News for MTSU alumni and friends December 2007 Vol. 5 / No. 2 NOTEWORTHY Hooper’s film earns awards In 30-plus years of public school edu- HOMECOMING 2007 cation, Linda M. Hooper’s principles for success are summarized this way: “Educating our children is the most Thousands enjoy important task we have. It is giving them the tools to make responsible, informed, events for alumni, compassionate decisions.” Hooper (’63) of Whitwell, Tenn., students, fans played a key role that By Michelle Stepp [email protected] led to “Paper Clips.” An award-winning doc- tudents, alumni, friends and administration celebrated a umentary released in “Red, White and Blue Raider 2004 by Miramax Films, S Salute” homecoming the weekend of the Paper Clips Project Nov. 9-10. created a monument for This homecoming proved to be the Holocaust victims extra special, featuring numerous Hooper Veterans Day activities and celebra- of Nazi Germany. “The tions honoring the U.S. military. Paper Clips Project has been an affirma- Alumni and friends kicked off the tion of my beliefs: that education is Photo by J. Intintoli (Above) Parade weekend with an afternoon golf tour- absolutely essential to change; that evil Grand Marshal Dr. nament and then joined students by must be constantly battled by education; Bob Womack (’48) the new Soccer and Track Complex for that everyone must study the past so that enjoys the ride. A the Chili Cook-Off. 1993 Distinguished The class of 1957 spent their after- we do not forget nor repeat our mistakes; Alumni selection, noon reliving their campus days and and that there is a higher power guiding Womack is a World exploring MTSU’s progress on a bus our destiny,” Hooper said. War II Navy veter- tour of campus. A celebration and an and MTSU induction of the class of 1957 into the Educational Golden Raiders Society capped off Actor Davies’ advice: ‘persevere’ Leadership faculty their first evening on campus. member. “Dr. Bob” Actor and alumnus Lane Davies’ Meanwhile, members of the has worked at (’72) favorite roles have been as MTSU since 1957. Alumni Band began their weekend by or Cervantes on stage and as Mason hosting a complimentary community concert in the Wright Music Building. Capwell for five years in the television The Black Alumni Society began “Santa Barbara.” (Right) Alumni, stu- the weekend with a special evening at However, Davies enjoys “giving back dents and fans cheer the home of alumnus Darrell Freeman some of what I picked up when I was the Blue Raiders. (’87, ’90). MTSU fell to the here,” he said of his 1968-72 days as a Saturday morning brought the Louisiana-Lafayette excitement of homecoming day. student under the tutelage of Dorothy Ragin’ Cajuns, who Campus was buzzing with alumni and rallied for a 34-24 vic- Tucker, Lane Boutwell and Clay Hawes. friends returning for a full day of fami- An adjunct faculty member in the tory in front of 19,227 at Floyd Stadium. ly fun. The day began with a special Department of Speech and Theatre, (See ’Homecoming,’ Page 5) Davies, who said that Photo by J. Intintoli “live theater is my pas- sion — it’s what lights me up the most,” MTSU endowment’s ‘remarkable growth’ returned to campus for an extended stay this reflects smart management, increased support fall to perform live the- By Tom Tozer [email protected] Development and University Relations, confirms, the atre (in the role of increase shows that the MTSU Foundation is in excel- Davies Capulet in “Romeo and he MTSU endowment ranks right up there with lent shape. the endowment at Harvard University. Well, in “The foundation really has had remarkable growth Juliet”), to present an open forum to dis- one aspect anyway — overall performance. over the last two years,” Bales noted. “For 2005-06, we cuss his career, and to teach. “I’m enjoy- T While Harvard's endowment is in the billions ($34.9 bil- had asset value appreciation of more than 13 percent. ing this aspect (teaching) and I’d like to lion) and MTSU’s is in the millions ($34.9 million), both Add to that the gifts we received that year, and the total do more,” he said. His advice: funds enjoyed a similar proportional increase during growth of our endowment put us in the top 25 percent “Perseverance.” the past fiscal year. of colleges and universities in the nation.” MTSU’s jump from $29.8 million to its current fig- Bales added that this accomplishment occurred ure is the result of a lot of hard work and smart asset MTALUMNI.COM management, and, as Joe Bales, vice president for (See ’Foundation,’ Page 2)

