Spring 2002

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elebrates 50 Years C ETSU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTENTS Mr. John A. Jones ’69, President Ms. Jennifer Berry ’03, SGA Vice President Dr. R. Michael Browder, Sr. ’93, President-Elect Mr. Michael J. Carrier ’73 ’83 Unique Alumni ...... 4 Mr. J. Daniel Mahoney ’66, Vice President Mr. L. Quinton Fisher, Jr. ’83 Stanton-Gerber Hall Dedication ...... 8 Mr. Bob V. Hardin ’68, Secretary Mr. Richard L. Green ’73 “It is the energy, the resourcefulness, Dr. Stephanie Leeper ’83 ’87, Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy L. Grisham ’74 Measuring Up ...... 10 Dr. Clyde H. Farnsworth, Jr. ’60 ’61, Past President Lt. Gen. Ronald V. Hite ’64 Dr. Paul Stanton, Jr., ETSU President Dr. Jack A. Parton ’78 ’79 ’82 Campus Notes & Briefs ...... 12 Dr. Richard A. Manahan, ETSU Vice President for Mrs. Pereda R. “Pete” Paty ’48 Advancement ...... 16 University Advancement Mr. Gary D. Poe ’68 and the ingenuity of our people Mr. Robert M. Plummer ’84 ’87, Mr. Chad Reed ’03, SGA President Volunteer Leaders ...... 18 Executive Director of ETSU National Alumni Association Mr. R. Lynn Shipley ’72 Mrs. Shirley H. Berk ’72, ’74 Mr. Mickey E. Tyler ’69 Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow...... 20 Ms. Eleanor E. Yoakum ’65 Distinguished President’s Trust Dinner .....22 that make us an institution worthy ETSU FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS that make us an institution worthy Mr. Dennis Powell*, President Mr. Thomas Krieger Sports Spectrum ...... 24 Mr. Stuart E. Wood*, Jr. ’60, Past President Mr. R. Odie Major Class Notes ...... 27 Mr. Tim Jones*, Vice President Mr. C.C. Marshall ’56 of pride and trust.” Dr. Steve Conerly*, Secretary Mr. W. Cal McGraw ’60 Pride Week ...... 36 of pride and trust.” Mr. Charles Steagall ’66*, Treasurer Mr. Scott Niswonger Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr.*, ETSU President Mrs. Leslie Parks Pope*/** Calendar ...... 38 Dr. Richard A. Manahan*, Foundation Executive Vice President Mr. John Poteat Dr. David Collins ’96*, Assistant Treasurer Mr. James J. Powell ETSU Today Mr. Frederick H. (Pal) Barger, Jr. ’55 Mr. Stan Puckett UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Mr. Wayne G. Basler* Mr. Donald R. Raber* SPRING 2002 Mr. James D. Bowman* Mr. K. Newton Raff Mr. Dan Brooks ’65 Mr. Herbert R. Silvers Paul E. Stanton, Jr., M.D. Mr. Gene Burleson ’64 ’72 Mr. Kenneth W. Simonds ’57 University President Mrs. Betty DeVinney Mr. R.T. “Rab” Summers Thoughts from East Tennessee State University Mr. J. Richard Diehl*** Mr. J.D. Swartz Mr. Al Fatherree Mr. Raymond R. Thomas ’59 Richard A. Manahan, CPA Honorable Thomas J. Garland ’59 Judge Shirley Underwood Vice President President Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. Dr. James W. Gibson Mr. Robert E. Walters for University Advancement, Mr. Louis Gump Mr. Lewis P. Wexler Mr. John A. Jones ’69 Mr. Keith Wilson Executive Vice President, ETSU Foundation Mr. Dale Keasling ’70 * Executive Committee Member Mr. D. Roger Kennedy ’69 ** Board of Regents Representative Robert M. Plummer *** Deceased Associate Vice President for University y the time this magazine celebrated its 90th year of existence, I have successful site visit in February as one of TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS Advancement/Executive Director of ETSU arrives in your mailbox, the reflected often on what a special place this eight institutions to pilot new accreditation Honorable Don Sundquist, Governor of Tennessee Mrs. Leslie Parks Pope, Kingsport Dr. Charles Manning, Chancellor, Nashville Dr. Richard G. Rhoda, Nashville National Alumni Association East Tennessee State is. I am sure you have read and heard criteria through the Southern Association Mr. Frank Barnett, Knoxville Ms. Patricia Roark ’81, Elizabethton University campus will have about Tennessee’s budget limitations. We of Colleges and Schools. We have earned Mr. Edgar R. “Buddy” Bowers, Harriman Mr. Stanley Rogers, Manchester ETSU Today Mrs. Demetra Godsey Boyd, Clarksville Dr. Maxine A. Smith, Memphis Managing Editors Bexperienced yet another unforgettable have been fighting the battle for better an international reputation in Bluegrass Mr. Noble Cody, Cookeville Honorable Faye Taylor, Commissioner of Education mountain springtime. The pink and white funding for over a decade, and we contin- and Country Music, Storytelling, Digital Mr. Robert Jack Fishman, Morristown Mr. William H. Watkins, Jr., Memphis Richard A. Manahan Mr. Arles B. Greene, Goodlettsville Honorable Dan Wheeler, Commissioner of Agriculture dogwoods blooming all around the cam- ue to drop in national rankings measuring Imaging, Rural Health, Public Radio, and Mrs. Jane G. Kisber, Jackson Mr. Derreck Whitson, Dandridge Robert M. Plummer Mr. Keith McCord, Knoxville pus remind us of the constant renewal of funding per student from kindergarten other fields of study. We graduate more TENNESSEE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION Contributors: life. As I walk around these grounds so through college. nurses than any college or university in alive with color, I think about the enor- Despite that sad and sometimes Tennessee. And, we enjoy regional part- Mr. Wm. Ransom Jones, Chair, Murfreesboro Mr. Joe Lancaster, Columbia Jeff Anderson Dr. June Scobee-Rodgers, Vice Chair, Signal Mountain Ms. Wanda McMahan, Knoxville** mous promise that life holds for our stu- embarrassing saga, ETSU is an energetic, nerships and a reputation in our service Mr. AC Wharton, Jr., Vice Chair, Memphis Mr. John Morgan, Nashville, State Comptroller Linda Doran Mayor Dale Kelley, Secretary, Huntingdon Mr. Nathan Tudor, voting ex-officio, Cookeville Carol Fox dents and recent graduates. progressive institution. Five years ago, I area that is unprecedented among regional Dr. Richard G. Rhoda, Executive Director, Nashville Ms. Lisa P. Verble, Sevierville** Debi Frakes Honors banquets and initiations take began talking about the ETSU Express, a universities. Mr. Steve Adams, State Treasurer, Nashville Dr. Brad Windley, Tullahoma Kristn Fry place almost nightly each April. Classes metaphorical train that symbolizes cooper- So the next time you are in contact Mr. Riley C. Darnell, Secretary of State, Nashville Dr. Douglas E. Wood, non-voting ex-officio, Nashville Deena Gonzales Ms. Elizabeth (Betsey) Kirk, non-voting ex-officio, Knoxville often meet outside under our old oak ation and progress. I am proud to report with a former professor or a staff member Ms. Debby Patterson Koch, Nashville ** THEC members whose term expired 6/30/01; Phil Hess vacancies have not been filled UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Jennifer Hill trees. Summer plans are set in place for to you this spring that the ETSU Express you got to know when you were a student, Patricia Holland jobs back home, study abroad, or an early has not been derailed by bad news out of extend a thank you to that person, for it is Dr. Richard A. Manahan, Vice President for University Tisha Harrison ’80, Director of University Advancement Advancement/Executive Vice President, ETSU Foundation Ted Hughes ’59, Director Richard A. Manahan start on graduate school. All of this activi- Nashville. Rather, it is gathering steam as the energy, the resourcefulness, and the Pat Barcel, Administrative Assistant Peggy McCurry ’80, Secretary Robert Plummer ty culminates on commencement day we make ETSU the best regional university ingenuity of our people that make us an Pat Holland, Administrative Coordinator/Executive Assistant Cindy Proffitt, Executive Aide Cindy Proffitt Office of University Alumni Office of University Alumni Records Rebecca Pyles when about 5,000 people come to witness in the country. institution worthy of pride and trust, even Robert M. Plummer ’84 ’87, Associate Vice President for Joseph Smith ’93, Director University Advancement/Executive Director of ETSU Donald Harvill ’92, Computer Operations Coordinator Pamela D. Ripley loved ones crossing the stage and to hear We are completing a capital campaign in the most difficult of times. National Alumni Association Carol Ollis, Technical Clerk Fred Sauceman each individual graduate’s name being in excess of $100 million, although consul- Lee Ann Willis ’91, Alumni Coordinator Rhonda Barrett, Information Research Technician Karen K. Sells read—a practice we will always follow no tants thought we would be lucky to raise Debi Frakes, Information Research Technician Office of ETSU Foundation Edie Shealy Deena Gonzales, Executive Aide David D. Collins ’96, Assistant Treasurer of the Foundation/ matter how large the class. $40 million. We were the only state uni- Edie Shealy ’00, Graduate Assistant Associate Vice President for Business and Finance Joe Smith Office of Advancement Kathy Carder, Account Clerk Matt Snelling Spring is a time when those of us who versity in Tennessee to achieve a perfect Jeff Anderson ’83, Associate Vice President for Leisa Wiseman ’84, Foundation Accounting Manager Lee Ann Willis have chosen higher education for our life’s score of 100 in the Tennessee Higher University Advancement Karen K. Sells ’87, Assistant Vice President for work are renewed in the knowledge that a Education Commission’s Performance University Advancement Photographs By: university campus is where we are sup- Funding program, which measures several Carol Plummer posed to be. And being at ETSU, at this things, the most important being how CREDITS: Robert Plummer fascinating juncture in its history, is a great much our students are learning. We just Paul E. Stanton, Jr. Gary Harrell story, p.4, courtesy of Jon R. Anderson and Stars and Stripes, European edition. James Price Patty Smithdeal Fulton story, p.6, courtesy of Greg Powers and the Johnson City Press blessing for my family and me. celebrated a decade of support, amounting ETSU President Kenny Chesney story, p.7, courtesy of Lesia Paine-Brooks and the Johnson City Press Edie Shealy Having marked five years as president to over $9.3 million, from the W.K. Kellogg Medical School Facility dedicated story, p.9, courtesy of Sam Watson and the Johnson City Press Jim Sledge Building facts, p.9, courtesy of Larry Coleman, College of Medicine back in January, just after the university Foundation. We experienced a highly ETSU receives perfect THEC score review story, p.10, courtesy of Jo Ellen Weedman and the Kingsport-Times News Larry Smith etsu today spring 2002 Pal’s brings second Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award story, p.10, courtesy of Tim Whaley and the Kingsport-Times News Mike Stephens Seattle starts ex-CFL star at free safety story, p.24, courtesy of Scott M. Johnson and The Hearld Doug Taylor East Tennessee State University is one of 45 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the sixth largest system of higher education in the nation. Lee Ann Willis The Tennessee Board of Regents is the governing board for this system which is comprised of six universities, thirteen community colleges, and twenty-six Tennessee Technology Centers. The TBR system enrolls more than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education. 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David Ferrell protecting the world’s Olympians General Harrell ’73: U.S. faces long guerrilla war in Afghanistan With that history as background, the worry has been that U.S. soldiers — here to root out As an outside linebacker for East Tennessee Due to his dedication and outstanding lead- terrorist cells — could be perceived as just s the U.S. Afghanistan, but elsewhere as it continues its Harrell, who is leading a bare-bones U.S. State University, David Ferrell (B.S. Physical ership qualities, David has advanced his career another invading enemy. military worldwide battle against terrorism. military effort at Bagram Airfield, says that U.S. Education, 1985) knew he was going to make a with the Forest Service. Today, David serves as That’s why Special Forces teams have adopt- A and And that, Harrell said, could mean a very forces here learned valuable lessons from difference in people’s lives. As the Forest the Special Agent In-Charge of the Forest ed the dress of the local fighters, trying to Hamid Karzai’s long war. Soviet mistakes, and that several factors likely Service’s Special Agent In-Charge of National Service’s Intermountain Region, headquartered blend in as best they can. new interim gov- “It’s no secret that we’re going to continue will make this period of Afghan history Forests in five Western states, David made a in Ogden, Utah. Supervising seven Special Afghanistan’s long, desert roads and remote, ernment effectively to go after the al-Qaida and Taliban, and I markedly different from the recent past. huge difference in people’s lives by overseeing Agents and 40 law enforcement officers, David mountain passes offered convenient places for trade places with expect that’s an effort that could continue for For starters, the United States has not come the safety of Olympic alpine skiers and specta- and his staff are responsible for the public’s rebel groups to attack convoys trying to keep the Taliban and al- several years,” Harrell said in an interview with as a massive occupation Army, but rather as a tors during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games safety on nearly 34 million acres of National Pictured: Harrell the Soviet army fed and equipped. Qaida forces in Stars and Stripes. relatively discrete force — largely unseen by in Salt Lake City. Forest in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and a represented U.S. military “Instead we have small teams of Special at Karzai’s installation. Afghanistan, the “They can run, but they can’t hide. Whether most Afghans — and with a very specific mis- It was not a direct route from ETSU to portion of California. Forces who have built excellent relations with United States now it takes B-52 strikes or guys on the ground, sion. Forest Service Special Agent In-Charge. Upon So, what is this young man from East the Afghans. This is not an overt military pres- faces a guerrilla war in the war-torn country, we’re going to come after them.” “There’s a reason a lot of us are dressed in graduation, David headed to the National Tennessee, who admits to not knowing how to ence.” according to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary L. Still, the Soviets learned the hard way that civilian clothes, and that’s to keep a low pro- Football League’s St. Louis Cardinals ski, doing protecting the world’s premier That’s meant breaking with traditional Harrell, class of 1973. searching for and destroying rebel bands — file,” said Harrell wearing a plaid button down training camp. Due to an downhill skiers? The 2002 Army doctrine in many cases. Harrell, one of the most senior field com- whom the Soviets also called terrorists — is shirt under a black vest. injury his professional Winter Olympic alpine ski “For example, if we really wanted to secure manders in Afghanistan, said now that the easier said than done. Their 10-year occupa- “Some of the Afghan leaders I’ve talked to football career was events were held at this base properly,” he said, “we’d have at least Taliban has been defeated as the ruling gov- tion of Afghanistan ended in defeat in 1989 say they worry about the ‘uneducated masses’ short lived. Snow Basin Ski four or five times the number of [U.S.] troops ernment its remaining supporters will likely and ushered in the fall of the Soviet Union as a — those are their words not mine,” said Undeterred and Resort. Snow Basin here providing security. But if we had a brigade regroup as guerrillas. In doing so, they will world superpower. Harrell. “It’s very easy to set these people off.” still committed Resort is located, here, we’d be a lot bigger target.” revert to the hit-and-run tactics employed by Now, it’s those same guerrilla tactics perfect- Although suffering from more than 80 per- to his desire to in part, on the While he’s well aware that Afghan factions the Northern Alliance in the fight against the ed by the mujahadeen warriors who fought cent illiteracy, the Afghans have a long history make a dif- Wasatch-Cache can swap sides as quickly as they swap out a Taliban during the last five years, and the same the Soviet forces and the Afghan communists of rallying — always successfully — against ference in National Forest rifle magazine, Harrell believes that most methods the mujahadeen fighters used against they supported that the new government in foreign armies and troops. The strong desire to people’s and operated by Afghans understand the United States is here the Soviets during the 1980s. Kabul will have to face — even as the U.S. mil- evict foreign forces is one of the few things lives, David permit from the to help. In fact, a guerrilla war is the kind of fight itary continues its hunt for Osama bin Laden Afghans have united around during the past began work- Forest Service. “They know we’re here to help get their that U.S. forces will face not only in while helping the new government find its century. ing for Job When Salt Lake country started back up,” said Harrell. feet. Corps, a feder- City, Utah, was Still, he said, “We shouldn’t be offering an ally funded pro- chosen as the site American answer to an Afghan problem.” gram dedicated to for the 2002 Olympic If one thing is clear, however, it’s that ETSU Alumnus Coordinates Anti-Bioterrorism Initiatives helping young adults Winter Games, the Forest Afghanistan can’t do it on its own. The country learn trade skills and life Service immediately began needs help, and a lot of it. From roads and HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson Bioterrorism presents unique challenges federal public skills. working with the Olympic orga- power plants to telephone and water lines, “all appointed Dr. Scott Lillibridge, a physician who since it differs dramatically from other forms health assessment In the late 1980s and early 1990s David nizing committee to assure the portion of the of this country’s infrastructure has been gut- has coordinated the Centers for Disease of terrorism and national emergencies. While following the excelled in his work with Job Corps, holding Games held in the National Forest would be ted,” said Harrell. Control and Prevention’s bioterrorism response explosions or chemical attacks cause immedi- Oklahoma City several positions in different locations around conducted in a safe and environmentally sensi- “Probably their most damaged part is their efforts, to help lead the department’s coordinat- ate and visible casualties, an intentional release bombing in 1995. the country. As counselor, mentor and role tive manner. education system,” he said. Comparing the ed bioterrorism initiative. Lillibridge received a of a biological weapon would unfold over the He has worked in model, David influenced the lives of many A significant concern of Salt Lake City Taliban-run religious schools system to the bachelor’s degree from ETSU in environmental course of days or weeks, culminating potential- 14 nations on epi- young adults. He served as the Student Olympic organizers was providing for the safe- Nazis, Harrell said the education system here health in 1977. His appointment in July 2001 ly in a major epidemic. demiology and Leadership Program Coordinator and Center ty of Olympic athletes and spectators. More has done “nothing but pump hate into 2-year- has taken on even greater importance since the President Bush’s fiscal year 2002 response to other public health Standards Officer at a Job Corps Center in personnel were assigned to public safety opera- olds.” events of September 11, 2001. the war on terrorism has evolved into a $3.1 issues. North Carolina before being promoted to tions for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games But, like the military campaign, fighting “In May, I told Congress about the need to billion investment in the HHS anti-bioterror- Lillibridge Deputy Director for a Center in Wisconsin. than any other event in history. things like that requires careful footing. “It’s strengthen the coordination of the nation’s ism initiative. One of the immediate results attended ETSU Putting his degree in physical education to Under David’s supervision more than 100 hard, because if we go in too heavy we run the anti-bioterrorism efforts within the department Lillibridge has been involved with is the cre- from 1974 – 77, good use, David found himself coaching vari- Forest Service law enforcement officers and risk of people saying that we think we know and across the government,” Secretary ation of the Office of Public Health after serving in the ous athletic programs at the different Job special agents were assigned to Snow Basin Ski everything,” Harrell said. “On the other hand, Thompson said. “I can think of no one better Preparedness. The department’s efforts are U.S. Army in Corps centers where he worked. His dedica- Resort during the Olympics. Their job was to if we go in too light, the bad guys get the upper qualified for this critical responsibility than Dr. focused on coordination, surveillance, rapid Special Forces. As a former medic, he worked in tion to the Job Corps mission was recognized protect the Olympic athletes and spectators hand here again.” Lillibridge. He will provide leadership to ensure response, and preventions. As part of the fed- the Student Health Clinic and was a volunteer last year when David was nominated to the from harm. The years of planning and coordi- There are also a host of competing factions we can respond swiftly and decisively should eral response to a bioterrorism event, HHS has with the Johnson City Rescue Squad. After Job Corps Hall of Fame. nation with local, state and other federal agen- within the country, not to mention regional some vicious act of bioterrorism be inflicted special responsibilities that include detecting graduation from East Tennessee State In addition to his dedication to Job Corps, cies paid off. By all accounts, the 2002 powers — Pakistan, Russia and Iran among upon the American people.” the biological agent, investigating the outbreak, University he attended the School of Medicine David served his country as an Army Olympic Winter Games were a huge success. them — that are trying to fill the void left with As part of the Secretary’s team, Dr. Lillibridge and providing stockpiled drugs and supplies. at the Uniformed Services University of the Reservist. For six years he was a reservist with The athletes and spectators alike had a safe and the disintegration of the Taliban.“It’s a vacu- participates with the Secretary and the senior Lillibridge has been with the Centers for Health Sciences. He served as chief resident a tank corps in North Carolina. enjoyable time. um and somebody is going to fill it,” Harrell staff on decisions and policy development that Disease Control and Prevention since 1990, while completing his training in family medi- In 1993 David’s desire to make a difference What is next for the man from East said. affect national preparedness for bioterroism. A and has led the CDC’s bioterrorism prepared- cine at Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to took him in another direction. Familiar with Tennessee State University? David is uncertain Still, he said he is hopeful that Karzai’s new captain in the U.S. Public Health Service ness and response program since 1998. In joining the CDC, Lillibridge served in the the USDA Forest Service through his work at this time where his next assignment will take government will be able to bring the country Commissioned Corps, Lillibridge also supports 1995, he led the U.S. medical delegation to Indian Health Service in Oklahoma and with Job Corps, David sought and was offered him. He intends to stay with the Forest together. the Surgeon General’s efforts to revitalize the Japan after the gas attack that killed 10 people Arizona. a job in law enforcement as a Criminal Service. He also intends to continue to make a By Jon R. Anderson, Stars and Stripes Commissioned Corps and its readiness force. in the Tokyo subway. He participated in the Story by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Investigator/Special Agent for the National difference in the lives of the people around European edition, Monday, December 31, 2001 www.hhs.gov/news and Staff Reports Forests in North Carolina. him. 4 5 unique Joyce Duncan publishes book Alumni describing women who were ETSU alumna, Knoxville sports corporation head addresses December grads 'Ahead of Their Time' Joyce of the globe, the depths of the seas, and the Gloria S. Ray, president and chief executive Fame. Ray and colleagues raised $10 million During her student days at ETSU, Ray was Duncan, a lofty expanses of space." officer of the Knoxville Sports Corp., to build the facility and create exhibits to a Student Government Association class offi- 1985 gradu- "The book contains the stories of real addressed the East Tennessee State University “honor the past, celebrate the present, and cer, a member of the homecoming court, an ate of East women climbing mountains, exploring seas fall graduating class during commencement promote the future of women's basketball.” officer in Kappa Delta Sorority, and a mem- Tennessee and dealing with pygmies and cannibals," exercises Saturday, December 15. This national museum annually inducts play- ber of the ROTC Female Cadet Honor Corps. State Duncan said. "They were women who broke Approximately 900 students were awarded ers, coaches, and administrators into its Hall A native of Knoxville, Ray also holds a University the mold." degrees during the ceremony in Memorial of Fame. master's degree from UT. and adjunct "I described a wide range of ages of women Center. She serves on various boards of directors professor in East Tennessee State University's from the 1800s to present and attempted to A 1969 ETSU graduate, Ray was the first including Blue Cross Blue Shield of include women from all areas of the globe," women's athletic director at the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville Utilities Board, departments of English and Philosophy and Tennessee, serving from 1976 until 1984 and Union Planters Bank, the Tennessee Sports Humanities, has recently published Ahead of Duncan said. "When I told the stories of establishing the Lady Volunteer Athletic Hall of Fame, and the National Association of Their Time: A Biographical Dictionary of Risk women of previous generations, I tried to find Department. Sports Commissions. Taking Women. a modern counterpart." Examples of this jux- After leaving UT, Ray formed her own mar- The UT Athletic Department has honored The reference work brings together "infor- taposition can be found in the tales of flyer keting firm, which she ran for six years, before Ray by creating a Leadership Award in her mation about pioneering women who took Harriet Quimby and modern astronauts, such creating the Knoxville Sports Corp., a public- name. She is also a recipient of the YWCA risks and made remarkable strides in a diversi- as Sally Ride, or the pioneering mountain private partnership that recruits sporting Tribute to Women Award and the Knoxville ty of fields," explains the editorial review of climbing exploits of Annie Smith Peck and the events to Knoxville. In existence for 10 years, Women's Center Courage Award, and she has the book, created by the publishing team at current feats of Junko Tabei. Chesney sets record the organization has generated over $135 mil- been named Public Relations Society of Greenwood Press in Connecticut. "Whether in In addition to teaching English and Service- lion in new money for the local economy. America Executive of the Year and Knoxville the name of science, sport, or humanitarian- Learning courses, Duncan is managing editor for sales at Viking Hall The corporation is perhaps best known for Sports Hall of Fame Administrator of the ism, the spirit of adventure runs through the of the Sport Literature Association, editor of lives of these 75 daring women who broke H-Arete Listserv, and a freelance writer, editor, developing the Women's Basketball Hall of Year. Pictured (l-r): John Jones, Patricia Roark, When Kenny Chesney was standing in Gloria S. Ray, and Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. down barriers as they explored the far reaches and photographer. line at Viking Hall Civic Center to buy tickets to Randy Travis’ sold-out concert Letting the skeletons out: Local author tells family’s story, chronicles murder trial in 1989, he had no idea that he would Ex-ETSU football player “Survived” one day break Travis’ record for selling the most tickets at the Bristol entertain- music star Roy Acuff performed at Faircloth’s “He said just write everything. Just put it ment venue. Locust Street warehouse. down,” she said. “Then I thought this was a Survivor, the CBS The Viking Hall Civic Center hosted Smithdeal was acquitted of the charges. good story. This is a story that someone else reality television pro- native Kenny Chesney in two sold-out The book chronicles Hack Smithdeal and his might write one day. So, if anyone is going to gram that has cap- performances Saturday and Sunday. family’s lives before, during, and after the write about it, I should. I lived it.” tured America’s atten- Those two shows not only broke the trial. The whole episode still troubles Fulton. tion, featured a former record for the fastest sold-out perfor- “This book is bringing back memories for “Daddy was a quiet man, and we never Buccaneer football mances in Viking Hall history, which was a lot of people,” Fulton said. “I’ve talked to talked a lot about all of this,” Fulton said. “I player in the fall, 2001. set in the early 1980s by The Statler people who tell me, ‘I was there when it hap- wished while I was working on the book that He became known Brothers, but also broke the record for the pened,’ or, ‘I remember so-and-so telling me I had talked to him about it more. But, it was affectionately as “Big most tickets sold. about it.’ It’s been fascinating.” something that the whole family wanted to Tom” to his fellow “We knew when we added the second Still, the decision to write the book, her put behind them. The whole thing is so sad. I competitors on the show that there was a chance to break third, wasn’t an easy one for Fulton. cried while I was writing it, and I cry now Shaba National another record,” said Terrie Smith, Viking Pictured (l-r): Patty Smithdeal Fulton & “I wanted to do a journal for my grand- when I think about it.” Reserve in Kenya. Tom Hall executive director. Sheryl Eccles children,” she said. “This was a big event. This So why bring it all up again? Buchanan was one of “This record was held by Randy Travis, was the type of thing that a person, in later “I always think of something my mother the more notable con- set in 1989. Travis sold out his first per- When Patty Smithdeal Fulton began work- years, can take part of it and make it very said,” Fulton said. “Every family has skeletons testants and has gained formance and added a second show, ing on Let the Record Show, The True Story of ugly. They could say, ‘Oh, his grandfather was hanging in the closet. Those that are not folk hero status which sold about 3,000 tickets,” Smith Hack Smithdeal and Johnson City’s Trial of the a murderer, period.’ Or, ‘His great-grandfa- hanging by their necks are hanging by their throughout the said. Century, she intended to tell the story of her ther killed a man in cold blood.’ They don’t tails.” Mountain Empire. “However, Kenny Chesney broke that father’s 1962 murder trial. What she ended up ask, or know, what led up to it, or even know And her lively and personable writing style Noted by East record by selling out both shows,” she with is that and much more. what the verdict was.” makes the book an interesting read. Tennessee State said. Through court transcripts, interviews, The end result was a long time in coming. “For many of us who were younger, and for University’s athletic trainer, Jerry Robertson, By Lesia Paine-Brooks newspaper clippings, photographs, and per- “It feels like I was just led to write this hundreds who didn’t even live in Johnson Above: Big Tom at one of his many as one of the toughest football players to wear appearances throughout the Tri-Cities Johnson City Press Entertainment Writer sonal experiences, Fulton has compiled not book,” Fulton said. “When I got into it, I City in the early ’60s, the death of Roy the blue and gold, Buchanan faired well in the Region. only the story of her father’s life, but also a wrestled with whether I should do it or not, Faircloth has been a legendary mystery,” John competition falling short of the final prize fin- historical account of some of the people who and it has taken me forever.” A. Jones, editor-in-chief of the Johnson City ishing second after a judge’s error in an lived in the city. Columbia University adjunct professor, Press, said in the book’s cover notes. “Now Hack Smithdeal, businessman, outdoors author, and playwright John Bowers, who Patty Fulton tells the moving and compelling immunity challenge. The Rich Valley, Virginia, enthusiast, and then owner of Yellow Cab Co., wrote the book’s introduction, encouraged story of the century for this mountainous farmer has been active in lending his fame to shot and killed car dealer Roy Faircloth on Fulton. East Tennessee community.” many worthy causes in the Tri-Cities, VA-TN the night of May 10, 1962, while country By Gregg Powers region. Johnson City Press Staff Writer 6 ETSU TODAY 7 Medical School Facility Dedicated STANTON-GERBER HALL FACTS

