TECH ACTION ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE WINTER 2014

TECH REACHES RECORD ENROLLMENT READ MORE - PAGES 8-9 Homecoming 2014 a Success, Planning Begins for 2015

I would like to express my appreciation to each member of the As you will sadly see in the “Friends We’ll Tech Family who attended Homecoming 2014 at Arkansas Tech Miss” section of this magazine, we are University. losing loyal alumni at an alarming rate.

From the Homecoming Golf Classic and Ladies Champagne Bingo One of the best ways we can remember them is to carry forward the Luncheon to the Alumni and Friends Reception to Party at the traditions of our university and share them with future generations. Plaza and everything in between, it was a weekend that lived up to Homecoming symbolizes that idea more than any other event, but the idea of a “Forever Green and Gold” Homecoming. it will only continue to thrive if we commit to make it so. Within a week of the conclusion of Homecoming 2014, those of Send your Homecoming feedback via e-mail to [email protected], us in the Office of Alumni Relations started brainstorming about call us at (479) 968-0242 or send traditional mail to Arkansas Tech Homecoming 2015. Constant improvement is at the core of any Alumni House, 1313 North Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. successful organization, and we believe that to be true of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association. Thank you again for a great Homecoming 2014. We’ll hope to see you at a basketball game or other campus event this winter. In the In that spirit, I ask those of you who have attended Homecoming meantime, Fight On, Arkansas Tech! over the years to share your thoughts about which events mean the most to you and any additional events that you would like for us to Sincerely, consider adding to the schedule in future years.

If you have never or rarely attended Homecoming, we’d like to know what we can do to make it a more attractive event for you. Kelly Davis This Alumni Association belongs to all of us, and Homecoming is Director of Alumni Relations & Tech Loyalty Fund our signature event. Alumni Association Board of Directors President: Todd Sweeden ‘76 President-Elect: Truman Hill ‘70

Jim Higgs ‘73 12/14 Jared Wood ‘97 12/14 Melissa Owens Steeves ‘07 12/15 Brad McBride ‘10 12/16 Truman Hill ‘70 12/14 Leila Bean Alston ‘77 12/15 Kendall Tabor ‘89 & ‘92 12/15 Ryan Ritchie ‘03 12/16 Sarah Beth Phillips ‘06 12/14 Susan McIntyre Dunn ‘83 12/15 Adam Anderson ‘11 12/16 Ross White ‘08 & ‘12 12/16 Joshua Ray ‘06 12/14 Cody Hill ‘07 12/15 Larry Brown ‘10 12/16 Jimmy Rofkahr, Ozark Campus Rep. Sandy Smith ‘86 12/14 Sherry Nordin Polsgrove ‘81 12/15 Alyssa McTeer Carter ‘02 12/16 Matthew White ‘06 12/14 Dustin Parsons ‘10 12/15 Denise Clayton ‘85 12/16 Cara Hammond Witherspoon ‘78 12/14 Justin Price ‘01 12/15 Steve Kesner ‘77 12/16

Tech Action, Volume 50, No. 3. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801 Tech Action is published by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, Director of Alumni Relations Editorial Committee Cover Artwork 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, & Tech Loyalty Fund Kelly Davis, Jayne Jones, Liz Underwood AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, Kelly Davis Julie Nebben Morgan, parents, friends and faculty/staff of Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner Contributing Photographers Arkansas Tech University. We welcome Coordinator of Young Alumni Liz Chrisman, Tim Carr, manuscripts and photographs from & Student Philanthropy Publications/Creative Services Alex Duvall our readers. Please include a self- Alison Parks Taylor Felisha Weaver addressed, stamped envelope if you Coordinator of Alumni E-mail address would like your originals returned. Communications & Events Director of New Media [email protected] Parents, if your son or daughter Aaron Jones Carrie Harris Phillips attended Tech and is no longer living Web site at this address, please notify our office Alumni Office Administrative Assistant Director of Athletic www.techties.atu.edu of his or her new address. Address Terry Holland-Finley Communications updates can be submitted to the Paul Smith Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling (479) 968-0242 or by sending e-mail to [email protected]. WINTER 2014 02 Tech Action 2014 Arkansas Tech Homecoming Golf Classic Chamberlyne Country Club – Par 72

FIRST FLIGHT Alec Hemba/Todd Wojo/Jamey Young 59

Todd Dennis/George Jones/Dan Nicholson 61

Adam Anderson/Clay Anderson/Dusty Bonds 63

Matt Cooper/Kevin Norton/Jared Wood 63 Hemba, Wojo, Young Bill Curtis/Wyn Norwood/David Rollans 63

Team Wins 2014 SECOND FLIGHT Bryan Fisher/Phil Fisher/Heath Styles 65 Homecoming Golf Classic Chris Abington/Bryant Richardson/Scott Steuber 65

The three-man team of Alec Hemba, Todd Wojo and Jamey Young Chris Cooper/Keith Moore/Jamie Sorrells 65 fired a 13-under par round of 59 to win the 2014 Arkansas Tech Jimmy Cunningham/Nelson Ennis/Dan Lovelady 65 University Homecoming Golf Classic at Chamberlyne Country Club on Friday, Oct. 31. Bryan Brock/Mark Malin/Matt McCoy 65

Hemba/Wojo/Young finished two strokes clear of the field, which Johnny Chambers/Dale Eppler/Brett Papasan 66 included 28 teams and a total of 84 individuals playing in support Bucky Croom/Tripp Croom/Johnny Morgan 66 of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship.

Proceeds from the Homecoming Golf Classic have helped the THIRD FLIGHT Arkansas Tech Alumni Association fund more than $85,000 in Aaron Jones/Thomas Roots/Rick Simmons 68 scholarships over the past four years. Gregg Grant/John Grant/Tom Steward 68

The team of Todd Dennis, George Jones and Dan Nicholson Jake Nabholz/Michael Parker/Jeff Woods 69 finished second with a round of 61. Danny Hipps/Hayden Hipps/Russ Wright 69

Glen Coleman/Kevin Coleman/Kyle Johnson 69

Arnold Bowden/Steven Horne/LeMoyne Smith 70

Ronnie Higgins/Larry LaFevers/Truman Pew 70

Bo Funderburk/John Rommel/Wendell Woodard 70

FOURTH FLIGHT Jerry Bridges/Rick Canada/Robbie Hudson 71

Jeremy Drinkwitz/Gordon Dunn/Bill Grant 71

Kent Bartlett/John Feltner/Mike King 71

Eric Laffoon/Garrett Laffoon/Tara Laffoon 71

David Gatling/Jerry Gatling/David Robinson 71

B.J. Bayer/Jeremy Browning/Darrell Perkins 76

Chris Boudreaux/Mark Ferguson/Earnest Taylor 77

Mary Gunter/Theresa Herrick/Danny Ketcherside 84

WINTER 2014 Homecoming 03 WINTER 2014 04 Homecoming WINTER 2014 Homecoming 05 WINTER 2014 06 Homecoming WINTER 2014 Homecoming 07 Class of 2018 Arkansas Tech University Becomes Third-Largest University in the State

Arkansas Tech University reported a preliminary 11th day record for largest Arkansas Tech main campus freshman class was enrollment of 12,003 students for the fall 2014 semester on Friday, 1,572 students, which was established in fall 2011. Sept. 12. Much of the growth in freshman enrollment came from Pulaski Enrollment at Arkansas Tech increased 5.6 percent over fall 2013. County and Benton County. The number of Arkansas Tech freshmen from those two counties increased by 76.9 percent from fall 2013 to With the increase, Arkansas Tech surpassed the University of fall 2014, going from a combined count of 143 freshmen one year Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Central Arkansas ago to 253 freshmen from Pulaski and Benton counties this fall. to become the third-largest institution of higher learning in the Natural State. Freshman enrollment at Arkansas Tech main campus for fall 2014 increased 17.5 percent over fall 2013, when 1,433 incoming Only the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and Arkansas State freshmen enrolled. University have larger enrollments among Arkansas colleges and universities. The Arkansas Tech Class of 2018 achieved a high school grade point average of 3.24 and an average ACT score of 21.88. This fall “Today marks a significant milestone in the history of Arkansas marks the 20th consecutive year that the Arkansas Tech freshman Tech University,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, who took office as the class has beaten the national and state averages on the ACT exam. 12th president of Arkansas Tech on July 1. “The fact that in one decade we have grown from the sixth-largest university in our state Among the 1,684 freshmen at Arkansas Tech in Russellville, 844 to become one of the three largest is a testament to the quality of (50.1 percent) are female and 840 (49.9 percent) are male. our academic programs and our institutional commitment to serve When the first-time students from Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus a diverse community of learners. This achievement is a point of are included in the count, there are 1,951 freshmen enrolled at pride for each member of the Arkansas Tech family.” Arkansas Tech this fall. Enrollment at Arkansas Tech has increased by 183 percent since The enrollment announcement by Arkansas Tech came on the 1997. This fall marks the 16th consecutive year that Arkansas Tech heels of the release of the “Almanac of Higher Education 2014” has established a new institutional record for largest enrollment. by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The almanac reported that The growth in fall 2014 is bolstered by the largest freshman class in Arkansas Tech is among the 10 fastest-growing master’s degree- Arkansas Tech history. There are 1,684 incoming freshmen on the granting universities in the United States for a second consecutive main campus of Arkansas Tech in Russellville this fall. The previous year.

WINTER 2014 08 Today's Tech 2014 ENROLLMENT NUMBERS

#3 ATU 12,003

30000 #4 UCA 11,698 U of A 25000 #5 UALR 11,681

20000

ASU 15000

ATU

10000 UCA UALR

UAFS 5000

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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

From 6th to 3rd 1951 9th largest in enrollment in students in record-setting fastest-growing master’s just 11 years 2014 freshman class institution in the nation*

Enrollment has grown Minority enrollment 183% every year since grows to enrollment growth % since 1997 1998 22.4

*Chronicle of Higher Education LX, Number 45

The “Almanac of Higher Education 2014” showed that enrollment • there are 904 graduate students at Arkansas Tech in fall 2014, at Arkansas Tech increased by 87 percent from 2002-2012, making it the highest such count in institution history; the fastest-growing university in Arkansas for that time frame. • 43.7 percent of Arkansas Tech freshmen this fall self-reported as Growth at Arkansas Tech has included many enrollment milestones first-generation college students; along the way. Arkansas Tech exceeded 5,000 students for the first • students from minority groups represent 22.4 percent of the time in 2000; 6,000 students in 2003; 7,000 students in 2006; 8,000 Arkansas Tech student body, compared to 10 percent of the students in 2009; 9,000 students in 2010; 10,000 students in 2011; student body in 2004; 11,000 students in 2013; and now 12,000 students in 2014. • Arkansas Tech enrolled 450 international students representing Other numbers of note from the fall 2014 enrollment at Arkansas 36 foreign countries for the fall 2014 semester; Tech: • and among the 1,951 freshmen at Arkansas Tech, 1,831 (93.8 • included in the overall enrollment number are 2,172 individuals percent) are from the State of Arkansas. studying through Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus, which has seen its enrollment increase by 622 percent since joining Arkansas For more information about Arkansas Tech University, Tech in 2003; visit www.atu.edu.

WINTER 2014 Today's Tech 09 Arkansas Tech University Earns Right to Offer Doctoral Programs

HISTORIC MOMENT OPENS DOOR FOR In November 2010, the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees approved DOCTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM AT TECH the program proposal that outlined the Doctor of Education degree as developed by the faculty in the Arkansas Tech Center for There is a new option in Arkansas for individuals who wish to Leadership and Learning. pursue higher education at the highest level. The years since have seen a site visit by an out-of-state review Arkansas Tech University was granted a change in role and scope team in March 2012 and program reviews by the Arkansas Higher by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday, Education Coordinating Board, all of which led to the decision July 25, a measure that will allow the institution to offer doctoral in July to grant Arkansas Tech a change in role and scope and programs for the first time. permission to begin offering a Doctor of Education degree in “This is an historic moment in the life of Arkansas Tech University,” school leadership. said Dr. John W. Watson, vice president for academic affairs. The program is designed for K-12 education professionals who “The opportunity to offer doctoral programs is a milestone in currently serve or wish to serve in school district leadership our continuing efforts to meet the educational needs of our positions. constituents. I offer my appreciation and congratulations to Dr. Mary Gunter, dean of the Graduate College, and her faculty The Arkansas Tech Doctor of Education degree in school leadership colleagues for their hard work to make this possible.” will build upon the curriculum of the institution’s existing Educational Specialist degree, which consists of 30 hours of course The decision by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating work beyond the master’s degree level. Board is the culmination of a series of related events that began in July 2010, when the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees approved The first cohort of Doctor of Education degree in school leadership a letter of intent notifying the Arkansas Department of Higher students in Arkansas Tech history will begin its studies in summer Education (ADHE) that the university was developing a Doctor of 2015. Education program. For more information about the forthcoming Arkansas Tech Doctor One month later, the board approved a letter of intent to ADHE of Education degree in school leadership, call (479) 498-6022 or concerning the change in role and scope necessary to allow send e-mail to [email protected]. Arkansas Tech to offer doctoral programs.

WINTER 2014 10 Today's Tech Arkansas Tech University’s Class of 2018 wears gold during the inaugural freshman convocation at Tucker Coliseum (left) as Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president, speaks of the class’s rare opportunity (right). Arkansas Tech Formally Inducts Its Class Of 2018 During Inaugural Convocation

Arkansas Tech University officially Tech is about overcoming any and all plague our world. Among them, as noted inducted its Class of 2018 into the obstacles that stand between a student earlier, are hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and Tech family on Tuesday, Aug. 26, during and his or her academic goals.” we did not even begin to mention, war, the institution’s inaugural freshman illness and disability. I could go on and on. Bowen went on to speak of the rare convocation at Tucker Coliseum. opportunity that the Arkansas Tech Class “We need you,” continued Bowen. “We Freshmen were inducted as Arkansas Tech of 2018 has received by noting that 17 need your talents, your skills, your students by the deans of their respective percent of the world population cannot creativity to address these issues. A colleges. read or write, 15 percent of the world college education equips you to address population is undernourished, 48 percent these issues. Find your passion, be it Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas of the world population lives on less than creating a new technology that multiplies Tech, began her remarks by sharing a brief $2 per day and less than 1 percent of food production to feed the hungry, or history of the university with the freshmen. the world population has the chance to educating children, or discovering the next “Today, we inherit the 105-year tradition graduate from a public university in the generation of energy source, whatever it of Arkansas Tech,” said Bowen, who took United States. may be. Find that passion, your passion, office as the 12th president of Arkansas and make your mark. I challenge you “So yes, you have an incredible Tech on July 1. “It is a tradition built upon to take this opportunity to meet that opportunity, each and every one of you,” providing educational opportunity. It is a responsibility, the one you choose based said Bowen. “But with opportunity comes tradition of professionalism and integrity. on your passion.” responsibility. There are many issues that Perhaps most of all, the story of Arkansas

WINTER 2014 Today's Tech 11 Stamps Named to Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame

Arkansas Tech University alumnus Jim career that has included more than 62 years and 49,000 flying hours. Stamps has earned one of the top honors Stamps was a pilot with Northwest Airlines for 37 of those years. available to pilots in the United States of When he retired from Northwest as a captain, he did so ranked No. 1 America. in seniority among the airline’s pilots. Stamps received the 2014 Wright A 2004 inductee into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame, Stamps Brothers Master Pilot Award from the told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette River Valley and Ozark Edition U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The shortly after his induction that his career far surpassed his wildest honor is reserved for commercial pilots expectations. with 50 or more years of continuous service without incident. “How would you think of a little kid from Pea Ridge, Ark., going to all these places all over the world?” said Stamps. “You wouldn’t think A native of the Pea Ridge community in rural Pope County, Stamps of it, would you? It means everything to me. You’ve got to consider learned how to fly an airplane and began his flight training at where I came from. I’ve had a life that no one else can even believe. Arkansas Tech. He graduated from Tech in 1947 and went on to a It’s been a great life for me.” Purchase Your “Taste of Tech” Cookbook “Taste of Tech” - a cookbook featuring plus shipping, handling and Arkansas sales recipes from Arkansas Tech alumni, current tax for Arkansas residents. A portion of the and former Tech employees and friends of proceeds will benefit current Arkansas Tech the university - is now available for purchase students. Each purchase includes an e-book. exclusively through the Arkansas Tech “Taste of Tech” is available in the Arkansas Bookstore. Tech Bookstore, which is located in the The recipes include favorites in nine W.O. Young Building at 209 West O Street in different categories: appetizers and Russellville, Mondays-Thursdays from beverages, soups and salads, vegetables 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from and side dishes, main dishes, breads and 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. rolls, desserts, cookies and candy, this and Call (479) 968-0255 for more information that and a sampling of our past. about ordering a copy of “Taste of Tech” if Cost for the cookbook is $17.95 per book you cannot visit the bookstore in person. Tabor Becomes First Business Data Analytics Grad

Alex Tabor of North Little officer of Celerit, an information technology and technical consulting Rock helped the business data firm based in Little Rock. analytics degree program in Tabor served an internship with Celerit as part of his academic the Arkansas Tech University preparation. College of Business reach a milestone during summer 2014 Arkansas Tech launched its business data analytics program during commencement ceremonies on the 2012-13 school year. It is the first baccalaureate degree program in Saturday, Aug. 9. Arkansas that approaches data analytics from a business perspective.