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What types of items would you like to Alumni’s Wright enjoys new challenges By Randy Weiler [email protected] return to campus and take classes without see in the monthly Alumni eRecord or in special quizzes,” she said. “Interesting subjects and a fun alerts? Let us know by e-mail at [email protected]. ew Office of Alumni Relations assistant field trip are planned to both educate and enter- director Rhonda Wright received a taste tain our alumni.” N of one of her main job tasks, homecom- Wright, who has lived in Murfreesboro most ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF ing, when she was mentored of her life, came to MTSU from Middle Tennessee this fall by associate director Christian School, where she was the director of Ginger Corley Freeman, Director Michelle Stepp, Associate Director Michelle Stepp. admissions and public relations for 10 years. Molly Cochran, Assistant Director “I enjoy how homecoming A Lipscomb University alumna, Wright (B.S. Paul Wydra, Assistant Director brings students and alumni ’94) majored in organizational communications. Rhonda Wright, Assistant Director together,” Wright said. “I was Although new to the university, Wright feels Martha Jordan, Administrative Assistant excited to jump into the mix a sense of familiarity. Her office, which is next Kari Janetvilay, Secretary and learn how the weekend door to the newly named Sam H. Ingram comes together. I can’t wait to Building, is exactly where she studied in Sunday MTSU Office of Alumni Relations plan next year’s celebration.” school classes as a member of North Boulevard Wright also will oversee Wright Church of Christ. MTSU Box 104 alumni relations’ inaugural “It is thrilling to be a part of the thriving Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Alumni Summer College next June. community that is MTSU. I am honored to serve 1-800-533-MTSU (6878) “Alumni College will provide an opportunity its alumni and friends,” said Wright, whose 615-898-2922 Fax: 615-898-5746 for alumni to expand their horizons when they mother, brother and aunt hold MTSU degrees. mtalumni.com Foundation from Page 1 during a period when there was a significant to create a better link between our alumni and decrease nationwide in the percentage of alumni friends and their particular areas of interest,” Published quarterly (Sept., Dec., March and June) who contributed to their alma maters, especially Bales said. “When people donate, they can see Sidney A. McPhee, President among public universities. exactly how that money will be used — they can Joe Bales, VP, Development and Univ. Relations “We went the other way,” Bales said. “We’ve see the results and understand the impact.” Doug Williams, Director, Office of Marketing had a slow but steady increase. Even though we For years, the understanding was that a pub- Tom Tozer, Director, News and Public Affairs leveled off some last year, over the past few years lic university received most of its support from Randy Weiler, Editor ([email protected]) we have seen an increase in alumni participation the state, some support from tuition, and morsels and an increase in total donors. I believe that’s a from contracts and grants. That reality has Contributors: Gina Fann, Gina Logue, John sign that people are confident in what’s going on changed during the last 30 years, Bales noted, Lynch, Lisa Rollins, Paula Morton and at this university — and it’s worth a personal with decreasing state support, higher tuition and MTSU Office of Alumni Relations staff investment.” a slight increase in contracts and grants. While MTSU alumni giving is up, Bales also “The fourth pillar that has really had to come Consultants: Suma Clark and Bill Fisher, attributes the foundation’s impressive report card into play is private philanthropy,” he said. “A lot MTSU Publications and Graphics to knowledgeable people who serve on the board. of people don’t view the public university as a Special assistance: Betsy Williams, MTSU “The foundation board and its finance com- philanthropy. We’ve had to inform and educate Advancement Services mittee, as well as the professional fund manager our alumni on why we need to ask for money whom we utilize, all work together well and try and how their giving can significantly impact an Photographs: MTSU Photographic Services, to maximize what this endowment can bring to area that is important to them. If someone calls except where noted this university,” he explained. “The other factor is and says he or she would like to give to the uni- Printed by Franklin Web Printing Co., Franklin, Tenn. that a couple of years ago the board changed versity, my first question is, ‘What are you inter- Attention Postmaster: Change Service Requested strategically the way it managed the endowment. ested in?’ When people can see their money They looked at ways to stabilize the way we pro- doing something that is important to them, they Address changes and other correspondence vided funds to the academic units and to balance feel better about it.” should be addressed to the need for pay-out with the need to grow the Bales emphasizes that gifts both large and endowment.” small fuel the vitality of private support. Advancement Services More than a $1 million a year is now pumped “While we welcome and certainly appreciate P.O. Box 109 into academic units in earnings from the endow- large gifts, we know that small gifts can meld MTSU ment, which appear in the form of scholarships, together and accomplish just as much as a major Murfreesboro, TN 37132 faculty awards and student-support programs. gift,” he said. “We have a member of our staff MTSU, a Tennessee Board of Regents university, is an equal Bales says the way MTSU manages its endow- who utilizes students to call annual donors opportunity, nonracially identifiable, educational institution that ment and directs its fundraising programs mir- because we want those donors to have personal does not discriminate against individuals rors the practices of the best colleges and univer- contact from the university. We want people to with disabilities. sities in the nation. understand that their dollars make a difference. If UR042-1107 “To cultivate more donors, we have placed we can make people feel proud of their gift, then UR development officers in all of the colleges in order we have done our job.”

2 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com December 2007 Changing face of MTSU campus By Randy Weiler [email protected] project should be ready to use in March. The and Tom Tozer [email protected] observatory is located between Wiser-Patten ALENDAR Science Building and Smith Hall, and next to the C hether it’s the $100 million-plus sci- Uranidrome. Campus events ence building that may come by The new science (for biology and chemistry) W MTSU’s centennial year of 2011, the and education buildings and new Student Union December new Reese Smith Field for baseball or new are in the design stages. Eventually, physics and Student Union, the complexion of campus always astronomy and geosciences will gain additional 1st MTSU Symphony Orchestra appears in a state of change. space in Davis Science Building and Wiser- For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. The $17 million expansion to MTSU’s Patten, a campus official said. Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center The Student Union and educational building 2nd-3rd “Messiah” is moving forward swiftly, campus officials say. are expected to be built in the intramural field For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. The old Reese Smith Field has been demol- area next to the University Honors College. The ished. The new baseball park is expected to be Student Union will include an indoor and out- 4th MTSU Symphonic Band finished next spring. door food court, expanded student organization For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. The university is in a 10-year renovation of area, student activities, retail (Phillips Bookstore). dormitories. Students moved into renovated Patti Miller, assistant vice president for cam- 5th MTSU Commercial Music Ensemble Womack Lane Apartments before the fall semes- pus planning, said Keathley University Center For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. ter began. Work has begun on other apartments, will receive “some modifications” and that with renovation expected to be finished by early Rutledge Hall will be renovated and have an 6th “’Twas the Brass Before Christmas” (MTSU Brass) 2008. addition to connect it with James Union Building For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. The silver dome for the new observatory was to bring admissions, records, financial aid, bursar, placed Oct. 27 ahead of schedule, and the entire scheduling and other offices to a central location. 14th National Alumni Association Commencement Reception For more information, go to mtalumni.com. Honoring a president emeritus, Dr. Sam H. Ingram 15th MTSU Fall Commencement Dr. Sam H. Ingram, second 9 a.m. and 1 p.m./Murphy Center/For more information, from right, stands in front of the building that now go to mtsu.edu/~proffice/misc07/grad_dec2007.htm. bears his name in tribute to his years of service to 15th MTSU vs. Memphis Team Sendoff MTSU as its 10th president For more information, go to mtalumni.com. (1979-90). Joining him for the Aug. 23 dedication cer- emony at 2269 Middle January Tennessee Blvd. are, from left, David Cullum (’55), 19th-20th “Freed Voices” presented past president of the by MTSU Dance Theatre MTSU Foundation, the National Alumni For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~theatre. Association and BRAA, current President Sidney A. 25th-26th MTSU Opera, McPhee and Tennessee “The Magic Flute” Board of Regents For more information, go to Chancellor Charles mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. Manning. Photo by Andy Heidt February

1st MTSU Wind Ensemble For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html.

