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Every Fall students make the trek from their former President Don Jeanes and yet his legacy lives scattered hometowns back to Milligan's campus, on as his work continues to shape the future of the nestled peacefully among the rolling hills of East college. Change is inevitable and still some things Tennessee. They journey to their home away from remain the same. Milligan continues to challenge home, filled with energy and excitement in students to be active, engaged Christians, to think for anticipation of the adventures that await beside themselves and to analyze the nature and meaning of the waters of the Buffalo. These students were the world. In both academics and play, the Milligan driven and determined to make the most of students embody this vision and uphold the traditions another year, to find friends, study, and of course, set forth by the college founders. have fun! The 2012-2013 school year continued The 2012-2013 Buffalo staff was an eclectic in these traditions and also brought with it several team of hardworking volunteers that attempted to changes on campus including the construction of capture some of the highlights from academics, sports,' new student housing behind MSA, the addition of playtime, and arts. We hope that yoti enjoy taking a a new masters in counseling program and winning peek back at this year and remember fondly the sporting seasons. memories made. The Milligan community grieved at the loss of
The Milligan RAs show off their musical talents to the tune of "Hate on Me" by Jill Scott.
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Student Life-Page 4
[Welcome Week, Rush Day, TWIRP Week, Sadie Hawkins, Homecoming, Powder Puff, Trunk or Treat, Mr. Buff, Air Band, Jr./Sr. Banquet, Wonderful Wednesday]
Academics-Page 18
[Matriculation, Winter Commencement, Humanities Tour, Retiring Faculty, Milligan News, Portraits]
Arts-Page 34
I [Tales From Buffalo Creek, One Acts, carbook Staff from Left to Right: Mitchell Clark. Rehccca Scaman. Orchestra, Choir, And Then There hirisma Shavers, Molly Bl ackwell. Harper Severance. Jim Dahlman. ,'.'>blc1.·(it·aham. Tiffany Weinbender; Not pictured: Anna Stroud. Were None, Christmas Concert, 1a, id Corwin, Kayla Redding Hansel & Gretel, Jazz, Women's Chorale, The Odyssey] Magazine Editor-in-Chief Design Editors Sports -Page 46 Tiffany Weinbender Molly Blackwell Mitchell Clark -- [Dance, Cheerleading, Baseball, Website Editor-in-Chief Ashlee Graham Softball, Basketball, Track, Cross Samantha Baugus Kayla Redding Country, Swimming, Mountain Biking, \Buff a Io Anna Stroud Tennis, Golf, Volleyball] ·•- J Photography Editor Harper Severance Rebecca Seaman Shirisma Shavers Baby Ads -Page 61 Copy Editor Logo Design Staff I David Corwin Morgan Rutledge
Faculty Adviser Cover Photo Professor Jim Dahlman Peter Nelson
2 3 Oscar Sarmiento, Branden Jones, Ernesto Villareal, Austin Chhut socialized after a fun summer.
Milligan students arrived with truckloads of large furniture to move in to their dorms.
Milligan girls finished moving in The freshmen arrived on campus after anticipating their and make connections within their new camp to Hart Hall and start making new move to Milligan all summer. Some were nervous while community. Students also had the opportunity to t friends and new memories. with their peer mentors. By the time classes began others were eager to embark on this new adventure. Returning students were reunited After saying their goodbyes to family and friends, the Wednesday, the students had enjoyed plenty of festiviti while helping the freshmen move freshmen migrated to East Tennessee with many that helped them form the building blocks of friends · into their dorms. that will last a lifetime. questions about the coming weeks. Once settled into RA's assist new and returning their rooms, the new students took part in the traditional with signing in and finding their Matriculation ceremony. Other welcome week activities included the new stud room. banquet, Elizabethton Twins game, a trip to the t The rest of the week's festivities included the annual trip Line Drive-in theater, luau on the lawn, a night of mu Haley Phillips meets new friends and coffee at SUB 7 and the annual Buffalo Rambl and bids farewell to her family to Doe River Gorge. Freshman always look back on this during Welcome Week. day fondly as their year unfolds. The gorge trip gave hike to Laurel Falls. students an opportunity to meet their fellow classmates
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Dozens of Milligan students year's Homecoming festivities. braved a particularly cold and Instead of decorating trunks, blustery evening outdoors in this year became "table" or order to celebrate Halloween treat. with hundreds of children from the Elizabethton and Johnson The tables and costumes City areas. consisted of fairy tales, superheroes, jelly bean ladies, Trunk or Treat is an event that nurses complete with full sized both students and the cardboard ambulance, and community look forward to more. every year. It is a way for families to allow their children Hundreds of children and their to participate in the fun of families braved the cold night Halloween in a safe for a chance to fill their festive environment. Student organi bags and jack-a-lantern pails to zations are responsible for the brim with candy. collecting enough candy to This event is hosted each year Every year Milligan hosts Rush supply 300-400 children. by L.I.N.C. - Linking Indi Day, a day for organizations and In the past, students would viduals to the Needs of the Milligan clubs to meet other dress up in costumes and Community. students who could potentially decorate car trunks from which join and inform them on activities they passed out the treats Despite the freezing conditions, they might take part in. Rush however, the early October this year's Trunk or Treat Day is a great way for students to chill forced participants under a turned out as many participants as past years and was enjoyed discover the variety of groups Shae Judge advertises for the big tent leftover from this by both students and families. available on campus. This year Milligan radio station. Rush Day was on September 12 on Derthick Lawn. This event is The Student Nursing Association members always rewarding for clubs and pose for a picture in front of their 8 foot tall organizations to recruit vital new handmade ambulance. These students spent 6 hours building the float out of cardboard members to their organizations boxes, a wooden frame, white vinyl table and share new ideas for the year cloths and paint. ahead.
Mandy Chamber advertises for the popular event, Airband.
