The President’s Pen Christian Service key to Wayland success he Christmas season and start on page 10). Or the impact School of of the New Year always lead Education students have while serving Tme to reflect on God’s remark- as voluntary math and literary coach- able blessings and to take stock of how es for Plainview Independent School we at Wayland have, in turn, helped District. Our Mission Center students others. This holiday season has been no also mentor middle school and high Dr. Bobby Hall different as Laurie and I give thanks for school students on four local campuses, President the truly humbling and exciting oppor- conduct weekly prison ministry services Wayland Baptist University tunity to serve in this capacity. The first and Bible studies at two local correc- six months have been fast-paced and tional facilities, and feed more than 600 productive as we have now visited every persons at the annual Community Wide The Presidential Wayland campus to meet with faculty Thanksgiving Meal. Faculty and students and staff. Along the way we have also in our School of Music have joined with Inauguration for enjoyed talking with many WBU alumni the Friends of Music to create the C.K. Dr. Bobby Hall and other constituents. Their optimism, Bryan Instrument Loaner Program for support, and interest in engaging in the Plainview junior high band students. is scheduled for work and future of Wayland was appar- You will find this spirit of Christian ent in every location. service wherever you go across the Way- January 25, 2017. God continues to bless our institu- land System. In Anchorage, for example, tion with a mission and opportunities our student Society of Human Resource Please make plans that really get us out of bed in the Management chapter not only wins morning. The complexity and diversity national awards, but also conducts blan- to join us. A public of that mission in terms of geograph- ket, coat, and even toilet paper drives ical locations, delivery systems, types (cleverly named “Iditaroll” as a humor- reception will be of students served, and opportunities ous nod to Alaska’s famous Iditarod sled to share Christ’s love through educa- dog race!) for local homeless shelters. held from tional excellence across many cultures Our School of Nursing students recent- 4:30-6:30 p.m. is invigorating, distinctive, and unique. ly collected more than 500 pounds God has entrusted Wayland to perform of green beans for the Raul Jimenez More information this sacred duty for more than a century Thanksgiving Dinner, which serves more and today’s Wayland Family is doing it than 25,000 low income and elderly is available at as well as ever before. persons in San Antonio. Consider, for example, the soap-mak- As they have done from the school’s wbu.edu/inauguration ing business our Enactus students in inception, Wayland people are selflessly the School of Business have developed serving others and sharing the Good to allow intellectually and developmen- News around the world. Your university tally disabled clients at Central Plains is making a difference, and we can’t wait Center to learn business and production to see what lies in store in 2017! skills and earn personal income (story FOOTPRINTS, Volume 62, No. 2 Editorial Board Danny Andrews, BA’72, Publisher Jonathan Petty, BA’95, MA’09, Editor

Alumni Officers Tyke Dipprey, BSOE’96 , President Stacie Hardage, BBA’89 , Vice President Danny Andrews, BA’72, Director, Alumni Development

Executive Board Dr. Gary Abercrombie, BS’73 Kevin Carter, BBA’93 Brenda Gonzalez, BA’73 Mike Manchee, BS’94, MEd’97 Richard Miller, BS’87 Danny Murphree, BS’69 Daleyn Schwartz, AAS’85 Caren Smith, BA’92 Yolanda Vera, BA’83 Courtney Williams, BSIS’02 Features Danny Wrenn, BA’84 Young Alumni Board 2 The inauguration of Dr. Bobby Hall is set Sarah Langston, BSIS’10, M.Ed’13, President Shaney Brewer, BSIS’10, M.Ed’13, Vice President Sarah Schmalzried, BBA’12, Treasurer Shanna Donica, MBA’05 4 McClenagan named Vice President L. Parker Francis, BAS’13 James Heliton, BSOE’10 Ashlee Juarez, BSIS’09 Bobby McCloud, BBA’03 There’s a new Miss Wayland Justin Ogden, BM’03 6 Zane Powers, BA’02 Kristen Reddoch, BA’12 Rodrigo Silva, BBA’12 Amber Smith, BA’07 10 Business students are making a difference Judith Weshinksey-Price, MPA’11 Also Inside FOOTPRINTS is published by the Association of Former Students at Wayland Baptist University. No outside advertis- 12 Jimmy Dean Museum opens ing is accepted. Wayland Baptist University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Wayland Baptist University is accredited by the South- 20 News Briefs ern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, mas- 26 Sports Briefs ter’s, and doctorate levels. Contact the Commission on Col- leges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of 34 Advancement Notes Wayland Baptist University. Non-profit rate postage paid at Lubbock, Texas 79404. 35 Thinking Out Loud Telephone (806) 291-3600. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to FOOT- PRINTS, Wayland Baptist University, 1900 West 7th St. 37 Letters from Readers 1291 437, Plainview, TX 79072. Wayland Baptist University does not discriminate on the 38 Class Notes basis of race, color, religion, age, sex or national origin in administration of its policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other school administration. If you have any questions or comments about Footprints, e-mail Danny Andrews at [email protected], or Jonathan Petty at [email protected], or write to us in care of the Wayland Alumni Office. A Legacy of Light The Presidential Inauguration of Bobby L. Hall

by JONATHAN PETTY will accompany the inauguration Laney Center 4:30 – 6:30 that Director of Communications throughout the week, including afternoon. a campus-wide open house and There also will be a student ayland Baptist University a student showcase that will showcase where students will Wwill hold a Presidential give students the chance to earn compete for a scholarship by dis- Inauguration and Investiture cere- some scholarship money. playing their original works such mony on Wednesday, January 25, Classes will be canceled as songs, artwork, written word or 2017, officially installing Bobby on Jan. 25, giving student and other creative outlets, celebrating L. Hall, Ed.D., as the school’s 13th faculty the opportunity to host the inauguration. president. The ceremony will take and participate in a campus-wide As part of the inauguration place at 11 a.m. in Harral Memo- open house. The academic week, faculty and staff at Way- rial Auditorium. schools and various staff offic- land’s various campus locations The investiture ceremony will es will host visitors and guests around the country also are be streamed live online at www. throughout the day. The open being encouraged to take part in wbu.edu/inauguration. house will run from 8:30-10:15 volunteer work in their commu- The Inauguration Committee a.m. and 2-4 p.m. The public is nities. One of Dr. Hall’s points of has planned several events that also invited to a reception in the emphasis includes connecting

2 footprints the university more closely with the communi- ties it serves. Employees will team up to conduct service projects with various groups within each community. Dr. Hall was named president by the Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2016, and is the first alumnus to hold the position. He has been associated with the university for more than 30 years, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business A Legacy of Light: Administration degree from Wayland in 1982 and One of Our Own, Igniting a Vision a master’s degree in 1985. He holds a doctorate from Texas Tech University. Schedule of Events During his time at Wayland, Dr. Hall has served Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in many capacities, including assistant executive Open House...... 8:30-10:15 a.m. vice president, director of institutional research Campus Wide and effectiveness, director of graduate services, Investiture Ceremony ...... 11 a.m. executive director of university relations, assistant Harral Memorial Auditorium to the president for institutional advancement, Delegate Luncheon ...... 12:30-1:45 p.m. director of public relations, and director of career University Center 211 planning and placement. Prior to being named Open House...... 2-4 p.m. president he was the university’s executive vice Campus Wide president and provost, a position he held since Reception ...... 4:30-6:30 p.m. 2008. He has also served as a faculty member in Pete and Nelda Laney Center the School of Business. Student Showcase ...... 7:30 p.m. Dr. Hall and his wife Laurie have a daughter, Pete and Nelda Laney Center Alex, who graduated from Wayland in 2010, and a son, Lucas who is a senior at Wayland.

A Legacy of Light Students compete for scholarship

s part of the Presidential Center on Jan. 25, where the monologue; created artwork, AInauguration, Wayland is collective works of students who paintings, drawings, photography, hosting a special “We are Way- entered the scholarship contest sculpture or such; or a video land” student scholarship con- will be on display. piece. The original works must be test. Students have the chance The contest calls for students a recorded submission roughly to earn up to $5,000 in scholar- to submit an original piece that 3-5 minutes in length. ships for a first-place entry in the describes their Wayland experi- The contest began Dec. 1 and contest. Second place will receive ence, focusing on one idea such runs through Jan. 6, at which $3,000 with third place earning as “What I love about Wayland,” time all entries will be judged by $2,000. The contest is open to “What makes Wayland … Way- a select committee. The top three current Wayland students who land,” “Being a Pioneer,” etc. winners will be showcased at the are at least 18 years old. Submissions can be written, such delegate luncheon on Jan. 25. All A student showcase will be as an essay or poem; a dramatic entries will be showcased later held at 7:30 p.m. in the Laney performance such as music or that evening in the Laney Center.

footprints 3 Dr. Cindy McClenagan Former Dean of Languages and Literature moves into Academic VP role

by JONATHAN PETTY well prepared her for the new platforms and geographical Director of Communications position. Hall served as McClen- locations, hiring excellent faculty agan’s immediate supervisor members, dealing with difficult ayland Baptist University during his time as Executive Vice challenges, and working collabo- Wnamed Dr. Cindy Mc- President and Provost. ratively across all elements of the Clenagan the new Vice President “It has been a privilege university system. for Academic Affairs, effective in to work with Dr. McClenagan “I am confident that Dr. Mc- August. She served as the Dean throughout her tenure as Dean Clenagan’s vision and leadership of the School of Languages and of the School of Languages and will propel Wayland’s academic Literature at Wayland since 2008. Literature, where she has pro- programs to even greater heights As VPAA, McClenagan will vided excellent leadership and and look forward to continuing oversee all graduate and under- prepared herself well for this se- our work together in her new graduate academic programs to nior administrative appointment,” role.” ensure quality and relevance. Hall said. “She has proven herself McClenagan earned her Wayland President Dr. Bobby capable of developing innovative doctorate in English at Texas Tech Hall said McClenagan’s qualifica- and excellent educational pro- University in 2002, specializing in tions and work experience have grams across multiple delivery 20th Century American Litera-

4 footprints ture. She received her master’s degree from Tech in 1998. McClenagan also holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science that she completed in 1993 at the University of Iowa. Her undergraduate work was done at Luther College in Iowa. Brandenburg McClenagan came to Wayland in 1993 as a Collection Development and named Dean Reference Librarian, also teaching re- search courses. She progressed through by KRISTEN REDDOCH the ranks, being named Assistant Pro- School of Langauges and Literature fessor of English in 1999. She earned Laura Brandenburg was recently named the new Associate Professor status in 2004. A Dean of the School of Languages and Literature at year later, McClenagan was promoted Dr. Wayland Baptist University, filling the position vacated by Dr. to Professor of English and was named Cindy McClenagan, who has transitioned into her new role as Division Chair of Languages and Litera- Vice President of Academic Affairs. ture, a position she held until 2008 when As dean, Brandenburg will now report directly to McClen- Wayland transitioned to a school model agan who oversaw the decision to promote her to the new and she was named Dean of the School position. of Languages and Literature. “I am confident that Dr. Brandenburg’s administrative skills, McClenagan has taught a wide range even temperament, and purposeful vision will move the school of topics within the School and has been forward in a positive manner,” McClenagan said. in charge of the daily operations of the Brandenburg has taught for Wayland’s School of Languages School across Wayland’s 14 campus- and Literature for six years, first as an online adjunct instruc- es. Her oversite included planning and tor and then as a full-time assistant professor of English. She managing budgets, scheduling classes, teaches both face-to-face and online courses, primarily in com- and hiring, supervising and evaluating position and rhetoric, technical communication and profession- faculty and staff. She was responsible for al writing. Brandenburg earned her bachelor’s degree in English initiating and implementing new academ- from Angelo State University in 2007. She then earned a Master ic programs such as the Master of Arts of Arts in English from Texas Tech University in 2009, specializ- in English and Master of Arts in Human- ing in Linguistics. Also at Texas Tech, Brandenburg completed ities. Under her leadership, the School her Ph.D. in Technical Communication in 2012, specializing in developed curriculum in three additional Composition and Rhetoric. languages (American Sign Language, Chi- Brandenburg looks forward to serving faculty and students nese and Latin) to go along with Spanish, alike in her new role as dean. German and French. She also oversaw “I love administration as much as I love teaching,” Branden- the development of new specializations burg said. “My greatest interest is in students; we do adminis- within the School, including cross-disci- tration so that we can serve our students.” plinary minors in professional writing and The School of Languages and Literature offers undergradu- film. ate majors in English and Spanish, with English specializations McClenagan is married to Dr. Brian available in American Literature, British Literature, and Profes- McClenagan, a psychology professor in sional Writing. Minors are offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Wayland’s School of Behavioral and So- German, Latin, and Professional Writing. A Master of Arts in cial Sciences. They are members of First English is available online, as is a Master of Arts in Humanities, United Methodist Church and have two taught in conjunction with the School of Behavioral and Social sons, Kyle, 15, and Jackson, 11. Science and the School of Religion.

