THE SPIRIT HENDERSON MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY • FALL 2013

Campus Improvements Chick-Fil-A & Starbucks Homecoming A Week of Celebration Kevin Rodgers Henderson’s Humble Quarterback

Business School Accreditation

Ken Duke A Story of Patience and Perseverance p. 12

PLUS: A GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR DR. JOHN G. HALL | IN MEMORIAM DR. CHARLESTHE D. SPIRITDUNN | HENDERSONTHE FIRE OF| 19141 THE SPIRIT OF HENDERSON Inside SPIRIT Fall 2013 Issue

President Glendell Jones, ‘92

Director of Institutional Advancement Letter from the President Carrie Roberson Coordinator of Alumni Services Sherry Wright Almost 100 years ago, a devastating fire threatened to close Henderson. But instead of extinguishing the university we know and love, the experience made the institution strong, Contributors Steve Fellers, ‘83 resilient and hopeful. These qualities are what we have come to know as the Reddie Spirit. Dr. John Hall We see that it is still alive today in our students who engage in scholarship and service, in Jackie Inouye our alumni who are making a significant difference in society and in our faculty who excel in Troy Mitchell Yvonne Saul, ‘09 teaching, challenging and encouraging our students each day. This issue of the The Spirit is COVER STORY Beth Taggard dedicated to that Spirit, which lives throughout the Henderson community. Photographer Steve Fellers, ‘83 I appreciate the privilege of serving as Henderson’s president over this past year. Together, the 12 KEN DUKE: A Story of Patience campus is working to bring about some positive changes while holding fast to those traditions Board of Trustees that have always made Henderson a quality institution. and Perseverance Carol Jo Atkinson, ‘73, ‘74 Brown Hardman, ‘61 Henderson State alum Ken Duke Bruce Moore, ‘89 This year, we have celebrated many successes. The School of Business maintained its overcame obstacles to succeed in his Michael Myers, ‘77 prestigious accreditation in The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Deborah Nolan, ‘76, ‘81 profession. Ross M. Whipple, ‘73 International, the Teachers College English/Language Arts Education Program was nationally PHOTO CREDIT/GETTY IMAGES CREDIT/GETTY PHOTO Bill Wright, ‘70 COVER PHOTO CREDIT/GETTY IMAGES recognized by the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE), and Henderson’s Institute for Play Therapy earned designation as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the Alumni Association Board Sandy Crawley, ‘78, ’95, President Association for Play Therapy (APT). FEATURES Tyler Broyles, ‘07, President Elect Derek Webb, ‘92, Past President Blake Campbell, ‘11 Many of our efforts over this past year continue the student-centered focus for which Henderson Shelbi Carpenter, ‘07 is known. Henderson has expanded its academic offerings to include a new online master’s Jeff Coventry, ‘02 degree in education technology leadership, two new bachelor’s degrees in engineering physics Sue Ehrgood, ‘73 Dr. Stanley Ellis, ‘98 and criminal justice, and additional degree tracks in biochemistry and statistics (mathematics). Dr. Walter Frazee, ‘74 The university has also expanded its course offerings in business and education in Hot Springs Dr. Alvin Futrell, ‘70 on the campus of National Park Community College. Additionally, significant renovations Tene Green, ‘01 Curt Hays, ‘68 to our campus, including a new dining hall and updates to Smith and Newberry Halls, have Nick Klatt, ‘87 made our living and learning environment more attractive than ever. HSU/FILE PHOTO Eddie Lamb, ‘92 Susie Marks, ‘89 4 6 8 Matt Runyan, ‘04 Our new Henderson News Blog and upcoming changes to our website and social media The night the Reddie Spirit Kevin Rodgers: Campus Improvements John Steelman, ‘65 presence promise to provide better communication about the university, and to continue the was born … Henderson’s Humble Mindy Thornton, ‘83 tradition of valuing the input of our students, faculty, alumni and friends. Quarterback Connections Prospective students have an ever-increasing number of options for obtaining an education PLUS facebook.com/henderson.alumni today. Now, perhaps more than ever, the support of our alumni and friends will be crucial 10 17 twitter.com/hsualumni as we strive to educate the next generation of Reddies. As we anticipate the celebration of Dr. John G. Hall: Athletics Henderson’s 125th anniversary, I hope you will join me in reflecting on how we can continue A Golden Anniversary 18 hsunews.com the university’s time-honored tradition of providing a high quality education in a caring 11 Estate Planning: Ensuring for the Future flickr.com/getreddie environment. Dr. Charles D. Dunn: 19 Contact President 1986-2008 Alumni Updates HSU Office of Advancement In Reddie Spirit, 1100 Henderson Street 14 23 HSU Box 7540, 7703 Campus News Cultural Calendar Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001 (870) 230-5401 • (877) 733-2586 Glen Jones 16 24 hsu.edu/alumni • [email protected] Class of ‘92 Awards & Honors Homecoming Calendar

2 | THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON | 3 the scores of girls from the third-floor dormitory … The girls just met that night and decided they were going to stay, that stood in their nightclothes watching the building burn, while they weren’t going to let anything keep them from going to the College boys ‘invaded the burning dormitory and began college. That Spirit has been around ever since.” the work of saving the possessions of the girl students.’ They formed salvage lines and rushed trunk after trunk along the As a former director of public affairs at Henderson and current sidewalk leading from the College to the street. Many of these leader in the Arkadelphia community, Mann can attest to ‘boys risked their lives in this work, but they saved nearly every the strength of the Spirit that still runs through Henderson trunk in the building.’ In addition, they had saved ‘the entire students today. She noted that the same strong ties students library, consisting of thousands of volumes, the trophies of form with Henderson now were also evident the night of the athletic field, silver cups won on debates and more than a fire: “The [1914] students had already been at Henderson for dozen pianos.’” The building was completely destroyed, but six months and had fallen in love with the school and formed no lives were lost that day. a bond with each other. They all pulled together.”

If the story stopped here, there may not have been a modern- Mann says that the actions of those who returned to rebuild day Henderson State University. But it did not. While ruins still teach us a valuable lesson today: “Those are students we of the building continued to smolder, then-president George can relate to; if things don’t go as they should, we ought to be Henry Crowell met with five of the university’s board members able to do like they did. The hardship just made them want to who lived in Arkadelphia for approval of a plan. Dr. Crowell keep on.” Perhaps it is this very spirit that makes Henderson then returned to campus and wrote on a plank, “The College “the school with a heart.” will be rebuilt; recitations will be resumed tomorrow,” and posted it over the college gate. He then returned to the students, who were huddled under the pines on the lawn, and told them what he had written on the plank. The students responded with an outpouring of support and sang spirited HSU/FILE PHOTO school songs.

The next morning, as they met to have their regular chapel The night the by Jackie Inouye service on the lawn, President Crowell encouraged the students to stay and immediately arranged for temporary accommodations. In the days that followed, a new living and Reddie Spirit was born … learning community was established nearby in residences of Arkadelphians and in the president’s home. The first of several A tower bell on the South Lawn exists as a silent memorial to one of the most important moments in Henderson’s history. temporary structures was raised within a week. A year from The bell is all that remains of the structure once known as the Henderson-Brown Main Building, destroyed by fire almost the date of the fire, the new university administration building a century ago. But in the hearts of alumni, this event was crucial in the formation of what is known as the “Reddie Spirit.” was opened, complete with classrooms and living quarters for This Spirit serves as the Henderson mascot, but perhaps more importantly it represents the pride and motivation behind the the female students. Almost the whole student body remained; university’s many successful students and alumni. records show that only about seven students left Henderson as a result of the fire. Henderson had faced the worst and had In the early morning of February 3, 1914, Building and Grounds Superintendent James B. Garrett was completing his emerged stronger and more determined than before. accustomed rounds when he discovered a small fire in the kitchen of the Main Building just before 5 a.m. Although the fire was still small, access to the necessary water and assistance was limited, and the blaze quickly overtook the building before Although the inspirational story of Henderson’s fire and rebirth the fire department could arrive. is known by every alumnus, few have the familiarity of Mary Jo Mann, HSU ’62, who delivers the annual Pine Tree Speech While teachers assisted with the evacuation of the female students in the third-floor dormitory, male students rushed back to all of campus in the fall. When asked why the fire was such into the building to salvage as much personal and school property as possible. Bennie Gene Bledsoe, author of “Henderson a formative moment in the university’s history, Mann said,

State University: Education Since 1980 Volume 1,” wrote of this vivid moment: “The vital, immediate concern was to evacuate “It’s the birth of the Reddie Spirit, the fact that the students HSU/FILE PHOTO

4 | THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON | 5 “… here at Henderson, everyone from of the most rewarding feelings one can have. I am fortunate to be in a position to be a positive influence on others and Kevin Rodgers: President (Glen) Jones to the faculty, that is my mission.” Henderson’s Humble Quarterback staff and students befriend you. It is by Troy Mitchell For his efforts both on and off the field, Rodgers is a candidate truly the School with a Heart.” for the 2013 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®.

