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BULLETIN / WINTER 1980 VOLUME 19/ NUMBER 1 H0MEC0MIN6'79 ELDERHOSTEL FOSTER'S SILVER JUBILEE
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The Eastern Kentucky University summer session offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for many who cannot attend the regular fall and spring semesters. An extensive program of undergraduate, graduate level, and special workshop and institute courses will be available. Undergraduate information may be obtained from the Dean of Admissions and graduate information from the Graduate School. A brochure of summer workshops and institutes will be available. Inquiries may be addressed to the appropriate office above and mailed to Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky 40475.
Summer Session Dates
May 1 2 - June 6 .... Spring Intersession
Saturday, June 14 .... Graduate Record Exam
Monday, June 16 .... Registration
1 Tuesday, J une 7 .... Classes Begin
Thursday, August 7 .... Commencement
Friday, August 8 .... Close of Classes Eastern Kentucky universiiy EDITORIAL BOARD
Donald R. Feltner, vice-president for public af- fairs, editor; J. Wyatt Thurman, director of alumni affairs; Ron G. Wolfe, associate director of alumni affairs; Don Rist, publications editor; Larry Bailey, pfiotographic editor; Karl Park, sports editor; Jofin Winnecke, Brown Lee Vates, Jack Frost, and Paul Lambert, con- tributing editors.
Monty Joe Lovell, '68 '74 President
'74 KenSpurlock, '68 ... . First Vice President THE EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS
Mary Doty Hunter, '43 '55 Second Vice President
RoseGabbard, '64 Past President President Elect
Robert "Sandy" Goodlett, '63 Vice Pres- ident Elect
Dan Reynolds, '71 Vice President Elect CONTENTS Winter 1980 /Vol.19 No.1 Directors: Jerry Campbell, '72, Bill Ramsey, '63 '64, Sally Wooton, '64 '68, Bill Walters, '73 '75. '76, Mark Williams, Champs 4 80.41.7.5 As Coach Roy Kidd and his Colonels rode the roller coaster season to Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Dpportunity-Affirmative Action employer and the national championship, football fans experienced some of the Joes not discriminate on the basis of age, race, mose exciting moments in Eastern history. Ron Wolfe tells the story :olor, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin of the entire season with special emphasis on the playoffs an the n the admission to, or participation in, any sducational program or activity which it con- Colonels win over a favored Lehigh team. Jucts, or discriminate on such basis in any smployment opportunity. Any complaint aris- Foster's Silver Jubilee 13 ng by reason of alleged discrimination shall be directed in writing to Dr. Rebecca Broaddus, EKU Campus, Telephone Number is 622-1258. The annual Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp, a summer tradition
Published biannually as a bulletin of Eastern on the campus for the past 25 years, has had a colorful past that is Kentucky University for the Eastern Alumni recaptured by a former camper. Dr. James K. Libbey, now associate (Vssociation, and entered at the Post Office in dean for the College of Arts and Humanities. All alumni will, no Richmond, Kentucky 40475, as Second Class natter. Subscriptions are included in Associa- doubt, remember many of those who helped develop this unique tion annual gifts. Address all correspondence summer experience. concerning editorial matter of circulation to: rhe Eastern Alumnus, Eastern Kentucky Jniversity, Richmond, Kentucky 40475. Homecoming '79, A Sure Bet 16
The usual excitement of homecoming was enhanced this year by Western's appearance as more than 25,000 fans showed up for the showdown. However, as Ron Wolfe recounts, all the activities during the weekend made for an enjoyable return for hundreds of alumni who came back for "A Night In Monte Carlo."
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In contrast to the Foster Camp, a new tradition may be in the making as senior citizens come to the campus for the Elderhostel program. Conference Planner Alice Brown explains Elderhostel and 3 its place in the scheme of higher education for the future. The Chronicle 27
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Flanked by George Floyd (No. 8) and All- OVC noseguard Joe Richard (No. 51) Sports 29 Coach Roy Kidd displays the trophy his Colonels won in their quest for the NCAA The Student Body 30 Division l-AA National Championship. The Maroon Men won the championship by defeating Lehigh 30-7 in the Tangerine The Faculty and Staff 32 Bowl at Orlando, Florida. It marked the first national championship in any sport Alumni 35 by an Eastern team. notes . . . from the editor
OHHS If, Homecoming '79 was proba- will be out in the very near bly the most exciting game fans future and are confident that can remember in some time; they will provide a fine service although, in retrospect, winning to all of us. the national championship tends And, the computerization of to dim some of the luster of the alumni records continues at a occasion. EKU held on to beat slow but steady pace. Hope- Western 8-6 as the Hilltoppers fully, when the project is com- missed a last-second field goal pleted, we'll be able to reach from the three-yard-line. more graduates with fewer The 1954 Tangerine Bowl address returns than is now team held its 25th reunion as the case. Accurate records, about 30 members of the group however, depend on alumni *«JVr, . SSO^*' returned. Little did anyone ex- and your keeping current ad- pect that many of them would dresses up-to-date in the alumni be returning to Orlando eight office. The big news around campus weeks later for a second ap- since mid-December has been the pearance by a Maroon team On campus, the dedication of 1979 Division l-AA national in the T-Bowl. the $5.5 million public service football championship which building, the Carl D. Perkins Coach Roy Kidd and his Building, was held in November. Colonels won in Orlando by This beautiful building will also soundly defeating a strong be the home of the Office of Lehigh University team. Public Service and Special The win marked the first Programs, the Dorris Museum time any Kentucky school has and the divisions of Data Pro- won a national championship in football. It is the first na- mssm tional championship in any sport for an Eastern or an HOMECOMING Ohio Valley Conference team. The Colonels and their fans Alumni affairs continues to took Florida by storm and be active in many ways. Al Florida alumni were especially Cornett has donated 200 of enthusiastic and extremely his beautiful limited series helpful in preparations for prints "Summer Susans" for the big game on short notice. the benefit of the Alumni Eastern wasn't invited to the Scholarship Fund. This repre- playoffs until Grambling lost sents a sizeable contribution to Southern on December 1 by the loyal alumnus from Slade. and a double-overtime 33-30 A newly reorganized alumni over win Nevada-Reno Decem- chapter is underway in the ber 8 qualified the Colonels Ashland-Huntington, West for the national championship Virginia, Ironton, Ohio area. game, so there wasn't a great The group met back in Oc- deal of time to publicize the tober. Alumni in the area cessing, Continuing Education, game. Less than a week, in who are interested in getting Special Programs, and Tele- fact. involved in this chapter, or es- vision and Radio. The Hummel But, the turnout in Orlando tablishing one in another area was excellent, Planetarium is also a part of and what can we where there is sufficient in- the complex; a separate dedi- say for the way the Colonels terest should contact "Spider" cation will be held for that handed a favored Lehigh team... or Ron at the Division of Alumni facility at a later time although, 30-7 tells the story to some ex- Affairs. for all purposes, it tent. Ron Wolfe has the details No word yet on the Alumni intents and in the lead story in this issue Directory although the printer is completed. which, incidentally, was delayed is making a final random check so that we could convey this on addresses of alumni included. ALUIvIN I MAY 10 & 11 . 1980 important story to you. We're hoping the directories WEEKEND
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The Robert B. Begley Building, an educational-athletic complex with its slop- ing east roof serving as the 20,000-seat stadium for Hanger Field, home of the OFFER. football Colonels, is named in honor of the late Mr. Begley. Mr. Begley is pic- tured with president emeritus Dr. Robert R. Martin and former governor Louie Many graduates and B. Nunn during the dedication ceremonies for the building in 1970. friends of Eastern are One final note, a sad one, change Club, among others. unaware that their em- involves the death of Robert He was president of Affiliated ployer may match any gift B. Begley, chairnnan of the Drug Stores, New York, owned Board of Regents, and for and operated by companies they make to EKU. many years a dedicated friend than drug having more 1,000 However, some 700 to Eastern Kentucky University. stores, was a former vice presi- He died December 4 while on a dent of the Kentucky Chamber businesses around the business trip to New York City. of Commerce, president of the country will do just that Mr. Begley is well-known for Kentucky Pharmaceutical as part of a gift matching many accomplishments, most Association and a board mem- especially in the business world ber with the Kentucky Retail program to colleges and where he started with one Federation. universities. pharmacy in 1921 in London, The list could continue, but So, -check with your opened a second store in Rich- suffice it to say that Robert B. mond in 1934 where he estab- Begley was a man of vision who employer to see if your lished the headquarters for the involved in life was actively company is involved in the company, and continued in the from many perspectives, and program. A short form and development of the pharmacy it was this great diversity and chain as well as a dry cleaning experience that made him such very little trouble later, the business. At the time of his a valuable asset to the Regents result is twice as much to death, the company operated and to Eastern Kentucky Uni- some 52 stores and 70 dry versity. your Alma Mater. . . it's an cleaning establishments in To his wife. Vera, son Robert easy way to double your several states. J. and daughter, Marlene, we contribution with no effort. But there were a myriad of express our deepest sympathy. other services and activities The family has requested that which made him a man whose alumni and friends who want involvement was immensely to honor Mr. Begley's memory diverse. He was active in the may make contributions to the First Christian Church, served Robert B. Begley Memorial in various capacities with the Fund. Contributions may be Pattie A. Clay Infirmary, the sent to the EKU Foundation, Boy Scouts, Richmond Ex- Richmond, Ky. 40475.
1980 WINTER ALUMNUS It had been a roller coaster season for Roy Kidd's Colonels.
And, it ended, appropriately enough, at the home of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, where outstanding attractions are a way of life. The 1979 championship march had been a real Cinderella story for the Colonels. They entered the playoffs as an at-large team when underdog Southern University defeated Grambling, the nation's No. 1 team at the time. They survived a double overtime with Uni- versity of Nevada at Reno after a miraculous blocked point-after by noseguard Joe Richard. For the 13 players on the Colonel squad from Florida, playing for the national championship in the Sunshine State was added incentive in their quest for the crown. Add to all these factors the dedication of the season and the game to Florida native Don McKinnon, a freshman on last year's team who died unexpectedly of meningitis while on spring vacation last March, and you have the ingredients for a real football fantasy. There was nothing make-believe about the
talent on this year's 11-2 team, however. Inspired by the memory After all, fullback Dale Patton was returning after a banner year as a sophomore. Quarter- of a fallen teammate, back Bill Hughes had his share of game experi- ence, and added options in handing off to Patton or Alvin Miller, or in passing to the likes of Jerry the 1979 Colonels Parrish or David Booze. The pre-season Ohio Valley Conference favorite, roller- coasted to the EKU was rolling upward in its first two games as the Colonels posted wins over Kent State and Troy State in impressive fashion. national title. Then came the first dip. The excitement of such a drop on the coaster was not quite the same for Coach Roy Kidd's Colonels as East Tennessee surprised the eventual national champs 27-20 in Johnson City. After some soul searching and sermons on the dangers of being over-confident, the Colonels returned to their winning ways by posting four victories over Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee, California State-Fullerton and Western, the latter being one of the most exciting Homecoming games in recent years. Then came what Coach Kidd calls the turning
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY point in the year, another plunge on this year's ride at Murray-24-7. At that point in the season, the Colonels were ranked No. 1 in the country for the first time in their history, but the loss to Murray seemed to deprive the not only change that ranking, but '.'..the most exciting college team of a playoff bid as well. "In an 11 game season, you are allowed one football game I have ever bad game," Coach Kidd maintained, "Murray was it for us." seen." Center David Neal added the lesson that the team learned in humility. "We knew that we weren't gonna get beat again after that Murray game," he said, "we were laughing at them when we went down there because they were chanting 'No. 1 in the OVC and we were ranked number one in the country. We found out we just couldn't walk out on the field and win." The Colonels ascended to the top again with spectacular wins against Tennessee Tech, 35-0, then No. 2 ranked Jackson State, 27-21 and Morehead, 34-7. But the one lapse at Murray still kept the playoff situation tentative, because Murray had won the OVC and the right to participate in the playoffs. Eastern's only hope was an at-large berth, and even that was out of the question unless Grambling, the nation's top team was to lose against arch-rival Southern University. So, the Colonels were down again. ..all that talent and no place to go it seemed. But, all good roller coasters go up again, and on Saturday night, December 1, the news came that the Colonels had been waiting to hear. ..it was that kind of anticipation one feels waiting in line to take the ride in the first place. Southern 14-Grambling 7. Eastern was back in the picture, and not about to let another chance get away. "We never gave up hope," said defensive end, Tim Frommeyer, "we knew that we deserved to be in the playoffs and we knew that if we could get in we had a good shot to go all the way. We all had a feeling that something would happen. We had gone through too much this season to wind up staying home." Now there were to be no more lows on this particular roller coaster ride, but there were some anxious moments when fans held their breaths, closed their eyes and screamed at the excitement. Eastern did get the at-large bid to the National
Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) l-AA As ABC's Dave Diles (left) and Frank Broyles (right) playoffs and was chosen to host the represent- covered what Broyles called "the most exciting college ative from the west, the University of Nevada football game I've ever seen," (top left) runningback Alvin Miller (top right) ran for a gain through the Reno at Reno (UNR). defense. When the double-overtime ended, EKU full- It was to be the most incredible moment in back Nicky Yeast (32) helped Reno defensive tackle the long season's ride for the Maroon Men. ABC Mike McGowan (64) to his feet (above). The win sent the national color commentator Frank Broyles called it "the the Colonels to Orlando to face Lehigh for championship. most exciting college football game I've ever seen." Eastern dominated until the last quarter when the Wolfpack went to work, tied the score with 39 seconds remaining in the game, then missed the extra point try as Joe Richard charged through
1980 WINTER ALUMNUS the line to hit the ball before it could take flight. Then came the heartstopping double overtime periods. Eastern got the ball on the UNR 15 yard line and in four tries, scored. The point after was good and the Colonels led 30-23. lone obstacle between However, under the NCAA tie-breaking scheme, The the opposing team had the same opportunity from the 15-yard line to score. UNR followed suit and Eastern and the crown was the score was tied 30-30.
