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It is with great pleasure that I write to you today. The New Year is off to a great start and so is the spring semester. After a well-deserved holiday break, students are back into the full swing of classes and activities. Several positive things happened during the fall. Primarily, the university received reaccreditation status from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This fine report on the status of the university came after years of work on the part of faculty and staff in preparing for the review. I am grateful to Dr. Curtis Beaird and Dr. Kenneth Johnson for their leadership in this important effort. Also this fall, a strategic planning committee began working on long-range goals for the university. Strategic planning has been an important part of our history and it is vital for our future. We will involve various alumni in this effort and keep you informed as we begin the final process of identifying future goals for the university. We remain committed to providing excellent quality higher education in a Christian environment. The university has been greatly blessed over the years with uncommonly faithful leaders and friends. One such leader, Clark Potter, was honored at the December 2003 Commencement with an honorary doctorate for his years of faithful service. Both he and his wife, Jane, have been strong supporters of the university. (The Sanderford Administrative Complex is named for Jane’s parents.) I appreciate Clark personally, in large part, because he was instrumental in helping me become president at UMHB! We are continually looking for ways to improve our communication with alumni and friends. Hopefully, you will find our two latest efforts, a new web site and a redesigned alumni magazine, fresh, appealing and informative. The web site is an important aspect of marketing, and we have made improvements to help attract prospective students. In fact, one of the new key components of the new site is a link specifically for prospective students. If you know a high school student who might be interested, please direct him or her to www.umhb.edu. The new alumni magazine, UMHB Life, is our most important mode of keeping alumni and friends informed about the exciting and wonderful things happening at the university. The new format will include feature stories about alumni, faculty, staff, students and university programs – giving a deeper glimpse into the lives of people who love this university. We want to keep you up to date on UMHB life, and we would like to hear from you. Let us know what is new 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
Volume 23, Number 2 Spring 2004 Jerry G. Bawcom, Ph.D.
Vice President for External Relations
Randy O’Rear ’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 Patrick Luce Jon Wallin Carol Woodward Graphic Designer
Randy Yandell ’99
Photographers
Amy Austin ’97 Josh Wells ’02 Carol Woodward Randy Yandell ’99
UMHB Life is published three times a year by the UMHB Marketing and Public Relations Office. Please send comments, story ideas or letters to: UMHB Life UMHB Box 8431 900 College Street Belton, Texas 76513 Alumni Life is compiled by the Department 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 MARCH 5-6 7 9 15-19 29-31
Spring Preview Weekend Gilewicz Hall of Fame Induction and Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 3:00 p.m. Guest Recital, Royce Blackburn, baritone, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m. Spring Break (Campus Closed) Spring Revival
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Easter Pageant – 12:30, 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Holiday (Campus Closed) Robing Chapel, W.W. Walton Chapel – 11:00 a.m. Midnight March, Vann Circle Spring Opera, Die Fledermaus, Cultural Activities Center, Temple – 7:30 p.m. Spring Ring, Handbell Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 4:00 p.m. Student Composers’ Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
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Dr. Lester Collins Preacher • New Semina rs • More Concer ts
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Jon Holl an ’89 Concert Artist Contact the Church Relations Office at (254) 295-4620 or email tcrothers@umhb.edu UMHB LIFE
Advising & Retention for Summer I & II Classes Summer I Classes Begin Scott & White School of Nursing 100 Year Celebration
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Combined Choirs Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 3:00 p.m. President’s Senior & Family Reception, President’s Home – 6:00 p.m. Education Pinning, Parker Academic Center – 7:00 p.m. Nurses Pinning, W.W. Walton Chapel – 7:00 p.m. Social Work Pinning, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:00 p.m. Commencement, Bell County Expo – 10:00 a.m. Senior Saints Summit Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
The fountain has faithfully been watching over the east lawn in the circle drive for 100 years. It was a gift to the university from the Classes of 1904 and 1905. Although for many years it could be seen with cascading water and “red goldfish” in the pool, today it is planted with purple, gold and white pansies. (Forth From Her Portals, p. 26)
Campus Life New Life for Alumni Magazine Welcome to the first edition of UMHB Life, the new university alumni magazine. From cover to cover, changes have been made to provide alumni with a magazine that is attractive and informative. The magazine has been redesigned – keeping the best of the old while bringing in new ideas. What’s new? Feature stories. Each issue will bring at least one or two feature stories about alumni, faculty, staff, students or friends of the university. Look for stories highlighting various individuals who have distinguished themselves.
In addition to the look and feel, we have changed the timing of the issues. UMHB Life will be mailed at the beginning of each semester for fall, spring and summer. A fourth mailing will be added for the winter quarter. This will be a President’s Report, which will include the Honor Roll of Donors and a recap of the fiscal year. We are looking for reader response. Let us know what you think about the changes, and what you would like to see in future issues. Notify us about people you feel should be featured in upcoming issues of UMHB Life. Keep us up to date on what is happening in your life. Contact us at alumni@umhb.edu or Alumni Office, UMHB Box 8427, 900 College Street, Belton, TX 76513.
with the university through the web site. Consequently, a new link for prospective students has been added to the front page. The link provides visitors an open invitation to visit and learn about UMHB. The new site is in its first phase of development, and plans are
underway to add new features. For alumni, a new and improved alumni page is still under construction. The goal is to have a versatile alumni page including photo galleries and email lists of fellow classmates — all coming soon to a computer near you.
New Web Site Unveiled Web surfers will find a fresh new look to the university web site, www.umhb.edu. The Office of Marketing and Public Relations, along with the campus Web Advisory Committee (made up of representatives from departments across campus) and the ad agency, J.B. Herrmann, Inc., have worked together to develop a brand new look for anyone visiting the university through the internet. Visitors should find the new site more attractive and easier to navigate. According to the Office of Admissions and Recruiting, more than three-quarters of prospective college students have their first encounter
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Potter Receives Honorary Doctorate Clark Potter, of Belton, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree during the December 2003 Commencement. Potter was recognized for his many years of service to the university and the Belton community. He served on the university board of trustees for 27 years, twice as the chairman of the board. He also served two terms as the Mayor of the City of Belton and was awarded the distinction of Outstanding Citizen of 1992 by the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce. Potter served in the military at Fort Hood. He is the past president of the Association of the United States Army, 4 th region president of AUSA, and he is a current member of the Commanding General’s Civilian Advisory Committee at Fort Hood. This commencement was the 146th graduating class, with graduates from both August and December. Of the 279 students awarded degrees, 244 received baccalaureate degrees, and 35 received master’s degrees.
Clark Potter speaks of his love for his family, the community and UMHB after receiving the Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree.
The Alpha Chi Award for a perfect 4.0 grade point average went to Shawna Lynn Thompson Ware of Liberty Hill, Sarah Diane Wilson of Houston and Miriam Lisa Blair of Killeen.
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Loyalty Cup recipients (left) Patricia Elise Woods of Temple (August) and (below) Deborah Kay Hofmann of Mason (December) are honored as students who most represent the ideals, traditions and spirit of the university, both in the classroom and on the campus.
Accreditation Reaffirmed
Graduate Students Travel to Taiwan
The university reached a milestone in the fall when the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) announced the reaffirmation of accreditation of UMHB during its annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The announcement comes on the heels of a two-year process in which the university conducted a self study and a peer review by administrators from other colleges. University President Jerry G. Bawcom labeled the reaffirmation a “tremendous endorsement” of the university. “It was an outstanding effort by the faculty and administrators to receive the seal of approval from SACS, and it continues to affirm that UMHB is providing a top-quality education for our students,” said Bawcom. A team of university personnel worked for nearly two years preparing for the April visit. The university had to meet more than 700 specific standards in order to qualify for reaccreditation. Dr. Kenneth Johnson was appointed by the university administration as the director/author of the self-study, and he indicated that the reaccreditation was worth the effort. “It was an excellent report, and we feel very good about the process for receiving this nationally recognized accreditation reaffirmation,” said Johnson. Universities normally go through the reaccreditation process every 10 years. Originally accredited by SACS in 1926, UMHB’s next scheduled visit is in 2013.
Dr. Pat Jaska, associate professor for business computer information systems, and seven graduate students in the School of Business spent 12 days in Taiwan in December as an ongoing effort for students to gain insights into international business practices. Students spent part of their time
touring Taiwan and visiting businesses such as Citibank; Aspire Park, which includes Acer computer manufacturing; and AGV manufacturing plant, a food and bottling company. They also visited with students and attended classes at both National Taiwan University in Taipei and National Chung Cheng University in Chia-Yi.