Building 178, “Stanton-Gerber Hall” is located on the Veterans Administration, Mountain Home Campus, in Johnson “This facility is here today City, Tenn.  Facility cost $36 million only because of the innov-  Jointly funded by the Federal Government and the State of Tennessee ative ideas, approaches,  VA supervised the construction Building has 182,912 square feet  hard work, and persistence College of Medicine functions & features: • Classrooms for 1st Year Medical Students • Classrooms for 2nd Year Medical Students of many people, but largely • 435-car parking area • Consists of 3 wings designated A, B, & C on the part of Dr. Stanton • One large Gross Anatomy Classroom Dr. Carl Gerber capable of handling 65 students and Dr. Gerber.” ’ (l) and Dr. Paul Stanton (r) • 2 large classrooms, one seating 90 —ROY S. NICKS chat at the people and one seating 155 people dedication. • 4 teaching labs, and 5 teaching lab support rooms • 2 Faraday rooms ersistent was the adjective used and construction began in 1998. Stanton, Nicks, who led the university during • 87 Laboratories & laboratory support time and again to describe the who helped lead the project’s development much of the planning and funding phase of teams P men honored as East Tennessee as the medical school’s dean prior to the project, described Stanton and Gerber • 9 dark rooms State University dedicated its becoming the university’s president in 1997, as a pair of “bureaucratic piranhas.” • 11 cold rooms new $36 million medical classroom and lab- said seeing the building finally become a “A bureaucratic piranha is one that can • 105 offices oratory building at the Veterans Affairs reality was exciting. eat red tape faster than they produce it,” • Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology Medical Center, Mountain Home. “It’s also very humbling to have your Nicks said. “And it took it on this project.” • Department of Physiology Known since its inception a dozen years name on a facility, but the truly important Along with Nicks, speakers at the dedica- ago as the “basic sciences building,” Stanton- thing is that it has come to fruition,” tion included Tennessee Board of Regents • Department of Biochemistry & Gerber Hall was officially named in honor Stanton said. Chancellor Charles Manning, Tennessee Molecular Biology of ETSU President Paul Stanton and VA “With all the various people involved, Higher Education Commission Executive • Biomedical Science Graduate Program Director Carl Gerber. Speaker after speaker both sides of the political aisle, the federal Director Richard Rhoda and state Sen. • Dean & Vice President for Health Affairs lauded them for their persistence in seeing government, the state government, it’s been Dewey “Rusty” Crowe, R-Johnson City. • Finance & Administration the federal-state partnership to fruition. quite an undertaking. State Commerce and Insurance • Student Affairs “You are sitting and standing in a beauti- “There were many times that we thought Commissioner Anne Pope read a letter from • Academic Affairs ful facility that is being named for the two it was going to fall apart and not get done,” Governor Don Sundquist. • 7 study rooms people it should be named for — those that he said. Dr. Ronald Franks, who succeeded • 4 computer labs dedicated themselves to building it, Dr. While Stanton coordinated the universi- Stanton as the medical school’s dean, said • 9 conference/library rooms Stanton and Dr. Gerber,” said former ETSU ty’s efforts on the state side, Gerber worked construction on Stanton-Gerber Hall • 15 work/storage rooms President Roy S. Nicks. “This facility is here on the federal side with help from former should be completed within the next three today only because of the innovative ideas, U.S. Rep. James H. Quillen, whose name months, allowing the college to start classes • 3 elevators approaches, hard work, and persistence of appears on the medical school and the VA. there in the fall. The facility has been nearly • One women’s & One men’s shower room many people, but largely on the part of Dr. “Every step along the way presented the complete for several months, but delays in • 6 community women’s restrooms Stanton and Dr. Gerber.” possibility for problems to arise, and they air systems have prevented occupancy. • 6 community men’s restrooms ETSU’s James H. Quillen College of did,” Gerber said. “In some ways, it’s like waiting for a baby • 19 communications, maintenance, Medicine hopes to occupy the 183,000- Gerber, the VA’s director since 1992, was to come that’s overdue for several weeks,” custodial & special storage rooms square-foot facility in the fall. The building moved to tears as he described his upbring- Franks said. “In this case, it’s several • Vending/Break rooms will consolidate all but a few of the medical ing in Detroit as one of nine children whose months. We’ve been 98 percent complete. school’s labs and offices at the VA, joining parents never graduated from high school. It’s that last 2 percent that we’ve been trying the basic sciences faculty with the school’s “I can assure you that you will never to finish.” clinical faculty already housed there. know just what it means to me,” Gerber said By Sam Watson The project was funded in a 50-50 deal of the building’s name. Johnson City Press between the state and federal governments,

8 ETSU TODAY 9 measuring Up measuring Up SACS visiting team comes to campus East Tennessee State University earns perfect score in THEC review he Southern Association of Colleges longer schedule one-on-one interviews with Editor’s Note: and Schools (SACS) accreditation individuals; instead, they met as a team or as Accreditation reaffirmation will not be East Tennessee State University earned a per- spending money on academic and student sup- Treaffirmation committee visited campus in single examiners with groups of ETSU facul- official until announced by the Commission fect score in the Tennessee Higher Education port, student satisfaction, and data management. February for the culmination of ETSU’s ty, students, staff, and administrators in a on Colleges at the annual December meeting Commission (THEC) performance funding The average score of Tennessee Board of year-long preparation for review as one of series of dialogues intended to gauge the of the Southern Association of Colleges and program - the first time a university has scored Regents’ schools is 92, for University of eight SACS institutions testing new standards responsiveness of ETSU to the new standards. Schools. We can at this time, however, report that high in 16 years. Tennessee schools it is 94, and the overall aver- and processes. The standards and peer review Through this series of discussions, the team is that the visiting team’s response to our pilot “A lot of people in Tennessee ask if higher age is 90. process called for this eight-person team to helping us identify our strengths and weak- effort was very positive, and the team recog- education is setting priorities and using its Through the program the state’s public col- conduct campus interviews to support its nesses, rather than undertaking an investiga- nized the level of creativity, accountability, resources,’’ said Bert C. Bach, ETSU provost leges and universities can receive up to 5.45 judgments regarding (1) the feasibility and tion of compliance with prescriptive stan- and pride with which ETSU approached the and vice president for academic affairs. “This is percent more money than their annual state strength of the Quality Enhancement Plan dards, as was the case with the “must” state- new process. an external validation that we’re using our appropriation. (QEP) and (2) the focused reports on the ments in the old model. resources well.’’ This could mean about $93,000 this year for standards that a different off-site Northeast State Technical Community ETSU. review team targeted previously College (NSTCC) scored a 95 out of 100 in the University officials point out that if the state for further clarification and same program - the highest score of any com- funded the university at the full formula it examination. munity college in Tennessee. would mean more like $2.3 million. University Provost Dr. Bert Bach (seated) reviews the latest report on Outcome The change in the composition of “We have the highest score of any communi- Both Locke and Bach said the report is evi- Assessment with Dr. Cynthia Burnley. the visiting committee reflects just ty college in the state,’’ said Bill Locke, presi- dence that Tennessee gets good value for its one aspect of the many changes in dent of NSTCC. “When you compare some of money. ment to his faculty and staff as well. the entire process. The new process these indicators with other community col- “They (the faculty) haven’t had much of a “We use the money we have well,’’ he said. sends a visiting committee of eight, leges, we’re really doing well.’’ raise in recent years, and it looks like it may “The hero in all of this is our faculty and the instead of the 20-25 visitors required Performance funding is an incentive-based continue this way,’’ said Locke. “We have one of fact we’re focusing on our mission.’’ with the old process, to a campus. initiative for Tennessee public higher education the lowest paid staff - this really is a mark of In a letter to the university, THEC said The eight examiners visiting ETSU institutions that financially rewards universities their dedication.’’ ETSU set a “splendid benchmark” with “the are individuals the Commission on and colleges for results on 10 measures of Bach said to see what has been done on 87 most outstanding plan submitted by any insti- Colleges selected as appropriate eval- achievement - such as standardized tests, percent of the funding formula is a compli- tution in either the TBR or UT systems.’’ uators for the particular emphases of our QEP and our overall classifica- By Jo Ellen Weedman ETSU Class of 1999-2000: We need your response to the alumni survey. Your response Kingsport Times-News tion as a regional comprehensive uni- is critical to our efforts to improve ETSU programs and services. Mail your survey today! versity. Two of the eight committee members were selected by ETSU as specialists in areas matching our QEP Pal's brings second Malcolm Baldrige emphases on improved success of first-time freshmen, transfer, and off- Quality Award to Kingsport campus students. The entire team, including these Kingsport now boasts more Malcolm one thing is done right before we ever move two specialists, carried out discussions SACS GROUP PICTURE Baldrige Quality Award winners than any on to the next," Barger said. “The company's with a number of campus groups other city 20 times its size with the guiding commitment above all else is to pro- about our QEP and its long-term Back Row (l-r): announcement that Pal's Sudden vide a “delighted” not simply satisfied implementation. Dr. Marsh Grube, Director of ETSU SACS Compliance Audit Service chain of restaurants has customer,” Barger said. And that, in ETSU, as a pilot institution, is assist- Dr. Bill Kirkwood, Director of ETSU SACS Quality Enhancement Plan become the first restaurant to win Barger's view, demands a limited ing SACS in the development of guide- Dr. Linda Doran, ETSU SACS Liaison Officer the prestigious award. Pal's also menu and a go-slow growth process. books, checklists, and other materials Dr. Bert C. Bach, ETSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs picked up the Tennessee Quality Barger has no intention of taking the 700-plus institutions in the Dr. Tom Lowe, Ball State University, SACS Visiting Committee Excellence Award. Pal's founder the company public, franchising, Southern Association will use as all Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr., ETSU President and Chairman Pal Barger said or expanding menus. Currently, member institutions conduct their reaf- Dr. Donald Stedman, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, SACS Visiting Committee Chair the company, founded in 1956, the chain includes 17 restaurants firmation according to the new stan- Dr. Tom Benberg, SACS Associate Executive Director, Commission on Colleges already had the "right four in Northeast Tennessee and dards and peer review processes. Dr. Phil Greasley, University of Kentucky, SACS Visiting Committee principles" as its core mission. Southwest Virginia. "This award is One of the special contributions Dr. Nancy Dishner, SACS Local Arrangements Committee Chair ETSU will make in providing feedback Barger is a member of fantastic, but it isn't the end," Front Row (l-r): "This award is fantastic, but it to the Commission staff will be sugges- ETSU’s class of 1955 and was Barger said. "It's only the beginning Ms. Teresa Williams, SACS Local Arrangements Committee tions from our experience in developing isn't the end. It's only the begin- selected the university’s 2001 out- of our efforts to make the company Dr. Rebecca Pyles, ETSU SACS Editor an entirely “paperless” process. ETSU standing alumnus. "We serve the even better.'' The push to win the Dr. Myron Henry, University of Southern Mississippi, SACS Visiting Committee was the single institution among the ning of our efforts to make the highest quality food delivered as fast Baldrige award began in 1994. More than Dr. Don Richardson, Murray State University, SACS Visiting Committee eight pilots to construct the entire set of as humanly possible. We maintain the 180 improvements have been made since the Ms. Toni Downs, Florida International University, SACS Visiting Committee highest standards of quality and keep our evaluation reports and documentation company even better.'' process began, covering everything from stan- Dr. Don Reichard, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, SACS Visiting Committee operations simple to focus on training and electronically for Internet access. dardized budgeting and computerization to a Mr. Ray Hayes, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, SACS Visiting Committee —PAL BARGER, effective operating systems," Barger said. But Another major shift in the site visit slew of kitchen and service equipment Dr. Ellen Weed, Tennessee Board of Regents PAL’S FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN the quality improvement process demon- improvements and a new marketing focus structure for the eight piloting institu- Ms. Regina Tucker, SACS Local Arrangements Committee strated the need "to make a lot of improve- using both Internet and traditional mediums. tions is that the peer evaluators no Dr. Ramona Williams, SACS Local Arrangements Committee ments'' to the Pal's system. "We make sure By Tim Whaley Kingsport Times-News 10 ETSU TODAY 11 Internship at Grand Teton campus Notes ‘a dream come true’ for Jamie Cox Jamie Cox boasts that she hiked over 100 mand for her, but a scheduled workday to go ETSU researcher instructs surgeons on techniques of new heart procedure miles this summer, not as a vacation leisure out into the park and hike the trails. These activity, but as one of her responsibilities as a days gave her an opportunity to familiarize scientist from the James H. Quillen The result: these cells reju- ranger naturalist at Grand Teton National Park herself with the area and different trails. She College of Medicine recently venate the damaged muscle. in Jackson, Wyo. was then able to pass her knowledge on to A returned from China, where he “We basically are taking Cox, a senior in the parks and recreation pro- visitors at the park. instructed physicians on a new surgical proce- cells from one person’s body gram at ETSU, spent last summer as an intern in Her interests in working “out west” began dure he devised for treating heart failure. and putting them on his or the park, where she gave tours; led nature hikes, when she was a visitor to the Grand Tetons in The technique, cellular cardiomyoplasty, was her heart,” Kao explained. campfire programs and museum tours; and the summer of 2000, during the “Rocky developed by Dr. Race L. Kao, holder of the “Because the satellite cells helped visitors plan their activities during their Mountain Experience” course with Dr. Carroll H. Long Chair of Surgical Research at were taken from the patient’s stay. Thomas E. Coates. ETSU. While in China, he worked with cardiol- own leg, there will not be a She also took “rooves,” which she described as During the three-credit-hour course, 12 ogists and cardiac surgeons at Nanjing Medical problem with the body reject- one of the best part of her job. students spent three-and-a-half weeks “out University, where three patients underwent the ing the treatment, as is often “I just went out on the trail and talked to west.” The first segment of the trip consisted procedure in December. All three had an the case with transplantation people,” Cox said. “I answered their questions of driving to their destinations and seeing the uneventful recovery. when the donor heart is about the park, the trail, the animals, and any sights. Then, they worked two weeks on two According to Kao, cellular cardiomyoplasty is rejected.” other questions the guests had.” service-learning projects – one in Yellowstone used for patients who have suffered a myocar- Kao emphasized that cellu- Cox lived in the Grand Teton National Park and one in Grand Teton. dial infarction, or heart attack. Here is how the lar cardiomyoplasty is not performed alone. Above: Dr. Race Kao, Carroll H. Long Chair of for three months and earned six hours of course Cox enjoyed the experience so much that procedure works. Doctors begin by removing a Instead, it is done in conjunction with other Surgical Research at ETSU credit from her internship. While she was not she wanted to continue working “west of the portion of muscle – approximately the size of a standard cardiac surgical procedures, such as paid for her 40-hour workweek, her housing Mississippi.” was provided, and she received a food stipend. She and Coates met with Mike Nicholas, Bluegrass and country large acorn – from the patient’s leg. A biopsy is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and Kao published the first paper on the proce- Her assignments were scheduled in two-week head north district naturalist at Grand Teton performed and the satellite cells (myogenic percutaneous transluminal coronary angio- dure in an August 1989 issue of The music mural dedicated at increments in which she led at least one pro- National Park, to inquire about the possibili- stem cells) are isolated. During the next two to plasty (PTCA). Physiologist. In 1997, his book, Cellular gram a day and worked behind the desk doing ties of her returning as an intern. After Cox three weeks, the cells are harvested and cultured “These procedures (CABG and PTCA) will Cardiomyoplasty: Myocardial Repair with Cell ETSU’s Sherrod Library research for her programs and answering visi- came back to Tennessee, she continued to e- to produce a large supply. Afterwards, the restore blood flow and save the muscle cells Implantation, was released. Research using cel- tors’ questions. mail Nicholas, expressing her interest in “ALL In The Family II,” a new bluegrass patient undergoes surgery in which doctors that are dying,” Kao said. “But, cellular car- lular cardiomyoplasty on animals continued But it wasn’t all work and no play for Cox. working for the National Park Service, and he and country music mural was dedicated on take the cells and make 30-40 small injections diomyoplasty goes beyond that by repairing around the world, and in June 2000, the first She had Fridays and Saturdays off to enjoy the eventually helped her through the application the first floor of East Tennessee State to the injured heart muscle. those cells that are already dead.” human trial took place in Paris, France. park. Unsurprisingly, Cox spent her free time process. University’s Sherrod Library in February. This hiking. “Since it is a federal job, there are lots of mural by noted North Carolina muralist Hartford Foundation grant to strengthen geriatrics “(Hiking) is the thing to do there,” she said. steps you have to take, such as finding the job Marianne Mylet is based on a work by “Mountains are the main attraction, and to get number and completing the application, and Virginia artist Willard Gayheart. Both artists to the mountains you have to hike, not drive. I had no idea how to do that,” she said. “He were on hand for the event. As the United States continues to feel the “When caring for older adults, it must be You have to park your car and hike, and that is walked me through the steps.’ The formal dedication was followed by a effects of a major nursing shortage, a new grant done from an interdisciplinary perspective,” what I did.” Eventually, she landed the job. musical performance in the D. P. Culp awarded to the College of Nursing at East Poole said. “Because they have such complex During her internship, her supervisors also “It was like a dream come true for me to University Center’s Martha Street Culp Tennessee State University will help strengthen medical and social needs, one discipline alone told her to “Take a Hike!” This wasn’t a repri- get to go back,” she said. Auditorium by Canadian blues and bluegrass the training of advanced practice nurses who cannot effectively meet all those needs.” harmonica virtuoso Mike Stevens, the ETSU will deliver care to the rising senior adult popu- And, with a growing elderly population, Gospel Ensemble, noted ETSU musicians lation. Poole pointed out there is an increasing Raymond McLain and Jack Tottle, the ETSU ETSU is one of 10 academic institutions par- demand for nurses with expertise in this field. White House Performance Bluegrass Band, and other guest performers. ticipating in a new geriatric nursing education “People are living longer. This area of the “ALL In The Family II” is a large (9 feet by project, an initiative supported by the state and the surrounding rural region is a very The ETSU Men’s Ensemble joined the Photo by Dr. Tom Jenrette and Clay Bailey, 13 feet) and colorful mural that portrays a American Association of Colleges of Nursing attractive place for seniors looking to retire, celebration of Christmas in Washington as freshman from Bristol, Tenn. number of influential figures in bluegrass and through funding by the John A. Hartford not to mention the vast numbers of older featured entertainers for guests of the country music. Included, among others, are Foundation. adults who are already here,” she said. “Many President of the Bill Monroe, who is known as “The Father of Dr. Deborah Poole, an assistant professor in advanced practice nurses and physicians do United States. Bluegrass Music,” as well as the A.P. Carter ETSU’s department of adult nursing and prin- not have specialized training in the complexi- The group sang Family, Earl Scruggs, Hank Williams, Elvis cipal investigator for the grant, says the funds ties of geriatric health care. We want to do our in the East Room Presley, and country music’s first superstar, will allow nursing faculty to enhance the geron- part to prepare knowledgeable, caring clini- for families of Jimmie Rodgers. tological content in graduate courses, particu- cians to serve older adults and their families.” public safety per- The most unusual aspect of the mural, larly those in the gerontological nurse practi- In addition to ETSU, other institutions par- Pictured (l-r): Sarah Cates, Kelly Haskew, Earle Chute sonnel who were however, is that it also portrays various mem- tioner (G.N.P.) program. In addition, clinical ticipating in the geriatric nursing education bers of the African-American musical com- training opportunities will be expanded project are Case Western Reserve University, involved in the munity and a Hawaiian innovator, who, beyond traditional health care settings, involv- University of North Carolina-Greensboro, September 11, Spring Break-Russia unknown to the general public, are linked in ing more community-based sites. University of Arkansas, Western University of 2001, tragedy in important ways with the giants of bluegrass Poole will be joined in the project by Peggy Health Sciences, University of Illinois, both New York ETSU students and faculty visited Perm and country music. Some of them are McConnell, G.N.P., also an adult nursing facul- University of Michigan, University of and the State University in Russia where the stu- famous, like the “Empress of the Blues,” Bessie ty member at ETSU. Among the new curricu- California-San Francisco, Pennsylvania State Pentagon. dents guest lectured on American culture Smith, and trumpet pioneer Louis lum developments will be a special initiative University and the University of Virginia. Following the and business. As pictured, they showed Armstrong. toward interdisciplinary gerontological educa- Poole noted that ETSU is the only school performance, the tion. within more than 200 miles to offer the geron- their ETSU Pride at the University group toured the tological nurse practitioner program. entrance. How was your Spring Break? White House.