It was the first time in history that the tie- "...the in the East." best breaking system was to be used in an NCAA game,
and it was history that the fans will remember for years to come. In the second overtime, EKU elected to let the Wolfpack go first and they failed to score with an errant field goal try from the 20. As in the first overtime period, the opposing team had the same opportunity to score, and this time, EKU made things happen although two tries from the one yard line proved futile. David Flores kicked a 17-yard field goal on fourth down and the Colonels were bound for Orlando. The same day the Colonels were beating UNR, Murray was losing 28-9 to Lehigh University of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, so a rematch to avenge the only OVC defeat was out of the question. The lone obstacle between Eastern and its first national championship in any sport was Lehigh, a prestigious institution that boasts board chairmen of the nation's major corporations among its alumni. ..a small private school that apparently
felt it was headed for its second national champi- onship with its victory wagon securely hitched to the stars of Bethlehem. There were many who agreed. Bill Buchalter, a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel Star gave Lehigh the edge. "Lehigh is ranked in the top five in every possible defensive category, but Coach John Whitehead warns that statistics can often be misleading," Buchalter wrote, "last Saturday's 28-9 thumping of Ohio Valley Conference Although Danny Martin appears to have the best (7) champion Murray State was not misleading, position to block the kick, it was actually Joe Richard however. Eastern's Roy looks at that as (61) who charged through the line to block a point after Kidd with 39 seconds remaining to send the Wolfpack and the a clear-cut statistical omen. Murray beat Eastern Colonels into the thrilling double-overtime periods (top). 24-7." Later, it was the same Joe Richard who celebrated with Others like ABC's Howard Cosell raved about Coach Roy Kidd in the Colonel dressing room by passing Lehigh's undaunted defense as "one of the best out tangerines signifying the Colonels' upcoming appear- ance in the Tangerine Bowl for Orlando, Florida. in the east." There was some talk about Eastern's potent offense.. .the running of Dale Patton and Alvin Miller. ..the speed of Jerry Parrish. There was some mention that Eastern had a defense. ..after all, Joe Richard and Bob Mclntyre are not easily overlooked. There was also some talk about the number 68 on the EKU helmets. ..Don McKinnon's number... and the fact that the team had dedicated the season and the final game to their fallen teammate. The stage was being set. ..Eastern's sometimes irrestible forces against Lehigh's usually immovable objects.
Coach Kidd let it be known that he felt Lehigh's
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Hello sunshine
EKU alumni Sandy and Steve Leach of Kissimmee, Florida, passed the word along at the Alumni Regis- tration table (top left) while earlier In the week, Coach Kidd had some encouraging words for his Colonels as they visited the Tangerine Bowl prior to the game (bottom left). The alumni receptions in the hotel lobby found alumni and friends involved in lots of game talk (top right). Some enjoyed a drink with friends (center left); others like Guy Daines of Tarpon Springs, Florida, left, and Dave Gerrein, Waco, right (center right) found that they were both originally from Newport as they did what alumni usually do when they get together. First Lady Downey Powell, left, shared a few moments with Mr. and Mrs. Jim O'Donnell of Maitland, Florida, (bottom left), who helped organize some of the activities and promote the weekend.
1980 WINTER ALUMNUS weakness was defending against the pass, and he dropped comments to reporters that bombs to EKU receivers were inevitable. Then, the Colonels surprised the Engineers by didn't running up the middle into their heralded defense Comparative scores and tearing it apart. Only one 49 yard bomb to Parrish kept Kidd from getting an Oscar for the seem to mean much best psyche job by an opposing coach. There were some intangibles involved in the to the faithful... game as well. ..like the emotion generated by Don McKinnon's memory. ..some active EKU Florida alumni who helped plan events and stir some enthusiasm for their Alma Mater. Jim O'Donnell wrote some 300 letters to his friends and fellow alumni in Florida encouraging them to support the Colonels while the three active Florida Alumni Chapters passed the word among their members. Former Colonel football mentor Tom Samuels and his wife Velma of Orlando talked about the game with old friends; Jim Hamlin of Kissimmee who quarterbacked the 1954 Tangerine Bowl team, wore a Colonel hat in place of his Engineer's cap as he drove his train around Disney World. Others like Bill Bradford of Deland, a student assistant with Coach Kidd with the 1954 Tan- gerine Bowl team and Charlie Mastin, a former play-by-play announcer for the Colonels now with WHOO in Orlando shared in the excitement. A few sported T shirts to proclaim their al- legiance while O. C. Halyard, founder of radio station WEKY in Richmond but now living in Orlando, wore a maroon and gold chain around
his neck with No. 1 on it. Meanwhile, back in Richmond, the Marching Maroons prepared to take some 160 of its mem- bers to the game and a shot to play for 80 million people on national television via ABC. Students changed vacation plans and charted their best and most inexpensive routes south. Orlando motels and hotels called the alumni office offering cut-rate rooms for those attending the game. One student shaved off half his beard to signal his support of the Colonels at the game, and hopefully, make a cameo appearance on ABC sometime during the afternoon. Parents, grandparents and friends of the team made the trip, either from the north or the state itself. ..the Woolums...the Sangs...the Parrishes... Wes Fades was there. In one week, emotion for the game ran at a
peak. As Coach Kidd put it, "It isn't every day you get to play for a national championship." Some five thousand Eastern fans converged
on Orlando with a feeling that it could be done. It was a fun time for the old and young alike. (Top) scores didn't to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mastin, left, shared a few moments Comparative seem to mean much with Sandy Leach as former All-American tackle, Wally the faithful who journeyed 800 miles to be there Chambers, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers chatted in person when they could have stayed home and with former football coach Tom Samuels (center right). watched on TV. Ben Dunn, a junior from Lexington, shared his feelings Little signs popped up around the city. "Florida for the Colonels as well as a message for his mother with the ABC and alumnus cameras. Other alumni and friends Luvs the Colonels" and "Maroon Mania" were on like Gerry and Kitty Piersall of Dade City, Florida, (center doors and in motel room windows. left) joined in the most exciting weekend. A Friday night reception at the Court of Flags,
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY the official headquarters for the game, found
fans heating up for the big game. It was almost like Alumni Day down south. In fact, the fans created so much heat in the lobby of the hotel, the fire alarm went off auto- matically. A band played by the pool as the group moved outdoors in the balmy Florida night. "We got beat by one The countdown had begun. There was talk that Lehigh players had laughed helluva football team..." at the Eastern challenge. After all, hadn't every- one compared the Murray scores. "They had been doing a lot of talking all week," said center David Neal, "they thought we were too little to handle them and they were kind of looking down on us all week." Some mentioned that the Engineers wouldn't even talk to the Colonels when the teams found themselves in each other's company. But, such talk has a way of getting started when someone wants to get the edge in a big game, and for both teams, this was the biggest game of the year.
For Coach Kidd, it was the biggest game of his life.
For Eastern, it was the biggest game in its history.
For Lehigh, it was no contest.
The Engineers simply didn't have it. ..at least on this particular Saturday. Their stylish defense had allowed only 84.4 yards rushing per game. Eastern got 289 in al- most easy fashion. "We had great respect for their defense," Coach
Kidd said, "we never dreamed it would be that way. We just did a good job." "I'm not surprised at what we did today," said fullback Dale Patton after the game, "I feel we can run against any defense. This wasn't even our best game. That was against Jackson State. We've been underdogs ever since we lost to Murray. We had to make everybody believe in us again." Lehigh Coach John Whitehead was impressed with the effort. "We got beat by one hellava football team," he said, "they just took the ball and jammed it down our throats.
"We didn't play very well, but it had nothing to do with Murray. Eastern Kentucky is a lot better football team than Murray," he said. "We felt they would throw the ball more," Whitehead continued, "but, hell, they didn't need to throw. Yes, we were a little surprised Prior to the biggest game of his career, Coach Kidd ansv^ers they jammed it down our throats. They were questions for a reporter at the Tangerine Bowl (top). As very physical, a very fine team and they had a the game progressed later, it was a combination of the step of speed on us." competent execution of quarterback Bill Hughes, 15, (center left), the running of fullback Dale Patton, 35, Co-captain Tim Frommeyer also looked at (center right) and a spontaneous show of school spirit the situation with some objectivity. "Their de- from the thousands of students, alumni and friends that fense is designed to pile up good stats," he said, helped the Colonels capture the crown. "ours keeps the other guys from scoring when it counts. All year, we've stuck together and won games we were supposed to lose. Today we were clearly superior because of better exe- cution, speed and pursuit." Said Rickie Rhodes, a mammoth defensive
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The day was one of emotion from all angles. The Marching Maroons presented one of their most stirring performances at halftime (top left) as Florida fans welcomed their native sons home for the big game (bottom left). Enthusiastic students waved their E's for the cameras (top right) as the Colonels edged closer to victory. As the last 25 seconds were ticking away, (center left) Colonel coaches Frank Tanara, background, Kidd and trainer Bobby Barton, right, watch the Colonels finish the job and their most suc- cessful season. At a post-game reception, (bottom right) alumni Bill Bradford of Deland, Florida, left, and Jim Hanlon, of Kisslmmee, Florida, center, recapture game highlights with Coach Kidd.
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10 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY tackle from Louisville, "They had us figured as a bunch of no-account Kentucky hillbillies. But, they didn't know the gun was loaded. Everybody was fired up. We had to prove we've got a de- fense too. Now they know." Similar pride was evidenced by students, alumni Offense and defense... and friends who cheered themselves hoarse as Eastern rolled to victory. the Colonels had the best Two elderly ladies in the EKU section looked on with great personal interest. of both. "That's my grandson out there," said one, "he's the dirtiest player on the field." "Oh, really," the other responded quizzically. "I mean his uniform is," chuckled the other. Some waved lucky pom poms.. .a few waited for the camera to point in their direction so they could wave to the folks back home. All, however, were impressed with the team and its domination of a favored opponent. Jim Carfield, a Sentinel Star reporter, summed up the situation from an outsider's point of view. "It isn't often that losing the big game for the conference crown becomes the springboard to a national championship. Teams dedicated to noble causes don't come along very often either. "Underdog Eastern Kentucky went into the Division l-AA title showdown against Lehigh blessed with added emotional firepower on both counts." The memory of McKinnon and Murray no doubt helped, but the plain fact is that the 1979 Colonels were one fine football team.
