News for MTSU alumni and friends September 2008 Vol. 6 / No. 1 YOUNG ALUM Fulcher finds his Everyone’s ‘All In’ niche in as Homecoming 2008 activities New York build to MT game By Randy Weiler [email protected] lumnus Paul Fulcher has vs. Warhawks yet to meet New York A City Mayor Michael By Rhonda Wright [email protected] Bloomberg, the namesake for the ou can bet that company Fulcher Homecoming 2008 will hit works for in Y the jackpot the week of Manhattan. Nov. 3-8. “Actually, I Tying in with the football sea- saw him son slogan of “All In,” the home- (Bloomberg) Fulcher coming theme is “Bet on Blue.” with (California Your Alumni Relations office (Gov.) Arnold Schwarzenegger, has been working with student but I never got to meet him,” groups to stack the deck with Fulcher (’07), an analyst for the events planned throughout the company since August 2007, week that will build on the tradi- MTSU Alumni Relations said recently. tions of the past and make memo- Chip Walters (’85), left, co-announced the 2007 Homecoming Parade with Jim Freeman (’69, While Fulcher may not have ries for the future. ’73) during Mixer on Middle at The Alumni House. This year, Walters’ co-announcer will be met Bloomberg the man, he said “We want to increase diversity Nick Paranjape (’91) of Fox 17 News. he thrives in the fast-paced envi- by having more organizations ronment of the company and the involved in homecoming this year,” coming yet by growing student and House between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., city that never sleeps. explains Clarissa Blackwood, the alumni participation, as well as raising Monday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Nov. “It’s nonstop. There’s always Student Government Association’s community support.” 7, to trade a shirt from another school something going on,” he said. homecoming director. “Our goal is to The week starts with the T-Shirt for the official 2008 Homecoming shirt. Swap. Alumni can visit the Alumni make this the biggest and best home- (See ’Bet,’ Page 4) (See ’Fulcher,’ Page 2) Fun had by all at first Alumni Summer College By Rhonda Wright [email protected] The college began on Wednesday afternoon with a group of 41 alumni and scavenger hunt of historical uni- friends from seven states versity facts. Participants bonded A returned to school this quickly as they shared stories and summer for the inaugural Alumni feasted on barbecue under a tent Summer College June 25-27. in the backyard of the Alumni Designing the program House. Former students of Dr. around the theme Exploring Our Bob Womack got the chance to Heritage, the Office of Alumni visit with him, a special guest for Relations was proud to host the the night. It was clear that Blue 2 1/2-day event, providing the Raiders share pride in their alma opportunity to relive college days mater. MTSU Alumni Relations while learning through educa- Classes began on Thursday The inaugural Alumni Summer College field trip was a highlight of the program. The class tional and entertaining classes traveled to Nashville, where they received VIP treatment as they toured the Ryman and tours. (See ’Fun,’ Page 8) Auditorium and enjoyed the Grand Ole Opry.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID INSIDE . . . MTSU 1301 E. MAIN ST. MURFREESBORO, TN 37132 Alumni of distinction, Page 2 PERMIT 169 Advancement Services Calendar, Page 3 MTSU P.O. Box 109 1301 E. Main St. Class notes, Page 6 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Reed takes reins, Page 7 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Lunch with President, Page 8 MTSU National Alumni MTSU alumni of distinction Association Board Hooper, Pettus, Victory are Distinguished Alumni; Burt is Young Alumnus By Randy Weiler [email protected] Merchants adds 7 new members Bank and From MTSU Alumni Relations he MTSU Alumni Association has Corporation announced its three Distinguished Alumni in Columbia, even MTSU alumni have been chosen to T and one Young Alumni Achievement Tenn., and serve on the National Alumni Association Award recipients for 2008-09. head of S Board of Directors. Each new member was The Distinguished Alumni recipients include: Pettus- selected from written nominations and is asked to • Linda Hooper (’63) of Whitwell, Tenn., who McLain serve a three-year term. is being honored in the Professional Achievement Trucking Co. “We are very excited about our new members category; Inc. He has Hooper Pettus and are anxious for them to use their diverse tal- • Timothy E. “Tim” Pettus (’73) of Lawrence- volunteered ents to further advance the Alumni Association,” burg, Tenn., who is being recognized in the Service for many said Ginger Freeman, director of the Office of to the Community category; and local organi- Alumni Relations. • Kenneth Wayne “Coon” Victory (’67) of zations and The new members, all from Tennessee, Smyrna, Tenn., who is being saluted in the Service he has been include: Ben Bennett (’04), Lascassas; Casey to the University category. an ardent Guimbellot (’06), Nashville; Aubrey Hardison The Young Alumni Achievement honoree is: MTSU sup- (’00), Murfreesboro; Jonathon L. Hawkins (’93, • Micheal J. Burt (’98, ’02) of Murfreesboro. porter. ’00), Murfreesboro; Brad Newberry (’93), The MTSU Alumni Association annually seeks Victory is Rockvale; Kelly Rollins (’93), Murfreesboro; and and accepts nominations for the Distinguished the former Victory Burt Emily M. Wright (’07), Murfreesboro. Alumni and Young Alumni Achievement Awards. president and The mission of the National Alumni The selection is made from candidates who have CEO of Crosslin Supply Co. Inc. where he worked Association Board of Directors is to develop and distinguished themselves by obtaining a high level for 45 years before retiring, and he has been foster sound relationships between MTSU and its of service to their profession, their community involved in many local, state and national organi- alumni and to provide a strong force for the and/or MTSU. zations. He has many ties to MTSU’s athletic and advancement and support of the university. For more than 30 years, Hooper has been a alumni efforts. Nominations for the 2009-10 Board of public school educator, most recently as principal Burt recently left a successful career coaching Directors will be accepted beginning in January at Whitwell Middle School. In 2007, she was the girls’ basketball to found his own company, 2009. Please support your Alumni Association by recipient of the Joseph Prize for service to humani- Maximum Success. He has become an author, a nominating someone to serve. We look forward to ty for the Paper Clips Project. sought-after speaker and consultant, teacher/pro- seeing you at an alumni event in your area. Visit Pettus serves as president of First Farmers and fessor, facilitator and continual learner. mtalumni.com for more details. CAMPUS BRIEF ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Ginger Corley Freeman, Director Michelle Stepp, Associate Director Molly Cochran, Assistant Director Paul Wydra, Assistant Director Rhonda Wright, Assistant Director Martha Jordan, Administrative Assistant Kari Janetvilay, Secretary
