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SUMMER ISSUE 2008 Charles & Melba Hay

As archivist at Eastern for 25 years, but we didn’t know you could run off a powerful man like Bob Martin it wasn’t merely the meticulous cataloging of Eastern Kentucky in only three days!’” Hay laughs. From that moment, however, he knew University history that Charles Hay embraced; what he considered so categorically what his mission would be. He set about the arduous task important was how that history would shape future generations of of organizing the University’s historical documents, especially those of students and alumni. “We are made wise not by the recollection of our President Martin. past,” writes George Bernard Shaw, “but by the responsibility for our Hay was the lone archivist at EKU until 1991, but his tenacity more future.” than compensated for his lack of staff. The rows of file boxes housing Hay, who retired in 2001, and his wife, Melba, have accepted that institutional papers were organized and moved from the basement responsibility, including in their will a provision to help sustain the EKU of the Coates Building to the newly-created archives. A records archives so that history may continue to make its mark on the future. management program was established so that faculty and staff would “We’re in the memory preservation business,” explains Hay. “You know what documents should be kept for posterity and how to facilitate want to see the institutional memory go on because it’s so important to that process. The oral history program initiated by Hay with assistance the development of the institution. Quite frequently, you go a couple of from the history department now boasts over 3,000 recordings. Hay generations out and people want to make decisions ex cathedra without also set about acquiring the papers of individuals of importance to the recognizing what has been done in the past and why.” Archives, treasure region. At the home of former Kentucky Governor Keen Johnson, “we troves of letters, papers and other primary source material, are often found a steamer trunk full of letters he wrote in World War I back to the last line of defense for the truth. his new wife,” Hay marvels. More than 60 file cabinets of records of The Charles and Melba Hay Memorial Fund will establish an powerful U.S. Congressman Carl Perkins (D-Ky.), a pivotal player in endowment that will allow EKU’s archives to acquire rare items for Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, were also transferred to EKU. its special collections, purchase the equipment needed to properly “When people give you their funds, it’s a trust relationship,” Hay document and care for these items, present workshops and seminars, says. “It’s the same thing when people give you their family papers.” and implement a host of other enhancements. When it came to their estate plan, the Hays decided to put their Charles and Melba Hay met in a history class at the University of trust in EKU. “We need to plan where our money is going, and we want Kentucky where he was a graduate assistant and she an undergraduate. to make sure it goes to a place that is dear to us,” says Hay. The couple shares a passion for the past. Melba spent 11 years editing You, too, can help write the next chapter in EKU’s rich history. the papers of Henry Clay before joining the Kentucky Historical Society To learn more about making a planned gift to EKU, please contact as division manager of research and publications. She retired in 2004. Bill Melton in the Development Office at (859) 200-3510 or e-mail Charles became Eastern’s first archivist after being introduced to [email protected]. then-president Bob Martin by one of his UK professors. “On April 1 I If you have already included the EKU Foundation in your estate plan, please began work, and on April 3 Dr. Martin announced his retirement. Some notify us so that we may thank you and welcome you to our Legacy Society. friends at UK called and said, ‘We know your sterling personality, ContentsContentsEastern

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4 Cover Story For Such A Time As This Dr. Doug Whitlock inaugurated as Eastern’s eleventh president 10 Not Your Parents’ Library Studio for Academic Creativity debunks traditional concepts 16 2008 Alumni Awards Eastern lauds extraordinary accomplishment

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Dr. Doug Whitlock, ’65, ’66 President Joseph D.W. Foster Interim Vice President for University Advancement AlumniMatters Alumni Relations Staff Jackie Collier, Director 859/622-1260, [email protected] What an exciting and historic time to be a member Jey Marks, ’00, Associate Director of the Eastern Kentucky University family! While [email protected] there are always abundant reasons to be proud of our Donna Lazzara, Administrative Assistant I Eastern, as you’ll read in the pages that follow, this [email protected] Barbara Howard, Senior Office Associate has been a year of particular significance for the [email protected] University and those it serves. For starters, a new president sits at the helm. It was appropriate that on Alumni Association Board 2008-09 W. Michael Conway, ’72, President Alumni Weekend in April Eastern inaugurated one Dayton, Ohio, [email protected] of its own, Dr. Doug Whitlock (’65, ’66), as the Ron Griffin, ’79, Vice President/President-elect University’s eleventh president. Both as a student and Lexington, Ky., [email protected] during his long tenure as a professor and an adminis- Melissa Combs-Wright, ’00, Secretary Seattle, Wa., [email protected] trator, Dr. Whitlock grew to understand Eastern as Bill Jones, ’68, ’79, Past President perhaps no other president before him. His love of Georgetown, Ky., [email protected] and respect for this place are infectious. Rest assured J. Bryan Amerine, ’76 Ludlow, Ky., [email protected] that under his guidance, EKU will continue to flourish. Dewayne Biddy, ’87 Another momentous occurrence took place only last month as we Franklin, Tenn., [email protected] surpassed our $25 million capital campaign goal 13 months ahead of schedule! Cynthia Bohn, ’80 The Moving Forward Together campaign is the first in school history, and you Lexington, Ky., [email protected] Marc Collins, ’97 rose to the challenge in true Colonel style. Thanks to your generosity, new Walton, Ky., [email protected] generations of students will don the maroon and white and earn their place in Kimberly Sasser Croley, ’83 the ranks of those whose talents were nurtured here. Corbin, Ky., [email protected] Tonya Tarvin Crum, ’95 Given that EKU was initially founded as a teachers’ college, it seems Nicholasville, Ky., [email protected] only fitting that the first doctoral degree offered is the Doctor of Education. Phil Drees, ’89 The initial class of 15 students will begin its studies this fall. The program has Hebron, Ky., [email protected] Doug Hampton, ’71 a specific focus on rural schools and communities, further solidifying Eastern’s Cynthiana, Ky., [email protected] place as the dominant force in educational leadership and research throughout Kristy Hopf, Student Alumni Ambassador President Appalachia. [email protected] Don’t forget to make your reservations to travel to Ireland with your Carla Kirby, ’02 Louisville, Ky., [email protected] Eastern friends in September! If you’ve long desired to kiss the Blarney Stone, Tom Martin, ’93, ’01 dress like a leprechaun, and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...or Richmond, Ky., [email protected] if you’ve just always wanted to gaze upon the splendid beauty of the Emerald Dan Masden, ’73 New York, N.Y., [email protected] Isle, call me today at (859) 622-1260. Eastern looks forward to hosting you Lesa May, ’92 and your classmates in the Land of Saints and Scholars! Louisville, Ky., [email protected] Mark your calendars now for Homecoming 2008, October 24-26! We’ll be Regina Morgan, ’89 Lebanon, Ohio, [email protected] celebrating the campaign completion with great food, good friends, and even James Murphy, ’54 a special guest or two. This will definitely be a weekend to remember! Richmond, Ky., [email protected] Maria Maile Murray, ’99 Hebron, Ky., [email protected] Charles Neal, ’98 Jeffersonville, Ind., [email protected] Ralph Newman, ’62 Grayson, Ky., [email protected] Doug Oliver, ’68 Winchester, Ky., [email protected] Jackie Collier April Ramsey Pergrem, ’95 Richmond, Ky., [email protected] Director of Alumni Relations Glenn Raglin, ’80 Birmingham, Ala., [email protected] Molly Newman Roberts, ’01 Owensboro, Ky., [email protected] Emily Collins Robinson, ’01 Louisville, Ky., [email protected] Kenneth Spurlock, ’68 Villa Hills, Ky., [email protected] Jenni Wade Sutley, ’96 Frankfort, Ky., [email protected] Patty Anderson Tarvin, ’71 Nicholasville, Ky., [email protected] Becky Whitehurst, ’07 Chicago, Ill., [email protected] 2 Eastern P r e s i d e n t ’ s Pe r s p e c t i v e

President’sPerspective My fellow Eastern alumni, June 6 extended my contract through July 31, 2011. I have indicated to them that any future extensions would need to be held until they As I write this, almost a year has passed have conducted a comprehensive evaluation of my performance. This since I was given the opportunity to serve is scheduled for mid-year 2009 and will include substantive input from our Alma Mater as her president. During alumni, faculty, staff, students, and other constituencies. the intervening months, my wife Joanne At my formal installation on April 25, I outlined about a dozen and I have had the chance to meet with initiatives I thought were important for Eastern to be addressing. All many of you at alumni events across of them can be collapsed into these three – student success, regional the country, at Homecoming, and during stewardship, and our Quality Enhancement Plan. this April’s Alumni Weekend. We have The public policy agenda in Kentucky makes it essential for Eastern been overwhelmed with the outpouring of to be a player in the state’s objective of increasing educational support. attainment levels in the Commonwealth. For this to happen, we must If the past year has taught me anything, enroll more students, retain a higher percentage of them, and increase the lesson is that Eastern is as strong and our graduation rates. And, these things must be done without an iota resilient as ever. During the same period of of compromise in educational standards. The keys lie in advising, time that we were absorbing the largest dollar reduction ever in our mentoring, and learning made better through faculty development. state appropriation (the result of two back-to-back three percent cuts) These and other good ideas were outlined in a recruitment and we also— retention task force report before I came back to work. • Received official notification from the Southern Association Regional stewardship is the current catch phrase for engagement in of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges that our our service region. Beyond that, it too is a major public policy focus accreditation had been reaffirmed for a 10-year period. in Kentucky. Our current model will involve work with a region-wide • In that process we received plaudits for the institution’s Quality advisory body that will identify issues, needs, and solutions. All three Enhancement Plan (QEP) that focuses on the development in our elements of the institution’s mission – instruction, scholarship, and students of critical and creative thinking skills. service – will find a home in this effort. Wayne Andrews, the president • The Commission on Colleges also recognized Eastern’s readiness at Morehead State University, and I are committed to our institutions’ to offer doctoral degrees and in February the Council on finding ways to partner in serving our remarkably similar service Postsecondary Education authorized our proposal for the Ed.D. regions. in educational leadership. Our program will focus on developing How well we do in these two areas will have a significant impact on leaders for rural school systems. our state support in coming years. So, in addition to the fact that they • Also during the year, we had successful accreditation visits for our are things we should be doing in the first place, our viability in the Masters in Public Health, Associate Degree Nursing, Bachelor state’s post secondary education system is at stake. Athletic Training (BS), Clinical Laboratory Science (BS), Clinical Our QEP, with its goal of developing critical and creative thinking Laboratory Technology (AAS) and Computer Science. skills in our students, embodies the quintessential Eastern. As I said • And, while I cannot take credit for it – or for any of the preceding in my installation remarks, it is what separates the Eastern higher accomplishments – I was delighted that our football team went educational experience from purely vocational and professional undefeated in the conference, winning the OVC and making the education. While the focus and discrete identification of it as an championship playoffs for the first time in 10 years. objective are new, it has long been a part of Eastern’s educational heritage. Eastern graduates, to a person, speak of the profoundly life But, for me, the highlight of the year had to be the pleasure of changing experience their education at EKU wrought. announcing to the Board of Regents at its June 6 meeting that we had While it has long been a strength, our lifting it up in the QEP will surpassed the $25 million dollar goal of Eastern’s first comprehensive make it our beacon. The Ron and Sherrie Lou Noel Studio for capital campaign 13 months early. We have decided to keep the Academic Creativity, being implemented in the Crabbe Library, will campaign open through September 30 and to officially celebrate its provide a remarkable resource in its support. completion at the Circle of Opportunity Dinner on October 24 – the When we accomplish the things I know that we can in student evening before Homecoming. success, regional stewardship, and the QEP, Eastern will have earned Even as we rejoice in all these great happenings at Eastern, we must the distinction she has long deserved. turn our attention to what lies ahead of us. The Board of Regents on

Charles D. Whitlock, ’65, ’66 President

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For Such a Time as This ust as most of us can arise in the middle of the night and walk through our homes in the dark without stubbing a toe, Dr. Doug Whitlock navigates the campus of Eastern Kentucky JUniversity with the ease of a man whose shoe tread has been worn slick by its paths. For almost 40 years, these have been his stomping grounds, beginning as a first generation college student seeking his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, then extending to his time as a professor and administrator.

