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2014 Save The Date Campus Events UNIVERSITY of the CUMBERLANDS
Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students and Friends Welcome Forcht Group of Kentucky Center for Excellence in Leadership Series 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Featuring Dr. Benjamin Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and columnist Beginning February 1, 2014, Free Tickets by calling 606-539-4432 O. Wayne Rollins Center Graduation Day Commencement Exercises & 50th Class Reunion Saturday, May 10, 2014 8:00 a.m. Golden Reunion Breakfast (1964 Class Only); Boswell Campus Center 10:00 a.m. Commencement & Golden March Tradition; O. Wayne Rollins Center Homecoming, Alumni & Student Weekend 125th Anniversary Closing Celebration Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 26, 27 & 28, 2014 Homecoming Football Game 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 University of Pikeville vs University of the Cumberlands James H. Taylor II Stadium
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THE FABRIC OF OUR PATCHWORK QUILT Alumni Family and Friends, The fabric of our University patchwork quilt came into focus as Cumberland family members returned during Homecoming Weekend and the 125th Anniversary kickoff celebration October 4-6, 2013. Record crowds attended the activities. It was special to witness both large and small celebrations. Alumni, faculty, staff, students and families gathered across campus for this milestone event. Thanks to all who participated! For many of us who worked the events, it was impossible to see and visit with everyone who came home. Take a look at the photos inside this edition of Cumberland Today and you will sense the magnitude of our celebration. We appreciate those alumni and families who registered at one of our locations. These records help us gauge the impact of events. For us, knowing who came back allows for better alumni service through open lines of communication. For you, there is no substitute for acknowledging alumni loyalty in a letter or follow up. UC appreciates those who return in the fall or throughout the year. We think of alumni often, but those who stay in regular contact tend to stand out the most. If you attended Homecoming and we missed visiting with you or overlooked saying thanks for coming home, please let us know. Each of you represents the fabric of our patchwork quilt. Hearing from you by phone, in an email, through a letter or during a campus visit helps us to see more clearly the depth and breadth of Cumberlands’ influence across the globe. The value of these communications is immeasurable. Continue to send us your news and updates. We want to know about your career, family and personal projects. Just take a look at the Class Notes section in the pages ahead for the latest alumni news we have received. It is amazing to learn about the productive lives of our alumni around the world. If you did not make it back to campus in October 2013 for the kickoff activities, it is not too late to participate in the 125TH CULMINATING CEREMONIES. Simply come home to campus this fall to celebrate Cumberlands’ milestone anniversary during Homecoming Weekend September 26-28, 2014. Why not join us? Make plans now. You’ll be glad you did. Sincerely,
David Bergman, ‘89 Alumni Director Assistant to the President alumni@ucumberlands.edu
Visit us online: www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni Or email us: alumni@ucumberlands.edu We’d love to hear your comments! ALUMNI WEBPAGE
PS. Cumberlands salutes other organizations recently celebrating 125 Years including Kentucky Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), National Geographic magazine, American Mathematical Society, and Teachers College at Columbia University. Renowned Cumberland alumnus, Dr. Will A. McCall, Class of 1911, studied and earned two bachelor’s degrees, a master’s and a doctorate at Columbia’s Teachers College in New York City. He worked a quarter of a century with legendary educators Dr. E. L. Thorndike and John Dewey. His career as a teacher, researcher and testing instruments deviser resulted in the McCall-Crabbs Standard Test Lessons in Reading.
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alumni board LETTERS Fellow Alumni, Let me start by thanking each of you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your Alumni Board President for this year. This is my third full term as board member but the first as an executive officer. I first served on this board from (2002-05) and felt called to serve again (2009-12) allowing me to meet more alumni than ever before. I have seen many changes and can’t wait to see what the upcoming year will bring. It gives me great pleasure to serve as your Alumni Board President during this 125th year celebration of the University and here’s to 125 more great years!!! Our past Homecoming was one of the best ever. We had more people returning to campus than ever before. Campus was buzzing with excitement. From fall sports all over campus to the sand artist and from a play about the history of Cumberland to the campus carnival, Saturday ended with a fireworks show and a family friendly movie. There is so much more to do on campus at Homecoming these days. Students were all over the place and alumni could be seen visiting together at every corner. This is what I would like to focus on this upcoming year, requesting that all alumni “Come Home to Cumberlands”, after all it is Homecoming. Come back and visit and see for yourself all the wonderful things it has to offer. COME HOME! I would like to encourage everyone to get out there and talk up the dates of Homecoming next year, it is set for September 26-28, 2014. From social media to the mall, from church services to the folks in your neighborhood, please share these dates. Speak up and spread the word about your alma mater, Cumberland College - University of the Cumberlands. This is the best way you can create a buzz and excitement and get people to come home to the place that they will always remember the rest of their lives. If there is anything I can ever do for anyone (alumni, friends, or parents) reading this edition of Cumberland Today, feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email. But above all, always remember this place. It is where we got the chance of a lifetime, to get the education for a lifetime, and meet friends for a lifetime. Come Home to Cumberlands. With appreciation,
Jimmy Huddleston, ‘87 President, Alumni Board of Directors 2013-2014 Dear Fellow Alumni, A few years ago, I was approached about serving on the Alumni Board. At that time, I had never considered this service and it got me thinking about Cumberland and what it had provided for me. I went home and prayed and talked about it with my family and reflected on my time there. So much more than a degree was given to me at Cumberland. On campus, I met and fell in love with my wife of over 20 years. We have three beautiful children. Our oldest is a sophomore at UC. If you ask our other two children, Cumberland is where they are planning to attend. Many memories and friendships were made during my time as a student. I’ll never forget my first visit on campus and the impression it made on my family and myself. The faculty and friendships at Cumberland provided that closeness of having a family away from home. The education I received has helped me to have a successful career, allows me the opportunity to provide for my family as well as travel the world, meeting different people and experiencing different cultures. Because of Cumberland, I was given opportunities that I had never dreamed. So when asked recently if I would serve as President-Elect of the Alumni Board, the decision for me was easy. Perhaps serving on the Alumni Board is not a right fit for you. If not, I would like to encourage you to be involved in some way, no matter how small. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to visit campus and see for yourself the hard work and effort Dr. Taylor and everyone at Cumberland is putting forth for our school. Many changes have been made over the years and many more are underway. I hope to see you soon.
Tony LeMaster, ‘94 President-Elect, Alumni Board of Directors 2013-2014 2
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2013-2014 Alumni Association Board of Directors President Jimmy Huddleston, ‘87 President-Elect Tony LeMaster, ‘94 Past President Allen Robbins, ‘90 Secretary Wheeler Conover, ‘87 Board Member Emeritus Mary Doyle Johnson, ’48 Dick Koeniger, ’67 Term Expiring 2014 Bill Hardin, ‘81 John P. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ‘63 Lee Kendall, ‘82 Keith Pray, 90 Chuck Sheriff, ‘63 Term Expiring 2015 Willie Adkins, ‘03 Amanda Farris, ‘08 Duane Floro, ‘79 Michael Bryant II, ’85-‘90 Term Expiring 2016 Melanie Mackey Bloomer, ‘90 Rebecca Singleton Ford, ‘02 Maureen “Cookie” Henson, ’74 Lanola Haywood Parsons, ’69-‘72 Ex-officio Members Dr. James H. Taylor, ’68, President Ms. Sue Wake, ’70, V.P. for Institutional Advancement Jennifer Wake-Floyd,’97, Director of Multimedia & Athletic Services Paul P. Steely, ’49, Trustee Liaison Office of Alumni Services Dave Bergman, ’89, Alumni Director Stephanie Taylor, ’10, Administrative Assistant Colby Hitchcock, ’13, Graduate Assistant Taylor Farmer, ’15, Work-Study Student alumni@ucumberlands.edu Graphic Designer Cassidy Pinkston
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Two Thousand Thirteen and One-derful
The Patriots football team has its best season in school history - making it all the way to the National Championship game.
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Common Threads Make Cumberlands’ Patchwork Quilt
A closer look at alumni who have been elected to lead.
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“Old Bob”
Alumnus remembers what it was like to teach in a one-room schoolhouse in the late 1950s - riding his trusty horse across a mountain to instruct eager students.
D E P A R T M E N T S 4 Campus News 10 Athletic News 23 Cover Story
Articles and contributions by student & staff members of the 2013-2014 Multimedia & Athletic Services
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Campus News A daily view of activity on The Viaduct.
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Barefoot for Bare Feet
For many children, shoes that fit is a luxury their families can’t afford. So University of the Cumberlands invited local children to campus where volunteers washed their feet - just like Jesus did for his disciples. Each child was given a new pair of shoes and reminded that he or she is loved and special. The “Barefoot for Bare Feet” event was the culmination of hard work and generous donations from UC and the surrounding community. It all started in the fall of 2011, when the Samaritan’s Feet organization asked the Patriots women’s basketball team if they’d like to be a part of its efforts to raise money and awareness for children in need of shoes. Head coach Melissa Irvin and two assistant coaches went barefoot for a game as a reminder that, for some children, going barefoot isn’t a choice. In December 2012, Samaritan’s Feet invited UC to a Barefoot for Bare Feet event in Campton with the University of Kentucky. There, the organization washed the feet of needy children and put new pairs of shoes on their feet. UC volunteers were moved and knew Williamsburg children needed the same love and attention. Samaritan’s Feet told UC if they could raise $3,000, it would hold a similar event on UC’s campus. UC and the Williamsburg community went above and beyond for their local children - raising over $4,500. As promised, Samaritan’s
Feet planned a Barefoot for Bare Feet event for August 27, 2013. Teachers at Pleasant View and Boston elementaries put together a list of 200 children they felt were most in need of a new pair of shoes. UC brought them to the O. Wayne Rollins Center where volunteers from several athletic teams, academic departments, and offices got down on their knees to wash the children’s feet and tie on new shoes. The children were made to feel special and cared for and in the process, the volunteers were humbled as they performed the same act of service that Jesus did 2,000 years ago.
Upsilon-Upsilon Wins 36th Best Chapter Award
The UpsilonUpsilon chapter of Phi Alpha Theta has for the thirtysixth 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. UC’s chapter was awarded $250 for its achievement and received the Nels A. Cleven Award, which is given only to schools that have been named best chapter more than five times. UC’s organization has won the best chapter for 36 of the last 37 years. The Upsilon-Upsilon chapter was
established at UC in 1974 and as one of the most active organizations on campus, sponsors a popular lecture series, fundraisers, social events, and publishes the scholarly journal, The Upsilonian. For back issues, visit www. ucumberlands.edu/academics/ history/upsilonian.php.
Dual Credit Program Expands
UC has maintained a successful dual credit program for nearly two decades and continues to make positive changes in order to meet students’ educational and financial needs. “UC’s dual credit program is a wonderful opportunity for high school students,” said Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Larry Cockrum. “If the high schools decide to participate with us, students are offered two to three courses per semester at a reduced rate. This will help out students and their parents immensely, and students can get a jump start on their college credit hours as well.” All students who participate in UC’s dual credit program must be accepted to the University through admissions. For Kentucky students, any junior or senior may apply whereas some states, such as Florida, allow students to enroll as sophomores. Local high schools such as Corbin, Whitley County, and Williamsburg have been taking advantage of UC’s educational offerings for many years as well as schools in Northern Kentucky, CUMBERLAND Today
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campus NEWS Florida, and other parts of the United States. Recently, Corbin High School began providing their students with a third way to receive college credit. Traditionally the students have been able to come to UC’s campus for classes or participate in an online course. Now Corbin students may be taught college courses in their high school classrooms by a high school teacher certified by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). For a student to be eligible to receive credit from Cumberlands, the high school teacher must use UC’s course syllabi, course material, and text. This fall, 246 high school students enrolled in UC’s dual credit program. Dr. Cockrum has plans to expand the program and have more schools get on board. For information on the dual credit program, contact the Office of Admissions at 606-539-4241.
MBA program named a 2014 Best Online Graduate Business Program The MBA program is starting off the New Year on top as it was recently named to the U.S. News and World Report’s list of the 2014 Best Online Graduate Business Programs. This is the first time the program has been eligible for this honor, because it has only been online since 2010. Being a new program makes this achievement even more impressive. Dr. Vonda Moore, UC’s MBA Program Director and Professor of Business Administration, received the exciting news in January. “The Hutton School of Business MBA allows students to bridge the gap between academics and the realities of the business profession,” explained Moore. “It is designed to educate leaders who make a difference in the world and, through our online courses, the MBA Program accommodates today’s working professional.” U.S. News and World Report created the 2014 Best Online 6
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Graduate Business Programs list by compiling a list of business schools offering masters degree programs online and collecting data from those schools. The information they received from each respondent was then scored and weighted in the rankings. They made their decisions based on student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training and student services and technology. The University of the Cumberlands is constantly in search of ways to enhance the academic standards and achievements of its students and this public ranking is one way that proves it is succeeding on a national level. UC is proud of the overwhelming growth and success of its MBA Program and is eager to see what is in store for the future of the program, its students, and faculty. For more information on all the graduate programs available at UC, please visit http://gradweb.ucumberlands.edu.
One of America’s Best Universities
UC was named one of “America’s Best Universities” by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Edition of Best Colleges. Even more so, UC earned regional distinction and the title as one of the “Best Regional Universities of the South.” In its 2014 rankings, U.S. News listed UC in the Regional Universities category. The institutions designated as regional universities provide a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s programs; the difference is that they offer few, if any, doctoral programs. The magazine examined 621 higher education institutions in the regional category and ranked Cumberlands in the top tier in the South. Statistics were published to help reflect each university’s placement on the list. Rankings were based on facets like: peer assessment scores, average freshmen retention rate, class size, student to faculty ratio, SAT and ACT percentiles, acceptance rate, and average alumni giving rate. Results for this year’s publication were based on statistics from the 2012 academic year. The U.S. News ranking system
rests on two pillars. The formula uses quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality. First, schools are categorized by mission, derived from the breakdown of types of higher education institutions developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Next, each college is compared on up to 16 indicators of academic excellence. Each factor is assigned a weight that reflects how much a measure matters. Finally, the colleges and universities in each category are ranked against their peers, based on their composite weighted score.
RN-to-BSN Bachelor Degree Now Offered Online
Cumberlands is pleased to offer those holding an associate degree in nursing with RN certification a flexible, online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. This RNto-BSN program can enhance your nursing skills and open the door to more career opportunities in two years or less. The RN-to-BSN program is designed especially to serve registered nurses who desire to broaden their expertise and career opportunities in nursing. It prepares graduates to serve as mature professional members of the health care community in a variety of venues and situations. The program strengthens evidence-based nursing practice through coursework and practice experiences focused on critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership and management development. UC reviews and accepts applications year-round and operates on bi-semesters; two in fall, two in spring and two in summer. Qualified applicants can begin classes at the beginning of any bi-semester. Fulltime degree candidates take two or three classes per bi-term. A full-time student transferring into the program with an AS-RN degree may be able to complete the program within 12 months (three semesters). Students pursuing the degree less aggressively can still easily complete the degree within 18-24 months. To learn more
campus NEWS about the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, call 800-343-1609 ext. 4390 or email gradadm@ucumberlands.edu.
Alumni Giving Back
Georgia is a 41 year old single mom of two children. Aaron is 11 years old and full of energy. Dalton is 19 years old and has spinal bifida; he is confined to wheelchair and requires a large amount of care. Georgia has a van to transport Dalton and his wheelchair. She and the children live in a trailer where the front door provides the only access for Dalton’s wheelchair. Prior to the construction of a new porch by Mountain Outreach, Georgia had to push the wheelchair through the yard to the van. The old porch and decking beneath the doorway were severely rotted. A new porch was built with treated lumber making it level with the back door. The ramp now extends to the driveway, allowing Georgia to easily transport Dalton to the van. Georgia expressed appreciation to those who contributed. Through alumni donations and the work of MO, a difference was made in the lives of this family. For more information on MO and the other outreach ministries at UC, visit http://www.ucumberlands.edu/ ministries.
