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news and stories from southwestern college Contents Vol. 55 | No. 4 | WINTer 2015 3 | TOP OF THE NEWS from the Pleas-Bailey transitions to new role; inauguration date set; recognition for Stacy Sparks Dear friends, musicians. The natural sciences division is gauging and 4 | NEWS responding to employment predictions by rolling out A couple of days ago I was Alumni produce Christmas a new health science major, and Professional Studies treated to my first experience album; new health science certification programs are responding to the need for of a real Kansas wind. Oh, major; PS certification courses additional credentials for working adults. we’d seen breezes since we 5 | MUSICAL INTERLUDE moved to Winfield in mid- In this issue you will find these and other stories of Music department looks to summer but this was different. how SC is responding to the needs of its students, rebuild reputation with new Gold and red leaves swirled off the trees and kicked the strengths of its alumni, and the dedication of its faculty, programs across the parking lot. Depending on whether I was faculty and administrators. As you read through this walking east or west, I either moved ahead easily or issue I hope that you see what I am seeing: a college practically marched in place. community taking advantage of every opportunity; facing every challenge; marching forward, always It reminds me of what I’m seeing around me at forward, steadfastly, with joy and dedication. Southwestern. Our students, faculty, and staff are taking advantage of the winds of change by moving Best regards, forward.

In the music department, for example, we’re picking up momentum with a new perspective that emphasizes Brad Andrews, President a student-centered approach to a new generation of 6-7 | 2015 HOMECOMING 8-11 | ALUMNI NOTES Photos of Class of 1965, Homecoming award winners, Natural Sciences Hall of Fame It is a new day at SC! President for keeping students at Southwestern and helping them inductees Andrews has asked me to assume reach their potential. My ultimate goal is for every SC a new job responsibility at the student to graduate from the college with a solid GPA college. After a quick prayer and headed towards a bright future. about change, I wholeheartedly But this is an awesome opportunity to assume a newly- agreed, even before the president created position that utilizes my unique skills and could explain the details. I abilities in a new strategic way for the college. My years believe in the Builder spirit and the mission and

WINTER 2015 of experience and enthusiasm for college students will purpose of THIS college. I am excited about President help students be the best they can be. It is an exciting Andrews’s strategic direction for the college so, after NEWS AND STORIES FROM SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE new chapter in my life just as it is an awesome new more than two decades in the same office suite, I am period at the college. packing up and moving into a new office in the lower level of Christy Administration Building. I am now the vice president for retention and student success.

Some people have asked “Isn’t that what you do already?” Well, yes, dpb is all about retention and Dawn Pleas-Bailey, Vice President for Retention student success. I have always focused on finding ways and Student Success

Southwestern College President Board of Trustees Bradley J Andrews David E. Smith, chair; Cheryl E. Gleason, vice chair; Eric J. Kurtz, secretary; Warren D. Andreas, Phyllis J. Bigler, Vicki The Southwesterner Bond, Stanley A. Bowling, Courtney J. Brown, Steven Nothing says Homecoming like Sara Severance Weinert, editor; Susan Burdick, graphic smiles and a hug from the Jinx. designer; Charles Osen ’94, news bureau/communications Cauble, Marilyn A. Corbin, James L. Fishback, Rozia McK- Perfect weather and large crowds assistant, Terry Quiett ’94, Web producer; Kenna Corley ’08, inney Foster, R. Patrick Gaughan, Scott C. Hecht, Chris- made the annual October gathering social media coordinator; Susan Lowe ’95, director of alumni topher L. Holt, Scott J. Jones, Rodney C. Kreie, C. Michael one of the best in memory. See more programs; Holly Peterson, alumni notes coordinator. Lennen, Michael D. Lewis, Arlie Lohrding, Linda Loud- pictures on pages 6 and 7. Published quarterly by Southwestern College, 100 College erback, Florence Metcalf, Joshua G. Moore, Michael Kim SECOND COVER St., Winfield, KS 67156-2499. Periodicals postage paid Moore, David A. Muttiah, Bradley J. Newell, F. David Peck, Travis and Claire (Myers) Hastings at Winfield, KS, and additional mailing office. James L. Richardson, Cynthia K. Rios, Donald Sherman, ’03 ’04 were among worship outreach USPS #0612-560. Rod N. Strohl, William Tisdale, Thomas Wallrabenstein, alumni who recorded a Christmas Postmaster: Send address changes to The Southwesterner, Ronald P. Williams. album and performed at the 2015 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156-2499. Emeritus Trustees: Craig L. Anderson, Kelly B. Bender, Homecoming all-class dinner. See the Communicate with The Southwesterner: Grace M. Brooks, William D. Brooks, George M. Cole, story on page 4. E-mail: [email protected] Keith M. Dial, Larry D. Eason, Yvette Ehrlich, A.J. (Jack) Write to: Sara Weinert Focht, Margaret L. Gilger, Sue A. Hale, Ronald W. Holt, Photos in The Southwesterner are Southwestern College Robert P. Jewell, Richard H. Leftwich, Allan J. Lundeen, by Terry Quiett ’94, Charles 100 College St., Winfield, KS 67156‑2499 Osen ’94, Kenna Corley ’08, Kylie H. Leon Mattocks, Steve A. McSpadden, Michael T. Met- Stamper ’18, Susan Burdick, and calf, Albert F. Mutti, David C. Parsons, Candace J. Pettey, Tyler Gaskill unless otherwise Check us out on the web James R. Reed, Kelly J. Rundell, Brilla Highfill Scott, Wil- indicated. Stories are by Sara liam T. Seyb, John T. Smith. Severance Weinert Honorary Trustee: Bruce P. Blake. Pleas-Bailey transitions to student success role

