VOL. 5, NO. 1 Ja n u a r y 2008

The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A word from the president… ON THE COVER: Table of Contents January 2008 Dr. Mark C. Bradley, professor of music at CU, poses with master JANUARY 2008 of arts in music graduate Hana Park of Korea after the inaugural Dear alumni and friends, commencement ceremony in the Ransdell Chapel Dec. 14, 2007. Inaugural December Commencement...... 4-5 (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) Hello and Happy New Year! J.B. Crawley Receives Doctorate...... 5

The fall semester was filled with good news of increased enrollment and of honors received by students Enrollment At All-Time High...... 6 and faculty. Banners on campus and news announcements proclaimed U.S.News & World Report’s 2008 CU Honored by U.S.News & World Report...... “America’s Best Colleges” ranking of CU as 22nd in “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” in the South and eighth 6 Dr. Michael V. Carter ’ in the South for “Great Schools, Great Prices.” The university was also named to America s Best Christian Education Program Accredited...... 6 Colleges® for the first time. as 2008 begins I want you to know that I remain constantly thankful for your support of the mission Wilgus, Irwin Honored...... 7 “Education is of Christian higher education here at Campbellsville University. It is important to me that we are united as we prayerfully consider the future of this great institution. In order for us to approach the future, we need ONE Campus Fights Poverty...... 7 our future in this to be a people with vision. Benjamin Mays said, “The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having CU Offering 10 Master’s Programs...... 8 evolving world no goal to reach—not failure, but low aim is sin.” Let me assure you that CU is not aiming low. Our Committee on the Vision for the Second Century went New Art Building Debuts...... 8 to work immediately after the close of our Centennial Celebration. New programs and unprecedented building economy, and I Green River Ministries...... 9 projects are in process. The future holds wonderful opportunities for Campbellsville University to serve in believe Christian bold and creative ways: Gosser Gym Under Construction...... 9

higher education • The number of faculty is increasing, and they are on the cutting edge of their disciplines. Deaton Resigns; Thomas is New Head Football Coach...... 10 • Increasing academic scholarships for students is a priority to keep CU affordable. Wrestlers Travel to Championship...... 10 is vital for the • A new School of Business and Economics, at the site of the Angel Building on North Columbia avenue, is being designed to equip students for the challenge of our global economy and the Volleyball Team Goes to Nationals...... 11 true development need for entrepreneurship in this digital age. Lady Tigers Hope For Big Things...... 12 • A new School of Education is being designed to meet the growing need for talented and gifted of servant leaders.” teachers. CU has a long and proud tradition of preparing teachers, and the need in the future The Campbellsvillian is published Vol. 5 • No. 1 Tiger Basketball is Ranked #6...... 12 three times yearly by the Office —— January 2008 —— will be greater than in the past. of University Communications for alumni and friends of OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Tiger Field Dedicated...... 13 • To meet the needs of students in the 21st century, two more buildings are being designed as part Campbellsville University. Dr. Mi c h a e l V. Ca r t e r of the E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex. — COMMUNICATIONS — Dr. Michael V. Carter Students Study in Kenya...... 13 Pr e s i d e n t Campbellsville University • Additional residence halls and spaces for cultural and spiritual growth are being planned. Pr e s i d e n t 1 University Drive Covenant: Jacqueline Nix Honors Father...... — Editorial Board — UPO 787 14 • Improved classrooms, athletic facilities and fields are needed as we prepare for the future. Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2799 Joan C. McKinney Phone: (270) 789-5213 Development Employs New Faces...... 15 Ed i t o r Fax: (270) 789-5095 Never doubt that your continued support is essential to Campbellsville Di r e c t o r o f Un i v e r s i t y Co m m u n i c a t i o n s University every day. Education is our future in this evolving world [email protected] [email protected] Chefs Cook For CU...... 15 economy, and I believe Christian higher education is vital for the true Benji Kelly Vi c e Pr e s i d e n t f o r De v e l o p m e n t Campbellsville University is accredited Faces of Homecoming...... 16-17 development of servant leaders. by the Commission on Colleges of the [email protected] Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Guess Who?...... 17 I invite you to contact my office for more information about our Linda Waggener Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) As s i s t a n t Ed i t o r to award the associate’s, bachelor’s “visioning process” or to share your ideas and support by e-mail at As s i s t a n t Di r e c t o r o f Un i v e r s i t y and master’s degrees. The university New License Plate Revealed...... 18 Co m m u n i c a t i o n s is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist [email protected] or by phone at (270) 789-5000. Convention. [email protected] Tiger Tracks...... 18-25 Bryan F. Blair In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the Sp o r t s In f o r m a t i o n Di r e c t o r Education Amendments of 1972 and Alumni Spotlight – Lynne Pendygraft (’97)...... Most cordially, [email protected] Section 504 of the Rehabilitation 26 Act of 1973, Campbellsville University Ashley Sidebottom does not illegally discriminate on the Scrapbook...... 27 CU President Michael V. Carter, left, presented honorary doctor of public service degree St a f f Wr i t e r basis of color, national or ethnic origins, [email protected] age, disability or military service in its recipient J. B. Crawley, right, and fall commencement speaker Dr. Skip Alexander with administration of education policies, Shannon C. Thomas programs, or activities; admissions crystal vases in recognition of their service to the university. Crawley is a former chair policies; or employment. of the CU Board of Trustees. Alexander is pastor of Campbellsville Baptist Church. Michael V. Carter Di r e c t o r o f Al u m n i Re l a t i o n s (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) Pr e s i d e n t [email protected] Design & Production: FMB Advertising

January 2008 2 January 2008 3 www.campbellsville.edu Graduates walk stage in inaugural December ceremony Crawley awarded honorary doctorate BY ASHLEY SIDEBOTTOM, Staff Writer BY JOAN C. McKINNEY, Editor

“My prayer is that Dec. 14, 2007, be a day you will In the commencement address, Dr. Skip Alexander, J.B. Crawley, a former chairman of the radio development, he has been recognized by the look back on as a day of achievement, and one where pastor of Campbellsville Baptist Church, urged the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees, was Kentucky Broadcasters Association for his innovation you felt a blessed sense of appreciation for all those graduates to “be the bridge between generational honored with an honorary doctorate of public service and contributions to the broadcast sector. who have helped make this day possible for you,” said divisions.” at CU’s fall commencement Dec. 14, 2007 in the Crawley has owned and operated a number of Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter “God can use you to overcome the cynicism of our Ransdell Chapel. radio stations in southern Kentucky, and his name is at the inaugural December commencement ceremony day where differences are magnified. Your generation “The greatest honor that any university grants synonymous with radio technology and broadcasting. held in the Ransdell Chapel. can remind us all that we are Americans first and is the honorary doctorate degree,” said Dr. Michael Crawley and his wife of more than six decades, The traditional senior walk associated with CU (political) party members second. Be the bridge V. Carter, CU president. “It is an honor that is the late Elizabeth Perkins Crawley, are the parents of commencements morphed into an evening candlelight between the ‘well-to-do’ and the ‘nothing to do approved by the institution’s Board of Trustees two children: Jim Crawley of Decatur, Ala., and Janie walk before the 7 p.m. ceremony. Degrees were with’ groups in our world,” Alexander said. and is given only to those who have displayed Crawley Killian of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He has two conferred to 84 students, one being given Alexander has been with Campbellsville Baptist extraordinary service to the university, community grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. J.B. Crawley, right, receives a posthumously. Doris Wefwafwa, a degree candidate Church since 2002 and has served as an adjunct and humanity. A Christian institution, such as crystal vase from Dr. Michael V. and CU assistant volleyball coach, died suddenly professor in the CU School of Theology and chairman Campbellsville University, also considers the spiritual Carter, president, at a dinner in Dec. 10, 2007. Her bachelor of social work degree, of the Church Relations Council of Campbellsville contributions and Christian witness of recipients of Crawley’s honor before the along with photographs collected for the family, was University. this highest of distinctions.” commencement ceremony. (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) given to family representative Ruth Nyongesa. Carter gave the charge to the graduates after the For more than a half century, Carter said, Other degrees awarded included: three associate degrees were conferred, which included the traditional “Mr. Crawley has lived the life of a Christian servant of science; nine bachelor of social work; nine bachelor discussion of the three corners of the university seal: leader—humbly serving his Lord and church, family, of science in business administration; 28 bachelor of leadership, fellowship and scholarship. his professional field, and his community and state.” science; one bachelor of arts; four master of theology; Heather Campbell, a public relations graduate Carter outlined Crawley’s demonstrated service to Larry Bowen, president of the one master of music in music education; one master of from Graysville, Pa., gave the response to the charge. Campbellsville University, the larger community, and Campbellsville University Alumni Association, welcomes the Class music in church music; 16 master of arts in special “May we take the charge that President Carter has his fellow man and praised him as a strong Christian of 2007 into the population of education; eight master of business administration; challenged us with and use it as we embark on the servant leader. Crawley was a capital campaign CU alumni. (CU photo by Ashley and four master of arts in music. next chapter of our lives. We have been taught, since chairman during the presidential tenure of Dr. W.R. Sidebottom) Carter discussed the university’s theme “Find Your our first time on this campus, to trust in the Lord and Davenport. Calling,” and said, “We seek people of all ages not lean on his understandings, and everything will fall a deacon, lay leader and talented Bible teacher J.B. Crawley, center, received his doctoral hood from Dr. Michael V. only to find their calling in an academic major and into place,” she said. at Campbellsville Baptist Church, Crawley is a former Carter, president; Dr. Dave Morris, third from left, chair of the board career path, but we are also placed here to help them moderator of the Taylor County Baptist Association of trustees; and Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic find their spiritual gifts and reach out and touch and president of the Kentucky Baptist Brotherhood. affairs. (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom) others through the love of Jesus Christ.” He has participated in a number of mission trips around the world. Earning his diploma from the Lincoln Engineering Nilzeth Galvão Santos of Brazil prepares to walk on stage to receive School, Crawley holds the title of first engineer from her master of arts in music degree. RCA and the U.S. Navy. Considered a pioneer in (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom)

Suzanne Page, right, a psychology graduate from Elizabethtown, Ky., has dinner with her family, including her brother Kyle Page (’05), during the graduate dinner in the Winters Dining Hall. (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) Heather Campbell, a public relations graduate from Graysville, Pa., receives a kiss from her grandmother, Marlene Campbell, after the commencement ceremony. Pictured at left is her grandfather, Phid Campbell, of Wind Ridge, Pa. (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom)

Christy Spurling, left, a graduate in business administration and Lori Morrison of Greensboro, N.C. office management from Campbellsville, Kyle Stearman, a business receives her bachelor of social administration and accounting graduate from Greensburg, Ky., and William Griffin of Franklin, Ky., poses with his mother Ruth Griffin, work degree from Dr. Michael Sara Beth Crockett, a social work graduate from Somerset, Ky., try Lora Dye, a master of arts in special education graduate from right, and his sister DeAndrea Griffin, left, before receiving his V. Carter, president, during the keeping their candles lit in the breeze during the candlelight walk Lebanon, Ky., hugs a fellow classmate before the graduate bachelor of science in business administration in management commencement ceremony. before the commencement ceremony. (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) candlelight walk. (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom) degree. (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom)