Rodgers is one of a record 151 candidates vying to be named to the prestigious 22-man squad, which honors college football Rodgers, however, is the first to credit others for his success. It is hard to believe that a player players at all levels of the sport for their selfless acts of giving back to the community and off-the-field achievements. who was lightly recruited would end “I am fortunate to have great players surrounding me,” Rodgers said. “If it wasn’t for a superior offensive line and Rodgers is the only Great American Conference student-athlete up leading his team to historical some of the most talented receivers I have ever been associated nominated for the 2013 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, with, I wouldn’t have those numbers. The awards I receive achievements, setting several school and is one of 18 candidates from NCAA Division II institutions. are not mine, they belong to the team. I am very happy to see records in the process. Such is the others on the team getting recognition for their work as well.” “Kevin is a positive role model and motivator of others, and story of Kevin Rodgers, Henderson the kind of quality person that makes a positive impact on Aside from his astonishing play on the field, Rodgers has everyone [with whom he] comes in contact,” Maxfield added. State’s All-American quarterback. also excelled in the classroom. Majoring in business finance, Rodgers carries a 3.8 grade point average. As far as being at Henderson State, Kevin says it has been the Playing quarterback in Rockwall, Texas, Rodgers was best decision he has ever made. overshadowed by others in the area and was overlooked by With such a demanding schedule, Rodgers still finds time to recruiters around the country. So Rodgers took matters into help others. He is an active member in HSU’s Baptist Collegiate “I really love being a part of this university,” said Rodgers. his own hands, contacting schools and sending out highlight Ministries (BCM) and has been on several mission trips. He “There are so many great people on this campus. At bigger tapes. has traveled throughout the south lending a helping hand to schools, you often are a statistic, but here at Henderson, those in need. everyone from President (Glen) Jones to the faculty, staff and His plan paid off, as Rodgers’ tape drew the attention of students befriend you. It is truly the School with a Heart.” Henderson State Head Coach Scott Maxfield. “I saw a young “Kevin’s character is beyond reproach,” said Maxfield. “He does man that had a quick release and could throw the football,” not cut corners or take shortcuts. His work ethic is second to said Maxfield. “He was very mature for his age and he had a The 2012 season was one most quarterbacks dream of. none, and he does not shy away from a challenge. He spends great knowledge of the game.” much of his free time away from football volunteering for many Awards and accolades poured in as Rodgers was named Great worthwhile organizations and causes in our area.” Rodgers came to Henderson for a visit and was offered a American Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He earned scholarship that he gladly accepted. GAC Player of the Week honors a record six times, was a Rodgers also assists in the Reddie to Serve Day, a community national Player of the Week twice, and earned All-American clean-up program; the Reddie to Read program in the After redshirting as a freshman, Rodgers began 2011 in a honors by three separate publications. Arkadelphia public schools; and the Reddie to Teach program, backup role. Just three games into the season, Rodgers was which conducts sports clinics at the Arkadelphia Parks and promoted to the starting quarterback and his first game Rodgers’ numbers were staggering. He threw for 4,002 yards Recreation Department. was against No. 6-ranked Delta State. Despite losing to the for an average of 363.8 yards per game. His 41 touchdowns Statesmen 34-31, the redshirt-freshman completed 29 of 49 passes were second nationally. He completed 66 percent of Rodgers, along with members of the Reddie football team, passes for 292 yards. his pass attempts (271 of 409) and averaged a national best participates each year in the Reddie Football Blood Drive, 14.77 yards per pass completion. assists at the local humane society, and has helped local schools Since the Delta State loss, Henderson has won 15 of the last and community centers with the building of playgrounds. 17 games with Rodgers at the helm. The only two losses were This past summer, despite being a sophomore, Rodgers against NCAA Division I opponent South Alabama and last received the league’s highest honor as he was named the GAC “I really enjoy helping others,” said the unpretentious Rodgers. year’s NCAA Division II playoff game to Missouri Western. Male Athlete of the Year. “Knowing that you made a difference in someone’s life is one

6 | THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON | 7 CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS by Steve Fellers The room that once housed the faculty/staff exercise room will be converted to the Student Leadership Center and will house the offices of associate dean of students and coordinator of Greek Life/Multicultural and Diversity Activities. Cubicles will also be available for student organizations. New and improved lighting and sound for the lecture hall is also in the works. “The biggest part of the project will be the renovation of the Day Gym,” Jones said. He doesn’t anticipate any downtime for students using the Garrison Center, but there could be some areas closed off at various times. Originally constructed in 1958 and named the Jonathan H. Lookadoo Student Union, the facility was renovated and combined with the Day Armory in the early 1990s and renamed the Garrison Activity and Conference Center.

New dining facility Henderson’s new dining center opened in June. The 20,000-square-foot facility was constructed along the ravine between Foster Hall and the Garrison Center. It seats 645 Footbridge widened diners, compared to the Caddo Center’s capacity of 350. The Following the completion of the new dining facility, it became center features a spacious floor plan and high ceilings, along apparent that the footbridge crossing the ravine needed to be with several serving stations and a modernized kitchen. It widened. Henderson considered building a new bridge, but also includes an outside seating area overlooking the ravine. it was determined to be cost-prohibitive. It was decided to widen the Amy Jean Greene Bridge by removing the existing The estimated cost of the new building, including construction, rails and placing heavy-duty cables and railing on the outside site preparation, fees, furniture, fixtures and equipment was of the bridge. Jones said this process should add about a foot approximately $5,227,000. to the width. “That will give us the room we need,” he said. A number of major improvement projects are underway or have been “And it will take on a new look.” He added that it will still be completed on the Henderson campus, ranging from facility upgrades to ARAMARK, which has been Henderson’s food services named the Amy Jean Greene Bridge. landscaping enhancements. provider since 1996, agreed to fund $2.5 million of the total cost, and will provide $94,000 annually for debt service. Residence hall improvements A new full-service Chik-Fil-A and Starbucks recently opened. A new “Grillworks” offers The remaining $2.75 million will be financed by a lending The carpet in all rooms of the Smith residence hall was other fast food options such as burgers and Philly sandwiches. “In all, 3,200 square feet was institution. replaced with new vinyl wood-plank flooring tiles, according renovated for the restaurants,” said Bobby Jones, vice president for finance and administration. to Dan Mabery, assistant vice president for student affairs The interiors follow a master color scheme to match other areas of the Garrison Center. The Proctor Hall renovation and director of residence life. He said the chilled water pipes Reddie Bookstore has completed an interior makeover, and now features an open ceiling and Henderson recently received a grant from the Natural on the seventh and eighth floors were also replaced, which a new floor plan. Textbooks are now kept in a separate room, which opened up additional and Cultural Resources Council to fund repairs to Proctor Hall, will greatly improve the flow of air conditioning on those space on the sales floor to accommodate health and beauty supplies, grocery items and a larger which currently houses Henderson’s Family and Consumer levels. A new sidewalk and steps were constructed on the selection of clothing. An electronics section offers cell phone and other electronics repairs. Sciences Department. The grant will cover exterior repairs west end of West Hall, and more Wi-Fi points will be installed Garrison Center entry areas, corridors and seating areas will all see new paint to match the and the interior restoration of the reception lobby. The repairs in all of the residence halls to improve the wireless internet master scheme, and some remodeling will take place. The conversion of the Day Gym to a include a roof and new windows, along with minor masonry coverage and strength. All projects aim to enhance campus large conference center will be the major component of the renovation project. It will provide and carpentry work. Inside, the reception lobby finishes will life for Henderson’s students. “We are doing all of this for the significantly more space than the current banquet room on the second floor. Plans also call be restored, as will the original doors and transoms. Repairs students,” Jones said. “We don’t want Henderson to be just for a complete makeover of the gym. to water-damaged interior surfaces are also planned. good; we want to be great.”

8 | THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON | 9 ...... Dr. John G. Hall: A Golden Anniversary Dr. Charles D. Dunn: President 1986-2008 by Beth Taggard by Beth Taggard

