VOL. 10, NO. 2 Summer 2012

The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University Campbellsvillian 2012 SUMMER

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The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office of University A Message from the President… Communications for alumni and friends Summer 2012 of Campbellsville University. Dear Alumni and Friends: Dr. Michael V. Carter PRESIDENT Summer 2012 has been a very busy time here at Editorial Board Campbellsville University. Following our May 4-5 commencement ceremonies, where we had a record Joan C. McKinney EDITOR number of graduates, we immediately began a very NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR busy summer school schedule with record enrollment [email protected] in the variety of classes offered. John E. Chowning We have hosted 7,100 young people attending VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS a series of camps and conferences on the campus, Dr. Michael Carter [email protected] representing 14 states. There have been over 150 decisions Benji Kelly for salvation made and an additional 70 rededications and other decisions as of July VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT 13. And we have been busy with fundraising, getting ready for the influx of new and [email protected] returning students for the fall 2012 semester, and preparing for an exciting fall th Paula Smith athletic season including the CU Fighting Tigers football team 25 anniversary. DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS This issue of the Campbellsvillian brings a new design and look to our readers. [email protected] We hope that you will like what you see. Our attempt is to provide even more Jason England coverage while reducing the text and including more photographs and updates. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS [email protected] The mission of the Campbellsvillian is to update you, as alumni and friends of CU, to share with you the many exciting things that are ongoing on campus and to Christina Kern highlight the many accomplishments of our alumni around the world. ASSISTANT EDITOR OFFICE ASSISTANT With the advent of the fall 2012 semester, enrollment looks very strong. A new [email protected] men’s Village residence hall has just been completed that will enable another 48 Chris Megginson students to live on campus. Work has begun on the Alumni and Friends Park to be SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR located on the corner of Broadway and North Columbia Avenue. [email protected] Fundraising is ongoing for a number of key projects, including the Alumni and Linda Waggener Friends Park; business school building; new wellness center; gymnasium and MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR academic space next to the Gosser Gymnasium; art village complex; increasing [email protected] CU’s endowment, and, as always, the Scholarship Fund, which makes a CU education affordable to deserving students with financial needs. Opportunities for OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY student-athletes is expanding this fall with a new men’s swimming team and several COMMUNICATIONS new junior varsity athletic teams. New academic programs include the RN to BSN Campbellsville University online program and a major in graphic design. The business administration degree 1 University Drive with an emphasis in management will be taught completely online, in addition to the UPO 787 Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2190 traditional classroom. Phone: (270) 789-5214 We are opening a new student coffee lounge and patio area in the Montgomery Fax: (270) 789-5095 [email protected] Library. OR [email protected] You, as alumni and friends of Campbellsville University, are an integral part of the for information with pictures university family. We need your prayers, involvement and financial support as we Campbellsville University is accredited by the continue in the ongoing implementation of Vision 2025—Preparing Christian Servant Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Leaders, which is the very bold blueprint for the future approved by the Board of Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s Trustees in August 2009. Thank you for your help. May God bless you, and may degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. God continue blessing Campbellsville University.

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In this Issue 6 Harrison completes degree after 13 years in pros David Harrison celebrated his achievement at the Louisville Education Center graduation celebration. 9 9 Heath writes book for new families Chandra Heath, 2002 and 2007 grad, finds and still keeps in touch with mentors at CU.

12 Homecoming is Oct. 12-13 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of CU football, the 20th Homecoming car show and the first 12 University Chorale reunion at Homecoming! 14 Alumni & Friends Park breaking ground Plant your name at Campbellsville University! CU’s goal is to have every alumni’s name placed somewhere in the Alumni & Friends Park.

16 Commencement Wayne Coffee of Franklin, Tenn., shows off his diploma to family members. He was one of 597 14 graduates, a record for the 2011-12 academic year.

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The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University 11 ALUMNI 18 NEWS STRIPES 21 ATHLETICS 16 25 REMEMBER WHEN? GUESS WHO? 26 TIGER TRACKS ON THE COVER Campbellsville University 31 SCRAPBOOK representatives visited the capitol in Frankfort to thank Kentucky legislators for their efforts in higher education. See page 8 for full story. FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES

Trustee, Dr. Doug Feltner, does mission work each month By Joan C. McKinney, editor

Dr. Doug Feltner examines Bill R. Holeman, who is known as “Preacher Bill.” Holeman and his wife, and a couple of other people are based at the Youth Haven Bible Camp. They go to schools throughout Eastern Kentucky entertaining young people with religious-based skits. He has two dummies, Homer and Henry, that he uses in his act. Holeman has been with the crusaders of Kentucky Mountain Mission for over 60 years. (Photo by Edmund Shelby, The Beattyville Enterprise)

4 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Master of Every month, Dr. Doug Feltner, a Campbellsville University Board of Trustees member from Green County, social work along with his wife, Barbara, and daughter, Kelsey, an is accredited incoming CU freshman, pack their car with medical By Joan C. McKinney, editor supplies and travel to Beattyville, Ky., for a weekend. The Council on Social Work Education has accredited Campbellsville University’s Their son, Matt, a podiatry resident “One family that we see regularly master of social work degree. who graduated from CU in 2008, often has a beautiful 8-year-old child that “Accreditation is a challenging accompanies them. was recently diagnosed with a brain process, yet it provides a level of The Feltners are part of Kentucky tumor. I feel helpless that I cannot offer assurance that the program is delivering Mountain Mission, founded in 1942 successful treatment,” he said. a curriculum consistent with professional and which reaches the people of Eastern “Even my words of sympathy are social work standards,” said Dr. Darlene Kentucky through its church camp insufficient. I realize that these parents Eastridge, dean of the Carver School programs, pastoring of local churches are heartbroken about their child’s of Social Work and Counseling. and school ministries. The mission illness. It is during times like these that “The recognition of the Carver organized volunteer dentists and physi- I realize that the main purpose of this School’s MSW program as a Council on cians to serve patients free of charge. medical ministry is much more than Social Work Education accredited “Our resources are limited,” Feltner medicines or surgeries. The defining program adds a level of assurance and said, “but we never turn away any question is, ‘Do they see Jesus in me?’” public confidence about the quality of patient. We see adults and children Feltner said one of his favorite stories this program. We are pleased to be with many different medical problems, from the Bible is Luke 10:25-37. Jesus among the approximately 232 CSWE- including acute and chronic issues. told about a man that had been beaten, accredited master’s programs We perform office surgeries as well. robbed and left to die beside the road. throughout the United States.” The patients that we treat are so Many saw him but never offered to help. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU, gracious. It is a pleasure to treat them.” Then, a man of different ethnicity saw said, “This is a major step forward in the In addition to free visits, they provide him and immediately took time to help growth of the Carver School of Social sample medications or refer patients to the man. He treated his wounds, took Work at Campbellsville University. When indigent drug programs sponsored by him to a shelter and paid for all costs the Carver School was first transferred to pharmaceutical companies in many involved. After telling this story, Jesus CU, we worked hard to build and receive instances. said, “Go and do likewise.” accreditation for the bachelor’s of social Feltner said he sees a repeating story Feltner said, “I feel a sense of truly work and to make that program one that in the patients of no insurance and no making a difference in the lives of these was fully recognized as a quality and reserve funds to pay for medical care. patients when providing free care. Our highly respected program of study. A 2008 Algernon Sydney Sullivan volunteers share the common idea that “Once that had been accomplished, Award winner from Campbellsville health care is a ‘right’ not a ‘privilege.’ our next step was to launch the MSW University, Feltner said there are times in No one should have to choose between program and to work hard in securing the free clinics that he feels inadequate. buying food or paying for health care.” accreditation for the MSW. Dean Darlene He said different aliments are common, Eastridge and the Carver School faculty but some stick with him. have worked very hard to reach this important step in the accrediting process, and we believe that the Carver School of Social Work, as it has grown and matured “Our resources are limited, at Campbellsville University since 1998, is stronger than ever in its rich history of but we never turn away any patient. preparing Christian social workers.” It is a pleasure to treat them.” For more information, contact Eastridge at (270) 789-5278 or [email protected].

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David Harrison completes diploma after 13 years in the pros

By Chris Megginson, sports information director

e shattered records and ignited crowds from 1997 to 1999, but HDavid Harrison’s greatest achievement as a Campbellsville Tiger came May 5, 2012, by way of a fulfilled promise to his mother. With a packed Powell Athletic Center watching, the 6-foot-3 former CU men’s basketball guard walked across the stage to receive his diploma, 13 years after walking away from school with only a few hours remaining toward a degree in business. “I made a mistake and quit going to school. I left and went back to Louisville and said ‘Forget school, I’m about to be in the NBA,’” said Harrison, who scored

1,052 points in two seasons, including This 1999 yearbook photo 60 in one game. shows Tiger guard David His NBA break never came, although Harrison marking his 1,000th career point, slamming a dunk he was close numerous times. Harrison over Cumberland College. put together a 13-year international (CU Photo by Billy Suratt) career, playing in more than 10 countries. He had multiple stints in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), including one as the league’s leading scorer. While playing in Colombia in the spring of 2011, he decided it was time to finish what he started at CU. He learned about CU’s Louisville Education Center from Tiger head coach Keith Adkins, who was assistant coach for Travis Ford during Harrison’s tenure.

