Cumberlands Alumni Magazine - Winter 2013

ALUMNI MAGAZINE Winter 2013

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STABILITY AT THE TOP: Presidential Foursome

Wood: 22 years

Creech: 20 years

Boswell: 33 years

Taylor: 33 years...

Alumni Director Commentary

Cumberlands Celebrates 125th History & Renaissance

Alumni Family and Friends, Let’s begin this issue of Cumberland Today with a compare/contrast. Namely, life in Williamsburg as our University started and the stark differences of what it has become over 125 years.

THEN: The pendulum of education was set into motion at the Williamsburg Institute (now University of the Cumberlands) by local visionary leaders Gatliff, Mahan, Medaris, Moss, Siler and Smith. When the doors of Roburn Hall opened on that cold winter morning of January 9, 1889, early accounts tell of students arriving on foot, on horseback and by wagon from all parts of Kentucky and Tennessee with little more than the clothes on their backs. They matriculated with dreams and aspirations of enlightenment. Add to this backdrop, a small, scarcely populated Appalachian town along the banks of the Cumberland River.

Like most early educational institutions, only one building comprised the sum of its parts. Electricity was being developed elsewhere by Edison and Tesla but had yet to arrive locally. Inside, area resources of coal and wood heated those gathered in Roburn Hall. Outside, private business interests and state government programs were slow to develop or lend influence or good fortune upon Williamsburg. The U.S. Industrial Revolution had just begun a decade or so earlier in the northeast and parts of the south; the hope of progress was underway. The foundation was set. The future looked bright.

NOW: The advents of electricity, natural gas, sidewalks, paved streets and a major U.S. Interstate brought progress to Williamsburg, and along with it, students from beyond the Whitley County community and literally from around the world. Today, the student body originates from 34 states and 30 countries and they come still with dreams and aspirations of enlightenment. Cumberlands has transformed into a regional university on more than one-hundred acres of land with forty buildings and multiple sporting complexes and has a combined undergraduate and graduate headcount enrollment for the 2012 fall semester of 4,297. Cumberlands exists today as a testament to quality leadership and substantive change. The foundation is set. The future looks bright.

MILESTONE: It has been written many times, but is well worth repeating; the founders of Williamsburg Institute “builded better than they knew.” There is much to celebrate this year as University of the Cumberlands marks the 125th year of excellence in education. The festivities begin during Homecoming Weekend, October 4-6, 2013! UC welcomes students, faculty, staff and alumni on campus this fall in celebration of Cumberlands’ past, present and future. Won’t you join us?

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I want to welcome you to the Winter Edition of Cumberland Today. As you read through this edition, let me encourage you to update your contact information if you haven’t already done so.

This past August, my wife and I had the grand pleasure of moving our oldest son into his dorm room in RobinsonCook. The emotions of that day were running high and there are too many adjectives to describe it. The excitement and apprehension of our oldest son embarking on this new chapter in his life brought back many fond memories of my own Cumberland experience. My time at Cumberland was indeed special and has been a continued blessing in my life.

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Alumni President Letter

Dear Cumberlands Alumni,

While serving this year as Alumni Board President, I would like to personally thank the past alumni board members I have served with and our current alumni board. Your dedication to our alma mater is admirable. To my friends and fellow alumni, if you haven’t been back to campus in a while, let this year be the year that you set aside a day or two, (Hint: Homecoming 2013 is scheduled for October 4-6) to come back and see all the wonderful things that are going on at Cumberland. I assure you, you will be glad you did.

Allen E Robbins, ‘90 Alumni Board President 2012-2013

In 1984, I had heard Cumberland was starting a football team and I wanted to be a part of it. I started school at Cumberland in the fall of 1984 after attending a larger school for a year. Upon my arrival to campus, I knew I had found my home. Everyone was so friendly and the campus and classes were just the right size. Attending chapel once a week, Dr. Bob’s religion classes, Dr. Wake’s history class in the Old Gray Brick, and living in Mahan Hall, all of this was truly an experience I will never forget.

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Alumni & Friends, Looking back on my experience at Cumberland, I am truly thankful for everything the college, faculty, and staff were able to do for me. Being a first generation college student from small town Lafollette, Tennessee, this was something that no one in my family had ever done before. Cumberland gave me this opportunity and helped me make the most of my college education.

I was part of bringing back football to the campus in 1985. We practiced anywhere we could and I fondly remember hanging out at the Whistle Stop after games. I worked my way through college by being a resident assistant. I want to personally thank Coach Dowling, the Carters and Coach Stroud for the opportunity they gave me to play sports, continue my education and work for Cumberland.

I want to encourage each and every one of you to take the time to come back and visit the campus. Cumberland has transformed itself from that small little school nestled in the mountains of Southeastern Kentucky to the dynamic University it is today. University of the Cumberlands continues to carry out its mission to reach the needs of the community and allow students to get a well-rounded education that they will be proud of.

Come back to Cumberland and I hope to see you soon!

Jimmy “Rooster” Huddleston, ‘87 Alumni Board President-Elect, 2012-2013

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2 2012-2013 Alumni Association Board of Directors President Allen Robbins, ’90 President-Elect Jimmy Huddleston, ’87 Past President Susan Rice Bradley, ’98 Secretary Kathy Byrd, ’83-’87 Board Member Emeritus Mary Doyle Johnson, ’48 Dick Koeniger, ’67

ON THE COVER: University of the Cumberlands Presidents Edwin Wood, James Creech, James Boswell and Jim Taylor

3-10 Campus News 11-14 Athletic News 15-19 Cover Story 20-25 Homecoming 2012 27 Save the Date 28-31 Gifts & Giving 32-38 Class Notes 39 Alumni Nostalgia

Term Expiring 2013 Tom Broyles, ’80 Maureen “Cookie” Henson, ’74 Brittney House, ’09 Terry Stigall, ’75 Amy Stroud, ’04 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 Tony LeMaster, ’94 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 Sam Huntley, ’13, SGA President Office of Alumni Services Dave Bergman, ’89, Alumni Director Stephanie Taylor, ’10, Administrative Assistant Josh Kroetsch, ’03, Graduate Assistant Taylor Farmer, ’15, Work-Study Student alumni@ucumberlands.edu Graphic Designer Meghann Holmes Articles contributions by student & staff members of the 20122013 Multimedia & Athletic Services Printed By Welch Printing Company

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On November 27, University of the Cumberlands and Somerset Community College (SCC) entered into an articulation agreement which provides a pathway for business students at SCC and other Kentucky Community & Technical College Systems colleges across the state to move towards completion of the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Cumberlands. UC Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Larry Cockrum, and Somerset Community College Provost, Dr. Tony Honeycutt, signed the agreement between the schools.

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Agreement Signed Between Cumberlands and Somerset Community College

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At the signing of the transfer agreement, Cockrum noted, “This agreement will allow students with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from any KCTCS to make a seamless transition to UC in order to complete their Bachelor’s degree. Courses are affordable and are delivered entirely online to accommodate the needs of today’s working adult.”

Business online classes are scheduled during the traditional academic year in eight-week bi-terms. This format provides a flexible pursuit of the courses necessary for completion of the Bachelor of Science degree. The course schedule and online learning technology are designed to meet the needs of the working adult. Costs for programs of study are competitive and affordable. Tuition for the online business classes is $199 per credit hour.

Honeycutt states that, “We are very pleased to partner with University of the Cumberlands in this agreement which provides Somerset Community College students with an additional opportunity to transfer and complete their bachelor’s degree. The agreement will benefit students from throughout the region.”

Lois McWhorter, Associate Dean of Business and Professional Services at SCC explained that “the agreement

Left: Dr. Larry Cockrum, Vice President of Academic Affairs at UC, and Right: Dr. Tony Honeycutt, Provost at SCC, sign a document which allows students to transfer seamlessly between SCC’s and UC’s business programs. recognizes the preparedness of students from SCC for continued and advanced study.” Dr. Vonda Moore, Director of the UC MBA Program, went on to indicate that these programs “help students build the essential knowledge and skills required for a competitive advantage in today’s business world.

Ultimately, this agreement can serve as a pathway for students to move on from an associate’s degree to a bachelor’s degree and on to our MBA program if they so choose.”

Individuals interested in additional information regarding Pathways can contact Lois McWhorter from Somerset Community College at 606-878-4766 or Dr. Moore from University of the Cumberland Business Online Programs at 606-539-4293.

Cumberlands Partnering with Clear Creek Baptist Bible College Beginning in the fall of 2012, Cumberlands began a partnership with Clear Creek Baptist Bible College through a special scholarship opportunity for Clear Creek alumni to pursue a master’s degree in Christian studies (MACS).

“We are very pleased to be able to provide the special scholarship opportunity for Clear Creek graduates. As sister institutions of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, UC and Clear Creek already partner together on many levels through the ministry of Christian education with the goal of reaching others for Christ. Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is a fine institution with a long history of training adults for ministry. We are glad that Cumberlands can partner with Clear Creek to provide this opportunity for their graduates to pursue an option for graduate study through our MACS program at a greatly reduced cost,” said Dr. Jim Taylor, President of University of the Cumberlands. “The special scholarship opportunity is named in honor of our son, James H. Taylor, II. Many lives have been impacted through the kindness and generosity of the individuals who have made this scholarship possible.”

UC’s Master of Arts in Christian Studies program is a fully accredited, online program that requires students to complete 30 hours of academic credit. The program focuses on providing a thorough understanding of the Bible, theology, education, contemporary culture and ministry strategies to prepare individuals to minister effectively in the 21 century. In addition to being lead through courses by UC’s own respected faculty members, students will also learn from and interact with some of the most outstanding and influential Christian leaders in the United States.

“One thing that has always made me proud to be a part of the Kentucky Baptist Convention as President of a Convention Educational Institution is the cooperative spirit that exists between all the agencies and institutions. I am grateful to Dr Taylor and his administration for their cooperative spirit in providing the special scholarship opportunity for Clear Creek graduates interested in the Master of Arts in Christian Studies program at Cumberlands,” said Dr. Donnie Fox, President of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College.

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English Department Considers New Major in Creative Writing

The Department of English at Cumberlands is considering adding a major in creative writing for the fall of 2013. The new major must pass through a departmental meeting, a catalog committee meeting, and SACS approval before it can officially be offered to students.

A creative writing major would also benefit students planning to further their education in MFA programs in creative writing. The major would incorporate both literature and writing into the core curriculum. These courses will help students construct manuscripts in their chosen genres which are required for the application process for graduate programs in creative writing. Currently the English department offers courses in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction; however, a major in creative writing will allow students more opportunities to study literature and write in their preferred genre.

“Creative writing is a growing art in Kentucky,” said Dr. Tom Frazier, head of the department; “We are always looking for ways to meet the needs and interests of the students who come into our department.

The [creative writing] major would be a practical change for the department because it would encourage students to submit their work to literary journals and magazines. The department has had success with its creative writing classes as well as its literary journal, Pensworth. Several of the department’s graduates have gone on to MFA programs, to teach creative writing, and to write for magazines and journals.”

The department of English has also added a few graduate courses to its catalog. These courses, according to Frazier, are to supplement courses in the masters and doctoral

Take Cumberland Everywhere on Your Mobile Device University of the Cumberlands is now live on mobile devices for fast and easy access to all UC related subjects. The new mobile site is designed for those on the go and provides all the latest information about UC and how to become a member of the Patriots family.

Cumberlands is the only university in the Mid-South Conference to offer this innovative feature.

The application process for prospective students has never been easier. On the mobile site, you will find all the admissions forms you need to fill out to apply to UC. Additional follow-up forms required after you have been accepted to UC, are also available to make it quick, easy, and convenient for future Patriots. Prospective students can also schedule a visit through UC’s admissions office and find what degrees are offered at Cumberlands.

From the home page, catch-up on the recent activities occurring at UC, look up your favorite Patriots athletic teams, and see programs that are scheduled for the future. It’s easy, just search for University of the Cumberlands on your mobile device!

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New Masters Program Offered Cumberlands’ Department of Criminal Justice began offering a new masters program in justice administration (MJA) in the fall of 2012. The criminal justice faculty opted to add the program based on increased interest from students as well as from criminal justice personnel serving in the Williamsburg area.

The MJA program is intended for pre-professional students and those who are already working in the criminal justice field. Faculty members in the UC Criminal Justice Department are working with the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice to allow Kentucky law enforcement officers to transfer credit for professional development hours they have accumulated throughout their career. The program is offered completely online, allowing students to work, study and interact with the professors based on their own professional schedules.

The new program allows students the opportunity to correspond with experienced criminal justice personnel throughout the nation, giving them the chance to see how larger state and federal agencies operate. According to the department, the program’s curriculum is arranged around the conventional prerequisites and training that is needed for students to thrive as criminal justice professionals.

The Masters of Science in Justice Administration is comprised of 31 credit hours. Currently there are four areas of specialization in the program, each containing six credit hours: law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, and juvenile justice. Additionally, a proposed concentration for Kentucky law enforcement is being studied. Each of the concentration options requires a common core curriculum of eight courses (or 24 credit hours) along with a capstone project, worth one credit hour. While the program in entirely online, students have the option to present their capstone project on campus.

Dr. Barry Vann Named Roane State’s 2012 Outstanding Alumnus An accomplished author, professor, speaker, and administrator, Dr. Barry Vann came to University of the Cumberlands in 2008 as the founding Director of the Doctor of Education Program (Ed.D.) and Professor of Education and Geography. Vann holds two doctorates: a Doctor of Education degree in Adult Education with a focus in community development from the University of Arkansas and a Doctor of Philosophy degree dually awarded by the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences and the School of Theology and Religion at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.

In addition, he earned an Associates degree from Roane State, a Bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech and a Master of Science degree in Geosciences from Western Kentucky University. Recently, Dr. Vann was named Roane State’s 2012 Outstanding Alumnus.

For the most part, they seem very happy and content. The thing that impressed me the most was that we went to church service that they held; it was 95 degrees—scorching hot there in a nonair-conditioned, no breeze blowing church. It’s just packed with people in their Sunday best, some who had walked miles to come there and listen to a two or three hour service whereas here in the US, we complain about driving 10 minutes and sitting in a cushioned pew in an air-conditioned church, and if the pastor goes over 4 or 5 minutes, we’re looking at our watches. [The people in Haiti] just seemed very dedicated to what they were about,” said Allen.

