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Opening Comments
Memory Lane
burgundy Saturn came to a stop at Four Corners. It was the Mysummer of 1995, and I was now only 2.7 miles away from home—and from introducing my new boyfriend, Rohby Futcher, to Mom and Dad.
If Robby was as nervous as I was, he didn't show it. Instead, he seemed
to be lost in his own trip down memory lane.
"I remember when this was nothing but a field," he said. Then waving
his hand at the hill to our right, he added, "and the road used to go that way
over the mountain."
"You know," I smirked, "someone overhearing us might think this was
)iOMr hometown!"
Though Robby had never lived in CoUegedale (or anywhere in Tennessee),
his memory of the town stretched back much further than mine. He had
been coming here to visit his grandparents, Cyril and Gladys Futcher, since
he was a baby— 3 weeks old to be exact.
I was much older on my first trip to CoUegedale.
I was a whole 3 months old when my parents stopped
to visit the campus on their way hack to California
from a wedding in Maryland. It was during this visit,
my mother tells me, that I first met then-Director of Admissions and Records Cyril Futcher (who would
soon be promoted to academic dean).
Now, 35 years later, I carry the last name of
Futcher and work in the same building where
I first met my future grandfather-in-law.
Yet my history with Southern is minimal when
compared to the professors here who have devoted
their lives to serving students.
1 recently spent some time talking with profes-
sors who have been here on campus most of my life
or longer (to see the article that resulted from these
conversations, turn to page 8). In doing so, I learned
things about my grandfather-in-Iaw that my hus-
band didn't even know.
"Did you know your grandfather helped trans-
form the nursing program into the way it is today?"
1 asked my husband recently.
Thirty-five years after first meeting Cyril Futcher, Lori continues the "j^^^" \^^ responded, his interest clearly piqued. Futcher presence on Southern's campus while her grandfather-in-law i i i t i i l l i pretty neat thmgs, but 1 enjoys retirement in North Carolina. ' knew he d done some
guess I didn't really know what."
While Robby 's memories of his grandfather include picking vegetables
from his big garden and making trips to Red Clay, Nursing Professor Shirley
Spears' memories of the same man revolve around him working hard to sup-
port a drastic change in the nursing program.
My own family history has come alive as a result of listening to a col-
league reminisce. Maybe that's one reason I love trips down memory lane
even when the lane is someone else's.
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Summer 2006 Features
8 Serving God and Country
Two students are preparing for careers in military chaplaincy, a career that has taken one alum all the way to the Pentagon. Read their stories, plus explore different perspectives on Adventist service in the military.
16 From Daredevil to Safety Guru
In 1944, Jack Parnell was a young show-off pilot who loved taking risks. This year, he received an award reserved for those who have a lifelong flawless flight record.
18 Well Worth the Wait
Southern is continuing its commitment to a well-rounded education through the construction of a state-of-the-art wellness center.
22 Beyond Chalkboards
Take a peek into Southern's classrooms where professors and students are participating in learning experiences that are far beyond traditional.
28 Through the Years
When professors Shirley Spears and John Beckett started working at Southern, there were only 200 telephones on campus. Today, there are more than 1,700. Read their experiences of watching the campus grow and embrace technology.
Departments
4 Inbox
5 Teaching Teachers
6 People
20 Lifetime Learning
34 Headlines
37 Spotlight
COVER: Students and alumni are 38 Mission Minutes choosing to serve God and our country as militaiv chaplains. 39 Scrapbook
40 On the Move
42 Beyond the Classroom
Columns • 3 .
InBox
Mistaken Identity Another Caving Memory
Congratulations on a really tine-looking 1 enjoyed reading the lettets about the stu-
issue of COLUMNS [spring 2006]. 1 enjoy the dent park cave that were in the recent [spring
content, and 1 must say the design is very pleas- 2006] COLUMNS. COLUMNS
ing and makes us alumni proud. 1 first came to CoUegedale in the summer of Volume 58 Number 2
On page 18, however, there is a hlooper that 1943 and worked at the woodshop to get money
some of your older readers will spot, so I thought to go to academy.
1 would piepare you: The couple identified as One day the boys started talking about the
Joel and Peggy (Green) Tompkins are actually cave and interesting things that happened
Executive Editor: Ruthie Gray, '99 & '04 Chet Damron and his wife. 1 hrst thought that there. They mentioned about the Indians
Managing Editor: Lori Futcher, '94 perhaps two captions had been switched, but 1 having visited thete and storing somerhing in
Layout Editor: Ingrid Skantz, '90 can't spot the Tompkins anywhere on that two- the cave. 1 didn't think I was interested in it
Assistant Layout Editor: Avionne Frye, '02 page spread. 1 suppose those things happen. because 1 was claustrophobic, and 1 didn't think
Editorial Assistants; Kelli Gauthier, '06 Again, you do a fine job with this magazine, 1 wanted to be in the cave. They assured me I Rebekah Bissell and we always look forward to it. would be interested in it because it was big and Photography: Marlena Andvik, '06 you could stand up in the tirst part. Nick Evenson, current Ray Minner, 70 Rika Gemmell, current They talked me into going. 1 went into it
with trepidation and inward fear, but I walked
Mathematically Speaking along in there with them and kept looking back
and saw the daylight in the hole getting smaller President: Gordon Biet2
Thank you for an intetesting and attractive and smaller. When 1 looked back and could Academic Administration: Steve Pawluk
Financial spring issue of COLUMNS. As a parent of a no longer see the hole, I told them that was as Administration: Dale Bidwell
current Southern student, 1 enjoy receiving far as I could go, that 1 had to get out of there. Student Services: William Wohlers
Christopher this magazine. It gives me a glimpse of what his They didn't want me to go because if I left, the Advancement: Carey
campus experience is like. brightest light would be leaving. Marketing/Enrollment: Vinita Sauder, 78
'99 '04 1 can't resist poking a wee bit of fim at I told them they could have the light, and I Marketing/Univ. Relations: Ruthie Gray, &
Alumni '79 your editofial, however. Art Richert no doubt got to where 1 could see the light from the en- Relations: Evonne Crook,
c tinged when he read your student memory of trance hole. 1 slowly worked my way toward the
him proving mathematically "that .99 to the entrance to get out of the cave as soon as pos-
infinity is equal to one. Clearly, it would seem, sible. I went back to the doimitory and waited
Send correspondence to: .99 to the infinity would be slightly less than for two or three hours for them to come back. COLUMNS Editor
one.... things are not always what they seem." They came back all wet and muddy trom their Southern Adventist University
Post Office Box 370 Indeed. In tact, 0.99 to infinity, or more pre- exploration in the cave. They brought what was CoUegedale, TN 37315-0370 cisely, the limit as infinity left of flashlight said, "You n approaches of 0.99 my and don't know or email [email protected]
raised to the nth power, is 0, not 1. You can see what you missed by not going with us on that Send address changes to: this intuitively even without a mathematical excursion!" Alumni Office proof by just trying .99 raised to a large number Southern Adventist University Winford '60 Tate, Post Office Box 370 using your calculator or spreadsheet program, CoUegedale, TN 37315-0370
or thinking through the fact that 0.99' =0.99, or email [email protected]
0.99-=0.9801, 0.99'=0.970299, etc., and real-
izing that thete is no way a progression of this
type will get you to 1 Phone: 1.800.S0UTHERN Don't feel bad. As you wrote, "Everyone is FAX: 423.236.1000 ignorant in something." That includes all of us. Email: [email protected] Website: www.southern.edu Thanks again for the nice publication.
Robert Johnston
InBox is a forum for reader feedback. Editor's note: Thank you, Robert, the mental for exercise Questions, concerns, compliments, criticisms, COLUMN? is the official magazine of I received while trying to figure out where my memory was Southern Adventist University, produced by the and even discussions — all are welcome and Office of Marketing and University Relations to failingme. With the help of my husharvi, 1 finally deter- encouraged. Letters may be edited for length provide information to alumni and other fiiends mined that it's not .99 to the infinity that equals one, but or clarity. Please send InBox letters to: of the university. '2006, Southern Adventist University .99 for infinite (i.e. .9999. ..) that equals one. Lesson COLUMNS Editor, PC Box 370, CoUegedale, TN, leanted on the importance of prepositions! 37315-0370 or email [email protected].
4 • Summer 2006 Teaching Teachers
Why Tm Not Opposed
Throughout my seven years of teaching at Southern, I've periodically to Opposition had my beliefs challenged by students. Whether we're discussing biblical or social issues, their input has stimulated discussions that compel by Stephen Bauer, School of Religion me to think deeper on issues of importance.
Defending the Divine Modeling Morality
\X hilc graJmi; a Lirgc >i.ick of papers on Ellen White and the Ten One topic riiat ^ always sure to stir up controversy is abortion. Every
Commandments written by students in my Christian Ethics class, 1 was semester, 1 explore this topic with my Christian Ethics class. As we tackle feeling a certain sense of dullness due to the monotony of reading similar the question of who is morally responsible for this decision, sometimes my things over and over again. But then I began reading a paper that quickly students bring perspectives that help bring clarity- to the discussion. brought me to full alertness. A student whom I'll call Jim* argued that During one class, while discussing the case of a typical 16-year-old the commandments were not spoken who learns she's pregnant, 1 pointed or given by God, but rather, these com- out that in this case the moral respon- mands evolved as a form of communal sibility for the decision goes beyond wisdom. TTiis paper began a series of the girl and her boyfriend. interactions throughout the semester. "If a 16-year-old vandalizes public
1 knew my response to Jim couldn't property, that person's mom and dad be a superficial note that the Bible says pay for the damage," I argued, "but the Ten Commandments were spoken b\ that same 16-year-old can get an
God, for his presuppositions rejected the abonion in some states without her claim of Scripture in this matter. So I parents even knowing it. If parents responded to him using other methods. are held responsible for other aspects
For e.xample, I asked Jim to consider ot their daughter's life, don't they have the following: If the Ten Command- a moral right to have input in the ments are merely the product of an outcome of their child's pregnancy?" ancient culture, why should we bother "What about in cases of emancipa- with them today? Furthermore, the tion?" asked Jane*, a legal exjjert in commandments prohibit bearing false certain aspects of abortion. witness, yet if they were not divinely Being only vaguely familiar with given, the community is breaking the the concept of emancipation, I asked ninth commandment by falsely testifying her to explain. She told us how to their divine origin. Additionally, the sometimes due to abuse or neglect, commandments themseKes are written a minor teen is released from the as the voice of God, not the voice of authority and responsibility of his or the community. So if God did not speak her parents. the Ten Commandments, they violate "So these parents would not be the very standards being promoted, thus responsible for the teen's vandalism?" Religion Professor Stephen Bauer isn t afraid of a good challenge. destroying their moral authority. And so I asked. Jane nodded in affirmation. it went with various issues throughout the semester. Seeing this topic in a new light, I veered from my notes and interacted
Jim's questions helped me refine course content to be more precise and with the class on some implications of emancipation. As we talked, my clear. They made me think more deeply about what 1 believed and why, argument for appropriate parental responsibility was strengthened, be- making me more articulate in expressing my faith and views. cause students were able to more clearly see why, in the eyes of the law,
After the final exam, Jim approached me. "Thank you for your com- some parents are entitled to moral claims in the life of their child, while
"1 ments and conversations this semester," he said. expected that 1 would others (who have by their actions already neglected this right) are not. be dismissed as a 'liberal' and given intellectually shallow answers, but At the end of this diversion, Jane's comments made it clear that we had you addressed me in a careful, logical, respectful way. I'm still thinking come to a meeting of the minds. about some of the issues you raised." I anticipate that I will continue discovering new and exciting things
His comments reinforced my belief that I should never write off a because of the students who question, challenge, and interact with me. 'V' student and that all students should be treated respectfully. •Names have been changed.
Columns • 5 People
ing with academies. Soon after that, Ahad's Ahad Kebede mother had the opportunity to travel to the Out of Yemen United States for an ADRA meeting. While there she visited the schools they were consider-
6:30 a.m., and senior nursing major Ahad for to attend Highland It's ing and arranged him Kebede wakes up to the sound of his alarm Academy in Portland, Tennessee.
clock. The noise is nothing compared with the Ahad and his mother arrived at the Cincin-
sound ot mortar shells and helicopter blades he nati International Airport in Ohio three days
once woke up to. before his 1 5th birthday. There he met the
Ahad remembers vividly when civil war faculty trom Highland and said goodbye to his
broke out in Yemen. Waking up to a taint but mother, who flew back to Yemen.
growing sound, he and his mother went out to As a member of the gymnastics team at
the balcony to see what was happening. When Highland, Ahad visited Southern's campus
Ahad realized that the sound was bullets com- several times during his high school years. He
ing from a chopper, he ran into the house. But also learned that the university had a well-
his mother wanted to stay outside. respected nursing program, which he decided
"That was the time I most feared tor my would be a good hrst step toward his dream oi "1 mom's safety," Ahad recalls. kept thinking a becoming a doctor and helping people in coun-
bullet would take her lite." tries like Yemen who don't have access to qual-
It wasn't only the war that made lite in Ye- ity medical care.
men a challenge, however. As a Christian, "I want to be a surgeon and work with
Ahad experienced religious persecution. ADRA or any other relief agency," says Ahad,
"For years, 1 had this dream of wanting to go "traveling around the world providing medical "1 to the United States," says Ahad. would services."
mention it to my mom, and she
would just smile.
