SPECIAL ALUMNI INTERVIEW: “What we choose in life is always second to Who”

Tammie Jo (Bonnell ’83) Shults Southwest Airlines Pilot PRESIDENT'SFROM THE PRESIDENTPERSPECTIVE TABLETABLE OFOF CONTENTS

Whatever is Praiseworthy 04 World Recognizes Greatness MidAmerica Nazarene University was established by faith and for This MNU alum is the hero pilot who over 50 years its story of achievement and accomplishment has credits God as her strength. provided evidence of God accomplishing His purposes through the hearts and hands of His people. The excellence that we celebrate 08 What’s a Christian Education throughout the university these days is an indication of the prolonged Worth? commitment, persistence and support of those who believe in the The CCCU puts numbers to the question. mission and purposes of the university. Philippians 4:8 records the Apostle Paul’s admonition, “If anything is praiseworthy – think about 10 Heritage Choir Receives High such things and the God of Peace will be with you.” We celebrate these Honor accomplishments as tangible evidence of God’s provision for the Performs at statewide conference. university through those who are faithful and respond fully to His call on their lives. 04 10 16 Lifetime Achievement Award This issue of ACCENT features many reasons for us to celebrate. The Recognized for their support, Dr. Larry accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students began as “seeds and Donna McIntire are honored at gala. of excellence” planted by those whose vision reached beyond the possible and extended to the “impossible places” where our God does 18 Homecoming 2018 Schedule His best work. The financial support from our alumni and friends Save the Date: Oct. 12-14 continues to be the “seeds of faith” planted as investments in the future and the new possibilities God seeks to provide for generations 20 President’s Honors Photo yet to come. The harvest will be seen in lives transformed through our Gallery ministry of excellence and faith put to work. Seven-Year Total Nearly $4 Million. A.W. Tozer provided this challenge, “Refuse to be average. Let your heart soar as high as it will.” MidAmerica Nazarene University seeks 22 Faithful Giving to be a place where hearts can soar, where visions and dreams for Couple Gives to Spread God’s Word. the future are nurtured. We celebrate the dreamers among us who stretch to reach beyond the horizon and in doing so, inspire us all to 16 22 Season Recap 24 discover the empowering presence and provision of Jesus Christ who Catch up with Pioneer spring sports. is worthy of our praise.

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On The Cover MANAGING EDITOR ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHERS » Sign up for Accent’s MNU Alumnus Lt. Commander Tammie Jo Carol (Knight '81, MA '08) Best Daniel Hawkins ('06, MSM '16) Daniel Hawkins ('06, MSM '16) digital edition at: (Bonnell '83) Shults, one of the first women to fly Matt Smith ('18) Dan Videtich mnu.edu/accent-notify Navy tactical aircraft, poses in front of an F/A-18A CONTRIBUTOR Mac Wyatt ('18) Lindsay Willmer with Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 34 Chad Jenkins Jim Smith in 1992. After leaving active duty, Shults served in the Navy Reserve and is now a Southwest Airlines pilot. (U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Thomas P. Milne/RELEASED)

2 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 3 you’ll have to figure out how to fix them,” she says. “If you left the gate open and 200 head of cattle get out and wander a mile down the road, then you go get the horse saddled and you go get them back in the pen. So, when you are given a lot of responsibility and then left alone with it, I think that is a building block.” Faith At Nazarene church camp when she was 13, Tammie Jo says she began to understand her faith.

“I had tried to be good and could never quite do it,” she says. “So, I’d make a deal with God and then I’d blow it Photo credit: Kevin Garber. and then make another deal and blow it. At 13, I finally Captains Tammie Jo and Dean Shults, both Southwest Air figured it out. God didn’t call me to be good. He called pilots, visited MNU in March 2017, when Tammie Jo spoke to me to believe.” alumni and students about women in the workforce. She says she was always in trouble more than her The Shults’ live in Burnie, Texas with their children siblings. Sydney, 20, and Marshall, 18. “I was constantly in Huckleberry Finn trouble,” she Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead laughs. “When I finally got the message that I wasn’t called to be good, it changed my life. I had such a President Donald J. Trump and the crew members and passengers of “He has such a calm demeanor and spending every Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 | May 1, 2018 different perspective.” spring afternoon throwing discus or javelin or shot put—it This eternal perspective is another of her building was such an oasis in the world of college pressure and blocks. studies.” With hard work and perseverance, Tammie Jo excelled. College Days The only female thrower on the team, she achieved the Nerves of Steel Were Forged in Fire honor of NCCAA 1st Team All-American in javelin. She By Carol (Knight ’81, MAOA ’08) Best After high school, Tammie Jo, who had dreamed of flying and Ammons’ are still close today, visiting one another’s with the Air Force, chose to attend MidAmerica to study families as often as possible. It’s ironic to Tammie Jo (Bonnell ’83) Shults world, but in showing me that he can use a pre-med. that the world has called her the pilot with kid the doctor has declared too high strung Working two jobs most of the time, she still got involved nerves of steel, after successfully landing to handle life.” “I found out the Air Force wouldn’t let women fly, so I in all sorts of activities at MNU. Tammie Jo was also Southwest 1380 with one engine. While thought, ‘I’m going to need a job,’” she says. a cheerleader, on the volleyball team, in student she knows she can focus and perform her government, a resident assistant and a Homecoming duties now, she remembers a time when Building Blocks Deciding she wanted to be a veterinarian, she did some queen candidate. her nerves were practically debilitating. As research. a young girl, Tammie Jo dealt with anxiety Tammie Jo credits her parents, God and over the pressures of elementary school. A life experience with the ability to do her “I found out MNU had never had a graduate who did not Military Training doctor told her parents she was simply “too job during that emergency landing when pass the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) on high strung.” He recommended medication. the plane’s left engine blew, throwing the first attempt,” she says. “Even though it was a small Two years after graduating from MNU, Tammie Jo was Her parents decided to take another shrapnel into the fuselage, resulting in one school, it was exceptional.” commissioned as a Navy officer, but the achievement did approach. passenger’s death and injury to others. not come easy. While the Navy allowed her to take the So, she and her older brother Dwight, headed to Kansas. aviation exam, it took another two years to find a recruiter “They made sure there were pressure relief Raised on a cattle ranch near Tularosa, When they drove onto the campus, it was their first who would process her application. She met a lot of valves built in if it looked like I was getting New Mexico, she and her three siblings led time to see it. Though they had one another to lean on, resistance from those who thought women didn’t belong anxious about something,” she recalls. a simple life of school, church and chores. Tammie Jo felt quite homesick as she navigated the there, but she never gave up. “I look at that now and here I am getting Her upbringing has a lot to do with who she transition from home to college. A roommate convinced praised for nerves of steel and calmness. is today. her to go out for track & field in her second semester Rising to the rank of lieutenant commander, she became and that changed everything. an instructor pilot for both the EA-6B Prowler and F/A- Isn’t God interesting how he does that? You “When you are given a lot of responsibility know David would never have been famous 18 Hornet. In fact, she was the first female pilot of the at a young age, along with the authority “Coach Curt Ammons is probably the only reason I if Goliath hadn’t been a giant. So, I see F/A-18 Hornet. She served at Tactical Electronic Warfare to make it work, things will go wrong and stayed in school,” she says of the now retired coach. God’s hand, not just in what’s obvious to the Squadron 34 in Point Mugu, California, as an instructor

4 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 5 and also completed tours at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.

