Cumberland Today The newsletter for Cumberland College Alumni and Friends
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New Business Building Nears Completion
New additions to campus
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College establishes first endowed Chair
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Remembering 9/11
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Honorary Degrees, Faculty/Staff and Student Awards
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Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame
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Alumni Spotlights
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Tribute Gifts
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Class Notes
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Construction nears completion on the Dr. Edward L. Hutton School of Business. This new facility, a replica of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, will soon house Cumberland’s Business Administration Department. The building will accommodate eight faculty offices, ten classrooms, two computer labs, a quiet study room, a large lecture hall and a large conference room.
Each classroom is wired for ceiling mounted projectors that will aid with a variety of media presentations. In addition, the lecture hall has been wired to provide for laptop computer usage. The building’s architecture fits in well with other campus buildings and helps add to the colonial look and feel of campus. Located on the site of this new facility will be a beautifully landscaped garden known as “Patriot Park.” This quiet setting will be the permanent location for the World Trade Center Memorial (to be dedicated during a special ceremony on September 11, 2004) and will include park benches and a flag pole. As work progresses, plans are being made to occupy the building near the start of the upcoming fall semester.
Hal Rogers Secures $825,000
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U.S. Representative Hal Rogers has secured $825,000 to make improvements to the Science and Technology Complex. Once completed, the facility will resemble Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson.
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“Without question Cumberland College is leading the way for higher education in southern and eastern Kentucky,” Rogers said. “Improvements to the science and technology complex will allow Cumberland’s tradition of providing quality instruction and learning opportunities to continue well into the future.”
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Smiddy has been a supporter of the college for many years, providing funds for an addition to the library and other campus projects. “Dr. Smiddy, you truly are a dear friend of Cumberland College,” stated President Jim Taylor. “We deeply appreciate your generous support and we are honored by your association with this great institution.” (Story continued on page 3).
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A native of Williamsburg and a member of the Cumberland College Board of Trustees since 1995, J. Charles Smiddy provided the funding for the beautiful J. Charles Smiddy Campus Entrance Way building. “My heart has been in this town for years,” Smiddy remarked.
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Two additions to campus were dedicated on October 23, 2003: the J. Charles Smiddy Campus Entrance Way building and the Memorial Colonnade, honoring long-time employee Doyle Gilbert.
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New Entrance Way and Memorial Colonnade Dedicated
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In This Issue...
Summer 2004
Rogers earmarked $600,000 in funding for the college to purchase technology equipment for classrooms throughout the Science and Technology Complex, including state of the
Rogers also secured $225,000 in the federal budget for Cumberland College to renovate the current campus science building. Long-term goals for the college include the addition of a new high-tech facility to complement the current Science and Technology Complex. “We’re very appreciative of Congressman Rogers’ understanding and sensitivity of the needs of this great institution. We can’t possibly thank him enough,” commented Cumberland College President Jim Taylor.
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Cumberland College is proud to establish the Franklin P. Owen Chair of Home and Foreign Missions in his honor, which was made possible by the financial aid of a generous donor who wishes to retain anonymity. The endowment consists of a $2 million commitment, with income from $1 million being used to fund the chair, and income from the remaining million to be used to support activities and programs in home and foreign missions. The new chair will allow students interested in service to receive training, experience, and encouragement in the field of Christian missions. Owen is pleased to be recognized in a way that will give others more opportunities to serve. “I have always been a supporter of missions,” he remarked. “Through the position I was elected to, I have worked hard to build the mission program.” Dr. Robert Dunston, chair of the religion and philosophy department at Cumberland College, has been selected to receive the position. Dunston has been an integral part of Cumberland College for many years, serving as both a teacher and a mentor for students interested in entering Christian service. “I am very honored to be chosen,” Dunston stated. “It is a special honor to have a position named after Franklin Owen, who has done so much for Baptists in Kentucky and around the world. I hope I can follow his example of sharing Christ’s love with others here and in other nations.”
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His journey began as an eight-year-old boy baptized in a creek in a small town in Missouri. From there, Franklin Owen’s generous spirit and heart for God led him to Kentucky, where he led the Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) with enthusiasm. His leadership helped to open a world of mission opportunities for Baptists throughout the state and across the world before his retirement to Lexington.
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Leigh Burke ‘90 Bill Lyttle ‘75 Bill Gullett ‘71 Tracey Wessell ‘82
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Terms Expiring Homecoming 2006
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Ben Atchley ‘82 David Close ’93 Jim Huddleston ‘88 Kelly Partin Miller ‘97
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John McCauley ‘81 Mike Sewell ‘72 V.L. Stonecipher ‘66 Brenda Phillips West ‘73
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Terms Expiring Homecoming 2004
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Jerry Connell ’63, Secretary
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Mary Doyle Johnson ‘49, President-Elect
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L.C. Madron ’64, Past President
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Ralph Lipps ’70, President
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2003-2004 Alumni Board of Directors
It is fitting that Cumberland’s first endowed chair honors a man whose heart has always focused on serving others.