Standing on the steps of the National Chung Cheng University in Chia-Yi: Top row L-R: Dr. Pat Jaska, Peggy Pacha (MS in Information Systems), Chris Graves (MBA), Roger Hampton (MS in Information Systems). Middle row: Vicky Foster (MBA), Valerie Hampton (UMHB staff), Sommer Dodd (MBA). Bottom row: Shara Spraggins (MBA), Tina (graduate assistant at Chung Cheng Univ.), Amanda Moeller (MBA)
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Campus Life Sarah Durham Crowned Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor Sarah Durham, representing McLane Hall, was crowned Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor 2004 during the annual pageant at the university in November. Durham, one of nearly 30 contestants, is the 19-year-old daughter of James and Kathy Durham from Kennard, Texas. She is a sophomore majoring in Christian ministry and minoring in communication. She is coleading a new freshman ministry, FM600, and she is a member of the Couch Cru. First runner-up was Miss Residence Hall Association Andrea Cullman of Mexia, second runner-up was Miss Concert Choir Natalie Conger of Temple, third runner-up was Miss Senior Class Emily Kidwell of Waco, and fourth runner-up was Miss Huckins Apartments Kimberly Shepherd of Killeen.
Reigning Miss MHB Leslie Leech crowns Sarah Durham Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor 2004.
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Choir & One Voice Spring Tour MARCH 7 28
One Voice – Travis Oaks Baptist Church, Austin – 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. One Voice – First Baptist Church, Salado – 6:00 p.m. One Voice – Kingsland Baptist Church, Katy – morning service One Voice – First Baptist Church, Angleton – 6:00 p.m.
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Concert Choir & One Voice – Spring Concert, 3:00 p.m. Hughes Auditorium
For a detailed schedule contact: (254) 295-4228 or dguess@umhb.edu
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April 16-17 Die Fledermaus Spring Opera Cultural Activities Center The School of Fine Arts will present the delightful comic operetta Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, April 16 – 17, at 8:00 p.m., at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple. Die Fledermaus, or the bat, refers to a gentleman who, having dressed up as a bat for a masquerade, was left hanging in a tree by his best friend. The opera’s plot is about the doctor’s comic revenge on his best friend. International operatic bass, George Hogan, is artistic and music
director of the operetta. This grand opera production will include sets, costumes, full orchestra, and over 100 students from Opera Workshop, Concert Choir, Band and Performance Studies. The orchestra will be made up of professional and student musicians. Tickets, which are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for students, may be reserved by calling the UMHB Information Station, (254) 295-5150 . Don’t miss this spectacular and entertaining musical delight!
Fine Arts Gala Christmas Concert The School of Fine Arts presented the second annual Gala Christmas Concert in December at First Baptist Church of Belton. The program filled the sanctuary with people and sounds of Christmas. Every music department ensemble performed, including University Singers, Concert Choir, One Voice, String Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, University Handbells, Opera/ Musical Theatre and all Conservatory Choirs. The mass group of more than 200 voices and instrumentalists began the program with the premiere feature, “Rejoice With Us!”, a combined musical selection, composed by Dr. Lon Chaffin, associate professor of music.
Scott & White School of Nursing 100 Year Celebration June 25-27, 2004 To commemorate the 100 th anniversary of the Scott and White School of Nursing, a celebration is planned for Friday, June 25, through Sunday, June 27, in Temple. All persons who have been affiliated with the Scott and White School of Nursing are encouraged to attend and bring family and friends. There will be activities for all ages. See the schedule below: Friday, June 25 – Santa Fe Depot, Temple o Welcome Reception, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26 – Frank Mayborn Center, Temple o Registration, 9:00 a.m. o Luncheon 11:00-2:00 p.m. o Class Reunions following luncheon o Family Night, 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Sunday, June 27 – TAMU Building, Scott and White Hospital, Temple o Sunday Brunch, 8:00-11:00 a.m. – tours available For more information, contact: Pat Gannon, (254) 899-1235, email crete9394@aol.com
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Campus Life Writers’ Festival 2004
President Jerry G. Bawcom awards former English professor Donna Walker-Nixon with the Distinguished Service Medallion for her vision of and contributions to the annual Writers’ Festival.
The 2004 Writers’ Festival drew another enthusiastic crowd of writers, poets and artists to the university in January. A new highlight for the festival this year included several art workshops led by Helen Kwiatkowski, UMHB art instructor, and Margie Crisp, a nationally renowned artist. These workshops gave participants the opportunity to paint and get their creativity flowing in ways that would enhance their literary works. Prominent keynote speakers included Marie Chapian Jordan, award winning poet, playwright and novelist; fiction writer Debra Monroe; poet Scott Cairns; poet Barbara Crooker; and novelist Greg Garrett. Dr. Donna Walker-Nixon, a retired English professor who started the festival in 1997, was honored for her years of work and dedication. The new editions of Windhover: A Journal of Christian Literature and New Texas 2004: A Journal of
Marie Chapian Jordan reads excerpts from her most recent novel I Love You Like a Tomato during the George F. Nixon Memorial Lecture.
Literature and Art, both literary journals published at UMHB, were unveiled during the festival by director and editor, Dr. Audell Shelburne.
Naomi Stroud Simmons of Fort Worth (center) enlists the help of Linda Banks of Mesquite (left) and J. Paul Holcomb of Double Oak (right) on her artistic creation “The Art of Beautiful.”
Gilewicz Hall of Fame Dr. Robert Steinbauer of Belton, will be inducted into the Gilewicz Hall of Fame on Sunday, March 7, at 3:00 p.m. in Hughes Recital Hall. Dr. and Mrs. Keith DeFoor, renowned pianists from Young Harris College in Georgia, will perform for the ceremony. The induction and concert is open to the public at no charge. Dr. Steinbauer will be the 27th Honoree of the Gilewicz Hall of Fame. He is currently teaching piano at UMHB and adjudicating piano contests nationally. The honoree is retired from a highly distinguished career. His credentials include being named Professor Emeritus at Kansas
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State University, adjudicator for the American College of Musicians for 40 years, and recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award from the Kansas Music Teachers Association and the Kansas Federated Music Clubs. He has received the Lifetime Master Teacher Certificate from the Music Teachers National Association. This organization also created the Steinbauer Music Scholarship in his honor. Dr. Steinbauer has held teaching appointments at Michigan University, Indiana University, South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind, Drury University, Wichita State University and the University of Nevada. At Kansas State University, he served as head of the department of music and as dean for the visual and performing arts. He also held an adjunct position at Edison College of Fort Myers, Florida.
Philanthropy Reecie and Opal Jones Endowed Scholarship A $12,500 grant from the estate of Reecie R. Jones of Stephenville was recently donated to the university. Mr. Reecie Jones died June 14, 2003. He had been married for seventy years to Vera Opal Auten, the valedictorian graduate of the Class of 1928. Mr. Jones was an active business man and community leader. He is survived by his wife, Opal, two children, Larry Jones and Linda Jones Chew, both of Stephenville, three surviving grandchildren, as well as a number of great grandchildren. The Joneses were both active in civic and church activities over the years. Opal reviewed books for churches throughout the region. They also gave generously of their financial resources. Opal stated that Reecie wanted to give back to the university as it had given to her. She feels that the college gave her a firm foundation for the rest of her education and life, and the university is very dear to her heart. Reecie and Opal Jones
$500,000 Estate Gift
$100,000 Hillcrest Grant
The university recently received an additional $500,000 gift from the estate of Dr. Johnie B. Punchard, a 1934 graduate of UMHB. In July, the university received $500,000 as part of the initial distribution of the estate following Dr. Punchard’s death on July 26, 2002, in Baytown, Texas. The total gift of $1 million will establish two Tomorrow’s Leaders Endowed Scholarships at the university. One of the scholarships will be in Dr. Punchard’s name, and the other will be in memory of her sister, Frances Punchard McCulloch, Class of 1932. “The bequest from Dr. Punchard serves as an example of how donors can leave an enduring legacy through a future contribution,” said Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom, president. “Her gracious philanthropy ensures that numerous students will receive financial aid for generations to come.”
The university received a $100,000 grant from the Dallas-based Hillcrest Foundation, which was founded by Mrs. W. W. Caruth, Sr. The grant is designated for the construction of and equipment for the Mayborn Campus Center exercise and physiology laboratory. The equipment will be used for the exercise and sport science degree programs. Exercise and sport science, athletic training and sport management are some of the fastest growing academic programs at the university. The number of majors has nearly doubled in the past six years, with more than 200 students currently enrolled in these programs. The new laboratories and classrooms will provide a setting for students to learn about injury rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities; to do metabolic analyses, stress tests and EKGs; and to conduct research on nutrition and body mechanics.
