Fall 2000

INSIDE: Alumni Award Winners The Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow Homecoming Preview teaching • research • service etsu today fall 2000 TENNESSEE HIGHEREDUCATION COMMISSION Mr. Fred PatrickGattas,III,Memphis Mr. Riley C.Darnell,Nashville Mr. Steve Adams,Nashville Richard G.Rhoda,ExecutiveDirector, Nashville Mayor DaleKelley, Secretary, Huntingdon Mr. A. C.Wharton,Vice Chair, Memphis Dr. June ScobeeRodgers,Vice Chair, SignalMountain Mr. Wm. RansomJones,Chair, Murfreesboro Mrs. JuliaW. “Judy”Johnson,FacultyRegent, Mr. Clifford H.“Bo”Henry, Maryville Mr. Arles B.Greene,Goodlettsville Mr. Robert JackFishman,Morristown Mr. Noble Cody, Cookeville The HonorableVernon Coffey’73’75’78’92, Mrs. DemetraGodseyBoyd,Clarksville Mr. Edgar R.“Buddy”Bowers,Harriman Dr. Charles Manning,Chancellor, Nashville The HonorableDonSundquist,Governor Mrs. ShirleyH.Berk’72,’74 Mr. RobertM.Plummer’84’87 eligible personswithoutregard toage,sex,color, race,religion, nationalorigin,disability, veteranstatus,orsexualorientation. TBR: 160-021-0057M. public institutionsofhigher education. community colleges,and twenty-six areatechnologicalcenters.TheTBRsystem enrollsmorethan80percent ofallTennessee attending students education inthenation.The Tennessee thirteen Board ofRegentsisthegoverningboardforthissystem whichiscomprisedofsixuniversities, LynnePhoto ofMary Howell,p.29,courtesyofOakRidgeNational Laboratory. 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RichardDiehl Mrs. BettyDeVinney Mr. ClaudiusClemmer’34 Mr. PhillipCarriger Mr. JeffByrd Mr. GeneBurleson’64’72 Mr. DanBrooks’65 Mr. R.Wiley Bourne,Jr. Mr. JamesD.Bowman* Mr. Wayne G.Basler* Mr. FrederickH.(Pal)Barger, Jr. ’55 AssistantTreasurer ’96*, Dr. DavidCollins Dr. RichardA.Manahan*,FoundationExecutiveVice President Dr. PaulE.Stanton,Jr.*, ETSUPresident Mr. CharlesSteagall’66*,Treasurer Dr. SteveConerly*,Secretary Mr. Tim Jones*,Vice President Mr. StuartE.Wood*, Jr. ’60,PastPresident Mr. DennisPowell*,President Dr. RichardA.Manahan, Dr. PaulStanton,Jr., ETSUPresident Dr. ClydeH.Farnsworth,Jr. ’60’61PastPresident Dr. StephanieLeeper’83’87,Treasurer Mr. BobV. Hardin’68,Secretary Mr. J.DanielMahoney’66,Vice President Dr. R.MichaelBrowder, P.E. ’93,President-Elect Mr. JohnA.Jones’69,President ETSU NATIONAL ALUMNIASSOCIATION BOARDOFDIRECTORS Pam Wilson, InformationResearch Technician Lee AnnWillis ’91,AlumniCoordinator Edie Shealy’00,GraduateAssistant Lynn Long’98,GraduateAssistant Vicky Lee,ExecutiveAide Donna Howard’00,Secretary ETSU FOUNDATION BOARDOFDIRECTORS and theLongfamily. Advancement/Executive Vice President,ETSUFoundation University Advancement Commissioner ofEducation,Nashville Executive DirectorofETSUNationalAlumniAssociation University Advancement National AlumniAssociation University Advancement/ExecutiveDirectorofETSU Conceptual design andprintproduction byDigitalImpactDesign, Inc.,Cornelia,Georgia. East Tennessee toall StateUniversityisfullyinaccord withthebeliefthateducationalandemployment opportunitiesshouldbeavailable East Tennessee StateUniversityisoneof45institutionsintheTennessee higher BoardofRegents system,thesixthlargestsystemof ’87, AssociateVice Presidentfor ETSU Vice Presidentfor Dr. Douglas E.Wood, Nashville Dr. Brad Windley, Tullahoma Ms. LisaP. Verble, Sevierville Mr. Nathan Tudor, Cookeville Mr. John Morgan,Nashville Ms. Wanda McMahan,Knoxville Mr. Joe Lancaster, Columbia Ms. DebbyPattersonKoch,Nashville ** BoardofRegentsRepresentative * ExecutiveCommitteeMember Mr. KeithWilson Mr. LewisP. Wexler Mr. RobertE.Walters Judge ShirleyUnderwood Mr. RaymondR.Thomas’59 Mr. J.D.Swartz Mr. R.T. Summers Mr. HerbertR.Silvers Dr. J.SheltonReed Mr. K.NewtonRaff Mr. DonaldR.Raber Mr. StanPuckett Mr. JamesJ.Powell Mr. JohnPoteat Mrs. LeslieParksPope** Mr. ScottNiswonger Mr. W. Cal McGraw’60 Mr. C.C.Marshall’56 Mr. JohnA.Jones’69 Mr. LouisGump Ms. EleanorE.Yoakum ’65 Mr. DerreckWhitson’02,SGAPresident Mr. MickeyE.Tyler ’69 Mr. R.Lynn Shipley’72 Mr. D.Poe’68 Gary Mrs. PeredaR.“Pete”Paty’48 Mr. JackA.Parton’78’79’82 Lt. Gen.RonaldV. Hite’64 Mrs. DorothyL.Grisham’74 Mr. RichardL.Green’73 Mr. L.QuintonFisher, Jr. ’83 Mr. JonathonFields’02,SGAVice President Mr. MichaelJ.Carrier, ’73’83 Pamela Poletti,Secretary EllenMiller,Mary Director Ted Hughes’59,AssistantDirector Jamey Campbell’86,AssistantVice Presidentfor Leisa Wiseman ’84,FoundationAccountant Kathy Carder, AccountClerk David D.Collins’ Office ofETSUFoundation Carol Ollis,Technical Clerk ’92,ComputerOperationsCoordinator Donald Harvill Pat Barcel, InformationResearch Technician Joseph Smith’93,Director Office ofUniversityAlumniRecords Mr. James “ The HonorableDanWheeler, Commissionerof Mr. William H.Watkins, Jr., Memphis Dr. Maxine A.Smith,Memphis Mr. J. StanleyRogers,Manchester Dr. Richard G.Rhoda,Nashville Mrs. LeslieParksPope,Kingsport Mr. W. KeithMcCord,Knoxville Mrs. JaneG.Kisber, Jackson Associate Vice PresidentforBusinessandFinance University Advancement Agriculture, Nashville Tennessee Technology CenteratCrump Ashley” 96, AssistantTreasurer oftheFoundation/ Woods, StudentRegent,ETSU,JohnsonCity CONTENTS Activity Calendar...... 38 Homecoming Preview...... 36 Class Notes...... 28 Spectrum...... 25 Sports Features...... 17Special Advancement...... 14 Campus Notes andBriefs...... 10 Unique Alumni...... 8 Award Winners...... 4 Executive Vice President,ETSUFoundation Advancement/Executive DirectorofETSU Associate Vice PresidentforUniversity for UniversityAdvancement, National AlumniAssociation UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Richard A.Manahan,CPA Paul E.Stanton,Jr., M.D. Richard A.Manahan Richard A.Manahan Robert M.Plummer Robert M.Plummer University President Managing Editors Mary EllenMiller Mary Photographs By: Pamela D.Ripley Jamey Campbell Jamey Campbell Robert Plummer Robert Plummer Patricia Holland Fred Sauceman Donna Howard Donna Howard Craig Whitaker Craig Whitaker Contributors: Vice President Lee AnnWillis Lee AnnWillis Jeff Anderson ETSU Today David Greear ETSU Today Becky Buller Simon Gray Pam Wilson Pam Wilson Larry Smith Larry Jennifer Hill FALL 2000 Edie Shealy Edie Shealy Jim Sledge Lynn Long Lynn Long Joe Smith Carol Fox Kristn Fry Vicky Lee “Partnerships within the university and around the region continue to grow and gain in stature.”

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elcome to the beginning of at Chapel Hill. A new Challenge Course has sizable donation for the refurbishing of the academic year 2000-2001 at been completed, again made possible by a theatre that now bears his name in Gilbreath ETSU! partner, Wayne Basler of Kingsport, who has Hall. The $14 million Center for Physical It is my great pleasure to lent his name and his financial support to a Activity, now under construction, represents a W announce that, for fiscal year number of other campus causes, including a major partnership with our students, whose 1999-2000, the faculty set an all-time ETSU highly visible Chair of Excellence that has fees will make this 100,000-square-foot build- record for the most money ever brought in to brought to campus several outstanding writ- ing a reality by the fall of 2001. The center will support research and sponsored programs-- ers and actors. forever change the nature of campus life and $26.7 million. That exceeds the previous A partner in Greeneville, Scott will be a tremendous boost to our recruit- year's total by $4.6 million. Redoubling our Niswonger, stepped forward this spring with ment of students. efforts in research support has been not only a $1.5 million gift which will allow us to As we look toward the new academic a boon to our faculty and to the reputation of name and enhance even further our interna- year ahead, it is important that we challenge ETSU but also a necessity because of inade- tionally known Advanced Visualization ourselves to forge even more partnerships quate state support. I also announce to you Program. The new Advanced Visualization around this region, partnerships that are that ETSU is in a new class. The Carnegie Laboratory is now under construction and resulting in total transformation of the insti- Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching will be located across from the campus, at the tution. In every major new regional initiative, has reclassified us as a "Doctoral/ Research Centre at Millennium Park, itself a commu- ETSU has a presence. As decisions are being University - Intensive" institution. Our previ- nity partnership effort. Further, our AVL is made about how to preserve and protect the ous designation was "Master's I." the Alias | Wavefront Corporation's first offi- fascinating fossil discoveries our faculty go A more aggressive approach to private cial "Strategic Academic Partner" in the about their work in teaching, research, and fund raising has resulted in our leading the world. The company has donated over $14 public service; they continue to reach out to Tennessee Board of Regents system for the million in computer software and equipment the region. past five years in dollars raised. When we to ETSU. Last, I would like to express to each of look at average dollars raised per student, Partnerships have created other oppor- you my personal appreciation for the warm ETSU tops all TBR universities again. Our tunities for facilities development that would embrace you as alumni in the Tri-Cities $1,351 raised per student in 1998-99 almost otherwise have been only plans. Work is region and beyond have given to ETSU triples the system average for all six universi- rapidly progressing on the $36 million basic PRIDE. This movement has gone beyond a ties, which is $515. sciences building, which will consolidate our week on a calendar to propel a new way of Partnerships within the university and medical school operations onto the Veterans thinking for all who share an interest in this around the region continue to grow and gain Affairs Medical Center campus. This project great university. in stature. This year, for example, we selected is an unprecedented state-federal partnership. the first four participants in the prestigious Our friends at the VA, have turned over Thank you! Roan Scholars Leadership Program, the cre- the historic VA Theatre to us, fulfilling a ation of Johnson City businessman Louis desperate need for better performance space Gump, whose goal is to fashion a rigorous while preserving one of our region's most four-year experience similar to the Morehead attractive buildings. And, our beloved Bud Program at the University of North Carolina Frank, retired theatre professor, has made a Paul E. Stanton, Jr. 3 alumni Awards

ETSU National Alumni Association presents top awards

he 2000 Outstanding West began writing seriously in the The next Award of Honor recipient Alumni Awards for East mid-'80s, and is currently revising the is ETSU graduate James A. Riley who Tennessee State University are sequel to her book, Crazy Ladies-Mad received his bachelor's degree in math in T now the proud possessions of Girls in Love. The Showtime network 1961, and his master's degree in educa- worthy individuals in a number of recently bought the screen rights to her tion in 1966. Since retiring from a 30- endeavors, ranging from writing and the novel, She Flew the Coop.Laura Dern year career as a teacher, coach and computer industry, to construction and will direct the film and West will write administrator in Florida's public educa- auctioneering. the screenplay. tion system, he has concentrated his ETSU's National Alumni Association Kenneth W. Simonds of Indian efforts on baseball research and writing, presented the 2000 Distinguished Alumni Wells, Calif., is the 2000 Outstanding specializing in the old Negro Baseball Awards Friday, May 5, during the NAA Alumnus. He received a bachelor's Leagues. He is recognized nationally as Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting in degree in business from ETSU in 1957, an authority on the subject and has been the D.P. Culp University Center. The top and began working at IBM as a trainee in used as a resource by ESPN and PBS alumni awards are given annually as part the Data Processing Division. Thirty-five among others. of the university's spring commencement years later, he retired as president and Kimball M. Sterling is the final weekend. CEO of Teradata Corp. after selling it to recipient of a 2000 Award of Honor. A In addition, alumni recognized four AT&T for $520 million. Simonds cur- 1974 ETSU graduate with a bachelor's Award of Honor recipients who have rently operates The Golf Center at Palm degree in theatre, he combined his achieved success in construction, health Desert and also has a number of other knowledge and talents to become a care, history research, and antiques and business interests. nationally known auctioneer and auctioneering; and five individuals who A Johnson City native, Award of appraiser, as well as "a born showman." were designated Distinguished Alumni in Honor recipient Reno Burleson is a 1943 The founder of Kimball M. Sterling Inc., Education. Honorary Alumni winners ETSU graduate. He started Burleson he has conducted over $2 million worth include persons who have established a Construction Co. with his father and of benefit auctions for good causes, long record of service to the institution brother, and the company helped reno- including the local afffiliate of the and to the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia vate the old Alumni Memorial Gym into American Heart Association, University region. what is now known as Mathes Hall music School and the Pirate Club. The 2000 Outstanding Alumna is building. The following five Distinguished Michael Lee West of Lebanon, a self- Award of Honor recipient Joyce Alumni in Education have been recog- taught writer. Although she had an early Campbell of Chattanooga earned her nized throughout the state this past year ambition to write, she pursued and ETSU bachelor of science in nursing in for their professional roles as educators received her bachelor's degree in nursing 1964. She is currently an associate pro- in the classroom or in administration: from ETSU in 1981. fessor at Chattanooga State Technical Dr. E. Vernon Coffey, a Grainger Community College. Her work with stu- County native, received his bachelor's dents earned her consideration in the degree in 1973, a master's degree in 1975, national Carnegie Teaching Awards Program. She has also developed efforts in the Chattanooga community to bene- fit young people.

4 Reno Burleson, Kimball M. Sterling, James A. Riley, Joyce Campbell SuEllen R. Whitson, Jerry D. McNabb, Dr. Jessie Shields Strick the education specialist degree in 1978, and the doctor of education degree in Pictured (l-r): 1992. A former teacher, principal, super- intendent and regional director of the Michael Lee West and state Department of Education, he is cur- Kenneth W. Simonds rently serving as Tennessee Commissioner of Education after being chosen by Gov. Don Sundquist. Dr. James "Mickey" Hatcher of Georgia Southern University in Kathleen L. Ikenberry of Starkville, Erwin is the principal of Unicoi Statesboro as assistant professor of Miss., is a former staff member at the Elementary School and the Tennessee school law in the department of educa- university, and has served in nearly every Elementary School Principal of the Year tional leadership. leadership role in the ETSU Pirate Club for 1999-2000. He earned his baccalau- SuEllen R. Whitson, 1999-2000 athletic booster organization. She con- reate degree in health and physical edu- Tennessee Teacher of the Year, received tinues to support ETSU in Mississippi by cation in 1972, a master's degree in edu- her bachelor's degree in education in hosting various athletic teams and area cation administration and supervision in 1980, and completed her M.Ed. degree in alumni before athletic events. 1983, and a doctor of education degree 1990. A former teacher at Woodland M. Thomas Krieger is one of the in 1994. Elementary School, she is presently a founding chairmen of the Ronald Jerry D. McNabb received his bache- sixth grade language arts/social studies McDonald House in Johnson City and lor's degree in physical education and teacher at Indian Trail Middle School in retired president of Fleming Foods of health in 1972, and earned his master's Johnson City. Whitson will compete Tennessee. He currently serves on the from Middle Tennessee State University with finalists from other states for the finance committee of the ETSU and his Ed.S. from Tennessee Tech. He is national title. Foundation and is also a charter support- the principal of Jasper Middle School The final four awards of the evening, er of the ETSU Roan Scholars Leadership and the Tennessee Middle School Honorary Alumni designations, went to Program. Principal of the Year for 1999-2000. the following individuals: Dr. Jessie Shields Strickland of Frank and Nancy DeFriece of Elizabethton earned her bachelor's Bristol are well-known throughout the degree in English in 1969, her master's community. He is president of the If you would like to nominate degree in reading in 1973, and her Ed.D. Massengill-DeFriece Foundation Inc., a degree in 1992. A 1996 ETSU Alumni private charitable foundation, and she someone please contact the ETSU Award of Honor recipient, and Tennessee was the first woman to own her own real National Alumni Association at Superintendent of the Year for 1999- estate agency in Bristol. Both have dis- 2000, Strickland has announced her tinguished records of service and giving. 423-439-4218. retirement from the position of director At ETSU, the couple has been readily (superintendent) of the Elizabethton involved with support of the James H. City School System. She is going to Quillen College of Medicine.

5 kland, Dr. E. Vernon Coffey, Dr. James "Mickey" Hatcher M. Thomas Krieger, Nancy DeFriece, Kathleen L. Ikenberry and Frank DeFriece award Winners ETSU Presents the College of Medicine Award Winners

he James H. Quillen College of Medicine Alumni T Society recognized several award winners at its annual alumni week- end in May. Awards are typically given to out- standing alumni in the areas of Achievement and Service. This year was no exception with one recip- ient traveling all the way from Grenada, Wet Indies to receive her award.

ACHIEVEMENT College of Medicine Alumni Society Award Winners and Leaders Pictured (l-r): Dr. Tony Katras, past president; Dr. Kyle Colvett, president-elect; Dr. Thompson, Dr. Elder, Dr. Leeper, Dr. Theresa AWARD Lura, president; and Dr. Ronald Franks, dean of the James H. Quillen College of Medicine. Since 1990, Dr. Robert Elder SERVICE AWARDS has served on the clinical faculty of the In her own words, the past 16 years University of Tennessee's College of For over 10 years, Dr. Stephanie Leeper have been challenging and exciting for Medicine, Department of OB/GYN. has served on the faculty of the James H. internist Dr. Emma Herry-Thompson. Additionally, his current hospital Quillen College of Medicine. In addition Her post-medical school experiences appointments include UT Medical to her academic and clinical leadership, include working at Jasper Comprehensive Center at Knoxville, Blount Memorial, Dr. Leeper has also served on numerous Health Services in Beaufort, South Fort Sanders Parkwest and Fort Sanders committees and councils which have Carolina, and on an American Indian Regional. Most recently, Dr. Elder was helped shape and develop the College of Reservation in Minnesota. Both of these named Chairman of the Medicine over the past decade. Her many she considers "most gratifying." In 1995 Department of OB/GYN and associate past volunteer activities include serving Dr. Thompson spent a month in South medical director of Women's Health at as camp physician for the Muscular Africa and is currently practicing at the the University of Tennessee Medical Dystrophy Association in Maryville, Sea Island Medical Clinic, St. Georges, Center in Knoxville. Before graduating Tenn. Dr. Leeper has served on the Grenada, West Indies, where she is work- from the James H. Quillen College of College of Medicine Alumni Society since ing hard to improve the quality of health Medicine in 1984, Dr. Elder earned a its inception and has been instrumental care for the area. In addition to her prac- pharmacy degree from the University in its success and development. tice, she also serves as president of the of Tennessee. Both his internship and Currently, she serves in a busy office Grenada Medical Association. By her residency programs were completed practice serving a wide variety of patients own admission, her greatest accomplish- at the Regional Medical Center in ranging in age from 13 to 100 years. Dr. ment cannot be measured by degrees or Memphis. Leeper's teaching responsibilities include even dollars -- it is in her marriage to academic and clinical education at the husband Reuben Pursod after 14 years as first; second; third; and fourth-year levels. a widow. Cheek and Rogers awarded by National Association for Community Leadership Two ETSU alumni received the 2000 Company of Charlotte, North Carolina Distinguished Leadership Award from were among 77 local civic leaders the National Association for Community honored nationwide for providing Leadership and Sprint this year. direction, offering guidance, and giving Nominated separately by their commu- unselfishly of their time to their com- nities, Johnson City, Tennessee Mayor munities. Vance W. Cheek, Jr. (B.S., ’87), left, and This is a unique situation having two James E. Rogers (B.S., ’64; M.A., ’66), ETSU Alumni honored independently senior vice president of LJ Melody & through a nationwide program.

