Cumberland Alumni Magazine - Summer 2003

2002-2003 ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Test of Time Rick Fleenor ’85 Director of Alumni Services

L.C. Madron ’64, President Lake City, TN Ralph Lipps ’70, President-Elect London, KY David Estes ’90, Past President Corbin, KY Danny Jones ’76, Secretary Corbin, KY

TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2003 Andy Abbot ’94 Louisville, KY Mary Doyle Johnson ’49 Lexington, KY Robert Kellough ’75 Fairfield, OH

TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2004 Susan Hawkins ’87 Greenville, KY

Time is certainly something that we can often take for granted. The older I get, the more I realize just how precious a commodity that time really is. It somehow always seems to be a challenge to make the most of the time that is available for work-related projects as well as for family and friends. Time also has an impact on education.

With so much uncertainty in the world, as reported daily through television newscasts and as printed in the papers, many have said that these are troubling times. Times like these help to bring clarity to the things that are most important. Family and friends are on the top of the list of items of importance, along with one’s personal faith in God and one’s devotion to country. Now, more than ever, a faith-based, value-centered education also is of great importance as individuals seek to make the most of the time they have been given to make a difference in this time of uncertainty.

Changing times call for change. Cumberland College is seeking to take advantage of every possible means of technology available today. In so doing, the college can advance its position in the higher education market, insure even greater opportunities for prospective students and take advantage of cost savings methods. This “web based” edition of Cumberland Today is just one of the ways technology will be used to provide the college with greater flexibility in the utilization of its resources.

For more than 115 years, Cumberland College has withstood the test of time as its leaders have sought to provide a valuable educational experience for deserving students, despite increasing difficulties in an uncertain world. Looking back over our history, one can readily see that the college has made significant advances. Only time will tell how the actions of today will affect the college in the future.

For Cumberland College to stand the test of time, alumni of this great institution will play an increasingly greater role in helping the college overcome the challenges of uncertain times and continue to move forward in accomplishing its mission. Perhaps you could make a financial contribution or recommend a prospective student? Everyone can do something. I hope you will join with us in our efforts to advance the college through every possible means.

Mike Sewell ’72 Corbin, KY V.L. Stonecipher ’66 Clinton, TN Brenda Phillips West ’73 Andersonville, TN

TERMS EXPIRING HOMECOMING 2005 Ben Atchley ’82 Charleston, TN David Close ’93 Herrin, IL Jim Huddleston ’88 Clinton, TN Kelly Partin Miller ’97 Corbin, KY

Sincerely, Rick Fleenor ’85 Director of Alumni Services

Cumberland TODAY Table of Contents AWARDS AND HONORS Alumni Student Award ....................................................2 2003 Berger Award Recipients ....................................2-3 Professors Receive Fuqua Awards .................................3 HONORARY DEGREES Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy..................................4 Harold Carter and Harold Smith ...................................4-5 General Raymond and Margaret Mason..........................5

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Awards and Honors Bowling Receives Alumni Student Award

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uring Cumberland College’s Founder’s Day Convocation held on January 20, 2003, senior Leah Denise Bowling was presented with the school’s Alumni Award.

Each year, the alumni board of directors bestows the honor to individuals who have provided assistance to the office of admissions, alumni services and the student recruitment process.

Leah Denise Bowling is a senior from Hyden, KY. She is the daughter of Wayne and Barbara Bowling, and is majoring in biology with a minor in communication arts.

While at Cumberland, Bowling has served for two years as a Cumberland College Ambassador and has worked in the admissions office as an admission’s assistant for the past four years. She currently serves on the Cumberland College student newspaper staff.

Bowling is actively involved in her church, serving as a pianist as well as the Leah Denise Bowling minister of music.

She plays five different instruments including piano, bass guitar, guitar, drums and the mandolin. She is also actively involved in organizing, as well as participating in plays, Vacation Bible School, clothing and toy drives for the needy people of Leslie County and various other extracurricular church activities.

For the past two years, Leah has been very active with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She attends Saturday morning clinics and assists the dental students with patients who are less fortunate, and are unable to get the proper dental care. She also participates in a monthly ministry at a local nursing home. Bowling also has participated in a yearly county-wide clean-up in her local community. Following her graduation, Bowling plans on pursuing a career in dentistry.

The Alumni Student Service Award is made possible by the generous contributions of an alumnae and former member of the alumni board of directors. The recipient is presented with a plaque as well as a monetary award.

“Anything that is wasted effort represents wasted time. The best management of our time thus becomes linked inseparably with the best utilization of our efforts.”

— Ted W. Engstrom

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2003 Berger Award Recipients

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umberland College President, Dr. James H. Taylor, presented two graduating seniors with the prestigious Berger Award during commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, 2003. The Berger Award is presented each year to the male and female student of the graduation class who have exhibited sound academic achievement combined with superior leadership and service to the college community, and the greater community as a whole. Michael Taylor and Katherine Matthews were this year’s recipients.

Michael Taylor is the son of Mr. Robert and Mrs. Deborah Taylor of Barbourville, KY. As a music education major, Taylor has received many academic awards. As a freshman, he was invited to be a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society for outstanding college students in their first year. Last year, he was the recipient of the music department’s Gwen Cornell “Helping Hand” Award for service. He has been named Michael Taylor to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and was recently inducted into the J. T. Vallandingham Honor Society. He also has been an involved leader with Odyssey of the Mind and between 1999 and 2000, participated in several competitions. On top of all of this, he was graduated with a perfect grade point average.

Taylor has been very active with student-led groups who minister to area churches through music. In 1999, he founded and directed “Saved by Grace.” From 2000-01, he served as assistant director of “One Voice.” Taylor also served a six-month music internship at Central Baptist Church in Corbin, KY, where he was responsible for leading choir and ensemble rehearsals, maintaining the music library and serving as an interim organist. In addition, he created and led an ensemble named “New Creation.”

Taylor also assumed the responsibility of substitute band director at his alma mater of Knox Central High School during the 2001-02 school year. In addition to directing the band, Taylor also taught visual and performing arts and served as assistant choir director.

In the future, Taylor hopes to teach music, continue using his musical talents in some form of ministry and eventually pursue a master’s degree in school counseling.

Katherine Matthews Katherine Matthews is the daughter of Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Barbara Matthews of Kingsport, TN. During her years at Cumberland, she has distinguished herself both academically and in her extracurricular pursuits. Matthews was graduated with a major in history and a minor in restricted electives.

Awards and Honors As a freshman, Matthews was awarded a presidential scholarship.

She has been on the Dean’s List and received High Honor every semester. She also is a Hutton Scholar and was recently inducted into the J.T. Vallandingham Honor Society. In 2002 and 2003, she was the recipient of the history department’s Outstanding Student Award.

She has been a member of the Phi Alpha Theta honorary society since 2000 and served as the Upsilon-Upsilon chapter president for one year. In addition, Matthews recently presented her senior historical issues paper at the Phi Alpha Theta regional conference and will have that work published in the forthcoming Upsilonian Journal.

Matthews was very active with the Student Government Association (SGA) while at Cumberland. During the past two years, she has served the SGA in the capacities of senator, Supreme Court justice and most recently as attorney general.

She also served the college community well in her work as an admissions office ambassador and tutor in the Academic Resource Center, where she helped her fellow students with history, political science, english composition and french. In addition, she worked as a student work-study secretary for the history department.

Matthews plans to return to Cumberland in the fall to finish a minor in political science. Next summer, she hopes to obtain an internship with the State Department and begin work on a master’s degree in foreign policy in the fall of 2004.

“Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”

— Carl Sandburg

Fuqua Award Recipients

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n 1995, Dr. J.B. Fuqua, a dear friend of Cumberland College, established the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Awards to be given annually to three Cumberland College faculty members who warrant special recognition for their outstanding teaching abilities. Members of the three most recent graduating classes chose the recipients of these awards, according to the guidelines put in place by Dr. Fuqua. The recipients each receive a monetary award from Dr. Fuqua. This year’s recipients were: Dr. Robert Hancock, Ms. Jolly Sharp and Dr. Dennis Trickett.

Dr. Robert Hancock became a member of the faculty in 1993. He currently serves as an associate professor of biology. Dr. Hancock received a bachelor of arts degree from Hastings College, and the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees from the Ohio State University.

Ms. Jolly Sharp has been a member of the Cumberland College faculty since 1991. She currently serves as an associate professor of English. Ms. Sharp received a bachelor of arts degree from Cumberland College and a master of arts degree from Wright State University.

Dr. Dennis Trickett joined the Cumberland College faculty in 1997.

He currently serves as an assistant professor of psychology. Dr. Trickett received a bachelor of science degree from Cumberland College, and the master of science and doctor of education degrees from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Robert Hancock

Ms. Jolly Sharp

Dr. Dennis Trickett

“If you want to make good use of your time, you’ve got to know what’s most important and then give it all you’ve got.”

— Lee Iacocca

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Honorary Degrees Chick-fil-A Founder Receives Honorary Degree From Cumberland

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he founder and CEO of Chick-fil-A was presented an honorary degree from Cumberland College during the November 18, 2002, convocation service. S. Truett Cathy, founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A, received an honorary doctor of law degree and spoke during the convocation service in the O. Wayne Rollins Center.

Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as Dwarf Grill (later renamed Dwarf House). In 1967, he founded and opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta’s Greenbriar Shopping Center.

Today, Chick-fil-A is the third-largest quick-service chicken restaurant company in the United States. There are more than 1,030 locations in 34 states and Washington, DC, Cathy has led Chick-fil-A on an unparalleled record of 34 consecutive years of sales increases.

Cathy has a strong sense of obligation to the community and to young people. WinShape Centre Foundation, founded in 1984, helps young people succeed in life through scholarships and other youth-support programs. Through the Leadership Scholarship Program, the Chick-fil-A chain has given more than $16.5 million in $1,000 scholarships to Chick-fil-A restaurant employees since 1973.

The WinShape Homes program is a long-term care program for foster children. Eleven foster care homes have been started in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Brazil. Cathy’s Camp WinShape was founded in 1985 as a series of two-week summer camps that help boys and girls build self-esteem through physical and spiritual activities.

Cathy is a devoutly religious man who built his life and business based on hard work, humanity and biblical principles. Based on these principles, all of Chick-fil-A’s restaurants operate with a “closed-onSundays” policy-without exception. When not managing his company, Cathy donates his time to community efforts and teaches a Sunday school class to 13-year-old boys, as he has done for more than 45 years.

“It takes less time to do a thing right than it does to explain why you did it wrong.”

— H. W. Longfellow

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Carter and Smith Receive Honorary Degrees From Cumberland

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he Cumberland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to bestow the honor of Doctor of Divinity upon Dr. Harold A. Carter of Baltimore, MD, and the honor of Doctor of Laws on Dr. Harold H. Smith of Pikeville, KY, for their continued service to mankind.

Cumberland College President Dr. James Taylor presented the honorary degrees to both gentlemen during Cumberland’s 44th annual Honors Day awards ceremony held on Monday, April 28.

Dr. Harold A. Carter began his pastorate at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore, MD, in 1965, where he continues to serve.

During this period, the evangelistic membership at the church has grown from 800 to more than 5,000 members.

Cumberland College President Jim Taylor (left) with honorary doctorate recipients Dr. Harold A. Carter (center) and Dr. Harold H. Smith (right).

“Under Dr. Carter’s leadership, New Shiloh has established lifechanging programs like the New Shiloh Village Complex, an entity that brings a wide array of community services to the metro Baltimore area,” Taylor remarked.

Dozens of Carter’s supporters from his congregation and family were present for the ceremony. During his remarks, Carter thanked them all for making the long trip to Williamsburg. “My sister is here from Atlanta and many from my congregation are here from Baltimore,” he said.

Taylor said that Dr. Carter was given the honorary degree because of his dedication to proclaiming the word of God, for his commitment to the church and because of his determination to live with Christ.

Taylor continued, “Perhaps one of the most inspiring accomplishment of Dr. Carter is the fact that he has seen more than 125 persons accept the call to ministry. To date, more than one third of those have been theologically trained and are currently serving in churches.”

Carter earned a bachelor of divinity degree from Crozer Theological Seminary, a Ph.D. in theology from St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute, and a doctor of ministry degree from Crozer/Bexley Hall Seminary.

Honorary Degrees He is a much sought-after speaker and preacher. He has delivered messages throughout the United States and literally around the world.

In 2002, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Carter spoke to the Cumberland College student body. Carter was a personal friend of Dr. King.

Dr. Harold H. Smith has served as president of Pikeville College since 1997. “Throughout his presidency, the college’s academic and athletic programs have been strengthened, and Pikeville College has become a mainstay to students throughout Eastern Kentucky, Taylor said.

Before coming to Pikeville, he served as vice president for development at Muskingum College in New Concord, OH, a position he held from 1983 until 1997.

Smith earned his B.A. degree at Centre College, where he was an outstanding student and athlete. He was selected captain of the track and basketball teams, and earned all-conference honors in both sports.

Smith returned to his alma mater in 1968 to serve as associate director of admissions and remained at Centre College until 1983, working his way up to the position of vice president and dean of students.

During his long career as an educator, Smith also has compiled a distinguished record of public service. “In addition to his leadership roles in higher education, Dr. Smith has provided professional consulting services to a number of colleges, written and published numerous articles about higher education, and served as a member of many state, regional and national professional associations,” Taylor remarked.

He has served as a leader in various capacities for the Rotary Club, including district chair of the Rotary Foundation for Educational Awards and Scholarships.

Smith also has contributed his business skills to economic and community development activities by serving the YMCA, the Chamber of Commerce and area development projects. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pikeville, Smith has long been active in his church.

“In truth, people can generally make time for what they choose to do; it is not really the time but the will that is lacking.”

— Sir John Lubbock

General and Mrs. Mason Receive Honorary Doctorates From Cumberland

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eneral Raymond E. and Margaret Mason were awarded honorary doctorates from Cumberland College on December 2, 2002, for their efforts to benefit mankind and their dedication in service to education. General Raymond E. Mason, Jr. was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree, and his wife, Mrs. Margaret Mason, received and honorary doctor of humanities degree. These honors were awarded on behalf of Cumberland’s Board of Trustees, which unanimously voted in support of General and Mrs. Mason.

“We are grateful for all you have done to help make our institution possible,” remarked Dr. Jim Taylor, president of Cumberland College. The Masons, taking an active part in education, have generously donated funds to colleges across the country, including Cumberland College. The Masons expressed their appreciation for the honors bestowed upon them and were thankful they could take a role in the lives of Cumberland’s students. Mrs. Mason addressed the students present for the ceremony by stating, “I hope you all go back and make your communities a better place to live in honor of our country.”

General Mason graduated from the Ohio State University in 1941 and went on to serve his country during World War II in the Fourth Armored Division of General George Patton’s Third Army. Prior to retiring from the military, he held several high-ranking Pentagon positions and was promoted to Major General in 1969.

General and Mrs. Mason met at the Ohio State University, and since then have been involved in numerous charitable programs. In 1987 they created the Raymond E. Mason Foundation, which has provided funding to Kentucky schools, including Berea College, Alice Lloyd College, and Cumberland College. The Mason Foundation has also given grants to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, which helped to fund families and communities in Bosnia, Croatia, and Serbia. In addition, Mrs. Mason has served as vice president of United Appeal.

General Raymond E. Mason, Jr. was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree, and his wife, Mrs. Margaret Mason, received and honorary doctor of humanities degree on December 2, 2002.

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Cumberland’s Clocks

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uring the past year, several clocks have been added to enhance the overall appearance of campus. The recently completed carillon clock tower serves as a focal point for guests and members of the campus community traveling along the campus’ entrance boulevard.

Clocks have also been placed on the O. Wayne Rollins Center, reflecting five different time zones and providing students with an international perspective. The newest addition to the collection of campus clocks is a cast metal clock that sits atop a 7’ black corner post, adding character to the campus quad. These newer timepieces complement the clock and carillon of the Gatliff Building that have long provided familiar sights and sounds.

Telling time is one of the most basic things that an individual will learn . . . 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day . . . Time is infinite, it has always been and it will always be, but each one of us only has a limited allocation.

Time is something you can’t increase or decrease. No matter how clever you are, how wealthy, how industrious, you are still only presented with 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, 86,400 seconds in each and every day, no more, no less.

