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Ashli Watts (’04) Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and New CU Trustee THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI + FRIENDS OF CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY FOR ALUMNI THE MAGAZINE SPRING 2020 1 The Campbellsvillian is published three times yearly by the Office of University Communications for alumni and friends INSIDE of Campbellsville University. THIS ISSUE Cover photo provided by Jacqueline Pitts, Director of Communications for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Michael V. Carter President CU alumna, Ashli Watts (’04), named EDITORIAL BOARD CU trustee and first female president Joan C. McKinney 4 and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Editor, Director of University Communications Commerce [email protected] Amber Meade (’18) Neuroscientist, neurosurgeon and Assistant Editor, researcher, Brian K. Whitlock (’97) Communications Operations Manager 6 isn’t sheepish [email protected] Dr. H. Keith Spears Senior Vice President and Driving Dr. and Mrs. Carter – Al Assistant to the President Hardin serves as parade chaperone [email protected] 10 Benji Kelly (’95, M ’05) Vice President for Development [email protected] Ashley Farmer (M ’17) From the war-torn Democratic Director of Alumni Relations Republic of the Congo, to the [email protected] 12 Bluegrass state, Aline Murerwa’s Darryl Peavler (’03, M ’05) life has been uncertain Athletic Alumni Director [email protected] Jordan Alves (’13, M ’15) December commencement Sports Information Director sees 1,189 students graduate [email protected] 14

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Campbellsville University and has become a catalyst for an entrepreneurial spirit. From Kentucky’s Green River, to California, to India, Campbellsville University is expanding her reach further than ever before. And, lives are being changed through Christian higher education. Campbellsville University Conover Education Center at Harrodsburg continues to be a shining star for the university. You will read in this edition how the grand opening of the Pioneers’ Athletic Complex personifies the efforts of this main campus offspring. The raising of scholarship funds and the providing of support is creating opportunities for students who may face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. They are now part of the Campbellsville University family. On the main campus, we are seeing continued progress. Construction has begun at the former Caulk Hardware building, which will soon be the new home of the Mass Communication program as well as Broadcast Services, including 88.7 FM – The Tiger and WLCU-TV. Finley Stadium is being given a rebirth. A new brick seating façade with high tech media and game control tower, presidential skybox and (Photo by Qiaochu Gai) crowd hosting services is coming for 2020 from the ground up, complimenting the recently As we head into the final weeks of the university’s 2019-2020 academic completed Athletic Fieldhouse and newly year, Campbellsville University continues a pattern of growth and service landscaped athletic pavilion. to our students. On-campus construction, record enrollment For the second year in a row, our Spring term enrolled more than 11,600 numbers, off-site expansions and global students. Recently, a reporter inquired as to how CU is “bucking the trend” outreach are great ways to start 2020. They are that many universities are having with lower enrollments. The answer is all possible thanks to you, the friends, family not simple. It has taken a lot of energy and courage, stepping out to serve and alumni who have provided the foundation. through a more comprehensive curriculum and in new locales to make Campbellsville University is following her Christian higher education available and affordable. calling to develop servant leaders in new and The underlying foundation of the Campbellsville University mission has exciting ways. We are entering a new decade. always been training servant leaders. Your university is doing just that. With your continued prayers and support and Highlighted in this issue are alumni who embody the servant leader with God’s blessing, may 2020 be the start of a mindset. Graduates like Jacqueline Caldwell (’96), now serving on the strong and prosperous era for Campbellsville Kentucky Court of Appeals, and Ashli Schmidt Watts (’04), recently University! named president and chief executive officer of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, as well as a new CU trustee, are leading in some of the most Most cordially, influential roles in the Commonwealth. As societal expectations change, so must higher education. While maintaining its mission to Christian higher education, your university Michael V. Carter has developed new programs of study, adopted new delivery methods, established new locations and has strived to identify unmet educational needs. This all involves critical thinking - an asset that is abundant at

SPRING 2020 3 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES Ashli Watts, 2004 alumna, balances family and work as president of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and newly appointed member of Campbellsville University’s Board of Trustees

BY LINDA WAGGENER, FREELANCE WRITER The year 2019 will be one Ashli Schmidt Watts, a 2004 Campbellsville University alumna, will always remember. In November 2019, Watts, 37, was named president and chief executive officer of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, making her the youngest female state Chamber of Commerce president in the nation, and the first woman president of the Kentucky Chamber. In October 2019, Watts was recommended as one of the newest members of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees. Watts was installed as a trustee in in February, 2020. In these leadership roles, Watts is in a unique position to keep the lines of communication open between the leaders of Campbellsville University and state government in Frankfort. After college, she worked for the Legislative Research Commission and the Kentucky Bar ASHLI WATTS, left, testifies on unemployment insurance reform Association before starting as an entry level at a committee meeting with Kentucky State Rep. Russell Webber. lobbyist at the pro-business Kentucky Chamber (Photos courtesy of Kentucky Chamber of Commerce) of Commerce in 2012. She moved up through

4 Campbellsvillian the ranks in the organization until being named to the top she said. “There is stress in overseeing an organization the position in fall 2019, eight months and a national search size of the Chamber, but it really helps that I love what I do. after the announcement of David Adkisson’s retirement. I often say there is not one day that I have not wanted to She received her political science and history degrees from come to work at the Chamber. I love what we do and being Campbellsville University where, she said, “As a political the voice of Kentucky businesses, working to produce real science student, my professors really influenced me to love results that will move our state and economy forward.” the political process, the history of government, how laws Watts and her husband, Ryan, executive director of the are passed and having important discussions around policy. Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, and their children, “I would especially point to Dr. John Chowning, who was Emma and Carter, live in Frankfort. She moved there in her my professor throughout my time at Campbellsville, and senior year of college to do an internship with the Kentucky who helped connect me with an internship at the Capitol in Legislature. Frankfort, which began my career. She said, “Balancing work, family, friendships, obligations, “Also, Max Wise was my professor during college and etc. can be challenging, but I think being rooted in my faith was a great influence. I still remember how tough his and family really helps keep things in perspective. I also exams could be! It has been a full circle experience having make an effort to practice ‘self-care’ and do things that learned about politics, government and the political process I really enjoy - traveling, going to watch a movie, having from him and now years later working together to pass dinner with friends. If you don’t maintain that balance, I do legislation.” think you could burn out really quickly.” Wise has served since 2015 as the Republican Kentucky Soon after Watts was named to the top position with the State Senator in District 16, which includes Adair, Clinton, State Chamber, she was invited to be a guest on the KET Cumberland, McCreary, Russell, Taylor and Wayne counties. program “Connections With Renee Shaw,” public affairs Chowning is retired and serves as executive assistant to managing producer and host at Kentucky Educational the president of Campbellsville University for government, Television. The two have known each other over both their community and constituent relations. careers working closely with Kentucky’s legislature. Watts grew up Elizabethtown, Ky. with a single mother They discussed Watts’ leadership on issues over the years who, she said, “was a wonderful influence on me. She worked as she worked her way up through the ranks, preparing her multiple jobs to support us and prioritized education. I for her new responsibilities. also grew up in the church and now that I have children of Shaw said she knows Campbellsville University is proud my own, I realize how important it is to instill that strong of Watts. “She’s a phenomenal woman, and I was glad to foundation of faith.” sit down with her for this interview.” Her interview can be Being in a position of statewide leadership requires a very viewed at this link: bit.ly/2P3nCUL busy schedule traveling the Commonwealth, meeting with local Chambers of Commerce and businesses. “While I have been very busy, it has also been a lot of fun,”

ASHLI WATTS speaks at the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Ceremony

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Whitlock leaned toward football, but research and teaching in veterinary medicine is where his career has taken him

DR. BRIAN WHITLOCK uses a stereotaxic device made specifically for small ruminants (sheep and goats). The animals are under general anesthesia and the device restrains their head and allows him to use a micromanipulator to very precisely place the catheter in the lateral ventricle of the brain. These surgeries take about 1.5-2 hours to complete, and he can maintain these catheters for up to about 6 months (average is 3-4 months) for research purposes.

BY AMBER MEADE, ASSISTANT EDITOR From a dairy and tobacco farm in Veterinary Medicine, in Field Services, Large (physiology or clinical sciences), nutrition the small town of Gravel Switch, Ky., to Animal Clinical Sciences, and is an adjunct (food animal, specifically for ruminants) the University of Tennessee College of associate professor at the University of and endocrinology (related to reproduction Veterinary Medicine teaching, conducting Tennessee, Department of Animal Science. and/or food animals). He sometimes teaches research and providing service to patients He is a researcher, and, according to his graduate students, and those classes will and clients, Dr. Brian K. Whitlock, (‘97), has bio on ag.tennessee.edu/AnimalScience, often be related to reproductive physiology always been around animals. “Whitlock’s primary research interest and/or endocrinology. Labs he teaches are Whitlock, who is a faculty member in the is in the area of ruminant reproductive usually related to large animal reproduction. Large Animal Clinical Sciences department neuroendocrinology and physiology with “Research I have conducted while at the University of Tennessee, didn’t really special emphasis on understanding the at UTCVM has varied considerably, have a clue as to what he would do when he role of kisspeptin in regulation of the but most of my research has grew up. hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. revolved around reproductive “As a young child I believe I aspired to be “In addition to studying reproductive neuroendocrinology. Specifically, I have an airplane pilot but that didn’t last long. endocrinology, Dr. Whitlock utilizes an used intracerebroventricular catheters I really enjoyed playing football in high intracerebroventricular catheterization in sheep (the animal model I’ve used the school, but I wasn’t athletic enough to really model in sheep (placing and maintaining a most) for several years (going back to before be successful in college. Looking back, I did catheter within the lateral ventricles of the my Ph.D.) to answer questions related to enjoy working with animals, and I was very brains of sheep) to study the regulation of central regulation of appetite, metabolism, curious as to how things worked,” he said. reproduction, appetite, metabolism, and the endotoxinemia, reproduction and their Whitlock said all the other experiences in interaction of these systems in ruminants.” interaction in livestock species.” his life led him to do what he’s doing now. In addition to his research, Whitlock Whitlock said he has more recently “I really do have a great job and consider spends his time driving to and working on worked on determining the prevalence of most of what I do to be more like play farms with veterinary students providing some diseases (Bovine Anaplasmosis and than work. While some days are physically clinical services to food animals on farms Bovine Trichomonosis) in states throughout demanding and some days are not terribly across Tennessee while teaching on the the southeast United States. fun, most days I can relate to the saying: farm and in the truck. The remainder of his In addition to research, faculty with ‘choose a job you love, and you will never time is split between teaching lectures and appointments in clinical departments often have to work a day in your life,’” he said. labs. publish reports related to unique cases they Whitlock is an associate professor at Most of his lectures are to veterinary may treat so others can learn from those the University of Tennessee College of students and are related to reproduction unique cases.

6 Campbellsvillian “For some reason I have seen many animals (especially cattle) with congenital heritable defects.” As a result, he has published several manuscripts, proceedings and book chapters related to these cases. Whitlock has also been active in some professional veterinary organizations since becoming a faculty member at UTCVM. For example, like physicians, veterinarians can specialize, and his specialty is theriogenology (veterinary reproductive medicine). Whitlock completed his residency at Auburn University and successfully completed his certifying examination in 2007. He chairs the committee that writes and administers the certifying examination for his specialty, theriogenology. “Maybe one of the most rewarding things I’ve done as a veterinarian and scientist was the small role I played in some important research at Auburn University a few years ago,” Whitlock said. He said Dr. Doug Martin at Auburn University studies Tay-Sachs disease, an inherited metabolic disorder in which certain lipids accumulate in the brain, causing spasticity and death in childhood. “For years, a cat model (cats have a similar inherited disease) was used to study this disease and possible therapies,” Whitlock said. “Not too many years ago it was discovered that Jacob sheep had a very similar inherited condition. For various reasons, having two animal models for the same disease is very good, and sheep were an especially good animal model for the disease.” He said Martin and others were developing potential gene therapies for Tay-Sachs disease and needed to test them in the sheep. With his expertise in neurosurgery in sheep, he performed many of the surgeries in which they injected the virus with the corrected gene into the thalamus and lateral ventricles of the Jacob sheep with Tay-Sachs-like disease. WHITLOCK helps veterinary intern Dr. Clare Scully deliver That research, along with work that followed, led the way to the first human trials to treat a beef calf. The cow had a complicated dystocia (difficult Tay-Sachs disease (the work in humans is ongoing now) giving many parents and families birthing), and they had to visit the farm and help deliver the hope. calf. Scully, now a theriogenologist and faculty member at “Although my role in that work was very small, knowing I had some part in giving hope to the LSU College of Veterinary Medicine, was introducing the the hopeless has been possibly the highlight of my career,” Whitlock said. calf to its mother. Growing up, Whitlock said his grandmother, Jean Whitlock, always suggested that he need not to stay in the area in which he was raised. “Not because it wasn’t a wonderful place to live and be raised (I can’t imagine a greater place to be raised than central Kentucky), but because there weren’t a lot of opportunities there,” Whitlock said. “Although she was very poor herself, she saved enough money for me to attend Campbellsville University. In the end, I needed very little financial help because CU was so good at finding ways to support students such as work, financial aid, etc.,” he said. Whitlock chose Campbellsville University in part because he wanted to continue playing football after his time at Boyle County High School was over. “I had never really given much thought to attending college. No one in my family had attended college,” Whitlock said. “Little did I know that attending Campbellsville University for football would change my life and help prepare me to be the academician/veterinarian/ scientist I am today. I decided to attend CU for one reason (to play football, likely an immature decision), but I unwittingly benefited from that decision.” While attending Campbellsville University, Whitlock met his future wife, Lynette Pickerill, a 1999 graduate, with whom he has three children. After graduating from Campbellsville University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1997, Whitlock continued his education at Michigan State University, earning a Master of Science in Animal Science in 1999. He then attended Auburn University and earned a Doctor WHITLOCK places an intracerebroventricular catheter of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2003, completed a Theriogenology Residency in 2007 in a sheep’s lateral ventricle of the brain. He is placing a and earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Science in 2009. subcutaneous port (near the flap of skin; silver) on the skull “Looking back now it’s easy to see how my experiences at CU had such a big role in helping which will be connected to the catheter. He will suture the me become the person I am today,” Whitlock said. flap of skin (in his right hand) over the port to close the “For one, earning my MS from MSU in animal science and later my DVM from Auburn was wound and protect the port and catheter. He uses special made much easier because of my education and experiences at CU. needles, once the animal has recovered from the surgery, to “The course work at CU was rigorous, and my job as a resident assistant and being on the administer experimental treatment or harvest csf through football team was demanding and required a lot of discipline. Taken together, those things the port connected to the catheter in the lateral ventricle of prepared me greatly for the challenges I faced during my graduate and professional training. the brain. “So, to say the least, CU had a big impact on me and I’m still benefiting from the experiences I had there.”

