Tech Action Autumn 2013
Meet your new favorite Wonder Boy: Jerry returns as campus ambassador. Pages 10-11. Tech Action A memorable return for a Tech alumnus
It had been almost 40 years since Elton Eisele, Arkansas We extend our appreciation to Elton for his aerial Tech University Class of 1976, had laid eyes on his alma photos of campus. Take a closer look…do you see some mater. So when he came back to Homecoming 2013, he facilities that you do not recognize? If it has been a while wanted to get the best view possible. since you have visited campus, you will probably be as impressed as Elton was. Start your visit to campus at Elton captured the photograph below this letter, and the Alumni House, which is located at 1313 N. Arkansas many others, while flying over the Arkansas Tech campus Avenue. We would love to see you and hear your Tech story. during Homecoming weekend. He was generous enough to share them with our office and give us permission to share In the meantime, enjoy all of the Homecoming photos them with you in Tech Action. and the updates from campus in this issue of Tech Action.
As you can see, Elton is equally talented as both a Fight On, Arkansas Tech! photographer and a pilot. Elton served as director of bands at Niles North High School in Skokie, Ill., from 1983- 2012. Shortly after his retirement from teaching school, he was appointed director of flight instruction at the Kelly Davis ‘81 Northwest Flyers Flight School in suburban Chicago. Director of Alumni Relations and the Tech Loyalty Fund
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President: Jim White ‘78 President-Elect: Todd Sweeden ‘76
Katherine Nunn Bowden ‘54 12/13 Jim White ‘78 12/13 Sandy Smith ‘86 12/14 Cody Hill ‘07 12/15 Sue Chiolino ‘68 12/13 Vickie Yates ’79 & ‘89 12/13 Matthew White ‘06 12/14 Sherry Nordin Polsgrove ‘81 12/15 Brenda Metcalf Hipp ‘63 12/13 Jim Higgs ‘73 12/14 Cara Hammond Witherspoon ‘78 12/14 Dustin Parsons ‘10 12/15 Steve Kesner ‘77 12/13 Truman Hill ‘70 12/14 Jared Wood ‘97 12/14 Justin Price ‘01 12/15 Tayler Melton ‘10 12/13 Sarah Beth Phillips ‘06 12/14 Leila Bean Alston ‘77 12/15 Melissa Owens Steeves ‘07 12/15 Todd Sweeden ‘76 12/13 Joshua Ray ‘06 12/14 Susan McIntyre Dunn ‘83 12/15 Kendall Tabor ‘89 & ‘92 12/15 Jimmy Rofkahr, Ozark Campus Rep.
catch Tech Action, Volume 49, No. 4. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801 up with Director of Alumni Relations & Editorial Committee Cover Photograph Tech Loyalty Fund Kelly Davis, Jayne Jones, Liz Chrisman an old Kelly Davis Julie Nebben Morgan, Contributing Photographers Coordinator of Young Alumni & Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner Steve Newby, Liz Chrisman, Tim Carr, friend Student philanthropy publications/creative Services Alex Duvall, Sadie Slagle, Alison Parks Taylor Felisha Weaver Howard Ritchie today Coordinator of Alumni Communications Director of New Media E-mail address & Activities Carrie Harris Phillips [email protected] Aaron Jones www.techties.atu.edu Web site Alumni Office Administrative Assistant Terry Holland-Finley www.techties.atu.edu Tech Action is published quarterly by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, parents, friends and faculty/staff of Arkansas Tech University. We welcome manuscripts and photographs from our readers. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your originals returned. Parents, if your son or daughter attended Tech and is no longer living at this address, please notify our office of his or her new address. Address updates can be submitted to the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling (479) 968-0242 or by sending e-mail to [email protected]. Homecoming 2013
Arkansas Tech University welcomed home a long-lost Wonder Boy legend during Homecoming 2013.
Jerry the Bulldog (photographed, above, with Homecoming queen Molly Gibson) was re-introduced as Autumn 2013 3 campus ambassador after a 76-year absence during a ceremony on Homecoming Saturday. See pages 10-11 to learn more about Jerry.
The following pages show images from all of the Homecoming 2013 events. Visit www.flickr.com/arkansastech to view more Homecoming photos. Homecoming 2013 Ladies Champagne Bingo Friday, October 25 Lake Point Conference Center
Julie Morgan, Mona Ingram, Pam Mathis
Ann Filyaw, Judy Murphy, Travis Holiman, Mary Ann Rollans, V. Carole Smith
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Peggy Stratton, Claudia Fellows Anita Markle, Paula Stamps, Charlotte Linch, Linda Rush Homecoming 2013 Homecoming Golf Classic Friday, October 25 Russellville Country Club
The three-man team of Bill Curtis, Wyn Norwood and David Rollans fired a 13-under par round of 58 to win the 2013 Arkansas Tech University Homecoming Golf Classic at Russellville Country Club on Friday, Oct. 25.
Curtis/Norwood/Rollans finished two strokes clear of the field, which included 30 teams and a total of 90 individuals playing in support of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association
Scholarship. Bill Curtis, Wyn Norwood, David Rollans
Proceeds from the Homecoming Golf Classic have helped the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association fund more than $63,000 in scholarships over the past three years.
The winning team made 13 birdies and five pars. The key to their victory was an 8-under par score of 28 on the back nine. The Par-3 Seventh Hole at Russellville Country Club
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Bob Whorton, Tommy Hindsman, Richard Peel Don Ed Fronabarger, Todd Dennis, Dan Nicholson Ronnie Higgins, Larry LaFevers, Truman Pew 2013 Homecoming Golf Classic Results
First Flight Third Flight Bill Curtis/Wyn Norwood/David Rollans 58 Larry LaFevers/Ronnie Higgins/Truman Pew 64 Tommy Hindsman/Richard Peel/Bob Whorton 60 Jim Bentley/Gordon Dunn/Bill Grant 65 Bucky Croom/Johnny Morgan/Walter Ramsey 61 Keith Moore/Alex Pipkin/Jamie Sorrells 66 Jimmy Cunningham/Nelson Ennis/Dan Lovelady 61 Harold Cornett/Gerald Harvell/Dan Smith 67 John Paul Davis/Tim Douglass/Matt McCoy 61 Jack Bradford/Larry Cotton/Bob Ratchford 67 Randy Joe Hamilton/Graham Rucker/Todd Rucker 61 Steve Fisher/Steve Lunsford/Rick Pilkington 67 Adam Anderson/Clay Anderson/Dusty Bonds 62 Ken Freeman/Ken Vess/Keith Vess 67 Scott Dorminy/Bryan Fisher/Heath Styles 62 Fourth Flight Second Flight Paul Ehrle/Brian James/David Mann 68 Todd Dennis/Don Ed Fronabarger/Dan Nicholson 62 Beau Funderburk/John Rommel/Greg Thompson 68 Chris Boudreaux/John Reno/Earnest Taylor 63 Randy Bittle/Alvin Lievsay/Jim Parker 70 Louis Besancon/Arnold Bowden/Steven Horne 63 Kent Bartlett/John Feltner/Mike King 70 Donnie Parks/Glenn Parks/Jean Parks 63 Daniel Connerly/Alan Kizer/Scott Swanson 73 David Gatling/Jerry Gatling/David Robinson 63 B.J. Bayer/Travis Horn/Will Wetzel 73 Steve Dixon/Bobby Furnatter/Joey James 63 Matt Hagenlocker/Jason McCurrie/Rex Rose 77 Beau Dollar/Steven Sosebee/Brittany Tolliver 63 Mary Gunter/Theresa Herrick/Danny Ketcherside 84 Homecoming 2013 Friday Night Events Friday, October 25 Lake Point Conference Center
Kathy Bowden, Duahn Walter
Darryl Melton, Marty Melton
Elton Eisele, Reber Clark, Julie Morgan, Madelon Cheatham
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Robert C. Brown, Johnny Morgan
Carolyn McGee, Suzanne Harmon Jack Wright, Harley Davis
Bob Ratchford, Dean Wilburn, Kenny Saylors, Jack Bradford Homecoming 2013 Saturday Events Saturday, October 26 Lake Point & On Campus
Hindsman Players Reunion
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James Hudspeth, Mary Nell Cotton, Donovan Horn
Robert Norman, Harley Davis Bobby Price, Don Johnston, Charles Warner Robert C. Brown, Ralph Boen Alumni T Club Annual Meeting Homecoming 2013 Saturday Events Saturday, October 26 Tomlinson Hall & Centennial Plaza
Perry Raley, Ray Reynolds, Arnold Bowden
Jock Davis, Bob Edwards The Caraway Hall Girls
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Melba Davis, Sue Stallings Carl Baswell, David Moseley
Arkansas Tech ROTC Students and Alumni Homecoming 2013 Return of Jerry Saturday, October 26 Williamson Hall & Thone Stadium
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Jerry, Charles Blanchard Jim Murphy, Jerry
Todd Sweeden, Jerry, Maysel Teeter Jerry and The Young Family Homecoming 2013
10 Tech Action Welcome Home, Jerry Campus Ambassador rejoins Tech Family after 76 years away
After 76 years away from home, Jerry the Bulldog has Robert A. Young Sr., who grew up to serve as purchasing returned to Arkansas Tech University to serve in the role agent, business manager, vice president for business of campus ambassador. affairs and vice president for administration at Arkansas Tech from 1941-84 as well as interim president in 1972. Jerry was adopted as campus ambassador by a unanimous vote of the Arkansas Tech Student Jerry spent much of his time on campus at the armory Government Association during its meeting at the Doc (now known as the Stroupe Building) with National Guard Bryan Student Services Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Battery F. The students and guardsmen there adopted Jerry as one of their own. The re-introduction of Jerry does not affect the nicknames for the Arkansas Tech intercollegiate athletics An article from the Feb. 26, 1936, issue of the Arka Want More teams, which will continue to be known as the Wonder Tech student newspaper stated that Jerry exhibited Jerry? Boys and the Golden Suns. “determination” and that his only bad habit seemed to be a fondness for chewing on shoes. As campus ambassador, Jerry will represent Arkansas Visit Tech at campus events and athletics competitions The article went on to state that Jerry was “always www.atu.edu/jerry throughout the academic year. present at anything of importance at the armory,” which to learn more was a social center of campus at that time and the site of about the return The original Jerry was a daily part of life at Arkansas Arkansas Tech home basketball games. of a Wonder Boy Tech in the mid-1930s. He was owned by William O. Young, legend. who oversaw the business affairs of Arkansas Tech as When the original Jerry passed away in late 1937, the secretary and bursar from 1917-42 and acted as interim headline in the Arka Tech proclaimed “Campus Loses president of the college from 1923-25; and his son, Mascot in Passing of Jerry.”