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Sidney A. McPhee, President J. Intintoli/MTSU Photographic Services Joe Bales, VP, Development and Univ. Relations Tonja L. Johnson, Assoc. VP, Marketing and Comm. Tom Tozer, Director, News and Public Affairs U.S.-Sino agreement Randy Weiler, Editor ([email protected]) The June 22-27 U.S.-Sino Math and Science Workshop at MTSU concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding following the closing session and luncheon. Those in attendance included (from left): MTSU First Lady Elizabeth McPhee; MTSU Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Diane Miller; Dr. You Shaozhong, min- Contributors: Gina Fann, Gina Logue, John ister councilor at the Peoples Republic of China Embassy in Washington, D.C.; MTSU President Sidney A. Lynch, Lisa Rollins, Paula Morton and McPhee; President Weng Limin of Northwest Normal University in China; President George Mehaffy of the MTSU Office of Alumni Relations staff American Association of State Colleges and Universities; and Deng Hualing, vice president of Northwest Normal University-China. About 125 math and science scholars from 20 China universities and 40 U.S. colleges Consultants: Suma Clark and Bill Fisher, attended the event. Alumnus Bart Gordon (’71) delivered the opening dinner keynote address. MTSU Publications and Graphics Special assistance: Betsy Williams, MTSU Advancement Services Fulcher from Page 1 Photographs: MTSU Photographic Services, “It is Manhattan. It’s a fast-paced hand in all the major banks and ready to work really hard. Be except where noted environment. When anything all major sectors of the market. excited and ready to cope with Printed by Franklin Web Printing Co., Franklin, Tenn. slows down, I think, ‘What am I Right out of college, I would be the unexpected. Come with ver- supposed to do?’” working with so many young satility.” Attention Postmaster: Change Service Requested While Bloomberg “has a people from a lot of different col- Fulcher is pursuing a profes- Address changes and other correspondence great training program for learn- leges — Cornell, Colgate, New sional certificate in financial should be addressed to ing about marketing,” Fulcher York University and all across analysis at NYU. In New York, said that what sold Bloomberg the country — would be great he has attended a number of Advancement Services on him was that, “I have a dif- for me.” plays and sporting events. MTSU P.O. Box 109 ferent background. I had come He calls it “a great learning Fulcher graduated cum 1301 E. Main St. from the South.” experience, entering the corpo- laude with a double major in Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Fulcher, an equity analytics rate world, working with political science and economics specialist, said he had interned Fortune 500 companies. It’s and finance. He served as 2005- MTSU, a Tennessee Board of Regents university, is an equal with Smith-Barney and UBS hands on.” 06 Student Government Associa- opportunity, nonracially identifiable, educational institution that does not discriminate against individuals when he was in college. His top advice for new and tion president and was a mem- with disabilities. “Bloomberg had the best fit future graduates wanting to take ber of Alpha Gamma Rho frater- of all the places I interviewed,” a job in New York City: “Have a nity and a Student Ambassador. UR013-0808UR he added. “Bloomberg has a position before you come. Be
2 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com September 2008 Alums, friends make splash at Nashville Shores
Tonya (’02) and Josh Graham (’03) and future Blue Raider Landon, of Portland, Tenn., MTSU Alumni Relations photos stop for a picture before Alumni and friends from across Middle Tennessee enjoying the day at Nashville enjoyed a sun- and fun-filled day at Nashville Shores. Alumni and friends Shores. Fang Yang (’05) of Murfreesboro and fami- received discounted ticket ly check in at the MTSU alumni registration table. prices and a picnic lunch. MTSU supporter Debbie Kennedy of Hermitage, Tenn., poses with her family and friends before cooling off in the park and reconnecting with other MTSU alumni. ALUMNI MAKING WAVES CALENDAR Alumni Relations autumn events September 14 Young Alumni Gathering in Murfreesboro 5 Homecoming Kickoff November
6 Alumni Tailgate in Walnut Grove 7 Golden Raider Reunion honoring Class of 1958
6 The Ultimate Blue Raider Tailgater Contest 7-8 Homecoming (see Page 5 for full schedule)
30 Alumni Legacy Golf Classic 8 Mixer on Middle Parade-Watching Party
30 Alumni Tailgate in Walnut Grove 22 Alumni Tailgate in Walnut Grove October For complete details about upcoming alumni events, go to mtalumni.com. 3-11 Alumni Travel presents Ireland
Submitted photo Jeffery Reid (’81) of Atlanta, Campus-related autumn events Ga., was executive producer for “Black in America,” a two- 25 Contest of Champions* part documentary that aired September earlierin July on CNN. The 23 MTSU Choral Concert* 5 First Friday Star Party** programs examine how blacks 30-31 MTSU Opera — Sweeney Todd* have fared since Dr. Martin 7 Dina Cancryn faculty voice recital* Luther King Jr.’s assassination 8-26 Alumni 2008 art exhibit***** November in 1968. 19 MTSU Chamber Winds/Wind 1 The Friends of Music present An Evening of Swing**** Dr. Tim Ensemble* 1 MTSU Opera — Sweeney Todd* Webb (’96), 22 Jamey Simmons faculty jazz right, of 7 First Friday Star Party** Spring Hill, recital* 10 MTSU Jazz Ensemble I* Tenn., was 26 MTSU Concert Chorale and 12 MTSU Percussion Ensemble* named Middle Tennessee Choral Society — 13 MTSU Jazz Artist Series* Tennessee Glenda Guion’s (’85) Department Carmina Burana* “Sepulcher” will be 13-15 Fall Dance Concert*** of Educa- 28 MTSU Concert Chorale and part of the Sept. 8-26 17 MTSU Jazz Ensemble II* tion commis- Alumni 2008 art Middle Tennessee Choral Society — Leo Erice faculty piano recital* sioner July 24 by Gov. Phil exhibit. 19 Bredesen. Webb had served as Carmina Burana* 20 MTSU Wind Ensemble* acting commissioner after the Todd Waldecker faculty clarinet recital* retirement of Lana Seivers (’72). 29 23 MTSU Symphony Orchestra* October 30 Messiah* John Hood 30 ’Twas the Brass Before Christmas* (’54, ’74), left, 2 MTSU Women’s Chorale* * For more information, go to http://frank.mtsu.edu/~music/calendar.html or call of Murfrees- 615-898-2493. boro joined 3 First Friday Star Party** the new 6 Stones River Chamber Players* ** For more information go to http://frank.mtsu.edu/~physics/Star%20Party.htm. MTSU Office MTSU Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble* of Commun- 9 *** For more information go to http://www.mtsu.edu/~theatre. ity Engage- 18 Lynn Rice-See faculty piano recital* **** For more information go to ment and 19 MTSU Symphony Orchestra* http://libarts.web.mtsu.edu/upcoming_events.htm#Badger. Support in a 22-25 Seussical the Musical*** part-time role Aug. 1. He served ***** Alumni 2008 art exhibit: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays on first floor of six terms in the Tennessee House 23 MTSU Choral Concert* Tood Building. Closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day. For more information, call of Representatives. 615-898-5653. September 2008 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com 3 HOMECOMING 2008
File photo/MTSU Photographic Services President Sidney A. McPhee, right, waves to the crowd during the 2007 Homecoming Parade. Alumna Seneca McPhee (’07) enjoys riding in the event with her father. The Baby Raiders portion of the Homecoming Parade is a favorite for those walking and those watching.