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BY ARIEL C. EMBERTON, STAFF WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER

While working third shift making T-shirts, raising a daughter as a single mother and going to school full time, Jacqueline Caldwell dealt with life’s struggles and used her life lessons to make her way to the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Caldwell, a 1996 Campbellsville University alumna and Third District Court of Appeals judge, grew up in Marion County and had always known about Campbellsville University, then Campbellsville College, and even had an older sister who attended for a time. During high school, Caldwell married her boyfriend, and they had a daughter, during which time she decided to step away from school. Caldwell later received her general equivalency diploma (GED) and began working at Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville. While working at Fruit of the Loom, where she was employed for nine years, the company began a program where the company partnered with Campbellsville College and offered classes to their employees for a discounted rate. Caldwell began taking a couple of night classes as a part-time student. “I managed those things, working, going to school and being a single mother, truly and only, with the grace of God and the blessings of so many supportive and wonderful people who were placed in my path. I certainly put in the work and made the effort, but I was so fortunate to have been blessed with good family support and friends who were willing to Jacqueline help as well,” Caldwell said. She began by taking two classes, two nights a week, in fall 1991 and did this until fall 1994. “At that point, in order to Caldwell finish my degree, I had to attend school in the day time.” Caldwell switched to third shift and packed in as many hours From Fruit of the Loom to of classes as she could handle in order to finish her degree. She also moved back in with her parents in 1994. Kentucky State Appeals Judge “This allowed me to have dinner with my daughter each night. We would do homework together, and I would put her via Campbellsville University to bed each night before leaving for work,” Caldwell said. She would come home to eat breakfast with her before they both

8 Campbellsvillian JACQUELINE CALDWELL IS SWORN in as judge for Division 1 of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 3rd Appellate CALDWELL and her youngest daughter, Leona Mae District. From left are Debra Lambert, justice for the Kentucky Supreme Court; Leona Thomas, Caldwell’s youngest Thomas, wait for Caldwell to be sworn in as judge daughter; Caldwell; Aaron Thomas, Caldwell’s husband; and Heather Price, Caldwell’s oldest daughter. for Division 1 of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 3rd Appellate District.

went to school. “My daughter, Heather, was also one of my biggest cheerleaders and her husband the chance to show their supporters.” daughter more of Kentucky. “In addition to a top-notch education, Campbellsville University helped me heal and Caldwell serves in 27 counties in the recover much of the self-esteem I had lost during the time I was married,” Caldwell state from Monroe to Bell and Nelson said. She said Campbellsville University accepted her as she was and did not make her to Estill. Typically, a term for a court of feel less because she was not a traditional student. appeals judge is eight years but Caldwell While at Campbellsville University, Caldwell said she developed a strong relationship will hold the position until 2022 because with Bobby Himes, professor of history. “He was an amazing human who believed in she replaced Debra Lambert, associate me and never saw me as less. He helped me to believe in myself.” Caldwell said Himes justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court, was a “wonderful, joyful, Christian man who found the best in everyone.” who won her race in 2018. Caldwell said she was also encouraged by Dr. William Bennett, professor of political Caldwell said she enjoys appellate science. Both Himes and Bennett were “excellent teachers who were only ever helpful work. “I am a serious and industrious and encouraging.” attorney, and I have a background that I Caldwell graduated in May 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She said think would only enhance the resources thanks to her grades at Campbellsville, she received a scholarship to the University of and collective knowledge of the Court of Louisville “and couldn’t turn it down.” She received a Juris Doctorate degree in May Appeals.” 1999 from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Caldwell said, “I hope to ensure that the Caldwell said she went to law school because she wanted to help those who had been Court of Appeals, as an institution, never in similar situations as she was in and she got a lot of satisfaction from that. She came forgets that it is all of Kentucky’s people from a long line of farmers and factory workers and didn’t know what an appeal was that it serves and not just the politically until she got into graduate school. Her postgraduate practice was mainly in family law. or monetarily connected. I hope to bring Eighteen years after graduating from Campbellsville University, Caldwell found a strong work ethic and a diligence of herself making the decision to run for a state judicial office. When coming to the dealing with cases that won’t necessarily decision, she said it worked because the opportunity simply presented itself. “I had make headlines or make my star brighter thought for a while that I would enjoy and be very effective as an appellate court judge,” but the ones that really affect everyday she said. people.” Caldwell said, “It is rare for there to be an open seat on the court and incumbents, Caldwell said she would tell people particularly judicial candidate incumbents, are very difficult to defeat.” While she said to not let their mistakes define them. she probably wouldn’t have made the leap if there had not been an open seat, she had “Everyone makes mistakes, and we always the support of her husband, Aaron Thomas, and her two daughters, Heather Price and need to own up to them, acknowledge Leona Thomas, and wanted to make them proud by running. them, make amends where we can and Running is a family project, according to Caldwell. She said trying to find every learn from them. But then, we have to festival in small towns was a lot but those were the places she felt like she got her keep moving forward and work to achieve votes. She enjoyed running and traveling across the district because it gave her and our goals.”

SPRING 2020 9 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES A classic collector … Al Hardin drives the Carters

AL HARDIN stands among his private classic car collection in his car garage in Lebanon, Ky. where his collection exceeds 30 cars. (Photo by Joshua Williams)

BY ALEXANDRIA DEANNA SWANGER, COMMUNICATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGER Some people collect keychains, others collect stickers and most Air Reserves, including a year in Vietnam, and 17 years in the know someone who has an affinity for Christmas ornaments. National Guard, Hardin was in the military for over 23 years. But if you ask Al Hardin what he has tucked away from his last As far as jobs go, as with his cars, Hardin didn’t stop at just a 76 years, you’ll need to set aside time to visit his private garage few. Throughout his life he has worked at a local car parts store, filled with over 30 restored and classic vehicles. spent five years at the local police department and spent 29 years Some of these cars have been on display during the annual driving a truck for UPS. All the while purchasing, restoring and Campbellsville University Homecoming Car Show and on rebuilding pieces of American history. campus during the Fourth of July Car Show each summer. “I really like the idea of taking something that somebody else And he drives Campbellsville University President Dr. Michael has given up on and bringing it back to life,” Hardin said. V. Carter and his wife, First Lady Debbie Carter in various Hardin has revived each car himself, except the paint jobs, parades. with the intention of bringing them back to their original state -- Step inside the unassuming building in Lebanon, Ky., or as close as he can possibly get. He once purchased a 1956 Ford and you’ll discover it’s as though you have entered into the Fairlane Convertible in such disrepair that it took three trailers to stereotypical dream of every car-loving American boy who has transport the pieces. It had been painted black and the body had brought his vision to life. been removed from the frame, but the VIN number revealed it License plates on the walls to commemorate his travels, had been made in Louisville, Ky. and still had the original motor. memorabilia peeking through diecast model cars and trophies It has since been featured at the Keenland Concours d’Elegance from the countless car shows he has taken part in -- all are in near perfect condition and in its original colors of Mandarin centered around the objects of his affection. Orange and Colonial White. A 1956 Ford Thunderbird, a 1960 Chevrolet and many other The ’56 Ford Fairlane is one of many cars Hardin has brought gems sit neatly arranged in rows after being restored by a man to showcase in the annual Homecoming Car Shows and Fourth who has worn many hats throughout his lifetime. of July Car Shows on Campbellsville University’s main campus. Having spent four years in the Air Force, two years in the For the past four years he has also supplied the same car for Dr.

10 Campbellsvillian Michael V. Carter and Mrs. Carter to cruise through the Homecoming Parade in on Main Street -- a Fire Engine Red 1955 Ford Convertible. Although Hardin prefers not to have his cars in parades or events left unattended due to the potential risks and liabilities, even having turned down requests to have his cars appear in movies due to the risk of harm, he makes an exception for Carter and Campbellsville University because of the university’s willingness to provide the Tri- DR. MICHAEL V. CARTER, president, and Mrs. Carter ride through the County Car Club with opportunities to host events 2019 Homecoming Parade in the back of a 1955 Ford Convertible driven on campus for the community. and owned by Al Hardin. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) Stan McKinney, associate professor of journalism and lead professor for mass communication at Campbellsville University and a fellow Tri-County Car Club, member said, “Al has always been willing to lend his expertise to anyone restoring a vehicle or who might have a simple problem. Al is a member of the Tri-County Car Club as am I. He has served as president and in many other roles. “Before Christmas, the club sponsored a car show in conjunction with the annual Christmas parade. He donated his time and money to make certain it was a success. He’s a good man who I am proud to call a friend.” Despite having sold cars to fellow collectors, including one in Sweden, Hardin has turned down offers in excess of $60,000 for a car that he only paid $1,200 for -- in 1964. The second car he ever purchased is still his favorite out of his entire selection. After convincing his father to cosign for a loan, Hardin brought home a 1954 Corvette in Polo White with Sportsman Red interior. He has held on to this memento for over 56 years and has no intention of parting with it anytime soon. While he usually won’t let anyone other than his wife drive his cars, Hardin enjoys sharing his HARDIN adjusts the convertible top on his 1956 Ford Fairlane Convertible cars with the community and for the last 10 years while displaying it at the 2019 Campbellsville University Homecoming Car has held an annual open house featuring his entire Show. Hardin restored the car to its original colors of Mandarin Orange and inventory of automobiles. Open to anyone who Colonial White. (CU Photo by Alexandria D. Swanger) would enjoy perusing the timeless classics, the event is held on the second Saturday of May from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., rain or shine, at 114 Taylor Avenue in Lebanon, Ky. Though there is no end in sight for his collecting days, Hardin doesn’t believe younger generations will continue the tradition due to the ever increasing cost and his belief that the manufacturing cars worth collecting ended after the 1980s when the car industry began trying new technologies and engineering techniques unlike their predecessors. If Hardin’s predictions are true, then maybe one day you will see a Campbellsville University president cruising through the parade in a Prius. HARDIN explains his passion for collecting But until then, the university and community will cars and discusses details of his years of work continue to see Al Hardin and his classic collection inspects the motor on his Ford HARDIN from behind the wheel of his 1956 Ford Fairlane coming down Main Street each year. truck. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) Convertible. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

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‘I’ll never give up’ Aline Murerwa shares her journey of surviving war in the Congo and pursuing her education

BY SCARLETT BIRGE, STUDENT NEWS WRITER

On a day that seemed like any other, Aline Murerwa assaulting or even murdering entire villages of people was was at home helping her family prepare dinner when the the reality of life during 2009 with the on-going war in the unimaginable happened. Congo Murerwa said. Upon one of these violent raids, a group Although Murerwa is a 20-year-old first-generation of soldiers came across Murerwa’s house. Her family was student double majoring in economics and criminal justice separated as they fled for their lives. at Campbellsville University, her childhood was substantially The soldiers were trying to steal money from her family. contrasting. “We only had $20, if we gave it away we wouldn’t eat for a A native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she came while,” she said. to the United States in 2016 as a refugee. Seven years prior While the soldiers were fighting with her mother, Murerwa, to her arrival in America, amid war conflicts of the Congo in only 9 years old at the time, attempted to give the money up 2009, Murerwa faced life-changing events. The war became a in order to save her mother. The fighting escalated as a soldier personal forefront of her life when Murerwa and her family tried to shoot at her family, causing Murerwa and her siblings were forced to flee their home. to run out into the country trying to escape. Soldiers burning down houses, killing farm animals and Murerwa and her older brother, John, were the only

12 Campbellsvillian members of their family who were able to reconnect while on that had helped them in Kenya. the run. In the darkness of the night, Murerwa thought she “I couldn’t wait to talk to them the next day because I was so saw a figure that looked like him. “I called out to my brother, excited,” she said. “Until then we thought that my parents and and it was him,” she said. twin brother were killed that horrible night and they thought During their separation, Murerwa fell as she was trying to the same of us.” Since that day, Murerwa has been able to be escape and injured her leg. Due to the lack of resources as a in contact with them. However, her older sister is still in the result of being on the run, Murerwa had to use wild plants Congo, and they have not been able to be in contact since the to heal her wound. “We were begging people to help us get to separation. Kenya,” she said, when they found a “Good Samaritan” who Murerwa said the people at Ballard High School cared for helped them connect to a refugee camp in Kenya where they her and wanted to get to know her. When her principal asked lived for six years. her who she was, Murerwa shared her story for the first time. “My brother built houses to make money, but I was still so “He saw it was a good thing to tell my story and who I am,” young,” she said. Murerwa said her brother “begged” a local she said. This led to WHAS11 News, a local Louisville news school to let her attend even though they could not afford it. channel, broadcasting an interview with Murerwa. That night After hearing about her situation, the principal of the school as she and her brother were watching TV, Murerwa said she granted Murerwa a scholarship. was surprised to see herself on the news as she was unaware Being her first time attending any school, she “had to start that her interview was going to be published publicly. from the very beginning” in learning two new languages, Though it was not her original intention to speak publicly Swahili and English, and often faced frustrations with the about her life, Murerwa came to agree with her principal in difficulty of it all. She said people doubted her and told her to that it was an important thing to share. “I was happy,” she quit and drop out of school. said. “I’ll never give up going to school. I want my future to be With the support of her teachers at Ballard High School, good,” she said. Murerwa was introduced to Campbellsville University. “They In 2016 the refugee agency in Kenya helped Murerwa, helped me take another step in school with going to college,” her brother, sister-in-law and their five children move to she said. Lexington, Ky. with other survivors who had already been In addition to acceptance to Campbellsville, Murerwa was living there. While in Lexington for two years, Murerwa awarded a four-year scholarship. “I didn’t know I had gotten a attended Bryan Station High School and her brother served as scholarship,” she said, until she came to visit the campus and a missions pastor, which helped them to connect to the other was presented with a certificate. refugees. Murerwa is working toward gaining her U.S. citizenship and In order to continue the mission service, Murerwa and her eventually getting her passport so that she can go visit her family then had to move to Louisville where she attended parents in Kenya next year. Her parents are also in the process Ballard High School. of trying to move to the United States to reunite. One day during her time at Ballard, Murerwa received a “The process takes a long time,” Murerwa said, “but it’s a phone call from her brother informing her that her parents chance for my parents to come here.” and twin brother had been found by the same refugee agency

