Cumberlands Alumni Magazine - Summer/Fall 2010

Summer/Fall 2010

AN ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Cumberlands’ Michelangelo

2010 Commencement Karl RoveinEvent • The Renaissance Man of Paint Creek Campus News • Alumni Technology Homecoming 2009

2009-2010 Alumni Association Board of Directors President

David Rhodes, ’80

President-Elect

Richard Prewitt, ’76

Past President Bill Lyttle, ’75

Secretary

Terry Dixon, Ed.D., ’68

Executive Director Dave Bergman, ’89

Board Member Emeritus Mary Doyle Johnson, ’48

Term Expiring 2010

Susan Rice Bradley, ’98 Jimmy Huddleston, ’87 Patti Mullins, ’91 V.L. Stonecipher, ’66 Amy Mulfinger Huss, ‘88 (filling vacancy)

Term Expiring 2011

Jeffrey W. Davis, ’80 Maureen “Cookie” Henson, ’74 John P. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ’63 Mike Parsley, ’89 Allen Robbins, ’90

Term Expiring 2012

Jonathan Childers, ’00 Wheeler Conover, Ph.D., ’87 Melanie Mackey Evans, ’90 Shannon Evans Harrington, ’00

Ex-officio Members

James H. Taylor, Ph.D., ’68, President Sue Wake, ’70, V.P. for Institutional Advancement Daphne Baird, Director of Media Relations Paul Steely, ’49, Trustee Liaison Jacob Moak, ’11, SGA President Cumberland Today is published by the Office of Media Relations. Mail contributions, letters and address changes to University of the Cumberlands, Alumni Services, 7075 College Station Dr., Williamsburg, KY 40769, or emailed to alumni@ucumberlands.edu.

Graphic Designer Meghann Holmes

Contributors

Daphne Baird Dave Bergman, ’89 Elaine Croley Robbie Floyd, ’11 Laura Silvers, ’11

University Photographers Daphne Baird Dave Bergman, ’89 Meghann Holmes Robbie Floyd, ’11 Jeff Meadors, ’96 Sports Information

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Defining Alumni Cumberland Alumni, For a moment, I would like to examine, the word “alumni”. Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “alumnus” as, a person who has gone to or is a graduate of a particular school or college. A definition perhaps, but there’s much more . . .

Defining Alumni can have a different connotation altogether. In fact, there are several alumni I have met since my arrival on campus in the fall of 1984 that go beyond Webster’s definition. Defining Alumni are best known by their contagious school spirit, by their regular attendance at Homecoming, by their involvement at alumni events, by their support of ongoing campus programs, and by their contributions to scholarships, academic programs and ongoing building campaigns. Defining Alumni are willing to recommend a student to their alma mater.

They are willing to bring a prospective student to campus. Yes, they are even willing to attend a home or away athletic event. They do all of this because they know that their alma mater needs some alumni spirit, alumni encouragement and alumni support.

Several of the Defining Alumni I know are on the following pages of this alumni magazine. Why, because Defining Alumni are broadly cooperative whereas others are narrowly competitive.

Alumni hold special memories from time spent on campus. Memories vary from decade to decade, however, the theme of alumni memories remains the same. We lived in the dorms together, ate together, cheered together, attended classes together, studied together, traveled around town together, shopped in local stores together, walked across campus together, participated in clubs together, competed in athletics together and on and on it goes. Togetherness is the single most defining component of a family. Togetherness enriches the spirit of any family and it is no different on a college or university campus. University of the Cumberlands is a family made up of alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, family members, community members and supporters.

Collectively, we are bonded by a common purpose or theme, the spirit of Cumberland.

Are you a Defining Alumnus waiting to be discovered by University of the Cumberlands?

What is your story? Simply take a few minutes right now and share your treasured Cumberland memories with us and we will gladly include them in the next edition of Cumberland Today. We’re always looking for more stories to share with alumni and we will also be looking for you at Homecoming this October, where old memories can be shared and new memories can be made all on the same weekend each year.

Become a Defining Alumnus today by joining us for Homecoming – Alumni & Student Weekend on October 1-3, 2010, and help us lift up the spirit of University of the Cumberlands. Together we can impact the lives of current students (our future alumni) simply by sharing our alumni spirit at Homecoming. I hope to see you on campus in October!

Sincerely,

Dave Bergman, ’89 Alumni Director

Cumberland Today is your publication.

Please contact us with comments or suggestions at alumni@ucumberlands.edu or 606-539-4355.

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2-3 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 3-7 Campus News 7 Correll Health and Wellness Center 8-9 The Future and You pg. 7

16-19 2010 Commencement 20-21 Tribute Gifts 23 Rove Event 24-25 The Renaissance Man of Paint Creek pgs. 24-25

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Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies high school and college umpire and currently, he serves as East Tennessee umpire in charge for the Independent Softball Association.

He and his wife, Libbye, February 27, 2010 have been married 11 years and

During half-time of the last have one daughter, Megan, and four men’s basketball game of the season, grandchildren: Payton, Paige, Grace, University of the Cumberlands and Hope. proudly inducted three new members

When Gareth Wilford, into the Alumni Athletic Hall of ’00, arrived on campus in 1994, Fame (AHF), representing football, from Cape Town, Republic of South baseball and track and cross country.

Africa, his presence on the cross All the AHF inductees were escorted by their coaches. From left to right:

Mark Barrett, a member Gareth Wilford, Coach Floyd Stroud, head coach of men’s and women’s track country team was immediately felt as of Cumberlands’ first, and only, and cross country, for 18 years; Wayne Seivers; Coach Terry Stigall, head the team won the KIAC Conference undefeated football team (1988), who baseball coach from 1983 to 2001 and a member of the Athletic Hall of and the regionals and qualified for played for Cumberland from 1988the national championships all four Fame; Mark Barrett; and Coach Tom Dowling, 1991, still holds school records for years that he competed. His team also head football coach from 1985-1995. most tackles in a game (26), season won the National Christian Colleges and career (381). The Frankfort native and graduate of Western championships. Wilford was a 14-time All-American in both cross Hills High School played in all 40 games of his Cumberland career, country and track and still holds the school record in the mile at with a team record of 28-11-1. He received NAIA All American 4:01.69. and All Mid South Conference honors each of his four collegiate

As a freshman, Wilford finished 1st at the Regional seasons at Cumberland.

Cross Country Championships, 2nd at the National Christian

“Mark put the fear in us that winning was the only College Championships and 9th at the National Cross Country option,” said a former teammate. “Put simply, he made everyone Championships. As a sophomore, in the Indoor Track Mile, he better, stronger, faster, and tougher.” finished 5th and followed that with a 2nd place finish in the

In 2007, Barrett completed his Bachelor of Science 1000m. At the NCCAA Outdoor Track Championship he finished degree in physical education with a minor in sports management 2nd in the 1500M and 3rd in the 800m. At the NAIA National from Kentucky State University. He resides in Frankfort with wife, Championships he finished 2nd. In Cross Country NCCAA he Michele, and daughters, Kennedy and Addison, where he has been finished 1st and at the NAIA National Championships he was 5th. a director in Franklin County Government since 1998. Since 1997, In 1999, with a time of 4.01.69, at the indoor mile, Wilford was he has been assistant head football coach at his alma mater, Western ranked in the top 50 in the world by Track and Field News. The Hills High School. same year, his distance medley relay team placed 5th in the Penn

As a freshman, Wayne Seivers, ’79, a native of Clinton, Relays, for a top ten ranking in the world. Later, at the Outdoor Tenn., hit a homerun in his first at bat during a road trip to Championships he placed 5th in the 1500m.

Pikeville College. He was outstanding as both pitcher and hitter.

Wilford is general manager of The Running Company in In double header games, he served as the Indianapolis, Indiana. He and his wife, Laura Walker Wilford, ’00, designated hitter (DH) for the pitcher in who lettered in volleyball and track and field, have two daughters, one game, and then as both pitcher and Aislinn and Charlotte who was born April 22, 2010. batter in the second game. In his debut season in 1975, Seivers received the team September 18, 2010 award for the lowest ERA –1.20 on a

Just prior to the home football game with Georgetown, record of 9-1, which, three decades later, at approximately 1:15 p.m., two additional members who were is still the second best all-time record at unable to attend the ceremony in February will be inducted into Cumberlands.

Cumberlands’ AHF.

“Wayne is probably the best two-way

Anthony Kabara, ’04, track and field, broke eight school player that our college has had in its baseball history.” said Coach Several of Gareth Wilford’s Terry Stigall. “He was definitely an NCAA Division I prospect.” teammates attended the Seivers holds a career batting average of .373, and with 28 home induction ceremony and runs, he is tied for 5th best at Cumberlands. As a pitcher, Seivers the reception that followed. had a career record of 12-3. He was selected for All Conference From left to right: Adam KIAC Honors in 1975-77.

Schaffner, ’97, Gerry

Seivers has worked as a chemist, compounder, lab Emerson, ’97, Wilford, manager, project coordinator, quality control engineer, statistical Derrick Ingersol, ’97, Floyd quality control engineer and statistical consultant. He has been a Stroud, ’74, Jason Liddle, ’96 2

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records, earned 11 NAIA Championships, and was awarded 18 NAIA All-American awards. In 2000 and 2002, he was named the NAIA Indoor Outstanding Performer.

Michael Irving,’02, wrestling, was a four-time NAIA All-American at Cumberlands and the winner of the 2000 National Championship in the Heavyweight Division.

February 19, 2011

During halftime of the men’s basketball game with Shawnee State University, the 2011 induction ceremony will honor five new members of the AHOF.

Jason Ellis, ’03, baseball, set all-time UC career marks in offense, with a .389 batting average, 246 hits, 60 doubles, 34 home runs, 183 RBIs, and 186 games played, feats he managed while a team leader behind the plate as catcher. Ellis was drafted by and played for the Cincinnati Reds.

Harold Hubbard, Honorary Alumnus ’08, outstanding service, is currently in his 47th year of teaching at University of the Cumberlands. Since 1974, Hubbard has served on and worked with the NAIA, KIAC, MSC, Region XI and AII Eligibility committees.

His eligibility service is the longest ever at the national level.

Libor Janek, ’01, swimming, a native of Vyskov, Czech Republic, is the most outstanding swimmer in program history,

claiming nine (9) NAIA National Championships.

Dr. Fred Sagester, ’69, track & field, was the second leading scorer in track & field history at Cumberland at the completion of his eligibility. He also held eight school records (individual & team), some of which remain today. Sagester is currently the associate co-director of Cumberlands’ Education Department.

Kelley Tragesser Wood, ’02, soccer, second in goals, first in assists and first in points in program history, helped lead her teams to three Mid South Conference titles and to achieve a 4-year record of 57-24-3. An achiever in the classroom as well as on the field, Kelley was also named to the Academic All-Conference team.

Established in 1996 by the Alumni Board of Directors, the Athletic Hall of Fame

has inducted 65 former athletes, coaches and contributing supporters, as well as three athletic teams. Each year, approximately 600 Cumberlands student-athletes dedicate countless hours toward practice, training and competition, all while maintaining their grades as they are, above all, students. The Hall of Fame is one way that Cumberlands recognizes the individuals who have given tirelessly to the athletic program and to the university.

If you know someone worthy of nomination to the Athletic Hall of Fame, simply

visit the website www.ucumberlands.edu/athletics/halloffame/, where you will find a downloadable nomination form. Please complete it and attach any supportive documentation, then mail it to the address listed on the form. Thank you for your support of the AHF program.