After many
prayers, she decided to look Pam Allen into sending me The Confidence Doctor to the U.S."
Once the 1 * Ihen Pamela Allen, '91, was a teen-
decision was ' . ager, she saw her friends struggle made, God be- with acne and eczema and wished she
gan opening could do something to help.
doors. American "1 knew it bothered them," she says,
co-workers of his "because they tried to camouflage it with
mother, who was thick make-up or attempted to manually
an accountant remove the lesions, only to make it
with ADRA in worse." she says. Yemen, asked When she attended Southern, her
about Ahad's fascination with skin and beauty, coupled
plans for the with her interest in science, led her to
future. When study biology and prepare for medical
she mentioned school to become a dermatologist.
his dream of Today, Allen is cosmetic director in
going to the the University of Oklahoma's Department
United States, ot Dermatology and is certified in both
they offered to dermatology and internal medicine. In
help find a addition to her responsibilities as assistant
school for him to professor, she is a practicing doctor at the
attend and be- University of Oklahoma Medical Center
gan correspond- and the medical director ot the univetsity's
6 • Summer 2006 7
wrecked and making it nice again. I just love
Clayton Greenleaf doing it." only thing he enjoys fixing. Fixing Cars and Lives Cars aren't the He's also passionate about mending lives.
Clayton Greenleaf was 5 years old when he Greenleaf has taken about a dozen mission trips
took apart his first motor. to areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. He deliver food and water and partici- "Of course 1 couldn't figure out how to put has helped house. It back together," he says with a chuckle. pated in building a
says heal has af- But it didn't take Greenleaf long to dis- Greenleaf helping the area
cover that working on motor vehicles was fected his relationship with God and view of life. something he could do for a living. When he "Life is so fragile —you might have every-
was 15 years old, he had his first paying job at thing this minute and then 10 seconds later it's
his father's car shop in New Hampshire. It was gone," he says. "Wealthy people and poor peo-
his father v\'ho taught him auto bodywork. ple are all in the same boat."
Since then, he's continued a 40-year career Whether repairing dented cars or rebuilding
working on motor vehicles. a devastated community, Greenleaf follow-s the
"God blessed me a lot and gave me some- advice his father gave him. to do a good job and to thing 1 can do," he says. "It's a gift from God "He told me always
that flows out of my hands." do it right the first time," Greenleaf says. "The
try to beat the For the last si.x years, Greenleaf has worked secret is to not cut comers and
for Southern repairing and reconditioning the clock or do it fast. It will come back to bite you.
school's fleet of vehicles. He talked about being honest and about work then "I enjoy the satisfaction of a job well ethics. When you say you'll do something,
done," he says. "1 like taking a car that's been do it—and it pays oft."
satellite clinic in Enid, Oklahoma, her hometown.
"I'm treating people who nurtured me v\hen I was young, such as my nursery, el- ementary, and junior high school teachers," she says. "It's amazing how the roles have reversed."
Allen performs at least one surgery per week, as well as botox and collagen treat- ments, spider vein therapy, chemical peels, laser procedures, and many consultations.
"It's so gratifying when 1 see the kids I treat becoming more confident and outgoing as their skin begins to clear up," comments
Allen. One of her most memorable patients
was a college-aged woman who had suffered
from severe psoriasis. Her entire body was
affected by the condition, especially her
scalp, causing significant hair loss. After
several months of therapy, her psoriasis was
controlled and her hair began to grow back.
"She told me that 1 am her role model,"
"1 tr>- to maintain an upbeat, posi- Allen recalls. "She now wants to pursue a realizes the effect her college years have had on says Allen. smile on my face. career in medicine." the rest of her life. tive attitude and keep a of sharing Jesus with my As Allen thinks about her own role "The Christian education I received has That's my way
models from her years at Southern, she molded my life and the way I treat my patients," patients."
Columns • i.
•
~ "-' 1 1' S2? 'a »»%*i5i5^ w„hat i.s the first thiiii^ that pops into your head when you think of service? For some, the word
evokes images of pastors and missionaries dedicating their hves to serving God. Other minds turn to
the men and women of the armed forces who risk their lives in service for their country. While these
two roles may seem contrary at first, there are those who are called to fill both.
Such is the case for two theology students with aspirations of serving as military chaplains. Though
their career goals are similar, the journeys they've taken to arrive at this point are vastly different.
As you read their stories, as well as the story of an alum whose chaplaincy career has taken him all
the way to the Pentagon, you may find yourself with questions that go beyond these individuals' sto-
nes. Therefore, we have provided some resources to open the discussion.
As the daily news continues to bombard us with wars and rumors of wars, there couldnt be a
more appropriate time to look carefully at both meanings of the word service.
by Sean Reed, senior theology major, and Lori Futcher, '94
Marine Adventist Marine Chaplain Santiago Ro- "My decision had to do with my personal A drique:. Along with 25 other Marines, Joel was relationship with God," says Joel.
baptized by Santiago in the Indian Ocean. The Joel informed his commanders of his convic-
Finds God change in his life was immediately recognizable tions. He even volunteered to clear land mines
and served as a witness to those around him. in Iraq, a particularly dangerous assignment that
Joel grew and matured in his Christian ex- would not require him to use a weapon. Before Joel Klimkewic: joined the Ma- perience during the next several months. After "My request for non-combatency gave oppor- rines, he was a belligerent troublemaker re-enlisting in the Marine Corps, Joel came to tunity for answering questions about my faith,"
Angry and lacking a respect for author- a startling realization that would dramatically says Joel.
iry, he spent more tmie drinkmg than studying impact his militan' career.
the Bible. Those who knew him then would "As a Marine, 1 was trained to kill," Joel say^. Convicted for His Convictions
probably ha\e never guessed this man would But now the job of killing was in direct conflict Joel's personal relationship with God was
one day enroll at Southern Adventist Univer- with his personal convictions and his understand- not, however, the Marine Corps' primary' sity as a theology major. ing of his dur\' as a Christian. After carefully pray- concern. His request
Joel's transformation took place aboard the ing and thinking, Joel decided he must choose
U.S.S. Oakhill :n the Indian Ocean when he to be a non-combatant. joined a Bible study
group w ith
Columns "1 was comforted to he wanted to do with his life when released,
know God really wanted Leatherman encouraged him to consider the
me there," reveals Joel as he ministry and provided him with an applica-
tells of his experience with tion packet for Southern. Largely because of
Trey. "Prison was a priceless Leatherman's interest and encouragement, Joel
opportunity for practical decided to attend Southern
experience." "I was praying about what school to attend
when 1 received a letter from Dr. Leatherman,"
Words From Southern recalls Joel. "His was the only correspondence
As word spread regard- trom an Adventist university. It was clear that
ing Joel's imprisonment God wanted me to go to Southern."
because of following his Joel was released from the brig five months
conscience, Joel received early, allowing him to be at Southern when the
more than 250 letters that 2005-06 school year started. Furthermore, Joel's
gave him a great deal of discharge was upgraded from bad conduct to
encouragement, including general discharge, opening the door for him to
letters from one of South- be a military chaplain.
ern's religion professors. "1 have a special burden for military chap- was denied, and two months latet he was court- As a member of Adventist Peace Fellowship, laincy," says Joel. "I may serve as a pastor for martialed. Donn Leatherman received an email describing some time, but 1 specifically feel called to mili-
Receiving a court-martial conviction equiva- Joel's situation, including contact information. tary' chaplaincy." lent to a felony, Joel was sentenced to the Navy "In my letter, 1 thanked him for taking a Joel believes the military is a mission field brig (jail). While not the outcome for which stand and told him we were praying for him," with a special need for dedicated men and
Joel had hoped, he now realizes that God was remarks Leatherman, who also encouraged women who can take a message of life to an ultimately in control, for much like Joseph in members of his Sabbath School class to send audience inundated with death.
Pharaoh's prison, Joel found himself serving postcards and notes to Joel. "Many in the military are young kids who fellow prisoners. Leatherman's initial letter led to a continued don't have good role models," Joel says. "Having
"It seems almost like God placed me in the correspondence during the months Joel was been in that position in the past, 1 feel that God prison to be a prison chaplain," says Joel, who in the brig. As Joel began considering what wants me to work there." was soon giving many Bible studies and helping prisoners deal with a myriad of problems. Al- though he wasn't trained or experienced, Joel listened to their problems and attempted to find stories in the Bible ot people coping with simi- lar problems. A Soldier One of these prisoners was Trey, a crack physical exertion of the Army's basic training. addict who committed his life to Christ after Shares God The seemingly constant exercises of running, studying with Joel. Knowing his family wouldn't push-ups, and shooting practice—experiences believe him if he told them himself, Trey asked vastly different from his usual activities as a Joel to write a letter to his family telling them arryl Bentley's evening guard duty as- theology major at Southern Adventist Uni\'er- of his transformed life. signment was a welcome relief from sity—had taught him to savor any moment that D the incessant shouting and grueling allowed him time to read his Bible, meditate, and pray. Turnini; to 2 Timothy 1:7, l")arryl re;n.l, "For "1 have to keep him
God has not fjiven us a spirit ot tear, hut of alive," Darryl says. "I pray power and ot love and of a sound mind." The that 1 will never be required reassuring words of Scripture hrought welcome to use that training. None rctreshment following a day that had Ix-cii of the chaplain's assistants especially raxing—physically and menr.iliv. who were training me had When Harryl glanced up from his Rihle, ever tired a weapon in com- his guard duty partner. Tommy, hegan to ask bat. That gives me hope." a question. Darryl's primary task is
"I've heen thinking .ihout death," Tommy also his favorite—to assist the
.said. "What really happens when a person dies?" chaplain in offering spiritual
Opening his Bihle to texts very familiar to support to soldiers regardless him, Darryl led Tommy on a journey through of religious affiliation. "This
God's 'OC(.)rd to a hihlical understanding of gives me numerous opportu- death. The love ot God exuded from the read- nities," he says, "to share Jesus ding of the Scripture texts, and Tommy was with soldiers when they may deeply affected. be hurting the most."
"There were tears in Tommy's eyes," Darryl later recounts. "Right there, surrounded hy 428 Lofd was leading me to try out the military." Keeping God First
M-16 rifles, we prayed." .'\s a chaplain's assistant, Darryl has two pri- Soon after arriving at the U.S. Army train-
'This is why I'm in the Reserves," Darryl mary tesponsibilities. His most controversial is ing center in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for continues. "It's all about the ministry, and this is protecting the chaplain. As the assistant, he is basic training, Darryl encountered difficulties where God wants me." required to carry a weapon to defend the chaplain, with keeping the Sabbath. A Sabbath accom-
who is not allowed to bear arms. modation tequest wasn't sensible, he was told, Two Callings As a hoy, Darryl dreamed of someday heing wm a soldier, and he even attempted to enlist in the
Marines after graduating from high school. His life took a different turn, however, when the family of the woman who later hecame his wife ^ led him into a saving relationship with Christ. Church's When he was in his late 20s, Darryl heard God's call to tull-time ministry and enrolled at Stance Southern Adventist Universtiy. His sophomore year, Darryl began investigating what would be required to be an Atmy chaplain. He discovered s Civil War broke out in 1861, After a draft was instituted, the Church declarations throughout that a chaplaincy candidate must have at least a sympathies of the Seventh- church took steps to have the the years have consistently held Master's of Divinity degree and be endorsed by a day Adventist Church were with government officially recognize to this position. recogniied church. the North. James White and other its position. A 1864 General Con- In 1972, after reaffirming An Army recruiter suggested that Darryl church leaders raised funds to ference declaration stated that the historical position, the should venture into the military as a chaplain's pay non-Adventists to enlist in Adventists "are conscientiously church also recognized the assistant, thus gaining valuable ntilitary experi- the Union army in an effort to opposed to bearing arms." importance of individual con- ence in a ministry setting while also continuing avoid a draft. At the same time, Since the Civil War, Adventists science saying, "This statement his theological training. they strongly discouraged Ad- have been largely known as con- is not a rigid position binding "After much prayer," Darryl says, "1 felt the ventists from enlisting. scientious objectors, forbade by church members but gives
conscience to engage in combat guidance leaving the individual
or carry arms. member free to assess the situa-
tion for himself." fi —'^T'
,OI,l'MNS • because even the Jews in his unit were willing to Serving Fellow Soldiers chaplain in the future, the unit commander was
suspend Sabbath worship during basic training. When Darryl's fellow recruits learned he was elated.
"1 Miraculously, Darryl's drill sergeant gave studying theology in preparation for the pastoral told them 1 would be willing to have a
Darryl permission to use the sergeant's office on ministry, they came to him for prayer and spiri- chapel service tor them," says Darryl. "They said
the Sabbath to spend time with God. tual counsel. Several were open to studying the they would love that."