Tabor became the first Arkansas Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that employment Tech student to graduate with a in the closely related management analyst field is expected to grow 24 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in business percent by the year 2018. The average salary for management analysts data analytics. in Arkansas is $60,000 per year.

Among those present to congratulate Tabor on his achievement was For more information about the Arkansas Tech Bachelor of Science in Terry Rothwell. She is an Arkansas Tech alumna, a member of the Business Administration degree in business data analytics, call (479) Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction and the founder and chief executive 968-0490 or visit www.atu.edu/business.

WINTER 2014 12 Today's Tech Ozark Allied Health Holds Groundbreaking

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus broke ground on its The Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees previously approved the 20,723-square foot allied health building on Thursday, Oct. 23. funding during its May 15 meeting.

Once completed, the new allied health building will house The architect is Wes Burgess from Crafton Tull of Rogers with five of the campus’ allied health programs - paramedic, health the construction bid going to The Cone Group, Inc., of Little information technology, physical therapist assistant, practical Rock. nursing and registered nursing. The building is scheduled to open for spring 2016 classes. The The multipurpose facility will be the campus’ first two-story new allied health building, as well as replacing the roof on structure and will feature laboratory and technology expansion, the Technology and Academic Support building, represents an offices for faculty and support staff, a fitness center, student lounge investment of $6 million toward campus improvements. areas and a testing center. The building will also have three new Arkansas Tech-Ozark offers health care options in health computer labs. information technology, physical therapist assistant, The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the cardiovascular technology, occupational therapy assistant, economic feasibility of bonds toward construction of the new allied medical assisting, nursing assistant, practical nursing, health building at Arkansas Tech-Ozark during its regular quarterly registered nursing, emergency medical technician, paramedic meeting on July 25. and human services. Brown Building Construction Reaches Milestone

A new 66,900-square foot academic, student support and administrative facility on the main campus of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville is one step closer to completion.

Arkansas Tech hosted a topping out ceremony on Monday, Nov. 3, to mark the placement of a beam at the highest point of the project.

Located near the intersection of West O Street and Coliseum Drive, the $16 million facility will provide classroom and conference room space for the university as well as office space for operating areas such as admissions, registrar, student accounts, financial aid, payroll, budget, human resources and the university’s federally-funded TRIO out will be able to feel a special connection with this building and programs - Upward Bound and Student Support Services. share that connection with their children, grandchildren and great Arkansas Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends left their grandchildren,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, Arkansas Tech president. mark on the project by signing the beam that was hoisted to the top The Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees voted on May 10, 2014, to name of the structure. the facility in honor of Dr. Robert Charles Brown, president emeritus “When this facility opens, and for decades afterward, the members of and distinguished professor of economics at Arkansas Tech, and his the Tech family who signed the beam representative of the topping wife, Jill Lestage Brown.

WINTER 2014 Today's Tech 13 Renovations Bring New Life to Caraway Hall

SUMMER PROJECT YIELDS It was great to see that they all want to and see each other in the stairways every SORORITY HOUSE LIVING live there, and that is definitely what we day, so it’s been a great opportunity to wanted.” meet the girls in the other organizations. One of the most recognizable and historic facilities at Arkansas Tech University is All four organizations met their “Before, when we just joined, it was now a hub for Greek life on campus. recruitment goals of admitting at least difficult because we didn’t see each other 28 new members for fall 2014, and the or talk that much except for our weekly Opened in March 1935, Caraway Hall has number of bids extended by the National chapter meetings,” continued Asher. “Now, been listed on the National Register of Panhellenic Conference sororities on all of our members come up and hang Historic Places since 1992. It was named campus has increased by 39 percent in the out in Caraway, not just the girls who live in memory of Sen. Thaddeus Caraway. His last three years. there. We have really bonded.” widow, Sen. Hattie Caraway, spoke at the dedication of the building in October 1935. “I love that I am with my sisters in Asher said that the carpets and hardwood Caraway Hall,” said Katy Gatling of Wynne, floors are her favorite features in the Almost eight decades later, a $528,000 president of Phi Mu. “The meeting spaces renovated Caraway Hall. interior renovation has transformed give both our on-campus and off-campus Caraway Hall into a sorority house for “I think the main thing Greek life does is members a place to hang out and be all four National Panhellenic Conference show that students can come together together. It’s great to be able to just go organizations at Tech — Alpha Sigma Tau, for a common purpose,” said Asher. “The upstairs for our meetings.” Delta Zeta, Phi Mu and Zeta Tau Alpha. main focus of Greek life is philanthropy. Gatling explained that the opportunity Everyone is different and fits in with The renovation was put on display during to interact with members of the other different organizations, but we all come a Homecoming 2014 open house on organizations has been an added benefit. together to help the community.” Saturday, Nov. 1. “You think that they are different because Bailey Egger of Bentonville, president of “I feel like Greek life definitely needed they are in a different sorority than you,” Zeta Tau Alpha, said that Caraway Hall something on our campus that was a said Gatling, “but seeing them in that already feels like home. visual point for campus,” said Chloe Cox of environment instead of just seeing them North Little Rock, president of Delta Zeta. “It’s one big sleepover all the time,” said in class, you have the chance to see that “Caraway Hall is a great place and has a Egger. “There are 25 of us living there, and you are more similar than different.” great location. It has increased people’s we are always together. I didn’t think it was perception of Greek life and it definitely Autumn Asher of Greenwood, president of going to be nearly this good. It blew my helped us during recruitment.” Alpha Sigma Tau, said that aspect of the mind the first time we walked in there. Our Caraway Hall project has been especially floors are beyond anything that I would Cox noted that the new lobby furniture helpful for her organization, which is in its ever imagine in a dorm room. is her favorite feature of the renovated second year returning to the Arkansas Tech Caraway Hall. “There’s officially a place for everyone to campus after a three-decade hiatus. come and spend time,” continued Egger. “Everybody was in love with it,” said Cox. “A lot of us really didn’t know very many “Having a place that we can all call our “On the first night of orientation, the new of the girls in the other sororities,” said own has already helped.” girls were lined up wanting to move in. Asher. “Now we all share a laundry room

WINTER 2014 14 Today's Tech Tech Building Long-Term Relationship with Tsunami Victims

There are approximately 6,200 “Going over there made me miles between the main campus realize why I wanted to study of Arkansas Tech University in the language in the first place,” Russellville and the region of said Boehm. “If I hadn’t gone to Japan that was devastated by the Arkansas Tech, I would have never tsunami of March 2011. received this opportunity to go to Japan. I believe that if you are Read the words of Futoshi Toba, given an opportunity to go to a mayor of the city of Rikuzentakata, foreign country, you should never Japan, and it becomes clear ever pass that chance up. For the that a pair of English language college to be able to offer such a camps that faculty, staff and chance is an amazing thing.” students from Arkansas Tech have performed in his grief-stricken Boehm recalls the eagerness to land over the past two Augusts learn displayed by the Japanese representative who has worked the have made the two places feel much closer children. English language camps has said it was together. a life-changing experience,” continued “My favorite memory was working with “With the massive loss of life, property Watson. “We go to try to cheer them up the children,” said Boehm. “Even though I and infrastructure, we rely on moments of and help them forget about their losses… was extremely excited to be able to teach hope and happiness for sustenance and to play and laugh. But it changes us too. those kids English and they were able to strength,” wrote Mayor Toba in a letter It provides a greater appreciation for what learn the material quickly and happily, to Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robin E. we have here.” I don’t think the actual class was my Bowen on Sept. 8. “Your professors and favorite part. Even during lunch time the Watson hopes that the growing students offered us this gift and much kids would grab us and ask us to play with relationship between Arkansas Tech and more. For that, you have my personal them. I had a couple of students come the Japanese communities served by the thanks as well as the thanks of the to me asking what this or that means in English language camps will lead to more children who attended and their parents English. They wanted to learn even during cultural exchanges in the future. and grandparents who welcomed them their lunch break.” home every day. The children arrived He and Yasu Onodera, director of the An added step in building the relationship home full of stories and new words and International and Multicultural Student came in advance of the 2014 holiday laughter. This kind of assistance cannot be Services Office at Arkansas Tech, have season when the Arkansas Tech Office of measured, but please know it is precisely developed partnerships with educational Academic Affairs hosted a toy drive for the this kind of support we need the most at entities in the region that could lead to children of Ofunato and Rikuzentakata. this time.” children of Ofunato, Rikuzentakata and the surrounding area growing up to become Watson knew one child that would Dr. John W. Watson, vice president for Arkansas Tech students. definitely be receiving a gift from him. academic affairs at Arkansas Tech, was a part of the English language camp Additional partnerships have been “I lost about four pounds during our most goodwill missions to Ofunato, Japan, in strengthened as part of an institutional recent visit to Japan,” said Watson, “and I 2013, and Rikuzentakata, Japan, in 2014. commitment by Arkansas Tech to provide attribute most of it to this one little boy. more study abroad opportunities for its He is probably 5 or 6 years old, and he “I’ve tried to think of a comparison,” said students. loved to play keep away with this ball that Watson. “Suppose a massive tornado he had. He had me chasing him all around system wiped out Russellville and we Six Arkansas Tech students were part of that gym. all had to move into temporary housing the delegation for the English language north of Dover. It’s been three years, and camp in Rikuzentakata in August 2014. “These are kids just like our kids,” we’re told we still cannot rebuild and it Among them was Taylor Boehm, a continued Watson. “I’ve become pretty will probably be another five years. That broadcast journalism major from Paris. attached to the people of that region. I’ve is what the people in these Japanese never experienced hospitality like theirs. For Boehm, the chance to be a part of communities are facing. Every family in They have become like family to me. I can’t the English language camp team was the those towns lost at least one member. imagine the thought of not going back to fulfillment of a goal to visit Japan that she see them. Even after I retire, I will still go “To a person, every Arkansas Tech first developed in the first grade. back.” WINTER 2014 Today's Tech 15 Thankful for Alumni, Friends Who Invest in Tech’s Mission

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of meeting the first two you to these alumni and friends recipients of a new scholarship being endowed through the who are invested in the mission Arkansas Tech University Foundation. Both are seniors, and of Arkansas Tech University. Their both expressed to me how grateful they are to have received this gifts of all sizes fund scholarships financial assistance made possible by a donor. Another student like the ones mentioned above and refers to the Foundation scholarship she receives as “a blessing.” over 200 others; provide supplemental resources for our academic She knows that without this private support, her ability to departments and athletics; and enrich students’ educational complete her education would be more stressful financially. She experience by enabling them to attend academic-related meetings also already knows the importance of giving back to this university and competitions. for the benefit of our students. A key point is that although these Reserve your spot on next year’s donor roll by making your gift scholarships are not full tuition, they are a vital source of support payable to the Arkansas Tech University Foundation today. It’s easy that enables these students to persist to graduation. to make a difference in the life of a student. One simple way is to One of our faculty members summed it up best recently when he go online: www.atu.edu/givetotech. stated that although he is not able to give a large amount each Sincerely, year, he knows that every little bit that can be given helps. “If I give a little bit and everybody else gives a little bit, that is substantial.” He knows private giving is a component of the funding that Tech relies on to accomplish our goals for helping our students.

We gratefully present the 2013-2014 Donor Roll in the next few Jayne Jones pages, and on behalf of our students, faculty and staff, say thank Vice President for Development

2013-14 Roll of Donors July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014 HERITAGE SOCIETY: Contact: Dana Moseley, Director of Gift Planning, (479) 964-0532 or [email protected]

The Heritage Society acknowledges our alumni and friends who have made provisions in their estate plans for gifts to be made to the Arkansas Tech University Foundation. These gifts take many forms: simple bequests by will, gifts of life insurance, or life income gifts such as annuities and charitable trusts. Many of these planned gifts offer financial and tax saving benefits to the donor and ensure continued support for future generations at Tech.

Travis and *Lou Adams Robert and Jean Brooks Nathan G. Gordon Revocable Trust Shirley Leonard Revocable Trust Jim Sanchez Cora Adkins Estate, Bill Browning Mary Gunter Patricia Cartwright Mattingly James and Paula Shinn First State Bank & Trust Co. Bill and Emily Callan Roger Gunter M E Maxwell Trust Thomas and Maggie Sullivan Andy and Lou Ann Anders Florence C. Cooper Trust Vincent Harder H. K. and Galena McCaleb Todd Sweeden Ferne Shinn Anderson Opal Cox Peggy Hawkins Lloyd D. McDaniel Barbara A Tate Revocable Trust Heartsill Bartlett Trust W F Curtis Jr Revocable Trust Theresa Herrick Van and Marilyn Moores Tommy and Mary Alice Tomlinson Polly Bartlett Trust William and Virginia Ann Davis Tommy Hindsman David and Dana Moseley Barger and Doris Tygart Carl F. Baswell Cheryl Denton James and Linda Holder Jim Murphy Martha Williams Bob Beaver Deward and Anne Dopson Lillian Hoover The John Nutt Family Ted and Betty Williams James and Laurie Bibler Charitable Trust Laura Ferguson Foundation Trust Phil and Linda Jacobs *Rexann Oller Irma Boyer Charles Fore Tom and Jayne Jones Ben and Terry Rothwell Shannon Briggs Sue Frueauff John Krohn The Russel Family Trust

WINTER 2014 16 Development J.W. HULL SOCIETY: Named in honor of J. W. Hull, the eighth president of Arkansas Tech University who served from 1932 until 1967, this society celebrates our alumni and friends who have made an impact with cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more during their lifetime.

Adams Vines Foundation Bridgestone Americas Elton and Deanna Epley Millard-Henry Clinic PA John and Carol Shoptaw Travis and *Lou Adams Robert and Jean Brooks ExxonMobil Foundation Mike and Joy Miller Robert and Lisa Shoptaw Cora Adkins Estate, Robert and Jill Brown Laura Ferguson Michael Morton Simmons Bank First State Bank & Trust Co. Foundation Trust Burris Inc *Jacquelin Neal LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith American Express First State Bank Troy Burris Bob and Sandra Norman Sparks Regional Medical Center Financial Advisors Charles A. Frueauff Foundation CenterPoint Energy The John Nutt Family St. Mary’s Physician Services, LLC AMR Architects Inc Resources Corp Nathan G. Gordon *Rexann Oller Kenneth and Janice Sutton Maynard and Amy Anderson Revocable Trust CenturyTel Donnie Pendergraft Estate of Norris C. Taylor Anonymous GTE Foundation Chambers Bank Richard Perkins Stanley and Maysel Teeter Arkansas Community Bill and Suzanne Harmon John Chambers Foundation Phil and Judy Phillips Rick and Harriet Thone Benny and LaVel Harris Cogswell Motor Inc Bob Balkman Regions Bank Tommy and Mary Alice William and Elizabeth Compass Group USA Inc Tomlinson Bank Of America Balkman House Donald W Reynolds Florence C. Cooper Trust Foundation, Inc. *Louise Turner Heartsill Bartlett Trust Gerald and Charlotte Johnston Cheryl Denton Ben and Terry Rothwell Mike and Teresa Wilkins Polly Bartlett Trust Junior Auxiliary of Russellville Bill Donnell, Jr. Golf Tournament Dojelo Russell Martha Williams Carl F. Baswell Liberty Bank Deward and Anne Dopson Russellville Kiwanis Club Ted and Betty Williams Baum Estate M E Maxwell Trust Charitable Trust Entergy Corporation Matching Don and Mary Anne Salmon James and Laurie Bibler Powell and Kaye McClellan Gift Program Shoptaw, Labahn and William and Mary Bowen Lloyd D. McDaniel Company PA

TECH LOYALTY FUND: Contact: Kelly Davis, Director of Alumni Relations and the Tech Loyalty Fund, (479) 964-0531 or [email protected]

Named the Tech Loyalty Fund to convey its importance, our annual fund program relies on the yearly generosity of alumni and friends to help sustain a vibrant and dynamic Arkansas Tech. Every dollar counts. Each gift may be designated to the donor’s choice of academic department, program, scholarship or combination of areas. Gifts designated for the “University’s Greatest Need” provide resources to address campus needs and new initiatives. * Denotes Deceased The following giving clubs recognize Tech Loyalty Fund (annual) gifts at the designated level: Despite our best efforts to prevent it, the possibility exists that we may have inadvertently left off a name (or two). Please contact us with any corrections: Arkansas Tech Development Office (479) 968-0400. ELMO BROWNING SOCIETY: $25,000 OR MORE

