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Setting the Pace President Bawcom celebrates 15 years.
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It is hard to believe that 2006 marks the 15-year anniversary at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for Vicky and me. It is with profound humility that I reflect on all that has been accomplished through the valiant efforts of hundreds of people. Through the efforts of admissions and recruiting, we have increased our enrollment from just over 1,000 students to more than 2,700. During the same time we have increased our resident student numbers from under 400 to over 1,300. Each year we have had unprecedented numbers of freshmen choosing UMHB for their academic endeavors. Through the efforts of academics and a wonderful faculty, we have increased the number of majors offered, and we have produced some of the finest graduates in the nation. We have gained national recognition through venues such as U.S. News and World Report. We have had the opportunity to have esteemed speakers on campus such as President George Bush, 41st President of the United States; Dr. Kenneth Blanchard; Zig Ziglar; former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe; and many others. Through the efforts of the offices of Business and Finance and Facility Services, we have seen buildings constructed, including the Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center, Parker Academic Center, Beall Hall, Independence Village, York Science Hall. We have seen the addition of People Places and the renovation of many buildings, and have increased the number of acres owned by the university. Through the efforts of Student Affairs, we have added numerous spirit groups (including the infamous Couch Cru) and a number of other student organizations. We have increased the spiritual emphasis on campus and enhanced the Spring Revival. Through the efforts of the athletic department we were able to move from NAIA to NCAA Division III. We started football in 1998, and we have had several teams compete in national championships. Through the efforts of External Relations, we have started a Thousand Club for alumni, completed successful fundraising campaigns, and more than tripled the endowment. Over the years, I have also worked with some of the finest men and women in the world who have served on the Board of Trustees. The Trustees have made crucial decisions concerning the future of this university, and they have provided faithful leadership. As I look back over the last decade and a half, I am at once grateful and surprised at the commitment of so many individuals, families and foundations who have made our progress so remarkable. Vicky and I thank everyone who believes in the mission of UMHB. God has truly blessed Mary Hardin-Baylor with dedicated and committed faculty, staff, alumni, students, and friends. As I commented in my inauguration remarks in November 1991, UMHB truly has a ‘Rich Heritage and a Strong Future!’ I thank all of you for a wonderful 15 years!
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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Academic Focus: Helping and Healing
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Vice President for External Relations William Townsend, J.D., Ph.D. Editor
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Kay Anderson ’63 Kristen Scruggs, summer intern Paula Tanner, Ed.D. Amy Austin Wick ’97
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New master’s degree helps combat negative effects of war on military families he U.S. Pentagon will pay for seven military chaplains to enroll in the College of Christian Studies’ new 16-month program for a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Christian Counseling. The modified course will prepare chaplains for counseling soldiers with post-traumatic stress and their families. “Psychology programs are offered at many institutions, but we found that chaplains are looking for psychology with a religious or Christian emphasis,
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which is exactly what we offer at Mary Hardin-Baylor,” said Dr. Bill Carrell, dean of the College of Christian Studies. Following a decision from the Pentagon concerning the importance of the program for Army and Air Force chaplains, UMHB developed a 48-hour master’s degree plan. The College of Christian Studies is working with the Department of Psychology to incorporate elements of Christian teachings with psychological counseling. Before this decision, the only location
offering such integrated courses was Fort Benning, in Georgia. When the school presented the new curriculum to the director of chaplains at Fort Hood and to representatives of the Army Chief of Chaplains at the Pentagon, “they said it was exactly what they need,” Carrell said. “The military chose UMHB because it is a program that encourages theological integration for chaplains who specialize in counseling,” Scheider said. “UMHB also designed a program with 100
percent of the courses applying directly to working with couples and families.” Issues facing military families can range from year-long deployments, for combat and other hardship tours, to the low pay and the young age of many of the soldiers, U.S. Army LTC David M. Scheider said. Offering a master’s degree in Christian counseling allows chaplains to approach their work from both social and theological perspectives, and it gives them the opportunity to address faith questions. This sets UMHB’s program apart from other universities, Scheider said. “In a state-sponsored school, these questions are often inappropriate since the contract is to look exclusively at the social sciences,” he said. Although chaplains must hold a master’s degree in religion, most are not required to carry any degrees specifically in counseling. This is leading many of the military chaplains, including those who have served for several years, to discover they are in need of more training to help them counsel soldiers with family and marriage problems as a direct result of service in the war. Scheider said the program is important because it will help the chaplains become experts in counseling in general and in marriage and family therapy in particular. “When the chaplains graduate, they will be expected to supervise younger chaplains as they counsel,” he said. “With the stresses put on military families during war, having well-trained chaplains who will provide effective and ethical counseling is crucial.” Preparation from the new courses will benefit the seven students, who are looking forward to using the experience and education to serve their fellow soldiers. Captain Steven R. Richardson, USAF, a chaplain enrolled in the program, said his seminary education offered limited training in counseling, even though it is an important part of his position. “My goal is simply to give military members and their families the best help I can and to equip other chaplains to do the same,” he said. “I believe this
First recruits in the Christian Family Counseling Program (l-r) Brian Mead, Steve Richardson, Jerry Pitts, Joseph Vieira, David Santiago Cruz, Paul Blundell, James Smith. program will help me meet that goal.” UMHB’s course requirements for master’s degrees in marriage and family counseling are a significant step in preparing the chaplains to meet the psychological needs and challenges of the soldiers returning from deployment. The chaplains taking the course have said the Pentagon’s involvement demonstrates how the government looks after its soldiers. The training is going to help them continue to do their duties so that the soldiers fighting the
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war on terror can do theirs. “I have been in the Army for ten years, and I have always wanted to be a family-life chaplain,” Major James Smith, US Army, said. “Equipping chaplains to do the kind of ministry and service that family-life chaplains do is an extension of taking care of soldiers and families.” Smith said he believes the training he is receiving at UMHB will give him the tools he needs to address the various problems Army families may face down the road. “Of course separation and deployment could be struggles for some families, but the degree of the struggle can often be attributed to the readiness of the family. This training is preparing chaplains to deal in partnership with families to find solutions,” he said. The program is teaching the chaplains to be an improved resource for the families in the Army, which Smith said can help keep the troops strong physically and mentally. “I love the Army after God and my family,” Smith said. “The Army is my family; whatever I can do to keep it healthy and strong I will do.” UMHB LIFE
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Calendar of Events Book your ticket to… Homecoming 2006 November 10-11
AUGUST 19 21-22 23
University Housing Opens Advising and Registration (All Fall Classes) Fall Classes Begin (Day and Evening)
SEPTEMBER 4 9 16 22 23 30
Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Football at Christopher Newport, Virginia – 12:00 p.m. Football at Sul Ross State – 1:00 p.m. Convocation, W. W. Walton Chapel – 11:00 a.m. Football vs. Texas Lutheran, Tiger Stadium – 7:00 p.m. Football at McMurry University – 2:00 p.m.
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Class Reunions Friday Night Alumni Fiesta Breakfast with the President Alumni Tailgate Party And Much More…
A Trip Worth Making.
Business Job Fair, Lord Conference Center – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Football vs. Hardin Simmons, Tiger Stadium – 2:00 p.m. Teacher Job Fair, Lord Conference Center – 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Football at Louisiana College – 6:00 p.m. Fall Break, No Classes, Administrative Offices Open Football vs. Mississippi College, Tiger Stadium – 1:00 p.m. Mission Emphasis Week Nursing & Health Professionals, Lord Conference Center – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fall Opera, The Man of La Mancha, Hughes Recital Hall – 7:30 p.m. Parent Weekend Football vs. Wisconsin-Whitewater, Tiger Stadium – 1:00 p.m.
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Miss MHB Pageant, W. W. Walton Chapel – 7:00 p.m. Football at East Texas Baptist – 1:00 p.m. Homecoming Football vs. Howard Payne, Tiger Stadium – 2:00 p.m. Crusader Preview Weekend Thanksgiving Holidays
DECEMBER On the Cover: Through 15 years of leading the university, President Bawcom has set new records. See page 12.
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Instrumental Ensembles Concert, Mayborn Campus Center – 7:00 p.m. Combined Choirs Concert, First Baptist Church Belton – 7:00 p.m. Commencement, Mayborn Campus Center – 10:00 a.m. Christmas Holidays, Offices Closed
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(L-R) President Bawcom, Ken Blanchard, Gary and Diane Heavin, Paul Meyer, and Jim King, dean of the College of Business.
Speaking the “Simple Truth” of Management Ken Blanchard brings the Heavin Lecture.
Dr. Kenneth Blanchard entertains and encourages an audience of leaders during the annual Heavin Lecture.
Several hundred people g a t h e r e d t o h e a r D r. K e n n e t h Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus, speak at the Heavin Lecture in Christian Principles and Business Leadership on March 20, in the W. W. Walton Chapel. The lecture was sponsored by Gary and Diane Heavin, owners of Curves International. D r. B l a n c h a r d b r o u g h t m a n y management tools to light as he spoke on the “Simple Truths of Leadership,” based on his recent best-seller. “When I turned my life over to the Lord in 1988, I found that everything I’d written about good leadership, Jesus had done,” said Blanchard.
“Jesus was the greatest management role model of all time.” “Jesus wants us to serve others,” Blanchard said, as he emphasized his example of washing the disciples’ feet. F o l l o w in g t h e le c tu r e , D r. Blanchard met with students from the College of Business to entertain questions about his ideas on business practices as well as his personal spiritual walk with the Lord. Dr. Blanchard is Chief Spiritual Officer of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, an international management training and consulting firm. Dr. Blanchard is co-founder of T h e Ce n t e r fo r F a i t h W a l k Leadership, which is dedicated to helping leaders walk their talk in the marketplace.
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Campus Life Thelma Cooper Receives the Gilewicz Honor Dr. Thelma Lou Cooper, retired Baylor University assistant professor of piano, was inducted into the Walter Gilewicz Hall of Fame as its 29 th Distinguished Musician. The Hall of Fame Award ceremony, hosted by the Department of Music, was held on April 6 in Hughes Recital Hall. The award is the highest honor bestowed on a musician by the university and the College of Fine Arts. The ceremony was part of the Hillman Distinguished Artist Concert, featuring Brian Lewis, violin, and Dr. Michelle Schumann, piano. Dr. Cooper’s scholarly and creative contributions include solo recitals in Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico City and Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She has
Dr. Bill Townsend, Vice President for External Relations, presents the Gilewicz Hall of Fame honor to Dr. Thelma Lou Cooper during the induction ceremony.
performed duo piano recitals in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Washington State. She has also served as collaborative artist for faculty recitals for many organizations and colleges in the state of Texas.
Since her retirement in 2003, Cooper has continued to be involved in professional activities in the Central Texas area through frequent adjudication and at Seventh and James Baptist Church in Waco, where she assists with the music program. In addition, she is currently researching family papers housed at the Texas Collection of Baylor University that document the beginnings of Baptist work in Brazil and Argentina by her grandparents William Buck and Anne Luther Bagby and her parents, Harley and Alice Bagby Smith. Dr. Cooper has been married for 46 years to Dr. William F. Cooper, professor emeritus of philosophy at Baylor University. They have three children and three grandchildren.
