Cumberlands Alumni Magazine - Summer 2014

ALUMNI MAGAZINE Summer 2014

umberland Special 125th Anniversary Edition, Part III

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2014 - 2015 Save The Date Campus Events UNIVERSITY of the CUMBERLANDS

Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends Welcome Patriot Preview Day For Prospective Students and Families Saturday, October 11, 2014 Saturday, November 15, 2014 Saturday, February 28, 2015 Homecoming, Alumni & Student Weekend - 125th Anniversary Closing Celebration Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 26, 27 & 28, 2014 Homecoming Football Game 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 University of Pikeville vs University of the Cumberlands James H. Taylor, II Stadium Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon & Induction Ceremony Saturday, February 14, 2015 12:00 p.m. Luncheon in Boswell Campus Center, RSVP Required 606-539-4355 2:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs Campbellsville University Athletic Hall of Fame Auction in lobby of Rollins Center 4:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs Campbellsville University Inductions at halftime of the Men’s Game Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership Series Date, Time & Featured Speaker TBA Beginning February 1, 2015, Free Tickets by calling 606-539-4432 Graduation Day Commencement Exercises & 50th Class Reunion Saturday, May 9, 2015 8:00 a.m. Golden & Silver Reunion Breakfast (1965 & 1990 Classes); Boswell Campus Center 10:00 a.m. Commencement & Golden March Tradition; O. Wayne Rollins Center

alumni director COMMENTARY Summer 2014

THE ALUMNI FACTOR Dear Alumni Family,

Over 125 years the Williamsburg Institute - Cumberland College - University of the Cumberlands has broadened the boundaries of the programs, policies, services, admissions, enrollment, requirements, standards, mission and alumni service area.

By doing so, the University today stands as a widely respected Regional University according to The Carnegie Foundation. The cover story The Alumni Factor serves to shed light on alumni success stories.

The accumulative history has allowed our constituencies to know us by varying degrees of involvement and understanding. These come through exposure of marketing, communications and personal experience. Self-study assessment and evaluation challenge the University to know what it is not, but perhaps more importantly, what it is becoming as a result of hard work and dedication to the mission. Do you find your alumni service among the following statements?

We are UNIVERSITY of the CUMBERLANDS . . .

• Not Gen. Washington, but we lead • Not Harvard, but we educate • Not Red Cross, but we provide medical services • Not Lincoln, but we stand tall from humble beginnings • Not Eiffel, but we build to last • Not Gandhi, but we enact social change • Not Thorpe, but we compete in athletics • Not Roosevelt, but we persevere • Not MacArthur or Patton, but we provide military service • Not Mother Teresa, but we offer compassion • Not Graham, but we minister the Gospel • Not Mandela or MLK, Jr., but we inspire • Not Habitat, but we build homes • Not Jobs or Gates, but we teach technology The sun truly never sets on our alumni working and serving around the world . . .

How Can You Help Your Alma Mater?

Whether it is through personal experiences or lifelong friendships initiated at Cumberlands, UC wishes for you continued personal growth and lasting career success.

Through this and other publications, we hope within you grows a deeper understanding of the work, service and mission provided by UC around the world. Share your story with us.

How will you influence The Alumni Factor? Give what you can, but please consider giving something back as you pay it forward at Cumberlands. Thank you and may God Bless you!

Sincerely,

Visit us online: www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni Or email us: alumni@ucumberlands.edu

David Bergman, ‘89 Alumni Director Assistant to the President alumni@ucumberlands.edu

We’d love to hear your comments!

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2013-2014 Alumni Association Board of Directors

In this issue...

President Jimmy Huddleston, ‘87 President-Elect Tony LeMaster, ‘94 Past President Allen Robbins, ‘90 Secretary Wheeler Conover, ‘87 Board Member Emeritus Mary Doyle Johnson, ’48 Dick Koeniger, ’67 Term Expiring 2014 Bill Hardin, ‘81 John P. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ‘63 Lee Kendall, ‘82 Keith Pray, 90 Chuck Sheriff, ‘63 Term Expiring 2015 Willie Adkins, ‘03 Amanda Farris, ‘08 Duane Floro, ‘79 Michael Bryant II, ’85-‘90 Term Expiring 2016 Melanie Mackey Bloomer, ‘90 Rebecca Singleton Ford, ‘02 Maureen “Cookie” Henson, ’74 Lanola Haywood Parsons, ’69-‘72 Ex-officio Members Dr. James H. Taylor, ’68, President Ms. Sue Wake, ’70, V.P. for Institutional Advancement Jennifer Wake-Floyd,’97, Director of Multimedia & Athletic Services Paul P. Steely, ’49, Trustee Liaison Office of Alumni Services Dave Bergman, ’89, Alumni Director Stephanie Taylor, ’10, Administrative Assistant Colby Hitchcock, ’13, Graduate Assistant Taylor Farmer, ’15, Work-Study Student alumni@ucumberlands.edu Graphic Designer Cassidy Pinkston Articles and contributions by student & staff members of 2013-2014 Multimedia & Athletic Services Printed By Vivid Impact

Pennants, mugs, lapel pins, hats & drink coasters are just a few items that add to alumni affinity.

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Telling Your Story Helps Your Alma Mater The largest group of influence among any college or university in the nation rests with the alumni. It is a steady but influential presence often referred to as The Alumni Factor. In this issue of Cumberland Today, we examine this phenomenon.

D E P A R T M E N T S 3 Campus News 11 Athletic News 18 Graduation 2014 28 Gifts & Giving 32 Alumni News

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Campus news The Chorale, under the direction of Dr. David Etter, assisted by Mrs. Kay Dawn McFarland, pianist, featured a wonderful repertoire of classic choral literature for its Winter Concert.

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Dr. Ben Carson Speaks at Ninth Annual Forcht Group Center for

Excellence in Leadership Program O n April 1, 2014, University of the Cumberlands and the Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership presented “Logical Leadership” with keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Carson, Sr. M.D. A near capacity crowd filled the O. Wayne Rollins Center to hear the emeritus professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery and pediatrics give his inspiring testimony.

Dr. Carson told his story of growing up in dire poverty in Detroit, Michigan and expressed how difficult life was being one of two children to a single mother. One personal highlight he shared was conducting the first and only successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head in 1987. Carson holds more than 60 honorary doctorate degrees and has received literally hundreds of awards and citations. He is a member and sits on the board of directors of many organizations. He is an incredible motivational speaker who has traveled the country to speak with various audiences and has even spoken twice at the President’s National Prayer Breakfast.

The purpose of the Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership is to provide programs and activities that enhance the development of leadership, character and good citizenship. A number of years ago Terry and Marion Forcht indicated their desire to develop programs to promote values such as patriotism, honesty, good citizenship, generosity, courage, and the work ethic and were willing to provide the monies necessary to begin the Center for Excellence in Leadership. Dr. Carson is the ninth nationally renowned speaker, recognized for character and leadership. These outstanding speakers 4

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provide a keynote address raising the visibility of institutional values. These speakers also assist Cumberland in honoring others, who through their own good citizenship, character and success serve as role models. The following were awarded plaques for their excellence in logical leadership: Terry Dotson, Dr. Thomas S. Haggai, Joseph Keelty, Thomas McGlothlin, Michael Mountjoy, Dr. Monroe E. Trout, and Dr. M.A. Winchester.

Terry Dotson began his career with Worldwide Equipment in Bluefield, WV as a management trainee in Parts and Service. He was quickly recognized as the Top Distributor Salesman for Mack’s Southern Region in 1975.

Over the next several years, he rose through the ranks from Sales Manager, to Corporate Sales Manager, and then to Vice President, and finally to President and Chief Operating Officer in 1981. In 1989, Dotson established an ESOP to purchase the company from owners, and since has been Chairman, President and CEO of Worldwide Equipment Enterprises.

The company currently operates 35 locations across six states including full-service dealerships, parts-only stores, leasing offices, and custom fabrication and detail shops.

Dr. Thomas S. Haggai, Chairman of IGA, Incorporated since 1976, became the first non-food executive elected to the IGA Board. He has been instrumental in leading the company into a global entity. Over 6,000

Hometown Proud IGA stores can be found within the U.S. as well as 50 countries. He has done considerable speaking at military bases around the world including several at the United States Air Force Academy. At a time when Time Magazine cited the deficiencies within the Boy Scouts of America, Haggai was called upon to step in to restructure the largest youth agency in the Free World. He founded THA Foundation in 1963, which awards generous college scholarship to nontraditional students returning to school in pursuit of certification as elementary school teachers. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over 1,200 scholarships exceeding $3 million.

Joseph Keelty is a Maryland businessman and philanthropist.

He has provided outstanding leadership and generous support to the Baltimore community. Keelty contributes to the area through his business and his many philanthropic activities. His financial support and services on nonprofit boards include McDonogh School, Loyola College, and Washington and Lee University. He was once Chairman of the Gilchrist Hospice Care Board.

Thomas McGlothin has been President of The McGlothlin Foundation located in Bristol, VA since 1998. In this capacity, he developed The McGlothlin Award for Teaching Excellence as the signature piece of his foundation. The award has been

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Dr. Ben Carson delivers his keynote address.

presented annually to two teachers since 2000 and carries a cash prize of $25,000 each. It is given to one K-5 and one 6-12 grade public school teacher as an incentive to stay in the classroom rather than pursuing lucrative jobs. The prize money goes directly to the teacher with one stipulation that $10,000 be used toward an international trip as a way of “bringing the world back to the classroom.”

Michael B. Mountjoy is the Chairman and co-founder of Mountjoy Chilton Medley LLP, Kentucky’s largest public accounting firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Other office locations include Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky; Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a licensed CPA, ABV, CGMA, PFS, Series 66 and Series 7 investment advisor. He received on behalf of his firm the AICPA Public Service

Award and was awarded the Kentucky Society’s Distinguished Service Award. In 2005, he was listed in CPA Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential Practitioners in the US. Dr. Monroe E. Trout is a retired medical doctor, attorney and corporate chairman.

In addition to his stellar career, Dr. Trout and his wife, Sandra, have funded scholarships at Morehouse School of Medicine, Broomfield College, Dickinson School of Law, University of California, and University of the Cumberlands; Endowed Chair in Pharmacology and Endowed Chair in Surgery at University of California, San Diego; AmHS Cares Award given annually to the best indigent medical care program in the U.S.; Horatio Alger Scholarships; and an endowment for Mountain Outreach at University of the Cumberlands.

Dr. M.A. Winchester has provided access to health care in McCreary County since 1959. He established a family practice known as Winchester, Patton, and Burgess, PSC in a community needing medical services. During his career, Winchester saw a need to provide healthcare for individuals who could not pay the amount of services received. So in 1982, he became the co-founder of a non-profit organization known as the McCreary Christian Center, Inc. Winchester also co-founded the McCreary County Water District that provides clean drinking water throughout the community and the McCreary County Park. He is Director and former President of the Baptist Medical and Dental Fellowship. At least once a year, Dr. Winchester goes on a mission trip providing free medical services to third world countries.

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Faculty and Staff Honored at 22nd Annual Dinner T

he 22nd Annual Faculty-Staff Dinner was held on April 25, 2014 in the T. J. Roberts Dining Hall. UC honored forty-one individuals for milestone years of service to the University and presented the 2014 Staff Service Award, William T. Miles Community Service Award, and Excellence in Teaching Award.

MILESTONE YEARS OF SERVICE 50 Years - Harold Hubbard, Business Administration 45 Years - Dr. Oline Carmical, History and Political Science; Shanda Perkins, Post Office; Floyd Stroud, Track and Cross Country; and Linda Sutton, Financial Planning 35 Years - Debbie Harp, Career Services & Leadership; Randy Vernon, Vice President of Athletics 30 Years - Kathy Fish, English; Dr. Tom Fish, Undergraduate Studies/Assessment; Kay Manning, Development; Dr. Glenda Warren, Health, Exercise and Sports Science; Jan Wren, Library 25 Years - Don Butcher, Men’s Basketball; Dr. Tom Dzugan, Chemistry; Donnie Grimes, Vice President of Information Services; Dr. Bruce Hicks, History and Political Science; Diane Jamison, Math and Physics; Dr. Bret Kuss, Biology; Ken Simms, Business Administration 20 Years - Steve Allen, Vice President of Financial Planning; Crystal Broyles, Psychology/Human Services; Mary Kay Bryant, Mountain Outreach; Garnet Chrisman, Education; Chuck Dupier, III, Registrar’s Office; Mark Hensley, Residence Hall; Dr. Jeff Smoak, Music 15 Years - Alice Bowling, President’s Office; Tonya Maynard, Accounts Payable; Jennifer Wake-Floyd, Multimedia and Athletic Services; Lana West, Athletics; Phyllis Wilson, Human Resources 10 Years - Jay Bourne, Debate; Dr. Anita Bowman, Health, Exercise, and Sports Science; Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, Education; Dr. Reid Davis, Math and Physics; Tim Kane, Mail Room; Dr. Christopher Leskiw, History and Political Science; Jeffrey Schwarz, Chemistry; Brina Strebeck, Athletic Training; Kris Strebeck, Intramurals/Archery; and Jane Whitaker, Psychology

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RETIREES Hubbard Retires After Fifty Years Harold Hubbard, affectionately known to many as “Frosty”, was born in Clay County, Kentucky and attended Oneida Baptist Institute and Clay County High School. Continuing his education, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Berea College and a Master of Business Administration from University of Kentucky. He also earned a Certified Public Accountant designation from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Hubbard arrived at Cumberland College in 1960 to teach business and accounting. In 1962, he left to become the chief accountant at National Standard Company but returned to Cumberland in 1964. His commitment to students and teaching at Cumberland has included serving as Chair of the Business Administration Department, sponsor of Phi Beta Lambda (Business Honor Society) and Students in Free Enterprise, as well as serving on many curriculum, catalog and insurance committees.

Additionally, Hubbard has served on Cumberlands Athletic Committee since 1966 and at times has served as Chair and as Faculty Athletic Representative. In 2008, Cumberlands named Hubbard an Honorary Alumnus during Homecoming. He was inducted into the Cumberland Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 and the NAIA Hall of Fame in 2012.

Hubbard began working closely with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 1974.

Since then, he has served as Eligibility Chair for the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC), Mid- South Conference, NAIA District 32, Region XI, and Association of Independent Institutions. Hubbard has served on the NAIA National Eligibility Committee and the Constitution & By-Laws Committee.

Outside of the University he has served as the Chair of Professional Home Health Advisory Board, Board of Directors and Chair for the Audit Committee at Williamsburg National Bank, Board of Directors and Audit Committee at Forcht Bank in Lexington.

campus NEWS Hubbard remarked, “My greatest joy from my Cumberlands experience has been the acquaintances I have made during the past fifty years. So many faculty, staff, and, most of all, students have deeply touched my life. I have no regrets and if I had the chance to do it all over, I would do it exactly the same way.”

Linda Sutton, ‘74, began working in the Bursar’s Office immediately following graduation and then transferred to the Financial Aid Office where she has worked the past 40 years. She served in the National Guard from 19751977 and at the state headquarters in Frankfort in the Public Information Detachment. She has served on various committees over the years and as the varsity cheerleading sponsor for three years. She has been a member of the Kentucky Association of Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA) and has also been an active participant in the “Relay for Life” at UC. Gayle Majors retires as an Associate Professor of Music who taught piano and music education.