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Athletic Life Fall Accomplishments
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he athletic department wrapped up another successful fall with the Crusader football team earning a share of a second-straight American Southwest Conference championship. The Crusaders went 9-1 overall and 8-1 in ASC play, earning the shared conference crown with East Texas Baptist University and Hardin-Simmons University. UMHB narrowly missed a third straight bid to the NCAA Division III Football Championship, and the Crusaders finished in the top 20 in both major national polls. Senior quarterback Cody Fredenburg was named one of ten finalists for the Gagliardi Trophy - pre-
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sented annually to the outstanding Division III football player in the country. Senior free safety Tony Salazar was named to the American Football Coaches Association’s AllAmerican Team, giving the Crusaders an AFCA All-American for the third straight year. UMHB had the ASC’s Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Lineman of the Year and Offensive Lineman of the Year. The Crusaders also placed 19 players on the All-Conference Team and had 10 Academic All-Conference selections. The volleyball team finished third in the ASC West and narrowly missed out on a bid to the ASC Postseason Tournament. The Crusaders posted a win over defending ASC champ ETBU and topped McMurry in three games for another big win late in the season. The volleyball team placed five players on the ASC All-West Division Teams and three Crusaders earned spots on the Academic All-Conference squad. The men’s and women’s soccer teams both fell short in the hunt for tournament berths, but the Crusaders and Lady Crusaders continue to build a foundation for a successful future.
The women had five All-West Division picks, and two Lady Crusaders were named to the Academic All-Conference Team. The men placed three players on the All-West Division Team and had seven players picked for the Academic All-Conference Team. Two fall athletes also earned spots on the prestigious College Sports Information Directors Association Academic All-District Teams. Football player Matt Bush was a First Team selection and volleyball player Jessica Marsh was voted to the Third Team. The men’s and women’s basketball teams are off to great starts, and there are high hopes for the baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf teams, and men’s and women’s tennis teams in the spring.
Student spirit group leads the Crusaders to the field. The Couch Cru keeps cadence, while cheering on the Crusaders.
Members of the 1983 Baseball Team were honored during Homecoming 2003, which commemorated the 20 th anniversary of their Big State Conference Championship. (Front Row) Jeff Rousseau ’84, Randy James ’83, Mark Carranza ’85, and Tim Kelm ’81-’84. (Back Row) Robert Fernandez ’82-’83, Rickey Coulson ’84, Regan Miller ’83, Coach Mickey Kerr ’80, Kerry Cox ’82, and Ron Fussell ’84.
1983 Big State Conference Championship team members are honorary team captains for the coin toss.
Seniors Jill Klenzman of Temple and Justin Ward of Missouri City were named homecoming queen and king during halftime.
Crusader marching band ready to take the field.
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Finds deeper respect for history and faith in God
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tudents at UMHB often take American history, but Bethany Wyers, Class of 2006, was able to step back in time to experience history when she joined her family on the television documentary Colonial House. The show, which premieres May 17, 8-10 p.m. on PBS, takes people back more than 300 years to see if modern citizens can handle daily life in the year 1628. It is produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and Wall to Wall Television – the same producers of Frontier House, Manor House and The 1900 House. Bethany and her family – Jeff, her father; Tammy, her mother; Amy, her sister; and David, her brother – spent more than three months living the colonial life. She said the experience left her with a greater respect for the pilgrims and a better understanding of how God has a plan for all things. “I came away from the experience with a better appreciation for the people who left their lives behind and came here [to America],” she said. “They knew they would probably never see their families again, but they came here for their freedom of religion and their love of God.” Bethany said her family got involved with the project when her mom applied over the Internet to be on the show. She said they did not think they would be chosen, but several phone calls and interviews later they were told they would be part of the colony. “We never really watched reality television, but we had always talked about how we could rough it,” she joked. “My mom called me up and said she had applied, and we started getting phone calls asking for more interviews in January [2003].”
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Courtesy photo by Jamie Bloomquist
L-R: Bethany, Tammy, David and Jeff Wyers
The family also prayed before deciding to be on the show. Bethany said she and her family wanted to present themselves in a way that would honor God and demonstrate their faith. “We went into the show with hundreds of people praying for us,” Bethany said. “We did the show not for the fun, but because we felt that God had laid it out for us. If something we said or something we did makes one person pick up a Bible, then we accomplished what we wanted with the show.” Bethany’s father, who is a Baptist minister in Waco, was chosen to be the Governor of the colony. This position in the colony allowed him
to present his faith as real, rather than the minister-role for the show, according to Bethany. “As a colony minister, people would see that as his role on the show,” Bethany said. “With him as the governor of colony, they will see his faith and tell it is not a part he is playing for the show.” Bethany and her family also learned just how hard life was in colonial America and the amount of day-to-day work required of everyone in the colony. Before filming began, the family and other colonists spent two weeks in Massachusetts learning how to survive in the wilderness and how to live as colonists.
“We had a little general knowledge of how the colonists lived, but nothing in depth,” Bethany said. “We trained for two weeks and it was everything from learning about the different kinds of [personal] status and jobs, to how they did finances and religion.” She said the training included historical lectures and the kinds of work that would be required of all colonists. “The women did the cooking, gardening and sewing, and the men did everything from woodworking to hunting,” Bethany said. “They had a lot of experts from the U.S. and from England come and teach us what we needed for the show.” Even the clothing, which was tailor-made for each colonist, had to be designed, hand-sewn and made historically accurate. “Everything we wore was authentic,” Bethany said. “The clothes were actually very expensive. The producers told me that at any given time I was wearing $10,000 outfits.” Bethany said when they arrived at the colony, the work began. “We were up at 5 a.m. to milk the goats, and then we started cooking,” she said. “It was work all day. You wake up when the rooster crows and go all day.” Although her family jokes about her cooking skills at home, Bethany said she now has a “much better grasp” on how to prepare a meal for a group of hungry colonists. “It has always been a joke in my family because I burn hardboiled eggs when I cook,” she said. “It [cooking in the colony] was incredibly rewarding to spend a long time on something, give it to the men, and they were so thankful for it.” She said eating meals was the best time of day on the show because that was when all
the work stopped, and they were so hungry, anything was delicious. During the filming, Bethany also found a deeper faith in God when her family was informed by the producers of a fatal car accident involving her brother, Jeffery Jr., her sister
in God can carry a person through even the worst tragedy. “I hope people can see that we [Bethany and her family] have hope, joy and another life in heaven,” Bethany said. “I just have to believe that all this was in God’s timing.” She said the producers plan to include the death of Caleb in the show, and she was pleased it will be included because she wants people to see that her peace comes from knowing Caleb is with God in heaven. “Millions of people are going to see that this happened and that we overcame this through God,” Bethany said. Bethany said she had to readjust to a modern workday, which was drastically different from the work schedule of the colony. “When we first got back, we were so bored all the time,” she said. “We were still getting up at 4 or 5 a.m. and running out of things to do by mid-morning. At the colony, you didn’t have two seconds to sit because you were constantly doing something.” With the premiere episode date approaching, Bethany said she really does not think of the show or how it might change her life. “I really don’t give the show much thought,” Bethany said. “We have no idea how it will be presented.” With more than 400 hours of footage filmed for only eight episodes, Bethany said her family’s main concern is how it will reflect their faith in God. “We have prayed so much that God would be in the editing,” she said. “We don’t have any control over that, but you just have to trust God is in control and he will handle it.” For more information about Colonial House, visit www.pbs.org/ wnet/colonialhouse.
“We were up at 5 a.m. to milk the goats, and then we started cooking…” Amy’s boyfriend, Noah Weatherly, and Bethany’s fiancé, Caleb Morgan – a UMHB student. The accident, which happened two weeks after Bethany and her family had started filming in June, killed Caleb and left Jeffery Jr. in the hospital with severe injuries. Bethany and her family left the show to return to Waco. Her father returned to the colony a week later, and Amy stayed in Waco to take care of her brother. Bethany, her mother and her brother returned to the show after a few weeks. She said at first she was not going to return to the show, but felt that her return could illustrate how faith
Bethany (right) talks with her roommate, Courtney Pahmiyer, on the steps of W. W. Walton Chapel while the PBS film crew captures the moment for the program, Colonial House.
