Fall 2004 by Jennifer Jones

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Fall heralds the beginning of another school year, and this fall promises to be one of the best in our history! Not only are we expecting another full house of students eager to gain a Christian education, but Fall Homecoming is just around the corner, the Mayborn Campus Center is nearing completion, and we have just hired Dr. Graham Hatcher to fill the position of Provost. Dr. P. Graham Hatcher started the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs position August 16, 2004. This is the most important academic leadership position at any university, and we have been praying God would bring just the right person to fill this vital role. God heard and answered our prayers and sent Graham Hatcher to Belton. Graham is a scholar, a true academician and a man of God devoted to his family. Since receiving his doctorate at Vanderbilt, Graham has focused his career in academia. He and his wife, Gwen, who also holds a doctorate in education, have spent their lives involved in Christian higher education. We welcome Dr. Hatcher to the UMHB family and ask you to hold him in your prayers as he undertakes the leadership of our academic programs. Plan now to “Come Home” October 22-24 to see friends, participate in Homecoming activities and enjoy the fellowship. The Alumni Homecoming Committee has carefully planned events and activities the whole family will enjoy. See the Homecoming section of this magazine for all the details. Just a quick report on the construction progress on campus. The SportsPlex, including the new Red Murff Baseball Field and Dee Dillon Softball Field, is complete and has already seen a lot of activity during the summer months. The Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center is now a towering feature along University Drive. Please take a moment and consider purchasing a stadium seat for either of the ball fields or the Mayborn arena. The form to purchase a chair is located on page 12 of this issue. Please also note, we plan to dedicate the Mayborn Campus Center in early February. You will receive more information about the specifics as we draw closer to the date. Each academic year brings a “new beginning,” and we will welcome nearly 900 new students to campus this fall to begin the incredible journey of the UMHB experience. As alumni and friends, we encourage you to continue to be a part of that experience. Vicky and I personally look forward to seeing each of you at Homecoming, and we pray for God’s continued blessing in your life.

Jerry G. Bawcom, Ph.D. President

UMHB Box 8001 • 900 College Street • Belton, Texas 76513 • (800) 727-UMHB • (254) 295-4500

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In this issue

President

Jerry G. Bawcom, Ph.D.

Vice President for External Relations

Randy O’Rear, Ed.D. (’88, MBA ’97)

Editor

Carol Woodward

Contributing Editors

Kay Anderson ’63 Amy Austin ’97 Amy Bawcom ’93 Robby Jackson ’87

Contributing Writers Robby Jackson ’87 Abbey Nelson Jon Wallin Carol Woodward Graphic Designer

Randy Yandell ’99

Photographers

Amy Austin ’97 Josh Wells ’02 Carol Woodward

UMHB Life is published three times a year by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. Please send comments, story ideas or letters to: UMHB Life UMHB Box 8431 900 College Street Belton, Texas 76513

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Volume 24, Number 1 Fall 2004

Alumni Life is compiled by the Office of Alumni Relations. Please send any information for publishing, or change of personal information to: Alumni Relations UMHB Box 8427 900 College Street Belton, Texas 76513

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Calendar of Events

Dr. Hatcher Named Provost

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10 Athletic Life 13 Philanthropy 14 Students Serve in Missions 16 Alumni Profile: Michael Alford 18 Alumni Life 21 Weddings 22 Births 23 Deaths 25 Memorials 25 Honoraria

Calendar of Events SEPTEMBER 6 11 16 18 24 25

NOVEMBER

Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Football, UMHB vs. Willamette University – 7:30 p.m. Business Ethics Symposium, Lord Conference Center Football, UMHB at Texas Lutheran University, Seguin – 6:00 p.m. Convocation Chapel, W.W. Walton Chapel – 10:00 a.m. Football, UMHB vs. Louisiana College – 6:00 p.m.

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Football, UMHB at Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi – 6:00 p.m. Business & Technology Job Fair, Lord Conference Center of the Parker Academic Center – 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Senior Saints Day, Hughes Recital Hall – 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Broadway Spectacular Parents’ Weekend Football, UMHB vs. Howard Payne University – 2:00 p.m. President’s Golf Tournament College of Christian Studies Bible Conference Football, UMHB at Sul Ross University, Alpine – 2:00 p.m. Teachers Job Fair, Lord Conference Center of the Parker Academic Center – 2:30–4:30 p.m. HOMECOMING (see insert for details) U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors in concert, W.W. Walton Chapel – 7:30 p.m. Alumni Career Successes and Connection, Mabee Rm. 230 – 2:00–5:00 p.m. Football, UMHB vs. Hardin-Simmons University – 2:00 p.m. Missions Emphasis Week Nursing & Health Job Fair, Lord Conference Center – 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Football, UMHB at East Texas Baptist University, Marshall – 1:00 p.m.

On the Cover: Alumni “Coming Home” for Homecoming 2004, include Mary Winn ’50, Marcus CB ’60-’66 and Betty O’Hair Anderson ’64, Skeeta Jenkins ’00 and Nelda East Sanders ’54. Students getting ready for the big weekend are Sader Belle Abbey Nelson and Yell Leader Justin Nall.

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Football, UMHB at McMurry University, Abilene – 6:00 p.m. Alumni & Friends Dinner at BGCT, Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio – 5:15 p.m. Miss MHB Pageant, W.W. Walton Chapel – 7:00 p.m. Football, UMHB vs. Austin College – 2:00 p.m. Crusader Preview (see back cover for details) Crusader Preview Concert Thanksgiving Holiday (Campus Closed)

DECEMBER 6 10 10 10 11 20-31

Christmas Concert, First Baptist Belton – 7:30 p.m. Nurses Pinning, W.W. Walton Chapel – 7:00 p.m. Education Pinning, Lord Conference Center – 7:00 p.m. Social Work Pinning, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:00 p.m. Commencement, Bell County Expo Center – 10:00 a.m. Christmas Holidays (Campus Closed)

JANUARY 3 8 10-11 12 17 18 25

University Offices Open University Housing Opens Advising & Registration (Day & Evening) Classes Begin (Day) Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday (Campus Closed) Classes Begin (Evening) Liberal Arts Career Focus, Lord Conference Center – 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 1 15 24-25

Summer Jobs & Internship Fair, Shelton Theater – 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Nursing & Health Job Fair, Lord Conference Center – 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Crusader Knights, W.W. Walton Chapel – 7:00 p.m.

MARCH 1 4-5 14-18 22 23 25

Teacher Job Fair, Lord Conference Center – 2:30– 4:30 p.m. Crusader Preview Spring Break (Campus Closed) Health Quest, Shelton Theater – 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Easter Pageant, Luther Memorial – 12:30, 2:30, 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Holiday (Campus Closed)

Campus Life Dr. Graham Hatcher Accepts Provost Position Dr. P. Graham Hatcher has been named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at UMHB effective August 16, 2004. President Jerry G. Bawcom announced the appointment of Hatcher, who formerly served as vice president for academic affairs and academic dean at Anderson College in Anderson, South Carolina. “Graham Hatcher brings a tremendous mix of educational credentials, work experience and a commitment to faith-based learning that makes him an exceptional fit for this university,” said Bawcom. As the chief academic officer, he will oversee the university’s six academic colleges, graduate programs, library, registrar’s office, institutional research, international student services and military liaison. Under the leadership of Dr. Clarence Ham, interim vice president for academic affairs, the search committee conducted a long and thorough nationwide search for a person who would be able to bring “a strong commitment to Christian education,” and according to Dr. Ham, “Dr. Hatcher is that person.” Hatcher said he was intrigued by the idea of working at UMHB since he has known Dr. Brena Bain Walker ’61 as a colleague at Anderson College for years. “I have had the privilege of working for years with one of the most loyal alumni to Mary Hardin-Baylor. We were once at a conference in Abilene, and she was so disappointed that time did not allow her to take us to Belton to see her beloved college,” said Hatcher. Dr. Hatcher has a strong commitment to Christian higher education and especially colleges that are distinctively Baptist. “I think the ideal Baptist university would be one that proclaims and shares its heritage, one that seeks to attract

Christian scholars whose personal mission and ministry is to kindle the flame of intellectual development, with attention to the whole person,” said Hatcher. During his tenure at Anderson College, Hatcher worked with more than 130 full and part-time faculty and 55 academic programs, as well as international and honors programs. While there, the college revised its general education curriculum, secured initial teacher-education accreditation and tripled the faculty development support programs. Prior to Anderson College, Hatcher served for ten years at Georgetown College in Kentucky as professor, chair, associate academic dean and assistant vice president for academic services. There, he successfully directed the offices of enrollment management and information technology services, and he chaired a six-campus consortium agreement with the local Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant. Hatcher also previously taught for a combined 12 years at University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Carson-Newman College in Tennessee. One accomplishment of note at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington was his composition “Green and Gold,” the school fight song, which was later re-titled “Blue, Teal and Gold.” Hatcher holds an associate’s degree from Martin College, a bachelor’s degree in history from Belmont College, a master’s degree in physical education from Western Kentucky University and a doctorate in health and physical education/curriculum leadership from the George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt University. His background in physical education, history and teaching has led to extensive publishing and presentation activities. Hatcher has published on subjects from sport skills to sport history,

and his recent presentations focused on academic programs. His professional memberships include current president of the Association of Chief Academic Officers of the Southern States and current vice chair of the Consortium of Global Education. He has also served on the board of the South Carolina Tuition Grant Commission, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Midway College (KY) Enrollment Management and Human Subjects Research and the Louisiana College Self-Study. Among his many recognitions are 1995 Kentucky College & University’s Physical Educator of the Year; Fellow, Research Consortium; Who’s Who in American Education; and Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in America. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, the new provost is married to Dr. J. Gwen Hatcher, who has a doctorate in elementary education and is an alumna of Carson-Newman. The Hatchers have three daughters: Amanda, an 18-year-old freshman at Mercer University; 16-year-old Lacie; and 8year-old Callie. The Hatchers have been active members of First Baptist Church, Anderson, teaching Sunday School, serving on committees, and active in youth and Bible study groups.

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Campus Life Named Chairs and Professorships Through the generosity of friends, the university is able to award named professorships and chairs to support the scholarly work of outstanding faculty. Faculty appointments to Chairs and Professorships for 2004-05: James and Lena Hagan Chair of Church Music Dr. George Stansbury Dean, College of Fine Arts

The Hagan Chair was established to honor an outstanding professor of music and to encourage young musicians in the preparation of their calling in churches around the world.

Frank W. Mayborn Chair of Arts and Sciences Dr. Cleatus Rattan Visiting Professor of English

The Mayborn Chair was established in 1988 to honor the memory of Central Texas’ communications pioneer, Frank W. Mayborn, of Temple, and to challenge future generations of students to pursue a quality education while responding to the high and noble calling in their lives. The Mayborn Chair was previously held by retired Dr. George Musacchio. Dr. Cleatus Rattan, a noted author and poet, begins fall 2004 as a visiting professor after 35 years at Cisco Jr. College.