As a means of helping students develop an awareness that the world is larger than one’s self, these clocks also serve as a reminder of the biblical truth that there is “a time and a purpose for everything under heaven:” A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

Alumni are proving that Cumberland’s emphasis on quality, value centered academics and service to one’s community are priorities that will stand the test of time. Only time will tell about the total impact that Cumberland College is having on its students and the way they are affecting their world.

Every day provides new challenges to overcome as well as new opportunities for accomplishment and service. The clocks on Cumberland’s campus not only “tell time,” they also help to remind students and the other members of the college community to make the most of every precious moment. There is nothing more telling than how one uses one’s time.

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Campus Renovations Recent Campus Additions are Dedicated

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umberland College administration, faculty, trustees and supporters gathered on Thursday, April 24 to dedicate recent additions to the campus.

Beginning on the lawn across from the Bennett Building, formerly known as the Gray Brick Building, the ceremony recognized the contributions of founders and donors instrumental in shaping the physical and educational character of Cumberland. “For almost 115 years Cumberland College, the college of the Kentucky mountains, has maintained its founding mission: To provide a quality liberal arts education within the means of mountain people,” stated Cumberland President Jim Taylor.

Four newly erected historical markers tell the story of the Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building and Mahan, Roburn, and Gillespie Halls. “The [historical] markers are like time capsules, serving to educate Cumberland President Jim Taylor us and help us reflect on our past,” James C. Codell, III, secretary of the expresses his appreciation to Patricia Bennett at the unveiling Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, stated in his remarks. of the historical marker by the The Kentucky Historical HighBennett Building. This building, formerly known as the Gray way Markers program is an effort Brick Building, was acquired by conducted in cooperation with the the college in 1906 with the Kentucky Historical Society purchase of Highland College.

(KHS), which was represented by its Interim Director James E. Wallace. Also present were Mike West, district traffic engineer, Manchester Department of Highways.

KHS works with local governments, historical organizations and individuals to create new markers as capsule lessons on important events, sites and movements in Kentucky history. Today there are more than 2,000 markers throughout Kentucky.

The Divine Servant statue, another recent addition to campus, visually helps represent the mission of the college. President Taylor During the dedication of the spoke of the Divine Servant dedicaDivine Servant statue Cumberland College President Jim Tay- tion, “Those who lead best, serve most. It is appropriate that this statlor stated, “Service to others may at first seem to be a sacri- ue is located at a bridge leading fice but ultimately turns out to from the campus to the town and in be one of life’s greatest blessings.” the midst of several churches.” Tay-

Mahan Hall historical marker.

Formerly named Felix Hall, this building was constructed in 1905.

Historical marker for Gillespie Hall, constructed in 1894 and formerly named Johnson Hall.

lor continued, “Service at first may seem a sacrifice, but ultimately it is the greatest blessing. Cumberland College is interested in the production of those servant leaders.”

The Divine Servant sculpture is cast bronze, and was first crafted

by Max Greiner, Jr., in the spring of 1986. According to Taylor, Greiner attempted and succeeded in portraying the message of sacrificial love, humility, and servant hood. The sculpture was made Historical marker for Roburn possible through the generous Hall, the first building constructed donation of trustee Tom Raper, on the campus of Williamsburg and his wife, Suzanne.

Institute, later renamed The Patriot Pavilion, located on Cumberland College. Roburn the grounds of the James H. TayHall opened on January 7, 1889. lor II Stadium, is a fellowship area with a large brick barbeque. This recent addition will allow the college another opportunity to service its students and guests. “This structure will be used as a place where folks can gather for various occasions to enjoy food, fun and Christian fellowship.” The pavilion was made possible through the generous donation of trustee David Huff, and his wife, Pat. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, Taylor added, “We are indeed grateful for the generosity of Clyde and Patricia Bennett, Tom and Suzanne Raper and Dave and Pat Huff and others like them. We thank you for your support. But most of all, we thank you for your friendship.”

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Campus Renovations

Cumberland alumnus and Board of Trustees member, Dave Huff has been a longtime friend and supporter of Cumberland College.

He and his wife, Pat, are responsible for the newly constructed Patriot Pavilion.

occasions to enjoy food, fun and Christian fellowship.” The pavilion was made possible through the generous donation of trustee David Huff, and his wife, Pat. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, Taylor added, “We are indeed grateful for the generosity of Clyde and Patricia Bennett, Tom and Suzanne Raper and Dave and Pat Huff and others like them.

We thank you for your support. But most of all, we thank you for your friendship.”

“The biggest difference between time and space is that you can’t reuse time.”

— Merrick Furst

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New Business Building Under Construction

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he Edward L. Hutton School of Business is scheduled to open in the fall of 2004. Construction began in early May and is expected to last 15 months. The building was designed as a replica of the historic Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. This two-story building will contain approximately 22,500 square feet of space and will include 11 classrooms, a lecture hall, three computer labs, study carrels, a file room, office space for eight faculty members, a kitchenette and vending room, and restroom facilities.

While funds are in hand with which to construct the building, we need your help to purchase the needed furniture and equipment.

Any size gift will be appreciated. Won’t you consider sending a gift today to help furnish this new facility? To join with other alumni and friends who are helping with this effort, please contact: Rick Fleenor Director of Alumni Services Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame The 2003 Inductees

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hree alumni and an outstanding team were selected as this year’s inductees for the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. This program was established by the Alumni Board of Directors to recognize Cumberland College alumni, teams, coaches, or other individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Cumberland College Athletic program.

This year’s induction ceremony was conducted on February 22, 2003, during halftime of the men’s basketball game against Georgetown College. The inductees were Mark Dillon, Carl Hanns, Terry Stigall and the 1946-47 men’s basketball team.

Alvin Sharpe (left), former track coach, with Carl Hanns (right).

Randy Vernan (left), former basketball coach, with Mark Dillon (right).

two years as a graduate assistant coach for Cumberland’s men’s basketball team. Dillon is currently employed by General Motors, Incorporated and resides in Marion, IN. Carl Hanns enrolled at Cumberland following a successful high school track and field career at Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN. Once at Cumberland, Hanns quickly established himself as a contributing member of Cumberland’s track team.

Hanns set school indoor track records in the 220 and 440-yard races as well as the 200 and 400-meter races and the long jump at 25’ 4”.

In addition, he set school outdoor track records in the 220 and 440yard races and the 200 and 400-meter races. Hanns also set the outdoor long jump record at 25’ 10”. He participated on the record setting 4X100 meter and 4X440 yard relay teams. In 1980, Hanns was

A native of Fort Gay, WV, Mark Dillon transferred to Cumberland after two successful seasons at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. During his two seasons at Cumberland, Dillon played in 65 games, scored a total of 945 points, and handed out 314 assists. His single game career highs include 32 points scored with 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Dillon helped lead his teams to compile a 53-13 record and earn two appearances at the NAIA National Championships. For his efforts, Dillon was named to the KIAC All-Conference team in 1995 and was also named as an Honorable Mention NAIA All-American. During that season, Cumberland was the only team that defeated No. 1 ranked Georgetown College. In 1996, Dillon again received all-conference honors, and he was selected as a NAIA All-American.

Following his graduation from Alumni Board President L.C. Madron makes a presentation to Terry Stigall, who is accompanied by several former players.

Cumberland, Dillon served for

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Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame ranked as the No. 1 long jumper in the nation. He helped lead the Cumberland team in the KIAC District 32 meet by winning four individual events and running on two winning relay teams. Hanns went on to finish second in the long jump at the NAIA Nationals, during one of his worst showings, with a leap of 23’ 7”. The Nationals were won at 23’ 11”. A week earlier, Hanns won the MasonDixon games with a jump of 24’ 7”, setting a school record. For his career efforts, Hanns was named a two time NAIA All-American in indoor track and a four time All-American in outdoor track. Hanns currently resides in Clarksville, TN, along with his wife, Johnetta, are their three children; Carl, Carlos and Carleisha.

Terry Stigall, a 1975 graduate of Cumberland, began his coaching tenure at the in 1976 as the assistant baseball coach and held that position through 1980. In 1982, Stigall served for one season as the head women’s softball coach, compiling a 30-4 record and leading the team to capture two invitational tournament championships. In 1983, Stigall was selected as the head baseball coach and served in that position until 2001. In his 19 years at the helm, Stigall compiled a 502-298 record. His teams were five-time KIAC conference champions and earned the runner-up position six additional years. Stigall was named Coach of the Year on three separate occasions and 82 players were named to All-Conference honors during his tenure as head coach. During this time, ten players also signed professional contracts with the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos and the Frontier League. Throughout his 25-year coaching career at Cumberland, Stigall coached a total of 1,000 games, compiling a winning percentage of .644. Stigall is a member of the health, movement, and leisure studies department faculty at Cumberland College, and he resides in Williamsburg with his wife, Laura, their son, Adam, and their daughter, Alicia.

At a time prior to most nationally organized athletic conferences and long before the benefit of the three-point shot option, the 1946-47 men’s basketball team was a stand out among most others in the region.

Crowning this team’s accomplishments were the championships of the Kentucky State Junior College Tournament and the Southeastern Junior College Tournament.

Members of this team include: Harold Browning+ Herbert Reeves Bill Caudill* Jim Smiddy+* Stanley Helton+ John Taylor Nixon Duncan+

* Previously inducted for individual achievements + Deceased

“If you haven’t got the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over?”

— Jeffery J. Mayer

Members of the 1946-47 basketball team present for the ceremony include (L-R): J.B. Mountjoy, Laurence Mountjoy, Herbert Reeves, Jess White, Jack Murphy and Bill Carlyle.

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Jess White J.B. Mountjoy Raymond White Lawrence Mountjoy Scotty Perkins* Head Coach: J.B. Scarce+ Manager: Jack Murphy

PACE Yourself!

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umberland College is pleased to introduce the PACE Program, named according to its initiative to Provide Adults a College Experience. The PACE Program is a non-traditional degree completion program designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary experience in education while majoring in Organizational Management. The College has implemented this new program to meet the unique educational needs of adults who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree in the evening through an accelerated academic program. PACE allows adult students the opportunity to return to college one night each week while working toward a bachelor of science degree.

Students entering the program ideally: • Have completed at least two years of college, university, or technical school so that they have the equivalent of 60 semester hours credit or more.

• Have professional work experience.

• Are highly motivated to finish their degree.

• Can schedule their time carefully and discipline themselves to meet the rigorous demands of this program.

• Want to complete their degree in a Christian setting where the faculty and staff are sincerely interested in students and their future.

• Are employed full-time.

• Want to develop their gifts for leadership and management so that they can enhance their careers and their place within God’s kingdom.

Program Emphasis The PACE Program is unique in many ways. First, the curriculum contains 18 modular courses to be taken in sequence. The term modular course signifies the integrated nature of this curriculum. It is not a collection of independent courses but a unified curriculum where each course is taken in sequence. The curriculum consists of a major in Organizational Management and prepares students for the widest range of career choices. In addition to the major, students in the PACE program must also take 15 semester hours of restricted electives to complete their major. These courses are specifically chosen to fulfill an interdisciplinary program to allow students to apply what they learn in a broad array of professional settings. Since students entering the program should have professional employment experience, the course of study will help them apply this practical experience in formal education for their greatest benefit.

Each modular course is scheduled to be taken sequentially. Students are encouraged to plan ahead so that they can fit the program into their already busy schedule.

The classes meet one night each week from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. for 24 months. The schedule is planned to allow time for holidays and a brief summer vacation. Students register as a group and move through the program together taking one modular course at a time.

Such groups are called cohorts. The courses are scheduled over four semesters equaling 54 semester hours of credit. The curriculum is distributed in a series of Student Guides bound into notebooks with detailed assignments for each week, helping students plan their study schedules accordingly.

Tuition and Fees Cumberland College will charge a standard tuition rate for each semester of the program. Students will be guaranteed that the tuition rate will remain constant if they continue with the same cohort group. Each semester the student will be charged $180 to cover college services and materials related to this curriculum. Students in the PACE Program are considered full-time students; therefore, they may qualify for various forms of financial assistance.

Evaluating Alternative Education Experience The College will evaluate formal educational experiences gained in non-college settings. Where such courses have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE), the College will use the evaluation in the appropriate guide as a source for determining what credit might be given. Students may have had courses in specialized institutes such as banking or real estate, courses as part of vocational training in industry, courses in a technical institute, or as specialized training in the military. Cumberland College will evaluate such work according to standards established by accrediting associations.

Credit by Examination Cumberland College will accept the results of testing by CLEP (College Level Examination Program) DANTES (the military equivalent), or by departmental examination.

Credit by Demonstrated Competency (CDC) CDC allows a student the opportunity to prepare a portfolio describing specific work activities and life experiences and then to document the learning that resulted from these experiences. Material for this portfolio can come from a number of different sources, including workshops, seminars, self-study, non-credit classes, training courses and work experiences.

On Site Locations Adults who are working full time may not have time to travel to the Williamsburg campus of Cumberland College. While the first cohort group will meet on the main campus of the College, later cohorts will form at other sites. Possible off campus sites will be in London/Corbin, Somerset and Harlan/Cumberland (in conjunction with the Southeast Community College). The College anticipates that two different cohort groups will start at each of these sites during the year.

For more information on the PACE Program, contact: PACE Program (606) 539-4177 Cumberland College pace@cumberlandcollege.edu 7887 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

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Faculty & Staff Recognition

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n Saturday, April 26, Cumberland College held its annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner, an event developed by the college administration and trustees as a means of expressing appreciation for and providing recognition of the accomplishments on the part of faculty and staff members. The evening is always a great time of fellowship and celebration that is shared as equally as the dedication and commitment of the individuals who contribute to the overall benefit of the college throughout the year. As part of this year’s event, promotions and tenure were announced; faculty and staff members were presented milestone awards, recognizing their years of service; two members of the faculty and staff were honored with special awards and three individuals were recognized for service as they move toward retirement.

Fay Partin was the recipient of the 2003 Service Award for full-time administrators and non-teaching staff. This award is made possible by the contributions of alumnus Robert Michael Duncan, from the class of 1971. For the past 16 years, Partin has served as secretary to the department of history and political science and special assistant to department chair Dr. Eric Wake.

Performing her many and varied duties Mrs. Fay Partin in the history department, Partin always goes beyond the requirements of her job to assist anyone who needs an extra hand. Besides the routine demands within her department, Partin also works closely with Dr. Wake in planning the annual Honors Day Convocation. Work-study students comment on her strong work ethic and Christian example.

Partin has been married to her husband Bruce for 36 years. They have two daughters Melissa and Pam and two grandsons Nathan and Joshua.

Garnet Chrisman, assistant professor of education, was the recipient of the 2003 Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is made possible through the contributions of alumni, Dr. Eleanor Mitts Behrmann and Dr. Ralph M. Denham, both members of the graduating class of 1936.

Chrisman is known among her students for her open door policy. One colleague Mrs. Garnet Chrisman noted, “Her students always come first.”

According to one student, “She genuinely shows a caring disposition to both her current and past students. She is always trying to motivate her students to become the best professionals they can be.”

Besides teaching, Chrisman’s responsibilities include supervising student teachers, advising over 50 advisees, serving on departmental committees and sponsoring the Kentucky Education Association Student Program.

Chrisman is dedicated to her students, her husband, Chad, and their two children, Jennifer and David.

Dr. George Ramey was recognized as a retiring member of the Cumberland family, after 35 years of service. Ramey announced plans for retirement last fall, with an effective date of August 31, 2003. This has

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allowed time for a search for a replacement and for a transition period once the new vice president was selected (see related story, page 13).

Jack Stanfill was also recognized as a retiring staff member. For the past 37 years, Stanfill has worked in the financial aid office at Cumberland College. It is not often that one can spend his or her entire career in one place.

Stanfill began his career at Cumberland even before he entered high school. While in grade school, Stanfill worked maintenance for his little league baseball coach. It Mr. Jack Stanfill was not until he was graduated from high school that he would find work in the financial aid office.

As a freshman, Stanfill performed work-study in the financial aid office for Richard Brashear, Cumberland’s first director of financial aid. Brashear recruited Stanfill for the position; however, Stanfill warned he had no experience. Brashear replied, “Neither do I, we will learn together.”

Upon graduation from Cumberland College in 1970, Stanfill accepted the position of assistant director of financial aid. Six years later, he was promoted to director. It is a job that he has lived and loved for almost forty years. Stanfill states that his favorite part of the job was, “helping students who otherwise couldn’t afford to attend college, that is one thing I will miss the most.”