Sixty-Seventh Annual Easter Pageant Draws Crowds Following tradition, the annual Easter Pageant was performed on April 12 at the Luther Memorial arches for the 67th year. David Griffin, of Spring, portrayed Christ. Courtney Cooksey of Angleton portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus. Michon Blair of Rowlett was this year’s Easter Pageant director. Assistant directors were Mandi Bundrick of Liberty Hill and Kyle Tubbs of Garland. David Griffin, portraying Christ, makes a triumphal entry into Jerusalem during the annual Easter Pageant.
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Students Devote Spring Break to New Orleans Cleanup A troupe of UMHB students spent Spring Break doing back-breaking work in New Orleans. Led by Trey Bledsoe, minister of college students at Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Temple, the group of 18 students spent three full days working to make a difference in the lives of strangers who lost everything in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. “All of it was unbelievable, especially the Lower 9th Ward. It was like a tornado had come through or a bomb had exploded. Houses were totally destroyed. There were roofs and foundations without houses. Cars were stacked on top of cars or lodged in what was left of houses, and there was rubble everywhere,” said Bledsoe. According to Bledsoe, the efforts were coordinated through First Baptist Church New Orleans, which also sustained damage from the hurricane. The group focused on cleaning two homes. “The students constantly were reminding themselves that no matter what they smelled, felt, or saw running across the floor, they were there to serve God. Every swing of a hammer was for God’s glory and a blessing of hope in a place that was hurting beyond anything we had imagined,” said Bledsoe. Lindsey Harkrider, a UMHB sophomore who went on the trip, said the most meaningful part for her was building new relationships. “From getting to meet the owners of the two houses we worked on to
Eighteen students caravan to New Orleans to help with cleaning up hurricane damage.
talking to two homeless men we met in the park, every relationship that was started was totally ordained by the Lord. It was also amazing to see how our whole group ‘clicked.’ Most of us did not know one another very well when we left on Friday, but by the time we returned to UMHB on Thursday, I felt as if I had known them for years. It was wonderful to see everyone’s different strengths and how we all used them together to get the job done,” said Harkrider. Bledsoe, who said none of the students were from his congregation, agreed that the venture became an opportunity to build new relationships. “As a minister to students, anytime I lead a mission trip with students the most meaningful part of the trip is seeing what God does in and through the students. I love watching students’ lives change in ways that no one can
expect or seeing God affirm His plans in their lives. It is amazing to see preconceived notions and fears melt away into a heart for people and communities that they are not a part of and may never return to,” said Bledsoe. According to Harkrider, she had never worked so hard in her whole life, but she found it to be a rewarding experience. “It was amazing to me that I never felt tired or worn out until it was time to quit or take a break. The Lord gave us so much strength,” she said. The trip was a time for the students to bring encouragement, hope and God’s grace and mercy to a family of fellow believers. “We helped FBC New Orleans in their mission to be light in a dark time by meeting the overwhelming physical needs of a devastated city,” said Bledsoe.
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Campus Life Faculty Promoted by Trustee Vote Ten faculty were approved for promotion during the board of trustees’ regular May meeting. The faculty approved to receive promotions were Matt Crosby, assistant professor of music; Lisa Clement, associate professor of music; Cliffa Foster, professor of exercise and sport science; George Hogan, assistant professor of music; Amy Johnson, assistant professor of exercise and sport science; Mickey Kerr, associate professor of exercise and sport science; Janene Lewis, associate professor of English; Marty McMahone, associate professor of business; Dorothy Planas, associate professor in the library reference department; and Bill Tanner, professor of computer science. In other business, the board of trustees also approved 12 former faculty to receive the distinction of
Professor Emeritus. Retired faculty who were named professor emeritus are Tomme Actkinson, professor of psychology, 1981-2006; Kay Anderson, professor of social work, 1974-2005; Glenda Bundick, associate professor of music, 19782006; Stan Casto, professor of biology, 1974-2000; Dennis Dillin, professor of chemistry, 1976-2006; Clarence Ham, dean of the college of education, 1992-2003; Kenneth Johnson, professor of biology, 19732004; Rachel LaRoe, dean of arts and sciences, 1953-1988; George Mussachio, professor of English, 19892003; J.A. Reynolds, professor of religion, 1974-1999; Lucia Tipton, associate dean of nursing, 1977-2006; and George Walther, professor of business, 1985-2004. The title of Professor Emeritus is an honor bestowed upon distinguished faculty members with the rank of professor or associate professor with ten or more years of service at UMHB at the time of their retirement.
Eight faculty and staff retired at the end of the 2005-06 school year. Pictured (L-R) Tomme Actkinson, professor of psychology; Lettie Lee, professor of nursing; Peggy Craik, associate professor of nursing; Glenda Bundick, associate professor of music; Carolyn Arnold, student loan coordinator; and Dennis Dillon, professor of chemistry. Not pictured: Pat Mangum, secretary for spiritual life and student organizations, and Donna White, administrative assistant for business and finance.
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Wood Named York Professor of Biology Dr. Kathleen Wood, chair of the Department of Biology, has been named the York Professor of Biology, effective fall 2006. Wood, who began teaching at UMHB in fall 1999, was recommended for the professorship by Dr. Darrell Watson, dean of the College of Sciences and Humanities at the university. According to Watson, Wood is very deserving of the honor. “As a senior member of our faculty in the biology department, Dr. Wood has been instrumental in coordinating a significant amount of research in cellular biology,” said Watson. “She is an excellent administrator and an effective teacher, and she has demonstrated the ability and desire to do research.” The C.L. and Gertrude York Professorship of Biology was established in 1988 by Dr. Christopher York and his wife, Gertrude, of Belton. The purpose of the professorship is to honor an outstanding professor in the field of biology. Retired biology professors Dr. Stanley Casto and Dr. Steve Alexander held the professorship previously. Wood holds the bachelor of science degree in microbiology from Texas A&M University, a master of arts degree in microbiology from University of Texas and the doctor of biomedical studies degree from Baylor University. Prior to joining UMHB, Wood taught as adjunct professor in microbiology at the University of Guam.
Top Honors Awarded at Spring Commencement Spring Commencement was held on May 6 at the Bell County Expo Center. This was the university’s 150th graduating class. Two hundred and sixty-five students were awarded degrees. Of these, 254 received baccalaureate degrees, and 11 received master’s degrees.
(L-R) Alpha Chi Award for highest overall GPA went to Austin Lamar Daniel of Rusk: Jenny Ruth Draper of Schertz; Vicki Marie Kostecka of West; Carolyn Marie Neal of Austin; and Tonya Lea Nelson of Silsbee.
(L-R) President’s Award for meritorious service, David Israel Griffin of Spring; and Jeffrey Robert Olchesky, Jr., of Little River-Academy.
Twin sisters Cathryn Kelli Mitchell and Sarah Ashley Mitchell, of Carrollton, are all smiles as they both receive the Loyalty Cup.
Tau Epsilon Honor Society Welcomes New Members Tau Epsilon, honor society of nursing, inducted thirty-two students and community nurse members on May 1 into the organization. Dr. Suzanne Beltz, president, presided over the ceremony. Nursing students inducted were Tracy Andrews of Caldwell; Shavon Bassett of Killeen; Adrienne Bradley of Killeen; Sara Brockman of Burleson; Susan Brown of Harker Heights; Lacie Carpenter of Thornton; Michelle Case of Alvin, Katie Childress of Slidell, Louisiana; Amanda Cornish of Copperas Cove; Kristy France of Temple; Lindsey Gourley of Belton; Tammy Graves of Temple; Susan Jones of Belton; Elise Klose of Bertram; Jenna Mann of
Belton; Meredith McArthur of Houston; Kelsie Mouser of Temple; Karen Reeves of Belton; Angela Reinhackel of Cedar Park; Kimberly Russell of Houston; Shannon Still of Seattle, Washington; Staci VanVeckhoven of Harker Heights; Kristen Walker of Missouri City; Helen Williams of Killeen; Katie Williams of Bartonville and Laura Winkler of Temple.
The community nurse members inducted were Pam Barton, BSN; Barbara Baugh, BSN; Shirley Bealer, MSN; Heidi Clark, MSN; Margaret Cowart, BSN; and Dorothy Todd, BSN. The honor society Tau Epsilon was approved for chapter status by Sigma Theta Tau International in 2004. Previous to that time Nu Sigma Lambda was the local nursing honor society. Currently, the Tau Epsilon Chapter has a total membership of 219 active and inactive members. The professional honor society of Sigma Theta Tau International is an organization that benefits students and graduate nurses.
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“Stay Close” Campaign Goes Far
“Best of Show” was one of many national advertising awards garnered by the university for its marketing efforts in 2005-06. The “Best of Show” award was received from the 2005 National Admissions Marketing Report for the “Go Far” marketing campaign. This campaign was launched in summer
2005 to reach non-traditional students. As a result of the “Best of Show” award, the university was also featured in the May 2006 edition of the National Newspaper of Admissions Marketing Report. The university received four other top awards from the National Admissions Marketing Report. The campain also received national recognition when it was awarded first and second place from the Baptist
Loutherback Named University Chaplain Dr. George Loutherback has been named University Chaplain. He will continue to supervise and provide leadership to the Baptist Student Ministries, chapel programs and campus revival. He will provide pastoral care for students, faculty and staff. The university chaplain position is a new role at UMHB and is part of the Student Affairs Division under the leadership of Dr. Steve Theodore, vice president for student affairs. “Dr. Loutherback has been an outstanding spiritual leader on our campus and we look forward to the ways that he will impact the lives of those in our university community through this new role,” said Theodore. Loutherback joined UMHB in 1997 as the director of student organizations and campus spiritual life. He has served as dean and as assistant vice president of spiritual life and dean to student organizations at the university.
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Communicator’s Association (BCA), a national organization comprised of Baptist institutions. On the local level, the university was recognized at the 2005 American Advertising Federation – ADDY Awards for Central Texas with two gold and two silver awards All advertising pieces and commercials were produced by the Office of Admissions and Recruiting and the Office of Marketing and Public Relations at the university. The campaign was created and designed by the Temple ad agency J.B. Herrmann.
Weaver Becomes Director of Campus Recreation Sue Weaver has been named director of campus recreation. Weaver will be responsible for expanding the intramural and campus recreation programs as well as overseeing the UMHB yell leaders and drill team. Weaver began her employment with UMHB in 2004 as the assistant director of the Mayborn Campus Center. She holds a master’s degree in education from Baylor University and a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Mississippi. She has more than 15 years of experience in the health, fitness and recreation field including positions with the YMCA, Scott & White fitness center and Texas Department of Health. Weaver has been actively involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the Heart of Texas Junior’s Club Volleyball Team.