footprints 5 Claiming The Crown Lexi Summers wouldn’t describe herself as a pageant girl, but now she is Miss Wayland 2017

6 footprints Contestants perform the opening number during the Miss Wayland pageant in November.

by JONATHAN PETTY talents that make us who we are. It was Director of Communications a lot of fun to spend time with those girls.” Summers is a junior elementary lthough Lexi Summers was no education major who plans to carry on a Astranger to Wayland, she wouldn’t family tradition, pursuing a career as an describe herself as one who is comfort- educator. Summers said her grandfather able in a scholarship pageant setting. and mother were both teachers, as her “You should have seen me practicing older sister, Megan, graduated from Way- walking in high heels,” Summers said. “I land last May with an education degree. was struggling with that. Just the walk “I guess I’ve just always been sur- and performing in front of people is not rounded by kids,” she said of her career something that I am used to doing. It was choice. “I always had those opportunities terrifying, but it was also exciting.” to volunteer and work with kids in my Summer’s practice in the high heels church. Through my mom, I had opportu- paid off as she was crowned Miss Way- nities to kind of see these kids and hang land 2017 at the annual Miss Wayland out with them. Just the idea of whenever Pageant in November. Despite the expe- they learn something and seeing how rience being one of the most frightening their faces light up – it’s always exciting things she has done, she said it was also for me.” a lot of fun. Summers said she speaks from “The whole point of the pageant was personal experience, having struggled in to glorify God,” Summers said. “I remem- school at times. ber sitting down with (Executive Director “School was never easy for me,” she of Student Services) Brad (Miles) and him said. “What I want kids to know is that just explaining that it was to be fun. We are because you are struggling and you have all beautiful and we all have those unique to work harder does not mean that you

footprints 7 are dumb in any way. You are very intelligent.” While focusing on education is her goal, Summers said her plans for her own education- al journey didn’t necessarily include Wayland. Along with her older sister, Summers’ parents and grandparents all attended Wayland, but it wasn’t her initial choice. She just kind of ended up here. “I guess it was my senior year in high school that I finally made the decision (to attend Wayland) and I didn’t completely understand it,” she said. But that understanding soon came to her through a family illness. On her first day of school, Summers’ father was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was through that experience that she fully under- stood why God had placed her at Wayland. “I got to experience how people at Wayland take you under their wing and treat you as a family member and show you their love and compassion,” she said. “I didn’t even know all of these people, but they came up and said, ‘I’m praying for you, I love you. We’re here for you.’” Summers’ father fully recov- can go and get coffee with as a have also been a vital part of her ered and no longer suffers from class. Sometimes they’ll say let’s educational journey. the tumor, but the impact of the meet at the coffee shop and we’ll “You get to experience the Wayland Family was not lost on go and just talk. They genuinely good and the bad and you get to her. It’s a message she hopes to care about you and they want to experience it together,” she said. share with others. invest in your academic success.” Summers never planned “You look at Wayland and Along with the academics, on competing in a scholarship think this is a small school, what Summers said she appreciates pageant, but now that she has could it have to offer? Honestly, the activities that keep her busy won, she is looking forward to it has so much to offer,” she said. throughout the year, and the representing her school as Miss “You have professors that you friends she has made at Wayland Wayland.

8 footprints Wayland Ex authors The Dragon and the Mask “Life is war from the moment we are born until we die. Paul made sure we understood this dilemma and gave us detailed description of the battle fatigues we should wear in this war (Ephesians 6). We are to know the schemes of the enemy and stand firm in the face of his deception,” says Deanna Harris Cooner, EX’70. Dr. Cooner says she began her war at Wayland Baptist Uni- versity as she sought an edu- cation and that her enemy was confusion. “For 30 years, I pursued a variety of educational degrees correctness. The same schemes ness. It is a six-volume series with – nursing, journalism, foreign of the Devil that I experienced a fantasy story that is biblically languages, drama and creative were being used in more vile correct with a warfare Christian writing. At the age of 48, I began ways against these precious worldview. The Dragon and the another round of schooling, this young people, most of them Mask is the first of this series. time to put a degree on the 140 from Christian families active in Here is a synopsis of the hours of schooling I had collect- church,” she said. book, which will be available in ed,” she explained. Deanna fulfilled her calling as the spring semester when Dr. Deanna responded to the a story teller relating biblical con- Cooner comes for a book signing call of the Lord at age 14 and cepts. She had the education and at the University Store. she never lost that calling, even the experience having worked as Buster Troye becomes though she couldn’t identify it. a writer in a variety of jobs. She alarmed thinking a sinkhole is Nonetheless, she gained scars knew the Lord, she knew theology about to swallow him. However, along the way to finalizing her and she knew how to write. he soon discovers it is not a sink- education. “My education took me a hole but something much worse. At age 52 and with a doctor- lifetime to complete, but every A dragon places a dead bull at ate degree in hand, she now felt minute of it was vital for the min- Buster’s feet. confident to establish a bibli- istry of counseling to which God Buster wonders if he is having cal counseling ministry in her has called me,” she said. a nightmare. The dead bull at his church. Her practice attracted Thus the Dragon series was feet proves the dragon is real. young adults with society-born born. It is an entertaining story Now Buster wants to know where issues. with a counseling objective in it came from, why it is on his “This gave me a great burden a world of confusion between for this generation caught in God’s Word and political correct- post-modernism and political see DRAGON, page 36

footprints 9 Left: Obet Medina, a sophomore business major from Plainview, displays some of the soaps that are being made at the Central Plains Center in Plainview. Medina and other mem- bers of Wayland Baptist University’s Enactus team developed the business model used by the CPC to employ its clientele in a soap-making business.

Right: The soaps created for sale at Plainview’s Central Plains Center come in a variety of fra- grances and are available for purchase at www. diamondsuds.com.

Students work with disabled adults to create business Enactus changing lives through action

by JONATHAN PETTY Through the project CPC needs. The Central Plains Center, Director of Communications clientele with intellectual and de- an organization that assists in- velopmental disabilities work in tellectually and developmentally The Wayland Baptist Universi- their own soap-making business disabled (IDD) individuals, need- ty chapter of Enactus, an interna- to create, package and sell the ed a project or program to raise tional student business organi- Diamond Suds product. funds and employee clients. zation focused on changing lives Wayland’s Enactus group “Enactus is always looking through entrepreneurial action, looks for new projects each year for new projects every semester,” has developed a new project, that meet a need in the com- said Obet Medina, a sophomore working with the Central Plains munity. Business students then business major from Plainview. Center (CPC) in Plainview to develop the business plan and “The project we developed is to create, develop and sell Diamond marketing and management ob- make hand-made soap and let Suds fragrant soap. jectives necessary to meet those the clients at CPC make it and

10 footprints Wayland students also developed a website www. diamondsuds.com where people can view the inven- tory and order the soap. The cost is $7 per bar on the website, which includes shipping. All proceeds benefit the Central Plains Center and its clients. Dr. Barry Evans, Dean of the School of Business at Wayland, explained that projects like this not only benefit the CPC clients, but the education benefit to his students is priceless. “Wayland students get to see and work with a start-up busi- sell ness created from scratch. The it. The profits students are integrally involved in made from the soap will benefit the CPC, starting a brand new business,” Ev- and the clients also get paid to do this.” ans said. “They do everything that anybody starting IDD Director Brenda Garcia said the project a new business in Plainview will do.” means a lot to the clients working in the business. Evans explained that the students are in charge “They love it when we make soap,” she said. of everything from determining a need and target “They love the new product. It brings worth to market to delivering the product. Students had to them. It’s something they enjoy doing. They get to develop a business plan that included securing ap- take home a paycheck and that means something propriate facilities, securing raw materials, purchas- to them.” ing production equipment, determining cost and Medina, the Enactus social media and market- resale, how to market the product, and the logis- ing officer, said making the soap is a fairly simple tics of shipping the product to meet the needs of process. After determining the best method of those who order it. Enactus students also got some production, Wayland students developed a poster unique management experience in training individ- that explains the process, then spent each Friday uals with disabilities to produce the soap. afternoon for about 5 weeks working with clients to “You could put together seven or eight classes teach them how to make the soap. in the School of Business, and the students get re- “We taught them how to mix it up and put it in al-world experience on how it all works,” Evans said. the molds,” Medina said. The Wayland Enactus team consists of 11 The soaps come in a variety of fragrances business students. The group will present its project including: lavender, green tea and ginger, lemon, analysis at regional and national competitions next pumpkin and brown sugar, mint chocolate chip, hot May. Medina said the group is already looking into cocoa, cinnamon and sugar, and rustic winter and a project for next semester that will involve setting rum. Some of the fragrances are seasonal and were up a small retail shop to sell toiletries, some food developed for the holiday season. and snacks, and other necessities to dorm students.

footprints 11 Dean Museum draws a crowd The grand opening of Wayland’s new attraction was a huge success

Story by Jonathan Petty Director of Communications

12 footprints ith Jimmy Dean’s widow Donna, who spent time WDonna Dean Stevens earlier in the day talking to and her husband Jayson Stevens, a group of students who on hand, Wayland Baptist Univer- live in Jimmy Dean Hall and sity and the Plainview Chamber speaking at chapel, gave of Commerce officially cut the credit to Wayland’s Director ribbon on the Jimmy Dean Muse- of Museums Rodney Wat- um September 28. son for creating a museum Approximately 450 people that fulfilled her vision and attended the ribbon cutting and Jimmy’s wishes, and greatly grand opening that took place on exceeded her expectations the Wayland campus. of what the museum could After Plainview Mayor Wendell be. Dunlap read a proclamation ded- “It is my hope and icating the museum, Wayland’s prayer, and it has always Chairman of the Board of Trust- been Jimmy’s greatest wish ees Dr. Vernon Stokes thanked to have this museum, and those in attendance for coming. for those who gaze upon the “The first word that comes to displays that tell the story my mind is, Wow!” Stokes said. of his life to be inspired by “We see this as a very high-water his rags-to-riches story,” she mark for the life of this universi- said. “To believe in them- ty.” selves and that they can be career and career in the sausage Wayland President Dr. Bobby who they want to be. When you business. The museum also has a Hall echoed those sentiments go through here, I hope you are 25-seat theatre where visitors can and thanked Donna for choosing inspired to be the best you can watch “Breakfast and a Song: Wayland and Plainview as the be.” The Jimmy Dean Story.” place for the museum. The Jimmy Dean Museum The museum is open Monday “This is where it’s supposed is approximately 7,500 square through Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., to be because Jimmy is one of feet and contains 25 display Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. us,” Hall said. “God has gifted all cases, three large wall panels, on Saturday and Sunday from of us in particular ways. Jimmy and four multi-media displays April to Thanksgiving. For more was a guy who figured out how to that depict the life and times of information or to set up a time use those gifts and it serves as a Jimmy Dean from growing up in for group tours, call 806-291- challenge to all of us to be able the Seth Ward addition of Plain- 3660. to do the same.” view, through his entertainment