Ramp completed in December 2013.
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campus NEWS FACULTY HAPPENINGS... Dr. Eddie Perkins has been appointed Vice President of Medical Services. Dr. Perkins completed his undergraduate work at UC in only three years receiving a B.S. in Biology in 1985. He continued his education at the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Perkins was graduated from medical school in 1992 and began working as a gynecologist. As a physician, Dr. Perkins considers his biggest inspirations to be the people he serves, the community in which he lives, and the teachers, preachers, and mentors who have carefully guided him through his life. Dr. James P. Moss, grandson of one of Cumberlands’ founders, Dr. E.S. Moss, has returned to Williamsburg to assist with the Physician Assistant Program. He attended Williamsburg Public Schools from 1948-1960, Cumberland College from June to September in 1961, and then the University of Kentucky. Dr. Moss continued his education at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine where he received his M.D. in 1966. The clinical experience of Dr. Moss includes the invention of the Moss T-tube which became a standard for biliary tract surgery in many universities and hospitals. Lesley (Roberts) Tipton has recently been named the Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program. Tipton was graduated from UC in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. In 2012, she attained a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. After graduation and passing the board exams, Tipton was named the Director of Clinical Education and Associate Director of the PA Program. She has been serving at the campus health clinic as a Physician Assistant with Dr. Eddie Perkins and is also an assistant professor in Pathophysiology in the PA program. Dr. Michael B. Colegrove, Vice President for Student Services, is beginning his third year as a member of Senator Paul’s Military Academy Selection Board. Recently, Dr. Colegrove served as a featured speaker during the National School Safety Conference held in Las Vegas, NV. The conference was sponsored by the School Safety Advocacy Council. The SSAC is the recognized leader in school safety based services and training. The 2013 National Conference brought together more than 500 school safety professionals from 46 states and many countries. Dr. Barry Vann was recently included in an edition of Contemporary Authors, a reference series that provides information on approximately 112,000 writers in a wide range of media, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, and screenwriting. CA is published by Gale, a leading provider in meeting the world’s information and education needs. 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 and Professor of Higher Education and Geography. Jeremiah Massengale, assistant professor and faculty advisor to The Patriot, has recently published a popular article in USA TODAY College. “Six Ways Mr. Feeny Taught You How to Succeed in College” gives valid advice through the voice of television’s best teacher, George Feeny. The popularity of the article can only attribute to the interesting topic. Massengale, who grew up watching “Boy Meets World,” applied the valuable life lessons Mr. Feeny taught through the course of the sitcom into his article. He received a lot of attention for it, including a Twitter message from one of the stars of the show, actress Danielle Fishel. Justin DeCecca, associate professor, was recently appointed to a vetting committee with the United States Department of Transportation. He was appointed to work with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Department for the Drug Interdiction Assistance Program out of Washington D.C. DeCecca has worked for Kentucky Vehicle Enforcements Special Operations Drug Interdiction team as a K9 officer with his dog Deke. DeCecca believes his experience on the job for over 15 years has helped Cumberlands’ Criminal Justice program succeed. Dr. Travis Freeman, adjunct instructor of religion, has caught the attention of movie producers. At age 12, Freeman was diagnosed with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. He had emergency surgery to remove the infection behind his eye which left him completely blind. He continued to play football throughout the rest of middle school and at Corbin High. Years later, Freeman received a phone call from Toni Hoover, the mother of a former Redhounds teammate, who wanted to create a movie about his life. 23 Blast was shown at Corbin’s Tri-County Cineplex on September 19 and the Knoxville Film Festival on September 22, 2013. 8
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campus NEWS Bain and Company, a management consultant firm, recently released its 2013 list of Financially Sustainable Universities. UC fared well on the list, earning a rating of financially sustainable and showing no sign of slowing down or falling short. UC has officially been dubbed a 2014 Military Friendly School®. The list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to welcome America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. UC has been included by Forbes in a recent article entitled, “Is Your College Going Broke? The Most and Least Fit Schools in America.” Forbes considered the balance sheets and the operational strength of 900 four-year private, nonprofit schools. UC is one of the 381 schools included on the A and B list.
The 17th annual report of America’s Best Christian Colleges® by the Institutional Research & Evaluation Inc. has included UC as one of America’s Best Christian Colleges.
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Athletic News Running back D’Angelo Jordan takes a hand off from quarterback Adam Craig.
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TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND ONE-DERFUL Band of Patriots Go Marching Into National Championship
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he 13-1 UC football team had many firsts in 2013. Notably, this Patriots campaign became the first Cumberlands football team to receive a national #1 ranking, win thirteen games in a season, advance beyond the second round of the NAIA FCS Playoff Series, and play in a National Championship Game. The Patriots entered with true freshman quarterback, Adam Craig, and several preseason All-American upperclassmen. A preseason #8 ranking set the tone for team goals and expectations. At the other end of the spectrum, a #2 ranking in the final poll behind Champions Grand View, Iowa tells the outcome of a hardfought season. Both rankings marked new school highs. The Patriots led the nation in total rushing yards and rushing yards per game with 4,978 on the ground total while averaging 355.6 per contest. Cumberlands topped all teams in Total Offensive Scoring with 616 points, an average of 44.0 points per game, ranking 5th among NAIA teams. The defense was stout, ranking
15th in the nation in rushing defense (128.6 ypg) and 16th in scoring defense (20.7 ppg). To fully appreciate the Patriots gridiron feats, consider that the team faced five Top 25 teams in ten regular season games with an additional foe having received votes. All four playoff opponents were among the Top 16 and the final two matchups came against teams ranked #3 and #2 respectively. Five Mid-South Conference teams were ranked among the preseason Top 25 and five MSC teams made the Final NAIA Poll. Only UC and Grand View faced nine ranked teams this season, adding further distinction to this band of Patriots. Never before was the statement, “If you want to be the best, you’ve got to play the best”, so true. THE REGULAR SEASON RETOLD UNION: In the first game of the year, UC hosted local arch rival Union College on the banks of the Briar Creek. This annual matchup between
two teams nestled in the Kentucky coalfields is named the “Battle for The Brass Lantern”, whereby the victor claims the traveling trophy adorned with a coal miner’s lantern for one year. The Patriots started slow out of the gate but an early season trend developed where UC would find the accelerator pedal in the game, and wear out opponents with defensive stops and a barrage of quick points. Tied at the half, the Patriots made adjustments in the locker room leading to a second half shutout and upending the Bulldogs 52-21. The first of many season, team, and individual records were broken when Terrance Cobb became the school’s leading rusher, eclipsing the mark set by Scott Hamilton, Class of 1991, twenty-two years ago. Although Hamilton was not on hand for the game, he sent congratulatory remarks to Cobb in a pre-game radio interview followed by a post-game phone call to the new rushing leader and his coach. CUMBERLAND U.: The next opponent at James H. Taylor, II CUMBERLAND Today
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athletic NEWS Stadium was Cumberland University of Lebanon, Tennessee. Once again the Patriots started slow then exploded in the second half for a 41-10 victory raising the record at 2-0. This was a great day for the special teams, where they produced two touchdowns, one created by a blocked punt and another from a kickoff return. BELHAVEN: On this first of two night games, Cumberlands hit the road for the longest round-trip of the season to face Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. The game started like the first two as the Patriots waited to play, and yet again, scored points primarily in the second half to claim the win. This victory propelled the Patriots to the #3 NAIA ranking. UPIKE: The second and final twilight game of the season was another football first for the Patriots as they traveled to Pikeville to play a rare Thursday game. This game was unlike the first three, as Cumberlands clicked on all cylinders to rattle off a landslide 59-3 win. Afterwards the Patriots ascended another spot in the polls to the #2 ranking behind only Morningside, Iowa. LINDSEY WILSON: Excitement about Homecoming Weekend and 125th Anniversary Celebration had been building along with news of the
undefeated Patriots. Alumni were out in full force along with fans from near and far to pack the stadium. In what became the toughest matchup to date, the Patriots welcomed the #14 undefeated Blue Raiders of Lindsey Wilson College to town. The momentum continued from UPike as UC launched out to a 31-0 lead early in the second quarter. Unlike previous games where the Patriots exploded in the second half, this time a slowdown occurred. However, the defensive “Sharks” who willed to “bend but don’t break” started their run of big play stops the last half of the season. The second half went back and forth, the “Sharks” made stops when they needed to while special teams and offense scored to squeeze out a 52-45 win. GEORGETOWN: The stage was set, next up on home field UC would host perennial MSC nemesis Georgetown. UC’s fourth quarter loss in 2012 to the Tigers gave the Patriots more reason to settle the score. A win by the Patriots over GC had not been notched since 2008. This would be a showdown of two MSC powers, as both teams would not back down matching the other score for score. UC “Sharks” defense came up big with six sacks while forcing three
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Aug. 31 Union College W-52-21 Sept. 7 # 25 Cumberland Univ. W-41-10 Sept. 14 # 21 Belhaven W-41-17 Sept. 26 (RV) Pikeville W-59-3 Oct. 5 #14 Lindsey Wilson W-52-45 Oct. 19 # 11 Georgetown W-38-35 Oct. 26 #19 Reinhardt W-28-24 Nov. 2 Campbellsville W-70-17 Nov. 9 Kentucky Christian W-38-0 Nov. 16 Bluefield College W-56-14
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fumbles and a special teams blocked punt to keep the perfect season alive. Fans rushed the field to celebrate this rare and hard earned victory with the team. REINHARDT: The Patriots traveled to Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia, a first year program having a great season. The Eagles defense was tough for the Patriots to figure out. Trailing for the first time at the half, UC looked to make adjustments and step on the gas. Heading into the 4th quarter trailing 24-10, the Patriots found their stride making play after play as necessary following the “Sharks” defensive stops, the offense methodically drove down the field and scored. Special teams made key plays returning a punt to the Reinhardt 5 yard line and the offense finished it off with a touchdown tilting the score 28-24 in favor of the Patriots. The “Sharks” needed one last stop and came up big again, advancing the record to 7-0. CAMPBELLSVILLE: UC next headed to Campbellsville, Kentucky standing atop the MSC looking to ride the Reinhardt 4th quarter momentum over the Tigers. The Patriots did not lose form this day winning 7017 against what was thought to be a stingy CU defense. Now at 8-0 with two to go on the regular season, UC turned attentions back to home field and the next opponent. KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN: On Senior Day, UC welcomed the Knights of Kentucky Christian University. The senior sendoff was a special day in front of the home fans as the Patriots won over KCU 380. This shutout was only the second in the Coach Bland era with both occurring on Senior Day. This Patriots win and a loss by Morningside created the historic jump to the #1 national ranking and a record of 9-0. BLUEFIELD: The regular season finale took the Patriots on the road at Bluefield, Virginia to square off against new MSC foe, the Bluefield College Rams. The UC objective was clear and no small task to come out on top and complete the first perfect regular season since 1988. The 56-14 outcome settled the goal of an
athletic NEWS outright MSC Championship and a job well done. The undefeated and #1 Patriots had earned home field advantage in the playoffs. The #HOMETILROME was born. THE PLAYOFF RUN ST. AMBROSE: In first round playoff action, UC welcomed the #16 Fighting Bees of St. Ambrose, Iowa. This game became a quarterback showcase as freshman Adam Craig claimed seven touchdowns on the day, five rushing and two in the air. The defensive “Sharks” were led by another outstanding Weston Hazelhurst performance, as he and Craig were named players of the game. Still undefeated at 11-0, the Patriots claimed another school record with most wins without a loss. ST. FRANCIS: In the first ever quarterfinal home matchup, UC hosted the St. Francis Cougars of Indiana, a team the Patriots succumbed to in the 2008 playoffs. St. Francis Coach Kevin Donely holds the distinction of winningest coach in NAIA history at 272-122-1 over 35 seasons. D’Angelo Jordan came out like a highlight reel racking up 270 yards on 25 carries. Defensively, Weston Hazelhurst rallied the “Sharks” compiling 16 tackles and 0.5 sacks. As a unit, the defense was tremendous with two goal line stands and two interceptions. UC reached another milestone, advancing after the 28-14 win to the semifinals with a record of 12-0. The UC campus and Williamsburg were abuzz with excitement and anticipation never having been in this post season position. CARROLL: Facing NAIA powerhouse Carroll College Fighting
Saints, proved to be an epic battle. This was not David versus Goliath but Carroll is the winningest program in NAIA football and has earned all six of their National Championships since 2002. In fact, UC has been in the playoffs six of the last eight years. These teams were well matched as both offensive and defensive lines wrestled for position and rank. For the first time, the Patriots were shutout in the first quarter as both teams exchanged possessions without finding the end zone. Carroll scored first with a quick UC answer right back. Going into halftime, UC held a small advantage at 13-10, and as the Patriots have done, came out swinging in the second half. One UC mistake gave Carroll a boost, but the momentum continued to go back and forth. UC tied the contest at 27-27, and looked to make a game winning drive. With a quick three and out however, Carroll got the ball back at the 43 yard line and looked to score. The “Sharks” would not let that happen as defensive end, Carson Newman, had two huge sacks on the last two plays of regulation to send it into overtime. Carroll won the toss and elected to play defense giving UC the ball first. The Patriots took advantage and scored quickly with a pass from Adam Craig to Iquan Deed. Carroll attempted to send it into double overtime with a touchdown but a holding penalty negated the score and a dropped pass on the next play made it 4th and goal from the 21. History once again prevailed for UC and the “Sharks” came with another big stop by way of a sack from senior Weston Hazelhurst.
58th Annual Russell Athletic- NAIA National Championship in Rome, Georgia, pitted the #1 UC Patriots against the #2 Vikings of Grand View, Iowa. Both teams came in undefeated and looking to take home their first National Championship. The opening kickoff by UC’s Albert Huntley gave rise to the Patriot Nation as he raced down the sideline before being tackled at the Grand View 47. Great offensive field position met a stingy Grand View defense, forcing a quick three and out. The Vikings first offensive possession moved downfield effectively and scored fast. UC looked to answer but an illegal motion penalty halted a score and a Patriot field goal made it 7-3. Grand View scored on their next two drives making the score 21-3. UC came up empty early into the 2nd quarter but as the quarter continued it was all UC as they scored two touchdowns, one for 45 yards by D’Angelo Jordan another one yard run by Adam Craig. UC held the Vikings scoreless including a four play goal line stand making the score 21-17 at half. In the 3rd quarter, a defensive battle played out as it seemed neither offense could cross the goal, including a goal line stand from Grand View. UC got a spark from Albert Huntley, blocking his 4th punt of the year. Unfortunately, UC could not benefit as Grand View forced a three and out situation. Midway in the 4th, Grand View capitalized by recovering a UC muffed punt and scored quickly making the score 28-17. UC looked to score but a failed 2-point conversion left the score
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Former UC Football Coach Tom Dowling (1983-1995) and members of his Indian teams
Alumni Services hosted a tailgate party in memory of the late Gary Tillman, ‘81, of Rome, GA, a Track & Field All-American at Cumberland. Pictured: Gary Tillman Memorial Tailgate: Earl and Carolyn, parents; Denise, wife; Bonnie Grace, daughter; Tamara, sister
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So inspirational was the 2013 football season that alumnus Mack Gibson, Class of 1964, accepted UC’s offer to ride the PATRIOT FAN BUS to Rome, Georgia. A rhythmic poem for the ages ensued while capturing many details of highs and lows of National Championship Day. The day came and went, We gave it our all, As the rains from the sky were sent, So was the winning football, We arrived in that Georgia town, Looking wary at the sky, Got out and wandered around, Before I gave my seat a try, The clouds parted for a spell, The sun blessed the field, Then after the opening ball, Grand View’s lead began to build, Each time they grabbed the ball, Down the field they went, We cheered and screamed our throats raw, But our defense was badly bent, The first quarter was here and gone, Before we recovered our poise, Then our team came on strong, And our fans made some more noise, We stood we sat to stand again, Our prayers were silently offered, All our hope faded in the end, As our dreams were buried, Still admiration burned strong, As our team struggled on, For there’s one thing you can say, It’s not every common day, That we have a chance to go to watch a team so inspired, Thousands follow to show loyalty is not to be hired, Freely given we stand in support of a team of historical standing, It’s not often we get to count a National Championship ending, So stand proud you Patriots, What a season you had, It’s what determination and hard work gets, For your season be glad, Next year is another run, For now bask in your sun, Number two isn’t number one, But we sure did have fun.