Holy Land Tour Set for December Dr. Stephen Wyrick, professor of biblical studies and archaeology in the College of Christian Studies, is leading a ten-day study seminar to Israel and Egypt, December 26, 2006, through January 9, 2007. The cost of the ten-day basic s t u d y s e m i n a r i s $ 2 , 4 9 9. F o r persons choosing to continue on to Egypt, there is supplement of $699. The cost of the trip includes air transportation, hotels, meals and sightseeing tours. College credit is available for students. Departure will be December 26, from the states on a transatlantic flight to Tel Aviv. Some of the highlights of the seminar include Caesarea, Nazareth, Cana, Capernaum, Megiddo, the Sea of Galilee, and the Jordan River. The study tour includes visits to Qumran, En Gedi, Masada, the Dead Sea, Jericho, Jerusalem, Mt. of Olives, Gethsemane, and Bethlehem. For persons traveling to Egypt, the study tour also includes a visit to Cairo, Giza, and Luxor with lectures at the Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid. Anyone interested in further information about the trip should write Dr. Stephen Wyrick at UMHB Box 8422, 900 College St., Belton, TX 76513; or call him at (254) 2954568; or send an email to swyrick@umhb.edu. Due to unrest in the Middle East, this trip is subject to Department of State travel advisories.
Seniors Pass the Torch Robing Chapel continued the tradition of making memories in Walton Chapel during the April ceremony. Not only did the graduating seniors place their commencement regalia on the juniors, symbolizing the passing of student leadership, but members of the Class of 1956 and the Heritage Club were also recognized. Dr. Bawcom presented each member of the Class of 1956 with a golden diploma in honor of their 50year anniversary. Twenty classmates from 1956 received diplomas (see page 23 for class photo). Junior Class President Mark Leech is robed by Senior Class President Jeff Olchesky during the annual Robing Chapel.
Dr. and Mrs. Bawcom receive a surprise gift from the Board of Trustees, which was presented to them by Dr. Henry Adrian, chairman. The Bawcoms were given an expense-paid trip to Alaska in honor of their 15 years of service at the university.
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all it Crusader pride. Statues of knights in shining armor, some wearing the crusader garb of the Middle Ages, thickly cover a side table in Dr. Jerry Bawcom’s presidential office. A small statue, titled “Christ’s Example,” of Jesus washing a disciple’s feet has a prominent place. Story by Jennifer Sicking Photos by Allison Slomowitz (Courtesy of Temple Daily Telegram)
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Other mementos of his presidency at the University of Mary HardinBaylor have their places. A 2004 Stagg Bowl football autographed by UMHB players sits on display. A framed photo of what those at the university call “The Catch,” which propelled the football team into the 2004 NCAA Division III national championship game, awaits hanging on the wall. Bawcom wears “lucky” purple tennis shoes to games, and they have
been known to appear at games that Bawcom couldn’t attend. He had to miss the football playoff game in which “The Catch” occurred because of fall semester commencement ceremonies. He sent his purple shoes with the team, and fans held them up during the game. For those who know Bawcom from his 15 years at UMHB, that is nothing new. “I don’t think I’ve been to something there that he hasn’t attended,” Pat Shannon, an 1953 alumna and UMHB trustee, said. She said in one day he attended several of the same events that she did and he planned to attend a baseball game that evening. To students, Bawcom’s attendance at the many different school events translates to other things as well. “He interacts with you on a personal level,” senior Ashley Goodin said. “When he asks how you’re doing, he really wants to know.” Jeff Olchesky, UMHB senior class president, has received several personal thank you notes from the president for different things he has been involved with or done. “He takes steps to be minutely involved in students’ lives,” he said. Bawcom sees his presidential position as charged with purpose. “Being president here is my Christian mission, just as if I was called to preach or lead a Sunday school class,” he said. Living a life that measures up to that is part of the mission and as important as the day-to-day business of running the university, he said. “That’s what the students expect. That’s what mom and dad expect when they send their children here,” Bawcom said. “That’s what the community expects – values, morals, ethics.” When he planned to make a career of higher education, Bawcom said
he was told by his dean that the best opportunities exist at Christian college campuses. “I am free here to be a Christian unapologetically,” he said. “I couldn’t do that at a state school.” It’s that faith that has placed its imprint on the school, according to Dr. William Carrell, dean of the College of Christian Studies. “A university takes on the stamp of the president, if he’s there long enough,” Carrell said. “He has modeled his deep faith in God and his Christian outlook. At the same time, he doesn’t wear it on his sleeve or as some kind of badge. The university isn’t ‘holier than thou.’” Bawcom said it was surprising to find himself in his 15th year at UMHB. “It seems a lot shorter,” he said. Bawcom spent 22 years at his previous university, Texas Wesleyan University, where he finished as president of the private Methodist school. “Since I was Baptist I always wanted to be at a Baptist school,” Bawcom said about his move to UMHB. “This was the right one.” One word to describe UMHB since Bawcom’s arrival would be growth. Enrollment has increased by almost 1,000 students to 2,725 registered in 2005, with the number of resident students increasing from less than
Dr. Bawcom stands in front of construction at the Sanderford Administration Complex
400 to almost 1,300. The school’s endowment grew from just less than $18 million to more than $61 million. The budget increased from $11.4 million to $44.5 million. The
“I am free here to be a Christian unapologetically.” — Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom university’s assets grew from $33 million to $136 million. The university has grown in floor space as well. Under Bawcom’s presidency, the school built Beall residence hall and the Independence Village apartment complex. It also bought and renovated the Huckins Apartment Complex. The university has built the Mayborn Campus Center, York Science Hall and Parker Academic Center. Many other buildings have been renovated, and in October a 16,000-square-foot addition to the S a n d e r f o r d Administrative Complex, should be completed.
“Mary Hardin-Baylor was a place prepared to grow and change,” Bawcom said. “I had the opportunity to work with a number of folks who had a common vision of what it could become.” That becoming isn’t finished yet. The university is on the home stretch of a fundraising campaign to build the Paul and Jane Meyer Christian Studies Center for the new College of Christian Studies. Also, Bawcom said, the university recognizes needs in the College of Fine Arts and the Student Union Center. Those projects would be three to five years away. “We want to plan and raise funds for these projects so they don’t affect tuition,” he said. That impact from the university’s growth and Bawcom accomplishing what he set out to do reflects a steadfastness, according to Carrell. “I keep coming back to that he’s a steady leader, steady vision,” he said. “Presidents do make a big difference. Without the leadership, people don’t give money for the vision to come to fruition.” Ms. Shannon offers a list of superlatives about Bawcom, which include, “honest, kind, intelligent, most energetic.” She also praised his work at the university. “He’s done this with a great spirit of love,” she said. “He does love the school.” UMHB LIFE
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Alumnus develops wireless technology to help doctors deliver healthy babies.
A Labor of Love W Story by Courtney Pahmiyer, summer intern
hen Trey Moore ’93 followed a complete stranger into the parking lot after Sunday School, he had no intention of forming a partnership that could save lives and would change his life forever. Five years ago, Trey was working as a software developer for personal PC’s and pocket digital assistants (PDA’s). Now he is one half of a joint venture that has produced a unique software designed to provide obstetricians with remote access to vital patient information. Trey and his business partner, Cameron Powell, M.D., give God the credit for orchestrating a miraculous friendship and business. The two met when Trey observed Cameron constantly checking his PDA during Sunday School. As a developer, he was always interested in how people use their devices and how they could be improved, so he followed him, introduced himself and began asking
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questions. He quickly learned Cameron was an obstetrician who was using his PDA to communicate with nurses about the condition of his patients, and he needed a better way to do it. “If I could see this real-time tracing of the baby’s heart and the mom’s contractions and all the data from labor and delivery when I’m not there, that would be huge, because you can’t do that right now,” Cameron said. At that moment an instant bond was formed. They knew other developers had been working to develop a device that could meet these needs, but discovered there had been little success in the area. For Cameron and Trey, the collaboration was never a question of whether or not to do it, but simply how to do it. “It was almost as if without saying it, we knew we had been brought together, and there was something we were being called to do, but we weren’t really sure
what it was,” the obstetrician said. Over the span of several years, the men gave their time and energy to developing the software for wireless devices to transmit charts and data directly from the hospital to the physician. God gave them the “hard core development time” they needed, Trey said, and they felt His hand was evident throughout the entire process. Once the applications of the product were in place, the company they named MP4 Solutions still needed FDA approval and a reseller for support. Consent from the FDA took only six months, which Trey and Cameron said is “unheard of.” But finding a company to lend financial and technological support did not come as easily. They were able to arrange a meeting with a representative from General Electric who would drive from Houston to their office in San Antonio to see what they had to offer. Within an hour
of the presentation, Trey was still trying to put the finishing touches on the prototype. Hard work and prayers paid off when the device worked for the first time in front of the GE rep. Unfortunately, there was no news from GE for several months. During that time, the men courted other companies, but felt that doors were shutting at each of them. Eventually, MP4 Solutions formed an exclusive partnership with GE. The relationship added the benefit of the GE name, marketing, installation and support for the product called Airstrip OB. The partnership was a huge step for the small company and its two founders who had put so much time, energy and money into a risky venture. Trey’s wife, Amy Moore ’92, clearly recalls the long hours of work that went into the project. She said she woke up many nights to find Trey sitting at the desk under a dim light, tapping away on the computer. Yet, he did manage to make time for his family. “Trey would work all day long, then take off from six to eight while we ate dinner, so he could be with the kids,” Amy said. Both men are quick to admit their wives do not get the credit they deserve for sacrifices they made. The name of the company, MP4 Solutions, was a way for Trey and Cameron to acknowledge that.
With Airstrip OB, doctors can use their PDAs to monitor labor and delivery data at any time.
The “M” and “P” stand for Moore and Powell and the number “4” represents the two men and the two wives, whose support, they said, made the whole project possible. “The families have become so close,” Trey said. “The kids are good friends, and our wives are best friends. It’s great.” The friendship between Trey and Cameron has been key in their company’s success. Trey said having a Christian partnership allows them to be accountable to one another and to lift each other up, if one gets down. He compared himself to Frodo from The Lord of the Rings, in how he could get lost in his “precious” projects. Cameron was there to keep a schedule and push him along to meet deadlines, but was never put out with his attention to detail. “I realize now what he was doing . . . he’s such a perfectionist, it wouldn’t
suffice to have just an application that worked. When he would roll something out, it had to be perfect,” Cameron said. Both men possess unique gifts and abilities that have made the enterprise successful. What started out as a simple idea has grown into a focused vision for providing remote wireless access to people who depend on a constant flow of information. “We’re just at the beginning. The need for remote surveillance and the benefits from remote surveillance are going to become more and more evident,” Cameron said. “Our goal is that we continue to grow and push this software company. Our commitment to each other and to our company is to make this thing fly.” Airstrip OB has already taken off, and the men are hard at work developing similar products and software. Both men have found a way to use their education and experience to create something completely new and are excited about where they have been and where they are going. “I had always wanted to do something in the medical field,” Trey said. “Prior to this, I was doing stuff that was really fun with cool technology, but this is much more fulfilling for me to have a more direct impact to change lives and change outcomes.”