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David Harrison receives a bachelor of science in organizational leadership from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, at Campbellsville University’s May 5 undergraduate commencement. (CU Photo by Christina L. Kern)

“I knew having a professional “Campbellsville really supports you. basketball career wouldn’t last forever. I didn’t realize that when I was going to As much as I’d like it to. With today’s school there. I was a knucklehead,” said times and how the economy is, I knew I Harrison. “Everyone at Campbellsville, had to finish my degree,” Harrison said. there on campus and here in Louisville, George Kargas and his daughter, Sarabeth Kargas, talk with Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for Once connected with the LEC staff, are working together. They want people academic affairs, before the ceremony began at he chose to complete his degree with to succeed.” Somerset Education Center’s graduation celebration. a bachelor of science in organizational On graduation day, Harrison sat in his Kargas’ wife, Amanda, received a bachelor of social leadership. After being a leader of teams chair near the 3-point line. To his right, work degree. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) across the world, Harrison saw the the baseball team used to rock the degree helpful for his future hopes of bleachers cheering for him. He wasn’t coaching at the collegiate level. the only one remembering his glory “It’s a great story of dedication and days though. perseverance… Dave has always been “One Thousand Point Club,” said a really solid person—a good guy, great Kevin Propes (’98), CU assistant dean teammate and great player. Dave has of academic support and former Tiger persevered and dedicated himself to Pep Band member. “I remember a lot being the student part of a student- of highlight dunks you had at this end athlete now. He’s going to move on and of the floor.” be successful in anything that he does,” The words brought a smile to said Adkins, who says degree comple- Harrison’s face, and nearly tears, as tion is the number one thing he sells he walked toward the goal to receive his during student-athlete recruitment. diploma. His mother, father and grand- “We’re going to give them an opportunity mother watched from the stands just as Paula Tucker, center, is congratulated by Jim to get a degree...not just use them for they did for every Tiger home game Woolums, left, director of regional centers, and basketball and send them on their way.” more than a decade ago. Dr. Frank Cheatham, right, vice president for Harrison says going back to school “I made a promise to [my mom] I’d academic affairs, at the Louisville Education Center graduation celebration. Tucker received a would have been difficult if not for the get my degree,” said Harrison. “Now bachelor of science in early childhood education. LEC and support from his classmates she can say her only child is a college (CU Photo by Christina L. Kern) and professors. graduate.”

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Campbellsville University delegation says ‘thank you’ to legislators in Frankfort By Linda Waggener, marketing and media relations coordinator

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear welcomed CU students and leaders in the Capitol. From left are: State Rep. John “Bam” Carney; Dr. Frank Cheatham, CU vice president; CU students Courtney Claywell and Lauren Goodin; Sen. Jimmy Higdon; CU student Zach Smith; Beshear; Dr. Michael V. Carter, CU president; and John Chowning, CU vice president. (CU Photo by Linda Waggener)

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear welcomed In answer to legislator’s questions employees to be more efficient, and we Campbellsville University students and about what is being done to make a are extremely careful in the way we leaders at the State Capitol, Feb. 22. college education more affordable, spend our capital dollars.” The CU delegation made the trip to say Carter said the KEES Matching Scholar- He added that CU is taking green “thank you” and affirm the efforts of ship Program is a primary example of initiatives seriously, making sure with Kentucky’s legislators to continue how CU is adding value to state financial every added structure that all have smart financial aid support of students like aid programs. In this 2012-13 academic utility controls to cut off or cut down usage the three represented. year, CU has expanded its KEES when there is low or no activity. Students On the trip from CU were President Matching Scholarship Program to were introduced in the offices of the Michael V. Carter, Vice President for $1,500 for students in 14 core counties state’s leaders, starting with that of Gov. Academic Affairs Dr. Frank Cheatham, in CU’s service area: Taylor, Green, Beshear. Teaching moments occurred and Vice President for Church and Adair, Marion, Casey, Russell, LaRue, throughout the day as Goodin, Smith and External Relations and Executive Hardin, Pulaski, Cumberland, Hart, Claywell observed activity on the floor of Assistant to the President John Metcalfe, Nelson and Washington. the House. Some of the best moments Chowning. They were accompanied by Carter said, “We’re one of the lowest came when state government was three CU School of Education juniors: anywhere on annual increases, and we reflected through the eyes of CU alumni Courtney Claywell from Albany, Ky.; work daily doing everything we can do to who are now working in the Capitol. Lauren Goodin from Columbia, Ky.; and contain costs. We have consolidated Zach Smith from Russell Springs, Ky. personnel positions, asked present Online Photo Gallery www.flickr.com/photos/campbellsvilleedu /sets/72157629117026828

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handra Heath is a licensed It all started with a Campbellsville Dr. Elaine David and Dr. Jeanette Parker, marriage and family therapist at University pencil. who showed her how you can bridge the CAssociates in Pediatric Therapy Chandra Mamie was an attendee at a compatibility of psychology and her in Shelbyville, Ky. youth evangelism rally in Ohio. She got a Christian faith. She wrote a book in October 2011, CU pencil, along with one from another “They didn’t treat me as just a titled Pre-Parental Workbook, about school, and she toured CU and found a student,” she said. “They talked to me preparing yourself, your relationship and “peace” there. about what was going on in my life. They your family for having a baby. It has She didn’t grow up with Christian really cared about me.” been translated in Spanish. friends, but she felt God was leading her She met Dr. Scott Wigginton in She graduated from CU in 2007 with a to be at CU, where she would find those graduate school, and she said he showed master of arts in counseling with a focus friends for life. her about Christianity and therapy. on marriage and the family after complet- At CU, she remembers Dr. John He said of her book: “This simple tool ing a bachelor of science in Christian Hurtgen playing his guitar in a religion will help couples move beyond reaction social ministries from CU in 2002. class. She remembers Dr. Susan Howell, to reflection; it should be a conversation waiting to happen for serious parents!” Heath said “technology is tearing apart families,” emotional needs are not being met, and people aren’t communi- cating with each other. She said she works with a lot of families on coping skills—how to do the skills and how to hold each other accountable. She and her husband, Jeremiah, have two children: a son, Atreyu, and a daughter, Amara. She can be reached at [email protected] for questions about her book and for speaking engagements. “My education received from the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling has been priceless,” she said. She said the professors at CU went beyond being teachers and became mentors, and to this day she can call and ask questions. Heath said she was always challenged at CU and encouraged to find out what you believe. “I have a big heart for CU. My world was rocked in a good way by CU, and I want to help shape somebody from my university.”

Chandra Heath, a 2007 CU master of arts in counseling graduate, juggles balls in the playroom at Associates in Pediatric Therapy in Louisville. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

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Derby Rose Gala raises $24,000

CU students Michael McBride, far left, and Kelly Moyer, far right, interview Dr. E. Bruce Heilman and Betty Heilman at the Derby Rose Gala. Mass communication students interviewed gala attendees as part of a class project involving broadcast (TV and radio), public relations, journalism and social media. It was broadcast live on WLCU 88.7 FM and by tape delay on WLCU-TV. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

The fourth annual Derby Rose Gala raised $24,000 for the Scholarship Fund. Members of CU’s Advancement Board, who helped plan the event were, from left: Front row—Roy Rich, Karen Patton, Yevette Haskins, Sara Curry, Gwinn Hahn, Betty Hord, Kimble Jessie and Larry Bowen. Back row—Dr. Michael V. Carter, president; Steve Wright; Leo Luken; Steve Horner, Randy Herron; Benji Kelly, CU vice president for develop- ment; and Louie Burden. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

Roy Rich of Elizabeth- town, Ky., thanks the CU Advancement Board for the presentation of the Derby Rose Gala Award. His wife, Brenda Rich, stands behind him at far left. Others from left are Sara Curry, chair of the Advancement Board; Gwinn Hahn, chair of the Derby Rose Gala; and Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

10 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Become a mentor for students/ recent graduates! By Christina L. Kern, assistant editor

CU’s Board of Alumni and Office of Career allowing them to gain insight from your Osebreh said he chose to become Services are partnering to offer a career successes and failures.” a mentor because “it’s a chance to mentoring program between alumni and Osebreh, a 2006 graduate of CU, help the next group of graduates avoid current students/recent graduates. still keeps in touch 12 years later with his the mistakes I made when I graduated. “We’ve always had a mentoring high school mentor in Arizona. “I’m Through this sharing of ideas and program, but now we’ve put some reminded of the adage you won’t live experiences we improve ourselves organization to it,” said Teresa Elmore, long enough to learn from your own and each other.” director of career services. experience so sometimes you have to To apply to become a mentor Kwaku Osebreh, president of the learn from others’ experiences.” or for more information, contact Alumni Association, said, “It’s one thing Elmore invites alumni who “have a will- Elmore at (270) 789-5192, email to read about a field, but there are some ing heart and spirit” to become mentors. [email protected] or visit things that aren’t in books. Mentoring is “We especially invite young alumni who www.campbellsville.edu/students. not about giving direction but helping may have insight as to what it takes to get someone carve out their own path and into the door of a company.” CU establishes veterans club; alumni encouraged to become involved By Christina L. Kern, assistant editor