"No one is allowed in the drill sergeant's Bible with Darryl, and about half of the 52 men In addition, Darryl's chaplain agreed to allow
office!" Darryl exclaims as he recounts his unique in Darryl's platoon accepted a copy of The Desire him to conduct Adventist services on base.
experience. "It v\'as truly a miracle that 1 v\'as al- of Ages or Steps to Christ. "There are currently no Adventist services
lowed to go into the office alone on the Sabbath." "It became abundantly clear to me during offered, and for my chaplain to allow me, as a
Darryl treasured the Sabbath hours spent read- basic combat training," says Darryl, "that the chaplain's assistant, to begin and conduct ser-
ing the Bible and studying the Sabbath School Lord can use me in the military." vices is nothing short of miraculous."
lesson in the office. While for most soldiers, being While preparing to deploy to Iraq, where As Darryl serves in Iraq, he knows God will
in the drill sergeant's office was the result of some he's now ser\'ing, a surprising door was opened enable him to bring hope and comfort to sol-
inft-action, for Darryl it was an oasis of peace from tor him to more fully serve God. diers hghting tar from home.
the daily yelling that accompanies basic training. A unit he was trauimg with did not ha\'e "1 long to return to Southern and continue my "1 The time spent in study each Sabbath prepared a chaplain. When Darryl told them he was education," says Darryl. know I will be a better
Darryl for the ministry God had planned. studying to become a minister and a military pastor or chaplain because of this adventure."
Serving God at the Pentagon Broome had been raised in the Air Force, served as an
Army helicopter pilot, and even
served a tour of duty in Vietnam.
But after becoming an Adventist,
getting his theology undergraduate degree at
Southern, and continuing toward his master's
in divinity at Andrews, Broome assumed his
military days were over.
"Sign up and let God decide," Blincoe urged.
Called to the King's Court
Broome spoke with the chaplain recruiter.
Five years later while pastoring in Moultrie,
Georgia, he received a call to become a military
Summer 2006 they see me, the chaplain, as their advocate," leaders, both military and civilian. One of chaplain. From his start at Fort Benning, Georgia, says Broome. "And usually they are in trouble." Broome's chaplain colleagues is Chaplain Broome's 24 years as military- chaplain have serves as an adviser to Then there is his role as grief counselor On Jonathan McGraw, who taken him to several military- installations and per- September 11, 2001, this was his role through- an Army three-star general resporwible for most recently to the Pentagon, where he minis- out the day and most of that night as he helped sonnel. Across the river in Washington, D.C., ters to the nation's top military' commanders. worked in the Pentagon cope with former Navy Chaplain Barry Black is the chap- Broome likens his role at the Pentagon to those who the day's tragedy and notified families of those Iain for the United States Senate. that ot Daniel and the prophets ot old. who had died when the building was hit. Now "It's interesting that at this time in history," "1 have access to whatever commander I am is to place Adven- his office is right across from the chapel that w'as Broome says, "God choosing working tor and can tell that person whatever I able to influence built where the airplane hit the Pentagon. tist chaplains where we may be teel he or she needs to know about," he says. "This nation's leaders with upcoming Broome is part of a respected group of Ad- some of our gives me tremendous influence with what I feel chaplains who minister to this nation's issues." -^ God wants to accomplish in that unit through ventist me and through the command structure. Some commanders use my advice well, and some don't.
So, like the prophets, 1 can be the King's right- hand man—or be banished from the court!" Cadets on Standing Firm Campus \ .•\s military- chaplain, Broome is responsible
for all soldiers under his spiritual care, regardless
of denomination or beliefs. Broome sees no The next year, eldom is a man or woman in Concerned that young Adventist 80 young men. Seventh- tension between his biblical beliefs as a third military nnifonn seen at men might be drafted into the nearly 100 participated. A day Adventist and his duties as an Army officer. With Soathem today, except on the military. Southern Union leaden session was ako strong. faith "I'm expected to stay true to my and several faculty rare occasion a military lecmitei followed the path of Everett Dick Bush leading, ways to be denomination and always look for courses for the corps. visits campus. However, in the at Union College and formed the taught explains. cooperative rather than an objector," he Hall was placed early 1940s, uniformed men fre- Southern Union Medical Cadet In Lynn Wood consistency to principle and Broome feels that Soldier's Directory plaque list- quently virere seen marching in Corps at Southern. Assurances a with confidence belief is vital to instill soldiers of Southern stu- formation down the hill in front had been received from the War ing the names them. that the chaplain can be trusted to help served in the military. of Lynn Wood Hall In addition Department indicating that men dents who soldiers see the chaplain as someone "If the of World War II, the to drilling, the young men in who completed the medical cadet By the end com- who is an integral part of the unit yet not names of 171 Captain CD. Bush's medical ca- training wrould be assigned to plaque listed the some- promising his faith, then they see him as served in the United det corps studied first aid, self- the medical service of the mili- who had one thev can turn to," savs Broome. defense, military discipline, and tary. Here, Adventists could save States armed an Adventist philosophy of mili- lives rather than take them. Ministering and Leading tary service. The first medical cadet corps When soldiers encounter problems—be it Burgeoning war in Europe and session was held in drugs, family issues, or another of a myriad of the Pacific had arrested the 1941, with possibilities—they can go to the chaplain tor help. world's attention, and Southern Often, they view the chaplain as their advocate. faculty and students were "When someone comes to me, all they see is no exception. the cross on my uniform. They don't know if
I'm Baptist or Catholic or Adventist, but A Discussion on I
I
and/or the issues around in the military, then our faith aving served at the I1 believe Adventists can combat been has limitations that are greater and now military service have not Pentagon servegi their countrv. systematically addressed. Hence, than its Author. That view working at the Gen- '69 by Gary R. Councell, '67, Adventists join the military would make our faith null and eral Conference, one thing many without fully considering conse- void. It would also demean the I've noticed is that the honorable service and sacrifice of church and miUtary have a by God" (Romans 13:1, NIV). quences or options. veterans to give The church must provide thousands of Adventist lot in conunon. Christians are commanded better guidance in these who loyally adhered to their faith By nature, militaries are con- responsible, ethical service in members That guidance must inform while honorably serving, often servative organizations, much the earthly realm, as rendered by areas. Keith Esther. and respect free choice in agree- with distinction (such as akin to the Adventist church Joseph, Daniel, and with the official position of Argraves, Desmond T. Doss, and structure. Furthermore, we dress The New Testament makes ment denomination (see page 11). countless others). our young people in Pathfinder no derogatory statements toward the For those considering serving, It is possible to serve in the uniforms with lots of awards and soldiering. In their frequent want to pursue entering military and remain an Adventist. badges, send them off to barracks dealings with soldiers, neither they may officers or serving in one of the The U.S. Armed Forces make (dormitories) with First Ser- John the Baptist nor Jesus as branches (chaplain, provision for accommodation of geants (deans), and teach them ever told soldiers, "Get out" professional certain ca- or medical). The pay is religious practices with to obey the rules or else. No or "Don't join." Rather, when legal, fewer veats. After 36 years in uniform, wonder many Adventist youth some soldiers asked John the much better, and there are over accommodation of I have observed that Adventists voluntarily enlist in the military Baptist what they should do, hassles values extort religious practice. Before enUst- who live by their faith and services! his response was, "Don't contact Adventist Chaplaincy are appreciated by command- In the earthly reahn, the Al- money and don't accuse people ing, Ministries, one of the National ers. They are effective witnesses might>' establishes order through falsely—^be content with your Security Office field representa- inside closed circles. Their influ- government and its civil leaders. pay" (Luke 3:14, NIV). denomination tives, an Adventist military chap- ence helps earn the The apostle Paul declares govern- Today, the vast majority of from fellow train to lain, or an Adventist veteran, and credibility and respect ment officials to be God's min- Adventists in uniform This ask questions. Christians and the government isters, telUng us that "Everyone use weapons as combatants. young adult as "conscientious cooperators" must submit himself to the gov- should not come as a surprise. Hundreds of Adventists around the world rather than "objectors." erning authorities, for there is no The thinking of pacifists and Vietnam anti-war protestors in- have demonstrated that faith authority except that which God Gary Councell is the assodate direc- situations in the has established. The authorities fluenced the church to end Medi- overcomes tor/military endorser for Adventist militaries of many nations. If Chaplaincy Ministries at the General that exist have been established cal Cadet Corps in 1971. For more than 35 years, the ethics of Adventism cannot be practiced Conference.
SlAlMFR 2006 5
esus teaches, I1 believeDel followers of Jesus "Blessed are the shouldchOl be peacemakers. peacemakers, for by Donn Leatherman they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9, NIV). He promises that we will be passing away, in a new way that blessed if we work for peace. but identifies with Christ, who But it is not merely for our earth and who own sake that we seek peace: lived in peace on reigns in peace from for followers of Jesus, there is now example an even greater reason for peace^ heaven. It is Christ's peace. making. that teaches us to seek argue that we can Jesus' decision to call His Some might means. followers "the kingdom of God" seek peace by war-like here we must face the ex- is a signal to us. Our primary But of Jesus. In every circum- identity is no longer that of the ample chose to act in political nation in which we are stance, Jesus He had no born—but the spiritual nation peace, not because because knew into which we are born again. alternative, but He be the best Our primary responsibility is nonviolence to one of His not to the kingdoms of this world alternative. When attempted to de- and their ways of dealing with own followers violently. He told him, life, including their ways fend Him sword back in its of resolving conflicts. Our "Put your ...for all draw the responsibility now is to the place, who sword. kingdom of God. sword will die by the What are the norms of Do you think 1 cannot call Father, and he will at this new kingdom? They are on my disposal more instead of the norms of Jesus' own life, once put at my twelve legions of angels?" part of the a life characterized by love. than 26:52-53, NIV). A solution. For Jesus, love for enemies, (Matthew but So, in the same including those who sought violent victory was possible—
that it would be ulti- way, Jesus calls His life, was more important He knew us to defeat evil by than the defeat of enemies. mately unproductive. wished to do so, resisting the temptation Because of this, as He was Had He employed to meet it on its own terms. dying. He prayed, "Father, Jesus might have force Participation in military forgive them, for they do not the power of heaven to (except in the non- know what they are doing" His ways on a resistant world. activity have violent roles of pastor and heal- (Luke 23:34a, NIV). Or, alternatively. He might means of His er) is a rejection of both Jesus' Love, then, is our response employed the to present teaching and His example. to both brother and stranger, to Zealot contemporaries
enemy. This is a violent response to His oppo- both friend and Donn Leatherman is a might even have joined not a legalistic matter; it is not nents. He professor in Southern exploit just a prohibition or a taboo. with the Romans, to Adventist University's violence His behalf. School of Religion. It is a matter of following Christ. their on The apostle John says, "in this But He did not. He knew that against world, we are like him" (I John to use the methods of evil 4:17b, NIV). evil is to succumb to evil, to problem We are called to live, not the make oneself part of the old way of this world, which is
m Columns • 1 to Daredevil Safety Guru '0 ^^" byh\i JenniferIon nifar Jas,lac '929
1944, a high-performance Mono- plane landed, the assistant airport manager pilot," he says. He once put on his own show
Incoupe airplane zoomed over Southern was already walking out to meet it. Luckily near the airport, doing spins, loops, chan-
Junior College and dived toward the for Jack Parnell, who had been a Southern delles, and slow rolls. As Parnell walked out
men's residence hall. Suddenly, it turned on student the year before, he was the passenger ot the hangar afterward, an old gray-haired
its side to miss the flagpole, dived below the and not the pilot of his airplane during the pilot, without even looking up, told him the
second floor of the women's residence hall, campus airshow. The pilot was Eddie Stork, a other pilots were placing bets on how long he
then pulled straight up in a series of vertical Southern board member and manager of the would Hve.
rolls. Chattanooga Airport. Nothing more was said. "I didn't answer him at the time, hut I've
The college president, K. A. Wright, Parnell was capable of the same stunts, been thinking about it for over 60 years,"
called the Chattanooga Airport to report that however. "In my first year of flying, I thought Parnell says. "Since then, I've never done
an aircraft was breaking up classes. When the low-level acrobatics proved you were a good anything to compromise safety."
16 • Summer 2006 To me, flying is just as relaxing as a massage
is to some sometimes wears to church, showing a Wright brothers' plane superimposed on a supersonic people/' transport. Parnell is a member of almost ever>' aviation organization and has received too
many awards to count, but he is especially —Jack Parnell proud of this one. Why? "Because this one is
a recognition of my life's dedication to safe
flying," says Parnell.
It didn't take Parnell long to go from his Parnell, now 81, has spent two solid years "1 don't see any reason why you can't fly an early days as a daredevil young pilot, to one ot his life— 19,000 hours to be exact-—in a airplane," the second examiner said, and he with a passion for safe and precise flying. cockpit. Most airline pilots retire with around awarded Parnell the certificate. Along the way, he took every opportunity to 16,000 hours, hut Parnell is not retired and is learn from others. The lessons he applied to still regularly racking up time in his flight log. Lesson in Excellence his life are now the lessons that he passes on The most ama:ing part is that he has never Louring a course on instrument flying, to students at Southern, where he lectures had an accident, never received even a minor Parnell learned a lesson that forever changed on occasion; to other pilots; and to anyone who Federal Aviation Administration violation, his piloting style. Instructed to fly at 5,000
wants to go through life living, working, and and never so much as scratched an airplane. feet with airspeed of 140 knots, Parnell flew flying to the best of abilitv. within what he believed was the acceptable his or her "v" Born to Fly range, knowing instructors didn't expect stu-
When Parnell was 2, his parents took him dent pilots to hold the plane at exactly those to see Charles Lindbergh land his Spirit of St. numbers. But this instructor, Courtney Chapman, Louis in an Atlanta pasture. When he was 4, ParnelUs Numbers he took a 10-minute ride with a barnstormer, recognized Parnell's ability. He said, "Mr. Par-
nell, why can you not fly at exactly 5,000 feet a traveling pilot in the early days of aviation. . rT)ili7^SZ!lKT7!tIi73il!