Janey S. Briscoe Professorship of Religion and Life Dr. Leroy Kemp Professor of Religion

Established by friends of Mrs. Janey S. Briscoe, former First Lady of Texas, this endowed professorship is awarded to an outstanding faculty member.

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Jeff Y. and Agnes McBryde Ellis Professorship of Early Childhood Education Mrs. Carolyn Allison Owens ’61 Associate Professor of Education

This Professorship was established by the estate of Mrs. Agnes McBryde Ellis of Killeen to benefit an outstanding professor of education – one who encourages students to teach and influences young lives.

Dr. Amy LeVesconte Professorship of Chemistry Dr. Dennis Dillin Professor of Chemistry

The LeVesconte Professorship was established by the estate of Ruth Y. Carroll ’56 of Athens, Texas, to honor the memory of Dr. Amy LeVesconte. Dr. LeVesconte taught in and served as chair of the Chemistry Department from 19301968. This professorship is awarded to an outstanding faculty member in chemistry.

Claude McBryde Professorship of Finance/Economics Dr. Michael Fabritius Professor of Economics/Finance

The McBryde Professorship was established by the estate of Claude McBryde of Killeen to honor an outstanding professor of finance and economics.

Dr. Christopher L. & Gertrude York Professorship of Biology Dr. Steve Alexander Professor of Biology

This Professorship was established by Dr. Christopher York, former biology department chair and professor, and his wife, Gertrude York, of Belton to honor an outstanding professor in the field of biology.

Servant Leadership Modeled in Business Courses W h a t makes taking a computer science class at UMHB different than most computer science classes? The course is taught by a professor modeling Jesus – “whose aim was not to impart information, but to make a significant change in the lives of the hearers.” Marty McMahone, assistant professor in the College of Business, was recently featured in The Southern Baptist Educator for his paper, “Servant Leadership as a Model for Christian Teaching.” Aside from teaching computer

courses, Dr. McMahone also teaches Christian Principles in Business Leadership. According to Dr. McMahone, this course goes beyond “business ethics,” and students have to “consider what would be a Christian perspective on topics like money, power, justice, multicultural workforces and faith in the workplace.” “My thesis is that Jesus’ model of servant leadership provides an approach for both integrating faith into the classroom and helping Christian educators to be better teachers,” said McMahone. Throughout the paper, he brings in classroom examples of the principles he espouses. “If I tell

students what practices and attitudes I value for the class, I need to be certain my reward system backs it up. Obviously, I cannot tell students I value their expressing their opinions, if I give better grades for those who agree with me,” said McManone. For Dr. McMahone, it is not just a paper adapted and reprinted – it is values and principles he works to incorporate day-in and day-out. And for his students, it is an added benefit of attending a Christian university. “Regardless of our field, we integrate our faith into our work when we model the approach to leadership that Jesus himself modeled,” McMahone’s paper concludes.

Nursing Alumni Honored Several graduates of the Scott & White College of Nursing were honored in June at the Scott & White Nursing Alumni Association Centennial Celebration held in Temple. The reunion theme was “A Century of Learning and Caring.” Dr. Linda Pehl, current dean, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Her topic was “From There to Here . . . Challenges and Opportunities.” The highest award given by the Alumni Association was the Distinguished Alumnus award for exemplary contributions to the nursing profession. The five recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award associated with the UMHB program were Dr. Grace Labaj, former dean and faculty member of the College of Nursing; Dr. Pamela Martin ’73,

assistant dean for undergraduate programs at UT-Tyler; Dr. Linda Hood Pehl ’73, dean of the Scott & White College of Nursing; Michael S. Beimer ’73, exercise program coordinator in the Texas Educational Extension Service at Texas A&M University; and Joyce Bingham Goza ’73, retired nursing administrator of the VA Health System in Temple. Dr. Grace Whitis, former dean, (right) presents Dr. Pamela Martin ’73 with the Distinguished The Excellence in Nursing Alumni Award. Award was also presented, and nine of the recipients were either alumni, former faculty or Mary Pat Lambden, Barbara Lyon current faculty of the UMHB Thomas ’72, Dr. Pamela Friesen, program, including Dr. Cheryl Yauk Judy Scates Hyer ’86 and Dr. ’89, Gerald Caldwell ’73, Glenda Patricia Holden-Huchton ’74. Bush, Virginia Gregg Leak ’79, Dr. UMHB LIFE

Campus Life Successful Senior Saints Summit

Fred Allen plays “Sweet Hour of Prayer” on his saw during the talent show.

Seniors attend a health fair.

More than 240 senior adults attended the four-day Senior Saints Summit in May. The conference is sponsored each year by the Office of Church Relations under the direction of Dr. Bill Muske. “It has been a wonderful conference. The presence of God’s Holy Spirit saturated the campus. Everywhere I looked, He was there. Thank you for letting us seniors be so very blessed,” said Delma Garner Jacks ’49 of Beeville. Seniors 55 years or older attended the Summit, staying on the college campus and attending worship services, seminars, Bible studies and concerts. Dr. Lester Collins, pastor emeritus of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, was the key speaker for the worship services each day, and Dr. Carol Holcomb, assistant professor for the UMHB College of Christian Studies, led the daily Bible studies.

Dr. Collins extols seniors to stay engaged in their Christian walk.

Ladies from University Heights Baptist Church in Huntsville become UMHB converts and buy matching t-shirts. L-R: Harriett Smith, Tanna Sullivan, Anita Newell Green ex ’43-’45, Nelle Eastham

Senior Saints Day Thursday, October 7, 2004 9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Theme: “Victory in Jesus: Coming Through Tragedy” Senior Saints Day is an annual event provided by the office of Church Relations of the University of Mary HardinBaylor, and is open for senior adults age 55 and above from all churches and denominations. Featuring: Rev. Roy Parker and Rev. Robert Mattson of Memorial Baptist Church, Temple, whose church experienced the tragic bus accident on Valentine Day in 2003. Colonel Jerry Curtis, USAF (retired) who spent seven years as a Prisoner of War in North Viet Nam. Rev. Frank Dearing, portraying Moses. UMHB Choirs will present a portion of their annual Broadway Spectacular.

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Registration and Cost $22 early registration if postmarked by October 1st $25 after October 1st and at the door, as available Includes all events, lunch and concert For more information or to register, contact: Church Relations (254) 295-4620 • tcrothers@umhb.edu UMHB Box 8431 900 College Street Belton, TX 76513

The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band The U.S. Army Field Band is the Army’s official touring musical organization, and one of its most entertaining subgroups, the Jazz Ambassadors, will be performing on Friday, October 22, in W.W. Walton Chapel. The Jazz Ambassadors tour annually throughout the United States and travel abroad as directed by the Secretary of the Army. Colin Mason, director of jazz ensembles at UMHB, was able to secure this prestigious group for a performance on campus. From the big band sounds of the forties to the contemporary hits of today, the members of the Jazz Ambassadors frequently present a musical program that appeals to all ages. Their unique sound and versatility have earned them international recognition.

In addition to formal public concerts, the Jazz Ambassadors frequently present clinics for high schools and colleges and perform on local and network television. In recent years, international touring has become an important part of the Field Band’s mission. The Jazz Ambassadors completed a month-long tour of the Republic of India in April of 1989. In July 1989, the band toured six countries in Europe and had the honor of performing at four

Where: W.W. Walton Chapel When: 7:30 p.m. Friday October 22 Cost: Free (tickets required) (254) 295-5150 of the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals. The Jazz Ambassadors were the first military band to perform on the main stage at the famed Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. In 1990, the Jazz Ambassadors appeared at the worldfamous Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island. They performed in Tokyo, Japan, in 1993 for the grand opening of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society. In May 1995, the band was invited to perform at the New York-Brussells Jazz Rally with Jean “Toots” Thielemans as guest artist. The concert will be part of Homecoming festivities and will be free admission, but due to limited seating, tickets are required, call (254) 295-5150.

The World Classroom

Standing in the Plaza Mayor in Madrid are (L-R) Debbie King, Marie Ebeling, Ariel Ebeling, Rachel Allen, Ashlee King, Dr. Jim King, Heath Haverland, Jesus Perez, Missy Craft, Jodi Motszko, and kneeling in front Jonathan King and Jimmy Carter.

Two business classes traveled to Spain and France during July for an in-depth micro-enterprise (small business) study led by Dean of the College of Business Jim King. Their 14-day tour started with a visit to the Commercial Services Division of the U.S. Embassy in Madrid for a briefing on business in Spain, including effects of the Euro and terrorism on business. In both countries, students interviewed owners of small businesses. Most of the microenterprise owners were immigrants from Senegal and Morocco. These

interviews gave students a first-hand look at the difficulties of conducting business in a foreign country. “What I gained the most was getting to know the customs and traditions that Spain and France have in doing business. In the Spanish culture, they really want to get to know you before doing business [with you],” said Jesus Perez, a senior business major from Belton. According to Dr. King, the study provided a mix of cultural and marketing insight for upper-level business majors.

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Campus Life Gary Assumes Directorship of UMHB Conservatory Jonathan M. Gary was named director of Conservatory of Music July 1. He replaced Deborah Jones who has assumed a full-time position in the department of music in the College of Fine Arts. Gary has been with the university for the past four years as the assistant director of the Conservatory, teaching studio piano and Kindermusik, as well as serving as “lead teacher” in piano. In addition, he taught for six years as an adjunct professor in French for the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. More than 500 children are

currently enrolled in the Conservatory, which began in 1997 with 88 children. The Conservatory includes four children’s choirs, three youth orchestras, five levels of Kindermusik and private music lessons in piano, voice, strings, wind instruments, percussion and guitar. Before coming to UMHB, Mr. Gary served as the director of the EOAC Waco Charter School After-School Program and Arts Institute in Waco. He received a bachelor of music degree in piano performance from Ouachita Baptist University. He studied for two years at Stanislaw Moniuski Academy of Music in Gdansk, Poland. Mr. Gary completed the master of music degree in piano

performance and pedagogy at Baylor University’s School of Music, where he was a student of Professor Jane Abbott-Kirk. While at Baylor University, Mr. Gary was awarded the Music Teachers National Association STAR Award. Mr. Gary has performed as a soloist and accompanist in Guadeloupe, Poland, Germany, France, and the United States. Mr. Gary is a licensed Kindermusik Educator and an active member of the Central Texas Music Teachers Association, National Guild of Piano Teachers. His wife, Emily, is an adjunct instructor and accompanist in the Department of Music at UMHB.

Summer Camps New Faculty

Children from the community were involved in a variety of summer activities on campus as summer camps got underway. Chem Camp, as usual, was filled to capacity. Children were active in music, arts, reading, and sports camps.

The university welcomes several new faculty for the fall: Dr. Edwin F. Armstrong Computer Science Dr. Courtney Burken Exercise & Sport Science Ms. Cathleen N. Early Biology Ms. Tawny J. Lamb Computer Science Dr. Mary Z. Last Computer Information Systems Area 4 th and 5 th grade children conducting chemical experiments during Chem Camp.