6 ETSU TODAY breaking News Reclassification of ETSU Recognizes Research and Doctoral Programs East Tennessee State University is in a toral degrees per year across three or more the amount of money brought in to sup- new “class.” The Carnegie Foundation for disciplines, or at least 20 doctoral degrees port research and sponsored programs. the Advancement of Teaching has reclassi- per year over all.” During academic year “Research classification and fulfillment fied ETSU as a “Doctoral/Research 1999-2000, ETSU granted 24 doctor of of the research mission will undoubtedly be University-Intensive” institution. Its previ- education degrees, four doctor of philoso- factors as decisions are made about future ous designation was “Master’s I.” phy degrees, and 55 M.D.s. funding for our colleges and universities in The announcement was made today by Carnegie classifies over 3,800 schools, Tennessee.” ETSU President Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr. dur- now in 19 categories. Among the colleges Stanton pointed out that being among a ing his annual “State of the University” and universities in ETSU’s new grouping new group of “peers” will affect funding address, which marks the beginning of the are Ball State, Baylor, Dartmouth, East decisions not only at the state level but academic year. Carolina, George Mason, Texas Christian, nationally, particularly in the eyes of many Stanton said the change came about in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and agencies that provide grants for research. large part because of ETSU’s growing rep- the University of Southern Mississippi. “And, recognition by Carnegie of our doc- utation in research and the variety of “We have been pushing for this change toral programs and research mission can degrees available at the graduate level. for several reasons,” Stanton told the facul- only improve the recruitment of faculty According to the Carnegie Foundation, ty. “Last year when discussions were taking and students,” he said. schools in the Doctoral/Research place about changing the governance The Carnegie Foundation, located in University-Intensive category “offer a wide structure for higher education in Menlo Park, Calif., created its first classifi- range of baccalaureate programs and are Tennessee, our successes in research were cation system in 1970 to group schools committed to graduate education through largely ignored, at a time when ETSU led based on their academic mission. the doctorate. They award at least 10 doc- the Tennessee Board of Regents system in

ETSU Presents Distinguished Faculty Awards for 2000 East Tennessee State University’s 2000 The Distinguished Faculty Award in York in Buffalo. He completed post-doctor- Distinguished Faculty Awards in the areas Research was presented to Dr. Scott al training at UC-Irvine and the University of teaching, research and service were pre- Champney. A faculty member since 1982, of Illinois. sented Thursday, Aug. 24, during the annu- Champney is a professor in the department Champney is a member of the American al Faculty Recognition Dinner. of biochemistry and molecular biology Association for the Advancement of The Distinguished Faculty Awards are within ETSU's James H. Quillen College of Science, American Society of Biochemistry the highest honors bestowed upon univer- Medicine. He is noted for his research into and Molecular Biology, American Society sity faculty. Each recipient, nominated and antibiotics used for treating infectious bac- for Microbiology, Genetics Society of selected be peers for superior achieve- America, Sigma Xi and RNA Society. ment in teaching, research and service, Distinguished Faculty Award in received a medallion, a plaque and Service was presented to ETSU College $5,000 from the ETSU Foundation. of Nursing faculty member Dr. Joy The Distinguished Faculty Award in Wachs. Teaching was presented to Dr. Lori J. Wachs joined the university facul- Marks for her superior and sustained ty in 1993 and holds the rank of pro- accomplishments in teaching. Marks is fessor in ETSU's department of family an associate professor of special educa- and community nursing. Her office is tion in the College of Education’s located at the Johnson County department of human development Pictured above (l to r): Dr. Lori Marks; Dr. W. Scott Academic Health Center, where she and learning. Champney; Dr. Joy Wachs teaches students enrolled in the Marks, who received the 2000 Community Partnerships for Health College of Education Outstanding Faculty teria, like Staphylococcus aureus, that are Professions Education Program and the Award in Teaching, came to ETSU in 1993 resistant to conventional drugs. His studies Graduate Health Professions Education after serving as a graduate assistant in the have revealed a new way in which a class of Initiative. department of special education at the commonly prescribed antibiotics kills Wachs earned her B.S.N. degree in 1976 University of Florida, where she earned her infectious bacteria. and went on to receive her M.S. degree Ph.D. She also holds her M.Ed. from the Prior to coming to ETSU, he held teach- from the University of Wisconsin- University of North Florida and B.A. from ing positions at the University of Milwaukee and her Ph.D. from the Flagler College. In addition, she taught for California- Irvine, University of Georgia University of Illinois-Chicago. In 1997, she six years at the Florida School for the Deaf and University of Texas-San Antonio. was selected as a fellow by the W.K. Kellogg and the Blind, St. Augustine. She is a mem- Champney received his A.B. degree from Foundation as one of 38 individuals ber of the Council for Exceptional the University of Rochester and his Ph.D. nationwide to participate in Group XVI of Children, Association for Behavior Analysis degree from the State University of New the Kellogg National Leadership Program. and Phi Delta Kappa. 7 unique Alumni Nurse-turned-surgeon credits ETSU for success

The year was 1983 and Karen For Dr. McRae, getting back to Johnson to ‘fix’ things.” McRae was about to graduate City was a story in itself. “It’s kind of a friend Discussing the path she took to becoming from East Tennessee State of a friend of a friend thing,” she explained. an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. McRae says, “I University with a B.S.N. degree In any event, she got a call from Dr. Richard wouldn’t change the way I did it for all the in Nursing. It was just about Duncan of Watauga Orthopaedics about money in the world.” She says, for her, nurs- time for commencement when the time she was ing school was more she says she rode her bicycle up finishing her stressful than med- University Parkway for one last training in ical school and look at the mountains and beau- Houston who ETSU prepared her ty of the area. “I couldn’t believe told her they had quite well for the I was leaving and knew I would always want been trying to things she would to come back to the area,” she explained. recruit a foot and later face as a physi- Well, it took a few years, but she finally got ankle surgeon for cian. her wish in 1997 when she returned to two years. As an under- Johnson City not as a nurse, but as an ortho- According to graduate at ETSU, paedic surgeon with Watauga Orthopaedics. the American the Chattanooga From ETSU, Dr. McRae went to Academy of native worked as a Memphis where she worked as a nurse for Orthopaedic Resident Assistant in four years. It was then she decided to enter Surgeons, only the dorms, was medical school at the University of Tennessee 2.3 percent of active in Alpha and began working weekends at the Elvis board certified orthopaedic surgeons in the Delta Pi Sorority and enjoyed taking advan- Presley Trauma Center as a nurse while she country are women. So, why would a tage of the “full college experience.” Today, attended classes and studied through the woman want to enter into what remains she continues that support and participa- week. “I got to work in orthopedics because predominately a man’s world? “It’s physical- tion as a member of the Pirate Club board there were only two nurses who really liked ly demanding, and I like that,” she of directors. “For me, it’s an easy way to give orthopedics and that was what I always explained. “I never found that intimidating, back to the university,” she said. “In sports wanted to do,” she said. From UT-Memphis and besides, we have power tools.” Also, Dr. there is always a need for what I do and it Dr. McRae went to Indiana University in McRae said she enjoys the fact that there is was just a great fit. There are a lot of great Indianapolis to complete her general ortho- a good deal of sports-related medicine she folks involved with the Pirate Club and I’ve pedic residence and then moved to the deals with and really receives satisfaction been able to meet new people and recon- University of Texas at Houston to partici- from being able to take someone with a nect with a lot of people I knew when I was pate in a one-year sports, foot and ankle broken bone, putting it back together and at ETSU. I enjoy it.” fellowship. sending them on their way.“I like being able

Alumnus carries ETSU PRIDE around the world Whether it is in Tennessee or Hawaii, countries, but I had been to many of In addition to taking ETSU PRIDE Germany or Bosnia, China or the these before I started this project,” Lynch around the world, Lynch and his wife, Netherlands, Michael Lynch ’84 carries said. “Nevertheless, I have been able to Machelle, have established the Joe F. his ETSU PRIDE with him wherever he get flag pictures in 40 states and the Lynch Scholarship Endowment in mem- goes. And he’s not afraid to District of Columbia, plus 12 ory of his father to provide scholarships show it, either. countries.” to students in environmental health. The Lynch, a Major The idea for taking an ETSU Lynches have two children, Catherine Xi in the U.S. Army, is PRIDE banner along came when Mei (3) & Elizabeth Xiao Liwu (18 mos.), presently stationed Lynch saw the coverage in the both adopted from China. in Heidelberg, Johnson City Press about Pictured (l-r): Lynch at the Swiss Alps Germany, and began PRIDE Week activities. “When and the Great Wall of China carrying a Tennessee we got ready to go to China, I state flag on all his trips knew it would be a great several years ago. He opportunity to get some says “trooping the color” good shots,” he explained. became a standard for “My first one was on the every trip and that the flag Great Wall and all I had was the picture is always critically paper sign I got from the newspaper.” He important. “I have been for- later got the cloth banner he now carries tunate to travel to all 50 states and 34 on all his travels.

8 ETSU TODAY Gary Cooper - A Labor of Love

"Not without labor," Gary Cooper, ETSU based on a city fire inspector report. On The first floor alumnus says, as he looks upon the house the brink of being condemned by the city, will be in bril- on 431 W. Locust Street in deep thought. the fraternity alumni had a tough choice to liant colors of Perhaps Mr. Cooper is pondering the pos- make. Still struggling to raise the money the fraternity, sibility that Dr. Carroll Long said the same ($100,000 estimated) for necessary repairs, dark green, pur- thing. Dr. Long, who was a prominent sur- selling the house on the open market ple, and geon in Johnson City, originally built the became part of the discussion of options. gold, with a house in 1917. One of his grandchildren The house would have been difficult to sell; motif of broth- lives locally and heard that Mr. Cooper was it needed more repairs than the house erhood and ele- restoring the house. Having memories of could ever be worth. gance. The sec- the house, he felt com- Cooper res- ond floor will pelled to give Mr. Cooper cued the house from be the living a copy of the working destruction. He inter- quarters and the drawings. Mr. Cooper has vened, knowing it was third floor has used the plans to restore not an easy task. First, been reserved for a Lambda Chi Alpha the house to its original the Lambda Chi alum- museum. The museum is for the brothers design. ni had to approve the of Lambda Chi to display their memorabil- The house glo- sale through a referen- ia. Lambda Chi Coat of Arms, paddles, ries in rich her- dum. By a 90 percent pins, pictures of events, and composites will itage. One can vote, the alumni be just a few things on display. Large glass only imagine what agreed to sell the cases bought from a jewelry store will be the house would say if it could talk. Would house to Mr. Cooper but not without con- used to assist in the care of their items. it mention lustrous parties, sad tales, or ditions. The contract stated that Mr. Mr. Cooper has devoted two years of his that it has been a home to brothers of Cooper would renovate the house and it life to the restoration of this house for one Lambda Chi Alpha? Perhaps it would brag would serve as an "Alumni House" to be simple reason- the love and passion he has to tell you it towers three exquisite stories rented by alumni. Mr. Cooper began reno- for Lambda Chi. As he talks about the house high, it would boast of 52 windows that are vating the house. However, the two parties and the fraternity it is easy to share his pas- seven feet by three feet, nine of which, on faced difficulty with selling the house sion. Lambda Chi Alpha of ETSU and this the third level, are arched eyebrow win- because the deed did not have the correct old house have touched the lives of many dows. How can you not be in awe of this name of the organization. Another issue people. The museum will serve as a great old house? It is 5,500 square feet, has that arose was the house could not be rent- reminder of college life of so many that are over 20 rooms, 11-foot ceilings and four ed as a multi-family dwelling because the now active community leaders and serving fireplaces. building permit had expired. So, the con- in many vital roles in almost every type of The original purchase of the house was tract between Mr. Cooper and the alumni business and industry. Through this effort, by Phi Beta Chi Alumni Association in was incorrect. The alumni had to approve the legacy of this fraternity will continue. It 1958. Members of Lambda Chi Alpha another referendum to sell the house to will have this tribute to its past and serve as have used this house for all purposes of the Cooper with his only remaining option to an inspiration to current students of fraternity, including living, until the house make the house his own private residence. Lambda Chi and other Greek organizations. closed in 1997. On Homecoming weekend The necessary papers were filed and finally Note: This story's author, LB Wilson, is a in 1996 the alumni decided that the house in 1998 the house was sold to Cooper and senior at ETSU. See Homecoming schedule for was unsafe to be lived in. This decision was the renovation process resumed. a special preview of this house for Lambda Chi alumni and friends. Ken Bates: Pizza! Pizza! Bob Walters, an ETSU honorary alumnus, born and raised in the area and have decided to sell the chain of 16 stores. Bates, prayed that someday we could own the an industrial technology alumnus, started area Little Caesars locations. During the out in his own store in Clinton, Tennessee, past 13 years as we were trying to grow in 1989. He steadily grew the enterprise our other Little Caesars locations we into a group of 10 stores. maintained that we did not want to move Bates used offices in his home in or relocate our family." Kingsport until this acquisition. Using The new company with 23 stores con- the business name Megan and Me tinues to be based in the Johnson City Investments, in honor of his young daugh- area. With stores as far west as Lenior City ter, family has been at the heart of this ven- and as far south as Cornelia, Georgia, ture. It started as a family business with Bates wants to keep growing, adding at Caesar has a new ruler in the Tri-Cities. Bates' wife Anita involved and son Ethan least two stores a year. The company cur- Kenneth W. Bates, ETSU class of 1979, has nearby. rently employs over 300 people. purchased the region's Little Caesars Pizza. Bates said, "This is a dream come true This transition was a friendly takeover as for my family and me. My wife and I were 9 campus Notes

Josh Goforth strives to 'keep the musical traditions of Appalachia alive'

or Josh Goforth of Marshall, N.C., thing, and that's where I really learned to play, keeping the musical traditions of through jams. Never had a teacher." Appalachia alive is just as important as It is also interesting to note that none of eating and sleeping. Often it's more important. Goforth's immediate family are musicians. FThis East Tennessee State University sopho- "In fact," he said, "none of my grandparents more has been "living" music since he began really played. They sang a few ballads. You'd playing the piano in church at the tender age of have to go back to my great-great-grandparents four. He is now a master of almost every before you'd find music. It just skipped genera- instrument he picks up (his own estimation tions down to me." puts the number between 10 and 15). He What began with the guitar quickly led to a teaches private lessons and workshops, com- love for the mandolin, banjo, bass and fiddle. poses overtures for wind instruments as well as Does he prefer one over the rest? fiddle tunes, and even records and performs "I play whatever instrument needs to be regularly with local groups, all while pursuing a played or what I feel like playing," he said. degree in music with the hope of one day con- "Sometimes you just feel like playing one ducting either a high school- or college-level instrument more than another. As far as per- brass band. forming, though, I like bluegrass, jazz and And why has this 19-year-old phenom from swing the best. Just whatever I'm in the mood Madison County, N.C., chosen to spend his for." time this way? Goforth cites Madison County brothers Arvil "Eighty-five percent of the drive is getting and Gordon Freeman as being among the Yet even though Goforth enjoys the perfor- other people started in music and keeping the important influences on his playing of both mance aspect of the music business, his career traditional music alive," said Goforth. "The bluegrass and old-time fiddle. Other local plans center on a more stable line of work. other 15 percent is because I have so much inspirations include Doug Phillips, Roger "I hope to teach band and music education, fun!" Howell and Byrd Ray. then play music on the side," he said. "I don't Despite the rigors of his hectic schedule, "My influences, as far as professional fiddlers, think I really want to play professionally. That Goforth still finds time to compete at a few of have been Kenny Baker especially, Bobby Hicks is not to say that if some big, huge band came the summer's festivals and conventions. He -- all the standard ones," said Goforth. "The knocking on my door and said, 'Would you was crowned "Fiddler of the Festival," the high- newer guys like Stuart Duncan and Aubrey travel with us?' that I'd say 'No.' I might travel est honor given, at the 76th annual Ole Time Haynie -- I love them, too, but I've gotten to the for two or three years, but I couldn't do that for Fiddler's and Bluegrass Festival held in May at point in my playing where I've got all these a living. I hate traveling. My big thing is (that) Fiddler's Grove Campground in Union Grove, influences (and) I'm in the 'starting to find my I want to teach. You never know what's going N.C. own' phase. The one more modern player I've to happen with music; you never know when "Josh competed with four other fiddlers, been influenced by is Vassar Clements, with his things are going to go out of fashion." who were declared champions in their areas of bluesy sound. I've used that a lot. Vassar's real- Goforth is getting a healthy dose of teaching competition," said Wanona Van Hoy, whose ly been a huge influence on me in finding my experience this summer as he presents work- family has been hosting the festival since 1924. own style, but Arvil Freeman is still my favorite shops at such notable celebrations as the Blue "The competition was very keen, but he did a fiddler." Ridge Old Time Music Week at Mars Hill great job and is truly a good fiddler." As a freshman, Goforth began sharing his (N.C.) College and the Mountain Dance and "It's an awesome feeling," said Goforth, "to talents with audiences around the Johnson City Folk Festival in Asheville, N.C. It is a far cry think that there's just been some great fiddlers area last fall. from coaching a marching band. However, who won it before me, like J.P. Fraley and Ralph "He's so much fun to be around, always posi- Goforth plans to keep bluegrass and old-time Blizard. It's a really tough competition, (with) tive and always encouraging," said Beth music in his curriculum after graduation. some great fiddlers competing. It's just weird Lawrence, fellow music education major at "String band music is really overlooked as far beating out your heroes, but it was a cool feel- ETSU and bassist in Goforth's school bluegrass as in teaching general music. One of my big ing to win it." group, Whoop 'grass. Goforth's ultimate deci- goals is to re-educate people about bluegrass Goforth was exposed to "mountain music" sion to attend the school stemmed from the and old-time (music). It's not hillbilly music; it all his life but did not become interested in the fact that ETSU has a prestigious, internationally takes really competent musicians, really dedi- art form until his sixth grade year, when an known bluegrass and country music program, cated musicians, to do this kind of stuff. uncle gave him a guitar. He then began to see one of the few in the country. There's nothing more difficult when you first the music differently. "I had a blast this last year in the bluegrass start than standing on stage and just improvis- "My other great-uncle showed me some program, just getting to know everybody," he ing, and I feel there's no other kind of music chords, and it took off from there," he remem- said. "It's a great group of people to work with; where you can just get in a crowd and jam." bered. "I'd go out to jam sessions and see a there's nobody like them on campus. There's bunch of people I knew there, but I didn't nobody like us! It's been one of the best blue- Written by Becky Buller an ETSU student writer know they played. I just got into the whole jam grass bands I've ever played with." and fiddler in the Senior Bluegrass Band

10 ETSU TODAY ETSU Attracts $26.7 Million in Research Funding During his annual “State of the support has been not only a boon to our some of the world’s unanswered questions University” address, East Tennessee State faculty and to the reputation of ETSU but and open new doors for other scholarship University President Dr. Paul E. Stanton, also a necessity as the state continues to and study,” said Dr. Michael L. Woodruff, Jr., announced that the institution has abrogate its responsibility to fund our ETSU associate vice president for research. achieved another record-breaking year for institutions adequately,” Stanton said. “Many of our researchers hold interna- research and sponsored programs funding. Major agencies and organizations sup- tional distinction in their respective fields.” During the 1999-2000 fiscal year, ETSU porting scholarly projects at ETSU include Woodruff noted that the university’s attracted approximately $26.7 million in the American Heart Association, National Division of Health Sciences has tripled its extramural funding, the highest amount Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of level of funding from the National the university has ever received within a Education, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, U.S. Institutes of Health over the past three one-year period. Stanton said this money Department of Agriculture, Bureau of years. The division, which includes the is used to support research initiatives, con- Health Professions, Tennessee Department College of Nursing, the College of Public tract assignments, and various sponsored of Human Services, and U.S. Department and Allied Health, and the James H. programs. It is nearly double the amount of Energy. Quillen College of Medicine, received of funding earned four years ago. “Our faculty displays a strong commit- approximately $2.5 million in funding “Redoubling our efforts in research ment to conducting research that will solve from NIH in 1999-2000.

ETSU Wind Ensemble heads Outback and Down Under

receptive international audi- ences, they also were able to visit many of the cultural centers for which Australia has become known. From boomerang throwing to an evening at the symphony at Sydney’s famed Opera House, stu- dents had an opportunity to experience The ETSU Wind Ensemble traveled to all things “Aussie.” Australia in March 2000 and performed a Other highlights of the Pictured far left: ETSU Wind series of concerts along the country’s East trip included snorkeling Ensemble members pose for a group photo at the famed "Mrs. Coast. The concert tour consisted of on the Great Barrier Reef, Macquaries Chair" site across the performances in conjunction with performing at the Gold bay from the Sydney Harbor Bridge Australian bands and orchestras in cities Coast Turf Club in pic- and Sydney Opera House. such as Bundaberg, Brisbane, Canberra turesque Surfer’s Paradise, Above left: University Advancement Vice President Dr. Richard Manahan is interviewed and, of course, Sydney. In Brisbane, the touring the many government facilities of by an Aussie news crew about concert tour. Wind Ensemble shared the stage at his- the country’s capital and visiting the site Above right: ETSU student Leighanne Hinman toric city hall with Australia’s nationally of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Along (left) visits with members of the Canberra known Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra with the ETSU students, several alumni Youth Symphony before a joint concert in the Australian capital. before a capacity crowd in a city of 1.5 and friends also participated in the two- million people. In Sydney, ETSU stu- week trek to the exotic land of kangaroos Below: ETSU Alumni and friends pose for a dents participated in a daylong clinic on and koala bears. photo on the last day of the trip. the campus of the University of New Australians openly welcomed their South Wales (UNSW) showcasing their American visitors from East Tennessee talent for Australia’s student-conductors. and always went out of their way to make That evening, ETSU combined with the certain the tour went off without a hitch. UNSW concert band for the final perfor- All those associated with ETSU can be mance of the tour. The UNSW has proud of the way they were represented approximately 33,000 students. by the students, faculty, alumni and Not only did ensemble members have friends who made the trip. the opportunity to play for genuinely