Always prepared to serve. Semper members aim to help veterans transition although membership is reserved for CU Paratus Servire, Campbellsville from military service to academic life. students, faculty and staff having served University’s newly established veterans The club is planning fundraisers in the military. club, is prepared to serve returning for two CU scholarships it hopes to To become involved, contact Bowen veterans looking to further their establish: one for the spouse or child of a at [email protected] or visit education, local veterans in need of warrior who has given the last full measure the club’s website at www.campbellsville. help and serve as a regional resource for our country, and the second for a prior edu/veterans to look for upcoming for veterans affairs. service member who invested in education events and other information. “The club members have set very savings such as the Montgomery GI bill lofty goals for themselves and realize that but still needs additional funds. they will need the help of alumni and The club also plans to get involved many others in the community,” said in the community. Dr. Roscoe Bowen, associate professor The club builds on CU’s mission of of exercise science, is faculty adviser developing servant leaders. “Veterans for the club. Bowen, who served in the returning from any era of conflict come Army, said, “Regardless, this is our to universities with much more complex mission, and we invite any and all who issues and challenges due to their wish to help us climb this mountain.” experiences than traditional students,” Bowen said the club intends to Bowen said. provide academic support, and “The club also exposes CU’s students assistance in accessing veterans’ to those who have given much of benefits, as well as camaraderie to themselves in the service of our nation Members of Semper Paratus Servire man a students who have or continue to serve by putting faces to that sacrifice.” booth at the July 4 celebration in downtown Campbellsville. From left are Steven Sandor, in the armed forces. Semper Paratus Alumni and community members are Dr. Roscoe Bowen, Jason Newberry and Joseph Servire is a service organization whose encouraged to volunteer with the club, Milazzo. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

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Catch the spirit of Homecoming By Paula Smith, director of alumni relations

As Homecoming preparations are being made, our administration, faculty and staff would like to extend an invitation to our alumni to campus Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13, to help us “Hear the Roar.” We are planning a variety of events; a 30-year reunion for the Class of 1982, the first-ever “Chorale” reunion, a reunion of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling and a convocation honoring the Class of ’62. We will be celebrating 25 years of football, 20 years of the Tiger Marching Band, the Car Show’s 20th anniversary and much more. For more information, you can go to the website at www.campbellsville.edu/ alumni or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-264-6014 ext. 5216 or 5290. Be watching your mailboxes for a “Hear the Roar” Homecoming Brochure with a scheduling of events for Homecoming. You will not want to miss this wonderful opportunity to see how much your alma mater has changed. Mark your calendars and come “Hear the Roar” of Homecoming 2012.

12 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University CU HOMECOMING 2012 Tentative schedule for Homecoming 2012 Monday, Oct. 8 Saturday, Oct. 13 Noon –1:30 p.m. Veterans, Residence Hall Directors, Faculty/Staff Alumni 8:30 a.m. Class and Football Reunions Appreciation Luncheon Homecoming Breakfast Buffet (locations to be determined) (Banquet Hall, Badgett Academic Support Center) (Winters Dining Hall, E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex) 8:30–10:30 a.m. Noon –2 p.m. Homecoming Festival on the lawn, Friday, Oct. 12 Carver School of Social Work and clubs, face painting, etc. 10 a.m. Counseling Reunion and MSW (Stapp Lawn) Convocation honoring the Class of 1962 Accreditation Celebration (Banquet Hall, Badgett Academic Support Center) (Winters Dining Hall, E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex) Noon –2 p.m. 11 a.m. Faculty Favorites 9 –9:30 a.m. (Montgomery Library) Golden Heritage Luncheon Special Music, Campbellsville Singers (Chowning Executive Dining Room, (Ransdell Chapel) 1:45 p.m. E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex) 9 a.m. –2 p.m. Chorale National Anthem performance Noon (Finley Stadium) Homecoming Car/Motorcycle Show Chorale Luncheon To participate in the car show, contact 2 p.m. (Winters Dining Hall, E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex) Stan McKinney at (270) 789-5035. Homecoming Football Game vs. 4:30 –7 p.m. (Montgomery Library Lawn) Lindsey Wilson College “Theme Night” 9:30 a.m. (Finley Stadium) (Winters Dining Hall, E. Bruce Heilman Student Complex) Motorcycle Ride 20th anniversary Tiger Marching Band 6 p.m. To participate in the motorcycle ride, show: “Soli Deo Gloria: Glory to God Alone” contact Ed Pavy at (270) 789-5227. Chorale Reunion Concert and Honoring (Montgomery Library Lawn) 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. CU Distinguished Alumnus 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Women’s and Men’s Soccer Doubleheader (Ransdell Chapel) vs. Shawnee State University Homecoming Reception immediately following Chorale Alumni Registration (Finley Stadium) Concert (Banquet Hall, Badgett Academic Support Center) (Stapp Lawn) ______*Tickets are $15 and include price for Chorale Reunion Concert, Homecoming Reception and a pass to the 8 p.m. 10 a.m. For the most updated Homecoming showing of the University Theater Production “Hairspray.” Art Exhibit, Seth Hart (’09) information as you make your plans, visit (Art Gallery) www.campbellsville.edu/homecoming, or 8 p.m. you can reach the Office of Development University Theater Production, 11 a.m. at 1-800-264-6014 ext. 5211. Parade (Downtown Campbellsville) the musical “Hairspray” Advanced ticket purchases for Homecoming (Russ Mobley Theater, Alumni Building) Noon athletics events is encouraged. Call the 9 p.m. Grab-and-Go Lunch (Stapp Lawn) Athletic Department at (270) 789-5257. TGIF Homecoming Kickoff Party Steve’s Best BBQ & Lee’s Famous Recipe *Schedule of events, times and locations subject to change.

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14 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Alumni & Friends Park to ‘ENHANCE the FRONT DOOR’ of Campbellsville University By Joan C. McKinney, editor

Campbellsville University will soon have a new “front door.” The fundraising has begun for the Alumni & Friends Park, which will be located at the corner of North Columbia Avenue and Broadway. Benji Kelly, vice president for development, said, “The Alumni & Friends Park is envisioned as a gathering place for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.” He said the project will cost approximately $250,000 with $137,000 having been raised at this point. Dr. Michael V. Carter said the new park will “enhance the entrance of Campbellsville University along Broadway and allow alumni and friends to be memorialized and remembered forever.” Giving levels and naming opportunities have been established ranging from $100 for a small 4x8 paver to a standing column for $50,000. Other amounts include: a water fountain for $25,000; a full garden (including a walkway, a bench and scripture) for $25,000; a garden pathway for $10,000; a tree canopy walkway for $10,000; a light pole for $5,000; a round bench (located in the Scripture Garden) for $5,000; a scripture plaque for $2,500; a floral garden for $1,500 (per year); a bench for $1,000; a tree for $750; a wall plaque for $500; a medium paver for $250 and a small paver for $100. Other projects CU is working on are pictured on the left. They include a wellness center, an athletic/wrestling annex, the School of Business and Economics, an art park and village, and an additional nursing building. For more information on these and other development projects, contact the Office of Development at (270) 789-5211 or [email protected].

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Undergraduates stroll along the traditional graduate walk signifying the last walk around campus. (CU Photo by Sarah Ames) CU graduates record number in 2011-12 academic year

From left, Courtney Keller, Hannah White and Chelsea Jeffries are all graduates of the School of Nursing. (CU Photo by Christina L. Kern)

16 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Carolina Rodriguez of Venezuela, left, and Emiri Anraku Damon Cobble of Louisville of Japan celebrate receives his master of science graduation. (CU in counseling degree from Photo by Naranchuluu Dr. Michael V. Carter, president. Amarsanaa) (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) CU graduates record number in 2011-12 academic year By Joan C. McKinney, editor

Campbellsville University bestowed degrees on a record-breaking number of graduates, 597, in the 2011-12 academic year. In ceremonies Friday, May 4, there were 132 students who received master’s degrees and 248 undergraduates received their degrees on Saturday, May 5, for a total of 380 in the May ceremony. There were 217 graduates in December ceremonies. There were 217 bachelor’s degrees, 132 master’s degrees and 31 associate degrees presented by Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, and Dr. Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, spoke at the undergraduate ceremony. Dr. Gary Cox, president of the Association of Intercollegiate Kentucky Colleges Cristina Da Silva, a and Universities, spoke at the graduate master of arts in music graduate, smiles along ceremony. the graduate walk. (CU Photo by Ashley Wilson)

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Campbellsville University presents Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards at commencement By Joan C. McKinney, editor

Noe started in the commer- cial and real estate business in 1987, is involved in several businesses and is also a shareholder and president of Saver Group Inc. Noe has served as a member of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees since 1993. Dr. Gary Cox, speaker at the graduate The student recipient is commencement May 4, receives an honorary doctorate of public service. Dr. Frank Jordan Cornett of Lexington, Ky. Cheatham, vice president for academic Cornett graduated with a affairs, adjusts Cox’s hood. Cox is president bachelor of science degree with of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. a major in mass communication Dr. Larry Noe and Jordan Cornett, from left, receive (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) crystal vases as part of their honor of having been and public relations and a minor named Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award winners at in international studies. She had a 3.93 commencement. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, made grade point average and graduated the presentation. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) summa cum laude. She received the Baptist Leadership For the 10th year in a row, Scholarship Award, an academic Campbellsville University has awarded scholarship and a softball scholarship. the prestigious Algernon Sydney She received the Barney II and Moore Sullivan Award with Dr. Larry D. Noe Foundation Servant Leadership Award, as this year’s community recipient. and this year’s Alumni Association After receiving the award, Noe said, Outstanding Senior Award and the “This is certainly a distinguished honor Public Relations Academic Award. for me, and I am very humbled to Cornett was a Scholar Athlete for receive it.” 2011 by the National Christian College He and his wife, Beverly, are the Athletic Association, Academic All parents of Ashley Noe Meister, a 2007 Conference in 2010 and 2011, and a CU MBA graduate, who is married to Dr. 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athlete, David Meister, and are active members and she won the softball Champions of Dr. J. Robert Gaddis, professor of music who of Campbellsville Baptist Church. Character Award. has served as chair and dean of the Campbellsville University School of Music for Noe is a 1967 graduate of Taylor She has served as president of 26 years, has resigned as the dean but will County High School, attended Camp- Lambda Pi Eta, a FIRST CLASS mentor, continue teaching in the music department. bellsville University from 1967 to 1969, a coordinator of the Crazy Love Bible He has been on the music faculty for 30 years. graduated from the University of study, a volunteer at Grandview Nursing “I desire to complete my career as I Kentucky in 1972 with a bachelor of Home and Campbellsville Baptist started—as a teacher,” Gaddis said. science degree in agricultural economics Church youth group. She has served on and graduated in 1975 from Samford mission trips to Haiti, Nicaragua and the University Cumberland College of Law Dominican Republic. Her parents are with a doctor of jurisprudence degree. Robert and Betty Cornett of Lexington.

