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HARDIN-BAYLOR OFFICE OF THE P RESIDENT
The 2004-05 school year is proving to be one of the most exciting years on record, with so many wonderful things happening both on and off campus. Most notable have been the dedication of the Mayborn Campus Center and the national attention we gained through the success of our football team. The Crusader football team ended its winning season in a dramatic game for the national championship title at the NCAA Division III Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in Salem, Virginia. Although we did not gain the win against Linfield College in those final seconds of heart-stopping play, it was an incredible journey which brought national attention to this university and a sense of pride to everyone associated with it. It is with sincere, heartfelt appreciation that we congratulate our team and the coaches who brought this honor to UMHB. On February 4, 2005, we held a great day of celebration on campus as we dedicated the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center. Never before in our history has a building of this magnitude been built. Since the groundbreaking in June 2003, we had waited with anticipation for this day of ribbon-cutting and recognition of the special donors who helped us fulfill this dream. The Mayborn Campus Center is certain to become the “hub” of activities on campus, and for this reason, many have wanted to be involved in the project. We sincerely thank the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn Foundation, along with the many other foundations and individual donors, for making this great vision a reality. On Charter Day, we celebrated our 160-year anniversary. The Lord has been gracious to us over these many years. We thank Fran Garmon ’61 for speaking to the students and sharing her personal insights on how this great institution prepared her for the successful career she has enjoyed. The future has never looked brighter for UMHB than it does today. We are also preparing to build a new 144-bed housing complex beside the Tryon Apartment Complex. A central commons building, which is part of the project, will serve as a gathering place for all apartment residents on the northwest side of campus and will provide mail boxes for all, as well. Please make an effort in the near future to visit your alma mater and celebrate with us in the successes and joys the Lord has granted.
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 Wick ’97 Amy Bawcom ’93 Robby Jackson ’87
Contributing Writers
Amy Austin Wick ’97 Robby Jackson ’87 Jon Wallin Carol Woodward
Graphic Designer
Randy Yandell ’99
Photographers
Danielle Hampton Jon Wallin Carol Woodward Randy Yandell ’99
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Coming to W. W. Walton Chapel - Thursday, March 31 for the Heavin Forum on Christian Principles in Business Leadership 9:30 a.m. – Building a Better You 11:00 a.m. – Building Better Relationships Zig Ziglar, world-renowned author and speaker, has a unique delivery style and powerful messages. The forum is free and open to the public.
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The Heavin Forum on Christian Principles in Business Leadership is sponsored by Gary Heavin and the College of Business. Gary Heavin, a trustee for UMHB, is founder and CEO of Curves International, the largest fitness franchise company in the world. Curves has more than 8,700 centers worldwide and more than 4 million members. Mr. Heavin is also the author of several best-selling books including Permanent Results Without Permanent Dieting, Curves, and Curves on the Go.
Crusader Preview Hillman Artist Series, Joel Becktell, cello, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m. Spring Break (Campus Closed) Health Quest, Shelton Theater – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Easter Pageant, Luther Memorial –12:30, 3:00, 5:30 p.m. Good Friday Holiday (Campus Closed) Zig Ziglar, the Heavin Forum on Christian Principles in Business Leadership, W.W. Walton Chapel – 9:30, 11:00 a.m.
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Hillman Artist Series, Marian Anderson, string quartet, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m. Spring Revival Robing Chapel, W.W. Walton Chapel – 11:00 a.m. Heritage Club Luncheon and Gilewicz Hall of Fame Induction, Lord Conference Center – 12:00 Noon Midnight March, Vann Circle Spring Opera, Impresario and Gianni Schicchi, Cultural Activities Center, Temple – 7:30 p.m. Handbell Concert, Spring Ring, Hughes Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Combined Choirs Concert, First Baptist Church, Belton – 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m.
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Jazz Ensemble Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 4:00 p.m. Conservatory Choirs Concert, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:00 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. Mini-Mester Classes Begin Senior Saints Summit, Dr. Paul Stripling, preacher Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Advising and Registration for Summer I & II
JUNE On The Cover: President Bawcom and Mrs. Sue Mayborn cut the ribbon to the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center on February 4, 2005. Story on pages 8-9.
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Charter Day Chapel Charter Day services heralded the 160-year anniversary of the university. Fran Garmon ’61 provided reflections on her experiences as a student-athlete and how those experiences prepared her for her coaching career. Fran recognized the coaches in the crowd and said, “Look at all these coaches. When I was here, Fran Garmon ’61 the physical education department was made up of three people – Dee Dillon, Dr. Mickey Little and Barbara Chaney. These three women had so much influence on my life.” She charged the students to surround themselves with the right people and to be committed to the Lord. “All my accomplishments are because of the Lord,” Fran said. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the senior class marched from the chapel to place a wreath at the grave of Judge Baylor – continuing in the tradition.
Senior class officers Andrea Mooney and Stephen McElrath carry the wreath and lead the senior class members to Judge Baylor’s grave.
