The President’s Pen Armes prepares for final Convocation address nother fall semester is un- academic programming and expan- derway at Wayland Baptist sion. We have always been creative AUniversity. Initial indications and nimble—able to take advantage are that we will have a good year, and of new and unique opportunities. New we are truly grateful. Although the last programs and opportunities are being year was a challenging one from a birthed at Wayland every year. The budgetary standpoint, the morale and university also has a strong contingent Dr. Paul Armes spirit of the campus remains high, and of terminally degreed professors—men President the university is on strong and solid and women who have the highest Wayland Baptist University financial ground. All of us who serve at academic certification in their own indi- Wayland have a clear and compelling vidual field of study. Almost 90% of our sense that we are in God’s hand. Cer- current faculty hold such academic cre- tainly we have been blessed in special dentials. We are blessed with excellent ways! professors who are not only unrivaled All of us who In a few days, I will be delivering my experts in their fields of study, but also last Convocation address at Wayland. men and women of a deep and vibrant serve at Wayland This annual event is always a special Christian faith. Wayland also has a “ time for me, because it represents a very special “spirit” which is clearly have a clear and unique opportunity for me to share evident at every single campus and with our students, our faculty and our teaching site. It is, from my perspective, compelling sense staff some of the things which are on a faith thing—a commitment to both the my heart. This year, using Ephesians success of our students and the Lord- that we are in God’s 5:15-16 as the focal verses of my pre- ship of Jesus Christ. It means that we sentation: “Be very careful, then, how go the extra mile to help students, and hand. Certainly we you live—not as unwise but as wise, in every situation seek to be the hands making the most of every opportunity, and voice of our Master in our ministry have been blessed in because the days are evil,” the focus of to students. Wayland has bright days my address will be “Living Wisely.” I’ve ahead, and this university needs and special ways! always been grateful for the fact that cherishes your support. Thanks for the Wayland family listens well. your support—both your prayers and Faith-based, tuition-driven insti- your gifts. tutions are facing unique challenges Our Board of Trustees has ap- “ these days. Some prognosticators proved a Presidential Search Commit- believe that because of current demo- tee comprised of 13 individuals who graphic, economic and political trajec- love the university. The Committee is tories, some 35% of the smaller private strongly representative of our university colleges in America will disappear family, and includes current and former within the next decade. Personally, I Trustees, two faculty members and am not quite that pessimistic. several community leaders. I know that What I am optimistic about is the this group of folks would appreciate fact that in spite of recent national your prayers and remembrance as they educational trends, Wayland is unique- continue their important work. ly positioned not only to survive in the Thanks for being part of the Way- coming years, but to flourish. We are land family…it is a very special group entrepreneurial in our approach to of people! FOOTPRINTS, Volume 61, No. 2 Editorial Board Danny Andrews, BA’72, Publisher Jonathan Petty, BA’95, MA’09, Editor Alumni Officers Tyke Dipprey, BSOE’96 , President Stacie Hardage, BBA’89 , Vice President Danny Andrews, BA’72, Director, Alumni Development Executive Board Dr. Gary Abercrombie, BS’73 Kevin Carter, BBA’93 Brenda Gonzalez, BA’73 Mike Manchee, BS’94, MEd’97 Richard Miller, BS’87 Danny Murphree, BS’69 Daleyn Schwartz, AAS’85 Caren Smith, BA’92 Yolanda Vera, BA’83 Courtney Williams, BSIS’02 Features Danny Wrenn, BA’84 Young Alumni Board 3 Make plans to attend Homecoming 2015 Sarah Langston, BSIS’10, M.Ed’13, President Shaney Brewer, BSIS’10, M.Ed’13, Vice President Sarah Schmalzried, BBA’12, Treasurer Kristen Reddoch, BA’12, Secretary 6 Laura Bush is scheduled to speak at Wayland David Bush, MBA’14 Dr. Rebekah Crowe, BA’02 Shanna Donica, MBA’05 Tara Fox, BA’08, MA’10 Koinonia was a rousing success Beth Hoffman, BBA’10, MBA’12 12 Ashlee Juarez, BSIS’09 Crystal Rodriguez, BA’14 Rodrigo Silva, BBA’12 Amber Smith, BA’07 24 Women’s track wins national title Johnny Terra, BBA’11, MBA’12 Also Inside FOOTPRINTS is published by the Association of Former Students at Wayland Baptist University. No outside advertis- 7 Akande named college president ing is accepted. Wayland Baptist University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Wayland Baptist University is accredited by the South- 10 WBU starts doctoral program ern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and 16 Presidential search committee formed master’s levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404- 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wayland 22 News Briefs Baptist University. Non-profit rate postage paid at Lubbock, Texas 79404. 