Reddie Report Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Henderson State

HSU’s School of Business Students Win Regional CFA Global Investment Research Challenge for the Second Year in a Row!

Spring 2010 Letter from the President

Alumni and Friends, As I sit down to write this letter for the Reddie Report I could not be more thrilled to let you know what’s happening at Henderson. Innovative ideas emerged from our strategic planning, and we are making great progress toward the goals we set. Promising new approaches are fostering cost savings, producing greater efficiencies and increasing our enrollment. New initiatives are enabling us to better serve our current and future students. Our campus is energized, galvanized and working hard. Growing enrollment, developing better external relationships and enhancing our PR / Steve Fellers image are top priorities. Here’s how we’re making progress. Our more aggressive approach to recruiting students has already resulted in a 14% increase in enrollment this summer. And, we have admitted 30% more freshmen for the fall semester than we had at this time last year. A larger student body not only allows us to operate more efficiently, but also creates a more dynamic life on campus. We recently hired Dr. Lewis Shepherd to facilitate our commitment to develop and renew partnerships with our community, public schools, community , other and the businesses that employ our graduates. In his position as Vice President for External Programs, he is helping us extend our reach beyond the campus to improve our connectivity. Watch for the rollout of the new Henderson State Website early this fall! With the help of one of the most respected higher education marketing companies, we have strategically designed a new www.hsu.edu that is highly usable and functional, thanks to an intuitive, direct and logical navigation. It showcases the quality of a Henderson education and successfully communicates what an exciting and vibrant university we have. I am so glad to be able to share such good news. Our faculty, staff and students are actively planning and implementing changes that are making Henderson more progressive and efficient. The environment of inclusiveness and collaboration is proving itself in a stronger Henderson State University.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charles Welch Reddie Report Contents Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Henderson State University

Spring 2010 Issue

Published by the Office of Development and Alumni Services Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR 71999

President Charles Welch

Coordinator of Alumni Services Sherry Wright

Contributors Yvonne Saul, ‘09 PR / Steve Fellers Fully Invested in Henderson — Angie Bell, ‘01 Dr. Charles Welch (at podium) was invested as the fifteenth president of Henderson State University during a David Sesser, ‘06 ceremony held November 12, 2009 in Hall Auditorium. Steve Fellers, ‘83 Sandy Crawley, ‘78 Autumn Mortenson Deborah Sesser, ‘08 Office of Public Relations

Board of Trustees Carol Jo Atkinson, ‘73, ‘74 Alum Updates Pg. 16 Anita Cabe, ‘66 Weddings...... Johnny Hudson, ‘67 Births...... Bruce Moore, ‘89 Timothy “Alex” Strawn, ‘71 Class Notes...... Ross M. Whipple, ‘73 Obituaries...... Presidential Investiture Bill Wright, ‘70 2 Dr. Charles Welch is invested as Henderson’s 15th university president Alumni Association Board Upcoming Events...... Pg. 21 Phil Banks, ‘04 Jana Bradford, ‘90 Rick Brumley, ‘75 Justin Casey, ‘06 Earnestine Clark, ‘51, ‘76 Sandy Crawley, ‘78, ‘95 Alumni Association RAC ReName Tracy Duke, ‘83 6 Honors H Award recipients, 2 Reddie Athletic Center renamed in Leah Forrest, ‘06 welcomes new board members honor of Buddy Formby Brooke Gregory, ‘99, ‘00 Ross Godwin, ‘77 Gwyn Murdock-Grayer, ‘95 Gerald Loyd, ‘64, ‘73 Rob Quinn, ‘02 Kirk Reamey, ‘68 Phil Roberts, ‘69, ‘74 SOB Involvement Distinguished Alumni Carol Smith, ‘71 3 School of Business competitive Henderson awards Hubbard, Carder, Derek Webb, ‘92 8 Donnie Whitten, ‘95, ‘00, ‘05 spirit revitalizes campus Curry, Futrell, Meux, and Lee highest honor

Office of Development Alumni Services 1100 Henderson Street 1100 Henderson Street HSU Box 7540 HSU Box 7703 Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001 Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001 (870) 230-5401 (office) (870) 230-5401 (office) (877) 733-2586 (toll-free) (877) 733-2586 (toll-free) www.hsu.edu/development www.hsu.edu/alumni [email protected] [email protected]

Cover photograph of SOB Students by Steve Fellers in Public Relations at Henderson State University. Our sincere appreciation goes to HSU Public Relations for the use of their photos and information. Reddie Athletic Center Named in Formby’s Honor

Henderson State University’s athletic president of the company in 1973. center now carries the name of an He served in that capacity until 1977 alumnus and former athlete who remains when it was sold to Bayer Chemical. a generous supporter of the university. In 1985, Formby and a group of investors The C.E. “Buddy” Formby Athletic Center acquired MicroFlo Co. in Lakeland, Fla. While was officially dedicated during a ceremony on he served as president, CEO, and chairman Feb. 25, and a special presentation was made of the board, it became the second-largest to Formby and his family later that evening generic agricultural chemical manufacturer during halftime of the version of in the U.S. Formby retired in 2000 and is now the “Battle of the Ravine” when the Reddies managing his investments and consulting in hosted the OBU Tigers at Wells Gym. various capacities. He also serves as a board The athletic center, which opened in member and officer of a medical supply 2003, is home to Henderson’s Reddies company and a medical staffing company. football team. It houses locker rooms, Throughout his career, Formby has classrooms, administrative offices and been involved in numerous national Henderson’s state of the art weight training agricultural organizations, which have and conditioning facility used by all the been responsible for stewarding worker school’s sports teams. It also contains safety and environmental preservations a separate hydrotherapy room, office within the crop-protection industry. space, and a physician’s exam room. Formby serves on Henderson’s A native of Prescott, Formby graduated Foundation Board. He is a Distinguished from Henderson in 1961, earning a bachelor Alumnus of Henderson, an Entrepreneur of science in education degree. He was of the Year, a member of the Henderson ORACLE / Judea Jackson a four-year letterman in football for the Sports Hall of Honor and a 2009 H Award Recently Renamed — The former Reddie Reddies. After teaching and coaching for recipient. He was also inducted into Athletic Center proudly displays new more than a year at Helena, he began his Henderson’s School of Business Hall of Fame. lettering after it was renamed Feb. 25 in business career with Helena Chemical He is married to Betty McKenzie Formby honor of Distinguished Alumnus Buddy Co. in 1963 as a salesman, becoming and they currently reside in Hot Springs. Formby (‘61).

Welch Invested as Henderson’s 15th President

The Investiture Ceremony celebrating Henderson’s 15th Born in Jonesboro, Welch attended the , president, Charles Lamar Welch, II, was held on November 12, 2009. Fayetteville where he served as the president of the student body and earned a degree in political science. He also earned a master of arts degree in political management from George Washington University and a doctor of education degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in higher education administration. Previously serving as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Arkansas State University at Beebe and the Dean of University Studies at Pulaski Technical , Welch was named Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope in 2005. He assumed his new position at Henderson on July 1, 2008. The ceremony opened with a welcome address from Bruce Moore, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was followed by greetings from the student body, staff, and faculty of the university. Ross Godwin addressed the audience on behalf of the alumni of the university. Charles Dunn, the 14th President of Henderson delivered the inaugural address followed by Governor Mike Beebe who delivered the investiture address. The investiture was conducted by Bruce Moore. Following his investiture, the new president then delivered an address to assembled students, faculty and guests. The ceremony ended

PR / Steve Fellers with a rousing rendition of “Alma Mater, Henderson,” performed Giving a Helping Hand — Gov. Mike Beebe assists Henderson Board by the Henderson State University Trumpets and Concert Choir. of Trustees Chairman Bruce Moore in attaching the university Welch and his wife Mandy have two daughters, Wheatley Grace medallion during the investure ceremony held Nov. 12. and Emma Caroline and live on campus in the Newberry House.

