OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Fall 2013

Texas Wesleyan earns accolades from U.S. News & World Report for the fourth consecutive year PRESIDENT Frederick G. Slabach

EDITOR Laura J. Hanna

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Laura J. Hanna Deborah Roark Ryan Keating Ken Roberts Josh Lacy ContentsLetter from Texas Wesleyan Texas Wesleyan begins new era President Frederick G. Slabach in volleyball DESIGN COPY EDITORS J.O. Janna Franzwa Canard 1 15 Marci Linn

Theatre students perform Mike Jeffcoat named to Southland PHOTOGRAPHY in historic NYC venue Conference All-Decade Baseball Team Dear Alumni & Friends, Chuck Greeson Shelly Jackman 2 I am delighted to announce that we have completed our $6.5 million 16 OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT fundraising campaign for the Rosedale Renaissance Project, thanks to AND ALUMNI RELATIONS United in Scuba: Students from 2013 Alumni Medal Award winners the generous support of individuals, corporations and foundations. 817-531-4404 | 817-531-7560 (fax) different interests and cultural [email protected] 4 backgrounds share love of diving A year ago, the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa offered a 18 $500,000 challenge grant for two components of our Rosedale project Wesleyan is an official publication for — the new campus entryway and the United Methodist Church Central alumni and friends of Texas Wesleyan Message from Alumni Association Texas Wesleyan School of Law Texas Conference Service Center. To receive that funding, we needed to University. It is published in the fall and President Karen Cole ’99 MBA ’04 spring by the Texas Wesleyan University transitions to Texas A&M raise $3.8 million by Oct. 1. We achieved that goal. 6 22 Office of Marketing and Communications. The views presented are not necessarily { I am looking forward to the groundbreaking for the entryway, which those of the editors or the official policies Texas Wesleyan meets Alumni News will be happening in November. Although the road construction around of the University. fundraising goal, looks to bright campus has created some traffic flow issues, it is exciting to see progress 8 future with Rosedale Renaissance 23 happening every day. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trista Allen ’98 In Memoriam Texas Wesleyan continues to grow and thrive. Our undergraduate fall Barry Baker ’84 U.S. News & World Report enrollment was up 12.5 percent, and we have earned some great honors. Patsy Clifford ’55 Karen Cole ’99 MBA ’04, president honors Texas Wesleyan for fourth U.S. News & World Report has ranked Texas Wesleyan in the top tier of 26 Martha Cole ’62 10 consecutive year regional universities in the West for the fourth consecutive year. That Julie Croft ’98 Son donates $750,000 to renovate means most of our students have not known a time when we have not Martha Earngey ’77, treasurer held that honor. Also for the fourth year in a row, Texas Wesleyan has Six alumni named to board dorms named for his parents Brandy Gonzales ’97 been named a Military Friendly School. Presley Hatcher ’74 of trustees 29 Syndi Hillberry ’86, secretary 11 We have a great year ahead. Come see for yourself. Make plans to attend David D. Martin MBA ’04, past president Thirty years later, school ties are the alumni reunion weekend April 25-26 to see the progress in person. Gladys Moore ’73 Alumnus chosen for post- still strong for alumnus Lisa Ramos ’06 MBA ’06 doctoral fellowship at Columbia 30 Sincerely, Glen Tuggle ’85, vice president 12 Emily Vitek ’09 Jorge Vivar ’76 Sparking a student’s curiosity is Tribute Gift Recognition Kathy Walker ’97 Ben Younger ’63 key to critical thinking 13 32 Frederick G. Slabach EX-OFFICIO MEMBER President Dr. Carl G. Schrader HON ’12 Lady Rams fit right into Wesleyan golfing legacy WEB EXTRA TEXAS WESLEYAN STAFF Joan S. Canty, vice president for Look for this icon for video and 14 university advancement other features connected with this article online. Gina Phillips ’97 MSP ’07, director of development and alumni relations

DeAwna Wood ’05, assistant director of Texas Wesleyan students Jessica Liptak, Jose Albores, Alexandra Muniz, Claudia Gonzalez and Trent Sandles have plenty to smile about — alumni relations enrollment is on the rise, athletic programs are excelling, and the Rosedale John M. Veilleux MBA ’04, vice president Renaissance has begun. On top of all of that, Texas Wesleyan has been for marketing and communications On The Cover recognized for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan See page 10 to learn more. { 1 Feature Story “Being a part of the reading allowed me the experience of working with an ensemble and under a director as an actor. The reading in New York City not only gave me my first New York stage credit but also opened the door for me to meet and make connections with alumni and friends of the University who are currently working in the arts in New York. The trip gave me exposure to the city and the lifestyle I would have if I ever decide to move there. The trip made possible by the hardworking, dedicated members of the Texas Wesleyan theatre department every two years is in some ways a reward, but it is mostly a means by which we will continue to pursue our dreams and careers.” - Katie Dean, senior theatre major

What is Playmarket? Playmarket was created in 1998 by Professor of Theatre Connie Whitt-Lambert as a venue for Texas Wesleyan students and alumni to present their original scripts before an audience. In alternating years, scripts are presented as readings on campus in the Thad Smotherman Theatre and different theatre venues in New York in collaboration with Theatre students perform Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Since the event premiered, more than 25 original scripts in historic NYC venue have been featured. heatre students often dream The Nance, Basilica, The Last Five (executive producer, Ann); and of the day when they can go to Years, Ann, Kinky Boots, Women Benjamin Endsley Klein (director, Broadway,T hobnob with celebrities, of Will, The Big Knife, Once, and Ann and War Horse). and be part of a New York City Lucky Guy. • visiting The Museum of Modern 2013-2014 theatre production. But for many • networking with Wesleyan alumni Art, Central Park, the Empire Texas Wesleyan students, that professionals, including Meredith State Building, Upright Citizens Playmarket Events: dream becomes reality before they Lucio ’93 (producer), Mark Ellis Brigade Theatre, Chinatown, PLAYMARKET: The Series even graduate. Addison ’98 (producer), Tamlyn Greenwich Village, Little Italy, Thad Smotherman Theatre | 2 p.m. Every year, students and alumni Wright ’92 (art director), Shirin Lincoln Center, and Mood. Sept. 29 | Nov. 17 have the opportunity to submit Tinati ’95 (photographer), an original script as part of the Feb. 23 | May 4 Jason Stuart ’03 (playwright/ event known as Playmarket. Every The Student Experience producer), Kathy Ferman- other year, the winning piece is After they returned from New Menino ’90 (playwright), Michael performed as a reading at a theatre York, students were asked to give Skipper ’78 (producer), and in New York City. This year’s play, feedback on their experiences. Here Anne Street Skipper ’78 (who Positive, was written by student are some excerpts: hosted the cast party). Brittani Evans and was performed “During this journey of Playmarket, at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre. • meeting professional actors, I’ve learned a couple things about including Sigourney Weaver, myself. One of them was that I could New York Opportunities David Hyde Pierce, Alec Baldwin, definitely make it here if I moved The students, led by Professor of Matthew Broderick, Tom Sturridge, because of the connections we have Theatre Connie Whitt-Lambert, Betsy Wolfe, Adam Cantor, Oliver with other Wesleyan alumni. Even had many great experiences on the Platt, and Arthur Darvill. if I don’t pursue a career in theatre, recent Playmarket trip, including: • meeting New York professionals, I’m sure I can figure something out. I’m very grateful for coming, and I • seeing more than 10 professional including David Van Asselt leave NYC with a smile.” productions, including Vanya and (artistic director, Rattlestick Sonia and Masha and Spike, Playwrights Theater); Kevin Bailey - Eduardo Aguilar ’13

2 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 StudentsUnited from differentin Scuba interests and cultural backgrounds share love of diving An Underwater Adventure Students dream about their graduation — getting “finned,” moving the tassel from This summer, 17 members of the Texas Wesleyan scuba program traveled to Cozumel, Mexico, for a week of one side of the mask to the other, and phenomenal diving and camaraderie. Students with a watching the bubbles rise to the surface. wide variety of majors, academic interests and cultural Wait . . . what? Okay, so it’s not the typical backgrounds traveled together for a common goal: to graduation ceremony. We’re talking about experience the incredible world of underwater life. Among the majors represented were exercise science, theatre, an underwater graduation ceremony — for English, religion, criminal justice and computer science. students who minor in scuba. “The Cozumel reefs were teaming with life,” Pam Rast, But you don’t have to minor in scuba to take scuba leader and professor of exercise and sports studies, those classes. You don’t even have to be a said. “Turtles abounded and students were fortunate to see species that are rare. Among the many types of turtles traditional student. Alumni, faculty and staff we saw, the hawksbill, a few green, and loggerhead sea are welcome. Plus, students have the chance turtles all made appearances.” to go on a really cool trip after they learn Bill Rucker, adjunct instructor for the Recreational Diving the requisite skills. Management Program, said the students demonstrated their diving skills during the trip, and he believes they are ready to take on full-time scuba positions around the world.

Check out the next underwater Misconceptions about scuba • I can’t do it because I’m not an expert swimmer. graduation ceremony! • I only get to practice diving in the pool; I won’t get 2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 (following robing) to go in the ocean. Sid Richardson Center pool • I’m not an athlete, so I won’t be able to do it. Learn more about the scuba WEB EXTRA program at txwes.edu/scuba • WhatThere you are a didn’t lot of physics know involved in advanced diving. • You can minor in scuba regardless of your major. • You can go on the annual scuba trip even if it’s not your minor. 4 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan { 5 What it means for law students

• Students who started at “Our university excels in small classes, where Texas Wesleyan School of Law will graduate from students can work closely with professors, ask Texas A&M University School of Law.

questions and truly thrive. I am confident that • Interim Dean Aric Short has been with the law with this agreement we will be able to better school for many years and is continuing in his serve those students.” leadership role.