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September 21, 2012 was Above: A group of students join the culmination of TWIRP in on the dancing fun. Week, a longtime Milligan tradition. TWIRP week is a series of events planned by dates. The music focused the Campus Activities on recent internet crazes Board (CAB) where the with at least two plays of women are required to pay the Korean pop song, "We should consider Gangnam Style by PSY. for events. The Sadie Above: The popular every day lost on Hawkins dance brought Gagnam-style dance which we have not much excitement to Most of the students at the makes its debut at dance were excited to lend danced at least campus and was attended Milligan. by a significant portion of their moves to the dance once." the student population. The floor each time the crazy Gangnam style song was -Friedrich Nietzsche music was masterfully controlled by sophomore played. Overall this year's Left: Gabe Rees and Mike Mohsen. The SUB Sadie Hawkins dance was Shae Judge show off was blistering with the heat a wild success and their dancing skills. from the energetic dancing attracted an incredible students, but all seemed to turnout of students. Above: Hannah Austin and Marshall Werbiski came to the enjoy this exciting dance dressed as each other. atmosphere.
One of the highlights of the night was the appearance of Hannah Austin and Marshall Leggett coming dressed as each other's
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Harvest Festival: This year's me Cor11ing Harvest Festival held at Derthick was a huge success. Several inflatables, music from This Mountain, and a train ride made the day enjoyable for children too!
Alumni from all over the country flocked to Milligan's campus to celebrate their alma mater with friends and family. This year's theme was "A Homecoming Parade: One of the highlights of the week. Students, as Tradition Worth Preserving" and it wouldn't be a well as faculty members, went traditional Milligan homecoming without the annual down Blowers Boulevard showing Powder Puff game, the Buffalo Run/Walk and the their school spirit. From tossing much anticipated homecoming parade. The candy to horse and wagon, everyone that attended had a blast. upperclassmen managed to pull out a win in this year's powder puff competition. The theater lovers were able to enjoy Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, "And Then There Were None." And of course, everyone gathered for the fun festivities at the Harvest Festival with inflatables and a train ride for the kiddos. All in all, this year's homecoming was a
successful celebration of Milligan's past and a Powder Puff Game: "We are more hopeful look toward its future. than just a pretty face" was the girls motto this year. This was a true statement for this exciting match against the upperclassmen and underclassmen girls. The upperclassmen, in pink, pulled out the win with a score of 24 to 0.
Buffalo Run: Several students, staff members and Johnson City residents gathered at Derthick and participated in a 5 km run (or 2.5 km walk). "And Then There Were None" During Homecoming Week, the Milligan College Theatre department put on a few showings of the Agatha Christie "And Then There Were None" theatre production.
11 10 The fifth annual Mr. Buff pageant took place the night of March 22 in Seeger Chapel. This year's event was hosted Airban~, another tr~dition d~ar to Milligru:i, is a lip syncing phenomenon. Bands practice for several weeks prior to by Chris Boswell and Carshala Davis. The pageant was open to all male students who wanted_to compete for t~e competing for the title of Arrband champions. Seven bands competed this year. The night of the big event, bands crown and included three categories: fashion, talent, and a question and answer segment. The rught was filled with w~re nervous and fans were excited. After dancing and "singing" their hearts out, the winners were chosen. The many different talents and fashion statements that was fun for all of campus to watch. Mr. Buff 2013 contestant wmners were The Airband Formerly known as Jacksonaeromellencampsmith Rush and the Zepplin Queens who were as followed: Marshall Werbiski, Jeff Preptit, Caleb Nix, Ian Burt, Timmy Wood, Gabe Rees, John Crowe, and performed to "I Love Rock and Roll." The Runner-Up was the lovely boy band, Detour who took teen heartbreak to Nathan Dickerson. John Crowe was crowned Mr. Buff 2013 at the end of the night. a new level. The second Runner-Up was RA who performed a spoof of some of Milligan's residence rules.
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Seniors and the SGA council began this year's party at the top floor of The Charles with a three-course dinner and graduation "advice" from faculty and students around the campus. This year's party placed emphasis on a masquerade theme and many students took the opportunity to don mask of any and every kind. Most of the night was spent dancing, jumping, and swaying in the beautiful ballroom of The Charles. Breaks were only taken to catch a breather and grab a refreshment which included a chocolate fountain.
Seniors exclaimed it was the best "Big Party" they had ever seen. Although somewhat exhausted, each and every student ended the night with smiles.
15 Above: Two students participate in the gladiator knock out.
Left: Students enjoy their free snow cones.
10:00-11:30am Board Walk Brunch! 11:30-12:00pm Faculty Hunt Wonderful Wednesday 12:00-4:00pm Coney Island Attraction:s is the best day out of the Zip Line entire year. It's a day Laser Tag where all of the students Side Show Animals can relax and let loose Gladiator Knock Out their inner child. No event on the Milligan 12:00-1 :30pm Volleyball Intramurals campus compares to 1:00-2:30pm Snow Conies sleeping in, an 1:30-3:00pm Dodge Ball Intramurals unexpected free day l:30-2:45pm Ride the Tide from classes, and free 2:30-4:00pm Fried Donuts snacks all day! 3:00-4:30pm Ultimate Intramurals Above: Students were greeted by the wonderful postcard early 5:00-7:00pm A Taste of Coney Island morning. 7:00-7:30pm Milk Chug 8:30-11 :00pm Screen on the Green(Wreck It Ralph) Left: Students prepare for a game of las~ Darcie DeLong enjoys the petting zoo. tag.
17 16 Above: Kerri Beth Slaughter addresses her fellow classmates.
Above: Heritage performs families, and professors.
Incoming students are welcomed into the Milligan accordance with tradition, students and families enjoy Left: Rick Simerly and the Jazz band play music community at the start of each year through the a dessert reception following the ceremony on Derthi for the students and parents to enjoy. They sang the night away while students mingled with new ceremony of Matriculation in Seeger Memorial Chapel. Lawn. Live music was played for all to enjoy. After the new students move into their residence halls, friends. they are given the opportunity to sign their names into During this event, parents and students had t the Milligan book which has been a tradition for many opportunity to mingle with Milligan faculty and st years. Matriculation may seem an odd tradition, but t · ceremony is one of the many features unique to Millig This ceremony marks the start of Milligan students' College and is always cherished by students who lo academic career. Four years later, these same students back fondly on graduation day as they walk the will end their Milligan careers in this same place. In path and realize how far they have come.