2 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 Student Investment Team Hamm hired as Dean Wins Regional Again of School of Business For the second year in a row, a techniques for determining where that team of Henderson State University stock price will be, we utilize a couple of business students won first place at the standby methods (discounted cash flows, regional Chartered Financial Analysts for instance), along with three others (CFA) Global Investment Challenge in that are proprietary to the Henderson Memphis. They “outperformed” several State Ross Whipple Student-Managed other teams, including the University Fund,” Smith said. “In the end, they are of Arkansas and the University of judged at each competition by a panel of Memphis, according to Dr. Frank Smith, CFA Institute members who are usually assistant professor of business. professionals in the investment field who “We are the first two-time winner earn a living doing what the students and the only back-to-back winner in are attempting to do.” The Student the history of the competition,” Smith Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) is said. “I could not be more proud of overseen by Finance professor Dr. Frank PR / Steve Fellers our team, which includes students Smith and Fund Manager Ben Sivertson. Jeffrey Hamm Heather Szflenski, Isaac Fox and Ben Smith said the team is “extremely McCaleb. We are also thankful to thankful” to Stephens Inc. for its Dr. Jeffrey Hamm was hired in January as the new graduate assistant Ben Sivertson for mentorships and guidance in preparing School of Business dean. his help in detailing to the team what for the contest. “Their help made it “I am very excited about Dr. Hamm joining it took for his group to win last year.” pretty easy to defend our title,” he said. Henderson,” said Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson Smith explained that the Global The Henderson team went on to president. “Dr. Hamm will bring new ideas, energy, Investment Challenge was started compete in the national competition and experiences to our School of Business and provide by the CFA Institute four years ago in New York City, but lost to MIT. exciting new opportunities for our business students. to give students the chance to A Student Legacy Advancement His knowledge of Arkansas will also provide Dr. Hamm compete regionally, nationally and Program (SLAP) has been established with unique insight into curricular offerings that internationally in the process of for alumni or businesses to donate will best support our state industry base. We look analyzing real-world companies. funds in order to create a legacy, forward to playing a vital role in the future of our state “What you essentially do is research advance student education, and economy, and I think Dr. Jeff Hamm is the perfect a company and try to determine allow under-privileged students to person to lead these new initiatives.” many different things, from their experience the investment world. Hamm earned his B.A. degree from Michigan State financial health to the quality of their If you would like more information University in 1973 and his Ph. D. in accounting with a management, to their market position and or want to donate to Henderson specialization in taxation from Tech University likelihood of performing well financially State University School of Business in 1995. During the intervening years, Hamm was in the future,” Smith said. “Once you get or the Student Managed Investment employed as an admissions counselor at Southwestern to know the firm, you estimate where Fund (SMIF), please contact Dr. Frank State University, a tax analyst for Phillips you think their stock price will be in the Smith at 870-230-5018, smithf@ Petroleum Company, and in various ministry and future, both one year and five years out. hsu.edu, 870-230-5018, or HSU Box missionary positions. “While there are several valuation 7801 Arkadelphia, AR 71999. Hamm said he is “thrilled” about his selection as dean. “Henderson State University appears poised to move to new heights. The recent hiring of President Welch and Miles opens the door to new opportunities,” he said. “Having met some of the Garrison Center gets facelift faculty, staff, and students at HSU convinces me that the solid foundation of the past will serve as a great springboard for the future. “I would like to express my appreciation for the efforts of those who participated in the hiring process and for the confidence they have placed in me,” Hamm said. “Not everyone gets the chance to play for a winning team. Henderson State University and the School of Business have a great reputation and I look forward to being part of it. Great things are on the horizon.” Having been born and raised in western Oklahoma, Hamm met his wife Gail at Michigan State University. The Hamms have three grown children: Jason, Tate, and Amanda; and two grandsons, Tristyn and Landon. The three families reside in North Carolina, Arkansas, and . Jeff and Gail have lived in many states as well as Scotland but have grown very fond of central Arkansas and now consider it home. Hamm currently

ORACLE / Judea Jackson resides in Bryant, Ark. while Gail oversees selling their New View for Campus — Working with their executive director, School of house in Tennessee. Business Mentorship students recently led an effort to provide the Garrison Center with new lettering to emphasize school spirit and to increase morale. Reddie Report . Spring 2010 3 Clyde Berry Field Fundraiser Roasts Coach A large crowd turned out for the Mike Campbell (‘90), Kathy Muse (‘69, ‘76), Roast and Toast of former Henderson Stan Parris (‘71), Ronnie (‘71) and Donnie Coach Clyde Berry on April 1, 2010. Berry (‘71) Braddock, and Coach Berry’s son, Trey. was honored for his years of service and With countless stories of a dubious dedication to the university and for the nature already shared with the audience, impact he had on the lives of countless the man himself addressed the crowd to young people whom he taught over his dispel many of the myths that his former long and distinguished career. The Roast students had perpetuated. He followed and Toast was held in conjunction with that with an impassioned plea for support an auction of sports memorabilia and for Reddie facilities. The event other items in an effort to raise money for raised approximately $34,195 through improvements to Clyde Berry Field, home ticket sales, auction items and donations of the Henderson Reddie’s Baseball team. received. The committee received welcome

The event opened with a stirring Courtesy of Kim Prewitt news soon after the evening that the rendition of “That Old Reddie Spirit,” Congratulating the Coach — Event Horace C. Cabe Foundation has decided to performed by the Henderson Strings. roaster Donnie Braddock and Dr. Lewis provide a $20,000 grant to be used toward Billy Tarpley (‘81), former Director of Shepherd, vp for external programs, the construction of a new press box. Development at Henderson served as show their support to Coach Clyde Berry A great time was had by all and the the emcee for the event and tried to following the evening’s program. Clyde Berry Field is now a bit closer to keep some semblance of order as former receiving the updates that it so richly Reddie athletes made their way to the returned to campus to honor their coach. deserves. If you would like to donate to podium to share their fondest memories They included Charlie Donaldson (‘61), the field fund, please contact the Office of their coach. Alums from several decades Reggie Ritter (‘82), Bobby Jones (‘71, ‘95), of Development at 870-230-5401. Gala celebrates endowment increases, contributions

Welch. Welch and Tarpley remarked on the many exciting things happening at Henderson, including raising more than $165,000 last year, compared to only $63,000 three years prior. As of the night of the gala, pledged annual fund contributions had reached $118,700. Welch congratulated donors in reaching several funding goals. Two scholarships/endowments – the Mel and Gene Buck Physics Scholarship and the Irwin Janek Memorial Scholarship – reached the level of being fully-funded, and several endowments were significantly increased: Marilyn Humphries Friday Endowment for Family & Consumer Sciences, Reed Barringer Music Scholarship by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barringer, and four endowed scholarships funded by William and Elaine Durand (‘74). In addition, one very generous contribution was made toward a new building for Family and Consumer Sciences by Marilyn Humphries Friday (‘51). Advancement Projects Coordinator Angie Bell and Welch

PR / Steve Fellers recognized new Heart Club Award recipients. For 2009, two ‘Tis the Seaon for Giving — Dr. Welch presents Heart Club couples were inducted into the Spirit Society for reaching a member Hattie Meyer Janek with an engraved clock during the giving level between $10,000 and $49,999: John and Melissa Heart Club Gala held December 12, 2009. Janek was inducted Brady Davis and Leah Marks Wells, the wife of the late Duke into the Holly Society for creating an estate plan gift of $10,000 Wells. Hattie Meyer Janek was inducted into the Holly Society or more. for creating an estate plan gift of $10,000 or more. Bell introduced Dr. John Hall, managing director/ treasurer of Henderson Foundation, and the Vice Presidents, President’s Henderson State University’s 2009 Heart Club Gala was held Cabinet and Development staff in attendance and thanked Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7 p.m., DeGray Lake Resort those who helped to make the 2009 Heart Club Gala a Lodge. Approximately 100 Heart Club, HSU Cabinet, Henderson success: Kathy Muse (‘69, ‘76) (decorations), Service Liquor Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, and Alumni Board (co-host of wine), Henderson Foundation (champagne), and members were in attendance. Mary Jo Mann (‘62) and William the Ringin’ Reddies, a student organization designed to help Henshaw even put in an appearance as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. the Office of Development and Alumni Services raise money Billy Tarpley (‘81), former Director of Development, began for Henderson through the Phonathon and Annual Fund. the evening by introducing university president Dr. Charles The night was concluded as Dr. John Hall led everyone in a toast.

4 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 Kneebone hired as McMath Spirit of Justice university council Lives in Awards Ceremony

The Sidney S. McMath Institute Award, recognizing him as the state’s for Pre-law and Government and outstanding prosecutor. The award is the Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys named in honor of McMath, a former Association co-sponsored a reception and student of Henderson who served as the awards ceremony held October 14, 2009 34th governor of Arkansas from 1949 to in the Palisades Room of the Little Rock 1953 and a prosecutor in Hot Springs. Doubletree Hotel to further honor the Henderson and the Arkansas

spirit and life’s work of the late Sidney Prosecuting Attorneys Association plans PR / Steve Fellers Sanders McMath. to work together in the future to provide Elaine Kneebone Governor Mike Beebe served as students with an interest in the judicial the special guest speaker of the event, system the opportunity to network with Arkadelphia attorney Elaine Kneebone, ‘97, recently which was well-attended by prosecuting prosecuting attorneys. filled the role of general counsel at Henderson State attorneys, deputy prosecuting attorneys, University where she will advise and represent the and the McMath family. Prosecutor president and trustees on all legal matters affecting the Coordinator Bob McMahan served as university. Regarding Kneebone’s move to Henderson, master of ceremonies for the evening. where she had previously served in the capacity of The Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys interim general counsel, Welch said “Elaine not only has a Association recognized six state legislators: brilliant legal mind, but she also has a strong connection Sen. Steve Faris (‘83), Rep. Steve to our university.” Harrelson, Rep. David “Bubba” Powers, Kneebone earned her B.A. from Henderson in 1997, Rep. David Carter, Rep. Nathan George graduating magna cum laude. She was honored as and Rep. John Paul Wells, honoring them Student of the Year and Greek Woman of the Year in with a presentation of the association’s 1995-96, and she also delivered the student response for Advocate of Justice Award for diligently the spring 1997 commencement. While at Henderson, working on legislation supported by the Kneebone was a member of sorority and prosecutors. Heart and Key. Faulkner County prosecutor Marcus After graduating from Henderson, Kneebone attended Vaden was presented with the inaugural the University of Canterbury School of Law in New Sidney S. McMath Sword of Justice Zealand in 1998 as a Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial Scholar. She graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 2001 and has worked as an attorney in Arkadelphia for McMillan, McCorkle, Curry & Bennington LLP since 2001. Kneebone also has a strong record of volunteer leadership in the community. She is a Rotarian and has served on the board of the United Way of Clark County, CASA of Clark County and the Volunteer Council of the Arkadelphia Human Development Center. “Her family has been a special part of this university for many years, and it is always nice to welcome one of our former students onto our professional staff,” said Welch. Kneebone was born and raised in Arkadelphia and began her schooling at Henderson’s Child Service Center at the age of three. She is the daughter of former art professor and department chair Edwin Martin, who retired from the university in 2007 after teaching for 39 years. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as