12 ETSU TODAY 13 Dr. Steven Wallace, paleontology at the available for student, faculty and staff recre- Programming will support the university’s CAMPUS Briefs University of Iowa. ation purposes. campus life and student learning efforts. paleontologist, joins ETSU faculty While a doctoral Memorial Hall, including Brooks Access to the facility will be granted to all Dr. Steven Wallace has joined the faculty at student, Wallace earned Gymnasium, the indoor swimming pool, and currently enrolled students, full-time faculty ROTC celebrates 50 years at ETSU best medical schools in the nation, and we East Tennessee State University as an assis- the Samuel Calvin both weight rooms, will no longer operate as The department of military science is cele- appreciate the respect afforded by our peers at and staff, and ETSU retirees. Spouses and tant professor in the Department of Award for Outstanding recreational facilities available for use by brating its 50th year of United States Army institutions across the United States for our dependents of persons in these categories may Geography, Geology and Geomatics, part of Geoscience Ph.D. community and alumni passholders. The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at efforts to train physicians to practice in prima- purchase a six-month or year-long user’s pass. the College of Applied Science and Student and an award building is scheduled to operate exclusively as East Tennessee State University. ry care and in rural, underserved areas,” said Because the construction project was com- Technology. His teaching duties will include from the Iowa an academic and intercollegiate athletic facili- The “determination and perseverance” of Dr. Ronald D. Franks, ETSU dean of medicine pleted later than anticipated, graduated mem- courses in vertebrate evolution, field paleon- Microscopy Society in ty, according to Jon Walker, director of cam- Dr. Charles C. Sherrod, then president of East and vice president for health affairs. bers of the classes of 2001 and 2002 will be able tology, mineralogy, and engineering geology. recognition of out- pus recreation. Tennessee State College, led to the establish- to use the building until August 2003. In addition to his faculty responsibilities, standing student research. In addition, he “Community and alumni recreation ment of an ROTC unit in 1952, after several President Stanton forms Council on Six-month fees for spouses of faculty and Wallace will direct the excavation of the new received an award for best student presenta- passholders will continue to have access to years of “hard work and coordination” Cultural Diversity staff are $150, and a one-year membership is fossil locality in Gray. The Gray Fossil Site, tion at the 1999 annual meeting of the inter- Memorial Center (the Mini-Dome) and its between the Army, the college, and the state. Citing the need to work toward a more cul- $240. Spouses of students pay $75 for six one of the largest fossil sites ever discovered national Society of Vertebrate Paleontology racquetball courts, tennis courts, and track turally competent campus, ETSU President months, or $120 for a year. Dependents ages The guest speaker at this year’s Military Ball in Tennessee and possibly the country, was in Denver. from 6-10 p.m. weekdays, unless varsity ath- Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr. has created a new 18- 18-21 pay $75 for a year-long membership. in April was one of the first two graduates of uncovered during a state road-widening pro- Wallace has presented his research at con- letic events are scheduled,”Walker said. member President’s Council on Cultural All persons using the facility will be required ROTC at ETSU, Ray Abner, who was the first ject in Gray (summer 2000). Fossils at the ferences and seminars across the West, Mid- The department of campus recreation, Diversity, charged with “advocating and pro- to have a valid ETSU picture identification cadet Lieutenant Colonel – ROTC Battalion site include a rich assortment of mammals, West and in Durban, South Africa. His field which currently manages Memorial Hall viding support for diversity initiatives at the card. Commander. An outstanding football athlete reptiles and plant life, dating back millions of experience includes the excavation of speci- (Brooks Gym), has moved to the new Center institutional level.” For information, contact campus recreation at the institution, he was also the first distin- years to the Miocene epoch. The state has mens of Tyrannosaurus rex and Tylosaurus for Physical Activity. Memorial Hall facilities Creating such a council was one of the 18 at (423) 439-7999. guished Military Student Graduate. charged Wallace with overseeing and protect- proriger. In addition, Wallace’s dissertation will be shared by intercollegiate athletics, the recommendations issued by ETSU’s Task The department says, “The mission of the ing this valuable resource. work on the Wapsipinicon Local Fauna of department of physical education, exercise Force on Cultural Diversity, which completed ETSU wins three Merit Awards ROTC program is to train military leaders to Wallace earned a bachelor’s degree at eastern Iowa entailed the excavation of many and sport sciences, and the department of mili- its work in August 1999, under the leadership ensure that a corps of educated, well-rounded Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, a small mammal species, including several tun- tary science with its ROTC program. East Tennessee State University recently won of Dr. Wilsie Bishop. officers will be available in times of national master’s degree at Fort Hays (Kan.) State dra species, in an Ice Age cave deposit. Due to the facility’s funding source and three Merit Awards in a national competition “The first requirement for a culturally com- emergency.” The department notes that Abner University, and, in 2001, a Ph.D. in vertebrate mission, access to the Center for Physical among colleges and universities with enroll- petent campus is having a commitment from is such an individual who represents this her- Activity will be limited to currently enrolled ments exceeding 10, 000. the top and having that commitment lived out itage. ETSU students and current faculty and staff The 17th annual “Admissions Advertising across the organization,” said Dr. Patricia While a student, Abner managed and oper- for whom the building was designed and con- Awards” are sponsored by Admissions Robertson, chair of the new council. “In such reported to the proper officials. It is impor- Association, Science Magazine, Proceedings of ated the data processing equipment for the structed. Both the center’s annual operating Marketing Report, a monthly periodical pub- an organization, the needs of diverse popula- tant to keep the university community alerted National Academy of Sciences, The Lancet, entire school. He has enjoyed several success- budget and debt retirement are funded with a lished in Atlanta. tions are considered, and diverse voices are to any crimes that occur on campus so that Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, ful careers in business, and returned to his mandatory student activity fee, not tax An advertisement for ETSU Physicians and brought to the table.” other individuals will not become victims.” Journal of the American College of Nutrition, alma mater to help once again. dollars. The project concept was to create a Associates, the new ETSU Bluegrass Band CD, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and series of programs and services that will bet- ETSU Bluegrass PRIDE, and the supplement to During the next several months, activities ETSU public safety department receives ETSU study ranked among top 25 American Journal of Physiology. ter connect the students with their university the university’s book of food and stories Home will celebrate the first 50 years of the program Award of Excellence scientific advances in dietary According to Broeder, andro became widely through a facility that is theirs, Walker and Away: A University Brings Food to the Table including a special gathering on October 18- supplement research last year known when it was reported that baseball star 19, 2002, during the Homecoming festivities. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation explained. Such student-oriented programs all were honored for highest productions stan- (TBI) awarded ETSU’s department of public A groundbreaking study published last year Mark McGwire used the supplement. Many include fitness, intramural sports, non-credit dards, creativity and professionalism. For information, contact the department at men have begun taking andro to help combat (423) 439-4269. safety the only “2000 Award of Excellence” by an East Tennessee State University scientist instruction, outdoor adventure, and sports The ad, written by Joe Smith, ETSU given in Tennessee at its statewide conference has been listed as one of the top 25 major sci- aging, build muscle, and improve sexual per- clubs. University Relations, and designed by Andy entific advances in dietary supplement formance. Medical school ranked in U.S.News & for Tennessee Incident Based Reporting For more information, contact Walker at Barnes with The Kingsport Times-News,pro- System (TIBRS). research for the year 2000. While andro does raise the level of testos- (423) 439-7999 or [email protected] by e-mail. World Report motes services available through the ETSU TIBRS is the data collection method for The study was led by Dr. Craig Broeder, terone within the first month, Broeder found The James H. Quillen College of Medicine Cancer Center. reporting crime in Tennessee. University and director of ETSU’s Human Performance that it eventually returned to normal within at East Tennessee State University has been Center for Physical Activity open The CD features all original material written college public safety, police and sheriff’s Laboratory, who published an article in a 12 weeks. This extra amount of “free testos- and performed by students in the Bluegrass ranked among the best schools in the nation Construction of the Center for Physical departments in Tennessee are required to send November 2000 issue of the American Medical terone” resulted in harmful effects on the and Country Music Program at ETSU. It was for primary care and rural medicine education Activity is in its final stages at East Tennessee data to the TBI on all criminal activity and Association’s Archives of Internal Medicine that body’s hormone and cholesterol levels. recorded on the campus in the studios of by U.S.News & World Report. State University, and the building is now reportable offenses that occur in their jurisdic- identified a number of potential health risks With this extra testosterone, the body will In the “2003 Best Graduate Schools” issue, WETS-FM and produced by station announcer tions. The information is used to publish an associated with use of the supplement convert it to estrogen and dihydrotestosterone. open. the medical school took sixth place overall for Mike Strickland. annual report of crime statistics for college androstenedione. The estrogen can cause breast tissue to grow The state-of-the-art facility was funded rural medicine. ETSU has consistently ranked The food book supplement, titled An Elegant campuses. That same paper is now one of 25 being in men and increases the risk for breast can- with student fees and will be administered by among the top 10 best schools in this category Sufficiency: More Recipes and Remembrances The “2000 Award of Excellence” recognizes featured in the Annual Bibliography of cer. Dihydrotestosterone has been shown to the university’s department of campus recre- over the past five years. from East Tennessee State University, contains the ETSU department of public safety for its Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement cause the prostate to enlarge. ation in the Division of Student Affairs. The Quillen College of Medicine also tied 48 pages of recipes and stories contributed by “superior reporting practices that included Research published by the National Institutes Furthermore, men using andro in the study Amenities include an aquatics center, an aero- for 27th place in primary care training. members of the university community, as a consistently meeting submission deadlines of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements and experienced a decrease in the levels of the bics and martial arts studio, basketball courts, Joining ETSU in the 27th spot is the Baylor supplement to the book-length work that was without any errors during the 2000 calendar the Consumer Healthcare Products beneficial form of cholesterol known as HDL, a climbing wall, fitness centers, racquetball College of Medicine and the University of published in the fall of 2000. year.” Public Safety Officer Mike Orr is Association. which helps fight the buildup of artery-clog- and squash courts, and meeting rooms. Virginia. responsible for ensuring that each incident This year, more than 450 papers were nomi- ging plaque. The rural medicine rankings are deter- that occurs on the ETSU campus is submitted nated by editors of peer-reviewed journals mined based on reputation surveys sent to correctly to TIBRS. Orr is required to com- from around the world. Those nominated ETSU to have major changes in academic officials across the country. The cri- Tisha Harrison Named as New Director plete 16 hours of training yearly to ensure were reviewed by 45 leading scientists in the community and alumni recreation pass teria for selecting the top primary care schools for University Advancement proper data entry and to maintain certifica- United States and Europe, and the top 25 arti- services focused on quality assessment, faculty tion. cles (5 percent) were selected for inclusion in Tisha Harrison has been named the new Director for resources, student selectivity, and the percent- As of April 17, 2002, East Tennessee State “We feel it is a great honor to be recog- the bibliography. University Advancement. Tisha is an ETSU alumna, class of age of graduates entering primary care resi- University will reduce community and alumni nized,” said ETSU retiring Public Safety Journals that submitted nominations 1980, and for several years was the Executive Vice President of dency training. access to several campus recreation facilities as Director Larry Keplinger. “We take a lot of include The New England Journal of Medicine, Greene County Partnership in Greeneville, Tennessee. “This is indeed an honor for the ETSU the new Center for Physical Activity becomes pride in making sure crime incidents are The Journal of the American Medical College of Medicine to be ranked among the 14 15 ADVANCEMENT University Mourns Benefactor Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow Wins Two CASE Grand Awards rs. Cecile Cox he Council for Advancement and ETSU was the only school picked to receive acknowledge our professional commitment Quillen, Support of Education (CASE) is spot- the Grand Award in this category. Dr. Gene to institutional advancement, and it is an M Kingsport, lighting the Campaign for ETSU T Crume, vice president for institutional honor to be recognized by our fellow colleges wife of former Tomorrow, the university’s capital campaign, advancement from Mars Hill (N.C.) College, and universities.” Congressman James H. by honoring ETSU with the Grand Award for was the chief judge of CASE’s Total Programs Manahan commented, “It has taken the “Jimmy” Quillen, died “Total Educational Fund-Raising Programs,” Division. He said this category had the largest entire university community, including the Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at as well as the Grand Award in the “Graphic number of entries in the awards program, leadership of our campaign chairs, the ETSU Indian Path Medical Identity Programs” category of the District III and the judges felt the ETSU submission Foundation and the National Alumni 2002-03 Roan Scholars Center following a heart 2002 Awards Competition. The district “stood out” from all the rest. Association members, working together as a includes over 550 colleges and universities “What struck the judges was the strategic team to make the Campaign for ETSU attack. They were married Announced throughout the southeastern United States. emphasis on using the capital campaign logo in 1952. Mrs. Quillen was Tomorrow a truly successful endeavor.” ETSU's newest Roan Leadership Scholars, “The campaign received an Award of throughout the institutions programs,” he stricken with the first of The campaign graphic, a globe with an who will enter the university this fall, were Excellence in ‘Total Educational Fund-Raising said. “Those working in the University four major illnesses she explosion of brilliant light, was developed in formally announced and introduced in Programs’,” said Dr. Richard A. Manahan, Advancement division clearly made the faced in March 1981, suf- cooperation with Digital Impact Design of March. Shown here with Louis Gump, presi- vice president for university advancement Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow logo a part of fering a cerebral Cornelia, Georgia. Working with university dent of Impact Management and founding and executive vice president of the ETSU. Also, the style and design was very aneurysm. A massive personnel, the company has provided assis- contributor of the Roan Scholars Leadership Foundation. “It is a special honor to be recog- clean and transferred to several items, making stroke occurred 10 days tance with campaign literature and other Program, and ETSU President Dr. Paul E. nized at the Grand Award level with this the campaign logo one of the most effective media using the graphic as the main image later. Her comeback Stanton, Jr. are Philip Joel Benfield of Sullivan being the final year of the campaign.” judges had seen.” for the campaign. prompted the Tennessee Association for Home Mrs. Quillen (r) pictured with husband, Central High School, Brandy Nicole Wheatley The CASE “Total Programs” categories seek ETSU President Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. James Quillen, and then Vice President The silent phase of the $100 million five- Health to name its annual award the Cecile of Daniel Boone High School, Carolyn to recognize excellence in institutional believes these awards are a testimony to the George Bush’s wife, Barbara Bush year campaign began July 1, 1997, and the Cox Quillen Award in 1983. Her determina- Michele Richards of Sullivan North High advancement programs, which include fund campaign’s usefulness and importance in official closing is set for this June 30. tion and inspiration to others resulted in the Quillen College of Medicine. This is the School, and Aya Fukuda of Science Hill High raising, alumni relations, publications and improving the university. “Awards from CASE creation of the Cecile Cox Quillen Chair of highest funded Chair at ETSU. Mrs. School. Roan Scholars awards, which cover overall communications. Excellence in Geriatrics and Gerontology at Quillen and her husband were named tuition, room and board, and books, are based East Tennessee State University’s James H. Honorary Alumni in 1987. on performance and merit, as well as nomina- Smith Memorial Donated State of Franklin tions submitted by the students' high schools. During Culp Center Anniversary Celebration Environmental Society