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Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious Linda Cundiff, chair of the department of art and professor of art, second from freedom, receives an honorary doctorate from Campbellsville University left, was recognized as the 2012 Distinguished Professor at Honors and Awards before speaking at the undergraduate commencement. At right is Dr. Michael Day, April 18. The award was presented by Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, far left; V. Carter, president, and Dr. Joseph Owens, chair of the Board of Trustees, is Kimble Jessie and Randy Herron, members of the Advancement Board; and Dr. in the center. (CU Photo by Christina L. Kern) Frank Cheatham, vice president for academic affairs. (CU Photo by Ashley Wilson)

These members of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees present for the April meeting include from left: Front row—Dr. Joseph Owens, chair of the board; Dr. Michael V. Carter, president; Barry Bertram, Mildred Newton, Dr. Carol Peddicord, Jana Gore and Dr. Ralph Tesseneer. Second row—Dr. J. Chester Porter and Dr. Johnnie Clark. Third row—Dr. E. Bruce Heilman, Dr. Karl Clinard, Dr. Tommy Valentine, Malinda Smith, John Ball and Dr. Larry Noe. Fourth row—Dr. Dave Morris, Pat Burkhart and Anna Mary Byrdwell. Fifth row—Dr. Jay Robison, the Rev. Joel Carwile, Jerry Blankenship, Guy Montgomery, Donnie Gosser and Shirley Whitehouse. Sixth row—Henry Lee and Terri Cassell. Back row—Dr. James Jones, Barry Blevins, the Rev. Matt Smyzer, Paul Andrew Franklin and Brittany Asbury McConnell Osborne, Dr. Skip Alexander, Mike Pope and Mike Eastridge. (CU Photo by Linda Waggener) were named Mr. and Miss Campbellsville University at Honors and Awards Day April 18. He is the new director of residence life at CU.

Franklin, of Campbellsville, graduated in May with Dr. Jackie Sandifer, left, a bachelor of science in criminal justice administra- professor of criminal tion. He also received the criminal justice academic justice, and Sharon award. Gowin, assistant to the director for admis- Asbury, of Louisville, who was married in March, sions, retired this year. graduated in December with a bachelor of science Sandifer served at CU in elementary education/p-5. She also received the for 12 years, and Rotary Award and the Don Doyle Spirit Award. Gowin served 32 years. (CU Photo by Ashley Wilson) They were recognized at a retirement celebration April 26. (CU Photo by Christina L. Kern)

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Study abroad By Christina L. Kern, assistant editor The summer of 2012 has been a record for Campbellsville University students studying abroad. Students are doing internships, taking classes, teaching English and more. Read some of their experiences:

Malaysia: Jordan Johnson, a senior of Johnson recommends studying Ukraine: Hannah Baird, a senior of Russellville, Ky., studied abroad this abroad because “you will not only learn Hartford, Ky., studied abroad in Ukraine summer as an intern with the U.S. more about that culture and its people, this summer. Baird, a Christian missions Department of State at the U.S. Embassy but you will find yourself to be more and Spanish major, taught English to in Malaysia. accepting of cultures that differ from high school students at Ternopil Volody- Johnson chose Malaysia because she yours.” myr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical used to live in Southeast Asia when her University, with which CU has partnered. parents were missionaries with the Austria: Kelsey Best and Kaylynn Best, Baird said she decided to study International Mission Board. “I really seniors of Harrodsburg, Ky., and Mindy abroad after getting involved with CU’s enjoyed the people and culture when I Lowery, a senior of Louisville, Ky., Center for International Education. was young and wanted to come back studied abroad in Bregenz, Austria “Almost all of my friends are from other and experience it now that I am older,” this summer. countries, and I developed a passion to Johnson said. While still on the trip, Lowery, a serve them through teaching English. business management major, said, Studying and teaching abroad seemed “Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime like an awesome opportunity to gain life experience that I may never be blessed experience and experience in my field.” with again. I don’t only learn in a Baird said if students have an classroom but by pure immersion in a opportunity to study abroad or even new culture… Studying abroad opens travel, take it. “You can learn so many your eyes and broadens your views on new things about yourself by being in a life.” new environment, and you feel really Twin sisters Kaylynn and Kelsey said independent when you realize you can studying abroad gave them a chance to survive in another country.” travel an area they’ve always wanted to For more information on study abroad, see. Kaylynn, a social studies major, said contact CU’s Center for International she wanted to earn college credit this Education at (270) 789-5051. Jordan Johnson, a senior of Russellville, Ky. summer. completed an internship at the U.S. Embassy in “I couldn’t think of a Malaysia this summer. Here she tours Malacca, Malyasia’s third smallest state. (Photo submitted) better way than to study abroad,” Kaylynn said. Johnson, a political science major with a “When I become a social minor in homeland security, worked in studies teacher, I will be the Consular Section processing visas able to share my knowl- and helping with American Citizens edge and experiences Services. She takes fingerprints and with my students.” handles classified information just like a Students also traveled Foreign Service Officer with the Depart- on the weekends to ment of State. Germany, France, Vienna She even had the privilege of attend- and Italy. ing and working an event hosted by the Hannah Baird, center, a senior of Hartford, Ky., studied abroad this Ambassador for President Obama’s summer in Ukraine by teaching English to high school students. sister visiting Malaysia. (Photo submitted)

20 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University SPORTS FEATURES I NEWS I ATHLETICS I UPDATES CU wins seven NCCAA titles By Chris Megginson, sports information director

Tiger Tennis celebrates its 2012 NCCAA national championship. Shown, from left, are: Front—Terry Caven and Alberto Diaz. Back—Assistant coach Phil Carlisle, Sebastian Marot, head coach Kyle Caven, Pablo Numbela, Pontus Blom, Zac Malyon, Austin Colliver, Carlos Anton and assistant coach Kelly Anderson.

In 2011-12, Campbellsville University both the long jump and triple jump titles, “These seniors have been working more than doubled its number of while Nathelie Zetrenne won the hard for four years. You’ve really been championships in the National Christian 100-meter hurdles title and Tiana able to see the progression of these guys College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Benjamin won the javelin throw. and the program,” Kyle Caven, CU Entering its fourth season as a “From the track and field side of the tennis coach, said. “We have a lot member of the NCCAA, Campbellsville NCCAA, winning a national title is very of room to grow, but it’s nice to achieve had three individual and one team prestigious,” said Joe Stockton, CU track things and see some progress with a national championship prior to August coach. “The NCCAA Track-and-Field championship. The guys couldn’t be 2011. Since then, the Tigers and Lady National Championship is set up for every happier for each other. It’s been such a Tigers have collected seven NCCAA school to participate in before going to team commitment this whole year and championship banners and plaques, their national championships, so the week. They’ve come together and including five in track-and-field. powerhouses from the NAIA, NCAA enjoyed it and really become better Following the Fighting Tiger football Division II and Division III are all in friends as well.” team’s Victory Bowl title in November, attendance during the weekend event.” Campbellsville now has three team CU sophomore PJ Randles claimed CU’s Tiger tennis followed the historical championships and eight individual first-ever indoor track and field champi- May for CU by claiming its first-ever national titles in the NCCAA to go along onship, winning the triple jump competi- national title at the NCCAA Tennis Cham- with six individual NAIA national tion with a jump of 13.94 meters. pionships in Mobile, Ala., on May 11. CU championships. Randles’ female teammates followed men’s tennis swept through its competi- with four national titles in early May at tion with a 5-0 week after falling in the the NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field national semifinals each of the previous Championships. Tiosha Beasley won two years.