ERST KY LEH I DH 3D D^DD 1 The final score was 30-7, and what had been billed as a great struggle between Eastern's offense and Lehigh's defense never materialized. As it turned out, the Colonels had the best of both; Lehigh had neither. There were any number of post-game cele- brations. Enthusiastic alumni, including former defensive standout Wally Chambers now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, gathered at the Court of Flags for a reception and the return of the team. Don McKinnon's mother came to the Eastern locker room after the game where Coach Kidd gave her the game ball and McKinnon's former teammates gave her a standing ovation. Some students and alumni made a trip to Disney World later in the evening to see the Christmas Parade, the festivities and ride the roller coaster there. The excitement they had felt earlier in the day and throughout the season was worthy of the Magic Kingdom. The Colonel locker room celebrated the victory as Coach As the Orlando Sentinel Star put it, "The Kidd presented the game ball to the mother of Don Mc- frisky Colonels galloped over the Engineers' Kinnon, the fallen comrade who had inspired the team's heralded defense Saturday at the T-Bowl like success, as McKinnon's sister holds the championship intrepid, irreverent moonshiners gayly fleeing trophy (top). As the Tangerine Bowl scoreboard told revenue agents." the story in the bacl 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 11 THEnm^MAN RESOLUTION DON McKINNON SENATE, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY A RESOLUTION honoring Coach Roy Kidd and the 1979 Eastern Kentucky University Football Colonels. STIIN KE WHEREAS, the 1979 Eastern Kentucky l^^M^^s University Football Colonels achieved an 11-2 season, thus establishing a new school record; and WHEREAS, on December 15, 1979 this powerful Eastern team commandingly de- feated the Lehigh University Football Engineers by a score of 30-7; and WHEREAS, by defeating the Lehigh Engineers, Eastern Kentucky University captured the 1979 NCAA Division l-AA National Football Championship Title; and WHEREAS, the Colonels' victory over Lehigh distinguished Eastern Kentucky University as the first school from the Ohio Valley Con- ference to win a national championship title in any sport; and WHEREAS, the concept of teamwork and the quality of unselfish play were epitomized by the Colonels dedicating the '79 football season to Don McKinnon - a freshman noseguard on the team during the 1978 season who died of meningitis last spring; and WHEREAS, dedication and devotion to the memory of Don McKinnon led the Eastern players to emblazon McKinnon's number 68 on their helmets during the 1979 season and inspired The Colonels' "twelfth man" who figured in the Colonels during their successful capture of their march to the 1979 NCAA l-AA football the NCAA Division l-AA National Football championship was Don McKinnon, a 6-0, 250 lb. Championship Title; freshman noseguard and defensive tackle from Miami, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, McKinnon had attended EKU only seven months when he contracted bacterial menin- Be it resolved by the Senate of the General gitis, an inflamation of the membranes around Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: the brain and spine, and died at his South Miami home last March 11 while home on spring vacation. Although he was not around to contribute Section 1. That Coach Roy Kidd and directly to Eastern's most successful football his staff be honored and commended for their season, his spirit was a driving force behind the contributions to Eastern Kentucky University's team's 11-2 record. athletic program, as well as, to the development From the first fall workout, the team dedicated of outstanding and responsible young athletes. their efforts to McKinnon's memory, and through- Section 2. That every member of the out the season, his spirit seemed to inspire them to football team be applauded as exemplary repre- new heights. sentatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. To signify this inspiration, each Colonel wore Section 3. That the Clerk of the Senate McKinnon's number-68~on his helmet, and the be directed to forward a copy of this resolution number 68 was also painted in each end zone at Hanger Field. to Coach Kidd, the members of the team, and the McKinnon was a graduate of South Miami family of Don McKinnon. High School. He was one of some 23 on the Colonel roster from Florida. 12 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ISSKDN ENSEMBLE f,GE BAND FOSTER'S CHESTRA< SILVER BRASS CHO\^ JUBILEE By James K. Libbey* In the midst of depression and over the winter Balding, mustachioed, and wiry, Mr. Van exuded of 1935-35, it would be hard to locate a news an impish charm when he smiled or a pugnacious story which captured the attentions of Common- will when the occasion demanded. And nothing wealth citizens as did Kentucky's version of the demanded in Mr. Van's opinion more pugnacity New Deal and its sponsor, the effervescent young than to find a solution to the problems he faced governor, A. B. "Happy" Chandler. For weeks as the chairman of Eastern's music department. and months Chandler and his "boys" kept Frank- Since 1924 when he had joined the faculty he had fort hopping and newsmen typing about all the to contend with a type of depression which had plans to restructure state services and tax bases preceded, and threatened to continue long after, in a multiple effort to stem the effects of de- the Wall Street crash of 1929. pression on government and people alike. The depression referred to here, of course, No eager journalist, not even a cub reporter, re- was the musical indigence suffered in schools corded a different sort of depression plan worked in many if not most Commonwealth counties. out a 100 miles away in the office of Herman L. Mr. Van wanted to do for music what Chandler Donovan, president of the small and unpretentious hoped to do for government — place it on a Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College in Rich- sounded foundation so as to build a new, more mond. Political personalities and economic cycles solid structure. His plan was not a New Deal, come and go or flutter with the regularity of an but a summer camp which would, however, break unwanted tick; yet the ideas developed in Dono- the cycle of musical poverty. van's office blossomed into a stable institution The scenario Mr. Van presented to President now approaching its 45th season: the Stephen Donovan went something like this: teenage Collins Foster Music Camp. musicians would be invited to campus where The plan for the camp received Donovan's college faculty could instruct them with lessons approval after he and its sponsor, James E. Van and provide them with performance experiences Peursem, ironed out details in a series of meetings in band and orchestra; the campers would re- held at the same time that state lawmakers mulled turn to their homes and help to improve the over the governor's legislative proposals. Van local school program; high schools would gradu- Peursem, or Mr. Van as contemporaries called ate better musicians who, in turn, would enter him, possessed the energy of a "Happy" Chandler, college and thus improve that program; the though not the hair. college would graduate higher caliber music edu- cators who would secure positions in county schools; and onward and upward the ascending spiral would go. The grandiose scheme received little publi- city, though the of its vision equalled *The author is a 1 960 "graduate" of the sweep Foster Music Camp. any bill passed in Frankfort by the state legis- Copyright: James K. Libbey lature in 1935. Only one problem marred its success. The idea of a summer music camp was not only new to Kentucky, but new to most sections of the nation as well. From the very first, large numbers of young musicians - ranging to 30% - arrived on campus in the latter half of June from areas outside Kentucky. 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 13 FOSTER'S SILVER JUBILEE This cosmopolitan trait coupled with the simple active could find an outlet by working on the unpredictability of teenagers meant that if and crew which set up chairs for the public evening when Foster alums decided to pursue a music concerts which were given at various times in degree, Eastern was not the only school to gain the football field, Brock Auditorium of the ad- the benefits of the camp. Nevertheless, within ministration building, or by the pond in the two decades, former campers dotted the land- ravine behind Brock. scape as musicians and music teachers in Ken- The work crew and other campers had earned tucky as well as in those states adjacent to a a few minutes break before "mess call" and supper. line running from Chicago, Illinois to Atlanta, However, the evening hours were filled to the brim Georgia. with additional activities. First, students went The happy result came from Mr. Van's vision back to the marching field for a 45 minute period and also from hard work. While he used the 1936 of drill. In this era, all the marching had a practi- spring term to contact students and schools, he cal purpose for local communities always called made a decision of supreme importance to the upon Foster to provide a unit for Independence camp's day-to-day operation. Mr. Van chose as Day celebrations. the first camp director Henri SchnabI, a former After the drill, campers cleaned up and dressed member of Kaiser Wilhelm's personal band. in their "whites" for the concert. On those rare With Prussian rigor SchnabI answered the evenings when the band or orchestra did not per- question of how to handle the 100 or so ener- form, the staff marched the entire troop down- getic and active teenagers during the first few town to a local theater for a movie. five week camps - keep the part-time musicians Regardless, the "call to quarters" sounded at who were also full-time adolescents moving from 9:40 p.m. Shortly thereafter "taps" were played sun-up to sun-down. Schnabl's philosophy con- and lights went out. Small wonder that campers tinued to 1940 when Mr. Van took personal rarely complained of insomnia and that physical charge of the camp. education director, T. C. McDaniel, recorded Thus Foster students were not simply awakened "phenomenal gains" in the three P. F. I. (Physi- at 7:00 or 8:00 a.m.; reveille was blown by a bugle cal Fitness Index) texts administered to par- at 0630 hours. And instead of getting up for a ticipants over the course of the five week period. leisurely breakfast the half-dazed youngsters Across the decades the camp evolved away stumbled out of bed and onto a field where their from the military discipline and physical exer- blood circulation received a considerable boost cise which characterized its first few years. This by a 30 minute period of marching. Violinists was not the only change. Air conditioned dormi- and other string players who had signed up to tories replaced the sweltering facilities girls had play in the orchestral part of the camp may have to suffer on the fourth floor in Sullivan Hall and been a bit surprised to learn that they were not the barracks-like sleeping quarters boys had to exempt from the early morning drill. endure on the concrete slab underneath the old The marching period ended with a call to the Hanger Stadium. In addition, the well-equipped colors and the raising of the flag accompanied Foster Music Building supplanted the quonset by the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner." huts, horse barns, and sundry other odd buildings Immediately afterwards a hurried breakfast was which had to be used for the camp in its early followed by a break which allowed campers to days. clean their areas, make their beds, write their Further refinements occurred as a result of parents, and, incidentally, digest their food. those camp directors (Mr. Van 1940-63, Nick Thus by 8:00 a.m. the heart of the program Koenigstein 1964-67, and since 1968 Robert could get underway. Duplicate sessions for Hartwell along with associate director John Law- morning and afternoon, broken only by "mess son) who followed in Schnabl's footsteps. Dr. call" for lunch, contained individual lessons, Hartwell, for example, applied his organizational band and orchestra practices, and separate re- skills to create a four week camp with two week hersals for major sections of the larger ensembles. options that enables larger numbers of students At four o'clock in the afternoon, just at that to participate than ever before. Moreover, a moment when faculty and students had exhausted vocal camp was established in 1974, and is cur- their patience with each other and with their rently directed by David Greenlee. musical activities, the students were provided an Change is inevitable but it is the traditions of hour of physical recreation. And the truly hyper- the camp which help explain why such a high per- cent of high school students return for a second season or why the children of campers now en- roll for a Foster "vacation." Watermelon feasts, 14 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY of friendly, homey concern for the students. Last season 92 of the 240 participants in Foster had been to the camp before. Certainly another reason high schoolers return is because all of the 22 faculty and staff are picked for their patience in dealing with teenagers as well as for their pro- ficiency in music. For instance, the wit and ,l^r\{ki ,i! talent of cellist Lyie Wolfrom still charm stu- dents as they did twenty years ago when he first .^. joined the Foster faculty. Occasionally, this tradition for kindness and warmth has been augmented by the non-human realm. Between 1948 and 1964 every Foster camper was greeted by the wag of a tail or a watery lick from the music department's mascot, named appropriately, Mozart. J The shiny, black lumbering canine combined an indefinite pedigree with a love for students Saturday picnics, special trips, swim parties, and music. His presence at rehearsals and con- date-nigiit dances, volleyball tournaments, and certs brought a touch of the domestic to home- a host of otlner events which first began in 1936 sick teenagers who were away from parents for have continued to the present as recorded in the the very first time. More than one mischevous student yearbook entitled "Bandana." camper (including this author) recorded his or Even the rained-on picnic or the sultry hike her affection for the animal by securing Mozart's have added a special memory or two to the cumu- signature or paw print on the yearbook. lative experience associated with Foster. In the The fact that even the local mascot carried late 1940's, for example, campers were packed the name of a famous composer highlights the in four buses for a Fourth of July trip to Bards- longest and strongest tradition connected with town and a visit to the Stephen Foster Home. Foster - music. Original ensemble experiences, One cantankerous bus refused to start and no symphonic orchestra and concert band, are now replacement could be found. Fortunately, local enlarged by the vocal choir, stage band, brass high school band director, Harold Rigby (who choir, string ensemble, clarinet choir, percussion worked with the camp for over 30 years), had ensemble, and a variety of chamber groups in- been assigned to the broken-down vehicle. cluding string quartets. Wise in the ways of youngsters, Rigby planned When you add faculty and student recitals to his strategy while his charges sadly waved good- the total list of performances, the Foster campers bye to their departing friends. Before the three play or listen to nearly 200 different compositions, buses were out of view he promptly changed from Johann Sebastian Bach to John Philip Sousa, everyone's mood by inviting the students to during the course of the season. The richness of walk with him to a local drugstore for an ice- this musical fare is topped by the appearance of cream treat. Once the campers had their cones guest conductors or composers such as Hans Piltz he took them to a local park for an impromptu and George Trautwein. Softball game. One final custom must be noted. The end of Action on the playing field engrossed the stu- each Foster camp is marked by an outdoor gala dents to such an extent that they soon forgot concert which concludes with the playing of about the trip they had missed - neither did they "My Old Kentucky Home" followed by "echo" miss Rigby who had sauntered up the street to taps. The haunting refrains bounce back and Blanton House, the home of Eastern's president. forth across