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As the baton is passed, Berea welcomes its ninth president, Lyle D. Roelofs. SUMMER/FALL 2012 Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 1 The world’s best investments aren’t on wall street. They’re in Appalachia.

In a small town in Eastern Kentucky there exists a Berea College students graduate with more than private, liberal arts college like no other: Berea College. a degree. They graduate with an ethic—an ethic to Founded in 1855—a time when African-Americans learn, to work, and to serve, in a way that dignifies were denied freedom, a time when women were denied themselves, their fellow human beings, and the suffrage—Berea College made history, becoming the environment we share. first interracial, coeducational college in the South. Berea College is ranked as the #1 liberal arts Today, Berea College continues to break down college in the country by Washington Monthly barriers. magazine, due to its academic excellence, We accept only the best and brightest students, commitment to service, and opportunity provided whose sole limitation is that their families lack the to low-income students. Berea is a college like no means to afford a world-class higher education. other, which could not exist without the generosity Through the generosity of donors, we provide each of alumni and friends like you. and every one of our students with a four-year Give to the college whose students are given tuition scholarship. a chance–a chance to give back to the world. As part of their education, our students work on Give to the Berea Fund. campus and often volunteer in nearby Appalachian communities—to enrich their hands and hearts as Please respond by visiting us on the web at www.berea. well as their minds. edu/givetoberea, by calling 800.457.9846, or via e-mail at [email protected] www.berea.edu/givetoberea

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FEATURES 6 Meet Lyle Roelofs 6 10 Bruce Barton’s Miracle Year 14 Legs 18 Neurology, Freewill, and the Prison State 20 Three New Minors Employ a State-of-the-Art Production Studio 22 Nursing Program Joins First Lady to Address Combat-Related Issues 23 Blending Classroom with Community ALUMNI 24 A Ph.D.’s Passion for AP 26 Dean and Nina’s Treasure O’Neil Arnold, O’Neil Arnold, ’85 We welcome Lyle and Laurie 27 Alumni Share Graduate School Experience Roelofs, the 9th President FACULTY and First Lady of Berea 28 Jan Pearce: Living Liberal Arts College. Their story begins 29 Robert Hoag: Discovering Truth through Philosophy on page 6. GRADUATION 30 Berea College’s 140th Commencement SUMMER REUNION 32 Bereans Are “Forever Connected” 36 Charlotte Beason, ’70, Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award 36 Elizabeth Culbreth, ’64, Receives Alumni Loyalty Award GATHERINGS THIS FALL 37 Foundation, Academy, and Knapp Hall Reunion 38 Homecoming

DEPARTMENTS 5 Editor’s Notes 40 Class Notes 41 Passages

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Jennie K. Leavell, Publications Manager and Editor Michelle L. Janssen, Vice President, Alumni and College Relations

Contributing Writers: Robert Moore, ’13, Libby Falk Jones, Ph.D., Jay Buckner, Jessica Roberge, ’13, Jesse Anderson, ’15, W. C. Kilby, ’13, Erica Cook, ’13, Jacqueline J. Greene, ’93.

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In the Spring, 2012, issue of the Loyal Jones 1925, having founded the powerful New York Ray Davis, ’11 Appalachian Center’s newsletter, interim advertising agency, BBDO, and become a director Silas House wrote, “I have learned so household name along with P. G. Wodehouse much in my short time here but perhaps my and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Barton embarked on most profound lesson was that Appalachia is in what was the most successful one-time direct such good hands with a new generation of fundraising appeal of all time for Berea College. students who care about the region in a His story starts on page 10. Professor of English, profound way….truly the greatest blessing of Libby Falk Jones, combines poetry with prose to being a teacher is the wisdom we gain from our express her love of running. It is a heartwarming best students.…[It is] the student leaders who piece that touches on childhood but quickly are the real movers and shakers of not only the advances to middle age when, in response to Loyal Jones Appalachian Center and grief, she took up running in earnest. Settle into Appalachian Studies but are also the beating a comfy chair and enjoy this essay which starts heart of the region itself.” on page 14. There is also a thoughtful essay on While Silas was writing about the students the brain’s neurology based on a convocation he knows through the LJAC and classes, the lecture by best selling author David Eagleman same can be said about many of Berea students (p. 18). who originate from other parts of the country There is news to report in this issue too. and foreign nations. Whether from earthquaked Berea has joined First Lady Michelle Obama to Haiti, or war-torn Pakistan, or Liberia train nurses in post-traumatic stress disorder (p. reconstructing after years of civil war, there is an 22), an ecological design class led by Jason honored sense among our students—many of Coomes learned about conducting custom whom have endured some of the roughest energy assessments through a non-profit called conditions—to return to the homeland and Home Energy Partners (p. 23), and chemistry improve upon it. In just about every issue of professor Mary Robert Garrett invited five Berea College Magazine that I have published, recent alumni who are in graduate schools to there is a profile or story that references a lead a panel discussion with her summer student or an alumna(us) giving back. That this research seminar (p. 27). We continue to feature seed becomes implanted in so many of our faculty who are chairs of the new six-division students is a testament to the nurturing culture structure and this issue features Jan Pearce who and values that are embraced by Bereans both at is heading up computer science, economics, home and abroad. sustainability studies and technology (p. 28) as This issue of the magazine welcomes Lyle well as Robert Hoag who is overseeing D. Roelofs, Ph.D. as our ninth president. Roelofs philosophy, political science, history and religion comes well prepared to lead the College in this (p. 29). second decade of the 21st century and onward. Since the last issue, we’ve graduated 235 He not only embodies the values that come “lives with great promise” and Parker J. Palmer, together to form Berea’s distinctive identity but a prolific writer and “public philosopher” who also his background in academia is broad and addresses issues surrounding education, leadership, deep. Read more about him on page 6. and spirituality was the commencement speaker We also have some great features. Robert at this year’s graduation (p. 30). We’ve also Moore, ’13, spent time of last spring (between hosted 575 alumni and friends for the annual classes and other magazine assignments) summer reunion (p. 32). researching and writing about Bruce Barton who Although it’s been a long and hot summer attended Berea in 1904. Urged by his father, with little rain, Berea’s campus remains class of 1885, to have “sympathies…on the side beautiful. As always, it’s a great time to be a of the boys and girls who have to work hard for Berean. their education,” Barton spent his freshman year at Berea and later referred to it as “the happiest and most productive of my college years.” In

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 5 Meet Lyle D. Roelofs Berea’s Ninth President