Courtesy of Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association Attorneys Arkansas Prosecuting Courtesy of General Counsel for Henderson. I look forward to serving Honoring McMath through spirit of service — Henderson and the Arkansas Prosecuting this institution that I hold so dear,” Kneebone said of her Attorneys Association teamed together to co-sponsor an event in honor of the spirit move back to her alma mater. of Sidney S. McMath on October 14, 2009. Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson president, Elaine currently resides in Arkadelphia with her is pictured above with Marcus Vaden (on left), the recipient of the inaugural Sidney S. husband, Andrew (‘04, ‘05), who is also an alumnus of McMath Sword of Justice Award. The recipients of the Advocates of Justice Awards are the university and who is a CPA with the accounting firm pictured with Gov. Mike Beebe, guest speaker of the evening: (bottom photo, l-r) Rep. of Echols, Thompson & Davis. The Kneebones have a one Steve Harrelson, Sen. Steve Faris (‘83), Gov. Mike Beebe, Rep. John Paul Wells, Rep. year old daughter named Alice who will also share her Nathan George, Rep. , Rep. David “Bubba” Powers. mother’s long-time relationship with Henderson and the Arkadelphia community.

Reddie Report . Spring 2010 5 Alumni Association welcomes new board members, honors award recipients Courtesy of Ben Sivertson Courtesy of Ben Sivertson Courtesy of Ben Sivertson Courtesy of Ben Sivertson Gerald Loyd Justin Casey Earnestine Clark Jana Bradford 1964, 1973 2006 1951, 1976 1990

Dear Reddies,

Homecoming 2010 is approaching, and I want you to be here! Mark October 22 and 23 on your calendar for Homecoming events including the Alumni Open House, the President’s Open House, the Golden Reddie Brunch and the 1947-1953 Class Reunion Dinner. Last year we started what I hope will Courtesy of Ben Sivertson Courtesy of Ben Sivertson become a Reddie tradition. Since several of Courtesy of Ben Sivertson you come into town on Friday night before Sandy Crawley Rick Brumley Brooke Gregory we play OBU on Saturday, why not join us 1978, 1995 1975 1999, 2000 on Friday night, October 29, at the alumni house for the Battle of the Ravine Bash? The Barkman House has all the amenities of a great gathering place for our Reddies. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere out on the lawn or visit around the fire pit. We are planning to do it 2009 H Award Recipients all over again this year: great food, a fabulous band and an open mic for anyone wanting to share Battle of the Ravine stories. Don’t miss the Showband of Arkansas as they play That Ol’ Reddie Spirit from the balcony. We can’t wait for tailgating season! Please join us prior to all home games. Alumni services will be running golf carts to transport Reddies to and from the stadium. For those in the Nashville, Tenn. area, we are planning to come your way! We want to start an alumni group near you. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible. Check the alumni website for the most up to date schedule of Homecoming and Battle of the Ravine events. Better yet, call the office and we’ll visit about all the fun things we’re planning. I look forward to seeing you soon! PR / Steve Fellers 2009 H Award Recipients — Pictured above (l-r) are Buddy Formby (‘61), Bob Shuff, Woody In Reddie Spirit, Jolley (‘64) and George Baker (‘97), the newest H Award recipients to be honored during Homecoming festivities. The award was first given in 1972 as a way of honoring those who have provided meritorious service to Henderson. Sherry Wright Alumni Coordinator

6 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 Reunions recall old ties, Veterans Upward bring together classmates Bound Comes to Henderson

Henderson State University’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) 1959 Championship Team Reunion program is now operational.VUB is federally-funded and designed to serve veterans from Clark, Garland, Miller, Union, and Ouachita counties. Henderson received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the program for the 2009-2010 school year. It is one of only three such programs in Arkansas. “The goal of Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a postsecondary education program,” said Kathy Brownlee, assistant program director.

PR / Steve Fellers All services are free of charge to veterans. A stipend is also available for participation in activities and Has it really been 50 years? — classes. “Our brave veterans have given The 1959 Arkansas Inter-Collegiate Conference Football Championship team loves much, and now have the opportunity reminiscing about the good old days! Coached by the legendary Duke Wells, the 1959 team to enhance their skills and pursue continued the Reddie tradition of success on the gridiron and followed that with success in a postsecondary education,” said life after leaving their beloved Henderson. Brownlee. “Our mission is their success.” “Henderson State University is proud to be the recipient of the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound grant,” said Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson president. “The VUB program offers opportunities for 1969 Championship Team Reunion veterans to re-establish fundamental academic skills and study habits that are required for successful performance at the post-secondary educational level. We recognize that many of our veterans who have served in active duty need support and services in a supportive environment.” Veterans who participate in the VUB program will have access to computer labs and other campus resources, including college entrance assistance, academic tutoring in subject areas, study skills development, academic counseling and advisement, and exposure to academic programs through college visits, and career

PR / Steve Fellers field trips to various industry sites. For more information please call (870) 230-5710. 1969 Championship Team — Former Reddie football players came from all over the to celebrate the Fortieth Anniversary of winning the 1969 Arkansas Inter-Collegiate Conference Football Championship. Under the direction of Henderson’s favorite coach, Clyde Berry, the 1969 team has continued to provide service and support to Henderson.

Reddie Report . Spring 2010 7 Distinguished Alumni Accorded Henderson’s Highest Honor The Distinguished Alumni Award was first given in 1972 as a way of honoring Henderson graduates who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the area of their career, community, education, politics, social service and humanities.

May 2009 Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Submitted Sally Carder Barbara Johnston Hubbard Sally Carder was born March 13, 1952 in Malvern, Barbara Johnston Hubbard was born July 12, 1927 Arkansas to Frances and Raymond Carder. Carder was in Benton, Arkansas to Charlotte and Loris Johnston. raised in Prattsville, Arkansas where she graduated Hubbard was raised in Benton where she graduated from high school in 1970. from high school in 1945. Carder graduated from Henderson in 1974 with a Hubbard graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Physical degree in Biology. Education and in 1978 with a Master of Science in While at Henderson, Hubbard was involved in Education in Counseling. , Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, Student While at Henderson, Carder was involved in the Christian Association, Heart and Key Club, Women’s Women’s Recreational Association, Team, Council, and she also served as Homecoming Queen. Physical Education Club, and Volleyball Intramurals. Some of her fondest memories are of the three years Some of her fondest memories from Henderson she spent on the Cheerleading Squad. are the friendships and relationships formed with Some of her personal interests and hobbies are students and instructors, building a barn for Dr. Dorris, golf, the sports of State University, attending church with Ms. Wallace, and painting the ACTS Scholarships, and her great-granddaughters. OBU tiger red with Sue Ehrgood. Hubbard was married to the late Peirce Hubbard, Some of her personal interests and hobbies are and she has two children, H. Peirce Hubbard III and hunting deer and turkey, fishing, and reading novels. James Drury Hubbard; five grandchildren, Crystal, Carder serves as guardian to two foster children, Megan, Kimberly, Clayton, and Jacob; and three great- Gunnar Miller, 12, and Freddy Miller, 4. grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ashlynn, and Kassidy. She currently resides in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She currently resides in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