It’s easy to see all this prepared Tammie Jo to react as she did when THIS IS MNU. she landed flight 1380.

“Looking back, I see so many times when the trials that came my way absolutely forged the steel that we are all made of,” she says. “Those trials had their purpose. It’s like the forging of a sword. It’s put through MNU In Her Own Words the furnace, pounded, put through the One of the things I would say was so furnace and pounded. Before that, it’s wonderful about MNU, that you won’t not all that hard or resilient.” realize until you graduate and get out in the world, was that I didn’t have to She remembers previous instances in fight against the culture of anti-God her career when there was a problem until I was out and four years older. and she had to think quickly to Stepping out into the world, for most resolve the issue, then answer for her freshmen, it’s their first time away. decisions. What was nice at MidAmerica is that “Even though I would not call those God’s name was honored. It was good times pleasant, they certainly helped for me to relax into studying and not me face this with calm.” have to deal with that. MNU’s beautiful campus is Still, Tammie Jo agrees that her No one in our family had gone to just 20 minutes from Kansas reaction was exceptional. college yet. There was a lot of new territory. You’ve been in a bubble up Photo at the White House. Marshall, City and all the amazing Tammie Jo and Dean Shults. “It is not humanly normal, it is until you go to college. Then in college God,” she says. “It’s one of those there is no one there to look over your learning opportunities and In 2003, MNU honored Tammie Jo with extraordinary times that God says, ‘I shoulder. You start building your own the alumnus of the year award. will keep you strong because I have a standards. fun locations it has to offer. task for you and I’m going to keep you on task and I’ve got this.’” MNU helped solidify what God had At MNU we know how to started building in my home. I had no problem at all knowing what was right balance fun and work. or wrong for me once I was in the Navy. What I learned at MidAmerica took away the question equation for me.

‘What’ we choose in life is always second to ‘Who’ we choose. God having His place as Lord, put life in good order. MNU was great for helping get my own standards settled. Encouragement to Students Determine your God-given strengths and get started. You may have to start Tammie Jo embraced Pioneer sports. She was a cheerleader (pictured fourth from over in a different direction more than the right above) one year, played volleyball and participated in track & field for once. But don’t wait for an audible three years. Javelin was her focus earning her an NCCAA 1st Team All-American command. He did not give us a spirit of award (82-83). She’s continued to love javelin throwing, teaching her son Marshall timidity, but of power, love and self- QUESTIONS? the sport which he will continue at the Air Force Academy this fall. control. mnu.edu/visit 913.971.3380 admissionsmnu.edu 6 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 7 WHAT ISWHAT CHRISTIAN IS CHRISTIAN HIGHER HIGHER EDUCATION EDUCATION WORTH? WORTH? WHAT IS CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION WORTH? Where does student aid come from? Ever wonder what a Christian university degree is worth? A comprehensive study Where does student aid come from? commissioned by the Council for Christian$60 Colleges & Universities BILLION (CCCU), analyzed the significant economic impact$60 of Christian higherBILLION education in the United States. The study IN ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT calculated the impact INon the ANNUAL national economy ECONOMIC of its 142 Christian IMPACT colleges and universities— including MNU. We are proud that our alumni are among those with the lowest loan default rate and that community service is part of the MNU experience. When you give to MNU, you’re helping moreWHAT than one student. IS You’re CHRISTIAN helping Christian higher education. HIGHER EDUCATION WORTH?

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A new study from Econsult Solutions looks at the overall economic impact of the 140+ U.S. institutions part of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, collectively serving 445,000 students and 3.5 million alumni. Recognizing Heritage Choir Receiving one’s dues. Respect. Recognition. There are plenty of ways to express that all too infrequent occurrence of being recognized for high performance. This winter, Heritage Choir enjoyed just such a moment when the group performed at the Kansas Music Educators’ Association In-Service Workshop February 22 in Wichita, Kansas. The opportunity provided the chance to showcase the choir’s accomplishments before educators from across the state. According to Dr. Donna Bohn, chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at MNU, high school music directors have significant sway with music students considering which college to attend.

“Being selected to perform at KMEA indicates the quality of our music program and conveys to high school choral directors that ours is a program and school worth suggesting to their students,” says Bohn.

Top choirs in the state are chosen by audition for the opportunity to perform for KMEA.

“It’s a great honor to be invited to this venue,” says Dr. Christopher Smith, director of choral activities. “This convention gathers educators in music, from elementary school to college, in both vocal and instrumental disciplines. This is a great step forward for our ensemble, department and university!”

(Right: Performance photos at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church concert, Kansas City, Missouri.)

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Expansion Through New Academic Programs MNU is enrolling new students in several new programs created in response to market trends and alignment with MNU’s mission. The programs will begin in the fall, with varying start dates.