UC Vice President of Financial Planning Steve Allen, right, with some friends he made in Haiti. Photo Submitted Many students from Cumberlands serve on various mission trips throughout the year, but the UC faculty and staff are also active on the mission field. A 1993 alumnus and current Vice President of Student Financial Planning, Steve Allen, served in Haiti with a group from Main Street Baptist Church last summer. Three groups joined with the Crossings camps of Kentucky to bring summer camp opportunities to children in Haiti. Allen was in the second group and served from June 9 through June 16. His wife, son and daughter also served.

Allen and other volunteers worked to prepare the camp for Haitian children. They built a generator house and a rock retaining wall as well as cleared a field of stones and cleaned up the surrounding beach. In addition to this labor, the team also held Vacation Bible schools at a church that was 20 minutes from the camp. Allen said the hardest part of working in Haiti was that he and the other volunteers did not have the resources to help every person they met.

“It was very difficult. The Vacation Bible Schools that we did had to be limited just for space. There were kids sitting outside staring through cracks in the walls, wanting to come in, and we couldn’t let them in,” explained Allen. “There wasn’t room to help everyone. It was like we were trying to get the sand out of the ocean. It’s just too much; you’re not going to be able to do that, but we had to remember that at least we were trying to help those that were there.”

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Allen first learned about the opportunity to serve in Haiti after chaperoning at the Jonathan Creek camp in Kentucky. Thereafter, Allen and Main Street Baptist Church youth minister Albert Jones, also a UC alum, began to plan to take a group of students to Haiti.

They initially expected to have a group of six or seven people, but they eventually gathered a group of 16, including adult chaperones.

Allen had reservations about serving in Haiti initially, but the mission trip became a special opportunity for him and his family. “[Jonathan Creek] showed a promotional video, saying that they wanted to start this. My first thought was ‘boy, that would be neat for somebody else,’ but as it went along, I thought, ‘what an opportunity this would be,’” said Allen; “In the beginning it was just me and my son who were going…then another couple dropped out, and my wife and daughter got to go as well. So it was all four of us, which was special. I know it has touched them in a lot of ways.”

Allen also believes that serving in Haiti has made him appreciate American conveniences even more. “It just amazed me how content they were. We’re so spoiled here; if our air conditioning is not set at 72 degrees, we’re not happy, but [Haitians] will take the effort to go to church and to learn about spiritual things even though it’s not easy for them to be there. It helps me to know that on Sunday morning, when it’s 8:30, I can get myself up and drive in my air-conditioned car to the air conditioned church and sit on a padded pew…I should be extremely happy about that,” explained Allen.

It has been over two years now since a high-magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, but the country continues to see little in the means of relief. Allen describes Port au Prince in a state of chaos, with only a few UN representatives scattered around the city.

“Coming into the capital, Port au Prince, the capital building was in shambles from the earthquake two years ago; they haven’t even rebuilt that. There were abandoned cars on the sidewalk and tent cities everywhere. They are still trying to recover in a lot of ways, but they had issues even before that,” described Allen.

Although much of the country was still in disorder, Allen was able to sense hope in the people he met. “I expected bad; I expected what you see on TV; and there was plenty of that. Haiti is really impoverished, but what I found is that the people are really proud.

Allen helps clear an area of rocks. Photo Submitted

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Honorary Degrees Conferred

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On December 4, 2012 Cumberlands honored Kenneth Nemeth and Arthur Preston with Honorary Doctorate of Science degrees and Barbara F. Altizer with an Honorary Doctorate of Administration degree.

Barbara Altizer is a graduate of Southwest Virginia Community College and holds multiple certificates in coal, energy, economic development and grassroots networking. Ms. Altizer is the Executive Director of Eastern Coal Council based in Richlands, VA. She is the Publisher and Managing Editor of Coal Leader, Inc. which communicates the latest news and events affecting energy/coal industries to coal leader’s readership as quickly as possible. She has worked closely with American Electric Power, assisted in forming the Coal Education Development and Resources of Virginia, and serves as President of Jewell Ridge Recreation and development Corporation in her hometown community in Jewell Ridge, Virginia. She also serves as a member of several committees of the Southern States Energy Board.

Kenneth Nemeth, a native of Sharon, PA, received his Associate of Arts degree from Palm Beach Community College, his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Florida State University, and his Masters of Public Administration degree from University of Georgia. He currently serves as executive director and secretary to the Southern States Energy Board, a position he has held since 1974. He also acts as the Board’s liaison with state governments, federal agencies, Congress, congressional staff, federal representatives, regional agencies, industry and the public. He serves as principal investigator for the Southeast Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership and the program designed to provide workforce training in the carbon management industry.

Nemeth is involved in multiple Professional Associations and serves as President of KennySue & the ReefCat Enterprises, specializing in scuba diving instruction, dive travel and underwater photography.

Arthur Preston was born in Okfuskee County, OK and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. When his career started, Preston worked for two

Vernon Appointed Newest V.P. The athletic program at UC has made a name for itself over the years as a powerhouse throughout the Mid-South Conference (MSC) and the NAIA with multiple MSC regular season and postseason championships.

UC Athletics Director, Randy Vernon, has been an integral part in directing the Patriots and in doing so his leadership has not gone unnoticed. In April 2012, President Taylor announced that Vernon has been named Vice President for Athletics and Athletic Director for the University, becoming the 8th V.P. named to the President’s Cabinet.

Vernon became the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cumberlands in 1979. In his 21 years as head coach, he established Cumberlands’ basketball as a nationally recognized and respected program.

Vernon compiled a career record of 529 wins and 183 losses, for a winning percentage of 74% in 21 plus seasons. Additionally, he reached 200, 300, 400, and 500 wins faster than any coach at any level of college basketball. His teams appeared in the national tournament on eleven different occasions, reaching the elite eight twice and the final four once. Under Vernon’s helm, Cumberland annually held a place in the national rankings.

His 1985-86 team was ranked #1 for several weeks during the regular season, and entered the national tournament as the #1 seed.

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independent oil/gas companies. He and his 3 brothers began the Preston family oil company in 1970, known as Traverse Oil Company in Michigan, to explore for Nigerian reefs area. After many discoveries in the reefs, Mr. Preston sold Traverse Company and moved back to Texas.

He decided to establish his primary businesses of Preston Oil Company in The Woodlands, TX; Presco in The Woodlands, TX; Presco Energy in Denver, CO; and Clearview Energy in Denver, CO. Other projects with which he is associated include helium discovery at Pinto Dome in Arizona the 1960s; assisting in the Fireflood Pilot – Ky Tar Sands in the 1980’s; and geothermal discovery at Rye Patch, Arizona in 2011.

Left to right: Arthur Preston, Barbara Altizer and Kenneth Nemeth were awarded honorary degrees on December 4, 2012. Preston and Nemeth were awarded Honorary Doctorate of Science degrees and Altizer was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Administration degree.

Vernon’s teams were always at the top of the conference defensive statistics. The last two years he coached, Cumberland finished ranked #1 nationally in scoring defense. For his coaching skills, Vernon was recognized on multiple occasions as KIAC, NAIA District 32, NAIA Area 7, and Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year. He was elected to the Tennessee Wesleyan College Hall of Fame in 1986 and the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996, the same season that saw his team advance to their first ever Final Four. Since being named Athletic Director in November 2000, Vernon has annually guided Cumberlands 22 athletic teams and 15 head coaches.

Also of note is Vernon’s ability to garner support among the town and community for Cumberlands’ athletic programs as evidenced by the increasing number of corporate athletic sponsorships each year. In addition, Vernon encourages all coaches and teams to reach out and become involved in the community, and they have done that by volunteering with Mountain outreach to help with community projects, visiting local nursing homes, helping with disaster clean-up, assisting local churches with community projects, and the list goes on.

A recent report put out by Georgetown University along with the Lumina Foundation shows that those who have a bachelor’s degree make up to 84 percent more than those who have only a high school diploma. This percentage, reported in 2011, is up from 75 percent reported in 1999.

Presently, those with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn nearly $2.3 million within a lifetime. Those with a high school diploma will earn almost half that much, with expected median lifetime earnings reaching only $1.3 million.

While these numbers seem to be an incentive for students to finish college, many students worry about finding jobs after graduation.

Furthermore, students who have finished their undergraduate education often find the job market lacking in the fields in which they had studied. Nevertheless, statistics show that any degree pays off more than no degree at all.

Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of the Cumberlands, Larry Cockrum, urges students not to worry about what to study as an undergraduate; instead he encourages them to broaden their educational experiences. Cockrum believes that by taking a variety of classes, students will gain the most value from any degree.

“What I would suggest to our students is to get as many majors and minors as they can in their time here. Double majors are better than a single major, in my opinion, and it’s simply because you don’t know where life is going to steer you. I’m convinced that the broader based your education is, the more marketable you will be,” said Cockrum.

Other reports are also showing positive results for academic disciplines of all kinds.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the nine “hottest” (or most popular) major fields of study for 2012 include biomedical engineering, computer game design, environmental studies and sustainability, health information and management, homeland security, information assurance and cyber security, nanotechnology, new media, and public health. Still thebestcollege. org states that there are plenty of job opportunities for non-technical majors. The website’s article entitled “Highest Paying Majors for 2011-2012,” highlights both English and design as majors that can lead to decent entry-level salaries.

University of the Cumberlands offers four undergraduate degrees in over 40 different majors in fields including pure sciences, arts, social sciences, languages, media arts,

business, ministry, health and criminal justice.

The university also offers nine pre-professional programs, eight master’s degree programs, and two doctoral programs. Emphasizing variety in education, UC provides students with a liberal arts basis that is supplemented with Christian principles.

“We’re a broad based liberal arts Christian university, and we’ll stay that way,” said Cockrum; “Students have to get a little bit of all of it to go through. Some colleges have it set up to where you can just go into your concentration area after meeting very few general education requirements. Liberal arts colleges are known for trying to give you a broader-based education, so students are exposed to more history, math, science, arts, and other disciplines. I personally believe that a broad-based education is best, and that’s what we do here.”

UC is unique in that 29 percent of its undergraduate students major in biology, chemistry, physics or math. According to Cockrum, that number is between five and seven percent in most other colleges and university.

“Why we’re that way, I don’t know. I don’t have a reason for it other than at some point in time they have been really great programs, or maybe it’s just the nature of a lot of the kids from the area. I don’t know, I don’t have a reason why, but I can tell you it’s an anomaly.

Most schools aren’t that way,” said Cockrum.

Biology is the largest major on UC’s campus, followed by education, business administration, psychology and criminal justice. Cockrum reported that the criminal justice department (one of UC’s newest undergraduate programs) will house over 100 majors this academic year.

UC has also made some changes to their general education requirements to allow students more flexibility within majors. Under the old catalog, students had to earn 47 general education credits; now students must only earn 37. These adjustments have made a difference for those students who take on double majors as well as those who want to try out several classes before choosing a major.

“It can be hard for students to see that bigger picture because some have an interest in one thing or another and others don’t know what their interests are, and they kind of dabble in a lot of things trying to figure it out. It’s a little bit of a catch-22, but that’s one of the reasons we lowered our general education requirements, to allow students more flexibility within majors and minors. These changes allow students to build a broader base; I’m convinced that’s important,” said Cockrum.

While Cockrum believes that students can benefit greatly from broadening their

education as undergraduates, he also acknowledges the growing need for additional education after college.

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“My simplistic approach to this is that when my father was coming up, a high school diploma was good enough for a person to get a pretty good job. In my era, a bachelor’s degree, if you used it right, could make you a decent living. Presently, I’m convinced that you not only have to have a bachelor’s degree, but you’ve also got to have some kind of extra training or a masters degree or above to move in the direction that you want to,” said Cockrum.

More students are choosing to obtain bachelor’s degrees, and consequentially more are seeking masters degrees and doctorates.

Economic experts say this increase in college retention will only help the stagnant economy.

However, many college graduates still debate whether or not to continue their education.

The decision is made more difficult because of additional costs as well as statistics showing that those with master’s degrees do not earn much more than those with bachelor’s degrees. Georgetown’s report shows that those who have a masters degree will earn only $0.4 million more than those with only a bachelor’s degree. This difference doesn’t seem like much incentive for students to further their education, and many students do not want to put in the time; however, the same report shows that those with doctoral degrees will earn nearly $3.3 million over a lifetime.

While Cockrum doesn’t believe that a college education is for everyone, he does consider additional education to be important as society becomes increasingly more educated.

“There is a value to education that people with degrees make more money. I told my kids, ‘it doesn’t mean you’re any better than anybody else; there are a lot of people who don’t have degrees who make a good living, and that’s fine,’ but sometimes you can’t get through the door without the degrees,” said Cockrum.

No matter the educational goals of a student, Cockrum still emphasizes students’ need of versatility.

It’s kind of like I told my kids when they were going through, ‘I don’t really care what you get a degree in, just get one, and don’t spend too much time studying, and don’t spend too much time playing.’ Student really have to find a happy medium because part of college is about growing up and seeing who you really are and what you really want to do,” said Cockrum; “It used to be that you started in one career and you stayed in it for 20-30 years. Today, people change jobs and change job fields several times, so it’s a different game. Again, that’s my reason for saying, the broader based you can be, the better off you are.”

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Music Department Holds 45th Annual Madrigal Dinners

Cumberlands held its 45th annual Madrigal Dinners November 29 through December 1, 2012. The popular event was wellattended, with nearly 500 UC employees, students and friends attending the three-night event, and 54 servers, performers and behind-the-scene workers making sure the event was a success.

This year’s attendees were both old and new to the Madrigal tradition. Retired professor Dr. John Broome and wife Mavis have been attending since the first year Madrigals began in 1967, missing only a few times. Sisters Linda Carter, ’72 and Janie Carter, ’75 have made it a priority for many years also, missing by necessity only twice in 37 years. First-time Madrigal visitor Randy Sartin commented on the food served at the dinner, saying, “That is the best cheesecake I’ve ever had.”

While Madrigals follows the same format each year, there are new “twists” each time. The Chamber Choir boasts different characters and a new script, and new Christmas songs are interspersed with old favorites. Someone new is always chosen to carry in the boar’s head; it is an honored tradition that one Chamber Choir male student considers himself lucky to do.