By Mack Gibson, ‘64
athletic NEWS Big Year for UC Track and Cross Country
Junior Danielle Hoop (Owenton, KY) and Senior Darcy Mascotti (Bellbrook, OH) were announced as the NAIA Collegiate Student-Athletes of the Year Award winners. This is one of the highest honors that an individual athlete can receive while competing in the NAIA. The NAIA Champions of Character program provides training for student-athletes and professional development for coaches and staff. The values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership are put into play and accounted for at all NAIA schools. The pair along with head coach Floyd Stroud were invited to attend the NAIA’s Inaugural Champions of Character Foundation Awards Luncheon on November 6, 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. It was their shameless act of integrity on November 3, 2012 that marked what being a Patriot is all about. At the Mid-South Conference Cross Country Championships in Rio Grande, OH, Mascotti and Hoop were in 2nd and 3rd place respectively trailing Lindsey Wilson’s Sharon Ronoh in the race with just over 500 meters remaining. In the final stretch, they noticed that Ronoh, who was over 15 seconds ahead of the pair, was nowhere to be found. As Mascotti crossed the finish line in 1st place with Hoop in 2nd place, they immediately went to the race officials and coaches stating that they could not accept the 1st and 2nd place finishes. They knew that Ronoh, who was clearly ahead of them, somehow was taken off path in the race. Although Ronoh did cross the finish line in 3rd place, Mascotti and Hoop, who have ran competitively against Ronoh many times, went to her and exclaimed that they would find out what happened. After going
to the officials and coaches, the conference decided to award the win to Ronoh, who unfortunately was taken off course due to a course rope not being moved in time. At the 9th Annual Ky-USATF and KTCCCA Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on January 4, 2014, Coach Stroud was inducted into the KTCCCA Hall of Fame and recognized as Men’s College Cross Country Coach of the Year. Danielle Hoop was named Women’s College Cross Country Athlete of the Year, Women’s College Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and KyAssociation of USATF Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
Thirumalaichelvam Places 3rd in Tennis
On October 10, 2013, the USTAITA Small College Tennis Championships began at the Three Oaks Tennis Center in Fort Myers, FL. This group is comprised of the eight regional champions (and/or at-large selections) from NCAA Divisions II and III, NAIA and Junior/Community Colleges. Neesha Thirumalaichelvam (Selangor, Malaysia) earned 3rd place in the championships. In total, Neesha defeated 7 players in the regional and the national tournament, losing only to the ITA National Champion.
“Wrap It Up in Orange”: 2013 Williamsburg Yellow Jackets Football Team Records Best Season Ever
The City of Williamsburg was abuzz with excitement as two local teams, University of the Cumberlands (UC) and Williamsburg High School (WHS), made historic championship runs. For years it seemed as if both teams had opportunities to advance in the post season but neither could advance past the quarterfinals. The 2013 season would be different.
Coach Jerry Herron, ’96 BSE & ’03 MS, and WHS Jackets started off with a few bumps in the road while going 2-2 after week 4. Thereafter, the Yellow Jackets reeled off a nine game winning streak including five shutouts. A District Championship over Pineville, a first ever Regional Championship over Hazard and a semi-final win over Raceland paved the road to a berth in the Kentucky KHSAA 1A State Championship Game. The storybook season ended in a loss to a tough Mayfield team in their fifth championship game in a row (State Titles in 2010 & 2012). But the Jackets came home with their first ever runner-up trophy and a season of memories for the record books. Congratulations WHS Yellow Jackets on a stellar football season!
New Sport to be added in Spring 2015
In the spring of 2015, the Patriots will be offering its newest sport, lacrosse. Lacrosse will become University of the Cumberlands’ 25th and 26th sport offered, as both a men’s and women’s program will be added. The athletic department is still exploring different leagues and associations across the nation, wanting to become a member of a league with schools similar to Cumberland in stature as well as competitive level. With schools in surrounding states already sponsoring lacrosse, several other schools in the Mid-South Conference are making plans to add lacrosse as well. For a team to compete collegiately there must be at least 11 members on the field, Cumberlands is hoping to recruit around 20 for each team the first year. New student-athletes are preferred, but UC welcomes current students to try out for the teams as well. For more information about the upcoming UC lacrosse teams as well CUMBERLAND Today
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New Coaches
Donnie Stephens was hired as UC’s new women’s wrestling coach in April 2013. After his time wrestling at Cal State University Bakersfield, he became the head coach of both the men and women’s wrestling teams at his alma mater West Covina High School where he stayed for 19 years. During his time there, Stephens accumulated 11 league championships, 5 CIF (regionals) championships, and 3 California State Women’s Championships. Stephens left his position at West Covina to move back to Colorado, where he owned a gym that specialized in mixed martial arts. He also currently is a coach with the USA Wrestling Women’s Cadet Pan Am team. 16
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Kevin Reigle was hired as UC’s first head coach for the men’s and women’s bowling teams in January 2013. While at University of Pikeville, Reigle was a member of the men’s bowling team as well as the men’s soccer team. During his college career, he was a member of the first men’s team to qualify for the United States Bowling Congress National Tournament in 2004. Since his graduation, Reigle had been volunteering as a coach with the University of Pikeville, where the women’s team won 2 National Championships. Kathryn Hart was hired as UC’s new volleyball coach in June 2013. She began her college volleyball career at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. Hart was team captain, a Gulf Coast Athletic Conference All-Conference selection, and was also selected All-Region. She took to the coaching ranks where she was an Assistant Coach for Springfield College in Springfield, MA. While she was at Springfield Hart helped guide the Pride to very successful seasons including a conference championship and a berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Hart earned her first head coaching job at Eastern Nazarene College while also taking on the job of Senior Women’s Administrator. The thrill of being able to offer scholarships and being closer to the south was a huge factor in deciding to join the UC Patriot family. UC is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Rhymer, ’07, as the school’s fifth Head Football Coach. “It is an
honor, a privilege, and a humbling opportunity that I have been preparing for since I was a player,” said Coach Rhymer. “I had a great experience at UC as both a player and a coach and the opportunity to give back to the University that has done so much for me is an amazing occasion. My sincere thanks go out to Dr. and Mrs. Taylor, Coach Vernon, and Dr. Cockrum for their confidence in me. I’m looking forward to working with the UC faculty and staff and our community and am excited about connecting with our football alumni.” Rhymer was graduated from the University of the Cumberlands in 2007 with a degree in Public Health. He played football for the Patriots from 2003-2007 as a linebacker on a highly respected defensive unit. After graduation, Matt continued his education as he earned the opportunity to be a Graduate Assistant Coach for the Patriots and complete his Master’s Degree in education. Rhymer’s ability to pay attention to detail, grasp defensive concepts, and connect with his players has given him the opportunity to become a great coach. After five seasons of assisting in guiding one of the better defenses in the nation at UC, along with coaching a handful of All-Americans and AllConference players on his defensive line, he took to the high school ranks as an offensive line and defensive back coach for Oneida High School in Oneida, TN. Moving up in the ranks, Rhymer became the Head Coach at South Laurel High School in London, KY. At South Laurel, Rhymer promoted a renewed vision for the overall football program within the school and the community and increased the team roster from 35 members in the previous season to a total of 61 players this past year. Rhymer, a native of Harlan, Kentucky, is married to the former Jessica Lowrie, ’10, and the couple is expecting their first child in March.
LOOKING BACK AT HISTORY The Alumni Office receives calls and emails from those athletic-minded historians regarding Cumberland varsity games versus The Big Blue in basketball and The Big Orange in football. The following photos and schedules provide a look back on history. University of Tennessee Football Schedule versus Williamsburg Institute (Cumberland College, KY) Date Opponent Result Oct. 22, 1896 Williamsburg Institute 10-6 W Oct. 23, 1897 Williamsburg Institute 6-0 W 1898 (NO TEAM) SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Both football games were played in Knoxville. *Source: University of Tennessee Football website
1921 Football team Cumberland College (formerly The Williamsburg Institute, now University of the Cumberlands) versus University of Kentucky (formerly State College) Basketball Games Date Opponent Score *March 1, 1917 University of Kentucky 20-37 L *February 28, 1918 University of Kentucky 22-42 L **February 7, 1919 University of Kentucky 21-22 L *1920 University of Kentucky 30-21 W *January 15, 1921 University of Kentucky 21-37 L The first four basketball games were played in Williamsburg and the fifth one was played in Lexington. Compiled by David Bergman, Alumni Director, University of the Cumberlands
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*Source: University of Kentucky Digital Yearbook Archive **Source: Cumberland College Monthly, February 1919. All games in Williamsburg, Kentucky located in the old Gatliff Gymnasium on Main Street opposite The Viaduct. Gatliff Gym was said to be the nicest and largest in any area of the state at the time. The gym was later converted into the Cumberland College library and then it became the Music Building. The current Gatliff Gym was erected in 1928.
The late alumnus Hubert Frank White, ‘22, was captain of both football and basketball teams. He is pictured on the far right in the top row of the football photo and third from the left in the basketball photo. CUMBERLAND Today
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Michael W. Cooper 1975-1978 Track and Field
Mike Cooper was born in Greenfield, Indiana, the son of Wayne and Joan Cooper. He attended Rushville High School through his junior year and transferred to Connersville High School his senior year when the family purchased a farm. Cooper graduated in 1975 as a decorated athlete. He still hold the records for the high jump at both schools. With talents in basketball and track, “Coop” was heavily recruited in each sport. Leaning towards his love for the outdoors, he chose to attend Cumberland and participate in indoor and outdoor track and field. He is reported to have been the first ever top ten national high school track athlete recruited by Cumberland. Under Coach Alvin Sharpe, Cooper made his presence known in the high jump circles around the nation almost immediately. Legend has it that Cooper often asked Coach Sharpe to 18
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stand under the high jump bar in order to estimate heights during practice. As a freshman, Cooper broke the Cumberland record with a leap of 7 feet in his second outing. He won the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) Title and the District 32 with a jump of 6’11 1/2 and subsequently became an All American selection. Cooper continued his high jump career, literally with leaps and bounds. He went on to become the winner of District 32 for a second straight year and qualified again for the National Championship competition. With a jump of 7 feet, he broke through a three-way tie and became the NAIA National High Jump Champion in 1977. He was also the first National Champion in the history of Cumberland and the school’s high jump record holder for over twenty years for indoor and outdoor track. As a three-time NAIA Track All-American, Cooper won first place setting records in many major college track meets, placing second or third in most all other meets. Totaling five All-KIAC Conference Titles, five NAIA AllAmerican Honors, numerous selections to All-Area teams and a National Championship, he is proud to add this UC Athletic Hall of Fame honor to his list of accomplishments. Cooper currently resides in Connersville, Indiana with his wife of 35 years, the former Debbie Balyo, who also attended Cumberland. Family members include daughter and son-in-law Seth and Jenny DeArmond, grandson, Cooper, daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Alex Chomel, granddaughters, Zoey and Allie Jo. Cooper is employed at Pilkington North America and operates a 540 acre farm and cattle operation.
athletic NEWS Rodney Dunham Class of 1968
Recruited by Coach Walt Mathes, Dunham played four years of varsity baseball under Mathes and one year of junior varsity basketball at Cumberland. His overall pitching record at Cumberland was 22-4. As a Junior, Dunham went undeafeated on the mound at 6-0 helping the team advance to the District finals for the first time in the school history. He graduated from Cumberland in 1968 and went on to earn a Master of Arts degree from Ball State University in 1973. He taught mathematics in Richmond for 37 years, retiring in 2005. Dunham has coached baseball, basketball, football, softball, golf and track. From 1973-75, he was an assistant basketball coach at Earlham College. He also served on the Ohio ACME Baseball Congress, Inc. Board of Directors and as District Commissioner from 1980 to 1989. He coached National Trail High School ACME baseball teams to eight years of Conference Championships, seven years of District Champions, and six years of ACME Ohio State Finals. His team won the Ohio State Championship in 1984 and he was named Coach of the Year. In 2010, Dunham was hired to coach the National Trail High School Girls Golf Team. With only one returning player, his granddaughter, the team earned National Trail’s best record and a trip to the District for the first time in school history. They were also the first girls’ golf team to go undefeated, win conference and sections, and make a trip to the Ohio State Finals. Dunham was named Conference Coach of the Year two of his three years as head coach. In recognition of his accomplishments, Dunham was inducted into the Ohio ACME Baseball Congress Hall of Fame in 2007. He was also inducted into the Preble County Hall of Fame twice, once as a team member of the 1963 Ohio State Finalists and once for his high school athletic and coaching accomplishments. As an alumnus of Cumberland, Dunham has proudly sent many students to campus for enrollment, not just athletes. He has had at least six players from National Trail High School play baseball at Cumberland and many others from schools he has been affiliated. Of his alma mater, Dunham says, “Through all these years, from 1964 to this day I have loved Cumberland College, University of the Cumberlands, and have always been proud of the way it has grown. What’s in a name? It has been the people, the alumni that keep it going.”