File photos/MTSU Alumni Relations Gale (’57), left, and Jonelle Prince, seated in the back of the bus, and Wayne Monks (’55) and Mary Sanderson ride across campus in a Golden Raiders event. Past homecoming queens help Emily Porter, with roses, celebrate in 2007. Bet from Page 1 All shirts collected will be donated to a charity. meeting at Mixer on Middle and walking in the On Friday evening, graduates of the Class of parade. 1958 are invited to attend the Golden Raider After the parade, head to Walnut Grove to tail- Induction Ceremony and Dinner at the Tom H. gate. Tent City is a natural gathering place where Jackson Building. you can get the latest news from your college and All alumni and friends are invited to the Chili see old friends and professors. The Colleges of Cook-Off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, on the Murphy Graduate Studies, Honors, Basic and Applied Center lawn, where chili will be served and Sciences, Business and Liberal Arts invite you to judged. Participants either can enter a recipe or their tents starting at noon. enjoy the food. Afterward, everyone can head to The 2008 Jennings A. Jones College of Business Murphy Center and watch student groups battle it Reunion will be at Tent City. Be sure to stop by the out at the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Alumni tent in Walnut Grove where you can get Show at 7:30 p.m. MT tattoos, beads, shakers, and buttons to show The Office of Alumni Relations invites you to your Blue Raider pride. watch the Homecoming Parade at Mixer on Cheer on your Blue Raiders as they take on the Middle at The MTSU Alumni House, where a com- Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in the homecoming plimentary breakfast will be served starting at 9 game. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. at Floyd Stadium. a.m. Saturday. This party is open to all alumni, Tickets can be purchased through the Office of friends and fans, and has the best view of the Alumni Relations for a discounted alumni general parade on campus. Beverage bands may be pur- admission (end zone) rate of $8 per ticket. Call our chased on the lawn for $10. office at 800-533-MTSU to buy your discounted Announcing the parade this year will be Chip tickets. Walters (’85), Tennessee Walking Horse National There are many other activities offered during Celebration’s director of public and media rela- Homecoming Week. For a more detailed schedule, tions, and Nick Paranjape (’91), Fox 17’s morning please refer to the 2008 Homecoming Calendar in anchor. this issue of The Alumni Record, visit mtalumni.com Baby Raiders are always a highlight of the or call 800-533-MTSU (6878). File photo/MTSU Photographic Services Homecoming Parade. We encourage Baby Raiders We can’t wait to see you. (and their parents or guardians) to participate by Blue Raider fans whoop it up during the game. 4 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com September 2008 HOMECOMING 2008 Schedule of events Friday, Sept. 5 Alumni Band Concert TAILGATE GUIDELINES (Adopted August 2008) Homecoming Kickoff 7:30 p.m., location TBA Former members of university bands are welcome to join MTSU welcomes all alumni, students, fans and friends 7 p.m., Alumni House to our campus and believes that athletic events are an impor- the Tennessee Valley Winds, a Murfreesboro community Homecoming groups and regulations are given to stu- tant component of the overall educational experience. dents. Enjoy music by The Compromise and a movie band, on stage to perform a “throughout the years” con- Game-day activities help build a sense of community under the stars. Free food and fun, and open to students cert. The concert is free and open to the public. For more and offer an opportunity for social interaction. Our goal is to and university faculty and their families. information, visit mtalumni.com or call 800-533-MTSU. provide a safe, enjoyable environment for all guests and assure a pleasurable experience for everyone in attendance. Saturday, Nov. 8 All game-day activities should be conducted mindful of the Thursday, Oct. 23 campus surroundings and all who choose to participate in Fight Song Competition Mixer on Middle Parade-Watching Party game-day activities are expected to conduct themselves in a 7 p.m., Murphy Center 9 a.m., MTSU Alumni House responsible and respectful manner at all times. Join in the fun as student organizations compete against Join us as we watch the 2008 Homecoming Parade from The following guidelines have been established to assure that we maintain a high-quality, safe environment for one another to sing their way to homecoming victory. the best spot on campus. The lawn of the Alumni House will be filled with MTSU alumni and friends as we gather those in attendance: for an event that is uniquely MT. This year’s party will Week of Nov. 3-7 • Walnut Grove generally will open at 7:30 a.m. on game feature Chip Walters (’85), the Tennessee Walking Horse day. University-sponsored tailgate activities, including Trade in your team shirts at the T-Shirt Swap. Visit The National Celebration’s director of public and media rela- Alumni House all week to exchange a T-shirt from anoth- inflatables, begin 4.5 hours before kickoff. Weeknight game tions, and Nick Paranjape (’91), Fox 17’s morning anchor, activities may be adjusted due to classes. er college to receive a free Homecoming 2008 T-shirt, as parade announcers. Breakfast is free; beverage bands • Tailgate activities will cease two hours after the game available in sizes for adults and children, while supplies may be purchased on the lawn for $10. For more informa- unless otherwise announced and the area will close. MTSU last. An annual event sponsored by the MTSU National tion, call 800-533-MTSU or visit mtalumni.com. officials will ask those failing to comply to leave the premis- Alumni Association and Student Government es. Association, the T-Shirt Swap promotes Blue Raider pride Annual Homecoming Parade • Persons remaining in the tailgate area after the game while helping those in need. All collected T-shirts will be has commenced will be encouraged to vacate the area to 10 a.m. donated to charity. For more information, contact the attend the game with the exception of one caretaker. The annual homecoming parade begins on Maney SGA at 615-898-2464. (Available during Office of Alumni Uniformed officers periodically will patrol through the area. Avenue, following Main Street and Middle