26 Sports Briefs Telephone (806) 291-3600. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to FOOT- PRINTS, Wayland Baptist University, 1900 West 7th St. 34 Danny Andrews is Thinking Out Loud 1291 437, Plainview, TX 79072. Wayland Baptist University does not discriminate on the 36 Class Notes basis of race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin in administration of its policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other school administration. If you have any questions or comments about Footprints, e-mail Danny Andrews at [email protected], or Jonathan Petty at [email protected], or write to us in care of the Wayland Alumni Office. Together ... Again The stage is set for Homecoming 2015 by DANNY ANDREWS vice Award will go to Eddie Turner Director of Alumni Development (BA’72), manager of the University For More Information, leven Wayland alumni will Store for 41 years. He served as Contact: be honored at Homecom- Minister of Music at First Baptist ing 2015 scheduled for Church in his hometown of Hale Director of E Center for 38 years and has held Oct. 2-3. Alumni Development Nine will be recognized at Fri- leadership positions in national book- Danny Andrews day’s chapel in Harral Auditorium, store managers associations. 806-291-3603 which also salutes the graduates of Linda Pickens-Price (BS’69) [email protected] the 50th Year Honor Class of 1965, of Huffman will receive the Distin- and two grads at the Athletic Hall of guished Alumni Leadership Award. Honor ceremony on Saturday in the Former administrator of the Harris Laney Student Activities Center. County Psychiatric Center, she held “Together. .Again” is the theme executive positions within MHMR of this year’s event with a weekend and the University of Health Science full of activities. Center-Houston. Several years ago, The Association of Former she was named one of the “Most Students will honor Don (BA’65) Powerful Women in Houston” by and Christa (BA’63) Smith of Pla- Houston City Magazine. A former inview with its highest honor, the Flying Queen, she is a member of Distinguished Alumni Award. Christa the Wayland Athletic Hall of Honor. taught in the School of Languages The Distinguished Alumni Service and Literature for 43 years while Don Award will be presented to Steve taught in the Plainview school district Deaton (BSOE’84 from the Lubbock for 24 years and coached for most campus), Regional Manager for of that time. They have an endowed Community and Economic Develop- scholarship in their name and are ment for Xcel Energy who has been supportive of all Wayland activities. involved in many organizations in The Distinguished Lifetime Ser- Lubbock and the area. footprints 3 The Distinguished Benefactor honorees are Dr. Joe and Terri Jesko of Arlington, who both received their Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. He is a longtime professional consultant and serves as a Wayland trustee and she is a retired teacher. They have an endowed schol- arship and were instrumental in the All-Stein- way project completed last year. The Distinguished Young Alumni, chosen by the Young Alumni Board, is Kiana Bullard Brown (BA’10) who started her own non-profit organization, Love Thy Neighborhood, which seeks to establish community-based relation- ships and ministry in Louisville, Ky. Athletic Hall of Honor inductees will be Car- ol Bailey-Sessums of Lubbock (BS’94), a two- time All-American for the Flying Queens who has coached for many years, all-time leading Pioneer scorer and first-team All-American Kendall Webb (BBA’06, MBA’07) of Littlefield who is head girls’ basketball coach there, and longtime faculty athletic representative Dr. Paul Sadler, Dean of the School of Reli- gion and Philosophy who also has served as 4 footprints Together ...Again Homecoming, Oct. 1-3, 2015 Thursday, October 1 10 am-5 pm Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of the American Landscape Abraham Art Gallery 1:00-5:00 pm ............................................. Early Registration Trinity Building-Corner of 9th and Utica 7:30 pm ....................Theater Production: “The Good Doctor” by Neil Simon Black Box Theater Friday, October 2 7:30 am ........................................Breakfast for classes 1960-69 McClung Center Room 211 8:00-10:50 am .............................................