footprintsSummer 2010

Raising the bar

Wayland alums push health and fitness to competitive levels

WBU’s wellness program grows as waistlines shrink

Pioneer track team wins Outdoor National Championship

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Editorial Board Danny Andrews, BA’72 Features Publisher Teresa Young, BA’94 2 Raising the Bar Editor With the nation focused on the problem of Jonathan Petty, BA’95 obesity, alumni in various fields are part of Assistant Editor the fitness and health movement as Wayland adds a wellness component of its Alumni Officers Kevin Carter, BBA’93 own. President One Student’s Miracle Sally Dillman Eaves, BS’75 18 Vice President Wayland track runner Edward Taragon Danny Andrews, BA’72 gets a new lease on life and a set of Director, Alumni Development “American parents” in a most surprising Susie Vera, AAS’84 miracle worked by God. Secretary

Executive Board 30 A Win-Win Situation Dr. Gary Abercrombie, BS’73 Establishing a charitable gift annuity at Dr. Barbara Allen Carr, BA’89, MEd'92 Wayland can pay big dividends for you in Rose Ann Chavez, BSOE’06 return rates now and result in a bigger gift Tyke Dipprey, BSOE’96 for the university down the road. Brenda Gonzalez, BA’73 Mike Manchee, BS'94, MEd’97 Joseph Mares, BA’98 Richard Miller, BS’87 Departments Daleyn Schwartz, AAS’85 Caren Smith, BA’92 Student Spotlight Dion White, BA’92, MBA’96 On the cover: An 17 Danny Wrenn, BA’84 image from Dreamstime.com 22 News in Brief illustrates the theme of health and 24 Athletics Review FOOTPRINTS is published by the Association of Former wellness in this Students at Wayland Baptist University. No outside advertising is 28 President's Pen accepted. Wayland Baptist University is affiliated with the Baptist issue, along with General Convention of Texas. Wayland is accredited by the photos of alums Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Priscilla Edwards 29 Thinking Out Loud Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the associate, baccalau- reate and master’s levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at and Jennifer 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679- Rankin, featured 30 Development Feature 4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wayland Baptist inside. University. Non-profit rate postage paid at Lubbock, Texas 32 Class Notes 79404. Telephone (806) 291-3600. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to FOOT- PRINTS, Wayland Baptist University, 1900 West 7th St. CMB 437, Plainview, TX 79072. Wayland Baptist University does not discriminate on the basis If you have any questions or comments about Footprints, drop an e-mail to of race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin in administra- Danny at [email protected], Teresa at [email protected], or write to us in care tion of its policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan pro- grams, athletic and other school administration. of the Wayland Alumni Office. Raising the bar

Edwards makes health and fitness a priority

By Jonathan Petty

or some, health and fitness comes easy. For others, finding the motivation is diffi- F cult. For Priscilla Edwards, it was a choice. At 5-feet, 11-inches, the long, lean Edwards is the quintessential picture of physical fitness: Broad shoulders and a narrow waist with lean rip- pling muscle. A former track athlete at Wayland, Edwards has never shied away from exercise, but the decision to live a life committed to health and fitness was a personal choice that even she faced once her days of competition were over. “Nobody in college tells you what happens next when you are an athlete,” Edwards said. “Unless you join a league or a club or something after college – or you become a pro which is a very small percentage of the population – you fall into a little pocket where there’s nothing for you to do.”

Moving in Growing up on the west coast of Barbados, Edwards was no stranger to track and field. She started running in elementary school and never stopped. She ran all through school and once she completed her formal education, her coach asked her if she would like to run for a college team.

2 footprints Edwards was open to the idea, know- ed to the chill that comes with a West Wayland’s admissions office for career ing she would travel to the United Texas winter. and practical training, and she real- States and face an academic chal- “At home there is just the rainy ized that she loved working in higher lenge as well as athletic competition. season and the dry season. There is education. Edwards now works in the Edwards’ coach put her in contact no snow. It’s hot and humid and I office of institutional research and has with Wayland. lived on the coast, so there is always a been charged with developing the “(Wayland) Coach Rick Beelby was nice sea school’s study looking for a hurdler and my coach breeze,” abroad pro- was looking for an opportunity for me Edwards gram. to continue to compete,” Edwards said. “I “I really said. “They found each other and I was so want to stay ended up here.” excited in higher edu- Wayland wasn’t the only school when it cation,” she that contacted Edwards about joining snowed. I said. its track team, but it was the one that put on seemed to care the most about her about Staying Fit future. She said a school in South four lay- Edwards’ Carolina had shown some interest, but ers of time at the coach didn’t seem to be too con- clothes, Wayland has cerned with her personal well-being. ear also brought “He didn’t ask me anything about muffs, a her notoriety myself. He didn’t ask me anything hat, small gloves, big, giant, go-skiing among fellow about my family,” she said. “He didn’t gloves, boots and a coat that went employees as an expert in physical fit- ask me about anything other than half-way down my legs. I was ready. ness and exercise. When Wayland track. Coach Beelby was the warmest “I walked outside of Owen Hall. started its new wellness program person on the phone. He had the The wind hit me, and I turned around under the leadership of Ron Appling most concern for me, and he wanted and walked right back inside. This was the Human Resources director, me to actually graduate. He was more not going to work.” Edwards was asked to serve as a concerned about me getting a degree But that was about the only thing “wellness coach,” someone who could and athletics was second, and that that didn’t work for Edwards while at help others reach their fitness goals. worked for me. That’s why I ended up Wayland. A six-time NAIA All- She jumped at the opportunity. here.” American, Edwards still holds the The program is designed to offer Edwards embraced the small town school record for points scored in a employees incentive and motivation to and the university. Her hometown of heptathlon with 4,725 in 2004 and is exercise, eat right and develop a St. James is a very “close-knit com- second in the pentathlon with 3,328 healthy corporate culture. munity” and she did not want to live points scored in 2003. She was also “Before we started this wellness in a big city. Plainview was perfect for named an NAIA Scholar Athlete in program, I was thinking of starting a her. She said there was some culture 2002, ’03 and ’04. She graduated in walking club or something like that, shock, and she had to get used to the 2003 with a Bachelor of Business because I thought we could all use a idea that people in the U.S. drive Administration degree and completed little more exercise,” she said. “When I everywhere instead of walking, but she her Master of Business Administration learned we were doing this, I was very quickly adapted to the cultural differ- in the spring of 2005. excited.” ences. With her degrees in hand, Edwards After all, Edwards had seen the The weather, however, was another was ready to take the corporate world benefit of healthy choices in her life, story. Edwards said she was extremely by storm. But her designs on a corpo- as well as the down side of choosing a excited the first time she saw snow. rate office soon faded as she found more sedentary lifestyle following her That excitement quickly dwindled and another love. Edwards spent a little days as an athlete. Once she was no 10 years later she still has not adapt- more than a year working in longer eligible to compete, Edwards

footprints 3 took a break from exercise. “I stopped working out for close to a year. My body was tired,” she said. “I had been running since I was in primary school so I decided it was time to give my body a break.” She didn’t like what happened next. “I put on some weight,” she said. The undesirable results motivated her to make a change. “I wanted to take the weight off,” Edwards said. “I got to the point where I was frustrated enough to do something about it. My desire to be healthy was greater than my desire to eat a slice of pizza.” As a former athlete, Edwards already knew how to design an exercise program. She sat down and wrote out a six-week guide with the goal of losing 15 pounds. “I wrote out my cardio. I wrote out my strength training and my rest days,” she said. “I structured my meals where I would eat five meals a day and I would drink a certain amount of water.” Edwards followed her plan and watched as the weight began to disappear. At the end of the six weeks, she had lost the full 15 pounds. “I could have lost it sooner, but I was sticking to the plan,” she said. “I made some mistakes along the way, but I didn’t beat myself up. I stayed positive and reached my goal.” Once she reached her initial goal, Edwards evaluated the results. “I asked, ‘Now what?’” she said. “I wanted to make more improvements.” Edwards decided she wanted to add more lean muscle mass, so she changed her diet, changed her workout plan, put herself on a three- month program and checked off her goals as she met them.

Facing the competition Edwards was so successful in reaching her workout goals that she soon set out on a new adventure. “I went to a body building show in Lubbock,” she said. “I saw the women on stage and realized they weren’t any different from me. I can do this.” Edwards signed on to compete in her first

4 footprints show in 2008, increasing her workout routines in preparation for the competition. She completed strong cardio workouts in the morn- ings and lifted weights in the evenings. The work paid off as she finished 10th out of 19 in the com- petition. Edwards was pleased with the results, say- ing she never really focused on winning the competition, but on reaching her goals. “Of course, I wanted to win. Edwards admitted she had I’m competitive,” she said. “But it to work on her confidence level. It results. was about accomplishing a goal and wasn’t that she was not proud of her “You don’t have to challenging myself and being around physique, she just wasn’t used to work out two to four hours a day to people who were doing the same showing that much of it to people in be fit,” she said. “A lot of times I just things. It was about enjoying the a public forum. A modest woman, recommend for people to do things process and learning.” she had to get used to the revealing that fit into their lifestyle. If you don’t It was definitely a new experience clothing that contestants wear on like to lift weights, then don’t lift for Edwards, who said she really had stage. weights. Walk your dog. Play with no idea what the competition was all Not one to shy away from the your kids. Go swimming. Do Zumba. about prior to attending the first competition, however, she will once If you like to dance, then dance. It show. Not wanting to focus specifical- again don the two-piece and the 5- has nothing to do with lifting weights ly on bulking up for body building inch heels and take the stage this and running all the time. It has to do competition, Edwards chose to com- summer as she competes in another with what fits into your lifestyle.” pete in the figure competition. figure competition. This time around, While Edwards works out for Figure is one of several categories Edwards wants to improve her overall nearly two hours a day six days a in which women can compete under look. She has once again changed week, she said it is important for her the body building umbrella, along her workout routine and is already in to vary her routine. She works on dif- with fitness and bikini shows. better condition than she was for her ferent exercises and different body Edwards said figure contestants are first competition. She also said she is parts each day in order to not only judged on their overall physique, working to bring out more definition break up her routine, but also chal- looking for balance and symmetry. in her legs to complete the balance lenge her body to maximize the She said presentation is also very with her upper body. results. important to figure judges. “The fitter you get, the more diffi- “Are you having fun? Are you Making the choice cult your workout needs to be, and happy to be on stage?” she said. While body building and fitness the more you need to challenge your “You are wearing 5-inch heels; you competitions may be a far cry from body,” she said. “I used to do a lot of are water depleted; and you have what the average desk jockey is try- weights, but I’ve incorporated more been working out for all these ing to accomplish in a health and fit- calisthenics, lunges, squats, jumps months. Then you get on stage and ness routine, Edwards said it is and things like that.” you have to pose and smile and love important to make the right decision A healthy diet is also an impor- it. You must have confidence on and make being healthy a priority in stage.” one’s life in order to see the desired Continued on Page 11

footprints 5 Raising the bar Rankin climbing the ranks in competitive body building

By Jonathan Petty

hen the Village People penned their classic 1970s hit Y.M.C.A., W they definitely weren’t familiar with the Y in Plainview. While someone listening to the song might find it fun to “hang out with all the boys,” those same boys may be hard pressed to keep pace with YMCA fitness direc- tor, body builder and model, Jennifer (Brigman) Rankin. Rankin, who graduated from Wayland in 2005 with degrees in physical education and business administration, has parlayed her love of fitness, exercise and an overall active lifestyle into a successful career as a fitness instructor and competitor in regional and national body building shows. Through her success, she has also earned a contract as a fitness model for Optimum Nutrition. Not bad for a small-town Texas girl whose options out of high school were Wayland or the Army.

Coming to Wayland A graduate of Eula High School, Rankin came to Wayland after issuing an ultimatum to her parents who wanted her to stay closer to home. “My parents wanted me to go to junior col- lege in Abilene,” Rankin said. “At that time, the junior college was in an old building. It was so

6 footprints dirty. I thought, ‘This is going to be visiting the campus, Rankin also met and she still holds the outdoor school my college experience? I don’t think with the track coach, who said she record for the pole vault at 10 feet, 4 so.’” was welcome to walk on, a move that inches. She is second in school histo- Rankin said her parents had just a semester later would result in her ry for the indoor pole vault with a put her older sister through school earning a track scholarship. Now, she height of 9 feet, 6.25 inches, and she and were concerned about paying for just had to get her parents’ approval. is sixth in scoring in the pentathlon her education if it turned out that Rankin had also been meeting and fifth in scoring in the heptathlon. college was not meant for her. But with an Army recruiter who visited Rankin insisted on going to a good her high school. A paratrooper, the Finding Her Niche school where she could focus on her recruiter talked to Rankin about join- Rankin was more than just an dream of owning her own business. ing the parachute team. athlete and she was determined to “I told them I had been a good “That sounded fun to me,” she reach her educational goals, tailoring student. I had never quit hardly any- said. “So, I sat down with my parents her academics to fit her desired thing I had ever done, and I was not and told them I was either going to career path. She had plans of going going to that junior college,” she said. parachute school in the Army, or to into business for herself, working as a Rankin and her high school cheer Wayland to run track and be a cheer- personal trainer while owning and coach put together a highlight tape leader. They chose the Wayland operating a gym. With this in mind, and submitted it to Wayland as a route.” she focused on business administra- video tryout for the WBU cheerlead- Rankin was no slouch on the tion and physical education, earning ing squad. The Wayland coach liked track team. A former high school a double major in the academic dis- the tape and invited Rankin to join state qualifier, she made the NAIA ciplines. the squad and attend school. While nationals several times for Wayland, After graduation, Rankin accepted

footprints 7 a job working in Wayland’s Registrar’s office. habit. When I got the job at The job filled a need for the new graduate, the YMCA, I started working but it didn’t fit in line with what she wanted out again and being active, to accomplish in life. and putting that muscle “I learned very quickly that it wasn’t the back on. My body started place for me,” she said. “It was a great first changing again.” job, and I had an amazing time working for That change didn’t go my alma mater, but that really wasn’t my unnoticed by her co-workers cup of tea.” as one of the trainers encour- The ever-active Rankin needed a job that aged her to look into competi- pushed her physically. She applied for the tion. Rankin had often won- position of fitness director at the local YMCA dered about the competitive side of body and has been there for the past three years. building, but wasn’t sure if she could Rankin serves as the fitness director, child compete. watch director, and supervises the youth “I had always looked up to women and teen fitness programs as well as the who do that and take care of them- Silver Sneakers program for senior citizens. selves so well,” she said. “It was like this She is also busy in the community, planning thing that was out there that felt unat- a 5k run every year, working with America tainable.” on the Move and facilitating the Moo-A-Thon Rankin began to research the sport race for children at Plainview’s annual and eventually contacted a profes- Cowboy Days. She is also working toward sional body builder in Lubbock. CEO certification that would qualify her to “We set up a meeting so they be an executive director of a YMCA facility. could just look at me and “I wear a lot of hats here, but it’s great,” give me the thumbs up or she said. “I learn so much about all the dif- thumbs down as to whether ferent aspects of running a fitness busi- this was in my future, or ness.” even possible,” Rankin said. Rankin also designs and implements Not only was Rankin given personal training programs, and she is in the thumbs up, but they charge of purchasing and maintaining the encouraged her to compete in equipment in the weight and cardio exercise the West Texas Classic just 10 rooms. She also teaches spin classes and weeks after their meeting. fills in when the water aerobics instructor is “That day, I got started on a absent. competition diet and prepara- tion and competed 10 weeks Striving to Compete later,” Rankin said. The move to the YMCA was a positive A novice at competition, one for Rankin in many ways. Not only did it Rankin placed second overall, Rankin appeared on the cover of LifeStyle get her out from behind a desk, but it also earning a spot in an upcoming national magazine. allowed her to once again focus on her own competition. health and fitness. “I’ve been going strong ever since,” she “When I worked at Wayland, I kind of just said. stopped working out,” Rankin said. “I lost a Rankin competes as part of the National lot of the lean muscle I had gained while Physique Committee organization in figure doing track-and-field. I just got out of the and bikini competitions. Figure and bikini