By Jennie K. Leavell while at the same time, maintaining a focus on enriching curricula for students. A new era at Berea College has begun with Dr. Roelofs embodies many of the the arrival of our ninth president, Lyle D. values that come together to form Berea’s Roelofs, Ph.D. distinctive identity. Dr. Roelofs (pronounced \ru-lafs\) comes to Berea with 35 years of experience Christian Identity as a renowned physicist, an innovative Lyle grew up in a Christian home and effective professor, and a skilled and his family leads an active life in faith. administrator. A graduate of Calvin His father was a pastor in the Christian College, he earned his bachelor of science Reformed Church which promotes a belief degree in mathematics and physics with in social responsibility and calls on the honors. He went on to the University of faithful to engage actively in improving Maryland, earning a masters of science all aspects of life and society. During his degree in experimental physics and a formative undergraduate years at Calvin doctorate in theoretical physics. After two College—an institution established in post-doctoral years at Brown University, Christian Reformed faith—Roelofs learned he joined the physics department at to appreciate faith-based institutions that Haverford College in 1982. He served are welcoming to “all peoples of the earth.” O’Neil Arnold, O’Neil Arnold, ’85 at Haverford for a total of 22 years, was Calvin College—whose mission in part promoted along the way to a distinguished states, “Through our learning, we seek chair in computational science, and in to be agents of renewal in the academy, 2001 was named associate provost, his church, and society”—shares with Berea first administrative post. In 2004, Roelofs the ideals not only of faith and service to joined Colgate University as provost, others but also high quality education. dean of faculty and professor of physics. “It seems to me that religious identity, From 2009-2010, he served as interim if practiced in a welcoming way that president at Colgate. Our ninth president respects and attends to the beliefs of others, has demonstrated strengths in building very much commends itself as a core value community, managing college relations, for an institution of higher learning,” says and enhancing philanthropic development, Roelofs.

6 BEREABEREA COLLEGECOLLEGE MAGAZINEMAGAZINE Spring/Summer SUMMER/FALL 20122012 “We are so very honored and excited to be joining the amazing O’Neil Arnold, ’85 O’Neil Arnold, extended learning community that is Berea College. We are very eager for opportunities to meet and engage with all those interested friends. We hope as many of you as possible will visit campus when the opportunity presents itself, and we will travel extensively in order to get acquainted. ” Lyle and Laurie Roelofs

BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2012 InvestingInvesting inin LivesLives ofof GreatGreat PromisePromise www.bereamag.comwww.bereamag.com 77 “The opportunity Learning students throughout his academic endeavors. Completing his undergraduate work at “Seeing undergraduate students reach the to lead such an Calvin College, a small liberal arts school same level of understanding as other in Michigan, before attending the much researchers in the field and watching them outstanding college larger University of Maryland for graduate make essential contributions to the work studies, Roelofs embraces the value of a has been exciting,” says Roelofs. with a unique classical education in a small, undergraduate Roelofs has been instrumental in setting. Like Berea, Calvin has a student/ designing active learning opportunities for commitment to faculty ratio of 11:1. Calvin’s faculty his students, a trait that will be invaluable actively integrate their faith with learning, as Berea embarks on its Engaged and serving its region is teaching, and scholarship. “As an Transformative Learning initiative. An undergraduate, I knew my professors. They example from his years at Haverford was truly a wonderful were closely engaged with students and when five female junior and senior science worked directly with us on independent majors knocked on Roelofs’ door urging blessing. research projects,” Roelofs commented. It him to develop a course on women in math ” can be said that every student at Berea and science. Lyle and his wife Laurie shares this rich opportunity. decided that the best approach would be to As a physics professor, Roelofs has have the women themselves collaborate in had a strong interest in transforming designing the course. “Those five students the lives of his students. He came to our house one evening per week was on the cutting edge of for a whole semester and together we Lyle Roelofs meets Trustees after the board physics research for 35 developed an excellent course,” Roelofs approved his appointment as ninth president, years and has remembers. October 2011. included Labor Dr. Roelofs comes from a modest background with a pastor father and a mother who was a middle school teacher. Beginning in eighth grade, Lyle worked as the church custodian in order to save for college expenses. He lived 12 miles from his high school in Los Angeles and had to sacrifice after-school activities like athletics (soccer being his main interest in sports then) in order to meet his responsibilities. As a result, Lyle can identify with Berea’s continuous learning environment that encourages students to act with integrity and caring, value all people, work as a team, serve others, and celebrate work well done. “I learned the value and dignity of work from my parents and through my first job. It never occurred to me that my

O’Neil Arnold, O’Neil Arnold, ’85 custodial position wasn’t important. Berea students are fortunate: they benefit greatly by engaging in work that needs to be done on campus and the message—that all labor, mental and manual, is worthy of dignity and respect—is a wonderful aspect of the Berea educational program,” says Roelofs. Lyle met his wife Laurie while at Calvin College. One of four daughters, her father worked as a truck driver and her

8 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 mother was a dental office receptionist. As Great Commitments demands of a professor and a provost/ with Lyle’s family, all the girls began Roelofs’ personal values are interim president, he also focused to an working at an early age to save for college. significantly aligned with Berea’s Great impressive degree on curriculum—on Growing up, she remembers the strong Commitments. At Berea, Roelofs plans to teaching and learning.” work ethic her parents instilled in the initiate discussions on issues addressed by Roelofs has already begun to spread family and she will forever appreciate the our commitments. “There should be the Berea story beyond its current sacrifice their parents made to ensure that regular conversations between students and boundaries. “There is no other college in all four daughters could attend college. academic advisors. Conversations such as, the world that invests in students the way The Roelofs have two sons, Christopher ‘This commitment to interracial education; Berea does,” he says. “Our commitment to (32) and Brian (28), who both have how am I living it out? Am I living and providing an affordable, world-class, liberal completed various stages of graduate school. engaging with students of other races?’ arts education to students with limited Christopher has completed coursework in Intentionality has to be a key element of financial resources is unmatched, anywhere. political theory with a focus on Islamic education,” says Roelofs. During his time at As higher education costs continue to studies while Brian, with a Ph.D. in Colgate, the enrollment of students of color increase nationwide, and as students across biochemistry, joined the University of increased from 14% to 22%. Passionate the country incur increasing amounts of Maryland School of Medicine as a post- about equal opportunity, he also led a task student loan debt, our students are the doctoral researcher this summer. Chris and force to enhance diversity that resulted in a exception because our supporters believe in his wife, Anne, live in Lansing, MI. Brian and parallel increase in faculty and staff. Before them and in Berea’s mission.” his wife, Katie, have a son, Benjamin, who Roelofs stepped in, the average rate of In the end—which is really the will be three years old at the end of October. hiring faculty of color had been about 15%. beginning, “The leader will be the student,” Under his leadership, the average rose says Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. David Service/Appalachia to 35%. Shelton. “The principles of learning, labor, It is fortunate for the College that Lyle “In my presidency,” says Roelofs, “all and service speak deeply to Lyle’s concept was on sabbatical at Colgate University the Great Commitments will be honored of leadership.” We look forward with during the year that he was named ninth and will be consistently and intentionally pleasure to Lyle Roelofs’ tenure as the president in October 2011. This allowed woven into the educational experience of ninth president of Berea College. him the opportunity to take advantage students.” of intervening months for intensive orientation to the College, becoming Solid Administrator familiar with the challenges and issues that Roelofs leads through inclusiveness. “Engagement with face Appalachia as well as immersing in the While he admits that the disparate culture, customs, and traditions of the constituencies to which a president talented students, region. Not only has he had time to meet responds—students, faculty, staff, alumni, regularly with senior administration Trustees, philanthropists—may seem dedicated faculty… officials at Berea, he has also become challenging, there is one “simplifying familiar with the scholarship and literature principle: it all starts on campus. loyal staff working of the region. Accompanied by various Engagement with talented students, Bereans including Chad Berry, dean of the dedicated faculty, and loyal staff working together is not only faculty and former director of Berea’s Loyal together is not only very enjoyable but it is Jones Appalachian Center, and Bill Turner, the foundation of my leadership style.” very enjoyable but it a sociologist whose specialties include the Roelofs affirms that academic communities is the foundation of experience of African Americans in gain strength and vitality through close Appalachia, the Roelofs toured Appalachia engagement, which ensures that my leadership style. on four different occasions. communication, conversation, and ” “I met with Bereans throughout the exchange are occurring inclusively. region and I’ve seen how they’ve become Trustee and Co-chair of the service-oriented leaders in their communities. presidential search committee, Nancy I’ve learned about the issues Appalachians Blair says, “Exploring his references, face and I’ve experienced the culture that we discovered that he has superlative shapes the majority of our students,” says strengths in dealing with such entities as Roelofs. “The opportunity to lead such governmental offices, the local village an outstanding college with a unique board, architects, the NCAA, and corporate commitment to serving its region is truly donors. But beyond that, given the various a wonderful blessing.”