1 every pilot to By the time he took his next barnstorming and exactly 140 knots? expect ,/ FAA violations he
fly to the limit of his ability." Parnell held rides when he was 8 and 12, he was hooked. So has received Parnell attended Southern his freshman the plane at 5,000 feet and 140 knots on the dot. year in 1942-1943. The following year, he ars spent working transferred to the University of Chattanooga "That day, I learned that it's just as easy s a pilot examiner so he could earn a degree in physics and to fly precisely as it is to fly sloppily," says math, which Southern did not offer at the Parnell. _ ars spent working time. One day, a fellow physics major said to "From all the pilots 1 have ever flown as an aviation ac- with," is verv him, "I'm going to fly this afternoon. Come Chapman says, "Jack Parnell the cident very investigato: with me." It was a simple invitation that best, the top in precision, accuracy, and 1 would impact Parnell's life and career in a knowledge." ars spent working huge way. Soon Parnell began taking flying as a corporate pilot lessons with Harry Porter, whom he calls "the A Master Pilot patriarch of Tennessee aviation." Parnell says, Because of his stellar record, Parnell was
"1 was excited to find that I excelled at some- recently awarded one of the FAA's top honors ars he has been thing 1 loved." for pilots: the Wright Brothers Master Pilot loting planes
But his wings were almost clipped before Award.
I his career could take off. Before he could earn "This award recogni:es outstanding avia- (untries he has his Student Pilot Certificate, he had to pass a tors like Jack Parnell who have achieved at own over test by a medical examiner. The examiner no- least 50 years of safe flying—an incredible ticed right away that Parnell had a weak right achievement when we consider that the pproximate nuiffl leg and walked with a limp, which was caused Wright brothers themselves made the first ber of pilots he ha by a bout with polio at 5 months of age. flight just 102 years ago," says Carolyn Blum, tested and certific "Son, you can't ever fly an airplane," the Regional Administrator of the FAA's South- examiner told him. Devastated, Parnell asked em Region. amber of Ufetimi to whom he could appeal. The examiner re- The walnut-framed plaque hangs in flight hours (so far) plied, "You could write to the office in Wash- Parnell's home office, surrounded by 75 other ington, but it won't do any good." Parnell had certificate- and honors, shelves of books, to try-. To his delight, the office sent another indexed binders, and model airplanes. Tlie examiner, who tested his skills exhaustively. award also included a lapel pin, which Parnell
Columns • 17 worth
by Lori Futcher, '94
Gym-Masters Coach Richard Schwar: Garver first came to Southern 30 years ago. really meet the needs of the students," he says. "1 has been distracted lately. It's not due realized right away there was a need," he says. "Even though it's taken time, it's all been a
to the classes being taught immedi- Ten years later, Garver started actively pursuing part of the good Lord's plan to make sure we
ately outside his closet-sized office. the dream of a get the kind of facility the students It's not due to the never-ending task of setting wellness center, jhg pg^ Wellncss Center deserve." up and taking down gymnastics mats. It's not Though one "It's going to be a campus focal will speak volumes about e\'en due to the buzzers and other noises from might expect a point," asserts Garver. "To me, that's
intramural games that share the gym during man who's been Southem's Commitment to huge. The new Wellness Center Gym-Masters practice time. Schwarz's distrac- pursuing the 3 holistic lifestyle. will speak x'olumes about Southern's tion comes from the constant desire to get up same dream for commitment to a holistic lifestyle." -Ph1l Garver and check on the progress of the construction 20 years to be Other elements that have been
outside. frustrated, Garver is quick to point out that he added throughout the years to enhance the When Phase One of the new Wellness Cen- believes the delay was providential. Wellness Center's original plans include a
ter is complete, Schwarz and the Gym-Masters "The delay has allowed us to develop the therapeutic pool, office space, a library, more
will have a new place to work and practice. kind of facility we need here, one that will classrooms and laboratory training areas, plac-
The contagious excitement es for students to gather, a larger
exuding from this normally easy- fitness center, a walking track,
going coach comes from knowing a child-care area, and an indoor
that part of the plans he was shown chmbing wall.
when joining Southern six years
ago will become a reality this fall. Piiasing In
Plans call for the Phase One
God's Timing gymnastics area to be completed
Though Schwarz has been an- in time for ACROFEST, a gym-
ticipating construction on the new- nastics clinic that will bring more
facility, no one has waited longer than 1,000 high school and college
than Phil Garver, dean of the students and sponsors to campus
School of Health, Physical Educa- in early November. Phase Two will
of 100 President W. T. McGhinnis, Southern Student Association President Seth Gillham, tion, and Wellness. begin in 2007. Southern Board members Mark Schiefer and William Hulsey, North American Division Director
of Education Gerald Kovalski. and Boanl Chair Gordon Retzer.
18 • Summer 2006 &'*;:*^i*-
. . „,g a bulldozer and dignitaries tion seminars. turning the first shovels of dirt, Southern vides us with a great opportunity to be a "Currently, we don't have adequate launched construction of the $6.5 million shining star in healthful living," said Bietz practice laboratories for these activities Wellness Center, the most ambitious at the groundbreaking ceremony. "I am although we have these components in building project since completion of the convinced of the importance of providing our curriculum," comments Bietz. "The Hickman Science Center in 1997. for the wellness education of our youth." Wellness Center will provide an incred-
Phase One is the first and smallest of "We're saving lives now," says Phil ible change in our learning environment the Wellness Center complex, consisting Carver, dean of the School of Health, for the whole student body." of a practice gymnasium for the Gym- Physical Education, and Wellness. "Our "In the South, we have one of the Masters. The larger Phase Two will be a majors are learning how to practice ho- sickest, most obese populations in the complete renovation and expansion of the listic wellness by assessing the lifestyle United States, and we need to teach our current lies P.E. Center, more than dou- of an individual and then steering that students how to live right, exercise right, bling the size of the current facility. person toward prevention and treatment." and stay well," says Carver. "With Phase
Plans for Phase Two fullfill the vision As an example, students learn well- Two, we have powerful potential for of providing a comprehensive wellness ness center management, assessment leadership in preventive wellness educa- education for Southern's students. "The technique, personal training, diabetes tion, students can learn to embrace per- deteriorating health of our nation pro- prevention education, and how to con- sistent discipline and balance in life."
The new facility will be made possible by the Committee of 100 and the con- ghJMfOj^if Bia^ETWO tinuing generosity of alumni and friends.
Architect's drawing of the Wellness Center, a $6.5 million project with two construction phases. Phase One will be
complete in the fall of 2006. Phase Two begins in 2007 and will more than double the size of the current facility.
Watch building progress online. Though the first phase of construction focus- "I'm glad this year's over," Sandy states, "so Go to www.southern.edu, and es primarily on the needs of the Gym-Masters, that next year we can take advantage of the click on the webcai the entire student hody will benefit from more beginning of the new Wellness Center." space after the team's Sitting m their relocation. When students leave college, offices where they |_I Sandy Haviland, they should have better health can neithet see nor junior health, physi- hear the construction, and a better understanding cal education, and Schwarz and Carver 1 recreation major, looks of the laws of life than when visualize what it will forward to how the be like when they I they entered it. The health team's vacated space enter the new gymnas- should be as sacredly in the gym will benefit tics area for the fitst To make a gift to I Southern's intramural guarded as the character. time and when Phase Wellness Center, program. The way -Ellen G. White Two can begin: "It's the things are currently set going to be one big call Advancement up, Sandy sometimes misses a call when officiat- celebration," Schwar: says. at or ing games because of people walking in front "It will signal the dawn of a new day," says visit of her, and she sometimes needs to stop hockey Carver, "'vith a ttemendous sense of newness games briefly so people can walk past her. and excitement."
• 19 Make a Quick QuiLt
my sister once, then in hot water and detergent twice. a slit into a salvage edge near a comer, just like Some fabrics shrink differently. To avoid for ripping. Firmly grasp one crosswise thread, WhenTracey suggested having your quilt shrink to an odd shape, it's and gently pull the thread by carefully scooting
we make our best to use the same type of fabric for both the the fabric along the thread and away from your mom a family quilt for her top and the back. Pre-shrink your fabric (and fingers. If the thread breaks before making a
batting, if it is cotton) by machme washing it line all the way to the opposite edge, cut as far 80th birthday, I agreed, and drying it in a hot dryer. as possible along the thread line, then grasp a even though I had never new cross thread and pull again. quilt. before made a If your fabric has a dominate print, it can be
1 signed When Homecoming rolled around, straightened simply by cutting a straight edge Hazel Allen, up for the quilting worbhop by across the fabric following the print.
'68. It was during that workshop that I sewed
my first quUt block. Now, I enjoy quilting so Step 3; Assemble the quilt sand-
much that I've lost track of the number of quilts wich.
I've made. A quilt sandwich, like an edible sandwich,
Quilting doesn't have to take months or has three layers: a top, a filler, and a bottom.
years. In as little as two hours, 1 can make an For a turned quilt, the sandwich is built in-
attractive lap-size or crib quilt. These are work- side-out with the batting (filler) on the bot-
ing quilts, not heirlooms. They're intended tom. Spread the batting out on the floor and
to he used, get dirty, and be machine washed. smooth it without stretching it. On top of the
Heirlooms are wonderful works of art, but 1 also batting, spread the quilt hack with the fabric
use, want my grandsons to have quilts they can One way to straighten your fabric right side up. On top of the quilt back, spread not just admire. is to puU a thread.
I've used them as gifts, not only for babies
hut also for adults. These lap quilts are a great Step 2: Straighten the fabric. size for use in the car or in a wheelchair.
When fabric is wound onto a bolt, the folded There is no right or wrong way to make a edges are sometimes stretched. There are three quilt. The techniques you use depend on your ways to straighten stretched fabric. preferences and the amount of time you wish to ^If Ripping is fastest, but it leaves a frayed edge invest. whole-cloth quilt is quick that A a way ' A and may also distort or ripple the edge. To rip, you too can enjoy creating a quilt.
measure 1 inch ( I Vi inches for flannel fabric)
salvage (factory woven) edge. Step 1 : Wash the fabric. up the side of the
To avoid any surprises after you wash the Cut a 1-inch slit across the salvage and into the
quilt, pre-wash and pre-shrink the fabric. fabric. Grasp the fabric on each side of the slit
Prevent your fabric from bleeding by wash- and pull apart, ripping across the fabric. Layer the elements of your quilt ing it with a white washcloth in cold water To straighten fabric by pulling a thread, cut with the front upside down.
20 • Summer 2006 '
»».',^>-^~:t:-.%T' What You'll Need
1. Needle (I've found the chenille needle I picked up at Wal-Mart to work well because o
eye and sharp point.)
2. Scissors
3. Pins ;
' 4. Sewing machine (nice, but not necessary if you're up to sewing by hand)
5. Material
6. 45x60-inch piece of batting (Just about anything can be used for batting. Old blankets"
work nice, or you can buy batting in your local department store's sewing section.) six strands) 7. Yam (sport weight or baby yarn works best) or embroidery floss (use all
8. 1% yards of 45-inch-wide print fabric for the quilt top and another IV2 yards (print
or solid) for the quilt back
9. Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler are nice (but not necessary)
right side out. Reach into the quilt front right side down. Carefully trim to turn the sandwich finger into each the back and the hatting to the same si:e as the sandwich again, and poke a Blind stitch the the grid is complete. Remove the pins along the quilt top. corner to sharpen the point. the three edges. Now you are ready to tie your Mark a 7- to 10-inch opening in the center opening shut by hand. sandwich, transformini: it into a quilt- of one of the quilt's shon sides by placing two
pins side by side on each end ot the opening. Step B; Finish sewing.
This opening will later be used for turning the Pm e\er\- three to four inches around the
quilt sandwich right side out. Continue pinning quilt, then top stitch Vi inch from the edge.
the layers together, using single pins every three Once you'\'e sewn all the way around the quilt
til toiir incbe^. sandwich, remove the pins.
Step 7: Mark where to tie.
Your batting package will state the recom-
mended distance between quilting, which is
also the recommended distance between ties.
Use straight pins to mark rows the appropriate STEP 8 distance apart along one long edge. Now, fold At each grid pin, ta/ce a small sDtchiiiroi4gh
the sandwich, aligning the two long edges, and oil three layers and tie the ends. place the corresponding pins along the other
long edge. Unfold the sandwich, and mark Step 8: Tie your quilt. rows along one short edge. Fold the marked Thread your needle to the middle of about short edge, and align the comers with the Sew from one set of double pins 18 inches of yam (or whatever you are using to farthest set of pins on the long edges. Insert around the edge to the odxer set of double pins. tie your quilt). At each grid pin, take a small pins into the sandwich, using the pins on the stitch through all three layers, leaving the ends short edge as a guide. Continue doing this, us- two three inches long fot tying. Tie the 4; Begin sewing. about to Step ing each set of pins along the long sides until ends using a snug square knot. Working with a ''4-inch seam allowance Once you've tied all the marks on your on your sewing machine, sew from one set ot grid, make sure you've taken out all your pins, double pins around the edge to the other set and step back to enjoy your masterpiece. Oh, of double pins. Between the double pins, pull and when you pack up for next year's Home- back the quilt top fabric and sew only the coming Weekend, don't forget to bring your backing and batting together. Remove all pins. quilt so you can show it off to other alumni at Trim the comers diagonally without cutting the Homecoming Weekend quilt show. <^ the stitching.
