UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST

Summer 2011 USW celebrates 50 years Inside this issue: USW Graduates Its 49th Class 2 Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the story of University of the Southwest is an inspiring one. Former First Lady, Laura Bush 3 It is a story of vision and dreams, faith and 2011 Free Enterprise Dinner 4 determination, work and wisdom. It encom- Fall 2011 Lecture Set 5 passes countless numbers of hearts and hands USW Athletes Honored 6 who have joined together to build an institution that not only enriches human lives but also 2011 Black History Month Project 6 glorifies God. It is the story of one communi- Class Notes 7 ty’s belief in the future. Congratulations The story begins, so it is told, in the early half • Henry DeLara ’02 (BBA, Management and Accounting), of the century when “a young man on horse- has recently joined the adminis- back scaled the heights near Cloudcroft and trative team at Pettigrew & climbed the Wofford fire lookout tower to gain a Associates as a staff accountant. panoramic view of ‘The Land of Enchantment.’ • Donna Johns ’00 (BS, Special In prayerful meditation atop the tower, the Education and Social Science), youth was inspired to beseech God to give him was presented with a Donley New Mexico for Christian Education.” Excellence in Education award in May, 2011. Johns has been That young man was B. Clarence Evans, and Within a few years, however, it became appar- teaching for 13 years and is cur- he was destined to become the founder and ent that the college had grown beyond the orig- rently a US history teacher at first president of what was to eventually inal design, and the move to a larger, perma- Hobbs High School. become University of the Southwest. nent location became a motivating force. By • Cynthia Trevino ’98 (MSE, 1961, the present site north of Hobbs on the Curriculum & Instruction) and And so, after many prayers and dreams and Lovington highway was obtained. ’02 (MS, Educational In 1962, to reflect the expanded vision of the Administration), was recognized plans, Clarence Evans finally saw his “college with a Veteto Excellence in for Christian Education” become a reality. entire community that had now embraced this Teaching award, which honors Hobbs Baptist College was chartered as a two- fledgling institution as their own, College of the teachers for their contributions to year junior college in 1956, and changed to Southwest was founded as an independent, Hobbs students. Trevino is a New Mexico Baptist College when the school non-denominational, four-year liberal arts col- teacher at Houston Junior High School in Hobbs. became a four-year college in 1958. lege to serve the southeastern New Mexico and West Texas region, an • Tammy Rotunno ’98 (MSE, Educational Administration), was approximately 21,000 honored with a Veteto Excellence square-mile service area. in Teaching award. Rotunno is the department head of special In 2008, the Board of education for the Hobbs Trustees voted to change the Freshman High School and has been an educator for 17 years. name to University of the Southwest to better commu- • John Malone ’70 (BS, English & Social Studies), was elected to nicate the type of academic the Sweetwater County Wyoming community into which the School District #2 Board of institution was evolving. Trustees. The district serves