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Now, Jerry is back.
“Jerry represents an admirable characteristic that has defined Arkansas Tech for more than 100 years — persistence,” said Susie Nicholson, vice president for student services and university relations at Arkansas Tech. “Jerry’s never-say-die attitude is reflected in the way Arkansas Tech has persevered through tough times. Jerry’s spirit lives inside Tech students who overcome every obstacle to realize the life-changing benefits of a college education. Jerry’s competitive drive is exemplified by the efforts of Wonder Boys and Golden Suns student-athletes on the fields and courts of play.
“We invite the Tech Family to welcome Jerry home,” continued Nicholson. “He represents an important connection between our past, our present and our future.”
Jerry was re-introduced to campus during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26, that featured Dr. Robert A. Young Jr., Clay Wyllia, Major General William Wofford and representatives from the Arkansas Tech U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program.
Dr. Young, grandson and son of the original Jerry’s owners, has continued the family tradition of involvement at Autumn 2013 Arkansas Tech by serving as president of the Arkansas Tech 11 Foundation, as an avid fan of the Wonder Boys and Golden From Top to Bottom: Suns and by supporting two annual student awards named (1) Jerry arrives for his in honor of his family. welcome home ceremony (2) The SGA Executive Wyllia is a senior from Atkins and president of the Board poses with Jerry Arkansas Tech Student Government Association, which has (3) Major General William Wofford, Jerry, accepted a leadership role in the care and promotion of Jerry. Captain Michael Bennett (4) Jerry on the sidelines Wofford serves as adjutant general for the Arkansas at his first football game National Guard. Member of the Arkansas Tech Class of 1971, he joined the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction in 2008.
During the ceremony, Wofford placed Jerry under the care of Arkansas Tech U.S. Army ROTC students. Those students will serve as Jerry’s caretakers when he is on campus.
“Students from the U.S. Army ROTC program at Arkansas Tech were selected to serve as Jerry’s on-campus caretakers as a means of carrying forward the bond that existed between the original Jerry and the National Guardsmen on campus in the 1930s,” said Nicholson.
For more information about Jerry, visit www.atu.edu/jerry. The life and times of Jerry will be documented through the Arkansas Tech University Facebook page and via Twitter @ArkansasTech. Alumni News Master of Preparedness Tran helps plan Final Four, other major events in Arlington The sports world will have its eyes trained upon “The emergency management (EM) program provided Arlington, Texas, for two of the most anticipated sporting everything I needed to be successful upon graduation,” events of the upcoming 12 months — the NCAA Final said Tran. “I gained a broad range of knowledge through Four in April 2014 and the inaugural College Football their diverse curriculum. I believe the biggest strength of Playoff (CFP) national championship game in January the program was outside the classroom. Getting a degree 2015. from a prominent EM program was great, but the professors taught another lesson that I believe to be more valuable. With nightly crowds of approximately 75,000 fans for the two sessions of the Final Four and the possibility “The department and its professors always stressed of 105,000 fans for the football national championship the importance of networking and getting to know game, more than 250,000 individuals are expected to the professionals in your field,” continued Tran. “They pass through the gates of AT&T Stadium during those two constantly kept EM students aware of internships and events alone. additional trainings, drills and courses to participate in. Arkansas is relatively small so after a few of those trainings, By the time those fans arrive, Arkansas Tech University you get familiar with a lot of the faces and make those alumnus David Tran will have invested countless hours in connections. Having that diploma is essential, but the making their visit as safe and problem-free as possible. things you did to go above and beyond are what future employers will see.” Tran was hired by the City of Arlington as its emergency management planner following the completion In addition to emergency management planning of his education at Arkansas Tech. He earned a Bachelor for major events, Tran also helped coordinate the 12 Tech Action of Science degree in emergency management from Tech local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), in 2011 and a Master of Science degree in emergency participated in a task force charged with limiting the effects management and homeland security from Tech in 2013. of West Nile Virus in North Texas and worked on completing a continuity of operations plan (COOP) for the City of “The biggest challenge will be working with so many Arlington during his first three months on the job. agencies,” said Tran when asked about the NCAA Final Four and CFP national championship game. “In recent “A COOP plan identifies what a department’s essential years, Arlington has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the World functions are, what functions must continue even Series and the NBA All-Star Game. Agencies involved immediately after a disaster/disruption, which personnel is included FBI, Department of Homeland Security, NFL, needed to carry out those functions and what resources do NCAA, NBA, Department of Defense, Police, Fire, the personnel need to carry out those essential functions,” surrounding jurisdiction’s public safety, media…you name said Tran. “I’ve had experience writing COOP plans for it. Communications with all participating agencies during a school districts during my time at Arkansas Tech.” large scale event will always be one of the most important issues to address. Tran points to his graduate assistantship in the Arkansas Tech Department of Emergency Management as a “One of the main attractions to this job was the turning point in his education and his life. opportunity to plan for events like these,” continued Tran. “Anywhere you go as an emergency manager, you will “I was fortunate to be accepted for a graduate have to plan for natural disasters. Arlington provides me assistantship position upon graduating at Arkansas Tech, a unique opportunity to plan for disasters as well as these so I spent a total of six years at the university,” said Tran. special events.” “I’m 24 now and it is amazing to think about how much I’ve grown in six years. I learned time management, leadership Tran knows that his Arkansas Tech education prepared and communications skills that are vital to any career. I just him for moments as large as the ones he will experience in gained an overall sense of responsibility that prepared me the coming months. for my professional career.” Alumni News Thirteen receive Alumni Association Scholarship
Jake Blockburger Dayton Evans Kelsey Frazier Rachel Gilbreath Kat Kroeker
Trent Latham Haley Owen Alex Phillips Matt Robinson
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Hayden Scott Will Stewart Aleksi Stinnett Lauryn Tereza
Thirteen freshmen at Arkansas Tech University • Jacob Tyler Blockburger of Benton received $2,000 each in scholarship assistance for the • Dayton Ray Evans of Marshall 2013-14 academic year from the Arkansas Tech Alumni • Kelsey Ruth Frazier of Danville Association Scholarship. • Rachel Elizabeth Gilbreath of Paris • Katherine Elizabeth Kroeker of Sheridan The scholarships are funded by private donations to • Trent Allen Latham of Dardanelle the Arkansas Tech Foundation, including $25 from each • Haley Paige Owen of Paris individual with an Arkansas Tech license plate. • Alex Kasey Phillips of Ozark • Ronald Matthew Robinson of Dover The Arkansas Tech license plates, which can be • Hayden Charles Scott of Bentonville purchased at any Arkansas Department of Revenue • William James Stewart of Shirley office, are available to any alumnus, student, employee • Aleksi Ashton Stinnett of Morrilton or friend of Arkansas Tech that resides in Arkansas. • Lauryn Danielle Tereza of Hector
Applicants for the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Other requirements include that at least one of the Scholarship must be entering freshmen with a minimum applicant’s parents attended Arkansas Tech, receipt of high school cumulative grade point average of 3.2 on the applicant’s official high school transcript, two letters a 4.0 scale. They must also enroll in a minimum of 12 of recommendation and a one-page essay from the semester hours during the semester of the award and applicant explaining why he or she chose Arkansas Tech. have a minimum composite ACT score of 21. Send e-mail to [email protected] or call This year’s recipients of the Arkansas Tech Alumni (479) 968-0242 for more information about the Association Scholarship are: Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship. Today’s Tech Enrollment tops 11,000 Arkansas Tech one of five fastest-growing universities in nation
Arkansas Tech University maintains its trend as one of “The responsible and managed growth of Arkansas the fastest growing institutions of higher learning in the Tech University is a reflection of the quality of our Tech Action 14 United States with a 4 percent enrollment increase and a academic programs and the dedication of our faculty and school-record headcount enrollment of 11,385 students staff,” said Dr. Robert C. Brown, who is serving his 21st for the fall 2013 semester. and final academic year as active president at Arkansas Tech. “The secret is out. Arkansas Tech provides students It is the 15th consecutive record enrollment for with access to the life-changing benefits of a college Arkansas Tech and the first time that enrollment at the degree in a nurturing environment at the best value institution has exceeded 11,000. among the five largest universities in Arkansas. That is our formula for success. Our enrollment figures, and more The number of students choosing to attend Arkansas importantly our graduation figures, demonstrate that the Tech has increased by 169 percent since 1997, a record plan is working and making a difference in the lives of of sustained growth that no other public university in Arkansas Tech students.” Arkansas has achieved. Arkansas Tech conferred 2,617 degrees during the Arkansas Tech was named one of the five fastest 2012-13 academic year, the most in a single year in the growing public master’s degree-granting universities in 104-year history of the institution. the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education in the printed edition of its “Almanac of Higher Education 2013” Annual degree production at Arkansas Tech has published on Aug. 23, 2013. increased by 268 percent since Brown was elected as the 11th president of the university in 1993. Growth at Arkansas Tech has included many enrollment milestones along the way. Arkansas Tech Among all of the degrees that have been earned in exceeded 5,000 students for the first time in 2000; 6,000 the history of Arkansas Tech, 57 percent have been students in 2003; 7,000 students in 2006; 8,000 students earned during Brown’s two-decade tenure as president. in 2009; 9,000 students in 2010; 10,000 students in 2011; and now 11,000 students in 2013. Visit www.atu.edu/discover to learn more. Today’s Tech