Business 4+1 Bachelor of Science in Computer The Business 4+1 program allows highly-qualified traditional Information Systems business administration undergraduates to get a head start on Combining computer and information systems an MBA degree by taking three graduate courses during their technology, this program features two ways senior year. These credits count toward the completion of both to customize one’s studies in either software the Bachelor and the Master of Business Administration degrees, engineering or cyber security. allowing the student to earn both in just five years. Provided entirely online, the CIS curriculum According to Program Chair Dr. Graydon Dawson, among its many provides a foundation in technology and benefits, the accelerated nature of the program appeals to students business. Students in the program will learn who want a fast-track option not only for their education, but also to apply information technology tools and for their earning potential. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports principles to improve business processes, Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Honors Alum that the average MBA graduate makes $11,000 more per year than design and implement new software, and/ bachelor’s-level grads. or enter the growing field of cyber security. Bishop Jack C. Vaughn (left), senior pastor of International Vaughn was honored with MNU’s Living Legacy Award at Students will also apply their knowledge Ministries Church of God in Christ, Kansas City, Kansas, the annual celebration. Two of his sons, Julian (’10) and MBA in Healthcare Management through projects, designing software for a is a two-time MNU alum. Completing an undergraduate Justin (MBA ’10) also are alums. Vaughn has personally variety of industries. degree in Applied Organizational Leadership in 2015 recruited numerous students who have pursued and Healthcare executives need solid skills in business as well as and then the Master of Science in Management in 2017, completed degrees at MNU. knowledge of the healthcare industry. This 30-month program can Additional New Programs Just announced be accomplished in evening classes and/or online. Featuring courses in emotional intelligence, mediation & conflict resolution and quality • Traditional Major in Theatre & regulation management, as well as advanced business courses, Scholarship Challenge Recipients Are Service-Oriented Achievers the curriculum teaches students how to lead operations, manage • Engineering degree partnership with organizational culture and understand data that drives daily decision Washington University, St. Louis making. By volunteering on mission trips, at • Master of Science in Instructional Design church, with special needs children MNU’s Department of Business Administration and the MBA program and Technology program and by organizing a dental clinic event have achieved the highly coveted accreditation by the Accreditation for the underserved, the fall 2018 Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACPBSP). • Post-MBA Certificate in Healthcare Scholarship Challenge recipients put Management helping others high on their priority Traditional Computer Science Major lists. The students were awarded • Associate of Applied Science in Cyber their full-tuition (renewable) scholar- Returning as a major for traditional undergraduates is the Bachelor Security ships after competing with 50 other of Science in Computer Science. Students will have three tracks candidates based on scholarship, to choose from in the daytime program: software development, • Associate of Applied Science in Software volunteer and extracurricular activi- scientific computing and big data/data science. The major will focus Design and Development ties and an interview process. on preparing graduates interested in pursuing careers in areas such as software engineering, big data and web development, among • Minor/Certificate in Informatics Emma Carter of Lone Tree, Colorado, others. is an avid athlete who hopes to be- • Minor/Certificate in Cyber Security come a physician assistant and plans L-R: Becca White, Emma Carter and Jentry Muck. Dr. Nancy Damron, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to major in biology at MNU. says that she expects the courses will be valuable to students in Becca White of Peoria, Illinois, al- The competition takes place each other majors as well. Jentry Muck of Olathe, Kansas, is a ready has 29 college credits and her January. Visit mnu.edu/scholar- For information on all MNU musician and actress with more than Certified Nursing Assistant license. ship-challenge for more information. “Many of the classes may be taken by students outside the area of the sciences such as business, graphics or nursing,” she says. » majors and programs, visit 50 performances on her resume. She She hopes to become a nurse practi- mnu.edu/academics. hopes to become an orthodontist and tioner and will major in nursing. “These computer classes also complement current offerings in the will major in biology and chemistry. traditional undergraduate information systems minor.”

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Much Ado About Nothing

FORCE Program Has First “Teacher Draft”

NEW WEBSITE PUTS USERS FIRST Forging Opportunities and Recruiting for Careers in Education (FORCE) is MNU launched its redesigned website December to digitally communicate the culture of the a program MNU designed to introduce talented men of color to prospective 12, 2017. The 18-month project was completed institution. employers in the field of education. This fall, MNU’s first two placements were made when FORCE students Jordan Dailey (left) and Jonathan Green (right) by MNU’s web and marketing team with the help Claudio (Korey Postoak) were drafted by the Blue Valley School District as candidates the district of 5° Branding, an award-winning marketing “On the new site, the spirit of student life, watches as his new bride Hero would like to equip for the classroom. During the “Teacher Draft Day,” last fall, company. serenity of space, and the beauty of campus (Helen Isaac) taunts Benedick district representatives had the opportunity to meet and interview draftees. come to life through the innovative use of a hero (Christian Stewart) and Beatrice Offers were made to draftees through the education department and then Amy Curtis, MNU web communications manager, video (an attention-grabbing video),” Curtis (Chelsea Smet) in MNU’s spring presented to FORCE members. says that the team wanted to showcase the says. “This has been especially effective in production of “Much Ado About spirited character and rich academic programs communicating with out-of-state students.” Nothing.” of the university. They also conducted research Jordan and Jonathan, who are both juniors, will complete all their field and with potential users focusing on making the site Website analytics since the launch show an clinical experiences in the Blue Valley district under the supervision of the easy to use. increase in sessions and pageviews over the School of Education. Upon completion of a successful student teaching previous year. The team continues to monitor experience, each student will be eligible for a job interview with the district. Since a website is one of the most powerful tools and make improvements to the site through data available to universities for sharing information analysis and user experience feedback. and creating interest among prospective students, a primary objective of the site is www.mnu.edu

Celebration of Scholarship MNU honored academic excellence Career Fairs Bring Employers to Campus at this year’s Celebration of Scholarship, with students and Two days of interviews and meetings brought hundreds organized and well-run career fairs I’ve attended.” faculty presenting their research of students and employers together on campus as the and projects in Mabee Learning Department of Teacher Education and Career & Life Exit surveys either agreed or strongly agreed that Commons on April 5. The showcase Calling each held fairs for graduating seniors. The MNU candidates were well prepared, professional and included poster sessions of Teacher Career Fair paired 35 school districts with grads courteous. student and faculty research, and alums February 27. The districts conducted more a faith integration in learning than 200 screening interviews for MNU student teachers, The next day MNU’s Spring 2018 Career & Internship panel discussion, faculty and alumni and candidates from five surrounding universities. Fair hosted 54 organizations and more than 100 student flash talks (three-minute representatives who promoted their openings for part- presentations) and a theatrical Janet Reed, a human resource representative from time and full-time positions and internships to students performance by students. Garden City, Kansas, shared, “This is one of the most and alumni of all majors.