18 19 Above: Lindsey Zayaz-Bazan and Sydney Franklin posed for a picture on the ferry to a European destination. Upper Left and Below: A group of students posed for a breath-taking picture in front of beautiful mountains.
Every year a group of students take a journey to discover what it means to be human. During the summer, faculty members take students on a tour of various sites in Europe in place of taking the last semester of Humanities. This year the students were accompanied by Dr. Ted and Jane Ann Thomas and Dr. Curtis and Rita Booher. They visited Dublin, Wales, London, Normandy, Paris, Krakow, Prague, Dresden, and Berlin. These places are all rich with art, history, and literature which are major components of Milligan' s humanities program.
Above: Milligan boys Tebowed on a London street. Students posed in front of the Eiffel Tower on Below: Big smiles and Big Ben in the background. memorable picture that will last a lifetime.
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Right: The graduating class listens attentively to words of wisdom from their college president, Dr. Bill Greer. I
Right: Friday evening graduates pose for a photo after receiving their degrees.
At the final event of the teller and Milligan alum Above: Happy seniors pose with school year, family and nus, served as the keynote their diplomas outside of Seeger. friends eagerly filed into speaker for this year's Seeger Chapel filling the ceremony. Richardson is bachelor of science in seats and crowding the the co-creator of popular nursing, 18 master of aisles in order to find the musicals such as "The business administration, perfect perch from which Rock & The Rabbi." 11 master of education, to watch their graduate and one master of science walk across the stage. Due The highest honor at in occupational therapy to the increasingly high Milligan, the Fide et degrees. amount of graduates, Mil Amore, was presented to ligan held two ceremonies Dr. Richard Lura, in It is difficult to say who this year, awarding a total recognition of his loving enjoyed the ceremony of 219 degrees. faithful service to the more, the graduates or college. Lura is a 1978 their families, but one Right: The graduating class sit As the graduates marched alumnus who has enjoyed thing is certain everyone eagerly awaiting their moment to proudly into the chapel, the a successful career in in attendance left the walk across the stage. sound of friends and education, broadcasting, ceremony proud of their family pulling out their ministry and theater. accomplishments and Above: A gnnrung grad cameras and snapping smiling from ear to ear. exits the stage after receivin photos could be heard The May graduates in diploma. throughout the building. cluded 38 bachelor of arts, 99 bachelor of science, 52 Photos by James Douglas. Gary Richardson, a story-
23 22 her sabbatical teaching at Africa Nazarene University. In this institution, she taught Milligan's P.H. Welshimer grammar courses, and introduction courses Milligan News Memorial Library was featured by in African Literature. During her time in EBSCO, a leading producer of Kenya, she also spent time researching for the 2012-2013 research databases, for the Ruth McDowell Post-Colonial Literature in English course, a library's new "MCSearch" tool. cornerstone in Milligan' s ethnic studies Lavender program. Lavender earned a Fulbright to South Africa in Summer 2008, an accomplishment that Milligan announced it will offer a no other Milligan professor had made. Lavender Master of Science in Counseling says that these experiences "enhanced her degree in Fall 2012 to help meet a worldview" and made her realize "how wealthy rapidly growing demand for more Americans are." professionals in the mental health field. Dr. Lavender has impacted not only the lives of her colleagues, but also her students. Alumna Track & Field won its second Nickie Ball said, "I love that Dr. Lavender straight AAC Outdoor Track and opens her heart to students. We not only get to Field title and sent six athletes to see her heart, but we are allowed to stay there. compete in the 2012 NAIA Her desire for her students to fall in love with - - .::.._ Outdoor Track and Field National authors and characters amazed me in her short Championships. story class, and I continue to read and love short ~Bove: Milligan earned nine ADDY® awards from the stories." Senior David Corwin said, "I am ~ ~ erican Advertising Federation for student and staff work. always amazed at her reading choices in literature classes. She chooses the most thought- The women's cross country team provoking works for her students to read. Dr. - recorded their 10th straight AAC Dr. Ruth McDowell Lavender, Professor of Lavender has invested in me both inside and title as they swept the top five English and Humanities, retired from Milligan outside the classroom. She is not only a well- ,-;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;:;:;;::;=::~===~~~~=-~=--=------_,I positions for a perfect score. after 15 years of service. Lavender graduated from loved professor, but one of my best friends." Trevecca Nazarene University in 1968 and Lavender will be missed by the Milliga community. Thank you for your years of completed graduate work at Eastern Illinois Milligan ranked #6 in the South service. University and University of South Carolina. and #3 Best Values in the U.S. Throughout her career she taught students from News & World Report's 2013 second grade to the college level. Before arriving "America's Best Colleges" at Milligan, she taught for seven years at Olivet rankings. Nazarene University.