8 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 December 2009 PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve F. Thomas Curry Alvin L. Futrell F. Thomas Curry was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on August Alvin L. Futrell was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on June 23, 20, 1957, to Floyd and Dot Curry. He was raised in Arkadelphia 1947, to Robert and Ester Futrell. He was raised in Wynne and and graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1975. graduated from Wynne High School in 1966. After high school, Curry enrolled at Henderson on afull He entered college in the fall of 1966 and earned his scholarship, graduating summa cum laude from the university B.S.E. in physical education from Henderson in 1970. While at in 1979 with a B.A.in political science with minors in business Henderson, Futrell was a member of the Reddie Basketball Team and military science. While at Henderson, Curry was a member and Physical Education Club. Some of his fondest memories are of ROTC, HSU Band, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society and Alpha Chi of playing in the NAIA National Basketball Tournament in Kansas Honor Society, in which he also served as president. City, Okla., the HSU vs. OBU rivalry, and the many friends made Following graduation, Curry was granted a delay in his at Henderson. Futrell joined the Henderson faculty in 1974 as active duty military obligation to enroll in law school. He began a graduate assistant, and became associate professor in the attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, School of Law Department of Health and Physical Education in 1975. Following in 1979 on academic scholarship, graduating from the institution his undergraduate education, Futrell served in the U.S. Air Force in 1982. That year, Curry was admitted to the Arkansas bar and from 1970-74. He returned to Henderson to earn his M.S.E. in entered active duty in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps physical education from Henderson in 1975. as a First Lieutenant. Over the course of five years of active Futrell then went on to earn his Ed.S. in educational duty in the army, Curry gained experience as a trial attorney, administration from Arkansas State in 1980, and his Ed.D. in appellate attorney, and an advisor of commanders, experience secondary education from Ball State University in 1987. He was that was beneficial once he left active duty in 1987 tojoin named director of teacher admissions and field experiences the Arkadelphia firm of McMillan, Turner & McCorkle asan in 1987, and also became a professor in the Department of associate; Curry now serves as a partner in the firm which also Secondary Education. Futrell did postdoctoral work at Harvard bears his name. University in 1992. He became Henderson’s first assistant to the Curry continues to serve in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate president for diversity in 1999. General’s Corps, and has received numerous honors, awards, In 1995, Futrell established the Summer Institute for and recognition over the course of his career. He is currently prospective college students, and formed the President’s a member of the Association House of Delegates representing Council on Diversity in 1999. He also established the HSU Howard, Pike, Hempstead, Nevada and Clark counties, serves Male Leadership and Mentoring Program. Futrell has received on several of the Association’s committees and as chair of the numerous honors, awards, and recognition over the course of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. Curry was a 2006 his career, including as a former recipient of the university’s H recipient of the Association’s Golden Gavel Award for his Award. The Wynne native has conducted numerous workshops, work with the Association and is a fellow of the Arkansas Bar is the author or co-author of numerous journal articles, and has Foundation as well as member of the Foundation’s Board of presented papers in cities across the United States. He continues Directors. to serve on several boards and committees. Futrell recently Curry plays trombone in the Hot Springs Concert Band and retired from Henderson State University where he served as the wind ensemble for the First Baptist Church, Arkadelphia. assistant to the president for diversity. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Hot Springs During his spare time, Futrell relaxes with music, enjoys Community Bands, Curry continues to be involved within his woodworking projects, and restores antique automobiles. community, having served as president of Clark County United Futrell currently resides in Little Rock with his wife Brenda, Way and volunteer with the Mock Trial program. a graduate of the 1972 class of Henderson. The Futrell family Curry currently resides in Arkadelphia with his wife Jeanie, includes three daughters: Charita, Summer, and Tamara as well also a graduate of the HSU class of 1979, and son Andrew. as three grandchildren: Earl, Chelsea, and Taylor.

Reddie Report . Spring 2010 9 Distinguished Alumni

May 2010 Submitted Photo Submitted Photo Submitted Clifford Dean Lee John Meux Clifford Dean Lee was born November 18, 1956 in Tulsa, John Meux was born April 25, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Oklahoma, to Robert and Dorothy Lee. Lee was raised in Tulsa to Reverend C. D. and Rena Meux. As the son of a Methodist and Berryville, Ark., graduating from in minister, Meux was raised in several Arkansas towns, including 1975. During high school, Lee began coaching pee wee basketball Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Wilmot, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Dierks, and lettered in baseball, football, basketball, and track. Texarkana, Jones Mill, Prescott, and Emmett before graduating In 1975, Lee enrolled at Henderson on a basketball from Prescott High School in 1946. scholarship, graduating from the school in 1979 with a BSE in After high school, Meux enlisted in the US Marine Corps, physical education and an MSE in physical education in 1980. serving three years as a high speed radio operator. In 1949, Meux Lee also earned an EdD in athletic administration from the enrolled at Henderson, graduating from the school in 1953 with University of Arkansas in 1989. a major in mathematics and secondary teacher certification in While at Henderson, Lee played for two national runners-up both mathematics and physics, his undergraduate minor. teams under the coaching staff of Don Dyer and Bobby Reese Meux also earned a M.S. degree in mathematics from the and lettered in basketball, baseball, and tennis. Lee served as University of Arkansas in 1957 and a PhD in Mathematics from a graduate assistant under Bobby Reese, during which time he the University of Florida in 1960. claims he developed his coaching philosophy and witnessed While at Henderson, Meux was a member of Heart and Key, the importance of integrity and character in the coaching and Kappa fraternity, HSU Golf team, Star Yearbook, athletic administration profession. and SGA. Some of his fondest memories are playing golf with Lee has enjoyed a lengthy career. He coached at Malvern Coach Van Horn at matches after the teams teed off since he Jr. and Sr. High schools where he was awarded District Coach was the fifth man on a four-man golf team. of the Year in 1981, 1982 and 1983. He then returned to Meux has enjoyed a lengthy career, serving in the Army HSU as Assistant Basketball Coach and Head Tennis Coach for Reserves for 14 years, teaching mathematics at Little Rock three years. Dean also worked as an intern for the Razorback Central High School from 1954-1955, teaching at the collegiate Foundation and taught summers in Hong Kong, Singapore and level at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas from 1960- Malaysia for the United States Sports Academy. He spent five 1964 and at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Tex., years as Vice President of the Razorback Foundation from 1988- where he spent 29 years in various administrative capacities. 1995, served as athletic director at Since Meux’s retirement in 1993, some of his personal from 1995-1997, and served as associate Athletic Director for interests and hobbies are reading, playing bridge, surfing the External Operations at Oklahoma State University from 1997- internet, designing greeting cards, bowling, writing a humor 2002. column for the Bowling News, constructing crossword puzzles, He currently serves as Athletic Director for Arkansas State relaxing, and spending time with his grandchildren. University, and employment highlights include managing the Meux is married to the former Elizabeth Whitten, a 1954 Hog Call campaign, increasing Arkansas Tech’s Green and Gold Henderson graduate, with whom he has two children, Laura Club donations from $22,000 to $425,000 in two years, and DeMars of Allen, Tex. and Jay Meux of Denton, Tex., and four developing, planning, and implementing over $300,000 in grandchildren. renovation projects for their athletic facilities. In addition, he He currently resides in Wichita Falls. managed the mascot change from Indians to Red Wolves. In 2008, Dean was recognized with the Robert Neyland Outstanding Athletic Director, and his 1975-76 National Runner- Up Team was inducted into the Henderson State University Hall of Honor. He presently serves on the AD’s Advisory Group for the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), Division I-A Athletic Directors To submit a nomination Association Board of Trustees, NCCA Division I Men’s Basketball Issues Committee and NCAA Women’s Bowing Committee. for this prestigious award, Lee is married to the former Reba Stevens, a 1980 and 1981 Henderson graduate, with whom he has two children, Diamond contact Alumni Services. and Anna Pearl. He currently resides in Jonesboro, Ark.

10 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 Class of 1959 celebrated as “Golden Reddies” PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve A Half-Century Homecoming — The Henderson State Teachers College Class of 1959 joined Henderson State University’s Half-Century Club during a 50-year reunion celebration held October 24, 2009 during homecoming week. 1959 HSTC graduates present at the ceremony are pictured above: (top, l-r) Jimmy Carelock, Leonard Gills, Don Hogg, Allen Nance, Bill McCormick, Dick Smedley, Pat Lynch Tillery, Noel Chivers, Ruth Sealy, Charles Cagle, Coleman White, Wanda Wylie Felts; (bottom, l-r) Merlyn Fohrell Watson, Chotsy Robertson Sheppard, Patsy Moncus Davies, Mae Gundolph Voegele, Pat Greenwood Harrison, Kathryn Bizzell Crawford, Linda Scott Moore, and Marion McQueen Sebastian. Homecoming Traditions Include New Generations

Every year hundreds of Reddie alumni 2009 Homecoming Queen. While students return to their beloved Henderson were creating new memories, scores of as Homecoming week is celebrated. Henderson alumni returned to campus, Homecoming festivities kicked off well attending receptions for everything from before the big game with Arkansas sororities to the 1959 and 1969 AIC Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. Championship football teams. Reunions and other events brought Open houses were held at the together Reddies from across the Barkman House and at the President’s country. Henderson’s Office of Alumni home, Newberry House, so that Reddies Services hosted a Chamber of Commerce old and new could meet and greet. Coffee at the Arkadelphia Town Hall on The memories ran full circle as the Wednesday, inviting members of the local Henderson State Teachers College class community to share in the Reddie spirit. of 1959 came back to campus and On Thursday night, Heart and Key was Fellers PR / Steve was inducted into the Half-Century continuing another long-time Henderson Crowning Glory — Katie Wilson (above) Club, reminiscing over friends met and tradition. Homecoming candidates were was crowned the 2009 Homecoming Queen traditions followed fifty years before. presented at the Heart and Key Assembly during a pre-game ceremony on Oct. 24. Although the Reddies were unable to held in Arkansas Hall. Following the cap the day with a victory over Arkansas assembly, candidates joined the Showband ten candidates for Homecoming Queen Tech, the memories made and shared of Arkansas and other Henderson are traditionally announced. At the end by students and alumni remain a special students at the bonfire, where the top of the week, Katie Wilson was crowned part of Henderson Homecoming.