His love for his job in reinforced by the inspiration from his family: Diane, his wife of 35 years, and his three children, Teresa, John David, and Darren.

Kenneth Weedman was also recognized as a result of his retirement from a 40-year teaching career; 35 of which have been spent in Cumberland’s art department.

Though the art department hasn’t increased in size over the years, Weedman points out that it has changed. One major change Weedman said has taken place is the growth of the college’s art collection. “When I came that collection was probably no more Mr. Kenneth Weedman than 20 works, now it’s quite a collection.”

The collection contains works such as etchings by Rembrandt and master’s prints. It also contains contemporary works and a lot of European artist’s works. “It’s nice to be able to show original works to your students,” stated Weedman. “I think it helps a lot. It helps them learn.”

Following his retirement, Weedman’s plans include focusing his time on his own artwork. He has already received several awards and has had many of his works displayed in exhibits around the world. “I will be able to just be an artist, I’ll be working for myself so I’m retiring but I’m not going to quit working,” he said. Weedman also plans to travel.

“There are some places I’d like to revisit and then there are some places I’d like to go that I never got to go to,” he said.

Though Weedman has had several accomplishments in his life, he says, “I hope my greatest accomplishment is still ahead.” * Portions of this article were written by Clarissa Hutcherson and Kevin Goodman, writers for The Patriot, Cumberland’s student newspaper.

Leaving A Legacy Dr. George Ramey Annouces Retirement

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r. George Ramey has held many titles in his life, from construction worker to professor to photographer to vice-president for business affairs and treasurer at Cumberland College in his most recent job of 27 years.

When Ramey turns 65 years old in August, he’ll add yet another title to his résumé. Retiree.

Ramey graduated college with a degree in sociology and he majored in Hebrew and archeology in seminary. When he completed graduate school in 1968, Ramey had been working full-time on heavy construction in St. Louis for five months. “On the day of my graduation, one of my major professors asked, ‘George, would you like to teach at Cumberland College?’ At that moment, I said, ‘I will teach any place.’ A week later I signed a contract.” Ramey admits that at the time he had heard of Cumberland, but had no idea where it was.

After three months on the job at Cumberland, Ramey became the college photographer for three years. Then he started teaching student photographers, some of whom went on to work professionally in the field. “We did a lot of actual developing in the dark room and had them to the Whitley Republican or Corbin Times Tribune the next morning in black and white using a four by five inch film,” he added.

After seven and a half years as a professor of old testament, Hebrew, and archeology, college president Dr. J.M. Boswell, offered Ramey the job of chief business officer. At first Ramey didn’t want the job. “I said no for four months. When I couldn’t say no any longer, I finally said yes. It was not an easy decision,” Ramey said.

“For several years my colleagues have asked, ‘Are you glad you made the decision?’ My answer always was, ‘It depends on which day you ask.’ ” Ramey said he hesitated to take the job because he loved teaching. One of Ramey’s conditions for taking the job as chief business officer was that he be allowed to teach one course a semester, which he did for more than 25 years. Ramey said it was only during the last couple of years that he quit teaching in order to run the business office full-time.

Ramey recalls Boswell made the decision to hire him as chief business officer after he handled a delicate matter at church.

“I was able to communicate clearly what was needed at the moment,” Ramey said. “It all began in a situation at First Baptist Church where I was able to relieve some tension by explaining a problem in the way the group could understand. “Dr. Boswell wanted someone, who could communicate. I’m not an accountant, but I can do accounting. I’m not a business officer, but I can communicate to the various constituencies. I am a jack of all trades and a master of none.”

While roasting Ramey during the annual faculty/staff recognition dinner in April, Dr. Joe Early, the former vice-president for academic affairs at Cumberland, noted that he often wondered what possessed Dr. Boswell to put an archeologist in charge of the business office, and what possessed Boswell’s successor, Dr. James Taylor, to keep Ramey in that position for so many years. Early joked that it was apparently to move a lot of dirt, which Ramey has successfully done during his tenure in the form of campus building projects. “Archeol-

ogy training taught me how to dig up small things,” Ramey said.

“In the business office for 28 years, I have been digging up small things.” Among the things Ramey has helped, “dig up,” during his tenure at the college, includes the O. Wayne Rollins Center and the Cumberland Inn. Ramey said he has stayed at the job for so long because there’s something different every day.

“There are no two days alike.

There are a variety of things,” he said. “There have been many Dr. George Ramey problems and frustrations. It is sometimes difficult being the messenger of ‘say no, but keep everybody happy.’ It has been worth it.” Ramey said he will miss everything about his job. “By that I mean the constant variety. If I had to sit at a desk and do the same job every day, whether it be putting numbers in the general ledger, or teaching the same class every day for 35 years, it would have been tiresome and boring,” he said.

Ramey said over the years, his challenges at Cumberland have changed quite a bit. During his first 10 years as an administrator, the focus was on moving all the college accounting systems onto one central system as well as other bookkeeping work. During the following 10 years, Ramey said the two major accomplishments were computerizing the campus, and changing the role of the college.

During that time, the campus was wired for the Internet and computers were installed in all campus buildings. During the late 1980s, the college worked to redefine itself with some major program changes coming as the result of the expansion of local community colleges and extension centers.

During Ramey’s last 10 years at Cumberland, the focus has been on building up the campus and other facilities at the college, such as the football stadium, the Cumberland Inn, and the Rollins Center. Ramey said he first began seriously thinking about retirement three and a half years ago after having coronary bypass. “If I had not had the surgery, I would probably be staying five more years, but things happen. I adjust to it, and go on,” he said. “I’ll be leaving with many mixed emotions,” Ramey admits. “People ask me, ‘Do you think you are making the right move? Are you happy about it?’ I say, ‘Yes and no.’ ” Ramey said he’s not sure exactly where he will go from here. He plans to spend his first two years, doing what he wants to do when he wants to do it. “After that I haven’t given serious thoughts,” he said. Among the many things Ramey is mulling over is the possibility of teaching seminary in another country for a year or two. Another long term dream of Ramey’s is spending a few summers working in archeology. Ramey said that he probably won’t be spending much time fishing, but a few hours on the golf course is a possibility. * This article was written by Mark White and it appeared in the Whitley News Journal.

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New Business Poynter to Succeed Ramey as New Vice President for Business

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r. Barry Poynter, was recently named as Cumberland College’s vice president for business affairs elect, and he will assume his full duties upon Dr. George Ramey’s retirement on August 31, 2003. Poynter has most recently served as assistant vice president for finance and business at Berea College, Barry Poynter will where he also previously held positions as assume V.P. duties director of trust and investment adminison September 1. tration, associate controller, purchasing manager and business manager of the Boone Tavern Hotel. Poynter believes his 15 years of experience at Berea will serve him well for the responsibilities at Cumberland.

“I am honest, hardworking, and dedicated,” said Poynter. “I don’t have any big agenda.”

Poynter, 37, received a bachelor of science in business administration at Berea College before going to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, where he obtained a masters in business administration. He has been a member of the board of directors for Berea Credit Union and has served as its treasurer and secretary in recent years. He has also held the position of assistant treasurer at Fairview Baptist Church.

His experience at Berea College extends outside the business office.

As a head resident for six years, he was responsible for the functions and activities of a residence hall, “dedicated to the development of mature and responsible individuals within the context of the commitments, standards and regulations of Berea College.”

Poynter’s other involvement at Berea College included chairing the student life council and serving on the student conduct and campus life committees.

“There’s so much to be done,” says Poynter. “We have so many good, deserving youth. It’s a compelling reason to work at an Appalachian college.”

Among his contributions to Berea College’s financial management were the development and implementation of a campus-wide electronic credit card acceptance program that reduced merchant fees. In addition, he helped research and implement new policies and programs related to cash management and spending, as well as facilitating the use of new hospitality management software and SCT Banner administrative software programs.

A product of the region, Poynter loves the hills and mountains of Kentucky. He enjoys hiking, whitewater rafting and other outdoor activities. Travel is also an interest, and Europe is a favorite place to explore.

Being a devoted uncle with family near Berea, he feels a commitment to the area’s young people.

“I have 10 nieces and nephews, ranging in age from one to 14 years of age, and they keep me busy with birthday parties alone!”

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the development of opportunities for young people at Cumberland College. He officially began his responsibilities on May 1, 2003.

“While Berea and Cumberland are distinctly different, they still share many similarities. I am eager to begin my work at Cumberland.”

“Take care in your minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves.”

— Lord Chesterfield

Cumberland College Among U.S. Best

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.S. News and World Report again lists Cumberland College among “America’s Best Colleges.” Moving up to a second tier ranking this year, Cumberland is listed as one of the South’s Best Universities — Master’s formerly called “Regional Colleges and Universities.”

Cumberland President Jim Taylor said that he is very pleased to see Cumberland’s academic quality recognized again by the national publication. “We are strongly committed to excellence,” said Taylor. The caliber of our faculty, our attention to student-faculty interaction and our value oriented mission continue to make Cumberland among the very best.”

In a separate listing, the Newsweek/Kaplan College Catalog 2003, Cumberland is recognized nationally as a “hidden treasure.” Kaplan defines a “hidden treasure” as “a small school that deserves more national recognition.”

Kaplan conducted a nationwide survey, contacting guidance counselor’s from around the country, for both public and private high schools. Among the information the counselors shared, includes which schools are perfect for the most academically competitive students; which schools offer the best study abroad programs; which schools offer the best value for the money and much more.

“He who has no vision of eternity has no hold on time.”

— Thomas Carlyle

Commencement 2003 Bunning, Early and Trout Earn Degrees ver 200 Cumberland College graduates participated in commencement exercises Saturday, May 10, with hundreds of friends and family members looking on. The O. Wayne Rollins Center was filled to capacity as the standing room only crowd participated in the recognition of deserving students, outstanding faculty members and distinguished guests.

On behalf of the Cumberland College Board of Trustees, Cumberland President Jim Taylor presented three honorary degrees during the commencement ceremony. The Board voted unanimously to bestow the honor of doctor of administration upon Dr. Joe Early Sr. and the honor of doctor of laws upon Dr. Monroe Trout and upon U.S. Senator Jim Bunning, who also delivered the commencement address.

A citizen of Fort Thomas, Ky., Bunning has served the Commonwealth for many years, but he is also known as a highly successful Major League baseball player.

Pitching primarily for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies, Bunning accumulated a record of achievement that eventually won him a seat in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the second pitcher in history (Cy Young was the first) to record 1,000 strikeouts and 100 wins in both the National and American Leagues.

The same competitive spirit that made Bunning a Hall of Famer in baseball has also served him well in public office. In 1977 Bunning served as a member of the Fort Thomas City Council. Two years later, he was elected to the Kentucky State Senate and during his first term, he became Republican Leader. In 1986, Senator Bunning was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 4th District of Kentucky and he served in that capacity for 12 years.

On November 3, 1998, after a competitive, hard-fought campaign, Bunning was elected to serve as U.S. Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In the 107th Congress, Bunning was assigned to the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs and the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee. Bunning’s hard work and active involvement in economic issues quickly won him the respect of his colleagues and a coveted seat on the influential Finance Committee during the 108th Congress, making him the first Kentuckian in nearly 40 years to serve on this powerful committee. Bunning has also been assigned to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Senate Budget Committee.

Dr. Joe Early, Sr. is a native of Williamsburg. In addition to his many years of service in the classroom and as vice president of aca-

Dr. Joe Early, Sr. (left), Senator Jim Bunning (center) and Dr. Munroe Trout (right). demic affairs at Cumberland College, Dr. Early has been a staunch advocate for higher education in Kentucky and throughout the nation.

During his remarks Taylor said, “The success of Cumberland College is due in part to the dedication, determination and discipline of Dr. Joe Early. The academic aspect of the college flourished under his direction and many of his former students and colleagues are more successful because of his influence.”

Active in civic affairs as well, Early is currently a member of the Williamsburg City Council; a former member of the Williamsburg Independent School Board, having served one term as chairman; former member and treasurer of the Williamsburg Recreation Commission; and former member of the Williamsburg City Bond Authority.

Dr. Monroe Trout resides in Knoxville, TN, however he grew up in Pennsylvania. Having both a medical degree and a law degree, Trout has had a highly successful career.

He has held leadership positions with Dickinson Law School, Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg Polyclinic, Pfizer and Co, Winthrop Laboratories, Sterling Drug, American Healthcare Systems, and American Diversified.

His current positions include: Chairman Emeritus, American Healthcare Systems; Chairman Emeritus, University of California San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees; and Chairman Emeritus, City Corporation. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the following entities: The West Company, Scientific Applications International Corporation; and Baxter International. Dr. Trout also serves as Chairman of the Board for I Need MD, Inc. “In addition to his stellar professional career, Dr. Trout and his wife Sandra have provided philanthropic gifts that have made, and continue to make, significant impact,” Taylor commented.

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If you are registered, you already know the benefits of this service; however, you will want to re-visit the site for some newly added features.

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Be sure to check it out and take advantage of all of the benefits the Cumberland College Alumni On-Line Community has to offer!

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Alumni Honor Roll Generous Gifts to the College

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he alumni listed below have invested gifts in Cumberland College from May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. Cumberland College extends appreciation to those alumni who so generously support the college. Every attempt has been made to include all gifts received and to insure that each individual’s name appears correctly.

Please notify the Office of Alumni Services in the event of any error.

1920’s Mrs. B.C. Cotton (’23) Mrs. Mary Smith (’25) Mr. Alton B. White (’25) Mrs. Katherine D. McBeath (’29) Mr. William H. Riley (’29) Ms. Lillian Beatrice Simms (’29)

1930’s Mrs. Mildred E. Bean (’30) Estate of Mary J. Gatliff (’30) Estate of Letha T. Sutton (’30) Mrs. Julia Ann Cooper (’31) Miss Cordelia Y. Strange (’31) Mrs. Mildred Oaks Barringer (’32) Mrs. Georgia McHatton Edwards (’32) Mrs. Dimple E. McAnelly (’33) Mrs. Frances Woods (’33) Mrs. Helen T. Adams (’34) Mrs. Lena H. Hill (’34) Mrs. Roxie Elizabeth Zecchini (’35) Dr. Eleanor M. Behrmann (’36) Mr. James L. Corum (’36) Dr. Ralph M. Denham (’36) Mrs. Joyce R. Logan (’36) Mrs. Juanita Shacklett (’36) Mr. Thomas W. Stanfield (’36) Mr. Harrison C. Allison (’37) Lt. Colonel Leslie W. Bailey (’37) Mrs. Charlotte R. Fowler (’37) Mr. A.Y. Morgan (’37) Mrs. Alma D. Roberts (’37) Dr. Doris V. Spegal (’37) Mr. Earl Raymond Sutton (’37) Ms. Helen B. Warden (’37) Dr. Virgil Woods (’37) Mrs. Violet P. Bell (’38) Mrs. Begie E. Hatmaker (’38) Mrs. Virginia O. Linkenhoker (’38) Dr. C.C. Lowery (’38) Mrs. Marion Richardson (’38) Mrs. Lillian Moss Slight Trust (’38) Mr. Edgar Croley (’39) Dr. Manuel P. Romero (’39)