14 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 15 history. Donna has maintained a “I’m very grateful for the leadership supportive role visiting the university HONORS/AWARDS Dr. and Mrs. McIntire have given to with him and participating in MNU,” Spittal says. “Not only have everything from meetings with other • 2018 MNU Lifetime Achievement they given selflessly, but they both board spouses to philanthropic bring an understanding of higher Award events such as the Autumn Auction education that is invaluable to the and President’s Honors. work they do for MNU. The Lifetime • 2017 Citizen of the Year Joplin Area Achievement award is very fitting for Former MNU President Dr. Richard Chamber of Commerce this couple.” Spindle recalls many years of working alongside the McIntires. • 2017 Joplin Regional Business Last year Larry was honored with Journal – Salute to Health Care 2017 Citizen of the Year Joplin Area “Larry is a great dreamer who Lifetime Achievement Award Chamber of Commerce, in part for doggedly pursues his dreams his efforts to bring a new school and refuses to give up,” Spindle of medicine to their city. Kansas The McIntire family gathered at President’s Honors 2018 to celebrate the higher education legacy created by Dr. Larry and Donna McIntire. • 2016 Missouri Association of says. “If you were to make a list of Osteopathic Physicians and City University of Medicine and the great friends and supporters of Biosciences College of Osteopathic Surgeons Physician of the Year MidAmerica’s first 50 years, Larry Medicine (KCU-COM) opened the and Donna McIntire would surely be Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin in • 2010 Lion-Hearted Award from An Enduring Passion for Higher Education near the top of that list.” 2017. By Carol (Knight ’81, MAOA ’08) Best Missouri Southern State University Although he completed his term as Alumni Association Small town America needs doctors,” Larry McIntire was just out of After Larry completed his residency chairman of the board in November, he says. “The best way to get them is college, working as a junior high in Denver, the couple set up his first Larry’s service to MNU hasn’t ended. to train them here.” teacher and coach in Palco, Kansas, practice in Portland, Maine, where He continues to serve as a university when he came home from work and they stayed for five years before trustee and MNU Foundation Serving as President of the Joplin announced to his wife, Donna, that he returning to Kirksville so Larry board member and supports the Regional Medical School Alliance, wanted to be a doctor. She was less could teach at the medical school. A university’s initiatives through PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC SERVICE a group he helped assemble, Larry than enthusiastic when her husband fellowship in neurotology and skull generous gifts. Together, the couple and other civic and business leaders shared this news. base surgery took them to St. Louis say they would encourage others to • MNU Foundation Board Member helped raise $38 million for the 12 years later. Then in 1992, the support MNU financially because medical school. Their efforts to “I’d been observing the team doctor McIntires established their Joplin, it is a “worthwhile gift” to an • MNU Board of Trustees, multiple coordinate local organizations led to and I thought, ‘I can do that,’” Larry Missouri, practice, the Freeman Ear, institution where top-quality faculty terms between 1984 to present, Mercy Health System’s donation of says. Soon the idea became a goal Nose and Throat Center, which now care for their students. In addition chair 2009-2017 their former hospital building and and Donna got on board too. Four Dr. Larry McIntire on the Farber-McIntire has four doctors, including their son to receiving a quality education, the land to KCU-COM. years later the couple and their two Campus of KCU in Joplin. McIntire was Kent, a head and neck surgeon. McIntires are grateful that both of • Board of Directors of Freeman young children moved to Kirksville, instrumental in bringing the medical their children, who are also medical Wherever they land, Larry and Missouri, where Donna found a “I’ve had three different lives in the school to Joplin, Missouri. Health Systems doctors, met their spouses at MNU. Donna seek to make a positive teaching position and Larry started practice of medicine,” Larry says. According to Larry, the “trickle-down impact. school at AT Still University of Health “And they have all been really good.” • President of the Joplin Regional effect” has also led three of their six Sciences. Medical School Alliance grandchildren to MNU. “It’s just part of what we do—to Along the way, the couple has put our efforts behind a good Many scholarships, even some they supported higher education in every • Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs MNU President David Spittal has organization,” Larry says. didn’t apply for, helped the couple pay community in which they have lived, worked with Larry the past six years. KCU-COM for tuition. Donna says that “a bunch as well as at MNU. Whether through Under Larry’s leadership as chair They are both humbled to receive the of miracles” convinced her that this teaching, serving in administrative of MNU’s Board of Trustees, the • General Board Member Church of Lifetime Achievement Award. “We was God’s plan for their lives and so roles or contributing financially, university has expanded programs, the Nazarene have great admiration for the board, the second career of Larry McIntire, several universities and colleges have achieved prestigious program administration, the students and DO, began. benefited from their vision. accreditations and embarked on a • President of American Osteopathic parents and those adults who come $60-million capital campaign for College of Otolaryngology, 2002 back to school on their own,” he Risk, faith and an enduring passion Their support of MNU began when academic programs, capital projects says. “We are proud of MNU and we for education have been markers Larry served on the board of trustees Dr. Larry and Donna McIntire accepted and university support. Today more feel honored.” on the journey to Larry’s thriving under the university’s first president, MNU’s Lifetime Achievement Award at • Former Board Member Eastern than half of that goal has already 26-year medical practice and the Dr. R. Curtis Smith. In fact, Larry has President’s Honors 2018. Nazarene College been raised. couple’s reputation as community served off and on through the years and philanthropic leaders. for every president in the university’s

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Friday, October 12 Saturday Continued