Dr. Charles Dunn, Henderson’s 14th president, died May 5, 2013, 1963 was a year for beginnings – The Beatles released their profile fund-raising events. Over the past 40 years, he has at his home in Arkadelphia of complications from pancreatic first album, Lamborghini was founded in Italy, NASA launched organized and traveled with students on 18 international trips. cancer. With 22 years of administrative service, he served longer the first geostationary satellite and AT&T released its first than any other president in the history of the university. push-button telephone. It was also the year John G. Hall In 1974, Hall published a history of Henderson State was named to the faculty of Henderson State University as University titled, “Henderson State College: The Methodist During his tenure, Dr. Dunn steered Henderson through many instructor of history. This year, Henderson State University Years.” In 1983, he was given the title University Historian. dramatic changes. Numerous building and renovation projects is honored to mark Dr. John G. Hall’s 50th anniversary of Hall was later named both Director of Development and changed the face of the Henderson campus. Increased admission distinguished service. Executive Secretary of standards made Henderson students among the best in the South, the newly established and the stronger academic focus led to the success of the Honors A native of Sheridan, Hall Henderson Foundation. College and membership into the prestigious Council of Public was born in 1933 to Bernice Under his leadership, the Liberal Arts Colleges. Mathews Hall and Winfred Foundation’s endowment Newton Hall. He attended grew from $200,000 to over After retiring as president, Dr. Dunn returned to the classroom the University of Central $16 million in assets. by joining the faculty of Henderson as a distinguished professor Arkansas and graduated in of political science. 1955 with a Bachelor of Arts Hall retired as Executive in History. Hall went on to Director of the Henderson Upon news of his illness, a phenomenal outpouring of concern earn his master’s from the State University Foundation surged from Henderson alumni, staff, faculty, current students University of Arkansas and in 2013. He continues and friends of the university — a return investment for the personal time and attention Dr. Dunn gave to all who knew him. his doctoral degree from the to serve the university as University of Mississippi. Assistant to the President for As a way to honor Dr. Dunn, Caitlin Cavert (’13), a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, Beta Mu Chapter, approached As a soldier in the US Army, Special Projects. He is also Sherry Wright, Coordinator of Alumni Services, about holding a 5K run/walk on campus. Along with support from Brittany Hall served in Frankfurt/ a member of the Henderson Jackson (’06), Branaie Weems (’11, ’13), Jeff Coventry (’02) and the Alumni Association, the “Run for Dunn” was born. On Main, Germany. Foundation Board of Saturday, April 6, 2013, more than 60 individuals participated in the event to pay tribute to the former president. “I came with the intention of being Directors. Upon his return to the here two years — and it has been 50.” “Dr. Charles Dunn couldn’t physically be there that day, but there will forever be a memory held for those of us that could join United States, Hall taught “Through his extensive in support and strength for him,” said Caitlin. “My hope is that this memory, for Dr. Jane Dunn, can forever be a reminder at Hot Springs High School. research into the history of that Reddies will support one another throughout our struggles in life. And I hope this race will continue on in a celebration His reputation as a respected the school and his 50 year of his life and legacy he left at Henderson.” teacher drew the attention of Henderson State University and tenure on campus, Dr. John Hall truly is the memory of he was appointed the faculty in the fall semester of 1963 as Henderson State University,” said Dr. Glen Jones, Henderson The “Run for Dunn” generated close to $3,500 for the Jane and Charles Dunn Presidential Endowment, which provides a history instructor. “I came with the intention of being here president. “I greatly appreciate his many contributions to scholarships for Henderson State University students. two years — and it has been 50,” revealed Hall. Henderson throughout his career, and I am looking forward to working with him in this new capacity as we continue to “I learned that students are first from Dr. Dunn,” said President Dr. Glen Jones in his remarks to the family, Henderson Hall has a passion for music and has raised more than advance the university.” community and academic leaders who gathered on May 9, 2013, in Arkansas Hall to celebrate Dunn’s life and dedication to $500,000 for music endowments and funds at Henderson. family, students and higher education. Through his efforts, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra has “I stayed because I was impressed with the absolute quality of Henderson, the obvious distinction and dedication of the performed twice on campus. He has organized four European Dr. Aimee Shouse, Dunn’s daughter, expressed a sentiment shared by many Henderson students when she said, “He taught faculty through the years, and the determination of the faculty tours for the Henderson Choir, supported the Henderson us to be strong and independent, to never be afraid to pursue our dreams.” String Ensemble, promoted the Concert Choir performance members to provide high quality for the students. There was for the Henderson Centennial and engaged the Henderson a hidden quality at Henderson then, and there is a hidden Memorials may be made to the Jane and Charles Dunn Presidential Endowment in care of the Henderson State University Jazz Band and Henderson Jazz Combo for numerous high quality now.” Foundation, HSU Box 7550, Arkadelphia 71999-0001.

10|THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON| 11 57th on the PGA TOUR money list. There was still one thing birdie. The crowd quickly erupted chanting the word “DUKE” missing from Duke’s resume: a win on the PGA TOUR. as the namesake walked up the fairway. After collecting his composure, Duke stood over the short putt and with a solid Duke got off to a slow start in 2013, making only two of seven stroke became the 2013 Travelers Champion. “It’s been a cuts before finishing eighth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. long time,” said Duke. “I’ve been on the Canadian Tour, the After a rough May where he made just one of four cuts, Duke mini tours, , South American Tour, all of them, finished 16th at the Memorial Tournament. It was at Muirfield and it’s just great to be a part of this big family on the PGA where Duke regained his confidence and began believing again TOUR.” Following his win, fans of golf rewarded Duke by that he could win. In the second round, Duke holed out for voting him as the PGA Player of the Month. Duke received a birdie from the rough on the 18th hole. “I really felt that is 50 percent of the vote and Avis donated $50,000 in Duke’s when things began to come together for me,” Duke said. “I name to the Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences haven’t had anything happen for me this year. I played pretty Institute at UAMS. well, but just couldn’t get the big break. It seemed when I holed out on 18 at The Memorial things started going my way.” Duke’s off-the-course work may be even more impressive. The native of Hope, Ark., spends a great deal of time with charitable Things did happen for the 44-year-old as he excited not only organizations. He often visits local children’s hospitals, attends those in Arkansas but the entire golf world by winning his first First-Tee Events, and will meet with children of all ages prior to PHOTO CREDIT/GETTY IMAGES CREDIT/GETTY PHOTO PGA event at the in Cromwell, Conn. a tournament offering encouragement and support by sharing Duke was the oldest first-time winner on the PGA Tour since his story. “Ken Duke is a great guy, plain and simple,” said Ed Dougherty, who was 47 years old when he won the 1995 former Henderson Sports Information Director and longtime Ken Duke: by Troy Mitchell Deposit Guaranty Classic. “I didn’t realize how many people friend Steve Eddington. “He’s humble. He’s sincere. He is were rooting for me,” said Duke after winning for the first serious about what he does, but he doesn’t take himself too time in 187 PGA events. “I am overwhelmed by the support I seriously. More than any other person I know, though, Ken is A Story of Patience and Perseverance received and I am very fortunate.” a competitor, in the truest sense. He has battled and fought to get where he is, from a career standpoint, through sheer will We all love to see stories of those who have overcome obstacles to stay close to home and continue his education and sport Duke’s first win didn’t come easily. He benefited from a and determination. He’s gotten a few breaks along the way, and have succeeded in their profession. That is the case of at Henderson State University. Duke led the Reddies to four big break on the 10th hole in the final round when his ball but Ken has made his own breaks more often than not. To Henderson State alum Ken Duke. straight Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference titles and was ricocheted off a tree and onto the green to about five feet from get where he is, from where he came, is almost unbelievable.” a four-time AIC Golfer of the Year. In 1992, he earned NAIA the pin, allowing him to make birdie. After a 17-foot birdie Duke’s story began growing up in Arkadelphia, Ark., where he All-American honors. putt on the next hole, he made a 45-footer on the 13th hole — For several years Duke returned to Arkansas to host the “A was diagnosed with scoliosis. For years, Duke had to deal with a shot that looked as though it might go past the hole to the Day With Duke” golf tournament in Arkadelphia as well as the excruciating back pain, having to wear a brace for 23 hours Duke turned professional in 1994, and in 1996 he became the right before falling in. He battled Bubba Watson for the lead “Ken Duke Charity Classic” in Little Rock. “Ken’s an incredible a day. Despite wearing the brace, Duke’s spine continued to first Reddie to play in a PGA event. Over the next few years, down the back nine, until the former Masters champion found ambassador for Arkadelphia, the entire state of Arkansas and, curve. Two years after his diagnosis, he underwent surgery Duke spent time on several tours. Ultimately, he lost his PGA trouble on the 16th. Duke finished the final round with a par obviously, the Reddie Spirit,” said Eddington. “Maybe that’s at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock to have a TOUR Card following the 2009 season and returned to the and was in the clubhouse with a one-stroke lead over Chris what was in his pocket that day when he won!” Since his win, 16-inch Herrington metal rod inserted in his back, which Nationwide Tour. However, he was determined to get back to Stroud. Watching from the scoring trailer, Duke witnessed Duke has played in several major events. He made the cut in remains to this day. Without the procedure, the pressure on the PGA TOUR, and to do so he would need a strong finish in Stroud chipping in from 50-feet minutes later to send the both the British Open and the PGA Championship as well as his lungs could have become life threatening. Duke returned the 2011 Nationwide Tour Championship. Before the start of tournament to a playoff. It couldn’t have been scripted any competing in the FedEX Cup playoffs. He will begin the 2014 to school just two weeks following the procedure. The avid the season’s final event, Duke was 37th on the money list. He better as the two professionals continued to excite the crowd schedule by playing in the Tournament of Champions as well golfer was also anxious to return to the golf course. It wasn’t knew he needed a strong showing to jump into “THE 25,” and matching shot-for-shot the next two holes. On the first playoff as being part of the field in the Masters. long before he was practicing daily for hours before and after he did just that, shooting a 10-under par, 278 at the Daniel hole, Duke narrowly missed sinking a long birdie putt to win school. Incredibly, Duke won medalist honors at the district Island Club to win the final event of the season. He jumped the tournament. Stroud managed to sink a testy 10-foot putt Duke, who was inducted into the Reddie Hall of Honor in 1999, tournament playing the entire tournament wearing a back all the way from 36th to 7th on “THE 25,” securing his PGA to salvage par and send the tournament to a second extra has another big event on his schedule as he will be inducted brace. In 1987, he was the Arkansas High School Medalist at TOUR for the 2012 season. In 2012, Duke finished 42nd in the hole. Playing the 18th for a third time on that final day, Duke into the Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame on October 24, returning to Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. Duke decided FedEX Cup Standings, having six top 10 finishes and ranking stuck a wedge-shot to within two-feet to set up the winning Pleasant Valley Country Club — the place where it all began.