Dunham now resides in a golfing community near Sebring, Florida with his wife Jane Anne. They have three sons, one daughter, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Their youngest son, Rodney, also played baseball at Cumberland, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Math Education. Rodney now teaches and coaches in Jellico, Tennessee. Lip Hin Loo Class of 1996 Tennis
Lip Hin Loo is the eldest son of Loo Cheng Leng and Ng Boot Yan of Klang, Malaysia. He has two younger sisters, Chooi Poon and Chooi Li. While attending Cambridge “A” Levels, a preparatory school operated by Prime College Malaysia, he was recruited by Coach Chin Tan, head tennis coach at Cumberland in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Loo accepted an academic and tennis scholarship from Cumberland, excelling as an academic athlete as no tennis player at the school had done before. Lip Hin Loo held the top seed position in singles and doubles for Cumberlands’ team each of his four years of eligibility. He won three NAIA District Singles Championships (1993, 1995, and 1996), four NAIA Doubles Championships (1993-1996), four KIAC Singles and Doubles Championships (1993-1996). As the top point earner on the team, Loo helped Cumberland earn trips to the NAIA National Championship Tournament four years in a row. He was named KIAC and NAIA Player of the Year four times. As a senior in 1995-96, he was named an All-American Scholar Athlete, was inducted in Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges, and tried out for a spot on the UC Golf Team under Coach Bill Sergent and made it. Loo seemingly made the most of every endeavor. In 1996, Loo graduated with academic honors, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Computer Information System. Following graduation, Loo returned home to Malaysia working in various fields including merchant bank auditing, international shipping and also was Director General Manager for Fujifilm’s chemical subsidiary, DS Chemport of Malaysia. He is currently the Director of Formula Chemicals Co. Ltd, a partnership shared with another UC graduate and tennis teammate, John Lee. Loo resides in Klang, Malaysia with his wife, Tan Soh Cheen, and their five year old daughter, Kayly. CUMBERLAND Today
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athletic NEWS Whitney Qualls, Ph.D. Class of 2003 Swimming
Whitney Qualls is the daughter of Jerry and Sara Jo Qualls. In 1999, she graduated from McMinn Central High School in Englewood, Tennessee as class salutatorian. Qualls began swimming competitively at the age of three and never stopped. Recruited on an athletic scholarship at University of the Cumberlands, she competed on the varsity swim team during a record-setting four year collegiate career, serving as Captain in 2001-2002. She earned the NAIA National qualifier in all individual events each year and was named an NAIA National Swimming All-American in six events (200, 400, 500, 1500, and 1650 freestyle and 400 IM). Qualls took two top three individual finishes at the NAIA championships in 2001 and one top three individual finish in 2003. Upon graduation in 2003, she held team records in two individual events and four team relays. She remains second all-time at Cumberlands in the 200 freestyle, sixth in the 500 freestyle, seventh in the 1650 freestyle and fifth in the 400 IM. In 2003, Qualls earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at Cumberlands. She furthered her education receiving a Masters of Arts in Medical Entomology at Auburn University, Alabama, and a Doctorate in Medical Entomology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Currently, Dr. Qualls is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She has a research program focusing on linking operational control of medically important vectors to promote and protect global public health. Her work primarly focuses on controlling mosquito vectors that transmit malaria and dengue virus in the Caribbean and South America. Dan Ratliff 1978-1982 Class of 1998 Baseball
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college. Following graduation from Garfield Senior High in 1977, he enrolled in a Master Plumber Apprentice program and began to join the workforce. His father, who worked at General Motors, brought two applications home for Dan and an older brother. His brother was hired and Ratliff continued his apprentice route. Ratliff’s best friend, Berry Sherrow, received a baseball scholarship at Cumberland College. Sherrow shared Ratliff’s talents with Assistant Baseball Coach Terry Stigall while encouraging him to bring Ratliff down for a try out during Christmas break. It only took fifteen minutes of throwing in the gym to convince Stigall to tell Sherrow to “bring him back.” Dan Ratliff came back to enroll at Cumberland on a baseball scholarship under Coach Walter Mathes from 1978-1982. His time on the mound as an Indian hurler still ranks among the all-time best. This pitcher set a school record with 10 straight wins in 1982. Currently, Ratliff stands atop the season wins list with 12 in 1982. He is 5th all-time in career wins with 24, 3rd all-time in season ERA at 1.53 (1982), 2nd all-time in career ERA at 1.94, 2nd all-time in single season strikeouts with 118 (1981), and 3rd all-time in career strikeouts with 196. Ratliff amassed all of this and more before being drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1983. He intended to return to Cumberland and help then head baseball Coach Stigall following his senior year. Instead Montreal Expos scout Terry Boyle signed him to a contract after watching him play in the Cincinnati Buckeye League. Ratliff was instrumental in getting Geoff Davis, another Cumberland alumnus, signed with the Expos. Davis came to stay with him while he was playing in the Carolina League in Gastonia, North Carolina. Davis tried out for the team and eventually signed with the Expos. Ratliff went on to play three years for the Expos and two years with the Milwaukee Brewers. His baseball career was cut short when he suffered a broken arm while throwing a fast ball during a game in New York. Never giving up on his goal, Ratliff returned to campus nearly twenty years after arriving, this time to complete his education and was graduated from University of the Cumberlands in 1998. Ratliff lives in Hamilton, Ohio and works as a Senior Underwriter for Cincinnati Financial Corp, a Fortune 1000 company. Staying connected to his love of sports, he attends many professional, college and high school games while also refereeing high school basketball and summer baseball. Ratliff is the father of two children, son, Danny, and daughter, Maggie.
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hile viewing a single thread close up it seems somewhat thin and inconsequential. However, as the skillful artisan endeavors the task of making a patchwork quilt, threads begin to bind the patches side by side creating the formation of a patterned picture. Quilting is a time honored tradition here in the Appalachian Mountains. Common threads are all important to the consistency of quilt imagery. There is an age old saying, “Sometimes you cannot see the forest for the trees”. This principle applies to a patchwork quilt viewed at close range. Step back several feet from the cloth facing and the eye reveals what the quilter conceals through a stitch in time. So it is with University of the Cumberlands’ patchwork of alumni numbering over 30,000 individuals around the world. We are tied to one common educational experience. Our student experiences bind all of us uniquely to UC. Individually, our work may seem insignificant but collectively a much broader and clearer quality of work begins to emerge. We are UC! The patchwork quilt illustration appears more relevant than ever in this year of our 125th Anniversary Celebration. 2013 marked the release of two new books by Dr. Eric Wake and Dr. Alice Brown chronicling UC’s history. Record alumni crowds gathered during Athletic Hall of Fame, Commencement, Homecoming, theater arts, musical performances, and athletic competitions more than in several previous years. A host of new events were planned to accommodate the alumni, students and their families. Enrollment reached a new pinnacle approaching 5,000 as undergraduate, graduate, and online programs continue to expand. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree was added to serve registered nurses who desire to broaden their expertise and career opportunities. The 2013 calendar year saw two student athletes, Charlotte Parent, 200 IM, swimming, and Albert Huntley, 100 meter sprint, track, earn NAIA National Championship honors. Both the Female and Male MidSouth Conference Scholar Athletes of the Year, McKinzie Price, golf, and Cedric Muteshi, soccer, graduated from UC in May. Neesha Thirumalaichelvam (Selangor, Malaysia) earned 3rd place in the USTA-ITA Small College Tennis 24
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Championships. Darcy Mascotti and Danielle Hoop were named the NAIA Champions of Character StudentAthletes of the Year while attending the banquet in Kansas City, Missouri. The Basketball Patriots briefly held the #1 National Ranking in January and the Football Patriots went 13-1 holding the #1 National Ranking for three weeks in November & December. Football also took us on an incredible journey to the National Championship Game in Rome, Georgia in front of an estimated 3,900 to 4,400 fans. This may go down as the greatest year in UC HISTORY! Leading up to this historic year, the foundation was well laid by founders, supporters, professors, alumni, and other well qualified people of character. Now we offer a closer look at some of the publically elected patches bound to our UC Family quilt over the past 125 years as listed in chronological order. Congressman & General Green Clay Smith, was the inspirational founder of Williamsburg Institute who called together the first meeting and discussion toward establishment of a Baptist school to be located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The Honorable Governor Edwin Porch Morrow, Class of 1899, was one of Pulaski County’s most esteemed citizens and the third Republican to be elected and seated as governor of Kentucky. Commissioner Edward Moss Gatliff, Class of 1907, was the fourth of five children born to Dr. Ancil A. Gatliff and Florida Moss Gatliff. He was named vice-president of High Splint Coal Company, appointed as U.S. Assistant District Attorney from 1917-21, appointed as State Highway Commissioner from 1932-36, and State Central Committee member for the Democratic Party 1916-1924.
cover STORY The Honorable Congressman Eugene E. Siler, Sr., Class of 1920, the son of prominent Williamsburg attorney and Cumberland trustee, Adam Troy Siler. He was a Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge serving 1945-1949 and was elected United States Congressman representing the Fifth District in Kentucky from 1955-1965. According to Congressman Carroll Hubbard, addressing the graduating class of Cumberland College in May, 1984, it was Eugene Siler, Sr., who led this nation’s Congress to place the words, “One Nation Under God,” in our pledge to the flag of the United States. The Honorable Mayor Hubert Frank White, Class of 1923, had a legal career lasting fifty-five years which began in Harlan before moving to Middlesboro and serving as the city attorney for a total of 30 years. The Honorable Governor Bert T. Combs, Class of 1931, attained the rank of captain and served in the South Pacific on General Douglas MacArthur’s staff during WWII. He became Chief of the War Crimes Department’s Investigating Section in the Philippine Islands, and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Medal of Merit. He was governor of Kentucky, 1959-1963, having received the greatest plurality ever given a candidate for that office up to that time. Combs is commonly credited with the construction of I-75 through Kentucky, the founding of the community and technical college system, bringing educational television to our state and perhaps his most important achievement, the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA). KERA came about as a result of Combs’ representation of 66 poor school districts challenging the state’s method of financing public education. The state’s Supreme Court ruled the state’s system unconstitutional, and the General Assembly revamped the education system in three areas: finance, governance and curriculum. KERA’s objective is to provide equal educational opportunities for all Kentucky children no matter the wealth of the district in which they reside. The Honorable Chief Justice Pleas Jones, Class of 1934, served the people of the Kentucky Mountains in many capacities. He was elected Circuit Court Clerk, County Judge Executive of Whitley County, Commonwealth Attorney Circuit Judge of the 34th District, appointed to the Appellate Bench, at the time Kentucky’s highest court and appointed Supreme Court Justice from the Third Appellate District.
Representative Charles William Craig, Class of 1939, was elected and served as a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in the 1950’s.
Representative, Treasurer & Secretary Frances (Jones) Mills, Class of 1940, was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives for the Knox County District in 1961, Kentucky State Treasurer, Kentucky Secretary of State, and as Clerk for the Kentucky Court of Appeals. The Honorable Mayor Marcella (Faulkner) Mountjoy, Class of 1943, was elected Mayor of Williamsburg, Kentucky serving with distinction from 1990 to 1993. She is a former educator having served as piano instructor at Cumberland College and a science teacher at Williamsburg High School. Representative & Colonel Charles Siler, Class of 1950, was graduated from Officers Candidate School and earned a commission in the Infantry, later serving as a rifle company commander in Korea. He progressed to the rank of lieutenant colonel and served as a deputy brigade commander in Vietnam. His decorations include two awards of the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star for Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Master Paratrooper Wings. Siler was elected to serve the Kentucky House of Representatives 82nd District from 1984 to 1990. He returned to the General Assembly in 1995 representing Whitley and Laurel County until retiring Dec. 31, 2010. Harry “Gippy” Graham, Class of 1951, was a teacher and coach at both the secondary and college levels and served as Associate Superintendent in the Office of Adult and Community Education of the Kentucky Department of Education, and Administrative Assistant to the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Highways. He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives for the Franklin County district and served as Mayor of Frankfort, KY. The Honorable Judge Ronald Blaine Stewart, Class of 1953, pursued post graduate legal training at The Judge Advocate General’s School located at the University of Virginia and The National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. He earned the rank of Colonel in United States Army and upon retirement in 1985 Stewart had achieved a longer period CUMBERLAND Today
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The Honorable Mayor Paul Estes, Class of 1956, joined the Air Force serving his country during the Korean Conflict. He had a 15-year career at United Air Lines. In 1977, Estes was appointed Mayor of Williamsburg and was later twice elected from 1978 to 1985. He also served as interim mayor for one year in 2004. He served the City of Williamsburg for over 21 years. The Honorable Judge Jerry D. Winchester, Class of 1963, began his career as a math teacher at McCreary County High School, a position he held for one year before enrolling in law school. Winchester served as a special agent for the FBI before practicing law in Corbin, Kentucky. He served as the Commonwealth Attorney for twelve years. He was appointed Circuit Court Judge and remained in that position until his retirement. He holds the distinction of being the longest sitting judge in Whitley County. The Honorable Mayor Michael W. Bryant, Sr., Class of 1969, began his term as mayor of Mount Vernon in January 2011. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in religion with a minor in psychology at Cumberland College, he went on to earn a Master of Theology degree in 1980 and a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1982, both from the International Seminary. During the past 45 years, Bryant has served as a pastor, evangelist, chaplain and certified counselor, and he has spent time on the mission field in the US, Mexico and Guatemala. A sworn deputy sheriff and chaplain with four different sheriffs, he has spoken at more than 120 churches in eight states, Israel, Mexico, and Guatemala. Additionally, he worked for the Kentucky Cabinet for Families & Children, from which he retired in 2000 as Family Services Office supervisor.
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Sheriff James Fred Yaden, Class of 1969, has spent his life in the profession of law enforcement. He served as a probation and parole officer for over 30 years before retiring to do some investigative work. Following retirement, Yaden entered the campaign for Laurel County Sheriff in 2005 and was elected by the voters. He retired from this position in 2010. Chairman Robert “Mike” Duncan, Class of 1971, participated in the Young Republicans Club in both high school and college. He has served as a delegate to six national conventions, as a member of four standing convention committees, and on the campaigns of five Presidents: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. A thirty year strategist and veteran of Republican politics, Duncan was elected as the 63rd Chairman of the Republican National Committee in January 2007. Representative Roger C. Noe, Ph.D., Class of 1971, is 15 year veteran of the Kentucky House of Representatives, serving for seven years as Chair of the Education Committee. The Harlan Democrat represented Kentucky’s 88th House District. Currently, Noe is a professor of psychology at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College where he has been employed for some 40 years. Noe stepped down as the institution’s Provost/Dean of Academic Affairs in 2005 to return to teaching. One of Noe’s legislative projects, the Parent and Child Education Program, was recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of the nation’s ten best “Innovations in State and Local Government”. Senator Tom Jensen, Class of 1972, attended law school after graduation. While at Cumberland Jensen was involved with the College’s Young Republicans. After opening his law practice, he has served as chairman of the Laurel County Republican Party, chairman of the 5th Congressional District Republican Party, and chairman of the State of Kentucky Republican Party. He has also held a number of political positions, including nearly every leadership position in the State Republican party. In 1985, Jensen was elected as state representative and served two years. After losing his reelection bid, he served as legal counsel to the House of Representatives. When the session was over, Jensen again ran for the House of Representatives and was elected where he served until 1996. He was elected to represent the 21st Senatorial District in November of 2004.
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Judge Executive George “Buzz” Carloftis, Class of 1973, was elected Rockcastle County Judge Executive in 1993 and continues his leadership over twenty years later. He is the first Rockcastle Judge since 1850 to hold this office more than two Representative Rick Nelson, Class of 1976, served as teacher and coach in the Bell County School System. In 2000, Nelson was elected Kentucky State Representative for District 87, which includes Bell County and part of Harlan County.
Madam Chair Nelda Barton-Collings, Class of 1978, earned an RN Degree from Cumberland College. Her continuing education includes Long-term Care and Health Care Executive training. She has been President and Chair of a number of health agencies, nursing homes, and banks, ViceChairman for Republican National Committee, Republican National Committeewoman for Kentucky, National Republican Institute for International Affairs, Speaker for Republican National Convention, Co-Chair of Kentucky Reagan-Bush Campaign, and Bush Campaign National Advisory Council. Senator Albert Robinson, Class of 1980, began his career in the Kentucky Assembly as a state representative where he served from 1972 until 1984, and again from 1987 to 1988. He was first elected to serve in the State Senate from 1994 to 2004, then again from 2013 to present. Robinson represents the 21st District comprised of Estill, Jackson, Laurel, Menifee, and Powell counties. Representative Tim Couch, attended 1979-1981, was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2003. Couch continues his service as a Representative for District 90 which covers the counties of Clay, Leslie and part of Harlan. From 2000-2002, he served as Chair of the Leslie County Republican Party. Sheriff Colan Harrell, Class of 1981, was part of the Kentucky State Police from 1969 to 2009 and worked as a Kentucky State Police Detective for 35 years. In his first campaign in 2010, Harrell defeated the incumbent and was elected Sheriff of Whitley County, an office he has held since January 2011.