awn Pleas-Bailey has been success,” says President Brad An- minority urban middle school stu- She will be responsible for the named vice president for drews. “Dawn’s experience in student dents in the Wichita, Tulsa, Okla- 1st Class (Center for Learning and D retention and student success life, combined with her academic homa, and Dallas/Fort Worth areas. Student Success), which provides at Southwestern College. A long-time credentials, will be invaluable as we She received the Good Apple academic support programs and other administrator at the college, Pleas- look to step up our efforts in keeping Award from the Wichita USD 259, services. All programs in the center Bailey had been vice president for our students here, facilitating their the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are provided at no cost to students. student life and special assistant to the success, and moving them through to Corporate Diversity Award from the Professional staff members work with president for community outreach. graduation.” W.G. Williams Foundation, and the faculty and student mentor-tutors to Dan Falk will become the top stu- Pleas-Bailey has been at South- Buddy and Ethel Carruth Sustained monitor when student academic prog- dent life administrator, continuing his western since 1994, when she joined Leadership Award from the Univer- ress is not optimal. duties as dean of students and associate the staff as assistant dean of students. sity of Pennsylvania Graduate School In addition to the academic sup- vice president for student life. She was promoted to vice president of Education. port, the center is responsible for “We place a lot of emphasis on for student life and dean of students Pleas-Bailey received her bachelor’s career services, undeclared major recruiting students to Southwestern, in 2000, and transitioned to her most degree from North Central Col- advising, and weekly success-related and, to a person, this academic com- recent previous post in 2007. lege, a master’s degree from Newman support seminars. munity cares a great deal about each She led the president’s initiative University, and an Ed.D. from the For more information, contact 1st one. We see an opportunity to accel- that reached out to low-socioeco- University of Pennsylvania Graduate Class at sckans.edu/1stclass. erate our efforts in the area of student nomic, first generation, and ethnic School of Education.

Stacy Sparks inducted into College SAVE the DATE Media Association Hall of Fame tacy Sparks’s job is teaching Southwestern college journalism. Her gift, though, is S preparing journalism students for life. On Oct. 31, Sparks was inducted into the John A. Boyd Hall of Fame as part of ACP/CMA’s National College Media Convention. inauguration of Bradley J Andrews The John A. Boyd Hall of Fame Award is the most prestigious honor given by the College Media Associa- APril 14, 2016 tion (CMA), recognizing longtime members whose dedication, commit- Dr. Bradley J Andrews will be inaugurated as the 19th president of ment, and sacrifice have contributed Stacy Sparks and Monica Springer ’08 during Southwestern College on April 14, 2016. The formal inauguration ceremony to the betterment and value of student the 2014 Kansas Collegiate Media Conference. will be at 4 p.m. in Richardson Performing Arts Center and will be media programs of both their campus- the highlight of the annual Founders Day celebration. es and the nation. It also recognizes media industry as a whole,” said Rach- the contributions of members who ele Kanigel, CMA president. “She has have devoted extensive and varied been a committed volunteer of both Other highlights include: service to CMA on committees, the CMA and of Kansas Collegiate Media. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 board of directors and other leadership Her students are lucky to have her, and 11 a.m. | Inauguration Chapel, Richardson Performing Arts Center roles and who have presented insight- we are equally lucky to have benefited Thursday, April 14, 2016 ful, relevant and well-prepared pro- from her expertise.” 10 a.m. | Tree planting and dedication of paver at Cole Mound Plaza grams and sessions. Those considered Sparks is an excellent teacher of 4 p.m. | Inauguration, Richardson Performing Arts Center for this award must have contributed journalism, Springer adds, but her em- to college journalism education for 20 phasis on intangible qualities are what Friday, April 15, 2016 years or more while being an active set her apart. Noon to 1 p.m. | Reception and photo exhibit by Trisha Andrews, member of CMA. “She taught me many things,” first lady of Southwestern College. An associate professor of journalism Springer wrote in a letter nominating Saturday, April 16, 2016 and program coordinator for con- Stacy for the hall of fame. “Deadlines 8 p.m. | John McCutcheon concert, Richardson Performing Arts Center vergent journalism at Southwestern are important. It’s okay to speak up College, Sparks has advised magazines, and question authority. Check every- Sunday, April 17, 2016 student newspapers, and yearbooks thing. And when you make a mistake, 3 p.m. | A Cappella Choir Concert since 1988 and has taught at South- own up to it, apologize and move on.” western College since 2006. In addi- And while Sparks is a tough teacher For more information on inaugural events, please contact Jessica Falk, tion to being on the advising team for in the classroom (with no leeway for director of camps and conferences, at [email protected]. UpdateSC she is the faculty adviser to missing deadlines), Springer remem- The Collegian student newspaper and bers the post-deadline congratulations Moundbuilder yearbook. Sparks is an as well – featuring Stacy standing on award-winning photographer and has her head. shown her work in Kansas, Oklahoma, “She has never said an unkind Texas, and Alabama. word to me,” Monica added. “She Sparks was Monica Springer’s listens. She gives advice when I need Do you know a journalism teacher both at Dodge City to hear it, even if it’s hard to hear. She potential athletic director? Community College and at South- always wants better for her students, western College. including myself. A search is currently underway to fill the athletic director “To say that she’s changed my life “I hope that, one day, I can affect post at Southwestern College, a full-time position is a massive understatement. She’s the someone’s life as much as she affected reporting to the president. Review of applications will reason I have a college degree and a mine.” begin in January and the successful candidate will be career,” Springer says. expected to be on the job by June 1. For more information “Stacy is not only a dedicated ad- Stacy Sparks is program director for SC’s or to refer a potential candidate, see sckans.edu/ viser and professor to her students, but convergent journalism students. Much of their athleticdirector. also a tireless advocate for the college work can be found online at SCUpdate.org.