12|THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON| 13 “Aerial Advantage Photography Service.” Chris Espinoza- training courses in addition to generating publications and Madrid, Jamar Caldwell and Marlon Johnson placed second presentations to benefit students, faculty and practitioners. with “Señor Chris’ Tacos.” Third place went to Clint Wilson, These programs may be applied to satisfy state licensing Campus Michelle Gilbert and Blake Thomey for “Scootz.” requirements and to earn the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and Supervisor (RPT-S) credentials conferred by APT. NEWS New School of Business Dean – Ponsford New Degrees Dr. Brenda Ponsford is Henderson is offering new bachelor’s degrees in criminal Henderson’s new School of justice and engineering physics this fall, along with a new Business dean. Ponsford online master’s degree in education technology leadership. New School of Business Accreditation replaced interim dean degree tracks in statistics (mathematics) and biochemistry will The School of Business at Henderson State University has Dr. Louis Dawkins, who also be available. The new degrees were recently approved by maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International played an integral role in the Arkansas Department of Higher Education’s Coordinating — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Henderson’s School of Board. For more information about the new degree programs Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving Business achieving AACSB and degree tracks, please contact the registrar’s office at (870) global accrediting body for business schools that offer degrees International reaffirmation in 230-5135. in business and accounting. 2013. Ponsford previously served AACSB accreditation has on the faculty of Clarion University of Reddie Rides been earned by less than five Pennsylvania since 2002, and was able to more than double Henderson students asked for an escort system that would percent of the world’s business the enrollment of all MBA programs during her tenure. provide secure passage across the campus during evening programs. HSU received its Ponsford has extensive international experience teaching and hours; in response, the Department of Residence Life and initial AACSB accreditation in consulting, conducting research and developing university Henderson’s university police joined forces to offer “Reddie 1998, was reaffirmed in 2009 strategic partnerships with key institutions. Rides.” Two customized golf carts, driven by student workers and completed its third full and off-duty police officers, will be available to transport review in 2012. English Education – NCTE students to any campus location Sunday through Thursday Henderson State University’s English/Language Arts from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. To request a ride, students can call the Bradford – Business Hall of Fame Education Program has been nationally recognized by Reddie Rides hotline during operating hours. Jay Bradford, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner and former the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE). The state senator, was inducted into the School of Business Hall Department of English spent about three years working to of Fame at Henderson during an awards banquet on April 25. improve the program, and then wrote an extremely detailed Bradford is a Henderson graduate with a bachelor’s degree performance report for submission to NCTE. Henderson’s in economics and psychology, and has been recognized by nationally recognized programs are: Early Childhood the university as a distinguished alumnus. Bradford served Education; Early Childhood Special Education; Educational in the Arkansas Legislature for 24 years, and has more than Leadership (Ed.S.) District Level; Educational Leadership four decades of experience in the insurance industry. (MSE) Building Level; Mathematics Education; Middle Level Education; Reading Education (7-12); Reading Education (P- Business Plan Competition 8); Social Studies Education; and Special Education (4-12). Henderson State University’s Business Plan Competition in December attracted 12 students divided into six teams who Play Therapy Designation competed for $10,000 in prize money. Three winning plans The Institute for Play Therapy at Henderson earned designation were selected, and those teams competed against the top as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education by the teams from Ouachita Baptist University. Henderson student Association for Play Therapy (APT). With this designation, Jay Orr claimed Henderson’s top prize with his plan for Henderson will offer play therapy graduate and supervisor

14|THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON| 15 Fall Athletics

REDDIE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Reddies to Play in the 2013 Sept. 7 Southern Nazarene [C] 6 p.m. Sept. 14 McKendree 6 p.m. AWARDS HONORS Boomtown Classic Sept. 21 at Southeastern Oklahoma [C] 6 p.m. by Troy Mitchell Sept. 28 East Central (Family Day & Hall of Honor) [C] 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Northwestern Oklahoma [C] 1 p.m. Henderson State University will face Arkansas Tech in the 2013 Dr. Phillip Schroeder Dr. Randy Duncan Oct. 12 Southwestern Oklahoma (Homecoming) [C] 3 p.m. Murphy USA Boomtown Classic football game in El Dorado Dr. Phillip Schroeder, professor of music at Henderson, The Arkansas Council for Teachers of English Language Oct. 19 Arkansas Tech (Boomtown Classic) [C] 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Boomtown Classic Chairman Matthew received a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship award from Arts (ACTELA) selected Dr. Randy Duncan, professor of Oct. 26 at Harding [C] 2 p.m. Shepherd made the announcement at a press conference on the Arkansas Arts Council. The fellowship recipients were communication and theater arts at Henderson, as the 2012 Nov. 2 at Arkansas-Monticello [C] 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in El Dorado. selected by a jury of out-of-state professional artists, writers, Teacher of the Year in the College/University category. Nov. 9 Southern Arkansas (Public School Day & Senior Day) [C] 1 p.m. performers and art administrators. Nov. 16 at Ouachita Baptist (Battle of the Ravine) [C] 2 p.m. The Great American Conference (GAC) football game will ACTELA is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve kick off at 3 p.m. at El Dorado’s Memorial Stadium. It will be Schroeder’s music for soloists, chamber ensembles, live the teaching and learning of English and language arts in REDDIE SCHEDULE the centerpiece event of a weekend filled with football fun for electronics, orchestra and choir has been described by Arkansas. ACTELA helps conduct the Arkansas Curriculum Sept. 6 Southwest Baptist 2 p.m. students, alumni and fans from around the state. “Fans should critics as “wonderfully evocative,” “ethereal,” “rich in subtle Conference, recognizes outstanding language arts teachers Sept. 6 Texas A&M Commerce 6 p.m. expect to see a great college football game and experience detail” and “full of elegant nuance.” His diverse musical life throughout the state and produces the annual Arkansas Sept. 7 Central Oklahoma 11 a.m. game day right here in El Dorado,” Shepherd said. parallels the diversity of his surroundings, having lived in Anthology. Earlier this year, Duncan was presented the Inkpot Sept. 7 Christian Brothers 3 p.m. 12 states. Schroeder composes prolifically, concertizes as a Award for Achievement in Comic Arts during the Pioneers Sept. 13 Oklahoma Panhandle 6 p.m. Murphy USA’s sponsorship enables Boomtown Classic pianist, improvises with a variety of ensembles, and conducts of Comics Scholarship panel at Comic-Con International in Sept. 14 vs. West Alabama (at Monticello) 11:30 a.m. organizers to take the event to another level by transforming orchestral and chamber groups. Music by Schroeder appears San Diego. Duncan and Dr. Peter Coogan are co-founders of Sept. 14 vs. Union 2 p.m. the stadium grounds into a full game day experience complete on the Innova, Ravello/Capstone, Boston Records, Vienna the Comics Arts Conference. Coogan also received the award. Sept. 17 at Harding [C] 7 p.m. with food, games and tailgating. Modern Masters and Cold Blue labels. Sept. 19 at Texas A&M Commerce 7 p.m. U.S. News & World Report ranks Sept. 24 at Southern Arkansas [C] 7 p.m. Julia Correia Henderson State University as one of Henderson State Athletics Sept. 26 Arkansas Tech [C] 7 p.m. Oct. 1 Arkansas-Monticello [C] 7 p.m. Julia A. Correia, instructor of English as a Second Language America’s Best Colleges: A Top-Tier Earns GAC Community Oct. 5 Southern Nazarene [C] 1 p.m. and coordinator of the Center for Language Proficiency Southern Regional University Engagement Award Oct. 8 Harding [C] 7 p.m. at Henderson, was honored as the first recipient of the Each year, U.S. News & World Report magazine evaluates and by Troy Mitchell Oct. 10 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7 p.m. Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages ranks every college and university in the nation to determine Oct. 11 at LeMoyne Owen 6 p.m. (ARKTESOL) Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the “America’s Best.” For the sixth time, U.S. News & World Report Henderson State University was recently recognized by the Oct. 15 at Arkansas-Monticello (Non-GAC) 7 p.m. fall 2012 ARKTESOL conference. has ranked Henderson State University in Arkadelphia in the Great American Conference and the NCAA for its “Impact Oct. 18 at Southwestern Oklahoma [C] 6 p.m. top tier of America’s Best Colleges among Southern Regional Arkadelphia” community engagement program. Oct. 19 at Northwestern Oklahoma [C] 2 p.m. Correia is the founding director of Henderson’s Center for Universities. Also, Henderson is one of only three universities Oct. 22 at Ouachita Baptist [C] 7 p.m. Language Proficiency, which has provided ESL classes for in Arkansas ranked as a top Public Regional University in the Henderson State was one of 20 Division II programs from Oct. 24 at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7 p.m. students from 24 countries since 2000. In addition to teaching South. Of these three universities, Henderson is the only one across the nation to receive the Community Engagement Oct. 26 East Central [C] Noon the four ESL endorsement courses through Teachers College, selected for membership in the prestigious Council of Public Award of Excellence and $500 for its project. The award was Oct. 29 LeMoyne Owen 6 p.m. Henderson, she is the director of the ESL Graduate Academies. Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). intended to build momentum for Division II’s community Oct. 31 Southern Arkansas [C] 7 p.m. She has also served on the ARKTESOL board for the past 12 engagement initiative and reward institutions for their Nov. 5 at Christian Brothers 6 p.m. years and is a lifetime member. As “Arkansas’s public liberal Arts university,” Henderson creativity in advancing relationships within their community. Nov. 9 at Southeastern Oklahoma [C] 2 p.m. confers at least 50 percent of all undergraduate degrees in Henderson received the award for its two day community Nov. 12 at Arkansas Tech [C] 7 p.m. “My life is about working with English language learners, the Arts and Sciences. The 2014 U.S. News & World Report party, “Impact Arkadelphia.” This event showcased all of the 21-23 at GAC Tournament TBA teachers, students, parents, families, colleagues and the rankings confirm Henderson’s strong commitment to providing positive projects done by Henderson’s 300 student-athletes community,” said Correia. “ESL students walk into my an exceptional educational experience in the Arts and Sciences, throughout the year and focused on three target groups from [C] Conference Game classroom and right into my heart.” Business Administration and Teacher Education. the Arkadelphia area: kids, teens and senior adults. For schedule information on all REDDIE sports, please visit hsusports.com.