11 CAMPUS Briefs

Howard Hughes Medical Institute the university-wide President's Council. He is awards $700,000 grant to ETSU the son of Dr. Martin and Catherine Whitson, ETSU received a major $700,000 grant Dandridge. from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fields, Kingsport, is serving his second (HHMI) to be applied toward enhancing term as SGA vice president. He is a recipient undergraduate biological sciences education. of a Dorman G. Stout Excellence in Service The institute, the nation's largest private Award and a Kiwanis Club Lamp of Knowledge Diane Nelson receives award Award. Fields, a senior majoring in both biolo- supporter of science education from elemen- Dr. Diane Nelson, professor emerita in gy and English, is the son of Deborah and Jerry tary school through postdoctoral studies, East Tennessee State University's department Noe. awarded $50.3 million to 53 colleges and uni- of biological sciences and internationally Peake, a junior majoring in speech com- versities in 22 states and Puerto Rico. The new known marine biologist, received the munication, was elected secretary/treasurer of undergraduate awards are designed to help Association of Southeastern Biologists' most the SGA following her prior service as secretary institutions that grant bachelor's and master's prestigious award, the Meritorious Teaching of the interior and senator. She is a recipient of degrees to respond to a recent surge in enroll- Award, this spring. the Mary B. Herrin Scholarship in speech com- ments in the biological sciences, as well as to In addition, six of her underwater photos munication. She transferred to ETSU from the the rapid advances in molecular biology, genet- will be published in the forthcoming 5th University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She is the ics and related life sciences. edition of Dr. James Nybakken's Marine daughter of Fred and Diane Peake, Kingsport. HHMI invited 224 colleges and universities Biology: An Ecological Approach. The textbook to submit proposals. An external panel of dis- is used widely in higher education marine NASA Marshall Center signs research tinguished scientists and educators reviewed biology classes. agreement with ETSU the 204 proposals received. ETSU is the only Additional marine photos are being public institution in Tennessee to receive an NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has published by McGraw-Hill Publishers in HHMI award, although University of the South reached an agreement with East Tennessee various biology textbooks and lab manuals in Sewanee is also a recipient. State University to work jointly on research, and will be available on their web site. education and the transfer of new technologies Nelson has recently returned from a Medical Students to learn more about to U.S. industries. research expedition to the Solomon Islands. treating elderly patients The Memorandum of Understanding, Leaders at East Tennessee State University's signed during the Tennessee Valley 2000 James H. Quillen College of Medicine are plac- Regional Economic Summit in Huntsville, ing more emphasis on teaching medical stu- establishes the framework for collaboration to 2000 Governor's School for Tennessee dents about the health care needs of the senior enhance both Marshall and the university's Heritage students come from border to adult population. missions in science and technology. border "By leveraging the complementary capabil- The Association of American Medical Fifty-five high school students from all cor- Colleges (AAMC) recently awarded a grant to ities of both organizations, we can discover better solutions to challenges in design graph- ners of Tennessee came to East Tennessee State ETSU that will be used to establish new educa- University for the 2000 Governor's School for tional and training programs in geriatrics and ics, engineering, technology and education," said Marshall Center Director Art Stephenson. Tennessee Heritage. In addition to day and gerontology. ETSU is one of 20 schools in the evening Chatauquas and group and individual nation to receive the grant. The Hartford "Our working together has the potential to benefit the region and the nation." study time, the students learned more about Foundation for Public Giving, headquartered everything from snake handlers to storytelling, in Connecticut, is funding the initiatives while also traveling on exploratory tours of ETSU's Nunley receives statewide award through the AAMC. regional historical treasures like Tipton-Haynes, "Because of the tremendous growth in the Dr. Rebecca L. Nunley, an associate profes- Jonesborough, Sycamore Shoals, and the proportion of the elderly population our coun- sor at East Tennessee State University, is among Covered Bridge in Elizabethton, Greeneville, try is witnessing, geriatrics and gerontology the recipients of the 1999 Harold Love the Carter Family Fold in Virginia, and Rocky must be stressed in our medical education cur- Outstanding Community Service Award. Mount. riculum," said Dr. Bruce Bennard, director of Created by the Tennessee General faculty development in ETSU's department of Assembly in 1991, the Love Award recognizes ETSU receives $128,000 to 'Make A family medicine. faculty, staff, and students across the state for Difference' outstanding efforts in community service. The Dr. James Fox with East Tennessee State Whitson, Fields and Peake serving Tennessee Higher Education Commission University has received a $128,000 state grant as Student Government Association (THEC) oversees the awards program. to help local schools work more effectively with officers for 2000-2001 A resident of Unicoi, Nunley has served as preschool-through high school-age students Derreck Whitson, Jonathon Fields and chair of ETSU's department of dental hygiene in the College of Public and Allied Health since with disabilities who present behavior problems. Ashley S. Peake are currently serving as the Fox, research director for ETSU's Center 2000-2001 officers of the East Tennessee State 1988. She received her A.S. and B.S. degrees from ETSU and her D.D.S. degree from the for Early Childhood Learning and Development University Student Government Association and a professor in the department of human following their election during the spring University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. development and learning in the College of semester. Education, was awarded the grant by the Whitson is president of the SGA after serv- According to THEC, the award honors Nunley for her efforts in establishing the Tennessee Department of Education for the ing as secretary of state. A junior majoring in 2000-2001 fiscal year. Known as the ETSU both philosophy and political science, he is vice Keystone Dental Clinic, located in Johnson City, which provides dental services for home- "Make A Difference" Project, this grant pro- president of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, a vides behavior assessment, technical assistance Preview orientation peer leader, and a member less and indigent citizens in Northeast Tennessee. and personnel training to the city and county of the Division of Student Affairs Council and school systems in Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Carter, Johnson, Hancock, Hawkins, and Greene counties. 12 ETSU TODAY ETSU Food Book to be In addition to the new $28 million Charles Pictured left: Published This Fall C. Sherrod Library on the main campus, ETSU Underwater has libraries at ETSU at Kingsport, Bristol and What do Mrs. Alvin C. Greeneville, as well as the Nave Center in photography by York’s Custard Pie, Roan Dr. Diane Nelson Elizabethton, and also provides library services Mountain Corn Gravy, and for other outreach locations. the story of how a local gro- Nelson's underwater photos to cery store helped East ETSU appoints new benefit Honors Program Tennessee State weather the dean for the College of Dr. Diane Nelson, ETSU Biology Great Depression have in common? They are Business professor and renowned scuba diver and among the more than 1,000 entries in Home and Away: A University Brings Food to the On July 1, Dr. Linda R. underwater photography expert, has Garceau of Cleveland generously donated a collection of 50 of Table. Three years in the making, this hardcov- er, 784-page book features recipes, stories, (Ohio) State University her finest prints to the University Honors took the helm of the program. The colorful 11 X 14 prints food-related essays, and poetry from ETSU fac- ulty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and notable College of Business at East make ideal Christmas gifts. "I've taken lit- Tennessee State University. erally thousands of photographs and it's campus visitors such as hostage negotiator Terry Waite, novelist Pat Conroy, President The new ETSU dean has served in several posi- been difficult narrowing it down," Nelson tions at CSU since September 1989. She most said of the collection. "But I'm delighted Jimmy Carter, and National Public Radio’s Linda Wertheimer. According to Fred Sauceman, recently served as that university's interim to use them in this way to support some assistant dean for academic program review of the university's finest students." the book’s creator, “This book attempts to tell the story of a university and its people through and development in the James J. Nance College A public reception will be held at the of Business Administration, as well as associate Carroll Reece Museum Sunday, October the common bond of food.” Home and Away offers recipes from the professor and chair, department of accounting 29 from 3-5 p.m. Diane will be on hand and business law. Her department graduated to autograph the pictures at that time. families of each East Tennessee State president, going all the way back to Mrs. Sidney G. approximately 100 undergraduates and 40-50 Prints may be ordered for $50 + tax by graduate students annually. contacting the University Honors Program Gilbreath’s Corn Pudding from the Normal School era, Dr. Frank Williams’ story about a Prior to CSU, Garceau worked as director of at (423) 439-6456 or [email protected]. the finance department for The Travelers They will also be available for sale at the $35,000 slice of country ham, and a remem- brance from writer Phyllis Tickle, daughter of Companies, Hartford, Conn., from 1986-89. reception. The Honors web site is Before that, she was on the faculty at the www.etsu.edu/honors/ uhsphome.html. the late Dean P.W. Alexander, about chef Hyder Bundy, who cooked on the campus for more University of Hartford in the departments of than 40 years. Over 500 people have contributed management and accounting in the Barney material for the book. School of Business and Public Administration, Home and Away will be available in early and she also served as director of the In a related project, Fox was awarded a Management Informations Systems Program. $33,000 subcontract as part of a U.S. November and will be sold as a fund-raising project for ETSU’s Public Radio station, WETS- Garceau received her B.A. in 1970 from the Department of Education-funded outreach University of Hartford, and her master of grant to the University of Minnesota to provide FM. To purchase a copy, contact the station at 1-888-895-WETS or visit the web site at wets.org. science in public administration degree from technical assistance and personnel training for the same school in 1976. She went on to earn school systems in other regions of Tennessee. Publication of Home and Away is made pos- sible through the generous support of Quebecor her M.B.A. from the Graduate School of World of Kingsport, an operating division of Management at Boston (Mass.) University in Hales named special assistant to the 1983, and her doctor of business administra- president for economic development Quebecor World, Inc., the largest commercial printer in the world. tion degree in 1986, also from BU. In addition, ETSU's senior dean will become special she is a certified public accountant. assistant to the president for economic develop- ETSU names Scher The ETSU position became vacant when the ment at the university, effective Aug. 1. Dr. permanent library dean former dean, Dr. Allan Spritzer, accepted James A. Hales, who has led the College of appointment to the university's Allen and Ruth Applied Science and Technology for the past 16 Rita Scher, interim dean Harris Chair of Excellence in Business. years, will become a full-time liaison between of libraries at East Tennessee the business and industrial community in the State University since May Shakespeare and Friends: A Renaissance region and the university. 1999, has officially been Faire held in Johnson City and named to the permanent Rogersville position, effective July 1. M.P.H. program at ETSU receives full Shakespeare and Friends: A Renaissance accreditation Scher earned her bachelor of arts degree in history from City College of New York in 1964, Faire, a special summer theatre program, The Council on Education for Public and her master of science in library science brought two plays to both Johnson City and Health (CEPH) has awarded East Tennessee degree in 1966 from New York City's Columbia Rogersville in June. State University's department of public health University. Shakespeare and Friends is a cooperative full accreditation for its Master of Public Health After she came to ETSU in 1971 as catalog effort of the East Tennessee State University (M.P.H.) program. According to Dr. Joanne librarian and instructor, Scher was promoted to Division of Theatre and the Rogersville Arts Walker Shields, associate professor and chair of the rank of assistant professor in 1976. She Council. This effort is made possible through public health, the initial accreditation is for a then served as head of the catalog department the Expanding Community Partnerships period of three years. from 1977-79, and as assistant director of Program, which is funded by the third grant The university's M.P.H. program, which is libraries for reader service from 1979-99. Scher awarded to ETSU by the W.K. Kellogg housed within the College of Public and Allied was named to the interim deanship upon the Foundation of Battle Creek, Mich. Health, prepares students for careers in both retirement of the former dean, Dr. Fred P. Through this program, the ETSU Division public and private health care settings as Borchuck, last May. of Theatre and the Rogersville Arts Council administrators, managers and practitioners. Prior to coming to ETSU, she was with joined forces to present productions of "The Students in the graduate program have the the University of Texas at Austin library, and Tricks of Scapin" and "The Complete Works of option of specializing in community health or before that, she held library positions at State Shakespeare (Abridged)." health care administration. University of New York at Binghamton. 13 ADVANCEMENT

ETSU Foundation elects 2000-2001 officers, board, and members

First Tennessee Bank, Johnson City; Kingsport businessman John H. Poteat; retired Johnson City businessman Al Fatherree; Tom Garland, executive in residence and Distinguished Service Professor of the Civic Arts, Tusculum College, Greeneville; Keith Wilson, publisher, Kingsport Times-News; and Scott Niswonger, chairman and CEO, Forward Air Corp., Greeneville. The Foundation welcomed 16 new members: • Blountville: James A. Ley, president and CEO, Tri-City Bank • Greeneville: Ken Bailey, attorney, Rogers, Laughlin, Nunnally, Hood & Crum; Steven K. Harbison, vice president for special projects, Media Services Group Inc. Pictured Above (l-r): Dr. Steve Conerly, Dr. Paul E. Stanton, James Quillen, Stuart E. Wood, Jr., • Johnson City: Warren Broyles, owner, Leslie Parks Pope, Dennis T. Powell, and Tim P. Jones Mountain Empire Oil Co.; Barbara Cox, Mitch Cox Realtor Inc.; Sam Easley, owner, Premier Officers, board members and new members ETSU Office of Business and Finance. Past Hospitality/The Carnegie Hotel; Ken Ross, were elected during the East Tennessee State president is Stuart E. Wood Jr., president of architect, Ken Ross Architects Inc.; Dr. Allan University Foundation annual board and Holston Distributing Co., Johnson City. D. Spritzer, chairholder, Allen and Ruth Harris membership meeting. Leslie Parks Pope, chair, The Parks Group, Chair of Excellence in Business, ETSU; Doyle L. The membership of the Foundation consists LLC, Johnson City, continues as Tennessee Walters, general manager, Johnson City Power of approximately 300 individuals who devote Board of Regents Representative; Wayne G. Board; and James E. Wilhoit, public affairs their time and financial resources to the con- Basler, former director, AFG Industries Inc., manager, Sprint Kingsport: D. Roger Kennedy, tinuous improvement of educational opportu- Kingsport, continues as the Representative of president and CEO, AFG Industries Inc. nities at ETSU. Past Presidents; and Donald R. Raber, presi- • Knoxville: Alice Jones Torbett, vice president, The Foundation elected officers to serve from dent, Aldebaran Financial Inc., Kingsport, con- Press Inc. July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. Dennis T. tinues as chair of the Investment Committee • New Tazewell: Tom Mottern, president, First Powell, owner of Dennis Powell Body Shop, for the Foundation. Century Bank Johnson City, was elected president, and Tim P. The following were elected to serve three- • Piney Flats: Mark Schwartz, plant manager, Jones, general manager and vice president of year terms on the board of directors ending Modern Forge of Tennessee Press Inc., Johnson City, was elected vice presi- June 30, 2003: Dan Brooks, co-owner and vice • Rogersville: Mark Gamble, CEO, First dent. Secretary is Dr. Steve Conerly of Manage- president, East Tennessee Iron & Metal, Community Bank ment Services/Strategic Planning, Johnson City. Rogersville; Frederick "Pal" Barger Jr., owner, • Harrisonburg, Va.: Bruce Forbes, Forbes Charles Steagall, partner, Blackburn Childers Skoby's and Pal's restaurants, Kingsport; Stan Development Steagall, PLC, Johnson City, continues as trea- Puckett, president, Greene County Bank, In addition, 14 individuals renewed their surer. Assistant treasurer is Dr. David Collins of Greeneville; K. Newton Raff, regional president, membership in the Foundation through June 30, 2008. Niswonger Fund Commits $1.5 million

East Tennessee State University President Millennium Park. We will use $500,000 for the Niswonger said, "This Paul E. Stanton Jr. announced that Scott M. immediate purchase of equipment for the new gift would not have been Niswonger, chairman and chief executive officer facility." possible without my own of Forward Air and Landair corporations of Stanton also noted the remainder of the special technologic edu- Greeneville, has committed a major gift of $1.5 gift will establish two separate special endow- cation at Purdue." million to the Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow. ments. Earnings from The Scott M. Niswonger In addition to receiv- Stanton announced the contribution during Technology Endowment will be used in perpe- ing a bachelor of science the ETSU Foundation Board of Directors and tuity to fund equipment on an as-needed basis. in business administra- Annual Membership Meeting. He said, "Due to And, The Scott M. Niswonger Technology tion from Tusculum the generosity of Foundation Board Member Scholarship for Students from Greene County College, Niswonger is a graduate of Purdue Scott Niswonger -- who is hereby committing creates an endowment for Greene County stu- University's School of Aviation Technology and $1.5 million to the ETSU Tomorrow Campaign dents in ETSU's College of Applied Science and Airline Management. He is a certified Airline -- we are now at $33 million or an amazing Technology. Transport Pilot, and has flown J-3 Cubs 82.5 percent of the $40 million goal we initially Foundation Executive Vice President through Boeing 747 aircraft. set for this ambitious campaign! Richard A. Manahan expressed appreciation to He says he is keenly aware of what his pro- "This generous gift will have several positive Scott Niswonger for his dedication to the ETSU fessors have done for him and is most apprecia- results. This enables us to name The Scott M. Foundation and the ETSU Tomorrow tive of how much help he has received along Niswonger Advanced Visualization Laboratory Campaign. He said, “Scott is a true friend of the way. He hopes that his gift will encourage now under construction across from campus in the university.” others to support the ETSU Tomorrow Campaign. 14 ETSU TODAY Officers Slated for ETSU’s National Alumni Association

Officers, board members and new members President President-Elect Vice President Secretary Treasurer Past-President have been announced for the East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (NAA). The following individuals will lead the NAA for 2000-02: Mr. John A. Jones (ETSU '69) will serve as the new NAA president. Jones is the

editor-in-chief of the Johnson City Press. JOHNNY A. JONES ’69 R. MICHAEL BROWDER, P.E. ’93 J. DANIEL MAHONEY ’66 BOB HARDIN ’68 STEPHANIE LEEPER ’83 ’87 CLYDE H. FARNSWORTH, JR. Elected to serve as president-elect is Dr. R. ’60 ’61 Michael Browder (ETSU '93), general manager Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Mr. Gary D. Poe '83), president of the Knoxville Convention and of the Bristol Tennessee Electric System. Mr. J. (ETSU '68), director of corporate tax, Eastman Visitors Bureau; Mr. Mickey E. Tyler (ETSU Daniel Mahoney (ETSU '66) has been elected Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee. '69) is owner of Tyler Nationwide Insurance of to serve as vice president. Mahoney is the The following individuals were elected to Abingdon, Virginia; Ms. Eleanor E. Yoakum president of Mahoney's in Johnson City, serve two-year terms on the NAA board: Mr. L. (ETSU '65) is the Commissioner of Personnel Tennessee, a city commissioner, and former Quinton Fisher, Jr. (ETSU '83), a partner for for the state of Tennessee, as well as being the mayor. Elected to serve as secretary is Mr. Bob Conceptual Financial Advisory Corporation, president of First Claiborne Bank in Tazewell, V. Hardin (ETSU '68), a retired executive for R. Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Jack Allan Parton (ETSU Tennessee. J. Reynolds Industries. Elected to serve as trea- '78 '79 '82) is superintendent of the Sevier Student representatives elected to serve on surer is Dr. Stephanie Leeper (ETSU '83 '87), County School System; and Ms. Pereda "Pete" the NAA board are Mr. Derreck Whitson of who is an associate professor in the ETSU Paty (ETSU '48) is a community volunteer Dandridge, Tennessee, and Mr. Jonathon Fields James H. Quillen College of Medicine's depart- from Bristol, Tennessee. of Kingsport, Tennessee, who are Student ment of internal medicine. Dr. Clyde H. Those elected to serve three-year terms on Government Association (SGA) president and Farnsworth, Jr. (ETSU '60 '61) is immediate the NAA board are: Shirley H. Berk (ETSU '72 vice president respectively. past president. He is a former executive direc- '74), of Amarillo, Texas, is a former microbiolo- Retiring from the NAA board are: Dr. Bill tor of bank operations of the Board of gist of the James H. Quillen College of Linebarger (ETSU '72), a Johnson City, Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Medicine; Lt. General Ronald V. Hite (ETSU Tennessee, endodontist; Mr. Thomas J. Garland Washington, D.C. '64), who is retired from the United States (ETSU '59), Executive in Residence and The following were elected to serve one-year Army, and is now chairman and chief operating Distinguished Service Professor of the Civic terms on the NAA board of directors: Mr. officer of Cypress International of Alexandria, Arts, Tusculum College; Mr. Bill F. Breeding, Jr. Richard L. Green (ETSU '73), of Johnson City, Virginia; and Mr. R. Lynn Shipley (ETSU '72) is (ETSU '90), president and general manager of Tennessee, and president and CEO of General chairman of AmSouth Bank -Tri-Cities Region. Clyce Distributing Company of Johnson City, Shale Products Corporation; Ms. Dorothy L. Elected to serve four-year terms on the NAA Tennessee; Stacie Harris (ETSU '00) of Grisham (ETSU '74), Allstate Insurance of board are: Mr. Michael J. Carrier (ETSU '73 Cahokia, Illinois, former SGA president. Foundation and University giving $16 million Once again, the East Tennessee State March 31. In addition, the Foundation's fund Stanton added, "We commend the universi- University Foundation leads the Tennessee balance has increased to $42.8 million. In con- ty's dedicated faculty and staff who have given Board of Regents system in private giving, trast, the Foundation's fund balance in 1981 over $289,466 back to this institution in 1999- Foundation members learned today in their was less than $1 million. 2000. This amounts to 34 percent of our full- annual meeting. During the meeting, the ETSU Foundation time employees who support ETSU's goals "For the past five years, the ETSU approved a resolution to provide 4.5 percent through monetary donations." Foundation has held onto the leadership interest for scholarship awards from earnings He also noted that the faculty and staff at position in private giving among the six four- on endowments held through the Foundation. ETSU have given and pledged in excess of $1.7 year universities in our governing system, the The national average for public universities is million to the ETSU Tomorrow campaign sixth largest higher education system in the approximately 4 percent. An additional 3 per- which is now in its public phase. The silent nation," said Foundation President Stuart E. cent of earnings will be committed to the phase started July 1, 1997, and the campaign Wood Jr. "We are very pleased that with the endowment principal to maintain the purchas- officially ends June 30, 2002. At present, 82.5 leadership of ETSU President Paul E. Stanton ing power of the endowment, with the remain- percent, or $33 million, of the $40 million goal Jr. the university has raised in excess of $24.7 ing return placed in a reserve fund for future has been reached. Dr. Stanton announced that million in the past three years through the distribution. the campaign goal has a revised target of $50 Foundation in support of scholarships, endow- Members were pleased to learn the million. ments and educational programs for our stu- Foundation received an "Unqualified Audit Foundation President Wood also thanked the dents." Private fund raising for 1999-2000 is Report" for the 13th straight year, which means benefactors of new scholarships, awards and $16 million including $5.7 million Foundation no items or procedures were found that need to endowments established since July 1, 1999, and annual giving, $5.1 million Planned/Deferred be corrected or changed. noted that ETSU currently has 242 endow- annual giving and $5.2 million university pri- In his remarks to the membership, ETSU ments. Dr. Richard A. Manahan, executive vice vate giving. President Stanton commended the Foundation president of the Foundation and ETSU vice Wood also reported that pledges for ETSU's for awarding in excess of $814,000 in scholar- president for university advancement, stated, Challenge 2000 program are in excess of ships for 1999-2000. He also noted that the first "The ETSU Foundation continues to provide $688,000. Challenge 2000 is a campaign to cre- four students have been selected for the Roan the Margin of Excellence. This margin is ate a new $2 million endowment for student Scholars Leadership Program spearheaded by defined as the extension of private financial scholarships. Louis H. Gump, president of Impact support for students and the educational mis- ETSU Foundation endowments, including Management and founding contributor of the sion beyond the realms of state and federal Chairs of Excellence, exceed $36 million as of scholars program. funding. No university can become truly dis- tinctive without private support." 15 Frank Theatre, Frank Endowment, and VA Theatre Restoration

Harold E. “Bud” Frank with the naming of restore the VA Memorial Theatre at Mountain the Gilbreath Hall theatre for Mr. Frank. At Home. The historic theatre, which was built the naming ceremony for the Bud Frank in 1906, plays an important role in the Theatre, renowned actor Patrick Cronin, a region’s performing arts. To raise funds for former Basler Chairholder, Provost Bert Bach, the restoration, an “adopt-a-seat” program is Theatre Professor Bobby Funk and others underway to honor and remember veterans by joined in the celebration and tribute to the purchase of a plaque for each seat or a box Professor Frank for his distinguished service in the theatre. A seat may be “adopted” for a to ETSU as the creator of the modern theatre contribution of $500 in honor or memory of program at the university. Frank taught at a veteran. ETSU from 1954 until 1985. Alumni and friends who wish to support ETSU Theatre professor Bobby Funk (l) and Recently, Bud and his wife, Daryl, estab- the Frank endowment or need additional Bud Frank (r) visit at the naming ceremony. lished the “Harold ‘Bud’ Frank Theatre information for the VA Theatre Restoration Scholarship Endowment” with the ETSU Project may contact Mr. Bobby Funk, ETSU On April 15, 2000, family, friends, former Foundation to recruit and assist freshmen Division of Theatre, (423) 439-5827, or send students, and faculty colleagues gathered to theatre students. In addition, the ETSU gifts to University Advancement, Box 70721, honor longtime ETSU theatre professor Division of Theatre has initiated an effort to Johnson City, TN 37614, or call (423) 439-5352.