Tennessee • Personal recreational vehicles will not be permitted in Relations business hours, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday Boulevard to Greenland Drive. Baby Raiders are encour- the Walnut Grove tailgate area. The placement of RVs must through Friday.) aged to participate in the parade. For more information, be coordinated through the MTSU Athletic Department. visit mtalumni.com. • Parking is prohibited on the east side of Old Main Friday, Nov. 7 Circle. At no time should vehicles park on or obstruct access Concrete Industry Management to sidewalks. Alumni Band Day • Glass bottles are prohibited. All beverages must be in Alumni Skeet Shoot and Reception All alumni band members are invited back to campus to nonbreakable cups. 2 p.m., Big Springs Sports participate in the Homecoming Parade and perform hits • No large containers or community/common drink dis- The CIM program invites alumni to gather for a clay with the Band of Blue. For more information, visit pensers are permitted. Any device or activity used to shoot that will support the program. There will be mtalumni.com or call 800-533-MTSU. increase the consumption of beverages is prohibited. refreshments and prizes at the competition, with a recep- • No indoor-use furniture, i.e. couches or recliners, is tion to follow. Invitations will be sent via e-mail to those Tent City permitted. • Everyone is expected to clean their tailgate area before who have registered at mtsu.edu/~concrete. If you are not Noon, Walnut Grove kickoff. The dumping of hot coals in the tailgate area or in registered and you want an invitation, e-mail Sally Visit Tent City to see old friends and professors, take part trash receptacles is prohibited. Bradford ([email protected]) or call her at 615-494-7658. in children’s activities, and learn the latest MTSU news. • Only portable radio/stereo units will be allowed. Any Colleges participating include: Graduate Studies, Liberal equipment requiring external-power sources is prohibited. Record Your MTSU Memories Arts, Business, Honors and Basic and Applied Sciences. Volume and the language in any and all audio recordings Friday 1-4 p.m. and Saturday 8-noon must be appropriate for all ages. WMOT Jazz 89.5 Studio, MTSU Rugby Old Boys Game • The use of gas powered generators must be approved in advance. McWhorter Learning Resources Center 11 a.m., MTSU Sport Club Complex, 2111 E. Main St. • Stand-alone canopies in the Walnut Grove that exceed MTSU’s National Public Radio member station, Jazz 89.5 Enjoy MTSU rugby at its best when alumni return to the 12’ x 12’ must be approved in advance. Driving stakes or FM, will be recording campus memories during home- field to take on the students. This year marks the 20th anchors into the ground is not permitted. Corporate tents are coming weekend. Record your fondest memories of your anniversary of the Old Boys Game. Visit mtsurugby.com permitted in the designated tent area only (next to stadium) days on campus, or interview others about their history for more information. as approved by the MTSU Athletic Department. at MTSU. Each participant will receive a CD of the inter- • Platforms, stages and enclosed tents are not permitted view. All interviews will be archived at the radio station, Varsity Club Reception in the tailgating area(s). and excerpts may be aired during future Blue Raider • Soliciting or hawking of wares, unless approved in Visit with former teammates in the Rose and Emmett advance by Student Unions and Programming and the sports broadcasts on WMOT. Recording times are limited, Kennon Hall of Fame before the game. During your visit, Athletics Department, is prohibited. Only MTSU Athletics so reserve yours soon. Call 615-898-2800 for more details. you can see Blue Raider sports history come alive in the or their designated representatives will be allowed to sell exhibits and video presentation in the Hall of Fame. merchandise in the tailgate area. Golden Raider Reunion Snacks and beverages will be provided for members and • For security reasons, all tailgate equipment should be 4:30 p.m., Tom H. Jackson Building their families. Also open during the game for the benefit placed in vehicles before kickoff. In particular, any valuable Highlighting the class of 1958, Golden Raider registration of former athletes is the Varsity Club open-air box over- items should be appropriately secured. One “caretaker” may remain at the tailgate site during the game to safeguard begins at 4:30 p.m. followed looking the north end zone of Floyd Stadium. These belongings. by a campus tour and the events are open to Varsity Club members and families. • Items left in the tailgate area once the area closes will 2008 Golden Raider Admission is free. Contact Jim Simpson at be picked up and discarded. Induction Ceremony Dinner. [email protected] for details. • Any violations of these guidelines may result in ter- Contact the Office of Alumni mination of tailgate privileges and, as appropriate, criminal Relations at 800-533-MTSU Raider Walk prosecution and/or action taken through the MTSU Office of (6878) for more information. 12:30 p.m., Horse Shoe in Walnut Grove Public Safety, the MTSU Dean of Students or the Murfreesboro Police Department. Join the Band of Blue, MTSU cheerleaders and Lightning • Requests for exceptions to these guidelines, other than to rally for your Blue Raider football team as it prepares student and student-organization reservations, can be made College of Basic and to bring home a homecoming victory. by calling the Athletics Department at 615-898-5322 or Applied Sciences Alumni Student Unions and Programming at 615-898-2551. and Patron Homecoming Gala MT vs. Louisiana-Monroe 6 p.m., Stones River Country Club 2:30 p.m., Floyd Stadium Reception, semiformal dinner, program and dancing. Tickets available for $17 (sideline), $12 (general admission Proceeds in excess of the event will benefit College of end zone) per person, and group tickets for groups of 20 Basic and Applied Sciences student scholarships. or more are $6 each. Call 1-888-YES-MTSU (937-6878) or Registration and homecoming weekend package informa- visit goblueraiders.com. tion can be found at http://career.web.mtsu.edu/ CBAS_HCgala.htm. Alumni Homecoming Queens and Kings Former homecoming queens and kings will join in the Chili Cook-Off festivities of the 2008 Homecoming Game. Participation is 7 p.m., Murphy Center Lawn complimentary with the purchase of a game ticket. Call Blue Raider fans are asked to participate in the challenge Alumni Relations at 800-533-MTSU to participate. by entering or judging this classic football season compe- tition. The competition includes three different divisions: Al Wilkerson Scholarship Dance restaurants, student groups and alumni and friends. To 9 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel register or for more information, contact Clarissa Hosted by the Black Alumni Society, this event is open to Blackwood at 931-629-7157 or [email protected]. the public. Reservations are requested. Tickets are avail- able for $20 per person. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash File photo/MTSU Photographic Services NPHC Step Show bar will be provided. Call 800-533-MTSU or e-mail Alumna Mary Mason McCauley (’85), center, visits 7:30 p.m., Murphy Center [email protected] for more information. with her alumni parents, Peggy and Curtis Mason Tickets available. Call Greek Life Office, 615-898-5812. (both ’59), during the 2007 Mixer on Middle at The Alumni House. September 2008 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com 5 CLASSRichard RamkoNOTES(’89), Natick, Mass., is Brandi Rigsby Peiken (’96), Athens, Jason Cox ('05), Keizer, Ore., won two 1 9 5 0 s a partner with Ernst and Young. Ga., is a TV host for Charter Media. first-place journalism awards from the Dr. Ralph Sheppard (’51), Scottsboro, Donna J. Schmidt (’83), Nashville, Gregg Payne (’90), Pembroke Pines, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Associa- Ala., has retired from his dental practice Tenn., is in the children's ministry of the Fla., is a captain for Bombardier Flexjet on tion and the Oregon/Southwest after 43 years. People’s Church. the Lear 40 and Lear 45 based in Ft. Washington Society of Professional Carol A. Sherrill (’86), Murfreesboro, Lauderdale. Journalists. 1 9 6 0 s is an operations manager for First Sarah Sanders (’99, ’01), Lynchburg, Regina Danielewicz (’07), Terry Bailey (’62, ’63), Culleoka, Tenn., Tennessee Bank. Tenn., is a teacher at Moore County Murfreesboro, is a database processing has been inducted into the Washington Sandra Small (’81), Portland, Tenn., is Middle School. specialist for Altair Data Resources. County (Pa.) Sports Hall of Fame. a special education teacher for Robertson David Smith (’93), Nashville, Tenn., Jessica Dauphin (’06), Nashville, Jim Gaines (’69), La Jolla, Calif., is a County Schools. was awarded the 2008 Shining Star Award Tenn., is a community affairs coordinator tutor for Reality Changers Hispanic at Patty St. Clair (’88), Nashville, is the for his commitment to volunteerism by for Planned Parenthood of Middle and Risk in San Diego, Calif. communications director for the Epilepsy Senior Citizens Inc. East Tennessee. Robert Griffin (’68), Cocoa, Fla., is the Foundation of Middle and West Tenne- Melanie Spence (’96), Murfreesboro, T. Andrew S. DiBello (’07), Friends- chief financial officer for Kennedy Space ssee. has opened an etiquette and consulting wood, Texas, is the IT director for Center Federal Credit Union on Merritt Becky Tribble (’84, ’99), Madison, Ala., firm called The Etiquette Authority. Dynamic Orthotics and Prosthetics. Island. is a teacher. Dr. Jeff Spurlock (’97), Troy, Ala., Sarah Esberger (’08), Smyrna, Tenn., is Ken Ross (’62, ’67), College Park, Ga., Ray A. White (’82), Greeneville, Tenn., received the Ingalls Award for Excellence an English teacher for Rutherford County was inducted into the Georgia Athletic is an adjunct professor in psychology and in Classroom Teaching at Troy University. Schools. Coaches Association Hall of Fame on counselor with Walters State Community David Streit (’95), Santa Cruz, Calif., is Gregory Alan Feucht II (’06), June 7, 2008. College. He also maintains a private prac- a self-employed audio engineer. Roanoke, Va., is a second-year medical tice, White and Associates. Michael Stubblefield ('97), Winches- student at the Virginia College of 1 9 7 0 s Jennifer Wilson (’88), Sterling, Va., is a ter, Tenn., is the principal broker for Osteopathic Medicine. Kathleen Ferris (’74, ’80), Murfrees- project manager for Learning Tree. Keller Williams Realty in Manchester, Randall W. Ford (’00), Washington, boro, was named Daily News Journal Maureen Writesman (’87), Eagleville, Tenn. D.C., is the communications director for Person of the Year for 2007. Tenn., is owner of Wilderness Foxes, Christine C. Weems (’91), Lake City, the office of U.S. Rep. John Tanner. Bruce Higdon (’72), Murfreesboro, is wildernessfoxes.com. Fla., is a CPIS for the Florida Department Paul Fulcher (’07), Astoria, N.Y., is an one of nine cartoonists selected by the of Children and Families. equity analytics specialist for the USO and the National Cartoonists Society 1 9 9 0 s John West (’99), Franklin, Tenn., is a Bloomberg Company in New York, N.Y. to visit with and entertain wounded sol- senior manager for Deloitte & Touche. Harry Dan Fuller Jr. (’05), Tupelo, diers and their families at various med- Judy Barnett (’92), Brownsburg, Ind., Dustin B. Winslow (’94), Lombard, Ill., Miss., is a congressional field representa- ical facilities in the U.S. and Germany. is owner of Barnett’s Legal Nurse is a client relationship specialist for ADP. tive for Congressman Travis W. Childers. Patrick Hundley (’75), Edwardsville, Consulting. LaTonya Wynne (’99), Murfreesboro, is Sara Gabbard (’07), Murfreesboro, is a Ill., is vice chancellor for University Thomas Bugg (’95), Yokosuka, Japan, a claim processor for State Farm communications associate for Union Relations at Southern Illinois University is a U.S. Department of Defense teacher Insurance. Sportsmen’s Alliance. Edwardsville. attached to Commander of Fleet Danielle Gauthier (’06), Nashville, Rev. Portia Wills Lee (’78), Mableton, Activities Yokosuka. 