UC business professor Janie Carter, ’75 center, sings with the UC Chamber Choir at the 45th annual Madrigal Dinners on Thursday, Nov. 29. Carter is an alum of Chamber Choir, and she and other attending alums were asked to join in with the current choir as they sang the night’s final song, “White Christmas.”

UC’s music department has a hefty and joyous role in welcoming in the Christmas season. They perform at UC’s annual Hanging of the Green, which is swiftly followed by Madrigals. Both are popular events on campus and in the community, said Kristin Disney, administrative assistant and event coordinator for the music department.

Members of University of the Cumberlands’ Chamber Choir interact and entertain at the 45th annual Madrigal Dinners, hosted on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1.

The event is one of the most popular of the Christmas season and this year welcomed nearly 500 guests.

Cumberlands Relay for Life Becomes Official American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event Recently, Cumberlands was informed by the American Cancer Society’s Mid-South Division Collegiate Chair, Brandon Touchet, that the institution’s Relay for Life to be held in March 2013 will be considered its own Relay event and no longer a “mini relay.”

Over the last two years, Cumberlands’ Relay was part of the Whitley County Relay For Life. However, after a strong showing during this time, the collegiate division felt that UC had the resources and people to host their own event.

“I am very humbled and honored by the decision to upgrade our Relay for Life,” said UC Relay Chair Agnes Brown Oliphant, ’98. “We have worked very hard to make this event fun and memorable while keeping the main focus on coming together to fight this deadly disease of cancer.”

When reflecting back on the last couple of years Agnes said, “I have been amazed the past two years by the enthusiasm of the University community to come together for one common cause. The amount of money that has been raised is phenomenal when one thinks of the fact that our basic community is made of students who do not have jobs and are relying on donations to fund their team.”

UC’s 2012 Relay for Life event

The 2013 Relay for Life event will be held in the O. Wayne Rollins Center on March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. For more information, you can contact Chair Agnes Brown-Oliphant at relay4life@ucumberlands.edu.

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This past summer, Cumberlands’ Mountain Outreach ministry celebrated thirty years of service in Whitley and surrounding counties.

Beginning May 28 and concluding at the end of July, MO students and volunteers constructed three new homes, the last of these being the organization’s 141st home.

Mountain Outreach was formed in the summer of 1982 by two Cumberland College students. Since that time thousands of students and volunteers have assisted the program.

This past summer, a team of nine students worked throughout a 10week period to provide three new homes to families in need. Amy Roberts, a recent graduate of UC, worked on this summer team.

She has been involved with Mountain Outreach since the spring of her freshman year. Roberts enjoys being involved in something that meets both a person’s physical and emotional needs. On the phone, she pauses to think about what she most enjoys about working with Mountain Outreach.

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Mountain Outreach students in 1982.

“We’re not just building houses we’re meeting a physical need in order to witness to these people. I like meeting the families because they really are a greater blessing to us than anything we give to them,” says Roberts.

In addition to the three houses MO constructed, Roberts and other volunteers also assembled dozens of wheelchair ramps, repaired several roofs and porches as well as equipped homes with working septic systems.

Chris Tucker,’09 and Amy Roberts,’12 rest while working on the roof of a Mountain Outreach home.

Although MO is associated with Cumberlands, no student funding goes toward MO supplies. Each year President Taylor and MO director Marc Hensley request financial assistance from thousands of possible donors.

A few years ago, a friend of the program presented MO with a $1 million endowment. Some of the earnings from the endowment have been used to buy land for construction. Each year, the organization draws from the interest to help construct a home. Local business and national corporations have also donated to MO. For the average homebuyer, the kind of homes that MO constructs would cost around $100,000, but MO provides these homes at a fraction of the cost with no interest and no down payment. MO also provides home recipients with basic needs such as a stove and refrigerator and with the nice extras such as a washer and dryer.

Although the students and volunteers involved in MO learn practical skills that they can use later, even in constructing their own homes, the focus of the organization lies on the aid and compassion that it provides.

One of the newest MO homes, built in the summer of 2012.

Pam (Schume) Emmert, ‘85, and MO co-founder Dave Emmert, ‘85. The original Mountain Outreach logo was designed by Pam. Photo Submitted

Directors of Mountain Outreach Dave Emmert, ‘85, Co-Founder Robert Day, ‘84, Co-Founder Vickie McEntire Rick Rieffer, attended ‘92 Al Laird Will Jones Jane Whitaker Ed Woods, Director of Construction Marc Hensley, ‘05 BS, ‘12 MACS On April 20, 1992, Mountain Outreach was appointed the 220th Point of Light in President George Herbert Walker Bush’s 1000 Daily Points of Light Campaign.

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Upsilon-Upsilon Wins its 35th Best Chapter Award

Cumberlands’ Upsilon-Upsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta has again for the thirty-fifth year received the national history honor society’s best chapter award for Division I, which includes schools with enrollments of less than 3,000.

The highly competitive award involved submissions from many of the 800 chapters of Phi Alpha Theta. Cumberlands’ chapter was awarded $250 for its achievement. UpsilonUpsilon received the Nels A. Cleven Award, which is given only to schools that have been named best chapter more than five times.

“This is our most notable distinction considering the tremendous time and effort required to maintain a chapter of this caliber so consistently,” wrote Graydon Tunstall, executive director of Phi Alpha Theta. Cumberlands’ organization has won the best chapter for 35 of the last 36 years.

“As I look back on the years that I have been the advisor of the chapter, I remember the students who have worked so hard to maintain the winning tradition,” said Dr. Eric Wake, ’65, professor and chair of the history department, who serves as the group’s adviser.

“Several chapter presidents have proclaimed that we could not, indeed would not, lose the award when they were president. The department is extremely proud of all who participate in keeping this tradition alive because it is a team effort. It would not be possible without the help of the students, faculty, and staff of the department.”

The Upsilon-Upsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta was established at University of the Cumberlands in 1974. As one of the most active organizations on campus, Upsilon-Upsilon sponsors a popular lecture series, fundraisers, social events, and annually publishes the scholarly journal, The Upsilonian.

Physician Assistant Degrees Ranked Best Master’s Degrees by Forbes Magazine WORTH REPEATING: When deciding what degree to pursue, future job availability and income are generally two major factors that students consider. After collecting data from Payscale.com and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Forbes Magazine declared Physician Assistant degrees as the best master’s degrees for jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s anticipated that opportunities for employment will grow 30% by 2020. Graduates with this degree can also look forward to a mid-career median pay of $97,000.

For more information about Cumberlands Physicians Assistant Program, visit http://gradweb. ucumberlands.edu/medicine/mpas.

You can also call (606) 539-4390 or send an email to pa@ucumberlands.edu.

Cumberlands Past: Circuit Rider Instrumental in Founding The influence of Reverend R. C. Medaris (1858-1942), a native of Anderson County, TN, on Cumberlands’ founding is well documented. In November 2012, an article documenting his life as “The Circuit Rider from East Tennessee” was donated to the University. Written by his grandson, Dr. William H. Payne of Madison, Mississippi, it is now on permanent display in the UC Archives Room at the Cumberland Museum. Reverend Medaris, a circuit Rider from East Tennessee, was called to preach at First Baptist Church of Williamsburg in 1885. During his time there, church membership increased and a brick building was constructed. In 1887, Reverend Medaris was chosen as the financial agent to raise money and receive funds for a Baptist college in Williamsburg.

The funds raised were used for the first building of the Williamsburg Institute which became Cumberland College and is presently University of the Cumberlands. This institution has stood the test of time serving the students of Appalachia, the United States, and the world for 125 years. During his ministry, Medaris “organized nineteen churches in four states, helped to establish a college, an orphans’ home, a religious paper, and served as pastor, either missionary or regular, to forty-two churches.” (Mary Weaver, One Hundred Years – A Story of the First Baptist Church [Clinton, TN, 1940]; Clinton Courier – News, 14-15).

Reverend Medaris’ book, Blazing the Gospel Trail, can be found in the Norma Perkins Hagan Memorial Library and the UC Archives Room.

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Cumberlands takes pride in knowing that its athletics teams do what it takes to be successful on the field as well as in the classroom.

The Patriots abide by the NAIA Champions of Character program that pushes the five core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. This year Cumberlands, along with 220 other institutions or 80% of the members of the NAIA, received enough points on the Champions of Character Scorecard to earn a five star award. Six NAIA conferences had all of their members earn the Five-Star designation.

The Champions of Character Scorecard measures each institution’s commitment to the NAIA Champions of Character program. Points are earned in five key areas: character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character promotion. To receive the award, members scored 60 or more points on the NAIA Champions of Character Scorecard and conferences named to the list had at least 60% of its member schools making the grade with 60 or more points. Institutions earned points based on exceptional student-athlete grade point averages and by obtaining zero ejections during competition throughout the course of the academic year. Five Star Award recipients are recognized on the NAIA Champions of Character website and receive a special web banner and certificate noting the honor. Presidents, athletic directors and conference commissioners at award winning colleges, universities or conferences also are recognized at the 72nd Annual NAIA National Convention in April.

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Cumberlands Athletic Director Randy Vernon commented, “”We are very happy to have been named a Champions of Character institution for 12 straight years. Our goal is to educate our student-athletes on the five core values of the Champions of Character program in hopes that each student-athlete will improve as an individual each day. While this is a continuing process, I can see a difference in how our studentathletes conduct themselves as we strive to become better at everything we do.”

Patriots to Add Bowling as Newest Sport in Fall 2013 The Patriots currently compete in 22 sports (10 men’s and 10 women’s) as well as co-ed archery and cheerleading. As of August of 2014, the Patriots will offer their newest sport, bowling.

For a team to compete collegiately, there must be at least five members, but there are hopes to attain many more. New studentathletes are preferred, but UC welcomes current students as well.

The sport of bowling will become Cumberlands’ 23rd and 24th sport offered as both a men and women’s program will be added.

The Patriots’ bowling teams will compete under the Mid-South Conference and will be associated with the United States Bowling Congress. There will be around ten events per season for the teams.

The NAIA lists bowling as an emerging sport; therefore, when enough schools begin a program, the association will sanction Championship play. Currently, there are 40 schools in the NAIA that offer both men and women’s bowling. Rival universities in the MSC that will be competing along with UC will be Union College, Campbellsville University, University of Pikeville, Lindsey Wilson College, St. Catherine College, Bethel University and Cumberland University.

Cumberlands’ Football Legacies Above: KY-TN Border Bowl January 12, 2013 L to R: Keith Pray, ’91, and son, Austin; Jeff Canaday, attended '84-'86, and son, Jeffrey; David Bryant, ’94, and son, Boston; Allen Robbins, '90, and son, Dexter.

Alumni Baseball Weekend April 5 & 6, 2013 All former players and coaches are invited! For more information and to RSVP, please contact Shane Anglin at shane.anglin@ucumberlands.edu or 606-539-4364.

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Alum Begins Pro Basketball Career

Cumberlands Women’s Basketball team has had its fair share of great athletes over the years. Most recently Jade Howard, a 2012 Cumberlands’ graduate, has signed with the Louisville Fillies, a semiprofessional travel basketball team.

Howard said, “I had a chance to go to a couple of good camps this summer in New Hampshire, Texas, and Las Vegas. I’ve always wanted to be a professional basketball player ever since I was young.

I know that I took a little time off after last season because of my injury in the national tournament, but I feel back to100% again and hope to continue to improve.”

On October 22, the Louisville Fillies came to Williamsburg to take on the Patriots in a pre-season scrimmage. The Fillies team is composed of the familiar faces of Howard and others from throughout the Mid-South Conference including 2008-09 MSC Player of the Year, Viktoria Krell. UC battled throughout the game and came back to defeat the Fillies by a score of 70-68.

When asked about coming back to play against her former teammates, Howard commented, “This was a fun experience with the girls. I was talking trash a little this week, but of course it was all in fun. I miss having Coach Irvin as a coach though. She always worked me to the limit and I appreciate every minute of it.”

Coach Irvin commented, “I’d much rather have her on my team than to coach against her. She hurt us a lot early in the game. She’s such a smart player because it’s like having a coach out on the floor. Jade is doing a tremendous job for the Fillies and I think they are very lucky to have her.”

Jade also takes to social media often to speak about her journey to the professional ranks. Irvin added, “She has all the skills to play wherever she would like. Jade is possibly having a harder route to doing so because she chose to go to a smaller college. She’s been in a couple of drafts and been really close. She works out every day. If I see her tweeting something about being tired or not wanting to work out, I’ll call her or send her a message to say ‘Yes you are working out today’ because I know this is her dream. I’m just trying to support and encourage her. She knows that for any support she needs, she has this team because Jade will always be a part of UC. My advice to her is just don’t give up.”

Looking forward to her budding professional career, Jade added, “I think my main thing is being a point guard, I have a pass first mentality. I do pass up on a lot of shots, but I will get back into form.

I think playing for Coach Irvin gave me an advantage as a pro player.

I hope that in a couple years I will still be playing pro ball somewhere, maybe even the WNBA.”

Keep Up With Your Patriots!

Sometimes you may not be able to go to watch your favorite UC team play. But by signing up for UC Updates, you can now follow all 22 sports. Visit www.cumberlandspatriots.com and click the “Update” button at the top right-hand side of the page. You can sign up for text messages and/or email updates. Whether it’s one team or all 22 Patriot teams, you can now get all the information sent straight to your phone,tablet, or computer!

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"Show Us Your Patriot Pride!"

Bill Lyttle, '75, and the Patriot at the 1st Round NAIA Playoff Game on November 17, 2012 at Taylor Stadium.

Cindy (Murray) Taylor, '84, and Stephanie Taylor, '10 at the UC vs. Georgetown basketball doubleheader on January 3, 2013.

EMAIL US PHOTOS OF YOU SHOWING YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT! alumni@ucumberlands.edu

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October 1, 2011 is a day that was remembered by the University of the Cumberlands football team for nearly a year. On that day, for the first time in the Coach John Bland era, the Patriots lost to the Union College Bulldogs 24-19. September 15, 2012 was a day the Patriots came out not only with revenge on their mind but to prove a point. Their point was heard throughout the Mid-South Conference as they won in a convincing 48-14 fashion over the Bulldogs. This was the largest point spread victory in the “Battle for the Brass Lantern,” surpassing the 1985 game when Cumberlands won 50-19. Cumberlands’ defeat of the Bulldogs gave Coach John Bland the 50th win of his career at UC, significant considering it came against the very team he earned his first win against in his tenure at Cumberlands.