Reddie Report . Spring 2010 11 Henderson breaks ground on new Simonson Biological Field Station Henderson officially broke ground on October agreed to a long-term lease of about 104 acres just 5, 2009 at the site of the new Simonson Biological north of the Shouse Ford campsite. Approximately Field Station on the northwest shore of DeGray Lake $100,000 in private funding will be used to equip in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. When completed, the station. The facility will have diverse benefits, the first-rate facility will be available for research according to Engman. The station will house and study by Henderson’s biology students as well intensive summer courses in a residential setting. as other groups and individuals who are looking for It could also be used as a destination for field work a unique science-based experience with overnight supporting on-campus biology courses, and for accommodations. weekend or overnight field trips. The 7,000 -square-foot log cabin facility will It will also support undergraduate and faculty house two laboratory/classrooms, a dedicated research. A permanent field station with access research lab, a library resource room, kitchen, great to a large reservoir and a variety of terrestrial room and living accommodations for 14 students communities will serve as a nexus for research, and two faculty. Engman said. Multiple investigations carried out at Work on the facility was originally set to start an established field station will have the potential in early 2008, but delays pushed back the schedule to support one another through shared data and by more than a year. Dr. James Engman, chair of development of long-term studies. Henderson’s biology department, spoke of the Engman said the field station will provide a facility’s uniqueness in the state. “There’s nothing means for community outreach and partnerships PR/ Steve Fellers PR/ Steve Breaking Ground — else like it,” Engman said. “We will have trails, between the university, Corps of Engineers and Members of the Simonson exhibits, specimens and scientific equipment for other federal, state, local and private entities. family and Henderson biology students to use.” The facility will provide a site for day visits and students were on hand for Not only will the field station provide a hands- possibly overnight stays by groups with an interest the official groundbreaking on learning environment for students, it will allow in environmental education. The station’s design of the new Biological Field community outreach activities for Boy and Girl will make it an attractive location for departmental Station named in honor of Scouts, 4-H, school groups and others, said Engman. or university planning retreats, board meetings, the late Della Sue Simonson, “This is really going to be great for us and the student/faculty gatherings, and meetings of small, and her brother, Col. (ret.) community. We plan on this being a facility where professional organizations. Eugene Simonson, both 1951 groups from local communities can drop in and The site can be accessed via Beaton Creek Road. graduates of Henderson. enjoy a quality nature educational experience.” Engman said electricity is already available and The facility would not be possible without municipal water is nearby. The majority of the land $525,000 in donations from the late Dr. Della will remain unaltered, although some long-term Sue Simonson (‘51) and her brother, Col. (ret.) forest management would be planned to increase Eugene Simonson (‘51). The Simonsons wanted the diversity of trees and plant species. A series of to honor three former Henderson professors who trails will be maintained, and a majority of the dirt greatly influenced their lives: Dr. Adelphia Basford, roads will be returned to a more natural condition. Elizabeth Brinkley and Dr. Philip Horton. The money Engman said no alteration of the shoreline is was specifically designated for the construction anticipated, other than the construction of a dock of the field station. Horton’s son also donated a to provide covered storage for a pontoon boat and a substantial amount for the facility. smaller craft. The majority of research and teaching Henderson and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the land will be relatively low-impact, he said. PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve Cutline Intro — (Above) Cutline body text

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12 SWATLC becomes Community Shepherd hired as VP of External Education Center for HSU Programs PR / Steve Fellers Lewis Shepherd, Jr. PR / Steve Fellers A new name for SWATLC — During a Jan. 28 reception at the Southwest Arkansas Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr. was hired Aug. 3 as vice Technology Center, Dr. Charles Welch unveiled a new name for the facility. Renamed president for the Community Education Center the Community Education Center, the new name better reflects the facilty’s expanding and external programs and will be responsible role in the surrounding community. for supervising all Center operations, while also strengthening Henderson’s institutional relationships The Southwest Arkansas Technology Wright pointed out that there are only two with area school districts, community colleges and Center in Arkadelphia has a new name such centers in Arkansas. technical programs. that better identifies the facility’s mission. Brown Hardman, chairman of the Of his newest vice president, Dr. Welch The 10-year-old workforce training center’s board, spoke on behalf of state complimented Shepherd as a “man of great wisdom,” center officially became the Community Sen. Percy Malone who was instrumental noting that “ he is the perfect person to lead our Education Center during a ceremony on in the center’s creation. “This is going to expanded efforts to reconnect with the communities Thursday, Jan. 28. The center, which is be a big deal,” he said. “In the future, this we serve, the organizations we partner with in operated by Henderson State University, is really going to help Clark County.” addressing regional issues, and the students we assist seeks to expand education opportunities The Southwest Arkansas Technology in reaching their personal goals,” Welch said. Welch to the community. Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr., Learning Center (SWATLC) was formed said Shepherd will also be responsible for coordinating vice president for external programs at in 2000 to address the economic Henderson’s efforts in offering degree programs at Henderson, is the supervisor for all center development and workforce needs of off-campus locations, serving as a central resource for operations. businesses and industries in Clark County organizing these efforts and communicating with our Dr. Charles Welch, Henderson and the surrounding area. The center was educational partners.” president, stressed the important role housed in the old Chamber of Commerce Shepherd said his “profound gratitude is to Dr. of the center. “It is seeing what we need building on North 6th Street until 2003. Welch, trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students in this state, seeing what we need in this Funding was secured for the and supporters of Henderson State University for their county, what the workforce needs are construction of a new facility at 640 South insight in the creation of this exciting new venture that of our local workforce and industry, and 6th St. In January 2003, SWATLC moved will have a lasting impact on Southwest Arkansas,” he responding by providing educational and into the new building which is owned by said. “It is certainly a defining moment in the life of training opportunities.” the Clark County Conservation District. It Henderson and Arkadelphia. The Community Education Center is a houses the Natural Resource Conservation Shepherd began working at Ouachita Baptist workforce training organization that works Service, the Farm Service Agency, the Clark University in 1980 as assistant dean of students, as closely with area industries, educational County Extension Service and the Clark director of TRIO programs from 1987 to 1998, and as institutions and training providers to County Conservation District in one half of assistant to the president for special programs. After ensure an available trained workforce to the facility, and the Community Education he graduated cum laude from Ouachita in 1980 with a enhance regional economic growth. Center in the other. B.A. in religion, Shepherd earned his M.S.E. from OBU “We want to focus more on community The Community Education Center in 1982. In 1997, he earned a Ed.D. with an emphasis education,” Welch said. “I’m very pleased occupies about 7,000-square-feet of the in higher education administration from the University that Henderson is answering this call and building which includes four classrooms, of Arkansas Little Rock. becoming a more integral part of this a computer lab, two conference/ Shepherd is active in the community, serving on center. I believe it’s something that will meeting rooms, and a fully-equipped several boards and commissions. He is an Arkansas serve all of us well.” maintenance shop for hands-on training State Police commissioner and serves on the Summit Welch also pointed out the importance to accommodate a variety of training Bank board of directors and the South Arkansas of working with local high schools needs. Some of the classes offered include Development Corporation board. He also serves and community colleges. “We believe welding, programmable logic controllers, as pastor at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in strongly in collaboration to provide the adjustable speed drives and computer Arkadelphia. opportunities,” he said. skills. The center can customize other Shepherd resides in Arkadelphia with his wife, Bill Wright, a member of the center’s types of training programs. Joyce, who is an associate professor of sociology/ board of directors and also a Henderson “We’re already doing some really good human services at Henderson. trustee, gave a brief history of the center. things at this center,” said Welch. “What “We started out focusing on workforce we’re doing here today is more of those training, but soon realized the mission good things and doing them better so that Reddie Report . Spring 2009 13 should be much deeper than that,” he said. we have a broader impact.” Snapshots of the “School with a Heart” PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve Recognizing Talent — Mary Ella Clark was recognized Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Henderson State University’s annual President’s Concert. The annual concert features the talents of Henderson students and faculty, and pays tribute to individuals or groups who have been instrumental in advancing the university and its academic programs. Clark has actively promoted and encouraged musical talent in local, state and national organizations. Courtesy of Sherry Wright Courtesy Hanging the Banner at the Barkman House — Retired tennis and volleyball coach Bettye Wallace celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise visit during Homecoming from her former students. Courtesy of Sherry Wright. Courtesy PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve Davis Family Increases Carl Brady Scholarship — What a pleasure it was to have John Reuniting Reddies — The Barkman Open (‘72) and Melissa Brady Davis (‘72) back on campus recently! John and Melissa Davis House (during Homecoming) is a great place returned to campus to present a scholarship, honoring the request of Melissa’s recently to see your favorite people! LaVerne Huselton deceased mother, Virginia Brady. Ms. Brady and John and Melissa Davis established the Catter (‘67) is happy to see Eugene Kuyper, scholarship in 2003 in memory of Melissa’s father, Carl Brady (‘37). John and Melissa retired HSU choir director, and his wife, were on campus to present a generous check to increase the endowment of their Adrianna. scholarship. While visiting their beloved alma mater, John and Mellissa were thrilled to attend the opening night for HSU’s Suddenly Last Summer, a play in which John and Melissa both performed during their time as students over 30 years ago. Pictured above are (l-r) Dr. John Hall, Director of the Henderson Foundation; Sherry Wright, Alumni Coordinator; Melissa Brady Davis; Dr. Charles Welch, HSU President; and John Davis.