FROM LEFT, Misi Byamungu, Umutoni Diane Shendo and Aline Murerwa, who are from the Congo, participate in Campbellsville University’s International Student Fair. (CU Photo by Chosalin Morales)

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Campbellsville University graduates 1,189 students, largest in history MAX AND SARA SEMENICK hug after Sara received her Master in Marriage and Family Therapy at the graduate for December commencement ceremony Dec. 6. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

BY JOAN C. MCKINNEY, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS

Gratitude and thanks were words often spoken by Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, as he challenged 1,189 undergraduate and graduate students in two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 6, in the largest December commencement in the history of CU. The number of the graduates was a 75 percent increase over one year ago. Degrees are conferred for the graduates upon completion of all requirements for graduation. Carter urged the graduates to thank those who have helped them on their educational journeys. He told the students they have not been on the journey alone and told them to express gratitude to their families and friends who helped and prayed for them as they reached this milestone in their careers. He said Campbellsville University is in her fourth consecutive year of no increase in tuition and even noted some programs had a decrease in tuition. He said Campbellsville University is committed to making higher education affordable. “Today is a day of joy,” he told the graduates. “I hope your heart is full of gratitude,” he said. He spoke of the three words on the university’s seal: Fellowship, Leadership and Scholarship. He said Fellowship’s intent is to realize no matter who you are, where SUMMER CHOATE strikes a pose in front of Ransdell Chapel you were born, your ethnic origin and position in life – all people have worth. following the Dec. 6 undergraduate commencement ceremony. (CU Photo by Chosalin Morales)

14 Campbellsvillian He said, “Every human’s life has value and is to be treated with grace, dignity and care.” He said true leadership, he believes, is when individuals inspire others to perform at a level they never thought possible. That leader “brings out the best in others” and puts others first. He said those values are reflected in the Gospels of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Carter said Scholarship is a never-ending phenomenon in today’s world, and he urged the graduates to be problem solvers and to improve the world by their scholarship. “Graduates, as you finish, be people who embrace the grace of being human,” Carter said. He quoted John 10:10 when Christ said he had come so that everyone may have life more abundantly. DANIELLE MANNING of Campbellsville laughs with friends “God bless you and may you have thankful hearts,” he said. following commencement. She received a Bachelor of Science In response to Carter’s 2 p.m. ceremony’s charge, Ariel C. Emberton, a Bachelor in Political Science. (CU Photo by Chosalin Morales) of Science History and Mass Communication/Journalism graduate from Tompkinsville, Ky., urged the graduates to follow Carter’s charge and one given to her by her father. Emberton recounted her father telling her, “You’re born with one thing, you die with one thing, and it’s up to you as to what you make of it – your name.” “Remember, you are in charge of your own destiny. You get to decide how history remembers your name. I challenge you to strive to be the absolute best version of yourself, someone your children and grandchildren, but most importantly, your younger self, would be proud of.” Emberton said, “Campbellsville University has been good to each of us. Now it’s our turn to go out and be good to Campbellsville University.” Emberton was one of the five co-valedictorians of the Class of 2019. Others were Chandler Jacob Dunn of Glasgow, Ky., who received a Bachelor of Science in Biology; Ashlyn Nicole Flock of Charleston, Tenn., who received a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education 5-9; Abraham Varghese of India, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Computer Information MAKAYLA TURNER of Campbellsville holds her nephew, Systems and Accounting; and Olivia Nicole Weeks of Campbellsville, who received Jacob Herron, as he plays with her graduation cord. Turner received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/ Primary-5. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

AIJAZ KHAJA laughs with ARIEL EMBERTON, left, a co-valedictorian, his friends after receiving his poses with one of her professors, Stan McKinney, Master of Science in Information after commencement. Emberton is a Bachelor of Technology Management at the Science graduate in History and Mass Communication/ Dec. 6 commencement ceremony. Journalism and is from Tompkinsville, Ky. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

SPRING 2020 15 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/ Primary-5. Amanda L. Collins of Louisville, Ky., who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. In the 4 p.m. ceremony, Joel Steele, who received a Master of Science in Computer Science, said, “After all is said and done, standing here in front of you, I can say that our hard work truly meant something, and these degrees we take with us are not only a sign that we have taken some quizzes and written some papers. “These degrees are proof that we have the ability to finish what we start, that we won’t be satisfied without aiming for something greater, and that we are committed to never stop learning both in education and in our faith.” Steele told the graduates, “We are not done, and there is still work to do once we leave.” Ashley Farmer, director of alumni relations told the graduates, “From this day forward, you will be called upon to take on a new role – the role of graduate. And yes, being ‘called upon’ sometimes means making a financial contribution, but it also has other meanings.” She said the graduates may be called upon to recruit new students and continue a trend of JHONBERT GONZALEZ throws up the peace sign record setting enrollment. before the undergraduate senior walk on Dec. 6. “Or maybe you are called to reach back to (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) campus and share your insights and encourage those who are yet to finish,” she said. “Whatever that calling may be, I encourage you to stay DR. MICHAEL V. CARTER, connected.” president of Campbellsville University, speaks at Campbellsville She closed with a quote from Romans 8:28 – University’s graduate and “And we know that in all things God works for undergraduate commencement the good of those who love Him, who have been ceremonies on Dec. 6. called according to His purpose.” (CU Photo by Joshua Williams) Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs, presented the graduates. Henry Lee, chair of the CU Board of Trustees, gave the invocation at both ceremonies. Dr. Tony Cunha, dean of the School of Music and professor of music, led the congregational music, and Dr. Wesley Roberts, professor of music, played the organ. Dr. Justy Engle, assistant professor of English, who serves as chair of the Faculty Forum, gave the benediction at the 2 p.m. ceremony. Dr. Lisa Allen, dean of the School of Education and associate professor of education, gave the benediction at the 4 p.m. ceremony.

16 Campbellsvillian STEPHEN BUNDRANT of Louisville, Ky. expresses excitement upon receiving his Master of Theology degree. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

ANDREA BURNSIDE, center, graduates from Campbellsville University with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. From left are, Kristin Burnside, Zane Burnside, Andrea Burnside, John Burnside and Devon Burnside. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

From left, COLE SMITH, SAVANNAH MALONE, TRISTEN RAINES and MADISON MALONE pose together for a group photo after the Dec. 6 undergraduate commencement ceremony, where both Smith and Raines received their degrees. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

From left, RUIWEN YAO, JIETING ZHOU OLIVIA HOUCHENS shows off her graduation cap at the Dec. 6 and YUNXI ZHAO take a selfie after Zhao commencement ceremony. She received her Bachelor of Science received her Bachelor of Science in Fitness degree in Nursing. (CU Photo by Chosalin Morales) and Wellness Specialist. (CU Photo by Joshua Williams)

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THE LOUISVILLE EDUCATION CENTER has added an additional 7,000 square feet to its operations in Jeffersontown, Ky.

BY TAMI DUGAS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Campbellsville University’s Louisville In addition, to this facility, the LEC “The Louisville Education Center Education Center purchased the former will soon be home to a Starbucks® kiosk has experienced tremendous growth Tumbleweed Restaurant at 8609 Citadel similar to the one in the Davenport over the past three years, and this new Way in Louisville adding an additional Student Commons on main campus as facility and student services will allow 7,000 square feet to the center’s well as a Spirit Store where students the center to expand programming as operations in Jeffersontown, Ky. and staff can purchase Campbellsville well as create a true multi-building The new facility, purchased in University clothing and supplies. campus footprint in the Louisville September 2019, will house a student The addition of a new Student Activity market,” he said. welcome center as well as two state- Center (SAC) at the 2303 Greene Way The Louisville Education Center of-the art classrooms, one virtual location will also provide students with serves nearly 6,000 students in the classroom for streaming classes to a place to play, study and relax before, metro area. additional sites and several offices during, and after classes. This new building provides local for immigration staff, according “The LEC is thrilled to build on its opportunities for additional classroom to Mark Mann, assistant vice president investment in Jeffersontown,” Mann space, parking and expansion of student and director of the Louisville Education said. services, Mann said. Center. Campbellsville University Harrodsburg receives donation for scholarships

BY DAN YATES, REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR Dr. Dennis Short, DC, and his wife, Dr. Callie Short, DC, recently donated $50,000 for scholarships to Campbellsville University Harrodsburg. Based in Danville, Ky., the chiropractors operate Bluegrass Chiropractic in 10 locations including Harrodsburg, Albany, Bardstown, Bowling Green, Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Nicholasville and Richmond. “Drs. Dennis and Callie Short are celebrated leaders and professionals to aid in student development. Further, they are leading Campbellsville University Harrodsburg’s efforts toward launching a Doctor of Chiropractic school in Harrodsburg,” Dr. Wesley Carter, associate vice president of university outreach, said. Dr. Dennis Short said, “We feel blessed to be a part of Campbellsville University and their mission to offer affordable, Christian education to Kentucky. We are DR. DENNIS SHORT, left, and Dr. Wes Carter. excited our donation is going directly to student scholarships which allows more Kentuckians access to a great education.”

18 Campbellsvillian “This was an eventful evening to be A Night to Remember; remembered for CU Harrodsburg and the community of Mercer County,” Dr. Wesley Carter, associate vice president of CU Harrodsburg athletic complex opens university outreach, said. The Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Pioneer men’s and women’s basketball teams also played their inaugural games in the new facility. On an even higher note for CU Harrodsburg, Carter expressed to the crowd that $1.6 million had been raised in donations from within the community in the previous 30 days. “To have the privilege to collectively raise $1.6 million in one month only stands as a testament to the support from our community and region. Together we can help decrease student loan burdens,” Carter said. A series of check presentations were made by the following to demonstrate community support: Pioneer Investor Club gifts (scholarships) and other gifts: Paul Hilpp, Whitaker Bank, Monticello Bank, BY DAN YATES, REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR Habegger Corporation, Eddie and Jennifer Montgomery, Mercer County Endowment, Friday night, January 10, 2020, was Tim Kidd, Tyler Elliott and Tanner Good. definitely not your average night in The Pioneer Investors Club is the advent Harrodsburg. of a new endowment fund that will be used Campbellsville University Harrodsburg for student scholarships, which will allow unveiled its newest addition to the regional for students pursuing higher education at educational center located in Mercer Campbellsville University Harrodsburg. County to a crowd of approximately 1,500 Pioneer Investors Club gifts have been people. received from 20 individuals at $500 each The doors were opened to a new to date. The goal is $100,000 to endow the 33,000-square-foot athletic complex with fund. Jacqueline Coleman, new lieutenant “Great strides are being made to fulfill governor of Kentucky and Harrodsburg EDDIE MONTGOMERY center, performs “My Town” this goal,” Carter and Dr. H. Keith Spears, native, leading the ribbon cutting at the grand opening of CU Harrodsburg’s new athletic senior vice president and assistant to the ceremony. complex. (CU Photo by Alexandria D. Swanger) president, said. “It was an honor to attend the ribbon cutting for the Conover Education Athletic Center Athletic Complex in my hometown,” Coleman said. “Every Kentuckian has the right to a quality, well-rounded education that propels them to career readiness. We are so grateful for the commitment Campbellsville University has shown to our community,” she said. The audience was also entertained as country music legend Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry performed “My Town,” one of three consecutive Top Five hits on the Billboard country charts from Montgomery Gentry’s platinum album released in 2002. Montgomery and his wife, Jennifer, also presented a donation of $10,000 to CU AMONG THOSE CUTTING THE RIBBON for the grand opening of Harrodsburg’s Conover Education Center Athletic CU-Harrodsburg. Eddie Montgomery of Complex were from left: April Burgess, a Mercer Chamber Board of Director member; Dr. Wes Carter, associate vice Montgomery Gentry said, “It is awesome to president of university outreach at CU Harrodsburg; Kentucky’s Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman; Boyle County Judge/ see kids win and have opportunities in our Executive Gen. Howard Hunt, who is a member of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees; and Kylie Hubbard of home region. Jennifer and I are thankful to Congressman Brett Guthrie’s office.(CU Photo by Alexandria D. Swanger) be a part of it.”

