T RCH spring 2011 contents Opening Thoughts from President Paul Conn Spring 2011 * Vol. 53, No. 1 Growth Still Abounds ots of exciting new things are happening on the Lee University Even though $34 million of progress was just dedicated last fall, growth in the campus this spring. In this issue, you can read about many of them: 4 physical campus continues with the addition of a new dormitory and a chapel L Torch magazine is the official publication of Lee • Finally, an actual Lee “chapel.” The warm February and early March University, Cleveland, Tennessee. It is intended Street Closings and Renovations has meant terrific progress on our construction projects. Most prominent to inform, educate, and give insight to alumni, With the growth of the Lee campus has come the permanent closure of sev- is the new chapel which is rising rapidly right on Ocoee Street. This parents, and friends of the university. It is 6 eral city streets. See how they have affected the campus landscape. structure will provide a dedication sacred space, a “house of God” for published quarterly and mailed free to all alumni worship and prayer, which we have never before enjoyed on our campus. of the university. Other subscriptions are available Legacies of Lee • Another new dormitory. This one is not apartments or townhomes, but by calling the alumni office at 423-614-8316. A new series is unveiled which spotlights the legendary figures of Lee’s past. an old-fashioned, traditional dorm, designed with male upperclassmen in 8 In the inaugural submission, read about the golden voice and personality of mind. It will be home to 126 students, and it will complete the Brins- Mailing Address 1120 N. Ocoee St., Roosevelt Miller. By Jim Burns field Row student housing complex which we began eight years ago. It Cleveland, TN 37311 will also create a new eastern boundary for the campus. Web Site www.leeuniversity.edu E-Mail [email protected] Graduate Series Finale • A new leader for the School of Music. The big news in the academic Phone 1-800-LEE-9930 or The final installment in the Graduate Programs Series area is that Dr. Bill Green, a popular choral conductor on the music fac- 423-614-8316 10 is a tribute to the inspiration of the master’s level in departments ulty, was appointed as dean of the School of Music. Green is a Lee alum, education at Lee: Cliff Schimmels. By Gary Riggins a former member of the Lee Singers, who returned to the faculty seven President Paul Conn Editor Campus News years ago after earning a D.M.A. in choral conducting from the Univer- Cameron Fisher The List for 2010 12 Sports Editor George Starr sity of Kentucky. Graphic Designer Grant Fisher Another record-breaking year for alumni giving is re- • A new art major. Students have asked for a major in art for many Director of Mitzi Mew flected in the annual alumni fund list of donors. Athletics Alumni Relations 18 27 years, but lack of space has prevented it until now. The board has ap- proved establishing a major in art, and the Mayfield Annex will provide Contributing Writers Jim Burns Soccer Rules lots of room for studios and workspace in painting, sculpture, ceramics, The women’s and men’s soccer programs make head- Who’s Where Brady Callahan and other types of visual arts. A faculty search to increase and broaden Brian Conn lines: the women for a three-peat and the men for a 35 27 the teaching staff is currently underway. Paul Conn new coach. Cameron Fisher This is a wonderful time at Lee. We are so eager for you as alumni to Kendra Gray be part of our continuing journey to become the kind of university that Greg Kaylor God intends us to be. Please come by and see us whenever you can, and Sara Keel let us know what you think about the new things that are happening! Mitzi Mew Gary Riggins George Starr

Photographers Brian Conn Cameron Fisher George Starr Mike Wesson

On the Cover: The Lady Flames soccer team celebrates thier third straight championship.

Photo left: The women’s soccer team was honored during the hanging of their third national championship banner in Walker Arena.

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Campus Feature Expansion A new chapel and dormitory continue campus growth trend.

Construction cranes pierce the skyline at opposite ends of campus as two simultaneous building projects are at full steam. Despite an unusually snowy winter, crews have made steady progress on both a The southeast corner of the second floor of the chapel and 124-bed dormitory. dormitory is formed for a poured wall. The long-awaited chapel building is dramatically taking shape on a prominent corner of the Lee campus. By early February, all steel girders had been placed, clearly outlining the distinctive shape of the structure that is destined to become a campus focal point. The two levels of the chapel are now defined showing the main floor, transept and nave, and a lower level where functions such as wedding receptions and rehearsals might be held. President Conn describes the chapel as, “an intimate space dedicated to worship, prayer, and the spiritual life of the campus.” A small, neo-Gothic church-like structure, it will include a traditional spire and steeple, a vaulted ceiling in its nave and transept, and a full basement. In further Architect’s rendering of first and describing the building, Conn said, “We have consistently second floors of the chapel. used the same elements of red brick, portico porches, and Greek columns in our new campus buildings, but we want this building to be different. It will serve a unique function in the life of our university, and we want it to offer a unique look architecturally.” PLATFORM A few blocks away cranes hoist the concrete slab The chapel takes form as NARTHEX floors in place on a three-story dormitory which will be the crews place steel girders. centerpiece of a residential square between Magnolia Ave. and Maple Street. The dormitory will be the first of its kind built since construction of the Bowdle/O’Bannon complex in 2002 and will resemble Atkins-Ellis Hall in amenities. MAIN LEVEL More recent campus housing projects have taken the form of apartments or townhomes. The new dormitory will feature three levels of 62 rooms housing two residents each with a shared restroom between each room. There will be five handicap accessible rooms and a resident director suite on the second floor. The dormitory will also have a student lounge and technology room on every level, three stairwells—one central and one of each side—a central elevator, three public restrooms, laundry, and vending areas. Both projects are projected to be finished later this year. RECEPTION The dormitory will be ready in time for occupancy this fall as students return for the 2011—2012 school year. A dedication event for the two new structures has not been announced.

4 BASEMENT LEVEL Street transformations City streets become part of Crews form a sidewalk in place of what was campus feature 12th Street which ran alongside Cross Hall. an expanding campus. A backhoe removes the latest street to be closed, 18th Street, in the location of the new dormitory. By Cameron Fisher What was College Street is now a beautiful pedestrian walkway connecting to the School of Religion.