Arkansas Community Robert and Sandra Norman Kenneth and Janice Sutton *Louise Turner Ted and Betty Williams Foundation Charitable Trust

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY: $5,000 - $24,999

Verlon Abram Steven and Kathryn Bridges Charles A. Frueauff Foundation Powell and Kaye McClellan Randy and Melinda Rhynes Cora Adkins Estate Bridgestone Americas Chuck and Pat Gordon Lloyd D. McDaniel Shoptaw Labahn and Company PA Arvest Bank Bunting Electric Co Kevin and Tammy Hern Mobley Construction Co Thomas and Elizabeth Stinnett Carl F. Baswell Rebecca Callaway Liberty Bank Bryce and Carol Mobley Terry and Cathy Suen Luke and Beth Bradshaw Compass Group USA Inc Tad and Gayle Lowrey *Jacquelin Neal James Wallace A W Bravis Agency Cheryl Denton Lynda Majors Regions Bank James Lee Witt

PRESIDENT’S CLUB: $1,000 - $4,999

Adkins and Associates Inc Arkansas VIP Awards Inc Blue & You Foundation Burris Inc Bill Curtis American Electric Power Asurion, LLC. Arnold and Katherine Bowden William Cains, Sr. Dana Corporation Foundation Leon Anderson Insurance Inc Jeffrey Aulgur Gene and Aida Boyle Thomas Casner Sharon Davis Ronald and Angie Anderson Toni Bachman Sid and Sue Brain Beverly Cooper Don and Kelly Desoto Arkansas Academy of Bank of the Ozarks Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fd Mike Cooper David and Tammy Doyel Computing Rex Bell Shannon Briggs Crafton Tull and Associates, Inc. Duffield Gravel Company Arkansas Fly Fishers Michael Benefield Gary Briley Kandis Croom Luke and Stephanie Duffield Arkansas Natural Dairy Products Alliance

WINTER 2014 Development 17 Irene Edgar Joe Henderson Dan and Marsha Lovelady Jeffrey Prows Sue Stallings Entergy Corporation Truman and Jan Hill Ron Collins and Mary Jo Lusnak Regions Financial Corporation State Farm Co Foundation Matching Gift Program Hindsman and Son Inc David and Lauren Maxwell Bryant and Brandi Richardson Mack and Sherri Streety Jeanice Falls Robert and Annette Holeyfield Sean and Shannon McDougal Gene and Bonnie Ring Micheal Tarver Steve Farris Chuck and Donna Horne David McElroy Russellville Lions Club Danny and Twana Troutt Feltner’s Athlete’s Corner Hollie Hunter Frank and Sue Merritt Russellville Newspapers Inc Richard Trow First State Bank International Paper Company Johnny and Julie Morgan Frank and Linda Russenberger Tulane University Lawrence and Alice Fletcher Ellen Jenkins David and Dana Moseley Scott and Julie Self Barger and Doris Tygart Charles Fore Tom and Jayne Jones Mike and Belinda Neal Phillip and Lisa Shelby Ursula Royalty LLC Frank Griffin Oil Co Inc Jerry Jones Scott and Carolyn Neel Portia Short Jeffrey M. Ward DDS, PA Kenneth and Debra Fritsche Junior Auxiliary of Russellville Martha Newton R. E. Short Farm John and Trudy Watson Jacqueline Gardner Bill Keeton Ins. Agency The John Nutt Family Bruce and Sheila Sikes Western Sizzlin’ Diane Gleason Steve Keeton Old Post BBQ Simmons Bank John and Leigh Whiteside Craig Goodlett Ronnie and Sandra Kennett Glenn and Jean Parks LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith Mike and Teresa Wilkins Mary Gunter Jack and Diane King Gary Parvin Roy and Sandy Smith Ed and Carol Williams Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton Darcy Kline William and Susan Pay Sandy Smith Jared and Jeneen Wood Hanesbrands Inc Thomas Lastovica Pettit and Pettit Consulting Sorrells Body Shop Inc Phil Wright Autoplex Bill and Suzanne Harmon Engineers Inc Jim and Cheryl Lewis Jamie and Beth Sorrells Robert A. Young, Jr. DDS Jo Harper Bill and Metta Plegge Eleanor Lipsmeyer St. Mary’s Physician Services, LLC Heartland Foundation Pointwise, Inc. Louisiana State University

DEAN’S CLUB: $500 - $999

Acxiom Corporation Caddis Fly Fishing Club Rick and Judith Hampton Nationwide Insurance Becky Shopfner Foundation Ross and Rita Adams Cargill Pork Quentin and Shellie Hanna SMEI Arkansas Holly Nighswonger Glenn and Connie Adams Clarence and Elizabeth Vincent Harder Robert Stark Carnahan Nishant Inc Charles Altemus Billy and Ronda Hardgrave Frances Starnes Robert and Frankie Casey Julie Norman AMR Architects Inc Gerald and Carol Harvell Sam and Heather Strasner CenturyTel David Osburn Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Tommy and Shelby Hillman Strategic Realty, LLC Association Inc Steve and Sondra Channell Johnny and Mindy Parham Lillian Hoover Heath and Carman Stump AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Bill and Ellen Parton Richard and Mary Cohoon Michael Taylor Matching Gift Program Howard and Micki Houston Charles and Margaret Pearson David and Rhonda Dare Stanley and Maysel Teeter Ed and Sara Bashaw Joseph Hudson Rick and Lalita Perkins Bill and Ann Davis Two Rivers AG B.J. and Kristy Bayer Drs. Johnston & Richardson PLLC Sarah Phillips David and Shirley Dodd Tyson Foods - Clarksville Bemis Company Foundation David and Beverly Keener Pope County Master Gardeners Kevin and Margaret Doleshal Cliff Underwood James and Laurie Bibler Jack Kelleher Stan and Dacie Rau Robert Duncan John and Sandy Van Horn Doris Bird Richard Lee Michael Robinson Charles and Virginia Eberling Dena Moore Veteto Birds AR Properties LLC Blaine and Jolie Leeds Bobby and Linda Rush Bob and Carolyn Edwards George and Kathy Warman BKD, LLP, Accounting Lewis Architects Engineers Stephen Efird Russellville Animal Clinic Education Fund James and Jennie Little Jim and Mechele White Farm Credit Services Russellville Symphony Guild Bonds Family Dentistry David Middlebrooks Stephen and Tracie White Ryder System Charitable Dusty and Angela Bonds Lera Fields Bobby and Abigail Willis Ray Moll Foundation, Inc. Charles and Gayla Bragg Bryan and Paige Fisher Robert Wolf Ardith Morris Richard and Joy Rye Brangus Steak House Larry and Charlotte Fooks Yell County Farm Bureau MS Wholesale Plumbing Inc Saint-Mark Enterprises LLC Brown and Brown of AR Inc Charles and Crystal Garbe Mullens Family Partnership Bill and Tracy Shelton Paul and Regina Burris Gary and Jeannie Green Judy Murphy Terrel Shields Ryon and Melody Hacker Gary Burton

TECH BENEFACTOR: $250 - $499

Lewis Adams James Barnes Jerry and Linda Bridges Clifton and Sherry Caldwell William Cobb Andy and Lou Ann Anders Michael and Ethel Barnes Beth Brooks Bill and Emily Callan Loretta Cochran Ferne Shinn Anderson James and Sherry Bartlett Christi Brown Tim and Pam Carr Stan Cochran Frances Anderson David and Sandra Baucom Larry Brown John Carter Coffman-Standridge LLC An-Pro Company Linda Bean Jerry and Nancy Burns Jacqueline Castleberry Samuel Collier Arkansas Best Corporation Kenny and Celeste Bell Dale and Rebecca Burris Ronald and Pam Chastain Olin and Millicent Cook Arkansas Orthopaedic Center Randy and Jane Bittle William Burrow CLA INC Matt Cooper Agency, Inc. Nathan Austin Dennis and Linda Boyd Butcher Boy Burgers, Inc. John and Carole Clarke Matt and Pam Cooper Aviation Interior Solutions LLC Boys and Girls Christian Home Tommy and Becky Butler Linda Clarke Larry and Mary Nell Cotton Ministries Inc Tony Bajoczky C & D Drug Store Bill and Lorie Clary Crocker Farms Samuel Bradshaw

WINTER 2014 18 Development Michael Crooks Bob and Polly Hardin Steve and Betty Long Dustin Parsons Paul Smith Billy and *Leotta Davis Dot Harris Tony and Sonya Longinotti Jason Patton David and Betty Snellings Kelly and Reta Davis Lisa Harris Luxury Pool & Spa Thomas and Amy Pennington Kevin Solomon John and Ann Deal Richard and Lexie Harris *Ted and Saundra Lyons Richard and Janis Petronis Harlon and Jean Sory Tom and Susan DeBlack Anthony and Shannon Harrison Chad Marcum Christopher and Carrie Phillips James Spaniolo Rashad Delph Hector Booster Club Kristine Markes Jeff and JoGena Pipkin Darla Sparacino Dissinger Reed, LLC Luke and Joanne Heffley Alfred Marruffo Pope County Historical William and Laura Speer Association Kirk and Pamela Dixon Wayne and Sharon Helmer Marshall and Thelma Martin James and Adelyn Stevenson Jeanne Pruitt Mike and Shauna Donnell Amanda Herman Max and Stephanie Mathis Leslie and Judith Patsy Ramsey Stewart-Abernathy Ric and Margo Doss Hightower Oil & Petroleum, Inc. Maxie and Pam Mathis RC Realty & Associates, LLC John Stiritz Brent and Christa Drake Danna Hines Matt McCoy Insurance Agency Inc Ron and Donna Reynolds Steve and Jeanie Strasner Jason and Misty Duffy Gary and Darlene Hodges Maus Implement Inc Howard and Becky Ritchie Ronald Tackett Bill and Sharon Eaton Ted Honghiran Don and Pam McAnulty Doug Roberts Earnest and Alison Taylor Encana Oil & Gas Inc Debra Hunter Bruce McConnell Jeff and Jill Robertson Doyle and Susie Tennison David Eshelman IBM Matching Grants Program James McKean Mary Ann Rollans Terra Renewal Everett GMC Hank Jacobs Catherine McMahan Rood Heating & Cooling Inc Michael and Carla Terry Howard Faulkner Jeffery A. Hale M.D.P.A. Roy and Linda McSpadden Eddie and Traci Rood The Brad Hendricks Law Firm Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jerry D. Vaughn & Assoc. Inc. Bill and Dolores McSpadden Rosewood Foundation The Riggins Group, Inc. Curt and Sue Finley Julian and Angie Johnson Mike and Joy Miller Ken Rossi David Todd First United Methodist Church Alan and Jackie Johnston Joyce Miller Russellville Family Dentistry, PA Tommy and Dean Treat Bob and Debra Fithen Ida Ruth Jones John and Norma Montgomery Russellville Lawn Tyler Treece Garry and Shelia Garner Keeney Trucking Inc Charles Moon and Landscaping Brandon and Dana Tribble Michael Garner Owen Kelly Susan Morrissey Betty Salmeri Jim and Kay Tucker Marvin Gerlach Bill and Vicky Kiehl Mount St. Mary Academy Bill Saxton Tyson Foods - Dardanelle Robert Gordon Vernon and Glenda Kinchen George and *Shirley Moye Scotty’s Storage Trailer Rentals, Inc. Mac and Donna Van Horn Bill and Tonya Gossage Johnny and Cara Kinzey Christopher and Lesa Moyer Shelter Insurance Keith Vess Sam and Nina Goza Elijah Knudsen and Megan Morris Bert and Annette Mullens Jack and Joyce Shepherd Vinson Steam Cleaning Ronnie and Beverly Graham Larry and Sharon LaFevers Steve and Liz Mullins Kyle Shipp R.D. and Johnna Walker Pete and Nancy Grant Thomas and Analee Lanio Jim Murphy John and Carol Shoptaw Frank and Rudda Ward Dan Gray Carolyn Lee William and Beverly Nehus Shree Ram LLC Don and Mildred Washington Laura Haberstroh Mark and Linda Lewis Bill Newsom Hugh and Mary Silkensen *Dean and Kathy Wilburn Jeffrey Hale Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay Dan and Susie Nicholson Harry and Jewel Simcox Yell County Medical Society Randy Hamilton Scott Liles Wyn and Bridgett Norwood Cheryl Smith Sonny and Gail Zachary Lynn Hardin Joe and Corinne Linam John and Chandra Owen

FRIEND CLUB: $100 - $249

John Abbott Beacon Tire Co. Nelson Buchanan John Coates Kristy Stokes Faye Abernathy Robin Bean Buffalo Wild Wings Coldwell Banker Shawna Gilkey James R Ford & Associates Access Mini Storage Travis and Deborah Beard Josef Buhajla Bill Deforest Mindy Cole Dwane and Anita Ahrens Bruce and Kaye Birkhead Daniel and Rachel Bullock Nicolas del Grazia Cheryl Coleman Philip Alexander BJJ Corp DBA Text Book Les and Lyndal Byram Danny Delao Brokers, Russellville Terry and Anita Collier Robert and Rebecca Algee Terry and Erin Callahan Gary and Evelyn Denton Blackstone Construction, LLC ConAgra Frozen Foods Altman Motor Co Jody and Lynn Callaway Bob Dickson William and Nancy Bludworth Conway County Farm Bureau Amy Anderson Betty Carpenter Duane and Carol Dipert Mike Bogue Eldean Corley Arkansas Dairy Industry Carl Carroll Megan Douglas Association Linda Boots Steve and Theresa Corley Chris and Mary Carroll Drilling Enterprises Robert and Betty Atkins Jeffrey and Carey Bosold Phil and Phyllis Carruth Cornerstone Construction of Conway Co Inc Billy Baker Donald and Gwen Bowen of Russellville Inc James and Wanda Carter Eugene and Claire Duderstadt Bank of America Jackie Bowman Kevin Costley Bob Cartwright Robert and Susan Dunn Matching Gifts Program Milton and Margaret Boyce Lamar and Betty Cowger Mona Chadwick Peter Dykema Michael and Kirsten Banks Irma Boyer Shannon Crews Chambers Bank Luke and Kathryn Eggering Deborah Barber Jason and Ashley Braswell Tommie Crossland Sandra Chandler Tracy Eichenberger Carl and Lena Barger Doug Brecht Sam and Diane Cummings Scott and Diana Christensen Jason Ellis Tekla Barr Christion and Denise Brewer Cunningham Metals Inc Patrick and Connie Christiansen Ronald Fair Barron Family Practice Elizabeth Brewer George and Esta Dahlke Gary and Wanda Christie David Falconer Louise Barry Robert Bright Roger and Pamela Dale Mark and Carla Churchwell Douglas and Karen Kathy Bartlett Bruce Brown Jason Davenport Stanton Faries Erin Clair Kent D. Bartlett, DDS James and Ann Bryan David and Polly Greenbaum Frances Ferris Eldon and Juanita Clary BCD Investments, Inc. Judith Davis James and Virginia Fields