Professor Publishes Book Shirley A. Walker, associate professor of social work, recently published Women Without Children, Who Are They? A Life Journey. Walker’s book opens with a discussion about women who chose to be childless and women who are childless for other reasons in twentyfirst century America. Her book includes personal stories of six study participants and a section on “What We Want America To Know” in the voices of twenty-three other women who participated in the study. It provides a message to anyone who struggles with adversity. According to Dr. Susan Daniewicz, chair of the department of social work, “The book provides recommendations for professionals and individuals offering services to women on ways
to become more inclusive and sensitive to the needs of this often-invisible group. With sensitivity and clarity, Shirley provides a forum where voices of childless women can be heard,” said Daniewicz. According to Pastor Mark Westerfield of Central Baptist Church in Round Rock, Texas, “Shirley does a great job of showing that a person’s worth and completeness is not dependent upon ideas of others, but upon their Creator.” Walker’s book sheds light on common societal assumptions, stereotypes and generalizations about childlessness. It provides a deeper understanding of the needs, concerns and issues affecting childless women. “Thank you for the message that I am complete in Christ. I really needed
to hear that. In reading your book, I realize that many women are willing to talk about these things. We need to share our experiences with each other,” said Tamera Beck of Bellemead, New Jersey. Women Without Children, Who Are They? A Life Journey (ISBN: 14137-4883-X), is available at bookstores and online. UMHB LIFE
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Thirty-three Nurses Pinned Thirty-three nursing graduating Seniors participated in the Scott & White College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony in December. Dr. Linda Pehl, dean of the College of Nursing, pinned each graduate with the traditional pin that is unique and has been the same design since the first class graduated from the Scott and White Training School in 1904. During the program, outstanding graduates were recognized and given awards. The Golden Cross Award, which is given to the student displaying a “Christian Attitude” in all he or she does, was given to Ann Harris of Thorndale. The Purple Heart Award was given to Elda Marie Luera of Port Lavaca, as the student who displays care and compassion to patients, peers and faculty. Two students were awarded the Clinical Excellence Award: Camella J. Sitz of Harker Heights and Alan Jamandre of Spring. The Academic
Education Pinning
Seventy-one year-old Mary Whitaker receives her education pin, fulfilling her “life-long dream.”
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Nursing students line up to receive their pin.
Achievement Award, which is given to the student with the highest GPA, was presented to Jessica S. Brier of Cypress. The recipient of the Laura Cole
Award was also Jessica Brier. This award was established in 1972 in honor of the late Anna Laura Cole, director of nursing from 1933-1969 at Scott & White Hospital.
Conversational Spanish for Christian Workers The Department of Modern Foreign Languages will be offering a course in conversational Spanish for Christian workers from June 1 through June 30. Continuous registration for the course is currently open. According to the chair of Modern Foreign Languages, Judy Arnold, there is a need among Christian organizations and non-profit groups to have at least one person on staff trained in speaking Spanish. “We live in such a diverse community, and having people trained to translate Spanish is becoming more and more of a need among Christian and other non-
profit organizations,” said Arnold. The introductory course in five levels presents the basic structures of Spanish, with vocabulary especially adapted to Christian witness. Extensive use of scripture and Christian dialogue will be taught. The cost is $1000, which includes tuition, fees and books. The course is equivalent to two semesters of Spanish. University housing is available for an additional $285.00 per person. To register, contact Judy Arnold, chair of Modern Foreign Languages at (254) 295-4631 or email jarnold@umhb.edu.
Chaffin Assumes Chairmanship of Department of Music
Lon W. Chaffin, Ph.D., has been named chairman of the Department of Music effective June 1. He is replacing Dr. George Stansbury who will continue in his current position as dean of the College of Fine Arts. Dr. Chaffin has been with the university for the past five years as an associate professor of music, serving as coordinator of Music Theory, Composition and Technology. As a published, award-winning composer, Dr. Chaffin’s work has been heard around the country in various schools,
Dr. Chaffin directs the Gala Christmas Concert at First Baptist Church-Belton.
universities, conventions and churches. Local music supporters have heard his pieces for multiple ensembles premiered the last two years at the Gala Christmas Concerts. Before coming to UMHB, Dr. Chaffin served on the faculty of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri; Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas; and Temple College.
He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University. He earned a Master of Music and a doctorate in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University. Dr. Chaffin is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association, College Music Society, Society for Music Theory and ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).
Psychology Master’s Conference Held The Texas Association of Master’s in Psychology and the Texas Master’s Conference was held on campus in January. Featured speakers from the Counsel of Applied Master’s Programs in Psychology (CAMPP) and the Master’s in Psychology Accreditation
Committee (MPAC) included Dr. Gary Hanson, the Walter D. Smith Professor of Psychology and Vice-President for Administration at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. The Texas Master’s Conference provided participants with information regarding standards for applied
master’s programs in psychology, program accreditation in psychology, recent legislative events in Texas relevant to master’s in psychology and advocacy plans for master’s in psychology in Texas.
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Campus Life Julie Crane Crowned Miss Mary HardinBaylor Julie Crane, Miss Beall Hall, was crowned 2005 Miss Mary HardinBaylor in November. Crane, the daughter of Joe and Sharon Crane from Liberty, Texas, is a sophomore involved in University Singers, Concert Choir, Broadway Spectacular, Preview Weekend and Welcome Week. First runner up was Miss Campus Activities Board, Renee Ohendlaski of Huntsville; second runner up was Miss University Ambassadors, Brittany Edwards of Woodway; third runner up was Miss Focus Ministries, Sarah Walker of Houston; and fourth runner up was Miss McLane Hall, Ashley Goodin of Keller.