'81, '82, senior programmer analyst for Step 5: Turn the sandwich. Judy Delay, is Information Systems at Southern. During a presentation for Roll the long sides ot your quilt sandwich Homecoming Weekend 2005, she shared information on how to while make this and other easy timesaving quilts. Judy says that together like a scroll. Take the rolled end := turned quilts ace great for beginners, she's found
tuck it inside the '. opposite the opening, and to be even faster. If you'd like directions on ho»
.-.e: ;^;l!ng sandwich. Reach into the opening, grasping the bound quilt, email [email protected] or come ti STEPS , . , „ ,. Homecoming Weekend. Reach into the opening and ease workshop during rolled bundle, and ease it through the opening
the material through, turning it right side out.
Columns • 21 BEYOND CHALKBOARDS & NOTEBOOKS
by Kelli Gauthier, '06, and Lori Futcher, '94
If your memory of college classes includes copying notes
from the chalkboard into your spiral notebook, you'd hardly
recognize today's classroom. PowerPoint presentations are now
used far more frequently than the chalkboard, and many students
prefer to take notes using their laptops. Once considered innova-
tive, PowerPoint and laptops have become classroom standards.
So what are innovative professors doing today? Continuing to
look for new, creative ways to provide their students with learn-
ing opportunities that truly impact their lives. Whether this means
bringing new tools into the classroom or trying new techniques,
Southern's professors are creating educational experiences their
students will never forget. ' ^ Paula Clark learned how different worldvlews Influence popular movies
in Religion Professor Jud Lake's class.
your ability to critique compet-
ing worldviews."
Certainly a religion class in
which students watch movies is
not without some controversy.
After prayerful consideration
and discussion with colleagues,
however, Lake believes in what
le started.
"1 teach to the very conser-
vative side and stay away from
movies with gratuitous violence,
sexuality, and language," he says.
"|These| have no place in this class
or in the Christian experience."
Lake also made it clear to his What Would Jesus Watch? students that while they would watch movies Philosophy and the Christian Faith during the class, there was a greater purpose for doing so.
"This class was not an excuse for watching
movies," he says. "If you're going to watch, you Familiar scenes from one of standing ot the ways in which societal world- Scott Fogg's. '04, tavorite N'iews influence contemporary society. must learn to he careful, prayerful, and very se-
movies flickered across the Lake dividetl the class marerial into three lective. Critical thinking must be fully engaged
at all a movie." screen at the front of the classroom. sections beginning with a study of the world- times during that of his students Scott had seen Tom Hanks in the views of Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and other Lake acknowledges most of spend- role of Forrest Gtimp at least a dozen ancient philosophers. Next he discussed the are watching movies already. Instead
times. But this time, he was view- Seventh-day Adventist workK'iew in the con- ing time telling his students to stay away from altogether, to use movies to ing the him in a whole new light. text of contemporary non-Christian worldviews. him he was happy understandiiig of "The movie wasn't completely In the final segment ot the class, Lake showed equip his students with an the world in which they live. anti-God, hut it had existentialist students how Hollywood imposes \'arious world- Scott, was a him major, says that he undertones," Scott says, referring views on its audiences through film. In groups ot who his wife, Kelly, '06, share a love tor movies. to how the movie's scenes are live or six, students did a case study oil a movie and
each completely self-contained, and then made a presentation to the rest of the So when she was looking for a religion class
which gives the teeling ot there class on the worldview present in their him. to take her senior year, Scott recommended
heing no overarching plan, a sen- "Through the movies, we discus.sed Christi- she take Philosophy and the Christian Faith. Kelly's experience was much like her husband's. timent that is also expressed hy anity, nihilism, naturalism, existentialism, New- the the movie's character. "As Chris- Ageism, postmodernism, and more," Lake says, "Dr. Lake realizes that we interact with says Kelly. gave us the tools that tians, we helieve God has a plan. "hut all ot the worldviews were evaluated in the world," "He we as Adventists need to discuss our differences There had been times when 1 had light of the Adventist worldview."
a problem and would quote the Students appreciated the opportunity to with the world." After taking this class, many students say movie. But 1 had to rethink a lot consciously analyze the ways in which Holly- they are more selective with the movies they of that—and rethink the things 1 wood is seeking to undermine Christianity. Lake
believe." says that each him producer and director holds choose to watch.
"School is all about learning, and learn- Scott was a part of an experi- a certain worldview, and it is often in direct behavior," says Grant ment born in the classroom ot jud coiitlict with the Christian worLKiew. .•\nalyz- ing means a change in '06. a better Lake, pn4essor in Southern's ing the hlms helped students learn to stay alert Graves, "This class has made me
School ot Religion. Lake, who instead of mindlessly absorbing whatever Hol- person.
teaches Philosophy and the Chris- lywood fc-ds them.
tian Faith, decided that Southern "Engaging interactively can actually be a
students needed a practical under- growing experience," Lake says. "It enhances
Columns • 23 —
^ Physics Professor Chris Hansen helped students like Evan Colom learn about the principles of physics through hands-on experiments.
Determined to try teach-
ing students physics hands-on,
Hansen and the Physics De-
partment replaced Introduc-
tion to Physics with Exploring
Physics. Rather than skimming
across the surface, the new class
was created to introduce non-
science majors to the subject by
looking at two big physics topics
per semester. During winter 2006, Hansen
and his class looked at the prin-
ciples of buoyancy and pressure as
well as heat and temperature. At
Kinetic Learning the beginning of each class, Han- Exploring Physics sen facilitated a discussion about the topic, and then the class broke
into groups of three to five to work
was a lieautiful Sunday m Iting in late February, and Rika being told how pressure and buoyancy work, the Gemmell, junior mass com- students discovered the principles on their own munication major, was up early. through scientific experimentation. With a bottle of orange juice and a "Students simply looking for someone to tell rubber tube in hand, Rika headed them the right answers were somewhat fnistrated," outside to learn how to siphon gas. Hansen says. "The punch line didn't come every Don't worry; Rika wasn't a thiet. day; they had to work several class periods." She was simply a student in Chris Students like Evan Colom, '06, appreciated Hansen's Exploring Physics class being able to learn about physics at her own pace. an introductory experiment-based "We could take things step by step—you physics class tor non-science majors. didn't always have to figure things out right In the end, Rika and her group away," she says. decided to siphon only the bottle of Although teaching and learning physics in a orange juice, but the experiment different way takes some time for adjustment, would he part of their class presen- Hansen is excited about the direction in which tation on the scientific principles the Physics Department is moving. He says there of pressure, suction, and force. is a movement in the world of physics education "One of the goals of this class," toward helping students to find answers on their says Hansen, "was to learn the own. Although this tactic has most often been scientific process and how it works applied at the General Physics level, he thinks by practicing it instead of hearing that non-science majors benefit from a deeper it from a professor." understanding of scientific principles. Three years ago, Hansen went to Hansen asserts that students who want to sit a conference to understand how passively in an introductory science students learn physics. It came as no class probably won't like Exploring Physics. But surprise to him that students learn he says that an understanding of scientific prin- best by doing. As a result, Hansen ciples is valuable for anyone. was inspired to revitalize Southern's "Learning things firsthand is a little messy Introduction to Physics class to sometimes and not as efficient," says Hansen, make it more useful to students. "but it seems to be more valuable." 24 • Summer 2006 ^ Shelly Lake appreciated how Associate Professor Loren Bornhurst's anonymous quizzes using clickers helped her prepare for the class's standardized final. *^*"^' No T'-^ r\ Click 'n Learn they thought was the correct answer. This ap- "Teaching organic chemistry, you will often Organic Chemistry proach gave him the immediate feedback he see blank looks on the students' faces," Bamhurst was looking for, but those who didn't know the says. "Then you're left wondering, 'Are they answers were sometimes too timid to participate bored because this is so easy, or are they lost Pointing gadgets that looked or they'd look to see hov\' others were answering because it's too difficult'"' like half-sized remotes before raising their card. On the occasions when the majority of toward the screen in front Then he learned about the Interwrite^^' Per- the class clicked in a wrong answer, Bamhurst of the room, the students v\atched sonal Response System, which he began using wasn't left wondering anymore. He used those and waited with anticipation. for pre-lab group quizzes. opportunities to review and clarify that par- Suddenly the entire class, profes- The system consists of an infrared receiver, ticular concept. Then he would put a similar sor included, enipted into a huge just like what's inside a home television set, and question in one of his upcoming quizzes. Usu- cheer. What could cause such ex- 50 remote-like gadgets called clickers. Bamhurst ally, he found, by the time the concept came citement' They weren't watching a displayed his multiple-choice questions using up in a quiz a second time, most students had football game, as some might guess. PowerPoint, and the students would click in it nailed down. These students had just finished their answers. Once all the students had clicked "The best part about using the clickers for taking a qui:. They're cheering m, Bamhurst mo\ed on to the next screen, me was reviewing previously studied material," because everyone in the room got a which would ha\-e a bar graph showing how says Shelly Lake, junior business administra- perfect score. e\'eryone answered. The bar showing the cor- tion and pre-med major. "1 appreciated that the for the "One of the problems 1 found rect answer would be in green, while all other questions he was asking helped us review in teaching organic chemistry is answers would be in red. standardized final." that everything draws on previ- "The clickers made the quizzes a lot more It seems this form of review worked. Last ously learned information," says interesting," says junior organic chemistry major year, student test scores for the cumulative Associate Professor Loren Barn- Jonathan Schilling, "and when something's more American Chemical Society organic chemistry hurst. "It's difficult to memorize interesting, you pay attention to it more." final averaged in the 77th percentile. Bamhurst it all and keep it tresh in the stu- Bamhurst found the friendly competition says this is a huge improvement from the first dents' memory." that emerged between the different lab sections year he taught at Southern, when average test Bamhurst began trying to keep provided a strong motivation for students to scores were somewhere close to the 30th per- previously learned information know their material. At the same time, he set centile. at the forefront of his students' up the system up so that students could enter "1 don't know if it's just the clickers that minds by handing out large col- their answers anonymously, eliminating the tear have caused this increase—but they can't hurt," ored cards labeled A, B, C, and D, that their peers or professor would look down on says Bamhurst, who has made other changes to which the students used to take them for missing an answer. Most importantly, his class that could also have contributed to the informal group quizzes. He would the immediate feedback these clickers provided improved test scores. "I'm going to continue us- ask multiple-choice questions and helped Bamhurst to know when a concept ing them until it's proven chat it was something the students would raise the card needed further explanation. else 1 did that w'as key." Columns • 25 ^ English Professor Ra- chel Byrd and Associate History Professor Lisa Diller teamed up to teach a class at Southern that helped students like Emily AAcArthur more fully understand mar- tyrdom. It Takes Two Persecution and Martyrdom: Voices of Power and Dissent Sitting around a conference us could have done on our own." The course ended with the students doing room table, students par- As students benefited from two teachers' research on a contemporary issue and leading a ticipated in a conversation knowledge and expertise, they were provided class discussion on that topic. on martyrdom with not one, hut with thorough context and insight about how "1 loved the application in the vety end," two professors. ideas change over time. says Valerie Miller, senior liberal arts education By studying under university Erin Morgan, a senior English major, major, "the way everything that happened in professors with different back- explains how this helped stimulate class dis- the 16th and 17th centuries trickled down to grounds, students were able to cussion. "I liked having two different authori- where w^e are today." benefit from the blending of two tative voices because 1 think it helped to set "Getting to write a paper on political per- areas of expertise as they studied the open discussion tone. If we got 'stuck' in secution in Zimbabwe was without a doubt my the development of toleration in a discussion and couldn't think of anything favorite part of the coutse," adds Emily McAr- England during the 16th and 17th to say, the two professors could start a lively thur, '06. "Sometimes the personal stories of centuries. discussion between themselves, and that those affected by the persecution would liter- Professor Rachel Byrd is a liter- generally attracted our attention and got our ally move me to tears, but then I'd delve more ary critic studying polemics (the minds going," she says. "It helped us shate our into the history and realize how such an atmo- art of arguing powerfully and ef- opinions very openly because they started the sphere of fear and intolerance has come about. fectively for or against something class promising to disagree with each othei Leading a class discussion opened my mind to and engaging in controversy) in on some things, and that made us feel like we even more possibilities of why a society like the 16th century, and Associate didn't always have to agree with one another, Zimbabwe would persecute and that there are Professor Lisa Diller is a historian which was lots of fun!" two sides to the story." studying Catholic contributions to Because both professors graded the papers, It is unusual for a small college like South- toleration in the 17th century. students got two sets of feedback on their tests ern to have two professors with such similar "These differences," says Diller, and drafts, and many students said they found it research backgrounds. By taking advantage of "enabled us to give students a to be very helpful. They knew that their grade this opportunity, Byrd and Diller were able to more complete picture on the had been thought about and discussed at length provide students with a unique educational subject matter than either one of between two professors instead of just one. experience. 