the ravine where the first concert When Rigby returned to the park, he carried was held in 1936. with him the president's invitation for all the And in the center on the site of that first con- left-behind campers to have steak dinner in one cert is the attractive James E. Van Peursem Pa- of Richmond's restaurants. That evening, after vilion built in 1962. The facility enshrines in the buses arrived and the campers were reunited, physical form the vision of a man who succeeded in it was difficult to tell which group had had the banishing his concept of "poverty" by en- most fun. riching the lives of thousands of young people Staff supervisors, regular faculty, or adjunct with the sounds of music. faculty such as Rigby have provided a tradition 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 15 \^ < i> i0.fiBgI wuiim HOMECOMING'79 By Ron G. Wolfe The only sure bet was that Last spring, the Homecoming Lambda Sigma, the sopho- alumni and friends would return. Committee had sponsored a more honorary, planned and The weather, was, as it always contest among students to se- executed the Homecoming is, a gamble. lect the weekend's theme. Since Dance decorations in their usual The game was, as it always that time at regular meetings creative way. seems to be to some extent, members of that committee re- The Military Science Depart- a matter of luck. ported on the progress achieved ment worked on the parade Homecoming '79~"A Night in in various areas. and the myriad details involved Monte Carlo"--featured all the in that endeavor. pomp and pagentry that one A campus-wide election might expect of the occasion. narrowed the homecoming qjeen It was a homecoming that candidates from 45 to 15 final- hit the jackpot. ists who faced a panel of judges Perfect weather, brilliant fall on Friday and enjoyed a whirl- colors and a record crowd of wind 'of activities that made 25,500 for an Ohio Valley Con- them the showgirls of the week- ference football game helped end. returnees remember the campus It was a weekend where in grand style. organizations and individuals But, preparation began played their hands; where Coach months before and gathered Kidd and the Colonels saved in intensity so that the week This clown could have had most any their trump card for the last of homecoming was a bustle ride in the parade, but instead, he play of the game. of concerts, float and dorm chose to walk along the two-mile The week prior to the main route down Lancaster Avenue through decorations, as well as mid- attraction, students spent their downtown Richmond. term exams. time stuffing floats in a down- town warehouse, much the same as students have done for many I years. 80 WINTER ALUMNUS 17 But, Western was coming pleased with their efforts after to town with the OVC lead the announcement that they had at stake, so this was no ordi- won the float competition. The nary homecoming. And, the Industrial Technology Club won students who put so much in the beauty category with its into the decorations knew it. theme "Let's Roll the Toppers." It was, for them, a time Chi Omega and Beta Theta Pi to give that sign a little extra won again this year; after win- paint, build that platform a bit ning in the beauty category larger than the specifications... last year, they took top honors hundred things to make in the originality category in do a The EKU cheerleaders led a Pep everything just right. Rally on Friday around the Park '79 with their "Let's Give Fountain in the University Center. the Royal Flush." It was, also, a time when Western than ever was in- more music provided a sparkling background of prepa- volved in the week for the formal presentation of concerts planned ration. Three the 15 homecoming queen final- the University's Centerboard by ists. Each was introduced with gave students a chance to sing spotlights ablaze; it was obvious along the way. that the judges would have no Josh White, Jr., came to the easy choice. campus on Monday of home- The Keen Johnson Ballroom week. Pure Prarie coming was aglow with flashing lights, League arrived for a Tuesday roulette wheels. ..all operating while Kool and the concert under the watchful eyes of with special guest stars Gang huge King and Quoen cards Willie Tyler and Lester per- whose stern countenances did formed on Wednesday. not dampen the spirit of the evening.. .or the weekend. It was a night of anticipation, not only for the fifteen lovelies, but for students and alumni who waited for the special day that comes but once a year. Saturday, of course, was THE Chi Omega and Beta Theta Pi's day. winning float was an original The dawn found sleepy stu- take-off on the parade's theme. ..its dents at the warehouse making slogan, "Let's Give Western a Royal plans for the slow trek from Flush." Members of Lambda Sigma put the finishing touches on the deco- Hundreds of aiumni, students rations for the Homecoming Dance. and townspeople lined Lancaster and the entire parade The interest and enthusiasm Avenue the fun. were evident everywhere. The route downtown to see The Marching Maroons led the queen election set an all-time way as some 70 units made record for votes cast, and per- their way through Richmond. haps, some sort of record for Dr. Sydney Stephens, associate ingenuity in campaigning. One professor of mathematical sci- candidate rode around in a ence, along with his wife, led grocery cart and passed out the parade as Grand Marshal. bubble gum; most others took Alumni Association president, the more traditional route to Case Hall had its cards stacked in Monty Joe Lovell, was close gain votes: posters picturing favor of the Colonels. As it turned behind. the candidate and an accom- out, theirs was a winning hand. Clowns brought laughter to panying exhortation to vote. that point to the parade lineup. little faces; returning alumni On Friday, a few alumni A few ran behind their floats found friends among the crowd. returned for the annual Alumni stuffing last minute napkins Occasional squeals of delight... Golf Tournament at Arlington. and replacing others that fell an awkward hug or firm hand- J. O. Henry won with a low onto the pavement. shake. ..it was homecoming at score of 67 for 18 holes. Other As the floats lined up, small its best. returning grads visited the stately bands of students stood around old mansion at the edge of town and smiled at their creations On the lawn in front of the because they'd "heard so much in full sunlight. Most seemed Alumni House on Lancaster about it," as one put it. satisfied with what they'd done. Avenue, the Alumni Band alter- Friday evening's disco dance Three groups were especially nated between being spectators 18 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSFf ^«^ < n^^ l> ^.EuES REUHlfll Card-carrying coeds held the signs of the times. The Colonels later aced the Hilltoppers. Jim Fitch, '69, looks over the se- the University Archives in the lection of E Mums for sale outside Cammack Building where dis- the Keen Johnson Building. The Alumni Band entertained dur- plays featuring the classes of ing the parade from their spot on and participants. As fellow 1969 and 1974 were out for the lawn in front of the Alumni musicians passed by, they ap- them to see. Others toured the House. They later entertained dur- ing halftime festivities. plauded and shouted words of dorms to see the decorations encouragement. During musical there. Telford and McGregor lapses in the parade, they re- Halls won the overall com- turned to their music stands petition in the beauty category and belted out lively numbers while Dupree and Clay took the that kept parade participants top two places for originality. marching in time. Their half- Others strolled through the time show later in the day Ravine which was at its love- left listeners impressed. Said liest. ..some simply drove around one observer, "I guess it's like the campus and the town to see riding a bicycle, once you learn what had changed since they how, you never forget," were here. They found that Professor Sydney Stephens, associ- Meanwhile, quite a lot had changed, but returning grads ate professor of mathematical registered in the Keen Johnson their discovery hadn't dampened sciences, served as Grand Marshal Building's Walnut Hall as they their enthusiasm for their Alma for the 1979 Homecoming Parade continued their day of explo- Mater. accompanied by his v>/ife, Edith. ration and fun. Some went to The reunion luncheons were imo WINTER ALUMNUS 19 the usual madcap biographical reminiscences that so often characterize Alumni Weekend in the spring. The 1969 and 1974 classes recounted what had hap- pened to them since graduation, and their remarks were often colored by the fun of the hour which called for a little em- bellishing of the facts. Food service personnel were worried about the number of empty places at the 1969 re- union. However, their concern was quickly dispelled when class members and their wives and husbands suddenly arrived. Monty Joe Lovell, Richmond, presi- dent of the University's Alumni Association also greeted home- comers during the annual parade. It was a day for making new friends as well as renewing old acquaint- In what seemed but an in- ances, especially if the new friend the in stant, the places were filled, happened to be clown the parade. and Steve Wilborn, the student body president back then, got into the act by presiding in the absence of class officers. It was a time to tell. ..almost all. For Martha Garland, her ten years had been spent as an "anachronism". ..or a "house- wife" as she put it. For Sherry Bay Howard, February was to be a special time as she and husband, Wally, are expecting then. For some in the 1974 class like Jan Hiett, the homecoming reunion meant coming from Kelli Ellis, a junior from Findlay, Hagerstown, Maryland; for Ohio, rode in the parade, smiling One little future coed managed a but oblivious to the fact that others like John and Judy she pert smile for the crowd as she would be crowned the 1979 Home- Davenport, it was a short trek marched her way along the parade coming Queen later in the after- across campus from their apart- route. noon. 20 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ment in Telford Hall. Although their memories covered but five years, they were no less im- portant to those who really wanted to hear them. So, the luncheons became a i> time to share. ..in some cases V to show and tell. ..to do what the weekend demanded. ..to brag a bit, perhaps. ..but above all, ^SMI to engage in memory-making. REURim Angela Hamilton, Lebanon, one of the fifteen homecoming queen finalists who rode in the morning parade, featured the most unique automobile displayed in the parade, a spiffy Mercendes-Benz. Members of the undefeated 1954 Eastern football team which played in the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, Florida returned during Homecoming Weekend for their 25th reunion. They are front row from left: Charles T. Hughes, Director of Athletics, Joe Balassone, Don Boyer, Glenn Presnell, Head Coach, Fred Darling, Line Coach, Bobby Lenderman, Horace Harper, and Frank Nassida. Second row: Jim Hanlon, Don Daly, Chuck Bell, Tom Schulte, Bubba Marchetti, Paul Thomas, and Gary Arthur. Third row: Bozo Castle, Charlie True, Jerry Johns, Jack Sheila Hill, Winchester, was one of Rodgers, Jerry Boyd, and Tom Sammons. Fourth row: Don Feltner, Bill Brad- fifteen queen finalists who added ford, Fred Winscher, Don Hortman, Bob Tishue, Ed Miracle, Karl Bays, and another dimension of beauty to the Jack Daniels. parade. Perhaps the only disappoint- in what one brochure termed But, Eastern-Western games ment for some was the fact that the '79 Clash Reunion. are never what they seem. ..or the annual Homecoming Buffet The stage had been set. what they should be. had been discontinued. Many Both were undefeated in the The game quickly became a had come to enjoy the colorful 1979 OVC football race. Last defensive struggle with Eastern display that tasted as good as year's "after time ran out" getting the better part of that it looked. However, this year field goal by Western had given kind of contest. Western it was not to be, so many went them a one point victory. (A knocked at the door, but it through the cafeteria line or tried similar one-point win by the was not until the fourth quarter their luck at local restaurants. Colonels in the OVC basket- that they entered. As the sun sparkled in the ball tournament did little to Eastern's two-point conversion Park Fountain, some 25,500 plus lessen the rivalry.) in the first quarter, albeit on a made their way to Hanger Field In the early going, it appeared bad snap, proved to be the for what was to be THE game that the Colonels would pack clincher. Western was forced in Kentucky. It was the 52nd some offensive punch as quarter- to go for two after scoring time that the Colonels and back Bill Hughes scored on the their touchdown, but they were Hilltoppers would be meeting first Colonel possession. unsuccessful. However, there '980 WINTER ALUMNUS 21 was always the possibility of a and many stood around in dis- field goal and another one-point belief after it was all over. win for the boys from Bowling Some cried. Green. Others were hoarse from too History almost seemed to be much vocal support. repeating itself. The Hilltoppers A few picked up stray red made a last threat. ..there was the towels that had been thrown long pass that took them to the away in disgust. EKU one-yard line. ..their field It was a game that fans will goal with 32 seconds remaining remember for some time. surprised the fans and the It was typical of Eastern- first Western confrontations. Former Maroon coach Glenn Pres- Colonels as it was a down nell peaks to the reunion luncheon situation, but Western had no So much had gone into the of the 1954 Tangerine Bowl team more time outs. entire production. The Hill- that held its 25th reunion during Homecoming festivities. There was the snap. ..the thud toppers marching band added of the football hitting someone some high notes from enemy in the charging line. As it turned territory. The Marching Maroons out, Danny Martin blocked the featured the University Singers attempted field goal to pre- in a halftime show complete serve Eastern's 8-6 win. He had with speakers along the side- narrowly missed doing the same lines so that their vocal per- a year before. formance could be heard. The crowd's emotions had Prior to the game, the home- been on a roller coaster ride coming queen coronation had 22 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ^'^ mmm< n^^ l> Quarterback Bill Hughes (15) sneaks through the Western line to BEUHIOHl score the Colonels' only touch- down. The Colonels later added a two-point conversion. been staged with the fifteen There was that last drink finalists. Kelli Ellis, a junior with old friends until another from Findlay, Ohio, was homecoming when, hopefully, crowned and bussed by Presi- the same gamble would pay dent Powell. ..Lisa Finke, a junior off again. from Fort Wright and Janet It had been the best of Widmann, a senior from Cin- possible homecomings. No cinnati, were named runners-up. matter that the traffic lines Martha Taglauer of Fort Wright, were unusually long leaving the the 1978 queen, helped crown stadium. her successor. What mattered was that it was a day of superlatives. Following the game, alumni For alumni, it was the best and friends attended a reception deal in homecomings yet. held in the Begley Building. The topic of conversation most often heard was, of course, the 8-6 game score. Students met around Rich- mond and Lexington for post game parties. Fraternities and Coach Kidd gives his AII-OVC nose- sororities welcomed their own guard Joe Richard a grateful hug following the hard-fought Honne- alumni back with dancing and coming win. old songs that are a part of their traditions. m WINTER ALUMNUS 23 Members of the Alumni Band enter- tained the record crowd during halftime ceremonies. Members of the 1969 class included, row one, from left: Lois Manns Richardso Betty Sybil Doty, Maureen Wade Marcum, James Helm Sr., Teresa Cornett Heli] Linda Trautman Strohmenger, George Wyatt, Mildred Cobb Turpin, William Glen Turpin, Cecil Vandiver, Row two, from left: Michael Richardson, Sandy Taylj McVean, Bonnie Craft Plummer, Pam Miller Martin, Barbara Casey, Patricia Angii Linda Burrows and Jean Bryant. Row three, from left: Karen Elliott, Shartj C&M Simpson Surbeck and Linda Figgins Roll. Row four, from left: Ron House, Marti! Garland Maesker, Jeannie Gross Trumbo, Laurie Koller, Kenneth Westlake, Ste' Wilborn. Row five: Barbara Harris Fineisen. Row six, from left: Charles Ive Richie Huff, James Fitch, Alan Aubrey, Vicki Schuff Bataille, Karen Bracknr Niedenthai and Richard Sobanski. Row seven: Shireen Edmonson Baysore, Ne] Day. Row eight, from left: Larry Lacy, Max Doty, Blair Wheeler, Arthur L'l McLaughlin, Sherry Bay Howard, Mary Matthews and Portia Williamson. | Returning members of the 1974 class included, row one, from left: Tommy Gride James Shepherd, Deborah Pearson, Peggy Clements, Brenda Brown Porter, Li; Keene, Roy Lee Chapman and Jim Surbeck. Row two, from left: Pamela Pack Lai Beverly Holten, Anita Ault, David Quarles, Linda Madden, Jan Hiett and Vick Hiett. Row three, from left: Charley Gillispie, Delphina Gillespie, Larry Brussel Sarah Kelley, Sandy Stahl Dean and Linda Kersey. Row four, from left: Tim Bryai Karen Bryan, Greg Moore, Ruby Jo Cummins, Debbie Bowles, Judy Powell an Peggy Vedelli. Row five, from left: John Neufarth, Terrie Neufarth, Jennifi Riley, Gail Kimball Miller and Felecia Parks Sullivan. 