Lavender says that she will miss learning from her students and colleagues in the Humanities area The MSOT program successfully and has enjoyed getting to know her students in completed its reaccreditation with the small classroom setting. Lavender's areas of the Accreditation Council for expertise include 19th and 20th century British Occupational Therapy Education, literature. She also enjoys Shakespeare's works extending the accreditation 10 and taught an Elizabethan Drama course at the years. college this past year. Lavender likens the literature she teaches to "a dessert bar." Milligan inducted a record 46 new During Lavender's time at Milligan, she had Above: Construction began on a members into its chapter of The multiple opportunities to spend time in Kenya, a modern student housing village, to National Society of Leadership -~place near to her heart. In Spring 2006, she spent be completed by Fall 2013. and Success. 24 25 den Portraits
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The Mary B. Martin Auditorium in Seeger Chapel was decorated for the Christmas season with bows, garland and candles setting the perfect scene for this year's winter commencement ceremony. This year, 1O 1 degree-seeking students graduated from Milligan with faculty, administrators, friends, and family cheering them on in the audience. The auditorium was lit with the flash of cameras and the smiles of loved ones as they captured this special moment. Dr. Lori Mills served as this year's keynote speaker. Mills is a licensed clinical psychologist with health service provider status in the state of Tennessee. She is a 1988 alumna of Milligan and established the local chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society at the college. During the commencement, Dr. David Runner, Professor of Music, was given the highest honor, the Fide et Amore award, in recognition of his faithful service to the college. At the end of the evening, the students were full of joy Helen Agoha, Nathaniel Aguino, Olivia Albrecht, Aaron Allen, John Allen, Malissa Allery, Ellery Allonier, Hanna Anderson, and satisfaction as they started the next chapter of Shaka Andrew, Linda Arnold, Justin Athey, Allison Ayers, Caitlin Bailey, Elena Baker, Sarah Bane, Brandon Banks, Diane their lives. ---~--....- .... ~~ Dr.Lori tfills addresses the' grad uatmg · .student' Barrow, Garon Bateman, Breanne Baudinot & Emilee Kreutzer, Samantha Baugus, Rubye Beck, Shane Beer, Nicole Bennet, Daniel Bennett, Afton Benter, Whitney Benton, Abi Bethea, Michael Birkner, Samantha Blevins, Colin Blowers with Taylor Ross & Jonathan Herd, Amanda Boone, Jennifer Border, Christopher Boswell, James Bowman, Brittney Bradburn, Brittany 27 26 Branker, Molly Kate Brannock, Dr. harold Branstrator, Zoey Brennan, Jalen Bridwall, Brittany Brown . . - .. ' .
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Senior Colin Blowers, sophomore Darcie DeLong, and senior Colin Blowers, Rebecca "Tess" Jonathan Herd played the lead roles as Evans, and Ian Burt Philip Lombard, Vera Claythome, and Sir Lawrence Wargrave respectively. Darcie Delog as Vera Claythome Ten strangers are brought to an island by a mysterious host, and they start to die one by one. As their numbers dwin Adam Derrick and Ian Burt dle, the characters must figure out who On the opposing page: Full cast the killer is, and quickly, before none is left. In usual Christie style, the story builds to a dramatic and unexpected twist. The show, which ran in the Gregory Fine Arts Center, was well received by the Milligan community. 34 35 ! One : Acts Students have the opportunity to participate in a wide-range of a~ N~, F-iNeP~, elective courses at Milligan, one of F~. which is the "Introduction to U~ H~ Blow~ Storytelling" class. This group of students put on an evening of entertainment each year by sharing their storytelling talents with the The One Acts Festival was packed into one public. This year's "Tales from entertaining night and had one of the best turnouts of Buffalo Creek"was the fifth annual the year. Over 30 students participated in the plays 1 this year and even more volunteered their time to help storytelling evening. with the set up and direction. Every year when The event was led by Dr. Bruce auditions are announced a swarm of students come Montgomery who said, "I'm very out for the fun, that is what Rebecca Miller loves most proud of the students' progress and about One Acts. "There are some people who are in the creativity they display in their every Milligan theater production. Then there are stories." Montgomery serves as people who have never been in a play before, but Professor of Communications and audition and end up loving it," said Miller. Students Business at Milligan and is a keep coming back for more every year and we even member of the Jonesborough have a large number of alumni who participate in the Storytellers Guild. traditional festival. Each of the plays had their own In the past stories have drawn from director. "Dollywood: A Period Piece" with Deborah personal experiences, Bible stories Harbin, "Grunions" with Natasha Carpenter, "The and children's literature. Whatever Marriage Proposal" with Daniel Banks, "A Defenseless Creature" with Heather Knudsten, and the topic may be, these storytellers "Cut" with Matthew Rees were the plays presented are well-received by their audience. this year. ~~ ' Samant ha Baugus• . te II·s h i··her. love f t 1r L \1~ • llJ.: readmg. b egan r•a1 a ymtn,?