8 footprints YMCA Fitness Director Jennifer Rankin talks to WBU psychology professor Brian McClenagan during an afternoon workout session at the Plainview YMCA. are two sub categories under the that she reaped almost instant bene- tition to see how she did. When she body building umbrella. Rankin fits. In fact, some benefits came so placed second, the company jumped explains that the figure competition quickly that she thought they were a at the chance to offer her a sponsor- is more of a feminine, athletic version scam. ship. of body building where women com- Just five weeks into preparing for “So I signed with them and it’s pete with more feminine posing, but her initial competition, Rankin was been fabulous ever since,” she said. still show their athleticism through contacted by a representative from Rankin has appeared in print ads strong muscle tone and symmetry Optimum Nutrition, “one of the and on the company’s Web site. She throughout their physique. largest and most accessible nutrition- was featured in a full-page ad in “Bikini is not really a step down al supplement companies in the Oxygen magazine and made the from that, but you are not looking for world.” The representative had seen cover of Lifestyle magazine. She also the striations in your muscles,” some pictures of Rankin on her made the cover of the company’s Rankin said. “It’s a ‘softer’ competi- MySpace page and thought she 2010 calendar. tion. You don’t have the rigid, stiff would be a good fit for the company. “It’s really amazing how I’ve been posing and quarter turns. It’s more The photos simply showed her pro- blessed in this industry, still living in about showing your personality and gression from week one of her prepa- Plainview, and all the opportunities having fun and all of that.” ration for competition through her I’ve had,” she said. Rankin said while figure and biki- fifth week. Ranking finished 10th overall in ni competitions are part of body “They were just progressive pic- her first junior national competition building, the contestants are not try- tures of how I was looking at the in 2009 and recently qualified for ing to bulk up like true body time,” Rankin said. “I got an email nationals again after placing second builders. She said they are still trying from the athlete and trade show at the Lone Star Classic in Plano in to look good and present a feminine manager. He was asking me if I her first bikini competition. physique. would like to be a sponsored athlete with their company.” Personal Fitness Becoming a Model Rankin was so surprised, and While Rankin has taken fitness to Rankin was so successful in the skeptical, that she asked them to wait a level most people will never early going of her competition career, until she completed her first compe- achieve, she said making healthy

footprints 9 lifestyle choices should still be a priority for everyone. “The biggest reason is just quality of life,” she said. “You can do the things you enjoy and not have to worry about taking high blood pressure medicine or high cholesterol medi- cine. It’s just so much easier to control things like that.” She admits, however, that joining a gym can be intimidating. Walking into a busy exer- cise center and watching some of the regulars working out can be overwhelming for people who are just getting started. Rankin deals with that in her daily job as she welcomes those considering joining the YMCA. “One thing I tell people when they come here is to not focus on everything around them,” Rankin said. “It’s easy to see a really fit person on the treadmill running 10 miles an hour and you look over there and think, ‘Oh Continued from Page 5 my gosh! I can never do that.’ But you don’t tant part of reaching fitness goals. Edwards said people proba- know where that person has come from. You bly don’t want to follow the same diet she follows, especially don’t know if a year ago that person weighed when she is training for competition; but making smart choices 150 pounds more than they do now.” about what they eat can have enormous results. She said it is Rankin said the key to getting started is important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetable, whole-grain setting small goals. It could be something as cereals and breads, and lean protein. It is also important to simple as drinking fewer diet sodas and stay away from processed, fatty foods. But even if one chooses replacing them with water. Once that goal has to eat pizza or cake, they should make the choice to eat a been reached, set a new goal and continue to piece of pizza or a piece of cake. Not the whole thing. increase your activity level and challenge your “It’s about balance,” she said. “You can eat the food you body. love; you just have to eat it in the correct portions.” “A lot of people try to just do everything all For Edwards, there is no questioning the benefits of a on the first day. They work hard and the next healthy lifestyle. day they wake up and can’t move and they “You’re healthier. You’re happier. You’re more productive. didn’t lose 20 pounds. They just give up and You have a better quality of life,” she said. “You live longer.” never come back,” Rankin said. “Do a little bit; Health and fitness has become an important part of keep it progressive and just keep going.” Edwards’ everyday life and she loves talking to people about It’s simple advice that Rankin follows in her their fitness goals. While she is paid for her consulting work as own life as she prepares for her national bikini a wellness coach, Edwards admitted she will gladly help any- competition. She will compete in several shows one who asks. From those who need help setting up a workout this year and is hoping to earn her profession- routine to those who just want a little advice on how to com- al bodybuilding card. That is not an easy plete a specific exercise, she has answered and will continue to accomplishment, but Rankin says she is ready answer any questions people ask. But while she will gladly dole for the challenge. out fitness information and advice, she did recommend that if “What I do is a few steps beyond what I you are suffering from back pain, or you can’t raise your arms, would suggest for average health and fitness,” you might want to seek the advice of a physician or chiroprac- she said. “It’s definitely hard and takes dedica- tor. That’s really not her field of expertise. tion, but I love it.”

footprints 11 Raising the bar Wayland ex enjoys career in fitness administration

By Jonathan Petty

hen former Wayland student Dean Murphey completed his degree, he wasn’t W sure what field he wanted to focus on for his career. What he did know, however, was that his future endeavors would always involve health and fit- ness as a way of life. Murphey came to Wayland in 1989 from nearby Hereford. Focusing on physical education, Murphey stayed at Wayland until 1992. He then moved back to the Amarillo area, got married, began working and eventually returned to school to complete his degree. He stayed close to home, however, completing a degree in kinesiology at West Texas A&M in 1997. With a degree in hand and family in tow, Murphey set out, looking for a career. “When I was a kinesiology major, I didn’t know if I was going to try to coach or find something in the fit- ness field,” Murphey said. “When I graduated, there wasn’t anything in the Amarillo area in the fitness field.” Murphey’s in-laws were from the Oklahoma City area, so he packed up and headed for central Oklahoma. “We moved here and just found the first job avail- able in a fitness center,” Murphey said. While there, Murphey’s supervisor became his men- tor and pushed him to earn his certification by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer. He was also introduced to the world of corpo- rate fitness and eventually landed a job with Kerr- McGee Oil and Gas, managing the company’s fitness center and working as a personal trainer. Employees of Kerr-McGee paid a $20 fee and had access to the fit-

12 footprints Dean Murphey is pictured with his wife, Kristi, and their daughters, Kimmer, 12 and Kenzie, 9. ness center, personal trainer and a Much of his own exercise program is ples for my kids and my family.” fully staffed clinic. work-related as he works out with the Murphey has two daughters, “People could work out any time classes that he is teaching or with Kimmer, age 12, and 9-year-old they wanted,” Murphey said. “I was the simple act of staying on his feet Kenzie. Both are involved in sports the personal trainer if they needed it. moving all day. and Murphey said it’s also important I set them up on programs and Not only does Murphey earn a liv- for him to be able to teach them the taught classes.” ing at a job that he enjoys, but he correct way to exercise. Murphey spent eight years with sees the benefit of a healthy lifestyle. “It’s going to be important for me Kerr-McGee, learning the business Even if he didn’t work in the fitness to teach them the right way to exer- and loving every minute of it. When arena he says he would still maintain cise and the true side of fitness the company sold, Murphey took his a regular exercise program. before they are exposed to the myths knowledge and experience in health “I have been in and out of fitness and things that are out there that and fitness and found a new job. For programs and I can see a big differ- you see on TV,” he said. “They the last three years, Murphey has ence when I am not involved in a absolutely teach you the wrong been managing the fitness center at personal program,” he said. “I know thing.” Oklahoma City’s Gaillardia Country having a fitness program in your life Murphey said the biggest culprits Club, a high-end country club with a makes you feel better.” are the ab machines that promise to members list that includes the likes Currently, Murphey maintains his flatten your stomach. of Oklahoma City Thunder all-star fitness level with regular cardiovascu- “They may be great to help you Kevin Durant and the University of lar exercise three days a week and exercise, but they don’t remove fat Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. total body weight training another from your stomach,” he said. “That is As manager, Murphey oversees three days. Aside from the immediate a big battle in this field between tele- the day-to-day operation of the fit- benefits of looking and feeling better, vision and actual personal trainers. ness center, planning programs and he says that the long-term benefits There is a lot of misinformation out teaching classes. He manages the are enough to keep him in the gym. there.” staff, personal trainers, massage ther- “It’s important for me because Murphey recommends that peo- apist and tennis professional. He also my family has a history of cardiovas- ple looking to get involved with a per- oversees the operation of the country cular disease, and having a family of sonal trainer should research the club swimming pool and café. my own, I want to be around for a gyms in their area, making sure the With a job that keeps him so while,” he said. “That’s not really in trainers and the facility are certified busy, Murphey still finds time to my hands, but I want to be as and accredited. His next piece of maintain his personal fitness level. healthy as I can. I want to set exam- advice is simple … start slowly.

footprints 13 Raising the bar

WBU program is trimming the fat – literally

By Teresa Young early a year ago, Ron Appling could not get his college class ring onto his finger. And his N wedding ring seemed to be permanently WBU Human Resource Director melded to his left hand. Ron Appling Today, both slip on and off easily as Appling contin- ues to shed weight he started losing in August 2009, when the university officially kicked off its Wayland Wellness program. As human resources director at WBU, Appling had the task of building a wellness plan from the ground up, unveiling the plan to employees and answering the bar- rage of questions that come with implementing such a program. While the process has been challenging at times – especially with Wayland’s unique system of 13 campuses spread across several states – the benefits are beginning to show. “Our goal is to eventually have 80 percent of our employees participating, and so far in Plainview and Lubbock, where we’ve started the program, we have about 70 percent,” said Appling, who started the well- ness journey with wife Deanna and has lost 75 pounds himself. “Our main objective is to keep the healthy peo- ple healthy, get the critical people to moderately healthy and the moderately healthy to more healthy.” The reason for the kickoff was simple: skyrocketing health-care costs and rising insurance claims by univer- sity employees meant premiums on group insurance were following the same trend. Employees began having to pay a part of their own premiums in July 2009 – pre-

14 footprints viously those were paid in full by Wayland – and universi- the Laney Center indoor walking track, the program was ty officials feared the pattern was only going to get worse. easy to implement. For those who prefer other types of Coupled with concern for their employees’ health and exercise to keep on track, the Web site allows for a con- wellbeing in general, Appling said Executive Vice version from minutes of exercise or sports activities into President and Provost Dr. Bobby Hall said it was time “foot miles” and keeps track of how far employees have Wayland investigated other measures to improve the walked over time. health of its employees for their own good and to combat Other aspects included bringing a Weight Watchers fiscal concerns to both workers and the university. A well- group meeting to the campus ness program was the logical next step. once each week for the conven- The trend is not unique to Wayland, as companies of ience of employees who need- all sizes nationwide are finding health care more costly ed that assistance. Also, and harder to provide at reasonable rates to their Appling enlisted the campus’ employees. While still a relatively new concept for many, certified personal trainers to wellness plans are becoming more common as business- guide employees who desired a es try to protect their most precious asset – their people – more personal approach to and their dollars. designing their fitness plan. “Like most organizations today, Wayland has experi- While not everyone enced dramatic increases in health care costs. While we needs outside motivation to continually look for ways to better manage those costs, it get fit, Appling said became apparent that we also needed to develop a incentives definitely Wellness Program,” Hall said. “The program is designed work with the majority to provide resources to assist employees in improving of employees, so he their own health, which will benefit both the employee developed a plan to and, ultimately, the institution.” reward folks for their Appling noted that the health issues facing Wayland progress. Milestones were employees were not unique to the university but were set up according to the byproducts of the changes in society, which is largely less distance to each of active on the job, more sedentary at home and more Wayland’s campuses – dependent on eating out and processed foods. starting with Lubbock To get the wellness effort underway, Appling first con- at 45 miles and ending tacted Wayland’s benefits consultant, who directed them in Hawaii – with certain to a third party who implements wellness programs. The prizes available at university already offered annual screenings to employees each milestone. on-site, where basic biometrics were gathered and a vari- The program has ety of blood tests run to target any possible lurking seen its successes so health concerns. far and the adminis- The next step was to have a Web site set up where tration believes it will employees can enter their data and have a health risk continue to benefit assessment completed. The assessment then makes sug- the university in vari- gestions for improvement and offers reading materials ous ways. Appling and hints for folks to improve their health and wellness. said while year one Employees can set up an action plan for improved eating will close out with or exercising and log their progress daily. some leaner, healthier Knowing that many employees might be starting from employees, in the square one on a workout routine, Appling and the group long term Wayland developed a walking initiative to get employees started on may never know its something simple for most people to begin. Paired with full benefit.

Teresa Moore, BA’95, teaches a Zumba class in the Laney Center. footprints 15 Raising the bar Tips for starting a personal routine

By Brandi Cook

1. Always see a physician before starting any workout program. You may not have had problems in the past, but you were also not working out. You will be putting your body through stressors different from what it is used to, so to ensure your safety, see your doctor, tell him your plan, and have a check-up. Brandi Cook 2. Understand why you are working out. (BS ‘07, Do you want to lose weight? Be healthier? Lower your cholesterol? Or exercise and maybe play in the park with your kids. If you are reading this, more than sport science) likely you have passed the point in your life that you will do something “because I said so.” Tt is imperative that you understand why it is impor- works in tant for you to take better care of yourself and the benefits of doing so. Wayland’s 3. Assess your current fitness level. external You will never know how far you’ve come unless you know where you records office started. Keep a journal and record every workout routine. Record your and sidelines resting heart rate on day one. Time yourself for a mile walk/run. Figure as a personal out your body mass index. Every 6 to 8 weeks re-check these same things trainer. to track your progress. 4. Set a goal! Your goals should be difficult but attainable. Set short-, mid- and long- range goals. These can be as simple as not needing to stop on your mile test or maybe being able to run a half marathon! 5. Make appointments and keep them! Inevitably life happens. If you will view working out as a standing appoint- ment you will be more likely to show up. If something comes up during the day schedule it around your appointment. Our health is important enough to work around. 6. Rome wasn’t built in a day! Remember, it’s a process. There is no such thing as a quick fix. Start slow and work your way up. Gradually change your workout routine to ensure that you are working out each time. There is no such thing as a safe and effective diet pill or a miracle machine that will shed inches in a few days. 7. Listen to your body!! If you are hurting, dizzy or short of breath, take a break and give your body time to relax. If the problem persists, take a day or two off so you do not seriously injury yourself. If necessary, see a doctor. I encourage my clients to take a week-long break every 6-8 weeks. This week off gives your body time to heal from the wear and tear of working out. Student Spotlight

Amarillo student overcomes hurdle to move toward bachelor’s degree

By Teresa Young

AMARILLO – Past failures need not ment. Education, she knew, would be a Perez recalls. dictate a student’s future. Just ask key component to that climb. But she Morrow contacted Amarillo ISD about Stephanie Morrow. had an infant son Peyton (now four) her options and was told she could pur- A native of Amarillo, Morrow strug- and wondered if she could handle the sue the GED or take the math test again gled for her entire high school career juggling act. and try to pass. She wanted that diplo- with one looming test: the TAAS math “As he got older, I realized that if I ma, so the test was the natural route. portion. A mental block and the stress wanted him to get a college education, In four weeks, she sat for the ninth of the important exam meant try after then I needed one myself,” she said. time to tackle TAAS math. This time, try to no avail. Morrow learned of a special state she was more focused, less stressed Years later, however, she’s a senior program that pays for education and and more mature. And she passed. The at Wayland Baptist University’s applied to receive the grants. Finally, in diploma came shortly and she Amarillo campus, where she’s excelling early 2007, she was accepted and marched back into WBU Amarillo and in her coursework and loving school for began planning for college. completed the enrollment process for the first time in a long time. “I just figured with as many more the summer term starting in May. “I made it through a lot and am years as I have, and the fact that I love Since then, Morrow has not missed proud of myself for making it this far,” it here and want to move up, it was a term at Wayland, taking two or three she said. But getting to where she is time to go back to school,” she recalled. classes each 11-week session and even now has meant a journey through a lot Spurred by the testimonies of co- making the Dean’s List this last spring of pain and perseverance. workers who had earned degrees term for the first time in her life. She’s When it came time for Morrow to through Wayland’s Amarillo campus, already passed intermediate and col- graduate from Amarillo High School in Morrow decided to check into the non- lege algebra with WBU, crediting very 1996, she still had not passed the TAAS traditional location that afforded her the good teachers who were patient and math test. She received a certificate of chance to maintain her full-time job encouraging. completion and moved on with efforts to and take classes in the evenings. She At the current rate, Morrow will pick up that final piece of the puzzle. visited with an academic advisor, felt graduate in the summer of 2011 with a After a few tutorial courses, she took the the fit was right, applied and enrolled in Bachelor of Applied Science in manage- test again in 1999 and failed once more. the next session. Then she hit a snag. ment. She’s already thinking seriously Heartbroken, Morrow said she was As academic advisor Cindy Perez about the MBA with Wayland immedi- sure she’d never pass and entered the recalls, Morrow needed to produce a ately afterward, setting herself up for work world, destined never to be part high school diploma or GED since she more future career success. of the college scene. After a few years, did not have any college credit hours. Morrow has been with TXDOT for she went to work for the Texas Only problem was, she didn’t have one. eight years, now as office manager for Department of Transportation and saw “She was heartbroken and in tears. the special jobs department for the many possibilities for future advance- I had to drop her administratively,” district. Edward’s Miracle Church, family helps Kenyan runner get new lease on life