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Dewaun Harrison (Chickamauga, GA) received NAIA Football Defensive Player of the Week honors after his performance in Cumberlands’ 31-27 victory against Faulkner University on October 6. Harrison achieved a season-high 7 tackles, a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown, a pass breakup and a forced fumble.

Dewaun Harrison

Cumberlands’ football team was back at home on Saturday, October 27 as they took on Mid-South Conference foe, Campbellsville University.

Both teams came into the matchup playing their best football of the season, but it was the Patriots who walked away with the impressive 6219 victory on a day that many school records were broken or tied.

It was an emotional day for the Patriots as they held senior day festivities before the contest saying farewell to the group that helped set the foundation of the program today. A class with a career record of 31-10 and 2 conference championships, they couldn’t have gone out any other way. During the game the Patriots broke or tied 8 school records. Terrance Cobb (Knoxville, TN) was named both the MSC and NAIA Offensive Player of the Week after his performance as he finished the game with an astounding 327 yards on 27 attempts for 3 touchdowns breaking the single game rushing record and giving him 1,472 on the season. His 21 touchdowns on the season are also a new single season record. (Later he was named 2012 NAIA National Offensive Player of the Year.) On the second pass of the game both Jay Bright (Fayetteville, GA) and Willie Gibson (Abbeville, GA) became all-time leaders as they hooked up for the 29 yard touchdown pass.

Gibson became the All-Time leader in receiving yards with 1,596 yards in his career and Bright became the all-time leader in passing yards with 3,123 yards. Gibson also broke his own record for most touchdown receptions in a single season as he currently has 9.

Adrian Hightower (Macon, GA) continued his impressive season with another interception which tied him with Brandon Goss for first with 8 in a season.

Terrance Cobb

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Cumberlands’ football team seemed to be a force to be reckoned with all season long. They were able to cruise through the regular season with a 9-1 record, and won their NAIA 1st round Football Championship Series (FCS) game against the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers in a dominating fashion. As a result of this win, Coach John Bland passed legendary Patriots coach Tom Dowling for most wins in Cumberlands’ school history with 57 career victories. The Patriots gave a valiant effort in the 2nd round but came up short, losing to defending NAIA Champions, St. Xavier University, by a score of 3521. The loss knocked the Patriots out of the NAIA FCS and ended their season. They finished with 10 wins, tying for most victories in a season in school history and advancing to the second round of the NAIA FCS for only the second time in school history. The NAIA took notice of the Patriots’ magical season as they were ranked seventh in the country in final NAIA polls. That is the Patriots’ highest ranking in a postseason poll since 2008 when they finished sixth.

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Volleyball Alumni Scrimmage Front row (L to R): Coach Kara Clemenz, '02; Brittany Weinheimer, 5th year Senior; Amanda Walton, '02 Back Row (L to R): Jessica (Fritts) Davis, '09; Angela Dean, '90, Former Assistant Volleyball Coach and Current Head Softball Coach; Lisa Van Berkel, '03; Michelle Papas, 5th year Senior; Courtney Fout, '12; Elley Fisk, '04; Bridget Graves, '98

Red Boot Run April 13, 2013 Registration 7:30 A.M. • Race starts at 8:30 A.M.

The first annual Red Boot Run is a 5k race organized to honor the life and works of Ms. Norma B. Patrick.

The event will coincide with the dedication of Ms. Patrick’s portrait located in the Luecker Education Building on the evening of April 12th.

All proceeds from the event will benefit The Norma Patrick Scholarship Fund and Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates.

Go to www.redbootfoundation.com and http://redbootrun.eventbrite.com/ for more information on registration, donation, and volunteering $20 for those who register prior to 4/1/13 and $25 for registration after 4/1/13.

“Come enjoy a morning of fellowship with us as we laugh and remember Mom together. We want to support both organ donation awareness and Mom’s scholarship fund at The University of the Cumberlands.

Old, young, fast or slow—all are welcome and encouraged to join.” -Casey Patrick, ‘00 “Come join the friends and family of Norma Brock Patrick at the first annual Red Boot Run. No matter your age or fitness level come join us for a day of fellowship and fun as we pay tribute to my mother’s legacy.

All proceeds will benefit Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates and the Norma Patrick Scholarship Fund.

Please visit www.redbootfoundation.com for more information.” -Jason Patrick

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Athletic Hall of Fame Auction UNIVERSITY Ceremony & Induction OF THE

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ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 2013 Inductees:

Roger Morris, ’66, Baseball Tim Henderlight, ’71, Track & Field

Jerry Williams, ’99-'01, Basketball

Ivan Johnson, ’03, Basketball

Discover UC at Campus Discovery Day

Thinking about your future? Join us on February 16th for CAMPUS DISCOVERY DAY! To register or for more information visit www.ucumberlands.edu/admissions or call 606-539-4201or 800-343-1609

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Presidential Foursome Leads for Over a Century People write the stories of our history. Behind this story evokes the passions and the goals of four men lead by their personal convictions.

In her good fortune and with abundant blessing from God, these men whose paths could have tread elsewhere, arrived timely and in step with the institution known as Williamsburg Institute, Cumberland College and now University of the Cumberlands. A 125 year history now reflects the unprecedented leadership, service and enduring longevity of the past four University presidents. Wood, Creech, Boswell and Taylor have been seen as figureheads to some in far off places, others more closely affiliated with their work may call them visionaries.

To the employees, trustees and alumni these four men earn the respect to be affectionately known as commander in chief, leading in both good and bad times. At Cumberlands, the “Fantastic Foursome” of Edwin Ellsworth Wood, James Lloyd Creech, James Malcolm Boswell and James Harold Taylor has amassed what is arguably and without reproach an unparalleled executive tenure at any level of institutional leadership in the United States.

A breakdown of service to the University by the presidential foursome looks like this: President Wood (1890-1893, 1898-1910, 1912-1919) 22 years; President Creech (1925-1946) 21 years; President Boswell, (1947-1980) 33 years; and President Taylor (1980-present) 33 years.

These dynamic presidents clearly define leadership stability at the top for a combined 110 of the 125 years the University has been in existence. Chartered in 1888 by statute of the Kentucky General Assembly, the school was originally known as the Williamsburg Institute (1889-1913), then as Cumberland College (1913-2005) and now as University of the Cumberlands (2005-present). The core mission, providing a quality liberal arts education within a Christian context to students primarily but not exclusively from the surrounding Appalachian region, remains much the same while buildings and programs have continued expanding to meet student need. While others in education around the Commonwealth of Kentucky and throughout our Nation may measure success in enrollment size and athletic prowess, Cumberlands has defined success by academic quality, student growth, community outreach services and alumni case study successes. Stability at the top has influenced each of these measurements. Evidenced by faculty and staff longevity, an overall employee satisfaction and campuswide collaboration between departments seems to prevail from the stability at the top.

Each president has had a distinctive style of leadership through unique challenges of the times, yet each proved steadfast in personal beliefs while persevering through obstacles along the way.

Edwin Ellsworth Wood 1890-1893; 1898-1910; 1912-1919 The principalship of the Institute was thrust upon a twenty-eight-year-old man Edwin Ellsworth Wood, who served for twenty-two years as principal, vice-president, and then president of Williamsburg Institute. President Edwin Ellsworth Wood (1863-1940) has been described as a man of rare intelligence and excellent education whose intelligence and education were combined with genius for teaching and as having the power to make a person love the good and right and true.

Born in Indiana in 1863, Wood was educated at Denison University where in 1890, he received the A.B. degree and was graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Wood also received from Denison University the Master of Arts Degree in 1893 and the Doctor of Laws degree in 1922. He was a member of the International Philosophic Society and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London. Dr. Wood had a very broad education for the time. In 1890, Wood came to Williamsburg and was appointed principal of the Institute following the first President, William James Johnson, who resigned due to failing health. For reasons remaining obscure, Wood resigned as principal in 1893, returning later to the Institute as its vice-president. The reason thought behind the resignation of Wood was that he resigned to go to Frankfort to work for his brother-in-law Charles Finley in state government.

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Following President John Newton Prestridge’s resignation, Wood, then vice-president, became president in 1898. While serving as administrator, Wood also served as a teacher of English, Latin, and occasionally mathematics, metaphysics, intellectual science, philosophy, and German. It was Dr. Wood’s belief that students needed foreign language to aid them in furthering their education. When World War I broke out, Wood went on a crusade to persuade other colleges and universities to keep German in their curriculum. While at the Institute, Wood married Margaret Finley, a native Whitley Countian, and fathered three children: Katherine, Margaret, and Charles.

Under the Wood administration the Institute grew and prospered.

Wood reported in 1899, “I have never seen so many young people eager for an education.” In fact, in 1900, the General Association in Kentucky reported that the Institute had experienced a year of prosperity and Dr. Wood had abundantly vindicated the wisdom of calling him to his important position. The Wood administration was marked by extensive expansion. The College purchased the Highland College property; Johnson Hall (now Gillespie Hall) and Felix Hall (now Mahan Hall) were built; and the College’s debt, incurred during the early years, was decreased.

In 1910, Dr. Wood asked the Board for an extended vacation to end January 1, 1911. The Board responded by appointing Professor Gorman Jones (1867-1936) as acting president in Wood’s absence. In 1912, Dr. Wood whose health had improved resumed his post at the Institute, and Professor Jones again devoted the bulk of his time to his classroom duties. For a short time in 1915, Jones again stepped in for Dr. Wood because of illness.

In March 1919, because of poor health Dr. Wood asked to be released of his duties as president as soon as a replacement could be found. He did, however, agree to remain as a teacher. As soon as a replacement was found, the Board relieved Wood of his duties as president and also gave him a paid leave of absence from his teaching duties until his health improved. At the same time the alumni honored Dr. Wood by presenting to “him a loving cup as a token of appreciation for his faithful service.” Wood remained as a teacher until the end of the 1936-1937

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school year when he resigned. A quote taken from a 1922 article by Ralph Coghlan best decribed Dr. Wood’s philosophy, “The mountain people of Kentucky are the hope of America.” It was in this hope that Wood invested the bulk of his time and energy and to whom much credit can be given to setting a course for the Institute.

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On January 23, 1940 Dr. Edwin Ellsworth Wood passed away. He is buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsburg. Mrs. Wood who died on April 5, 1942 was laid to rest alongside him.

James Lloyd Creech 1925 - 1945 James Lloyd Creech (1884-1955), a native of Poor Fork in Harlan County, Kentucky, was graduated from the Williamsburg Institute in 1908 and attended the University of Michigan Law School. He was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1912. Creech also earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University and did further work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia University.

He received an honorary doctorate from Georgetown College in 1938.

Creech served as a teacher in rural schools of Kentucky and also as a teacher in the Barbourville Institute. In 1913, after having been president of Barbourville Institute for one year, he became a member of the faculty of Cumberland College.

While a student at the Williamsburg Institute, Creech had been involved in the School’s activities. He served as treasurer of the class in 1907; vice-president of his graduating class; member of the Gatliffian Literary Society, glee club, and the oratorical association.

After joining the College’s faculty he directed a large mixed chorus while serving as an instructor in the teacher’s department. He later served as dean of the teachers’ department and as superintendent of the grades. After becoming president he was listed among the education and psychology faculty.

The years Dr. Creech served as president of Cumberland College were difficult years, for it was during the time that this great nation faced an economic depression and the Second World War. It was only through Dedication of Boswell Park, 1987 the tight-fisted integrity of President Creech that the College was kept alive.

In 1929, the following was said of President Creech, “If it were possible for a golden heart to beat, his would be a heart of gold.”

Creech’s presidency was marked as a period of stability and growth. There was an increase in enrollment; two new buildings were added, a gymnasium (known as Gatliff Gym or Intramural Gym) and a home economics building; the College became a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the College became free of debt and operated on a balanced budget; a highly skilled and competent faculty was employed; an emphasis remained on moral and religious values; the Student Labor program was refined; and the Rural Betterment Program was begun. These

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accomplishments were seen during a period of depression when many colleges faced difficult times. President Creech, however, provided sound leadership, and Cumberland College became an institution with a broader and stronger base academically and financially.

In the latter part of 1945 President Creech suffered a stroke and was unable to perform his duties as president. James M. Boswell, a member of the College’s faculty who had served 39 months of active duty in the United States Navy as a commissioned officer, was contacted and asked to seek an early discharge so he could assume the position of dean of administration and help run the College during Creech’s recuperation.

Boswell complied in October 1945.

On January 22, 1946 the Board of Trustees met and heard a report from Creech’s physician that Dr. Creech was still unable to see to the work of the College. The trustees voted Boswell as acting president to serve until June 30 of that year.

President Creech’s health did not improve quickly. He decided to resign as president and as a member of the faculty effective May 31, 1946. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 1, 1946, Creech was elected President Emeritus. At that same meeting a committee was appointed to contact Professor J.T. Vallandingham to ascertain his attitude and wishes relative to accepting the position of president of Cumberland College. At the May 31, 1947 meeting of the Board, the committee reported that Mr. Vallandingham was not a candidate for this position.

James Malcolm Boswell was then elected president of Cumberland College and allowed to live in Mahan Hall, a dormitory for men.

James Malcolm Boswell 1947-1980 James Malcolm Boswell (1906-1988), or “Dr. B” as he became affectionately known, was born near Leesburg, Kentucky, in Harrison County. One of three children, he grew up on a farm and was up before daybreak milking six or eight cows before going to school. His elementary school days were spent in a rustic grade school in Harrison County; he graduated from high school in Cynthiana.

In 1924, Boswell entered Georgetown College and majored in mathematics and minored in physics and Latin. His interest in sports continued from his high school days, and he was actively involved with the athletic program at Georgetown. On his graduation he was given the Charles Dudley Adams Athletic Cup, an award made to a male graduate on the basis of athletic achievement and academic performance. Boswell took graduate studies at the University of Michigan and the University of Kentucky, and he received honorary degrees from Georgetown College, Cumberland College, and Eastern Kentucky University.

