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Chancellor Nick Dunagan

You will note that the cover and several articles in this issue These and other endeavors have been initiated and nurtured of Campus Scene are devoted to the internationalization of UT through the Center for Global Studies and International Martin. As I look back on the last five years or so, it is apparent Education. Dr. Paul Crapo, center director, has provided leader- that we have advanced, to a major degree, the options available ship to marshal internal support and generate external funds to our students to truly internationalize their educational experi- through the good work of the center’s advisory committee. ence at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Why is this It seems that every day I read in a newspaper, view a television important, and what kind of results do we expect from these clip or read in a book about the growing importance of the global efforts? marketplace to the U.S. It is vital that our students are prepared • Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program is back to to enter this new and changing environment. The international pre-9/11 totals. Having students in Martin from 31 countries experiences we are making available to our students are an learning to speak English is a source of enrollment growth once important part of this process. During the last few years, I have they pass the TOEFL; but just as important, it provides an challenged our entering freshmen to make international travel opportunity for Tennessee students to interact with students a part of their educational experience. In many ways, this is from around the world. Sandra Baker, director of international still a dream; but many alumni, friends and faculty members programs and admissions, and her staff are to be congratulated are helping this become a reality for more and more UT for the quality of instruction and the quantity of students (84 Martin students. in the first summer term) in the ESL Program. My thanks to all who are helping make the dream a reality. • Under Stan Sieber’s able leadership, in the 2005-06 academic This investment by the university and donors is going to make year we conducted 23 travel-study programs that involved 26 our students better prepared as they go into graduate programs countries. We had a record number of student participants or enter the marketplace. Investments like this make UT Martin (approximately 280) who traveled and learned. students true citizens of the world. • The Dottie Frist Initiative grant has helped sponsor student and faculty travel and especially opened doors in China. Dottie, through the Frist Family Charitable Trust, has set a positive precedent for what private gifts can do to enhance our efforts. • The Student Government Association, with the leadership of SGA President James Orr, led an initiative to earmark $5 per semester per student for student-travel scholarships. This has been a tremendous stimulus for greater student involvement. • Foreign language students now have established immersion programs in France, Canada (Quebec), Germany, Mexico and Japan.

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Published biannually by The University of Tennessee at Martin Campus Martin, Tenn. 38238

Dr. John Petersen, President The University of Tennessee System SScenecene Dr. Nick Dunagan, Chancellor The University of Tennessee at Martin News Briefs Len Parks Solomons Vice Chancellor 18 Six Faculty Honored with Awards for University Advancement Gracian Receives Love Service Award Dunagan is Weakley Countian of the Charley Deal Year Director of Alumni Relations 19 Students Manage Real Money and Win Kara Hooper Features First Place Campus Scene Editor 4 Spread the Word: UT Martin is Notable Campus Achievements Going Global 20 Students Like Advantages of UT Martin Trevor Ruszkowski Coordinator of Photographic Services UT Martin is meeting the challenges of Dual-Credit Program a global society and expanding opportu- Editorial Contributions nities for students, faculty and staff, Nick Dunagan, Bud Grimes, Charley Deal, alumni and community members. Departments Joe Lofaro, Rita Mitchell, Louise Priest, Jeanna Swafford, Erin Young 6 New Worlds of Study 21 University Advancement UT Martin’s new relationships with 23 Sports Information Design and Layout universities in Mexico and Canada. Kara Hooper 25 The Real Deal: Alumni Information 8 A Life-Changing Experience 28 Alumni Notes Photo Contributions Recent graduate Jennifer Ogg found Bud Grimes, Rita Mitchell, 34 In Memory Trevor Ruszkowski direction and passion for study through her international experiences. 35 Homecoming Information Copy Editors Still Taking Flight: Airline Attendant Bud Grimes, Nan Lamb, 10 Rita Mitchell, Erin Smith Nears 40 Years of Service Jimmye Nan Ramsey joined Delta Airlines during growth years for the company and Original story ideas, photo ideas and has seen many changes and famous faces manuscripts may be used at the editor’s discretion. Photos and submitted works during her years in the air. cannot be returned. Comments and feed- 13 Living the New Normal Months After back may be directed to Kara Hooper, Hurricane Katrina Campus Scene Editor, [email protected], 304 Administration Building, Martin, TN Suzanne Ishee shares the realities of living 38238. 30,000 copies printed by in a hurricane-stricken area and how her Ambrose Printing, Nashville, Tenn. community is adjusting to the changes.

15 Chance (Find) of a Lifetime James and Jon Clapper and Ty Roderick find fossilized wooly mammoth tusks in Alaska.

17 Not Your Typical Dorm Room UT Martin’s new apartment-style residences are keeping up with the times and students’ needs.

SUMMER/FALL 2006 3 Through the years, UT Martin has incorporated into its academic offerings a variety of international components. From semester and year-long immersion programs at sister universities throughout the world to shorter travel-study trips, students may choose the type of educational experience that best meets their educational goals. “In order to prepare our graduates for work or graduate school, we must present them with options to learn about other cultures, languages and the whole globalization concept,” said Chancellor Nick Dunagan. “Our international programs, the Center for Global Studies and International Education and faculty are working to provide these important options.” For many years, the university has maintained agreements, including faculty and student exchange programs, with international institu- By Rita Mitchell tions, most recently adding Autonomous Agrarian University, Antonio Narro, in Saltillo, Mexico. (See page 6.) “We probably will add partnerships this summer and fall in Ontario and Alberta,” said Dr. Paul Crapo, director of the UT Martin Center for Global Studies and International Education. He noted that Canada is the most important trade partner for the U.S., and Mexico is second. “It probably will remain so for the foreseeable future.” “I think what we’re doing is He added, “Also, we want to extend our network of international offering international experi- partners to include institutions in China, Tanzania, Thailand ences which complement the and England.” undergraduate study of UT Another component of international education at UT Martin Martin students, and that will comes under the heading of travel-study programs. These include one- and two-week trips abroad during the academic year and prepare them for careers in any summer. Most often, the travel-study programs that also are number of fields, disciplines and offered to the public are theme-based and developed by various UT professions which are now part of Martin instructors. Included have been trips to several European our global economy.” and South American countries, Africa, China and New Zealand. Since the international education opportunities are much more than merely sightseeing or cultural adventures, Crapo said students –– Dr. Paul Crapo, “who take advantage of a travel-study or study-abroad opportunity director, UT Martin in Canada, for example, are going to be able to pursue a career Center for Global Studies much more effectively with the 16 Canadian-owned companies and International Education. based in West Tennessee.” He added, “A student who studies at Hirosaki University as part of an exchange program will be much more competitive back in Tennessee in seeking a position with one of the more than 140 Japanese companies based in our state.” Similar examples of foreign business investments are found throughout the United States. “These programs are not frivolous tourist adventures. They really do prepare our students to thrive in what has become a global workplace,” Crapo said. Dunagan echoed Crapo’s comments and added, “In my opinion, international travel for students has shifted from a ‘nice to do’ to

4CAMPUS SCENE an important part of a total collegiate experience.” UTM UT MARTIN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

2006-2007 TRAVEL-STUDY PROGRAMS PLANNED

Venice, Florence and Rome, March 8–19, 2007 There are multiple scholarships London and Paris, March 8–19, 2007 available to students who travel with Spain, March 8–19, 2007 UT Martin – from $250 - $1,000. For Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa Canada, March 9–18, 2007 more information, contact the Center for Global Studies and International Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, May 9–23, 2007 Education in Room 242, Clement Hall, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, July 7–21, 2007 or call (731) 881-1023. Budapest, Prague and Vienna, July 22–August 5, 2007 www.utm.edu/departments/globalstudies

SUMMER/FALL 2006 5 New Worlds By Rita Mitchell of Study agreement is already paying some dividends to us,” said Nappo. In August, two students from each institution will take part in an exchange. Antonio Narro already has a dozen students who want to partici- pate in an exchange with UT Martin. Nappo said several factors typically are considered when an exchange pact is being pursued. UT Martin officials look for institutions with high academic standards that are com- parable in size and location within another country. That helps ensure that the students from each country Exchange agreements between “We have a lot of great students in the can more easily adapt to life in the universities literally open up new agricultural program at UT Martin who host country. Officials make sure that will benefit from the exchange opportu- worlds of study when educational courses are similar so that students’ nities,” said Dr. Daniel Nappo, UT work will transfer to the home school. opportunities and cultural aware- Martin Department of Modern Foreign ness expand for students and Languages interim chair and assistant The possibility of receiving grant funds from the North American Mobility in faculty. UT Martin has pacts with professor of Spanish. “And any time you bring international students to our Higher Education program is another universities in France, Canada, campus it enriches everything.” incentive to promote this university Japan and Germany, among others, partnership. The competitive grant Initially, Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, UT program is administered cooperatively and continues to look for other Martin associate professor of agricultural by the governments of the United partnerships throughout the world. economics, spent time this summer at States, Canada and Mexico. The pur- Antonio Narro, beginning the process pose is to promote a student-centered of developing a USDA International North American dimension to educa- Education Grant. Hopefully, this oppor- tion and training in a wide range of Mexico tunity will assist students and faculty academic and professional disciplines. from the agriculture and natural resources A recent agreement between UT Martin The program funds, for up to five department to attend Antonio Narro years, collaborations in the form of and the Autonomous Agrarian University, on an exchange program. Mehlhorn also Antonio Narro, in Saltillo, Mexico, is the consortia consisting of at least two aca- delivered seminars for faculty discussing demic institutions from each country. latest of these partnerships. Antonio Narro the use of technology in the classroom is the highest-ranked agricultural university as well as delivering online educational The agreement with Antonio Narro in Mexico and is ranked 12th overall among content. These seminars highlighted followed a visit to Saltillo in October higher education institutions in the country. UT Martin’s leadership role in the use by a UT Martin delegation. In March, of technology for education. “So the Dr. Nick Dunagan, UT Martin

6 CAMPUS SCENE chancellor, and Nappo returned to Canada culture/civilization; and three electives Antonio Narro, where Dunagan signed By Erin Young, student writer from two approved fields. a formal exchange agreement. “It showed During the 2005-06 school year, a level of commitment to the agree- Courses in international relations are the Center for Global Studies and ment,” said Nappo of the chancellor’s quickly becoming a necessity in under- International Education sponsored a trip to Saltillo. graduate education. UT Martin students series of lectures and events to spark UT Martin students in the exchange are being encouraged to learn about interest in the new minor. Canadian program will have a variety of academic neighbors to the north via a new minor Consulate General Michael Flaherty pursuits supplemented by visits to state in Canadian studies. began the series with an overview of parks, experimental farms and villages Six of the 18 hours required for the U.S./Canadian relations. operated as communes. minor are to be completed at the This series continued with three lectures: University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, “The Industrial City in Transition– “There will be a lot of the University of New Brunswick at St. John, New Brunswick,” by dean opportunities for intern- St. John, another approved Canadian Robert MacKennon, New Brunswick ships, during which students institution, a travel-study program or at St. John; “Contemporary Quebec: an international internship. Students Social Changes and the Affirmation of can really focus on specific are required to spend at least one National Identity,” by Dr. Piere-André areas of study.” month in Canada. Tremblay, University of Quebec at The new minor is expected to enhance Chicoutimi; and “Global Business Today “There will be a lot of opportunities for career opportunities for graduates in from the Perspective of a Canadian internships,” said Nappo, “during humanities, the sciences, business and CEO,” by Thomas MacKaig, TMI. which students can really focus on spe- agriculture. To prepare for the minor, The Center for Global Studies also cific areas of study.” students are required to complete an organized a two-week travel-study In exchange, students from Antonio introductory course, “Foundations in program to Quebec and New Brunswick Narro will study agriculture production Canadian Studies,” an overview of for Canadian studies minors. Both the operations in this region of the United Canadian geography, history, politics, lecture series and travel-study trips States, will visit agriculturally based literature and culture. They also are were partially funded by a program companies, such as Tyson and Ferry- required to take one course in Canadian enhancement grant from the Canadian Morse Seed Co., and farm equipment geography, history or political science; government. UTM dealerships. Internships also will be one course in Canadian literature or available for these students. Nappo said he hopes they will return to Mexico with the knowledge and skills Funding for UT Martin International programs and trips comes from: to “make Mexico more productive agri- • Dottie Frist International Initiatives Fund (Dottie Frist Beonsch) - $300,000 culturally and get the most out of the • Welles International Travel Faculty Development Fund (Dr. Hunter Welles) - $20,000 land. (this was later incorporated into the Center for Global Studies Endowment) “I like to see our university and com- • Center for Global Studies Endowment (Dr. Walter Hoffmann and others) $46,000 munity building relationships with • Newby International Interest Fund (Carl “Butch” and Judy Newby) - $12,000 Mexico,” said Nappo. “It’s a wonderful • John Eisterhold International Study Scholarship - $15,000 (in memory of John Eisterhold) • Ted Mosch Scholarship Endowment - $45,000 (from Dr. Mosch and others in his honor) opportunity for our students to step out of West Tennessee, that they know so The Student Government Association, under the direction of James Orr, president, approved well, and go somewhere else. a resolution to add a $5 student travel fee to student fees, effective in the 2005-06 academic year. The fee generated approximately $45,000. Funds were distributed through the Center for “I’m really happy we have this agree- Global Studies and International Education and an academic committee to students in good ment,” added Nappo. “This is one of standing who partticipated in university-sponsored international travel. All funds were allocated the best universities in Mexico, and we the first year as more than 300 students took advantage of the initiative. are one of the first universities in the UTM A U.S. Department of Education Business and International Education grant has assisted a U.S. to have an agreement with them.” number of business students in international travel, and university departments and colleges also provide funds through various programs. SUMMER/FALL 2006 7 A Life- Changing Experience