1940’s Mr. Alex H. Anderson, Jr. (’40) Dr. Anna Mary Creekmore (’40) Dr. James Robert Davis (’40) Mrs. Tom Nuckols (’40) Mrs. Margaret M. Pierce (’40) Mr. William Jenkins Turnblazer (’40) Mrs. Sarah S. Martin (’41) Mrs. Maureen E. McKinney (’41) Mrs. Marcella Mountjoy (’41) Mrs. William R. Walton (’41) Mr. Bernard R. Crouch (’42) Mrs. Mary Dale Freeman (’42) Mrs. Mae C. Hipps (’42) Mr. Joseph Craig King (’42) Mrs. G.B. Withington (’42) Ms. Louise B. Hatmaker (’43) Mr. Paul Eugene Martin (’43) Mr. Arnold A. Murphy (’43) Mrs. Mary Belle Porter (’43) Dr. Charles M. Smith (’43) Dr. Clifton Raymond Smith (’43) Dr. Donald A. Swanson (’43) Ms. Anna Lee Watts (’43) Mrs. Zella C. Campbell (’44) Mr. John D. Hummel, Jr. (’44) Mr. Clinton C. Taylor (’44) Mrs. Christine R. Fletcher (’45) Mrs. Liz Young Krause (’45) Ms. Maude Skinner (’45) Mrs. Genevieve Alexander (’46) Mr. John C. Alexander (’46) Mrs. Jean A. Freeman (’46) Mrs. Edwina C. Gibson (’46) Mrs. Sarah L. Moore (’46) Mrs. Evelyn E. Watson (’46) Mr. Eugene M. West (’46) Mr. Edwin M. Kidd (’47) Mrs. Virgellen Lovitt (’47) Mr. Herbert L. Reeves (’47) Mr. John S. Taylor (’47) Mr. Garrett Teague, Jr. (’47) Mr. Sterling H. Bunch (’48) Mr. James E. Ford (’48) Mr. Maurice Ray Gover (’48) Mrs. Naomi Harp (’48) Miss Delsie Horne (’48) Mrs. Mary Doyle Johnson (’48) Rev. H. Marlowe Link (’48) Mr. Lawrence B. Mountjoy (’48) Mrs. Jackie Owen (’48) Ms. Carolyn Siler (’48) Mr. Jess R. White (’48) Mrs. Martha Lee Anthony (’49) Mr. Bill Freeman (’49) Mrs. Christine Godsey (’49) Mr. Virgil E. Harmon, Jr. (’49)

Mrs. Ida Mae Judy (’49) Mr. Paul P. Steely (’49) Mrs. Geneva Stout (’49) Mr. Loy Hobart White (’49) Mr. John Paul Yound (’49) Mrs. Olive Belle Young (’49)

1950’s Mr. James Lester Clark (’50) Mr. Harry G. Graham (’50) Mrs. Betty Jane Hines (’50) Mr. Robert L. Jones, Jr. (’50) Mr. Robert C. Jones (’50) Mr. J.B. Mountjoy (’50) Mrs. Mary Ohler (’50) Mr. George D. Roberts (’50) Mrs. Stella D. Steely (’50) Mrs. Marilyn Teague (’50) Mrs. Ruth Ann Blair (’51) Dr. Howard Chitwood (’51) Mrs. Jo Ann Chitwood (’51) Mr. Elmer J. Lovitt (’51) Mrs. M. Elizabeth Waters (’51) Dr. Jeroline Ann Baker (’52) Mr. Thomas Lemuel Coker (’52) Mr. Charles N. Haney (’52) Mr. Rollie J. Harp (’52) Mrs. Patricia Ann Lovitt (’52) Mrs. Anis Mahan (’52) Mr. Harvey L. Wallace (’52) Dr. Will E. Waters (’52) Mrs. Sylvia Arnett (’53) Ms. Mary Elizabeth Carter (’53) Mrs. Betty Halbrook (’53) Mr. Joe C. Holcomb (’53) Mr. David N. Huff (’53) Mrs. Libby Walker Jones (’53) Mrs. Norma Kelley (’53) Mrs. Jane M. Wilson (’53) Mrs. Jennie Barton-Wesche (’54) Mrs. Nicki Coyle (’54) Dr. Don R. Stephens (’54) Mrs. Louise B. Tipton (’54) Mr. Jack Wilder (’54) Mrs. Doris L. Wood (’54) Dr. Charles D. Barnes (’55) Mrs. Verna Lee Bruce (’55) Mrs. Rosella B. Dixon (’55) Mr. Bill D. Edwards (’55) Mr. Millard R. Francis (’55) Mrs. Norma Lee Francis (’55) Mrs. Betty S. Hammett (’55) Mr. Paul L. Hendrickson (’55) Mr. Jack Isaacs (’55) Mrs. Nancy Carrigan Isaacs (’55) Mr. James T. Ohler (’55) Mrs. Shelva D. Barnes (’56)

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Alumni Honor Roll Mr. Robert W. Coker (’56) Mr. Paul Estes (’56) Mrs. Susan T. Faulkner (’56) Mr. Orland Hoskins (’56) Dr. Harold L. Moses (’56) Dr. James D. Turpin (’56) Mr. Allen Eugene Petrey (’57) Mr. James Wallace Bowling (’58) Estate of Doyle E. Buhl (’58) Mr. Vester Mahan (’58) Mrs. Judy S. Rose (’58) Mrs. Joyce B. Wong (’58) Dr. Joseph E. Early, Sr. (’59) Mr. Donald Ray Greene, Sr. (’59) Mrs. Patricia Ann Herr (’59) Mr. Donnie Rains (’59) Ms. Bette S. Rios (’59)

1960’s Mrs. Daphne Lynette Matre (’60) Mr. James M. Buttram (’61) Mrs. Wanda Freeman (’61) Mr. John A. Gilliam (’61) Mr. John R. Keeton (’61) Mr. Robert Lee Merritt (’61) Mrs. Brenda Rains (’61) Mr. Fred W. Robbins (’61) Mr. Franklin D. Tolliver (’61) Mrs. Barbara Wilder (’61) Mr. William Reed Bryant (’62) Mr. James C. Eaton (’62) Estate of Billy J. Grabeel (’62) Mr. Don R. Hall (’62) Mrs. Brenda Joyce Hollingsworth (’62) Mrs. Reba June Jackson (’62) Mr. John Bill Keck (’62) Mr. Chester Maupin (’62) Mrs. Leitha B. Rudolph (’62) Mr. Jack E. Sterling (’62) Mrs. Dolores June Watts (’62) Mr. Robert L. Witt (’62) Mrs. Doris Q. Allison (’63) Mr. Frank A. Burns (’63) Mrs. Asenath Buttram (’63) Mr. Ronald E. Campbell (’63) Mr. Jerry Lee Connell (’63) Mrs. Delores Davis (’63) Captain Eugene B. Davis (’63) Mrs. Phyllis Ann Early (’63) Mr. John E. Faulkner (’63) Mr. John P. Hollingsworth (’63) Mrs. Patricia Lou Hopkins (’63) Dr. Ralph Nolan Hopkins (’63) Mr. Dennis G. Lay (’63) Mrs. Geneva Bruce Sasher (’63) Mrs. Wilma Jo Watson (’63) Mr. Rayford Watts (’63) Mr. Sam J. Watts (’63) Mrs. Eula Faye Campbell (’64)

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Mrs. Faye C. Eaton (’64) Commander Edward E. Ham, Jr. (’64) Mr. Richard C. Hensley (’64) Rev. Alvin E. Hickey (’64) Mrs. Sandra Hickey (’64) Mr. Coleman House (’64) Mr. Michael R. Howard (’64) Mrs. Phyllis A. Lay (’64) Ms. Lois Morgan (’64) Mrs. Mary Kathryn Moss (’64) Ms. Lucretia Sizemore (’64) Mrs. Brenda Steely (’64) Mr. Ebert Keith Warren, Jr. (’64) Mrs. Nancy A. Watts (’64) Mr. Jesse David Wilson (’64) Mrs. Sawantha Sherrann Witt (’64) Mr. Horace L. Wright, Jr. (’64) Mr. Carl Randal Brown (’65) Mrs. Thelma S. Buell (’65) Ms. Sandra Faye Daniel (’65) Mr. Paul Falin (’65) Dr. John Robert Heneisen (’65) Mrs. Joyce C. Hewell (’65) Mrs. Adna Jean Howard (’65) Mr. Chester Lilly, Jr. (’65) Mrs. Judith Lynn Lilly (’65) Mr. Herman Ray Long (’65) Mrs. Barbara Okumura (’65) Mr. Alvin D. Sharpe (’65) Mrs. JuAnita B. Sharpe (’65) Dr. Eric L. Wake (’65) Mr. Robert M. Wormsley (’65) Mrs. Katherine Childs (’66) Mr. Jimmy Clark (’66) Mrs. Martha Ann Heneisen (’66) Mr. Hays McMakin, Jr. (’66) Mr. Jewett Moss (’66) Mr. Thomas Potter (’66) Mrs. Mildred O. Storm (’66) Mr. James Darrell Watson (’66) Mr. Carl Henry Yahnig (’66) Mr. Glenn A. Adams (’67) Mrs. Norma S. Beck (’67) Mrs. Geneva Mae Duncil (’67) Dr. William B. Galbreath (’67) Mr. Jesse E. Kidd (’67) Mr. Richard F. Koeniger (’67) Mr. Mike Leak (’67) Mr. Shelby L. Lewis (’67) Mr. Tom M. Pendergrass (’67) Mrs. Christy D. Siler (’67) Mrs. June Taylor (’67) Rev. Thermon W. Taylor (’67) Mrs. Sara White (’67) Mr. Aaron L. Wright (’67) Mr. Hiram Coffer Begley, Jr. (’68) Mr. Dennis M. Doan (’68) Mr. James J. Douglas (’68) Mrs. Carolyn Sue Falin (’68)

Mrs. Margaret E. Faulkner (’68) Mr. Byron P. Jody (’68) Mrs. Gloria Keck (’68) Mrs. Elaine Kidd (’68) Dr. Bill Messer (’68) Mrs. Sharon Messer (’68) Mr. Barry Donald Pencek (’68) Mrs. Nora Marie Pendergrass (’68) Ms. Elaine Perkins (’68) Mr. Jim Rollins (’68) Mrs. Phyllis D. Schnacke (’68) Ms. Sandra A. Shelton (’68) Mr. Melvin Skeen (’68) Mr. Joe D. Smith (’68) Mrs. Dinah L. Taylor (’68) Dr. James H. Taylor (’68) Mr. Bob Craig Teague (’68) Mr. James Albert Whitaker (’68) Dr. Roger D. Baker (’69) Mr. Ronald G. Baker (’69) Mrs. Janet Mae Begley (’69) The Honorable Jerry Doyle Bryant (’69) Mr. Robert E. Harris (’69) Mrs. Nancy Long (’69) Mr. Vernon Troy Lovett (’69) Mr. Ralph E. Lynch (’69) Mr. Larry L. Redwine (’69) Mrs. Janet Schnauber (’69) Ms. Joyce M. Thomas (’69)

1970’s Mr. Phillip M. Armstrong (’70) Mr. Thomas W. Branim (’70) Mr. Ralph Lipps (’70) Mr. Ray Lipps (’70) Mr. Charles Wesley Perkins (’70) Mrs. Bernice Renfro (’70) Mr. Arlo C. Sharp, Jr. (’70) Mr. James Lynn Singleton (’70) Mrs. JoAnne A. Thomas (’70) Mrs. Elizabeth Sue Wake (’70) Miss Opal M. Bentley (’71) Mr. Ronald W. Cawood (’71) Mrs. Donna F. Colegrove (’71) Dr. Michael B. Colegrove (’71) Mrs. Karen Lovett (’71) Mrs. Kay Hill Schrimpsher (’71) Mr. Fletcher W. Tidwell (’71) Miss Linda L. Carter (’72) Mr. Donovan F. Daulton (’72) Mr. Norman William Harp, Jr. (’72) Mrs. Janet Harris (’72) Mr. Thomas L. Jensen (’72) Mr. Harold E. Lester (’72) Mr. Gary Pate (’72) Mr. Dale D. Walker (’72) Mrs. Patricia D. Walker (’72) Mr. Jack L. Coffey (’73) Mrs. Patricia A. Frueholz (’73)

Alumni Honor Roll Mr. Christopher James Helvey (’73) Mrs. Brenda Joyce Jody (’73) Mrs. Brenda King (’73) Mrs. Judy Elaine Lipps (’73) Mrs. Debbie Ann Rains (’73) Dr. Robert V. Wagoner (’73) Ms. Mary Jane Ayers (’74) Dr. Don V. Bryson (’74) Mr. Douglas Fortune (’74) Mrs. Dreama F. Fumia (’74) Mrs. Umbelina R. Jalowski (’74) Mrs. Nannette Jensen (’74) Mr. Ralph T. Maynard (’74) Mr. Richard Stephens (’74) Mrs. Linda C. Sutton (’74) Mr. Charles Calvin Burton (’75) Ms. E. Jane Carter (’75) Mr. Ben Edmonds (’75) Mr. Nick Hanna (’75) Mr. Vaughn H. Hatcher (’75) Dr. Jimmy M. Kamso-Pratt (’75) Mr. Phil Majors (’75) Mr. Harvey Lavern Strouth (’75) Mrs. Wookena L. Alder (’76) Dr. Arthur L. Criscillis (’76) Mrs. Marilyn Criscillis (’76) Mr. Simon Ray Fincher (’76) Mrs. Linda F. Gooch (’76) Mr. Paul David Steely (’76) Ms. Lydia Zimmerman (’76) Mr. Braden C. Condley (’77) Mrs. Deborah Condley (’77) Mrs. Barbara Ann Daniels (’77) Mrs. Brenda Jo Fuson (’77) Mr. Olan Fuson (’77) Mr. Schyler Jones (’77) Mr. Gary W. Barton (’78) Dr. Nelda Ann Barton-Collings (’78) Mrs. Sharon Ruth Cates (’78) Mr. James Francis Cleary, III (’78) Mrs. Diane M. Lynch (’78) Mr. Donald Carl Meadors (’78) Mr. Steve J. Mondl (’78) Mr. Michael R. Smith (’78) Ms. Mary Lynn Snyder (’78) Mrs. Evelyn Jean Tolliver (’78) Mr. Mark Alan Walls (’78) Ms. Rose Marie Bowen (’79) Mrs. Barbara Jean Cox (’79) Mr. Barry D. Daulton (’79) Mrs. Deborah A. Denney (’79) Mr. David K. Fee (’79) Mrs. Debbie M. Harp (’79) Mrs. Elizabeth Kathleen Harville (’79) Mr. James C. Harville, Jr. (’79) Mr. David L. Jones (’79) Mrs. Brenda L. Mack (’79) Mrs. Pamelia Perkins (’79) Mr. Tom Rains (’79)

Mrs. Arrietta Skeen (’79) Mr. Dennis James Trickett (’79) Mr. William A. Wilburn (’79)

1980’s Mr. Lloyd Abdoo (’80) Mr. Lawrence Edward Anderson (’80) Mr. John Cates (’80) Mr. Won G. Chu (’80) Mr. Thomas L. Harp (’80) Mrs. Verna Rae Hatcher (’80) Mrs. Patricia Ann Jones (’80) Mrs. Kathy Iona Karr (’80) Mr. Richard Alan Mack (’80) Dr. Richard H. Mays (’80) Mr. Roger L. Powers (’80) Mr. Richard L. Shields (’80) Ms. Connie D. Bush (’81) Rev. Kenneth Earl Harp (’81) Mr. William H. Lynch (’81) Mr. James Ora Manning (’81) Mrs. Autumn Elaine Mays (’81) Mr. David Thomas Parker (’81) Mr. Gary E. Tillman (’81) Dr. Gilbert L. Van Over, Jr. (’81) Mr. David Michael Combs (’82) Mr. Jeffrey Lee Hicks (’82) Mrs. Emily J. Meadors (’82) Mr. Mark Alan Snider (’82) Mrs. Susan Louise Stewart (’82) Ms. Paula Jean Trickett (’82) Mrs. Carolyn B. Bowman (’83) Rev. James H. Elliott (’83) Mrs. Martha Ruth Fleenor (’83) Mr. Tony C. Adams (’84) Rev. Elmer L. Alder, Jr. (’84) Rev. Robert J. Day (’84) Mrs. Lisa Kay Jackson (’84) Mr. Paul Jackson (’84) Mrs. Judith Ann Pennington-Price (’84) Mrs. Karen Lynn Day (’85) Dr. Richard A. Fleenor (’85) Mr. Donald Ray Greene, Jr. (’85) Dr. Charles Edward Lawless, Jr. (’85) Mr. Darrell Craig Mack (’85) Mrs. Vicki Lynne Wilson (’85) Mrs. Doris Louise Beverly (’86) Mrs. Claudia Kay Manning (’86) Ms. Betty Jean Pierce (’86) Ms. Shawn Michelle Powers-Bryant (’86) Mr. Edwin Wheeler Conover (’87) Dr. Susan C. Hawkins (’87) Mr. Ronald R. Moses (’87) Mrs. Shelleigh Lynn Broome Moses (’87) Mr. Jonathan Edward Ramey (’87) Mr. Kenneth Stephen Sims (’87) Mrs. Diana B. Warmoth (’87) Mr. Grover Carey Wilson (’87) Mr. Jeffrey Charles Clark (’88)