• Texas Wesleyan School of Law alumni will continue to “In addition to our ‘Smaller. $54 million for the law school as a be a source of pride for the institution. Smarter.’ focus on students, we will going concern and $19.2 million for also be able to continue the truly the lease/purchase option for the How it benefits transformative efforts already under building and real estate. way to revitalize our home in East Texas Wesleyan Fort Worth,” Slabach said. Slabach said the agreement with Texas • Payments will be made A&M will help the law school grow over a five-year period Joining in the celebration and press and help Texas Wesleyan focus on the rather than a 40-year span, as originally planned. conference to announce the final sale needs of the students. were Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, • Influx of money attorney Dee Kelly Sr., community In a letter sent to faculty and strengthens the historic supporters and Texas Wesleyan staff, President Slabach said Texas campus as it nears its Wesleyan excels in the small 125th anniversary. trustees. Texas A&M University classroom setting. System Chancellor John Sharp • With the sale completed, sported a Texas Wesleyan tie. Texas Wesleyan can focus Texas Wesleyan School of Law “Our university excels in small classes, on the future — like the where students can work closely with new campus entryway and A Good Deal for professors, ask questions and truly other components of the transitions to Texas A&M Rosedale Renaissance. Texas Wesleyan thrive. I am confident that with this Over a five-year period, the agreement we will be able to better President Frederick G. Slabach says the sale is a $73.2 million agreement provides serve those students.” “win-win-win” for Texas Wesleyan, Texas A&M and the city of Fort Worth Texas Wesleyan is INTENTIONALLY SMALL

“The transaction is a win-win-win became part of the Texas A&M “I DON’T FEEL LIKE A FISH IN A BIG POND.” After nearly two years of scenario for Texas A&M University, University System. The great thing about a small university can communicate better with my peers. the city of Fort Worth and Texas negotiations and planning, is that students feel at home. They get to Wesleyan University,” Slabach said. Slabach said the sale allows see the same faces every day and build “I love Texas Wesleyan because it’s smaller. Texas Wesleyan School of Texas Wesleyan to focus on the I feel like it’s for me,” she said. “It’s easier In mid-August, the universities meaningful relationships. A Texas Wesleyan University’s mission of both student to navigate the school and I don’t feel lost. Law became Texas A&M completed a 22-month process student is not just a face in the crowd. success and the renewal of the I don’t feel like a fish in a big pond.” University School of Law in culminating in the sale of the downtown law school. Current University-area landscape through “I chose Texas Wesleyan over any other Ryan Ellison, senior August — just in time for students and incoming students, the $32 million East Rosedale university because my mom went here … mass communication major as well as faculty and staff, all Street Improvements Project. and because of the size of the school. the start of classes. I look up to my mom as a mentor, and if it’s good for her, it’s good for me. WEB EXTRA

“I get specialized education. I get more Learn more about Ryan at txwes.edu/ryan Wesleyan FALL 2013 one-on-one time with the professors and WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan 6 } I have smaller classrooms, which means I { 7 The Mabee Foundation

As Texas Wesleyan has grown over the years, the Mabee Foundation has supported efforts through other challenge grants. The most recent ones include: • $450,000 in 2009 for the Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Texas Wesleyan meets fundraising goal, looks About the Rosedale Center Renaissance Project • $213,428 in 2004 for the renovation of the Polytechnic United Methodist Church The Rosedale Renaissance Project is to bright future with Rosedale Renaissance a $6.5 million multifaceted initiative • Significant funding in the 1980s for the construction of the that will transform the Polytechnic/ Armstrong-Mabee Business Center and the Brown Lupton Wesleyan Urban Village in southeast Campus Center The generous support of foundations, corporations Meeting the challenge Fort Worth. A new conference center, The Mabee Foundation was formed in 1948 by John E. Mabee new campus entryway, and planned and his wife, Lottie E. Mabee. The purpose of the foundation is and individuals helped Texas Wesleyan meet its In the fall of 2012, the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation renovation of the historic Polytechnic to aid Christian religious organizations, charitable organizations, of Tulsa offered a $500,000 challenge grant for Firehouse into a business incubator institutions of higher learning, hospitals, and other organizations $6.5 million fundraising goal for the Rosedale the Rosedale Renaissance Project. The funds were center will bring needed employment of a general charitable nature. designated for two specific components — the United and educational services to the Renaissance campaign. Methodist Church Central Texas Conference Service community. Center and the campus entryway. Sculptural artist Donna L. Dobberfuhl “Years of planning have come to fruition,” President The University had to raise $3,865,636 within one year to will carve rose designs in the columns Frederick G. Slabach said. “We are on the verge receive the Mabee funding. that will be part of the urban village. Her floral theme will carry on in the “We are so grateful to all of the donors who are coming public art brick-and-steel sculpture of our groundbreaking for the new entryway and together to support the Rosedale project,” Joan Canty, that she will create for a new vice president for advancement, said. “This has been one the road construction is well under way. This is an roundabout at Rosedale Street and of our largest fundraising campaigns, and we are excited Ayers Avenue. exciting time not only for Texas Wesleyan, but for the about what the future holds for Texas Wesleyan and the surrounding area that is impacted by this endeavor.” The East Rosedale Street Improvements surrounding community and for all of Fort Worth.” Project began earlier this year and will be completed next year. The other Texas Wesleyan is a TOP-TIER VALUE phases of the project will begin in 2014. “I KNEW THAT I BELONGED HERE.” Political science sophomore Abbey “I always say that I didn’t choose Texas Borghee knows that she wants to be a Wesleyan; Texas Wesleyan chose me,” lawyer someday. She also knows that she said. “The minute I stepped foot on achieving that goal could be expensive — if campus, I felt that at-home atmosphere.” not for financial aid. Texas Wesleyan made She was so certain that she didn’t it affordable for her to pursue her dreams. consider other options. “I knew from an early age that the only “I only applied to one university because way I could afford higher education was I knew that it was the place to go and I through scholarships,” Abbey said. “The knew that I belonged here,” she said. financial aid office is phenomenal. They truly sit down and help you figure out what scholarships you can get.” WEB EXTRA When she was thinking about where to Wesleyan FALL 2013 go to college, Abbey said the choice Hear more of Abbey’s story at WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan 8 } was easy. txwes.edu/abbey { 9 U.S. News & World Report Six alumni named to Board of Trustees honors Texas Wesleyan Business innovators. Medical professionals. Alumni. The newest additions to the Texas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees include for fourth consecutive year company founders, an international director and a university leader. All Graduation rates and small class sizes contribute to ranking six members are Texas Wesleyan alumni.

U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges James S. S. “Jimmy” DuBose, DuBose, HON founder 2012 and Mark Ma Ma, is the BBAdirector 2004 of marketing 2014 ranks Texas Wesleyan University in the chairman emeritus of the Colonial Family of for his family-owned AsiaLink Group. Companies, served on the Texas Wesleyan AsiaLink has operations in environmental top tier of regional universities in the West University Board of Trustees from 1990 to solutions, real estate development, internet for the fourth consecutive year. 2000. He received an honorary Doctor of services, educational development and Business degree in 2012 and is married to consulting. He received his BBA in 2004 Texas Wesleyan is in good company in the latest rankings, Caroll Cheek DuBose, a Wesleyan alumna and is the recipient of the 2012 Young sharing the category with institutions like Trinity University of 1959. The DuBose Family Foundation Alumni Achievement Award from the (San Antonio), Gonzaga University (Washington), Santa has been a significant donor to the Texas Wesleyan Alumni Association. He Clara (Silicon Valley region of California), Cal Poly Morton Fitness Center and the Rosedale has supported many special projects over State University – San Luis Obispo, University of Dallas, Renaissance Project. the years, including a study-abroad trip to {St. Edward’s University (Austin) and California State China, and he serves on the International University – Long Beach. Students Advisory Committee.