January 2008 4 January 2008 5 www.campbellsville.edu Another enrollment record broken with 2,405 students Irwin receives non-tenured Faculty Excellence Award BY ASHLEY SIDEBOTTOM, Staff Writer The total number of degree-seeking undergraduates BY BRIDGETTE SALLEE, student news writer advises approximately 50 music education jumped to 1,544, a 5.6 percent increase. students. She has taught music methods classes For the first time, Campbellsville University CU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program Dr. Donna Irwin, assistant professor of education, and music understanding. exceeded 2,400 students, with a final enrollment of showed a 20 percent increase, with 59 students now is the recipient of the 2007 Non-Tenured Faculty She has also served as the director for 2,405 for the fall 2007 semester. This is a significant enrolled in the program. However, the largest record Excellence Award. Chamber Choir, voice instructor for music minors increase from fall 2006’s student body of 2,374. set for Campbellsville University’s fall semester comes “Two of the many things I appreciate about Dr. and a supervisor of student teachers. Each In addition to overall enrollment, CU posted in the nursing program, which showed 96 percent Irwin are her can-do attitude and contagious smile,” semester she takes students on field trips so records in several other areas as well. The university growth due to the opening of its second class. The said Dr. Frank Cheatham upon presenting her with they can observe ethnically diverse schools. saw a 4 percent increase in the number of on-campus program now has a total enrollment of 55 students the award. In 2004 the Kentucky Music Educators students with 826 living in the residence halls and and will graduate its first group of nursing degree Irwin has been with Campbellsville University Association named her College/University 739 commuting to campus for a total of 1,565, candidates in May. since 2001 and, as assistant professor of education, Music Teacher of the Year. according to Paul Dameron, director of institutional While falling only one student short of the fall 2004 Dr. Frank Cheatham, left, vice president research. Students enrolled in off-campus programs record, Campbellsville University’s 561 new students, for academic affairs, presents Dr. Donna totaled 840. which includes new freshmen, transfers and those Irwin with the 2007 Non-Tenured CU had a record 39 students readmitted while readmitted to CU, is a 3.8 percent increase over last fall. Dean of College of Arts and Sciences receives Faculty Excellence Award. (CU photo undergraduate retention jumped 6.6 percent with 983 The 148 transfer students tied the 2006 record, and this by Ashley Sidebottom) degree-seeking undergraduates returning to CU. The fall 374 new freshmen enrolled, which is second only to Faculty Excellence Award university saw a 72 percent retention rate of degree- the 395 new freshmen record in fall 2004. seeking undergraduates from fall 2006 to fall 2007. CU’s student population comes from 98 of BY BRIDGETTE SALLEE, student news writer Wilgus serves both the university and her The number of regular full-time, degree-seeking Kentucky’s 120 counties, from 25 states and from community through her involvement with CU’s undergraduates rose 7 percent for a total of 1,299. 29 countries. Dr. Mary Wilgus, professor of history and dean Academic and Graduate Councils, the Centennial of the College of Arts and Sciences, was recently Planning Committee, the City of Campbellsville awarded CU’s Tenured Faculty Excellence Award. Ethics Committee, the Planning Committee on Since 1997 Wilgus has served Campbellsville Earth Stewardship Conference Series and School of Education announces first national accreditation University as chair of the Social Science Division Kentucky Heartland Institute on Public Policy “We anticipate BY LINDA WAGGENER, Assistant Editor CU graduates seeking teacher licensure outside and professor of history. Her effective leadership Advisory Committee. She also chairs the WEL Kentucky will find that this accreditation facilitates style led to her appointment as dean of the College committee, serves as director and coordinator new undergraduate Dr. Brenda A. Priddy, dean of the School of the credentialing process. of Arts and Sciences in 2001. During the same year for Dialogue on Race and directs CU’s Education, announced that for the first time in “Our students have always been able to secure she was named Woman of the Year at the annual involvement in Green, Taylor and Campbellsville Business and Professional Women’s breakfast. She Middle School Leadership Programs. Wilgus and her history, Campbellsville University’s School of certification in other states, “ said Priddy. “However, Dr. Mary Wilgus, left, poses with has also received CU’s Student Government her husband Jim have five children. and graduate Education has attained national accreditation by the with the NCATE designation, other states will more husband, Jim (right), and daughters National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher readily recognize that our students have completed Association Challenger Award. Joanne Ghavami (top left) and Dr. programs to be Education (NCATE). Of 17 private institutions of higher a teacher preparation program based on the rigor of Jennifer Wilgus (top right). (CU photo education in the Commonwealth, only five others have a national accreditation process.” by Ashley Sidebottom) available to meet earned this honor. CU becomes ONE in the fight against poverty the growing BY KELSEY DAVIS, student news writer thinking, it is very possible for us CU named to best colleges guide to put a stop to world hunger,” said Campbellsville University peaked at number one Amy Meyer, a sophomore from Fort socio-economic By Ashley Sidebottom, staff writer, and Linda among the improvements is the addition of a in the nationwide fight against extreme poverty, Collins, Colo. Waggener, assistant editor bachelor of university studies degree, a social work known as the ONE Campaign, and was ranked third One of the biggest ONE projects at demands of our minor, and a health care management minor as well at press time. CU is the push to vote in 2008. Many Campbellsville University is ranked 22nd in U.S.News as an emphasis in health care management. ONE petitions government officials to make members of the organization have area and the & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” in the Best This year, the university plans to break ground decisions that will help eliminate poverty. CU joined called presidential candidates asking Baccalaureate Colleges in the South category and was on a School of Education building, and a property at the ONE campaign with the help of Andrea Lawler, their strategy to end extreme poverty. Commonwealth.” also ranked eighth in the category of “Great Schools, the corner of Broadway and North Columbia Avenue Women’s Residence Village director. The Campbellsville University’s chapter Great Prices.” These are the highest rankings the has been obtained and will undergo major renovation organization was introduced to students and faculty has truly answered the call to help with university has ever received. to house the School of Business and Economics. in September. Since then, there have been numerous energy and excitement, Lawler said. Dr. Mi c h a e l V. Ca r t e r This year’s rankings recognize the quality of the academic institutions are categorized by their activities to bring awareness. The competition part “This is a campaign that doesn’t require ’ of ONE is said to make students more involved. money; it requires time and becoming Pr e s i d e n t institution s academic and student life programs, mission and region. Schools are ranked against their (CU photo by André Tomaz) according to an announcement from President Michael peers based on such factors as: peer assessment “It was a huge honor to be ranked number one a voice of the unheard.” V. Carter. He cautioned, however, that while the scores, graduation and retention rates, class sizes, because compared to other universities we’re small, not only are students, staff and faculty rankings “recognize significant progress and achievement student/faculty ratio, percentage of full-time faculty, but we’re making such an impact,” said Lawler. encouraged to join, alumni are as well. at the university, we remain diligent in improving and student ACT/SAT scores and high school grades, “With as much money circulating in our Alumni can register at www.one.org under enhancing all areas of the academic programs.” acceptance rate and alumni giving. economy, evolving technology and innovative Campbellsville University. January 2008 6 January 2008 7 www.campbellsville.edu 10 graduate programs now offered at CU Gosser Gym to be used by wrestling, other sports

BY HEATHER CAMPBELL, student news writer teacher certification but wish to gain additional field BY MADELINE KITCHENS, Student News Writer CU has a powerhouse wrestling program experience and learn additional target strategies for deserving of its new space, but the team doesn’t “We’re starting our second century offering educating students with learning behavior disorders. Come spring, Campbellsville University’s storied mind sharing the Gosser Gym with other sports. programs that meet the needs of today’s students,” The program consists of 12 online classes and can be wrestling program will set up residence in a new At 12,000 square feet, there’s plenty of room for said Campbellsville University President Michael V. completed in approximately 1.5 years. Students have home. The Gosser Gym will house wrestling team everyone. The space has the equipment to be used Carter. “We now offer two graduate programs entirely the opportunity to participate in in-depth discussions locker rooms, offices and home matches. for volleyball, basketball or indoor tennis play. A online, with other programs offering a blended of special education-related issues through online chat The Tiger Wrestling team, which currently trains four lane walking track surrounds the 80’ x 20’ main format.” sessions with other students, as well as through at the Indoor Practice Facility, finished second court. Portable bleachers will be used as seating “I learned not to be Karla Deaton, CU coordinator for graduate and video-teleconferencing seminars. nationally in the NAIA wrestling academic standings for spectators and fans. extended programs, said that the newest addition in The School of Education also offers a master of in 2006-07 and fourth nationally in team grade The lead donation for the gym was made by the graduate program is the master of arts in teaching arts in education degree to further teachers’ point average in 2005-06. It boasts a National Donnie and Anna Gosser. Gosser is a long-time afraid of my dreams, English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). knowledge in curriculum and instruction in schools. Champion wrestler, nine All-Americans and 30 member of the CU Board of Trustees. The Gosser The opportunity for further study in music is also National Qualifiers. The NAIA pre-season rankings Fine Arts Center is also named for the couple. and gained more available at CU. The Campbellsville University School placed the Campbellsville University wrestling team of Music offers master of arts degrees in music, music in the number one position. confidence to step education and church music. The master of arts in music degree offers a broad range of study while the out in my faith.” church music and music education graduate degrees give teachers and church music leaders specified Student-initiated Green River Ministries receives state grant information pertinent to their professions. Ka y s e e Gr a h a m BY ASHLEY SIDEBOTTOM, Staff Writer, with HEATHER CAMPBELL, Student News Writer