WINTER 2014 Development 19 Marcel Finan Janecka Insurance Robert McAfee Davis Pritchett James and Carolyn Trammell Terry Holland-Finley James and Doris Jarrell Joyce McCain Mack Rainey Triple A LLC First Baptist Church Martha Johansen Jim and Mollie McCammon Frank and Joyce Ray Brandi Tripp Fiser Kubota Dale and Marilyn Johnson R.E. and Sarah McKnight Mitzi Reano Van and Virginia Tyson Phil Fisher Ruben Johnson Elizabeth Means Mark and Debbie Reavis Edward and Martha Ullrich Matt and Jennifer Fleming Russell and Pamela Johnson Joshua and Samantha Merritt Jeanne Reems Valley Motors Inc Travis Flower Jamey and Ginny Jones Metropolitan Life Foundation Brad and Sara Reese Wade Van Pelt Flying J Gas Station John and Linda Jones Jerry and Ruth Millsaps Randy and Debbra Renfro Thomas and Margaret Van Schaik Jason and Theresa Fontaine Robert and Shirley Jones Cory Miser Michael Rezin Koko Vang James and Jo Ford Royce and Margaret Jones Mark Mizell Steven and Susan Rezin Stan and Audrey Vaughn Royann Foreman Stephen Jones Richard and Nancy Mobley Bryant Richardson, DDS, PA Thomas Vaughn Sue Frueauff Tracy Syler-Jones Sharyl Moffit Tommy and Linda Richardson Kenneth Vess Jimmy Fulmer Vance and Cynthia Jones Raymond Monica Michael and Brenda Ridgway Vista Place Kenneth and Karen Futterer Douglas Karleskint Bob and Betty Moore Polly Riley Pawan Kumar Vuppuluri Charles and Lisha Gagen Dale Kaufman James and Janita Moore River Valley Therapy & Sports Medicine Kenneth Walker Gallagher North America, Inc Melvin and Betty Keener Ben and Hillary Moreland Patricia Roach Robert and June Walkord Porter and Lisa Garner William Keeton Larry and Alice Morell Robert and Kay Roberts Larry Ward Jeff and Tracey Geren Kenneth and Emily Kelton Gary and Myra Morris David and Georganne Rollans Kenneth Warden Leon and Vicki Gershner Jim and Melanie Kennedy James and Jackie Morris John and Constance Rommel Gerald and Melinda Ware Floyd and Janie Gilliland Loyce Kennedy Martha Morris Tracy Rowe Charles and Norma Warner *Raymond and Dorothy James and Charla Keys James and Mary Mulkey Goodman Russellville Steel Co Kenneth Warren Hays and Marsha Kinslow Tommy Mumert Brennan Goree Vicki Schneider Norman and Carol Watson Randy and Dona Kirkpatrick Jason and Lana Muncy Brandie Griffin Lee Schoonover Bryan and Felisha Weaver Cara Knight Mark and Rebecca Murdoch Debra Griffin Milton and Margaret Scott Tammy Weaver Bill and Christa Kolb James Musser Robert and Linda Griffin Ralph and Mary Scott Bruce and Ann Webb Linda Kondrick Nelda and Charlie New Robert Gunter Thomas and Lisa Self Belinda Welch John Krohn Timothy Nichols *Randy and Sharon Guthrie Matthew and Susan Self Dennis and Anne Wells Fritz Kronberger and Charlie and Lou Niven Frances Hager Sharon Trusty Richard and Vicki Shelby Wesley United Thomas and Niki Northfell Methodist Church Don and Sally Hallum Masanori Kuroki H.L. and Barbara Shepherd David Oates West & Karleskint Construction Bruno and Leanah Hampton La Huerta Mexican Restaurant Sara Shinn Charles Oates Susan West Avinash Harding Tonya Lance Wilford and Brenda Shoop Chad Oglesby Ken and Ellen Wester Lisa Harless William Land Cleo Simmons *E.C. and Katie O’Neal Ross and Maegan White Gene Hatfield Brian and Robin Lasey Michael Simmons John Orender Wesley White Trina Hayes Steve and Elaine Laux Allison Sims Ouachita Livestock Market David and Diana Whitlow Joe and Joyce Heird Edwin and Sharon Leachman Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc Rod and Linda Overlander Rachel Whitman Marion and Joyce Helton Robert and Phyllis Leavell Timothy and Kristin Smith Laura Padovano Dave and Christina Wilbers Mostafa Hemmati Charles Lee Samuel Smith Nicholas Palmer Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins Carlene Henderson Timothy Leggett Thomas and Killian Smith C.R. and Mariola Payne Michael and Melinda Wilkins Bret and Jill Hendricks Ester Leonard Sparks Insurance Agency Darrell Perkins Richard and Judy Wilkins Trish Henry Letsgo Inc Vicky Spurr F C Peters and Sons Inc Jesse Willcox Ron Higgins Andrew and Dinah Lewis Joan Stewart Muriel Peters James and Norma Willcutt Jean Higgs Charlotte Linch Jerry Stills Petit Jean State Bank Gary Williams Jim Higgs Josh and Jill Lisko Michael and Whitney Stoker Barney and Carolyn Phillips Edwin and Shirley Wood Hodges Heavy Duty Truck Parts Little John Transportation Regina Storment Robert Pickett Services, Inc. Walter and Lynette Woodie and Service Inc Harley Strang Karen Pittman Richard and Karen Long Jeff and Andrea Woods R.E. and Suzanne Hodges Antonette Stuckey Ed and Erin Poe William and Sue Luce Rex and Linda Woodson Aaron and Jessie Hogan Truman Pew and Virginia Arlee Pollard Jay Hudkins David and Ginger Ludwick Summers Harold and Gelene Woody H.L. and Sherry Polsgrove Mark and Mary Hudson Juanita Luessen Joseph Swain Jackie and Joanne Wright Chip Porter Cynthia Hukill Lowell Lybarger Barbara Tate Bob Wright Joyce Porter Humphrey Funeral Service Mike and Kimberly Lybrand John and Charlene Tatum Susie Yium Paul and Veronica Post Harold and Norma Humphrey Clifford and Jane Lyon Frank and Shirley Taylor Harvey Young Rick and Trish Powell Mike and Monica Hutchison Robert and Deborah Marley Patricia Taylor Marcal and Sandra Young Ritchie Powers *Richard Ihde Paula Marsden Diann Terry Wayne and Kimberly Young Caleb and Courtney Pratt Lewis and Angela Ingold Bob and Jane Martin David Thompson Dan Yowell Larry and Kari Prescott Ann Irwin Deborah Martin Everett and Lee Thompson Philip and Carol Zabel Carole Presley Randal and Patsy Isom Michael and Donna Martin Richard Thompson Joshua Price Dickey James Patricia Cartwright Mattingly Town and Country Justin Price Veterinary Clinic

WINTER 2014 20 Development TECH HONOR ROLL: UP TO $100

Aaron’s Rent to Own Tery and Mary Baskin John Breitenstein Brian and Monica Cauthen Ryan Cotton Abington, Inc, Corey and Donna Bauer David Brickley cbay Trading and Loan Co, Inc Evan and Jenny Cowling Jake Abshure Joyce Baugh Erin Brickley Jerry and Frances Cecil Rachel Cowling Crystal Adams Justin Baum Reginald Brigham Gabe Cerasale Alexandra Cox Jessie Adams Joel Baysinger Cathy Bright Amy Chambers Ashley Cox Taylor Adams Daniel and Tasha Beam Caitlyn Brinegar Russell Chambers Dalya Crabtree Travis and *Lou Adams Lindsay Beaton Tim and Aimee Brinkley Cheryl Chaney Joan Craig Jerry and Emma Adcock Brooke Beavers Amanda Turney Tina Chapman Allen and Becky Crawford Gabriel Adkins Kelly Becker Eric and Casson Brock Lyle Charlton Doug Crise Daniel Aguilar Caroline Beech Ralph Brody, Jr. Stewart and Laura Cheak Joseph Croom Robert and Alison Ahlert Joshua Beerman Clinton and Kristen Brown Larry and Sandy Cheffer Patrick and Sheri Crosby Alla Abdullah Al Jafari Joshua Beldin Jacob Brown Anna Chen Chris and Arlene Cross Abdulaziz Al Mughyirah Cecilia Dianne Bell Jerry and Wanda Brown Tony Chesshier Jennifer Cross David Aldridge David Bell Jessica Brown Adam and Monica Childers Greg and Jana Crouch Della Allen Elaine Bell Kraig and Chaille Brown Paul and Sue Chiolino Lyndel and Judy Crouch Latoria Allen Eugene and Wilma Beller Matthew Brown Bachirou Chitou Lesa Crowell Melissa Allen Rico and Ginny Belotti Michael Brown Jody Chrisman Meredith Croy Andy Allen Lisa Bender Carl and Melissa Brucker Tim and Patricia Chronister Allen Crum Joe and Shelly Alpe Ashley Bennett Michele Brumley Danielle Clark Holly Cullen Sarah Alpe Callie Bennett Kimberly Brunnings Judith Clark Tim Culver Sultan Alromaih Kyla Berry Ty Brunson Emily Claunch Daniel and Nancy Cummings Abdullah Alsulieman Naomi Berry Edwina Bryant Fred and Millie Clayton Nancy Cummings Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian Timothy Beshears David Buchanan Jon and Barbara Clements Jessica Cunningham Sara Anders Maria Betts Justina Buck Barron and Diane Clemons Jimmy and Kerry Cunningham Cathleen Anderson David Bevis Crystal Buie Peter and Linda Clifton John David Curtis Christopher Anderson Sabrina Billey James and Margie Bullock Tiffany Clinton Michelle Curtis Ebony Anderson Jason and Amber Binz Bart Bump Keith and Gayle Clutts Tina Curtis James Andrews Andy and Jennifer Bixler Rosemary Burk Gary W. Cobb Tom and Ernestine Cuthbert Stan and Jan Apple Kyle and Sarah Blackburn Harley and Jo Burke Lisa Cochran D & R Jacimore Inc Raymond and Linda Arment Billy and Shirley Blalack Heather Burns James and Cindy Cochrane BreAnne Dahlke Rudy and Joyce Armstrong Harold and Dean Blalock James Burris Jimmie Coker Robert and Shelly Daily Keli Atwell Todd and Brittany Blankenship Hannah Bush Michael and Glenda Coker Larry Dale Abby Aylesworth Marlon Bledsoe Byrd Masonry Savanna Colbert Carole Daley Stacie Aylor Gibert and Donna Bloyed Cathy Byrum Blake and Ladonna Cole Jamie Dalton Chris Bacchus Nicholas Boerjan Mary Cabaniss Tracy Cole Stephen Daniel J.O. Bailey Mary Bolen Luke Calcatera Ashton Coleman Janet Dann Lewis and Gloria Bailey Wilma Bone Jonathan Calvin Jennifer Coleman Jesse Dare Ronald and Betty Bailey Christina Borden Carol Campbell Annabeth Collier Melissa Darnell John Bair Danny and Judy Borland Heather Campbell Jim Collins Chris and Tamara Davidson Baker Pharmacy Kaitlin Bounds Randy and Susan Campbell Jonathan and Brandi Collins Dottie Davidson Billy and Bonnie Baker Tonya Bowden Robert Campbell Pete and Delores Collins Karlos Davidson Brett Baker Amelia Bower Vanessa Campbell Morgan Combs Derek and Shelly Davis Krishna Baker Shirley Bowers John Camper Blake Condley Jared Davis Thelma Ball Jo Kay Boyle Michelle Canada Jannie Condley Jerryl Davis JR Maegan Ballard Jackie and Mary Bradford Michael and Kellye Cannon Veo Condley Marsha Davis Kathleen Balloun Leslie Bradley Ali Carlson William and Ednita Condley Onyx Davis John Barkley Rebecca Bradley Gus and Lutie Carmack Samuel Conn Orlandra Davis Brandon Barnes Stanley and Kim Bradley Don and Margaret Carnahan Laura Conquest David and Janene Dawson Paula Barnes Barbara Braga Jeff and Alyssa Carter Angela Cook Pamela Dawson Kara Barnhouse Bryan and Rebecca Bramlett Katrina Carter Brandon and Anita Cook Terrance Dean Randy and Nancy Barrick Priscilla Branch Larry and Elizabeth Carter Shannon and Sherrye Coomer Zach Dean Eli Barrow Jeremy Brandon Rodney and Jo Carter Andrea Cooper Timothy Deatherage Gary Barrow Larry and Cathy Brandt Jon and Tiffany Casey Daniel Cooper Elizabeth Dees Bernard Bartlett Jeff and Dana Brantley Yolanda Cash Will Cooper Devin Deislinger Marian Bartlett Nancy Braunstein Michele Casteel Jody and Donna Copeland Craig Denette Shannon Bartlett Willie Braxton Juan Castro Jason Coster Jackie Dennis Tanna Bartlett Zachary Breaux Adam and Kelli Caudle Destranae Cotton Jordan Denton

WINTER 2014 Development 21 Kathy Denzer William Fisher, Sr. Chris Goodwin Lyman and Carol Harris Mary Hoyt Ashley Derrick Fitness Unlimited Marla Goshien Zach and Leslie Harris Karissa Hubbard Maria Diaz Porscha Flaherty Mark and Laura Gotcher James and Linda Harrison Kimberly Hubbard Veda Diaz Cheryl Fleming Reginald Govan Cody Hartmann Elaine Hudson Timothy Diffey Craig and Rhonda Fleming Emery Gower Jim and Linda Harwood Ernestina Huerta Larry Dilbeck Jason and Lisa Fleming Rebena Graham Clinton and Ronda Hawkins Paige Huffman Dan Dillard Brady Fletcher Gregory Grant Dawn Hawkins Samantha Huggins Fred Dillard Yadira Flores John and Etta Grant Alysha Hayden Brad and Jo Lynn Hughes Kenneth and Shannon Dillard Kelsey Flowers Larry and Cathy Graves Charles Hayden Destiny Hughes Denise Dipert Wesley Folds Johnny and Teresa Gravett Elizabeth Haydon Joshua Hulgan Pam Dixon Miranda Foley Carlee McCutcheon David and Lezli Hayes Brooks Hull David and Rona Dodd Miller and Peggy Ford Matthew Gray Angela Haynes Bridgette Hunt Devin Donahou Robert Ford Paul and Beth Gray George Hazelbaker Cleophus Hunter Don’s Floor Covering Leigh Forehand Rebecca Gray Lili He Eric and Monica Hunter Michael and Tara Dorminy Lindy Foster Gary and Susan Green Keith and Joyce Helm Nathaniel Hunter Jerad Dover Pam Foster Shawna Green Bill Hemmer Amber Hurtt Alvin and Faye Drittler Michael and Margaret Fox Sommer Green Gary Henderson Stephen and Lindsey Ingmire Drummond Construction LLC Michelle Frank Sue Green Keith Henderson Donald and Julia Inman Linda Du Heather Kimmer Mary Ellen Greenway Tiffany Henry Martin and Michelle Irwin Blake Duncan Hayden Freeman Gary Greenwood Dedrick and Candra Henson Linda Jacimore Jacqueline Duncan Kenneth and Missy Freeman Peggy Gregory Long Her Linda Jackson Lonnie Duncan Loyd Frost Andrew Griffin Terry and Debbie Hickerson Raleigh Jackson Johnathan Dunn Kimberly Fryar Jessica Griffin Whitney Hicks Rusty Jackson Maverick and Elizabeth Dunn Eli Fuentez Laura Griffin Bliss and Jan Hicky Shelia Jackson Michael Duvall Rhylie Gachot Donny and Patti Grigsby Casey Higgs Cynthia Jacobs Troy Ealy Marcia Gage David and Pam Grimes James and Kristi Higgs Mike and Adele Jacobs Jamie Earls Priyanka Gajjala Jo Anne Guenther Milburn Hinds Phil and Linda Jacobs Robecris Ebron Aaron and Tara Gamble Felix Guerrero Tommy Hindsman James Jakubec Christopher Edens Aaron Gammill Anthony Guerrieri Alan Hines Matt James Debbie Edgin Maygin Gray Nick Guerrieri Debra Hines Larry and Paula Jaques Pamela Edwards Ray Gao Roy and Brenda Guthrie Thad and Tracie Hinkle Aqsa Javid Kenneth Elliott Guadalupe Garcia Amanda Gutierrez Craig Hodes Heather Jeffers Patricia Ellison Juan Garcia Bradley Gwatney Keleigh Hodges Thomas and Billie Jenkins Crystal Elwin Tim Gardner John Gwatney Stephen Hodges Josh and Cody Jeter Tracy Emery Michael and Cindy Garland Patricia Hagemeier Adam Hogan John’s Tree Service Chris and Amy Engelhoven Ashley Garman Patrick Hagge Amanda Holland Ashlee Johnson Ruth Enoch Jack Garrett Jenny Hale Brandon and Sarah Holland Chris Johnson Josue Enriquez Kimberly Garrett Kirk and Shannon Hall Heather Holland Jack Johnson Jason and Shawn Epperson Cassie Garrison Melissa Hall Kurt and Ramona Holland Alan and Tracy Johnston Pamela Ervin Haynes Jennifer Garrison Sam and Gayle Hall Linda Holland Dean Johnston Shaana Escobar Jimmie Gass Lynn and Hope Hallum Bentley Hollingsworth Don and Donna Johnston Daniel Eshcol Barbara Geels Hannah Halsell Stan Hollingsworth Gerald and Charlotte Johnston Katie Etris Cara Gentry Lawana Hamilton Brittany Hollins Twylia Joiner Andrea Eubanks Kenneth and Carol George Jack and Charlene Hamm Greg Holmes Aaron Jones Jess and Debbie Eubanks Rajendra Ghimire Johnathan Hampton Gurnia Holt Amanda Jones Alex Evans Kay Giardina Robert and Becky Haney Daniel and Amber Holtz Brandon and Robyn Jones Nathan Evans Doug and Belinda Gibbs Shelly Hanlon Paul Honnell Brittany Jones Eric Ezell Duane Gibbs Jose Harber Samuel and Vicki Hoover Buddy and Glenda Jones April Fales Lindsey Gibson Stacie Harden Winford and *Gladys Hoover Cameron Jones Gwendolann Faulkenberry Donald and Linda Gifford Zachary Harden Donovan and Marlene Horn Evelyn Jones Jacob and Tiffany Felton Robert and Jessica Gilbreath Justin and Valerie Hardesty Ralph and Carole Horner Jared Jones James and Angie Felton Jarred Gillean Jenny Hardin Howard Horsman Josh Jones Jessica Ferguson Chris and Beth Giroir Dennis and Ann Harelson Candice Horton Laura Jones Mark Ferguson Ashley Givens Damon and Julia Harkreader Sarah Hottinger Rickey and Barbara Jones Patricia Fernandez Michael Godsey Phillip Harp Michael Houston Todd Jones Sherry Field *Paul and Mary Godwin Udit Harper Penny Howard Daniel Jordan Tommy and Jill Fields Hannah Goetz Rick and Jane Harrell Amy Howell Kaitlin Kahl David and Dorothy Fike Shirley Goines Jennifer Harris Jennifer Howell Jan Kallberg Janae Fisher Jason Golden Jessica Harris Michelle Howell Tambra Karr