CAMPUS NEWS Dr. Taylor named “Difference Maker”

U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers came to campus on August 11, to present a “Difference Maker Award” to President Jim Taylor. During a brief presentation ceremony in the Hal Rogers Lecture Hall of the Hutton School of Business on campus, Rogers praised Taylor for his work on the transformation of “a sleepy little college in Southeast Kentucky into this dynamic university that we see today.”

“I’m here to pay tribute to one of my mentors—one of my chief mentors, said Rogers of Taylor. “He’s an educator; he’s an entrepreneur; he’s a public servant; he’s a leader, and certainly, he is a difference maker.”

He also honored the vision of Taylor and the administration for proposing the “Rogers Explorers” program and hosting the program since its inception in 2006. Rogers Explorers is an intensive three day, two night program focusing on developing skills in leadership, technology, entrepreneurship, and community service. Selected students attend during the summer before their ninth-grade year at one of three campuses in Kentucky: Cumberlands, EKU or Lindsey Wilson.

Dr. Jim Taylor, president of University of the Cumberlands, left, receives a “Difference Maker Award” from U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers on August 11.

Cumberlands enters GAP agreement for students to attend Midway College School of Pharmacy

Cumberlands has entered a four-year guaranteed acceptance program (GAP) articulation agreement that will guarantee the admission of five Cumberlands pre-pharmacy graduates into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program of the new Midway College School of Pharmacy in Paintsville.

The agreement can be extended beyond the first four years, and although only five slots are guaranteed, all Cumberlands students are welcome to apply, and other students may be admitted.

“As Cumberlands has always sought ways to meet the educational and professional needs of the Appalachian region, we are honored to participate in this GAP agreement with another fine institution like Midway,” said Dr. Jim Taylor. “We know that the success of our graduates will justify the faith that Midway has shown in them through this agreement.”

Cumberlands will offer its pre-pharmacy majors all the required courses, as well as certain electives necessary for students to complete Midway’s PharmD admission requirements.

“We strongly believe that this collaboration will be mutually beneficial for our students, our institutions and the region as we set forth to prepare students for rural pharmacy practice,” said Dr. William B. Drake, Jr., president of Midway College.

Expecting its inaugural class in the fall of 2011, Midway is currently moving through the accreditation process with the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

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CAMPUS NEWS Dr. C. Martin Brooks, former associate professor of psychology, emeritus, and former chair of the department, offered the blessing of the food at the 2010 Faculty-Staff Dinner. Dr. Brooks, who served at Cumberlands from 1978-95, was accompanied by his wife, Annabeth, instructor of psychology, emeritus (1991-95).

Cumberlands honors faculty and staff

At the 18th annual Faculty-Staff Dinner on April 22, Cumberlands honored 24 individuals who had reached milestone years of service and presented the 2010 Service Award, William T. Miles Community Service Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award.

Wanda Hensley, ’86, administrative assistant in the offices of International Relations and Church Relations is the recipient of the 2010 Service Award, which is given annually to a full-time staff member who shows an understanding of the philosophy and mission of the university through interaction with students, other staff and faculty members, university visitors, and the larger world beyond the campus. Beyond her official position on campus, she often entertains students who participate in Mountain Outreach and international students at her home.

The wife of Marc Hensley, director of Mountain Outreach, she serves as a chaperone for the group’s annual Gatlinburg retreat, participates in their team bonding events and serves as a volunteer during the group’s two annual Christmas gift days. An active member of Main Street Baptist Church, Hensley cooks breakfast at the church for 30 to 40 students each Sunday and sings in the choir.

Dr. James Manning,’81, professor of physics since 1987, received the William T. Miles Memorial Award for Community Service, which goes to a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to the local community in keeping with university goals. The individual must be a Christ-like servant who: lives the mission of Cumberlands; achieves a bold service focused on physical and spiritual health; provides humble service; and models service to others. As a member and officer of the Lion’s Club, he helps to prepare Christmas food baskets; conducts fundraising auctions to provide eye care and glasses for those in need; and helps prepare food-filled backpacks for school children to enjoy on weekends. A member and deacon of Central Baptist Church in Corbin, he oversees the church library and assists with sound and video during services. Manning, a previous winner of Cumberlands’ Excellence in Teaching Award, shares his passion for physics as he conducts demonstrations at local schools, and on campus, he sponsors the Society of Physics Students and both the physics and mathematics honor societies.

Dr. Sarah Ash, ’93, biology professor and former departmental chair, was honored with the Excellence in Teaching (EIT) Award. Ash, who was also honored for ten years of service at the dinner, received the EIT Award because of her zeal for learning, her thorough knowledge of her subject matter and her deep concern for the academic progress of each student. A challenging and creative professor, her classroom extends beyond the walls of the science building, as she has led students not only on hikes to explore the local, natural environment and directed re-forestation projects on reclaimed surface mines but she has also led groups as far away as Belize in Central America. All the while, she has worked to create within her students a burning desire to learn. Ash’s hard work, her caring, and her encouragement have led several students to seek careers in field biology and conservation biology. As one colleague remarked, “The success of many students is the fruit of her commitment to teaching.”

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CAMPUS NEWS Milestone years of service • 35 years o Jana Bailey, ’75, vice president of finance o Dr. Michael Colegrove, ’71, vice president of student services • 30 years o Jane Carter, ’75, Associate Professor, Business Administration • 25 years o Sharon Douglas, Development o Dr. Cindi Norton, health, exercise and sports science (HESS) o Norma Patrick, education o Pearl Wingeier, ’86, resident hall.

• 20 years: o David Bergman, ’89, alumni services o Peggy Blackmore-Haus, athletic training, HESS; o Dr. David Etter, music o Dr. Gina Herring, English

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Dr. John Hymo, mathematics; Dr. Keith Semmel, communication/theatre arts David Threlkeld, music Dr. Todd Yetter, biology 15 years Geraldine Allen, ’78, ’92, art Kay Silcox, ’71, Cumberland Inn 10 years Dr. Sara Ash, ’93, biology G. Maurice “Moe” Conn, theatre arts Gloria Fritts, student services Dr. Joan Hembree, biology Linda McGarvey, library Dr. Vernon McGlone, business administration Janet Moses, development

HOMECOMING 2010 “Tower of Strength” to address alumni at Homecoming 2010 The speaker for the 2010 Alumni Dinner will be Dr. Betty L. Siegel, ’50, president emeritus of Kennesaw State University and endowed chair of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, “Ethics & Character.”

In October 2009, Dr. Siegel received the Tower of Strength Award from Morris Brown College for her distinguished achievements in education, leadership and business.

The Alumni Dinner will be Saturday, October 2, 6 p.m. in the T.J. Roberts Dining Hall.

Reservations required.

Dr. Betty L. Siegel and her husband Dr. Joel Siegel in the Royal Enclosure at the Royal Ascot Races in June 2010.

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Author’s Row Book Signing at Homecoming 2010 Carnival UC will host six authors during the Homecoming Port-ofCall Carnival. The Carnival takes place on Saturday, October 2, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Briar Creek Park and will feature the following authors: • Terri Karnes • Lisa Hibbs • Barry Vann • Evelyn Pearl Carpenter Anderson • Nancy Jensen • Jennifer McBay Barry • Ken Cooper • Mrs. Chester Young (will not be in attendance but will provide copies of husband’s book, “To Win the Prize.”)

Five Alumni to be inducted into Hall of Honor during Homecoming During Alumni Dinner at Homecoming, Saturday, October 2, 2010 in the T. J. Roberts Dining Hall, the following alumni will receive the listed awards and will be named to the Alumni Hall of Honor: • Teddy Byrd, ’70, Alumni Appreciation • Howard & Liz Atkinson, ’71 & ’70, Religious Service • David Atwood, ’09 Young Alumnus • Harry “Gippy” Graham, ’50, Distinguished Alumnus •

H. Ray Hammons, ’90, Alumnus of the Year

Authors will be available for book signings during this time.

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CAMPUS NEWS University of the Cumberlands’ new online master’s program utilizes video conferencing with Christian leaders University of the Cumberlands’ new online Master of Arts in Christian Studies (MACS) program utilizes nationally known Christian leaders as guest speakers in the virtual classroom. According to Dr. Keith Goforth, director of the program, “Students will be able to dialogue [with] and learn from some of the most respected and influential Christian leaders in the nation. This is done by bringing guest speakers into the virtual classroom through web conferencing. It’s like attending a conference but also having the opportunity to dialogue with the guest speaker and obtain a degree.”

An important element of each course is providing students the opportunity to exchange ideas in discussion boards and work on practical case studies related to real ministry experiences. Online guest speakers then have the opportunity to comment on these same discussions and case studies, imparting their expertise in specific ministry fields. Guest speakers for the fall terms include Thom Rainer, Perry Noble, Leonard Sweet, Reggie McNeal, Shane Claiborne, Tony Merida, Marlene LeFever, Doug Fields, Paul Chitwood, Bill Henard and Voddie Baucham.

According to Dr. Bob Dunston, chair of the Religion Department, "The Master of Arts in Christian Studies program is designed to blend both the academic study of the Bible and Christian theology with the practical application of Biblical faith and theology in ministry settings. Our program will challenge and encourage our students to think critically and creatively as they apply the gospel in the 21st century.”

For more information, go to http://gradweb.ucumberlands.edu/religion/macs or call 606-539-4222.

Dr. Keith Goforth, director of Cumberlands new Master of Arts in Christian Studies.

Dr. J. Charles Smiddy 1926-2010

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University of the Cumberlands lost a dear friend on June 30, 2010, when Dr. J. Charles Smiddy passed away in Knoxville, Tenn.

A member of Cumberlands’ Board of Trustees since 1995, J. Charles Smiddy also held an honorary doctorate in business administration from the University. A strong supporter of Cumberlands, he provided the funding for the J. Charles Smiddy Campus Entrance Building and the Smiddy Learning Center as well as the beautiful fountain and rose garden in front of the Center, which honors the memory of his wife of 59 years, Jean Marion Smiddy.

“My heart has been in this town for years,” Smiddy once remarked.

A native of Williamsburg, Dr. Smiddy returned from service as a U.S. Marine in World War II and began his business career as co-owner and manager of S. D. Smiddy and Son Grocery in Jellico. He then became an area salesman for the Renfro Wholesale Grocery in Williamsburg.

In 1952, Smiddy joined White Lily Foods Company and retired in 1995 as the vice president of consumer sales. After retirement he served as President and CEO of S.N.S. Enterprises, Inc., and C.N.E. Enterprises, Inc.

Dr. Smiddy was a long time member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City and a member of Moulders Sunday School Class.

He is survived by three children: Gloria Smiddy Price and Robert C. Price, Robert M. Smiddy and Marketta Harris Smiddy, Carolyn Smiddy Ellenburg and Dr. Donald Ellenburg, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as many other friends and relatives.

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Ward Correll Health and Wellness Center coming to Cumberlands Big changes met returning students as they arrived for fall classes. Heavy equipment and new excavation dominated the central part of campus behind the Boswell Campus Center (BCC), in front of Moss Hall (formerly Roburn) and around the viaduct; and the campus Boulevard from the Bock entrance to the clock tower had (temporarily) become one two-street. This is all part of the preparation for the construction of Cumberlands’ new health and wellness center, which will include the current BCC.

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STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

During the summer, as this first phase got underway, the University received the wonderful johnson early architects news that Somerset philanthropist, Ward Correll, 131 prosperous place, suite 19b lexington, kentucky 40509 phone: 859-259-1515 fax: 859-231-5060 e-mail: earlyjb@jearchitects.net had committed a $1 million gift toward the construction of the complex, which will be named the Ward Correll Health & Wellness Center. With this generous gift, plans will continue to go forward for the completion of this much needed building, which will house the campus center, the intramural recreational program, general exercise and aerobic exercise areas, a test and measurement laboratory, a community outreach room and a counseling area for nutrition, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stress management, emotional health, and smoking cessation.