footprints 13 Development office focuses on annual achievements by TERESA YOUNG years, raising more than $200,000 Director of Annual Giving to benefit Wayland students. That excitement has obviously been conta- You know that saying, “Never a gious as we’ve added new members dull moment”? That could be the from both events and also from some motto of the development office at of our Board of Trustees’ wives. It’s Wayland as the year 2016 has been been a fun year!” marked by a new campaign, several Proceeds funded the 2016 Sally new events and a growing women’s Society projects, which included the philanthropy group. As we prepare first of five installments to the IMPACT to bid adieu to this calendar year, 2020 capital campaign, a furnishings here are the highlights from another remodel to the upstairs seating area successful advancement year. of the McClung University Center, The Sally Society women’s philan- minor grants to some WBU athletic thropy group held its fifth annual teams and an additional donation to Power of the Purse luncheon event in the Sarah Tucker Wayland Endowed April on the Plainview campus, raising Scholarship established by the Soci- more than $6,000 from the live and ety in 2012 as its first project. silent purse auction sponsored in This fall also saw the third year part by local businesses. Three new of the BIG GIVE emphasis for the members were added to the society, Wayland Annual Fund expanded in growing the impact that group is able format and including a 12-hour live to make on the campus. telethon. With inspiration and as- Another Saturday brunch event, sistance from WBU alumnus Chris featuring the theme Power of the Stegall, who works for BEK television Purse Goes Wild with animal prints, in North Dakota, the development was held in September in Lubbock, office organized a Nov. 11 event in the third such event in that city. the WBU Black Box Theatre. Stegall Once more held at Prosperity Bank’s recruited help from former co-work- banquet room, the growing event ers at a Lubbock TV station to serve raised more than $4,000 for the Sally on cameras and technical crew, and Society, and two new members were the President’s Ambassadors helped added. with emcee and greeting duties. “The Power of the Purse has really “We took the opportunity to have grown into a popular event in the the program live-streamed online to community, and we were excited to really showcase what’s happening at celebrate our fifth luncheon in Plain- Wayland and the incredible students view this spring,” said Teresa Young, we have on campus, which is ulti- coordinator of the Sally Society and mately who donors are impacting Wayland’s Director of Annual Fund. with their gifts to the Annual Fund,” “It’s exciting to see what the society explained Young. “We did live inter- has been able to do over the past five views with every academic school

14 footprints Cody Lindbergh, on the set of The Big Give tele- thon, demonstrates the enormity of The Big Give on student life at Wayland. Lindbergh, a President’s Ambassador, and his fellow PAs hosted the telethon that raised more than $100,000 for Wayland’s Annual Fund. footprints 15 The Sally Society purse auction in Plainview. dean, had panel discussions about missions, ministry and campus involve- ment; and interspersed all of that with performances by our many talented music groups. We closed out the night with a student talent show and a dis- cussion with our alumni judges panel that was really moving.” Young said the event was a success both financially – more than $109,000 was raised toward the $108,000 goal celebrating Wayland’s 108th year – and in viewership as around 565 unique views were recorded for the online webcast. The telethon was also aired on Wayland’s TV station in Plain- view and on the WBU radio station. “The Annual Fund helps us keep the unique Wayland experience going on all our campuses,” Young said. “The money raised in this one event goes a long way toward meeting our yearly goal and making a difference for stu- dents at Wayland. We are truly grateful The Sally Society women’s philanthropy group meetings in Lubbock (top) to our generous donors.” and Planiview.

16 footprints McDougals recognized for philanthropic efforts by JONATHAN PETTY Director of Communications

elbert and Carolyn DMcDougal were hon- ored by the Lubbock chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals as Outstanding Philanthropists at a special lun- cheon on Nov. 17 at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock. The McDougals were nominated for the award by Wayland Baptist University. Delbert McDougal served on Wayland’s Board of Trustees for 18 years and played an instru- mental role in the development Delbert and Carolyn McDougal are pictured with Wayland Baptist University President Dr. of the Lubbock Campus through Bobby Hall at the annual award luncheon for the Lubbock chapter of the Association of his real estate expertise. Delbert Fundraising Professionals. Nominated by Wayland, the McDougals were named Outstand- assisted Wayland leadership in ing Philanthropists. securing the Wayland Plaza in Lubbock and later purchasing the they recently were honored with to the Community Foundation former Charter Plains property the President’s Award for philan- of West Texas (previously the where the Lubbock campus is thropic support of the university. Lubbock Area Foundation), where now located. Over an extended period, they they provided a donor-advised Throughout his board service have enabled WBU to meet its fund to benefit many charitable and since that time, the McDou- goals for programs and operat- organizations in the city. The gals have given generously to ing support with generosity and McDougals have also blessed the various causes at Wayland, from loving encouragement and have Buckner Foundation with their the Annual Fund to special proj- shared of their knowledge to ben- financial gifts over the years, sup- ects including the Pete and Nelda efit the university as well. porting the local foster home and Laney Student Activities Center “The McDougals have made a My Father’s House ministry and which was completed in 2007. huge impact on Lubbock as well helping fund a school in Africa When WBU launched its Centen- as Wayland,” said Mike Melcher, through Buckner International, nial Capital Campaign in 2008, executive director of advance- proving a deep interest in the Delbert McDougal volunteered ment for Wayland. “Their contri- well-being of children. to chair the effort and made a butions have touched the lives of The McDougals are probably sizeable lead gift. The McDougals many people in Lubbock as well best known for their personal have received Wayland’s Keeper as Plainview.” and business investment in the of the Flame Award, recognizing Besides Wayland, the McDou- gifts of at least $100,000, and gals have donated generously see McDOUGAL, page 36

footprints 17 Lilly grant funding religion youth program High school juniors and seniors take part in Kaleo, Christian leadership initiative by JONATHAN PETTY Director of Communications

he School of Religion and TPhilosophy is preparing for its second class of Kaleo leadership students that will hit campus in the summer of 2017. The first group of high school juniors and seniors completed the program as the initial group in the late summer. Wayland received a $600,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.’s High School Youth Theology Insti- Dr. Clinton Lowin (standing, fourth from left) is pictured with the first group of students to tutes initiative about a year ago go through the Kaleo program. High school juniors and seniors go through an intensive to help fund Kaleo, a program program to learn more about Christian leadership and God’s call on their lives. designed to foster Christian lead- ership among high school juniors of the School of Religion. “It has communities. and seniors. tremendous potential to influ- Funded by the Lilly Endow- Designed by then Associate ence the lives of Christian young ment grant, Lowin was able to Dean of the School of Religion people, and it also gives churches design an immersion program and Philosophy, Dr. Clinton Lowin and Wayland an opportunity to through which Wayland partners who has since been promoted to form very productive partner- with local churches, Camp Eagle Dean, the Kaleo program’s goal ships.” and Student International to pro- is to “transform lives through Lowin said he had been in vide students with an experience discovery, discernment and affir- discussion with leaders at the that focuses on the heart, head mation of God’s call for Christian Baptist General Convention of and hands to foster the call to leadership in the lives of junior Texas and other organizations kingdom work. and senior high school students.” who expressed a growing interest High school juniors and “This grant is one of the most in trying to find a way to help seniors will enter into a year- exciting things that has hap- more students consider the call long mentorship program with a pened to the School of Religion of God on their lives, not only pastor or youth pastor from their and Philosophy in our history,” preparing them for service to church. As part of the experi- said Dr. Paul Sadler, former Dean the church, but also within their ence, the mentees will be sent to

18 footprints Merry Wayland for a month-long immersion that will focus on three phases of development. The wilderness phase will focus on sepa- ration where students will be encouraged to find their true leadership calling. The Camp Eagle Wilderness program near Glorieta, N.M. is designed to create experiences that lead to Christmas an examined life. Students will hike, backpack and live in tents, away from modern conve- niences. At the end of the week, they will be debriefed to help them understand what they have learned. The second phase will take place on the Wayland campus as they spend a week in the classroom, taking Biblical and theological study modules led by Wayland professors. The week will also include ministry projects with local churches. The final phase includes a partnership with Student International in a two-week overseas mission trip. Student International focuses on occupational missions, a point of interest for many young people looking to be missional in their approach to everyday life. “It’s the demonstration of the gospel, and when given a chance, the opportunity to articulate the gospel,” Lowin said of Student International’s approach. Once the immersion experience is com- plete, students will return to their churches and mentors for another eight months of studying and learning, at which time they will be instructed and held accountable by Kaleo Wayland for implementing some sort of Christian mascot ministry or channel of influence within their Pioneer church or community. Lowin said they will Pete, riding also maintain contact with the other students in an old and mentors in their Kaleo group through wagon, was Blackboard, Wayland’s online teaching plat- a crowd form. Group members will be able to share favorite insight about their projects and leadership – espe- opportunities through a protected, online cially with chatroom. youngsters – during the annual “We are very appreciative of the Lilly Plainview Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. Several Endowment for providing this grant and for thousand residents gathered along the down- town route to view the 90 entries that also in- see KALEO, page 36 cluded the Wayland victory bell covered with Christmas lights.

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Ross working way through med school During his time at Wayland, Dr. Jarrett H. Ross was dedicated to many notable organizations on Mary Williams, BS’73 (left) and Sioux Williams Howard, BA’75, are campus, including the Wayland pictured with Jerry English, with whom both have coached, at a President’s Ambassadors, the reception honoring his inclusion in the National Federation of State Texas Academy of Science, and High Schools record book. In 43 years (31 at Sweeney, Texas and 12 at Faith Academy in Marble Falls, Texas), English ranks second the Pioneer Health Service Corps. among the top five active coaches in the country and fourth overall After graduating with a Bachelor in victories with more than 1,200. Mary and Sioux were sitting at of Science in Molecular Biology a table during the celebration when they realized they knew each in 2013, Ross pursued studies other and had worked with the same man. A former Flying Queen, in medical school with the same Mary coached with English at Sweeney and Sioux, a former Queen Bee, came out of retirement to assist English at Faith Academy in determination and dedication. Marble Falls. Joe Lombard. BA’75, has a record of 1,198-110 with “My academic experience was 18 state championships – six at Nazareth and 12 at Canyon High great,” Ross says. “Upon entering School – in 38 years of coaching. The national record for high medical school, I felt as prepared school basketball (boys or girls) is 1,416 wins by Leta Andrews, academically as anyone else from who spent most of her 51 years coaching girls at Granbury. any institution.” Ross attended the School building relationships with them. tion. The love and caring spirit I of Medicine at the Texas Tech My research interest is preventa- experienced at Wayland played a Health Sciences Center, where tive health.” role in the person and physician I he participated in an accelerated While Ross enjoys looking am today.” three-year medical school pro- toward the future, his years at Although Ross credits Way- gram. He graduated as Dr. Jarrett Wayland remain an influential land for helping shape him into H. Ross in 2016, and he is now aspect of his life. a successful graduate of medical currently completing his residen- “The main thing that sticks school, the relationships he built cy in family medicine at Texas with me from my Wayland expe- still remain at the forefront of his Tech in Lubbock. rience is the relationships that life. “I plan on spending my ca- were built. I was touched by all “I met my beautiful wife who reer doing rural medicine. I love of the people that I encountered was a molecular biology and pediatrics, obstetrics, adult medi- including the fellow students, the chemistry major at Wayland,” cine, and geriatrics. I look forward professors, and the administra- Ross says. “It was the best part of to treating the entire family and