WINTER 2014 22 Development Jeremy and Amanda Keaster Hannah Little Lisa McDaniel Courtney Mullen Jeffrey Pearson Benton Hood Jim Little Wesley McDaniel Rollie Mullins Rickey Pearson Wilson and Betty Kell Sophie Liu James McEntire Jeff Mumert Ryan Pearson Peter and Teena Kelly Randy Loggins Robert McGaha Gerald and Helen Murders Amber Pedersen Wes and Sharon Kemp Miguel Lopez Grace McGehee Michael Murders Rockie Pederson Ashlee Kent Victor Lopez Wes and Michelle McGill Justin and Camie Murphree Joy Peebles Richard and Rose Kersh Zita Loredo Betty McKenney Christopher Murray Kevin and Laura Pennington Steve and Brenda Kesner Brady and Rachel Loretz Ashleigh McKinstry Tesa Murray Stephanie Pepper Milton Key Roy and Susan Loris Jeffery McLain La Keesha Murrill Betty Perkins Olivia Kidwell Randi Lowe Emily McMickle Reginald Murrill Dale Perkins Daniel and Jessica Kimball Larry Lowrey Josh McMillian William Naegle Amber Perry De’Jeune Kinchen Shirley Lowther Adrianne McNeely Robert Neal Patrick Pesnell James and Cheryl King Melissa Loy Ashley McPhee Dick and Sue Neelly Sharon Peters Scott and Mary Kirkconnell Aaron and Jessica Luchterhand Kristina McSweeney Casper Nehus Kristen Petrus Charles and Susan Kitchens Jeannie Lucus Evelyn McWee Charles and Jessica Nelson Consuelo Pettit Jeffery Kitchens Sam Ludwig Jeff and Norma Meares Frank Nelson Stephen and Marlene Pfeifer Meghan Klein Pamela Luker Angela Medlock Sandra Nelson Bob and Reida Phelan Chad and Courtney Kline Alan “Lumpy” Lunsford Paul Meeks Kaylynn Newhard Amanda Phelps Savanna Knight Mayiqi Luo William and Lynn Meeks Robert and Kimberly Newton Hershel and Katherine Phillips Ron and Glenda Knost Russell Lutrell Edwin Melgar Web Newton Tina Phouthavong Julie Knotts Robert and Janie Lybrand Charles and Paula Melton Thanh Nguyen Barbara Pierce Keith and Phyllis Koons Tayler Lynch Godo Menjivar Lannis and Andrea Nicholson Richard and Angie Pierce Mary Koziar Brian Lyons Dirk and Chris Merle Sarah Niedzwiedz Dave and LeAnn Pinson Eric Kremers Beatrice Magee Charles Metz Raymond Nix Ryan Pittman Kevin Krost Joe and Bonnie Magness Ryan Meyers Earl and Kay Nolen Steven Poarch Randy Kulbeth Darla Mainer Michael Midyett Eddie and Kerri Norman Nathan Pockrus Zach Kwok Rocky and Kristy Majors Miller Chick Service Roger Norman, Jr. Curtis Poole Gwen Laferr Belinda Mallett Karl Miller Dean Norsworthy Anthony and Julia Pope Charlie and Christina Lairamore Alex and Jennifer Manly Linda Miller Troy Norton Kyle Pope Victor Lama Nickolas Mann Lisa Miller Dairel and Kay O’Bar Martin Post Kyle and Kelli Lamberson Jeffrey Mansfield Matt and Amanda Miller Oscar Ochoa Mary Powell Tonya Lambert Kayla Marcotte Jayson and Cheri Millheim Lacie Oels Lynne Prater Liz Landry Eric Markle Steven and Donna Milligan Silvestre Ojendis Garcia Brittany Price Jannell Lane Martin and Lisa Marler Emily Minter Nathan Oliver Tracy and Rita Price William Laney Ashley Marlow Connie Modica Stephanie Oliver Alvin Prieur III James Lanier Grant Marshall Raymond and Kimberly Molden Ashley Olson Tammie Pritchett Bernie Lantz Donnie and Teresa Martin *Brenda Montgomery Yasushi Onodera John Przybysz Jennifer Latham Douglas Martin Tracie Montgomery Kevin Ott Anastasia Putnam Kenny and June Lawson Jason Martin Lucas and Aimee Moody Stan and Marilyn Ott Donald and Melanie Ragsdale Jamie Lay Suzanne Martin Amy Moore George and Betty Overbey Miranda Raines Fran League Tama Martin Clay Moore Julio Pacheco Filho Perry Raley Matt and Heather Leavell Tanya Martin Jennifer Moore Angela Padgett Nelson Ramirez Mark and Lori LeBahn Bob Martindale Kevin and Dusqua Moore Deborah Painter Thomas and Shelly Randall Garry Lee Juan and Marina Martinez Kristie Moore Tommy and Christina Papasan B.C. and Donna Rankin Hal and Harriet Lee Janna Marting Eliseo Moreno Camille Parisi Amy Rankins Hollye Lee Christian Martins Mandy Morgan Bob and Frances Parker Earle and Virginia Raum Mark Lee Jessica Mashburn May Morgan Callie Parker Jeffrey Ray Seung Suk Lee Regena Mason Linda Morphis *Johnny and Donna Parker Joshua and Sarah Ray Dan and Jeanie Leeman Adam Matejek Darrell Morris Lacey Parker Chuck and Dona Reed Cliff Leflore Todd Mathews James and Sandra Morris Philip and Kim Parker Crystal Reed David Lensing Ben Maturino Bryson Morris Brittany Parsons Paula Reed Virgil Lerew Dianna Matzeder Susan Morris Andrea Parton Brandley and Crystal Reeves Kristi Level Tony and Tonya Mays Tommy and Delores Morrison Reuben Pate Seth and Rachel Reeves Megan Lewis Matthew McAlister Samuel Morse Akshay Patel Tim Reichman Henry and Mary Limgo Deborah Neumeier Tyler and Sarah Morton Edna Patterson Charles and Suzann Reiff Kaylynn Link Lacey McConnell Chantel Moseby Jennifer Paul Debi Reynolds Michael Link Dawn McCormick James Moses Jackie and Carolyn Paxton Hardie Reynolds Randy and Margie Link Mike and Sue McCoy Thomas Mueller Amanda Payne Tom and Laura Reynolds Brenda Lipe Nicholas and Natasha McCoy James Muldoon Norman Payne Tony and Angela Reynolds

WINTER 2014 Development 23 Gary and Tonya Rhodes David and Nancy Schneider Danielle Stark Stephen Tubbs Jessica Whitehead William Rice Nathaniel Schwartz State Farm Insurance Betty Tudor Hannah Whitener Karen Riddell Jeremy Schwehm Melissa Steeves Edith Turner Jimmie and Donna Whitfield Megan Wyllia Bobby Sewell Thomas and Sammie Stephenson Joe Turner Norman Whitfield Timothy Ridings Jayne Sewell Nick Stinson Lee Turner Michael Whitkanack John Riggins Alex Shang Brandi Stockdale Maranda Turner Lynsie Whitlow Aubrey Rigsby Xuelin Shao Michael and Phyllis Stone Robert and Brenda Turner Debbie Whitted Deborah Riley Dennis Shaw Ray Stout Tabatha Turner Clayton and Kristin Whittmore Jeff Rion Jerri Sheffield Frances Stovall Verna Turner Tyler Wilkerson Brianna Risinger Teresa Sheldon John and Dean Strickland Tom Tutt Barbara Williams Jimmy Ritchie Shannon Shen Marc Stringer Hannah Ulrich Christopher Williams Daniel Rivera Harry and Bonnie Sher Amber Styles David and Susan Underwood Del Williams Kelley and Sonya Roach Tony and Donna Sherrill Kristen Sumler Shelley Urbizagastegui Kayla Williams Kevin Roberts Mina Shewmake Sandy Sun Mark Van Herpen Leonard Williams Caitlin Robertson Samantha Shipley Bruce Swanson Scott and Pam Van Horn Melisa Williams Dwight and Barbara Robertson Jane Shipman Sweeden Florist Henry and Dinah Vance Mike Williams Janeen Robinson Lisa Shipman Douglas Sybrant Bob Veach Michael Williams Janice Robinson Chris and Beverly Shively Brandon Tabor Phil and Chrystal Vega Scott Williams Lucy Robinson Bryanna Shock Kendall and Geraldine Tabor Tammy VerKamp Steven and Jamie Williams Michele Robinson Kenneth and Jana Shores Camille Talburt Jessica Virden Nathan Williamson Sedrick and Tamera Robinson Jenifer Showers Narasimhareddy Tallapureddy Blake Vongphakdy Curtis Willis Victor Roble Richard Silvers James and Libby Talley Zachary Wade Jerome Willmering Devin Rodgers Greg and Carmela Simmons Tim Tarbox Ewell Wadley Alan Wilson Robb and Jennifer Dedman Gregory and Deanna Simpkins Erwin and Phyllis Tarkington Holly Wagner Annette Wilson Enrique Rodriguez Lesa Simpson Alex Tatum Jerri Wagner Charles Wilson Jimmy and Nancy Rofkahr Phillip and Janie Sims Ashley Taylor John Walker Laura Wilson Hunter Rogers Beau Sisson Charlie Taylor Juliette Walker Rebecca Wilson Kenneth and Donna Rogers Leslie and Barbara Skews Jim and Casey Taylor Paige Walker Truman Wilson Kimberly Rogers Bobby and Lois Small Phyllis Taylor Tiffany Walker Hardy Winburn Stephen Rogers Amanda Smith Robert and Judy Taylor Alan Walsh Brooks and Cara Witherspoon Cathy Fultz Christopher and Jessica Smith Ryan and Leah Taylor Eileen Walsh Andrea Wolfe Isaac Ross Connie Smith James and Marge Teal Diane Walters Sid and Karen Womack Ben and Terry Rothwell Daniel and Denise Smith Bruce and Anice Tedford Rachel Walters Brandon Wood Kevin and Diana Rucker Forrest Smith Tommy and Mary Tedford Scott and Alisa Waniewski Jason and Javanna Wood Bradley Rudolph Jake Smith Casey Terry Dawn Ward Matt Woodam Kale and Laura Rudolph Jeremy Smith Keenen Terry Jamie and Michelle Ward Adrienne Woods James and Michele Rush Lauren Smith Rebecca Tharp Cheryl Warden Lance and Amanda Woodworth Andrew Russell Michael and Darcy Smith Clinton Thomas Jason and Kyla Warnick Danny and Linda Woody Hope Russell Nathanael Smith Jesse and Elizabeth Thomas Bobby Washington Danny and Kathy Wooten Kerry Russell Rhonda Smith Zachary Thomas Lynn Washington Henry and Angela Wooten Ashley Ryan Steve and Rebecca Smith Amanda Thompson Gwyn Watson Jordan Wright Kaden Ryan Wayne and Helen Smith James Thompson Lakita Watson Robin Wright Deanna Ryburn William and Kathy Smith Pamela Thompson Aileen Watts David and Kristy Wyatt Paul Rye Lesley Snider Regina Thompson Maggie Cope Clay Wyllia Dee and Anna Rylee *Thomas Snizek Kerri Threlkeld David and Joann Weindel Kent and Leona Wynn Wilson Sanchez David and Amy Snow Brad and Melanie Thresher Blanche West Lianghong Xu Herman and Rebecca Sanders Thomas Soehner Robert and Helena Thurlby Howard West Katelyn Yamauchi Natalia Santos Phyllis Sorrells Peggy Tibbs John Westbrook Anthony and Kimberly Yarbrough Jordan and Nikki Saunders Brooke Southard Anthony Tidwell Kristen Wheeler Jerry and Vickie Yates Buzzy Sawyer Steven and Martha Spack Robert Tillman Matt Wheeler Shirley Yaw Mark and Jennifer Saxton SpartaCorp Sheryle Tinerella Addie White Yu Yokota Sherri Schamp Deborah Spears William and Brittany Titsworth James White Beverly York Chad Schluterman Spence Roberts Enterprises Inc Paul Toran Kelsey White Marcia Young Ivy Schluterman Jennifer Spradlin Tony Tran Leah White Robert and Marty Young James Schluterman Michelle Stacy Scott and Pamm Treece Matthew and Adena White Rebekah Yount Kathy L. Schluterman Mary Standridge Justin Trice Melanie White Tito Zarate Kathy M. Schluterman Christina Stanfield Melinda Trickett Phil and Carolyn White Aysleth Zeledon Peter and Judy Schmidt Megan Stanick Christopher Trombly Tara White Steve and Connie Zimmer Ludwig Schmitt Cindy Stanley Melanie Tubbs Cynthia Whiteaker Jefferey and Angela Zimmerman WINTER 2014 Juan Zuniga 24 Development TECH LOYALTY SOCIETY: The Tech Loyalty Society was formed to recognize Tech’s alumni, friends, and faculty/staff who have shown their commitment by making gifts of all sizes consistently through the Arkansas Tech University Foundation for 10 or more years. The Tech Loyalty Society members listed below have made Tech students a priority in their charitable giving, and we are appreciative of them. To our Pacesetters - those who make their first gift prior to graduation - we point to these loyal supporters as role models of paying it forward.