Born in the town of Marble Hill, MO, in 1913. As the son of a pastor, Owen decided to follow in his father’s footsteps after receiving his B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State Teachers College. He continued his education at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his bachelor of divinity degree. He faithfully followed his calling to preach, serving in churches across Missouri, Georgia, Alabama, and Kentucky. Throughout his long term as executive secretary-treasurer, Owen was instrumental in bringing the convention to an unparalleled time of increased funding and opportunities for service. Under his leadership the total annual income increased by over 13.6 million dollars, with monetary increases in the Cooperative Program and Christian Ministries areas as well. New Baptist Student Union buildings were erected at universities across the state, and the KBC’s executive board was restructured to allow a far more efficient operation. Cumberland College is proud to recognize Franklin Owen’s contributions to service and to honor him through the endowed chair. Dr. Jim Taylor, president of Cumberland College, remarked, “Thanks to this transcendent gift in honor of Franklin P. Owen, lives will be changed and lives will be saved.” The Franklin P. Owen Chair of Home and Foreign Missions will keep his Christian legacy strong as the next generation of leaders in missions are trained and sent out to continue his work for the kingdom of God.
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Remembering 9/11
Smiddy currently lives in Knoxville, Tenn., where he serves as president and C.E.O. of S.N.S Enterprises, Inc. and C.N.E. Enterprises, Inc. and A.Y.A Corp.
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The tragic events of September 11, 2001, were fresh in the minds of students and faculty during a series of special services held the week of September 11th. These services honored the fallen and the special heroes who lost their lives. The week ended with the unveiling of a steel beam from the rubble of the World Trade Center that had been donated to Cumberland College.
“Mr. Gilbert passed away May 3, 2002,” stated Board of Trustees Chairman Richard Knock. “And he has certainly been missed by everyone.” On behalf of the Gilbert family, Kyle Gilbert said that “his father loved working for Cumberland College. He would be very pleased that this memorial has been erected to recognize those who have worked in support services for so many years.”
Mark Your Calendar... Alumni and Family Weekend October 29-31, 2004
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Doyle Gilbert served Cumberland College for 31 years as director of auxiliary services and land development. He directed building projects, managed Cumberland College land holdings and oversaw the valley project (site of the new business building currently under construction). “Frankly, whenever there was a need to provide leadership over these years of supervision or direction of projects, Doyle Gilbert was a man who could be looked to for the task at hand,” commented Taylor.
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The memorial, a twisted piece of steel that weighs 2,200 pounds and towers at a height of 13 feet, was donated to Cumberland College by Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley, who spent two weeks in New York after the attack, serving as a member of the disaster mortuary team.
The World Trade Center Memorial will be relocated this summer. The memorial will be the center piece for “Patriot Park,” a beautifully landscaped area adjacent to the new business building. A special dedication ceremony is planned for September 11, 2004 in conjunction with a scholarship benefit dinner, a presentation by the London Community Orchestra and a brilliant fireworks display. Fila and Busching will again be our special guests for this event.❖
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“We are now closer as a nation,” Fila stated, “standing unified as one big community and family.” He encouraged the audience to view the World Trade Center Memorial not as a sign of death, but rather as a symbol of life and the good that can arise out of tragedy. “It was only through your prayers and support that we were able to get through it,” Busching added, concluding with the powerful statement, “Never forget.”
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held on September 10. Busching, a member of the New York City Police Emergency Services Unit, also participated in these events. Both had served their country in the effort to clear the aftermath of the fallen World Trade Center.
The several hundred in attendance were moved by the ceremony, as the ROTC color guard placed an American flag in front of the memorial while a soloist played taps. “The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were the tragedies of our generation,” remarked one observer who attended the memorial service. “It is something that we will carry with us the rest of our lives.” After the ceremony, the Lexington Philharmonic orchestra preformed a series of patriotic numbers. The Cumberland College Chorale and Chamber Choir joined the orchestra in several songs, including “The Armed Forces Salute” and “God Bless America.”
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The memorial was temporarily placed next to the Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts center until its permanent location was prepared near the new Dr. Edward L. Hutton School of Business.
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John Fila and John Busching were the guests of honor for the college’s patriotic event held on September 11. Fila, a New York City firefighter, had previously shared his story with students during convocation and at a candlelight memorial service
Homecoming and Family Weekend have been combined in order to offer more events for everyone to enjoy. Watch your mail for details regarding the weekend schedule and how to register!
Awards Honorary Doctorates
Congressman Harold Rogers and his wife, Cynthia Rogers, were each presented with an honorary doctor of laws degree during Honors Day on April 26, 2004.
Cumberland College awarded honorary doctorates to David A. Wilkinson and Charles E. Willis during the convocation service held on November 17, 2003. David Wilkinson received the honorary doctor of laws degree. A graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, Wilkinson is a managing partner of Dr. David Wilkinson Wilkstone, LLC, a company actively engaged in the stone and marble business. In the past, Wilkinson has contributed to scholarships for inner city students. An honorary doctor of engineering degree was presented to Charles Edwin Willis, who graduated from General Motors Institute in 1939. Since then, Willis has been involved in several business ventures and has spent the past sixty years giving back to those who helped him with his formal education. Willis Dr. Charles Willis has given over $1,000,000 in scholarships, donated a $200,000 building to a school system, holds three President Society memberships, and has a directorship at Indiana State University. Cumberland College was also pleased to present honorary doctorates to two additional distinguished individuals who have taken an active role in the communities of rural Kentucky.