24 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSIT ELDERHOSTEL: A NEW LOOK AT LEARNING i^ ^ .._^« By Alice Brown Conference Planner Division of Special Programs State Elderhostel Coordinator For the past five summers, thousands of older the Commonwealth of Kentucky to be partici- citizens have been participating in an exciting pating in the national ELDERHOSTEL program. program conducted on college campuses through- This program is sure to provide many educational out the United States. and social benefits to the fastest growing segment Based on the concept of the youth hostels in of America's population, the senior citizen. Europe and influenced by the needs of older "It is often said, and I concur, that for too long Americans for intellectual stimulation and physi- we have done too little for this group of citizens. cal adventure, the program has taken from its The interest and support that has been shown by founders the name ELDERHOSTEL. One of the colleges and universities within the Common- the founders, Martin Knowlton, aptly described wealth has been tremendous. The seven insti- the basis on which the program was founded: tutions which have decided to participate in the it is education that "can most effectively guide first year of the program have been working very older citizens in their search for fulfillment and deligently to make this first effort within Ken- a feeling of personal worth." tucky a successful one." This summer, Kentucky will enter the pro- Each campus will host programs lasting one gram and add to the more than 235 institutions week, each designed to serve 30-40 persons sixty in 38 states currently involved. years old or older (or the spouses of those in this Eastern Kentucky University has been selected age bracket). to serve as State coordinator for the program in Each program will provide three academic Kentucky. In addition to Eastern, campus pro- mini-classes prepared especially for this group grams will be held on six other campuses scattered of participants as well as meals and lodging from throughout the Commonwealth: Lindsey Wilson Sunday evening through the following Saturday College, Morehead State University, Murray State morning in campus facilities. The courses will University, the University of Kentucky, the Uni- be taught by regular college faculty but will versity of Louisville, and Union College. carry no academic credit and will require no Robert B. Leiter, Director of Special Programs tests or admission standards. and Eastern Kentucky University ELDERHOSTEL Classes will vary from study of Hawthorne's coordinator, has expressed the pleasure of the Uni- House of the Seven Gables to study of the horse versity in being involved in the national ELDER- industry in Kentucky. Five of the campuses will HOSTEL program: "It is truly to the benefit of offer a second week of the program either dup- 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 25 licating the first week's courses or offering a HOSTEL served 200 participants in five New completely different series of courses. Hampshire colleges; by 1979 over 13,000 persons Following is an itemized listing of the campuses attended more than 500 weeks of programs in participating in Kentucky, the courses offered 238 colleges and universities. within each program, and the weeks each course Participants are not limited to ELDERHOS- will be offered: TELS within their own states. Some travel from state to state visiting several ELDERHOSTEL June 8-14 University of Louisville programs during the summer. Lack of formal Years in the Falls Leadership Development; Two Hundred education is also not a limitation; classes will Popular Culture of the Ohio; often contain persons with only elementary June 15-21 University of Kentucky education backgrounds as well as those with Bluegrass Music; Kentucky History; Horses-Kentucky's formal academic degrees. Unique Industry The participants have found the campus atmos- phere exciting, the undergraduates attending the June 22-28 Morehead State University programs friendly, and the faculty Applachian Folklore; Appalachian Heritage and History; regular campus Appalachian Mountain Style Dancing and staff involved in the programs hospitable and intellectually stimulating. June 22-28 Union College At many campuses, community groups have Creative Writing-Short Fiction; The Real Appalachia; gotten involved and have provided car pools or The Arts in Appalachia/Appalachia in the Arts small gifts of welcome to the Elderhostelers. June 22-28 University of Kentucky Certainly hosteling may be in many ways ex- Bluegrass Music; Kentucky History; Horses-Kentucky's hausting, but it promises also to be an exciting, Unique Industry unforgettable adventure. For further information, the following campus June 29-July 5 Union College Creative Writing-Poetry; Appalachian Folk and Square coordinators may be contacted: Dance; Social Change in the 1980's EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Robert B. Leiter July 6-12 Eastern Kentucky University Director of Special Programs Backyard Wildlife Management; Hawthorne: The Blithe- 418 Begley dale Romance; Southern Protestant Preaching Richmond, KY 40475 (606) 622-1444 July 6-12 Lindsey Wilson College Lore of the Lake Country ; The Wesley an Movement: Social LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE and Political Implications; Creative Dramatics Edith Walker Vice-President for Academic Affairs July 13-19 Eastern Kentucky University Columbia, KY 42728 Backyard Wildlife Management; Hawthorne: The Blithe- (502) 384-2126 dale Romance; Southern Protestant Preaching MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY July 20-26 Morehead State University George Eyster Appalachian Politics; Appalachian Heritage and History; Morehead, KY 40351 Appalachian Mountain Style Dancing (606) 783-2276 July 20-26 Murray State University MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Psychology of Morality ; Western Kentucky Forest & Lake Phil Deaver Country; Writing Autobiographies Director of Conferences Murray, KY 42071 July 27-Aug. 2 Murray State University (502) 762-2716 Communication; What the Past Can Tell Us; Western Caves UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY In addition to the college classes, participants Donald Hoffman Council on Aging will have the opportunity to participate in a num- 4 Frazee Hall ber of extra-curricular activities such as swimming Lexington, KY 40506 and tennis as well as concerts, plays and field (606) 258-2658 trips to sites of interest such as the Kentucky UNIVERSITY OF Horse Park, Shakertown, Renfro Valley, or LOUISVILLE Clay Copeland Churchill Downs. Coordinator of Sponsored Projects Participants in the program will pay $130.00 331 Gardiner Hall for each week of participation in a campus pro- Louisville, KY 40208 gram. This fee will cover registration, lodging, (502) 588-6512 meals, tuition and extra-curricular activities for UNION COLLEGE one week beginning on a Sunday afternoon and Charles Dibble ending on the next Saturday morning. Some Director Adult & Continuing Education may wish to travel from one ELDERHOSTEL Barbourville, KY 40906 program to another; for such persons lodging (606) 546-4151 on Saturday evening will be provided at no extra For information on programs throughout the cost. U.S. contact by writing ELDERHOSTEL, 55 In the first summer of the program, ELDER- Chapel Street, Newton, MA, 02160.1B 26 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY THE EASTERN CHRONICLE a precis of news about Eastern and its Alumni THE CAMPUS People... The Board of Regents has named The senior Begley was serving his board member of the Blue Grass Earl Baldwin, 38, EKU's controller third four-year term on the EKU Council Boy Scouts of America, and since 1972, to be vice president for Board and had been chairman since member of the Blue Grass Chapter business affairs. 1974. of the Young Presidents' Organization. Baldwin succeeds Neal Donaldson, The new EKU regent began his Begley is also a member of the who has served as the chief business career with the drug company while in Governor's Economic Development officer of Eastern since 1965 and is high school and became merchandise Commission, the Board of Associated retiring. manager of a Begley Drug Store in Industries of Kentucky, and the Board Baldwin joined the staff of East- Lexington in 1960 after attending the of the Kentucky Retail Federation. ern's Division of Accounts in 1968 University of Kentucky and the He is vice president of the Greater and later served as internal auditor. University of Cincinnati School of Richmond Chamber of Commerce, A native of Richmond, he is a Pharmacy. member of EKU's College of Business graduate of Eastern where he earned He was promoted to warehouse Advisory Council, board member qf the BS degree in commerce and the manager and seasonal and promotional Midway College, member of Uni- MBA (master of business adminis- buyer in 1963 and director of mer- versity of Kentucky's Development tration). chandise in 1967. That same year he Council, and also a board member of Donaldson, a native of Flemings- Cardinal Hill Hospital. burg, was dean of business affairs at Eastern from 1965 to 1970. Pre- he superintendent viously was assistant Long-time Richmond attorney for business affairs in the Fayette George T. Ross, for whom Eastern County School system for 12 years. Kentucky University's law library is In other action, the Board named named, has made a gift of approxi- Charles C. Combs, a Madison County mately 820 law books to the Uni- farmer, to be its chairman, succeeding versity for placement in the library. drug company executive Robert B. Included in this gift are the com- Begley, who died recently. Begley's plete sets of American Jurisprudence, son, Robert J. Begley, Richmond, United State Code Annotated, Nichols board chairman and president of on Eminent Domain, and Negligence Begley Drug Co., was sworn in to Law Annotated. complete his father's term on the EKU Board, which expires March 31. He was appointed by former Governor Places. Julian Carroll. The EKU regents adopted a reso- Eastern Kentucky University dedi- lution "its expressing deepest appreci- cated its $5.5 million public service ation" for services to Eastern, the structure, the Carl D. Perkins Building, Robert J. Begley, president of the community and the state by the late Nov. 25. Begley Drug Company, has replaced Mr. Begley. Governor Julian Carroll made the his farther, Robert B. Begley on the The Board also passed a resolution dedication speech at the 2 p.m. public Board of Regents. The elder Begley congratulating the EKU Colonels for program in the meeting room of the winning the died of a heart attack while on a NCAA Division 1-AA building, which is a complete con- business trip to New York in early football championship, the first ference center and site ifor short, December. national football championship won non-credit special activities. Carroll by any institution of higher edu- was elected to the company's board spoke at the groundbreaking for the cation in Kentucky. of directors. building in March, 1976. Begley served as vice president of The three-story structure, contain- drug operations from 1968 until ing 109,423 square feet of floor space, Robert J. Begley, 41, Richmond, January, 1972, when he was elected is named for Kentucky's Seventh president of the Begley Drug Com- vice president of advertising, mer- District congressman from Hindman. pany, was sworn in as a member of the chandising and merchandise distri- EKU president emeritus State Senator Eastern Kentucky University Board bution. In September, 1974, he was Robert R. Martin spoke in Perkins' of Regents at its Jan. 5 meeting. elected to his present position as honor. Begley was appointed to the board president of the Company. The brick building will house most Dec. 7 as one of the final acts by then Begley also serves as both first of the activities of the EKU Office of Governor Julian Carroll, and will fill vice president and member of the Public Service and Special Programs, the unexpired term of his father, the board of directors of Affiliated Drug headed by EKU vice president Dr. late Robert B. Begley. The elder Stores, Inc., New York City; Ken- William Sexton, and an adjoining Begley suffered a fatal heart attack tucky Legislative coordinator and structure will contain the $1 million Dec. 4 while on a business trip in chairman of the Government Affairs Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium. New York. The term will end next Committee for the National Associ- Space is provided in the building March 31. ation of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS); for the Divisions of Continuing Edu- 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 27 cation, Special Programs (with its Mrs. Denny said Eastern "antici- ber. It was titled "What Managers short courses, conferences, workshops, pates increased enrollment of handi- Do." This course is designed for new seminars, institutes, and special in- capped as well as mature non-tradi- managers who need a sound under- terest courses). Academic and Ad- tional part-time students and is making standing of the management process ministrative Computing Services, and every effort to provide an atmosphere and for seasoned executives who desire Television and Radio, with radio conducive to learning for these special to resharpen their specific functional station WEKU-FM, plus the J. T. students." Federal law requires that skills. Additional courses scheduled Dorris Museum. this be done by both building modifi- for this semester are Accounting for EKU president Dr. J. C. Powell cation and adaptation of programs Managers, Manager's Guide to Human presided at the dedication program, involving handicapped students. Behavior, Communication Skills for which was followed by a public Last April the Regents approved Managers, and Computer Basics for reception, open house and tour of plans to achieve compliance with Management. the planetarium. Music was provided Section 504 of the Rehabilitation The Certificate in Management pro- by the University Singers, directed by Act of 1973 for certain areas of gram will be coordinated and con- David Greenlee; the Brass Choir, these facilities: John Grant Crabbe ducted by the EKU Management De- directed by Richard lllman; Donald Library, William Wallace Building, velopment and Studies Institute. Ad- Henrlckson, bass, and Susan Carlock, Bert Combs Building, Moore Building, ditional Information concerning regis- pianist. EKU chaplain Dr. George Powell Building, the FItzpatrick-Ault tration, fees, etc. for the Certificate Nordugulen pronounced the Invo- Building, and Alumni Coliseum. Program and individual courses can be cation and benediction. Appropriations for this type of obtained by calling the Institute at The contractor for the project is work at the state's universities were (606) 622-1049. the Foster & Creighton Co., Nashville, made to the Council on Higher Edu- and the architect Is Wilson Bond & cation by the 1978 General Assembly. Associates, Lexington. The allocation from these funds to "One of the goals of our legal pro- Eastern was $517,000. fession is to reach more persons who need legal services," says Dr. James W. H. McCord, coordinator of the Programs. Paralegal Program at Eastern. McCord himself an attorney says, The Management Development and "if attorneys can be freed from the Studies Institute of Eastern Kentucky law office tasks that do not require a University, In cooperation with the law degree, then the above goals can American Management Associations be achieved." Extension Institute, has