40+ Years Troy Burris Arnold and Katherine Bowden Dick and Sue Neelly Lloyd and Carol Belford-Lewallen Travis and *Lou Adams Don and Margaret Carnahan Robert and Jean Brooks Martha Newton Glen and Susan Bishop Jerry and Nancy Burns Al and Sharron Chinn Robert and Jill Brown Patricia Parker Andy and Jennifer Bixler The John Nutt Family Deward and Anne Dopson James and Ann Bryan Charles and Margaret Pearson Gene and Aida Boyle Martha Williams Bob and Carolyn Edwards Gus and Lutie Carmack Rus and Kathy Pearson Charles and Gayla Bragg Miller and Peggy Ford John Chambers Richard and Janis Petronis Priscilla Branch 35-39 Years Charles Fore Cheryl Coleman Kenneth and Kathy Pippin Shannon Briggs Lewis Adams Kay Giardina Phillip and Lois Cox Bill and Metta Plegge Beth Brooks Ross and Rita Adams Johnnie and Carolee Hamilton Kandis Croom Chuck and Dona Reed Dale and Rebecca Burris Sid and Sue Brain Bill and Suzanne Harmon Bill and Ann Davis Tommy and Linda Richardson Paul and Regina Burris Les and Lyndal Byram Jim and Linda Harwood Mike and Shauna Donnell Patricia Roach Sharon Cagle Clifton and Sherry Caldwell Keith and Joyce Helm B.J. and Claire Dunn Janice Robinson Norman and Linda Carnahan Clarence and Elizabeth Mostafa Hemmati Stephen Efird Mary Ann Rollans Carnahan Chris and Mary Carroll Jean Higgs Elton and Deanna Epley Joan Sevier Eldean Corley Thomas Casner Jim Higgs Tommy Estes Phillip and Lisa Shelby Frank and Sue Merritt John and Carole Clarke Tommy and Shelby Hillman Jeanice Falls Tony and Donna Sherrill Bob and Sandra Norman Linda Clarke Robert and Annette Holeyfield Martha Faulkner Robert and Lisa Shoptaw Stanley and Maysel Teeter Bill and Lorie Clary Chuck and Donna Horne James and Virginia Fields Richard and Nancy Smith Jim and Kay Tucker Keith and Gayle Clutts Jack Kelleher James and Betty Fiser Thomas and Killian Smith Loretta Cochran 30-34 Years Charles and Wilma Labahn Lawrence and Alice Fletcher David and Betty Snellings Stan Cochran Donald and Gwen Bowen Charlotte Linch Michael and Tanya Franklin Joel and Mittie Southerland Richard and Judy Cockrill Bill and Emily Callan James and Jennie Little Sue Frueauff Robert Stark Terry and Anita Collier Robert and Frankie Casey Glenna Long Jacqueline Gardner James and Adelyn Stevenson William and Ednita Condley Keith Cogswell Dan and Marsha Lovelady Leon and Vicki Gershner John Stiritz Matt and Pam Cooper Richard and Mary Cohoon Kenneth Lucas Chuck and Pat Gordon Peggy Stratton Nancy Cummings Jeffrey Cook Bob and Betty Moore Don and Sally Hallum Kenneth and Janice Sutton Karlos Davidson Olin and Millicent Cook James and Janita Moore Jack and Charlene Hamm Everett and Lee Thompson Harley and Patricia Davis Irene Edgar Tommy Mumert Jeffrey and Virginia Haney Tom and Margrette Townsend Kelly and Reta Davis Royce and Margaret Jones Charlie and Lou Niven Jo Harper Hilda Turner Tom and Susan DeBlack LeMoyne and Jawanda Smith Bill and Ellen Parton Gerald and Carol Harvell Martha Vance Cheryl Denton Geneva Pledger Peggy Hawkins R.D. and Johnna Walker 25-29 Years Don and Kelly Desoto Stan and Dacie Rau Winford Hoover Frank and Rudda Ward Vrege and Marta Amirkhanian David and Tammy Doyel Doug Roberts Rebecca Howell Mike and Patty Wheeler Larry and Cathy Brandt Ronnie and Susie Duffield Betty Salmeri Robert Hudgins Jim and Mechele White Michael and Sarah Carter Robert and Susan Dunn Herman and Rebecca Sanders Donald and Julia Inman David and Diana Whitlow Minnie Lou Casey Bob Ewell Jack and Joyce Shepherd Athalene Jones Marcus and Mary Ann Wilkins Eldon and Juanita Clary Douglas and Karen Gordon and Decie Shirron Ida Ruth Jones Jesse Willcox Sam and Diane Cummings Stanton Faries John and Carol Shoptaw Melvin and Betty Keener Del Williams Tom and Jayne Jones Bob and Debra Fithen Kenneth and Jana Shores Bill and Vicky Kiehl Rebecca Wilson Thomas and Analee Lanio C. David and Mary Floyd Hugh and Mary Silkensen Hays and Marsha Kinslow Steve and Connie Zimmer Eleanor Lipsmeyer Jimmy Fulmer Cleo Simmons Keith and Phyllis Koons Doug Lowrey Jeff and Tracey Geren Leslie and Barbara Skews John Krohn 10-14 Years Johnny and Julie Morgan Sam and Nina Goza Van and Ginnie Tyson Steve and Elaine Laux Verlon Abram Martha Morris Gregory Grant John and Trudy Watson Betty Lienhart Andy and Lou Ann Anders Christopher and Lesa Moyer John and Etta Grant Bob Wright Alvin and Rhonda Lievsay Ferne Shinn Anderson Bert and Annette Mullens Dan Gray Susie Yium Clifford and Jane Lyon Mark Anderson Gary and Jeannie Green Robert and Marty Young Joyce McCain Lewis and Gloria Bailey 20-24 Years Robert and Linda Griffin James McKean Carl and Lena Barger Leon and Mary Anderson Mary Gunter 15-19 Years Gary Barrow Toni Bachman Mike and Joy Miller J.T. Altman Don and Carolyn Hall Ardith Morris Kent and Jean Bartlett Bernard Bartlett Sam and Gayle Hall Ronald and Betty Bailey B.J. and Kristy Bayer Carl F. Baswell David and Dana Moseley Tery and Mary Baskin Billy and Ronda Hardgrave Gerald and Helen Murders Linda Bean Jo Kay Boyle Al and Donna Harpenau Gordon and Leslie Blackwell Robin Bean Joe and Nan Bull Jim Murphy

WINTER 2014 Development 25 Benny and LaVel Harris Howard and Becky Ritchie MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS: John and Ada Heath Ben and Terry Rothwell The gifts from the following individuals were matched by these organizations. Wayne and Sharon Helmer John and Denise Rowland

Gary Hickey Stanley Russ AT&T Higher Education/Cultural Entergy Corporation Ron Higgins Donald Ryan Matching Gift Program Matching Gift Program Ronald and Angie Anderson B.J. and Kristy Bayer Ted Honghiran Alton and Ann Rye Jack and Diane King Hollie Hunter Milton and Margaret Scott American Electric Power Craig Goodlett IBM Matching Grants Program Hank Jacobs Ralph and Mary Scott Bobby and Abigail Willis Donald and Brenda Johnston H.L. and Barbara Shepherd Arkansas Best Corporation Beth Brooks Metropolitan Life Foundation Buddy and Glenda Jones Sara Shinn Cleo Simmons David and Wendy Jones Chris and Beverly Shively BKD, LLP, Accounting Education Fund Nationwide Insurance Foundation Jerry Jones Becky Shopfner Don and Kelly Desoto Leon Anderson Insurance Inc Todd Jones Michael Simmons Ken Rossi Regions Financial Corporation Vance and Cynthia Jones Cheryl Smith Bridgestone/Firestone Jared and Jeneen Wood Ronnie and Sandra Kennett Nancy Smith Trust Fd Truman and Jan Hill Rosewood Foundation Dan Kirkland Wayne and Helen Smith Sonny and Gail Zachary Linda Kondrick Jamie and Beth Sorrells Dana Corporation Foundation Glenn and Jean Parks State Farm Co Foundation Lee Lane Harlon and Jean Sory Thomas Casner Carolyn Lee Richard and Lawana Staggs Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Jason and Javanna Wood Douglas and Karen Stanton Faries David and Ginger Ludwick Michael and Phyllis Stone Wells Fargo Foundation Chuck and Pat Gordon Joe and Bonnie Magness James and Libby Talley Marshall and Thelma Martin Erwin and Phyllis Tarkington Juan and Marina Martinez John and Charlene Tatum TRIBUTE GIFTS: Kevin and Beverly Mason Mark Taylor During the period July - October 2014, the following individuals made gifts Max and Stephanie Mathis Robert and Judy Taylor in honor or in memory of someone special to them. Richard Maxwell James and Marge Teal H. K. and Galena McCaleb Rick and Harriet Thone In Memory of Joyce Shinn Bentley In Memory of Don Sevier Alton and Mary McCartney David Todd Clifton and Sherry Caldwell Malcolm Murphy Powell and Kaye McClellan Melinda Trickett In Honor of Dr. Robin E. Bowen In Memory of William Shaver Bruce McConnell Steve and Kim Troboy Bill and Suzanne Harmon Bob Cartwright Mike and Sue McCoy Verna Turner In Honor of Dr. Robert C. Brown In Memory of Joshua Brogdon Catherine McMahan Cliff Underwood Bill and Suzanne Harmon Daniel and Rachel Bullock Roy and Linda McSpadden Wayne and Betty Jackie and Linda Giddens In Honor of Jerry Stills Van Valkenburgh Emily Overocker Roy and Troylynn McSpadden Johnny and Julie Morgan Shirley Waggoner David Middlebrooks In Honor of Major General In Memory of Thomas Tate Kenneth Walker William Wofford Jerry and Ruth Millsaps Barbara Tate Bill and Suzanne Harmon Larry Ward Bryce and Carol Mobley In Memory of Robbie Davis David and Joann Weindel In Honor of Amy Anderson Larry and Alice Morell Charles and Mary Brooner Steve and Connie Zimmer Addie White Corma Covington James and Jackie Morris Nadra Hackney In Memory of Tracy Wright Phil and Carolyn White James and Sandra Morris Dorothy Nixon Cathy Baker John and Leigh Whiteside Tommy and Delores Morrison Jacquelyn Railey David and Tammy Doyel *Dean and Kathy Wilburn Lavon Russell George Moye Vickie Webb In Honor of Megan Jeffery Jimmy and Mary Willard Steve and Liz Mullins Steve and Connie Zimmer James and Norma Willcutt In Memory of Scotty Douthit, Sr Judy Murphy Catherine Crews In Memory of Gene Cole Clinta Williams Travis and *Lou Adams Frank Nelson Bill and Suzanne Harmon Marian Bartlett Gary Williams James Lanier Bill Newsom Roy and Troylynn McSpadden Benton High School - Class of 1955 Stanley and Dorothy Williams Dan and Susie Nicholson Mark and Carla Neihouse William and Millie Chevaillier Bobby and Abigail Willis Richard and Mary Cohoon Wyn and Bridgett Norwood In Honor of Cheryl Lewis Bob and Carolyn Edwards Robert Wolf David Oates Linda Jackson Pamela Fouts John and Becky Womack Bill and Suzanne Harmon Gary Parvin In Memory of Jeanette Marvel Al and Donna Harpenau Walter and Lynette Woodie Thomas and Amy Pennington Tom and Susan DeBlack Tom and Jayne Jones Rex and Linda Woodson James Lanier Richard Perkins In Honor of Johnny Morgan Roy and Troylynn McSpadden Harold and Gelene Woody Hershel and Katherine Phillips Bill and Suzanne Harmon F C Peters and Sons, Inc Jackie and Joanne Wright Dorothy Sherck Karen Pittman In Memory of E.C. O’Neal Tony and Donna Sherrill Marcal and Sandra Young Travis and *Lou Adams Mary Powell Simmons Bank Larry and Mary Nell Cotton Thomas and Louise Taylor Miranda Raines Tommy Hindsman Elaine Thomas Ida Ruth Jones Hilda Turner Tom and Jayne Jones Scott and Pam Van Horn R.D. and Johnna Walker In Memory of Bill Pinson Travis and *Lou Adams WINTER 2014 26 Development Employer Matching Programs Can Double or Triple Your Impact

Many employers have programs Office or go online at www. to match their employees’ matchinggifts.com/atu to search donations to higher education. for your employer’s guidelines These matching gifts provide and form. When you send us important funding for Arkansas your gift, simply include the Tech and are an easy way for completed form and we’ll take you to increase the financial care of submitting it to the impact of your contribution. company. Some companies match Please note that matching gifts gifts made by their retired will be directed to support employees, members of their the same area at Tech as your board of directors, employee personal gift unless your spouses, and widows/widowers company’s policy specifies of former employees. otherwise. Company matching It’s easy to find out whether gift policies vary, so consult Spring Phonathon your employer has a matching your company’s policy for gift program. Simply check additional details. Mark your calendar for February and March 2015 for your opportunity with your Human Resources to visit with a Tech student. Students will be calling during the Tech Loyalty Fund annual Phonathon to update our records, talk with you about another great year at Tech, and ask for support of the Tech Freshmen Receive Scholarships Loyalty Fund, Tech’s annual giving program. Twenty freshmen at Arkansas Tech University received scholarship Don’t miss your chance to visit with one of our students and find out assistance for the 2014-15 academic year from the Arkansas Tech more about what makes Arkansas Tech a great place to learn. Alumni Association Scholarship.

The scholarships are funded by private donations to the Arkansas Tech Foundation, including $25 from each individual with an Arkansas Foundation Scholarship Tech license plate. The Arkansas Tech license plates, which can be purchased at any Arkansas Department of Revenue office, are available to any alumnus, student, employee or friend of Arkansas Application Deadline set Tech that resides in Arkansas. Over 200 private scholarships are available through the Arkansas This year’s recipients of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Tech University Foundation thanks to generous donors. Students, Scholarship are: both currently enrolled and entering freshmen, interested in being considered for a scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year are • Tianna Barton of • Austin Housley of Dover encouraged to apply. Completed scholarship applications must be Mountainburg • Jacelyn Hundley of Gentry received in the Development Office no later than February 28, 2015. • Nicholas Bean of Clarksville • Aaron Jones of Rudy The application is available online. Visit www.atu.edu/givetotech • Laken Beavers of Dover • Daniel King of Russellville and click on Apply for Scholarships. • Colton Cox of Lavaca • Kelsey Kordsmeier of Conway • Alexander Currier of Clarksville • William Lawrence of Russellville • Lawton Davidson of Dardanelle • Nathan Pennington of LEAVE YOUR LEGACY AT ARKANSAS TECH: Russellville • Courtney Gilkey of Dardanelle • Kate Reese of Heber Springs Include the Arkansas Tech Foundation • Breana Gipson of Scranton • Grace Roys of Russellville in your will or trust. • Garret Haney of Dardanelle Visit www.techties.atu.edu Contact Dana Moseley at [email protected] • Britten Harden of Ozark for scholarship application or go online to www.atu.edu/givetotech • Allison Holloway of requirements. Send e-mail to and click on the Wills/Estates link. Mountainburg [email protected] or call (479) 968-0242 for more information. WINTER 2014 Development 27 Erin Kromm Novak (CRWR ’97) and her husband, Jason, a son, Ian MARRIAGES Alexander, Nov. 9, 2013. Ian has a brother, Logan. Joseph A. Ramsey (HIST ’04) and Olivia Anne Katherine Hussman Holly Warren Jones (ENGL EDU ’00) and her husband, Cliff, a were married on Sept. 20, 2014. Joseph is an attorney. They reside in daughter, Jasley Rayann, June 16, 2014. She has one brother, Cason. Little Rock. Angie Harris Elmore (ELED ‘01) and her husband, Larry, a son, Amy Beth White (MGMT/MKTG ’04) and Adam James Anderson Titus Fount, Nov. 3, 2014. Titus has one sister, Macey. (BPS-PR ’11) were married on July 19, 2014. Amy is head women’s Cody Black (ECON ‘03) and Leslie Woolsey Black (ECON ‘09), a golf coach and NCAA compliance officer at Arkansas Tech. Adam is daughter, Nora Grace, Nov. 5, 2014. employed by Leon Anderson Insurance Inc. They live in Russellville. Corey Cooper (FW ’03) and his wife, Sara, a daughter, Ava Elizabeth, Kristen Nicole Vaughan (REHAB SCI ’09) and Derek James July 18, 2014. They live in Searcy. Dodderer (PSY ’12) were married on July 19, 2014. Kristen is an occupational therapist at Easter Seals Arkansas. Derek began law Jesse Jerrett Martin (AGBU ’03) and Virginia “Susie” Daily Martin school at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock in August. (GS ’05), twin sons, Zacariah Andrew and Zebadiah Alexander, Feb. 10, 2014. They have two sisters: Mckenzie Sue and Jesslyn Elise. Kyle Bohannan (HPE ‘10) and Lacie Oels (HA ‘10 & M.S. CSP ‘14) were married on Nov. 1, 2014. Kyle teaches physical education in the Zach McCammon (EAM ’03) and his wife, Jenni, a son, Aiden James, Bentonville School District. Lacie is executive meeting manager for May 24, 2014. They live in Birmingham, Ala. the Holiday Inn and Convention Center Northwest Arkansas. Tommy Edwards (’04) and Leslie Martin Edwards, a son, Latch John Bucella (BIOL ’10) and Katie Michael (ECED ’11) were Thomas, Oct. 3, 2014. They live in Harrison. married on Oct. 11, 2014. Josh Pitts (EAM ’05) and Andrea Williams Pitts (MGMT/MKTG Dr. Laura Jones (BIOL ‘10) and Doug Milholen (HPE ‘11) were ’10), a son, Ryder Hudson, Sept. 12, 2014. married on Oct. 18, 2014. Laura received her Doctor of Veterinary Ashley Archer Baker (GEOL ’06) and Brett Baker (BIOL ’07), a Medicine degree from Louisiana State University on May 12, 2014. son, Blake, Aug. 26, 2014. Blake has a sister, Belle. Jake King (RPA ’10) and Margaret M. Landfair were married on Aug. Sarah Sutterfield Caudle (MLED ’07) and Daniel Caudle (HSE 7, 2014. Jake is employed by BHP Billiton. They live in Heber Springs. ’10), a daughter, Norah Lynn, July 17, 2014. She has a brother, Luke. William Brice Davis (SPH ’11) and April Michelle Walters were They live in Russellville. married on Aug. 16, 2014. Will is employed by Signature Bank of Jonathan Cheek (MECH ENGR ’07) and Jessica Cheek (BIOL ’08), Arkansas. They live in Rogers. a daughter, Peyton Brooke, July 1, 2014. They live in Dardanelle. Joshua Daniel Watson (’11) and Courtney Renee Testerman were Shannon Rinke Hall (BIOL ’07) and Kirk Hall (ELEC ENGR ’08), a married on Oct. 11, 2014. They live in Van Buren. son, Brooks Douglas, Oct. 26, 2014. Dalton Peek (JOUR ’12) and Leia Edmondson (ACCT ’13) were Aubrey Cammack Holt (JOUR ’07) and Jeff Holt (HIST ’07), a married on Oct. 4, 2014. daughter, Aiden Elizabeth, Aug. 5, 2014. They live in Russellville. Abby Blackard (BPS-CJ ’14) and Nathan Drew Aylesworth were Sarah Fink Johnson (HIM ’07) and her husband, Donald, a son, married on July 18, 2014. They live at Camp Humphrey, South Korea. Brandt Parker, Aug. 28, 2014. Justin Cole Fortune (MGMT/MKTG ’14) and Piper Caitlin Veazey Ashley Turner Rea (ECED ’07) and her husband, B.J., a son, Corbin, (JOUR ’14) were married on Aug. 2, 2014. Sept. 15, 2014. Jessica Parker (MLED ’14) and Aaron Luchterhand (ALUM) were Luke Calcatera (EAM ’08 & M.S. CSP ’14) and Ashley Duvall married on July 19, 2014. They live in Alaska. Calcatera (ALUM), a daughter, Josephine Rae, July 30, 2014. Luke Katelyn Terry (BPS-IOP ’14) and Kyle Niemann were married on is head men’s golf coach and coordinator of campus recreation at June 20, 2014. Arkansas Tech. Ashley is a dental hygienist at Griffin Dental.