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 9 Bruce Barton’s Miracle Year

By Robert L. Moore, ’13 money. Bruce and his brothers earned $600 a year selling maple syrup to their On November 30, 1925, twenty-four neighbors, using advertising copy William of the most powerful men in America wrote for them. opened their morning mail to find a letter Something else William Barton tried that asked them, “What good are you to instill in his children was a respect for anyway? What influences have you set his alma mater, Berea College. After high up, aside from your business, that would school, Bruce wanted to attend Amherst go on working if you were to shuffle off College in Massachusetts. However, tomorrow?” Photo courtesy of Archives and Special Collections of Amherst College. his father prevailed upon him to spend That every recipient read the letter one year at Berea, saying, “I want your was testimony to the stature of its author, sympathies always to be on the side of Bruce Barton, who attended Berea in 1904. the boys and girls who have to work hard His influences on this country are large for their education.” According to Bruce and continue to the present, long after he Barton’s biography, The Man Everybody shuffled off, but almost everything that he Knew, while at Berea, Bruce roomed with a made happen can be traced to one year, professor and worked at the printing shop, 1925. In that year he made his biggest starting a humor magazine called The Josher mark, as a writer, as an advertising man, as with some friends. He later called his year American industry’s greatest evangelist, and at Berea “the happiest and most productive as a fundraiser for Berea College. of my college years.” Despite transferring Bruce Fairchild Barton was born to Amherst at the end of the year, he was August 5, 1886, in Robbins, Tennessee, not finished with Berea College, and the a suburb of Chicago, where William would the eldest of five children born to William College was not finished with him. preach for 25 years. E. Barton, 1885, a Congregationalist Over six feet tall, with broad Oak Park was small, but rapidly circuit preacher, and Esther Barton—born shoulders, red hair, and blue eyes, he was expanding in size and economic importance. Esther Treat Bushnell of Johnsonville, very popular on the Amherst campus, and Architect Frank Lloyd Wright built over Ohio—a former elementary school teacher made connections that would serve him the 50 homes there, in the process developing in Berea. Barton was born into genteel rest of his life. He debated, played football, his famous Prairie House. Neighbor Ernest poverty, his parents descendants of two was head of the Christian Association, Hemingway, son of the Bartons’ family old money families who no longer had assisted with history classes, all while physician Clarence Hemingway, would later any money. Among his illustrious relatives supporting himself by selling pots and pans recall that Barton and his brothers were were John Davenport, founder of New door-to-door. He graduated valedictorian “always shooting at one another with .22 Haven, Connecticut, and namesake of with the Phi Beta Kappa honor in 1907 and rifles.” Davenport College at Yale University, and was voted “Most Likely to Succeed,” but The First Congregational Church had Clara Barton, founder of the American Red a chance meeting with a magazine editor been divided by doctrinal arguments, but Cross. led him to decline a history fellowship at William had little patience for theological Once William earned his Doctorate the University of Wisconsin with Frederick disputes. In an 1898 sermon, he informed in Divinity from Oberlin College in 1893 Jackson Taylor, the nation’s foremost his flock that modern worshippers could his career took off. The family left Ohio historian. Instead, Bruce started writing for “modify the form in which they phrase for Shawmut Congregational Church in The Advance, a Congregationalist magazine their faith, and that they should interpret Boston, where members of William’s well- his father edited. Christ in light of the 20th century heeled flock contributed limousine rides He also did public relations work in experience.” He passed this disdain for and ice cream freezers for his family’s Chicago. In 1909, he negotiated a deal theological hairsplitting onto his children. benefit. In 1899 the Bartons moved on to between the owners of the city’s two Major He also passed on a healthy respect for First Congregational Church in Oak Park, League Baseball teams and area churches