-, I:" • _ _ Right- A few of the people who shared Above: Shae Judge, Taylor Ross, Darcie Delong, their great stories. Left: The cast for "The Director" posed for their theater photo while Chris Heldman and Mandy Chambers have a chat on stage, top left. 36 37 The traditional lighting of the candles quickly set the chapel aglow with hundreds of flickering lights. An atypically warm December the evening with the Brass evening was just one of the choir's rendition of "The First factors lending to the success of Noel" and Dr. Kellie Brown this year's Christmas Concert. directed the orchestra in the Students, parents, alumni and well-known musical faculty poured into Seeger number " Greensleeves." Chapel filling it to the Professor Noah DeLong led brim-literally. Professor the concert choir in numbers Richard Major even needed to such as "Glory to God in the make a formal request for the Highest" and "I Wonder as I audience to raise their hands if Wander." Finally, Elliott any open seats were available to conducted the Women's Joy to the World, the Lord is come! the dozens of individuals Chorale in "In the Bleak Let earth receive her King; standing along the sides of the MidWinter" and the Christmas Let every heart prepare Him room, chapel. favorite, "Mary Did You And Heaven and nature sing, Know." And Heaven and nature sing, The balcony was decorated with festive greenery, twinkling And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature Each year the Christmas lights and red bows. The stage sing. Concert culminates with the was lined with beautiful Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! tradition of the lighting of the crimson poinsettias and behind Let men their songs employ; candles--a favorite for most in the choir sat the traditional attendance. A wave of tiny little While fields and floods, rocks, hills and cluster of Christmas trees. twinkling candles begins at the plains Professor Rick Simerly began back of the chapel, quickly Repeat the sounding joy, making their way toward the Repeat the sounding joy, front until the entire room is Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. aglow with candlelight. Once No more let sins and sorrows grow, the candles are lit, everyone Nor thorns infest the ground; sings the chorus to "Silent He comes to make His blessings flow Night" and "Joy to the World." Far as the curse is found, All proceeds went to the Far as the curse is found, Southern Appalachian Ronald Far as,far as, the curse is found. McDonald House. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love. Music filled Seeger Chapel as the crowd, choir and orchestra sing together, "Joy to the World." 38 39 ansel & Cast: Hansel- Caitlin Brock Gretel- Laura Nixon The Witch- Emily May Mother- Nancy Schranz Father- James Douglas Sandman- Teagan Wood Dew Fairy- Lauren Holt Hansel (Caitlin Brock) and Gretel (Laura Nixon) are lost, abandoned in the woods, by their evil stepmother The Chorus (Nancy Schranz). They come across a gingerbread house, owned by an evil witch (Emily May). The witch, planning to eat Hansel, turns on the oven. Gretel kicks the witch into the oven, and Hansel and Gretel are free to eat whatever they want in the house and find their way back home to their father. The kids return to their newly divorced father (James Douglas) and live happily ever after. 40 41 'e,ul M_~ began in 2007 as mostly barbershop and gospel and has now turned into an elite ensemble that performs jazz, be-bop, early music, and traditional men's glee. Every Valentine's Day the group makes money for their music and supplies by selling "Singing Valentines." Primarily, they sing for the love of God and harmony. is an all-female ensemble which sings literature of different styles ranging from sacred to popular. The chorale performs for churches and various organizations in the Tri Cities area as well as on campus. J~ ~ ' directed by Rick ~tfuerly, is devoted to the performance of jazz and pop styles, with emphasis on ensemble playing, solo playing, and improvisation. The ensemble has debuted an original musical, presented an original work for jazz ensemble, performed Duke 1 Ellington's Nutcracker Suite with a symphony orchestra, and opened for the Ellis Marsalis Trio at a North Carolina Jazz Festival. H~ shares the Milligan spirit in churches and area civic organizations throughout the region; also at college functions. This auditioned a cappella ensemble consists of eight members.They have sung for many churches, community and civic groups, and regularly represent the led by Dr. Kellie Brown, performs throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia college around the country. With more than and collaborates frequently with professional ensembles and arts organizations, including The Civic Chorale, 20 years history, the group is regularly the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, the East Tennessee Regional Symphony, and the City Youth Ballet. sought after for their distinct a cappella style The orchestra also champions new works and has performed the world premiers of three pieces including and presentation. Three Genres by John Grubb and Genesis by internationally renowned composer Kenton Coe. 43 42 Left: The Chorus, played by Katie Cachiaras, Darcie DeLong, Sydney Franklin, Rebecca "Tess" Evans, Candace Faulkner, Haley Phillips, and Laura Mixon, introduces the Odyssey I play. Milligan' s performances of The Odyssey took place April 11-14. The show was a beautiful display of theatre finesse and craft. Pamela Adolphi designed the set and lighting; the music was composed by Brad Easteridge; and Richard Major, of course, directed the show. The visuals of the show were Left: Odysseus is tied to the ship's breathtaking, adding an element that would not have sail as his men row through the been obtained in any other way. The visual effects land of the sirens. and scenery really brought the show to life. The cast was led by senior Colin Blowers playing the part of Odysseus; Paul Blowers (Colin's father) playing Homer/Poet; Danielle Moore as Penelope; and Jonathen Mehl as Telemachus. They anchored a wonderful cast who came together to create a beautiful show. This show holds a special meaning for Richard Major Left: The disguised Odysseus because after more than twenty years of wanting to proves to the suitors and Penelope direct The 0, he finally had the opportunity. He said that he is Odysseus. he could not have asked for a better cast. Left: Perities, played by Adam Derrick (center), running for his life from the Cyclops, played by Matthew Rees. Above: Odysseus, played by Right: Odysseus (Blowers) is Colin Blowers, is reunited with seduced by Circe, played by his wife, Penelope, and son, Jessica Lemley. Telemachus. 