During the recent celebra- Endows New Scholarship Dorothy Lee-Grisham — The Insurance Agent tion of the 25th anniversary of Utilizes Life Insurance for the Future of ETSU the D.P. Culp University Members of the State of Franklin Environmental Society recently established Center, a group of original sion. My career has been so personally satisfy- existing policy to the ETSU Foundation as a a new scholarship endowment in the East As financial paintings portraying the four professionals ing to me, and ETSU made it happen!” planned gift that may benefit their tax situa- Tennessee State University Foundation for seasons of East Tennessee counsel donors to Dorothy states. tion and the Foundation, too,” Dorothy notes. students from Washington and Greene were presented in memory of the ETSU Based in Chattanooga, Dorothy’s agency has Having such a great appreciation for all that counties. a longtime ETSU employee, Foundation, there been recognized in the top 8 percent of her the people of ETSU did for her, Dorothy has The endowment will provide financial Bennie C. Smith, who served are many ways to company for superior performance. Dorothy some noteworthy ideas concerning giving to assistance to incoming freshmen and under- as director of business and make a planned certainly knows insurance. She also knows the ETSU. “As Americans, we get so caught up in financial affairs. Smith, who graduate students who are pursuing bache- gift. Of these vari- role life insurance can have in planned giving our busy lives I think that we sometimes forget held a B.S. and M.S. from lor’s degrees in environmental health at “My education ous methods to the ETSU Foundation. “When I decided to to give to others. People need to do a better ETSU, worked at the universi- ETSU. Scholarships will be awarded by the at ETSU is the including bequests, give an insurance policy to the ETSU job of giving back to their communities, department of environmental health faculty ty from 1962 until several best investment a gift of retirement Foundation, it made the most sense for me including ETSU. My planned gift of life insur- months prior to his death in and may be renewed on an annual basis for plan assets, chari- personally compared with other planned gifts. ance enables me to leave a personal legacy at 1987. recipients. The first scholarship will be I’ll ever make!” table remainder It can be inexpensive, and the premium pay- ETSU to assist future students who need help, These paintings are now housed on the Shown with the paintings at the presentation awarded for fall semester 2002. trusts, and others, ments can be automatically deducted. By particularly as tuition continues to increase. third floor of the Culp Center in the East are (L-R) Susan Wiseman, granddaughter of The State of Franklin Environmental life insurance may also offer a cost-effective, naming the ETSU Foundation as the owner The students my gift will help in the future Tennessee Room. Bennie Smith; Barbara Smith Wiseman, daugh- Society was incorporated in 1985 in easy way to make a major planned gift. and beneficiary of the policy, the premium may be the very students who, like me almost They were “given in memory of Smith, ter; Donald R. Carter, director emeritus of the response to concerns by the residents of the Dorothy Lee-Grisham, Class of 1974, has payments are tax-deductible for me. I feel 30 years ago, perhaps could not otherwise whose professionalism and hard work helped Culp Center; June Smith Wilson, Smith’s widow; Fall Branch, Haws Crossroads and Bethesda been a professional insurance agent for over 25 good that the policy empowers me to make a afford the ETSU education that will shape to shape the vision of the Student Center dur- Martha Street Culp, widow of ETSU President communities regarding the quality of their years. Dorothy recently recalled her student major gift for the future of my university,” their lives, make their careers possible, and ing its early years, and whose genuine concern Emeritus Dr. D.P. Culp; Robyn Smith, daughter; groundwater. By providing technical and days at ETSU. “When I attended ETSU, even Dorothy explains. make our world better,” Dorothy believes. Her for students, hospitality and enthusiasm and Dr. Tony Warner, assistant vice president monetary assistance, this not-for-profit citi- though the tuition and fees then were afford- As a professional insurance agent, Dorothy support of ETSU also includes her service as a helped students experience the Student Center for University Center/ID Services. zen action corporation was instrumental in able for many students, they weren’t for me. advises that alumni of ETSU, particularly member of the ETSU National Alumni as a home, a haven, and an entertainment cen- improving and protecting the groundwater But rather than be discouraged by my finances, those in the 30-50 age range, should consider Association board of directors. ter, not just a workplace or a student services in these communities. my family and I borrowed the money to make utilizing life insurance to make a planned gift. Thank you, Dorothy, for your support and strip mall. as a loving, caring person, and incredible chef, “It is the pleasure of the board of direc- my education possible. I worked as a student. “Although all alumni and friends of ETSU may sharing what ETSU means to you. Dorothy “The university knew him as the Student who, along with his wife and daughters, often tors to participate in the Campaign for I received some financial aid. My education at consider the insurance option to make a Lee-Grisham, Class of 1974, reminds us so well included students in his family, particularly at Center’s director of business and financial ETSU Tomorrow by establishing the State of ETSU is the best investment I’ll ever make planned gift, this age range may find the most why we should consider giving to ETSU in mealtime.” affairs, and students and co-workers knew him Franklin Environmental Society because it made my professional career possi- benefit at the least cost. Also, other alumni appreciation for all ETSU has done for us and Scholarship,” said President Marion Light. ble. I simply couldn’t have entered this profes- and friends may want to consider donating an will do for future generations, if we provide the “margin of excellence” today. 16 17 VOLUNTEER Leadership Tom Seaton Leads by Example

t is one of the Tri-Cities great suc- his love of “State” to others. And throughout John Jones Carries a Legacy of Leadership cess stories. An entrepreneurial the university, Seaton’s encouragement is felt. I young man pairs with another during From sponsoring Fred Sauceman’s weekly ohn A. Jones is carrying a legacy of have committed to help the Roan Scholars college. They start a business. The business radio show “ETSU Voices” to a number of leadership. Quietly working to better Leadership program also. takes flight. Whether it’s computers in a other incidental activities, Tom helps without J his community, his state, and his univer- The service goes on in many ways. At Second garage or barbecue sandwiches at a gas station much fanfare. In recognition of his efforts, he sity. He gives his time and expertise with- Harvest Food Pantry, Jones led a successful “drive thru” window, success is admirable. was designated an Honorary Alumnus in out hesitation. Jones’ service knows no bound- $600,000 fund-raising effort that put the organi- The greatest success, however, is much 2001. aries. The Jones Factor is a family of volunteers. zation in a new facility. His service to aging citi- greater than the business story. It is found in ETSU is just part of the effort. The Being in a leading role was something the zens was recognized with presentation of the the lives touched through volunteerism and Salvation Army is another beneficiary. As a Jones family has been accustomed to. Carl A. Better Life Award in 2000 from Tennessee leadership. Tom Seaton has given both to this leader, he is involved in the Christmas Kettle Jones, Jr., as publisher of the Johnson City Press Healthcare Association. He is also active with the community. fund drives and the “Souper Bowl for the Chronicle, engaged in civic responsibility Frontier Health board of directors. Among his The commitment, energy, and sharing of Hungry.” Many members of the Firehouse through the pages of his daily newspaper. One short-term projects, Jones has served on the talents and resources is not done easily. Time staff put in time at Salvation Army kettles this of the most notable causes was the establish- Governor’s Task Force on Judicial Reform. away from your “real work,” giving creatively past season. The March of Dimes is another ment of a medical school at ETSU. Kathryn And yes, he has been the editor-in-chief of the to projects, and occasionally leaving other place he helps, but with Tom comes a pack- Jones, spent years raising awareness for literacy Johnson City Press. Filling the pages with stories matters to handle later is part of it. But the age. His involvement often includes his wife and support of the Johnson City Public Library. that have captured life and recorded progress of personal reward is…priceless. Donna and sons Justin and Matthew. There The youngest of their four children did not have the Tri-Cities. The family owned newspaper has “Our relationship originally began not only are those employees that also engage. Tom’s to look far for an example about community been an important part of daily life in Johnson because I’m a local hometown person, but, example has been transferred throughout his commitment and service. City since 1934 and a pivotal point of the Jones also as one of a business relationship, that’s organization. The impact of the family is evident. At the Factor for the Tri-Cities. This proud legacy is “Our relationship originally where it began.” Seaton recently said. “Now Squeezing the calendar a little tighter is the Chamber of Commerce, in the board of direc- being handed over to the Sandusky (Ohio) our business is like the Pirate Club, if we can Johnson City/Washington County/ tor’s conference room, pictures line the walls of Newspapers, Inc. The Jones Family has been a began not only because I’m past presidents. Three Jones-father Carl (1961- great steward of the community trust and this just establish a relationship in one area I feel Jonesborough Chamber of Commerce and 1962), brother Tim (1991), and the latest addi- will be part of the inheritance for the new man- like it will grow and grow as our relationship the Visitors and Conventions Bureau. A very a local hometown person, “It has been my tion of John (2001) are on the wall. Three is the agement. has grown. Our relationship between the involved member of the hospitality industry, record for homegrown, hometown leaders in John A. Jones is a person of genuine compas- Firehouse and ETSU began in 1982 with a Seaton is engaged in building business…for but, also as one of a business pleasure to serve. this organization with an 87-year history. sion for others. As a responsible news reporter he $50.00 donation to the Pirate Club, because other businesses, too. His annual duties with After finishing at ETSU, John spent some time has been the objective observer and the inspira- quite frankly that was all we could muster the Chamber include transporting Santa relationship, that’s where it Being a part of in Nashville with the Nashville Banner. His state tional editorialist. Fair and responsible in his up.” Claus to town on the restaurant’s trademark capital involvement has been a regular part of trade, for Johnson City and the people of the ETSU tops a list that Seaton keeps sorted in 1925 Seagrave fire engine during the began.” something as special his life since. Carrying his outdoor interests to region, he continues to give as his family has his Palm Pilot. President of the ETSU Pirate Christmas Parade as well as partnering with provide a citizen’s view on the Tennessee given to make lives better for all of those they Club, Tom has become one of the Bucs most other Walnut Street businesses at Halloween as this university is, Wildlife Commission and he followed his father serve. ETSU benefits from the leadership of the visible fans. As a major sponsor and key vol- and other occasions. in serving on the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Jones family, the Seatons and many others who unteer with ETSU PRIDE, he has transferred Just for good measure, add in the “short one really enjoys Commission. One of his other “roles” was help- share a vision for the future. term” “one-shot” projects. The most promi- ing lead efforts to help a veteran legislator in his nent is PROJECT VIPER. This effort to place come a long way in the past 10 years, and it’s these roles.” run for governor. The result was Ned Ray thermal imaging cameras in the Johnson City improving, but it can always be better. McWherter’s election. Fire Department resulted with eight units Whether it’s mutual cooperation with sports At ETSU, John has served on the National being purchased. Each city station now has activities with city facilities or other ventures, Alumni Association board since 1993. As one of one. we all have everything to gain with doing that the creators of the ETSU PRIDE program, his Getting back to business, it is clear Seaton and working together in that way. Convince leadership has been most visible. Serving as has a vision of the importance of ETSU in his the Visitors Bureau, the city and the parks president for two years, he has represented business and community. “The ETSU PRIDE programs and also ETSU we are really going 60,000 alumni at several meetings, public events to have to work together in that area, I think and graduations. For the PRIDE program, his Week effort has been the most interesting guidance has been invaluable as that effort grew thing that we’ve engaged in with our role at we all have a lot to gain,” Seaton shared. from 280 signs along Johnson City intersections the university, because it was an education for Tom Seaton is second generation ETSU. He to a full regional promotion. As a member of the me in terms of looking at the numbers of is building a great legacy for future genera- ETSU Foundation board John represents the what ETSU means to our economy. That was tions, being spread among those he influ- alumni association. At State, brother Tim, who the approach that we originally took in ETSU ences. ETSU will stand as a better place has served with the Pirate Club board of directors PRIDE Week. That was with the table tents because of volunteers and leaders like Tom and is vice president of the foundation, joins him. and flyers that we put out showing the eco- Seaton. “It has been my pleasure to serve. Being a part nomic impact. I think that made a lot of peo- of something special as this university is, one ple sit back and take notice. I think some- really enjoys these roles,” Jones commented. As a times in a community you take for granted board member, he supported the effort of the one of your largest employers in town sitting association to aid the fund raising of the Roan out there. Scholars Leadership Program. On a personal “I would really like to see even more coop- note, John and his wife Janet Snodgrass, a mem- Pictured above (l-r): ETSU President Paul Stanton, Randy Greene, John Jones, Tom eration between city and university. It has ber of the class of 1986 and former cheerleader, Seaton, and Richard Manahan at the Block Party in Johnson City sponsored by State of Franklin Bank and Firehouse Restaurant. Greene & Seaton are holding an award for 18 ETSU TODAY their sponsorship of the Block Party. 19 The Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow The Challenge We Face Together Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow exceeds $100 million goal

"Every person who makes a Support from businesses and individu- unprecedented financial support was A $20 million partnership between Quality Education als, in addition to the participation of received from individuals and businesses ETSU and Parametric Technology Corp. Science, Technology, ETSU must continue to attract extraordinari- gift to the campaign forms ETSU faculty, staff and alumni, is another throughout the region. of Newport Beach, Calif., was also devel- ly qualified students, exceptional and innova- critical factor. “Every person who makes a A little more than two years into the oped during the campaign. Funds from & Medicine tive faculty and other personnel that will or strengthens a partnership gift to the campaign forms or strengthens five-year effort, the campaign goal was Parametric equipped computer stations in The university is committed to providing lead- provide a vibrant environment for learning ing-edge technology for students and faculty a partnership with ETSU,” Stanton said. increased to $50 million. When the gift the new Scott M. Niswonger Digital Media from the highest caliber faculty in endowed to strengthen their work as well as our posi- chairs and professorships to the outstanding with ETSU." “This unified commitment will enable us total soon exceeded $56 million, Stanton Center located across the street from tion among the country's top comprehensive academic performance of students such as to achieve our goal of becoming the best raised the bar again to $75 million for ETSU, adjacent to the Adelphia Centre at universities. As an institution deeply involved those benefiting from Roan Scholarships, regional university in the nation.” what was termed an “Encore Performance.” Millennium Park in Johnson City. in the health sciences arena, ETSU views Honors Scholarships, and Challenge 2000 he Campaign for ETSU The Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow will Several new projects were added to the Niswonger, a member of the ETSU ground-breaking research as an important Scholarships -- ETSU is made a better place. Tomorrow has exceeded its $100 remain under way until the end of the uni- campaign’s focus on quality education; Foundation, made a $1.5 million gift to part of our mission, and we want to ensure million goal, East Tennessee that these scientific studies continue to be an RESULT: $21,659,705 versity’s current fiscal year, a point Stanton teaching, research and service; science, the campaign, one of the largest gifts from State University President Dr. unwavering priority. Therefore, we must con- T emphasized to the crowd. “Please don’t let technology and medicine; and featured an individual in ETSU’s history. The uni- Paul E. Stanton, Jr. announced during stantly stay in tune to the ever-evolving tech- tonight’s announcement signal a close of facilities. versity has received national and interna- the (Feb. 1) annual dinner for the uni- nology necessary to perform competitive, the campaign effort,” he said. “Between A record giving total during 2000-01, tional acclaim for its digital media design peer-reviewed research. It is imperative that versity’s biggest donors. now and June 30, we will continue seeking which brought the campaign balance to program, and currently has a waiting list our students and faculty have access to the lat- “Everyone here played a role in the new partners. The final Campaign for $85 million at the end of its fourth year, of students who want to enroll. est equipment available in order to advance success of East Tennessee State scientific investigation as a hallmark of this ETSU Tomorrow total will include all gifts inspired Stanton to increase the goal one The Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow has University’s first-ever capital campaign. university. and pledges received during the next six more time to $100 million during the received national, regional, and state Congratulations!” Stanton exclaimed to RESULT: $47,278,896 months. I challenge you to continue to annual meeting of the ETSU Foundation recognition. The most recent honor is an the more than 330 members of the exceed a goal many said could not be members. On Oct. 2, 2001, ETSU award from the Council for Advancement Distinguished President’s Trust gathered reached.” announced the campaign had crossed the and Support of Education (CASE) in dis- at MeadowView Conference Resort and Initial estimates from the consultant $90 million mark, an achievement that trict competition. District III includes Convention Center. who conducted a feasibility study to mea- coincided with the university’s 90th birthday. more than 550 colleges and universities During the university’s first public sure potential campaign support indicated The list of benefits from the campaign is throughout the Southeast. announcement of the campaign’s suc- $30 million was the most the university long. More than 70 new endowments have Dr. Richard A. Manahan, vice president cess, Stanton praised the efforts of could hope to raise. However, when ETSU been established through the Campaign for for university advancement and executive retired First District Congressman kicked off the campaign in 1997, Stanton ETSU Tomorrow. “These endowments will vice president of the ETSU Foundation, James H. Quillen, who served as hon- declared an even higher “stretch” goal of provide additional funds for scholarships, attributed ETSU’s success in fund raising orary chair of the Campaign for ETSU $40 million. faculty research and facilities improve- to three principles: longevity of key volun- Tomorrow, and campaign co-chairs Stanton credits his confidence to the ments,” said Dennis T. Powell, president of teer leadership, and university personnel Stuart E. Wood, Jr. and Wayne Basler. encouragement received from community the ETSU Foundation. “More than $3.5 working together as a team; strong, expert Teaching, Research, “Their leadership during the planning leaders during the early stages of the cam- million in scholarship funds have been volunteer involvement in investment poli- stages and throughout the public phase paign effort. Once the Campaign for ETSU awarded to ETSU students by the universi- cies of the ETSU Foundation; and active & Service of the campaign continues to be exem- Tomorrow was publicly announced, ty foundation since the campaign’s incep- involvement of academic leaders through- ETSU is composed of distinct colleges and plary,” Stanton said. schools, each with its own mission and specific tion in 1997.” out the institution. needs. To allow these academic divisions to reach their full potential, each college will direct funds into those areas that will make each college or school most competitive. Opportunities will be available to support or name centers of excellence, institutes, chairs, Raising the Margin of Featured Facilities professorships and faculty, and program Through the development of new state-of- development funds. Each academic division at the-art teaching and research facilities, ETSU ETSU has a plan to enhance teaching, expand will further enhance the impact and ability research, and provide vital service to the region to generate quality students and society- and locations beyond. benefiting innovations. RESULT: $30,779,627 EXCELLENCE RESULT: $420,270 20 21 6 1 2 3