16|THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON| 17 ALUMNI UPDATES R Perry and Holly (Meachem) Bryant (’02), a R of the Year in 1988, American Bandmaster daughter, Abigail Peyton-Grace Bryant, born Association Membership in 1992 and elected WEDDINGS March 1, 2012. CLASS NOTES into the Phi Beta Mu Arkansas Omicron Chapter Hall of Fame in 2013. R Evan (’03) and Taylor (Carlisle) McGrew R (’03), twin sons, Jet Evan & Hatcher Phillip Bobby Hulse (’66), Principal of Norfork High Estate Planning: Larry Phillips (’62) and Pat (Hutchins) McGrew, born May 31, 2013. John (’51) and Barbara (Mazzia) Hesterly School, was honored by having the Norfork Morris (’62), June 13, 2013. (’51) celebrated 62 years of marriage on June High School gymnasium named after him. Jade (’04) and Cindy (Ugartechea) 8, 2013. Michael Hall and Mandy Herring (’04), Herring (’02), a daughter, Alycia Faith ê ê ê Paul Leopoulos (’68, ’72, ’74) was honored Ensuring for the Future March 7, 2012. Herring, born April 14, 2011. with the 2013 Governor’s Arts Award for Arts On June 6, 2013, two of Henderson’s in Education. Jacob Higgins (’10) and Chelsie Ward Sean and Michelle (Hobbs) Bennett (’03), distinguished military graduates, Colonel (’12), August 7, 2013. a son, Gus Bennett, born October 14, 2012. Jimmie “Stud” Chaffin (’53) and Colonel Roger Barentine (’71, ’75) announces his A number of individuals have directed resources to Henderson and then have the will provide that the home will transfer to James R. Graves (’54), were inducted into second (and final) retirement. He has been State University over the years by making a specific bequest Henderson State University. Blake Campbell (’11) and Lauren Wesley and Sara (Bryant) Boyce (’05, ’09), the United States Army Quartermaster Hall the JROTC instructor at Webb City High School Beckwith (’11), June 8, 2013. a son, Cooper Boyce, born March 4, 2013. of Fame, the highest form of recognition for 15 years. through their wills. Funds have been directed to establish the Regiment offers. The award “honors endowments which memorialize the donors themselves, their Contingency Beneficiary - A donor may wish to consider Andrew (Drew) Howell Wright (current Jarrod (’05, ’08) and Trudy (Moore) individuals judged to have made significant Mary (Pearson) Brantley (’72, ’75) and parents, or other family members. The income from these naming Henderson State University as the contingent student) and Jessica Marie Glaser (’11), Cansler (’03), a son, Easton Wayne Cansler, contributions to the overall history and Floyd Brantley celebrated their 60th wedding July 6, 2013. born May 29, 2013. traditions of the Quartermaster Corps.” anniversary on June 26, 2013. endowments has been used for a variety of purposes, including beneficiary of his or her will. This means that our institution The recognition of two alums in the same student scholarships, building projects and improvements, would benefit only if the beneficiaries named in the will are Cody Rhodes and Jennifer Kinard (’11), Tobin (’05) and Kimberly Fulmer, a daughter, induction class is a testament to the Ed (’73, ’11) and Carolyn (Ellis) Hunter September 15, 2012. university’s rich history and continuing faculty development and classroom materials. At times, not living when the donor dies. Abigale Hyla Fulmer, born July 9, 2013. (’73, ’88) have announced their joint tradition of producing notable military retirement. Both Ed and Carolyn spent forty bequests we have received have been in a form other than Kenny Williams (’11) and Tawana Phifer Jerry (’05) and Tabetha (Graves) Mellon graduates through the ROTC program. years serving the students of Arkansas public cash, such as real estate, tangible personal property, stocks Gifts in Trust - You may establish one or more trusts in your (’12), July 27, 2013. (’07), a daughter, Hailey Grace Mellon, born schools. Mr. Hunter finished his career at August 8, 2012. ê ê ê HSU. and bonds. In most cases, these have been liquidated, and the will that benefit family members or other persons as well as Aaron Cupp (’12) and Kristin Land (’13), funds placed in our endowment portfolio to generate income Henderson State University. There are many trust variations, May 26, 2012. Jacob (’05) and Haley (Taylor) Pool (former Bill Blackwood (’57, ’60) retired as Ellis “Scooter” Register (’74) has been for the purposes the donor intended. and it is essential to consult an experienced attorney in drawing student), a son, Graham Pool, born May 8, superintendent from DeQueen Public inducted into the Arkansas Officials Tyrus Leon Mann (’12) and Christian Nicole 2011. Schools. Association Hall of Fame. up such a trust. Giles, August 3, 2013. There are several ways to include a bequest to Henderson State Mathew (’07, ’10) and Tara (Reese) Bob (’61) and Rebecca (Merkel) Cowling Martha Cothren (’75) received the Pi Beta (’61) celebrated 50 years of marriage on June University in your will. While you will need the assistance Codicil - If a gift to Henderson State University is not now R Thornton (’09), a son, Fitz Daniel Thornton, Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the International born April 17, 2013. 30, 2012. Honor Society in Education at the University of your attorney in determining which way best fits your included in your will and you wish to make such a gift, you BIRTHS of Central Arkansas, Mentor Teacher Award. particular circumstances, the following are some methods can do so through execution of a codicil (amendment) to your Taylor (’10) and Jamie (Moore) Wood Clara (Rice) Turner (’62) and Don Turner (’10), a son, Warren Wood, born October 18, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Farrell Ford (’75) was honored with a will. Your attorney should be consulted to draw up the codicil. R used in making a gift by will. 2012. on July 20, 2013. 2013 Governor’s Arts Award, Judges Special This is often relatively simple and inexpensive. Alexander and Melanie (Thomasson) Recognition Award. Outright Gifts - A gift made by bequest can be an outright Dawson (’95), a daughter, Harper Grace Joshua (’12) and Amanda (Atkinson) Harry Marlin Godwin (’64) was Dawson, born December 19, 2012. Mills (’10), a daughter, Ava Sue Mills, born posthumously inducted into the Arkansas Glenda (Barrett) Watkins (’76) is pleased gift of a percentage of your estate, a specific sum of money, Having a current and valid will should be a high priority for June 16, 2011. Military Veterans Hall of Fame. to announce her retirement. She taught at a specific piece of personal property, or it can be a share of each of us. Through it, we can make certain that our estate is Britt and Amanda (Barrett) Dyer (’98), Wickes Elementary School for 37 years. a daughter, Mykaela Brooke Dyer, born John (’11) and Stephany (Forsythe) Woody Jolley (’64) has been inducted into such property. distributed according to our wishes, not according to a state- November 10, 2011. Stokes (’09), a daughter, Kylee Ann Stokes, the Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame. J. B. Grimes (’77) has been named Offensive imposed formula. In this way, we are able to continue to support born December 5, 2011. Line Coach for Auburn University. Residual Gifts - What is left in your estate after all outright, those persons and causes which have been so important to us James Morgan Ely (’99) and Laura, a son, Hal Cooper (’66, ’74) has been honored with James Morgan Ely II, born May 3, 2012. Miracle Thurston (’13) and Maxie Graham the title of Professor Emeritus from Arkansas June Haynie (’77) was named Assistant during our lives. As you work with your attorney in drafting or specific and other similar gifts have been made is called the (current student), a son, Major Anthony Tech, a title that is “reserved for those who Superintendent for Instruction at Dollarway residuary estate. You may direct in your will that this residuary revising your will, we hope you will consider making a bequest John and Shannon (Simmons) Curtin Graham, born on April 13, 2013. have given extraordinary and outstanding Public Schools. (’99), a daughter, Amelia Marie Curtin, born service to the university over an extended estate be transferred to specific persons, or you can have your to Henderson State University to further our goal of providing July 10, 2012. period of years.” Recognized as an HSU Sandy (Barentine) Crawley (’78, ’95) residuary estate (or a portion thereof) pass to a charitable excellence in higher education. If you have questions, or would Distinguished Alumnus in 2006, Cooper has accepted the position of Behavior Specialist institution such as Henderson State University. like additional information about our mission and programs, David (’01) and Erin (Huck) Killough been a dedicated and vital member of the at Wilbur Mills Education Service Co-Op, (’99), a daughter, Evelyn Clara Killough, born collegiate band community in Arkansas for serving Little Rock, North Little Rock and please contact: Carrie Roberson, Director of Institutional January 17, 2012. 45 years — earning Arkansas Bandmaster Pulaski County school districts. Gift of Real Estate - A donor may want to give the family home Advancement, (501) 230-5518, (877) 733-2586, or to the surviving spouse for the spouse’s specific lifetime use [email protected].