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Dr. and Mrs. Boswell at Homecoming 1979 After being graduated from Georgetown College, Boswell joined the faculty as mathematics instructor and freshman basketball coach.

By 1931, because of the Depression, Boswell, with several other instructors, was told that he should seek employment elsewhere because the College was unable to pay teacher salaries. He spent the summer of 1931 at Campbellsville College teaching mathematics, and it was during that summer that President Creech contacted Boswell about coming to Cumberland College. He came in the fall as the College’s physics teacher and the high school mathematics teacher.

He came to teach but did not intend to stay. As time passed he was able to see the good the College was doing in affording a quality education for every student who seemed capable of going to college regardless of his or her financial background. The College’s general practice of not turning away a student, regardless of his or her ability to pay, has proved no little hardship through the years. Yet the philosophy is rewarding, so rewarding that Boswell became one of its most outspoken exponents.

January of the following year, Boswell married Mary Susan Dudley, an instructor of French and German at Georgetown College. She had been one of Boswell’s teachers while he was a student at Georgetown.

Two children were the blessing of their union; a son, Jim Boswell, and a daughter, Louise Boswell Tipton.

In 1932, Boswell was named coach of all Cumberland College sports.

He recalls that the Gatliff Gymnasium, completed in 1928, was at that time a showplace for college basketball. “Compared to some of the other gyms in Kentucky and Tennessee in which we played, it was a palace,” said Boswell. President Creech drew the plans and specifications for the building on the back of a matchbox.

In the latter part of 1945 when President Creech became incapacitated because of the stroke, Boswell assumed the helm of the College, although he was not given the title of president for almost two years. Having been associated with the College since 1931, Boswell had an advantage of familiarity with the College’s operation and an acquaintance with the community and region. He soon launched into the tasks of college administrator, with emphasis on promoting the College and recruiting students.

When Boswell assumed the presidency, there were approximately 200 students. He stepped down in 1980 with an enrollment exceeding 2,000. During Boswell’s tenure several buildings were constructed or acquired including the Gatliff Building, Norma Jeanne Perkins Hagan Memorial Library, Nicholson-Jones Residence Hall, T. J. Roberts Cafeteria, E. O. Robinson Hall, Cook Hall, Science Building, Ruby Gatliff Archer President’s Home, Ruby Gatliff Archer Memorial Hall, Boswell Campus Center, George M. Asher Memorial Hall, and Mary McGaw Music Building. Two additional properties were acquired on Main Street. While buildings were being built, students were being recruited, and the curriculum was constantly refined to meet the needs of the students, the area, and the changing times.

The College maintained accreditation as a junior college by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It was decided by the Board of Trustees to change to a senior college. With the decision to become a senior college, the junior year was added in 1959-1960, and the enrollment reached 879 students. In 1960-1961, with the addition of the senior year, the enrollment increased to 1,103 students. Initial accreditation for the four-year program was granted in December 1964. Reaffirmation was granted in 1974 with no provisions or restrictions whatsoever.

A new ROTC program was added in 1973 as a branch of Eastern Kentucky University. Graduates include Major General Kenneth S. Dowd, ’79, and a host of other high-ranking military officers.

The title of President Emeritus was bestowed upon Boswell in 1980 allowing him to continue correspondence with those enduring friendships responsible for both influence and financial support of the College. Ironically, Dr. B passed away October 14, 1988, during the week of Homecoming as the school celebrated its Centennial and mourned the loss of a great leader.

To the Boswell name, there remains or has been on campus an art gallery, tip-off basketball tournament (1979-85), 5K and 10K run, avenue, park, and campus center. Although he had nothing to do with the naming of these places or events, these were named as a sign of the esteem with which he is held.

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James Harold Taylor 1980-Present

James Harold Taylor arrived on the Cumberland College campus as a traditional student of age 18. The son of a military father, Taylor was born in 1945 in San Antonio, Texas and at an early age, the family moved to Wayne Township, Michigan near Detroit. As a young man Taylor shined shoes, sold all-occasion cards door-todoor, mowed lawns, and carried newspapers in both the mornings and evenings. In his senior year of high school Taylor worked eight hours each night at Pontiac Motor Division loading trucks for teamsters and boxcars for United Auto Workers while maintaining honor roll status.

Taylor believes in the old fashioned values of hard-work and honesty. He worked while in college and was graduated from Cumberland College with honors. Remaining at Cumberland after graduation Taylor taught speech, argumentation, and debate. He also served as Assistant to the President, Director of Alumni Activities, Director of Admissions, and Director of Development. For a short time, he served as Vice President for Development as Scarritt College in Nashville, TN, before returning to Cumberland as Vice President for Development and eventually as President.

Taylor holds two doctorate degrees: one in higher education and administration from Nova University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and a second in general studies from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

as President-elect of Cumberland College.

In Cumberland Today, Volume I, Number III, Winter Edition 1978, Trustee Chairman, David Huff, said he found Dr. Taylor to have “intellectual capacity, the imagination, the determination, and the skills needed to serve effectively as the president of Cumberland College.” Huff went on to say of Taylor, “he has shown unusual imagination and perception in identifying potential donors for Cumberland College.”

Taylor’s imagination and perception have certainly paid off for the University in his 33 years as president.

Currently, the main campus footprint is 1.2 million square feet of usable space. The campus has grown from approximately 20 acres and 15 buildings to 100 acres and 42 buildings and the off campus properties have grown from 8,000 acres to 13,000 acres in land and mineral producing sites.

In addition, the University has acquired multiple rental properties that include 37 apartments and 14 houses.

In Florence, KY we leased and built out an 11,000 square foot facility for the Northern Kentucky campus.

University enrollment figures (FTE) for the 1979-80 school year totaled 1,924. Today the FTE stands at 3,254 with the most dramatic increase in school history coming in 2009 with the rapid addition of new undergraduate and graduate programs. Today headcount enrollment has reached an all-time high of 4,297 combined undergraduate and graduate students.

Taylor credits his staff with the necessary support given him while nearly renovating the entire University campus during his tenure. He Dr. Taylor began putting something back immediately following his has been the driving force behind the construction and acquisition of graduation from Cumberland in 1968. At the age of 23, Taylor became a several new buildings: Bock Security Building, Multi-Media and Athletic successful admissions officer in the recruitment of Robert Michael Duncan, Services Building; Campus Health Center, International Office; Smiddy ’71, who went on to become the Chairman of the National Republican Campus Entrance Building, Hutton Hall, Hutton Townhouses, Hutton Party and chair of the TVA Executive Board. Many other success stories School of Business, Grace Crum Rollins Fine Arts Center, Luecker can be attributed to Taylor’s keen eye for spotting and then attracting raw Building and Annex, O. Wayne Rollins Athletic Center, Smiddy Learning talent in both the admissions process and later in hiring bright, competent Resource Center, Correll Science Complex, Siler Hall, Kleist Hall, employees throughout his tenure as an administrator.

Harth Hall, Hutton Mountain Outreach Center, Mountain Outreach Warehouses, Cumberland Inn, Cumberland Museum, Perkins Admissions House, Angel Dale Dr. and Mrs. Taylor at Madrigals 2012 House, Taylor Stadium, Physical Plant Office. In addition, every other building on campus has been renovated and updated during Taylor’s tenure.

Under his leadership, the endowment has increased from $6,775,349 in 1980 to $70,480,126 in 2012. But Taylor’s emphasis is on people, not mere programs or projects. He lifts others up and has high expectations for all.

In October 1978, the Louisville Courier Journal printed an article entitled “From Office Boy to College President” in which Taylor stated, “I believe that the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”

Cumberland ushered in the James H. Taylor era when the torch was passed November 2, 1978 at the quarterly Trustees meeting. Dr. Taylor at the tender age of 33 received unanimous appointment

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During Taylor’s tenure the undergraduate and graduate programs have expanded, new academic programs added, athletic facilities built or updated, classroom buildings built or updated, parking lots constructed, infrastructure replaced or increased, internet technology added, endowment funds increased, retirement packages enhanced, faculty, staff, and retiree recognition programs added, and many other programs too numerous to list added or enhanced.

Taylor says, “We might all ask ourselves what would life have been had it not been for Cumberland College? Cumberland was here for us in our time of need, just as it is here today for our current student body.” Taylor’s hard work and untiring efforts, along with those who he readily admits assist him, have educated literally thousands of mountain youngsters, yet he has done it quietly, without publicity or fanfare. Most assuredly, Dr. Jim Taylor serves as President of “A Bright Shining City Set on a Hill.”

An unparalleled American legacy rests atop an obscure hill in Appalachia. The sacrifice of four college presidents remains relatively hidden beneath countless hours spent in quiet contemplation and in selfless service to an inextricably linked educational mission.

Four distinctively different backgrounds . . . four purpose driven individuals . . . four destined to become college presidents . . . four uniquely different eras in history . . . four legacies indelibly etched upon time . . . yet, this Fabulous Foursome at University of the Cumberlands with over 110 combined years clearly define the phrase “Stability at the Top”.

The following sources were used to produce this article: Hall, “Cumberland College,” pg. 20 Jones, “Legend and Lore,” 25 October 1984 Williamsburg Institute, Board of Trustees, Minutes. 1893.

Western Recorder, 23 March 1899 The Sixty-Third Anniversary of the General Association of Baptist in Kentucky (Louisville: Baptist Book Concern, 1900), p. 24 Hall, “Cumberland College,” p. 57.

Cumberland College, Board of Trustees, Minutes, April 15, p.2; The Cumberland College Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 7, April 1915 Cumberland College, Board of Trustees, Minutes, 29 March 1919 Hall, “Cumberland College,” p. 58.

Hall, “Cumberland College,” p. 57 Western Recorder, 21 March 1929, p.6.

Boswell, “An Evaluation of the Contribution of J.L. Creech to Cumberland College While Serving as President of the Institution.” p. 29.

Cumberland College, Board of Trustees, Minutes, 1 June 1946.

Boswell, “An Evaluation of the Contribution of J.L. Creech to Cumberland College While Serving as President of the Institution,” The Kentucky Baptist Heritage, Vol. X, No. 2, November 1983, p. 29.

Cumberland College, Board of Trustees, Minutes, 31 May 1947.

James M. Boswell, Interview, 11 November 1980.

Cumberland College, Catalogue, 1961-1962.

James M. Boswell, Interview, 24 November 1980.

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Taylor dedicates over 180 days per year on the road visiting donors and attending meetings and conferences representing the University.

This is the type of sacrifice it takes as administrator, chief executive officer, and president. Although there have been many defining moments during the Taylor administration, the most significant came when Taylor and his wife, Dinah, lost their son, Jim, at the age of 18 in a single car accident in 1991. Time and again, the Taylors have reached out to others who have lost loved ones at the peak of adolescence through bereavement groups, extending compassion where needed and providing inspiration at life’s lowest point. As a testament to their work, three domed murals painted by Cumberland alumnus, Jerry Wayne Taylor, Class of ’72, stand in memoriam on campus.

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

1888-2013 In April 2013, University of the Cumberlands will begin 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!

$36,828.50 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_________________________________________________________________ Phoe___________________________________ Email________________________________ Year of Graduation from CC/UC__________________ Spouse Graduation Year_________ In Honor of:___________________________________________________________________ Paying Tribute to:______________________________________________________________ In Memory of:_________________________________________________________________

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Homecoming 2013 Creech-Boswell Dinner

Class of 1962 (l to r): Paul Steely,’49, Robert Pendleton, Stella (Davidson) Steely,’50 Bill Bryant, Nancy (Napier) Cathcart, John Bill Keck, Peggy (Cooper) Inks, Phillip Catron, Dr. Jim Meeks, Jack Sterling

1950s (l to r): Stella (Davidson) Steely,’50, JoAnn (Duggins) Chitwood,’51, Dr. Howard Chitwood,’51, Audrey (Halcomb) Watson,’50, Garnett (Beach) Jones,’50, Jack Coker,’52

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1940s (l to r): Dr. Arliss Roaden,’49, Paul Steely,’49, Clifford Jones,’49, Dr. Jack Partin,’48, Marcella (Faulkner) Mountjoy,’41, Liz (Young) Krause,’45

1960s (l to r): Peggy (Taylor) Meeks,’63, Dr. Jim Meeks,’62, Dr. John Hollingsworth,’63, Chuck Sheriff,’63

Music Concert

Brendan Kelly and Megan Fischer

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Dr. Sharlene Dzugan, Chemistry, (left) and Dr. Dennis Trickett, ’79, Psychology (right)

Alumni Dinner Hall of Honor Major General Kenneth Dowd,’79, and Mike Wilson,’94, served as speakers at the Alumni Dinner.

They along with Dave Bergman,’89, Carolyn (Murray) Falin,’68, Paul Falin,’65, and Joseph Craig King,’40 were inducted into the Alumni Hall of Honor.

Kenneth Dowd: Distinguished Alumnus Award Mike Wilson: Service Award Joseph Craig King: Alumnus of the Year Carolyn and Paul Falin: Appreciation Award Dave Bergman receives Appreciation Award by surprise from Alumni President Allen Robbins and Past President Susan (Rice) Bradley.

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Alumni Dinner Honored Classes

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(l to r): Dr. Jerry Lowrie,’58, Jack Coker,’52, Paul Steely,’49 Arliss Roaden,’49

’67 Class of ’67: Aaron Wright, Dick Koeniger

Class of ’62 Dr. Jim Meeks, John Bill Keck, Phillip Catron

’72 Class of ’72: (back, l to r) Leon Justice, Jean (Canter) Staggs, Deanna Meadors, Mike Justice, Linda Carter (front, l to r) Carcille (Carloftis) Burchette, Sharon (Terry) Scott, Linda (Belcher) Mullen

’82 Class of ’82: (not in order) Diane (Adams) Simpson, Mary Beth Hammett, Debbie (Hopkins) Knuckles, Tracey (Kidd) Wessel, Keith Kinder, Laura Keown, Karrie (Lincoln) Newman, Kime (Espich) Murphy, Bonnie (Austin) Balliet, Roger Prewitt, Phil Taylor, Mark Partin, Tim Martin

’87 Class of ’87: Jimmy Huddleston, Ann (Orrick) Wohlfarth, Diana (Dugan) Warmoth, Dr. Jonathan Ramey

’92 ’97 Class of ’92 (right): Diana Maxey Class of ’97 (left): Todd Hughes

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Allen Robbins, right,’90 is sworn in as President of the Alumni Board and Jimmy Huddleston,’87 as President-Elect.