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Junior varsity teams expand at Campbellsville University By Richard RoBards, assistant to the sports information director

student-athletes participating in 15 sports on 23 teams in 2011-12. Thom Jones, coach of the women’s soccer program, sees the additional women’s sports as an opportunity. “Having a JV program will give girls who aren’t ready for varsity time to develop,” said Jones. “They can work with the entire squad, learn my system, get physically stronger and also have some meaningful competition.” Keith Adkins, coach of the men’s basketball team, knows something about offering opportunities. This past season, Adkins had two players to move up from junior varsity to varsity, one playing some significant minutes. “When we recruit athletes I think it’s important to offer that opportunity,” Adkins said. “We can’t promise or guarantee them they will get to the varsity, but we always want to leave that door open. “Some of the junior varsity players can really help in practice, compete and gain experience. We needed another point guard last season and we brought Storrie Truitt moved up from the junior varsity his senior season and gave men’s basketball coach Keith Adkins solid minutes off the bench. (CU Photo by Richard RoBards) up Storrie Truitt. He was a valuable addition.” Another player, Jonas Bohm, a May When student-athletes report in the fall have had programs in place for several graduate, arrived on campus four years there will be nearly 40 new spots open years. ago with Adkins’ belief that he would be for team competition as Campbellsville Hollingsworth said it’s important for a JV player as well. University adds junior varsity programs CU to provide the newcomers a quality “Jonas showed up and had a in women’s basketball, women’s soccer, experience while they are a student- tremendous work ethic from the get-go. and men’s and women’s tennis. athlete at CU. We could tell he had a ceiling potential- “We are happy to provide our junior “It allows us to recruit new students wise that he hadn’t reached.” Bohm varsity programs to student-athletes that want to participate in the sport they worked his way into the starting rotation looking for an opportunity to participate love while earning a college degree,” his senior campaign. in their respective sport,” said Rusty he said. To follow each junior varsity Hollingsworth, director of athletics. With the addition of the four new program, visit the sport’s varsity page CU already had approximately 150 programs—three women’s and one on CampbellsvilleTigers.com, and then students participating in junior varsity men’s—the total number of junior varsity click on the junior varsity link. programs as baseball, football, men’s sports participants will approach 200. basketball, men’s soccer and volleyball There were more than 600 varsity

22 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University SPORTS Nurturing a campus appreciation of nature, All-American wrestler launches student environmental group By Chris Megginson, sports information director

Spencer Adams, a 2012 graduate, speaks to Campbellsville Elementary School students at an Earth Day celebration held on CU’s campus. (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney)

As a 2008 freshman, Spencer Adams instance where somebody was not 20 or so different shrubs and trees and was looking for a place where he could complaining but actually working to build multiple ferns, the park has become momentarily escape college life and consensus and do something to make home to numerous types of birds, which find peace and quiet. He desired to be things better. I was all for that from the frequent the park to sing to visitors. in nature, away from campus, but beginning.” “It’s been completely transformed settled for a shaded storm drain at the With Kessler’s advice, and help from from what it was… It’s like you’re not corner of North Columbia Avenue and his fellow wrestlers and other students, even on campus but out at some University Drive. Adams was determined to start aware- far-away cabin,” Adams said. “This is Today, that space is CU’s Log Cabin ness on campus. the only place on campus you can hear Park, developed over the past year by “I wanted other students to get in all of the birds. You don’t (usually) get Adams’ student-based organization there and have a place where they can that in the middle of a city.” Green Minds. make their impact on campus. I wanted Wrestler Derek Alsip of Cincinnati, Green Minds was created to help to establish that base for everyone,” said Ohio is taking over Green Minds. Alsip clean up the community and promote Adams, a May graduate with a degree in plans to give international students a environment-conscious thinking among environmental science. chance to plant a vegetable garden on CU students. Adams, a three-time NAIA Adams worked with Green Minds; the land. He also wants to add hiking All-American wrestler from Marion, Ohio, Kessler; and Rob Roberts, CU director of trips this fall and will continue building developed his vision in Dr. Richie grounds and landscape development, to benches out of cedar logs. The organiza- Kessler’s environment and man class. transform that edge of campus into a tion has already sold many benches to “When Spencer first came to me with state park likeness with a cedar-log pay for additional plants at the park. this idea, it was a pencil drawing on a gazebo and bridge where an Earth Day “I don’t think you could have done piece of paper. He was tired of hearing event was held in the spring. this at any other university,” Alsip said. of all of the environmental problems out After planting more than 60 species “The university provided us this there,” Kessler said. “Here was an of native plants, three wildflower beds, opportunity.”

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For complete schedules for all Campbellsville University athletic teams, visit Championswww.campbellsvilletigers.com of Character

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Twenty-three student-athletes were honored as a Campbellsville University Champion of Character. Shown from left are: Front—Dr. Ted Taylor, director of FIRST CLASS Institute; Tara Robertson; Leslie Carver; Jennifer Hatley; Rebecca Cook; Audrey Wunderlich; Brooke Cato; Hayley Hellyer; Jordan Cornett and MeLeigha Pollock. Back—Drew Sin; Garrett Baker; Tiosha Beasley; John Harbold; Adam Robertson; David McKellar; Spencer Adams; Ryan Flanagan; Truman Padgett; Craig Edwards; Jonas Bohm; Rusty Hollingsworth, director of athletics; and Joe Neikirk, CU life coach. Not pictured are O’Dell Traylor and Brandee Rae Lassiter.

Fall Sports Preview Winter Rewind A look back at spring Student-athletes reported to Tiger Wrestling had its best postseason in team Lady Tiger Softball fell from first to fourth in the campus Aug. 10 as they begin history. CU won its third-straight MSC title before MSC, but responded to finish runner-up in the for the 2012 fall athletic season. winning the NAIA East Region Tournament. Franky MSC Tournament. They went on to compete in James was named the MSC Coach of the Year. the NCCAA Tournament, advancing to the national championship. The women’s soccer alumni scrimmage on Tiger Basketball finished its season Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. will kick off the schedule at with a 21-12 record after advancing to the first Lady Tiger Track and Field picked up Finley Stadium with the Lady Tigers’ first regular round of the NAIA National Tournament. CU its first NAIA All-American in both the indoor season game being Friday, Aug. 30. Men’s finished the MSC season in sixth place. and outdoor championships. Women’s outdoor soccer and football will each play at home on track and field claimed four NCCAA national Saturday, Sept. 1 to start their home schedules. Lady Tiger Basketball finished its season with a individual titles, while men’s indoor track-and- Volleyball will open its season earlier in the week 20-13 record after advancing to the first round field claimed the program’s first national title. with back-to-back home games at 7 p.m. on of the NAIA National Tournament. CU finished Aug. 28 and Aug. 30. the MSC season in fourth place. CU Tennis finished the season ranking No. 17 in the NAIA for the men’s and women’s programs. Golf, cross country and bowling will also be Tiger Cheerleading won its fourth MSC champion- Both teams advanced to the NCCAA National in action this fall with the golf programs ship. CU hosted the NAIA East Regional and Tournament; the women finished in the hosting its annual Don Bishop Invitational at earned a Silver Bid to the second-annual NAIA semifinals and the men claimed their first the Campbellsville Country Club, Sept. 17-18, Invitational as part of the National Cheer and national title. Kyle Caven was named the NCCAA and the bowling programs will extend its Dance Collegiate Championships. Vanessa Adkins Men’s Tennis National Coach of the Year and annual Green River Classic to a two-day was named the MSC Coach of the Year. MSC Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year. event, Sept. 29-30. For the first time in program history, both the Tiger Baseball started the year with a nine-game For complete fall schedules, visit men’s and women’s bowling teams advanced to winning streak and finished with a 37-18 mark www.campbellsvilletigers.com. the USBC Collegiate Sectionals. Both teams also after appearing in the NAIA Opening Round competed in the NAIA Invitational. Tournament. CU finished third in the MSCstandings. The winter seasons will begin Oct. 29 with Campbellsville men’s basketball traveling to Women’s Swimming sent five swimmers to the Tiger and Lady Tiger Golf each finished third in Western Kentucky University to compete in a NAIA Championships in March to compete in the MSC Spring Tournament in April. Tiger junior preseason exhibition for the third time in the four relays and one individual event. Each CU Trey Shirley finished as an All-MSC golfer in the past five seasons. swimmer set personal-best times in the meet. spring along with junior Scott Foster.

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Remember Guess When? Who? By Joan C. McKinney, editor By Joan C. McKinney, editor

Working, learning and having fun—that’s what students do at Campbellsville University. Guess who is graduating in this photo? We have some pictures from the 1980s and 1990s of students working in TV-4’s Chris Mueller took the picture in 1984. station on some early equipment and also in the Office of University Communications Here’s a hint—the woman is now a (which was the Office of Alumni and Public Relations in the 1980s). professor at CU! You have to guess the We also have a picture of women students in a residence hall (we assume Stapp names of all of the three people in the Hall) in an undated photo by J.W. Smith. If you know these students, let us know! photo. We hope you enjoy these pictures from CU’s earlier years! The person guessing correctly will Nancy Gray Lowery (’85) works in the Office of Alumni and Public Relations at win a Campbellsville University T-shirt. CU while a student. (CU Photo by Chris Mueller) Heather Stearns (’00) guessed the Joe Ball (’85) does work in the Owen Media Center at CU. (CU Photo by Tim correct person in the February 2012 Leonard) issue of the magazine. She guessed Valentine Pageant winners Feb. 15, 1991, include from left: Donna Rice, Tara Mike Pratt as the tuba player. Others Celani, Ginger Griffin, Laura Sue Humphress and Paula Humphress. (CU Photo by who guessed correctly were: Kevin Jamie Humphrey) Propes (’98), Jeremy Cole (’00), T.J. Vogt (’00), Ricky Simpson (’98), Darel Barnett (’01) and Brandon Warren (’00). Send your guess for this issue’s “Guess Who?” to Joan McKinney at [email protected] or to Joan McKinney, Campbellsville University, 1 University Drive, UPO 787, Campbellsville, Ky. 42718 or call 270-789-5214. The names of those guessing correctly within 10 days after we receive the Campbellsvillian in our mailbox will be placed in a hat, and the winner will be drawn at random. Good luck!