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to allow baseball games to be played on informal chat,” wrote another. federal government had dismembered Sundays. This was something that he would During World War I, Barton chaired John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil under be doing, one way or another, for the rest the publicity committee of the United the provisions of the Sherman Antitrust of his life: negotiating between the worldly War Work Campaign, a war service Act. The lesson that heads of other large and the divine. confederation of religious and secular companies learned was to not call attention He became an editor, first with The organizations, where he encountered to themselves. Home-Herald, a Chicago religious monthly, copywriters Roy Durstine and Alex Osborn. In 1924, GM was a dragon devouring and then with The Housekeeper, a women’s On New Year’s Day 1919, Barton, using its own tail. America’s third largest magazine in New York, both of which $10,000 in borrowed money, founded the industrial firm, consisting of five passenger failed. However, he used the back-to-back Barton, Durstine, and Osborn advertising car divisions, more than a dozen parts and collapses as an opportunity to learn the agency. In 1928, they merged with George accessories subsidiaries, a work force of publishing business inside and out. “I took Batten Co. to form BBDO. 91,000 people, was competing against itself on more and more work until I was writing At BBDO, Barton used the talents he tooth and nail for sales and recognition. In editorials, conducting the circulation had honed in publishing to sell everything the battle with itself, GM had lost market department, and soliciting advertising,” from cake mixes to cars. Writer Leo P. share, declining from 20 percent in 1919 he later explained. These skills earned Ribuffo called Barton “the inventor of the to around 13 percent in 1921. Meanwhile, him a position as assistant sales manager platitudinal method of advertising.” But investors who might have bought stock at P. F. Collier and Sons—publishers of to Barton, they weren’t platitudes. Even in Cadillac had no idea it was a division The Saturday Evening Post—from 1912 to his harshest critics admitted that he had of GM. So the company turned to Bruce 1914. Part of his job was creating ads, and a habit of meaning every word he said. Barton and his young agency. here he had his first big success, writing Contemporary advertising critic James Barton, thanks to his work for clients the copy for what is now known as the Rorty called Barton “a modern Sir Galahad, like the Salvation Army (“A man may be Harvard Classics, promising subscribers the his strength was the strength of ten because down but he is never out”) was hailed as “essentials of a liberal education” in “only his heart was pure,” he wrote. “He was the “boy wonder” of American advertising. fifteen minutes a day.” sincere.” And in 1925, Barton used the With GM, he had two problems to solve. In 1914, Barton became editor of strength of his sincerity to reinvent the way First, he had to inform customers and Every Week, a Collier’s Weekly newspaper Americans thought about corporations. investors that there was a company called supplement, where he gave Norman GM whose huge size didn’t make it a Rockwell some of his first illustration Creating the Corporate Family threat. Second, and just as important, he work. Since Barton wrote everything— In the 21st century, we’re used to had to get GM’s competing divisions and editorials, advertisements, fiction— conglomerates. We’ve seen so many employees to work together instead of everything he wrote became the same. advertisements where faceless corporations against each other. Editorials proclaimed business as the with friendly monikers—like Beatrice, Barton’s solution was to convince nation’s “greatest force for righteousness,” Mickey Mouse, or Ronald McDonald—­ everyone they were all part of the same advertisements exhorted people to believe promote their “family of products.” Most family. He invited readers of almost every in the power of corporations to change of us don’t think twice about it: they’re so major American magazine and newspaper their lives for the better, and Barton’s familiar they’re like part of the family. to learn the “Facts About A Famous fiction showed young businessmen losing In the early 20th century, corporate Family.” The family metaphor had multiple it all through greed then regaining it behemoths such as the General Motors meanings. GM not only produced a “family through a rekindled devotion to God. It Corporation (GM) were still relatively of cars,” its employees were “members was a consistent voice relaying a coherent abstract and considered somewhat of the General Motors family.” When message, regardless of form. In the process, menacing to the public. According to someone bought a car, they too became he developed an intimate relationship with advertising historian Roland Marchand, a member of that family. They could take his readers. “It seems as if I almost knew “Giant corporations still had to worry pride in that purchase, and by extension, you personally,” one wrote. “I feel as if that their very size would provoke also be proud of that corporation’s success. a personal friend had dropped in for an antimonopoly attacks.” In 1911 the Anyone who has been involved

BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE Spring/Summer 2012 Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 11 Goodrich, Standard Oil, and U.S. Steel. For General Foods, BBDO created fictional spokeswoman Betty Crocker, a nonexistent homemaker who answered customer letters with recipes devised in corporate test laboratories. He was so successful at putting a human face on the inhuman that you : Images courtesy of General Motors archives have to wonder, if not for this style of advertising, whether the United States Supreme Court would have ruled—in the 2011 Citizen’s United case— that corporations possessed the same right to free speech and political participation as individual Bruce Barton invited human beings. readers of almost every In The Corporation Nobody Knew: Bruce Barton, Alfred Sloan, major American magazine and the Founding of the General Motors and newspaper to learn ‘Family,’ author Roland Marchand calls the “Facts About A Famous Family.” Bruce Barton the “evangel of business statesmanship.” Barton expressed high The family metaphor has multiple meanings. GM not only hopes for both business and advertising. produced a “family of cars,” its employees were “members of the “The world will be what business makes it,” he wrote in 1920. Advertising would General Motors family.” When someone bought a car, they “help business to formulate its ideals.” too became a member of that family. They could For Barton, these were not empty words. An executive’s worth was not measured take pride in the purchase, and by extension, solely by his earnings, but also by what he contribute to the “family’s” success. was perhaps even contributed to society. Now that Barton had corporate America’s ear, he intended more dramatic than the effect on sales. “It is wonderful to sell them on what he called “capitalism to see how the boys have got together infused with character.” and given up their own individuality for In 1925, he wrote The Man Nobody the sake of a constructive result,” cheered Knows, in which he portrayed Jesus as the in the eternal Ford vs. GM debate—or the GM President Alfred P. Sloan. “founder of modern business” who had modern Apple vs. Microsoft one—knows The ads won BBDO a Harvard “picked up twelve men from the bottom how deep that sentiment runs. Advertising Award in 1924 and much ranks of business and forged them into an Barton wasn’t just an advertising industry praise. However the best measure organization that conquered the world.” man, he was a corporate midwife, helping of the campaign’s success was its effect Christ was an advertising executive crafting GM grow into a unified corporate body on GM’s largest competitor. Ford, relying parables according to “all the principles” from the seeds of several competing firms. solely on free publicity, commanded 61 of smart advertising—brevity, simplicity, Brochures were distributed to division percent of the automotive market, thanks repetition, and “deep sincerity.” managers and dealers. Ads with all GM to the universal popularity of the Model T. While theologians then and now brands, not one, were posted in factories, Within a year, they had launched their own objected to Barton’s portrayal of Jesus as pasted onto dealership windows, and expensive ad campaign, trying to compete a hard charging American businessman, appeared in sales bulletins and divisional with GM. Bruce Barton had changed the the book was one of the 20th century’s publications. Barton attended executive- game. bestsellers and is still in print today. Its level meetings where he solicited GM Barton became the go-to-guy for success made Barton one of the most managers for ad ideas and customer humanizing corporate leviathans, including popular writers in America, his name used or employee testimonial letters. The General Electric, Gillette, Sears, DuPont, in ads alongside P. G. Wodehouse and Edna campaign’s effect on internal cooperation Polaroid, Liberty Mutual, Corning, Ferber to boost magazine sales. By the end