The Honorable Mayor Roger E. “Roddy” Harrison, Class of 1983, has served his town and community in a variety of leadership positions. For more than 10 years, Harrison was the Williamsburg City Pool Manager. He retired in 2011 after teaching middle school science for 27 years in the Williamsburg City School System. Harrison served on the Williamsburg City Council from 1993 to 2004, when he became the Mayor of the City of Williamsburg. The Honorable Judge Jeffrey T. Burdette, Class of 1986, is the Chief Regional Judge of the 23 counties of the Kentucky Cumberland Region and since 2003 has served as the Chief Circuit Judge of the 28th Judicial Circuit consisting of Lincoln, Rockcastle and Pulaski counties. Burdette previously was elected County Attorney for Rockcastle County, Kentucky, where he served over a decade. Along with the late Judge Robert Gillum, Burdette initiated Adult Drug Courts in Kentucky’s 28th Circuit in 2004 and he continues to preside over Lincoln, Pulaski and Rockcastle Drug Courts. He has served as a Special Justice to the Kentucky Supreme Court. Representative Dewayne E. Bunch, Class of 1992, was a twenty-three year member of the Kentucky National Guard, teaching math and science in the Whitley County School System. In 2010, Bunch was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives, serving House District 82 that includes Whitley County and a portion of Laurel. Bunch was less than two years into his term when he was critically injured with the resulting health conditions forcing his resignation as State Representative prior to his passing in July 2012 at the age of 50. Representative Regina (Petrey) Bunch, Class of 1995, taught seventh grade special education in the Whitley County Middle School for several years. Following the untimely injury sustained by her late husband, Dewayne Bunch, she filled the remaining portion of her husband’s two-year term and then ran for and was elected to the office in a special election. **It is important to note that there are several other alumni who have been elected to public office but at the time of this writing, these above mentioned alumni had a photograph and biographical information on file with University of the Cumberlands or assisted us with this information prior to the completion of the cover story. Do you have a story? If so, share it with us! alumni@ucumberlands.edu CUMBERLAND Today
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homecoming 2013 Creech-Boswell Luncheon
50th Reunion Class of 1963: Peggy (Taylor) Meeks, Bob Cathcart, Jim Bridges, Sandra (Lindon) Jackson, Chuck Sheriff, Sam Watts, John Hollingsworth, Barbara (Tye) Brown, Ralph Souleyret, Wanda (Moses) Jeffries, Tony Sawyer, Lavonne (Starker) Wilson, Art Wilson.
New Creech-Boswell Inductees: Mary (Meadors) Bowlin, AA ‘56, BA ‘78, Orland Hoskins, ‘56
125th Theatrical Presentation: “Shining Our Light”
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homecoming 2013 Homecoming Carnival
Authors Row Book Signing
Homecoming King & Queen
Keontre Walker, ‘14 and Jung Won Jo, ‘14
Fireworks Display
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Dr. Ray Lipps, ‘70, received a special recognition by having the Alumni Hall of Honor named for him.
Lanola (Haywood) Parsons, ‘69-’72, Dr. Wheeler Conover, ‘87, and Melanie (Mackey) Bloomer, ‘90 being sworn in to the Alumni Board of Directors.
Tony LeMaster, ‘94, is sworn in as Alumni Board President-Elect and Jimmy Huddleston, ‘87, as Alumni Board President.
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Frances (Begley) Morris, ‘53 and the late Sue (Begley) Stooksbury, ‘50 Alumnae of the Year
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Lloyd Abdoo, ‘80 Alumnus of the Year
Brandon Hensley, ‘10 Young Alumnus of the Year
Donnie Bruce Patrick, ‘92 Religious Service Award
Andy Croley Honorary Alumnus
Jerry Croley, ‘78 Service Award
Patricia (Skeen) Lipps Honorary Alumna
homecoming 2013 Honored Classes
1963: Peggy (Taylor) Meeks, Dorcas (Walker) Catron
1968: Sharon Parrot, Carl Hoskins, Carolyn (Murray) Falin
2003: Josh Kroetsch and Willie Adkins
1988: Annette (Locke) Black
2013: Jaimie (Bengie) Dyer and Justin Dyer
Entertainment for the night was provided by Cumberlands’ alumni, including Paul Pace, ‘90, Dick Tunney, ‘79, and Karin (Erlandsson) Pelfrey, ‘89.
SGA Honored Professors
Chemistry Professor Dr. Julie (Lee) Tan, ‘87
Biology Professor Dr. Andrew Hockert
Alumni Director David Bergman, ‘87, presented Amy (Phillips) Ellis, ‘05, with the retired #5 UC baseball jersey of her late husand, Jason Ellis, ‘03. Ellis was inducted into the UC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 and posthumously received the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award. CUMBERLAND Today
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Gifts & Giving During Homecoming 2013, UC collected 227 cans of food, 300 books, 43 pairs of shoes, and 36 toys.
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Fifth from the left, Robert Duke, ‘85 (Dr. John Duke’s son) with members of the track teams coached by Dr. Duke, L. C. Madron, ‘64, Harry Siler, ’60, Henry Damewood, ’65, David Aker, ’64 John Faulkner, ’63, Gordon Bocock, ’67, Alvin Sharpe, ’65. All served as pallbearers at Dr. Duke’s funeral.
The Legacy of Dr. Duke Dr. John P. Duke Jr. earned his bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana College, his master’s degree from Louisiana State University, and his doctorate from the University of Mississippi. He was first appointed to the Cumberland College faculty in 1959, and subsequently served in many leadership roles including Dean of Men, Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of College Personnel, Dean of Student Services, Director of the Graduate Program, and Chairman of the Department of Education. In his 36 years with Cumberland College, Dr. Duke made extraordinary contributions beyond his classroom duties. Before his retirement from Cumberland in 1995, he was named by the Board of Trustees as “Dean Emeritus of Student Personnel Services”. He introduced track and cross country, tumbling and trampoline and gymnastics to the college’s athletic program. Dr. Duke continued to serve as head track and cross country coach until his retirement from coaching in 1965. In the early 1960’s, the national sports magazine Coach and Athlete
recognized Cumberland as one of the “most feared track teams” in the Southeast. The reason was simple, under Duke, Cumberland won often. During his tenure as track and cross country coach Cumberland won over 320 times. His 1962 cross country team competed in the National Jr. AAU meet in Detroit, Michigan and placed fifth out of forty teams. In 1963, his Cross Country team defeated every school in the state of Kentucky including the University of Kentucky. His cross country team defeated the University of Tennessee three consecutive years (1962, 63, 64). After his retirement from coaching, he remained active in athletics as a long time member of the Cumberland Athletic Committee and coordinator of game taping basketball games. For 22 years, Dr. Duke lent his voice as field announcer for the Williamsburg football games. He also pioneered the establishment of TV-3 and served as yearbook sponsor for more than 22 years. He was a member of the Association of Teacher Educators, the American Middle School Association, the Southern Association of Teacher Education and served on the executive board of the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a Kentucky Colonel. Dr. Duke passed away on August 30, 2013, at the age of 84. He is
survived by his wife, Henrietta Stengel Duke, ‘64; two sons, Robert F. Duke, ’85, and wife, Lea, and Grant Duke; two daughters, Melinda Blevins and husband, William, and Donna DuBay; three grandchildren, Taylor Duke, Lydia Howard and husband, Charles, and David Carmack III; two greatgrandchildren, Matthew Howard and Rachel Howard; one sister; Shirley Gain and husband, Walter; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing. Contact The University of the Cumberlands to contribute to the Dr. John P. Duke Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations should be directed to the President’s Office at 606-539-4201 or presoff@ucumberlands.edu.
Christopher Chiropractic Makes Donation to Mountain Outreach On August 15, 2013, Christopher Chiropractic presented Mountain Outreach with a check from the 4th annual “Beat the Heat” onemile walk/run event. Matthew and Elizabeth (Rice) Christopher, ‘06, along with Whitley County Health Department’s Health Educator, Kathy Lay, coordinators of the special event, graciously donated $1,000.00 from the run’s proceeds to Mountain Outreach, received by Director Marc Hensley. CUMBERLAND Today
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upgrades that were being made at UC and we definitely want to help out,” explained Adkins, a sales engineer for Hinkle Contracting and member of the UC Alumni Board. “Hinkle likes to help universities all around when possible, especially University of the Cumberlands.”
Couple Leaves Generous Bequest and Lasting Legacy
Hinkle Contracting Company gave a generous donation to UC on December 18, 2013. Two representatives from the company, Willie Adkins, ’03, and David Stephens, presented a check for $5,000 to Dr. Taylor. The company donated the money to assist in meeting the $3 million challenge from the Rollins Foundation for the construction of housing for graduate students, faculty and staff. The gift will be will doubled after receipt of the Rollins Foundation gift for the new townhouses. This is the largest gift Hinkle Contracting has given since beginning their tradition of donating back in 1979. Hinkle Contracting Company is based in Paris, Kentucky. The company has many divisions across the region, one being as close as Jellico, Tennessee. Since its beginning in 1942, the company has been a material producer and a construction based business. “We had heard about all of the
Cumberlands recently received a generous bequest from Homer Virgil and Annette Page Thompson of Winter Haven, FL. The Thompsons were an endearing and benevolent couple who were married nearly 70 years and spent their retirement years enjoying life together. Mr. Thompson, a Florida native, had an extensive military career which included the National Guard and ROTC. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Field of Artillery and worked for the Federal Communications Center for 30 years. He served in the military from 1940-1946, including service during World War II and again in the Korean War. Mrs. Thompson was an active member of Beyer Memorial United Methodist Church and Lake Region Yacht and County Club, along with her husband. She was involved with the Ponce De Leon Chapter of the DAR and, together with her husband, was an avid amateur radio operator. The couple, until their passing,
operated the family’s citrus grove properties. This quiet gentleman and lovely lady were an amazing couple. They maintained a strong work ethic and a heart for volunteerism. Numerous charitable organizations benefited from the Thompsons’ generosity and love of their community.
Generous Donation Made by the Forchts
On August 20, 2013, Terry and Marion Forcht presented Dr. Taylor with a generous donation to assist with upcoming expenses on campus. Terry Forcht, the Forcht Group of Kentucky’s CEO and founder, and wife Marion, who was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Center for the Arts by Governor Steve Beshear, met Dr. Taylor in front of the Terry and Marion Forcht Medical Wing for an informal ceremony. The check received by the University was in the amount of $100,000.00. Mr. Forcht told Dr. Taylor that he and his wife wanted to help with the construction of the new entrance 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 began celebrating 125 years in education. In May 2011, then Alumni Board President, Rich Prewitt, and the Alumni Board of Directors sent a letter issuing a challenge to all alumni. The goal of this 125th Milestone Celebration Campaign is $125,000.If you would like to honor a professor or classmate with your gift of support, just complete the form below. All campaign contributions will be used to support important current programs and projects. Your alumni support is a necessary means to keeping University of the Cumberlands vibrant and viable to future generations of students seeking a quality liberal arts education on our scenic campus. If you have not sent your gift or pledge of support, please do so today. And if you have already sent a gift or pledge, thank you for turning dreams into realities!
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125th Milestone Celebration Campaign Support Form ____ Yes, I want to help toward the 125th Campaign with my first gift of $25 over 5 years. ____ Yes, I want to help toward the 125th Campaign with my enclosed gift of $125. ____ Yes, I want to help toward the 125th Campaign with my enclosed gift of $________.00. ____ No, I cannot help toward the 125th Campaign, but I can ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________ Email__________________________________________ Year of Graduation from CC/UC___________________________ Spouse Graduation Year__________________ In Honor of:________________________________________________________________________________ Paying Tribute to:____________________________________________________________________________ In Memory of:______________________________________________________________________________
UNIVERSITY of the CUMBERLANDS Offers Estate Planning Ministry Estate planning is a very important task, yet one that is easy to put off to a later time. If you do not have an estate plan in place that will ensure provision for your family while protecting your estate from unnecessary taxation; or if your estate plan is out of date, we urge you to take action to remedy this situation. For Christians, there is an added dimension to estate planning – recognizing that God is the owner of our estate places us in a responsible position as a steward. It is important that we use our estate assets to their fullest potential during our lifetimes for us personally, for our family, business and for His glory. As a steward, we must also arrange for the most efficient and effective transfer of our assets at death to individuals or ministries who will continue to use them to reflect Biblical values. While almost all of the reasons for procrastinating are understandable, none will serve to lessen the reality that the absence of an estate plan can have devastating impact on family members and on an estate. A proper estate plan should accomplish the following: • Express God’s plan of stewardship. • Provide for financial and guardianship needs for all dependents. • Transfer the assets God has entrusted to you to individual and ministry beneficiaries. • Transfer your estate in a tax efficient manner with the least possible amount of heartache, cost or delay. To learn more about this ministry, please visit our website at www.uclegacy.org/update Here you will find over 100 interactive web pages designed to instruct you on how estate planning and Biblical stewardship can benefit you and those you love. You will also find the Estate Plan Organizer and resource that will instruct you on developing estate planning goals and implementing them.
gifts & GIVING TRIBUTE PROGRAM... How are Tribute Gifts acknowledged?
Honor or Memorialize a Friend or Loved One
For a Memorial Gift the family of the one you wish to memorialize is sent an appropriate card the same day the gift is received by the college. Then the name of the giver and the deceased will be listed in the next issue of the college’s newsletter.
What is a Tribute Gift? A Tribute Gift shows love and respect for the person being honored or memorialized. It says to others that the world is a better place because of this person. Through a Tribute Gift to UC-Cumberland College, a memory of the past or an honor of the present is tied to the future as it is made to live on and on in the lives of needy students. The size of the gift you send is up to you. Many send the amount they would spend on floral arrangements, candy or other appropriate purchases. Gifts generally range from $15 to $1,000, but the right amount for you is the one your heart tells you to send.
For an Honor Gift the person being honored is sent an appropriate card listing the honor giver as well as the occasion for the honor. Then the name of the giver and the name of the honoree will be listed in the next issue of the college’s newsletter.
What is an Honor Gift? An Honor Gift is a gift which shows admiration and respect for a loved one or friend on a significant day in their life such as birthday, anniversary, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.
For all Tribute Gifts the amount of the gift is kept confidential, and all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.
What is a Memorial Gift? A Memorial Gift is a gift in memory of a departed loved one or friend. It is a wonderful way to express sympathy and high regard or as a means to remember birthdays, anniversaries, or other special days (Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, etc.) of a deceased loved one. How will your Tribute Gift help? Your gift will provide a lasting legacy for our needy students as it is used to help provide scholarship and workship assistance, books and supplies, food and housing, and many other supportive services.