Mr. E. Austin Price (’88) Mr. Shannon E. Warmoth (’88) Mr. David Bergman (’89) Mr. James Edward Draper (’89) Mrs. Alice J. Harp (’89) Mrs. Joyce G. Mack (’89)

1990’s Mr. David Paul Estes (’90) Mr. H. Ray Hammons, Jr. (’90) Mrs. Kasee C. Laster (’90) Mr. George Michael Rhodes (’90) Mr. Amir Tabatabai (’90) Mr. Stanley E. Taylor (’90) Mr. Bobby Tate Bowman (’91) Mr. Roger Edward Branscum, Jr. (’91) Mr. Scott John Burleigh (’91) Mr. Jeffrey Raymond Doss (’91) Mr. Jonathan Eugene Laster (’91) Mr. Wayne Thomas Mattox (’91) Mrs. Karen Bowman (’92) Mrs. Jamie Back Branscum (’92) Mr. Darren Blaine Bryant (’92) Mr. Mark Edwin Anderson (’93) Ms. Lisa Katrena Burke (’93) Mr. Joe Everett Early, Jr. (’93) Mr. Andrew Ottmon Abbott (’94) Mr. Hunter Robert Barber (’94) Mrs. Dana Early (’94) Mr. Roy Michael Markham (’94) Ms. Melissa Elayne Irvin (’95) Mr. Charles Mayer Dupier, III (’96) Mrs. Georgia Jo Dupier (’96) Ms. Sheila Rae Hobbs (’96) Mr. Jeffrey Michael Liddle (’96) Mrs. Beth Ann Meadors (’96) Mr. Jeffrey Scott Meadors (’96) Mrs. Stephanie Rose Sims (’96) Ms. Jill K. Gross Arvanitis (’97) Mrs. Christen Lynne Logue (’97) Mr. Jeff Snider (’97) Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Wake-Floyd (’97) Mrs. Jeana Lana Carr (’98) Mr. Russell Edward Carr (’98) Mr. Duane Scott Grimes (’98)

2000’s Mr. Jonathan Samuel Childers (’00) Mr. Anthony Hal Pietrowski (’00) Miss Emily Jean Vought (’00) Mrs. Carrie Leigh Cabell (’01) Mr. Michael Dan Cabell (’01) Mrs. Anita Joanne Childers (’01) Mrs. Lori Lynn Bergman (’02) Mrs. Heather Faye Grimes (’02) Mr. Charles Christian Key (’02) Ms. Stacy Dittrich Mahler (’02) Ms. Jennifer Dawn Edwards (’03) Mr. Corey W. Floyd (’03)

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Planned Giving Looking for a Way to Help Your Alma Mater?

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urther the mission of Cumberland College by contributing a charitable gift annuity and secure fixed annual payments, now or during retirement, while also enjoying generous tax advantages.

Payments for Life From Our Charitable Gift Annuity

You can secure fixed annual payments for life by making a contribution to Cumberland College. Our charitable gift annuity will pay you (and a survivor, if desired) a fixed dollar amount when you make an irrevocable gift to the college. The amount is determined by your age at the time of your contribution.

Here are examples of the annuity rates. These increase with age, but the rate remains constant once the gift is made.

Age 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90

Return Rate 5.3% 5.5% 5.7% 6.0% 6.5% 7.1% 8.0% 9.5% 11.3%

Ages 50/55 55/60 60/65 65/70 70/75 75/80 80/85 85/90 90/95

Return Rate 4.7% 5.0% 5.5% 5.7% 6.1% 6.6% 7.3% 8.4% 10.1%

* The rate of return is slightly lower for two lives because the period of payment generally is longer. This example and the following assume quarterly payments and a 5.2 percent charitable midterm federal rate.

Generous Income Tax Advantages Assuming you itemize deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for part of the value of your gift when you file that year’s income tax return. The amount depends on your age. The percent of the transfer that is deductible as a contribution varies based on U.S. Treasury tables.

Example: Harriet, age 70, gives Cumberland College $25,000 to fund a gift annuity for herself. She is allowed a charitable contribution deduction of $9,632.10.

A sizable part of each annuity payment is also tax free, again determined by Treasury tables.

When a charitable gift annuity is funded with appreciated property, the up-front capital gains tax that would have been owed if the property had been sold is avoided. A portion of the annuity amount is reported as capital gain income over your life expectancy if you name yourself as one of the annuitants. The net effect is to reduce the tax-free portion of the annuity payments.

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Use a Deferred Payment Gift Annuity to Supplement Your Retirement Funds Instead of securing an immediate payment under a gift annuity, you can have it deferred until a later date, such as your retirement. You make the contribution now, securing a current income tax charitable deduction, and Cumberland College will pay you fixed annual payments starting at any age you choose. This is especially advantageous if your tax bracket is higher now than it will be later. In addition, the annual payout rate is considerably higher when the payments begin.

For many people, tax reform curtailed the tax benefits of IRAs, 401(k) plans and other retirement plans. The deferred payment gift annuity is a good way to make up for the loss of the future funds you may need.

Example: Fred and Ann are both age 45. They transfer $2,000 annually to a series of joint and survivor gift annuities, arranging for payments to start when they reach age 65. Fred and Ann are in a 27 percent tax bracket, and they itemize their deductions. The first year they deducted $624 of the $2,000 transferred. The amount of their deduction decreases slightly each year thereafter. Based on then-current rates, they would receive $4,092 each year (partly tax free) beginning at age 65, a rate of 10.2 percent on their contributions totaling $40,000.

Worry-Free Funds A charitable gift annuity is a gift that gives you fixed and attractive retirement funds with no investment worries or responsibilities. It also provides a way for you to make a special and enduring gift to support Cumberland College when the remainder becomes available for our needs.

We will be glad to explain the specific financial benefits you can enjoy by participating in a charitable gift annuity. Please feel free to contact: Rick Fleenor Director of Alumni Services Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

© The Stelter Company The information in this article is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney. Figures cited in examples are based on current rates at the time of printing and are subject to change.

“Until we can manage TIME, we can manage nothing else.”

— Peter F. Drucker

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

A Tribute Gift shows love and respect for the person being honored or memorialized. It says to others that the world is a better place because of this person.

Through a Tribute Gift to 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.

How are Tribute Gifts Acknowledged?

For a Memorial Gift the family of the one you wish to memorialize is sent an appropriate card the same day the gift is received

by the 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.

If you would like to send a gift to be included in our Tribute Gift Program,please send the gift along with the appropriate additional information to: Rick Fleenor Director of Alumni Services Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

Listings reflect Tribute Gifts received, June 16, 2002 through May 23, 2003. In preparing this list, every effort has been made to insure accuracy and completeness.

If a mistake was made in the way you are identified or if your name was omitted, we apologize. You can help set the record straight. Please notify the President’s Office regarding any changes in the way your gift should be recorded in future reports.

Thank you.

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Tribute Gifts Memorial Gifts In Memory Of: Robert Kenton Angel Given By: Ms. Jean A. Freeman Williamsburg High Class of 1946 In Memory Of: Our Son, Tabb Bahner Given By: Mr. & Mrs. T. Maxfield Bahner In Memory Of: Daryl Barnes Given By: Ms. Vada Barnes In Memory Of: Howard R. Boozer Given By: Mrs. Barbara Boozer Windham On the Occasion of: His birthday, August 14 In Memory Of: Howard Boozer Given By: Mr. & Mrs. George Blasco In Memory Of: Dr. J.M. Boswell Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett In Memory Of: William F. Brown Given By: Mrs. William F. Brown In Memory Of: Tim Campbell Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Campbell In Memory Of: B.J. Canupp’s parents, Arthur & Lettie Canupp Given By: Ms. Ruby M. Foust In Memory Of: Dan Carroll Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Denham In Memory Of: Nathaniel Clark Given By: Mr. Harold J. Clark In Memory Of: Frances Clayton Given By: Ms. Catherine Elwell Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Houchins On the Occasion of: Her birthday, August 14, 2002 In Memory Of: Freda Colegrove Given By: Mrs. Garnet Chrisman Mr. & Mrs. Paul Estes Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fleenor Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Dr. & Mrs. David N. Huff Mr. & Mrs. Donald Carl Meadors Dr. Cynthia P. Norton Mrs. Norma Brock Patrick Dr. & Mrs. George G. Ramey Dr. Jonathan Edward Ramey Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake In Memory Of: Ralphie Coomer Given By: Ms. Teresa C. Mays

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In Memory Of: Bobby Corn Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Floyd W. Corn In Memory Of: Juanita Ballou Davis, my sister Given By: Mrs. Emil G. Herrmann In Memory Of: Mrs. John (Kathleen) Dehnel Given By: Ms. Carolyn Siler The Honorable & Mrs. Eugene Siler, Jr. In Memory Of: Glenn Denham Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Ralph M. Denham In Memory Of: Professor Richard Fuson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett In Memory Of: Mary Gatliff Given By: Mr. William D. Dunford In Memory Of: Joe Gibson Given By: Ms. Tamera Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Alder, Jr. Ms. Gail Ellis Ms. Georgia Gibson 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. John L. Powers Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Wendell J. Skeen Mrs. Glenna Wilson

In Memory Of: Ms. Sherrill Faulkner Harley Given By: Ms. Carolyn Siler Mrs. Louise B. Tipton In Memory Of: Norman Harp, Sr. Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Norman William Harp, Jr. In Memory Of: Ralph M. Hickey Given By: Mrs. Verna Lee Bruce In Memory Of: Jacob Hutcheson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Larry B. Cantrell In Memory Of: Michael Jackson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Guy W. Jackson In Memory Of: George Jarboe Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp In Memory Of: Mark Jones Given By: Ms. Juanita F. Jones In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Jones, Sr. Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Jones, Jr. In Memory Of: Anita McNeil Keeton Given By: Mr. John R. Keeton On the Occasion Of: Anita & John’s Wedding Anniversary (August 29) In Memory Of: Cawood Ledford Given By: Mr. Wayne N. Perkey In Memory Of: Rev. Austin Long Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome

In Memory Of: Doyle Gilbert Given By: Mrs. Jolene Gilbert Mr. Kyle Gilbert

In Memory Of: Rev. Donald Lynch Given By: Ms. Claudia Lynch

In Memory Of: Annetta Gross, my Mother Given By: Ms. Jill K. Gross Arvanitis

In Memory Of: Mrs. Gladys McDonald Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome

In Memory Of: Elizabeth (Betty) Hannah Given By: Mr. Jeffrey K. Betzoldt Ms. Karen M. Chandler Ms. Kimberly J. Christner Mr. & Mrs. Donald D. Dissly Dr. Jim L. Hannah Mr. & Mrs. Stuart H. Robenson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Roehrig, III Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Royer Ms. Shirley Schureck Mrs. & Mrs. Andy Sears Mr. & Mrs. P. Norris Shockley, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Spehr Ms. Laura B. Townsend Ms. Judy Weinstock Mr. & Mrs. Jon Westbrook

In Memory Of: Miss Emma McPherson Given By: Cumberland College Women’s Club Mr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Herr Mr. & Mrs. Stanley E. Taylor In Memory Of: Dr. Nell Moore Given By: Estate of Letha T. Sutton In Memory Of: Terrell D. Mays Given By: Mrs. Gail S. Mays In Memory Of: Rita Moore Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Marion Hare

Tribute Gifts In Memory Of: Dr. Kenimer H. Morgan Given By: Mrs. Kenimer H. Morgan In Memory Of: Carlos R. Morris Given By: Clifford Ray Morris In Memory Of: John Hicks Murrell Given By: John & Olive Young In Memory Of: Michael Norton Given By: Ms. Vada Barnes In Memory Of: Dr. Harold L. Offenhiser Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Truman E. Gunning In Memory Of: Ora Lee Oliver Given By: Bart & Ada Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Howard Barton Bailey Jim & Jo Ann Brown Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Denton Eleventh Airborne Division Association (his son’s Airborne Unit-11th Airborne Division) Ms. Bobbie J. Garrett Rozena Grant Willis & Vicki Hubbs Ms. Maureen Matteson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mirlisena Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Newidouski Rakkasans (members of his son’s Korean Military Unit) Ms. Jean R. Wilkens In Memory Of: Kristina Partin Given By: Ms. Rita Partin In Memory Of: Cora Beams Paterson Given By: Mr. William Paterson In Memory Of: Rev. Bernard Perry Given By: Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Lisco Beasley, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Harold C. Bost, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Carter Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Dailey Mr. & Mrs. Carl Giovanetti Mrs. Margaret B. Hamlin Mr. Neal H. Hardin, Jr. Ms. Mildred Cox Hodson Mr. & Mrs. William C. Jennings Mrs. Virginia Klink Mr. & Mrs. George C. Martin Ms. Emily Kathleen Perry Ms. Huston Perry Mr. John A. Perry Mr. Timothy A. Perry Ms. Georgia L. Pung Mr. & Mrs. Billy Shryock Ms. Juanita C. Shryock

Ms. Wilma L. Shryock Valley View Baptist Church Ms. Ann T. Whitt In Memory Of: Imogene Skeen Powers Given By: Ms. Tamera Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Alder, Jr. Ms. Gail Ellis Ms. Georgia Gibson 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. John L. Powers Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Wendell J. Skeen Mrs. Glenna Wilson In Memory Of: Billy Ransdell Given By: Ms. Deedee W. Ransdell In Memory Of: Kirk Dickson Reavill Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Shehan In Memory Of: Ryan Sargent Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome

Mrs. Thelma Hinegardner Mr. John L. Powers Mr. & Mrs. Edward R. Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Michael Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Wendell J. Skeen Mrs. Glenna Wilson In Memory Of: Jeremiah Smith’s Birthday Given By: Ms. Mary Ann Combs In Memory Of: Doris Spafford Given By: Mr. Robert C. Jones Ms. Marjorie A. Moffitt In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Mr. William Reed Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Arman J. Buettner Cumberland College Women’s Club Dr. & Mrs. Joe Everett Early, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Early, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James D. Hudson Ms. Juanita F. Jones Mr. Harold E. Lester Mr. Ralph E. Lynch Mr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Olin O. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Stanley E. Taylor Dr. Angela Wilkins

In Memory Of: Dr. Milton E. Shaw Given By: Mrs. Milton E. Shaw

In Memory Of: Bertha N. Tayman Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt

In Memory Of: Kevin Lee Shehan Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Shehan

In Memory Of: Steely & Ethel Terrell Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Terrell

In Memory Of: Ann R. Shelley Given By: Mr. Harold E. Lester

In Memory Of: Evan C.C. Thomas & Taran R. Thomas Given By: Dr. Keila Thomas

In Memory Of: Eugene Siler Given By: Mr. Juan E. Hernandez In Memory Of: Eugene E. & Lowell Siler Given By: Chaplain & Mrs. H. Marlowe Link In Memory Of: Drew & Jeremiah Smith Given By: Ms. Mary Ann Combs In Memory Of: Earl Smith Given By: Ms. Tamera Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Alder, Jr. Ms. Gail Ellis Ms. Georgia Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman William Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Harp

In Memory Of: Julie Tutt Given By: Ms. Sue M. Tutt In Memory Of: Bo Upton Given By: Ms. Sherry Carrender In Memory Of: Allen Van Horn Given By: Mr. Thomas E. Frerick In Memory Of: Densil Vernon Given By: Mr. & Mrs. David Paul Estes In Memory Of: Franklin Voiles Given By: Mr. & Mrs. James Burton Sexton In Memory Of: Mr. & Mrs. J. Virgil Walker Given By: Mrs. Libby Walker Jones

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Tribute Gifts In Memory Of: William F. Walker Given By: Mrs. Libby Walker Jones In Memory Of: Earl G. Watson Given By: Mrs. Evelyn E. Watson In Memory Of: Mrs. Evelyn Widener Given By: Roger & Charlotte Minnick Chris & Eugene Siler Jill & Stan West In Memory Of: Dr. William Baylor Wilder (my husband) Given By: Mrs. Alice J. Anderson Wilder On the Occasion Of: Veterans Day (He also was a Lt. Com. in the Navy) In Memory Of: Kyle Wilkins Given By: Dr. Angela Wilkins In Memory Of: Cratis Williams Given By: Mr. & Mrs. R. P. Stephen Davis In Memory Of: Dr. Harold Wortman Given By: Ms. Dorothy R. Butler Dr. & Mrs. Ferrell Carnes Mr. & Mrs. John Cates Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colegrove Community Trust Bank Crossgate Players Mr. J. Truman Dalton Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mayer Dupier, Jr. Mrs. Walter Blaine Early, III Ms. Mary Jo Freeman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. George Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Gordon Ms. Lois Harchanko Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harp Mr. & Mrs. Gordon E. Harper Mr. & Mrs. Gerald P. Hawkins Dr. & Mrs. Robert Hoffelder Ms. Nellie M. Hoskins Mr. & Mrs. R. Springer Hoskins Mr. & Mrs. Donald D. Immel Mr. & Mrs. Phil Majors Mr. & Mrs. Donald Carl Meadors Dr. & Mrs. Carl E. Mills Mr. & Mrs. Christopher A. Mingo Rev. & Mrs. David T. Moore Mr. Gordon Moore Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth K. Moore Ms. Susan L. Moore Ms. Carolyn J. Paulsen Dr. Jonathan Edward Ramey Mrs. Patricia Sisson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Smith Ms. June A. Soderlund Southeastern Kentucky Music Association Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Surplus