Far left – Dr. Cameron Powell looks on as Trey navigates through the site portal. Far right – Trey and Amy Moore.
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G oals for Tomorrow, Actions for Today UMHB’s strategic plan outlines steps for achieving excellence.
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ormitories are filled to capacity. Nationally recognized speakers draw crowds to the campus. Construction crews work to expand and renovate buildings. U.S. News and World Report ranks UMHB among the top master’sgranting universities in the west. All of these activities are indicators that the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor is experiencing a period of growth and improvement. For many years the faculty, staff and administration have worked to provide the finest in Christian higher education, and the fruits of those labors can be seen in the unprecedented numbers of students who are enrolling and graduating from UMHB today. Encouraged by the progress that can be seen in so many areas of the university, administrators decided that it was time to articulate a strategy for the school’s continued growth and improvement. “We knew that we could not rely solely on our history to guide us,” said President Jerry Bawcom, “and we did not want simply to accept the status quo for the years to come.” A strategic planning committee was chosen in the fall of 2003 with the idea of developing a road map for the university to follow as it continues to strive for greatness. The committee, comprised of representatives from the
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faculty, staff and administration, was charged with forming a plan to carry the university forward through the year 2010. The committee’s goal was not to change UMHB, but to remain true to the original mission and vision. The desire of the committee was to create a plan that would lead to excellence in every area of the university. The committee worked diligently to ensure that all of the university’s stakeholders participated in the creation of the strategic plan. Faculty, staff, students, trustees and donors were surveyed; there were several on-campus forums to solicit feedback, and there was a conscious effort to include all of the university’s constituents in every step of the process. The resulting plan, approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2005, identified six core areas in which the university community will focus its efforts. They are:
Strengthening our Christian emphasis As a Christ-centered institution of higher learning, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor incorporates Christian principles and beliefs into its educational environment. It is the institution’s aim to provide every student with the opportunity to acquire a quality education from a Christian perspective.
Shaping our enrollment A distinctive characteristic of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is small class size, which makes individualized attention to students possible. While seeking to increase its enrollment by improving recruitment and retention, UMHB will maintain its reputation as a university that is just the right size. In addition, the university will enroll academically strong students from diverse geographic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
Enriching our faculty and staff The quality of teaching, research, and service at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is dependent on recruiting, developing, and rewarding a well-qualified and diverse faculty and staff. UMHB seeks faculty who are committed to Christian higher education and excellence in teaching and scholarship. UMHB desires staff members who strive for excellence and who exhibit a caring attitude that reflects the Christian identity of the university.
Enhancing our academic programs The University of Mary HardinBaylor seeks to have strong undergraduate and graduate programs. A broad-based education is the heart of the undergraduate experience. The university will regularly review and
implement changes to strengthen the undergraduate programs. Likewise, the quality of the graduate program will be evaluated and enhanced so that growth occurs. The university will continue to evaluate the content and quality of its academic programs to keep pace with advances in higher education.
Improving our student and campus life The university aims to build a sense of community among its constituents by offering cultural and extracurricular activities, sporting events, traditions, and common values that can be shared by both traditional and non-traditional students. Maximizing student success will be accomplished by offering a broad range of support services.
Securing our facilities and finances Private, independent universities such as the University of Mary HardinBaylor face the challenges emanating from the escalating costs of higher education. UMHB will address the issues related to rising tuition costs, the need for adequate facilities, competitive salaries, and growth in the endowment. Addressing these issues will assist in enrollment management, will allow faculty and staff to fully function in their respective roles, and will assist students in attaining their educational goals. Within each of these six core areas, the strategic plan outlines specific actions that will be taken to foster improvement in that area. For each action, the plan identifies who
will be responsible for seeing that the action is completed and a date is specified for the completion of each action. The result is a strategic plan that articulates lofty goals but also offers practical steps that will help UMHB work toward those goals. Though it took two years of hard work to articulate the new strategic plan, President Bawcom says it was well worth the effort. “I am proud of UMHB, of where it has been. And I am excited by our growth and where we are today,” he said. “I am optimistic about the future of this great institution and especially where this strategic plan will take the university. In that respect, it is more than just a road map; it is also a blueprint for how we may continue to build on a foundation constructed 160 years ago.”
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A Day of Celebration Dedicating Independence Village
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Left Photo: Grover Hall, named for the late O. Stanley and Blanche Grover. Middle Photo: (l-r) Morris Tyson, former First Lady Arla Ray Tyson, President Bawcom former First Lady Marietta Parker. Right Photo: Dr. Bawcom presents a plaque to Pat Shannon as they dedicate Shannon Commons.
As friends and family gathered on a warm Friday afternoon on April 21, the new Independence Village was dedicated. One by one plaques were unveiled by family members to commemorate the person for whom each structure was being named. Independence Village, named by students as a tribute to the college’s original location, includes three newly constructed apartment-style buildings. Previously constructed buildings in the housing complex formerly known as Tryon Apartment Complex were incorporated into Independence Village and given individual names. Each of the eleven apartment-style buildings in the complex now bears the name of an individual who was important to the university’s history or has had a meaningful relationship with the university. Three buildings are named for former presidents, five for former students who made significant contributions to their profession, and others for individuals who have provided valuable support to UMHB. •
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Clark Hall is named for Dr. Horace Clark, principal of the Female Department of Baylor University and president of Baylor Female College from 1867 to 1871. Ferguson Hall is named for Miriam Amanda “Ma” Ferguson, a former student of the late 1800s and first woman governor of Texas.
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Grover Hall is named for the late O. Stanley and Blanche Grover, avid supporters of and recruiters for the university.
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Hobby Hall is named for Oveta Culp Hobby, a former student of the early 1920s, a businesswoman and first commanding officer of the Women’s Army Corps. She
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James Hall is named for the James family, which has maintained close ties with the university since 1885 by serving on the board of trustees, teaching and attending the university. Eleanor James, Class of 1933, was the author of Forth from Her Portals, a history of the first 100 years of the university in Belton.
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Provence Hall is named for Dr. Sally A. Provence, a graduate of 1937 and former professor of pediatrics at Yale University.
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Taylor Hall is named for Mattie E. Taylor, a graduate of 1910 and former member of the board of trustees.
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Tryon Hall is named for Rev. William M. Tryon, one of the original founders of the university in 1845.
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Tyson Hall is named for Dr. Arthur K. Tyson, president of Mary Hardin-Baylor College from 1954 to 1966.
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Wilson Hall is named for William A. Wilson, president of Baylor Female College from 1896 to 1911.
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Shannon Commons is named for John H. Shannon, honorary member of the UMHB Alumni Association and late husband of Pat Lockridge Shannon, ‘53.
The entrance sign for Independence Village replicates the porch columns
from Baylor Female College in Independence, Texas.
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Philanthropy
Gift to Provide Lights for Intramural Fields The Temple-based construction company MW Builders of Texas presented a gift of $50,000 to the university this spring after their largest construction project on campus was completed. The company built three apartment-style buildings in the student residence complex on the west side of the campus. According to President Jerry G. Bawcom, the funds will be used for lighting needs on the intramural fields. “This gift will provide much-needed lighting for students to be able to enjoy games and activities during the evening hours. We appreciate partners like MW Builders who not only constructed the exceptional buildings in which our students now reside but also wanted to give back to the university in a meaningful way to provide for student needs,” said Bawcom. MW Builders constructed three buildings for student housing. The facility includes a set of three-story buildings that house a total of 144 students, and a central community building or commons. There are 24 two-bedroom suites within each of the three buildings for a total of 72 units. Each apartment has two private
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Tim Chadwick (L) of MW Builders presents a $50,000 check to Steve Theodore, vice president for student affairs, to be used for lighting needs at the intramural fields.
bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a large bathroom with the separate vanity areas, and a laundry room. Each unit is equipped with a washer and dryer, dishwasher, disposal, range-top microwave, full-size refrigerator and a stove. Safety features for the buildings include smoke detectors and a sprinkler system. According to MW Builders President Tim Chadwick, the construction project was significant to the company, the university and the community. “We count it a privilege to be able to partner with UMHB on construction projects such as this, because we know it serves a greater purpose in our community. We are also pleased to be able to provide funds back to the university to assist in other critical projects which benefit the students,” said Chadwick. MW Builders of Texas, Inc., headquartered in Temple, Texas, is an employee-owned general construction contractor providing value-added construction services to
a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sector. They are dedicated to developing permanent relationships with their clients, subcontractors and associates. Their experience includes military construction, hotel and hospitality, senior living, health care, correctional, educational and water/wastewater projects. MW Builders of Texas, Inc. started as a family-owned business incorporated in Missouri in 1971. They are currently a subsidiary of MMC Corp. However, prior to the formation of MMC Corp, the company was a subsidiary of Midwest Mechanical Contractors, Inc., which was founded in 1932. In December of 2002, MW Builders of Texas Inc., became a 100% employee-owned company. The company is based on the belief that the policy of employee ownership enables the company to attract the most talented construction team members who will uphold their passion and spirit for building long term relationships with their clients, subcontractors and associates.
Philanthropy Sid Richardson Grant to Boost Nursing Program
Knowlton Howes and Dr. Bawcom unveil the bronze plaques commemorating two scholarships established by Kitty Pirtle Howes.
Gift From Howes Estate Establishes Two Scholarships Two endowed scholarships were recently established from a $440,000 gift from the estate of Catherine Pirtle Howes. One scholarship was established in her name and the other was established in memory of her father, John William Pirtle. Catherine (“Kitty”) Pirtle Howes, was one of six children born to John W. and Sarah E. Mulhollan Pirtle. She grew up in Bell County. Kitty only attended Mary Hardin-Baylor one year, 19371938, but stayed connected with the university through family ties. She deeply regretted being unable to finish her education. Realizing how she could have benefited from financial aid, she decided to designate a portion of her estate to establish two endowed scholarships at the university. According to her husband, Knowlton Howes, it gave Mrs. Howes great satisfaction knowing that through this legacy students could achieve a university education. The scholarship established in memory of her father, John William Pirtle, was due to his great respect for education. Born in Tennessee on October 1, 1879, and reared in Bell County, Pirtle graduated from the Thomas Albert School in Salado. He wanted to continue his education, but financially was unable to do so. Books
were his friends, and through the years, he read widely and continued to educate himself in many fields. The economics of Texas related to farming, especially cotton, were of such interest to him that he wrote and published the book, Economic Texas, which was later referenced in Texas history books. Astronomy was of particular interest to him, and in his later years, he studied the stars and planets through a telescope on the second-story porch of his home in Belton. He was a visionary: in the 1940s he told his grandchildren they would see men walking on the moon within their lifetime. Others found that idea farfetched and unrealizable. Mr. Pirtle had two sons and four daughters, and it was his strong desire that they have the opportunity to attend college which was denied him. The family moved to Belton so the daughters could live at home and attend Baylor College for Women. Mrs. Howes had established another scholarship prior to her death in 2003. In 2001, she created a Presidential Endowed Scholarship in memory of her sister, Angielena, who was a graduate of the Class of 1928. Under terms of Mrs. Howe’s will, the scholarships are to assist deserving students further their college education.