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Advocacy Conference in Upcoming Frankfort. Address: 4787 W. Highway 76, Russell Springs, Alumni Ky. 42642-9670. Events: ’70s TIGER Aug. 30—Dinner and a Game at Nashville Sounds, GREG MOBLEY (’79) has 6 p.m. CDT, Nashville, Tenn. published his latest book, The Return of the Chaos Monsters- Sept. 7—Hardin-LaRue and Other Backstories of the Alumni Picnic, 6:30-8:30 TRACKSCOMPILED AND WRITTEN BY JOAN C. McKINNEY, EDITOR; Bible (Eerdmans). For more p.m. EDT, at home of Fred CHRISTINA KERN, ASSISTANT EDITOR information, see the blog about and Martha Stein. EDITOR’S NOTE: YEARS OF GRADUATION OR ATTENDANCE AT it (http://eerdword.wordpress. Sept. 8—Board of Alumni CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY ARE DETERMINED BY THE LAST com/2012/01/19/a-word-to- Meeting, 4 p.m. Chowning YEAR OF ATTENDANCE. FOR EXAMPLE (’65) IS A 1965 GRAD; (a ’65) the-readers-of-the-return- Executive Dining Room in IS SOMEONE WHO ATTENDED HIS OR HER LAST YEAR IN 1965; AND of-the-chaos-monsters-by- gregory-mobley/). Mobley is a Winters Dining Hall on the (’65, M ’69) IS SOMEONE WHO GRADUATED WITH A BACHELOR’S OR professor of Christian Bible at campus of Campbellsville ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN 1965 AND A MASTER’S DEGREE IN 1969. Andover Newton Theological University. School. He is the son of RUSS Sept. 14—Dave and Ed MOBLEY, former director of Show, 7 p.m., Ransdell ’50s ’60s the Campbellsville University Chapel. Theater, and his wife, Carole. THE REV. MORRIS DR. BILLY COMPTON (’62) Address: 405 Parker St., Sept. 14 and 15— TRAYNER (’54) celebrated 60 returned as pastor of First Newton, MA 02459-2604. Family Weekend. years of pastoring service in Baptist Church of Mount Email: [email protected]. March. He has served as pastor Washington. He previously led Sept. 15— of The Gilberts Creek Baptist the church from 1992 to 1996 ’70s and ’80s Reunion, Church in Lancaster, Ky., for and returned June 3, 2012. ’80s Tiger Terrace. 22 years. He has also served at Sept. 15—Athletic Hall of Ellers Chapel Baptist Mission in SEN. VERNIE McGAHA LELAND (B.B.) SMITH (’82) was ordained April 29, Fame induction for 1987-88 Harrodsburg, Immanuel Baptist (’69) received the Kids First and 1988-89 Fighting Tiger Church, 1960-63; Pleasant Advocacy Award Feb. 22, 2012 2012, and became the pastor of Van Buren Baptist Church Football Teams and the late Ridge Baptist Church, 1963- from the Kentucky School Coach Ron Finley. 82; and Calvary Hill Baptist Boards Association, which in Anderson County, Ky. He is married to KIM STALLINGS Reception, 5 p.m. at Betty Church, 1982-89. Address: 649 represents the largest group of Dobbins Heilman House Cloverdale Drive, Danville, elected officials in Kentucky. The SMITH (’82). They have three children: Anthony, who is an with induction ceremony at Ky. 40422. award is presented annually to halftime of the football game. a lawmaker from each chamber employee at Walmart; Patrick, during the association’s a student at The Southern Oct. 12 and 13— Baptist Theological Seminary Homecoming, and youth minister at Victory “Hear the Roar.” Baptist Church in Lexington; and Emilee, who attends Nov. 1—Dinner and Eastern Kentucky University. Fellowship, City BBQ, 6 p.m. Address: 119 Gatewood Ave., EST, Florence, Ky. Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342. Email: Nov. 13—KBC Conference, [email protected]. Immanuel Baptist Church, Lexington, Ky. JOE BALL (’85) is the Nov. 29—Dinner and new program Fellowship, Spaghetti director for Warehouse, 6 p.m. EST, Kentucky Columbus, Ohio. Changers, Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Dec. 14—Graduation youth missions endeavor that Ceremony. ______equips more than 1,000 students and adults every year to provide For the most updated home repair/renovation for Alumni and Friends Kentucky’s needy. Crossings, information, visit Dr. Bob Gaddis’, former dean of the School of Music, grandchildren in CU Tiger previously known as Kentucky www.campbellsville.edu/ apparel from left are: front row—Jovie Gaddis, Roe Gaddis and Jaydn Gaddis. Baptist Assemblies, provides alumni and click on Back row—Grayson Gaddis, Jaxon Gaddis and Drew Gaddis. Jovie, Jaydn and camp and retreat services to Events or call the Alumni Jaxon are the children of Bethany and Nathan Gaddis (a ’97). Roe, Grayson and thousands of students and Office at 1-800-264-6014 Drew are the children of Becky and John Gaddis (’98). (Photo submitted) adults annually from the ext. 5216 or 5290.

26 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University Cedarmore and Jonathan Creek is living in Winston-Salem, conference centers. More than N.C.; graduated in May as a 11,000 students were registered medical technician; and has one to participate in a Crossings daughter, Addison. His daughter camp this summer alone. Ball Katie will graduate in December previously served as director of as a registered nurse. Address: the KBC Youth Ministry 1995 S. Pike Ave., Bolivar, Mo. Department. Although Kentucky 65613-2764. Changers was never an official part of his work as a KBC staff KEVIN MULLINS (’87) has member. Ball has served in been named chief operating virtually every leadership role of officer of Sevier County Bank Kentucky Changers, including in Sevierville, Tenn. He served several stints as project pastor. as chief financial officer at First Ball’s years of service as a youth & Farmers Bank of Somerset, minister at Edgewood Baptist Ky., and CFO at Monticello Church in Hopkinsville and Bankshares in Monticello, then through the mission board Ky., prior to this position. He staff have made him a valuable and his wife, Marilyn, have partner for many pastors, youth two daughters, Julia Grayson Benji Kelly, (’99, MBA ’05) vice president for development who is on Campbellsville-Taylor County’s Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, ministers and youth ministry Mullins and Taylor Danielle presents an award to Lisa Gupton (’82) as Educator of the Year, and Cindy leaders in Kentucky. He and his Tate. O’Banion (’97) for Business of the Year with The Grandview. wife, GINA ROWLETT BALL (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) (’85), have two adult children: Karen, a preschool teacher at ’90s Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, and son, Jordan, a PHIL CUNNINGHAM (’90) football coach. His wife, Jennifer, SCOTT journalism major at Western has joined Western Kentucky is a fourth-grade teacher at NECESSARY Kentucky University who writes University’s men’s basketball Stevenson Elementary School. (’98, M ’05) is for www.bleacherreport.com. coaching staff as an assistant They have two children: Elly employed as Mrs. Ball is office manager for for 2012-13. Cunningham spent and John Carter. Address: 288 director of dual Safeguard Distributing in 12 seasons as a nationally Nature Drive, Russellville, Ky. credit and Louisville. Address: 12404 recognized assistant coach at 42276. Email: john.myers@ assistant to the vice president of Kingsley Drive, Louisville, Ky. Mississippi State University. russellville.kyschools.us. admissions at Campbellsville 40229. Email: [email protected]. He is the son of Barbara University. He and his wife, Tish Cunningham and the late BRIAN DEAN Ewing Necessary, have two FRED MILLER (’86) has been LOU CUNNINGHAM, long- CLIFFORD children, Kaleigh and Ryley. promoted to director of distance time Tiger basketball coach at (’97) is Address: 111 Birmingham Way, learning for Campbellsville Campbellsville University. He returning to Campbellsville, Ky. 42718. University’s Distance Education has a daughter, Shelby. Address: Barren County Email: csnecessary@ Program. His wife is RENEÉ 1401 Curling Court, Bowling to become the campbellsville.edu. KAREN YOUNG MILLER Green, Ky. 42104. Email: phil. next principal of Austin Tracy (’90), and their children are: [email protected]. Elementary School. He formerly CHAD ASHLEY (’99) is varsity TERESA LoPICCOLO (’10), served as principal of Taylor head coach at White Oak High SHANA MILLER, incoming DeANNA BRANGERS County Elementary School. He School in Jacksonville, N.C. freshman at CU in the fall; (’93) has been elected vice and his wife, JENNIFER Address: 7215 Morley Court, Johnathon Miller, Dylan Miller chairwoman of the Kentucky CLIFFORD (’97, M ’03), have Wilmington, NC 28411-7358. and Roger Miller. Address: 350 Commission on Community three children: Nathaniel, Carli Blue Hole Road, Campbellsville, Volunteerism and Service and McKenna. RACHAEL ELROD (’99) Ky. 42718. Email: flmiller@ (KCCVS). Gov. Steve Beshear finished her master’s degree campbellsville.edu. elected Brangers to the JAMA WATTS (’97) received in library science from the commission in 2011. She lives the Women and Philanthropy University of Kentucky in 2008. DAVID SHAFFER (’86) moved in Louisville with her husband, Scholarship from the University In 2010 she accepted a position to Bolivar, Mo., in October 2011 Jason. She is a full-time mom of of Kentucky, which allows as assistant professor, reference to begin a position as church four children and volunteers at her to intern at the Library and instruction librarian at The administrator at First Baptist numerous organizations, boards of Congress during the 2013 Citadel, the Military College of Church Bolivar in November. and committees. She has worked alternative spring break. She South Carolina in Charleston, He served 17 years at Coggins as a political consultant and is also a 2012 recipient of S.C., at the academic rank of Memorial Baptist in Lexington, executive recruiter. KCCVS is the Kentucky Public Library Captain. She also completed a N.C. His son Aaron is in part of the Cabinet for Health Association Continuing Graduate Certificate in Student Beaumont, Texas, delivering and Family Services. Address: Education Award. She serves Affairs from The Citadel Blue Bell ice cream and has 11716 Saratoga Woods Court, as reference and genealogy Graduate College in 2012. three children: Anna, Casey Louisville, Ky. 40299-4366. librarian at the Marion County Email: [email protected]. and Luke. His son Jason has Public Library in Lebanon, a Chick-fil-A store in Midland, JOHN MYERS (’93) has been Ky. Address: 618 Bruce St. #1, Texas, and has two children: Jai named principal of Russellville Lebanon, Ky. 40033. Email: and Noah. His daughter Kelly High School. He also serves as [email protected].