Tech grad student named state’s top teacher Jonathan Crossley, a He began course work student in the Arkansas at Tech in summer 2013 Tech Graduate College, as part of the inaugural was named 2014 Arkansas LEAD 21 cohort. Teacher of the Year by Gov. Mike Beebe during LEAD 21 is an initiative a surprise ceremony on that will make the Monday, Nov. 18. Arkansas Tech Master of Education degree in Crossley teaches 11th educational leadership and 12th grade English available to selected and oral communication teachers in Pulaski County at Palestine-Wheatley and the Delta region High School in eastern of Arkansas through a Arkansas. He also serves blended format of online the school district as the drama director and literacy course offerings and seminars. coach. Made possible through a $974,157 grant from the A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Walton Family Foundation, LEAD 21 will serve two Crossley is enrolled in the Master of Education degree cohorts of 20 Master of Education in educational in educational leadership program at Arkansas Tech. leadership students each over the next four years. College of Education accreditation continued Autumn 2013 15 Arkansas Tech University has been notified by the At the graduate level, Arkansas Tech offers Master Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation of Education degree programs in elementary education, (CAEP) that its College of Education has earned secondary education, school counseling and leadership, continued National Council for Accreditation of Teacher educational leadership, instructional improvement Education (NCATE) accreditation. and teaching, learning and leadership. The Arkansas Tech College of Education also administers a Master of The teacher preparation program at Arkansas Tech Science degree in college student personnel. has been accredited by NCATE since 1961. The next CAEP accreditation visit to the Arkansas Tech College of “I think becoming an effective teacher in this Education is scheduled for 2020. day and time is more challenging than it’s ever been,” said Dr. Sherry Field, dean of the Arkansas “This accreditation decision indicates that the Tech College of Education. “We have worked hard to provider and its programs meet rigorous standards set align our course work and experiences to the skills forth by the professional education community,” wrote our pre-service teachers will need — teaching an James G. Cibulka, CAEP president, in a letter notifying effective lesson, affecting student learning, knowing Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown of the how to use data, learning how to make effective continued accreditation. use of national standards and common core state standards, maintaining a high standard for student The Arkansas Tech College of Education offers achievement and classroom management. And on top Bachelor of Science degree programs in early of that, we want our teacher preparation candidates childhood education, middle level education, to be nurturing and caring so they can attend to the secondary education and health and physical emotional side of learning.” education. The college also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary education. Visit www.atu.edu/education to learn more. Today’s Tech Trustees select advisory committee for search The Arkansas Tech University Board of Trustees announced on Oct. 17 that it has appointed an advisory committee on presidential search that will assist trustees in the process to select the 12th president of the institution.
Leigh Whiteside of Russellville was selected by her fellow trustees to serve as chairperson for the advisory committee on presidential search. She is an Arkansas Tech alumna, retired educator and member of the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees since 2008.
Whiteside will lead a committee of 14 individuals representing students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community as they aid in the process to identify a successor for Dr. Robert C. Brown, who has served as Arkansas Tech president since July 1, 1993.
Leigh Whiteside Brown announced on Aug. 23 that the 2013-14 academic year will be his last as active president of the university. He has the longest tenure at his present institution of any active college or university president in Arkansas, and he is the second-longest serving president in Arkansas Tech history.
Only J.W. Hull, eighth president of Arkansas Tech, led the institution for a longer period of time. Hull was president from 1932-67.
The following individuals will serve on the advisory committee on presidential search:
*Dr. John W. Watson, vice president for academic affairs and professor of mathematics *David Moseley, senior vice president for administration and finance *Dr. Mary Gunter, dean of the Graduate College and professor of educational leadership Tech Action 16 *Dr. Eric Lovely, faculty senate chair and associate professor of biology *Dr. V. Carole Smith, associate professor of middle level education *Dr. Ernest Enchelmayer, associate professor of English *Beth Gray, associate professor of emergency management *Jim White, president of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors *Theresa Fontaine, registered nurse program director, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus *Dan Lovelady, president of the Arkansas Tech Foundation Board of Directors *Clay Wyllia, president of the Arkansas Tech Student Government Association *Dr. Jack Hamm, distinguished professor and professor emeritus of mathematics *Judy Taylor, community member
Trustees appointed Thomas Pennington to serve as advisor to the committee. Pennington is assistant professor of legal studies, associate vice president and counsel to the president at Arkansas Tech.
Susie Nicholson was appointed by trustees to serve as communications officer and liaison to candidates on behalf of the advisory committee on presidential search. Nicholson is vice president for student services and university relations at Arkansas Tech.
Follow the Presidential Search Online Arkansas Tech University will keep its constituents updated as the search for the 12th president of the institution progresses during the 2013-14 academic year.
For the latest information, visit: www.atu.edu/presidentialsearch Today’s Tech
Tech plans new $16.5 million facility Autumn 2013 17 Arkansas Tech University will move forward with The new academic, student support and plans to construct a new $16.5 million academic, administrative facility will be located on the land student support and administrative facility on its previously occupied by Bryan Hall, which was main campus in Russellville following action by the demolished in June 2013. Tech Board of Trustees on Thursday, Aug. 22. Once complete, the new 66,900-square foot Trustees gave their permission for the creation of facility will house the following operating areas: full construction drawings and the submission of a admissions on the first floor; financial aid, student bond feasibility study to the Arkansas Department accounts and the student identification card office of Higher Education Coordinating Board to issue on the second floor; registrar, Upward Bound and revenue bonds not to exceed $5.5 million to provide Student Support Services — a pair of federally- part of the funding for the project. funded programs that provide students with barriers to higher education resources to achieve their The remaining dollars needed to build the facility academic objectives — on the third floor; and will come from Tech physical plant funds ($7.1 million), payroll, budget and human resources on the fourth general improvement funds from the Arkansas floor. Legislature ($3.4 million) and general improvement funds from the office of Gov. Mike Beebe ($1 million). There will be classrooms and conference rooms on all four floors of the facility. “This project would not have been possible without the general improvement funds that were David Moseley, senior vice president for made available by Gov. Mike Beebe and through the administration and finance at Arkansas Tech, told legislative efforts of Sen. Michael Lamoureux,” said trustees that construction could begin as soon Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown. “We are as the spring 2014 semester and that it will take indebted to both of those individuals.” approximately two years to construct the facility. Development Corner A tradition of loyalty to Arkansas Tech
When the decision of where to locate the Second We offer our sincere gratitude to the Tech Loyalty District Agricultural School was being made in 1910, it was Society members listed on page 19. There are many others the generosity of the community that tipped the scales in who are well on their way to becoming members in the favor of Russellville. Since those earliest days, our alumni next few years, and we encourage their continued giving. and friends have provided much needed private gifts to To our Pacesetters — those who make their first gift prior benefit the students of Arkansas Tech. It wasn’t until the to graduation — we point to these loyal supporters as the end of the 1960s, though, that an official annual fund drive epitome of commitment to a solid and worthwhile mission. for private support was launched. The names of our most loyal donors are known to many, Annual fund programs seek support to provide if not most, of you. These people are always at the ready budgetary relief. Since the beginning of the annual fund to promote Tech and Tech students. They are present with at Tech, donors have been encouraged to support the their time, talent, and treasure. academic department, scholarship, or athletic program Jayne Jones of their choosing as well as being offered the opportunity A prime example is the John Nutt Family. John and Joie VP for Development of letting their gifts be used for the “University’s Greatest Nutt have made gifts through the Arkansas Tech University Need.” Foundation consistently since the first recorded annual fund gifts. As the percentage of state funding continued to decrease every year, the importance of the annual fund During his lifetime, Mr. Nutt also gave back by coming increased, and so to convey that level of importance our to campus regularly to speak with classes and to attend annual fund program was named the Tech Loyalty Fund Tech events. He was the speaker for the College of (TLF). The Tech Loyalty Fund is dedicated to helping Business Distinguished Lecture Series in 2003 and was meet the needs of Tech and its students each year. named a Presidential Fellow in 2005. 18 Tech Action In the fall of 2005 the Tech Loyalty Society was formed Through thoughtful planning, the John Nutt Family to recognize Tech’s most loyal alumni, friends, and will continue to make a difference at Arkansas Tech for faculty/staff. Tech Loyalty Society members have made generations to come. gifts consistently through the Arkansas Tech University Foundation for 10 or more years. Sincerely,
These gifts vary in amount by individual and by year. The amount is not as important as the fact that these people keep Tech students as a priority in their yearly giving. The combined total of their annual gifts impacts our Jayne Jones students in the most positive way. Vice President for Development
Phonathon Returns in February
Mark your calendar for February and March 2014 for your opportunity to visit with a Tech student. Students will be calling during the Tech Loyalty Fund annual phonathon to update our records, talk with you about another great year at Tech and ask for support of the Tech Loyalty Fund, Tech’s annual giving program. Gifts may be designated for your program of choice.