By Teresa Young

he West Texas wind is whipping, routine physical there, doctors Tbut Edward Taragon is undaunt- found a hole in Taragon’s heart, but ed. Alongside teammate Hildon no one instructed him to quit run- Boen, he sets a steady pace around ning. the track at Wayland Baptist “I thought I was 100% healthy,” University’s Hilliard Field, moving in Taragon said. “I ran regularly and smooth strides that cause his leg usually felt fine.” muscles to tighten and his heart to After a semester, though, the beat faster. There’s even a faint line coach sent Taragon to Texas to run of sweat forming on his brow, for Coach Brian Whitlock at Wayland despite the cooler temperatures and in January 2009. He’d begun train- windy spring afternoon. ing for the indoor track season Running has always been a way which was soon to begin when of life for Taragon. A native of Kenya Wayland sent him for a physical as in West Africa, Edward knew that if well. The news wasn’t good: there he was fast enough, he could run was indeed a hole, and if Edward for an American college, earning his continued to train at the same level, university diploma, and leading to a it might cause more damage to his better life back home for him and heart. his family, who are farmers of pota- For Taragon’s own safety, toes and maize in a community with Whitlock had to break the bad news. a large number of Christians. Wayland could not let him run and But an amazing set of circum- risk further damage or even death. stances a year ago nearly sidelined And since his education was tied to Taragon from running track forever, his track scholarship, he’d have to or at least at the collegiate level. But find a way to pay the difference if with help from a Plainview couple he wanted to stay on at the universi- and their church, he’s been able to ty. Both sets of news were devastat- take it all in stride. Literally. ing to Taragon. That’s when Wayland Richardson New challenges and his wife, Debbie, stepped in. “He called us just crying, saying It’s been a few years since they were going to send him home,” Edward first set foot on U.S. soil, said Debbie. “So we came to get coming first to California to run him and find out what happened.” track for a college there. During a The Richardsons had known

18 footprints We believe God brought him here to us because of the route he Edward only a few months, intro- their family, involving them in came to get here. Our mission duced when he began attending holidays, family reunion trips and “field came to us.” Plainview’s Colonial Baptist other adventures. Church with track teammate “When everyone else went Wayland Richardson Bradley Sell and ended up in home for Spring Break, Edward their college Sunday school stayed here. He had no means of class. Drawn to Taragon’s faith- transportation, so we’d get to fulness and sweet spirit, the where we picked him up every Richardsons bonded instantly night and he’d go with us wher- with the small Kenyan and he ever we went,” Debbie recalled. soon became an extension of “He’s so genuine, so loving and their family. so sincere. And so grateful for Edward had a very different everything.” upbringing in the bush of Kenya, where his family lived in Making a plan thatched-roof huts without run- ning water and hunted with bam- Little did Taragon know at the boo spears. But that diversity time exactly how grateful he’d only added to his charm as his become to the Richardsons, his positive attitude and smile made American church and a bunch of an impression on the strangers who helped him get Richardsons. past a difficult hurdle. When “Everything is just so new to Debbie got that tearful phone him. It has humbled us and our call from Edward about the heart whole family,” said Wayland, a defect, the scholarship and his Taragon said they were befud- longtime employee of Xcel education status, she sprung into dled by the $26,000 price tag on Edward (above right) poses with Energy, noting that the couple’s action. The family spoke to the the surgery. his “American grown children and grandchil- church and raised the money to “They didn’t know what to do parents” Wayland and dren have even welcomed keep Edward in school for the about it,” he said. “But their sec- Debbie Edward as an adopted brother of semester, then set out to find out ond reaction was to give every- Richardson and sorts. “We believe God brought what could be done medically for thing to God because they could- his Kenyan track friend Hildon the Kenyan runner. him here to us because of the n’t do anything about it. They Boen during a route he came to get here. Our Surgery was indeed an were so thankful about how peo- visit to Cadillac mission field came to us.” option, and doctors said repairs ple have treated me here and Ranch in Amarillo. Edward and a few other typically were very successful. they know I’m safe.” Kenyan runners who came to But as an international student, Meanwhile, his “American Wayland became regular fixtures Taragon had no insurance to parents” were putting feet to at the Richardson home and cover the expensive procedures. their own faith on behalf of even accompanied them on The hospital agreed to do the Edward. short trips out of town. They surgery if he could at least come “We sent emails asking for enjoyed providing him with new up with the downpayment; then prayer, and we knew God would experiences and sights unlike payments could be made until provide,” Debbie said. “We put anything he had seen. Debbie the balance was paid. some money in of our own, then cooked regularly and let the boys When he called home to let challenged the church and the cook traditional Kenyan meals for his parents know of the situation, community to match the money

Continued on page 20 footprints 19 for Edward’s surgery. We shared Kenya and his adopted family here his story with everyone we knew – as well as the church was elated and a lot of people gave.” at the success of the procedure The church came through, ral- and the prognosis of the doctor lying to Edward’s cause. Even the that with some recovery time, he Richardsons’ grandchildren opted would likely be running again. to save their allowances for four But the matter of his outstand- months and donated to Taragon’s ing hospital bill remained. The medical fund. Wayland and Debbie Richardsons had vowed that if they were awed by the generosity they had to pay the bill off themselves, found everywhere around them. a little each month, they would. In Soon, the downpayment was their eyes, it was a worthwhile raised and the two-hour, arthro- investment. scopic surgery was scheduled for Edward made a new friend in Red River “He just wanted to get his edu- June 29, 2009. A pre-op session while on vacation with the Richardsons, cation and go back and tell his posing with a stuffed black bear. with the pediatric cardiologist people about Jesus,” Debbie said. found the situation even more came all the way here, so I knew Getting back to full speed miraculous. he’d help me,” Taragon said. “The would take a while for Edward, “The cardiologist said it was a church helped give me the though, even with his otherwise common pediatric problem but courage also by telling me every- healthy state. For the first few was usually repaired while a child thing was going to be OK.” months, he had to take it easy and was a few months old,” Debbie lay off even the jogging. Then in recalled. “He said Edward should- A new heart November, the doctor cleared n’t be alive and he sure shouldn’t Taragon to begin jogging for no be running cross country and When the fateful day finally more than 20 minutes at a time. breaking records.” arrived, the Richardsons delivered The Richardsons got him a bicycle Debbie and Wayland docu- Edward to the hospital in Lubbock to get some exercise without the mented much of the visit, the sur- for the procedure. If all went well, great exertion of running and work gery and recovery to send home to the doctor said he’d be out of sur- his way back to full strength. Edward’s family, and they kept a gery in two hours. In December, the doctor solid prayer chain going for the Ninety minutes later, the doctor released him to run competitively months leading up to and after the emerged with good news. again, noting that his EKGs were procedure. “He said it could not have gone normal and by all accounts the Taragon admits he had plenty more perfectly,” Debbie said, surgery had been successful. of anxiety himself. He worried that beaming. “God really did it. The Edward immediately began train- the surgery would have to be done hole was one-and-a-half inch ing in his running, hoping to open-heart, which might end his diameter.” secure a spot back on the Wayland running career permanently and, When Taragon began to regain track team and prove to the coach- by extension, his chance at an consciousness in the recovery es he was truly an asset. American education. He’d already room, he wasn’t even sure the sur- His first race on January 23, settled on a major in mathematics gery had yet taken place. When held at Texas Tech, he placed first with plans to pursue a career in told it had and he would be able in the 5,000-meter run with a time structural engineering he can use to run again, he was excited. of 15:14.72, qualifying him for the to improve his home country. But “He immediately wanted to national meet. Then on Feb. 6 at peace soon prevailed. pray and thank God,” Debbie said. the next meet, he placed second, “Prayer really helped me. At So they did. beating his own time by four sec- home, my source was God, and I Taragon’s family – both in onds. He placed 17th at the nation-

20 footprints I truly know without a doubt that he was placed here for us to help. In the process, he has blessed us so much. Our lives will never be the same again.” “ Debbie Richardson als preliminary race for the 5000-meter. believe it,” Wayland said. With more time to train, Taragon has qualified “I thanked God for sure,” Edward said with his for the outdoor nationals meet as well, in the usual quiet demeanor. “I just couldn’t believe the 5,000-meter run as well as the 10,000 and the love of people, especially for someone like me 3,000. He planned to stay with the 5,000-meter that didn’t know anyone here.” race for the outdoor meet, which began May 27 The church and community have helped with and wrapped up just three days before his 25th Taragon’s tuition for the semester and are hoping birthday. he can get back on scholarship with WBU track, However, Taragon ran the 3,000-meter stee- finish his education and return to Kenya to make plechase event – one he never ran before the a difference for others, paying forward the kind- conference championships a month ago – and ness he’s found here in America. won the preliminary heat. He placed tenth in the “He feels like this is his home and he wants to finals. stay here,” Wayland said. “His love for America is But Debbie said Edward had a moment of so refreshing. Our kids, to some degree, have no fear just before that January meet, even with the clue what we have and how little the rest of the doctor’s assurance he would be OK to run. world has. They realize now how much their “He was a little uneasy the night before, so we money can help someone.” prayed together,” she said. “I told him, ‘Don’t you While Edward has definitely been blessed by think if you were running with a hole in your his association with Colonial Baptist Church, the heart and God was holding you that he wouldn’t Richardsons and his Wayland experience, the let you go now that it’s fixed?’” couple will be the first to say they’re the ones most enriched. The miracle continues “We just love the young man. He makes my heart happy and my eyes water,” Wayland While Edward was getting back to normal on Richardson laughs. “It’s just too much God. He’s his running schedule and training for the orchestrated all this.” Wayland track team, the Richardsons were con- Debbie, whom Edward calls “Mum,” concurs. tinuing to faithfully make payments to the hospi- “I truly know without a doubt that he was tal for the procedure. Then one day, Edward placed here for us to help. In the process, he has came over with a letter from a collection agency blessed us so much,” Debbie said. “Our lives will and the couple set out to investigate the situation. never be the same again, that’s for sure.” “I called Covenant to check on the account and they could not find the records right off, so Edward Taragon, cen- she said she’d have to look into it,” Debbie ter, opens a recalls. “I called back the next day and the lady shirt given to had dug everything up and said that someone him by the Richardsons had paid the entire hospital bill, about $20,000. during a “I just burst out crying.” family The hospital couldn’t share who the anony- Christmas at their mous benefactor had been, but save for the anes- Plainview thesiologist bill, the majority of the surgery has home. been paid. Debbie said she kept the news to her- self for a few days but finally couldn’t stand it. “We told him there at church, and he couldn’t

footprints 21 News In Brief Time capsule buried with centennial items

Students, faculty and staff and their families gathered in McClung Center dining hall on Aprl 29 for a hamburger dinner and the burial of the school’s time capsule. Originally unearthed from outside Gates Hall in August 2008 as the centennial cele- bration began, the capsule was packed with memorabilia from the year and the era, set to remain in place until the university’s sesquicen- tennial celebration in 2058. The four-foot-tall capsule spray- painted with “WBU 2009” was loaded with items reflecting the current era. Centennial co-chairs Hope English and Teresa Young narrated the pro- gram as Dr. Estelle Owens, university historian; Danny Andrews, Director of Jonathan Petty, assistant director of communications, lowers the repacked time capsule into the hole off the Gates Hall porch after the university-wide event held April 29. Alumni Development; and SGA presi- dent Lauren Davis helped introduce items to be included. ing remains and may be renewed by graduation and spend a year working Along with centennial items, the Chase if it proves to be a success. at the Jefferson Street Baptist Center, capsule included technology items a shelter for the homeless and urban such as a flash drive, MP3 player and n poor. digital camera, printouts of Web Students honored as The 2010 Male Citizenship Award pages, and clothing popular among school year wraps up was given to Kevin Burrow, a senior WBU students to name a few. religion major from Tulia. Burrow is a Wayland presented the top award member of the 2009-10 President’s n given to senior students and other Ambassadors., Ministerial Fellowship, Chase awards grant to academic and scholarship recogni- Fellowship of Christian Athletes and benefit Artesia teachers tions during chapel on April 28. has served as a resident assistant in The 2010 Female Citizenship Caprock Hall. Burrow has been on Anew grant from the Chase Award was given to Kiana Bullard, a mission trips to Macedonia and Foundation is helping Artesia public senior from Borger majoring in Kosovo. Upon graduation from school teachers further their education Spanish. While at Wayland, she has Wayland, Burrow plans to attend Truett through Wayland Baptist University. served as a member of Student Seminary at Baylor University where Specifically, the $1,000 grants help Foundation and on the Baptist he has received a full scholarship. teachers pursue graduate coursework Student Ministry’s leadership team. offered through the Virtual Campus, She has worked as a resident assis- n New master’s degree Wayland’s online component that offers tant in Ferguson Hall dormitory and several master’s degrees in education as led dorm Bible studies. Bullard is a in English unveiled well as English and history. member of the Spanish club, Sigma The grant began with the summer Tau Delta English honor society and The School of Languages and term and covered most of the cost of the Phi Alpha Theta history honor Literature announced a new Master of one course for teachers. The program society, and has served on mission Arts in English to begin in August. The will continue in each term of Wayland’s trips to Mexico and Louisville, MA is a general program of study Virtual Campus while the $30,000 fund- Kentucky, where she will return upon designed to prepare students for

22 footprints teaching, further graduate school, cre- tion testing at no cost to the Air Force, years with a special new endowed ative writing and other related fields. allowed establishment of a pilot pro- scholarship, dedicated in April. The 37-hour program will be offered gram for technical school students The Jenkins-Selman Family in a quarterly format, with courses in and reduced Air Force costs more Endowed Scholarship honors a large four 11-week terms per year. Each than $1 million for fiscal year 2010. group that has benefited from a WBU term will offer at least one online Savings come from no contractor education. J.J. Jenkins of Roswell, N.M., course as well as a combination of test fees and reduced course expens- established the scholarship along with evening, weekend and hybrid classes es through increased passing rates his late wife Edna, who is a WBU alum. in an effort to accommodate working (each passed test saves $750). The The family has had several mem- professionals. pace of current attendance projects bers study and graduate from the uni- Students may choose a thesis the NTC will administer 9,800 tests by versity, beginning as early as the 1920s track that involves six hours of thesis Sept. 30. with John Cooper Jenkins, who graduat- work and an oral defense, or the non- The NTC is available to all active- ed from Wayland in 1924 while it was thesis track that will require two addi- duty, Reserve and guard members, still a junior college, and Hubert tional courses. Both tracks will require regardless of branch or duty station. Jenkins, who attended in the 20s. The a written comprehensive exam. next generation of the Wayland family Applicants must already have a n included Robert Lee Selman and Lois bachelor’s degree from an accredited Employees honored for Chaddick Selman, students in 1948, college or university as well as 12 service year milestones and Edna Selman Jenkins, a graduate upper-division hours in English with a of 1953. 3.5 grade-point average. Courses will President Dr. Paul Armes presented The more recent decades have cover a large variety of literature top- awards for those reaching year mile- included Meri Jenkins Schrader, a 1987 ics, including 17th and 18th century stones in employment during an April graduate; Summer Mohon Perkins, a prose and poetry, Shakespeare, lin- banquet for employees. 1998 graduate; Jessica Mohon Alayon, guistics, romanticism, American litera- Pat Buchanan, associate professor a 2001 graduate; Tamara Haney, a ture, British literature and creative of exercise and sport science, was 2008 graduate; and Anthony Jenkins writing. awarded a special plaque and pin com- Haney, a 2009 graduate. More information is available memorating 30 years of service to The family said the desire to fund a online at www.wbu.edu. Wayland, while Brenda Bass, a longtime scholarship came from a love for employee in the external campus Wayland and “their conviction that this n San Antonio partnership records office, was noted for 25 years institution offers an opportunity for a of service. Twenty-year awards went to superior education in an environment saves Air Force money Dr. Lloyd Cannedy of the Wichita Falls that encourages Christian growth.” The campus and Plainview campus employ- scholarship is designated for students A partnership between Wayland’s ees Dr. Greg Feris, athletic director and from New Mexico. San Antonio campus and the professor of physical education and Lackland Air Force Base Education recreation; Steve Long, assistant profes- Center is resulting in savings of both sor of communication and media stud- time and money for the U.S. Air Force. ies; Dr. Paul Sadler, dean of the School The national testing center was of Religion and Philosophy and able to be computerized and made Professor of Religion; and Sheila Wood, more accessible for the base. coordinator of student financial Lackland's computerized testing has accounts. 38 DANTES and 34 CLEP tests avail- able, all of which provide instant n Members of the Jenkins and Selman families results instead of waiting the six Family with WBU ties gather for an endowed scholarship honoring weeks allotted for paper tests. many members of the family with WBU ties. dedicates new scholarship Pictured are (from left) grandchildren A.J. The joint venture increased atten- Haney and Tamara Haney, daughter Nancy dance and passing rates, led to a Members of the Jenkins and Haney and husband Ed, J.J. Jenkins, sister WBU agreement with Air University Selman families celebrated a relation- Nan Jenkins of Austin and her friend Timmi providing professional military educa- ship with Wayland that spans nearly 90 Kuykendall. footprints 23 Athletics Review

National Champs Pioneer men earn first Outdoor title

MARION, Ind. – Wayland Baptist the 5,000, the that finally getting that men's cham- brought home its third straight NAIA freshman from pionship banner was a great feeling. Outdoor Track and Field Team Kenya did cross the "I couldn't be happier for our guys. It Championship, only this time it was finish line 46 sec- was a total team effort. the Pioneer men's team that earned onds in front of the "We had some great performanc- the banner. Led by the Outstanding second place run- es, but four guys in particular really Male Athlete Award winner, Kennedy ner. Kithuka, run- stood out. Kennedy was a crowd Kithuka, the WBU men captured the ning all alone for favorite and got standing ovations at title with 70 points, 19 better than Whitlock the final eight laps the end of both of his races. It was second place Dickinson State. of the race, broke obvious how hard he was working Kithuka dominated his two events. the school record with a time of and they really appreciated that. He lapped the entire field on his way 13:56.82 Kirby (Dunn) ran a lot of races and to winning the 10,000-meters on Pioneer head coach Brian still managed to turn in some really Thursday, and although he didn't lap Whitlock, who was named NAIA great times under some really hot quite everybody in Saturday's win in Coach of the Year, said after the meet and humid conditions."