The Honorable Hal Rogers and his wife, Dr. Cynthia Rogers
Harold “Hal” Rogers was born in Kentucky and earned his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Kentucky. Practicing law in his hometown of Somerset, Rogers became active in promoting industrial development to provide growth and jobs for his community. His success brought him into the political arena, where he served for 11 years as Commonwealth Attorney for two Kentucky counties and has spent the last 24 years as a congressman in the House of Representatives. During his time on Capitol Hill, Rogers has led a variety of committees and has significantly influenced the federal budget policy. While he has both national and international responsibilities, Rogers has always worked to bring jobs, better education, and greater opportunities to the families who live in his district. Cynthia Rogers has worked tirelessly to lend her time and talent to local, state, and national community service. She was one of the first women to serve as a member of the Dickson County school board, and also chaired Dickson County’s American Heart Association, Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Commission. Mrs. Rogers has been active in many fundraising projects for the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and the American
Cancer Society and has served as an ambassador for the Eastern Kentucky Pride program. She is also a member of the Congressional Club of Washington, the Republican Congressional Spouses Club, and the Republican Freedom Forum. Cynthia married Congressman Hal Rogers in May of 1999. During the 2004 commencement ceremony in May, an honorary doctor of administration degree was presented to Bobby F. Griffin of Bristol, Virginia. After being presented with this honor, Griffin shared with the audience how he struggled in his early years as the youngest of seven children. After only finishing the ninth grade, he dropped out of school at the age of 17 and served in the United States Army in Korea until he was wounded. “But God took care of me,” Griffin remarked. Dr. Bobby Griffin Through his family’s support, he ran his own gas station for a period of time before inventing disposable floor mats. Since then, Griffin has started several businesses from scratch and built them into multi-million dollar companies. He holds patents to several inventions, serves as president of several companies, and serves on the board of several colleges and universities. “With God’s help, nothing is impossible,” Griffin shared. His life is a testament to his message that with determination, perseverance, and faith in God, anyone can reach their goals. Regarding each of the honorary degree recipients, Cumberland president, Dr. Jim Taylor stated, “They are all wonderful examples of dedication to service.”
Faculty/Staff AAwards wards Three members of the faculty and staff were honored during Cumberland College’s 12th annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner on April 24, 2004. Erica Broome Harris director of admissions, received the 2004 Service Award for full-time administrators and non-teaching staff. Harris is actively involved Mrs. Erica Harris with programs at Williamsburg Independent School and at First Baptist Church. She and her husband, John, are the parents of three children. Dr. Kathleen Vettorello was the recipient of the 2004 William T. Miles Community Service Award. She presently serves as an assistant professor Dr. Kathleen Vettorello of education. Since coming to Williamsburg in 2000, she has become deeply involved in assisting disadvantaged individuals. On campus, she acts as a mentor and advocate for disabled college students. Off campus, she is an active volunteer with Peach Place, a respite care facility for special needs adults who live in our community. She has also assisted with the Special Olympics. At her church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, she serves as Sunday School teacher and helps coordinate the church’s faith sharing program. She and her husband, Guido, have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Dr. Jeff Smoak, professor of music and department chair, is the recipient of the 2004 Excellence in Teaching Award. Smoak directs the Cumberland Singers and the Dr. Jeff Smoak Chamber Choir, and works with individual vocal students as well. He is also active as a STRIPE in the college’s Insights Program. Dr. Smoak serves as minister of music at Main Street Baptist Church. He and his wife, Cheryl, are the parents of one son.
recognized him with the Kathleen Connolly-Weinert Leader of the Year Award. Dunston received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; a Master of Divinity degree from Mid-western Baptist Theological Seminary; a Master of Theology degree from Union Theological Seminary; and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dunston currently serves as the Franklin Owen Chair for Home and Foreign Missions, as Chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy and as Professor of Religion.
Fuqua Excellence in TTeaching eaching AAwards wards Each year three Cumberland College faculty members are honored with the Fuqua Excellence in Teaching Award. This year’s recipients, Dr. Bob Dunston, Dr. Tom Frazier and Dr. Charles “Al” Pilant were announced during Commencement held May 8, 2004 Since 1995, this award has been given to three professors who warrant special recognition for their commitment to teaching. In creating the awards, Dr. J.B. Fuqua asked that the members of the three most recent graduating classes be given the opportunity to select the recipients. Since joining the Cumberland College faculty in 1983, Dr. Bob Dunston has been repeatedly honored for excellence in teaching. The Student Government Association has selected him three times as Honored Professor: in 1984, 1990, and 1997. In 1989, he received the Cumberland College Award for Excellence in Teaching, and he was presented with the J.B. Fuqua Award in 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2002. In 1997, Theta Alpha Kappa, the national religion honor society,
Pictured L-R: Dr. Al Pilant, Dr. Bob Dunston, and Dr. Tom Frazier
Dr. Tom Frazier is an alumnus of Cumberland College, having earned a B.A. in English and history in 1969. In 1976, he completed an M.A. in English at Eastern Kentucky University, after which he was invited to return to Cumberland as a member of the faculty. While continuing to teach full-time, he began doctoral studies in English at Middle Tennessee State University and was awarded a D.A. in 1994. During his years at Cumberland College, Frazier has received numerous honors. In 1985 and 1990, he was awarded the James Still Fellowship for Advanced Study at the University of Kentucky. In 1987, the Cumberland College faculty designated him Honored Professor, and in 1996, the Evarts High School Alumni Association recognized his achievements by inducting him into the Alumni Hall of Honor. (Continued on page 8.)