1st Physics and Astronomy First Friday Star Party For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~physics/ observatory.htm.

7th MTSU Jazz Photo by Bryan Niven Artist Series Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the For more information, go to Flecktones will be featured in the Feb. 7, 2008, MTSU Jazz mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html. Artist Series. 15th-16th “Baby”presented by MTSU Dance Theatre For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~theatre.

17th MTSU Concert Chorale/ Middle Tennessee Choral Society For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html.

18th MTSU Jazz Ensembles For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html.

20th-23rd “Baby” presented by MTSU Dance Theatre For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~theatre.

21st MTSU Symphonic Band/Chamber Winds For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.htm.l

23rd MTSU Symphony Orchestra For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html.

25th MTSU Wind Ensemble For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html.

28th MTSU Women’s Chorale For more information, go to mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html.

For athletic events, visit goblueraiders.com. For Tennessee Miller Coliseum events, visit mtsu.edu/~tmc/schedule.htm.

December 2007 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com 3 Pigskin Pregame 400-plus raise more than $9,000 for Rutherford County Scholarship Pigskin Pregame hosts Terry and Lisa Haynes (’80), left, visit with head football Coach Rick Stockstill From staff reports Pigskin Pregame is held each August to raise and his wife, Sara, and event committee member scholarships for incoming MTSU freshmen who are Liz Rhea (’55). n Saturday, Aug. 25, more than 400 people from Rutherford County. Every year, the event is came together to support the Rutherford planned and spearheaded by a local alumni commit- O County Scholarship Fund during the annual tee. Pigskin Pregame. “Like many events, this one could not have hap- Thanks to the tremendous support of local spon- pened without such a strong volunteer committee. sors, community members and alumni, the event The Pigskin Pregame Committee made this event raised more than $9,000 happen,” said Wydra. for incoming freshmen “They found sponsorships, student scholarships. It sold tickets, helped finalize was truly a great night. all of the details, and even Generous home- helped set-up and clean- owners and Pigskin up. The committee played hosts Terry and Lisa a huge role.” Haynes provided each If you are interested guest with an evening in serving on the Pigskin MTSU alumni enjoyed music, food and fun at the of great music and fun, Pregame committee for annual Pigskin Pregame. Attendees included (front while Carrabba’s Italian 2008 or want to donate to row, from left) Julie Plummer (’01), Melissa Grill fed the masses an the Rutherford County Roberts (’99) and Gini Tallent, and (back row, from Italian feast. Scholarship Fund, please left) Kevin Lewis (’01), Brent Campbell (’02), “We could not have contact Paul Wydra at Phillip Bowen (’99) and Dusty Brown (’01). asked for a better 615-904-8199 or at evening,” said alumni Pigskin Pregame guests included (from left) host Terry [email protected]. relations assistant direc- Haynes, Harry Bain, Liz McPhee, Ann Bain and MTSU Photos by Don Wright tor Paul Wydra. President Sidney A. McPhee. Young alumni enjoy wine-tasting experience

Young alumni had the opportunity to taste 12 different varieties of wine from Middle Tennessee alumni Heather Hensley (’00, ’05), Jerod Wade, Ashlie Way (’03) Arrington Vineyards. Facing forward from left are Lisa and Jason Osborn(’05), and Cheri Viar (’03) try different wines from Arrington Vineyards. April Keyser (’99) and Beth Bragg Jennings (’98).

After the tasting, alumni gathered on the patio overlooking the vineyard to enjoy Young alumni recently gathered at Arrington Vineyards for a wine tasting and food and fellowship. social networking event. Pictured near the fireplace are (front row, from left) Samantha Wooden, Wes Wooden (’04), Josh Burlison (’04), and (back row from left) Photos by Rhonda Wright Rachel Mowl (’07), Debbie Hope (’02), and Lisa Osborn and Jason Osborn (’05). 4 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com December 2007

‘A RED, WHITE AND BLUE RAIDER SALUTE’

Photo by J. Intintoli Photo by Jack Ross Second-generation alumna Mary Mason McCauley (’85), center, chats The class of ’57 was recognized during a Golden Raiders celebration Nov. 9 at the Kennon Hall of with her alumni parents, Peggy and Curtis Mason (both ’59), during the Fame. Among those pictured is Dr. Eugene Smith, center, former interim MTSU president. Mixer on Middle at the Alumni House. Others in the foreground include George Gardner, Ann Smith, Wayne Monks and David Singer.

(Right) Isaac Biwott gives MTSU Blue Raider items to Tammy Braden and her daughter, Ashlyn, 8, at the College of Basic and Applied Sciences tent in Tent City.