She helped restructure the piano class curriculum to facilitate development of crucial skills for music leaders over a thirty-seven year career at the University. Trained in keyboard performance, Gayle is well known for her solo piano and organ appearances throughout southeast Kentucky. As organist at Corbin’s First Baptist Church since 1984, she regularly composes and arranges music for worship. A board member of the Southeastern Kentucky Fine Arts Association for fourteen years, she served as college representative, president, and secretary. In 2009, she joined a barbershop chorus in Lexington, became assistant director in 2012 and was named “Sweet Adeline of the Year.”

Garnet Chrisman joined the Cumberland faculty in 1994 to teach undergraduate classes in education. She served as the Field Placement Director for the undergraduate program, KEASP (Kentucky Education Association Student Program) advisor, and an academic advisor. Chrisman worked with first year teachers as a Teacher Educator in the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program and has served with faculty and staff on numerous committees such as the Quality Enhancement Program Cadre and the Red Boot Run. While at Cumberland, she received the William T. Miles Community Service Award in 1998 and the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2003.

Dr. Melvin Mahone served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam and was honorably discharged after combat. Over the course of several decades, he has worked in every area of the criminal justice system and taught criminal justice courses at several colleges and universities. He was the Dean and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at Taylor Business Institute in Chicago, IL and Olympic College in Bremerton, WA. Mahone has authored two books: Coping with Stress and Building Leadership: One Man’s Journey and Prison Privatization in America: Costs and Benefits. He came to University of the Cumberlands in 2011 to teach in the Department of Criminal Justice.

2014 AWARDS Agnes BrownOliphant, Administrative Assistant in the Hutton School of Business, was honored with the 2014 Staff Service Award. She has an unending dedication to the institution and all

the faculty, staff and students. BrownOliphant does whatever it takes and graciously donates all the time necessary to forward the progress of the institution, regardless of her assigned duties. She puts in long, meaningful hours on campus and often works from home, organizing projects and contacting faculty and students.

Dr. Leif Deyrup, Associate Professor of Biology, received the 2014 Excellence in Teaching Award. Deyrup began working at UC in 2008 and has been a participant in the Insights program and QEP Cadre, presented for faculty colloquia and volunteered for committee work. Deyrup has also worked with the Academic Resource Center training tutors. Besides his excellent work in the classroom, he has actively pursued research projects in the field of biology. His work has been published in peer reviewed journals while his research on bees has even led to the discovery of a new species.

Dr. Jolly Sharp, ‘74, Professor of English, was announced as the 2014 Miles Community Service Award recipient. Sharp is a previous winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award. A longstanding Williamsburg resident, she is actively involved in church as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Upward basketball volunteer. Sharp continues research on the author Flannery O’Connor and completed the book, From the House to the Chicken Yard.

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Roburn Bell Restoration Tolls Cumberland History

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n May 7, 1888, the land upon which Roburn Hall was to be built was purchased at a price of $800.

The first campus building erected by the Williamsburg Institute originally known as the Recitation Building, later took the endearing name, Roburn Hall. At an estimated construction cost of $12,500, it could accommodate 200 pupils. Through the doors of Roburn Hall, the first students and faculty of Williamsburg Institute entered on January 7, 1889, as the builders and volunteers swept the last debris of sawdust out the back door.

In the January 2, 1914 Cumberland College Monthly, Dr. E.E. Wood, President 1890-1893; 1898-1910; 1912-1919, and faculty member, explained the name Roburn was a shortened form of a Latin word meaning “oaken” or “pertaining to oak.” According to Wood, the word Roburn has the “two advantages of a good sound and a good meaning ... for the elevations on which stand our ‘halls of learning; elevations once covered with oak . . . .”

In the Williamsburg publication, Heads or Tales, June 1978, alumnus and former U. S. Congressman Eugene Siler, ’20, wrote concerning the College’s three hills prior to the recent purchase of the fourth hill on which became the old city school property and today the Luecker Building, he states, “There have always been giants up on Cumberland College’s three hills; Mahan Hall Hill, Roburn Hall Hill, Gatliff Auditorium Hill. Rome was built on seven hills, but Cumberland was built on only three.”

While the building was still referenced as the Old Recitation Building, atop its gothic roof sat a bell beckoning Williamsburg Institute students to classes, chapel services and meals. Long since unused, in the 1960s the bell was removed and delegated to a spot in the back of Roburn and then to the Maintenance Building. It remained there collecting dust until 1976 when the Cumberland College Woman’s Club decided to bring the bell out of storage to be enjoyed by students.

The CCWC, an organization consisting of female faculty, staff and wives of professors, elected a committee headed by mathematics professor Esther Compton to look into the possibility of displaying the bell on campus. Ms. Compton spoke with the contractor who was, at that time, building Asher Hall and he agreed to donate his time to 8

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build a pedestal for the bell. The CCWC then acquired funding to pay for the stones and other materials needed for construction. Ms. Compton, who had pushed the project for she “hated seeing the bell lost”, helped dedicate the landmark during Cumberland’s Centennial Celebration of 1988-1989.

In January 2010, it was announced that Roburn would be renamed Moss-Roburn Hall to honor the memory of Dr. E.S. Moss, a founder of Williamsburg Institute. Dr. Moss raised funds for the school and literally brought the school into existence. The metal fire escape steps and railing once attached to both sides of the building were removed during a 1990s renovation. Stairwells were widened inside to bring the building up to code and the beautiful spiral staircase was added to the foyer extending all the way to the third floor. These enhancements allow much easier move-in and move-out access for the residential students. Moss-Roburn Hall has served as a classroom, administrative building, men’s and women’s residence hall and as the landmark symbol of Cumberlands’ longevity. It now serves as a women’s residence hall.

In 2013, to celebrate the University’s 125th Anniversary, the bell that once summoned the first students of the institution was once again restored. Perhaps the bell’s final resting place, it proudly takes front and center stage before Moss-Roburn Hall, a shining reminder of how far Cumberlands has come in its storied history. From a single building and less than two hundred students to fortytwo buildings (not including off campus properties) and almost 5,000 students, the University stands as a testament to the worthy mission that the founders established so long ago. Cumberlands remains a place of learning and service, where the bell still tolls.

Sources: Mount Zion Association, Record Book No. 1 Board of Trustees, Williamsburg Institute, Minutes, 1888 Cumberland College Monthly, 2 January 1914 Eugene Siler, “Heads or Tales”

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Relay for Life Draws Campus & Community Support

The fourth Annual UC Relay for Life event held March 26, 2014 raised an estimated $6,202 according to organizers. Participation included over 350 people from the campus and the community inside the O. Wayne Rollins Center. Groups involved included the Student Government Association, Hutton School of Business, Men’s Wrestling, Multimedia and Athletic Services, Patriot Dance Team, Patriots in Purple, Residence Hall and Oates, Trapper Keepers, UC Bowling Team and the UC Football team.

During the opening ceremony five members of the UC family were honored for having survived cancer; Dr. George Ramey, former employee, and his wife, Pat; Kay Manning, alumna and employee; Stephanie Smith, alumna and employee along with her mother, Betty; and Sierra Jones, current student. The survivors lap started first, followed by the caregivers lap, and then the team lap.

The Luminaire ceremony honored and gave tribute in memory of those with cancer. White paper bags with glow sticks inside were lined up along the stage area with the names of the people honored and memorialized.

Individuals were also constantly walking around the upper concourse during the event which lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The impact of seeing those who have gone before helped to raise awareness of the need of financial support for those with cancer and their families.

“I am extremely pleased with this year’s Relay for Life and the connected events and fundraisers,” said Agnes

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Brown-Oliphant, UC Relay for Life Chair. “It was a lot of fun for all involved and I hope we can do as well or better next year! I would like to say a huge thank you to all who helped make this year’s RFL a success and hope that you realize you have made a difference in the fight against cancer!”

To learn more about the American Cancer Society call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Keller and Yankey Receive Sullivan Awards

Cumberlands honored Kristen Keller (Greenville, IN) with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award and Tanner Yankey (Lawrenceburg, KY) with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award during the 55th Annual Honors Day on April 27, 2014. These awards are presented to a female and male student in the senior class who have made significant contributions to university life and demonstrated outstanding spiritual values.

Kristen Keller, the daughter of Mark and Mary Keller, majored in Psychology and minored in Biology. While at Cumberland, she was a Presidential Scholar, STAR in the Insights program, peer tutor in the Academic Resource Center, member of Chamber Choir and Psi Chi, a resident hall director and assistant, student life assistant, athletic training room assistant, and freshman blogger.

She was also the 2013 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Representative for UC. Outside of her campus involvement, Kristen volunteered at CarePlus PT Solutions and two Kosair Kid’s Center for Pediatric Therapies camps for children with various types

of gross and fine motor disabilities.

Kristen plans to become a certified Occupational Therapist and Child Life Specialist.

Tanner Yankey, the son of Tommy and Cheryle Yankey, graduated with degrees in Psychology and in Missions and Ministry.

He was also named to the J.T. Vallandingham Scholastic Honor Society and the University’s High Honor Roll. He has served as an audio/visual coordinator for Baptist Campus Ministries, a CentriKid camp chaperone, vacation Bible school volunteer, and fill-in pastor. Tanner has been accepted into the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy program at Johnson University.

The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation, now located in Oxford, Miss., was chartered in New York State in 1930. Its purpose is to promote service to others and service to the broader community, values that were exemplified by Algernon and Mary Mildred Sullivan, the parents of the organization’s founder. In addition to providing support for financial aid to small private colleges, located primarily in the Appalachian region, the Sullivan Foundation also collaborates with 54 southeastern colleges and universities to present awards in memory of Algernon and Mary Mildred Sullivan.

Fourth Doctorate Program Added

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campus NEWS properly and effectively educate students. UC currently offers the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, the Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, and recently earned approval for a new Ph.D. in Leadership program that will begin this fall.

The Ph.D. in Leadership is comprised of sixty hours from the Ed.D. program and an additional six credit hours that focus on leadership theory, concepts, research methods and skills in a non-academic environment. As one of the highest possible levels of degree attainment, this Ph.D. Leadership program reaches beyond the student population to assist fields of business, government, education and many more.

“Having this new Ph.D. program will help UC offer more options to students,” said UC’s Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Larry Cockrum.

“There’s a demand in certain fields for people to earn a Ph.D. degree. We’re so fortunate to have the faculty and resources to offer this degree to our constituency.”

Hutton School of Business Hosts Annual Spring Business Forum

Students listen to the Spring Forum speakers.

On April 16, 2014 the Hutton School of Business hosted the 7th annual Spring Business Forum for Young Professionals. The business forum is designed to prepare students aspiring to be young professionals as they enter the business workforce. Top industry professionals are selected each year to share their knowledge and experience in ways businesses can thrive, not just survive, in any financial climate. The theme for 2014 was “Shining a Light on Economic Recovery.”

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Ventures, Craig King, President and CEO for R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC, Barry Mathis, Principal in H. I. S. Professionals, LLC, and Mac Wall, Executive Director of Kentucky Educational Television (Retired).

The forum was founded by Mr. J. Hunt Perkins, a geologist and President of J. Hunt Perkins and Associates, Inc. Established in 1983, the Lexington based firm specializes in oil and gas exploration services, gas well drilling and field exploration services. A current member of Cumberlands Board of Trustees, Perkins’ strong association with the university extends back to childhood when his mother served as Bursar for more than ten years.

UC Earns Number One Ranking

UC has been named the number one college in Kentucky based on the highest number of 2012 graduates pursuing careers in education and teaching by the Online College Database. The rankings were calculated from government and commercial sources such as the Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the Carnegie Classification system. These companies base their research on academic, demographic, trends at the student and institutional levels, and institutional characteristics.

Cumberlands’ 2012 enrollment showed 728 out of 1,971 students were seeking education degrees toward teaching and inspiring the next generation. UC was recognized by the Online College Database for providing high quality education at an affordable price with high financial return on investment making it one of Kentucky’s top eleven colleges making the list of “most affordable.”

“It is noteworthy for University of the Cumberlands to be honored and recognized by an outside agency,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Larry Cockrum. “I am very proud of UC and its dedicated faculty, staff, and administration for making it all work.”

UC receives Education Digital Marketing Award

Recently, Higher Ed Marketing Report presented PlattForm and UC with a Gold award in the Education Digital Marketing Awards for 2013.

The award was given based on UC’s graduate mobile site.

HEMR’s competitions recognize the best websites, digital and electronic communications, and mobile efforts in education. A national panel of industry specialists judged entries in 30 categories and 14 groups based upon creativity, marketing execution, message and technological impact.

PlattForm, a leading full-service marketing solutions provider to colleges and universities worldwide, earned four honors from the Education Digital Marketing Awards.

UC’s continuous success has been enhanced with PlattForm which provides marketing services and enrollment solutions for universities and colleges worldwide.

Dr. Dennis named VP of KPA University of the Cumberlands’ Dr. Laura Dennis was recently named Vice President of the Kentucky Philological Association (KPA) at its annual conference at BCTC in Lexington, Kentucky, March 7-8.

Dennis is a professor of French in the English and Foreign Language Department at UC and has been a loyal asset to the university for nearly fifteen years.

“I feel both humbled and honored to be the new Vice President,” admitted Dennis. “I am flattered that they chose me and I welcome the opportunity to serve.”

The Kentucky Philological Association is an organization of teachers, scholars, and others who study language and literature and who believe in the collegial exchange of information and ideas in the language arts.

ATHLETIC news Darcy Mascotti, ‘14, in the Annual University of the Cumberlands Invitational at James H. Taylor, II Stadium.

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Swimmers End Season with School Records and Awards During the NAIA Championships in March, the Patriots men’s and women’s swim teams ended the seasons in 7th and 6th place respectively. In addition to great performances in the water, including five school records, the Patriots Ladies team was honored with four Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete Awards.

Softball & Baseball Diamond Notes

The Patriots softball team and Coach Angie Dean finished up their season with a #8 seed in the MSC tournament and ended the year with an overall record of 16-35 and 13-25 in the MSC. Meanwhile on the diamond, the Patriots baseball team coached

by Brad Shelton finished the season with a 31-23 record overall and an 11-15 record in the MSC. This is the second straight year the Patriots have compiled 30 wins.

Golf Gains Strokes and Momentum Nationally

The women’s golf team capped off the season in a familiar place atop the MSC standings. Finishing ahead of the runner-up Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders by 29 strokes, the Patriot Ladies claimed their third straight MSC title and the fifth tournament win of the spring season. The Patriot ladies continue to improve each year at the NAIA National Championships, finishing 13th, 10th, and 5th respectively over the last three seasons.

The men’s golf team finished the season in 2nd place behind MSC Champions Lindsey Wilson College.

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The Patriots moved up in the final NAIA regular season ranking to 15th place. Throughout the season, Patriot freshman Michal Pospisil (UnhostNouzov, Czech Republic) was named Mid-South Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week four times, tying former Patriot Aaron Watkins, ’12, for the most by a men’s golfer in a single season. Pospisil concluded his run in the NAIA National Championship tied for 19th place.

Wrestling Finishes Strong on the Mats

The UC men’s wrestling team coached by Matt Lowers were ranked 19th in the NAIA Wrestling Coaches Top 20 Post Season Poll.

Also on the mats, Coach Donnie Stephens and the Patriots women’s wrestling team placed 5th out of twelve teams in the 2014 National Wrestling Duals. The ladies also had a good showing in the WCWA Nationals. UC took home a few individual medalists honors at the event and a team 8th place finish out of 18 teams.