24 footprints In his final event as a Pioneer, Dunn broke the 1:50 mark for the first time in his stellar career, posting a 1:49.45 in the 800- meters. The senior finished as the runner-up in the event, and also was a big part of the second-place 4x800-meter relay team. The other two Pioneers turning in "studly performances," according to Whitlock, were sprinters Caleb McLean and Jerry-Lee Davis. "Caleb really gave it everything he had. He ran some great races in the open 400, and his splits in the relays were just super. Coach (Rohan) Thompson has been saying all year that Jerry-Lee was ready to break out, and he certainly did it at the very best time." Davis capped off a terrific three days with his eight-point per- formance in the 200-meters. The sophomore ran a personal best 20.97 to cross the line just .09 behind the winner. McLean highlighted his big weekend with a third-place finish in the 400-meters. The junior ran a 47.15 to give the Pioneers six points, and anchored both the 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams. Joining McLean and Davis on the 4x100 relay were Lee Prevost and Myran Roundtree. The foursome ran a 40.67 to finish third, while Andre Hamilton and Mario Scott made up the remaining part of the 4x400 team, which wrapped up the meet with a Pioneer senior Todd Weldon of Carlsbad, N.M., delivers a pitch during a game early in the 2010 baseball sea- 3:10.82, and also crossed the finish line in third place. son. Weldon was selected by the New York Mets in the After getting off to a promising start, the two-time defending 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft in June. champion Wayland women fell to 11th place this year, scoring 29 points. The women scored points in two of the three relay events, recording a runner-up finish in the 4x800 on Friday. Weldon drafted Elva Pedroza, Milca Villegas, Jennifer Secrest and Kydia Echols Wayland Baptist right-handed pitcher Todd ran a 9:02.15 in the 4x8, finishing just ahead of third place Weldon was drafted in the 27th round by the Malone University. In the final event, Keliesha Ross, Leandria Lee, New York Mets in the June draft. Weldon Milca Villegas and Echols posted a 3:50.60 in the 4x400 to come becomes the first Pioneer taken in the Major in seventh. League Baseball draft since J.J. Peirce in The women's 4x100-meter relay team of Bianca Grant, 2001. Leandria Lee, Kimberly Smith and Keliesha Ross posted a 45.58 A 6'5”, 215-pound flame thrower from in the sprint relay and finished second, but was disqualified Carlsbad, NM, Weldon led the Pioneers in wins because they had tape on the baton. during the past two seasons and set a school Smith, Echols and Lee each earned points in individual events. record for strikeouts in a season in 2009 with Smith saw her string of national championships in the sprints 120. He won 19 of the 30 games in which he come to an end with a fourth-place finish in the 100-meters. The started at Wayland, striking out 219 batters in junior ran an 11.88. 166-1/3 innings of work, and had four Echols, who finished her WBU career by running three rounds shutouts. of 800-meter races, two 800-meter relay events, and two 400- Weldon, the 812th player selected in the meter relay events during the three-day national meet, placed draft, was the second draftee from the Sooner sixth in the 800-meter finals with a time of 2:12.02. Athletic Conference. Lubbock Christian catcher A sophomore, Lee got a point in the 200-meter finals after Joe Staley was an eighth-round selection of running a 24.99 to finish in eighth place. the San Franciso Giants.

footprints 25 Pioneer Baseball Wayland’s baseball team fell just short of making the national tournament this year. The Pioneers, ranked 31st in the final NAIA Coaches Poll, fell just two places short of making the 46-team field. This year's field was comprised of 32 automatic quali- fiers from NAIA affiliated conferences, Association of Independent Institutions and unaffiliated groupings and 14 at-larges, which were determined using the final Top 25 rating. A year ago, the top 33 teams in the final rank- ings made the cut, but upsets in several conference tour- naments were a major blow to Wayland's chances. The Pioneers finished the season with a record of 32- 19. They picked up three wins when it was learned that Bellevue University had to forfeit all but two of their games this season for using an ineligible player. Bellevue took three-out-of-four from Wayland back in February at Wilder Field.

Men’s Golf SILVIS, Ill. – The Wayland Baptist Pioneers saved their best for last in the 2010 NAIA Men's Golf Championships. The Pioneers shot a 293 in the final round at TPC Deere WBU golfer Jonathan Elliott, from South Africa, tees Run to finish in a tie for ninth place with a score of 1,214 off at a tournament in Arizona. (301-303-317-293). The Pioneers, ranked ninth in the final NAIA Coaches Conference Championship held at River Oaks Golf Club. Poll, entered the final round in a tie for 13th place, but The 16th-ranked Pioneers finished 29 strokes in front of made up nine strokes and jumped over three teams to 5th place Oklahoma Baptist with a 36-hole total of 665 end up in the top 10 for the fourth time in the last five (332-333). years. WBU sophomore Charlotte Guilleux, who entered the Junior Michael Loppnow earned All-Tournament hon- final round in 13th place after shooting a season-high 82 ors for the second straight year, finishing in eighth place in the opening round, came back with a blistering 71 on after shooting one-under 70 to complete the 72-hole the final 18 holes to finish fourth in the individual stand- tournament with a 293. ings and earn All-Conference honors for the second Junior Matthew Webb and sophomore Bradley Sinnett straight year. also had good final rounds. Webb shot a one-over 72 to Guilleux struggled on the front nine the first day, finish with 305 (73-81-79-72). Sinnett parred the last 18 shooting a 44, but took 10 strokes off that total on day and wrapped up the tourney with 307 (80-77-79-71). two. She finished the tournament with three birdies and Yohann Vora, a freshman who was hampered by a 23 pars, and led the field in par 5 scoring with one- wrist injury, capped off his first national tournament under. appearance with a four-round total of 320 (79-74-87-80). Anye Magombe, who was tied with Guilleux after the Another freshman, Jimmy Lu, was just one stroke behind first 18, wound up tied for 17th with a 167 (82-85). (80-77-80-84). Freshman Nathalia Valencia finished just out of the top 20 in 21st place at 168 (83-85). Women’s Golf Jennifer Perry (85-92-177) and Krisann Earp (88-93- EDMOND, Okla. – The Wayland Baptist women's golf 181) also competed for the Pioneers at the conference team finished fourth at the 2010 Sooner Athletic championships.

26 footprints Pioneers tackle the gridiron For the first time in more than 70 years, Wayland Baptist University will field an intercollegiate football team WBU president beginning in the fall of 2012. WBU Dr. Paul Armes President Dr. Paul Armes, along with addresses a crowd of media other members of the administration and community and Director of Athletics Dr. Greg members during Feris, made the announcement at a a press confer- press conference on March 31. ence held to "We are thrilled about the return of announce the reinstatement of football to Wayland Baptist University football, begin- after 72 years," said Armes. "Our ning in 2012. Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and were large numbers of potential col- students are all strongly in support of lege athletes that were not being Football Fun Facts this endeavor. Campus spirit and given the opportunity to compete; and atmosphere will be positively u Football was played at Wayland during that we could use football to strength- its earliest decades. The school was a enhanced, and our community will be en enrollment as well as adding an junior college in its early years and the able to see collegiate football played element of excitement and energy to mascot was the Jackrabbit. locally again." the university." u Texas Tech defeated Wayland 120-0 The WBU football program will Search for a head coach will begin during the 1925 season. u E.W. “Jack” Jackson, a star player on compete in the National Association this fall, and Feris says he hopes to the teams of the late ’20s who aver- of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and have someone in place after the first aged five yards a carry from the full- the Central States Football League of the year (2011). back position, was inducted into the (CSFL). Seven teams currently make "We will be recruiting a group of WBU Athletic Hall of Honor in 1995. up the CSFL, including two Sooner young men that we are referring to as He remains the only football player in the Hall. Athletic Conference members, our ‘leadership class' to be on cam- u The 1928 Jackrabbits went 7-1-1. Southern Nazarene University and pus by the fall of 2011. This group u The 1929 Jackrabbits compiled a 4-3-1 Northwestern Oklahoma State will do everything that football players record. One loss was to the College of University. Other CSFL members are normally do in the fall with the excep- the Mines (now the University of Texas Bacone College, Langston University, tion of playing other schools. The fall at El Paso) during the first night football Oklahoma Panhandle State University, of 2012 will be our first competitive game ever played by two Texas teams. u In 1930, the Jackrabbits went 8-1-1. Texas College and Southwestern year, and we will play a full CSFL One of those victories was a 6-0 deci- Assemblies of God University. schedule. By the second competitive sion over Texas Tech. According to Feris and Dr. Claude year of the program, we will have the u Football at Wayland was disbanded Lusk, VP of Enrollment Management, maximum scholarships allowed by the shortly thereafter because of the the decision to reinstate football came NAIA (24)." depression, but was reinstated in 1936- after almost three years of study. The new WBU team will practice 37. u The last football game played by a "We believe this is not only a on fields located to the west of Hilliard Wayland team came on November 8, sound athletic decision, but a good Field. Additional practice fields are set 1940. The Jackrabbits lost to Decatur business decision for the university," to be built to the east of Hilliard, as Baptist College, 32-0. Ernest Craigo, a Feris said. "We found there was ample well. Games are tentatively scheduled 1993 Athletic Hall of Honor inductee, opportunity to compete on both the to be played at Plainview High was the coach. The team finished with a record of 1-5-1. regional and national levels; that there School's football stadium.

footprints 27 The President’s Pen Wayland still pioneering in many ways, opening doors

From the beginning, Wayland Baptist Increasingly, American universities hear University has been a leader in doing the challenges from the public regarding out- right things for the right reasons. Permit me reach to the underserved segments of our to share with you just a few examples. society. We were the first four-year, liberal arts It might surprise you to know that this school in the former Confederate South to past fall, more than 40 percent of those stu- voluntarily integrate. We welcomed African dents enrolled in the Wayland Baptist Dr. Paul Armes Americans years before the Civil Rights Acts University system were ethnic minorities. of 1957 and 1964 were passed by Congress. This represented more than 1,800 individu- We were one of the universities to als, many of whom serve in some branch of embrace enthusiastically the opportunities the United States military. At our home cam- In all humility, and challenges of international education, pus of Plainview, more than 30 percent of largely through the leadership and encour- last fall’s enrollment was comprised of I believe with all agement of former President Dr. Bill minority students. This represents more than “ Marshall. 325 students. of my heart that In the 1970s, Wayland caught a vision of I could mention many other creative Wayland is still the need for and opportunities of military and innovative things that we are doing, like doing the right education. We saw that such a program fit the WBU Mission Center or the Welch well into the mission and ministry of the uni- Foundation student research program, if I things for the versity, and that it helped meet a pressing had the space to do so. However, my right reasons. need in the lives of those men and women Footprints editor limits the number of words I serving the United States of America as can write! You can be members of our Armed Forces. In all humility, I believe with all of my proud of your Through our External Campus program, heart that Wayland Baptist University is still we have also been a pioneer in the educa- doing the right things for the right reasons. It Wayland. tion of non-traditional students, i.e. adults is one of the reasons why those of us who procuring or completing their university work at Wayland are proud to do so and why degree and/or certification. we sense that God still has his hand upon Our external campus programs are the life and ministry of this university in an ” designed to meet the needs of working especially profound way. adults. Additionally, in a number of locations, Most of you know or remember the line we are attracting increasing numbers of tra- from the university’s alma mater: “…pio- ditionally aged students because they like neering Wayland, hail thy blue and gold.” It is the context of the faith-based excellent edu- still true. We are pioneers... cation offered at Wayland. …and we thank you for your partnership You can be proud of your Wayland. in this incredible journey.

What the President is Writing: Want a peek into the musings of Wayland’s President? Visit his new blog online at http://paularmes.com/

28 footprints Thinking Out Loud Travels remind of God’s blessings, work among those with WBU ties

The older I get (and, boy, is that happening daughter of two of Wayland’s most beloved way too fast) and the more I travel (which is not servants – the late Dr. Neil Record, assistant nearly enough), I am convinced of this: God is to the president, and his wife Hayley, assistant working in more places than just Plainview, to the registrar. Texas, and through more folks than just those In Olathe, Kan., we met Randolph with my denominational label, and has blessed Marchman, who attended Wayland classes at a whole lot of people other than me by being Texas Instruments before there was even a associated with Wayland Baptist University. Lubbock campus back in the 1970s. I know, I know. That’s no big revelation. In Kansas City, we renewed acquaintance But I think we tend to get pretty myopic with Greg and Sharon Griffin and Randall and Danny Andrews about the things closest and most familiar to Donna Stotts who have been in pastoral and Director of Alumni us and it takes getting away to get another discipleship ministry in that area for several Development perspective. years and we also just missed Carolyn Belshe, God has blessed me twice in that area a former Methodist missionary to recently – on a combination work-vacation trip Mozambique who is an “email encourager” to to Kansas City in May and a combination mis- recent WBU grad Jessica Riemersma who is sion-pleasure trip to New York City in June. serving there now. God is working With Carolyn serving as navigator and I was privileged to go with 64 others – special assistant to the pleasant voice ema- including 53 from the Worship Choir of First in more places nating from my GPS, we made contact with Baptist Church-Plainview; half of whom are “ almost 30 Wayland exes from the Panhandle WBU grads or have strong Wayland ties – to than just through Oklahoma and Kansas and on to worship at the very multicultural Brooklyn Plainview, Texas, Kansas City. Tabernacle, be blessed by their famed choir In Shamrock, Texas, Fleeta Shannon told and to be further uplifted by a Scripture-quot- and through more us with tears in her eyes how much Wayland ing woman from Nigeria who sat next to me. meant to her as a young widow with children, We also did some major projects for folks than just trying to get a good education and get on Metro Ministries, which provides Saturday with her life. “Sunday School” onsite and in the five bor- those with my Within a fairly small radius in Oklahoma City oughs of New York for 20,000 kids a week, and adjoining Edmond, we made contact with helped as monitors on some of the 47 buses denominational more than a dozen alums, including Clyde and they use to transport the children, and inter- Kay Cain, John and Alta Murphey, Roy and acted with them during the teaching time. label. He’s Sharon Moody, and Wayne and Robbie Bristow Pastor Bill Wilson, left on the streets in (likewise Gerald and Fontilla Johnson in Guthrie) Florida at age 11, started the ministry in one of blessed a whole who prepared at Wayland for a lifetime of serv- Brooklyn’s toughest neighborhoods 30 years ice in ministry; Mary Sharpe, sister of our uni- ago and spends 50 weekends a year on the lot of people versity historian Dr. Estelle Owens, who has road raising money for an outreach in many other than me by served Village Baptist Church as a secretary for major U.S. cities and about 25 countries. three decades; Tom Renfro, one of Wayland’s I will never forget what one of Metro’s being associated first technology guys, now plying that talent for staffers told me when I asked if such ministry the giant Integris health system and serving as doesn’t emotionally and physically wear you with WBU. an interim music minister; and former Flying out. “I get tired,” he admitted, “but I’m able to Queen and 2010 Athletic Hall of Honor inductee do it when I combine my natural with God’s Laura Switzer, who is a retired educator. supernatural.” In the course of conversations, I found out That is my prayer for all of us in the ” that former Pioneer basketballer Alfred Wayland family, working wherever God wants “Bobo” Jackson is a deacon at Village Baptist to minister, combining our natural with His and that Bernice Womack Day is the grand- supernatural to advance his Kingdom on Earth.