The Sid W. Richardson Foundation of Fort Worth, Texas, has made an $87,100 grant to assist in the expansion of programs in the university’s Scott & White College of Nursing. The grant will be used to purchase equipment for the clinical nursing laboratory and to fund the salary of a new lab supervisor. Recognizing that there is an acute shortage of nursing professionals in the state of Texas, the foundation began working with UMHB in 2001 to increase the number of students enrolled in and graduating from the nursing program each year. Those efforts have been successful. From 2 0 0 1 t o 2 0 0 5 , t h e u n i v e r si ty doubled the number of nursing graduates produced annually, and the number of students entering the pr o g r a m h a s in c r e ase d 75% . Pleased with these efforts, the foundation has chosen to continue its partnership with the university through a new grant to provide equipment and personnel needed to serve the growing number of nursing students at UMHB. The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Texas, primarily to support activities in e d u c a t io n , h e a l t h c a r e , h u m an services and the arts. The University of Mary HardinBaylor has been pleased to work with the foundation for many years and is particularly grateful for this new opportunity to support the education of nursing professionals for the State of Texas.
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Alumni Life Alumni Athletic Reunions
Football Alumni Reunion During the weekend of April 28-30, the football program hosted a reunion for all football alumni. Former players returned to enjoy a barbeque on Friday, April 28, with the current team. They played softball on Saturday and attended a banquet that night in Shelton Theater. The weekend was finished off with golf on Sunday. Those who attended the Saturday night banquet are pictured. Front Row (L-R): Michael Langford, Mark Carey, Nick McPhaul, Tim Walker, Jeff Shinn ’03, Chad Starnes ’05, Cody Fredenburg ’04, Bobby Sirkis ’03, Travis Mitchell ’06; Second Row: Keith Zunker, David Branscom ’01, Preston Meyer ’02, Patrick Meyer ’03, Steven Mitchell ’03, Brian Blair ’06, Jimmy Torres ’04, Charles “Skeeta” Jenkins ’00 Third Row: Jack Johnson ’03, Layton Lively ’05, Tony Salazar ’04, Ryan Mosley, Kody Zuniga ’06, Calvin Bradley, Karson Jenkins ’03, Marty Martinez ’05, Bryan Ramirez, Adrian Balle; Back Row: P.J. Williams, Ryan McCabe ’06, Elex Reed, Robert Forrest ’02, Matt Bush ’05, Raymond “Tito” McNutt, Drew Ribinskas ’06, Stephen Morton ’06
Tennis Alumni Reunion Baseball Alumni Reunion On Saturday, April 8, alumni from the baseball program gathered back on campus for a time of reunion. They enjoyed lunch at the Lord Conference Center before heading out to Red Murff Field to watch the Crusaders take on Texas Lutheran. (L-R): Ben Shipp ’80, vice-president for athletics; Stan Briggs ’97; Chris Gerick ’00; Terrell Tumis ’00; Jimmy Wright ’03; Byron Wilkerson ’01; Randy James ’83; Mickey Kerr ’80
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On Saturday, March 25, alumni from the men’s and women’s tennis program gathered on campus for a time of reunion. They enjoyed watching a match between UMHB and Southwestern University before having lunch under the oak trees at the Yvonne Li Tennis Center. Front Row (L-R): Rafael Omana ’95, John Swords ’90, Candace Cohagan ’04; Middle Row: Martin Valko ’97, Sylvia Noriega Swords ’87, Coach James Cohagan, Kara Blomquist Trevino ’01, Diego Garcia ’00, Emily Sievers Williams ’04, Chris Trevino ’02; Back Row: Jennifer Actkinson Wyble ’95, Lester Sombito ’96
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Fred ’82 and Mindy Boyd Baker ’76 will be pursuing their Master of Divinity degrees at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Mindy has been awarded a Jean Brown Scholarship by the faculty. The scholarship is given to entering MDiv students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership ability and interest in and strong promise vocationally for ministry in the church. The award includes full tuition, fees, stipend for books and room and board for three years of academic resident study.
Class of 1956 Golden Reunion Front Row (L-R): Jane Hallaway Hickerson, LaNiece Robison Fredell, Mari Bramlett Marcus, Betty Bamberg, Dixie Ritter. Second Row: Louise Price Tye, Halcie McPherson Harris, Joy Lee Han, Betty Bass Hiles, Willie Ruth Boyd Ethridge, Geraldine Hitt. Third Row: Patricia Lawson, Irene Gonzalez Holland, Jean Wyatt Kemp, Netta Lou Hubbard Jarrett
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Clara Nesmith Patterson ’59 was named the Dynamis Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association Woman of the Year 2006. She was honored on February 15 at the chapter’s meeting at the Killeen Community Center. Clara has served on the scholarshipnominating and cookbook committees and as newspaper chairman, secretary, vice president and president of the chapter. She is listed in the Area Council Hall of Fame in Education.
Carolyn Rice Hutchinson ’76 was appointed by Governor Rick P e r r y t o t h e Te x a s C o u n c i l o n Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. The mission of the council is to educate, inform and coordinate activities to reduce the human and financial toll of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Carolyn is a nurse manager in the Valley Baptist Health System, a student member of Texas Nurse Practitioners, a past b o a r d m e m b e r o f t h e Te x a s Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and a board member of the American Heart Association. She is also the “grassroots” chair of Smoke Free Harlingen and a past member of the Cardiovascular Nurse Task Force.
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Molly Sheppard Mikes ’82 is teaching geometry at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Temple. She also owns Something Special Floral & Gifts in Temple. Donna Reynolds Kennedy ’86 is the director of music ministries/ assistant to the pastor at New Life Baptist Church in Florissant, MO. She joins Jim ’87 and Lisa Alexander Goforth ’84 at this growing, multi-racial church. Donna and her husband, Tom Kennedy ’85, and their children, Rebecca and Jonathan, may be reached at 1145 Shackelford Rd., Florissant, MO 63031 or kennedytdrj@sbcglobal.net. Marge Flados ’89 has written a book entitled “The Road From Spink.” She is a retired head nurse at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
Teresa Graybeal Howard ’89 graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio on May 20. During her studies she was inducted into the International Legal Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, established in 1869 to promote the highest standard of ethics and professionalism in law schools and the legal profession.
1990s Brenda Kay Roberts ’92 r e c e i v e d t h e 2 0 0 5 Te x a s - N e w Mexico Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award. Kerry Stachura Aguillon ’93, a member of the faculty in Temple C o l l e g e ’ s S u r g i c a l Te c h n o l o g y Department, received the Claudia and W.T. Barnhart Teacher of the Year Award for 2006 at the Temple C o l l e g e s pr i n g c o mme nc e me nt. The award is an endowment established by the Barnhart family in 1988 and is given through the Temple College Foundation. Kerry is also the TC nominee for the prestigious Piper Professor Award given annually by the Minnie Piper Stevens Foundation for teaching excellence in colleges and universities across the state. Kerry is an active member of the Faculty Council where she serves as secretary-treasurer and is also involved in the Academic Integrity Committee.
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Nelda Cook Perry ’61, Gladys Lipscomb Weaver ’60, Gayla Vardeman Corley ’61 and Mary Margaret Johnson Lemley ’61 met for lunch at the home of Nelda Cook Perry at Lake Palestine, TX on April 4.
Janelle House ’81, a doctor of osteopathy in family practice, has opened a practice in Boerne with her sister. She is board certified in family practice and geriatrics. Janelle has written several articles that have been published in various medical journals. She has a special interest for geriatric patients and the quality of care they receive. In 2003, she developed and launched the management company, “Care Choice,” to improve the quality of nursing home care in Texas.
South Carolina Alumni Reunion On Tuesday, June 6, alumni from the Greenville, South Carolina area met at Stax’s Omega Diner for dinner and a reunion. Those present enjoyed meeting the other alums from the area and hearing the updates about activity on campus. Alumni who attended are (L-R): Lore Schuller Johnson ’52; Brena Bain Walker ’61; Rebecca O’Banion ’93, president of the Alumni Association; Kendra Smith Alexander ’00; and Amy Austin Wick ’97, interim director of alumni relations.
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Alumni Life 2000s Melody Scott ’02 is a registered music therapist with North Texas State Hospital Wichita Falls campus. She works with adults who are 65 years and older. Joe H. Rodriguez ’03 received the degree of Juris Doctor from Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University. He was active in Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity and the Christian Legal Society.
Tennessee Alumni Reunion On Saturday, June 3, alumni from across Tennessee met at the First Baptist Church of Nashville – Downtown for lunch and a time of reunion. Alumni were joined by Dr. & Mrs. Bawcom and were given an update on the university by Dr. Bawcom. Those alumni who attended are pictured. Front Row (L-R): Louise Boyd ex ’54-’57, Willie Ruth Boyd Ethridge ’56, Kori Whatley Yates ’94 with daughter Charley. Back Row: Joyce Williams ’58, Betty Littlejohn Burkhalter ’47, Rebecca O’Banion ’93, president of the Alumni Association, Mrs. Vicky Bawcom, President Bawcom, Bonnie Ernst Hearon ’73, Tom Hearon HA, Frances Webb Davis ’60, Annette Craddock Howse ’57
Rebecca Orona ’94 is the assistant principal at Montclair Elementary School in Garland, where she is working on her PhD at Capella University. Matt Reynolds ’95 received his Master’s in Foundations of Education from Troy University in December. He has taught special education at Jasper County Middle School in Monticello, GA, for four years. Matt may be reached at matt22r@bellsouth.net.
Christina Richeson Pehl ’99 was awarded Teacher of the Year for Belton ISD. This is Christina’s first year to teach in the district, and she works at Pirtle Elementary. Christina’s mother-in-law is Linda Hood Pehl ’73, dean of the UMHB College of Nursing.
Kristin Richardson Zastoupil ’03 is the public relations director for Corsicana Independent School District and the executive director of the Corsicana Education Foundation. Kristin and her husband, Brendan, may be reached at 2802 Parks St., Ennis, TX 75110 or kzastoupil@cisd.org. Cody Fosdick ’04 won second prize in the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition held April 1 at Gooch Auditorium, University of Texas Southwestern Medical C e n t e r. C o d y i s s t u d y i n g a t Indiana University.
Kelicia Wright ’04 is a staff assistant in the Washington, D.C. Office of Representative Hal Rogers. She was a staff assistant in the Belton district office of Representative John Carter from January to July 2005, and from July to November 2005 she interned in Carter’s Washington, D.C. office. Joshua Johnston ’05 received the 2005-2006 Graduate Student of the Year Award in the Department of Computer Science at Baylor University. The award is based on academic performance, character and performance as a graduate assistant. Josh is working on his master’s degree in computer science. His wife is D e a n n a B a l z e n Johnston ’05. Kristen McLaughlin ’05 has joined the staff at the Taylor Daily Press as the lifestyles editor. B e n j a m i n T i n d a l l ’ 0 5 is the constituent services representative for Representative Kenny Marchant’s district team in Irving. He primarily handles Social Security, IRS and Medicare issues for residents of Texas District 24. He previously served as an intern for Senator John Cornyn.