| winter 2015 3 Live Christmas album reunites Builder musicians n album of Christmas music son) Cooper ’05, Josh Melcher ’06, year, is designed for middle school multitrack live recording.” that was at least a dozen years Isaac Chua ’11, Tiffany Rea ’13, and and high school students who want to The new recording capabilities A in the making is available this Stephen Butler ’97/’11. Additional develop musically and spiritually as they give promise for years to come – Rude year and should have a special appeal resources were brought in includ- look to being worship leaders in their says this company of friends is already to friends of Southwestern College. ing Wichita drummer Lucas Whippo churches. Rude was one of the co- talking about its next live project, a In the Company of Friends was and a professional producer who had founders of the camp, and says it was the compilation of lullabies. released Oct. 16, but its roots go back worked with Travis on previous proj- perfect time to record the live album. “Several alumni who weren’t part to the Worship Outreach teams of the ects. “All of the musicians on the album of this project have expressed inter- early century. That’s when a group of Travis (who was working in are also worship leaders in their own est in being involved with the next Moundbuilders first began making Colorado at the time) flew in to churches, so in addition to being able one,” he says. “We try to keep alumni music together and became friends Winfield in April for a day of work- to come together for the album, these plugged in and connected. Our inter- through their work on various worship ing with Rude, listening, singing, alumni also served as counselors for est is to help alumni connect, dream, teams. Travis Hastings ’03 was one of and discussing which songs might fit Amp It Up camp,” Rude explains. and continue in their art.” this group of friends. on the album. In “We received In the Company of Friends is avail- “About three years ago we started the end 16 were funding from able at online retailers such as iTunes, having conversations with alumni of chosen, a mixture the Institute for Amazon, and CDbaby.com. Physical the worship outreach program, most of traditional and Discipleship and CDs cost $15 per copy, but bulk pur- often with Travis, about making an original pieces this allowed us to chasing discounts are available from album,” explains Martin Rude, direc- that Rude de- upgrade Rich- BeADisciple.com/store. Groups inter- tor of worship outreach. “At that point scribes as “an ardson Perform- ested in selling the CD as a fundraising the timing of the project didn’t gel honest, fair mix” ing Arts Center activity may inquire to Miranda Jones with everything that was happening capturing the joy with capacity for at [email protected]. on campus, but this year it seemed to of the season. make sense.” The singers and Hastings and Rude assembled a instrumental- group of musicians that span the past ists began working on arranging and decade – in addition to Travis and practicing their own parts, then a Claire (Myers) ’04 Hastings, they week before Amp It Up camp in early included Daniel and Sarah (Melcher) June, all arrived in Winfield. Miller ’00 ’02, Monica (Morri- Amp It Up Camp, now in its third

New health science major gives intentionality to career courses Live production of the worship outreach alumni Christmas album led to substantial improvements in anew health science ma- possibilities that exist for careers in the Richardson Performing Arts Center’s multi-track recording equipment. jor intended to better pre- medical field,” Ross adds. A pare students for careers in A senior capstone course also will health-related fields will be available allow the students to do study and at Southwestern College in the fall of present research studies in medical PS certificate preps 2016. The new major was developed science, and credit will be granted for so that students can be more intention- internships and career-related experi- on-ground and online al as they build their undergraduate ences in the health sciences. The Southwestern College Center for Corporate Learning (CCL) has transcripts, says Patrick Ross, chair of Research conducted before the ma- begun offering a variety of self-paced online and facilitator-led on- the Division of Natural Sciences. jor was proposed included contacting ground certification preparatory courses for industry professionals. In addition to the core of introduc- admission boards for various profes- The CCL is staffed by experienced, accomplished industry trainers who tory material that all science majors sional schools to see how an applica- hold credentials including industry certification and advanced degrees. take (courses in fields such as biology, tion of a student with a health science Its customized training and talent development programs are designed chemistry, physics and statistics) the degree might be received. specifically for the needs of area businesses and organizations. health science majors will choose five “The admission boards didn’t care advanced science electives. Selection of about the name of the degree, they Launched in the summer, CCL offered its first on-ground these electives will be tailored to the cared about which courses the student PHR/SPHR certification preparatory course in the fall with another career the student envisions. had taken,” Ross says. “We also talked set to begin on Feb. 6, 2016. “For example, a student who in- to scientists in hiring positions at Course registration and a full course schedule can be found tends to go into physical therapy will companies such as Hospira and Amgen online at ccl.sckans.edu need to take additional psychology and to see if this degree was going to be child psychology courses; someone looked down on, and their reactions Next on-ground course offering: looking toward medical school will were either that it wouldn’t matter or PHR/SPHR certification prep course running need biochemistry and sociology; a it that it would benefit the student.” Saturdays Feb. 6 – April 30, 2016, veterinary student would need to have This degree, in combination with at the East Wichita Professional Studies Center. taken microbiology,” Ross explains. Southwestern’s traditionally strong “Of course, they’re free to take as science program and extra-curricular Current self-paced online certification prep courses offered: many of these advanced courses as they activities that include a robust Pre- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green & Black Belt) want, but five is a reasonable number Health Professionals Club, should give Project Management Professional (PMP) for a major.” SC a unique position in recruiting Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv8) In addition, health science ma- new students, Ross says – “we believe jors will be required to take a first- this has the potential to become the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) year seminar titled “Introduction to biggest major in our division because CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401) Careers in the Health Sciences” that so many students are interested in ITIL Foundation will meet once a week and call on some aspect of medicine.” Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-462) members of medical professions to talk For more information on the new about their jobs. health science major, contact Patrick For more information visit online at ccl.sckans.edu or “Some students know that they Ross, [email protected], or contact us by email at [email protected] could be a doctor or a nurse, but the Office of Admission, scadmit@ they’re not aware of the many, many sckans.edu.