announced a McCord feels that an important Certificate in Management program step In that direction is to train which has been organized to meet the existing law office staff to assume training and development needs of more of the responsibility for certain companies and organizations in the tasks. An example of such a task is Bluegrass area. doing much of the legal research for Stan King, director of the EKU the law office. Management Development and Studies Based on this premise. Dr. McCord Congressman Carl D. Perkins ad- Institute commented, "The Certificate coordinated a legal research workshop dresses those attending dedication in Management program, a totally new for legal secretaries and paralegals ceremonies for a public service build- concept for this region, has three basic last semester. ing named in his honor. The $5.5 objectives. These objectives are to "Paralegals and legal secretaries that million structure was officially opened provide an opportunity for supervisory learn the basics on legal research not November 25. personnel, who lack business degrees only enhance their own value to the for the expansion of their knowledge Congressman Perkins, as chairman law firm, but assist in freeing the of the House Education and Labor of managerial concepts. Second, to attorney to provide more services to offer, from more than 40 different Committee, supported legislation to a greater number of clients," McCord benefit education, including student courses, those courses appropriate to said. the needs of the com- financial aid and vocational programs. management munity which will complement a The building's heating system is company's on-going program or fill A group of 34 cattle producers, designed to conserve energy by storing a void In company programs. livestock market operators, financiers, excess heat In large tanks during "The third objective Is to aid and educators have seen first hand periods of low heat needs for use in managerial In develop- the tremendous market outlets avail- periods of high heat needs. Also, the personnel the ment of their management knowledge able to Kentucky cattlemen during building is designed so that zoned the second annual High Plains tour security may be provided. A food for the enhancement of their current position and for their future advance- sponsored by Eastern Kentucky Uni- preparation center will provide ca- ment." versity's Department of Agriculture. tering service for conferences In the According to Dr. Horn, building. According to King, "The courses LIndsey will be conducted by experienced EKU professor of agriculture and university faculty or professionals tour leader, the trip opened new from business and industry." avenues of agriculture production that Modifications to selected dormi- This combination will provide an many Kentuckians never knew existed. tories and classroom buildings at element of experience and practical "The feedlots and packers need us Eastern to make them accessible to knowledge to the Certificate In Man- (Kentucky cattle producers) and we handicapped students are scheduled agement program. Eastern will award need them" said Horn. for completion next August, according Continuing Education Units of credit The tour, which provided partici- to Mrs. Charlotte Denny, director of upon satisfactory completion of each pants the past two summers with one the Office of Student Special Services. individual course and the participant of the largest In-depth studies on She said a committee composed of will receive the American Management cattle feeding and meat packing ever handicapped students meets regularly Associations Certificate in Manage- conducted by a Kentucky university, and advises her of the special needs of ment upon completion of five courses was termed a success and unique these students. Nine new ramps are contained in the total program. educational experience by Horn be- under construction in locations sug- The Introductory course in the cause the group represented a wide gested by this committee, she added. certificate program began last Novem- cross-section of leaders from many 28 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY segments of the industry. The group's trip to the High Plains SPOFTTS region of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas added a new dimension to cattle production and marketing, according to the EKU professor. "We found that Men... Kentuckians must concentrate on doing the most efficient job possible in Eastern's football Colonels were that winning success here at Eastern." producing stocker and feeder cattle," represented on the All-Ohio Valley Ward, 43, and a native of Cin- said Horn. Conference team by seven players on cinnati, Ohio, graduated from Ohio During the trip it was common for the first unit and five players on the University in 1961 with a bachelor's the group to visit a feedlot where second unit. degree in health and physical edu- 56,000 head of cattle were feeding at Coach Roy Kidd's Eastern national cation. He served as a graduate one time. champs, who finished the regular assistant under Turkey Hughes at season with a 9-2 record and a 5-1 EKU in 1966 while completing his OVC mark, is continuing to practice, master's degree in physical education. U.S. Senator Wendell Ford was hoping for a Southern University That year Eastern was 17-12 and the speaker at the 100th graduation upset of No. 1 ranked Grambling in Ohio Valley Conference champions. of the Police Basic Training Program New Orleans' Superdome Saturday. Ward's coaching experience in- at Eastern last semester. On the AII-OVC team, released cludes a four-year stint at Little Twenty-two officers received certi- last week by the OVC office in Nash- Miami High School in Morrow, Ohio, ficates stating they had completed the ville, Eastern placed more people on as head baseball coach where he program sponsored by the Kentucky the squad than any other team. On directed that team to a 52-25 record Bureau of Training of the Kentucky defense, senior noseguard Joe Richard during that period. Department of Justice, Frankfort. led the way by being chosen on the Following the completion of his first team and by finishing second in master's degree at EKU, Ward took the OVC Defensive Player of the a position as coordinator of physical Year balloting. Others chosen on education and athletics at Indian A course on the thoroughbred defense included senior linebacker River Junior College in Ft. Pierce, horse industry offered by Eastern for Bob Mclntyre and senior cornerback Fla., for two years. During the 1967 two years is about to win a sort of Danny Martin. and 1968 seasons at Indian River, triple crown: it's over the finish line Offensively, senior center David Ward guided that school to respective for a third time. Neal, sophomore guard Kevin Greve, records of 23-12 and 35-14. In 1968, The class, previously scheduled as a fullback Dale Patton and placekicker his Indian River JC team finished special interest, non-credit study, has David Flores were chosen on the first second in the Florida Junior College been re-developed as a regular eco- unit. tournament. nomics course (ECO 249), offering Second-team selections for the In 1969, Ward made the move to three hours of academic credit. Colonels were quarterback Bill Stetson, located in Deland, Fla., Titled "The Sport and Business of Hughes, split end Jerry Parrish, tail- where he averaged 28 wins per year Thoroughbred Racing," the course was back Alvin Miller, defensive back for 11 seasons. His best year was developed by Dr. Robert R. Sharp, George Floyd and defensive end Tim 1970 when the SU Hatters went professor of economics, who said, Frommeyer. 34-12. Three other of his Stetson "Interest in the course was strong "We were very pleased for our teams also won 30 games or more in enough to warrant its being rede- players chosen to the AII-OVC team, a single year. veloped" on the regular College of but it is beyond me how Joe Richard Business curriculum. could not be picked the defensive Offered this past fall, the course in- player of the year in our conference," troduced the student to the thorough- said Kidd. bred industry as a sport, hobby, and "He led us in tackles this year, potential employer or business oppor- although he was double and triple- tunity. Sharp said. It pointed out the teamed sometimes. He should have economic significance of the thorough- been an unanimous pick for all- bred industry as employer, investor conference and defensive player of and state revenue supplier. the year. That's how good he is," said a disgruntled Kidd. The 1979 season marked the first Eastern has continued its breath- time Eastern has ever been ranked alyzer training even though federal No. 1 in the country, the first time funding for the program ended Sept. it has won nine games in a season and, 30. of course, it's first national champion- The Board of Regents recently ship in any sport. approved allocation of $66,428 to (See the lead story in The Alumnus support the program from Oct. 1 to for all the details of the Colonels' June 30 of next year and inclusion national championship.) march to the Bob Mclntyre, a 6 foot, 207-pound in the University's next budget re- linebacker from Louisville has been quest to the Legislature of an amount named to the Kodak Division l-AA sufficient to continue the program. Jim Ward, head baseball coach at First Team Ail-American squad. The breathalyzer is used by police Stetson University, has been appointed Mclntyre has been named to the to determine the degree of intoxi- head baseball coach at Eastern. All OVC First Team for the past two cation of drivers. Every breathalyzer Ward, who replaces Jack Hissom seasons. This past year, he was also operator in Kentucky is trained by who resigned after recording 147 named the OVC Defensive Player of the Traffic Safety Institute in East- victories in his eight-year stint, com- the Week for his efforts against Kent ern's College of Law Enforcement. piled a 311-185 record at Stetson in State in the Colonels' 17-14 victory. The Institute has operated the 11 seasons. This past season, Mclntyre was tied program for more than 10 years in "Jim is a very knowledgeable, very for second on the team in tackles (72) its specifically designed laboratories mature baseball coach who has always and led the team in assists with 86. in the Stratton Building with all been a winner," said Combs. "We He also led the team in causing the direct costs paid from federal funds. believe he will be able to continue opponents to fumble. 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 29 Women.. STUDENT BODY The University's women's field hockey team won the Division I Awards, Service and Scholarship championship of the Kentucl 30 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY months at the Navy nuclear school, with here at Eastern are very patient Ky.; Lonnie A. Cole, Winchester; Orlando, Fla., and six months in and that helps quite a bit. They sin- Barbara G. Curtsinger, Bloomfield; Navv reactor proto type training in cerely try to answer any questions Frances L. Davidson, Somerset; Mary Schenectady, N.Y. that we might have." K. Sieger, Ft. Mitchell; Toni B. Down- The last three years of his commit- Owens stated his duties at Eastern ing, Corbin. ment will be spent as a submarine this year will be to help coordinate the Linda R. Drake, Bardstown; Kevin naval officer responsible for operation activities of the younger students in A. Duvall, Grayson; Maurice L. East- and maintenance of reactor pro- the program and to work with most ridge, Casey Creek; Linda K. Griffith, pulsion plant and electrical power every sport. Berea; Brenda A. Hawkins, Lawrence- distribution. Owens, a 1976 graduate of Crest- burg; Barbara A. Lies, Cincinnati; view High School in Convoy, Ohio, Sheryl A. Longworth, Franklin, Ohio; is a physical education and pre- Shirley E. McGill, Houstonville; Bar- Dr. Bobby Barton, EKU athletic physical therapy major at EKU and bara S. McKeehan, Frankfort; Nancy trainer, has announced that senior plans to graduate in May of 1981. A. Neely, Bedford, Ky. Jeff Owens has received the National Susann M. Niemann, Louisville; Football League's Charities Under- Patricia A. O'Connell, Louisville; Bar- graduate Scholarship Award for the bara A. Oliver, Booneville; Linda L. Three Eastern Kentucky University 1979-80 academic year for being Pierce, Dayton, Ohio; Leanne Wanda students have been awarded a total of named one of three outstanding stu- Pullins, Berea; Karen M. Quitter, Cold $1,000 in scholarships by trucking dent trainers in the nation. Spring; Martin P. Riehemann, Sara- organizations. Owens, a 21-year old native of Ft. sota; Donna L. Roberts, Lexington; Don Burns, a senior of Richmond, Wayne, Ind., who now hails from Villa Anne M. Robertson, Louisville; c5iana received a $500 award from the Hills, was presented the award at the A. Ross, Lancaster. Education Fund of the Common annual National Athletic Trainers Cynthia A. Sallee, Lexington; Greg Carrier Conference-Irregular Route, a Association meeting and clinical sym- ory S. Shave, Lexington; Barry K, branch of the American Trucking posium in St. Louis, Mo., last year. Short, Richmond; Debby S. Shouse Assn., Washington, D.C. This is the "Jeff was the first student trainer Frankfort; Kim M. Sipes, Louisville second time an EKU student has to enter the program after I came to Everard Smith, Richmond; Saundra S, received this award. Smith, Mason, Ohio; Nancy S. Steele Gena Teater, a Nicholasville senior, Richmond; Laurie L. Story, Brooks and Kevin Stengel, a Louisville senior, ville; Barry D. Teater, Nicholasville were each awarded $250 scholarships Stephanie K. Temple, Gray, Ky. from the Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Lisa Thompson, Richmond; Ingrid M fund of the Kentucky Motor Trans- VanDuyne, Crestwood; Denese White port Association. The Auxiliary has Aurora, Ind.; Ann R. Yates, HarrodS' increased its endowment to Eastern burg; Douglas W. Young, Owensboro by $4,700, bringing its total contri- Deanna L. Addis, Springfield, Ohio bution to more than $15,000. and Mary J. Auge, Ft. Mitchell. The students are majors in trans- portation and physical distribution in the EKU College of Business. Dr. Charles Sherwood of the College's Department of Business Adminis- CWENS tration said the scholarships are open to all students majoring in this field. By Laura Babbage and Amy Bauman Jeff Owens, a senior from Ft. Wayne, Lambda Sigma Society Indiana, has received the NFL's The Eastern Kentucky University Charities Undergraduate Scholarship chapter of the honor society, Phi Cwens is an honor society with a Award as one of three outstanding Kappa Phi, has initiated 14 new unique origin and a very special de- student trainers in the United States. members and honored 48 sophomore velopment over the years. Today, students. Cwens is known as the Lambda Eastern in 1976. I am pleased with Each of the initiates earned a grade Sigma Society. An Alumni Associ- Jeff's accomplishments because this point average of at least 3.7 on all ation has recently formed to help is an honor for Jeff as well as our academic work and applied for degree unite the groups and maintain the university," said Barton. completion in December. fellowship shared over the years by Eastern is currently the only state The new members are Harriet more than 1000 members. institution with an NATA accredited L. Baumgardner, Louisville; Barbara Fellowship, leadership, service and program in athletic training. L. Brinegar, Maryville, Tenn.; Steve scholarship are the ideals that have "I believe it is just fantastic to have Connelly, Massilon, Ohio; Suzanne been a part of the honorary from the this kind of student in our program. Whitesel Hawley, Richmond; Karen beginning. The Alumni Association We believe our program here at East- Elaine McDonald, Lawrenceburg; will also strive to promote these ern is certainly one of the best in Deborah Lynn Pasco, Lexington; ideals in a variety of ways. the country. This award speaks well Charles Donald Sherrard, Jr., Rich- A scholarship awarded to an out- of Dr. Barton's efforts and Jeff's mond; Daniel E. Sorrels, Richmond standing freshman student is the abilities," said Dr. Russell Bogue, William W. Trude, Jr., Richmond major goal for the Alumni Associ- Dean of the College of Health, Physi- Deborah Anne Weaver, Flat Lick ation this year. The funds for the cal Education, Recreation and Ath- Janice Cox Worley, Monticello; Penny scholarship will be provided by an letics. U. Wyatt, Hodgenville; Derek George annual $5.00 dues from alumni who The NATA's award cites the Gordon; Bellefonte, and