By Bud Grimes

Jennifer Ogg (’05) boarded an airplane in summer economy. Travel-study opportunities are the new norm as UT 2004 bound for Orleans, France. The journey Martin students set out for destinations around the world. began a summer-long immersion experience in Travel was already second nature for Jennifer, who was bitten by the travel bug early in life. “Growing up, my family traveled which Jennifer lived with a French family to regularly. These trips first piqued my interest in seeing new complete requirements for her French major. parts of the world,” she recalled. Her family started with That summer became a life-changing experience month-long journeys across the United States, eventually for the Vanderbilt University graduate student. covering all 50 states. These experiences just made her want to see more of the world, she said. Jennifer, who earned undergraduate degrees in French, interna- While in high school, she credits her French teacher (Cheryl tional studies and political science, is part of a new generation Boyte ‘69, Westview High School) for fostering her interest in of UT Martin students experiencing the strong international the French language. It was also then that her family traveled influence in the university’s academic programs. No longer is to London and Paris, her first international trip. She remembers enrolling in foreign-language courses enough. Many students that trip as “the first time that I really began to realize see the necessity of understanding different cultures in a global ingrained cultural differences between Americans and

8CAMPUS SCENE Europeans.” Her transition from differentiated between American politics “but almost a situation where you’re those years to UT Martin came at a and American individuals. “They were behind if you do not,” she said. perfect time as the university’s inter- much more sympathetic than I antici- Jennifer acknowledges that she could not national focus began to take shape. pated and were curious as to why would have pursued international travel without Jennifer’s immersion experience several Americans hate the French so much. I some help. She is grateful for her parents’ years later was accomplished in coop- explained that Americans wonder the support, which she said is necessary for eration with the University of Orleans. same about why the French hate them. any student who wishes to follow her path. She lived with a French family of “It ends up being a misunderstanding, I “I think there is always some trepidation four children, ranging in ages from think largely rooted in the way people watching your daughter or son take off to eight to 16. She was treated as a think. For example, the French are brought live in another country with people you family member “and just really got up to be independent thinkers, whereas don’t know, but Jennifer was so excited it more of a feel for French life than I Americans would tend to agree with each was hard to be too worried,” said Dr. ever could have on a vacation or living other around the dinner table, and that Jerald Ogg (UTM ’76, UTK-Law ’78), with other Americans in France.” would be the acceptable type of conversa- Jennifer’s father and interim vice chancellor, The father and oldest son spoke tion,” she said. “The French are brought UT Martin Division of Student Affairs. English but not around her, so her up from birth to disagree, to not be He added, “As it turned out, studying in French-speaking skills were tested. unpleasant, but to show that they can France literally changed the direction of “When I didn’t understand a word, think on their own.” Jennifer’s life. I don’t know of any student who has studied abroad, however, who Jennifer is part of a new generation of UT Martin would not recommend it both as a cultural students experiencing the strong international adventure and an educational investment.” influence in the university’s academic programs. Ogg also credited Chancellor Dunagan and Dr. Paul Crapo, director of UT Although international travel is high on they would just describe the word Martin’s Center for Global Studies and Jennifer’s resumé, she also earned many to me through other French words,” International Education, for their vision honors at UT Martin. The one of which she said. in the international arena. she and others seem proudest is the Phi Language challenges aside, she enjoyed Kappa Phi Fellowship she received in “Dr. Dunagan’s establishment of the Center the French lifestyle. She traveled with spring 2005. The Honor Society of Phi for Global Studies and International the family, was introduced to many Kappa Phi sponsors 50 national fellowships Education has positioned UT Martin well people, and especially loved the food annually at $5,000 each. Each university for the 21st century,” he said, “and Dr. and the French dining experience. is allowed to submit one nominee, and Crapo was a great choice for implementing that vision.” In a post-911 world, Jennifer Jennifer was the UT Martin chapter nomi- approached her immersion experience nee. Receiving the fellowship, combined After graduate school, Jennifer’s career with an open mind. Still, she antici- with a call from Chancellor Nick Dunagan goals include university administration, pated that her French hosts held to the director of graduate studies at teaching international relations classes some negative feelings toward Vanderbilt to update them about this and foreign policy work. And, there just Americans. honor, probably secured her acceptance might be more international travel. She into the Vanderbilt graduate program never knows when the travel bug will “Maybe the most interesting thing with full funding. bite again. UTM that I learned while over there was that so much of the way that the Whether her international experiences French feel toward Americans is helped to earn the fellowship or admission brought on solely due to stereotypes. to graduate school is open to speculation, It’s not necessarily anything that they but they probably did not hurt. Regardless, have experienced first hand,” she she is sold on the value of international explained. travel as part of a degree program. Her UT Martin senior thesis She recalled their interest in her revealed that 80 percent of new views about President George Bush, jobs in the U.S. have an international the Iraq War and other political component, so speaking another topics, but to her surprise they language is no longer a luxury,

SUMMER/FALL 2006 9 Airline Attendant Nears 40 Years of Service By Bud Grimes

Jimmye Nan Guthrie Ramsey Martin because of the education emphasis (’68) recalls that her father had in the home economics degree program. Ramsey pursued her degree with plans big plans for her when she left to to become a teacher. Instead, an Alpha attend college at UT Martin. Delta Pi sorority trip caused a career- Little did he know that his direction change. daughter’s career would have little During her sophomore year, she was elected to do with the home economics chapter vice president and pledge trainer. The chapter president could not attend degree that she would later earn. the national convention near Chicago, After graduation, she joined Delta so her parents paid to send Jimmye Nan. Air Lines as a stewardess, and 38 As if by fate, she flew Delta, arrived early years later, continues to fly inter- at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and was asked to help welcome the other nationally as one of the longest- sorority members. Ramsey liked the air- serving airline attendants in the port’s atmosphere and greeting people company. as they arrived. She returned from the experience and Ramsey, 59, was born and raised in considered flying for a couple of years Humboldt, Tenn. Her high school home before beginning a teaching career. She economics teacher recommended UT

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10 CAMPUS SCENE completed her student teaching, gradu- About this time, the first men were hired ated, considered the different airlines as stewards, which introduced a new title: and chose Delta. Ramsey recalled many flight attendant. favorite college courses, but a single Airline travel was very different early in speech class had a lasting influence on her career. “Then it was more laid back. If her chosen profession. somebody wanted to go up to the cockpit “That (class) gave me a lot of confi- during flight, no problem,” she said. Food dence,” she said. “I was very shy and service was the main duty, but safety, still am. Even though I do a lot of talk- always important, is now a primary job ing, I tend to be a little bit on the shy for attendants. side, and so that class was important.” “I guess one of the reasons I’m still flying Ramsey joined Delta during a time of is I’ve had a wonderful career without tremendous company growth and sig- anything really major happening,” she nificant airline industry changes. From said. Although Ramsey has never had to its first passenger flights in 1929, the evacuate a plane, she’s been in some tense company’s Web site reports that Delta situations. On one occasion, the flight has grown to become “the world’s sec- crew wasn’t sure if the landing gear was ond-largest airline in terms of passengers locked into place, so she had to help carried.” The company, which includes prepare the passengers for an emergency more than 47,000 employees, is also the landing. She also recalls several times “leading U.S. carrier across the Atlantic.” when one engine failed, but with calm Revenues for 2005 were $16 billion. assurance in her voice, she notes that

“When I started flying, if you’d flown three years, you were very, very senior.”

When she began, Ramsey said that crews are trained to land planes with just most stewardesses intended to fly for a one engine. short time and then pursue another Ramsey now works mostly international career or marry. Marriage was not flights, noting Europe as a favorite desti- allowed, but shortly after Ramsey began nation. Delta began London service in her career, the rules changed so that 1978, and she flew the first week these stewardesses could marry after flying for flights began. Attendants bid on jobs, a minimum of six months. “When I and given that she’s now 170 out of some started flying, if you’d flown three years, 13,000 flight attendants, her seniority you were very, very senior,” she said. generally secures the flights she wants. She later married, and she and her hus- For European flights, she leaves Memphis band, Jack (’69), live in Memphis and before noon, arrives in Atlanta by late have two grown children: Rob and afternoon and departs by 9 p.m. for Alicia (UTK ‘04). Europe. Her three-day workweek sounds After marriage was allowed, immediate appealing, but she’s active almost 24 resignation was required if a stewardess hours from the time her plane leaves became pregnant. Then in the early Memphis until she lands across the 1970s, that rule also changed so that a Atlantic Ocean. She then stays in stewardess could take maternity leave Europe 24 hours before returning to the United States. and return to work. This allowed continued on next page stewardesses to pursue flying as a career.

SUMMER/FALL 2006 11 Because of the trip’s short duration, jet lag fan, Ramsey volunteered to find the enter- is not a big problem on the international tainer in the terminal and return the brief- flights. She gets plenty of rest while there, case. On still another occasion, a passenger and by the time they return, the crew has complained to her about cold sourdough remained on a regular schedule. The rolls. Singer Billy Joe Royal (Down in the Federal Aviation Administration requires a Boondocks) intervened saying, “Would you Search for friends one-hour break for flights that last more leave her alone? It’s a sourdough roll. and make new You’re not supposed to heat it up!” than nine hours. connections with the Jet lag is another matter for passengers, Ramsey says the biggest change in the airline especially business travelers, who have to industry is security. Tightened security and Online Community. sleep and then be ready to work at the end higher costs have affected some Delta tra- of an overseas flight. “And not only inter- ditions. “One thing we used to do, going Membership is exclu- nationally but domestically, we feel like to the West Coast, we carved roasts in the sive and free to alumni we really need to cater to them (business aisle. Well, not only are we not carving roasts, we have plastic utensils in first class only. All you need to now because of 9-11,” she said. Meanwhile, low-cost carriers have virtually eliminated do to take advantage “All the employees went food service, except for snacks, on domestic of all the community in together to help put in flights. One tradition that remains is ice the money to purchase that cream service in first class for international has to offer is to flights, considered by Delta a signature airplane, and they were dessert. proceed through the able to get it on time.” Financial problems have worsened for registration process Delta, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ramsey believes to establish a User ID travelers) because they’ve got a tough the company can survive, but employees and password. Join road,” she said. have already sacrificed: she has taken two The Delta fleet includes 767s and 777s pay cuts in the last year. “You know, it’s today and be a part that fly overseas; the 767s carry about 200 a little bit of a sacrifice, but for doing of this exciting online passengers and eight to nine attendants, something you enjoy, it’s not that big of while the 777s carry some 300 passengers a sacrifice,” she said. Company communi- group. Visit and 10 attendants. Ramsey remembers cations point to the resolution of financial when Delta ordered its first 767 in 1982, problems by the end of this year or in www.utmforever.com the first quarter that the company had early 2007. and click on experienced a financial loss. “All the Even with cutbacks, Ramsey believes that employees went in together to help put in airline customers are well cared for, "Online Community." the money to purchase that airplane, and although in different ways. She describes they were able to get it on time,” she said. her talent as an airline attendant as a kind This company pride earned the airplane its of “spiritual gift.” She can almost anticipate name, the Spirit of Delta. The plane is passenger needs even before they ask, and being retired this year after more than 20 she loves the service aspect of her work. years of domestic flights. Retirement is not in her immediate plans; Ramsey has met some famous people on she enjoys her work too much. her flights, having flown charters with the Jimmye Nan Ramsey remembers wondering Atlanta Braves and University of Tennessee how she would tell her father that she football team. “Once in particular, I had wanted to be an airline stewardess. Bob Hope twice in one week, and I Fortunately for thousands of passengers, thought that was interesting,” she said. she made the right career choice and today Art Linkletter once left his briefcase on a still makes sure that “Delta is ready when flight, and because her mother was such a you are.” UTM

Photos courtesy of Delta Airlines.

12 CAMPUS SCENE The day before Hurricane Katrina hit, Suzanne Ishee posed with fellow teachers on the front steps of Pass Christian Middle School where they worked. (left) Those same front steps led to devastation following the hurricane. (right) Photos courtesy of Brie Smith, Suzanne Ishee’s daughter.