Stephanie Royal shows off her collage she created while attending the Word & Images Art Camp.

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Ms. Leigh A. Shaver College of Nursing

Providing a Win–Win Several students recently gained valuable and practical experience through the Career Services internship program. According to Don Owens, director of career services, these opportunities provide a win–win for students and employers.

Emily Price ’04 participated in the spring marketing internship at Harvest Technologies in Belton. According to Ron Clemons ’89, Harvest Technologies marketing director, “The internship program has been a great source for creative assistance while providing a training site for marketing majors.”

Amanda Day Hill ’04, a finance/ economics major, completed her senior internship at Morgan Stanley Investments Services in Temple. “The internship at Morgan Stanley helped me in the way I view the financial services industry, and it enhanced my marketability upon graduation,” said Hill.

Job Fairs Targeted to Meet Your Needs October 5 Business & Technology Job Fair 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Meg Ciceri ’03, (left) was hired by the McLane Company Corporate Internal Audit department after completing an accounting internship. Current student Shannon Smith, (right) filled the accounting intern position after Meg. Connie Henderson, internal auditor for McLane’s said the career internships have been a great fit for their department.

January 25 Liberal Arts Career Focus 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

October 19 Teachers Job Fair 2:30-4:30 p.m.

February 1 Summer Jobs & Internship Fair Shelton Theater 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

October 26 Nursing & Health Job Fair 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

February 15 Nursing & Health Job Fair 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

All job fairs are held in the Lord Conference Center of the Parker Academic Center except where noted. For more information contact: Don Owens, Career Services (254) 295-4691 • dowens@umhb.edu

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Athletic Life Family Reunion on the Links The UMHB Spring Invitational Golf Tournament was more than the season opener for one player this year—for Travis Funk, it turned into a family reunion. Travis Funk ’04, then a senior from Hobbs, New Mexico, was playing for the Crusaders; his older brother, Ross Funk ’02, head golf coach for College of the Southwest in Hobbs, was coaching the men’s and women’s teams; and their father, John, was on hand as a spectator. According to Travis, it has always been a relief for him to have his dad attending tournaments, and this tournament was unique. “It would be harder [to play] without him there, and to have Ross there coaching and supporting me was special. It was kind of a family affair,” said Travis. Ross graduated with degrees in psychology and exercise and sports

Travis Funk (left) gets a few words of advice from his dad, Jack, during the tournament.

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science. He also met his wife, Christi, at UMHB. “It was such a neat experience,” said Ross. “Our parents have always been supportive, and it was really great to have him here watching me coach and my brother play, giving both of us his support.” Travis graduated in May of 2004 with a degree in finance and economics. He capped his career by being named UMHB Senior Male Athlete of the Year, and he married the Ross Funk former Melissa McCullough (current student) in July. In the tournament, Travis finished in a tie for 19th and helped lead the Crusaders to the team championship. The College of the Southwest men’s team tied for seventh, and the women were eighth. But the memories of the tournament and UMHB’s impact on the Funk family will last long after the scores are forgotten. “I had such an amazing time at UMHB,” Travis said. “With the people, professors and teammates I met and got to know, I just cherish that time.”

coaching a College of the Southwest golfer.

“It’s hard for me to put into words what UMHB has meant to my family,” Ross said. “We have so many great memories and met so many great people.” Ross will return to UMHB this fall when he brings the College of the Southwest golf teams to the Fall Invitational Tournament. John will also return, even though for the first time in four years, he will not have a son playing in the tournament. “For us to find UMHB, I really feel like it was God leading us,” John said. “I just feel so proud that both of my sons had a chance to play at UMHB and have someone like Coach Randy Mann for a mentor. UMHB really cares about each and every student. I saw that with my boys and think that is very special. It will be different this fall, but it will still be special because of my family’s relationship with the university and all of the people there.”

GE T IN AME THE G VOLLEYBALL

DATE 09/02 09/10 09/11 09/15 09/17 09/18 09/22 09/24 09/25 09/29 10/01 10/02 10/06 10/08 10/08 10/09 10/09 10/12 10/14 10/16 10/20 10/23 10/23 10/29 10/30

OPPONENT @ McMurry Tri-Match @ Austin College @ Austin College @ Concordia* @ Southwestern Tournament @ Southwestern Tournament @ Schreiner University* @ Howard Payne University* @ Sul Ross State University* @ Texas Lutheran University* @ McMurry University* @ Hardin-Simmons University* @ Schreiner University* @ Concordia @ Concordia @ Concordia @ Concordia @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Howard Payne University* @ Sul Ross State University* @ Concordia University* @ UT Dallas @ UT Dallas @ McMurry University* @ Hardin-Simmons University*

TIME TBA TBA TBA 7:00 TBA TBA 7:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 7:00 12:00 7:00 2:30 7:30 12:30 5:30 7:00 7:00 11:00 7:00 11:00 1:30 7:00 11:00

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DATE 11/19 11/20 11/23 11/27 11/29 12/2 12/4 12/16 12/18 1/6 1/8 1/11 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/22 1/27 1/29 2/3 2/5 2/8 2/10 2/12 2/17 2/19

OPPONENT @ Centre College @ Centre College @ Trinity @ Austin College* @ University of the Ozarks* @ Mississippi College* @ Louisiana College* @ UT-Dallas* @ UT-Tyler* @ LeTourneauUniversity* @ East Texas Baptist University* @ Concordia University* @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Schreiner University* @ McMurry University* @ Hardin-Simmons University* @ Howard Payne University* @ Sul Ross State University* @ Howard Payne University* @ Sul Ross State University* @ Concordia University* @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Schreiner University* @ McMurry University* @ Hardin-Simmons University*

TIME 5:00 1:00/3:00 7:00 1:00 5:30 5:30 1:00 5:30 1:00 5:30 1:00 7:00 5:30 1:00 5:30 1:00 5:30 1:00 5:30 1:00 TBA 5:30 1:00 5:30 1:00

For Football, see Calendar of Events, Page 2. *Indicates American Southwest Conference Games

MEN’S SOCCER DATE 8/28 9/1 9/4 9/7 9/11 9/17 9/18 9/22 9/24 9/30 10/2 10/8 10/9 10/15 10/16 10/22 10/23 10/29 10/30

OPPONENT @ Huston-Tillotson @ Dallas Baptist University @ Alumni @ University of Dallas @ U.T.-Permian Basin @ Hardin-Simmons University* @ McMurry University* @ Southwest Assemblies of God @ Concordia Univ. – Austin* @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Schreiner University* @ East Texas Baptist University* @ LeTourneau University* @ U.T.-Dallas* @ U.T.-Tyler* @ Austin College* @ University of the Ozarks* @ Mississippi College* @ Louisiana College*

DATE 9/1 9/7 9/11 9/17 9/18 9/24 9/30 10/2 10/8 10/9 10/15 10/16 10/22 10/23 10/29 10/30

OPPONENT @ Dallas Baptist University @ University of Dallas @ U.T.-Permian Basin @ Hardin-Simmons University* @ McMurry University* @ Concordia University* @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Schreiner University* @ East Texas Baptist University* @ LeTourneau University* @ U.T.-Dallas* @ U.T.-Tyler* @ Austin College* @ University of the Ozarks* @ Mississippi College* @ Louisiana College*

TIME 4:00 5:00 4:00 5:00 3:00 7:00 4:00 4:30 8:00 4:00 3:00 4:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 1:00 3:00 3:00 3:00

WOMEN’S SOCCER TIME 7:00 3:00 1:00 5:00 2:00 6:00 2:00 1:00 2:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 3:00 1:00 1:00 1:00

MEN’S BASKETBALL DATE 11/19 11/20 11/27 11/29 12/2 12/4 12/16 12/18 1/1 1/4 1/6 1/8 1/13 1/15 1/18 1/20 1/22 1/27 1/29 2/3 2/5 2/10 2/12 2/17 2/19

OPPONENT @ Austin College @ Austin College @ Austin College @ University of the Ozarks @ Mississippi College @ Louisiana College @ UT-Dallas @ UT-Tyler @ Southwestern University @ Concordia University* @ LeTourneau University @ East Texas Baptist University @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Schreiner University* @ Concordia University* @ McMurry University* @ Hardin-Simmons University* @ Howard Payne University* @ Sul Ross State University* @ Howard Payne University* @ Sul Ross State University* @ Texas Lutheran University* @ Schreiner University* @ McMurry University* @ Hardin-Simmons University*

TIME 6:00 5:00 3:00 7:30 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 2:00 7:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 7:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00 7:30 3:00

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We saved you a SEAT! The campus is expanding. New facilities are being added. Join in the excitement! Commemorate your time at Mary Hardin-Baylor in a tangible way. Imprint your name or the name of someone special on a stadium seat in one of the new athletic complexes — the new Mayborn Campus Center, the new Red Murff Baseball Field, or the new Dee Dillon Softball Field. The Mayborn Campus Center, currently under construction, will become the hub of student and community activities on campus. This 110,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility will include an arena/special events center with seating for nearly 2,500 people. The stadium seating in this arena is available for naming opportunities. The Red Murff Baseball Field and the Dee Dillon Softball Field have been moved to the Crusader SportsPlex. Both include stadium seats which are also available for naming opportunities. You can name a chair with a tax deductible gift of $250. You may name additional chairs in honor of classmates, family members or friends. Your name (or the names of those you honor) will be prominently displayed on each chair. Name a chair today! Use this form, or order online at www.umhb.edu/seats.

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Photocopy this form to order more seats or order online www.umhb.edu/seats UMHB Chairs • UMHB Box 8433 • 900 College Street • Belton, Texas 76513 (Naming a seat does not guarantee a reserved seat at events.)

Philanthropy McKibben Endowed Scholarship Friends and family of Dr. and Mrs. B.G. McKibben attended the dedication ceremony of the Dr. Byron G. McKibben and Mrs. Lillian Herbelin McKibben Tomorrow’s Leaders Endowed Scholarship in June. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Endowed Scholarship was established by the Temple-based ForeSight Foundation to honor the late Dr. and Mrs. B.G. McKibben of Temple, Texas. The scholarship will provide educational funds in perpetuity for nursing students. A minimum of $100,000 is required to establish a Tomorrow’s Leaders Endowed Scholarship at the university.

The ForeSight Foundation is a family foundation begun by Virginia McKibben, her eldest daughter, Ginger Jones, and her husband, Alan. Board members of the foundation are the Jones’ children, Steven and Jennifer, and Steven’s wife, Colleen. Mrs. Virginia McKibben and Dr. Bawcom unveil the plaque. Even though the McKibbens did not attend Mary Hardin-Baylor, the values of faith, initiative and especially education were prized by them. This scholarship is meant to inspire and support others whose reach, for the moment, may exceed their grasp.