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ALUMNI PROFILE: Madge Mao Meyer Moving information technology in the right direction
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adge Mao Meyer, who graduated from UMHB with a B.A. in mathematics, was recently promoted to Executive Vice President of Technology Infrastructure Services for State Street Corporation in Boston, Massachusetts. Shortly after her promotion in December, she was listed in Computerworld (January 5, 2004) as one of the premier 100 IT leaders in 2004. According to Computerworld, they choose people for this distinction based on their “wit and fortitude to keep their staffs and companies headed in the right direction.” Madge met the criteria through various techniques for achieving “cost savings and cost avoidance” by developing their 2003 Infrastructure Efficiency Program. Becoming Executive Vice President of Technology at State Street is one more pinnacle in an already distinguished career built upon a strong background in technology and management skills. Madge joined State Street in April, 2001, as their Senior Vice President for Technology Infrastructure Services. Her responsibilities included managing the critical infrastructure of information technology solutions for the
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corporation – which include technology and security services, integrated network solutions, software and enabling services, systems and storage services, and service delivery management. Madge was recognized in 2001 for her accomplishments when she received the UMHB Distinguished Alumni Award. Madge, along with her three sisters, Margo, Marjorie and Marsha, came to UMHB from Hong Kong. Madge and her husband, Werner, have one daughter, Michele, an attorney who is licensed to practice in California, New York and Massachusetts. Since beginning her career, Madge has held several high positions and has received several honors for her work. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Wall Street Technology Association and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Asian American Civic Association. Madge is also a member of the National Association for Female Executives, Women in Technology International and the Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematical Fraternity. After graduating from UMHB, Madge attended the St. Louis University Graduate School of Mathematics and was then hired by IBM as a Scientific Programmer in
New York City. Her early assignments with IBM included working on the last three Gemini orbital spaceflights, as well as several IBM program products and operating systems. She worked in many different areas at IBM and rose through management with responsibilities for a variety of technological functions ranging from applications development to technology outsourcing services. In 1998, Madge joined Merrill Lynch as their First Vice President of Enterprise Technology Services. At Merrill Lynch, Madge’s responsibilities included all mainframe and distributed data centers. Madge said there were several executive characteristics and managerial techniques that have helped her throughout her career and aided her in reaching the levels she has achieved. Her secrets to success range from nurturing important personal traits, such as energy, leadership and charisma, to acquiring essential corporate skills, such as diplomacy, negotiation and interpersonal relations.
Alumni Life Alumni Life received October 4, 2003, through January 16, 2004.
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Sharon Crane Davis ’70 and husband, Andy Davis, Honorary Alumnus and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (center), visit with Crista Lennon Blackhurst ’94 (left) and husband Todd Blackhurst ’90 (right) at the annual BGCT Alumni and Friends Dinner in Lubbock. The Heritage Club met during Homecoming on November 7, 2003. They attended chapel, followed by a luncheon and program. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2004, 11:00 a.m., when Heritage Club members will be recognized as special guests at the annual Robing Chapel. Following chapel, there will be a luncheon and an afternoon program. Call the Alumni Office for more information at 254-295-4599. (Front Row) Mary Jo Smith Edwards ’44, Betty McCann Wilson ’49, Virginia Jones Estill ’49, Rachael LaRoe ’39, Mary Alice Cowley Marshall ’29, Lela Watson Simpson ’36, (Back) Gordon Edwards, Honorary Alumnus, Joan Marlowe Myrah ’53, Pat Lockridge Shannon ’53, Margaret Cochran Kiefer ’49-’53, Kenneth Shackelford (CB) ’39-’41, Betty Payne Huber ’52, Audrey Fenzl Klump ’43, Martha Pose Stevens Williams ’53, Marlene Vaughn Lastovica ’70, Dorris Daniel Keath ’37, Medford Keath, Honorary Alumnus, Nita Middleton Jacobson ’49, Anna Beth McQuade Rogers ’38, D.J. Reinhard Hogwood ’47, Anita Newell Green ’43-’45.
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Daisy Fowler Edwards ’30-’32 was recently honored with a 90th birthday party by her family. Mrs. Fowler began her teaching career after attending MHB for two years. She later finished her degree at North Texas State University and enjoyed a teaching career of more than 31 years. During that time, she worked with students from the Mexia State School, which she remembers as her most rewarding job. Daisy may be reached at 100 E. Ridgeway Drive, Midlothian, TX 76065.
Martha White Farris ’42 and Emily Griffin Davis ’95, both of Floydada, discovered they were both UMHB alumnae during a church service, and they have been friends ever since. They attended the annual BGCT Alumni and Friends dinner together.
Alta Bowers Cates ’36 and Dr. Bawcom pause for a photo during the Annual BGCT Alumni and Friends dinner in November in Lubbock.
1950s Barbara Warren Birkes ’57 has been honored by having an elementary school in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD named after her. Birkes Elementary was dedicated on October 19. Barbara retired in 1994 after working for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for 30 of her 35 years of teaching. She began her teaching career in Cy-Fair at Bane Elementary, then moved to Lamkin Elementary. Barbara was later promoted to assistant principal at Bane and served as principal at Post Elementary for ten years and Jowell Elementary for eight years. She and her husband, David, may be reached at 16006 Juneau Lane, Houston, TX 77040.
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Donna Jarma ’71 received a Ph.D. in rhetoric from Texas Woman’s University. She is teaching at Grayson County College in Dennison. Donna may be reached at 2300 W. Taylor #607, Sherman, TX 75092. Herb Brubaker ’76 is vice president of national sales with Brazos Higher Education Service Corporation, Inc. He coordinates the efforts of the outreach, lending and client relations staff. 617 Dogwood Ln., Jonesboro, AR 72401 or herb.brubaker@sbcglobal.net
Jack CB ’60 and Sue Purcell Bounds ’62 served as local coordinators for the annual BGCT Alumni and Friends Dinner in Lubbock. They provided the purple and gold flower arrangements for the tables. Beverly Sutton Miller ’62 retired as executive director of Alabama WMU. She may be reached at 80 O’Neal Ln., Guntersville, AL 35976 or beverlysm@charter.net. Carolyn Calloway McCreight ’68 had a book published entitled Handbook for Practicum Students and Interns in Educational Administration. She has been associate professor of education at Texas A&M International University since 1998. Margaret Rinn Williams ’69 retired from the Killeen ISD as executive director for curriculum and instruction. Margaret and her husband, Billy, may be reached at 2208 Red Rock Dr., Belton, TX 76513.
1980s Donald M. Read ’80 is pastor to children and families at First Evangelical Free Church of Austin. Donald, his wife, Michelle, and sons, Daniel and Tyler, may be reached at 6507 Farmdale Ln., Austin, TX 78749 or DonMRead@aol.com. Diane Williams Wacker ’81 is working in the Philippines as the chief operating officer for D. Michael Cleary & Partners Consulting Firm. She may be reached at dewacker@yahoo.com. Carl Bishop ’82 is teaching health science technology at Hirschi Math/Science IB Magnet High School in Wichita Falls. Carl and his wife, Julie Eck Bishop ’81, may be reached at 6 Lackland Cir., Wichita Falls, TX 76306 or ckbishop@webtv.net.
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Alumni Life Angie Solis Moreno ’84 is the children’s ministry director at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Overland Park, Kansas. She may be reached at 9127 W. 131 st Place, Overland Park, KS 66213 o r rmoreno1@kc.rr.com. Jeanne Pearson Burkett ’87 is the associate dean of admissions at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, where she oversees marketing and communications activities related to student recruitment, admission and enrollment for traditional and nontraditional students in undergraduate liberal arts and sciences programs. She previously served as director of marketing at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies. Jeanne may be reached at 8219 Cromarty Ct., Chesterfield, VA 23838.
Dwayne Hoving ’87 and Matt Fitzwater ’91, MA ’94, are pictured here during a trip to British Columbia, where they are fishing in a tributary of the Elk River. Dwayne is coordinator of psychological and behavioral services with the Amarillo ISD. He, his wife, Debbie, and their daughter, Danielle, may be reached at 2607 S. Ong St., Amarillo, TX 79109 or dwayne.hoving@amaisd.org. Matt is working as a coordinator for mental health services for a public mental health agency, and he also has a private counseling service. Matt, his wife, Christy Willenbrecht Fitzwater ’91, and their children, Jayme and Caleb, may be reached at 635 Pebble Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901 or deacgeek@bigsky.net. Jon Hollan ’89 is the music minister and minister to senior adults at Hampton Road Baptist Church in DeSoto, where he directs The Solid Rockers Senior Adult Choir. Jon and his wife, Melinda Bartlett Hollan ’90, and their three children may be reached at 712 Kelsie Ln., DeSoto, TX 75115 or jonhollan@hrbc.org.
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David Luna ’89 is an assistant district attorney for Bell County. David, his wife, Katherine Noriega Luna ex ’86, and their two children may be reached at 603 W. Walker Ave., Temple, TX 76501.
1990s Shawn Nichols ’89-’90 is the assistant pastor at Parkwood Baptist Church in Houston. Shawn, his wife, Tina Frase Nichols ’93, and their children, Ruth Bronwyn, Rachel Emma-Grace and Jonathan William, may be reached at 5214 Aldine Bender Rd., Houston, TX 77032 or tina@nichols.net. Cynthia Berdick Scholle ’91, MA ’92, is attending Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. She may be reached at 9364 Webster Ct., Broomfield, CO 80021. Mayra Velez ’91 is teaching adult group fitness classes and directs children’s programs with the Temple Parks and Leisure Department. She has over 10 years experience in the health/fitness/recreations business. Mayra is an A.C.E. certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with specialties in kickboxing, yoga, nutrition, youth fitness and aqua aerobics. She has national safety certification with the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors. Mayra may be reached at 7318 Cryer Ln., Temple, TX 76502.