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Now Whitlock strolls The Campus Beautiful bearing yet another President Whitlock assumed office as the University was preparing moniker—that of president. In a ceremony imbued with all the its 13-year business plan with the aim of increasing its undergraduate pomp and circumstance befitting the occasion, Charles Douglas population to just over 20,000 by the year 2020, a relative expansion Whitlock (’65, ’66) was inaugurated as the eleventh president of of 70 percent. The 20K2020 growth goal is in keeping with Eastern Kentucky University April 25 in conjunction with Alumni Kentucky’s target of doubling its number of baccalaureate degree Weekend festivities. holders during the same time period. “If we double the number of By his own admission, Whitlock’s road to the presidency was degree holders, per capita income can also double,” Whitlock states. unusual. Having retired from his post as EKU’s vice president for Most of EKU’s opportunity lies in south central and southeastern administrative affairs in 2003, he was called back to the service of his Kentucky, what it calls its 22-county campus and one of the most alma mater August 13, 2007 as interim president. Only 10 weeks later economically depressed areas of the state. The foundational element the board of regents, citing support of his leadership from all of Eastern’s regional stewardship plan is education extension agents segments of the University community, tapped him as EKU’s president who help create a workforce based on what the people of the region with a three-year contract ending July 31, 2010. identify as their needs. These agents also work with local K-12 So convincing has public schools to raise been Whitlock’s impact educational expectations. in the intervening months Consulting with the that, in another surprise Our real mission is the business Kentucky School Boards move at its June meeting, of building better lives. Association during his the regents voted to retirement, working with extend the president’s —President Whitlock schools having difficulty contract by a year. This meeting No Child Left will allow Whitlock a Behind mandates, “really more realistic period of time to implement his initiatives and move deepened my understanding of the issues that our primary and the University forward, indicates board chairman Hunter Bates. secondary schools face,” says Whitlock. Instead of allocating the “This is the third time in eight months and a couple of weeks majority of budgetary funding toward remediation, the proposed plan that my breath has been taken from me in this room,” the president is part of a strategy to lower the number of students requiring told the board as the contract extension motion carried 9-0 with three remediation. “The agricultural extension agent concept was so regents absent. successful in an agrarian economy. Well, we’re in an information age Whitlock was a finalist for several presidencies over the years, but economy now,” reminds the president. The first education extension the fact that he’d spent his entire career at one institution, EKU, was agent is already at work in EKU’s home of Madison County. always referenced as an impediment to his being hired. Little matter. The euphoria over the business plan’s outreach efforts had barely There was only one presidency he truly desired. “This is a situation reached its peak when, in December, news of a $434 million state that I aspired to, I freely admit,” he nods. What thrills him daily as chief budget shortfall was announced by newly-elected governor Steve executive officer of his beloved Eastern is coming on the campus each Beshear. The possibility of double digit percentage reductions in state morning and feeling that somewhere along the line he might well have budget allocations to Kentucky’s public educational institutions done something to make it a little better. He has long asserted that loomed. For EKU, the proposed 12 percent cut for 2008-10 would EKU’s regents have done a remarkable job historically of selecting mean a loss of nearly $10 million. presidents who were right for the time they were chosen. “I would “That came like a dash of cold water,” admits Whitlock. “There like to think that has happened again and that there is need for someone were all these exciting things we had planned and new initiatives.” firmly rooted in the Eastern tradition,” he says. For those who have Whitlock set about pleading Eastern’s case before the state legislature followed the news out of Kentucky’s capital of Frankfort this year, and Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education, calling on all there’s little doubt that President Whitlock’s understanding of East- the powers of persuasion and lobbying skill he’d honed representing ern’s heritage and his profound knowledge of the workings of state Eastern at the capital as a member of EKU’s previous five government are right for such a time as this. administrations. “My purpose is to be Eastern’s advocate. Frankfort

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will get all my attention that it deserves,” Whitlock promised as the new semester got underway, adding with a laugh, “I rather enjoy it, which may be a sign of a psychological quirk.” Driving Interstate 75 North one winter morning to testify before My purpose is to be a state House Committee on Appropriations and Revenue subcommittee, Eastern’s advocate. however, even the typically unflappable Whitlock was despondent. Then he remembered the advice of former Western Kentucky —President Whitlock University president Tom Meredith: if you listen to any country music station, you can hear a song about somebody who’s having a lot worse time than you. “So I turned on a country music station,” Whitlock grins, “and as luck would have it, it was Dierks Bentley singing, ‘What Was I Thinkin’?’!” In the end, the financial impact to Eastern was held to three percent for 2008-09 or $5 million, which was absorbed through internal reallocations and an overall employee reduction brought about by attrition. Funding for the construction of Phase II of the new Science Building was not included in the state budget this year, but the project could still proceed as anticipated if the funding is approved in the next legislative session. “I expect that we will meet our 20K2020 goals. This just means that when we start running, we have to run harder,” declares Whitlock. “I’m very thankful to President (Joanne) Glasser because she left the institution on very sound financial footing that will make it easier to handle this budget cut.” Espousing the view of former EKU faculty member and noted humorist Dr. Carl Hurley (’64, ’66), who wrote, “We weren’t poor; we just didn’t have any money,” President Whitlock has his eyes set to Eastern’s future. You simply can’t overestimate what well- intentioned people working together can accomplish, he says of the Eastern family. As evidence of this, Whitlock recognized his mentor and Eastern’s eighth president, Dr. Hanly Funderburk, with the Presidential Award of Merit during the inaugural ceremony. Funderburk was also made an honorary member of the Society of Foundation Professors. Eastern Kentucky University has long been a bastion of excellent teaching, and the Society evolved of Funderburk’s collaboration with faculty and staff to elevate the stature of professors who emulate the standard. Today, “[the Foundation Professors] are taking a role individually and as a group in faculty development,” Dr. Whitlock expressed. “What you started, now that it’s all grown up, is something that’s really creating a powerful and profound impact on this campus.” In the year since his road to the presidency began, Whitlock has realized that the impact of Eastern Kentucky University is, indeed, as profound today as it was when his journey with her began four

8 Eastern decades ago. Traveling the country with Joanne, his wife of 39 years, steadfastly by his side, Whitlock has met scores of alumni. One recurring message rings in the couple’s ears: for her sons and daughters, the Eastern experience was life changing. Although Eastern Kentucky University is not the same institution it was when Doug Whitlock walked its pathways as a student, there is an institutional DNA that runs in an unbroken strand from her past to her present. There’s a remarkable consistency in the testimony of her graduates...a testimony found in anecdotes about great teachers who opened their minds to a world of ideas, the new president told the audience at his investiture. And no different than in generations past, by the time they complete their tenure, the students who come to her today will have realized that they have been taught how to learn. “Our real mission is the business of building better lives,” President Whitlock suggests. Building better lives for such a time as this.

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Not Your Parents’ Library The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity at EKU

ll across the country, the traditional concept of the and the other providing direct access to the Studio. The first phase of library is being redefined from a place to access paper construction will begin later this year and is slated for completion by records and books to one that also houses the most spring 2009. advanced electronic resources and provides remote access The idea for the Studio came about as early as 2003 and was toA a wide array of information. At Eastern Kentucky University, this developed as part of Eastern’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), a departure from traditional notions is being taken one step further. focused, university-wide initiative to improve student learning. “The The Ron and Sherrie Lou Noel Studio for Academic Creativity at QEP challenges us to graduate young men and women who can think EKU will soon come to life at the heart of the University’s original critically and creatively, and who can communicate their ideas to Crabbe Library. The first program of its kind in the nation, the Studio others,” explains Provost Rodney Piercey. “The Studio for Academic will do more than recreate the library to accommodate a changing Creativity really embodies that premise. It makes an important curriculum and a technologically savvy student body. The multi- statement about the progressive academic program at EKU.” million dollar facility is expected to transform the learning experience through its emphasis on the integration of critical thinking practices, technology, collaborative work, research, writing and presentation skills—all hallmarks of contemporary curriculum standards. According to Dean of Libraries Carrie Cooper, currently underutilized space adjacent to the library’s Grand Reading Room will be renovated to house the Studio. On one side of the Reading Room will be the Research & Instruction Commons. An existing, highly successful library instruction program is a foundational element of this reference suite. Gone are the days of the card catalog, and shelves of dauntingly thick reference books are no longer the most common source material. One-on-one consultation with librarians teaches students to organize and refine their ideas and support them with research from modern information sources. A state-of-the-art teaching lab provides a quiet area for this interaction in proximity to all of the tools necessary for the rigors of research. On the Grand Reading Room’s opposite side, students will find technologically sophisticated areas designed to inspire both individual and collaborative learning. A media production center will afford the latest editing equipment for presentation production, and fully equipped practice presentation rooms will simulate real-world business experiences. Writing and speech coaches as well as technical experts will be available to students in one, comprehensive and convenient space. Currently, such support services are spread across campus, making it less likely that busy students will avail themselves of all the help they might need. As part of the renovation project, two of the Crabbe Library’s original main entrances, hubs of campus life for generations, will once again burgeon with activity, one as an outdoor reading porch

10 Eastern “The Studio will encourage students to be active learners,” echoes English Professor Sherry Robinson. “Because it accommodates various learning styles, students can really figure out what works best for them in terms of communicating better. This will be beneficial to them while students at EKU but also in the workforce after graduation.” Cooper says the Studio has broad appeal to EKU supporters as well. “Every time we get up and talk about it, it piques people’s curiosity and they tend to want to know more,” she says. Hearing Cooper speak, it’s hard not to be enthused about the possibilities the Studio affords. It’s apparent that her ardor for the project is difficult for her to contain. She explains, “It has great appeal because this is for all students.” Cooper has been a driving force behind the movement to raise the $2.8 million to fund the Studio for Academic Creativity, and in February the University announced a $1 million naming gift from 1964 alumnus Ron Noel and his wife Sherrie Lou. The gift represents one of the single largest donations EKU has ever received. “Carrie took us on a tour of the project and we came to the conclusion that Ron and Sherrie Lou Noel

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12 Eastern Find Rare Birds... & Even Rarer Eagles. The Arlington Golf Club features an 18-hole championship course set amidst the natural tranquility of a Sanctioned Audubon Area. Tranquility, we wanted to do something for the University and we wanted to write a check right then! We were so impressed with it and how it however, can be deceiving and finding would help students,” Ron Noel declares. that special bird can be elusive. The Noels, who live in Union, Ky., are long-standing supporters of Eastern and have helped engage alumni and friends in the Northern Our signature par three at number seven Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati areas. For several years Ron has entices and tantalizes as you negotiate both been on the board of directors of the EKU Foundation, the University’s Arlington Lake and an imposing sand bunker. philanthropic support arm, and is currently its vice chair. “The students, faculty and staff of Eastern Kentucky University are eternally grateful to Ron and Sherrie Lou Noel for their Choose your club wisely. investment in the students of this institution,” EKU President Doug Whitlock told the Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting. “Their From the seventh tee you have an unencumbered generosity will allow Eastern to offer students an inspiring and view of another reason to make Arlington your creative academic environment within the University library that is uniquely conceptualized beyond traditional research typically offered club of choice – spectacular Arlington Mansion. by academic libraries.” One of the things that stands out to the Noels about the proposed Membership in the Arlington Association Studio space is how open and free flowing it will be, allowing for allows you golf privileges at one of America’s growth interaction between students. Making the decision to put their premiere courses and fine dining in a true resources behind the project, they say, wasn’t hard at all. “If we were Kentucky landmark, Arlington Mansion. going to spend a million dollars, we wanted to get a big result out of it,” Ron Noel explains. In his mind, the Studio will deliver a big result for Eastern students. Cooper agrees, “This institution is committed to graduating students who are productive in the workplace and are successful when they leave here. This kind of project supports that goal.” According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, EKU leads Kentucky’s regional comprehensive universities in the number of students who enter the library, and it ranks near the top among peer institutions nationally. Cooper says, “The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity will place services that are critical to student success in the direct path of thousands of students each day. Having a positive impact on the academic performance of our students by helping with writing, Sometimes, club selection is simple. research and speaking skills is the desired outcome.” To learn more about the Ron and Sherrie Lou Noel Studio For details regarding membership for Academic Creativity and specific giving options and naming call 859/622-2200 or visit our website at opportunities available to you, please contact the Office of www.arlington.eku.edu. Development at (859) 622-1583.

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Alumni Weekend ’08

14 Eastern Congratulations to the Class of 1958...our newest group of Pioneers!

Eastern 15 2008 Alumni AWArdees 2008 Alumni Awards During a banquet held in conjunction with Alumni Weekend April 26, EKU’s National Alumni Association recognized eight Eastern sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in their professions, contributed to their communities, and brought honor to the University. Nominations for the annual awards are accepted in five categories. To nominate individuals deserving of recognition, visit www.eku.edu/alumni.

and “EKU’s swimming coach, Don Combs, also taught me a lot about commitment and work ethic.” While the pool of Eastern Kentucky University alumni is wide, Dr. Thomas Baechle’s contributions, dedication to, and influence on the strength, conditioning and personal training professions is unmatched.

Dr. Thomas Baechle, ‘66 Col. Ronald Coffman, ’56, ‘66 Dr. Thomas Baechle has reconciled his mid-1960s role as a student and an athlete through his profession as an exercise science educator and administrator. The former swim team co-captain has spent the past 27 years swimming to the top of his field. After acquiring a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska and his doctorate in adult and higher education from the University of South Dakota, Baechle’s competitive spirit led him to positions A natural talent for leadership and service was evident in Col. Ronald at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and Briar Cliff College in Coffman back in 1954 when he served as the first president of Sioux City, Iowa. Apparently, his skills at multi-tasking did not end at Eastern’s Student Government Association. After his undergraduate balancing academics and extracurricular activities. Baechle joined experience concluded in 1956, the former Corps Commander with Creighton University in 1979, where he concurrently served as EKU’s ROTC program went on to a distinguished military career. director of the University’s morning cardiac rehabilitation program, His 25 years of service included two tours of duty in Vietnam, where strength conditioning coach, and departmental chair. Baechle has also he led the advanced party of the First Calvary Division headquarters acquired such prominent titles as founding father and former from northern Vietnam to the central area in 1968. president of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Coffman continued to climb the military ranks as Division and executive director of the NSCA Certification Commission. In Artillery Operations Officer and Operations Plans Officer for the 2007 Human Kinetics Publishers honored him with the Outstanding Division. He was assigned to the Office of the Operations Director- Writing Achievements in Sports and Exercise Science award in ate for the Army General Staff in the Pentagon and, after a promotion recognition of his book having sold more than 500,000 copies. to Colonel, to the Joint Chief of Staff, commanding a Battle Staff Memories of Eastern have helped motivate Baechle to the level of Team at the Alternate National Military Command Center supporting professionalism, commitment and vision he has achieved today. He Camp David and the U.S. President. At one point, Coffman even recalls that it was “Dr. Walter Sorochan’s excitement for what he returned to Eastern to teach military science and earn his master’s teaches (exercise physiology) that really made an impression on me” degree in education.