New Funds Established Estate gift establishes Elsie G. Hughes worked as a nurse anesthetist. She was a Endowed Student Loan Fund native of Scott County, Virginia. John Foster Memorial Scholarship Endowment For more information regarding the Elsie Louise Whitson Memorial Homeless Clinic The ETSU Foundation recently received a G. Hughes Endowed Student Loan Fund, or Endowment generous bequest from the Estate of Elsie G. information on remembering ETSU in an Joseph & Elizabeth McInturff Scholarship Endowment Hughes of Louisville, Kentucky. Although estate or planned gift, please contact Charles F. Wilkey Mathematics Scholarship Mrs. Hughes was not an alumna, ETSU played University Advancement at 423-439-5352. Endowment a significant role in her life through the lives Calvin Lee Justis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship of her nephew, Jack Gilliam, Class of 1952, Endowment and her niece, Phyllis G. Bacon, Class of 1955. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Edward D. Jones Investments Scholarship The bequest in Mrs. Hughes’ last will and Endowment Established ETSU Rotaract Club Fund testament is to establish a student loan fund A new scholarship is being offered at East AFG Chair of Excellence Enrichment to benefit ETSU students. Tennessee State University that honors the Archives of Appalachia Endowment “Although our aunt did not graduate from memory of a College of Nursing graduate Jay Baumgardner Men's Golf Scholarship ETSU, she nevertheless had the highest regard who died last summer in an accident on Boone Endowment for ETSU and higher education,” explains Jack Lake. Harold “Bud” Frank Scholarship Endowment Gilliam of Alpharetta, Georgia. “She thought A 1991 ETSU graduate, James Michael Higgs-Olsen Endowment in Sports Literature that this would be an outstanding way to plan Mitchell was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was and Play Theory her estate to leave a lasting gift to help ETSU employed in the Medical Intensive Care Unit James & Jane Hales Scholarship students continue their educations.” Phyllis at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Burlington Industries Foundation Scholarship Bacon of Kingsport added that “Aunt Elsie Medical Center prior to his death. He is sur- Endowment believed in the power of higher education to vived by his wife, Helga, also a 1991 ETSU Dr. Jessie Shields Strickland Scholarship positively shape people. She knew what ETSU nursing graduate, who has established the Endowment did for my brother and me when we were stu- scholarship fund as a loving memorial to her D.P. Culp Scholarship Endowment dents and she wanted to thank and remember husband. James H. Quillen Medical Library Endowment ETSU in her will.” The James Michael Mitchell Memorial Outlook Pointe Nursing Scholarship Mrs. Hughes worked her way through Scholarship Endowment will provide financial Mountain City Rotary Club Scholarship Duke University, and after the Pearl Harbor support for students pursuing the bachelor of Endowment attack, volunteered and was commissioned as science in nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Clyce Distributing Scholarship a nurse in the United States Army. She later AVL Building & Equipment Fund Celebration Church Scholarship Undergraduate Student Advisors Fund Elsie G. Hughes Student Loan Endowment Charles & Martha Montgomery Scholarship Have you considered including ETSU Endowment in memory of Lula Laws Montgomery George “Bill” and Mary Lee Smith Scholarship in your will? Endowment Glenn N. Barker Scholarship Endowment For many of you, ETSU is close to your heart and an extension challenge 2000 of your family. Therefore, you may want to consider including The most recent members to join the East Tennessee State University in your will. For more ETSU Challenge 2000 include: information, please contact Jeff Anderson, University Alec and Susan S. Taylor Margaret McIver Bowman in memory Advancement, P.O. Box 70721, Johnson City, TN of Flora Greer McIver Challenge 2000 totals 294 members 37614-0721, or call (423) 439-4242. with 344 pledges.

16 ETSU TODAY Wayne Basler Fostering Leadership

ayne Basler likes a This year’s entering class of Roan challenge. Ever since his Scholars was able to make use of the school days playing foot- course before school even started. Wball, the university benefactor “I heard awesome things about it,” has recognized the value of team build- says Kristin Truman, an entering Roan ing. And that’s exactly what he’s provid- Scholar from Johnson City. “We were ed to ETSU students, faculty, administra- taught how to do everything on the tors and friends with the Basler Basler Challenge Course ourselves so Challenge Course. that we in turn could act as guides for Located on the intramural athletic other students. Everyone loved it!” fields, the Basler Challenge Course is Two academic units - the comprised of the Alpine Towers, an Department of Military Science and hourglass-shaped log configu- the Department of Physical ration some 50 feet high Education, Exercise and with various climbing Sport Sciences are also routes and challenges. using the Basler “It’s all about Challenge Course. fostering group Walker says dynamics and Climbing Wall Wayne Basler has been a communications Management, the skills,” said Jon only graduate- longtime partner and friend Walker, Director level course of its or Campus kind, is being of the university. He is an Recreation, taught by Dr. Department of Tom Coates with exceptional example of a Student Affairs. the use of the “It’s like having a wall. “This is a person committed to physical example growing area of of everything you recreation,” ETSU’s students and their learn in Walker adds. And Introduction to thanks to Mr. quality education. Sociology,” noting Basler’s generosity that work on the we’re able to offer course builds self- these types of leader- esteem and group com- ship building programs munication skills. here at ETSU.” Walker says groups Meanwhile, Walker are faced with some 12 The main tower of the Basler says additional pro- The Basler Challenge Course is a fea- initiatives that they have Challenge Course is shown with grams are being tured facility in The Campaign for ETSU to solve including a six- activities already underway. planned for off-campus Tomorrow. This named facility is one foot high spider web that groups to use the Basler example of the many opportunities of they must conquer together. As a team Challenge Course. contributors. ETSU Vice President for they learn to work up a solution. Reflecting on the support of the University Advancement Dr. Richard A. Similar challenge courses are in course benefactor, ETSU President Dr. Manahan said, “The ongoing effort to operation at the University of Virginia, Paul E. Stanton, Jr. said, “Wayne Basler enhance facilities available for students is MTSU and Maryville College. Walker has been a longtime partner and friend critical for reaching the goal of being the says Mr. Basler’s generous gift made the of the university. He is an exceptional best regional university in America.” course a reality. example of a person committed to ETSU’s students and their quality education.”

17 James H. Quillen Service for the people

he Chair recognizes the distinguished gentleman from Tennessee.” That simple “Tstatement heard in the halls of the U.S. Congress opens the floor to speak, to be seen, to be heard on America’s most important issues and those closest to the hearts of the people. For thirty-four years, the First District of Tennessee was spoken for and protected by James H. Quillen. Known for fierce protection of the “I think the hurdles we crossed interests of his Northeast Tennessee peo- ple and the fundamentals of American have been of great benefit for life, Quillen was the connection to the fed- the people of this region.” eral government to the region. Through his open door meetings in courthouses in the district he heard the problems of his Above: President Nixon signs Teague-Cranston constituents and collected their thoughts Act as Quillen and others look on. that shaped his position for the next dis- school in affiliation with a U. S. Department cussion or vote. Service for the people of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. was a hallmark of his time in office. Walking through that part of our his- East Tennessee State University is for- tory reveals a common thread - ‘Jimmy’.A ever indebted to James H. Quillen for his former state legislator, he knew the ways of leadership, vision and service. Some of his friends in Nashville and had many in the greatest products of these traits are his debt. In Washington, he had gained related to the university. Most notable is support and became partners with those the College of Medicine. For those new to who had a similar vision for their districts the region, they hear the tales of the strug- - improve the health and lives of their peo- gle to place a college of medicine at ETSU. ple. Quillen was fighting the battle on The tales have grown over the years of both fronts with others that shared this how the people of Northeast Tennessee great vision. mobilized against great opposition to gain “I feel the creation of the College of support and votes in Nashville from the Medicine was a giant step forward for the state legislature for the opportunity. The whole region, through health care, bring- opportunity -- to take advantage of the ing more physicians and more health care Teague Bill (later know as Teague- facilities for the people who were suffering Cranston Act) to establish a medical at the time it was created. I think the long

18 battle, a seven-year fight that I staged in Tennessee legislature established the Chairs Washington and then in Nashville when of Excellence program, matching funds the State House overruled Governor raised by the public institutions to help Dunn’s veto, was worth the bring scholars and researchers to the state. effort. I think the hurdles we Quillen helped establish the first chair at crossed have been of great ETSU in honor of his wife, Cecile Cox benefit for the people of this Quillen, to aid the work in geriatric medi- region.” cine and gerontology. The chair was ded- The development of the icated in 1985. The focus of teaching, College of Medicine was the clinical research and health care service next turbulent period. The by the Chairholder, Dr. Ronald C. same parties that opposed Hamdy, has improved the quality of life the college at the state and for our region’s older adult population. In 1987, the federal level were still there. The retired Congressman’s commit- ETSU National Alumni There were more discussions ment to the university is further evidenced Association recognized and votes. Funding issues in the creation of the James H. Quillen Congressman and Mrs. Quillen with the were critical. From facilities Chair of Excellence in Teaching. This chair title of Honorary Alumni. The George L. to accreditation, each step in ETSU’s College of Education provides Carter Award, named in honor of the per- was filled with challenge for an added dimension to the university’s son who led the effort to establish the the new school. While others oldest academic pro- Normal School that is in the First District moved gram. The chair pro- now ETSU, was conveyed on with other duties, vides innovative prac- upon Congressman Congressman Quillen tices for practitioners in Quillen in 1993 as an worked with the deans of medicine and the educational system. expression of apprecia- university presidents who would come in “Well, I would like tion and tribute to his the future to assure the progress of the col- to think that I have con- service. lege. tributed to ETSU From millions of federal “Without Jimmy Quillen, ETSU because it is a wonderful dollars that have sup- would not be the place it is today. We will institution under the ported research as the forever be indebted to his efforts for the direction of a great edu- College of Medicine medical school and support of the univer- cator, Dr. Paul Stanton. Dr. Stanton and I matured to the indirect benefits of the sity,” said ETSU President Dr. Paul E. worked closely at the College of Medicine support gained for the Veterans Affairs Stanton, Jr. “The Congressman has been a before he assumed the presidency of programs and facilities, James H. Quillen great advocate for the things necessary at ETSU. I think we have the greatest oppor- played a critical role in ETSU’s success. each phase of the college’s development.” tunity to expand ETSU and we should take James H. Quillen, regardless of the He continues, “The efforts of Jimmy advantage of it,” Quillen said. times, has set an example for generations Quillen will be felt forever in this region As a Tennessee House member, in service to others, to his country and and sets a mark for all who will follow.” Quillen was involved in the movement to dedication to this region. For ETSU Beyond the College of Medicine, the change ETSC to a university. Through his Tomorrow, Quillen continues his involve- Congressman has a broad range of inter- work in Congress, he propelled ETSU to ment as Honorary Chair of the Campaign ests. He continues to give in support and center stage as national figures came to and, with his significant personal commit- service to ETSU. In the 1980s, the Northeast Tennessee. On many of these ment, evidences his great allegiance to occasions, they came to the university. ETSU.

19 The Campaign fo The Challenge W

ETSU Tomorrow campaign foc

The focus of the public phase of the “ETSU Tomorrow” Quality Education campaign at East Tennessee State University is centered on achieving ETSU must continue to attract extraordinari- its $40 million goal, members of the ETSU Foundation were told at ly qualified students, exceptional and innova- tive faculty and other personnel that will today’s annual membership meeting. provide a vibrant environment for learning According to ETSU President Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr., the campaign from the highest caliber faculty in endowed chairs and professorships to the outstanding is now in its public phase after launching with a silent phase in July academic performance of students such as 1997. The campaign ends officially on June 30, 2002. those benefitting from Roan Scholars, Honors Scholarships, and Challenge 2000 “The tremendous news is that we are now at 82.5 percent or $33 Scholarships -- ETSU is made a better place. million of the $40 million goal we set for this ambitious campaign,” RESULT: The first class of Roan Scholars he said. “This is the first major fund-raising campaign in our univer- entered the University this fall. sity’s history, and thanks to our private and public supporters, we will be able to use these endowed funds for student scholarships and edu- cational programs. I have had this vision of a successful campaign that will help students for many years to come ever since I became university president.” Dr. Stanton announced that the campaign goal has a revised target of $50 million. Stanton commended the number of ETSU’s faculty and staff who have given and pledged over $1.7 million to the campaign. “The work for all of us has not stopped, however,” he noted. “We need your continued leadership and support to help us spread the message that East Tennessee State University is well on its way to becoming the absolute best regional university in the country. We truly value the time, talents and treasures that many of you in the Teaching, Research, community, as well as our faculty and staff, are committing to make this campaign successful.” & Service Dr. Richard A. Manahan, ETSU vice president for university ETSU is composed of distinct colleges and schools, each with its own mission and specific advancement and executive vice president of the Foundation, explained needs. To allow these academic divisions to the “tomorrow” theme for the campaign, “The endowed chairs, pro- reach their full potential, each college will direct funds into those areas that will make fessorships and scholarships that this campaign will support means each college or school most competitive. we will be helping our students well into this new millennium.” Opportunities will be available to support or name centers of excellence, institutes, chairs, professorships, and faculty and program development funds. Each academic division at ETSU has a plan to enhance teaching, expand Raising the research, and provide vital service to the region and locations beyond. RESULT: The Dr. William Henry Reed Chair of Surgery was created as the first endowed chair at the University utilizing entirely private funding. EXCEL 20 or ETSU Tomorrow We Face Together $50 cuses on reaching $40 million goal

Science, Technology, & Medicine The university is committed to providing leading-edge technology for students and faculty to strengthen their work as well as our position among the country's top com- prehensive universities. As an institution deeply involved in the health sciences arena, ETSU views ground-breaking research as an important part of our mission, and we want to ensure that these scientific studies contin- ue to be an unwavering priority. Therefore, we must constantly stay in tune to the ever- evolving technology necessary to perform competitive, peer-reviewed research. It is imperative that our students and faculty have access to the latest equipment available in Manahan lauded the dedicated leadership of campaign co-chairs, order to advance scientific investigation as a hallmark of this university. Stuart E. Wood Jr. of Johnson City, outgoing Foundation president RESULT: The Scott M. Niswonger Technology who has served in that capacity since 1994, and Wayne G. Basler of Endowment will fund equipment needs for the Kingsport, president of the ETSU Foundation from 1992-1993. world-class Advanced Visualization program. Manahan also acknowledged the strong support of Leslie Parks Pope, another past Foundation president, who now sits on the Tennessee Board of Regents, ETSU’s governing body. Manahan then thanked the honorary campaign chair, former United States Rep. James H. Quillen of Kingsport, who retired from the U.S. House of Representatives after faithfully serving Tennessee’s 1st District. He and his wife, Cecile, provided the lead individual gift for the “ETSU Tomorrow” campaign, making them the top individual contributors in ETSU’s history. As Manahan noted, “We have no shortage of talent among our facul- ty and staff, only a limited amount of resources available to translate possibilities into realities. A distinctive university depends on its strong private support.” Featured Facilities Through the development of new state-of- the-art teaching and research facilities, ETSU will further enhance the impact and ability e Margin of to generate quality students and society- benefiting innovations. RESULT: The Basler Challenge Course will provide an extraordinary facility for physical activity, training, and team-building for LENCE "whole student" development. 21 John Poteat A believer in education and business

t's important to have an Poteat says the greatest change he's education today and to seen over the past 26 years in banking study business. That way a has been in the field of technology. person can make a decent liv- "Technology has changed so much. You “I ing and not have to use a have the Internet and Internet pick and shovel." banking now and every- That's Mr. John thing is moving so Poteat, the naming much faster." benefactor of the Under his John H. Poteat direction the Endowment Bank of for the Chair Tennessee of Banking at grew from ETSU. Thanks its start-up to his gener- figure of ous and sub- $200,000 in stantial gift, stu- assets in 1974 dents studying to well over $350 banking at ETSU million in assets "With all the technology out will now be able to today. receive the kind of Poteat visits with ETSU President Dr. Paul E. Mr. Poteat Stanton, Jr. and fellow Kingsport resident training that they Claudius Clemmer ’34. remains Honorary there these days you've got to need to enter the Vice Chairman of business world. the bank's board have an education and to get If there is one good lesson to be of directors to this day. learned from listening to Mr. Poteat (and "Some of the top people we have are that you've got to have funds. in truth there are many) it is that you ETSU accounting graduates,” said Mr. should never listen to the naysayers and Poteat, citing Chief Financial Officer When I was in school there always believe in yourself. Darla Scott (Accounting '92) as one While working at a local factory he example. were no scholarships and no made $11 a week. "I guess they thought The octogenarian attended East that was all I was worth," he laughs. Tennessee State Teachers College from money. I want to help some- Then there were the managers at Pure 1932 to 1934 during the great depression Oil who told him he'd go broke in a year before moving on to medical school at if he started his own business "I said ‘let the University of Tennessee Memphis. one in the same situation." me see about that.'" That was 1950. He Then hunger literally forced him back operated his highly successful oil busi- home to work and he relinquished his ness until 1985. dream of becoming a physician. "With all the technology out there Mr. Poteat has taken on the ambi- these days you've got to have an educa- tious role of assisting in fund raising for tion and to get that you've got to have the remainder of the $1 million-plus funds," Mr. Poteat says. "When I was in endowment. He is actively encouraging school there were no scholarships and no other banks to participate in the effort. money. I want to help someone in the "This will help all of the area banks same situation." by providing them with top qualified Poteat, one of the original co- graduates who've studied banking and founders of the Bank of Tennessee says finance." students interested in pursuing banking And how is ETSU fortunate enough should stick with it. "If you have enough to reap the benefits of this former oilman education and experience banks are turned banker? always looking for good people. The pay "It's local and I went there," he says. for starting salary is not too great but if "I want to thank my alma mater. ETSU is you work up it's competitive with others." a good school with a good president. It's a good organization." 22 ETSU TODAY Stan Puckett A loyal friend of the university

ast Tennessee State Mr. Puckett says that ETSU "touches University is the most impor- the lives of more people and has more tant entity between Knoxville impact on the region than any other and Roanoke." organization." He says, "I need to support “E That's the opinion of one of the it. I love and support the university-peri- university's biggest supporters, Stan od!" Puckett, President and CEO of Greene Greene County Bank employs many County Bank. ETSU graduates and has five ETSU grad- Mr. Puckett has been a regular at uates on its board of directors. They ETSU ball games since his wife, include James Emory, Charles Kay, went to school here in Brooks, Jerald Jaynes, Phil the mid-70s. "We started Bachman and Terry dating when Kay was a Leonard. "We've hired junior at ETSU. We several people out of went to the athletic the banking pro- events together." gram," he says. Mr. Puckett "Some have started recalls the as summer tremendous interns. Selfishly, I pride he had in know that hiring East Tennessee State watching his an ETSU gradu- wife graduate ates provides us University "touches the from ETSU. She with the quality received a bache- people we need to lives of more people and lor's degree in work here. ETSU elementary educa- has an excellent has more impact on the tion in 1978. They banking focus in the were married two curriculum." region than any other weeks later. Mr. Puckett Mr. Puckett says he was recently appointed organization." remained actively involved the President of the as a spectator at sport- Tennessee Bankers Association. ing events until 1985. He said this upon his Then his family Puckett reviews the latest balance induction ceremony sheet with Allen R. Jones, Senior Vice June 11-14. moved to Johnson President in the lobby of Greene City and he became a County Bank. "It is an honor member of the Chair and privilege to serve Under Stan Puckett's leadership, of Banking Advisory as president of the Greene County Bank has grown into a Board and the Pirate Club where he Tennessee Bankers Association. I have $730 million institution with banks in assumed a leadership position. He joined tremendous respect for the men and Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, the foundation board in the early 1990s women bankers across the state, and it is Jonesborough, Rogersville, Greeneville, and has served on it ever since except for both humbling and gratifying to repre- Baileyton, Mosheim, Newport, Bulls Gap, a mandatory sabbatical. sent them in this capacity." Morristown, Alcoa, Maryville, Farragut, "Athletics has been my passion. I In addition to his duties at ETSU, he Niota, Athens, Madisonville and Lenoir love sports." He remembers heading is director/trustee of the Bankers Bank of City. across the mountain to the Southern Atlanta, Ridgeway Insurance Company, Conference basketball tournament when Greene County Foundation, the it was held in Asheville. Year after year, Greeneville/Greene County Industrial win or lose, he and his family made the Bond Board and the Bank Compensation trek. "We went to Atlanta when we beat Strategies National Advisory Board. He Arizona and we went to Asheville some holds a B.S. degree in business adminis- years when it was hard to find 200 ETSU tration from Bristol College. fans over there."

23 Steve Gross A lifelong relationship

high school senior from "If you ride in an electric golf cart, you've Florida got the best advice used our product," Gross joked. Not to be of his life from a teacher in accused of resting on his past success, A 1966. One of five children, Amerace is currently in the process of near- Stephen Gross was headed to college, he ly doubling its manufacturing capacity as hoped, but was unable to rely on much well as buying out one of its European help from home. The teacher suggested competitors. ETSU as an affordable alternative As do many students, Gross came to and a great place to get a the university looking for a first-rate education. degree, but left with much Gross enrolled that more. He met Novice fall and went on to Hendrix, a Johnson earn a B.S. degree City native majoring in psychology in in education. They 1969 and never wasted little time in looked back. tying the knot. The That was only the day after they graduat- beginning of a life- ed in 1969, they became Gross says both of his long relationship with Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Gross. ETSU. A daughter of a career teacher, degrees from East "It was interesting that I Novice began her work in public got my bachelor's degree years ago and schools and taught at ETSU's University Tennessee State University used that in an industrial setting," Gross School for several years. Today, she has explained. "Then I decided later, much focused her attention on raising their have served him well later than most people do, to go back and daughter Mollie, a University School stu- get my M.B.A." dent, serving as a volunteer with university and he would match his And even though his degrees came 25 and community activities, and keeping tabs years apart, Gross says both have served on their son Taylor, a 1996 Citadel graduate. him well and he would match his educa- A role Gross takes very seriously is his education against any tion against any other in the country. position as president of the Pirate Club. As a new graduate, Steve Gross head- "We decided early on that since we both other in the country. ed off to make his mark. His first job was graduated from ETSU and we have four with Burlington Industries and he moved degrees from this university that we would several times before finally landing a posi- support ETSU," he said. "We have gone to tion at the company's Johnson City facility. games for years - in the bad times and in Pictured above: Gross takes a moment It was there he stayed until 1985 when he the good times - and our involvement just with one of the Amerace employees in was appointed controller at Amerace evolved from there." Gross says they enjoy the production facility. Microporus Products. The company, being involved with athletics and are excit- which he now owns with his partners, is ed about the prospects of this year's teams. the only North American manufacturer of "I think we are going to have a good year." rubber separators used in lead-acid batteries.

Jay Baumgardner Men’s Golf Scholarship Endowment Family and friends of Jay Baumgardner Senior Amateur Invitational, the Tennessee Mr. Butt and others are working with ETSU have recently established an endowed scholar- Golf Association Senior Championship, as University Advancement to raise funds to fully ship in his memory. Baumgardner, who well as winning the Bristol Invitational Club endow the Jay Baumgardner Memorial Men’s passed away on March 30, 2000, was a mem- Membership 10 times. He served the United Golf Scholarship which will provide a lasting, ber of the ETSU Class of 1957 and was widely States Golf Association as a member of the living legacy for Mr. Baumgardner. “I cannot recognized as one of the finest amateur golfers Golf Course Ranking Panel of Advisors, and think of a better way to remember Jay and to the Northeast Tennessee region has produced. in 1993, he was ranked ninth in America in assist future members of the ETSU Men’s golf Mr. Baumgardner came to ETSU in 1952 from the Senior Amateur Ratings by Golf Digest team than to create this endowed scholar- Bristol, Tennessee, on a basketball scholarship, magazine. ship,” added Mr. Butt. but then turned his focus to golf under Coach “Jay was truly larger than life, and he had Gifts to the Jay Baumgardner Endowment Hal Morrison. many friends in golf, as well as in his many may be made to the ETSU Foundation, Box As an amateur player, Baumgardner won 91 community and professional endeavors,” says 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614. For addi- titles, including the prestigious Wild Dunes Joe Butt, a longtime friend and ETSU alum. tional information, please contact University Advancement at (423) 439-5352. 24 ETSU TODAY sports Spectrum

Stansbury Named New ETSU Athletic Director

Dr. Paul E. The Oakville, Ontario, Canada, native director for academics at Georgia Tech, his Stanton Jr., presi- was directly responsible for all NCAA compli- alma mater, where he was responsible for the dent of East ance activities at Houston, in addition to stu- overall development, direction and manage- Tennessee State dent-athlete support services, and he was the ment of the academic support program for University, primary liaison to all university administra- student-athletes. announced the tive units. He completed a Bachelor of Science in hiring of M. Todd During 1996-97 Stansbury worked in the industrial management at Georgia Tech in Stansbury as the private sector as manager of Internet Business 1984 and a Master of Science in sports school's new Services at Southern Network Services in administration at Georgia State University, director of inter- Birmingham, Ala. also in Atlanta, in 1993. collegiate athletics Stansbury was International Coordinator Stansbury lettered at linebacker for the in July. for the Institute for International Sports, Georgia Tech Yellowjackets while making the Stansbury, 39, comes to Johnson City headquartered in Kingston, R.I., from 1995- dean's list four years and the College Football after spending three years as an Associate 96. He promoted the 1997 World Scholar Association Honor Roll for three. He was a Athletics Director at the University of Athlete Games in over 30 countries and culti- third-round draft choice of the Saskatchewan Houston. While at Houston, Stansbury also vated corporate and community partnerships Rough Riders of the Canadian Football taught senior-level courses in leadership and in support of the games. League in 1984. management in the College of Education. From 1988-95 he was assistant athletic Stansbury's wife, Karen, is a native of Easley, S.C.