University of the Cumberlands Tribute Gifts Given by: Name___________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State_______Zip____________
Gift In Honor Of: Name_____________________________________ Amount $ _____________
Gift In Memory Of: Name_____________________________________ Amount $ _____________ The occasion of my gift is __________________________________________
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Return Coupon To: Dr. Jim Taylor, 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769
Listings reflect the Tribute Gifts received July 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. In preparing this list, every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. If a mistake was made in the way you are identified, or if your name was omitted, we apologize. You can help set the record straight. Please notify the President’s Office regarding any changes in the way your gift should be recorded in future reports. Thank you.
gifts & GIVING In Memory Of In Memory Of: Tressa Parsons Adams Given By: Mr. Robert Parsons In Memory Of: All Alumni Who Are No Longer Alive Given By: Mr. Samuel Robert West In Memory Of: Stephen D. Armstrong Given By: Marydale Reeves Armstrong In Memory Of: Jerry Baker Given By: Mrs. Cynthia Baker Occasion: In Memory of Jerry Baker and the beautiful years we spent together at CC In Memory Of: Dr. Sam Ballou Given By: Drs. Dallas & Carolyn Petrey In Memory Of: Howard & Frances Boozer Given By: Mrs. Claudia R. Boozer-Blasco In Memory Of: Prof Carnes Given By: Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake In Memory Of: Betty Creech Collins Given By: Ms. Nancy E. Brookshire Mr. & Mrs. Harmon R. Collins Ms. Lynn M. Corrigan Mr. Michael L. Craig Paul Fish & Kandise D. Garrison Ms. Mary Lou Fox Ms. Roberta L. Hawkins Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Hensien Mr. & Mrs. Matthew P. Hertzfield Ms. Debra S. Johnson Mr. John R. Johnson Mr. Barry Nistel Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. Powers Ms. Amy Okun Saltzstein Mr. & Mrs. John Schreiner Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Staley Mr. & Mrs. Steven Timonere Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Wolfe Mrs. Florence B. Young In Memory Of: Betty Creech Collins & Dave H. Thomas Collins Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Levey In Memory Of: Ray & Rita Dixon Given By: Mrs. Alice Bowling Ms. Sherry E. Roaden Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake In Memory Of: Dr. John P. Duke Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome Dr. & Mrs. Eric L. Wake In Memory Of: Ltc. Joseph Derwood Early Given By: Dr. Jack Early In Memory Of: Rubye Early Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome In Memory Of: Ralph Milton Hickey Given By: Mrs. Verna Lee Bruce
In Memory Of: James Taylor, II In Memory Of: The Honorable Edward H. Given By: Mrs. Alice Bowling Johnstone Dr. & Mrs. Michael Colegrove Given By: The Honorable & Mrs. Eugene Siler, Jr. Mrs. Sharon Douglas Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mayer Dupier, Jr. In Memory Of: Emma McPherson (Miss Mac) Mrs. Claudia Kay Manning Given By: Dr. & Mrs. David N. Huff Ms. Sherry E. Roaden Occasion: Good Memories Mr. Olin O. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Taylor In Memory Of: Grandfather of R. C. Medaris Given By: Mr. & Mrs. William H. Payne In Memory Of: Thermon Taylor Given By: Mrs. June Taylor In Memory Of: Marema Milam Given By: The Honorable & Mrs. Eugene Siler, Jr. In Memory Of: Gary Tillman, Class of 1981 Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Earl D. Tillman In Memory Of: Daniel Palmer Given By: Mrs. Elaine Carol Curran In Memory Of: Frank Tolliver Given By: Mrs. Evelyn Jean Tolliver In Memory Of: Norma Brock Patrick Given By: Ms. Hazel Bebermeyer In Memory Of: The Honorable G. Wix Unthank Occasion: Norma’s birthday Given By: The Honorable & Mrs. Eugene Siler, Jr. In Memory Of: Norma Brock Patrick In Memory Of: Earl Watson Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ottmon Abbott Given By: Mrs. Evelyn E. Watson Dr. Tyrone Bynoe Ms. Ann Marie Longworth In Memory Of: Harold Wortman Given By: Mr. & Mrs. John Edwin Cates In Memory Of: Grandfather of Bill Payne Given By: Mr. & Mrs. William H. Payne In Memory Of: Professor Chester Young Given By: Mrs. Betty W. Weaver In Memory Of: Harold Eugene Peak Given By: Mr. Robert L. Roszell In Memory Of: Scotty Perkins Given By: Dr. Jess R. White In Memory Of: Tracey Sears Given By: Mrs. Tamera J. Carter Ms. Gail Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Chaplain Major & Mrs. Kenneth Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Harp Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Harris Mr. Caleb Knight Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Shackleford Mr. David Skeen Mr. Melvin Skeen In Memory Of: Arriettia Skeen Given By: Mrs. Tamera J. Carter Ms. Gail Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Gary Harp Chaplain Major & Mrs. Kenneth Harp Mrs. Naomi Harp Mr. & Mrs. Norman Harp, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Harp Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Harris Mr. Caleb Knight Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Shackleford Mr. David Skeen Mr. Melvin Skeen In Memory Of: Jean Stigall Given By: Dr. & Mrs. John David Broome
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In Honor Of: Parents Willard & Elizabeth Buhl Given By: Mrs. Alice Fae Weiland In Honor Of: Graduate Mary A. Dodson Given By: Ms. Imogene Ramsey In Honor Of: Naomi Harp Given By: Miss Danielle N. Harp Chaplain Major & Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harp Occasion: Christmas In Honor Of: Graduate Barbara Morris Given By: Ms. Imogene Ramsey In Honor Of: Graduate Dolores Morris Given By: Ms. Imogene Ramsey In Honor Of: Luther & Rosemary Smith Given By: Jordan Drug, Inc. & Jordan Medical Employees In Honor Of: Dr. Julie Tan & Coach Chin Tan Given By: Dr. Hui Koon Khor In Honor Of: Dinah Taylor Given By: Ms. Betty L. Zeidner In Honor Of: Jim & Dinah Taylor Given By: Lt. Col. & Mrs. Donald Brooke Jones In Honor Of: 2013 UC Patriots Football Team Given By: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ottmon Abbott Occasion: Their Spectacular Season In Honor Of: Sue Wake Given By: Lt. Col. & Mrs. Donald Brooke Jones CUMBERLAND Today
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alumni NEWS Kennesaw State’s New Student Center Named After Cumberland Alumna
Dr. Betty (Lentz) Siegel served as KSU’s president from September 1981 until May 2006. She led the institution’s growth from 4,000 students with 15 undergraduate degrees to an institution with more than 18,000 students offering 55 graduate and undergraduate degree programs. Siegel also was the first woman to lead an institution in the University System of Georgia and now serves as the distinguished chair of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character. Since her retirement in 2006, she has launched a nonprofit foundation for global ethical leadership. She also serves as an adviser and consultant in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2013 on a new energy-efficient student recreation and activities center named in Siegel’s honor. Once complete, the $38.7 million Dr. Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center will more than triple the size of the existing student recreational center built in 1967.
Alumnus Receives National Award for Track and Field Service
Gordon Bocock, ’67, center, is shown accepting the Andy Bakjian Award in December 2013 at the USATF annual meeting in Indianapolis from Committee Chair
Len Krsak, left, and David Smith of the Southern California Association. The Andy Bakjian Award is given annually to an official that has given outstanding service throughout a career to the running sports by taking officiating track and field to a higher level. Bocock has been a fixture at track meets for over 35 years, including several Olympic Trials, Master, Senior, Youth and Junior meets. Other significant meets he has officiated at include National, NCAA and High School Championships. Bocock also coordinates the Officials for the Mason Dixon Games. He has been an active member of the Kentucky Association. At the USATF National level he has served on many committees and is currently the Vice Chair of the National Officials Awards Committee. Bocock is well respected in his home state of Kentucky and throughout the country. He has been a role model and mentor for younger officials during his many years of coaching and officiating. USA Track & Field (USATF) is the National Governing Body for track and field, long-distance running and race walking in the United States.
Cumberland Alumnus in Belgium
work associated with playing tennis and competing in chemistry and business classes. I never recall the experience being ‘work’.”
UC Alumnus collecting data in Tajikistan
Todd Hughes, ’97, received a grant from the National Science Foundation and is pictured here in Darshai, Tajikistan collecting data for his doctoral dissertation.
UC Alumnus on AIKCU Poster
Jared Tackett, ‘06, was featured on a promotional alumni poster for the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. Tackett is currently employed as a Design Associate and Project Manager at Richardson Associates Architects in Whitesburg, Kentucky.
SUMZBA Pays Tribute
Jim Lawson, ’90, currently the General Manager of PVS Chemicals in Belgium, is leading the culture change of the organization on assignment from the US Parent company, PVS Chemicals, Inc. He says, “I do believe that the balanced education I received at Cumberland along with the lessons in teamwork from the tennis team have helped to mold my managing philosophies. Well, some additional reading from Michael Porter helped also. I often relate back to the sacrifices and hard
Picture submitted by team member Jessica Jones, ’07 BS, ’12 MAT.
South Union Mount Zion Baptist Association took its fourth mission trip to Sharpsburg, KY in July 2013 where they assisted a church on a remodel project of their sanctuary. There were 37 members of churches from London to Jellico that went. After losing one of their active team members to a fatal car accident in December 2012, they dedicated the 2013 mission team to her: Team Alex. CUMBERLAND Today
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alumni NEWS Reflections of a Cumberland College Academy Alumna My relationship with Cumberland College started in 1936 when I was helping my mother cultivate a field of corn. As a young woman she had been a Pearl (Brown) Forth, ‘38 country school teacher and she knew what it took to actually teach something. She even went home with a family of children each day and started dinner until their father came home from work to take over. She was distressed to see me struggling to learn, going to public schools where there were no books, no lessons, and no teaching. So she made a decision. As she spoke of the lack of good schools, she suddenly said, “I know you don’t have to go there. Would you like to go to Cumberland College Academy?” I missed no time in jumping at that opportunity. So she dropped her hoe, went into the house, called Cumberland and returned to the corn field and said, “It’s arranged, you’ll go to school in the fall.” One of my courses that year was taught by Dr. James Boswell. He was a born teacher. He gave us daily assignments for homework but he also gave us special hard problems if we wanted to do more. I went straight to my room after class ended to start working on those hard problems. How wonderful to have assignments and to learn. One day he wrote a hard problem on the chalk board for us to work as we sat there. I saw the solution quickly and I held up my hand. After class was dismissed he called me back. He said, “I gave you a B on the report card that is in the mail to your parents but it should have been an A so I’m changing it and I will send a new report to your parents with an explanation.” That was in character for Dr. Boswell. I was sitting on the steps leading to 42
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the second floor in the administration building, trying to work a geometry problem when he came into the building, saw me and stopped to see if I was having trouble with a problem. He looked at the problems I was trying to work, said only one sentence and I said, “Oh I see now”. Without those two years, only two years at Cumberland College Academy, I could not have survived at the University of Michigan where I earned one degree, majoring in English and History and later after I was married earned a teaching certificate. I could not have gone on to accomplish so much had Jim Boswell and Cumberland College Academy not been there. I might also mention that both of my parents were graduated from Cumberland. My mother became a teacher and my father later became a lawyer and ended his career as a circuit court judge. It all started for us at Cumberland College founded in 1888 in a small town when a small group of town people met and hired a teacher. There is a lesson there for us today. That was a long time ago, but I am grateful today that Cumberland College Academy was there for me many years ago, and today I am enjoying the benefits of my schooling there and I am happy that it is there for those who have come after me. I send best wishes to all of you who are receiving the same benefits that enriched my life a long time ago. I send best wishes to all of you, students, teachers, and administrators. - Pearl (Brown) Forth, ‘38
Grateful Grads: The Story of a Non-Traditional Student
Mike Gregory earned a B.S. degree with a major in Organizational Management in 2009 through the PACE program. He is currently the Assistant Operations Manager at the Kentucky Consular Center. Mike and his wife of over
21 years, Glenna, have six children, four of whom have been adopted. In addition to his management role at KCC, he is also the Pastor at Whitley City United Methodist Church. He has served at Whitley City UMC for over five years and as a pastor in the UMC for over 12 years. 1. What made you decide to participate in the PACE program at Cumberland? “As I began to see the need to further my education in order to advance in my career, I began to explore options among schools in the region. After evaluating the PACE Program at UC, I felt that it was a perfect fit for me. The ability to be on campus and be in classes with returning students with motivations similar to my own was a big factor in my decision. Also the class structure, timeframe, and general class requirements made the program very attractive.” 2. How was your experience with the PACE program? Any favorite memories or defining moments? “My experience with the PACE program was great. My classmates and instructors made the learning environment very enjoyable. The ability to engage in discussion and debate with students with similar life and work experiences kept the classes interesting. Also the fact that there was a spiritual aspect to the educational experience was particularly meaningful to me.” 3. How long have you been Assistant Operations Manager at Serco? “I have been the Assistant Operations Manager at the Kentucky Consular Center for just over one year. Prior to joining the KCC team, I was the Quality Manager for Armorshield USA, LLC, a ballistic body armor manufacturer in Stearns, KY. I also worked as a Quality Engineer for 19 years at American Bag Corporation in Stearns and Belden Wire & Cable in Monticello, KY.” 4. Do you have any advice for non-traditional students thinking about going back to college?
alumni NEWS “My advice to the non-traditional student that is thinking about going back to college is to go for it! If you are serious about career advancement and yet find yourself hindered due to your level of education, programs such as those offered by UC can be the answer. The PACE Program offered me the chance to attain the degree I needed in order to take advantage of the opportunity presented when a senior leadership position became available. The key to achieving any dream or goal you have is being prepared when the opportunity presents itself. UC offers non-traditional students the opportunity to prepare themselves to successfully achieve their goals and dreams through degree programs that will fit their lives. Invest your time and energy into it and it will pay off.”
College Still Pays
Excerpted from The Verdict: College Still Pays by Bob King, President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, quoted by permission. “The lingering economic recession, a weak job market, and rising tuition costs have given rise to a proliferation of national media stories questioning the value of higher education. This disillusionment is resonating with a growing number of Americans.” “Of course, college’s return on investment in strict financial terms depends on how much you paid for your degree and the marketability of your chosen field. Some students reap greater financial rewards than others. But to promote the belief that college is no longer a wise investment is a grave disservice to parents and students everywhere. Not only is this line of argument inaccurate; it is dangerous. While a college credential does not guarantee economic security, the lack of a credential most certainly places individuals at greater risk of poverty and limits earning potential for years to come. And as a nation, falling rates of educational attainment undermine our future economic growth and competitiveness.” The research staff of the Kentucky
Council on Postsecondary Education reported these findings in a “policy brief, “College Still Pays.” Some highlights include: • Kentucky workers with a high school diploma or GED are twice as likely to be unemployed than those with a bachelor’s degree. The unemployment rate for the former is 10 percent, compared to 5 percent for the latter. For workers without a high school diploma or GED, the unemployment rate is 16 percent. • Over a lifetime, this pay difference adds up. Kentuckians with associate degrees or some college can expect to earn $289,000 more than high school graduates over a 40-year career, using an annual wage increase of 1 percent. College graduates can anticipate an additional $879,000 in earnings, while those with graduate degrees stand to earn an additional $1.34 million.” “Four-year colleges and universities offer numerous grants, scholarships, and work study opportunities to make college more affordable. Experts predict that by the year 2020, 56 percent of Kentucky’s jobs will require some postsecondary education. Individually and collectively, college continues to offer a high rate of return and the best chance of achieving long-term security and prosperity. There is really no safer investment we can make.”
Alumni Authors
Dennis Borden, ’74, is the Learning Resource Center Manager at Strayer University, Huntsville, Alabama campus. His first book, Vivid Brushstrokes: The Overlooked Reality of God in Our Everyday Lives, was published in August 2013. For more information, visit www.vividbrushstrokes.com.
Vicki Blair, ’86, is the H.R. Manager for Senture in London, KY. In March 2013, Tate Publishing released her book, Gravy, Grits, and Graves. This crime fiction book is set in a small Kentucky town. For more information, visit www. tatepublishing.com Dr. Eric Wake, ’65, is the head of the History & Political Science Department and is in his 47th year of teaching. His newly published book, A City Set on a Hill Cannot be Hidden, is the story and reflection of the University of the Cumberlands last 25 years. Staying the Course by Dr. Alice W. Brown examines how University of the Cumberlands manages to build a sustainable financial base. It focuses on the kinds of students who attend, the faculty who teach, the administrators who oversee the multiple programs that support the students as well as design new courses and new ways of teaching, the trustees who guide the college and the president who has stayed long enough to see many of his dreams for the college realized.
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“Old Bob”: Not Just Another Horse Tale
Horse Stable, Half of Playground, and One-Room School at Dry Hollow
Written by Phillip Catron who graduated from Cumberland in 1962, received a Master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University in School Administration and a Rank I certification. He taught for five years and was an Elementary Principal for twentyfive years in Wayne County, Kentucky.