Months After Hurricaine Katrina By Rita Mitchell

It’s the “new normal.” That’s how Suzanne Miller Ishee (‘75) terms life eight months guilt,” she said of after Hurricane Katrina struck her Mississippi their “good for- coastal community with a crushing blow, tune” compared to demolishing homes, businesses and everything some residents. “We had else in its path. one family, who lost their home, eat with us every night for six weeks. Standing on the beach looking inward, devastation is four We still have some of their things stored in blocks deep. Nothing about the landscape appears as it did our garage.” prior to Aug. 29. Even the trees farther inland that were not Eighty-five percent of Pass Christian was destroyed. uprooted were soaked with saltwater and are just now show- This includes businesses and residential areas. And, in the Pass ing signs of greening. Katrina really did take a toll on every Christian School District, where Ishee has taught for 15 years, living thing. three of the four schools were destroyed. Classes are being con- “We took a full-force hit. We’re going to need help for ducted in temporary trailers provided by the Federal Emergency a long time,” said Ishee, who lives and teaches in Pass Management Agency. Eighty-five percent of the administration, Christian, Miss. “I wish everyone could actually see the faculty and staff lost their homes. At one point, she said, a aftermath. People who come to help tell us the photos 50-feet-deep river was crashing through town. and television coverage just don’t tell the whole story.” “We were out of school for seven weeks. We’ll (school district) be Following the hurricane, Ishee and her husband were without in trailers for four to six years.” electricity for 21 days; without running water for 10 days; Ishee said post-traumatic shock is beginning to affect students, and she says everyone went on a “Katrina diet” because some of whom were lucky even to have survived the storm. Some there were no grocery stores or restaurants open. of these same students have parents who have moved to other “There was a shortage of products,” she said. “We became locations for jobs and left them with relatives. accustomed to standing in line for hours to purchase basics.” “There are families with five or six people living in small camper And the Ishees were not the hardest hit. Their home was trailers. Others were living in a tent city in the middle of town damaged, but they had a home. “You almost get survivor’s continued on page 14

SUMMER/FALL 2006 13 until March. That was six months after the hurricane,” she said. “It puts continued education in a whole new light.” When Ishee returned to school after Katrina, she had one white board and two markers. All the teaching materials she had created in a 28-year teaching career were destroyed. “I’m rebuilding my program right now.” Recently, the staff took one more hit. “We had a reduction in force. The enrollment is down. People have moved.” Ishee was one of the lucky ones who still has a job. “I live in the community where I teach. I am committed to the rebuilding.” Even with what she and others have been through in the past few months, Ishee remains upbeat and positive about the outcome. “People in the community have pulled together.” With years of recovery and repair Pass Christian Middle School after Katrina hit. Photo courtesy of Brie Smith ahead, Ishee said Pass Christian resi- dents will need assistance. “Any encour- agement is appreciated. It doesn’t always have to be monetary. She notes that Suzanne Ishee stands where her classroom was before Katrina hit. Photo courtesy of Brie Smith FEMA has been helpful and has nothing but good things to say about all the volunteers, especially students, who have responded. “Anyone in this coun- try who has something bad to say about today’s youth would have a big fight on their hands on the coast.” Ishee turns her thoughts to her class- room, where, in the spring, there was talk of the upcoming hurricane season. She and her students will never talk about hurricanes in the same way. “When you’ve lost everything . . . our ‘normal’ world is gone forever.” UTM

From Wikipedia Katrina Overview http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina

Hurricane Katrina was the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. It was the eleventh named storm, fifth hurricane, third major hurricane, and second Category 5 hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season, was the sixth-strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the third-strongest landfalling U.S. hurricane ever recorded. It is possible that Katrina was the largest hurricane of its strength to approach the United States in recorded history; its sheer size caused devastation over 100 miles (160 km) from the center. The storm surge caused major or catastrophic damage along the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, including the cities of Mobile, Ala., Biloxi and Gulfport, Miss., and Slidell, La. Levees separating Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans were breached by the surge, flooding roughly 80% of New Orleans as well as many areas of neighboring parishes. Severe wind damage was reported well inland. Katrina is estimated to be responsible for $75 billion (2005 U.S. dollars) in damages, making it the costliest hurricane in U.S. history. The storm has killed at least 1,836 people, making it the deadliest U.S. hurricane since the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane.

14 CAMPUS SCENE Chance (Find) of a Lifetime

By Rita Mitchell A chance encounter between James Clapper and an Alaskan riverbank netted a fossil find embedded in the bank for more than 10,000 years. The discovery of wooly mammoth tusks by the UT Martin alum and his father is now benefiting students in a UT Martin geoarchaeology class. Clapper, a May 2005 graduate, his father, Jon, and another companion were casting for salmon and trout while floating their way down the Aniak River in Western Alaska when they spotted what appeared to be tusks protruding from a cliff following a recent thaw. The town of Aniak and the river are about 500 miles west of Anchorage. The only access to the area is by air or water. “We had heard from a few different sources that wooly mammoth ivory had been found here and there in the Top: UT Martin stu- past and knew to keep an eye out for it,” said James. dents clean and pre- The father and son from Nashville and Ty Roderick, serve the mammoth tusk fossils. Middle: James who joined them from Oklahoma, used crude, Clapper displays his find. makeshift tools to free the tusks after several hours Bottom: How the tusks of excavating. The tusks were in a lab last fall being appeared in the Alaskan cliff bank. The lighter circle identifies continued on page 16 where the tusks are located. SUMMER/FALL 2006 15 Find of a Lifetime, cont. cleaned, preserved and studied by students above the water with the proximal Students learned how to clean and in the geoarchaeology class taught by sides sticking out of the cliff and the preserve the tusks and how to document Helmut Wenz and Dr. Michael Gibson. distal sides, the points, along with and evaluate the find. “Science, history Wenz is a UT Martin professor of the majority of the tusks embedded and geoarchaeology are usually taught in geography with expertise in archaeology. in the clay. different departments, but overlap,” Gibson is a UT Martin professor of “Luckily, we were the first people Gibson said. “Why not show students geology. down the river since the spring melt the value of a true liberal arts education “The idea of touching and seeing some- off and resulting floods that exposed and approach?” thing that no living creature had for the tusks for us to see,” said James, There was controversy that arose around thousands of years was a pretty amazing who added the tusks might have been the find and how it was preserved. The feeling for us all,” said James. “. . . We lost forever if the river flooded and removal of ivory and vertebrate material were elated when we were finally able to destroyed them. “Although we had no from state and federal lands is prohibited realize their full size and beauty. The real equipment to excavate the tusks, by law, unless by permit. Most people, outside of the ivory had oxidized into a we used a small tent stake mallet and even many professionals, do not realize cobalt blue.” fashioned some crude tools out of this. In this case, the tusks were proper- And, while James and his companions tent stakes wrapped in duct tape for ty of the State of Alaska and then were amazed at their find, Gibson, whose handles to dig and chip away the removed from Alaska. One of the expertise is in the fossils of animals and substrate from around the tusks.” important aspects of the geoarchaeology plants, said such finds are more common class was to study the legal aspects of than the public might think. “The idea of collecting vertebrate material and the responsibilities of researchers and the “Many people think the best fossil finds touching and seeing general public in such situations. The are made by professional paleontologists,” something that no living tusk material was already in Martin, so said Gibson. “While paleontologists are creature had for the next step was to contact the proper busy conducting research, writing and authorities in Alaska and determine teaching, the average person is the one thousands of years their wishes concerning the final dispo- actually in the field . . in many cases, was a pretty amazing sition of the material. Gibson contacted and thus comes across finds.” He added, feeling for us all.” State Archaeologist Dan McMahon and “Such encounters are where the majority Curator of Paleontology at the University of scientific discoveries come from. Once at UT Martin, Wenz and of Alaska Museum of the North Daniel “One of the things I tell my students as Gibson, who often collaborate, imme- Odess. It was clear to all that the moti- part of their courses is how to recognize diately expanded the benefit of the vation for collecting these tusks was sci- when something they come across may fossil find by placing them in the entific preservation and not for private be significant enough to ask a profes- classroom. “We include students in sale. The Alaskan authorities were pleased sional. After a few years of educating these collaborative endeavors because that the issue of improper collecting had students on what fossils are, how they we know that students like the thrill been addressed in the geoarchaeology preserve, where they preserve and their of discovery and this excites learning,” course, which is often an issue overlooked importance, they become an extension said Gibson. He added there are not during many courses. Consequently, UT of my eyes and ears. While they may not many things better “than participating Martin will be able to keep the “Aniak have the training to deal with the find, in being the first people to find and River Mammoth Tusks” on loan from they do know to contact someone.” handle objects that predate humans the museum for display. And that is exactly what James did. “I or have not been seen by others.” As for James, who has a bachelor of brought them to professor Wenz for “So, as we have done in the past, we science degree in history, he planned to several reasons,” James said. “I knew that offered a special-topics course built teach English in Shenzhen, China, he and his department would take good around the two tusks found by one of through the summer. Career objectives care of them and tell me volumes of our alumni, who thought of our after that are still being considered. “I information about the tusks.” department as the best place to get don’t have a clear idea on what I’m going to do. Perhaps I’ll try my hand at It was Jon who actually saw the tusks as some answers . . . to me a sure sign archaeology – wooly mammoth ivory the trio floated around a sharp bend in that we reached this student and today, El Dorado tomorrow.” the river. They were about three feet influenced his life in a positive way,” UTM Gibson added. 16 CAMPUS SCENE With demand high for the new hous- ing, the good news is that help is on the way. Phase II of the housing tran- sition is targeted for completion in fall 2008. This phase will be a four-story, three-building complex featuring: apartments that open into a hallway, private bedrooms and split baths, combination living room and dining areas, and utility rooms with washers and dryers. Differing from University Village, these units will not have full kitchens. Times have changed, and UT Martin housing is changing for the better to meet student expectations. More information about University Village is available on the Web at http://www.utm.edu/departments/ housing/index.php or by calling the Office of Housing at 731-881-7730. UTM

By Bud Grimes apartment that met what students were These aren’t the dorm rooms that telling us they were looking for,” Wright said. The apartments also open to bal- As the result of support from H.J. and alumni remember from their UT Mary Lou Maxedon, of Selmer, the Martin days. Where Austin Peay Hall conies that are popular with students UT Martin Department of Nursing has once stood, the new era of campus for studying and socializing, he said. purchased the SimMan and SimBaby apartment-style living began in fall for the campus clinical skills laboratory. It didn’t take long for the apartments to These life-like mannequins offer the 2005 with the opening of University be a hit with current students. instructors the ability to provide simula- Village apartments. The $16.7 million tion education to challenge and test “I like the independent living quality of complex completes the Phase I transfor- the students’ clinical and decision- the village,” said Jennifer Kaufman, a making skills during realistic patient- mation of university housing, with sophomore athletic-training major from care scenarios. SimMan and SimBaby Phase II and a second apartment-style Franklin, Tenn., who previously lived in are realistic and flexible to meet the complex already under construction. needs of multi-disciplinary educational McCord Hall. “It’s just a whole lot easier requirements such as airway mainte- For Earl Wright, director of housing, to adjust from living at home (to living on nance, care of chest tubes, physiologi- the transition is the most significant your own), because you can do so much cally correct pulses, blood pressure he has seen in his 30 years with the and pulse sounds, cardiac rhythms, more than in a dorm room, like cook for defibrillation, pacing and intravenous university. The 396-bed University yourself and do your own laundry in your training. From left, are: Morgan Sutton, Village complex includes two-, three- apartment and stuff like that.” Jamestown, junior nursing student; and four-bedroom units. Apartments Jane Walker, Martin, graduate nursing student; Candace Renfroe, Huntingdon, graduate nursing student; Peggy Apartments feature amenities such as private bedrooms and baths, Davis, Paris, UT Martin assistant walk-in closets, utility rooms with full-size washers and dryers, fully professor of nursing; Mary Lou and equipped kitchens and furniture provided by the university. H.J. Maxedon. feature amenities such as private bed- Drew Hanks, a freshman animal-science rooms and baths, walk-in closets, utility major from Munford, Tenn., also likes rooms with full-size washers and dryers, the apartment-style amenities. He gives fully equipped kitchens, and furniture high marks to the combination of social provided by the university. interaction and privacy in the apartment “We’re talking about the same things setting, noting that social development that these students are accustomed to, is encouraged because “you have to and one of our goals was to have an share everything with everybody else.”