continued on page 2 To kick off our 50th year anniversary, USW held a logo contest. Sonia Tovar, bilingual education major from Hobbs, won with her concept. USW Graduates its 49th Class continued from page 1 2,600 students and covers an Emily Jackson received the Trustee’s area of 5,500 square miles in Award, which is presented to the southwestern Wyoming. Malone retired after coaching for 39 years graduate who best represents the in Arkansas and Wyoming. ideals of the university in the commu- nity. • Kevin Henning ’05 (BBA, Management and Accounting), recently earned his Ph.D. in busi- The Academic Excellence Award was ness administration with a con- presented to Nathen Shelemey, who centration in statistics from Texas was the graduating senior with the Tech University in Lubbock, TX. highest cumulative grade point aver- Henning was a Kemper age. Fellowship recipient while attend- ing USW. The Dean’s Award, given to the grad- • Mike Galvan ’97 (BS, Secondary uate best representing the ideals of Education) and USW’s Dean of Athletics, was named Athletic the master’s program, was presented Director of the Year by the Red to Dominga Barrientos for the mas- River Athletic Conference for the ter’s of education program, and to 2010-2011 academic year. Scott Smith for the master’s of busi- • J. Pernell Jones ’88 (BBA, ness administration program. Accounting) has been named Alexandria Lopez, USW SGA President, Vice President for Finance and addresses 2011 graduates. Professor Barbara McGrath, Dean of Operation for the Christian institu- Arts and Sciences, was honored with tion Eastern University, in St. On May 7, 2011, University of the the Professor of Merit recognition. Davids, PA. In addition to being an alum, Jones served as USW’s Southwest Alumni Association wel- VP for Administration from 1992- comed the 49th class to its ranks. USW Alumni and current principal of 2003. Ninety-four students graduated from Sanger Elementary in Hobbs, Alfredo USW at the Jack & Mabel Maddox Turrubiates (’97, BS, Elementary • Samuel Spencer, Jr., member of the USW Board of Trustees, has Student Life Center. Education and Social Sciences), been appointed to the State Board spoke to the graduating class about of Finance. Spencer is the Lea Awards were presented at the cere- taking a journey through life and County State Bank president and mony: the President’s Award was enjoying all of the stops along the currently serves as the co-chair of given to Alexandria Lopez, Student way. Turrubiates is a member of the the USW Advancement Government Association President. National Guard and was deployed to Committee. This award is given to the senior who Afghanistan in 2009-2010. • Debra Hicks, member of the USW best represents the ideals of the uni- Turrubiates was presented with a Board of Trustees, has been nom- versity on campus. Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris inated to serve on the New Mexico Transportation causa. Commission, representing District 2 on the commission. Hicks cur- rently serves as the chair of the USW Institutional Resources Committee and owns Pettigrew & Associates in Hobbs. • Carroll Leavell, friend of the University, has been appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures Workgroup, which is comprised of legislators from states that host nuclear facilities or cleanup sites. • Don Maddox and Jim Maddox, friends of the University, were honored with the Distinguished Leadership Award for their out- standing leadership and dedica- tion to the state of New Mexico. The award is presented to individ- uals who have used their leader- ship skills to improve the quality President Gary Dill presents of life for New Mexicans. USW alum and commencement speaker Alfredo Turrubiates with honorary degree. Former First Lady, Laura Bush, Visits Hobbs for Spring Lecture

her reaction, as well as President around the world for the White Bush’s difficult decisions. The House Conference on Advancing evening ended with a Question and Global Literacy, showcasing suc- Answer period from the audience cessful, culturally aware literacy and a book signing of her best- programs from a diversity of coun- selling memoir, Spoken From The tries. Her leadership of this effort Heart. led to her current role as Honorary Ambassador for the United Nations Mrs. Bush is actively involved in Literacy Decade. issues of national and global con- cern, with a particular emphasis on Mrs. Bush is an advocate for education, health care and human women’s health and has been an rights. One of her endeavors active participant in campaigns to included a trip to Afghanistan in raise awareness of breast cancer 2005 to witness firsthand the and heart disease, both in the U.S. Laura Bush with MyPower students progress achieved by the Afghan and around the world. She part- people after the fall of the Taliban nered with the National Heart, Lung, On March 29, 2011, Former First regime. She visited the Women's and Blood Institute in The Heart Lady Laura Bush made an after- Teacher Training Institute in Kabul, Truth campaign and the Red Dress noon presentation to 150 5th and which is training women to lead project. She is also a strong sup- 6th grade girls from three elemen- classrooms that girls were once for- porter of our national parks. tary schools in Hobbs. The girls, bidden to enter. who were taught about Mrs. Bush Laura Bush was born in Midland, and the role of a First Lady prior to A former teacher and librarian, Mrs. Texas, to Harold and Jenna Welch. the event, heard how girls in other Bush convened in 2001 a Summit She holds a bachelor of science parts of the world were denied edu- on Early Childhood Cognitive degree in education from Southern cation and how they lived. Mrs. Development, providing a forum for Methodist University and a master’s Bush encouraged the girls to rise prominent scholars and educators degree in library science from the above their problems to achieve to share research on the best ways University of Texas. She taught in their goals. Mrs. Bush answered for parents and caregivers to pre- public schools in Dallas, Houston questions from the girls, including pare children for lifelong learning. and Austin and worked as a public how she and President George W. She draws attention to proven pro- school librarian. In 1977, she met Bush met and what it was like liv- grams that help children avoid such and married George Walker Bush. ing in the White House. risky behaviors as drug and alcohol They are the parents of twin daugh- use, early sexual activity and vio- ters, Barbara and Jenna, and son- At Tydings Auditorium that evening, lence, and Mrs. Bush was the keynote lecturer highlights for a sold-out crowd. With close to the need for 2,000 in attendance, Mrs. Bush a caring told often humorous stories about adult role her time in the White House and model in how she became involved in edu- every child’s cational issues worldwide, such as life. the National Book Festival, which was started in Washington DC in In 2006, 2001, and her interest in women’s Mrs. Bush education in Afghanistan. She also hosted lead- spoke about September 11th and ers from 2011 Free Enterprise Dinner features American hero, Captain Scott O’Grady and honors Artesia resident, Raye Miller