Scoring is calculated on many factors, including graduation rates, retention, peer assessment and class sizes. The consistently high ranking reflects well on the William “Tompie” Hall, B.S. 19743 Dr. Michael R. Williams, B.S. 1977 University and the student experience. Tompie Hall is a partner with HandsOn , a Michael R. Williams, D.O., M.D., president of private equity firm headquartered in Santa the University of North Texas Health Science “We are absolutely delighted to receive this top-tier Monica, Calif. He received his B.S. in social Center, knows a lot about higher education. ranking for the fourth straight year,” President Frederick sciences in 1974 and currently serves on the After earning his bachelor’s degree in biology G. Slabach said. “It validates the great work being done School of Business Administration Business in 1977, he went on to earn a D.O. from the on campus by our faculty and staff, and it indicates the Texas Wesleyan Advisory Council. He has an extensive Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine; an caliber of students we have.” also honored as background in international business and M.D. from Ross University; an MBA degree finance. During the reconstruction of from Duke University; and a master’s degree Military Friendly Kuwait, he served as a senior adviser to the in health care management from Harvard What it means to students For its efforts in supporting active-duty government of Kuwait concerning its war University. He was active in many student Earning the ranking for four years in a row means that military, veterans and dependents, Texas reparation program for the United Nations organizations at Texas Wesleyan. most Texas Wesleyan students have never experienced a Wesleyan has been designated among 2014 Compensation Fund. time when the institution was not ranked. Military Friendly Schools by Victory Media. This is the fourth straight year that Texas Wesleyan “To be a part of a top-tier category speaks volumes has been selected. Only the top 20 percent of about the direction in which Texas Wesleyan University is universities and colleges are chosen. Dr. J. Roy Lowry, B.A. 1971 Jerry Wood, B.S. 1969 headed,” Trent Sandles, management and English senior, J. Roy Lowry, D.O., of Fort Worth, is an Jerry Wood is president for Mikrotek, a ENT surgeon in private practice. A board- logistics automation company he founded said. “As a student, I think some might think it just seems “We are proud of the men and women who certified otolaryngologist who has been in 1981 in Arlington. He attended Texas like a fancy title, but in actuality it means so much more. bravely serve our country,” President Frederick in practice for 28 years, he majored in Wesleyan on a golf scholarship and was G. Slabach said. “We are honored to have “Being a part of an institution with such a consistently chemistry and graduated in 1971. He is captain of the golf team in 1967, 1968 Texas Wesleyan chosen as an institution that great ranking reminds me that I am at the right university. I very active in the community and serves and 1969, and he was named Oklahoma is friendly to current military members and am learning at a school where academics take main stage on several boards at area hospitals. He is Intercollegiate Champion in 1967. He veterans. It is our privilege to serve them.” and where we are all part of the Wesleyan family. Being a member of the Fort Worth Community graduated cum laude in 1969 with a degree at a top-tier university reminds me that Texas Wesleyan is Recipients of the Military Friendly designation Advisory Task Force and a member of the in chemistry. He served as president of the the place for me,” he said. are selected through research and survey Tarrant County Hospital District Board of Ram Club in the early 1990s and now is Managers. He grew up in the Polytechnic president of the O.D. Bounds Tournament results of more than 10,000 institutions that neighborhood and played the young boy in Committee. A former member of the Alumni are approved for VA tuition funding. Victory the 1959 Wesleyan musical, The King and I. Association Board of Directors, Wood A tradition of quality Media is a resource for military personnel who Earlier this spring, U.S. News & World Report Best Grad has received two honors: Texas Wesleyan are transitioning to civilian life. Schools 2014 ranked Texas Wesleyan’s Graduate Program Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989 and O.D. of Nurse Anesthesia as a Best Graduate School. Bounds Alumni Award in 2008.

10 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan { 11 Alumnus chosen for post-doctoral fellowship Sparking a student’s at Columbia By Ken Roberts curiosity is key to critical thinking By Laura Hanna obel Prize winner Dr. Eric two years and then return to Croatia. discover ways to undo PTSD’s often Kandel of Columbia University But the Texas Wesleyan experience debilitating effects. Medical Center in New York derailed those plans. City can thank table tennis for While his time at Texas Wesleyan Nbringing his newest researcher to the “I liked it way too much here and started the journey that has taken United States. decided to stay,” he said. him to New York, Texas Wesleyan was also where he met his wife, ay Brown looks forward to each new semester and welcomes When the Dinko Kranjac ’07 had never stepped It’s a good thing because it was Ashley Wendell Kranjac ’07. Fellow curiosity kicked in foot in the United States when during his third year at Texas psychology majors, Dinko and the chance to engage a new group of students. He makes he arrived at Texas Wesleyan in Wesleyan when his life’s calling Ashley, inexplicably, never had a aJ point to learn their names right away and to make sure the Jay Brown had Dinko Kranjac January 2004. The Croatian native became evident. class together and did not meet until ’07 in several of his classes students know that he sees them as individuals. He said knowing and remembers when he found Wesleyan while investigating their senior year. Ashley is also in first saw Kranjac move to a American universities that had table “In my junior year I took the New York, working on her doctorate the students and knowing what’s important to them help him higher level of learning. tennis teams. Biological Psychology class taught in sociology at The State University { by Dr. Jay Brown. He introduced me determine the best way to teach them. of New York – Buffalo. The distance “He was always a good “I had been playing table tennis since to the biomechanisms of the brain between Columbia and SUNY - student, but it wasn’t until I was 6 years old. After high school, and how they affect learning and Buffalo is about six and one-half closer to the end of his the major thing I wanted to do was memory. At that moment I decided I hours by car, he said. As assistant professor of “The science of human nature is a education that I really saw continue playing, but in Europe it’s wanted to pursue neuroscience.” psychology, Brown teaches his necessary component for anybody that curiosity in his eye difficult to play sports at a high level and engagement in the “Both of us have the same goal, and students to learn about subjects to do a good job helping others.” and go to school at the same time. I that’s to be tenure-track university from different angles and to classroom. wanted to be a student-athlete, and Chosen for fellowship researchers and teachers. This time interpret what they learn. Brown said knowing how things “During the spring 2007 Texas Wesleyan made that possible.” From Wesleyan, Kranjac matriculated apart will be difficult, but we know, work is the key to being able to fix semester, I learned I was across town for graduate work at long term, we are making the right “I’m trying to create critical thinkers them. Without that knowledge, it’s Kranjac excelled as both a going to be preparing a TCU. After receiving his Ph.D. in decision for our future.” who hear things and understand difficult to determine what’s wrong. student and an athlete, earning May, Dr. Kandel selected Kranjac for what they mean,” he said. Biological Psychology class to be taught for the a B.A. in psychology while being Columbia University’s highly coveted That future holds tremendous “Imagine taking your car to the “I’ve been involved with first time during fall 2007. I a key member of four national post-doctoral fellowship. Kranjac is potential for groundbreaking auto mechanic and he says, ‘I don’t a considerable amount of talked about the upcoming championship teams. researching the impact of genetic neuroscience research that may know how an internal combustion discussions involving critical Biological Psychology to and environmental factors on post- improve the lives of individuals engine works, but I’m going to try thinking, an essential part of Texas my students in my spring to fix it.’” Things don’t always go as planned traumatic stress disorder. By learning experiencing PTSD. And table tennis Wesleyan’s mission. We talk about classes. I figured that if I was Kranjac’s original plan was to stay more about its causes, he hopes to made it all possible. critical thinking, what it is, how to going to prep a new class, I better fill it,” Brown said. implement it, and how to assess Being a professor is like parenting it,” Brown said. “However, the “Not more than 15 minutes foundation for critical thought Brown said the experience of watching students grow and learn after discussing this, I got Texas Wesleyan Produces MOVERS & SHAKERS involves curiosity. Without curiosity, an email from Dinko asking is a lot like being a dad. there is no critical thinking.” me which textbook the class “As a parent, I feel a deep sense of would be using. I knew at Why do I have to take science? satisfaction when my children do that point that Dinko either “TEXAS WESLEYAN ... FELT LIKE HOME” For psychology majors, taking had that essential curiosity well, whether it be good grades, David Cox ’94 said the nurturing “I grew up in Fort Worth and I looked at science classes — like Biological needed to excel — or he was performance in the school talent professors made a big difference in his schools all over the state and some out Psychology — is part of the a nerd. Turns out it was the show, or some other thing,” he said. college experience — and taught him the of state,” he said. “I looked at some of curriculum. But that doesn’t mean first one!” “I feel like I did my job right, like I skills that he still uses today as president the state schools and saw these huge they always like it, Brown said. classrooms full of students. Then I toured fulfilled my purpose in life. and CEO of Goodwill Industries. “Students often say, ‘I just want to Texas Wesleyan and it felt like home. I saw help people. Why do I have to learn “At some level, I think of my the small class sizes and all the personal “The professors really challenged me,” he all of this science?’ But they need students as my children and, said. “I attained a wealth of knowledge … attention students were getting from the to understand the science to know therefore, feel the same sense of which really set me up for success later on professors. It was just a fit for me.” how to help,” he said. pride and satisfaction.” in my career.”

Cox said he considered many options for WEB EXTRA his higher education but found the best FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU 12 } Wesleyan option in his hometown. See more about David at txwes.edu/david Wesleyan { 13 Lady Rams fit right into a Wesleyan golfing legacy By Josh Lacy