2 0 0 0 s Tenn., is a research assistant for Micheal Burt (’98, ’02), Murfreesboro, Vanderbilt University. Ga., has published her sermon “Over- Darnell Levine Anderson (’05), is CEO/founder of Maximum Success. Timothy Grace (’07), La Vergne, Tenn., shadowed by the Power of God” in Nashville, Tenn., is on tour with Joseph B. Cross (’92), Columbia, is an inside sales representative for “Those Preaching Women: A Starbucks Coffee and can be seen around Tenn., is a photojournalist for The ServiceSource. Multicultural Collection.” the country at local Starbucks Coffee Renaissance Center. Brandon Gwinn (’08), New York, New Teresa A. McCollum (’78), Maryville, houses. For a complete list of tour stops, Tricia K. Daniel-Madden (’95, ’03, York, is attending NYU’s graduate musi- Tenn., is on staff for Congressman go to darnelllevine.com/starbucks.html. ’03), Chesapeake, Va., is a school psychol- cal theater writing program, and his play John J. Duncan Jr. Lauren G. Anderson (’03), Nashville, ogist for the Portsmouth Public Schools. “Underwear,” has been selected for Dr. Michael McDonald (’79), Tenn., is an engineering assistant for Ben Dotson (’93), Murfreesboro, is a presentation at the New York Superior, Wis., is the assistant to the Hickory Hardware. head coach at Siegel High School. International Fringe Festival. chancellor for affirmative action at the Caryn Bailey (’05), Antioch, Tenn., is Rafael Eledge (’94), Savannah, Tenn., Dwayn A. Haley (’05), Los Angeles, University of Wisconsin-Superior. an agent/owner of Bailey Insurance owns and operates ShilohRelics.com . Calif., is a public relations account execu- Chuck Sellers (’79), Nashville, Tenn., Agency. Wendi Ellis (’95), Mount Juliet, Tenn., tive for Bob Gold and Associates. is a project manager for Commercial Sarah B. Baker (’06), Dickson, Tenn., is is the global director of career develop- Bethany G. Hall (’06), Murfreesboro, is Industrial Construction. a program assistant for the University of ment at Willis Group Holdings. a GIS analyst for Rutherford County GIS. Judy Suiter (’75), Tyrone, Ga., has Tennessee Extension. Lance Evans Nick Harris (’00), Spring Hill, Tenn., published “The Sea of Change” and is (’96), Mansfield, Texas, Shelly Barnes (’04, ’06), Lebanon, founder and CEO of Competitive Edge recently returned from Iraq, where he has opened a law office, Nick Harris, Tenn., is an extension agent for the UT PLLC, in Franklin, Tenn. Inc. in Peachtree City, Ga. served with distinction and was awarded Extension Service in Wilson County. numerous medals of honor. He has vol- Blake Healy (’04), Los Angeles, Calif., Justine Biola (’06), Nashville, Tenn., is and his band Metro Station's current sin- 1 9 8 0 s unteered to return to Afghanistan in a clinical projects manager for the Sexual November with the 636th MI Battalion, gle, “Shake It,” has reached gold status. Lesa Bonee (’85), Plantation, Fla., is the Assault Center. Jocelyn Howard (’02), Atlanta, Ga., is head softball coach for Nova 36th Infantry Division, where he will be Ryan C. Blazer (’04), Los Angeles, serving a 12-month tour of duty. an audiologist for Audiological Southeastern University. Calif., is music central for the William Consultants of Atlanta. Elvis N. Brandon (’86), Old Hickory, Gena J. Gilliam (’99, ’06), Nashville, Morris Agency. Tenn., is a transportation planner for the Emily Humphries (’07), Nashville, Tenn., is dean of Allied Health at Mandy Lee Bratten (’03), Murfrees- Tenn., is the owner and operator of Volunteer State Community College. Tennessee Department of Transportation. boro, is an enrolled actuary and an associ- Daniel Lyn Graves II (’91), Smyrna, Simply Yours Weddings and Etc. Betty Brock (’80), Nashville, Tenn., is a ate of the Society of Actuaries. Gretchen Jenkins (’08), Astoria, N.Y., show systems administrator for Alpaca Tenn., graduated from Nashville School Laura K. Brown (’06), Murfreesboro, is of Law and is interning at Tidwell and is a student at New York Law School. Owners and Breeders Association. a geometry teacher for Wilson County Derrick Johnson (’05), Pickerington, Ted Byrd (’81), Evensville, Tenn., is a Price. Schools. Jon P. Kemp (’99), Gallatin, Tenn., is Ohio, is a sales manager for Permobil. deputy and DARE officer for the Rhea Mary Anna Brown (’03), Nashville, Rebecca Johnson president of Concrete Pump Partners. (’04), Pickerington, County Sheriff’s Department. Tenn., works for Lifeway Christian Store Ohio, is an accounts representative for Jonathan Malcolm Lampley (’92, ’97, Sandra Dawn Jones (’82), Murfrees- in their local store marketing department. Benchmark Bank. ’07), Dalton, Ga., is a professor of English boro, is celebrating her 10th anniversary Jason Cain (’03), Austin, Texas, has Tim Ketavongsa (’04), Deerfield Beach, at Dalton State College. as owner of Jones Media. completed his master of arts degree at Fla., is a plant manager for Continental SSG Brett Lashlee (’91), Camp Butmir Yasin T. Kanakrieh (’83, ’92), Mur- Texas State University. Florida Materials. Bosnia, has been awarded the Defense freesboro, is general manger of TnT Travis Camp (’05), Mobile, Ala., is Elizabeth D. Kreis (’06), Cordova, Meritorious Service Medal while serving Express. working on a master’s degree in speech Tenn., is a registered nurse for The overseas in support of Operation Holly Lentz Kleeman (’87, ’95), language pathology at the University of Church Health Center. Enduring Freedom. Philadelphia, Pa., is the president and South Alabama. Greg Lemon (’02), Franklin, Tenn., is Doug Malan (’98), Plantsville, Conn., chief executive officer of The Center For Keith Ryan Cartwright (’01), president of Axis Accounting Systems. has published his first book “Muzzy Emerging Visual Artists in Philadelphia. Nashville, is a senior writer covering the Nathan M. Lux (’02), Murfreesboro, is Field: Tales from a Forgotten Ballpark.” Brian Knox (’87), Sussex, Wis., top 45 bull riders in the world. a music and media coordinator for the Greg Merriman (’92), Franklin, Tenn., received two Paragon Awards from the James R. Cash II ('07), Murfreesboro, Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music has joined the Wells Fargo and Company Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the is an auctioneer for Bob Parks Auction. Commission. commercial banking team in Nashville. Public Relations Society of America for Kris Cianci (’00), Smyrna, Tenn., spe- Angela Mackie (’06), Lebanon, Tenn., Lee Meyers (’90), Springfield, Va., is a exemplary work. cializes in state and local government, is a business analyst for Bridgestone Dian Luffman (’89), Nashville, Tenn., lead ESOL teacher at Ravensworth School specifically child welfare for North Americas Holding, Inc. is the director of marketing for the health in Fairfax County, Va. Highland Company. Sara E. McWilliams (’07), Collinwood, care technology company change:health- Lt. Col. Marc Miller (’90), Whiteman Michael Cook (’04), Liberty, Va., Tenn., is an assistant coordinator of school care. AFB, Mo., is the commander of the 29th earned his specialist in education degree health for the Wayne County Board of Kevin Poff (’87), Franklin, Tenn., has