C O N N E C T I O N S
Events&Gatherings
A gathering of ‘aughts’
Nuptials, softball style
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Proving that former Union softball players will take any opportunity to rekindle the spirit, Debbie (Anderson) Pidgeon savored ten minutes with fellow softball alumnae just 30 minutes prior to her fall 2009 wedding. Front row, from left: Suzanne Jacobs, ’99; Sally Hammitt, ’99; Amy (Criswell) Schooler, ’99. Back row, from left: Nicole (Vidito) Sloan; Trisha DeWitte, ’99; Renee Hicks, ’93, ’99 MA; Mandy Phifer, ’99; Debbie Pidgeon, ’98; Abbie (Mitchell) Rector, ’00; and Michelle Yorgy, ’98.
Several alumni from the first decade of the century get together in central Kentucky to reminisce about their college days and catch up on what’s new. From left: Gabe Curtis, ’06; Lakita Hampton Curtis, ’05; Amber Hensley, ’05; Tim Saunders, ’04; Kalyn Hampton Saunders, ’06; Kevin Smith, ’06; and Emily Jones, ’07.
Alumni at the Bar
Back on their turf
Participants in the 2010 Alumni Football Day take a pause from flag football, tours and a picnic lunch to pose for a group shot. Front row, from left: Colby Wilson, ’08; Tom Posey, ’90, ’02 RI; Johnny “Cartoon” Carreker, ’89, winner of the game’s most valuable player award; Kip Jones, ’91; Clarence Mackey, ’93; and Tommy Reid, ’98 MA, Union’s head football coach. Back row, from left: John Dodd, ’89; David Hammer, ’07; Travis Bethel, ’05; Shaun Person, ’03; Patrick Kellendorf, ’07; Will Hancock, ’95; Vincent Turpin, ’90; Nick Ruggieri, ’08; Larry S. Salyer,’89, and son; Larry W. Porter, ’89; Melissa Newman, ’08, alumni director; and President Ed de Rosset.
Lexington area alumni and Union alumni staff enjoy a joint event with members of the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA). Front row, from left (seated): Doyle Mills, ’70, and his granddaughter Melody; Cherry Owens, ’70; Vivian Landrum; Casey Armour, Union political science instructor; and Dale Moore, ’71. Second row, from left: Union President Ed de Rosset; Chuck Tanner, NG; Mary Withers; Marc Roland, ’88; John Landrum; Don Jones, ’79; Pete Moore, ’59; and Jessica Terry Bergman, ’98, Union’s major gifts officer. Third row, from left: Benjamin Phillips, ’02; Melissa Newman, ’08, Union’s alumni director; Robert Armour, chair of Union’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and a professor of criminal justice; Hon. Paul Isaacs, ’66, chair of Union’s Board of Trustees; Frank Newman, ’88; and Rhenda Mills.
UMC Conference luncheon
Homecoming golf scramble The alumni staff hosts a luncheon in Covington, Ky., during the 2010 Kentucky Annual Conference for the United Methodist Church. From left: David Miller, ’87, Union’s college minister; President Ed de Rosset; Bob Sweeney, NG; Pam Sweeney; Jessica Terry Bergman, ’98; Janis Perry; Tom Perry, NG; Jane Squires; Milton Dunaway; Bill Squires; Kathy McCurdy; Darleen Carmicle; Ernie Carmicle, ’89; and Mary Alice Lay, a professor of education at Union.
Alumni Baseball Day Several alumni participate in the annual Union College Homecoming Golf Tournament at Wasioto Winds in Pineville, Ky. Front row, from left: Matt Bergman, ’99, with Gus Bergman; Bob Unterreiner, ’60; Jim Norman, ’60; Ronny Garland; President Ed de Rosset; Tommy Helton, ’05, ’08 MA; Terry Smallwood, ’72; Jonathan Masters, a prospective student; and Steve Simpson. Middle row, from left: Tony Auzenne, ’74; John Logan, ’78; and Bill Swafford, ’73, ’76 MA. Back row, from left: Rick Jones; Terry McMonagle, ’80; Jeff North; Greg Lewis, ’96; Don Lawson, ’76; Doug Logan, ’68; John Hauser, ’78; Steve Jeffers, ’74; Bill Hill, ’70, ’71 MA; Glenn Proffitt, ’80; Larry Inkster, ’72, ’73 MA; Ryan Proffitt; Jeff Tingle; Christopher Brand, ’75; and Chuck Reich, ’74.
Alumni baseball players return for the annual last home game of the season. Being recognized on the field are, from left, Matt Mahony, ’07; Dale Pigg, ’57; Rex Hale, ’57; Darin Wilson, ’96; Nate Zettler, ’02; Larry Inkster, ’68; Jerry Carey, ’59; Union President Ed de Rosset; Joe Heatherly, ’95; and Union baseball Coach Bart Osborne. UNIONALUMNI • 27