olf has been a tradition at Lady Rams handled themselves like round 72. That put her in first place Texas Wesleyan for the better champions in the classroom. The in the women’s independent division part of a century. The men’s team posted a combined GPA of heading into the final round. Belton golf team began playing in the mid- 3.21 to lead all of Texas Wesleyan’s stayed hot with a final round 74 to Texas Wesleyan begins G1930s and developed into one of NAIA varsity sports and earn NAIA edge UT-Pan American’s Samantha the most storied programs in the Scholar-Team status. Garcia by a single stroke. National Association of Intercollegiate By Josh Lacy Athletics. Last year, the Lady Rams “I am extremely proud of these “I came into the final round and I new era in volleyball and sophomore Alexis Belton took the young ladies for the effort they put just wanted to have fun and play my course for the first time. forward both on the course and in the best,” Belton said. This was her first classroom,” head coach Kevin Millikan time to compete in the tournament. { ver the last 35 years, Texas “It is both an honor and a joy to join The men’s golf team at Texas said. “To achieve this level of success Wesleyan has been a such a distinguished staff at Texas Wesleyan has won six NAIA National academically is difficult enough, but “It felt great to win, and I can’t wait consistent winner on the Wesleyan,” Weaver said upon her Championships (second most for any to do it while competing as college to come back and play again next volleyball court. This season, the hire. “I am extremely grateful to one institution), while nine individuals athletes is unbelievable. It is a great year,” she said. OLady Rams begin a new era under [athletic director] Steve Trachier have taken medalist honors at the honor to coach such a dynamic group the tutelage of Kimberly Weaver. and [assistant athletic director] The Lady Rams began their second national tournament. The men of young women, and I am excited She began in July and is the sixth Kevin Millikan for granting me the continued that tradition last season by about the future of this program.” season in September, when they co- head coach in program history. hosted (with Northwood University) opportunity to lead such a strongly earning a national No. 1 ranking and established volleyball program. My eventually finishing as the national PLAYER INVITED TO the Hawks Creek Invitational at Fort Weaver inherits a program that Worth’s Hawks Creek Golf Course. has produced 841 victories since husband and I are very excited about runner-up for a record 10th time. PGA EVENT its inception in 1978. That hefty being part of Ram Nation!” Alexis Belton, a sophomore from total ranks 18th among all NAIA WOMEN’S TEAM HITS THE West Monroe, La., was a major part Weaver received her B.A. in sociology institutions. The Lady Rams took LINKS — AND THE BOOKS of the inaugural team’s success. in 2006 (magna cum laude) from the to winning right away with a record Meanwhile, the Lady Rams took The mass communication major 2005 and 2006. Christy Clawson University of Arkansas at Little Rock. of 26-21 in their inaugural season the course with the opportunity transferred to Texas Wesleyan after produced the third most wins in She was an Academic All-America behind head coach Sinah Goode. to start their own tradition. A first- producing three top-10 finishes program history with 131 over the last selection in 2004 and earned two Two years later, Becky Hughes took year program, the Lady Rams were as a freshman at the University of seven seasons. Now it’s Weaver’s turn. Sunbelt Conference Academic Awards the helm and brought the program not expected to win immediately; Mobile. With the Lady Rams, she while at UALR. however, they did compete well. In posted a scoring average of 85.4 to national prominence. NEW COACH TOUTS “We are very excited to have Coach 10 events, the team posted seven with a low round of 77. At the RRAC Hughes, a Texas Wesleyan University WINNING RECORD top-10 finishes and a pair of top-five Championship, she shot a 36-hole Athletic Hall of Famer, led the Weaver comes to Texas Wesleyan Weaver join our staff,” Trachier finishes. Their best performance score of 162 to finish fifth. Rams to a national runner-up finish from Liberty Christian School where said. “Her previous experiences as came in the Red River Athletic in just her third season and went she served as head volleyball coach a college head volleyball coach will Belton really made headlines after Conference Championship. In rainy on to produce four more national for two years. Prior to Liberty provide us with the foundation to conditions at Oklahoma City’s the season. She was invited to play tournament teams and two NAIA Christian, Weaver notched an overall build upon an already successful Lincoln Park West, the Rams shot in the 27th PGA Minority Collegiate Hall of Fame players (Willa Gipson record of 113-48 as the head coach at program. We are very lucky to have 327 in the first round to take the Golf Championship presented by and Diane Urey) while racking up Midland College. During her tenure her direct our program.” lead. A tough 346 in round two Brown Capital Management in 369 wins against just 194 losses. at Midland (2007-2010), Weaver dropped the team two spots, but Port St. Lucie, Fla., a tournament oversaw a 100-percent graduation The Lady Rams began the season they still enjoyed their best finish of featuring more than 200 contestants After Rosie Stallman took the team rate and posted a 10th-place finish at at the Oklahoma Baptist University the season at third. from 50 colleges and universities. back to the national tournament, the NJCAA National Tournament in Tournament in August and had their Belton dominated the Ryder Course Rick Johansen produced 188 wins 2010. That same year, she was named home opener in early September, More important than their at the PGA Golf Club, shooting an ALEXIS over nine seasons and made back- WJCAC Coach of the Year and NJCAA when the Lady Rams hosted the performance on the course, the opening round 77 and a second BELTON to-back Elite Eight appearances in District F Coach of the Year. Wesleyan Hughes Classic.

14 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan { 15 he Southland “The team was a little down Conference, as a part that morning at breakfast and Shaping of its yearlong 50th I thought, ‘We have nothing anniversary commemoration, to lose. We only need to win THE Mikenamed to Southland Jeffcoat Conference hasT announced its All-Decade one game and we have two Baseball Team from the games to do it.’ So I told our Join the President’s Council All-Decade Baseball Team 1970s. The team includes sports information director to By Ryan Keating stars from its member not be afraid and I predicted Future institutions from the 1970 a no-hitter that day, not even season through 1979, and knowing for sure if I was among them was Texas going to pitch the first game,” Wesleyan baseball head Jeffcoat said. “I ended up coach Mike Jeffcoat. starting the first game, and we won 1-0 in extra innings — and “In 1958, I persuaded Ailene Wehunt, a The ’70s all-decade team is I threw a no-hitter.” comprised of 40 athletes, Texas Wesleyan music major in piano, to marry me. I and honorees from each of That team went on to the then transferred from the University of Texas to Texas the eight institutions that regional tournament that Wesleyan to be with her and major in English. Our work made up the league during was played in the park and studies were supported by Texas Wesleyan’s wise, the era are represented: that would eventually be Lamar and Louisiana Tech home to Jeffcoat — the scholarly and caring faculty and staff. We give at the (where Jeffcoat played) Rangers ballpark, then called President’s Council level because we are grateful for the each had 11 players named Arlington Stadium. rich education that has endured, inspired and enriched us on the team; McNeese throughout these years and experiences.” followed with six; Texas- LIFE IN THE Arlington, Trinity, and MAJOR LEAGUES — Bill Gibson ’60 Louisiana-Lafayette each In 1980, Jeffcoat was drafted had three; Arkansas State by the Cleveland Indians, had two honorees; and which began his 11-year Abilene Christian had one career in major league player named. baseball. He also played for The President’s Council represents Texas Wesleyan’s leadership the Giants, Marlins, and, of $ Of all players named to the list, donors who annually give 1,000 or more. The Council is made course, six years with the Jeffcoat is the only one who Texas Rangers. He posted a up of Wesleyan alumni, parents, friends, and faculty and staff went on to play major league career 4.37 ERA and was the baseball. He is proud to be who believe in and support the University’s mission. President’s part of the all-decade team. first American League pitcher Council members play a key role in the continued success and since the inception of the growth of the University. “It’s such a great honor that designated hitter rule in 1973 the Southland Conference to record an RBI in a regular has gone back and named season game. Benefits include: me to the all-decade team,” Jeffcoat said. “There are a NEARING 400 WINS • President’s Council • Personalized brick in the lot of great names on that AS COACH welcome gift Donor Brick Walkway list, and to be on it is just an Jeffcoat will begin his 13th honor. The conference only season as head baseball • Special recognition at • Name on the Honor Roll had six schools when I was coach this year. He has the University events of Donors in the Wesleyan playing, but it was tough.” most wins in program history magazine with 396. The team is coming • Invitation to the annual 40-WIN SEASON DURING off a 42-18 season that ended President’s Dinner HIS FRESHMAN YEAR in the finals of the NAIA In his freshman season, National Tournament opening Jeffcoat and his Louisiana round, just one win short of Tech Bulldogs had a 40-win the NAIA World Series. The season and only needed one 2014 Rams will open the Donate today at win to secure a conference title season with eight straight heading into the final series home games. The opener txwes.edu/makeagift with Lamar University. But with Jarvis Christian College the Bulldogs lost the first two is scheduled for 2 p.m., Jan. games rather badly. 31, at LaGrave Field.

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istinguished alumni award Dr. Bill Leonard ’68 Awarded to a Texas Wesleyan graduate whose achievements have distinguished him or her in a broad (national or international) sense. As an undergraduate in the turbulent ’60s, Dr. Those experiences galvanized Bill. Every Bill Leonard discovered it was acceptable to day, they impact his work as an academician Dask questions. In particular, he started asking and minister. The James and Marilyn Dunn one question that’s especially difficult to Professor of Baptist Studies and Professor of answer: Why? Church History at the School of Divinity, Wake Alumni Forest University, researches people and Having grown up in Fort Worth during the religions on society’s fringe. Jim Crow era, racial inequality was not often Medal Award winners Bill’s search for answers has resulted in his discussed. That is until he enrolled in Dr. Jesse authoring or editing 23 books (and counting) Lord’s sociology class. Dr. Lord spoke openly and innumerable columns published in and clearly about racism in America. With academic and religious journals. He is a highly newly raised consciousness, Bill anguished regarded and sought out preacher, having when the television showed fire hoses and served approximately 30 churches as their dogs unleashed on people. It was during interim minister and continuing today as a this time that Bill, leaving a Wesleyan Senate frequent guest in pulpits across the nation. of the year award meeting, learned of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination on his car radio. With a consciousness illumined at Texas Wesleyan, Bill’s accomplished career has been Anne Streetlumni Skipper ’78 And he asked: Why? driven by one difficult question: Why? Awarded to an outstanding alumnus or alumna whose service and loyalty to the University, community involvement and esleyan personal accomplishments merit the honor. flame award Dr. Elizabeth Alexander AFrom a young age, Anne Street Skipper understood one’s service Presented to a current faculty or staff member whose commitment and dedication brings significance to the people, organizations and communities one serves. Thankfully, Anne has always put her understanding into to the University and its students exemplify the Wesleyan mission and traditions. action. Even during her high school days in Graham, Texas, Anne was and prosecutor. They gather evidence about a student council leader, an active Junior Chamber of Commerce “… all members of the academic community people and develop hypotheses about their member, and her church’s Board of Stewards student representative. Wmust have freedom to pursue independent lives based on that evidence. Then, they Her service has been applied to her alma mater’s benefit for more thought and to exercise intellectual curiosity.” become prosecutor, arguing the case for what than two decades. Anne joined Texas Wesleyan’s Board of Trustees ~ from the University’s mission statement happened to them and why. in 1991 and is its immediate past chair, and, previously, she chaired She enters the classroom at the beginning of As her students look on in amazed disbelief, the Student Life Committee. Anne points to the completion of new the semester and dumps her kitchen garbage Dr. Alexander asks them to become detectives. student housing and the covenant between the University and on the table. Turning to her students, she What does the kitchen garbage say about Polytechnic United Methodist Church as two of the most significant exclaims: “Welcome to history!” accomplishments she championed. living in the 21st century? What hypotheses Ever since her parents gave her a set of can they develop to support their findings? As Having returned home to Graham in recent years, Anne just children’s history books, Dr. Elizabeth the semester unfolds, she asks her students completed a three-year term as Chamber of Commerce president. Alexander, A.M. Pate Jr. Professor of Early to remain in character as detectives and She also sits on her community’s Memorial Auditorium board and is American History, has been passionate about prosecutors, to keep touching history as they an advising member of the Graham Regional Theatre board. history. Those books unleashed a curiosity to dig for answers. Along the way, Dr. Alexander’s seek more than what the words told and the students make an important realization: what Anne operates Wildcatter Ranch & Resort. For the past six years, 2013 illustrations showed. She wanted to lift history they do with their lives will outlive them and she and the ranch staff have hosted veterans suffering from post- off the pages and touch it. another generation will stand as detective traumatic stress disorder. Working with the Wounded Warrior Project, and prosecutor. They are challenged to ask Anne brings veterans to her ranch where they experience a weeklong Dr. Alexander discovered history is a themselves, what do they want those future renewal on beautiful Texas ranchland overlooking the Brazos River. mystery and historians are both detective historians to discover about them?