SUMMER/FALL 2006 17 News BriefsBriefs

Six Faculty Honored With Awards

Six UT Martin professors were honored with awards during the Honors Day program for outstanding achieve- ments in scholarship, citizenship, teaching Gracian Receives Love and advising. Service Award The recipients are: Angelina Gracian (second from right), a • Dr. Margrethe May 2006 UT Martin graduate and native Ahlschwede, professor of Ft. Campbell, Ky., received a 2006 Love of English, and Dr. Community Service Award, April 20, in S.K. Airee, professor of Nashville. Gracian, who received the award chemistry, Cunningham for outstanding community involvement, Outstanding Teacher/ majored in health and human performance UT Martin professors recognized during the Honors Day program for Scholar Award. and was a member of the cross-country team. She is joined by (left to right) Dr. outstanding achievements in scholarship, citizenship, teaching and The Cunningham advising, pictured with Dr. Nick Dunagan, chancellor, top left, include, John Petersen, president, University of Outstanding Teacher/ front row, Dr. Margrethe Ahlschwede; second, Dr. S.K. Airee, the late Tennessee System; Danelle Fabianich, UT Dorotha Norton (see page 34) and Dr. Dan Pigg; and third, Dr. Leslie Scholar Award of $5,000 Martin assistant athletics director for LaChance. was established in 1993 by administration; and Chancellor Nick James R. Cunningham, Dunagan. who attended UT Junior College in the 1930s. It is awarded annually to faculty members who have demonstrated strength in teaching and made a contribution to the teaching profession through scholarly activities, extracurricular achievements and leadership responsibilities. • Dr. Dan Pigg, professor of English, and Dr. Dan Tracy (not pictured), assistant professor of management, University of Tennessee National Alumni Award (UTNAA) Outstanding Teacher Award. Each year the UTNAA presents awards of $2,000 to faculty members on each of the UT campuses who have been selected as outstanding teachers. Students, alumni and faculty nominate outstanding teachers, who then are evaluated on classroom performance, scholarship and service. • Dr. Leslie LaChance, assistant professor of English, Outstanding Advisor Award. Dunagan is Weakley The Outstanding Advisor Award of $500 and a plaque are presented to the faculty Countian of the Year member selected for demonstrating a caring attitude toward advisees, the ability Dr. Nick Dunagan was honored as to engage in developmental advising and other distinctive characteristics. The Weakley Countian of the Year during recipient also is eligible for the national award competition sponsored by the the fifth annual President’s Banquet, American College Testing Program and the National Academic Advising May 4, at the Boling University Center. Association. Nominations were accepted from • The late Dorotha Norton, professor of communications, Coffey Outstanding across the county and submitted to Teaching Award. the Weakley County Chamber of The Coffey Outstanding Teaching award of $3,000 was established in 1998 Commerce. Pictured with Dunagan by Mai and Charlie Coffey and is awarded annually to a faculty member who is Paul Tinkle (‘76), last year’s recipient. demonstrates strength in teaching and contributes to the teaching profession Tinkle made the presentation to through extracurricular achievements, leadership qualities and scholarly activities. the chancellor. UTM 18 CAMPUS SCENE Notable Campus Students Manage Real Money and Win Achievements First Place The University of Tennessee at By Erin Young, student writer ☺ Martin Collegiate FFA Chapter UT Martin finance students won first prize in the 2005 TVA (Tennessee Valley received Tennessee's “Outstanding Authority) Investment Challenge, in competition with 24 other schools. TVA Collegiate FFA Chapter Award” for provides cash awards to the top-three universities in the Investment Challenge the second consecutive year at the that earn the highest returns for each calendar year. UT Martin had the highest FFA Alumni Convention in returns, managing a stock portfolio valued at $690,000 at the end of 2005. Montgomery Bell State Park. In 2005, UT Martin students earned a 20.22 percent return on their investments. ☺ The Pacer was named the best The finance program received a first-prize award of $15,000 for the students’ college newspaper in the Southeast efforts. The University of Alabama at Huntsville placed second with an annual during the Southeast Journalism return of 16.55 percent and the University of Kentucky earned third place with Conference in Atlanta. The Pacer a return of 16.49 percent. The Investment Challenge program as a whole topped newspapers from much returned 6.5 percent versus 4.9 percent for the S&P 500 for 2005. This makes larger schools throughout the six out of seven years that the Investment Challenge program has beaten the Southeast, including Vanderbilt, S&P 500. the University of Alabama and LSU. The Associated Press judges TVA's Investment Challenge is a partnership between TVA and 25 universities called The Pacer “timely and rele- in its service territory. The program provides a real-world learning experience vant,” particularly liking editorial in portfolio management by giving teams of students hands-on experience writing and layout design. managing TVA stock portfolios. In addition, the campus radio Students actively manage TVA funds by designing long-term investment strategies, ☺ station, WUTM, was named third- placing trades and providing performance reports to TVA. UT Martin students best campus radio station in the were guided by Dr. Mahmoud Haddad and Dr. Arnold Redman, both professors Southeast, also beating out many of finance. The students learn how to manage real money and are held to similar larger schools among the 60 member guidelines as TVA's professional money managers. institutions in Alabama, Arkansas, "Our students last year obviously did a superior job in managing our portfolio, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, with a current value around $725,000," said Redman. Mississippi and Tennessee. Dr. Thomas Payne, UT Martin Horace and Sara Dunagan Chair of Excellence ☺ Spring semester’s enrollment of in Banking, added, "The challenge in itself provides excellent hands-on, real-world 6,225 was a 7% increase over last experience for the students." spring’s enrollment and was a The TVA Board created the Investment Challenge Program in 1998 to diversify record for the university. the management of its Nuclear Decommissioning Trust Fund and give Tennessee ☺ The most recent Enrolled Student Valley students experience in managing a stock portfolio. Originally, 19 universities Survey showed that UT Martin had received investment funds of $100,000 apiece, for a total of $1.9 million. the highest student satisfaction level The program has expanded to include 25 universities, and the funds total of any four-year institution in approximately $10 million. UTM Tennessee. UTM

Review each week's happenings The UT Martin Physical Plant won a 2005 on campus by reading the Professional Grounds Management Society online version of The Pacer at (PGMS) Green Star honor award for University and College Grounds. The Green Star Awards http://pacer.utm.edu/. Follow program recognizes grounds maintained with Skyhawk sports on the Web at a high degree of excellence. From left are Tim www.utmsports.com. See recent Nipp, physical plant director; Tommy Ray, UT Martin stories in the news at grounds supervisor; Floyd Collins, building and grounds servicer; Mike Davis, projects www.utm.edu/departments/uni- and grounds coordinator; Terry Little, grounds vrel/news_clippings/index.php supervisor; Kenneth Chappell, grounds fore- man; Ronnie Travis, Joe Estes and Gary Gallimore, building and grounds servicers. SUMMER/FALL 2006 19 In March, Keith Carver joined the UT Martin advancement team as assistant vice chancellor for Carnicus: development. For the past seven years, Carver Forty served as director of development for the College of Years of UT Law at UT Knoxville, where he built an impressive Martin track record. In his position at UT Martin, he is Tradition working with campaign planning, major gift solici- This 60-minute tation and constituent-based fund raising. Keith documentary film is well-respected by his peers in alumni and devel- of the university’s opment across the region and served as president Carnicus between 1929 and 1969, of the Tennessee Advancement Resources Council features photos, inter- (TARC), taught in the University of Tennessee views and film footage. Professional Development Program and has been a Three extra features include another hour of presenter for the Council for Advancement and photo galleries and original silent film footage. Standard DVD-playable disk is available through Support of Education (CASE). the UT Martin Bookstore (www.utm.bkstore.com). Proceeds fund the UT Martin Alumni Library Endowment.

Students Like Advantages of UT Martin Dual-Credit Program

Dyer County High School dual-credit students are Brent Cox, right, UT quick to say what they like about the dual-credit Martin instructor of history, talks to dual-credit students history class offered by UT Martin that earns both from Dyer County High high school and college credits. Their reasons for School, who are enrolled pursuing dual-credit range from becoming accus- in his course. As part of tomed to college life to getting a head start on a the program, the students receive both high school college degree. and college credit. From During the spring semester, there were 49 courses left, are Danielle McBath, Alisha Tolley, Megan taught in cooperation with 21 area high schools. Melton, Lyra Thurmond, UT Martin set an all-time record with dual Erica Whitt, Ashley credit/concurrent spring enrollment at 468, besting Sanders, Katlin Sander the previous record of 356 set in fall 2005. And, UT and Lauren Wood. Martin ranked third in Tennessee for dual-credit students receiving lottery funds this year – 337 Cox said he treats the dual-credit students just like the college students in awards totalling more than $100,000. his classroom at UT Martin. They hear the same lectures, are responsible “These students are generally very, very bright,” said for covering the same material and meeting all course requirements. Brent Cox, UT Martin instructor of history, who Cheryl Cobb, a DCHS dual-credit teacher and UT Martin alumna, is serves as the dual-credit instructor for DCHS. Cox pleased the students have taken advantage of an opportunity – or have seen thinks dual-credit courses are valuable, and they are the opportunity in having dual-credit courses available. Some of them, she a growing trend. notes, had no idea about the amount of material that is covered and the “Dual-credit ... through UT Martin provides a “seriousness” of the study in college courses. “It’s been wonderful.” unique opportunity for students and enhances the “I registered, of course, for the extra credit, and I’ll have college already curriculum for our school,” said Peggy Dodds, under my belt. I’m less intimidated about going to college now,” said DCHS principal. Danielle McBath, a junior. The course is delivered to DCHS via interactive Currently, courses are offered in English composition, algebra, pre-calculus, television. DCHS partnered with UT Martin on a agriculture, geology, foreign language, history and art. Close coordination USDA Rural Utility Services (RUS) grant which between UT Martin and high schools ensures academic quality, student provided a $100,000 “distance learning” room in services and faculty support. the high school so the students (and community) Contact the Office of Extended Campus and Continuing Education could take advantage of UT Martin courses. at 731-425-9277 or 1-888-UTM-GRAD or email [email protected] for more information. UTM

20 CAMPUS SCENE from the division of University Advancement Director of Development Jeanna Swafford

Planned giving a will tucked away someplace that is so some other place where it is protected is an important part of our fund-raising outdated, it is practically useless. In from fire and thievery. efforts at UT Martin. Planned or fact, an out-of-date will can actually 5. Does my personal representative have deferred giving is an overall concept cause more problems for your loved all needed information? After selecting a referring to making a charitable gift in ones than not having a will at all. Tax safe place to store your will, be sure to relation to your estate. It includes several laws change and the size and extent of tell your personal representative where plans such as trusts, gift annuities and your assets may have changed, as well. to find it. Imagine the frustration and retained life estates. Each of these has Updating your will allows you to take added grief by being unable to fulfill its own benefits–depending on your advantage of recent tax developments your wishes in settling your estate. In intentions–which include reducing and new techniques in estate planning. addition to informing your representative estate tax or income tax, establishing 2. Does my will still represent my needs about your will (and maybe even giving lifetime income, or providing income and wishes? Your family situation may them a key or combination to such), for your heirs. However, the simplest have changed over the years so that you you might also provide a list of way to remember your favorite charity no longer have dependents at home. accounts, assets and funeral instructions. is through a provision in your will. Perhaps your estate has grown beyond There is a sixth question you might also There have been published reports that your earlier estimates. Maybe you’ve consider: Have I included the up to 50 percent of the two million changed your mind about some of your University of Tennessee at Martin in my Americans who pass away each year do bequests. The more time that passes estate plans? If and when you do update not have valid wills. Those who don’t and the more changes that occur in your will–or maybe prepare one for the have one may not realize how important your life, the more you should consider first time–we hope you will consider it is or think they don’t own enough bringing your will “up to speed.” adding a bequest to UT Martin. There property to need a will. In actuality, the 3. Is my will still legal and valid? Have are innovative, tax-smart ways you can smaller the estate, the more quickly it you moved to a different state since use an estate gift to create a legacy, as needs to be settled, as delays can mean creating your last will? The laws may well as make a difference for our faculty increased expenses. If you are married, differ, and your old will may be invalid. and students for years to come. If you it is important that each spouse has a Perhaps you prepared your own will already made a bequest to the university, will, even when the two are essentially and missed something of vital impor- please let us know. It will help in our the same. Each document should take tance, like proper signatures. Considering long-range planning as well as ensure into account any special bequests to the importance of your last will and tes- your gift will be used as intended. other family members, such as jewelry tament, it makes good sense to have a or a personal collection. We have a good brochure that provides reputable attorney review your current For the protection of your family and will or even draft you a new one. information on wills and basic estate your assets, make sure you have a 4. Where is my will? Is it safe? Where planning. We will be glad to send will. Periodically, it’s a good idea to run do you keep the original copy of your you one free of charge. Just contact through a little checklist to make sure will? Is it safely tucked away in a fire- your last will and testament is ready to the Office of Development at proof home safe? Or is it in a file folder go. Here are some questions to ask. 731-881-7620 or email your request or an old shoebox under the bed? This to [email protected]. 1. Is my will current? This is an impor- is a precious document and should be tant question because many people have either in a bank safety deposit box or