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Dr. Robyn K. Swanson Mrs. JoAnne A. Thomas Ms. Melba L. Treaster Mr. & Mrs. Paul Turnbull Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake Mrs. Lois Wortman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt

Honor Gifts In Honor Of: Doris Jean Alford (Class of ’43) Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Harp On the Occasion Of: The marriage of Emily Carol Alford & Casey Joe Harp In Honor Of: Dr. Dale Austin Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Carmel Wallace In Honor Of: William F. Baker Given By: Mrs. Leitha B. Rudolph On the Occasion Of: His birthday, November 19 In Honor Of: Ellen Barnes Given By: Mr. Alton M. Faires

In Honor Of: Naomi Skeen Harp (Class of ’48) Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Harp On the Occasion Of: The marriage of Emily Carol Alford & Casey Joe Harp In Honor Of: Naomi Skeen Harp Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Norman William Harp, Jr. In Honor Of: Dr. Ralph Nolan Hopkins Given By: Mrs. Ralph Nolan Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. David A. Schaaf, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Ms. Zona Thompson In Honor Of: Dr. Martha Johnson Given By: Mrs. Norma Brock Patrick In Honor Of: Walter Mathes Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett In Honor Of: Louise Perry Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Harold Carter

In Honor Of: Emma Katherine Bergman Given By: Mr. Peter M. Howland On the Occasion Of: Emma’s birth

In Honor Of: Dr. & Mrs. Mack Roberts Given By: Ms. Jane Bingham On the Occasion Of: Dr. Roberts & his wife, Alma Roberts, in thanksgiving for Alma Roberts’ biography of her husband

In Honor Of: Howard & Frances Boozer Given By: Mrs. Barbara Boozer Windham On the Occasion Of: Howard & Frances’ Anniversary, August 23

In Honor Of: Eugene Siler’s family Given By: Mr. Juan E. Hernandez

In Honor Of: Mrs. Yvonne Buhl Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer In Honor Of: James Cardinal Given By: Mr. Jules D. Kurtz

In Honor Of: Jordan Smith Given By: Ms. Mary Ann Combs On the Occasion Of: Jordan Smith’s birthday In Honor Of: Luther & Rosemary Smith Given By: Ms. Mary Ann Combs On the Occasion Of: Boss’s Day

In Honor Of: John Clayton Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Houchins On the Occasion Of: John’s Birthday, March 5

In Honor Of: Dinah Taylor Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Buchanan

In Honor Of: Dr. Tom Frazier Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer

In Honor Of: Albert Tayman Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt

In Honor Of: Janie Hall Given By: Ms. Ann Roberts Melvin

In Honor Of: Dr. Rayford Watts Given By: Mrs. Robert L. Palmer

In Honor Of: Dr. Robert Hancock Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Qualls

In Honor Of: Coach Tim Wolz Given By: Ms. Mary W. Bolton

In Honor Of: Emily Carol Alford Harp & Casey Joe Harp Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp On the Occasion Of: Their marriage

Class Notes 1950’s Dallas Messer (’55) serves as pastor of Baxter First Baptist Church in Harlan, KY. Richard Dendler (’58) serves as associate pastor of Florence Baptist Church in Florence, KY.

1960’s Daniel Miller (’60) is employed as the assistant chief engineer for Metro-North Railroad in White Plains, NY. Horace Partin (’61) serves as pastor at Clear Fork Baptist Church.

Billy Fox (’61) is a State Farm insurance agent in Knoxville, TN. James Meeks (’62) serves as the program coordinator of physical sciences in the department of physics at Paducah Community College in Paducah, KY. John Hollingsworth (’63) teaches part-time at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Howard, OH. Anita (Miller) Stamper (’63) is a professor of family and consumer sciences at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN. L.C. Madron (’64) serves as principal at Lake City Elementary in Lake City, TN. Herman Moore (’64) serves as principal at West Knox Elementary in Corbin, KY. Thomas Bowden (’65) is the headmaster of a Christian school in Killen, AL. Della (Watson) Marshall (’65) is the owner of Woodland Cove Bed & Breakfast in Kingston, TN. Vivian (Valentour) Henegar (’67) teaches senior English and government at New Haven High School in New Haven, MI.

Don Mantooth (’67) serves as pastor of First Baptist Church in Morehead, KY. He also serves as president of the Morehead area Habitat for Humanity.

Roger Smith (’67) is a benefit specialist for Health Benefits Plus, Inc. in Tarryton, NY.

James Smith (’70) is a consultant for Department of Defense contractors and specializes in data digitization of flight manuals and publications. He also is a part time instructor for Eastern Kentucky University in Corbin, KY.

Charles Beckett (’68) is an accountant with Beckett Accounting and Tax Services in Beecher, IL.

Frank Baker (’71) is the principal of Hyden Elementary School in Hyden, KY.

Joy (Skidmore) Carrier (’68) is a professor at Dalton State College in Dalton, GA.

Linda (Ramsey) Barton (’71) teaches for Campbell County Schools in Jellico, TN.

Calvin Hibbard (’68) serves as pastor of Laurel River Missionary Baptist Church.

Ronald Cawood (’71) teaches social studies at Norris Elementary in Heiskell, TN.

Ralph Hodge (’68) is the director of Mid South Region for Life Way Christian Resources based in Nashville, TN. He also is the author of Share Jesus Without Fear and Taking the Next Step.

Carol (Whited) Duncan (’71) is a professor of English at Jefferson Community College in Carrolton, KY.

Robert Anderson (’69) is a technical supervisor in charge of hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis for the Department of Defense/U.S. Air Force.

Roger Baker (’69) is the executive director of the ARC of Indian River County in Vero Beach, FL. Jerry Bryant (’69) is an attorney for the Bryant Law Firm in Wilmington, OH. David Childs (’69) is the corporate president for the Midland Power Company in Henderson, KY. William Edwards (’69) serves as the athletic director at Greensburg Community College in Greensburg, IN. Howard Jackson (’69) serves as a guidance counselor for the Oldham County (KY) Middle School.

1970’s Jeff Holloway (’67) is an attorney with Burr, Pease, and Kurtz in Anchorage, AK.

Stephen Earle (’70) serves as pastor of First Christian Church in Middlesboro, KY.

Mary Lou (Cobb) Beasley (’70) is a professor of English at Dalton College in Albany, GA. Robert Cheek (’70) is a sales representative for Martin Marietta in Burlington, KY.

William Gullet (’71) is a partner for the Frost, Brown, Todd LLC in Nashville, TN. Richard Hill (’71) serves as pastor of First Baptist Church in Danville, KY. Vicki (Grant) Kinsel (’71) is chair of the social studies department at Corbin High School in Corbin, KY. Ronald McIntosh (’71) teaches language arts at Noblesville Middle School in Fishers, IN. Roger Noe (’71) is the academic dean for Southeast Community College in Cumberland, KY. Jack Stanfill (’71) recently retired as director of financial planning at Cumberland College.

Bob Bausum (’72) serves as pastor of Salt River Baptist Church in Danville, KY. Gayle Clifton (’72) serves as pastor of Olney Baptist Church in Olney, MD. C. Kenny Cooper (’72) is president of Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes in Nashville, TN. Max Cox (’72) serves as pastor of Bacon Creek Baptist Church in Corbin, KY.

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Class Notes James Davis (’72) is director of schools in Scott County (TN) and teaches an education class at Cumberland College.

Marita (Morris) Rice (’74) is employed as an accountant for Okeechobee Utility Authority in Okeechobee, FL.

Clarence Robbins (’72) is principal at Union County High School in Maynardville, TN.

Frank Bizjack (’75) is an operations manager for GNR Health Systems, Inc. in Ocala, FL.

Dempsy Smith (’72) is a professor of mathematics at Northern Kentucky University.

Chuck Fletcher (’75) teaches social studies in Anderson County schools in Lawrenceburg, KY.

Douglas Adams (’73) is superintendent of Clay County Public Schools while living in Manchester, KY. Kathy Burke (’73) teaches middle school for Scott County in Huntsville, TN. Jack Coffey (’73) is senior vice-president of Syncor International in California.

Thomas Freeman (’73) is an accountant at Clark County Hospital in Winchester, KY. Mary Littrell (’73) teaches English at Van Buren High School in Van Buren, MO. William Schneider (’73) teaches math at Simon Kenton High School in Independence, KY. Robert Wagoner (’73) is executive director of Kentucky Retired Teachers’ Association in New Castle, KY. Mary Ayers (’74) teaches at East LaFollette Elementary in LaFollette, TN. Glenna (Couch) Cordell (’74) is a counselor at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY. Irvin Huffman (’74) is a senior bookkeeper for Joseph Properties in Jackson, MS. Johnny Jervis (’74) serves as pastor of Swiss Colony Baptist Church in London, KY. Andrew Meadors (’74) is a public administration specialist at Cumberland Valley Area Development District.

Sadie (Amburgey) Reynolds (’74) teaches English in Knott County, KY.

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William Lyttle (’75) teaches at Clay County High School in Manchester, KY. Keith Schrum (’75) is associate curator of manuscripts at the Colorado Historical Society in Denver. He also is an adjunct instructor at the University of Denver.

Dewey Smith (’75) teaches at Jacksboro Elementary in Jacksboro, TN. Harvey Strouth (’75) is employed at the Barbourville Nursing Home while residing in Heidrick, KY. David Webster (’75) is employed at Western Arkansas Guidance and Counseling Centers as a child and family psychologist. He recently received a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

James Shemwell (’76) is director of missions for the Kaskia Association in Centralia, IL. Charles Shonkwiler (’76) is the pastor of Fairborn St. Luke Methodist Church in Fairborn, OH. Rick Shoemaker (’76) is the pastor of First Baptist Church in New Carlisle, OH. Dennis Tate (’76) is the director of church planning for the West Virginia Baptist Convention.

Cathy Barnett (’77) is the director of social services for Springfield Developmental Center in Springfield, IL. Larry Carte (’77) teaches at Whitley County High School in Williamsburg, KY. Robert Finch (’77) serves as pastor of Union River Baptist Church in Theresa, NY. Otis Folz (’77) is director of systems development/director of performance improvement for CSX Railroad in Jacksonville, FL. Judy (Tharpe) Gabbard (’77) teaches at Whitley North Elementary School in Williamsburg, KY.

Vikki (Mosley) Ashurst (’76) is a counselor at Cawood High School in Cawood, KY.

Mark Keith (’77) serves as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton, TN.

Sam Davenport (’76) serves as senior pastor at Central Christian Church in Seymour, IN.

Mike Lee (’77) serves as a personal evangelism associate for the North American Mission Board in Alpharetta, GA.

Wesley Doughman (’76) is an account executive for Letcher Wise Broadcasting.

Joe Mobley (’76) is a staff evangelist at Liberty Baptist Church in London, KY. He also is the president of Crusade for Christ Evangelistic Association.

Michael McCoy (’77) serves as pastor of Ridgecast Baptist Church in New Windsor, NY. Barry Roberts (’77) serves as pastor of Evangelistic Temple in Palestine, TX.

George Naylor (’76) serves as pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Verona, KY.

Larry Van Hoose (’77) is principal of Monticello High School in Monticello, KY.

Thomas Shelly (’76) is the principal at Poplar Creek Elementary School in Williamsburg, KY.

Daryl Varble (’77) serves as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Whitesburg, KY. Carl Young (’77) serves as pastor of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Mandoda, VA.

Class Notes Kevin Castleberry (’78) is a managing director for Browning Software Services.

Russell Gross (’79) serves as pastor of Forest Ridge Baptist Church in Tipp City, OH.

James Ford (’78) is a senior chemist at United Refining Company in Warren, PA.

Elizabeth (Korek) Harville (’79) teaches math at Spring Hill School in Spring, TX.

Curt Hart (’78) teaches chemistry at Corbin High School in Corbin, KY.

Dinia (Perry) Howser (’79) teaches at Eagle Elementary in McCreary County, KY.

Deborah Kelly-Hoehn (’78) received a Ph.D. in management from California Coast University.

John Long (’79) is a telecommunications officer for the Versailles Police Department in Versailles, KY.

Jerry Huffman (’78) is a S.W.A.T. instructor at the police academy for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Eric Kimball (’78) employed by Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, as a quality assurance specialist.

Ritchie Longworth (’78) is a delivery manager for Compaq Computer Corp. in Germantown, OH. Richard Mathes (’78) is employed at Union Planters Bank in Corbin, KY. Dennis Mattingly (’78) serves as a family court common pleas judge.

Mark Oxley (’78) is a professor of mathematics in the Graduate School of Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB in Fairborn, OH. Ron Andrew (’78) serves as pastor of Fletcher Baptist Church in Statesboro, GA. Billy Brafford (’79) is a manager for Keystone Gerard Daniel Worldwide in Corbin, KY. Michael Caudill (’79) serves as pastor of First Baptist Church in Hindman, KY. David Clinkenbeard (’79) is the assistant director of historic properties for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort.

Duane Floro (’79) serves as ministry evangelism strategist for the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio in Columbus, OH.

Kimberly (Parks) House (’80) is a service representative for the Social Security Administration in Corbin, KY. Stephanie King (’80) is an assistant librarian for the Nelson County Public Library in Bardstown, KY. Richard Kinyon (’80) is a realtor with Barbara Anson Realty in Myakka City, FL. Jonathon McKeehan (’80) is a gas well compressor operator in Corbin, KY.

1980’s Sharon (Hislope) Apple (’80) is a special education teacher at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY.

Randy Millwood (’80) is the church health and leadership consultant for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware.

Donald Ballou (’80) is employed by the Department of Defense in Severn, MD.

Nina (Hicks) Prewitt (’80) is an assistant PD assessment and curriculum coordinator for the Whitley County Board of Education in Williamsburg, KY.

Mary (Esther) Bowman (’80) is employed by the American Heritage Life Insurance Company in Jacksonville, FL. She also is a part-time adjunct professor at Jacksonville University.

Rick Brewer (’80) is an accountant in London, KY. David Brown (’80) is a senior commercial credit analyst for Fifth-Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH.

Glenn Reeves, Jr. (’80) serves as associate pastor of a non-denominational church in Inez, KY. He also coaches football, track and wrestling at Sheldon Clark High School.

Douglas Roach (’80) is the chair of psychology department at Mid-Continent College in Mayfield, KY.

Donald Burdine (’80) is a meter technician for South Kentucky RECC.

Vicki (Coomer) Schoolcraft (’80) is a victim’s advocate with the commonwealth attorney’s office in Somerset, KY.

Bennie Bush (’80) serves as pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Corbin, KY.

Dale Schultz (’80) is a logistics consultant for IKON Office Solutions in Houston, TX.

Ron Chambers (’80) serves as associate pastor of Agape Baptist Church in Riverdale, OH.

Rick Brown (’81) is the manager of business services at Jackson Energy Electric Cooperative, Inc. in McKee, KY.

Carter Corbrey, III (’80) serves as pastor of First Baptist Church of Versailles, IN.

Hope Fry (’80) is the librarian at Shippensky University in Newville, PA.

Randall Dobson (’81) is a systems engineer for Boeing, supporting special operation forces Aerospace Support Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL. A commander in the Naval Reserve, Randall is currently assigned to the staff of the director of submarine warfare in Washington, DC.

Karen (Taylor) Hammons (’80) teaches math and serves as director of pupil personnel at Barbourville City Schools in Barbourville, KY.

Deborah (Futrell) Eubank (’81) is the regional program manager for the office of the inspector general in London, KY.

Clifford Dean (’80) is director of the homeless shelter of Perry County in Hazard, KY.