The center will provide opportunities not only for students, faculty and staff members but also for the wider community to have access to programs and facilities that can help them live better, healthier lives.

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The Future and You “I love Cumberlands, and I want to make a difference in the lives of students—today and in the future.

What can one person do?”

Remember Cumberlands For most alumni, thoughts of Cumberland College or University of the Cumberlands, are based on the past. Memories. Recollections. Nostalgia.

Reminiscences. However, alums like Dr. Henry H. Davis, Jr., ’43, not only think about Cumberlands’ past but also about its future—a future in which he plans to play a major role.

You may ask, “How can that be? The class of 1943 is a part of Cumberlands’ past, not its future.”

The answer is simple: planned giving.

Dr. Davis loves Cumberlands and wants tomorrow’s students to have outstanding learning opportunities, just as he did. He has established a gift annuity that not only helps future students but also provides a steady income for himself for the remainder of his lifetime or the lifetime of a designated loved one.

You, too, can have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to secure Cumberlands’ future while you receive a fixed income from your gift’s earnings. That’s how someone who shares and remembers Cumberlands’ past can also share in and make a significant impact on its future.

If you would like to join Dr. Davis helping to ensure not only Cumberlands’ future but also the future of hundreds of students who will walk in your footprints on this historic campus, you, too, can establish a gift annuity or another planned gift.

Call Dr. Jim Taylor at 606-539-4201 to learn how you can ensure that you will share in Cumberlands’ future as well as its past.

Photo Submitted Dr. Henry H. Davis, Jr.,’43, will always have a “soft spot” for Cumberland College, now University of the Cumberlands, and although he has lived in Monroe, Louisiana, since 1958, he says, “When I think of ‘home,’ I still think of Williamsburg.

After graduating from Williamsburg High School, it was only logical to enroll at Cumberland, where Dr. Davis says he received an excellent education. “It was a great privilege to study at Cumberland where my teachers had a tremendous effect on me,” he said. “People like Ms. Bess Rose and P.R. Jones were very influential in directing my scholastic life.” Davis continues to be proud of Cumberlands today and praises Dr. Taylor’s vision for the school’s remarkable progress.

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Upon graduating from Cumberland College, Davis attended the University of Louisville, where he was part of the Navy V-12 unit, an Charitable Gift Annuity accelerated program that helped provide college-educated naval officers who were in demand during World War II. A 1944 graduate of U of Yearly Tax Age Deduction* L, he attended dental school at Loyola University and graduated in Rate Payment 1947. Dr. Davis then trained in oral surgery at Charity Hospital in 65 5.5% $ 550.00 $ 2,666.30 New Orleans, and during the Korean War, he served on active duty as a Navy dentist from 1950-52.

70 5.8% 580.00 3,503.30 During his extensive career, one experience stands out for Dr. Davis. In 1967, he had the opportunity to serve as a volunteer 75 6.4% 640.00 4,175.70 with Project HOPE in Columbia, where he spent three months 80 7.2% 720.00 4,842.50 and worked with patients alongside a local doctor, offering support and teaching new techniques. When Project HOPE left the area, 85 8.1% 810.00 5,571.50 equipment and supplies were left to help the local doctors continue the work. This experience had a profound and lasting effect on Dr. 90 9.5% 950.00 6,142.00 Davis. *based on minimum age of 65; a gift annuity of $10,000; figures for annual payment and Although retired from his 35-year private practice in Monroe IRS discount rate of 2.8% as of July, 2010 for about 15 years, Davis is involved with a maxillofacial residency program in Shreveport and serves as an assistant professor at LSU Health Sciences Center. A modest man who does not like to talk about the impact his work has had on his patients, many of whom suffered extreme facial trauma, he simply says, “I like to think I gave them a little sunshine.”

Dr. Davis considers his greatest accomplishments to be one shared with his wife of 62 years, Jean: the success of their four adult children, Henry III, Dionne, Carol and Donovan.

Other Ways to Touch the Future Give an Unrestricted Gift Unrestricted gifts allow University of the Cumberlands to continue to provide amazing educational opportunities that have earned praise and confidence both within and without the educational community. This is reflected in UC’s rankings and the heartfelt gratitude of its graduates.

Did you know. . .

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that unrestricted gifts allow President Taylor to address the most urgent needs of the college? that if 10 people give $100, UC can provide an emergency scholarship to a student in need? that if 10 people give $50, a UC student could attend a national conference to present research? that giving is easy? To make your secure online gift today, go to www.ucumberlands.edu/give/online.html or send a gift to: University of the Cumberlands President’s Office 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

Even small unrestricted gifts help both today’s students and future students who share many of the same traits that distinguished you when you first stepped onto campus. They are bright, eager to learn, a little daunted by the task ahead of them, but also ready to take on the world—just as you were. By contributing to their success, you will help to maintain Cumberlands’ reputation for excellence.

Create an Endowed Scholarship Most Cumberlands’ students receive some scholarship assistance. An endowed scholarship, named for you, your family or someone you admire, is sustaining and will grow over time, continuing to bless students for many years to come.

An endowed scholarship fund will allow an individual or family to assist future Cumberlands’ students indefinitely.

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Chris Felder,’10

From: Detroit, Mich.

Currently working with Progressive Insurance in Cleveland, Ohio Major: Business Administration President Phi Beta Lambda, recipient of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Educational Scholarship, RA “It’s important to give back to a school that helped to strengthen my Christian values and also provide me with a great education in business. I have a great respect for the faculty and administration and know that they will certainly use the funds to enrich the students’ educational experience.”

Amanda Faulkner, ’10

From: Barbourville. Ky. Major: Chemistry/Biology (pre-med) Currently attending UK School of Medicine Munro Award, STEM Scholarship, P.R. Jones Award, Vallandingham Society, Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Queen candidate 2008 “Attending UC opened so many doors in my life and I can’t help but give back because I have been truly blessed. I hope that, by giving back, I can assist in making new opportunities available to other students, so that they, too, can make the most of their experiences and discover what UC has in store for them.”

Before the ink dried on their diplomas, six 2010 graduates, Chris Felder, Jared Forgety, Ashley Devore, Amanda Faulkner, Heather Lopez and Cynthia Kaeser, proved that alumni are never too young to start giving back to support Cumberlands’ work. These new alumni who met the Senior Gift Challenge now challenge their classmates and other young alums to give just $10 to the Alumni Fund. Not only will your gift provide scholarship assistance and the programs, technology and support necessary for the students who walk in your footsteps but it will increase the percentage of alumni giving. Alumni giving is one of the strongest factors that foundations and corporations consider when choosing to support an institution, so your $10 gift can help to pave the way for significant support from other Cumberlands friends.

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25th Football Reunion University of the Cumberlands will celebrate 25 years of football when the Patriots meet the Georgetown Tigers in the first home football game of the season.

25 Year Football Celebration

1985 - 2009

Celebration Game September 18, 2010 - 1:30pm James H. Taylor II Stadium Georgetown vs. Cumberlands

The date is Saturday, September 18, 2010, and kick-off is at 1:30 p.m., at James H. Taylor, II Stadium.

Former players and coaches: call (606)539-4355 for reservations or email alumni@ucumberlands.edu.

Alumni Board of Directors President, David Rhodes, ’80, and Past President, Bill Lyttle, ’75, announce the Board’s donation of $15,000.00 to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. The support was derived from numerous auctions, special events and fund raising initiatives

by Alumni Board Members and volunteers.

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work of art, asking God to inspire his vision and guide his hand as he interpreted the grief, the hope and the assurance felt by all who have lost children.”

“God undoubtedly inspired Wayne Taylor in his artistic memorial to all of our children,” wrote Rosemary Smith in her book, Children of the Dome.

“Folks who appreciate my art know that art communicates.

Dr. and Mrs. Taylor and the Smiths have suffered such tragedy, and they have expressed that the artwork in the domes has helped to bring some closure to them, reminding them of the sweetness and goodness of life. The ability to help someone who is trouble is great to me,” said Wayne.

Wayne faced several additional challenges to his work in the domes, not the least of which was his fear of heights. “I got over that!” he said. It’s a good thing. While the domes in the Inn and GCR may seem daunting at more than 40 feet, the dome of the Correll Science Complex is actually part of the roof and soars 60 feet above the marble floor far below. Additionally, he recalls specific incidents that characterize each project.

When he began working on the Inn dome, it was winter and the building was under construction, so Wayne found it necessary to work wearing a coat and gloves. He spent several long weekends painting the mural, driving from his home in Ohio on Friday afternoon and returning Sunday afternoon. A scissor lift truck made it possible to reach the ceiling, and as the building neared completion, he found that while one weekend it would be freezing, the next it would be stiflingly hot up in the dome.

Work on the GCR dome began during fall break, and the campus was deserted. Once, as Wayne painted high in the ceiling, he looked down and could not see the floor for the dense layer of smoke that covered it. Without his knowing, the scissor mechanism had overheated and caught fire. All alone on campus, Wayne used his cell phone to dial 911. Fortunately, the fire did not flame up, but simply produced great clouds of smoke. After the firefighters rescued Wayne from his perch, one of them asked, “What were you doing up there in the air painting naked babies.

The Correll Science Complex project required the construction of complex scaffolding, which Wayne carefully negotiated each time he painted as he became adjusted to its moving and swaying.

As the mural developed, Dr. Taylor requested to see its progress, and since the framework blocked his view from the rotunda floor, he scaled the scaffolding to observe the painting. “I was impressed with his physicality and his enthusiasm for the work,” said Wayne.

He has also been impressed with the way Dr. Taylor has turned his vision for Cumberland College into the impressive university it is today. After hearing Dr. Taylor quote Daniel Burnham, who said, “Make no small plans; they have no power to stir men’s souls,” Wayne took that quote to heart and applied it to his work and his life. “I knew Dr. Taylor followed that rule, and it has carried me through many hard times, including two bouts with cancer,” he said.

Wayne continues to work in a variety of venues, designing and painting. He and Mimi, who still teaches second grade in the Kettering system, are the parents of two adult sons, Nathan, a medical sales specialist, and Brent, a professional photographer in New York.

Wayne also is active with the Miami Artists Guild, and he secured funding and designed the Fairmont Art Gallery for Kettering City Schools.

Although Wayne Taylor undoubtedly will continue to create works that “stir men’s souls,” he will always be remembered as University of the Cumberlands’ “Michelangelo” because of the remarkable, meaningful showpieces he has created on campus.

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Joseph Alsip, ‘31 1906-2010 At the time of his death on June 2, 2010, Joseph M. Alsip, 104, of Frankfort, Kentucky, was one of the oldest living alumni of what is now University of the Cumberlands.

Born in Whitley County on March 13, 1906, Joe Alsip graduated from Berea Normal School, and then from Cumberland Junior College in 1931, He received his bachelor’s degree in 1934 at Eastern Kentucky University, and he earned a master’s degree in school administration from the University of Kentucky in 1949. Alsip played baseball for both Berea Normal and Cumberland and went on to play on camp teams, where he played three years for Packard in the Eastern KentuckyTennessee league.

He taught in one-room schools at Bobtown and Corinth in Whitley County, and in schools at Barton and Gatliff.

Later Alsip served as principal at Packard Independent and Woodbine County schools; and as superintendent of Williamsburg City and London City schools. He also taught as an adjunct professor at Cumberland College and Union College.

In 1956, Alsip became an auditor in the Bureau of Administration and Finance of the Kentucky Department of Education, and became director of the Division of Finance in 1962 where he served until his retirement in 1974. During his career, he supervised and administered the minimum foundation program, which established Kentucky’s leadership in school finance, ended nine-month contracts for teachers and based pay on education and experience.