Training Systems Squadron at Whiteman from Liberty University. Education. joined the Wells Fargo nd Company com- Air Force Base. mercial banking team in Nashville. (See ’Class,’ Page 7) 6 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com September 2008 NewEducating alumni association generations president: ‘Our purpose is ofto represent students and serve you’ am honored to have the privilege to serve as past generations and continues to educate present versity. You can come home. MTSU welcomes you your MTSU National Alumni Association pres- members of the Crosslin/ Victory families. My par- home with open arms. I challenge you to make this I ident. ents always have encouraged our family members the year to reconnect with your alma mater. Middle Tennessee State University has been an to follow their example and be passionate in their important part of my family’s support of MTSU. life for three generations. The I encourage you to visit our ever-changing beginning of our family support campus. We welcome input and provide many for this facility began with my ways for you to become involved in your universi- great-grandfather driving my ty. Our purpose is to represent and serve you. grandmother from Eagleville to Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations 2008-09 MTSU National Alumni Association President Murfreesboro in a horse and to give us your updated information so we can Mary Esther Reed is a 1992 graduate living in Smyrna, Tenn., buggy to attend Middle stay in contact with you. with her husband, Britt (’93), and son, Parker. She has been the Tennessee State Teachers College. With your help and support, we will have a owner of The Learning Circle in Murfreesboro since 2002. Reed This university has educated productive year for the association and for our uni-
Baby Raiders In Memoriam Ella Jean Arnold, born Feb. 19, 2008, to Karmen Louise Harris, born June 1, Claudia Louise Mineo, born June 26, MTSU and the Office of Alumni Bethany and Jeramy Arnold (’99) of 2008, to Kelli (’03) and Jim Harris (’03) of 2007, to Jennifer (’99) and Antonio Mineo Relations extend deepest sympathy to the families and friends of alumni who Manchester, Tenn. Bristol, Va. (’96) of Franklin, Tenn. have passed away. Peyton Brooke Barbarick, born Dec. 28, Lauren Elizabeth Harris, born May 1, Savannah “Kaiden” Moore, born June 2007, to Becky Keltner (’96) and Steve 2008, to Dana (’04) and Nick Harris ('00) of 21, 2008, to Jessica Alice and Kellon Moore 1930s Barbarick of Brentwood, Tenn. Spring Hill, Tenn. (’02) of Woodbridge, Va. Paschal C. Shelton Sr. (’31), MaKyla Cari Boggus, born Dec. 17, Maggie Elizabeth and Connor Andrew Lydia Kathleen and Claire Isabell Christiana, Tenn., died May 12, 2008. 2007, to Monica (’94) and Michael Boggus Hayes, born Aug. 22, 2007, to Tommie Parkerson, born Feb. 7, 2008, to Amanda 1950s of Chattanooga, Tenn. Marie and Bo Hayes (’03, ’05) of Oxford, (’01, ’03) and Paul Parkerson (’01) of Avery Bratton, born Dec. 17, 2007, to Ohio. Murfreesboro. Kathryn Mitchell Harris (’55, ’57), Lebanon, Tenn., died Jan. 12, Audrey Chamberlain (’06) of Burns, Tenn. Georgia Katherine Hazelwood, born Jerry Brooks Pennington, born March 2008. Ava Grace Carvalis, born Aug. 30, 2007, May 11, 2008, to Amy and Brian 31, 2008, to Ashley Boney (’95, ’00) and to Sarah E. (’97) and Ken Carvalis of St. Hazelwood (’96) of Columbia, Tenn. Mark Pennington (’96) of Knoxville, Tenn. James Higgins Jr. (’59), Petersburg, Fla. Elly Caroline Huckeby, born Aug. 24, Katherine Grace Ramko, born April 26, Tullahoma, Tenn., died May 19, 2008. Alexis Isabella Cipriano, born April 21, 2007, to Melissa D. (’95) and Phillip 2008, to Rebecca and Richard Ramko (’89) 2008, to Melissa and John Cipriano (’91) of Huckeby of Robbins, Tenn. of Natick, Mass. Billie Jo Sloan (’57), Huntsville, Irving, Texas. Will Julian Jenkins, born April 10, Rogue Elijah Johnson Schaerer, born Ala., died June 7, 2008. Grant Cline, born Sept. 13, 2007, to 2008, to Alysia (’99, ’02) and Brad Jenkins Oct. 24, 2007, to Jennifer (’05) and Dustin Wayne D. Wilks (’56), North Jessica Cline (’03) of Murfreesboro. of Murfreesboro. Schaerer (’01) of Vancouver, Wash. Richland Hills, Texas, died Dec. 16, Danny Clay Cole, born Nov. 28, 2007, Aaron Todd Keller, born Feb. 24, 2008, Carolyn Elizabeth Sims, born April 24, 2007. to Whitney L. (’05) and Brett Cole (’05) of to Katrina (’97) and Von Keller of 2008, to Deborah (’94) and Joe Sims of Columbia, Tenn. Murfreesboro. Madison, Ala. 1960s
Jude Vincent Cook, born May 13, 2008, Scotlyn Elizabeth Kemp, born March Dinah Aminah Stephen, born Feb. 28, Eddie Hagood (’60), Burlington, to Leyla Gazdik (’98) and Christopher 10, 2008, to Amy and Jon Kemp (’99) of 2008, to Rhonda (’95, ’96) and Godwin N.C., died March 30, 2008. Cook of Arlington, Va. Gallatin, Tenn. Stephen of Covington, Ga. Allison Blair Crass, born June 3, 2008, Lawson Ray Lee, born May 12, 2008, to Ella Mackenzie Stiles, born Dec. 4, 1970s to Kristi (’04) and Matt Crass (’02) of Tiffany (’03, ’05, ’07) and Brannon Lee of 2007, to Emily (’03) and Nicholas Stiles William Gray (’76), Marble Hill, Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro. (’02) of Southaven, Miss. Tenn., died March 2, 2008. Abby Claire Crider, born Feb. 29, 2008, Solomon George Nickolai Lux, born William Edward Stokes, born Dec. 12, to Adam Crider (’00) of Medina, Tenn. May 1, 2008, to Christi (’03) and Nathan 2007, to Barbara (’02) and Edward Stokes James McBride (’74), Harlingen, Kaden Stone Del Valle, born April 30, Lux (’02) of Murfreesboro. ('99) of Summerville, S.C. Texas, died April 16, 2008. 2008, to Jaime (’03) and Dustin Del Valle Abbey Claire McClain, born Jan. 7, Laila Delaney Underwood, born Jan. 1980s (’02) of Orlando, Fla. 2008, to Carrie (’99) and Allen McClain of 29, 2008, to Amy (’98) and Bradley David Perry James Palmer (’81), Hixson, Jamie Renee Fussell, born Oct. 10, 2007, Winchester, Tenn. Underwood (’00) of Woodbury, Tenn. Texas, died May 9, 2008. to Teresa (’93) and Brent Fussell of Burns, Micah Marrell McCollough Jr., born Victoria Leighanna Xiang Whaley, Tenn. March 28, 2008, to Crystal (’03) and Micah born Jan. 26, 2007, adopted Jan. 20, 2008, 2000s Ava Katherine Goggin, born June 3, McCollough of Newnan, Ga. by Cindy (’92) and Chris Whaley (’91) of 2008, to Jennifer (’96) and Christopher Harriman, Tenn. Lisa Anne Smith (’02), Eagleville, Goggin (’96) of Hendersonville, Tenn. Tenn., died March 19, 2008.
