trend Magazine. She is celebrating her 20th anniversary as president of Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA.
1960’s Robert M. Moser (’66) received his doctor of philosophy degree from Shaftesbury University. Jim Murray (’68) serves as pastor at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Corbin, KY.
1970’s Bobby Howard (’75) currently serves as an art teacher and a track coach at Evarts High School in Evarts, KY. David Wireman (’75) is working as a special education teacher at Cawood High School in Harlan, KY. Randy Tate (’76) is working as the director of church planting for the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists. Michael Allen (’77) received his doctor of ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary in May 2002.
1980’s Rita Kay Dowden (‘80) resides in Manchester, KY, with her husband, Robert, and their son, Robert. She is a fourth grade teacher at Paces Creek Elementary School in Manchester and was named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 2000. Tony Melton (’81) is a math teacher in Perry County, (KY). Gloria Weigle (’81) resides in Nicholasville, KY, with her husband, Bill, and their three children. She is the district coordinator for substitute placements for the Jessamine County Board of Education.
Martin C. Ledington (’86) is on a joint assignment for the United States Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, IL. Jim Tarrant (’86) currently serves as assistant professor and director of choral activities at Ottawa University in Ottawa, KS. He received his doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Memphis in November 2001. Marsha Morton Elkins (’87) is employed as a sixth and seventh grade health teacher at Lafollette Middle School in Lafollette, TN. Fred Gillum (’87) serves as head softball coach at Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC.
Nathan E. Ward (’93) resides in Floyds Knobs, IN with his wife, Wendy, and their four sons. He is attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and also serves as minister of music and administration at First Southern Baptist Church, Floyds Knobs. Chris Anderson (’94) currently serves as the head athletic trainer for the Hawaii Islanders Arena Football team. Stephanie Hamon (’94) is a physics teacher at Rockcastle County High School in Mt. Vernon, KY. Debby Byington Mayberry (’94) is a health educator at the Cumberland District Health Department in Somerset, KY. She also serves as president of the Pulaski County Women’s Coalition.
Rodney Johnson (’88) is employed by R. R. Donnelley, where he oversees the printing of New Yorker Magazine.
Aaron Purcell (’94) currently serves as the archivist for the University of Tennessee library in Knoxville. He is also working on his Ph. D. in history at the University of Tennessee.
John C. Poirier (’89) is pursuing a Ph.D. in ancient Judaism at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York, NY.
Steve King (’95) is employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He resides in Nicholasville, along with his wife, Stacy.
1990’s
Traci Butler (’96) is employed by City Bank in Crittenden, KY.
Ben Murphy (’90) is the head football coach and athletic director at Chuckey Doak High School in Afton, TN. Tony White (’91) is employed by the Mercer County (KY) Health Department. Ruth Ann Flynn (’91) is employed as an industrial hygienist at a Naval Station in Newberry, IN. Dr. Samer Ackleh (’92) is employed by Hewlett Packard as a response center engineer. Wes Cornett (’93) serves as the assistant principal at Lincoln County High School in Stanford, KY.
Rex Huff (’84) is part owner of South East Marine in Corbin, KY.
Joe Early, Jr. (’93) and Dana Rose Early (’94) now reside in Hewitt, TX. Joe completed a Ph.D. in church history at Southwestern Theological Seminary in May 2002. He has been appointed visiting assistant professor in church history at Baylor University in Waco, TX. Dana completed a doctorate in pharmacy at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO in 1999. Dana has taken a position with a national pharmacy chain in Waco.
Rick Fleenor (’85) received the doctor of education degree from the Southern Baptist Theological
Nick Osborn (’93) serves as minister of youth at First Baptist Church in Kettering, OH.
Tim Good (’83) is employed by the Bell County (KY) Health Department.
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Seminary in May 2002. He currently serves as director of alumni services and assistant director of admissions at Cumberland College.
Robert Stephens (’96) resides in Whitley City, KY and serves as a public defender for McCreary County. Aaron Anderson (’97) serves as a principal at Pine Knott Elementary School in Pine Knott, KY. Jill Gross Arvanitis (’97) resides in Falls Church, VA, with her husband, John. She serves as the leader for the National Heart Attack Alert Program Partnership for the American Institutes for Research in Silver Spring, MD. Bridget Graves (’97) has received her MS degree in biomedical science with an emphasis in microbiology from East Tennessee State University. She is working at ETSU as a research specialist. Camelia Jackson (’97) is teaching high school English and Spanish at Bell County High School in Pineville, KY. Julie Anderson Oropeza (’97) is teaching health and physical education and coaching varsity cross-country, basketball, and track and field in Poteet, TX. Beth Steele Hetzel (’97) serves as a kindergarten teacher at McAdams Early Childhood Center in
Huber Heights, OH. She received a master of science in education degree from the University of Dayton (OH) in May 2002.
Aaron N. Coleman (’01) is attending graduate school at the University of Louisville, pursuing a masters in history.
Travis Profitt (’01) and Kay Jones were married in July 2001.
Rebecca Stults (’97) is pursuing a master’s in biology and wildlife ecology and serving as a teaching assistant at Eastern Kentucky University.
Emily Lumsden Coleman (’01) is attending graduate school at the University of Louisville, pursuing a masters in college and student personal services.
Tim Guthrie (’89) and his wife, Anne, welcome their daughter, Grace Elizabeth, born December 11, 2001. She joins big brothers Peter (4) and Noah (2).