20 footprints News Briefs my Wayland experience” bilities Oct. 15. WBU reaches out Ross continues to look toward Most recently, Porterfield has the future with his wife, Christa worked as Texas WMU missional to ITT Tech Day, BS’12, and 1-year old son, lifestyle strategist for adults and Wayland Baptist University Aiden Kyle. multicultural groups. She previ- administrators have pledged sup- ously served the organization as port to students affected by the Porterfield to lead executive director-treasurer from sudden closure of ITT Technical 2001 to 2007. Institute. WMU of Texas The Texas WMU board’s Wayland is waiving applica- Carolyn Porterfield, BA’77 and personnel committee will serve tion fees and will consider trans- recipient of the Distinguished as a search committee to find fer credits to students interested Alumni Service Award from Wisdom-Martin’s successor as in completing a college degree. Wayland in 1997, will lead the executive director-treasurer. Wayland’s Bachelor of Applied Woman’s The committee—four board Science (BAS) degree program is Missionary members, plus the president and uniquely designed to maximize Union of Tex- interim executive director-trea- the amount of transfer credit as as interim surer as ex-officio members— available for work experience, job executive held its initial organizational training and other education. The director-trea- meeting, McDonald said. Soon, design can help offset any hours surer. She has the committee will establish its lost in transfer and shorten the served the procedures for receiving nomina- time to degree completion. organization tions and accepting resumes, she “Our goal is to help you com- in a variety noted. plete your degree as seamlessly PORTERFIELD of roles over more than two decades. Dr. Michael Davis of Las Ve- “Our executive committee gas, Nev., BA’87 with Hon- after much prayer felt led to ask ors (left) is pictured with Dr. Carolyn to serve as our interim Claude Cone, BA’59, after Davis spoke at a recent executive director-treasurer,” said commencement at the Albu- Shirley McDonald, president of querque campus where he Texas WMU. “She is familiar with and Cone received the first what the organization already two New Mexico Wayland has in place, and we believe it will Service Cross awards. Davis, who is Training and make for a smooth transition. We Compliance Manager for are thrilled that she graciously the Nevada Test Site of the agreed to serve while the search United States Department committee does its work.” of Energy, also has spoken Porterfield assumes respon- for Wayland graduations in Phoenix and Sierra Vista, sibilities previously carried out Ariz. and in San Antonio by Sandy Wisdom-Martin. The and Harlingen, Texas. Cone, national WMU executive board a former Wayland trustee, unanimously elected Wis- is former Executive Director of the New Mexico Baptist dom-Martin as executive-director Convention and pastors treasurer at a called meeting in Monterey Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., July 29-30. Albuquerque. She assumed her new responsi-

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and efficiently as possible,” the WBU Theatre performed Little statement read. “As a regionally Shop of Horrors during Halloween weekend in October. accredited, non-profit, higher education institution that’s been Above: Audrey, played by Erin in existence since 1908, we know Pearce, and Seymour, played by how to achieve that goal.” Caleb Burnett, man the phones Wayland offers the BAS while Audrey the plant lurks in the background. degree at each of its campus Left: Mr. Mushnik, played by Mike locations in Texas, Oklahoma, Morgan, waits for an answer from New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Seymour during one of the musical Hawaii, as well as online. numbers. ITT Tech student may contact the university at 1-800-588-1928 or call the BAS office directly at as Wayland Baptist University Wayland’s Dean of the School 806-291-3575. Information is performed Little Shop of Horrors. of Fine Arts and Director of also available online at wbuon- The Black Box was transformed Theatre Dr. Marti Runnels said line.com. into Skid Row for a riveting six- Little Shop of Horrors is among show run that included the usual his top 5 favorite shows to watch Theatre performs Thursday-Saturday evening per- or direct. formances, along with a Sunday “I love everything about Little Shop matinee and two performances this show,” he said. “It’s like a Patrons of the theatre found on Monday, one in the afternoon dream for actors. It’s a dream a little excitement on Halloween for some public school kids and for audience members because I weekend, spending a frightful a special 10 p.m. showing on just keep getting more and more evening with a man-eating plant Halloween night. outrageous; funnier and funnier.”

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Written and composed land, voiced Audrey the plant. all campuses dropped in en- by Howard Ashman and Alan The production also consisted of rollment, however. The Hawaii Menken, the musical is about a individuals who worked with four campus was up more than 14% florist shop worker who raises plant costumes that reflected while the Amarillo campus saw a a flesh-eating plant, set to the the man-eater as it continued to 17% increase in enrollment. The musical styling of 1960s rock grow. enrollment numbers also showed and roll. Little Shop of Horrors Wayland theatre’s next perfor- a near 20% increase in cred- has a storied history as it began mance is “Two Rooms,” sched- it hours sold at each campus. as a black comedy movie by uled for March 2-4 and 6. Sierra Vista and Wichita Falls also Roger Corman in 1960. It was showed enrollment increases of later turned into a musical and Enrollment shows 6% and 4.4% respectively. had an extended run off Broad- Wayland’s total enrollment way. In 1986 it returned to the 3 percent drop for Fall 2016 is 5,068 students, big screen as a movie starring Wayland’s fall enrollment down from 5,231 a year ago. the likes of Rick Moranis, Steve numbers show some interesting Credit hours sold for Fall 2016 Martin, Bill Murray, and John trends as the number of tradi- are 38,317, down from 38,742 in Candy. Following the feature film tional students has increased 2015. it returned to the stage, this time while the number of non-tradi- on Broadway for another extend- tional has decreased. As a whole, Art Gallery hosts ed run. the university, which includes Wayland’s production saw 13 campuses in six states, saw impromptu show the return of Mike Morgan to a 3% drop in enrollment with The Abraham Art Gallery host- the Wayland stage. Morgan, who only a 1% drop in credit hours ed a Plainview Art Association fall played shop owner Mr. Mushnik, when compared to the Fall 2015 show from Oct. 3-17. last worked with Dr. Runnels on statistics. The Art Association has an The Music Man in 1994. Morgan While the numbers still show annual Juried Exhibition every has worked steadily through the a small decrease, school admin- May in the Abraham Art Gal- years, performing on a regular istrators are encouraged that lery, but when a shipping delay basis in productions in Lubbock enrollment seems to be leveling opened a few weeks of time in and throughout the region. off after several years of declining the Gallery schedule, Curator of Caleb Burnett filled the role numbers. The decrease remains Art Dr. Candace Keller offered the of Seymour Krelborn with Erin within the non-traditional (or group a chance to show some of Pearce playing Audrey. The parts adult) student population. their studio work in a two week of Ronnette, Chiffon and Crystal In Plainview, Wayland’s only exhibition. were played by Emma Jennings, traditional college campus, “The Plains Art Association is Madison Younger and Faith Rush- undergraduate enrollment saw always great to work with,” Keller ing, as well as Leti Cruz, Elizabeth a 2% increase to 1,241 students said. “They are very generous to Johnson and Morghan Dryden. in 2016 as compared to 1,216 support our students with schol- Runnels cast two actors in each last year. However, the graduate arships every year through the of those roles since those three student population fell from 288 John and Effie May Kerr Endow- characters are so vital to the students to 237 students, reflect- ment Fund. This year, two Way- show. Other actors playing var- ing a drop of a less-than 2% in land students will receive awards, ious roles include Josh Walters, total enrollment. which will be presented at one Edward Funderburke and Reed Wayland’s extension campus- of the fall meetings. The exhibit McDonald. es, which serve a non-traditional features works by members of The performance featured a market, showed a 3.7% decrease, the Plainview Art Association. small orchestra and Dr. Steven including both graduate and Weber, director of choirs at Way- undergraduate students. Not

footprints 23 Harrelson taking Down Under approach to recruiting

by DANNY ANDREWS Director of Alumni Development

ven after more than a Eyear at Wayland, Pioneers Coach Ty Harrelson still has a bit of an Australian accent, a product of his five years playing and coaching in that country 11,000 miles from Plainview. That accent should help five players on his team feel a bit more comfortable as they all hail from the Perth region. Good day, mate! Harrelson was a player and Pioneer coach Ty Harrelson (left) has a number of Australians on his basketball team, including assistant coach Josh Weir (right). The players from Australia are (from left) Mar- assistant coach for Goldfield, shall Nelson, Julian Pesava, Louis Tims, Tyler Viskovich, and Josh Throns. then was player-coach for the South West Slammers, a semi- “Being from a basketball played for the Slammers, notes pro team sponsored by a large family (both his parents played that returning guard Marshall construction company. college ball and coached and Nelson, who played at the College In fact, Harrelson led the his sister was a player), I think I of Rhode Island before transfer- Slammers from last place three years ago to the league champi- always had aspirations to come ring to Wayland last year, has onship finals last season, having back and coach in the U.S., dual American and Australian to travel back to Australia to play although I had a great experience citizenship as does Harrelson. and coach a couple of times after in Australia. Of course, I always Although he has known Louis taking the Wayland job. followed Wayland closely.” Timms and Josh Throns as de- After becoming the first The opportunity to come back veloping players since 2010, he Pioneer to earn first-team NAIA home arose when his former has not coached them nor Tyler All-American honors as a senior Wayland teammate/room mate Viskovich or Julian Pesava. “I in 2003, he played professionally Matt Garnett, resigned after four knew Julian was an up-and-com- in Europe, starting his career in seasons to devote more time to ing player and I signed Tyler on a Italy, but playing mostly in Ger- his family, teaching in elementa- recruiting trip this summer. many as well as a stint in Finland. ry school but continuing to run “I think these guys can help He moved to Australia in 2010. camps. Garnett recently joined each other. It’s a cultural change As a player, Harrelson said he the staff of Sooner Conference ri- and they may get homesick but “averaged close to a triple-dou- val Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth. it will be helpful to have guys ble the last couple of years – 18 Harrelson, whose graduate to spend time with and maybe points, 9.5 rebounds and 9 assistant for the second year is even travel home and back with,” assists.” Aussie Josh Weir with whom he Harrleson said.

24 footprints Rosas kicking her way to professional by PHIL TERRIGNO (Morales’) leg. I’m sure it’s AJ-Media High School Editor very purple. the fight with no voice. CLOVIS, N.M. — Kenia Rosas’ We were “I’ve been lifting and stuff and first four amateur mixed martial killing that leg. I bulked up to 135,” Rosas said. arts fights were against oppo- That’s one of “It was 25 pounds that I had to nents four, four, 10, and 15 years the ways we cut for this fight in two weeks. her senior. slowed her I’ve never seen 110 in my life.” The Wayland Baptist Universi- down. She’s After the fight, she teared up ty freshman beat them all, com- from a very as she was mobbed in the cage plementing a perfect kickboxing good camp.” record with a strong start to an Entering inside the Clovis Civic Center by amateur MMA career. the fight, Rosas was 7-0 as a her team. Lubbock area MMA has seen kickboxer, including bouts in both The victory for Rosas was also recent prominence with Coro- K1 and Legacy. significant because of the Art of nado graduate Derek Campos’ “We knew that (Rosas) was War card it took place on: both success in a high-profile Bellator going to be tough,” Joey Villase- her father, Raul Rosas, and her win — it appears ready to con- nor, a coach at Albuquerque’s cousin, Alberto Sanchez, also tinue with Rosas, a Clovis native Jackson-Winklejohn, where Mo- fought on the card. who goes to school at Wayland rales trains, and a retired MMA Alberto Sanchez won, while Baptist University and trains at fighter, said. “With her kickbox- Raul Rosas suffered a knockout Plainview’s Xtreme Karate. ing. I know how young she is. I loss. It was the third time that the “I don’t really go in with a knew coming into this fight that father-daughter tandem attempt- game plan because it doesn’t if we don’t get the finish, we’re ed to fight on the same card. always work out “ Rosas said. going to have a hard time.” During the first two, one of their “That’s my thinking. You can be A win against a fighter with opponents pulled out. like, ‘OK, I’m going to do this.’ Morales’ pedigree – coming from “He’s the one that got me into But, then it goes to the ground. the same gym that houses Holly fighting,” Rosas said of her father. I’m ready for whatever comes my Holm and Jon Jones, among oth- “I really admire him.” way, really.” er stars in the fight game – was Everything about Rosas’ climb In a recent fight against the important for Morales. toward professional MMA seems 110-pound Randee Morales, Rosas looked stoic, almost to have happened quickly while Rosas used a straight right hand entirely emotionless in the ring producing strong results. She to keep the bouncing, energetic and wasn’t bouncing like a fight- started karate and jiu-jitsu in Morales at bay. Rosas connected er normally would around the middle school and ran track in often with it and it allowed her to cage. She took direct, calculated high school. start working in kicks. steps toward Morales, conserving She never wrestled before “We set that up so we could her energy that had been mostly coming to college and found start checking that leg,” Team sapped from a cold -- she started the sport after being noticed by XTreme coach Tommy Alcoz- coughing the night before weigh- a Wayland Baptist coach while er Sr. said. “You can go look at in and woke up the morning of training for MMA in Plainview. footprints 25 Sports Briefs

Conference Champs!