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Wanda (Begley) Cornelius,’71, entertained at both the Creech Boswell and Alumni dinners.

New Alumni Board Members (l to r): Sam Huntley,’13, SGA President; Willie Adkins,’03, Amanda Farris,’08, Duane Floro,’79 and Tony LeMaster,’94

Homecoming Weekend 2013

Alumni Board of Directors (back l to r): Paul Steely,’49, Willie Adkins,’03, Chuck Sheriff,’63, Dr. John Hollingsworth,’63, Dave Bergman,’89, Dick Koeniger,’67, Tony LeMaster,’94, Bill Hardin,’81, Jimmy Huddleston,’87, Duane Floro,’79, Allen Robbins,’90 (front, l to r): Kathy (West) Byrd,’83-’87, Amanda Farris,’08, Susan (Rice) Bradley,’98, Melanie (Mackey) Bloomer,’90, Stephanie Taylor,’10

125th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration

October 4 – 6, 2013.

For more information, call 606-539-4355.

UC’s ROTC with Major General Kenneth Dowd,’79

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Patriot Pride

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Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends Welcome Career Fair For Students, Alumni, and Prospective Employers 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 O. Wayne Rollins Center For Information Contact Debbie Harp: 606-539-4259 Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership Series Featuring American Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 Call 606-539-4432 to reserve your free ticket(s).

Honors Day Convocation 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21 Gatliff Chapel Graduation/Commencement Exercises 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4 O. Wayne Rollins Center Homecoming, Alumni & Student Weekend Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 4, 5 & 6 Homecoming Football Game 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5 Lindsey Wilson College vs University of the Cumberlands James H. Taylor II Stadium CumberlandToday

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Remember Cumberlands

You can remember Cumberlands in your will or trust, or you might want to create a charitable gift annuity to provide you with a lifetime income as you assist deserving students.

With charitable gift annuities: • The rates are significantly greater than bond rates and certificates of deposits.

• Annuity payments are fixed and based on the age(s) of the annuitant(s).

• Annuity payments are extremely favorably taxed.

• The donor is entitled to an income tax charitable contribution deduction.

• Appreciated securities given to Cumberlands for a charitable gift annuity are valued on the date of the gift;

capital gains taxes are not immediately due as they are when securities are sold by the donor.

• A gift annuity is the simplest of all split-interest planned gifts.

A Charitable Gift Annuity will not only provide you a fixed income, guaranteed for life, but also will create a significant legacy here at University of the Cumberlands.

University of the Cumberlands offers numerous planned giving vehicles guaranteeing income for the remainder of life. Some have established trusts and deferred gift annuities naming a loved one as the income beneficiary. With the low payout rates currently on certificates of deposit (CDs) and the volatility of the stock market, deferred gift annuities are becoming extremely popular for young adults who will not be retiring any time soon but want to plan and secure a steady, fixed income that will begin when they retire.

For instance, a 45-year-old can defer a gift annuity for 15 years and receive income at a rate of 6.67% percent for life. The charitable gift tax deduction would be immediate (during working years when your tax bracket is higher) and the income would not begin until you are 60. As with regular gift annuities, the entire amount of the annuity would be backed by all of the University’s assets.

If you are considering the establishment of a Charitable Gift Annuity to provide life-long income for yourself and vital support for University of the Cumberlands, please contact Jim Taylor at presoff@ucumberlands.edu.

Remember, as a financial supporter of Cumberlands, you are encouraging today’s students as you also demonstrate your continuing commitment to the University’s mission to educate individuals for lives of responsible service and leadership.

Age

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5.8%

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4,669.30

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*based on minimum age of 65; a gift annuity of $10,000; figures for annual payment & IRS discount rate of 1.2% as of December, 2012.

Use this form below to send your gift or to request additional information on how you can help Cumberlands’ students today and into the future. Complete and mail to: Jim Taylor, 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

A Charitable Gift Annuity peaks my interest. Please send me information for an annuity based on the date of birth of _____________________________________.

Name_________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________State___________________Zip__________

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On November 14, 2012, Cumberlands’ alumna, Mrs. Frances Begley Morris ’53, made a generous gift to the University in memory of her sister, alumna Bobbie “Sue” Begley Stooksbury ‘50, who passed away in 2010. The magnanimous gift was given because Morris said her sister “loved this school.”

Mrs. Morris has fond memories of Cumberlands, and smiled as she recalled living over the cafeteria in Johnson Hall (now basement of Gillespie Hall), taking public music with Dr. Dubois and math with Ms. Compton. Morris recalled that Compton often ran late to class and would speed into a parking space next to “the Gray Brick,” now known as the Bennett Building. “There were two trees next to the Gray Brick, and she would park in between them,” said Morris, laughing, referring to how quickly Compton would rush into the space. “We would swear one of the trees moved over!”

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Morris and her sister grew up in Ingram, Ky. with their parents George and Gertrude Begley, two sisters and two brothers.

After leaving Cumberlands, Morris completed her education at Union College and taught for 30 years at Buckeye Elementary in Pineville, Ky. After being graduated from Cumberlands, Bobbie “Sue” went on to work at and retire from Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. in Oak Ridge, Tenn., living in nearby Clinton for more than 50 years before she died. Mrs. Morris is certain her sister would appreciate the gift made lovingly in her honor. “I think this is what she would want me to do.”

American Flag Presented to Cumberlands

On August 22, Dr. Jim Taylor was presented the American Flag by Riley Perkins, ’11, the current Graduate Assistant in the Church Relations Office.

The flag was given by Riley’s father, Lt. Commander William “Bill” Perkins, who is in active duty in Afghanistan for the United States Navy. Commander Perkins is a nurse at the hospital located in Kandahar, Afghanistan where the flag had been flown over the NATO ROLE Multinational Medical Unit at Kandahar Airfield during Operation Enduring Freedom.

“What a joy it was to be entrusted with the American Flag which Commander Perkins graciously presented to the University,” said Dr. Taylor. “This is sacred in light of the sacrifice which has gone into making our nation free. This flag is now proudly displayed on the wall at the entrance of my office.”

“The presentation of this flag to Cumberlands is a way for my father to honor the University,” said Riley.

“This institution has provided me with a lot of opportunities since I arrived on campus and is now doing the same for my brother Jordan. My parents are firm believers in a Christian education and believe in what this University is doing for all of its students.”

1963 Alum Donates Portion of Sale of Rare Literary Collection in Honor of 50th Class Reunion Thomas Potter, ’63, a native of Dorchester, England and his family arrived on American soil shortly after World War II. Potter’s father was so moved

by American allies during Europe’s liberation that he decided to move the entire family the United States and take up residency. As years passed by, visits home to England were routine for Thomas Potter who enjoyed reuniting with grandparents and other extended family. These trips often involved valuable opportunities to explore family roots and Dorchester history. Potter and his father traced the colorful works of literary giant, Thomas Hardy, while purchasing rare manuscripts, limited print editions and other items related to Hardy, Dorchester’s most famous son.

More than sixty years later, Potter and his wife, Joyce, had amassed a collection of some two hundred Thomas Hardy items. The collection went up for sale on October 10, 2012 at Bonham’s Auction House in New York and San Francisco with portions of the proceeds directed to University of the Cumberlands in honor of Potter’s upcoming 50th Class Reunion. So touched was Potter of Cumberlands’ support of his education that he wanted to put something back for the next generation of students. Thomas Potter will be attending his Golden Class Reunion on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

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Tribute Program How are Tribute Gifts acknowledged?

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

Honor or Memorialize a Friend or Loved One

What is a Tribute Gift?

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

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 For an Honor Gift the person birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. being honored is sent an appropriate card listing the honor giver as well What is a Memorial Gift? A Memorial Gift is a gift in memory of a departed as the occasion for the honor. Then loved one or friend. It is a wonderful way to express sympathy and high regard or the name of the giver and the name as a means to remember birthdays, anniversaries, or other special days (Memorial of the honoree will be listed in the Day, Veteran’s Day, etc.) of a deceased loved one. next issue of the college’s newsletter.

For all Tribute Gifts the amount How will your Tribute Gift help? Your gift will provide a lasting legacy for our of the gift is kept confidential, and needy students as it is used to help provide scholarship and workship assistance, all gifts are tax deductible as allowed books and supplies, food and housing, and many other supportive services. by law.

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

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Listings reflect the Tribute Gifts received July 1, 2012 through January 15, 2013. 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.

In Honor Of: Delores Morris Given By: Ms. Imogene Ramsey

In Memory Of: Tressa Parsons Adams Given By: Mr. Robert Parsons

In Memory Of: George D. Roberts Given By: Dot & L. E. Duplissey

In Honor Of: 50th Class Reunion Given By: Mr. Thomas Potter

In Memory Of: All Alumni who have passed away and now in a better place Given By: Mr. Samuel Robert West

In Memory Of: Arriettia Skeen Given By: Norman and Gwen Harp

In Honor Of: William and Tina Slider Given By: David & Lucille Fannin

In Memory Of: Maxfield Tabb Bahner Given By: Mr. & Mrs. T. Maxfield Bahner

In Memory Of: Doris Spafford Given By: Lt. Colonel & Mrs. Donald Brooke Jones

In Honor Of: Rosemary Smith Given By: Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor Occasion: Birthday

In Memory Of: My Sister, Bobbie Sue Begley Stooksbury, Class of 1950 Given By: Ms. Sarah Frances Begley Morris, Class of 1953

In Honor Of: Dinah Taylor Given By: Mrs. Florence B. Young

In Memory Of: Jerry Baker Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Gadomski In Memory Of: Dr. Howard R. Boozer and Frances Kitner Boozer Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Stan C. Broadway In Memory Of: Dr. James Boswell Given By: Mr. Bruce Phillip McCutchen In Memory Of: Mark Boswell Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Wayne J. Carroll

Ms. Carolyn Siler In Memory Of: Donnis Butcher Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome In Memory Of: Juanita Ballou Davis Given By: The Estate of Vela Cole Herrmann In Memory Of: Ltc. Joseph Derwood Early, My Brother Given By: Dr. Jack Early In Memory Of: Betty Young Evans ‘42 Given By: Mrs. Mary Dale Freeman In Memory Of: Ralph Milton Hickey Given By: Mrs. Verna Lee Bruce In Memory Of: The courageous teachers and staff who lost their lives protecting their students at Newtown Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut Given By: Ms. Judith Ann Pennington-Price In Memory Of: Daniel Palmer Given By: Mrs. Elaine Carol Curran In Memory Of: Norma Brock Patrick Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ottmon Abbott

Ms. Hazel Bebermeyer

Dr. Tyrone Bynoe

Ms. Garnet Kindel Chrisman

Estate of Norma Brock Patrick

Ms. Karin G. Kurz

Mrs. Elaine Lipps

Mr. Ralph E. Lynch

Six Chair Club Members

Edna Jane Carter

Linda Carter

Cynthia P. Norton

Julie Lay-Choo Tan Lois Taylor

Dr. & Mrs. James H. Taylor

Dr. Susan J. Weaver

In Memory Of: James H. Taylor, II Given By: Mrs. Alice Bowling

Mr. William Reed Bryant

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colegrove

Mrs. Sharon Lynne Douglas

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mayer Dupier, Jr.

Mrs. Kay Manning

Ms. Sherry E. Roaden

Dr. & Mrs. Eric Wake In Memory Of: Thermon Taylor Given By: Mrs. June Taylor In Memory Of: Earl G. Watson Given By: Mrs. Evelyn E. Watson In Memory Of: Jane McDonald Wilson, Class of 1953 Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Jones, Jr.

Ms. Carolyn Siler In Memory Of: Mrs. Haroldine Worthington Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome

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In Memory Of

In Memory Of: Nate Pilant Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Walter Blaine Early, III

In Honor Of: Dr. Jim Taylor Given By: Ms. Jeannette A. Oehring Occasion: Sincere Thanks In Honor Of: Sue Wake Given By: Mrs. Alice Bowling

Ms. Sherry E. Roaden

Mrs. Beth Wyatt

In Honor & Memory Of In Honor and Memory Of: Edith and Jacob Horn, the parents of Mildred Horn Given By: Mildred V. Horn Foundation *Incorrectly listed in last issue of Cumberland Today as a Memorial Gift.

Dr. Davis is retired and living in Florida.

We apologize for the error.

In Honor Of In Honor Of: Franklin Davis* Given By: Mrs. Betty Breen In Honor Of: Dr. John & Mrs. Mavis Broome Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Matthews In Honor Of: Mary Ann Dodson Given By: Ms. Imogene Ramsey In Honor Of: Mrs. Naomi Harp Given By: Chaplain Major & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Occasion: Christmas In Honor Of: Louis Levin, my father Given By: Mrs. Betty Spivak In Honor Of: Dr. Jerry Lowrie Given By: Petrey Memorial Baptist Church In Honor Of: Barbara Morris Given By: Ms. Imogene Ramsey

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What’s Up? What’s New? What’s Going On?

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Carol Craig, Former Coach, was inducted into the 2012 Corbin Hall of Fame.

1940’s Wade “Scotty” Perkins, ’48, was recently inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at South Georgia College. As a native of Williamsburg, Perkins enjoyed a successful high school career at Williamsburg High School and was a member of the Cumberlands’ team that captured the 1946 and 1947 Southeastern Junior College Conference Championships. He later attended Georgia Southern College and was drafted by both the New York Knicks and the Syracuse Nationals in 1951. He later played on the U.S. Team in the Pan American games in Mexico. Following active duty in the Air Force he served for three years as the Freshman Coach at Georgia Southern. In 1959, he was named as Coach of South Georgia College and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1985. Perkins was recognized five different times as Georgia Junior College Coach of the Year, twice named GJCA Regional Coach of the Year, and he led his teams to six Georgia Junior College State Championships. In 1961, he was inducted into the Georgia Teachers College Hall of Fame and in 1993 he was inducted into the Williamsburg High School Hall of Fame. He was recognized by the Atlanta Tip-Off Club in 1997, for his record 429 wins, and is currently seventh on the list of Georgia’s winningest coaches.