14 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 The Shortest Road Trip — Battle of the Ravine Rivalry, Traditions Continue The oldest rivalry series in Arkansas continued on November 7, 2009, when the visited the Ouachita Baptist Tigers at A.U. Williams Field. Hundreds of Reddie fans gathered with their friendly rivals at the Henderson intramural fields for a pre-game cookout party. The anticipation grew as the hours passed and the Reddie football team was greeted with loud cheers as they completed the shortest road trip in college football. Walking from their facilities in the Formby Athletic Center, the HSU team traveled less than 400 yards into the opposition’s territory for their final game of the season. Dating back to 1895, this was the eighty- third contest between the institutions, with the series tied at 38-38-6. With more than a century of traditions, both universities PR / Steve Fellers PR / Steve are on guard during the week leading up to Reddie Crossing — Players, band members, students and spectators crossed two lanes of the football game which is seen by many traffic Nov. 7 as the Reddies prepared to wage war against the neighboring OBU Tigers at as only the culminating event in a long A.U. Williams Field on Ouachita’s campus. week of friendly and sometimes not so friendly pranks. The Henderson fountain and The game began badly for the Reddies squeak out a win with a final score of 35-28. centurium are highly regarded targets for as they struggled to overcome a 21 point This week was about more than just practical jokes by Tiger fans but they are ably defict in the first half. Just before the break, football. It was about preserving the protected by Henderson students. Likewise, Henderson was able to put seven points on traditions and rivalry between Henderson the Ouachita Tiger statue is a prime target the board. In the second half, the Reddie and Ouachita. The students, alumni, and fans for cans of red spray paint, but is usually just offense really opened up and scored three of both institutions plan to keep these alive ridden by students in good fun. more touchdowns but Ouachita was able to for the next century. HSU ROTC Vietnam Memorial and Scholarship

The HSU ROTC Vietnam Memorial and Scholarship Fund was established by several friends and classmates of those individuals who gave the last full measure of devotion. The Memorial and Fund was created to remember and recognize the supreme sacrifice HSU ROTC graduates made for our nation during the Vietnam War. An individual memorial to each of these men will be placed in a prominent location on the HSU campus and an endowed scholarship will be given to perpetuate the memory of these fallen heroes: LT Bobby E. Nolen (1965) LT Harry M. Godwin (1964) CPT Chester L. Lee (1961) LT Thomas L. Hoover (1966) LT Kyle A. Addair (1967) CPT Jerry D. White (1966) LT Donald L. Kingery (1968) LT Joseph B. Poe (1969) LT Dexter B. (1970)

For more information contact:

Mr. Gerald Loyd (870) 342-9294 Sherry Wright 877-733-2586 HSU ROTC Vietnam Memorial & Scholarship Fund Committee

A donation form is available on the back cover of the magazine for those individuals who wish to contribute to the effort.

Reddie Report . Spring 2010 15 Alumni Updates

Blake Christenson (‘06) and Lauren (Hill) Stephen A. Tracy (‘98) and Dianna Lynn Christenson (‘07), a son, Casen Blake Tracy (‘01), a son, Trevor A. Tracy, born Christenson, born May 7, 2010. February 15, 2009. Jodi (Baker) Coffee (‘98) and Trevor Coffee, Nick Vaughn (‘03, ‘05) and Natalie (Wentz) a daughter, Jorgia Clay Coffee, born August Vaughn (‘05), a daughter, Neela Kate 27, 2009. Vaughn, born on December 1, 2009. Martin Downey (‘04, ‘06) and Mary Lee Melissa Corinne (Williams) Vogelpohl (‘05) Downey (‘04, ‘06), a son, Jude Wesley and Michael Paul Vogelpohl, a daughter, Weddings Downey, born May 26, 2010. Annaliese Corinne Vogelpohl, born Feb. 25, 2010. Megan Stone (‘04) and Aaron O’Rand, Morgan Ely (‘99) and Laura Ely, a daughter, December 19, 2010. Lucy Marie Ely, born May 14, 2010. Allen Wells (‘04) and Breanna Wells (‘05), a Jay Epperhart (‘05) and Leigh Anne daughter, Josie Hera Wells, born November Robbie Simonek (‘09) and Tember Kennedy 28, 2009. (‘10), May 1, 2010. Epperhart, three children: a daughter, Raeleigh Anne Epperhart, born July 8, 2006; Aaron Joseph “AJ” Franklin (‘09) and Sarah a daughter, Amelia Claire Epperhart, born Ann Storey, August 20, 2009. January 24, 2008; and a son, Elliot David Catrina Lynn Freeman (‘04) and Andrew Epperhart, born November 21, 2009. Russell Marshall, October 3, 2009. Rebecca (Campbell) Epperson (‘01) and Heidi N. Archer (‘06) and Kenneth W. Brandon Epperson, a daughter, Meghan Freeman Jr., January 2, 2010. Grace Epperson, born March 22, 2010. Holly Meachem (‘02) and Perry Bryant, Melissa Glassco Greenslade (‘02) and Walt Class Notes April 18, 2009. Greenslade, a son, William Eliot Greenslade, born May 4, 2010. Kyle Wade Ferguson (‘07) and Brooke Kathy Muse (‘69, ‘76) was recently hired as Nicole Hunt (‘10), August 1, 2009. Reagan (Bennett) Haynes (‘01) and John Career Pathways Grant Director at National Haynes, a son, John “Deuce” Christopher Carly Cate (‘07, ‘09) and Marck Beggs, Park Community College in Hot Springs, Ark. Haynes II, born November 23, 2009. November 27, 2009. Larry Tucker (‘72) was recently voted into the Robert Hilt (‘07) and Melanie (O’Neal) Hilt Sara Jane Bryant (‘05, ‘09) and Wesley Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame. (‘05), a son, Keller Alan Hilt, born September Blake Boyce, July 26, 2008. 30, 2009. Sandy Crawley (‘78, ‘95) was recently hired Kate Atkinson (‘06) and Michael Snodgrass, as Special Education Supervisor at the Mindy (Mason) Hoover (‘06) and Jason December 26, 2009. Arkadelphia School District in Arkadelphia, Hoover, a son, Cohen McCain Hover, born Ark. April 17, 2009. Donna K. Wright (‘79) recently received Jennifer (McCall) Kelly (‘97) and Jasen Kelly, the Bessie B. Moore National Award in a son, Colt McCall Kelly, born July 1, 2009. Washington D.C. during a conference of the Leann (Winston) King (‘01) and Maburn National Association of Economic Educators King, a son, Winston Ellis King, born May 4, Kenneth Thomas (‘80) won Gold on the 2010. 4x400 and 4x100 relays for the 50-54 age Forest Martin (‘06) and Amanda Martin group at the World Athletic Masters Track Births (‘08), a son, Jackson Lee Martin, born May and Field Championship held in Lahti, Finland 3, 2010. with 88 countries and over 5,000 athletes Elizabeth “Annie” (Otwell) Abbott (‘05) and participating. Billy Abbott, a son, Landon Abbott, born James McVay (‘05) and Jennifer Tammy Elliott(‘83) has been chosen as April 6, 2010. (Martindale) McVay (‘05), a son, Lee Russell McVay, born January 26, 2009. President-Elect of Arkansas ACTE (Association Kris Barton (‘96) and Lindsay (Efrid) Barton for Career & Technical Education). Elliott will Jill (Tolson) Phiser (‘04) and Justin Phiser, a (‘02), a son, Bryant Asher Barton, born June be serving a three-year term on the board as daughter, Harlow Lynlee Phiser, born March 9, 2009. President-Elect, President, and Past President 4, 2010. Sara Jane (Bryant) Boyce (‘05, ‘09) and and will serve as a voting delegate at the next Wesley Blake Boyce, a son, Maddox Blake Jeremy (‘01) and Lori Ross (‘01), a son, three annual national ACTE conferences. Turner Mason Ross, born May 4, 2010. Boyce, born February 28, 2010. Karen Garcia (‘83) has received the Thelma Susan (Mebane) Bradshaw (‘00) and Jerry Sarah Saragusa (‘03) and Jason Saragusa, Bryant Pioneer Award. The award is Bradshaw, a daughter, Katherine Elizabeth two sons, Hudson Edward Saragusa and presented to a Weyerhaeuser employee who Bradshaw, born April 26, 2010. Ethan Paul Saragusa, born July 1, 2009. best exemplifies the pioneering spirit for diversity and inclusion. Jeff (‘07) and Heather Buckaloo (‘07), a Kay (Lewis) Seale (‘98, ‘07) and Jathan daughter, Addison Parker Buckaloo, born Seale, a son, Jeremiah Jathan Seale, born Diane Newton (‘83, ‘87) was recently hired as April 19, 2009. April 11, 2010. vice president of finance at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Ark.