Basketball Teams Earn Post-Season Births in National Tournament

While earning a spot in the field of 32 at Kansas City, Missouri, the Patriot men had much to prove and did so in the first round by pulling off the first upset of the NAIA tournament with a win over #9 ranked Rocky Mountain College, Montana 82-58. Entering the Sweet Sixteen round for the seventh time in program history, their season ended at the hands of a very hot shooting and eventual tournament runner-up #7 Emmanuel College, Georgia 73-51.

The men finished the season with a

record of 20-12 overall and 10-8 in Mid-South Conference competition.

The Patriot Ladies entered the NAIA Tournament in Frankfort, Kentucky ranked in the top 25 nationally and made the short hour and a half drive north to the host site.

A tight game throughout, they fell behind late in the first round matchup to Baker, Kansas 74-61 to close out the season with a 19-11 overall record and 13-5 record against Mid-South Conference teams.

Archery Finishes Third Overall at US Intercollegiate Archery Championships

The US Intercollegiate Archery Championships was the last tournament of the 2013-2014 season for the Patriots. Both teams shot exceptionally well as the Patriots placed 3rd overall out of a total of 43 teams. Kristen Swords (Pontotoc, MS) received first place for individual performance in the Women’s Bowhunter division.

Track Athletes Compete at NAIA National Championships

Seven Patriots qualified to compete in the 2014 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. Adam Colebrooke (Freeport, Bahamas), Brandon Ford (Winston-Salem, NC), Erik Willis (Richmond, IN), and Steven Johnson (Atlanta, GA) finished 18th in the 4X100 meter relay and Jacob Nathanson (Greer, SC) finished 27th in the Marathon. Darcy Mascotti (South Vienna, OH) finished 11th in the 1500 meter run and Danielle Hoop (Owenton, KY) finished 8th in the 3,000 meter steeplechase earning All-American status.

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FOOTBALL TRIO Sign to Play at the Next Level F

ollowing the historic 2013 season the UC Patriots football team recently experienced, now comes more odds defying news from this small private school with its small college football program. Eureka!!!

UC football trio sign with professional teams! One third of the entire NAIA total of nine players who signed rookie free agent contracts or were invited to rookie camps came from University of the Cumberlands. The UC trio includes Terrance Cobb (Jacksonville Jaguars), Albert Huntley (New Orleans Saints), and Willie Gibson (Montreal Alouettes of the CFL).

Terrance Cobb, the record setting running back for the Patriots (2010-2013), was the first player in UC history to sign a contract with a NFL or CFL team when he signed with the Jaguars on May 10, 2014 just hours after the draft. Cobb’s highly anticipated senior season was sidelined by an early injury although the extent of which was not discovered until midseason and eventually led to surgery.

Scouts were mindful of his successful junior season accounting for 1,991 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns and the opening game of his senior season. Cobb amassed a stellar career in which he holds or has tied six rushing records. He set the record for most yards in a game (327), season (1991), and career (4414). Cobb also has the most rushing TDs in a game (6), career (47), and is tied with Adam

Craig (Jackson, TN) for the season record (26). After learning the news, Cobb sent out a tweet saying, “Thanks for everybody’s support. [I’m] truly blessed to further my playing career in Jacksonville.”

Willie Gibson, the speedster wide receiver with moves and crowd pleasing showmanship (2009-2013), was the second to sign a contract from UC when Montreal Alouettes showed interest on May 11, 2014. Gibson was a key player in the Patriots passing game while setting numerous receiving records including; most catches in a season (46), catches in a career (143), most receiving yards in a career (2,610), most touchdown receptions in a season (10), and most touchdown receptions in a career (31). Many believe the CFL is another stepping stone to the NFL. There have been many NFL greats who started their career in the CFL. Gibson commented on being signed by the Alouettes saying, “I’m very excited, humbled, and blessed to continue to play football at the CFL level. I have worked extremely hard at UC for four years for an opportunity like this.”

Albert Huntley, the late-comer senior defensive back (2013), was the third UC player to officially sign with an offer from the New Orleans Saints. Fastest

of all three signees, Huntley is being looked at as a wide receiver for the Saints. In his only year with the program, Huntley was a terror on the field for the Patriots on the NAIA National Championship run, playing both as a defensive back and with the special team’s corps. On defense, he had 56 total tackles (36 unassisted, 20 assisted), one tackle for a loss, 3 interceptions, and 8 pass breakups.

On special team’s Huntley blocked four punts and returned a kickoff return for a touchdown. With the speed he as shown, the Saints will likely use it to their advantage by placing Huntley on special teams.

“I’m just a small kid with big dreams,” said Huntley. “I’m thankful for this opportunity and I’m humbled and appreciative of all the support from everyone. I look forward to putting Cumberlands on the map!”

By virtue of all three players signing a professional contract this year, it is a testament to individual effort applied by each, the team’s collective talent and support, the quality coaching staff, the measure of all facilities available and the overall UC Athletics Program. This is a great way to end a season in which many milestones were accomplished at University of the Cumberlands Patriots Football program.

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athletic NEWS Vernon Earns MSC Athletic Director of the Year Award

The University of the Cumberlands Athletic Department takes pride in its programs and athletes. Each year, Cumberlands athletic teams compete for the right to represent the University as a whole, while being proud to call themselves Patriots. Vice President of Athletics, Randy Vernon, is possibly the biggest supporter of each team on Cumberlands’ campus.

By overseeing the athletic programs/department and ensuring they continue their progress in pursuit of NAIA National Championships and Mid-South Conference (MSC) titles, Vernon does his job extremely well while being at nearly every event that is held on campus. This week at the annual MSC summer meetings, Vernon was honored as he was awarded the MSC Athletic Director of the Year Award.

The Patriots finished in 2nd place in the MSC President’s Cup standings this season with 105 points, just 6 points behind President’s Cup winner, Lindsey Wilson College. While the AD of the Year award generally goes to the AD of the school that wins the President’s Cup, this year was a bit different.

In the fall of 2013, the MSC was without a commissioner as Steve Baker had stepped down from his post.

Vernon took on the duties as acting and interim MSC Commissioner until a person was hired for the position.

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locations throughout the conference.

Mid-South Conference Commissioner Eric Ward said, “Vernon went above and beyond the call of duty and really stepped up when the conference needed it the most. He is a great leader and has been such a big help to me. I have no idea how he found the time to be both the AD at Cumberlands and the MSC Commissioner, but we at the MSC and the other Athletic Directors thank him for doing so.”

UC President Dr. Jim Taylor added, “My hat goes off to Coach Vernon for his stellar service to University of the Cumberlands and to the athletic conferences throughout the decades. This is a well-deserved award and we thank him for his dedication to the Patriot athletic programs.”

Mascaro Named MSC Scholar Athlete of the Year

Senior football punter, Mitchell Mascaro, (Knoxville, Tennessee) was named the 2013-14 Mid-South Conference Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. This honor is decided by a vote of the conference athletic directors and is based on academic and athletic accomplishments combined with demonstrated public service and civic engagement among the institution’s community.

The Patriot football punter maintained a high GPA while contributing to the 2013 National Runner-up finish and 13-1 record.

Mascaro was a two-time MSC AllConference selection and holds the program records for longest punt (77 yards), punt average for a season (48.9 yards), punt average for a game (43.2) and net punt average (42.1 yards). He became the fifth straight Patriot male to win the award, the tenth in the last 11 years, and the third Patriot football player to receive this honor.

Academically, Mascaro is a twotime NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete award winner and a three-time MSC Academic All-Conference selection.

He was inducted into the J. T. Vallandingham Scholastic Honor

Society, named to the Cumberlands’ President’s List once and the Dean’s List six times. He participated in the football team’s community service effort that consists of several projects, including renovating a church, served as a men’s residence hall assistant, and was a member of Gamma Sigma Epsilon (chemistry honor society), Beta Beta Beta (biology honor society) and the Alchemist Club.

Mascaro was graduated from UC on May 10, 2014 and has been accepted into the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee where he will pursue a D.D.S/Ph.D. in maxillofacial and oral surgery.

Thirumalaichelvam Named MSC Player of the Year

Neesha Thirumalaichelvam (Selangor, Malaysia) was named the 2014 Mid-South Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Year. She had a 14-2 singles record against opponents this spring, a 12-4 doubles record for the Patriots, and was one of 10 women selected to the MSC All-Conference First Team by the conference coaches.

As a senior, Neesha was named a 2nd Team NAIA All-American for the fourth time in four years. She earned 2nd Team honors in 2011, Honorable Mention in 2012, and 1st Team honors in 2013. Neesha was graduated from UC in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science and Public Health.

She plans to pursue a career in Sports Science with a goal of coaching collegiate tennis. Coach Chin Tan, stated, “Neesha is deserving of this award. She worked hard and stay focused all year long. She is a good contributor to the program and we will miss her after four great years of service.”

Patriots Athletics Program Finishes Second in MSC President’s Cup

During the 2013-14 athletic season, UC won three regular season conference championships in football,

athletic NEWS women’s golf, and men’s track and field. The Patriots also finished second in men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s track and field, and men’s golf. The net result earned Cumberlands a 2nd place finish in the Mid-South Conference President’s Cup Competition with a final score of 105 points. The score was just six points shy of 1st place.

This is the fifth consecutive year that the Patriots have finished in 2nd place in the President’s Cup and the ninth time since 1999. UC still holds the most President’s Cup titles with six outright wins and a tie for a seventh in 2000. Since the competition inception, Cumberlands has never finished below 2nd place.

Vice President of Athletics Randy Vernon commented, “Congratulations to all of our coaches and athletes on a very successful season for University of the Cumberlands Athletics. We have consistently been in the running every year for the top spot in the conference and finishing second this year is a tribute to all the hard work put in by our athletes and coaches. I would also like to congratulate Lindsey Wilson on winning the President’s Cup for the 3rd straight year.”

Strebeck Selected Archery Coach for 2014 USCAA World University Championships

Cumberlands’ archery program has shown steady growth and improvement over the last two years. Regional high school archers select UC to compete among the nation’s collegiate elite.

Several tournament wins combined with All-American honors over the last two years has caused the United States Collegiate Archery Association to notice Patriots’ head coach Kris Strebeck, ‘03.

Strebeck was selected by the USCAA as one of three coaches that will lead Team USA into the 2014 World University Championships this summer. He will be joined by Benton Christensen from Preston, Idaho and Gary Holstein from University

of California-Irvine. The three coaches will take twelve athletes on Team USA to Legnica, Poland for the competition. Coach Christensen will be leading the Compound shooters, Coach Holstein will coach the Recurve shooters, and Coach Strebeck will join as the assistant coach for both while serving as team support staff.

When asked about being selected to help lead Team USA in this competition, Strebeck commented, “I’m honored to have been chosen to help lead Team USA in the World University Games this summer. This is a great opportunity for me to represent UC to shooters all across the globe. I hope to help as much as possible and to hopefully bring home a championship with Team USA.”

Patriot Wrestlers Earn Yearly Awards from MSC

197 pound class and finishing 6th at the NAIA National Championships.

Joining Johnson and Freeman making the All Mid-South Conference 2nd Team was heavyweight Jeremy Gardner (Frankfort, KY). Gardner went 5-4 on the season ending his season at the NAIA East Qualifiers.

Also announced today by conference officials were the MSC Academic All-Conference award winners. Eighteen student-athletes throughout the MSC won the award with two coming from UC. Those young men earning the honor were junior Robert McCormick (Louisville, KY) and sophomore Daniel Toth (St. Charles, IL). In order to be nominated by an institution, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and must have achieved at least sophomore academic status.

The University of the Cumberlands men’s wrestling program Athletic Hall of Fame 2014 had a solid season in 2013-14 as they competed, sending two individuals to the NAIA National Championships.

With numerous Patriots doing exceptionally well this season, five particular Patriots earned recognition from the Mid-South Conference (MSC).

Senior heavyweight Courtney Freeman L-R: Michael Cooper, ‘75-’78, Rodney Dunham, ‘68, Whitney Qualls, ‘03, and Lip Hin Loo, ‘96.

(Riverdale, GA) was named the MSC Five alumni athletes Wrestler of the Year. were honored at a Freeman posted a luncheon and inducted 35-6 record during into UC’s Athletic Hall the season while earning NAIA of Fame on Feb. 22, All-American and First Team All 2014. Inducted were Mid-South Conference honors. He Mike Cooper, 1975-78, captured the NAIA East Region Dan Ratliff, ‘78-’82 Track & Field; Rodney championship en route to finishing Dunham, 1964-68, Baseball; Lip Hin runner-up in the heavyweight class at Loo, 1992-96, Tennis; Dan Ratliff, the NAIA National Championships 1978-82, baseball; and Whitney in March. Freeman becomes the first Qualls, 1999-2003, Swimming.

Patriot to earn the conference’s top These Boots Were Made individual honor. for Running: UC Hosts First Along with Freeman making the 1st team All-Conference Annual Red Boot Run Rainy and cold conditions were was 197 pounder Sam not enough to deter people of all ages Johnson (River Falls, from showing up at the First Annual WI). Johnson had a great season highlighted Red Boot Run on the morning of Saturday, April 5. The 5K event was by winning the NAIA Eastern Qualifier in the staged among a crowd of participants CUMBERLAND Today

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athletic NEWS The Red Boot Run is an annual fundraiser by the

Boot Foundation, a non-profit organization andRed supporters in front of the Hutton School dedicated to preserving and honoring the life and works of Norma Patrick. Norma was a Mother and of Business honor late UC professor a dedicated educatorto at The University of the the Cumberlands who died from liver failure while awaiting a transplant in April 2012. The inaugural 2013 Norma Patrick.

The First Annual Red Boot Run, held in 2013, event was held at the Luecker Building was a huge success. We raised enough money to give $5000 to Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates where Norma in the Education AND $5000 to the Normaworked B. Patrick Scholarship Fund at the University of the Cumberlands!

Department.

We're planning other activities for the day as well.

Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/RedBootRun) “Ms. Norma” as she was affectionately and Twitter (@RedBootRun) for details! known, passed away in April 2012 while awaiting a liver “Life is precious and worth fighting for. Mom was a teacher to the core, so it was no surprise that she saved her most important lesson for last. However, Mom couldn’t win her fight; she never even got a chance to try. transplant, only one year after she retired as a professor of Every day 18 people die, helpless, waiting on a transplant. Please help us tell these stories, raise awareness, and save lives like Norma Patrick’s.” education from Cumberlands.

Her career at the school - Casey Patrick, ‘00 spanned 37 years. An estimated 200 UC students, faculty, staff, family and community members were on hand to honor the beloved teacher, mother and friend.

Overall first place honors went to Norma’s son, Casey Patrick, a 2000 UC graduate, with a time of 20:33.99.

Norma’s son, Jason Patrick, finished with a respectable time at of 25:04.11 in his division. Now in its second year, the and event raised $8,000.00.

Proceeds support UC’s Norma B. REDBOOTRUN2014.EVENTBRITE.COM Patrick Scholarship Fund and the Kentucky Organ Donor University of the Cumberlands, School ofawareness.

Business Association (KODA)Hutton to expand Williamsburg, KY, April 5, 2014 @ 8:30 am Bootbefore Foundation $20 ifRed you register 3/24/14. $25organizers after 3/24/14. expressed thanks to all corporate sponsors: University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates, First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, W.D. Bryant and Sons Hardware, Wildcat Water, WEZJ/WEKX, Christopher Chiropractic, Cross fit Prodigy, Gym One, and Corner Prescription.