4 WINTER 2015 | pb at SC music programs u e on future Stephen Butler, assistant professor and the college's pianist “All of the faculty are so willing n Oct. 13, more than 1,100 People’s Theatre production that to explore all styles of music with the students from 14 high school introduced Southwestern to a lot of students,” Shook says. “Stephen espe- marched onto the field of those participants who are prospec- cially helps with this in that the music Jantz Stadium, competing in tive students.” majors learn theory concepts through the second annual Mound of Sound music to which they relate.” O Amber Peterson, director of strings marching band competition. The group All remain active in academia, “Amber is a master of alignment included two bands from Oklahoma Shook adds, and are authors of profes- and assessment, and keeping the (Enid High School won the grand sional publications and presentations at department in line with accredit- champion trophy) and a wide variety national conferences. ing regulations. As the director of of band sizes, from 5A Liberal to 1A And all are enthusiastic and in- the South Kansas Symphony and the Dexter. Some Winfield community novative. Southwestern College Youth Sympho- members and band parents sat in the “They all think so far ahead,” ny, she’s quiet and efficient, and has a stands all day to watch the competition. Shook says. “There’s no last-minute very high work ethic.” decision-making. They have plans and they think ideas through.”

music faculty, and counselors. The number of Southwestern College students involved in music now includes 81 individuals who, if counting by participation, are in 267 musical spots. Enrollments this year are on the upswing. Just before summer ended a large So what is the source of this de- crowd attended a concert by the partmental resurgence in a time when Jeremy Kirk, director of bands Southwestern College Choral Union, higher education in general is strug- “Jeremy has experience in both a group composed of SC students and gling to attract students? high school and community col- community members. This concert Timothy Shook, chair of the Divi- lege teaching, and he has a true heart featured women singers although the sion of Performing Arts, points to a for what students are learning, what So what is in the future for South- Choral Union is a mixed group during new and energetic group of faculty they’re experiencing. I try to keep cur- western’s music program? Shook has the academic year. who are both innovating and build- rent with new methods but these facul- set a goal of returning to SC’s former Now in its ninth year, the Cole ing on programs that had been started ty, especially Jeremy, really live it, and distinguished reputation as a top Family Summer Music Festival is tak- by previous faculty members. Each of that’s allowing our music ed students music school. ing its place among regional young these initiatives and programs is aimed to be prepared for the 21st century “Southwestern has more of its musicians as a favored commitment. at a single goal—to build a student- classroom.” Kirk founded the African graduates (seven) in the Kansas Music With four emphasis areas (choir, or- centered education for the next gen- Drum Circle, and his compositions for Educators Hall of Fame than any other chestra, piano, band) the camp gives eration of musicians. percussion are regularly published. school – more than KU, more than K- participants opportunity to explore “Southwestern’s niche is that it’s State, more than WSU,” he points out. topics such as African drum and dance, a place where students can explore “That’s where I’m looking – what can jazz improv, and music technology. SC and grow while they learn a sense of we do? Where can we look? How can students work alongside professional service,” Shook says. “The art is im- we rebuild it? Those graduates who musicians as apprentice conductors, portant, but really, it’s more about the have gone out there in the past decades person than it is about the music.” have made SC and music go together. He points to the music faculty as The alumni are sensing energy, and the foundation of the department’s we all hear the excitement.” resurgence: Then he grins. “Two years ago Jeremy had four Brian Winnie, director of choral activities band students, and now we have 20. “Besides being a wonderful musi- When we get 30 or 40 in band, who cian, Brian is a master at drawing knows? Maybe we’ll have the only people together,” Shook says. “He’s marching band in the KCAC.” becoming important in the Wichita musical scene – he directed a Young

| winter 2015 5 2015 Homecoming

In this era of instant communication Builders love to connect electronically, but there’s nothing like old- fashioned face-to-face moments for true connection. 2015 Homecoming provided those moments for hundreds of alumni who traveled back to Winfield for a football win over Bethany, lunch at Burger Station, and a sunny parade. For full coverage see photo albums online at sckans.edu/homecoming