Planned Giving On-Line With so many questions about how to make planned gifts, the university now offers a Planned Giving page on the university web site. The new site will offer additional information on the benefits of planned giving — savings on your current income taxes, better control of your estate and reduced taxes for your heirs. Check out the new site to find out more about how preferential tax treatments associated with planned gifts can help you maximize the benefits of your charitable contributions. You can provide current

or future support to UMHB for capital projects, endowed faculty chairs, student scholarships, and other areas of interest by taking advantage of gifting techniques that are consistent with your financial and estate planning needs. Visit www.umhb.edu and go to “Giving to UMHB” to find more information online about life income gifts, bequests, gift of home or retained life estate, retirement plans, life insurance, charitable lead trusts, securities and how to join the Legacy Club.

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Hands and Feet: Student Servants by Abbey Nelson Summer Intern

alking through streets of garbage and working with the crippled living on rotted-out floors, students served as missionaries in extreme conditions all over the world. More than 120 student-missionaries are striving to be the hands and feet of Christ during their summer semester. Students have learned, like senior professional studies major Christy Crothers that “to serve is not a burden, but to serve is an opportunity to do the work of the kingdom.” Students are spending weeks and months serving people from different tribes, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds to share the good news of Christ. Not only did UMHB students travel across the United States, but they also went to many places around the

world, including dangerous areas, such as Iraq. Crothers was in the Philippines all summer, and she worked with the poorest of the poor on a small island called Isla Verde. The islanders live in crowded houses that stand on stilts above the ground, and children run naked through mounds of mud and trash they call streets. She told of smelling the fumes of sewage, negotiating her steps through garbage, and seeing the starving children – the outcasts of society. “Growing up in a western church, I was always taught that as I do good things on earth, such as giving

...not looking for a reward, but just want to be an extension of the hands and feet of Christ...

Filipino children gather around Christy Crothers for a moment in the spotlight.

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things to the poor or serving, that the Lord will reward me for that,” said Crothers. “But in the Philippines, I learned from a group of servants [the missionary family with whom she served] that they are not looking for a reward, but just want to be an extension of the hands and feet of Christ to a people that has been rejected by society.” For Crothers, it was not a burden to serve in such conditions, and no reward was necessary. Ann Harris, a nursing student, traveled to Ethiopia for a summer medical mission trip. “It was about four years ago when I decided that I didn’t want there to be any separation between my career as a nurse and my ministry to the Lord,” she said. Through her experiences this summer and in past mission trips, she said God has shown her how He sees people and their needs. Above all, Harris has learned to

“trust and lean on God in order to bring Him glory and be effective for His kingdom.” Kimberly Millsap, a senior education major, was in Chicago for ten weeks helping two churches with the North American Mission Board. She was helping Chicagoland Community Church develop a “ministry that will minister to young urban professionals.” After she graduates, Kimberly plans to be involved with the IMB (International Mission Board) Journeyman program. Courtney Morrical has encompassed the gift of servanthood throughout her mission experience. “I have learned that by serving with all of my heart, even when I feel like I can’t go on, God will give me a joy and a peace that I can find nowhere else.” Morrical worked with the Summer Missions Team (SMT) at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center. Students from various colleges from Texas to the country of Columbia were involved.

Highland Lakes Camp support staff poses on the slide they installed on the playground. From top of slide: Lindsay Clemens, UMHB transfer student; Kristi Smith, UMHB student; Ashley Norris, Howard Payne student; Kelli Howard, Wayland Baptist student; Krysta Bannister, UMHB student; Courtney Morrical, UMHB student; Kaia Jennings, Abilene Christian student; Emily Powdrill, Sam Houston State student. Standing on the ground (LR): Josh Jones, UMHB student; Tracy Tutt, support staff supervisor; Christine Taylor, support staff assistant supervisor; and Frisco Formaggio, Howard Payne student.

The team began each day at 5:00 a.m. and ended at midnight, but they found that even though they were exhausted, being a servant was a way of life and not just during their camps. After her mission work in Edinburgh, Scotland, freshman education major Jessica Heaton spoke of her realization that only God can grow the seeds she planted.

Jessica Heaton poses with children in Edinburgh, Scotland, school.

“We came across students of many different nationalities and backgrounds, but with a common emptiness in their lives . . . only God can change their hearts and bring growth,” Heaton said. People’s lives were being touched by the servanthood of these missionaries. Crothers said once when she was leaving a Filipino home, a woman called out and asked her to pray for her. The woman was very old, crippled and unable to walk; the clothing she wore barely covered her body and she had no teeth. “She held my hand very tightly as I prayed…[and] she thanked me after I prayed for her,” said Crothers. Christy wears a bracelet with a quote by Mother Teresa – “We can do no great things, only small things with love.” And of her work in the Philippines, Crothers says, “The people I worked with were ministering to the poorest of the poor, the rejects, the outcasts. . . I served alongside of ‘Mother Teresa’ each day, and it was an honor.” These student-missionaries were not trying to earn something; they were trying to be the hands and feet of Christ.

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ALUMNI PROFILE: Michael Alford ’99

ix months following the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, Michael Alford, like many others, was so moved by the tragic events of 9/11, he went to “pay homage to the brave men and women who gave their lives on that day.” Touched by what he saw, Michael decided to create a photographic essay focused primarily on people’s reactions to the site and the impromptu memorials left to loved ones. Four hundred photos and a few sketches later, Michael’s work, “Remember the Heroes,” began to

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attract international attention and is now on a world tour for thousands to see. Currently living in El Paso with his wife, Jackie, and daughters Ashley, Hanna and Taylor-Grace, Michael says his photo essay started as a personal journey. “I knew the photos would be special to me, but I didn’t realize what an impact they would have on others. It wasn’t until I got back to El Paso that I knew there was something ‘magic’ about the whole body of work.” According to Michael, his observations and site drawings

spawned a series of eleven paintings, which took nearly a year to complete. “It was during that time that I heard about the city of El Paso planning a citywide memorial for the one-year anniversary of 9/11, and I was invited to exhibit the series, ‘Remember the Heroes.’” Some 20,000 people went to the event, and more than 6,000 people visited Michael’s exhibit. That was the beginning of the art exhibition tour, but Michael’s journey with art began many years earlier. Michael has had a love for art all of his life, and according to him, obtaining an art degree from Mary

Hardin-Baylor became a catalyst. “From my earliest memory of picking up a crayon and scribbling on paper or a nearby wall, I have always been an artist. Regardless of what career path I thought I should pursue, life has had a funny way of leading me back to art, and UMHB was a turning point for me artistically.” Going to college wasn’t easy for Michael as a “thirty-something exmilitary professional soldier.” He spent 12 years in the United States Air Force special operations community and was medically retired as a Persian Gulf Veteran. Shortly after entering UMHB, he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. “This proved to be a pivotal moment in my life, and I knew it would either make me or break me.” According to Michael, UMHB art instructors made a lasting impression on him. “The structured art environment forced me to work and view things in a different light. Department chairman Hershall Seals and instructors like John Hancock made lasting impressions on me, and I am now glad to call them friends.” Michael’s art series tour started in the El Paso area where it was exhibited at The Art Junction, The Glass Gallery, The University of

Texas - El Paso, and The Camino Real Hotel. “Remember the Heroes” is currently on display in Montevideo, Uruguay, for a September 11, 2004, exhibition. In November 2003, Michael met the president of the World Trade Center Conference, Professor Nelson Pilosof, who saw his work in El Paso. “President Pilosof told me that the panel of six South American Ambassadors, numerous Consulate Generals, and other dignitaries requested the exhibition be sent to the World Trade Center in Montevideo, Uruguay, for the first ceremonial exhibition of the World Trade Center/Montevideo Art Gallery opening on September 11, 2004.” Following the trip to Uruguay, the exhibit will travel to the British Consulate in Houston and then to the British Embassy in Montreal, Canada. Three works from the series will be submitted to the National Memorial Museum in New York through the World Trade Center Foundation. The World Trade Center, El Paso/ Juarez, established its first international gallery, and Michael was asked to help name the gallery and serve as artistic advisor for exhibitions.

The World Trade Center chose Michael’s title, “Unity Gallery,” because, according to Michael, “art can unify people regardless of your race, age, geographic origin, or whatever language you speak.” “Remember the Heroes” was the first exhibit featured in The Unity Gallery/ WTC. Michael is an active member of the visual arts community in El Paso. He is chairman of the “Arts International,” the largest international juried art exhibit in Texas, open to artists in seven states and two countries. In December, he will become president of the El Paso Art Association. Today, Michael continues to return to “Ground Zero” to follow the progress and continue his photo essay. “I will continue to follow its progress and document it through this ongoing body of work. As a contemporary artist, I will continue to exhibit paintings, sculptures and photographs when and where I can.” Michael is currently completing his next body of work, “Remembering the Heros; The Rebuilding.” Twenty percent of any proceeds generated from the series benefits the World Trade Center/Unity Fund. For more information about Michael’s exhibits, contact him at Artworx5150@aol.com.

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Alumni Life Alumni Life received April 16, 2004, through July 16, 2004.

1930s Jeannette Kelley ’76 Alumni Association President

UMHB. Pictured are Pat, Mrs. Sandman and Lucy. Lucy may be reached at 1857 11 th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122 or Joyful12@jsp.net, and Pat may be reached at 2360 E. Stage Coach Rd, Killeen, TX 76542 or patlshannon@yahoo.com.

Class of ’54! It’s the big one! Our 50th class reunion! Join us to celebrate this event!

In just a few short weeks we will celebrate Fall Homecoming. This year’s theme is “UMHB…Coming Home!” We want to encourage you to do just that…come home! Just as no family reunion is complete when members of the family are absent, our homecoming will not be complete without you. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities. In the center of this magazine you will find a complete schedule of events, along with the registration form. We look forward to seeing each of you on October 22-24, 2004, as UMHB comes home. We are also looking forward to seeing many of you at the annual Alumni and Friends Dinner during the annual meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, November 8, at the San Antonio Convention Center. If you live in the San Antonio area, or if you are going to be participating in the convention, please make plans to attend. In addition to a good meal and great fellowship, we will be entertained by One Voice from our very own College of Fine Arts. Please call the Alumni Office for reservations or for more information. Included in this issue of UMHB Life is a complimentary UMHB Alumni window decal. It is our hope that you will display this on your vehicle, helping to spread the word about UMHB. You play a vital role in spreading the news about the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Continue to tell your friends and your family about the impact this university had on your life, and encourage those seeking a Christ-centered education to consider making UMHB their school of choice. God bless you. It is my joy and honor to serve you and our beloved university.

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Mabyl “Stuffy” Hollis ’33 (right) recently visited with G i n n y Herndon Keith ’33, reminiscing about their days at MHB. They were not only classmates from ’31-’34, but also worked together in the Alumni Association. Stuffy served as the first full-time Alumnae secretary from 1957-1971, and Ginny served as president of the Alumni Association from 1972-1978. Also present at the reunion were Martha Smirl Cooper ’51, president of the Alumni Association the last three years that Stuffy was at the university, and Betty Sue Craven Beebe ’61, Alumni Director from 1981-2003.