permanently close Church Street between 11th and 15th streets. Before consideration for the closure was given, Lee had to own all parcels in the four-block area. By the time students arrived on campus that fall, temporary earthen berms were erected at each end of the street.Within the year, two blocks has been transformed into an award-winning pedestrian mall, with the remaining block between 13th and 15th streets completed two years later. The “ped mall,” as it is affectionately known, remains the central core of campus nearly 25 years later. With the Church Street closure, two east-west streets—12th ince Bible Training School relocated and 13th—came to a dead end in the middle of campus. Over Sfrom Sevierville, Tennessee, and a 20 year period, the two portions of streets were quietly became Lee College in 1947, the streets surrounded by development and beautification until near downtown Cleveland, Tennessee, today the they are unrecognizable as city streets, but have never been the same. In some cases, as part of firmly established campus corridors. portions of those streets have become a A few years prior to the closing of Church Street, a three block section of Trunk Street, between A sign from the fall of 1987 permanent part of the campus. 8th and 11th was deeded to the Church of God to make directs traffic around a newly The first 30 years—between 1947 closed Church Street. and 1977—Lee stayed nestled primarily way for construction of the Pentecostal Resource Center between Ocoee Street to the west and and Squires Library. The footprint of the project was Parker Street to the east. The southern and between Parker and Magnolia Avenue and was completed northern boundaries were 11th Street and in 1985 to serve both Lee and the Church of God School of President Paul Conn, left, goes over plans for 15th Street respectively. Providence Hall, Theology (now Pentecostal Theological Seminary) as the primary the transformation of Church Street in 1987 with library for both schools. developer Jim Sharp. a ramshackle dormitory, which at one time stood where the Paul Conn Student Union In 1989, at the completion of the first phase of Sharp-Davis dormitory stands today, and Walker Hall (now Medlin complex, the southern end of College Street, which stretched from 8th to Hall) were the lone buildings outside those 11th streets, was closed as several houses were razed to make way for parking lines. Today, Medlin Hall remains the only Lee for the new residence. The 11th Street entrance of College Street remained open property on the western side of Ocoee Street. allowing passage to the Conn Center and Davis-Sharp parking areas. When the The construction of Conn Center on the Paul Conn Student Union was completed in 2000, College Street was turned into a southern side of 11th Street in 1976—1977 wide sidewalk between it and Conn Center. It was not until last summer that the signaled a “breaking out” of those familiar transformation was completed when an extension was poured connecting the campus lines of demarcation that had defined the with the School of Religion and other properties on the southern end of the campus. Lee campus. Since then, the breaking out While Church, College and Trunk are the only north-south streets to be closed, has continued and in the process the City a four block section of Parker Street was closed and re-opened in the summer of of Cleveland has recognized the benefit of 2004 as a wider boulevard with a landscaped median and speed humps which occasionally closing and deeding portions of double as crosswalks. streets which have dissected the campus. The latest closures are portions of 17th and 18th streets. Recently, both were The most significant street closure in surrounded by older houses and ended at Maple Street. Today, both sections Lee history came in 1987. Following intense between Maple and Magnolia Avenues have disappeared, consumed by the negotiations, lobbying and presentation of a construction of new student housing. This fall, what was 18th Street will master plan, the Cleveland City Council, in become the primary entrance road into a residential square of housing for a close 4-3 vote, gave permission for Lee to more than 325 students. Editor’s Note: With this issue, Torch begins the made him a favorite on the singing school circuit. Legacies of Lee series, highlighting faculty and By 1952, Roosevelt’s reputation as a performer, teacher, conductor, and music administrators who have left “legendary legacies” minister brought him to the attention of R. Leonard Carroll, president of Lee College. throughout Lee University history. Though Roosevelt at first declined an invitation to teach at the collegiate level, citing his lack of a degree, President Carroll convinced him that the numerous music courses By Jim Burns completed at various institutions, along with his demonstrated performance skills, legacies would qualify him to offer elective music studies at Lee. In the meantime, oosevelt Miller possessed the heart of David, he encouraged Roosevelt to study at the University of Chattanooga (now the worshiping musician. When the unstable University of Tennessee at Chattanooga). This Roosevelt did, and eventually Reconomy of a Depression Era mill village completed a bachelor’s degree from UC and a master’s from Bob Jones f sometimes left the young Roosevelt with no shoes University. Hundreds of outstanding singers and music ministers came lee to wear to school on an unsympathetic winter day, through his voice studio and classes at Lee. He became well-known for his Roosevelt responded with music. He taught himself ability to assist professional performers with ailing voices to regain vocal to play piano, accordion, guitar, and harmonica and health through good vocal practices. Roosevelt MilleR: lifted the spirits of the Landis, North Carolina, Church Roosevelt maintained an active solo career throughout his ministry. It of God as surely as David’s harp dispelled King Saul’s is said that one who never heard him sing, “When They Ring Those Golden lee’s tRoubadouR spirit of depression. He absorbed instruction in the Bells” never really heard it sung. He was unquestionably one of the finest rudiments from itinerant purveyors of shape-note interpreters of the gospel song of his generation. Every song he sang became music. By the time he entered his teens, he accepted his own. Vocal enthusiasts recognized his unusually broad range (he could invitations to sing at revivals and area concerts, and vocalize a full three octaves, from high C to low C). His beautiful voice was heard he found that his singing and playing the guitar with on the nationally-broadcast Forward in Faith radio program for over two decades. its harness-attached harmonica brought struggling In 1968, Roosevelt assumed the role of director of the ladies choral ensemble begun congregations into the presence of the Lord, gave them by Mary Morris at Lee, renaming them the “Ladies of Lee.” He was particularly pleased joy, and made him countless friends. to have this additional outlet for recruitment of students. He arranged most of the When World War II interrupted his music studies songs the group performed and produced at least three albums, often using his own at the Bible Training School in Sevierville, Roosevelt compositions and providing a solo or two to satisfy the requests of his supporters. again responded with music. He entertained seasick Following the Lee Singers trip to Europe under Delton Alford in 1967, Roosevelt and homesick soldiers aboard the S.S. Simmonds on was the first to take a Lee music group to the Holy Land and Hawaii, his favorite the way to the fighting fields, and he led inspirational performance destinations. music as a chaplain’s assistant in the midst of In a particularly fortuitous outcome of his responsibilities with the radio perilous duty in France and Germany. broadcast, Roosevelt teamed with Radio Program Manager Bennie Triplett and After the war, his distinctive high-tenor voice National Sunday School and Youth Director Don Aultman to form what became brought offers to perform with the Vaughn one of the most well-loved and musically accomplished singing groups of its Quartet, Smile Awhiles and other notable time, the Forward in Faith Trio—ultimately called the Ministers Trio. Bennie gospel groups. He found that the traveling Triplett, the award-winning radio speaker and widely-recognized composer sang lifestyle of the quartets didn’t compare lead. Don Aultman, a charismatic speaker, administrator, and writer, provided favorably with the stable family life now a warm baritone and played piano for the trio. The three blended voices, offered by marriage to his bride, Polly personalities, and ministries combined in a way that brought them significant Johnson Miller. Two daughters, Beverly recognition and appreciation. Their recordings and public appearances and Sondra, rounded out his family. introduced many of Roosevelt’s songs to a broader audience. Records He took his first appointment indicate that he wrote approximately 90 songs which were published in as music minister in Laurens, South over 40 songbooks. Some of his best-known are found on recordings with Carolina, later serving with Ray the Ministers Trio, Ladies of Lee, and his own solo recordings, along with Hughes, Sr. in North Chattanooga. recordings by other artists. His admirers will remember “Stretch Forth Their careers continued to intertwine, Thy hand,” “Let Brotherly Love Continue,” and “Closer to Thee.” including times when Hughes served Roosevelt remained one of Lee’s most active and successful as radio speaker, president of Lee, recruiters from the time he arrived on campus. His travels with the and general overseer of the Church Ministers Trio, Ladies of Lee, singing schools, and solo appearances of God. Roosevelt also ministered at the at major religious conferences across the nation provided the Tremont Avenue Church of God in Greenville, platform he needed to tell about the school he loved. And Lee South Carolina—the largest church in the loved him in return. In 1982, Lee College conferred upon denomination at the time. him the honorary doctorate of sacred music. His Ever the teacher, Roosevelt Miller taught untimely death in May of 1986 came within just a scores of singing schools, much of the time few weeks of his retirement. In every using the tradition-honored shape-notes commissioning service at Lee, while graduates associated with Southern Gospel music. To receive their personal Bible, signed by President Paul enhance his teaching, he compiled a manual Conn, they hear the strains of Roosevelt Miller’s best-loved song, of basic music theory, and he prepared a “I Will Follow Thee,” coming from the keyboard, and Roosevelt’s legacy booklet to utilize in teaching vocal technique continues to inspire commitment and bolster confidence as the graduate at these sessions. His humor and high energy steps into the next chapter of life. 8 TORCH // SPRING2011 9 Editor’s Note: The following article is the final Each of us in graduate education Graduate Programs Series: (most unaware), is basking in the installment in a series featuring the progress and reflected glow of Cliff Schimmels’ vision and influence. His powerful growth of the Lee University graduate program. YEAR GRADUATES Reflections notions of how education ought to be done helped shape the foundation 1998 7 on which we built this program. His 1999 3 on a Decade fingerprints are everywhere. Dr. Schimmels saw education in simple 2000 23 terms, real people helping real 2001 35 of Growth: people. In his world, people trumped policy every time. His trademark— 2002 42 A “Thank You” Note first-person brand of teaching and learning—is clearly evident in our 2003 65 By Gary Riggins, Ph.D. faculty, staff, and most importantly the 2004 67 young men and women on the other sides of our desks. 2005 80 “In His holy flirtation with the world, It all started in a conference room 2006 83 God occasionally drops a handkerchief... on the very top of Monteagle Mountain these handkerchiefs are called saints.” in 1995. In that small conference 2007 73 —Fred Buechner room, a really excited education 2008 78 In the last ten years, we have been faculty dreamed about a graduate eyewitnesses to many highs and lows in and education program that might one 2009 97 around the Lee family. All over campus we day serve maybe 20–30 students a year and 2010 106 have watched in amazement as one stately graduate perhaps 10 to 15 each year. Dr. red brick building after another sprouted Schimmels tried to help us think bigger, but TOTAL 759 out of the dirt like flowers. When we closed most of us were too conscious of our limited out the first decade of the new millennium, surroundings to dream too big. Three years Lee’s elastic campus boundaries had been earlier, Schimmels had left Wheaton College, At first, we offered only stretched to over twice their size from when an established name-brand school in Chicago, the master of education degree the decade started. These beautiful concrete where he was the superstar. To the “Why (M.Ed.) in classroom teaching. markers of unprecedented growth, like the Lee?” question, Schimmels would answer in In 1999, we added the master 4,000 plus students they serve, are indeed his Mickey Mouse voice: “Wheaton is excited of arts in teaching (M.A.T.), an impressive. In a real sense, the foundations of about where it has been; Lee is excited about Dr. Cliff Schimmels was an inspiration alternative certification program both these buildings and the lives who learn in where it’s going.” At the time though, we to hundreds of education graduates for those without teacher them have been dug out of the hard, red clay could hardly see. certification. In 2002, we added by dedicated men and women. Their blood, Schimmels tirelessly spread the gospel an educational leadership track, and finally in 2008, the sweat, and tears are reflected in our shiny of an everlasting, inclusive education in the college educational specialist degree in both classroom teaching marble hallways and in an inspired lesson on classrooms, at local churches, on national syndicated and in educational leadership. Egyptian pyramids that just “seem to come out radio shows, and in more high school gyms than any of Interestingly, less than 40 percent of our graduates of nowhere.” Sadly for us, some of those human us could count. Cliff Schimmels became the broad, warm are Lee alumni. That means that the majority of them are contractors—administrators, professors, and face of Lee. In time, we all became true believers. experiencing the Lee phenomenon for the first time—as custodians—have finally graduated, or as some When the first 11 students arrived in the fall of graduate students. This rich diversity of backgrounds and preachers would say, “Passed.” I would like to 1996, we thought we were ready. Two summers later, we faith have enriched our program and provided a practical remember one of them who is as responsible graduated seven of them, and we were off and running. laboratory to try out Cliff Schimmels’ “small world” as any architect for the shape of our graduate As pastors and bean counters know, it’s difficult to put ideas, where “no man is an island…” and “each a part programs in education. a finger on the “enrollment,” or number of people you of the main.” This talented group of men and women is The promise of January 2001 was heady. serve (teachers, like congregants, don’t attend every carrying on a tradition of compassionate excellence that America was at peace, Congress was fighting session). However, we have counted the noses of those Dr. Schimmels nurtured in us all. over what to do with a budget surplus, and we who have walked across the Conn Center Stage with a Now, once again, we are back on the mountaintop. had just marched 23 graduate-level teachers Lee University graduate degree. In the ten years since Dr. It’s still a little foggy, but from here, we can see the faint across the Conn Center stage. By the end of Schimmels left us, over 700 young energetic educators outlines of distant mountains that are truly unbelievable. that year, giants had fallen. In New York, it have “robed up.” But these cold, hard, statistical data are The haze has not completely lifted, but we know that the was bricks and mortar; on our campus it was also limited. They do indeed reflect our growth, but as Grand Designer of our collective future knows where we Dr. Cliff Schimmels. Like a good teacher, he Dr. Schimmels would have reminded us, each number are and where we are headed. What is most important— waited for the semester to end before finishing has a name, a family, and probably a student loan. Most He likes us. Once, He dropped us a handkerchief. his course the second week of May, 2001. important, each is supremely loved by the Creator who, Unlike the steel frames of the World Trade in advance, designed a work that fits only that graduate. Center, Dr. Schimmels’ influence still warms These individualized classroom work spaces are scattered, Dr. Gary L. Riggins is director of graduate programs and nurtures our community of learners. literally, around the world. for the Helen DeVos College of Education. TORCH // SPRING2011 11 C ampus NEW s