Robert Donahew, ’49, has served as Professor of Communication, post-retirement appointment at University of Kentucky, consultant for behavioral communication research, and Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in research grants from National Institutes of Health. He was named Health Communication Scholar of the Year in 2002 by the National Communication Association and received the Prevention Research Award from the Society for Prevention Research. He and his wife, Phyllis, have three children.

1950’s Leland Crabtree, ’50, and Louise (Taylor) Crabtree, ’50, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 31, 2012. In December 2011, Leland was inducted into the Wayne County Kentucky Hall of Fame for his work in International Engineering. In March 2012, Louise was a feature author and presenter at the Baltimore International Reading Conference, discussing memoir writing and her memoir, “Sit Down and Shut Up, an Educator’s Memoir”.

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1960’s Chuck Sheriff, ’63, recently attended his granddaughter, Colleen Sheriff ’s wedding to Tim Marsden in Missouri.

John Wilson, ’63, was selected for induction into the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.

Alexander Ceruzzi, attended ’64 – ’65, is a professional songwriter from Canton, GA. He has taught vocal and instrumental music in Illinois and Iowa. Presently, he is retired from teaching but owns a transportation company called Royal Flush Shuttle Service which operates out of Waterloo, IA. For more information, you can visit his website: MelodyManMusic.com Robert “Bob” Wormsley, ’64, was recently appointed Chairman of the Tennessee Arts Commission. Appointed to the Commission in 2008, Bob is President/ CEO of the Local Government Insurance Pool. Prior to assuming that position he was Executive Director of the Tennessee County Services Association and had previously served as Executive Director of the University of Tennessee’s County Technical Assistance Service.

Warren Gagner Jr., ’69, relocated to Gainesville, FL and is the owner of University Maintenance Services, LLC.

Dr. Robert “Mike” Duncan, ’71, has been named president and CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity.

Fred Marion, ’71, recently retired as Superintendent of Lee County, VA Public Schools.

John W. Keith, ’73, became the pastor of Abbeville First Baptist Church in December 2011.

Marilyn (Huffman) Creighton, ’74, is now serving as North American Missionary in Richmond, KY as Evangelistic Catalyst and with the Kentucky Baptist Convention in Louisville, KY as Missions Mobilization Consultant for South Central Region.

Henry Dale Hall, ’74, is the CEO of Ducks Unlimited Inc. and has joined the Board of Directors of the America’s Wetland Foundation.

David Thomas, ’75, and his wife, Theresa (Adair) Thomas, ’75, now live in Lakeland, FL, where David serves as a Marriage and Family Therapist. David is Vice President and Director of Education and Training for Alliant Human Services of Florida, Inc., a 501-C-3 not-for-profit mental health corporation.

Katherine (Lee) Tulissi, ’75, and husband, George, live on Lake Champlain in Alburgh, VT. They have two daughters, Adriana and Nicole. Until recently, Katherine worked as a contractor for the Federal Government in Denver, CO in an EPA Library.

Reverend Dean Haun, ’76, receives UC’s Alumni Religious Service Award.

E.T. Stamey, ’69, has served on the City Council in Clinton, TN, as a general contractor, a biology teacher in 21st Century Program and Assistant AD at Clinton High School.

1970’s Lee Bishop, ’70, was inducted into the 5th Region Hall of Fame of the KHSAA on March 7, 2012.

federally funded transportation projects.

He is married, has two daughters and three grandchildren, and plays the drums.

Haun at right.

John “Hong” Brown, attended ’76-’78, is an environmental consultant and writes environmental impact statements for

John “Hong” Brown in center. Pictured with his band. Photo Submitted

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Dr. James Gover, ’59, recently retired from Kettering University and moved to Rio Rancho, NM with his wife, Lois Jean.

His new title is Professor Emeritus and he still teaches 3 online graduate electrical engineering courses for Kettering.

Dr. Gover is active in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Energy Policy Committee, R & D Policy Committee and serves as Technical Program Chairman for a new Vehicular Electronics Conference to be held in Silicon Valley in fall of 2013.

Maj. Gen. Ken Dowd, ’79, recently became Director of Logistics Operations of the Defense Logistics Agency.

1980’s Lawrence Anderson, ’80, retired after 22 years of federal service as a law enforcement officer for the U.S. Department of Interior. He is now working as an instructor/evaluator for Southwestern Community College in Public Safety.

Mary Wright, ’80, is now specializing in Interim Ministry in the Presbyterian Church. She is currently serving at First Presbyterian Church in Lees Summit, MO and has also served in Ponca City, OK and Key West, FL. Before beginning this specialization, she served as a solo pastor in West Palm Beach, FL and an Associate Pastor in St. Augustine, FL. She continues to perform with community orchestras, bands and choruses when the opportunity is present.

David Jones, ’81, retired in May 2011 after 30 years of teaching elementary school for Oldham County Schools. He now resides in New Orleans, LA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dr. John Bunrasi, ’82, received the Doctor of Education degree, with Major in Teacher Leadership, from Walden University in August 2012. He currently teaches 7th grade Pre Algebra and 8th grade Algebra I at Jefferson Middle School, Oceanside, CA. His honors and awards include the Golden Apple Award Nominee for Excellence in Teaching, 1996, Illinois; Jefferson Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2007/2008; and the inclusion in the Fifth Edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teacher, 1998.

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Terry Wagnon, ’83, teaches kindergarten at Dug Gap School. He has two kids, a daughter and a son, and one granddaughter who is 1 year old.

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James Adams, attended ’85-‘87, was inducted into the 2012 Corbin Hall of Fame.

James Yorke, attended ’85-’86, is an Adoption Specialist for Community Partnership for Children in Daytona Beach, FL. Karen (Hinkle) Patton, ’86, was promoted to District Manager at the Corbin, KY office of Transamerica Agency Network on October 1, 2012.

Robert Burnett, ’87, graduated with Doctor of Ministry from the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Cordova, TN in December 2011. He is a Spiritual Care Coordinator for Odyssey Hospice of Columbus, OH. Lester Cox, ’88, was recently promoted to Regional Manager of the KY Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement, Middlesboro Regional Office. This office oversees all mining operations in 7 counties in Southeastern KY. 1990’s Karla (Adams) Daniels, ’90, is a substitute teacher and currently taking online classes in the MAPC program at UC. David Paul Estes, ’90, announces the new EZ Country iPhone application which can be downloaded free on iTunes. It allows Patriot fans to listen to UC football or basketball games broadcasted on EZ Country.

Maria Hagan, ’90, is currently working from home in Jacksonville, FL for NASCO, LLC as a Senior Business Systems Analyst. She has one son, Jacob, 19, who is currently studying Criminal Justice at Florida State College Jacksonville.

Andrew Stallworth, ’91, and Scott Burleigh, ’91, visited in November 2012 at Johnny Bench’s Character and Courage Award Ceremony gathering in Cincinnati. Nine Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were present at Photo Submitted the event.

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Paula (Rowe) Rickett, ’91, was named the new District Assessment Coordinator/Title 1 Director for Whitley County Schools.

Lisa Singleton-Miracle, ’92, is the Administrative Secretary at the Corbin Area Technology Center in Corbin, KY. She has one son, Joshua, and one daughter, Stephanie.

Craig Cain, ’93, was promoted to Vice President for Revenue Cycle at University of Cincinnati Health Care.

Jennifer (Croley) Chumley, ’96 BS, ’07 MAT, is currently in second year of teaching first grade at Williamsburg Independent Schools and working on the MAED at Cumberlands.

Cindy Moore-St. Germain, ’96, was married in 2000 and has 3 children. She lives in Point Place, OH and is a music teacher.

Baron Phillips, attended ’96-’97, and wife, Amanda, have been married since 1999. They have two children, Cade and Raeven. Baron is qualified as a Fire Officer, Sport Manager and recently qualified with a Bachelor of Laws.

Todd Hughes, ’97, was recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct research in Pakistan. His project also has aspects of endangered language documentation, which is co-administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities. He was also awarded a Department of Education fellowship to study Russian language at the University of Florida.

Dr. Gina (Roy) Bowlin, ’98 BS, ’12 Ed. D., earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership with an area of concentration of Social Work from Cumberlands in August 2012. She has been teaching at UC since 2007 and is the Chair of the Human Services Department.

Heather Curry, ’99, is working as a Research Biologist at The Ohio State University.

2000’s Ben Harper, ’00, accepted a new position with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services as a Training Officer.

John R. Smith, ’01 & Dr. Dave Arnold, ’00 competed in an Ironman Triathlon on August 26, 2012.

Dr. Travis Gilbert, Photo Submitted ’01, is now practicing at Women’s Health Associates, PLLC in Corbin, KY. Amy Long, ’01, is currently enrolled in Cumberlands’ Physician’s Assistant program with a scheduled graduation of May 2013.

Christopher Bishop, ’02, and his wife, Brooke, were married on July 6, 2006 and have two children. Christopher teaches biology at Rockcastle County High School and is Head Baseball Coach.

Gordy Prather, ’03, and wife, Lindsay (Holder) Prather, ’02, recently moved back to Kentucky after spending 7 years in student ministry in Florida. He is the Associate Minister at Science Hill Christian Church. Gordy and Lindsay have two children.

Jody Hatmaker, ’04, is Head Golf Pro at Deerfield Resort Golf Course in LaFollette, TN. Anthony Kabara, ’04, won the 3rd Annual Beat the Heat Walk/Run on July 27, 2012 which was presented by Christopher Chiropractic.

Amy Stroud, ’04, became the Digital Media Director for Forcht Broadcasting in June 2012.

Amanda (Rickett) Croley, ’98 BS, ’04 MA, was named the new assistant principal at Whitley County High School where she will supervise the new freshman academy that opened in fall of 2011.

Brian Rosario, ’05 MA, has recently changed careers. After 12 years as a college basketball coach, he is now the Government Affairs Coordinator at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce.

Matthew Norton, ’98, accepted the call to Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR as their Children’s Pastor in February 2012.

B.J. Foley, ’06, was inducted into the 2012 Corbin Hall of Fame.

Robert Wilson III, ’07, is a Sales Support Coordinator for Kentucky Underground Storage. He married Tiffany (Bailey) Wilson, ’05, and they have one son, Jude.

Joe Townsend, ’08 BS, ’12 MA, was named the interim head coach for the Lady Soccer Patriots. Townsend is a native of Halifax, England and recently finished his 2nd year as a Graduate Assistant for the UC Women’s Soccer program.

Ronnie Bowling, ’09, graduated from Chase School of Law in May 2012 with honors.

Eric Dixon, ’09, graduated from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School on May 20, 2012.

Michael Gregory, ’09, was appointed to the 2012 Board of Examiners by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE).

He is a Quality Assurance Manager for ArmorShield USA, LLC.

1970’s Margie (Johnson) Asher, ’75, and husband, Vernon, were married in August 2012.

Molli (Hall) Benge, ’10 MAE, and husband, Dustin, were married on November 2, 2012.

1980’s Michael Petrey, ’89, and his wife, Melody, were married on August 30, 2012.

Kandice (Croley) Powers, ’10, and husband, Jason, were married on September 15, 2012.

1990’s Kristie (Crowder) Spencer, ’95, and husband, Ron, were married in 2007.

Randilyn (Rhodes) Wilson, ’10, and husband, Nathan, were married in June 2012.

Michael Abbott, ’97 BS, ’02 MA, and his wife, Jennifer, were married in October 2012.

2000’s Gretchen (Hill) Arzillo, ’02 BS, ’06 MA, and husband, Richard, were married on July 15, 2012.

Evan Akins, ’06, and wife, Mary, were married on August 18, 2012.

Carmen (Mitchell) Hall, ’06, and husband, Brad, were married on September 22, 2012.

Carrie (Freeman) Smith, ’06, and husband, Thomas, were married in July 2012.

Jared Tackett, ’06, and wife, Mary, were married on August 11, 2012. Jared works for Richardson Associates Architects in Whitesburg, KY.

Sean Mahley, ’11, was drafted this past season in the 2nd round of the Frontier League draft by the Schaumburg Boomers located in Schaumburg, IL. He was also chosen as a Frontier League All-Star.

Jenny (Moneypenny) Jackson, ’08, and husband, Mark, were married on June 16, 2012.

Engagements, Anniversaries, Marriages

Ciera (Powers) Swords, ’08, and Eric Swords, ’11 MBA, were married on June 6, 2012.

1950’s Bob Daniel, ’52, and Betty (Skidmore) Daniel, ’52, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 26, 2012.

Lane Broyles, ’54, and Unis (Brummett) Broyles, ’66, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2012.

1960’s James Sutton Jr., ’65 and his wife, Regenia, were married on December 15, 2010. Jim is a retired high school teacher and Regenia is a retired RN.

Nathanael Roggie, ’08, and wife, Erica, were married in June 2012.

Jacob Todd, ’08, and Erika (Burr) Todd, ’10, were married on July 14, 2012.

Camron Hyde, ’09, and Rachel (Jackson) Hyde, current UC grad student, were married on September 15, 2012. Cam is currently pursuing a masters of divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Rachel is pursuing a masters of school counseling from University of the Cumberlands.

Trevor Laughlin, ’09, and Tommie (Thompson) Laughlin, ’11, were married on July 28, 2012.

Terry Bingham, ’11, and Brooke (White) Bingham, ’11, were married on September 15, 2012. Terry is employed with Fastenal and Brooke is employed with Cumberland River Comprehensive.

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Brent Vernon, ’06 BS, ’08 MA, has been named the women’s golf head coach at Campbellsville University.

He will also assist with the men’s basketball team.

Allan Cutshall, ’11, and wife, Jamie, were married on July 7, 2012.

Clark Embree, ’11, and Michelle (Gerbracht) Embree, ’11, were married on October 13, 2012.

Wesley Faulkner, ’11, and wife, Rianna, were married on June 16, 2012. Wesley is employed as an Emergency Department Physician’s Assistant and the couple resides in Lexington, KY. Katy (Rutherford) Floyd, ’11, and Robert Floyd, ’11, were married on June 15, 2012.

Kevin Lewis, ’11, and wife, Kirby, were married in July 2012.

Bethany (Howell) Myers, ’11 MAT, and husband, Tanner, were married on June 2, 2012.

Lindsey (Embry) Slusher, ’11, and husband, Brian, were married on July 7, 2012.