Patricia J. want to become part of the associ- student's academic achievement and Yeary, Cincinnati. ation. We also hope to receive con- his ability as an athletic trainer. This The sophomores, recognized for tributions from alumni who earmark is the 30th annual award given by the outstanding scholarship in their fresh- a portion of their annual dues to go NATA. man year, are: to the Lambda Sigma/Cwens Alumni "I think I am very fortunate to Margaret J. Allison, Williamsburg; Association. have received this when so many Emily R. Ayres, Owenton; Martha A. It cannot be argued that the friend- people that are very good applied for Baker, Hyden; Lori L. Balogh, Johns- ship shared by so many people is it," said Owens. "The people I work town, Pa.; Karen J. Bullock, Orlando, through the years a second major 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 31 purpose for the formation of the Lambda Sigma/Cwens Alumni Associ- FACULTV & STAFF ation. With the help of the associ- ation, we hope to maintain those Leadership, Honors, and Kudos friendships by providing a special time for alumni to reunite. Our target date is Homecoming in 1980. Dr. Arthur W. Harvey, associate Dr. Said S. Samatar, assistant There are many alumni of the professor of music, has been named to professor of humanities at Eastern honorary who will always be re- serve on a 14-member state-wide task Kentucky University, has participated is Mrs. membered, one of whom force to develop a ten year plan for in a symposium on Somali studies Emma Case. Mrs. Case was the Dean gifted education in Kentucky. in Somali in eastern Africa. of Women from 1932-1962 and was Established by the State Depart- He was invited by the Somali the person many members call the ment of Education under guidelines government to the symposium. He the honorary. She said foundress of set forth by House Bill 576, the task presented a paper on the poetry of leaders," the honorary "singled out force will work for one year on de- the Somali liberation movement at the and provided young women with veloping the program plan for gifted turn of the century. opportunities they may not have and talented children. The symposium explored various had otherwise. Dr. Harvey's invitation to serve on aspects of Somali culture and history the task force is fitting because he has and prepared for next summer's been trained and works with gifted International Somali Studies Con- students, has gifted children of his ference. own, and was a gifted child himself having graduated at age 15 from a high school that did not have a pro- Dr. Karl F. Kuhn, professor of gram for the gifted-talented student. physics and astronomy, has published a self-teaching guide in physics for students with no science background. His book, "Physics," is being Dr. Ira M. Reed, associate pro- published by John Wiley & Sons, of accounting, has been a- fessor New York. warded the Certificate in Manage- Dr. Kuhn, a resident of Richmond, ment Accounting. earned the Ph. D. in higher education He received the award from the and the M.S. in physics from the Institute of Management Accounting, University of Kentucky and B.S. in Ann Arbor, Mich,, after completing a physics from Bellarmine College. He comprehensive examination on ac- is a member of the American Associ- counting and related subjects and ation of Physics Teachers. satisfying the requirement of two years of experience in this work. The certificate program was es- Mrs. Emma Case tablished in 1972 by the National Dr. Charles Whitaker, director of Association of Accountants to en- It was under the supervision of freshman English programs at Eastern, courage development in this field Mrs. Case that a group of ten sopho- and Mrs. Aimee Alexander, associate and provide professional recognition. more women at Eastern State College professor of English, attended the The certificate has been earned by in 1945 formed a sophomore Honor- recent fall meeting of the Kentucky more than 1,400 accountants. ary for women called Prota Decca. Council Teachers of English at Owens- With a vivacious spirit, close friend- boro. ship and a high regard for education, Dr. Whitaker was elected vice- this small local honorary developed president of the college section of Eastern librarian Phyllis Jerryne to become part of the National Cwens the organization. Mrs. Alexander Honor Society for outstanding Coxe has won a second place award sopho- is a former president of the Kentucky in the annual contest of the Ken- more women. Council Teachers of English. In 1948, fifty-three women were tucky State Poetry Society. initiated into the Mu Chapter of Her entry was for light verse in Cwens at Eastern State College. In the category, "A Grin to Help You The National Endowment for the 1977, the honorary expanded in- Beat it." to Humanities, through the National clude outstanding She received a cash prize at the sophomore men and University Extension Association, a- Society's dinner last October. the name was changed to the Lambda awards warded Eastern Kentucky University Miss Coxe is employed in the Sigma Society. The name was chosen a grant enabling it to send represent- to represent leadership and scholar- circulation section of the John Grant atives to a conference on "Humanities ship, ideals that have remained a part Crabbe Library at Eastern. Continuing Education" last fall. of the honorary since 1948. The conference highlighted eight major projects on teaching effective- The goals, rituals and uncommonly ness and program design for off- close friendships that formed the campus courses in the humanities. Dr. Sanford L. Jones is the new foundation of the honorary many EKU's representatives were Aimee chairman of the Department of years ago are still present today. Alexander, associate professor of Eng- With the support of the Cwens and Biological Sciences at Eastern. lish; John Flanagan, associate dean Lambda Sigma alumni, the goals of His appointment was approved re- for non-traditional studies; Bonnie the Alumni Association can be ful- cently by the EKU Board of Regents. Gray, associate professor of philos- filled. Jones, of Richmond, succeeds Dr. ophy; and James Libbey, associate dean for the College of Arts and To become a member of the Edwin Hess who is on leave to serve Humanities. Lambda Sigma/Cwens Alumni Associ- as visiting professor at De La Salle ation or to receive more information, University in Manila, the Philippines. write to Lambda Sigma/Cwens Alumni Jones, who has been in the Biology Association, 128 Powell Building, Department at Eastern since 1961, is Bob Turpin, assistant director of Eastern Kentucky University, Rich- president of the Kentucky Academy purchasing, has been elected chair- mond, Kentucky, 40475. of Science. man of the Kentucky Region, Na- 32 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY tional Association of Educational Buyers. The election tool< place at the group's recent fall meeting at Lake Cumberland State Park. The Kentucky Region is made up of Kentucky college and university purchasing personnel. Twenty-five institutions, both public and private, were represented at this year's annual meeting. Turpin, a native of Richmond, has been employed by EKU since 1968. Two members of the Political Science faculty at Eastern recently participated in the annual convention of the Southern Political Science Association at Gatlinburg, Tenn. Dr. Janet Patton, assistant pro- fessor of political science, chaired a panel on "Alternative Job Oppor- tunities for Political Scientists." Her panel included professors from North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. Dr. Paul Blanchard, associate pro- fessor of political science, served as George M. Cunha (right) advises Charles Hay, University Archivist, and assistant chairman of a panel on the topic, Joyce Libbey, on handling some old documents. Hay said Cunha, one of the "Political Science and Pre-Collegiate nation's leading experts on document preservation, has assisted the EKU Archives Education." His panel included pro- in establishing a document preservation and restoring laboratory. Cunha is di- fessors from Nova Scotia (Canada), rector emeritus of the New England Documents Conservation Center, Boston. Alabama, and New York. Also serving The Archives has offered to advise anyone who has old documents needing repair. on his panel was Marilyn Chelstrom, president of the Robert A. Taft Institute of Government in New ment, Wm. C. Brown Publishers. caused by resignation. York City. He has served as consultant to area The addition of Harvey continues and state businesses on transportation the Division's expansion of job-finding and logistics problems and also as services to EKU students and alumni, consultant to the Indiana Commission according to Zimmerman. Several members of Eastern's health on Private Proprietory Education. Harvey had been head track and education faculty have been selected cross country coach at Eastern for to leadership posts in the Kentucky seven years when he resigned re- Association for Health, Physical Edu- cently because "I have been interested cation and Recreation. Dr. Fred E. Darling of Eastern in personnel work for several years. Dr. Don L. Calitri was named has been awarded a certificate of I enjoyed coaching but a career in executive director, replacing Dr. Lee commemoration for a research pro- administration will permit me to Gentry, also of Eastern, who served ject he completed for the Governor's spend more time with my family on 11 years. Calitri will also be Associ- Council for Physical Fitness and weekends." ation treasurer. Sports. A native of Kansas City, Harvey The continuing position of editor The award was made by then- graduated from Kansas State Univer- of the KAHPER Journal will be held Governor Julian Carroll to recognize sity in 1966 and began his coaching ca- by Dr. Robert Baugh, who will also be Darling's research in the "Develop- reer at Washington Park High School, Racine, Wise. He received the master's a member of the Board of Directors. ment of a Network of Consultants The position of vice president for in Physical Fitness and Sports." degree from KSU in 1970. He came to health will be held by Dr. Les Rams- Besides the organization of a EKU from Illinois State University dell, and that of vice-president-elect statewide network with regional co- where he had been assistant track by Dr. Merita Thompson. Ramsdell ordinators, the project involved the coach. He has been twice president will also be a board member. design of an evaluative Instrument and of the Kentucky Track and Cross Dr. Thompson was awarded the the identification and survey of Country Association and is on its executive Association's merit award "for out- qualified consultants, plus a pamphlet committee. Ms. Melius, a native of Wilmington, standing service." on a delivery system for organizations Ohio, Eastern's Division of The EKU professors are members and agencies needing consultant assist- came to of the Department of Health Edu- ance from the Council. Special Programs as secretary to the director in after serving clerk- cation in the College of Health, Kentucky Athletic Commissioner 1976 as stenographer in Adjutant Gen- Physical Education, Recreation and Frank Sgroi, who chaired the initial the Athletics. development of the Council, said, eral's Department of the Ohio Air National Guard, Wilmington. She "This network delivery system is so also has worked as secretary at Ricken- vital to the success of the Council. backer Air Force Base, Columbus, Dr. Darling's research is a major con- The new chairman of the Depart- tribution that should lead to making Ohio. ment of Business Administration in the Kentucky Governor's Council the the College of Business is Charles L. finest in the nation." Hilton, a native of Hickory, N.C. Dr. Forderhase, Until recently he was a professor Nancy associate and the dean of the School of Busi- professor of history; Mrs. Jeannette ness, Tri-State University, Angola, Ind. Sowders, librarian and curriculum ex- pert at Model Laboratory School; and Before becoming dean at Tri- Art Harvey, Richmond, until re- State, Hilton was an associate pro- cently the track coach at Eastern, has Jay Roberts, a Model Lab teacher, have been selected as of fessor in the School of Business been appointed assistant director of one two Administration, where he developed the EKU Division of Career Develop- teams representing Kentucky in the the transportation education program. ment and Placement. project for American Studies in the He has earned national and state Laura A. Melius, former secretary Secondary Schools. honors and memberships from various to the director of special programs at The purpose of the project, spon- educational and other organizations Eastern, has been named adminis- sored by the American Studies Associ- ation and the National for and is co-author of a textbook. Intro- trative assistant to placement director Endowment duction to Logistics & Traffic Manage- Kurt K. Zimmerman, filling a vacancy the Humanities, is to train a team from L 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 33 each of the 50 states to study the arts therapy, rehabilitation therapy, methods and materials of American vocational technical education, law Studies, develop and teach American enforcement and crime prevention, Studies units, conduct in-service train- health sciences comprehensive plan- ing forums, and plan state curriculum ning, industrial arts and vocational projects. education, and other local, state and Roberts attended a four-week national education related agencies. workshop at Ball State University The EKU Board of Regents where teachers from 26 Eastern honored him in 1976 by naming the states are developing a curriculum in nursing and allied health building in American studies for the middle his honor. He has had numerous school and high school teachers. articles in education and technical Dr. Forderhase and Mrs. Sowders publications, and has been listed attended a fifth week session where since 1968 in Marquis' "Who's Who plans for implementing the curriculum in America". were discussed. The new vice president of the International Center for Transpor- An Eastern Kentucky University tation Studies, elected in Rome, associate professor. Dr. Pete Thomp- Italy, last November, is from Eastern son, has been elected president-elect Kentucky University-Dr. Francesco G. of the Kentucky Association for Scorsone, professor of Environmental Education. mathematics. John D. Rowlett He was elected at the First General Thompson, of the EKU Depart- Assembly of the International Center, ment of Biological Sciences, will career and technical programs in v\,hich is a non-profit organization serve as vice president of the Associ- addition to excellent degree programs formed for exchange of scientific and ation for the coming year. The in our more traditional fields of technical information to promote election was held at the group's study," he pointed out, emphasizing transportation. This exchange is annual meeting at Western Kentucky the importance of the University's between authorities in field, University, Bowling Green. the other areas. "A major strength of our universities, research centers, public At the next annual meeting, technical and career programs is the administrators and industries through Thompson will become president, fact that each program has a strong meetings on various themes. succeeding Dr. Ron Gardella of general education component, in- Last year Erice, Northern Kentucky University. at Italy, Scorsone cluding course work in arts and was elected to the Center's Scientific A member of the Association for humanities, natural and mathematical Advisory Committee. four years, Thompson has served one sciences, and social and behavorial At this year's general assembly, year on its board of directors. At sciences." scholars from the United States, Eastern he is the advisor to environ- EKU president Dr. J.C. Powell France, England, and Holland, mental resources majors and co-ad- as said, "Dr. Rowlett's appointment well as representatives from the visor to wildlife management majors. reflects his professional stature and embassies of the U.S., France, Eng- The seven-year-old Association has interest in this important aspect of land, and other countries were present. about 230 members from the environ- postsecondary education. I believe Scorsone, who received the doctor's mental education professions, in- he will justify the confidence Presi- degree in mathematics from the Uni- cluding teachers from the elementary dent Carter has shown in him in terms versity of Palermo, Italy, has been on