Voices of Lee Director Danny Murray Tedrick Claims discusses damage to the bus with local CBS affiliate anchor, Renee LaSalle. Miss Parade of Favorites Crown

unior Hillary Tedrick was named Campus NEW s JLee University’s Miss Parade of Favorites 2011 on November 13, 2010, at the pageant held in the Conn Center. This year’s event was the forty- eighth conducted since the anticipated campuswide event debuted in the 1962– New Miss Parade of Favorites Hillary Tedrick, right, receives 1963 year. congratulations from her predecessor, Alexandria Powell. The creative theme for this year’s pageant was “Everyday Superheroes.” “Lee’s longstanding commitment and focus on students providing service to others through the giving of their time, talents, and resources reflect an important component for developing future leaders,” said Sarah Three Arrested for Assault on Voices of Lee Bus Hartline, director of the pageant. “Without hesitation, we believe tonight’s contestants hree men were charged and arrested in late December by McMinn County, Tennessee, were selected to represent Lee because they Tauthorities in connection with a November 28, 2010, attack on a bus carrying the Voices of Lee. embody compassionate qualities.” Each of On Thanksgiving weekend, the Voices were returning from a singing engagement traveling south the 12 contestants was introduced in the on Interstate 75 in neighboring McMinn County, when a fan motor was tossed from an overpass. The program wearing a superhero outfit and object struck the driver’s side window shattering it and sending glass and the motor into the bus. their achievements were listed in the area of Voices leader, Danny Murray, said bus driver Shelton Lewis averted certain tragedy by maintaining service at Lee and at home. control of the bus as the motor came crashing through the windshield, striking and injuring Tedrick represented Sigma Nu Sigma, him. Murray said just a one-second difference in timing could have been fatal to Lewis and the Contestants and escorts pose for a and she was escorted by Jordan Combs. passengers. Lewis was treated and released from a local hospital following the 10:30 p.m. incident. postpageant group shot. She also received the talent award, and Although glass was scattered throughout the bus, no other injuries were reported Combs received the escort award. Tedrick’s McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy confirmed the arrests of Casey Thomas, 18, Barry Burbank, Maestro Bernhardt social platform was Habitat for Humanity. 20, and Jeremy Mulkey, 19, and stated the trio had been involved in two other incidents Some of her service achievements include of objects thrown from Interstate 75 overpasses. The day after the arrests, the three were New Artist-In- working in Ukrainian orphanages, building implicated in a vandalism of construction equipment at the site of homes for Habitat for Humanity, leading the new Cleveland Airport where more than $100,000 in damage was Residence worship in her youth group, assisting with inflicted on tractors and bulldozers. a dance show for Breast Cancer Awareness, The arrests came after a truck driver, whose rig was struck by an usic director and conductor and raising money for Acting on AIDS. At object several weeks following the Voices incident, was able to provide a Mof the Chattanooga Lee, Hillary is a junior history education description to McMinn County investigators and other agencies who located Symphony and Opera (CSO), Robert major and a member of Sigma Nu Sigma, a tire tracks nearby where the perpetrators allegedly parked. Bernhardt, has been named artist-in- Little Sister for Theta Delta Kappa, and is The Cleveland Daily Banner spearheaded a reward campaign which residence. Bernhardt will also serve on the Dean’s List. grew quickly to $13,500 as businesses and businessmen, as well as local as conductor of the Lee University Heather Atkins, representing Pi Kappa legislators who represent Bradley and McMinn counties, pledged support to Orchestra, the second director in the Pi, received the service award and the Kay help find those responsible for the attack on the Lee group. history of the ensemble’s existence. McDaniel Woman of Achievement award. Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland issued a statement just after the Bernhardt, who is in his The interview award went to Kayla Dodd, announcement of the reward saying, “The Voices of Lee are the greatest sixteenth season as conductor the contestant for Alpha Gamma Chi, while ambassadors any city could hope for, and it is nothing short of a miracle with the CSO, is a popular guest Katie Clinard, of Epsilon Lambda Phi, was that a tragedy was averted. We are hopeful someone will come forward with conductor with major orchestras named Miss Congeniality for the event. Voices of Lee traveled to Kona, Hawaii, Contestants were judged in several on January 27-30, 2011, where they were the information that will be able to not only solve this crime, but prevent a nationwide, including the Houston categories, including talent (25 percent), special musical guests at the Mitsubishi similar occurrence in the future, perhaps with much worse results.” Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Convention. They also ministered at Following the incident, the Voices of Lee didn’t miss a beat as they Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, interview (20 percent), academics the Hilo Church of God where Allen continued with a heavy schedule of performances, starting with a noon St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and (15 percent), service (15 percent), Townsend '00 (center) is pastor. appearance for a package of Christmas music the next day. the Boston Pops. In addition, he has served as the principal pops cocurricular activities (15 percent), and Cleveland Daily Banner Reporter Greg Kaylor contributed to this story. conductor of the Louisville Orchestra for the last 28 years. poise (10 percent). To read more, visit www.clevelandbanner.com. 12 TORCH // SPRING2011 13 Fa C ulty Fa C ts Rice Speaks at December Murray Named Rice delivers winter commencement address Commencement in the Conn Center. ormer chairman of the Board at Lee University, Darrell Distinguished FRice, addressed graduates and guests at Lee’s winter commencement exercises on Saturday, December 11, 2010. The Saturday morning event, as well as the Friday Commissioning Professor

Campus NEW s Service, was held in the Conn Center on the Lee campus. A total of 218 students received degrees during the ceremony, ean of the Helen DeVos College of including 180 who were awarded bachelor’s degrees, 28 master’s DEducation Dr. Deborah Murray has degrees, and ten educational specialist’s degrees. Six students been promoted to distinguished professor addressed their fellow graduates during the Friday night of education. The announcement was Commissioning Service. They included Kyndall Blake, Matthew made by President Paul Conn following a Greetham, Christopher Jenkins, Anna Sanchez, Ryan Stigile, and recommendation by the Board of Directors. Brittany Wesson. Music during commencement was performed “Dr. Murray has served in the Helen DeVos by the Lee University Chorale. College of Education for 30 years, since joining Earlier this year, Rice completed a twenty-four-year tenure the faculty in 1980,” Conn said. “Under her as a member of the Lee University Board of Directors, one of the leadership as dean, this program has enjoyed longest in Lee’s history. He served as vice chairman of the Board sustained success and growth, and throughout and was chairman for six years (2004–2010.) her tenure, she has set an example for all of us From a background as a church administrator and pastor, as a superb classroom teacher and mentor to Rice recently joined Children of the World Ministries (Bristol, several generations of students. We are very Tennessee) as chief financial officer. In this role, he directs the pleased that the Board has honored Dr. Murray’s day-to-day operations of the agency and travels to orphanages excellence and commitment in this way.” and children’s homes around the world. Rice is a 1976 graduate of Lee in biblical education. Over the past twenty years, Rice distinguished himself in the Church of God as a pastor in the Atlanta area and a denominational official in the Chicago area. He most recently served for twelve years as administrative bishop of the denomination’s Great Lakes Region, which includes metropolitan Chicago, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan.

Nine Faculty Granted Tenure ine members of the faculty were awarded tenure Nas recommended by the Lee University Board of Directors during their January 2011 meeting. The awardees represent a wide variety of disciplines. They include:

• Caroline Boulis, Assistant Professor of Mathematics • Ron Brendel, Assistant Moe Sargent Smith Professor of Music Carroll • Blayne Carroll, Associate Professor of Mathematics Lee’s newest alumni celebrate • Phebe Gray, Assistant their achievement. Professor of Chinese • Kim Moffett, Assistant Professor of Education • Margaret Moe, Assistant Professor of Communication • Sara Ortega, Assistant Professor of French • Jeff Sargent, Assistant Professor of Psychology • Ashley Smith, Associate Professor of Education

Boulis Gray Ortega Moffett Brendel Fa C ulty Fa C ts Sturgeon Completes Ph.D.

ichael Sturgeon, Mfaculty coordinator of instructional technology at Lee, Green recently received the Ph.D. degree

C ts Fa C ulty Fa from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville. Sturgeon earned his Named Dean of Ph.D. in education, specifically, instructional technology. Sturgeon came to Lee in School of Music 1996 and currently works with r. Bill Green, associate professor of the faculty and staff, assisting Dmusic at Lee, has been appointed in integrating technologies in Dean of Lee’s School of Music for the 2011- their practices. He also teaches 12 academic year. courses for the Communications “Our congratulations to Bill on this new Department and the Helen DeVos responsibility, and for the recognition by College of Education. Before the board of his consistent excellence since arriving at Lee, Sturgeon worked he joined the Lee faculty in 2004,” said Paul on staff at Palm Beach Atlantic Conn, president of Lee University. University. He earned an MLS from In addition to his work as an assistant Florida State University and a B.S. professor at Lee, Green also serves as from Palm Beach Atlantic College. the conductor to Lee’s University Choral Union and the University Chorale. The Choral Union is a 140-voice choir that performs with orchestra while the Chorale is a select 42-voice ensemble presenting Melton Elected VP of Songer Earns Doctor of Arts choral literature from all periods. Green is responsible for repertoire, rehearsal, National Group oralee Songer, performance and evaluation of both groups. assistant professor Green’s responsibilities on campus r. J. Matthew Melton, dean of the L of music at Lee University, are not unique to the School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences and D recently earned her doctor however. He is also a Gateway instructor professor of communications, was elected of arts degree from Ball State with First Year Programs, participates in second vice president of the Religious University in Muncie, Indiana. the Faith Learning Institute and serves as a Communication Association (RCA) at their Dr. Songer joined Lee’s new faculty mentor. annual meeting last November. The RCA School of Music faculty in Off campus, Green has held the title met in San Francisco as part of the larger the fall of 2009 as a lecturer of Artistic Director for Choral Arts of National Communication Association in music. She teaches voice Chattanooga since 2004. The ensemble of Conference that draws about 3,000 and directs the Ladies of professionally trained singers performs choral communications professionals and scholars Lee vocal ensemble. Prior to masterpieces and contemporary literature. from around the world. teaching at Lee, Songer was a In 2006, Green received his Doctor The RCA is an academic society where guest lecturer at Linyi Normal of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting participants are interested in the study University in Shandong, China. degree from the University of Kentucky. of the various aspects of public religious She also served as adjunct Green’s education experience began at Lee communication. Among its members are faculty at Anderson and Taylor University when he earned his Bachelor’s teachers, students, clergy, broadcasters, and Universities in Indiana. of Music Education, with a vocal emphasis, other scholars and professionals who share a In addition to her in 1981. From there, he continued to earn common interest in religious speech, media, doctorate, she earned a master his Masters of Music in Choral Conducting performance, and other communication. of music degree in vocal from Georgia State University in 1984. Melton’s acceptance of the nomination performance from Ball State Green replaces Dr. Stephen Plate, who for second vice president entails an eventual University in 2006 and a resigned to pursue other options. Plate served succession to president of the organization in bachelor of music degree from as dean since 2002, a period described by Dr. three years. Taylor University in 2004. Conn as a period “of growth and excitement in the School of Music.”