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onorary oung alumni alumni award Louis “Mac” McLain achievement award Armando Villarreal ’11 Awarded to a non-alumnus whose contributions to students, alumni and the life Awarded to an undergraduate alumnus or alumna within 10 years of of the University merit special recognition. graduation to recognize outstanding personal or professional achievement. Four-time All-American Armando Villarreal is The early success Armando is finding on Asked to instruct a class at SMU, a young Dallas positions on campus. He was a longtime PGA’s world stage is merely a continuation banker discovers an irresistible urge to teach. business school chair, the University’s first quickly establishing himself as a professional of a successful collegiate career that HSome would say it was a calling. As people chief investment officer, and he retired as Ygolfer. The native of Los Mochis, Mexico, included a second-place individual finish often do when they sense a call, Louis “Mac” director of major gifts. But the constant turned pro after graduating from Texas at the 2009 national championship and McLain sought the counsel of his ministers, during his Wesleyan career, even today in Wesleyan and is a touring member of the retirement, was and is teaching. Professional Golf Association NEC Series. a third-place finish in 2010. As a senior, the Rev. Ben Feemster ’50 and the Rev. Dr. Armando set a Wesleyan career season James Abel ’63. Among their Texas Wesleyan Mac teaches that business is not just about The 2013 NEC Series season includes 14 scoring record, finishing in the top five on six acquaintances, the United Methodist ministers increasing profit. There are also ethical issues events in nine Latin American countries. occasions and winning two tournaments. spread the word about their parishioner, and that he introduces to students. A business has Armando’s best finish as a PGA professional, soon thereafter Mac was asked to set aside his “Rarely as a coach do you get the opportunity responsibilities to its employees and to the thus far, came in May when he placed second bank ledgers and follow his call to Fort Worth. to work with someone who has everything: communities where it operates. And, business at the Mundo Maya Open in Merida, Mexico. decisions have human consequences that skill, work ethic, attitude, sportsmanship,” Mac joined the School of Business His four-day score of 278 was just one shot should be considered before taking any action. said assistant athletic director and former Administration faculty in 1976, beginning a behind the winner. Other tournaments he men’s golf coach Kevin Millikan. “Armando journey that would extend beyond his May Mac’s goal is to impart a values-centered has participated in this season include the is that type of player, and I expect his recent 2013 “retirement.” With the exception of a education to his students. For any teacher, Dominican Republic Open and the U.S. Open results are just a preview of his success at the hiatus from 2005-2008, Mac held various that’s a good call. Qualifying Tournament in Jupiter, Fla. professional level.”

esleyan David D. Martin MBA ’04 service award bounds Dr. Terri Mossige ’94 Awarded to a Texas Wesleyan graduate whose service to the University award and its alumni has contributed specifically to the success of the Alumni Presented to an alumnus or alumna involved in athletics who exemplifies the Association and its programs. work, character and contributions made by the late O.D. Bounds Jr. B.S. ’41, a WOn his first campus visit to inquire about the That belonging translated to David becoming beloved Texas Wesleyan faculty member, coach, volunteer and friend. MBA program, David D. Martin realized Texas a University leader, first as president of the There was a time when Dr. Terri Mossige “You’re a determined and dependable player, Wesleyan is a special place. “This,” he thought MBA Student Association and later as the O.D.needed direction. She needed an advocate and you’re an inspiration to this team.” Those to himself as he stepped out of his car, “is Alumni Association president. Displaying Ram who believed in her and encouraged her. She words encourage Terri still. what a university should be.” pride, he encourages everyone — students, first found that person, or perhaps it was the faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, other way around, in her volleyball coach at The determination Terri exhibited as a Lady Although he did not have an appointment alumni — to increase participation in campus Arlington High School. Even after letting one Ram is manifested today as a high school for his lunch-hour visit, the then School of events, to give back to the University. He opportunity to play collegiate volleyball slip volleyball coach turned principal. She is an Business Dean Louis “Mac” McLain met with works to heighten Wesleyan’s exposure in away, Terri’s high school coach refused to give inspiration to an entirely different team — the David and answered all his questions. When the community, organizing such activities up. She called Becky Hughes ’83, then Texas team of teachers, coaches, administrators he left 45 minutes later, David knew where he as the Wesleyan float in Fort Worth’s annual Wesleyan’s women’s volleyball coach, and and students at Fort Worth’s Paschal High would pursue his master’s degree. Parade of Lights. asked her to give Terri a chance. School. Terri reminds the teachers that their students can be “built up or built down.” Terri Once enrolled, David appreciated that his Today, the president of David D. Martin Not wanting to disappoint either coach who understands it’s her “duty” to build up all professors got to know him as an individual Commercial Real Estate frequently visits the was willing to believe in her, Terri walked students at Fort Worth’s largest high school and and that his fellow grad students became campus. Stepping out of his car, he knows: on to Wesleyan’s volleyball team driven to to be their advocate — believing in them and friends rather than nameless classroom faces. “This is what a university should be.” And his succeed. After her first season, Coach Hughes encouraging them — because she knows the This is where he belonged. service to Wesleyan is one reason that’s true. awarded Terri a scholarship, telling her: difference that makes in a young person’s life.