16 Eastern His military background and natural leadership ability led regional Emmy awards. “Forgotten at the Finish Line,” documenting Coffman to launch his second career as president of Central Aviation the achievements of African-American jockeys at the turn of the Inc. and assist his alma mater with the establishment of its aviation 20th century, earned him the prestigious Eclipse Award. program. Coffman continues to be active in Rotary International, While definitely proud of his many honors and esteemed awards, having served as Richmond club president and District Governor. Crump finds his biggest rewards come from knowing that his work He is also a team leader for short-term mission trips to Haiti and has broken barriers, both real and imaginary, given a voice to has been integral to the development of St. Andrews Retirement society’s underdogs and prompted a cultural awareness that sparks Community in Richmond. critical thinking in viewers. “While there are people who are still Coffman gives much of the credit for his success to three of able to tell these stories,” he told the Louisville Courier-Journal, “I think his EKU mentors: Dr. Ralph Whalen, Dr. John Rowlett and Col. that we have an obligation to get them told.” A.L. Hatch. “I have long since attributed my basic understanding of the world we lived in at the time to these fine gentlemen (and) I continue to keep them in my heart as I endeavor to emulate their very genuine leadership of duty, honor and country,” he asserts. Eastern Kentucky University is proud to keep Col. Ronald Coffman in its heart as well. Brig. Gen. Walter T. Hatcher III, ‘66

Brigadier General Walter T. Hatcher III can almost still feel the cold of the Hanger Field bleachers on fall football Saturdays. He can Steve Crump, ‘80 picture the freshmen in their beanies and polishing his military shoes and the brass of his ROTC uniform to a brilliant sheen. “That after all these years so many of my memories seem like only yesterday says a great deal about how very much of an impression EKU made on me,” Hatcher recalls. Class of 1980 EKU graduate Steve Crump not only tells you the day’s The Pikeville, Ky., native went on to make plenty of impressions top news stories, he makes them. Native to the old Smoketown of his own. After graduation, Hatcher received his commission in neighborhood in Louisville, Ky., Crump is both a long-time reporter 1967 through the Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base and an accomplished documentarian. He has earned numerous in Texas. Soon thereafter he took to the skies, earning his pilot Emmy Awards and an Eclipse Award for his work. wings and flying more than 150 missions in Vietnam as well as Japan, It was at WEKY Radio that Crump says he learned to “immerse” Korea, Thailand, and Iceland. In 1972 he entered the Air Force himself in the communities he serves and understand their issues on Reserve but soon found himself mobilized for active duty once again a much broader scale. That approach served him well as one of to support the airlift requirements of Operation Desert Storm. Lexington’s first African-American television reporters and in his Serving as Commander of one flying group, two flying wings, and as subsequent travels around the globe in hot pursuit of stories about mobilization assistant to the Director of Operations Air Mobility societal issues or cultural touchstones. Crump has tackled such Command, Hatcher accumulated more than 5,600 flight hours and eclectic documentary subjects as the extreme poverty of Sudan, the earned a promotion to Brigadier General prior to his retirement travails of South Africa, southern church arson, black radio, “Carolina from the AF Reserve in April 2000. His more than 33 years of Bebop Kings” and the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. However, service earned him numerous awards such as the Legion of Merit (3 it is in his Bluegrass roots that he finds some of his most personally oak leaf clusters), the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star fulfilling and professionally rewarding works. “Louisville’s Own Ali,” Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (4 oak leaf his piece about the legendary boxer, earned him one of his five clusters), Vietnam Service Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.

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“I’m not sure to what degree success is measured,” Hatcher says, “but I do believe my time at EKU allowed me a significant opportunity to grow as a person and develop the discipline and many of the skills required to prepare me for what turned out to be my profession as an officer and a pilot in the Air Force.” Whatever the yardstick, Brig. Gen. Walter Hatcher measures up. Lu Settles Young, ’81, ‘83

Overton “Tony” Parrent, ‘58 When Lu Settles Young was introduced as superintendent of Jessamine County, Ky., schools in 2004, it was no surprise to those who knew her that she called upon the words of a Spanish poet to For Overton “Tony” Parrent, Eastern Kentucky University was the express her feelings. After all, Young has taken an educational addition symbol that brought together his love for music and his interest journey fueled by her love for teaching the Spanish language she in math and physics. Parrent graduated from Eastern amid fervor over discovered while earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the the success of the Russian satellite Sputnik, and the need for college subject at EKU. Young recalls, “One of my professors, Dr. Maria graduates with training in science and mathematics was perhaps never Scorsone, enlisted me during my sophomore year to some volunteer so apparent. “Eastern had provided me with a sound education that teaching at St. Mark’s Catholic School in Richmond. From there, enabled me to contribute and to compete quite favorably in that I changed my major to education.” technical and global environment that was aggressively responding to After leaving Eastern, Young returned to her native Jessamine all of the challenges that were amplified by the success of Sputnik,” County and rapidly began to climb the educational leadership ladder. Parrent says. He was readily accepted to Vanderbilt University, where First a classroom Spanish teacher, she went on to be a curriculum he earned a master’s degree in physics, and then to the University of resource teacher, assistant principal, director of curriculum, assistant Southern California for a master’s in systems management. He put his superintendent, and now superintendent. She has authored or skills to use as a civilian scientist for the Navy, becoming an authority co-authored grant proposals that have garnered more than $700,000 on the safe design and testing of underwater naval weapons and for the school district. Young’s dedication to her profession earned founding the U.S/U.K. Memorandum of Understanding on Safety and her the 1993 Jessamine County High School Teacher of the Year Suitability for Service Use of Munitions & Explosives. He is the award, and last year she was appointed by Kentucky Governer Ernie principal author of the U.S. Military Standard that identifies hazard Fletcher to the School Curriculum Assessment and Accountability assessment tests for weapons. Upon his retirement in 2002, Parrent Council, which advises the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and founded OCP Ordinance System Safety, Inc., a private consulting firm the Department of Education on education-related issues. in safety program management and engineering. “It would not be an exaggeration to say that much of who I am During his 42 years of government service, Parrent never gave up as a professional educator today can be traced to my roots as an on his life-long avocation for music either. He was director of the U.S. undergraduate and graduate student,” Young says. “I am proud of the Navy laboratory employee band, chorus, and madrigal singers for 35 almost literal ‘world of opportunities’ that was afforded me.” years and has been director of music at his church for 25 years. Young says her experiences at EKU were life changing, When added together, the two sides of Overton “Tony” Parrent’s and in turn, she uses them as motivation to change the lives of life undoubtedly equal success. future generations.

18 Eastern Misty Whitaker, ’98 (Young Alumni Award)

Charles Neal, ’98 (Young Alumni Award) Most parents dream of having a child who grows up to be a top notch lawyer, a talented medical professional or a government official working for societal change. Misty Whitaker is all three rolled into one. When Charles Neal arrived on The Campus Beautiful from the small After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, coal mining town of Harlan, Ky., he had high expectations of his Whitaker earned a law degree from the University of Kentucky. education and what it would mean for his future. “My family raised Within a year’s time she became certified and licensed as an me to always believe in myself and take control of my destination,” occupational therapist and admitted to the Maryland Bar. Her he remembers. studies continued at the Innsbruck Institute on World Legal Problems Take control he has. Armed with an economics degree from in Austria, under the guidance of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Eastern and an MBA in finance from the University of Wisconsin, the William Rehnquist. As an attorney, Whitaker worked for the U.S. first-generation college student quickly established himself as a rising Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare star with Hilliard Lyons, Inc. In fact, in 1999 he was named the and Medicaid (CMS). As an expert on therapy and appeals issues, she youngest manager in the firm’s 146-year history. In 2003, as a provided guidance to various CMS groups and traveled across the financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, he received the U.S. to train Medicare contractor medical directors and nurse company’s national Financial Planning Award. reviewers. Her hard work and contributions earned her numerous Today, Neal is founder and CEO of CFN Wealth Management of CMS awards, including Special Achievement Awards in 2004 and 2005. Louisville. He shares his financial and insurance planning knowledge In 2006, Whitaker accepted a position with pharmaceutical giant with others, lecturing fellow professionals and aspiring students, Pfizer, marketing products to physicians and hospitals in the writing a monthly financial column for a public affairs magazine, and Baltimore area and serving as the managed care expert for her serving as the financial expert in the development of a popular brand district. During her tenure, she has been the recipient of numerous of computer software. In addition, he pens a weekly opinion column performance-based incentive awards. that appears in newspapers across the country, is a volunteer coach Whitaker’s contributions extend to the community as well. She and mentor with the YMCA of Southern Indiana, and is involved with volunteers as a planning committee member for the Great Strides the United Way and the American Heart Association. After several Against Prostate Cancer 5K Run and as a member of the League of years as a volunteer with the Greater Clark County School System, Women voters in Maryland. Neal threw his hat in the ring as a candidate for the school board. Last year EKU’s Department of Occupational Therapy Despite his hectic schedule, however, Neal always manages to recognized Whitaker as its Outstanding Alumna. Whitaker, however, find time for his alma mater. He is chapter president and board deflects the credit, stating, “From my first day as a nervous freshman member of EKU’s National Alumni Association and volunteers with until the day I graduated, I was guided and inspired by extraordinary Eastern’s Career Services office. educators committed to making a positive difference in my “I feel fortunate to have found EKU,” explains Neal. It is a senti- development. For these and many other reasons, EKU has impacted ment EKU reciprocates proudly. my life like no other university could have.”

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FROM THE CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL Capital Campaign is One for the Books

The first capital campaign in Eastern Kentucky University history “It’s really important for Eastern that we’ve reached this point has exceeded its $25 million goal more than a year early! Kicked 13 months early,” EKU President Doug Whitlock told the board of off July 1, 2003, the Moving Forward Together campaign was regents. “It demonstrates that this is a place that people care enough intended to be a six-year effort. Thanks to the generosity of alumni about to make contributions of their resources. I think it certainly and friends, however, Eastern surpassed its fundraising mark 13 bodes well for the future.” months in advance of the June 30, 2009 projected completion date. Forty percent of funds raised go directly to student scholarships The amount raised as of the June 2 was $25,216,561. This total and enhancement opportunities. The remaining 60 percent is could climb even higher as the University will continue to accept divided equally among programs, faculty, campus improvements gifts until the end of September in order to give individuals and new initiatives. opportunity to fulfill their pledges or to become part of this A celebration of the campaign success is set for Friday, October historic moment in the life of EKU. 24 as part of Homecoming festivities.

20 Eastern Bid, Bid, Bid for the Home Team! Life Lessons It promises all the excitement of your favorite Colonel sporting event During commencement exercises combined with the anticipation of an eBay down-to-the-wire bidding May 10, two individuals who have FROM THE frenzy. The Colonel Club Online Auction kicks off late August and runs achieved great success counseled through October. Sports memorabilia from some of your favorite teams, Eastern’s Class of ’08 on learning coveted vacation getaways and promotional items from Richmond, from failure. William Daugherty, a Lexington and surrounding area hot spots will all be on the auction member of the EKU Foundation CAMPUS BEAUTIFUL block. You might even find a piece of Eastern tradition...priceless! board, grew up on a farm, but the Proceeds benefit the more than 300 student-athletes of EKU. Don’t wait sage advice of his father—don’t get for the bottom of the ninth. Log on to www.ekusports.com today and kicked by the same mule twice—has get ready to bid, bid, bid for the home team! applied as handily to his time in The Colonel Club is at the heart of everything EKU athletics. As corporate America. “Use the the cost of operating a quality athletics program escalates, Colonel Club information of your failures as well

memberships and activities help fund athletic scholarships, equipment as your achievements to make good William Daugherty purchases, facilities improvements, team travel expenses and, perhaps decisions,” Daugherty stressed to the most importantly, academic support programs vital to the mission of graduates, “and you will have a lot less regrets in life.” Daugherty developing and graduating student-athletes. Director of Athletics Mark is president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Sandy explains that “we are very proud of our student athletes’ directors for NGAS Resources, Inc., an oil and gas exploration and all-around education. These resources help EKU in its academic and production company. Eastern bestowed on him an honorary doctor career development endeavors and allow EKU to compete on an elite of science degree. level as we work toward our goal of winning Ohio Valley Conference Craig Williams, ’78, is executive director of the Chemical championships and participating in post-season competition.” Weapons Working Group and has received international acclaim for Colonel Club President Keith Daniel,’79, says the group recently leading a grass-roots effort to ensure the safe disposal of obsolete helped fund the consolidation of the women’s and men’s basketball chemical weapons. Eastern recognized his efforts with the honorary programs into one facility to capitalize on the teams’ camaraderie and doctor of humanities degree. Dubbed a “distinguished activist,” competitive spirit. There’s also a new team lounge so that players have somewhere to gather together off the court. “We’re competing every day with other schools, not just on the playing fieldbut in recruiting as well,” Daniel says. “It’s our goal to make the Colonel experience even better so that prospective student-athletes think more of the program and want to come here.” Thirty years since its establishment, the Colonel Club is going strong with almost 500 members. EKU student-athletes aren’t the only ones enjoying the rewards of the Colonel Club, Craig Williams however. From tailgates to priority tickets, golf Williams spoke of the importance of standing up for what is right tournaments to preferred parking, there are many and not simply settling for the way things are. “You will find a world benefits to being a Colonel Club member. Best of of exciting opportunities but also a world full of injustice,” he all, memberships start at as little as $50 and all gifts cautioned. “Please don’t shy away from working to make things better are tax deductible. Be a part of the esteemed tradition just because the odds against succeeding seem too overwhelming.” that is Eastern Kentucky University Athletics. For When one is willing to deviate from a structured path is when one’s information about how you can show your Colonel “genuine identity rises, like cream to the top.” Pride in the Colonel Club, call (859) 622-2046 or A total of 1,694 degrees were conferred during spring e-mail Treka Adams at [email protected]. commencement exercises.