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he first weekend in February 2002, 1. Nancy and Paul Stanton stop for the camera 8. Earnest and Mary Ann Deavenport accept a 16. Lynn and Veronica Brannon were all grins T over 330 people gathered to cele- 2. Scott Niswonger visits with Lucy and Louis Gump portrait of Roan Mountain from Dr. Stanton 17. Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor brate a year of giving, the success of the 3. Amy Austin with Wayne Basler as expression of appreciation for their support Charles Manning addresses the audience 21 Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow, greet the 4. Dr. Ken Olive receives his plaque 9. Dr. Todd and Sally Fowler are joined for 18. Doug and Vicky Taylor receive their plaque 5. Anne and James Reel were there to receive a dinner by Dr. Karen McRae Doran and her 19. Reverend Bedford and Carol Transou receive 22 newest Trust members and congratulate Silver Society Walnut Book husband Colin a plaque. Carol did not let a broken foot the latest Society members. This annual 6. In recognition of the campaign success, the 10. James and Kathea Lett enjoyed the event keep her at home affair serves as a time of appreciation for Margin of Excellence awards were presented 11. Valerie and Burgin Dossett were at the dinner 20. Lans Jamison, Donald Tatum and Paul those contributors who have exceeded the to (l to r) Stuart Wood, Wayne Basler, Scott 12. Bryan Daniels got a Distinguished President’s Montgomery are locked in conversation $10,000 or more threshold of giving or Niswonger, Dennis Powell, Paul Stanton, and Trust plaque 21. Anita and Ken Bates were there moved among the ranks of the Platinum, Richard Manahan. Not pictured is Honorary 13. Martha and D. Roger Kennedy are caught in 22. Freddy Gonzalez, Jr. accepts a walnut book Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze soci- Campaign Chair Congressman James H. Quillen the moment for Chaparral Pontiac of Johnson City 7. The Tylers, Mickey and Doris, came to the dinner 14. A.D. Jones, Jr. and David Tipton collect a 23. Terry and Patty Muse display their book eties. plaque for their support 24. Dennis Powell with Tim and Valda Jones 15. James and Mary Bowman at the reception bring the evening to a close 22 23 24 sports Spectrum Athletics Hall of Fame Shines Brightly with 2002 Induction A capacity crowd gathered to reminisce ETSU record book. He is currently Vice Church in Elizabethton, Tenn., for 20 years. He about past successes and achievements in President for Operations for Citigroup. Cook opened the Bethel Christian School in Carter Ashley Reed Named to sports at East Tennessee State University with was presented by his mother, Donna. County in the mid-80s. Dr. Malone is currently Southern Conference All-Freshman Team the 2002 induction of the Pirate Club Hall an optometrist in Johnson City. Rev. Bobby of Fame. The audience was served up a few Mike Hulbert Stout made the presentation. pleasant stories by former Appalachian State 1977-80, Golf East Tennessee State University Lady Buc She scored in double-digits 14 times this sea- and Georgia Tech Basketball Coach Bobby A 1980 graduate of ETSU, Gloria Parmentier freshman guard Ashley Reed (Barrackville, son, leading the team on six occasions. She Cremins. Mike Hulbert was an All- 1976-80, Rifle W.Va.) was named to the Southern was named to the Active Ankle Bearcat America golfer for the A 1980 graduate of ETSU, Conference All-Freshman Team, at the Invitational All-Tournament Team on Nov. Jay Baumgardner Buccaneers in 1979 and Gloria Parmentier has set over Mountain Dew Southern Conference 24-25 after leading the Lady Bucs to a third- 1952-57, Basketball/Golf 1980. The 1980 individual 150 national rifle records in Women’s Basketball Championships from place finish in a tournament that included A 1957 graduate of ETSU, Southern Conference cham- Junior, Collegiate, Women’s, Charleston, S.C. Belmont, Cincinnati and Troy State. She aver- Jay Baumgardner started out pion, he was an individual Service and open categories. Joining Reed on the five-member squad is aged 18 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in at ETSU on a basketball invitee to the NCAA She earned All-America hon- Joanie White of Appalachian State, Monica ETSU’s games that weekend, a loss to scholarship, a sport in which Championships in both 1979 and 1980, earn- ors from 1977-1980 in small- Pope of Furman, Amanda Eaton of UNC Belmont and a victory over Troy State. he lettered. After an injury ing a 24th-place finish as a senior. A member of bore and air rifles. She led Greensboro and Ki-Ki Glass of Western Reed was one of the most feared three- halted his basketball career, the PGA Tour since 1984, he has won three ETSU to top-three finishes in the NCAA four Carolina. point shooters in the Southern Conference he turned to golf and helped tour events and has had top-10 finishes in both years straight. In 1977, Parmentier was awarded Reed completed her freshman campaign this past season, nailing 60 three-pointers. to establish the ETSU golf the U.S. Open and the PGA, earning over $3 the Sports Illustrated Award of Merit. That same with the Lady Bucs as the team’s second lead- That number ranks fourth in ETSU history team. He helped restart the golf program in million in his career. In 1996, he was named to year, she earned a bronze and two individual ing scorer, averaging 10.2 points per game. for treys made in a season. the mid-1980s and a golf endowment has been the 75th Anniversary SoCon team along with silver medals as a member of the U.S. Shooting established in his name. One of the top ama- Arnold Palmer, Harvie Ward, Brad Faxon and Team in the Championships of the Americas. teur golfers to come from the Tri-Cities area, Jim Ferree and has earmarked 1 percent of his After graduation, she was commissioned as a Baumgardner won over 100 titles as a player. earnings toward the Mike Hulbert Scholarship Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. A DeChellis, Childress Earn SoCon Accolades He is a past member of the ETSU President’s Fund at ETSU. He is also an assistant captain year later she was an instructor/shooter in the Trust, ETSU Foundation and a past president for the 2002 Ryder Cup matches. ETSU Coach Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga. East Tennessee State’s men’s basketball against Western Carolina setting a new of the Pirate Club. Mr. Bill Greene made the Fred Warren introduced Hulbert. Parmentier has coached many Junior Olympic, team took two of the three Southern Memorial Center record. During ETSU’s win- presentation to his family. Collegiate, and International shooters. She is Conference basketball awards as senior ning streak he averaged 22.9 points a P.J. Leddy currently co-owner/manager of Flatwood Dimeco Childress (Columbia, game. Childress has scored Jim Brown 1969-73, Cross Country/ Studio and Questx Webs, a recording studio Tenn.) was named the 1,271 points in his career, 1958-60; 64-66, Track & Field and web design company, in Lebanon, Tenn. Southern Conference eighth on ETSU’s all- Basketball/Baseball A 1973 graduate of ETSU, Hall of Famer Diana Timberlake LeFrancois Player of the Year time scoring list. A 1966 graduate of ETSU, Patrick Joseph Leddy was a presented her. and head coach Ed DeChellis, in Jim “Moose” Brown played member of the famed “Irish DeChellis was his sixth season basketball under coach Brigade” of runners at ETSU Janice C. Shelton 1968-95, Coach/Administrator named the at ETSU, has Madison Brooks from 1958- for coach Dave Walker. He 60. During his basketball helped lead ETSU to a fifth- Dr. Janice Shelton was the Coach of the guided the playing career he was known place finish in the 1971 first woman to hold the Year. Childress Bucs to back- for his scoop shot which was NCAA Cross Country Championships and a Athletics Director position at is the first to-back 18-win nicknamed the “Buckwheat Shot” and averaged second-place finish a year later in the same ETSU and was one of only six ETSU player to seasons and over 15 points and 12 rebounds a game during meet, coming in 15th individually and earning female athletics directors in consecutive earn Player of the 1959-60 season. After fulfilling a military All-America honors. An all-conference per- the country at the time. She the Year honors regular season commitment, he returned to ETSU to finish former in cross country and indoor and out- joined ETSU in 1968 as head since Keith North Division his degree and athletic eligibility. On ETSU’s door track for the Bucs, he returned to Ireland women’s basketball coach, Jennings was titles. His baseball team he played first base and pitcher. after graduation. In 1997, he received the Nestle physical education instructor and women’s named to the award Buccaneer teams After graduation he worked for the Tennessee Tailteann Merit Award for outstanding achieve- intramural director. Dr. Shelton became assis- in back-to-back seasons have won more confer- Department of Education and then returned ments as an Irish high school cross country tant athletics director and coordinator of in 1989-90 and 1990-91. ence games (24) over the to ETSU, where he was a professor in the tech- and track administrator and coach. He is cur- women’s athletics in 1974 before becoming an DeChellis becomes the first last two seasons than any nology department for 30 years. Dr. Pete rently a high school teacher in Leitrim, Ireland. associate professor of the Physical Education ETSU coach to win back- Above: Coach Ed DeChellis other SoCon school. In his Shoun made the introduction. His coach Dave Walker made the presentation. Graduate Faculty in 1984. In 1980, she was to-back Coach of the Year Left: Dimeco Childress career at ETSU he is 85- named associate athletics director and 10 years honors. 81, 49-44 in Southern Donnie Cook Dr. Willie Malone later named interim director of athletics. In Childress has been the leader of the Conference games. Undefeated in February 1979-85, Football 1961-65, Basketball 1991, she became the director of athletics at late-season Buccaneer surge that has led this season, the Bucs current eight-game win A 1985 graduate of ETSU, A 1965 graduate of ETSU, ETSU. In 1987, she received ETSU’s to eight straight wins to close the regular streak is tied for the ninth longest in the Donnie Cook played football Willie Malone was a member Distinguished Staff Award. Dr. Shelton received season. Childress was fourth in the SoCon nation with Utah State and has carried the for the Buccaneers under of the Buccaneer basketball the 1991 National Association of Collegiate in scoring, averaging 17.6 points per game. team to No. 17 in the CollegeInsider.com coach Jim Carlisle. He won team under coach Madison Women Athletics Administrators NCAA District In his last three home games he scored 35, Mid-Major poll and among the top-100 three letters as a player and Brooks. He was voted the III Administrator-of-the-Year Award. She served 36 and 42 points, with his 42-point outburst teams in the Sagarin power rankings. was named an All-American Ohio Valley Conference’s Best on the 1995-96 Atlanta Committee for Olympic in 1982. A team co-captain, Defensive Player during his Games volleyball administrative staff and has he led ETSU in interceptions sophomore season. Malone also served as chair of the NCAA Women’s in both 1981 and 1982, earning first team All- earned three letters and was team captain his Basketball Rules Committee as well as chairing Southern Conference accolades both seasons. senior year. Following graduation, he attended and serving on numerous conference commit- For more on ETSU sports go to www.etsubucs.com Rated as the top strong safety in the SoCon, he the Southern College of Optometry in tees. She is a member of the Georgetown returned an interception 69 yards for a score Memphis, Tenn. Since then, Dr. Malone has College Athletics Hall of Fame and currently against Appalachian State in 1982, the fifth written four books that have sold over 150,000 serves on the Georgetown Board of Trustees. longest interception return for a score in the copies. He served as pastor of the Bethel Coach Les Robinson made this presentation. 24 ETSU TODAY 25 Joe Shipley 1956-1984, Coach 2002 football schedule class Notes Joe Shipley was a Physical Education instructor at the Date Opponent Time Oct. 19 ELON (Homecoming) 2:00 p.m. University Training School Aug. 31 at N.C. State 7:00 p.m. Oct. 26 FURMAN * 6:00 p.m. 2000 Carla R. Beswick (M.S.N.,’00) is now an instruc- William C. Sutterfield (R.E.S.,’00) is currently prior to becoming baseball Melinda A. Benavides (B.S.E., ’01) married Kyle tor in the Department of Nursing at ETSU. She employed at Surgical Associates Inc. His wife, Sept. 7 MARS HILL 6:00 p.m. Nov. 2 at Georgia Southern * 1:00 p.m. coach at ETSU. He played in H. Cannon (B.S.,’01) on May 26, 2001. She is obtained this position after teaching part time for Melissa (B.B.A.,’95) is employed at Therapy Works. the New York Giants farm Sept. 14 at Gardner-Webb TBA Nov. 9 WOFFORD * 6:00 p.m. employed as a second grade teacher at Carters the university. They now reside in Tulsa, Okla. system, with Bristol in the Sept. 21 VMI * 6:00 p.m. Nov. 16 at Chattanooga * 1:30 p.m. Valley Elementary School and he is employed at Joseph F. Brandon (B.S.,’00) works for WOKI- Dale O. Treadway (B.S.,’00) is currently manag- Logan’s Roadhouse. They now reside in Johnson 100.3 The River as the Morning Show producer and ing a technical support and customer service call Appalachian league, with Sept. 28 at Western Carolina * TBA Salisbury in the Carolina league and also * Southern Conference Games City. as an Air Talent. On September 15 he married Mika center. He now resides in Yakima, Wash. played for Munich when stationed in Germany Oct. 5 APPALACHIAN STATE * 6:00 p.m. All Times are Eastern Standard Time Kimberly A. Cagle (B.S.,’01) and Jason G. Anne Harness Smith. They now reside in Knoxville Wendi F. Watson (B.B.A.,’00) has recently been Zurawick (B.S.,’01) were married on May 26, 2001, while serving in the Army. Shipley coached/ Oct. 12 at The Citadel * 2:00 p.m. Dates & times subject to change with their two children, Tori and Emily. hired by Citizens Bank as an electronic representa- at First Baptist Church, Dunlap. She is currently Michael M. Bryan (B.A.,’00) and Rachel R. Moore recruited several professional players including tive. Prior to this, she worked for Times News attending graduate school and he is a student at (B.S.,’00) were married on April 28, 2001. He is Media as an Internet Consultant. She is involved Ed Goodson of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine. They now employed as a radio personality. They now reside in with Showtime Productions, Witness Vocal Ensemble Dave Campbell of the Atlanta Braves. He vol- reside in Johnson City. Virginia Beach, Va. and Small Miracles Therapeutic Riding Center. She unteered and assisted in the orchestration of Seattle Starts Ex-CFL Star Maurice (Mo) Kelly ’94 Angela M. Carrier (A.A.S.,’01) married Justin Law and her husband Joey reside in Kingsport. the ETSU Special Olympics. After retiring from Chase on June 29, 2001. She is employed by the Marvin E. Bell (B.G.S., ’99) Tina M. Wheeler (B.A.,’00) is now employed as coaching, Shipley continued teaching at ETSU. The man After a career at East Tennessee State Bristol Regional Medical Center and Blue Ridge was transferred to the Client Services Associate for The Corporate Images He retired from academics in November 1984. who started at University, Kelly played for four CFL teams Specialists. He is employed by United Parcel Shepherd Center in public relations firm and is currently living in Bristol. Hall of Famer Ed Goodson presented this free safety for over six seasons. In 1997, he was named all- Service. They now reside in Bluff City. Atlanta to recover from his Karen J. Williams (B.G.S.,’00, G.C.E.R.,’01) is an Kristi M. Davenport (B.S.E.,’01) married Jeremy posthumous recognition. the Seattle CFL, and two years later he was an Eastern recent accident in administrative resident at Holston Valley Medical B. Cooper on June 24, 2001. She is employed by Center in Kingsport and has been selected for Seahawks has Division all-star. November that left him Jay Shoop Union County Public Schools and he is employed paralyzed. He is allowed admission to the American College of Healthcare more than 100 But Kelly, a 29-year-old South Carolina by House Master Home Inspections. They now 1965-1970, Athletic Trainer limited movement so his Executives. career profes- native who earned a B.S. degree in criminal reside in Charlotte, N.C. spine can heal. It is a A 1970 graduate of sional starts justice in 1994, said he sees his greatest Gena B. Elkins (B.S.N., ’01) is a nursing supervi- 1990s ETSU, Jay Shoop has served learning process about his and nearly 500 achievement as getting a chance to play in the sor at the Veterans Affairs Mountain Home. She injury and how to take care of himself. He has Amanda C. Brown (B.B.A., ’99) is currently as Head Athletic Trainer of career tackles. U.S. recently graduated from the R.N.-B.S.N. She has recently been moved home. Donations are employed by Silverman Consultants, Inc. in Mt. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers He’s a two- “That was my No. 1 goal, was to make it to been married for 17 years and has two children, being accepted on Bell’s behalf at: Fraternal Pleasant, S.C. and the Detroit Lions. Prior time all-league the NFL,” said Kelly, a product of East Sara and Jacob. The family also has two pets, Lucy Order of Police; Burgess Mills Lodge 11; P.O. Barbara S. Brown (M.B.A.,’99) has joined the and Oliver. to his stint in the NFL, he performer who Tennessee State University. “It was all fine and Box 933; Kingsport, TN 37662. Checks Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a finan- Jimmy L. Hawkins (M.D.’01) married Elizabeth K. served as Associate Athletics also has postseason experience. dandy when I was up in Canada, and I made should be made to the FOP and designated cial representative. She was previously assistant Stafford (B.S.W.,’97) on May 19, 2001, in director of Organizational Development Services at Director and Head Athletic South of the border - the U.S.-Canadian for the Marvin Bell Fund. the most of the opportunity. I just never had Jonesborough. He is employed at UT medical cen- Walters State Community College and manager of Trainer for the Georgia Tech Athletics border, that is - Maurice Kelly isn’t exactly a the opportunity in the NFL. That’s every kid’s Association. Shoop designed a new state-of- ter in Knoxville. She is employed at Tennessee Workforce Development at ETSU. household name. But during his six seasons in dream growing up in America and playing Department of Human Services in Knoxville. the-art rehabilitation center, which serves both Courtney Thomas Carter (B.S.,’00) is employed Christine N. Easterling (B.S.E.,’99) was married to the Canadian Football League, Kelly was con- football. It wasn’t to be the man in Canada, it Christy R. James (B.S.,’01) married Randolph A. as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher at Jason Booher on July 9, 2001, on Mahogany Beach, intercollegiate athletes and the private sector at sidered one of the best defensive players in the was to be the man in the NFL. That’s just the Murray (B.S.,’01) on June 2, 2001, in Kingsport. Yuma Elementary School. She and her husband, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. She is employed as an elemen- Georgia Tech. Shoop wrote and published The game. way things worked out for me, and I just made She works as a teacher at Volunteer High School Shannon M. Carter (B.S.,’01), gave birth to Andrew tary school teacher for Sullivan County Schools and History of the Southeastern Athletic Trainers “He was a big-time player,” said Seahawks the most of my opportunity.” and he is employed with the City of Kingsport. “Drew” Mark Carter on August 13, 2001. he is a licensed insurance broker and co-owner of Association in 1988. He served on the Atlanta Christopher M. Miller (B.S.,’01) and Valerie D. long snapper J.P. Darche, a native Canadian Kelly hooked on with Seattle in the summer Clinton D. Jones (B.A.,’00) is employed at the Booher Agency, Bristol. Committee for the Olympic Games from Johnson (B.S.,’00) were married on August 4, 2001. who spent one season in the CFL while Kelly of 2000 after a Seahawks scout got a hold of Tennessee Telemarketing Inc. of Johnson City as a Martin R. Karlsson (B.S.,’99, M.S.,’00) married 1991-1996, which included serving as Head He is employed at Joseph Rogers Primary School Bi-Lingual Customer Service Representative. He is Amy L. Light (B.F.A.,’97, M.S.,’00) on July 28, 2001. was there. “Everyone in the league knew about one of his game tapes through a friend-of-a- Trainer at the Olympic Village. Jerry Robertson and she is employed at Carters Valley Elementary currently serving customers across the United States He is currently a 3-D artist at Sony Online him. He played like he does now: a huge hitter.” friend. made the presentation. School. They now reside in Rogersville. and Puerto Rico. Entertainment. They now reside in San Diego. Kelly’s first NFL start, which happened on “Just me being in the NFL is an accomplish- Steven M. Neilson (M.C.M., ’01) works in plan- Dessi K. Ford (B.B.A.,’00) is a Mary Kay Sales Brandon Krantz (B.S., ’99) was married on June John W. Walton October 28, 2001, has been a long time in the ment,” Kelly said. “That’s a feat in itself.” ning for the City of Johnson City and received a Director. The Ford Unit is the number one unit in 16, 2001, to Chasity M. Shorter (B.S., ’99) at East 1965-1970, Football making. By Scott M. Johnson Master of City Management degree in December. the Head area. Dessi has earned a free Cadillac, Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. He is a wellness He also has a master’s degree in planning from A 1970 graduate of The Herald of Everett, Washington which she received on December 14, 2001. She teacher and head varsity baseball coach at Sullivan Florida State University. and her daughter Sierra reside in Johnson City. Central High School. She is a second grade teacher ETSU, John Walton was Sara B. Rutherford (B.S.,’01) married Kevin M. Henry D. Forrester III (B.S.,’00) married Jamie L. at Blountville Elementary School. captain of the undefeated Kirksey on June 16, 2001, in Asheville, N.C. They Woods (B.B.A.,’00) on August 12, 2001. She is Wendy C. Linebarger (B.S.E., ’99) is a kinder- 1969 Grantland Rice Bowl BucSports Medical Care: It’s NOT Just for Athletes! now reside in Rye, New York, where he is employed employed with Washington Mutual Finance and he garten teacher with the Greene County School Championship team. He with the advertising department at ESPN. is employed with City Finance. They now reside in System. started all four years at cen- BucSports Athletic Medicine Center has In order to provide convenience to the Anthony W. Schroeck (B.S.,’01) is an instructor at Knoxville. Stephen D. Loyd (M.D.,’99) is an assistant profes- ter and earned All-Ohio expanded treatment offerings. We now offer patient we also offer: University School. He taught in Cocke County Rebecca A. Loyd (M.A.,’00) is an assistant UIT sor in the Department of Internal Medicine at ETSU. before attaining his current position. Valley Conference honors in comprehensive medical coverage to the gen- • Designated parking freshman orientation coordinator in the department Shana M. Luckadoo (B.S.W., ’99) married Brian Jennifer S. Tweed (M.P.T.,’01) has joined Holston of Computer and Information Sciences. Before Watson on July 14, 2001, at Fairfield Baptist Church. 1968 and 1969. After graduation, Walton eral public including a fully functional outpa- • Handicap access attended Memphis State Humphries School of Medical Group’s Rehabilitation Services. starting this position, she worked as a counselor at They now reside in Chattanooga. tient orthopedic and sports Physical Therapy • Convenient hours Heather R. Ward (A.A.S.,’01) married Brandon Law and graduated eighth in his class. In 1989, John Sevier Middle School in Kingsport. Robin C. Maxfield (M.E.D., ’99) married William Center. • Accept all major insurance Vaughan on August 31, 2001, at Fudges Chapel Tara L. Netherland (B.S.,’00) and Craig R. Bell he was presented with the Outstanding Young T. Henley (B.B.A., ’94) on July 20, 2001, in Rosedale, Treatment capabilities include: To schedule an appointment with the United Methodist Church. She is currently continu- (B.S.,’99) were married on June 23, 2001. She is Va. She is a third grade teacher at Honaker Man Award. In 1998, Walton was elected as ing her education in ultrasound at Chattanooga employed by Covington Independent School • Physician on staff physician or physical therapist call: Elementary School and he is employed by Sales Carter County General Sessions Judge for an State Technical Community College and is System and he is attending Cincinnati Bible • Physical Therapy services Managers Inc. as a manufacturer’s representative. eight-year term, which he is currently serving. (423) 439-4044. employed at Indian Path Medical Center. He is Seminary. They now reside in Independence, Ky. Jonathan L. Pollitte (M.D.,’99) is an assistant pro- He is a member of the ETSU Pirate Club • On-site x-ray employed at Kingsport Railcar Services. They now Maria L. Russell (B.S.,’00) married Ryan B. Sharp fessor in the Department of Internal Medicine at board of directors and was on the founding • Aquatic therapy reside in Church Hill. (B.S.,’99) on June 13, 2001. She is a sales represen- ETSU. committee of the ETSU Letterwinners Club. • Custom orthotic fabrication Fredrick P. Bailey (B.S.,’00) is currently a Special tative for Precision Flooring Group and he is a sales Bradford P. Schlomer (M.S., ’99) was married to Coach John Robert Bell made this presentation. • On-site bracing/assistive devices Education Teacher, the Boys Junior Varsity Basketball representative for Watson Pharmaceuticals. They Andrea Leles on June 23, 2001, at St. Paul United (e.g. crutches, etc.) Coach, and the assistant Baseball Coach at Tellico now reside in Charleston, S.C. Methodist Church in Alabama. He is a pharmaceu- Plains High School. He also returned to ETSU as tical representative and she is a kindergarten part of the Alumni Return to the Classroom. teacher. 26 27 Chasity M. Shorter (B.S., ’99) was married on T. Adam Kerley (B.P.T., ’98) has been hired as a Jonathan R. Pierce (B.S., ’98) married Anne Heather D. Light (B.S., ’97, M.S., ’99) married with the Navy. He is a staff physician with the mercial relationships manger. He is past president June 16, 2001, to Brandon Krantz (B.S., ’99) at East new physical therapist for the BUCSPORTS Athletic Johnston on June 16, 2001, at Indian Springs Jamie Terrell on May 19, 2001, at South Nags Head, Naval Hospital Sigonella. They have a daughter, of the Optimist Club of Johnson City and serves on Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. She is a second Medicine Center at East Tennessee State University. Baptist Church. He is employed as an operations N.C. She is employed as an audiologist by Carolina Megan Thu-Ha, who was born on December 12, the board of the Girl Scouts of the Appalachian grade teacher at Blountville Elementary School. He He is certified as a strength and conditioning spe- manager at Office Depot in Johnson City and she is Hearing and Balance Labs. They now reside in the 2001. Council. is a wellness teacher and head varsity baseball cialist by the National Strength and Conditioning a first grade teacher at Jackson Elementary School. Outerbanks of North Carolina. Joshua C. Hutchins III (B.S., ’96) married Tia Andrew Gibbons (B.S., ’95) married Greta Clark coach at Sullivan Central High School. Association. Kerley and his wife Karen, who is a Bradley H. Price (B.S., ’98) has been named as Dr. Jason C. Lynn (M.D., ’97, RES, ’99) and his Streeter on May 12, 2001, at Blessed Sacrament on July 7, 2001, at Sunnyside Baptist Church. He is Jamie E. Shupe (B.S.E., ’99) was married to Frank nurse, reside in Johnson City. vice president of finance and operations at wife Kristin are proud to announce the birth of their Holy Catholic Cathedral, Grenada, West Indies. He employed as assistant public defender for the Martin on August 25, 2001, at First Baptist Church Dr. K. Krishnan (RES, ’98) is the principal investi- Wellmont Lonesome Pine. He has six years of expe- daughter on October 11, 2000. He has also joined is a student at St. Georges University School of Second Judicial District. of Fall Branch. She is employed by the Social gator for the ETSU Cancer Center which has been rience in health care finance, having previously Pitts Radiology, which is the oldest practice in the Medicine. Christopher T. Hall (B.S., ’95) married Lisa G. Security Administration, Office of Hearings and awarded $871,000 from the Centers for Disease served as assistant controller for the James H. state of South Carolina. John M. Lentz (B.S.N., ’96) is a charge nurse in Rose (M.E.D., ’95) on July 1, 2001, at Allandale Appeals. Control and Prevention. Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital in Johnson City. He Jason D. Mullins (B.S., ’97) married Joanna the level one trauma center at Fort Bragg Army Mansion. He is employed as outside sales/branch Lezlee C. Turner (B.S.,’99) and Jonathon H. Dice and his wife, Jennifer, live in Gray. Mullins on June 13, 2001, and is currently employed Base in Fayetteville, N.C. manager at Carlton Bates and is co-owner of Triple (B.S.,’99) were married on October 6, 2001. She is Lisa C. Eggers (B.S., Sara E. Pitts (B.A., ’98) married Shannon Palmer at Claims Verification Inc. Blaine D. Ratliff (B.B.A., ’96) married Wendy H. Farm. She is employed as a guidance counselor currently employed and pursuing her master’s ’92), the regional on June 30, 2001, at Dogwood Manor. She is an Dr. Thu-Trang Phung (M.D., ’97) moved to Sicily, Lowe on May 5, 2001, at Central Baptist Church in at Sullivan South High School. degree at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville director of Fresh Start accountant with Jefferson Commons Properties and Italy. She and her husband, Tim, have a daughter, Johnson City. He is employed by EdwardJones of Marcie King (B.B.A., ’95) married Lowell Thomas and he is employed by U.S. Cellular. They now Surgical Gifts, Inc., was he is vice president of investments at Financial Megan Thu-Ha, who was born on December 12, Johnson City. Bryant II (B.B.A., ’96) on September 22, 2001, in reside in Knoxville. named to the Business Concepts. They now reside in Knoxville. 2001. First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn. She is Angela M. Walsh (B.B.A., ’99) joined the Finance Journal’s 40 Under Forty Barry H.Valentine (B.S.,’98) married Brandy Flynn Julie A. Reed (B.S.N., ’97) married Gregory A. Larry D. Keplinger (B.S., currently employed in the Oak Ridge School Department of the City of Johnson City as a staff Class of 2001. She is a on July 28, 2001, at the New Hope Church of God. Franklin on August 11, 2001, at The Oaks in ’87) retired from ETSU System. He is self-employed with Mobile accountant. She is maintaining and reconciling var- member of the He is employed with Campbell and Hooper and she Johnson City. She is employed with the emergency Public Safety on December Liquidators, Inc. of Knoxville. ious General Ledger funds and doing fund analysis. Leadership 2015 is employed with the Sevier County School System. department at Johnson City Medical Center. He is 31, 2001, after 31 years of Rhonda L. Mann (B.S.N., ’95) is the interim Michele and her husband are remodeling their Chamber of Commerce They now reside in Sevierville. employed as a paramedic with Greene County service. Before arriving at emergency director and house supervisor at home and enjoying spending time with their dog team representing Johnson City/ Dr. Deborah White (E.D.D., ’98) was one of at Medical Services. They now reside in Fall Branch, ETSU, Keplinger served in Johnson City Medical Center. She currently has a and two cats. Jonesborough/Washington County. Under her least nine individuals and one organization in Tenn. the U.S. Army. He received son attending ETSU and her husband, Brian, works Dr. Jeffery D. Bieber (M.D., ’98) is an assistant leadership, Fresh Start, a health care organiza- Washington County listed in Tennessee Volunteer Mary B. Robinson (B.S.N., ’97) married Rodney a Purple Heart when he was for Buchanan’s Auto Sales. professor in the Department of Internal Medicine. tion dedicated to providing free reconstructive Heroes 2001, a book spotlighting Tennessee volun- Urbani on July 28, 2001, at New Life Christian wounded in Vietnam. Dr. Cynthia Partian (RES, ’95) has joined the Ariane S. Day (B.A.,’98) is an instructor at surgery for children, received a Business Journal teer service. She currently serves as America’s Fellowship Sonshine Wedding Chapel. She is During this time he began medical practice of Gray Station Primary Care. She University School. She taught at Ashley Academy Health Care Heroes Award from King and Promise board chair and as a member of a task employed at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and his career at ETSU with the Physical Plant. In completed her family practice residency at ETSU. prior to this position. Monarch pharmaceuticals for their outstanding force to establish Johnson City Community of he is employed at Worldwide Equipment, Abingdon. 1971, he became a patrolman with Public Lisa G. Rose (M.E.D., ’95) married Christopher T. Dustin S. Duncan (B.S.,’98, M.A.,’00) is the medical service to the region. She and her Promise. They now reside in Bristol, Va. Safety. Through hard work and exemplary Hall (B.S., ’95) on July 1, 2001, at Allandale director of Fit Kids/ Fit Seniors in the Department of husband, Kort Eggers (B.S., ’89) have two chil- Dr. Marla C. Brumitt (M.D., ’97) was named Elizabeth K. Stafford (B.S.W., ’97) married Dr. effort Keplinger received a promotion to Mansion. She is employed as a guidance counselor Physical Education, Exercise, and Sport Sciences. dren, Lindsay and Kortney. They have spent 2001 Outstanding Young Alumna by Austin Peay Jimmy L. Hawkins (M.D.,’01) on May 19, 2001. sergeant and in December 1982 was appointed at Sullivan South High School. He is employed as Kiki R. Fleenor (B.S., ’98) married James B. Hunt time in Russia (97-99) and Ecuador (95) with University. She completed an internal medicine They now reside in Knoxville, Tenn. Deputy Chief. After five years in this position outside sales/branch manager at Carlton Bates and (B.B.A., ’98) on May 19, 2001, at Ridgefields Mission Aviation Fellowship before returning to internship in the ETSU Department of Internal Tisha J. Brown (B.S., ’96) recently received her he was promoted to Chief and served in that is co-owner of Triple H. Farm. Country Club. She is employed at PetSmart and he Johnson City. An ETSU family, Kort’s father is Medicine. She is a resident in combined anatomic Master of Arts in Teaching and currently teaches position until he retired. Rebecca L. Wilkins (B.S.N., ’95, M.S.N., ’97) is is employed as an assistant golf pro at Ridgefields Dr. Jerry Eggers (retired faculty) of Applied and clinical pathology at the University of South kindergarten and second grade. She has a daughter joining OB/GYN physicians Dr. Brent Laing and Dr. Country Club. They now reside in Gray, Tenn. Science and Technology and his brother is Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, where she was and recently had a son. Sandra D. Yarber-Campbell (B.S.N., ’96, M.S.N., John Green at First Medical as an expert in detect- Miranda D. Gray (B.S., ’98) has been promoted Derek (B.S., ’92). chosen as chief resident. Brumitt has been named Lowell Thomas Bryant II (B.B.A., ’96) married ’00) is a clinical instructor in practice and research ing women’s health problems and developing per- by the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce to a Fellow of Transfusion Medicine at the University of Marcie King (B.B.A., ’95) on September 22, 2001, in in the College of Nursing. sonalized patient care plans. the Director of Sales for the Kingsport Convention Matthew G. Mahley (B.M., ’98) is the Regional North Carolina at Chapel Hill for 2002-03. First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn. He is self- Michael F. Blair (B.S., ’95) married Beth M. H. Daniel Bragg (B.B.A., ’94) recently accepted and Visitors Bureau. She was also named to the Sales Manager for Q0Matic Corporation in Gray, Ann B. Disque (M.E.D.,’97) is now an instructor employed with Mobile Liquidators, Inc. of Knoxville. Huckaby on June 23, 2001, in a garden ceremony the position of Director of Finance for ETSU Business Journal’s 40 under forty Class of 2001. Tennessee. in the Department of Applied Human Sciences after She is currently employed in the Oak Ridge School at Confederate Memorial Hall. He is employed by Physicians & Associates. James B. Hunt (B.B.A., ’98) married Kiki R. Pat W. Myrick (B.S., ’98) has been promoted to having served as a temporary instructor at ETSU. System. the Knox County School System. She is employed Lisa A. Broyles (B.S., ’94) married Robert Blake Fleenor (B.S., ’98) on May 19, 2001, at Ridgefields compliance manager for the Office of Research and Chad L. Jones (B.B.A., ’97, M.B.A., ’01) has Melessia D. Honeycutt (B.S.N.,’96, M.S.N.,’00) is by Retirement Planning Services. on May 5, 2001, at Meridian Baptist Church. After Country Club. He is employed as an assistant golf Sponsored Programs Administration for ETSU. She joined Coastal Capital Markets in Wilmington, an instructor in the Department of Adult Nursing at Jeffrey R. Bridgman (B.A., ’95) is a certified dia- a trip to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla., the cou- pro at Ridgefields Country Club and she is will be responsible for overseeing all administrative N. C., as an investment advisor. He handles private ETSU. Prior to this position she worked as a staff montologist for Helzburg Diamonds. He married ple will reside in Knoxville. She is a teacher at employed at PetSmart. duties for the ETSU Campus and Medical Campus clients and institutional trading. nurse at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Leigh Ann on September 9, 2001. She is an edu- Nanny’s Fort Sanders West. Brian D. Janish (B.B.A., ’98, M.A.C., ’99) is the Institutional Review Boards, establishing Web-based Guillian M. Joseph (B.S.N., ’97) married Travis Medical Center. She resides in Johnson City with cational services manager for ClientLogic. Samantha K. Fortner (B.A., ’94) has joined Human Resources Director for the City of courses, managing electronic grant submission, and Fleming on June 23, 2001, at St. Mary’s Catholic her husband Mark Honeycutt. Stephen R. Dixon (B.B.A., ’95) has been named Vanderbilt University as a web designer within Morristown. coordinating other research services. Church. She is employed as a registered nurse at Dr. Timothy E. Huber (M.D., ’96) has moved with vice president with the Bank of Tennessee. He has Institutional Planning and Advancement. She also Northside Hospital and he is a general contractor at his wife, Dr. Thu-Trang (M.D., ’97), to Sicily, Italy, been with the bank for five years serving as com- owns her own graphic design and consulting busi- Landmark Construction. ness called Idesign Graphics & Consulting.