Campbellsville University CU art program gets new location students seem always to be BY LINDA WAGGENER, Assistant Editor involved in service projects, and Kaysee Graham is no The Department of Art at Campbellsville exception. University has greater visibility and more parking One of those students now that it has relocated to its brand new facilities who always gave her all in across from Gosser Fine Arts Center. everything she did, it was All art classes, except for the clay room, moved during the pursuit of her into the 3,000-square-foot white building behind social work degree at CU the art gallery in November. that Graham (’05) laid the Pro Services, owned by CU alumnus Todd Parish, groundwork for Green River built the building. Ministries (GRM). Benji Kelly, vice president for development, The idea began with a said, “We invite calls and visits from alumni who heart for urban ministry would be interested in helping us grow the art and a class project. As she The TESOL program is headed by the division of program here on campus. Naming opportunities studied homelessness as part humanities and prepares students to teach English as exist for both classrooms and buildings.” Contact of the requirements for a Ken Sloane, director of the Kentucky a second language (ESL) in America as well as English Kelly at (270) 789-5061 or by e-mail at jbkelly@ social work course, Graham realized, “there was With nearly 7,000 square feet of space, the U.S.D.A. Rural Development Office, as a foreign language (EFL) in other countries. campbellsville.edu to learn how you can be part nothing for the homeless in Campbellsville.” Center houses office space for the Taylor County recently presented a check for $356,610 Campbellsville University is only one of two of the progress. That fall she felt God listen to her prayers for Crisis Relief Center, Greater Campbellsville United, to Campbellsville’s Green River Ministries. institutions, and the only private institution, in the the homeless in the town and learned that Karl Lusk, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kentucky Heartland Pictured from left are: Daniel London, state to offer the TESOL program as a master’s degree. reverend at Campbellsville’s St. Thomas Church, shared Outreach, Christian Women’s Job Corps and other chief of staff for Cong. Ron Lewis; the This degree offers both a thesis and non-thesis option. her vision for a local shelter. With the help of Debbie social service and outreach agencies. The new Rev. Karl Lusk, chairman of the Board of Green River Ministries; Sloane; LeAnn Both the business and special education Carter, assistant professor of social work at CU, the building will also give the Taylor County Food Pantry Crosby, field representative for U.S. more space to serve those in need. departments offer graduate degrees which can be idea got off the ground. Before long, Green River Senator Mitch McConnell; Misty Curry, attained completely online. Ministries was born, followed by the Jubilee Center. Graham said the process of creating the shelter director of Green River Ministries; Debbie The master of business administration (MBA) GRM was recently given a grant through a U.S. had a tremendous effect on her. “I learned not to McKinney, state director for U.S. Senator program offers four online tracks: marketing, Department of Agriculture Rural Development be afraid of my dreams and gained more confidence Jim Bunning; Phyllis Causey, field international business, human resource management program, combined with a pre-approved low-interest to step out in my faith,” Graham said. “Dreams really representative for Cong. Ron Lewis; and healthcare management. The Department of Art has two new buildings. The classroom and loan, which will be used to construct a new can become reality. God will make it happen if you Jim Askins, field representative for The online master of arts in special education office building is at left and the Art Gallery is located in the front community outreach center. The center received a put your trust in Him.” U.S. Senator Jim Bunning; and State (MASE) is designed for students who already hold building. (CU photo by Linda Waggener) total of $356,610. Representative Russ Mobley. January 2008 8 January 2008 9 www.campbellsville.edu “Many of us knew Thomas named Tiger football coach CU student assistant volleyball coach dies Doris as a great BY BRYAN BLAIR, Sports Information Director leave our football program. I wish there was a By Bryan Blair and Joan C. McKinney Wefwafwa missed the last five matches at volleyball player, scoreboard at the end of the stadium that reflected the Mid-South Conference and NAIA Region XI after three seasons, the life-long lessons and moments of character Doris Wefwafwa of Kenya, a Tournaments at the conclusion of the 2006 but she was even Campbellsville University building that Jim Deaton has instilled in so many student assistant volleyball coach season due to the death of her mother in Kenya. Head Football Coach Jim young men.” at CU and a former All-American She returned to complete her education last year a better person.” Deaton announced his Veteran Kentucky high school head coach Perry for the Lady Tigers Volleyball and was named as a student assistant coach at resignation. Thomas was tapped to move the Tiger football program Team, died unexpectedly Dec. 10, the beginning of the 2007 season. “After much thought forward into the university’s second century. For the 2007 after a short illness. In 1998, while playing volleyball in Kenya, Ra n d y LeBl e u and prayer, I felt a change past 16 seasons, Thomas’ teams have participated in Wefwafwa, who was to Wefwafwa was recognized as the best attacker in CU Vo l l e y b a l l Co a c h of leadership was needed the state play-offs each season, giving the nine-time graduate Dec. 14 with a bachelor of social work the world and was ranked 21st overall in the world. to bring about the quickest District and/or Region Coach of the Year a career degree, died at Hardin Memorial Hospital in She competed in the 2000 turnaround of the record of 133-64. Elizabethtown, Ky. She was 40. Summer Olympics with the Campbellsville University Thomas has set three goals for his team: “We will Wefwafwa was from Nairobi, Kenya, and transferred Kenya volleyball team. football program,” said recruit and retain young men of high quality, we will to Campbellsville University for her senior year in 2006 randy LeBleu, CU volleyball Deaton. “I am thankful earn degrees and we will win the National after playing volleyball at Columbia College, Columbia, coach, said, “Many of us knew for the opportunity to have Championship.” Mo. She helped lead Campbellsville to a perfect 10-0 Doris as a great volleyball player, coached at Campbellsville On the field, fans should look for the Tigers to run Mid-South Conference Regular Season Championship in but she was an even better University and I appreciate a spread offense. Defensively, the team will work out 2006. Wefwafwa was named the Mid-South Conference person. the support shown by the of a 3-5 base. “We’ll also run 4-4 and 5-2 elements, Volleyball Player of the Week six times last season and “In her short time with us at faculty, staff, students, and we will be an attacking defense. We won’t the NAIA Region XI Volleyball Player of the Week four Campbellsville, she touched many players and fans during necessarily line up and blitz every down, but you will times. She was then named the Mid-South Conference people. Even if your day was not the past three seasons.” see 11 hats to the football on every play and we will Volleyball Player of the Year. She was also an NAIA going very well, she could make The Tigers had identical records of 3-7 in 2005 be highly aggressive,” Thomas said. All-Region XI selection and was Second Team NAIA you smile or comfort you with a Perry Thomas, left, talks with Ron Finley, the first coach of the Tigers when and 2006 and were 0-10 this season. Over the past eight seasons, Thomas has guided All-American last season. hug. A hug from Doris was not December graduates of the Carver football was reinstated at CU in 1987. “Jim Deaton is one of the strongest men I’ve ever the Blue Tornado of Paducah-Tilghman High School to Wefwafwa was ranked second nationally in kills just courtesy; she had feeling with every hug. School of Social Work laid roses on (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) known and that has been translated onto the field a 70-31 record, including eight playoff appearances, per game in the NAIA, averaging 5.63 per game. “She will be missed, but we will all remember an open Bible during the Social Work with the young men who have played for him,” said five district championships, two regional Campbellsville University finished with a 35-7 record how she could light up a room with her smile. I am Pinning Ceremony in honor of Doris President Michael V. Carter. “I have a great deal of championships and two state semi-final appearances. en route to the program’s first ever Mid-South just deeply saddened by her leaving us so soon.” Wefwafwa who was to graduate with respect for him and the way he lives his life. We regret Thomas is a five-time coaching staff member of the Conference Regular Season title. them. The Bible and Wefwafwa’s social to see him step down as head coach.” Kentucky vs. Tennessee All-Star Team and was national work pin were given to her family, Athletic Director Rusty Hollingsworth said, “It’s finalist for the American Football Coaches Association along with many pictures that were difficult to see such a man of integrity and character “Power of Influence” Award in 2005 and 2006. Lady Tiger volleyball team advances to NAIA Tourney; collected from her Campbellsville University family. (CU photo by players receive honors Ashley Sidebottom) Misty Tarbet Tiger wrestlers take aim on national championship By Bryan Blair and Joan C. McKinney after the most successful season in the history of Teresa Masava BY BRYAN BLAIR, Sports Information Director will prepare us to wrestle our best at the national Campbellsville University Volleyball, two of the team’s tournament, and our depth at just about every members have been honored with post-season awards. The Campbellsville University wrestling team has weight class will be a big strength for this team.” Teresa Masava (FR/Nairobi, Kenya) has been named positioned itself as the team to beat in the NAIA for Campbellsville returns nearly everyone from last the NAIA Region XI Volleyball Player of the Year and the National Championship in March. year’s national tournament team. has been selected as an NAIA Second Team All- In just its fourth year of existence as a program, Several newcomers could see action this season American. Masava was also the Mid-South Conference the Tigers enter the season as No. 1 in the NAIA as well. James says that George Sheppard (165#/FR/ Volleyball Player of the Year. according to the recently released Pre-season Newport News, VA), Dallas Hesseltine (165#/JR/ Misty Tarbet (SR/Sunnyvale, TX) was selected to Coaches Rating. Portage, IN), Phillip Ouedius (157#/FR/Louisville, KY) the NAIA All-Region XI team and was named as an The Tigers will face the toughest schedule in the and Johnny Sinchok (174#/FR/Akron,OH) could all be Honorable Mention All-American by the NAIA. program’s brief history, but coach Franky James feels factors. All told, James has 22 freshmen on his roster. Campbellsville advanced to the NAIA National The CU Volleyball Team was honored during its first appearance at the he has a stable team of wrestlers who are capable of “We are in a great position to redshirt a lot of Volleyball Tournament for the first time in program NAIA Volleyball Tournament in Columbia, Mo. From left are: Kneeling– mounting a serious charge. these recruits and keep building for the future, but history this season and defeated the host team, Jovana Koprivica and Elaine Briscoe. Second row–Head coach Randy “I would much rather go into the national most of them are probably too talented to keep out of Columbia College, 3-1 in the opening round. The Lady LeBleu, Tindi Munyasia, Misty Tarbet, Teresa Masava, Renee tournament battle tested against top competition the lineup this year,” he said. “The future is now for Tigers were later eliminated in a one-game Pool Netherton, Brooke Marcum, Whitney Haynes, Brittney McKee and than to go in with a bunch of wins from a weak us, and we will put our best team on the mat this year Playoff by Columbia after finishing in a three-way tie the late student assistant coach Doris Wefwafwa. Rear–Trainer schedule,” said James. “We feel like this schedule to try and bring home the national title.” during Pool Play. James Nichols. January 2008 10 January 2008 11 www.campbellsville.edu Lady Tigers hope for big things under first-year coach CU football field named HIG Field BY BRYAN BLAIR, Sports Information Director The Lady Tigers traveled to Jackson, Tenn. to BY ANDREW STINSON, Student News Writer play Union University, the No. 1 ranked team in the under first-year head coach Ginger Colvin, the nation, on Nov. 26, 2007 and, despite being a heavy Campbellsville University’s newly renovated Campbellsville Lady Tigers have one of the most underdog, played toe to toe with the Lady Bulldogs, football field now bears the name of Houchens heralded freshmen classes in the program’s history, losing 77-73 in the game’s final seconds. Insurance Group (HIG). and the team has been receiving votes in the Top 25. Campbellsville is being led by freshman Courtney Now known as HIG Field, a dedication ceremony Colvin and the team has set a goal to win 20 Danis with 14.6 points per game while senior Priscila was held Sept. 22, 2007 during the first home football games and return to the NAIA National Tournament Alves is scoring 12.4 points per contest. game of the season, with several representatives of in March. The Lady Tigers were picked fifth in the Mid-South the Houchens Foundation, local dignitaries and “It’s a dream come true for me to be the head Conference pre-season coaches poll. “I think that’s university officials and many fans in attendance. coach here at Campbellsville,” said Colvin just before probably a little low,” said Colvin. “If we are able to The renovations to the field include an entirely A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held dedicating the new Houchens Insurance Group (HIG) Field on Sept. 22, 2007. tip-off of the season opener Nov. 2, 2007. continue to compete at this level and we keep playing new playing surface of natural Bermuda grass, a new (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom) The Lady Tigers won their first game of the year hard, I think we’ll move up in the conference irrigation system, new scoreboard and goal posts, 94-73 over Bethel College and in doing so gave Colvin standings.” expanded seating and a replacement of the crown that enterprises,” said Campbellsville University President her first win, which also happened to come on her was a significant feature in the center of the field for Michael V. Carter. “They are very supportive of higher birthday. Campbellsville would reel off three more the last 20 years. education as it impacts students’ lives for the good. wins before suffering three straight losses. “We are extremely pleased to have the support of We feel honored to have their support here at the Houchens Foundation and their many corporate Campbellsville University.” Tiger men’s basketball ranks sixth in NAIA Students spend summer on Study-Abroad African Safari BY BRYAN BLAIR, Sports Information Director Colmenares, a 6’7” junior from Caracas, Venezuela, leads the way with 13.8 points per game. Marcus BY ASHLEY SIDEBOTTOM, Staff Writer Despite the loss of NAIA second team All-American Nicks, a 6’1” junior from Ellicott City, Md., is scoring Zach Allender in the pre-season, the Campbellsville 13.6 points per game and senior guard Bubba Long, Studying abroad is one of the most enjoyable and Tigers men’s basketball team is seeking its third a 5’ 10” senior from Owensboro, Ky., is averaging life-changing experiences college students can have, straight trip to the NAIA National Tournament this 11.2 points per game. as some Campbellsville students can attest. March. One of the biggest surprises for the Tigers has been The group spent last summer in Kenya participating allender, who was an NAIA All-Tournament Team the emergence of 6’0” guard Troy Harris, a junior from in academic activities and other adventures. member last year, suffered a knee injury last spring and Georgetown. He redshirted his freshman season and “The opportunity to see and experience Kenya on after undergoing surgery was released to practice and has seen limited playing time the past two years. safari was unforgettable,” said Dr. Scott Wigginton, play Oct. 26, 2007. However, in Campbellsville’s However, this season he is averaging 10.6 points per associate professor of pastoral ministries and season opening exhibition at NCAA Division I game and has been shooting more than 60 percent counseling at Campbellsville University. Western Kentucky, Allender re-injured his from the three-point line during Campbellsville’s first During the semester before the trip, the students knee in the first 32 seconds of the game ten games. spent an hour a week preparing for the cultural The students and advisors of the Kenya group were from left: Dr. and will take a medical redshirt year Besides playing at Western Kentucky, the Tigers differences they would encounter on their African Scott Wigginton, Matt Boyd, Jill Sanders, Chris Sanders, Katie Irwin, this season and return as a senior also traveled to Fayetteville, Ark. to play the Arkansas adventure. Tess Turner and Brent Hippler. in 2008-09. Razorbacks in an exhibition game Nov. 6, 2007. Adkins “The group studied various aspects of Kenyan regardless, Coach Keith believes both games provided his team some valuable culture, religion, government, geography, customs, and Johannesburg, South Africa, and on to Nairobi, Kenya. Adkins thinks the Tigers experience. history,” Wigginton said. “Taking some basic Swahili The group was able to participate in photo safaris have a tall and talented “Even though we lost those two exhibition games, lessons helped the students to have a beginner’s grasp through some of the finest game parks in East Africa, cast of players—four of they provided an opportunity for our guys to play of the primary language spoken among the 42 tribes meeting tribespeople and wildlife. whom are leading the against top level competition, unlike any that we’ll see of Kenya.” Katie Irwin of Center, Ky., one of the student team in double digit the rest of this season,” said Adkins. “Playing in those The “Study Abroad in Kenya” program, led by travelers, said, “I came back from this trip grateful for scoring. Nestor situations will only make us better down the road.” Wigginton and Chris Sanders, former assistant director all God has created.” for international education, provided five CU students Another participant, Brent Hippler of Manchester, an opportunity to travel and study in Kenya June Tenn., was amazed by the contrast in how people 14–25 and to receive academic credit. live. “That anyone could be so content with so little, “Undergraduate students were chosen from a pool for these people are some of the poorest on earth, is of applicants based on academic achievement, letters shocking to a Westerner, but not hard to believe when of recommendation, and an essay describing how this one stops to take in the beauty of Kenya,” Hippler said. academic experience would enhance their academic CU offers numerous study abroad experiences across and professional goals,” Wigginton said. the world, including programs in Spain, France, Italy, The group had a one-day layover in London, England, Australia, Mexico, Chile, Peru and the touring major landmarks. From there, they flew through Dominican Republic. January 2008 12 January 2008 13 www.campbellsville.edu Covenant Alumni named to positions in Office of Development