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SACS Commends EKU for “Exemplary Service” Cooperative Effort Not only has the high quality of Eastern’s academic and support Much as cooperative extension services were formed years ago in programs been reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and response to needs in an agricultural-based economy, the knowledge- Schools (SACS), but the University has been commended by the based economy of the 21st century cries for education extension agents. accrediting body for its “exemplary service” in preparing its Quality Living and working in the communities they serve, these individuals Enhancement Plan (QEP). would be at the heart of the postsecondary education reform SACS granted Eastern accreditation for a 10-year period following movement, interacting directly with local educators and employers an intensive institutional self-study. EKU was also invited to share its who know the needs best. QEP process at the annual SACS conference in December. The QEP In keeping with the goals outlined in its comprehensive Business calls for Eastern to nurture “informed, critical and creative thinkers Plan, unveiled last fall, to provide grass-roots solutions to the challenge who communicate effectively.” of overcoming educational under-preparedness, Eastern has named “As important as reaffirmation is, the process is really about the long-time education faculty member Dr. Carol Gabbard to the betterment of the University,” reflected EKU President Doug Whitlock. full-time role of education extension agent for EKU’s home of Madison “Because we better understand our strengths and have identified areas County. Gabbard will work to match University resources with for further improvement, we are a stronger institution today.” school and community needs, including workforce training and adult education. Additional education extension agents will be placed throughout the University’s Eastern Kentucky service region to promote the importance of education and develop educational opportunities suited to local needs.

Back to School The average age of a college student is on the rise, but for the more than 300,000 Kentuckians between ages 25 and 50 who have some college credit but no degree, the thought of going back to school can still be daunting. To help those who have amassed at least 90 credit hours take the first step toward the classroom, Eastern Kentucky University is taking part in Project Graduate. The statewide initiative “cuts through the red tape and eliminates the hassles they might associate with Doctor, Doctor coming back to school,” explains Lisa Cox, EKU retention coordinator Given its roots as a teacher education college intent on improving and Project Graduate liaison. “We want people to know that it’s okay the quality of learning in the Commonwealth’s public schools, it seems just to check it out and see what their options are. Sometimes people fitting that Eastern’s first doctoral degree program focuses onthe are surprised to see how easy it is to finish their degree.” improvement of P-12 public education, particularly in rural Kentucky. Qualifying students enjoy application fee waivers, streamlined EKU’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Educational Leadership records reactivation, and flexible degree completion options. Eastern is and Policy Studies will admit its first class in the fall. Responsive to its already well equipped to help adult learners feel at home through Appalachian context, the program will include a rural studies core and services and student organizations tailored to their needs. Evening, will imbed educational, cultural and sociological content within the weekend and online course offerings also make it easier to juggle coursework as appropriate. The program’s interdisciplinary focus will school, work and family responsibilities. also provide enough flexibility to allow students to pursue specific areas of interest, such as school safety, organizational dynamics or school finance. With little education research focused on rural schools and their needs, research conducted by students and faculty as part of the program is expected to hold national significance.

22 Eastern Graduate Occupational Therapy Program One of Best in Nation EKU’s graduate occupational therapy program is ranked 24th in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The magazine’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009” edition surveyed 152 occupational therapy programs. Rankings are based on two types of data: expert opinion about program quality and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students. Dr. David Gale, dean of the EKU College of Health Sciences, says he’s extremely pleased by the news but not surprised. “We’ve had this program for about 25 years, and we’ve been recruiting nationally recognized faculty,” he explains. Students who complete Eastern’s two-year occupational therapy graduate program are eligible to sit for the national certification Total Tech Satisfaction examination. Whether they live and die by the Mac or swear to the superiority of the PC, Eastern students find satisfaction in the Powell Technology Commons. Located in the space that once housed the EKU bowling alley on the plaza level of the Powell Building, the Technology Commons is equipped with the latest in business technology to give students every advantage after graduation. The Commons features a computer lab with both Windows and Mac applications as well as black and white and color printers. An Emerging Technology Studio and student meeting room sport projection units and multi-functional conference tables, and students may log in to EKU’s wireless network as they get comfortable in the plush student lounge, complete with 22" monitors and a projection screen. The Paper Jam business center not only provides the campus community with printing, copying and binding services but also offers high tech equipment rental.

Ambassadors Earn Goodwill Eastern’s Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) chapter continues to set the standard for programs across the nation, recently earning three of five awards presented at the District 3 conference. EKU’s SAA was named Most Outstanding Internal Program while Chapter President Jackie Lazaro was recognized as Most Outstanding Student Leader and Jey Marks (’00) was named Most Outstanding Adviser. District 3, one of eight districts in the U.S., comprises 74 member institutions from Kentucky to Florida. In addition to their service to the University as hosts to alumni, prospective students, and others visiting campus, Eastern’s 85 SAA members are civic minded, raising funds for charitable causes and participating in community activities. They accomplish all this while maintaining an average GPA of 3.54.

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CLASS ACTS Summer 2008 Service from the Kentucky Estate. Ronald Sanders, ’65, Music Educators Association Madisonville, Ky., is president 1930s in 2000. Since retiring as an of People Plus, Inc., a staffing 1970s Ruth Talbott educator, Whitt has maintained solutions company. He has William S. Mullins, ’70, Roanoke, George, ’35, involvement with the Alumni been named to the Kentucky Texas, retired from Verizon as McArthur, Band. He is married to Dora Chamber of Commerce board executive director of network Ohio, was Spears Whitt. Lois Lowe Amlin, of directors. William Bearse, operations. For 32 years, he nominated for ’58, Miamisburg, Ohio, has been ’67, Bethleham, Pa., retired in served the company in Ky., N.C. Poet of the Year retired from teaching for 20 December after a 35-year career and Texas. honors from the International years. John Payne, Jr., ’58, at Northampton Community John A. Noland, Society of Poetry. She is Bowling Green, Ky., earned College. A founder of the ’70, Fort Myers, understandably proud of the All-American honors with the Eastern Pa. Collegiate Athletic Fla., was named merit trophy she received, Trapshooting Assn. of America Conference, Bearse currently to the 2008 which weighs a full 10 lbs.! for the second consecutive year. serves as the organization’s edition of The For the third year, he was president. James A. Holmes, Best Lawyers in named to the Kentucky All-State ’67, Roswell, Ga., retired from America®. This is the third team. The sport feeds the the U.S. Air Force in 1984. In consecutive year that he has 1940s competitive spirit he cultivated 1997 he underwent a double been recognized in the peer- Hansford White as co-captain of Eastern’s lung transplant and reports review survey. Noland is chair Farris, ’41, ’42, swim team. A retired school that he is doing great! Holmes of the Commercial Litigation and Vera psychologist, Payne founded and wife Joann, a retired practice area of Henderson, Maybury Farris, Limestone Lake Photography school teacher, have three Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., ’42, Gainesville, and embarked on his second granddaughters. Alex Cawthon, one of the state’s oldest law Fla., celebrated career as a professional ’69, Thomson, Ga., was the firms. O. Kent Reed, ’70, their 65th wedding anniversary photographer. first recipient of the Lifetime Palmyra, Pa., has retired from June 2, 2007. Louanna Noe Achievement Award from the Lebanon Valley College, Combs, ’43, Louisville, Ky., Georgia Mining Association. Annville, Pa. He was associate retired from teaching after 13 Executive vice president professor and long-time chair of years in the Harlan, Pulaski, and 1960s of Thiele Kaolin Company, the physical education depart- Jefferson County schools. Her Paul Vaughn, Jr., ’60, Cawthon was president of the ment as well as coordinator of husband, Travis, died in 1975. Lawrenceburg, Ky., retired Georgia Mining Association Track & Field and Cross Country. Isabelle Greene Kentner, ’49, from Lawrenceburg Bank & four times, is a current member He received national recognition Sparta, Tenn., celebrated her Trust Company after a 50-year of the board of directors and for having coached 13 Track & 80th birthday in January. She career. Friends and colleagues was twice named Miner of the Field All-Americans. He also sends warm greetings to all held a celebration in his honor Year. “A great education,” had a distinguished, 13-year her classmates. Dec. 7, 2007. Vaughn is married says Cawthon, “helped me football coaching career. to Eva Kidwell Vaughn, ’59. more than you will ever know.” William Zwick, ’70, Lady Lake, Ronald Ford, ’64, Somerset, Ky., Jon Draud, ’69, Edgewood, Fla., was named principal of retired after 33 years working Ky., was unanimously The Villages, Fla., High School, 1950s with Woodmen of the World selected by the state board of a charter school serving 477 Hugh Brooks, Life Insurance Society. His wife, education to serve as Kentucky students. A former Colonel ’54, McIntosh, Linda S. Ford, is also retired. Commissioner of Education. linebacker, Dr. Zwick went on to Fla.; Jim Winn, Michael R. Gilbert, ’64, ’67, Draud has been a teacher, earn his Ph.D. and has been a ’55, Lexington, New Albany, Ind., retired from principal, superintendent and school superintendent and a Ky.; Bill Vendl, teaching in the New Albany an adjunct professor. He served college professor. He and wife ’53, Long Beach, schools in 1999. However, he in the state legislature for nine Linda Ferguson Zwick, ’71, have Calif.; and Dave Caylor, ’55, continues to work part-time years and was a member of the three children. Donald B. Clardy, Newport Beach, Calif., sang ten, at the local Kroger grocery House education and budget ’71, Shawnee Mission, Kan., one-hour concerts in eight days store. Carolyn Haag Seiffert, committees. Sylvia Hoskins retired after 17 years as as part of the Singing Colonels ’64, Louisville, Ky., and husband Howard, ’69, Callihan, Fla., executive vice president and “World Tour.” Traveling more Gordon celebrated the marriage retired from state government dean at Baker University. than 1,200 miles in Pa., the of their daughter, Michelle, in Aug. 2007. She and husband However, he will continue his group received standing last October. They also greatly Charles have six grandchildren. association with the school as a ovations “everywhere there enjoy their two-year-old twin Kenneth Ledford, ’69, ’72, tenured faculty member. Larry were people who could stand” granddaughters, the children London, Ky., continues to S. Fields, ’71, Ashland, Ky., in medical centers, nursing of their son, Michael, and his put his EKU geography and received the Alumni Service homes, and other public wife. Steve A. Leach, ’65, ’66, planning degrees to good use Award from the University of gatherings. Calvin L. Whitt, ’54, Kissimmee, Fla., retired after as a professional management Kentucky College of Medicine. Danville, Ky., was named Music 40 years of teaching at Pikeville consultant, selecting and Fields was recognized as an Alumnus of the Year by EKU’s College, Ky., and Osceola developing sites for car wash outstanding proponent for department of music. During a High School in Kissimmee. locations. change in American medicine, 23-year teaching career, Whitt Alois McIntyre Moore, ’65, working for malpractice and was band director in several Hazard, Ky., has been named health care reform changes in school districts in central and to the board of directors of Kentucky. He has also been a eastern Ky. He was named the Kentucky Chamber of strong advocate in the U.S. Kentucky Star Teacher in 1969 Commerce. She is a realtor Congress for universal health and received a Citation for and owner of Moore Real care coverage. Dr. Fields is