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he following is some information about what teaching in a one-room school was like back in 1958-59. With all eight grades in one room, and in many instances large numbers of students, it presented a challenge to the teacher to provide the best education possible. When the teacher was hired, it was understood that he/she was principal, teacher, janitor, nurse, physical education teacher, and any other task that was needed. There is a tremendous difference in teaching then and now. Technology is different, the children are different, the atmosphere is different, the size of the school is different. Well, what is not different? I was fortunate to have excellent teachers while I attended a one-room school at Sunnybrook. They provided me with the instructional foundation needed for my further education as well as my future teaching career. I had graduated from Wayne County High School and completed one year at Cumberland College when the Wayne County Board of Education hired me to teach for the first time. I was excited to get the opportunity to work, plus I needed
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the money. I received $150 each month. I thought I was doing pretty well since I had been working on the farm for $3.00 per day. After I was notified of being hired, I had a decision to make whether to drive about ten miles around from Sunnybrook and across a rough creek crossing at Slickford, or to get a horse and ride about three miles across the mountain from my home. I bought a horse that had been used in logging, far from a good riding horse (it was onegaited and that gait was ‘walk’), and used it to ride across the mountain for about 3 miles each way. A holding pen was built by the side of the playground to keep the horse in during the day. School was to start on August 18, 1958. A few days before that, I went to the Superintendent’s Office to pick up the customary supplies for the beginning of the year in a one-room school. I got chalk, erasers, broom, two water buckets and a dipper, coal bucket and shovel, the textbooks based on the projected grades and students for the year, along with a Teacher’s Register.
alumni NEWS One other item that was always used at the beginning of school and at Christmas time was floor oil. Five gallons of floor oil was allocated to put on the wooden floors to keep down the dust. Of course, the teacher had to put this on before school started. With everything from the above list loaded in the car, I got an early start for the first day of school. Some of the parents had been kind enough to cut the grass and weeds off the playground before time for school to start. The playground was about one acre with the road up the hollow running through the middle of it. Home plate and second base were in the middle of the road. That didn’t matter though as there was probably not more than one car per week that passed during school hours. A typical day for me began at 5:30 a.m. when I went to feed ‘Old Bob’. I left home at 6:30 a.m. and returned home about 5:00 p.m. Upon arriving the first day, I saw twenty-five smiling faces of children I had never met before. None of the parents were with them, they all worked in the logging industry except one and he was disabled. I learned later that I had seen some of the parents when they came over across the mountain in the community where I lived to shop at the country store. These students had not been exposed to the conveniences of television, computers, telephones and other electronic devices because most of these present day items did not exist. There was no electricity or indoor plumbing. We depended on the sun for light, and his and her shacks out back for the plumbing. In the summer we had airconditioning, but it was hot air coming through windows. The winter heat was provided by a coal burning pot-bellied stove with a new fire to be started each morning. The first concern was where to get drinking water. The closest spring was nearly one mile away. Two of the large boys were willing to make two trips each day with two and one-half gallon buckets to bring our water. The children were very conservative with the use of the water and we always had enough for the day. They brought prepared meals from home in a four pound lard bucket, or a larger container if all in the same family ate together. The meals consisted of biscuits, ham, sausage, eggs, baked sweet potatoes, jelly, cornbread, vegetables, etc. No store bought bread or prepackaged foods. A typical schedule for a one-room school was as follows: 8:00-8:10 opening exercises which included pledge to the flag and Bible reading; 8:10-10:00 Reading and Spelling; 10:00-10:30 free and supervised play, 10:30-12:00 Arithmetic; 12:00-1:00 lunch and free and supervised play; 1:00-2:15 English; 2:15-2:30 free and supervised play; 2:303:45 Geography and/or Science grades 3 through 8, and reading for first and second grade; 3:45-4:00 preparing to go home. Many of the older students could help with the subject areas and handwriting, both manuscript and cursive. I found them to be a hard-working, well-behaved group of boys and girls eager to learn. The philosophy of work while you work and play while you play was used successfully. During study time we worked hard and when it was time
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to play we played hard. We had no couch potatoes in this group. Getting to and from school was not always the easiest for any of us. The closest a child lived to the school was at least one-half mile. All walked and school was not dismissed for anything. Because of the condition of country roads in Wayne County at that time, it was difficult for teachers to travel to many of the outlying schools. I soon learned there had been very few teachers that had taught the full year at Dry Hollow because most lived several miles away. They either had to board with someone in the community or try to arrange some sort of transportation. The last several years, the Dry Hollow School had probably averaged as many as three teachers per year. In crossing the mountain, ‘Old Bob’ and I sometimes encountered small problems. Once in a while, there would be a thunderstorm to navigate through or steep slick places on the mountain where ‘Old Bob’ would slide several feet before getting good traction. Sometimes it was so cold that my insulated boots were not warm enough and I would have to get off and walk to get the blood circulating again. There were times when it was the right temperature for snowballs to build up on the hoofs and I would have to dismount and clean the snow off. Last but not least were the spider webs that were a work of art and just the correct height to cover my face. We had a good year and I would have gone back another year. A position became available, however, in another one-room school that was much closer and had a much better road. So I moved there for my second year of teaching. My first year students entered the labor market as factory workers, store clerks, telephone lineman, farmers and preachers. Note that there were some past the normal age of an eighth grader. They obeyed the compulsory school law and went to school until they were sixteen. None had ever gone to high school from Dry Hollow, which was the last one-room school closed in Wayne County in 1975. CUMBERLAND Today
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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane With the Digital Yearbook Archive! “I am really pleased that the yearbooks are accessible online because I no longer have copies of the originals. It’s fun to look through the ones from the late 1940s and early 1950s to recall names and faces from that era.” -Louise Boswell Tipton, ‘54 “As a 1964 Cumberland College graduate, I was extremely pleased to be able to take a trip down memory lane and see pictures of friends that I had not seen in more than fifty years. Thank you for making this possible. I will always remember with great fondness the wonderful people and life changing experiences that I enjoyed while I was a student there. As a direct consequence of my education and experiences at Cumberland, I have enjoyed a lifetime of financial security and professional satisfaction in the career that I selected. May God continue to bless this great and wonderful University.” -Elden Wayne Brock, ‘64 http://www.ucumberlands.edu/alumni/archive/
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alumni NEWS CLASS NOTES... What’s Up? What’s New? What’s Going On? 1930s Wilma (Hill) Smith, attended ’32-‘33, celebrated her 100th birthday on June 16, 2013. She began her teaching career in 1933 when she was only 20 years old and retired in 1983 after a 50 year career. After retiring, she continued to substitute teach. 1960s Bob Carlyle, ’60, celebrated the 1,000th win in his basketball coaching career in November 2013. Ted Potter, ’60, has been retired 13 years from the chemical industry. Ernest Whitt, ’63, is now working at Dadant Beekeeping Co. in Frankfort, KY. He is retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Alexander Ceruzzi, attended ’64-’65, is a professional songwriter and has 6 original music CDs. Vernon Gilreath, ’64, taught Math, Science, and Physics in McCreary County for over 30 years and was Principal at Revelo Elementary for 2 years. He operated Gilreath Insurance Agency from 1978 to 2008. Alan LeForce, ’65, retired from Coastal Carolina University after a 30 season career as a college basketball coach. He began coaching at Williamsburg High School in 1958 and also served as an assistant coach at Cumberland from 1961-62. Ernest Rudder, ’69, retired in 2000 after 31 ½ years in education, with the last 16 years as an administrator. He has worked the last 13 years as a full-time deputy sheriff with the Laurel County Sheriff Department.
1970s Tim Henderlight, ’71, was honored with an Outstanding Kentucky Officials Award for 2013 at the 9th Annual KyUSATF and KTCCCA Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on January 4, 2014. James Holloway, ’71, and his wife, Bonita, were married on August 16, 1969 and have three children. John Ashurst, ’72, is a National Instructor with Teachers Teaching with Technology, a professional development organization providing math and science teacher training for the appropriate use of Texas Instruments’ education products. Dr. John Keith, ’73, became pastor of the First Baptist Church of Abbeville, SC in December 2011. He has served as a pastor for almost forty years in Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Utah and South Carolina. John Nelson, ’74, is a Professor of Education at the University of Pikeville. Teri (Winkler) Foltz, ’75, retired from teaching in 2011. She works part-time for Advance Kentucky and is also a standup comic in the Cincinnati area. She and her husband, Ken, have been married since 1982 and have two grown children, Nick and Ben. Rick Nelson, ’76, retired after 29 years as a teacher with the Bell County School System. He was elected to the Kentucky General Assembly as State Representative in 2000 and currently serves District 87 which includes Harlan and Bell County.
Jeffrey Royalty, ’76, is the Southwest Ohio Regional Coordinator for Race to the Top. Sandra Reeves, ’77, is a lawyer with Reeves Law Office, P.L.L.C., in Corbin, KY. James Ford, ’78, and Lois (Petty) Ford, attended ’76’79, are currently serving as teachers at Hinkson Christian Academy in Moscow, Russia. James teaches high school science and math, Lois teaches ESL. Stephen Gifford, ’78, has two children and one grandson. Jenise (Sills) Bartholomew, ’79, is a third grade teacher at Calvary Christian School in Covington, KY. 1980s Gloria (Bottoms) Weigle, ’81, has been employed at the Central Offices of the Jessamine County Board of Education for 24 years. Gregory Stephens, ’82, is the owner of Restoration 1 of the Treasure Coast in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Michelle (Winhold) Hopkins, ’84, is a music evangelist, ordained minister, and radio show guest. Robin (Rains) Prichard, attended ’87-’88, is the Minister to College Students at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Steve Davidson, ’88, is Pastor of First Baptist Church in Sellersburg, IN and is married to Debbie (Dills) Davidson, ’85. Dwayne Hatcher, ’88, is a Social Studies teacher at Morristown-Hamblen High School. 1990s Virgil Grant, ’90, is the Senior Pastor at Eastside Community Church in Richmond, KY. He
is also involved with the Next Level Leadership Network and serves as an adjunct professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Marlon Hurst, ’90, has been the Artistic Director of the Kentucky Bach Choir since the fall of 2009. Scott McClanahan, ’90, is the Principal at Ashworth Middle School in Gordon County. Brian Varble, ’90, is the Minister of Missions and Recreation at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Greg Nunnelly, ’91, is the new Vice President of Human Resources at Highlands Health System. He has twenty years of Human Resource experience, which includes fifteen years at Pineville Community Hospital. Mark Sizemore, ’92, has been the Band Director at South Laurel High School in London, KY since 2003. Joy (Wallace) Burdette, ’93, is an adjunct instructor of voice at Northern Kentucky University. Bill Adkins, ’96, is a practicing attorney in Williamstown, KY. Leslie Boozer, ’96, became the Superintendent of Fontana Unified School District in Fontana, CA on November 1, 2013. She was one of six doctoral students in the Urban Superintendent’s Program at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and previously served as the Chief of Schools for the North/ Northwest Side High School in Chicago, IL. James Rickett, attended ’97-00, opened his new pharmacy, Rickett Pharmacy, in Williamsburg, KY on August 26, 2013. Kevin Widener, ’97, is an Ameriprise Financial Advisor in Florence, KY. David Fugatt, ’98, has been CUMBERLAND Today
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alumni NEWS appointed Pastor at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN upon his graduation in May from Louisville Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Steven McKelvy, ’98, and Michelle (Duty) McKelvy, ’99, have three children: Emilee born 2006, Abigail born 2010, and Elijah born 2013.
Brandon Moore, ’03, is the Director of Digital & Web Marketing at Georgetown College in Georgetown, KY. Janie (Toy) Powell¸’03, works as a Chaplain at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She is married to Charles Powell, ‘04.
Bradley Redmond, ’98, received the Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest awards given by the U.S. Marshal Service, in August 2012.
Gordy Prather, ’03, and Lindsay (Holder) Prather, ’02, celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in May 2013. Gordy transitioned from being Associate Minister to Senior Minister at Science Hill Christian Church on August 5,
2000s Heather (Murphee) Cheney, ’02, resides in Texas and is the head basketball coach at Dallas Thunder.
Betsy Thomas, ’03, is a chiropractic assistant, a yoga instructor at a Christian-based yoga studio and a recruiter for a financial firm.
Scott Gilbert, ’03, is the Pastor of Discipleship and Children’s Ministry at Grace Baptist Church in Somerset, KY. He is married to Jennifer (Kelley) Gilbert, ’05, and they have one child.
Casey Woods, ’03, is currently teaching science lab to an entire elementary school in Georgia.
Toney Cooksey, ’03, is the Senior Pastor at Homeport Church and Homeport Church Planting Network in Mississippi. Dr. Jason Goodman, ’03, is now practicing at Elizabethtown Physicians for Women in Elizabethtown, KY. Michelle (Helton) Gross, ’03 BS, ’04 MA, is currently a 7th grade math teacher. Laura (Butler) Gumm, ’03, and her husband, Steven, were married on July 19, 2003 and have two children. Laura currently works for the Hardin County Board of Education. Mandy (Wells) King, ’03, is a full-time, stay-at-home mom and part-time birth doula. She is married to David King, ’03, and they have six children. Bob Lawson, ’03 BA, ’05 MA, became the principal of Central Academy in Henderson, KY. He has previously taught Pelham High School in Pelham, AL, Central Learning Academy, Henderson County High School, and Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY. 48
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Bucky Buchanan, ’04, and his wife, Desiree, have two children. Their daughter, Tommi, was born on August 8, 2011 and their son, Kain, was born on January 12, 2013. Bucky worked in the social work field for 5 years and now works on the family farm. Amber (Mullins) Campbell, ’04, is in her 9th season as assistant volleyball coach at Carson-Newman College. Monica Hang, ’04, is the head coach for the Los Angeles Valley College women’s basketball program. Chuck Powell, ’04, is the Director of Youth Ministries at First Farragut United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN. Catherine Mack, ’06, is a staff writer at Cross International, a nonprofit that equips churches around the world to serve the poorest of the poor. Michelle Warnky, ’06, competed on American Ninja Warrior in Baltimore, MD. Although she did not qualify for the next round, she finished among the top four women. Since graduation she has
taught English in Kazakhstan. Brad Bell, ’08, graduated from Southern Seminary in December 2013. He and his wife, Katie (Smith) Bell, ’11, were married on October 15, 2011. Travis Coleman, ’10, was recently promoted to Support Manager for a software development company. Josh Belcher, ’12, is the Assistant Principal at G.C. Burkhead Elementary School in Hardin County. Haley Ratliff, ’12, is the new head coach for the North Laurel volleyball team in London, KY. She has also served as the freshman coach for the Lady Jaguar basketball team. Whitley (Wells) Bird, ’13, received a Gatliff Diploma Frame from her mother as a graduation present. Lauren Wombles, ’13, teaches at Hunter Hills Elementary and is the head volleyball coach at South Laurel High School. ENGAGEMENTS, ANNIVERSARIES, MARRIAGES 1960s Herman Moore, ’64 and Reba (Roaden) Moore, ’64, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 25, 2013. Herman is a retired school principal and Reba is a psychologist and owner of Psychological Consults and Counseling in Corbin, KY. They have two children and five grandchildren. 1990s Tracee (Byrd) Partin, ’93, and her husband, Mark, were married on June 15, 2013. Tracee is a kindergarten teacher for Corbin Independent Schools. 2000s Thomas Goodin, ’00, and his wife, Natalie, were married on October 12, 2013.