18|THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON| 19 Dianne Gooch (’80) was inducted into the Ken Duke (’94) won the 2013 PGA Travelers Erica (Kosmach) Arivette (’05) accepted a Martha Myrick-Weisheit (’10) was Jewel Dew Henderson (’39), 93, of Joseph Eugene Sargis (’51), 84, of Don Runyan Roberts (’58, ’63), 77, of Little Sharon Rose Holland Inman (’62), 71, of Rogers High School Hall of Fame. Championship and was voted June 2013 PGA position as 6th grade English teacher for Lisa promoted to Evening News Producer at CBS Smackover - June 17, 2012. Monrovia, Calif. - March 25, 2012. Rock - May 22, 2012. Arkansas City - May 29, 2012. Player of the Month. Academy in West Little Rock. affiliate KTHV in Little Rock. Joyce (Fendley) Wood (’81, ’11) received 1940’s Lethel Frank Slatton (’51, ’57), 86, of Hot Alice Merritt Stammer (’58), 75, of Exeter, Allen Roy Mitchel (’62), 73, of Springdale - her Master’s in Educational Leadership in Kevin Wilson (’94) has earned the rank Amanda (Rogers) Harris (’05, ’08) Tracy (Cambre) Nelson (’11) accepted a Springs - December 31, 2012. Calif. - January 30, 2013. September 29, 2011. 2011 and completed curriculum specialist First Officer, Boeing-757/767 for American recognized as Arkadelphia Public Schools Kindergarten teaching position at Oaklawn requirements in 2013. She is currently Airlines. Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, Central Elementary in Hot Springs. Mary “Rosalea” Fish Green (’41, ’59), 92, Barbara Grace Halliburton Gates (’52), William T. “Bill” Bundy (’59), 90, of Martha Nowlin Statler (’62), 86, of Benton working on an education specialist degree Primary School. of Arkadelphia - December 8, 2011. 83, of Hotchkiss, Colo. - May 22, 2013. Montgomery, Tex. - November 11, 2011. - January 9, 2013. and is the newly appointed Jr./Sr. High Choral Jaime (Bradford) Lofton (’95) teaches Rebecca Schaeffer (’11) was accepted into Director at Lake Hamilton School District. Family and Consumer Sciences at Lakeside Thomas Saul (’05) has been named Chief the masters program at George Washington Joseph E. Kearney (’41), 94, of Little Rock - Patricia Beard Harrelson (’52), 80, of Mary Lou Wilkerson Harris (’59, ’67), 75, Larry Curtis Whitley (’62), 71, of Benton - School District in Hot Springs and is pursuing of Ambulatory Care for University of Virginia University and awarded a prestigious James November 26, 2012. Crane, Tex. - May 20, 2012. of Sheridan - March 18, 2013. August 19, 2012. Lita (Stricklin) Gattis (’82, ’93) has been an MS in Family and Consumer Sciences from Health System in Charlottesville, Va. He is Madison Fellowship. named Principal of Benton High School. the University of Central Arkansas. responsible for both day-to-day operations Rodney Virgil Tillman (’43), 90, of Hot JoAnn May Shope (’52), 82, of Arkadelphia Coleman L. Jones (’59), 78, of Houston, Judith Gail Sesser Glover (’63), 70, of Little and the strategy of Ambulatory Care Services. Kenny Williams, Jr. (’11) was named Springs - July 9, 2013. - July 13, 2012. Tex. - May 28, 2012. Rock - November 5, 2012. Beverly (Gooch) Quillin (’82) was hired Kaki (Buck) Forthman (’97, ’11) recognized As a chief, he also participates in short- and Arkadelphia Firefighter of the Year, 2012. as the Assistant Director for the Disability as Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the long-term planning for the Health System Ruth Emma White Nodini (’45), 90, of El Bobbie Jean Bumpas Thompson (’52, Paul L. Raines (’59), 83, of Norman - Donald L. Sevier (’63), 77, of Russellville - Resource Center at HSU. Year 2011-2012, Goza Middle School. and develops, implements and evaluates Nick Johnson (’12) plays wide receiver for Dorado - August 2, 2013. ’56), 80, of Hot Springs - January 5, 2013. December 2, 2012. May 5, 2012. policies and programs. Thomas also oversees the St. Louis Rams, #14. He was chosen Rams Mary (Byrne) Vitro (’84) received her MS in Paul Gatling (’98) has been named editor of University Physicians clinics at the Jefferson Community Player of the Week in January Rosamond Hewitt Hubbard (’46), 87, of Leonard Norman Dean (’53), 85, of Hot James H. Shaddox (’59), 92, of Foreman - Judith Ann Stephenson Arnold (’64, ’65), Education from Arkansas State University in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. Area Board for Aging in three counties as 2013. Nick is also a volunteer track coach at Arkadelphia - November 27, 2012. Springs - March 29, 2013. July 5, 2013. 70, of Benton - June 21, 2012. 2012. She teaches at Lakeside High School in well as Care Connection, a service to help Lutheran High School in St. Peters, Mo. In his Hot Springs. Micah Peery (’99), Captain with Express employees schedule personal appointments first year, the Lutheran girls took the Class 2 Louise Parham Chadwick (’47), 87, of Maurice Daniell (’54, ’60), 80, of Las Vegas, Julia Kay “Judy” Parker Wood (’59), 74, of Jimmy L. Bivens (’64), 73, of Beebe - July Jet, was awarded the Superior Airmanship at UVA. Track & Field state title. Hitchcock, Tex. - May 11, 2013. Nev. - September 30, 2012. Little Rock - May 10, 2013. 23, 2013. David Emerson (’85) accepted the position Award for Heroic Action by the Air Line Pilots of President for Enactus, United States. Association. Brittany Jackson (’06, ’08) has been Sean McGrath (’12) plays tight end for the Ralph Martin Hays (’48), 87, of Pampano Willie Collins Click (’55, ’70), 78, of 1960’s Bob Clark (’64), 71, of Hot Springs - appointed to the NAJA Public Relations Seattle Seahawks, #84. Beach, Fla. - May 11, 2013. Nashville - April 3, 2013. Ellen Ohls Bobo (’60, ’61, ’78), 73, of Troy, February 13, 2013. Annette Scogin (’89) accepted the Matthew Hardee (’00), M.D., Ph.D., joined Committee by the National Association of Ala. - December 12, 2012. position of Executive Director for the Nancy UAMS Department of Radiation Oncology. Junior Auxiliaries, Inc. Chelsie Ward (’12) accepted a position at Emmitt Elbert Kizzia (’48), 90, of Calico Winston L. Comer (’55), 78, of Las Cruces, Robert Sherrill Walker (’64), 70, of Lieberman Foundation. Rineco Chemical as a non-fuels chemist. Rock - July 16, 2012. N. Mex. - May 28, 2012. Pauline Coker Guthrie (’60), 73, of Joshua, Jacksonville - July 5, 2013. Bruce Orr (’00) has been named Assistant Ashley Keener (’06, ’08) recognized as Tex. - December 7, 2011. Serge (’89) and Mary (Wells) Krikoian Superintendent for Lakeside School District Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Jacob Lee Flores (’13), winner of Henderson Lula Sue Silliman (’48), 86, of Camden - Marvin Thomas Frazier (’55), 79, of Melvin Sidney Barnes (’65), 90, of (’89), owners of Dinner’s Ready in Benton, in Hot Springs. Year 2011-2012, Arkadelphia High School. Idol, performed at the 2013 Miss Arkansas March 11, 2013. Fordyce - June 13, 2013. Ruth Harper Jones (’60), 87, of Thornton - Texarkana, Tex. - September 4, 2011. were voted Best Caterer Runner-Up in pageant. September 24, 2010. Arkansas Times Best of Arkansas 2012. Angie Bell (’01) was hired as the Special Tyler Broyles (’07) has accepted a position James Luster “Jiggs” Stewart, Jr. (’48), James Otis McConnell (’55), 80, of Vilonia - Roberta Pearl Brown Miller (’65, ’70), 88, Events Coordinator at First Step Foundation with Lakeside Middle School in Hot Springs Miracle Thurston (’13) accepted a position 86, of Wichita Falls, Tex. - July 5, 2012. November 13, 2012. Donald J. Manning (’60, ’65), 79, of of Sheridan - June 7, 2013. Richie Arthur (’90, ’02) was appointed in Hot Springs. teaching sixth grade math and social studies. with the Theron Jones Early Literacy Center in Umpire - January 22, 2013. Assistant Principal of Lakeside High School in Texarkana, Tex. as a Kindergarten teacher. Robert Guinn Daniel (’49), 89, of Hot Vanna Janet Carver Phillips (’55), 88, of Louise Ryan Sexton (’65), 83, of North Hot Springs. Leslie (Black) Fisher (’02) was promoted Marie (Murray) Martin (’07) won a 2013 Springs - June 16, 2012. Malvern - June 12, 2012. Bonnie J. Davis Dyer (’61), 73, of Alma - Richland Hills, Tex. - December 26, 2012. from Writer/Researcher to Associate Producer Texas Associated Press Managing Editors’ R December 21, 2012. Gus Malzahn (’90) is currently Head for the travel series ’Mineral Explorers’ which Award for Outstanding Journalism. She Kenneth Oran Davis (’49, ’74), 84, of Royal Billy Newt May (’56), 79, of Tumbling Frederick G. Harrelson (’66), 68, of Football Coach at Auburn University. He has airs on public television around the U.S. works as an Education Reporter for the IN MEMORIAM - June 30, 2012. Shoals - August 28, 2012. Betty Cook Harrison (’61), 73, of Magnolia Texarkana - July 5, 2012. also been inducted into Arkansas High School Texarkana Gazette. - January 31, 2012. Coaches Hall of Fame. Lloyd Jackson (’02, ’06) was appointed R Paul Robert Hambright (’49), 85, of Mary Jean Towry Pate (’56), 85, of Cove - Jimmy W. Jones (’66), 67, of Thornton - Principal of Hot Springs High School. Tori Rocole (’08) recognized as Arkadelphia Prescott - January 22, 2013. June 21, 2013. Betty Bewley Hunt (’61), 80, of Malvern - July 23, 2012. Mark Pounds (’90) has served as the Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2011-2012, 1920’s September 5, 2012. Band Director for 18 Kelly (Boren) Bell (’04) recognized as Peake Elementary School. Mary Moore Tefteller (’49), 85, of La Norma Janice Rhodes Phelan (’56), 83, of Sandra Gaines Watkins (’66), 68, of Hot years, earning awards. This includes the Arkadelphia Public Schools Teacher of the Hester Elizabeth Fry Canerday (’28), 104, Vernia, Tex. - June 29, 2012. Donaldson - August 18, 2012. Joseph Conrad Williams (’61), 73, of Springs - August 1, 2013. Brandon Award, which he was awarded Year 2011-2012, Perritt Primary School, as Deborah (Owens) Sesser (’08) was of Russellville - December 29, 2011. Stuttgart - March 21, 2012. George G. “Jiggs” Wise (’49), 86, of El Paso, six times. Mark is currently the Assistant well as District Teacher of the Year. honored as one of Arkansas Democrat- 1930’s Marjorie Thomas Stevenson (’56, ’65), 92, Allen J. “Toad” Carden (’67), 70, of Forrest Principal at Ashdown High School. He and Gazette, Tri-Lakes, 20 to watch in 2013 for Tex. - October 1, 2012. of Vicksburg, Miss. - October 20, 2012. Billy F. Cannon (’62), 72, of Dierks - City - February 26, 2013. wife Ronda (Fleming) Pounds (’90) Mandy (Herring) Hall (’04) accepted a community service. She is also President of Verna Callaway Dokey (’33), 98, of Hot September 17, 2012. celebrated their 25th anniversary in August position with Southwest Christian Academy the Board of Directors for the “Downtown Springs - December 9, 2011. 1950’s Hattie Mae Sasser West (’56), 84, of Linda Sue Guynn Brent (’68), 73, of 2013. in Little Rock as a Kindergarten teacher. Arkadelphia” project. Richard Daniel Hays (’50), 88, of Prescott - Conway - May 25, 2013. Thomas Roy Curry (’62), 72, of Hernando, Fordyce - October 15, 2012. Jessie Mae Ashford (’36), 100, of Hot April 26, 2013. Miss. - May 27, 2013. Aaron Campbell (’91) accepted the position Matt Runyan (’04) became a reporter Isaac Fox (’09, ’10) has been promoted from Springs - May 18, 2013. Lyn Antrobus Yeager (’56), 97, of Excelsior Mable Florene Gunn Jared (’68, ’79), 87, of Vice President of Sales for Welsco. and photographer at the Nevada County Senior Financial Analyst to Project Manager Marjorie Meredith Anderson (’51), 90, of Springs, Mo. - September 10, 2012. Ava Lou Garrett (’62, ’68), 72, of Baton of Hot Springs - September 9, 2012. Picayune-Times. for Windstream Communications. Emma Gene Allred (’38), 95, of Springdale Malvern - August 26, 2012. Rouge, La. - August 1, 2013. Kristi (Graves) Campbell (’91, ’05) became - May 14, 2012. Mary Agnes Harrison Smith (’57), 81, of Michael Wayne Vandewater (’68), 65, of the Teaching and Learning Specialist at April (Ellis) Scurlock (’04) has completed Robert Gilbert (’10) is a teacher and coach Joan Barnes Krueger (’51), 86, of Benton - Murfreesboro - July 25, 2013. Ina Jo Crawford Grady (’62), 91, of Blythe, Dallas, Tex. - June 9, 2012. Arkansas Public School Resource Center. her MSE in Special Education from Arkansas at Klein Independent School District near Ike Harold Seller (’38), 95, of El Dorado - September 17, 2012. Calif. - March 24, 2013. State University. She is an Instructional Houston, Tex. He has also been named December 31, 2011. Frances Bonner Bundy (’58), 90, of Carleton Keith Crawford (’69), 69, of Petit Glen Jones (’92) was named President of Specialist for grades 4-12. Instructor/Camp Coordinator for the Houston James H. Reddin (’51), 84, of Hampton - Montgomery, Tex. - April 1, 2012. Glenna Ellis Hudson (’62), 90, of Texarkana Jean Mountain - March 4, 2013. Henderson State University in 2012. Astros. December 1, 2012. - January 30, 2012.