Homecoming Celebration 9 AM WELCOME CENTER 9:30 AM CELEBRATE TOM CROSS’S 90TH BIRTHDAY & The Merc in Campus Center HARPER RODDEN DEDICATION Cook Center Weight Room Concert Featuring 10 AM HOMECOMING CELEBRATION CHAPEL College Church, Sanctuary; Featuring Rev. Blair 9:30 AM CLASS REUNIONS Guy Penrod & Lynda Randle Spindle (’92), Dean of the Chapel and Campus Under the Big Tent Friday, October 12, 7:00 PM Pastor at Southern Nazarene University Class Reunions ‘73 ‘78 ‘83 ‘88 ‘93 ‘98 ‘03 ‘08 ‘13 Bell Cultural Events Center 12 PM 8TH ANNUAL ATHLETICS 9 AM KIDS’ ZONE ACTIVITIES AND INFLATABLES HALL OF FAME BANQUET Near the Big Tent Bell Cultural Center, Grand Lobby; 10 AM ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME $35 per person; Ticket Required Dixon Field; Free 7 PM HOMECOMING CELEBRATION CONCERT: 10 AM ALUMNI SOFTBALL GAME GUY PENROD & LYNDA RANDLE Williams Field; Free Bell Cultural Center; Homecoming Chapel: Blair Spindle (’92) $18 Alumni; $23 General Admission 10 AM ALUMNI SOCCER GAME Pioneer Field; Free SNU Campus Pastor & Dean of Chapel 8:30 PM HOMECOMING BONFIRE Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot 9 AM 9TH ANNUAL PIONEER BBQ COOK‰OFF Friday, October 12, 10:00 AM Near the Big Tent 8:30 PM LATE NIGHT & BBQ BUCK NIGHT College Church of the Nazarene Under the Big Tent; Buck Night BBQ 11 AM HOMECOMING TAILGATE BBQ LUNCH (assorted items for purchase) FOOTBALL AND SOCCER PARENTS BBQ LUNCH Under the Big Tent; Saturday, October 13 $12 per ticket or $5 per child (ages 4 – 9) 1 PM PIONEER WOMEN’S SOCCER GAME Late Night | Buck Night - Friday, Oct. 12 Pancake Bonanza - Saturday, Oct. 13 7 AM WELCOME CENTER VS MISSOURI VALLEY Under the Big Tent Pioneer Stadium; $8 (adult); $3 (student); 8 AM FOOTBALL ALUMNI REUNION Under 4 free FLAG FOOTBALL GAME 2 PM PIONEER FOOTBALL GAME MNU Pioneer Football Stadium VS BAKER UNIVERSITY 8 AM PIONEER PATHWAYS 5K FUN RUN Olathe District Activity Center (ODAC); $30 pre-registered (t-shirt & breakfast included); $8 (adult); $3 (student); Under 4 free $40 same day; Check in under the Big Tent 3:30 PM PIONEER MEN’S SOCCER GAME 8 AM WATER DISTRIBUTION AND BLOOD VS MISSOURI VALLEY PRESSURE CHECKS Pioneer Stadium; $8 (adult); $3 (student); Under the Big Tent - Sponsored by School of Under 4 free Nursing and Health Science 6 PM WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ALUMNI GAME 8 AM ALL DAY CELEBRATION Cook Center, Bell Family Arena Under the Big Tent 7:30 PM STUDENT BANQUET BBQ Cook-Off - Saturday, Oct. 13 Class Reunions - Saturday, Oct. 13 8 AM PANCAKE BONANZA Off Campus Location Under the Big Tent; 7:30 PM MEN’S BASKETBALL ALUMNI GAME $8 (adult); $4 (children 12 and under) Cook Center, Bell Family Arena Sponsored by Women’s Basketball 8 AM BAKE SALE Sunday, October 14 Under the Big Tent Sponsored by School of Education 8:00 PM PRESIDENT’S PRAYER BREAKFAST Bell Center, Grand Lobby 8 AM RECEPTION $12 per person; Ticket Required FEATURING SWEET TEE’S COFFEE SHOP Under the Big Tent Sponsored by Nazarene Theological Seminary

18 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 19 President’s Honors 2018 raised more than $691,000, bringing the seven-year total to nearly $4 million. Gala participants enjoyed a sumptuous meal served by MNU athletes and live-action and online bidding on items and experiences donated by friends of the university. The audience was delighted by the MNU Women’s Choir performance of “Ain’t No Grave.” Thank you, sponsors, donors and bidders for raising funds so more students can have the MNU Experience.

Join us next year on April 12, 2019 “I stayed connected to MidAmerica,” Linda says. “I he really gets ahold of you. I also attribute that to a liked seeing what was being presented to the young praying mom.” people in all the Nazarene colleges.” Linda and Dennis give all the credit to God’s plan, When their son, Bryan, completed his stint with the part of which included MNU. That transformational Marines and began looking for colleges, Dennis experience in their son, and their hope that it will do suggested MidAmerica. the same for others, is a big reason why the Ander- sons are faithful donors. Not only did MNU have the criminal justice major Bryan was interested in, but also it offered him “If you want a spiritual awakening or if you are what Dennis calls a second chance. just looking for direction, go and experience it [at MNU],” Dennis says. “We give because it is a gift “Bryan didn’t take high school too seriously,” Den- God has given us. We want students to be grateful nis says, chuckling. “What I love about MNU is that to God, not to us.” they give everybody a chance. When he got that ac- ceptance letter I told him, ‘here’s your chance.’” Linda adds her philosophy that their gifts can have far-reaching effects. Bryan took full advantage of that opportunity. Not only did he complete his degree, but also, he met “Because of what we give, students are able to go and married a local girl, and according to his par- out and tell others about God,” Linda says. “They’ll ents, he matured personally and spiritually. meet people we’ll never meet, so it’s like it ex- plodes (spreading the Gospel). We never know who Bryan returned to the military, this time as an Army these students will reach and who those people will officer, and is happily working in the field he loves. reach. And that’s our goal, to reach others with the Gospel.” “He’s been in the Army 15 years now,” Linda says. “He loves what he’s doing.” Dr. Dennis and Linda Anderson have faithfully given to MNU monthly since 2011. Major Bryan Anderson (’02), his wife Rochelle and their three boys, live overseas where he is sta- tioned. They are active in a non-denominational Faithful Giving Spreads the Gospel church and both teach Bible studies. By Carol (Knight ’81, MAOA ’08) Best “I had a life-changing experience while I attended Major Bryan (’02) and Rochelle Anderson credit his MNU experience MNU,” Bryan says. “When God gets ahold of you, with a life-changing turnaround. His parents, Dr. Dennis and Linda Anderson give to MNU monthly so that others can have that transformational experience.

Linda Anderson’s first encounter with MidAmerica was in 1968. That was the year the college welcomed its first class. That was also the year that Linda, a freshman, left her hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, to attend the fledgling school and experience for herself what folks in her church had been talking about. She found an accepting community, established on Christian principles, with godly professors. And while she decided not to TOP: Dr. Dennis and Linda continue her college career, Linda never stopped caring about this special place where Anderson enjoy vacationing students can earn a degree and learn lessons for a lifetime. near the beach.

Back home, Linda met and married Dennis Anderson at Des Moines Eastside Church of LEFT: Rochelle and Bryan the Nazarene. Dennis was in the military—the Army for three years, then the Navy for 34 enjoy a military event. years—so they moved often. Dennis completed medical school and became a physician, while Linda worked in medical administration. They were blessed with two sons. With each move, they looked for Nazarene churches to attend and through those churches they stayed informed about Nazarene higher education.