through university levels and repre- of contributions to the work on the the faculties of several institutions in sentatives from private organizations Council." the U.S., Italy and Argentina. and state agencies. Members are appointed by the A researcher on transportation, The major objectives of the Associ- President for terms of three years. Scorsone several years ago acted ation are mutual interaction and ex- as The Council consists of 21 members coordinator between the U.S. and change of ideas, development of new with an appropriate representation of teaching methods, and promoting Italy for research on an air-cushion both sexes, racial and ethnic minor- vehicle. legislation or opposing undesirable ities, various geographic regions of the He said the Centre's aim is to legislation relating to environmental country, and representatives of labor create in Europe "a cultural forum education, Thompson said. and management, new fields, vo- of high scientific standards, which cational guidance, private schools, will allow young research workers various special problem groups, and to study and discuss with their more the general public. qualified colleagues the results of Official word has been received The NACVE was created by Con- their research. from Washington, D.C., by Dr. John gress in 1968 and carries out its D. Rowlett of his appointment by mandate through committees and task President Carter to the National forces which focus on specific issues Advisory Council on Vocational Edu- or concerns. Its function is to conduct cation (NACVE). studies, evaluations and reviews of the Dr. Rowlett, a native of Denton, administration and operation of voca- Texas, who has been at Eastern Ken- tional education programs and identify tucky University since 1951, is Vice needs in order to advise the President, President for Academic Affairs and Congress, HEW secretary and the Research and Dean of the Faculties Office of Education commissioner. at Eastern. He also holds academic In addition, it provides technical rank as professor of industrial edu- assistance and leadership to state cation and technology. advisory councils in carrying out He is the only Kentuckian and one their responsibilities. of few professional educators named Rowlett came to EKU as an in- to the Council by the President. The structor and progressed to a full majority of the NACVE members professor of industrial arts by 1961. must be persons who are not educators He held successive positions at Eastern or administrators in the field of edu- of Director of Research, Dean of the cation. School of Technology, Dean of the "I'm extremely pleased," Dr. College of Applied Arts and Tech- Rowlett stated, "to receive such an nology, and Vice President for Re- appointment. Not only from a per- search and Development, before being sonal standpoint," he continued, "but selected by the Board of Regents to also for the national recognition assume his current vice presidency on Eastern has received for its programs May 12, 1973. in this area. He has held numerous positions "We have developed high quality with organizations concerning manual Francesco Scorsone 34 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Dr. Paul Blanchard, political science professor, spoke at the annual summer THE ALUMNI convention of the American Associ- ation of School Administrators (AASA) in Denver. Blanchard, a Alumni Chapters specialist in the politics of education was invited to address the general topic, "Love and Marriage-Politics and Education," and discussed the political role of local school board By J.W. Tliurman members. Director of Alumni Affairs He explained that until very re- cently educators and school board members were unwilling to admit EKU Alumni Chapters around the but one time over this span, and that that educational decision-making was country continue to meet regularly was due to a flood in Hazard which inherently political. He argued that to share memories and keep abreast made travel impossible. today most board members realize of the happenings on campus. The Louisville Area Chapter under they are political actors but that The Washington D.C. Chapter met the guidance of Dale Redford is that they are still uncertain and un- last October 3. Last year's Out- making plans for a spring meeting comfortable about this aspect of standing Alumnus, Jim Squires, his in that area. The Louisville Chapter their positions. He also reviewed his research findings which suggest that wife Joan and daughter Cathy made is one of the larger alumni groups many board members are naive about the necessary arrangements through and their meetings are always a good basic political facts and that they the office of Kentucky Senator time for fun and fellowship. often lack a clear understanding Walter "Dee" Huddleston. The group Ray Giltner, the usual coordinator about the nature of politics and met in the Capitol Building where for the Greater Cincinnati Alumni political behavior. some 30 of them visited with Dr. and Chapter, will probably be making Several of Blanchard's articles have Mrs. J. C. Powell, president and first some plans for the annual meeting been published in educational and lady of Eastern, Athletic Director Don of that group before too long. Alumni political science journals and he has Combs and Alumni Director, J. W. living in that vicinity who do not served as a consultant for the Na- the chapter tional School Boards Association Thurman. receive correspondence on (NSBA). NSBA recently published The Tri-State Alumni Chapter meeting should contact the alumni a research report authored by Blan- which includes Ashland, Huntington, office on campus. chard entitled New School Board West Virginia and Ironton, Ohio, areas, The Florida groups are also making Member: A Portrait. He has been met at the Ramada Inn in South Point, plans to meet early in 1980. The educational a speaker at numerous Ohio, on October 27. This represented Tampa Bay - St. Petersburg Area conferences and conventions through- a reactivation of the chapter which Chapter with Cecil Rice, chairman, out the United States. had not met for several years. Dr. the Orlando Chapter with Steve and John Hughes and Ron McCloud were Sandy Leach, co-ordinators, and the in charge of making the arrangements South Florida Ft. Lauderdale Chapter which will include a yearly meetmg. with Charles "Peck" Perry, chairman. Dr. and Mrs. Powell along with Mr. Milt Feinstein, Nancy Ross, Carlo and Mrs. Thurman represented the Hensley and Hise Tudor as represent- campus. atives are scheduled for meetings The oldest and perhaps the most March 5, 5 and 7. active alumni group. The Perry County Other interest for alumni chapters Alumni Chapter met in early Decem- has been received from the Dayton, ber under the direction of its presi- Ohio, area. A chapter in this area is dent, Mrs. John (Ethel) Adams. The possible in the future. In fact, the group meets each winter and spring, formation of an alumni chapter may a two-meetings-per-year arrangement be a possibility wherever there are which has lasted for the past 17 years. enough interested graduates. In fact, the group has missed meeting Notes... MRS. ZELLA ARCHER, '42, was Haygood has served as past presi- honored last year for her 15-year dent of the Virginia Academy of term of service to the Kentucky De- Family Physicians, and at one time partment of Education, Bureau of was Speaker for its Congress of Dele- Rehabilitation Services. In presenting gates. He has also served as the the award. Dr. James B. Graham, president of the Medical Society of superintendent of public instruction, Virginia. Presently, he is the Society's praised the outstanding work of the alternate delegate to the American Prestonsburg native while stressing Medical Association. the importance of career employees Haygood has been a special con- in state government. sultant in general practice to the Medical College of Virginia and as DR. WILLIAM J. HAYGOOD, JR., a member of the Governor's Ad- '46, is the recipient of the Medical visory Council on the Virginia Re- Society of Virginia's 1979 Community gional Medical Program. Service Award, that organization's '55, in the news highest honor. The award is presented KARL D. BAYS, time as a newly elected to one who, according to the Society again, this Air Lines' Board of has "gone far beyond the practice of member of Delta Beebe, Delta's medicine per se, and has literally Directors. W. T. touched the very heart and soul of Chairman of the Board, praised the chairman and his community-the churches, the appointment of the governing bodies, the civic groups chief executive officer of American "Karl and clubs, the youth," among others. Hospital Supply Corporation. 1980 WINTER ALUMNUS 35 i making at the Laurinburg, North Carolina plant and was named pack- aging and handling engineer for that subsidiary in 1978. DR. DORIS D. DWYER, '70 MA '71, has been appointed an instructor in the Social Science Department at The College of Ganado, Ganado, Arizona. She received her Ph.D. from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in urban history, where she also taught. LILLIE D. CHAFF IN, '71, has won Bays, '55 Collins, '56 Mayberry, '56 Schwertfeger, '67 the 1979 Anita Boggs Memorial Award for modern, rhymed, serious poetry from the Letters Board of the National League of American Pen Women. The 24-line serious lyric, titled "Death", also won the Best of the Best Award, the Mariam Doyle Prize as the best poem in the six categories considered. Mrs. Chaffin has been involved in EKU's Division of Special Programs, having taught a course in Introduction to Writing Poetry," and last October Kentucky Educa- Chaplin, '73 Buchanan, '78 was presented on tional Television's Distinguished Ken- Bays' willingness to serve on the years, Collins has served as manager tuckian program. BAILEY, '73, has been Board is a matter of great satisfaction of busway marketing at Oxford. WAYNE appointed assistant secretary of State to all of us at Delta Air Lines. We Collins joined Square D in 1958 Savings, central Ohio's largest state- welcome a person of fiis background, as a quality control inspector at the experience and record of achieve- company's Lexington plant. Hs was chartered savings institution. He is ment. He will contribute much in promoted to department foreman- the manager of State Savings' Wester- the years ahead as we strive to main- manufacturing, and then to appli- ville office and has been with the tain Delta's record of excellence in cation engineer while at Lexington. institution for five years. customer service, positive growth, He was transferred to Oxford in CARL CHAPLIN, '73, a first year financial stability and superior per- 1970 as supervisor of busway appli- student seeking a Master of Divinity sonnel relations." cation. Degree at the Reformed Theological Mississippi. Bays received a 1979 Horatio JIMMY C. ENGLAND, '59, has Seminary in Jackson, Alger Award, serves as a director of been appointed process control circuit JOE WASHINGTON, '73, chosen a number of U.S. firms and organi- leader at Huntington Alloys, Inc., as Kentucky's 1980 Teacher of the zations, and is a trustee of Duke and Huntington, West Virginia. He is Year by the Kentucky Department Northwestern Universities and the responsible for manufacturing pro- of Education. Washington, a physi- Museum of Science and Industry in cedures and quality control in the cal instructor at MacDonald Middle Chicago. tubing circuit. England has previously School at Ft. Knox, was chosen by LAURENCE J. JAMES, '56. ob- been a senior metallurgist in the an eight-member selection committee tained a Ph.D. in fine arts in 1976, technology division of the company. composed of educators, administra- renounced membership and the min- RONNIE D. ELLIOTT, '65, has tors, community and media represent- istry in the Protestant Episcopal been named a liaison officer for the atives. Church in 1977, was ordained a League of Red Cross Societies to A former scatback for Coach Roy priest in the Holy Eastern Orthodox work with the Red Cross societies of Kidd's Colonels. Washington has been Catholic and Apostolic Church, taking Hong Kong and Macao. His five- featured on two occasions in the the name of Andrew in 1977, and is month assignment is an advisor and Louisville Courier-Journal which fea- presently Director of the Christian consultant to the societies on the tured his work with the Jefferson Archdiocese of New York and all care and resettlement of Southeast County Parks and Recreation De- North America and a teacher of Asian refugees in that area. partment, as well as his work with English at Ohio University in Athens. Elliott is the Los Angeles Red students at MacDonald Middle School. DR. GERALD L. MAYBER RY,'56, Cross Chapter assistant director of The Kentucky School Board Assoc- now a senior development associate Disaster Services. Last year, he toured iation Reporter also reported on with the Tennessee Eastman Company refugee camps in Malaysia, Thailand Washington's honor and referred to in Kingsport, Tennessee. Mayberry and Hong Kong and has served as an him as a gentleman, poet, athlete started as a senior chemist in East- assistant Red Cross field director on and a believer in the philosophy of man's Organic Chemicals Division, and military bases in Vietnam and Thai- unlimited potential... "You can do later became a development associate land. He also completed an assign- anything in life if you don't fool responsible for the Dye Development ment during the Red Cross disaster around with the possibilities of fail- Department Laboratory. He later relief operation for hurricane David ure," Washington says. assumed responsibility for the Hy- in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Navy Ensign, TERRY A. 5ANNER, droquinone Department technical staff ROBERT E. SCHWERTFEGER, '77, has completed the Surface War- and then became a development SR., '67, has been assigned by Libby- fare Officer's Basic Course, a 16- associate responsible for Process De- Owens-Ford as a district represent- week endeavor designed to train velopment, a position he retains as ative, contract and distribution mar- junior officers to perform as watch a senior development associate. ket. He will be based in the com- officers and division officers aboard PAUL G. COLLINS, '56, has pany's Atlanta sales district. Schwert- Navy ships. been promoted to sales manager at feger joined the company following his LINDA BUCHANAN, '78, named the Oxford, Ohio, plant of Square D graduation from Eastern and advanced Coach of the Year among the Ken- Company, international manufacturer through various technical and super- tucky Women's Intercollegiate Con- of electrical equipment. He will be visory assignments with the East ference small college volleyball teams. responsible for the marketing of all Toledo, Ohio, plant. He was pro- She is director of Midway College's Oxford products. For the past two moted to general foreman of glass- athletic program. 36 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY MEMOBY Alumni Weekend Reunion Classes- 1920, 1930, 1940, 1955, 1965 Alumni Banquet Honoring the 1980 Outstanding Alumnus, May 10 & 11 Baccalaureate, Commencement, ROTC Commissioning, Allied Health and Nursing Recognition Ceremony Alumni Day, Saturday, May 10 9:00 a.m. — Registration Opens in Keen Johnson Building 10:30 a.m. — Campus Bus Tours 12 noon — Class Reunion Luncheons 3:00 p.m. — Campus Bus Tours 6:00 p.m. — Reception in Walnut Hall 6:30 p.m. — Alumni Banquet, Keen Johnson Building Graduation and Baccalaureate Arrangements Pending EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY ENTERED AT THE POST OFFIi RICHMOND, KENTUCKY 40475 OF RICHMOND. KENTUCKyR AS SECOND CLASS MATTeI, Su m m e? O u S"^ n ? Al Cornett 121/4" X 24V2" A limited number of only 200 "E Series" prints by Al Cornett, a 1959 Eastern graduate and outstanding watercolo artist, is being offered for the benefit of the Alumni Scholarship Fund. The prints are exclusively numbered and signed by the artist. Rich, warm colors and the unusual vertical emphasis make this beautiful print a unique item that can be displayec with pride either in the home or office. Priced at S20.00 (add 81.50 for postage and handling and $1.00 sales tax if a Kentucky resident, per print) this colorful print of "Summer Susans" can be yours by mailing your complete address with payment to: Division of Alumni Affairs Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky 40475 Make checks payable to the E.K.U. Alumni Association. All proceeds will go to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. ONLY 200-E SERIES 1^ Alan K Cornette