footprints 29 Development The Double Win Charitable gift annuities benefit donor, WBU

By Teresa Young ments are pulled from the interest of the investment. The fixed rate of When it comes to investing return depends heavily on the age of money, folks want the best return on the donor making the charitable gift their dollar, even in a down economy. annuity, with older donors getting a The same can be said for philanthro- higher yield. pists, who typically want to leave the The shared benefit to Wayland greatest possible gift to the charities and to their retirement income was they support. what interested Juanita Clepper Parks While there are many ways to donate a charitable gift annuity that to donate to organiza- will one day become a scholarship for tions like Wayland the Flying Queens basketball program Baptist University, in her name. As a former Queen from far too few consid- 1949-51, Parks said she and husband er the planned gift. Lee had long discussed leaving a nice In most cases, this gift to Wayland in the future. gift not only benefits “Wayland had paid my way to the donor during their life- school for two years while I was on the time but ends up benefiting basketball team; otherwise, I wouldn’t the university more in the long run. have been able to go. I had no money A great example of that is the and my parents had no money,” she charitable gift annuity, which provides said. “This is a good way to give back, a large tax savings for donors up front, especially if it helps Wayland.” a small savings over the next few A brochure from another charity years and a steady income stream sparked Juanita’s interest in charitable during their lifetime. gift annuities and she saw an option According to the American that would allow her to both make a Council on Gift Annuities, the charita- generous gift to the university and ble gift annuity involves a transfer of ensure that their retirement years cash or other assets to a charity, who were covered in terms of living then in turn agrees to pay a fixed expenses. amount of money to one or two indi- “I told Lee that this would be a viduals for their lifetime. The gift good way to get a better return off the becomes the property of the charity, money we had in savings, especially so the donor receives a tax credit for since we’d both wanted to do some- the initial gift. thing for Wayland,” she said. “It was a When gifts such as this come to great thing for us. It’s been a real ben- Wayland, they are invested with the efit to us to have the extra income off Baptist Foundation of Texas for the the annuity, and I’d highly recom- lifetime of the donor and the pay- mend it for anyone who is older.”

30 footprints In this WBU file photo, Juanita and Lee Parks of Midland (center) hold the bronze plaque marking the Juanita Clepper Parks Women’s Athletics Endowed Scholarship, dedicated in 2006 with their initial gift to Wayland. With them are then- Vice President of Advancement Betty Donaldson and President Dr. Paul Armes.

some options for donors as well. They can choose to have the regular payments go to one individual or they may choose the “joint and survivor” agreement which means the payments continue for the lifetime of the surviving spouse at the death of the first spouse. Options include immediate gift annuities, where Parks said the couple receives annuity payments payments begin just after the initial contribution; the quarterly and that has been a blessing in retirement. deferred gift annuity, where payments are set to Lee retired in 1993 from Henry Engineering and begin at a future date at least a year after the contri- Fasken Oil and Ranch properties. The two have lived bution; or flexible annuities, where payment dates in Midland for 46 years. can be set later by the annuitant. Juanita left Wayland after her junior year and a “A charitable gift annuity provides the donor with season in which she was named an All-American and much more income than a standard investment, plus was able to travel the world with the Flying Queens the charity is guaranteed to receive their gift as well,” squad. All of this was quite a shock to a self-pro- noted Mike Melcher, director of corporate develop- claimed farm girl from Wheeler County who was rec- ment at Wayland. “It’s a win/win proposition for ommended to Coach Sam Allen by a superintendent everyone.” who had seen her play ball. On a whim, she enrolled, For more information on tried out for the team and earned a full scholarship. the charitable gift annuity After two seasons, she married Lee Parks and the program, contact a devel- couple moved to Levelland. opment offi- She was a homemaker and mother to four sons cer at for many years. She eventually finished a teaching Wayland at degree at University of Texas-Permian Basin after her (806) 291- children were grown, graduating at age 47. She 3425. worked as a substitute teacher in Midland for 12 years after that before retiring. The Parkses have 11 grandchildren and enjoy taking vacations each year, bringing along their family when able. With all the rich memories of her time at Wayland, Juanita said she is thrilled to be able to leave a legacy and support the next generation of Flying Queens. The charitable gift annuity option has been key to that. “I got to go places I never dreamed I’d get to go,” she says of her experi- ence. Charitable annuities offer

footprints 31 Flying Queens from 1996-2003, has been named an assistant women’s basketball coach at the University of Colorado. Previously, Pointer was the Administrative President for Classnotes the Hoop 10 Basketball-Serious Basketball Instruction program in Amarillo. She guided the Museum of Biblical Art in James was memorialized at a Flying Queens to a 155-48 Dallas with the Rev. EDDY service on campus May 8 that record and seven NAIA FACULTY, STAFF, CURRY, BS’75, minister of was led by his School of National Tournaments, includ- TRUSTEES & FRIENDS education at Pioneer Drive Business colleagues. He was ing three trips to the quarterfi- Baptist Church in Abilene, secretary of the Breakfast nal round. WBU won the officiating. Scott is an archi- Lions Club, a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference STEVE BARRERA, adjunct tect and principal owner at Plainview Writers Guild, and Tournament title and she was instructor of public adminis- Hord Coplan Macht Inc., of an avid fan of the WBU the league’s Coach of the Year tration at the San Antonio Baltimore. (1432 Providence Flying Queens and Pioneers. in 1999. Her teams finished in campus, is the new director of Road, Towson, MD 21286; Surviving are his wife, Linda the NAIA Top 25 final rank- public safety and chief of [email protected]) Walker; five children and four ings all seven years including police at the University of grandchildren. Donations may the 1999 No. 2 final national Texas at San Antonio, which be made to the James Hogue ranking. She also coached in has 29,000 students, faculty Scholarship Fund at Wayland, Bensberg, Germany, two years and staff. 1900 W. Seventh, CMB 621, at Frank Phillips College in Plainview, TX 79072. Borger and was a student assis- DR. CHARLES BASSETT, tant at the University of Texas. retired longtime administrator MARK ANTHONY PAIR, Johnna was a two-time All- from Wayland, has moved JESSICA FAUCETT, BS’06, Piano Artist-in-Residence, Southwest Conference per- from Weatherford to an assistant professor of received the 2010 Silver Star former for Texas from 1988-92 Texarkana with wife Rosalie. mathematics at Wayland, and award from the Plainview as UT won two SWC Charles was honored in her husband, JOSHUA Cultural Arts Council in May. Tournament Championships February by the Panhandle- FAUCETT, who is pursuing a Many of the previous recipi- and made four NCAA Plains Pastors’ and Laymen’s degree in Criminal Justice, ents also have Wayland ties. A Tournaments including Elite Conference at WBU for 50 welcomed their first child, renowned concert pianist, Pair Eights in 1988 and 1989. She years of service to that group Hailly Gail Faucett, at 5:23 has presented more than 80 also played for Athletes In as secretary-treasurer. (4100 p.m. June 2. She weighed 6 professional piano concerts Action for two years and partic- Moores Lane #136, pounds, 4.4 ounces. (2885 FM and has been the guest artist ipated in two Olympic Sports Texarkana, TX 75503) 2883, Plainview, TX 79072; with the Plainview Symphony Festivals in 1989 and 1990. [email protected]) Orchestra. At Homecoming MARTHA MORTON 2010, he received the RUSTY RAINBOLT, assistant CROSS, MED’92, former Christian love and sympathy Distinguished Lifetime Service coach for the Flying Queens in Director to the family and friends of Award from the Association 2007-08, is new head women’s of Major JAMES BOYD HOGUE, of Former Students. He is basketball coach at Concordia Gifts at Assistant pianist for The Pastor’s Class University in Austin. He spent Wayland Professor of at First Baptist Church, where the past two seasons as assis- where she Management he and his wife Helen are tant coach at McMurry, worked in Information members. (1303 Amarillo, recruiting two straight hon- Advance- Systems for the Plainview, TX 79072) orees as American Southwest ment for past five years, Conference Newcomer of the nine years, married Scott who died May JOHNNA POINTER, Year, and helping McMurry Robison on June 12 at the 6, 2010, at the age of 64. MEd’03, head coach of the compile a 39-16 record.

32 footprints Rainbolt and his wife, Audra, education to improving out- anniversary on July 18. They ONE WOLFE BAILEY, have two daughters. come processes at the both were in International AA’33, who died Feb. 8, 2010, University of Hawaii. (hregi- Choir, assigned the costumes in Houston at age 94. She also HARLEY REDIN, who [email protected]) of Sweden when they arrived had degrees from Baylor and restarted the athletic program in the fall of 1958, and they Midwestern University. She at Wayland in 1946 and was DR. PAUL VAUGHN ROSS, soon began dating. Bob is began teaching at age 17 and the highly successful coach of BS’67, Emeritus Professor of retired chair of the continued teaching public the Pioneers and then the Biological Sciences, has Department of Mathematics at school music and other sub- Flying Queens, was nominat- moved with wife Johnene to Howard Payne, where he jects in Texas and Oklahoma ed again for the Naismith Waxahachie to be closer to taught for 30 years. He spent for 40 years. She was an Basketball Hall of Fame in children and grandchildren in 11 years at Wayland and four accomplished organist and the spring. He is a member of retirement. (107 Willow Lane, at Houston Baptist. Bob also pianist, taught private piano seven honor halls, including Waxahachie, TX 75165; was music minister at Bethel in lessons and served as organist the Women’s Basketball Hall [email protected]) Plainview, and Jan was organist and pianist in various church- of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. at College Heights. They have es. Surviving are her husband, He and his wife, WILDA three children and 10 grand- Rev. Milton Bailey; three HUTCHERSON REDIN, children. (902 N. Main #133, daughters; a stepson; a step- were named Distinguished San Angelo, TX 76903) daughter; two brothers, two Benefactors in 2008 for their sisters; and 12 grandchildren. longtime support of the The family requests donations University, upgrading of 1930s to the Bessie and Clint Malone Hutcherson Center and the Memorial Scholarship at Athletic Hall of Honor there DR. BOB SARTAIN, BS’61, Christian love and sympathy Wayland, 1900 W. 7th, CMB and providing of an endowed and wife JANET (BUTLER), to the family and friends of 621, Plainview, 79072, or scholarship. The court at EX’62, celebrated their 50th ROBERTA LUCILLE MAL- online at https://give.wbu.edu. Hutcherson is being named in their honor with official recognition due as the basket- Prints of WBU legends on sale through offices ball season opens. (102 Two color prints of Wayland legends are Kirchwood St., Plainview, TX available from the Advancement office. 79072; Harleyredin@sudden- Kenneth Wyatt’s 18-inch tall-by-24-inch link.net) wide painting of “House Call,” depicting founder Dr. James H. Assistant Dean HENRIQUE Wayland making a visit to REGINA at the Hawaii cam- a rural residence – as he pus received the Distinguished did in his “buckboard” to External Campus Service patients within about a Award from the Association 250-mile radius of of Former Students during Plainview – can be the annual Faculty-Staff obtained for $75 (which includes handling). Awards Luncheon. Regina has (Above) “House Call” by Kenneth Wyatt; (at left) Proceeds benefit the gen- Harley Redin painting by Robert Hurst. been with the school for nine eral fund at Wayland. years. He volunteers regularly Van Redin has provid- gural member of the Women’s Basketball for a number of church and ed six numbered paintings of his father, leg- Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. civic organizations and is very endary Wayland coach Harley Redin, done by The paintings are $120 each (including active in the Chamber of artist Robert Hurst when Harley was inducted shipping) with proceeds going to the Flying Commerce of Hawaii. He into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Queens program. serves on a number of local The 11-inch wide by 20-inch tall paint- Both paintings can be ordered by send- education committees that ing features Harley wearing a jacket with a ing a check to Advancement, Wayland Baptist serve interests varying from Queens logo towering above action between University, 1900 W. Seventh, CMB 621, excellence in early childhood the Queens and an unnamed opponent. They Plainview, TX 79072 or by credit card by call- are autographed by Harley, who was an inau- ing 806-291-3425.

footprints 33 Alum establishes social work scholarship honoring Jesters By Danny Andrews In March, at a and social work, so I believe this is an appro- chapel at which priate recognition. I am gratified by the Wayland graduate and benefactor Dr. Jester spoke, the response we already have received and Mike Davis of Las Vegas, Nev., has started Davis Memorial encourage my classmates and others to join the David and Marie Hans Jester Endowed Endowed in this effort,” he added. Social Work Scholarship to honor a former Scholarship was Davis, an honors graduate of the Class Wayland president and first lady. Proceeds dedicated. Davis of 1987, is Manager for Nuclear Training will benefit the School of Behavioral and and his father, Policy and Compliance for National Security Social Sciences, assisting students prepar- Everett Davis of Technologies, the company that manages ing to enter social work as a career. Pampa, provided the Nevada Test Site for the National Nuclear The Jesters are retired and live in most of the funding for the scholarship to Security Administration of the U. S. Louisville, Ky., where he is president emeri- honor his late mother and brother. Department of Energy. tus of Mid-Continent Baptist College. They Davis reported in early July that more Contributions may be sent to: Jester are active in their church, and he serves on than $10,000 of the needed $25,000 to Scholarship, Wayland Baptist University, many boards. endow the Jester scholarship has been 1900 W. Seventh, CMB 621, Plainview, TX During Jester’s tenure, Wayland moved received. He is hoping it will be fully funded 79072 or may be made online with a credit from college to university status and gradu- by June 2012. card at https://give.wbu.edu. ate courses began, the McClung Center “I appreciate the legacy of Christian Wayland students have been benefiting opened, Wayland started offering lifelong service by David and Marie Jester, including for many years from the William Jester learning programs and new campuses were their time at Wayland from 1981-87 when Scholarship established by the Jesters in added in San Antonio, Anchorage and he served as president,” Davis said. “Much of honor of his father and the Ralph and Lucille Fairbanks. their lives have been devoted to education Hans Scholarship in honor of her parents.