2004 Sullivan AAwards wards The Mary Mildred and Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards are given annually to a graduating senior male and female who have demonstrated outstanding spiritual qualities, satisfactory academic achievement, a high degree of leadership ability and a willingness to participate in extracurricular activities. Cumberland College is pleased to announce Elley Pittard Fisk and James Matthew Mann as this year’s recipients.
Winchester, Kentucky, Mann, a chemistry major and math minor, plans to attend graduate school at Clemson University following his graduation from Cumberland. Eventually, he hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry. While at Cumberland he maintained a GPA of 3.6, was a two-time recipient of the Berger scholarship, and was recognized as a three-year Academic All-American. Mann earned numerous honors as a member and captain of the soccer team, and was an active member of Mountain Outreach, a service organization at Cumberland College. Berger AAwards wards
Mr. Matt Mann and Ms. Elley Fisk
Elley Fisk, the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award recipient, is the daughter of Debbie and Stan Porter and Rod and Pam Fisk. A native of Taylor Mill, Kentucky, Fisk majored in psychology and held a double minor in communication arts and religion. While at Cumberland she maintained a GPA of 3.88 and was inducted into Alpha Lamba Delta, where she served as vice-president, and Psi Chi, the psychology national honor society. Fisk was a member of the women’s volleyball and track teams for three years, served as secretary and creative ministries coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and spent her summers working as a camp counselor and youth ministries intern. James “Matt” Mann, the recipient of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, is the son of James and Charlene Mann and husband to Samantha Mann. A native of
Each year Cumberland College honors two outstanding members of the graduating class with the prestigious Berger Award. This award is presented to those students who have exhibited sound academic achievement combined with superior leadership and service to the college community and the larger community as a whole. Samantha King and Michael Woods Nash are the recipients of this year’s 2004 Berger Award. Sam King, the daughter of Willie and Billie King of Powell, TN, graduated with a social work major and public health minor. While at Cumberland, she maintained a 4.0 Ms. Samantha King grade point average and completed her degree in just three years, King graduated as a High Honor student and was also inducted into Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities. King has been a threeyear member of the women’s soccer team, a STAR in the Insights program, and a member of the Social Work Club.
In addition, she was very active in the Baptist Student Union, serving as its executive vice president this past year. Her duties with BSU included planning campus worship activities, revivals and other discipleship ministries. Following her graduation from Cumberland, King plans to attend Truett Seminary at Baylor University where she will pursue the Master of Social Work degree. Woods Nash is the son of Michael and Mary Nash, of Glasgow, KY. He held a double major in religion and philosophy and a psychology minor. While at Cumberland, Nash maintained Mr. Woods Nash a cumulative GPA of 4.0, and was inducted into the J.T. Vallandingham Honor Society. He was also a member of Theta Alpha Kappa, the religion honor society, as well as Eta Beta Rho, the Hebrew honor society. Nash was also inducted into Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities in 2003. His Presidential Scholar research is entitled, “Dietrich Bonhoffer’s Religionless Christianity as Examined Through His Christology and World Come of Age.” Nash was a member of the debate team, participated in both Appalachian Ministries and Mountain Outreach and was very active in the Baptist Student Union, serving this past year as president. He also participated in summer mission trips, to Haiti and Paris, France. Nash was also a member of the ultimate frisbee team that captured the Kentucky Collegiate Championship this past April. Nash will be attending the University of Tennessee Master of Philosophy program and plans to eventually pursue doctoral work in philosophy or medical ethics.
2004 Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees The purpose of the Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize Cumberland College alumni, teams, coaches, or other individuals who have made significant contributions to the Cumberland College Athletic Program. Mr. Ralph Lipps, President of the Alumni Board of Directors, made presentations to this year’s inductees: Dr. John Duke, Ralph McWilliams, Betsy Rains and Zafer Roback.