24 Eastern current board chair and Harrodsburg, Ky. Her daughter, immediate past-president of the Kristi Cook Blakemore, ’04, American Academy of Family teaches Spanish at Garrard Physicians. Vivien Durham Co., Ky., High School. Her son, Help Us Celebrate McAninch, ’71, ’72, Richmond, David, ’09, is a junior at EKU. Ky., retired after 32 years as a Walter “Marshall” Garrett, ’73, Your Little Colonel high school biology teacher and Jakarta, Indonesia, worked Let your Alumni Association know about your Little principal. She and husband 23 years for Philip Morris in Colonel’s arrival, and we’ll send you an EKU baby Marshall now devote their days Louisville, Ky., Richmond, Va., bib—free! It’s our way of saying congratulations. to travel, gardening and their and Hong Kong. He is currently We will also run your announcement in an grandchildren. Janice Burdette manager of flavor technology issue of Eastern magazine. Information, Blythe, ’72, Berea, Ky., is for PT HM Sampoerna, a clove including parent’s name and baby’s name associate provost for advising cigarette company subsidiary and date of birth can be submitted using and academic success as well of Philip Morris. He anticipates the form on p. 27. If sending a photo, as full professor at Berea returning to the U.S. upon please note that computer-generated College, where she has served his retirement in 2011. Gary since 1986. W. Thomas Chaney, Montgomery, ’74, Louisville, photos cannot be published. ’72, ’73, Florence, Ky., has Ky., retired in Sept. from a long devoted his 34-year career to broadcasting career which environmental, licensing and culminated with a 13-year Norris, ’76, ’80, Bowling Green, Jan Cairnes, human resources issues. tenure as sports director at Ky., has been named director ’78, West Palm Chaney retired in 2006 after 25 WDRB, Louisville’s Fox affiliate. of district-wide student and Beach, Fla., years with Duke Energy and Over the years, Montgomery support services of Warren Co., is a certified opened an office for GAI covered many sporting events, Ky., Schools. Norris’ career as addiction Consultants, an engineering and but his favorite was always an educator spans 25 years. prevention environmental consulting firm. the Kentucky Derby. He looks Most recently he was principal professional with the Hanly His efforts to grow the business forward to watching future of Warren East High School, a Center, a premier alcohol and earned Chaney a promotion to races, not from the crowded position he’d held since 1997. drug rehabilitation center. assistant vice president and press box, but from the comfort Charlene Turner Walker, ’76, ’88, Cairnes developed a model managing officer of both the of his own home with his Lexington, Ky., was keynote approach to educating coaches, Florence and Cincinnati offices. wife of 35 years, Judy Wessel speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther athletes and the community on Chaney is married to Patsy Montgomery, ’72. Jeff Ratliff, King Jr. community diversity science-based steroid prevention Auxier Chaney, ’73, a special ’75, Speedwell, Va., retired after breakfast sponsored by for Fla. high school athletes. education teacher at Erpenbeck 29 years of law enforcement. Southeast Kentucky Community She was a finalist for 2007 Elementary School. Jerry L. He served in the Kentucky Dept. and Technical College. Walker Sports Person of the Year and Parks, ’72, ’74, Lexington, Ky., of Justice, the Wythe Co., Va., is vice president of multicultural was recognized by Palm Beach was named to the final Sheriff’s Office, and was chief of affairs and a full professor at County Sports Commission as USAToday All-American Teacher police of Rural Retreat, Va. He Bluegrass Community and Sports Contributor of the Year Team for 2007. Only 20 teachers also served as a cryptologist in Technical College. She is in in Feb. Leanne DuBois, ’78, from around the country were the U.S. Navy. Ray Spenilla, ’75, demand nationally as a speaker Williamsburg, Va., has been selected from hundreds of Wise, Va., has marked his 23rd on issues related to sexism, appointed to the James City nominees. Dr. Parks is a social year at the University of Virginia racism and classism. William D. County Economic Development studies teacher at Georgetown at Wise and his 32nd year in Beasley, Sr., ’77, Shelbyville, Ky., Authority (EDA). She comes to Middle School and has written the education profession. No retired after 27 years with the the EDA with a wealth of numerous books on teaching. one has a longer tenure in UVA- Kentucky Cabinet for Family & experience assisting agricultural- David L. Stapleton, ’72, ’75, Wise athletics than Spenilla, Children. He is now preaching based businesses, having Richmond, Ky., retired July 1, director of athletics. A standout and substitute teaching. Janie served as an extension agent 2007, after serving 32 years as baseball player at EKU, Spenilla Abbott Miller, ’77, Shelbyville, for agriculture and natural librarian/media specialist at Big went to UVA-Wise to take over Ky., joined EDS State & Local resources since 2003. She holds Walnut High School in Sunbury, a struggling baseball program Health and Human Services as a bachelor’s degree in technical Ohio. Peggy McKeen Tracy, that had never had a winning an account executive for the horticulture with a business ’72, Wilmington, Del., retired season. In only four years, he Kentucky Medicaid program. minor from EKU and is now after 22 years as an art teacher guided the Cavaliers to the first Miller has more than 31 years completing a master’s degree in Wilmington’s Brandywine NAIA Championship in any of experience working in Ky. at Virginia Tech. She is married School District. Her husband, sport in the college’s history. government, including 21 to Glen DuBois, ’78. Marty, ’71, is school district Under his guidance, athletic years in the development Debra Clancy, coordinator. The couple has department teams have earned and administration of state ’78, Frankfort, been married 34 years and has 22 NAIA championship banners. healthcare programs. She Ky., the first two children. Robert O. Click, Spenilla is married to Jennifer retired from government service female police ’73, Hilliard, Ohio, is involved Belcher, ’75. Sheila Matthews in Sept. as staff economist officer in in several volunteer activities, Wilson, ’75, Owensboro, Ky., and deputy director of budget Frankfort Police serving as president of the retired from a 30-year teaching review for the Legislative Department history, has retired Brookside Golf & Country Club, career. Mary Ann Wood Evans, Research Commission. She was after 29 years of service. chairman of the Columbus ’76, Carlisle, Ky., is a customer inducted into the EKU Hall of During her tenure, she rose to Cancer Clinic, and president service representative with Distinguished Alumni in 2002. the rank of captain. Clancy is of the Institute of Real Estate Mallinckrod & Baker, Inc. Her Christine Elaine Walker, ’77, now a tax fraud investigator Management (IREM) Foundation son will graduate from EKU this ’80, Berea, Ky., is a substitute for the Kentucky Department of Chicago. Deborah Jenkins year. Bruce F. Kraus, ’76, North teacher at Berea Community of Revenue. Stephen B. Cook, ’73, Danville, Ky., has Bend, Ohio, retired following School. In the summer months McSwain, ’78, Louisville, Ky., been promoted to managing 30 years as a microbiologist in when she’s not busy teaching, has published his second book, editor of The Harrodsburg the water quality and treatment she enjoys raising a vegetable The Giving Myths: Giving Then Herald, a privately owned division of Greater Cincinnati garden. Getting the Life You’ve Always weekly newspaper in Water Works. Reed “Bailey” Wanted. A senior minister for

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more than 20 years, Dr. self-management programs. Rick Robinson, chester, Ky., teaches 8th grade McSwain is now senior vice Ledford is a nationally ’80, ’83, Ft. technology education in Fayette president at Cargill Associates, renowned expert on issues Mitchell, Ky., has County and is president of The a fundraising and development affecting aging Americans. put his 30 years International Technology firm serving religious and of experience in Education Association (ITEA). non-profit institutions. politics and law Stephenson has also previously James S. Parker, ’78, Austin, behind his novel The Maximum served as region director of Texas, is receiving positive reader 1980s Contribution, whose characters ITEA and as president of the reviews of his novel The Dark Patrick Best, ’80, Allentown, Pa., are touted to be so well Kentucky Applied Technology Side of the Cross. Described as has worked with Lehigh County developed that you’ll expect to Education Association. He is a “fast-paced mystery that keeps Juvenile Probation for 23 years. see their names on the ballot in married to Laura Flowers you guessing and on the edge The department was one of the next election. Robinson, Stephenson, ’83. Barry Teater, of your seat,” the book explores the first to institute the concept who served a stint on Capitol ’82, Mount Desert Island, Maine, what happens when shaky faith of community-based juvenile Hill as legislative director/chief has been appointed director meets growing uncertainty and probation, and Best works counsel to then-Congressman of communications for The danger. William Prather, III, in the Allentown center city Jim Bunning (R-Ky.), currently Jackson Laboratory, a biomedical ’78, Owenton, Ky., was named with the most serious juvenile practices law and is a member research firm which investigates president /CEO of Farmers offenders--those considered at of the Kentucky Chamber of the genetic basis of cancers, Rural Electric Cooperative in risk to kill or be killed. For his Commerce board of directors. heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Glasgow, Ky. Richard “Rick” innovation and service, Best He is married to Melinda Brewer diabetes and many other Preston, ’78, ’81, Maysville, Ky., received the 2007 Lehigh County Robinson. Peggy Simpson diseases and disorders. Teater has taken a position with the Judicial Recognition Award for Hyde, ’81, Haymarket, Va., and has spent the last 20 years with City of Maysville’s Public Works Community Spirit. “None of husband Rick have two sons, the North Carolina Biotechnology Department after 17 years in this would be possible if it were Will, 16, and Drew, 15. The boys Center in Research Triangle Florence, Ky. Londa A. Strong, not for my EKU education and are active in inline hockey and Park, N.C., rising to vice ’78, Rockwell, N.C., was named degree,” says Best. “Thank are members of the percussion president of corporate director of Cabarrus County, you for providing me with the section of the superior-rated communications. In addition N.C., Parks and Recreation foundation I needed to achieve Battlefield High School marching to his work there, he is an last summer after serving the the success I have.” Best band. Don McNay, ’81, Richmond, award-winning freelance organization in various roles hopes his children will one Ky., has released his new book, journalist. Marc Whitt, ’82, since 1981, most recently as day follow in his footsteps as Son of a Son of a Gambler: ’85, Richmond, Ky., has been park development manager. EKU graduates. Kevin Wayne Winners, Losers and What to named to the American In her new role, she oversees Cosby, ’80, Louisville, Ky., is Do When You Win the Lottery. Association of State Colleges the operation of four president of Simmons College In the book, McNay reflects on and Universities’ Advisory countywide parks and 39 of Kentucky, one of the oldest the worlds of gambling, Council on Communications school park sites. These black-owned and operated addiction, celebrities and and Public Affairs. His excellent parks provide more than 400 colleges in the nation. He had business through the prism of volunteer service to the acres of recreational space, served as senior pastor of St. his childhood as the son of a organization’s 2007 conference including tournament-quality Stephens Church since 1979, professional gambler. A planning committee led athletic fields, gymnasiums, helping grow membership syndicated columnist, McNay members to suggest he join the playgrounds, picnic shelters, from 500 parishioners to more is one of the world’s most council. Whitt is associate vice tennis courts, mountain bike than 10,000. In 2007 he was successful structured settlement president for public relations trails, horseshoe pits, disc golf among the Louisvillians of the consultants for injury victims and marketing at EKU. courts, bocce courts, volleyball Year. Dr. Cosby is married to and lottery winners. Anthony Karen Marlowe and basketball courts, miniature Barnetta Turner Cosby, ’80. Duncan, ’82, Houston, Texas, Bowen, ’83, ’85, golf, paddleboats, fishing John W. Croxton, II, ’80, is celebrating 25 years as an Spring Hill, Fla., lakes, rental cabins, walking Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolled in officer with the Houston Police has been named and jogging trails and more. the Cincinnati College of Department while his wife, a Child Find In addition, Parks and Mortuary Science upon Cheryl Dabney Duncan, ’83, is Specialist for Recreation offers recreational graduation from EKU. In in her 25th year as a registered Hernando County Schools by sports leagues, road races, October 2007, he celebrated nurse. Robin Spangler Epstein, the Florida Diagnostic and tennis lessons and summer a 25-year career as a licensed ’82, Pelos Verdes Peninsula, Learning Resources System. camps. Carol Hatfield Estes,’79, funeral director and embalmer Calif., has returned to the stage She will identify children who Warsaw, Ky., is branch manager in the family business his after working in the feature film may potentially be eligible for of supported employment ancestors established in publicity department of Disney services under the Individuals services for the Kentucky Office 1870. Timothy E. England, Studios. Recently she appeared with Disabilities Act and link of Vocational Rehabilitation. ’80, Breeding, Ky., is an Army in two theater productions in them with needed services. She has a 28-year tenure as an National Guard instructor Los Angeles. Epstein earned a Bowen worked for Hernando employee of the Commonwealth specializing in infantry, vocal scholarship at EKU and County Schools for 17 years. and is pleased to have hired non-commissioned officer plans to release her first CD this Judy Leonard Bruckner, ’83, another EKU graduate, leadership development and year. Sharon Farthing Graves, Richmond, Ky., was certified Margaret Thurman-Moreland, officer candidate school. He ’82, Richmond, Ky., is one of as a graphoanalyst in 2005 and ’95, as a member of her team. helps train soldiers preparing only 20 teachers across the was named Graphoanalyst of Jillana Jackson Ledford, ’79, for overseas deployment, a Commonwealth of Kentucky to the Year in 2007. She offers Washington, D.C., was named duty he’s held since 1996. receive a 2008 Ashland Inc. handwriting analysis workshops vice president for health A 28-year veteran of the Teacher Achievement Award as part of EKU’s Community promotion for the Center for National Guard, England says sponsored by Ashland and the Outreach Program. Her son Eric Healthy Aging of the National he’s humbled by the heroes Kentucky Department of is a current EKU student and Council on Aging (NCOA). he works with and the sacrifices Education. Graves is a history daughter Sarah is a high school She will work with public and they make to ensure the future teacher at Clark-Moores Middle junior. Sam Champion, ’83, New private organizations to develop of the U.S. School, where she has been on York, N.Y., is weather anchor health promotion, disease staff for 18 years. J. Andy of Good Morning America and prevention and chronic disease Stephenson, ’82, ’89, Win- weather editor of ABC News. In