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Class Notes Jonathan Gardner (’81) serves as minister of music and worship for the First Baptist Church in Peachtree City, GA. Glen Hall (’81) is a revenue field auditor/ instructor in Williamsburg, KY.

Rebecca Byrd (’84) is an attorney in Oneida, TN.

Brett Davis (’82) is an attorney in Prestonsburg, KY.

Martin Fischer (’84) serves as pastor of High Places Community Church in Oak Ridge, TN.

David Cheek (’82) serves as pastor of Mays Lick Baptist Church in Mays Lick, KY.

Yvonne (Mitchell) Rex (’84) is an instructor at Davenport College in Granger, IN.

Paula Goodin (’82) is the principal of Pineville High School in Pineville, KY.

Velva (Pennington) Barker (’85) teaches math at Knox Central High School in Barbourville, KY.

Laura Keown (’82) is the assistant director of student financial planning at Centre College in Danville, KY. Kime (Espich) Murphy (’82) serves as minister of youth at First Baptist Church in Mount Sterling, KY. Mark Partin (’82) serves as pastor of Indiana Avenue Baptist Church in LaFollette, TN. Peggy Partin (’82) is an associate professor of nursing at Southeast Community College.

James Taylor (’82) serves as president of Alcoa Outreach Ministry in Cleveland, TN. Brent Freeman (’83) is owner of Pier Rentals and Storage in Corbin, KY.

Ruhi (Gulati) Bedi (’85) is employed as a products manager for Bell South in Alpharetta, GA. Diana Bybee (’85) is director of Therapeutic Foster Homes for Kentucky Baptist Homes in Middletown, KY. David Popham (’85) serves as pastor of Kingsbury Community Church in Vernal, UT. Darrell Schick (’85) serves as pastor of Sycamore Ridge Baptist Church in Brookville, OH. Randall Bonham (’86) is vice-president of sales for AVI Inc. in Tampa, FL.

David Robinson (’86) serves as pastor of North Fork Baptist Church in Whitesburg, KY. Kerrie Shahan (’86) is employed by the Vernal area Chamber of Commerce in Vernal, UT. Bob Burnett (’87) serves as minister to students at First Baptist Church in Whitley City, KY. Alan Coppock (’87) is a vice-president at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, KY. He completed an MBA in December 2002 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

James Donahue (’87) teaches social studies and serves as head football coach at Harlan High School in Harlan, KY. Daniel Flynn (’87) serves as minister of pastoral care for Village Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC. Fred Gillum (’87) is the head softball coach at Mars Hill College in Asheville, NC. Joseph Kent (’87) is a tape cut editor for MSNBC in Mahwah, NJ. Debbie King (’87) is employed as a math teacher in McCreary County, KY. Timothy Morris (’87) serves as pastor of First Baptist Church in Stearns, KY.

Alan Britton (’86) is employed in the Continuous Improvement Department of R. R. Donnelly and Sons.

Betsy Rains (’87) is a special education teacher at Tates Creek School in Lexington, KY.

Alan Bruce (’86) is a systems administrator for U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin in Washington, DC.

Janine (Jones) Shackelford (’87) is a revenue program officer for the Kentucky Department of Revenue in Frankfort, KY.

Larry Lisenbee (’83) is a licensed funeral director in Garner, NC.

Susan (Hume) Burnett (’86) is a special education teacher at McCreary Central High School in Whitley City, KY.

Brian Thornton (’87) is a purchasing agent for Bennett’s Carpets in Russell Springs, KY.

Mike Patterson (’83) is a chaplain in the U.S. Army and is stationed at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC.

Will Langford (’86) serves as pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Independence, KY.

Vicki Sawyers (’83) is a claims representative for the Social Security Administration in Corbin, KY.

Kevin Lowrie (’86) is a special education teacher at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg. KY.

Mitchell Harmon (’83) is vice president for Allied Health Services Security Services, Inc. in Knoxville, TN. Ramona (Gross) Jaynes (’83) is the coordinator of student services at Corbin Middle School in Corbin, KY.

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James Baker (’84) teaches history at Bell County High School in Pineville, KY.

Juanita Westerfield (’87) is an assistant professor of social work at Cumberland College.

Grover Wilson (’87) is a certified public accountant in McCreary County, KY. Steven Davidson (’88) is associate pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Cincinnati, OH.

Class Notes Cindy (Meschke) Dillman (’88) is a counselor for Santa Fe Junior High School in Alvin, TX.

Daryl Cornett (’89) is an assistant professor of church history at the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN.

Kasee (Clifton) Laster (’90) is chair of the humanities department at Shorter College in Rome, GA.

Lester Cox (’88) is an environmental inspector for the Kentucky Department of Surface Mining in Frankfort, KY.

Randy Edwards (’89) serves as pastor of Elm Grove Baptist Church in Metamora, IN.

James Lawson (’90) is the division manager for Reagent Chemical in St. Gabriel, LA.

Tammy (Golden) Lowrie (’89) is the library media specialist at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY.

Mark Murphy (’90) serves as minister of music at First Baptist Church in Mount Sterling, KY.

Lori Miller (’88) is the CFO for Outdoor Adventure Corporation in Stearns, KY.

Joy (Couch) Mack (’89) is the assistant principal at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY.

George Rhodes (’90) is a senior systems manager for Humana in Sellersburg, IN.

Wesley Paul (’88) serves as an evangelist and resides in Lexington, KY.

Gregory Phillips (’89) is a personnel manager for Wal-Mart in Greensboro, NC.

Lori (Whitlock) Hoffman (’88) is an adjunct professor of music at Somerset Community College in Somerset, KY.

Roy Peace, Jr. (’88) is a teacher for the Whitley County School District in Williamsburg, KY. Larry Starky (’88) serves as associate pastor at University Baptist Church in Middletown, OH. Robin (Hensley) Sweet (’88) is a special education teacher for the Whitley County School District in Williamsburg, KY. Terry “Alan” Sweet (’88) is the assistant principal for Whitley Central Elementary in Williamsburg, KY. Clarence “Butch” Westerfield (’88) serves as a police officer in Whiting, IN. Ben Atchley (’89) was elected as a Bradley County (TN) commissioner in August 2002.

He also works in Arson Investigation/Drug Diversion for the Bradley County sheriff’s department in Cleveland, TN. Linda (Ray) Baker (’89) teaches at Clay County High School in Manchester, KY. Oakie Blevins (’89) serves as a missionary in Nambia, Africa.

Ergun “Butch” Caner (’89) is an assistant professor of systematic theology and church history at Criswell College in Dallas, TX. He is the co-author of Unveiling Islam, which has been on the Christian Booksellers non-fiction paperback list.

Jill (Wilder) Roaden (’89) is network manager at Whitley County Board of Education in Williamsburg, KY. Mark Warmoth (’89) is a sales manager at National Dairy in Lexington, KY. Jim Wasson (’89) serves as pastor of Hustonville Baptist Church in Burgin, KY. Patrick Woolam (’89) teaches at Brooks Elementary School in Louisville, KY.

Kevin Roach (’90) serves as associate pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Corbin, KY. Jeffery Seltzer (’90) is director of application development for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Easley, SC. Jeffrey Sharpe (’90) is a systems manager for TECO Coal Corporation in Williamsburg, KY. David Skinner (’90) is a financial systems manager for Turner Broadcasting Systems in Atlanta, GA. Brian Varble (’90) serves as minister of youth at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY.

1990’s Heather (Nichols) Kalista (’90) is a product manager for McGraw-Hill in Columbus, OH.

Greta Wright (’90) is a vice-president for Wachovia Bank in Nashville, TN.

Wes Brockway (’90) serves as pastor of Davis Memorial Baptist Church and also is a programmer analyst at Kentucky Farm Bureau in Louisville, KY.

Ginger (Shillings) Accardi (’91) is a social worker in Knoxville, TN.

Steven Collins (’90) is a juvenile justice team leader for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services in Nashville, TN. Gloria (Prewitt) Cornet (’90) is currently working as an interior designer in Corbin, KY. Virgle Grant (’90) serves as pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Richmond, KY. Ray Hammons, Jr. (’90) is the president of Roller Die & Forming Co. in Louisville, KY.

Samer Sima’am Ackleh (’91) is employed by Hewlett Packard as a response center engineer in Atlanta, GA. Tracie Boyd (’91) is an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office in Hilliard, OH. Roger Branscum (’91) is the senior production manager and process improvement manager for Milliken & Company’s American Bag Corporation.

Scott Burleigh (’91) is a vice president of First National Bank of Northern Kentucky.

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Class Notes Tammy (Jones) Capps (’91) is an administrative assistant/human resources representative for the Kentucky Consular Center in Williamsburg, KY. Jano (Alsip) Childers (’91) is an adult educator for the Corbin Board of Education in Corbin, KY. David Cummins (’91) is an assistant principal at South Laurel High School in London, KY. Russell Danser (’91) serves as an associate pastor for missions at First Baptist Church of Mableton, GA. Cheri (Bridges) Floyd (’91) is a missionary for the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia in Papua New Guinea.

Kimberly (Begley) Jeskie (’91) is the manager of the standards based management system for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Harriman, TN.

Janie (Shinn) Brooks (’92) teaches environmental studies and ecology at Brevard College in Brevard, NC.

Jeff Williams (’92) is manager of loss control/prevention for Commonwealth Aluminum.

Kimberly (Manning) Creekmore (’92) teaches math at Whitley County High School in Williamsburg, KY.

Steve Allen (’93) is the director of financial planning at Cumberland College.

Deb (Seckel) House (’92) is a math professor at Somerset Community College in Somerset, KY. April (Sumner) Johnson (’92) is a special education teacher for Owen County Schools.

Joy (Hinton) Langdon (’92) is a case coordinator for CASA of South Central Indiana in Columbus, IN. John Lavey (’92) is the VOSE coordinator at Upper Valley Joint Vocational School in Bradford, OH. Melissa Moore (’92) is the media specialist for A.B. Combs Elementary School in Bulan, KY.

John Laster (’91) is the director of foundation and corporate relations for Shorter College in Rome, GA.

Laura Ormes (’92) is a systems analyst for Convergys in Cincinnati, OH.

Cheryl (Cunagin) Meyer (’91) is a tax attorney for the Horwitz Law Firm in Crescent Springs, KY.

Sherry (Rose) Paul (’92) is the family resources director for Whitley North Elementary School in Williamsburg, KY.

Wendell Roberts (’91) teaches math at Clay County Middle School in Manchester, KY.

Robin (Bacigalupi) Pittman (’92) is a senior budget analyst for the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH.

Tammy (McCauley) Varble (’91) is a human resources administrator for the Kentucky Housing Corporation in Frankfort, KY. Rebecca (Kurtz) Woolam (’91) teaches at Brooks Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Gene Bracken (’92) serves as pastor of Hiseville Baptist Church in Hiseville, KY. Jamie (Back) Branscum (’92) is the 4H/youth-development program assistant with the McCreary County (KY) office of the University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service.

Nathan Sanders (’92) is director of business integration for Brightpoint in Avon, IN. Jamie (Crowe) Selter (’92) is a family support specialist for the Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children in Henderson, KY.

Donald Branham (’93) is a clinical pharmacist at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County in Lafollette, TN. Joy (Wallace) Burdette (’93) serves as minister of music at First Baptist Church in Fort Mitchell, KY. Laura (Naff ) Butler (’93) is dean of student affairs at Ivy Tech State College in Sellersburg, IN. Dana (Shoun) Chitwood (’93) teaches chemistry at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY. David Close (’93) teaches at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, while completing his Ph.D. in Forest Ecology.

Stacy Craig (’93) is employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Department in Somerset, KY. Joseph Frencl, Jr. (’93) teaches math at Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, FL. Nick Osborn (’93) serves as minister to students at First Baptist Church in Kettering, OH. Larry Taylor (’93) is a special education teacher at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY.

Mark Sizemore (’92) teaches music at North Laurel Middle School in London, KY. He also is an adjunct faculty member at Union College.

Nathan Ward (’93) serves as minister of music and administration at First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs, IN.

Curtis Spivy (’92) is employed by State Farm Insurance in Ridgeland, MS.

Annette Wormsley (’93) teaches at Corbin High School in Corbin, KY.

Angela (Stevens) Weigel (’92) is a statistical analyst at William H. Mercer.

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Sara (Steen) Ash (’93) is an assistant professor of biology at Cumberland College.

Class Notes Andrew Abbott (’94) is a detective for the Jefferson County Police Department in the Crimes Against Children unit in Louisville, KY.

John Ball (’95) received a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Kentucky in December 2002.

Molly (Edwards) Shockey (’95) teaches kindergarten at Camden Elementary School in West Alex, OH.

Chad Blevins (’95) serves as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Harveysburg, OH.

Kenny Siler (’95) teaches math at Whitley County High School in Williamsburg, KY.

Charlene “Doodle” (Gibson) Blevins (’95) teaches special education and coaches basketball at Goshen High School in Goshen, OH.

Kimberly Unsworth (’95) is an office manager for the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation in Bloomington, IN.

Melissa (Rice) Boaz (’95) is a legislative audit investigator for the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury in Nashville, TN.

George Wilson, IV (’95) is employed by Cobb, Tree, Wilson Insurance Company in McCreary County, KY.

Art Buis (’95) is a computer programmer at Amodocs in O’Fallon, MO.

William Adkins (’96) is an attorney for the William R. Adkins law firm.

Melissa Justice (’94) is in-house counsel for Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority in Frankfort, KY.

Elizabeth Butcher (’95) is a physician at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

Vicki Helton-LeMaster (’94) is the assistant gymnastics/cheer coach in Winchester, KY.

Rich Cheek (’95) serves as pastor of First Baptist Church in Valparaiso, IN.

Joe Allen (’96) serves as co-pastor of Allen First Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, KY. He also is the Baptist Student Union director at Prestonsburg Community College and Pikeville College.

Elizabeth (Rittenberry) Lin (’94) is a parttime faculty member for the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and a parttime chemistry instructor for Eastern Kentucky University.

Desta Cogan (’95) is a program volunteer coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates in Roseburg, OR.

Geri Antrobus (’96) is a clinician for social services for the department of juvenile justice in Florence, KY.

Amy Cummins (’95) is the ministry center director for South Side Baptist Church in Covington, KY.

Stephanie (Neuman) Begley (’96) is the principal of Stearns Elementary School in Stearns, KY.

Daniel Fields (’95) is a senior programmer/analyst for College of Mount Saint Joseph in Cincinnati, OH.

Rebecca (Mitchell) Blakley (’96) is a school counselor for the Whitley County School System in Williamsburg, KY.

Dale Mayberry (’95) is band director at the McCreary Central High School in Stearns, KY.

Elizabeth (Gastineau) Branch (’96) is director of student services at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.

Hunter Barber (’94) is employed as a physical therapist at CBF Incorporated in Knoxville, TN. Leslie Begley (’94) is the adjutant for the division support command in the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa, HI. Lucinda (Lawson) Daniels (’94) teaches at Boston Elementary in Williamsburg, KY.

Barbara (Hill) Logan (’94) is a mortgage loan officer for Union Planters Bank in Williamsburg, KY. Belinda (Senters) Lonergan (’94) is the human resources representative/FMLA coordinator for Norton Health Care in Louisville, KY. Yvonne Lowrie (’94) teaches at Whitley Central School in Williamsburg, KY.

Soloman Mullins (’95) is a controller for Legget & Platt in Lexington, KY.

Angela Starnes (’94) is a voice and piano instructor for Ursuline School for the Performing Arts in Louisville, KY.

Carrie Murphy (’95) is a systems analyst for L’Oreal USA.

Deborah Tidrick (’94) is employed by Riverside Pediatrics, Inc. in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Douglas Oak (’95) teaches at Trimble County High School in Bedford, KY.

Mike Wilson (’94) serves as minister to middle school students at Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville, TN.

Thomas Scott (’95) is head of the reference library at Chattanooga State College in Chattanooga, TN.

Jeffrey Yount (’94) is a systems specialist for Imperial Products in Richmond, IN.

Amy Brown (’96) teaches at Oak Grove Elementary in the Whitley County School System in Corbin, KY. Claude Chumley (’96) is a quality assurance supervisor at Aisin Automotive Casting.

Jennifer (Croley) Chumley (’96) is employed by Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center in Williamsburg, KY. Donald Collins (’96) is a retail manager for Central Bank & Trust in Georgetown, KY.