1940s Eva Slover Sanderlin ’45 recently published her fourth book, Faith on the Frontier: The History of Emmanuel Lutheran Church (of Knippa). The book was written in conjunction with the church’s 100 th anniversary. Eva may be reached at P.O. Box 189, Knippa, TX 78870 or sanderlinfarms@aciglobal.com.

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Lucy Lin Hom ’53 and Pat Lockridge Shannon ’53 were sight-seeing at the Coit Tower on a recent trip that Pat took to visit Lucy in San Francisco when they ran into a c o u p l e f r o m C y p r e s s , Te x a s . When Lucy told the couple that she and Pat had graduated from Mary Hardin-Baylor some fifty years ago, they exclaimed that their two daughters, Miranda and Mallory Sandman, are current students at

Class of ’59 It’s our 45 th reunion! Come home to MHB and reminisce with good friends!

1960s Ruby Otto Kite ’63 and her husband, Billy, have just completed an interim pastorate at a church near Portland, Maine. They may b e r e a c h e d a t P. O. B o x 5 0 1 4 , Russellville, AR 72811 or kite@cei.net.

Class of ’64 Join your classmates to celebrate your 40th class reunion! Joan Barnes Brace ’66 retired in May 2003 after 29 years of teaching in the Texas public schools. She spent the last 26 years teaching kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students in Galena Park ISD. Joan is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments and would enjoy hearing from classmates. She and her husband, Charles, may be reached at 25702 Parkway Dr., Huffman, TX 77336 or joanbrace@aol.com.

Class of ’69 Our 35th class reunion is here! Come join the celebration at Homecoming 2004!

1970s Brenda Michalka Williams ’71 recently received the Temple Daily Telegram Partners in Education Golden Apple Award. She has taught school for 31 years and is currently teaching 6th and 7 th grade history at Rogers Middle School. Brenda may be reached at P.O. Box 443, Rogers, TX 76569. Roy Finney ’72 is the director of choral activities at Temple College. For 20 years, he taught music at Belton High School, conducted over 30 Broadway musicals and has been a region choir director. Roy may be reached at 806 Estate Dr., Belton, TX 76513. Phyllis Speed ex ’73-’76 is an attorney in a practice limited to probate, estate planning and tax. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Baylor University and is working toward a Master of Laws degree in taxation. She may be reached at 2000 E. Lamar, Suite 600, Arlington, TX 76006 or pspeed@airmail.net.

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Alumni and friends from New York and the northeastern states met for lunch and fellowship in Manhattan on May 15, 2004. Front row (L–R): Grace Y. Sheo, Sneza Mladenova, Anita Mladenova Kozenska ’01, Shari Shipp Goforth ’92, Annie Chang Tsang ’63, Isabelle Pettigrew Drach ’41-’42 and Harry Tsang. Back row: James Li (Hon.), Helen Min-Yen Shao ’63, Jovce Mladenova, George Kozenska, Betty Sue Craven Beebe ’61, Tom Goforth ’90, President Jerry Bawcom (Hon.), First Lady Vicky Bawcom (Hon.) and Amy Bawcom ’93. Also attending were Crestwell Munnings ’64 and his daughter Cris.

It’s time for our 30 th class reunion! Don’t miss out on the fun! Eddie ’75 and Debbie Odom Cox ’73 have returned to the United States after ten years in France and 11 years in Germany. Eddie is the director of the International Mission Board’s International Prayer Strategy Office in Richmond, VA. Debbie serves as a volunteer in the same office. They may be reached at 9220 Kings Charter Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23116 or ECox@imb.org. Gloria Mattson Huerta ’75 is a family nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist working in southern California. She may be reached at 4326 Countrydale Rd., Riverside, CA 92525 or emsfnp@yahoo.com. Roxanne Fitz Keener ’75 is teaching in the vocational nursing department at Temple College. She has 28 years of experience in nursing and has worked part-time as an adjunct faculty member at Temple College. Roxanne may be r e a c h e d a t 2 0 1 0 A z a l e a D r. , Temple, TX 76502.

Class of ’79 Your 25th class reunion is here! Make plans to meet with friends at MHB for Homecoming 2004. Alan Jones ’79 is an advanced placement instructor in government and economics at W.E. Boswell Senior High School in Fort Worth. He may be reached at 400 Palo Duro Cir., Saginaw, TX 76179 or aldeb@flash.net. Linda Worley Scroggins ’79 is a teacher in the Fort Worth ISD, where she has taught for 25 years. She may be reached at 2925 Bourbon Street, Ft. Worth, TX 76123.

1980s Nelida Aguilar ’80 is director of human resources at Navarro College in Corsicana. She may be reached at 3016 View Lane, Corsicana, TX 75110 or nelida.aguilar@navarrocollege.edu.

Diane Williams Wacker ’81 is a project manager with the Philippine Reform Project. She may be reached at 10820 Olympia Fields Loop, Austin, TX 78747 or dwacker@mydestiny.net. John Cannon ’83 is the senior pastor at Harvest Fellowship Community Church in San Antonio, where he had previously served as senior associate pastor. His most recent assignment was senior pastor at Grace Church in Lakeland, FL. John, his wife, Lisa, and two daughters, Rachel and Morgan, may be reached at Harvest Fellowship, 1270 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78232 or johnc@harvestfellowship.org. Judith Adrian Weiskopf ’83 is a science specialist at a small private school near Beverly Hills, CA, teaching 4 th - 6 th grade science. Judith and her husband, John, may be reached at 1001 3rd St., Apt. 102, Santa Monica, CA 90403 or cormoraunt@aol.com.

Class of ’84 It’s been 20 years since graduation. Join your classmates for fun and reminiscing at Homecoming 2004! Jane Watson Daugherty ’84 retired from Bartlett ISD in June 2000. She may be reached at 8530 Shumock Ave., North Port, FL 34287 or jd102239@aol.com. Marsha Taggart ’84 was presented the National Combined Councils of Nursing Award for Dedication to Service by the Indian Health Service. For the last several years, she has been serving Native Americans on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Marsha may be reached at P.O. Box 1209, Riverton, WY, 82501. Cheryl Kolls Dowell ’88 works with Texas Parks and Wildlife in the Wildlife Division District 1 office in Alpine. She may be reached at 603 N. Cherry, Alpine, TX 79830 or cdowell@overland.net.

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Alumni Life Class of ’89 Join us for our 15th class reunion! Brad Freeman ’89 is the director of sports outreach for Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano and head boy’s basketball coach for Prestonwood Christian Academy. He may be reached at 930 Meadow Mead Dr., Allen, TX 75002 or bfreeman@prestonwood.org. Dana Andrews Revis ’89 lives in Katy where her husband, Gary, is director of media and communications at Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston. Dana, Gary and their daughters, Sarah and Ann Marie, may be reached at 3747 Garden Green Trl., Katy, TX 77449 or drevis@houson.rr.com.

John Loughlin ’91 has completed the coursework for his doctorate in music theory at the University of Texas at Austin. John, his wife, Holly, and their two-year old daughter, Murren, may be reached at 601 Twin Oaks Dr., #506, Temple, TX 76504 or hcmnjl@vvm.com. Lori Harper Mitchell ’93 teaches third grade in Cy-Fair ISD and her husband, Rocky, is a Farmers Insurance producer. They may be reached at 16038 Luxembourg St., Houston, TX 77070 or lori.mitchell@cfisd.net.

Class of ’94 It’s our 10th reunion! Come join the celebration!

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Sabrina Hanks Freeland ’90 lives in Youngsville, NC, where her husband, Brent, is a chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America. Sabrina, Brent and their children, Hannah and Brock, may be reached a t 9 5 B e a v e r R i d g e D r. , Yo u n g s v i l l e , N C 2 7 5 9 6 o r freelands96@yahoo.com. Ted Hollister ’90 is a developer and webmaster for RIMSS Software Company in San Antonio. He may be reached at 2285 Sandy Elm Rd., LaVernia, TX 78121 or tedhol@lvbears.net. Gary Mathis ’90 is serving as the special ministries coordinator for the Charleston Baptist Association and will continue to serve as a missionary through the North American Mission Board, SBC. Gary, his wife, Sandra Skinner Mathis ’90, and their son, Zachary, may be reached at 311 Catawba Dr., Summerville, SC 29483 or mathis@charlestonbaptist.net.

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Kelly L. White ’94, HMC, receives recognition from Vice Admiral John G. Cotton, Commander, Naval Reserve Force. Kelly represented the Pacific Fleet as a finalist for the 2004 Commander Naval Reserve Force Reserve Sailor of the Year. He recently returned from 10 months serving in Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has resumed his position of director of environmental, health & safety/risk management at Del Mar College. His wife, Sharon Beebe White ’92, is director of marketing & business development for a contract security firm. Kelly, Sharon and their son, Jacob Daniel, may be reached at 4930 Valley Mill Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413. Brent Jackson ’95 is a production technician for Allergan in Waco. He may be reached at 1201 Campbelton St., Waco, TX 76705 or revenant29@yahoo.com. Marcia Oliveira ’95 is the head coach of the Sam Houston State women’s soccer team and this past spring, served as the U.S. representative for the Brazilian women’s national team as they toured the United States. She may be reached at 10 Hickory Hollow, Huntsville, TX 77320.

Darlene Reed Santee ’96 is an admissions counselor/recruiter at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Social Work. The spring publication of Social Work News reported that the admissions staff received the Graduate Recruiting Award for summer 2004 for growth in applications. Darlene may be reached at 112 Lamar Dr., Hillsboro, TX 76645. Joshua Ezagui ’97 is a controller with McLane/SunWest-Southern California. Joshua and his wife, Julie Lewis Ezagui ’94, may be reached at 12516 W. Llano Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 or ezbirdie@juno.com. Martin Valko ’97 received his LLM (Master of Laws) degree with an emphasis on international transactions from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. His wife, Martina Moravcova, a two-time swimming silver medalist from the Sydney Olympics, participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. They may be reached at 5200 Martel Ave., Apt. 1 0 D, D a l l a s , T X 7 5 2 0 6 o r martinvalko@hotmail.com. Jennifer Shields Erskine ’98 is an environmental investigator for the State of Texas. Jennifer, her husband, Mark, and their daughter, Hana Renee, may be reached at 11 Red Squirrel Ln., Belton, TX 76513 or jerskine@tceq.state.tx.us.

Class of ’99 Come see old friends as we celebrate our 5th reunion!