Please designate where appli- PER WILSON, EX’39, who 10 grandchildren. (5225 Lake WELL, EX’62; MARY PAN- cable the specific scholarship died April 6, 2010, in Charles Dr., Waco, TX 76710) THER, BA’71; and MARTHA and memorial given. (2815 Floydada at the age of 88. She KENYON, EX’69, and her Teague Road, Apt. 1406, taught at Lubbock’s Posey, Christian love and sympathy husband DEAN KENYON, Houston, TX 77080) Overton and Williams ele- to the family and friends of BA’69; two stepchildren; a sis- mentaries over a period of 32 W.C. CARPENTER JR., ter; a brother; and 35 grand- Christian love and sympathy years. After retirement she AA’40, who died June 5, 2010, children. (902 Burrell Avenue, to the family and friends of continued to teach computer in Lewiston, Idaho, at the age Lewiston, ID 83501-5054) Rev. JEAN PASCHAL literacy to senior citizens. She of 95. He also graduated from STEPHENS, AA’39, who died is survived by two sons; 10 Baylor and Southwestern Christian love and sympathy to June 12, 2010, in Louisville, grandchildren; and 16 great- Seminary and pastored the family and friends of the Ky., at the age of 94. He also grandchildren. churches in Texas, New Rev. JAMES OLIVER DUCK- was a graduate of Howard Mexico and Idaho for 60 WORTH, AA’44, who died Payne and Southern Seminary years. For 12 years he was Nov. 4, 2009, in Tyler at age 84. and pastored for 40 years, 1940s Missions Director for the He was a former Southern retiring at Sycamore Baptist Northwest Baptist Baptist minister serving several Church. Surviving are his wife Christian love and sympathy to Convention in Portland, Ore. churches in Texas and was of 65 years, Nancy; three chil- the family and friends of He served on the board at chaplain at John Peter Smith dren; and two grandchildren. MARGERET ELIZABETH Southwestern from 1973-83 Hospital in Fort Worth. He Memorials are suggested to CAMDEN BECK, AA’44, and was named Distinguished also served in the Air Force Wayland Baptist, 1900 W. 7th who died Jan. 26, 2010, in Alumnus for 1988. His wife Reserves, attaining the rank of St., CMB 621, Plainview, TX Waco, at age 86. Margeret of 48 years, Fannie Beatrice, colonel. His wife, Pansy Ruth 79072. (206 Hemingway Road, enjoyed working with children died in 1989. Surviving are his McLaughlin Duckworth, died Louisville, KY 40207) at each church where she and second wife, Norma Kathryn; in 2004. Surviving are two her husband were members five daughters, including PAT sons; a daughter; and five Christian love and sympathy during his 33-year Marine MACDOWELL, EX’60, and grandchildren. to the family and friends of career. In addition to Ed, sur- her husband LES MACDOW- OLLIE ELAINE CULPEP- vivors are a son; a daughter and ELL, BS’62; MOLLIE BED- JAMES D. ROBERSON,

34 footprints Home Mission Board whose University of Washington other WBU greats in the hall, pastorates included Second Dental School by its Dental including Harley Redin (1999), Church-Plainview, First-Hart, Alumni Association. The Dean Weese and Katherine Pratt, Kan. and Alamo. In award reflects contributions Washington (2000), Claude addition to Rev. Cunningham, made over a long period of Hutcherson, Patsy Neal and other survivors include a son, time. (1788 Bellevue Way NE, Marsha Sharp (2003), and Jill Dr. Thomas Cunningham, Bellevue, WA 98004) Rankin Schneider (2008). AA’42, and his wife JOHNA and his wife JANET JOHN- (7404 Wallace Blvd., Apt. 131, R. BUTLER ROBERSON, SON CUNNINGHAM, Amarillo, TX 79106; AA’42, are retired – he from BA’84, a teacher at Estacado [email protected]) the Texas Workforce Junior High in Plainview; a Commission and she from daughter, Frances Steele, and Christian love and sympathy Veterans Administration 11 grandchildren. (C.T.: 809 S. to the family and friends of finance. They have been mar- 13th Street, Alamo, TX 78516; BILLIE RUTH HARPER ried for 68 years and have two Janet: 306 Mesa Circle, RICH, EX’54, who died daughters and four grandchil- Plainview, TX 79072) March 30, 2010, in Amarillo dren. (5341 Meadow Creek LOMETA ODOM, BS’56, at age 80. She married Henry Drive, Austin, TX) Christian love and sympathy was announced in July as a Bruce Rich Jr. in 1948 and to the family and friends of 2011 inductee to the National they served in churches in Christian love and sympathy CHARLES CHENG-YEH Women’s Basketball Hall of Texas, New Mexico and to the family and friends of LIU, EX’56, who died June Fame in Knoxville, Tenn. A Oregon. Surviving are her ERNEST D. STEWART, 17, 2010, in Dallas at the age native of Dimmitt, Odom husband; three daughters; a AA’42, who died March 22 in of 76. He attended Wayland played for the Flying Queens son; two sisters; a brother; Sweetwater. He was a retired after emigrating from China from 1952-56 and was one of and 13 grandchildren. Baptist pastor who had served in 1952 and earned his Master only two athletes to earn All- Memorials are suggested to all over Texas as well as in of Science degree at the America honors four years. Wayland, 1900 W. 7th, CMB Nebraska and Kansas. He and University of Illinois in During her tenure, the 621, Plainview, TX 79072. his wife of 68 years, Geri, had Electrical Engineering. Queens amassed a 115-5 (6929 Sedge Ave. NW, a son, a daughter, six grand- Charles retired from Texas record, including three AAU Albuquerque, NM 87120) children, 16 great-grandchil- Instruments after a long national championships and a dren and four sisters. Ernest career which included opening second-place finish. She Christian love and sympathy to had earned degrees from the China market for TI in the played on the victorious U.S. the family and friends of RICE Hardin-Simmons University mid-1970s. He was a consult- team in the Pan American EUGENE ‘GENE’ WAT- and Southwestern Seminary. ant for Halliburton for 10 Games of 1955. Odom’s SON, BS’53, who died May 28, (1109 E. 12th St., Sweetwater, years. An active member of 1,614 career points places her 2010, in Fort Worth at the age TX 79556) Prestonwood Baptist Church, at ninth in all-time scoring for of 79. He received a Master of Charles was instrumental in the Queens. After WBU, Theology degree from building 27 schools in impov- Odom taught science, health Southwestern Seminary. He 1950s erished areas of China with and physical education in was a teacher for 31 years in Wycliffe Resources SIL, a Gruver, Spearman, White the Fort Worth school system. Christian love and sympathy Bible translation ministry. Deer and Plainview and Surviving are his wife, Wanda; to the family and friends of Survivors include his wife of coached as well. She retired in a son; two stepchildren and SYLVIA RHEA COFFMAN 46 years, Catherine; two 1993. She is also a member of three grandchildren. (111 St. CUNNINGHAM, BA’55, daughters; two sons; two sis- the Panhandle Sports Hall of Anthony, Crowley, TX 76036) who died June 3 in Alamo, ters; and eight grandchildren. Fame, the Helms Foundation Texas, at the age of 79. She (17412 Pauma Valley Circle, Hall of Fame, the Texas High PAT WILLIAMS, BS’53, a for- was a homemaker and former Dallas, TX 75287) School Basketball Hall of mer manager for the Flying school teacher and worked Fame, the Texas Association Queens, was honored by the alongside her husband, C.T. DR. JAMES C. McGRAW, of Basketball Coaches Hall of Runningwater Draw RSVP as CUNNINGHAM JR., BA’55, EX’53, was named 2010 Fame, and Wayland’s Athletic Volunteer of the Month for a church planter for the Distinguished Alumnus of the Hall of Honor. Odom joins May. Pat is a retired teacher

footprints 35 and pastor’s wife and lived in School and lived for six wife, GERRY REICH Odessa, TX 79762) 22 different towns before months in 2009 in Jerusalem. SCHWARTZ, BS’59, was a returning to Plainview in 2005. She taught at the Jerusalem teacher and administrator in BENNY BURNETT, BS’79, She volunteers at the Museum School and lived in housing the Clovis school system for coached the Dale, Okla., Lady of the Llano Estacado and is with three other teachers. many years. Also surviving are Pirates to the Class 2A state in Millennium Singers among Beth writes: “I lived in an a son; a daughter, his mother; championship with his daugh- other activities. She is a mem- Arab neighborhood and two sisters; and six grandchil- ter, Brenna, earning tourna- ber of First Baptist Church, taught Arab students, about dren. (10318 Knoxville Place, ment MVP honors. She was an the Hale County Historical 85 percent Muslim. It was an Lubbock, TX 79423) all-stater and voted by the Commission, the Hi-Plains incredibly wonderful experi- Oklahoma Coaches Genealogical Society and the ence. I was blessed to be able MARY LOU SERRATT, Association as the Female Retired Teachers Association. to see many sites in Israel and BA’64, who has served in Athlete of the Year for the Husband Leon died in 2001. to experience Palm Sunday leadership roles in church, state. She will play basketball SHe has three children. (901 and Easter in Jerusalem. The area and state Woman’s for one of Wayland’s Sooner Yonkers, Plainview, TX 79072) Lord has blessed me with Missionary Union organiza- Athletic Conference rivals, relationships with students tions, received the Dellana Oklahoma Baptist, next season. and new friends from West O’Brien Award for lead- Benny, who also is middle 1960s Jerusalem – both Arab and ership development among school principal, was named Christian.” She has two women during the June 14 Girls Basketball Coach of the Christian love and sympathy daughters and a granddaugh- meeting of the national Year by the OGBCA. His son to the family and friends of ter. (2816 Delta Drive, Port WMU. She has worked with Braeden’s team lost in the state NORA HOWE CHU, BS’62, Arthur, TX 77642; mar- women from numerous coun- semifinals. Braeden will be a who died April 7, 2010, in [email protected]) tries in several roles since junior this fall. Benny’s wife, Hong Kong. Survivors include planning her first mission trip Lisa, is an elementary teacher. her husband, LAWRENCE Christian love and sympathy in 1975. Serratt served as vice (302 Teri Lane, McLoud, OK CHU, BA’62. The Chus made to the family and friends of president of WMU of Texas 74851; burnettbenny@ a substantial gift in December Martha Lucile Hunt Loyd, and a volunteer multiethnic netscape.net) 2009 in appreciation of who died April 20, 2010, in consultant, among other lead- Wayland’s influence in their Colorado Springs at the age of ership roles. She also writes RANDY DAY, BA’74, is lives. (G/F #11 Lane One, 81. She worked in banks dur- for national WMU for the founding pastor of New Wu Ka Sha Village, Ma On ing each of her husband’s pas- Missions Plan Book, a Beginnings of Fort Stockton, Shan, NT Hong Kong) torates and served as a Sunday resource written in basic where he has lived for the school teacher for grades 1-3. English for smaller or new past 10 years. He has been in Christian love and sympathy Surviving are her husband, churches, multicultural con- full-time music ministry since to the family and friends of REV. KEITH LOYD, BA’61, gregations and deaf congrega- graduating from Wayland with OLLIE ONETA GARY, sons Randy and Terry, daugh- tions. She and husband DEL- most of those years concen- BS’69, MEd’84, who died July ters Keithann and Janis, four BERT, BA’58, a retired pastor trated at FBC Kirbyville and 5, 2010, in Hale Center. She grandchildren and five great- and Director of Missions in seven at FBC Fort Stockton. had special education creden- grandchildren. (2118 N. Circle the Amarillo area, have two He and his wife Jody will be tials and taught at Carr Middle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO children. (3405 S. Virginia St., celebrating 25 years of mar- School in Hale Center. 80909-2019; [email protected]) Amarillo, TX 79109; riage in December. They have Surviving are her husband of [email protected]) homeschooled five daughters 60 years, Bill; five children; Christian love and sympathy and one son and also have two sisters and 50 grandchil- to the family and friends of five grandchildren. (sixday- dren and great-grandchildren. DALE LEE SCHWARTZ, 1970s [email protected]) (1371 FM 37A, Hale Center, BA’60, who died Dec. 1, 2009, TX 79041) in Lubbock at the age of 75. DON ALLEN, EX’79, is a MELANIE APPLETON A U.S. Army veteran, he had financial planner for senior GALLAGHER, BA’74, recent- BETH LANDRY, BA’65, is served as a Boy Scouts execu- adults. He and his wife, Kathy, ly retired from the Texas retired from teaching English tive and then taught school in have two grown children. Teacher Retirement System at Port Neches-Groves High Texico, N.M., for 25 years. His (4130 Springbrook Drive, after 32 years of service credit

36 footprints Homecoming 2011 dates announced – 18 of them as a school Christian love and sympathy Homecoming 2011 has been those honors may be made by librarian. She is now a sales to the family and friends of scheduled for Feb. 24-26. Dec. 10 to Danny Andrews, representative for Perma- JOHN TRUETT, BA’77, who More details will be announced Alumni Services, Wayland Baptist Bound Books for West Texas died July 5, 2010, at 69. Truett in the December Footprints but University, 1900 W. Seventh, CMB and Southern New Mexico. was a retired pastor who we’ll be honoring the exes of 1961 437, Plainview, TX 79072 or to She and her husband, Bob, earned his master’s degree in as the Golden Anniversary Class [email protected]. live in El Paso with their three theology from International as well as the special recognition The Homecoming Banquet fea- dogs, Jasmine, Izzy and Fifi. Bible Institute and Seminary. for the classes of 1971, 1981, turing entertainment by students, She is a frequent storyteller at He and wife Dianna were 1991 and 2001. All exes of 1961 the Alumni Luncheon, basketball her church and in her commu- retired in Plainview and and earlier are invited to attend games, baseball games, a play, art nity. Melanie recently helped attended College Heights the Legacy League Luncheon on exhibits and special recognitions to start a Prayer Shawl min- Baptist Church, where John Friday after chapel. by various schools will be a part of istry in her church. She enjoys taught the exceptional min- The Distinguished Alumni (the the celebration. all kinds of needlecrafts, par- istries Sunday school class. He highest honor), Distinguished We especially encourage the ticularly quilting. (6882 is survived by two sons, Lee Alumni Service Award, honor class members to attend Orizaba, El Paso, TX 79912; and Glenn, and two grand- Distinguished Alumni Leadership and encourage fellow classmates [email protected]) children. (1300 Dallas St., Award, Young Alumni Award and to do the same. Alumni Services Plainview, TX 79072) Distinguished Benefactor Award can help with arrangements for LINDA BRICKER HAYES, also will be presented in chapel at reunion meetings of organizations EX’70, is retired from teaching. CHUCK WILLIAMS, BA’74, 11 a.m. Feb. 25. Nominations for or classes. She and her husband, Don, founder and senior pastor of met while teaching in Santa Live Oak Community Church Christian love and sympathy (713 Sunset Lane, Lubbock, Cruz, Bolivia. They live near in Lubbock, is the author of to the family and friends of TX 79403) Fayetteville, Ark., and have a “Eternal Route 66” to help EDDIE ANAYA, BS’77, who grown son. Linda donated her readers discover life’s purpose died April 7, 2010, in 1970 annual to our collection. as they explore historic Route Lubbock at the age of 57. He 1980s Her best friend is LYNN 66 and relevant passages in was Executive Director of GRAY WELCH, BS’71, whom each of the 66 books of the LEARN Inc. and a communi- Music evangelists SHERMAN she met at Wayland. Linda is a Bible. For almost a month in ty leader, building a 30-year ATEN, BA’85, and TAMMY retired educational diagnosti- 2004, Chuck and his wife, career around helping about (PAYNE) ATEN, BA’85, will cian for the Lamesa school dis- ANN GLAZENER 100,000 disadvantaged stu- celebrate their 20th anniver- trict. (Linda: lhayes40@ WILLIAMS, BA’73, who is a dents and adults achieve goals sary in ministry at 6:30 p.m. gmail.com; Lynn: substitute teacher, drove the that would better their lives Friday, Nov. 5, at the Pecan [email protected]) entire length of Route 66 through education. At Plantation Country Club, 8650 from Chicago to Santa Wayland, he served as Westover Court in Granbury. DAVID NALL, EX’70, recent- Monica writing, photograph- Administrative Assistant to Cost is $16 per person. RSVP ly won Gospel Album of the ing, and meeting people to the Dean of Admissions and to [email protected] or Year at the Texas Country produce the book. He spoke Registrar. He was involved in (432) 770-5418 by Oct. 22. Music Awards Show for River in WBU chapel shortly after many community organiza- They also will be cohosting a Jordan Gospel Collection No. the book came out in 2005. tions and received numerous David and Debbie Burk 1. David has been writing and More information is available honors, including the Walter Bibleland Cruise starting Nov. recording gospel music steadily at www.eternalroute66.com. O. Mason Lifetime 11. More information is avail- since 2006 and has won Their son, Rich, will complete Achievement Award by the able at www.discoverymin- numerous awards, getting his MBA this month and Texas Association of Student istries.com. The Atens cele- heavy airplay in many works at UT-Dallas. His wife, Special Services Programs for brate their 25th wedding European markets as well. He Johanna, works for HH his public service in the feder- anniversary in 2010 as well. is a pharmacist in Justin, near Architects in Dallas. (5728 al TRiO programs. Surviving ([email protected]) Fort Worth. (123 Daisey Lane, 108th Street, Lubbock, TX are his wife, Norma Cantu; Justin, TX 76247; pharm- 79424; chuck@eternal- two sons; a daughter; his KIRBY KENNEDY, BA’80, is [email protected]) route66.com) mother; six sisters; one broth- new pastor of First Baptist er and four grandchildren. Church in Palatka, Fla. Kirby,