16 TORCH // SPRING2011 17 DONOR LIST Robin and Stephanie Taylor Paul and Carmelita Walker Timothy Hill Grady Townsend Mary Walkins Sean and Erin Holland Boyd and Carolyn Williams Byron and Candice Deryle Holloway John Youngblood Whittington Morris Holloway Mark and Sandra Kay Williams Harvey Hudson Alumni Give in Record G. Warren Wilson Kevin and Andrea Hudson William and Lindsey Jaber $1,000-$1,999 Douglas Jackson Gloria J. Allen Katie Johnson Andy and Laura Anderson $500-$999 Judy Kahoe Numbers in 2010 Donald and Winona Aultman Ty Abernathy Jeff Kallay Every year Torch releases a list of those who have given so generously through the year to support Donald Bodine Dustin Adkison Kristin Kerley Lee University. Gloria Brownlee Delton and Mynra Alford DeWayne and Jane Knight “Thank you for showing generosity and commitment to your alma mater through your Chris and Angie Conine Virgil T. Allen Karen LaBelle philanthropy,” said Dr. Jerome Hammond, vice president for university relations. “Your support helps Larry Crooms Carol Anderson Herb Lackey sustain the Lee community that educated and nurtured you as a student.” Bryan Croyle Phillip and Marlena Barber William and Angela Lamb In 2010 alumni giving to the university was strong in all areas. The following report highlights Michael and Wynelle Ellis Jack Barron R. Michael Landers alumni giving across the university, including the Alumni Fund, endowed scholarships, campaign Gayle Gallaher Betty Benefield David Lauster commitments, and affinity groups. Donations of $25 or more are listed, with an aggregate total of Lynn Gilbert Jim and Carolyn Bilbo Nolen Lee $3,444 in gifts received under $25. Duane and Candace Goff Mary Charles Blair Al and Gail Lemmert “Perhaps as impressive as the final dollar amount was the wide participation from all alumni Robert and Wanda Griffith Jerome and Sandi Boone J. Adam and Rachel Lowe generations,” Hammond continued. “Such a broad range of support strengthens our confidence that Craig Hagmaier Kevin and Kim Brooks Joshua Lynch Lee’s future is very bright. Thank you for your generous giving to Lee University.” Hugo and Letha Hammond Gene and Pamela Browning Zandra MacDonald James and Sharon Harper Barbara Buckner Harry Mann Sunshine Hollowell Jim and Doris Burns David May Suzanne Hamid Holt Robert (Bob) Burris Karen May Mark and Beverly Johnson James and Genie Byrd Barbara McCullough Katherine Johnson Larry and Cheri Carpenter Kay McDaniel Andrew and Esmerelda Lee O. Wayne and Carolyn Ashley and Mitzi Mew Ollie and Glena Lee Chambers Noretta Medford TOTAL ALUMNI GIVING: Chuck and Debbie Lovelace William Colter Matthew Miller T.L. and Mildred Lowery Brian and Kelly Conn Matthew and Kelley Mondi Ronald and Lynda Martin DeSha Conn Mickey and Donna Moore Dwayne and Shari McLuhan Ferrell Cornutt Rickie and Jean Moore Carolyn Medlin Roger Courson Danny Moore Jeremy and Erika Moore Rolando and Ruth Cuellar Louis Morgan $513,307.69 John O'Bannon Mike and Syndee Daugherty Max and JoAn Morris Cary Odom Robert and Pat Daugherty Jonathan Morrison Lawrence Owens Alan Dean George Nerren Mary Painter Anthony Deaton Dean Norton Sharon Philpot Randolph Dillingham Helen Obenchain-Clark Earl Tapley Murl and Carolyn Dirksen Taz Randles Thomas Doolittle Duane and Elizabeth Pace $5,000+ Phillip and Dale Thomas William and Nelda George Donald and Jean Bowdle Gary and Anita Ray Penny Edwards Kelvin and Deborah Page Donald and Jackie Walker Joseph and Julie Giove Charles Burns Milton and Lois Riley Cameron and Donna Fisher Thomas Pike Claude and Camilla Warren Nadine Goff Herb and Hariett Cannon Kermit Robertson Mary Fisher J. Dudley Pyeatt Clint and Glenda Weinert Jerome and Vanessa Hammond Patricia Carroll Kenneth Robertson Robert and Kim Fisher Richard Rawlings James and Allene Winters JoAnn Higginbotham Raymond and Joan Conn Grey and Linda Robinson Autumn Fitch Barry and Iris Ray Dale and Brenda Hughes April Durand Bob and Melinda Rodgers Lloyd Frazier Samuel Robeff Donna Maynard Levoy Hathcock Veva Rose Christy Fretwell Donald Rowe Alan and Patricia McClung Bill and Janie Higginbotham Heather Ryerson Matthew Gambill Helene Rowe $2,000-$4,999 Clark and Sarah Medlin David Smartt Christopher Gee Bob and Carol Johnson Ken and Judy Beard Marcia Rucks Byron and Lisa Medlin Mary Schimmels Ted and Judy Gee Randy and Cyndi Joiner Steve and Polly Black Jim and Sue Sharp Rayford Miller Mark Smiling Ann German Walt and Tammie Mauldin Ofelia Bobo Bill and Eleanor Sheeks Benjamin and Carmen Perez Bedford and Willa Lynn Smith G. Matthew Glass Don and Renea Medlin Paul and Darlia Conn Thomas Shirley Robert Perry JoAnn Squires Dan and Vicki Glasscock Bradley and Melissa Moffett Bruce and Denise Conn Bill and Lenae Simmons Thomas Rhodes Francis Thomas Robert and Cheryl Graham Virginia Peters Jeff and Anita Conn Henry and Betty Smith Darrell and Marsha Rice Joshua Thomas Bill and Twyla Green Joshua and Dianna Puhr Phil and Tonya Cook Jack Souther Jeff and Angie Rodgers Vivian Turpin Ingrid Hart Wanda Rice Allen Copeland J. David Stephens Darrell Spell W. Edward Tyner Michael and Angela Hayes Claire Sanger Robert and Kim Daugherty Chloe Stewart Tab Statum Lamar and Vickie Vest S. Allan Hill Marty Smith Paul and Kelly DeLaLuz 18 TORCH // SPRING2011 19 DONOR LIST Hoyt and Blanche Stone Robin Cole Horace Allen Rudell Bloomfield Tonya Courson Rudy Felton H. Lynn and Mary Ruth Bryan and Tracilyn Cook Carl and Jewel Allen Garold D. Boatwright Tina Cowart Melinda Filman Stone Thomas Courson Alethea Allen Michael Boland Cheryl Crauswell Sylvia Fincher H. Edward Stone T. Russell Delatour Douglas Allen Kenneth Bolin Calida Crawford Robin Finley T. La-Juan Stout Patricia Formby Darleen Allen Jason Bowers Judith Cripps Lauretta Fisher Cole and Ashley Strong Craig Gray Danielle Allen Leigh Ann Boyd Richard Croffut Elsie Flinton George Summers Michael Harden Jimmy Allen Jean Boyd Carrie Cross Glenda Floyd D ONOR L IST James Swilley Larry Hardwick Nancy Allgood Carolyn Braddy Miriam Cross Ellis H. Ford Priscilla Tarpley Gary Hawkins Lorraine Alton Fred Brannen April Cross Jon Forehand Chris Taylor Wilma Horton J. Don Amison Lowell Brannen James W. Cross Peggy Foster Ernest Thomas Lloyd Koester Susan Anderson Michael Brantley James Crouch Christian Fox Dewayne and Cathy Wayne Kreider Jonathan Arant Dino Bridges Cheryl Crowe Edith Frazier Thompson Vincent Krivda Wayne Arant Jack Bridges Luauna Cummings Janet Fred Glenn Thompson David LaBine Karen Archer John Briggs Susanna Custer Clara Fulks Linette Armstrong Daniel Brooks John Daniel Margaret Gaines R. Theo Arnett Renee Brown James Daugherty Russell Gann David Arnn Melody Browning Micholas Davis Stephanie Gates We Need Your Contact Info! Terri Arnold Judy Brunhuber Sheron Davis Gayle Gentry This year the alumni office has as a top priority updating Dorothy Arnold Sarah Bumps Burke Davis John Gentry alumni information. At every turn, we’ll be asking alumni Ronnie Aultman C. Irvin Burris Carole Day Tony Giannourakis to please send us their contact information: address, phone Adrion Baird Isaac Burrows Barbara DeLay Jim Gibson numbers, email addresses, blog sites, Twitter accounts— James Baldree Clyne Buxton Robert Debelak Steven Gibson everything! We’ve made updating your contact information Elizabeth Ball Bradley Caddell Michael DelBonis Betsy Gilbert easy! Just visit the “Alumni Update” page on the Web site Joanne Ball Amber Caldwell Gerald Dennis Regina Gillett www.leeuniversity.edu/alumni, or send an email to mmew@ Winston Ball Erin Campbell Vicki Dennison Donald Goff leeuniversity.edu, or give Mitzi Mew a call at 1-800-LEE-9930, Connie Bancroft Will and Andrea Campbell James Dickens Donald Goodrum option 6. Sallie L. Bannister Allison Campbell Christopher Doan James Graham Robert Barchers Kaye Campbell Robert Barnes Dale E. Cannada Michaela Barno Pamela Capps Michael Barton Tracey Carlson David and Angie Tilley Lisa Long Era Bateman Charles Carr Bennie Triplett Guy and Lena Marley “Like” Lee University Alumni on Facebook Charles Bates Dara Carroll Nate and Stacey Tucker Rebecca Mauldin D.Keith Bates Milton Carter Brahton Vorariskul Marjorie McCulloch or Susan Battle Clifford Casey Jayson and Arlyne VanHook Gordon Miller Merna Bawel Bonnie Cason Matthew and Alison Warren Jerry Miller June Beadle Thomas Cason Follow @LeeUAlumni on Twitter! Clayton and Linette Watson Stephanie Pirkle Emmitt Beall Paul Caudill Michael and Janine Wheat Mauldin Ray Dorothy Bearden Adam Cava Stan Whitmire Gary and Jodi Riggins Douglas Beatty Paula Caylor Norman Jerald Wilson Earl Rowan David H. Beatty Twila Chambers Dan Winters Frank Shroyer Carol Beaty Brandon Chatfield F. Lorraine Wooley Vimal Shyamji Drina "Dee" Beeman Sarah Chen Vanessa Doorasamy Ted Gray Cherrie Yother Arthur Michael Smith Sam and Susan Belisle Alva Jean Chesser Ronald Dorris David and Kendra Gray Joel Stacey Louise Bell Merland Christian Ronald Dotson Andrew Gregory Bernard Stansky Christopher Bender Kevin Christian Donald Douglas Willie Gregory Vince and Tena Stone Richard Bennett Linda Clark Clark Dowdy Claudette Griffin $300-$499 Willadean Tapley Kenneth Bess Bobbie Clarke Jeremy Dukes Sherrill Griffin Shana Acray Vanessa Torrence Wesley Biddy Carolyn Clifton Jennifer Dyson David Griffith French and Frances Robert West Paul Bishop Lynne Cline M. Linda Ebrite Karla Griggs Arrington Alan and Kim Wheeler David Bishop Fred Cody Evaline Echols Chad Grisham Kenneth and Lajuana Atkins B.H. Williams Jeffrey Bartels Vickie Bivens John Cody Rodney Elkins John Guarneri Blanton Bendall M. Virginia Bivens James Coffelt Charles Elliott Cecil Guiles Judy Biebel Jennifer Black Melissa Cohrs Marvin Ellis Rhonda Guinn Keven Bowdle $25-$299 Lurline Blackellar Bobby Collins Charles Elrod Hilda Guthrie Edwin Brooks Wanda Abbott Debra Black-Metcalf Sarah Colonna James Endecott John M. Haddock Carolyn Cagle Kathryn Abbott Andrew Blackmon Philip Conn G. Reggie Erwin Scott Hager Glenda Cantrell William Abbott Gayle Blackwood Michael Cooper Danny Fainter Arlin Hale Bruce Chaplin Andrew Akhdary Brian Blankenhorn Wilmetta Copus Paul Farley William Hale Kjerstin Ciociola Nancy Alford Kelly Blay Daniel Couch Jesse Farley 20 TORCH // SPRING2011 21 DONOR LIST DeWayne Hamby J. Wesley Jarman James D. Lyda Daphne Joan Hamilton Danny "Skip" Jenkins Gary Lynn Teresa Hamm Heather Jenkins Lori Maciak Alumni Events Paul Hammonds James Jent Emily Madden For those living in the Cleveland area, we are planning an alumni get-together each month. We’re Derek Hamons Mickey Jett Josué Madera calling it “Clevelanders, etc.” These events will range in size and type, but will always include fun! Lynn Hancock Anthony Johns Steve Madison We’re just looking for any reason to get together. James D. Hanson B.J. Johnson Karen Malik We’re also planning six at-large alumni events this year. We may be having an event in your area, so D ONOR L IST Evan Harder Johnny Johnson Joyce Martin stay tuned. Harvey Harkins Jeremiah Johnson James Martin Whenever a choir or Lee group is in your area, we’ll try to let you know. It’s always a good excuse Philip Harmeson Audrey Johnson N.D. Martin for an impromptu alumni gathering. Bonnie Harmeson Joseph Johnson Jeremy Mauldin If you live away from Cleveland and would like to host another event in your area, please contact us Wayne Harmon Anne Johnson Candice Mauldin at [email protected]. Delton Harne Blake Joiner Angela Mauldin Brian Harris Tera Joseph Mildred Maupin Cheryl Hartgraves H. James Justice Aubrey Maye Joe Hatcher Carolyn Kehrli Beverly Maze Sharon Hays Tommy Keller Dean McAlister Cecilia Hebbard Lucille Kelly Glendon McAlister April 29-30, 2011: Kathryn Heid Joanna Kesner R. Terrell McBrayer Wayne Heil Jeffrey Kidd Ronald McCane Pasta Pig-Out @ Country Music Marathon Sharon Hensley Terry Kile Anna McClinton On Friday, April 29, Lee will host the fifth annual “pasta pig-out” at Buca di Beppo restaurant in Nancy Heron D. Clay Kile Grant McClung Nashville, Tennessee. This perennial gathering of alumni runners, which takes place the night before the Robert Herron LeRoy "Andy" Killman Betty R. McCoin Country Music Marathon, has quickly become one of the most popular alumni gatherings in the country. Ruby M. Hewett Darrell Kilpatrick Hunter McCord “In just four years, it has gone from a handful of alums meeting for pizza to a restaurant full of Kenneth Hickman Harry Kimbleton Jennifer McCracken runners all laughing and telling their ‘war stories,’” explains Mitzi Mew, director of Alumni Relations. Will Higginbotham James King Roger McCracken “We nonrunners enjoy it too,” she adds. Peggy Hill Derrick Kinsey Thomas McCranie Alumni who preregister for this event receive a “goodie bag” which includes race information, Sandra Hilt Linda Knabb Jennifer McDow water, power bar, and a running shirt sponsored by People for Care and Learning (PCL), a nonprofit Alvin Hitchcock Donald Koon Tanner McFall humanitarian organization headed by Lee alum Fred Garmon ’80. “We are so proud to partner with Hugh Allan Hodges Kimberly Kraft Amy McGrath PCL for this event,” Mitzi says. “Not only is Fred an alum, but the mission of PCL is something we’re so James Hodges Glen Kramer Hilton McIlwain pleased to promote.” For more information about this event, contact the alumni office at 423-614-8316 Myrna Holland Charles Kuhlman J. Angeline McMullin or email [email protected] L. Renee Holman Howard Kuhns Linda McNabb Benjamin Holmes Ronald Kuhns Larry McQueen Kimberly Holt Melissa Kuubenome Perry Mears Russell Honeycutt H. Lebron Lackey Ann Metcalf Rebecca Hood Doretta Lacy David Miller Donald Hood Perry E. Lamey Lloyd Miller Larry Hoover Jimmy Lancaster Jeremy Miller Ruby Hoover Johnny Landreth T.J. Millican Brenda Hopkins Sara Landrum Julia F. Milligan Novella Hopkins P. Renee Lastra Donna Milliner Jason Hopkins Douglas Laughridge Erskine Ryan Mink Dennis Horst Elizabeth Lauster Wanda Minks Robert Hoyt Keith LeCroy Annette Mitchell James Hubbard Timothy Lee Minerva"Marnie" Mitchell Victor Hubert Mary Lee Brad Mizer Terry Huey Dewey Lemons Shalanda Mohan Ashley Huffstetler Wanda LeRoy H.Rick Moore Ray Jr. Hughes Lorianne Libby Paula Moore Ray Hughes Ruth Lindsey Joy Moore May 2011: Roy Humphrey Stephen Little Jason Moore Sonjia Hunt Dennis Livingston Philip Morehead “Picnic on the Lawn” Keith Hutchinson John Lombard David Morgan Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer with a family picnic and movie! For those who can be Ramona Hyberger Jason Wade Lombard James Reid and Sharon Morgan on campus in front of the Alumni Relations offices, we’ll set up a monster-size movie screen and have Lillian Hyre Edwin Long Philip Morris a picnic! For dinner, we ask everyone to bring a side dish, and Lee will provide the meat and drinks. Margaret Ingram John Lookabaugh Sharon Morris Bring a chair or blanket, and let’s have a picnic on the lawn. For the dish sign-up, go to Jessica Insco J. David Looney James Muncy http://www.leeuniversity.edu/alumni and click on “Picnic on the Lawn.” More details to come. Diana Jackson Erwin Lowe Betty Munn Darrell Jacox Donald Lowery Steven Napierkowski 22 TORCH // SPRING2011 23 DONOR LIST Bertha Nettles Teresa Pope Michael Ryder Together the set showcases the development of Lee Ray and Pamela Newton Jack Pope Joyce Samples Alumni Mugs Chronicle College and Lee University through annual fund themes, G. Don Nicely Dorene Powell Gary Sams capital campaign slogans, and building depictions. Cindy Niemeyer Sue Powell Ray H. Sanders Last 25 Years For the first three years, the mugs simply identified Virginia Nolivos Donald Powers Charles Sargent Lee, the flame logo, and date. In 1989, the alumni office Peter Novack R. C. Purnell Jeffrey Sargent Lee alumni and friends who have been faithful attached a theme to the annual fund drive, and for the Elizabeth Nuñez James Prichard Alan Schacht donors to the Lee University Annual Alumni Fund have next 15 years, the mug designs carried the theme logos. D ONOR L IST Terry R. O'Bannon Matthew Quesenberry Christopher Schall been able to amass a substantial collection of coffee Since 2004, the mugs Nancy O'Bannon W. C. Ratchford Robert Schlueter mugs; a collection now 25 years old. have featured Randall O'Bannon Wanda Ramsey Peter Shaida Before he became president in August 1986, part of illustrations of James D. O'Bannon David W. Ray Roland Sharp Paul Conn’s portfolio as vice president for institutional campus buildings Annie O'Brien Jimmy Ray Richard Shelton advancement was alumni affairs. In an effort to boost and landmarks with James Odom Sherry Reece Donald Shoemaker alumni giving and as a small token of appreciation, Conn the exception of Mark Odom Jason Reeves Ronald P. Shue authorized the creation of a commemorative mug which 2007, which was a Michael O'Donell Robert Reffner Wallace Sibley would be available only to those who supported the commemorative mug Peggy Olson Maria Catejon and John and Kathryn Simmons AAF. Known on campus for his for the Press Toward Marilyn O'Steen Gregor Reindl Betty Simons unique collection of coffee mugs the Mark capital Jim Osterman Helen Rester Ida Simpson and his love for the beverage, a campaign. Over the Ancil Overbey Adam Reuss Shirley Simpson coffee mug was an easy choice last quarter century, Terry B. Owens Shawn Reuss Velma Fay Skinner for Conn. the AAF coffee mugs Robert Pace Richard Reynolds Joyce Slater When he became president, have also been of a Victor Pagan Eurith Rice Daryl Smallwood the unique, one-of-a-kind wide variety of shapes, 2011 annual mugs continued and textures, colors, sizes, and 1986 have lived on until today. unique handle designs. Inaugural year (no theme) Big 80’s Group Meets Again! Pull out the Member's Only jacket, grab your shoulder pads and mousse up that hair - it's time for another Lee Big 80's Gathering! Mark your calendar and save the date: Saturday, April 30, 7-10 p.m. Big 80s Social Gathering/Mixer. If you graduated, attended, taught or worked at Lee College at any time during the Big 80's decade, please accept this invitation. Location is 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 805 City Club - Midtown, Atlanta. No theme No theme Seventy and Soaring Roots and Wings Catch the Vision The Future is Now As long as you’re in town, be sure to catch the Lee Singers, Sunday, May 1, at Mount Paran Central for the 11:45 a.m. service. Luncheon immediately following for all alumni. If you plan to attend the luncheon, please RSVP to [email protected] or call 1-800-533-9930, option 6. Details and RSVP for the Big 80’s Event at on.fb.me/gcTMNN