BY HEATHER CAMPBELL, Student News Writer of the unique qualities of her alma mater. Sharing CU alumna donates gift annuity to honor father, with alumni and friends the myriad ways they can Campbellsville University alumni Shannon Thomas, further the cause of Christian higher education at help university reach campaign goals Faun Lobb and Kaleb Chowning have been named to Campbellsville University through their annual gifts positions in the Office of Development at CU. is easy for her because she strongly believes in the Shannon Thomas Benji Kelly, Vice President of Development A Charitable Gift Annuity Thomas is the new director of alumni relations, power of a CU education. while Lobb is the new director for annual giving and Lobb will have plenty of opportunities to share a charitable gift annuity is a contract between Jacqueline Sue Nix (’63) you and Campbellsville University. You make a gift Chowning is the research and communications her enthusiasm through the annual Phone-a-thon, Benji Kelly has made a decision to honor of cash or securities in exchange for a guaranteed, coordinator. Family Weekend activities, a scholarship fund drive, the memory of her father, the fixed income each year for the rest of your life. With record enrollments the norm at and other alumni events. Rev. Thomas C. Nix, with the Campbellsville, Thomas’ main focus will be keeping Chowning’s prior work as a training coordinator donation of a charitable gift a gift annuity with CU may provide five benefits: up with CU’s increasing alumni base. “We don’t for the CU Technology Training Center prepared him A Financial want our students to disconnect from CU after annuity to establish the Thomas • You can make a considerable impact on the well for his new role as research and communications Planning Guide Nix Endowed Scholarship for future of Campbellsville University. walking across the stage and receiving their coordinator. He’ll provide assistance to campus benefit of students in the CU diplomas,” Thomas said. “My job is to keep them departments and offices in maintenance of the • You receive a charitable income tax deduction. for Alumni School of Theology. interactive.” university’s web site as well as preparing written Faun Lobb • You receive guaranteed income payments Rev. Thomas C. Nix Rev. Nix grew up in Murray Thomas understands well the dynamic of being materials and reports to support special projects and Friends of and his life was dedicated in for life. a CU alumnus. She is a two-time graduate of the and initiatives. service to the Lord’s work • You receive tax-free income. university, earning both a bachelor’s degree in Chowning, a 2001 CU alumnus, was previously Campbellsville through the Baptist church. His daughter said, • You may receive capital gains tax savings. communications and a master’s degree in social employed by Lake Cumberland Area Development “Sometimes it seemed like dad was Jesus.” science. She has also spent a good deal of time District where he served as development specialist. University after graduating from The Southern Baptist a charitable gift annuity is only one of many interacting with students as a staff member, having Theological Seminary in Louisville, he was pastor of ways to accomplish your goals and substantially served as director of the Tuggle-Morris Wellness Thomas can be reached at scthomas@campbellsville. A Supplement to churches in Fayette, Fleming, Clinton, Garrard and benefit Campbellsville University students through Center, women’s tennis coach and an instructor. edu; Lobb at [email protected]; and Woodford counties. He preceded his wife, Gladys endowed scholarship support. If you would like as an alumnus and as an admissions counselor at Chowning at [email protected]. the Campbellsvillian Parks Nix, in death at the age of 88. more information about gift opportunities as well CU since 2002, Lobb, too, has a solid understanding Rev. Nix once wrote to his congregation, “What as other possibilities, contact me at: Kaleb Chowning The Covenant Society does the future hold for us? Unlimited possibilities. Campbellsville University is a recognition society The future is as broad as our vision. Our achievements 1 University Drive Campbellsville, KY 42718 for those who make will be determined by the degree of loyalty, Chefs add expertise to CU’s dining experiences consecration and devotion to the Master. May the Phone: (270) 789-5000, ext. 5211 Campbellsville University forward spirit of the past, the challenge of the Toll Free: 1-800-264-6014 BY ANDREW STINSON, Student News Writer half of the semester working on a good [email protected] a part of their estate present, stimulate and inspire us for a grand menu rotation and new entrees to plan by including the tomorrow.” There is no obligation, of course, and all inquiries Monte Veatch and A.J. Caudill serve approximately introduce to the public. Sure favorites with university in their wills, It is in that same spirit—looking to our future are kept strictly confidential. 1,500 to 1,600 meals every day at the Winters Dining most diners are CU’s baked goods. Much of making the university a at CU—in which CU accepts his daughter’s gift in This information is not intended as specific legal Hall, and it’s a job they both feel is important and the baking is done by Mamie Nash, advice. Consult your attorney when considering any beneficiary of insurance his memory. one in which their creativity can shine. who is also employed with Pioneer. Commitments like those of Jacqueline Nix are legal matter. Veatch is director of food services with Pioneer Veatch was born in Iowa City, Iowa. policies in which critical in moving Campbellsville University toward its College Caterers Inc., while Caudill is the executive He graduated from the Culinary Institute ownership has been $50 million campaign goal. Since the inception of the chef with Pioneer. of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. with an assigned to the university, Centennial Campaign, over $1.5 million has been Caudill was born in Georgetown, Ky. He fell in associate’s degree in culinary arts. A.J. Caudill or by participating in any given in deferred gifts to the university. A Charitable love with the culinary arts as a child when he used to “We are only as good as our last of the various life-income Gift Annuity, like that established by Ms. Nix, is a help his “mamaw” cook. He attended Sullivan meal,” said Veatch. “We strive to do plans Campbellsville desirable giving option to many donors. University in Louisville, Ky. where he got his first restaurant quality food in an institutional formal training in cooking. setting, and that takes planning—and lots University has available. Meals at CU, he says, are just as much about the of it. No two days are ever alike.” Today, over 200 alumni community that surrounds the campus as the Veatch and his wife, Denise, have and friends are members May the forward spirit of the past, the challenge of the university itself. one daughter, Reece. Caudill and his of the Covenant Society. “ present, stimulate and inspire us for a grand tomorrow. “A lot of people come and eat here from the wife, April, have three daughters: If the university is part ” town,” said Caudill. “That just means that there’s a Haleigh, Emily and Kennedy. Both of your estate plan, let lot more people to impress.” wives are stay-at-home mothers. Rev. Thomas C. Nix Both Caudill and Veatch spend a lot of time every So who does the cooking at home? us know! day planning the next day’s meals. They spent the first “I do,” Veatch and Caudill agreed. Monte Veatch

January 2008 14 January 2008 15 www.campbellsville.edu Jama Watts, a 1997 graduate of CU, peruses the artwork of Homecoming exhibitor Rozy Kuriger Snider. (CU photo by André Tomaz)

Alumni and fans of the Tiger Football team and the Tiger Marching Band gathered in Finley Stadium for the Homecoming game against the University of Virginia-Wise. (CU photo by Linda Waggener)

Montie Sullivan and Barbara Munson of Louisville admire a Model T Ford during the Nicci Wilcox, a senior from Vine Grove, Ky., paints the face of Homecoming Car Show. four-year-old Emily Caudill of Campbellsville. (CU photo by (CU photo by Ashley Ashley Sidebottom) Sidebottom)

The Homecoming Queen and her court are pictured from left: Corey Evancho of Campbellsville, second runner-up; Shajuana Ditto of Brandenburg, Ky., Homecoming Queen; Juliana Brown of Antioch, Tenn., first runner-up; and Brittany Asbury of Louisville, Ky., freshman attendant. (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom) By Ashley Sidebottom, staff writer CU President Michael V. Carter waves to the crowd during the parade. First Lady Debbie Carter is at left. (CU photo by André Tomaz) The sheer number of individuals to identify in this “Guess Who?” photo may make this a difficult task. Can you name the group and the individuals in it? E-mail [email protected] or call (270) 789-5214 with your guess. The first person to guess correctly will receive a CU T-shirt.