Commencement Two hundred and ninety students were awarded degrees at commencement in December. Students who completed their requirements for graduation in August or December were part of the 148th graduating class. Several students were also given awards during the ceremony. The awards included the Highest GPA Award, which went to Hagan Shertzer Colhe of New Braunfels and Amal Ayoub of Alexandria, Egypt The President’s Award for meritorious service to UMHB and the senior class went to Patrick Hill of Frisco and Robert Higginbotham of Converse. The Loyalty Cup, which is presented to the student who is most
Judith Peralta receives her baccalaureate degree from President Bawcom.
representative of the ideals, traditions and spirit of the university, both in the classroom and on the campus, was presented to three students: Justin Ward of Missouri City, Justin Gaidusek of Valley Mills and Candace Cohagan of Belton.
Dairy Barn A symbol of by-gone days was brought down recently to make room for new student housing. The old dairy barn, located at the northwest corner of campus, was part of several buildings which once-upon-a-time provided fresh milk and ice cream for the dining hall.
Choral Ensembles Head to Germany
Miss MHB 2004 Sarah Durham crowns Julie Crane as 2005 Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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One Voice and the Concert Choir have been invited by the Baptist General Convention of Texas to participate in a Partnership Mission project during the summer. They will travel to Austria and Germany May 27 - June 7, to perform concerts at local churches and schools and assist the missionaries in various activities. They were also invited to sing for the annual meeting of Evangelical Christians in Steyr, Austria. In 1999, a formal three-year partnership was established between
the BGCT and the Baptist Union of Germany. The purpose of this partnership was to allow Texas Baptists and German Baptists to work together in ways to mutually enhance evangelism, discipleship, and church planting/development in both countries. This partnership has continued to thrive through opportunities of exchange such as this experience. Anyone wanting more information about this trip, contact David Guess at (254) 295-4228.
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Mayborn Opening Draws A Crowd
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t was a great day of celebration as the university unveiled the largest construction project in its history. The 122,500 square-foot Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center was officially dedicated before hundreds of well-wishers on February 4.
Several people assisted with the unveiling ceremony. (L-R) Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom, Dr. Carole Smith ’65, Andrea Mooney ’05, Erin Parker Dugan ’04 and Justin Gaidusek ’04.
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The ceremony began with the unveiling of the Crusader statue, which was given in part by the Classes of 2004 and 2005. Justin Gaidusek ’04, Erin Parker Dugan’04, Andrea Mooney ’05 and Dr. Carole Smith ’65, a former MHB basketball coach, all assisted with the unveiling. President Bawcom told the history of the Crusader and how that prior to 1968, the athletic teams had played under various names, or in some cases, without a name. Then in 1968-1969, when Dr. Smith was a coach, the women’s athletic teams organized across Texas for intercollegiate competition, and Mary Hardin-Baylor College needed an official mascot. They selected the “Crusader,” which was adopted by the Board of Trustees in May 1975. “Today, all UMHB Crusaders, both men and women, continue to represent the Christian purpose and heritage of the university as they exhibit spirit, pride and the pursuit of excellence in their various arenas of competition,” said Bawcom.
Trustee Gordon Wiggers and his wife, Abby, peek into the fitness swim tank.
Then many benefactors joined Dr. Bawcom and Mrs. Sue Mayborn, who cut the ceremonial ribbon. Hundreds of students were on the second level of the arena cheering as the crowd walked into the facility for the dedication ceremony. The university wind ensemble played the National Anthem as music instructor George Hogan sang.
Hundreds gather to witness the official cutting of the ribbon.
Facility Features Arena – 2,500 fixed stadium seats, with 3,200 total capacity and 1/8 mile jogging track surrounding the upper deck
Brentham Fitness Center – Approximately 4,500 sq. ft. with • State-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment • Lifefitness and True treadmills • Lifefitness, Precor and True cross-trainer elyptical machines • Paramount, Bodymasters and TKO weight equipment including selectorized and plate-loaded machines, as well as free weights • Recumbent and upright lifecycles with integrated TVs • Cardio Theater System
The crowd of witnesses sing the National Anthem.
Two students, Jimmy Carter, an exercise and sport science major and a member of the basketball team, and the student body president, Carly Skaggs, expressed their gratitude on behalf of students. Then President Bawcom spoke of the significance of the day in the history of the university. “This historic day is the culmination of two decades of planning and the vision of many people who want the best for our students,” said Bawcom He also paid tribute to Mrs. Sue Mayborn, president of the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn Foundation in Temple, president of KCEN-TV, and editor/publisher of the Temple Daily Telegram and the Killeen Daily Herald. “I will never forget the day Sue and I sat down together to talk about this dream. We talked about the impact a
Trustee Carl Hudson examines the fitness equipment in the Brentham Fitness Center with April Sterling, a sophomore nursing major.
Musick Aerobics Room – suspended wood flooring
facility like this would have on the lives of our students, of its importance to this community, and her desire to see it happen,” said Bawcom. The day concluded with hundreds of guests touring the facility to get a firsthand look at what it provides.
Barbara Chaney Natatorium – adjacent 25 yard sun deck
Mabee-Farris Recreation Gymnasium – for intramural sports
Shannon Student Lounge – featuring a Freshens Smoothie bar
Exercise and Sport Science academic classrooms and labs
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Philanthropy Alta Bowers Cates Presidential Endowed Scholarship The Alta Bowers Cates Presidential Endowed Scholarship for Christian Studies was given by Mrs. Alta Bowers Cates ’36 and her family. Several members of her family gathered with her in the President’s Home on campus in November for a special unveiling of the plaque. The scholarship was given in appreciation for the Christian education she received while attending Baylor College for Women.