Joel Shoemake ’99 is the director of sales at Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing Company in Nashville, T N . H i s w i f e i s E r i n Yo u n g Shoemake ’99.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Friends and Alumni Banquet on Monday, November 13 at the Baptist General Convention of Texas in the Dallas Convention Center Details Coming Soon.
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Florida Alumni Reunion On Thursday, June 8, alumni from the Orlando, Florida area met for dinner and a time of fellowship. Those present heard about new buildings and activities on campus and were able to make connections with other alumni in the area. Those present are pictured (clockwise) June Parson Mills ’54, her husband, Carl; Nancy Asp Lake ’76; Doris Evetts Wallace ’93; her husband, David; Amy Austin Wick ’97, interim alumni director; Rebecca O’Banion ’93, president of the Alumni Association (not pictured- Rhonda Rogers ’96).
WEDDINGS Glenna Roscoe ’97 to Will Pearce, December 3, in New Braunfels. Glenna and Will may be reached at 232 Harmon Dr., San Antonio, TX 78209
Stephen Dennis Simecek ’00 to Angela Kay Adamson, March 18, in Lampasas. Stephen teaches seventh-grade English at Copperas Cove Junior High School, and Angela teaches third grade at Hettie Halstead Elementary School in Copperas Cove. Kristin Leigh Anderson ’01 to Kevin Scott Springer, December 10, in Cleburne. Kristin is a youth director at the First United Methodist Church in Euless, and Kevin is an internet sales representative for Mr. Lock, Inc. Kathryn Christine Ludlow ’01 to William James Bowers, April 1, in Temple. Kathryn is a nurse at Scott and While Memorial Hospital in Temple, and William is pursuing a master’s degree in history at Baylor University. Alissa Lloyd ’02 to Sean Mains, July 30, in Dallas. Alissa is a homemaker, and Sean is an E4 promotable and is working as a supply specialist in the 57 th Signal at Fort Hood. They may be reached at mainsspam1@yahoo.com. Erica Sparks ’02 to Stephen Boutwell, January 28, in Grapevine. Erica is on staff at 121 Community Church as well as being the ministry coordinator for Jeff J o h n s o n Ministries, and Stephen is an itinerate musician as well as a shift supervisor at Starbucks. They may be reached at 2445 L. Don Dodson #2019, Bedford, TX or Erica.boutwell@121cc.com.
Reagan Williams ’02 to Amanda H a r r e l l , November 19, in Augusta, GA. Josh Strong ’03, G r a n t Demers ’02 and Jeremy Clayman ’03 were groomsmen. Reagan is pursuing his MD at the Medical College of Georgia. They may be reached at 513 Edgecliff Ln., Evans, GA 30809 or reagan79@hotmail.com. Brentney Cilinda Feild ’03 to Richard Kenneth Hurley, Jr., November 12, in Lampasas. Brentney is the owner/manager of The Essential Element Tanning and Beauty Salon in Lampasas, and Richard is the business operations manager for Medical Office Management II, Ltd. of Killeen. Morgan Thomas Jackson ’03 to Lauren Danielle Cruz, April 22, in Salado. Morgan is a psychologist with Marlin Texas Youth Commission, and Lauren is a medical case manager for EDUCARE. April Marie Miller ’03 to Phillip G o r d o n Sheppard, May 20, in Houston. They may be reached at 8 5 0 7 H i n m a n , Houston, TX 77061 or april_sheppard@ earthlink.net.
Carly Brooke Skaggs ’05 and Jacob E. Donnell ’05, December 17, in Liberty Hill. Carly is employed with the Services To At Risk And Runaway Youth (S.T.A.R.R.Y) program in Round Rock, and Jacob is employed with Kodiak Services and Construction in Austin. Heather Ann Thrush ’05 to Todd Elton Lisenbe, March 11, in Salado. Heather teaches kindergarten in the Killeen Independent School District, and Todd is a self-employed contractor in the Killeen/Fort Hood/ Temple area.
Sabra Boykin Golden ’96 and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their daughter, Mollee Olivia, March 20. She joins big sisters, Moriah and Mallory. Sabra is a stayat-home mom, and Jason is the administrator at First Baptist Church, Hattiesburg. They may be reached at 3 Hollow Ridge, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.
Shelby Widner ’05 to Jeff Wright, January 14, in Midland.
BIRTHS K a t s y K r e b s J o i n e r ’ 9 4 and husband, B r e t t , announce the birth of their daughter, Bryndall A v e r y , November 30. They may be reached at 2063 Obst Rd. Bulverde, TX 79163. Nobuo Kawai ’94 and his wife, H a n n a h , announce the birth of their second son, Nathaniel Ryo, May 1.
Phillip ’96 and Roni Hutcheson Richards ’96 announce the birth of their twin daughters, Reese Meredith and Catherine “Cate” Paula, February 23. They join big brother, Max. Phillip is deployed to Iraq with his squadron, and Roni is a stay-at-home mom. D w a i n ’ 9 7 and S a n d i N o a c k Coufal ’96 announce the birth of their son, Luke P a t r i c k , December 22. They may be reached at 3501 Las C i e n e g a B l v d . , Te m p l e , T X 76502 or scoufal@vvm.com.
Lisa Hitt Cox ’96 and her husband, Rich, announce the birth of their son, Ethan Wade, February 28. He joins big brother, Blake. Lisa is a part-time mathematics lecturer at Texas A&M University, and Rich works for Agency Management Services doing software support. They may be reached at rlcox00@hotmail.com. Madhavi Yaratha ’03 to Satish Chaganti, April 30, in San Antonio. T r a c e y L y n n W i l s o n ’ 0 4 to Christopher Lee Uptmore, June 10, in Joshua.
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Alumni Life and Dawnya Winsman Kimbrough ’01 announce the birth of their son, Isaac Blake, April 27. He joins big sisters, Isabel and Abigail. Blake and Dawnya were appointed as IMB missionaries in May. They will serve in Isoka, Zambia this fall. They may be reached at thekimbrough5@yahoo.com. Blake
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Nicole LeCompte Staton ’00 and her husband, Robert, announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Marie, April 5. Nicole is a nurse at North Austin Medical Center and may be reached at staton60201@msn.com. Greg Coleman ’01 and his wife, Monique, announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Nichole.
Jane Polach Boone ’02 and her husband, Brock, announce the birth of their daughter, Kate Marie, March 24.
CORRECTION Gary ’90 and Sandra Skinner Mathis ’90 and their four-year-old son, Zachary, announce the adoption of Grace Yvonne MengGe from China in June. Grace was born on July 3, 2004, and her Chinese name, MengGe, means “dream bird of peace” or “dream dove.” They may be reached at texasbybirth@knology.net.
DEATHS Eva Lea Swope ex ’23-’24, February 18, in Round Rock. She taught school from 1922-1968 in Iduma, Little Nolan, Killeen, Colorado City and Odessa. Eva was a member of Retired Teachers of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution and American Association of University Women. Her Sister, Mittie Swope Allen ’37, preceded her in death.
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Margaret Atkins Young ex ’24’25, February 26, in Enid, OK. She taught English and Spanish in Ruidosa, Ballinger and Borger, TX. Margaret and her husband, R. Audrian, helped build a church in Villa Pedrosa, Brazil and in 1987, she received the National Community Service Award from American Association of Retired Persons. Virgie Birkes Rockett ex ’31, June 12, in Fort Worth. She was a professional seamstress in Cleburne. Mary Warren Lauderdale ’32-’33, February 19, in New Orleans, LA. She began her teaching career in Riverdale High School as an English teacher then served in administration as an English consultant, executive director of instruction, regional director of instruction and assistant superintendent for instruction. Following her retirement in 1988, Mary resumed teaching English at Grace King High School. Throughout her career, she served periodically as adjunct instructor at Tulane University in the departments of English and education. Mary was a musician and was active in a variety of musical activities in the community and church. Jessie Merle Harrell Wallace ’32, May 27, in Seguin. She taught school in Belton and Salado. Jessie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Belton, where she was in the Patterson Open Door Class and a member of the United Methodist Women. She also was a member of the Bell County Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. Her daughter, Peggy Wallace Harlan ’67, may be reached at 77 Fairway Loop, Pottsboro, TX 75076. Willa Mae Kelly Koehn Carrier ’35, May 16, in Orlando, FL. She was an instructor of piano and assistant to Dr. Gilewicz from 19361943. Willa Mae toured and concertized extensively in the United States and for six months performed with the USO concert tour covering the Caribbean Islands, South America and the Ascension Islands. Her publications include: “Texas Fold Songs,” co-authored with noted Texan, Dr. William A. Owens and “Records of Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.” (196668) a lecture presented in 1968 to the members of the FMMC and printed in their 75 th Anniversary Special Edition. She is the past
president of the Friday Morning Music Club of Washington, D.C., former director of the Washington International Competition for Young Artists and former president of the Northern Virginia Music Teachers’ Association. Willa Mae was affiliated with the Orlando Opera Company serving as former company president as well as production manager. Her daughter, Candace Murray, may be reached at 20601 Netherland St., Orlando, FL 32833 or cmurray1@mindspring.com. Winifred Byrom English ex ’36’37, February 17, in San Antonio. She was a guidance counselor at Churchill High School prior to her retirement. Florence Mode Houston ’40, February 27, in Bryan. She taught for Bryan ISD as well as in Kurten. Florence had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1947, where she was very active and taught Sunday School.
Mildred W. McFarland ’58, April 11, in Waco. She taught elementary and middle school for Te m p l e I n d e p e n d e n t S c h o o l District. Mildred served for several years as a den mother for cub scouts and was an active member in the PTA and the Adult Literacy Program. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Widowed Persons Service, East Bell County Genealogical Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, Te m p l e Retired Te a c h e r s Association and National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees. Carol Haigood Brown ’61, in March, in Tehuacana, TX. She was a retired school teacher with the Groesbeck Independent School District. Samuel Lam, May 3, in Dallas. He was the husband of Carol Lee Lam ’62. Samuel was a physician for over 35 years in the Dallas area.
Alta Mae Ferguson Lowe ex ’41’46, March 7, in Plano. During World War II, she worked as a clerk for the Army Air Corp in Hondo. Alta was a bookkeeper for Bennie Ellis Insurance in Crockett and worked for L.T. Barton Insurance in Fort Worth for 35 years. She enjoyed quilting, painting, knitting, embroidering and writing stories about the Bible and her family heritage.
Maida Hudson Blair ’63, April 2, in McGregor. Maida and her husband, Floyd, owned and operated Piggly Wiggly grocery stores in Goldthwaite and Lampasas for many years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lampasas where she taught Sunday School, served as a deacon, was on the preacher selection committee and a member of the United Presbyterian Women.