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NAIA DIVISION I—HEART OF AMERICA CONFERENCE Pioneers’ Season Wrap Ups

by Sports Information Director Chad Jenkins

Men’s Basketball—Head Coach Rocky Lamar

The team finished 16-15 with some signature wins in the 2017-18 season, including a victory over No. 7 Central Methodist on Senior Day. All the Way to the Elite Eight • Jonathan Green, guard, (16.4 ppg) Conference Player of the Week, second-team All-Conference. Women’s Basketball- Head Coach Jon Lewis The Pioneers finished 27-7, tying for second place with • Tristin Wicks led the Pioneers with 16 points, nine • Gabriel Jordan, guard, (11.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg) Honorable a 15-4 record in the tough Heart Conference. The No. rebounds and two blocks. In the tournament, MNU was Mention All-Conference. 12-ranked Pioneers made a run to the Elite Eight at Na- carried by junior guard Alisha Washington, who scored • Dante Scroggins, forward, (9.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg) tionals with victories over Lindenwood-Belleville (Illinois) a Nationals' program-record 33 points in the first round, Honorable Mention All-Conference. and Providence (Montana). The Pioneers dominated the following with 32 points in the second round. first and third quarters vs. LU-B for a 10-point victo- ry. They20172018 were led by Alisha Washington's 33 pointsPETEY and • Alisha Washington,AWARDS guard, first-team All-Conference, Softball—Head Coach Rob Wade Jovana Jovovic's 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Pioneers Conference Newcomer of the Year, and Honorable used a huge third quarter to take control of the game and Mention All-America. The Pioneers finished 35-21 and included a 10-game won by 16. Washington and Jovovic shone, with 32 and 27 winning streak near the end of the season. MNU won 30 points respectively. In the national quar- • Tristin Wicks, center, first-team All-Conference, games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since terfinals vs. No. 4-ranked and eventual third-team All-America (13.6 ppg., 6.6 rpg.). 2010-2011. national runner-up Westmont (Califor- nia), the Pioneers could not over- • Ashley Cook, guard; Jovana Jovovic, forward; • Emily Robinson, pitcher/DP, second team All- come a big first-quarter deficit Whitney Moia, forward; Honorable Mention All- Conference. and lost by 9. Conference.

• Macie Jones, third base, second team All-Conference.

• Kaitlyn Leffle, catcher; Madison Butcoff, second base; Taylor Creason, outfielder; Honorable Mention All- Conference. Petey Awards

The Inaugural Petey Awards provided MNU athletes, coaches, and fans the opportunity to celebrate the 2017-18 sea- Baseball—Head Coach Ryan Thompson son. The ESPYs-inspired evening was hosted by Gordie Wetmore and included a highlight film, awards ceremony, and a senior recognition ceremony to include graduates who often miss graduation due to post-season tournaments. Athletic The Pioneers finished the season 24-20 and 19-13 in the awards included: Heart Conference to finish second in the South Division. • Comeback of the Year - MNU Pep Band • Top Individual Performance Female - Bethany Brown (TF) • Joshuan Sandoval, catcher, first team All-Conference. • Champion of Character - Kendyl McDougald (TF) • Top Individual Performance Male - Devan Sawyerr (TF) • Super Fan - Jim Smith • Newcomer of the Year Female - Savannah Moxley (WSOC) • Carlos Reyes, shortstop; JP Rousseau, third base; Presented to: Jacob Jenkins, outfielder; second team All-Conference. • Cross Award (strength & conditioning) - Macie Jones (SB) • Newcomer of the Year Male - Ivan Ruiz Vidal - (MSOC) • Support Staff of the Year - Dennis Troyer & Kelvin St. John • Top Team Performance - Women's Indoor Track & Field 5000m • Jacob Sylvester, pitcher, Honorable Mention. • Top Female Athlete - Bethany Brown (XC/TF) • Ms. Pioneer - Taylor Cowan • Top Male Athlete - Isaac Zitterkopf (TF) • Mr. Pioneer - Hudson Welty

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NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Todd Sturdy is the new head foot- ball coach at MNU, replacing Brian Willmer who resigned in March after coaching the program to a 26-18 record over four seasons.

“Coach Sturdy’s experience and success at multiple levels of colle- giate football speaks for itself, but his passion for developing young men through football is the core of who he is,” says Todd Garrett, athletic direc- tor. “His focus on creating a positive culture, a commitment to excellence on and off the field while intentionally developing strong Christian leaders make him a tremendous fit for MNU Football.”

Sturdy comes to MNU after several years as an assistant/coordinator in NCAA Division I at Eastern Washing- Squads Win Conference Track & Field—Head Coach Nate Weins ton (2007), Washington State (2008- The Track & Field squads continued their dominance • Isaiah Griffin, Men's Outdoor Conference Track Athlete 2011), Iowa State (2012-2015) and in the outdoor season. The women's team captured the of the Year. Northern Iowa (2016). Prior to 2007, Heart Conference title to earn the Triple Crown for the he was the head coach at NAIA St. year, winning conference titles in Cross Country, Indoor • Nate Wiens, Women's Outdoor Conference Coach of the Ambrose (Iowa) for 12 years, where Track & Field, and Outdoor Track & Field. The men's team Year. he won six conference titles and finished second in the outdoor conference meet, just • Kevin O'Grattan, Women's Outdoor Conference reached the NAIA Playoffs multiple missing the Indoor/Outdoor sweep after capturing the Assistant Coach of the Year. times. crown for the Indoor season.

“I am extremely excited for this op- portunity to lead a football program again!” Sturdy says. “I am proud to be joining an athletic department that has a tradition of excellence. Todd Garrett has set a great vision for MNU athletics, and I am eager to get started building a program that the faculty, staff, students, alumni and community can be proud of.” Want to learn more? Visit mnusports.com 26 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 ACCENT MAGAZINE - SUMMER 2018 27 COMMENCEMENT 2018

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Daniel ('08) and Candace (Barkman '09) Moss, Lynnette and Brent Barkman, Dr. Rion and Heather Taylor, Shirley McIntosh (Rion’s mother) and Andrea Huffman (Rion’s sister).