Dr. and Mrs. Bawcom stand with Mrs. Alta Cates and her daughter, Marci Johnston.
The day was extra special since First Lady Vicky Bawcom and Mrs.
Cates’ daughter, Marci Johnston, were best friends during their college years.
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Walter Sharp makes the winning catch in the semifinal game against Mount Union.
Photo by Kyle Lanzer/AP
C rusaders Make History! Football team plays in National Championship
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undreds of fans followed the Crusaders to the 2004 Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in Salem, Virginia, for the NCAA Division III Championship game against the Linfield College Wildcats and hundreds more watched or listened to the game back home. This was the game and the season that brought national attention to UMHB. From live coverage on ESPN2, to reviews in newspapers
across the nation, the Crusader football team made Mary HardinBaylor, and all who are associated with her, proud. “We are looking at the two top offenses in the country,” came the announcement on ESPN2. “And you will be hearing a lot of information about this college in Belton, Texas, who has only had a football program for seven years compared to the Linfield’s 102 years of football.” “UMHBelieve It” became one of the many slogans during the playoffs as the Crusader football team, in only its seventh season of existence, marched forward carving a path to the Stagg Bowl under the leadership of Head
Football Coach Pete Fredenburg. He dubbed the team “Road Dogs” since to make it to the title game they had to battle each of their playoff opponents on the road. After a 9-1 record during regular season, the Crusaders clinched a wildcard spot in the playoffs, and their first-round challenge was Trinity University. The San Antonio Express News recapped the 32-13 victory over Trinity — “The Crusaders (10-1) utilized a stifling defense and a potent running game to remove the Tigers from the playoffs.” In the second round, the Crusaders took on Hardin-Simmons with a resounding 42-28 win over the UMHB LIFE
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Cowboys, avenging their loss to HSU earlier in the season. The Crusaders then moved on into the quarter-finals against Washington & Jefferson in Washington, Pennsylvania. “The game plan for Washington & Jefferson’s football team was to keep Mary Hardin-Baylor’s offense off the field. And the President’s managed to do that through the first 10 minutes of Saturday’s game . . . and still trailed 17-0,” reported the Killeen Daily Herald. Final score — 52-16. The NCAA semi-final game against Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, would prove to be one of the Crusaders’ greatest challenges; the Purple Raiders were seven-time national champions. But in the final seconds, and in what the Houston Chronicle caption called “A Sharp Move,” quarterback Josh Welch found Walter Sharp in the end zone, and Sharp held on to the winning touchdown, putting the Crusaders on top 38-35. “Looking at the AFCA coaches’ final Division III poll, the top 10 reads like a list of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s playoff road kill,” cited the Waco Tribune. In a feature story in the Dallas Morning News, the headline read “Out
Coach Fredenberg receives the National Finalist trophy with team captains Matt Bush, Jeff Oliver, Bret Page and Chad Starnes
of nowhere — 7-year-old program toppling powers, making its mark.” As reported in USA Today, “Make no mistake — win or lose, what the Crusaders have already accomplished won’t soon be forgotten around the Belton, Texas, campus.”
When it was all said and done, the Crusaders fell to Linfield, 28-21, but the sports editor of Temple Daily Telegram, Gregg Wille, best summed it up – “Title or not, Crusaders build on legacy.”
Crusaders Honored as All-Americans At the conclusion of the season, five UMHB players were placed on the D3football.com AllAmerican Teams. Two Crusaders earned First Team All-American honors, one was named to the All-American Second Team and two players earned spots on the All-American Third Team. Offensive tackle Jeff Oliver and center Matt Bush were both named to the All-American First Team. Oliver, a senior from China Spring High School, and Bush, a senior from Temple High School, helped clear the way for a UMHB offensive attack. Running back Justin Bryson was the Crusaders’ Second Team AllMatt Bush
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American selection. Bryson, a junior from Jarrell High School, set UMHB and American Southwest Conference records with 1,869 yards rushing this season. Offensive guard Bryan Ramirez and defensive end Keith Zunker both earned spots on the All-American Third Team. Ramirez, a junior from San Antonio’s Marshall High School, also helped anchor the offensive line
Jeff Oliver
Justin Bryson
for the Crusaders this season. Zunker, a senior from San Antonio’s East Central High School, set a new UMHB single-season record with seven sacks and he led the team with 18.5 tackles for losses. The Crusaders finished the season with a 13-2 record and fell to Linfield in the Stagg Bowl 28-21 on December 18. UMHB had never won a postseason game prior to advancing to the Division III N a t i o n a l Championship game. UMHB is also ranked 2nd in the nation in the final D3football.com Top 25 Poll.
Bryan Ramirez
Keith Zunker
Crusader fans show their support
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Alumni Life Alumni Life received October 23, 2004, through January 14, 2005.
2000s To n y a B l a c k w e l l ’ 0 1 i s a counselor for victims of domestic violence at the Joint Military Abuse Shelter in Hawaii. She may be reached at 94-1095 Anania Cir., Apt. 8, Mililani, HI 96789.