SUMMER/FALL 2006 21 The Gift That Keeps A Roof Over Your Head Wootens’ Donation of Land Gives Rodeo Team One of the least utilized (and most flexible and simple) planned-giving Permanent “Home” vehicles for donors to consider is the retained life estate. To make such a gift, John and Mary Wooten of Dresden have spent the the donor simply deeds either a personal past 20 years contributing to the success of the residence, vacation home or farm to the rodeo program at UT Martin – recently making University of Tennessee while retaining a gift of property for the rodeo team “home.” the right to live there as long as they live. “We try to support the college,” said Wooten. The donor receives an income tax deduc- “Mainly it’s been in the name of our son, John tion based on their age and value of the Herbert. That’s the reason it came about.” land and the improvements. The asset is Wooten said his late son graduated from the removed from their estate with no University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and always liked rodeo. “When he’d come home, impact on the donor’s lifestyle. he’d go over to Martin and get acquainted with the team.” The value of both the land and the “Johnny loved the rodeo,” Mrs. Wooten added. improvements must be determined by At UT Knoxville, the Wootens’ son was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, obtaining a “qualified appraisal” in the National Block and Bridle Club and the rodeo team. He also held a national mem- accordance with IRS regulations. This bership in the International Rodeo Association. After graduation in 1976, he eventually appraisal must, by law, be obtained by became a franchised Chevrolet dealer with Wooten Chevrolet in Dresden. the donor, and not by the university. The From the first gift in 1986 in memory of their son that helped construct an agriculture donor remains responsible for property classroom at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex, to the most recent gift of taxes, insurance and maintenance as property, the couple thinks the donations are well placed. long as they occupy the premises. If In combination with state appropriations, the Wootens’ 1986 gift in memory of their circumstances force the donor to son made possible the academic section at the agricultural complex. Included is a 90- move, the property can be sold with person classroom, four offices, agriculture and mechanics bays for welding repair and the university joining in the sale with woodworking, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and indoor and outdoor equipment the donor and each sharing in the pro- wash racks. ceeds based on the donor’s age at the A bronze plaque with John Herbert Wooten’s likeness is displayed in the complex time the property is sold. marking the gift and dedication. If the retained life estate might fit your About that same time, the rodeo team qualified for national competition and members tax and estate planning needs, please approached Wooten, longtime Chevrolet dealer in Dresden, for $5,000 to help pay contact the Development Office at expenses to compete. “I told them, ‘I’ll make a deal with you. Any time you all make 731-881-7620 or [email protected] the finals, I’ll give you $5,000 to go,’ and they haven’t missed a year since,” he said, for further information. admitting that initially, he did not think it would be an annual occurrence. Later, the Wootens donated a needed bucking machine, a truck and a spreader wagon. The most recent gift evolved following the Wootens’ purchase of a farm about seven Each year, our alumni giving per- years ago. At that time, he leased the property to UT Martin for use by the rodeo centage falls short of our goal of 10 team. Last fall, he decided to pursue one of the gift programs that would allow him percent. You can help us by going to go ahead and donate the property and receive a monthly income from it. to www.utm.edu/departments/alum- “We have accumulated a few things and don’t have anyone to leave it to, except nirelations/Waystosupport.php and our daughter (Linda Sue Highers, of Madison, a graduate of the UT Health Science making a gift online. It is simple to Center and a hospital director of pharmacy),” Wooten said. do, and no gift is too small! You can designate your gift to a department, “This is a generous show of support to our campus and to the rodeo team,” said program or to general scholarships. Chancellor Nick Dunagan. “The Wootens’ support began years ago as a tribute to If you are proud of your alma mater, their son and has spanned more than 20 years. The rodeo team now has a permanent please consider giving today. home because of them.” UTM

22 22 CAMPUS SCENE SportsInformation Skyhawk Football Coach Introduces Staff

New Skyhawk Geep Wade, also an assistant coach at head football UT Chattanooga with Simpson, will coach Jason coach the Skyhawk offensive linemen. Simpson put Wade comes to UT Martin from UT the finishing Knoxville, where he was an offensive touches on his graduate assistant. coaching staff Kent Laster will coach wide receivers and The UT Martin women’s tennis team clinched early in the the Ohio Valley Conference regular season serve as the team’s recruiting coordinator. spring semester. title. The Skyhawk women were seeded No. 1 Laster and Simpson worked together at in the OVC tournament in Nashville where The assistant Texas State, plus Laster has Ohio Valley they earned a first-round bye. coaches join Conference coaching experience. the Skyhawks Will Harriger will work with the from a variety Skyhawk tight ends. Harriger joins of schools from the Skyhawks from Midwestern State the South, including East Central in Wichita Falls, Texas. UTM Community College in Mississippi, UT Chattanooga, UT Knoxville, Charleston Southern, Southern Mississippi and Midwestern State Skyhawk football coaching University in Wichita Falls, Texas. staff includes (top row) Ferrell Trimm, Shep Campbell, Chris Simpson, who was hired Dec. 21, will Boone, (bottom row) Kent coach the quarterbacks and serve as the Laster, Chris Achuff, Geep offensive coordinator. Wade, and Will Harriger. Chris Boone will serve as the team's defensive coordinator. Before coming Two Former Coaches, Three Players Elected to UT Martin, Boone was the defensive coordinator, secondary coach and to Hall of Fame recruiting coordinator at East Central Former UT Martin head football coach Harris, from Gary, Ind., played from Community College in Decatur, Miss. Don McLeary and former football player 1996-1999. She was named to the All- Ferrell Trimm will be the special teams Johnny Wright will be inducted into the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman Team, coordinator and coach the safeties. university’s Hall of Fame during the earned All-OVC two consecutive seasons Trimm served as a defensive graduate Letterwinners Breakfast and homecoming and was named the 1999 OVC Player of assistant last season at Southern activities, Oct. 28. the Year. Mississippi. Also being inducted into the Hall of Heath, from Mayfield, Ky., played softball Chris Achuff will coach the Skyhawk Fame will be former women’s basketball for two seasons (1995 and 1996) at UT defensive line. Last season, Achuff player Zabrina Harris, former softball Martin. She currently holds the school coached the defensive line at Charleston player Janeé Heath and former wrestling record for highest slugging percentage Southern. coach Richard (Bud) Reiselt. (.630). She is among the top 10 in UT Martin history in six statistical categories. Shep Campbell will coach the Skyhawk McLeary served as the head football coach cornerbacks. Campbell comes to the from 1986-96, and is the university’s Reiselt started the wrestling program at Skyhawks from UT Knoxville where third all-time winningest coach. He led UT Martin in 1969 and coached the he worked with the Volunteer defensive the 1988 team to the Gulf South team from 1969-1973 and from 1974- backs last season. Conference Championship and the 75. He coached the wrestling team’s first NCAA Division II Quarterfinals. Hall of Fame inductee, Bruce Boggs, Wright, from Honea Path, S.C., played who qualified to represent UT Martin For accurate, up-to-date sports information, go to football at UT Martin from 1970-74. in the NCAA Division II National www.utmsports.com He was a four-year starter at offensive Championship. UTM tackle. He earned All-Gulf South SUMMER/FALL 2006 23 Conference team honors in 1974. Athletes of the Year Named Rodeo

Skyhawk senior men’s basketball player Jared Newson Team (top, left) and senior women’s soccer player Lindsey Shines Tilk (bottom, left) were named athletes of the year recently at the senior banquet sponsored by the The Skyhawk Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Office of men’s rodeo Alumni Relations. team finished Newson was one of 64 college seniors invited to sixth in the participate in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. nation in the The 6-5 forward from Belleville, Ill., also earned first- College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, team, All-Ohio Valley Conference honors for the Wyo. This is the best finish for UT Martin Skyhawks this past season. since 1998. He averaged 18.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. “I am extremely proud of the team,” Coach He finished his three-year tenure at UT Martin with John Luthi said. “We will use this sixth-place 1,347 points and is the university's third all-time finish as momentum for next season.” leading scorer. Jeff Fuehring, a senior from Michigan, Tilk, who served as the Skyhawks’ co-captain, was finished third in the nation in the bareback named the team’s Most Valuable Player this season. The riding competition. 5-6 defender from Edmond, Okla., started and played Sophomore Ty Atchison finished second in in all 19 matches last season. She also scored three goals the nation in the saddle bronc. UTM and had one assist for a total of seven points. Tilk was a four-year defensive starter for the Skyhawks, and she started and played in 73 consecutive matches Starting this year, all OVC schools will video-stream without missing a single match in four years. UTM all home football, men's and women's basketball games. The premium Skyhawk Football Player Earns Academic site will be ovc- sports.tv, and All-America Honor the first stream is complimentary. Skyhawk senior football player Chad other UT Martin athletes, Mary Kate The first broadcast McMahan (below) was named to the Long (women's basketball) and Dave will be available July 25 for the OVC Football 2005 ESPN the Magazine Academic Clark (rifle), have ever received first-team Media Day. To access ovcsports.tv, go to All-America Team, as selected by the Academic-All America honors. ovcsports.com for more information. College Sports Information Directors McMahan, a defensive back, played in Stay up-to-date with the OVC Association. 10 games last season and recorded 71 on ovcsports.tv. McMahan, who graduated in May with total tackles and 54 solo tackles. a degree in biology, is the first UT McMahan was also selected as one of six Martin athlete since 1990 to receive the individuals to receive the Ohio Valley prestigious academic honor. Only two Conference prestigious Scholar-Athlete Award for 2005-06. The award is the highest individual honor that can be To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a earned by OVC student-athletes. varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a Individuals are selected for the Academic cumulative grade-point average of 3.20 on All-America team through voting by a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore CoSIDA, the College Sports Information athletic and academic standings at his or Directors of America, a 2,000-member her current institution and be nominated organization consisting of sports public by his or her sports information director. UTM relations professionals for colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. 24 CAMPUS SCENE www.utmsports.com Alumni Relations The Real Deal

A day in the life of a UT Martin Alumni Director… Director of Alumni Relations Charley Deal

As I watched the graduates dance was laughing at you. I will share with My feeling when I walked across the across the stage during the May you my thoughts and memories: stage: I did it! Oh no, I did it? What Commencement program, I started to First class: Biology 110 with Dr. am I going to do now? reflect on my very own graduation, Randy Cates (which was so thought We each have our own story and our what now seems to be an eternity ago. provoking, I took it in spring, too!). own memories. I invite you back to So, join me in this quick little exercise campus during Homecoming 2006 to (please do not try this while driving). First Building: Austin Peay Hall D144 on the left side. My roommate is now a share your memories with others. Take Close your eyes and try to remember a minute to visit our Web site and your very first day on campus. Do you news producer for WPSD-TV in Paducah, Ky. answer our Homecoming 2006 survey recall your first class? What building that has just two questions: you lived in or took your first class in? How much books cost: Don’t know How much the books cost? the exact cost, but it seemed high to 1. Who was your favorite teacher? Now, fast forward to your last day on me! I think Jerry Carpenter made 2. What is the one thing you wish you this great campus. What was your last millions for the university. could do at homecoming? class? Who was your favorite teacher? My last class: Management 340 Until next year, take care and keep say- What was your feeling when you My favorite teacher: Several come to ing great things about your alma mater, walked across the stage and received mind, but Dorotha Norton stands out the University of Tennessee at Martin! your diploma? You can open your eyes because of the care and compassion she now, and we will pretend that no one showed when my father passed away.

Golden Grad Reunion: Aug. 11 and 12, 2006 Outstanding Teacher Nomination The University of Tennessee at Martin proudly welcomes the Class of 1956 into the Golden Grads. All members of the If you would like to nominate a teacher for Golden Grads are invited back to enjoy this very special the UT National Alumni Association reunion. More details will be sent closer to reunion time. Outstanding Teacher Award, please submit the following to the Office of Alumni Relations, 314 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238. Please include: 1. Teacher’s Name. 2. Why he/she should be considered.

SUMMER/FALL 2006 25 The Grand Finale and Senior Walk Are Times For “Goodbye and Good Luck” UT Martin celebrated the accomplishments of its spring and summer graduates at the second Grand Finale Celebration and Senior Walk, hosted in the Quad. More than 408 graduates took the opportunity to say good- bye to classmates, faculty and staff. The event offered door prizes, food and entertainment and was hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Division of Student On their way to graduation practice, graduating students Affairs. walk through the Quad amidst the cheering of faculty and staff (above and top, right). (Immediate right) UT Martin students on graduation day. Thank you, Alumni Council The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the following volunteer alumni leaders for their time and talent in guiding alumni work for UT Martin. A very sincere “thank you” goes to Betsy Brasher ('98) for her work serving as president last year and a big “thank you” to Michael Bobo ('91 ) for serving as this year's president. Also, congratulations to Ray Pollard ('61) for being selected chair of the past presidents of the UT Martin Alumni Council. If you are interested in serving on the UT Martin Alumni Council, please visit the alumni Web site at www.utmforever.com.

President College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Dr. Michael Bobo, Murray, Ky. Dr. John Beasley, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Dr. Susan Lowery, Martin, Tenn. Vice President Mr. Chad Stewart, Dyersburg, Tenn. Mr. Tim Taylor, Dyersburg, Tenn. College of Humanities and Fine Arts Immediate Past President of the UT Martin Alumni Council Mr. Johnny Thomas, Nashville, Tenn. Ms. Betsy Brasher, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Matt Crouch, Atlanta, Ga. Chair of UT Martin Alumni Council Past Presidents Mr. Jimmy Settle, Dover, Tenn. Mr. Ray Pollard, Woodbridge, Va. Representative At Large College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Mr. Joseph Brasher, Milan, Tenn. Mr. Eric Maupin, Dyersburg, Tenn. Mr. Alan Chase, Murray, Ky. Mr. Hadley Malone, Union City, Tenn. Mr. Paul Hutcherson, Dresden, Tenn. College of Business and Public Affairs Mrs. Jean Watson Phebus, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Jimmy Mounce, Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Jason Rushing, Parsons, Tenn. Mr. Brad Winstead, Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Tim Taylor, Dyersburg, Tenn. Mr. John Wright, McKenzie, Tenn. SGA President College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Mr. James Orr, Whiteville, Tenn. Mrs. Jerrian Moody Ellington, Memphis, Tenn. UAC President Mr. Tim Rogers, Lexington, Tenn. Mr. Joshua Jones, Hampshire, Tenn.