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JOSH JAGGERS (’05) has ’00s been named head football coach of LaRue County High School. We need your DANIEL LONDON (’00) He has served as assistant is congressional affairs and coach at LaRue County for corporate communications the past four seasons. Jaggers’ college newspapers; officer for U.S. Army Recruiting grandfather, Joe Jaggers, sits Command Commanding at No. 8 on the career wins we’ll give you a yearbook in exchange! General’s Initiative Group. list for Kentucky high school Address: P.O. Box 1825, football coaches with 292 The Montgomery Library has an inventory of student Elizabethtown, Ky. 42702. victories. Jaggers teaches special newspapers and needs your help in filling the missing issues. Email: Daniel.london@usarec. education at the LaRue County Newspapers go back to 1918. army.mil. Alternative School. Address: 231 Forresta Court, Hodgenville, Ky. If you have any you would like to donate, contact Glen Taul, NICK BERRY (’01) and 42748-1125. archivist, at (270) 789-5390 or at [email protected]. AMY BUSSE (’10) have been instrumental in Fitness CHAD ROBINSON (’07) is The Montgomery Library also has an inventory of past Maple Revolution, a national fitness senior accountant at Blue & Co., Trail yearbooks to offer free of charge. There are no leftover franchise chain, winning the LLC, in Lexington, Ky., which ones from 2001 or 2006, but if you are in need of a former 2012 Franchisee Satisfaction is currently on Inside Public yearbook, please contact Taul at the above address. Award. This is the first such win Accounting magazine’s “Top 100 by Fitness Revolution, and the Firms” list. Address: 128 Bernie list can be found at www.fbr50. Trail, Nicholasville, Ky. 40356. com. Berry is the president and Email: crobinson@blueandco. co-founder of Fitness Revolution, com. and Busse is the franchise discusses microsolutions to government, county news eradicate poverty in Peru and and police blotter. His wife, accountant. After surveying GRANT LITTON (’09) throughout the world. Quintana AMANDA MOSIER TILLER more than 22,000 franchisees and JAYNE THOMPSON is director of PeruVentures, (’10), sells insurance for from over 300 different LITTON (’09) have moved a nonprofit organization The Malcom Dubbs State franchise chains, the company back to Campbellsville for that develops different social Farm Agency in Washington, ranked the top 50 franchises teaching positions. Grant is projects to alleviate poverty Ind. Address: 1501 9th St., according to data on actual employed at Taylor County in Peru. They are training Lawrenceville, Ill. 62439. Email: franchisee satisfaction. Fitness High School teaching math. university students countrywide [email protected]. Revolution took home first place Jayne is employed at Calvary promoting microfinancing, among all midsize franchise Elementary School in Marion microentrepreneurship and HILLARY C. WRIGHT (’10) systems. It also rated highest in County teaching science. They microfranchising so they can is employed as a legal assistant franchisee satisfaction among are both going into their fourth develop their own businesses at Mattingly & Nally-Martin, all “Fitness” franchise chains. year of teaching. They have when they graduate from their PLLC, in Lebanon, Ky. Email: Fitness Revolution ranked one son, Isaiah. Address: 127 respective university programs. [email protected]. second overall among franchises Greenhill Drive, Campbellsville, Visit their website at www. of all sizes. E-mail: Busse— Ky. 42718. Email: Grant—grant. peruventures.org. Address: Jr WHITNEY BALLINGER (’11) [email protected]. [email protected]; Los Virreyes 351, Las Lomas de is employed as head women’s Jayne—jayne.litton@marion. la Molina, Lima, Peru. Email: basketball coach at Taylor CHRIS THORNSBERRY kyschools.us. (’02) is a lay director of adult [email protected]. County High School. ministries at St. Luke’s United PAIGE HALL (’09) is a COLLIN JOHNSON (’11) Methodist Church on the certified public accountant ’10s is serving as a caseworker Far Northside in Indiana. A and certified fraud examiner in Sen. Mitch McConnell’s story was on indystar.com. in Greensburg, Ky. She opened EMILY STIVERS (’10) Louisville office. He works under Address: 7045 N. College Ave., her office in December 2011, graduated with a master’s PATRICK FOSTER (’94). Indianapolis, Ind. 46220-1092. which is a branch of the degree in library and Louisville accounting firm, Ross information science in May 2012 CORY SNYDER (’11) is a DANIEL WILSON (’02) is and Company. The company from the University of Kentucky. 2011 winner of the Elijah Watt pastor of Dry Ridge Baptist does governmental auditing, She has served as the user Sells Award from the American Church in Dry Ridge, Ky. bookkeeping services, tax experience librarian at Spalding Institute of CPAs. The award He previously served in the preparation and financial University in Louisville was presented to candidates evangelism office of the Alabama audits. Hall has worked with since January 2012. She is who obtained a cumulative State Baptist Convention. He Ross and Company since July the daughter of MARBARA average score of about 95.50 has been a Southern Baptist 2009. Address: 113 N. Main St., BAKER STIVERS (’75) and across all sections of the pastor for 10 years and has Greensburg, Ky. 42743. Jordan Stivers. She resides in Uniform CPA Examination. preached at churches in Louisville. Email: ejstivers@ More than 90,000 candidates Alabama and Kentucky. He and GUILLERMO MEMO gmail.com. sat for the exam in 2011, 37 of his wife, Elisa, have one son, QUINTANA (M ’09) has which met the award criteria. Samuel. published a book The JASON TILLER (’10) is Snyder is employed by Ernst & Microsolutions to Poverty – How employed at Vincennes Sun- Young in Louisville. Address: Entrepreneurship is Saving the Commercial newspaper in 404 Clydebank Court, Louisville, Developing World. The book Vincennes, Ind., covering Ky. 40243-1805.

28 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University April 4, 2012. She weighed 6 Marriages pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Address: 392 BRITTANY Deer Run, Lancaster, Ky. 40444. ASBURY (’11) Email: lori.duggins@garrard. and CHANCE kyschools.us. McCONNELL (’12) were SCOTT married March WALKER (’05) 16, 2012, at Southside Baptist and his wife, Church in Princeton, Ky. Mrs. JENNA LINES McConnell is employed as a WALKER (’07), kindergarten teacher at announce the Wheatley Elementary School in birth of their son, Keagan downtown Louisville. McConnell Everett Walker, on April 3, 2012. is pastor of outreach and Mrs. Walker is marketing and education at Alton Baptist research specialist with Church in Lawrenceburg, Ky., Viamedia in Lexington, Ky. 110 and is also employed at Golf Pro Olivia Drive, Nicholasville, Ky. Ginny Flanagan, left, a 1965 graduate and part-time special assistant to Shop in Oldham County. The 40356. Email: jwalker@ the president at Campbellsville University, congratulates Ed McGuire, couple plans to serve as overseas viamediatv.com. a 1961 graduate, on the Distinguished Service Award he received from CU. missionaries in the future. (CU Photo by Sarah Ames) Address: 207 Country Acres, WHITNEY Louisville, Ky. 40218. Email: TYRA Brittany—mcconnell. CUTSHAW String Ensemble, and his wife, pounds, 0.4 ounces. Address: [email protected]; (a ’07) and HANA PARK (M ’08), 1723 Westcreek Way #2, Chance—mcconnell.chance@ her husband, announce the birth of a son, Louisville, Ky. 40242. Email: gmail.com. ADAM Nathanael Cho, born March 25 [email protected]. CUTSHAW (’09), announce at Taylor Regional Hospital. He NARANCHULUU the birth of their first daughter, weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and JAMIE AMARSANAA Karaline Saint Cutshaw, born measured 18.5 inches long. BRUCKERT (M ’12) and Feb. 9, 2012. She weighed 10 Address: 101 Todd St., Apt. A-4, PHILLIPS MEISHAN pounds, 15 ounces and measured Elizabethtown, Ky. Email: (’10) and her HONG (M ’11) 22 inches long. Cutshaw is an [email protected]. husband, were married officer for Tullahoma Police Jeremy, March 28, 2012, at First Department and is also a MEGAN announce the birth of their first Methodist Church in security and transport specialist PARKER child, Grace Elizabeth Phillips, Campbellsville. The wedding for a diamond business. Mrs. WILLIAMS born Feb. 23, 2012, in Pensacola, was a cultural mix of Mongolian, Cutshaw recently graduated (’09, a M ’12) Fla. She weighed 5 pounds, 1 Chinese and Korean. Address: from nursing school and is an and TRAPPER ounce and was 19 inches long. 1659 White Oak Trail, Cherry LPN for a family physician’s WILLIAMS Email: [email protected]. Valley, Ill. 61016. Email: office. Address: 29 Dixie Court, (’10) announce the birth of their [email protected]. Manchester, Tenn. 37355. first child, Annalee Elizabeth SARAH HOUK Email: [email protected]. Williams, born Aug. 16, 2011. HAYES (’12) Births She weighed 5 pounds, 12 and her ASHLEE ounces and was 19 inches husband, Jason, APRIL MATNEY (’07) long. Mrs. Williams is tutoring announce the KRIETE (’02) and her local students with special needs birth of their and her husband, while finishing her Master’s in first child, a son, June 7, 2012, at husband, Clayton, Special Education—Learning 4:47 p.m. at Spring View Stephen, announce the Disabilities at CU. Williams is Hospital in Lebanon, Ky. He was announce the birth of their first daughter, the Customer Service Manager 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches birth of their first child, Eli Alanna Caylee Matney, born at Bluegrass Cellular in long. He was named Griffin Stephen, born March 8, 2012, May 24, 2012. She weighed 8 Lebanon, Ky. Address: P.O. Box Andrew Hayes. Mrs. Hayes is the in Savannah, Ga. He weighed pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 275, Campbellsville, Ky. 42719. daughter of Joey and JENNY 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was inches long. The Matneys also Email: [email protected]. HOUK (a ’09), who is 19 inches long. Address: 2086 have a son, Levi. Mrs. Matney admissions application specialist Central Ave., Guyton, Ga. 31312. is a mathematics instructor at EMILY for the Office of Admissions at Email: [email protected]. Campbellsville University. BRYANT CU, and Sharon Hayes. Mrs. BECKER (’10) Hayes is employed at LORI ROUSEY WANSOO CHO and her Campbellsville Nursing and DUGGINS (’05) (M ’09), husband, Philip, Rehabilitation Center; her and her instructor in announce the husband works for the Kentucky husband, Chris, music, associate birth of their first child, Lucy Transportation Cabinet. Address: announce the conductor of the Ann Becker, born Feb. 23, 2012, 66 Vintage Lane, Campbellsville. birth of their University at Baptist East Hospital in Email: SEHouk70@students. first child, Adeline Grace, born Orchestra and director of the Louisville, Ky. She weighed 8 campbellsville.edu.