2000 ETSU Football: SEEING IS BELIEVING

In 1999, East Tennessee State posted its "Colorado State is a great addition to our third winning season in four years with a 6-5 schedule and certainly a tremendous chal- record. The Bucs opened the season 4-0 and lenge for our football team," said ETSU Head were ranked as high as 13th in the nation. The Coach Paul Hamilton. "As you look at the 2000 squad is poised to build upon the 1999 Southern Conference, our league proved to be season and take Buccaneer football to the the strongest in I-AA football last year. This next level. fall, I think that our league could be stronger." This season, the Bucs have some signifi- "As I look at our senior leadership going cant challenges ahead of them. After opening into next fall we have a number of players the campaign with a road game at Liberty, who have been in our program for four or ETSU will travel to Fort Collins, Colo., for a five years. I think that those kids will give us game versus Division I-A Colorado State. The great leadership going into the season and for our fans," said Hamilton. "This season, Rams were the champions of the Mountain they understand the competitiveness of our with teams like Appalachian State, Furman West Conference last season and played in the schedule," said Hamilton. and Wofford along with VMI and Charleston Liberty Bowl. They will most likely be ranked ETSU will once again play a very Southern coming into the Dome our fans will in the preseason top 25. ETSU opened its demanding schedule. "I think that our home have an opportunity to see some outstanding grueling eight-game Southern Conference schedule is one that should be very exciting football." slate on Sept. 16 at home versus VMI.

2000 football schedule 2001 football schedule

Date Opponent Location Date Opponent Location 9/2 at Liberty Lynchburg, Va. 9/1 at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 9/9 at Colorado State Ft. Collins, Colo. 9/6 Gardner Webb Johnson City, Tenn. 9/16 VMI* Johnson City, Tenn. 9/15 at VMI* Lexington, Va. 9/23 at Western Carolina* Cullowhee, N.C. 9/22 Western Carolina* Johnson City, Tenn. 9/30 Appalachian State* Johnson City, Tenn. 9/29 at Appalachian State* Boone, N.C. 10/7 at The Citadel* Charleston, S.C. 10/6 The Citadel* Johnson City, Tenn. 10/21 Furman* Johnson City, Tenn. 10/20 at Furman* Greenville, S.C. 10/28 at Georgia Southern* Statesboro, Ga. 10/27 Georgia Southern* Johnson City, Tenn. 11/4 Wofford* (Homecoming) Johnson City, Tenn. 11/3 at Wofford* Spartanburg, S.C. 11/11 at Chattanooga* Chattanooga, Tenn. 11/10 Chattanooga* Johnson City, Tenn. 11/18 Charleston Southern Johnson City, Tenn. 11/17 at Charleston Southern Charleston, S.C.

* Southern Conference Games * Southern Conference Games ETSU BUCS

For more on ETSU sports go to www.etsubucs.com 25 Women’s Basketball Outlook Graduating four seniors would render any "I am looking forward to this reloading year last season, while Glass started each of the head coach a bit apprehensive for the follow- because our staff will have to teach and coach final four games. Fickes ranks ninth on ing season. When those seniors are four of the a great deal." ETSU's All-Time scoring list and second on best players in program history, any coach Gone from last year's 15-12 team are point the All-Time assist list would have quite a task. Such is the fate guard Angie Fickes (108 starts in 109 career However, this winter's squad carries its awaiting head coach Karen Kemp and her games), power forward Shawn Thompson share of outstanding talent and promise. 2000-01 Lady Buc team. (108 career games), center Erica Babb (103 Coach Kemp and her staff have compiled a "With the graduation of the four seniors we games), and versatile Rachel Glass, Babb, four-player recruiting class that will con- will be an extremely young team," Kemp said. Fickes and Thompson started all 27 games tribute immediately.

1999-2000 Sport Review

Football • Paty Vega earned All-Southern Conference Women's Cross • Team finished 6-5, 5-5 in the Southern honors. Country Conference. • Won eight consecutive matches during season. • Won the • Senior Kevin Peterson earned All-America Southern honors for second consecutive season. Baseball Conference • Center Jim Beverly and linebackers Kevin • Finished the season 21-31, 15-15 in the Championship Peterson and Derek Fudge earned All- Southern Conference. • Senior Catherine Southern Conference honors. • Matt Baber and Ed Sparks earned All-Southern Berry finished 53rd in the NCAA Championships. • Brandon Walker eclipsed ETSU's All-Time Conference. • Berry won the District IX meet. rushing mark with 4,095 career yards. • Ed Sparks earned Southern Conference All- • Berry, Val Urchison and Kim Hemstreet earned • Two Bucs signed professional free agent Tournament honors. All-Southern Conference honors. Hemstreet contracts: Jim Beverly (Carolina Panthers) • Both Sparks (Dayton Dragons) and Baber earned Southern Conference Freshman-of-the- and Pedro Edison (Baltimore Ravens). (Canton Crocodiles) are playing minor league Year honors. baseball. Women's Soccer • Freshman Chad Boruff earned SoCon Player- • Team finished 3-11-2, 0-8-1 in the Southern Men's Golf of-the-Week honors twice. Conference. • Won third consecutive • Sophomore Lisa Gallagher led the team in Southern Conference Men's Track scoring for second consecutive season. Championship • Finished sixth during indoor season and fifth • Lisa Gallagher, Lena Summers and Elizabeth • Qualified for seventh at outdoor championships. Smith tied for team lead with four goals. consecutive NCAA • Andrew Whitson won the outdoor decathlon. • Junior Rebekah Eisenberg has started every Championship; finished • Evan Hawkins won the 400-meter dash in the match in ETSU soccer history (54). 17th. SoCon indoor championships. • Chris Wisler earned Women's Golf • Jason Farr finished third at SoCon indoor and NCAA All-America • Finished fourth at the Southern Conference outdoor meets. honors for second Championships. consecutive season. • Improved team score by 12 strokes in each Women's Track • Patrick Beste won the SoCon individual title. competitive round from 1998-99. • Finished fourth during • Beste and Wisler earned All-Southern • Team earned five top-5 finishes in eight indoor season and Conference honors. tournaments. fourth at outdoor • Senior Anne Alessandra led the team with a championships. Volleyball 80.00 scoring average. • Rosaline Addo won the • Finished the season 20-11, 14-6 in the Southern 400-meter dash in out- Conference. Men's Tennis doors. • Bucs improved SoCon win total by nine • Finished season 20-7, 10-0 in Southern • Catherine Berry won victories, most of any conference member. Conference. 3,000-meter and 5,000- • Alice Arnold, Natalie Barrett and Carey • Ended the spring ranked #75 nationally. meter in outdoor Cavanaugh earned All-Southern Conference • Won second consecutive SoCon regular- championships. honors. season championship. • Lauren Campbell won the 800-meter run at • Barrett earned GTE Academic All-District • Gustavo Gomez, Marcos Pavlovich and Juan indoor championships. honors Yannuzzi earned All-Southern Conference • Barrett ranked fourth in the SoCon with 3.72 honors. Men's Cross Country kills per game. • Pavolovich, Yannuzzi and Roberto Fernandez • Finished fourth at Southern Conference won their respective SoCon Flight Championships. Southern Conference Honor Roll Championships. • Zach Whitmarsh qualified for the Canadian • 70 ETSU student-athletes earned 1999-2000 Olympic Team in the 800 meters. Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll Women's Tennis • Whitmarsh earned All-Southern Conference honors • Finished the season 15-5, 8-1 in Southern honors. Conference • Mitchell Jones won the Blue Ridge Invitational. • Ranked second in the SoCon and advanced to the postseason tournament semifinals.

26 ETSU TODAY Men’s Basketball Outlook With four of its top five scorers returning It will be the upperclassmen's job to accli- tant coaches Dave Siepert and Jerry Pelphrey. from last season, there is reason to believe the mate the newcomers. The Bucs are blessed with Tom Conrad and Scott Wagers join third- 2000-01 Bucs squad will compete for its first experienced senior leadership from D.J. year assistant Hilliary Scott on DeChellis' staff. Southern Conference Championship since McDuffie and Adrian Meeks. Conrad comes to Johnson City after four 1992. McDuffie and Meeks have played in 84 and years as head coach at Charleston Southern. He But it’s not just the returning stars that have 83 games respectively in their ETSU careers. led the Buccaneers to their first-ever NCAA bid the Tri-Cities community excited about ETSU Last season both started 28 of the Bucs' 29 in 1997. basketball. Head coach Ed DeChellis and his games, missing only Senior Night. Wagers enters his first collegiate job after staff have compiled a seven-player freshman With consistent contributions from the vet- serving as a high school head coach for the past class brimming with talent. This group could erans and immediate production from the nine years. He earned Tampa Bay Basketball immediately impact a program that finished freshmen, this Buc team could reach its ulti- Coaches' Association Coach-of-the-Year honors 14-15 last season, 8-8 in the Southern mate goal -- a trip to the NCAA Tournament. in 1997-98. Conference. The seven freshmen aren't the only new faces The newcomers and veterans will be forced "Our freshman class is very deep with talent," around ETSU basketball. Coach DeChellis was to gel early in the season as the Bucs face DeChellis said. "They are very young and will busy in the off-season replacing former assis- intense competition. need help learing the collegiate game." 2000 Athletics Hall Of Fame Inductees