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Paul Hilpp, ’11 alumnus, makes donation to CU Harrodsburg; establishes Student Scholarship Fund

over $100,000 in scholarship proceeds to the Hilpp Family Restricted Family Scholarship Fund earlier this year, with additional contributions to be dispersed in early 2020. The Hilpp family previously pledged $250,000 to CU Harrodsburg to be administered through said fund. Operating as general contractors, Hilpp Construction has overseen much of the expansion of the CU Harrodsburg since its inception. Hilpp projects include Conover Education Center building, construction of six facilities and renovation of two facilities. Hilpp Construction will also be constructing a 40,000 square- foot-facility that will house the CU Harrodsburg School of Chiropractic Medicine, a 5,500-square-foot fieldhouse for CU Harrodsburg’s men’s and women’s soccer teams, the extension of the new University Drive to Sparrow Lane, and an additional residence hall, all to be completed in 2020. Paul Hilpp, co-owner of Hilpp Construction and 2011 graduate of Campbellsville University said, “We are so fortunate to be able to give back to Campbellsville University Harrodsburg with the funds going directly to students who need them the most. SMILING, WES CARTER, associate vice president of university outreach, displays a giant check for scholarships from Freddie Hilpp, “We are grateful to have such a center, and Paul Hilpp for CU Harrodsburg scholarships at recent long-standing relationship with Conover Center gymnasium dedication. (CU Photo by Alexandria D. Campbellsville University, the City of Harrodsburg, as well as all of our Swanger) sub-contractors and vendors who make every aspect of constructing cost- effective buildings possible, and thereby keeping higher education affordable for future generations. BY DAN YATES, REGIONAL MARKETING COORDINATOR, AND DR. H. KEITH SPEARS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT “With all of the parties involved working together as we have, anything Hilpp Construction of Lebanon, is leading the efforts to ensure is possible and the Harrodsburg Ky., led by Freddie Hilpp, Sara Hilpp students will always have scholarship Conover Education Center will and Paul Hilpp, recently established a opportunities to attend the CU Conover continue to grow and serve more and Student Scholarship Fund with a series Education Center in Harrodsburg,” Dr. more people in the immediate and of sizeable monetary donations to Wesley Carter, associate vice president surrounding communities.” Campbellsville University Harrodsburg. of University Outreach, said. In reference to Paul Hilpp’s The Hilpp family cumulative “He is a dear personal friend, mentor continued and unwavering support of donations total in excess of $1 million in many respects, and deeply committed CU Harrodsburg, Carter said, “Paul is and their recent establishment of the to help make sure students can attend one of the kindest, yet sharpest men I Hilpp Family Scholarship will provide college and/or fulfill a licensure or know. I am beyond blessed to witness academic scholarships for students at trade through CU Harrodsburg. We all his continued commitment to helping CU Harrodsburg. The Hilpps committed owe the Hilpp family a sincere debt of men and women better themselves. $250,000 more Feb. 6. gratitude.” It’s inspired all of us if we are being “Mr. Paul Hilpp, a CU alumnus, Hilpp Construction contributed completely transparent.”

20 Campbellsvillian Harrodsburg professors Phillips and Sergent make presentation in national webinar

University, earned a Master’s Degree in Theology in 2015 and a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership in 2017 from Campbellsville University and is completing his Ph.D. in Management Leadership Specialization from CU. Sergent was one of the original faculty members at CU Harrodsburg at its inception four years ago. He has also written many articles that have been published in various trade and educational publications. Phillips received his Bachelor’s DR. DAN PHILLIPS REV. CHOE SERGENT Degree in Sociology from James Madison University and earned a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Sociology BY DAN YATES, REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR from Virginia Tech. a. Phillips has been an instructor at CU Harrodsburg for Dr. Daniel W. Phillips III and the Rev. Brandon Choe Sergent, faculty members three years and is a highly published with Campbellsville University Harrodsburg, were panelists on a nationally faculty member at Campbellsville broadcast webinar Jan. 15 with The Justice Clearinghouse. University. The Justice Clearinghouse is the first organization to espouse an inter-disciplinary Phillips’ works include scholarly approach to understanding and resolving the challenges affecting our justice and encyclopedia entries, book reviews, public safety arena with more than 51,000 justice and public safety professionals scholarly commentaries, trade journal within its interactive community. articles, webinar presentations and Phillips and Sergent presented an hour-long program titled “Jail Ministries: The public radio interviews. Top 10 Things to Consider.” Hundreds of sheriffs and deputies across the nation were “The academic pedigree and listeners as the two instructors discussed information and data from their article: publishing record of the Campbellsville “PARTNERS IN PRAYER 10 issues for jails and religious ministries to consider to University Harrodsburg faculty ensure success,” that they co-wrote which was published in the November/December that includes multiple peer 2018 issue of Sheriff and Deputy Magazine. reviewed publications by students Sheriff and Deputy Magazine is the National Sheriffs Association’s bimonthly additionally showcases the heart and magazine that strives to be the most professional law enforcement publication. professionalism of our faculty,” Dr. Authoritative articles focusing on best practices, procedures and research in law Wesley Carter, associate vice president enforcement, corrections and court security among other topics are presented to of university outreach, said. enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. “We offer congratulations Sergent is an assistant vice president of University Outreach, instructor in theology and continued success to these and business administration at CU Harrodsburg and the pastor of Junction City First accomplished faculty members Baptist Church. of Campbellsville University He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Studies from Grand Canyon Harrodsburg,” Carter said.

Help us secure Christian higher education for the next 100 years in Central Kentucky. To ensure Life Change really does happen here, the entire land, property, vehicles and even fully depreciated rental faculty and staff at CU Harrodsburg believe in giving back property. to the current scholarship funds and the CU Harrodsburg For one-on-one personalized assistance, please always feel endowment. At CU Harrodsburg, we strive for students to have free to call, email or text: a tuition payment that is closer to a cell phone bill rather than a Dr. Wesley Carter, associate vice president of university mortgage (before student loans). outreach, at [email protected] or (859) 605-1389 Anytime someone makes a leap of faith to donate their talents x9003. and their treasures, we take it seriously. We stand ready to meet To give online, visit campbellsville.edu/alumni/giving- with you and help determine a giving plan that makes sense. opportunities/give-online/ where you can make any size A person or organization may also gift appreciated stocks, donation and designate it however you choose.

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LAKIN WALLS CONNER PUGH MARTI MERCADAL JENNA CROTEAU Tiger and Lady Tiger soccer finish season with NCCAA Semifinal Appearances

BY CORBIN HARRIS, SPORTS INFORMATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT After stellar seasons, and following the No. 5-seeded Roberts Wesleyan, out of the halftime break, the Spirit of trips to the NAIA Opening Round, Tiger Campbellsville was able to outshoot Ottawa took control with a pair of goals and Lady Tiger soccer turned their the Redhawks by 11 in regulation, but from the 47th and 52nd minute. attention to Kissimmee, Fla. in early to no avail, as the game reached the Now trailing 3-0 with the inability to December to chase each program’s first 90-minute mark scoreless. create shots, a comeback seemed out NCCAA National Championship. As the men’s game concluded, of the question for CU. Nonetheless, in As both teams entered the knowing the fate of the women and the 70th minute, Jordan Stallings flew tournament earning the No. 2-seed, the seeing the score from the adjacent in on a corner kick from Rachel squads would have to play out of Pool field, the Tigers gathered their gear and McWilliams to head the ball past the B in order to be named one of the top sprinted directly to root on the Lady Spirit keeper. four teams to earn a spot in the NCCAA Tigers as they entered overtime. Just one minute later, Molly Semifinals. With the men bringing the energy, Hall used her head to punch in a dish On the first day of the tournament, CU entered the OT period with from Shannon Ramey, putting the the Tigers and Lady Tigers played side- momentum, but Campbellsville’s close Lady Tigers in striking distance with 19 by-side as the teams opened up against calls could not find the back of the net minutes left to play, down 3-2. It was the No. 8-seed in their respective and the Lady Tigers drew to a tie with in the 86th minute, Ramey, dribbled brackets. the Redhawks, enough to advance to the ball into the box and forced a foul, The women went through Pool the national semifinal. sending Lakin Walls to take a penalty Play action with an easy 7-0 win over With a day to recuperate, both kick. The senior was able to make the Piedmont International. While the the men and the women played in most of her opportunity for the 3-3 women were taking care of business in semifinal matches on Friday, Dec. 6. equalizer with less than five minutes their first match of pool play, the men The men earned the No. 1-seed and left in regulation. This score held for did the same where they put together met Grace College, which was given the the remainder of the play, forcing a 3-0 shutout win of their own over No. 4-seed after splitting their Pool C overtime. Bethesda College. matches. Through overtime, the teams held Day one went the way of CU before The Tigers had many chances to tie each other scoreless, but as a winner each team had a day off and returned the game but lost 1-0 to Grace ending had to be decided, the Lady Tigers to action on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for their season with a 14-7-1 record and as entered PKs. After falling behind 2-0 in their second pool play matches. national semifinalists. a five-shot shootout, the Lady Tigers Again, the Tigers and Lady Tigers A few hours later, the Lady Tigers were unable to put together a second took the pitch at the same time. This returned to the pitch against Ottawa comeback. time, the Tiger offense exploded for six University in their own attempt to Through a spirited season, the goals over Judson University led by two advance to the national title game. This Tigers and Lady Tigers both worked goals from Azad Iliozer. was another game that would become their ways into the NAIA’s Top 25 However, as the Tigers looked to seal an instant classic. throughout the year, earning a spot in a semifinal appearance by winning Defense had been the staple for the the national semifinal together for the Pool B, the Lady Tigers were in a battle Lady Tigers throughout the season, but first time. that could either continue or end after conceding a 15th minute goal, CU their season. In a physical dual with entered the half trailing 1-0. Coming

22 Campbellsvillian Shanae Netherland Thompson, Benji Kelly and Mark Johnson are inducted into CU Athletics Hall of Fame

Kelly has been instrumental with multiple capital campaigns and projects including: E. Bruce Heilman Complex, Betty Dobbins Heilman Student Wellness Center, Athletic Fieldhouse, Ransdell Chapel and School of Education. Johnson becomes the fifth inductee into the Campbellsville University Athletics Hall of Fame under the distinction of Meritorious Service. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and later earning a degree from the Graduate School of Banking of the South from Louisiana State University (LSU), Johnson is not From left are, DR. DONNA HEDGEPATH, provost and vice president for academic affairs; Shanae only a major donor for Campbellsville Netherland Thompson, former Lady Tiger swimmer; Mark Johnson, donor with meritorious service; Benji University but also an outstanding Kelly, former Tiger basketball player; and Rusty Hollingsworth, vice president for student services and community member. athletics. (CU Athletics Photo) Upon his induction, Johnson is in his 26th year as president and CEO of Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Campbellsville, Ky. BY JORDAN ALVES, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR Johnson has been involved Three new members of the to earn All-American honors. in the growth and expansion of Campbellsville University Athletics Thompson graduated from Campbellsville University since moving Hall of Fame were inducted in a Campbellsville University in 1994 with to Campbellsville in 1990. He chairs the ceremony on Feb. 15 in the Powell a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Campbellsville-Taylor County (CTC) Athletic Center. She began her teaching career at North Economic Development Authority and Former Lady Tiger swimmer Shanae Hardin High School in Radcliff, Ky. the CTC Industrial Foundation Inc. Netherland Thompson and former in the fall of 1994, where she is still He serves as the Managing Trustee Tiger Basketball player Benji Kelly employed as a math teacher. of the William H. Olson Scholarship were introduced as new Hall of Fame Kelly becomes the sixth member of Trust and was honored with the members along with Mark Johnson, a Campbellsville University basketball Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award donor with meritorious service. to be inducted into the Campbellsville in 2009. He is an active member of Omicron Delta Kappa and serves on Thompson becomes the first member University Hall of Fame. its finance committee. Johnson is an of the Campbellsville University Kelly, the vice president for active member of the Campbellsville swimming program to be inducted into development at Campbellsville Christian Church. the Campbellsville University Athletics University, made his mark on the Hall of Fame. basketball court while playing under He is a strong supporter of Campbellsville University Athletics Under the leadership of coaches Hall of Famer Lou Cunningham. He where he and his family have been Steve Bedingfield and Dean Brownley, finished his career second in scoring faithful donors to a number of Thompson was a member of the with 2,121 points and averaged 17.1 Campbellsville University projects and inaugural women’s team for points per game. Kelly also became the programs, proudly involved with the Campbellsville University in 1990, first Tiger to ever surpass the 2,000- installation of turf and lighting at the joining two other females. point barrier. football and baseball fields and capital Upon his induction, Kelly is ninth in During the last two years of her improvements to both the swimming rebounds with 663 and remains in the career, Thompson became the only and volleyball programs. In addition Top 4 of two other stat categories. He’s female on the swim team but didn’t to athletics, Johnson has financially fourth in single-season points with 724 let that keep her from greatness. supported the Hawkins Athletic in 1992-93 and third in all-time steals She competed in every individual Center, Ransdell Chapel, Citizens Bank with 180. event and held records for each one. Writing Center and the Art Building for Thompson specialized in the distance As vice president for development, Environmental Studies. freestyle (500 yards and 1650 yards) Kelly is responsible for the staffs of Johnson continues to provide and butterfly (100 yards and 200 alumni relations, planned giving, invaluable support to numerous yards) events. Thompson qualified foundation relations, donor relations, internships and athletic programs for the NAIA National Swimming major gifts and the Big Maroon Club, to enrich the experience of student- Championships in 1992, 1993 and 1994 all under the Office of Development athletes. and in 1993, was the first CU swimmer umbrella.