(Left) MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee joins the cheerleaders, Band of Blue and fans in cheering for the football team during the traditional Raider Walk before the game. Photo by J. Intintoli

Photo by Andy Heidt

Photo by J. Intintoli Veterans and current military personnel were lauded before and during the game — and at halftime — with the annual Salute to Armed Services tribute. About 600 vets and military personnel attended the events

Photo by J. Intintoli Thousands lined the Homecoming Parade route to watch 63 entries add excitement to the festive, fall day. Homecoming from Page 1 service revealing the plans for the new Veterans Distinguished Alumnus Gale Prince (’57), as ciation of their service and sacrifice. Memorial close to the Tom Jackson Building (for- well as former homecoming queens and cheerlead- Other weekend highlights included the Al merly the Alumni Center). ers also represented alumni in the parade. Wilkerson Scholarship Dance, the tailgate contest A crowd of 500 MTSU fans gathered at the Former MTSU sports information director Jim and, of course, the football game against Alumni House to secure their spots at the Mixer on Freeman (’69, ’73) and fellow alum Chip Walters Louisiana-Lafayette, where a video coin toss from Middle Parade-Watching Party, where they enjoyed (’85) provided a Rose Parade-style commentary for Iraq kicked off the contest. (MTSU fell to the Ragin’ a complimentary breakfast and reminiscing with the guests. Cajuns, 34-24.) friends. Alumni and friends participated in tailgating A fun-filled Blue Raider day was had by all. Dr. Bob Womack (’40) led the parade as grand events including visiting with their colleges in Tent We hope to see you next year. marshal in military style aboard a Humvee, and City and cheering on the team at the Raider Walk. Visit mtalumni.com for upcoming events and alumni parents and grandparents followed, proud- Veterans and their families were treated to year-round services for MTSU alumni and friends. ly showing off their Baby Raiders. lunch and complimentary football tickets in appre- December 2007 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com 5