Nicole (Bryant) Wake, ’11, and husband, Jacob Wake, current UC student, were married on June 16, 2012.

Lacy (Walters) Wilson, ’11, and Terrell Wilson, current UC student, were married on July 14, 2012.

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Casey Barnard, ’12, and wife, Greta, were married in June 2012.

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Rachel (Carroll) Clifford, current UC student, and Ted Clifford, current UC student, were married on July 21, 2012.

Amber (Estep) Adams, ’09, and husband, Bo, announce the birth of their daughter, Polly, on September 10, 2012.

Travis Sulfridge, current UC student, and Ashley (Blackburn) Sulfridge, current UC student, were married on July 28, 2012.

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Hillary (Davis) Storms, ’12, and Jarred Storms, current UC student, were married on June 2, 2012.

Births

1990’s Kelly (Hendricks) Goodin, ’96, announces the birth of her daughter, Madison.

Wendy (Mitchell) Heintz, ’97, announces the birth of her children, Oliver in August 2008 and Owen in November 2009.

2000’s Kelly (Tragesser) Wood, ’02, and husband, Marcus, welcomed their second child, Alexander in May. Photo Submitted

Jeremiah Tudor, ’03, and Carol (Kieffer) Tudor, ’05, announce the birth of their son, Isaac.

Sheri (Duncan) Satterly, ’04, and husband, Jeremiah, announce the birth of their son, Chapman.

Alisha (Hackler) Bruce, ’06, and Greg Bruce, ’09 BA, ’11 MAE, announce the birth of their daughter, Emma.

Brenda (Favorite) Spanjer, ’06, and her husband, Michael, as well as big brother, Benjamin, welcomed Lillian Grace Spanjer into their family on June 20, 2012.

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Justin Hensley, ’07 BS, ’10 MBA, and Lisa (Catron) Hensley, ’09, announce the birth of their son, Kevin on September 2, 2012.

Susie (Norris) Roberts, ’07 BS, ’09 MAT, and Carl Roberts, ’07 BS, ’09 MAT, announce the birth of Mason on April 16, 2012.

Ryan Williams, ’07, and Katie (Murphy) Williams, ’08, announce the birth of their son, Henry.

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Dale Fraley, student in the first Doctorate Cohort, passed away on November 25, 2012 at the age of 73. He was a retired elementary teacher from Whitley County Schools. Survivors include his wife, Judy, three children and seven grandchildren.

Robert Lombardo, former faculty member, passed away on September 29, 2012 at the age of 77. He was a college professor for over 35 years and retired from University of the Cumberlands.

Survivors include his wife, Jean, three stepdaughters, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Abe Shepherd, graduate student, passed away on December 1, 2012 at the age of 41. He was an employee of the Madison County School System and was working to obtain a masters degree in secondary education from Cumberlands. Survivors include his wife, Samantha, father, two daughters, maternal grandmother, one sister, two aunts and several cousins.

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1930’s Irene (Siler) Slack Speck, attended ’35’36, passed away May 3, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.

Mary (Lewis) Denney, ’37, passed away on April 15, 2012 at the age of 94. She taught first grade at Burnside Elementary and also taught school in Louisville, KY. She became an author at the age of 94 after writing a children’s book title “The Molly Tree Chair”.

Survivors include two nieces, two nephews, a nephew’s widow, a grand nephew and cousins.

1940’s Edith (Evans) Bradford, ’42, Williamsburg, KY, passed away on June 22, 2012 at the age of 88. She was a school teacher in Whitley County for over 60 years. Survivors include her daughter, two grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Alfred West, ’42, passed away on July 29, 2012 at the age of 89. He served in the military during WWII and the Korean War. He taught for eleven years, ten of those years at the middle school level and one year at the high school level. After serving as department head of science for many years at Nimitz Middle School, he was promoted to an administrative and consultancy position for the North East Independent School District where he finished his career. A native of Williamsburg, KY, Al was awarded the prestigious honor of Kentucky Colonel twice. Survivors include his daughter, son, sister, nephew, cousins and extended family members.

Betty (Logan) Cardwell, ’43, passed away on March 3, 2012 at the age of 88.

Survivors include her children, grandsons and four great-grandchildren.

Alma (Alder) Early, ’47, passed away on October 23, 2012 at the age of 85. She worked for the State Highway Department, Roper Outdoor Products and served as City Clerk of Williamsburg. Survivors include her daughters, a grandson, a greatgranddaughter, and a sister.

Wade Scott Perkins, ’48, Douglas, GA, passed away on October 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Betty, two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren and one brother.

Gene Strunk, ’48, passed away on May 14, 2012.

Daphene (Croley) Coolidge, ’49, Toledo, OH, passed away on November 9, 2012 at the age of 80. She is survived by two brothers, including alumnus, Gene Croley, ’53, two sisters, including alumna, Joyce (Croley) Siler, ’64, five children, eleven grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren.

1950’s Charles Williams, ’50, passed away May 29, 2012 at the age of 82. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired teacher and

George D. Roberts, ‘50, Bowling Green, KY, passed away on August 8, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Martha and his daughter.

Wilma (Manning) Strunk, ’52, Stearns, KY, passed away on October 16, 2012 at the age of 81. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Norman Strunk, ’56, children, siblings, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Jack Bell, ’53, Smyrna, TN, passed away on May 3, 2012 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Lovitt) Bell, ’53, sons, daughter, grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Jane (McDonald) Wilson, ’53, Harlan, KY, passed away on October 14, 2012 at the age of 78. She was an Instructor of Business at Cumberland College for 1 year and then began teaching for 35 years for the Harlan County Board of Education.

Honorable Judge Eddie Lovelace, ’54, passed away on September 17, 2012 at the age of 78. He served as Albany City Attorney from 1961 until 1965, Clinton County Attorney from 1965 until 1969, Commonwealth Attorney from 1969 until 1992, Circuit Judge for Clinton, Russell and Wayne counties from 1992 until 2002, Circuit Judge for Clinton, Cumberland and Monroe counties from 2002 until his passing. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Davis) Lovelace, ’55, mother, daughter, son, grandchildren, great-granddaughter and step-grandchildren.

Vester Lewis, ’55, passed away on June 29, 2012 at the age of 75. He served 2 years in the United States Army and spent 34 years in the McCreary County School System.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lewis, attended ’76-’81, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a brother.

Carolyn (Weaver) Coon, attended ’56’57, passed away on February 19, 2012 at the age of 74. She is survived by her

daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, granddaughters and brothers.

Robert Bukovitz, ’57, passed away on August 25, 2012 at the age of 75. He was the former co-owner of W.D. Bryant and Sons in Williamsburg, KY for over 35 years.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty, one daughter, two granddaughters, two sisters, one brother, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews.

Peggy (Collins) Hopper, ’58, passed away on September 20, 2012 at the age of 74.

She is survived by her husband, Winston, two daughters and son-in-laws, three grandchildren, a sister-in-law and niece.

Norma Boggs, ’59, passed away on June 27, 2012.

James Weldon, ’59, Corbin, KY, passed away on August 14, 2012 at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include two sisters, one brother, three nieces and five nephews.

1960’s Nancy (Wallace) Bergo, ’60, passed away on March 18, 2012 at the age of 71. She served as chief librarian for the Legislative Research Commission for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Survivors include her husband, daughter and son.

Linda (Miracle) Bray, ’60, Frakes, KY, passed away on April 21, 2012 at the age of 71. She is survived by her husband, Charles, daughter and grandson.

George Croley Davis Sr., ’62, Williamsburg, KY, passed away on September 29, 2012 at the age of 75.

He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.

Betty (Warming) Elmore, ’62, passed away on May 31, 2012. She is survived by nieces and nephews.

Carolyn (Jones) King, ’62, formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away on July 30, 2012 at the age of 68. She is survived by three sons, four grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, two brothers, nieces and nephews.

Mabel (Chandler) Manus, attended ’62, passed away on October 10, 2012 at the

age of 76. She is survived by her husband, George, three sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers, two sisters-inlaw, several nieces and nephews.

Anna Arrietta (Wells) Skeen, ’62, passed away on September 1, 2012 at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Melvin, two sons and their spouses, seven grandchildren and their spouses, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Wanda (Baldwin) White, ’63, Independence, KY, passed away on March 22, 2012 at the age of 75. She served over 33 years as a teacher and upon retirement took a job leading tours with her husband for Travel America. Survivors include her husband, son and grandchildren.

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administrator in the Ohio school system.

He was also a former associate of Moody Funeral Home and later Hancock Funeral Home. Survivors include a sister, nieces and nephews.

Beulah (Hoskins) Lewis, ’64, passed away on May 4, 2012 at the age of 68. She was a teacher for 32 years, 26 of those years at Highland Elementary School. Survivors include her husband, Larry, one son, two daughters, a brother, two sisters and five grandchildren.

Roberta Newman, ’65, passed away on June 14, 2012 at the age of 76. She is survived by her husband, one son, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one sister, many nieces and nephews.

Carolyn (Rhoades) Underwood, ’65, Williamsburg, KY, passed away on October 1, 2012 at the age of 70. She retired from the Whitley County School System where she was a former teacher at Woodbine School and Oak Grove School. Survivors include three sons, two sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

Mildred (Henry) Strunk, ’66, Pine Knot, KY, passed away on October 13, 2012 at the age of 92. She was formerly a teacher of the McCreary County School System. Survivors include her sons, a daughter, siblings, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Earl Rodgers, ’67, passed away on February 9, 2012 at the age of 71. He enjoyed a successful coaching career in several different sports at a variety of different schools in Kentucky, Ohio and Georgia. He was honored as coach of the year while coaching both baseball and

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basketball and led a team to a state football championship. Survivors include his wife, four sons, one sister, one brother, eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

and the Director of Nursing at the Old Corbin Hospital and an office nurse.

Survivors include her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters.

Jerry Warfield, ’69, Milford, OH, passed away on October 23, 2012 at the age of 66. He was a retired science teacher, having taught two years at White Oak of Northeast schools and twenty-eight years for Norwood City Schools. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, children, granddaughter and grandson, brothers, sister, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Gary Caldwell, ‘75, Putney, KY, passed away on December 24, 2012 at the age of 61. He served as the Financial Director of the Letcher County School System.

Survivors include his son, grandsons, a brother, a sister and a niece.

1970’s Hubert “Jugg” Upton, attended ’70’72, passed away on June 14, 2012. He is survived by his wife, sisters, brother, stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

Reverend Richard E. Hill, ’71, passed away on August 16, 2012 at the age of 79.

Reverend Martin Pierce, ’72, passed away on January 20, 2012. Survivors include his wife, stepchildren, grandchildren, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Geneva (Dailey) Rollins, attended ’73, Corbin, KY, passed away on May 22, 2012 at the age of 79. She was an RN

Sharyan (Kidd) McKinney, ’81, passed away on July 21, 2012 at the age of 62.

She was a retired school teacher. She is survived by her husband, Dexter, son, daughters, sisters, brother and sister, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mark Carmack, ’82, passed away on September 3, 2012 at the age of 52. He is survived by his parents, siblings, three nieces and three nephews.

Mary (Lawson) Walter, ’26; Hazel (Hines) Edwards, ’34; Clara (Klein) Arnett, ’39; Dorothy (Whittaker) Roberts, ’39; Herbert Reeves, ’47; Homer E. Jones, ’50; Almira Moody, ’51; Oneeda (Davidson) Neal, ’51; Earl New, ’51; Arthur Bennington, ’52; William Thornton, ’52; James Boggs, ’53; Jack Embry, ’54; Vernon Byrd, ’55; Bobby Perdue, ’55; Helen (Horosburgh) Ryan, ’55; James Butler Sr., attended ’56; Joyce (Fairchild) Dolen, ’56; Joan (Sharp) Prindle, ’56; Edgar Shoupe, ’56; Hugh Barton Steely, ’56; David Z. Anderson, ’57; Shirley (Stewart) Elliott, ’57; John Meadows, ’57; Jeanetta (Cook) McClellan, ’57; Rose (Bray) Slusher, ’57; Jeanette (Gibson) Stanley, ’57; Lois (Bryant) Tavares, ’57; Coye Bailey, ’58; Ada (Wilson) Cooper, ’58; Caleb Hubbard, ’58; Ronald Simpson, ’58; Leslie Baker, ’59; June (Barker) Holt, ’59; 2George Hunt Jr., ’59; Betty (Thomas) Marksberry, ’59; Bertie Mills, ’59; Gary Pennington, ’59; Jack Wyrick, ’59; Wendell Hurst, ’60; Larry Browning, ’63; Paul Coapman, ’63; Alma (Bird) Conken, ’63; George Gibson, ’63; Annette (Mosley) Hoskins, ’63; Rosia (Parris) Delay, ’63; Lucille Mayne, ’63; Robert Reynolds, ’63; Gwendolyn Burton, ’64; Wanda (Jones) Harkins, ’64; Betty (King) Joslin, ’64; Ronald Shelton, ’64; Martha (Evans) Thornton, ’64; Estelle (Gross) Wilson, ’67; Audra (Miracle) McGeorge, ’68; Roy Jones, ’69; Dr. Wayne Whitmer, ’69; Jeanne (Gambrel) Cinnamon, attended late ’60s; Jane Buckner, ’72; Lowell Adams, ’74; Judy (Prewitt) Upchurch, ’74; Michael Brand, ’89; Tewodros Arefaine, ’92

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James Paul, ’86, passed away on September 19, 2012 at the age of 49. He was president and founder of the KenTenn Disaster Relief Team. Survivors include his wife, Regina, mother, three sons, one daughter, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

1980’s Robert Farrell, ’81, passed away on June 4, 2012 at the age of 57. He is survived by his mother, four sisters, twelve nieces and nephews and 11 great nieces and nephews.

We recently learned that the following alumni passed away more than a year ago:

Rosemary (Egger) Branham, ’85, passed away on November 10, 2012 at the age of 74. Survivors include three daughters, one son, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews.

1990’s Kennon Vinson, ’93, passed away on July 1, 2012 at the age of 42. He is survived by his father, Dr. Fleming Vinson, two sisters, three nieces, one aunt, and a host of other relatives and friends.

2000’s Aquilla Hills, ‘08, passed away on December 15, 2012 at the age of 28.

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