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Eva Slover Sanderlin ’45 celebrated her 80 th birthday on October 17 in Knippa. Pictured with Eva at the party are her children, Claudia, Ted and Judy. She may be reached at P.O. Box 189, Knippa, TX 78870 or sanderlinfarms@aciglobal.com.
1940s Mary Hamilton Purcell ’47 has been chosen for inclusion in the 59th edition of Who’s Who in America, 2005. She is currently the United Nations representative for the International Federation of University Women in New York. Mary may be reached at 9 Oak Knoll Drive, Wallingford, PA 19086 or mjd1926@aol.com.
Class of 1955 will celebrate their 50th reunion on April 14-15. Golden diplomas will be awarded during Robing Chapel on Friday, April 15, 11:00 a.m.
1960s Kathy Bohlin ’69 was named director of Philippine Missions for Fullness in Christ Ministries. She recently returned from a second trip to the Philippines. Kathy may be reached at P.O. Box 79598, Fort Worth, TX 76179 or kbohlin@airmail.net.
1970s Gayle Lindner ’74 is a reading teacher for the Brown Schools at the Harris County Juvenile Justice Charter School: Katy Hockley Bootcamp. She was awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2000-2001 school year. The Bootcamp has been recognized by the Texas Charter School Resource Center as having the highest student growth in reading among all Texas Public Charter Schools. Gayle may be reached at 19450 Cypress Arbor, Katy, TX 77449 or gl77449@aol.com.
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Patsy Gilbert Eaddy ’79 has achieved National Board Certification for teaching and currently teaches fifth grade at Colfax Elementary School in Greensboro, NC. She was named staff member of the week in October. Patsy may be reached at 3001 King’s Pond Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407 or pateaddy@juno.com.
1990s Thomas Goforth ’90 graduated from medical school on May 20 and is in his family practice residency at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY. Tom, his wife, Shari Shipp Goforth ’92, and their daughters, Emily and Ashley Kate, may be reached at 144 Roslyn Rd., Mineola, NY 11501 or living2win@netzero.net.
Reagan Williams ’02 is the public information officer with Amstar Mortgage Corporation in Houston. He will control all public information as it pertains to press and investor relations. Reagan may be reached at 311 Breezeway Bend, League City, TX 77573 or reagan79@hotmail.com. Rhonda Belota ’03 is interning at Texas Christian University for her master’s degree in Sports Management from Texas A&M. She may be reached at 1120 Trinity Dr., Benbrook, TX 76126 or belota@hlkn.tamu.edu. Kim Bauer ’04 is the early Head Start family advocate for the Abilene ISD. She may be reached at P.O. Box 3795, Abilene, TX 79604 or kim.bauer@aisd.org. Nora Dollar Eades ’04 was inducted into the Phi Alpha National Social Work Honor Society of the School of Social Work at University of Texas at Arlington in July, where she is currently working toward her master’s degree in social work. She may be reached at 1205 E. Leon St., Gatesville, TX 76528 or ndeades4@hotmail.com.
Jamie Crane Roberts ’04 is the social service director at Temple Living Center Trisun Western Hills Nursing Home. She may be reached at 4306 Rifle Dr., Killeen, TX 76540 or jamieday@hot.rr.com.
WEDDINGS Amy Kathleen Austin ’97 to Scott Alan Wick, December 4, in Temple. Amy is the assistant director of a l u m n i relations at UMHB, and Scott is an area sales manager for Unitrin Insurance. They may be reached at 1802-B Azalea Dr., Temple, TX 76502 or aaustin@umhb.edu. Kimberly Beth Martinez ’99 and Charles William Camarillo MED ’00, December 11, in Temple. Kimberly is working on a master’s degree in school counseling at Tarleton State University-Central Texas, while teaching at Temple High SchoolAccelerated Academy as a math instructor, counselor and assistant cheer coach. Charles is an assistant principal at Temple High School.
J e f f T h o m a s s o n ’ 9 1 is the managing partner at Bentwood Country Club and Estates in San Angelo. He may be reached at 2111 Clubhouse Ln., San Angelo, TX 76904 or umhb91@aol.com. Sherrie Davis ’93 is a special education teacher at Stovall Academy in Aldine ISD. Sherrie and her twoyear-old adopted daughter, Brianna Rae, may be reached at 5403 Upland Brook Ln., Spring, TX 77379 or davistx@houston.rr.com. Nathan Saxton ’99, MBA ’02, graduated from the Naval Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as an Ensign with the U.S. Navy. He is currently in flight school in Pensacola with a contract to become a Naval Flight Officer. Nathan and his wife, Bethany Spradlin Saxton ’03, may be reached at 725 South N St., Pensacola, FL 32501 or nsaxton@hot.rr.com.
Melissa Lee ’93 to R. Lee Smith, May 2, in College Station. Melissa is working with member services, specializing in new accounts at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, and Lee is in management with M. Vernon Mills, Inc. Brentex Division. They may be reached at 2001 FM 389, #53, College Station, TX 77833 or texaskies@alpha1.net.