The last Campbellsvillian’s “Guess What” featured a building on campus. Both Marilyn Mayse of Jacksonville, Fla., and Taylor County Judge-Executive Eddie Rogers of Campbellsville correctly guessed that the building is the current Student Welcome Center and Office of court photo in the June 2007 Campbellsvillian Admissions, and was formerly the “old music with the help of Scotty Clenney. Pictured from building.” Mike Crain (’71) of Lexington, Ky., left are: Ann Larimore Brumley, LeEtta Downey, knew that the building was acquired as a Jolene Thompson Lord, Curlee Harpe and boys’ dormitory around 1917. Carolyn Shephard. This photo was taken in Jolene Lord (’63) of Bowling Green, Ky., was November 1961, and can also be found in the The annual Homecoming Banquet featured impersonator Michael Kelley. Pictured here are “Soggy Bottom Boys” E.J., left, and Ed Pavy, director of campus ministries, ride as a father-son able to name all the people in the Homecoming 1962 Maple Trail without the names. Al Hardy (’57), dean of academic support, Kelley, and Dr. DeWayne Frazier (’98). (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) team in the Homecoming parade. (CU photo by Ashley Sidebottom)

January 2008 16 January 2008 17 www.campbellsville.edu COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY JOAN C. McKINNEY, EDITOR CHAPLAIN (MAJOR) RANDY EDWARDS A new ‘rear-view’ for CU ’70s (’84) is deputy division chaplain of ’ EDITOR S NOTE: YEARS OF GRADUATION OR ATTENDANCE AT JAMES A. MINGS (’79) has been named president and chief the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq. His CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY ARE DETERMINED BY THE LAST YEAR BY ASHLEY SIDEBOTTOM, staff writer executive officer of The Pipeline Group Inc., a full service, daughter, CARMAN EDWARDS, is a OF ATTENDANCE. FOR EXAMPLE (’65) IS A 1965 GRAD; (a ’65) IS damage prevention consulting organization for the pipeline freshman at Campbellsville University. SOMEONE WHO ATTENDED HIS OR HER LAST YEAR IN 1965; AND Campbellsville University alumni and friends in and hazardous materials industry. Mings holds a master of He and his wife Bobbi also have a son, (’65, M ’69) IS SOMEONE WHO GRADUATED WITH A BACHELOR’S OR Kentucky can now purchase a newly-designed license business administration degree from Robert Morris College Nathan. Address: 111 Grandview ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN 1965 AND A MASTER’S DEGREE IN 1969. plate to support CU. The new license plate went on (now University) of Pittsburgh, Pa., and three professional Circle, Columbia, S.C. 29229. E-mail: Major Edwards [email protected]. sale Jan. 2 at all county clerk’s offices. designations: Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), and Certified ’50s The license plate was designed by Mauro Cavassana, DONITA BASS MILSTEAD (’85) has been promoted to public relations specialist in the Office of University Infrastructure Preparedness Specialist (CIPS) as well as CECILE SAYRE DRUMM (’57) has retired from Lifeway in assistant vice president at National Bank of Georgia. She has Communications at CU. The design was given an membership in the American Society of Safety Engineers Miami and now lives in Texas. Address: 128 Sam randolph (ASSE). MARTHA ELAINE REYNOLDS MINGS (’80) teaches been with the bank six years and has 22 years of experience “Excellence Award” at the CASE-Kentucky Conference Road, Livingston, Texas 77351. third grade at Rowan Elementary in the Seneca Valley School in residential mortgage lending. Her current responsibilities in December 2007. System of Harmony, Pa. The couple serves in the worship include processing mortgage applications, preparing closing “I encourage everyone to buy the Campbellsville ministry at Grace Church of Harmony. They have documents, underwriting the approval of loans and handling ’60s University license plate to show off our institution, two daughters. Address: 292 Magill Road, Zelienople, Pa. post-closing responsibilities. Address: 3929 Bing Court, Hammond, Ind. 46327-3810. ANNA MARY HACK BYRDWELL (’60) and at the same time, support the general scholarship 16063-3020. E-mail: [email protected]. was presented a Distinguished fund that helps keep CU an affordable place to find CHRIS MUELLER (’86) is principal at Hart County High Cooperative Program Leadership Award your calling,” said CU President Michael V. Carter. KERRY SKINNER (’79) received his doctorate from Gordon- School. He is married to DIANNA WRIGHT MUELLER (’92) at the Kentucky Baptist Convention The new license plates cost $44 to purchase or Conwell Theological Seminary in May 2007. He has two recent who is a counselor at LeGrande Elementary School in Hart Nov. 13, 2007 for her years of leadership book releases, The Joy of Repentance and Wonderful Counselor. renew in 2008, and will cost $31 to renew in County. Three of their five children are CU alumni: RUSSELL in supporting the Cooperative Program. They are both available at www.kerryskinner.com. Address: subsequent years. Ten dollars from the sale of each WRIGHT (a ’94) lives in Lexington; JESSICA MUELLER HUNT She served 37 years in several positions 2705 Charlestowne Drive, W., Mobile, Ala., 36693. plate is returned directly to the university’s general (a ’97) lives in Bardstown, Ky.; and AMANDA MUELLER (a with Kentucky Woman’s Missionary scholarship fund. ’01) lives in Campbellsville. Address: P.O. Box 314, Union. She retired in 2004 and has Anna Byrdwell The license plate sales are also part of a “Battle Munfordville, Ky. 40204-2325. E-mail: Chris: chris.mueller@ continued her volunteer involvement ’80s of the Bumpers” competition, which challenges hart.kyschools.us. Dianna: [email protected]. for several years as WMU director for RICK HOWERTON (’81) recently had his third work published Hurstbourne Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. Address: 127 supporters of the 20 Kentucky independent colleges by Christian publishing company Serendipity House. PAM HARDY (’89, M ’99) teaches English and coaches the Blue Ridge, Louisville, Ky. 40223-3308. E-mail: anna_mary_ to outsell each other and see who can raise the most Destination: Community helps train ministers and leaders to debate team at Cookeville, Tenn., High School. She is the [email protected]. money for student scholarships. oversee effective small groups. Howerton is a national small ’ “Our new, unique license plate design will be sure daughter of J. ALVIN HARDY ( 57), dean of academic support groups trainer for Lifeway Christian Resources in Nashville. He at CU, and his wife, PEGGY McKNIGHT HARDY (’74). Address: DAN FLANAGAN (’65) has been named to the board of to stand out amongst other college and university also pastors a church plant in Spring Hill called The Bridge. 1150 E. 10th Street, Apt. J3, Cookeville, Tenn. 38501. E-mail: directors of the Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. He is a plates, and we want to be sure to give those other His wife, JULIE CLAY HOWERTON (’80), teaches middle [email protected]. full-time farmer who raises soybeans, corn and wheat on his schools a run for their money in the ‘Battle of the school math in Franklin, Tenn. Address: 708 Sir Winston Place, 400-acre farm in addition to the 100 acres he leases. He also Bumpers’ competition while raising money for our Franklin, Tenn. 37064. E-mail: [email protected]. manages six broiler houses and raises both wholesale and scholarship fund,” said Benji Kelly, vice president ’90s retail produce. Flanagan served as the deputy commissioner for development at CU. BARBARA DUVALL ALLEN (’82) is in her fourth year as for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in 1990. In 2005, ANDY WILSON (’90) is associate vice president for university Plates must be purchased from your local county substitute teacher for the fort Worth, Texas, Independent he was selected as the “Agribusiness Person of the Year.” Two School System. She teaches first and second grades in Sunday development at Tennessee Tech University. He and his wife, clerk’s office. For more information or to find contact years later, he was selected by the Soil Conservation Council School at First Baptist Church in Benbrook, Texas. She also is Ami, have two children: Emily and David. Address: 206 as “Master Conservationist of the Year.” He is married to information for your county clerk, visit www.MVL.ky. missions director for the AWANA Club. Her husband, GARY Rebecca Place, Cookeville, Tenn. 38506-5598. E-mail: GINNY FLANAGAN (’65), project director of Kentucky gov and follow the link to “License Plates” or ALLEN (’81), is a pre-press specialist at RedStone Visual [email protected]. Agriculture Heritage Center in Harrodsburg, Ky. They have two “County Clerk.” Impressions. He also developed a Web site for gospel music sons, Will and Matt, and three grandchildren: Grace, Caleb and artists nationwide at www.HeavenSound.com. He runs sound Jackson. Address: 1235 Noe Road, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. for their church services, sings in the choir and is a deacon. E-mail: Ginny: [email protected]. The couple has two children. Address: 8650 Paint Trail Court, fort Worth, Texas 76116-6854. E-mail: Barb: VON VILLIARD (’68) toured the [email protected]. Mediterranean countries in fall 2006. He’s pictured in Ephesus (present day WANDA DAVIS (’83) teaches a special needs adult Sunday Turkey) where Paul wrote to the School class at Abundant Life Assemblies of God Church in Ephesians. Ephesus was a city of marble Lebanon, Ky. She is also involved in the prayer ministry of the with a population of 250,000. Hilliard church and sings in the choir. She and her husband, Mark, is chief executive officer of an export- have been married 32 years. Address: 522 Maple St., #19, import business and condominium Lebanon, Ky. 40033. rentals. Address: P.O. Box 246, Von Villiard JOYCE ANN NEAGLE WILLIAMS (’57), left, and NAOMI SCOTT KOLB (’57) visited Independence, Ky. 41051. Campbellsville University together upon their retirement in 1992. They are entering the Student Union Building. Williams and Kolb were long-time friends, and Williams said she was broken hearted when Kolb died a few years ago. Williams said she is enjoying her retirement and was sorry she was unable to attend the 1957 reunion due to a previously planned trip.