26 • Summer 2006 ^ Rennie Bodden was assigned to work with Southern's Director of De- velopment Services Rob Roney as his personal trainer. A Lesson in Fitness Personal Tr,Irainer After six days of visiting "The classes that meant the most to me in language," he says. Although students were re- family in Ashby, Mas- college were the ones where I received practi- quired to know technical information such as sachusetts, Lyim Sauls, cal experience," Mayer says, and my philosophy basic muscle groups and how they function, an adjunct professor in the School is that this class is beneficial to both sides." Mayer was much more concerned that his student of Journalism and Communica- Mayer sent out a campus-wide email asking trainers understood how to work with people. tion, couldn't wait to tell Darin who would be interested in working with a stu- Darin found that working with his clients Rampton, '06, the good news. For dent personal trainer. Within minutes all the and hearing their satisfaction was gratifying. the first time in his life, Sauls had slots were filled, and each student was assigned "Dr. Sauls told me that because of the program returned from vacation without three to four employees to work with. we had set up, he didn't teel nearly as many gaining a single pound 1 At their After students performed health assessments aches and pains when he got up in the morn- post-vacation meeting, Sauls told to determine their clients' level of physical ing," he says. Darin about his accomplishment, fitness, they helped clients design fitness programs In addition to his increased level of physical and together they celebrated his tailored to their needs. From there, students fitness, Sauls was also pleased with other aspects progress. and clients met together once a week, in addi- of his experience. As a student in Harold Mayer's tion to keeping in touch via phone and email. "It was tremendously rewarding to be a Personal Trainer class, Darin got Mayer used class time for lectures and work- guinea pig, knowing I was helping a student to a firsthand, practical look at what book assignments. The students often came to learn," he says. it takes to be a successful personal class early on certain days to discuss problems Because of the huge success of the Personal trainer as he worked one-to-one they were facing with their clients and how to Trainer class, Mayer is excited to continue with faculty and staff members who solve them. Mayer considered this to be very building the program. With the new Wellness had been assigned to him. valuable time, as students and professor were Center under way (see pages 18-19), Mayer wants Mayer decided to involve fac- able to learn from each other. to see Southern become the forefront in physi- ulty and staff in his class as a way of As an exercise physiologist with 25 years of cal education, training, and overall wellness. giving students what he felt would experience, Mayer understands the importance "1 really want people to be impressed and bst prepare them for success—ex- of meeting people where they are. "You get say to our graduates, 'oh, you were trained at perience. them to change because you're speaking their Sout/u;m!"' 'v' COUMN? 28 • Summer 2006 "I through the years with ekett and ears by Lori Futcher, '94, and Rebekah Bissell X Low has Southern Adventist University changed in the last three decades? Consider this: 30 years ago, Southern had less than Collegedale 100 telephones on campus with only 1 7 phone lines from to the world beyond, and only six computers. Today, there are nearly 1,700 phones (not including cellulars), 1,000 university computers, and an estimated 1,500 student-owned computers on Southern's cam- pus! Faculty members Shirley Spears and John Beckett share firsthand accounts of how Southern has grown and embraced technology. ot early years "If 1 were to choose one item that would be symbolic my home," says Shirley Spears, here, I guess it would be teaching from a mobile associate professor in the School of Nursing who came to Southern in 1970. Only a year after Spears began teaching at Southern, the bachelor's nurs- mobile ing program was moved out of Jones Hall and into three temporary homes parked beside Lynn Wood Hall. she recalls. "I had skills lab in the kitchen of one of the mobile homes," tube-feed- "We had very little equipment. We didn't have IV pumps and mg pumps. We didn't have supplies on campus to teach students what they were going to tind in the hospital. When we oriented them to the hospital, our first man- we oriented them to the equipment. I remember when we got nequins, we thought we were making progress. Now our computerized man- nequins can talk to us!" John Beckett, who began his career at Southern in 1975 as an engineer at speaking. "If I WSMC, also remembers a very different campus, technically was going to solve had a technological problem, I was probably the guy who savvy people. It's very rare it," he says. "These days we have a lot of technically who knows how to fix it." that 1 have a problem and can't find somebody Columns • 29 The Road to Southern As graduation drew near, there was talk of possibly hiring Spears' and Beckett's career journeys have been tilled him full time, hut he hadn't received an official job offer. with challenges and successes. For both of them, their jour- Meanwhile he turned down two jobs, at a time when the job neys began with God opening doors that would lead them to market wasn't very good for graduates, in hopes he would be a lifetime of service at Southern. able to stay at Southern. "We first came in 1964 to visit my brother-in-law, Ken Graduation day came, and he still hadn't heard any- Spears [then director ot Student Finance]," says Spears. thing—until he walked across the stage to accept his di- "When we saw this place, we decided this was where we ploma from then-President Frank Knittel. wanted to come if the Lord was willing." "Oh, John," Knittel said as Beckett reached out to shake Spears started nursing school at Arizona State University, his hand, "we've got a job for you. Would you stay?" hut before she was able to graduate, her husband, Don, was asked to supervise Southern's Purchasing and Duplicating Nursing's Big Change Office. As much as the couple wanted to make the move At that time, Lynn Wood Hall was quite a hub of activ- to Southern, they were concerned that transferring nursing ity. Classrooms, WSMC, and offices for English, history, and schools would simply be too difficult, particularly since the religion were there, as was the associate's nursing program. final year ot Southern's nursing program was taught on the "The associate's and bachelor's programs were completely Orlando campus at that time. separate departments," Beckett explains. "1 recall they were "1 was writing a paper one night durnig hnal exams at thrown together with some violence." Arizona State, and I was troubled about whether or not we "We didn't kill anybody," Spears responds. "Though there should go to Southern," Spears remembers. "1 prayed that if was a philosophical difference." we were supposed to go to Tennessee, God would help us work in the '70s, having a career program where nursing students could earn their out the program so 1 could transfer and hnish. 1 asked God to associate's degree and then continue until let me know within one week. 1 went to bed, and then at 5:30 they completed their bachelor's was virtually unheard ot, with a.m. my time (8:30 a.m. Eastern time), we received a call from only two or three colleges in the nation taking this approach. Southern. Doris Payne [then chair of the Nursing "This was really a pioneering concept," says Spears. Department] was on the line to work out my cur- "When we went to the National League for Nursing, they riculum. God didn't wait a week!" After completing didn't support us. They actually laughed us out of the room. her degree. Spears was offered a job as a professor. They thought it would never fly." Beckett's career at Southern began in much the However, the nursing program did ha\'e support from same way. His new wife, Barbara, was hired to work Southern's administration. in the Records Office, where she remains to diis day. "Cyril Futcher [then academic dean] helped us get where Beckett, who had been working full time as chief we needed to he," remembers Spears. "He supported us by going engineer for Columbia Union College's radio to uni\ersities that had adopted this concept and bringing in station, decided to come to Southern to complete a consultant to make the change happen. This was a huge step his degree in communications. As a student, he for nursing. From my perspective, 1 thought we merged pretty worked part time as an engineer for WSMC. well. When we came together, we stuck together nicely." 50 Years of Nursing In September 1956, 11 Southern students began preparing for their nursing careers. This in itself was not unusual; Southern had offered pre-nursing since 1934. The difference was that students could The addition of computers is only one complete the entire nursing program at Southern. Fifty years later, of the changes Shirley Spears has witnessed with nearly a quarter of students majoring in nursing, the program over the last three decades. has become a pillar of the university. The School of Nursing's 50th anniversary will be celebrated on October 29, 2006, with continuing education workshops followed by a golden anniversary gala. 30 • Summer 2006 1 "The combined program benefits students financially and "One hospital administrator told me that robots were in experience," says Linda Marlowe, progressions coordinator going to take over the nursing profession," Spears says, "but for the School ot Nursing. "Once students graduate with an studies have since shown that mortality rates decrease when associate's degree, they can earn registered nurse wages while you increase RN coverage." attending classes to earn their bachelor's, and by graduation By the 1990s, the nursing career had evolved and es- they may have one to two years ot experience in the field." tablished itself as a valued profession. At the same time, an explosion in technology offered more careers for computer The Computer Challenge .science majors. Beckett's big challenge came during the next decade, "What stands out the most in my mind about the 1990s," when debt incurred from the mid-1980s construction of Beckett comments, "is growth." Brock Hall collided with a severe drop in enrollment, leav- By 1997, the computer science program had moved into ing essentially no money for equipment upgrades in the the newly constructed Hickman Science Center, and Herin institution's budget. Hall, where nursing students had been studying for more Beckett, who became director of Information Services in than 20 years, was bursting at the seams. 1977, was forced to use his own ingenuity to keep the cam- "I was thrilled when we got to use the science center's pus computers running. classrooms," says Spears. "It's wonderfol that they're sharing "We got really lucky," Beckett comments. "Our vender was space with us." obseleting the machines we were using. They did this by in- Throughout the '90s and even today, nursing has re- creasing the maintenance prices so most customers would find mained the major on campus with the most enrollees. As the it cheaper to lease a new machine than to keep an old one. university entered the 2 1st century, the number of nursing Suddenly, there was a wealth of equipment for the taking!" majors was a little over 200. Six years later, the number has He made multiple trips to pick up donated equipment, going more than doubled to more than 500 nursing and pre-nurs- even as far as Kansas City for a crop of discarded computers. ing majors, including graduate students. Plans are currently "I learned how to maintain the computers, keep them under way for an expansion and reno\'ation of Herin Hall to alive, and expand them to their maximum use," Beckett says. better meet the needs of today's nursing students. "That was sufficient as long as we wrote our own programs. When we bought programs elsewhere, we had to upgrade. Moving Forward But by then, enrollment was back up." "Technology has changed dramatically," says Spears. "My cousin went to the ICU re- A Time of Growth cently and commented that it looked like the Southern wasn't the only institution struggling in the '80s. cockpit of a 747. These days it takes a year to Changes in the Medicare system caused substantial financial orient students to the operating room. This is losses to hospitals all over the country. Hospitals began to one area where students who play computer question whether they could afford to hire RNs, and nurses games really excel, because they already know- had to prove their worth. With fewer nursing jobs available, how computers operate." enrollment in Southern's nursing program also dropped. Beckett, who became a professor in the Entering the Computer Age When John Beckett began working at Southern Missic College in 1975, there was no computer science major—only a minor and some service classes. An associate degree was offered the following year, and in 1980 Southern began offering its first four-year degree in computer science. Today, the university's John Beckett has witnessed Southern's School of Computing offers both a bachelor of art and a bachelor transformation from a 17-phone-line campus to a wireless of science in computer science as well as degrees in computer university. information systems and computer systems administration. Columns • 3 School of Computing in 2000, has also observed that this The Heart of Southern generation ot students has grasped technology- and gone While both Beckett and Spears speak honestly about the beyond what any previous generation could imagine. challenges of the ever-widening generation gap and full- "My favorite experiences are always watching people who to-the-brim schedules, thev never mention the thought of worked for me or who took classes from me move beyond what working elsewhere. 1 taught them," Beckett says. "Sometimes 1 have to catch my "You really ha\'e to be committed to what you belie\'e m breath and realize that it's my turn to be quiet and listen." to work here," Spears comments. "Anybody on this campus Students who have been tapping away at computer key- could be making a lot more money elsewhere, but God pro- boards nearly from birth may adapt more easily to new tech- vides great rewards in other ways. I feel privileged to be here. nologies than those who remember when the campus had If 1 had to earn a living another way, I'd volunteer my time but still rely their elders to only six computers, they on help here— it's that great of a place to be." navigate the path from youth to adulthood. The elements that make Southern a great place for pro- fessors like Beckett and Spears to work—a strong spiritual Brought to Belong atmosphere, positive faculty/student relationships, and pur- "1 feel certain God brought me to Southern ev- pose-driven learning—are the same elements that continue ery time a student walks out of my office and we've to attract students to campus. soK'ed a problem," says Beckett, who was awarded "You can hnd what you're looking for at Southern," Southern's Distinguished Service Medallion m May Spears comments. "You can find spirituality, focus, purpose, 2003, "and that happens quite often." and meaning for your life, and you can make friends for Spears expresses feeling the same way when life with the type of people you would want to spend time former students call her to ask for career guidance with." or when those about to graduate tell her that her Though the campus has grown from a small missionary support helped them get through the program. college to a mid-sized university and cell phones and laptops "God impresses me that this is where I'm are now as prevalent as pens and textbooks, there is much supposed to be," Spears says. "When 1 get dis- that remains the same. couraged because students aren't doing well or "The heart and soul of Southern is still here," Beckett aren't focused on learning, I pray that it I'm in says. "Things ha\'e to adjust to the times we live in, but the will well." the right place, God help them do reason 1 came here as a student is the reason 1 think students "Whenever she prays that prayer, she sees still come now, because it's a great place to get a Christian an improxement in her students' test scores. education." V" What has remained the same while you were here? "While fashion and landscapes "The way the campus shifts gears change with time, the commitment Friday evenings as the Sabbath ap- of students, faculty, and staff remain proaches and students make their way "The main thing I feel remains the Christ-centered." to vespers." same each year is the focus on Linda Marlowe, School of Nursing —Phil Garver, School of PE, Health, Welbess pK: teach- — ing the importance of Jesus and a (began working at Southern in 1972) (began working at Southern in 1976) personal relationship with Him." —Katye Hunt, A.N.G.E.L. "One aspect of Southern that has "The people are still as nice as then (began working at Southern in 1976) never changed is the synergy between and the university is still attracting students and professors, that magical students that hopefully will continueinue ^ "Good students... especially in physics. interaction necessary for education to to think their time here was really We tend to get good students." happen." some of the best days of their livi — Henry Kuhlman, Physics Department —Wilma McClarty, English Department —Wayne Janzen, Leaseholds (began working at Southern in 1968) (began working at Southern in 1972) (began working at Southern in 1967) :cc6 ^ .university. ±U^. 