45 44 "Pull your 'T hat they , passe n ay know up.I" that we are one. II Anna Dukart Mol Bl;tck,.w~H :sf Molly Gumbert Arna da Blakley Sr Jessica Maxson Tay1 Campbell ::~ Rachel Owens Breru,na l?Y~ Fr Amber Plurnhet layl. Gen# Fr Meaghan Roland Kelli Greene So Ton Ryans Sara Lee Fr Alleen Si.mo,i Meg.1an Lo:vel~ Sa Emily Smith T~yior Martin Jt Milligan's dance team, coached by Ronda Paulson and Jenni Greenwell, was an 13rookeWhitley Einily Pierce lt The cheerleading team, as always is very involved with Milligan . ort and active part of the basketball games, including half-time entertainment. The team Ryann Williams Olrh ia:rtPotter Jr cheering them on to victory. Cheerleaders are responsible for getting the won the Encore Dance Competition in Gatlinburg, Tenn., Krist QµQn Jr pisey Richatdson Fr crowd going as well as keeping an exciting atmosphere in the r------. earning a diamond score, the highest ranking. Stepr tie Wemimont.:Fr gym. This year there were 14 cheerleaders coached by Ronda Paulson and Ashley Peer. "I've loved growing as a team this year. Each person is so talented and encouraging." Tori Ryans "'The girls on this team are Amanda Blakley uplifting and encouraging. "Cheerleading has been a These dancers are so fun to positive and uplifting be around." experience for me." 46 47 Taylor Valentine Cai oline Testennan 00 Fr Hunter Carpenter Em McGee 3 So Justin Johnson Me haA Nicol 5, So Sam Tarlton At Hughes 8 Sr Brett Mercurio Che'sey Weaver ? Jr ChazMiller Samantha Mahala 11 So Ben Powers Cai ille Olvey 12 Sr Brandon Malone Ca herineMcGinnis 13 Jr Corey McPherson M, eah WolfenbatlJer 14 Jr Luke Kirk Ma :enzie Lilley 15 So Logan Suggs A ··y Hollabd 16 Fr Tanner Strange Lin isey Keys 17 Fr Noah Huff Emilee Rogers 18 fr Cody Hyder J 3 Wbeeloc~ 20 Fr Caleb Cochran Sierra Plese 22··.so Parker Dison Amanda Dunaway .23 Fr Blake Buck Je ica Connatser 24 Fr Nathan Millsap S-arahArrowood 25 So Sean Robinson Lac . Huskins 26' So. With skill, effort, and team work the baseball team compiled a total of 25 wins Tyree Jeffries Samantha Lilley 30 Ft With a strong start to their season, the softball team posted 9 wins overall (8 in Hunter McDaniel and 25 losses (11-13 in conference) in the 2012-13 season. Head coach Nathan ~ilyBiggs 32 Sr· conference) this year. Head coach Wes Holly was assisted by Laken Fritz. One Brent Whittington krista Lambdin ~3 Jr Meade was assisted by Brad Hill, Chris Gordon, Ray Smith and Danny Breece. Ethan Fleenor ancli Connatser 34 Jr of ~he last games of the year included a 6-2 victory against Reinhardt University The season ended in the ACC Tournament with a loss to Reinhardt. Bryan White which led to Milligan's increased title in the Wesleyan and Virginia Intennont MattSmith tournament. Tyler Huffine Tyler Wilson Logan Wright Justin Freeman Jackson Fanner Je$SeClark Dustin Clawson Andrew Martin Shawn Raley JaredCarver Jake Howell Taylor Edwards Tyree Ji- ill- irii, Chavez Golden "My motto was always to Brandon Banks keep swinging. No matter the ups or downs, just Jake Watts keep swinging." Codie Campbell Jarrett Ramsey Nick Loughry C9l'ey Jenkins Demond Tubbs Sean Robinson "Milligan has taught me more life lessons than anything else could. Full "I believe in l'Wingingfor 1he of highs and lows with Jake Watts pitches his third strike fence, but keeping in mind people I would consider Makenzie Lilley (left) and Chanell there is notbilrg Wl'Cllllwiah (background) .. Connatser (above) in action at home. family." layasdown a geod at." 48 49 Will Carpenter A sonJones 2 fr Rob Larsen Jai 1W5:Carter ~ So CartreePettis Ki tian Moses 4 So KurtBrooks K} 1eRu~l ' So Scott Blake 1ot:ries~Oo&J iO Sr Mickey Woods Ca Jones 11 Fr JohnCrowe Sh mou Jewett 12 ·So The men's basketball team put their best foot forward in practice this year and ChrisEllis Ch y Weddle 14 _$<) '!'he women's basketball team came together for a winning season, with a total of played even harder winning 18 games. The team was l~d by ~ead ~oach, Bill Tyler DeVault Jai 1ee }{ill 15 Sr 22 wins. The team was led by head coach, Rich Aubrey, and assistant coach, Robinson, and assistant coach, Rob Brendle. Cartree Petnss, Tonan Sitton, Tyler Ignas Palauna Ca eC0.1 21 Fr Corey Hendten fy nica Shaver Michael Sampson. Aubrey was also named NAIA Coach of Character. The women DeVault and Corey Hendren were all honored by the Appalachian Athletic 22 So Toriati-Sitton Do an Freeman .23 Sr were also recognized by the Tennessee General Assembly for their Appalachian Conference. Tn Hardiman ;14 Jr MorganMcLeod Athletic Conference championship and for obtaining a conference record of 16-2. Jas 1ineJefferson 2.f ·1r Bn oke White 31 So ,Ca) a Kelly Ji Jr Cai fl Cain 33 :so Cat lyn,R8'leck 40 So Tyler DeVault L ·"' I leh ..My basketball career Johneshia Good Mickey Woods, player number 20, took has been one of the Kayla Kelly, number 32, ran down the "'I have so many on the other team for a shot. memories that I will best experiences of my court to beat her opponent. life." carry for the rest of my life." 50 51 Alex Haun 1 Lauren Mclnturff 00 Jr Lewis Grant 2 B ooklyn Snapp 0 Fr Ermias Mekonnen 3 Heather Crumplen 1 Sr Thomas Suits 4 Teagatt Wood 2 So Bryan McDowell 5 LindseyJJ~e 3 Jr AdrianHaU 6 Laura Haun 4· Fr Aaron Hoffman 7 T ylot Speciale 5 Sr tucasMaia 8' Ke ey Jones 6 So Nahom Tekle 9 Bettina Chirica 7 Sr Colby Robbins 10 Gretchen Allie 8 Sr Paidiwa Mushayamunda 11 Paige Thompson 9 Jr Joel Martin 12 Sadie Bradshaw 10 So HunterF~ 13 Grace Shawley 11 Jr Adam Coto 14 Laure.Ql Brewer 12 So Pete Waller 15 ry Allonier 13 ·Fr Josh Baker 16 Alexa B'igl 14 So Derek Milioni 11 Ryann Williams 15 Sr Christopher Boswell 18.