The Free Enterprise Dinner celebrates initiative and citi- zens’ rights to participate in the productive commerce of free enterprise. The dinner also honors a local busi- nessperson with the Trustee of Free Enterprise award, USW’s most distinguished award given for outstanding business achievements, for an established reputation for conducting responsible and ethical business practices, for community leadership and for investment of time and resources toward the preservation of a free society.

USW Board of Trustees member, Gary Sims, presented this year’s Trustee of Free Enterprise award to Artesia businessman, Raye P. Miller. Miller served as an execu- tive for Marbob Energy Corporation for 31 years. After the recent sale of Marbob Energy, Mr. Miller formed a new oil and gas production company called Regeneration Energy Corp.

Captain Scott O’Grady autographs a book for USW Campus Minister Kenny Reed. Mr. Miller has served as a member of several groups, including the State Land Office Advisory Board, Bureau Captain Scott O’Grady met with around 40 people in the of Land Management Resource Advisory Council, Scarborough Memorial Library Atrium on the USW cam- Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Greater Artesia pus on the afternoon of April 18, 2011. The informal Economic Development Commission, the Artesia City meet and greet allowed Captain O’Grady to visit with Council, and as Chairman of the Executive Committee area veterans, USW faculty, staff and students, and to of the NM Oil and Gas Association, of which he is still sign copies of his book, Return with Honor, which is an an active member. Raye is also the Vice President of incredible story of how he survived in hostile territory for the Board of Directors for First Artesia Bancshares, Inc. six days before being rescued by the U.S. Marines. The and an Advisory Director on the First American Bank book spent six weeks on Bestseller Board of Directors. list.

Captain O’Grady later told his story to an audience of close to 300 during his keynote speech at the 2011 Free Enterprise Dinner. O’Grady spoke of his love of God, his family and his country as the main sources of motivation to survive his ordeal.

O’Grady has also published Basher Five-Two, a chil- dren's edition of his original story. His courageous story has also been documented on the Discovery Channel presentation, Behind Enemy Lines. In addi- tion, Scott O'Grady has been featured on CNN's Voices of the Millennium, and the Then and Now series that focus on the most influential personalities of the past 25 years. After 12 years of military service Captain O'Grady entered inactive reserve sta- tus in February 2001. Captain O'Grady has accumu- lated more than 1,300 military flying hours including over 1,000 in the F-16. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Gary Sims (right), USW Board of Trustees member, presents Raye P. Miller of Artesia the 2011 Trustee of Free Enterprise Award. Capt. Chesley “” Sullenberger set for Fall 2011 Lecture

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III is the heroic named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight influential people in 2009. He has received 1549 on the and saved the lives numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor of 155 people. Captain of what has been dubbed from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the American the “Miracle on the Hudson,” Sullenberger is an Spirit Award from the Congressional Medal of expert and accident investigator Honor Committee, the Neil Armstrong and who also is the founder and chief executive Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Purdue officer of Safety Reliability Methods, a consulting University, the Air Force Auxiliary’s company dedicated to management, safety, Pilot of the Year Award and ’s performance and reliability consulting. Humanitarian Award, among others.

Sullenberger will appear for the 2011 fall Jack Sullenberger has been featured on numerous Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series on media programs, including Good Morning MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH at 7:00 p.m. at America, Larry King Live, , Dateline Tydings Auditorium in Hobbs. Tickets for this NBC with Matt Lauer, The Late Show with David event are FREE, but you must have a ticket to Letterman, CBS Evening News with , enter. Tickets can be reserved by calling USW at CNN’s The Situation Room, The Daily Show with 575-492-2108, or by visiting a ticket location Jon Stewart and The Tonight Show with Conan closer to the event date (see the USW website for O’Brien. He is also the CBS News Aviation and ticket locations). Safety Expert, providing analysis of aviation safety and contributing to CBS News broadcasts Sullenberger was born and raised in Denison, and platforms across the news division. Texas. After high school, he enrolled at the Academy to pursue his Sullenberger is married to fitness expert and childhood love of aviation. Recipient of a television personality Lorrie Sullenberger. The bachelor's degree from the Academy, couple and their two daughters reside in Sullenberger majored in . In his Danville, CA. graduation year at the academy, he received the Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship Award. In addition to his bachelor’s degree he also has two master's degrees, one in industrial psychology from and one in public administration from the University of Northern Colorado.