'nr^ Join us for one of the following Students are extraordinarily friendly, FREE PreviewSouthern events:* professors are exceptionally caring, October 12-13 • and the campus is focused on Christ. November 16-17 • But don't just trust our word. 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The devotional was written by university- which recognized is being recognized for president Gordon Biet: and conceptualized by the book with the excellence for the devo- the Marketing and Uni\'ersity Relations Office. Special Merit Award tional book, meaning the The 21st Annual Admissions Advertising in the category' of professionalism and qual- Awards recognized the devotional with the Institutional Publi- ity of Southern publica- Silver Award in the category of external publi- cations. tions are up there with the cations. The Admissions Advertising Awards is "To be compared best of the best." the oldest, largest, and most prestigious compe- to a number of other To request a com- tition of its kind, with more than 3,500 entries university publica- plimentary copy of this submitted last year from ever\' state in the United tions and be recog- award-winning book, email States as well as multiple foreign entries. nized is an honor [email protected]. Nixon Accepts Call to Collegedale John Xixon became the senior pastor at the from Andrews Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church University in 2003. in the summer The Nixons have After Georgia-Cumberland Conference three children: John officials approached Nixon about the position, 11, Paul, and Clarise. he and his wife, Januw-oina, began the deci- John 11 is a minister sion-making process. "On the first morning, our He and his wife, devotion was 2 Timothy 4:6: 'For 1 am already April, have a son, being poured out like a drink offering, and the John III. Paul teaches time has come for my departure,"' N'lxon says. English at Pine Forge The couple interpreted the text as a sign from Academy, and Clarise God and after prayerful meditation, accepted graduated from the call. Oakwood in May. Dwight Herod, the church's interim senior pastor during the search, says the committee was looking for three qualities in a new pastor Southern Launches Online Program "NLxon has a high level of spirituality as w-ell as speaking and leadership abilities," Herod Students can now go to class without leaving For more information, visit the program's observes. home. Southern officially launched several website at virtualcampus.southem.edu. As Collegedale 's first African-American online courses this summer pastor, Nixon plays a historic role, but he feels Southern Adventist comfortable with the position. "My wife and Universiry Online offers an I have a lot of experience with multicultural opportunity' for students who congregations," Nixon says. "After a little time want an early start on their goes by, people get to know you, and color issues college career or the flexible really fade away. You simply become John, or schedule needed for balancing Katie, or Mary, or whatever your name is." work and family along with Nixon served as the pastor of Oakwood Col- university coursework. lege Church for eight years. Collegedale Church "It's an option for people is his third college church and sixth congrega- who will not come here physi- tion of more than 1 ,000 members. cally," says Dan Lim, South- Nixon graduated from Oakwood College in em's dean of online leaming. 1976 with a theology degree, received his masters Twelve to fourteen classes in New Testament studies from Fuller Theologi- are planned for the 2006-2007 cal Seminary in 1990, and earned his doctorate academic year 34 • Summer 2006 Headlines Optical Research Aims at Reducing Implant Infections With the optical tweezers, Bacteria clinging to joint implants is a proh- Icm that can lead to infections for those student researchers trapped for \\ ho have had joint replacement surger>'. This is and moved bacteria the a prohlem Southern Ad\'entist University stu- first time last semester. dents are hoping to help solve through current "It's a big hurdle we jumped research using optical tweezers to determine this year," says Physics Profes- how bacteria adhere to surfaces. sor Chris Hansen. The optical The goal ot the Physics and Biology stu- tweezers may then be used dents who are collaborating in the research to manipulate the bacteria is for their findings to reveal a better way for in determining its adhesive creating joint implants more resistant to bacte- properties. ria that cling to current implant surfaces. "The students are par- The optical tweezers consist ot a high- ticipating in the scientific qualit>' laser beam focused through a micro- process," Hansen says, "con- scope. The beam is capable of grabbing ducting original research—not bacteria the size of one millionth of a meter. something that is canned." Southern Joins Organization to Better Serve Hispanic Students n less than 20 years, Hispanics will comprise tion according to a 2003 U.S. Census report. I 1 8.9 percent ot the United States popula- As a new associate member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the only affili- ated university in Tennessee, Southern is well situated to meet the growing Christian edu- cational needs ot the Hispanic community. ^B Upcomi Headlines Frogs and Turtles Bring New Life to Hickman Science Center Poison Arrow Frogs and Flv Ri\er Turtles art- that simulates the .Australian environment the newest permanent residents of Hickman where they are often found. Science Center. Sophomore biology' major "It helps students get a feel for diversity," Carl Person, an avid collector of reptiles and Biology Professor Lee Spencer says, "and amphibians, assisted in the Biology Depart- realize that things are not the same all over ment's acquisition. the world." "We thought it would he good to have some When students look at the frogs' aquar- new lite in the department," says Carl. "Many ium, Carl hopes they are reminded of the students never see something like this other rainforests that are rapidly disappearing as a than in their textbooks. These creatures give result of clear cutting. students a chance to see something they would "They're quickly vanishing," he says. not otherwise see." "What students are seeing is a small piece of The Poison Arrow Frogs are housed in an what was once a massive domain in Earth's aquarium that mimics the warm and humid ecosystem. The take-home message should be Amazonian environment they call home. The to remember to protect them and all of God's Fly River Turtles live in a freshwater aquarium creation. God asks us to be good stewards." Bietz and Hasel Lead a Holy Land Tour Bible will HiflUiifllBMifcwerf ^ The ^k, aJI^ never be the same for Southern Adventist Uni\-er- sity benefactors and alumni who toured Jerusalem and sur- rounding areas in March. Members of the President's Circle, other university con- tributors, and alumni Spotlight In Wonder of was 1844, and Samuel Morse was attempting the first public tcleeraph Ir God's Universe message. He carefully tapped out the dots and dashes from Washington, knowing he would m.ike history when his code was recened in Baltimore. by Jennifer Jas, '92 His me.s.sage was: "What hath God wrought." This same sense of awe in God's universe is one of the qualities that Southern .Adx'entist University's Physics Department instills in students. "1 love doing research," Hefferlin says. "1 love being around students, "Trying to see patterns in the universe tells us something about God and and Southern provides the right environment for this kind of research." le.ids us to praise Him," says Ken Ca\'iness, chair of the department. Hefferlin's prim.iry research for 30 years, with the help of many stu- Though small, the department's dents, has focused on the analysis impact on the scientific world is im- and prediction of molecular data, pressive. According to the Southeast- specifically on adding to the ern Section of the American Physical graphical representation of the pe- Society, it is "considered by many tiodic table. Now he is research- to be the outstanding small-college ing the principle ot periodicity. program in America." It has averaged The faculty's pride and joy is two graduates per year for the past 30 involving students in research years, but growth is expected since and scientific writing, and South- the number of physicists hasn't been ern starts students earlier than increasing as fast as the demand. do most universities. A display General classes usually have about cabinet in the Hickman Science 45 students, but classes for physics Center contains 1 5 examples of majors have no more than five. publications in which Southern "My average upper-division class students were the authors or con- size was three students, and I had two ttibuting authors of research. classes where 1 was the only student," "[Research is] an important says alum Nick Vence, who gradu- aspect of education because it ated in 2005 with a double major in gi\'es students a respect for how physics and math and is now working much effort goes into research," on his PhD. "Now that is the way to says Hefferlin. "It also stirs cre- learn quantum physics! 'Excuse me ative thinking and is a plus on a Dr. Hansen, can you explain that to resume." me again? 1 didn't get it the first two times!'" Experience internships are available for Specialties Biology students use high-tech optical tweezers to trap bacteria. To learn more about this project, physics students, and a lucky few Ftom its modern facilities in turn to page 35. land research-related jobs while Hickman Science Center, the department offers majors in physics, bio- still in school. Before graduating, Andersen began working for a physics, and engineering studies. It also offers a distinguished group of government-contract research facility, and one of his work projects was faculty. also his senior research assignment: building a plasma limiter to protect "Each one has a unique experience from which to pull that makes electronic systems from radiation damage. each class as enjoyable as possible," says Matt Andersen, who graduated Southern alumni have served in such jobs as aerospace researcher for this year with a triple major in physics, computer science, and math. the Apollo project, computer imaging specialist for the Human Genome Caviness specialiies in relati\-ity and the Matlit;niatica computer pto- Pfoject, chemical researcher, geophysicist, instructor for fossil-fuel power- gram. Chris Haasen specializes in optics and is working with students on plant operators, and oceanographer. a project using laser tweezers to trap microscopic particles and bacteria. Physicists see the world through wondering eyes. They think in terms Henry Kuhlman specializes in nuclear physics and astronomy. Adjunct of laws, theories, and probabilities. But the real beauty of physics is much Professor Jim Engel teaches Earth Science. And then there's Pay Heffer- more than that; "It is seeing nature proclaim the glor\' of God," says An- lin, who was the longtime chair of the department until his tetirement in dersen. E\-ery day, the Physics Department helps students catch a glimpse U)S)7 and who is now the professor for international research in physics. of God's design and apply it to their world. "v" Columns •37 Mission Minutes Afraid No More by Amanda Gaspard, '06 The orphanage in Calcutta, India, is surrounded hy high walls with barbed wire, and four guards patrol the compound constantly. Kid- nappings (especially of little girls) are common. Some are sold into child auntie. After about six months, Arobindu had come back to the orphan- prostitution, but others are sold to the Hindu priests for pujas, special age where he'd learned about Jesus and the Bible. Dibakar told me that religious holidays. Right across the road from the orphanage, a temple still Arobindu hadn't been bothered by the spirits since. practices child sacrifice during the pujas. As a student missionary' at the "It's not just Arobindu," Ganesh added. "When they sacrifice children orphanage, I was constantly on guard to keep the children safe. at the Hindu temple across the road, the watchmen who patrol at night There was one fear, however, many locals had for our children that 1 say they see spirits. They think they're the spirits of the dead children." did not share. That was the fear ot evil spirits. Many ot the small children at the orphanage had special strings tied around their waists or arms to Biblical Comfort ward off the evil spirits. We would take them off, but when the children's 1 had never heard a child express fear of demons, so I wasn't sure what relatives visited, they would retie the sttings on the children. to say at first. But gradually I felt the Holy Spirit giving me words to say. "Why are you wearing the string?" 1 would ask the children. 