·} Eeva P. Clark 16 Sr Rusty Baxter 19_ Samantha Barton 17 Sr The men's soccer team captured their second straight AAC regular se~son with a Chris Ochieng 20· ,Raelm Hunt 18 Sr Andrei Webb 21; The women's soccer team made it to the semifinals but fell short to Tennessee 7-1 record in conference play. The men finished their regular season with an 11-6 Jacklyn Orange 19 Sr Jonathan Watson 22; Rachel Whitson ~· So Weslyan. However, their season ended with a total of 10 wins and a tie for third overall record. Chris Ochieng was named the Appalachian Athletic Conference's Nimely Robertson 23. Caroline Gill 21 ·Fr. place. The women were led by head coach, Lisa Buckley. This year's team Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner, scoring 17 total goals on the season Matthew Lamb 24) Kelsey Kirld 22 Sr graduated 11 senior members, leaving many open spots for incoming students to which ranked him 20th nationally. The team was coached by Adam Laney. Andrew Torok 2S~ Helen Baird 23 Sr fill. Jonathan Colson 26 Callie West 24 Fr Chance Simmons 21 .Alex Fellers 25 Fr Dan Ball 29 Caitlin Hensley 26 Fr Bryan "Triumph. Grief. Joy. Defeat. Happiness. Aches. Loss. "'My teammates are my Heather Crumplen Laughter. Adventures. Pain. family, and ~y bring so I am a HPXS,major and Jokes. Memories ... We have been much joy to my life I have been playing through it all together. These girls on and off the field." that have surrounded me the past soccer since I was5. ,;':Vi'=··' four years have truly become my t . J family. We are sisters, who have experienced countless memories ~ i and adventures together. I know - -~ I Wee nded on a loss, but look how .,,,~ -~ ')•' . •:" iI farw e have come! It was never about winning for me. It was about the relationships and the experiences I wanted to create along the way. And I believe we definitely triumphed in that sense. Colby Robbins Oneteam, one heartbeat. Love Has played Chris Ocbieng headed the ball to gain ~'ougirls ... Always!" "Each year I have created soccer at Milligan all 4 Lauren Brewer raced her opponents years and is a Biology possession. Aaron Hoffman scanned ·Spesh (Taylor Speciale) or strengthened bonds across the field, quickly she stepped up major. the field for an available teammate. with my teammates that to cross the ball. will never weaken." 52 53 • t • Shak:a Andrew Jr. Christian Brewer So. Heather Exline Sr. Joe Camarata So. Megan Gaspardo Jr. Fitzroy Harris Jr. Ashley Hansen Sr. Thad Higgins Jr• Catie McMahon Sr~ Justin Little Sr. Christfue Mc~on So. Joe McMahon Fr, Danielle Mitchell Sr. Nathan Meeuwenberg Jr. Mackenzie Pauei1 So. Natalia Rivas .. s·. Kevin Mowatt Jr...... t4 Matt Murphy Sr. Meagan Smith Jr. Chris N)unukaya Fr. CassieSt.John So. KevinPatton Sr. Meag1n•Wright Fr, Brandon Sissel Jr. Luis Trevino ,&~; Christian Brewer Fr,,, Haley Cox Fr. DavitfLawler Sr. Heather Exline Sr;, Justin l)ttle · Sr. Megan Gaspardo 'Jrl· Joe Mc~JJ Sri. Ashley Hansen Jr. Nathan Meeuwenberg Jr. Kristen Haun Fi., Matt Murphy ·;sr. Hannah,tsosaki S01, ChrbsN~aY11r Fr, Chris Layne served as head coach of Track and Field with help from assistant Suzanne Johnson St•. Lui$'~v~ ·. Ul)'t~ The cross country team was led by head coach, Chris ayne . and assistant coaches Daniel Corriher, Jana Hollins, and Adam Colorito. The track team Elise King coaches Daniel Corriher, Jana Hollins, and Adam Colorito. This season marked Catie McMahon continued to outshine their previous year's records and our expectations. The Christine McMahon the 10th straight Appalachian Athletic Conference title with a perfect score in the team gained quite a few new personal bests including Kevin Mowatt's 55 meter Yolanda Migoyo conference championships. The men celebrated an especially successful season dash in a time of 6.54 seconds and Matt Murphy's 800 meter run at 2:03.26. Danielle Mitchell and cheered on Matt Murphy as he continued to the individual NAIA Cross Mackenzie Patten Natalia Rivas Country atlonal Cham ion hi Janie Smith Meagan Smith cassie St. John MikaylaWestgerdes MeagmtWright Suzanne Johnson ·•-sprinting has shown me how hard I cattJ>ush Natalia Rivas myself to see what my bociy is capable of . ''Running for doing.u Milligan ·1-·•·taug}it mevaluable skills su,ch as ·tiinl managementand . hanlwork,and have allowed me the opportunity toJorg~ friendships that will -last a life·tiJne.'• She ha$ been (UJllling for the Cross Country Team all 4 "Great teammates and Haley Cox competed with the hammer The Women's Cross Country team ran years a:tMilligan. coaches, what more throw. Brandon Sissel went the ,...... _._...,hard and paced themselves for this Natalia is a could you ask for." distance in the long jump. Psychology major. 54 55 Evan Alfano Sr. Jared Abel Srt Laura Ault So. Jared Cakebread Sr. Garon Bateman Fr. Kelly Chism Jr. Courtney Blair So. Branden Jones lr:- Brent Crosby So. Ethan Quisenberry Jr. Austin Dye Fr. C~y, Smith So: Shelby Esterle So: Jeanine Vaszari Gr. Luke Falaska So. A)?byGibbons So. Brandi Hay Fr. HannahHubbard So~ Jessica Lane So. Riley Lis Fr. Ryan Mahoney Fr. Rebecca Martin So~- KatrynMcKinney So.· McKenzie Miller Fr~ Alec Moore So: Adam Motter Fr. The swim team gained RC Weston as the new head coach after having Jes Kim Norton Fr. The mountain biking team was led by head coach, Zack Nave. Zack Sutton serve as interim head coach. One of the highlights this year included Mazie Siddens Fr. competed a bit this year with his team. In fact he finished third in the "A" the 2013 Appalachian Swim Conference Championships with Ryan Mahoney MariKate Walker So~ trial at the Bristol Cycling Classic. Jared Abel and Jared Cakebread finished and Katryn McKinney setting new school records for the 1650 yard freestyle. SarahWalsh Fr. Mary Walt Fh ahead of the pack in the Classic with a six place finish in the "C" trial and Jordan Wells Fr. fourth in the "D" trial. Zack Wright Jr. Evan Alfano ''My swimming experience Jared Abel at Milligan has been fun "It has hard and exciting, never know ~n to keep my balance on _the what's going to happen · bike and ·in the next." classroom but I have learned to be disciplined with time management~ cycling team isstill a growing program and I am excited to see what the team will accomplish in the future.'' Jared is'a Nursing major who is Brandi Hay prepared for the race by graduating this year. Branden Jones competed in a local He has been Biking practicing in the lane. Johnson City race. since 2007. 