12 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 of the 1920s he had sold more books than how to sell himself to American voters, in Korea in 1951, Barton said it made him F. Scott Fitzgerald and former neighbor saying “No man ever reached the White “sick at heart.” Ernest Hemingway combined. Barton was House without the help of advertising.” In 2007, Matthew Weiner, creator at the height of his powers, as a writer In 1938, Barton fulfilled his lifelong of the popular TV series Mad Men told a and an adman. And at this moment he dream by winning a seat in the House of reporter for Adweek.com that he had based initiated the most successful direct appeal Representatives representing the New York the fictional advertising firm of Sterling fundraising campaigns of all time on behalf 17th Congressional District, better known Cooper on BBDO. But Bruce Barton was of Berea College. as Manhattan’s “Silk Stocking”, which no Don Draper. First of all, there was his included Park Avenue, Rockefeller Center, religious commitment. The Man Nobody The Most Wonderful the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Knows was just the first of a series of books Manufacturing Proposition Empire State Building. In 1940, there was he wrote where he espoused his religious You Ever Heard Of talk of him being a dark horse presidential conception of business and industry. And Unlike his father, William, who had candidate. But it was not to be. Barton was it wasn’t just talk. Throughout his career, been a Berea College Trustee and a member a liberal Republican who strongly believed at his company and through membership of the Day Law Committee, Bruce Barton it was better for people to pull themselves of various industry trade groups, he seemed indifferent to Berea. Since leaving up by their bootstraps rather than receive championed the idea of honesty and ethics the College in 1904, he had not returned government aid. Every week he sponsored in advertising. At BBDO, he made sure for a visit or made a donation. That legislation to repeal the New Deal, quickly that all employees, even copy boys, were indifference changed in 1925, when he was earning the enmity of President Franklin treated with respect, insisted that executive given a campus tour by President William Delano Roosevelt. level job openings be filled in-house, and J. Hutchins. By the time the tour was over, At this point, BBDO was the most encouraged employees to buy stock in the consummate salesman had been sold. famous ad agency in America. The the company to keep both employer and Hutchins excitedly wrote the Berea Board company’s easily remembered initials employee financially secure. Away from of Trustees that Barton had promised to were often used as a punch line by radio BBDO, much of his efforts went toward introduce Berea’s name “in almost every comedians, including Jack Benny, who once religious causes. He advised the young article which he is now writing.” spent an entire episode of his popular radio Billy Graham at the start of his career and Barton kept his word on that score. show pretending to be on hold while trying exchanged compliments and suggestions He also wrote a five-page letter which to arrange a meeting with Barton at BBDO. with Norman Vincent Peale. he mailed to his powerful friends, the FDR turned Barton’s fame as an His interest in Berea wavered over powers and principalities behind corporate adman into a political liability. During a the years. While the College’s historic leviathans like GM, GE, DuPont, Standard radio broadcast, he railed against “Martin, mission lined up with his belief in people Oil, and U.S. Steel. The letter was casual, Barton, and Fish,” a firm of Republican pulling themselves up by their bootstraps, jokey, and more than a little patronizing. legislators who tried to obstruct American a large part of his affection for Berea was Barton pitched his appeal for donations aid to European allies. Barton’s religious tied to reverence for his father William, as “the most wonderful manufacturing beliefs led him to be an ardent isolationist, who died in 1930. In William Barton’s proposition you ever heard of” asking opposed to American entry into World will, he left the College a mountain—the each recipient to send $1000—enough War II. Barton, who appreciated FDR’s Pinnacle. It was an unusual bequest that money in 1920’s currency to educate ten skills as a public communicator, would made the papers nationwide. While Bruce students—to “the one place in the United later say that the denunciation cost him Barton remained in contact with Berea and States where a dollar does more net good the Senate seat he was running for in still donated money, he never engineered than anywhere else.” Every single recipient 1940. Even after he was out of Congress, another fundraising drive like the one in contributed. It was the most successful his fame and political opinions made him 1925. He retired as chairman of BBDO in direct appeal campaign for donations in an easy target. President Harry S. Truman 1961 and died in 1967 at the age of 80. Berea history, with a 100 percent response called Republican publicity the product of In Barton’s letter for Berea, he asked, rate. “Bunko, Bull, Deceit and Obfuscation.” “Can you think of any other investment Bruce Barton was a rich and very After Pearl Harbor, Barton found that would keep your life working in the powerful man, and remained one until the himself on the outs with the GOP. The world so long a time after you are gone?” day he died. But he never had another year debate over foreign intervention was no That year he made many investments that as good as 1925. In many ways, that year longer whether American intervention in have continued to pay off to the present haunted him the rest of his life. the affairs of other nations was right, but day. As an adman, as a writer, as an His fame as an advertising man served how to intervene most efficiently. While he evangelist for big business, and as a friend to sabotage his political ambitions. He was a welcome guest at the White House of Berea College, 1925 was Bruce Barton’s worked to help fellow Amherst alumnus while Dwight Eisenhower was president, miracle year. Calvin Coolidge get elected president. Barton’s advice was politely ignored. When He also advised Herbert Hoover on the U.S. military began its “police action”

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 13 Legs By Libby Falk Jones

I’m a silver-haired college English teacher Marathon, for and poet, with a sometimes tricky left hip fun. I spent years and right knee. cheering runners. I’m a runner. Meanwhile my husband began running occasionally. And once or I wasn’t always a runner. But I might twice our family, along with have been. As a kid, I had legs. Growing 3000 other fools, claimed the streets up in the deep South of the 1950s meant of nearby Lexington for the year’s playing outside eleven months of the year. I biggest street party, the annual sweltering ran, playing Dodge Ball, Fruit Basket Turn August Midsummer’s Night Run. On those Over, and Hide and Seek; I ran, playing occasions, though I ran some, I mostly Essence Capture the Flag on Friday evenings across walked. Of course, I excused myself, six lawns on a quiet Baton Rouge street. someone had to keep our younger son Despite four days of Running was natural. In school, before the company, and as a slightly pudgy pre- pirating food days of soccer, I loved running down the adolescent, he wasn’t a lightening streak. from your hospital tray, I still field in Speedball, “dribbling” the ball in Nor was I: that baby-making fat to which the air with my fingers. all devoted mothers are entitled had clung, lost weight, my stomach flattening But then I grew up, and like most and indulging in Toll House cookies (not a shade as your skin slid to mention Ben & Jerry’s) had pretty much women of my generation, I no longer ran. down your chest. Together we lost No surprise. Though I could run, I had cancelled out the benefits of my walking never been a natural athlete. In school, I and biking. You’d not have said fat, of our appetites. My body purged itself was usually chosen last for team sports. course; just solid. I say it myself when I of flesh, yours of blood, we both worked Sure, at age twelve I got a camp award for come upon an old picture. to let go – you of pain, I of you. archery (stand in one place, show a little That August run was fun, especially I think I’ll take up running, study arm strength), and at twenty I played tennis afterwards, once I stopped panting. The well enough to earn a blind date with the four of us would consume orange slices French, new life launched by your death. and Great Harvest wheat rolls, then head guy who became my husband. But those Running? hardly constituted athletic prowess. over to Graeter’s for fresh peach ice cream. Marriage didn’t turn me into a couch But it wasn’t transformative. When we got home, I readily retired my shoes to the hall potato, of course. With my husband, Back home in Berea after my father’s closet. and then our children, I walked, hiked, funeral, grief claimed me. My sons and cycled. But running never called me. traveling in Europe, my husband teaching Runners seemed to me to be mostly heavy in Tennessee, I sleptwalked through my What propelled me to the pavement at men who sweated as they chugged down days. I spent hours sitting over my journal, age 53? Grief – unexpectedly deep grief. In the roadside and never smiled, as my writing my father’s death and my loss into June 1997, my father, a vigorous 91-year- father-in-law used to note. poems. Clearly I needed to inhabit my old living in Louisiana, died suddenly. We’d Then fate gave me a runner to grief; I craved the isolation necessary for all thought he would reach 100. mother. My older son discovered running me to live within my enveloping interior I spent his last four days with him, in eighth grade, in 1989, a year after we world. sleeping on the couch in his hospital room, moved to Berea. He ran through the rest But I knew my life couldn’t stop, sitting by his side with my journal open on of high school, then college, and even, as a shouldn’t stop. How could I begin to re- my lap. graduate student, the 2002 Boston inhabit the world? My usual summer