After logging more than 20,000 hours of service in the skies, Sullenberger became an international hero on January 15, 2009, when he and his crew safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency in 's frigid Hudson River. The Airbus A320's two engines had lost thrust following a . Sullenberger and his crew have won international acclaim for their actions that day, including the passage of a Congressional resolution recognizing their bravery.

Sullenberger is author of The New York Times best-selling book, Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters (October 2009) and was University of the Southwest Student-Athletes Honored for Achievements The Red River Athletic Conference tagged several named to the 2011 NAIA Honorable Mention All- University of the Southwest student-athletes with honors. American team. Ondruj is the first Mustang men’s In wrapping up the season, Dominique program’s first All-American and was the Haywood, a sport management major from El Paso, Mustangs No. 1 singles player, with a 26-0 record at Texas, and Demetrius Evans, an accounting major from the NAIA and NJCAA competition. Chicago, Ill. were named to the first-team for the All- Dede Perez an accounting major from El Paso, Texas, Conference Women’s and Men’s teams respectively. earned recognition as Player of the Week twice Haywood was also awarded with Newcomer of the during the season (Feb. 7 – 13 and Feb. 28 - March Year. She averaged 17 points per game and almost 12 6). Perez had an outstanding Junior season, batting rebounds per game. Simone Buckhanan a sport .421 and finished with a slugging percentage of .628, management major from Rio Rancho, NM, and Melissa 51 hits, 29 runs scored with 20 RBI. Those statistics, Hillenbrand an accounting major from Rio Rancho were along with a fantastic academic standing, earned her selected for honorable mention. an invitation to play with Team America at the AIST USW sophomore tennis player Marek Ondruj was Softball Tournament in Italy.

Dominique Haywood Melissa Hillenbrand Simone Buckhanan Demetrius Evans Marek Ondruj DeDe Perez

“Unlearning Our Limitations” was theme of 2011 Black History Month Project “Unlearning Our Limitations” was the focus of the remind ourselves of the continuing need to highlight 2011 Black History Month Project, held on Feb. 18. the contributions and talents that People of Color give The event was co-sponsored by University of the and have given to the growth and advancement of Southwest and St. John Missionary Baptist Church the United States and the world,” he said. “This is an and funded with a grant from the J.F Maddox opportunity for us to pause and reflect on greater Foundation. understanding and acceptance of our God’s created diversity.” The Black History Month project was an experiential workshop led by international consultant for diversity USW and St. John have co-hosted a Black History issues Kesho Scott, Ph.D. Scott is an associate Month Project for the last several years. Last year, professor of American Studies for Grinnell College Evelyn Rising, registrar for University of the (Grinnell, Iowa). She has been featured on CNN, The Southwest, was instrumental in producing the play Oprah Winfrey Show, and Sonya Live. A winner of a “Crowns” which gave a musical perspective on the 1988 American Book Award for Tight Spaces, Scott is role of hats in black women’s culture. currently completing her latest book Unlearning Racism in a Global Age.

Scott also gave a presentation to the Hobbs Freshman High School, participated in a round-table luncheon with representatives from local private and public organizations, and gave a free public presentation on the USW campus.