Rheagan (Redmond) Young, ’02, and her husband, Matthew were married on October 5, 2013. Heather (Ramey) Dockery, ’03, and her husband, Michael, were married on October 15, 2011. Kenneth James, ’05, and Brooke (Jackson) James, ’11, were married on August 31, 2013. She is a case manager at Cumberland River Comprehensive Care and he is currently employed at A Brighter Choice as a Michelle P Waiver Service Coordinator. Megan (Williamson) Fields, attended ’06-’10, and her husband, Ryan, were married on October 5, 2013. Vikash Patel, ’09, and his wife, Ashaben, were married in August 2013. Kendall (Proffitt) Ridings, ’09, and her husband, Michael, were married on September 21, 2013. Corissa (Black) Dyer, ’11, and her husband, Mitchell, were married on June 29, 2013. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in teaching and employed at Gail Frederick School of Dance. Sean Mahley, ’11, and Alana (Abbott) Mahley, ’12, were married on October 5, 2013. Sean was recently signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alana is an employee of Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. Kelsee (Crook) Dewees, attended ’11-’12, and her husband, Brian, were married on August 3, 2013. Danielle (Parsons) Baker, ’12, and her husband, Brent, were married on June 1, 2013. Amy (Roberts) Bowman, ’12, and Jonathan Bowman, ’13, were married on October 12, 2013. Brandy (Balkenbusch) Austin, ’13, and Zachary
alumni NEWS Austin, ’13, were married on August 21, 2013. Jaimie (Bengie) Dyer, ’13, and Justin Dyer, ’13, were married on August 10, 2013. Jaimie is pursuing a Masters in Professional Counseling at UC and Justin is working on a Masters in Christian Studies at UC. Phyllis (Goodin) Scroggy, ’13, and Mark Scroggy, ’13, were married September 7, 2013. Jared Martin, ’13, and his wife, Megan, were married on July 6, 2013. BIRTHS 1990s Niki Braggs, ’95, would like to announce the birth of her son, Aiden, on May 5, 2012. 2000s Kayla (Dupier) Adkins, ’09 BS, ’13 MA, and Adam Adkins, ’11 MA, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Emory, on September 9, 2013. Rachel (Harp) Smiddy, ’12, announces the birth of her daughter, Adrianna, on September 19, 2013. Amber (Mason) Valerio, ’12, announces the birth of her son, Oscar Valerio III, on September 12, 2013. FOND FAREWELLS (LEST WE FORGET) Roy Dobyns, Trustee and Development Officer, passed away on November 12, 2013 at the age of 82. He was a veteran of the army, member of many committees, author of mathematics textbooks, and college professor. He is survived by his wife, children, cousin, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dan Haley, Former Football Coach, passed away on October 19, 2013 at the age of 73. He was a teacher and coach for many years on the secondary school level. Survivors include his wife, Julie, daughter, grandson, and brother.
Roy W. King, Former Professor, passed away on July 22, 2013 at the age of 76. He worked for many years as an independent insurance agent, and also had been a professor at EKU and Cumberland. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, two daughters, one granddaughter, four siblings, many nieces and nephews.
Mary (Alcorn) Trammell, attended ’37-’38, passed away on June 3, 2013 at the age of 94. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Whitley City, KY for many years. Survivors include one son, three daughters, one granddaughter, three grandsons, two greatgrandsons, two sisters, one brother, three nieces and twelve nephews.
Dr. Elizabeth Jocelyn Mackey, Friend, passed away on October 27, 2013 at the age of 85. She studied piano at Cumberland as a young child and was the daughter of Elbert Mackey, ’23, and Flora (Bryant) Mackey, ’24. She was Professor Emerita of Musicology at Ball State University.
Charles Craig, ’39, passed away on November 1, 2013 at the age of 93. He played high school basketball for Williamsburg and played the first game in Edwards Gymnasium in Corbin, KY. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Kentucky State House of Representatives in the 1950s, and a purchasing agent for Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center for 40 years. Survivors include his daughter, granddaughter, grandson, and friends.
1920s Mary Sue (Riggs) Clay, attended ’29-‘30, passed away on September 27, 2013 at the age of 101. She worked for two years in the bond department of the U.S. Treasury before teaching school. Survivors include her children, three grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
1940s Leo Taylor, ’44, passed away on October 31, 2013 at the age of 88. He served during WWII as a Marine and practiced optometry in Pineville for 47 years. He is survived by two children, three grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, his brother, Clint Taylor, ’44, one brother-in-law, several nieces and nephews.
1930s Ollie (Allen) Davis, attended 1930s, passed away on March 5, 2013 at the age of 92. She was the first woman realtor in the Dayton area. Survivors include her cousins, nieces and nephews. Rubye (Hamblin) Early, ’35, passed away on July 2, 2013 at the age of 97. She taught at Williamsburg Independent Schools, Whitley County School System and in the Education Department at Cumberland from 1959-71. Survivors include one sister, three sons, Dr. Joseph Early Sr., ’63, Walter and Richard, six grandchildren including Dr. Joseph Early Jr., ’93, and six great-grandchildren.
Vivian (Hickey) Taylor, ’45, passed away on August 25, 2013 at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elza, two daughters, four grandchildren, two sisters, many nieces and nephews. Edwin Kidd, ’47, passed away on April 8, 2013 at the age of 86. He served as a signalman in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He taught Mathematics at McCreary County High School before moving to Oak Ridge, TN in 1951 to work as a computer programmer at the Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant. After 29 years, he retired from Union Carbide but continued to work for various Defense and Energy Department contractors
as a Project Manager in Oak Ridge and Chicago into his 70s. He was also a parttime faculty member at the University of Tennessee. Survivors include his children, sons-in-law, grandsons, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Herman C. Mckeehan, ’47, passed away on November 11, 2013 at the age of 87. Garrett Gilbert Teague Jr., ’47, Williamsburg, KY, passed away on November 7, 2013 at the age of 91. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Marines, past Commonwealth Attorney and practiced law for 33 years. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Taylor) Teague, ’50, two sons, three grandchildren, several necies and nephews. Betty (Creech) Collins, ’49, passed away on November 2, 2013. She was active in county politics in Shelby County, OH and was the first woman to run for county office and be elected committee woman from the 4th Congressional District. Survivors include her four children and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Betty Creech Collins & H. Thomas Collins Scholarship Fund. 1950s Edgar Allen, ’51, passed away on April 11, 2013 at the age of 82. He was an Army veteran and retired owner and operator of Allen Goodyear. Survivors include his wife, daughter, four grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, five step-greatgrandchildren, sister, several nieces and nephews. Gilfred Eugene “Gene” Howard, ’51, passed away on February 3, 2013. He served his country from 1953 to 1955, when he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army. He spent two years working in construction engineering in multiple manufacturing plants CUMBERLAND Today
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alumni NEWS around the eastern U.S. and twelve years in various engineering companies in Texas. In 1968, he started his own engineering consulting company called Technical Design Associates, Inc. Survivors include family, friends and business associates. Barbara (Porter) Wilson, ’51, passed away on April 26, 2013 at the age of 83. She was a charter member of Creekwood Baptist, Halteman Village Baptist and Yorktown Baptist Churches, where she served for over 20 years as church pianist and music director. Survivors include her three children, five grandchildren, greatgranddaughter, one sister, two brothers, nieces and nephews. Dr. Will Waters, ’52, passed away on September 30, 2013. He was a county agent in Hazard, KY before serving stateside during the Korean War as an army medic until 1956. He also spent 40 years with the University of Florida. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sumler Water, ’51, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Ralph Hyatt, attended ’54-‘55, passed away on August 22, 2013 at the age of 78. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Schlegel. Survivors include his wife, daughter, sister, nieces and nephews. Dr. Donald Stephens, ’54, passed away on August 5, 2013 at the age of 79. He served in Vietnam and practiced medicine, surgery and obstetrics in his family medicine practice for 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Sonia, three sons, two daughters, siblings, nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Paul Richard Lovett, ’55, passed away on July 21, 2013 50
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at the age of 82. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and also worked in the Internal Revenue Service for thirty- five years before starting his own accounting business. Survivors include his sons, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Russell Ingram Jr., ’55, passed away on September 22, 2013 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren and one sister. Alma (Lay) Walker, ’56, passed away on June 3, 2013 at the age of 94. She was a retired teacher of the Norwood, OH public school system. Survivors include her son, six grandchildren, eleven greatgrandchildren, brothers, nieces and nephews. Gillis Lee Adams, ’58, passed away August 27, 2013. He was a veteran, coal miner, teacher, businessman, and friend. Survivors include his wife, daughter, granddaughter, stepgrandson, and brother. Elois (Meadows) Mayne, ’58, Williamsburg, KY, passed away on June 18, 2013 at the age of 77. She is survived by her daughters, four grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, one sister, Audrey (Meadows) Mays, ’58, one brother, Preston Meadows, ’58, and several nieces and nephews. Coleman Smith, ’59, passed away on June 3, 2013 at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, one son, two daughters, one sister, two brothers, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Fred Weldon, ’59, passed away on July 25, 2013 at the age of 82. He is survived by one sister, nieces and nephews. 1960s Marvin Gilreath, ’62, passed away on August 24, 2013 at the age of 89. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Naval Service. He worked for the Department of Army at the Pentagon from 1951 to 1955, taught high school in McCreary County in the 1960s, and retired from Martin Marietta Energy Systems in 1985 after 20 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, brother, Melvin Gilreath, ’56, daughters, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Charles Morris, ’62, passed away on October 29, 2013 at the age of 76. He was a school teacher and coach. He is survived by his four siblings. Larry Jordan, ’63, passed away on August 6, 2013 at the age of 75. He served as an athletic director and coach for many years and established Jordan Ice Co., the first ice company in Greenup County. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, sister-in-law, and his sisters. Charles Staton, attended ’64-’65, passed away on July 16, 2013 at the age of 67. He owned and operated Tug Valley Electric Company. Survivors include his wife of forty-five years, Lynette, daughter, mother, sister, four nieces and five nephews. Earl E. Brown Jr., ’65, passed away on November 1, 2013 at the age of 71. He was a teacher, principal, superintendent, and school fundraiser until 2003. Survivors include his wife, two children and three grandchildren. Kirk Helton, ’66, Biloxi, MS, passed away June 4, 2013 at the age of 72. He was a comptroller and U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his son and sister. Jerry Stout, ’66, LaFollette, TN, passed away on July 10, 2013 at the age of 70. He taught for six years in Florida and retired from the Campbell County School System after 29 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Josephine, cousins and other relatives. Scotty Barksdale, attended ’67-’72, passed away on September 10, 2013.
Laura Jane Rodarte, ’67, passed away on January 7, 2013 at the age of 67. She taught at Central Middle School and served as bookkeeper for Columbus Dairy. Survivors include her husband, children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Nedra Kathryn (Sampson) Brown, ’68, passed away on August 2, 2013 at the age of 75. She taught for over thirty years and developed the First Parental Involvement Program in the McCreary County School system. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, sister, and one grandson. Raymond Roaden, ’69, passed away on November 9, 2013. He served in the Army, taught at Corbin High School for 20 years before retiring in 1995, and pastored six Southern Baptist Churches over the course of 38 years before retiring in 1999. Survivors include his wife, Lela, two children, two grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, one brother and one sister. James Samples, ’69, Manchester, KY, passed away on May 1, 2013 at the age of 65. He was a former principal of Manchester Elementary. 1970s Carole Darlene (Bohannon) Owens, ’72, passed away on April 11, 2013. She was retired from the Hamilton County School System in Chattanooga, TN. Rick Shoemaker, ’76, passed away on October 27, 2013 at the age of 59. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church of New Carlisle for over 34 years. Survivors include his wife, daughters, mother, siblings and nephews.
alumni NEWS 1980s Anna Tucker, ’80, passed away on September 28, 2013 at the age of 71. She retired after 27 years of nursing at the Baptist Regional Medical Center in Corbin, KY. Survivors include her son, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Robert Farrell, Jr., ’81, passed away June 4, 2012 at the age 57. He was a counselor at Mt. Hope in Auburn, then at Eagle Hill School in Hardwick. Survivors include his mother, stepfather, four sisters, twelve nieces and nephews, eleven great nieces and nephews. Ronny Paul, ’81, passed away on June 18, 2013 at the age of 64. Rick Barnett, ’83, passed away February, 4 2013 at age 55. He was a retired school teacher and former Rockcastle County assistant football coach. Survivors include his mother, two sisters, nieces and nephews. LaQuada (Sharp) Turner, ’83, passed away on June 20, 2013 at the age of 54. She is survived by her daughters, two grandsons, one granddaughter, two stepchildren, five sisters and one brother. Patrick Blackburn, ’86, passed away on June 4, 2013 at the age of 50. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Gaye, son, parents, mother-in-law, father-in-law, two sisters-in-law, two nephews and one niece. 1990s J.C. Meece, ’90, passed away on November 4, 2013 at the age of 45. He was a computer analyst with the Service Source Company in Nashville. Survivors include his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunt and uncle. 2000s Georgina (Gibbins) Keith, ’07, passed away on June 24, 2013 at the age of 38. She taught Special Education in the Whitley County School District. Survivors include her husband, daughter, mother, grandparents, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
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Remember the Indian Mascot painted on the Gatliff Gymnasium wall? The Alumni Board of Directors and the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee have captured the image in this keepsake matted and Remember the Indian Mascot painted on the Gatliff Gymnasium wall? The Alumni Board of Directors and and theand Athletic Remember Indian Mascot painted on Gatliff Gymnasium wall? The Board of Directors Athletic Remember thethe Indian Mascot painted on thethe Gatliff Gymnasium wall? The Alumni Board of Directors thethe Athletic framed print. Each 18x24 framed print comes withAlumni a complete history of the Cumberland mascots since 1920. Additionally, Hall Hall of Fame havehave captured the image in this keepsake matted and and framed print. Each 18’W X18’W 24’H framed Hall ofCommittee Fame Committee have captured image in this keepsake matted and framed print. Each X 24’H framed of Fame Committee captured thethe image in this keepsake matted framed print. Each 18’W X 24’H framed information is provided about the student artists. By purchasing printprint comes with a complete history of the Cumberland mascots since 1920. Additionally, information is provided about print comes with a complete history of the Cumberland mascots since 1920. Additionally, information is provided about comes with a complete history of the Cumberland mascots since Additionally, is provided about your Indian Print, you will be supporting the1920. Athletic Hall of Fameinformation program at UC. The Indian Print isAthletic $100, the student artists. By purchasing youryour Indian Print, you will becost supporting the Athletic Hall of Fame at UC. student artists. By purchasing your Indian Print, you will beeach supporting the Hall ofprogram Fame program at UC. thethe student artists. By purchasing Indian Print, you will beofsupporting the Athletic Hall of Fame program at UC. shipping and handling is an additional $20.
The The cost of cost each Indian Print isPrint $100.00. The of each Indian is $100.00. cost of each Indian Print is $100.00. rame with Dr. Ancil Gatliff Memorial Chapel Print is $125.00Remember each. the Indian Mascot painted on the Gatliff Gymnasium wall? The Alumni B Hall of Fame Committee have captured the image in this keepsake matted and frame print comes with a complete history of the Cumberland mascots since 1920. Addition the student artists. By purchasing your Indian Print, you will be supporting the Ath The cost of each Indian Print is $100.00.
The of cost of each the above prints (Gray Brick, Roburn, andshipping Viaduct) is handling $25.00 The cost of each the above prints (Gray Brick, Roburn, and Viaduct) is $25, and is an additional $5. The cost ofofeach of the above prints (Gray Brick, Roburn, and Viaduct) is $25.00 The cost of each of the above prints (Gray Brick, Roburn, and Viaduct) is $25.00 Make all checks payable to: University of the Cumberlands Make all checks payable to: University of the Cumberlands all checks payable University of the Cumberlands all checks payable to: to: University of Williamsburg, the Cumberlands OfficeMake of Make Alumni Services 7075 College Station Drive, KY 40769
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