6 WINTER 2015 | | winter 2015 7 Alumni Notes

1950s recognition of his outstanding contri- United Methodist Health Ministry tion for diversity and humanity and to Rev. Wayne and Shirley (Reed) butions and dedicated service for WJFF Fund, has been honored with the Don- promote tolerance and understanding of Kenyon ’58 ’58 of Arlington, Texas, Radio Catskills. During the same ald A. Wilson Visionary Award. The other cultures, people, and ideas. celebrated their 59th wedding anniver- weekend, Glenn received a New York Kansas Hospital Association established State Assembly Citation recognition this award to recognize individuals Melody (Kennedy) Milbrandt sary and Shirley’s 80th birthday in ’72 received the 2015 National Art September 2015. Their six children for his commitment to WJFF and his who have made an outstanding, inno- community. He has been a longtime vative contribution to health care de- Educator of the Year award at the – who came from Maryland, Ohio, NAEA National Convention March Indiana, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas fixture in the Jeffersonville, N.Y., area, livery, health care financing, or other spending many years as a music educa- initiatives that improve the health and 26-28, 2015. The prestigious award, – were able to stay for a four-day visit. determined through a peer review of Several of their 17 grandchildren also tor and having an impact on thousands clinical outcomes of their community. of students. Glenn is one of the sta- The Donald A. Wilson Visionary nominations, recognizes the exemplary were in attendance. The Kenyons’ contributions, service, and achieve- oldest child (Pat), and their youngest tion’s longest-serving volunteers and is Award provides KHA members the believed to have been the first voice on opportunity to recognize individuals ments of one outstanding NAEA child (Leti), had never met. Pat was member. Melody is currently a profes- married before the family went to the airwaves when WJFF first went on who have truly been agents for change the air in February 1990. His long- in the hospital industry. Kim received sor of art education at Georgia State Ecuador as missionaries so she did not University, Atlanta. go along, and Leti joined the family standing program, “Sunday Brunch,” this recognition because of his vision- when she was three days old after they continues weekly on Radio Catskills. ary and innovative support for access to Chris L. Beckley ’74 recently gradu- health care in Kansas. arrived in Ecuador. Ralph and Carole (Lee) Malin ’64 ated from an options training education program after passing the final 1960s ’67 celebrated their 50th wedding anni- Don and Margaret Anderson ’72 versary with a reception for family and celebrated their 60th wedding an- board review. The certificate is from Joan (Broadie) Feldmeier ’63, friends on June 28, 2015, in Newton. niversary on Sept. 10, 2015. Don was optionsAnimal which provides ac- Jane (Broadie) Wilson ’63, and professor of psychology at SC and credited investor education curriculum Eileen Broadie ’67 have released 1970s Margaret taught second grade and was offered through Hudu University with their fourth CD. Tribute to the Greatest Ron Harnden ’70, of the law firm a reading specialist for USD 465. regional accreditation provided through Generation is a composite of songs from Triplett Woolf & Garretson LLC, was AdvancedEd. For Chris, this has been the World War II era. Highlighted are honored with the top recognition for Honorable C. Darnell Jones ’72, a 2½-year project to reach the goal of songs such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle real estate law as selected in the Wichita distinguished jurist and U.S. District becoming a certified options trader, all Boy,” “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Chat- Business Journal list of 2015 Best Law- Judge for the Eastern District of Penn- while working full time. He will con- tanooga Choo Choo,” “Blue Skies,” yers. The lawyers were chosen as the sylvania, presented Rogers State Uni- tinue in his options trading career with and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” best in their practice areas by the Best versity’s Maurice Meyer Distinguished this official certification. accompanied by piano, string bass and Endowed Lecture on Friday, Oct. 30, Lawyers national organization. The Jennie (Taylor) O’Dell ’79 teaches percussion. “These were such fun to selection process uses the results 2015. His remarks were titled “Diver- sing and record!” says Joan. Samplers sity Then and Now: What Have We French, levels 1, 2, and 3, in Enid, of surveys of their peers. Ron and Okla. In May 2016, she will lead a may be heard on the www.broadiesist- other recipients were honored at a Learned?” This lectureship is held an- ers.com website. nually to honor the legacy of the Meyer group of students and parents on a banquet at the Hyatt Regency in tour of Paris, France, and the French Wichita in September 2015. family and the life of an American who Glenn Wooddell ’63 was recently died defending freedom and democ- Riviera. Her son, Drake, is a high honored with a certificate of merit in Kim Moore ’71, president of the racy. The goal is to foster an apprecia- school senior and will go on the tour with her. 1980s Charles Golladay ’80 has accepted a position as deaf educator at Curtis Middle School in Wichita. He also does some itinerant work at Caldwell Elementary School.

Jalynn (Matthews) Nolte ’81 is the new special education teacher at Bee- son Elementary School in Dodge City. Her husband, Jerre Nolte ’80, has accepted an appointment at the Dodge City First United Methodist Church.

Brenda Butters ’82 recently joined CornerBank in Winfield as vice president of asset management.

Lucinda (Torres) Crenshaw ’85, a seventh-grade science teacher at West Middle School in Lawrence, was named a Region 2 finalist for the 2016 Kansas Teacher of the Year award during a September ceremony in Topeka. She has 30 years of teaching experience and is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. She also is a former president of the Lawrence Class of 1965 Education Association (1997). Don Himpel ’85 and Bill McAleer were married on Sept. 19, 2015. They Front row, left to right: Marian (Richards) Stubbs, Kay Harris, Ann (Hefner) Bowman, Carolyn (Warren) Harrison, Judy (Marvel) Barrett, Wendell Smith, Sandi Stout. are at home in Madison, Wisc.

SECOND row: Shelley (Shaffer) Hopkins, Gloria (Benfield) Jones-Wolf, Evelyn (McCormack) Hendrickson. Greg Stinson ’87 placed first in his

THIRD row: Orville Barrett, Rita (Magnuson) Kunkel, Barbara (Blackburn) Hays, Rachel (York) Kumpf. division in the INT Regional Waterski Competition Tournament in Florence, FOURTH row: Murl Webster, Gene Gruver, Bill Seyb, Ron Daerr, Howard Babb, Fred Hopkins, Steve Kaufman, Jim Scott, Bill Brazil. Ala., on Sept. 12, 2015.