Dr. John Duke, accompanied by members of his former track and cross country tesms
Dr. John P. Duke, Jr. was hired as the dean of men, track and cross-country coach and physical education instructor at Cumberland College in 1959. Dr. Duke was instrumental in forming the first track team in the spring of 1960. He continued to serve as head track and cross country coach until his retirement from coaching in 1965. It didn’t take long for Duke to establish Cumberland as a winner in track circles. In fact in the early 1960’s the national sports magazine “Coach and Athlete” recognized Cumberland as one of the “most feared track teams” in the Southeast. The reason was simple: under Duke, Cumberland won often. During his tenure as track and crosscountry coach Cumberland won over 320 times. His 1962 cross country team competed in the National Jr. AAU meet in
Detroit, Michigan, and placed fifth out of forty teams. In 1963 his cross country team defeated every school in the state including the University of Kentucky. His cross country team defeated the University of Tennessee three consecutive years (1962, ‘63, ‘64). During Duke’s six years as coach, he guided many prominent names in Cumberland track and cross country history, including Henry Morgan, Gordon Bocock, current coach Floyd Stroud and Hall of Famers John Faulkner and Pete Malzoni. After his retirement from coaching, Duke remained active in athletics in other ways. He was a long time member of the Cumberland Athletic Committee and coordinated game taping of basketball games. Before his retirement from Cumberland in 1995, he was named by the Board of Trustees as “Dean Emeritus of Student Personnel Services.” Duke presently resides in Williamsburg.
four years at Cumberland, McWilliams led the conference in total offense and was among the national leaders in scoring offense. McWilliams was one of the key reasons that Hall of Famer Scotty Hamilton was named All-American in consecutive years. In 1989 Cumberland’s offensive unit rushed for almost 2,500 yards averaging over five yards a carry. McWilliams helped lead Cumberland to its only two Mid South Conference titles in the program’s history in 1987 and 1988. The 1988 season also marked the program’s first-ever playoff appearance. During McWilliam’s four years as a starter, the teams combined record was 31-8-1. McWilliams was named to the All District Team each of his four seasons. He was also named 1st Team All Conference in both 1988 and 1989. He was a 1st Team Kodak All American in 1989. Ralph presently serves as an enterpriseengineering consultant in Livonia, Michigan, with his wife, Carla, and daughter, Laura.
Mr. Ralph McWilliams, accompanied by his former coach, Mr. Tom Dowling.
In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s Cumberland had one of the most feared NAIA football teams in the nation. Ralph McWilliams was a four-year starter and key member of many of those squads. McWilliams anchored an offensive line that consistently led the conference and was among the nation’s elite. During his
Ms. Betsy Rains, accompanied by her former coach, Mr. Henry Morgan.
Betsy Rains will be remembered as one of the best all-around players in Cumberland Basketball history. She played her prep ball at nearby Whitley County High School and quickly became a key member of the then Lady Indians. In her four seasons at Cumberland they
compiled 72 wins including a 23-6 record in the 1985/86 season, it was the first 20-win season in Cumberland history. Back in the day when there was no such thing as an at large berth to the national tournament, Rainshelped lead Cumberland to wins in the conference and sectional tournaments to secure the Cumberland ladies the programs first ever trip to the National Tournament in 1986. Rains is still the Lady Patriots career free throw leader at 82.5%. She is a member of the 1000-point club scoring 1315 in her career which is good for an 11.9 average and 10th place on the all-time list. She is also fifth in career steels with 366 and eigth in career field goals with 537. Rains is a two time all conference player being named to the squad in 84/85 and 85/86. She was also named All-District in 1986. Rains had a very successful high school coaching career in basketball. She currently resides with her two children, Ben and Clay, in Lexington, KY, where she serves as the Special Education Facilitator for Tates Creek High School.
Mr. Zafer Roback, accompanied by his former coach, Dr. O.J. Helvey.
Zapher Roback came to Cumberland in 1963 with a background in judo and an interest in forming judo as a club sport for other students. Robacks’s idea quickly took hold. He enlisted Dr O.J. Helvy to be the sponsor and become one of his first students. While Roback was already gone from Cumberland during the sports heyday, he provided the inspiration and
groundwork for what became one of the finest judo programs in the world, producing several Olympians and an Olympic medalist.
Phi Alpha Theta Named Best Chapter, Again!
Following his graduation, Roback taught and coached judo and karate at the University of Tennessee for 11 years. As Cumberland’s judo teams progressed, they achieved national recognition as the men’s team won more than 15 MWCJ championships and three national championships and the women’s team won four national championships. Team members also participated in the World University Games and the Pan American Games. Four team members made the U. S. Olympic teams in 1984, 1988 and 1992. Throughout the history of Cumberland’s judo program, Roback has remained an avid supporter. While furthering his individual interests in judo, Roback accumulated about 40 metals in the Senior Olympic games. (Continued from page 5) Dr. Al Pilant, a member of the Cumberland College faculty since 1987, attended the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, earning a B.S. in history in 1978, followed by an M.A. in history in 1980. For his doctoral studies, he moved on to Marquette University, where he was awarded a Ph.D. in history in 1989. He currently serves as associate professor of history at Cumberland. Since coming to Cumberland College, Pilant has frequently been recognized for outstanding achievement in teaching and in community service. He has received the William T. Miles Memorial Award for Community Service and has been named Honored Professor by the Student Government Association, for which he serves as faculty advisor. This is the third time that Pilant has received this award, as he was previously selected by alumni in both 1996 and 1999,
Upsilon-Upsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at Cumberland College, was again named best chapter in the nation during the 2002-2003 school year. This announcement came in August 2003, just as classes were starting for the new school year. The international honor society chapter at Cumberland has received this honor for twenty-six out of the last twenty-seven years in their division, which includes schools with enrollment up to three thousand students. Cumberland College’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter has continued to defend their standard of excellency for more than a quarter of a century. “This indicates the level of excellence that the department has maintained and the recognition in the national honor society that the chapter holds. Our students are proud of this outstanding record,” commented Dr. Eric Wake, Upsilon-Upsilon faculty advisor and history and political science chair. Phi Alpha Theta sponsors historical trips, lecture series, papers at regional and national conferences, fund-raisers, a journal, and various other activities. The requirements for membership in the society are at least four courses in history with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher. The student must also have obtained an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
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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.