The Rev. B.J. Choice, senior pastor for St. John Missionary Baptist Church, said events during Kesho Scott designated months are important to continue. “We Class Notes Share Your News!! LIFE TOGETHER Have you recently been married or do you have a new lit- • Fernando Gomez ’10 (BS, Criminal Justice) and tle bundle of joy? Do you have a new job you are excited Sarah Johnson ’10 (BS, Biological Science) about? University of the Southwest would like to hear began their life together on February 26, 2011. from you! Share your news with classmates and the USW community by completing and mailing in the form below. • Chelsey Martin (current student) and Justin Your news may be printed in the next issue of The Harris were married on March 19, 2011. Mustang. Our newsletter is published twice per year and will include as many alumni updates as space allows. • Wesley and Dorothy Noseff ’97 (BS, Elementary Send completed form to USW, Attn: Laurie Dean, 6610 Education) celebrated their 25 wedding anniver- Lovington Hwy., #501, Hobbs, NM 88240 sary on May 5, 2011. USW Alumni & Friends Information Update Form • Sunny Evans ’11 (BS, K-12 Physical Education) Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Miss (circle one) and Charles Bettis ’07 (BAS, General Business), Name ______USW Alum?______were married June 6, 2011. Address ______• Tiffani Sooter ’10 (BAS, General Studies) and City ______State ______Zip ______Tenner Dunlap, will marry July 9, 2011. Home Phone ( ) ______Email Address ______Employer ______NEW LIFE Job Title ______Degree Earned at USW ______• Layla Kiren Shipman was born February 1, Month/year ______2011, to Magan Miller Shipman ’04 (BAS – Major/Minor ______General Business) and Bud Shipman. Birthday ______• Henry “Hank” Hilliard IV was born April 26, 2011 Wedding Anniversary ______to Emily Dill Hilliard ’06 (BAS – Social Science) Maiden name or name used while at USW ______and Henry Hilliard. Spouse ______USW Alum?______• Eric Levi Elliott was born May 13, 2011 to Month/year ______Rebecca Thrasher Elliott ’10 (MSE, Counseling) Spouse Major/Minor ______and Eric Elliott. Children (Names/Ages) ______Additional Info ______FRIENDS PASSED ______• Carl Anthony Mackey, Sr. ’99 (BS, Psychology) ______and Hobbs City Commissioner, passed away on ______December 27, 2010. ______• Billie Jean Baskin, friend of the University and founder of the William Donald Baskin OCTOBER 15TH, 2011 Scholarship, passed from this life on January 10, 2011. USW HOMECOMING and ALUMNI AWARD CEREMONY • Elizabeth Patricia Martin Garey, former USW professor and friend of the University, passed 4TH ANNUAL SADDLE UP ‘N CYCLE away on February 10, 2011. • Glynnette Barnard, friend of the University, TEST DRIVE VISITATION WEEKEND passed away May 14, 2011. OCTOBER 15TH, 2011 Go to for more information! • Connie Call ’05 (BS, Elementary Education) and USW HOMECOMING and ’10 (MSE, Curriculum & Instruction), and kinder- garten teacher at Booker T. Washington ALUMNIClass AWARD Notes CEREMONY Elementary school in Hobbs, passed from this life on May 23, 2011. 4TH ANNUALLIFE TOGETHER SADDLE UP ‘N CYCLE • Richard (R.N.) Robinson, former USW Board of TEST DRIVE• FernandoVISITATION Gomez WEEKEND ’10 (BS, Criminal Justice) and Sarah Johnson ’10 (BS, Biological Trustee member, passed away on June 9, 2011. Go to www.usw.eduScience) for morebegan information! their life together on February 26, 2011. • Chelsey Martin (current student) and Justin Harris were married on March 19, 2011. • Wesley and Dorothy Noseff ’97 (BS, Elementary Education) celebrated their 25 wedding anniversary on May 5, 2011. • Sunny Evans ’11 (BS, K-12 Physical Education) and Charles Bettis ’07 (BAS, General Business), were married June 6, 2011. • Tiffani Sooter ’10 (BAS, General Studies) and Tenner Dunlap, will marry July 9, 2011.

NEW LIFE • Layla Kiren Shipman was born February 1, 2011, to Magan Miller Shipman ’04 (BAS – General Business) and Bud Shipman. • Henry “Hank” Hilliard IV was born April 26, 2011 to Emily Dill Hilliard ’06 (BAS – Social Science) and Henry Hilliard. • Eric Levi Elliott was born May 13, 2011 to Rebecca Thrasher Elliott ’10 (MSE, Counseling) and Eric Elliott.

FRIENDS PASSED • Carl Anthony Mackey, Sr. ’99 (BS, Psychology) and Hobbs City Commissioner, passed away on December 27, 2010. • Billie Jean Baskin, friend of the University and founder of the William Donald Baskin Scholarship, passed from this life on January 10, 2011. • Elizabeth Patricia Martin Garey, former USW professor and friend of the University, passed away on February 10, 2011. • Glynnette Barnard, friend of the University, passed away May 14, 2011. • Connie Call ’05 (BS, Elementary Education) and ’10 (MSE, Curriculum & Instruction), and kindergarten teacher at Booker T. Washington Elementary school in Hobbs, passed from this life on May 23, 2011. • Richard (R.N.) Robinson, former USW Board of Trustee member, passed away on June 9, 2011.

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