Dr. Zach Harris (EAM ’08) and Leslie Miller Harris (JOUR BIRTHS ’08), a daughter, Madelyn Faye, Sept. 14, 2014. They live in Little Rock, where Zach began his residency in internal medicine at the Paul Lowrey (GEOL ’86) and his wife, Jennifer, a son, Boen Tenzing, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on July 1, 2014. He Dec. 17, 2013. Boen has two brothers: Pike and Hiatt. earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from UAMS on May 17, 2014.

Tim Kriesel (SOC ’92) and Tammy Sims Kriesel (’93), a son, Von Corrie McConnell Lievsay (LSED ’08) and her husband, J.R., a Jackson, Aug. 15, 2014. daughter, Ava, April 27, 2014. Ava has a brother, Jackson.

WINTER 2014 28 Class Notes D.J. Motley (MGMT/MKTG ’08) and Kelly Poe Motley (BIOL ’08), a Zak’cory Troy Biddle (AS ’13) and Caitlin Young Biddle (LEC ’13), son, Charlie Ray, Aug. 30, 2014. They live in Conway. a daughter, Bricelyn Corey, Aug. 20, 2014.

Crystal Yarbrough Poe (CRWR ‘08) and Nicholas Poe (MECH Hailey Vongphakdy (REHAB SCI ’14) and Cory Moores, a daughter, ENGR ‘10), a son, Zachary, Sept. 4, 2014. Zachary has a brother, Azalea Skye, Sept. 5, 2014. Connor.

Travis Cockerham (MGMT/MKTG ’09) and Jennifer Baugh Cockerham (HIST/INST ’09), a son, Liam Maxwell, Dec. 11, 2013. 1950s Bobby G. Mullen (ENGR ’50 & MATH ’52) and his wife Patsy Josh Foucault (EMBT ’09) and his wife, Tera, a son, Erik Michael, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 20, 2014. Bobby Sept. 5, 2014. He has one brother, Thomas. They live in Lamar. served on the math faculty at Arkansas Tech from 1956-98. He holds David Norris (HIST/POL SCI ’09) and Sarah Davidson Norris the title professor emeritus of mathematics. (ACCT & MGMT/MKTG ’10), a daughter, Anna Elizabeth, July 8, Barbara Creecy Tate (BUED ’59) notes that her daughter writes 2014. David is a mortgage lender with Arvest Bank and Sarah is a a blog entitled “Grace, Grits and Gardening: Ramblings from an Certified Public Accountant with FCA CPAs. They live in Benton. Arkansas Farm Girl.” Caleb Pratt (RPA ’09 & M.S. CSP ‘11) and Courtney Farris Pratt (REHAB SCI ’10 & M.S. CSP ‘12), a daughter, Perry Jo, Oct. 16, 2014. They live in Russellville. 1960s Dana Florian Tribble (MGMT/MKTG ’09 & M.S. CSP ’11) and Ronald Fair (HPE ’63) has played on two U.S. Tennis Association Brandon Tribble (AGBU ’10), a son, Rhett Kerry, Nov. 1, 2014. They state 3.5 championship tennis teams and one USTA multi-state live in Russellville. championship team in the past two years.

Serena Clokey (CNA ’10) and Todd Immel (BPS-ID ’12), a Robert O. Anderson (MUS ’69) retired in May 2014 from dual daughter, Myla Grace, Aug. 12, 2014. careers with the U.S. Postal Service and in education. Bob has played clarinet as a member of the U.S. Military Academy Band Cari Thompson Curtis (ECED ’10) and her husband, Jeremy, a at West Point, the Wichita Symphony, the Arkansas Symphony daughter, Audrey Caroline, May 23, 2014. Orchestra, the Oklahoma Sinfonia, the orchestra of the Classical Sara Lynne McClure Dodd (HA ’10) and her husband, Brandon, a Music Seminar in Eisenstadt, Austria, the Northwest Arkansas son, Kaden, Oct. 24, 2014. They live in Dover. Symphony and the Little Rock Wind Symphony.

Barrett Featherstone (ECON ’10) and Amber Allbritton Featherstone (JOUR ’10), a daughter, Britton Faith, Nov. 22, 2013. 1970s They live in Rogers. Truman Hill (BUAD ’70) and Jan Hogan Hill (BIOL ’67 & M.Ed. Michael McCrary (AGBU ’10) and Lindsey Ahrens McCrary PSCI ’78) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28, (ALUM), a son, Owen Michael, Aug. 23, 2014. 2014. Truman is retired from Firestone and Jan is retired from the R.J. Wood (BIOL ’10) and Allison Kimbrough Wood (PSY ’10), a Russellville School District and the University of Central Arkansas. daughter, Caroline Ruthie, Oct. 13, 2014. They live in Russellville. They live in Russellville.

Nathan Jackson (EAM ’11) and Sydnee Tatman Jackson (ECED Donna Stout Hillard (ELED ’73) was named teacher of the year at ’11), a son, Luke Caeden, June 27, 2014. Luke has two siblings: Ozark High School during the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce Cooper Allen and Claire Avoree. They live in Groton, Conn. teacher appreciation breakfast on Aug. 14, 2014.

Aaron Gilson (CICS ’12) and Sarah Balch, a son, Mason Wyatt, Aug. Linda J. Smith (ELED ’73) was named teacher of the year at Ozark 14, 2014. Kindergarten Center during the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce teacher appreciation breakfast on Aug. 14, 2014. Alan Martine (EMBT ’12) and his wife, Amanda, a son, Kayden Alan, Oct. 1, 2014. They live in Ola. JoAnn Vest (EDU ’74) was named teacher of the year at Ozark Primary Elementary School during the Ozark Area Chamber of Megan Raible (AH ’12) and Jerrett Tumbleson, a daughter, Landree Commerce teacher appreciation breakfast on Aug. 14, 2014. Kay, Aug. 21, 2014. Danny Trusty (SOC ’75) and Carol Trusty (ACCT ’93) celebrated Kristi Alverson Level (RA ’13) and her husband, Terry, a daughter, their 40th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10, 2014. They have two KrisAnthia JaeLynn, Oct. 13, 2014. She has two brothers: Jayden and children and four grandchildren. Jacoby. Philip Ragsdale (ACCT ’77) is chief financial officer at Paramount Ashley Gee Loftin (ECED ’13) and her husband, Matt, a daughter, Healthcare Consultants LLC in West Monroe, La. Emma Jade, Sept. 29, 2014. WINTER 2014 Class Notes 29 for Borg Warner’s Morse TEC Europe division. Their home base is in 1980s Ithaca, N.Y. Mike and Jeannie have two daughters: Isabel and Liberty. Dr. JemmiLou Rye (MUED ’81) earned the outstanding music Eric Van Meter (ENGL ’96) was hired as campus pastor at Dakota direction award from the 2014 Orpheum High School Musical Wesleyan University. Theatre Awards in recognition of her contributions to the Evangelical Terry Thomas (RPA ’96) was promoted to the position of assistant Christian School’s production of “Into the Woods.” The awards director for the Department of Recreation and Parks for the City of recognize work performed in high schools in the Memphis, Tenn., Russellville. metropolitan area. Michael Lamoureux (HIST/POL SCI ’97) received the Arkansas Alan Kizer (BUAD ’83) opened his second Chick-fil-A restaurant Press Association Headliner of the Year award at the APA annual in Conway on July 17, 2014. Alan serves as operator/owner for both convention in summer 2014. The honor recognizes Arkansans who locations. He has been a Chick-fil-A operator for 23 years. generate positive headlines for the state. Michael will serve as Chief Kelly Martin Kemp (JOUR ’89) was named executive in residence of Staff for Gov. Asa Hutchinson. at the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Todd Meimerstorf (ECON ’97) was hired as the North Central at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville for the spring 2015 Arkansas market president for Centennial Bank. The market covers semester. She will teach a broadcasting course. the counties of Johnson, Pope and Yell.

Sherry Jay Robertson (ELED ’97) was named 2014 teacher of the 1990s year for the Walnut Valley United School District in California. She Rodney Parks (ECON ’91) received the 2014 Crystal Apple Award for teaches humanities and language arts at Chaparral Middle School. excellence in teaching advancement and development professionals Dr. Jeremiah Shinn (NAT SCI ’99) was promoted to assistant vice best practices in fundraising. The award is presented by the Council president for student life at Boise State University. He has also for Advancement and Support of Education. Rodney was also been recognized as “Accomplished Under 40” by the Idaho Business recognized by The Stand Foundation in April 2014 as a community Review. leader in Little Rock, where he serves as director of development at Chris Watson (HPE ’99) was hired as head boys’ basketball coach at Philander Smith College. Wells Junior High School in Greenwood. Joe Fisher (MUED ’92, M.Ed. EDLD ’99 & Ed.S ’09) joined the faculty at Central Baptist College in Conway as assistant professor of education. 2000s Brian Berry (BUAD ’93) was hired as vice chancellor of student Dr. Andrea Ramsey (MUED ’00) joined the faculty of the University services at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope of Colorado as assistant professor of conducting and associate and Texarkana. He and his wife, Mary Berry (ELED ’97), have two director of choral studies in August 2014. sons: Quinton and Carter. Mary teaches fifth grade math at Beryl Jason Anderson (SOC ’01) was hired as head softball coach at Henry Elementary School in Hope. Southern Arkansas University. He and his wife, Renee Byford Mark W. Minton (’93) was named branch manager for Arvest Bank Anderson (SOC ’01), have two children: Addison and Kyler. in Eureka Springs. Dr. Travis Marsico (BIOL ’01) and one of his former teachers, Dr. Peggy Griffin (SSCI ’94) and her husband, Robert, celebrated their George Johnson of the Arkansas Tech Department of Biological 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 8, 2014. They live in Dardanelle. Sciences, received a National Science Foundation grant to contribute to a comprehensive regional study of plant life in the Rob Beadel (FW ’95) hosted 24 educators for a conference Southeastern United States. Travis is associate professor and about the environmental and economic importance of Arkansas’ associate department chair in biological sciences at Arkansas State forestlands at Lake Point Conference Center in Russellville June University. 23-27, 2014. Rob is director of forestry education for the Arkansas Forestry Association Education Foundation. Including Rob, four Jessica Ford Culver (HIST EDU ’02 & M.A. HIST ’05) was named decades of Arkansas Tech alumni were represented at the workshop: teacher of the year at Ozark Junior High School during the Ozark Nancy Wilkerson (ELED ’86), Scott Sexton (MUED ’02 & M.Ed. Area Chamber of Commerce teacher appreciation breakfast on ’06), Andrea Kremers (ECED ’03), Megan Hayes Tedford (ECED Aug. 14, 2014. ’04), Connie Watkins (MSED GTED ’05), Rose Guhr (ECED ’08) Rhonda Massey Fleming (GS ’02) was elected secretary of Staff and Mary Floyd (PSY/SOC ’13 & M.Ed. ’13). Senate at Arkansas Tech University. Mike Chisman (ENGR ’95) and Jeannie Waxenfelter Chisman Ashlee Hardgrave (MUS ’02) was named music programs manager (REHAB SCI ’95) are living in Monza, Italy, where Mike is working for the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Theatre and Music. WINTER 2014 30 Class Notes Brandi Easterling Collins (CRWR ’03 & M.S. CSP ’05) was elected president of Staff Senate at Arkansas Tech University. 2010s Brittny Brough Daubenheyer (COMM ’03 & M.L.A. ’06) was Irvin Humphrey (HPE ’10 & M.Ed. ’13) was hired as director of named assistant to the president and secretary to the Board of sports training and competition for Special Olympics Arkansas. Trustees at Arkansas Tech. Nathan Holder (AGBU ’10) was commissioned as an officer with Kristin Wright Euton (EDU ’03) was voted teacher of the year for Arkansas State Police during a graduation ceremony at Little Rock in the Heber Springs School District for the 2014-15 academic year. She June 2014. teaches sixth grade math at Heber Springs Middle School. Jerod McCormick (WF ’11 & M.Ed. PE ’13) received the 2014 Dr. Ryan Taylor (JOUR ’03) was elected reporter of Staff Senate at John Cadle Award for most outstanding physical education graduate Arkansas Tech University. student of the year at Arkansas Tech.

Jeremy Wilhelmi (MUS ’03) is associate pastor for youth ministries Tesa Murray (PSY/REHAB SCI ’11) received her master’s degree at Salisbury Presbyterian Church in Midlothian, Va. He is married to from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in May 2014. She is Whitleigh Slater Wilhelmi (BIOL ’05). employed at the Bridgeway Hospital in North Little Rock as a social worker. Candace Hodges Riner (SPH ’04) was named marketing director for the Mena Advertising and Promotion Commission. Mary Beth Jones (JOUR ’12) was hired as a seventh grade social studies teacher at Sheridan Middle School. Dallas Clark (RPA ’05) was promoted to assistant superintendent at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Paul Meeks (SOC ’12) was commissioned as an officer with Arkansas State Police during a graduation ceremony at Little Rock in Blake Rickman (PSY ’05) was hired as associate director of June 2014. development for the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Kerry Furr (BPS-PR ’13) was admitted to the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock. Matt Gray (RPA ’06) was promoted to the position of athletic director for the Department of Recreation and Parks for the City of Randie Nicole Jones (EAM ’13) was hired by the Arkansas Russellville. Department of Emergency Management as state 911 coordinator. Jacob Pack (MGMT/MKTG ’13) was commissioned as an officer Lindsey Ingmire (SPAN ’06 & M.S. CSP ’10) was named assistant with Arkansas State Police during a graduation ceremony at Little director for programming in the Arkansas Tech International and Rock in June 2014. Multicultural Student Services Office. Brandon Thompson (’13) was hired as head girls’ basketball coach Jacqueline Osburn (HIM ’06 & M.S. HI ’14) was promoted to at Greenfield High School (Mo.). associate director of health information management at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Maggie Good (MGMT/MKTG ’14) was selected to participate in the inaugural class of the Arkansas Fellowship program. She will serve a Linda Clifton (AAS-BST ’07) was named associate director of two-year internship with Collective Bias in Bentonville. advising and retention at Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus. Jordan Patton (HPE ’14) was commissioned as a second lieutenant Corey Danekas (AAS-GT ’08) was named teacher of the year at in the Arkansas Army National Guard during a ceremony at Arkansas Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus during the Ozark Area Chamber of Tech on Aug. 9, 2014. Jordan will serve as a platoon leader in medical Commerce teacher appreciation breakfast on Aug. 14, 2014. Corey is services. program chair for the welding technology program. Anthony Ross (HPE ’14) received the 2014 Dr. Pat Gordon Award for Joseph Gilliland (HIST ’08) was commissioned as an officer with most outstanding physical education undergraduate student of the Arkansas State Police during a graduation ceremony at Little Rock in year at Arkansas Tech. June 2014.

Noah Chagnon (HPE ’09) was hired as head boys’ basketball coach at Hector High School. He is also teaching mathematics and serving FRIENDS WE’LL MISS as head track and field coach. Ressie Estelle Croxton Scifres (’37) died on Aug. 17, 2014. She was Christina Wade Henson (CHEM ’09) successfully defended her a teacher in Arkansas for 25 years. Ressie lived in Russellville, Ky. dissertation and will graduate with her Doctor of Philosophy degree She was 98. in analytical chemistry from the University of Memphis. Christina is Mary Helen Penix Tillman (HOME EC ’38) died on July 22, 2014. She a project specialist with Buckman International Labs. was retired from a career teaching home economics in the schools at Joe Osborne (ART ’09) was promoted to art director for The Lead Hill, Gurdon, Mountainburg, Bergman and Omaha. Helen lived Nicholson Group marketing resources company in Russellville. in Lead Hill. She was 95. WINTER 2014 Class Notes 31 Lillian Neal Couch (’39) died on July 31, 2014. She was a member of Vance Burton Finch (ENGR ’51) died on May 3, 2014. Burt served in the Dean’s List and the History Club while a student at Tech. Lillian the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II. He worked as a civil engineer was selected to represent Tech in “Who’s Who Among Students in with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service for American Universities and Colleges.” She worked as an accountant. 35 years in Wynne, DeWitt, Paris, Pine Bluff, Walnut Ridge and Little Lillian lived in Greenwood Village, Colo. She was 94. Rock. Burt lived in North Little Rock. He was 87.