He and his wife, the late Velma Hill, were married 55 years, from 1933 until her death in 1998 and were the parents of one son, Allan.

Alsip’s many honors include a listing in Who’s Who in the South and Southwest and Eastern Kentucky University’s Centennial award for Excellence in Teaching (1974). Upon his retirement, he was honored in the U.S. Congressional Record for his outstanding career and his devotion to the field of education. Williamsburg High School Alumni Association inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 2001 for his service as superintendent, and on the celebration of his 100th birthday in 2006, Alsip was honored on the floor of the Kentucky legislature.

A member of numerous civic and professional organizations, Alsip had served on the boards of several churches, and he was a member of Frankfort First Christian Church since 1989. Alsip continued to live independently, handling all of his own affairs until a fall six weeks prior to his death.

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On Tuesday, August 24, 2010, the Knoxville, Tenn. area alumni gathered at Wild Wings Café’ in Farragut. Pictured left to right are Fred Gillum, ’87; Ray Lipps, ’70; Alumni Director, Dave Bergman, ’89; Linda ‘Abby’ Aberdeen, ’83; and Chapter Coordinator Melanie (Mackey) Evans, ’90. Those in attendance received information updates from campus and learned about future events being planned for alumni. The Knoxville Area Alumni Chapter is actively seeking alumni to participate in future gathering. Look up “University of the Cumberland Knoxville Alumni” and post a comment about when, where, and who will come to the next meeting.

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CAMPUS NEWS University of the Cumberlands welcomes 280 new alumni On May 8, 2010, 219 aspiring educators, physicians, ministers, dentists, attorneys, business leaders, entrepreneurs, engineers, nurses, scientists, computer experts, psychologists, historians, entertainers, missionaries, social workers, law enforcement officers, artists, health professionals and civic and political leaders received their reward for four or more dedicated years of study—an undergraduate degree from University of the Cumberlands. Among the graduating seniors were 16 who graduated cum laude, seven who were magna cum laude and 12 who were summa cum laude. Joining the graduating seniors were sixteen professional men and women who comprised the first graduating cohort of Hutton School of Business’s MBA program and 45 educators—teachers and administrators—who received master’s degrees in education or teaching. All Cumberlands undergraduate students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service before graduation, and those who choose to complete a minimum of 200 service hours are named Hutton Scholars at Commencement. The class of 2010 contributed a total of 26, 177 hours of service to the Williamsburg community, and fifty-one graduating seniors were designated Hutton Scholars.

Congratulations to all Cumberlands’ newest alumni.

University of the Cumberlands graduated its inaugural cohort of MBA students during the May 8 Commencement exercises. The new MBA program began in 2008. Pictured are first row, left to right: Amanda Ellis, Corbin; Amanda Farris, Corbin; Jo Dupier, Williamsburg; Shane Furlong, Burnside; Jessica Leonard, Barbourville; Pam Jones, Corbin and Janet Ayers, London; second row: Jodie Quillen, Corbin; Chris Brewer, Barbourville; Chris Harp, Corbin; Rusty Ray, London; Robert Moses, Williamsburg; and Randle Teague, Barbourville.

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CAMPUS NEWS Three students were named Presidential Scholars for their accomplishments in research: Amanda Faulkner from Barbourville; Tina Annie John, from Louisville; and Cynthia Kaeser, from Woodstock, Ga. Faulkner also received the George S. Munro Memorial Prize in Pre-Medical Studies, which is awarded in recognition of academic excellence and effort to the graduating senior premedical student who has achieved the highest grade-point average through his or her college career.

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who have exhibited sound academic achievement combined with superior leadership and service to the college community and the larger community as a whole.

The H. N. and Frances Berger Awards for the outstanding female and male members of the graduating class went to Anne Chandra Thomas, of Lexington, and Taylor Bowman, of Escondido, Calif.

Each year, these awards honor students

Tina Annie John

As Cumberlands celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2010, the University also presented an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Sandra Laney, CEO and Chairman of Cadre Computer Resources of Cincinnati. Laney has been a longtime friend of Cumberlands and is a former colleague of the late Dr. Edward L. Hutton, whose support of Cumberlands made possible several facilities on campus, including the Hutton School of Business, Hutton Woods and Hutton Hall.

Dr. Dale Henry, founder and president of Your Best Unlimited, Inc., a Tennessee-based training company, addressed the graduating seniors.

Henry, an educator, administrator, author, motivational speaker, trainer, consultant and entrepreneur who comes from East Tennessee and the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, has developed his own brand of “edu-tainment.”

Using his storytelling skills to illustrate his points, Henry made his address one that the graduates and the audience will long remember.

“Keep your eye on your passion. Keep your heart full of love for those you will work with, for many of them will be unlovable. Smile, it’s the only way we all know that you have joy in your life,” he said. “And remember, the tasks you did not complete at first are the ones that will take you to that place where you want to be.”

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Tribute Gift 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 University of the Cumberlands, a memory of the past or an honor of the present is tied to the future, as it is made to live on in the lives of our students. The size of the gift you send is up to you. Many send the amount they would spend on floral arrangements or presents. Gifts generally range from $15 to $1,000, but the right amount for you is the one your heart tells you to send.

What is an Honor Gift?

An Honor Gift is a tribute gift, that shows admiration and respect for a loved one or friend on a significant day in that person’s life, such as a birthday, anniversary or other milestone.

What is a Memorial Gift?

A Memorial Gift is a tribute 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 in the life of a deceased loved one.

How are Tribute Gifts Acknowledged?

For a Memorial Gift, an appropriate card is sent, on the same day the gift is received by the university, to the family of the one you wish to memorialize. Then the name of the giver and the deceased will be listed in the next issue of Cumberland Today.

For an Honor Gift, the honoree is sent an appropriate card listing the name of the 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 the Cumberland Today.

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, 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: Tribute Gifts University of the Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive Williamsburg, KY 40769

Listings reflect the Tribute Gifts received February 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010. In preparing this list, every effort has been made to ensure 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

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In Memory Of: Mary Ruth Arnett Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake

In Honor Of: Dr. Jerry Lowrie Given By: Petrey Memorial Baptist Church

In Memory Of: Jason Barker Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Barker

In Honor Of: Jerry & Arvilla Lowrie Given By: Dr. & Mrs. J. M. Galloway Occasion: 50th Wedding Anniversary

In Memory Of: Mrs. Lenita Connell Crawford Given By: Sherry Roaden & Emily Hollins Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake

In Memory Of: Ray Sanders Given By: Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky

In Memory Of: Dr. J. Charles Smiddy Given By: Mr. & Mrs. John W. Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Burkhart

Fountain City Central Baptist Church Bridge

Builders Sunday School Class Gwinnett County Department of Human

Resources Holbrook Peterson & Smith, PLLC Dr. & Mrs. David N. Huff Vickie, Ashley, Jason & Stefanie Love Brad & Brenda Morrison Dr. Calvin Perry Mr. William F. Regas Ms. Marye K. Rose Marvin & Wilda Smith Mr. Robert Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Westbrook Mrs. Florence Young

“It’s Not Easy Being Green.”

So, we need your help.

Provide us with your email address, and we will send you Cumberland Today electronically. Not only will we save thousands of trees by reducing the number of printed magazines we produce but we will also reduce the amount of ink used and prevent many pounds of paper from ending up in landfills. On top of that—we will save money for printing and postage that can be put to better use providing outstanding learning opportunities for Cumberlands’ future alumni!

Please visit us at www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni/update and update your contact information.

You can let us know what’s been going on in your life—and you can send us your email address. With your help, it will be easier to be “green” here at Cumberlands.

In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Major & Mrs. Donald Brooke Jones

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ALUMNI NEWS Donovan Fielce Daulton ,’72, lives in Lexington, Kentucky. He retired from Toyota Motors Manufacturing in 2005 and is now a substitute teacher.

Judy Rose Main Langford, ’78, married Edwin Langford, ’79, in 1984. They live in Frankfort, with her three children and two grandchildren.

1980’s Randall Dobson ,’81, and his wife Janice Lee Turner Dobson, ’82, currently reside in Ankara, Turkey, where Randall is a test engineer employed by the Boeing Company.

Robert George Farrell, ’81, resides in

Whitinsville, Mass., where he has retired as the director of Hanover Theatre.

James Roy Hume, ’82, lives in Newburgh, Ind., with his wife Dr. Laura Gayle Schultz and his son Joseph, 3. His first wife Vickie Ann Hume passed away on April 17, 2007, following the birth of their son. James and Laura were married on December 31, 2008.

Keith Gannon, ’85, has been named to the University of Kentucky Board of Directors.

He is CEO and principal owner of Boneal, Inc., a nationally recognized provider of manufacturing services, sourcing, procurement and logistics support to both public and private clients. He earned his Ph.D. in physical chemistry and worked as

a research scientist at BASF Corporation before coming to Boneal. He and his wife, Georgetta Hollon Gannon, ’85, are the parents of two daughters.

1990’s Michael Royer, ’91, was a candidate for representative from Ohio’s 18th Congressional District in the 2010 Republican primary. He lives in Carroll, County, Ohio, and has been a police officer in Carroll and Tuscarawas counties, and has worked as a machine operator at Colfor Manufacturing, Inc. in Malvern, Ohio.

ALUMNI ARTS SPOTLIGHT

Brittney Venable ’01

Brittney Venable has taken her theatre dreams all the way from Whitley County to the stages of New York. “When people think of professional theatre, Broadway. . . immediately comes to mind,” said Venable. However, she has a different view of theatre and how she wants to fulfill her own aspirations.

Photo Submitted At Cumberlands, as a communications and theatre major, Venable acted in several campus productions and worked as the lead news anchor and the program manager for the campus TV station, and she was not certain about pursuing a career in theatre. After graduation, she worked for two years at WKDP, a Corbin radio station, where she gained experience behind the scenes as news director and special events coordinator, and on-air as co-host of “Brittney and the King in the Morning.” Then, missing the theatre and assessing the considerable skills she had acquired at the radio station, she realized she wanted to go into theatre management. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech, as she wanted to grow up a bit more before moving to New York.

Venable has relied on much she learned at Cumberlands, saying that everyone on campus had always been supportive. “One of the most important things I learned is, “Rejection is okay,” she said. She enjoyed doing everything in the theatre at Cumberlands from building sets to appearing on stage. “I had the opportunity to see where I could excel. I learned to go and pitch in; to do what has to be done; push to excel.”

In New York, Venable has worked with the Children’s Orchestra, and now she has “a day job” as an event planner for a hedge fund, in its philanthropic efforts. But her heart is in the theatre. She has appeared in and worked in numerous productions, mostly with new and emerging playwrights and in independent films, and at the Tribeca Film Festival She has done backer’s readings for producers, worked with Workshop Theatre Company, done voice-overs and conducted workshops at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, and throughout these and all her other her endeavors, she has followed one tenet, “Always do your best. Keep going forward.”

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Judge William Arthur Lamkin, JR 1913-2010 Former trustee, Judge William Arthur Lamkin, Jr. passed away at his home on May 7, 2010.

A graduate of Ekron High School, Judge Lamkin served as principal of Meade County Elementary school, graduated from the University of Kentucky and, at the age of 25, was elected to the Kentucky State Legislature.

After serving two terms, in 1942, he volunteered for the US Naval Reserves and received officer training at Harvard University.