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Several alumni were recognized at 1970s Michael Williams ’77 was named as the the 2013 Annual Theatre Awards president of the University of North Texas Dr. Christa Johnson Mars was named for the Live Theatre League of Health Science Center in Fort Worth WC Alumnus of the Year at Weatherford Tarrant County: after serving as interim president for six Stay Connected College’s homecoming in April. After months. her junior year at Texas Wesleyan, she Jason Domm ’82 was accepted into medical school at the Dear Texas Wesleyan Alumni, to Texas Wesleyan Theatre Design & Technical Award University of Texas Medical School in I am very eager to serve our University as the president of Houston, where she graduated four years the Texas Wesleyan University Alumni Association Board about the Texas Lydia Mackay ’99 later in the top five of her class. Her father, of Directors. This is a wonderful time to be part of and to LEARNWesleyan Alumni Association at Theatre Arts Educator Award John C. Johnson, also attended Texas become reacquainted with our alma mater, as more than Wesleyan and graduated in 1947. 250 alumni and friends discovered when they returned for www.txwes.edu/alumni. Sarahi Salazar ’12 Alumni Weekend in April 2013. Bill Garber Young Theatre John Agee ’75 received the Mentor of the SUBSCRIBE Artist Award Year award for the 2012-2013 school year During my tenure, I would like to ask each of you, as alumni, to the monthly alumni e-newsletter. for the Lancaster ISD in conjunction with to do just two things: Come back and give back. The Turn-Around Agenda through Oak Rod & Claudia ’72 Stepp Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas. Ann L. Rhodes Philanthropic Come back to reconnect with fellow alumni and friends. ourUPDATE office on your latest news and He mentors fourth- and fifth-graders one Individual Award Anne Street Skipper ’78 was selected as Come back to see the beauty of the campus, from the accomplishments. day a week and has volunteered for this a semifinalist for the Wounded Warrior magnificent Oneal-Sells Administration Building to the program for five years. new construction under way on East Rosedale Street. Joel Burns (attended Wesleyan) Program Carry Forward Awards. This innovative outreach campaign recognizes Come back because it is still your University, and never has Theatre Arts Advocate Lyle Kanouse ’75 will appear as the janitor withINTERACT fellow alumni on Facebook at individuals who are making a difference there been a better time to renew your pride in all that it in an upcoming CBS sitcom Bad Teacher. www.facebook.com/txwesalumni. in the lives of today’s wounded service represents. 1950s Filming started in August and will include members. She also appeared as Sister actors David Alan Grier, Kristin Davis, Sara Robert Collie ’51 and co-author Annelie Robert Anne in the hilarious musical the Rams Network at Gilbert, Ari Graynor and Ryan Hansen. Give back to enable current students to receive a values- Collie have a book available on Amazon Nunsense 2: The Second Coming at JOINwww.txwes.edu/alumni. Lyle also appeared in a few movies this and student-centered education like you received at titled The Apostle Paul and Post- Graham Regional Theatre along with Texas Wesleyan. Give back because many of you received summer and early fall including The Trials Contact us at 817-531-6548 or Traumatic Stress. Stephanie Faris Sanders ’01. scholarship assistance when you were a student at the [email protected]. of Cate McCall starring Kate Beckinsale; a dark comedy called Out West, directed by University. Give back because foundations and corporations 1960s 1980s look at the alumni giving percentage before awarding large Lee Brownstein; and Beyond the Ropes, gifts and grants. Jim ’58 and Frankie ’60 Russell have produced by Ryan Gosling. Stan Graner ’81 appeared in WaterTower three children and 11 grandchildren. Theatre’s productions of The Grapes of Wrath in April and A.R. Gurney’s Black Tie In closing, our Alumni Association is only as strong as the Their youngest grandson, Tristan, was Evan Faris ’76 appeared as Nicely-Nicely in June. He won Best Supporting Actor in sum of its parts. We are all Texas Wesleyan Rams, and we Calling All Alumni! featured on WFAA-TV in March 2011 Johnson in the Stolen Shakespeare The University has contracted an Equity Play for his work in The Diary can all make a difference. when he fell from the third-floor window Guild’s production of Guys and Dolls at of Anne Frank in Dallas’ Column Awards Harris Connect to publish our of his home. The Russells are proud to the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, July 26-Aug. 11. — his seventh Column Award. Stan also Most sincerely, next alumni directory. To ensure share that he is doing very well. NBC ran plays piano and sings most Saturday our records are current, Harris a follow-up story on Tristan as he began Several alumni including Evan Faris ’76, nights at the legendary local restaurant will contact you by email, regular his first day of school. The Italian Inn. mail or phone to verify that your Janie Faris ’77 MA ’83, Anne Street Skipper ’78, and Stephanie Faris Sanders ’01 were information is accurate. Harris will Cathey Cady ’67 will choreograph the featured in the cast of Les Miserables at the Rene Lawson ’81 received a Doctor of Ministry also produce and sell hard copies Karen Cole ’99 MBA ’04 Hot Springs Village Players production of Graham Regional Theatre, June 28-30. degree from Houston Graduate School of of the directory, allowing you to Annie in November. Theology. He is currently continuing his Navy reconnect with old friends and Debbie Brown ’78 performed as the lead Reserve duty in San Diego. network with other Texas Wesleyan Stan Carr ’69 has two new books available role of Clara Nowak in Circle Theatre’s alumni. Thank you in advance for via Barnes & Noble Nook — Can You Find production of A Miracle on South Division Dan Mocio ’82 was promoted to chief lending your participation. Me and Poetry Made Simple. Street, June 13-July 13. officer at Worthington National Bank. He is

22 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan { 23 Alumni active in several community organizations, the Texas Public Health Association at the Debra Ney ’01 was selected as Elementary 2010s Armando Villarreal ’11 took second place including The First Tee of Fort Worth and St. Annual Education Conference in March. Teacher of the Year in the Keller ISD. in the Mundo Maya Open, a tournament on Patrick Fraser ’10 was given the 1st Place Andrew’s Church and School. She also serves on the executive council Debra teaches language arts and has the NEC Series PGA Tour Latinoamérica, Honors Student Research Award by the and governing board for the organization. spent the last 12 years teaching in Keller. which was held in Merida, Mexico. Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at She credits Twyla Miranda, Ph.D., for her 1990s UNT’s Health Science Center on Research LaTrice Tatum ’97 was featured in the love for books and why she is a teacher. David Cox ’94 was promoted to president Appreciation Day 2013. Fort Worth Business Press regarding and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Fort her purchase of Handley Heights Place. Stephanie Faris Sanders ’01 appeared as Michael Kreitzinger ’10 appeared as Sky Worth, Inc. His selection was made She spent six months transforming the Sister Mary Paul in the hilarious musical Masterson in the Stolen Shakespeare official on March 26 at Goodwill Fort 2,500-square-foot main house into an Nunsense 2: The Second Coming at Worth’s board meeting. David previously events center. Ninety percent of her Graham Regional Theatre along with Anne Guild’s production of Guys and Dolls at served as senior vice president of retail business is weddings, but she also stays Street Skipper ’78. Stephanie was also the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, sales and marketing. busy with anniversary parties, birthday featured in the cast of Les Miserables at July 26 - Aug. 11. parties and family reunions. the Graham Regional Theatre, June 28-30, R. Michael Rose ’94 published ROE along with Evan Faris ’76, Janie Faris ’77 Brian Von Hatten ’10, attorney, has Powers ROI, which discusses return on Suzanne Foxworth ’98 is working for NASA MA ’83 and Anne Street Skipper ’78. joined the law offices of Scott & Scott, energy methodology. It is available at full time. She places interns and works LLP, an intellectual property and amazon.com. with the Minority University Research and Callie Vivion-Matthews ’02 J.D. ’06 technology law firm in Southlake, Texas. Education Program. She also works with was sworn in before the United States Brian represents many large and mid- the Pre-Service Teacher Institute and the Supreme Court in December 2012. J.O., owned by Jennifer Henderson ’96, market organizations on matters related Reduced Gravity program. received eight awards at the second annual to transactions, software licensing and James Lind ’03 performed in the banda disputes. As a former IT manager for a PRSA Worthy awards ceremony. The 2000s Worthy awards are given in recognition with the Dallas Opera in their production of global pharmaceutical company, Brian Turandot in April. This year marks his fifth of the best regional communication Brandon Weaver ’00 and his wife, devoted significant attention to network season performing with the Dallas Opera. strategies. Katherine, are proud parents to Allen security, data privacy, IT procurement and Alejandro Hukill-Arias ’12 worked for state Warren Weaver born on Dec. 14, 2012. outsourcing, and policy development. Wanda Monroe ’04 M.Ed. ’09 was Rep. Lon Burnam and state Sen. Wendy selected as Teacher of the Year at Brewer Davis on their campaigns. He has now Alternative Campus in White Settlement. secured a position as field representative Don’t miss it! This is Wanda’s third year as the special in the Fort Worth/Dallas district offices for Groundbreaking education teacher at Brewer. She said newly elected U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey ’95. for new campus her experience at Texas Wesleyan helped prepare her for her career. Jessica Walls ’13 was featured in Now entryway magazine and discussed her career DeAwna Wood ’05 was a top 10 finalist in change from the health care industry to 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15 the Folgers jingle contest. Although her teaching and also expressed her love for group did not win the grand prize, they Texas Wesleyan. were featured on the Folgers website for the duration of the competition, and they enjoyed the experience. Jason Lamers ’96 was named among Daphne Brookins ’01 was one of six 2013’s “40 Under 40” by the Fort Worth members appointed by Gov. Rick Desiree Kniker Bohls ’05 is proud to Texas Wesleyan’s TEXAS-SIZED REPUTATION Business Press. He serves as the chief of Perry to the OneStar National Service announce the birth of her first son, Foster Commission. The commission works staff for Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price James Bohls, born on Jan. 29, 2013. with OneStar Foundation to further and the City Council. Jason was the national service initiatives in Texas and recipient of Wesleyan’s Young Alumni OUR SCHOOL OF EDUCATION IS KNOWN to administer the AmeriCorps Texas Rachel (Carter) Willis ’06 was promoted Achievement Award in 2007 and is program. to vice president of finance and was married to Kelli Lamers ’99. appointed as an officer of her company, FOR PRODUCING EXCELLENT EDUCATORS ID Technology, a division of Pro Mach Inc. Melinda Massie ’01 was named as a It’s hard to walk into any school in this area “Our faculty members are all focused Kelly Reeves ’96, currently the senior 2013 featured contributor to She Owns and not find a graduate of Texas Wesleyan on helping individuals become the best University. There are teachers in nearly conference planner for American Airlines Jonah Copeland ’09 finished his rookies they can be,” Carlos Martinez, It, a website dedicated to celebrating, every school, and you’ll find plenty of Training and Conference Center, was connecting and supporting women internship at Convergence School of principals who are alumni. dean of education, said. awarded Leader of the Quarter for the Supernatural Ministry and will release his entrepreneurs. She is the A Life Less “Texas Wesleyan University itself has a big And the School of Education’s reputation first quarter of 2012 and 2012 Leader of first album in October. Cluttered expert and writes monthly on reputation, but the School of Education is going to get even bigger when it has an even better reputation,” education the Year. debunking organizing myths and how to graduates the first Doctorate of Education major Taylor Peters said. clear the clutter and emotional ties to it. Ben Phillips ’09 appeared as Marcellus students in December. Melissa Stanford Oden ’97 was honored Her company, Organizing with a Side of Washburn in The Music Man at Lyric The school is so well known for producing quality educators that professors like to be elected as second vice president for Fabulous, turns 4 this January. Stage in Irving, June 14-23. Lisa Dryden often receive calls from hiring managers who are looking for WEB EXTRA recommendations. One of the reasons our alumni perform so Find out more about the School of well is because of the preparation they get. Education at www.txwes.edu/ed 24 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan { 25 Alumni 1940s Terry G. Roberts ’54 calls and visits from ex-students who June 11, 2013, Fort Worth would thank him for being such a positive Edwin L. Cromwell ’49 Terry married Gayle influence in their lives. April 1, 2013, San Antonio Wood in Fort Worth Edwin earned his B.S. on Feb. 17, 2007. He 1960s graduated from Texas from Texas Wesleyan James Curtis Ford ’65 Wesleyan College in 1954 College in accounting July 19, 2013, Waco with a bachelor’s degree in education and and economics. He went Curtis earned a B.S. from from TCU in 1957 with an M.Ed. He was on to do post-graduate work at TCU. Texas Wesleyan College. During his banking career, Edwin served employed by Fort Worth ISD as a teacher/ assistant principal for 33 years. He He coached football at a as a trust officer with National Bank of In Memoriam number of schools before enjoyed traveling and visiting with family Commerce in San Antonio and as the and close friends. moving to Houston to assistant auditor for Continental National work for Pan American Airlines. He later Bank of Fort Worth and First National Jeanne C. McGlathery ’55 moved to Mart and went to work for Read’s Bank of Fort Worth. March 5, 2013, Food Store and The Mart Herald. Curtis Loveland, Colo. then worked for Mars Candy Company in 1950s Jeanne earned a B.A. in Waco until retirement in 1997. Helen J. Gleghorn ’50 music at Texas Wesleyan Feb. 15, 2013, Euless College and became Anna J. Bell ’66 a member of Sigma Helen graduated from May 25, 2013, Granbury Alpha Iota. A compassionate and gifted Texas Wesleyan College Anna “A.J.” Bell received a caregiver to seniors, she earned an M.A. in 1950 with a bachelor’s B.S. from Texas Wesleyan in gerontology from the University of degree in speech. She College and was a Northern Colorado in 1985. Throughout dedicated her life to teaching for the her life, Jeanne was dedicated to dedicated teacher at South Louise H. Canafax ’53 Marjorie B. Murphy ’45 & ’49 next 51 years. She was a valued member selflessly serving others whether Birdville Elementary. A.J. was an avid card March 23, 2013, Fort Worth April 9, 2013, Fort Worth of the Euless Historical Society and a vocationally or as a volunteer. player and was very active in the Garden member of Airport Freeway Church of Club and her church. Christ for 48 years. Maynette Dowler ’57 May 22, 2013, Michael W. Jackson ’68 William E. Brey ’54 North Richland Hills Feb. 21, 2013, China Spring Louise Terry Canafax was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Marjorie Murphy was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Fort Worth Feb. 19, 2013, Mount Dora, Fla. Maynette graduated Michael was awarded a golf scholarship Bryson, the third daughter of Jesse England and Mary to Rose Simpson and John Murphy. Marjorie was 15 from Texas Wesleyan Bill attended Texas Wesleyan College on to attend Texas Wesleyan College, Louise Terry. She received her bachelor’s degree in months old when her mother passed away. She was College with a B.S. in a tennis scholarship, graduating in 1954 where in 1968 he received his BBA in music education from Texas Wesleyan College and raised by her mother’s sister, Bess Simpson, “Auntie.” education. She taught with a BBA. After graduation, he married management. He went on to pursue master’s degree from TCU with additional study at the Marjorie graduated from Polytechnic High School. in Fort Worth ISD from 1957 until her his MBA at UNT. In 1997, he married Eastman School of Music, USC and Wellesley College. She earned a B.A. and B.M. from Texas Wesleyan Tommie Harmening and began his retirement in 1989. Maynette was a Jan Marstaller. Although his skill and She married Clarence Canafax on June 25, 1955. College and an M.A. from University of Nebraska. She successful career with Montgomery Ward. guidance counselor at Western Hills High Louise performed with the Fort Worth Symphony, studied with Frank La Forge in New York City and at After 24 years at Montgomery Ward, School for many years. She loved big schooling led him to a successful career Fort Worth Opera Orchestra and the San Antonio Juilliard. Marjorie was an outstanding singer, highly Bill accepted the position of president bands, dancing and going to the lake. in building and construction, he also Symphony. She taught music at Trinity Valley School praised in oratorio and concert. She was choir soloist and CEO of Restonic Corporation, an She was always smiling, and everywhere traveled the countryside of Italy working for 31 years and spent each summer performing with at Polytechnic United Methodist Church for more than international bedding manufacturer with she went there was laughter, love and for a marble company where he was self- the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra. She 20 years and Chancel Choir soloist for 43 years at offices around the world. good times. taught and fluent in Italian. represented Texas in The World Symphony Orchestra. First Christian Church. Her roles of Anna in The King Kent Conwell ’59 Since 1989 she was the backstage mother for every and I at Texas Wesleyan and the mother in Amahl Robert L. Johnson ’54 1970s Feb. 14, 2013, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In and the Night Visitors are unforgettable. She served July 15, 2013, Ronald D. Bearden ’73 Port Neches addition to being a docent at First United Methodist 34 years as secretary of the fine arts department at Fort Worth March 25, 2013, Iraan Church of Fort Worth, she was a member of the Texas Wesleyan and taught private voice lessons for Kent earned a B.S. from Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Robert Loyd “Uncle Bob” Texas Wesleyan and boards of the Van Cliburn Foundation, the Youth students. Marjorie’s warmth and charming personality Bearden graduated from Johnson graduated from began teaching. He Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth and the Alumnae caused her to be surrounded by many loyal friends. Texas Wesleyan College Texas Wesleyan College later acquired an M.Ed. Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. A friend once commented, “Everyone thinks they are with a B.S. in mathematics. with a B.S. in religion. and Ph.D. Kent authored more than 40 Marjorie’s best friend.” He also graduated from TCU. Ronnie retired Bob spent his career working in aviation westerns, six mysteries, and wrote a electronics. He retired after working weekly article for The Port Arthur News. from McCurdy Oil Company as a field many years at Meacham Field and lived He won awards for his short stories, supervisor. He was a longtime resident of in the nearby Saginaw community. screenplays, mysteries and westerns. He Iraan. Ronnie loved to play golf and shoot Although he never had children, he loved spent many years as a teacher, and after darts. He maintained a lifelong passion his nieces as his own. his retirement, he would often receive for learning.