20|THE SPIRIT HENDERSON THE SPIRIT HENDERSON| 21 Kenneth Eugene “Coach” Gahr (’69), 69, William David Wooley (’74), 79, of Stamps 1990’s John Courtland Lewellen (’69 – ’72), 61, of Forrest City - October 18, 2012. - December 16, 2012. of Gainesville, Ga. - May 25, 2012. Rachel Ruth Oswald (’91), 76, of Pencil Cultural Calendar Bluff - May 18, 2012. Thomas Lee McClain (’69, ’73), 65, of Calvin Johnson (’75), 59, of Camden - Jan Marie Genestet Riggins (’71), 60, of Arkadelphia - February 19, 2013. February 6, 2013. Magnolia - January 4, 2012. Investiture of President Glen Jones Carol Ann Teal Forthman (’92), 56, of October Arkansas Hall Auditorium Little Rock - July 11, 2013. Oct. 29, 2–3 p.m. Robert L. Stinnett (’69, ’74), 66, of Maud, Roger Lynn Brown Latsha (’75, ’86), 70, of Cora “Janice” Bufford Eddleman (’71 – Works by Rick Nance Tex. - May 22, 2013. Hot Springs - June 3, 2013. ’83), 71, of Booneville - June 10, 2013. Laura Lee Garrett Overton (’92), 68, of Photoshop Collage and Digital Scratchboard President’s Reception Gurdon - July 4, 2012. Russell Fine Arts South Lawn Electa Mae Reed Yerger (’69), 90, of Hope Mary Pence Parsons (’75), 97, of Kenneth Darrell “Bear” Russell (’72 – Oct. 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. - June 16, 2012. Arkadelphia - October 27, 2012. ’77), 57, of Friendship - May 14, 2012. Oct. 29, 3–5 p.m. Melissa A. Mitchell (’95), 49, of Fort Smith - May 8, 2013. Founder’s Day 1970’s Roxye Denise Tate (’76), 57, of Arkadelphia Dorothy Marie Lillard Newberry (’75 – Fall Choir Concert Arkansas Hall “Nothing New Under the Sun” Mary Ann Bacon (’70, ’84), 64, of Chidester - November 17, 2012. ’88), 90, of Arkadelphia - July 15, 2013. Sandra Looper Patterson (’98), 52, of Oct. 3, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Harwood Recital Hall - April 12, 2013. Warren - September 11, 2012. Oct. 29, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Sherry Louise Martin Wilson (’76), 63, of Ricky Wayne McCauley (’76 – ’79), 55, of Theatre Production Andrea Anthony McMurrough (’70), 68, of Camden - April 20, 2013. Arkadelphia - April 7, 2013. Tamberly M. Gann Waldrum (’98), 44, of “The Laramie Project” by Moises Kaufman Henderson Halloween Hope - November 3, 2012. Amity - July 28, 2012. & the Tectonic Theatre Company Donna Grady Creer (’77), 57, of Little Rock Barney Barnett (’93 – ’99), 59, of Camden South Lawn Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre Oct. 31, 5:30–7:30 p.m. James Dewey Shaddock (’70), 67, of - June 13, 2013. 2000’s - February 1, 2012. Oct. 3–5, 7, 10–12; 7:30–9:30 p.m. Fordyce - May 18, 2012. Cindy Carol Brim Lawson (’08), 47, of Octubafest Concert: Tuba Choir Clark Kenny Stephens (’77), 59, of North Ronnie Harold Francis (’98 – ’01), 46, of Homecoming Comedian Gurdon - February 5, 2013. Harwood Recital Hall Robert L. Helms (’71), 77, of Arkadelphia - Little Rock - July 9, 2013. Hot Springs - May 13, 2012. Cocoa Brown Oct. 31, 7:30–9 p.m. March 31, 2013. Garrison Center Lecture Hall Carl Stephen Abel (’79, ’06), 55, of R David Lee Halpin (’08 – ’12) 25, of Hot Oct. 7, 7–9:00 p.m. Sue Ellen Gray Jones (’71), 66, of De Queen Bismarck - July 1, 2012. Springs - January 30, 2013. - October 9, 2012. Former Students Homecoming Magician November 1980’s R Mike Super Bobby Lynn Kitchens (’71), 63, of Malvern Larry Don Smith (’81), 58, of Lonoke - R Oct. 8, 8–10 p.m. Second Stage Series #2: - August 7, 2012. February 22, 2013. Faculty and Staff Student Directed One Act Plays Dorothy Hortense Boon McClanahan (’38 International Dessert Festival Arkansas Hall Auditorium – ’41), 92, of Hot Springs - June 3, 2012. Jack Richard Raber (’71), 64, of Garland, Mildred L. Flowers Mullins (’84), 66, of R Garrison Center Banquet Room Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tex. - November 22, 2012. Hot Springs - July 9, 2013. Edgar L. Crawley (Retired Staff), 68, of Oct. 10, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. James Culp “Jimmy” Fultz (’38 – ’42), 91, Arkadelphia - March 5, 2013. of Camden - December 31, 2011. Eloise Hope Ray (’71), 85, of Sheridan - Paul “Hulk” Robinson (’84), 53, of 7th Annual Henderson Piano Day Arkansas Arts Council December 20, 2011. Arkadelphia - July 13, 2013. Charles Dewitt Dunn (President Emeritus R. Min Kwon, Featured Pianist “Small Works on Paper” Commencement Ann Clark Jameson (’39 – ’41), 91, of Hot December and Distinguished Professor), 67, of Harwood Recital Hall Russell Fine Arts Teachers College & School of Business Springs - July 21, 2012. Wells Gymnasium Richard Rae Westlake (’71), 63, of Sherwin O. Williams, Jr. (’84), 52, of Arkadelphia - May 5, 2013. Oct. 12, 2–4 p.m. Nov. 5–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Carol of Lights Arkadelphia - November 1, 2012. Arkadelphia - June 25, 2012. Opening Reception Dec. 13, 3:00–4:00 p.m. Tom Ed Townsend (’41 – ’46), 88, of Pine Arkansas Hall Auditorium Rebecca Jane Cotton Garner (Retired Homecoming Greek Step Show Nov. 5, 2–5 p.m. Bluff - June 7, 2013. Dec. 2, 7–9 p.m. Brenda Smith Norman (’72), 71, of Gurdon Virginia Madden Graves (’85), 72, of Faculty), 95, of Arkadelphia - September 8, Wells Gymnasium Commencement - April 2, 2013. Mountain Pine - March 12, 2012. 2012. Oct. 12, 8–11 p.m. Trombone Concert Choir Ellis College of Arts & Sciences Daryl C. Potratz (’42 – ’44), 90, of Dance Choreography Showcase Harwood Recital Hall Wells Gymnasium Arkadelphia - May 13, 2013. Arkansas Hall Dance Studio Dec. 13, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Michael W. “Pete” Peterson (’72), 63, of Nancy McElhannon Foggo (’86), 50, of Imon Hale, Jr. (Retired Staff), 76, of Second Stage Series #1: Student Directed Nov. 7, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Little Rock - November 1, 2012. Eureka Springs - August 14, 2012. Arkadelphia - June 2, 2013. Play Lloyd Cecil “Tete” Newton (’46 – ’49), 85, “Album” by David Rimmer Theatre Production of Gurdon - January 9, 2013. Holiday Choir Concert Betty Sanders Deaton (’73), 69, of Kyle Roe O’Quinn (’86), 49, of Conway - Adrianna Kuyper (Faculty Widow), 92, of Arkansas Hall Auditorium “Scrooge: The Musical” by Leslie Bricusse Harwood Recital Hall Arkadelphia - November 11, 2012. July 15, 2012. Arkadelphia - August 25, 2012. Oct. 13, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre Wanda Sue Brown Mansfield(’53 – ’55), Dec. 3, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 18–19, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2:30 p.m. 77, of Benton - June 12, 2012. Waymon Spurlock (’73), 61, of Holly Grove Gail Gentry Young (’86), 64, of Prescott - Nov. 18–19, 21–23; 7:30 p.m. Second Stage Series #4: - May 28, 2013. October 15, 2012. International Film Night Helen Dixon Kraft (’56 – ’57), 94, of Perry - Short Play Festival/Student Directed “Not My Life” Second Stage Series #3: December 8, 2011. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. William Riley Honeycutt (’74), 62, of Holly Len DeNorris Atkins (’87), 48, of Garrison Center Lecture Hall Senior Showcase Dec. 4, 3:00 p.m. Grove - May 16, 2013. Jacksonville - July 28, 2013. Oct. 22, 7–9 p.m. Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre Carolyn Cole Hodges (’56 – ’62), 74, of Nov. 20, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Little Rock - August 5, 2012. Wind Ensemble Symphony Madge Clanton Lasiter (’74), 84, of Mary Allie Murrah Johnson (’87, ’92), 77, Arkansas Hall Auditorium Fordyce - July 3, 2013. of Prescott - March 14, 2013. Chamber Winds Concert Andrew F. “Butch” Henry (’60 – ’65), 70, of Dec. 4, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Harwood Recital Hall Little Rock - February 26, 2013. Terry Dale Reed (’74), 63, of Hot Springs - Beverly Kaufman Angrand (’89), 65, of Oct. 21, 7:30–9:30 p.m. January 13, 2013. Benton - March 26, 2013. Ann Dorsett Ecoff (’67 – ’74), 64, of Jackson, Tenn. - May 26, 2013. Joe Carroll Reese (’74), 77, of Hot Springs - Jon Marshall Norwood (’89), 46, of March 13, 2013. Texarkana, Tex. - July 29, 2012.