Honor or Memorialize a Loved One What is a TTribute ribute 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 TTribute ribute Gifts Acknowledged? For a Memorial Gift the family of the one you wish to memorialize is
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 Gifts, the amount of the gift is kept confidential, and all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. How will your TTribute ribute 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 complete the coupon below and mail it along with your gift to: Tribute Gifts Cumberland College 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769
Listings reflect Tribute Gifts received, May 24, 2003 through June 30, 2004. 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. Please help us correct any errors by notifying the President’s Office regarding changes in the way your gift should be recorded in future reports. You may reach this office by phone at 606-539-4201 or by email at presoff@cumberlandcollege.edu. Thank you.
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In Memory Of: Austin Eugene Hickey Given By: Ms. Gail Brock In Memory Of: Ralph Hickey On the occasion of: Birthday & Christmas Given By: Mrs. Verna Lee Bruce In Memory Of: Thelma Hinegardner Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp
Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman W. Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Harp Mrs. Thelma Hinegardner Mr. John L. Powers Mr. Jimmy J. Shackleford Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Skeen Mr. & Mrs. Wendell J. Skeen
In Honor Of: Dr. Bob Dunston Given By: Mrs. Jennifer Dawn Herd In Honor Of: Erin Franklin Given By: Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Sullivan, Jr. In Honor Of: Kenneth Harp Given By: Mrs. Naomi Harp
In Memory Of: W. M. “Bill” Slusher Given By: Mrs. Flossie S. Slusher
In Honor Of: Naomi Harp Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp
In Memory Of: Teticia Smith Given By: Ms. Sharon A. Smith
In Honor Of: Wayne Moore Given By: Rev. & Mrs. Marion Hare
In Memory Of: Clarence Shelton Starnes Given By: Ms. Wilma Ruth Frey
In Honor Of: Rebecca Newby Given By: Ms. Carolyn Littral In Honor Of: Dr. Cindy Norton Given By: Mr. Wesley Jay Clark
In Memory Of: Professor P. R. Jones Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett
In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Mrs. & Mrs. Steven M. Baber Mr. William Reed Bryant Heritage Hospice, Incorporated Ms. Sharon A. Smith
In Memory Of: Anna Bessie Karsner Given By: Mr. & Mrs. David Edwards
In Memory Of: Dr. Vallandingham Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett
In Honor Of: Jeanette Palmer On the occasion of: Birthday, September 27 Given By: Ms. Yvonne Buhl
In Memory Of: Dr. Wadie Moore Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Harold E. Pantall
In Memory Of: Dr. W. B. Wilder Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome
In Memory Of: Milton Murphey Given By: Yoocon & Esther Charesh David & Mark Murphey Versailles Baptist Church
In Memory Of: Cratis Williams Appalachian High School Class of 1943 Given By: Mr. & Mrs. R. P. Stephen Davis
In Honor Of: Charles Smith On the occasion of: Birthday Given By: Mr. Robert C. Kirchner
In Memory Of: Chester Nevels Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Troy Lovett
In Memory Of: Rev. & Mrs. C. F. Womble Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Blackburn
In Honor Of: Carol Timmons Given By: Greater Louisville, Incorporated
In Memory Of: Dr. Howard Partin Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome
In Memory Of: Harold Wortman Given By: Ms. Lynne Koelling Williamburg Kiwanis Club
In Honor Of: David Wynn Given By: Mr. & Mrs. William Helton
In Memory Of: Riley Kate Hubbard Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome In Memory Of: Michael Jackson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Guy W. Jackson In Memory Of: Elva Day Lewis (1917 – May 2004) Given By: Mr. & Mrs. George D. Roberts
In Memory Of: Imogene Skeen Powers Given By: Faber Baptist Church
In Memory Of: Gladys Young Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Michael B. Colegrove
In Memory Of: Dr. John Renfro Given By: Dr. Jess R. White In Honor In Memory Of: Dr. Norman Renfro Given By: Dr. Jess R. White In Memory Of: Jenny Sipes Given By: Ms. Sharon A. Smith In Memory Of: John & Roxie Skeen Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Elmer L. Alder, Jr. Mrs. Georgia Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Rev & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp
In Honor Of: Lloyd & Teresa Abdoo Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Dupier, Jr. In Honor Of: William F. Baker On the occasion of: Birthday Given By: Mrs. Leitha B. Rudolph In Honor Of: Frances K. Clayton On the occasion of: Birthday, August 14 Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Houchins
In Honor Of: Dr. Robin Oldham Given By: Mr. Wesley Jay Clark
In Honor Of: Matt Sims Given By: Mr. Michael F. Jinkins
Class Notes 1950’ 1950’ss 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’ 1960’ss Daniel Miller (’60) is employed as the assistant chief engineer for Metro-North Railroad in White Plains, NY. Billy Fox (’61) is a State Farm insurance agent in Knoxville, TN. Horace Partin (’61) serves as pastor at Clear Fork Baptist Church. 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. Frank Cameron (‘65) is employed as an auditor at Knox County Property Assessors located in Knoxville, TN. Elaine Kowalski Cloer (‘67) serves as the administrative assistant in the office of academic assistance at Furman University. She recently received the Chiles-Harrill Award, for demonstrating exemplary committments, values and concerns for the students at Furman. She resides in Pickens County, South Carolina, with her husband, Tom. Thomas Cloer (‘67) serves as professor of education and director of office of academic assistance at Furman University. He recently received the Alester G. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Advising. He and his wife, Elaine, reside in Pickens County, South Carolina. 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 at New Haven, MI. Joy Skidmore Carrier (’68) is a professor at Dalton State College in Dalton, GA.