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 The Excellence Continues Creating the Future Beyond Your Imagination Find Us Faithful Power of the Dream Step by Step Kelly Painter Mickey Rice Nellon Smith Mary Pangle Mildred Richardson Dorothy Smith Keith Parks Rochelle Riggs T. Shane Smith Russell Parson Lester Robbins Sherman Smith James Patterson Jean Roberts W. Ashley Smith Ernest Pennington Kellie Roberts A. Nathan Smith Keith Pennington Jeffrey Robinson R. Wendell Smith Marlin Petersen William Roebuck Duane Smock 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Go the Distance Reaching New Heights For Such a Time as This When You Believe We Are Lee Student Union Cupola Lillian Peterson Jean Roberts Sue Snyder Donna Petras Delores Rogan David Sosby Randall Phillips Jon Rogers Cathy Standefer Johnna Phillips Glennis Rogers George Starr Donna Phillips Mark Rogers Jerry Steele Ann Pinder Florine Roop Randall Stephens Ronald Pitts Regina Rudd Kenneth Stephens Dianna Platt Suzette Russell Edna Stephens Michael Plumley Emily Russell Harold W. Stevens 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 24 DeVos Humanities Building Paul Conn Student Union Press Toward the Mark Clock Tower School of Religion Math and Science Complex sports Shelia Stewart ee junior Arlene Ferreira was named a first-team John Stewart LNAIA All-American after leading the Lady Flames Nicole Stieffenhofer New Weblog Will Showcase Volleyball to a remarkable 39-1 season and a second straight Fab Four Mark Stocks appearance in the national tournament. Helen Stockton Alumni Experiences “Arlene is well deserving of First Team,” said Lee Head Coach Alfred "Ted" Stone From building water sheds in Afghanistan to developing microbusinesses Team Andrea Hudson. “She had an excellent year, both offensively and Stephanie Stone defensively. She excelled at the national tournament making the