Dione Babbitt Adams ’99 and her husband, Ben, are serving a twoyear term working in a school for American juvenile delinquents in the Dominican Republic. They may be reached at P.O. Box 24770-ecdr, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 or adamsinthedr@hotmail.com. Brian Guenther ’99 is director of aquatics/programming at Highland Lakes Camp & Conference Center. He and his wife, Christy Carraway Guenther ’99, may be reached at 5902 Pace Bend Road North #9, Spicewood, TX 78669. Collin McAvoy ’99 is working in the funds accounting division with Bank of America in Dallas while working on his MBA at the University of Texas at Dallas. He may be reached at 6041 Village Bend Dr., #905, Dallas, TX 75206 or collin.r.mcavoy@bankofamerica.com. Holly Vaughn ’99 is a theater arts and speech teacher at Belton Junior High School. She may be reached at 505 Neil St., Belton, TX 76513 or hollyerinvaughn@hotmail.com.

2000s J.D. Allen ’00 received his Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in theology from George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in May. He is currently in the residency program at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, working toward becoming a licensed chaplain. J.D. is also part of a church-planting effort in The Colony, TX. He may be reached at 2912 Harkness Dr., Plano, TX 75093 or J_Allen@baylor.edu.

Proposed Changes to the Alumni Association Constitution and By-Laws As we continue striving to serve you and our everchanging university, the Alumni Board of Directors has met and is proposing some changes to our constitution and by-laws. At our annual meeting during the Homecoming Banquet on October 23, the association will be asked to vote on the proposed changes. You may view the current documents along with the proposed changes by logging on to the alumni web site, or you may request a copy to be mailed to you from the Alumni Office for your review. Direct any questions to the Alumni Office at 254-295-4599.

Colleen Crisp Benefield ’00 is an interagency liaison in the Criminal Justice Division of the office of Governor Rick Perry. Her husband, Josh Benefield ’00, is a senior financial analyst at Dell Financial Services. They may be reached at 2221 Margalene Way, Austin, TX 78728 or captaincrisp@juno.com. Leana Wooton McEachern ’00 is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley. She may be reached at 2220 Chapman Dr., Carrollton, TX 75010 or leanalynn@hotmail.com. Chris Allman ’01 is a producer at ESPN Radio in Waco. He may be reached at 1101 N. Wall St., Belton, TX 76513 or chris@espnaustin.com. Crystal Small Ussery ’01 is teaching kindergarten at Mackey Elementary School in Mesquite ISD. She may be reached at 2704 Independence Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150 or crystalussery@comcast.net. Kristy Tyler Lohr ’01, MA ’04, is an assessment therapist at MHMR in Waco. Kristy and her husband, Tim Lohr ’04, may be reached at 404 S. Fryers Creek Cir., #1215, Temple, TX 76504. Anita Williams ’01 is a social worker at Wellington Place Nursing Center in Temple. She may be reached at 2709 Hezekiah Dr., Killeen, TX 76542 or anitawilliams@aol.com.

Class of ’02 It may be only 2 years, but let’s get together and celebrate at UMHB Homecoming 2004! Robert Forrest ’02 is a marketing coordinator for Advanced Professional Software, Inc. of Waco. Robert and his wife, Michele Thomas Forrest ’02, may be reached at 5218 Loch Lomond Dr., Waco, TX 76710 or rforrest@apswaco.com. Brandi Smith Manes ’02 is a community relations director at the Community Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that facilitates the donation of goods and services in middle Tennessee. Brandi and her husband, Aaron, may be reached at 7637 Leveson Way, Nashville, TN 37211 or brandi_an@yahoo.com.

Lindsey Strobel ’02 is a broadcast designer/animator for KVUE ABC Austin. She may be reached at 12820 N. Lamar Blvd., #1735, Austin, TX 78753 or lmstrobel@hotmail.com. Tracy Gomez Watson ’02 is employed with Kelly Scientific and is currently working as an associate chemist for Invista (formally DuPont) in Orange, TX. Tracy and her husband, Michael, may be reached at 665 Garland, Beaumont, TX 77705 or tagwatson@yahoo.com. Trey Watts ’02 works as the project lead for client firewall with Texas Instruments. He may be reached at 1008 Meandering Dr., Wylie, TX 75098 or trey@ti.com. Jeremy Fluhmann ’03 is a microcomputer specialist with the department of Student Activities at Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Sabryna, may be reached at 706 Llano Pl., College Station, TX 77840 or Jeremy@stuact.tamu.edu. Tonja Fredrickson ’03 is teaching second grade at an elementary school in Birdville ISD and is also attending Texas Women’s University. She may be reached at 5333 Fossil Creek Blvd., #1015, Haltom City, TX 76137 or tonja15@yahoo.com. Jennifer Gouldie ’03, Terri Immel Oldham ’03 and Kelly Schmidt ’03 received their master of social work degrees from Baylor University in May. Jennifer may be reached at 2736 Lake Shore Dr., Apt. 2412, Waco, TX 76708 or liveoutloudn@yahoo.com. Terri may be reached at 1309 Live Oak Dr., Belton, TX 76513 or terrk1162@yahoo.com. Kelly may be reached at 5322 Saratoga Blvd., Apt. 115, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 or kelsjane@hotmail.com. Diane Stocking Hallock ’03 is a contract administrator with the State Department in Washington, D.C. She travels to all the U.S. embassies around the world where she negotiates with in-country vendors for services and supplies not available in the U.S. Diane may be reached at daringdeedee@hotmail.com. Jeremy Hill ’03 coaches football and basketball and teaches at Thurgood Marshall High School in Fort Bend ISD. He and his wife, Amanda Day Hill ’04, may be reached at 15015 West Airport, #1632, Sugar Land, TX 77478 or amandaday01@hotmail.com.

Henry Morin ’03 joined the recruiting and admissions staff at UMHB as an admissions counselor in February. He may be reached at 5100 S. IH 35, Belton, TX 76513 or fattymorin75@hotmail.com.

A n d r e w R o s s K o c o u r ’ 0 0 to Michelle Leigh Glymph, May 22, in Fort Worth. Andrew is a registered nurse with Nursing Staff SolutionsBaylor Medical Center, and Michelle is an art teacher in Fort Worth.

Kelly Schmidt ’03 is a foster care manager with Lutheran Social Services in the Corpus Christi office. She may be reached at 5322 Saratoga Blvd., #115, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 or Kelly_Schmidt@baylor.edu.

Michelle Kathleen Langholff ’00 to Glendon Walker Napier, April 24, in Salado. Michelle is a recovery room nurse at Saddleback Hospital, and Glendon is pursuing a master’s degree in business administration from the University of the Redlands.

Lauren Clemens ’04 joined the recruiting and admissions staff at UMHB as an admissions counselor in July. She may be reached at 201 Rabern Ct., Apt. 321, Belton, TX 76513 or lclemens@umhb.edu.

WEDDINGS Shirley A. Mitchell ex ’51-’52 to Bill G. Durbin, April 10, in Hutchinson, KS. Kimberly Marie Kurecka Sitz ’91 to Tracy Lynn Thomas, June 5, in Temple. Kimberly is a second-grade teacher at Academy Elementary School, and Tracy works in electrical maintenance at Wilsonart Flooring. Zechariah Lynn Baker ex ’96-’98 to Sara Anne Harris, June 5, in Temple. Zechariah has just completed four years of service in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Iraq, and is pursuing a degree in vocal performance at UMHB. Sara is a choir teacher at Bonham Middle School in Temple ISD. They may be reached at 5412 Windcliff Dr., Temple, TX 76502 or zechariahbaker@hotmail.com. Joanna Catherine Hunt ’97 to Ronald Snow, June 5, in Salado. Joanna is an art teacher at Liberty Hill Middle School in Killeen ISD, and Ronald is employed by Wilsonart. They may be reached at 1606 S. 41st St., Temple, TX 76504.

Benja Renay Weaver ’01 to Edward Ray Standford, March 6, in Crawford. Benja is a teacher and coach, and Edward is in management at Frito Lay. They may be reached at 304 Ave. E., Valley Mills, TX 76689. Amanda Kay Wilkerson ’01 to Craig Jahaun Moore, June 19, in Temple. Amanda is a third-year law student at the University of Texas School of Law, and Craig is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. They may be reached at 8701 Bluffstone Cove, #2202, Austin, TX 78759 or akwilkerson@yahoo.com. Erik Blake Barnard ’02 to Laura Leanne Carter, April 24, in Waxahachie. Erik is employed by Ellis County Abstract and Title in Waxahachie, and Laura graduated from Baylor University Medical Center-Nuclear Medicine Program in Dallas. They may be reached at 103 Sumner Ln., Waxahachie, TX 75165 or erik_barnard@yahoo.com. Kristie Chandler ’02 to Greg Wise, May 8, in Edna. Kristie is a fifth-grade teacher at HJM Elementary School in Port Lavaca, and Greg is a firefighter/EMT with the Victoria Fire Department. They may be reached at P.O. Box 394, Edna, TX 77957.

Kimberly McNeill-Hess ’98 to Jonathan Kurt Simmons, May 15. Kimberly is a fourth-grade teacher at Ashley Elementary School in Fayetteville, NC. They may be reached at 259-11 Waterdown Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28314.

Daniel DeHart ’02 and Vivian Restrepo ex, May 21, in North Richland Hills. Daniel is the production manager for the Mansfield newspaper, and Vivian is attending Tarrant County College. They may be reached at 2202 Stratton Ln. Apt. 16203, Arlington, TX 76006 or holyneeto@aol.com.

Brian Heath Wulbrecht ’98 to Lea Ann Shawstad, June 5, in Temple. Brian is a compliance auditor at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, and Lea is a research assistant at Scott and White while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education at UMHB.

Marc Manly ’02 to Bonnie Melinda Leonard, June 12, in Austin. Marc is a consultant with Hill Country Practice Management, and Bonnie is a kindergarten teacher at Shoreline Christian School.

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Alumni Life Jane Mary Polach ’02 to Brock Compton Boone, April 24, in Westphalia. Jane is employed by the Orthodontic Center of America and Dr. McConnell in Temple. Brock is the events coordinator for the City of Temple. They may be reached at 1617 Canyon Creek Dr., Apt. 1 0 3, Te m p l e , T X 7 6 5 0 2 o r jmpolach@hotmail.com.

Deanna Lynn Griffin ’03 to Scott Alan Carter in Rancho Santa Fe, California, July 10. Both are e m p l o y e d w i t h Te m p l e I S D. Deanna is an educational diagnostician, and Scott is a teacher and coach at Travis Middle School. They may be reached at 4 Mimosa Ct., Belton, TX 76513, or dgriffin3@hot.rr.com.

Tammy Lyn Sawin ’02 to Chad Sapp, June 19, in Salado. Both work for Temple ISD. Tammy is a fifthgrade teacher at Thornton Elementary School, and Chad is a diesel mechanic. They may be reached at 3101 Oakview Dr., Apt. 18, Temple, TX 76502 or tammylyn77@aol.com.

Jennifer Denise Pickett ’03 to Jonathan Ryan Barnett, June 19, in Belton. The couple will reside in Murfreesboro, TN, while Jonathan completes his degree in corporate flight management at Middle Tennessee State University.