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.
1990’ 1990’ss C. Angela Beaty Bailey (‘90) is employed as credit manager at Modern Supply Co. located in Knoxville, TN.
Robert Anderson (’69) is a technical supervisor of hematology coagulation, and urinalysis for the Department of Defense/U.S. Air Force.
Todd Hamilton (’90) serves as associate professor of chemistry at Adrian College in Adrian, MI.
Robert Baker (’69) is the executive director of the ARC of Indian River County in Vero Beach, FL.
Roger Branscum, Jr. (’91) is employed as director of manufacturing operations for Milliken in Brownsville, TX.
David Childs (’69) is the corporate president for the Midland Power Company in Henderson, KY.
Kim Sanders Bush (‘91) is employed as manager of marketing and member services for Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative in Grayson, 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’ 1970’ss John Ashurst (’72) is a mathematics specialist for Harlan County Public Schools in Harlan, KY. He is also a national instructor with Teachers Teaching with Technology, or T3. William “Bill” Schneider (’73) teaches math and physics at Simon Kenton High School in Independence, KY.
Jamie Carol Back Branscum (’92) is employed as the Trimble County extension agent for 4-H Youth Development in Bedford, KY, in August 2003. Andrew Abbott (’94) serves as a detective with the Crimes Against Children Unit of the Jefferson County (KY) Police Department. Brent West (’94) teaches mathematics and is an assistant basketball coach at Corbin High School in Corbin, KY. Zunaid “Echo” Haroon (’95) works as a senior consultant in Toronto, Canada.
1980’ 1980’ss
Eric Thornsbury (’96) is employed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Washington, DC.
Richard Mays (’80) practices family medicine at the Abundant Life Family Practice in Knoxville, TN.
Tim Wilson (’97) works for Capital One in Richmond, VA.
Virginia “Jenny” Young (’81) was appointed the Nesbitt Chair of Actuarial Mathematics at the University of Michigan in August 2003. Paul Rains (’86) teaches mathematics and coaches football at Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington, KY. Wheeler Conover (’87) serves as associate professor of chemistry and chair of the natural sciences and mathematics division at Southeast Community College in Cumberland, KY. Deborah King (’87) teaches math in the McCreary County (KY) School System. Jill Wilder Roaden (’89) is the network manager for the Whitley County (KY) School District.
M. Karen Armes (’98) teaches at Nelson County (KY) High School. Jennifer Loveday (‘98) serves as the young adult assistant pastor at Faith Promise Church located in Knoxville, TN. Rachel Peters (‘98) received a master of arts degree in counseling from Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN, in August 2003. Philip Ritchey (‘98) is employed as a service representative at Blue Grass Baptist School in Lexington, KY. Chris Stephens (’99) received the doctor of philosophy degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, in May 2004.
2000’ 2000’ss Brad Collins (‘00) completed his first year of medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY. Michael Cabell (‘01) is employed as campus minister at Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN. He is also pursuing a master of divinity at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Cristy Hall (‘01) is pursuing a doctor of English degree at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. Erica Hatten (’01) is pursuing a degree in nursing at the Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, OH. Dusty Moses (’01) is in his third year of medical school at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Travis Proffitt (’01) is employed by Bell South in Georgetown, KY. Michael Hesson (’03) is in his first year of medical school at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Casey Woods (‘03) is currently teaching in Chiclayo, Peru. Dawn Michelle Greene Lavey (’92) has been selected as Darke County (MI) Teacher of the Year for 2004. Michelle has been teaching for Bradford Exempted Village Schools for the past twelve years. She also received her master of arts degree in teaching from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI, May 2004. Christina (Sexton) Wagner (’00) received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY, May 2004. Ryan McElfresh (’02) was promoted to district executive of the Boy Scouts of America at the Shenandoah Area Council in Winchester, VA. Marriages Andrew Abbott (’94) married Shelly Smith on July 26, 2003. Gordon and Arden Dill Turner (both ‘99) were married on January 3, 2004. Robert Certain (‘01) and Ashley Vance were married in July 2004. Michael Hesson and Julie Smith (both ’03) were married on December 20, 2003.