A lieutenant J.G., he served with Fleet Airwing 3 in Panama, and in Washington as a communications officer with PV Squadron 199 until World War II ended. He taught at Fern Creek High School in Louisville while he attended the Jefferson School of Law until he received his license to practice law in 1948. As assistant attorney general for the Kentucky State Health Department, he was the first State-employed attorney to help develop and enforce environmental laws. He was chief legal counsel with the Kentucky State Highway Department and retired in 1987 as a federal administrative law judge for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

As well as serving as a trustee of Cumberland College, he was a trustee for the Kentucky Baptist Foundation and the Kentucky Independent College Foundation. A longtime member of Hurstbourne Baptist Church, he served as a deacon and adult Sunday School teacher.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn Jean Russell Lamkin; children, Elaine Lamkin, William Arthur Lamkin III, Jane Fausz and Nancy Birdsong,; grandchildren, Daniel, Andrew and Thomas Williams and Alexander and Emily Birdsong; and a brother, Howard Lamkin.

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R. Michael (Mike) Duncan, ’71, former chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC, was on hand to introduce his friend of nearly forty years, Karl Rove.

Ward Correll, a leading businessman and philanthropist in Somerset, is president of Tradeway, Inc., Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. and Tradwind Shopping Center, Inc.

Dr. Dale Henry, an educator, motivational speaker and self-described “edu-tainer” is founder and president of Your Best Unlimited, Inc., a Tennessee-based training company.

Jesse (Jess) T. Correll is founder and board chair for First Southern Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of First Southern National Bank, and president of The River Foundation, which supports Christ-centered organizations, locally and worldwide.

Jon Westbrook, from Oldham County, is the owner and CEO of East and Westbrook Construction Company, Inc., Pearce Ready Mix Concrete, Inc. and several other related real estate and construction companies.

Elmer Whitaker, president and CEO of Whitaker Bank Corporation, created Whitaker Foundation, Inc., organized exclusively for religious, charitable and educational purposes.

Dr. J. Charles Smiddy, Cumberlands trustee and philanthropist, worked at the Knoxville-based White Lily Foods Company for 43 years and retired as the vice president of consumer sales.

Sadly, Dr. Smiddy passed away in June.

Today’s Economy”

Karl Rove, former adviser to President George W. Bush, was the speaker for the fifth annual Center for Excellence in Leadership event, which was held in April.

Six regional business leaders were honored at the event, which is sponsored each year by the Forcht Group of Kentucky. The six individuals, Ward Correll, Dr. Dale Henry, Jesse Correll, J. Charles Smiddy, Elmer Whitaker and Jon Westbrook, received awards, presented by Dr. Taylor and Rove, to honor their leadership and entrepreneurial spirit.

During his address on “Leadership in Today’s Economy,” Rove often referred to the award winners as examples of the kind of leadership necessary to help our nation succeed. He also cited numerous historical examples of individuals, often unlikely ones, who stepped up and made a difference.

“The greatness of America is to be found in the acts of each one of these men, and each one of us is called to give; to serve someone in need; to serve a cause greater than self, to give as an American citizen to our great country,” Rove stated emphatically. “That’s what America’s about. And, as long as we have that spirit, as long as [we have] institutions like this, as long as in our families and our friendships and our fellowships, we find a way to encourage that spirit, then this country is going to remain exactly what it is; not only the greatest nation on the face of the planet, but the greatest nation in the history of the world.”

Rove is the former deputy chief of staff and senior adviser to President George W. Bush; the author of “Courage and Consequence;” a Fox News contributor; a columnist for Newsweek; and the writer of a weekly op-ed piece for the Wall Street Journal.

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Douglas Wayne Smith, ’94, is a part-time student in biochemistry at University New Mexico and works as a part-time, chemistry/ biology tutor and an instructor at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque.

Leslie Brent West and his wife Karen G. Manning West, ’94, B.S., ’97, M.A., live in Corbin, where he teaches Mathematics at Corbin High School and is assistant basketball coach for the boys’ team. Karen is Special Projects Curriculum supervisor for Corbin Independent Schools and co-chair of the Advisory Council for Kentucky 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

Molly Amelia Edwards Shockey, ’95, resides in West Alexandria, Ohio with her husband, Pat and three children: Mattie, 14, Sammy,12, and Cooper,9. She has been a Kindergarten teacher at Camden Elementary in Camden, Ohio for 13 years.

Michael Alan Griebe, ’96, lives in Versailles with his wife and their son Ashton Jensen, born January 28, 2010.

Jeff Townsley, ’96, was named chief student services officer for Greeneville (Tenn.) City Schools this summer. He earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from East Tennessee State University in 2005, and he is the former assistant principal of Greeneville Middle School. Townsley and his wife Brandi have two children, a daughter Ali, 11, and a son Walker, 7.

Nancy Kessler Lane, ’97, and Michelle Duty McKelvy, ’98, became National Board certified teachers this year.

They traveled to Frankfort in March and Photo Submitted were recognized by the House and the Senate for their achievement.

Hon. Jackie Steele, ’98, is Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 27th judicial circuit, appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear in 2008. Steele earned his juris doctorate at Salmon Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, and he serves on the 28

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Allison Wedding Lay, ’99, and her husband Victor Lay welcomed their first child, Caroline Capri on July 15, 2009. They live in Powell, Tenn., where Allison is currently the senior product manager for DeRoyal, the company where she has worked Photo Submitted since June 1999.

2000’s Layla Wright, class of 2000, completed her B.S. and earned an M.Ed at East Tennessee State University. She currently serves as disability program navigator for the Alliance for Business and Training (AB&T) in Johnson City, Tenn. Hoping to inspire other young women who need to “find their wings,” she published her first book of poetry in Feb. 2010.

London, Kentucky with her husband and their daughter Victoria Paige Ramalho.

Darius “Dee” Ward, ’01 and Laura Denney Ward, ’01, were recently appointed by the SBC International Mission Board as missionaries in Allegre, Brazil. They are the parents of Camden, 5, Tanner, 3, and Dristen, who was born in June 7, 2010. Fellow alumni and friends may follow Photos their Submitted mission at: http://www.wardsinbrazil.blogspot.com.

Nina Lois Hall Shotwell, ’03, and David Bradford-Ross Shotwell, ’03, reside in Louisville, where Nina is employed in the residential department of Louisville Independent Case Management.

Simeon Phillip Hodges, ’00, and his wife, Melody live in Westerville, Ohio with their two children. Simeon is a medical physicist at Mount Carmel Health System.

Joshua Daniel Benton, ’04, lives in Frankfort with his wife Emily and their son Silas Joshua Benton, who was born on January 26, 2010, adopted by the Bentons on May 11, 2010. Joshua is the economic development manager for the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Bluegrass Skills Corporation, and he is the youth minister at East Frankfort Baptist Church.

Benjamin Andrew Harper , ’00, and his wife, Susanna Kelley Harper, ’00, live in Powell, Tenn. with their two daughters, Kendall Grace and Meredith.

Carol Ruth Kieffer Tudor, ’05,and her husband, Jeremiah Tudor, ’03, reside in Georgetown with their son Eli David Tudor born June 6, 2009.

Emily Jean Vought Judd, ’00, lives in Ocala, Fla., with her husband Millard and their first child Millard Ray Judd, IV, who was born January 17, 2010.

Brandy Amber Smith Hill, ’05, resides in Marietta, Ga., with her husband and two children.

Janet Lynn Breese Jones, ’00, and her husband, John A. Jones,’00, live in Inverness, Fla., with their three children, Jessica, Jackson and Julia.

Darla Lynn Stittums Nelson, ‘00, resides in Lafollette, Tennessee with her husband, Chad and their four children, Keegan 3 ½ , Justin and Johnathon both 11 and Jalah 9 ½.

Tammy Lee Allen Ramalho, ’00, lives in

Dedra Burke Duty, ’06, has moved to Hamilton, Ala., where she works as a communications writer with the worldwide Ramp Ministry. Dedra and her husband have a baby due in October.

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a y f o r d Watts, ’63, has a habit of saying, “I believe I could do that.” Although he spent his career of 36 years in the classrooms of Cumberland College, he now is busily “un-retired” at Paint Creek Farm and Pottery in Whitley County, continually taking on new endeavors.

Rayford and his wife, D. June Queener Watts, ’62, purchased the farm, comprised of approximately 100 acres, in 1998, when they began working on their beautiful, unique home and the many outbuildings that lend the farm its charm.

In 1973, Rayford was a professor of English at Cumberland who had attended craft fairs, watched potters and decided, “I believe I could do that.” He saved up the money for a wheel, and his first venture, Indian Mountain Pottery, in Jellico, was born. Since then, he and June operated Briar Creek Pottery before landing on the banks of Paint Creek.

“We just found our way,” says Rayford about how they learned the business and the necessary skills to produce the beautiful, functional pieces they create. “We mix all the glaze colors ourselves, experimenting until we find what we want.” He turns, glazes and fires the pieces, and June does the sculptural embellishments.

From the very beginning, they found a market for their creations. Rayford and June first attended many craft fairs and shows to sell their wares, but now they are content to have people come to them. Their signature pieces can be seen in the whimsical, cozy gallery that they built themselves and adorned with a fanlight window from the elementary school June attended in Jellico, Tenn., and stained glass windows from their former home in Jellico and from their earlier pottery business. However, they do not keep regular hours, “We’re just not shop people,” said Rayford.

Producing about 2,300 pieces a year, Paint Creek Pottery creates many of those pieces for Cumberlands’ president, Dr. Jim Taylor, who presents pieces of pottery to special friends of the University each year at Christmas.

Coming from a family of artisans, (His grandfather was a furniture maker and woodworker, and his brother also works in wood.) Rayford, too, has a gift for designing and building with wood; a fact that is evident in the home, barn, studio, garage and chicken house, which he and June have built in addition to the gallery. “We’re pretty frugal and like to scrounge things and put them to new uses,” he says of the interesting windows and special gingerbread touches that show up in all the farm’s buildings.

A native of Perry County, Rayford grew up in an unusual community in Indiana, nicknamed “Little Hazard,” where almost everyone was from one of a few counties in Eastern Kentucky. His family, like so many from the region, had found it necessary to move away to find employment. His high school basketball team had only one member who was an Indiana native. So, although he grew up in a “northern” state, his upbringing, attitudes and family life had a distinctly Appalachian flavor.

Recently, Rayford has discovered yet another talent. In 2005, he began taking guitar lessons from Virgil Bowlin, ’97. Then in the fall of 2009, he decided to try his hand at songwriting, again saying, “I believe I could do that.” Since then he has written dozens of

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songs. Some are humorous; some concern today’s economic situation; some are about heartbreak, or family or love; and some combine any or all of these themes, but they all reflect Rayford’s unique, yet truly Appalachian view of the world.

“You know, everyone who writes a song wants to make a cd as a record of what he’s accomplished,” said Rayford. “So, I asked Virgil to sing the songs I’ve written, and now we’ve made volumes one through three of ‘Virgil Sings Rayford,’ with Virgil doing vocals and accompaniment on several different instruments. I help out a little. We’re now working on our fourth cd.”

Rayford and June are the parents of one daughter, Rayford and June Watts Julia, and enjoy having her and their grandson, Alec, visit them, “Up on Paint Creek,” where Rayford continues to find new ways to express his creativity. It only requires the confidence to believe in his ability.

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ALUMNI NEWS ENGAGEMENTS, MARRIAGES AND ANNIVERSARIES 1950’s Jerry Hummel, ’58, and Lib Sutton Hummel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Orange, Texas, on June 28, 2009. They were married on June 28, 1959, at First Baptist Church of Williamsburg.

Dr. Jerry Lowrie, ’58, and Helen Arvilla Lowrie, ’81, announce their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2010.

1960’s Bob, ’65, and Carolyn Underwood,’ 65, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 23, 2010, with a celebration at Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg.