Steven Hardcastle ’92 is working on a master’s degree in counseling and psychology with plans to become a licensed professional counselor. Steve, his wife, Gwendy, and their children, Seth, Addy and Anna Jo, may be reached at 1205 Bridge St., Gatesville, TX 76528 o r steveandgwendy@juno.com. Hope Warren Koch ’92 received her Ph.D. from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School Information and Ope r a t i o n s Management Department. She also received the Dean’s Research Award, which recognizes outstanding research by a doctoral student. Hope teaches management information systems at Baylor University Hankamer School of Business. Hope and her husband, Kevin, may be reached at 605 W. Park Ave., Temple, TX 76501. Dana Lange ’93, MBA ’95, the controller for R.T. Schneider Construction Co., Ltd., has been named as a new member of the Temple Area Chamber of Commerce. Dana and his wife, Tanya Farmer Lange ’93, may be reached at 104 Champion Creek Cove, Belton, TX 76513.
Ericka Edmiston Edwards ’94 and her husband, Eddie, are living in Abilene, TX. Eddie is the auto claims team manager for State Farm, while Ericka is a stay-at-home mom with their three boys, Pierce, Errett and Logan. They may be reached at 3017 Primrose Circle, Abilene, TX, 79606 or at Edwards616@cs.com. Dale DeLisle ’95 is a member of the National Speakers Association where he travels throughout the nation speaking about overcoming adversity and finding hope in the midst of challenging circumstances. In 2000, he was hand picked by motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar to be a member of the Zig Ziglar Speakers Bureau. Dale may be reached at 6264 Horton Cir. #L, Ft. Worth, TX 76133 or daledelisle@hotmail.com. Brenda Lipe Gillespie ’95 teaches 3 rd grade for Killeen ISD. Brenda and her husband, Bernie, and two daughters may be reached at 806 E. 12 th Ave, Belton, TX 76513 or Brenk64@yahoo.com. Glenn Scruggs ’96 is the program supervisor at Angelheart Children’s Shelter in Pflugerville. He is also the co-owner of Cross Cut Lawns and is an independent wellness consultant through the Nikken Corporation. His wife, Jessica, is the owner of Little Blessings Daycare in Round Rock and is a consultant for Southern Living at Home. They may be reached at 2613 George St., Round Rock, TX 78681 or nikkendude2002@yahoo.com. Consuelo (Chelo) Molina Elliott ’98 is a community outreach educator with the Bell County Public Health District in Temple. Consuelo, her husband, Glenn, and their children, Alyssa and Alison, may be reached at 4413 Ponderosa Ln., Temple, TX 76502 or celliott@texashan.org.
Alumni, friends, university staff and faculty members met together in Lubbock during the 2003 Baptist General Convention of Texas for the annual Alumni and Friends dinner in November. Alumni in attendance were (Front Row) Becky Amason Bradley ’63, Martha White Farris ’42, Alta Bowers Cates ’36, Frances Hennessee Smyth ’45, Tracie Belew Bryant ’95 and Crista Lennon Blackhurst ’94. (Back Row) Jack Bounds (CB) ’60, Sue Purcell Bounds ’62, Emily Griffin Davis ’95, Amy Austin ’97, Robby Jackson ’87, Trey Turner ’92, Sharon Crane Davis ’70, Andy Davis (Hon. Alumnus and chairman, Board of Trustees), Dwayne Hoving ’87, Dr. J. A. Reynolds (Hon. Alumnus and former faculty), Todd Blackhurst ’90 and Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom, president and Hon. Alumnus.
Bonnie Himel Morrison ’98 is teaching 7 th grade language arts i n C y - F a i r I S D. S h e m a y b e r e a c h e d a t 1 0 2 1 9 F a r r e l l D r. , Houston, TX 77070 or bonbon83099@yahoo.com. Gina Scurlock ’98 is the associate minister of spiritual development at West Rome Baptist Church in Rome, GA. She works with adults through the Bible study departments, the women’s ministry and the single adult ministry. She may be reached at 6 N. Elm St. NW, Rome, GA 30165 or gscurlock@westromebaptist.org.
Brandon Tidwell ’98 is a metrics analyst with Exult, an HR outsourcing firm for Fortune 500 companies. He serves on the board of directors for MPACT Memphis, a young professional organization committed to making Memphis a dynamic place to live and work. Brandon may be reached at 99 S. Second St., Ste. A-225, Memphis TN 38103 o r btidwell76@yahoo.com. Patricia Diaz ’99 is attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth after completing her assignment as a missionary journeyman in Venezuela. 1805 J.T. Luther Dr., #H, Ft. Worth, TX 76115 or pattimarie@hotmail.com Kelli Crawford Walker ’99 is the program coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lincoln County, NM. She is also working on a master’s degree in English, with special studies in American Linguistics in American Literature at Eastern New Mexico University. She may be reached at 117 Rio, Ruidoso, NM 88345 or prof_kelli@hotmail.com.
2000s Christine Boney Brantley ’00 teaches kindergarten at Wylie ISD. She may be reached at 1727 Port Tack Ln., Wylie, TX 75098 o r Cdb423@aol.com. Melissa Frazier ’00 received an M . D i v. f r o m G e o r g e W. Tr u e t t Theological Seminary and is the associate pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenville, NC. She may be reached at 2209 F Hyde D r. , G r e e n v i l l e , N C 2 7 8 5 8 o r mfrazier@ibcg.org. Jennifer Yarbrough Harkleroad ’00 is teaching 4 th grade in the Henry County school system in Stockbridge, Georgia. Jennifer and her husband, Hundley, may be reached at 108 Hudson Bridge Terrace, Stockbridge, GA 30281 or missjabc123@hotmail.com. Caleb G. Lee ’01 is a full-time camp director at Camp Timberline located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. He is responsible for the mountain adventure aspect of camp, which includes the ropes course, zip lines, day hikes and Upward Bound treks out in the mountains. Caleb also develops programs and devotional material for his staff and campers. He may be reached at Camp Timberline, 420 S. Howes, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80521 or caleb@camptimberline.com.
Andrew Taylor, husband of Kaycie McKee-Taylor ’01, is flying the A10 Warthog in an operational squadron at Pope AFB, NC. They may be reached at 12 Commando Ave., Pope AFB, NC 28307 o r snapitkc@hotmail.com. April Hitchcock Moreland ’01 is working on a combination master’s and doctorate degree in organizational health psychology at Walden University in Minneapolis, MN. She may be reached at P.O. Box 941, Montgomery, TX 77356 or amore001@waldenu.edu. Laura Carroll Bersoza ’02 is a case manager for Communities in Schools. Laura and her husband, O s c a r B e r s o z a ’ 0 0, may be reached at 3009 Ira Young Dr., #909, Temple, TX 76504 o r olbersoza@yahoo.com. Clarissa Campos ’02 is a case manager at City of Austin Housing Authority. She may be reached at 12166 Metric Blvd., Apt. 1002, Austin, TX 78758 or clarissac@hacanet.org. Ruth Hatch Daniel ’02 is an administrative officer and supervisor of banking specialist training with Extraco Bank in Temple. She is the lead trainer for all new tellers, handling all customer service and computer training. She may be reached at 214 County Road 3000, Lott, TX 76656 or rhdaniel@sbcglobal.net. Heather Rapp ’02 is living and working in western Australia while completing her diploma in intercultural studies. She may be reached a t 2 1 H u n t e r D r. , L e s m u r d i e , 6076, Western Australia or rapp_heather@hotmail.com.
Kari Wallace ’02 is the social service director at Temple Living Center East in Temple. She may be reached at 3007 Antelope Trl., Apt. 253, Temple, TX 76504 o r kwall8333@cs.com. Reagan Williams ’02 is an associate conference director with Williams Evangelistic Ministries, a 50-year-old association started by his grandfather. He also served as an intern for the American Conservative Union’s “Conservative Political Action Conference” in January 2004. CPAC is designed to advance important, everyday issues such as taxes, crime, culture and foreign policy. Reagan may be reached at 2065 Woodlawn Rd., Covington, GA 30014 or reagan79@hotmail.com. Jennifer Grieser ’03 is teaching middle school English and coaching high school girl’s soccer. She may be reached at 1565 N. Business 35 #258, New Braunfels, TX 78130 or soccertjen@yahoo.com. Lauren Wilkinson ’03 is serving as a social worker at Manor Oaks Nursing Center in Rockdale. She may be reached at 1601 Miller St., Belton, TX 76513 or laurenwilkinson2000@yahoo.com. Emma Jean Ribar ex was Cameron Junior High Teacher of the Week in December. She has taught school for 22 years, the past 11 in Cameron, where she teaches reading and math. Emma taught four years in Buckholts ISD, where she served as elementary and junior high principal for one year. Before coming to Cameron, she taught world geography, government and economics at Ellison High School in Killeen ISD.