Elizabeth Anderson (’98), Nashville, State Farm Insurance. Daniel Pritchett (’05), Murfreesboro, is CLASS1 9 6 0 s Tenn., is working onNOTES a second master’s Daniel Dennis (’04), Hendersonville, a personal property tax auditor for Tax Tom Brightwell (’69), Dahlonega, Ga., degree from Austin Peay State University Tenn., has started his own record label Management Associates. won first place in the Northeast and is a teacher for the Diocese of called Prime Cut Records. Henry Trey Randolph III (’06), open bench press competition. He placed Nashville. Andrew Duncan (’01), Knoxville, Murfreesboro, is an independent full-serv- first in the 60+ age group with a bench Carol Barrett (’96), Knoxville, Tenn., is Tenn., has been commissioned by the ice agent with Keller-Williams Realty. press of 340 pounds. a stay-at-home mom. Nashville Opera to write a children’s Renee Rounsaville (’03), St. Thomas, Phillip Claiborne (’65, ’77), Nashville, Stephanie Bryant (’94), Little Rock, opera titled “The Ugly Duckling.” Virgin Islands, is chief financial officer for is a Metro Nashville city councilman rep- Ark., is noon anchor at the CBS affiliate, Molly Entrekin (’01), Lawrenceville, BiCuSa Enterprises LLC. resenting District 15. KTHV-TV. Ga., is a chiropractic assistant. Brian Russell (’00), Webster, N.Y., is Dr. Robert Clark (’60), Campbellsville, James Carter (’91), Tullahoma, Tenn., is Heather Fach (’03), La Vergne, Tenn., attending Eastman School of Music as a Ky., is the recipient of the 2007 Algernon principal at West Middle School. He was has fulfilled a lifelong dream by traveling doctoral candidate in choral conducting. Sydney Sullivan Award from selected as 2006-07 Tennessee Area 9 to Sony Studios for an appearance on Tammy Salmon (’04), Colorado Campbellsville University. Principal of the Year and was a finalist for Jeopardy. Springs, Colo., is working toward a sec- Johnny Grimes (’69, ’73), Jasper, Tenn., Tennessee Principal of the Year. Wendy Fawcett (’04), Chicago, Ill., is a ond master’s degree in social work from is the director of secondary schools in Terry L. Coyle (’90), Smithville, Tenn., student at the John Marshall Law School. Newman University. Marion County. is a producer/director/videographer/edi- Jerry Forewright (’02), Brentwood, Abigail Schiller (’01), Merion, Pa., is Bill McKinley (’67), Williamsport, tor for Terry L. Coyle Productions. Tenn., is president/CEO of Brentwood serving a one-year term on the Women in Md., is the new and first president of St. Lori Ducey (’96), Memphis, Tenn., is Business Solutions LLC. the Profession Committee of the Maria Goretti High School after a 40-year director of public programs and docent Jonathan Fox (’03), Jackson, Mo., is Philadelphia Bar Association. career with Washington County Public services for the Memphis Zoo. working on his M.B.A. at Southeast Audrey Scruton (’05), Erie, Pa., recent- Schools. Bonita Fields (’90, ’92), Louisville, Ky., Missouri State University. ly received her master of arts degree in Nancy Sims Vandergriff (’65), is a learning consultant for Humana. Jamie Fuller (’07), Nashville, Tenn., is journalism from the University of Dunlap, Tenn., has completed a through- Jessica Florida (’99), Murfreesboro, is teaching seventh-grade math at West Memphis. hike of the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail. associate vice president of physician Wilson Middle School in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Thomas Sheddan (’05), Memphis, recruitment for HCA's TriStar Health Sara Gabbard (’07), Murfreesboro, is Tenn., is manager of construction and real 1 9 7 0 s System. an outreach coordinator for the Tennessee estate for the corporate office of Lenny's Brenda Jackson (’97), Lascassas, Tenn., Wildlife Federation. Sub Shop. Phil Barnes (’79), Franklin, Tenn., has has opened Lee Environmental in Brian Gillespie (’01), Nashville, Tenn., Barbara Sidwell (’05), Murfreesboro, is been named a partner and vice president Murfreesboro. is director of communications and mar- a legal assistant. with Crichton, Brandon, Jackson and Thomas Wade Patton (’91), Woodbury, keting for the American Cancer Society. Adam Smith (’03), Antioch, Tenn., has Ward Insurance Agency in Nashville. Tenn., owns and operates Hollis Creek Erica Griggs (’00), Nolensville, Tenn., joined the law firm of Miller and Martin. Michael Bartlett (’77), Murfreesboro, Antiques. is the co-owner of Simplicity Gourmet. Sarah Tanksley (’03), Alexandria, Va., is the Murfreesboro assistant fire mar- Vic Pryor (’93), Jacksboro, Tenn., is an Allison Hatcher (’00), Nashville, is a grassroots coordinator for the shall. attorney with PryorParrott, PC. Tenn., has been chosen as the best TV American Public Power Association in Connie Blaney (’78), Tampa, Fla., is Marlene Sanders (’93), Nashville, anchor newcomer by the Nashville Scene. Washington, D.C. Jacob Holt the founder of Liberty Manor for Tenn., is manager of government affairs (’04), Columbia, Mo., is a Heather Taveras (’07), Smyrna, Tenn., political science graduate student at the Veterans Inc. for Merck and Co. is a human resource coordinator. University of Missouri. Janice Hackett (’75), Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Sherryl Sanders (’99), Brooklyn, N.Y., Amanda Virgillito (’02), Nashville, Sara Jo Houghland (’05), Nashville, is executive vice president for the Hylant is a legal assistant. Tenn., is a senior public relations manager Tenn., is a public information officer for Group, an insurance brokerage and risk Samuel Todd Shelton (’95), Nashville, for the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. the Tennessee Department of Revenue. management consulting firm. Tenn., is director of marketing and com- Katrina “Katie” Watts (’05), Nashville, Shannon L. Huff (’02), Maury City, Billy Joe Mahaffey (’74), Ooltewah, munications for the American Red Cross. Tenn., is a communications coordinator Tenn., is a registered nurse in the medical Tenn., has been named regional manager Daniel Shimasaki (’95), Jonesboro, for the department of development and intensive care unit of Jackson-Madison of the year by Jostens. Ark., is a financial adviser with Morgan alumni relations at Vanderbilt University. County in Jackson, Cathy Taylor (’76), Nashville, Tenn., Stanley. Audrey Weddington (’07), Tenn. is the new assistant commissioner for the Clayton Snellgrove (’97), Murfreesboro, is an assistant media buyer Jeff Ingram (’05), Memphis, Tenn., is Tennessee Department of Health’s Bureau Murfreesboro, recently published his first for the Buntin Group advertising agency member of Barack Obama's presidential of Health Services Administration. novel, The Ball Player. in Nashville, Tenn. campaign field staff in South Carolina. Wayne White (’79), Los Angeles, Rebecca Stone (’90), Lewisburg, Tenn., Rebecca Westergard (’00), Kihyon Kim (’06), Hendersonville, Calif., has been selected for the “2007 is employed with Amwins Brokerage of Murfreesboro, has recently opened Tenn., is the director of Sumner Regional Esquire 100” by Esquire magazine. Tennessee. Barfield Paint and Supply in Medical Center. Chad Welsh Murfreesboro. (’95, ’98), Wilkes-Barre, Todd Lewis (’07), Franklin, Tenn., is