56 57 Mickey Brown Sr Whit Brown Sr. ColinBumann Fr Kody Fawcett Sr. Caleb Friddell Jr Andrew Humber So~ Chris Heldman So Tyler Justis Fr. Stephen Joiner Jr Nick Kyte Fr/ Sebastian Jonsson Jr Justin Lyons . So. Jackson Lenoir Fr Hunter O'Neal Sr. Andy Pullen Sr Mitchell Sutton Fr. Heath Read Fr David Tedder Sr. Wade Tugman Ir Matthias Wild Celeste Carpenter Brittany Branker So. Rachel Hodas Kaitlyn Harville Jt. AhmeeKelly Summer Heath Jr. Kayla Kelly Kayla Kmetz Jr. Caroline Morelli Madison Smith So. Milligan's tennis team was led by Ryan Reynolds as head coach and John SarahRainwater Sabrina Smithson So. The golf team was l d by head coach,. Tony Wallingford, and assistant coach Lucchesi and Randy Belt as assistant coaches. The men's team captured the first Grace Sarver Samantha Smithson So. Ste~e Howard.1?e women's successful season included the Boarder Battle ~atch ever Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season title in program history. Martha Wells Lauren Wilson So. agamst Mars HIil, ~here they finished with a 4-2 victory. The men had a On the women's side, Rachel Rodas was undefeated at No. 1 and No. 2 singles Halie Winfrey successful event at Piedmont College Spring Invitational and left Georgia with winning 19 matches in a row. Grace Sarver played to a 25th national ranking, 2nd place status. The men went on to capture the AAC season title and move on while Sarah Rainwater won 20 out of 22 singles matches this season. to the 2013 NAIA Men's Golf National Championships. Halie Winfrey "I've not only grown as Whitaker Brown a better player. but as a Graduating with a degree better person emotionally in HPXS and has golf all and spiritually!" his years~ Mickey Brown Mickey, a senior, Summer has played golf The men's tennis team poses for their 9 years and will continue graduated with a degree r---- -, , Kaitlyn Harville and Kayla Kmetz her premed major in the in fine arts. group shot above. made a drive down the green. fall. 58 59 Nicole, Through the years you have always had a passion in whatever you were involved in. Whether Savannah Benton 7 Fr it be Kylinn Brenden 10 Jr Bible Jessica Davenport 11 Fr ~ drill, Holly English 32 Sr Doneva Bays served as head coach for the volleyball tea with the assistance Katelin Henson 13 Sr sports or school. You always gave it your all. We are of Makayla Barber. Throughout the season the team played a total of 34 Amanda Lackey 6 So so proud of the young lady you have become. You are Emilee Linkous 14 Fr games. They won 13 conference games, 19 overall. Senior night was a roaring Congratulations Sam! Your hard work has paid truly_ a bless~g from God. Remember to keep God hit with Milligan making a comeback from a 8-4 disadvantage. The seniors Kayla Moore 17 So first m your hfe and He will use you for a mighty Kaitlyn Qualls 12 So ?ff. May God bless the next steps in your celebrated with a win of 25-15 and 25-20 in the first two sets and a complete Rachel Renville 8 So. Journey. We love you! -Mom, Dad & Nick work. We love you and are very proud of you. win for the whole game. Chelseij Spivey 2 Sr Love Mom, Dad, and Adam Kylie Whaley 24 Jr Megan Bare Manager Fr_ Kim Dougherty Stats So Four years ago dad and Sky, As you see, you have made it! Your I drove grown and Brownie is hairless. Continue away from God's path and all will be well, for with him campus all things are possible. Your dad and I love leaving you you so much but a new life is just beginning for you. We will always be near. Holly English in tears, Loves volleyball and has Bryan by played since third grade. your side. We marvel at all the experiences you've had -traveling abroad, rt'olun~eering, church life, theater, playing soccer, but lllost tmportantly, really understanding the value of YourChristian education. You have a servant heart and Katelin Henson "I've grown just as much God is going to use you to touch many lives. So now, off the court as I have on aswe bring you home, we look forward to what God the court, and it's shaped Kylie Whaley celebrated with her has in store for the two of you because Bryan is, as he me into who I am today teammates. As, always, the girls huddled \hould be, still right by your side. You have always and who I will be in the on the court to focus on the game. lieen future." and always will be our Tay bug. 60 61 ---- i j"" ,. ~' II • 62 63 331 41 In Loving Memory of Dr. Do =~E REF LD u Mi/Jigan College President 1997-~ Killigan College Buffalo. Killigan College. Milligan College students, faculty, staff and alumn mourned the pass,ing of our beloved 1 president and chancellor. Don Jeane August 2012. Dr. Jean · ' presenc has been deep and far- &aching. helped reshape the col ge phys· academically, financial.b', and re[ community and churc s _e wa personal friend to man will U hearts and through the- traditions he establish here at Mi · 8 a vitality and vision l!IDfl.,.,_ ~e'·s~t, God's ,{J/1nd '..ilHl,.-d~li ltiture~ot gro_wt,h.and mt-nr.!.J'1:,Alft6!it_1Jfttur prBY#f d ~---'-----'--- try.,, Donald R. Jeanes ...... , onor of knowing Don "Don was such a great example ·01 le e I greatly admir'if~ ___,,,.....,,..,,nf!JfOdcombined . It was truly an h •9!Jlt'DIUVl1tlnt, and friend. Together serve as a trustee during Don's pre ·· nc [it."-t;irem~IIIJAiaach<.others to be s~m ,.,...j ivilege to ~II him a frie~d~ eth rd ~nd ffJSpecially in poard meeting in Jp!Jiisofi. City or ove coffi e Milli n com'iHU- it:[ -ts~ efQfarrel in helbyv/lle, wisdom,an trive to dot'triBr9as'ee'r .... LfMNJOO oo,,e:1m__~ _ dr:_eamsa reali~ with "Someone said, ulf you c.hoose to ,ead, y must ti ally grateful to you Dt. serve;i, Among all of Don Jeanes' accomplishments --~ me into·yoor office, then ·the fact of his servant's heart and etkiership stands ntually into your own out. His charact~r inspir9.d conf~nce that influ- '611:Jll7.l·lile '/:Jecomepart of tbe enced leaders ta willingly contrib,qte fJeir hearts and ought it was not possi minds to excellence~ Weildone, {t)od and faithful ~'.XJn~ i!Jeperson f am today by servant!" hieve the !fi(Jucation I did. ephemeral star which 64 ~-el You will be missed!" -Irena Loloci