Susan Diane Rice ’01 to Mark L a d R a u s l , A u g u s t 7, i n Georgetown. Susan is employed at State Bank of LaGrange, and Mark is employed at H.E.B. Jennifer Lee Whitlock ’02 to Kenn Ray Lathers, November 20, in Cleburne. Jennifer teaches fourth grade at Rio Vista Elementary School, and Kenn will be entering the Navy this spring. They may be reached at 2028 Fm 1434, Cleburne, TX 76033. Brooke Arnold ’03 to Norman Hogue, November 6, in Waco. Brooke is teaching third grade at Bell’s Hill Elementary School in Waco ISD. They may be reached at 1804 Rey Dr., Waco, TX 76712 or brookeeumhb@yahoo.com.
BIRTHS David ’89 and Katherine Noriega Luna ex ’86 announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Paul, August 16. He joins big sisters, Michaela and Caroline. They may be reached at 603 W. Walker Ave., Temple, TX 76501 or david.luna@co.bell.tx.us. Brian ’89, MA’92, and Dori Thompson Rolfes ’88 announce the birth of their son, Andrew William, October 1. He joins 7year-old big brother, Alex, and 1year-old sister, Jaye Caroline. They may be reached at 1316 West Park Row, Arlington, TX 76013 or brianrolfes@sbcglobal.net. Darrell ’94 and Charissa Clements Fishbeck ex ’91-’93 announce the birth of their son, Easton J a m e s , August 18. He joins big s i s t e r s , Hayley and P e y t o n . Darrell is the student pastor at First Baptist Church in Blanco, and Charissa is a secretary at Blanco Elementary School. They may be reached at 619 Live Oak St., Blanco, TX 78606 or dfishbeck@hotmail.com .
Angela Clark Titherage ’95 and her husband, Kris, announce the birth of their daughter, Kyleigh Hope, October 19. She joins big brothers, Jordan and Joshua, and b i g s i s t e r, E m i l y. A n g e l a i s a n instructional development specialist in the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She is working with the Genetic Counseling Department and a consortium program at UAMS, Oklahoma Health Science Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and University of Kansas Medical Science Center to develop the first master’s program for genetic counselors using distance education. They may be reached at 518 S. Fir St., Beebe, AR 72012 or titherage@sbcglobal.net. Scott ’96 and Kima McLarty Coltharp ’96 announce the birth of their son, Kaeden Scott, April 29. He joins big brother, Connor. Scott received his master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at University of North Texas in May, and he is working as a physician’s assistant in Wimberley. They may be reached at 55 Deer Ridge Rd., Wimberley, TX 78676. Kinney Robinson ’96 and his wife, Ronda, announce the birth of their daughter, Kaliegh Noel, October 7. She joins big brother, John Miller. Kinney is a social worker for Odyssey Hospice in Big Spring. They may be reached at 4017 Houston Ave., Snyder, TX 79549 or kinney.robinson@sbcglobal.net. Chad ’97 and Cynthia Chlapek Berg ’98 announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Grace, July 30. She joins big brother, Seth, and big sister, Sarah. Chad is a fire lieutenant with the Killeen Fire Department, and Cindy is a part-time nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Scott and White Hospital. They may be reached at 205 River Springs Pkwy., Little River Academy, TX 76554. Courtney ’97 and Candi Denton Carter ’98 announce the birth of their son, Cameron Christopher, March 25. He joins big brother, Coleman. They may be reached at 9121 Rose Ct., Keller, TX 76248 or cmcarter007@msn.com.
Stephanie Wayne Pulley ’97 and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of their son, Thomas Wayne, November 6. They will be moving to Dallas where Tom will continue banking, and Stephanie will be a stayat-home mom. They may be reached at spulley@hot.rr.com. Antonio ’97 and Maria Teresa Mascorro Sanchez ’03 announce the birth of their son, Antonio Mascorro, June 14. They may be reached at 1108 Briargate D r. , A u s t i n , T X 7 8 7 5 3 o r antonio_sanchez@dell.com. Laura Golden Luedeke ’99 and her husband, S h a y , announce the birth of their son, Jett M a s o n , November 4. They may be reached at 1 0 8 3 1 M o o n l i t Meadows Ct., Houston, TX 77064 or lrl@ev1.net. and Bonnie McRight Levant ’01 announce the birth of their son, J o s h u a Matthew, May 4. Matthew is attending the Southern B a p t i s t Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, and Bonnie is a stay-at-home mom. They may be reached at 524 Royer Ct., Louisville, KY 40206 or mlevant@yahoo.com. Matthew
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Matt ’01 and Tiffany Holmstrom Pullen ’01 announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Lea, October 28. They may be reached at 2604 Silver Valley Ln., Georgetown, TX 78626.
Adam ’01, MS ’03, and Beth Oakerson Ward ’00 announce the birth of their daughter, Emily Marie, July 31. She joins big sister, Kathryn. Adam is a p r o j e c t manager at McLane Company in Temple, and Beth is a stay-at-home mom. They may be reached at 21 Bobcat Rd., Belton, TX 76513 or adambethward@hotmail.com. Tim ’02 and Rebeca Escobedo Carpenter ’02 announce the birth of their son, Seth Ta y l o r , September 14. Tim t e a c h e s Spanish, history, P.E. and coaches junior high school boys and girls basketball at Metropolitan Christian School in Dallas. Rebeca is an administrative assistant for the Downtown Pregnancy Center, which is a ministry of First Baptist Church Dallas. They may be reached at 1721 Highland St., Mesquite, TX 75149 or timandrebeca2003@yahoo.com.