footprints 37 who received his Master of He served in the Army and dren. “To add to this joy, as Jessica, 17 months. (607 Divinity and Doctor of Reserves for a total of 28 the only child of my family, I Jefferson Court, Ingelside, IL Ministry degrees from years, retiring as a lieutenant was recently able to meet a 60041; [email protected]) Southwestern Seminary, served colonel in 1992, then pastored wonderful half-brother as an Emmanuel Baptist Church in churches in Oklahoma and answer to childhood prayers MAJOR HARRIS JR., Farmington, N.M., for the past also worked for the Internal to have a sibling,” she writes. BSOE/AAS’95 from the three years. Other pastorates Revenue Service for 15 years. (1214 Heather St, Amarillo, Wichita Falls campus, has have been Covington Baptist in Ruth was a nurse for 37 years. TX 79107-8012; Patti.Gilbert- worked in Quality Assurance Maple Valley, Wash.; Calvary He is a deacon and teaches [email protected]) for the Department of the Air Baptist in Roswell, N.M., and Sunday school at College Force for the past 11 years. FBC Los Lunas, N.M. He and Heights Baptist Church, and KEVIN CARTER, BBA’93, He has been recognized by his wife, Debbie, have two Ruth helps in the church was named the executive Cambridge Who’s Who for daughters. (106 Lisa Lane, library and they do nursing director for the Plainview- demonstrating dedication, Palatka, FL 32178; kir- home ministry. They have two Hale County Industrial leadership and excellence in [email protected]) daughters and two grandsons. Foundation in April after serv- government service during his (1503 Jefferson, Plainview, TX ing as the foundation’s interim 26-year tenure in the Air Christian love and sympathy 79072; gwalker23@sudden- director since November Force, where he previously to the family and friends of link.net) 2009. Carter is president of served as Superintendent of FRANK LYNN MERTON, the Association of Former Nutritional Medicine Services. BSOE’89 from the Lubbock Students, United Way cam- ([email protected]) campus, who died May 1, 1990s paign chairman for 2011 and 2010, in Lubbock at age 53. past president of the MIKE KEMP, BSOE’96 from He served in the Marine Christian love and sympathy Plainview Chamber of the Lubbock campus, is the Corps for eight years. to the family and friends of Commerce. The Industrial new fire chief in Lubbock. He Surviving are his wife, Mariah; JAMES EDWARD ‘EDDIE’ Foundation shares a building hopes to get three new fire his parents; and two brothers. BARBEE, BSOE’94, MEd’95 now with the chamber just off stations built (4320 43rd Street, Lubbock, from the Lubbock campus, the WBU campus on Fifth and add at TX 79413-2927) who died April 6, 2010, at age Street. He and wife ALISSA, least 60 fire- 63. He was a Child Protective MEd’05, have a son, Blaine, fighters to the WERNER WAAK, BSOE’80 Services Specialist for the who will be in sixth grade. department in from the Anchorage campus, State of Arizona, an actor in Alissa is administrative assis- the next four is a new member of the board film and television commer- tant principal at La Mesa years. He spent for the Denali Alaskan Federal cials, and a freelance writer. Elementary in Plainview. (4214 20 of his 28 years with the Credit Union, the state’s third Ridgeway Dr., Plainview, TX department in the fire mar- largest. Waak served 23 years PATTI GILBERT BONNER, 79072; golfingcarter@hot- shal’s office and was promot- in the Air Force before joining BSOE’96, MBA’06, from the mail.com) ed to fire marshal in 1998. He the staff at the Municipality of Amarillo campus, has com- and his wife, Renee, have two Anchorage, where he currently pleted 27 years as a federal children. (5107 County Road is senior administrative officer civilian administrative and 7545, Lubbock, TX 79424) of its purchasing department. support professional and is a (23827 Chandelle Drive, management analyst for Christian love and sympathy to Chugiak, AK 99567) DCMA Bell Helicopter the family and friends of BAR- Textron in Amarillo. She also BARA LEE LILLY-MEDRA- GARLAND ‘BUDDY’ is an Administrative Officer GIA FILKINS GRIES, NO, BBA’95 from the San WALKER, EX’87, and his with the Bureau of Land BSOE’95 from the Hawaii Antonio campus, who died wife RUTH, MEd’88, were Management. Patti completed campus, has been a special April 11, 2010, at the age of named RSVP Volunteers of a post-master’s degree through agent with the U.S. Secret 50. She was an Army wife and the Month for June in Strayer Online and is pursing a Service for 12 years. She and homemaker. Surviving are her Plainview. Buddy attended Doctorate of Education with her husband, Sgt. Major Ray husband, Enrique; two daugh- Wayland, and they met while Argosy Online. She has two Gries (USMC), have two chil- ters; her father; two sisters; four students at Hardin-Simmons. children and four grandchil- dren, Zachary, 3 ½, and brothers; and two grandchil-

38 footprints dren. (3930 Forge Dr., University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN 46204) Woodridge, VA 22913-2214) Indianapolis that provides intensive clinical preparation MARY SALAZAR RANJEL, SHEILA PRITCHETT, for teaching math and science BSOE’93 from the San BSOE’98 from the San in the urban and rural high Antonio campus, who has Antonio campus, was named school schools that most need assisted five presidents during one of 80 new Woodrow strong teachers. In return, she her 33-year tenure at Baptist He has a sister, Allison, age 2. Wilson Indiana Teaching will commit to teach for three University of the Américas, Amanda is Associate Director Fellows – the “Rhodes years in high-need Indiana has been named Director of of Information Technology at Scholars” of teaching – by the schools. Most recently an aca- Enrollment Management and Wayland, and Jeffrey farms. Woodrow Wilson National demic lab technician at the Student Services at BUA. She ([email protected]). Fellowship Foundation of Indiana University School of becomes the first woman Princeton, N.J. She will receive Medicine, Pritchett is a U.S. member of the university’s a $30,000 stipend and enroll Army veteran and a church top administrative body, the 2000s in a master’s degree program youth volunteer. (30 E. executive council. She is in education at Indiana Georgia Street, Apt. 46, author of a short story, STEPHANIE HERRON “Stories of Hope from a AUSTIN, BS’00, is working for First Wayland graduation Bend in the Road” in a book the U.S. Army in Hawaii as a published by pastor-author Principal Geologist and David Jeremiah; church Environmental Coordinator for aired over Internet in May pianist at Central Baptist the Ranges on Oahu and the Another University mile- uates who were not able to Church; and vice president of Island of Hawaii. stone was achieved May 8 attend,” said Director of Anchored Love Ministries. With the ranges when spring Commence- Alumni Development Danny (8411 Deer Hollow Street, encompassing ment was aired live from Andrews. “One graduate was San Antonio, TX 78230; more than [email protected]) 100,000 acres, Hutcherson Center on the in tears as she told how her she works with Internet. mother was ill and unable to BRANDON SCHNEIDER, soldiers evaluat- The broadcast, spon- come to graduation but BA’95, is new coach of the ing training scenarios and build- sored at no cost to viewers would be able to watch on Stephen F. Austin Ladyjack ing new training areas/capabili- by the Association of her computer.” basketball program. The for- ties and the preservation and Former Students, was made The Association of mer Pioneer basketballer is conservation of Native possible with the coopera- Former Students also host- the second all-time winningest Hawaiian culturally significant tion of Athletic Director Dr. ed the third Ring Ceremony head coach at the NCAA sites (plus archeologists, practi- Greg Feris who secured the the morning of graduation Division II level, leading tioners, activist groups and technology this past school in the Mabee Learning Emporia State, Kan., to a 306- endangered species). More than year to air most home bas- Center Atrium with Dr. Paul 72 record and 11 national 100 of 360-plus threatened and ketball and baseball games Armes, president, re-pre- tournament appearances over endangered species are only as well as some soccer and senting rings to about 15 the past 12 years and the 2010 located on the Army’s ranges. NCAA Division II National She and her husband, Jason volleyball matches on the graduates and alums; the Championship. He also won Austin, will celebrate their 10th World-Wide Web. annual Graduation six conference titles and had anniversary this summer. She Approximately 140 stu- Luncheon attended by more two trips to the Final Four. recently received her Black Belt dents participated in the than 400 people in the ([email protected]) in Tae Kwon Do. (1015 Aoloa ceremony. The graduating Laney Student Activities Place #417, Kailua, HI 96734; class included students Center; and a post-gradua- AMANDA WARD SUTTER- [email protected]) from Alaska, New York, tion reception attended by FIELD, BSIS’99, MBA’03, North Carolina, Barbados, about 350 in the Laney and her husband Jeffrey are JEFF CAHA, BBA’03, is new Kenya and Latvia. Center. parents of a son, Sawyer assistant women’s basketball “We were happy to be The Association plans to Josiah, born April 14, 2010, coach at California Baptist able to air the Commence- host those four events again weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces. University after a year as men’s ment for the benefit of many in December and in May families and friends of grad- 2011, Andrews said. footprints 39 Athletics names All-Decade team in track, field

Throughout the 2010 year, the pion in the event. teams, Biwott won national champi- Athletic Department at Wayland Baptist n Caleb McLean (2008-09): McLean onships in both the indoor and outdoor University will celebrate its Team of the is a five-time NAIA All- 800m, the 1500m, and as a member of Decade for each in-season sport. The American. He took fourth two 4x800m relay teams, and is a nine- spring saw announcement of the Pioneer place at the 2008 Indoor time All-American. She holds seven of Track and Field Teams of the Decade. Championships in the the top 10 WBU times in the outdoor The All-Decade team is composed of 400-meters and finished 800m. outstanding performers on the track sixth at the 2009 n Erin Britton (2007-09): An eight- from 2000 through 2009. Outdoor Championships time All-American, Britton helped to Pioneer Men’s All-Decade Team: in the same event. establish new WBU records as a part of n Kirby Dunn (2006-09): The school n Sergiy Oliynyk (2006-07): A two- the indoor and outdoor DMR and recordholder in both the indoor 800- time NAIA Decathlon Champion, Oliynyk 4x800m relay teams. She was a part of meters and 1000-meters, and the out- was also the 2006 runner-up in the pen- two indoor national championship door mile, Dunn is a six time NAIA All- tathlon, and won Most Valuable Athlete 4x800m relay teams, and was the NAIA American. He was the runner-up in the honors two straight years at the Sooner runner-up in the 1000m. 1000-meters at the 2009 NAIA Indoor Athletic Conference Championships. n Letitia Davis (2000-01): The 2001 Championships and came in third at the n Vincent Tanui (2005-06): The only Sooner Athletic Conference Most 2008 Outdoor Championships in the male distance runner to make the All- Valuable Athlete, Davis is a nine-time All- 1500-meters. He was also a member of Decade team, Tanui won NAIA All- American and won indoor national the school-record holding indoor and American honors twice after a third-place championship honors as a part of the outdoor distance medley relay teams, finish in the 5000-meters and a sixth- 2001 4x400m relay team. and holds six of the top 10 times in the place finish in the 10,000-meters at the n Kydia Echols (2007-08): Echols is 1000-meters. 2006 Outdoor Championships. He was the school record-holder in the indoor n Justin Cummins (2001-02): also the 2006 SAC 5000m Champion. 600y and 600m, and as a part of the Cummins is a two-time All-American and n Rohan Thompson (2003-06): A indoor 4x400m and 4x800m relay won the NAIA National Championship in sprinter, Thompson earned NAIA All- teams. An 11-time All-American, she the 2002 javelin. He also had a fifth American honors four times during his won indoor national championships in place finish in the triple jump at the career at Wayland. He was fourth at the both the indoor relay events. 2001 national meet, and established a 2005 Indoor Championships in the 200- n Priscilla Edwards (2001-04): A six- new Sooner Athletic Conference record meters and sixth in 2006 in the 60- time All-American, Edwards is the school in winning the javelin in 2001. meters. Thompson also was a two-time record-holder in the heptathlon. She n Mike Lozano (2003-04): A six-time NAIA Scholar Athlete and was the 2004 was runner-up in the event in 2004 at All-American, Lozano holds the WBU SAC 100m champion. the NAIA Outdoor Championships and record in the 600-meters. He was a n Richard Varnon (2003-06): Varnon was also a part of the runner-up 4x100m member of the 4x400-meter relay team won NAIA All-American honors in the relay team. which finished as the runner-up at the discus with a third-place finish at the n Letitia Gilkes (2000-01): Gilkes 2004 Outdoor Championships, and was 2003 NAIA Outdoor Championships. His holds the school record in the indoor the conference champion in the 400m in name is listed prominently among the 800m. She won the Indoor National 2004, as well. top 10 in both the hammer and the Championship in the 600m and as a part n Brandon Mansfield (2007-09): weight throws, and he won a total of of the 2001 4x400m relay team. A six- Mansfield holds the WBU record in the seven Sooner Athletic Conference time All-American, she was the runner-up 35# weight throw and has seven of the Championships in the throws. in the 600m in her freshman season. top 10 distances in the event. He won Women’s All-Decade Team: n Caroline Karunde (2008-09): NAIA Outdoor All-American honors in n Purity Biwott (2008-09): The Karunde, a seven-time All-American, 2009 after a sixth-place finish in the school record-holder in three individual owns the school record in the 1500m, hammer throw, and was the SAC cham- events and as a member of five relay the 5000m, and the steeplechase. She

40 footprints All-Decade team, continued assistant at Southern Nazarene, Aileen Pearce, married in was also a part of the record- school record in its champi- which made the Elite Eight 1949 and where her parents, setting 4x800m relays and onship run in 2007. She also last year. Prior to SNU, Caha TONY IGO, BA’76, and JO DMR in both the indoor and holds a school record as a spent time with the Idaho (PEARCE) IGO, BA’76, mar- outdoor seasons. She won part of the sprint medley Stampede of the NBA ried in 1976. Her uncle, DAN indoor national champi- relay team competing in the Development League and also PEARCE, EX’72, officiated; onships in the 3000m and as 2008 Texas Relays. worked at Velocity Sports cousin CARRIE (PEARCE) a member of the 4x800m n Akisha Simmons (2004- Performance in Champlin, HUBER, BSIS’01, was Minn. He was assistant to for- matron of honor; SHEILA relay, and was the runner-up 07): Simmons is an 11-time mer Pioneers coach Todd WISEMAN, BS’01, and in the 5K and 10K. All-American and a two-time Thurman (for whom he played STACY HARLAN MILLER, n Latanya Nation (2008- national champion in the at Wayland) at Southwestern BS’01, were bridesmaids; and 09): Nation helped lead the school-record-holding indoor Oklahoma State University in her brothers, KYLE IGO, Pioneer women to four 4x400m relay and the out- Weatherford. Before that he BS’04 and CHRIS IGO, straight NAIA Track & Field door 4x100m relay. She was was assistant coach for four EX’08, were groomsmen. Championships. An 11-time the runner-up in the 100m at years at his juco alma mater, JENNY AHRHART EISEN- All-American, she owns the the 2007 Outdoor Cochise College in Arizona. HAUER, BSIS’01, helped school records in the 60m Championships and the Most He also has a master’s degree photograph the wedding. hurdles and the pentathlon. Valuable Athlete at the 2007 in sports administration from (Corrie: 2213 85th Street, She is a two-time national Sooner Athletic Conference the United States Sports Lubbock, TX 79423; corriei- champion as part of the Championships. Academy and is a certified [email protected]) 4x100m relay team, and won n Kimberly Smith (2008- strength and conditioning coach with USA Weightlifting BRETT COOK, who is runner-up honors in the 60m 09): The school record-hold- Certification. Caha married scheduled to graduate in hurdles, the 100m hurdles, er in the indoor 55m, 60m, Erica Gilkerson in June 2010. December, served as an assis- and the pentathlon. She was and 200m (3680 Monroe Street, No. tant coach for the also the 2008 Sooner Athletic and the out- 1301, Riverside, CA 92504; Harrisonburg, Va., Turks of Conference Most Valuable door 100m, [email protected]) the Valley Baseball League Athlete. Smith is a this summer. A first-team n Caroline Oladipo (2005- two-time NAIA NAIA All-American second 08): A two-time national Indoor baseman in 2009 and holder champion as a member of Champion in of several WBU records, Brett the 4x100m relay team, both the 60m served as an assistant for the Oladipo is a nine-time All- and 200m, a two-time Pioneers this past season. He American and was the nation- Outdoor Champion in the and his wife, BRANDI (FRENCH), BS’07, are dorm al runner-up in the triple 100m and 200m and CORRIE (IGO) COLLIER, parents at McDonald Hall. jump twice. She holds the 4x100m relay in the first BSIS’01, will soon begin her She works in the Registrar’s WBU record in the indoor decade of the new century. fourth year teaching 7th grade Office. ([email protected]) triple jump and was a mem- She earned 15 All-American science at Terra Vista Middle ber of the SMR relay team designations during her first School in Wolfforth, near which established a new two seasons as a Pioneer. Lubbock. Her husband, school mark at the 2008 n WyKeisha Thompson Grant, is associate worship Texas Relays. (2000): Thompson finished leader at Lakeridge United n Keliesha Ross (2007- her four years at WBU with an Methodist Church in 09): A 13-time All-American, Outdoor National Lubbock. Corrie and Grant Ross won four national cham- Championship in the hammer married Nov. 28, 2009, at BRAD COPASS, BBA’09, and pionships as a part of the throw in 2000. She was also First Baptist Church in wife KAMERON 4x100m and 4x400m relay third place at the Indoor Texico, N.M., where her (STEPHENS), BSIS’07, wel- grandparents, longtime comed a son named Cy teams. The indoor 4x400m Nationals in the weight throw Wayland supporters Bud and Bradley Copass, on March 12, relay established a new in 2000.