Don’t miss your chance to visit with one of our students and find out more about what makes Arkansas Tech a great place to learn. Development Corner Loyalty Society 40+ Years Carl F. Baswell Martha Vance Joe and Bonnie Magness The John Nutt Family Gordon and Leslie Blackwell R.D. and Johnna Walker Kathryn Martin Jerry and Nancy Burns Arnold and Katherine Bowden Frank and Rudda Ward Kevin and Beverly Mason Martha Williams Jo Kay Boyle Mike and Patty Wheeler Maxie and Stephanie Mathis Robert and Jean Brooks Jim and Mechele White Richard Maxwell 35-39 Years Robert and Jill Brown David and Diana Whitlow Joyce McCain Ross and Rita Adams James and Ann Bryan Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins H. K. and Galena McCaleb Lewis Adams Patrick Casey Jesse Willcox Alton and Mary McCartney Travis and Lou Adams John Chambers Del Williams Bruce McConnell Sid and Sue Brain Cheryl Coleman Susie Yium Mike and Sue McCoy Les and Lyndal Byram Phillip and Lois Cox Robert and Marty Young Catherine McMahan Clifton and Sherry Caldwell Kandis Croom Steve and Connie Zimmer Roy and Linda McSpadden Clarence and Elizabeth Carnahan Bill and Ann Davis Roy and Troylynn McSpadden Frank and Sue Merritt B.J. and Claire Dunn 10-14 Years David Middlebrooks Bob and Sandra Norman Stephen Efird Verlon Abram Mike and Joy Miller Stanley and Maysel Teeter Elton and Deanna Epley Andy and Lou Ann Anders Bryce and Carol Mobley Jim and Kay Tucker Tommy Estes Ferne Shinn Anderson James and Sandra Morris Jeanice Falls Mark Anderson George and Shirley Moye 30-34 Years Martha Faulkner Ronald and Betty Bailey Judy Murphy Donald and Gwen Bowen James and Virginia Fields Carl and Lena Barger Frank Nelson Bill and Emily Callan James and Betty Fiser Kent and Jean Bartlett Bill Newsom Robert and Frankie Casey Penny Fox Tery and Mary Baskin Dan and Susie Nicholson Keith Cogswell Michael and Tanya Franklin Robin Bean Wyn and Bridgett Norwood Jeffrey Cook Sue Frueauff Herman and Meredith Beck David Oates Olin and Millicent Cook Jacqueline Gardner Lloyd and Carol Belford-Lewallen Gary Parvin Eldean Corley Leon and Vicki Gershner Glen and Susan Bishop Thomas and Amy Pennington Irene Edgar Chuck and Pat Gordon Andy and Jennifer Bixler Bill and Metta Plegge Jack and Charlene Hamm Gene and Aida Boyle Mary Powell 25-29 Years Jeffrey and Virginia Haney Priscilla Branch Chuck and Dona Reed Minnie Lou Casey Bill and Suzanne Harmon Shannon Briggs Janice Robinson Richard and Mary Cohoon Gerald and Carol Harvell David and Beth Brooks Mary Ann Rollans Sam and Diane Cummings Jim and Linda Harwood Dale and Rebecca Burris John and Denise Rowland Royce and Margaret Jones Peggy Hawkins Sharon Cagle Stanley Russ Thomas and Analee Lanio Keith and Joyce Helm Gus and Lutie Carmack Donald Ryan Eleanor Lipsmeyer Rebecca Howell Norman and Linda Carnahan Alton and Ann Rye Doug Lowrey Robert Hudgins Linda Clarke Milton and Margaret Scott Martha Morris Donald and Julia Inman Bill and Lorie Clary Ralph and Mary Scott Bert and Annette Mullens Ida Ruth Jones Keith and Gayle Clutts Phillip and Lisa Shelby LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith Melvin and Betty Keener Stan Cochran H.L. and Barbara Shepherd Bill and Vicky Kiehl Richard and Judy Cockrill Sara Shinn 20-24 Years Hays and Marsha Kinslow Terry and Anita Collier Gordon and Decie Shirron Autumn 2013 Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian Keith and Phyllis Koons William and Ednita Condley Chris and Beverly Shively 19 Leon and Mary Anderson John Krohn Matt and Pam Cooper Becky Shopfner Larry and Cathy Brandt Charles and Wilma Labahn Nancy Cummings Michael Simmons Joe and Nan Bull Betty Lienhart Karlos Davidson Jim and Courtney Smith Troy Burris Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay Harley and Patricia Davis Nancy Smith Don and Margaret Carnahan Charlotte Linch Kelly and Reta Davis Jamie and Beth Sorrells Michael and Sarah Carter James and Jennie Little Cheryl Denton Harlon and Jean Sory Al and Sharron Chinn Dan and Marsha Lovelady Mike and Shauna Donnell Richard and Lawana Staggs Eldon and Juanita Clary James McKean Ronnie and Susie Duffield Robert Stark Deward and Anne Dopson Van and Marilyn Moores Robert and Susan Dunn John Stiritz Bob and Carolyn Edwards Ardith Morris Montella Edgmon Kirk and Sue Stone Miller and Peggy Ford David and Dana Moseley Bob Ewell Michael and Phyllis Stone Charles Fore Gerald and Helen Murders Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries Gary and Peggy Stratton Kay Giardina Jim Murphy Lawrence and Alice Fletcher Kenneth and Janice Sutton Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton Dick and Sue Neelly C. David and Mary Floyd Erwin and Phyllis Tarkington Mostafa Hemmati Martha Newton Jeff and Tracey Geren John and Charlene Tatum Jim and Jean Higgs Rexann Oller Paul and Mary Godwin Mark Taylor Tommy and Shelby Hillman Audrey Owens Raymond and Dorothy Goodman Robert and Judy Taylor Robert and Annette Holeyfield Patricia Parker John and Etta Grant James and Marge Teal Chuck and Donna Horne Bill and Ellen Parton Robert and Linda Griffin Rick and Harriet Thone Tom and Jayne Jones Charles and Margaret Pearson Mary Gunter Steve and Kim Troboy Jack Kelleher Rus and Kathy Pearson Don and Carolyn Hall Richard and Hollie Trow Glenna Long Richard and Janis Petronis Don and Sally Hallum Danny and Carol Trusty Kenneth Lucas Kenneth and Kathy Pippin Logan and Susan Hampton Verna Turner Bob and Betty Moore Jane Rankin Billy and Ronda Hardgrave Warren and Andrea Underwood James and Janita Moore Tommy and Linda Richardson Al and Donna Harpenau Wayne and Betty Van Valkenburgh Johnny and Julie Morgan David and Diane Roach Jo Harper Shirley Waggoner Joan Morris Patricia Roach Ruth Harrison Larry Ward Christopher and Lesa Moyer Doug Roberts John and Ada Heath David and Joann Weindel Tommy Mumert Betty Salmeri Theresa Herrick Phil and Carolyn White Charlie and Lou Niven Herman and Rebecca Sanders Gary Hickey John and Leigh Whiteside Geneva Pledger Joan Sevier Imo Hickman Dean and Kathy Wilburn Stan and Dacie Rau Maxine Shelton Winford and Gladys Hoover Jimmy and Mary Willard John and Carol Shoptaw Jack and Joyce Shepherd Hank Jacobs James and Norma Willcutt Kenneth and Jana Shores Tony and Donna Sherrill Donald and Brenda Johnston Clinta Williams Hugh and Mary Silkensen Robert and Lisa Shoptaw Athalene Jones Craig Williams Cleo Simmons Thomas and Killian Smith Buddy and Glenda Jones Gary Williams Leslie and Barbara Skews Richard and Nancy Smith David and Wendy Jones Stanley and Dorothy Williams Van and Ginnie Tyson David and Betty Snellings Vance and Cynthia Jones Rebecca Wilson John and Trudy Watson Joel and Mittie Southerland Gary and Margaret Judd John and Becky Womack Bob Wright June Spann Ronnie and Sandra Kennett Walter and Lynette Woodie James and Adelyn Stevenson Dan Kirkland Rex and Linda Woodson 15-19 Years Everett and Lee Thompson Lee Lane Harold and Gelene Woody J.T. Altman Tom and Margrette Townsend Steve and Elaine Laux Jackie and Joanne Wright Toni Bachman Hilda Turner David and Ginger Ludwick Barbara Yates Bernard Bartlett Tom and Linda Tyler Clifford and Jane Lyon Marcal and Sandra Young Development Corner Loyalty Pacesetters CLASS OF 2005 Adena Strickland White Judie C. Dyer Chad L. Harwood Mary L. Riddell CLASS OF 2013 Lisa Renee Hafner Michelle C. Williams Staci