1980’s Charles W. Smith, Jr., ’88, and Dinah Bates Smith, ’88, announce their 20th wedding anniversary. They said their vows the first time in October, 1989.

1990’s Joe Allen Fuson, ’98, and Kimberly Sue Creech announce their marriage on June 6, 2009.

Melissa Stokes, ’90, announces her marriage to Mickey Bradam on January 30, 2010, at the Jellico United Methodist Church in Jellico, Tennessee. The bride is a registered nurse at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee, and the groom is currently employed at Denso Manufacturing in Maryville, Tennessee.

Michael Mark Sztanyo, ’97, and Heather Ghent were married on January 4, 2003.

They reside in Florence with their four children, David, born April 4, 2004; Marisa, born January 9, 2006; Joseph, born September 23, 2007 and Hallie, born August 24, 2009.

Christy Nicole Taylor, Class of ’98, and Glen Casey Sears announce their marriage of June 27, 2009. Christy is a registered nurse employed at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and Casey is a speech pathologist with the Whitley County School System.

2000’s Heather Evelyn Turner Miles, ’00, announces her marriage on July 19, 2009.

Tammy Lee Allen Ramalho, ’00, announces her marriage of October 18, 2009. Tammy and her husband are living in London, Kentucky with their new baby.

Sheridan Duncan Satterly, ’04, was married to Jeremiah Satterly on October 3, 2009. The newlyweds are now residing in Danville, Kentucky.

a member of the Kentucky National Guard and a student at Eastern Kentucky University, is employed by Logan’s Welding.

Kristin Brooke Hall, ’08, and Stuart Grant Mack, ’09, were married July 25, 2009, at Camp Nathanael in Emmalena. They reside in Williamsburg.

Laura Asher Johnson Curry, ’08, and Justin Lee Curry II said their vows on June 22, 2010. Laura is the daughter of Paul and Paula Johnson,’74, of Baxter. The happy couple lives in Baxter..

Brittany Lachelle O’Neal, ’05, and James Christopher Reid were married May 22, 2010. Following her graduation, Brittany earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Eastern Kentucky University.

Lieutenant William George Truett, ’08, and Rachel Miranda Cox were married December 20, 2008. The couple resides in Fort Hood, Texas, where William is stationed with the United States Army.

Monica Sue Miller, ’06, and Randy Gene Love were married June 20, 2009. Randy is a 2009 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received a degree in middle school education.

Aaron Joseph Jeffries, ’08, and Danielle Leanne Crum were married August 29, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, Kentucky. Aaron is a student at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. The couple resides in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee

Katie Ann Houck Barnes, ’07, and Nathan Barnes, ’06, were married May 30, 2009. The happy couple lives in Louisville, Kentucky.

Lindsay Blair Pace, ’07, and Daniel Wesley Lowe, ’08, were married September 5, 2009.

Darren Thomas Stepp ,’07, and Jessica Bentley Stepp, ’07, said their vows on May 30, 2009, and they reside in Kingston, Georgia.

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Erica Lynn Satterfield, ’08, and Marcus Anthony Thornton were married August 29, 2009.

Erica is employed with Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center. Her husband,

Jordan Elise Patton, ’08, and Tyler Skiles announce their marriage.

Jonathan Andrew Fister, ’08, and Elizabeth Nicole Risner (’09) were married June 20, 2009 at First Baptist Church of New Lebanon, Ohio.

Brent Michael Foley, ’09, and Bethany Nan Gibbs were married May 1, 2010 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Melissa Faye Powers, ’09, and Alec Jacob Day were married January 2, 2010, in the Gatliff Chapel on University of the Cumberlands’ campus with the reception following in the Grace Crum Rollins Center.

Jessica Danielle Penley, ’09, and Denvil Ray Davis were married June 13, 2009 at the Robinson Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Jessica is employed by the Laurel County Board of Education, and her husband, a student of the Laurel River Baptist Seminary Extension, works at Lowe’s Home Improvement.

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CLASS NOTES 1930’s Lorine Compton Trosper, ’39, a retired Lexington teacher, was honored in 2009 for her outstanding career.

Thank you to the many alumni who submit information for the Alumni News section of the Cumberland Today. We enjoy sharing your news. If you have something to submit, please complete and return the form below, or email your news to alumni@ ucumberlands.edu.

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1950’s Carolyn Yvonne Lovitt Bell, ’53, of Smyrna, Tenn.is a retired subrogation specialist with Permanent General Insurance. A retired piano teacher, she has been the church organist for 51 years. She and her husband Jack M. Bell have three children, Earl, Cathy and John 1960’s James Garland Bridges, ’62, retired in 2007 and lives in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Louisville and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, then served as an American Baptist pastor in Indiana, Iowa and Kansas. Reverend Bridges served 12 years as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Salina, Kansas, and now serves as an interim pastor for the American Baptist Central Region. His current assignment is First Baptist Church of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Former Cumberland track and field coach, Gordon Bocock, ’67now USATF officials certification chair for Kentucky, pictured with KHSAA Track Official of the Year Tim Henderlight,’71, who ran for Coach Bocock in the late 60’s and early 70’s.

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1970’s Photo Submitted Darryl Wilder, ’70, who was Middlesboro Independent School System superintendent for 12 years, retired in June 2009. After 39 years in Middlesboro education, he is looking forward to spending some time with his grandson.

Christine Marie Maraist Neuner, ’71, and David Neuner, ’71, live in Williamsburg.

They have two children Nikole and Nathalie and three grandchildren, Amelia, Ian and Phillip. Christine retired after 38 years as a teacher in Iberia Parish, La. A member of the National Writing Project and Freedom Writer Teachers, she is now a Cumberlands graduate student.

ALUMNI NEWS Kevin Flora, ’09, and Candace Mack, ’10, were married June 5th, 2010 at Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg, KY. Candace will attend University of Kentucky College of Dentistry this fall, and Kevin is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at University of Kentucky. The happy couple resides in Lexington.

Zachary Marshall Jacobs, ’09, and Holly Amanda Stroud (current graduate student) were married June 20, 2009, at Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg. A 2007 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Holly is an English teacher at Whitley County High School.

She is the daughter of Floyd, ’74, and Geraldine Stroud, ’75. Mr. Stroud is the track and cross country coach at Cumberlands.

Shonda Wood, ’09, and Joshua Powers (current student) were married May 22, 2010, at Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg. Joshua is employed by Maiden Drug Pharmacy, and Shonda is employed by University of the Cumberlands.

Stephanie Dawn Rogers, ’09, and Andrew Jordan Greer were married July11, 2009.

The groom is a 2009 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a major in Criminal Justice.

Amy Shemwell, ’09, and John Steely, ’09, were married July 24, 2010 at Trenton Baptist Church in Trenton. Amy is an administrative assistant at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, and John is a math teacher and boys’ basketball coach at Williamsburg Middle School.

Ryan Scott Reed, ’09, and Jennifer Thoele, ’10 were married in May. Ryan currently serves as a graduate assistant in the English department while working toward his master’s degree at Cumberlands.

Kayla Michelle Dupier, 09, and Adam Christopher Adkins, ’10, were married July 18, 2009. Kayla is the daughter of Chuck, ’96, and Jo Canada Dupier, ’96, MBA, ’10.

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Jessica Lee Ellen Bailey, ’10, and James Riley Perkins were married July 31, 2010, at Tannery Hollow Missionary Baptist Church in Jellico, Tennessee. Jessica is the daughter of William and Kathy Bailey (secretary Education Department).

Nicki Maxey, 2010, and Martin Bryant were married May 22, 2010 at Faith Assembly of God in London. Nicki is currently employed by the Whitley County Board of Education, and Martin is employed by Firestone.

Patrick Snyder Hammond (current graduate student) and Kelly Ann Hargis a current student at University of Kentucky announce their engagement. Patrick, a 2007 graduate of Western Kentucky University is currently pursuing a master’s degree in elementary education at University of the Cumberlands. He is employed by Bowling Green Independent Schools.

Magan Goins (current student) and Caleb McEndree were married December 12, 2009, at Grace on the Hill in Corbin.

Magan is employed with Forcht Bank of Williamsburg, and Caleb, employed by the Whitley County Detention Center, is also a PV2 soldier with the United States National Guard. The couple resides in Whitley County.

FOND FAREWELLS FACULTY/STAFF Mary Ruth Arnett, 92, of Williamsburg, passed away March 12, 2010. She was the daughter of the late J.D. and Ida Hagan Stanfield. A graduate of Elmwood Academy in Perryville, Campbellsville Jr. College and Western Kentucky State College, she taught elementary school in Menifee County and Paintsville City School and served as the cataloguing librarian at Pikeville College before assuming that role at Cumberland College. A member of First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, for 50 years, the VotaVita Sunday School Class, the Atkins-Ellison Circle and the Williamsburg Woman’s Club, she is survived by her son Barry Arnett of Rockholds and her daughter Vickie Hollen of Williamsburg.

Eva Allen Hendrickson, former resident of Williamsburg and former faculty member at Cumberland College, passed away May 9, 2005, at Westminster Health Care Center in Clarksville, Indiana. She was a member of the Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church of Louisville; a member of the William Whitley Chapter of the NSDAR; a fifty-year member of the Order of The Eastern Star, a former member of the Women’s Club of Cumberland College, a member of the Williamsburg Women’s Club and a Kentucky Colonel.She is survived by three daughters, Frankie H. Little, Jeffersonville, Ind., Laura Jean Jackson, Corbin, and May Sue Campbell, Bardstown.

1930’s Elizabeth Arbuckle, ’36, 93, passed away April 8, 2010, at Telford Terrace in Richmond.

She attended Cumberland College and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University. Mrs. Arbuckle is survived by two daughters, Martha Exline and Betsy Ney, both of Richmond; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren and two nieces.

Lois Gatliff King, ’36, passed away at her home in College Station, Texas, on March 20, 2010. Mrs. King graduated as valedictorian from both Meadow Creek High School and Cumberland College. She and her husband, Dr. General “Gene” King, moved to College Station, Texas, where he joined Texas A & M University in the Animal Science Department.

Dr. Manuel P. Romero, ’35, passed away June 29, 2009. He was a retired pharmacist in Miami, Fla. 1940’s Doris J. Beck Alford, ’43, age 87, passed away February 3, 2010, at her home in Erwin, Tenn.. She is survived by five children: Allen Stephen Alford, Macon, Ga.; Donald E. Alford, Johnson City, Tenn.; Rob Alford, Erwin, Tenn.; Teresa Lewis and Janice Hughes both of Erwin, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Cleda Vesta Vanderpool Brockus, ’48, Moulton, Iowa, passed away February 27, 2010 in Rock Hill, S. C. She is survived by

ALUMNI NEWS one brother, Cecil Vanderpool, Lorrain, Ohio; three daughters, Elizabeth Smith, Plano, Texas; Rachel Miller, Wylie, S.C. and Deborah Zugg, Mystic, Iowa; and two sons, Gerald and Frank Brockus, Moulton, Iowa.

Vivian Siler Delph, ’45, passed away several years ago. She was from Williamsburg.

Rufus Varon Halcomb, ’44, 92, of Gainesville, Fla., passed away June 1, 2010, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. He is survived by his daughter Ruth Spore, Scottville; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren and sister, Roberta Hall.

Robert E. “Bob” Loper, ’48, 85, of Tampa, Fla., passed away March 22, 2010. A WWII U. S. Navy veteran and retired bank examiner, Mr. Loper was a substitute teacher with Hillsborough County Public Schools until the age of 84. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Tampa and the Egypt Temple Shrine. He is survived by his nephews, Bill Loper, Denver, Co. and Terry L. Loper, Lebanon.