Class from Page 6 Andrea Miller (’05), Harlem, Ga., is a is a graduate student at Strayer is a clinical nurse manager for General Lisa M. Walters (’06), Murfreesboro, is human resources generalist for Doctor’s University studying for a degree in health Surgery. an auctioneer for Bob Parks Auctions. Hospital of Augusta. services administration. Lisa M.E. Tinitali (’02), Olympia, Aimee L. Walthaw ('03), Greensboro, Susan Miller (’00), West Columbia, Amanda Saad (’02), Nashville, Tenn., Wash., is technical support for Eden N.C., is an early intervention specialist for Texas, is the site manager for the Varner- is a senior public relations manager for Advanced Pest Technologies. the state of North Carolina. Hogg Plantation State Historic Site. the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Shannan R. Tittle (’05), Lebanon, Cedric Walthaw (’00), Greensboro, Kristin M. Minder (’07), Hermitage, Jennifer E. Segel (’06), Acworth, Ga., Tenn., is a teacher at McClain Christian N.C., is the director of strength and con- Tenn., is a promotions coordinator for is a teacher for the Cobb County School Academy. ditioning at North Carolina A&T WJXA Mix 92.9. District. Richard Trew (’01), Murfreesboro, is a University. Jaclyn Ohman (’06), Sarasota, Fl., is a Jennifer Powers Smith (’04), Murf- wholesale executive for Fifth Third Bank. Amanda C. Washington (’02), certifying agent for the Florida Green reesboro, is a registered dietitian for the Noah Ura (’07), Knoxville, Tenn., is a Augusta, Ga., is C.C.O. for Elemental Building Coalition. Rutherford County Health Department. production supervisor for Gerdau Innovations. Michael Peters (’03), Silver Spring, Audrey Starr (’05), Erie, Pa., is a publi- Ameristeel. Rhiannon M. Wilson (’00), Antioch, Md., is the vice president of technology cations officer and editor for Gannon Oscar Utterstrom (’05), Nashville, Tenn., is a teacher for the Metro Nashville for Plus Three. University. Tenn., has released his debut album, Public School System. Jenny E. Reid (’06), Shelbyville, Tenn., Jennifer Sturgeon (’05), Nashville, “Home”. Erin M. Yeldell (’08), Murfreesboro, is is a teacher at Thomas Intermediate Tenn., is a Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt for Damaris V. Venable (’07), Smyrna, a public relations coordinator for Middle School. Cardinal Health. Tenn., is a marketing coordinator for Wild Tennessee Medical Center. Markial Ribbins (’05), Antioch, Tenn., Stephen Thate (’00), Round Lake, Ill., About Smiles. September 2008 The Alumni Record/mtalumni.com 7 Martha Wiser Scarbrough (’64, ’67), Gary Winton (’05) and MTSU Alumni Relations photos Alice Huskey experience the Mother Church of Country Diane Tribble Fisher (’74) gets up close and personal with Ziggy Karen Monefeldt Caton (’65) and Louise Monefeldt Bastedo (’65) meet Music from the stage of the while touring the Miller Coliseum Horse Science Complex. country music superstar Trace Adkins backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. Ryman Auditorium. Fun from Page 1 morning in the Honors College with Dr. Lisa Pruitt Two great sessions kicked off Friday. First, Bill opportunity to sing. from the Albert Gore Sr. Research Center. After she Shacklett (’73) and Tom and Gloria Christy (’71) To conclude the celebration, the alumni rolled traced the history of MTSU, John Lodl (’98, ’04) of taught how to organize and store old family pho- into the Grand Ole Opry feeling like country music the Rutherford County Archives shared hints and tos, file digital images and restore family movies. stars on a tour bus. Pete Fisher (’87), Opry general sources for genealogy research. During the second session, Robert K. Oermann, manager, made them feel at home by offering back- After a quick trip on the Raider Xpress, the nationally recognized as the “dean of Nashville’s stage access during the show. Some even met Opry class was recruited to play football for the Blue entertainment journalists,” traced the history of stars Trace Adkins, Jimmy C. Newman, Connie Raiders as they toured Kennon Sports Hall of middle Tennessee’s music culture during an amaz- Smith, Marty Stuart and Little Jimmy Dickens. Fame, the football locker room, impressive work- ing presentation that focused on how Nashville Alumni out facilities and Horace Jones Field. After Coach became Music City. Summer College Rick Stockstill shared The graduation fulfilled its pur- his vision for the luncheon was held at pose of reconnect- team’s future, the the Heritage Center of ing MTSU alumni group enjoyed a tail- Murfreesboro. Melissa with each other, gate lunch in the press Zimmerman from the the university and box. center and Richard the community. It The emphasis Gabel (’80), director of is sure to become a switched from football Main Street favorite annual to horseshoes when the Murfreesboro, tradition on cam- class traveled to informed the group of pus and with Tennessee Miller restoration efforts in alumni and friends Coliseum. Many were Middle Tennessee and across the country. amazed by the world- explained the partner- Mark your calen- class facility and proud ship between the dar for Alumni that it is part of MTSU. Heritage Center and Summer College Their wonderment continued as Dr. Rhonda MTSU. 2009 to be held Hoffman educated everyone on what happens in After graduation, the class boarded a motor- June 24-26, with the Horse Science Complex. coach headed toward Nashville for a celebratory the theme How Amy Maze (’97) and Carolyn An RC Cola and a Moon Pie were a welcomed field trip to the Ryman Auditorium, where staff Things Work. Boatright Reeves (’63, ’72, ’91) afternoon snack before the class boarded buses for gave the Alumni Summer College students VIP For more check out the view from the 50- a campus tour and great dinner at The Front Porch treatment as the group toured and heard stories of information, go to yard line of Horace Jones Field Café, where Don Witherspoon (’64) was elected the historic building. Everyone was given the mtalumni.com. during the First Down Football president of the class. chance to stand on the stage and some took the Tour at Alumni Summer College.
2008 MTSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Aug. 28 6:30 p.m. TROY* (ESPN Reg.) Nov. 22 2:30 p.m. NORTH TEXAS* Sept. 6 6 p.m. MARYLAND (CSS) (Salute to Armed Services/Veterans) Sept. 13 TBA at Kentucky Dec. 3 6 p.m. at Louisiana-Lafayette* Sept. 20 6 p.m. at Arkansas State* Dec. 21 New Orleans Bowl (ESPN) Sept. 30 7 p.m. FLORIDA ATLANTIC (ESPN2; “Black-Out” night) HOME games are in bold Oct. 11 6 p.m. at Florida International* (HC) — Homecoming Oct. 18 TBA at Louisville * Sun Belt Conference game Oct. 25 TBA at Mississippi State TBA — Times to be announced Nov. 8 2:30 p.m.LA.-MONROE* (HC) For ticket information, visit Nov. 15 Noon at W. Kentucky (CSS) goblueraiders.com.
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