J. Farnan Shay L. Hauger Gregory D. Rideau Mitzi R. Allen Lacey Jane Hewitt Patricia L Wood Clint A. Faubion Marcia L. Hunter Lloyd S. Reano William S. Andrews Crystal D. Ferguson Jessica S. Jacobs Nikki J. Scott Stephanie R. Ashley CLASS OF 2006 CLASS OF 2008 Dana J. Florian William T. Johnson Keyvan B. Sierra Callie L. Bennett Brittany D. Ballard Rolana K. Adair Ellen E. Ford Laura D. Jones Merlin D. Sierra Ryan C. Bowlin Robyn S.Bates-Wilson Andrea M. Adcock Kelsey L. Goheen Guy F. Joubert Ruendi G. Sierra Jenna A. Bradley Betty S Bewley. Jessica M. Ballou Shelsey M. Grace Mindy B. Klober Jonathon B. Spikes Molly J. Burns Lisa K. Bocksnick Jeffrey J. Barnett Jessica S. Griffin Savanna B. Knight Shannon C. Sutherland Mary A. Butzlaff Shawna R. Breitbarth Tanna L. Bartlett Jeffrey L. Grinder Marcus J. Koch Erin M. Taylor JacQuelynn C. Chavers Nathan C. Brent Steven C. Barton Leslie A. Harris Christopher Laughlin Jessica D. Thompson Jesse R. Christensen Alicia N. Brown Crystal L. Bowles Catherine J. Hartman Jun Li Gentry S. Tubbs Abbey E. Clark Natalie L. Brown Chris B. Brantley Crystel A. Hopkins James R. Maestri Amber D. Vaughn Janet Claudio Sharron F. Burcham Briann L. Brown Bradley S. Keener Kelli N. Mayer Jared A. Vire Jimmy W. Collins Mindy R. Burris Sheena F. Brunson John D. Kennedy Cody L. McBride Sarah M. Von Lienen Debbra L. Conner Michelle S. Clark Sarah C. Busch Matt M. Kreimeier James B. McBride Joshua A. Willis Brittany M. Crawford Nickolas L. Cobb Sarah A. Campbell Kate Leelaporn Nancy Meeker Casey R. Culver Victoria L. Crews Becky Case Yi-Hsien Lin Tayler R. Melton CLASS OF 2012 Angela G. Dalton Alicia S. Croom Casey Q. Chandler Jennifer R. Luke Betty S. Mendoza Randall P. Allred Laura E. Davidson Ryan L. Elkins Lyle F. Charlton Kendra J. Mainer Lewis F. Minnie Kimberly L. Barnard Tracy N. Dawa Katie L. Ford Courtney L. Clarke Robert T. McGowen Arisa Ohhara Jennifer L. Blasingame Whitney K. Dollar Angela K. Freeman Megan R. Cochran William A. McKissack Yoshiko Okochi Vernetta L. Burks Scherapene S. Dorris Sanguillen D. Freeman Shannon M. Crews David A. Miller Jennifer D. Owens Michele M. Casteel Islam A. Ebeid Ashlee D. Giles Samuel J. Cross Benjamin R. Mitchell Alison W. Parks Nichole M. Christensen John C. Ellison Robert T. Giles Cody A. Dare Mark L. Mizell Dustin M. Parsons Tera R. Cloud Aaren E. Evans Reginald Gomes Maggie L. Davidson Azura K. Morgan Rebecca J. Peden Brent L. Drake Lindsey E. Falkenstein Heather L. Gordrey Sheila L. Deere Megan D. Morris Jessica D. Pitts Megan R. Elders Megan E. FinCannon Rachel L. Green Rebecca K. Earl Megumi Muranaka Chyrl A. Plumb Sheng Fan Crystal N. Foster Susan R. Green Erin J. Ford Dustin M. Parsons Danielle C. Qualls Kayla E. Fletcher Annie L. George Ladonna G. Gregory Ashley C. Forrester Bob Pellegrino Christopher C. Ragsdale Courtney A. Freeman Dallas E. Gipson Robert A. Haney Robert B. Gilbreath Rebecca A. Posik Jonathan A. Ray David P. Fulham Rachel L. Graham Trenton H. Harmon Jessica A. Gillingham Olivia R. Pounders Kelli A. Rhymes Heather R. Glaser Jordan D. Greer Andrew T. Highfill Ashley D Givens Christopher A. Ramirez Mary L. Riddell Christina L. Guidry Rebecca L. Hahn Michael G. Hoke Lynze D. Greathouse Misty L. Reynolds Ashley N. Roberts William C. Gunter Sheila A. Helmert Brenton C. Holt John F. Hackmann Brent M. Ross Lily C. Roberts Dak K. Hackler Caitlin E. Holland Latasha D. Holt Allison J. Hayes Jennifer T. St Cyr Michele L. Robinson Amanda M. Hamby Janna E. Holmes Cassandra L. Jackson Jessica M. Hentschel Whitney D. Simmons Katina A. Rowe Angelea L. Hamilton Jake D. Howe Brittany R. Jarnagan Cassy L. Hewett Rosalyn D. Stewart Eric D. Rutherford Jose A. Harber Shlynda D. Hudson Elaine S. Kirby Erin E. Howard Timothy J. Tarbox Masumi Sato Zachary K. Harden Angela M. Janzen Leanne M. Liggett Melissa S. Howard Meagan A. Tate Caitlin A. Schneider Allison P. Haub Autumn K. Jones Jana R. McCraine Janna B. Hughes Tiffany N. Terrell Sandra L. Stover Clayton R. Hawkins Jennifer L. Keatts Seth M. McCraine Lu Jin Annie E. Torres Tyesha L. Strickland Laura G. Heffington Morgan H. Keeling Tech Action Carolyn A. Mooney Wade R. Johnson Daniel L. Traylor Sarah E. Teague Hannah M. Huffman Joshua A. Kelley 20 Anna R. Murphy Carla Leavell Randolph Vanhook Christopher W. Turner Donna C. Jackson Chelsey D. King Brenda J. Murray Gary Logan Teresa D. Vinson Roberto Velasquez Nathan B. Jent Elijah B. Knudsen Carina Ortiz Melissa Lunsford Meagan J. Votteler James N. Vernon Brittany R. Jones Chelsea M. Lairamore Victor J. Saldivar Corrie R.McConnell Melissa C. Ward Jamie A. Whitman Evelyn A. Jones Amanda C. Laird Lisa R. Shelton Malorie D. Moody Anna M. Webb Christina D. Williams April B. Ketchum Jamie B. Lay Ricky V. Sims Leslie A. Miller Michael P. Williams Amber C. Womack Savanna B. Knight Brenda D. Leach Bobbi J. Sisco Barbara S. Morris Amanda N. Woods Henry D. Wooten Kevin A. Krost Anthony M. Lee Cynthia B. Smithson Courtney M. Mullen Cody J. Wright Brandon L. Yarbery Gina L. Kuykendall Carissa R. Lee Jonathan R. Snipes Amy L. Murphy Terrell L. Yancy Jesse S. Yates Tristin T. Lancaster Amber L. Light Robert B. Stobaugh Frances J. Myers Meagan L. Zumwalt CLASS OF 2011 Steven W. Lara Amanda G. McAlister Heather L. Strasner Sarah E. Norman Ashley M. Arnold Zining Liu Kimberly McElroy Brandon N. Tate Amanda K. Oldner CLASS OF 2010 Debra R. Bono Derick R. McKinney Nancy L. McNew Lana Teeselink Alison W. Parks Avis N. Alderman Laura B. Brogdon Joshua M. Merritt Andru J. Mefford David A. Terrell Beth A. Parks Meagan A. Allen Samuel L. Brown Samantha L. Merritt Megan D. Morris David W. Thomas Blake R. Patton Jerry O. Bailey Travis L. Cloud Charles W. Miller Tiffany D. Owen Michael R. Tongko Michael J. Podobnik Lyndsey B. Balentine James D. Cox Chantel Moseby Laura A. Padovano Lucian D. Welch Kathleen S. Quast Tanna L. Bartlett Jacob A. Cragg Roger A. Norman Brittany A. Parsons Sharon L. Welch Joshua L. Reed Jemile Begmyradova David M. Doss Jessica G. Norris Greta A. Paty Matthew L. White Joseph A. Robberson Carl W. Bishop Andrea E. Eubanks Matthew T. Parker Courtney L. Peachey Jennifer L. Wilson Stephanie L. Rogers Gregory P. Boland Jerry K. Evans Brittany A. Parsons Neatosha R. Peters Tiffany M. Womack Stephen C. Rogers Kevin M. Bourland April D. Fales Haley B. Parsons Ronda L. Petray Victoria L. Young Luis A. Salazar Brandon B. Bowles Dana J. Florian Amilia L. Perkins Sarah E. Plummer Kayce A Schafer Kirsten L. Boyd Travis J. Flower Martha T. Peters Brock A. Price They set CLASS OF 2007 April R. Shaver Jessica L. Bradshaw Kenton D. Fry Christina L. Privett Robert C. Pruett Solomon A. Berhane David S. Simmons Brandi N Bugg Lydia L. Grate Jairrion R. Raino Miriam E. Ramirez the pace Addi R. Billings Curtis A. Sims Lauren N. Burton Matthew E. Gray Tammie A. Ratterree Marissa K. Reynolds Jonathan D. Brixey Cory E. Smith Dillon R. Carr Sommer A. Green Marsha C. Reaves Leticia A. Rico Joanna E. Chandler Amanda R. Spradlin Lyle F. Charlton Bradley K. Gwatney Hunter L. Robinson Jennifer M. Robinson Founded in 2005, the Samuel Davidson Michael L. Stewart Samuel R. Collier Ashlynn N. Hamrick Sandra I. Robinson Tamee L. Runion Kimberly D. Dyer Abernathy Allin L. Crawford Dean H. Hannah Henry J. Sanabria Brandi L. Shaffer Pacesetters program Penelope L. Fisher Theodore P. Stiles Sarah E. Curlin Ryan