DEATHS Londaline Maddox Bales Gibbs ’26, October 25, in Houston. She taught for 35 years, including positions at San Marcos Academy, El Paso Public School System and Ysleta ISD, where she earned the honor of induction into the Ysleta Retired Teachers Association Hall of Fame. Londy was a member of the Vocational Homemaking Teachers Association, the Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Texas Association of Future Homemakers of America, the American Association of University Women, the Ysleta Women’s Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. Cleo Love Brindley ’36, November 28, in Temple. She was an active member of the Temple community and served as president for Arno Art, Medical Alliance of Bell County, City Federation, Domestic Science, Nan Brown Garden Club and Tuesday Study Club. Cleo was a sustaining member of the Junior League of Bell County, Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Chapter, Cultural Activities Contemporaries and First Baptist Church.
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Alumni Life Fleda Howell Notzon ’36, December 3, in San Antonio. She taught public and private school in Corpus Christi and Iraan, TX. Fleda was actively involved with the Junior Red Cross, Little Theatre, Junior League, YWCA, Council of Cultural Activities, Las Donas De La Court and a lay reader at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Mittie Allen ’37, January 1, in Austin. She taught elementary school for 39 years, primarily in the old red Bertram school house in Corpus Christi. Ione Hudson DeSteiguer ’38, November 23, in Winston Salem, NC. She taught in Port Arthur schools until her retirement and was active in the Antique Study Club, P.E.O. and the Knife and Fork Club. Louise Lanham Limmer ’49, December 14, in Temple. She taught school in Bartlett for 42 years and was elected Teacher of the Year in 1968. In 1970, Louise was elected Woman of the Year by the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce.
Bold type denotes person honored or memorialized.
MEMORIALS
Eleanor Highsmith Kindrick ’54, December 19, in Gatesville. She taught at the Gatesville Elementary School for many years and taught and served as librarian for the Gatesville State School for Boys. Carolyn Ruth Brewer ’58, October 21, in Clute. She taught school at Brazosport and was a librarian at West Columbia. Pauline Moore, mother of Deborah Moore ’71, August 29, in Killeen. Deborah may be reached at 1308 Flynn St., Killeen, TX 76543. Cynthia Fonseca ’83, October 19, in Killeen. She was a revenue agent for IRS and previously worked as an audit agent on several government projects. Her husband, Victor, may be reached at 18 Mighty Oaks, Killeen, TX 76542. Joe Edward Miller, father of Regan M i l l e r ’ 8 3, December 13, in Runaway Bay. Regan may be reached at 1471 Oriole Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130 or rmiller@fbcnb.org.
Cliff Chandler Jane Cunningham Shirley Evans Kelly Marion Walker Barren
Lisa Cook Boarman ’95, December 4, in Garland. She taught special education in Killeen, Waco and South Garland High Schools. Peggy Sauve Mays ’95, in November, in Killeen. Her husband, Gregory Mays, may be reached at 5004 Inwood Cir., Killeen, TX 76542. Rosemary Crews Kirkland ’97, January 2, in Temple. She worked at Central Texas Youth Services and volunteered with several child advocacy and animal shelter organizations. Joan Wheat Metcalf ex ’41 , November 3, in Harker Heights. She and her husband, Phillip, owned and operated businesses in Belton and Killeen for many years. Dora Russell ex, December 29, in Athens. She taught school in Cross Roads, Athens and Hayward, California; was co-owner of a grocery store, service station and car wash; and taught private piano lessons for 30 years.
Rex Z. Michael, Jr., Major, U.S.M.C. (Retired) Julia Ann Smith Michael
Cecil Barfield Nadyne Owen Roberts
Classmates of Class of 1959 Beverly Jane Brown Deines
John & Alice Minten Dorothy Minten Janie Minten
Juanita Bawcom Marion Walker Barren Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Huber Dr. Beatrice Huston Schulyn, Thelma & Michael Huston Claude & Delma Garner Jacks John & Jeannette Mayfield Kelley Randy & Julie Wheeler O’Rear Bill & Paula Tanner
Dick Cooke Julia Ann Smith Michael
Caleb Morgan Angela D. French
Kay Farris Kent & Darius Owens Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens
Dr. Bobby E. Parker Rob & Brenda Anderson Potts
Dr. Liston Beazley Glenn Rhines Fayly Hardcastle Cothern Bob Blanchard Earl Hagberg Carilane Newman Vieregg Annie Ruth Bourge Ruth Aline Bourge
Parker Glasscock Barbara Bridges Geanene Dever Frances Floyd Bobbie Houston Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Huber Maggie James Carol Koster Dan & Anne Meacham Edna Pechal JoAnn Pemberton Annetta Shelton Viola Grimm Julia Amason Walker
Carolyn Ruth Brewer Johnette Shaffer Fisher Mary Ann Adams Thurlow Caroline Valdivia
Della Gotcher Marinik Claude & Delma Garner Jacks
Larry D. Bridges Russell Bridges
Frances Neta Sawyer Mayfield Susan Akers Bills Fayly Hardcastle Cothern
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Arthur Prinz Glen & Glenda Dennis Cosper Alice Bagby Smith Dr. & Mrs. Jimmye S. Hillman Sammie Sullivan Talley L.C. Talley & family Doris Wade Thomason Mildred Dicus Walker Leroy Vickrey Dr. Beatrice Huston Schulyn, Thelma & Michael Huston Randy & Julie Wheeler O’Rear Jane McQuade Walter Betty Sue Craven Beebe Rosina Hailey Sattawhite Rev. E. Guinn Williams Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Marietta Parker
P h y l l i s G o w e r R u t l e d g e e x, November 5, in Florence. She worked for many years in the telecommunications industry and was employed by Mid-Tex Telephone, Centel, Sprint and Nextel. Jean Trusler ex, November 2, in Whitehouse. She was a teacher for forty-four years in Henderson ISD. E. Guinn Williams ex, January 4, in Belton. He served as pastor at First Baptist Church in Salado and Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple. After his retirement in 1982, he joined Girling Health Care as a hospice chaplain and later worked with Market Place Ministries as chaplain to McLane C o r p o r a t i o n i n Te m p l e . G u i n n served on the UMHB Board of Trustees from 1965 until 1974. His wife, Virginia Williams ex ’58’60, may be reached at 2017 Chisholm Tr., Salado, TX 76571. His daughter, K i t t y W i l l i a m s Pevey ’70, may be reached at 189 Goddard Rd., Athens, GA 30607.