SPRING 2020 23 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES Three fall athletes earn NAIA All-American honors

DARIUS MOORE

NAIA LANADALUCE CONNOR GRANT

BY CORBIN HARRIS, SPORTS INFORMATION GRADUATE ASSISTANT Throughout the fall, three NAIA full time in every game but two and the NAIA during the regular season All-Americans called Finley Stadium had over 70 minutes played in the two with 114 tackles. Moore also finished their home as Connor Grant, Naia games that she was subbed out. as the NAIA’s leader in tackles for a Lanadaluce and Darius Moore earned She also scored three goals on the loss with 27 on the season with both the honors. season on three different games, one tackling stats finishing as career-highs Campbellsville gathered a trifecta against Brescia on Sept. 4, one against in a season for the senior. He earned of defenders from Citizen Bank Field’s University of the Cumberlands on one Mid-South Conference Bluegrass three sports, men’s soccer, women’s Oct. 16, and the game-winning goal weekly honor this season after his soccer and football en route to their on Senior Day against Cumberland 15-tackle performance on Sept. 21 in NAIA All-American recognitions. University in the Lady Tigers’ 1-0 win CU’s lone win of 2019 against Union On the pitch for the men, Grant, a on Nov. 2. College. sophomore defender from Cannock, Her biggest impact on the field for His solo tackles alone would have England played and started in 21 of the CU has been on the defensive back line, been good enough for third on the 22 Tiger soccer games this season, only working with senior Jordan Stallings in team as he had more tackles on his missing the 6-0 win for the Tigers in the middle, Landaluce and the Lady own than all but one of the rest of the the NCCAA National Championship Tigers only allowed 18 total goals on Tigers on defense had during the 2019 Tournament over Judson University. the season for a 0.86 goals against per season. In every game but two this Grant finished the season with game average. season, Moore was the team’s leading three goals and three assists primarily Largely due in part to the work of tackler with a pair of 16-tackle games, a playing central defense as he was a big Landaluce and others on Campbells- career-high for Moore. target on set pieces and corner kicks ville’s defensive unit, Lady Tiger goal- Moore finished his Campbellsville using his 6-foot-3 frame and strong keepers only faced 8.4 shots per game career with 278 total tackles with his leaping ability to win balls in the air on on their way to recording 11 shutouts 114 total in 2019 by far his highest offensive opportunities. on the season, which ranked 16th in the season total in his four years in On the women’s side, Landaluce NAIA. Campbellsville. He also finished with became the first Lady Tiger freshman Moore was a defensive staple for 43 tackles for a loss with his 27 this to receive the recognition. A native of the Fighting Tiger football program, season, more than all three other Orozko, Spain, Landaluce finished her averaging 11.4 tackles per game for CU seasons combined. first season at CU as a central defender this season. With the fall season concluded, the where she started all 20 contests for A linebacker from Atilla, Ala., Moore Tigers and Lady Tigers will look to the Lady Tigers in 2019. She averaged was the Tigers’ leading tackler in add to their All-American numbers over 90 minutes per game as she played 2019 and the sixth leading tackler in throughout 2020.

24 Campbellsvillian 30 for 3-0 honors Coach Sanders and reconnects former Tigers from past decades

BY BRETT TUDELA, ASSISTANT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR Former Campbellsville University baseball players came from all across the country, some to reconnect, some to give back, but most to honor the leader of the program, head coach Beauford Sanders, who entered his 30th season at the top step of the CU dugout during the 2020 season. The Alumni Weekend Event, dubbed 30 for 3-0, to recognize the 30 seasons for Sanders, who wears jersey number 30, spanned from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5 with a variety of on-field events on Friday the 4th and a full day of activities on Saturday the 5th. Around 250 attendees between former players and their families came to Campbellsville from 10 different states around the country and also three HEAD COACH BEAUFORD different provinces in Canada. Players from Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, SANDERS addresses the attendance Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, California, Arizona, North Dakota, of the Baseball Alumni Game prior Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia all made their way back to HIG Field. to the start of the festivities. He reminisced on many special moments Friday’s full day of alumni activities at HIG Field began with an emotional he shared with many different former speech from Sanders where he expressed his appreciation for all current and NAIA LANADALUCE players. (CU Athletics Photo) former players that came through the program during his time as head coach. The on-field activities started with an alumni home run derby that came down to a finals showdown between the program’s all-time leader in hits and home runs, the 2009 MSC Player of the Year, and an NAIA All-American Chris Curley and 2018 First Team All-MSC infielder Matt Valdez. The finals went into a sudden-victory after the regulation swings as the first sudden-victory round had both Curley and Valdez going deep but eventually the program’s all-time leader in homers crushed the derby winning home run over the outfield wall. The night concluded with a (mostly) friendly competition between two teams of alumni as the teams played a seven-inning contest that showcased different eras of Campbellsville baseball. Curley went deep again in the game, and CU legend Bryan Fuller dealt on the mound as the night was a great time for former teammates to reconnect and relive their favorite moments as a Tiger. Saturday’s events started at the Campbellsville Country Club as the alumni CHRIS CURLEY, right, poses with LeBlue after Curley won participated in a golf scramble before they tailgated and attended the Fighting after Curley won the home run derby contest at the Alumni Tigers football game against Georgetown College. Weekend. Curley still holds the CU records for career hits and home runs in the history of the program. (CU Athletics Photo)

THE ENTIRE GROUP of players, current and former, along with the current coaching staff, gather around home plate at HIG Field near the beginning of the 30 for 3-0 Alumni Weekend. (CU Athletics Photo)

SPRING 2020 25 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES Lady Tiger basketball looks back on 1,000 wins with day of celebration

BY BRETT TUDELA, ASSISTANT SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR On Nov. 9, 2019, the Campbellsville University women’s basketball team reached a feat that only two other NAIA women’s basketball programs ever have in the history of the sport by winning their 1,000th game. With a 91-59 win against Martin Methodist, the Lady Tigers joined Wayland Baptist and Union University as the only teams to accomplish the feat of 1,000 wins at the NAIA level. Union has since left the NAIA ranks for the NCAA Division II level so that means Campbellsville has the second-most wins for a current program at the NAIA level. In a celebration of the feat over the entirety of the program, Campbellsville University Athletics and the Athletic Alumni Association hosted a 1,000 wins alumni reunion on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 to welcome back former Lady Tiger players, coaches and supporters. The daylong event started at 10 a.m. with a brunch at the Winters Dining Hall where CU Director of Athletics Jim Hardy, both head coaches of the women’s basketball program, Ginger High-Colvin and Donna Wise, as well as former Campbellsville University President Dr. Ken Winters, spoke in front of the attendees about what the program has meant to each individual, the university and the community as a whole. After the conclusion of the brunch, the 2019-20 Lady Tigers prepared for their game against Cumberland University, where Campbellsville went on to win by a final score of 86-58. Prior to that game, the women’s basketball alumni who were in attendance were all brought onto the court to be recognized for their contributions in part of achieving the 1,000 wins milestone. Attendance neared 200 as former Lady Tigers and their families came back to take in the festivities with most still living locally in Kentucky, but there were a few in the group of alumni who came from as far as Florida and Colorado to come back and reconnect with their fellow Lady Tigers. FORMER WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER Shabree That recognition was the first of three for Lady Tiger basketball Hunter Lynch, left, embraces former head coach Donna throughout the day as Madison Faulkner also received her Wise at the 1,000 wins celebration brunch as Hunter Lynch commemorative basketball for being the 37th member of the 1,000- came back from Florida to celebrate the day with her former point club and the 2018-19 team received the Mid-South Conference coaches and teammates. (CU Athletics Photo) Championship rings for the sixth time Campbellsville has won by the MSC regular season and tournament titles in the same year.

ALL MEMBERS of the 1,000-win celebration group gather at center court of the Powell Athletic Center prior to Campbellsville’s Jan. 4 game against Cumberland University. The group includes current and former coaches, players and team managers.

26 Campbellsvillian NATIONAL CHAMPS AGAIN! Lady Tiger wrestling dominates WCWA three earn individual titles

BY: JORDAN ALVES, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

In just seven years, Lady Tiger wrestling Gabrielle Garcia (143), Mhina Oseitutu has pushed their national championship (143), Alexia Foca (155) and Kenya Sloan total to 11 individuals and ran away with (170). their second team crown at the 2020 Head coach Lee Miracle also earned his WCWA National Championship. second WCWA Coach of the Year honor. Three Lady Tigers won individual titles As a team, Campbellsville dominated – Abby Nette (130), Mariah Harris (170) and the competition by out-scoring the host Alexandra Castillo (191). The win for Nette Life University Running Eagles by 117 is her second in a row as she finished points, 230-113. Jamestown University along with Harris as a four-time WCWA finished in third with 111.5 points, LEE MIRACLE receives Coach of the Year honor. All-American. Castillo earns her second Presbyterian University was fourth with (CU Athletics Photo) All-American honor. 94 points and Oklahoma City was fifth The three joined 10 others to earn All- with 92.5 points. American status – which is the Top 8 in The win for Campbellsville is the second each respective weight class. McKenzie team title in the last three seasons as Bacich (101), McKayla Campbell (109), the Lady Tigers won their first WCWA Charlotte Fowler (116), Katlyn Pizzo (116), championship in 2018. Adriana Lopez (123), Randi Robison (136),

ALEXANDRA CASTILLO ABBY NETTE MARIAH HARRIS

SPRING 2020 27 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES Alumni Directors Messages

Ashley Darryl Farmer Peavler

Dear Alumni & Friends, Fellow Tigers, I hope everyone has had a great start to the new year! I would like to start by saying thank you to the hundreds of This year is already shaping up to be an exciting year for alumni, families and friends who have returned to campus the Campbellsville University. last few months! Each group has had a special opportunity to reconnect to their specific team and/or group. Volleyball Alumni, The Campbellsville University Alumni Association has Lady Tiger Soccer, Football, Baseball, Sports Reach and Lady Tiger partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI), an organization based Basketball have all played a huge role in reconnecting alumni in Dallas, Texas. Through a collaborative partnership, PCI works with the team, coaches and university we all love. If you are an with universities and their alumni groups across the country by athletic alumnus not in any of the above sports, just hang on! A connecting and engaging alumni. Please be on the lookout for reunion event will be coming soon. Watch Campbellsville Tigers’ postcards and emails from PCI about updating your information. social media outlets and the new Athletic Alumni webpage (www. This will not only help assemble the directory, but also ensure campbellsvilletigers.com/sports/alumni) for more details and announcements. you are invited to CU events in your area and receive relevant CU communications. Just recently, we celebrated Lady Tiger Basketball’s 1,000th program win! Many alumni returned to campus for a celebration As we jump into 2020, there are many exciting alumni and brunch where Lady Tigers from all generations reconnected. It friends events being planned. If we are going to be in your area, was an amazing morning of sharing stories, memories and how we would love for you to attend and get an update on what is Lady Tiger Basketball has impacted so many lives. Huge thank happening at Campbellsville University and to mix and mingle with you to Coach Ginger High-Colvin for allowing us to help plan fellow CU supporters. For more details, please visit our web page at such a special event. Prior to the doubleheader with Cumberland www.campbellsville.edu/alumni. One of the most important dates University, all alumni, coaches and Dr. Ken Winters (former CU is Homecoming 2020, scheduled for Oct. 24. The class of 1970 will be president) were recognized before a packed Powell Athletic Center inducted into the Golden Heritage Club on Friday, Oct. 23, so mark Gym. your calendars now and plan on joining us. The office of Athletic Alumni will be rolling out a “Where are they now” series to be posted on social media and the webpage. If I look forward to serving you as the new Director of Alumni you are interested in participating in the new series, please let me Relations. know! We look forward to sharing the successes and stories of all Always proud to be a Tiger, Tiger Athletic Alumni. Go Tigers!

Ashley Farmer, Director of Alumni Relations Darryl Peavler, Director of Athletic Alumni

28 Campbellsvillian KEN PARKS (’78) began at Campbellsville University in January 1973 working at the library which became the Alumni and Public Relations Office. Since then, he has worked at the library at Southwestern Seminary, Historical Collection for the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Mansfield Public Library, University of North Texas Medical Library and now at Navarro College in their library. Parks said tiger his wife, DEB OLSON PARKS (’78), and he are first-generation college graduates and “Campbellsville laid a strong foundation academically and spiritually!” He was a member of Alpha Rho Tau Art Club while at Campbellsville College. They attend First Baptist Church in Midlothian, Texas. Address: 2909 Saint Maria Drive, tracks Mansfield, TX 76063. Email: [email protected]. TIM DAVIS (’79), athletic director at Campbellsville High School who was former head men’s basketball coach at COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY Campbellsville High School, was honored in December 2019 JOAN C. MCKINNEY, EDITOR by having the court inside Paul J. Coop Gymnasium named AMBER MEADE, ASSISTANT EDITOR the Tim Davis Court. Davis was head coach of the Eagles for 24 years after spending the previous 12 at Marion County. Editor’s note: years of graduation or attendance at He was presented a plaque during the ceremony. Davis won Campbellsville University are determined by the last 601 games in his 36-year career, including going 386-313 year of attendance. For example (’65) is a 1965 grad; with the Eagles. His teams won eight district championships (a ’65) is someone who attended his or her last year and eight 5th Region All ‘A’ Tournament titles. Davis retired in April 2019. He in 1965; and (’65, M ’69) is someone who graduated is married to JONI SMOCK DAVIS (’78), director of exceptional education at with a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in 1965 and a Campbellsville Independent Schools. They have two children: BEN DAVIS (’07), who is an English teacher and assistant coach for the boys’ basketball team at master’s degree in 1969. Campbellsville High School, his wife Stephanie and their children Cash and Lylah; and JORDAN DAVIS JESSIE (’07), who is the school psychologist at CIS, her husband John and their children, Beckett and Nolan. Address: 306 Hoops Lane, WILLIAM “B.J.” SENIOR (’68) Campbellsville, KY 42718. has been elected president of the Campbellsville University Board of Alumni. As president, ’90s Senior will preside over the JACQUELINE CALDWELL (’96) was elected judge of the biannual meetings, encourage 3rd Appellate District, 1st Division Judge of Appeals in board members to be active November 2019. She earned her Juris Doctor degree in and be a cheerleader for 1999 from the Brandeis School of Law at the University Campbellsville University. of Louisville. Caldwell has 20 years of practicing law and He is the owner of Senior & opened her own law firm in 2003. Address: P.O. Box 266, Senior Realtors Inc. in LaGrange, Ky. and manages Coxs Creek, KY 40013-0266. residential properties for several clients including Campbellsville University’s properties in Oldham TERRY RAY COCHRAN (’97) has been named chief County. In 2017, he and his wife, Vicki, facilitated executive officer and executive vice president of the the leasing of Campbellsville University’s second Bank of Jamestown in Russell Springs, Ky. He previously Louisville Education Center. After graduating from served as senior vice president/senior lender at the Bank Campbellsville University, Senior taught at Florida of Jamestown. He has been at the bank for 10 years and Central Academy, then moved back to Kentucky has been in the banking industry serving in many different in 1969 working as a circulation manager for the roles for the last 25 years. He earned his Graduate School Louisville Courier-Journal in Louisville and Paducah. of Banking Degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison Address: 114 Azalea Court, LaGrange, KY 40031- in 2006. He is married to Cynthia Cochran. Address: P.O. Box 8973. Email: [email protected]. 2114, Russell Springs, KY 42642-2114. Email: LT. COL. JERRY LYNN SHACKLETT (’97) has retired from ’70s military service and leaving the North American Mission MARBARA JAYNE STIVERS (’75) is retired and is Board. Rineyville Baptist Church, where he serves as setting up a new church at Bashford Manor Baptist. pastor, hosted retirement services for him in May. Shacklett While at Campbellsville College, she belonged to the has served as a pastor or military chaplain since 1993. Baptist Student Union and the Collegiate Chorale. Shacklett’s military service began in 1971 with the U.S. Air She is married to Jordan Stivers, and they have Force where he was a precision measurement equipment two children: EMILY J. STIVERS (’10) and Andrew J. service. He briefly served as an electricians mate with the Stivers, both of whom live in New York, N.Y. Address: U.S. Naval Reserves after he left the Air Force in 1981. He 2225 Richland Ave., Louisville, KY 40218. Email: joined the Kentucky Air National Guard in 1982 and had [email protected]. multiple postings with the Guard including the last 17 years serving as a chaplain PAULA JEAN SETTLE (’77) retired as of Dec. 31, 2019. with units assigned to Glasgow, Louisville and Richmond. He also has deployed She attends Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, Ky. to Kuwait and Iraq and has received several awards including the Bronze Star. While at Campbellsville College, she was a member He earned a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological the Baptist Student Union Baptist Young Women. Seminary. He and his wife, Ruth Ann, have three children. Address: 1806 Osborne Address: 3246 Buckland Square, Apt. 3, Owensboro, Road, Ekron, KY 40117-7922. Email: [email protected]. KY 42301-7048. Email: [email protected].