“The Red Boot Run is bittersweet for me personally,” said Casey Patrick. “I miss my mom with all my heart every single day and reminders that she’s gone are never easy.

However, the hugs, stories, and enthusiasm that were passed around on race morning were absolutely priceless. Thanks again, to everyone who donated and/or participated in any fashion to the 2014 Red Boot Run. The wheels are already turning on how we can make 2015 RBR bigger and better than ever!”

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The Norma B. Patrick Scholarship is awarded to single mothers planning to pursue a degree in the education field while living in southeastern Kentucky. Donations to the endowed scholarship fund should be directed to the President’s Office at 606-539-4201 or presoff@ucumberlands.edu.

Baseball Alumni Weekend

Alumni Baseball Weekend was held April 11-12 at Doyle Buhl Stadium during the Patriots series against rival, Georgetown College. Twenty alumni baseball players attended the event.

Pictured L to R: Jim May, ’65, Rodney Dunham, ’68, Curt Shaw, ’70, and Mike Phillips, ’67.

Four alumni playing golf at Waisoto Winds Golf Course in Pineville, KY on Alumni Baseball Weekend.

Sport

Coach

Email

Phone Number

Archery

Kris Strebeck

kris.strebeck@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4437

Baseball

Brad Shelton

brad.shelton@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4387

Men’s Basketball

Donnie Butcher

donnie.butcher@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4361

Women’s Basketball

Melissa Irvin

melissa.irvin@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4478

Bowling

Kevin Reigle

kevin.reigle@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4262

Cheerleading

Beth Wooley

beth.wooley@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4360

Cross Country/Track

Floyd Stroud

floyd.stroud@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4139

Dance

Lindsay Baker

lindsay.baker@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4389

Football

Matt Rhymer

matt.rhymer@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4451

Golf

Chris Kraftick

chris.kraftick@ucumberlands.edu

Men’s Soccer

Brenton Benware brenton.benware@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4543 606-539-4386

Women’s Soccer

Joe Townsend

joe.townsend@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4044

Softball

Angie Dean

angela.dean@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4178

Swimming

Eric Skelly

eric.skelly@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4485

Tennis

Chin Tan

chin.tan@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4275

Volleyball

Kathryn Hart

kathryn.hart@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4155

Men’s Wrestling

Chris Fleeger

chris.fleeger@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4051

Women’s Wrestling

Donnie Stephens

donnie.stephens@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4511

Men’s Lacrosse

Pete Campbell

pete.campbell@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4389

Women’s Lacrosse

Position Open

athletics@ucumberlands.edu

606-539-4389

Nostalgia 1916-1918 Baseball Williamsburg Institute/ Cumberland College Photo courtesy of Maiden Drug, owners Roger and Jonathan Powers.

The coach of this team was Ed Gatliff, son of Dr. Gatliff. Clearly this photo shows the transition from Williamsburg Institute to Cumberland College as some players are seen wearing a W and others a C. If you can identify anyone pictured, please contact Alumni Services.

1963 Intramural Football Champs Front row: Left to Right- Tom Cloer, Ben Powell, Captain-L.C. Madron, Jim Atkins Back row: Left to Right- Herman LeForce, Gary Lunsford, Doug Trammell, Dwight Emert, Glen Miller, not pictured Charles Baute Submitted by L.C. Madron, ‘64

Submit your favorite nostalgic photo for a chance to be displayed in the next edition of Cumberland Today. Email it to alumni@ucumberlands.edu.

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Cumberlands Hosts Third Annual 50th Reunion Breakfast & Golden March

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niversity of the Cumberlands recognized the 1964 Class at the 3rd Annual 50th Reunion Breakfast on May 10, 2014 in the Boswell Campus Center. The honored graduates and guests enjoyed breakfast, fellowship, displayed memorabilia, and shared stories before donning caps and gowns in preparation for the Golden March Tradition now part of the annual Commencement processional.

“The Golden Reunion is always a great time to mingle with fellow classmates and friends,” expressed UC President, Dr. Jim Taylor. “I’m so glad everyone could make it here this morning. You are all a part of the history of this university and I hope we can continue to keep in touch and keep those memories alive.”

The Golden Reunion Commencement began in 2011 as an opportunity to recognize this special group of alumni celebrating fifty years following graduation. Those in attendance included: Ginger (Miller) Brashear – Williamsburg, KY, Charles Cameron – Alcoa, TN, Ernest Hughes – Florence, KY, Bruce Kirby – London, KY, Chester “Mac” Gibson – Pioneer, TN, Helen (Hensley) Hollingsworth – Louisville, KY, Reba (Taylor) Morse – Lorton, VA, Jimmie Lou (Manning) Rice – Lexington, KY, Betty (Dodson) York – Monticello, KY, Wendell Wilson – Helton, KY, Jerry Kersey – Harlan, KY, Gerald Wilson – Stearns, KY, L.C. Madron – Lake City, TN, Edgar Bryant – Williamsburg, KY, Glenn Worley – Corryton, TN, Wiley Brown – Barbourville, KY, Charles &

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Ruth (Byrd) Peace – Williamsburg, KY, R. Darrell Burton – Monticello, KY, David Aker – Somerset, KY, and Ed Sears- Williamsburg, KY. During breakfast the stories began to fill the room of days gone by.

Edgar Bryant attended Cumberlands through 1964 and claims his college career to be one of the highlights of his life. “I enjoyed the college life,” said Bryant. “Every morning I drove to Cumberland on my tractor. I am being dead serious; that was my way of transportation. It was fine with me because it got me back and forth and it was a great way to meet new people and have something to talk about.”

Charles and Ruth Peace were accompanied by two of their five children, Melanie and Becky, who are both UC alumni. Charles and Ruth met and fell in love while attending college, and Charles says she “forever changed his life.”

Ruth went on to say, “Charles and I were both in the Art Club at Cumberlands. That year, 1964, the World’s Fair was in New York City and several of us wanted to go but it cost more than what we had. So, to raise money to travel to the World’s Fair, the Art Club created and sold Christmas cards to people on campus and around the community. It was a good idea and we had fun doing it. We raised the money and got to go. That is one of my fondest memories at Cumberland.”

Charles Peace also shared his memories of starting one of the college’s newspapers called The Independent Review. He enjoyed writing stories and telling his peers

about around town events, current campus events, and he even had a cartoon column. “It was a great experience to have a campus newspaper for the students, by the students,” said Peace. “Not only was it enjoyable, but my classmates and I were able to put our journalistic skills to the test. It was good practice to see if that is the path we wanted to take in life or not. Unfortunately, The Independent Review only lasted three years but the college soon adopted another school paper and they even have one today.”

Concluding the breakfast, William Reed Bryant (Williamsburg, KY, ‘62) and Paul Steely (Williamsburg, KY, ’49), the President and immediate Past-President of the Creech-Boswell Club respectively, presented each member of the honored class with commemorative lapel pins and ceremonial medallions prior to lining up for a group picture. The Golden March followed and members took their seats to a packed O. Wayne Rollins Center. Members of the 1964 Class were asked to stand and be recognized by President Jim Taylor.

He commended each attendee for making the fifty year journey after college while expressing gratitude for their loyalty, pride, and their welcomed return to their alma mater.

The Golden March

By Mac Gibson, ’64 A few old grads showed up.

We mingled and chatted for a while.

Then, into the gym we did strut To watch a mother’s child March across that elevated stage And receive a piece of prized paper.

To acknowledge the end of an age Before they start on life’s caper.

Many there were who stood there, All bright and shining smiles.

For all the work and for every hour, Now the honors were stacked in piles.

A record number of graduates, The diplomas were stacked high.

I’m sure this ceremony rates High as ceremonies lie.

Two older gentlemen, smiled the whole As they stood the longest time, Passing out diplomas to all those in line.

We worried a little for their comfort; Hoping they were all right, As they helped to handle and sort, What an amazing wonderful sight, Watching all those young adults, With pride and happiness complete their march, To those satisfying results.

graduation 2014 Record Commencement Welcomes New Alumni

On Saturday, May 10, 2014 Cumberlands conferred 641 degrees during the annual commencement ceremony. There were 186 Bachelor’s degrees, 445 Master’s degrees, and ten Doctorate degrees. The University had twenty-three cum laude recipients, eleven magna cum laude recipients, and twelve summa cum laude recipients. A total of 1,298 degrees were conferred during the 2013-14 academic year, making it the most prolific in the institution’s illustrious 125 year history.

Undergraduate students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service prior to graduation. Those choosing to complete a minimum of 200 service hours are recognized as Hutton Scholars at Commencement. The Class of 2014 contributed a total of 34,483 hours of service. Calculated at minimum wage standards, this service reflects a contribution of $250,001 into the community. Seventy graduating seniors were designated Hutton Scholars.

Pictured L to R: Andrew Diehl, Jackie Alexander, Cassandra Bowlin

The storied UC Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) conducted the final commissioning of officers to seniors Andrew Diehl (Independence, KY), Jackie Alexander (Brodhead, KY), and Cassandra Bowlin (San Francisco, CA) as each attained Second Lieutenant status in the United States Army. The program has produced many successful military alumni including recently retired Major General Kenneth Dowd and retired Colonel Thomas Nickerson.

Providing the Commencement address was Rufus M. Friday, a 29-year newspaper veteran, a North Carolina native and graduate from North Carolina State. Friday joined the

Lexington Herald-Leader & Kentucky. com Media Company in June 2011, becoming the seventh president and publisher in company history.

The H.N. and Frances Berger Awards are given each year to honor the outstanding male and female students from the senior class who have demonstrated leadership in, and service to, the greater university community while maintaining sound academic achievements. This year’s outstanding male and female graduates were Edwin Corgiat and Darcy Mascotti.

OUTSTANDING MALE GRADUATE Edwin Corgiat (Norris, TN), the son of Edwin and Phyllis Corgiat, double majored in biology and chemistry. He was a Hearst Scholar, completed a Presidential research project, and participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research at Emory University. Corgiat was a member of the Patriot soccer team being recognized as an NAIA Scholar Athlete. Other honors received include the T. E. Mahan Memorial Award, induction into UC’s J. T. Vallandingham Society, and selection for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Corgiat volunteered as a peer tutor for the Academic Resource Center, served as Vice President of the Student Government Association, worked as a Residence Hall Assistant, and was a member of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, the National Chemistry Honor Society, and Beta, Beta, Beta Biology Honor Society.

Upon graduation, he plans to gain clinical experience and then pursue both an M.D./Ph.D. (MSTP) in a dual program.

OUTSTANDING FEMALE GRADUATE Darcy Mascotti (Bellbrook, OH), the daughter of Sharon and Mitchell Mascotti, majored in biology with minors in Spanish and missions and

ministry. She maintained a 4.0 GPA, was a member of both the Beta Beta Beta, Biology, and Sigma Delta Phi, Spanish, honor societies, participated in Mountain Outreach, and served as a Campus Ambassador. Mascotti was co-captain of the track and cross country teams for four years and was chosen as Most Valuable Runner for three years. In 2013, she and teammate, Danielle Hoop, received the NAIA Champion of Character Award. She was named a National Athletic All-American as well as an Academic All-American multiple times, inducted into the J. T. Vallandingham Society, and selected for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Mascotti is a state Certified Nursing Assistant who has volunteered for Hospice and at a camp for families with children who have disabilities. She is currently enrolled in the Physician Assistant program at UC. George S. Munro Memorial Prize Brandon Keith Nance (Corbin, KY) 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 pre-medical student who has achieved the highest grade-point average through his or her college career. Brandon is the son of Keith and Connie Nance of Corbin. At UC he earned a perfect grade point average while majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry.

He served as treasurer of Beta Beta Beta, the biology honor society, and as student coordinator for the Mountain Outreach program. Brandon will be enrolling in the University of Pikeville School of Osteopathic Medicine in the fall.

Honorary Degrees Conferred At the 55th Annual Honors Day on April 27, 2014, Drs. Christine and Michael Zuromski were presented with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters and an honorary Doctorate of Law, respectively.

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graduation 2014 Dr. Christine Zuromskis has maintained her interest in education by serving on the Chairman’s Council of the American Trust for the British Library and as a founding board member of the British Library American Foundation. She is currently researching a book on 17th Century Sugar Plantation Life in the British West Indies and is pursuing her master’s degree at Harvard University.

Dr. Michael Zuromskis, a semiretired entrepreneur, is a member of the National Association of Scholars, and a keen supporter of Cumberlands. Early in his career Zuromskis sold mainframe computers for the UNIVAC division of Sperry Rand subsequently serving as a marketing executive with a small software company.

Leaving the technology sector, he directed attention to real estate while renovating older properties in the Boston area and acquiring medical facilities for a Swiss investment firm.

Together the Zuromskis have a real estate investment firm. They control a diversified portfolio including real estate investments and shipping and storage facilities.

During Commencement exercises on May 10, 2014, longtime UC Trustee A. Doyle Baker received the Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree and William J. “Bill” Chatlos, Jr. was honored with the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

A. Doyle Baker joined the Kentucky Utilities Company in Lexington, Kentucky in February of 1950 as an Electrical Engineer. In 1951, with a leave of absence from KU, Mr. Baker enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Electronics and Radar schools as an instructor until he was released from the Air Force in 1953 with the rank of First Lieutenant.

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He resumed work at KU in 1953 until he retired in 1992 as Vice President.

William J. “Bill” Chatlos, Jr. was elected to serve as President and CEO of Sun Ray Homes, Incorporated, in 1978.

Under his guidance over the last 31 years, The Chatlos Foundation, which celebrates its’ 60th anniversary this year, has awarded grants in excess of $112,444,398 to 9,311 organizations worldwide, including Cumberlands.

Inaugural Silver Reunion

UC hosted the inaugural Silver Reunion Breakfast for the Class of 1989 on the morning of Saturday, May 10, 2014. Four members gathered to commemorate their 25th anniversary in the Boswell Campus Center prior to commencement exercises. This event joined the established annual Fiftieth Reunion Breakfast and Golden March Tradition while several members of the 1964 Class were present.

“It is always nice to have UC alumni back at their alma mater, reminiscing, and discussing their fondest college memories,” said UC Alumni Director and ’89 graduate, Dave Bergman. “This year, we are recognizing the Cumberland College classes that participated in the unforgettable celebration years of the 75th Diamond Jubilee (held in 1964) and the 100th Centennial Celebration (held in 1988-89). These milestones were witnessed by members of the Class of 1989 and the Class of 1964. How fortunate for you to experience these events while students at Cumberland.”

The classmates who attended the Silver Reunion included: Dave Bergman (Williamsburg, KY), Donnie Grimes (Williamsburg, KY), Cathy Sue Smith (Barbourville, KY), and Angela (Vance) Whitaker (Neon, KY).

The Cumberland students of 1988-89 experienced five distinct milestones and accomplishments that will never be forgotten. That year, the basketball team achieved a number one ranking, the football team had an undefeated season, the college held its’ Centennial Celebration, and the Class of 1989 was the final class to graduate in the Gatliff Gym, or as it is called today, the Intramural Gym (IM Gym). Members consider their class a close group and acknowledge the lack of technology afforded more face-toface relationship time whereas today, students spend more time texting, emailing, or using social media to contact their friends.