Virginia Estelle “Ginger” Harkey Atkinson (ENGL/SOC SCI ’40) F.L. Mosley (’51) died on July 14, 2014. He served in the U.S. Navy died on Oct. 11, 2014. The only female in her class when she enrolled during World War II. F.L. went on to serve as a flight instructor at the at the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1948, Ginger worked University of Arkansas-Monticello and was a partner in Associated as a lawyer in Little Rock for more than five decades. She started Aircraft of Waco, Texas. He worked in design engineering and as a as a deputy prosecuting attorney and later worked as a defense test pilot for Cessna, Boeing, Lear Jet and Swearingen Aircraft. In attorney with her own practice, which she maintained into her late retirement, F.L. opened Mosley Hardware Store in Dover and was a 80s. Ginger lived in Little Rock. She was 93. building contractor. F.L. lived in Dover. He was 87.

Ruth Montgomery McDugle (HIST ’45) died on May 6, 2014. Rexann Oller (MUS ’51 & FMR FACULTY) died on Aug. 30, 2014. She was retired from a career as a registered nurse. Ruth lived in She earned two master’s degrees and an educational specialist Memphis, Tenn. She was 90. degree from George Peabody College before returning to Arkansas Tech as a member of the faculty in 1968. Tech honored her with the Charles Eugene McAlister (AGBU ’47) died on Oct. 15, 2014. Faculty Award of Excellence in the service category in 1999. Rexann Charles began his career as a teacher of vocational agriculture at retired at the rank of associate professor of English in 2001. Her Atkins High School. He was later hired by Arkansas Valley Industries support of Arkansas Tech included endowing scholarships to benefit and developed a system of hatcheries, growers, processing plants students in music, international studies, English and creative and distribution networks for its poultry business. AVI later became writing. Rexann lived in Russellville. She was 85. Valmac and merged with Tyson Foods. Charles lived in Russellville. He was 86. Bobby L. Pendleton (BUAD ’52) died on Aug. 17, 2014. Bobby was a veteran of World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Navy. James R. Williams (ENGR ’47) died on Aug. 14, 2014. A veteran He was student body president during his time at Arkansas Tech. of World War II, James served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and flew Bobby worked as a sales associate for Sears and Roebuck before his first mission on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In all, he flew 59 combat joining the Internal Revenue Service. He worked for the IRS from missions over Europe. James went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force, 1969-99 in Springdale, Little Rock, Albuquerque, N.M. and New retiring at the rank of major in 1968. He later served as a fourth Orleans, La. Bobby lived in Alma. He was 88. grade teacher at Lompoc Unified School District in California for 15 years. James lived in Lompoc, Calif. He was 91. Louan Adams (HOME EC ‘53) died on Nov. 3, 2014. Lou was a home economist with the Nashville Gas Company (Tenn.) while her Herman Horacelee Wilson (AGBU ’47) died on Aug. 16, 2014. husband, Travis, attended graduate school at Vanderbilt University. Herman served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He taught She sponsored the Marquise social service sorority at Arkansas Tech. vocational agriculture at Mabelvale High School for three years Lou lived in Russellville. She was 80. before joining the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. He retired in 1980 as state resource conservationist after Joyce Elaine Bentley (EDU ’54) died on Aug. 28, 2014. She was working in Sheridan, Lonoke, Hope, Fort Smith and Little Rock. retired from a teaching career in the schools at Harrison, Paris and Herman lived in Conway. He was 89. Russellville. Joyce lived in Russellville. She was 81.

John Davis Martin (’48) died on July 28, 2014. John served in the Don L. Dover (BUAD ’55) died on Aug. 31, 2014. Don served in U.S. Army. He was an embalmer and funeral director for more than the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from the Arkansas 60 years, during which time he directed or assisted with more than National Guard as a chief warrant officer IV. He was a teacher, coach 6,200 funeral services in Scott County and the southern region of and administrator in the Russellville School District for 28 years. He Sebastian County. John lived in Waldron. He was 85. also helped establish the MARVA Workshop for the handicapped and Friendship Services in Russellville. Don lived in Conway. He was 89. Willie Ray Richardson (AGBU ’48) died on July 6, 2014. Bill retired as a major in the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He later Rex Dee Graves (’55) died on Oct. 8, 2014. Rex was a member served as a deputy in the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department in of the 1954 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championship Tennessee. Bill lived in Batesville. He was 86. football team at Arkansas Tech. He served in the U.S. Army, owned thoroughbred race horses and was a member of the International Donald David Collie Sr. (ENGR ’49) died on June 8, 2014. Don Brotherhood of Boilermakers. Rex lived in Tulsa, Okla. He was 78. spent his career in construction. He was president of Metro Builders Inc. at the time of his retirement in 1996. Don lived in Cabot. He was 85. Dr. E.C. O’Neal (HPE ’55) died on Oct. 11, 2014. E.C. was the first All-America basketball player in Arkansas Tech history and a starter for the Wonder Boys’ back-to-back NAIA national

WINTER 2014 32 Class Notes semifinalist teams in 1954 and 1955. He is the third-leading scorer Jimmie L. Dunn (ENGL ’68) died on May 5, 2014. He was an in Wonder Boy history with 2,215 career points. During his four- English, history, journalism and speech teacher for 36 years, year career at Arkansas Tech, the Wonder Boys won four Arkansas including 32 years in the Wickes School District. Jimmie lived in De Intercollegiate Conference championships and made four NAIA Queen. He was 69. National Tournament appearances while accumulating an overall Laveta Jewell “Hootie” Nichols Keeton (ELED ’68) died on July record of 106-14 and an AIC mark of 65-1. He was twice named 31, 2014. She taught fifth grade at Bragg Elementary School in West NAIA All-America. E.C. was selected to the All-AIC team in each Memphis for 30 years. Hootie lived in Maumelle. She was 89. of his final three seasons, and in 1967, he was inducted into the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame. He was the first person inducted Keith James (BUAD ’69) died on Oct. 2, 2014. He earned regional, into the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction under the Distinction in national and international acclaim for his interior design work in Intercollegiate Athletics category when he received that honor in publications such as Southern Accents, Veranda, Elle Décor, the 2006. E.C. was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame that New York Times, Architectural Digest, Southern Living, Soiree and At same year. He was a professor at Mississippi State University from Home Arkansas. Keith lived in Little Rock. He was 71. 1968-98. E.C. lived in Starkville, Miss. He was 80. Willette Humphreys Rowlands (’70) died on Aug. 10, 2014. She was Travis D. Smith (’55) died on Oct. 8, 2014. Travis served in the U.S. a payroll clerk at Arkansas Nuclear One and a volunteer with the Girl Army. He was postmaster in Amity from 1978-95. Travis lived in Scouts of America. Willette lived in Russellville. She was 63. Amity. He was 78. Michael Bryan Green (HPE ’74) died on Aug. 31, 2014. After James Vincent Hudson (’56) died on Dec. 8, 2013. Jim served in beginning his career in the school districts at Harrison and Lead Hill, the New Jersey National Guard. He worked as a plumber and a Mike spent one year as a basketball graduate assistant at Arkansas mechanical estimator for various mechanical contractors. Jim lived Tech. He joined the Prairie Grove School District in 1983 and remained in North Brunswick, N.J. He was 75. there for the rest of his life, teaching history and coaching basketball, track, football, baseball and tennis before becoming director of Clarence H. “Junie” Phillips (’56) died on Aug. 24, 2014. He served athletics. Mike lived in Prairie Grove. He was 66. in the U.S. Navy and worked as a plumber and electrician. Junie lived in Dardanelle. He was 82. Russell Paul Ward (HIST/POL SCI ’74) died on Sept. 11, 2014. He was a retired teacher and coach. Paul lived in Fifty Six. He was 78. William C. Pinson Sr. (BUAD ’56) died on July 4, 2014. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a trumpet player for the Little Rock Carl “Dennis” Daniel (FW ’75) died on Sept. 28, 2014. He worked for Community Orchestra. William lived in Little Rock. He was 84. the U.S. Forest Service in Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Texas from 1976-2008 and for the National Wild Walter N. Mott (CHEM ’59) died on Oct. 1, 2014. Walter served two Turkey Federation (NWTF) as a regional biologist in Arkansas from tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and went on to a 17-year career 2008-2012. Dennis lived in Clarksville. He was 62. teaching science at Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas. He served on the board for the El Paso Chorale and the El Paso Opera. Walter Edward William Jaros (BUAD ’78) died on April 22, 2013. Bill lived in El Paso, Texas. He was 78. served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. He went on to a career with Gerber. Bill lived in Barling. He was 77. Robert F. Housley (MUED ’61) died on Aug. 28, 2014. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force and was first chair trumpet in the Air Force Band. Janet Looper Cook (ENGL ’79) died on Oct. 1, 2014. Janet was He went on to a career in paper and envelope sales in Dallas, Texas. director of prevention services at Community Service Inc. in Bob lived in Arlington, Texas. He was 76. Russellville. She received the Jim Smith Lifetime Achievement Award in Prevention in June 2014 in recognition of her dedication to the LaDonna Kinder McCormack (ELED ’63) died on July 4, 2014. field of prevention. Janet lived in Russellville. She was 58. LaDonna was retired from a 32-year career teaching in the schools at Dover, Bauxite and Benton. She was co-director of Jolly Time Steven Neal Drum (COM SCI ’94) died on Aug. 9, 2014. He was Pre-School at First United Methodist Church in Benton for 10 years. employed by Office Max. Steven lived in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 48. LaDonna lived in Benton. She was 72. Joshua Craig Brogdon (MGMT/MKTG ’07) died on Oct. 19, 2014. Jerry Donald Harmon (BUAD ’64) died on July 10, 2014. He was He was a field engineer for Trican Wells Services. Josh lived in retired from a career in sales. Jerry lived in Morrilton. He was 73. Oklahoma City, Okla. He was 31.

Shelvon Lee Gregory (BIOL ’65) died on Aug. 17, 2014. He taught Debbie Lynn Fox (AH/EMT ’08) died on Sept. 3, 2014. She worked science at Mount Judea High School for 33 years. Shelvon lived in at the Booneville Human Development Center for more than 19 Mount Judea. He was 72. years. Debbie lived in Magazine. She was 56.

Karel Davidson (BUED ’67) died on Sept. 15, 2014. She retired from Leslie Lea Alvey (PSY ’11 & M.S. PSY ’14) died on July 13, 2014. a teaching career at Walton Junior High School in Bentonville in She was a paraprofessional mental health supervisor with Birch Tree 2000. Karel lived in Bentonville. She was 69. Communities in Clarksville. Leslie lived in Russellville. She was 34.

WINTER 2014 Class Notes 33 GOLDEN SUNS WONDER BOYS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL

11/21/2014 Delta State University Russellville, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 11/22/2014 Angelo State San Angelo, Texas 2 p.m.

11/23/2014 Paine College Russellville, Ark. 2 p.m. 11/25/2014 Cameron Russellville, Ark. 6 p.m.

11/25/2014 University of N. Alabama Florence, AL 6 p.m. 11/28/2014 Northeastern State Russellville, Ark. 6 p.m.

11/29/2014 Oklahoma Christian Oklahoma City 1 p.m. 11/29/2014 Southwest Baptist Russellville, Ark. 4 p.m.

12/4/2014 Ouachita Baptist Russellville, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 12/4/2014 Ouachita Baptist Russellville, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

12/6/2014 Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark. 1 p.m. 12/6/2014 Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark. 3 p.m.

12/13/2014 Southern Arkansas Russellville, Ark. 1 p.m. 12/13/2014 Southern Arkansas Russellville, Ark. 3 p.m.

12/14/2014 Benedict College Russellville, Ark. 4 p.m. 12/17/2014 Southwestern Oklahoma Russellville, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

12/17/2014 Southwestern Oklahoma Russellville, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 12/20/2014 *Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches, Texas 2 p.m.

1/3/2015 Arkansas-Monticello Russellville, Ark. 1 p.m. 12/31/2014 Pittsburg State Pittsburg, Kan. 2 p.m.

1/8/2015 Northwestern Oklahoma Alva, Okla. 5:30 p.m. 1/3/2015 Arkansas-Monticello Russellville, Ark. 3 p.m.

1/10/2015 Southern Nazarene Bethany, Okla. 1 p.m. 1/8/2015 Northwestern Oklahoma Alva, Okla. 7:30 p.m.

1/15/2015 Southeastern Oklahoma Russellville, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 1/10/2015 Southern Nazarene Bethany, Okla. 3 p.m.

1/17/2015 East Central Russellville, Ark. 1 p.m. 1/15/2015 Southeastern Oklahoma Russellville, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

1/22/2015 Harding Searcy, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 1/17/2015 East Central Russellville, Ark. 3 p.m.

1/24/2015 Henderson State Russellville, Ark. 1 p.m. 1/22/2015 Harding Searcy, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

1/29/2015 Southern Arkansas Magnolia, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 1/24/2015 Henderson State Russellville, Ark. 3 p.m.

1/31/2015 Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 1 p.m. 1/29/2015 Southern Arkansas Magnolia, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

2/5/2015 Southwestern Oklahoma Weatherford, Okla. 5:30 p.m. 1/31/2015 Ouachita Baptist Arkadelphia, Ark. 3 p.m.

2/12/2015 Northwestern Oklahoma Russellville, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 2/5/2015 Southwestern Oklahoma Weatherford, Okla. 7:30 p.m.

2/14/2015 Southern Nazarene Russellville, Ark. 1 p.m. 2/12/2015 Northwestern Oklahoma Russellville, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

2/19/2015 East Central Ada, Okla. 5:30 p.m. 2/14/2015 Southern Nazarene Russellville, Ark. 3 p.m.

2/21/2015 Southeastern Oklahoma Durant, Okla. 1 p.m. 2/19/2015 East Central Ada, Okla. 7:30 p.m.

2/26/2015 Harding Russellville, Ark. 5:30 p.m. 2/21/2015 Southeastern Oklahoma Durant, Okla. 3 p.m.

2/28/2015 Arkansas-Monticello Monticello, Ark. 2 p.m. 2/26/2015 Harding Russellville, Ark. 7:30 p.m.

3/5/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD 2/28/2015 Arkansas-Monticello Monticello, Ark. 4 p.m.

3/6/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD 3/5/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD

3/7/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD 3/6/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD

3/8/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD 3/7/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD

3/8/2015 GAC Tournament Bartlesville, Okla. TBD

* Exhibition Game

WINTER 2014 34 Athletics Golden Suns Win Regular Season, Postseason Titles

Trailing 11-4 in the fifth and decisive set of the Great American Conference Volleyball Tournament championship match on Nov. 15, it appeared as if Arkansas Tech’s hopes of a return trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament might be over.

Then came seven straight Golden Suns’ points, sparking a rally that allowed them to win the set 15-13 and defeat Southern Nazarene University at Bank of the Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs.

With the win, Arkansas Tech earned the automatic bid from the GAC into the NCAA Division II Tournament. It was the fourth NCAA Tournament berth in Arkansas Tech The Golden Suns were also 2014 regular Five Golden Suns were named to the volleyball history. The Suns also earned a season GAC champions. It was the All-GAC teams: Nighswonger, Nagel, berth in the event in 2000, 2011 and 2013. 11th regular season league title in Tech senior Emily Todd, junior Katie Huff and Arkansas Tech won its third GAC Volleyball volleyball history. sophomore Kaylee Konsella. Tournament title in the four-year history Arkansas Tech dominated the postseason Todd also collected Capital One Academic of the league. The Suns also won the GAC volleyball awards. Head coach Kristy All-District first team honors. postseason tournament in 2011 and 2013. Bayer was named the conference coach of Arkansas Tech finished the season with a the year. Senior Sierra Nighswonger earned Championship point came on a kill by 29-6 overall record after losing to University GAC setter of the year, while Madison Sarah Bennett as Arkansas Tech earned its of Minnesota Duluth in the NCAA Nagel took both GAC freshman of the year 21st consecutive victory and completed a Tournament first round. sweep of the 2014 GAC volleyball titles. and GAC defensive player of the year.

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