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CHAD HOBBS (’98) is a new reporter for The Meade County CORRECTION WINSTON CARR DUMAS (’09) Messenger. He played football at Campbellsville University was incorrectly identified in the Fall 2019 and also attended Bridgewater University. He has coached Campbellsvillian. We regret the error. The entire his son’s baseball team for the past six years at Flaherty correct Tiger Track is below: Community Park where he is also vice president of the WINSTON CARR DUMAS (’09) is site coordinator for park. He is married to Kelly Hobbs; they have a son, Cole. Bester Community of Hope to run their after-school Address: 243 Russell Road, Vine Grove, KY 40175. Email: program. This program is a 21st Century Community [email protected]. Learning Center. They help students improve TONY LANNING (’98) has been named head football coach academic performance. The second half of the day is at Robert Campbell Junior High School in Winchester, Ky. He to help connect them with enrichment groups such is a 1994 graduate of George Rogers Clark High School in as music, dance, graphic designs, arts, etc. Dumas Winchester and is a member of the school’s Class 4A State also runs free football camps for underprivileged Championship team in 1991. He was a 3-year letterman at youth who usually would not be able to afford Clark and also played baseball, basketball and tennis. He going. During the camps, they provide shirts, cleats began his coaching career at Clark for the 2010-11 season. and food. They use this opportunity to connect He also coached at Magoffin High School from 2016 to youth with positive role models in the community. 2018. He has three children: Katelyn, Grayson and Addison. Dumas said, “Last we present the gospel to youth Address: 880 Stratton Lane, Winchester, KY 40391-9761. that may have not had a chance to hear the gospel. At Campbellsville University, Dumas played football and ran track and field. He is married to Kim Dumas, ’00s and they have two children, Aaliyah Bachtell and ANGELA GROCE STINSON (’02, M ’17) is working on her Sophia Dumas. Address: 17624 Homewood Road, Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University Hagerstown, MD 21740. Email: Winston.dumas77@ of the Cumberlands. She wants to become a district gmail.com. superintendent one day. She earned her Director of Special Education (DoSE) Level 1 at Campbellsville University DR. STEPHANIE BARBER (’09, and completed her DoSE Level 11 at the University of M ’11) is the new director of the Cumberlands in December 2019. She has a Master’s Shelbyville’s Whitney M. Young of Literacy, K-12 Reading Endorsement, and Rank I from Jr. Job Corps. She served as an The Ohio State University. She earned her K-12 Special interim training director at the Education certification at Indiana Wesleyan. She teaches 8th grade English center for three months. She Language Arts (ELA) for the second year at Wayne County Middle School with has worked at the Corps for roles as academic team co-coach and yearbook creator. She is a Flipgrid Certified over 12 years, holding positions Educator and is Google Certified Level 1. Previously, she taught ELA with an like career preparation/ 8th grade and a 6th group; a dual-certified position one year with identified counseling manager; safety, security and students/resource room and two ELA groups; one year with 8th grade and transportation manager; administrative manager; 76h grade special education; and one year of 7th grade writing, all at Wayne acting center director; acting career services systems County Middle School. She has also taught three years of high school special director; and business community liaison. In a news education with Clinton County Schools; four years of elementary school special release about her appointment she said: “Horizons education in Ohio, and a year of 7th grade ELA in Pulaski County for her first Youth Services (the operator of Whitney M. Young year of teaching. After her retirement, she would love to teach at the university Jr. Job Corps) has provided me with an amazing level full-time or part-time. She is married to Scott Stinson and has five children: opportunity to lead the next generation of young Brayden Cross, Courtney Diane, Corrie Aaryn and twins Roman Wayne and adults who desire to earn an education and career Londyn Jillyann. Address: 1391 Kelsey Road, Monticello, KY technical training. The students leave their homes 42633-5714. and reside on our campus, so I truly believe these young people desire to reach higher, dream bigger ASHLI WATTS (’04) is a new member of the Campbellsville and want to make a difference in their personal University Board of Trustees. Her term ends in 2023. She lives and within their families. Barber received is president and chief executive officer of the Kentucky a bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Theology Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband, Ryan, have from Campbellsville University. Her doctorate is in two children, Emma and Carter. Address: 216 Shelby St., education and leadership from Spalding University. Frankfort, KY 40601. Email: [email protected]. Address: 1205 Redwood Court, Jeffersonville, IN JONATHAN PARSONS (’08) has been appointed principal of 47130-6264. Betsy Layne Elementary in Betsy Layne, Ky. Parsons started as a substitute teacher and then became a special education teacher before becoming assistant principal. He has also ’10s served as a member of the district curriculum, assessment RINATA AISENA (’14) has and instruction team and coached several sports. He been hired as Campbellsville received his administrative certification through Union University’s Lady Tiger head College. He is married to Ashley Parsons, and they have volleyball coach. She played for three children. Address: 227 Dillon Br, Ivel, KY 41642-9415. former coach Amy Zink in 2012 Email: [email protected]. and 2013 and finished her career with 929 kills and 238

30 Campbellsvillian blocks. She is from Riga, Latvia. After graduation, 2013 where he was named St. Xavier Assistant Coach of the Year in 2017. DePeel Aisena served in the medical field as a physical has experience as the head coach of the Cincinnati Explosion Baseball Team and therapy technician in Mt. Washington, Ky. and was a a recruiting coordinator for Cincinnati Steam. He is also a mathematics teacher research technician at the University of Arkansas in at the high school. DePeel received a Master of Arts in Sport Management at 2015. Address: 100 Todd St., Apt. 15, Campbellsville, Campbellsville University. Address: 11654 Hanover Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240- KY 42718-1951. Email: [email protected]. 1955. SARAH DURHAM (’17) has KATE HILL (’18, a ’20) has been named the first head accepted a position as the women’s wrestling coach at Lourdes University in Sylvania, executive assistant to the Ohio. Lourdes is adding women’s wrestling to its varsity managing director at the sport lineup beginning in the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Studio Theatre (FST). and Hill is charged with building the program from scratch. She is also the recipient of Hill, a Lady Tiger All-American, served as a graduate the Daniel R. Mandelker and assistant at Campbellsville University since the summer Marlene N. Harris Scholarship of 2018. During the 2018-2019 season, Campbellsville Award appointed to one intern finished fourth at the NAIA National Invitational as a team each year by the staff of Florida Studio Theatre. This while producing a national champion and a pair of national runners-up. Hill award is given in recognition of their talent, drive wrestled four seasons at Campbellsville, helping the Tigers win a WCWA National and achievement. In addition, the person is chosen Championship her senior season. Individually, she earned All-American honors by the department heads because their character on the mat in 2018. Hill has also served as a volunteer coach for Team Michigan exemplifies the mission and core values of FST and at the USA Wrestling Freestyle National Championships. Address: 4835 New thus, they are a role model for others through their England Lane, Apt. 59, Sylvania, OH 43560. Email: [email protected]. natural leadership. This is FST’s highest honor for KAREY SELLERS (’18, M ’19) teaches first grade at Liberty a young company member and represents their Elementary School in Casey County and was recently belief in their professional abilities. The award surprised by Bill Meck from WLEX-TV in Lexington, Ky. as supports an outstanding intern and highlights the she was awarded the Forcht Bank Extra Credit Award. She recipient’s abilities and goals. In addition, to the received $250 and is using the money to create classroom public recognition with their constituency, they transformations for her students this year. Each week, Forcht receive a financial stipend at the conclusion of their Bank and WLEX award exceptional teachers across Central contract to help them transition. Mr. Mandelker and Kentucky for their hard work and dedication. She said, “My Ms. Harris have said about the generous award: dream has always been to become a teacher for as long “We believe that the scholarship support for young as I can remember, and I absolutely love it! Teaching is truly the best job that I people working in a professional theatre is critical could ever have, and I am so blessed to spend each day with my students!” She in our society. We hope the scholarships we provide graduated in May 2018 and was hired following her May 2018 CU graduation as will enable interns to continue their education and a P-5 major. She completed her Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Education in July advance into the wonderful world of the theatrical 2019. You can watch the video clip of the award presentation at https://www. arts.” Catherine Randazzo, associate artist, said this lex18.com/community/teacher-extra-credit. Address: 7198 about Durham: “She is a true leader in the literary W. Ky. 70, Liberty, KY 42539-8758. Email: karey.sellers@ and playwriting department supporting the cabaret gmail.com. development for two of this year’s shows working alongside Richard Hopkins and Rebecca Hopkins. I CJ BURGESS (’19) is the digital media coordinator at the have received accolades from Department Heads, Louisville Education Center. He received a Bachelor of Donors, VIPS, and Ushers that Sarah is a true asset to Science degree in Mass Communication in December 2019. FST. Sarah handles a panoply of functions at FST and Address: 8904 Elks Bluff Drive, Apt. 101, Louisville, KY does it with grace and style. She truly understands 40220. Email: [email protected]. the mission driven art the FST creates.” Durham lives ARIEL C. EMBERTON (’19) is staff writer/photographer in in Sarasota, Fla. and is the daughter of PAM HARDY the Office of University Communications at Campbellsville (’88, M ’99) and DAN DURHAM (a ’98). Email: University. She graduated in December 2019 with a [email protected]. Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication/ KELLY SIMMONS (’17, a ’20) is a pre-school Journalism and History. Address: 1276 Smith Ridge Road, teacher at LeGrande Elementary School with the Campbellsville, KY 42718. Email: [email protected]. Hart County School System. She is working on ASHLYN FLOCK (’19) has been hired as an eighth-grade his master’s at Campbellsville University for early math teacher at Marion County Knight Academy with the childhood education. Address: 243 Demaree Drive, Marion County Schools. Bardstown, KY 40004. Email: kelly.simmons@hart. CASSIE EMERY (’19) is a first grade teacher at Taylor County kyschools.us. Primary Center. It is her first year teaching. She majored ANDREW DePEEL (M ’18) has in both interdisciplinary early childhood education and been named as the new head elementary (P-5) education. Emery said, “I am excited to see varsity coach of Princeton High the milestones that each student meets from the beginning School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He of the year to the end, and all the memorable moments in has been the varsity hitting between!” She said, “I owe all my success to the Badgett and catching coach at St. Xavier Academic Support Center (BASC), without their patience for High School since November

SPRING 2020 31 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES sleep deprivation and endless snack machines I would be nothing. That place was literally my home away from home and got me to graduation on time.” KATIE PHELPS (’19) is teaching first grade at Taylor County Primary Center and said she “absolutely loves what I do. I have been welcomed with open arms and receive the best advice and wisdom from my coworkers. While some days can be a little more chaotic and stressful than others, being able to see my students grasp a new concept and become independent learners make it all worthwhile.” Phelps said she “fell in love with the town of Campbellsville so much that I ended up staying after graduation.” Email: [email protected]. FELICIA SWIFT (’19) is a long-term substitute preschool teacher at Caneyville Elementary Schools with the Grayson County School System. Address: P.O. Box 554, Caneyville, KY 42741-0554. AMBER WOLF (’19) is an eighth-grade math teacher at Crosby Middle School with the Jon Luke Watson, son of Justin and Ashley Melton Watson, and Jefferson County School System. Address: Anne Violette Cayce, daughter of Lucas and Laura Swencki Cayce, 1376 Deatsville Road, Shepherdsville, KY both graduated from UofL Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 40165-7304. Email: (NICU) and were celebrated at the inaugural NICU reunion Oct. 12, 2019. From left are: JUSTIN WATSON (’07, M ’10), ASHLEY MELTON WATSON (’10, M ’12), JON LUKE WATSON, LAURA SWENCKI CAYCE (’09), Anne Violette Cayce, Cooper Cayce and Lucas Cayce. (UofL Hospital Photo by CHRISTINA MILLER KERN (’10, M ’12)

ALEX MEADE (’18) has been named Third Region Swimming 2020 Coach of the Year. Along with working for Campbellsville University as the television program and production director JOSH MYERS (a ’10) joined the Gulfport Police Department in for WLCU TV/FM, Meade was hired in 2018 to head the Marion Gulfport, Miss. as an officer on Feb. 10. He will attend the academy County boy’s and girl’s swim team. For the first time in 15 years, in May with a July graduation. He served as an officer with the the Aquaknights will make an appearance at the Kentucky Louisville Metro Department of Corrections for almost seven High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) state competition. At years. He and his wife, Vanessa, have two children Matthew, 8, regionals this year, his boys earned 2020 Boys Swimming and and Cameron, 3. Address: 6809 Bebe Court, Louisville, KY 40219. Diving Region Team Runner-Up and because of Meade’s hard Email: [email protected]. work and dedication to his team and swimmers, he was named Third Region Swimming 2020 Coach of the Year. He is married to AMBER WRIGHT MEADE (’18), communications operations manager in Campbellsville University’s Office of University Communications. Email: Alex – [email protected]. Amber – [email protected].