January 2008 18 January 2008 19 www.campbellsville.edu CU wins 15 awards at CASE Kentucky on HGTV’s “That’s Clever!” Address: 895 Three Pines Road, Lebanon, Ky. 40033. E-mail: [email protected]. By Linda Waggener, assistant editor, and Bridgette Sallee, student news writer

DWAYNE ELLISON (’98) is the new assistant principal at Scott County High School in Georgetown, Ky. He started teaching at Meade County High School and has been a social studies teacher at Scott County High. Ellison has also been a football coach and track coach. He and his wife, Christina, have a daughter, riley. Address: 6345 Broadway St., Georgetown, Ky. 40324-1925. E-mail: dwayne.ellison@scott. kyschools.us.

DR. ANTHONY LEWIS MARTIN (’98) has opened a new Members of the 1997 Campbellsville University Mid-South Conference winning football team were honored at halftime of the CU football medical practice, Georgetown Internal Medicine. Address: 105 game on Oct. 27, 2007. The team won the conference championship by defeating Georgetown College 38-21 and qualified to play for the Elizabeth Jade Lane, Georgetown, Ky. 40324. first time in the NAIA football playoffs. From left are: Front row — Assistant Coach Lynn Taylor, Assistant Coach Sam Wickliffe, Head Coach Ron Finley, James Kraus, Michael Blackburn, Chris Engstrand and Assistant Coach Brad Crowe. Second row — Micah Jones, Jon McGill, STEVEN C. SMITH (’98) is working at the University of Staff members of the Offices of University Communications and Development accept the 15 CASE Bobby Thompson, Jeremy Blair, Daniel Foster, Matt McCoy, Max Chaney, Willie Boyatt, Britten McDowell and Josh Anderson. Back row — Louisville in the development and alumni office. He bought a Awards won. From left are: Ashley Sidebottom, Joan C. McKinney, Dan Hans, president of CASE-Ky.; Dan Hinshaw and Brian Wigglesworth. (CU Photo by André Tomaz) house in february 2007. Address: 6304 Ocho rios Court, Benji Kelly, Faun Lobb and Linda Waggener. Louisville, Ky. 40228. E-mail: [email protected]. Campbellsville University won 15 awards at the 2007 CASE-Kentucky annual STEVE BRIDGMON (a ’91) is the owner and lead singer of Women’s Choir and instructor of music education and music MICHAEL WILSON (’98) is the program coordinator for Firm Foundation, a full time southern gospel quartet based theory courses. Floyd is pursuing post-doctoral study in music Adanta Behavioral Health’s Therapeutic Foster Care Program meeting, competing in 22 categories against both private and public institutions out of Owensboro, Ky. They were the 2003 Quartet of the Year literacy and musicianship methodology at the Kodály COP. Address: 805 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. in the state. at the Kentucky State Fair, and their song “Something Better Pedagogical Institute in Keeskemét, Hungary during the E-mail: [email protected]. Two of the honors—CU’s overall Centennial celebration and the President’s In Mind” was on the Dove Award Ballot for Southern Gospel 2007-08 academic year. She is married to JOEY FOSTER (’93), Annual Report—were in the form of the coveted Grand awards, the highest given. Recorded Song of the Year. for more information on firm interim vice president of university advancement at Eastern The university also earned six Excellent awards and seven Merits as listed below: Foundation, visit www.firmfoundationonline.com. Address: Kentucky University. Joey is the son of JOE FOSTER, assistant ’00s 900 Peppertree #5, Owensboro, Ky. 42303. professor of business and economics at CU, and MARGIE • U.S.News Ranking Advertisement – Excellence FOSTER, assistant director of the CU Barnes & Noble University DIANNA DETTERICK (’00) is in her first year at Dagenham Park Community School in London, England. She is the deputy • Centennial Gala Invitation – Excellence MENDY MILLS (’91) is the new principal at Waco Elementary Bookstore. Address: 535 Greenridge Drive, Bowling Green, Ky. • 2005-2006 President’s Annual Report – Excellence in Madison County, Ky. She previously taught math at Eastern 42014. E-mail: [email protected]. head of the Sixth form, which is equivalent to being an • Dual Credit Series – Excellence Kentucky University’s Model Laboratory Middle School three assistant principal. The school is for students aged 16-18. She years and was principal of Lebanon Elementary School in KERMIE MacDONALD (a ’97) has taught physical education has also taught English literature and finished the requirements • CU License Plate Design – Excellence Marion County for five years. in Middletown, Pa., since 2001. He earned his master’s in this spring to attain Qualified Teacher Status in the United • A Day in the Life of CU – Excellence health education from Pennsylvania State University in 2004. Kingdom. She has traveled to Rome, Paris, Dublin, Praque, • Green County Seniors Advertisement – Merit MARK BRANHAM (’92) is vice president of financial planning He and his wife, Melissa, who he married in 2005, have a son, Amsterdam and Bilbao, Spain, while living overseas. Address: • Mass Connections Newsletter – Merit and analysis at Anchor Glass Container Corporation in Tampa, Marshall, born in May 2006. Address: 4923 Bretney Drive, 9 Marsli Court, London, Catawba, SW2 3NQ. E-mail: • Gubernatorial Forum Series – Merit Fla. Address: 524 Marina Key Lane, Clearwater, fla. 33763- Harrisburg, Pa. E-mail: [email protected]. [email protected]. • U.S.News Rankings Poster – Merit 2161. E-mail: [email protected]. • Mongolian Newscaster story – Merit CHRISTINE “C.J.” BORGER SIMPSON DALE ESTES (’00) is the new head coach of the girls softball program at Campbellsville High School. He has been teaching • Ministry in Action – Merit DeWAYNE GIBSON (’92) teaches special education and (’97) and her husband, DAVID • Chapel Dedication Story – Merit coaches football and softball at LaRue County High School. SIMPSON (’97), have moved to the last seven years in the Campbellsville system and has also His wife, ’ , teaches second Herndon, Va., for his job as the human been an assistant in baseball and middle school boys’ CARLENE LEONARD GIBSON ( 93) also, CU staff writer Ashley Sidebottom won the Newcomers Award and will grade at Abraham Lincoln Elementary in LaRue County. Gibson resources data management branch basketball as well as an assistant football coach. Address: 695 is also associate pastor of missions and youth at Oak Hill head for the Department of the Navy Stone Quarry Road, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. E-mail: dale. have her conference costs paid. Baptist Church in Sonora, Ky. The couple has three children: at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. [email protected]. Entries were made by the Office of University Communications. The works Eli, Abi and Lilli. Address: 986 Keith Road, Hodgenville, Ky. They have two daughters, Crimson produced from CU were in direct competition against Western Kentucky University, 42748. E-mail: [email protected]. and Jade. Address: 518 Dakota SCOTT BURRESS (’01) is director of choirs for the LaRue the University of Kentucky, Berea College, Transylvania University and Northern David and Christine County Schools in Hodgenville, Ky. He is serving as the state “C.J.” Simpson with Drive, Herndon, Va. 20170. E-mail: Kentucky University, among others. KIMBERLY APPLEMAN PHILLIPS (’93) is finance director for [email protected]. repertoire and standards chair for junior high school choirs for CASE-Kentucky (the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) Crimson, left, and Jade the Kentucky Chapter of the American Choral Directors CBHNP Inc., a behavorial health managed care organization. is an association that provides professionals in alumni relations, communications Association. He also serves as the 4th District choral chair for Address: 2201 Bradford Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055. CICELY MAGGARD TUTTLE (’97) is coordinator of human and development a place to grow and expand skills toward improved institutional E-mail: [email protected]. resources for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School the Kentucky Music Educators Association and is a featured soloist for the Mid-Kentucky Community Chorus at St. performance. District in Texas. She and her husband, Todd, attend Gateway Benji Kelly, vice president for development, said he was pleased with the work EVA FLOYD (’96) completed her Ph.D. Church in Southlake. Address: 8628 Beetle Nut Lane, North Catharine College in Springfield, Ky. Address: P.O. Box 1832, done by the Office of University Communications staff. in music education from the University Richland Hills, Texas 76180. E-mail: cicely.tuttle@gmail. Elizabethtown, Ky. 42702. E-mail: [email protected]. “ of Kentucky in August 2007. She was the com. These awards are significant and point out the great creativity being displayed choral director at Bullitt Central High by our staff,” he said. School in Shepherdsville, Ky. from 1997 JAMA WATTS (’97) received an honorable mention in an Besides Sidebottom, the Office of University Communications includes Joan C. to 2003 before joining the faculty at international jewelry design competition. Another piece will McKinney, director; Mauro Cavassana, public relations specialist; and Linda Waggener, Western Kentucky University in 2005. At be featured in the advertising for fire Mountain Gems, a assistant director. WKU, she is the conductor of the WKU jewelry findings supplier. In February/March 2008, she will be January 2008 20 Dr. Eva Floyd January 2008 21 www.campbellsville.edu SCOTT MILLION (’01) was promoted in the mass communication department at CU in January ERICA McCREARY (’02) and Mike to vice president of business 2008. She also recently bought her first home. She is the Blevins were married July 28, 2007 at development for LeapFrog Interactive, daughter of JOAN McKINNEY, director of university Mill Creek Baptist Church in an interactive advertising agency in communications at CU and editor of the Campbellsvillian, and Tompkinsville, Ky. She is an office Louisville, Ky. Address: 1016 Country STAN McKINNEY, assistant professor of journalism at CU. support assistant with the Cabinet for Side Trace, Louisville, Ky. 40223. E-mail: Address: 211 Taylor Ave., Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. E-mail: Health and family Services, and her smillion@leapfroginteractive com. [email protected]. husband is a family support specialist who also works for the Cabinet for Scott Million TRAVIS THOMAS (’05) has begun a new position with Cotton Erica McCreary and Health and family Services. Address: + Allen PCS in Louisville, Ky. He has passed all four sections Mike Blevins 2549 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville, WAYNE DOWNS (’03) graduated in August 2007 with his of the Certified Public Accountant examination and hopes to Ky. 42167. E-mail: [email protected]. master of divinity degree with an emphasis in theology from be a CPA soon. Address: 9354 Loch Lea Lane, Louisville, Ky. George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. 40291-1481. E-mail: [email protected]. JENNIE HALL (’03, M ’05) and Address: P.O. Box 100, Tehuacana, Texas 76686. E-mail: The CU Kentucky Educators Association – Student Program won DENNIS PAIVA, admissions counselor [email protected]. the annual float competition with their tribute to the 101st year of CASIE ANDERSON (’06) is information coordinator for the at CU since 2006, were married Aug. Campbellsville alumni recently CU. Pictured from left are Jayne Thompson; Mallory Farquhar; Administrative Office of the Courts in the Public Information 18, 2007 at Lowell Avenue Baptist enjoyed time together in the Cayman ’ is legislative secretary in the Dottie Davis, instructor and practicum coordinator; Valerie Johnson, Office in Frankfort, Ky. Address: 1045 Northwood Loop Road, Church by CHRISTY GRAVES ( 03) THE REV. JASON CASTENIR Islands. Laura and Leo Weddle, at Democratic Senate Offices in the State Capitol. She works with sister of Kimberly Mattingly; Cara Montgomery (standing); Mattingly Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342. E-mail: [email protected]. ’ . Mrs. Paiva is the discipleship ( 03) left, former advisor of the Harlequins State Senators Dorsey Ridley, Tim Shaughnessy and Ernesto with her niece Makayla Johnson sitting in front; Jessica and development minister at Living and dean of men, respectively, are Scorsone. She is the daughter of ERIC GRAVES (’94, M a Weatherford; and Amanda Filipp. (CU photo by André Tomaz) MATT COLEMAN (’06) is the worship leader of a church in Grace Church in Campbellsville. pictured with B.J. Senior (’68), and ’ , former assistant football coach at CU, and his wife, Ooltewah, Tenn. He married Jackie Coleman in June 2006. Address: 243 Keltner road, 07) Dennis and Jennie his wife, Vicki, on their November ’ . Address: 220 Tupelo Trail, Frankfort, Address: 1396 Brymer Creek road, McDonald, Tenn. 37353. Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. E-mail: TAMMY GRAVES ( 04) Hall Paiva holiday. The Weddles served as Ky. 40601. E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]. Jennie: jennie@livinggracechurch. professors at CU during the 1960s. com. Dennis: dcpaiva@campbellsville. ASHLEY R. SHOUSE (’03) graduated from Northern Kentucky JACKIE HARDY (’07) is employed in the entertainment area edu. University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law May 12, 2007. with Disney World in florida. She is the granddaughter of She has begun preparations for the Kentucky Bar Examination. J. ALVIN HARDY (’57), CU dean of academic support, and his SARAH BETH TWOMEY (’04) and Once she receives admittance to the Kentucky Bar, she will be wife, PEGGY McKNIGHT HARDY (’74). Address: 3514 Bonaire Joseph Michael (Jody) Wimsatt were a staff attorney for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass in Covington, Blvd., Apt. 2011, Kissimmee, Fla. 34741. married Sept. 8, 2007 at Caldwell Ky. She has been employed with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass as The mass communication department reunion featured from left: Chapel in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Wimsatt a paralegal since December 2004. E-mail: ashley_shouse@ Kara Presnell, assistant professor of communication/PR; Jason SARAH McKINLEY (’07) is associate admissions representative is employed at the Oldham County yahoo.com. Garrett, assistant professor of communication; instructor in at the Everest Institute campus of Corinthian College in Health Department as clinical support communication; Stan McKinney, assistant professor of journalism; Norcross, Ga. The school offers all medical programs. Address: staff. Wimsatt works at General Electric JOSH TROSPER (’03) is a third grade science and math Calen McKinney (’05); Dennis Gore (’05); Ashley Sidebottom (’07); 3320 B Country Club Village Lane, Norcross, Ga. 30092. E-mail: as a global commodity leader. Address: and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president. teacher in the Bell County School District. Address: 134 [email protected]. Sarah Twomey and 1907 Covey Trace Road, LaGrange, Ky. Wellington Drive, Middlesboro, Ky. 40965-9421. E-mail: Jody Wimsatt 40031. E-mail: sarahtwomey7@ [email protected]. MARGIE WALKER (AS ’05, BSBA ’06, M ’08) received her hotmail.com. master of business administration degree at CU Dec. 14, 2007. CRAIG McDANELL (’04) is morning producer for WYMT-TV in She is a systems program analyst in the University’s Office of HEATHER RENEE HENRY (’05) and Hazard, Ky., the CBS affiliate. He previously worked with WCPO Financial Aid. She and her husband, Troy Walker, have three Travis Todd Buchanan were married in Cincinnati, Ohio, and WAVE 3 TV in Louisville, Ky. Address: children: Natasha, Shauna and Evan. Address: 2530 Highway Jan. 13, 2007 at Living Hope Baptist 446 Main St., Hazard, Ky. 41701. E-mail: craig.mcdanell@ 566, Magnolia, Ky. E-mail: [email protected]. Church in Bowling Green, Ky. Mrs. wymtnews.com. Buchanan is employed as a nanny in Gainesville, Ga. Address: 2346 river ASHLI SCHMIDT (’04) is on staff in the Office of Bar Counsel Marriages Cliff Drive, Gainesville, Ga. 30501. for the Kentucky Bar Association at the Bar Center in Frankfort, E-mail: [email protected]. KATHY PRICE (’90) and Eddie Snow Ky. The Bar Association is an independent branch of the Heather Henry and Travis were married Jan. 27, 2007. Mrs. Snow Supreme Court of Kentucky whose purpose is to maintain a Buchanan proper discipline of the members of the Bar. Address: 522 Ann The School of Education held a reunion during the 2007 is choral director of the Cumberland JEREMIAH BURDON (’07) and DEBBIE St. #1, Frankfort, Ky. 40601. E-mail: [email protected]. Homecoming. Pictured from left are: Front row—Sharon White County High School and pianist for STOGNER (’ 07) were married July 7, (’82) of Louisville, Ky.; Suzanne Bennett (’82) of Greensburg, Ky.; Central Baptist Church. Her choir has 2007. He is the pastor of Pinkneyville YAWEN LUDDEN (M ’05) is a Ph.D. student in musicology at Debby Duda (’82) of Elizabethtown, Ky.; and Bonnie McCarty (’99) won Best of Choirs in both the Bahamas Baptist Church in Salem, Ky. She the University of Kentucky. She gave a lecture on Chinese of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Back row—Dr. Drewry Meece, retired and New York the past two years. Snow teaches math at Crittenden County music at the annual conference of CHIME (European Foundation faculty member of Campbellsville; Dr. Teresa Spurling (’70) current is regional manager for an electrical High School. Address: 1005 for Chinese Music Research) in October in Dublin, Ireland. She faculty member from Campbellsville; Joyce Butler (’78) of Crowley, Kathy Price and Eddie supply company in Crossville, Tenn. Pinckneyville Road, Salem, Ky. 42078. was also a guest professor this past summer at Shangai Normal Texas; John Voelker (’81) of Louisville; Susan Dacus (’83) of Snow Address: 231 Oakley Drive, Crossville, E-mail: [email protected]. University. Clarksville, Tenn.; Dr. Beverly Ennis (’72) current faculty member Tenn. 38555-0141. E-mail: kdp_33@ of Greensburg; and Dave Duda (’77) of Elizabethtown. (CU photo yahoo.com. Debbie Stogner and CALEN McKINNEY (’05) completed her master’s degree in by Shoko Unesaki) Jeremiah Burdon communication in December 2007 from Western Kentucky University. A reporter at the Central Kentucky News-Journal in Campbellsville, Ky., she began teaching as an adjunct professor