John Craig Browder CB ’42, April 2, in Houston. He served in the United States Army in the European theater during World War II, and did college work at several institutions. John worked for Robertson Tank Lines, advancing to the post of traffic manager, and remained with the company until his retirement. He was a deacon at Willow Meadows Baptist Church in Houston and at First Baptist in Coldspring, a volunteer at Care/ Share of San Jacinto County, a member of the Senior Citizen Center of Coldspring Board of Directors and a member of the Coldspring Lions Club.
Jani Warren ’63, May 6, in Temple. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Killeen where she was fellowship chairman and youth secretary, volunteered each summer for Vacation Bible School, served outreach meals, was active in the Mothers’ Day Out Program and was pre school coordinator. She traveled to Europe on eighteen mission trips. Jani also served two years as director of Memorial Baptist Academy in Killeen.
Martha Barnett Stovall ’43 , March 14, in Kemah. C.T. Ramsey, March 18, in Houston. He was the husband of Mary Jane Robnett Ramsey ex ’45-’47 who may be reached at 14655 Champion Forest Dr., Apt. 1305, Houston, TX 77069.
Alice Wooley Gressett ’65, April 1 3 , i n Te m p l e . S h e t a u g h t i n Temple schools for 17 years and retired in 1982. Alice worked for Dr. Thomas DeLaney and Dr. A.H. Alsup. She was a member and past president of Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and other academic organizations.
Gayle Burtis ’68, April 7, in Austin. She embarked on a career of teaching high school and later moved to Austin where she opened her own business, Accounting Answers. For more than 30 years she provided accounting services to political figures with national reputations, advertising agencies and major developers. She was the sister of Joyce Burtis Petrich ’64. Rickey G. Carlisle ’71, March 3, in Harker Heights. He was former president of the First National Bank, and was senior vice president of First Texas Bank. Rickey was very active in many community activities and was a member of the Church of Christ. Roy Adams ’72, March 27, in Morgan’s Point. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from civil service at Fort Hood. He was the husband of B e v e r l y N o r w i n e Adams ex ’67-69 and the father of Kimberly Adams Glover ex and Valerie Adams Hampton ’98. Robert C. Beimer, June 11, in Temple. He was the brother of Mike Beimer ’73. Carol Roen Pittman ’74, April 20, in Belton. She worked as a teacher in the Belton Independent School District and served as an officer with the Parent Teacher Association. Carol was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton where she was involved in choir, Vacation Bible School and served as a Sunday School teacher. She was the sister of Janet Roen Hood ’68 and Karen Roen Walsleben ’70. Col (Ret) Ralph M. Heath, February 18, in Temple. He was the father of Leslie Heath Wayne ’76 and Dr. William J. Heath, adjunct professor at UMHB. During World War II, Ralph was a member of the Texas 36 th and was a prisoner of war. Leslie may be reached at 1300 NW Haven Cir., Pullman, WA 99163 or Iblwayne@adelphia.net. Stephen R. Hutka ’77, April 20, in Anchorage, AK. He was the husband of E l i z a b e t h M e r k a Hutka ’80. Harold Whitfield, April 22, in Temple. He was the father of Marty Whitfield Portmann ’78.
Judy Colwell Lancaster ’80, May 12, in Oenaville. She taught kindergarten in Troy for 17 years. Judy served on the school building committee in Troy and was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association and of Bethel Assembly of God. Dorothy Johnston Abel ’86 , February 17, in Waco. She retired in 2002 after 20 years with the State of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. After retiring Dorothy taught ESL classes for McLennan Community College and volunteered for Hillcrest Hospice and Jeffery Place Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Waco. William J. Bawcom, April 5, in Temple. He was the father of Dr. Jerry Bawcom, Honarary A l u m n u s ’ 9 2 , and university president. Samuel R. Connell ’97, MA ’99, February 6, in Temple. He taught at UMHB and was employed as a psychologist with the prison in Gatesville. Mary Clark Carter ex, March 2, in San Angelo. She was a professional musician and music teacher. Mary had a radio show on KGKL from 1948 to 1970. She was a staff organist for Robert Massie, regularly played for a variety of social events, church services and private parties throughout San Angelo and the surrounding area. Cynthia Fischer ex, May 27, in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was a Boy Scout den mother. LaVurne Holmes ex, March 6, in Killeen. She worked as a teacher, was a retired federal employee and also retired from Sears. Mary Jim Jones ex, in February, in Temple. She was head of the speech department at Temple High S c h o o l a n d a t Te m p l e J u n i o r College, taught speech in a private studio for 20 years and substituted for the Temple school district for 10 years. Mary served on the Te m p l e P u b l i c L i b r a r y b o a r d , serving as president for two years. She organized and was chairman of the Children’s Storytelling Hour, chairwoman of the Central Texas D i s t r i c t o f t h e Te x a s L i b r a r y
Association, served as president of the Widowed Person’s Service of Bell County and as chairman of the Women’s Democratic Organization of Bell County. Mary was a member of the Nan Brown Garden Club, Temple Quarterback Club, Texas Junior College Speech Association, City Federation of Women’s Club, Santa Fe Railroad Museum and Bell County Museum, charter member of the Library of Congress Associates, the Bijuperti Puppet Club of Austin and Bell County ExStudents Association of the University of Texas. George C. Moore, Jr. ex, May 15, in Belton. He worked in law enforcement while attending Lamar University and later worked as a patrolman and detective in Mesquite. George served as chief of police in Bridgeport for many years and prior to his retirement he worked for the Texas Parole Board in Bridgeport. Johnnie F. Shaffer ex, May 7, in Temple. He served in the U. S. Army from 1961-1984, retiring as sergeant first class E7. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Johnnie’s military awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, two Air Medals, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. Joan Lewis Thomas ex, April 21, in Fort Worth. She was a member of Saint Luke United Methodist Church in Haltom City where she served 10 years as president of the United Methodist Women. She also served in the district offices and was chairman of the administrative board for five years. Joan was a member of DAR, volunteered at schools, church and community services. Amanda Forrester Winship ex, May 18, in Syracuse, NY. She was an assistant librarian and secretary in the Canadiagua Primary School until her retirement in 1987. She was active in church and retired teachers affairs. Josephine Peters Wortham ex, in February, in Austin. She taught in Hungerford and Goose Creek in Texas, in a one-room, one-teacher rural school in Missouri, and for
Austin Independent School District. In the late fifties, Josephine became a part-time librarian until her faculty appointment in 1968 at the University of Texas. She supervised student teachers, coordinated elementary supervisors and taught methods courses in social studies and language arts. After retirement, she served as consultant for the Austin Independent School District where she wrote curriculum guides for elementary teachers. Dr. Jean Abramson, former faculty, February 5, in Laurium, MI. She taught piano and music history, accompanied the choir and performed as soloist on choir tours at Suomi College now Finlandia University in Hancock, MI. Dr. Abramson also taught at UMHB from 1951-1954. Irene Bush, former staff, February 14, in Belton. She was the grandmother of Matt Bush ’05. Irene worked for the daycare center of First Baptist Church in Temple and was a dorm director for Burt Hall at UMHB. Irene was a member of Miller Heights Baptist Church. Dr. Helen Marie McDaniel Ball, former faculty, March 14, in Franklinton, LA. She was associate professor of home economics for 10 years at UMHB and associate professor and full professor at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO, for 17 years. Dr. Ball was a member of American Home Economics Association, American Association of College Professors of Textiles and Clothing, American Vocational Association, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist, and Kappa Omicron Phi. Ruby Haufler, former employee, February 20, in Temple. She worked for Griggs Equipment for 15 years and the UMHB housekeeping department. Dwight Ray Haywood, March 30, in Temple. He was the husband of Jane Haywood, former faculty in the English Department. Dr. Archie Manis, former faculty, May 31, in Harker Heights. He was an adjunct professor of biology from 1988 to 2000.
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Alumni Life Bold type denotes person honored or memorialized.