D ONOR L IST among fishermen in Cambodia, Lee University alumni are doing unique and Pamela Stott amazing works around the world, and a new Web site set to launch in March all-tournament team, as well.” The Lady Flames were defeated by Randall Stripling will be chronicling these experiences. The brainchild of faculty members Dr. Finishes Columbia (Mo.) in the semifinal round of the tournament staged in Angela Stutz Carolyn Dirksen and Dr. Megan Moe, the goal of the Web site is to provide Sioux City, Iowa. Deborah Suhm current students with examples of Lee graduates who are working and living In addition to Ferreira, senior Kayla Carlisle and sophomore Betty Sumner outside the norm. Stellar Valquiria Caboclo were both named Honorable Mention. This is a Charles Sutton The Web site will be produced in the form of a blog and will be updated repeat performance for Carlisle, as she was an Honorable Mention Janese Swift on a regular basis. Different alumni will each write an entry that will be posted selection last season. As a freshman in 2009, Caboclo was a third- Lori Swilley along with contact information, so current students can communicate with the team selection. Terry Swiney individuals directly. Season “I am extremely excited that we had three players on the All- Joe Taylor According to Dirksen, the point of the Web site is to help students see the American team this year. Because of the system we run, a Harriet Taylor path between their college experiences and a unique career. “Many of our lot of players get attempts,” added Hudson. “Kayla and Mary Taylor students want to do something other than a typical nine-to-five job,” Dirksen Val (Caboclo) both had great hitting and blocking William "Al" Taylor says, “but they may not know how to get there from here.” She hopes that in years, so it was great to see them both as a part of Reba Terry the future, students who were inspired by this blog will have their own unique the honorable mention team.” Stephan Thayer stories to post. The Lady Flames were ranked No.1 in the Mark Thomas Moe points out that another important aspect of the new Web site is NAIA this season for the first time in program Linda Kay Thompson to help students connect their service-learning experience with the outside history, holding the top position from November C. Manning Thornton world. “At Lee, we have a great focus on benevolence and service while we’re 2 until the NAIA National Championship. They Larry and Janice Timmerman here,” says Moe, “but we want people to know that it doesn’t have to stop also captured the regular season and tournament Tim Todd when you graduate. Many people find that they want to make serving a major championship of the Southern States Athletic Bernice Torres part of their life’s work.” Conference. Anthony Tortomasi The Web site will go public in late March and will be accessible through Douglas W. Tourgee the Lee University home page. Any alumni that feel their current work could be Margaret Turner an asset to the Web site may contact Dr. Megan Moe in the Communications Benny Turner Department at [email protected]. Betty Turner Roxanne Tyson Adam and Rachel Tyson Richard Ussery Sherry West Jeanne Wood Jenny Varner Charity Westervelt Bernice Woodard Jim Veenstra Cynthia Weyant Ed Wooden Roberto Vigo Joni Whetstone John Hilger Wynkoop Roland Vines Eric Whipple Peggy Young S. Micah Voraritskul Fred Whisman Jan Zeigler Jeannie Vorbeck Robin White Ashlee Waddle William Whitener Brenda Walker Marcus Whitfield Gifts under $25: Timothy Walker Mark and Lorri Wickam $3,444 Suzanne Wallace Fred Wiechmann Elias Wangaard Mary Williams Horace Ward Edna Williams David Ward J. Dwayne Williamson Mary Ann Warren Douglas Wilson Judy Warrington Dewey R. Wilson Justin Washington C. Frederick Wilson Fred Watson Willa Wilson Ann Blair Watson Shawn Wilson Bill Watson Cailin Wilson Sandra Webb Jennifer Winne Hugh Webb Bradley Winters Mickey Webb William Winters Charles Weir Lavon P. Wisher Robert Wendell Brandon Wood 26 sports Cunningham Lady Flames Get Three-Peat; Cunningham goes for Achten Named NAIA National Player of the Year Dunk Lands on another slam dunk.