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SUMMER/FALL 2006 27 AlumNotesNotes Ramsey Quinn (’75), who has 1965 1973 retired, have one son, Bryan, 32, Durwood G. Moore, (’65) is an Rickie H. Lowe (‘73) is a certified and live in Conway, Ark. Email: attorney and general sessions public accountant with [email protected] court judge in Dickson, Tenn. Weatherspoon/Lowe/Wallace, He and wife, Nancye Jo Travis CPA. He and wife, Marilyn, live Lizabeth Ann Wyant (’75) has Moore (’59), who is retired, live in Clarksville, Tenn. They have retired as a registered nurse in in Dickson and have three chil- two children: Matthew, 31; and intensive care. She is serving on a dren: Rusty, 46; Johnny, 42; and Christina, 18. Email: rick@ two-year service church mission Jody, 30. Email: omanodelake@ wlwcpa.net trip in Arizona. She also sponsors aol.com and [email protected] a nursing and history scholarship 1974 at UT Martin in honor of her Gladys Evelyn Marshall parents. Email: lizabethwyant Ole Miss head rifle coach Valerie 1971 McGowan (‘74) is an office @cox.net Larry Burris (’71) and his wife, Boothe (‘96) was named the manager for Value Acquisition Betty Burris (’70), own Lake national coach of the year by Fund in Memphis, where she Pointe Advertising and live in the Collegiate Rifle Coaches and her husband, Otis, live. 1976 Blountville, Tenn. They have two Charles I. McCraw (’76) is Association. children: LeAnne, 35; and Email: [email protected] regional president of First Brantley, 26. Email: lburriss@ Tennessee Bank. He and wife, "I was absolutely stunned," said lakepointeadvertising.com 1975 Beverly, live in Germantown, Boothe, who is the only head Thomas Robert Griffin (’75) is Tenn., and have two children: coach in Ole Miss rifle history. "It Frances Elizabeth (Beth) a history teacher at Arkansas Elizabeth, 21; and John, 15. is a great honor to be recognized Garvin (’71) is a homemaker and School for Mathematics, Email: [email protected] by your peers. Normally, awards does volunteer work. She and like this go to the national cham- Sciences, and the Arts. He and Jason (Jay) Bryan Williams (’76) husband, Robert, live in Lilburn, wife, Jeanne, live in Hot Springs, pion. To have your peers honor Ga. They have three children: is in computer software sales your work is very special to me." Ark. Email: griffin38122@ with QS/1 Data Systems, where Amanda, 22; Robert Jr., 20; and yahoo.com Kathryn, 17. Email: beth_garvin@ he received a five-year service A native of Livingston, Tenn., bellsouth.net Anita Richardson Livengood award as national sales manager Boothe was a collegiate shooter (’75) has retired after teaching in 2005. He and wife, Jenny, live at UT Martin from 1992 to 1996. 1972 first grade for 30 years at Linden in Franklin, Tenn. They have She won the Tennessee State Ronald O. Bogle (’72) and wife, Elementary School. She and three children: Bryan, 23; Patty, Smallbore title in 1994 and cap- Phyllis, live in Cullman, Ala. husband, Ricky, live in Linden 20; and Thomas, 17. Email: tured four Tennessee State Air Email: [email protected] and have two children: Graig, 29; [email protected] Rifle championships from 1993 and Jessica, 23. to 1996. Boothe also competed in the Junior Olympics on four Vic Quinn (‘75) is an insurance 1977 different occasions. agent with Farmers Insurance Kenneth Michael Draffin (’77) Group. He and wife, Cathy is a national sales agent for Langston. He also started Hearts for Adoption, an educational and support ministry for those in the adoption process. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Tasha Blakney (‘96) is co-found- Germantown, Tenn. They have 1978 ing member and partner of Myra Bullard Gideon (’78) is three children: Lauren, 19; Reed, Eldridge and Blakney, P.C. in currently working on her master’s 16; and Cordine, 8. Email: Knoxville, Tenn. She serves on degree in counseling and is a [email protected] the Board of Governors for the graduate assistant at Midwestern Tennessee Trial Lawyers Paul Leenaarts (’77) is the State University. She and her hus- Association, is a member of the manager of global product sup- band, Mark, live in Iowa Park, House of Delegates for the Tennessee Bar Association, is on the port for Aviation Tires. His wife, Texas, with their two children: board of the Knoxville Barristers and the Tennessee Bar Winnie Wright Leenaarts (’73), Stephanie, 24; and James, 21. Association’s Young Lawyers Division, and was recently elected is a floral design consultant for Email: [email protected] to serve as a member of Tennessee’s delegation in the American her own company, Winnie Antoinette Cortese Gygi (’78) is Bar Association House of Delegates. She was honored as one of Leenaarts, WIFD. They live in an accountant for Jackson Hewitt. three Knoxville attorneys to receive the 2005 Knoxville Bar Akron, Ohio, and have one son: She lives in Huntington, W.Va., Association President’s Award for service to the bar association Jason, 30. Email: paul_leenaarts and has two children: Donald, 25; and community. @goodyear.com and Tammy, 23. Email: tcgygi@ aol.com 28 CAMPUS SCENE John T. Harris (’63) of Lenior City Elissa Hart Middleton (’78) is a William Martin Fisher (’87) is was presented the 2005 GIS counselor for Monroe County manager of recorded media Champion Award by the Schools and E.E. Pickle Funeral collections for The Center for Tennessee Geographic Information Home. She and her husband, Popular Music. He and his wife, Council at the annual conference Dean, live in Amory, Miss. They Bethanne, live in Nashville, Tenn. earlier this year. The award was have one child: Deana, 21. Email: Email: [email protected] given to Harris for dedicated [email protected] service to the TNGIC. Harris was 1988 the principal organizer in 1992 1979 Timothy Ross Davis (’88) is and served as the first president in Vickie Armstrong Ferrell employed at Goodyear Tire and 1993. Harris retired after a 35-year Washburn (’79) is an assistant Rubber Co., Inc. He is married career with the United States credit manager for Acme Brick/ to Jana Freeland Davis (’87), Department of Agriculture in 1997. Edmonds Materials. She and her who is a homemaker. They have husband, Danny, live in Memphis, three children: Barrett, 9; Parker, Tenn. They have three children: 8; and Grayson, 2. They live in David, 32; Eric, 15; and Matthew, Danville, Va. Email: vavols04 12. Email: vickiewashburn57 @aol.com taxpayer services representative for the Tennessee Department of @wmconnect.com Brian Allen Jones (’88) is a 1990Yusuke Aoki (’90) is a consultant Revenue. They live in Trenton, teacher and coach for Decatur and developer for Mediaware Tenn., with their three children: 1980 County Riverside High School. Craftory. He and his wife live in Randall Houston Brown (’80) Caleb, 10; Jacob, 6; and Josi, 2. He and his wife, Melissa, live in Tokyo, Japan. Email: aoki.yusuke is an executive vice president Email: [email protected] Parsons, Tenn., with their three @nifty.ne.jp and chief financial officer for children: Jeremy, 15; J.E.B., 12; Spencer Alex Haley (’91) is an Education Realty Trust, Inc. He is Chris A. Carrigan (’90) is a police and Brady, 8. Email: jonesb2@ oral surgeon in practice with Drs. married to Angela Joy Brown officer for the Raleigh Police k12tn.net Cooper, Provence, and Haley P.C. (’82). They live in Collierville, Department. He and his wife, He and his wife, Meg, live in Tenn., with their two children: Jerry McDaniel (’88) has retired Bonita, live in Raleigh, N.C. They Nashville, Tenn., with their three Houston, 18; and Natalie, 13. from the military and owns have two children: Gunnar, 7; children: Matthew, 6; Luke, 4; and Email: [email protected] Oma’s Antik Haus. He and his and Cody, 2. Email: chris_carrigan Mary, 1. Email: maduska@ wife, Laura, live in Clarksburg, @bellsouth.net Frederick L. Lucas (’80) is a Tenn. They have three children: bellsouth.net special education teacher at the Tonia Regina Smith Johnson Brad, 28; Jeremy, 23; and Sue, 22. Beverly Hanks Stephens (’91) is McDowell Center. He lives in (’90) is a counselor for the Email: [email protected] a certified public accountant for Dyersburg, Tenn. Email: Shelby County Government Alexander Thompson Arnold, [email protected] Nina Katherine Sublette (’88) Pretrial Services. She lives in PLLC. She and her husband, is a lecturer for the Centers for Cordova, Tenn., and has one Eugene, live in Dyer, Tenn., and Disease Control and Prevention child: Malondria, 11. Email: have one son: Sean, 16. Email: 1981John Summers Spurlock (’81) is Global AIDS Program in [email protected] [email protected] a vice president for Pinnacle collaboration with Guyana One. He is married to Julie Ministry of Health. She also 1991 Hughes Spurlock (’81), who is works with the Prevention of Alfred Lee Bowling (’91) owns 1992 an elementary school teacher for Maternal-Fetal HIV Transmission his own business: On Doody, a Marcus Mitchell (’92) is a banker the Conejo Valley Unified School in Georgetown and Guyana, pet waste removal service. He for MBNA America. He and his District. They live in Thousand South America. Nina resides in and his wife, Katherine, live in wife, Leslie, live in New Castle, Del. Oaks, Calif. Email: jss15@ Memphis, Tenn. Email: Cordova, Tenn. Email: They have one child: Christian, 1. hotmail.com [email protected] [email protected] Email: marcus.mitchell@ mbna.com Scott Anthony Eagen (’81) is a Keith Byrd (’91) is a photographer lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Donna1989 Davis (’89) is the chief and editor for RIVR Media. He is married to Judith Kane Byrd 1993 Army. He married Patricia Lyn financial officer and CPA for Angie Pickens Dorwin (’93) is (’90), who is vice president of Eagen (’81). They live in West Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, a physical therapist at Fort project services and public rela- Point, N.Y., with their two children: LLC. She and her husband, Sanders Medical Center. She tions for TBC Solutions, Inc. They Andrew, 21; and Thomas, 18. Robert, live in New Albany, and her husband, Patrick, live in live in Knoxville with their two Email: [email protected] Ohio, and have one child: Sevierville, Tenn., and have one children: Spenser, 5; and Parker, Ashlyn, 1 month. Email: child: Eli, 20 months. Email: 3. Email: tnfanbyrd@ yahoo.com 1987 [email protected] [email protected] Monib Abdo (’87) is a sales Mark Allen Greene (’91) is a manager for Sat Path Middle East, Robert B. Lanigan (’89) is a forestry supervisor for Gibson Inc. He has two children: Soraida, sales manager for Future Brands Electric Membership Corp. He is 18; and Samah, 15. Email: msab- LLC. He resides in Bloomingdale, married to Bethany Louise [email protected] Ill., and has one child: Sydnie, 7. Email: bob.lanigan@ Smith Greene (’99), who is a futurebrandsllc.com SUMMER/FALL 2006 29 Caryn Capers Hanna (’93) is a Michael L. Mohler (’94) recently Rachel Knight (’96) is a teacher Marla Pinkley Keeley (’97) is a self-employed account manager. earned a doctorate in medicinal for Orange County Schools and high school family and consumer She and her husband, Christopher, chemistry and is now a research was awarded Teacher of the Year sciences teacher. She and her live in Webster, N.Y. Email: scientist and legal liaison for GTx, for 2006. She lives in Orlando, husband, Michael, live in [email protected] Inc. The Men’s Health Biotech. He Fla. Email: [email protected] Lakeland, Tenn., and have is married to Heather A. Pratt one child: Abby, 9. Email: Carol Ratliff Minton (’93) (’93), who is a veterinarian. They [email protected] practices optometry at the Milan 1997 live in Memphis, Tenn. Email: Shandra Noel Blackwell (’97) Eye Clinic. She and her husband, Michael B. Roane (’97) is a [email protected] founded Shea-Noel Interiors, Adam, have two children: Nathan, farmer and is a partner in Kelley Inc. in 2005 and is the principal 3; and Courtney, 2 months. Brant Taylor Smith (’94) is a Enterprises, a family farming designer. She returned to the biology teacher at Clarksville operation. His wife, Leslie Kelley Charles B. Watkins (’93) is a UT Martin campus in spring High School in Montgomery Roane (’98), is an office manager senior instructor for New semester 2005 to teach the County and was a recent for Burlison Gin Co., Inc. They Horizons Computer Learning senior-level interior design recipient of the Green Apple live in Burlison, Tenn., with their Center. He and his wife, Civil course Commercial Interior award for the 2005-06 school two children: Jake, 5; and Sophie, Miller Watkins (’94), also own Design Studio. Her husband, year. He and his wife, Christina, 2. Email: [email protected] their own business: 3 Jewels and Robert Lee Blackwell (’97), is a live in Adams, Tenn., with their Associates. They live in Memphis, developer for Accredo Health. Ryan Roy (‘97) will complete his two children: Taylor, 3; and Tenn., with their seven children: They live in Lakeland, Tenn., and residency in obstetrics and gyne- Garrett, 17 months. Email: Diondria, 18; Adarian, 13; Charles, have one child: Trace, 3. Email: cology at the UT Health Science [email protected] 11; Solomon, 5; Justice, 4; Emeth, [email protected] or Center. He will join the Woman’s 2; and Chayil, 5 months. Email: [email protected] Clinic, PA in Jackson, Tenn. Ryan [email protected] 1995 and his wife, Molly, have one Marion Lisa Fryer (’95) is a LaShone child, Julia Caroline, born Dec. 15, Melissa Holland Wilson (’93) is teacher for the Shelby County Brown (’97) is 2005. Email: [email protected] an administrative assistant in School System. She lives in a medical water technologies for Buckman Cordova, Tenn., and has one social worker Laboratories, Inc. She and her child: Kimel, 18. Email: for Satellite 1998 husband, John, live in Millington, [email protected] Health Care Keisha Brooks (’98) is an Tenn., with their child: Sarah, 7. instructor of clinical laboratory Tiffany Shea Townsend and is work- Email: [email protected] sciences at the UT Health Johnson (’95) is a high school ing toward licensure in Science Center. Email: teacher at South Side High kbrook13@ utmem.edu 1994 School. She and her husband, counseling. Gloria Coffman Brien (’94) is Allen, live in Selmer, Tenn., with His wife, Jennifer Wilson Brown Chad Allen Hailey (’98) received a registered dietitian at the their two children: Tyler, 6; and (’01), is a seventh grade teacher a human resources certificate Regional Hospital of Jackson. Her William, 18 months. Email: at Rio Calaveras. They live in and is a human resources husband, Buddy Brien (’94), is a [email protected] Modesto, Calif. Email: lashoneb manager for UPS. He lives wildlife law enforcement agent @hotmail.com or himsbrown@ in Antioch, Tenn. Email: for Tennessee Wildlife Resources Tricia C. Satkowski (’95) is the hotmail.com [email protected] Agency. They live in Milan, Tenn., assistant dean for administration with their child: Kayla, 1. Email: at the College of Nursing at the Tara Opfer Johnson Drennon Kristi Long Hazlewood (’98) [email protected] University of Arkansas for (’97) is the owner of Drennon is a certified pediatric nurse Medical Sciences. She lives in Construction and Consulting, Inc. practionioner for Dr. Daniel D. Derrel D. Denton (’94) is a Sherwood, Ark., and has one She and her husband, Roy, live in Sumrok. She and her husband, juvenile probation officer for daughter: Jenna, 16 months. Fairbanks, Alaska, with their two Jody, live in Martin, Tenn., with Montgomery County. He and his Email: [email protected] children: Paige, 10; and Royce, 5. their three children: Bretton, 9; wife, Ashley, live in Clarksville, Email: [email protected] Jordan, 7; and Anna, 4. Email: Tenn. They have one child, Mellisa K. Howell Wagner (’95) [email protected] Destiny. Email: DDDenton@ is a marketing specialist and Mark Edward Joyner (’97) is a montgomerycountytn.org proposal writer for Jacobs stockbroker for US Bancorp Julie Amanda Johnson (’98) is a Sverdrup. She lives in Tullahoma, Investments, Inc. He recently sales representative for Sloan’s Julie Sensing Escue (’94) is a Tenn. Email: TNYellowDog@ was named one of the 50 most Motorcycle and ATV Supercenter kindergarten teacher at Stuart bellsouth.net valuable players in the industry and lives in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Burns Elementary School in in Bank Investment Consultant Email: [email protected] Dickson County. She and her Magazine. Mark and his wife, husband, David, live in Cumber- Kent Landers (’98) was named 1996Jeffery Trey Halterman (’96) is Kathryn, live in Paducah, Ky., and land Furnace, Tenn., with their to the UT Martin chapter of the a special agent for the FBI and is have one child: Alexandria, 5 son: Grant, 2. Email: jescue@ Public Relations Student Society assigned to the Washington Field months. Email: mark.joyner@ dcbe.org of America (PRSSA) Hall of Fame. Office. He lives in Alexandria, Va. usbank.com Email: [email protected]