1 read the boys my favorite Bible chapter. Psalm 91 —a passage that has "My auntie put it on me," would be the reply oi those too young to yet given me comfort countless times. be fearful of spirits. "1 When 1 read, will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom 1 trust'," the boys' eyes lit up. Ganesh's Fears "Where in the Bible is that found, madam?" Dibakar asked. Both he But older children, like and Ganesh got pieces of paper and hurriedly started copying the texts my fourth-grade student down as 1 read. They were fascinated hy the words, especially verses like, Ganesh, were afraid. "You will not fear the Ganesh was a quiet, obe- terror of night, nor dient boy who never gave the arrow that flies the teachers trouble. He by day, nor the pes- stood out, however, because tilence that stalks in ot his name. Ganesh was the darkness, nor the named after a favorite Hindu deity, the plague that destroys elephant-headed god of knowledge. at midday. A thou- When his parents died, he came to our sand may fall at your orphanage, where he began learning side, ten thousand at about the true God. your right hand, but One evening, after missing a test It will not come near due to an emergency surgery, Ganesh you." (verses 5-7, came to the building where the mis- NIV). sionaries live to make up the exam. After reading I was puzzled when Ganesh brought Psalm 91, 1 prayed a friend, Dibakar, whose English was with the boys and better than his. asked the Lord to "Dibakar cannot help you on the Amanda Gaspard taught children in India about the loving care of the Good Shepherd. keep them safe and test," 1 reminded Ganesh. to take their fears "No, madam, he's not here to help me on the test," Ganesh replied away. Before the youngsters left that evening, Ganesh told me, "Madam, "1 hesitantly. want him to stay with me because it will be dark when we won't be afraid anymore. We know Jesus is with us." I finish the test." This encounter opened my eyes to the fact that there are so many "Are you afraid of the dark'" 1 asked. people in India and in other parts of the world who come up against ex- "Yes, there are evil spirits out at night," he responded. "Dibakar periences on a daily basis that rarely affect us here in the United States. will walk with me so I'm not alone in the dark like Arobindu was when There are millions of people on this planet whose lives are controlled he was beaten up by invisible spirits right after he first came to the by superstitions and by fear of the unknown. There are so many people orphanage." who still need to hear the gospel. I'm thankful to have had the opportu- The boys told me how Arobindu had been choked and had gotten nity to share the news of the Good Shepherd with some of God's precious bruises on his body. was so scared that went live He he back to with his little lambs, "v" 38 • Summer 2006 (^ ^ ^ This broom cover encouraged potential buyers to support a college beauty by purchasing brooms from the College Broom ^^^ Factory. Started in 1925, the factory was an integral part of student life at Southern until its closure more than five decades later in 1976. The cover girl is Rheba (Goggans) Dake, '55, whose father was the primary salesperson for several years in the 1950s. Columns 39 On the Move Luc, '93, and Anita (Gon- Margie (Futch) Bird, at- 70s 90 40 zales) Sabot, '94, are serving '46- as missionaries in Dakar, tended '47, says that she is enjoymi; retirement with Vicky (Heath) Murphy, Senegal. Luc serves as her husband, Bob, in Avon Park, Florida. They have attended '70-'71, is the vice president of the Senegal celebrated their 50'*' wedding anniversary and report president of Wilson Automo- Adventist Mission. The that they are doing line and are blessed. tive Group. She was named Sabots invite friends "Outstanding Business Woman of the Year" in 2001 by to visit their website the American Business Women's Association and "City (sabot.ca) to read their of Orange Citizen of the Year" in 2004. She also recently missionary blog and to received the "Good Scout" award from the Boy Scouts view photographs and of America. Vicky has written two books and is current- \ideo footage. ly working on a third, entitled Brouksong. Her husband, Mark, is the mayor of Orange, California. James Milks, '96, is earning his PhD in environ- 50 Burton L. Wright, '51, "Jim" mental sciences at Wright State University in Dayton. a retired pastor, ser\ing as a chaplain for prison minis- Beverly (Benchina) Brett, '78, welcomed her first Ohio. He previously taught in community colleges in tries at two correctional institutions in the Avon Park, gmndson, Skylar Andrew, on June 10, 2005. She also South Carolina and Ohio. Florida, area. He shares that at his first evening meeting, took some time out from her job as an elementary school he was expecting around a dozen prisoners and was teacher last December to cruise the Me.xican Riviera Michael, '96, and June thrilled to see more than 200 in attendance. with her husband, Andrew, in celebration of her in-laws' (Leeson) Whalley, '96, 50''' anniversary. live in Boiling Springs, Thomas Stone, '52, retired after a career as a teacher, South Carolina, where junior academy principal, and hand teacher/director. Paul, '78, and Vickie Boling, '79, accepted a call for they are raising their He also taught in China for 14 months and spoke at Paul to serve as senior pastor for the Walker Memorial 2-year-old daughter, a Global Exangelism (now Share Him) crusade in the Church in Avon Park, Florida. Vickie is a wellness edu- Kaitlyn Elizabeth. Dominican Republic. cator in network marketing. They are avid birdu'atchers Michael is completing and have started a bird club at the church. They appre- Gladys (Alvare:) Hollingsead, attended '52-'54, is CEO his MBA degree and is ciate the enthusiasm and involvement of the members of Pacific Health Education Center in Bakersfield, working as a financial analyst at Lancaster Distributing. in community outreach. California. The Center is a worldw ide organization that June IS an account m.inager at Contec Incorporated. trains health professionals in preven- Charles Flach, attended '78-'81, says that he is very Christopher, '97, and Angela (Cobb) Hammonds, '96, medicine and health education. active at his home church in Mobile, Alabama. There li\e in St. Petersburg, Florida. Christopher is associated EtiveGladys and her husband, Marshall, he serves as the personal ministries leader and assistant with the offices of James W. Denhardt and is the assis- have traveled and given lectures in head deacon. He also preaches wherever and whenever tant city attorney for the city of Pinellas Park, Florida. several countries for evangelists. he can. .Angela is the assistant to the medical director of emer- They li\e in Lamont, California, and gency medicine at All Children's Hospital. They became are the parents of Marshall II (a the proud parents of a son in March 2006. dentist) and John (who has a degree in prosthetics and orthotics). Jason Liu, '97, is vice president and regional sales man- ager for Wells Fargo's Private Client Ser\'ices Division covering the Southern California territory. Dan, '84, and Carol 80 Scott, '97, and Mindi (LaFever) Guptill, '97, are living (Hurley) Turk, '85, make their home in Fort Collins, in Loma Linda, California, where Mindi is completing Colorado. Dan recently w-as offered tenure for his em- her last year of medical school and beginning a residency ployment at Colorado State University. Carol serves as in emergency medicine. Scott is a graphic designer for M. Lloyd, '66, and the youth pastor at the Denx'er Korean Church, and she 60 Loma Linda Uni\'ersity. Charlotte (Ballard) Erickson, attended '65-'66, reside also operates a private practice as a licensed professional counselor. in Battle Creek, Michigan. Lloyd says that after years of Bianca (Andersen), '97. and her husband. Steve Kurti, denominational service, most recently as director of the '98, welcomed their third child, Adam Nicholas, on Oliod S. Moura, '87, spent a couple years with Christian Counseling and Testing Center at Andrews University, January 2. Bianca received her master's in marriage and Record Services shortly after graduating from Southern. he has retreated to the relatively calm life of private family therapy from the Uni\ersity of Akron in May He then continued his education, receiving an MA and practice in psychology. Lloyd and Charlotte say they are 2005 and is homeschooling their two older children, a PhD in religion. He is currently working toward his very active in the Battle Creek Tabernacle Sc\'cnrh-day Cassandra, 7, and Gabriel, 5. Steve recei\ l J Iks PhD in master's in public health and volunteering at the Colton Adventist Church, and physics from Case West- Church in California. Lloyd makes presenta- em Reserve University tions at camp meetings Richard Gayle, '87, and his children reside in Tustin, in January 2005 and is and other church gath- California. Richard opened his business called the Real doing post-doctoral work erings on topics that arc Estate Marketplace in 1998 and is actively growing the at China Lake Naval covered in his book. The company. His children Mi- Yang, 9, and Drew, 8, are Base. The family lives in Embrace of God. students at LaSierra Academy Southern California. 40 • Summer 2006 On the Move '99, '04, Daniel, anJ Ami Jose Perez, is attending New York University- Jack Facundus, '53, passed away on September 7, '97 (Lundquist) Warner, working on a master of public administration degree in 2005, following complications from surgery. He was a '99, and live in NashvilK Health Policy and Management. pediatrician in the Orlando area. He is sun'ived by his Tennessee, l^aniel is a wife of 51 years, Elsie, attended; a son; two daughters; a Eli:abeth (Davis) Thomas, 04. married Richard in medical insurance under- brother; and a sister. .\'o\ember 2005. They are Ining in Lakeland, Florida, writer for CIGNA, a job '56, where Elizabeth is working as a Wal-Mart aisociarc- Pat O'Day, died on December 4, 2005, in Pasa- he calls challenging and dena, California. Pat taught chemistry at Pasadena enjoys being at tun. Ami Brad Clifford, '05, and Jessica City College for 30 years and ser\'ed on the Pasadena fiill with their home time Winters, '00, were married on Tournament of Roses Committee for 20 years. He is active 1 -year-old son, Noah. She al^o Joi> yniphic June 11, 2006, in Chattanooga, survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol (Stem), '56; one design work from home. They invite former classmates Tennessee. Jessica is in medical ^on; two daughters; 1 1 grandchildren; and a brother to get in touch « ith them at [email protected]. school at Loma Linda Univer- Frank B. Holbrook, longtime professor in the School of sity, and Brad is in graduate Marcus, '99, and April (Russell) Mundall, '99 and '00, Religion, passed away on December 18, 2005. school, also at Loma Linda. are living m Baimsdale, Victoria, .Australia. Marcus was ordained in the pastoral ministrv' on January 14. He and Glen McColpin, '57, passed away on January 8, 2006, following a long battle with cancer He was a resident .April have t^vo sons, Moses and Zadok. Faculty & Staff in the Chattanooga area and a member of the Georgia- Cumberland Finance Committee for years. William McKinney, former Motor Pool Director, and his many wife, Lillian, are living in Thomponsville, Illinois, where Monte Mitzefelt, '92, died in January 2006 from sleep they occasionally volunteer their time for 3.ABN. apnea. He was 36 years old. Del Watson, nursing professor '64-'72, retired from Ronald L. Whicker, attended '58-'59, passed away on California State University and is serving as a parish January- 29, 2006. Randy, '00 and Kalie 00 nurse volunteer at Loma Linda University Church of (Conrad) Kelch, '00 are living in Hagerstown, Mary- Da\ id Castleberg, '69, passed away on February 24, Seventh-day Adventists. land, with their two children Katelyn, 4, and Ryan, 1. 2006, in his home in Durand, Wisconsin. David was Randy is working as a science teacher tor Frederick a family medicine physician and was very active in High School. Kalie is a stay-at-home mom and part- his community, even serving for a time as mayor of time telecommuting public specialist relations tor Lord Remembrance Durand. He is sun'ived by his wife, Evelyn, '68; two Fairfax Communit\' College in Virigina. In addition to daughters; four sons; live grandchildren; seven broth- '40, tt'Ork, church and family activities keep them ven' busy. Nellie Jane Macdonald, died on April 5, 2005. ers; and four sisters. Patrick Crane, '02, and Andrea Kuntarat, '02, married Larr>' Payne, former College Press employee, passed Former English professor Sue Baker passed away on May 2006 in Calimesa, California. Both are graduating away on November 17, 2005. Lari^' had devoted 20 years March 17, 2006. Sue was an active member of the Com- from Loma Linda Universirv School of Medicine this vear. to denominational work. He was 68 vears old. mittee of 100 from 1972 until her death. At 94, Marion Cashman is still planning for the future. Marion's outlook and recipe for a vibrant and fruitful life is health, happiness, good friends, and proactive planning for the future. Through her gift annuities with Southern, Marion increases her retire- ment income. She receives guaranteed quarterly fixed income for life and saves income tax while ensuring that after all payments have been made, the residual will be used to support the future of Christian education at Southern Adv4 Though Marion plans to live to 1 00 or more, her legacy will continue to live well b ^or more information on how you can make a gift to Southern and receive guaranteed fixed income for life with a sizeable income tax deduction, contact the Office of Planned Giving. SOUTHERN ADVENTIST LMVERSITV • power for mind & souf Phone: 1. 800.SOUTHERN or 423.236.28 18 Email: [email protected] • Web: plannedgiving.southern.edu Columns • 41 —m Beyond the Classroom ime was not on my side. As I sat near the back of the bus on my way Out of Time Tto Buenos Aires, Argentina, I glanced at my watch incessantly, feel- ing increasingly helpless as the minutes slipped by. 1 tried to distract my- by Ansley Howe, senior nursing major self by practicing the Spanish phrases my younger brother, Alban, had written to help me communicate with the driver of the ta.xi that would be my next method of transportation. "Do you have any other ideas?" 1 asked. This distraction didn't ease my apprehension. It the bus didn't arrive They stared, then frowned, and then shooed me, sending me down a in the city soon, 1 wouldn't have enough time to make my 6 p.m. tlight hallway to the customer service kiosk. back to the States. Tlie customer service guy was apathetic. "You could maybe get some My trouble had started two davs before, .\tter nearly tour weeks of cash from the Western Union bank through an international transac- backpacking around Argentina and Chile with Alban, an .^dxentist Col- tion." He pointed me in the right ditection. I dashed down the long leges Abroad student in Argentina, it was time for me to return to school corridor with all my luggage trailing behind, only to find the bank closed at Southern Adventist University. Tickets for the midnight bus to Buenos and dark. .A.t this point it was 6 p.m.—the time my plane was scheduled Aires were sold out. 1 had to take the 9 a.m. for take off. bus the next day, which barely ga\'e me I tound a pay phone booth and tried enough time to make my departure tlight. to place a collect call to my parents. Arriving in Buenos Aires at 3:50 p.m., 1 Maybe they would have an idea. There dragged my luggage out of the bus station, was no answer. found a ta.xi, and arrived at the airport by 4:30 p.m. Out of Options It 5:30 I tinally it was p.m. when made 1 ran back to the airline check- excessively to the front ot the long baggage counter. "What do I do?" I asked the check line. The flight had already been ticket lady, a little frantic. boarding for 15 minutes. There wasn't She shfugged her shouldets. "You'll much time to clear customs and security. ha\-e to buy a new ticket." "Where's your receipt for the airport One guy sitting behind the ticket tax?" the ticket lady asked. counter piped up, "You could ask some- "What?" one for the money." "You have to pay an $ 1 8 tax to leave Surprisingly, there was no one the airport. You must pay first, or I cannot around by this point. The teally long check your luggage." She wasn't friendly. line of passengers had disappeared everyone had already boarded the plane. Out of Money Suddenly an American guy walked I had barely six pesos (US $1.50) in my up out of nowhere and stood beside me. wallet. Nothing else. No change, no ctedit He leaned over a little, smiling. "Do card, no other currency. you need some money?" he asked. It Not sure what to do next, 1 gave up my sounded like a California accent, easy place in line and walked optimistically to and smooth. the airport tax booth, thinking someone 1 could have burst into tears, hut 1 Short on money, Ansley Howe was afraid she was going to be stranded in Buenos there would have mercy on me. didn't; there wasn't time. Aires. Nope. The group of three uniformed I got my airport tax receipt, checked tax collectors eyed me suspiciously. The response was, "You have no my bags, dashed upstairs, skipped to the ftont of the security line, made MONEY?" 1 actually had to show them my empty wallet before they it through customs, and made it to the gate at 6:34 p.m. The thght atten- would believe me. dants in theif funny outfits shut the door right behind me— I was the last "Do you have friends in Buenos Aires?" one of them asked. passenger to get on. I shook my head. Alban was just about the only person I knew in the Seventeen hours later, 1 arrived home. As 1 recounted my traveling whole country, and he was now eight hours away. I asked if I could call adventures to my parents, 1 was hardly able to contain my thankfulness the States collect, get a credit card number from one of my parents, and tot the man who helped me at the last minute. Even though 1 had run use that. The airport tax people refused. "The card has to be here, in our out of ideas, God hadn't given up. He found a way to provide for me. His hands," they firmly told me. timing was perfect. -^ 42 • Summer 2006 Epilogue Two insects enjoy an afternoon in Kelly's English Garden. Established as a memorial to Kelly Weimer, the garden is a place where students can rest eat, and study while enjoying a profusion of coloriijl flowers. PHOTOGRAPHER: Nick Evenson, current Columns • 43