“The campus has changed so much over the years,” said Dr. Jim Taylor, President of UC. “Every time alumni return to campus after they have spent time away, they always tell me how beautiful our campus is and how much things have improved. Our landscape, buildings, cleanliness, and overall atmosphere are things in which we are proud.”

UC Alumni Services staff members constantly stay on the move trying to bring alumni back to campus. They strive to keep those great memories alive. Angela Vance Whitaker, ‘89, passed down her Cumberlands experience to her son, Solomon Whitaker, who proudly walked across the stage that morning at commencement, just as she had done 25 years earlier.

“The goal of an education should be a lifelong career that you have prepared for and with that should come enough success to recall the fond memories of your days spent on campus as a student,” said Bergman.

“We hope these annual events and reunions will bring alumni back to campus year after year with heartfelt memories for their alma mater and a willingness to give something back.”

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THE ALUMNI FACTOR:

UNIVERSITY of the

CUMBERLANDS: 125 ALUMNI CAREERS

Latest book written by Dr. James H. Taylor featuring 125 alumni careers.

Telling Your Story Helps Your Alma Mater M arking a milestone celebration like the 125th Anniversary of University of the CumberlandsCumberland College takes months of planning and preparation. Homecoming Weekend set for September 26-28, 2014 will celebrate the capstone of this special event.

Make plans now to attend.

With the anniversary comes a new publication by UC President Jim Taylor, titled University of the Cumberlands: 125 Alumni Careers. Released in June, the publication provides a spotlight on hundreds of alumni who have held leadership roles among many career fields. This book took months to compile and sort through all of the information. Although it covers only a fraction of the productive lives influenced by the University, the book is an attempt to spotlight alumni lives in a number of the125 career vocations identified on the book’s back cover. The book release commemorates the anniversary but more importantly, honors those featured within its pages. More alumni should be included in this publication and with help and assistance perhaps dozens more will submit photos, biographical information (500 word maximum) necessary to produce an addendum publication in the coming months.

(Please see President Taylor’s letter on page 25.)

Behind any college or university of significance, there exists a steady but influential presence often referred to as The Alumni Factor. Perhaps now is the best time to examine this phenomenon.

Sure, Harvard is known as the oldest institution of higher learning in the U. S. and lays claim to the largest endowment, too. But, what provides such reputation and funding of the New England school? Does The Alumni Factor sound familiar? Perhaps not, but it should, because the largest group of influence among any college or university in the nation rests within the alumni. Boards, volunteer committees, faculty, staff, donors and trustees

influence institutions and many of these groups are made up of alumni. However, it is difficult at best to qualify much less quantify the wide range of influence sent in annually by alumni through the peaks and valleys of an ever-changing economy.

Twentieth-century philosopher and university professor, Bill Earle, articulated a simple yet revealing statement, “If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall.” The inferred meaning is quite simple to understand but for many individuals and families among American society it becomes equally difficult to avoid this simple pitfall.

This leads to the question, “Are we living above our means?” Individuals and families file for bankruptcy every day. Established businesses close on a whim while new ones open only to reach a short demise. Colleges and universities struggle with the fiscal cliff. One private Baptist university in western Kentucky closed this year upon reaching the financial breaking point. Public and private schools, like UC, with established long range plans have a close eye on right sizing based on student enrollment and program productivity. Cumberlands has issued several belt-tightening measures as a means to weather the fiscal challenges. These are indeed challenging times for colleges and universities in a cloudy economic climate. The Alumni Factor plays an important role at UC during both prosperous and challenging times.

Similar to the University, it is understood these modern times of mass marketing and communication are financially challenging for alumni. Constant requests from public schools, churches, civic organizations and other ministries make it difficult at best to discern where hard earned dollars are best used and wisely spent. Seldom does a report come back to UC indicating sound budgeting practices as a means of support but this is often the case. Equally, there CUMBERLAND Today

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Let’s take a closer look at The Alumni Factor. Among alumni who have ever made a donation to Cumberlands, the giving percentage currently stands at 25%. Not bad, but our goals and expectations are much higher than the outcome and a more realistic goal should exist of around 40%. As compared to the national calculation for alumni giving, based on a two year giving percentage, UC alumni giving drops to 19%. Nationally among private schools UC’s ranking is just not up to par. Alumni can do better for UC, but it must start with the first gift as a show of confidence in the University that jumpstarted a career.

There are many ways alumni can give back. Let’s examine a few.

Seize the opportunity to “Give Thanks” and “Put Something Back” at the special place where we learned, grew, and made lifelong memories and friendships (in some cases married a spouse). For many alumni, roots were firmly planted at University of the Cumberlands.

We see these alums return to campus year after year. For others, those roots provided a foundation for personal and professional growth beyond their alma mater; yet, these alumni overlook the importance of writing back to share their successes in the semi-annual alumni magazine, the value in attending the annual Homecoming, and the reciprocity of helping a student with a scholarship as someone did for them.

An alumna recently shared her story by phone. Now a teacher, she confessed to having regular communication

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with the department she graduated, explaining that her support to UC is made through student recommendations to the department. She values the opportunity to send students to her alma mater. Further, she noted the difficulty of finding time to attend Homecoming and apologized for her lack of emphasis on sending financial support. I thanked her for this revealing information.

Another alumna shared that an older sibling attending Cumberland influenced her enrollment at the school. A few years ago, the older sibling passed away, left the estate to the sister, and a generous scholarship gift was provided in the sibling’s lasting memory.

Overall, The Alumni Factor contributes to Cumberlands’ alumni giving as volunteers, giving through influence of prospective students who eventually enroll, corporate matching gifts programs, and gifts of stock, cash and planned giving instruments such as wills and bequests. At UC, we give thanks for each of these ways alumni choose to put something back. UC gives thanks for our alumni as they venture into productive careers.

The University’s appreciation grows with news of work and services shared with us and often reported back to us by alumni every six months. UC takes this news and edits it from the published news clippings and translates it throughout the pages of Cumberland Today, your alumni magazine. Share your news with UC. It makes a difference when alumni pick up the magazine to read about classmates.

The University values each graduate and hopes the chart below provides you with revealing information into the Bureau of Labor Statistics findings on earnings and unemployment as they relate to educational attainment.

This information should give all alumni who have not completed a terminal degree something to consider with regard to the University’s growing online graduate education programs. Visit gradweb.ucumberlands.edu

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Dear Alumni,

As I reviewed the book entitled, “University of the Cumberlands: 125 Alumni Careers,” I noticed we did not have pictures, biographies or resumes for many of you in it.

Thus, I want to produce an addendum to the book which would include your picture and your background information as a successful Cumberland alumnus. Would you kindly put your picture and bio in an envelope soon after reading through the pages of Cumberland Today and send to me so the addendum will contain your information?

This is a rare opportunity in the history of UC – an opportunity of a lifetime.

Once your picture and bio are published we’ll notify the newspapers of your selection during this our 125th Anniversary since opening our doors, being chartered in 1888 and students beginning January, 1889.

We’re blessed by the accomplishments of our outstanding alumni as we serve an underserved population as well as the very bright and beautiful.

Should you wish to make a gift of $125.00 (even more, or less) toward this 125th year celebration, we will inscribe your name or the name of your loved one on a plaque to be located at the entrance of the Health and Wellness Center so all can see.

Simply return the bottom portion of this letter along with your picture, bio and gift to President’s Office, 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Do me a favor and let me hear from you. I’m looking forward to it.

Sincerely,

Jim Taylor President ___ Here’s my picture and bio information (500 word maximum) for inclusion in the addendum to “University of the Cumberlands: 125 Alumni Careers.” ___ Here’s my gift of $125 in celebration of the University’s 125 years of service. In recognition of my gift please inscribe a plaque with the name (limit of two lines with maximum of 14 spaces/ characters per line): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ___ Here’s my gift of $_____.

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ADDENDUM TO LAST EDITION’S COVER STORY:

COMMON THREADS MAKE CUMBERLANDS’ PATCHWORK QUILT Gary W. Barton, Class of 1978, is a native of Williamsburg, Kentucky and the son of the late Henry Babe Barton, ’59, and Jennie Lou Buhl Barton, ’54. Gary graduated from Williamsburg High School and enrolled at Cumberland College where he was a student athlete while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He served ten years as General Manager of Barton Chevrolet Company in Williamsburg. In 1987, he was elected to his first term as Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk, a position he has held for the last 27 years (six consecutive terms of office). Gary has served on the Executive Committee, the Legislative Committee and the Education Committee for the Circuit Court Clerks Association. He is actively involved in the community by serving on the Williamsburg Tourist Commission, the Cumberland Valley Area Development District and as President of the Kiwanis Club. He has also served as Past President of the 5th District Republican Lincoln Club. Gary has worked with the youth of the community as a little league coach of various sports for more than ten years. He served on the Project Development Board for the new Whitley County Judicial Center. The Kentucky General Assembly authorized building a new Whitley County Judicial Center in 2006 and approved its funding in 2008. The total project budget was $17.1 million. The building is approximately 58,728 square feet and was completed in September 2011. Barton is the father of Nikki (attended UC), Brooke, Bret (attended UC), and Dani Shay, a 2010 UC graduate.

Dr. James Gover, Class of 1959, retired from Sandia National Laboratories after thirty-five years and served as a professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University from 1998 to 2012. He has worked in public policy research and served as a science advisor to Senator Pete Domenici, the House of Representative Science Committee; Senator Bill Roth, the Department of Energy and the Department of Commerce as an IEEE Congressional Fellow and IEEE Competitiveness Fellow. IEEE-USA awarded him its Citation of Honor for his policy research. Currently, Gover serves as Professor Emeritus at Kettering, is active in hybrid vehicle education for IEEE, and researches and writes about job creation, innovation and competitiveness for IEEE policy committees.

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Jennifer (Lefevers) Jones, Class of 1963, worked for the State of Kentucky for thirty-two years and served as the manager for the Harlan and Middlesboro offices of Employment Services the last twelve years. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to be elected Chairperson of the Cumberland Valley Area Development District and subsequently was the first woman elected to Chair the Kentucky Association of Area Development Districts.

While in the KAADD Chair position, she was nominated to run for the National Association of Regional Councils.

She was elected and served five years, again the first woman to do so. Jones has served continuously on the Cumberland Valley Board of Directors for over thirty-five years and on the Kentucky Highlands Investments Corporation’s Board of Directors for over twenty-five years. In 1998, she was elected Bell County’s first female County Judge Executive.

She was the first woman elected to receive the Chamber’s Leadership Award and the first person to be selected a KEY Partner on the East Kentucky Corporation for her efforts in locating Civic Development in Bell County. In 2009, Jones was chosen the Rotary Club’s Woman of the Year, and in 2001, she was the winner of the Women in Action Award for Bell County.

Matthew Norton, Class of 1998, has served on the Board of Trustees for the Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries the past six years (2009-2014). He has been chairperson of the Personnel & Budget and Finance Committees, and is currently the Board Secretary and Treasurer. Norton also recently became the Senior Pastor of Inglewood Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Bob Proud, Class of 1981, is in his seventh term as a Clermont County Commissioner and currently serves as Vice President of the Board. Proud is chairman of the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission (OVRDC), a local arm of the Appalachian Regional Development Commission (ARC). Commissioner Proud also serves as chairman of the state advisory committee for Reasoned and Equitable Community and Local Alternatives to Incarceration of Minors (RECLAIM OHIO) with the Department of Youth

cover STORY Services and was appointed to serve on the Governor’s Council for Juvenile Justice. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Public Safety and Justice Committee (County Commissioners Association of Ohio). He served as a member University of the Cumberlands Alumni Board of Directors (1995-1998) and a term as President-Elect, President and Past-President of the Alumni Board (19992001).

Julie (Ross) Rea, Class of 2001, is a 2013 graduate of Leadership Tri-County and one of only four Duane Hart Leader Among Leaders Award recipients. She was elected by her class as member of Leadership TriCounty Board of Directors. Rea has been involved with the London-Laurel County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s Club, Leadership Tri-County Board of Directors, London Downtown Christmas on Main Committee, First Baptist Church of London, and the Sublimity Elementary PTO. As a result of her service, she is a 2013 Volunteer of the Year recipient.

Fred F. White, Class of 1981, is a 1984 graduate of Mississippi College School of Law. He was elected to serve as District Judge in Whitley and McCreary counties in 2010. He is running unopposed for a second term later this year. He is married to Kim Broome White, a 1981 graduate of Cumberland College. She is employed by the University of the Cumberlands. His daughter Erin is a 2010 graduate of University of the Cumberlands and currently employed as a secondary teacher at Corbin Independent School District. She is presently working on her masters in school counseling at University of the Cumberlands. His daughter Kelsey is a 2014 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a major in Communications Disorders.

She is presently working on her masters in speech-language pathology at Eastern Kentucky University. Fred is active in his church and community. He serves on the Williamsburg Tourism Board.

NEW APPROVED DESIGN! Help Cumberlands win the 2014 Battle of the Bumpers!

Release Date To Be Announced

Show your school spirit wherever you go while supporting current students. New official UC license plate purchases contribute $10 to the school’s general scholarship fund.

For more information, visit the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing at http://mvl.ky.gov.

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GIFTS & GIVING UC students organize donations for distribution in the local community.

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gifts & GIVING Generous Donation from Commonwealth Risk Solutions

Dr. Taylor accepts a donation from William Bryant.

W.D. Bryant & Son, Inc. Make Contribution In February 2014, William Bryant delivered a check in the amount of $10,000 to Jim Taylor, President of University of the Cumberlands, on behalf of Lee Bryant, Darren Bryant, ’92, and William Bryant, ’91, the fourth generation of the Bryant family to own W. D. Bryant & Son, Inc. True Value Hardware.

“For many years, W.D. Bryant & Son and University of the Cumberlands have been partners in progress,” said President Taylor.

“While Bryant’s gift is unrestricted, we will use it to provide scholarships for local students attending Cumberland.

We are grateful for their generosity and friendship.”

“I know the gift will be put it to good use,” said William Bryant.

In the late 1930’s, W.D. Bryant and his family opened a general store on Fifth Street in Williamsburg with each family member working in the business. The store eventually evolved into a hardware and building supply store to service the growing community. Incorporated in 1968 by the third generation of Bryant’s, “W. D. Bryant & Son continues to provide much needed products and services to the citizens of Williamsburg and the surrounding community, and we are honored to have their support,” said Taylor.

On March 27, 2014, UC received an unrestricted gift in the amount of $10,000.00 from Commonwealth Risk Solution Ltd. of Louisville, Kentucky. The check was presented by the company president, Thomas B. Monarch. Steve Morris, UC’s Vice President of Business Services, accepted the check on behalf of President Taylor.

For over half a decade, Cumberlands has been a loyal customer of Commonwealth Risk Solutions Ltd., the agency that provides property and accident insurance for the campus. “We appreciate the relationship we have with UC,” said Monarch. “This is a partnership that we are pleased to be a part of and we hope it continues to grow. This is a great University and it is a pleasure working with the people of UC.” President Jim Taylor stated that, “Even though you hope that you never have to file a claim to use this insurance, it’s such a comfort for the University to have the type of insurance provided by Commonwealth Risk Solutions, Ltd. and we couldn’t ask for a more amenable partner.”

CUMBERLAND’S 125th MILESTONE CAMPAIGN! CELEBRATE TRADITION AND EXCELLENCE WITH YOUR IMPORTANT ALUMNI SUPPORT NOW!!!