Pa., is an assistant professor of biology at Kristen Wilkey (’05), Duluth, Ga., is a 1 9 8 0 s founder and president of Legacy director of physical rehabilitation. King's College. Development Group LLC. Jared Wilson (’98), Clarksville, Tenn., Carrie Youell (’04, ’07), Murfreesboro, Randy Brown (’80), Winchester, Tenn., Akil Lloyd (’05), Chattanooga, Tenn., is a United Methodist minister. is the coordinator of Greek affairs for is a United Methodist pastor. is a corporate trainer for Credit Payment MTSU. Monique Wilson (’92, ’96), Lynita Collins (’87), Bowling Green, Services. David M. Youell Jr. (’02, ’04), Murfreesboro, is quality systems manager Ky., is a recruitment and retention coordi- Patience Long (’01), Webster, N.Y., is Murfreesboro, is a territory representative at Bridgestone/Firestone and recently nator for Home Instead Senior Care. the director of special events for Gilda's for Stryker. received her certification as a project man- George Hamilton Jr. (’80), Dunlap, Club Rochester. Andy Qimao Zhang (’02), Alexandria, agement professional from the Project Tenn., is with George Hamilton Land and Ashley Lowe (’04), Murfreesboro, is a Va., has published his book “Memories of Management Institute. Auction Company of Southeast speech language pathologist for TOP an Eastern Sky.” Tennessee. Lance Wise (’96), Nashville, Tenn., is Rehab Services in Tullahoma, Tenn. She Julia Lawson (’87), Maryville, Tenn., an account manager for Choice Medical is also a BeautiControl Unit VIP consult- recently received her specialist in educa- Inc. ant. tion degree from Northwestern State Jeremy Majors (’04), Osaka-Fu, Japan, University in Natchitoches, La. She is in has opened his own English-speaking In Memoriam her 20th year of teaching elementary 2 0 0 0 s school called Janus English Institute, school music in Maryville. where he is teaching English to Japanese MTSU and the Office of Alumni Relations Richard Pugh (’80, ’86), Los Angeles, Tianca Ashford (’05), Antioch, Tenn., adults. extend deepest sympathy to the families and Calif., is a senior auditor with the audit is in the provider enrollment division of Amy McCormick (’07), Woodbury, friends of alumni who have passed away. and advisory services department of the CIGNA. Tenn., is a wine chemist and laboratory 1930s University of California, Los Angeles. Jason Bandy (’06), Murfreesboro, is an technician. operations manager for Polo Ralph Col. Carolyn Sharpe (’82), Bethnie McDonald (’02), Whitney Stegall Sr. (’37), Lauren. Woodbridge, Va., is deployed to Murfreesboro, is district director of sales Murfreesboro, died Sept. 21, 2007. Baghdad, Iraq, as the deputy director of Dan Bednarzyk (’01), Madison, Miss., development for Kindred Healthcare. business management, Gulf region divi- is vice president of manufacturing for Jeanie McJunkins (’04), Austin, Texas, 1950s sion, of the U.S. Army Corps of Nissan North America’s vehicle assembly is employed with the Texas Attorney Engineers. plant in Canton, Miss. General while pursuing a graduate Mary Jo Dillon (’54), Memphis, Tenn., David Shearin (’80), Nashville, Tenn., Kelli Burton (’05), Carbondale, Ill., is degree in legal studies from Texas State died Feb. 23, 2007. is chief financial officer for Horizon working on her law degree at Southern University. James Hayes (’58), Hixson, Tenn., died Travel Plazas LLC in Franklin, Tenn. Illinois University at Carbondale. Devin McWhorter (’00), Murfreesboro, Dec. 20, 2006. John Wilson (’81), Decatur, Ga., is Dominic Casale (’06), Philadelphia, is a business consultant for InfoWorks of Warren “Brook” Helmers (’57), International Baccalaureate District Penn., is a live sound engineer for the Nashville, Tenn. Arlington, Tenn., died Feb. 6, 2007. Coordinator for DeKalb County Schools. Trocadero Theatre and for Clear Sound Brent Nester (’02), Durham, N.C., is a Gerdie B. Hines (’52, ’71), Huntsville, Inc. salesman for Dixie Homecrafters. Ala., died Aug. 18, 2005. David Cherry (’05), Spring Hill, Tenn., Mary Nixon ('01), Marietta, Ga., is sen- Nellie J. Jacks Hines (’51, ’70), 1 9 9 0 s is a management associate for Regions ior visual director for Bloomingdale's Las Huntsville, Ala., died July 4, 2007. Bank. Vegas Home and Furniture Store. Macey Agee (’94), Malibu, Calif., is a Nancy Michele Cole (’06), Andrew Osantowske (’07), Millburn, writer and part-time actor. Murfreesboro, is a title coordinator for N.J., is an aircraft dispatcher. (See ’In Memoriam,’ Page 7) 6 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com December 2007 Gettinge need your input to continue blazing youngerahead toward the university's 100th anniversary,every as searching for something day fun to do, come to a basket- new trails. alumni, we are as youthful as ever. ball game. Go to Tucker Theater and see a play or W In this lies our challenge. Your Alumni hear a performance at the MTSU School of Music. It is hard to imagine actually getting younger in Association is dedicated to not only preserving the Call or e-mail an old friend from college. I challenge age every single year. For your National Alumni wonderful traditions of the past — such as Golden each of you to do just one thing to connect with your Association, it’s happening. Raiders, our travel program and regular events — University. Don't forget, you can always check in at Of course, the Alumni but also becoming a trailblazer in new programming mtalumni.com. Association, originally started in suited to each and every segment of our alumni pop- Go Blue! 1914, is indeed aging in the tradi- ulation. tional sense. However, our con- The alumni staff and board of directors have stituencies, you, are getting been testing new events and programs at every turn. younger at each and every grad- We want to hear your ideas! Whether you are 26 or uation. As MTSU graduates more 106, your input matters. If you have an idea or want and more each year, the average to help, e-mail us at [email protected]. age of the entire alumni base is Did you miss the Young Alumni wine tasting McClendon decreasing. event at Arrington Vineyards in October? Heard It is hard to believe that the largest single seg- about the Zoo Tour in the spring? Don't forget about ment (about 33 percent) of our nearly 90,000 alumni men's basketball coming to the Sommet Center in Devin McClendon is a 1996 graduate living in Brentwood from MTSU is 35 years old or younger. Within three Nashville against Memphis. Check out mtalumni.com with his wife, Laura, and children, Campbell and Maggie. He is to five years, that percent will increase to nearly 50 for details and to catch up on what is coming next. the owner of McClendon Group Marketing. percent. Needless to say, while we are charging Finally, while it is cold outside and you are MTSU Foundation architect Stegall’s legacy is strong, stable fund By Gina Fann [email protected] tions, who worked closely with Mr. Stegall in his Stegall, who was named an MTSU philanthropic efforts. “By establishing the universi- Distinguished Alumnus in 1971, received the tudents attending MTSU today may only ty foundation, he enabled this institution to President’s Legacy Award at the 2005 Celebration know his