30 CAMPUS SCENE The announcement was made Sara Maria Houseworth McVay March 30 at the university’s (’00) is a homemaker. Her AGR Hall Of Fame Communications Career Day 2006, husband, Joel Ray McVay (’99), sponsored by the Department of is research technician for the U.S. Welcomes Bob Duck Communications. Landers, a mem- Army. They live in Maryland and Dr. Bob Duck’s long association with the ber of the national PRSSA Hall of have one child: Natalie, 27 Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity is being hon- Fame, is general manager of cor- months, and are expecting anoth- ored in a major way. The UT Martin profes- porate communications for Delta er this summer. Email: sor emeritus of agronomy will receive the Air Lines. Before the UT Martin [email protected] or fraternity’s highest honor as he is inducted honor, he was awarded his APR [email protected] into the organization’s Hall of Fame, Aug. 15, (Accredited in Public Relations) Lea Katherine Bayer Reichow at the fraternity’s national convention in certification by the Public (’00) is an assistant project Breckenridge, Colo. Relations Society of America – manager for Lennar. She and Georgia Chapter, Feb. 17, during Founded in 1904 as a social-professional fraternity of agricultural her husband, Jamey, live in the chapter’s monthly meeting in students, Alpha Gamma Rho now has 66 chapters and 60,000 mem- Phoenix, Ariz. Email: Atlanta. bers in 50 states and 54 countries. Duck joins three other inductees [email protected] Joshua Sykes (’98) is co-owner this year, bringing the total to only 49 who have been honored with Linda Rebeca DeBoard Seitz of the advertising agency, Blue Hall of Fame membership. (’00) is a president and publicist August LLC. Blue August has for Glass Road Public Relations. Philip Josephson, the national fraternity’s executive director, in opened a second office in Tampa, She and her husband, Charles, announcing Duck’s selection said, “Bobby has contributed a great Fla., and recently won three live in Nashville, Tenn., and have deal to the university system, development of agriculture learning National Diamond awards for its one child: Anderson, 1. Email: and Alpha Gamma Rho. work in the credit union industry. [email protected] He and his wife, Tracey, live in “Serving as a chapter adviser, and through chapter and national Medina, Tenn., and have one volunteer positions, he has greatly influenced undergraduate and child: Sophia, 3. Email: josh@ alumni members alike. Bobby stands tall as a brother who is a true 2001Daniel Doss (’01) is a worship blueaugust.com leader for Grace Community gentleman and tremendous example for all to emulate.” Church and was recently featured Duck was born in 1939 in Reagan, Tenn. In 1966, he became a char- 1999 in Worship Leader Magazine. His Joshua Hammond (’99) is a ter member of UT Martin’s Alpha Upsilon Chapter. Duck was one of wife, Emily Doss (’01), is a business owner and pharmaceuti- the “Founding 20” of the chapter’s student group that organized the physical education teacher at cal sales representative for colony for the Alpha Upsilon Chapter. Kenwood Elementary School. Danofi-Aventis and Harvey’s They live in Clarksville, Tenn. "This recognition came as quite a surprise, and I appreciate it very Gym. He and his wife, Jennifer, Email: [email protected] much,” Duck said. “My years of association with Alpha Gamma Rho live in Columbia, Tenn., with their have provided opportunities to work with outstanding students and two children: Kinsley, 8; and Jaimie Joclyn Hemby (’01) is an alumni at the local, regional and national levels, and I treasure the Maddox, 18 months. Email: accountant for Block USA. She experiences." [email protected] lives in Sylacauga, Ala., with her three children: Leslie, 4; Kaylee, 2; He received his bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1961, master’s Richard Graig Livengood (’99) is and Dalton, 5 months. Email: a park ranger for O’Leno State degree in agronomy in 1963, and doctorate in agronomy in 1964. [email protected] Park. He and his wife, Courtney, His service at UT Martin included the positions of assistant dean for live in Lake City, Fla. Rachael Hernandez (‘01) lives the college of agriculture, assistant professor, associate professor in Hermitage, Tenn., and was pro- and professor. In 1997, he received the UT National Alumni Lauren Valle Tomas (’99) is a moted to marketing manager for Association Distinguished Service Professor Award, the first faculty homemaker and independent Doane Pet Care, the largest manu- member in the college of agriculture to receive the award. distributor for Premier Designs facturer of private-label pet food Jewelry. She and her husband, Duck served as the adviser for Alpha Upsilon Chapter from 1966 to in the world. She works with the Joel, live in Brentwood, Tenn., 1971 and from 1987 to 1999. He was a workshop facilitator for five farm, feed and grocery channels. and have one child: Hannah, 6 leadership seminars, chairman of the workshop “Rituals and Email: Rhernandz@ months. Email: sra_tomas@ Values” at the 1994 national convention, and workshop facilitator at doanepetcare.com yahoo.com the 1996 and 1998 national conventions. He also served as a mem- Michael Wayne Reed (’01) is a ber of the national task forces on the Revision of the Ritual, Liability 2000 structural engineer for K & S Insurance and Improvement of Leadership Seminars. Besides his Amanda Rachel Pardue Erwin Engineering. His wife, Tammy current fraternity honor, he is an AGR Brother of the Century award (’00) is a UT extension agent. She Renae Pennington Reed (’98), is recipient, and he received the Outstanding Chapter Adviser award and her husband, Joe, live in an ophthalmic technician for in 1990, 1994 and 1998. Dyersburg, Tenn., and have one Clarksville Ophthalmology. They child: Caleigh, 5. Email: live in Clarksville, Tenn. Email: He and his wife, Barbara, reside in Martin. Their daughter, Leigh [email protected] [email protected] Anne, is a University of Memphis faculty member.

SUMMER/FALL 2006 31 Bradley Eric Scott (’01) is the Educators Association. She Email: christopherwilson1979@ designer for Pictsweet Frozen Midwest regional sales manager and her husband, Aaron, live yahoo.com Foods at their corporate head- for Arvin Meritor, Inc. Light in Somerset, Ky. Email: quarters. She was named 2005 Vehicle Aftermarket division. He [email protected] 2003 volunteer of the year by the lives in Dublin, Ohio. Email: Rachel Hope Baker (’03) is Jackson Road Runners, completed Teri Jolanda Tolley Kapp (’02) [email protected] tourism director for Hardin the Nashville Marathon and is a speech therapist for County Convention and Visitors is owner of a part-time design Henderson County Schools and Bureau and lives in Savannah, business. Email: stephanie@ is finishing her master’s degree Blanche2002 Allen (’02) is a Tenn. Email: rachelhopebaker rainesdesign.com in speech pathology. She and publications coordinator for R.H. @hotmail.com her husband, C.J., live in Darden, Donica Reneé Tate (‘03) is Boyd Publishing. Blanche was Tenn., and have one child: C.K., Bradley Boals (’03) is a working toward her master’s awarded the Communications 8 months. Email: ck5mom@ manufacturing engineer for degree in professional counseling. Honorable Mention Award and yahoo.com Nordyne, Inc. His wife, April She is a child protective services also was recognized in Kentucky Laney Boals (’06), is an investigator for the State of with an Honorable Citation. Ginger Lowe Lyle (’02) is a administrative assistant at UT Georgia and has one child: Email: [email protected] registered nurse at Gateway Martin. Email: [email protected] Kennedi’ Loury, 19 months. Medical Center. Her husband, Kevin Watson Barron (‘02) was Email: [email protected] Jarrod Lyle (’99), is a wet lead for Lia Jo Fisher (’03) is an awarded District Rotarian of the Standard Gypsum. They live in advertising sales assistant for Trent Jim Theriac (’03) graduated Year at the Rotary International Erin, Tenn., and have two children: Food Network and Fine Living from law school in May 2006. He District 6760 annual conference Caeley, 2; and Colin, 3 months. Network. She lives in New lives in Jacksonville, Fla. Email: held in Jackson, Tenn. He is the Email: [email protected] York, N.Y. Email: liajofisher@ [email protected] Jackson Rotary Club’s assistant yahoo.com secretary and public relations Laura Miller Mobley (’02) is a Michael Joseph Hendricks chair, the district 6760 member- homemaker for her family. Her T2004ommy Allmon (’04) is an (’03) is an assistant golf course ship development chair and edi- husband, Michael Andrew assistant department manager for superintendent at The Farm tor of its enewsletter, The Rotary Mobley (’00), is an assistant unit First Citizens Insurance and also and lives in Dalton, Ga. Email: BLAST! Kevin was selected from operator for Tennessee Valley serves as a diplomat for the [email protected] among the nearly 3,700 Rotarians Authority. They live in Dickson, Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber from Middle and Tenn., and have one child: Anna, David McElveen (’03) is the of Commerce. He lives in Dyers- West Tennessee. Email: 1, and are expecting another. director of business development burg, Tenn. Email: tommy.allmon [email protected]. Email: [email protected] or for CookingSpot.com. His wife, @whiteandassociates.net [email protected] Tiffany McElveen (’03), works Bethany Paschall Coffey (’02) Elizabeth Cherié McClain for News Channel 3. The live in is the band director for Southern Christopher Andrew Wilson Philipps (’04) is a second grade Germantown, Tenn. Email: Pulaski Middle School and was (’02) is an attorney for the teacher for Pamlico County [email protected] recently elected president of Tennessee Court of Appeals. Schools. She and her husband, Lake Cumberland Music He lives in Jackson, Tenn. Brad Nelson (’03) is a com- Jason, live in New Bern, N.C. mercial banker Email: cherie6737@ aol.com for Bancorp Melissa Clair French Ridgeway South. He is (’04) is employed married to by the Henry County School Julie Nelson System and is starting to work on (’03), who is an her master’s degree in school advertising counseling. Her husband, John executive for Penn Ridgeway (’03), works for The the State of Tennessee. They live Tennessean. in Paris, Tenn., with their two chil- They live in dren: Walker, 6; and Jackson, Thompson 15 months. Email: clair_french Station, @yahoo.com or johnpenn_99 Tenn. Email: @yahoo.com brad.nelson@ The April issue of Southern Living featured the David Johnson bxs.com Jill Ann White Whittaker (’04) Chorus. Members of the chorus include Dr. Robert Nanney is an engineer for the U.S. Navy. Stephanie (’81, ’88), chair & assoc. prof., Department of She and her husband, Blake, live Nicole Raines Communications; Lana A. Ferrell (’81), principal secretary, in Virginia Beach, Va. Email: (‘03) lives in Department of Chemistry; Gail H. Quinton (’79), Gleason [email protected] school teacher; Keith A. Kemp (’81), a CPA in Dresden; Thomas Bells, Tenn., L. Reavis (’81) of Dresden; Thomas L. Moore, Jr. (’76), Weakley and is a graphic County general sessions judge; Stanley W. Johnson (’73), Department of Children’s Services, Dresden; and David A. Johnson (‘78).