1889-2014 In April 2013, University of the Cumberlands began celebrating 125 years in education. In May 2011, then Alumni Board President, Rich Prewitt, and the Alumni Board of Directors sent a letter issuing a challenge to all alumni. The goal of this 125th Milestone Celebration Campaign is $125,000.If you would like to honor a professor or classmate with your gift of support, just complete the form below. All campaign contributions will be used to support important current programs and projects. Your alumni support is a necessary means to keeping University of the Cumberlands vibrant and viable to future generations of students seeking a quality liberal arts education on our scenic campus. If you have not sent your gift or pledge of support, please do so today. And if you have already sent a gift or pledge, thank you for turning dreams into realities!

$42,168.50 in cash & pledges

125th Milestone Celebration Campaign Support Form ____ Yes, I want to help toward the 125th Campaign with my first gift of $25 over 5 years. ____ Yes, I want to help toward the 125th Campaign with my enclosed gift of $125. ____ Yes, I want to help toward the 125th Campaign with my enclosed gift of $________.00. ____ No, I cannot help toward the 125th Campaign, but I can ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________ Email__________________________________________ Year of Graduation from CC/UC___________________________ Spouse Graduation Year__________________ In Honor of:________________________________________________________________________________ Paying Tribute to:____________________________________________________________________________ CUMBERLAND Today 29 In Memory of:______________________________________________________________________________

gifts & GIVING TRIBUTE PROGRAM...

How are Tribute Gifts acknowledged?

Honor or Memorialize a Friend or Loved One

For a Memorial Gift the family of the one you wish to memorialize is sent an appropriate card the same day the gift is received by the college. Then the name of the giver and the deceased will be listed in the next issue of the college’s newsletter.

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 UC-Cumberland College, a memory of the past or an honor of the present is tied to the future as it is made to live on and on in the lives of needy students. The size of the gift you send is up to you. Many send the amount they would spend on floral arrangements, candy or other appropriate purchases. Gifts generally range from $15 to $1,000, but the right amount for you is the one your heart tells you to send.

For an Honor Gift the person being honored is sent an appropriate card listing the honor giver as well as the occasion for the honor. Then the name of the giver and the name of the honoree will be listed in the next issue of the college’s newsletter.

What is an Honor Gift? An Honor Gift is a gift which shows admiration and respect for a loved one or friend on a significant day in their life such as birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.

For all Tribute Gifts the amount of the gift is kept confidential, and all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.

What is a Memorial Gift? A Memorial Gift is a gift in memory of a departed loved one or friend. It is a wonderful way to express sympathy and high regard or as a means to remember birthdays, anniversaries, or other special days (Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, etc.) of a deceased loved one.

How will your Tribute Gift help? Your gift will provide a lasting legacy for our needy students as it is used to help provide scholarship and workship assistance, books and supplies, food and housing, and many other supportive services.

University of the Cumberlands Tribute Gifts Given by: Name___________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State_______Zip____________

Gift In Honor Of: Name_____________________________________ Amount $ _____________

Gift In Memory Of: Name_____________________________________ Amount $ _____________ The occasion of my gift is __________________________________________

Please send notification of my gift to: Name___________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State_______Zip____________

Return Coupon To: Dr. Jim Taylor, 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769

Listings reflect the Tribute Gifts received February 1, 2014 through June 5, 2014. 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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In Memory Of In Memory Of: Professor Frank Ferrell Carnes Given By: Mr. John A. Gilliam In Memory Of: Betty Creech Collins Given By: Ms. Amy A. Marsalis In Memory Of: Given By:

Christopher Scott Dean Mr. & Mrs. Hall H. Bibee Mr. Robert W. Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Philip P. Castellano Mr. & Mrs. Tommy J. Davis Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Thomas Kites Mr. & Mrs. Shelby J. Middleton Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Thomas Steuer

In Memory Of: Roy Dobyns Given By: Mrs. Norma Kelley In Memory Of: Dr. John Duke Given By: Mr. John A. Gilliam In Memory Of: Ed Fish Given By: Drs. Dallas & Carolyn Petrey In Memory Of: Judge Karl S. Forester Given By: The Honorable & Mrs. Eugene Siler, Jr. In Memory Of: Emma McPherson Given By: Mrs. Carol Janet Noonan In Memory Of: Lawrence B. Mountjoy Given By: Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Mountjoy In Memory Of: Given By:

Norma Brock Patrick Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ottmon Abbott Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mayer Dupier, Jr. Mrs. Patricia B. Gratton-Riebenack

In Memory Of: Jim Taylor, II Given By: Lt. Colonel & Mrs. Donald Brooke Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wyatt

In Honor Of In Honor Of: Garnet Chrisman Given By: Ms. Iona C. Patrick Occasion: Service & Retirement In Honor Of: Marki Lee Hall Given By: Ms. Michelle Bogart

UNIVERSITY of the CUMBERLANDS Offers Estate Planning Ministry Estate planning is a very important task, yet one that is easy to procrastinate on for so many. If you do not have an estate plan in place that will ensure provision for your family while protecting your estate from unnecessary taxation; or if your estate plan is out of date, we urge you to take action to remedy this situation.

For Christians, there is an added dimension to estate planning – recognizing that God is the owner of our estate places us in a responsible position as a steward. It is important that we use our estate assets to their fullest potential during our lifetimes for us personally, for our family, business and for His glory.

As a steward, we must also arrange for the most efficient and effective transfer of our assets at death to individuals or ministries who will continue to use them to reflect Biblical values.

While almost all of the reasons for procrastinating are understandable, none will serve to lessen the reality that the absence of an estate plan can have devastating impact on family members and on an estate. A proper estate plan should accomplish the following: • Express God’s plan of stewardship.

• Provide for financial and guardianship needs for all dependents.

• Transfer the assets God has entrusted to you to individual and ministry beneficiaries.

• Transfer your estate in a tax efficient manner with the least possible amount of heartache, cost or delay.

To learn more about this ministry, please visit our website at www.uclegacy.org/pg.

Here you will find over 100 interactive web pages designed to instruct you on how estate planning and Biblical stewardship can benefit you and those you love. You will also find the Estate Plan Organizer and resource that will instruct you on developing estate planning goals and implementing them.

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From Coed to Cover Model: Faith and Fashion Inspire Alumna Photo by Tanesha Lambert. Reprint permission from Afroelle Magazine.

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rom a childhood growing up in Zimbabwe, Africa to college coed and finally a recent magazine cover model, Linda Ruvarashe (Chiromo) Matiwaza, ‘06, has taken an unlikely life path to the streets of New York City fashion.

Born the daughter of two 1987 Cumberland College alumni parents, Henry and Sithembile Chiromo, of Zimbabwe, Linda Ruvarashe Chiromo Matiwaza was graduated from University of the Cumberlands in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. A tennis and academic full scholarship along with a workstudy position at the Academic Resource Center and Cumberland Inn afforded her the Cumberland education. Linda is quick to offer special thanks to Dr. Jim Taylor, president, Dr. Chin Tan, tennis coach, Mr. Harold Hubbard, business/accounting professor, Mary Doyle Johnson, alumna, and many others who helped her along the way. Overall, Linda says it was an “awesome experience for me at Cumberland College.”

It was Ms. Jane Carter who encouraged and finally influenced Chiromo to apply for the Cumberland College internship at Rollins Corporation in Atlanta. She qualified and took the opportunity at Rollins to learn valuable on the job experience in business and accounting. Following graduation, the internship led to a fulltime job there and a five year stint as a financial analyst.

Linda reflects by saying, “My journey at Cumberland began with my parents who graduated from Cumberland. My mother was carrying twins (my younger brother and sister, Nicholas and Marcella)

while attending her accounting classes with Professor Harold Hubbard.

It is quite amazing because Mr. Hubbard, twenty years later, would be my accounting professor, too.

Nicholas and Marcella also studied and graduated from University of the Cumberlands. When I first came to Cumberland I was nervous about being away from my family but that was quickly remedied by all the lovely people who would mention how they knew me when I was a little girl and they would tell me stories of my parents. I felt quite at home and was able to focus on excelling in my education.

I will always be grateful for Ms. Carter who encouraged me to apply for the Rollins internship. It was my freshman year and I had decided I would not apply because I didn’t think I stood a chance. I saw her on deadline day and she told me I should come to her office and apply, even if it was just for the experience of interviewing. I thank God for using her to encourage me. I applied and was offered the internship that summer. You may be wondering what the big deal is but as foreign students summers are always a bit of a challenge because you may not be able to go home to family and you are not sure what to do. One summer I decided to stay at school and take summer classes while working at the Cumberland Inn. I believe all of this was part of God’s beautiful plan for my life because I graduated a semester early due to those classes, and there was a job that opened up at Rollins as a financial analyst right at the time that I graduated and I was offered the position. After working as a Financial Analyst at Rollins for three

years I was nominated for promotion to Senior Treasury Analyst. I moved to New York in 2011 to be with my husband and the love of my life, Brian Matiwaza. I have to say that God used my experiences at Cumberland and Rollins to lead me to where I am today (and I still have a long way to go).”

Moving to New York was quite challenging for Linda but she knew God was leading her, so she had peace.

She decided this would be the perfect opportunity to start something that she knew she always wanted to do.

An ever present interest in older styles of fashion (1920s to 1980s) led her to buying and collecting period clothing over the years. Linda also wanted to be in a business where someday she would have the flexibility to actively raise her children when the time came.

So, upon arrival in New York City, she opened the online vintage clothing store named Seventh Row and began to work with orphaned children in Zimbabwe soon after. Confessing the amount of work it takes to run a business, Linda attributes all successes to God. During a cover story interview with AfroElle magazine, March 2014 Art Edition, on which Linda is featured, she stated, “I had faith and continue to have faith that God leads and guides my every footstep. Before He formed me in my mother’s womb, He had a specific plan and purpose for my life. Each day that purpose unfolds, and when all is said and done, I want to be able to say I lived the life God intended for me to live. I want to die empty, depositing all that God has put within me into this world. I see my store as a platform to let my light shine and to allow others to let their light shine.”

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Major General Dowd Retires With 35 Years of Army Service

Jennie Dowd; Major General Kenneth Dowd, ‘79; Alumni Director Dave Bergman, ‘89

FORT BELVOIR, Va. – The retirement ceremony for Army Maj. Gen. Kenneth Dowd, director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, included a send-off full of special guests, remembrances and war stories. Hosted by DLA Director Navy Vice Admiral Mark Harnitchek, the April 4, 2014 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex here was more of a celebration than a somber farewell.

Highlighting Dowd’s “proud Irish” roots and affinity for yelling out “Hooah,” Harnitchek opened the ceremony with several anecdotes from former co-workers, current DLA colleagues, friends and service members, all touching on several milestones and stints in Dowd’s 35year military career.

Dowd overcame many challenges in providing logistics support, even when faced with “Ph.D.-level logistics day in and day out over some of the world’s toughest terrain,” Harnitchek said. He added that Dowd’s work at U.S. Central Command and on the Northern Distribution Network helped him face other challenges headon while at DLA, including 2012’s Hurricane Sandy.

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Calling him a “living legend in the military logistics community,” Harnitchek praised Dowd’s loyalty to the Army, his country and his family.

After the events of Sept. 11, 2001, logisticians, like Dowd, were essential to keeping the military running, said retired Marine Corps General John Allen, former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command and former commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.

After first meeting Dowd in 2005, Allen was impressed, calling Dowd “a logistics leader who practiced his trade at a scientific level,” something that he wasn’t alone in observing, he said.

“I’ve had firsthand and direct observation of Ken for some period of time, and I have to tell you my friend, you are the best,” Allen said.

“General [David] Petraeus once called you the ‘sheik of the log nation.’ Mark Harnitchek gave you the toughest jobs possible in DLA and, as he testified, you got them all done. By your service, through a long and distinguished career, you have defined, indeed you actually personified, the qualities of commitment, dedication, hard work.

Before the ceremony, a slideshow of photos was displayed to the audience, showing Dowd during various stages of his military career, as well as alongside his family and friends. During his speech, he reminisced on his career, giving credit to the teammates that helped him “make it happen.”

“I’m very fortunate to have experienced such a wonderful Army career,” Dowd said. “I have no regrets; wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve traveled around the world a couple of times, seen some amazing things and most of all, met amazing people. One thing I learned during my career is nobody accomplishes anything by themselves; it’s all about team. I’m honored to serve my final tour here at DLA, truly a great team of professionals. In fact, one of my biggest takeaways is the importance of the civilian team to the mission of our military.”

The general also said he’s proud to have served as head of DLA Logistics Operations since August 2012, and he thanked the agency leaders and personnel in the audience.

“I want to thank those of you at DLA who made this tour so memorable,” he said. “This is a great agency, filled with professionals who made a difference to our customer.

I’m proud of the work you do, and you should be as well.”

In addition to an official certificate of retirement, Harnitchek presented Dowd with the Defense Superior Service Medal, a certificate of appreciation from President Barack Obama, and a letter of appreciation from Gen. Raymond Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, as well as a handmade DLA flag from DLA Troop Support. Afterward, Dowd’s wife, Jennie, received her own certificates, medal and letters of appreciation, thanking her for years of sacrifice in lending Dowd to the United States military.

During his career, Dowd served in several assignments including commanding general of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command at U.S. Army Central; commander of Division Support Command, 1st Armored Division in Europe and Iraq; assistant deputy chief of staff

alumni NEWS for logistics in Europe and Germany; executive officer to the deputy chief of staff for logistics in Washington, D.C.; and director of logistics at U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. To officially commemorate his retirement, Dowd performed one last official duty by casing and retiring his two-star general officer’s flag, signifying the end of his tenure in the Army. In addition, he joined in a Navy tradition called “piping ashore,” often used to represent a departure from the “ship” as a civilian. With six “sideboys,” a group of hand-picked service members important to Dowd’s military career, lining the walkway of the auditorium, Dowd requested permission from Harnitchek to “go ashore,” performed one final salute and escorted his family out of the room, signaling the end of his military career.

As a Department of Defense combat support agency, DLA provides the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, other federal agencies, and joint and allied forces with a variety of logistics, acquisition and technical services. The agency sources and provides nearly 100 percent of the consumable items America’s military forces need to operate, from food, fuel and energy, to uniforms, medical supplies, and construction and barrier equipment. DLA also supplies more than 85 percent of the military’s spare parts.

This article was written by Amanda Neumann and reprinted with permission from Defense Logistics Agency Public Affairs Editor’s Note: Major General Dowd extended the courtesy of an invitation to his retirement ceremony to a few fellow alumni and UC school officials. For one Alumni Director, it was a rare opportunity to be in a room filled with dignified military officials all present to pay tribute to a time honored retirement tradition on behalf of Major General Kenneth Dowd at McNamara Headquarters Complex inside Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Congratulations to retired MG Dowd and his family for meritorious service to the United States Armed Forces and citizens of our great Nation.

Where Are They Now? Dr. James Meeks, ’62 Alumnus and Former Professor

L to R: Peggy (Taylor) Meeks, ’63; Dr. James Meeks, ’62; Dr. John Hollingsworth, ’63; and Chuck Sheriff, ’63 visit after the Creech-Boswell Luncheon during Homecoming 2013.