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interests – reading novels, listening to Before long I could run two laps Alone, One Summer classical music and National Public Radio, without stopping to walk, then four – visiting with friends – held little appeal. a mile. It took about twelve minutes. I have known the sorrow of the woman driven And despite the plenitude of summer Running on our circle was convenient – I’d to the nursing home door, walker shining be started almost before I knew it, and I tomatoes and eggplant and corn, of friends’ in the back seat, the vase whose history no one knows. gifts of fresh jam and bread, my desire for had water at hand during my cooldown. food, a lifetime comfort standby, deserted Running out of our driveway didn’t disturb In the quiet pool the frog has no need to jump. me. Like Sleeping Beauty, I needed to be the universe, thank goodness; I wasn’t sparked awake. Sitting on my sofa, I shook ready to make a big deal out of running, to I have known the emptiness of a newly- my head to clear it. Movement seemed to be a runner. I wasn’t a runner, anyway – for laundered towel, dying leaves of a daylily, the me, running was a kind of secret vice, like help. Why not try moving my whole body? cat’s litter box holding magazines for recycling. From our closet I pulled out my dusty smoking a forbidden cigarette on a back running shoes. In late June heat, I hit our porch. The turkey wanders the yard, searching for corn. neighborhood circle road: a quarter mile, But inside, I was transforming myself, measured by my bike’s odometer, .28 if becoming a kind of new person. Not I have known the peace of blooming zinnias, you want to get exact. I couldn’t run it experiencing rebirth – I didn’t want that, I cloth napkin and glass of wine on the deck. all, of course – not even once. I ran on the didn’t want forgetfulness. What I wanted How his lips tightened as he whispered to death. street for the length of our yard and our was connection with the present and the neighbor’s; then I walked the next two future, as well as with the past. I wanted Rain stirs the pine needles. neighbors’ yards. Run, then walk. I got to claim fully the self I had been and was around the circle, gasping a bit but pleased now; my father’s life and death, and my I have known the truth of loving to pieces, with myself. life. Running was both continuity and re- running the field where the white mist rises. Over the next days, I increased the invention. In running, I was grafting onto number of laps and the distance I ran myself a new variety of flower. Blackberries ripen, they fall to the ground. before stopping to walk. The first day I ran Ink flows from the pen. I am convinced. the whole circle, I whooped.

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 15 a run is a little like giving birth: sweat, My most spiritually potent runs come breathe, push. On the other side, a glow. at liminal times: early morning as dark That summer of loss, I fell in love with begins to give way to dawn, evening when running. Running gave me the absorption I Racing on My Son’s Twenty-third Birthday you look to the light above and trust your needed, an arena to extend myself, a place feet to find the way. to conquer time by seconds and distance by I run this mild October day for you, strides. Running consumed me: a spiritual Autumn Run, Before Dawn cleansing of heat and sweat, a physical my lovely lanky child, a race through exhaustion that quieted the mind. Running, moving fluids. Along the dripping Leaves whisper I could meet a limit and plunge through it. road, mums flower in fresh dirt, cows cluster louder than I was slow, but I was strong, I was steady, I at fences, the Paint Lick fire engine was here. yesterday. paces me. My headband a sponge The neighbor’s dog Racing for My Father overflowing, I think I can’t get wetter, then a puddle floods my socks. is not yet Panting down the gravel, Breathe out, push out, regular out. knees rounding my ears, the waves, the finish line in sight. Eighteen heart pumping, Above the eastern seconds more, like eighteen minutes past, I lift my legs higher, treetops, you the prime number past the line, stretch out my calves, blue. warmth that sprang from my body surely those regular hoarse breaths into air and doctor’s arms. My shadow are his, he paces me, At the stationhouse my shoes squish, leads me across the line he lies still, I gulp cool water, fold the new t-shirt into the light. legs still, into a plastic bag, phone your father, heart still, hear tears clog his voice. while my pumping subsides. “Teaching writing is an inescapably political act,” proclaims one of my t-shirts from the James Berlin 5K Run, Walk, and What do I love about running? The Gradually, running has become for Pub Crawl at the annual Conference on rhythms: the regular motions of legs and me a spiritual practice. In The Long Quiet College Composition and Communication arms, the steady breaths flowing in for Highway, Natalie Goldberg writes of the for writers and writing teachers. It’s no three steps, then as as my pace quickens, marathon monks who pray by running, accident that writers move. In the early two. I count these breaths, endlessly, one- in robes, up and down their mountain nineteenth century, William Wordsworth two-three, one-two-three, then one-two, in Nepal. It’s all about the breathing, of walked the landscape, public roads, and one-two, giving myself up to the practice as course. Sitting meditation relies on regular his garden terrace to compose his poems I’ve done twice in childbirth. Finishing breathing as a means of focus, a way to free by speaking them aloud, recounts Rebecca the mind. When you are most in your body, Solnit in her book, Wanderlust: a History you are most able to rise out of that body. of Walking. To move the body is to engage When I run, I’m most definitely in my the mind; in his 1851 essay, “Walking,” body, listening to it, honoring it as I seldom Henry David Thoreau advises walking “like do in the rest of my life. And I’m breathing. a camel, which is said to be the only beast Breath is central to running. My which ruminates” while it moves. breathing fuels my movement, of course. Joyce Carol Oates, a prolific writer, More important: my movement fuels my credits running with nourishing her breathing. I attend to the air moving in and imagination. She says that running lets down, then up and out. I move as I need to her rehearse writing, helps her experience keep my breath steady. Breathing regularly, writing not as words on a page but as “an I hear the music of the spheres. When embodied vision.” And in What I Talk I run, I breathe through my life, giving About When I Talk About Running, Haruki myself fully to its satisfactions, tensions, Murakami equates his starting to run at age disconnects. I’ve learned to trust daily 33 with his true starting point as a novelist.

Photo courtesy of Libby Jones. problems to my run, knowing that my body Murakami believes that beyond talent, The Jones family enjoys the camaraderie of running rhythms will lead at least to understanding, writers need focus and endurance, two together. often to solutions. qualities runners develop in spades. “Most