Pioneer soccer a step in the right direction. Women’s soccer “I’m really proud of being wins Conference here with these guys,” he said. has rough season “It was all worth it,” Wayland “They did a great job.” The Pioneers’ season came to Baptist men’s soccer coach The soccer team drummed an end in the quarterfinals of the and Sooner Athletic Conference the University of Science and Arts Sooner Athletic Conference Tour- Coach of the Year Cristhian Ospi- of Oklahoma, 6-0, in the Sooner nament as Wayland fell to the na said of the Pioneers’ recent- Athletic Conference Tournament John Brown University Golden ly-completed winningest season championship match played at Eagles, 7-0. ever. Hilliard Field to earn their first-ev- “The effort level overall was The Pioneers finished 14-4- er SAC title. Also with the win, the pretty solid, but they’re a really 3, reaching new heights in their Pioneers qualified for the NAIA good squad and they made us third season under the tutelage National Championships for the pay for some of the mistakes we of Ospina by winning its first first time in the eight-year history made, and they capitalized on conference regular-season and of the program. those opportunities,” Wayland tournament championships. WBU “I’m happy,” Ospina said of coach Shiloh Posey said. also went to the NAIA National the historic win. “I’m really happy What began as a defensive Championships for the first time, for the guys. We accomplished bout soon turned in favor of the losing a heart-breaker in the our first two goals by winning top-seeded Golden Eagles (16- opening round when MidAmerica the SAC regular-season and the 1-1) with three goals – by Sara Nazarene (Kan.) scored in the tournament. We’re going to keep Lachance in the 25th minute, As- final 42 seconds to prevail, 2-1. working hard and stay hungry.” pen Robinson in the 37th minute, Despite that outcome, Ospina The Pioneers also set a pro- and Jastin Redman in the 39th came away pleased with his gram record for most wins in a minute. team’s effort and believes it was season. The eighth-seeded Pioneers

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(4-11-2) tried to counter with two Stengler, a year with the addition of men’s on-goal shots by Caddie Boline goalkeeper from lacrosse. and Alyson Claybourne, but to no St. Charles, Ill., Oklahoma Panhandle State avail. and Norwood, University, located in Goodwell, Holding a 3-0 halftime lead, a forward from Okla., was a longtime member of JBU was in the driver’s seat and Alamogordo, the NAIA before re-classifying as didn’t budge an inch. In fact, the N.M., are both NCAA Division II in 1997 as an Golden Eagles kept their foot on NORWOOD seniors. It’s the independent. OPSU later joined the gas and pushed across four second time for the Heartland Conference and more goals. Wayland, which was Stengler, the held associate membership in outshot by John Brown, 24-6, 2015 Sooner Athletic Conference the Lone Star Conference in foot- had a tough time generating any Goalkeeper of the Year, to earn ball only. The Aggies currently offense over its last four matches, NAIA Scholar-Athlete recognition. sponsor 10 sports. all shutout losses. Both Herrera and Souza are SAC Commissioner Stan Wag- juniors from Cali, Colombia, and non noted that adding OPSU and Players named Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, respective- CCC brings immediate growth to ly. Souza was named All-Sooner each of the 13 sports in which scholar athletes Athletic Conference Second Team SAC champions are crowned. It Four Way- at goalkeeper. also produces potential for new land Baptist opportunities, giving the SAC soccer players Schools join Sooner more common ground in other – Bailey Sten- sports like football, tennis and gler, Virginia Athletic Conference wrestling, which presently are Norwood, David The Sooner Athletic Confer- being sponsored by a minority of Herrera and ence strengthened its footprint SAC members. HERRERA João Souza in Oklahoma and expanded its The Sooner Athletic Confer- – have been reach northward, announcing ence is a longtime member of named 2016 the addition of Central Christian NAIA, dating back to its creation Daktronics-NA- College of Kansas and Oklahoma in the summer of 1977. IA Scholar-Ath- Panhandle State University. letes. Both institutions earned WBU succeeds In order unanimous approval from the to be nomi- SAC Council of Presidents and on the gridiron nated by an will be integrated into conference Their goal of winning the SOUZA institution’s schedules for the 2017-18 sea- Central States Football League head coach or sons and become immediately championship and qualifying for sports informa- eligible for conference champion- the NAIA National Champion- tion director, a ships and achievement awards. ships wasn’t quite realized, but student-athlete Central Christian College, it would be tough to argue that must maintain a located in McPherson, Kan., is the 2016 football season for the minimum grade an existing member of the NAIA, Wayland Baptist Pioneers wasn’t point average most recently associated with a success. of 3.5 on a 4.0 the Midlands Collegiate Athletic The Pioneers finished with a STENGLER scale and must Conference before that league 7-3 record, almost doubling the have achieved a dissolved in 2015. The Tigers number of wins from their most junior academic currently sponsor 17 sports and successful previous season. The status. will grow to 18 beginning next team ran off six straight victories

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at one point and realized the pro- Team by senior wide receiver tors of America. gram’s first-ever national ranking Trey Rowe, redshirt senior guard Mann is the first Pioneer at No. 22. Brandon Grant, and senior strong football player to receive Aca- The Pioneers also finished safety Travis White. Named to demic All-American recognition among the NAIA’s best in several the second team were senior since the program was restarted statistical categories, among the offensive tackle in 2012. most notable fourth in sacks (7), Terry Fields, The CoSIDA Academic 13th in passing yards a game junior tight end All-America® College Division (290) and 14th in total yards a Keyshawn Haw- football team spotlights stu- game (461). Individually, junior kins, sophomore dent-athletes from NAIA, Canadi- defensive back Travis White quarterback an and two-year institutions. The finished third in the NAIA and Mitchell Parsley, 24-member Capital One Academ- shattered a school record for and junior Pres- ic All-America® College Division interceptions (8) while senior MANN ton Woodard Football Team combined for an linebacker Alden Mann will as both a wide average GPA of 3.81. graduate as the program leader receiver and in the majority of tackle catego- kick returner. Earning honorable Napier WBU’s first ries including most tackles for a mention accolades were junior game (25), a season (136) and a cornerback Brian Johnson and top-ranked wrestler career (403). sophomore center Keaton Vawter. Pioneer Mich Napier earned Head coach Butch Hender- In addition, Mann and Grant the program’s first-ever No. 1 son, who’s been at the helm of were named Wayland’s Champi- ranking in a weight class at 184 the program since it was re- ons of Character representatives pounds. started five years ago, said the for best representing the five core Napier, a team is justifiably proud of their values of the NAIA: integrity, re- senior from accomplishments and excited spect, responsibility, sportsman- Rio Rancho, about what the future holds. ship and servant leadership. N.M., has a 5-2 “Knowing you went 7-3 and Also, 18 Pioneers were named record so far how hard the kids played to get to the CSFL’s All-Academic team this year after there (is satisfying),” Henderson for maintaining a cumulative 3.0 finishing fourth said. “Then you look at the num- GPA while having completed 12 at last year’s bers we have back and positions hours of coursework. Wayland’s NAPIER national cham- we have back and it makes you honorees were: Grant, Mann, pionships. He excited about next year and what Parsley, Rowe, Vawter, Jared was ranked No. 2 in the presea- that growth could be.” Brown, Billy Hatten, Daniel Mar- son poll. tinez, Michael Nealy, Ben Owen, “We’re excited about that,” Pioneers honored Josh Paul, Nico Pierson, Kolby WBU coach Aaron Meister said. Radford, Kyle Rickman, Bradley “Mich has worked very hard to for football success Shaw, Austin Solomon, Raymond get this ranking, but we also Alden Mann was named Tarango and Jaxon Williams. know it’s only a ranking. He has Defensive Player of the Year and Mann, Martinez, Nealy, Paul and to go out there and continue to 10 Pioneers were honored on the Rowe are all repeats from 2015. do what he’s done. God willing, All-Central States Football League Mann was also named to he will finish the year on top of Team, as voted on by the league’s the 2016 Capital One Academ- the podium.” seven head coaches. ic All-America College Division Two-time all-American and Mann, a senior linebacker, Football Team, as chosen by the NAIA national finalist Jose Alvarez was joined on the All-CSFL First College Sports Information Direc- (141 pounds) also moved closer

28 footprints Sports Briefs to the top, from third to second. Ramos honored for cross country team’s season at “Chino has a goal and a the NAIA Championships held dream to be a national cham- volleyball success at North Farms Cross Country pion,” Meister said. “He’s been Wayland Baptist’s Rossanna Course. there in the hunt and has the Ramos has been named to the Pioneer coach Brian Whitlock ability to finish in the top of the 2016 Tachikara-NAIA Volleyball came away extremely proud of polls as well.” All-America honorable mention the performance of his team, Other Pioneer wrestlers team. especially the top four – Jackline ranked are Demarco Speller, The senior libero from Catano, Jemeli, Silvia Sosa, Elizabeth 11th at 133 pounds; Abraham Puerto Rico, Williams and Abril Padilla – who Rodriguez, 15th at 141; Andrew averaged 5.8 carried the load. Overstreet, 16th at 149; and digs a set, which “They ran extremely ran,” Riley Williams, 10th at 197. ranked 14th in Whitlock said. “Through four girls the NAIA, and we’re a top-five team. I was really Volleyball drops totaled 103 happy with all our girls.” assists and 14 Jemeli managed to earn NAIA NAIA opener aces. She set the All-American honors by finishing school record Wayland coach Jim Giacoma- RAMOS 17th of 334 runners. She fin- zzi said the Tabor College (Kan.) for digs in a ished with a personal-best time Bluejays would bring a lot of season with 786 of 17 minutes, 40 seconds on the “fire” and “enthusiasm” to their and led the Pioneers to a 24-16 5k course. The top 30 finishers opening round match in the NAIA record, a runner-up finish in the are deemed all-Americans. Volleyball National Champion- SAC, and Wayland’s fourth con- “She ran exceptionally well,” ships. They also brought a ton of secutive trip to the NAIA National Whitlock said of Jemeli’s per- determination. Championships. formance on a day with tem- Tabor dropped the first set A transfer from Polk State peratures in the 40s and winds before rallying to win the next College in Florida, Ramos was 15-20 mph. “She ran exactly how three, ending Wayland’s season named AVCA NAIA SouthCentral I wanted her to and led us well in Hutcherson Center, 25-27, 27- Libero of the Year, All-SAC First again.” 25, 25-23, 25-20. Team and SAC Libero of the Year. Rounding out the team were “I have to give Tabor the cred- She was named SAC Defender of sophomore Kaelene Mooney it for having the stick-to-itiveness the Week five teams this season to stay focused the whole set, and last year earned all-confer- (288th, 20:36), and freshmen no matter what the score was,” ence second team honors. Jordan Heymans (296th, 20:44), Giacomazzi said. “It was a well- Ramos was one of seven and Bailey Breeden (313th, fought contest.” players from the Sooner Athletic 21:34). Wayland’s season ends 24-16 Conference to be named NAIA In the men’s race, sophomore after its third straight home loss All-American on the first, sec- Raul Almaraz finished 54th, com- in the opening round. ond, third or honorable mention pleting the 8k course in 25:37, “We had so many players teams. while freshman Eric Villagrana who did the very best they could placed 78th (25:52) out of 331 and I could tell they left it on XCountry ends participants. the floor,” Giacomazzi said. “The “Based on the way those guys match scores were close. It was season at nationals ran, our men’s team could’ve a tight match the whole night. A 12th-place finish in a field finished in the top 20,” Whitlock Either team could have won with of 36 teams capped the 20th- said. “These guys beat athletes a break one way or the other.” ranked Wayland Baptist women’s they haven’t beaten all year.”