The East Tennessee State University Athletic professional football for the Charleston Rockets Department inducted 10 individuals into the in 1964 and 1965. After completing his playing ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame held at the Howard career, he coached football, softball, basketball, Johnson Plaza Hotel on May 13. baseball and track at Sullivan South High Pierre Arnold, a 1980 graduate of ETSU, was School. Mr. Carter passed away on September the #1 singles player for the Bucs for three con- 2, 1994. secutive years. During his collegiate career, he LeRoy Gray, a 1966 graduate of ETSU, was a posted a singles record of 73-27 and was the member of the football team. He was a three- 1979 Southern Conference singles champion. time All-Ohio Valley Conference honoree and Arnold was a two-time All-Southern Conference earned All-America honors following the 1966 honoree and helped lead the Bucs to the 1978 season. Gray was a team captain and played at Pictured above (l-r): Bobby Snyder, LeRoy Ohio Valley Conference and Eastern Collegiate both nose guard and middle linebacker. Gray is Gray, Marsha Cowart Barnes, Kim Harrell, Pat Carter, Richard Arnold, Brenda Waggoner, Championship. Arnold is currently the Director currently the senior vice president of the Charley Matlock, Pierre Arnold, and Doug of Tennis at Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center in Consumer Credit Union in Greeneville, Tenn. Linebarger. Pembroke Pines, Fla. Kim Harrell was a member of the volleyball Richard Arnold, a 1969 graduate of ETSU, was team in 1977 and 1978. She was also a member 95, Matlock won seven national titles and led his a member of the Buccaneer basketball team that of the track & field team throughout her colle- team to a top-five finish every year except one. advanced to the NCAA Mid-East Regional his giate career. Harrell still holds both the indoor Bobby Snyder, a 1960 graduate of ETSU, junior season. He was a member of the 1965 and outdoor record for the high jump. In 1980, earned four varsity letters in basketball for head Ohio Valley Conference All-Tournament team Harrell jumped 5’9” indoors and 6’ 3/4” outdoors coach Madison Brooks. During the 1956 season, and was also named the Best Defensive Player. to set both Buccaneer marks. She is currently the Snyder led the freshman team in scoring. Arnold was also a team captain and averaged Director of Operations for Double Gold Fire Following his playing career, he became a head 11.7 points per game during his career. Security & Electronic Systems in Kingsport, Tenn. coach at the high school level. From 1960-71 Following graduation, he attended the University Doug Linebarger, a 1970 graduate of ETSU, Snyder was the head coach at Boones Creek of South Carolina Law School. He is currently a was a member of the 1969 football team that High School. From 1965-71 Snyder’s teams won partner with Kenny, Nachwalter, Seymour and advanced to the Grantland Rice Bowl. He was a 66 consecutive conference games and he earned Arnold in Miami. three-time All-Ohio Valley Conference honoree Coach-of-the-Year honors in each of those sea- Marsha Cowart Barnes, a 1983 graduate of and earned All-America honors following the sons. Snyder then became the head coach at ETSU, is the all-time leading scorer in Lady Buc 1969 season. During his collegiate career he Daniel Boone High School where he has served basketball history. One of three players to eclipse helped lead the Bucs to an overall record of 21- in that capacity for 29 years. His 1999 team won the 2,000-point plateau, Barnes finished her 17-2. Following graduation, Linebarger served as the AA Sectional Championship and Snyder career with 2,239 points. a Captain in the U.S. Army. He is currently the earned Coach-of-the-Year honors. She also set the ETSU single-game scoring Manager of Compensation and Benefits for Brenda Waggoner, a 1971 graduate of ETSU, record with 52 points against Austin Peay. She Philips Electronics in Atlanta. Linebarger has also was a member of both the basketball and volley- averaged 20.2 points per game during her career officiated college football since the 1975 season ball teams. She served as a team captain on Dr. and holds the Lady Buc record with 909 career and is currently an official for the Southeastern Janice Shelton’s team that finished with a 7-1 field goals. Barnes is the only Lady Buc player in Conference. record. Waggoner was also a member of the bad- history to have her jersey retired. Barnes is a Charley Matlock, a 1953 graduate of ETSU, minton team and served as both the Assistant mother of four and is a full-time homeschool played on the football, tennis and basketball Director and Director of Intramurals. She was a teacher. teams while in Johnson City. He started at five member of Phi Delta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Pat Carter, a 1966 graduate of ETSU, played different positions in football and served as the Gamma Mu and Phi Eta Tau. Following gradua- football for the Bucs from 1960-63. He was a team’s punter. During his junior and senior sea- tion, she obtained a master’s degree from the three-time letterwinner and earned All-America son, Matlock led the nation in punting average University of Memphis in 1973 and a juris doc- and All-Ohio Valley Conference in 1962. Carter in part of each season. Following his ETSU torate from Tennessee in 1978. She is currently a served in the United States Air Force before career, Matlock became one of the most success- judge for the Knox County General Sessions attending ETSU, from 1956-60. Following his ful college golf coaches in history. Coaching at Court, Division IV in Knoxville, Tenn. time on the Buccaneer field, Carter played Division II Florida Southern College from 1972- 27 to Mary Hess-Hamilton (B.A., ’96), and they live in class Gray. Notes Tammy Hawkins Hardee works as a customer accounts representative for the Johnson City Power Board. Her husband, Robert M. Hardee, is a wildlife officer for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Outstanding Alumni Runaway Bay Apartments (AIMCO) in Charlotte, Agency. They have two children, Briana Marie and 1999 North Carolina. Olivia Grace. Angela Copeland lives and works in Rogersville, Lydia M. Martin (B.S.E.) teaches 4 and 5-year- Benjamen L. Adams is a supervisor with United where she is employed in office administration old children at HospiTOTS Child Care Center in Parcel Service in Bristol, Virginia. He is married to with Liberty Lumber & Supply. Johnson City. She is married to Kevin L. Martin Kasey C. Adams (B.A., ’99). Morgan Cox has been hired as director of busi- (B.F.A., ’97). Kasey Crewey Adams works as a special educa- ness development with the Powell Building Group Andrew McKeehan works as a loan officer for tion teacher in Chilhowie, Virginia. She is married in the Johnson City office. Carter County Bank. He and his wife, Crystal, live to Benjamen Adams (B.A., ’99). Dawn R. Darnell is employed as a client services in Elizabethton. Susan A. Bassal has been hired as the researcher associate with The Corporate Image in Bristol, John K. McMahan lives and works in Johnson and administrative coordinator for the White House Tennessee. She oversees production materials, and City where he recently joined the accounting firm unit of CNN in Washington, D.C. writes and edits news releases. of Lewis & Associates P.C. Stephanie M. Bauer is currently attending the Matthew Scott Davis has been hired as an Robert P. O’Dowd has joined the Johnson City University of Tennessee College of Law. She lives in administrative criminal clerk with the United States accounting firm of Lewis & Associates P.C. This Knoxville. Marshals Service in Charlottesville, Virginia. His year, he also received his certified public accoun- Kelly Commons works as the human resources goal is to become a deputy U.S. marshal. tant’s license. manager for Garrison Service Company in Nashville. Linda D. Huskins lives and works in Louisville, Whitney Robertson DeBord (A.A.S.) is employed Kentucky, where she is the assistant manager for 1996 as a dental hygienist with Dr. Richard Bateman, Washington Mutual Finance. D.D.S., in Kingsport. She is married to Wesley E. Angela Forte Lane works for Cornell University, Dixie L. Bowen (M.Ed.) is the principal of DeBord, who is a physical therapist assistant at Ithaca, New York, as a European education and Anderson Elementary School in Bristol, Tennessee. Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. The research consultant. She completed a master’s She is currently working on obtaining her Ph.D. at couple lives in Blountville. degree in counseling psychology in 1999. She is ETSU. Marilynn R. King (M.A.) has been appointed to married to Capt. John D. Lane, who is a U.S. Army Melanie R. Bowen lives and works in Atlanta, membership on the editorial board of Student Aid pilot and aviation company commander. Georgia, where she is the assistant business man- Transcript for 2000-01. The publication dissemi- Hollis Benedict McWhorter is an assistant golf ager at Northside Hospital Cardiology. nates articles on regulatory and administrative pro at Myrtle Beach National, in Myrtle Beach, Mike Fredenburg lives with his wife, Dara issues of interest to the nation’s financial aid com- South Carolina. She is married to Jason F. Bushman Fredenburg (B.S., ’97) in Weston, Florida. munity. She is the associate director in the ETSU McWhorter (B.B.A., ’98). While at ETSU, they were both student athletes. office of financial aid. Jason F. McWhorter works as a financial assistant He played football, and she played tennis. Jonathan A. Lewis is a medical student at the at CMAC d.b.a. Logan’s Roadhouse in Little River, Mary Hess-Hamilton is a probation officer with Quillen College of Medicine. He is married to South Carolina. He is married to Hollis Benedict the Alternative Corrections Service in Sullivan Kimberly Anne Wills, who is a senior music educa- McWhorter (B.B.A., ’98). County. She is married to James C. Hamilton III tion student at ETSU. Jessica Kristi Owens is employed as an elemen- (B.S., ’97), who is a police officer with the ETSU Carri Martin lives with her two children, Sarah tary school teacher at Edgemont Elementary Department of Public Safety. They live in Gray. and Stephen, and husband, Bill Martin (B.B.A., School in Newport, Tennessee. Ronald R. McCallister III (M.A.) is a historian and ’81), in Morristown, Tennessee. Laura Beth Stubbs is the director of membership professor at Tusculum College in Greeneville. He Jason Peters is a sales and service representative and marketing at the Johnson City Country Club. wrote and researched the book “Frontier Medicine: for Alltel Communications in Kingsport. She is also an insurance and tax sheltered annuities Practitioners, Practices, and Remedies on America’s Stephen R. Piontkowski (M.E.H.) is based in agent, and a consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. First Frontier, Northeast Tennessee, 1770- 1850.” Bemidji, Maine, where he works as an environmen- Stephanie N. VanBuren (B.S.N.) is a registered The book was commissioned by Dr. Henry tal health officer assigned to work with Native nurse at Smyth County Community Hospital in Richards, vice president of medical affairs for Americans. Marion, Virginia. She is married to Alex S. Bristol-based King Pharmaceuticals, who was inter- Byron J. Stanley has been hired by the Powell VanBuren, who manages Superior Entertainment. ested in a comprehensive publication on frontier Building Group as project coordinator and estima- They have one child, Alex S. VanBuren, II. Appalachian medicine. tor in the Johnson City office. Lee Cameron Wiggs lives with his wife Laura Benjamin H. McNabb has been hired as product Rita A. Urquhart (M.A.) is in the process of Cavin Wiggs in Clinton, Tennessee. He is a credit manager for Harris-Tarkett in Johnson City. Prior to obtaining her certification as a professional geneal- counselor/manager trainee with Washington joining Harris-Tarkett, McNabb was a corporate ogist in Knoxville. Daughter Barbara McDonald Mutual Finance in Oak Ridge. development manager at TLC Laser Eye Centers in graduated from the University of Tennessee this Mississauga, Ontario. summer. Grandson Liam Jason McDonald was born 1997 Ronald D. Salsbury has joined Enhanced in January. Systems Consulting, Inc. of Johnson City as a pro- Brian A. Baker has joined the Johnson City Brent O. Warner and his wife Lori Warner (B.S., grammer/consultant in visual development. accounting firm of Lewis & Associates P.C. ’99) have enrolled in Palmer College of Enhanced Systems Consulting, Inc. specializes in Jason R. Berry is employed with State of Franklin Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. production, inventory, distribution, and financial Savings Bank in Johnson City. He lives in Gray information systems development. 1998 with his wife, Shannon Berry (B.B.A.,’98). Rebecca Little Brown works as a special educa- 1995 Jessica Fielding Beaver is a social worker with tion teacher in the Kingsport City schools. She is Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center in married to Sean Maclay Brown, a self-employed Christopher T. Beatty is the head football coach Jackson, Tennessee. She recently received a key to stone contractor. They have a new baby, Samarah at North Stafford High School in Stafford, Virginia, the city for her accomplishments as a social worker, Grace. The family lives in Gray. and is the youngest coach in the state’s AAA ranks. and for service to the children of west Tennessee. Andrea H. Burchette and her husband Kevin L. He played for ETSU from 1991-94, where he She is married to Shane P. Beaver (B.S., ’98). Burchette (B.S., ’97) live in Fayetteville, North recorded 125 receptions for 1,813 yards. Later, he Shane P. Beaver works as a police office in the Carolina, where she is a speech therapist with the played for two professional teams in the Canadian Tactical Reserve Unit for the City of Jackson, Cumberland County schools, and he is the area Football League before turning to coaching. Tennessee. He recently set a physical training manager for the Kelly-Springfield Tire Plant. Kelli S. Jenkins of Kingsport has been named course record at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Matthew A. Connell lives with his wife, Laura, in water treatment operations manager for the city of Training Academy, and graduated first in his class. Cleveland, Tennessee. Wilson, North Carolina. She oversees planning, He is married to Jessica Fielding Beaver (B.S., ’98). Dara Bushman Fredenburg lives with her hus- coordination, assignment, and inspection of water Shane L. Benner is a sales representative with band Mike Fredenburg (B.A., ’96) in Weston, treatment operations. She previously worked for Rusch, Inc., in Duluth, Georgia. He lives in Atlanta. Florida. Both were student athletes while at ETSU. the city of Johnson City water department. Shannon M. Berry is married to Jason R. Berry She played tennis and he played football. Kimberly A. Masker graduated from Washington (B.B.A., ’97). They live in Gray. James C. Hamilton III is a police officer with the University School of Medicine Program in Susan Elsasser works as a leasing consultant for ETSU Department of Public Safety. He is married Occupational Therapy in May. She has begun her clinical affiliation at HealthSouth Tri-State 28 ETSU TODAY Rehabilitation Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, and at Nickie A. Dunker (M.A.C., ’98) works as an al in the Extra Mile Program. She took her first Vanderbilt University Medical Center Hand Therapy accountant at ETSU. She is married to Eric M. travel assignment with TravCorps six years ago. Clinic in Nashville. She will receive a master’s Dunker, who is an assistant pressman for Plus Mark Paul D. Howell completed his master’s degree in degree in occupational therapy in December. in Greeneville, Tennessee. They have two daugh- exercise physiology/health education last year and Anthony D. Smith is employed as the finance ters, Jessica Ellen, and Amanda Marie. works as an exercise physiologist at Florida and accounting supervisor for Philips Consumer Joseph W. Garrison is employed as a case man- International University in Miami. Electronics Company in Greeneville, Tennessee. He ager in the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program Amy Owenby Johnson is the co-owner of Metz and his wife, Rhonda, live in Rogersville. of the Knoxville Community Development Corpora- and Kerchner Beauty Salon. She lives in Lori McCamey Sponcia works as a pharmaceuti- tion. He is also enrolled in a master of health admin- Friendsville, Tennessee. cal sales representative with Janssen istration program at Kennedy Western University. K. Carleton Lyon lives and works in Johnson City Pharmaceutical, a division of Johnson & Johnson, in Julie Wilborn Johnson is a teacher in the Wake where he is a teacher at Indian Trail Middle School. Knoxville. She is also working on a master’s degree County, North Carolina, School System. She is Lisa M. Rael has worked with Lockheed Martin from ETSU. She is married to Joe Sponcia. married to Kelly G. Johnson, regional sales manag- Energy Systems and Bechtel Jacobs Company LLC. Mark A. Swiney works as a warrant officer for er for Boren Brick, and they have one son, Bryce She married Jonathan Rael in 1998, and they live the U.S. Army in Enterprise, Alabama. He is mar- Johnson. with their daughter in Knoxville. ried to Evisa E. Swiney and they are expecting their Michele M. Klepper is married to B. Kelley Klepper Lee Umberger works as a computer technician/ first child this year. (B.S., ’91; M.A., ’95) and they have a son, Matthew systems analyst for Campus America in Knoxville. Kevin D. Wright works in Knoxville at his family- Alexander. The family lives in Georgetown, Kentucky. He is married to Kristin Crutcher Umberger owned business, Vinyard Floor Covering. He is also Melissa D. Norton is a production analyst at the (B.S.N.,’93) and they are the parents of twin boys, working for the Department of Commerce, U.S. John Sevier Fossil Plant in Rogersville. Brock and Jack. Census 2000, and volunteering with various local Lt. M. Shane Perkins has been assigned to the charities. country of Qatar as S-3, operations officer for the 1991 U.S. 3rd Army, Central Command, where he will 1994 Sonja Cox Crowe (B.S.N.) is a registered nurse be serving for the next two years. with Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. Corintha McKee Duncan (M.Ed., ’97) has been Chris W. Robertson is employed as a senior sys- She is married to Robby Crowe, and they have a named in Who’s Who in America, a comprehensive son, Gunnar Paul Crowe. directory listing the biographies of individuals Mary Lynne Beth Hall lives and works in Gray, where she is a whose achievements and successes are worthy of Howell (M.E.H., marketing manager with Med-Derm Pharmaceuticals. recognition. She has been employed at ETSU since '00) is the software B. Kelley Klepper (M.A., ’95) lives and works in 1984, currently holding the position of admissions engineering team Georgetown, Kentucky, with his wife, Michele M. counselor. She is on the ETSU Staff Senate, works leader and coordi- Klepper (B.B.A., ’93) and their newborn son, as a volunteer advisor for undecided majors, and nator for special Matthew Alexander. He is the director of planning serves the community as a Washington County projects for the for the Georgetown/Scott County Planning Election Commission officer and as a notary public. Oak Ridge National Commission. Joseph R. Kirkpatrick (M.S., ’99) has been pro- Laboratory. She Dr. Dale P. Lynch (M.Ed.; Ed.D., ’97) has been moted to quality assurance manager for Hoover was recently named appointed as director of the Elizabethton City Precision Products in Erwin, Tennessee. New Manager of School System. He served previously as assistant Greg F. Lyon is the regional sales manager for the year by the superintendent for five years. Tri-City Beverage. He lives in Johnson City. Anna M. Smith has been named program man- Kenneth M. Lyons is the new district director for Lockheed Martin ager for rehabilitation and career services at the Piedmont District of the Boy Scouts of America. Oak Ridge Chapter of the National Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in Washington, Marla Morrison (M.A., ’00) has been hired as a Management Association. D.C. The private, not-for-profit organization pro- school counselor at Jackson Elementary School in vides education, training, rehabilitation, and social Kingsport. tems analyst II with Sonoco Products Company in services to visually impaired individuals. In addition Kathy L. Smith lives in Irving, Texas, where she is Hartsville, South Carolina. He is married to Jennifer to graduating from ETSU, Smith has also earned her the senior contract administrator for The Associates Wright Robertson (B.A., ’93), who recently joined master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. accounting firm. Sonoco Products Company as a customer satisfac- Mark A. Stevens is president-elect of the Unicoi Ian P. Stokes is employed as a locomotive engi- tion associate. County Chamber of Commerce. He lives in Hampton. neer with CSX Transportation in Erwin, Tennessee. Jennifer Wright Robertson has recently joined Emily Day Whynot works as a physician assis- He is married to Rebecca L. Tolley-Stokes (B.S., ’94). Sonoco Products Company in Hartsville, South tant. She is married to Dwight C. Whynot, a chiro- Shannon H. Taylor works for B & B Printing in Carolina as a customer satisfaction associate. She practor in Johnson City. Bristol as a graphic artist. She is married to Robert is married to Chris W. Robertson (B.A., ’93), who Taylor II, and they have two sons, Robert III, and also works with Sonoco Products Company. 1990 Kristin Crutcher Umberger (B.S.N.) works for Oliver. Brice Lackey has joined First Community Bank in Housecall Home Health Care in Knoxville as a reg- Rebecca L. Tolley-Stokes works as an instructor Rogersville as an vice president and loan officer. istered nurse, home services representative and at the Sherrod Library on the ETSU campus. She is He specializes in home mortgages and consumer nurse liaison. She and her husband, Lee Umberger married to Ian P. Stokes (B.S., ’94). lending. (B.S., ’92) became the parents of twin boys, Brock Linda G. Wyatt is assistant to the dean in the Jeff Preble has been hired as the quality assur- and Jack, last year. ETSU School of Graduate Studies. She plans to ance manager of Bank One Mortgage Specialized graduate with a master’s degree in Liberal Studies 1992 Services in Monroe, Louisiana. He has moved from from ETSU in December. Jacksonville, Florida, where he had lived since 1991. Leah S. Armstrong (A.A.S.) won a half-million 1993 Jason Smith has left BP Amoco to accept a posi- Campbell’s Soup labels while shopping at a Food tion as the human resources manager with Southern Kelly L. Allison works as a tooling engineer for City grocery store in April and donated them to Company Energy Marketing in Atlanta, Georgia. Daimler Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo, Indiana. Mount Carmel Elementary School, where her chil- He lives with his wife, Carolyn, in Sugar Hill, Georgia. He is married to Sarah E. Allison, who works for dren go to school. The school will buy new com- Donna R. Taylor works for The Bank of Nashville Hoosier Microbiological Laboratory in Muncie. puters and other equipment with the labels, which in Brentwood, Tennessee, as vice president of busi- Greg F. Bernard works as a quality supervisor at children collect every year and turn in to purchase ness development. She is married to Joe Taylor. AFG Industries (Greenland Plant). He is married to items from a prize catalog. The school usually col- Christopher K. Tury is vice president of Klear Renee Davis Bernard (B.S., ’81; M.Ed., ’98) and lects no more than 3,000 labels a year. Title Insurance of South Florida, a real estate title they have one son, John Gregory. The family lives Renee Vaughn Galasso is employed as a teacher insurance company located in David, Florida. in Rogersville. with the Dade County, Florida public schools. She Randy Cook (M.B.A.) is the administrator and recently received a master of science in elementary 1989 education degree from Nova Southeastern chief executive officer at Indian Path Medical Tammy L. Arnett has been promoted to recruit- University. She is married to Gary P. Galasso, who Center in Kingsport. ing director for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the has earned a degree in massage therapy from Tricia Crawford Clark (M.A., ’98) is the regional New York Metro office. Lindsy Hopkins in Miami. They have a daughter, coordinator of the Tennessee Human Rights Robin Ayers Reynolds (A.D.H.) is a dental Virginia Marietta Galasso. Commission in Kingsport. She is married to James hygienist with Dr. Mike Powers in Rockwood, Kimberly K. Hardin (B.S.N.) has been named H. Clark (B.S., ’85), who is a patrolman with the Tennessee. She is married to Tony Reynolds, and the 1999 TravCorps Traveler of the Year, for out- Kingsport Police Department. they are expecting their first child in December. standing work as a traveling health care profession- 29 Don R. Beedle works as a claim specialist with Cheryl L. DeWitt has joined Alltrista Zinc Poliakoff in Ft. Lauderdale. They have two boys, State Farm Insurance in Gray. He is married to Lisa Products in Greeneville as manager of marketing Dylan, age 8, and Tyler, age 6. Timbs-Beedle (B.B.A., ’89). services. She provides information and support for Ray Franklin is a document management solu- Lewis E. Cauble is employed as an exposure identifying zinc markets. In addition to her degree tions consultant for Reynolds & Reynolds in monitoring scientist at Research Triangle Institute, from ETSU, she holds a doctorate of jurisprudence Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is married to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. He lives in from the University of Tennessee. Jennifer Poteat Franklin (B.S., ’86). Carrboro, North Carolina. M. Shakir Ismail lives with his wife and three Clayton S. Greer has been promoted to senior Jeff Edwards works as a chemical operator for daughters in Malaysia, where he is a partner in a vice president and chief financial officer of Citizens Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport. His real estate development and construction compa- Bank Tri-Cities in Elizabethton. He and his wife, wife, Lori Ann, teaches English at Unicoi County ny. He is an associate with Penang Malay Rosemary, live in Johnson City. High School in Erwin. They have one daughter, Chamber of Commerce, Malaysia. Malcolm L. Perdue is the president and chief Laurel Brooke. Denise N. Murray is married to Charles G. executive officer of Stone Mountain Health Services David E. Maxwell is the administrator of Murray (B.S., ’76). The couple has a new baby, in St. Charles, Virginia. He and his wife, Buffy, live Shannondale Health Care and Assisted Living in Allison Anne, and they live in Johnson City. in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Knoxville. He is married to Diane Maxwell, a regis- Jeffrey C. Taylor is a partner in the law firm of tered nurse at Ft. Sanders Park West in Knoxville. 1986 Wimberly Lawson & Seale, PLLC, with offices in Dede M. Norungolo is the news editor of The Denise Y. Dixon is employed as the project Morristown, Knoxville, Cookeville, and Nashville. Erwin Record. She lives in Johnson City. manager for Chevron Products Company in He is the regional managing partner of the Nola L. Swartz lives in Knoxville with her two Atlanta. Previously, she worked for Fluor Daniel Morristown office. He is married to Ashley Taylor. children, where she teaches financial classes and GTI in Marietta. She is married and has one 1984 co-directs the food pantry at Cokesbury United daughter, Jillian Kellie Dixon. Methodist Church. She is preparing to be a finan- Lisa M. Fairchild is now the department chair for Debra L. Crane is self-employed as the owner of PC cial planner in the future. the finance department at Loyola College in Power! in Antioch, Tennessee. Lisa Timbs-Beedle has been promoted to execu- Maryland. Her husband, Allan C. Everhart, is a Gregory G. Dellinger is the senior vice president tive director at Remington House-Assisted Living professor at Georgetown University. They reside in of investments at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in Facility. Prior to accepting her new position, she Silver Spring, Maryland, and are expecting their Atlanta, where he ranked in the top 5 percent in was the marketing director at the facility. first child in October. the firm. He and his wife, Kristy, have two chil- 1988 Jennifer Poteat Franklin is the marketing coordi- dren, Greer, age 3, and McKinna, age 18 months. nator for Cape Fear Valley Health System in They are expecting another child this year. Carolyn Boling is a preschool resource teacher in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She is married to Ray Silvana A. Ingmire (B.S.N., M.A.T., ’87) lives with Bristol, Tennessee. She is married to Jim Boling and Franklin (B.S., ’85). her husband, Phillip Ingmire, and two children, in they have two children, Aaron, and Allison. James F. Guimond works as a pharmaceutical Monroe, Georgia. Renee L. Brown is a full-time homemaker and sales representative, Tri-Cities area, for Wyeth- Melanie Pafford-Failor (B.S.N.) works as a mother with two daughters, having had a career Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia. He and his research coordinator at the Surgical Clinic in for seven years in the fashion, design, and buying wife, Angelia, live in Kingsport. Nashville. She is also a holistic nurse practitioner at industry. She is planning a future career in teaching. Mary Hicks Montooth (A.S.) is a registered den- her own practice, Petals of Healing, in Nashville. Christopher D. Greene is a branch manager for tal hygienist with Dental Staffing Services, Inc. in Janet Stahl is employed as a professional prod- TMX AIN Plastics in Marietta, Georgia. He is mar- Lenoir City, Tennessee. She has two children, ucts representative for Roche Laboratories, in Nutly, ried to Kimberley Greene, and they live in Ashley, age 13, and Kurt, age 10. New Jersey. Kennesaw, Georgia. Keith H. Holt lives and works in Roanoke, Vickie L. Wallace (A.S.; B.S., ’92) works at Lt. Col. Robert L. McDonald (M.A.) has been Virginia, where he has been promoted to the rank Monarch/King Pharmaceuticals as a professional named part-time assistant dean at the Virginia of lieutenant and is the fire protection engineer for information specialist. She lives in Bristol, Tennessee. Military Institute. He also teaches in the depart- the City of Roanoke Fire-Emergency Medical ment of English and fine arts, and is director of Services Department. He is owner and president 1983 writing. He joined the faculty in 1992. of Instrumentation Specialist, Inc., a systems engi- Karen Fox Anthony is married and has two chil- Bilal A. Saleh (M.S., ’90) has been promoted to neering company. He is married, and has two chil- dren. The family lives in Pike Road, Alabama. principal staff engineer at Motorola in Lombard, dren, Tyler, and Erin. Scott Buckingham has been elected president of Illinois, working in the area of wireless communica- Janet E. Jones has been named chairwoman of the Johnson City Area Home Builders Association. tions networks. He is married and has four chil- the Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce for the He lives in Gray. dren. He is planning on pursuing a master’s year 2000. Ann M. Hawkins (A.S.; B.S., ’84) works as a degree in business administration this fall. Shane Murray was recently awarded the developmental aide for the New York State Office Marilyn G. Slinkman works as an e-commerce Purchasing Professional of the Year in of Mental Retardation and Developmental analyst at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Manufacturing by the National Association of Disabilities/Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities She and her husband Kevin Slinkman, live in Cary, Purchasing Managers, Charlotte, North Carolina, Service Office. She works in a residence with six North Carolina. chapter. He is the purchasing manager for Unicon developmentally disabled adults. Laura Beth Stubbs is director of membership Concrete, LLC, in Statesville, North Carolina. He Dr. Calvin F. Mercer retired after 33 years of and marketing for the Johnson City Country Club. and his wife, Terri, live in Charlotte. teaching at ETSU. He restored the farmhouse his She is a certified life and health insurance agent, Michael Noe was promoted to principal with parents had owned in Ellicottville, New York, and annuity agent, and a consultant with Mary Kay American Management Systems in Columbus, now raises beef cattle. Cosmetics. Ohio, in December of 1999. He is currently man- Alice Nelms lives in Ashburn, Virginia, and wel- Julia L. Swanner-Shoun works as an auditor in aging web development projects for a company comed a new baby, Katherine Alice, this year. program accountability review for the Resource client, the Ohio Department of Human Services. Jeff Reynolds has joined the public relations staff Development and Support Division of the Tennessee He and his wife, Susan, live in Granville, Ohio. at Kennesaw State University in Atlanta. Department of Finance and Administration, based 1985 Amy C. Truxton is a fourth-grade teacher with in Johnson City. She is married to William H. the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System. Shoun, Jr., and they live in Elizabethton. James E. Bates (M.A.C.) works as an associate She became the mother of triplets, two boys and a Margaret E. Vorous (M.Ed.) is employed as a professor of accounting at Mountain Empire girl, this year. librarian and media specialist in the Morgan Community College in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. County, West Virginia, School System. She was ini- He and his wife, Martha, live in Kingsport. 1982 tiated into the Inwood/Bunker Hill Lions Club May James H. Clark is a patrolman with the Jack L. Chudina is a retail sales manager and 2, 2000, and honored in the international Who’s Kingsport Police Department. He is married to Who in Professional Management for the year 2000. rental property owner who lives with his wife,Tina, Tricia Crawford Clark (B.S., ’93; M.A., ’98), who is and new baby girl, Allison, in Greeneville, 1987 the regional coordinator for the Tennessee Human Tennessee. Rights Commission. David P. Crabtree lives and works in James D. Cline II lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in Timothy S. Damico is employed as a rescue Chattanooga, where he works as a baler operator, Kingsport, where he is the owner/agent of the Jim pilot for an air ambulance service in Hattiesburg, a caretaker, and nursing home missionary. Cline Agency, representing Farmers Insurance Mississippi. Russell E. Lewis has been named executive direc- Group of Companies. He is currently a premier Gary A. Drake is the regional manager of Florida tor of the University Physicians Practice Group in agent for Farmers. Sankyo Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company. His Johnson City. He has served as associate adminis- wife, Jennifer, is a senior partner with Beck and trator of finance for the group since 1989, and is a ETSU TODAY certified public accountant, licensed in Tennessee 30 and Florida. Keith A. Lyons has been promoted to the posi- Creative Services in Johnson City. She is responsi- of the Pinellas County, Florida, Office of Human tion of regional claim service director for The ble for researching and coordinating all media Rights. He is a member of the National Board of Hartford Financial Services Group in Indianapolis. plans for the agency’s clients. Directors of the NAACP, and is chairman of He is married to Dianne B. Lyons (B.B.A., ’84), and Maxine D. Hernandez-Smith is the associate Floridians Representing Equity and Equality, a they have a daughter, Alyssa Grace. director of Downtown Development Authority/ statewide coalition of organizations working to pre- Main Street Brunswick, Georgia. She has been serve affirmative action in Florida. 1981 selected to join the International Festivals and 1971 Renee Davis Bernard teaches at Mooresburg Events Association President’s Council. She and Elementary School in Rogersville. She is married to her husband, Billy, reside on St. Simons Island. Esther Ruth H. Gaines has been selected as Greg F. Bernard (B.S., ’93) and they are the parents Joe Johns has been named vice president of Teacher of the Year for the Unicoi County, of a new baby, John Gregory Bernard. human resources for Harris-Tarkett of Johnson City. Tennessee School System at the high school level. Haley E. Jones lives with his wife, Brenda, in Johns has been with Harris-Tarkett since 1987. She has taught English and journalism at Unicoi Canton, Georgia. 1977 County High School for 29 years. Mary G. Manes (M.S., ’96) recently joined SLA Laura K. Overbay is a teacher with the City of Technologies in Acworth, Georgia, as the security Steve Hawkins is the news director for WCYB- Kingsport Board of Education. She is married to O. practice director. The company provides perfor- TV. This year, he replaced long-time news anchor Brown Overbay, who works for the Sullivan County mance and security management services to the Merrill Moore in the 6 p.m. time slot after Moore Department of Education. They have two children, application service provider market. retired. Hawkins began with the station as a col- Mark and Kathy. Bill Martin serves as the store general manager lege student. He and his wife, Tracey, and daugh- of the Sears Roebuck and Company in Morristown, ter, Jenn, age 14, live in Bristol. 1970 Tennessee. He is married to Carri Martin (B.S., ’99) Frank L. Schaff lives and works in Elizabethton Albert H. Giles III has been elected to the Greene and they have two children, Sarah, age 13, and where he is chairman of MAPES Corporation. He County (Tennessee) Partnership’s board of directors Stephen, age. 9. is married to Merry Moss Schaff. as the Partnership’s 2000 chairman. He is presi- Michael R. Snapp of Johnson City has joined the dent of Alltrista Zinc Products. Bristol, Tennessee, office of Merrill Lynch as a finan- Former ETSU assistant Carroll L. Huffine, Jr. (M.B.A., ’75) is the pro- cial consultant. He will serve clients in Tennessee, gram manager for compensation and benefits for North Carolina, and Virginia. coach and current Walters State Senators head bas- the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville. He 1980 ketball coach Bill Carlyle lives in Maryville, Tennessee. Edward S. Thompson works as a service repre- (M.A., '68) has been Susan Matney Jones Barlow works for Powell sentative for MAACO Enterprises in King of Prussia, Construction Company in Johnson City. She is inducted into the Tennessee Pennsylvania. Previously, he worked as a paralegal married to Darrell S. Barlow, who is a sergeant with Junior and Community for five years. He is married to Donna M. the City of Bristol, Virginia, Fire Department. College Athletic Thompson, a legal secretary for Marshall, Denchey, Roger A. Booker (M.A., ’81) has been appointed Association's Hall of Werner & Goggin. as senior vice president of business development at Fame in honor of his Video Network Communications, Inc., in achievements as a coach, 1969 Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He creates and as well as the Cumberland Dr. Charles T. Muse (M.B.A) was awarded the enhances strategic business relationships. The (Ky.) College Hall of Fame for his excellence as a Legion of Merit this year, the highest honor award- company is a provider of enterprise video network- record-breaking basketball player. ed to a Marine Corps Reserve Officer during peace- ing technology. He has an additional master’s time. The medal was presented at a retirement degree in cross-cultural communications from the ceremony, honoring his 31 years of service. The Muriel K. Zager is a self-employed author and Denver Seminary. award lauds his performance while serving as the journalist whose novels include “Bystander,” “The Dr. Cynthia Suarez (Ed.D.) has been named assistant chief of staff, Recruiting Support, Marine Faithful,” and her recently released “Death of a chairman of the education department at Wofford Corps Recruiting Command, Quantico, Virginia, from Pilgrim.” She has a regular column in the Bristol College, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. January 1994 through March 2000. He is currently Herald Courier. She is married to attorney Victor Joseph A. Ward is the plant manager for State vice president for academic affairs at Florence- Zager. Line Sand, Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia. Darlington Technical College in South Carolina. 1979 1976 Jerry F. Shuttle (M.A., ’74) began work this year as a reference librarian at Sherrod Library on the Tony Steven Hardin works as the head basketball Charles G. Murray has been appointed as a ETSU campus. Previously, he completed a master coach at Elizabethton High School. He has been partner with J.C. Bradford Company brokerage of science degree in information science at the named local coach of the year several times, and firm in Johnson City. He and his wife, Denise N. University of Tennessee, and was an assistant pro- once from the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Murray (B.S., ’86), and their new daughter Allison fessor of management at the University of Association (TACA). He currently serves on the Anne, live in Johnson City. Montana at Billings. He is married to Cathy Olson. TACA selection board. He also teaches marketing 1975 and economics. 1966 Johnathan DeWayne Morrow is the vice presi- Ron Street has received the Life Saving Award Hayden E. Reiter (M.A., ’70) works as the assis- dent of First Citizens Bank in Cleveland, Tennessee. for his quick response to a businessman who was tant superintendent for therapeutic services at His wife, Debbie, is the production manager of an choking during a meeting of the International Greene Valley Developmental Center in advertising agency in Chattanooga. Association of Chiefs of Police in Charlotte last Greeneville, Tennessee. He has a master’s degree Kenneth R. Roberts has joined First Community October. He performed the Heimlich maneuver, from the University of Michigan, as well as ETSU, Bank in Rogersville as vice president and senior and successfully dislodged food caught in the man’s and has continued advanced studies at Johns lending officer. He previously worked as a state throat. Street is the police chief of Johnson City. Hopkins University. Daughter Alison graduated this banking examiner with the Tennessee Department 1974 year with a degree in social work from the of Financial Institutions, and as an examiner with University of Maryland. Daughter Michelle is grad- the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Tamara M. Baxter (M.A., ’84) is an associate uating this year from Virginia Polytechnic Institute 1978 English professor at Northeast State Technical with a degree in independent studies and forestry. Community College in Blountville. She is the Bill Slough (M.A., ’71) lives in Taylors, South Frankie D. Green has been employed as a spe- author of more than 20 short stories. This year she Carolina. Granddaughter Amythst Desilets was cial education teacher in Lewisville, Texas, since was named a finalist for the 2000 O. Henry Fiction born on November 27, 1999, at Georgetown 1985. She is married to Terry Green, (B.S., ’78) Prize in short story writing for the entry University Hospital in Washington, D.C. and they have three children, Terry, age 19, “Dustbusters.” She has twice placed second for Rebekah, age 16, and John, age 13. the Sherwood Anderson Award in fiction. 1962 Terry Green is the owner and president of 1972 Joanne J. Sutphin has been chosen as Beanco, Inc. dba Schlotzsky’s Deli in Lewisville, Conservation Educator for 2000 by the Unicoi County Texas. He received his master’s degree in business Carl N. O’Dell works as the controller and chief Soil Conserv-ation District. She has been a science administration from Amber University in Garland, financial officer of Elizabethton Newspapers, Inc. teacher at Unicoi County Middle School, and has Texas, in 1993. He is married to Frankie Green He is married to Gerrylean O’Dell, and they live in taught for 37 years. She and her husband, Carl, (B.S., ’78), and they have three children. Bristol, Tennessee. have two children, Renee and Alan, and two Teresa A. Harless (M.B.A.) has been promoted to Leon W. Russell is employed as the human grandchildren. director of media with Target Marketing and rights and equal employment opportunity officer 31 1961 1948 Jason F. McWhorter to Hollis Benedict (B.B.A., Rebecca A. Burnette is retired and living in Charles L. Johnson is a retired news reporter ’98) on October 2, 1999, at Holy Name of Jesus Pembroke Pines, Florida. with the Erwin Record. He still resides in Erwin. Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The couple lives in Little River, South Carolina. 1960 1940 Elaina S. Palmieri to Michael Dwayne Shorter (B.B.A., ’98) on June 10, 2000, in Johnson City. G. Helen Bowman (M.A., ’78) is a teacher with Geneva G. Mashburn lives in Erwin, Tennessee. Michael D. Shorter to Elaina Suzanne Palmieri the Johnson City schools. She is married to James Marriages (B.B.A., ’98) on June 10, 2000, in Johnson City. D. Bowman, vice president of business and finance Stephanie N. VanBuren to Alex S. VanBuren on at ETSU. They have two children, Bradley Alan and 1999 May 31, 1997. They live with their son, Alex, in Philip James. Marion, Virginia. Charles E. Shockley has retired after 39 years Benjamen Adams to Kasey Crewey (B.A., ’99) in with State Farm Insurance as section manager for December of 1998. The couple lives in Chilhowie, 1997 the State of Virginia. He and his wife, Sandra I. Virginia. Shockley, live in Wytheville, Virginia. Jessica Leigh Bentley to Lindsey Edward Fischer Dara R. Bushman to Mike Fredenburg (B.A., ’96) on February 12, 2000, in Hiltons, Virginia. She is on May 23, 1998. The couple lives in Weston, 1959 employed as a feature writer at the Kingsport Florida. Times-News. He is a licensed funeral director and Matthew Alan Connell to Laura Connell on Sara Lynn Treadway Webb lives in Jacksonville, embalmer at Gate City Funeral Homes. September 25, 1999, in Johnson City. The couple Florida. Her husband, Jesse H. Webb, Jr., passed Kasey Crewey to Benjamen Adams (B.A.,‘99) in lives in Cleveland, Tennessee. away on March 20, 2000. December of 1998. The couple lives in Chilhowie, James C. Hamilton III to Mary Hess (B.A., ’96) 1958 Virginia. on August 29, 1998. The couple lives in Gray. John M. Fleenor to Martha L. Jordan on March Lydia M. Martin (B.S.E.) to Kevin Martin (B.F.A., Beverlee R. Herd is secretary of the Board of 11, 2000, in Bristol. The couple lives in Memphis, ’97) in September of 1998. The couple lives in Trustees of the Texas Medical Association where he is employed with ACS, a Government Johnson City. Foundation. The foundation is the philanthropic Solutions Group. She is attending Memphis University. Kevin L. Martin to Lydia M. Martin (B.S.E., ’97) arm of the Texas Medical Association. She worked April D. Freeman to Scottie Dykes on July 1, in September of 1998. The couple lives in Johnson as an obstetrical-gynecological nurse at Methodist 2000, in Jonesborough. City. Hospital, and was an instructor at the ETSU School Rachel N. Holt (B.S.N.) to Blake Taylor on June Sarah E. Webb to David Lynn Hackney on June of Nursing and the Methodist Hospital School of 24, 2000. The couple lives in Moscow, Idaho. 3, 2000, in Johnson City Nursing. She is married to Dr. James F. Herd, a Fort Christin Carrier Horne to Jeffery A. Mustard 1996 Worth, Texas, gynecologist. (B.A., '99) on April 29, 2000, in Abingdon. The 1955 couple lives in Bristol, Virginia. Mike Fredenburg to Dara R. Bushman (B.S., ’97) Jeffery A. Mustard to Christin Carrier Horne on May 23, 1998. The couple lives in Weston, Wilma Lee Cox Boy has retired from the Wise (B.S., '99) on April 29, 2000, in Abingdon, Florida. County, Virginia, School System, and has moved Virginia. She is employed as an administrative Stephanie Gillespie to Chris N. Strode (B.A., ’94) back to Bluff City, Tennessee. assistant at King College in Bristol, Tennessee. He on August 7, 1999, in Kingsport. Both are pursu- is an agent for Virginia Farm Bureau. 1953 ing master’s degrees at ETSU. Marcus B. Neas to Tonya M. Odom on May 13, Melanie A. Griffin to Matthew Ryan Barber on 2000, in Greeneville. Otis B. Overbay (M.A., ’69) has served 37 years March 4, 2000, in Knoxville. She is an interior Roy J. Rice (M.B.A.) to Crystal Renee Potter at in public education, most recently with the Sullivan designer and sales representative at Carpet One. Pakala Beach, Kauai, Hawaii, this year. He is an County Department of Education in Blountville. He He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University, engineer at TRW in Rogersville. She is a mathe- and his wife, Laura Kay Overbay, have two chil- Marietta, Georgia, and will attend the University of matics lecturer at the University of Tennessee. dren, Mark Albert, and Kathy Ruth. Georgia Veterinary College this year. Whitney Robertson (A.A.S.) to Wesley Eric Mary Hess to James C. Hamilton III (B.S., ’97) on 1952 DeBord on June 5, 1999. The couple lives in August 29, 1998. The couples lives in Gray. Blountville. Rebecca McCroskey to Mark A. Huckaby (B.E.H., Dr. Herbert H. Howard (M.A., ’55) has been Gina Rae Smith (B.S.N.) to Christopher Allen ’94) on September 11, 1999, in Knoxville. She is a awarded the Broadcast Education Association’s McNeer on June 10, 2000, in Knoxville. senior public relations specialist for the Distinguished Education Service Award for 2000 at Gina M. Spence (B.S.N.) to Gregory J. Guffey Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. He is a the association’s annual convention in Las Vegas. (B.F.A., '86) on January 8, 2000, in Gatlinburg, health and safety director for Carlex Glass Co. He earned his Ph.D. from Ohio University in 1973, Tennessee. They both work in Bristol and live in Tracy D. Strange to Donald Lee Stanley on and served 40 years on the faculty of the University Bluff City. August 14, 1999, in Kingsport. She is pursuing a of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was a professor of Lori Ann Tipton to Jason Alexander Colinger on master’s degree in Christian counseling at broadcast and communications, and was also asso- June 3, 2000, in Unicoi. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a ciate dean for graduate studies and research. He Sarah A. Torbett (B.S.E.) to Patrick Wayne graduate of The Insurance Institute of America, retired in 1999, and continues a limited teaching Muncey on December 4, 1999, in Johnson City. Pennsylvania, and is president of East Coast Claims schedule as professor emeritus. He is married to She is employed as a teacher and he is an athletic in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alpha D. Howard (B.S., ’49). trainer in Asheville, North Carolina. 1995 1950 1998 Katinea Beth Fields to John David Bowman on Dr. Frank H. Anderson is this year’s 19th Shane P. Beaver to Jessica Fielding (B.S., ’98) on June 17, 2000, in Piney Flats. inductee into the Johnson City/Jonesborough/ October 23, 1999. The couple lives in Jackson, Mary Leeanne Garrity (M.Ed., ’98) to Maverick Washington County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Tennessee. Shawn Francis on February 12, 2000, in Kingsport. Fame during the 85th annual membership dinner. Hollis Benedict to Jason F. McWhorter (B.B.A., She is a teacher at Children First Development He received the award for his long-time service as a ’98) on October 2, 1999, in Harrisburg, Center in Johnson City. dentist, naval officer, and community leader. His Pennsylvania. She is an assistant golf pro, and he decorations include the Legion of Merit and Navy is a financial assistant in Little River, South Carolina. 1994 Meritorious Service Medal. Allison L. Carter to Aaron J. Brooks on March Amy S. Crumley to Kevin Lee Collette on July Mary W. McCall is retired from teaching and 25, 2000, in Greeneville. She is a second grade 22, 2000, in Gray, Tennessee. pastoring in Florida. She is now the librarian for the teacher at Highland Year-Round School in the Mark A. Huckaby to Rebecca McCroskey (B.A., Northwest Church of God in Knoxville, Tennessee. Greeneville City School System. He is employed as ’96) on September 11, 1999, in Knoxville. Dr.Truett H. Pierce has been in active medical a commercial loan officer at First Tennessee Bank. David C. Hutchens to Tammy Nye on August practice in Hancock County, Tennessee for 46 Nikki Lynn Cole to James Scott Steet on 28, 1999, in Knoxville. She is a certified personal years. For 28 years, he was the only doctor in the November 20, 1999, aboard the MV Grand trainer. He is an industrial sales specialist for county. Over the span of his career, he has deliv- Princess in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Leviton Manufacturing Co. ered 2, 228 babies, and been a hospital administra- Cuba. The couple lives in Morristown. Keith John Mijeski to Andrea Elaine Fair on May tor for 42 years. He has received many honors, Jessica Fielding to Shane P. Beaver (B.S., ’98) on 19, 2000, in Johnson City. including the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the October 23, 1999. The couple lives in Jackson, Chris N. Strode to Stephanie E. Gillespie (B.S., highest award given by Carson- Newman College. Tennessee, where she is a social worker and he is a ’96) on August 7, 1999, in Kingsport. Both are He resides in Sneedville, Tennessee. police officer. pursuing master’s degrees at ETSU. 32 ETSU TODAY Join the Tradition