32 Campbellsvillian weddings

HANNAH DeJARNETTE AUGUSTUS (’15) JANA KORTAS (’16, M ’19) and BRETT CHRISTIAN NAYLOR (’18) and Gabrielle married Caleb Augustus June 29, 2019 at JAMES NEFFENDORF (a ’20) were married Pyles were married Aug. 3, 2019 in Main Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Sept. 28, 2019 at The Gheens Foundation Ransdell Chapel on Campbellsville Ky. She is a fourth grade teacher at Lodge in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Neffendorf is University’s campus. Naylor became Lafayette Park Elementary School in assistant director of oncampus enrollment youth pastor at Russell Springs First Kokomo, Ind. While at Campbellsville on the main Campbellsville University Baptist Church in July 2019. Naylor said, University, she belonged to Baptist campus, and Neffendorf is pitching “I absolutely love my church and role Campus Ministry and Kappa Delta Pi. She coach/recruiting coordinator for the as youth minister, and I am thankful for is married to Caleb Augustus who teaches Campbellsville University Baseball Team. everything Campbellsville University has at Central International Middle School Mrs. Neffendorf received her Bachelor of done for me!” He received a Bachelor’s in Kokomo. They have a dog, Quincy. Science in Criminal Justice Administration, degree in Mass Communication from Mrs. Augustus said, “So thankful for the and her Master’s in Justice Studies with Campbellsville University. Email: education I received while at CU.” Address: emphasis in Public Service Leadership and [email protected]. 115 S. Indiana Ave., Kokomo, IN 46901. Social Justice). Neffendorf’s Bachelor of Email: [email protected]. Science in Sociology is from Oregon State, and he will graduate in May with a Master’s in Management and Leadership. Address: 141 Cherwood Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Email: Mrs. Neffendorf -- jlkortas@ campbellsville.edu and Neffendorf – [email protected]. tiger cubs former administration, RAVEN DESIREE faculty and staff MOORE KOONTZ (a ’18) and her husband, DR. ALAN MEDDERS is a new member of the Campbellsville BRENHAM KOONTZ University Board of Trustees. He is principal, Higher Education (a ’17), announce Leadership Search and principal, Social Media 23. Medders is a the birth of their first former vice president for development at Campbellsville University. child, a daughter, Oct. He is married to Denise Medders, former secretary in the Office 11, 2019 at Baptist of the President at Campbellsville University. They have two Health in LaGrange, daughters: ALISON MEDDERS DUNCAN (’11) and Andrea Medders Ky. Kiara Elizabeth-Rose Koontz weighed Hutchings, and one granddaughter, Adelyn Hutchings. Address: 7 pounds and 1.6 ounces. Brenham works at a music store, Doo-Wop Shop, and she P.O. Box 2425, Anniston, AL 36202-2425. Email: alanmedders@ is a dietary aide at Richwood Nursing highereducationleadershipsearch.com and Rehab Center. Address: 5006 Deer Park Circle, Crestwood, KY 40014. Email: [email protected].

SPRING 2020 33 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES tiger tracks Office of University Communications receives 14 awards at December CASE Kentucky Conference in Lexington An Award of Merit in the category of “Tabloid” for the 2019 Life in Taylor County publication, which was produced with the Department of Mass Communication and the Central Kentucky News-Journal; An Award of Merit in the category of “Special Event” for the materials and concepts used at the 15th Annual Media Appreciation Luncheon; An Award of Merit in the category of “Photography—Individual” for a photo taken that reenacted the infamous “V-Day Photo” with an August 2018 graduate student and her significant other who was dressed in military attire; an Award of Merit in the category of “Photography—Individual” for a photo taken during the 2018 CentriKid camps that took place on the campus of Campbellsville University; an CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY’S OFFICE of University Communications received 14 awards at the Award of Merit in the category of “Photography 2019 CASE-KY conference Dec. 5 and 6. From left are: Joan C. McKinney, director; Alexandria D. Swanger Series” for a photo taken of Christian artist (’18), communication and project manager; Amber Meade (’18), communications operations manager; and KB while he performed in Ransdell Chapel, all Joshua Williams (’16, M ’18), office manager. photos by Joshua Williams, and an Award of Merit in the category of “Photography Series” for photos taken during the “Once Upon a BY ALEXANDRIA D. SWANGER, COMMUNICATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGER Mattress” production by Ariel C. Emberton. “In addition to our annual conference The Office of University Communications received 14 awards at the sessions, we are proud to host an awards December CASE Kentucky Conference in Lexington. competition recognizing best practices and The conference was hosted by the Council for Advancement and outstanding accomplishments in programming, Support of Education (CASE) and focused on successful development and writing, publications, graphic design, digital communications practices within organizations. media and marketing,” Barbara Burns Milosch, Prior to the conference, participants were given the opportunity to president of CASE Kentucky and director of submit examples of work from their organization or office from the prior communications at Sayre School, said on the year to be considered for various awards. CASE website. “I am so proud and excited to have won these CASE awards,” Joan C. The CASE-KY Mission Statement is as McKinney, director of university communications, said. “Our team works follows: “As a volunteer-driven, member- hard to produce the best quality publications, and we appreciate other focused organization, CASE Kentucky strives offices at the university working with us. We are honored to have won to promote and support Kentucky schools these awards from CASE.” and colleges by enhancing the effectiveness The Office of University Communications’ awards are as follows: A of the alumni relations, communications, Grand Award in the category of “Specialty Piece” that was created for the marketing, fundraising and other advancement 15th Annual Media Appreciation Luncheon; professionals who serve them. An Award of Excellence in the category of “Low Budget Publication” “CASE Kentucky is committed to developing that was created for Homecoming 2018; an Award of Excellence in the and fostering sound relationships between category of “Annual Report” for the 2018 President’s Report; an Award member educational institutions and their of Excellence in the category of “Magazine or Publication Rendering for constituencies; to providing professional Tablet or Mobile Technology” for digitalizing the Campbellsvillian Alumni development opportunities; and promoting Magazine; diversity within the profession.” An Award of Excellence in the category of “Magazine B” for the The Office of University Communications Campbellsvillian Alumni Magazine with Joan C. McKinney as editor and team that won the awards was comprised Amber Meade as assistant editor; an Award of Excellence in the category of employees Joan C. McKinney, director of of “Feature Writing” for the story “From music major to Campbellsville university communications; Joshua Williams, University provost” about Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice office manager; Amber Meade, communications president for academic affairs, written by Ariel C. Emberton, student news assistant; and Alexandria D. Swanger, writer; communications assistant. An Award of Merit in the category of “Feature Writing” for the story The office team is now comprised of “With a smile, Oscar Vaughn takes his job seriously and has fun while McKinney; Amber Meade, communications doing it,” also by Ariel C. Emberton; an Award of Merit in the category operations manager; Alexandria D. Swanger, of “Cover” for the design of the 2018 President’s Report by Alexandria D. communications and project manager; and Ariel Swanger: C. Emberton (’19), staff writer/photographer.

34 Campbellsvillian in memoriam Special Education professor Vokurka loved life; dies at 76 BY AMBER MEADE, ASSISTANT EDITOR Dr. John after 32 years. He finished his teaching career me. John was a dear friend that I will deeply Frederick Vokurka, at Campbellsville University. miss,” Stout said. special education Norma Wheat, special education program Vokurka was an avid fisherman, reader, professor in the coordinator during Vokurka’s tenure at devoted husband, loving father and doting School of Education, Campbellsville University, said, “Dr. Vokurka’s “Papa.” He was an advocate for special needs died Saturday, heart and soul was always for students with children and adults, having trained hundreds Jan. 25, 2020 at disabilities. He held future teachers to the of teachers, especially in Kentucky. He served his residence in highest standards in every class he taught. on the Kentucky State Advisory Panel as an Bowling Green, Ky. “He loved life and it showed in every class Educational Hearing Officer for Kentucky, and He was 76. he taught. The students on campus for the was a Partners of the America’s Fellow. He was born Summer Immersion loved hanging out with He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Sept. 18, 1944 in Gary, Ind. and was the son of Dr. V, as they affectionally called him, and Dr. Gibson Vokurka; children Sarah Kristen the late John A. Vokurka and Anna Hrinda Stout in the Village,” Wheat said. Hudnall (Coy) of Bowling Green and Jeremy Vokurka. He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Bill Stout, professor of special education Frederick Vokurka (Alayne) of Louisville; Shawn Lindsey Vokurka, and sister, Joanne at CU, said Vokurka was a great educator and sister, Barbara Kozak (Jimmy) of Hobart, Vajner. his knowledge of special education was well Ind.; several grandchildren; several nieces He earned a B.S., M.A. and Ed. D. in Special known by all of the students. and nephews and his fur babies, Lola and Education from Indiana University. He taught “John and I would often joke about who was Patchouli. at Georgia College, Western Illinois University going to buy the next cup of coffee. He was He was buried Jan. 29 at the Fairview and retired from Western Kentucky University very humorous and enjoyed playing jokes on Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ky.

Dr. Roy Rich, member of Campbellsville University Advancement Board, dies at 86

Dr. Roy Rich, Roy Eugene Rich, 86, of Elizabethtown, died He is survived by one son, Shawn (Karen) a 1967 graduate Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home. He Rich of Elizabethtown; one daughter, Gina of Campbellsville was a native of Clay, KY, served in the U.S. Air (Bryan) Stillwell of Indianapolis; four College and native Force during the Korean War and graduated grandchildren, Sydney Stillwell, Madeline of Clay, Ky., died from Campbellsville and was awarded an Rich, Abby Rich and Camden Rich and two Feb. 15, 2020 at his honorary doctorate from CU in 2019. sisters, Brenda (John) Stull of Sebree and home. He was 86. He was an active member of Severns Donna (Anthony) Austin of Slaughters. Rich was the Valley Baptist Church and was the owner of The funeral was Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 11 owner/manager E-town Exterminating since 1976. Roy served a.m. at Severns Valley Baptist Church with of E-town on the Pest Control Advisory Board and the Rev. Joe Thomas and Dr. Billy Compton Exterminating Co. was the Past President of the Kentucky Pest officiating. Burial followed in Hardin Inc. and a long- Management Association where he served on Memorial Park. time member of the Board of Directors for over 35 years. He Expressions of sympathy may take the form Campbellsville University’s Advancement was an avid UK fan. of contributions to Severns Valley Baptist Board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Church New Worship Center Building Fund. An obituary follows but a story about Brenda Bennett Rich; a granddaughter, Condolences may be expressed online at www. Rich and his contributions to Campbellsville Chelsea Stillwell; his parents, Roy and Edna brownfuneral.com. University will be in the summer issue of the Rich and his half siblings, George Ozee and Campbellsvillian. Bertha Wood.

B. WADE MCKINLEY (’53) BENNY G. “SAILOR BOY” CROSS (a ’69) KENNETH GUTHRIE (’15) Nov. 24, 2019, Peoria, Ariz. Oct. 16, 2019, New Castle, Ky. Oct. 10, 2019, Lebanon, Ky. ALTA MAE SHAIN (’55) JUDITH SHREVE DORRIS (’69) Employees Nov. 29, 2019, Jeffersonville, Ind. Oct. 25, 2019, Campbellsville, Ky. FRANCES BEARD BETTY BLEVINS YOUNG (’57) SHERMAN BARGER RICHARDS (’73) Oct. 27, 2019, Somerset, Ky. Feb. 7, 2020, Campbellsville, Ky. Jan. 17, 2020, Liberty, Ky. JILL BROWN LINDA LOU (HOLT) DESHAZER (’64) DAVID LEE HOGAN (’74) Feb. 5, 2020, Maysville, Ky. Oct. 9, 2019, Nelson, Ky. Oct. 7, 2019, Bradfordsville, Ky. DR. JOHN FREDERICK VOKURKA VAUGHAN SCHULER (’65) DONNA ANN CORBIN (a ’83) Jan. 25, 2020, Bowling Green, Ky. Dec. 29, 2019, Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 12, 2019, Campbellsville, Ky.