name from a sign outside a beauti- achieve a level of excellence that state moneys of Excellence ceremonies, among other awards and S ful building. The foundation that retired alone can’t provide.” expressions of thanks. The Wood-Stegall Center, Chancellor Whitney A. Stegall helped to lay for He and fellow alumni Randolph C. Wood (’41), which opened in 2003 and houses MTSU’s devel- those students and for MTSU, N.C Beasley and Homer Pittard (’36) joined with opment and foundation offices, honors alumnus however, leaves a much larger then-university President Quill E. Cope to charter Wood, who helped launch the MTSU Foundation footprint than a brick-and-mortar The Middle Tennessee State College Loan, with a $40,000 donation, and the many who laid facility. Scholarship and Development Foundation. In fact, the legal groundwork for it. Mr. Stegall, 91, a 1937 Mr. Stegall wrote the legal document creating it. Mr. Stegall was preceded in death by his alumnus of what was then The charter — the first of its kind for a regional devoted wife, Orene Cowan Stegall; a brother, Middle Tennessee State College university in Tennessee — created the nonprofit Goodwin Stegall; and a sister, May Love Stegall and a former state senator, died entity that accepts, invests and distributes gifts of Gale. He is survived by his sister, Adelyn Stegall Sept. 21. A Rockvale, Tenn., personal or real property donated to MTSU for Stevenson and her husband, Dr. Jim Stevenson, of native, the chancellor taught scholarships, faculty and staff support, capital , Ga; his children, Whitney Stegall Jr. and Stegall high-school chemistry and biolo- campaigns and other educational efforts. his wife, Sherry H. Stegall, of Brentwood, and Amy gy and coached basketball, In 1965, while in the state Senate, Mr. Stegall Stegall Swartz and her husband, Dr. Kevin M. worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps and moved MTSC into the future when he successfully Swartz, of Murfreesboro, four grandchildren, served in World War II before embarking on his introduced legislation to designate the college as a Shannon W. Swartz, Benjamin P. Swartz, Sabrina L. longest career path, that of an attorney and judge university. Stegall and Sydney C. Stegall, five nieces, one in Rutherford County for 40-plus years. “The chancellor loved the university and sup- nephew and countless Stegall and Steagall rela- “Chancellor Stegall never asked for a lot of ported it athletically and academically,” said long- tives, all of whom he loved and cherished. publicity, but in his own quiet way, he helped time friend Ross Spielman (B.S. ’55), former MTSU Memorials in his honor may be made the shape higher education here at MTSU and at pub- Foundation president. “It is a great loss, but there Stegall Educational Foundation, 107 N. Maple St., lic universities across the state,” said Joe Bales, vice also are a lot of good people coming along behind Murfreesboro, Tenn., 37130; the Foundation president for development and university rela- him to continue his work.” (mtsu.edu/~devofc); or Vanderbilt Law School. Baby Raiders In Memoriam from Page 6 Spencer Ato, born July 23, 2007, to Reagan Elise Harris, born June 20, of Arlington, Tenn. 1960s Leslie (’01) and Robert Ato of Leesburg, 2007, to Ashley (’97) and Scott Harris of Andrew Ryan Reeves, born Oct. 18, Ga. Columbia, Tenn. 2006, to Gina and Jason Reeves (’95) of George Henson (’61), Winchester, Kate Benton, born July 28, 2007, to Andy Hill, born June 8, 2007, to Stacia Shelbyville, Tenn. Tenn., died March 11, 2007. Kandra (’07) and Stephen Benton (’01) of Brantley (’02) and Marcus Hill of Sophie Grace Robinson, born Aug. 6, Murfreesboro. Tullahoma, Tenn. 2007, to Zarah (’01) and Saul Robinson of 1970s Katherine Elizabeth Canary, born July Cara Elizabeth Jones, born April 5, St. Louis, Mo. 18, 2007, to Amy (’02) and Ken Canary 2007, to Ashley (’96) and Bryan Jones of Elizabeth Walker Roush, born Oct. 20, Arthur Arrington (’74), Cleveland, (’01) of Murfreesboro. Dyersburg, Tenn. 2006, to Tony and Lynne Askin-Roush Tenn., died Oct. 18, 2006. Lillianne Paige Chaffin, born July 25, Kaden Kaul, born Feb. 28, 2007, to (’88) of Orlando, Fla. Dennis Bandy (’70), LaFayette, Ga., 2007, to Stephanie (’04) and Michael Kandy (’97) and Konrad Kaul (’98, ’02) of Isabella Renee Sanders, born Oct. 27, died July 26, 2007. Chaffin of Cordova, Tenn. Murfreesboro. 2006 to Sutonia (’03) and Ryan Sanders Dennis Keith Bronder (’70), Tyson Dailey, born May 9, 2007, to Kaylie Renae King, born March 23, (’03) of Murfreesboro. Tamarac, Florida, died Aug. 17, 2007. Toshi (’05) and Craig Dailey of Huntsville, 2007, to Elysha (’95) and Stephen King of William Jonas Scruggs, born Jan. 19, Judy L. Giles (’73), Lawrenceburg, Ala. Unionville, Tenn. 2007, to Janice (’94) and Billy Dean Tenn., died Feb. 4, 2006. Joshua Robert Decker, born March 2, Brandon Alan Mabry, born April 27, Scruggs of Hartsville, Tenn. 2007, to Jamie (’04) and Robert Decker of 2007, to Sheryl (’04) and David Mabry Channing Rian Selle, born Aug. 7, Smyrna, Tenn. (’04) of Murfreesboro. 2007, to Christopher (’97) and Devan Selle 1990s Sam Kenneth DeRocker, born May 26, Tate Scott Malone, born Nov. 24, 2006, of Columbia, Tenn. 2007, to Melanie and Bradley DeRocker to Kim (’99, ’02) and Tracy Malone (’97) of Anna Caroline Sells, born July 25, Dr. Donald Damron (’90), Grayson, (’06) of Knoxville, Tenn. Ardmore, Ala. 2006, to Tara (’97) and John David Sells Ky., died June 24, 2007. Evan Karl Easterday, born Oct. 27, Eli Brennan McLean, born April 13, (’96) of Pikeville, Tenn. 2006, to Susan (’90) and Brendan 2007, to Elizabeth (’95) and Brian McLean Jacob Christian Summers, born Aug. 2000s Easterday of Brentwood, Tenn. of Hillsboro, Tenn. 14, 2007, to Karen and James Summers Mary Alice Ervin, born Jan. 29, 2007, to Ashle Monet Montgomery, born Dec. (’90) of Waldorf, Md. Drew Michael Tipton (’03), Deborah Austin (’00) and Ed Ervin of 30, 2006, to Lillie Melissa (’95) and Gabrielle Elaine Velardo, born Aug. 8, Nashville, Tenn., died March 24, 2007. Cookeville, Tenn. Antione Montgomery of Chattanooga, 2007, to Camille Elaine Spink (’98) and Samantha Reed Festervand, born May Tenn. Eugene Velardo (’98) of Yulee, Fla. 16, 2007, to Ryann Nikki (’02, ’03) and Robert Buchanan Pitt, born May 24, Jake Edwin Walker, born Aug. 15, James Festervand (’05) of Murfreesboro. 2007, to Kimberly (’95) and Justin Pitt of 2007, to Kelly (’98, ’00) and Eric Walker of Did You Know? Ava Fouche, born March 3, 2007, to Franklin, Tenn. Milan, Tenn. Dr. James M. Buchanan (’40) won Allison (’96) and Robert Fouche of Lucas Read Powers, born April 21, Rylee Marie Warbritton, born May 29, the Nobel Prize in 1986 for his Memphis, Tenn. 2007, to Cara (’02) and Michael Powers of 2007, to Kim (’98, ’00) and Jeff Warbritton Madelyn Elizabeth Greene, born May Murfreesboro. of Nolensville, Tenn. work in the Economic Sciences 21, 2007, to Beth (’03) and Derrick Greene Isabella Louise Reese, born Aug. 28, Michael White Jr., born Feb. 23, 2007, (Public Choice Theory and (’04) of Murfreesboro. 2006, to Lyndsey (’03) and Jeff Reese (’01) to Jessica McClure (’03) of Murfreesboro. Governmental Economics).