MEMORIALS Roy Adams Beverly Norwine Adams & family Kay Anderson Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Dr. Dan & Bettie Atha Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Jason & Kristi Cleere Glen & Glenda Dennis Cosper Elizabeth Dekker Jerry Fleming Family Ed & Kay Goldsmith Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hampton & family Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hampton Cindy Moya Hardwick Dr. P. Graham Hatcher Ken & Melva Garner Hobbs Denzel & Margie Holmes Robby Jackson Drs. Leroy & Jean Wyatt Kemp Dr. Gene & Kathie Kimes Al & Anna Klaus David E. & Margaret Neal Leigh Johnie & Alma Lee Madison Reggie & Tami McDowell Bob & Janet Norwine McElroy Joyce McGough Keith & Penny McPherson Carla Lange Moon Mary Frances Norwine Don & Judy Owens Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Marietta Parker Professional Datasolutions, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. J. A. Reynolds Phyllis Rogers Jimmie & Janey Roush Marsha Gale Sellers Frances Swarne Drs. Bill & Paula Price Tanner Ivan & Judy Thurman UMHB Business Office Julia Amason Walker Drs. Bob & Grace Richardson Whitis Dillard & Karolyn Norwine Whitis Howard & Jean Ketchum Whitis Mary Winn Dr. Larry & Carol Woodward Randy & Kim Kittredge Yandell Mrs. Charls Ballard Chris Ballard Edward Bawcom Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Ray & Ruth Bitterman Mr. & Mrs. Leland Miller Mr. & Mrs. William Jack Bawcom Kim Hamm William Jack Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Henry Adrion, III Mark & Betty O’Hair Anderson Dick & Kay Archer Marion Walker Barren Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Betty Sue Craven Beebe Ray & Ruth Bitterman Keith Bruce & Institutional Ministries, BGCT Dr. Peter Chen
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Carroll & Martha Smirl Cooper Glen & Glenda Dennis Cosper Peggy Hayes Craik Betty Crowson Pam Cummings Perry & Barbara Dalby Andy & Sharon Crane Davis Dr. & Mrs. Wallace Davis Camille Munk Dillard Dublin & Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joe B. Durrett Drs. Paul & Eva Dyke Friends at Extraco Banks Dr. & Mrs. Perry L. Fulcher, Sr. Dr. Martha Villalobos Galligan Anne Wiese Halbert Dr. P. Graham Hatcher James & Lucy Lin Hom Ken & Betty Payne Huber Dr. Beatrice M. Huston Mr. & Mrs. Arch Jacobson Drs. Leroy & Jean Wyatt Kemp Dr. Gene & Kathie Kimes C. C. & Hannah Liu Lee Dr. & Mrs. William B. Long Dr. Tony M. Martin Reggie & Tami McDowell Keith & Penny McPherson Mr. & Mrs. Leland Miller Carla Lange Moon Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Marietta Parker Mr. & Mrs. Roy Potts Dr. Bob Riley Ernest & Betty Roberts Phyllis Rogers Glenn & Nelda East Sanders Pat Lockridge Shannon Dr. & Mrs. George Stansbury Drs. Bill & Paula Price Tanner Dr. Lucia McClure Tipton Platt & Kitty Turner UMHB College of Business UMHB College of Christian Studies UMHB College of Education UMHB College of Nursing Faculty UMHB Faculty Assembly UMHB Staff Council Dr. Larry & Carol Woodward Randy & Kim Kittredge Yandell Dr. Marlene Zipperlen Kristi Billington Lori Barrett & family Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Jim & Karen Berg Joe & Ruby Billingsley Fay Billington Rick & Meschill Billington Troy C. Billington Alvin & Rita Bolf W. D. & Hugh Delle Broadway James & Linda Carroll Shirley Cox Michael & Janet Tuck Croftcheck Jennifer Cullen Danny Dossman Cynthia Entzminger Brenda Fogle Cathy Galbraith James & Patsy Goodrum David & Susan Gray & Employees of Flight Display Systems Virginia Townsend Guess Morris & Barbara Hill Mary Hodge Randy, Saundra Naiver, Craig, & Kevin Jackson Danny & Frankie Kennedy Darlene Kirk Donna Leavelle Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mastin
Sue McAlexander Pat McDaniel Gerald & Lavona McFerren Tom & Pat Milford North Central Texas Counseling Association Paula Nottingham Dr. Mary Lou Padilla Milton & Alice Spacek Robert & Paula Sutton Charles & Beverly Turnbo Creta Voyles Franklin & Martha Williams Betty Secrest Bohlin Bill Saunders Zelma Lee Bond Lucile Capt Edwinna L. Arnold Matson Weldon K. Burns Betty L. Burns Ella Irene White Bush Marietta Parker Beth Childress Frank & Christy Southers Faye Collins Sharon Hall Kent & Darius Owens Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Mr. & Mrs. L. R. Cook Nelda Cook Perry Minnie Saurenman Cotten Frances Cotten Woodard Katherine Curtis Randy Curtis Richard Drees John Rimmer Nan Webb Pryor Mary Margaret Lawson Edwards Lucretia Mathies McCoy Harold & Dorothy Ely Delores Ely Hutton Bernia Miles McClendon Gammie Mary Woodward Rode Edward Boyd Gardner, Sr. UMHB College of Nursing Faculty Rufie Francis Gilliland Glen & Brenda Glass Hagler Lexie Renfro Glenn Connie Long Harris Christy Long Kirk Cathrine Groover Marietta Parker Annie Mae Harper Amy M. Bawcom Bettie Iba Hayes Peggy Hayes Craik Dr. D. Ray Haywood Kay Anderson Amy M. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom
Betty Sue Craven Beebe Dr. & Mrs. Edward E. Bellens Dr. & Mrs. R. G. Bowers, Jr. Dr. Luther & Marilyn Reveley Brewer Dr. George & Rebecca Brindley Dr. & Mrs. Hanes H. Brindley, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. A. K. Brown Mickey & Bob Burleson Jane Capen Allan & Thelma Dray Dr. Donald N. Dysart Bill & Mary Engvall Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Ferrill Ted & Kathy Floca Friends at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Shirley Gaines Jerry & Madiene Gibson Dr. & Mrs. Paul Gilliland Don & Nancy Godwin Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Hahn, Jr. Anne Wiese Halbert Bill & Blythe Hardin Elton & Jane Hinshaw Rev. Jimmy Hinton Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lynn Jez Dr. Alan & Ginger Jones Drs. Leroy & Jean Wyatt Kemp Dr. & Mrs. James M. Killian Dr. Gene & Kathie Kimes John & Alice Leadbeater Derek & Christi Lichota Dr. & Mrs. William B. Long Sue & Sandy Lowry Jon & Sandra May Richard & Sandy Mewhinney Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Myers Pat & Sibyl Noack Kent & Darius Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Marietta Parker Dr. & Mrs. F. Perez-Guerra Dr. Allan E. Price Tom & Mary Alice Price Don Al & Linda Ringler & Don Ringler Chevrolet Company Harold & Caralen Rose Cynthia & Tibor Ruff Henry & Jan Skala W. L. & Kay Steeves Dr. & Mrs. John M. Stoebner Roger & Norma Swaim Dorothy Tate Dr. Lucia McClure Tipton Dr. & Mrs. David Tullis Dr. Donna Walker-Nixon & Timothy Hobbs Dr. Larry & Carol Woodward Dr. Dolores Hinton Julie Roush Butler Harriet Vann Holmes Jane Jones Vardiman Thomas A. Hooks Connie Irons Hooks Jack Hoover Doris Sandefur Russell Bridges Herman & Harriett Huggins Charlie Young Roosevelt “Roo” Huggins Malcolm James Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Owens Riley & Carolyn Allison Owens Debbie Wade Iris Jones Carl & Becky Amason Bradley
M. Glisson Karnes Charles & Pam Craig Shirley Evans Kelly Morine Ashmore Nelson Martha Chambers Herod Martha F. Ward Labit Carolyn Labit Bailey Verlon Craddock Lewis Beatrice Jenny Craddock Lummus Lorena A. Craddock Simms Bobby Verlon Lewis Slack Thomas G. Lipscomb, II Julia Ann Smith Michael Dorothy Minten Esther Minten Janie Minten Ina Mallonee Peggy Hayes Craik UMHB College of Nursing Faculty Gregory Meadows Becky Buie Zerbe Edie Cornett King John & Alice Minten Dorothy Minten Esther Minten Janie Minten Grace Wilson Monteith Carolyn Monteith Clarke Edgar Monteith Dr. Bert Moquin Reggie & Tami McDowell William Murray Lucinda Selman Mary Matson McLeod Janet Livingston Erwin Phyllis Zimmerman Wade Lyndon Olson, Sr. Mary Jane Dunnam Siemoneit Clifford & Maurine Wiese Karen Wiese Marguerite Yates Anne Wiese Halbert Ailese Parten Jean Long Corley Carol Roen Pittman Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. & Mrs. William B. Long Marietta Parker Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Pittman Don Poole James & Lucy Lin Hom A.D. & Ruth Turner Lagrone Charles A. Ringler Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. Gene & Kathie Kimes Dr. Randy & Julie Wheeler O’Rear Edith A. Roper Willie Mae Ward McCormick Mr. & Mrs. Joe L. Sanchez Adela Sanchez Watts Penola Sawyer Genevieve McCaleb Trees
“So why do you give?” Loyalty Fund — for life. Our four years at UMHB have made a lasting impact in our personal and professional lives. The education we received at UMHB served as the base for our future studies. We attribute our success in our careers to the professors, coaches, staff and administrators who took the time and interest to help us grow. The environment at UMHB allowed us to learn valuable life lessons and to develop lasting friendships. We not only think of how we benefited from attending UMHB but also of the many other individuals who were touched by what UMHB had to offer. We both were scholarship recipients. By giving, we are hoping to provide future and current UMHB students with the same rewarding experience we were given. — Shaylon Rettig ’95 — Veronica Escobar Rettig ’94
Edna L. Schuessler Drs. Ralph & Shirley Dahl John H. Shannon, Sr. Pat Lockridge Shannon Christene Weathers Westbrook Heriberto Silva, Sr. Adriana Silva Strunk
Muriel Tatum Carl & Becky Amason Bradley Julia Amason Walker Henry Teague Derald & Eleanor Grisham Dugger Jane Utley Betsy Dabbs Polgue
Dr. & Mrs. Gordon G. Singleton Anndine Richardson Bennett
Jane McQuade Walter Dorothy Lane Niesen
Una Elizabeth Stansbury Betty Crowson
Andy Whetsell Rev. & Mrs. Elmer Glazener
Martha “Marty” Barnett Stovall Audrey Fenzl Klump
HONORARIA
Dorothy Merwin Summerlin Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom By & Mary Beth Cox Swackhamer Ed & DJ Reinhard Hogwood Mary Beth Cox Swackhamer Martha Chambers Herod Janell Huey Hobbs Jean Madeley McDonald Mary Hamilton Purcell Dr. Jennye F. Schultz Lorene Wright Swearingen Nancy S. Banister Lillian McNeill Charles Sackrey
Dr. Tomme Actkinson Glenda Bundick Peggy Hayes Craik Dr. Dennis Dillin George Haffner Dr. Lettie Lee Amy M. Bawcom
Dr. Jerry G. Bawcom Dr. Randy O’Rear Dr. Bill Townsend Beverly Norwine Adams Anna Bonner Emily Mize Heather Penner Amanda Raye Jennifer Taylor Sara Pearson Smith Norma Burns Betty L. Burns Dr. William Carrell Dr. Lucia McClure Tipton Class of 1948 Martha Chambers Herod Class of 1957 Elreeta Crain Weathers Class of 1962 Marita White Root
Marion Walker Barren Anne Wiese Halbert
Leila Miles Crosby Elizabeth Crosby Bonner
Amy M. Bawcom Ken & Betty Payne Huber
Teresa Crothers Cheryl Garza Janey Roush Cheryl Sims Carol Woodward
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry G. Bawcom Ken & Betty Payne Huber Dr. Lucia McClure Tipton
Joe B. Durrett David M. Smith
Shaylon and Veronica with son, Issac.
Erin Elizabeth Edwards Gordon & Mary Jo Smith Edwards
Pat Lockridge Shannon & family Christene Weathers Westbrook
Dr. Michael Fabritius UMHB Quality Enhancement Committee
Shirley Cowan Sommer Robert & Sandra Sanders Mattson
LaNiece Robison Fredell Joy Lee Han
Sarah Herndon Thompson Betty Payne Huber
Jane Haywood & family Tom & Mary Alice Price
Morris S. Tyson, Sr. Arla Ray Tyson
Rev. Jimmy Hinton Julie Roush Butler
UMHB College of Nursing Sara Sprecher
Dorothy “DJ” Reinhard Hogwood Pam Hogwood Wilson Diane Riley
Kyle Wilson Mary Jo Sims Zabcik
Lucy Lin Hom Glenna Morgan Stamps Megan Jones Rhonda Reddehase Shirley Cowan Sommer Delores Murray Lucinda Selman Dr. Linda Hood Pehl Jerry & Janice Caldwell Maxine Ribble Presnall Gail Thompson Gower
Oleta Modesett Wise A. D. & Ruth Lagrone Doris Watters Wood Katherine Arrowood Jim & Kaye Patterson Virginia Patterson Marjorie W. Quinius Jane Wood Joseph C. Wood, Jr. Carol Woodward Pat Lockridge Shannon
THANK YOU FOR 15 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR! From our very beginnings, Texas Baptists have valued Christian higher education. We continue that tradition today in partnership with schools like the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. It is our pleasure to stand with UMHB and celebrate Dr. Jerry Bawcom’s 15 years of leading this university. Thank you for your ministry. May God continue to bless you as you shape the leaders of tomorrow.
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR (L-R) Keith Bruce, Director, Institutional Relations, BGCT; Jerry Bawcom, President, UMHB; Charles Wade, Executive Director, BGCT
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