26 } Wesleyan FALL 2013 WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan { 27 Dallie L. Houston ’73 1980s Worth Lecture Foundation and the May 28, 2013, Fort Worth Roundelay Dance Club. She was a world Kenneth M. Norland ’86 traveler and was climbing bell towers in Dallie married Marvin March 4, 2013, Europe last October. Houston on Jan. 20, 1956, Winfield, Kan. and they moved to the Kenneth graduated from Fort Worth area in March Texas Wesleyan College 2000s Bryan D. Boyd ’02 1957. She graduated from with a BBA in business March 11, 2013, Son donates $750,000 Texas Wesleyan College with a degree administration and a Fort Worth in elementary education and taught degree in ranch management from TCU. Bryan put his psychology second grade for several years. She He was vice president of the Texas Grain to renovate dorms named degree from Texas then worked for State Farm, where she and Feed Association. He and his wife, Wesleyan to work as he Madeline (Magnusson), have jointly James C. Armstrong retired after 20 years. Dallie was an motivated his clients to for his parents owned and operated the Bluestem accomplished musician (piano/organ) combine their workouts with healthy Bed and Breakfast. It is an example of irca 1956: Elizabeth Means who enjoyed teaching piano lessons, eating. He had a passion for his clients Ken’s ingenuity of design. Armstrong, Class of 1920, and especially to her grandsons. as he trained young athletes, teenagers, her husband, Otho C. Armstrong, 1990s business men and women, as well as James H. Brown ’74 his elderly grandmother. His smile and University trustee, pictured on the right, Pamela Day ’91 April 8, 2013, Fort Worth compassion and his “full-tilt boogie” Cstudy the plans for their new dormitories to April 7, 2013, Fort Worth attitude often took you one step further be built and named for them. James “Jim” Harvey Pamela received a and one step healthier. Brown served our country B.A. in bilingual/early in the Vietnam War. Upon childhood education The Armstrongs’ gift spearheaded a Timothy S. Smith ’04 his return he continued from Texas Wesleyan $1 million campaign to build new facilities May 20, 2013, Springtown his education at Texas University and a master’s on the campus, to include the two residence Timothy graduated from Texas Wesleyan Wesleyan College, graduating with a BBA degree from UTA. She was employed by University with a B.S. in psychology. halls, the Dora Roberts Dining Hall, and the Fort Worth ISD as an adult education in accounting. He started his career at Judge George W. Armstrong Library (today’s KPMG and then served many years working aide, an elementary teacher, an assistant Michayela D. Mays ’08 School of Business Administration building). principal and a principal. She cared for the Bass Enterprises in Fort Worth. May 13, 2013, Azle deeply for the welfare and well-being of Michayela graduated from Texas her students and her teachers. The Armstrongs’ son, James C. Armstrong Martin L. Patterson ’76 Wesleyan University with a B.S. in mass of Austin, has made a donation of May 10, 2013, Arlington communication. William P. Poland ’94 $750,000 to renovate both Elizabeth Martin served four years Feb. 6, 2013, Fort Worth Means Armstrong Hall and Otho C. in the U.S. Air Force William Pitchlynn “Pitch” Armstrong Hall. and was stationed in Poland graduated from Germany. He graduated Texas Wesleyan University from Texas Wesleyan with a B.S. in social Renovation beginning soon The renovations are scheduled to begin in with a B.A. in psychology. He worked sciences. Pitch’s heart was for the Postal Service for 29 years. as large as his smile and he generously late fall and will include new landscaping, Martin was a member of Tate Springs gave of himself to help others. From the window treatments, and kitchen and study Baptist Church and was a Mason and a homeless to his recent mission trip to lounge upgrades. Shrine clown. Uganda, he always thought of others before himself. Jack W. Tollett ’78 May 24, 2013, Fort Worth Hattie Jim Dycus McManus ’96 Jack “Jackson” Wesley July 22, 2013, Fort Worth Tollett married his best Hattie Jim earned a friend and soul mate bachelor’s degree from Paula Reed on Jan. 8, UNT and an M.Ed. from 1988. He graduated from Texas Wesleyan. She Texas Wesleyan College with a BBA in taught in the Dallas school district, management and worked on graduate the Fort Worth school district and the studies in economics at TCU. He taught Everman school district. Hattie Jim was economics as an adjunct professor at TCU a founding member of Christ Chapel and taught Texas history at William James and an active and longstanding member Middle School. Jack was the chairman and of the book club, the Bridge Group of CEO of the Texas Methane Producers. the Woman’s Club of Fort Worth, Fort