Jean Wilson Randy & Julie Wheeler O’Rear
George Hogan PDI
Dr. J. Campbell Wray Janie Minten
Stella Jackson Donald, Patsy, Derek, Dustin & Dawson Deere
Flora Jane Young Betty Sue Craven Beebe Dr. Beatrice Huston Marietta Parker Dr. & Mrs. Delbert R. Williams Kenneth & Flora Jane Young Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. Rachael LaRoe
HONORARIA Marion Walker Barren Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Betty Donnelly Bell Richard Barren & family Cindy Barren Holubec & family Marion Walker Barren Muriel Vann Burress Martha Smirl Cooper Virginia Herndon Keith Betty Sue Craven Beebe Class of 1951 Shirley Huckabee Kirk Class of 1959 Beverly Jane Brown Deines
Dr. Pamela Martin Dr. LaVerne Gallman Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Northen Arla Ray Tyson Mr. & Mrs. George Dulany Dr. Randy O’Rear Nancy Madsen Dr. J. A. Reynolds John & Jeannette Mayfield Kelley Dr. & Mrs. Leroy Kemp Jimmy & Sandra Watts Don & Linda Bridges Sandefur Russell Bridges Pat Lockridge Shannon Donald, Patsy, Derek, Dustin & Dawson Deere John H. Shannon, Jr. Melissa Rae Barrett Tipton Mr. & Mrs. William F. Arthur UMHB Football Team Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Bridges Doris Watters Wood Jane Blakely
“So why do you give?” Loyalty Fund — for life. My pursuit of a college education brought me to the University of Mary HardinBaylor as a “non-traditional” student. My wife Pat and I married at a young age and started careers with the idea that “someday” I would complete my education. Years later, I came to UMHB after completing my first two years at a local junior college. UMHB offered me the opportunity to complete my degree close to home while continuing my career. While I chose UMHB for its reputation as a long-established and well-respected Christian university, I found so much more than I expected. My degree from UMHB and a subsequent graduate school degree equipped me with everything I needed to seize the opportunities that would become available to me for career progression. If I have one regret about my time at UMHB, it would be that I didn’t get started sooner. The distraction of building a new family and a career coupled with the financial commitment of college delayed my journey. I ultimately achieved my education goal. Now Pat and I desire to see those that want to pursue higher education be able to do so at an earlier age. For that to happen, we recognize that they must have available to them the necessary financial resources. Pat and I give to UMHB to help ensure that aspiring young people, who want to make the commitment to an excellent Christian college education, don’t miss out on their dream simply because they can’t afford it. We know that the seeds we sow today, although small, will enable others to achieve a great education, leading them to a lifetime of harvest. That’s why we give! —Bobby Hoxworth ’99
Homecoming 2005 Mark your calendars now! November 4 – 5 ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯
Heritage Club Meeting Reunions for ’60, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00 & ’03 Dedication of Historical Marker at Luther Memorial Dessert Party & Coffee House Tailgate Party Departmental Receptions Crusader Football vs. McMurry …and more!
The Homecoming Committee is already working to make sure this is a great weekend for alumni and families of all ages. Plan now to join us. If you have not registered on the new Alumni On-line Community, visit us today and sign up. It is free, and hundreds of alumni are already re-connecting with old friends and classmates. www.umhb.edu/alumni
Senior Saints Summit For all Senior Adults age 55+ “A Journey of Promise” Featuring …
Dr. Paul Stripling Summit Preacher Larry Putman Worship Leader Dr. Carl and Becky Bradley Accompanists Stacey Price Preston in Concert Gary Bledsoe Banquet Emcee Al Staggs Banquet Entertainer
May 16-19, 2005
Constance Reynolds Bible Teacher
Burchfield Brothers in Concert
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Morning Walk Morning Devotionals Senior Adult Choirs Special Interest Breakout Sessions Delicious Meals and Snacks Fellowship with Old and New Friends Meet Missionaries Individual and Group Talent Show Church Mixers and Games Health Fair
We will be happy to speak to your church senior adult organization or Sunday School department about Senior Saints Summit. For free brochures or more information call or e-mail Bill Muske at (254) 295-4606 / e-mail wmuske@umhb.edu or Teresa Crothers at (254) 295-4620 / e-mail tcrothers@umhb.edu
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