footprints 41 2010, weighing 8 pounds, 4 BRAXTON EDWARDS, survival rate of service mem- erence staff at the Mabee ounces and measuring 20.75 BM’03, joined the gospel bers. She is a retired noncom- Learning Resources Center at inches long. Brad is the direc- group Shiloh in May as gui- missioned officer of the WBU and Amanda home- tor of technology for the tarist and vocalist. He has armed forces. (821 Aztec Dr., schools the children. (legget- Anna Independent School been the worship pastor at Frederick, MD 21701) [email protected]) District, and Kameron is now Allen Heights Baptist Church a stay-at-home mom after in Allen since 2009 and served ESTHER GONZALEZ, LATHAN MOORE, EX’03, teaching for several years. (PO similar positions in Amarillo BA’03, was married on May 1, recently released his first Box 1232, Anna, TX 75409; churches. The Texas-based 2010, to Matthew Harper on album, “Love in Your Life,” [email protected]) trio performs music with a South Padre Island. Her on Blue Steel Records – a contemporary southern brother, EFRAIN GONZA- compilation of country songs, HAYLEY COX, BA’08, sound, touring more than 150 LEZ, BA’00, officiated for the several of which he wrote. He MAM’10, was married on May dates per year. (Braxton@ small, informal, beach-side also plays the trumpet, trom- 15 to MATT ANDERSON, shilohnet.com) ceremony. Esther continues bone, tuba, piano and guitar. BM’10, in Plainview. Hayley has her photography and Matt is a The album is available on been a reporter and photogra- HUGH ELLIS, BA’06, recent- musician. The couple lives ITunes or can be ordered pher at the Plainview Daily ly received his Master of near Nashville, Tenn. Efrain is from his Web site www.lath- Herald for several years. The Theological Studies degree youth minister and wife JEN- anmoore.com. He and his couple moved to Greeley, from Truett Seminary at NIFER (WRIGHT), BS’99, wife, Bethany, have two chil- Colo., where Matt will attend Baylor University. (2316 teaches in Breckenridge, dren. (www.lathanmoore.com) graduate school in music. Matt’s Parrott Av., Waco, TX 76707; Texas. They have two chil- father, DR. JEFF ANDER- [email protected]) dren, Alexis and Jacob. CHRIS MOORE, BA’03, a SON, BA’79, who is associate (Esther and Matt: veteran of the WBU theatre professor of religion at TERI GLASS, BSOE’05 from [email protected]; Efrain department, hosts a morning Wayland’s Anchorage campus the Hawaii campus, was hon- and Jennifer: 1305 Cypress, show on KKYN Radio and formerly served as dean ored by the Partnership for Breckenridge, TX 76424; jen- (106.9-FM, 1400-AM and there, co-officiated at the wed- Public Service with a [email protected]) kkyn.net) in addition to his ding. (matthewandhayley@hot- “Sammy” – a Service to duties at Hamby Company in mail.com; Jeff: 6740 Howard America Medal – an awards JAMAR JORDAN, EX’09, Plainview. He has two chil- Ave., Anchorage, AK 99504) program that pays tribute to and wife D’LEA (AUTRY) dren, Grayson and America's dedicated federal JORDAN, BS’07, announce McKayleigh. (chris@plain- workforce, highlighting those the birth of their third son, viewradio.com) who have made significant Allyn Branson Jordan, on Feb. contributions to the country. 19, 2010. He weighed 8 GARRETT NELSON, Honorees are chosen based pounds, 10 ounces and was BSOE’00 from the Lubbock on their commitment and 20.5 inches long. He has two campus, is fire marshal in innovation, as well as the big brothers, Coleman, 3, and Lubbock. He served as inter- REBEKAH (SHEPARD) impact of their work on Bentley, 2. D’Lea is a case- im fire chief while that post CROWE, BA’02, and husband addressing the needs of the worker for CPS in Lubbock. was vacant. He and his wife RYAN, EX’98, announce the nation. As the acting project She also has a photography Susan have four children. birth of their son, Wesley Peter manager for the Army business on the side. (dleajor- (1201 N. County Road 1600, Crowe, on June 16. He Medical Support Systems [email protected]) Shallowater, TX 79363) weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, Project Management Office in and was 20.5 inches long. Maryland, Glass leads the KEVIN LEGGETT, BA’03, MARTIN ORTEGA JR., Rebekah is a doctoral student in development and fielding of MED’08, and wife AMAN- BS’07, and wife VICKY history at Texas Christian state-of-the-art medical evacu- DA, EX, welcomed their third (DAVILA) ORTEGA, BA’05, University, and Ryan works for ation equipment, which allows child, a son named Hendrix are parents of a son, Martin CBS in Dallas as a digital media Army medics to safely and Aaron Leggett, on June 11, Caleb, born March 28, 2010, producer. They have a new efficiently transport patients 2010. He has a big brother, in Midland weighing 5 address in Fort Worth. off the battlefield to hospitals, Caedmon, 8, and a big sister, pounds, 10 ounces. Martin is ([email protected]) significantly increasing the Presley, 4. Kevin is on the ref- in his third year of medical

42 footprints Benefactor, country legend Jimmy Dean dies at age 81

By Danny Andrews special Centennial musical River. In 2009 a fire gutted presentation in front of Harral their home, but his Grammy Jimmy Dean, a country Auditorium by the Cactus was among items saved. The music legend and sausage Theater vocal group from Deans had only recently entrepreneur whose $1 mil- Lubbock at which Dean moved back into their home. lion gift to Wayland in May joined in to sing the last Dean was eulogized at a 2008 is believed to be the verse of his most famous funeral at Richmond’s Grove largest single gift in University recording, “Big Bad John;” Avenue Baptist Church, where history from an individual, attending Seth Ward Baptist 1957 Wayland graduate Ron died at his home in Varina, Church where he made his Boswell is former pastor. Va. on June 13 at age 81. profession of faith as a Former NBC weatherman Donna Meade Dean said youngster – she playing a Willard Scott spoke about his her husband – who was born on the Wayland gift other digital piano they donated longtime friend and George in Olton but grew up in than to designate $25,000 for and he singing a couple of Hamilton IV, a member of Plainview where he started an endowed scholarship in songs; and being honored at Dean’s original TV show, sang his sausage business in 1969 honor of his mother, the late a McClung Center luncheon a song, “We Will Meet Again.” – had some health problems Ruth Dean, and assistance for where they received several He was buried on his but was still functioning well, the Museum of the Llano gifts and both spoke briefly. beloved “Chaffin’s Bluff” in a so his death came as a Estacado’s Hale County Hall In February, Dean was vault in the shape of a piano. shock. She said he was eat- of Fame which includes a dis- elected to the Country Music “Jimmy and Donna Dean ing in front of the television. play honoring Dean. A portion Hall of Fame and will be have been wonderful friends She left the room for a time of the funds have since been inducted posthumously in to Wayland Baptist and came back and he was designated for refurbishing of October. He also was a mem- University,” said President Dr. unresponsive. Pete’s Place, a gathering ber of the Texas Country Paul Armes. “Their generosity “He was amazing. He place for students in the Music Hall of Fame. has been historic in its mag- had a lot of talents,” said Mrs. basement of McClung Center. The Deans lived on a 200- nitude and eternal in its ben- Dean, a former recording The Deans returned to acre estate just outside efit. We will miss Jimmy artist and songwriter who Plainview in September Richmond, where he enjoyed deeply. Our thoughts and married Dean in 1991. 2008, viewing the exhibit at investing, boating and watch- prayers are with Donna and Dean put no stipulations the museum; attending a ing the sun set over the James the rest of the Dean family.”

school at Texas Tech, and of Texas President VICTOR Simmons University. He and Vicky teaches Spanish at RODRIGUEZ, EX’07, who is his wife, Olga, have three sons. Midland Freshman High working on a Master of Arts in School. (1800 Garden Lane, Counseling at the San Antonio KRISTIN KILLOUGH Midland, TX 79701; martin- campus, is expected to be ROSS, BBA’01, has been an [email protected]) nominated for president of the executive assistant at First Baptist General Convention of Baptist Church in Lubbock CHANCE PERKINS, Texas at the Nov. 8-9 annual for the past six years and also DOUG SHELTON, BA’05, BSOE’06, is pastor of Grady meeting in McAllen. is a Mary Kay consultant. Her and wife MEG (MANSDO- Baptist Church in Grady, N.M. Rodriguez’ father, Manuel, also husband, Christopher Ross, ERFER) SHELTON, He is working on his master’s served as president of the an Eagle Scout and Texas BSIS’05, welcomed their first degree with WBU. Chance and Hispanic convention. Tech graduate, recently was child, a son named Ryan Jay, wife Chrissy have a son, Luke, Rodriguez has served 12 years named district scout executive on Feb. 12, 2010, at 12:17 6. (chrissyperkins@ rocket- as pastor of South San for the Haynes and p.m. He weighed 7 pounds mail.com) Filadelfia Baptist Church in San Comanche Trail Boy Scouts and was 20.5 inches long. Antonio. A native of Odessa, districts. Doug is a youth minister in Hispanic Baptist Convention he is a graduate of Hardin- Florida. (14300 Coralbean

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Wayland received some unexpected Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico) add to the three he won in Spearman extra exposure May 25 when Director of while Nadel gave a similar “special shout and, with a record of 1,207-197, was Alumni Development Danny Andrews and out” in the fifth inning, then added: inducted into the Women’s Basketball his wife, Carolyn, executive assistant to “Wayland Baptist University. They used to Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., in 2000. President Dr. Paul Armes, attended a have the best women’s basketball team Weese lives in Granbury with his wife Texas Rangers-Kansas City Royals game in the country.” JoAnn. After extensive rehabilitation over in Kansas City. “Yes, they did,” Barnett responded. the past eight months, he is recovering Making contact with almost 30 “The Flyin’ from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an Wayland alums on a combination busi- Queens…under Coach autoimmune disorder that usually mani- ness-vacation trip through the Texas Dean Weese,” Nadel contin- fests itself by weakness in the legs that Panhandle, Oklahoma and Kansas, ued, adding, “In fact, the spreads to the upper limbs. Andrews sent a note to the broadcast Dallas Diamonds for whom Lieberman, a former college All- booths of Rangers radio announcers Eric I broadcast had Coach American at Old Dominion in Virginia, Nadel and Dave Barnett and TV announc- Weese running the show. That’s about the Olympian and pro basketball player ers Josh Lewin and Tom Grieve, noting time women’s basketball was changing… (including Dallas after Weese departed) that he and Carolyn were attending the becoming a much more athletic game.” now broadcasts women’s basketball and series and celebrating their 41st wedding “Thanks to our friend Nancy has done a number of games at Texas anniversary. Lieberman,” Barnett added. Tech. She was the featured speaker at a Grieve mentioned the Andrewses After leading the Flying Queens from banquet for the 25th Plainview Queens being from Wayland, their respective 1973-79, Weese coached Dallas in the Classic tournament in 2000. positions and the anniversary in the new professional league but was fired by Wayland Dean of Students Tom Hall, fourth inning on TV (FOX Sports the financially struggling franchise owners who was chairman for about 20 of the 29 Southwest reaches 6.5 million homes in at midseason. He went on to coach seven tournaments, enlisted Lieberman as the 34 TV markets in Texas, Louisiana, state championships at Levelland High to speaker.

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his fall, the FRIENDS OF FINE ARTS is hosting its first fundraiser to bene- fit student scholarships in art, communication studies and theatre. AN TEVENING FOR THE ARTS will be held in the Mabee Learning Resources Center atrium and Abraham Art Gallery, featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, wonderful entertainment and a sale of small works donated by regional artists, some famous, some well known and emerging, including alumni artists who wish to participate. We will be gathering 125 – 150 unframed works, all sized 5” by 7”, which will be exhibited and available for purchase that evening by patrons in attendance. Works may be paintings in any media, photography, drawings, prints, mixed media or any media which can be mounted to hang. Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Friends of Fine Arts Web site to find entry information for the show. All works for this exhibition must be received by September 30. All proceeds go to scholarships so begin work now and use your imagination to benefit this great cause! Plan to join us for this inspiring EVENING FOR THE ARTS!

For more information, contact Dr. Candace Keller, (806) 291-1083, [email protected] Submission and membership information: www.wbu.edu/fofa Let Us Hear From You! Court, Brooksville, FL 34613) ANN ROBINSON WILEY, BSOE’03, MA’05, theological Campus attended ______LANDON SIMS, BA’05, and research and writing lab Name ______Maiden Name ______wife ERIKA (BRYANT), instructor in the School of Class ______Degree or EX ______BSIS’05, are parents of a Religion; two other daughters; Address______daughter, Adalyn Claire, born two sons; and 23 grandchil- ______March 8, 2010. Landon is a dren. ([email protected]) Phone (home) ______(business)______teacher and coach in the E-mail ______Kress school district, and Christian love and sympathy Occupation and title ______Erika teaches kindergarten at to the family and friends of Business name and address ______Highland Elementary in RANDY GERALD WOOD Other schools attended and degrees earned ______Plainview. (2811 W. 21st JR., BSOE’91, MA’01, who ______Street, Plainview, TX 79072; died March 10, 2010, in Spouse ______Wayland alum? [email protected]) Lubbock. He worked for the Spouse’s occupation ______City of Lubbock for nine Children (birthdates) ______DUSTIN STEPHENS, years and also was an adjunct News for Footprints ______BBA’06, and wife Nancy professor for Wayland and ______announce the birth of their three other colleges. Surviving ______first child, a daughter named are his wife, Angela; two ______Ainsley Grace, born Feb. 25, daughters; his father and step- ______2010. She weighed 7 pounds, mother; his mother and step- ______10 ounces and was 19.5 inches father; a brother; a sister; two ______long. Dustin is in active duty stepbrothers; and three grand- ______in the U.S. Army. (army- parents. (6718 8th Street, [email protected]) Lubbock, TX 79416) ______DEBBIE UNRUH, BSOE’01 Three Wayland graduates and ______from the Amarillo campus, a current student at the ______has been reappointed to the Albuquerque campus have ______Crime Victims’ Institute been promoted to the upper ______Advisory Council by Gov. ranks of the local police ______Rick Perry. The council advis- department. JEFF SAYLOR, ______es the Crime Victims' Institute BS’07, was promoted to com- ______regarding the compilation and mander and will oversee the ______study of information on the Foothills region. He and his ______impact of crime to victims, wife, Det. Donna Saylor, have ______relatives, guardians and socie- three children. ______ty, and assists the institute to ([email protected]). Please complete and return to: develop policies to prevent Promoted to lieutenant were: Alumni Services, 1900 W. 7th, CMB 437 the victimization of society by JASON PECK, BS’06; PAUL Plainview, TX 79072 crime. Debbie is a captain at HANSEN, BSOE’08, and the Randall County Sheriff ’s current student JEFF E-mail to: [email protected] or [email protected] Office. (7412 Imperial Drive, McDONALD. Peck and his Photographs may appear in magazine, depending on photo Amarillo, TX 79121; wife, Jennifer, have three chil- quality and/or available space. Photos are not returned. If [email protected]) dren. He is a police chaplain and teaches Cops for Christ sending digital photo files, please send at least 300 dpi resolu- tion at regular size. Smaller sizes may not reproduce well. Christian love and sympathy Bible Study. Hansen and his Every effort is made to include your information in Class to the family and friends of J. wife, Monica, have a son. Notes in a timely manner. If your name does not appear in the Owen Robinson, 92, who died ([email protected]) listing, it is due to printing deadlines. July 5, in Plainview. Survivors McDonald and his wife, The editor reserves the right to edit all information include a daughter, DEBBIE Loretta, have two children. submitted. footprints 45 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID 1900 West Seventh Street, CMB 437 Craftsman Plainview, Texas 79072-6998 Printers, Inc. Address Service Requested

Honorary degree Longtime Board of Trustees member Delbert McDougal (right) is presented an honorary bachelor’s degree from Wayland by President Dr. Paul Armes at the spring com- mencement ceremony held in Hutcherson Center. McDougal is a developer in Lubbock who was instrumental in negotiating the Wayland Plaza purchase in Lubbock and the new campus location on North Quaker Avenue and has aided in other facility deci- sions throughout the system. His generous gift to the Laney Activities Center resulted in on the scene shared naming of the walking track.

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