WEDDINGS Matthew Rex Kirkley ’96 to Annie Kim Leigh, November 22, in Belton. Matthew is the owner of the Cross Country Group, and Annie is the office manager at the Belton Chamber of Commerce. They may be reached at 311 W. 7th Ave., Belton, TX 76513. Sarah Maria Cervantes ’98 to David Allen Tanner, October 18, in Belton. Sarah is employed by Belton ISD, and David is a master automotive technician at Patriot Pontiac in Killeen. They may be reached at 204 E. 12th Ave., Belton, TX 76513. Kara Linette Blomquist ’01 and Roman C. T r e v i n o ’ 0 2, December 27, in Temple. Kara is a teacher and coach at Killeen High School, and Roman is employed with First National Bank of Killeen. Byron Eugene Wilkerson ’01 to Lesa Annette Rayford, October 18, in Dallas. Byron and Lesa are both employed by State Farm Insurance Companies. The couple will reside in Temple. Gregory Coleman ’01 to Tyesha Mitchell, December 20, in Conroe. Greg is a special education teacher at York Junior High with Conroe ISD, and Tyesha is with Houston ISD Administration attending Texas Southern University. They may be reached at 21530 Karpathos Ln., Spring, TX 77388 or a_coleman5@yahoo.com.
Wayne Roark ’02 is a level-2 teacher’s aide, teaching in the functional academics class with fourth and fifth graders at Iduma Elementary in Killeen. He may be r e a c h e d a t 2 5 0 9 N . 1 3 th S t . , Te m p l e , TX 76501 or teachcentx35@yahoo.com. Alicia Beckworth Seaton ’02 is a consultant at Deloitte and Touche in Dallas. Alicia and her husband, Dave, may be reached at 7421 Frankford Rd., #2824, Dallas, TX 75252 or alicia@goose24.org. Nelson Bonilla ’00, Jessica Pedraza Bonilla ’00, Lindsey Hoffman, Chris Johnson, Tyesha Mitchell Coleman, Gregory Coleman ’01, Richard Nash ’01, Amber Grimes Nash ’02, Danny Behrens ’02, Emily Holt, Carlos Santiago ’02, Attalie Santiago ’00, MA ’02, and Chandler Santiago.
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JoLynn Jensen Rude ’94 and her husband, Doug, announce the birth of their son, Kevin Douglas, July 9. He joins big sister, Kamryn. They may be reached at 3912 Newhall Dr., Plano, TX 75023.
Lisbeth Darcey Graham MBA ’02 and Todd Charles Appelman MBA ’02, November 8, in Eureka Springs, AR. Todd is a plant productivity leader at Pactiv Corporation in Atlanta, GA. They may be reached at 165 Creekside Trl., Covington, GA 30016 or tappelman@pactiv.com.
Chris ’94 and Shelly Buckley Nagel ’95 announce the birth of their daughter, Virginia Grace, June 12. Shelley is a teller at BankTrust in Mobile, AL, and Chris is a chaplain at Covenant Hospice. They may be reached at 9135 Colt Dr., Semmes, AL 36575.
Ebony Nicole Espallargas ’03 and Stephen Howard Morehead ’03, December 20, in Belton. They may be reached at 3070 Sparta Rd., Belton, TX 76513 or sadercutie@yahoo.com. Whitney Nicole Howren ’03 to Joshua David Arriaga, May 31, in Aspen, Colorado. Whitney is a nurse on the operative care line surgical floor at the VA Medical Center in Houston. They may be reached at 1918 Woodhue Dr., Spring, TX 77388 or whitneyhowren@hotmail.com.
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Gary ’95 and Kathy Brown Blair ’94 announce the birth of their son, Kase Michael, October 4. He joins 3-year-old big brother, Koby. They may be reached at blairsoverthere@yahoo.com. Lon ’95, MS ’01, and Jennifer Evans Hammonds ’99, MS ’01, announce the birth of their son, Luke Thomas, August 20. They may be reached at 7309 Pappus Ct., Temple, TX 76502 or jhammonds@hot.rr.com.
Brian ’89, MA ’92, and Dori Connally Rolfes ’88 announce the birth of their daughter, Jayne Caroline, October 30. She joins big brother, Alex. They may be reached at 1316 West Park Row, Arlington, TX 76013 or dabrolf@vvm.com.
Brian ’95 and Laynie Williams Humphrey ’93 announce the birth of their son, Noah Taylor, July 9. They may be reached at laynie_h@hotmail.com.
Pamela Caraway Spates ’90 and her husband, Frank, announce the birth of their daughter, Heather Abigail, October 29. She joins siblings, David, Jesse, Jonathan, Micah and Sarah. They may be reached at 112 Vintage Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165 or fjpds@juno.com.
Angela Clark Titherage ’95 and her husband, Kris, announce the birth of their son, Joshua Daniel, July 17. He joins big brother, Jordan, and big sister, Emily. Angela recently earned her Master of Education in Learning Systems Technology Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. They may be reached at 518 South Fir St., Beebe, AR 72012 or titherage@sbcglobal.net.
Trey ’92 and Lea Ann Lowery Turner ’91 announce the birth of their son, Garrison Joel, December 19. Trey is the pastor at Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Temple. They may be reached at 4314 Stagecoach Trl., Temple, TX 76502 or turners@hot.rr.com. Gary ’94, MBA ’00, and Kimberly Bird Lamm ’94 announce the birth of their son, Caleb Ryan, January 8. He joins older twin siblings, Cameron and Courtney. They may be reached at 10804 Buchanan Ct., Temple, TX 76502.
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Phillip ’96 and Roni Hutcheson Richards ’96 announce the birth of their son, Max Nathan, October 14. Phillip is stationed in Hawaii as a pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps. They may be reached at 1762 Lawrence Rd., Kailua, HI 96734-4828 or phillipandroni@earthlink.net.
Shawn ’97 and Heather Price H a n k s ’ 9 7 announce the birth of their daughter, Mia Ellen, April 15. Shawn is the vice president of Premiere Speakers Bureau, and Heather is a full-time mom. They may be reached at 2228 Jo Ann Dr., Spring Hill, TN 37174 or shankstn@yahoo.com.
Jonathan ’02 and Erin Smith Wright ’01 announce the birth of their son, Adon, November 2 7. They may be reached at 529 Michaels Dr. #G, Duncanville, TX 75116 or jonathan-erin_wright@wycliffe.org.
Kris Klaus ’97 and his wife, Amie, announce the birth of their daughter, Kelsie Grace, September 29. They may be reached at 2572 Airville Rd., Temple, TX 76501.
Jo Green Pardue ’23, December 20, in Shreveport, LA. She taught English and Latin at Shreveport High School and Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA. In 1989, she was inducted into the Byrd High School Hall of Fame.
Carlotta Russell Maneice ’98 and her husband, Mack, announce the birth of their daughter, Melody, April 28. She joins big brother, Micah, and big sister, Mercedes. They may be reached at 4611 Colby Dr., Killeen, TX 76542. Gay Lynn Gryseels Kurtz ’99 and her husband, Russell, announce the birth of their daughter, Selah Elizabeth, November 19. They may be reached at 12226 Ponderosa Rd., Holland, TX 76534 or glg19@hotmail.com. Dwayne MA ’00 and We n d y Hendrickson Frei ’96 announce the birth of their son, Kyle Mark, May 14. They may be reached at 2010 Canyon Creek Dr., Temple, TX 76502. Amy Ward ’02 and her husband, James Salsgiver, announce the birth of their fourth child, Dylan, October 20, who joins siblings Cassandra, Jonathan and Austin. Amy is a stay-at-home mom, and Jim is a diesel mechanic for Shallow Ford Construction Company in Temple. They may be reached at 1503 Robertson Ave., Copperas Cove, TX 76522 or salsgiversgirl@hotmail.com.