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THE REV. JOYCE School and Sorgho School and In Memoriam WILLIAM R. ELAINE a substitute teacher. She is BEARD (’49) WILLIAMS also survived by a son, David; HELEN died Dec. 29, (’67) died May brothers, Brooks Young, Melvin SHELTON 2011, with a 25, 2012, after Young Jr., Alan Young and Glen KIRTLEY (’37) memorial a long fight Young; sisters, Lee Gribbs, died June 4, service Feb. 5, 2012, at Lowell against cancer. She was 67. She Bert Bozarth, Nell Napier and 2012, at NHC Avenue Baptist Church in was an avid equestrian Verna Wood; and other relatives. HealthCare in Campbellsville on what would enthusiast, showing, breeding Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery Johnson City, Tenn. She was a have been his 90th birthday. He and training horses and dogs; in Owensboro, Ky. Mr. Birkhead retired elementary school served in the Navy for three she also loved cooking, can be reached at 5005 State teacher. She was married to the years during World War II. He gardening, homemaking, Route 142, Philpot, Ky. 42366. late R. G. Shelton. She is began pastoring churches in the farming, riding, camping and survived by her son, the REV. late 1940s including Locust entertaining. She was a member REBECCA HAZLE GERKINS THOMAS L. SHELTON (’73), Grove, Round Top and Valley of Ducks Unlimited, the (’88) died Jan. 12, 2012, at her a member of the Church Creek in Elizabethtown; American and Kentucky Quarter home in Ekron, Ky. She was a Relations Council at CU; and Mackville Baptist in Mackville; Horse Association, Tennessee teacher at Meade County High other relatives. Burial was in Muldraugh Hill Baptist in Walkers Breeder’s Association, School and was a member of Rolling Hills Cemetery in Lebanon; Lowell Avenue Baptist and the New Castle Christian Buck Grove Baptist Church. She Eddyville, Ky. in Campbellsville; and three Church and attended Crestwood was a Kentucky Colonel and an churches in Ohio. After Baptist Church. Her parents, enthusiastic fan of UK basketball. retirement, Beard was the Calvin and Frances Waters, Gerkins was preceded in death by director of missions for the preceded her in death. She is her father, James H. Hazle. She Taylor County Baptist survived by her fiancé, Jerry is survived by her husband, Doug Bessie Hawkins Association for 10 years. He is McCormick; daughter, Allison Gerkins; three daughters, Jenny, survived by his wife, FRANCES Williams; son, John Williams Grace and Haley Gerkins; her Bessie Hawkins of BEARD (’44); two daughters, (Nichole); three grandchildren, mother, Mary Woodring Hazle; Owenton, Ky., widow of ANNA (ROGER) WEDDLE Grayson Willard, Harrison two brothers, Steve Hazle (Kathy) the late O.D. Hawkins, (A ’72) and MARILYN Willard and Amelia Williams; and Mark Hazle (Rhonda); a for whom the Hawkins (MITCH) ASH (’78); four two sisters, Janice Swinney sister, Martha Fersner; her Athletic Complex grandchildren: LEANNE (Marion) and Joann Harmon; two parents-in-law, Bill and Patsy is named, died May WEDDLE (’98), Chip (Brandi), nieces; a nephew; and several Gerkins; two brothers-in-law, Jeff 24, 2012. She was Angela Weddle and Aaron Ash, great nieces and nephews. Gerkins (Trish) and Kyle Gerkins 93. She received her and two great-grandchildren, (Sheila); 14 nieces and nephews; bachelor of science Quinn and Asher Weddle. Mrs. KEN ALLISON (a ’69) died and a number of aunts, uncles degree from the University of Kentucky Beard can be reached at 1712 June 2, 2012. He was married and cousins. Her husband can be and while there met her husband, O.D. Patterson Branch Road, to BETTY LOU CLARK reached at 800 Buck Grove Road, Hawkins, then known as Tony. They Somerset, Ky. 42503. ALLISON (’68) on Dec. 15, Ekron, Ky. 40117-8719. were married for 64 years. Surviving are 1967, and one year later their her son and daughter-in-law, David and ALBERTA daughter GINA CATHERINE The Rev. Robert Orus Fitts, Patty Hawkins of Chesapeake, Va.; and CHRISTERSON, “KATY” ALLISON (a ’90) was husband of the late VELOIS grandsons, Stuart and Ben and his wife, wife of KELLY born. He was a member of the SINKHORN FITTS, a Bethel Rachael; and her sister, Ann Delaney CHRISTERSON, Greensburg United Methodist College graduate, died Jan. 3, of Falmouth. The couple became a vital former business Church and served in various 2012, in Richmond, Ky. He was a part of Campbellsville University and the manager of positions. He served as the retired minister, having served Owenton and Owen County communities, Campbellsville University, died church custodian after retiring in Kentucky and Ohio, and had giving both financially and of their time May 10, 2012, after a long from General Telephone after been a professor at Clear Creek to the causes and people they loved. She illness. All three children 30 years. He also served on Bible College for 24 years. He taught high school for many years. She graduated from Campbellsville the Greensburg City Council was a member of Harrodsburg belonged to the First Baptist Church, and include: GARNET and the Jane Todd Crawford Baptist Church and was a where she taught Sunday School for CHRISTERSON (’71), Hospital Board. The funeral retired United States Army many years. Both she and her husband MARCUS CHRISTERSON was June 6 at the Greensburg Major and veteran of WWII. were representatives of the Owen (’73) and SANDRA United Methodist Church with County Red Cross and were able to assist CHRISTERSON burial at Liletown Cemetery. Brett Reed Neathery, 26, son hundreds of families and individuals in HIGGINBOTHAM (’96, M ’98) Mrs. Betty Lou Clark Allison of KEVIN (’78) and TRACY need. She was a member of the Gideons, plus grandchildren DERINDA can be reached at 116 Avery NEATHERY (’80), died April Retired Teachers Association and the CHRISTERSON OSBOURNE Drive, Greensburg, Ky. 42743. 18, 2012. He was a member of Homemakers Club. In 1985 she was (’94) and her husband, TODD Minors Lane Baptist Church, selected as Owen Countian of the Year OSBOURNE (’94), and JOHN MELVA YOUNG BIRKHEAD full-time student at Sullivan and also received the Distinguished CHRISTERSON (’00), as well (’58) died May 2, 2012, at College of Technology and Alumnus Award from the University of as a great-grandchild, LAUREN Owensboro Medical Health Design, and a part-time Kentucky College of Education. For many OSBOURNE (a ’08). Mr. Kelly System. She taught Sunday employee for Security First. years she served as one of the directors Christerson can be reached at School and Vacation Bible The Neatherys can be reached for the Kentucky Farm Bureau. Burial 1870 Lincoln Park Road, School in several churches at 8931 Brown Austin Road, was in the Owenton Cemetery. Springfield, Ky. 40069. where her husband, Larry, who Fairdale, Ky. 40118. survives, was pastor. She had been a teacher at Hawesville

30 Campbellsvillian: The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Campbellsville University SCRAPBOOK ABOVE LEFT: Beulah Campbell, center, was the guest of honor at the School of Education’s first Beulah Campbell Children’s Literature Conference. With her, from left, are: Edie Hemingway, an author who had Ms. Campbell as a teacher; and Charles Ghigna, an author known as “Father Goose.” (CU Photo by Joan C. McKinney) ABOVE: Members of the class of 1977, from left: Russell and Joanna Lindsey of Winchester, Ky., and Karen Bell of Marietta, Ga., talk during a 1970s and 1980s reunion in April. (CU Photo by Matthew Schmuck) LEFT: A group of alumni and friends wait for the Lexington Legends game to begin, May 10. The alumni event was held for all Lexington area alumni. (CU Photo by Jason England) BELOW: Dr. Glenn McQuaide, associate professor of biology at CU, standing, leads visiting students from Lebanon and Campbellsville Independent Schools studying the world of science at Clay Hill Memorial Forest. (CU Photo by Linda Waggener)

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