26 Eastern addition to reporting the latest Lexington, Ky., region of principal at Elkhorn Middle acquisitions and strategic stock national weather throughout the OfficeWare, a provider of School in the Franklin County, purchases; and federal securities morning program, he travels document management and Ky., school district. Rogers law and stock exchange rules. to various weather-related print solutions. Mountjoy has has been with the school Donna Wooton stories around the globe. worked with OfficeWare for 14 district since 1994 and was Wheeldon, ’87, Champion continues to be at years. Marvin Hayden, ’85, most recently principal at the Somerset, Ky., the forefront of reporting on Owensboro, Ky., was a member Educational Development holds a master’s the environment and global of the 229th class to graduate Center. She has been elected degree in warming. Before joining ABC from the Federal Bureau of president of the International education and News, Champion spent 18 years Investigation’s National Association for Truancy and Rank I in educational leadership. at WABC-TV in New York where Academy. He is a captain Dropout Prevention. She is principal of Waynesburg he was the city’s most-watched with the Owensboro Police Jolene F. Wiley, ’86, Manalapan, Elementary School in Lincoln weatherman in the New York- Department and commander N.J., recently took a new job as County, Ky. Tracy Hobbs New Jersey-Connecticut area. of the support services division. director of sales administration Wilkerson, ’87, Louisville, Ky., Lawrence F. Dawson, ’83, Hayden’s daughter, Brittney, is at CCA Industries, Inc., a was named corporate security Roaming Shores, Ohio, and a current EKU student. Timothy developer, manufacturer and manager for Kentucky Farm wife Karen have two children, S. Mattingly, ’85, Bardstown, marketer of health and beauty Bureau. She provides oversight Stephen and Jennifer. Stephen Ky., a captain in the U.S. Navy, products. Timothy R. Estes, ’87, and direction for all aspects of is in the Air Force assigned to has assumed the duties of Stanford, Ky., was the recipient the organization’s safety and Goodfellow Air Force Base, commanding officer assigned of the 2007 Big Apple Award security program. Sammy K. Texas. Michael J. Ernst, ’84, to Mid-Atlantic Regional from the Lincoln County, Ky., Lee, ’89, Paint Lick, Ky., was Atlanta, Ga., was selected as Maintenance Center in Norfolk, Chamber of Commerce. The appointed by the board of one of Georgia’s “Legal Elite” Va. During his military career, award is given annually to an directors of Hospice Care Plus and “Most Effective Lawyers” he has served in various shore outstanding educator in the of Madison County to serve for the third consecutive year by and sea billets. He has also community. Estes has been as president. Lee is currently Georgia Trend magazine. He is a received numerous awards and teaching social studies at self-employed as a Certified partner in the law firm of Stokes, commendations, including the Lincoln County High School for Public Accountant in Berea. Lazarus & Carmichael, LLP. Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 20 years. Jennifer Leinweber Cat Timmerman, ’89, Louisville, Johnny B. Martin, ’84, Lexington, three Navy Meritorious Service Ritz, ’87, Chesterland, Ohio, Ky., successfully defended Ky., retired Aug. 2007 from the Medals, and two Navy and continues to be active in her dissertation, The First Kentucky State Police after 25 Marine Corp Commendation theater. She is the director and Amendment in Academia: years of public service. During Medals. Tammy Gay Spratt, ’85, choreographer of “Beauty and A Public School Teacher’s Right his career, he served as a U.S. ’97, Louisville, Ky., was named the Beast,” which opened in to Free Speech, and graduated Park Ranger, a Kentucky State 2008 Kentucky Elementary April in the Cleveland area. with her doctorate in education Park Ranger and Kentucky State School Teacher of the Year. Lloyd Spencer, ’87, Great Falls, from Spalding University. Parks recreation supervisor. A 17-year teaching veteran, Va., has been named partner in Shawn Mountjoy, Spratt teaches fifth grade the Washington, D.C., office of ’84, Danville, Ky., social studies and language Nixon Peabody law firm. He is has been named arts at Shepherdsville, Ky., a securities and transactional vice president Elementary School. attorney with substantial and district sales Melissa Edwards Rogers, experience in equity and debt manager for the ’86, Frankfort, Ky., is interim securities issues; mergers, For the Record Don’t forget to keep us up-to-date with your latest news items—family additions, job changes, relocations, promotions—anything you’d like us to know! Include your photographs†, too. 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Deskins, ’93, Prestonsburg, Ky., has been acting food The Eastern Kentucky University family has a 1990s services director of Morrison Michael Ballard, ’90, ’91, Health Care at Pikeville Medical rich and proud history of military service to our great country. Richmond, Ky., was named Center for the past three years. Many among our number made the ultimate sacrifice, giving College/University Health Kelvin Ford, ’94, Lawrence, their lives in protection of the freedoms we hold so dear. Educator of the Year by Mass., is in his second year the Southern District of the as assistant athletics director American Alliance for Health, for compliance at Merrimack In tribute to those students, alumni, faculty and staff who died Physical Education, Recreation College. He spent four years in military service to the United States of America, Eastern has and Dance. Dr. Ballard is chair at the national headquarters of of EKU’s department of health the NCAA as assistant director established the Veterans Wall in Memorial Plaza, which promotion and administration. of enforcement and is currently currently reflects the following names: Robert Bryan Carpenter, ’90, a member of the NCAA ’93, Independence, Ky., is Leadership Institute for Ethnic executive director of two non- Minority Males and Females. Jesse C. Booth USN James E. Gott USA profit organizations focusing on While at EKU, Ford earned three Lee Cox Jr. USN George N. Hembree USA behavioral health care, including letters in football and played on John S. Foote USN Venard B. Jones USA foster care, outpatient therapy, two NCAA semi-finalist teams Cecil M. Hall USA Robert R. Pigman USA medication management and guided by Hall of Fame coach community support services. Fred W. Johnson USA James D. Stephens USA Roy Kidd. Teresa McCane Scott, ENA, Inc. serves Ky., Ohio, and ’94, Lancaster, Ky., has returned Thomas Earl Moberly USA Harry B. Wilson Jr. USN W.Va. YDCA covers N.C. and to her home of Lancaster to Clarence R. Rice USA Clarence M. Wright USA Ga. Natalie Ann (Rupinski) become executive director of Orval “Tom” Sawyer USA Paul E. Vanhoose USA Carpenter, ’93, ’95, ’00, was the historic Governor William Edwin Forrest Tarter USA Z. T. Rice Sr. USA named assistant principal at Owsley House, a museum Everett Eugene Snider USA Donald Osborne Richardson USA Ryland Heights Elementary illustrating the life and times of George R. Wilson USA James Louis Sizemore USMC School last year. Scott Jeffries, Kentucky’s sixteenth governor. John C Stringer II USA James L. White USA ’90, Hustonville, Ky., is a Class Scott is also a part-time health Joe Paul Hughes USN Charles “Rock” Fields USA IV wastewater system sciences faculty member rehabilitator with the Danville, Arnold Kendrick Roy USA Clayton Craft USA at EKU. Chryssa Zizos, ’94, Ky., wastewater department. Alexandria, Va., was recognized Roy E. Moores USA James Bryon Farmer II USMC Class IV is the highest by The Washington Business Donald H. Jordan USA Russell McKee Childs USN classification for his position. Journal as one of the region’s James O. Dudding USA Ralph Martin Duffie USA Michael Goins, ’91, Georgetown, 25 most influential women. Donald R. Cawood USA Joseph Greenwell USA Ky., was named director of Zizos is the founder and CEO Morton Cundiff USA William Offard Herndon USA public relations for Forcht Group of Live Wire Media Relations, Paul C. Franklin George M. Lewis USA of Kentucky, a management LLC, which teaches executives William Chealis Hammonds USA James Glyndon Masters USA company, in August. Goins will how to use their personality to George E. Jones USA Ormond E. Powell USA work with the chief marketing communicate sincerely. officer on issues related Cyrus Curtiss Parks USA Leslie G. Roth USA L. Martin Cobb, ’96, Oxford, to public, community and Ohio, was presented the 2007 Jimmy Johnson USA Alan Yelton USA government relations. Perspectives Award from William Patton Cornell USA William T. Pryse USAF Earl Ray Neal, ’91, Richmond, the Association of Fraternity Kelly Fields USA James Harold Porter USA Ky., was elected district judge Advisors. The award recognizes Donald A. Grollig USA James S. Rodgers Jr. USMC of Kentucky’s 25th District, authors who have written George T. Innings USN Bert J. Smith USA which includes Madison and thought-provoking articles James E. Menifee USA Alfred P. Wilson USA Clark counties. Neal, a local that are educational and James K. Purdon USA Andrew Judson Leach Jr. USA attorney, emerged from a field enlightening. Cobb co-authored Elmer Sharpe USA Robert Hacker USA of seven candidates in the the article, “Why We Should May primary and then went on Edward Walker USA Edward Arnold Barlow USA Close More Chapters,” which to defeat the interim District appeared in the Spring 2007 William “Jack” Brewer USA Orlis Collins Combs USA Judge. Neal is married to Holly issue of Perspectives. Cobb is John Nick Combs USA Jacob Thomas Farris USA Westerman Neal, ’95. Cheryl A. director of advancement for the Robert Ward Worthington USA Jas. Greenwell USA Nolan, ’91, Lawrenceburg, Ky., is Beta Theta Pi Foundation. Mac T. Childers USMC Dorell James Holcomb USA a legal secretary and paralegal Tim Rose, ’96, McDonough, Ga., Donald Hugh Dorris USN for the Department of Public is a major account manager for Advocacy, Appeals Division, in CCLD of Atlanta, the exclusive Kentucky’s capital of Frankfort. telecommunications provider Dina Hamming, ’92, Louisville, for the Georgia World Congress Ky., has been honored by Center, the Georgia Dome, and Baptist Hospital East as a Centennial Olympic Park. EKU’s ROTC Alumni Association wishes to ensure that all who are champion for exemplary service Chris Johnson, ’97, to patients. The recovery room Summerfield, N.C., became eligible to be enshrined on the Veterans Wall are so honored. To submit nurse was lauded by a breast chief of the Summerfield, N.C., a name for consideration, please contact Ltc. Richard Livingston at cancer surgery patient who she Fire Department September [email protected] or by calling (859) 622-1207. cared for twice. Hamming has 1. He steps into the boots of worked with Baptist Hospital his grandfather, who served 36 for 15 years. Cheryl Welch, years as the department’s first ’92, Augusta, Ga., has joined chief. A full-time firefighter with Eye Care One, LLC as chief the Greensboro Fire Department operations officer. Welch has for a decade, Johnson has been published articles on practice a volunteer firefighter with the management, motivation Summerfield department for and profitability. Amy Hayes 17 years. As chief, he oversees

28 Eastern more than 50 volunteer and Robin Wilson Kelly, ’99, Safety and Speed Enforcement through Kentucky School of paid firefighters. Steven Bardstown, Ky., was appointed and the Occupant Protection Ministry. Whitney L. Prather, Minter Kirkwood, ’97, Arlington, principal of Bardstown Awards. He is credited with ’06, Owenton, Ky., was named Va., was accepted to the law Elementary School. Kelly had decreasing fatalities in his patrol manager of communications school of George Washington been assistant principal of the area by 21 percent in 2007. and advertising for Owen University. He will join the school, which serves students Phillip Powell, ’03, Berea, Ky., Electric Cooperative in March. Washington, D.C., office of in grades three through five, has graduated from the Arielle Reese, ’06, Irvine, Ky., Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a for four years. Kentucky State Police Academy. is the community relations patent agent while he earns Trooper Powell was previously coordinator for Rockcastle his law degree. Steven and an officer with the Richmond Hospital and Respiratory wife Jenae Elizabeth Grader Police Department. Mary Hall Care Center. She previously Kirkwood, ’98, are the parents 2000s Raider, ’03, ’06, has been worked with the area Chamber of a son, Ty. Jennifer McQueen Napier, promoted to assistant director of Commerce. Katie Poplin, Jeffrey S. ’00, ’03, London, Ky., is the of career services at EKU. After ’07, Rome, Ga., accepted a Newton, ’97, new program manager joining Eastern’s Career Services position as a microanalyst Brooklyn, N.Y., with Christian Appalachian program in 2003 as job develop- with the Georgia Bureau received both Project in Lancaster, Ky. ment coordinator, Raider of Investigation’s Division an Emmy and Christian Appalachian Project developed part-time, full-time of Forensic Sciences’ Trace an Overseas is an interdenominational and internship employment Evidence Section. Derrick L. Press Club Award as a producer organization providing adult opportunities for students and Trammell, ’07, West Hollywood, for the CBS Evening News education, family restoration, established valuable ties with Calif., is an associate consultant documentary “Ramadi: On the domestic shelters and substance the local business community. with Morgan Samuels Front Line.” The report focuses abuse recovery for Appalachian In her new role, she will be the Company, one of the leading on Marines with the Kilo people in need. primary liaison to the colleges executive search firms in the Company of Camp Lejeune, who William Nay, ’01, of Business & Technology and nation. He assists with the were guarding a government La Grange, Ky., Health Sciences. Mary is interviewing process and edits center in Ramadi, the capital was promoted married to Aaron Raider, ’05, ’07. questionnaires. Trammell of Al Anbar province in central to horticulture Jacqueline Richardson, ’03, was offered the position Iraq. A staff producer for the supervisor at the Nicholasville, Ky., has been an after four grueling telephone CBS news magazine “60 Louisville Zoo, officer with the Lexington Police interviews. He says Dr. Minutes,” Newton has where he has been employed Department since 2003. She is Rudick’s interviewing class embedded with military units since 2002. In his new role, currently pursuing a graduate helped prepare him for this in the Middle East, including Nay will do everything from degree in criminal justice overwhelming process. the 101st Airborne Division. supervising a horticulture crew at EKU. She and husband During his career, he has been and overseeing a volunteer Jeffrey Presley married in Sept. in 43 countries and covered program to maintaining turf 2003. Emily Van Winkle, ’04, Non-degreed Alumni or Alumni seven wars. Douglas Wilder, ’97, areas, landscaping plant beds Indianapolis, Ind., was promoted of Unknown Class Year Beattyville, Ky., was named 2007 and labeling plants. He says to manager of corporate Eileen Farchmin, Babson Park, Ranger of the Year by the he enjoys the unique challenges communication and market Fla., has been promoted to Kentucky Department of Parks. his work presents. “One day I research at Speedco, Inc., the associate professor of sports Wilder, who works at Natural might be planting a tree to only national network of service management at Webber Bridge State Resort Park, provide shade for the public in centers specializing in quick lube International University. became a ranger five years ago. a picnic area, and the next day and tire service for heavy-duty Dr. Farchmin earned her His award nomination credited I could be positioning a log in trucks. Kenneth Cundiff, III, ’05, master of science degree Wilder with having learned park an exhibit as a climbing Liberty, Ky., graduated from from EKU. In addition to boundaries so well that he could structure for a lion or gorilla,” the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit teaching sports management pinpoint the location of a lost he says. Joyce Haste Stevenson, Training Center in Cape May, courses at the bachelor’s and hiker just by the description of a ’01, Somerset, Ky., works for N.J. The eight-week program master’s level, Farchmin is landmark. Tina Renee Barron LifePoint Hospitals as coordinator consisted of both academic and the university’s NAIA faculty Hasty, ’98, Orlando, Fla., is a of the occupational medicine practical instruction. Seaman athletic representative and certified wound care specialist department of Lake Cumberland Cundiff joins 36,000 other men chairs the NAIA’s committee on and wound care nurse at Florida Medical Associates. and women who comprise the gender equity. Donnie Foley, Hospital Hyperbaric and Wound Laura Guerrant, ’02, Danville, Coast Guard’s force. Jonathan Williamsburg, Ky., graduated Clinic. She is now obtaining a Ky., is coordinator of children’s Michael Potts, ’05, Lexington, in February from the Kentucky bachelor’s degree through the photography at the studio Ky., graduated last fall from State Police Academy. A U.S. online program of Florida of Mary Robin Spoonamore. the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Army veteran and a member Hospital College of Health She directs children’s portrait Training Center in Cape May, of the Army National Guard, Science. Amelia “Amy” Pence campaigns and is the chief N.J. During the vigorous eight- Trooper Foley was an officer Prater, ’98, Campton, Ky., is photographer of children’s week training program, Potts with the Chesterfield, Va., rehabilitation manager for Wolfe portraits. Additionally, Guerrant completed instruction on water Police Dept. Joe Hilley, Ala., County Healthcare Center. will offer interior design services safety and survival, first aid, has released the fifth book in Josh Broaddus, ’99, ’02, as related to photography. fire fighting, and more. Ren C. his series of legal thrillers. Huntsville, Ala., was promoted Chris Steward, Scheuerman, ’05, Louisville, Ky., The Deposition continues the to managing director of risk ’02, Indepen- is pursuing a master’s degree story of Mike Connolly, a control for J. Smith Lanier & dence, Ky., was in nursing at Texas Wesleyan down-and-out attorney in the Co., one of the largest privately recognized by University. Kim Van Til, ’05, Gulf South, where Hilley cut his owned insurance brokers in the the Kentucky Plainfield, Ind., is a missionary own teeth as an attorney before U.S. While at J. Smith Lanier, State Police for associate with Great Lakes Area leaving his law firm to pursue Broaddus has set up a web- his efforts to reduce the number Chi Alpha Campus Ministries. his writing ambition. Elizabeth based time tracking software of injuries and fatal collisions on She works with two to three Huebner, St. Louis, Mo., has program that details reports for a stretch of Kentucky interstate campuses simultaneously, joined Lockton, the world’s risk control clients. He has also that had seen a growing number helping plant new ministries largest privately held insurance been managing and marketing of traffic-related issues. and coach their leaders. Van Til broker, as account manager on training opportunities for the Steward, a Trooper, earned both is also enrolled in a missionary the company’s property and risk control department. the Excellence in Highway associate training program casualty insurance team.