B. Harris Jordan C. Saunders Caitlyn L. Singleton Brandon W. Goates Phyllis K. Stone Dessie R. Dacus Jingwei He Nikki J. Saunders Brooke N. Smith encourages students William Golden Jerrica L. Stuart Jason E. Davenport William J. Henley Stuart M. Scott Amanda K. Sparks to reflect on what the Sara M. Griffith Dustin N. Tippin Jaime A. Davis Alissa N. Hopkins Bonnie C. Sher Rose M. Sparrow David D. Hamilton Richard W. Waggoner Owen G. Davis Danielle L. Jolie Allison D. Sims Sally A. Spillane generosity of others Lacy A. Hefley Betsy R. Ward Davis B. Dorrough Kim S. Kari Jacob C. Smith Felix R. Thompson Cody T. Hill John R. White Nadey J. Dunn Kyle H. Key Anderson L. Terry Sara R. Tosch has meant to them. James A. Huffman Melissa D. Whorton Stephanie M. Dyar Ololade Ahmed Lamina Liz Underwood Levi S. Townsend Jonathan D. Jones Matthew A. Wilkins Casandra D. Edwards Jessie L. McClain Kao N. Vang Samantha R. Turner Ploykhwan Leelaporn Billy R. Williams Caleb D. Evans Kyla M. McIsaac Amber Vaughn Aaron D. Wallis The individuals on this Ashleigh N. McKinstry Lauryn N. Wood Haitem Taha Faiki Kevin L. Michael Daniel W. Walters Chey-enne D. Walls Adrianne L. Mikles Spencer D. Gay Christie D. Minner Ashley B. Wooten Rachel L. Whitman page are recognized Joanna K. Pyle CLASS OF 2009 James B. Giles-Miles Emily K. Minter Dustin M. Williams Patricia A. Williams Stephanie N. Rankin Stephanie N. Arflin Brennan W. Goree Clay Moore Nathan A. Williamson Vanessa A. Williams for making their first Stephen C. Rogers Kara N. Barnhouse Clark L. Gustin Courtney M. Mullen Kristine L. Wilson De’Kevious Wilson Samantha K. Shipley Jeremy R. Cheatham David D. Hamilton Tesa J. Murray Jazlynn C. Wisener gift to Tech prior to Michael T. Spalding Wei-Li Chen Mourad Hani Tiffany N. Nance Jacqueline D. Wray graduation. Sharon C. Terrell Bethany R. Curtis Corey D. Harmon Kelby L. Parks Julie A. Yarbrough Linda G. Terry Cassandra D. Duncan Gabriel M. Harris Danielle R. Ricci Brandi R. Willett Development Corner Foundation scholarship deadline February 28 Over 200 private scholarships are available through the Arkansas Tech Foundation as the result of generous donors.
Students, both currently enrolled and entering freshmen, interested in being considered for a scholarship should submit the scholarship application to the Development Office no later than Feb. 28, 2014.
The application is available online at: http://www.atu.edu/givetotech/scholarships.htm How can you double the impact of your gift? Many employers have programs to match their When you send us your gift, simply include the employees’ donations to higher education. completed form and we’ll take care of submitting it to the company. These matching gifts provide important funding for Arkansas Tech and are an easy way for you to increase Please note that matching gifts will be directed to the financial impact of your contribution. Some support the same area at Tech as your personal gift companies match gifts made by their retired employees, unless your company’s policy specifies otherwise. members of their board of directors, employee spouses, Company matching gift policies vary, so consult your and widows/widowers of former employees. company’s policy for additional details. Autumn 2013 21
It’s easy to find out whether your employer has For more information about making a charitable a matching gift program. Simply check with your gift in support of Arkansas Tech University through the human resources office or search for your employer’s Arkansas Tech Foundation, call (479) 968-0400 or visit: guidelines and form at: www.matchinggifts.com/atu www.atu.edu/givetotech
IN MEMORY/HONOR OF (August 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013) The following individuals made gifts to Tech in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one
In Memory of Virginia Bachman In Memory of Judge W.R. “Bud” Harper In Honor of Julie Morgan Royce and Margaret Jones Sean and Shannon McDougal Robert and Susan Dunn
In Memory of Hays Barnett In Memory of Savannah Hintze In Honor of Trey Reading David and Shirley Dodd Wesley United Methodist Church Cynthia Whiteaker
In Honor of Kathleen Bowden In Memory of Annielaura Jaggers In Honor of Bruce Sikes Jeffrey Prows Toni Bachman Johnny and Julie Morgan Richard and Nancy Mobley In Memory of Kevin Caughman Jim Murphy In Memory of Christina Stinnett Glenn and Connie Adams Judy Murphy In Memory of Dewey Tom Lewis In Honor of Harriett and Tommy Davidson Bob Cartwright In Honor of Sam Strasner Jean and Marshall Pruitt Johnny and Julie Morgan In Memory of Ted Lyons In Memory of Don Dempsey Larry and Mary Nell Cotton In Honor of Dr. John Watson Ross and Rita Adams Bill and Suzanne Harmon Robert and Susan Dunn Travis and Lou Adams Jim Murphy Winford and Gladys Hoover In Memory of Justin Welch Tom and Jayne Jones In Memory of Rev. Jason Molitor Belinda Welch Joyce McCain Frank and Linda Russenberger Hugh and Mary Silkensen In Memory of Martha Wylie Toni Bachman
Leave Your Legacy at Arkansas Tech Include the Arkansas Tech Foundation in your will or trust. Contact Dana Moseley at [email protected]. Ozark Campus Sikes promoted to chancellor at Ozark Campus Bruce Sikes, chief Sikes has supervised academic officer and assisted 124 faculty at Arkansas Tech members while managing University-Ozark and overseeing the Campus since 2007, budgets of 26 academic was selected by the programs. Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees on Oct. 17 Prior to joining the to serve as chancellor Arkansas Tech-Ozark of Arkansas Tech- Campus administration, Ozark Campus. Sikes served as principal at Waldron High School Sikes is the third from 1997-2007, assistant chancellor at Arkansas principal at Waldron High Tech-Ozark Campus School from 1996-97, since it became part of secondary instructor for the university system Waldron Public Schools in 2003. from 1989-96 and secondary instructor He succeeds Dr. for Pleasant View Public Jo Alice Blondin, who Schools from 1986-89. announced on March 27 that she would Sikes holds a Bachelor 22 Tech Action resign after seven of Science in Education years as chancellor at degree and a Master of Arkansas Tech-Ozark Science in Education Campus to accept the presidency at Clark State degree from the University of Central Arkansas. He is Community College in Springfield, Ohio. Sikes had second vice president and a board member for the served as acting chancellor at Arkansas Tech-Ozark Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce, a board member Campus since July 1. for United Way of Fort Smith Area and a member of the Ozark Rotary Club. “After a national search involving 45 candidates, (Sikes) was the unanimous selection of the search Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus joined Arkansas Tech advisory committee,” wrote Dr. Robert C. Brown, University on July 1, 2003. At that time, enrollment on president of Arkansas Tech, in a memorandum the Ozark Campus was approximately 300 students. to the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees. “He has virtually total support of the faculty on his campus, In 2012, enrollment broke the 2,000 mark for the and he comes with my highest endorsement and first time. Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus has more recommendation as well.” than 2,150 students enrolled for fall 2013.