new funds established John Richard Diehl, Sr. Scholarship Endowment in the etsu foundation: Warren & Carolyn Broyles Golf Scholarship Endowment Have you considered including Elizabeth Hall Grindstaff Scholarship Lynn E. Whitehead Ceramics Award Endowment SENIOR DAY! Endowment Lane & Sherry Latimer Business Scholarship ETSU in your will? Endowment Saturday October 19, 2002 Chiquola Fabrics Scholarship New Members of Edna Harrison Family Scholarship Endowment ETSU Storytelling For many of you, ETSU is close to your heart and an Digital Media Center Challenge 2000 ETSU Arboretum extension of your family. Therefore, you may want to As part of Homecoming 2002, introduce ETSU Accountancy Alumni Support Bristol Health Food Store Scholarship Dr. Stuart Leicht consider including East Tennessee State University your high school senior to college life at Charles & Jean Sherrod Honors Scholarship ETSU Bluegrass & Country Music Program Health Fair Chancellor Daryl R. Fansler in your will. For more information, please Endowment Bob A. Brown ETSU! For details, contact Admissions at Jerry & Sheila Dodson Memorial Scholarship contact Jeff Anderson, University Manahan Family Accountancy Endowment Dr. Michael Floyd Stanton Family Honors Scholarship Endowment (423) 439-4213 or 1-800-GO2-ETSU. You D.P. Culp Honors Endowment Ada McLeod Advancement, P.O. Box 70721, Johnson City, Jerry Robertson BucSports Athletic Medicine Lester P. Seaton Memorial Scholarship Dennis T. Powell TN 37614-1710, or call (423) 439-4242. may also visit our web site at www.etsu.edu. Enrichment Endowment Tisha C. & Timothy W. Harrison Dr. Richard and Lois Manahan- in honor of Evan & Emily Crigger Robert and Dianna Cantler 28 ETSU TODAY 29 Nicole A. Fuller (B.S., ’94) received a Master in Terry E. Fish, Jr. (B.S., ’93, M.P.M., ’99) married Thomas D. Wilson (B.S., ’93) is a staff writer for Dr. Steven T. Bockian (M.D., ’91) has begun a Bradley W. Yoder (B.B.A., ’90) was promoted to Barbara Mentgen (B.B.A., ’89, M.B.A., ’92), direc- Health Administration degree from the Medical Amye R. King (B.A., ’94, M.P.M., ’00) on June 16, The Business Journal of the Tri-Cities TN/VA. He previ- Doctors On Call Service in Windermere, Florida. Team Leader of Relationship Manager Group for tor of operations for the Johnson University of South Carolina in May 2001. 2001, in the National Storytelling Festival Park, ously worked as a reporter for the Elizabethton Star The service provides 24-hour-a-day hotel medical Firstar Bank in Milwaukee, Wis. City/Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of William T. Henley (B.B.A., ’94) married Robin C. Historic Jonesborough, Tenn. She is a planner for covering local government and Tennessee state gov- service, medications delivered to your hotel, and Commerce, has been named to the 40 Under Forty Maxfield (M.E.D., ’99) on July 20, 2001, in the State of Tennessee in Jackson. He is a planner ernmental issues. appointments at your convenience. 1980s Class of 2001. Rosedale, Va. He is employed by Sales Managers for the city of Martin. William C. Bible (B.B.A. ’92) has been named Wayne B. Smith (B.B.A., ’91, M.A.T., ’95) gradu- Douglas W. Devaney (B.S., ’89) is pursuing his Dede Norungolo (B.S., ’89) is a copywriter and Inc. as a manufacturer’s representative and she is a Joshua S. Fritts (B.S., ’93) married Amy Ruiz on commercial relationship manager with the Bank of ated in December 2001 with his educational spe- doctorate degree from Walden University. He publications coordinator for Mountain States Health third grade teacher at Honaker Elementary School. July 14, 2001, at First Baptist Church of Tennessee in Johnson City. He is active in the cialist degree in administration from Lincoln received his master’s degree in criminal justice from Alliance. She received the Frances Hesslebein Amye R. King (B.A., ’94, M.P.M., ’00) married Friendswood, Texas. He is an eighth grade math United Way and the Children’s Miracle Foundation Memorial University. He is employed with Gwinnett the University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 1996. Scholars Award for her work as the Communication Terry E. Fish, Jr. (B.S., ’93, M.P.M., ’99) on June 16, teacher and golf coach at Midway Middle School. Golf Committee. County Board of Education at Grayson High School. Charles F. Dugger (B.B.A.,’89) has served as vice Specialist for the Appalachia Girl Scout Council. 2001, in the National Storytelling Festival Park, She is pursing her master’s degree. They now Kyle T. Colvett (M.D.,’92) is currently serving as a He is currently enrolled in the Leadership Academy president of finance and operations for both Michael L. Phillips (B.M.E., ’89) has been the Historic Jonesborough, Tenn. She is a planner for reside in Hewitt, Texas. member of the Washington County Community through his school system. Wellmont Lonesome Pine and Wellmont Hawkins band director at Coeburn High School for the past the State of Tennessee in Jackson. He is a planner Dr. Jodi Gage (B.S., ’93, M.D., ’98) has joined Board for the Mountain States Health Alliance. Patrick J. Adam (B.S.,’90) married Jan Wyrick on County Memorial. He will now serve the 10 years. He and his wife, Michelle, have two chil- for the city of Martin. the medical practice of Gray Station Primary Care. Roderick Dye (B.M.E., ’92, M.M.E., ’99) is the July 14. He is a route salesman with Frito-Lay and Rogersville hospital exclusively. He lives in dren, Matthew and Malachi. Suzanne M. Reese (B.A., ’94) married Michael J. She completed her pediatric residency at Quillen director of Sullivan Central High School Jazz she is employed as a credentialing specialist with Ft. Elizabethton with his wife Diane and their son Stacey M. Poynter (A.D.H., ’89) married Mike Rankin on May 5, 2001, at Camberley’s Martha College of Medicine and served as chief resident for Ensemble. The Sullivan Central High School Jazz Sanders Regional Medical Center. Adam. Mysinger on May 5, 2001, at Bookwalter United Washington Inn in Abingdon. She is currently the pediatrics department. Dr. Gage is a member Ensemble was part of the annual ETSU Mountain Bill F. Breeding, Jr. (B.S., ’90) was named one of Methodist Church. She is a dental hygienist and he of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Empire Jazz Festival held at ETSU in February. employed by Abingdon United Methodist Church 50 Distinguished Individuals of the Tri-Cities. He is Donald L. Harris, Jr. (B.S., is a pediatric dentist in private practice. Tennessee Academy of Pediatrics. Rodney English (M.E.D., ’92) has been named as as program and youth director. currently the president of Clyce Distributing ’82, M. Ed. ’85) has been R. David Taylor (B.S., ’89) was promoted to the head varsity coach at McIntosh County April Y. Waye (A.A.S., ’94) married Andrew Company, Inc. named the new Deputy Director of Aviation by Regal Cinemas, Inc. He and Academy in Darien, Ga. Fletcher on September 9, 2001, at The Wedding Kellie L. Ivens (B.S., ’88, Melissa G. Clemons (B.S., ’90, M.E.D., ’93) mar- Director for the Tennessee his wife have two sons, age 6 and 3. Bradley T. Jones (B.B.A.,’92) was married to Loft, Historic Jonesborough. She is employed as a M.ED, ’90) is the coach of ried Dr. Shelton Hager on July 21, 2001, at St. Housing Development Dr. Stephen P. Combs (B.S., ’88, M.D., ’92) has Meredith Harper on October 6, 2001. He is dental hygienist for the State of Tennessee. He is the Farragut High School John’s Episcopal Church in Johnson City. Agency in Nashville. been named to the Holston Valley Medical Center employed at Ridge Valve and Fitting and she is employed by Tele-Optics of Kingsport. The couple boy’s and girl’s cross coun- Bret A. Meyers (B.S., ’90) married Laurie A. Harris has been the board of directors. employed at Wellmont-Bristol Regional Medical will reside in Kingsport. try teams. The boy’s team Belcher on June 16. He is currently the senior vice Director of the Section 8 Diana Finlay (B.S.W., ’88), director of utilization Center. The couple now resides in Blountville. Karla Woods (B.S., ’94) is working with won the state champi- president of commercial lending at Union Planters Rental Assistant Program management at Frontier Health, has been named Mark N. McNeel (A.A.S., ’92) and his wife, Tina ALSAC/St. Jude as the Radio Marketing onship in 1999 and 2001. Bank. since 1999. While work- to the Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Class of E. McNeel (B.S.W., ’89), are proud to announce the Representative. She was promoted from Radio The boy’s team was ranked Sam R. O’Dell (B.S.,’90) was accepted into and is ing for Tennessee 2001. birth of their daughter, Faith Ann McNeel, who was Coordinator. She has worked with over 24 regional fifth in the nation in currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Genetics Department of Corrections, Harris was recognized Mark E. Millwood (B.S., ’88) has been promoted born on March 10, 2001. fund-raising offices to recruit, retain, and improve October of 2001 and fin- at the University of Georgia. as “Professional of the Year.” Harris has been by King Pharmaceuticals to corporate legal counsel Loren J. Riddick (B.B.A., ’92) is the Area Manager radiothons. ished 11th in the nation. Steven R. Vehorn (B.S.,’90) has become the with the state for 16 years. and director of the human resources department. Michelle Brown (B.S., ’93) married James Smith for the Mortgage Services Division for Conseco Public Relations Director for the Special Olympics of Angie F. Skelton (B.S., ’88) married William on May 6, 2001, at Allandale Mansion. She is Eric B. Greer (B.S.N., ’93, M.P.H., ’97) married Finance Servicing Corporation. Virginia. He and his wife Jill currently reside in Derrick Hollie (B.S., ’89) works as the National Birdsong, Jr. on March 31, 2001, at New Providence employed by the Kingsport City School System. He Rebecca R. Duty on October 20, 2001. He is Brian L. Robinson (B.B.A. ’92) joined Bank of Richmond with their two children, Sam and Kip. Sales Manager for Radio One Inc., the largest Presbyterian Church at Stony Point. She is is employed at Tennessee Mortgage. They now employed as a Senior Research Assistant with the Tennessee as a retail relationship manager/vice pres- Connie E. Weaver (B.A., ’90) recently received an African American-owned broadcasting company in employed as a special education teacher with Cobb reside in Kingsport. University of Tennessee. She is employed with the ident for the Eastman Road location in Kingsport. Education Specialist degree from Lincoln Memorial the United States. He earned his degree while County Schools. Todd M. Brown (B.B.A., ’93) received his Master law firm of Whelchel, May & Associates. They now S. Staley Smith (B.B.A., ’92, M.A.T., ’93) received University. She is a Latin teacher at Maryville City playing football for the Bucs. Gwyn G. Snider (B.S., ’88) and her husband, of Business Administration from Union University in reside in Knoxville, Tenn. her Gifted Endorsement in May 2001. She is a part- Schools. Freddie H. Malone (B.B.A.,’89) is the Vice Todd, are proud to announce the birth of their th May 2001. He was also honorably discharged from Cheryl K. Kidd (B.S., ’93) married Steven Ball on time Math Enrichment Teacher for K-5 grade at John W. Wilkes IV (B.B.A., ’90, M.B.A., ’92) mar- President of SunTrust Bank and is currently serving daughter Melanie Elaine Snider on July 6, 2001. the U. S. Army Reserve. He last served as Executive June 2, 2001, at Liberty Baptist Church. She is a Pharr Elementary. She continues to teach private ried Jenny Weeks on May 19, 2001, at First United as the Chair of the Executive Community of the Jack D. Dempsey (B.S., ’87) will serve on the th Officer 398 Chemical Co., Millington, Tenn. first grade teacher for Hawkins County Board of piano lessons. Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He is a Mountain States Health Alliance Foundation, which board for the Johnson City-Jonesborough- Lieutenant Bradley D. Buchanan (B.S.N., ’93) Education. He is employed at AFG Greenland Plant, Candice H. Sullivan (B.B.A.,’92) has been pro- financial advisor with Prudential Securities. She is is working to support health care in the region. Washington County Chamber of Commerce. He married Lieutenant Marnie S. Heiss on August 18, Church Hill. moted to assistant vice president with Bank of an agent with Randstad North America. They now Tina E. McNeel (B.S.W., ’89) and her husband was also named one of 50 Distinguished Individuals 2001, at the Chapel of the Centurion at Fort Amy D. Stevens (B.S., ’93), public relations man- Tennessee. She joined Bank of Tennessee last year reside in Knoxville, Tenn. Mark N. McNeel (A.A.S., ’92) are proud to of the Tri-Cities. Monroe, Va. Since 1991, he has been serving as a ager for Wellmont Health System, has been named as Director of Sales and Marketing. She and her Brenda W. Wright (B.G.S., ’90) is serving on the announce the birth of their daughter, Faith Ann Tony O. Haley (R.E.S.,’87) is currently a member Navy Nurse Corps Officer. They now reside in to the Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Class of husband David reside in Blountville. Holston Valley Medical Center board of directors. McNeel, who was born on March 10, 2001. of the Washington County Community Board for Chesapeake, Va. 2001. Mountain States Health Alliance.