footprints 29 McCoy Lecture Series Detroit pastor challenges students to find salvation by JONATHAN PETTY Director of Communications Jerome Farris is pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle ayland hosted the 14th Baptist Church in Detroit, Wannual McCoy Lectures Mich. He was the guest Series with pastor Jerome Farris speaker for the McCoy Lecture Series in from Detroit, Mich., serving as the November. guest speaker. The McCoy Lectures Series was developed by First Baptist Church with an estate gift from the late Dr. Dorothy McCoy, a longtime math professor at Way- land who died in 2001. McCoy had a great interest in missions the simple focus of God’s love for “The answer is ‘Yes!’ In spite of and the church wanted to honor all. Farris referenced John 3:16 my baggage, he loves me. There her memory. and Acts 10:34 as he challenged is nothing I would do that he is Farris is pastor of the Gospel students to ask if there were any not willing to forgive.” Tabernacle Baptist Church in limits to God’s love. Farris challenged the as- Detroit, located in the midst of “I’m so glad he don’t just love sumption that Christianity and the largest Muslim population in ‘good’ people,” Farris said. “All the existence of God is not real. the United States. Each year, Dr. of us have fallen short of God’s He asked what would happen Richard Shaw takes a group of glory. All of us have fallen short of if one lived by that assumption, students to Detroit and Dearborn God’s grace.” then upon death discovered that during spring break in associa- Farris even said that if Dr. everything that had been said in tion with the Wayland Mission Shaw knew all the things he had chapel throughout the years was Center. While there, they work done in his life, he would not true. with Pastor Farris with whom have been invited to speak. “I stand before you knowing Shaw has been acquainted for a Quoting from Ephesians 2, in every fiber of my being that number of years. Farris spoke of God’s grace and Christ has risen from the dead,” On Wednesday, Farris spoke what it meant for mankind. He Farris said. “I serve a risen sav- at chapel as well as participated asked students if God would still ior.” in a luncheon discussion and love him if he were a liar, killer, Speaking to the non-Chris- spoke at First Baptist Church in suicidal, confused about his gen- tians Farris asked what they had Happy where Dr. Shaw is the pas- der, or confused about his sexual to gain by accepting Jesus. tor. Knowing that his chapel audi- orientation. “You have life, joy, peace, eter- ence didn’t consist only of Chris- “Would he still love me? nal life, life more abundant today tians, Farris sought to deliver a Would he still forgive me? Would and in the life to come,” Farris message of encouragement and he still save me? Would he still said. “Accept him because of the inspiration. He did so through dare to use me,” Farris asked. truth that Jesus loves me.”

30 footprints Creation Care Environmentalist Rachel Lamb stresses stewardship by JONATHAN PETTY Director of Communications Doctoral student, scientist and environmentalist Rachel ayland Baptist University Lamb addresses students Wcelebrated its Creation during Creation Care Care Week with a chapel service chapel at Wayland Baptist University. Lamb dedicated to the cause on No- was the guest vember. Students were addressed speaker for Wayland’s by Rachel Lamb, a doctoral stu- annual emphasis on dents at the University of Mary- environmental stewardship. land whose research explores how climate change governance can better reflect the complex and dynamic nature of social and ecological systems. Lamb challenged Christian God has entrusted this world. We ronment more sustainable. students to reconsider their cannot claim to love God while The third thing Lamb chal- mission as it pertains to Jesus’ abusing his creation.” She said lenged students to do is to find mission in scripture. She said Christians need to understand connection areas where what scripture dictates that Jesus is that Jesus is Lord of the physical they are studying connects to Lord of all and of everything in as well as the spiritual. creation care. She gave exam- creation. As a result, there are With that in mind, Lamb said ples of how creation care and an three areas on which Christians there are three things the church healthy environment can benefit are called to act as a part of their can do to start working toward healthcare, or how economics mission: Build the church, serve creation care. The first is for can account for environmen- society, and care for creation. Christians to support those who tal costs. Maybe engineers can Lamb said the Christian work full-time in the fields of cre- develop systems that are environ- church needs to broaden its ation care. She said it is difficult mentally friendly or artists can scope as it has traditional fo- to dedicate one’s life to the work develop landscape architecture. cused on caring for society as its when those within the church “Above all, consider creation mission. She said taking all three don’t fully understand or support care first and foremost an act components and focusing on the cause. of worship and service to God,” them uniformly is the best way Second, Lamb challenged stu- Lamb said. “Consider it an act of to enact change and fulfill every dents to identify ways they can service and love to our neighbors aspect of a Christian’s overall participate in creation care. She and to creation itself. Do this and mission. said it’s important to start finding I guarantee you will learn more “We are called to walk as small things they can do to affect about God, and realize the full- Jesus did,” Lamb said. “We are beneficial change in their own ness and beauty of the mission tenants and stewards to whom lives, working to make the envi- to which He has called us.”

footprints 31 Homecoming 2016

Homecoming was a resounding success with many special activities for those returning to campus. A couple of the highlights included the crowning of the 2016 Homecoming Queen. Pictured above is Courtney Pruett who was es- corted by her father, Danny (left), and present- ed with roses by Wayland President Dr. Bobby Hall. Pruett is a senior, fitness management major minoring in business from Henrietta, TX.

At Left: distinguished alumni award winner were also recognized. Dr. Estelle Owens, BA’71, (back, from left) received the Distinguished Lifetime Service Award. Dr. Caleb Oladipo, BA’84, received the Distinguished Leadership Alumni Award. Bessie Ann Reed Christenson, BSIS’01, was named the Distinguished Young Alum. Dr. Dana West, BA’89, MEd’92, was named Distinguished Alumni. Sharon, BA’74, MEd’89, and Walter Wright, BA’75, (seated, from left) received the Distinguished Service Alumni Award, and the Distinguished Benefac- tor Award went to Barbara Gilley.

32 footprints Danny Andrews set to retire Wayland’s Director of Alumni programs, and Have Saw and Did,” that chron- Development Danny Andrews raised money icled the many stories he has is retiring at the end of Decem- for the univer- collected throughout his time as ber. Andrews came to Wayland sity. He was a newspaper man and alumni in 2006 after 39 years at the instrumental director. Proceeds from the sale Plainview Daily Herald. Andrews in securing the of his book benefitted Wayland took over for Joe Provence who first $1 million scholarships. had served as the alumni director ANDREWS gift from Jimmy The recipient of many awards since 1985. and Donna and recognition throughout his Andrews has a near 50- Dean, the largest cash donation career, Andrews was named year relationship with Wayland, in Wayland’s history. Wayland’s Distinguished Ser- enrolling as a student in the fall Aside from his daily activities, vice Alumni Award winner in of 1967 and graduated with a de- Andrews has been a regular at 1992 and was inducted into the gree in history in 1972. He began sporting events, providing play- Wayland Athletic Hall of Honor in work at the Herald in 1967 and by-play for radio and internet 2006. His wife, Carolyn, retired was promoted to sports editor in broadcasts for football, baseball earlier this year after serving 15 1970 and was named editor in and basketball games. He has years in the President’s Office. 1978. represented Wayland at various They have three children, Bran- While at Wayland, Andrews state-wide conferences and been don, Kayla and Brad. Danny and has overseen homecoming festiv- instrumental in bringing events Carolyn plan to move to Burleson ities, been highly involved in vari- to campus such as Ernie Haase in the future to be closer to their ous campus committees, worked and Signature Sound concerts. children and grandchildren. diligently with Wayland’s athletics He authored a book, “Things I Jose Rubio retiring from L&L Dr. José Rubio will be retir- and to participate in community ing at the end of the fall 2016 service projects. Dr. Rubio has semester after teaching Span- been instrumental in coordinat- ish at Wayland for 11 years. Dr. ing the Spanish Club’s annual Rubio received his undergraduate efforts to collect food for area degree in Mexico and completed families in need and distribute it his graduate studies in Spanish to them around Thanksgiving. at Texas Tech University, where Dr. Rubio said that he has al- he received his PhD in 2005. ways viewed teaching as a calling During his time as an assis- from the Lord. “As faculty mem- tant professor of Spanish at Way- bers we are here to serve God land, Dr. Rubio has co-led four and to serve students. We help study tours, one to Mexico City students develop their talents in and three to Costa Rica. He has the present to prepare them for also been the long-time spon- the future.” Although he has en- God has for him. He is excited to sor of the Spanish Club, whose joyed his time teaching students be able to spend more time with mission is to increase awareness at Wayland, Dr. Rubio now looks loved ones and more time being about Spanish-speaking cultures forward to the next chapter that involved in his church.

footprints 33 Advancement Notes

Impact 2020 WBU was built by dedicated individuals ayland Family, good news is that I believe that there WI want to wish each of you a is another generation of the Wayland Merry Christmas and a Happy New family that will step forward and fill the Year. As we enter that time of the year holes left. Because they believed and Mike Melcher when we give thanks and celebrate the they followed what they were led to Executive Director of birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, let’s do, we now reap the benefits of their University Advancement stop for a minute and reflect. commitments. Our Wayland family has now been My Christmas wish is that this growing for 108 years. Today we belief and commitment that they so walk in the shade of the trees that lovingly displayed will not be lost or We make a so many wonderful people planted diminished as new generations evolve years ago. I wonder what they would and new members of the Wayland “living from what say if they were with us today; how family take the torch. This University would they process all the things that has survived because it was supposed we get, but we have changed since they walked these to. God has had his hand on this blessed grounds? You know things school for 108 years and He continues make a life from were much different then. Life was to lead us each and every day. definitely simpler, but at the same time In the near future we will be what we give. it was more difficult. Yet they made the extending you the opportunity and commitment and the sacrifice that was privilege of being part of the Impact necessary to see that their University 2020 Campaign. This initiative will survived and prospered. We follow in position our school to move to the next the footsteps of a wonderful generation level of being the caliber of school we “ of Christian men and women that put all envision. We will raise $14 million their faith and their beliefs before their to provide the type of facilities and own wants and desires. environment that is essential to our As the leader of the advancement continued success. department I have the privilege of If you are ready to help us carry working with some wonderful and the torch, please contact our office and generous people who still maintain let us discuss with you how you can that mindset. In my nearly 11 years as help fill those shoes that we were so part of the Wayland family I have come lovingly left. Winston Churchill left a to know the most genuine, loving, quote for us all to ponder: “We make a kind people that I have ever crossed living from what we get, but we make a paths with. Unfortunately, I have had life from what we give.” to say goodbye to many of them as Merry Christmas they move on to their reward. But the