As chief academic officer over the past six In 2003, Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus offered 12 years, Sikes has represented program faculty on Technical Certificates. Now, students are given the the chancellor’s leadership team, supported and opportunity to enroll in 26 programs and earn one of implemented strategic planning efforts, collaborated its 11 Associate of Applied Science degrees and/or 15 with faculty and staff on program development, Technical Certificates. directed campus-wide assessment strategies and coordinated educational partnerships in support of For more information about Arkansas Tech-Ozark the mission of the campus. Campus, visit www.atu.edu/ozark. Class Notes
Marriages Sadeana Green Steele (SOC ’00) and her wife, Melissa, a daughter, Rylen Noelle, Aug. 16, 2013. Jacob Gould (ENGL ’06) and Rachel Shaw (ECED They live in Kansas City, Mo. ’11) were married on March 16, 2013.
Alicia Henson Baker (HOSP ADMIN ’01) and Kara Kay Manatt (PSY ’07) and Ryan C. Olson were Russell Baker (INET ’01), a daughter, Ella Kate, Aug. married on Oct. 5, 2013. Kara is a consumer research 5, 2013. Ella has one brother, Jace Daniel (5). strategy vice president for IPG Media Lab in San Francisco, Calif. Charley Wooten (MGMT/MKTG ’01 & BUED ’05) and Jayme Wooten (ECED ’06), a daughter, Jillian Cody Hatman (HEPE ’11 & M.Ed. PE ’13) and Clair, Sept. 16, 2013. Jillian has a brother, Jay (4). Jacque Hudon (ECED ’11) were married on They live in Pottsville. Oct. 12, 2013. Cody is gym manager for Anytime Fitness and Jacque is a sixth grade teacher for the Nicole Harlan (MGMT/MKTG ’02) and Chad Harlan Lakeside School District. They live in Hot Springs. (COM SCI ’06), a son, Dean Alexander, Aug. 29, 2013. Dean has a sister, Natalie (5). Erica K. Hill (RS ’13) and Marcus Harvey were married on Aug. 31, 2013. They live in Siloam Springs. Josh Buchanan (AGBU ’03) and Irene Buchanan Births (MGMT/MKTG ’09), a daughter, Macey Belle, June 13, 2013. Macey has a sister, Mia (2). They live in Brent Drake (COM SCI ’99 & M.S. INFO TECH ’12) Dardanelle. and Christa Honeycutt Drake (ECON ’01), a son, Aaron Christopher, Nov. 7, 2013. Aaron has a sister, Amanda Padfield Woodworth (ECON ’03) and Caitlin Nicole (9), and a brother, Clay Evan (6). They Lance Woodworth (ACCT ’04), a daughter, Kinsley live in Dover. Brooke, Feb. 12, 2013. Kinsley has a sister, Kylie (5). Autumn 2013 23 Class Notes
Casey Whiteside Brock (NURS ’04) and her husband, Multi-Decade Bryan, a daughter, Collins Ann, Oct. 14, 2013. Mark Morales (BA ’87), James Eubanks (FW ’95), Kenney Smedley (PKAD ’95), Heath Thomas (PKAD Rebecca Kistler Bramlett (COM SCI ’05 & PSCI ’10) ’96), Roger Gunter (FW ’98), Greg Baker (RPA ’00), and Bryan Bramlett (COM SCI ’06 & M.S. INFO Carol Swboni (AGBU ’01), Brad Taylor (RPA ’08) TECH ’10), a son, Zane Alexander, May 5, 2013. Zane and Jamie D. Martin (ALUM) were recognized by has one sister, Paige (2). They live in Russellville. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel during a luncheon on Sept. 14, 2013, for their efforts in Shelley Brooks Ritter (ECED ’05) and her husband, finding a 3-year old boy who was lost in Stone Adam, a son, Brooks Matthew, Sept. 20, 2013. They County in September 2012. All nine were employed live in Russellville. at the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest at the time of the search and rescue mission. Zachary Hettinga (’06) and Shawn Martin Hettinga 1940s (GS ’07), a son, Bohannon Craig, Sept. 20, 2013. Bohannon has a brother, Tyner Wade (4). Lt. Col. Kenneth Lucas (’42) was among a group of 78 Arkansas veterans who visited the World War Rob Duran (AAS-GT ’08) and his wife, Melissa, II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5, 2013. a daughter, Israel Faith, Nov. 8, 2013. They live in Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during World War II, Dardanelle. Korea and Vietnam. He lives in North Little Rock.
Bryan Eagle (EAM ’08) and Stephanie Rice Eagle 1950s (NURS ’10), a son, Dawson Cain, Aug. 10, 2013. Joe Magness (ENGR ’53) retired from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in February 2013. Corey Anderson (EMTB ’09) and Wendy Anderson He and his wife, Bonnie, are enjoying traveling and (CJ ’13), a daughter, Penelope Olivia, Aug. 23, 2013. visiting grandchildren. Tech Action 24 Penelope has two sisters: Caidense (8) and Victoria (5). They live in Russellville. 1960s John Lee (SOC ’64) and his wife, Karin, were invited Tiffany Terrell Nance (PSY/SOC ’09 & PSYM ’11) to teach pastors in two International Victory Bible and Andrew Nance (ELEC ENGR ’11), a son, Institutes in Indonesia from Nov. 3-29, 2013. Jackson Drew, Nov. 5, 2013. Phil Jacobs (BUS ’69) has announced his intention Seth C. Race (EAM ’09) and his wife, Tracey, a son, to resign as vice president for governmental relations Porter Tate, Nov. 7, 2013. They live in Atkins. at Arkansas Tech effective June 30, 2014. Phil has served in the Arkansas Tech administration since Kaleigh Perkins Marsh (ENGL/SPAN ’10) and her 2005. husband, Stewart, a son, Grady James, Oct. 10, 2013. Tech’s 1970s Brick Wesley Plugge (ACR ’10) and Daniela Elizondo Phillip W. Cox (ACCT ’70) received the Lifetime Plugge (SPAN ’11), a daughter, Camila Grace, Sept. Achievement in Accounting Award during the 2013 Program 22, 2013. They live in Clarksville. Arkansas Business Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards at Embassy Suites in Little Rock on Nov. 6. Phillip is Leave your mark on the Debbie Deere Arivett (ECED ’11) and her husband, a partner at JPMS Cox in Little Rock. Tech landscape with a Joel, a daughter, Brynnlee Ann, July 30, 2013. They personalized brick on live in Dover. Alton Simpson (PSCI ’74) was featured in CSHEMA Centennial Plaza...or Connection, a trade publication for individuals give one as a gift to a Nathan Jackson (EAM ’11) and Sydnee Jackson involved in the Campus Safety, Health and loved one! (ECED ’11), a daughter, Claire Avoree, July 21, Environmental Management Association. Alton is 2013. Clair has a brother, Cooper (3). They live in director of environmental health and safety at the Each brick is $100. Russellville. Call (479) 968-0400 to University of Memphis. reserve yours. Class Notes
1980s Gina Mann (ECED ’03 & M.A. TESOL ’09) was Susan Adams Gilley (BUED ’84) was named executive named principal at Dwight Elementary in the director of federal programs and instructional Russellville School District. technology for the Harrison School District. Melissa McCrotty (PSED ’03 & M.Ed. ITED ’06) was Paula Binford (MATH EDU ’85) and John Binford hired as librarian at Hector High School. (COM SCI & MAT ’87) welcomed a grandson, Jaxsen, Capt. Johnathan S. Metcalf (MGMT/MKTG ’04) on May 14, 2012. received the 2012 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award from the U.S. Army. He is a Col. R. Christon Brewer (HIST ’85) retired after 31 member of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team years in the U.S. Army. in the Arkansas Army National Guard. 1990s Stephanie Beerman (HOSP ADMIN ’05) was hired Carrie Rollans Smith (HIM ’93) was promoted to as executive vice president for the Russellville Area director of sales, national account, for J.B. Hunt. She Chamber of Commerce. has worked for the company since 1999. Dr. Ashley Mason (BIOL ’05) joined Creekside Jesse Schalk (ACCT ’94) was named chief financial Center for Women in Springdale. Ashley completed officer for St. Johns Insurance in Orlando, Fla. He her obstetrics and gynecology residency and earned and his wife, Lori Woodward Schalk (HIST ’95), and her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of their two children — Jacob and Lucas — moved to Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Orlando in July 2013. Ritchie Powers (EAM ’06 & M.S. EMHS ’11) Laura Binz (M.S.E. GRED ’96) was named principal at was named to the Governor’s Advisory Council Autumn 2013 London Elementary in the Russellville School District. EMS Training Committee. Ritchie is chair of the 25 paramedic/emergency services program at Arkansas Shane Crawford (AGBU ’99) was elected to the Tech-Ozark Campus. Atkins School Board on Sept. 17, 2013. Shane is a territory manager for Sherwin Williams Paint. He and Stephanie Ellis (CSP ’07) was hired as executive his wife, Monica Crawford (AA-GS ’04), have two director for the Arkansas River Valley Area Council in children: Jordan (8) and Cole (5). Dardanelle.