8 WINTER 2015 | since she is still competing in track for the Kansas State Department of Educa- Mary Lou Martin ’60: First Lady 1988-98 Southwestern. This was Cassie’s first tion and recognizes first-year teachers race in over a year, due to an injury, for excellent teaching in elementary Mary Lou (Bauer) Martin ’60, a leader on campus and Conner’s first race in five months. and secondary classrooms. Tyler is also not only during her own college years but as First The couple was married on May 29, a Great Bend High School assistant Lady of Southwestern College from 1988-98, died 2015, and are glad to be back racing! basketball and football coach. Sept. 8, 2015. She was 78. She was a warm and gracious presence beside her husband, President Anna (Baker) Foster ’12, Hinkle Taylor Fogle ’15 was recently Carl Martin, during his tenures as chaplain and Law Firm human resource manager, awarded a Customer Service Award by as president. A musician and artist, she founded was recognized by the Wichita Busi- the Winfield Area Chamber of Com- the Walnut Valley Youth Choir and directed that ness Journal as a 2015 HR Professional merce for her outstanding job as the choir from 1991 to 1998, and was an elementary Honoree. front desk attendant at Best Western music teacher inducted into the SC Educators Hall Plus Patterson Parkway. RJ Schnack ’12 and Kaley Rodri- of Fame in 2006. Survivors include her husband, Carl; a son, Andrew and guez ’13 married Oct. 10, 2015, in Montana Rickey ’15 has been ac- wife Janell; a daughter, Megann Kennedy and husband Dale; and four an outdoor ceremony at Southwestern cepted into Oklahoma University grandchildren. Memory funds include one at Southwestern College. College. They are now residing in College of Pharmacy for the Doctor of Hays, where RJ is a residential direc- Pharmacy program. tor at Fort Hays State University and bers. The opera was performed in 1990s Kaley is a special education teacher for Louise Kavanagh ’15 of Belfast, Houston in September. Plans are un- Northern Ireland, has been named Michael Wilmoth ’90 completed the grades K-1 at Roosevelt Elementary. derway to have a future event at NASA Study USA Student of the Year. (See James Madison Fellowship Founda- and have the music transmitted to the David Bates ’14 has joined the staff photo below) Louise was among 66 tion Fellowship in October 2015. In International Space Station. at Sharp Realty in Augusta, Kan., as students from Northern Ireland to suc- 2008, Michael was named a Senior a real estate agent. David, his wife cessfully graduate from the Study USA Fellow from Kansas. He hopes to make Jane Blasi ’02 recently celebrated her Jessica (Schaal) Bates ’12, and their program and was honored at a gradu- other Southwestern College students 13th year with Cox Communications new daughter, Abigail, enjoy living in ation ceremony at the Belfast Harbour and alumni aware of the James Madi- in Wichita. As director of people ser- the Augusta community. Commissioner’s Office on Oct. 29, son Fellowship Memorial Foundation vices for the company’s central region, 2015. Louise was named Student of scholarship opportunities. she oversees human resource teams in Susan Runyan ’14 the Year after achieving top academic Kansas and Arkansas. Jane was recog- has accepted the Neil Bass ’92 recently became the marks and writing an essay highlight- nized by the Wichita Business Journal as position of program Natural Resources Manager at Fort ing how her experience has helped a 2015 HR Professional Honoree. manager for the Leavenworth. In this role, he strives further her employability. She hopes to Kansas Healthcare to keep the Army in compliance with Matt Douglass ’03 received a Ph.D. use her year of study abroad at South- Collaborative natural resource laws and maintain the in philosophy from Baylor University western College to pursue a career (KHC), which is a fort’s unique habitats for wildlife and in May 2015. in community theatre. In addition to provider-led 501(c)3 organization with outdoor recreation. Neil and his family several theatre productions while at Rev. Ross ’05 and Rev. Amanda a mission to transform health care live in Missouri. SC, Louise did a presentation, “In the (Bennett) Baker ’05 have accepted through patient-centered initiatives Shadow of the Titanic,” based on sto- Wes Keely ’96 was recently recog- new positions in Marion, Kan. Aman- that improve quality, safety, and value. ries told by her great-grandfathers who nized for 40 years of dedicated public da is the pastor at Valley United Meth- She is primarily responsible for imple- worked on the famous ship as it was service. Wes is a City of Winfield gas odist Church and Ross is the pastor at mentation of KHC’s hospital-based being built in Belfast. systems operator. Eastmoor United Methodist Church. quality improvement initiatives. Christie Meyer, doctoral student, is Eric Andreas ’97 has been recog- Dane Brummett ’06 is the new head Josh Sapp ’14 graduated from Okla- the president for the Kansas Association nized by Notable Today with inclusion golf professional at Briar Ridge Coun- homa Christian with a master’s degree for Supervision & Curriculum Devel- in the Notables List. This list highlights try Club in Schererville, Ind. in business administration, emphasis in opment board for the 2015-2016 school health care management. individuals who have become worthy Jenna (Swisher) Nunez ’07 married year. Christie recently attended the of attention or notice in their local Hernan Nunez in Orlando, Fla., on Tyler Shirley ’14, a physical educa- ASCD Leader to Leader conference in communities through career success, Nov. 26, 2014. Both work at Seaworld, tion teacher for Jefferson School (Great Arlington, Va., where she participated demonstration of a high level of per- Hernan as an acrobat and Jenna as an Bend, Kan.), has been nominated by in workshops focusing on “growth sonal integrity, worthwhile volunteer animal trainer. USD 428 for the Kansas Horizon mindsets” in education. contributions, or other considerations. Award. This program is sponsored by Katie Allender ’09 married Aaron Mark R. Sloan ’98 has retired from Ford on Aug. 29, 2015. the Kansas Air National Guard and United States Air Force after 27 years. Kourtney (McLeland) Maisog ’09 In looking back over his career with graduated from the University of Kan- the military, Mark says that taking sas School of Pharmacy in May 2015 the degree completion program with with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Southwestern College was one of the She and husband Jason Maisog ’07 smarter decisions he has made. Mark have moved to Ellsworth, Kan., where will take a few months to tie up loose Kourtney is employed as a pharmacist ends and then plans to move to Pensac- at F&M Drug and Jason is a substitute ola to be closer to family and friends. teacher. 2000s 2010s Conner Drendel ’11/’13 and Cassie Daniel Miller ’00 has achieved a pro- (Hollenback) Drendel ’16 raced in fessional goal of becoming an examiner the Tanganyika 5K race on Sept. 20, for the American Osteopathic Board of 2015. Cassie was the overall female Obstetrics and Gynecology. winner at 20:21 minutes, and Conner Timothy Myers ’00 conducted the was the overall male winner at 16:45 premiere of O Columbia, a 70-minute minutes. They won $150 combined, Student of the Year chamber opera written to tell the tragic over $100 worth of running socks, story of the Columbia space shuttle. and free admission to the Tanganyika Louise Cavanagh ’15 (center) accepts her award as Northern Ireland’s Study USA Student of This shuttle broke apart in 2003 upon Wildlife Zoo. Even though Cassie the Year from the minister of the Department of Employment and Learning and the head of the British Council. (See full item above) re-entry, killing all seven crew mem- won, she could not accept the money