34 footprints Thinking Out Loud Andrews bids farewell to Alumni desk n the spring of 2006, Carolyn and Now my boss as Executive Director II were having dinner at Leal’s with of University Advancement, Mike has be- Hope English, the person who introduced come like a brother to me. He has made us in what we called “Dummies Geometry coming to work enjoyable. He’s also very Class” at Plainview High School 30 years compassionate and truly loves Wayland. earlier. As time for retirement has come, I Hope was Director of Student Leader- am grateful for the opportunity to have ship at Wayland at the time and suggest- served my Alma Mater, to get to know Danny Andrews ed I apply for the alumni director’s job at hundreds of alumni and hear their Director of Alumni Wayland. Wayland stories, to make a host of new Development Joe Provence, a 1966 graduate and friends among the faculty or staff, and an icon at the University for which he had to try to know and encourage the very worked for most of 40 years – including reason for Wayland’s existence – its 24 as alumni director – had recently an- students. They have been nice enough May God bless nounced his retirement. Joe knew nearly to address me as Dr. Andrews, Professor everyone who ever attended Wayland. Andrews and Mr. Andrews, but I have “each of you who I sort of brushed off the idea, figuring I been happy that many feel comfortable would drop dead someday at the Plain- just calling me Danny. are part of the view Daily Herald where I had been editor My lifelong friend, former Dean of Stu- for 28 of the 39 years I had worked there. dents Tom Hall, and I broadcast Wayland wonderful In fact, I started at The Herald a month football games for three seasons. For the before I set foot on the Wayland campus past two years, I’ve enjoyed doing foot- Wayland as a student 50 years ago next fall. ball, basketball and baseball play-by-play Fifty years ago? Kind of scary when I on the radio and internet. family. think that I’ve had a Wayland connection I have been blessed to work with for almost half of its existence. former president Dr. Paul Armes and am Well, I applied for the job – the only proud that another longtime friend, Dr. “ time in my life I have had to offer a re- Bobby Hall, is our new president. sume – and remember nervously drum- My colleagues in Advancement – Tere- ming my fingers on the table during an sa Young, Amber McCloud, Tommie Flick interview in the Heritage Library of the and Amber Smith – and Director of Pub- Mabee Learning Resources Center. lic Relations Jonathan Petty are dedicated The committee must have ignored the professionals and some of the nicest obviously annoying distraction and gave people I know. It has been an honor to its blessing to my hiring. Another chap work with them. in the mix was Mike Melcher, a former I intend to find some projects to keep longtime car dealer whom the committee me busy. Lord willing, Carolyn – who felt should be added to the Advancement retired in July after serving for 15 years team. Hope English later joined our group as Executive Assistant to Dr. Armes – and as Director of Donor Relations. I plan to move sometime in 2017 to the I didn’t know Mike Melcher from Burleson area to be closer to family, espe- Adam but decided, “I hope he’s not a cially grandchildren. know-it-all because if he is, there’ll be two May God bless each of you who are of us in that building.” part of the wonderful Wayland family. footprints 35 DRAGON from page 9 farm and what is he supposed to do. by Dec. 27, will be available in book- book, Wow! I loved reading it in one Then tragedy strikes. stores and at Amazon.com at $16.99 setting. Just couldn’t put it down.” As he explores and seeks answers, (Kindle version $7.99). At the Wayland Sharon Nelson, Waco, Texas he finds many hurting people in his University Store, the price will be $14. (Deanna Harris Cooner, Ph.D., lives community along with hidden corrup- in Oklahoma City where she works as tion and immorality. In his church he Reader comments: a biblical counselor with emphasis finds a pastor being directed by the “I finished reading your book today on young adult and teen issues. After thoughts and activity of the dragon. As – it was amazing! ...a gripping and attending Wayland from 1967-70, she he learns about the dragon, he learns inspirational story.” Dr. A. Atkins, Weath- graduated from Trinity School of the about himself and the lost history of erford College, Weatherford, Texas Bible and received her master’s and his grandfather. “I stayed up ‘til 2 a.m. I couldn’t doctorate from Trinity Theological Against the backdrop of the find a stopping place.”Benjamin Mykyti- Seminary in Newburgh, Ind. She also Vietnam War, the information comes uk, 15, first reader is working on a doctorate in Religious together to show the battle between “I don’t read a lot of fiction, but I Studies in Christian Literature from a man trusting God and an evil entity read this one all the way through, it Trinity. Her daughter, Amy Elizabeth seeking to destroy him and his com- held my attention.” Michael Nelson, Harris Mykytiuk, and son-in-law, munity. Vietnam veteran Jeremiah Mykytiuk, both received BA The book, expected to be released “I just finished your wonderful degrees from Wayland in 2001.)

McDOUGAL from page 17 revitalization of Lubbock’s Overton also led an effort to create the Reese and encourage others to get involved neighborhood and now the downtown Technology Center from the vacated in helping nonprofit organizations. area. The result has been beautification Reese Air Force Base as a viable and Though chairmanship of various cam- of those run-down areas and renewed debt-free entity. He also served on the paigns – both at Wayland and at en- pride in the older areas of Lubbock. Lubbock County Hospital District board tities like the South Plains Food Bank In other service, Delbert chaired a which oversees University Medical – he has set the example of selfless capital campaign for the South Plains Center. generosity and modeled giving back to Food Bank, helping raise $3 million. He The McDougals often challenge the community.

KALEO from page 19 Dr. Lowin who deserves a great deal of traditions. These traditions include Dr. Lowin said the Kaleo program credit for his determined effort to see Baptist, Brethren, Lutheran, Mennonite, is open to students who churches this come to fruition,” Sadler said. Methodist, Presbyterian and Reformed feel have great potential for Christian Lilly Endowment is giving $44.5 churches, as well as Catholic, non-de- leadership. Each group will be capped million in grants through this initiative. nominational, Pentecostal and historic at 30 students. The program is open to Wayland is one of 82 private four-year African-American Christian communi- students and churches throughout the colleges and universities participat- ties. United States. ing in the initiative. The schools are The grants are part of the Endow- Any church interested in sponsor- located in 29 states and the District of ment’s commitment to identify and ing a student may contact Dr. Lowin at Columbia. Although some schools are cultivate a cadre of theologically-mind- 806-291-1165 or by email at lowinc@ independent, many reflect the religious ed youth who will become leaders in wbu.edu. heritage of their founding Christian church and society.

36 footprints Words from our Readers

am a WBU-Hawaii alum (BSOE acy of WBU will be perpetually woven transferring schools, losing credits I‘07) and I wanted to share the into the fabric our family tree. and changing degrees, I made it to the WBU legacy that has started in my Aloha and God Bless (Go Pio- end and am receiving my bachelors in family. neers!), Business Administration from Wayland My wife, Kenda Butler (WBU-Hawaii this year a age 39. BSOE’07), was employed at the Hawaii Tyrel (BSOE ‘07) & Kenda Butler I wouldn’t change the way things campus in 2004. The wonderful family (BSOE ‘07) worked out and although it was a assistance that WBU offered my wife Kaneohe, HI long road, I am blessed to have had and me was an answer to prayer. We such great support in my educational had both postponed our education- am an aspiring Special Education endeavors from my wonderful husband al pursuits but had immense desire Iteacher for all grade levels. Upon Clark and my three boys, Kaleb, Mason to finish our degrees prior to having completion of my degree in Applied and Luke. I plan on going right into my children. Sciences in San Antonio, I hope to master’s studies and hope to encour- Per His mysterious ways, God enroll in the region’s Alternative Teach- age my husband to do the same. God placed her at WBU and we both ing Certification Program where, Lord always has a purpose for his plans. completed our bachelor’s degree with willing, within a year I will possess my a focus in Human Services in 2007, teaching certification at last. I also aim Janae J. Gilleo one month before our daughter was to receive certification to teach English, Bonaire, Ga. born. During that time, 5,000 miles Language Arts and Gifted and Talented east, my father, a retired US Army First programs. hanks for your birthday wishes. Sergeant, began the master’s program My favorite quote and life mot- TI turn 62 on Dec. 21. If I had and completed his degree in Business to comes from author Douglas Noel known I was going to live this long I Administration at the WBU-San Anto- Adams who said, ‘I may not have gone would have graduated later and en- nio campus. where I intended to go but I think I joyed some more great classes. My younger sister (a UT-San have ended up where I needed to be.’ Antonio grad) was looking for employ- I also possess faith as defined by my Raymond E. Atchley, MEd ment, and with my wife’s recommen- favorite Bible verse, Hebrews 11:1: New Mexico Corrections dation she was hired and is presently “Now faith is confidence in what we Department employed at the WBU-San Antonio hope for and assurance about what we Educator campus. Additionally, her husband, a do not see.’” Los Lunas, New Mexico sheriff’s deputy in Comal County, TX, I have finally reached a long-term completed his bachelor’s degree from goal and am ready to tackle life’s next t was my pleasure to be back at WBU-San Antonio this past summer. endeavors excitedly. IWayland Baptist University for Ironically, I spent my high school Homecoming to direct the International years in Texas but never heard of Way- Sara Zavorka (BAS’16) Choir and Alumni at chapel and delight land until I moved to Hawaii in 2000. Seabrook, Texas in the love that I have for the University To be able to finish our degrees was and the love I have for my former stu- such a huge blessing for me and my started my college education dents. I especially delight in their love wife. I work at Pearl Harbor Naval Ship- Iin my mid-20s as a mother of for me. I was in heaven for that short yard and my wife is an accomplished one child and wife of a U.S. airman. I period of time. Thank you Wayland Domestic Engineer. We have three chil- started at Northwest Vista College in Baptist University. dren (Jayda, Texas, and Jubilee) and San Antonio and wanted to major in we serve as Pastor of The Rock Church elementary education. Between several Duane Harris, BA’66 in Kaneohe, HI. moves, including one overseas, with Former Director We are forever grateful that the leg- the military, having two more kids, of the International Choir

footprints 37 Security Church Finance of Houston, a company financing churches. Surviving are his wife of 71 years, MURIEL GUTHRIE, EX’50.

MARY JOAN “JO” BOYD Class PAYNE, BA’59, died Dec. 5, 2016, in Floydada, Texas, at notes age 84. She was an LVN for seven years and then a pastor’s wife (the late Hollis Payne) for 43 years after graduating from Wayland. She also taught bilin- tecture. A mentor to many Texas, at age 106. She was gual first and fifth graders for In Loving Wayland students, she was also believed to be Wayland’s 23 years in Floydada. Surviving longest-living alumnus and Memory a faculty sponsor of the music are a daughter, TAMMY and honor societies. Surviving was featured in the December Christian love and sympathy is PAYNE ATEN, BM’85 and are three daughters, a son, 2012 Footprints. She and her extended to the family and friends her husband, SHERMAN a granddaughter and two husband, MERLE WEATH- of these members of the Wayland ATEN, EX’85; a son, a sister, great-grandsons. The family ERS, AA’28, graduated family. a brother and four grandchil- suggests memorials to the together and married July 28, dren. Wayland University Depart- 1928. He was an outstanding FACULTY/STAFF ment of English. member of the football team. Stanley Andrew Clark, son NIDA L. PARKER PECK, Survivors include a daughter of former Wayland professor BS’52, died Sept. 5, 2016, in Beatrice Guill Tapp, mother and a granddaughter. DR. DOUGLAS CLARK, Plainview, at age 85. She was of DR. SHELLEY TAPP died Oct. 1, 2016 in Emily, a charter member of the In- of the Wayland School of 1940s Minn. at age 67. A longtime ternational Choir at Wayland. Business faculty, died Oct. 26, GLENN MADDUX WIT- educator, he taught sociology She was a school teacher and 2016, in Paducah, Ky. She was TEN, AA’42, died Nov. 20, at six universities, including taught at Sanford, Lockney employed by the Orthopedic 2016, in Lubbock, at age 94. the Russian-American Chris- and Plainview before retiring Clinic of Samuel L. French, He farmed for many years in tian University in Moscow. in 1989. Surviving are her hus- M.D., for many years before the Halfway area. Surviving are Surviving are his wife, Susan, band of 64 years, JOHNNY her retirement in 1993. Also two daughters, eight grandchil- a son, a daughter, his father PECK, BS’52, a daughter, a surviving are another daughter dren and nine great-grandchil- (who is 99 and lives in Carol son and three grandchildren. and two sisters. dren. An endowed scholarship Stream, Ill.), his twin brother at Wayland bears his name. and six grandchildren. Lottie Bell Edwards-Williams 1920s died Nov. 2, 2016, in Joshua, 1950s RETA JANE NORMAN Texas, at the age of 90. She ROBERT E. ‘BOB’ CAL- CARTER, who taught was a former school teacher. LAHAN, BA’50, died June literature and composition at Her husband, MILLARD 10, 2016, in San Antonio at Wayland Baptist University WILLIAMS, BS’51, who age 91. A World War II vet- from 1968 until her retirement died in 1988, was a part-time eran, he served several Texas in 1995, passed away Sept. 13, Southern Baptist minister and Baptist churches as an associ- 2016, in Cambridge, Mass. at math teacher. Surviving are a ate pastor, education director the age of 91. She was very son, a daughter, two sisters, and staff member. He was a interested in ancient Greece several grandchildren and CECILE LIGHTFOOT writer for Baptist publications and took pleasure in studying a sister-in-law, PATRICIA WEATHERS, AA’28, died and was a conference leader. its literature, art and archi- SMITH WILLIAMS, BS’53. Aug. 26, 2015, in Sherman, He last was employed with