16 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 Alumni Updates

Terry L. Castleberry (‘87) graduated in news station covering the northwest metro Thomas Watt Bonds (‘38)93, of Ward - May May 2010 from the Assemblies of God of Minneapolis. She is also an adjunct 15, 2009. Theological Seminary (AGTS) with a doctor instructor for Henderson, teaching (online) Sarah Venable Head (‘39) 90, of Nashville, of ministry degree. Broadcast Journalism. Tenn. - September 6, 2009. Debra T. Crowell (‘87) was promoted in July David Henderson (‘03) recently published a 2009 to the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. collection of short stories entitled, “All This Crowell is currently the officer in charge of Digging and Other Stories.” 1940’s Headquarters, Operational Health Support Jay Epperhart (‘05) who worked on the Juanita Richardson Appler (‘40) 90, of Unit Portsmouth, Va. animated film Ratatouille, is now a technical Conway - November 21, 2008. Trent A. Cox (‘89) accepted a new position care specialist at Animation Mentor and Ruth Shultz Hinkley-Howell (‘40) 91, of in April 2009 as vice president/relationship works with online animation students. Russellville - September 28, 2009. manager at Regions Bank in Nashville, Ark. Thomas Saul (‘05), program manager Norween Hopson Parker (‘40) 88, of Mount Lt. Col. Tracy Monahan (‘90, ‘91), an Air at University of Virginia Medical Center, Pleasant, Tex. - January 19, 2009. Force Reservist, is currently deployed to recently collaborated with other officials Balad, Iraq as the Patient Administration at UVA and Valley Health’s Page Memorial Arreeta LaCygne Turner Shartzer (‘41) 88, of Flight Commander in the Air Force Theater Hospital to reach an agreement that Dayton, Ohio - July 17, 2008. Hospital. would allow the Page Dialysis Center to Caroline McCorkle Shultz (‘41) 89, of Hot Cynthia Williams (‘93) graduated in May remain open for local residents to receive Springs - August 19, 2009. treatment. 2009 from the University of Memphis with Leah Bell Martin Skophammer (‘41)95, of a master’s degree in Leadership and Policy Michael McGreevey (‘06) graduated in Albert Lea, Minn. - August 28, 2008. Studies. May 2010 from the University of Tennessee Jocelyn Bagby Bean (‘42) 88, of Pinehurst, Knoxville with a master of science degree in Matt Vines (‘96) has recently been named N.C. - January 21, 2009. vice president of the Healthcare Division at sports studies. Josephine Alice Youmanns Harrison (‘42) RSource, LLC, a business process outsourcing Karen Norton (‘08) was recently hired to 87, of Lewisville - July 12, 2009. firm. Matt has served the past six years as teach at Texas Middle School and Texas High a Managing Attorney for AHC, Inc in the School in Texarkana, Tex. Irene Huffman (‘42)88, of Malvern - December 18, 2008. Washington, DC area. Kelsey Hampton (‘09) who has been Kaki Forthman (‘97) was recently hired to attending graduate school at Texas Woman’s Elbert Richard Huntley (‘42) 89, of Burien, teach social studies at Goza Middle School in University was recently accepted into Wash. - October 17, 2009. Arkadelphia, Ark. the dietetic internship at Louisiana Tech Roy Calvin Kennedy (‘42) 95, of Marshall, Matthew Hass (‘98) has been selected as University in Ruston, La. Tex. - January 19, 2009. the Executive Director of the Arkansas Trial Bethany Wright (‘09) was named the 2008- Daniel Louis Pilkinton (‘43) 87, of Little Rock Lawyer’s Association. 09 recipient of the ’s - September 20, 2009. Cassandra Thrower (‘98) graduated in May Commissioner’s Trophy becoming HSU’s first-ever women’s winner in school history. Thelma Adolphus Beasley (‘45) 90, of 2009 from Alabama A & M University with Magnolia - November 5, 2008. a master of education degree in business Kimberly Roberts (‘10) was accepted into education. Thrower was then hired to teach the dietetic internship at Oklahoma State Clyde Napoleon Swift (‘45)91, of Texarkana business education at Decatur High School University in Stillwater, Okla. - January 2, 2010. in Decatur, Ala. Wanda Elizabeth Lane Townsend (‘45) 87, Arthur C. Watson (‘00, ‘03) was selected of Pine Bluff - April 7, 2010. by the Arkansas Association of Student Margaret Weaver Harris (‘46) 83, of Little Assistance Programs as this year’s honoree Rock - October 7, 2009. at the 38th annual conference in Corpus Christi, Tex. TRIO Achievers are former Walter J. Leeper (‘48) 90, of Walnut Springs TRIO students who have excelled in their - March 2, 2009. chosen field. Watson is currently the Burton K. Walker, Jr. (‘48) 85, of Ashdown Assistant Director of Aggie Access Learning Obituaries - January 22, 2009. Communities at Texas A&M. Nickol Evelyn Smith Williams (‘48, ‘63) 85, Matt Mueller (‘01), who currently serves 1930’s of Arkadelphia - April 8, 2010. as the Head of Corporate Risk at Western Lois Lee Haller (‘35) 95, of Dumas - June 28, William Erastus Carson (‘49) 81, of San Australia Power Co., was invited by 2009. Diego, Calif. - January 7, 2010. RISK Magazine to speak at their annual Elise Hunt Avery (‘36) 93, of Montgomery, conference in Sydney, Australia in August Betty Jean Hamlet Miller (‘49)80, of Ohio - May 3, 2009. 2009. Marked Tree - April 16, 2010. Catherine Marks Riggan (‘36) 94, of Shannon Slatton Schwartz (‘01) recently Bunice Bradley Short (‘49) 93, of Magnolia Memphis, Tenn. - August 24, 2009. received a Regional Emmy Award for the - October 8, 2009. Upper Midwest Cable Television Show. Louella McMillan Deere (‘37) 93, of Camden Shannon is a reporter for 12-News, a cable - April 4, 2009.

Reddie Report . Spring 2010 17 Alumni Updates

1950’s John Winkler Bray (‘58) 73, of Lincoln, Calif. Elizabeth Watson Robertson (‘62) 81, of Hot - June 2, 2009. Springs - January 25, 2009. John Henry Bell, Jr. (‘50) 83, of Conway - November 26, 2008. Mack Allen Gosnell (‘58) 77, of Malvern Anne Mitchell Wiegand Griffin (‘63)67, of - January 9, 2010. Palestine, Tex. - May 7, 2009. Billy Taylor Gardner (‘50) 84, of Huntsville, Tex. - December 27, 2009. Ernest D. Justice (‘58)79, of Keo - May 26, James Wyatt Bailey (‘64)69, of Hot Springs 2009. - March 18, 2010. Clyde Alford Mosier (‘50, ‘61) 87, of Hope - March 3, 2010. James Oliver Martin (‘58)82, of LeRoy, Ill. Tommy Dick Coyle (‘64) 66, of Memphis, - April 16, 2010. Tenn. - August 12, 2009. Daisy Dell Patterson (‘50, ‘57)94, of Camden - February 27, 2009. Ben Allen Redman (‘58) 76, of Mena - July Judith Ann “Judy” Clack Crowder (‘64) 66, 20, 2009. of Hot Springs - May 15, 2009. Jack Jarvis Bell (‘51) 83, of Naples, Fla. - February 25, 2009. Beulah Ledford Stacy (‘58, ‘66) 88, of Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Wimberly Graves Malvern - April 7, 2009. (‘64) 75, of Collierville, Tenn. - January 23, Marjorie Neille Jones Copeland (‘51) 85, of 2010. Mineral Springs - August 22, 2009. Billy Dean Eubanks (‘59) 75, of Hot Springs - June 25, 2009. Marguerite Wallace Robinson (‘64) 75, of Bonnie Iris Bell Cowling (‘51) 87, of Alexander - June 5, 2009. Nashville - December 31, 2008. Mary Louise Chambers Hoover (‘59) 94, of Mena - March 22, 2010. Van Ball, Jr. (‘65) 69, of Pine Bluff - June 9, Louis Edward Graves (‘51) 88, of Sheridan 2009. - June 8, 2009. Carroll Ray Wilson (‘59) 71, of Royal - November 1, 2008. Eldon Weatherford (‘65) 66, of Bonnerdale Margaret Day Martin (‘51)78, of Little Rock - September 20, 2009. - August 9, 2009. Max Hayes Womack (‘59) 79, of Hot Springs - August 16, 2009. Mildred Elizabeth Teel DeWoody (‘66) 65, Delwin Thomas Ross (‘51) 82, of Magnolia of Camden - February 8, 2010. - February 20, 2010. Betty Jane Davis Key (‘66)78, of Malvern Beverly Blevins Romesburg (‘52) 78, of 1960’s - February 10, 2009. Arkadelphia - February 11, 2010. Bobby Joe Harrell (‘60) 69, of West Monroe, Paula Faye Levine (‘66) 73, of Hot Springs Naomi Thomas Thomas (‘52) 86, of La. - February 26, 2008. - April 12, 2008. Arkadelphia - February 17, 2010. Grace Nannette White Jackson (‘60)94, of Ronnie B. Ringgold (‘66) 66, of Hope - Bobbie Jean Baynham Childers (‘53) 77, of Prescott - January 18, 2010. March 26, 2009. Sheridan - August 28, 2009. Carroll Delbert Moore (‘60) 70, of Salem, Yvonne Amonette Armstrong (‘67)82, of Sudie Brashears Lamb (‘53) 90, of Leola - Va. - September 12, 2008. Stuttgart - February 25, 2010. February 21, 2010. Lamar Velton Reid (‘60) 70, of Shreveport, James O. “Jimmy” Cuthbertson, Jr. (‘67, ‘76) Wayne Everett “Bud” Childers (‘54)76, of La. - March 6, 2009. 68, of Warren - December 11, 2009. Sheridan - February 8, 2009. Lucille Gocio Rigsby (‘60) 91, of Nashville Ralph Michael “Butch” Green (‘67) 64, of El Evelyn Charlean Humphries Golden (‘54) - March 15, 2009. Dorado - August 13, 2009. 87, of Little Rock - June 12, 2009. Mary Ann Harvey Smith (‘60) 69, of Judith Anne Jones Hopper (‘67) 64, of Little Louis Alton Green (‘54) 77, of North Little Cordova, Tenn. - November 3, 2009. Rock - July 25, 2009. Rock - June 16, 2009. Mary Olive Wallace Young (‘60) 73, of John Messer (‘67) 72, of Royal - December Robert Dean Laird (‘54) 78, of Stuttgart - Texarkana, Tex. - December 5, 2008. 29, 2009. January 18, 2009. Lonnie Ruth Stewart Gentry (‘61, ‘68) 74, of Helen Crowder (‘68) 93, of Fordyce - April Emil E. Wencel (‘54) 88, of Hot Springs - Arkadelphia - March 7, 2009. 4, 2009. May 2, 2008. Ruby Juanita Robertson Knox (‘61) 86, of Ann Talley Kinnaird (‘68, ‘74) 79, of Hot Morris Joe Barentine (‘55)76, of Hot Hot Springs - August 28, 2009. Springs - March 23, 2009. Springs - April 13, 2010. William Jaye “Bill” Schooley (‘61) 70, of Elizabeth Ann Herring Prause (‘68) 62, of Charles Leon Carruthers (‘55) 75, of Hope Jackson, Miss. - December 31, 2009. Little Rock - June 3, 2009. - July 12, 2009. John Marcus Bennett (‘62)72, of Hot Ramona Felty Shockey (‘68) 79, of Benton Alvin Max Bryant (‘56) 74, of Little Rock - Springs - April 24, 2009. - February 16, 2009. April 5, 2009. William Edwin Benning (‘62) 72, of Harold Harrison Green (‘69) 71, of Hershel Lewis Ray (‘57) 80, of Kirby - Traskwood - August 9, 2009. Fayetteville - May 29, 2008. December 29, 2008. Anna Jean Phillips Elrod (‘62) 67, of Malvern Marion Browning Griffin (‘69)61, of Oviedo, Donald Albert Avery (‘58 - retired faculty) - January 5, 2009. Fla. - May 4, 2009. 74, of Little Rock - August 30, 2009. Sue Ann Dickson Goodwin (‘62, ‘76) 69, of Ruth Echols Holt (‘69) 81, of Franklin, Tenn. Hot Springs - July 21, 2009. - April 13, 2009.