Dr. James Meeks, a Harlan County, Kentucky native, was graduated from Cumberland College in 1962. He earned a Ph.D. at Dr. Meeks as a professor Louisiana State University in 1974, further studies at Purdue University, Argonne National Laboratory, Virginia Tech, Murray State, Southern Illinois, and University of Kentucky. Meeks joined the Cumberland faculty in 1964 and was head of the Chemistry Department from 1967-1978. He served as the professor and lecturer for chemistry at Southern Illinois University and Program Coordinator of Physical Sciences at Paducah Community College until his retirement in 2006. Meeks is former Chairman of the Kentucky Lake Section of the American Chemical Society and former Chairman of the Chemistry Division of the Kentucky Academy of Science. He served as president of the Kentucky Association of Physics Teachers for two years. Dr. Meeks has fifteen publications and seventy international, national, and regional research presentations. He and his wife, Peggy (Taylor) Meeks, ’63, reside in Elizabethtown, KY. Dr. Meeks as a

We interviewed Dr. Meeks on a few subjects: Who was your favorite professor during your time as a student at Cumberland?

I had four favorite professors; J.T. Vallandingham (Dr. Val), P.R. Jones, Ester Compton and Frank Freeze.

Their classes were fun to attend.

Your wife, Peggy Taylor Meeks, graduated from Cumberland in 1963. Did you meet her on campus?

Yes, I met Peggy on campus.

What was it like transitioning from being a student to a teacher at your alma mater?

My former professors welcomed me and made the transition easy.

Do you have a favorite class that you taught?

I had two; Physical and Organic Chemistry. The students in each were a joy to teach.

In 2012, you attended your 50th class reunion. What was that experience like?

It was a great experience to meet with former classmates, students and colleagues.

What have you been doing since your retirement in 2006?

We moved from Paducah to Elizabethtown and have been traveling. Also, we enjoy our grandchildren, who live in Louisville.

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alumni NEWS Alumna Continues to Promote Education and Ethical Leadership

Dr. Betty (Lentz) Siegel, ’50, holds the distinction of being the first woman to head an educational institution in the 35-unit University System of Georgia and the longest serving woman president of a public university in the nation while leading Kennesaw State from 1981-2006. She now serves as President Emeritus at Kennesaw State University and holds the Betty L. Siegel Endowed Chair of Leadership, Ethics, and Character at Kennesaw State. Dr. Siegel is also the co-founder of the International Alliance for Invitational Education.

Through publications and speaking engagements, Dr. Siegel continues to promote education and ethical leadership throughout the United States and the world. In December 2013, she was recognized by the American Clergy Leadership Conference with the True Family Values Award for her “exemplary standard of living for the sake of others” and for inspiring others to fulfill their God-given potential. Dr. Siegel was also honored on February 15, 2014 by the Georgia Commission on Women and the Georgia Women’s Institute as the first recipient of the Emily B. Grigsby Award “For a Lifetime of Inspiration and Achievement.” Congratulations to Dr. Siegel from the UC Family!

Warnky Earns Distinction on American Ninja Warrior

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a school record for the indoor track pentathlon. Beyond athletics, Warnky participated in Appalachian Ministries, Mountain Outreach, and the Insights Program. She was graduated in 2006 with a degree in Health Education & Movement and Leisure Studies major and a double minor in Psychology and Religion. Warnky went on to serve as an English teacher in Kazakhstan while continuing to train and workout to keep fit. In 2013, she qualified for and competed on the television show, American Ninja Warrior 5, with a strong finish among the top four women. She currently runs Warnky Warriors, a private personal training company and hosts Ninja Warrior events in her hometown. She recently made it to the St. Louis Regional Final, after finishing 19th in the first round and earning the highest score by a female in the event. Warnky earned the distinction of being the second female to ever successfully complete the first round and advance. If she completes in one of the top times during the finals, she will move on to compete in Las Vegas with a chance to take home $500,000.

View her training submission video http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_uEjJHtoVOQ and visit her website http://warnkywarriors.com/ about.html to learn more. Good luck Michelle from your UC family!

From Football to Foreign Missions: McCalmon Makes Impact in Nepal

Madison McCalmon, ’10, was a member of the UC Patriot football program (2006-2010) while redshirting one season. During his tenure the Patriots rose in prominence among the NAIA winning four straight Mid-South Conference Divisional Championships advancing to the NAIA Football Championship Series each year.

McCalmon was a member of Baptist Campus Ministries, President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a Resident Assistant in Robinson-Cook

Hall, a tutor in the Academic Resource Center, and competed in intramural athletics. He attended Disciple Now events with BCM while journeying to Spring Break mission trips in New Orleans, Louisiana and Ecuador.

McCalmon credits UC with advancing his faith and ministry stating, “UC is great. There is just an atmosphere of showing Christ to others there. At UC, you have mentors and professors that are always willing to help. Our coaches did a great job as well. The department heads as well as other professors on campus are strong believers. The University is surrounded by good churches that are always involved.

You walk around campus and you see the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes and it just gives you a culture of Christian values, sharing your faith, and you just can’t help but to show spiritually there.”

Recently, McCalmon returned from a two-year mission trip in Nepal through the Journeyman program with the International Mission Board. Stationed in the capital city of Kathmandu, he helped with community development, sports, and school projects in the Tibetan and Himalayan areas of Nepal. With the amount of poverty there, Madison and his co-workers were very sensitive to the Nepalese and learned to live simply. Most of the people that McCalmon reached out to hadn’t even heard of Christianity or the name Jesus Christ. Several of his friends in Nepal were Buddhists. After converting to Christianity, many of them put their hard-working Buddhist values to use for God. It was a life changing experience for him to travel abroad. After touching down in the US, McCalmon traveled to Arizona to spend some time with his brother, Preston, a collegiate wrestler at Arizona State University.

Later, he came to Williamsburg to visit friends. Currently, he is in his home state of Georgia, spending time with his family and waiting to see what God has in store for the next chapter of his life.

alumni NEWS A New Home in Haiti

Imagine the idea of living both at home in the United States and abroad while serving two missions with one common goal. The thought of keeping up a house with five children in the U. S. and a mission in Haiti takes special skills and strong personal fortitude.

This is the story of Mike Wilson, ’94, and his wife, Missy, who began “myLIFEspeaks” in 2006 to share a story of hope and to help others overcome adversity in their own lives by using the story of their son, Lane, who has severe special needs. In January 2012, the Wilsons launched the myLIFEspeaks Campus in Neply, Haiti providing a home to children who have been orphaned or abandoned--both typically developing children and special needs children.

Mike has been traveling to Haiti regularly since 2003 and has been leading short-term mission trips there since 2005.

The family of five children consists of three biological sons and two adopted daughters from Haiti. They were featured on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams on January 12, 2012 in an unforgettable story of adoption. Wilson has been travelling full-time and speaking to groups of all sizes since 2008. He is passionate about helping others “Park Their Hearts” around the globe and watching people learn to live for something BIGGER than themselves.

In May 2014, Mike, Missy, and kids set their priorities, staged a home and sidewalk sale of belongings, and moved from Franklin, Tennessee to Neply, Haiti. The leap of faith came with many blessings along the way including a special “Welcome Home Wilsons” sign upon arrival in Neply.

For more information about the Wilson family and myLifespeaks, please visit www.mylifespeaks.com.

“Dissecting the Serpent: Exposing Twenty-One of the Devil’s Most Destructive Devices” Audiobook Released

First Baptist Church of New Carlisle, Ohio is proud to announce the posthumous general release of the audiobook “Dissecting the Serpent: Exposing Twenty-One of the Devil’s Most Destructive Devices” by Rick Shoemaker, ‘76.

Pastor Rick Shoemaker, a native of Kettering, Ohio, was saved in 1971. He began preaching later that year while a senior at Fairmont East High School. He graduated from Cumberland College and continued his theological training at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky. After serving churches in Northern Ky. and in Central Indiana, Rick was called as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of New Carlisle, Ohio in December of 1979 where he continued to minister until his passing.

On October 27th, 2013, Pastor Rick Shoemaker, having experienced complications from his battle with cancer, passed away. One of Rick’s last requests was to have his book “Dissecting the Serpent: Exposing 21 of the Devil’s Most Destructive Devices” published in audiobook format and the proceeds donated to Cancer Research and Faith and Friends Radio.

The audiobook project has been funded entirely by love offerings from members of First Baptist Church of New Carlisle, Ohio where Rick served as Pastor for 34 years. Members worked and graciously donated to fulfill his last request and the (9) disc audiobook of “Dissecting the Serpent: Exposing Twenty-One of the Devil’s

Most Destructive Devices” was released June 11th, 2014.

The audiobook (9) disc CD version of “Dissecting the Serpent: Exposing Twenty-One of the Devil’s Most Destructive Devices” is now available for purchase Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, and Sunday mornings from 9am-12pm at First Baptist Church of New Carlisle’s office and Welcome Center located at 8870 E. State Route 571 New Carlisle, Ohio 45344, and directly online at First Baptist Church of New Carlisle and iTunes. CDs Cost: $35.00, MP3 Download Cost: $24.00 (All proceeds go to Cancer Research & Faith and Friends Radio).

Alumni Faces in All Kinds of Places

Darryl Smith, ‘81, refs the Miami of Ohio vs Bowling Green basketball game on February 23, 2014.

Chris Anderson, ‘94, in Aguadilla, Peru on May 26, 2014. He is currently on tour with Athletes in Action doing sports ministry.

Cumberland Legacy - Will Mobley will play football for UC this fall. He is the son of Dr. John Mobley, ’86, grandson of Reverend Joe Mobley, ’76, and Judy (Haywood) Mobley, ’77, and nephew of Julie (Mobley) Vannatter, ’89 BS, ’91 MA, and Marty Vannatter, ’90.

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane With the Digital Yearbook Archive! http://www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni/archive/

1909 Eglantine Yearbook

Smith-Jones Club pictured at left. This group is interesting- in more ways than one. In the front row are six Jones boys, from two families, three from each; the second row contains a like number of Smith girls, from two families, three from each; at the left sit three boys named Charlie Smith. The rest are odds and ends of Smiths and Jones. There may also be some charm in the number 23 who knows?

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What’s Up? What’s New? What’s Going On? 1930s Wilma (Hill) Smith, attended ’32-‘33, celebrated her 100th birthday on June 16, 2013.

She began her teaching career in 1933 when she was only 20 years old and retired in 1983 after a 50 year career.

After retiring, she continued to substitute teach.

1950s Garnett (Beach) Jones, ’50, practiced nursing for 51 years in 5 different states, spent 3 summers in Ecuador as a volunteer nurse, and taught ESL to immigrants for 17 years.

1960s

Phillip and Dorcas Catron stopped by for a visit to donate his books to the Whitley County Historical Society.

Phillip Catron, ’62, announces the publication of two Wayne County historical and genealogical books titled Sunnybrook and Chesnut Grove 18001950 and Notes and Quotes: Southwestern Wayne County Kentucky. Anyone interested should contact the author at phillipcatron@windstream.net.

Eugene Davis, ’63, served as a Captain in the United States Army. He and his wife Delores Morris Davis, ’63, have been married for 51 years.

Charles Peace, ’64, and Ruth (Byrd) Peace, ’64 recently celebrated their 50th class reunion. Pictured L to R: Chuck, Hope, Ruth, Charles, Becky, Melanie, and John.

Taken by Tammy Brown Photography

Amanda Roberts, attended ’64, is the Alumni Director and head librarian at Oneida Baptist Institute.

Zafer Roback, ’65, and Ann (Faulkner) Roback, ’66, have been married for forty-eight years, have five children, and reside in Farragut, TN. Ann taught many years at Concord Christian School and is now retired. Zafer has been in the real estate for thirty-five years and is known as “The Motel Man.” Deborah (Burgess) Weaver, ’66, retired from teaching in 2002 and has three sons and eleven grandchildren.

James Brown, ’68, retired from Emerald Hilton Davis Chemicals in 2009 after 41 years in the chemical business.

Doug Safford, ’68, is a senior instructor at the Caledonia School, an independent high school in Vermont for at-risk students.

1970s Valena (White) Harsh, ’70, retired in June 2013 after 41 years in the education field.

Susanne (Copeland) Fortune, ’71, is a Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator.

Dr. Christine (Maraist) Neuner, ’71 BS, ’13 Ed.D., is an online professor in the Department of Education at Northwestern State Louisiana University.

Dr. Robert Brewer, ’72, retired as Assistant Superintendent for the Franklin County Indiana School Corporation.

Beverly (Spencer) DeMoss, ’73, graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary in 1989 with a Master of Religious Education degree and married John DeMoss in August 1983.

Glenna (Couch) Cordell, ’74, retired in June 2014 after 27 years as a teacher and guidance counselor at Williamsburg Independent School.

Marilyn (Huffman) Creighton, ’74, is presently serving with the Kentucky Baptist Convention as a Mission Mobilization Consultant in the South Central Region. She works with 25 missionaries and 18 associations in 13 counties.

Her duties include mobilizing mission teams, consulting with missionaries, speaking to churches, small groups, and associational missions about mission opportunities in Kentucky and serving as a supervisor for a collegiate campus minister.

Jesse Diaz, attended ’76-’78, is a judo instructor and coach of the West Branch Judo Club.

Dr. James Simpson, ’76, is Assistant Professor of Education and Director of MA-Alternative Certification Secondary Program at Georgetown College.

Dr. Steven Jett, ’77, is in his 24th year with the International Mission Board and currently serving as a church planter in Germany. He has taught seminary courses in Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Portugal and Serbia. During his time at Cumberland, he served as the Minister of Music and Youth at Main Street Baptist Church of Williamsburg.

Lee (Tate) Parks, ’78, is the program manager and an Infinex Investment Executive at Hometown Bank. She holds over 20 years of experience in the financial field which includes 10 years in public accounting.

1980s Larry Sizemore, ’81, and Sandra (Adkins) Sizemore, ’81, have four children. Larry completed a Doctor of Ministry

degree at Southern Theological School in 1997.

Cynthia (Coffey) Timperio, ’82, is the Public Health Director for the Whitley County Health Department and Home Health Agency.

Genise (Thomas) Bradshaw, ’83, is a manager with Zakheim Law. James Elliott, ’83, was recently nominated by students of Ivy Tech Community College for Excellence in Teaching. He and his wife, Kathi, have three children.

Darryl Hensley, ’83, recently retired as a Colonel (O6) in 2011 and is now teaching Army JROTC at Wiesbaden American High School in Germany. He and his wife, Julie, have five children and four granddaughters.

Bruce Lay, ’83, is the principal at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, TN. John Harris, ’84, will serve as an assistant basketball coach for the Williamsburg Lady Jackets.

Donald Jones, ’84, retired from being a full time pastor and is now serving as an interim pastor.

Roland “Gene” Cornett, ’85, earned a Doctor of Christian Leadership Degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2011 and became a teaching elder at Bethany Place Baptist Church in January 2012.

Melissa (Blevins) Rains, ’86, and Harold Rains, ’87, have been married for 27 years and have one daughter.

Jimmy Huddleston, ’87, is now working for Pyro Shows in LaFollette, TN. Diana (Dugan) Warmoth, ’87, changed jobs in May 2013 and CUMBERLAND Today

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Jeff Davis, ’88, now works for All Phase Electric, Lexington.

Dr. Ergun Caner, ’89, was elected president of BrewtonParker College in December 2013. Previously, he served as Provost and Academic Dean at Arlington Baptist College and the Dean of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

Ella (Cooper) Covington, ’89, is a retired teacher.

Lt. Col. Daphany (Early) Prewitt, ’89, was promoted to LTC in the U.S. Army on April 1, 2012 and took over as a Battalion Commander in July 2014.