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Plus $9.00 shipping and handling and applicable state and local taxes. Engraved Name or initials up to 18 letters/spaces, - $5.00 additional charge for second line up to 12 letters/spaces 1993 To Denise Y. Dixon (B.S., ’86) and her husband, School System. May 10, 2000, from injuries Tricia Crawford (M.A., ’98) to James H. Clark daughter Jillian Kellie Dixon, born 12-5-99. The received in an automobile accident in Johnson City. family lives in Georgia. (B.S., ’85) on April 22, 2000. The couple lives in 1980 Kingsport. To Nickie A. Dunker (B.B.A., ’93; M.A.C., ’98) Rebecca Leah Grindstaff to James E. Daily on and her husband, Eric M. Dunker, daughter Beverly G. Fann was a Washington County October 30, 1999, in St. John, U.S.Virgin Islands. Amanda Marie Dunker, born 5-2-00. The Dunkers native, and was employed by the Washington She is employed by HCR Manor Care. He is a grad- have another daughter, Jessica Ellen, and they live County School System as a social worker. She was uate of Knoxville State Area Vocational Technical in Johnson City. the former president of the Tennessee Association School, and is employed by KT Associates Engineering. To Jeff Edwards (B.B.A.’89) and his wife Lori Ann of Social Workers. June 25, 2000, at Johnson City Brandy L. Venable to Tracy Allen Holt on Edwards, daughter Laurel Brooke, born Medical Center following a lengthy illness. 1-9-00. The family lives in Johnson City. December 3, 1999, in Jonesborough. She is an 1979 occupational health specialist. He is employed as a To Renee Galasso (B.S., ’92) and her husband, Gary P. Galasso, daughter Virginia Marietta Galasso, respiratory therapist in the cardiac cath lab of Ann Caldwell was a buyer and former accoun- born 7-28-99. The family lives in Miami. Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. The couple lives in tant for Bosch Braking Systems, Inc., with more To Tammy Hawkins Hardee (B.S., ’97) and her Rogersville. than 20 years of service. She was a lifelong resi- husband, Robert M. Hardee, daughter Olivia Grace, dent of Johnson City. April 10, 2000, at her resi- 1991 born 7-10-00. The couple has another daughter, dence in Johnson City. Briana Marie. They live in Bristol, Tennessee. Candace D. Belcher to Stanley K. Hodges (A.S., To Julie Wilborn Johnson (B.S., ’93) and her hus- 1978 ’85; B.S., ’90) on February 5, 2000, in Kingsport. band, Kelly G. Johnson, son Bryce Johnson. The They live in the Tri-Cities area. family lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Rev. R. Dale Jarrett (M.Ed.,’84) was a native Sonja Cox (B.S.N.) to Robby Crowe on of Carter County and a Navy veteran. He was a November 29, 1997. They have a new son, former coach and teacher with the Washington Gunnar Paul Crowe, and they live in Gray. Hollins University (Va.) County School System, having worked at Boones Emily Day to Dwight C. Whynot on August 11, has appointed Siclinda Creek Middle School and Daniel Boone High 1999. The couple lives in Johnson City. Canty-Elliott (M.B.A., School. He was pastor of Fairview United 1990 '84) as the new dean Methodist Church in Jonesborough. He was mar- of students. She was ried to Sharon Jarrett (A.S.N., ’79; B.S., ’79). Donna I. Richardson to Joe Taylor on May 8, previously dean of stu- August 5, 2000, at Johnson City Medical Center 1999. The couple lives in Brentwood, Tennessee. dent services at Grinnell following a lengthy illness. 1985 College in Iowa. 1977 James H. Clark to Tricia Crawford (B.S., ’93; Joseph H. Burge Jr. lived in the Tidewater region M.A., ’98) on April 22, 2000. The couple lives in To B. Kelley Klepper (B.S., ’91; M.A., ’95) and his of Virginia for most of his life. He obtained his Kingsport. wife, Michele M. Klepper (B.B.A., ’93), son master’s degree in 1992 at Florida State University, Stanley K. Hodges (A.S.; B.S., ’90) to Candace D. Matthew Alexander, born 2-6-00. The family lives in addition to his bachelor’s degree from ETSU. He Belcher (B.S., ’91) on February 5, 2000, in in Georgetown, Kentucky. worked in the purchasing department at Newport Kingsport. The couple lives in the Tri-Cities area. To Charles G. Murray (B.S., ’76) and his wife, News Shipbuilding for 16 years. He was married Denise N. Murray (B.S.,’86), daughter Allison Anne to Melita Feathers Burge (B.S., ’78). May 13, 1981 Murray, born 2-18-00. The family lives in Johnson 2000, at his home in Poquoson, Virginia. city. Timothy L. Harris to Tina Bentley on December To Alice Nelms (B.B.A., ’83) and her husband, 1975 11, 1999, in Bristol, Tennessee. daughter Katherine Alice, born 5-6-00. The family Jim Sammons was a native and lifelong resident 1980 lives in Ashburn, Virginia. of Carter County and taught school for 15 years at To Karen F. Payne (B.B.A., ’87) and her husband, Unaka High School and Hunter Elementary School. Susan Matney Jones to Darrell Stephen Barlow L. Scott Payne, son Lafayette Stone Payne, born 6- on November 12, 1999. The couple lives in Bristol, July 29, 2000, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital follow- 9-00. They also have a daughter, Morgan A. ing a brief illness. Virginia. Payne. The family lives in Tazewell, Tennessee. 1978 To Renee Buckles Roberts (M.Ed., '94) and her 1971 husband, Anthony A. Roberts (B.S., '94; M.S., '97) Lynn Richardson to Dean L. Bachelder, Jr. on son Thomas Anthony, born 2-25-00. The family Trox Douglas Jones was a native of Johnson City, May 19, 2000. The couple lives in Elizabethton. lives in Abingdon. where he had lived most of his life. He was retired To Mitzi A. Stiltner (B.S., '93; M.A.T., '98) and from Accurate Machine Products Co., where he 1974 her husband, Thomas G. Stiltner (B.S., '89; M.B.A., worked as an accountant. He was a Navy veteran '96), son Garrett Cole Stiltner, born 6-19-00. She is and received military honors at his burial in the Teresa Nave to Hugh Clement on December 26, Mountain Home National Cemetery. April 22, 1998. They live and work in Morristown, Tennessee. a part-time instruction in the ETSU Department of English. He is in pharmaceutical sales with TAP 2000, at his residence in Johnson City. Births Pharmaceuticals. The family lives in Bluff City. Robert C. “Chad” Newton had been a practic- To Amy C. Truxton (B.A., ’83), triplets Erica, ing attorney in Bristol, Virginia, having graduated To Cindy Lowe Amburgey (B.B.A., ’91) and her Brian, and John, born 2-6-00. The family lives in from the University of Tennessee Law School in husband Jeff L. Amburgey (B.S., ’98), daughter Nashville. Knoxville in 1975. He was a member of Phi Alpha Kailee Caroline, born 4-5-00. The family lives in To Kristin Crutcher Umberger (B.S.N., ’93) and Delta law fraternity, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers, Johnson City. her husband, Lee Umberger (B.S., ’92), twin boys the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense To Tisha Hogsten Brown and her husband, Brock and Jack, born 10-30-99. The family lives in Lawyers, and the Bristol, Tennessee, Bar David Brown, daughter Emma, born 1-16-00. The Knoxville. Association. July 18, 2000, at his home in Bristol. family lives in Ringgold, Georgia. To Stephanie N. VanBuren (B.S.N., ’98) and her 1968 To Renee Davis Bernard (B.S., ’81; M.Ed., ’98) husband, Alex S. VanBuren, son Alex S. VanBuren II, and her husband, Gregory F. Bernard born 4-24-00. The family lives in Marion, Virginia. Carolyn Terry Stevens was a lifelong resident of (B.S., ’93), son John Gregory, born 12-31-99. The To Steven K. White (B.A., ’98) and his wife, Bristol and a former teacher in the Bristol, Virginia, family lives in Rogersville. Karyn, son Jacob Alexander White, born 7-18-00. School System. She was a former realtor, as well as To Rebecca Little Brown (B.S., ’97) and her hus- The family lives in Shelbyville, Kentucky. the owner and president of Terry’s Inc. potato chip band, Sean Maclay Brown, daughter Samarah Grace company. The company was started by her father Brown, born 5-10-00. The family lives in Gray. In Memoriam in 1932, but ceased operation in June of this year. To Jack L. Chudina (B.S., ’82) and his wife, Tina, 1996 January 31, 2000. daughter Allison Grace, born this year. The family lives in Greeneville, Tennessee. Mary K. Julian was an Avery County, North 1967 To Sonja Cox Crowe (B.S.N., ’91) and her hus- Carolina, native and had lived in Carter County all band, Robby Crowe, son Gunnar Paul Crowe, born her life. She was employed by Merrill-Lynch and Gertrude B. Ripley (M.A., ’75) taught at Church 1-15-00. The family lives in Gray. was a former employee of the Carter County Hill Elementary School from 1963 to 1989, and was a member of Ross Camp Ground United Methodist Church, the National Education Association, the ETSU National Alumni Association, 34 ETSU TODAY and the Hawkins County Retired Teachers Association. Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. He 1952 She was active in the Hawkins County Democratic was a scholarship basketball player at ETSU until he Norman Dugger was a retired teacher, having Party, and served as an election official and a was injured and began taking up the game of golf. taught for 37 years in the Johnson County School precinct chair. Her three children also graduated He won seven Ridgefield Invitationals, 10 Steele System. He was a former principal of Dry Run from ETSU, including son, Dana C. Ripley (B.S., Creek Opens, eight Glenrochie Invitationals and Elementary School. He served as a director of the ’72; M.E.H., ’76), and daughters Dr. Margaret three Tennessee State Senior Amateur titles. He Johnson County USDA Farm Services and the Farm Ripley Wolfe (B.S., ’67; M.A., ’69) and Pamela D. was active in many civic organizations, and stayed Bureau of Johnson County. April 8, 2000, at Ripley (B.S., ’75). May 5, 2000, at the Ripley Farm, involved with the golf programs at ETSU. In 1996, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. Church Hill, Tennessee, following a brief illness he was elected to the Northeast Tennessee Hall of resulting from a brain tumor. Fame. March 30, 2000, of a heart attack at his 1951 home in Bristol, Tennessee. 1966 Edith W. Morgan was a native of Avery County, Margaret Ruth Meredith Aldridge (B.S., ’66) was North Carolina, and a retired high school business a Carter County native who taught for a number of Larry D. Carroll (B.S.,’66) was employed as a teacher with the Carter County School System. years at Happy Valley High School, Unaka High graphic artist by ETSU. As a high school student, She was a member of the Carter County Retired School, and Hampton High School. She lived in he created cartoons, advertisements, and commer- Teachers Association and the First FWB Church of North Carolina and California, and spent the last cials that were used by local media. He received Roan Mountain. June 19, 2000, at her residence three years in Mableton, Georgia. June 12, 2000, several awards for layout and design while at ETSU. in Roan Mountain, after a brief illness. at her residence in Georgia. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran, and received Kathleen Robinson Smith was a Carter County several medals, including the National Defense 1950 native and a retired teacher, serving 42 years at Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He Fish Springs and Little Milligan Elementary schools William B. Ensor (M.A., ’69) was an educator was a lifelong Johnson City resident and was a and administrator for the Washington County member of the Johnson City Swim Association, School System, having retired in 1983 after 30 Science Hill Band Boosters, and the Eastman Model WCYB-TV, years of service. He was a Mitchell County, North Airplane Club. May 19, 2000, at his residence fol- Bristol, has named Carolina, native who lived in Erwin for 38 years. lowing a lengthy illness. 24-year news He then moved to Greeneville, Tennessee, where Malinda “Lennie” Boy Keefauver was a Sullivan veteran and news he lived for 18 years. July 12, 2000, at his home in County native. She was a teacher in the director Steve Greeneville, following a lengthy illness. Washington County School System, and a home- Hawkins (B.S., Rev. Joseph H. McCall was retired from teaching maker. She taught Sunday School Class at Boones '77), left, to replace and pastoring in Florida. He was married to Mary Creek Christian Church, and was active in the long-time news anchor Merrill Moore recog- E. White McCall (B.S., ’50) of Knoxville. March 29, Ladies Home Demonstration Club. December 31, nized as an Honorary Alumnus in 1996. Moore 1973. 1999, at Johnson City Medical Center. retired in August, after 38 years in broadcasting. Marcella Ellis Perry served as a teacher, counselor, 1965 and principal in the Elizabethton City School System for 44 years, retiring as principal of West Side School. Pamela T. Norkas was a resident of Tampa, in Carter County. She was a member of Union She was a member of the Elizabethton Teachers Florida, for 32 years, formerly living in Knoxville, Baptist Church in Hampton. June 27, 2000, at Association and active in many civic activities. She Tennessee. March 16, 2000, following a lengthy Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness. was a lifelong Carter County resident. April 26, battle with cancer. 2000, at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton, fol- 1955 lowing a lengthy illness. 1964 Virginia M. Archer (M.A., ’57) was a Unicoi 1946 Helen Pauline Brummett retired in 1980 as a County native and had lived in Kingsport most of teacher with more than 17 years of service in the her life. She was a retired English teacher, having Edna A. Julian was a retired schoolteacher from Sullivan County School System. She was a Carter taught at Sullivan High School and Sullivan South Avoca Elementary School. She was a member of County native. April 13, 2000, at Holston Valley High School. June 30, 2000, at Holston Valley Magill Memorial Presbyterian Church, and was Medical Center after a brief illness. Medical Center. active in numerous civic groups and clubs. July 28, Dan E. Brookshear was the chief financial officer 2000, at Johnson City Medical Center following a 1960 and vice president of fiscal services for Johnson brief illness. City Medical Center, before retiring in 1998 after Brig. Gen. Dennis V. Crumley retired as brigadier 23 years of service. He was a former partner with 1936 general from the Army following 32 years of ser- Hull, Carriger and Winn, CPA. He was named Thomas Ketron Cochran began teaching in vice. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and Tennessee's Most Outstanding CPA in Business and received numerous awards, including the Legion of 1939 in the Tennessee public schools. He also Industry in 1997. He was a Monroe County taught in the Cleveland Heights (Ohio) School Merit and the Bronze Star Medal. At ETSU, he was native, and a Navy veteran. August 23, 2000, at in the ROTC and played on the basketball team. System, and retired in 1973. In addition, he his residence in Jonesborough, as a result of ALS worked for the Cleveland Heights Public Library. He also earned his master’s degree from the (Lou Gehrig's Disease). University of Alabama. June 7, 2000, in Fayetteville, He worked as an inspector at Willow Run Bomber Georgia. 1954 Plant, Ypsilanti, Michigan, from 1942 to 1944, and Virginia Patton Gregory was a retired teacher, also at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, from 1944 to 1947. having taught in the Washington County, Virginia, Charles E. Francisco (M.A.) was retired from the July 6, 2000, at Bethesda North Hospital in and Sullivan County school systems. She was a Sullivan County School System after 40 years of Cincinnati. service. He retired while teaching math at Lynn Spencer, North Carolina, native, but had lived in Faculty/Staff the Bristol, Virginia, area since 1913. July 27, 2000, View High School. He was active in scouting for in Memoriam at Johnson City Medical Center. 37 years and was awarded the Silver Beaver award, Mary Nelle Bright Shanks retired as a teacher which is the highest award in the scouting council. Larry D. Carroll (B.S.,’66) was employed as a from Cedar Grove Elementary School in Sullivan He was a U.S. Navy veteran. April 1, 2000, at graphic artist by ETSU. See complete listing in County, after 32 years of service. She was a Indian Path Medical Center. memoriam under the class of 1966. Greene county native and had lived in Kingsport Iantha L. “Bugs” Nidiffer was a lifelong resident Frank W. Isenberg was a Grainger County native most of her life. July 25, 2000, at Asbury Center at of Carter County and retired from the State of and had lived in Johnson City since 1937. He was a Baysmont, Kingsport. Tennessee as director of the Girls’ Group Home of graduate of Bridgewater (Virginia) College. He Elizabethton. She was a member of the First was an instructor in the chemistry department at 1959 Baptist Church of Elizabethton. June 23, 2000, at East Tennessee State College from 1946 through Johnson City Medical Center. 1949. He retired from teaching in the Johnson City C.T. Holmes, Jr., was retired from Sears in Gray, 1953 School System in 1972. He also taught in the Tennessee. He was a Korean War Navy Washington County School System. April 10, 2000, veteran and a native of Glade Springs, Virginia. Ruby Brown Boyer retired from the Johnson City at Holston Valley Medical Center. April 13, 2000, at Baptist Hospital in School System after 35 years of teaching. She also Pensacola, Florida. worked as deputy register of deeds in Washington 1957 County from 1930 to 1938, and with the American Red Cross during World War II. She was Jay D. Baumgardner Jr. was one of the Tri-City a lifelong Washington County resident. May 22, area’s top amateur golfers. With 91 tournament 2000, at Johnson City Medical Center. victories, he was the all-time winningest golfer in 35 Join with friends and family for OPERATION: BUC PRIDE Homecoming 2000!