John G. McAllister, ’47, passed away November 30, 2009.

1950’s Bertie Jenkins Bostic, ’58, passed away at her home in Clinton, Tenn., on January 30, 2010. Ms. Bostic taught school for several years in Campbell County, Tenn., and at the Daniel Arthur Rehabilitation Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn., for 27 years. After the center closed she taught special education students at Lake City Elementary School until her retirement in 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl Bostic Scarboro, Augusta, Ga., and Jo Ellen Bostic Emert, Norris, Tenn., and one son, Paul “Jenks” Bostic, Andersonville, Tenn.

Oren Lee Collins, Jr., ’56, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away May 6, 2010 at Peabody Retirement Community. He graduated from Cumberland College and Ohio Northern University with bachelor degrees and received his master’s degree in bionucleonics from Purdue University. He worked as a financial planner with Money

Concepts for 20 years and retired in 2004.

Opal Louise Carr Freeman, ’53, of Williamsburg, passed away May 17, 2010, at the Williamsburg Nursing Home. She is survived by her son Gregory Freeman of Williamsburg; one sister, Clara Mae Dudek of Livonia, Mich., and one brother, Donald Carr of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mrs. Pauline Fuson, ’50, from Frakes, Kentucky is deceased.

Margaret S. Gillespie, ’50’s, age 77, from Lexington, passed away March 20, 2010.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years Raymond H. Gillespie; two sons, Steven R. Gillespie of Lexington and Bruce H. Gillespie of O’Fallon, Ill.; five grandsons, one granddaughter and one greatgranddaughter.

William “Bill” K. Howard, ’57, age 70, from Nicholasville, passed away January 6, 2008, at the Hospice Care Center. A U.S. Army Korean War veteran, he held a B.S. degree in engineering and was an architectural consultant for his own company, Certified Open Consultants. He is survived by a son, Randall Howard, a daughter, Robin M. Wagoner, two grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Lula Belle Tiller Kirkland, ‘50’s, age 77, passed away July 11, 2010. She served as a librarian at Athens Elementary School for many years and she was an avid bird watcher and a member of The Iris Society. She is survived by her son Samuel Kirkland, Jr. of Lexington, three siblings, Shirley Tiller,’56, Middlesboro; Morris Tiller, Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Betty Tiller of Pineville; and three grandchildren.

attended Cumberland College and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics from Carson-Newman College. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Myrtle Dixon Powers, two sons, Michael and Seth and two daughters, Angela and Jennifer.

Jack R. Stearns, ’56, 75, from Louisville, passed away April 7, 2010. He was retired from General Electric and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He also attended Eastern Kentucky University and earned a Master of Science degree from University of Louisville. A licensed, professional, mechanical engineer, Mr. Stearns was a member of the Gaslight Writers of Jeffersontown and the Louisville Poets Guild. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sarah Schumann Stearns, daughter Katheryn Stearns Ohkubo, son Jack Martin Stearns, a brother, three nieces and three grandsons.

Donald Thomas, ’54, from Pine Knot passed away in 1994.

Lonnie E. Watters, ’52, from Waco passed away November 11, 2009.

1960’s Eugene M. Ur, ‘60’s, who passed away in 2006, was married to Linda Jean Partin Bryan, ’68.

Gifford Lee, ’60, of Frankfort passed away suddenly June10, 2009.

Marcella Logan, ’50, from Newton, Iowa, passed away July 4, 1996.

Priscilla B. McCoy, ’60, age 71, of Frankfort, formerly of Bell County, Ky., and Claiborne County, Tenn., passed away April 14, 2010, at Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington.

She is survived by her husband, Charles McCoy, her mother, Virginia Goodin Brown of Pineville, daughter Kimberly Halbert of Knoxville, Tenn., and son Mark Lester of Frankfort.

Betty Payne, ’52, from Maceo, Kentucky, passed away October 17, 2008.

Doris Reeves Canady, ’62, from Kokomo, Indiana is deceased.

Eugene ‘Geno’ Powers, ’55, from Jacksonville, Fla., passed away February 18, 2010. Born in Mount Ash in 1931, Mr. Powers served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was held as a prisoner of war for three years. After the war he

Esley Ann Brennenstuhl, ’62, age 68, passed away October 4, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. She is survived by her husband Phil Brennenstuhl, ’63, of Corbin; one son, Brent Brennenstuhl, Bowling Green; Summer 2010 CumberlandToday

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James Wright, ’63, 71, from Richwood, Ohio, passed away December 30, 2009, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He held a master’s degree in education from Xavier University and furthered his education at Bowling Green State University and Wright State University. A member of Mt. Carmel #303 F&AM, Valley of Columbus AASR, Aladdin Shrine, the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Buckeye Association of School Administrators, Ohio and Union County Retired Teacher Association and the OSU Rebounders Club, he is survived by his wife of 40 years Mary Linda Surber Wright, and his sister, Lora Mae Groves, Detroit, Mich.

Alvis Mitchell Privett, ’64, from Revelo,

survived by her husband, Samuel Phillips; two daughters, Stephanie Jones and Claudia Clell Willard Metcalf,’ 64, age 66, of Pope and three granddaughters, Jessica and Harlan, Kentucky, passed away December Emily Jones and Lindsey Pope.

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Betty Jo Miracle Bryant, ’66, 64, from Kenneth Mack Washam, ’65, passed away Middlesboro, Tenn., passed away March 20, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville, October 5, 2009.

Tenn. A retired school teacher with the Fred Cox, ’65, 91, passed away February Middlesboro School system, she is survived 9, 2010, at Central Baptist Hospital in by her sister Linda Charles Bray of Frakes; Lexington. He is survived by his wife of 70 niece, Kathy Bray Partin; great nephew, years, Martha Shelton Cox; two daughters, Charles Victor Charlie Partin of Frakes; Freda Simpson and Brenda Greer; four special friend, Gerald Cool of Harrogate, grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two Tenn.; family friend, Jerry Halcomb and step great grandchildren, one sister, two several aunts and uncles. brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Vera Arvin, ’67, from Baltimore, Md., is Genive Keith Phillips, ’65, age 71, of deceased.

Monticello, passed away January 24, 2010, after a short illness with cancer. She is passed away October 19, 2009.

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Eddie Archer, ’72, is from Jellico, Tenn., and the history of his hometown has always intrigued him. However, it was not until he retired from his teaching career that he had the opportunity to combine that interest with his love of words to create his first book, The Day the Earth Shook.

In 1906, there were two Jellicos—Tennessee and Kentucky, until September 21, when a railroad car filled with dynamite exploded at the railroad station on the Kentucky side, resulting in nine deaths, more than 200 injuries and homelessness for at least 500 residents. When a newspaper story about the 100th anniversary of the event brought it to Archer’s attention, he decided to write a book about the event and its catastrophic effect on the community.

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Archer, who went on to earn his master’s degree at University of Tennesee, has been a teacher at Boston in Whitley County, Ky.; at Newcomb High School near Jellico and he retired as an English teacher at Jellico Elementary School.

“Kids love to write,” says Archer. “I enjoyed the challenge of teaching them good writing.” He retired to spend more time on his own writing, and has been working on a sequel to The Day the Earth Shook. He continues to seek personal stories from diaries, letters and the families of those who experienced the event and its aftermath. He has also begun another project, which focuses on other regional, life-changing events and the lives of influential individuals who have had a profound effect on the area that he and his wife Vickie Nayles Archer, ’85, call home.

ALUMNI NEWS Wayne Leitch, ’67, age 66, from Knoxville, Tenn., passed away at his home July 17, 2010, after a lengthy bout with cancer. A retired accountant from Merita Bakery/ Interstate Brands Corporation, he is survived by two sons, Greg Leitch and Britton Leitch of Knoxville.

Chester Osborne, ’67, age 71, passed away March 26, 2007. He also attended University of Kentucky, Wright State University and Xavier University of Ohio, where he received his master’s degree and specialist degree. He taught in Ohio Schools and retired in 1987 as a high school guidance counselor in Springboro, Ohio. Following retirement, he worked as an educational issues writer for the Middletown Journal. A lifetime member of the National Teachers Association, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Lincoln Masonic Lodge # 137 of Middletown, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Reba Jewel Osborne; three brothers, Jack of Harriman, Tenn., Joe of Harlan and Ron of Winchester.

1970’s Jerry Eggenberger, ’70’s, age 68, of Jackson, Tenn., passed away April 29, 2010, at his home. He attended Clear Creek Baptist College, Cumberland College and Trinity College & Seminary, and was ordained to the partial ministry by Second Baptist Church of Union City, Tenn. He is survived by his wife Betty Eggenberger; two sons, David Lee Eggenberger and John Russell Eggenberger; one daughter Amy Bentley; one sister, two half brothers and seven grandchildren.

James Matthew “Matt” Renfro, ’70, 61, of Hollansburg, Ohio, passed away April 2, 2010, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. A native of Southeastern Kentucky, he did graduate work at the University of Dayton. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Verna Ann Gray Renfro, his son James Thomas and sister Nancy Kay Renfro Bowling.

Hazel Faye Rose White, ’71, age 60, of Upton, passed away June 7, 2010, at Norton Pavilion in Louisville. A native of

Williamsburg, she was a retired teacher with the Hardin County Schools. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Louis White, son Chris White, daughter Tiffany Jones, brothers, Tony Rose and Wayne Rose.

Marlyn Randle Bryant, ’72, of Bethel, Ohio passed away in 2008.

David L. Crocker, ’72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on April 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Viola Hay Crocker, and mother, Virginia Mae Crocker; and children, Martha Crocker, Randy Urban, Jr. and George Crocker.

Raymond D. Sanders, Jr., ’74, from Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on June 27, 2010, at University of Kentucky Samaritan Hospital. A native of Williamsburg, he was a retired respiratory therapist at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

John Hurst, ’76, passed away on August 10, 2009.

2000’s Pamela Lou Napier Peters, ’01, of Williamsburg, passed away February 14, 2010, at Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, Kentucky. A member of Main Street Baptist Church, she was a former teacher at Williamsburg City School. She graduated from Knox Central High School, Union College and Cumberland College.

Mrs. Peters is survived by her husband Gary L. Peters, Jr. and her daughter Brittani Jo Lynn Peters.

Thomas Peter Blumette, Jr, current student, 21, from Cookeville, Tenn., passed away March 11, 2010, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. A graduate of South Oldham High School in Crestwood, he played football for the Patriots. Tommy is survived by his parents, Thomas Blumette, Sr., Williamsburg, and Janet Susan Hobby Blumette, Cookeville, Tenn.; three sisters, Jamie Lewis, Rebekah Blumette and Ashley Blumette, and his grandmother, Lucille Blumette.

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ENABLED NOT DISABLED When Hans Wortman, ’89, was born, his parents were told that by the age of ten he would be a “vegetable,” because there was no available medicine to stabilize his epileptic seizures. In spite of learning difficulties, he succeeded in school. The son of independent missionaries, he became a Christian at the age of eight.

“God has blessed me and has reminded me various times in my life that He looks at our heart.” said Wortman.

Wortman, whose uncle, Dr. Harold Wortman, served as a professor of music at Cumberlands, and his aunt, Lois, was head librarian, pursued a major in religion with a minor in psychology. He has been married for twelve years.

Although Wortman has faced many difficulties in his life, including a serious assault by ten juveniles who escaped from a corrections facility “I could have sued for what they did; however, I forgave and prayed for them, and God still took care of me. God enables our lives for a purpose, and each day we live is a gift from Him,” said Wortman.