Alumni Constituent Council of Leaders Initiated AFFINITY REPRESENTATIVES AFG Mr. Bob Gouge ’79 ’93 Kingsport, TN JOIN THE BUC CONNECTION! Band Mr. Jim Culp ’73 Morristown, TN In an effort to better serve our alumni, Kingsport - Mr. Olan Jones ’75 REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Black Alumni Mr. George T. Underwood, Jr. ’81 Knoxville, TN Knoxville - Mrs. Penney Helms ’71 The ETSU Office of Career Placement the ETSU National Alumni Association is Asheville, NC - Ms. Darlene Thompson ’78 Broadcasting Ms. Tammy Hayes ’87 Johnson City, TN Marion/Smyth Co., VA - Mr. Kenneth W. Heath ’86 initiating the Alumni Constituent Council Atlanta, GA - Mr. Raymond R. Thomas ’59 College of Medicine Dr. Theresa Lura ’84 Johnson City, TN Memphis - Mr. J. Mark Hansen ’75 and Internship Sevices is looking for a Atlanta, GA - Mr. Mark Thomas ’84 Letterwinners Dr. William G.Linebarger ’72 Jonesborough, TN of Leaders (ACCL). It was established by Morristown - Mr. Jeffery C. Taylor ’85 Bristol - Mr. James E. Arrington, Jr. ’69 Letterwinners Ms. Kimberly D. Harrell-Wotten Kingsport, TN few volunteers to: the NAA board to function as an extension Nashville - Dr. Clifford Cockerham Charlotte, NC - Mr. James E. Rogers ’64 of leadership resources and serve as an New River Valley, VA - Dr. Doug McAlister ’67 ’68 ROTC Military Colonel Frank Rutherford ’57 Johnson City, TN • mentor students Charlotte, NC - Mr. Brian Granger ’92 Mrs. Pat McAlister ’69 Alpha Delta Pi Ms. Barbara Allen ’83 Johnson City, TN alumni network. This alumni network Chicago, IL - Dr. Frank E. Little ’58 • aid placement and internships New York - Ms. Tammy L. Arnett ’89 Alpha Phi Alpha Mr. Joe Smith ’93 Johnson City, TN allows ETSU alumni to have a contact per- Columbia, SC - Col. Richard C. Slack ’67 Orlando, FL - Mrs. Melissa Falls ’91 Alpha Phi Omega Ms. Edie Shealy ’00 Johnson City, TN • job shadow Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - Mr. Oliver “Buck” Revell ’60 son(s) in various geographical areas, relat- Raleigh, NC - Mrs. Jamey E. Motter ’85 Alpha Xi Delta Mrs. Linda Measner ’61 Jonesborough, TN Delaware - Mr. Paul H. Mylander ’68 ’56 ed to special interests or affinity groups Roanoke Valley, VA - Mr. Alfred C. Anderson ’67 Delta Sigma Theta Ms. Angelita Bradley ’95 Johnson City, TN • career and relocation advice Elizabethton - Judge John W. Walton ’70 and other organized populations to share Roanoke Valley, VA - Mrs. Kathy Skelding-Dills ’92 Kappa Delta Ms. Kelly McClanahan ’90 Ringold, GA Fort Myers, FL - Mr. Leonard Richardson ’63 Sacramento, CA - Mr. Jon Baumgardner ’88 Lambda Chi Alpha Mr. Steve Ferrell ’91 ’94 Johnson City, TN Contact Dan Emmel or Calvin Purvis their common allegiance with others who Greeneville - Mr. Kenneth N. Bailey, Jr. ’92 Tampa/Clearwater, FL - Mr. Michael F. Hughes ’69 Phi Mu Mrs. Kim Lowe ’91 Kingsport, TN are a part of East Tennessee State Houston, TX - Mr. A. Richard Wilson ’63 at (423) 439-4441 Winston-Salem/Greensboro, NC - Mr. Alton G. Pi Kappa Alpha Mr. Joe Ward Boothe ’65 Johnson City, TN Jacksonville, FL - Mr. Marvin C. Lemons ’59 University! Burchett ’68 Pi Kappa Alpha Mr. Robert M. Rike ’66 Columbia, SC Kingsport - Ms. Jill Davenport ’80 Pi Kappa Phi Mr. Robert M. Salyer ’87 Castlewood, VA Sigma Chi Mr. Matt Cooter ’89 Greeneville, TN Sigma Kappa Ms. Pat Burleson ’75 Johnson City, TN Sigma Phi Epsilon Mr. Matt Whisenant ’96 Johnson City, TN 30 ETSU TODAY 31 Dr. Robert A. Littleton (B.S., ’87) recently com- Andra L. Savage (B.S., ’84, M.A., ’88) has been Keith A. Leeper (B.B.A.,’82) is currently the Join the Tradition pleted his doctorate degree in education adminis- named system director of psychiatric services for Chairman of the Blue Ridge Medical Management tration and policy studies at the University of Wellmont Health System. She will coordinate and Corporation board of directors for Mountain States Tennessee of Knoxville. He is the Director of Adult develop psychiatric services across the health sys- Health Alliance. Education at Carson-Newman College. tem. Richard T. Parker (B.B.A., ’82) is employed by Carry your memories of East Tennessee State University for a lifetime with a custom-designed ETSU ring Vickie D. Shipley (B.B.A., ’87) has been awarded Barbara B. Allen (B.B.A.,’83) is currently serving American Electric Power and has two children, in traditional or simplistic signet styles. Whether you will soon graduate, you recently earned your the Benjamin Award by the United States Postal as the Vice Chairman of the Washington County Noah, age 4, and Samuel, age 2. Service for her community outreach programs. Community Board of the Mountain States Health Kent A. Patrick (B.B.A., ’82) recently received the diploma, or you celebrated your commencement years ago, the new ring is available to help you relive Sharon Y. Tolley (B.S.N., ’87) married Bruce W. Alliance. designation of Senior Account Executive with AGFA MacEwen in a traditional Scottish handfasting cere- Jeff Anderson (B.B.A.,’83) is currently a member Healthcare. AGFA Healthcare is a leading supplier those wonderful and distinctive days on the friendly and caring campus that is ETSU. mony on June 16, 2001, at the Dade City Garden of the Washington County Community Board for of x-ray film and digital health care imaging and Club. She is employed by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Mountain States Health Alliance. archiving solutions. Center in Tampa, Fla., as a clinical trials infusion Rebecca E. Elliot (B.A., ’83) received a Master of Cynthia D. Wagner (B.S.N., ’82) married Mark It was October 2, 1911, when the East Tennessee State University tradition was born. As the doors of East nurse. Speech Language Pathology in August 2001. She Barker on June 15, 2001, at Trinity Baptist Church Tennessee State Normal School opened that day, 29 students walked through and immediately began to Jamey Campbell (B.S., ’86) has been named the is employed by It’s Therapy. in Jonesborough. She is a registered nurse and he Vice President of Stewardship Development at is employed by Lowe’s. They now reside in build a legacy for all who would follow. Precept Ministries International. Johnson City. Dr. C. Berkley Clear (E.D.D., ’86) has been Shirley P. Cloyd (B.S., ’81, M.A., ’84) named the Director of Academic Operations for was a featured artist in January at Acorns & Ivy. Although the title was, most likely, unheard of in those days, the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia of the Washington County Virginia Schools. Prior to The show featured 13 paintings and was the this, he served as principal of Abingdon High first of an annual emerging artists series exhibit- early 20th century could well be described as an “All-America City” Region at that time as it is today. School from 1987-1998. ed by the gallery. Residents and community leaders pulled together to ensure that Johnson City would become the Stanley J. Grubb (B.S., ’86) is working with Catherine Buchanan St. Clair (B.S., ’81) the Affiliate Relations Department of Family Net, has been the news editor of the Virginia hometown of one of Tennessee’s new normal schools to educate teachers. And, railroad magnate a broadcast network that has expanded to cable Mountaineer for the past 16 years. She volun- in Fort Worth, Texas. Johnson City recently named its teachers of the year. teers in her community with the Buchanan George L. Carter donated the original 120-acre tract of land for the campus that would eventually Linda Bailes (B.B.A., ’85) has been named the Three ETSU graduates were selected for this honor. Basketball Foundation and Community Arts grow to more than 350 rolling acres. director of Human Resources for Cardiovascular The selections were PreK-4 Karen D. White, Grades 5-8 Council. Associates, P.C. She will oversee strategic human Valda W. Reed and Grades 9-12 Christa Jane Reid. Dana E. Moore (B.S., ’81) has been selected as the Tennessee Director of Dolly resources planning including recruitment, reten- White earned her Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Each time you look at the intricate new ETSU ring with “class ring styling,” you can find yourself back tion, and staff development. 1992. She currently teaches the first grade at Parton’s Imagination Library Program. The pro- gram provides a new book each month to Michael F. Eddy (B.B.A., ’85) has been named Cherokee Elementary School. Reed is a seventh grade every child from birth through age 5 in Sevier on campus, once more in the shadow of the mountains. Fine detailing highlights the heart of the ETSU to the Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Class of Language Arts/Reading teacher at Indian Trail Middle County. The first book is the Library’s signature 2001. School. She received her B.S. from ETSU in Elementary community and the gathering place for decades—the Amphitheatre. Designed by the university’s sec- title, The Little Engine That Could. Beverly C. Dugger (B.S.,’85, M.E.D.,’87) of Education in 1973 and in 1975 earned her Master of Marilyn K. Robertson (M.A., ’81) was ond president, Dr. Charles C. Sherrod, this landmark was completed in 1936, which was, interesting- the Center for Early Childhood Learning and Arts in Reading from ETSU. Reid is a ninth grade com- named one of 50 Distinguished Individuals in Development, along with Dr. Rebecca Isbell, has puter keyboarding instructor at the Science Hill High ly, the same year that the college faced possible demise in the Tennessee legislature. Crowning the the Tri-Cities. She is currently a broker at Crye- been awarded $65,059 funding from the U.S. School 8-9 campus. Reid earned her Bachelor of Leike Real Estate. Department of Education. Business Administration in 1991 and in 1993 her Amphitheatre are two of the original globes that once graced the main entrance to campus, and the Darla J. Dye (B.S.,’80, M.A.,’87) is a pro- Mark A. Owens (B.B.A., ’85) married Cynthia Master of Arts in Teaching, both at ETSU. H. Tipton on December 26, 2001. The private gram coordinator in the School of Continuing column supporting those spheres is the repository for an institutional time capsule placed there in ceremony was held at The Range. Studies. Prior to this position, she was manag- 1986 during ETSU’s 75th anniversary observance. Alan D. Smith (B.B.A., ’85) has completed his Dr. Mary J. Gibson (B.S., ’83, M.D., ’87, RES, er of the U.S. Census Office in Johnson City. She certification to become a Certified Financial ’90) married Leendert Valk on June 2, 2001, at resides in Johnson City with her one child. PlannerTM. He is employed by Gilbert, Carrier, Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. She Keith Miles (B.B.A., ’80) joined the McNeely, Maurice, & Benzer, Inc. is a physician and partner at Johnson City Internal Pigott, and Fox public relations firm in 1996. He In fact, that diamond celebration was devoted to “Tradition and Vision,” hallmarks that are at home on Duncan I. Street (B.B.A.,’85) is currently a mem- Medicine Associates. He is co-owner of Evergreen became a partner in 1997. He previously worked the ETSU ring. From its mountainous surroundings to its historical link with the railroad and those trains ber of the Carter County Community Board for Home and Garden Showplace in Kingsport, for Senator Jim Sasser and had opportunities to Mountain States Health Alliance. Colonial Heights, and Bristol. travel to Central America. that daily pass the campus to the metaphorical ETSU Express powered by ETSU PRIDE, the university, past, Dr. Pamela A. Evanshen (M.E.D.,’84, M.S.,’84, Louis H. Gump (Hon.Al., ’83) was named one of Blair H. White (M.F.A., ’80) has been named present, and even future, comes alive on this custom ring. Look to the stately Gilbreath Hall, dating from E.D.D.,’01) is an assistant professor in the 50 Distinguished Individuals of the Tri-Cities. He is director and curator of the B. Carroll Reece Department of Human Development and Learning the president of Impact Management. Museum. He was also chosen to chair the 1911, and then to the state-of-the-art and award-winning new Sherrod Library, which opened in 1999. after having served as an adjunct faculty member. Agnes B. Samples (B.S.,’83, M.P.H.,’94) is work- Appalachian Consortium Inc., which is a nonprofit She specializes in early childhood education. ing as a clinical instructor in the Department of educational institution that plans projects to serve And, tying it all together is the official seal of East Tennessee State University resting at the pinnacle of John S. Hall (B.B.A., ’84) married Diane Christian Public Health after having served as program coor- 156 mountain counties in seven states. the ring, quietly stating your higher education achievements and a life goal reached. on May 12, 2001, at Christian’s Bend Freewill dinator of the Health Careers Opportunities Baptist Church. He is employed at Quebecor Program. 1970s World, Kingsport. Charles J. Stahl, IV (M.C.M.,’83) is serving as Kathryn L. Feagins (B.A.,’79) is now working for Ronald L. Hall (A.S.N., ’84, B.S.N., ’99) has been Secretary on the Blue Ridge Medical Management ETSU Admissions and has been named president- Here is an opportunity to step back to an integral part of the past that continues to play a leading role in named director of cardiology at Wellmont Bristol Corporation board of directors for Mountain States elect of the Tennessee Association of Collegiate your future. Celebrate your alma mater and celebrate yourself with this new custom ring featuring East Regional Medical Center. He will oversee the car- Health Alliance. Registrars and Admissions Officers. diac catheterization laboratory, cardiac ultrasounds, Rev. Dr. Charles H. Charlton (B.S.,’82, Mark J. Finucane (A.L.E.,’79, B.S.,’79) was Tennessee State University at its finest. and the cardiac rehab, treadmill, and EKG depart- M.E.D.,’84) is currently a city commissioner in inducted into the Greater Buffalo (N.Y.) Sports Hall ments. Johnson City and has pastored the Friendship of Fame on October 24, 2001, due to his many John T. Payne (B.S., ’84) has joined Charter Baptist Church for 24 years. He was recently the accomplishments as a cross country runner. These Communications as the company’s direct sales featured speaker at Tusculum College’s celebration accomplishments include two All-American titles FASTEST WAY TO ORDER - Call Toll-Free 1-800-292-4345 manager. Prior to joining Charter, Payne was an of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. and the 1977 Ohio Valley Conference Cross account executive for Appalachian Broadcasting C. Alan Green (B.B.A. ’82, M.B.A. ’89) is the vice Country Champion and athlete of the year. He Please have the following information available when you call to place your order: Company and marketing manager for Massengill president and branch manager of First Bank and now resides in Johnson City and is a captain for the Ring Size: Natural Finish Antique Finish Engraving 1st line Marketing and Advertising. Trust’s Gray, Tenn., branch. He worked extensively Johnson City Fire Department. Full Name Phone# in Kingsport and Johnson City area as a commercial Karen D. King (A.D.H., ’79, B.S., ’81) co- 2nd line loan officer before joining First Bank and Trust. authored an article that has been selected for pub- Address lication in Penn State University’s online journal City St Zip publication OJNI. King is the director of the Dental Degree Graduation Yr Credit Card # Exp. Mo/Yr Hygiene B.S. Online Completion programs. 32 ETSU TODAY Plus $9.00 shipping and handling and applicable state and local taxes. Engraved Name or initials up to 18 letters/spaces, - $5.00 additional charge for second line up to 12 letters/spaces Patrick L. Kelly (B.S.,’78, M.E.D.,’86) is Senior Chuck E. Mason, Jr. (B.S., ’73) will serve on the Commerce, board of directors of Tazewell National Cameron E. Perry (B.S.,’52, M.A.,’56) is current- Margaret Joan Greene (B.S., ’73, M.A., ’80) was and a lifetime member of the Unicoi County PTA. Minister with Jasper Cumberland Presbyterian board for the Johnson City-Jonesborough- Bank, board of directors of the Tazewell ly the Vice Chairman for the Blue Ridge Medical employed as a librarian at Hancock County High He passed away on December 8, 2001, at Johnson Church. He graduated from the Southeastern Washington County Chamber of Commerce for Community Hospital, and the board of directors of Management Corporation board of directors for School in Sneedville. She had previously served City Medical Center. Baptist Theological Seminary in 1992. He and his 2002. the Tazewell County Habitat for Humanity. Henry Mountain States Health Alliance. the Hancock County Board of Education as a book- wife Dianna reside in Jasper, Tenn. Kathleen H. Osborne (B.S.,’73) has been named and his wife Peggy have two children, Sherri and Sarah A. Patton (B.S., ’51) and Russell Patton keeper and a teacher at Seal-Mathis Elementary 1940s Fred W. Sauceman, Jr. (B.A., ’78, M.A., ’80) has the Tazewell County Teacher of the Year for 2001, Melissa. will celebrate their 50th anniversary on February School. She died on August 25, 2001, at her resi- Dayton O. Pierce (B.S.,’46) was a World War II been chosen to serve on the editorial board of the the Southwest Virginia Reading Teacher of the Year Andrew J. Kuhaida (B.S.,’67, M.A.,’71) is a for- 23, 2002, in Jonesboro, Ark. She was a stewardess dence in Sneedville. Army Air Corps veteran and later worked as a real inaugural edition of Cornbread Nation, the first for 2001, and Virginia’s Region VII Teacher of the mer mayor of Oak Ridge and has been re-elected to with Chicago-Southern Airlines and he is a retired Stephen L. Harold (B.S.,’71) was a Vietnam War estate broker in Johnson City for over 50 years. He annual compendium to focus on the rich and cur- Year for 2002. She is currently a first grade teacher the City Council. His family includes his wife Ford dealer. and Desert Storm Army veteran and retired as a was a member of the Johnson City Masonic Lodge ried food culture of the South. for Tazewell County Schools. Delores and their three children. master sergeant. He later became an agency man- No. 486 and the Johnson City Chamber of Maxine Hernandez-Smith (B.S., ’78) has been R. Lynn Shipley, Jr. (B.S., ’72) was named one of Colonel Richard C. Slack, USMC, retired (B.S., 1940s ager for Carter County Farm Bureau. In 1996 he Commerce. He died on December 15, 2001, at appointed the assistant marketing director for Jekyll 50 Distinguished Individuals of the Tri-Cities. He is ’67) is the advisor for the Chapin Navy, which is the Reno G. Burleson (B.S.,’43) is currently a mem- was named Professional Insurance Agent of the the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief ill- Island Authority. She will supervise the daily opera- the chairman and district president of AmSouth Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps for ber of the Blue Ridge Medical Management Year by the Kingsport Life Association and had pre- ness. tions of the Jekyll Island Welcome Center, Bank, Tri-Cities, TN/VA. Chapin High School in Chapin, S.C. Corporation board of directors for Mountain States viously earned LUTCF and CLU designations. He Harry B. Hyder (B.S., ’40) was a member of the Convention Services, and Special Events. Don Raines (B.S., ’71) was awarded the Greater Ron Ulinsky (B.S., ’67, M.E.H. ’71) was awarded Health Alliance. passed away on January 1, 2002, at Sycamore ETSU baseball team. He passed away on October Angela V. Spaulding (B.S.,’77) is working as a Tri-Cities Business Award from The Business Journal. the Frank J. Osborne Memorial Award for meritori- Geneva G. Mashburn (B.S.,’40) wrote the book Shoals Hospital. 23, 2001. phlebotomist at Martin Memorial Health Systems. Raines has been named president and general man- ous achievement in public health from the New Unicoi County Blue Devils Baseball (Through My Eyes) Richard E. Gibson (B.S.,’70, M.A.,’71) was a She resides in Port St. Lucie, Fla. ager of Tri-Cities Radio Group, operators of the Jersey Health Officer’s Association. He currently that was published on September 24, 2001. She school psychologist for the Virginia Beach, Wise 1930s J. Harvey Byerley (B.S.,’76) is currently serving as WJCW/WQUT/WKIN/WKOS Radio Stations and serves as the Chairman of the Public Health resides in Erwin with her husband Edward. County, and Lee County school systems. He Ruth L. Broyles (B.S.,’34, M.A.,’68) served as a manager of postal services at ETSU and has been Marketing Solutions. He was also named one of 50 Licensing and Examination Board. passed away on January 13, 2002, at the teacher and principal in Washington County and elected by his peers to serve on the board of direc- Distinguished Individuals in the Tri-Cities. Buford G. Ervin (B.S.,’63) has been named presi- Greeneville West Care and Rehabilitation Center was a member of the Tennessee Congress of tors of the College and University Mail Services Albert H. Giles, III (B.S., ’70) was named one of dent of Highlands Union Bank’s new loan produc- In Memoriam following a lengthy illness. Parent-Teachers’ Board of Managers for 21 years. Association. 50 Distinguished Individuals in the Tri-Cities. He is tion office in Kingsport. He is past president of the 1990s Danny M. Pierce (M.A., ’71) passed away on She received the E. Harper Johnson Human Martin J. Wonsiewicz (B.S.,’76) was promoted to the president of Alltrista Zinc Products, Inc. Lee, Wise, Scott Bankers Association and the Scott Dr. Charles "Chuck" Anthony Cannizzaro, M.D. July 17, 2001 in Kingsport. We apologize for a pre- Relations Award from the Tennessee Education Vice President and Publisher of Medical Publishing County Chamber of Commerce. ('91) died on July 25, 2001. A former Navy officer, vious error in his listing. Association in 1998. She was appointed to the Group, McGraw-Hill Companies. His wife Carole is James R. Hunter (B.S.,’63) is currently serving as Judith C. Wallace Cannizzaro was a physical therapist (Columbia Washington County Commission and elected as a a freelance writer. The couple lives in Fairfield, a member of the Washington County Community (B.S.,’65) is the Assistant University) before entering Quillen College of Ross Wagers ’93, CHA, commissioner in 1982 and 1986. Broyles was a Conn. Board for Mountain States Health Alliance. Principal and Athletic Medicine. He held a bachelor’s degree in chemical general manager of the contributing author of The History of Washington D. Bryan Gentry (B.S., '75) carried the Olympic P.C. Snapp (B.S., ’61) will serve on the Johnson Director of Abingdon engineering from Manhattan College, New York. Homewood Suites Hilton County in 2001. She died on January 17, 2002, at Torch through Atlanta on its way to Salt Lake City City-Jonesborough-Washington County Chamber of High School and has He was board certified in Physical Medicine and Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., her home. on December 4, 2001. He was nominated by his Commerce board for 2002. been named the VIAAA Rehabilitation and Pain Management. He was prac- received the honor of wife, Besty. James B. Richardson, Jr. (B.S., ’60) was named Athletic Administrator of ticing in Dublin, Ga. General Manager of the Faculty & Staff G. Aubrey Lee (B.S.,’75) has joined Petra the new president of the James Madison University the Year for 2001. Angela M. Estes (B.S.W., ’96) was a home Year Award of Merit for Dr. John B. “Jack” Ellery was the chair of the International as a consultant and will open a Petra Foundation and the JMU Real Estate Foundation. patient representative for Care Mark Inc. She died 2001. He has been the ETSU Department of English from 1961-68 and office in Johnson City. He resides in Johnson City Richardson had been the foundation executive on January 17, 2002, and is survived by her hus- general manager of the went on to become president of the University of with his wife Sally and their son Christopher. director for the past five years. band Gary Estes, Jr. (B.S., ’97). 102-suite hotel since Wisconsin at Stevens Point. He was later named Dr. Joe L. Morgan (M.A., ’75) recently received Martha N. Meredith (B.S., ’70) ends her term on Stuart E. Wood Jr. (B.S., ’60) was named one of Dr. David W. Rogers (M.D.,’90) was a doctor for 2000. the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of his Ph.D. in biblical studies from American College the Washington County Commission after 20 years. 50 distinguished individuals in the Tri-Cities. He is Sterling Medical Group in Fort Campbell, Ky. He Veteran Affairs. He passed away on October 15 at of Theology in Minneapolis, Minn. She felt it was time for a new commissioner to take the Chief Executive Officer Holston Distributing passed away December 10, 2001, in his home in Stoughton, Wis., following a lengthy Clem Wilkes, Jr. (B.S.,’75) is currently serving as her seat. She will now focus on her business, Company. Goodlettsville. 1950s illness. Treasurer of Mountain States Health Alliance board Meredith Enterprises, and her family. Louise S. Ervin (B.S.,’58) was a lifetime member Harold Edward “Bud” Frank created both the of directors. Gail S. Trotter (B.S.W., ’70) is an admissions 1950s 1980s and past Matron of the Unicoi Order of the theatre and broadcasting programs at ETSU, Norree M. Boyd (B.M.,’74) has recently been coordinator for Marshall Pickens Psychiatric Marvin C. Lemons (B.S.,’59) is now President Deborah J. Dod (B.S., ’80) was employed by Eastern Star No.276. She was a retired educator teaching here from 1954-85. The theatre in appointed Executive Director of Missouri Arts Hospital. She is currently working on her master’s and Managing General Partner at RecruiterPharma. various cruise lines including Royal Caribbean and for the Unicoi County School System with 30 years Gilbreath Hall was named in his honor in 2000. Council, the second oldest statewide arts agency in in counseling. Prior to this position he served as Vice President, Norwegian cruise lines. She traveled in every con- of service at Unicoi County Elementary School. Frank was a professional actor and director and the country. She also just released a CD, USA-Sales for a pharmaceutical company. tinent except Antarctica and left friends all over She passed away on November 18, 2001, at was a World War II Navy veteran. He passed away “Remember Me.” She and her husband Philip 1960s Parker J. Trent (B.S., ’59) was elected vice presi- the world. She received her degree in geology. Lakebridge Health Care Center. on October 8 from complications in surgery. reside in St. Louis, Mo. John A. Jones (B.S., ’69) will serve as the imme- dent of the Holston Valley Medical Center board of She died on December 19, 2001. Myrtie G. Hensley (B.S.,’57) was a retired Dr. Lynda Pearl Keep was a native of Baltimore, Dr. Rebecca G. Isbell (M.A.,’74) is the director of diate past president for the Johnson City- directors. teacher and Unicoi County Board of Education Md. She was an associate professor in the “CAMPUS at Child Study Center” and, along with Jonesborough-Washington County Chamber of Don S. Wilder (B.S., ’57) will have one of his 1970s member. On December 4, 2001, she passed away Department of Human Development and Learning Beverly Dugger (see ’85), has received $65,059 Commerce. comic strips featured in an upcoming Paul Newman Theressa D. Davis (B.S., ’75) was a member of at Unicoi County Memorial Hospital. at ETSU. She was active in local, state, and nation- funding from the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Charles T. Muse (M.B.A.,’69) was recently book. “Out of Bounds” is a self-syndicated comic Hunter First Baptist Church in Elizabethton. She Donald W. Rawls (B.S., ’57) was the coach of al work related to young children with disabilities. Earl V. Coffey (B.S.,’73, M.A.,’75, E.D.S.,’78, awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from strip by Wilder and Bill Rechon who also do died on December 10, 2001, at her residence. the 1964 Maryville High School state champi- She attended B'nai Sholom Congregation in E.D.D.,’92) has resigned his title as Education Catawba College in Salisbury, N.C., where he “Crock,” a syndicated strip distributed by King David W. Childress (B.S.,’74) was the president onship football team. When MHS won the state Bristol, Tenn. She passed away March 31, 2002, Commissioner to accept his previously held posi- received his bachelor’s degree in Business Features. of Heritage Reality Corp. He was also a member of football championship in ‘64, Rawls was named at her residence. tion as Grainger County Superintendent. Administration. He received this award as recogni- B. Harold Stout (B.S.,’56) has recently been the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors coach of the year. He was head coach of Robert W. Leach was employed as a computer Terry W. Cundiff (B.S., ’73) has opened two new tion for his contributions to higher education. He inducted into the Tennessee Baseball Hall of Fame. and a past president of Johnson City Association of Tennessee Military Institute from 1977 to 1979 co-coordinator in the Information Technology real estate offices. One of the new offices is locat- has held various positions including Assistant Dean He was awarded this honor after coaching at Realtors. He died on December 10, 2001, at and later coached at Tellico Plains and Campbell Department. Mr. Leach was a Navy veteran. He ed in Roanoke, Va., while the other office is located of the Division of Continuing Education at the Milligan College for 24 years and at ETSU for seven Johnson City Medical Center. County high schools. He died on October 30, was a member of East Unaka Christian Church. He in Smith Mountain Lake, Va. He and his wife are University of Nevada-Reno and his current position years. He was also elected into the NAIA Coaches Harold W. Ellis (B.E.H.,’74) was a seventh grade 2001, at the University of Tennessee Medical passed away February 22, 2002, at his residence in co-owners of the offices and members of the of Vice President at Georgia Southwestern State Hall of Fame in 1987. Stout was named Southern teacher and former boys’ basketball coach at T.A. Center. Jonesborough, following a lengthy illness. Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors. University. He also served 31 years in the United Conference Coach of the Year during his reign at Dugger Junior High School and a baseball coach at William G. Mori (B.S.,’55) was a member of the Dr. Robert L. McElrath received his doctorate in Robert S. DeVane (B.S.,’74) is currently a mem- States Marine Corps and, after receiving numerous ETSU and also received the American Association of Elizabethton High School. He was also a former Confederate Veterans and served in the U.S. Army educational administration from the University of ber of the Blue Ridge Medical Management commendations, retired with the rank of Colonel. Baseball Coaches Award. He has received two member of the Tennessee Education Association in Korea. He was also a former State Chairman of Tennessee. He served as Tennessee State Corporation board of directors for Mountain States He and his wife Susan now reside in Florence with Awards of Merit and was inducted into the ETSU and former environmentalist for the Washington the Alabama Conservative Party. He died on Commissioner of Education and Graduate Health Alliance. their three sons. Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. County Health Department. He passed away on January 2, 2002, in Birmingham. Professor of Educational Leadership at ETSU. In Gary M. Mabry, III (B.S., ’73, M.C.M., ’74) will Jimmy N. Smith (B.S., ’69) was named as one of Fredrick H. Barger, Jr. (B.S., ’55) was named one September 17, 2001, at his home. Anna L. Turner (B.S.,’55) was a teacher in the 1983, President Reagan appointed Dr. McElrath as serve as the vice president and secretary for the 50 distinguished individuals in the Tri-Cities. He is of 50 Distinguished Individuals in the Tri-Cities. He Nancy R. Cross (M.A.,’73) coached basketball Greene County School System for 35 years before a member of the National Council on Educational Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County the founder and president of the International is the founder of Pal’s Sudden Service. and taught English and French at Sulpher Springs retiring. She was an inspiration to those who Research. He was reappointed in 1986. He passed Chamber of Commerce for 2002. He was also Storytelling Center. Joan F. Gaster (B.S., ’53, M.A., ’57) retired after High School for 15 years. She later served as knew her for the importance of continuing their away January 19, 2002, at the Veterans Affairs named one of 50 Distinguished Individuals in the Henry C. Nickels (M.A.,’68) was elected the 32 years of service as an elementary teacher for library supervisor for the Washington County education. She passed away on June 16, 2000. Medical Center after a two-year illness. Tri-Cities. Rotary District Governor for 2001-2002. He is a Livermore School District. She and her husband, School System for 11 years before retiring in 1978. John H. Tilson (B.S.,’54) was a teacher with the former President of the Tazewell Area Chamber of Jim, have eight children, 17 grandchildren and six She passed away on January 8, 2002, at Pine Oaks Unicoi County School System for 35 years. He was great grandchildren. Assisted Living Community. also a member of the Erwin Senior Adult Center