or the third consecutive year, the Lee ESPN2 FUniversiity Lady Flames soccer team brought home the NAIA National Championship trophy. he majority of sports enthusiasts will quickly In addition, Lee’s junior-forward Jamie Achten Ttell you that watching a dunk by a talented has been selected as the 2010 NAIA Women’s Soccer basketball player is no different than a home run in baseball or a touchdown pass in football. Player of the Year after leading the Lady Flames to There are always exceptions, and Lee University’s their third straight title. Senior Samantha Hare joined Larriques (Rico) Cunningham brings a different level of Achten as first-team NAIA All-Americans. dunk to the game. His rim-bender on Dec. 7 against Freed- With Achten and Hare directing the pace, the Hardeman University appeared on ESPN2 SportsNation the Lady Flames defeated Hastings (Neb.) 3-0 in the following evening. Later in the show, it was pitted against an championship game last December. In five games NBA highlight and put to a vote by the viewers. Even though the played at the national tournament in Decatur, Ala., the NBA dunker was picked, the hosts selected Larriques’ dunk Achten scored four goals and assisted on four others. as the best. Hare stepped up and tallied four goals in the tourney. Jeff Salyer, Lee’s assistant director of video production and Achten is the second three-time All-American in producer of Inside Lee Basketball, said dunking exhibitionist Team Lee’s history, joining Janaina Novaes (2005—2007) and Flight Brothers also picked up Rico's dunk for their YouTube page is the second Lady Flame to be named Player of the and helped him get it on SportsNation. According to Salyer, the dunk Year. has received over 40,000 hits. Sophomore Clair Lanter, freshmen Katrine Earlier in the year, Lee’s Johnny Godette (6-foot-4) appeared on Korsgaard, and Ashley Aragona were named second- ESPN when he dunked over a 7-footer from Bluefield College. Godette team All-Americans. has been featured by Team Flight Brothers on YouTube. Slam magazine Also for the third straight year, the Lee University and Dime magazine are running with the current video. The dunks women’s soccer team was honored at the annual from both of the Lee players can be viewed on YouTube by typing “Lee Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame awards banquet and University Dunks” in the search line. induction ceremony on Friday, February 11, at the Lee Head Coach Tommy Brown has been working with college Renaissance Hotel in Nashville. athletes for over 13 years. He calls the 6-foot-5 Cunningham the most The Lady Flames were joined by two other athletic guy he has ever coached. “We take so much of what he does in NAIA national championship teams—Union practice for granted,” said Brown. “He hasn’t realized just how good he University, women’s basketball and Cumberland can be. He is something special.” University, baseball. Cunningham played high school ball at Franklin County (Ga.). He was only about 5-foot-10 during his first two years of high school and did not make Jamie Achten was named NAIA the varsity basketball team until his junior year. During his senior year, Franklin Player of the Year. County placed second in the region tournament. His club was eliminated in the The Lady Flames celebrate their third second round of the state playoffs to the state’s top-ranked club. It was during his straight national championship; senior year that the remarkable leaping ability of the slender athlete began to grab headlines and most of those did not come on the hardwood. “I was playing around (dunking) with some other guys in the gym,” he said. “Our track coach saw us playing and asked me to come out for the team.” A couple of months later Larriques Cunningham was the Georgia Class AAA high jump champion with an incredible leap of 6-feet-10-inches. Before coming to Lee, Cunningham played two years of basketball at Roane State Community College. He averaged almost 18 points per game, but he was still a long way from reaching the “special” category. “I have never really worked on jumping,” he confessed. “I could always run fast and jump. It is exciting to dunk, and it does give me a good feeling.” Cunningham says he has plenty of dunks remaining for Lee fans, but his main objective is helping his teammates finish the regular season strong and make another solid showing in the national tournament. “When we are finished, I’d like to go overseas and play,” he said. “The Team Flight Brothers have been writing to me, but I’m hoping to get an opportunity to play pro basketball.” As of March 1, the Flames had a record of 22-7. 28 TORCH // SPRING2011 29 eeking a fifth straight appearance in the NAIA College sports Paul Furey SWorld Series, the Lee baseball team is off to a quick Baseball start, owning a 15-5 record as of March 1. Coach Mark Brew has scheduled 21 nonconference games before his Flames to Lead head into Southern States Athletic Conference competition Team on March 4, hosting Emmanuel College. Men’s Soccer “Preparation has been a challenge this year with the inconsistent weather,” said Brew, who is in his aul Furey has been selected Seeking fifth season of directing the successful Lee program. Pas the new head men’s soccer “It is always a challenge in January and early coach at Lee University. The official February. However, our turf-field facility has been a announcement was made by Lee Fifth World huge advantage and has allowed us to be adequately President Dr. Paul Conn and Athletic prepared defensively. Director Larry Carpenter the last week The Lee staff likes where the team is of February. Furey has served as the Series currently. “We are working hard and improving men’s soccer coach at Mount Vernon on a daily basis,” the coach noted. “Our pitching Moyo Headed Nazarene University (Ohio) for the past 20 years. should be one of the strengths of this team. I “I believe Coach Furey has the experience, the gifts, and the leadership style that Appearance really like our depth on the mound, and we to National will take us to a new level in men’s soccer,” Conn said in a statement. “He not only have sent several people to the mound early. knows soccer, but also he understands young athletes, and he is a perfect fit for the “On defense, we are solid with good Training Center academic and spiritual culture of our campus. I am thrilled he is joining us.” defenders at all positions, but our depth fter serving as head Carpenter noted, “I’ve never seen this many quality applicants for one does pose some concern. We really need Acoach for the Lee coaching position, and the task of narrowing it down and making the final to stay healthy. Offensively, we have a University men’s soccer decision was extremely difficult. In the end I feel we have someone who will good blend of speed, left-handed and program for the past nine right-handed hitters—guys who have lead our men’s program to the next level and hopefully enjoy the same type of The Flames hopes to be celebrating years, Henry Moyo has success as the women.” already shown they can hit with some accepted a position with the when tournament time rolls around “I’m very excited and honored to be joining the Lee University family,” said again in May. power. We believe we have an exciting National Training Center in Furey. “Lee has a great reputation for their overall athletic program in the NAIA. It’s squad to watch.” Clermont, Fla. my goal to have the men’s soccer team among the NAIA elite and join in the great Moyo served as assistant success the women’s program has experienced.” coach and head women’s Furey brings an impressive list of credentials to his new position. He has posted coach for three years before over 250 career wins (252-165-32) and his 2008 Cougars reached the NAIA National taking over the men’s Tournament Final Four. His 2009 squad was ranked No. 3 nationally by the NAIA. position in 2002. Under his Furey was named the NAIA Great Lakes Regional Coach of the Year in 2008 and direction, the Flames posted the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association Coach of the Year in 2000. His 2008 team a record of 110-67-10, made also claimed the NAIA Nels Dahlquist Scholarship Award, and the Cougars were four trips to NAIA National presented the Conference Fair Play Award (2002, 2005, and 2006). Tournament, and posted a “I’m grateful to Dr. Conn, (Larry) Carpenter, and the hard work of the Search new season record for wins Committee for demonstrating the faith in me to lead the men’s soccer program to (20-5) in 2005. national prominence, while always maintaining the values and Christian character Conn had nothing but important to Lee University,” said Furey. praise for the coach. “Henry On his profile, Furey lists his values as being highly dedicated, loyal, strong Moyo is a class act. There is family values, and integrity, as well as his Christian character which integrates his no finer individual anywhere, faith into his coaching and striving for excellence on and off the playing field. and we have all enjoyed working with him. The athletes who are going to be working with him in his new position are very fortunate. Moyo said presiding over the soccer program has been challenging, exciting and at times difficult. “But, throughout my tenure at Lee, I’ve constantly been sustained by the brilliance and commitment of the coaching colleagues I’ve had the honor to serve with.”

30 ery few NAIA schools, if any, play a tougher preconference than Coach VEmily Russell and her softball Lady Flames. The veteran leader has her RuSSeLL reasons, and to this point in her career, they have paid off. Lee golfer Tyler Smith is eyeing a “I always put together the toughest schedule possible,” admitted Russell. “It berth in the national sports is kind of a trial by fire. I think we should start and be ready to go from day tournament. Packs one. It motivates our preseason workouts and practices. I also like putting the team in tournament settings.” For the past two seasons, the Lee softball staff has been very comfortable, Softball knowing they had one of the top pitchers on their side. With Johana Gomez watching from the sidelines, how does Russell expect to replace her? “You don’t replace a player like Johana,” she replied. Johana is one of Schedule a kind and a very special talent. We will change as a team without a player like her, but each year the team changes and faces different obstacles and challenges. This is one of ours this year. We are returning a very talented sophomore class that is accustomed to winning. We hope that will take us a long way, combined with the new freshmen, experienced upperclassmen, returnees, and transfers.” In analyzing the 2011 squad, Russell added, “Early on, it appears we are going to be a good hitting team. From what we saw in the fall season and to this point, offense will be our strength. We have added a few more strong hitters, and we will need everyone from 1-to-9 in the lineup contributing. We have a lot of experience, and I think that will serve us well throughout the season.” “The softball season is not a sprint; it is marathon,” she Senior Hernanza Ruiz will be stressed. “We have to be prepared throughout all parts of the counted on to help carry the season, especially with the level of competition that we play. Our needed offense. pitching (especially Brittany Balough and Caitlin Beshears) has experience but will need to take charge this year. They have big game experience, but they will have to rely on each other to give a consistent performance each day.

Tennis Men and Women Ranked by NAIA Golf Teams he Lee women’s tennis team is rated 17th, and Tthe men are listed as 23rd best by the National Ranked in Top 15 Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in its he Lee men’s golf team opened preseason ratings. Tthe 2011 spring season as the The Lee ladies finished 2010 at No.18 in the NAIA poll 14th-ranked team in the nation, and the after losing in the semifinal round of the Southern States ladies commanded the 15th position in Athletic Conference (SSAC) tournament to the eventual the NAIA rankings. national runner-up, Auburn University-Montgomery. ”It's always good to be ranked in “I was honestly surprised that (the ratings) were the top 15 in the country as it means not higher for both teams,” said Lee Head Coach Tony you are doing some good things,” said Cavett. The veteran Lee coach has seasoned returnees Coach John Maupin. “Also, I think for both the women and men’s teams. His clubs have we are starting to establish a strong battled a cold and wet winter in order to get prepared for reputation with both of our programs,” the season opener which took place against Tennessee he added. “However, I have really high Wesleyan on February 23. expectations for the teams, and we The Lee men’s team will begin the year at No.23 certainly aren't satisfied. in the NAIA poll, up one spot from a No.24 final “These teams have the ability to rating in 2010. accomplish some really good things, “Preseason is based mostly on how you finished the and despite the rankings, I think we year before,” added Cavett. “I think both squads are better can play much better in the spring. In than last year. Last season, we had six freshmen total. You speaking with the teams during the can coach a lot of things, but you can't coach experience. off-season, I know that they are highly That is something the players just have to go through.” motivated to prepare for the spring." McKinnon Leads Lady sports Flames With 2,000 Points uard Brooke McKinnon has become only the third Who’s G player in the history of Lee University women’s basketball to reach the 2,000-point mark. The feat came on January 31, 2011, for the senior from Tellico Plains, Tenn. She broke 2,000 points with a pair of free throws during a game in Columbia, S.C., and Where? retired for the evening with 2,002 points in 128 career appearances. McKinnon has been a model for 1940s - 1960s consistent play during her four years for Coach Marty Rowe and the Lady E.C. Hall ’47, of Atlanta, GA, died Flames. For the year, McKinnon on September 14, 2010. Retired from averages over 17 points per game. She Lockheed in 1987 after 36 years, E.C. not only scores for Rowe’s unit, but at was also an ordained minister and only 5-foot-7, she also has pulled down served in a variety of roles at different 508-career rebounds and dished off churches. He is survived by his wife nearly 350 assists. of 61 years, Jerry Martin Hall ’47, two “I’m so excited for Brooke sons and a granddaughter. accomplishing this feat. She is such a great person and no one deserves it Bill Shell ’55, of Cleburne, TX, more,” said Rowe, who has directed died on July 17, 2010. He had the Lady Flames to a 109-19 record been a preacher of the gospel during McKinnon’s tenure. for 65 years. Rowe added, “Winning is so important to her, and individual accomplishments mean very little to her. But we are definitely happy for Tom Russell ’68, died November 3, 2010, in Apopka, FL. He was 64. Russell had a highly successful career as a her and her supportive family. They music minister, songwriter, and producer. He headed church choirs in Tennessee, Ohio, and Florida over a span are some of the most unselfish people of 30 years. At the time of his death, he was music minister at Asbury United Methodist Church. His best-known I’ve ever met, and they should be production was "The Life Giver," a pageant about the life of Jesus Christ. Russell wrote and produced the pageant, very proud of the feat.” which was performed annually for nine years, through 1990. He obtained a master’s degree in music and taught Vikki Clemmons is Lee’s all-time at Lee for several years. He is survived by his wife, Geri Bruehl Russell. leader with 2,271 points, and Katie Nelson, a first-team NAIA All-American Lucille Kelly ’69 is a retired public school librarian who also worked part time at the Lee library until the in 2009-2010, stands at 2,096. late 1990s. For the 2010-2011 season, Rowe has his club steaming toward a 1970s seventh straight trip to the NAIA national tournament in mid-March. Judith Felton Payne ’71 and her husband, Doug, live in Cleveland, TN. Judy recently retired from teaching The Lady Flames reached the public school after 38 ½ years. She now works part-time at Lee in student teaching supervision. Doug and Judy tournament’s final four before falling have two children, Ben ’01 who has three children and their daughter, Tiffany, a senior at Lee. to Azusa Pacific last year. Lyn Murphy ’73, after a 30-year career in Georgia public schools as both a teacher and administrator, is now an assistant professor of education in the School of Education at Dalton State College in Dalton, GA., His wife, Betty Brooke McKinnon works for a shot Hurst Murphy, a former cataloguing assistant in the Lee library, has retired after a 31-year career as a teacher in in a preseason game at Western the Georgia public schools. The Murphys have two daughters and six grandchildren. Dr. Murphy is also organist Kentucky University. at The Church on the Hill, an evangelical church in Dalton.