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She is responsible for the day- Donald Ison, ’93, to Buffy Reade Davis to Tracy to-day marketing and servicing Peterman on September 22, Junior Alumni Michelle Carmicle of property and casualty 2007. The Isons live in Easley, Clare Marie to Mike Tunstill, ’96, and insurance products to clients S.C. and are the parents of Schwendeman, ’79, ’84, and Duane Carl Tunstill in the healthcare industry. four children. Kelly M. Fread, Cindy Schwendeman on on June 29, 2007. Reade has an Huebner was previously medical ’99, to Mark Fada on August December 12, 2006. older sister, Ashlin, born August staff office manager at Christian 18, 2007. Kelly is a Cat Scan 19, 2002, and an older brother, Hospital of St. Louis. Bryan technologist at Christ Hospital Lucas Clark to Jacob, born February 16, 2004. Jared, Lexington, Ky., has been in Cincinnati and Mark is a Rebecca Clark recognized by the Carnegie pharmacist. The couple resides Brothers, ’86, ’95, ’04, Gavin Brooks to Hero Fund Commission for in West Chester, Ohio. and Tommy Brothers Christy Brown Rock, heroism in the rescue of the Robyn Reynolds, ’00, to Kevin on August 20, 2007. Lucas joins ’97, ’99, and Troy Rock sole survivor of the Flight 5191 Fields, ’95, October 6, 2007. 2-year-old brother Samuel. on December 12, 2007. crash at Blue Grass Airport in Tracie Lynn Gay, ’01, to Joel Aug. 2006. Jared, a Lexington Colin Brashear on June 2, Braden Jonah on Daniel Lewis to Tracey police officer, helped pull co- 2007. Tracie teaches middle December 7, 2003, Ruth Kilgore Beller- pilot James Polehinke from school science in the couple’s and Luke Christian on jeau, ’98, and Lewis the cockpit of the crashed jet. hometown of Hyden, Ky., and August 4, 2006, to Bryan Bellerjeau on Anthony M. Mira, Kahului, Joel works for WYMT-TV in Bradley Craig Lambdin, ’92, and November 7, 2007. Daniel’s big Hawaii, has been named federal Hazard. Kimberly Kiser, ’01, to Dustance Leann Hyslope brother is Jason. security director for Kahului Derick Nicholas Brumbaugh on Lambdin, ’02. Airport by the Transportation September 8, 2007. Kimberly Lyndsay Ella to Robert Hartman, Security Administration (TSA). and Derick live in Richmond, Ky. Dane Kevin to Tara Boh Klute, ’98, and Susan Hogg Hartman Mira came to TSA from the John Stratman, ’02, to Tiffany ’93, and Kevin Klute on May 17, on August 11, 2007. Department of Commerce, Taylor, ’02, on October 6, 2007. 2007. where he was assistant director John is an academic advisor Lydia Claire to Jenna of the anti-terrorism division. with EKU’s College of Business Camden Brent Maxim M. Kubitskey Simp- He served more than 30 years & Technology. Marita Ann was adopted from son, ’98, and Wayne in the U.S. Air Force and Jones, ’04, ’05, to Jeffrey Kinley Kursk, Russia, by Simpson on May 8, 2007. also held positions with the on December 15, 2007. The Kelley Leigh McCowan U.S. Agency for International couple live in Richmond, Ky. Tackett, ’93, ’95, and Jim Tackett. Lucas Michael to Development (USAID), including Stephanie Csizma, ’05, to Camden arrived home March Leeann Gay Uebel, international physical security Jonathan Sikora, ’06, on 16, 2006. ’98, and Gabriel specialist for Eastern Europe September 1, 2007. Tiffany Harvey Uebel, ’98, ’99, and senior security officer for Nicole Rodgers, ’05, to Kevin Liam Hamilton to on November 1, 2007. the USAID in Baghdad, Iraq. Michael Engstrom, ’04, in May John Hamilton Bland, Kirby Osborne, Fort Myers, Fla., 2006. Tiffany and Kevin make ’94, and Elizabeth Alexandria Brooke to who studied apparel design and their home in Clinton, Tenn. Marie Bland on Ben Wilcox, ’98, and merchandising at EKU, accepted Jessica Lou January 9, 2007. Angie Wilcox on July a position as assistant merchant Snapp, ’05, to 3, 2007. for shoes at White House Black Dr. Paul Edward Jaelyn to Ronnie Bell, Market, a subsidiary of Chico’s. Collins on ’95, and Sonya Bell Hayden Micah to Josh Lee Anthony Smith, Los September 23, on March 14, 2007. Broaddus, ’99, ’02, and Katie Angeles, Calif., returned to his 2006. Jessica is Jaelyn’s big brother Broaddus on June 22, 2007. hometown of Corbin, Ky., Aug. a marketing representative for is Ron Darius. 22 for the screening of his film Gator Custom Mobility in Ocala, Samuel Everett to WAR. Released by Lionsgate, Fla., where the couple reside Andelyn Brooke to Nathan Iles, ’99, and a leading independent film with their Australian Shepherd, Coni Gray Duning, ’95, Erica Iles on January studio, the martial arts thriller Kylee. Paul is an optometrist. and David Duning on 23, 2008. stars Jet Li and Jason Statham Lindsay Blank, August 10, 2007. as two adversaries set on a ’05, ’06, to Lance Samantha Grace to violent collision course in the Melching, ’06, Joshua Aaron to Darrell J. Foltz, ’00, Asian mob underground. Smith ’07, on June 23, Aaron Cox, ’96, and and Dyane Kostek studied martial arts at the famed 2007. Lindsay Tamala Cole Cox, ’98, Foltz, ’02, on March Degerber Martial Arts Academy is a teacher at on November 18, 2007. 27, 2007. in Chicago. Boone County, Ky., High School, and Lance teaches at Two Rivers Josiah Alexander to Katrina Jebediah Bryant to Angela Snow Middle School. The couple lives Fields Harris, ’96, and Rev. Leslie Sayers, ’00, and David Sayers, Newlyweds in Independence, Ky., with their J. Harris on January 10, 2007. ’06, on November 19, 2007. Carol Elizabeth Diem, ’79, to two dogs, Riley and Tommy. Gregory Manaugh on December Lacey Ryan, ’06, to Adam Alexandria Kathryn to Jessica Grace to 22, 2007. The couple live in Kilchenman on April 7, Lori Hummel Jones, Christy Michelle Murfreesboro, Tenn., where 2007. Lacey will graduate in ’96, and Travis W. Hamilton Larson, ’00, Carol is a teacher of the visually December 2008 with a Master Jones on November and Matthew Dean impaired for the Murfreesboro of Arts in Marriage and Family 3, 2007. She joins her 4-year-old Larson, ’03, on April 19, 2007. City Schools. Debra Booher Therapy degree from Louisville sister Abigail. ’82, to John Tann on July 28, Presbyterian Seminary. Megan Anna MacKenzie to 2007. They live in Olathe, Kan. Wise, ’07, to Charles Anthony Sarah Caroline Melinda Hall Neltner, Veronica Hensley, ’91, ’04, to Bowling on July 14, 2007. was adopted from ’00, and Jon Neltner Tom Martin, ’93, ’01, on July Megan has a new job as an Guatemala by Tim on July 12, 2007. 2, 2005. Veronica teaches at eighth grade social studies Rose, ’96, and Danville, Ky., Christian Academy teacher. The couple makes Bethany Rose. in the couple’s hometown. Tom their home in Beattyville, Ky. is a member of Eastern’s Alumni Association board.

30 Eastern Brandon Thomas and Zachary Nancy Riley McClure, ’47, A devoted educator for many James, twin boys, to Amanda In Memoriam Rochester, N.Y., died July 15, years, he retired in 1989 from MacSwords Stucker, ’00, and Ray Fritts, ’38, Boca Raton, 2007. McClure entered Eastern Fairfield School District. He is Dan Stucker on August 9, 2007. Fla., died June 4, 2007. Kentucky State Teachers College survived by his wife, Eleanor T. J. Black, ’39, Richmond, upon high school graduation, Cole Butler, ’61. Riley Brooke to Robert Ky., died Jan. 1, 2008. As a but her education was inter- Shelby H. Crowe, William Harris, ’01, student at Eastern Kentucky rupted by World War II, when ’58, Dayton, and Kelly Graf Harris State Teachers College, he she completed a special course Ohio, died Aug. on May 14, 2007. was senior class president for engineering assistants and 18, 2007. He and business manager for the worked for Hamilton Standard earned the William Henry to John Milestone yearbook. Upon Propeller in Hartford, Ct. After bachelor of arts Christopher Reynolds, graduation, he put his business the war, she returned to Eastern, degree in art education from ’01, and Aurea acumen to work on the farm, earned her B.S. in mathematics, EKU, where he was voted Mr. Reynolds on June 21, constantly searching for ways and began working in lens Popularity. He went on to 2007. William joins big sister to increase production and design for Eastman Kodak in receive a master’s degree Ava Elizabeth. improve the return for crops Rochester. She retired in 1986. from Miami University and a and livestock. He earned Vernon L. Harris, ’48, ’50, died doctorate from Ohio State Kaitlyn Nicole to several Madison County, Ky., Oct. 24, 2007 in Lexington, Ky. University. For 37 years Dr. Ashley Malinda Green Pasture awards and the A retired school teacher, he Crowe was a professor at Kensrue Tyson, ’01, 1999 Madison County Farm dedicated 30 years to the Wright State University, where and Ryan Michael Bureau Agricultural Award for education profession. Joseph he earned multiple Teacher Tyson on July 25, 2003. Kaitlyn outstanding lifetime contributions Lambert Rich, ’52, Rio Rancho, Excellence Awards. Richard L. was joined by sister Ava Ryanne to farming. N.M., died Aug. 26, 2007. After “Dick” Horn, ’59, Lexington, Ky., on May 30, 2006. Virginia Stith graduating from EKU, he served died Jan. 12, 2008. Having Morgan, ’40, with the U.S. Army in Korea earned both his bachelor’s and Alyssa Klaire to Tracy Lynn Dunedin, Fla., before graduating from the master’s degrees from EKU, Feltner Dixon, ’02, and Mark died Sept. 13, University of Cincinnati Law Horn taught and coached Aaron Dixon on August 14, 2007. Morgan School and being admitted to football and baseball at Danville, 2007. Alyssa was welcomed by grew up on a Ky. the Ohio, Kentucky and New Ky., High School as well as at her big sister Kailey Brace. farm but traveled the world as Mexico Bar Associations. In his alma mater. He was a an Army wife, living in Japan addition to being a lawyer in former probation and parole Lilly Katherine to for two years with her husband, private practice, Rich worked officer and director of highway Joshua C. Davis, ’03, Dale. Always eager to learn, as a special agent for the FBI, enforcement for the state of ’05, and Samantha she agreed to teach a neighbor an assistant district attorney, Kentucky. Semi-retired, for the Courtney Davis, ’05, English in exchange for flower and as the southwest regional last 11 years Horn was associated on December 28, 2006. arranging lessons. She was chief trial attorney for the risk with Dever, Inc., which specializes also a horsewoman, played management division of the in the golf car and equine Benjamin to Matthew bridge and, at age 70, began Navajo Nation. In 1988 he was service industries. Vinson Joseph Keller, ’03, and tennis lessons. She was a appointed McKinley County, Watts, Sr., ’59, Morehead, Ky., Amanda Morgerson preschool teacher for over a N.M., district judge, a post he died March 17, 2008. Clarence Keller on September decade and volunteered as an held until his 2006 retirement. Scott, ’60, Somerset, Ky., died 18, 2007. usher at a local performing arts Geneva Wilkerson Owens, ’54, Feb. 8, 2008. A veteran of the center. Mayme F. Bales Powers, ’56, Boerne, Texas, died in Korean Conflict, Scott earned a Anna Grace to Kelly ’40, Lexington, Ky., died June Aug. 2007. She was a retired science stipend to attend EKU, Ramsey Winebarger, 16, 2007. Powers, who earned EKU faculty member. Sarah where he earned his master’s ’03, ’07, and Jarred a home economics degree from L. Robinette, ’57, Scottsdale, degree. He was a retired Adam Winebarger, ’05, EKU, retired as assistant director Ariz., died Nov. 7, 2007. educator. Fred Edwin Meece, on July 6, 2007. of the Fayette County, Ky., Armed with an EKU biology ’64, Prestonsburg, Ky., died July school lunch program. She degree, Robinette performed 22, 2006 as the result of a car Krysta to Michael Wynn, ’03, and returned to her alma mater to government research in accident. Needham Saylor, ’65, Brittany Wynn on June 2, 2007. attend many alumni activities Washington, D.C., for many Wallins Creek, Ky., died March over the years. Madge Wilma years before moving to Arizona, 11, 2008. Saylor earned his Rylee to Jessica Selvey Safriet, ’40, Sebring, Fla., where she opened a health master’s degree and Rank I Title Anne-Marie Cima, died Dec. 19, 2007. She was a food store. She later founded from EKU and was employed ’05, and Ronnie Lee teacher for 32 years in Harlan Sci-Ma Education, a provider with Harlan County for 44 years Simpson on January and Paintsville, Ky. She moved of scientific and educational as a teacher, coach, principal 29, 2007. to Sebring in 1983 following products to schools, which and superintendent. Dianna Kay retirement. There she was a she operated until her 2004 Risk, ’70, Madison, Ind., died Lydia Elizabeth to Jessica member of the Garden Club, the retirement. Edith Waldroup Nov. 29, 2007 of pancreatic Mullins Willmes, ’05, and Will Women’s Club and the Readers’ Withers, ’57, Kings Mountain, cancer. She retired from Willmes on November 15, 2007. Club. Virginia Strohmeier Ky., died Nov. 18, 2007. She Madison Junior High School, Tincher, ’46, Auburn, Ala., died received both a bachelor’s where she was a guidance Ava Angela to Oct. 8, 2007. She taught in the degree and a master’s of library counselor, last summer. During Khandan Rezvannjad, Ft. Knox, Ky., schools, at Elkhorn science from EKU. She was a her career she instituted many a current EKU High School of Frankfort, Ky., teacher and librarian at Kings innovative programs that steer graduate student, and was an elementary physical Mountain School for 39 years students away from being and Ferooz Rezvannjad, ’95, education teacher in the Auburn, and librarian in Waynesburg, bullies and toward achievement. on June 21, 2006. Ala., city schools, from which Ky. Virgil Butler, ’58, Hamilton, Many of these programs have she received the distinguished Ohio, died Feb. 23, 2008. While been copied elsewhere, and service award upon her 1987 an undergraduate at EKU, Butler Risk’s dedication earned her retirement. She was an active was a center on the varsity middle school counselor of the member of the National basketball team. Following year honors from the Indiana Woodcarvers Association and graduation, he entered the U.S. Counseling Association in 2002. was ruling elder at First Army Reserve and served as an J. Carleton Bowling, ’72, Presbyterian Church, Auburn. infantry officer from 1959-69. Bakersfield, Calif., died Nov. 2,