Chuck Sumner (’03) married Holly Gardner (’04) on July 31, 2004. Jeremiah Tudor (’03) married Carol Kieffer on May 22, 2004 Matthew Mann (‘04) married Samantha Butler on January 3, 2004.
Births
Malinda Haggard Brooks (‘99) and Michael Brooks (‘98) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Brandon Keith II, born December 27, 2003. LeAnna Hardin Hensley (’99) and her husband, Roger, are the proud parents of Caroline Elise, born August 23, 2003. Amie Broughton Rumph and her husband, Jay, (both ’01) are the proud parents of David Jase, born December 21, 2003.
Jon Smitley (’89) and Alissa Huckabee Smitley (‘90) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Lelia Mac Smitley, born on December 20, 2003.
Travis and Kay Jones Profitt (’01) are the proud parents of a daughter, Corban Leigh, born July 22, 2003.
Scott Burleigh (’91) and his wife, Melissa, are the proud parents of a son, Davis, born August 2, 2004. He joins big sister, Morgan.
Amy Twehues Ritchie and Eric Ritchie (both ’01) are the proud parents of Jacob Lee, born January 26, 2004.
Cheri Bridges Floyd (‘91) and her husband, Don, are proud to announce the birth their son, Jonathan Hamilton, born on August 30, 2003, in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia. Deb Seckel House (’92) and her husband, Sheldon, are the proud parents of Benjamin Craig House, born August 3, 2003. He joins older sister Elizabeth Grace, born in 1999. Gretchen Loesch Phelps (‘95) and husband, Page, are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Hezekiah Page Phelps, born on December 24, 2003.
Cara Wharton Wills (‘02) and Travis Wills (‘01) are the proud parents of a baby girl, Rebekah Lynn, born July 15, 2003. Amber Murray Meadors (‘03) and her husband, Greg, are the proud parents of Rebecca Kylie, born August 5, 2003. In Memory Martha H. Victor (’26) passed away, summer 2003. Annie Lou Herrell (’27) passed away, February 2004.
Eric and Mari Beth Arthur Thornsbury (both ’96) are the proud parents of Grace Annette, born September 2, 2003. She joins her big brother Jacob Nicholas, born in 2000.
Ethel M. Burrier (’28) passed away, July 2004.
Jeff Harris (’97) and his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of their daughter Emilee Nicole, born on January 13, 2004.
Nancy Marie Jones (’29) passed away, June 2004.
Timothy and Pepper West Wilson (both ’97) are the proud parents of James David, born March 22, 2004. Lara Stancil Brewer (‘98) and her husband, Michael, are the proud parents of Ethan Michael Brewer, born on May 5, 2004. Scott Grimes (‘98) and Heather Johnson Grimes (‘02) are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Brent Dalton Grimes, born on November 3, 2003. Jeremy and Tara Bryant Thomas (both ’98) are the proud parents of Audrey Loraine Thomas, born January 27, 2003.
Louis B. Cochran (’29) passed away, summer 2003.
Ralph Clayton Bohannon (’34) passed away, September 2003. Grace M. Jondo (’34) passed away, summer 2003. Sara B. Mcgibney (’34) passed away, October 2003. Opsie P. Hale (’38) passed away, December 2003. Lois Ball (’39) passed away, December 2003. Joyce Carson (’40) passed away, November 2003. James Robert Davis (’40) passed away, summer 2003.
William R. Walton (’41) passed away, summer 2003. Bernard R. Crouch (’42) passed away, November 2003. Kathleen Parker Heck (’43) passed away, summer 2003. Eloise Brown (’44) passed away, summer 2003. Thomas Nelson Perkins (’45) passed away, summer 2003. Evelyn Barnett (’46) passed away, summer 2003. Kathleen N. Foxx (’47) passed away, summer 2003. Austin Eugene Hickey (’48) passed away, June 2003. Molly Egner Baker (’49) passed away, summer 2003. Jack Taylor Parrent (’50) passed away, July 2003. Jerry Strange (’51) passed away, May 2004. Katherine R. Buck (’52) passed away, March 2004. Jack R. Sellars (’52) passed away, May 2004. Albert R. Jones (’59) passed away, fall 2003. Larry Robbins (’66) passed away, summer 2003. Joyce Sue Steely (’67) passed away, January 2004. Earl O. Anderson (’70) passed away, May 2003. Kenneth K. Kelly (’70) passed away, summer 2003. Gwen Pavy (’71) passed away, April 2004. H. Joel Dick (’82) passed away, January 2004. Gerry Lemons (’92) passed away, August 2004. Leesa Michele Dotson (’93) passed away, May 2003. Clayton King (attended ’93-’97) passed away, July 2004. Celeste Pegourie LeQuire, (’99) passed away March 2004.