34 ETSU TODAY 35 Scott M. Niswonger ETSUETSU Learn, Earn, & Return

he address of Scott M. Niswonger the people who lived here, he ran for and we made a difference! Will as part of the annual Distinguished was chosen to hold every elected Rogers said, “Even T President’s Trust Dinner on February office in our nation including if you’re on the th 1, 2002, at the MeadowView Conference becoming the 17 President of the right track, you’ll Center was a significant moment. Niswonger, United States. Johnson was pas- get run over if Chairman and CEO of Forward Air and sionate about the Constitution of you just sit Starts Here! Landair corporations in Greeneville, has played our country and in trying to bet- there!” a significant role in the Campaign for ETSU ter the lives of those around Here’s a fun old Tomorrow. Through his support of the him—as we should through Chinese proverb Niswonger Digital Media Center and several community service. to ponder… August 22-29, 2002 other endeavors at ETSU, he has taken a lead- Crockett, Sevier, and on If your vision For more information on how you can participate, ing role in our region and its well-being. He and on—we are blessed is for a year, was asked to share his thoughts on giving. An with a rich heritage in this plant wheat. call (423) 439-4218 or www.etsu.edu/alumni audience of over 330 gathered to celebrate the region. Your being here If your vision is addition of the latest members and the success tonight obviously places for ten years, of the campaign. you among those, who live plant trees. their lives with a passion If your vision is for Frankly, like many of you… whatever suc- for what they believe… a lifetime, plan peo- cess I’ve had I owe in large part to others— On the earning side, ple. great teachers, banker for providing my first twenty-one years ago we started a small busi- …isn’t that what the mission of ETSU is loan, friends, family, and the list goes on. ness called Landair with two of us investing about? Although it may sound corny and elementary $2000 each. Today that business has evolved At my age (for you “youngsters” out to such a distinguished group as this, I’d like into corporations with a market capitalization there…), I can tell you in retrospect you will each of you to remember this little of just less than one billion. As be glad for what you have done, and you will saying that was shared with me by Most of the joy the true old saying goes, only in mostly regret what you did not do. Most of one of my mentors, the Honorable America! the joy we experience in life comes from what Tom Garland—“Learn, Earn, and We made a conscious deci- we actually do. Return.” we experience sion the day of the company’s Again, America was founded by people with The “learning” is what we’re founding that this business great courage who were not afraid to take great doing every day. As Louis Pasteur in life comes would take a significant portion risks…People who greeted change not with once said, “Chance favors the pre- of our earnings- to date these trepidation, but with energy, excitement, and pared mind.” Being informed and from what businesses have been able to con- optimism. educated is a major part of our tribute in excess of $40 million Throughout a university’s or community’s preparedness. to worthwhile causes in our lifetime there are points at which its members Let’s talk briefly about “earn- we actually do. region… must choose a direction that will have a lasting ing.” There’s nothing wrong with If we maintain positive atti- impact for future generations. ETSU is at one wanting to earn, wanting to provide a com- tudes, the difficulties, struggles, and successes of these junctions today. No disrespect fortable life for loved ones, but money, in itself, we face every day with our careers, businesses, Chancellor Manning, but we simply can’t and striving for material goods should not be and families present opportunities that can wring our hands and say that the improve- our driving motivation. “Earn” money to start bring us to a higher level and we will get better ments and growth necessary for ETSU are the a business, build a plan, provide jobs, even pay every year at what we do and who we responsibility of the State of Tennessee…we, taxes (which among other things build are…two very distinct things. WE must become involved;… and no one schools), help support your church, your com- I am constantly asked why I’ve chosen to knows that more than this group being hon- munity, and your school. donate so heavily to our community and par- ored here tonight. And the “returning,” means you have the ticularly to ETSU and Tusculum College. The A man I respect immensely closed a speech responsibility to return a portion of your time, answer is simple, in that I believe it is unfortu- one morning with the following quote from talents, and resources to help your community, nate that most people have attained some the 18th Century, by Methodist founder John state, and nation. “Giving back” is, I degree of success and wealth wait until fairly Wesley…. believe…what we do for those who follow. later in their careers and lives to do any signifi- “Do all the good you can; Socrates said, “Wealth does not bring about cant giving. Some wait until after their By all the means you can; excellence; but excellence does bring about death…I am convinced that can’t be nearly as In all the ways you can; wealth and all other public and private bless- much fun as seeing the results made possible To all the people you can; ings.” through your efforts while alive! As long as ever you can!” For those of you who have come from larger True giving is not an economic exchange. The man I mentioned is our President Dr. cities or more developed areas, you may have It’s the catalyst for additional giving. It does Paul E. Stanton who could have stayed in wondered if you made the right decision to not subtract from what we have; it multiplies Atlanta and focused on a brilliant career in live and work in this region. Let me share a lit- the effect we can have on our world. medicine. But he chose to come here…to tle history about a place I’ve come to love Your destiny is not a matter of chance; it’s a make a difference with us and for us. Join me called Greene County. matter of choice. It is not a thing to wait for; it in showing our appreciation…(“Dr. Stanton When Andrew Johnson came to this region, is a thing to be achieved…Each of us is here please stand.”) he could neither read nor write—but he for a purpose. The effort we put into our busi- Lastly, remember… “Learn, Earn, and learned. And because he believed so strongly nesses and communities will continue to stand Return”… It works! in this community and improving the lives of and represent a special time in our lives when 36 37 calendar 2002

May 7 Figure Drawing at the Nelson Fine Arts Kingsport at (423) 392-8000 for detailed 28 Figure Drawing at the Nelson Fine Arts 25-Jul 9 Learning Vacations for Adults to 4-22 Learning Vacations for Adults to The Center from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $20.00 information. Center from 6-8 p.m. 1 ETSU Faculty Brass Ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Alaska* Silk Road* per session. Take your talent to the next 16 Planetarium Show, 7-8 p.m. – Hutcheson 29 Learn to Draw at the Nelson Fine Arts at Mathes Hall. 27-Jul 8 Learning Vacations for Adults to 6-20 Learning Vacations for Adults to Alaska* level. For more information contact the Hall planetarium. “Southern Skies” is the Center from 6-8:30 p.m. 1 Learn to Draw at the Nelson Fine Arts Greece* 7-20 Learning Vacations for Adults to Office of Professional Development at topic of this free public planetarium show 29 Learn to Paint at the Nelson Fine Arts Center from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $15.00 29 Jerry Robertson Buc Sports Tribute Kenya* (423) 439-8083. sponsored by the ETSU department of Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. per session or $48.00 per month. Drawing Dinner at the Adelphia Centre at 6:00 p.m. 21 ETSU PRIDE Night at the Races 8 Learn to Draw at the Nelson Fine Arts physics. For more information contact Dr. basics for anyone. For more information For more information contact the Pirate 22 Move-in Day Center from 6-8:30 p.m. The cost is $15.00 Gary Henson at (423) 439-6906. June contact the Office of Professional Club at (423) 439-8398. 22-29 ETSU PRIDE WEEK per session or $48.00 per month. Drawing 18 John Robert Bell 4th Annual Golf Development at (423) 439-8083. 1-16 Learning Vacations for Adults to Peru* basics for anyone. For more information Tournament and 12th Man Dinner. Coach July September 1 Learn to Paint at the Nelson Fine Arts 7-20 Learning Vacations for Adults to Spain* contact the Office of Professional Bobby Ross will be speaking at Cattails at Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is 8-9 “The Complete Works of William 6-19 Learning Vacations for Adults to 7-22 Learning Vacations for Adults to Peru* Development at (423) 439-8083. Meadow, MeadowView Conference Resort $15.00 per session or $48.00 per month. Shakespeare” at Crocket Park, Rogersville, Galapagos Islands & Ecuador* 12-26 Learning Vacations for Adults to 8 Learn to Paint at the Nelson Fine Arts and Convention Center, Kingsport, TN. Use oil, acrylics and watercolor in painting. TN. For more information contact the 9-23 Learning Vacations for Adults to Alaska* Ireland* Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is Tee times begin at 12:30 p.m. For For more information contact the Office Division of Theatre box office at 10-23 Learning Vacations for Adults to The 20 National Alumni Association 36th Annual $15.00 per session or $48.00 per month. reservation information, call (423) 439-8398. of Professional Development at (423) 439-7576 Silk Road* Golf Tournament at the Cattails at Use oil, acrylics and watercolor in painting. 18 Cooking Series begins at Pratt’s Barbeque (423) 439-8083. 11-25 Learning Vacations for Adults to Alaska* 13-27 Learning Vacations for Adults to Italy* MeadowView. For more information For more information contact the Office of in Kingsport from 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. There 3 Building the Creative Team at the Nelson 11-25 Learning Vacations for Adults to Ireland* 13-28 Learning Vacations for Adults to Peru* contact the Alumni Office at 423-439-4218. Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. is no charge for this event. Our cooking Fine Arts Center from 11:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12-25 Learning Vacations for Adults to Kenya* 23-Aug 6 Learning Vacations for Adults to 18-Oct 2 Learning Vacations for Adults to 9 ETSU Foundation meeting, 11:00 in the series kickoff is in celebration of National The cost is $350.00 per team up to 8 13-Aug 11 “Mountain Messages Quilt,” an Alaska* The Silk Road* Adelphia Centre Auditorium. Lunch will Barbeque month. There will be a members. Challenge your team to look for exhibit will feature the work of area quilters. 19-20 Early Childhood Conference sponsored 23-Oct 9 Learning Vacations for Adults to a be served at noon in the ballroom. demonstration and free food. For more “new” ways to work together. For more Awards will be presented at a reception on by the Early Childhood Center. The annual Confucian Odyssey* 9-20 Learning Vacations for Adults to information contact the Office of information contact the Office of Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Early Childhood Conference offers 26-Oct 7 Learning Vacations for Adults to Greece* Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. For more information contact the Reece comprehensive programming to serve the Greece* 9-June 9 “First Tennessee Bank 24th Annual 20 A Step Further for children ages 5-10 1-14 Learning Vacations for Adults to The Museum at (423) 439-4392. needs and interests of early childhood 28-Oct 12 Learning Vacations for Adults to Art Competition and Exhibition,” a juried 21 Comic Illustration at the Nelson Fine Arts Silk Road* 20-21 Reliability and Validity of the CAPD educators, parents, care providers, Morocco* competition, this exhibit will feature the Center from 6-8 p.m. 2-June 13 Accelerated Phlebotomy (Central Auditory Processing Disorder) administrators and service providers. For 28-Oct 11 Learning Vacations for Adults to finest in local and regional art. A reception 21 Figure Drawing at the Nelson Fine Arts Certification Training will meet Tuesdays Audiology Conference. For more more information contact Early Galapagos Islands & Ecuador* in honor of the exhibit will be held Center from 6-8 p.m. and Thursdays at the Marshall T. Nave information contact Owen D. Murnane at Childhood Office at (423) 439-7614. Thursday, May 9 from 5:00- 7:00 p.m., 21 Make Your Home Sell Faster at the Center in Elizabethton from 3:30 -5:00 (423) 926-1171, ext. 7553. with the awards ceremony at 6:00 p.m. For Carnegie Library from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. *For more information contact the School of p.m. The cost for training is $425.00 and 22-Jul 6 Learning Vacations for Adults to August details, contact the Reece Museum at (423) The cost is $33.00. Learn to stage your Continuing Studies at (423) 439-8081. enrollment is limited to those with a Turkey* 439-4392. house to sell for a higher price. For more 2-17 Learning Vacations for Adults to China health care background. For more infor 23-Jul 5 Learning Vacations for Adults to Egypt* 10-25 Learning Vacations for Adults to information contact the Office of Highlights* mation contact the Office of Professional China Highlights* Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. Development at (423)439-8083. 11 Journaling for the Helping Professional at 21 Scrapbooking at the Nelson Fine Arts 3 Audra Foshie, mezzo-soprano, student the Carnegie Library from 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Center from 6-8 p.m. recital, 7:30 p.m. at Mathes Hall. The cost is $40.00. Learn skills to help 22 Learn to Draw at the Nelson Fine Arts relocated • creating • starting • neat story • news 3-4 REUNION WEEKEND - Classes of 1952

with stress and lower burnout rate. Center from 6-8:30 p.m. moving • retiring new job • and 1957 Alumni Association Awards Continuing education units available. For 22 Learn to Paint at the Nelson Fine Arts We’re very interested in putting you in the next ETSU Today Banquet 6:30 p.m. D.P. Culp Center What’s New With You? more information contact the Office of Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. as well as keeping our records up-to-date. Fill us in, won’t you? Dining Room. Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. 23 Introduction to No-Budget Filmmaking at Your 4 COMMENCEMENT, 10 a.m., Memorial Spouse’s 11 Scrapbooking at the Nelson Fine Arts the Carnegie Library from 6:00 - 10:00 Name: ______Center (First) (Middle initial or Maiden) (Last) Name: ______Center from 10:00-Noon. The cost is $20.00 p.m. The cost is $30.00 for this session. (First) (Middle initial or Maiden) (Last) 5 Kim Lewis, soprano, student recital, 7:30 ETSU Degree(s) and/or Year(s) Attended ______per session. Use photos or mementos to Principles of low-budget, creative, p.m. at Mathes Hall. ETSU Degree(s) and/or Year(s) Attended ______design a family legacy. For more independent filmmaking. For more Home Phone #______S.S.# ______6 A Step Further for children ages 5-10 at S.S.# ______information contact the Office of information contact the Office of Home Address ______the Nelson Fine Arts Center from 4-5 p.m. (Street Address) Occupation/Title ______Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. ______The cost is $13.00 per session or $48.00 Employer ______13 A Step Further for children ages 5-10 at 25 Introduction to Photography at the (City, State, Zip) per month. Children will enhance their art the Nelson Fine Arts Center from 4-5 p.m. Nelson Fine Arts Center from 9 a.m.-noon. Occupation/Title ______Employer’s Address ______experiences with these classes. For more (Street Address) 14 Comic Illustration at the Nelson Fine Arts The cost is $30.00. Learn to use the information contact the Office of Employer ______Center from 6-8 p.m. 35mm camera for maximum potential. (City, State, Zip) Professional Development at (423) 439-8083. Employer’s Address ______14 Figure Drawing at the Nelson Fine Arts For more information contact the Office Employer’s Phone # ______7 Comic Illustration at the Nelson Fine Arts (Street Address) Center from 6-8 p.m. of Professional Development at ______Center from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $20.00 (City, State, Zip) Give us your E-mail address ______15 Learn to Draw at the Nelson Fine Arts (423) 439-8083. per session. Put your illustrations in Employer’s Phone # ______Permission to add to online directory? Yes No Center from 6-8:30 p.m. 27 A Step Further for children ages 5-10 at comic book form. For more information 15 Learn to Paint at the Nelson Fine Arts the Nelson Fine Arts Center from 4-5 p.m. Give us your E-mail address ______Other news (marriages, births, major accomplishments) about yourself or spouse contact the Office of Professional Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 28-Jun11 Learning Vacations for Adults to ______Development at (423) 439-8083. If you have media clippings about yourself, your spouse, and/or your accomplish- 15-19 New York City, New York, a cultural Alaska* ments, please send a copy of them with this card. Sorry, we can’t be responsible ______and entertainment tour of the Big Apple. 28 Comic Illustration at the Nelson Fine Arts for their return. Contact Beth Shumaker at ETSU/UT at Center from 6-8 p.m. SEND TO: ETSU ALUMNI • BOX 70709 • JOHNSON CITY, TN 37614-0709

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