16 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 of what I know about writing I’ve learned – regardless, we have things in common. plantar fasciitis (runner’s heel) sidelined through running every day,” he notes; “… Calf definition for one, swinging arms for me for more than a year. A gift, actually. practical, physical lessons.” another; sweat, and breathing, breathing, I had become almost addicted to running Running has certainly given me breathing. After races when I’ve gotten my – running two or three miles every day, energy, increased my stamina. Running little trophies – and sometimes I’m actually finding myself jumpy when the unexpected has also taught me the deep and lasting not the only woman running in my age derailed my run. Running had become connection between movement and group – they clap for me, as I for them. my crutch, a crutch I knew couldn’t last language. When I run, words pulse in my Not since I was a ten-year-old organizing forever. How would I cope when I had to body, creating sounds and rhythms that those elaborate Capture the Flag games on stop? I found I could adjust; walking is a often lead to poems. hot Louisiana nights have I been as fully a fine lifelong alternative. part of a physical community. Now that time and shoe inserts have Winter Run That community is world-wide, gotten me back on the track, I have a I’ve learned, as I’ve joined runners in healthier attitude toward running. I’m I walk barelegged to the gym. parks and on streets in Paris, Hiroshima, slower, of course; I don’t think I’ll ever Copenhagen, Oaxaca. In Ankara, Turkey, again reach my best 5K time, 28:29 – oh, The air is fraught with meaning, as I loped along the main boulevard, well. In fact I’ve given up running on at the grocery store the milk shopkeepers applauded. Of course I pavement in favor of the more forgiving grinned back. surfaces of earth or track or treadmill. And will be sold out. I run Yes, athletic acceptance has boosted though I exercise every day, I run only two my self-image. And helped me understand or three times a week. through pools of light, through glass what and who a woman can be. see branches edged with white. Celebrating My Fifties By Throwing Out Running, like writing, is a way of Poems thump up through my calves My Make-Up defining oneself. Even when I wasn’t able to to catch my breath. run, I thought of myself as a runner, as I am For forty years I’ve kept a writer whether or not I hold a pen or tap a keyboard. Movement and language will my beauty in a drawer, If running has connected me more fully always be my way of being in the world. with words and body, it has also deepened Private Stock Brandy To be a runner, in late middle my experience of kinship. When I run, I’m age, engenders gratitude, and its sister, and The Wine for lips, one with the universe; I understand my permission. I can reproach myself endlessly for a poorly-written sentence, a fumbled place in natural, familial, social orders. My thin-curved Maybelline favorite running trail is Berea’s Brushy Fork, response to a student’s question, the behind the Alumni Building, beautiful in gripper (with replacement lengthening things-to-do list on my desk. all seasons. Sometimes, in autumn, as I’m But in the 15 years I’ve run, I’ve never finishing up, I collect a red maple leaf or an rubber) to squeeze out lashes beat up on myself for not running faster exploded milkweed pod. Each new run, I like spiders’ feet, a jar or farther. Instead, I give myself credit carry with me memories of other seasons, for whatever I can manage. Even a short, my family, students and friends whom I’ve of smoothing cream, bottled slow, difficult run fills me with joy, helps met on the trail. Woodhue, puzzling pot me appreciate this beautiful, terrifying, Being part of a running family is also impermanent world. a pleasure. My sons have always cheered of black, countless brushes – me on. Now that I’ve claimed senior I bless my running life. they clatter in the can. citizenship, I’m pleased that my children will have images of an active mother, see This next half-century, Libby Falk Jones, Ph.D. is the Chester my dedication to a healthy practice. I’m I’ll let Inner Glow D. Tripp Chair in Humanities and Professor pleased that we all – yes, my second son of English at Berea College. is now a trim and muscular runner too – suffice, shampoo and set enjoy vacation family runs. And I’m pleased Bike Helmet, rub in Running that running has created a strong new bond between my husband and me. Whenever Headband, smooth my arms we can, we run together, with his insisting with T’ai Chi on the Beach. Credits: “Alone, One Summer” has that he doesn’t mind my slower pace. appeared in Poetry as Prayer: Appalachian Through running, mingling with the Women Speak and Above the Eastern Treetops, body people, I’ve come to feel a wider If running has been redemptive for Blue; “Racing on My Son’s Twenty-third Birthday” in The Heartland Review; “Autumn human kinship. Runners may be young, me, it has also taught me my limits, my Run, Before Dawn” in Above the Eastern old, sturdy, thin, male, female, dark, light mortality. After 10 years of running, Treetops, Blue.

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 17 Neurology, Freewill, and the Prison State

By Robert Moore, ‘13

On August 1, 1966, University of Texas student Charles Whitman—an ex-Marine and former Eagle Scout with a 138 IQ—killed 16 people and wounded 32 “We have these others with a high- unconscious influences powered rifle from acting on us all the the observation deck time…. If we have of the University free will, it’s a very administrative small player in what’s building. Austin Police happening to us.” later discovered that Whitman had murdered his wife and mother the night before.

Whitman’s final letter revealed a man at war with himself. “I have been fighting my mental turmoil alone, and seemingly to no avail,” he wrote. “After my death I wish that an autopsy would be performed on me to see if there is any visible physical disorder.” The medical examiner subsequently discovered a glioblastoma—a brain tumor about the size of a nickel. It was pressing against a region of Whitman’s brain called the amygdale, which experts Clare ‘14 Lutz,

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say is involved in emotional regulation, The BJS also reports that the amount different ways we can help each other,” especially fear and aggression. of our budget directed toward incarceration Eagleman says. “You are your biology,” said increased 56 percent from 1990 to 2000. His central idea is that our behavior is neuroscientist and bestselling author David Spending is up because prisons are no largely driven by brain networks we do not Eagleman. “We are biological creatures, longer about punishing criminality: they consciously control, and that increasingly programmed a certain way.” are also increasingly America’s solution longer mandatory prison sentences are Eagleman, best known for his work on to homelessness and mental illness. Over inefficient. In addition to the example of time perception, synesthesia, and neurolaw, 10 percent of people entering and leaving Charles Whitman, Eagleman also cited gave a lively and fast paced presentation for prisons are homeless, while 20 percent the case of a married man who, at the age the 2012 science lecture at Phelps-Stokes of all inmates suffer from some form of 40, developed a sudden overwhelming chapel. He made jet engines appear and mental illness. Almost half of all homeless obsession with child pornography. Facing disappear, explained that people named adults have spent five or more days in a city prison time, the man sought treatment Dennis or Denise are far more likely or county jail, while 18 percent have been for his chronic and severe headaches. to become dentists than the rest of the incarcerated in a state or federal prison. Doctors found a massive tumor in the population, and showed that dilated pupils For the poor and mentally ill, our orbitofrontal cortex of his brain. Damage are an unconscious sign of sexual arousal corrections system is a vicious cycle. to this area can cause what Eagleman calls in women. He took the audience on a Homeless before being imprisoned, they disinhibition, where patients lose the ability whirlwind tour of parts of the brain over return to homelessness upon release. With to control their hidden impulses. Once the which we have no awareness, access, or few job skills and criminal records, they tumor was completely removed, the man’s control. “We accept the reality presented to have little choice but to return to crime. sexual appetite returned to normal and his us,” he said. “We’re all seeing reality a little Eagleman calls our prisons “criminogenic.” pedophilia disappeared. differently.” The system that we have created to “We have these unconscious influences While the presentation covered a lot eradicate crime only generates more. acting on us all the time,” Eagleman said. of territory, Eagleman, director of the Our legal system is based on the In 2001, Parkinson’s patients taking the Laboratory for Perception and Action and idea that we are “practical reasoners. All drug pramipexole suddenly developed the Initiative on Neuroscience and Law brains have an equal capacity,” Eagleman gambling addictions and alcoholic at the Baylor College of Medicine, was said. “It’s a very charitable idea, but it’s tendencies, became compulsive overeaters, focused on what he calls the “neural basis absolutely false.” or began exhibiting hyper sexual behaviors. of morality.” He questioned whether mass Baylor’s Initiative on Neuroscience and “If we have free will, it’s a very small player incarceration as currently applied in the Law seeks to shift the justice system’s focus in what’s happening to us.” United States is the best possible solution from retribution toward rehabilitation If everyone is not equally able to make for mental illness, drug-addiction, and and treatment, using the latest techniques appropriate choices, if our decision making crime. available to neuroscientists. He advocates can be so severely impacted by biological “We incarcerate more people than that the best way to solve problems such changes over which we have no control, anywhere else in the world,” he said. The as mental illness, drug addiction, and how long can we continue to pretend statistics are mind numbing. According to crime is not incarceration, but customized that the only answer is imprisonment? As a 2010 report by the U.S. Bureau of Justice sentencing, tailored rehabilitation Americans, we pride ourselves on being the Statistics (BJS), 7,225,800 adults were programs, and incentive structuring. home of the free, not the world’s largest under correctional supervision, 3.1 percent Eagleman and his associates use new prison state. of the entire population. Home to less than technologies, such as real-time brain Perhaps the final words should belong 5 percent of the world’s population, our imaging, as a first step towards prescribing to Charles Whitman, who left money for nation currently houses 23.4 percent of customized rehabilitation programs. research into mental illness. “I don’t quite the world’s prison population. Historically Experimental data is compiled to make understand what it is that compels me,” he speaking, the current U.S. incarceration violence intervention programs effective, wrote on July 31, 1966. “Maybe research rate—743 adults incarcerated per 100,000 and databases are searched for patterns of can prevent further tragedies of this type.” population—has only been surpassed once, crime, crime transference, neighborhood by the Soviet Union under Stalin. dynamics, and recidivism. “There are many