Jessica Brynn Cunningham ’03 to Justin Lopez, June 19, in Port Lavaca. Brynn is employed by Connally ISD, and Justin is the youth minister at Chalk Bluff Baptist Church in Waco while pursuing a degree in religion at Baylor University. They may be reached at brebug98@hotmail.com.

Kristen Richardson ’03 to Brendan Zastoupil, December 31, in Woodway. Kristen is the public relations coordinator and a high school teacher for Texas Christian Academy in Waco while working on her master’s degree at Baylor University. Brendan is a specialist in the 1 st Cavalry Division, stationed at Fort Hood and currently deployed to Iraq. They may be reached at 9215 Royal Ln., Waco, TX 76712 or kristinlenae@hotmail.com.

Erin Elizabeth Rhodes ’03 to Daniel Joseph Jeanes, May 29, in Salado. Erin is a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, and Daniel is the manager of All Season Storage in Temple while attending Temple College. They may be reached at 3009 Ira Young Dr., #810, Temple, TX 76504 or erinrho@hotmail.com. Lauren Elizabeth Wilkinson ’03 and Kevin Robert Morehouse ’04, June 12, in Belton. Lauren is a social worker at Manor Oaks Nursing Home in Rockdale. Kevin is the minister of music and education at Miller Heights Baptist Church in Belton and choir director at Rancier Middle School with Killeen ISD. They may be reached at 3401 Lawnwood, Temple, TX 76502. Jeremy Boeselt ’04 to Rachel Gibson, May 22, in Houston. Jeremy is employed by Boeselt Enterprises, and Rachel is a senior at UMHB. They may be reached at 79 Oakmont Circle, Belton, TX 76513. Jocelyne Renee Chumchal ’04 to David Alexander Hein, May 28, in Fort Worth. They may be reached at P.O. Box 424, Fulshear, TX 77441 or josie317@hotmail.com.

Raquel E. Escobedo ’04 to Jason Street, June 5, in Mission, Texas. They may be reached at 201 Lookout Ridge Blvd., #730, Harker Heights, TX 76548 or streetrachel@hotmail.com. Andrew Garcia ’04 MHA to Kelly Stokes, July 10, in Temple. Andrew is a program analyst in the Veteran’s Affairs Network Office, and Kelly works for HKS, Inc., Architects. They may be reached at 2600 Cole Ave., Apt. 407, Dallas, TX 75204. Cynthia Garcia ’04 to Josh Clay, May 22, in Brenham. Pastor Sue McDonald Beall ’60 performed the double ring ceremony. Cindy works at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, and Josh works at Central Texas Machine in Temple. They may be reached at 1113 N. 8 th St., Temple, TX 76501. Angela Suzanne Griffin ’04 to Michael Wayne McAnulty, June 5, in Cameron. Angela is a teacher with Waxahachie ISD, and Michael is employed by Dallas Peterbilt in Irving. They may be reached at 501 Houston St., #102B, Waxahachie, TX 76165 or asuzanneg@hotmail.com. Emily Anne Robertson ’04 to Shaun Lewis Curry, June 12, in Conroe. Emily is employed at El Pollino Mexican Restaurant, and Shaun is at North Woods Urology while attending American Intercontinental Online College.

BIRTHS Cynthia Hinojosa Puga ’81 and her husband, Julian, announce the adoption of their son, John Michael, February 10. He was born January 24, 2003. Cindy is a school nurse, and Julian is an assistant principal with San Antonio ISD. They may be reached at 229 Linda Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216 or jpuga@satx.rr.com. Rev. Tom Murray MA ’89 and his wife, Julie, announce the birth of their daughter, Katelyn Grace, May 27. Tom is the rector at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Longview. They may be reached at 401 W. Houston St., Marshall, TX 75670. Benita Goines ’03 and Zachary Tomlinson ’03, June 19, in Arlington. Zach is the youth minister at Woods Chapel Baptist Church in Arlington. They may be reached at 2812 Monties Ln., Arlington, TX 76015 or TwinRR1@aol.com. Front Row (L–R): April Miller ’03, Charity Leavins Stewart, Zach Tomlinson ’03, Benita Tomlinson ’03, Katie Hargis Terrell ’02, Emily Holt Behrens ’04. Back Row: Ronnie McAdams ’04, Chad Toppass ’01, Robert Dubois, current student, Henry Morin ’03, BJ Stewart ’03, Jim Cohagan, Susan Cohagan, Trey Terrell ’02, Danny Behrens ’02.

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Melodie Jennings Cartwright ’91 and her husband, Craig, announce the birth of their son, Steven G e r a l d , April 2 7. They may be reached at 4 4 0 3 Chasewood Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32225 or cart9210@bellsouth.net. Terri Butler Spencer ’91, MA ’95, and her husband, Joseph, announce the birth of their son, David Allen, October 27. They may be reached at 600 East Superior St., #602, Duluth, MN 55802 or terrilynnspencer@yahoo.com. Melissa Williams Brown ’92 and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of their son, Evan David, Nov e m b e r 7. He joins big s i s t e r s , Haley and Allison. They may be reached at 11768 Roberts Rd., Holland, TX 76534. Jason Fossett ’96 and his wife, Nikki, announce the birth of their daughter, Ashlyn Kathryn, May 25. She joins four-year-old big brother, Quinton. They may be reached at 540 Thicket Ln., Kyle, TX 78640 or jqn@sanmarcos.net. Dee Ann Burns Bass ’97 and her husband, Robert, announce the birth of their daughter, Alexis LeAnn, March 29. Dee Ann is an account executive with HPC Publications. They may be reached at 5251 Catalina St., Roeland Park, KS 66205. Camille Holstin Hooper ’97 and her husband, Kelley, announce the birth of their son, Marshall Dylan, March 15. They may be reached at 817 Springer Ave., Ft. Worth, TX 76114 or hooperc8@mac.com.

Jeremy ’97 and Riki Perkins Ya r b r o u g h ’97 announce the birth of their son, Micah B r a d y , January 16. Jeremy is the program director at Cross Bar X Y o u t h Ranch in Durango, CO. Riki continues to do graphic design and is staying at home with Micah. They may be reached at 2111 County Road 222, Durango, CO 81303 or jeremy@crossbarx.org or riki@animas.net. Laura Myers Bowers ’98 and her husband, Chase, announce the birth of their son, Nathaniel “Nate” Luke, June 2. He joins big sister, Maddie Grace. Laura is a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, and Chase is a fulltime evangelist. They may be reached at 4318 Antelope Trail, Temple, TX 76504 or bowersps343@cs.com. Jennifer Conner Evrard ’98 and her husband, James, announce the birth of their daughter, Emelie Marie, November 28. They may be reached at 1508 Bondick Rd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 or jenn_evrard@yahoo.com. Matt ’98 and Jennifer Pearson Howard ’99 announce the birth of their son, Carter Matthew, June 11. They may be reached at 1 9 2 4 Lawndale Dr., Spring Hill, TN 37174. Kirk ’98 and Alicia Kunkel Shamblin ’97 announce the birth of their son, Wyatt Christopher, March 17. He joins his four-year-old sister, Isabelle, and his two-year-old brother, Zane. Kirk is a captain in the United States Air Force and works as an intensive care nurse stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Alicia is a stay-at-home mom. They may be reached at 313 Fechet Dr., Biloxi, MS 39531 or capticu@aol.com.

Kelly Kerlin ’99 and his wife, Stephanie, announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Grace, May 3. They may be reached at 267 Wentworth Dr., West Columbia, TX 77486 or kelkerlin@hotmail.com. Ashley Walters Swann ’01 and her husb a n d , Joseph, announce the birth of their son, Matthew Jesse, March 30. They may be reached at 15450 FM 1325, Apt. 2114, Austin, TX 78728 or ashleyrn@austin.rr.com. Anne-Marie Birkes Copeland ’02 and her husband, Nathan, announce the birth of their daughter, Faith Christine, October 13. AnneMarie is an accounting assistant at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, where Nathan is pursuing his BA in Biblical and Theological Studies. Proud grandparents are Bruce ’78 and Claire Cox Copeland ’78, and great-grandmother M ar y A nne Woodliff Cox ’68, MED ’82. Anne-Marie and Nathan may be r e a c h e d a t 1 8 9 S t e l l a r D r. , Shepherdsville, KY 40165 or acopeland@sbts.edu. Yasmin Blackwood Rogers ’04 and her husband, David, announce the birth of their daughter, Mackenzie Alexis, December 30. Y a s m i n teaches PreK at the Elm Mott Center in Waco. Yasmin, David and Mackenzie may be reached at 612 Camp Dr., Waco, TX 76710 or yasmin_20@netzero.net.

DEATHS Ina Mae Hillyer Dixon ’25, May 11, in Bryan. Ina began her teaching career at the age of 19, teaching in one-room school houses and taught for a total of 41 years. In her retirement, she started special classes in three different schools in San Antonio and Leander. While in Leander, she was selected for the “Five Who Care” portion of the Jefferson Awards at the age of 81. Frances Murray Fleming ’28, May 17, in Austin. Her daughter, Jan Fleming, may be reached at 1410 Northwood Rd., Austin, TX 78703. Dorothy Duckworth Nibling ex ’28-’30, July 2, in Temple. She was a kindergarten teacher in Belton, worked in a hospital auxiliary and little theater. She was also a member of United Methodist Women and the Daughters of the American Revolution for more than 40 years. Dr. Eleanor James ’33, May 19, in Belton. She began her education in the college’s demonstration kindergarten. She completed a master’s degree in English at the University of Texas at Austin and doctorate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She taught three years at the high school level in Longview and then spent 32 years teaching English at Texas Woman’s University from which she retired. Eleanor’s published works include articles on Martha McWhirter and the Sanctificationists of Belton. A true labor of love was her research for and writing of the history of UMHB, Forth From Her Portals: The First 100 Years in Belton. Dr. James also had strong family ties to the school: her grandfather, J. H. James, helped persuade the school to relocate to Belton and served as a trustee; her mother, Laura Smith James ’09, was the niece of President W. A. Wilson; her father, Robert Brown James, served as a trustee; and her sisters, Martha James ’39 and Katherine James ’31-’33, and niece, Sharon McCutcheon James ’71, all attended the university. Dr. James was a member of the UMHB Heritage Club and in 1987, was named Outstanding Alumna. Martha James may be reached at 4100 Jackson Ave. Apt. 310, Austin, TX 78731 UMHB LIFE