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2007 following a brief illness. Disabled American Veterans, Nelson and country group band program to become one Kathleen Geist was a Kentucky Colonel, and Alabama as a rigger before of the finest in the region and Long, ’83, Signal a Mason with over 25 years’ working on a shrimp boat in oversaw the expansion of Foster Mountain, Tenn., service. Margaret Gabriel, the Gulf of Mexico. In 1985 Music Camp, the second oldest died July 18, Stanford, Ky., died Jan. 21, 2008. he joined ITA Audio Visual music camp in the nation, from 2007. After She was a member of SS. Peter Solutions as vice president a single emphasis on high earning her and Paul Catholic Church of of hotel services. school band and orchestra to accounting degree from EKU, Danville, Ky. Martha Lovelace one serving both middle and Long became a Certified Public Gray, Louisville, Ky., died Dec. 9, high school students and Accountant in 1986 and earned 2007. She attended both EKU Former Faculty embracing instrumental, piano a master’s degree in business and LaVarenne Cooking School and vocal instruction. Hartwell administration from the in Paris, France. In addition to and Staff retired in 1999 after 32 years University of Louisiana. She being a gourmet cook, she was Dr. Paul Blanchard, EKU with EKU. However, he was an assistant professor of an avid fisherman and an professor and administrator for remained actively engaged as accounting at the University of accomplished interior decorator. 35 years, retired in December. a consultant with the Kentucky Tennessee at Chattanooga for Paul Hickey, an EKU student A Foundation professor of Music Educators Association seven years. Scott Young, ’89, killed in a car accident in 1999, government, Blanchard began and other groups. Memorial Frankfort, Ky., died July 19, was honored on a Rose Parade teaching in the department in donations may be made to 2007, following a battle with float sponsored by Donate Life 1970 and over the next three the Dr. Robert W. Hartwell cancer. Scott, a member of America, an organization that decades became a widely Scholarship for Musical and Sigma Chi, was a dedicated high encourages organ donation. sought and highly valued expert Leadership Excellence, c/o school guidance counselor. Hickey was selected to have on Kentucky government and EKU Foundation, CPO 19A, 521 Frank Denzinger, ’03, Lanesville, his image appear on the float politics. In 1999 he became Lancaster Ave., Richmond, Ky. Ind., died June 18, 2007. A law as Kentucky’s representative. the first director of Eastern’s 40475. G. Ann Uhlir, Denton, enforcement officer, he was After the accident, Hickey’s Center for Kentucky History and Texas, died Nov. 28, 2007. killed in the line of duty. heart, liver, kidneys, pancreas, Politics. Since 2003 he served Dr. Uhlir was chair of the and eyes were donated to as EKU’s executive director for physical education department individuals from North Carolina governmental relations, working at EKU for 14 years, and over Non-degreed Alumni or Alumni to California. Ryan P. Love, with local and state leaders as the course of her more than of Unknown Class Year Harrodsburg, Ky., died Dec. well as the Kentucky Council 40-year career, was an avid Krista Lynn Lewis Adams, 19, 2007. He was a decorated on Postsecondary Education. promoter of opportunities for Millersville, Md., died March 23, member of the Army Reserve Dr. Don Calitri, professor women in sport. She left 2008. Adams was an employee Unit No. 728 and an Iraq emeritus of health promotion EKU to become executive of Sylvan Learning Center in war veteran. Among his and administration at EKU, has director of the Association for Elkridge, Md., and a licensed recognitions were the Army been appointed to the board Intercollegiate Athletics for real estate agent for Long and Commendation Medal, the of directors of the Foundation Women from 1979-82. She then Foster. At Severn Christian Humanitarian Service Medal, for a Healthy Kentucky. The returned to higher education Church she helped with the and the Army Achievement Foundation seeks to address the as dean of the college of health, youth group and sang with Medal. Brenda Carolyn Belcher health care needs of Kentucky physical education, recreation the praise team. Mattingly, Danville, Ky., died citizens by influencing health and dance at Texas Woman’s Charles E. Beck, St. Petersburg, Jan. 19, 2008. She was the policy, reducing health risks University. Dr. Uhlir’s leadership Fla., died March 14, 2008. He owner of Brenda’s workshop and promoting health equity. and dedication to opening doors received an honorary doctor of for eight years and Belcher’s Dr. Robert W. for women were recognized by laws degree from EKU. Brian Upholstery for 18 years. Hartwell, many honors and awards. Matthew Chic, Burbank, Calif., Jon T. McKeever, Kettering, Ohio, long-time Following her 1996 retirement, died June 21, 2007. Chic attended died March 14, 2008. He retired director of bands she enjoyed international travel, EKU in the mid 1970s, acting in from Irwin Auger Bit after 30 at EKU and particularly her work with many theater productions. For years. He was a proud member director emeritus Earthwatch Research Expedition 28 years, Chic worked in the of the Vette-Set Society. of the Stephen Foster Music Teams to the Czech Republic, Hollywood entertainment Mary Smoot, Shelbyville, Ky., Camp, died Feb. 15, 2008. Estonia, Costa Rica and Kenya. system, spending the past 17 died Nov. 26, 2007, ten days Hartwell helped lead Eastern’s years as an employee of after her 100th birthday. A Paramount Studios. Harry former teacher, she was the Doepke, Bellevue, Ky., died Oct. last surviving member of her 31, 2007. An avid sports fan, he immediate family. Lena Beatrice was the Kentucky high school Fisk Steinhauser, Rogersville, state champion in tennis singles Ala., died Oct. 23, 2007. She Eastern Kentucky University congratulates several sister colleges and played basketball for EKU. taught in the Kenton County, and universities who recently celebrated the inauguration of a He was ordained in the Assem- Ky., school system from the new president and thanks the following alumni who represented blies of God church in 1966. For mid-1940s until her retirement Eastern at the investiture ceremonies: more than 40 years, Rev. Doepke as both sixth grade teacher and led Glad Tidings Temple, the principal of Visalia School in University of Southern Mississippi—Dr. Jeanie Bowman, ‘66 church founded by his parents 1974. Steinhauser lived on a in 1926. He led a Bible study for 208-acre farm from the time she Haverford College—Tom Coffey, ’65 the church’s remaining 20 married until 2006, when she members the Sunday before his was 96. Gregg Taylor, Milford, Wright State University—W. Michael Conway, ’72 death. Estill J. Fannin, Lake Ohio, died Feb. 5, 2008 of a Edinboro University of Pennsylvania—Dr. G. Michael McDavid, ‘72 Panasoffkee, Fla., died Feb. 27, brain tumor. As a sergeant with 2006. He earned a master’s the U.S. Air Force’s Security Eastern Illinois University—Dr. John Messer, ‘72 degree from EKU and was a Service, Taylor analyzed the Owensboro (Ky.) Community & Technical College—Cheryl Roberts, ‘76 retired teacher and principal of military communication of the Carter County, Ky., Technical other countries. He toured Southern College of Optometry—Greg Ryan, ’79 School. Having served in both the Philippines and Japan, Coastal Carolina University—Paul F. Daniel, ’89 the U.S. Army and Air Force, he playing guitar in rock bands, was a lifetime member of the and traveled the U.S. with Willie Northeastern Illinois University—Tom Larance, ’91

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Kentucky politics have never been for the faint of heart, but no matter how volatile the climate, the state’s political game is one Joe Gershtenson doesn’t mind dealing himself in. He pays no heed to the etiquette mavens who warn that politics don’t have a place in polite conversation. Whether a media outlet in need of analysis of the coal severance tax or a local resident wondering about the 25-year age disparity between Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo and his fiancé, Gershtenson will gladly discuss everything from the most controversial of hot button issues to the seemingly mundane. The Colorado native became entranced by the Commonwealth’s political atmosphere when he and his family returned to his wife’s home state in 2003 after he completed his doctorate at the University of Texas at Austin. He learned at the feet of now retired EKU director of government relations Paul Blanchard and sees it as part of his mission to share his enthusiasm with others, encouraging them to gain a better understanding of the process of government. “I don’t shy away from anything because, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s too touchy a subject’,” Gershtenson says. “My role as I see it is to bring that academic perspective as non-partisan and objectively as possible.” Gershtenson has tackled matters from gay marriage to abortion to the posting of the Ten Commandments—social issues that evoke fiery response from the public. “These are things people hold very A deeply and have strong feelings about, more so than if we talked about education or healthcare,” the professor contends. “Those aren’t cutting PRIME to the very soul of their being quite the same way.” Some argue that the media inflames debate over such issues, SOURCE sensationalizing the stories in an effort to boost sagging circulation figures and ad revenues. “That’s what gets covered because the media is giving people what they want to hear,” Gershtenson asserts. Overall, however, he contends that the media strives to be fair but cautions hile the late date of Kentucky’s presidential primary that news outlets are corporate enterprises. “This is something we usually renders its outcome somewhat of a moot point, professors constantly try to communicate to our students—it is a with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama slugging it out business,” Gershtenson maintains. “You have to understand that, for forW the Democratic nomination long after a candidate is typically the most part, these are not non-profit entities whose mission it is to anointed, this year’s May 20 balloting was touted as having real potential better the world. They’re driven by advertising, subscription rates, to impact the race for the White House. This combined with the viewership rates.” everyday drama of state politics found Joe Gershtenson, a professor in There is always a concern that repeated negative news coverage Eastern Kentucky University’s department of government and director will cause people to lose faith in politics. However, although pundits of Eastern’s Center for Kentucky History and Politics, fielding multiple often lament low levels of political trust among Americans, Gershtenson calls a week from reporters across the Commonwealth looking for embraces what he refers to as healthy skepticism, asserting that insight and analysis. citizens have a vital role to play as watchdogs. Blind trust is not The Center serves a variety of purposes, from preserving oral beneficial to a democracy, he declares. It’s that assertion that makes history to citizenship education to providing expert sources for the EKU’s work through the Center for Kentucky History and Politics so media on important political topics. vital. “Students aren’t nearly active enough, in my mind,” he says. Gershtenson is a prime resource for journalists. As a matter of “That’s one of the major challenges for folks on college campuses—to course, he’s quoted in almost every major news story on Kentucky actively engage younger individuals in political dialogue and encourage politics, he makes frequent appearances on the statewide public affairs their participation.” television program, and is a sought after radio talk show guest. Inaugural Champions Weekend! A special weekend for all former coaches,

players, trainers and managers. Come back to The Campus Beautiful when the colors are beautiful, the air teases with the first September 5-6 bites of fall and, oh yeah, Colonel football. Friday, September 5 Annual Worn Cleat Club Golf Scramble Be part of new head coach Dean Hood’s first • Tee it up with friends at the early morning Golf Scramble. campaign at the helm as the Colonels take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers in a key OVC matchup. • Join us for an evening reception filled with memories and probably a few tall tales. This fall plan to have a ball at Saturday, September 6 Champions Weekend and Homecoming! Eastern Kentucky University vs. Western Kentucky University Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Call (859) 622-6620 • All former players, coaches, managers, and trainers for more information go to eku.edu to plan your visit. will be introduced by decade prior to kick-off. • Watch the Colonels tackle the Hilltoppers in what could be the last game in Richmond in this storied rivalry. Now that WKU has moved to Division 1A in football, NCAA regulations forbid them playing teams from Division 1AA on the road. While the NCAA ponders our request to waive this ruling in light of the long- standing nature of this rivalry, make plans to be here and cheer on the Colonels. Hey, whether it’s our last home game against the ‘Toppers or not, it’s still Western. Need we say more. and 1982 National • We’ll be honoring the 1979 Championship teams at halftime.

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