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2013 Homecoming Event Schedule

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Red Wave Alumni Awards Luncheon Homecoming Comedian, Cocoa Brown “Reddie Steady, Let’s Get Sweaty” 5K Run 12:30–2 p.m., HSU Cafeteria 7 p.m., Lecture Hall 8 a.m.–Noon, Carpenter-Haygood Stadium and Feaster Trail Center for Career Development Information Booth TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Noon–??, Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area Mike Super: Magic and Illusion AKA Theta Eta Chapter 40th Anniversary Brunch 8 p.m., Arkansas Hall 9–11 a.m., Day Armory (Downtown Arkadelphia) Homecoming Pregame Activities 2:20 p.m., Carpenter-Haygood Stadium THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Tailgating TCH Style Softball Home Run Derby 9 a.m.–Noon, Intramural Field Homecoming Football Game 3–4 p.m., Dee White Field HSU vs. Southwestern Oklahoma Heart & Key Alumni Reception Recognition of 1963 Championship Football Team Homecoming Bonfire 9:30–10:30 a.m., Garrison Center Galloway Room 3 p.m., Carpenter-Haygood Stadium on Ruggles Field 8–11 p.m., Intramural Field HSU Alumni Swim Meet 1963 Athletes & Cheerleaders Get-Together FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 10 a.m.–Noon, Duke Wells Natatorium Post-Game, Honeycomb Restaurant (705 Main Street, Golden Reddie Luncheon (honoring graduates of 1963 or Arkadelphia) earlier) HSU Baseball Alumni Softball Game 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Garrison Banquet Room 10 a.m.–Noon, Clyde Berry Field Homecoming Greek Step Show 8 p.m., Wells Gymnasium H Club Homecoming 4-Person Golf Scramble Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumni Brunch Noon Lunch, 1–5 p.m. Tournament, Glenwood Country 10 a.m.–Noon, ASA Chapter Room, Smith Dorm HSU Alumni Mixer Club 9 p.m.–2 a.m. (Sun.), Caddo Valley Events Center Distinguished Alumni Luncheon Honoring Social Hour with Teachers College Henderson Alumni Major General Jimmie (Owens) Keenan (’86) and Paul SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 6–8 p.m., Education Building Rooms 106, 107 & 108 Leopoulous (’68, ’72, ’74) Angelic Voices of Christ 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Garrison Center Banquet Room 10:45 a.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church School of Business TALE Gate 6:30–8 p.m., Caplinger Airway Science Center Showband of Arkansas “Friends and Family Lunch” AKA Church Service 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Evanson Band Hall 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church HSU vs. OBU Swim Meet 6:30–9:45 p.m., Duke Wells Natatorium Toast to “Ole” Haygood Field HSU Simonson Biological Field Station Open House Noon, Between Caplinger Airways Science Center and 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 100 Simonson Rd., Bismarck, AR Black Alumni & Friends Banquet Barkman House 7–9 p.m., Garrison Center Banquet Room AKA Tailgate $25 per person or $45 Advance Ticket Package* For the most up-to-date information *Includes: Black Alumni Banquet, Friday & Saturday 12–3 p.m., Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area HSU Alumni Mixer, and Greek Show. Sponsor: Black including contact information and Veteran’s Alumni Tailgate Alumni Association event costs, please visit the website at: University Advancement: (870) 230-5401, (877)REDALUM, 12–3 p.m., Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area [email protected] hsu.edu/alumni. Homecoming Tailgate HSU Alumni Mixer Pre–Game, Duke Wells Center Tailgating Area 9 p.m.–12 a.m. (Fri.), Caddo Valley Events Center