January 2008 22 January 2008 23 www.campbellsville.edu CU alumnus performs CHRISTOPHER CHAD FLOYD (’99) and his wife, EDITH G. OLDHAM (’44) died April 12, 2007 in Louisville after an JESSICA LANDER FLOYD (’00), announce the extended illness. She was 83. She was a retired Jefferson County Births birth of Anna Claire May 30, 2007. She was 7 teacher, having taught for more than 30 years, and was a Sunday ’ KATHLEEN BUSH-DAUGHERTY ( 93) and her at Disney World pounds and 6 ¾ ounces and 20 inches long. School teacher at Walnut Street Baptist Church and Parkland Street husband, Eddie, announce the birth of their Floyd teaches percussion in the music department Baptist Church in Louisville for many years. She was a missionary daughter, Elissabeth Marielle, May 10, BY HEATHER CAMPBELL, Student News Writer at CU. Mrs. floyd teaches elementary school to the Kentucky mountains. Oldham was the sister of THE REV. Anna Claire 2007. Bush-Daugherty is employed at the music in russell Springs, Ky. Address: 698 ROBERT OLDHAM (’47), an adjunct professor at Campbellsville Floyd Comprehensive Care Center in Lexington, Ky. Her after walking across the commencement Bridlewood Park, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. University. Other survivors include a brother, RICHARD P. OLDHAM husband is employed at Ryder Integrated Logistic stage at CU, it didn’t take long for Kathleen, E-mail: Chad: [email protected]. Jessica: jessfloyd119@ (’50) of Bowling Green, Ky., and a sister, JEANNE OLDHAM in Georgetown, Ky. Address: 2050 Lexington Rachael Hurt to find her place under the Elissabeth and yahoo.com. CAROTHERS (’47) of Central Point, Ore. The Rev. Robert Oldham Road, Versailles, Ky. 40383. E-mail: KatB465768@ bright lights of the performing stage. Eddie Daugherty can be reached at 118 Howell St., Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. aol.com. Hurt, a 2006 graduate and native of MICHELE McCOMAS (’03) announces the birth Shepherdsville, Ky., won a national talent of Caleb Michel Jan. 31, 2007. She has a VIRGINIA PRUITT OLDHAM (’48), wife of THE ’ REBECCA BALLARD COLVIN ( 93) and her competition and performed at Disney daughter, Faith Lin, 4. McComas is the manager REV. ROBERT OLDHAM (’47), an adjunct ’ husband, CHARLES COLVIN ( 94), announce World in Orlando, Fla. of Williams Lea at Squire Sanders and Dempsey. professor at Campbellsville University, died July the birth of their third child, Caleb Henderson, Overall, she took home five awards, including first Address: 7517 Hastings Point, West Chester, 7, 2007 in Campellsville. She was 80. She was Feb. 12, 2007. He was 8 pounds, 9 ounces and 21 place in the 20-30-year-old category and first place Ohio 45069. E-mail: [email protected]. employed at Mary Ann’s Hallmark in inches long. They have two other children: Tatum overall in the vocal category, Indelible Creative Group Caleb Michel Campbellsville, Ky. She was a member of and Charlie. Mrs. Colvin is project administrator McComas and Charlie, Tatum award and the Contemporary Christian Magazine award. RYAN ADAMS (’05) and his wife, KATIE Virginia Oldham Campbellsville Baptist Church where she taught for Third Rock Consultant LLC in Lexington, Ky. Faith Lin and Caleb Colvin The award that landed her a spot in the bright PENNOCK ADAMS (’03), announce the birth the J.O.Y. Sunday School class. She was a former Colvin is director of reimbursement at Central McComas lights of Disney World was Best of Show. of Elysia Hope Aug. 13, 2007. She weighed school teacher and church secretary. The Rev. Robert Oldham can Baptist Hospital in Lexington. Address: 3337 Malone Drive, ’ 5 pounds and 1 ounce. Address: 503 be reached at 118 Howell St., Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. Lexington, Ky. 40513. E-mail: [email protected]. She performed with some of Christian s top contemporary artists at the Disney World Night of Joy Homestead Drive, Nicholasville, Ky. 40356. E-mail: katiepadams@ hotmail.com. CHARLES TAYLOR CALVERT (’62) died Aug. 25, 2004. He was 66. ’ celebration Sept. 8. BRYAN CROSS ( 93) and his wife, AUDREY Calvert retired after 31 years of service with ScottForesman FERGUSON CROSS (’95), announce the birth of “Disney really treated me like a real VIP,” said Hurt. “I have never felt famous before. However, at Disney I SUSAN TOLSON CAMPBELL (M ’07) and her Textbook Publishing Co. and was previously employed in the their first child, Jada Brynn. She was born Aug. husband, Brandon, announce the birth of Franklin County Public School System as a teacher, assistant 2, 2007 and weighed 8 pounds and 15 ½ ounces. felt like I was just another performer. I had kids running up to me saying ‘Hey! You’re Rachael Hurt!’ and ‘Are you Brayden Clay July 11, 2007. He weighed 7 principal, school bus driver and football coach. He was also Mrs. Cross is a third grade teacher at Greensburg pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. employed by the Kentucky Department of Labor, where he was a Elementary School. Cross is the former assistant a celebrity?’ It was really cool.” Jada Brynn Hurt attended the Gospel Music Association (GMA) He is the grandson of CHRIS TOLSON (’07), lobbyist for Kentucky Independent Colleges. Survivors include his head coach and defensive coordinator for the director of financial aid at CU. Mrs. Campbell is wife, Martha Parrish Calvert, and two sons. Mrs. Calvert can be Cross Annual Music in the Rockies Festival in Estes Park, Colo. Brayden Clay football program at Campbellsville University. 4-H youth development extension agent for reached at 1209 Meadow Lane, Frankfort, Ky. 40601. in late July. She and her friend, Matt Hodge of Louisville, Campbell Address: 102 Fern Drive, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. E-mail: Audrey: Garrard County, and Campbell works for the U.S. Ky., a current CU student, attended the competition [email protected]. Department of Agriculture in Mercer County. FRANK STALLINGS (’82) died Sept. 5, 2007 at the Veterans together. Hodge entered five of his own original songs in Address: 3965 Bohon Road, Harrodsburg, Ky. 40330. E-mail: susan. Administration Hospital in Louisville, Ky. He is the father of ’ the songwriting competition and landed two of them in JESSICA PENISTON-WILCOXSON ( 96) and her [email protected]. KIMBERLY STALLINGS SMITH (’82) of Lawrenceburg. She can be the top 20 songs overall in the semi-final round. husband, Thomas Wilcoxson Jr., announce the reached at 119 Gatewood Ave., Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342. birth of Jolie Ann Jan. 3, 2007. The Wilcoxsons Hodge said he never would have attended the JOHN RUSSELL ROBERTSON (M ’07) and also have a daughter, Shelby Elizabeth, and a competition without the backing of Hurt. RHONDA COFFEY ROBERTSON (a ’01), DARYL HARMON (a ’88), who owned several son, James Thomas. Peniston-Wilcoxson is serving “I’d never heard of the competition until she told me announce the birth of Kinsley Reece Aug. 27, businesses at one time in Campbellsville, died James Thomas, her third year as the assistant superintendent for about it,” said Hodge. “She really pushed me to go with 2007. She was 8 pounds and 7 ounces and 21 Aug. 1, 2007 in Campbellsville. He was 51. Jolie Ann and the Trimble County Board of Education, and her and told me how much she thought I would benefit inches long. Robertson is a special education Harmon owned, over the years, Harmon Shelby Elizabeth Wilcoxson is a process control technician for Dow from such an experience. teacher at Hart Memorial Elementary School and Paneling, Aquarium World and CountrySide Real Wilcoxson Corning. Address: 110 Autumn Court, Bedford, Ky. “I couldn’t be more proud of her,” he continued. Kinsley Reece is the freshman boys basketball coach at Hart Estate & Auction Company. He was a partner in 40006. E-mail: [email protected]. “She deserves every bit of this and it was so great getting Robertson County High School. Mrs. Robertson is a social Daryl Harmon BrookStone Inc., an independent contract to listen and support her through this whole process. service worker for DCBS in Munfordville, Ky. She builder and worked for Parker-Kalon 17 years. ’ DAWN RICHARDSON STARKEY ( 97) and her She’s been such an inspiration to me.” is the daughter of JANET COFFEY, business services specialist Survivors include his wife, BETTY RHODES BENNINGFIELD husband, Dr. Ryan Starkey, announce the birth of Hurt resides in Nashville, Tenn. She said she has been with the Office of Business Services at CU. Address: 3673 Pierce HARMON, a former CU employee; a son, Derek Harmon of Hayden Lillian feb. 1, 2007. She is the great- singing since she was a child, having been around a lot of Donansburg Road, Greensburg, Ky. 42743. Campbellsville; two stepchildren, JENNIE WILLIAMS (’03) of granddaughter of DR. ROBERT S. CLARK, former music growing up. She was involved in many vocal and Lexington, Ky., and Benjamin Benningfield of Campbellsville; his vice president and academic dean at CU. Hayden instrumental ensembles while a part of the CU School of mother- and father-in-law, Bert and Lorene Rhodes of is named after her great-grandmother, LILLIAN Hayden Lillian Music, where she received her degree in church music. Campbellsville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Patricia CLARK, who taught at CU. The Starkeys have Starkey “In general, the Lord is really blessing my life right In Memoriam Wheat and David and Leslie Rhodes; aunts and uncles, Chris and recently moved to Longmont, Colo., where Ryan now,” Hurt said. “He has opened so many doors for me in Juanita Linton and Delbert and Joy King; and eight nieces. Burial has accepted the position of assistant professor at the University Nashville. I have had several meetings with record labels NORA LEE CAULK BALDOCK (’38) died Nov. 13, 2005. She was was in Brookside Cemetery. Mrs. Harmon can be reached at 185 of Colorado at Boulder. Address: 5712 Clover Basin Drive, and publishers. I don’t know if I’m going to sign 89. She was married to her college sweetheart, the late RUBEN Steeplechase Drive, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. Longmont, Colo. 80503. E-mail: [email protected]. ’ anything in near future but it is definitely a possibility.” BALDOCK ( 38). She was a lifelong member of Campbellsville Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Caulk Hardware and To learn more about Hurt and obtain booking JOHN L. MAYES (’98) and his wife, Alicia, announce the birth of retired from Citizens Bank & Trust as head bookkeeper. She is CORRECTION: In the spring issue of Tiger Tracks, the names of information, visit www.myspace.com/rachaelhurtband, a daughter, Kae Landyn, June 8, 2007. They have another daughter, survived by a daughter and son-in-law, BEVERLY ELZY (a ’64), Penny Cash Nalley’s parents were omitted from her obituary. She contact her by e-mail at [email protected] or by Elyse Anne. Mays is a pharmaceutical sales representative with and ROBERT ELZY (’67). Mr. and Mrs. Elzy can be reached at 1303 was the daughter of Wanda Perkins of Lebanon and Paul Cash Jr. GlaxoSmithKline. Address: 2740 flintlock Drive, Henderson, Ky. mail at 1422 Moores Court, Brentwood, Tenn. 37027. Bambridge Lane, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. of Mannsville, Ky. 42420-2221. January 2008 24 January 2008 25 www.campbellsville.edu In her own words… Alumni Spotlight -- Interview with Lynne Pendygraft (’96) BY LINDA WAGGENER, Assistant Editor Scrapbook is a compilation of various items in the life BY JOAN C. McKINNEY, EDITOR of Campbellsville University’s alumni and friends. Here are a few pictures of recent events. Name:

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What did winning the “40 Under 40” honor mean to you?

Lynne Pendygraft (’96) was recently The Girondees reunited to play at Homecoming. named to “Business First” magazine’s Members include Ron Alsup, Tony Roberts, Rick “40 Under 40” elite group of leaders The Golden Heritage Club reunion included from left: Front row—Dr. Michael Alsup and Doug Roberts. (CU photo by Linda in Louisville. V. Carter, president; Evelyn Matherly, Frona Billeter, Dell Wade, J. Alvin Hardy, Waggener) Jean Ann Case and Benji Kelly, vice president for development. Second row Pendygraft, a senior specialist in You are successful because —Evelyn Crooke, Robert Richardson, Sylvia O’Neal Richardson, Pat Durham, marketing and public relations at Clark Malinda Smith and Shirley Lawson. Third row—Wilma Moberly, Charles Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Moberly, Patricia Keen and Paul C. Lawson. Fourth row—Jim McKinley, Ind., answered questions “in her Betty McKinley and Ruth Mardis Graham. Back row—Lanny Parrott, Ronald own words.” Wilburn, Henry Smalling and Bennie Keen. (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney) Wayne Livesay of Campbellsville looks through old yearbooks during the 1957 graduates breakfast at Homecoming Oct. 5, 2007. If I weren’t in my current position, I’d be (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney)

Vera Louise Hash Krznarich, left, and Mina L. Hash Hedgespeth, For fun, I sisters from Campbellsville, looked for their sister Nina Hash Stiles’ name in the Ransdell Chapel. Stiles donated the coat closet in the foyer. The three are the children of Where do you volunteer your time? McKinley and Mayme Hash. (CU photo by Linda Waggener)

The Thompson sisters, all graduates of CU, attended the Ransdell Chapel dedication in April 2007 with their The Campbellsville University School of Theology held a Homecoming reunion on a houseboat mother. In the picture are June cruising Green River Lake. From left are: Front row—Auburn Wigginton, Caleb Wigginton, Hope Thompson Wegginton (’73), left, Gwinn Wigginton, Daniela Johnston, Peter Hurtgen, C.J. Borger Simpson, David Simpson, Lauren Thompson Hahn (’70), right, and Jolene Before I die, I Walters Anderson, Ashley Davis Linne and Aaron Linne. Second row—Pam Hurtgen, Elizabeth Thompson Lord (’63) in back, with their Wigginton, Angie Pace, Starr Greear Stotler, Ryan Stotler, Laura Hatfield and Jonathan mother, Devola Thompson, on the steps Anderson. Back row—Dr. John Hurtgen, Jonathan D. Gaby, Rusty Watkins, Megan Watkins, of the newly-completed chapel. Renee Carrier, Carity Powell, Josh Houk, John D. Blair, Dr. Scott Wigginton and Skip Alexander. (CU photo by Linda Waggener) (Mel Menshouse hidden in back by choice). (CU photo by Linda Waggener)

January 2008 26 January 2008 27 www.campbellsville.edu J.B. Crawley, left, gets a hug from Sharon Morris Lee (’95) at a dinner honoring Crawley, who received an honorary doctorate of public service during CU’s first fall commencement Dec. 14, 2007. (CU photo by Joan C. McKinney)