Alumni Life Aileen Kelly Hufstedler ex ’30’31, May 4, in Azle. Her son, Don Hufstedler, may be reached at 1045 Ferndale, Azle, TX 76020. Olga Mason Lynch ex ’30-’32, May 3, in Richardson. She taught at TCU and Richland Hills High School until her retirement. Ruth Henderson Oakes ’32 , March 1, in Houston. She began her teaching career at San Jacinto High School in Houston, where she founded the Golden Gauchos drill team in 1932. After a 42-year career she retired from the Houston ISD at Burbank Jr. High School. Ruth was a life-long member of the Texas State Teachers Association and a charter member of the Cosmopolitan Exchange Club. Ramona Mitchell Newton ex ’33, November 11, in North Carolina. Louise Villemain Wier ’34, April 13, in Odessa. When Louise graduated from MHB, she taught in one-teacher schools, and if there was no church in the community, she got permission to use the schoolhouse for Sunday afternoon Bible study and worship services. Her work with churches in the various communities in which she taught earned her a full scholarship to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she graduated with a Master of Religious Education degree. Following seminary, Louise worked six years as a state worker in Texas in the Sunday school and training union division. From 1983 to 1996, she traveled in 41 countries on all five continents, plus Australia and New Zealand. She worked in churches in India; Korea; Brazil; Nassau in t h e B a h a m a s; a n d L i m a , P e r u . Louise taught Sunday School for 68 years and was featured in the fall 2003 issue of UMHB Life, spotlighting the 93-year-old’s more than three decades of leading a Bible study at a local nursing home. Elizabeth Rich Summers ’35, May 21, in Houston. Elizabeth and her husband, Edwin, ministered in churches for almost forty years through the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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Pamela Buchel Ater ’38, May 14, in Dallas. She taught home economics for the Cuero ISD for 30 years. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Ater Fritsch ’64, and two brothers, Jack Ater and Fred Ater. Fred may be reached at 806 Blue Lake Circle, Richardson, TX 75080. Pamela may be reached at 5 Overbrook Ct., Wimberley, TX 78676. Cleo Compton Matteson ’38, March 10, in Houston. She was an elementary and nursery school teacher as well as a school librarian for many years. Cleo was a member of the Houston Audubon Society, a member and past president of a chapter of Federated Women and a member of the Cecilian Society. She traveled extensively throughout the world with her husband and enjoyed birding. Grace Kneisley Goe ex ’39-’40, February 4, in Stone Mountain, GA. Grace was a pastor’s wife and worked with children and missions all over the U.S. and the world. Her husband, Rev. Charles Goe, may be reached at 560 Rowland Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083. Dimple Liles Stark ’41, May 21, in Conroe. She taught elementary school in central Texas and was employed with Humble Oil Company in Houston before becoming a full-time wife and mother. Dimple was a Girl Scout troop leader and a life member of Girl Scouts of America. Ed Zabcik, husband of Mary Jo Sims Zabcik ’42, May 24, in Corsicana. Mary Jo may be reached at 2305 Love St., Corsicana, TX 75110. Mary Fowler Schafer ’46, June 20, in De Soto. Her husband, Ralph Schafer, may be reached at P.O. Box 1053, De Soto, TX 75123. C.W. Patterson, father of Jimmie Lea Patterson Treiber ’50, April 20, in Corpus Christi. Jimmie may be reached at 4526 Donegal Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78413. Carol Lee Frank ’56, May 1, in Richardson. A recipient of the UMHB Distinguished Alumni Award in 1996, Carol spent her life helping others. After completing her master’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin, she worked with county welfare in Dallas, with troubled girls in Gainesville, and with adoption and child placement in San Angelo, Fort Worth and Waco. She started her career with Salvation

Army and in 1992, advanced to become executive director of the Carr P. Collins Center. She retired as the Texas divisional social service and pre-release director. Her honors included the Others Award, the Salvation Army’s highest honor for civilians, as well as the group’s National Award for Excellence in Social Work. She was an executive board member for the Texas Homeless Network and a founding board member and former president of the Texas Association of Residential Service Providers. From 1998 to 2000, Carol was director of the Salvation Army’s Texas Division of Social Service and Community Corrections. Harold Lee Denson, husband of Agnes Mulcahy Denson ’57 , September 14, 2003, in Bullard. He was a music director for over 50 years. Agnes may be reached a t 1 1 0 6 W o o d l a n d s P a r k D r. , Lindale, TX 75771 or agnesdenson@netzero.net. Ray Rowland Weathers, husband of Elreeta Crain Weathers ’57, January 13, in Temple. Elreeta may be reached at 806 Barkley D r. , H a m i l t o n , T X 7 6 5 3 1 o r ecw@htcomp.net. Dale Pruett, husband of Bettye Sue Cowan Pruett ’59, April 1, in Killeen. He was a Baptist minister at the Korean Baptist Church-English Congregation in Copperas Cove. Bettye may be reached at 3225 Brett Ln., Kempner, TX 76539. Dorothy Shelton ’67, June 7, in Temple. She was the director of Vacation Bible School during the early 1960s and a member of First Christian Church for more than 40 years, where she was a member of the Circle Four women’s group. Margie Starnes ’72, April 19, in Temple. She was a teacher at Cater, Dickson, Western Hills and Reagan elementary schools in Te m p l e I S D, a m e m b e r o f t h e Temple Garden Club, Parkinson’s Support Group and the Temple Amateur Radio Club “N5WUO.” Her husband, Vernon, may be reached at 121 Calvin Dr., Temple, TX 76501. Carol Jean Thomas Candler ’73, June 18, in San Antonio. She was a teacher for 30 years in San Antonio.

Gene Pruitt ’73, January 10, in Hamilton. He worked for the State of Texas program for the aged and disabled and for the Texas Department of Corrections in Gatesville. Gene was instrumental in starting the Adult Protective Services in Gatesville. His wife, Mary Ann, and his daughter, Cassie, may be reached at Blue Ridge Rd., Hamilton, TX 76531. John Hughes ’76, June 28, in Temple. He was a teacher in Temple and Waco public schools. Gene Shomake, husband of Bernice Alexander Shomake Honorary Alumna ’82, May 22, in Belton. He served as a Baptist minister in several churches throughout Texas. Bernice, “Mrs. A,” was UMHB post master and director of Burt Hall for several years. Bernice may be reached at 440 N. Beal St., Apt. 1A, Belton, TX 76513. Wanda Davis ex, June 18, in Austin. She was active in her church, served as a Girl Scout leader and was employed by Minco Technology Labs in Austin until her retirement. Betty Bebe Bourland, former faculty, April 19, in Lubbock. She taught at UMHB, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Technological College. Betty also served as an officer and board member for the local South Plains Stamp Club and the regional Soplex/Hiplex Stamp Club. Letha Carroll, former staff, May 2, in Temple. She worked as a cook for ten years with Belton ISD and worked at UMHB in the children’s development center for three years. Letha was a member of the Belton Church of Christ and a lifelong member of the Riverside Home Demonstration Club. Lila Price, former staff, June 16, in Temple. She was a 21-year veteran with the Temple Police Department serving as the primary investigator of crimes against children. Lila served on the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas in Belton since it was founded in 1999. She was a charter member, past president and current vice president of the Central Texas Fraternal Order of Police.

“So why do you give?” Loyalty Fund — for life. The lifetime friends we made, the professors that enriched our lives and encouraged us, the work study programs, scholarships that made it possible for us both to attend UMHB – all the wonderful memories – that is why we give! James and I graduated in the fall of 1989. We now live in Longview and have two wonderful children. James came to play baseball, and because someone at UMHB took time to befriend him, disciple him – he rededicated his life and was baptized. After receiving his degree from the College of Business, doors were opened at Brown & Root, and from there, with the foundation, confidence and knowledge he gained, he began his own construction company in 2001. The College of Education prepared me for a teaching career and I utilize those skills to teach preschoolers at our church. L-R: Jake, Michelle, James and Anna We give out of a thankful heart that God has used UMHB to bless our lives. We hope our giving to the Loyalty Fund will give other students – current and future – great memories, confidence in their chosen professions and that chance to come to know Jesus as their Savior. James ’89 and Michelle Flippo Peterman ’89 Longview, TX

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MEMORIALS Mary Louise Barnett Marietta Parker Sara “Sadie” Bell Marie Brueggeman Dot Ford Grace Hensel Anne Wiese Halbert Richard & Deidra Halbert Darrell & Robin Polk Jared & Elizabeth Watson D’Anne Renee Burns Jerri Clark Doris Johnston Bobbie Jones Wes Lepard Nancy Quate Jimmy Stone Keith & Cora Lea Burns Letha Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges Nell Corley Betty Sue Craven Beebe Mason & Janie Tate Wheeler James Dulany Barbara Jean Ables

Marion Hampton Roy & Beverly Norwine Adams Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. Eleanor James Olivia T. Adams Kay Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Dr. & Mrs. Carl C. Bradley Glen & Glenda Dennis Cosper Lavon B. Fulwiler Doris L. Holcomb Dr. Beatrice M. Huston Lena Jones Dr. Rachael LaRoe Linzy & Thigpen, Attorneys-at-Law Marietta Parker Neta Sawyer Mayfield Mary Hamilton Purcell Charlie F. Mixon Dr. Bob Holland Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens UMHB Education Department Matthew Collin Moore Dr. & Mrs. Carl C. Bradley Caleb Morgan Joe & Angela Bailey Cash & Lou Beth Birdwell

Maggie Jo Warren Robison O. Faye Baker LaNiece Robison Fredell

Anne Upham Keith Glenella Grant Scarborough Rosina Hailey Sattawhite

Mary Fowler Schafer Ralph M. Schafer

Congressman & Mrs. Chet Edwards Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Reynolds Calvin & Becky Wiese Dub & Janice Wright Anne Wiese Halbert

Dr. & Mrs. Gordon G. Singleton Anndine Richardson Bennett

Dr. LaVerne Gallman Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Theda Maxfield

Dwain Marshall Bobbie Skinner Marshall

Dimple J. Liles Stark Kay & Keith Liles

Elizabeth Timmons Glazener Carolyn Allison Owens Betty Sue Craven Beebe

Clifford W. & Maurine Wiese, Jr. Anne Wiese Halbert Dr. Kozo Yahaba Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom

Roger & Valerie Adams Hampton Dr. Steve Theodore Randy & Kim Kittredge Yandell Roy & Beverly Norwine Adams

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Betty Payne Huber Rev. & Mrs. Elmer Glazener

Kay Anderson Helen Wilson Harris Terry Beasley Family Julia Amason Walker Class of 1945 Class of 1947 Maxine Ribble Presnall

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth “Corky” Johnson Dr. & Mrs. George Musacchio Clark “Corky” Nelson Dr. & Mrs. George Walther Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom

Hannah Liu Lee Elizabeth Timmons Glazener

Dr. Bill Muske Claude & Delma Garner Jacks Dr. Randy O’Rear Roy & Beverly Norwine Adams Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Dr. George Walther Dr. & Mrs. Noble Deckard Doris Watters Wood Jane Blakely

November 19-20, 2004 March 4-5, 2005 At Crusader Preview, high school students can join the UMHB “Cru” by …

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Spending the night on campus Speaking with faculty Finding out about admissions, financial aid, and housing Attending college classes Meeting current college students Getting a free t-shirt Attending a Christian concert Talking with coaches University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – For Life! 1-800-727-UMHB www.umhb.edu/preview admissions@umhb.edu

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