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Photo submitted by Marcella Faulkner Mountjoy, ’41 Cumberland College/Highland College, Williamsburg, Kentucky, in front of the Old Gray Brick Building (known today as the Bennett Building) circa 1920.

Pictured: Katie Powers, Mary J. Slusher, Walter Brown, Ike (sp?) Golden, A.J. Skeen, Caleb Davis, Lucie Turell, Myrtle Burnett, Bettie Meadows, Margaret Stephens, Evie Bunch, Willie Rains, Ezra Rains, Rita Walker, Francis Parker, Nina Miller, Ethel Stines, Newman Campbell, Mattie Cooper, Nona Rickett, Emily Calloway, Letha Chitwood, Rossetta Reid, Mary Shipley, G.T. Jones, ? Wilder, S.S. Harp, ? Kelsey, ? Alsip, Elizabeth Norman, Cynthia Byers (sp? Boyd), ? Swan, Maggie Smith, ? Lovitt, ? Caddell, ?

West, Harrison Campbell, ? Gilreath, ? Smith, ? Richardson, ? Jones, D.O. Siler, Eva Moore, Osa Meadors, Mary Harrison, Maggie Stinson, Hattie Patrick, Ida Hill, Hannah McFarland, Janie Carr, Mrs. O.L. Arnold, Minnie ?, Nannie Tour, Cletta Burnett, Iva Carter, Albert Baird, Everett ?, Armilla Byrd, Sylvia Harris Wood.

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MOVIE ON THE LAWN UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS HOMECOMING OCTOBER 2, 2010 Band Practice Field (near Hutton School of Business) Bring a blanket or lawn chair *In case of rain event will be in the Rollins Center.

TOY STORY 3 (fIREWORKS BEGIN AT 8:30 P.M. FOLLOWED BY MOVIE)

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ALUMNI ARTS SPOTLIGHT

Jennifer McBay Barry’01 Jennifer Barry, ’01, is a writer. She writes thousands of words every day, so she is rarely without a keyboard close at hand. However, as much as she enjoys writing, at Cumberlands she pursued a major in vocal performance and seemed well on her way to an opera career.

But, an automobile accident four days before she departed for New York to pursue her dream resulted in her following a different career path. Four months later, out of her leg brace, she met Liam Barry, an Irishman who became her husband, and whose homeland became the setting for her debut novel, The Kingdom, published in 2009.

Photo Submitted “I wrote my first book at age twelve; now I laugh to think about it, but there’s something about losing myself in another world I’ve created.” said Barry. “I once expressed myself through music, and now I express myself through words.”

Following the adventures of Rioghan, Prince of Fairies, who falls in love with the daughter of an opera singer, the novel relies heavily upon the author’s experience as a singer and her classes at Cumberlands. Using Irish history and mythology as a springboard, Barry mixed in some Greek and Roman mythology, some Biblical scripture and a dash of Arthurian legend. She pulled out some of her class notes and found them quite useful in developing her story.

“I loved my classes at Cumberland, and used knowledge I learned there,” she said. “I especially enjoyed Dr. Young’s class in Old Testament.” She also said that her minor in children’s literature had been most helpful to her writing.

Barry, who has taught English and music, maintains a blog and networks with new writers about becoming published. “I enjoy reaching new authors in a way that not only entertains but also helps them to reach their aspirations,” she says. She lives in Nashville with her husband Liam, and the sequel to The Kingdom will be released during the fall.

Jennifer Barry at the launch party for The Kingdom with the book’s illustrator, Aaron Jackson, who attended Cumberlands during his freshman year.

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ALUMNI CLASS AGENT EMAIL

Mrs. Marcella Faulkner Mountjoy Ms. Lola Miles Oliver Mr. Harry Siler Mr. Bob Cain Dr. Edsel West Mrs. Dorothy Meadors Morris Mr. Frank Burns Mr. Edgar Bryant Mr. Alvin Sharpe Mr. V. L. Stonecipher Mr. Richard “Dick� Koeniger Dr. Terry Dixon Dr. Tom Frazier Mr. Ray Lipps Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Donna Colegrove Ms. Linda Carter Mr. David Gay Mr. Floyd Stroud Mr. Bill Lyttle Mr. Richard Prewitt Mr. Alfred Apple Dr. Michael Smith Dr. Dennis Trickett Mr. David Rhodes Mr. Crayton Ellison Ms. Laura Keown Mr. Chris Keegan Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Lisa Jackson Mr. Craig Mack Mr. Russell Jones Dr. Wheeler Conover Mr. Jeff Davis Mrs. Denise Bender Sesler Mrs. Melanie Mackey Evans Mrs. Patti Mullins Dr. Paul Chitwood Mr. Mark Anderson Mr. Jeff Barker Ms. Melissa Irvin Mrs. Amy Jacobs Liddle Mrs. Jill Gross Arvanitis Mrs. Susan Rice Bradley Mr. Kenny McKinney Mr. Jonathan Childers Mr. Kevin Weihe Mr. Josh Moses Mrs. Alaina Allen Gibbs Mr. Joe Salvato Mrs. Jessica Anderson Shearer Ms. Katie Bowers Mr. Brandon Creech Mrs. Jordan Patton Skiles Ms. Brittney House Mr. Chris Felder

170joy@bellsouth.net lolamilesoliver@webtv.net harrysiler@yahoo.com bobc1012000@yahoo.com hannahwest@marykay.com bdmorris589@roadrunner.com fstormyb@aol.com edgarb@kih.net alvin.sharpe@ucumberlands.edu vstoneci@acs.ac dkoeniger@seidata.com drtpd@aol.com tom.frazier@ucumberlands.edu esquireco@earthlink.net michael.colegrove@ucumberlands.edu linda.carter@ucumberlands.edu dcgay@iwrkz.com floyd.stroud@ucumberlands.edu bill49ers07@yahoo.com richard.prewitt@whitley.kyschools.us drives@kih.net otridge@bellsouth.net dennis.trickett@ucumberlands.edu drhodes@thewalkercompany.com tellison2410@yahoo.com laura.keown@centre.edu CKe8009542@aol.com lisa.jackson@ucumberlands.edu mack7335@bellsouth.net tireruss@aol.com ewconover@yahoo.com jeffd@cedlexington.com denisesesler@bellsouth.net mevans@ortn.edu patti.mullins@whitley.kyschools.us pchitwood@fbcmw.org mark.anderson.goodz56@statefarm.com jkbarker@woh.rr.com melissa.irvin@ucumberlands.edu liddlehouse@gmail.com jillarvanitis@yahoo.com Susan.Bradley@homefederaltn.com KmcKinney9@yahoo.com jchilders@infocapsol.com keviny_14@yahoo.com alumni@ucumberlands.edu daisy_john8_32@hotmail.com cumberlandjoe@yahoo.com jessica.shearer@ucumberlands.edu awesomeangel_02@hotmail.com b20creech@hotmail.com jep2004@yahoo.com bhouse1256@ucumberlands.edu

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CRUISE BACK TO CUMBERLAND olarships

- Proceeds for Sch i Board of Directors (Sponsored by Alumn events) and alumni-related 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. ing iddy Entrance Build i Board REGISTRATION - Sm sweatshirts. Alumn ed od ho 2 of to win 1 mni Dinner PreAlu Free Gifts, Register in’s pta Ca & et -U-Can-Eat Buff Election/Voting. All Pick-up (s) ket Tic red iste reg 4:00 p.m.

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. - Dinner Options 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m ilies, Option 1 ffet for Students, Fam . All-U-Can-Eat Bu No Program r; ne Din al 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m orm Inf ell Campus Center . on and Alumni - Bosw picked up by 1:30 p.m ired. Tickets must be qu Re on ti *Reserva Saturday.

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Option 2 dents, Families, Mary McGaw Music rt nce Co t en rtm coming Buffet for Stu Music Depa . - 8:00 p.m. Home p.m ng 0 ti 4:0 Sea ral ne Ge erland Inn Free Admission and Alumni - Cumb 6-539-4105. mended by calling 60 der: om rec s on ti rva ese *R Children ages 4 & un ; .25 $5 2: on 9:00 p.m 5; Children ages 5-1 apel - Free Admissi Ch 0.9 $1 tliff s: Ga ult y Ad err e otb with meal exchang Headliner - Team Ro Free; Students: $4.00 3 on ti Op i Dinner . Captain’s Alumn 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m gram.

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‘65 , p.m 0 ‘60 s: 1:3 8:00 a.m. of Honored Classe ilding - Free Coffee on Bu niti nce cog tra Re En y idd ard i Bo REGISTRATION - Sm at sweatshirts. Alumn ‘00, ‘05 & ‘10. , President Emeritus to win 1 of 2 hooded Alumni Dinner tty Lentz Siegel, ‘50 Be er in’s Free Gifts - Register Dr. mb pta : Ca Me ker d ea an ard Sp et Bo ff i Keynote -U-Can-Eat Bu mni Awards & Alumn Election/Voting. All State University. Alu w esa nn p Ke k-u Pic Pre-registered Ticket by 1:30 p.m. on Installations L AT BRIAR s must be picked up OP OFF TO CARNIVA tion Required. Ticket DR rva D ese AN *R P K-U PIC SHUTTLE SERVICE Saturday Park CREEK PARK: t and at Briar Creek ee Str in Ma on nce .

Smiddy Entra 7:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m House - All Halls en Op ll Ha ce en sid Re rk Pa ek 8:30 a.m.

Cre ar Bri lk Registration Boswell 5K Run/Wa n up day of event.

8:30 p.m.

Practice Field 9 saves $5.00 or sig 4-0 9-2 by r iste reg on the Lawn - Band *Preeworks and Movie Fir ssee. Additional ne Ten e, ett oll 9:00 a.m. ek Park d by Pyro Shows, LaF Cre nte ar Bri ese s, Jellico, Tennessee) (Pr rt ork Sta ew lk Fir ’s Boswell 5K Run/Wa ed by Thunder Sam iation vid soc pro As s t en ork nm rew fi ver nt Go ovie: Toy Story 3 Sponsored by Stude s 4-12 Followed by: ***M ommended) n - FREE for kids age ket or lawn chair rec Future Alums Fun Ru an (bl Free Admission .

James H. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m ar Creek Park near of-Call Carnival - Bri Cumberlands Port), Taylor II Stadium ll & obstacle course atables (climbing wa zes, Pri st, Arti on **Food, Games, Infl llo Ba , Watts, Face Painting Pottery by Rayford off, and more Signing, Chili Cookok Bo w Ro Authors’ rk Pa s - Briar Creek rson.

All Alumni Reunion 9:00 a.m. $10 per pe - Briar Creek Park nt me rna Tou le Ho zes Corn d Cash Pri a.m. - T-shirt Toss an a.m.

Registration at 8:30 ar Creek Park - 11:00 Bri on cti Au ip rsh Cumberland Schola ilies ts, Alumni, and Their Fam rent Cumberland Studen The Annual Event for Cur *Charges apply. All dinner tickets must be purchased by September 17, 2010.

See price list on remisttance section or on the main Alumni & Student Weekend.

Web page: http://www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni/weekend/schedule10.pdf or call (606)539-4355. **In case of rain, Carnival will be in the Gatliff (IM) Gym. ***In case of rain, the movie will be held in the O. Wayne Rollins Center.

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9:30 p.m. - 10:30 a.m apel ip Service - Gatliff Ch Community Worsh ‘10 , Worship - Brent Foley Cabell, ‘01 Message - Michael up) ke(Convocation ma e All Area Residents Welcom

Campus Bookstore Hours: Friday: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ticket Information: call the Alumni Services Ticket Office: (606) 539-4355 General Information: call Alumni Services Office: (606) 539-4355 or Student Activities Office: (606) 539-4232

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