38 footprints 1960s honored Professor of English children, 13 grandchildren, BS’59, continues to live in CHARLES BECHTOLD, at Texas Christian University eight great-grandchildren and Lampasas, Texas. Wife of EX’69, died Jan. 21, 2016, for many years. In 1993, was one brother. former Pioneer basketball in Plainview, at age 65. He named Distinguished Alumni coach (1956-62), the late ED worked in radio sales and was – the highest honor from 2000s BILLINGS, BA’52, she a tireless volunteer for the Pla- the Association of Former VELMA GONZALES SOL- writes: “I am more relaxed, inview High School band pro- Students. He was named ORZANO, BA’01, MBA’03, although still downsizing in a gram. Surviving are his wife, Outstanding Male Citizen of passed away on Wednesday, slower pace, and trying to be Judy, and a son, MICHAEL Wayland, Campus Favorite, Oct. 26, 2016, in Plainview at a blessing to all that the Lord BECHTOLD, BA’08, and Who’s Who, Spinning Wheel, age 53. She started Solórzano puts in my path.” (melshad@ one brother. and co-captain of the Pioneers Business Services in 1993 in aeseng.com) basketball team his senior year. Plainview, offering bookkeep- DR. DON L. COLLINS, He endowed the Sherman ing and federal and state tax BM’61, died Oct. 22, 2016, Brown Neff Scholarship at preparation for individuals and 1970s in Conway, Ark. at age 77. Wayland in 2014. Surviving are small businesses. She earned Recipient in 2011 of Way- his wife of 59 years, Alice; two her Doctorate of Jurispru- land’s highest honor from daughters, a brother and four dence from the Texas Tech JIM CARLISLE, BS’77, the Association of Former grandchildren. School of Law, focusing her was inducted into the USATF Students, the Distinguished practice on tax and immigra- National Officials Committee Alumni Award, Dr. Col- WILLIAM LOUIS “BILL” tion law, including represen- Hall of Fame in Orlando, Fla. lins served as Minister of JONES, BA’66, died May tation before the Federal IRS for his years of contributions Music at First Baptist Church, 4, 2016, in Fort Worth. He Courts and Federal Immigra- to the sport of track. Jim Fernandina Beach, Fla.; First worked for Texas Refinery tion Courts. She and husband has master level certification Baptist Church, Live Oak, Fla.; from 1973 until his retirement established The Solorzano with 30 years of experience Dawson Street Baptist Church, in 2012. He was a deacon and Scholarship Opportunities for in field events as an umpire Thomasville, Ga. and First choir member of Southway- Latinos who are undergoing and referee or member of United Methodist Church, side Baptist Church. Surviv- hardships and facing obstacles the Jury of Appeals. Carlisle Benton, Ark. He taught Choral ing are his wife of 47 years, in reaching their education- is also a National Technical Music Education at University Linda Sue Jones, a son, two al goals. Surviving are her Official and a Master Referee. of Central Arkansas for 37 daughters, a sister, and five husband Joel; two sons, her He served as an umpire at years. He founded Cambiata grandchildren. mother and stepfather, four the 1996 Olympic Games, Press, Cambiata Vocal Music sisters, a brother and three six Olympic Trials, over 25 Institute of America, and Ar- 1986 grandchildren. national championships and kansas Boys Choir. Surviving TONY FERREIRA HELD, more. When Carlisle became are his wife of 53 years, Peggy BS’86, died Sept. 14, 2016 in 2010s the Certification Chair for the Smith Collins, three sons, a Waxahachie, Texas, at age 76. STEPHEN GRANT Southwestern Association, sister and seven grandchildren. Tony served 11 years in the HUNT, BS’11, died Sept. 11, there were approximately 250 U.S. Navy and retired from the 2016 in Ralls, Texas, at age certified officials. Under his Zan Daniels Merritt, daughter U.S. Army after 22 years of 56. He had been a manager leadership, that number grew of SUE BURRIS DAN- service. He spent 14 years in at Furr’s Cafeteria and also a to well over 400. He also set IELS, BA’66, died April 20, security and law enforcement heating and air conditioning up numerous classroom clinics 2016 in Round Rock, Texas, at as a Criminal Investigator and repairman for Ron’s Refrigera- and developed on-site training age 35 after a five-year battle eight years as an instructor tion and Texas Tech Universi- at designated meets. He retired with cancer. Also surviving are in the USAF Security Police ty. Surviving are a daughter, a from public education in her husband, Jon, a son, three Academy and the Communi- son, a sister and a brother. January 2016 after 35 years stepsons and two brothers. ty College of the Air Force. in education, the last 22 as a He had a second career with counselor. His wife Traci has DR. BOB FRYE, BA’61, Texas Instruments that lasted 1950s worked for Rexel USA for 27 died Nov. 2, 2016, in Fort 21 years. Surviving are his years in the Dallas corporate Worth at age 73. He was an wife of 55 years, Patricia; five LaVAYE M. BILLINGS, office.

footprints 39 BOB MATHEWS, BA’70, tration in Cyber Security and in Hereford for the past 11 celebrated his birthday Dec. works for DFAS in Cleveland, years, became pastor of First 2 in Kremenchuk, Urkraine Ohio. Nick works for a home Baptist Church in Denver City while he and wife Janis were hospice company and delivers in June. He and his wife, Jen- on a team of 16 teaching lifesaving medical equipment. nifer, who teaches third grade English and doing friendship (Deborah_e_breining@yahoo. at Dodson Elementary, have evangelism with Michael Gott com) three children – Jordan (mar- who has led many evangelist ried to Brooke) of Lubbock; trips to that country. Bob says KayLea, a freshman at Baylor; it was “my first birthday with and Jackson, a sophomore snow on the ground.” Janis is at Denver City High School. volunteer children’s director ([email protected]) and telephone class Bible teacher at Calvary Oak Cliff JEFF VERA who is serving Church in Dallas and Bob is as a President’s Ambassador Minister of Senior Adults and Pastoral Care. 1990s STAN BURLESON, BM’94 with Honors, and ANGIE BURLESON, BS’92, have 1980s DEBORAH BREINING, received a call to work among BSOE’99 from the San the Basotho people in the SYLVIA SUAREZ, BSIS’97 KELLEY CULVER, Antonio campus, retired after Kingdom of Lesotho in and MEd’07, received her BSOE’81 from the Wich- 29 years of federal service on southern Africa. Since 2008, doctorate in Educational ita Falls campus, has been Aug. 31. She recently Stan has been Minister of Leadership from Texas Tech appointed the Director of worked for the Office of Per- Music and Missions at First in August. Her dissertation the Office of the Permanent sonnel Management in Wash- Baptist Church in Perryton, title was “Generational Teach- Diaconate for the Catholic Di- ington, D.C. as the Associate which has been sending er Cohorts in Texas Public ocese of Savannah, Ga. Kelley Chief Information Officer for mission teams to Lesotho for Schools and Their Job Related is responsible for the oversight Federal IT Business the past eight years. Angie is Expectations of School and administration of the Information Systems. Deb a reading interventionist at Principals.” She is Plainview permanent diaconate program, previously held positions Perryton Kinder. Previous- ISD’s Director of Elementary which includes 77 permanent within the Department of ly, Stan, who was voted the Curriculum and Instruction deacons and the five-year long Defense as Executive Director Outstanding Male Citizen at and is working on publishing permanent deacon formation of Enterprise Human Re- Wayland in 1994, worked for an article on her dissertation program. His office currently sources Information Systems Family Christian Bookstore findings. Her husband, Jaime, oversees two formation classes and Director of Human as a national buyer and also works for PTI and is a Uni- with a third class undergoing Resources Operations at the has previously been a music versity Interscholastic League selection at this time. (kcul- Mark Center in Alexandria, minister in Edmonson, Sem- sports official. She welcomed [email protected]) Va. Deb lives in West Salem, inole, Ozona and Ralls. The her first grandchild, Presley Ohio on Cinnamon Lake with Burlesons have two daughters, Grace Sirola, daughter of Liz Abel and Vanessa Morelion her husband of 41 years, Dale, Kylan, a senior at West Texas and Angel Sirola, on Oct. 2 are parents of a son, Maddux and two dogs. They have been A&M, and Kamber, a junior at in San Angelo. She weighed Nash Morelion, born Nov. 3, taking trips in their RV to visit John Brown University. More 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 2016, in Lubbock, weighing 7 friends and family across the information on their ministry 20 inches long. Sylvia’s oldest pounds, 6 ounces. Vanessa is country. Her two sons live can be found at stangb1990@ daughter, Blanca, married the daughter of YOLANDA in Brecksville, Ohio. Jason gmail.com Isaac Valdez on Nov. 5. They VERA, BA’83, granddaughter recently graduated with a are both graduates of Angelo of CARMEN VERA, BA’84, degree in Computer Informa- KYLE STREUN, BA’91, State University and reside in and sister of 2017 graduate tion Systems with a concen- pastor of First Baptist Church San Angelo.

40 footprints BSIS’08, welcomed their been hired as the new Kaw playing volleyball for just three second child, Hunter Michael Lake Association Executive years and lost in the 1A state 2000s Aker, on July 31, 2016 in Den- Director, effective in the championship game last year. ver City. Big sister, Suzi Marie, spring with the retirement of Swett’s 3-year record is 81-23. DIANE KIMBERLY ‘KIM’ is 3 and started preschool. the current director. Kaw Lake A four-year letter-winner for DE FORREST, MEd’09 Michael is a plant operator for Association is located eight Wayland, she was second from the San Antonio campus, Xcel Energy and Michelle is in miles east of Ponca City, Okla. team All-Sooner Athletic retired in December after 30 her ninth year of teaching first She previously worked for Conference as a senior in 2011 years as a teacher and admin- grade in Hobbs, N.M. where five years in Hotel Operations and ranks fourth all-time for istrator in public education. the Akers live. (chell1303@ at the Venetian Hotel Resort Wayland in digs. Her husband, She began her teaching career yahoo.com) in Las Vegas. In addition to BRETT SWETT, BA’10, in Abilene ISD in 1987, her management experience, is an audit manager at Texas continuing as a teacher for she created and distributed a Tech. They have a son, Beau, The Department of Defense monthly newsletter, over- 7 months. Dependent Schools at assign- saw administration of 12 ments in The Netherlands and departments, and assisted TYRON D. TAYLOR, Germany between 1997 and the executive directors with BCM’16 from the San Anto- 2004, and finally at North East daily operations of the world’s nio campus, is retired from the ISD from 2004 to 2016 in San largest Four-Star, Five-Dia- U.S. Navy and the Department Antonio where she worked as SHANEY STATON mond hotel and resort. Her of Defense. He was associate District Literacy Specialist in BREWER, BSIS’10, husband, Chris, is enrolled in minister to the late Rev. R.A. her final four years by ‘teach- MEd’13, and her husband nursing school at Pioneer Tech Callies of First Gethsemane ing teachers’ at the District’s CODY BREWER, BS’16 in Ponca City. Baptist Church, the organizer 14 middle school campuses. just welcomed their first child of the world’s largest Martin Co-workers often called her Kennalynn Kay Brewer on Luther King Jr. march in a “child whisperer” as she Oct. 22, 2016. Kennalynn was San Antonio. He served as helped “turn on the light” for 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and 17.5 Protestant Lay Leader for countless students who oth- inches long. Shaney works the Lighthouse Chapel for erwise struggled for reading in the Wayland Admissions U.S. troops during Operation success in their classrooms. Office as Assistant Director Sea Signal, Joint Taskforce Her fondest memories are of CRM, Recruiting, and 160, in 1995. He also led of early students who would Technology. Cody is a science Naval construction crews in later become class valedicto- teacher and coach at Kress assembling the world’s largest rians and other students and High School. pontoon bridge in Iraq during families from early teaching Operation Enduring Freedom years who still share Christmas in 2003 while evangelizing cards and memories decades U.S. troops as a lay leader. He later. Kim is looking forward funded the creation of the to writing children’s books to So-Fli Productions, a Christian serve the needs of specific KIMBERLI ERIN HARG- youth and gospel music classroom populations in her ER SWETT, BS’12, coached company, and helped sponsor “second” career. Lubbock’s All Saints Episcopal Christian community events School to the TAPPs Class 2A in Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss. state volleyball title with a 33-6 in the aftermath of Hurricane 2010s record. The former Wayland Katrina. Tyron also founded volleyballer was named Lone New Jerusalem Tabernacle MICHAEL AKER, BA’13, COURTNEY ALLEN, Star Varsity co-Coach of of Praise and Worship in San and MICHELLE AKER, BM’2012 with Honors, has the Year. All Saints has been Antonio in 2010.

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