Melissa Creekmore (’01) is working as an assistant at Jellico Occupational Health and Physical Therapy in Jellico, TN.
Kara Fulkerson (’92) and her husband, J.R., welcome their daughter, Payton Riley, born July 7, 2001. She joins big sister Jordan Rae, age 5.
Amber Jones Earle (’01) is pursuing a master’s degree in mental health counseling at Gardner Webb University.
Jill Toms Sanders (’94) and her husband, Chad, welcome their daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth, born April 14, 2001.
Bethany Andes Hockenberry (’01) is pursuing a master’s degree in English at the University of St. Louis.
Robert Stephens (’96) and his wife, Tonya, welcome their daughter, Katherine Elizabeth, born April 8, 2002.
Travis Profitt (’01) is employed by Bell South and resides in Paris, KY.
Julie Anderson Oropeza (’97) and her husband, Bart, welcome their son, Isaiah, born December 3, 2001.
Ty Hanson (’98) graduated from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2002. He is doing his internship in Athens, OH. Jennifer Cox (’98) is working as an English teacher at McCreary Central High School in Stearns, KY. William Backer (’99) graduated from Stetson College of Law. He works for a personal injury firm in the Tampa Bay area. Kelli Shook (’99) resides in Nashville, TN. She is a field sales manager for GE Capital Card Services. Brenna Smith (’99) is working as a program specialist at The University of South Florida’s Lakeland Campus. She resides in Bartow, FL, with her husband John. Gabe Steele (’99) is working on a MDiv in Christian education with emphasis in youth ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
2000’s Chip Earle (’00) is attending seminary at Gardner Webb University. Nathan Hale (’00) is employed as a communicable disease epidemiologist for the Upper Cumberland Regional Health Department in Knoxville, TN.
Kristy Ried (’01) is employed as a math teacher in Laurel County (KY). She is currently pursuing her master’s degree through the graduate education program at Cumberland. John Smith (’01) serves as a physics and math teacher and the head swim coach at All-Saints Academy in Winter Haven, FL. Randy Terry (’02) is working as the outpatient services coordinator at Jellico Hospital, Jellico, TN.
Marriages Jill Toms (’94) and Chad Sanders (attended ’92’93) were married in June 1997. Julie Elizabeth Anderson (’97) and Bart Oropeza Jr. were married on December 23, 2000.
Heather Phillips-Hamilton (’00) serves as a math teacher and the head girl’s track coach at North Johnson High School in North Carolina.
Jill Kendra Gross (’97) and John Aristotelis Arvanitis were married on October 20, 2001.
Simeon Hodges (’00) is attending the University of Kentucky Medical School.
Beth Steele (’97) and Brian Hetzel were married on October 14, 2000.
Lance Smith (’00) is working as a co- manager for 84 Lumber in Knoxville, TN.
Jeffrey Stager (’00) and Mary Adams (’95) were married on October 19, 2001.
Jammie Woodyard (’00) is the associate pastor at Riverview Baptist Church in Lincolnton, NC.
Sarah Elizabeth Wix (’00) and Robert Lee Rucker were married on March 15, 2002.
Jessica Rains Carpenter (’01) is working as a history teacher at Whitley County High School in Williamsburg, KY.
Amber Jones (’01) and Chip Earle (’00) were married on September 1, 2001.
Wayne Cecil (’01) is serving as the minister of youth at Statewood Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, IN.
Births
Wade (’98) and Kim Perkins Lunsford (’97) welcome their son, Alec Montgomery, born October 15, 2001. Lance (’00) and Julie Davis Smith (’01) welcome their first son, born February 10, 2002. Amanda Giles (’01) and her husband, David, welcome their son, Dylan Patrick, born February 4, 2002.
Deaths Edith Feltner (’28) passed away June 11, 2002 Louise R. Howard (’33) passed away November 2001. Tom R. Fritts (’36) passed away February 2002. Helen Bolton White (’46) passed away January 26, 2001. Anna Ruth Barton Beasley (’51) passed away December 28, 2001. Murris E. Wilder (’52) passed away April 5, 2002. Anita McNeil Keeton (’61) passed away November 12, 2001. Ray Dixon (’63) passed away May 8, 2002.
Emily Lumsden (’01) and Aaron N. Coleman (’01) were married on December 15, 2001.
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In Memory: Edith Feltner
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respected community leader and Cumberland alumnae, Edith Feltner, of Marietta, OH, passed away on June 11, 2002, at the age of 94. Well known for her leadership and community involvement in her native Laurel County (KY), Mrs. Feltner, a 1928 graduate of Cumberland College, dedicated her life to serving her community and helping individuals better themselves. She owned and operated the London Business College and served as regional development coordinator for Cumberland River Regional Comprehensive Care Center. Over the years, Mrs. Feltner headed a cleanup and beautification program and was instrumental in developing an economic plan for Laurel County. She directed the Laurel County Beauty Pageant from 1964 to 1972 and she was active in health-related organizations and projects in Laurel and surrounding counties. In addition, she had worked for the Kentucky State Department of Economic Security, was district supervisor of Farmers Home Administration and was also involved at the state level in various healthrelated and beautification efforts. In addition to her extraordinarily varied working career, Mrs. Feltner was instrumental in helping make her community a better place to live for other citizens.
Edith Feltner
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