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Mary Roark Fergeson ex ’31, October 17, in Irving. She worked as a bookkeeper for Albritton Engineering Corporation and for the Central Texas Air Conditioning Company in Bryan. Mary taught Sunday School in Ranger, Texarkana and Bryan. Grace Williams Gips ’31-’32, December 1, in Houston. She worked in the insurance and commercial credit business. She was a founding member of Faith Lutheran Church in Houston. Henry Redmon, husband of Mildred Ward Redmon ’31-’33, November 12, in Alice. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church in Alice, where he served as trustee and adult Sunday School teacher. Henry was a member of the Masonic Lodge #189 in Corpus Christi. Mildred may be reached at 1512 Fairdale St., Alice, TX 78332. Florence Hilliard Knutzen ’33, October 28, in Dallas. She taught third grade at Ascher Silberstein Elementary and Bonham Elementary in Dallas for 30 years. June Smith Zimmerman ex ’34, November 12, in Bertram. Her son, Hap Zimmerman, may be reached at 223 CR 303, Bertram, TX 78605 or hapzimmerman@hotmail.com. Catherine Pirtle Howes ’37-’38, November 5, in Dallas. She helped provide Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls to children who had undergone surgery at the Shriner’s Hospital in Dallas. In 2001, Catherine established the Angielena Pirtle Presidential Endowed Schol-
arship in memory of her sister. Her husband, Knowlton Howes, may be reached at 3906 Antiqua Dr., Dallas, TX 75244. Ruth Osborn McLeroy ’38, September 29, in Longview. She taught for 35 years in Eddy, China Springs, La Vega and Dallas. She retired in LaFayette, Indiana, after 25 years as a fifth-grade teacher. Nona Mae Willis Smith ’41, November 3, in Houston. Nona and her husband were involved in creating and building the Houston Northwest Medical Center and Cypress Fairbanks Hospital. She was a “beauty” at MHB, first runner-up to Mrs. Texas, PTO president, an active Republican and Bridge player. Nona was a member of AISD, AAUW and Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum and Society for the Performing Arts. Dr. Etoile DuBard ’42, October 28, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was founder of the DuBard School for Language Disorders at the University of Southern Mississippi in 1962, where she worked with children, ages 3-13, who struggled with communication disorders. Dr. DuBard taught in public schools in Natchez, Clarksdale and Jackson, Mississippi, Texas and Florida for nine years in elementary education and six years of speech therapy work. She also served 35 months in the Women’s Navy Reserve. In 1991, Dr. DuBard was the recipient of the UMHB Outstanding Alumni Award (presently called the Distinguished Alumni Award). Zelia Belle Loyd Howell ’42, October 14, in Dallas. She was active in civic activities and clubs, the Christian Women’s Club and various Bible studies. Clarence Daniel Pruett CB ’42, July 15, in Austin. His wife may be reached at 5403 Fernview Rd., Austin, TX 78745. Glenn Rhines, husband of Alta Ferguson Rhines ’45, January 4, in Round Rock. He pastored churches in Dutch Flat, California and Tarpley, served in the Mission Service Corps for 15 years for the Southern Baptist Convention, and taught Bible class at Torres Unit Prison in Hondo. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the VFW and retired from civil service. Alta may be reached at 801 Deer Run, Round Rock, TX 78681 or grhines@indian-creek.net.
Neta Sawyer Mayfield ’49, October 22, in Cleburne. While attending MHB, Neta was named Miss Personality in 1942. She spent 21 years in the teaching profession, including 16 years in Cleburne as a teacher and counselor. She served on the UMHB Alumni Association Board of Directors, and in 1999, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medallion. Neta served with Johnson County MHMR, volunteered for Kings Daughters and Meals on Wheels. Her husband, Bob Mayfield, may be reached at 809 Berkley Dr., Cleburne, TX 76033. Loleat Ratliff Nied Vetter ’53, December 19, in Grand Prairie. She was a teacher for 30 years in Llano, Austin and Corpus Christi. Mildred Ware Sherill ’55, October 4, in Cleburne. Malissa Craddock, mother of Annette Craddock Howse ’57, December 25, in Mineola. She was a homemaker and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Mineola as a member of the Pilot Club and a Sunday School teacher. She was also a former manager of the Dan Peacock Cattle Ranch and a charter member of the Royal Haven Baptist Church. Annette may be reached at 7034 Northridge Dr., Nashville, TN 37221. Kyle Don “D.D.” Carpenter, husband of Lissette Ferlet Carpenter ’65, October 19, in McGregor. He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Huck International in 1995. Lissette may be reached at 560 Evening St., McGregor, TX 76657 or 1fc7@juno.com. Elizabeth Battereal ’68, November 4, in Temple. She began her teaching career at Arnold Branch, MO, in 1946 and taught school at various locations in the United States and in Germany before coming to Copperas Cove ISD in 1965. There she taught elementary school until her retirement in 1982. Elizabeth was a member of the National Honor Society and the Texas Retired Teachers Association. She served on the administrative board of Grace United Methodist Church of Copperas Cove and was secretary of the Coryell County Republican Party. Mrs. Bettye Jo Westbrook , December 7, in Loveland, Colorado. Mrs. Westbrook, formerly of Beaumont, Texas, was preceded in death by her husband, D r . B o n n i e B .
Westbrook Jr. ’70. Both Dr. and Mrs. Westbrook were awarded honorary doctorates at the December 1999 Commencement. The Westbrooks were pacesetters in the Challenge Beyond 2000 Capital and Endowment Campaign, and they had previously established an endowed scholarship in honor of Dr. Amy LeVesconte, former chairman of the chemistry department. Dr. B.B. Westbrook served as a trustee of the university 1972-1980. Mike Kober ’75, January 14, in Austin. He was the former business manager of UMHB and the father of Aubrey Kober Hasse ’97 . Aubrey may be reached at 7312 Poplar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042. Ruby McDonald, mother of Barbara Chaney, Honorary Alumna 1984, and former faculty, December 20, in Temple. Her granddaughter, Julie Coker, may be reached at 1130 Mary Jane, Belton, TX 76513. Mary Deoss Cook ’96, November 1, in Belton. She was a math teacher at Harker Heights High School. Her husband, Curtis Cook, may be reached at 329 Windmill Hill Rd., Salado, TX 76571. Dorris Eulene McCrum Clark ex, December 19, in Ft. Worth. Chalistia Juanita “Carlie” Reed Cochran , H o n o r a r y A l u m n a 2001 , November 10, in Harker Heights. After beginning her teaching career in Little River, TX, she accepted an assignment to teach aircraft mechanics for the War Department at Shepherd Field, TX, and Kessler Field, Mississippi, until 1947. While living in Belton, Mrs. Cochran taught first grade at Camp Hood School and Meadows Elementary School until 1960, when she and her husband moved to Killeen. She taught for 37 years until her retirement in 1979. In 1999, Mrs. Cochran established the Chalistia Reed Cochran Presidential Endowed Scholarship to help others secure an education. Her niece, LaNelle Solomon Gallagher, may be reached at 2117 Flat Creek Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. Carroll Dickie Evans ex, November 23, in Cedar Lane. She taught school in Sweeny ISD and was a member of the First Berean Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as secretary, a choir member and historian. Carroll was also a member of the Sisters of the Heart group.
Jacquelyne Hammond Goodnight ex, December 10, in Harker Heights. She was co-founder of Goodnight Homes, Inc. of Killeen and was a rancher and homemaker. For over 30 years, she served as secretary and treasurer for the Cedar Knob Cemetery Association. She also served as director of the Bell County MHMR board. Jacquelyne was a founding member of the Central Christian Church of Killeen and was active in the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Sam Houston Chapter. Melva Guinn ex, October 21, in Kyle. She was a nursing home administrator, opening the Arboretum in San Marcos and later opening a nursing home in San Benito. Irma Mae Lightsey ex, December 19, in Jasper. She was a retired school teacher and owned Mother Goose Kinder School in Calhoun County. Irma was former president of the Calhoun County Library Board, former member of the Tax Board of Equalization, member of the Calhoun County Senior Citizen Association and a member of the Port Lavaca Women’s Study Club, in which she was named the 1985 Woman of the Year. Lillian L. Smith ex, December 6, in Lufkin. She was a retired executive secretary to the vice president of Engineering of Center Point Energy, a member of the Pilot Club, a member of Lufkin First Baptist Church and active in politics. Ruby Weir ex, December 22, in Rowlett. She worked as a private nurse and was an officer of the Official Professional Nursing Bureau. Ted Austin, former chair of the art department, November 25, in Edna. His wife, Marian Austin, may be reached at 208 Central Dr., Edna, TX 77957. J. Bryant Reeves, former faculty, November 13, in Belton.
CORRECTION Z i p c o d e correction o n M a r y L a w s o n E d w a r d s ’ 4 6, whose husband’s death was published in the fall 2003 issue. Mary may be reached at P.O. Box 731654, San Antonio, Tx 78278.