DR. ROY RICH (’67) LULA MAE CAVE (’92) Full obituaries for these alumni, faculty, staff Feb. 15, 2020, Elizabethtown, Ky. Oct. 17, 2019, Campbellsville, Ky. and coaches can be found at Campbellsville. SARA JEAN MARSHALL (’68) JENNIFER SUZETTE GARDNER (’97) edu/alumni/Campbellsvillian. Jan. 22, 2020, Columbia, Ky. Jan. 1, 2020, Grapevine, Texas

SPRING 2020 35 FEATURES NEWS ATHLETICS UPDATES in memoriam You Did Good Work Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Doty dies at age 84

BY JOAN C. MCKINNEY, EDITOR Those who knew Bob Doty, knew him as a Campbellsville where his friends included man who could travel Europe on $1 a day, who those at Campbellsville University since 1973 ate six crackers with peanut butter for lunch when he began teaching English. He decided each day, who was a photographer who shot to retire in 2006. mainly animals and buildings, and few, if any, Doty was a demanding teacher. Many who people, an avid fisherman who went on many took his classes were scared of him. But, over rough camping trips to Canada, a swimmer, time, and especially after being out of his minister and fudge maker. class, grew to love his love of learning. He was an Eagle Scout who worked One of those students was Cheryl Yates DR. ROBERT L. DOTY with Boy Scouts, a coffee connoisseur, an (’88) who came to Campbellsville College at intelligent professor who could have taught at the age of 32. Diane Rogers, a friend, said Doty Harvard, a lover of books to the tune of 4,000 “validated Cheryl when she was vulnerable academic year, she took Doty’s English in his crowded campus office and a man with [after returning to classes at 32] – he saw that a heart for missions. literature class and made a “C,” but “that spark in Cheryl.” only fired me up,” she said. “I wasn’t going to That caring heart ceased beating at 11:35 Yates loved his classes and remained true let him get the best of me. So I signed up for a.m. Jan. 8, 2020 after Dr. Robert Lee Doty friends with Doty. She owns a frame shop, and another class. Jr. had a heart attack while in the lounge Doty, in December, brought her several pieces Doty found Orr “worthy,” she said. “He of the Alumni Building on Campbellsville of artwork to frame. University’s campus. He was 84 and was treated me, and the material we were A former student of Doty’s, Beth Foster studying, with dignity. And I am forever hoping to live to be 100. He was looking (’97), is an award-winning journalist and forward to an overseas mission trip in March. grateful for that. He opened doors and I teaches English as a second language. In the walked through them into my life. “We will greatly miss Dr. Robert Doty,” Dr. second semester of her freshman year at Michael V. Carter, president, said. “The best professors don’t teach the student Campbellsville College, she registered for a to be like them. The best teachers guide “He was a fine academic and Christian for-credit internship with the Campus Times, students far enough for them to become who statesman. He had a great passion for the student newspaper. She had to go meet they are meant to be,” Orr said. Christian higher education and assisted Doty who was adviser to the newspaper. Another former student of Doty’s is Sarah hundreds of students in finding God’s call on She knew about him as she was an English their lives. In retirement, he was often seen on Stafford Sims (’89), who said, “Dr. Doty is the major, and she was “quite intimidated about reason I teach English.” campus working on an array of projects and this meeting.” She became editor of the paper, topics. and Doty “pushed me hard,” she said. Sims is professor of English at Joe DeSpain was a life-long friend of Campbellsville University and chair of the “He stood by ‘a bunch of kids’ if a hard Division of Humanities. Doty’s. They met at a University of Kentucky story was covered,” she said, “and he graduate school “meet and greet” gathering challenged them academically more so than She was an accounting major when she at a professor’s house in the fall of 1968. It anyone ever had,” Foster said. came to Campbellsville College in 1985, and was DeSpain’s first year as a Master of Arts her first class was his Freshman Composition Pam Hardy (’88), who had Doty for II course. graduate student in English. Doty had already freshman English and World Literature I been at UK for at least a year, maybe longer. and II, said, “He was always pushing us to be “Then, just for fun, to hear him talk and DeSpain said, “Robert L. was the most better students, better human beings. If he to be challenged to think, I took his World well-versed person I have ever known. Like thought you were not doing your very best, he Literature I course, absolutely loved it, and most of us, he was a bundle of contradictions. would call you out on it regardless of who was wanted to take more of his literature classes,” However, unlike most of us, he committed around. she said. himself throughout his life to using his God- “I needed that tough love! I spent time “Coffee mug and textbook in hand, he given intellectual abilities fully. Because of laughing and arguing with him and came always sat in a circle with students, guiding that commitment, he offered both a challenge away from both filled with respect. I will Socratic discussions about current events and and an enrichment to all, whether the newly forever be grateful for what he did for me.” classic texts. Dr. Doty possessed an amazing acquainted, or those who knew and loved him mass and range of knowledge as well as a Another student who had Doty in class was for years.” talent for connecting ideas across disciplines Elaine Neil Orr (’76), professor of English at and time periods,” she said. “He loved Clay Hill Memorial Forest and North Carolina State University. She spoke at helped in countless ways to assist other his funeral. Sims said Doty’s “high academic standards faculty and students discover the beauty and strong personal values inspired students, “Bob never talked to me about sin but if he of the forest through his photography and encouraging them to aim higher, to move had, I think he would have named boredom influence.” themselves and the world continually forward as a primary human failing. Bob was never toward ideal potentials.” One friend described Doty as a “man in a bored. He met each day full of curiosity and hurry. Lots of contacts. Incredibly intelligent, with a desire to live and learn,” she said. Sims said she’d never dreamed of being still learning and still wanting to travel.” a professor or of going to graduate school, “I came to Campbellsville College in 1973, Doty traveled over five continents (Asia, but after Doty “casually mentioned that he the same fall Dr. Doty arrived. I can still see thought I should get a Ph.D., I believed that I Europe, South America, Africa and North him striding across the grass toward the America) in his lifetime. could, simply because he said so and because chapel, holding his brown briefcase, tilted he had taught me.” He supported a small church in Bolivia forward, walking full speed. It was exciting as part of his many mission works. But he just to see him move with so much purpose.” Sims said, “Every class I teach includes always came home to a small apartment in material I learned from him. So much of the In her second semester of that 1973-74 best of what I know and do, I owe to him. Dr.

36 Campbellsvillian “He took Bob down to the creek, threw him in a deep pool and then yelled to him, ‘Now, swim back to me!’ “By the way, Bob loved to swim and swam for recreation his entire life.” Doty loved his mother who said there was no one smarter than him anywhere. Mobley said, “I never met anyone smarter, did you? Bob should have been famous. Bob was our own personal version of Wendell Berry, the lauded Kentucky poet, novelist, essayist, Christian critic, farmer and naturalist.” Mobley said, “In class, it was as if when I was a college sophomore, Bob took my hand and accompanied me into some special chamber of world culture where the artists, writers and philosophers of all time gather. DOTY had many books and memorabilia in his office. Bob introduced me to this cloud of witnesses and said, in effect, welcome to the club; you (CU Photo by Amanda Bewley) belong here. “How do you thank someone who has taken you from . . . comfortable answers to restless engagement with life’s mysteries?” Doty was an intellectual giant, inspiring the years included international scouting/ teacher and irreplaceable mentor and camping trips and numerous missionary Mobley said, “Every morning before Bob friend. To have worked and studied with him activities. As a photographer, Street said Doty left that rat’s nest of papers, books, boxes, jars, is an immense blessing.” always was taking pictures on Scouting trips. pieces of driftwood, and toiletries years past their expiration dates, otherwise known as his Retired Campbellsville University biology One of those people who went on Canada apartment, he paused to write a daily prayer. professor Dr. Milton Rogers had Doty in camping and Scouting trips with Doty was By now there are over 75 volumes to Bob’s Sunday School at Campbellsville Baptist Richard RoBards. On Facebook, RoBards said, prayer diary. Church and had known him since 1973. “We shared a lot of backpacking and fishing “Bob accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior “Doty knew more about different things trips over the years and we volunteered with when he was 10 years old. When he was than anyone I have ever known. He studied, Boy Scouts (where, I guess, he had earned 80, I heard him tell a class of my seminary read widely and traveled to many places. If he about every award BSA offered) when my students in Boston this: “My ideas about Jesus was curious about a place, like Peru’s Machu son was of age. He was a human ‘Google’ — a have changed throughout my life, but that Picchu, he went to see it. Renaissance man — with a vast knowledge of the outdoors.” same Lord whom I asked into my heart when Rogers said Doty was a biblical scholar. “In I was 10 is the one I still follow.” Bob took up our Sunday School class, he inevitably had Dr. Greg Mobley (’78), son of Carole Mobley, and her late husband, Russ Mobley, his cross—and cartridge pen with India ink— something to say about the scripture we were daily to follow his Lord. studying. He was a welcomed resource for any emeritus professor of drama at Campbellsville Mobley said, “Bob loved and was loved biblical study. It was a lifetime passion that he University, was a family friend of Doty’s for deeply.” earnestly followed.” numerous years. He delivered the eulogy at Doty’s funeral in a five-page, single-spaced He said, although Doty never married, His fondness for coffee was enjoyed document. “Actually, Bob was married. by many in Doty’s office. “It was quite an experience to drink the strong, uniquely Mobley is professor of Hebrew Bible and “Didn’t you know? Bob died two years shy brewed, dark coffee, and, for some people, one Congregational Studies at Yale Divinity of the golden anniversary of his marriage to taste of this was enough,” Rogers said. School and a former student of Doty’s at Campbellsville University. It was a marriage Campbellsville College. of unquestioned fidelity . . . and unending He exercised daily and diligently, Rogers squabbling. And about two weeks, ago, Bob said, “feeling a responsibility to take care Mobley described Doty as his “first and died in her arms.” of himself. He ate meagerly, but if given an best teacher.” He said, “Bob taught me in invitation to join in a dinner or luncheon classes on literature and philosophy, but His obituary can be found at www. opportunity, he eagerly accepted, ate heartily, Bob himself was always a more fascinating parrottramsey.com. and gladly took home leftovers.” subject than whatever he was teaching. I have dedicated decades to studying the poet, the Dr. Robert Street, professor of computer naturalist, the fisherman, the fudge maker, information systems at Campbellsville the preacher, the gadfly, the scholar, the University, experienced Scouting with Doty. teacher, the man, the child that was Robert Street said Doty was an avid supporter of Lee Doty Jr. the Boy Scouts of America program and was “I am so grateful to God that Bob did not on numerous committees for the Lincoln consciously suffer or have a prolonged season Heritage Council and the BlueGrass Council. of decline. God functioned at full capacity Doty was an assistant Scoutmaster for the every day of his remarkably healthy life.” local Troop 616 for about 15 years. Mobley quoted from Doty’s autobiography “He and I shared many a weekend serving that wasn’t finished. He discussed his humble as camp masters at Camp Crooked Creek,” beginnings in Estill County to his 37 trips to Street said. “He, Dr. [H.E.] Coker, Dr. [Robert] Europe and also Russia, Africa and South Clark and I spent numerous Saturday America. mornings having coffee and doing some lumberjacking afterward. He could swing He told of Doty’s father teaching him to a mean ax. But we kept him away from the swim. The summer before his father died chainsaw.” (when Doty was 6 years old) his father endeavored to teach Bob to swim. Street said his international travel through

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CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS on a 1999 trip in London from left are: Kristie Hampton, Jessica Pollett, Teague Angle, Ben Works, Jason Sapp, Alice Wheatley, Margaret Mattingly, Shirley Cecil and Akari Yamaguchi.

BETH FOSTER tries on her graduation cap in spring 1997 as she approaches commencement. (Campbellsville College Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

SOSOMPHANH THONGMANIVONG performs a Laotian New Year’s Dance at the annual Valentine Pageant in February 1991. (Campbellsville College Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

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This issue’s Guess Who? is a group of football players at a Sports Banquet in December 1987. Can you guess who they are from left? Ayo Olaniyan took the photo. You can win a The winner of the fall 2019 Guess Who Campbellsville University T-Shirt if you are the winner. was Glenda Patterson who guessed Billy Day, Kimberly Day and Nevalyn Moore in Contact Joan McKinney with your guesses at jcmckinney@ the picture that is reprinted here. Others campbellsville.edu, (270) 789-5214 or Campbellsville University, guessing correctly were Caroline Best, Cicely #787, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Tuttle, Katie Sandidge, Bonnie McCarty, We will announce the winner 10 days after we receive the Debby Duda, Lori Sharp, Elizabeth Day and Campbellsvillian in the mail. - Good luck! Janet Blakeman.

38 Campbellsvillian THE GHOST OF MARLEY, left, played SCRAPBOOK by Jonathan May, associate professor of sociology, visits the still living Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Jon Hieneman, in Campbellsville University’s theater production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” (CU Photo by Whitley Howlett)

FORMER CAMPBELLSVILLE PRESIDENT Dr. Ken Winters watches as Shirley Winters, first lady of Campbellsville University from 1988 to 1999, hugs former Lady Tiger basketball coach Donna Wise at THE WOMEN’S CHOIR, directed by Dr. Jamie Killion, Campbellsville University’s 1,000 wins for Lady Tiger Basketball associate professor of music, performs a variety of pieces Nov. breakfast Jan. 4. (CU Athletics Photo by Brett Pierce) 5 in The Gheens Recital Hall. Killion’s wife, Kelly, played piano. The Women’s Choir and Men’s Choir performed in a combined concert. (CU Photo by Ariel C. Emberton)

STUDENTS FROM JAPAN perform a traditional dance routine at the International Education Fair Nov. 20 in the Student Activity Center. (CU Photo by Chosalin Morales)

WHITLEY HOWLETT, a junior of Louisville, Ky., paints her coral reef shoe sculpture in NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE in Information Davie Reneau’s sculpting class. (CU Photo Technology Management (MSITM) students gather by Hannah Kennedy) in the Badgett Academic Support Center Banquet Hall to complete paperwork before beginning their classes. (CU Photo by Ariel C. Emberton)

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SARA CURRY, chair of the Campbellsville University Advancement Board, addresses guests at the An Autumn Evening In Derby City event. The event was held to raise money and awareness for the new Bridge to Success Scholarship Program at Campbellsville University. (CU Photo by Alexandria D. Swanger)