UPCOMING EVENTS

JUL Silver Dollar City 20-21 Branson, Missouri

Aug Legacy Family Brunch 18 Olathe, Kansas

Sep New Theatre Restaurant: 18 “Mama Mia” Overland Park, Kansas

Sep Pioneer Adventures: 27-30 Fall Leaves Tour Divide, Colorado First-Ever Endowed Professorship Established Oct Homecoming & Family Weekend Alums Brent (FS ’85) and Lynette (Hight, FS ’84) Barkman of Barkman Olathe, Kansas Honey established the university’s first endowed professorship with a gift 12-14 to support scientific scholarly activity. The Barkman family announced the endowment at President’s Honors April 13, 2018. Oct Guy Penrod & Lynda Randle in Concert The endowed professorship funding will provide for expenses related to Olathe, Kansas Taylor’s ongoing scholarship, research efforts and instructional support. 12 Dr. Rion Taylor, MNU professor of biology at MNU, was selected as the first The Barkmans join Dr. Mary Jones in presenting recipient of the Brent A. and B. Lynette Barkman Endowed Professorship in Science. Dr. Rion Taylor with the Barkman Endowed Oct MNU Tuesday: Professorship in Science. Taylor joined the MNU faculty in fall 2010. His research and teaching 23 Patrick Gray & Justin Skeesuck “I’ll Push You” interests focus on microbiology and parasitology. Taylor earned a BS in Olathe, Kansas biology from Augusta State University and a PhD in biology from Syracuse University. Nov 30 - Worlds of Fun: “I feel incredibly blessed,” said Taylor. “I know many have worked hard to Dec 2 MNU Family Weekend make this possible. I am thankful to the Barkman family and the university’s Kansas City, Missouri advancement team. I hope to represent this honor well.” The Barkmans support the university in a variety of ways including their For more event details and to register, visit mnu.edu/alumni-events 2017 donation of two bee colonies containing 120,000 honey bees. With their gift and support from the Title III Department of Education Strengthening Taylor teaches joint science and marketing Institutions Program (SIP) grant, Taylor started the MNU Apiary, to support class about the "bee business." students’ applied learning projects in biology.

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ALUMNI NEWS

Jon “Rocky” Lamar (’76) was honored Jill (Simms ’96) Becker accepted a new Phil Burkhart (’04) graduated with a Tanner Stevens’ (’11) business Post David Clark (’14) recently graduated from Daniel Cunningham (’17) accepted a new with the Marcus Priddy Award of the Great job as a language arts teacher at Aurora Master of Arts in music and worship from Coffee in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, was the University of Texas with his master’s position as a program specialist at Cerner American Basketball League in Lenexa, Colorado Public Schools. the School of Music at Liberty University. named one of the five best local coffee in occupational therapy. Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas. shops in the Kansas City Metro, by KMBC Larry Campbell (’96) was appointed by Ben Bradshaw (’07) accepted a position TV 9 News. Chris Lindenmeyer (’14) accepted Wayne Dawson (’83) accepted a new Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer to be the as senior solutions consultant at Line a position at College Church of the position as pastor at Fort Smith First new state budget director. Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. Jonathan Hooker (’12) accepted a Nazarene (Olathe) as the young adult Church of the Nazarene, Fort Smith, position at Sirius Computer Solutions, pastor. Arkansas. Stacy (Alderson ’97) Jackson was chosen Desmond Jamison (’07) was on the Birmingham, Alabama. by PepsiCo to receive the Chairman’s Ring television show “The Price is Right” where Britney Lewis (’16) received the Crystal Rev. Phil Rhoades (’83) is now the Joplin of Honor, which is awarded to employees he won a car and a total of $59,245. Joe Willis (’12) accepted a position as the Merit Award and was named the Rookie district superintendent for the Church of who go above and beyond in service to payment posting adjustment specialist at Leasing Professional of the Year from the the Nazarene. their customers and business. Andrew Phelps (’07) accepted a position Physician Office Partners, Olathe, Kansas. Kansas City Apartment Association. She as content manager at Parallon, also won first and second quarter 2017 Dale Gray (’89) accepted a new position Carrie (Runyon ’98) Whitworth accepted Nashville, Tennessee. Michael Morrison (’13) is now teaching at All Star Awards from Lincoln Property at Point Loma Nazarene University as a position at You’re Invited as the day of MNU in the math department. Company. director of philanthropy. coordinator/event assistant. Jonathan Hall (’09) accepted a new Melissa Kinzer (MET ’17) was honored position as pastor at Garnett Kansas with the prestigious Horizon Award by Faith (Palmer ’92) North was named Josh Broward (’00) co-authored “Edison Church of the Nazarene. the Kansas Department of Education, one of Ingram’s magazine’s Heroes Churches: Experiments in Innovation and recognizing the exemplary work of in Healthcare 2018. Read the story at: Breakthrough,” released by The Foundry teachers during their first year in the http://ingrams.com/article/heroes-in- Publishing. His co-authors are Jesse classroom. Melissa is a seventh-grade healthcare-2018/. Faith is currently Middendorf, Greg Arthur, and Megan science teacher at Chisholm Trail Middle completing her Master of Science in Pardue. School in Olathe, Kansas. nursing at MNU. Debbie (Buxie) Jasiczek (’01) was Aaron Merrell (’17) was named Truman John Redwine (’92) recently became the promoted to associate director of Medical Center’s (Kansas City, Missouri) member/owner of Bronco Equipment engineering at Garmin International, Emergency Department Employee of the Rental & Sales in Oklahoma City. Olathe, Kansas Month, February 2018.

Rod Smith (’92) received the Honor John Bustle (’02) was promoted to chief Joey Rosales (’17) is a financial Administrator Award from the Kansas executive officer and chief medical officer representative at Northwestern Mutual Music Educators Association. at Bates County Memorial Hospital, Jason Menard (’10) was named the Insurance, Olathe, Kansas. Butler, Missouri. Kansas District 4 Athletic Director of Greg Hager (’94) made his second the Year by the Kansas Interscholastic concert tour of Japan in April 2018. He Nathanael Dungan (’02) is now associate Athletic Administrators Association was recently nominated Entertainer of director of project management with (KIAAA). Jason is the athletic director for Olathe School District Honors MNU Alums the Year by the Pro Cowboy Country Artist Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc., a San USD 396 Douglass High School and Sisk Association. Diego-based company that develops novel Middle School. The Olathe School District honored several MNU alumni at its March 1, board » HAVE NEWS? pharmaceuticals for the treatment of meeting. College Church of the Nazarene and MNU also were honored for Want to share births, marriages, Walt Cochran (’95), Gardner-Edgerton infectious diseases, including Ebola. Nicholas Woodward (’10) accepted a participating in the Adopt-a-School program at Central and Havencroft elementary new jobs and accomplishments (Kansas) High School teacher, has been position as partner at Dotzler Siding, LLC, schools. honored with the MNU Teacher Who Hope (Tallent ’02) Owens, her husband, Elkhorn, Nebraska. with Accent? Please send to Inspires award. This annual award from Nate, and their family, moved to the Among the honorees were former MNU Vice President Dr. Bob Drummond (second [email protected] or connect the Teacher Education Department is Philippines to work with the Asia-Pacific Dan Peterson (’11) won the Arizona Div. I from left) and MNU alums Dr. David Sharpes (’84) College Church lead pastor, with us on social media. It doesn't determined by nominations from MNU Region of the Church of the Nazarene. State Golf Championship. Troy Snyder (’03) College Church of the Nazarene administrative pastor, Jan matter how you connect with us, student teachers. Hope is regional communications (Clem ’79) Wessels, Jenny (Wagner ’83) Downs and Dr. Jo Lamar (MED ’91). we just want to hear from you! coordinator.