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Alumni Life MEMORIALS Bold type denotes person honored or memorialized. Melvin & Delois “Speedie” Speed Akers Russell Bridges Jay Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Gibson Betty Bass Hiles Kelly Gibson Horn Anne Fort Redman Allena Armentrout Tillis
Gladys Davis Dr. & Mrs. Carl C. Bradley Julia Amason Walker Ernest & Hilda Jean “Penny” Dodds Ted & Marian Austin Marion Walker Barren Betty Sue Craven Beebe Claude & Delma Garner Jacks Arch K. & Juanita Middleton Jacobson
Rex Michael Marion Walker Barren Betty Sue Craven Beebe Claude & Delma Garner Jacks Arch K. & Juanita Middleton Jacobson Caleb Morgan Joe & Angela Bailey Oscar Federwisch The W. B. Herringtons Mrs. Harry Kidwell
Hilda Jean “Penny” Dodds Julia Ann Smith Michael
Ruby McDonald Mollie Cole Brooks Dr. Bobby E. Parker Richard & Gayle Albert Crain
Joe Weldon Bailey Joe & Angela Bailey Oscar Federwisch
Dr. Etoile DuBard Marion Walker Barren Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Dr. & Mrs. Larry Woodward
Dr. Leo Bailey Danny Bridges Don & Linda Bridges Sandefur
J. Ralph Ewing Frances Roach Ewing Betty Bass Hiles
Stanley L. & Ruby Lee Henderson Pirtle A.W. & Claire C. Pirtle
Wayne Beasley Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Don & Linda Bridges Sandefur
Edith Ferrell Janice Williams Autry Julia Woodyard Nation
Henry D. Redmon Betty Sue Craven Beebe
Sara “Sadie” Bell Forest & Doris Reynolds Beach Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Imogene Griffay Ben Purcell Lillie Raabe Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Ted Austin Ned & Eileen Harrison
Peggy Bishop Forest & Doris Reynolds Beach Vaudine King Bradbury W. Wayne Bradbury Ruby Prather Brown Jeff & Lou Nelle George Myrtle Burnham Louise Price Tye Eileen Carder Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Marietta Parker Jim Johnson Marietta Parker Chalistia Reed Cochran Jimmie Don & Marie McKamie Aycock Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Joan Marlowe Myrah Pat Lockridge Shannon Sally Collier Dr. & Mrs. Carl C. Bradley Julia Amason Walker Charles Conder Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Carl C. Bradley Julia Amason Walker Guy Marie Cooley Raymond Cooley, Sr. Malissa Emaline Sheets Craddock Pat Lockridge Shannon James Crawford Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom UMHB Faculty Assembly
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Jerry Harrison Ted & Marian Austin Dr. Dolores Hinton Betty Bass Hiles Catherine “Kitty” Pirtle Howes Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom A. W. & Claire C. Pirtle Dr. & Mrs. Larry Woodward Elsie York William T. Lander, Jr. Jack C. Wilson Olive Fuller Wilson Matt Luedke Cliff & Maurine Wiese Anne Wiese Halbert Frances Neta Sawyer Mayfield Marion Walker Barren Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Mary Eunice Roberts Bull Martha Smirl Cooper Joan Burton Cox Claude & Delma Garner Jacks Arch K. & Juanita Middleton Jacobson Mary “Sue” Quesenbury McBrayer Julia Ann Smith Michael Glenn & Jeanette Kelley Mitchell Marietta Parker Harry & Peggy Richardson Maxine S. Richardson Don & Raneta R. Riddle Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Russell Rosina Hailey Sattawhite Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Walker
Ailese Parten Phillip H. Davidson, III
Eura Jewel Snodgrass Sammon Frances Bellue David L. Bond Kay Daugherty Lentsy Doran Charles & Luann Edwards Jackie Geister Cheri Howell Jim & Maxine Howell Gene & Joyce Kelso Lamar & Becky Livingston Fred & Nancy Logan Carla Moon Vera Myers Mollie K. O’Leary Solon & Ella Peevey Laura, Mark & Chris Penney Doak & Norma Pierce Harvey & Doris Pierce Kyle & Kim Pierce Willis & Joyce Reese Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sammon & family Tommy Sammon Mandy Shooter Sam Simpson Harry & Merlene Smith Marvin Snodgrass Mike & Brenda Stone Robert & Louise Stone Vic & Christeen Stone & family Stephanie S. Whitson Dr. Nancy Schoenrock Mike & Kathi Foster Beimer John Shannon, Sr. Richard & Gayle Albert Crain Betty Bass Hiles Alice Bagby Smith Dr. & Mrs. Jimmye S. Hillman Nona Mae Willis Smith Darryl & Gloria Fawcett Naushad Kermali of Hidalgo, Banfill, Zlotnik & Kermali, P.C.
North Harris County Branch AAUW Annet Riley Elfe Luise Thomas The Tom & Ann Estus Family Philanthropic Fund of the Houston Jewish Community Ralph & Toni Wallingford John Yochum Family Juel Merle “Mickey” Spears Edwin & Meriworth McMillan Mabry Dan W. Spears, Sr. Linda Stirman Billie Allen Mike & Kathi Foster Beimer Patricia K. Benoit Mollie Cole Brooks Weldon G. Cannon Louis & Charlynn Casey The Clinical Research Group at Scott & White Hospital Rodney Dunn Extraco Banks - Temple Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Gibson Raymond & Doris Goldman John F. Greene, Jr. Ronald & Amanda Harris Ed & Carol Holcombe Michael & Patricia Kirkpatrick Bill & Cathy Kneip Linzy & Thigpen, Attorneys-atLaw Clarence & Saundra Mason Sharon L. Moore Roger & Joyce Mounts Dr. & Mrs. D. P. Posey Elouise S. Prater Lee Ogburn-Russell Mollie Spoonts & family Lucia McClure Tipton Barbara Walker Sammie Sullivan Talley Louis C. Talley Boyd Thomas Glenda Barton Bush Gerald & Janice Caldwell Peggy Hayes Craik Dr. Mary L. Dowell Kathy Fagan Long Dr. Linda Hood Pehl Lucia McClure Tipton UMHB Faculty Assembly Virginia Walker Marion Walker Barren Rozelle Waugh Kent Owens Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Betty Westbrook Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Marietta Parker Andy Whetsell Rev. & Mrs. Elmer Glazener The Wolverton Family Betty Sue Craven Beebe Frances Roach Ewing
HONORARIA Dorothy Allen Anne Wiese Halbert Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Class of 1963 Robby Jackson Bobby Johnson Marietta Parker Richard & Gayle Albert Crain Betty Sue Craven Beebe Richard & Gayle Albert Crain Elizabeth Timmons Glazener Bill Fisher Johnette Shaffer Fisher Dr. LaVerne Gallman Dr. Grace Labaj Dr. Linda Hood Pehl Dr. Grace Richardson Whitis Mike & Kathi Foster Beimer Annette Craddock Howse C. C. & Hannah Liu Lee Mildred Ward Redmon Betty Sue Craven Beebe Anna Epps Huey Nancy Huey Kimbro Dr. Gene Kimes Carol Woodward Bobby & Edna Penny Bridges Reg & Marian King Julia Ann Smith Michael Dr. & Mrs. William B. Long Dr. William F. & Kathy Long Dwain & Bobbie Skinner Marshall Shirley Cowan Sommer Peggy Bass Albin Julia Ann Smith Michael Kathryn Love Dan & Laura Stringer McLallen Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Lou Provence Laine Julia Woodyard Nation Maurice Northen Family Dr. Rachael LaRoe Randy O’Rear Doris & Al Swafford Gilliland Mr. & Mrs. Clark Potter Pat Lockridge Shannon Joel Raymond Judy Crow Raymond Pat Lockridge Shannon Richard & Gayle Albert Crain Donald & Patsy Deere John H. Shannon, Jr. Doris Watters Wood Jane Blakely Joseph C. Wood, Jr.
“So why do you give?” Loyalty Fund — for life. The Bible says that the Lord loves a hilarious giver, a cheerful giver. I am sure some of my gifts have been hilarious in size, but the fact remains that every gift counts and makes a difference, regardless of the size. My contributions to the Loyalty Fund will not end the financial need at UMHB, but think about what would happen if everyone that ever received financial assistance from this university decided to say “thank you” by giving back to the Loyalty Fund – the results would be incredible! Just remember, it’s not always the amount that you give that God looks at, but the condition of your heart when you give it. Think about it. Gene Darnell ’86
Gene ’86 and Gloria Reyna Darnell ’83-’85, of Henderson, with their sons, Montana, Nathaniel and Jacob
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Alumni Association Board of Directors 2003-2004 Jeannette Mayfield Kelley ’76 President
Roosevelt Huggins ’95 First Vice-President
Wayne Carpenter ’71 Second Vice-President
Nelda East Sanders ’54 Secretary
Robby Jackson ’87 Director
Amy Austin ’97 Assistant Director
Doris Goldston Parker ’49 Janet Livingston Erwin ’55 Johnette Shaffer Fisher ’58 Gayla Vardeman Corley ’61
Soveida Obregon ’61 Nanako Hyakutake Tingleaf ’64 Pauline Herrera Spencer ’71 Randy James ’83
Eugene Darnell ’86 Greg Fore ’87 Greg Morris ’89 Lynda Solis ’91
Trey Turner ’92 Donna Hacker Shipp ’97 Charles “Skeeta” Jenkins ’00
Jessica Hobratsch ’00 Class Representative
Ryan Conlon ’01 Class Representative
Trent Worsham ’02 Class Representative
Gladys Chatham May ’50 Heritage Club President
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