Kurt Danzy (AGBU ’99) was promoted by Cantrell Aubrey Cammack Holt (JOUR ’07) received the to national accounts manager for Tyson Foods. In 2013 Southern Association for College Student his new role, Kurt will handle all communications Affairs New Professional Award. Aubrey is director of between Cantrell and Tyson’s corporate office. student life at Arkansas Tech. Save 2000s W. Alan Nolan (M.Ed. EDLD ’08) was named director of the Russellville Adult Education Center on the Date Dave Pinson (HIST ’02 & M.S. CSP ’04) was named July 16, 2013. 2013 corporate supervisor of the year in central 100th Anniversary Oklahoma in recognition of his performance as 2010s of Tech Band regional director for Trinity Multifamily. May 2-3, 2014 Joey Potts (HEPE ’10) was hired as head football Lance Carpenter (EAM ’03) released his self-titled coach at Stuttgart Junior High School. Visit debut album in 2013 and he writes songs for Parallel www.atu.edu/music Entertainment in Nashville, Tenn. Lance taught Michael Sola (WF ’10) earned his Master of Athletic for more details himself to play guitar while he attended Arkansas Training degree from the University of Arkansas as they become Tech, where he was a member of the 1999 Gulf in 2012. He is serving an internship with the San available. South Conference championship football team. Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Class Notes / Obituaries
Jimmie W. Kersh (MAT-TMS ’11) published a book entitled Kelli Couch (ECED ’12) was hired by the Russellville “Teaching for Transformation” in July 2013. School District to teach second grade at Crawford Elementary School. Charlie Ball (BPS ’12) received the Zeller Fellowship Award from Kiwanis International and a certificate recognizing 64 Jeannie Stone (FA ’13) attended a workshop taught by years of perfect attendance at club meetings. Henry Yan, professor at the Academy of Art University.
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Edwin Buford Morgan Sr. (’39) died on Sept. 20, 2013. Bazel Benjamin “B” Winstead (’63) died on Sept. 16, Edwin served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II 2013. B was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He earned and was made a partner at Angus Hospital and Clinic in the Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam and retired Lawton, Okla., in 1951. He later joined Chester Hospital in 1983 at the rank of major. He later worked as a civil and Clinic in Dallas, Texas, and he was elected president servant in military intelligence at Fort Monroe, Va., and of the Dallas Hospital Council in 1972. Edwin lived in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He returned to his native Hot Mesquite, Texas. He was 94. Springs in 1996 and worked as a reserve deputy and dispatcher for the Garland County Sheriff’s Department. B Achel Enos Hardcastle Jr. (’40) died on June 12, 2012. lived in Hot Springs. He was 72. Achel was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked as a county agent in Micky Lynne Oels DeYoung (ACCT ’86) died on Sept. 17, Missouri and Illinois. Achel lived in Springdale. He was 91. 2013. She was a member of the Arkansas Tech marching band during her time as a student. Micky lived in Lamar.
Tech Action Hal Franklin Crews (BUS ’55) died on June 20, 2013. He She was 50. 26 served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Hal lived in Little Rock. He was 80. James O’Leary (CRWR ’94 & M.A. ’96) died on Sept. 14, 2013. Jim worked as a civilian in the U.S. Air Force in Martha Alice Teeter Wylie (ELED ’57) died on Aug. 25, Oxnard, Calif., and Washington, D.C. He published a novel 2013. She taught elementary school for the Russellville entitled “A Torn Picture” in 2013. Jim lived in Colorado School District. Martha lived in Russellville. She was 98. Springs, Colo. He was 82.
Ted Lyons (HPE ’58) died on Sept. 17, 2013. Ted served in Rev. Jason Andrew Molitor (SPH ’95) died on Oct. 21, the U.S. Air Force in Korea. He earned four letters on the 2013. Jason was a Methodist minister and director of the men’s basketball team at Arkansas Tech and went on to a Wesley Foundation at Arkansas Tech University from 2009 19-year career in coaching. Ted led Crossett High School until his passing. He had previously served in the same to the 1968 state boys’ basketball championship and capacity for the Wesley Foundation at Henderson State returned to Tech as head basketball coach for the Wonder University and Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. Boys from 1973-76. He went on to serve as high school Jason lived in Russellville. He was 41. principal and superintendent for the Danville School District from 1977-99. Ted lived in Danville. He was 80. Johnnie Lee Napier (FMR FACULTY) died on Oct. 25, 2013. Johnnie was a practicing nurse for many years Donal D. Webb (HPE ’59) died on Sept. 24, 2013. Don before spending the final three years of her career as served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired public school a clinical nursing instructor at Arkansas Tech-Ozark administrator. He served in the school districts at Van Campus. Johnnie lived in Booneville. She was 71. Buren, Alma, Gurlock, Nev., Shell City, Mo., Lincoln, Cedarville, Mountainburg and Hackett. Don retired as Virginia Thornton Stumbaugh Grant (FMR STAFF) died superintendent of the Hackett School District in 1991. He on Sept. 13, 2013. She was a long-time member of the was also a football and basketball referee and a baseball library staff at Arkansas Tech as a secretary and clerk. umpire for many years. Don lived in Van Buren. He was 80. Virginia lived in Russellville. She was 85. Tech Athletics
2013-14 Wonder Boys Basketball 2013-14 Golden Suns Basketball Nov. 8 vs. Lincoln University 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 CENTRAL BAPTIST 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Southwest Baptist 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 CROWLEY’S RIDGE 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN 10:30 a.m. Nov. 18 ECCLESIA COLLEGE 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21 *at Southern Nazarene 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 *at Southern Nazarene 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25 CHAMPION BAPTIST 6 p.m. Dec. 1 CENTRAL MISSOURI 2 p.m. Nov. 29 NORTHEASTERN STATE 6 p.m. Dec. 5 *SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 MIDWESTERN STATE 4 p.m. Dec. 7 *EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 2 p.m. Dec. 5 *SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Rollins College 1 p.m. Dec. 7 *EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY 4 p.m. Dec. 17 vs. Bluefield State 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Missouri Southern 7 p.m. Jan. 2 *at Northwestern Oklahoma State 5:30 p.m. Dec. 19 ANGELO STATE 7 p.m. Jan. 4 *at Southwestern Oklahoma State 2 p.m. Jan. 2 *at Northwestern Oklahoma State 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 *OUACHITA BAPTIST 5:30 p.m. Kendell Pinkney Jan. 4 *at Southwestern Oklahoma State 4 p.m. Jan. 11 *at Henderson State 2 p.m. Senior Point Guard Jan. 9 *OUACHITA BAPTIST 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 *ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 *at Henderson State 4 p.m. Jan. 18 *at Southern Arkansas 2 p.m. Jan. 16 *ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 *HARDING 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 *at Southern Arkansas 4 p.m. Jan. 26 *at Southeastern Oklahoma State 2 p.m. Jan. 23 *HARDING 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 *SOUTHERN NAZARENE 2 p.m. Jan. 26 *at Southeastern Oklahoma State 4 p.m. Feb. 6 *SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 *SOUTHERN NAZARENE 4 p.m. Feb. 8 *NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 2 p.m. Feb. 6 *SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 *at Ouachita Baptist 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 *NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE 4 p.m. Feb. 15 *HENDERSON STATE 2 p.m. Feb. 13 *at Ouachita Baptist 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 *at Arkansas-Monticello 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 *HENDERSON STATE 4 p.m. Feb. 22 *SOUTHERN ARKANSAS 2 p.m. Feb. 20 *at Arkansas-Monticello 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 *at Harding 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 *SOUTHERN ARKANSAS 4 p.m. Mar. 1 *at East Central University 2 p.m. Feb. 27 *at Harding 7:30 p.m. Mar. 6-9 GAC Tournament (at Bartlesville, Okla.) TBA Caroline Eubanks Mar. 1 *at East Central University 4 p.m. Sophomore Forward Mar. 6-9 GAC Tournament (at Bartlesville, Okla.) TBA Autumn 2013 27 *Denotes Great American Conference game | Times are Central and are subject to change. | Home games are played at Tucker Coliseum. | Home games in all caps.
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Among the Arkansas Tech University alumni returning for Homecoming 2013 were five graduates who went on to attain the rank of General in the U.S. Army. Photographed (from left-to-right) are: Brigadier General Larry “Clay” Newman (Ret.), Major General William Harmon (Ret.), Major General Harley Davis (Ret.), Major General William Wofford and Major General Ronald Chastain (Ret.).