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1) Dempsey and Vladislava 9) Kevin and Miranda (Barnes ’09) 17) Mike (’12) and Ashley (Maxville 25) Matt and Jenna (Schultz ’10) 32) Joshua and Linsey (Rogers ’08) Matthew and Kelsey (Balcom ’14) (Kopanarova ’15) Averitt, a Edwards, a daughter: Adeline ’12) Keese, a son: Michael Alan, Pence, a son: Everett Matthew, Taylor, a son: Jack G., Bickley, December 16, 2017. daughter: Savanna Louise, Faith, February 22, 2018. October 28, 2017. February 27, 2018. December 7, 2017. March 2, 2018. Derrick and Breanna (FitzGerald ’17) 10) Russ and Kyli (Stoltzfus ’10) 18) Brett and Mindi (Lewis ’04) 26) Andrew (’10) and Tasha Riley, a 33) Allen and Cristina (O’Dell ’08) Crane, March 24, 2018. 2) Andrew (’13) and Emily Blum, a Fink, a daughter: Adalaed Kuper, a daughter: Ellie Grace, daughter: Zoey Elaine, West, a daughter: Lennon Diana, daughter: Noelle Ann, Remee, March 27, 2018. December 19, 2017. January 5, 2018. March 1, 2018. Mark (’15) and Jeni Hall, November 2, 2017. September 30, 2017. 11) Justin and Kristen (Bohi ’04) 19) Micah (’11) and Nellie (Evans 27) Jason and Heather (Lukens ’07) 34) Jimmie (’02) and Stephanie 3) Cole (’10) and Rachelle (Warren Gore, a son: Jeremiah James, ’12) Lawson, a daughter: Lanie Roberts, a daughter: Ellie Marie, Williams, a son: Jimmie V., Justin (’17) and McKenzie (Hayes ’10) Branstetter, a daughter: October 24, 2017. Sue, January 9, 2018. November 17, 2017. September 18, 2017. ’17) Randall, September 3, 2017. Evelyn Dawn, February 18, 2018. 12) Matthew (’11) and Heather Gow, 20) Karl (’09) and Amanda 28) Tyler (’13) and Bethany (Taylor 35) Matthew (’12) and Amanda Randy and Brenda (Jones ’82) Miller, 4) Mitchell (’10) and Brittany Cloud, a son: William Andrew, March 18, (Holsinger ’08) Magnuson, a son: ’13) Roberts, a son: Whittley Williams, a son: Beau Allen, September 9, 2017. a daughter: Remy Kailene, 2018. Leo Anders, November 2, 2017. Charles, January 24, 2018. January 3, 2017. December 13, 2017. Greg (’15) and Becca (Skillman ’13) 13) Josh and Kaitlin (Wertz ’13) 21) Josh (’07) and Callie (Kearns 29) Daniel (’12) and Ashley (Taylor 36) Nicholas (’10) and Laura Van Noordt, November 18, 2017. 5) Brandon (’11) and Miquela Hartman, a son: Braylon James ’09) Maher, a daughter: Korah ’10) Ruegsegger, a son: Chase (Zimmerman ’09) Woodard, (Smith ’11) Cluff, a son: Summit, and three daughters: Teagan Mae, January 4, 2018. Adam, November 2, 2017. a daughter: Quincie Dawsyn, Richard and Lindsey (Sprague ’12) March 2, 2018. Atalie, Ainsley Elia and Sadie February 28, 2018. Hyde, December 17, 2017. and Amarisa, November 19, 2017. 22) Micah (’15) Sarah (Lankford 30) Kyle (’08) and Lindsay Sloan, a 6) Ashford (’12) and Cary (Hayes ’15) McEwan, a son: Ryan Worley, son: Oliver Perry, February 21, Ray (’16) and Kylin (Winters ’17) ’11) Collins, a daughter: Demi 14) Matt and Carolyn (Wheeler ’09) December 13, 2017. 2018. Merschbrock, November 4, 2017. Juliet, December 14, 2017. Jensen, a daughter: Aviana Tov, 23) Jared (’12) and Karissa 31) Craig and Gail (Burney ’01) December 16, 2017. Matthew and Kori (Woods ’11) 7) Jonathan (’08) and Mallory (Wangberg ’12) Menard, a son: Snowbarger, a daughter: Caris Phillips, October 22, 2017. Darcy, a daughter: Stella Monroe, 15) Jacob (’12) and Monica (Holmes Leeland Daniel, February 11, Anne and a son: Cavet Anders, November 15, 2017. ’12) Johnson, a son: Bo David, 2018. October 7, 2017. December 17, 2017. 8) Colton (’14) and Sarah 24) Brandon (’11) and Andria Owen, (Schmalzried ’15) Easdon, a 16) Taylor (’03) and Kimberly a daughter: McKinlea Ann, → CONDOLENCES daughter: Abigail Grace, (Talley ’03) Johnson, a son: Joey, November 2, 2017. January 31, 2018. December 9, 2017. Ronald Attig (’73), March 29, 2018. Alan Couch (’82), November 17, 2017.

Dale Fish (’73), October 31, 2017. Melissa (Andrews ’90) Murphy, April 1, 2018.

Diane Halter (’77), December 13, 2017. Kathleen Beale Patton (MET ’05), March 1, 2018.

Janell (Crenshaw ’78) Kellum, November 19, 2017. Mary Ann Wilson, December 25, 2017 (Former Faculty).

Karen (Crow ’79) Blankenship, February 14, 2018. Norman Bloom, February 22, 2018 (Former Trustee). (12) (13) (31) Anthony Quinn (’80), March 14, 2018. Jimmy Dillow, December 30, 2017 (Former Trustee).

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Special Features: Friday, October 12 -Homecoming Chapel: 10:00 AM College Church -Late Night | Buck Night: 8:30 PM Under the Big Tent Saturday, October 13 -Class Reunions ’73 ’78 ’83 ’88 ’93 ’98 ’03 ’08 ’13: Under the Big Tent -All Day Celebration: Under the Big Tent Sunday, October 14 -President’s Prayer Breakfast: Bell Cultural Events Center

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