Your MISSION . . . should you choose 8 p.m. Halloween Bash. Music concert in Noon - 3 p.m. Canned Food Castle in the to accept it is to make plans for the Ballroom, Culp Center. Sponsored by the Pedestrian Mall (rain location - Culp Center Homecoming. To be successful, you Homecoming Committee. For more infor- Ballroom). All collected cans are donated to the must contact an old friend whom you mation, call University Productions at 423- Second Harvest Food Bank. Sponsored by the wish to see, find that faculty member 423-439-6828. Homecoming Committee. For more informa- that influenced your life and tion, call Volunteer ETSU at 423-439-4254. organize your plan TODAY! 7 p.m. Fall Concert featuring ETSU's You must do these things to Wind Ensemble, sponsored by Department complete this mission. of Music at the D.P. Culp Auditorium. Sunday, October 29 Free to the public, donations will be 1 p.m. Buccaneer 5k Road Race, accepted. Reception will follow. For more open to students, faculty/staff, and information, call the Music Department at community. Sponsored by Campus 423-439-4276. Recreation, Department of Family 8:30 p.m. 4th Annual Def Comedy Jam, Medicine, and the Homecoming Culp Center Auditorium. Sponsored by Committee. For more information, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Black call 423-439-4266. Affairs Association. For more information, 1 - 5 p.m. Banner Decoration call Multicultural Affairs at 423-439-4210. Competition on the Pedestrian Mall. Saturday, November 4 Participants may decorate their banner in the 8:30 a.m. President's Leadership Society Amphitheatre. Banners to be judged must be Wednesday, November 1 Breakfast at the Centre. turned in by 6 p.m. to the Culp Ballroom. 7 p.m. Homecoming Skit Night, Culp Sponsored by the Homecoming Committee. Center auditorium. Cost is $2 per person at 9:30 a.m. Alumni Band practice at Mathes For more information, the door. Comedian emcee is Kivi Rogers. Hall. Gather for pre-game practice in the Mini- call SGA at 423-439- Sponsored by University Productions and the Dome. Bring your instrument, baton, or flag! If 5325. Homecoming Committee. For more infor- you need an instrument, call ahead. Call the Monday, mation, call University Productions at 423- Band Office at 423-439-4276. October 30 439-6828. 9 - 10 a.m. For the brothers of Lambda Chi 11 a.m. - noon Thursday, November 2 Alpha Fraternity attending homecoming, there Proclamation. Humor Conference with Paul E. McGhee, will be an open house from 10:00 a.m. until Immediately fol- Ph.D., at The Centre at Millennium Park. For noon at 431 West Locust Street to view the lowing the more information contact ETSU Office of work in progress by Gary Cooper to restore the Proclamation Professional Development at 423-439-8081. old house and plan spring reunion. Contact Ceremony, Gary Cooper at 283-7599. there will be a free Friday, November 3 picnic with novelty events. 8 a.m. Alumni Return to the Sponsored by Student Government Association Classroom. For more infor- and the Homecoming Committee. For more mation, call the Alumni information, contact SGA at 423-439-5325. Office at 423-439-4218. Tuesday, October 31 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ETSU 6 p.m. Homecoming Relays are fun, silly Library Associates Annual games in which groups with a minimum Book Sale. In front of the number of seven compete against each other. new Sherrod Library. Location Mini-Dome. Sponsored by Campus Proceeds to support the Recreation and the Homecoming Committee. University Library. For infor- For more information, call 423-439-4266. mation, call 423-439-5620.

36 ETSU TODAY 9 - 11 a.m. ROTC and Military Alumni are with a traditional Saturday homecoming feast. invited to an open house hosted by the Catch up with old friends and be entertained Department of Military Science in Memorial by several ETSU groups. For children, there is Hall/Brooks Gymnasium. the Kid's Zone with games and activities. For Contact Major Dawn details and ticket information, call the Alumni Harrell at 423-439-4353 for Office at 423-439-4218. details. 2 p.m. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Class Homecoming Reunions Reception: Game vs. Wofford. Classes of 1960, 1970, For more informa- 1980, & 1990 at the tion, call the Athletic Reece Museum. For Ticket Office at 423- more information, call 439-5371. the Alumni Office at 7 p.m. Step Show, 423-439-4218. Culp Center Auditorium. 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Operation Boogie: “An Old 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by School” Jam at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel - ETSU Library Multicultural Affairs, 2406 North Roan Street. Tickets are $15 in Associates Annual National Pan-Hellenic advance and $20 at the door. Contact the Book Sale. In front Council, and Black Affairs Center for Adult Programs and Services at of the new Sherrod Library. Association. For more 423-439-5641. Proceeds to support the University Library. information, call 423-439- Sunday, November 5 For information, call 423-439-5620. 4210. 3 p.m. Gospel Festival sponsored by 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Luncheon Under the Saturday Evening Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Multicultural Affairs and Gospel Ensemble. Tent, Amphitheatre. All Alumni, friends, and 45-year Celebration, Holiday Inn. Contact For more information, call 423-439-4210. families are invited to come out and celebrate Bob Rike at 803-798-0725 for details.

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October 24 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “Run Lola 4 HOMECOMING - Football vs. Wofford, 2 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “Samba Run,” 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp Center 2 p.m. Traore,” 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp Center Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department 6 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “La Vidas Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and International Silbar,” 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp Center of Foreign Languages and International Programs. No admission charge. For more Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department Programs. No admission charge. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth E. Hall of Foreign Languages and International Programs. No admission charge. For more information, contact Dr. Kenneth E. Hall at 423-439-6896. information, contact Dr. Kenneth E. Hall at 423-439-6896. 27 Fall Break, No classes, offices open at 423-439-6896. 3 Soccer vs. South Carolina State, 5 p.m. 27 Upper East Tennessee Education Cooperative 7 Volleyball at Appalachian State, 7 p.m. 3 Volleyball vs. UNC Charlotte, 7:30 p.m. 27 Volleyball at Wofford, 7 p.m. 7 Volleyball vs. UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m. 6-8 National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough. 28 Volleyball at Furman, 5 p.m. 10 Volleyball vs. UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Delanna Reed 28 Football at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. 10-12 8BucsWorth/Choral Big Fall Show, at 423-439-7601 or visit www.storynet. org. 29 Soccer at Middle Tennessee State 7:30 p.m. D.P. Culp Ballroom auditorium. 6 Soccer vs. Chattanooga, 4 p.m. University, 2 p.m. For details, contact the Department of 6 Volleyball at UNC Greensboro 29-Nov 12 “Ocean Gems Photography” by Music at 423-439-4270. 7 Volleyball at Davidson, 5 p.m. Diane Nelson will feature a portion of the 11 Volleyball vs. Davidson, 5 p.m. 7 Football at The Citadel, 2 p.m. underwater photographs donated by 11 Football at Chattanooga, 1:30 p.m. 10 Soccer vs. Western Carolina, 4 p.m. ETSU professor emeritus Diane Nelson 14 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “Pickpocket,” 10 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “Princess and the department of biological sciences 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp Center Auditorium. Yang Kwei Fei,” 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp Center to the Reece Museum. Prints will be Sponsored by the Department of Foreign Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department available for purchase through the ETSU Languages and International Programs. of Foreign Languages and International Foundation to benefit the Honors Program No admission charge. For more information, Programs. No admission charge. For more at ETSU. For details, contact the Reece contact Dr. Kenneth E. Hall at 423-439-6896. information, contact Dr. Kenneth E. Hall Museum at 423-439-4392. 16-Jan 21 “A Matter of Time,” 19th century at 423-439-6896. 29 Reception in honor of “Ocean Gems clocks and pocket watches exhibit. For 13 Volleyball vs. Appalachian State, 7 p.m. Photography,”“I Saw the Light and Shot details, contact the Reece Museum at 12-15 “Hear That Whistle Blow…Erwin Train It,” and “A Matter of Time” at the Carroll 423-439-4392. A Coming,” The Bud Frank Theatre, Reece Museum from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. For 17 Men’s Basketball vs. Lynchburg in Brooks Gilbreath Hall. details, contact the Reece Museum at Gym, 7:30 p.m. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and 15 at 2 p.m. Admission 423-439-4392. 17-19 Volleyball Southern Conference is $8 general public and $4 for students 29-Dec 19 “I Saw the Light and Shot It” Annual Tournament with valid I.D. Contact the Theatre Box Alumni exhibit featuring the photography 18 Football vs. Charleston Southern, 7 p.m. Office at 423-439-7576. of Doug Thompson. For details, contact the 19 Men’s Basketball at Tennessee, 3 p.m. 13 Soccer at College of Charleston, 7 p.m. Reece Museum at 423-439-4392. 21 Women’s Basketball at Tennessee Tech, 3 p.m. 13 Volleyball at Western Carolina, 7 p.m. 30-4 Homecoming Week 21 Concert Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. D.P. 14 Volleyball at Chattanooga, 2 p.m. 31 Volleyball at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m. Culp Center auditorium. For details, 15 Soccer at Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. November contact the Department of Music at 16 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “The 2 Humor Conference with Paul E. McGhee, 423-439-4270. Killer,” 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp Center Ph.D., at The Centre at Millennium Park. 22 Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department For more information contact ETSU Commonwealth, 7:30 p.m. of Foreign Languages and International Office of Professional Development at 23-24 Thanksgiving Holiday, Offices Closed Programs. No admission charge. For more 423-439-8081. 24 Women’s Basketball at University of information, contact Dr. Kenneth E. Hall 3 Alumni Return to the Classroom, 8 a.m. Memphis Tournament at 423-439-6896. 3 Wind Ensemble Homecoming Alumni 24 Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt, 7 p.m. 17 8BucsWorth Performance, TBA. For more Concert, 7 p.m. in D.P. Culp Center Ballroom 27-Dec 19 Annual Poinsettia Memory Tree information, contact Dr. Jenrette at 423- 3 Volleyball vs. The Citadel, 7 p.m. 439-6949. on Display at the Reece Museum. 3-5 Soccer Southern Conference Tournament 17 Volleyball vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m. 28 Foreign Languages Film Festival, “The 4 Volleyball vs. College of Charleston, noon 20 Soccer vs. UNC Greensboro, 4 p.m. Rise of Louis XIV,” 7:00 p.m., D.P. Culp 4 “Luncheon Under the Tent” for alumni 21 Volleyball vs. Georgia Southern, 2 p.m. Center Auditorium. Sponsored by the friends, families. See Homecoming schedule 21 Football vs. Furman, 7 p.m. Department of Foreign Languages and for details and reservation form. 22 Soccer vs. Davidson, 2 p.m. International Programs. No admission charge. For more information, contact Dr. Pictured left: Kenneth E. Hall at 423-439-6896. The newest 28 Men’s Basketball vs. UNC Asheville, 7 p.m. members of the 29 Women’s Basketball at Radford, TBA Golden 50s Club (Class of 1950) December gathered in May 1-9 “A Christmas Carol,” VA Memor ial for the Spring Theatre. 1,2,7-9 at 7:30 p.m., 3 at 2 p.m. & Alumni Weekend. 5-6 at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $8 general The Class of 1951 public and $4 for students with valid I.D. will be inducted on May 4, 2001. Contact the Theatre Box Office at 423-439- 7576. 2 Men’s Basketball at Morehead State, 7:30 p.m. 5 Men’s Basketball vs. Warren Wilson 38 ETSU TODAY College, 7:30 p.m. 6 Women’s Basketball at Davidson, 7 p.m. 13-21 Learning Vacations for Adults to Belize* 10 Men’s Basketball at Georgia Southern, 8 Men’s Basketball at Radford, TBA 13-26 Learning Vacations for Adults to 2:30 p.m. 8 Choral Christmas Concert, D.P. Culp Center Galapagos Islands and Ecuador* 12 Women’s Basketball at College of auditorium. For details, contact the 15 Men’s Basketball vs. Appalachian State, Charleston, 7 p.m. Department of Music at 423-439-4270. 7:30 p.m. 13 Men’s Basketball vs. UNC Greensboro, 8-22 Learning Vacations for Adults to 16 Women’s Basketball vs. Western Carolina, 7:30 p.m. Antarctica* 7 p.m. 15-Mar 1 Learning Vacations for Adults to 15-16 Women’s Basketball at University of 20 Women’s Basketball at UNC Greensboro, Antarctica* Denver Tournament 7 p.m. 17 Women’s Basketball at Western Carolina, 16 Commencement, 10 a.m. 20 Men’s Basketball vs. Furman, 3 p.m. 2 p.m. 18 Men’s Basketball at Virginia Tech, TBA 20-Feb 1 Learning Vacations for Adults to 17 Men’s Basketball vs. Davidson, 3 p.m. 18-30 Learning Vacations for Adults to Antarctica* 17-25 Learning Vacations for Adults to Belize* Antarctica* 22 Men’s Basketball at VMI, 7 p.m. 19 Women’s Basketball vs. UNC Greensboro, 19 Women’s Basketball at South Carolina, 5 p.m. 22-Feb 7 Learning Vacations for Adults to 5:15 p.m. 20 Women’s Basketball at Coastal Carolina, TBA Kenya* 19 Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Military, 21 Men’s Basketball vs. Ferrum College, 7:30 p.m. 24 Women’s Basketball vs. Furman in Brooks 7:30 p.m. 25-1 Christmas/New Year’s Holiday, Offices Gym, 7 p.m. 20 Concert Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. D.P. Closed 26 Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. D.P. Culp Center auditorium. For details, contact 30 Women’s Basketball vs. Wofford, 3 p.m. Culp Center auditorium. For details, contact the Department of Music at 423-439-4270. 30 Men’s Basketball at James Madison, 2 p.m. the Department of Music at 423-439-4270. 22-25 “Death of a Salesman,” VA Memor ial January 27 Women’s Basketball vs. Davidson, 3 p.m. Theatre. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and 25 at 2:00 27 Men’s Basketball at Appalachian State, 1 p.m. p.m. Admission is $16 for the general 2Women’s Basketball at Chattanooga, 5 p.m. 29 Men’s Basketball at UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m. public and $8 for students with valid I.D. 2 Men’s Basketball at Chattanooga, 7 p.m. 31 Women’s Basketball at Wofford, 7 p.m. 24 Men’s Basketball at Wofford, 7 p.m. 4-16 Learning Vacations for Adults to February 24 Jazz Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. D.P. Culp Antarctica* Center auditorium. For details, contact 6Women’s Basketball at Georgia Southern, 1-Mar 18 “A Visual Odyssey: The Art of Carl the Department of Music at 423-439-4270. 7 p.m. Sublett,” organized by the Ewing Gallery at 26 Women’s Basketball at Furman 6 Men’s Basketball vs. The Citadel, 3 p.m. the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. For March 7-19 Learning Vacations for Adults to Egypt* details, contact the Reece Museum at 8 Women’s Basketball at Appalachian State, 423-439-4392. 1-4 Southern Conference Tournament 7 p.m. 2-13 Learning Vacations for Adults to Costa 3-16 Learning Vacations for Adults to 8 Men’s Basketball at Davidson, 7:30 p.m. Rica* Galapagos Islands and Ecuador* 12-24 Learning Vacations for Adults to 3 Women’s Basketball vs. Chattanooga, 1 p.m. 6 Wind Ensemble Concert, TBA. For details, Antarctica* 3 Men’s Basketball vs. Western Carolina, 3 p.m. contact the Department of Music at 12-23 Learning Vacations for Adults to Costa 4-16 Learning Vacations for Adults to Egypt* 423-439-4270. Rica* 5 Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia Southern, 9-20 Learning Vacations for Adults to Costa Rica* 12-26 Learning Vacations for Adults to South 5:15 p.m. 12-16 Spring Break, offices open Africa* 5 Men’s Basketball vs. College of Charleston, * For more information on the Learning 13 Women’s Basketball vs. College of 7:30 p.m. Vacations for Adults, contact the School of Charleston, 3 p.m. 10 Women’s Basketball vs. Appalachian State, Continuing Studies, 423-439-8081. 13 Men’s Basketball at Western Carolina, 7 p.m. 3 p.m.

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