Kenny Smith, ’89, retired from the U.S. Army in June 2011.

He and his wife, Cherry, have been married for 12 years and have one son.

1990s Cheri Bridges Floyd, ’91, and her husband, Don, returned to their mission work in Papua New Guinea after a year of fundraising and promoting missions in America.

Steve Malicoat, ’91, and his wife, Julie, have two children, Noah and Sara.

Cameron Bowman, ’92, is a foster parent with two adopted daughters and a self-employed trainer of foster parents.

Jason Bolton, ’97, and his wife, Kacey, have five children.

Joe Southerland, ’99, is married with two sons. He is a Shift Operations Supervisor for the Tennessee Valley Authority.

2000s Leslie (Witt) Weihe, ’00, recently renewed her National Board Certification in Early Childhood Generalist.

Lindsey (Holder) Prather, ’02, is the new women’s basketball coach at Somerset High School.

Jimmy Baugh, attended ’04-’05, became the new circulation sales manager of the San Angelo StandardTimes in January 2014.

Mike Rudolph, ’08, is the Coordinator and Senior Analyst of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Bellarmine University. Previously, he was an Academic Advisor in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky.

Amanda Faulkner, ’10, graduated from the University of Kentucky Medical School in May 2014 and began a residency program in Anesthesiology. She is one of the youngest members of the Lexington Medical Society, serving as the medical school student on the Executive Committee and on the Strategic Planning Committee.

Christopher Felder, ’10, is a Supply Chain Analyst at American Greetings in Ohio.

Joseph Frencl, ’93, was named Duval County Teacher of the Year in March 2014.

Previously, he has been named Teacher of the Year at Atlantic Coast High and Sandalwood High. He has been teaching math since 1996 and has been an AP national exam grader for six years.

Megan Smith, ’10 MAT, has been working in South Korea as an elementary English teacher with EPIK (English Program in Korea) since October 2012.

Anthony Scott, ’96, is a state trooper in Indiana. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in February 2014 and assumed the duties of Versailles District Commander.

Dr. Jerry Jackson, ’11 Ed.D, became the Vice President for Enrollment and Communications at Tennessee Wesleyan College on June 1, 2013. Previously, he had

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Marcia Goss, ’11 MAT, is a visual arts teacher at Sacred Heart Academy.

served eight years as the Vice President for Enrollment at Union College and ran his own public relations consulting practice.

Lisa (Stanley) Caudill, ’12 MAT, is a first grade teacher at Berea Community Elementary School.

Matt Daniel, ’12, is the new boys basketball coach at Montgomery County High School.

Amy (Slates) Shinn, ’12 MAE, is currently working as a Cognitive Coach through the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative under the Race to the Top District Grant.

Sherlyn Tan, ’12, is currently working with FrieslandCampina in Malaysia as a marketing management trainee.

Amanda (Brimm) Vermillion, ’12, is the new head basketball coach for the Williamsburg Lady Jackets. She has previously served as assistant coach at Whitley County High School and a head coach at McCreary Central Middle School.

Jessica (Miler) Russo, ’13 MAE, was crowned Mrs. Kentucky International 2014 with a platform of Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) and represented Kentucky at the Mrs. International pageant this summer in Florida. She also started the first GEMS Club in Hardin County.

Kristina Smith, ’14, joined the Corbin Times-Tribune staff this summer as an intern through the Kentucky Press Association.

ENGAGEMENTS, ANNIVERSARIES, MARRIAGES 1950s Bonnie (Warfield) Bishop, ’52, and her husband, David, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 6, 2013. They have three children, one daughter-in-law,

three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter, and one step great-granddaughter.

Dr. James Gover, ’59, and his wife celebrated their 50th anniversary this year.

1960s Katherine (Smith) Hill, ’63, and Martin Hill, ’63, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13, 2014.

1970s Maxine (McCuen) Bunch, ’78, and husband, Johnnie, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 2, 2013.

1980s Kimberly (Grainger) Simpson, ’81, married Marine SSG Steven Simpson on April 8, 2013.

2000s Zachary Lynch, ’04, and wife, Jennifer, were married on November 23, 2013.

Natasha (Jackson) Corum, ’06, and husband, Chad, were married on February 8, 2014.

Shaun Rowe, ’11 BS, ’14 MPA, and wife, Ashlee, were married on May 24, 2014.

Alicia (Perry) Taylor, ’11 BS, ’13 MPA, and husband, Steven, were married on March 15, 2014.

Eric Sheldon, ’12, and Sarah (Rowe) Sheldon, ’13, were married on December 21, 2013.

Matthew Croley, ’13, and wife, Heather, were married on January 4, 2014. Matthew is currently a member of the Army National Guard and plans to begin law school in the fall.

Ashley (Campos) Marthin, ’13, and Andrew Marthin, ’13, were married on May 17, 2014.

BIRTHS 1990s Roger Branscum, ’91, and his wife welcomed their third child

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Byron Green, ’93, and his wife welcomed their first child in April 2014.

2000s Desiree (Robertson) Lowe, ’00, announces the birth of sons, Jeremiah on November 29, 2010 and Asher on April 9, 2013.

Matt Mann, ’04, and Melinda (Etter) Mann, ’04, welcomed their son, Caleb on January 10, 2014.

Brent Morris, ’04, and wife, Corrie, had their first child, Miriam, in November 2014.

Brent joined the Lexington Clinic as an Orthopedic Surgeon this summer.

David Wilson, ’04, proudly announces that the Wilson family expanded by one with the birth of Isabella on December 26, 2013.

Jessica (Anderson) Shearer, ’05, and husband, Russell, along with big brother Chase announce the birth of Aiden on January 27, 2014. Jessica works in the IT Department at University of the Cumberlands.

Carrie (Freeman) Smith, ’06, and husband, Thomas, are the proud parents of son, Clark, born on January 25, 2014.

Thomas works in the Education Department at the University of the Cumberlands.

Matt Rhymer, ’07 BS, ’12 MAT, and Jessica (Lowrie) Rhymer, ’10, announce the birth of their son, Weston, on February 23, 2014. Matt is the head football coach at University of the Cumberlands.

Justin Gadd, ’09, and Ashley (Murray) Gadd, ’08 BS, ’11 MCS, announce the birth of their son, Malachi.

Susie (Norris) Roberts, ’07 BS, ’09 MAT, and Carl Roberts, ’07 BS, ’08 MAT, announce the birth of their daughter, Mallory, on March 5, 2014. She joins her parents and big brother, Mason, at their home in Carrollton, KY.

Josh Hallock, ’11, and Elizabeth (Rasper) Hallock, ’11, were married on September 29, 2012. Their first son, Isaiah, was born on July 17, 2013.

Russell Ridenour, ’11, and Tosha Howard-Ridenour, ’12, are the proud parents of Kennedy born on April 10, 2014.

FOND FAREWELLS (LEST WE FORGET) Edward Balloff, Friend, passed away on June 7, 2014.

He served as a Lieutenant during WWII, ran the family business, Balloff’s Department Stores, with his father and brother, and practiced domestic law for 26 years. Cumberlands awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 1984. Survivors include his daughters, sons-in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandson, siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Frank Ferrell Carnes Sr. “Prof”, Former Professor, passed away on January 14, 2014. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force. From 1954 to 1987, he was a professor of English, psychology, philosophy, and religion at Cumberland. His wife, Barbara, taught education at Cumberland from 19571990. After retirement, Prof Carnes taught five years at Eastern Kentucky University’s extension locations in Corbin and Manchester. In addition to teaching, he authored two books, On the Aesthetics of Faulkner’s Fiction, 1968, published by Vanderbilt University and The Poetry of Robinson Jeffers, 1949, published by University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 65 years, three children and four grandchildren.

Opal (Smith) Upton, Friend, passed away on May 28, 2014 at the age of 92. She was a

fourth generation native of Whitley County. From 1950 to 1994, she assisted her husband with his public service career. She is survived by four children, eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Elmer Whitaker, Trustee, passed away on June 8, 2014 at the age of 85. He was owner of Whitaker Coal Corporation and contributed to the University of Kentucky’s Mining Engineering Program.

He also owned Whitaker Bank Corporation of Kentucky, one of the largest Kentucky based banking companies with 48 locations serving 20 communities, and spent 23 years in the thoroughbred horse industry. Survivors include his wife, one son and daughter-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, eight grandchildren, thirteen greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Dimple Ellis McAnelly, ’33, passed away on February 28, 2014 at the age of 100.

She was a retired teacher of over 35 years. Survivors include her daughter, daughterin-law, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Frances (Wynn) Woods, ’33, passed away on January 26, 2014. She was a retired school teacher and guidance counselor in the Garrard County School System.

She was also a trustee of Georgetown College and the Delta Kappa Gamma educational group. Survivors include a son, a daughter-inlaw, and three grandchildren.

Luther S. Safriet, Jr., ’35, passed away on March 28, 2014. He was a teacher and Director of the Harlan Area Vocational Education School for eight years, and Coordinator of the Mayo State Vocational School in Paintsville, KY for 22 years until his retirement in 1975. Luther also served

as president of the Kentucky Vocational Association, Kentucky Industrial Education Association, and the Eastern Kentucky Educational Association, and as an accreditation consultant for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Survivors include his brother, two daughters, two grandsons, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Olan J. Barton, ’38, passed away on May 9, 2014. He was a teacher and pupil personnel director at Williamsburg Independent School for over 40 years. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

1940s

Edward Fish, attended ’41’42, passed away on January 23, 2014. During his first year at Cumberland, the freshman basketball team defeated the University of Kentucky’s freshman. Fish was then recruited by Adolph Rupp to play at UK, but he cut his basketball career short to join the army in 1944.

Following his service in Korea, Fish had a 55 year career in life insurance during which he started two companies and represented the insurance industry in a case before the Supreme Court. He also served as a trustee at the University of the Cumberlands.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Marguerite, sisters and four children.

Yvonne (Reece) Buhl, ’48, passed away on May 20, 2014 at the age of 84. She is survived by two sons, two grandsons, and one sister.

Bess (Wright) Davis, ’48, passed away on January 10, 2014. She is survived by four sisters and a brother, her daughter, three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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1950s Carlos Frank Lester, ’52, passed away on January 23, 2014. He spent 39 years as a teacher in the McCreary County School System.

Survivors include his wife, two daughters, one son, three grandchildren, and one greatgrandson.

Eddie Brown, ’53, passed away on January 18, 2014.

Ralph Edward Hopkins, attended ‘59-‘61, passed away on December 18, 2013.

He served in the Vietnam War as a surgeon aboard the U.S.S Ogden from 1968-1970 earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He earned a specialty degree in the urology field and ran his own practice from 1974 until his retirement in 2009. In 1979, he began the Jackson Hole Urological Seminar, which became one of the premier urological conferences in the world. He was a member of the American Urological Association and in 2003 received its highest honor, the Presidential Citation Award. Survivors include his mother, siblings, wife, children, and seven grandchildren.

Guy B. Mink, attended ‘59‘62, passed away on February 24, 2014. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force and drove a truck for Coca-Cola Company.

He is survived by his wife, four step-children, thirteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

1960s Tommy Adkins, attended ‘60s, passed away on May 3, 2014 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte.

Wendell Ball, ’63, passed away on January 4, 2014. He was a historian of the Old West and an instructor of 5th Degree Black Belt Shorin-Ryu Karate.

He is survived by his wife, four children, one grandson, three sisters, and two brothers.

Patricia (Miller) Hopkins, ’63, passed away on December 2, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, daughter, 42

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two grandchildren, greatgrandson, brother and sister.

Glennis Grayson, ’65, passed away on February 8, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and two daughters.

Brenda (Lyttle) Vaughn, attended ’66‘68, passed away on September 2, 2013. She and her husband Rev. Dr. John C. Vaughn, attended ’66-’68, co-authored More Precious Than Gold: the Fiery Trial of a Family’s Faith and founded Hidden Treasure Christian School for children with special needs.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, four children, nine grandchildren, and two sisters.

Michael C. Barger, ’67, passed away on December 26, 2013. He is survived by his nephew and many others relatives.

Jerry “Moose” Brown, ’69, passed away on February 23, 2014. He played basketball and set many records at Cumberland. Following graduation, Jerry was drafted into the American Basketball Association. He was an engineer at Y-12 and ORNL where he retired after 27 years.

Survivors include his wife, four children, eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Robert Pettit, attended ’69-’73, passed away on May 11, 2014. He is survived by his wife, two children, one granddaughter, and one brother.

1970s

Harold “Gene” Peak, ’70, passed away on October 5, 2013. He taught for 31 years in the Three Rivers Local School District in North Bend, Ohio. After retirement, he worked for the Cincinnati Reds. He is survived by his

wife of 49 years, two sons, one daughter, three grandchildren, and two brothers.

Sharon (Wyatt) Rhodes, ’79, passed away on February 11, 2014.

Sandra (Robinson) Mathes, ’77, passed away on January 2, 2014. She was an employee of Baptist Regional Medical Center for 11 years, taught nursing for two years at Southeast Community College, and worked for the Kentucky Office of Inspector General from 1986-2009. Survivors include her husband, a daughter and son, her father, one brother, and a grandson.

Jerry Rose, ’79, passed away on November 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife, one son, his father, and six sisters.

Dr. Nelda BartonCollings, ’78, passed away on June 13, 2014 at the age of 85.

She was a successful businesswoman in banking, nursing homes, and newspapers. For decades, she served the state of Kentucky in a variety of roles including first woman Chairperson of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, past Vice President of SEKY Rehabilitation Industries, Republican National Committeewoman for Kentucky, RNC Secretary and Vice Chairman, delegate to the Republican National Convention, and presidential elector. In 1980, she was the first woman to give a major address to the Republican National Convention. Survivors include her four children, eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, eighteen nieces and nephews.

Anna (Hyde) Jones, attended ‘86-‘87, passed away on January, 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband, daughter, granddaughter, sister, four nieces and nephews.

Dr. James Brennan, ’78, passed away on August 30, 2013 at the age of 59. He had a medical practice in Sturgis, MI from 1990 until 2003. For several years, he was the acting medical director for Hospice of Sturgis and worked with Visiting Physicians Association. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Becky, one son, one daughter, two grandsons, his mother, two sisters, two brothers, several nieces and nephews.

1980s Lisa (Campbell) Hensley, ’84, passed away on January 19, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, two sons, one granddaughter, her mother, two sisters, seven nieces and nephews.

We recently learned that the following alumni passed away more than a year ago: 1930s Dr. C. Arthur Insko, ‘30 1940s Bessie Frost, attended ‘42-44 1950s Jerry (Parker) Strange, ’51

Jerry & Jack Strange Mary Nancy (Lee) Redder, ’51 John Jerome Webb, attended ‘59-‘60 1960s Dora (Fields) Brashear, ’64 Robert A. Finley, ’64 Martha (Maiden) Sparkman, ’64 Wanda (Asher) McIntyre, ’65 Jimmie R. Mosley, ’65 Robert Franklin Petrey, ’65 Rochelle (Yancey) Phillips, ’65 Gordon Harvey Queen, ’65 Thomas Arthur Bishop, ’66 Emil Arthur Cook, ’66 1970s Anna Pearl (Parker) Brasel, ’71 Elizabeth Taylor Neal, ’74 1980s Revel Dawson III, ’83 Clarence Allen Loudermilk, ’89

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