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Evelyn Elvin ’38 died Oct. 21, 2015. football coach in Lawrence schools be- as a lymphedema expert and at the Gregory Hall ’77 died Oct. 22, She served several years as executive fore becoming the director of athletic age of 65 she received the “Best New 2015. Gregory was a beloved football secretary to the president of Friends business affairs, then athletic director. Investigator Award” at the 8th An- coach and teacher to countless players University. Survivors include her sons, He is survived by his wife Carol, son nual National Lymphedema Network and students during a 34-year career Charles and J. Barry; daughter Karlene Steven, and daughter Diana Vincent. conference. Marjorie is survived by her in education. Gregory is survived by Preston; 20 grandchildren, 15 great- husband, Richard; three sons, Mark, his wife Nancy; daughters Amy Park- grandchildren, and nine great-great- Francis “Frank” McCormick ’61 Brian, and Kevin; five grandchildren; er and Dana Hall; adoptive daughter grandchildren. died Dec. 18, 2014, in Homeland, Ca- and a sister, Margaret Davie ’66. Dana Judd; and two grandsons. lif. Frank is survived by his children, Betty (Lewis) Warta ’42 died on Jan. Elizabeth, David, James, and Paul; 13 Eugene “Gene” Kissman ’67 died Nancy Cowdrey ’88 died Sept. 22, 20, 2015. In addition to being a high grandchildren and three great-grand- on July 11, 2015. He was a gentle soul, 2015, in her home. Nancy enjoyed a school teacher in Beverly, Alta Vista, children. known as Gene, Pop, and Coach to 40-year career teaching elementary and Brookville, Kan., she was primary family and friends. He taught math schoolchildren. She is survived by a accountant for the family Buick dealer- Rodger Epley ’62 died on Sept. 16, and PE and coached football and son, Bruce; daughters Paula and Paige; ship in Salina. Betty is survived by her 2015, after a battle with cancer. He is basketball. Gene is survived by his two grandchildren, and one great- daughters, Ruth and Carol Sue; three survived by his daughter Nikki, and brothers, BR and Charles ’69; sons, grandchild. his significant other, Frances Cooper. Wm. Thor and Shawn; a daughter, grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; Christopher Forsythe ’96 died sud- and her sister Marilyn (Lewis) Will. Lee Hill; seven grandchildren and Judi (Watson, Witter) Nechero ’62 four great grandchildren. denly on Oct. 14, 2015, at his home Lois (Womeldorf) McAlister ’45 died on Aug. 28, 2015, in Albuquer- in Colorado Springs. Chris dedicated his life to the music industry. He was a died on May 28, 2015. She spent over que, N.M., where she lived. Judi’s first Sharla Elder ’68 died on Aug. 26, 2015. She was a retired science teacher vocalist, guitarist, sound engineer, and 25 years of her career as a teacher for husband was Bill Witter ’55. She is at Buhler High School. Sharla is sur- a contributing writer to Riff Rag maga- the Shawnee Mission School District. survived by two daughters, Trina Wit- vived by a son, Carrick Williams; a zine. He is survived by his daughter, Lois is survived by her son, Paul McAl- ter and Trisha Witter. daughter Caisha (Williams) Hinnen; Alexandria; mother, JoEva; brothers, ister, and a grandson. Eva Ann (Grundeitz) Akers ’65 a brother, Bob Elder; a sister, Sandy Rob, Jeff and Casey; and sisters, Kathy Eldon Herd ’50 died Oct. 15, 2015 died on Feb. 21, 2015, in Colorado Lane; and two grandchildren. Glover and Lisa Homer. in Lawrence. Eldon served in the Air Springs. She is survived by her hus- Robert “Bob” Scheffler ’72 died David Mosconi ’05 died Oct. 18, Force from 1950 to 1953 and gradu- band, James; son, Ryan; and sister, on Aug. 22, 2015. Bob was employed 2015. David served in the US Army ated from officer candidate school. He Loeda (Grundeitz) Westphal ’65. as a cost estimator at Bunting Magnet- and later owned and operated David’s was material facilities supply officer at Lynda (Lane) Brazil ’65 died ics. He is survived by his wife, Vickie; Wash and Wax. He is survived by Offutt Air Force Base. He is survived on Aug. 29, 2015, at her home in mother, Evelyn; sons Daniel and Mi- three children, Holly, Timothy, and by sons Kevin, Marston, Drew, James, Winfield. As the wife of a clergy mem- chael, daughter Katherine (Scheffler) Jeri; siblings, Jeanie, Richard, Patrick, and Sean; sisters Lorraine Kendrick and ber, Lynda served in numerous capaci- Dower; and one grandson. and Larry; and four grandchildren. Barbara Crane; eight grandchildren ties with the church through the years, and four great-grandchildren. and enjoyed the arts, singing, camping, Betty Maddux ’51 died on Oct. and canoe trips. She is survived by her 1, 2015. Betty was a lieutenant in husband Bill Brazil ’66; and sons, the Women’s Army Medical Corps, David ’97 and Brian ’95. where she was a physical therapist. Marjorie (Harp) McClure ’65 Survivors include her children, died on Oct. 7, 2015, after surviving Becky Shalkoski, Cheri Sextro, and metastatic breast cancer for nearly 20 John Maddux; a brother, Herbert years. After being diagnosed, Marjorie Reimer ’53, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. became passionate about developing treatments and worked with breast Darrel K. Falen ’55 died Oct. 6, cancer patients suffering from lymph- 2015, after a battle with cancer. Dar- edema complications. She spoke at rell was a math teacher, basketball and national and international meetings Oustanding Alumni and Friends