34 TORCH // SPRING2011 35 Carl Sterling Parnell ’74 is an educator, author, and columnist, who recently completed his second book, A Brewing Pot of Christian Persecution: America’s Postmodern Rowan Recalls “Price” Anti-Christian Crusade. The author seeks to prove that Christian persecution does exist in America and that it will Appearance Three worsen in the years to come unless Christians return to their first love, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is available as an Adobe Decades Later pdf, eBook format and can be viewed at ebooks.faithwriters.com in the end-times category.

1980s - 1990s vidently, items won on the Price Is ERight are high quality. Just ask Earl Rowan ’66, the former head basketball coach lives in Gainesville, GA, Elizabeth Lauster ’81 at Lee who still uses prizes won 30 years ago on where she works for IBM and enjoys multiple sports, the long-running game show. including snow skiing where she recently took Torch Earl was told to, “Come on down!” when with her. he and the team were in the audience of the popular show in early January 1981. The basketball players were visiting Southern lives in Denham Springs, LA, and has been Tim Grant ’84 California for the Point Loma Invitational in in ministry for 34 years. He has been married for 32 years San Diego. When called to be a contestant, and has five grandchildren. In addition to being a pastor, Rowan bid the closest on a set of cookware Tim is founder of Kingdom International School of Ministry to win a chance at more prizes on stage. The (kisom.org) with campuses in Louisiana and Georgia. He pricing game the Lee coach played was The is also a chaplain to the Louisiana State Senate. He is also Race Game, where four items are described managing editor and network administrator for Louisiana and the contestant has 45 seconds to place the correct price Earl and Kathy Family Forum (lafamilyforum.org), a state Family Policy on the items. Matching two of the four prices, Rowan won display the Center for Focus on the Family. a grandfather clock and a set of recliners. Later in the show, grandfather clock won 30 years ago Rowan earned a place in the coveted showcase where he was on the Price Is Right. the big winner of the day, netting more than $9,000 in prizes, was recently selected as John C. "J.C." Bowman ’87 including a dining room set and a big-screen television. the new executive director of Professional Educators of During his appearances on contestant’s row, on stage, Tennessee. J.C. lives in Cleveland, TN, with his wife, and in the showcase, Rowan bantered with host Bob Barker . They have two Bethany O’Bannon Bowman ’85 about basketball, being a coach, Cleveland, Tennessee, and daughters and two grandchildren. Lee College. Upon winning the showcase, the entire team ran to the stage in a frenzy to congratulate their coach. Rowan, now a history teacher at Bradley Central High and his wife, Claudia, announce Eric McCarn ’95 School, introduces himself to his new students by playing a the birth of their first child, Hannah Lilliana, on copy of the show as an ice-breaker. According to Rowan, they December 31, 2010. The family lives in Brentwood, are amazed at the contrasts between then and now. TN, and Eric is employed with Hospital Corporation “They tell me I look exactly the same except my hair of America. and mustache are now gray,” Rowan chuckles. He also gets a laugh when he pulls out the long-sleeved silk shirt he wore on the show. “They actually want to feel the material,” , and her husband, Micah, Sarah Lane Bumps ’97 he said. welcomed their first child, Julia, born on November 15, Rowan, and his wife Kathy, still use several of the 2010. Sarah is slated to graduate this semester from Eastern prizes won on the show. The hutch of the three-piece dining Virginia Medical School. She majored in General Surgery at room set displays china won in the showcase, and the the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. grandfather clock occupies a place in the entrance foyer of their home. The big-screen projection TV, however, which at the time retailed for over $3,000, has expired and one and Shannon ’97 Kristia Utterback Greer ’97 of the two recliners has seen its better days. The other welcomed Jayden Isaac to their family in July of 2010. recliner, which Rowan gave to his parents, was recently Jayden joins a family of three older sisters. The Greers returned to their home in excellent shape following the recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of River death of his mother. “They must not have used it nearly as Church in Chattanooga, which they planted in January much as I did,” Rowan said. 2010, and where Shannon serves as pastor. Shannon The national exposure for the team and Lee at a time says, “Any donations to the Greer Kid College Fund can when the school was hovering at 1,000 in enrollment was be sent directly to Lee University, before they descend unprecedented and is forever etched in Lee folklore. upon the campus within the next two decades.” TORCH // SPRING2011 37 Wh O ’s Where Online: Who's Where: Update Your Profile! For those of you who keep up with your Lee classmates through Facebook and Twitter, don't you appreciate it when someone posts a fresh new profile or update? Who's Where is the same concept...only in print! If you haven't updated your Lee "profile," in the last year, www.facebook.com/ leeuniversity take a few moments and send us an update. Use whichever method is most convenient for you...but just do it! Cut out the form at the bottom and mail it in, or find us online and send us a message titled “Who’s Where Update.”

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Paul Ponziani ’07 married Christina Pesce ’07 on September 26, 2009, and they are living in Cleveland, TN. Christina is a dental assistant, and Paul is a network technician and BES administrator.

Seth Anderson ’09 is living in Detroit where he is a musician and has a band called Power (formerly Apple Trees and Tangerines). The group won National Battle of the Bands last year. Seth has now signed with Atlantic Records. His song, "Can You Save Me" is the opening theme song for the USA network’s show Covert Affairs. The song can be heard on YouTube by searching for “Covert Affairs theme song.”

Robert H. Bennett ’10 and his wife, Kayleigh , live in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Robert is an elementary Spanish teacher at Liza Jackson Preparatory School in Ft. Walton Beach, teaching Spanish to grades K–5.

Desmond Blue ’10 and Jill Hammond ’10 were married August 21, 2010, and are living in Kennesaw, GA, where Desmond is pursuing a career in basketball, and Jill is a wedding photographer.

“ ” Man Matthew ’10 and Kristle Wireman Leigh ’10 were married on Jason Browning ’99 was famous for a day when he won an automobile during a University of Tennessee- December 18, 2010. Matt now attends Mercer University in Atlanta Chattanooga football game last fall. Qualifying first by shooting basketballs, Jason was given one chance to toss a and is studying pharmacy, while Kristle works in child care. Nerf football 35 yards into the open window of a 2011 KIA Soul, worth nearly $19,000. The feat can be viewed on YouTube by typing, “Jason Browning the throw” in the search option. Jason is This past summer, Lee professor Edley Moodley (far right) associate pastor at Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, TN. traveled with a group of Intercultural Studies interns to South Africa where they worked for 10 weeks. They had occasion to attend a soccer game during the 2010 FIFA 2000s World Cup series. And, they brought along Torch. Rachele Smith Hart ’06 lives in Hartville, OH, with Kayron Stowe Venci ’00 and her husband, David, her husband, Jonathan, where Rachele is completing recently purchased a home in Santee, CA, just a master of arts degree in composition from the outside San Diego. While her husband is stationed in University of Akron. She is in her fourth year of Who's Where Needs YOU! Miramar, Kayron is a stay-at-home Mom with their teaching twelfth-grade English at Lake High School. Help keep Who’s Where relevant to all generations! We especially need updates from the ‘40s – ‘80s. daughter. Kayron says, “God has blessed our life so Here’s how to participate: much and continues to bless us each day.” Renee Tracey Hunt ’06 teaches history and global 1) Go to www.leeuniversity.edu/alumni and click on the “Who's Where” update link OR studies at Ooltewah High School, near Chattanooga, OR 3) Send an e-mail to torch@ David ’03 and Dana Hacman live in Lawrenceville, TN. She is also director of the Global Studies 2) Fill out the form and mail it to us at Lee University Alumni Office, leeuniversity.edu (include all GA, with their two sons. David recently wrote Torch Academy there, ACT coach, and member of the 1120 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, TN 37311 information requested in form) and said, “Great to see what God has done through school leadership team. She married Jacen in October Name ______Lee through the leadership of President Conn and 2007, and she has a seven-year-old stepson. Renee is Address______If you have a photo to go along others. I followed the Voices of Lee on NBC's Sing- enrolled in the Lee master’s program, training to be City______State _____ Zip _____ For more space, attach a with your entry, please e-mail off. They were fantastic.” an international baccalaureate teacher. Last Year you attended Lee ______blank page to this form high resolution shots to torch@ 38 Update on what's happening in your life ______leeuniversity.edu or you may ______mail a hard copy.