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by Ken Roberts lthough it’s been nearly 30 “I don’t know what happened to the years since Stefan Stamoulis previous caregiver, but they needed ’84 graduated from Texas somebody to care for Willie the Ram, Wesleyan, his experience as both and Jerry Bawcom asked me if I aA student and alumnus personifies wanted the job. I was from Galveston. today’s “Smaller. Smarter.” I’d never taken care of animals, advertising campaign. In fact, that but I decided to do it.” Stefan’s job description included feeding and experience began for him even before grooming Willie and taking him to he enrolled. When he was a high parades, school functions and athletic school senior, Stefan hadn’t decided events. “I was responsible for school where here was going to pursue property. I had a truck and trailer, and Save higher education. A friend in his native Willie, of course. That experience put Galveston who had attended Wesleyan me in contact with the workings of the encouraged Stefan to visit the campus. college, and I just felt really close to Stefan agreed to make the trip to the school,” Stefan said. {Fort Worth to learn more about the the Date! University, and he was hooked before After earning his BBA, Stefan his weekend visit ended. pursued an undergraduate degree in geology from Tarleton State University School of Natural and Social Sciences “When I met with Buddy Carter, who and an MBA at Pepperdine University; Alumni Reception was the registrar, and Jerry Bawcom, and he is two classes removed who was dean of students at that from earning a master’s degree in time, I decided right then that this is sustainability and environmental Thursday, February 20 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Lou’s Place management from Harvard University. where I was going to go to school. The owner of three successful They took the time to learn about companies, all providing vital Come meet Dean Marcel Satsky Kerr, me and I could tell they really cared. environmental services that protect and mingle with your favorite professors and alumni. That was what I was looking for in a our nation’s groundwater and air, and college,” Stefan said. the holder of three industrial patents, Stefan says his first university remains A place that cares about students especially important to him. “I continue Stefan’s first impression of the to support Texas Wesleyan because Texas Wesleyan Empowers CRITICAL THINKERS University never wavered. In fact, it it was a special time and place in my was strengthened with experience. life. I believe in the University’s mission “I really felt like it was, and is, a place and I’ve sat down with students in the that cares about students and wants cafeteria and found out they feel the LEARNING ESSENTIAL SKILLS to see them succeed. I’ve been to same way I do.” other colleges, and Wesleyan does Just as his friend encouraged him GIVES OUR STUDENTS AN ADVANTAGE this a tad bit better.” to look at Texas Wesleyan, Stefan’s At Texas Wesleyan, we teach critical Maria, who wants to be a pathologist, message to anyone who’s undecided Perhaps recognizing that Stefan thinking and analytical reasoning — the knows that the skills she is learning today about where to pursue higher was more appreciative than many very skills that students will need for will help her in the long run. education is smaller is smarter. “The graduate school or professional careers. undergraduates of the University’s people here have proven over and “I believe it will help me gain experience … caring nature, Dr. Bawcom made it over that they care about students. If “Critical thinking means taking skills that and I will know what I’m doing instead of possible for Stefan to reciprocate by you want to have a close experience you learn and applying them to different just learning it after I start working.” giving him the opportunity to care with your school and professors, and if situations,” biochemistry major Maria for nature. A creature of nature, that you really want to learn and graduate, Arreola said. WEB EXTRA is: Willie the Ram. Texas Wesleyan is the place.” “The skills that I’ve learned here are working Find out more about Maria’s success at in groups, keeping a laboratory notebook, txwes.edu/maria and organization. The instruments provided at Texas Wesleyan give me a hands-on Wesleyan FALL 2013 experience for what I might come across in WWW.TXWES.EDU Wesleyan 30 } my professional career.” { 31 Tribute Gift Recognition Upcoming A gift to a charitable organization is a wonderful way to recognize someone of importance in your life. Texas Wesleyan is honored to receive gifts in memory or honor of alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends. These gifts acknowledge the relationship individuals have with the University and the community. We are pleased to recognize these gifts and the role each honored person and donor has in the lives of our students. Events We gratefully acknowledge the following donors for their tribute gifts received from 2/1/13 through 7/31/13. November 15 Barr Memorial Concert, Martin Hall, 7:30 p.m. Reception IN HONOR OF Alta Lewis Dollar ’66 to the Alta Lewis Jenny Williams to the Carol Corley Dollar Endowed Scholarship Fund Employee Library Fund follows at Lou’s Place. Bob & Shirley Corley David Dollar ’85 16 Burge Classic Basketball, Sid Richardson Center gym, 4 p.m. Class of 1942 to the 2013 Reunion Melody Hensarling ’86 David Corley Margaret A. Kimmins ’42 Patricia “Tish” Deffenbaugh Merlene Ogle Grossman to 24 Wesleyan Encore reunion, Lou’s Place, 4 p.m. Class of 1950 to the 2013 Reunion the Wesleyan Fund Billy Sills to the Wesleyan Fund 30 Clifford Classic Basketball, Sid Richardson Center gym, 4 p.m. Charlene York-Carleton ’59 Maxine Ogle Lange ’64 Carol Pollard ’92 Jan E. Fersing HON ’11 to the Marlene Ogle Loughran ’64 Tribute Scholarship Fund Morten Meng to the Wesleyan Fund Dr. & Mrs. Donald Matheson GIFTS IN KIND December John Williams ’71

Gina Phillips ’97, MSP ’07 to the 3 Wesleyan Chorale, Martin Hall, 7:30 p.m. Marjorie Murphy ’45 to the Marjorie Barry Baker ’84 Wesleyan Fund Murphy Scholarship Fund Karen Cole ’99 MBA ’04 Kerry Watterson ’98 8 A Festival of Lessons & Carols, Polytechnic United Sue Buratto Martha Cole ’62 Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Catharine Wakefield ’39 to the Joe Brown Martha Earngey ’77 Wesleyan Fund Gary Jordan Jan E. Fersing HON ’11 13 Undergraduate robing, 11 a.m. Graduate robing, 6 p.m. Both Sharon Byas Allen ’67 Verna Keene Presley Hatcher ’74 are held in Martin Hall with a reception in Lou’s Place. John ’59 & Linda Maddux Syndi Hillberry ’86 Catharine Wakefield ’39 David Martin MBA ’04 14 Commencement, Southwestern Theological Seminary, 11 a.m. IN MEMORY OF Melissa Benton Wallis ’80 Stuart Rosenkrantz Anne Street Skipper ’78 Peggy Jorene Peden to the Carol Corley Glen Tuggle ’85 Bryan Boyd ’02 to the Tribute Employee Library Fund Kathy Walker ’97 For a full list of events, go to txwes.edu/calendar Scholarship Fund Bob & Shirley Corley Jerry Wood ’69 Pati Alexander ’90, M.Ed. ’97 Adam & Ron Reed to the Reed Memorial Imogene Boyer to the Wesleyan Fund Endowed Scholarship Fund Marlise Harman ’93 Jeremy Reed ’91 Texas Wesleyan has ENGAGING EDUCATORS

William Brey ’54 to the O.D. Bounds Golf Martha F. Smith ’31 to the Wesleyan Fund Endowment Fund Charlene York-Carleton ’59 Dortha Cockerham ’57 EDUCATOR DRIVEN TO HELP Clara Vivion Haydon Thornton to the James “Jim” Bridges ’54 to the Dan Hart/ Carol Corley Employee Library Fund Jim Bridges Endowed Basketball Fund Bob & Shirley Corley FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS SUCCEED Richard & Pamela Hirsch Hayden & Bobbie Cox Reverend Elden Traster to the Elden “One of the reasons I wanted to teach “I think what is important about the work Traster Scholarship Fund at Texas Wesleyan was the student I do is that I focus on four areas — I look Dr. Gene Burge ’54 to the Basketball Fund Craig Lidell population,” Carol Johnson-Gerendas, at content, collaboration, critical thinking Ann Burge ’54 assistant professor of communication and and communication — and how to develop Jean Traster program coordinator of liberal studies, said. those skills in students — and use those in Louise Canafax’53 to the Tribute Virginia Ward ’57 to the Carol Corley the classroom in order to teach them the Scholarship Fund “I had an empathy and a heart to help first- kinds of skills and capabilities and abilities Employee Library Fund John ’59 & Linda Maddux time college goers and adults returning to they need to be successful at both the Bob & Shirley Corley college who may be afraid of college or University and in business.” Gordon Doggett ’68 to the Wesleyan Fund David Corley may be concerned that it was something Sabra Doggett ’70 Patricia “Tish” Deffenbaugh they couldn’t accomplish and help them see that they could have a future in college WEB EXTRA and beyond college — and that they were capable of completing a degree.” Learn more about Carol Johnson- Gerendas at txwes.edu/cjg She said she hopes to help students FALL 2013 32 } Wesleyan become persuasive communicators. 1201 Wesleyan Street Fort Worth, Texas 76105-1536

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