Outstanding alumni and friends were recognized at the 2015 Homecoming class Do you want to help your college? dinner. Shown are (l. to r.) Warren Bergquist ’05, Young Alumni Award; Todd DeMint, accepting for his late wife, Donna (Wacker) Homan DeMint ’80, Servant Leadership You can serve Southwestern by letting us know about high school students Award; Scott Schoon/Winfield Recreation Commission, Ambassador Award; and who might become terrific Moundbuilders. Mention our name to one of those Scott Hecht ’90, Alumni Award. students and we will waive the application fee for any student you recommend. Thank you for all you do for Southwestern College! Alumni Connection births This voucher allows a waiver of Southwestern College’s $25 application fee. The Twin boys, Liam E. and Reece David, (Pierce) ’08 Yarnell. Harper has a prospective student should submit it with application. born on Sept. 28, 2015, to David ’98 sister Ava May (1½). To be filled in by student and Saleena Battin. Twins, Katherine Macy and Matthew A daughter, Kathryn Lee, born June Lee, born Nov. 7, to John and Anna Name of Student | High School | Graduation Year 6, 2015, to Josh ’02 and Whit- (Macy) ’09 Middleton. ney (Cockrell) Thuma. She has a Address brother, Will Samuels (8). A daughter, Lydia Nicole, born Aug. 19, 2015, to Clinton and Stacie A daughter, Cincy Denise, born Aug. Email Telephone (Hinkel) ’11 Proctor. The Proctors 13, 2015, to Joel ’05 and Miranda live in Waterloo, Iowa, where Stacie To be filled in by alumnus (Harris) ’06 Lomurno. is a cardiac nurse and Clinton is a me- chanical engineer. Name | SC Graduation Year A daughter, Roslyn Mae, born Aug. 6, 2015 to Drew ’08 and Kari ’10 A daughter, Elizabeth Marie, born (Roth) Logsdon. The Logsdons are Address Aug. 6, 2015, to Ted and Tiffany at home in Pinetop, Ariz. (Rodgers) Shinneman ’11 ’13. The Email (if available) A daughter, Harper Grace, born Shinnemans live in Winfield. July 28, 2015, to Nate and Nicole

10 WINTER 2015 | academic Achievements

Alice Bendinelli, assistant profes- by Southwestern College in October, sor of English, convened the interna- he presented “Haunted by Animal Suf- tional conference “Animal Suffering” fering: Reflections on the Phrase ‘The on Oct. 22-23 and presented a paper, Difficulty of Reality’.” “Nosce Te Apesum: Traumatic Testi- mony in Karen Joy Fowler’s We Are All Dalene McDonald, librarian of Completely Beside Ourselves.” Bendinelli Deets Library, attended the Ameri- presented a paper at the SLSA Confer- can Library Association Conference ence 2015, “After Biopolitics,” at Rice in San Francisco in July. She was University, Houston, Nov. 12-15, invited to give a presentation titled 2015. The title of the presentation was “Southwestern College Archives: “In the Name of the Mother: Fram- BiblioBoard and Eloquent Archives” ing Narratives of Human and Elephant at the South Central Kansas Library Life.” System semi-annual meeting in Oc- tober. In early November, Marjorie Jackie Glasgow, assistant professor of Snyder and McDonald presented education at Southwestern College, re- “Re-Imagining Deets Library” at the ceived the Kansas Independent College Oklahoma Association of College Association (KICA) Faculty of Distinc- and Research Libraries Conference in tion award. Glasgow, along with the Tulsa. She was also elected to serve other 17 honorees, was recognized at on the executive board of the South Natural Sciences Hall of Fame a workshop and award reception in Central Kansas Library System. In Inducted into the Natural Sciences Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 were (left to right) Newton on Nov. 3. addition, in November the library Nathan L. Eckert ’01, Esther Winkelman Overstreet ’28 (accepted by Scott C. Gyllenborg), and Harold E. “Gene” Miller ’62. hosted “Facilitating and Debriefing Angela McWilliams Goodson, adjunct instructor of American History GamePlay in the College Classroom” and college writing, has been approved for faculty and students. All of these Themes and Different Solutions” panel James Strand, former SC organ by the Lutheran Deaconess Association opportunities were funded by a system presentation at KLA/MLA 2015 in professor, was honored for 15 years of at Valparaiso University for consecra- grant from the South Central Kansas Kansas City Oct. 2. She also partici- service as music director at St. Alban’s tion into Word and Service. Library System. pated in a library exchange and her in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Bulgaria travel journal was published Jacob L. Goodson, assistant professor John Scaggs, professor of English, Bill DeArmond, professor of mass presented a paper at the “Animal Suf- by Colorado Association of Libraries of philosophy, published “The State of International Library Cultural Ex- communications and film, is author the Secular University,” in the Journal fering” conference at Southwestern of three items recently accepted or College: “Dogs of War: Dog-Fighting change Interest Group at https://ilceig. of Scriptural Reasoning, vol. 14, no. 2, wordpress.com/. published: a story, “Certitude,” pub- (November 2015). By invitation from and Crime-Fighting in Alicia Gimé- lished in the Summer 2015 edition of the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge nez-Bartlett’s Dog Days.” Stacy Sparks, associate professor of Elbow Pads literary journal; a story, “Dig Deeply the Grave,” accepted University, he gave a lecture titled Senta Sellers, reference and instruc- journalism, and Pamela Thomp- by Scars Publishing for inclusion in “Teaching Genesis in the Philosophy of tion librarian at Deets Library, attended son, adjunct journalism instructor, their anthology Down in the Dirt to be Religion” at Murray Edwards College the 2015 “Brick and Click” academic accompanied communication students released May of 2016 (the story is cur- in August 2015. Also by invitation, librarian conference in Maryville, Mo., Taylor Forrest and Gabby Gamez rently archived online at their website); he gave a lecture series concerning at Northwest Missouri State University to Austin, Texas, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 to and a poem “Pixilating My Memory,” philosophical interpretations of Martin on Nov. 6 attend the Associated Collegiate Press/ Luther's 95 Theses at King of Glory National College Media Convention. accepted by Ten Penny Press for inclu- Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Va., Marjorie Snyder, technical services Highlight of the convention was the sion in a future edition of Waterways, a on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2015. At the librarian at Deets Library, was part of a induction of Sparks into the John A. journal that is an advocate of disability, Animal Suffering Conference hosted “Libraries Without Borders: Common Boyd Hall of Fame. (See story on page 3.) children’s, and animal rights.

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