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Class Notes Barry French (’96) is a webmaster/designer for Provident Music in Franklin, TN. Sylvia McGinnis (’96) is a reporter for the Wayne County Outlook in Monticello, KY. Wendell Simpson (’96) is a mortgage consultant and loan officer for Homestead Financial in Atlanta, GA. Eric Thornsbury (’96) is a reliability and risk engineer at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington DC. Stephen Young (’96) teaches math at Williamsburg Independent School in Williamsburg, KY. Nicole (Weitzel) Ackley (’97) is the advertising and exhibits manager for the University Press of Florida in Gainesville.

Tony Brady (’97) is a research assistant on freshwater mussel culture for the Tennessee Cooperative Fishery Research Unit at Tennessee Technical University in Cookeville, TN. Steve Canter (’97) is a church planter for the North American Mission Board in Fairfield, OH. Patrick Conlin (’97) teaches at Whitley North Elementary School in Williamsburg, KY. Andrea (Freitas) Emerson (’97) is the communication manager for the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce in Camby, IN. Hannie (Newbauer) Grile (’97) is a special education teacher at Arcanum-Butler Middle School in Arcanum, OH. Jeffery Harris (’97) is a disbursing/sales officer onboard the USS Russell, home ported in Pearl Harbor, HI. William Jarboe (’97) is a loan officer at Williamsburg National Bank in Williamsburg, KY. Lora (Renner) Jones (’97) teaches at Central Primary School in Corbin, KY.

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Clayton King (’97) is a bi-vocational minister for young adults at First Church of God in Louisville, KY. He also is employed in the underwriting department of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance company.

Gregory Kitzmiller (’97) is a graphic artist for BMA Sportswear, Inc. in Monticello, KY. Sherry Lawson (’97) teaches third grade at Oak Grove Elementary School in Corbin, KY. Christy Llewellyn (’97) teaches at Elk Valley in Campbell County (TN).

Christen (Tomlinson) Logue (’97) is pursuing a Ph.D. in counseling psychology at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. Kelly (Partin) Miller (’97) is an accountant for Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation in London, KY. Jerry Snyder (’97) is an assistant manager for quality engineering at Aisin Automotive Casting, LLC in London, KY. Michael Stephens (’97) is employed by the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet in Frankfort, KY. Jennifer Prewitt-Sulfridge (’97) teaches at Whitley North Elementary School in Williamsburg, KY. Mike Sztanyo (’97) is a pilot with Delta Connections ASA. Amy Warfield (’97) teaches math at Dakota High School in Mount Clemens, MI. Salena Pepper (West) Wilson (’97) teaches at Henrico County Public Schools in Richmond, VA. Timothy Wilson (’97) is an SAS programmer technical support for Capital One Services, Inc in Richmond, VA. Brandon Anderson (’98) teaches geography and history at Corbin High School in Corbin, KY.

Daniel Blevins (’98) teaches music and is the technology coordinator for Brice Christian Academy in Brice, OH. Kendall Bradley (’98) is an insurance agent in Powell, TN. Lara (Stancil) Brewer (’98) is the finance manager for the City of Jackson, GA. Stephen Brown (’98) teaches in the Warren County (KY) School District.

Melissa (Siler) Conlin (’98) teaches at Oak Grove Elementary School in Williamsburg, KY. Amanda (Rickett) Croley (’98) teaches at Whitley County High School in Williamsburg, KY. Jessica (Allen) Gordon (’98) is a research assistant in the biomechanics and ergonomics research lab at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.

Kevin Grace (’98) is an operations supervisor at the Social Security Administration in Cincinnati, OH. Teresa (Hensley) Grambrel (’98) teaches at St. Camillus Academy in Corbin, KY. Edward Hardy (’98) is a business analyst with Lexmark International in Lexington, KY. Chad Howard (’98) is a customer service representative for Citibank in Elsmere, KY. Mykie (Brinegar) Howard (’98) is employed

by George Washington University in Washington, DC. as a serials acquisitions librarian.

Travis Masters (’98) is a defense analyst with the U.S. General Accounting Office at WrightPatterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, OH. Josh Nichols (’98) graduated from Indiana University Optometry School in May 2002.

His office is located in Monticello, KY. Matthew Norton (’98) serves as pastor of Rock Creek Road Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX.

Class Notes Mike Presley (’98) is completing a residency program in emergency medicine at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Daniel Ratliff (’98) is a senior underwriter for Cincinnati Insurance Co. in Hamilton, OH.

Tony Pursley (’99) serves as minister of music and youth at Hebron Baptist Church in Independence, KY.

Aime Masters (’00) is currently working as a forensic lab tech at CODIS Labs. She received a master’s degree in forensic science in May 2003 from Marshall University.

Michael Smith (’99) is an accountant for the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons in Richmond, KY.

Ben Neptun (’00) is a ground service agent for Horizon Air in Kent, WA.

Joe Southerland (’99) is an assistant unit operator for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Drakesboro, KY.

Sarah (Croy) Nichter (’00) is an instructor of English at Sullivan University in Louisville, KY.

David Strunk (’99) teaches at Smithtown Elementary School in Stearns, KY.

Bert Reece (’00) is a national sales analyst for the Rollins Corporation in Lawrenceville, GA.

James Woodward (’99) is the controller of accounting for Spellman Ford in Jellico, TN.

Melinda Sellers (’00) teaches high school at Doyle High School in Knoxville, TN.

Randle Bargo (’99) is a commercial loan officer for Union Planters Bank in Emlyn, KY.

2000’s

Cristel (Walker) Boggs (’99) teaches at South Laurel High School in London, KY.

Brent Benning (’00) is a chemist for the Kentucky State Police southeastern crime lab in London, KY.

Meredith (Gilliland) Sizemore (’00) is a benefits specialist for Provident Bank in Morning View, KY.

Toshia (Grayson) Reid (’98) is working for Rite Aid Pharmacy in Birmingham, AL. She received her Ph.D. from Samford University in May 2002.

Greg White (’98) is a chemist for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Rouses Point, NY. Steve Allen (’99) is a site manager at Itaska House in St. Louis, MO.

Amber Daniels (’99) is a product specialist for DeRoyal in Powell, TN. Arden Dill (’99) is a certified public accountant for Wilson & Co. PSC CPA’s.

Samuel Foley (’99) is employed at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company as an IT project analyst in Mount Sterling, KY.

Brad Collins (’00) is a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jessica (Faught) Digh (’00) is director of placement services and adjunct professor of communications at Wingate College in Wingate, NC.

Darla Stittums (’00) is a social worker for St. Mary’s Medical Center in Jacksboro, TN. Jason Van Dyke (’00) is a staff chemist for PSARA Technologies in Milford, OH. Staci Adler (’01) is a juvenile probation officer for the Boone County (KY) Fiscal Court.

Shannon Evans (’00) teaches business at Farragut High School in Knoxville, TN. She also coaches basketball and softball.

Gwynne (Brock) Baker (’01) teaches math and physics at Somerset High School in Somerset, KY.

Brittany (Rezek) Gilliam (’00) is an outpatient therapist for Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center in southeastern Kentucky.

David Bingham (’01) is an occupational therapy assistant for the United States Air Force at Sheppard Air Force Base in TX.

Shawn King (’99) received a master’s degree from Xavier University in August 2002.

Monica Haydon (’00) is the camp store manager of the T Bar M sports camp in New Braunfels, TX.

Kara Bradley (’01) is pursuing an MBA at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.

Johnny Lewis (’99) serves as pastor of Kendall’s Branch Baptist Church in New London, NC.

Aaron Hogue (’00) is the Southeastern Kentucky Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Somerset, KY.

Frank Brillhart (’01) is a manager for Southeast Services Solutions in Knoxville, TN.

Jeffery Miracle (’99) is a support technician for Butler Solutions, LLC in Versailles, KY.

Staci (Buchanan) Howard (’00) is a special education teacher for Forest Hills School District in Elsmere, KY.

Angela Henderson (’99) teaches music at Summit View Elementary in Independence, KY. Candy (Martin) Jones (’99) teaches at Corbin South Elementary School in Corbin, KY.

Charles Miracle (’99) is an accounting manager in Girdler, KY.

Sharon (Burnette) Brillhart (’01) is an auditor for the U.S. Department of AgricultureDairy Programs in Knoxville, TN. Emily (Lumsden) Coleman (’01) serves as the director of student development at Midway College in Versailles, KY.

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Class Notes Andy Cooper (’01) is pursuing masters degrees in marriage and family counseling and in religious education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. Juston Cox (’01) is employed as a computer drafter for a contractor in Lawrenceville, GA. Alicia (Zacher) Crane (’01) is a telecommunications reporting analyst for Rollins, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. Nicole Custis (’01) is a staff accountant for First Federal Savings & Loan Association in Van Wert, OH. Rosemary Minard-Downs (’01) is employed at Baptist Regional Medical Trillium Center as an adolescent psychologist.

Archie Jackson (’01) is an admissions and financial aid counselor at Charleston Southern College at Charleston, SC. Jasie (Logsdon) Jackson (’01) is a pilot project coordinator for the Lake Cumberland District Health Department in Somerset, KY. Elizabeth (Baird) Mills (’01) is an administrative assistant for the Cumberland College Financial Planning Office.

T. Wayne Phipps (’01) is a compliance specialist for Rollins, Inc. in Atlanta, GA.

Megan Taylor (’01) is a counselor for children at Cincinnati Hospital while pursuing a master’s degree in pediatric psychological counseling at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. Lori Bergman (’02) received a master’s degree in education from Cumberland College in July 2002.

Tyrhon Crawford (’02) teaches physical education and coaches basketball and football at Lake Region High School in Auburndale, FL. Kevin Floyd (’02) serves as youth minister at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Waynesburg, KY.

Elizabeth Pilcher (’98) married Greg Dorris on August 24, 2002.

Chad Howard (’98) married Staci Buchanan (’00) on May 13, 2002.

John Wilder (’98) married Abby Kinlaw (’00) on October 20, 2002.

Jessica Littrell (’02) owns and operates the Sears dealer store in Campbellsville, KY.

Cristel Walker (’99) married Eric Boggs on October 10, 2002.

Bryson Loudermilk (’02) is currently teaching in the McCreary County (KY) School District.

Laura Thompson (’99) married Keith Hamm (’01) on June 22, 2002.

Chris Morrison (’02) is pursuing a master’s degree in education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Robert VanLeer (’99) married Kenya Thomas on July 21, 2002.

David Riggs (’02) serves as associate pastor and youth minister at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church in Thomasville, GA. Leslie (Krawchuk) Rudder (’02) is the assistant store manager for Talbots, Inc. in Savannah, GA. Rebecca (Faw) Scalf (’02) teaches math at Cincinnati Christian School in Cincinnati, OH. Shannon (Koger) Taylor (’02) teaches at Pine Knot Middle School in Whitley City, KY.

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Hannie Newbauer (’97) married Bryan Grile on July 27, 2002.

Matthew Howe (’02) serves as youth minister at New Salem Baptist Church in London, KY.

Gail Rector (’01) is the director of student activities for Central College in Pella, IA.

Jamey Short (’01) is employed at PrimericaAgency Systems in Sugar Hill, GA.

Laura Kahre (’96) married Rob Asbury on April 6, 2002.

Toshia Grayson (’98) married Charles “Jason” Reid on March 25, 2002.

B.T. Pickett (’02) is employed in Tower Operations for Comair/Delta Connections in Cincinnati, OH.

David Shanks (’01) is a commercial real estate appraiser for Braun and Associates in Maryville, TN.

Carrie Sue Murphy (’95) married Scott Mullens on March 22, 2003.

Andrea Honeycutt (’02) has been appointed a missionary journeyman by the International Mission Board.

Joshua Poore (’01) is an assistant physical education coach for the Warrenton Elementary School in Warrenton, MO.

Philip Ritchey (’01) teaches English for Blue Grass Baptist School in Lexington, KY.

Weddings Kimberly Johnson (’90) married Valery Waegaert on July 13, 2002.

Dennis Fields (’00) married Karen Brooks (’00) on June 7, 2002.

Brittany Rezek (’00) married Kristopher C. Gilliam (’02) on July 27, 2002.

Sarah Croy (’00) married Drew Nichter (’99) on May 11, 2002.

Julie Ross (’01) married Huston Rea on October 12, 2002.

Alicia Zacher (’01) married Spencer Crane on May 18, 2002.

Deborah Benning (’02) married Randy Hamrick on July 13, 2002.

Rebecca Faw (’02) married Danny Scalf on June 8, 2002.

Class Notes David Riggs (’02) married Kristin Keenan on March 22, 2003.

Leslie Krawchuk (’02) married Joey Rudder in May 2002.

Jessica Faught (’00) married Michael Digh on May 25, 2002.

Births David Bergman (’89) and wife, Lori, welcomed their daughter, Emma Katherine, on March 27, 2002.

Roger and Christa (Foley) Eggleston (both ’95) welcomed their daughter, Camryn Olivia, on August 17, 2002.

Zunaid Haroon (’95) welcomed Areeb Haroon on May 19, 2002.

Jeff and Beth (Gadd) Meadors (both ’95) and big sister, Rachel, welcomed Amber Renee on June 7, 2002.

Allen Phillips (’95) and Jennifer (Passarella) Phillips welcomed Cameron Alexander on July 14, 2002. He joins older brother Brandon.

Angela (Beaty) Bailey (’90) and her husband, Mark, welcomed their daughter, Erin Cheyenne, on November 8, 2002. She joins older sibling twins Mack and Katie.

Claude and Jennifer (Croley) Chumley (Both ’96) welcomed their daughter, Crolee Suzanne, on September 7, 2002.

David Estes (’90) and his wife, Stacy, welcomed twin boys, Jackson Paul and Grayson Taylor, on April 23, 2003.

Chad Wetherill (’96) and wife, April (Brewer) Wetherill (’98), welcomed their daughter, Abigail Rae, on July 5, 2002.

Heather (Nichols) Kalista (’90) and husband, Brad, welcomed Morgan Renee and Marin Elizabeth on August 5, 2002.

Matthew Norton (’98) and wife, Rachel, welcomed their son, Ethan James, on August 3, 2002.

Kendall (’91) and Gwyn (Gregory) Kilbourne (’92) welcomed their daughter, Regina Olivia, on April 30, 2002. She joins one brother, Hayden, age 4.

Jeremy and Sarah (Thurman) Raines (both ’98) welcomed their daughter, Lucy Elizabeth, on September 24, 2002.

Brad Evans (’92) and Amy (Morris) Evans (’93) welcomed the birth of their second son, Bryce Parker, February 14, 2001. He joins older brother Brody Chase.

David and Constance (Toppings) Close (both ’93) welcomed their daughter, Molly Kate, on April 8, 2003. She joins older sisters Paige and Hannah.

John Murrell (’49) passed away on January 3, 2003.

Jack Wilder (’54) passed away on November 9, 2002.

Robert Angel (’51) passed away on October 28, 2002.

Bill Collett (’64) passed away in August 2002.

Andrew McIntyre, II (’64) passed away in August 2002.

Naomi (Jones) Crabtree (’68) passed away on September 27, 2002.

Teddy Weaver (’86) passed away in January 2002.

Phil Deusner (’90) passed away on April 19, 2003.

Bill Roberts (’99) and wife, Kelly (Richards) Roberts (’00), welcomed their daughter, Emma Marie, on September 19, 2002.

John Smith (’00) and wife, Brenna (Brosseau) Smith (’99), welcomed their daughter, Mollie Grace, on August 15, 2002.

David and Marsha Threlkeld (CC faculty) welcomed their daughter, Jazzlyn, on October 5, 2002.

Brant and Monica (Mullins) Poore (both ’94) welcomed their third child, Evan Christopher Poore, on August 29, 2002. He joins older brothers Eric, 7, and Alec, 3.

Joni (Baird) Bingham (’02) and husband, Kyle, welcomed their son, Logan Garrett, on August 28, 2002.

Eric and Lesley (Thomas) Thurman (both ’94) welcomed their daughter, Polly Jane, on June 24, 2002.

George Jarboe (’35) passed away on September 28, 2002.

Anita (Jordan) Brady (’95) and Tony Brady (’97) welcomed their daughter, Toni Jordan, on January 24, 2003.

Jack Davis (’48) passed away on January 16, 2003.

Obituaries

Glenn Denham (’37) passed away on October 21, 2002.

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