December 2007 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com 7 Big Apple CAMPUS BRIEFS theatre reunion Alumni, current stu- dents and MTSU the- atre faculty gather out- side the Joshua Tree Restaurant in New York City following their recent fall break reunion. The meeting of 24 alumni, current students, friends and faculty was aimed at helping recent gradu- ates connect with Photo by Andy Heidt alumni who have lived and worked longer in CampusRec Center will serve New York City. Plans are under way to have as Red Cross emergency shelter similar reunions on a MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, left, regular basis as more and Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the former students move American Red Cross board of directors chair to New York. Mike Picklesimer, sign an agreement Submitted photo between the university and the American Red Cross making MTSU Campus Recreation Center a new American Red Cross emergency shelter that can accommo- Memphis Mix and Mingle at Pat O’Brien’s date 160 cots.

Mediation team national champs MTSU’s mediation team members are celebrating their new status as 2007 National Intercollegiate Mediation Champions after their performance in an Oct. 27 tournament at the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago. MTSU defeated a field of 32 teams including second-place Boston University, third-place University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and fourth-place University of Toledo. Alumni Bill Reaney (’83, ’94), center, and Jack (’64) and Alumni Relations Assistant Director Rhonda Wright assists Katherine Lewis enjoy the evening at the Memphis Mix Sarah Farthing of Jefferson City, Tenn., MTSU alumnus Eddie Wright (’77) with registration at the and Mingle Oct. 12. The event was held at Pat O'Brien’s on and Ryan Richards of Sweetwater, Tenn., Memphis Mix and Mingle Oct. 12 at Pat O’Brien’s on Beale Beale Street. were awarded All-American honors as Street. mediators. Teammates selected Farthing to represent MTSU in the championship round because she had the highest indi- MTSU cheerleaders vidual mediation scores of the group in run the Blue Raider flags across the foot- regular competition. ball field after MTSU’s 21-7 victory Dairy team is tops in nation against the University of MTSU’s Dairy Products Evaluation Memphis Oct. 13. Team is national champion for the second straight year, earning the 2007 distinction Oct. 13-16 in Las Vegas. The team won Photos by Michelle Stepp and Rhonda Wright first-place awards in the milk and all prod- ucts categories, second places in butter and yogurt and third for ice cream and cottage cheese, plus individual awards. 2007-08 MTSU basketball schedules Blue Raiders Lady Raiders Date Team Location Time Date Team Location Time Dec. 1 Houston Houston, Texas TBA Dec. 2 Western Carolina MTSU 2 p.m. Dec. 12 Belmont MTSU 7 p.m. Dec. 5 Maryland College Park, Md. 6 p.m. Dec. 15 Memphis (ESPN 2) Nashville 6 p.m. Dec. 13 Tennessee Knoxville 6 p.m. Dec. 18 Fla. International MTSU 7 p.m. Dec. 15 Austin Peay Clarksville 5:15 p.m. Dec. 22 South Alabama Mobile, Ala. 7:05 p.m. Dec. 19 Fla. International MTSU 7 p.m. Dec. 29 Austin Peay MTSU 7 p.m. Dec. 22 South Alabama Mobile, Ala. 5:15 p.m. Jan. 2 Western Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. 7 p.m. Dec. 28 LSU MTSU 7 p.m. Jan. 5 Denver MTSU 7 p.m. Dec. 30 Louisville Louisville, Ky. 1 p.m. Jan. 9 Florida Atlantic MTSU 7 p.m. Jan. 3 Western Ky. Bowling Green, Ky. 7 p.m. Jan. 16 Troy Troy, Ala. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 Denver MTSU 2 p.m. Jan. 19 N. Orleans (ESPN Reg.)MTSU 6 p.m. Jan. 10 Florida Atlantic MTSU 7 p.m. Jan. 24 Louisiana-Monroe Monroe, La. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 Arkansas State Jonesboro, Ark. 7:05 p.m. Jan. 27 North Texas MTSU 2 p.m. Jan. 17 Troy Troy, Ala. 7 p.m. Jan. 31 Louisiana-Lafayette Lafayette, La. 7 p.m. Jan. 20 New Orleans MTSU 2 p.m. Feb. 4 Arkansas State Jonesboro, Ark. 7:05 p.m. Jan. 24 Louisiana-Monroe Monroe, La. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 UALR MTSU 7 p.m. Jan. 26 North Texas MTSU 7 p.m. Feb. 9 Florida International Miami, Fla. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 Louisiana-Lafayette Lafayette, La. 7 p.m. Feb. 14 South Alabama MTSU 7 p.m. Feb. 6 Ark.-Little Rock MTSU 7 p.m. Feb. 16 W. Ky. (ESPN Reg.) MTSU 3 p.m. Feb. 9 Florida International Miami, Fla. 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Denver Denver, Colo. 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 South Alabama MTSU 7 p.m. Feb. 23 Florida Atlantic Boca Raton, Fla. 6 p.m. Feb. 17 W. Ky. (ESPN Reg.) MTSU 2 p.m. March 1 Troy MTSU 7 p.m. Feb. 21 Denver Denver, Colo. 6 p.m. March 5 Sun Belt tour. 1st rd. TBA TBA Feb. 23 Florida Atlantic Boca Raton, Fla. 4 p.m. March 8-11 Sun Belt Champ. Mobile, Ala. TBA March 1 Troy MTSU 3 p.m. For November results, visit goblueraiders.com. March 5 Sun Belt tour. 1st rd. TBA TBA March 8-11 Sun Belt Champ. Mobile, Ala. TBA For November results, visit goblueraiders.com.

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