32 CAMPUS SCENE 2005 The Right Call Kristin Danette Diviney Burnette (’05) is a teacher and is married to James Michael Burnette (’05). Jerry Carpenter (’66) about officials, administrators, coaches, fans.” They live in Martin, Tenn., and makes the right calls He counts 44 officials who are in the TSSAA have one child: Peyton, 18 months. when he officiates Hall of Fame, and he’s either officiated with 34 Email: [email protected] middle school and of them or joined them in clinics or camps. Sarah Daws (’05) is interrelated high school athletics. So, he says with much pride that, “ … I’ve special education teacher and Now, the right call been very fortunate to be a part of a big frater- assistant softball coach for Mill was made for him as nity, and that’s the thing I draw most from Creek High School. She lives in the 38-year veteran official was inducted officiating.” Lawrenceville, Ga. Email: March 18 into the TSSAA Hall of Fame. The Sports officials can tell many stories, some of [email protected] Hall of Fame began in 1982, with Carpenter which don’t make for the best memories. Megan Elizabeth Thomas Hatchett joining the largest class of inductees to enter. However, he can’t help but smile as he remem- (’05) is a pre-kindergarten teacher Carpenter’s TSSAA football resume includes bers a game involving Sammy Fisher, longtime for Dyer County Schools. Her 51 state playoff games, six state finals and 16 Lexington (Tenn.) High School basketball husband, Steven Dwayne Hatchett bowl games. In basketball, he has officiated coach, whom he describes as “one of the good (’00), is a lawn specialist for Tru- district and regional tournaments for 35 years high school coaches, one of the characters of Green Chem Lawn, but is currently serving in Iraq with the Union City and also worked seven state tournaments and the game.” Tennessee National Guard. They 30 sub-state contests. His TSSAA Hall of Fame Jerry was officiating a regional tournament in live in Dyersburg, Tenn. Email: induction is not the first honor he’s received Jackson. Coach Fisher’s Lexington team was [email protected] or from the organization. In 1998, he received a winning the game, and as the game was near- [email protected] Distinguished Service Award, and, in 2000, he ing an end, the other team was fouling. Each Kim Newsom (’05) is a received the TSSAA A.F. Bridges Official of the foul sent the Lexington team to the line, “and communications specialist for Year Award. every time we’d call a foul, Coach Fisher was Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s “I was very surprised. I had no idea that it (the just having a stroke,” Jerry recalled. Communications Department. hall of fame induction) was going to happen. Email: [email protected] After the third foul, he went to the coach, ask- …” said Carpenter, who is entering his fifth ing why he objected to fouls being called on Stephanie Harris Scates (’05) year as the university’s head golf coach. He is is a school counselor for Fayette the opposing team. Fisher said to him, “But also the longtime clock operator for UT you don’t understand. We can’t hit free throws. Academy. Her husband, Cory Martin home football games. “This is the Scates (’95), is an athletic … The other team’s going down hitting field highest honor that I’ve ever received in officiat- trainer at Campbell Clinic goals, and they’re catching up with us, and and is currently serving in ing in all my years of working with middle we’re going to get beat if you don’t quit calling Afghanistan with the 196th schools and athletic contests for high schools.” fouls.” Field Artillery Brigade. They His induction was made even more special as live in Bartlett, Tenn. Email: he shared the day with his parents, Ralph and Carpenter cherishes the memories, and he [email protected] Irene Carpenter of Newbern, Tenn.; his wife of cares about the officiating profession, so much 40 years, Linda; his son, Scott (’04); and his so that he encourages others to get involved as 2005 daughter, Dana. middle school and high school officials. Some Margaret Leigh Kite is a nurse at of his “recruits” have enjoyed success at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Linda can claim the lion’s share of credit for next level, including Mike Taylor, an officiat- Mo. She and her husband, Randy, Carpenter’s successful officiating career. The ing protégé who worked the college football have three children: Jake, 13; Ben, 6; couple was married only a year when Paul championship game two years ago. Other bas- and Katie, 1. They are expecting a Kelley (M.S. ‘70), retired director of admis- ketball colleagues are now officiating in the fourth child in August. Email: sions and one-time UT Martin assistant bas- National Basketball Association. In the end, it’s [email protected] UTM ketball coach, suggested to Linda that Jerry all about the people and a profession in which consider officiating. Linda was working at he’s proud to be involved. “ … It’s always the university, and Kelley was officiating at the been a tremendous honor to put on a striped time. He decided to give it a try and registered shirt and go out and work the game, and I’m for football and basketball in 1968. Since then, thankful for my long run. …” he said. memories and friendships have filled the years. Jerry Carpenter’s hall of fame induction is cer- “The (number of) people that you meet has tainly a highlight but not the end of his offici- been unbelievable,” he said. “I’ve made friends ating career. For him, it’s first and 10, with the from Mountain City to Martin to 2006 high school football season just ahead. Chattanooga to Memphis, and I’m talking SUMMER/FALL 2006 33 In Memory Sammy H. Edwards, (‘62) died Feb. 18, 2006, at his Ralph Jerry Nowell, (‘60) of South Knoxville, died home in Savannah. He was 66. Edwards graduated Dec. 2, 2005, at Parkwest Hospital after a lengthy ill- from UT Martin, where he was a charter member of ness. He was 71. Nowell graduated from Peabody High the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Edwards joined the U.S. School in Trenton, Tenn., and attended UT Martin, Marines and was honorably discharged as a corporal graduating in 1960. After 31 years as a managing April Tornados in the Marine Reserves. He retired after 34 years with supervisor for BellSouth Miami, Fla., he retired and Tennessee River Pulp and Paper Co. For four years relocated to Knoxville, Tenn., where he partnered with Affect UT after retirement, he worked for the City of Savannah his brother at East Tennessee Drugs. During his retire- Martin Family Parks and Recreation. He is survived by his wife of 42 ment, he enjoyed golfing, fishing and traveling with years, Janey Covey Edwards, son, Levin, and daughter, his wife. Nowell is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth, all of Savannah. Katherine Nowell; wife, Geri Huskey Nowell; son, Ben The UT Martin campus was Frederick Nowell; stepdaughter, Autumn Sayne fortunate to escape physical Melinda Rhea Garrett, (‘05) died suddenly at Robbins; and many other relatives. damage during the April 2 McKenzie Regional Hospital on March 28, 2006, at the tornados that ripped through age of 23, following a short illness. She attended UT Herman H. Rymer (UTK ‘46) died Nov. 4, 2005, in West Tennessee. However, Martin for four years where she was a member of Monroe, La. He was a World War II Army Air Corps many of our students, faculty, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. While at UT Martin, she was veteran and flew 35 missions with the 351st Bomb staff and alumni did receive president of Panhellenic Council, a member of the Group. He was a retired manager for Prudential property dam- homecoming court and a member of the Miss UTM Insurance Co. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a age and in royalty. She was also a University Scholar. Garrett was daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Jim Shurley; a some cases a first-year pharmacy student at the UT Health grandson, Will Shurley; and several nieces and Science Center in Memphis. Survivors include her nephews. injuries and parents, Dale and Fay Garrett, sister, Anna Garrett death: of Nashville, and a grandmother, Rachel Elam of Melvin Turner, (‘75) died of natural causes in Student Cassie Greenfield. December 2005. He was 52. He wrestled at Two Rivers Sherron’s High School before being recruited to wrestle at UT mother, father, Georgia Mae Kelso, (‘35) died at the age of 92, Jan. Martin. Turner wrestled in the 190 lb. weight class and infant 28, 2006, at NHC Ft. Sanders. Kelso attended UT from 1971-1974 and, in the wrestling program’s last Martin in 1935 and lived most of her life in Knoxville year, went to the NCAA Wrestling Championships in nephew were killed. Student as a homemaker. She was active in the Church Street East Stroudsburg, Pa., finishing 2-2. After graduating Chelsey Elliott’s mother was United Methodist Church Sunday school classes and UT Martin in 1975, he went to law school at Vanderbilt. killed. Employee Janice Sims’s Circle VII of United Methodist Women until her con- sister and sister-in-law were finement. She was married to the late Charles Edwin Mary Anne Usry (‘70) died May 2, 2006. She was killed. Alumna Jodi Fleming Kelso. Kelso is survived by three daughters, seven a teacher at Anderson County Career and Technical Price (BS ’02) and her hus- grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Center. band, Jeremy Price, a former student, were killed. Alumna UT Martin professor teaching profession through extracurricular achievements, Janie King (MS ’02), a State of communications, leadership qualities and scholarly activities. Dorotha Norton, In 2005, she received the University of Tennessee National Department of Education died June 23 at Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award. Students, employee housed in Clement Regional Medical alumni and faculty nominate outstanding teachers based Center in Memphis. Hall, was killed. There were on classroom performance, scholarship and service. Also in She was hospital- numerous other injuries and 2005, Norton was presented with a scholarship endowment ized June 21 after established in her name that was initiated by alumni leaders. property damage incurred a fall. Survivors The scholarship is earmarked for an outstanding communi- during include her husband cations major who is an excellent public speaker. the storm. of 48 years, Robert Marion Norton; a Norton was named Speech Educator of the Year in 1992 Photos courtesy of Tim Aiken, taken on his daughter, Robbie by the Tennessee Speech Communication Association. cell phone the day of and after the storms. Norton Eddings (B.S. At the time of her death, Norton was teaching two sections ‘91, M.S. ‘92); a son, of public speaking during the first summer session. Ron Norton (B.S. Throughout her career, she has taught various communica- ‘92, ‘93); and three tions courses, including voice and diction, a requirement grandchildren. for all communications majors, since the inception of the Norton, a UT Martin faculty member since 1966, was recog- communications department. She began as an instructor nized with the 2006 Coffey Outstanding Teaching Award of English. (See page 19), presented annually to a faculty member who A graduate of Union University, she received master’s demonstrates strength in teaching and contributes to the degrees from Memphis State University and Murray 34 CAMPUS SCENE State University. Homecoming 2006: The Electric Eighties October 27-29

Schedule Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 Rope Pull Championships 3:30 p.m. Pacer Pond Alumni Dinner and Awards Program 6 p.m. Alumni Gym Pyramid and Pep Rally 8:30 p.m. Football Stadium

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 "Hits of the 80's" Letterwinner's Breakfast and Hall of Fame 7:30 a.m. Alumni Gym Chancellor's Brunch 9:30 a.m. Chancellor's Residence QUAD CITY 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Quad Live Music, Kids' Carnival, Reunion Tents, College Tents, Food, Petting Farm, Pottery Tent, 80's Decade Tent Football Game 2 p.m. Graham Stadium NPHC Greek Step Show 7 p.m. Skyhawk Field House

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 Walk in the Quad 10 a.m. Quad Homecoming Brunch 10:30 a.m. Skyhawk Dining Room Featuring a musical performance from the UT Martin New Pacer Singers and alumni.

Registration Form - Homecoming 2006 Please complete and return by Oct. 1, 2006, along with the total amount of money due to the Alumni Office.

Name to appear on nametag: Please indicate functions you will be attending: J Alumni Dinner and Awards Program ______number of guests _____ x $15 = $______Class of ______J Letterwinners Breakfast/Hall of Fame number of guests _____ x $9 = $______Spouse/Guest(s) (Please indicate UT Martin class beside the J Chancellor’s Brunch name, if applicable.) number of guests _____ (free) ______J Football Game general admission tickets ______number of guests _____ x $5 = $______Other activities are open and free except for the NPHC Show. ______Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the show. ______TOTAL $______Office of Alumni Relations NON PROFIT ORG. University of Tennessee at Martin U.S. Postage 314 Administration Building Paid Martin, TN 38238 Nashville, TN Permit No. 768 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

! ils ta de r Homecoming 2006 fo de si in The Electric Eighties: The official Web site for Homecoming 2006 is up e Se and running! Go to www.utmforever.com and click Return of the A-Team on Homecoming. At your fingertips, you will find information regarding:

October 27-29 Special Reunions Rope Pull Brackets This year, we invite back to Up-to-Date Schedule campus alumni from Sponsorships 1996, 1986, 1976, 1966 and 1956 for a And for the first time ever, enjoy a UT Martin virtual class reunion. Alumni Homecoming, featuring a ride through Quad City from these years receive a special with Chancellor Dunagan at noon and other fun invitation to join things. You can even send an email to visitors at Chancellor Nick Quad City by sending it to [email protected]. Dunagan and other alumni Emails will be printed and posted at the Information during the weekend activities. Tent throughout the day.