18 Reddie Report . Spring 2010 Alumni Updates

Douglas Edwin Huffman (‘69)62, of Anna Fay True Cress (‘74) 84, of Mena - 2000’s Malvern - December 11, 2009. April 9, 2009. Caleb Everley (‘02, ‘08) 29, of Little Rock Patricia Sanders Loy (‘69) 62, of Deltona, Theodore James Fotioo, Jr. (‘74)58, of Hot - December 22, 2009. Fla. - February 28, 2010. Springs - May 5, 2009. Dinelle Shannae Mahabir (‘05) 26, of Jimmy Wayne Minshew (‘69) 68, of Austin JoAnn Ridgway Miles (‘74) 76, of Hot DeKalb, Tex. - May 23, 2009. - September 22, 2009. Springs - January 27, 2009. Wanda Waller Murphy (‘05) 53, of Warren Jearl Carlton Smith (‘69) 75, of Sheridan William R. “Billy Bob” Cooper (‘75) 59, of - December 2, 2009. - September 21, 2009. Hot Springs - September 15, 2009. Toni Dawn McJunkins (‘09) 30, of Malvern Delores Sue Kidd Tarleton (‘69, ‘74) 75, of Kenneth Wayne Musteen (‘75) 59, of - October 9, 2009. Hot Springs - April 25, 2010. Benton - June 30, 2009. Jeffrey Paul Connell (‘76)55, of Garden Faculty and Staff 1970’s Grove, Calif. - March 4, 2009. Jerry Wayne Harrison (‘76) 56, of Conway Clarence Allen Botsford (retired faculty)91, Wilma Thornton Wilson (‘70) 75, of of Benton - January 12, 2009. Bismarck - August 31, 2009. - April 2, 2009. William “Ronnie” Bell (‘77, ‘79) 60, of Betty Taggart Bruner (faculty widow)89, of Lee Annette Glover Buck (‘71)59, of Little Rock - May 7, 2009. Sherwood - January 26, 2009. Arkadelphia - October 28, 2009. Beatrice Louise Green Hansard (‘78, ‘90) 83, Roosevelt Knox (retired staff)75, of Flint, Larry W. Hardin (‘71) 59, of Kitty Hawk, N.C. Mich. - June 6, 2009. - February 3, 2009. of Arkadelphia - April 23, 2009. Wayne Steven Rodgers (‘71) 71, of Malvern Judith White Stephenson (‘79) 62, of - September 1, 2009. Modesto, Calif. - August 20, 2009. Former Students Harold Gene Rogers (‘71) 77, of Magnolia Frances Snyder Brandon (attended ‘36 - ‘37) - August 26, 2009. 1980’s 90, of Hondo, Tex. - March 16, 2009. William Dean Sanders (‘71) 62, of Hot Sarah Elizabeth Williams Guthrie (‘80) 75, Gene Ross Shaver (attended ‘38 - ‘40)84, of Springs - March 2, 2009. of Amity - May 21, 2009. Arkadelphia - January 24, 2010. Lois Anne Toland Selph (‘71, ‘79) 64, of Glenda Kaye Smart Ratliff (‘80, ‘86)60, of Peggy Duke Fitzhugh (attended ‘39 - ‘40) Gurdon - October 22, 2009. Hot Springs - January 22, 2009. 87, of Little Rock - November 22, 2009. Nina Loretta Waits (‘71)92, of Dallas, Tex. Corliss Jean Cobb Smith (‘80) 56, of Frances Ann Yocum Fletcher (attended ‘39 - April 30, 2009. Beaumont, Tex. - January 17, 2009. - ‘41) 86, of Ridgecrest, Calif. - March 30, 2008. James Michael Williams (‘71) 59, of Caddo Dewey Alan Thurman (‘80) 60, of Hot Valley - January 14, 2010. Springs - August 7, 2009. Harriet Harkness Garrison (attended ‘41 - ‘42) 86, of Arkadelphia - January 20, 2010. Robert Louis Nooner (‘72) 74, of Little Rock Dani Lynne Hamilton Elledge (‘86) 51, of - January 31, 2009. Spring Hill - March 31, 2009. Alice Jeanne Coleman (attended ‘43 - ‘48) 83, of Maumelle - May 20, 2009. William Thomas Gray (‘73) 61, of Keith Cameron Sanderson (‘87) 45, of Fort Fayetteville - May 7, 2009. Smith - June 14, 2009. Bettye Adiene Hedrick Norwood (attended ‘44) 83, of Little Rock - February 26, 2009. Thomas Clift Hinsley (‘73)64, of Hot Springs Mary Lynn Burns Sarver (‘88) 76, of - November 29, 2009. Arkadelphia - April 7, 2009. George Edward Stafford (attended ‘49 - ‘52) 81, of Missouri City, Tex. - December 14, Jerry Lynn Insley (‘73) 58, of Pine Bluff - July Joseph Dale Colvis (‘89) 52, of Hot Springs 2008. 6, 2009. - August 27, 2008. Charles Richard Alexander (attended ‘60 Michael Charles Mosley (‘73) 62, of Jackson, Clovis Lionel Looper (‘89) 65, of Little Rock - ‘61) 78, of Camden - April 19, 2010. La. - June 6, 2009. - June 17, 2009. Carolyn Joan Plummer (attended ‘61 - ‘65) Lonnie Earl Pickens (‘73) 60, of Conway - 65, of , Tex. - February 11, 2009. May 25, 2009. 1990’s James Allen Hill (attended ‘65 - ‘68)63, of Ron Strother (‘73) 61, of Little Rock - Martha Jane Hopper (‘90, ‘93) 74, of Hot Springs - September 8, 2009. January 31, 2010. Arkadelphia - June 25, 2009. Derek Lee “D.J.” Jester (attended ‘91 - ‘95) Brenda Jane Skates Walker (‘73) 58, of Tommy Wade Roebuck (‘92) 39, of 35, of Glenwood - February 16, 2009. Bismarck - November 12, 2009. Glenwood - June 14, 2008. I.V. Chapman (attended ‘97 -’98)75, of Lanny Ray Bates (‘74) 63, of Hughes - Katherine Christine Wingfield Hill (‘95)38, Arkadelphia - May 3, 2008. February 20, 2010. of Bryant - April 8, 2010. Aaron Cody Mabry (attended ‘04 - ‘09)23, James Howard Borchert (‘74) 57, of Owen L. Davis, Jr. (‘96) 60, of Hot Springs of Magnet Cove - May 22, 2009. Stuttgart - February 26, 2010. - April 17, 2009.

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