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 19 Billy Wooten, ’98, instructs Kyle Kincaid, ’13, in the multimedia studio. Alicia ‘13 Carman, Three New Minors Employ a State-of-the-Art Production Studio

By Jesse S. Anderson, ’15 and director of forensics, and Deborah worked as an on-air talent for industrial Martin, associate professor of theatre, films and commercials and provided In the past decade, new technologies have spearheaded the new initiative. voice-over audio for both film and radio. on the Internet have changed education “Last fall, we piloted the first broadcast “Billy and I have re-invented ourselves as and communication in a myriad of ways. journalism course and realized that even in professors in the last year, training ourselves Indeed, these new forces in modern society the experimental stage, it would culminate and acquiring the knowledge we need to “challenge fundamental assumptions in in a dynamic package,” said Wooten. teach these courses. My learning curve was higher education regarding how we create, Over the year that followed, Wooten and incredible. It took a lot to get to the point credential, preserve, and disseminate Martin worked together to build and where I could legitimately talk about every knowledge,” said former president of design the production facility, expanding piece of equipment in the room and finally Berea College, Larry D. Shinn, who retired it from a temporary space into a highly be able to say I know how to fully teach in June 2012. In light of these changing technical, state-of-the-art studio with broad the technology,” said Martin. Her courses times, the Berea College community was capabilities. will use the full range of equipment in the asked to reconsider what it is we should This upcoming year, Wooten will be studio from voice recording in the sound teach, learn, and know. The utilization teaching two broadcast journalism courses. booths to filming actors in order to show of new technologies in fields like theater, After graduating from Berea College, how their bodies move in space and time. journalism, and film production has had Wooten was a journalist for two years in “Voice and diction will have a sound booth an impact on the skills needed to compete Atlanta, Georgia, before pursuing advanced that is fully equipped. For the first time, and succeed in the post-college workplace. degrees in mass communication, but he we have quality recording capabilities and Adaption to the new culture of learning has ultimately returned to Berea to teach in the students will be able to produce sound taken place in many of the departments on department of communication. “Students files that they can submit for voice-over campus as both faculty and staff build upon have been asking to minor in broadcast employment.” the continuous learning environment of the journalism since I began teaching in 2002. “The capabilities of our production College. This fall, both the communication We have had a few independent majors studio now stand up to or exceed many and theater departments will add three new but now we have a minor for students liberal arts colleges around the nation,” minors to their curricula and one of their seeking employment in broadcasting after said Wooten. The facility includes: two teaching instruments will be an industry- college,” said Wooten. His broadcast professional sound booths for state-of- standard multimedia production studio. journalism course will use the production the-art recording, capturing, and mixing; The new minors, in theater, film studio to film and stream live newscasts. three studio-configured cameras with production, and broadcast journalism, give In the spring, a second course will focus iPad teleprompting for video capture; and students the opportunity to gain valuable on producing weekly broadcasts for the professional studio lighting which has a experience in multimedia production. campus community. grid with programmable features including Billy Wooten, ’98, associate professor and Deborah Martin will instruct the fading and dimming control. The studio program coordinator of communication theater and film minor classes. She has also has multi-camera video switching,

20 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 Deborah Martin works with Devin Boyce, ’15, in the sound studio. Alicia Carman, Alicia ‘13

a graphics generator, local DDR video storage for live broadcast productions, and four multipurpose sets including one for fixed broadcast journalism, one for fixed interviews, a black-box acting set, and green screen capability to produce infinite virtual sets. The studio is open to the entire campus and can provide a variety of educational opportunities for students. The Alicia Carman, Alicia ‘13 media services department has already used the interview set to interview the president, alumni, and Trustees of the college. The Appalachian studies and the psychology Billy Wooten, ’98, and Deborah Martin are all smiles having built and designed the new multimedia production studio. department programs have both expressed interested in accessing the equipment in the future. “The greatest challenge,” said expand their programs. They have already Emphasizing traditional Berean values Martin, “is training students who want to been granted space to expand the studio such as ethical action, respect for all people, utilize the studio with skill sets needed to to include an editing room next to the and service to community, the classes will fully realize their projects.” production studio. They also hope to equip allow the students to work beyond the In the future, a variety of opportunities a mobile studio unit and, one day, a sound College boundaries and prepare them to will be open to the campus. “We have stage for the film program. face challenges of the future. “We should brought Berea into a whole new era in The classes will not only produce be proud that our institution has worked to multimedia learning. Students can put broadcasts but also will be reaching out to create this huge vision for the College. In a their multimedia skills to use and not have the community of Berea College and the very short period of time, we have built a to rely solely on internships off campus,” Appalachian region beyond. “We want to multimedia program that might have taken said Wooten. “This changes everything do social work around the Appalachian other colleges years,” said Wooten. When and that’s because Berea is the type of neighborhood, collecting stories about courses start in the fall of 2012, students institution it is. That the administration deforestation and mountain top removal. will turn on the lights, focus the cameras, and my colleagues would allow me as an This will open up discussion and provide and say “Action!” while Wooten and Martin educator to go beyond my degree and start information about the world around us. We will be on hand to train and support re-inventing myself speaks volumes about want the voice of Berea College to be in the students while they gain the skills required this College.” Over the next few years, discussions of our time,” said Wooten. to succeed in this modern, technologically Wooten and Martin hope to perfect and advanced world.

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 21 College Nursing Program First Lady Michelle Obama leans over the trays to talk with a little Joins First Lady to Address girl as she helps serve food to U.S. airmen and women and their families at Ramstein air base in Combat-Related Issues

Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy. White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy. Official Ramstein, Germany. November 11, 2010.

By Jay Buckner “Whether in a hospital, a doctor’s Services” for the Veteran’s Administration office or a community health center, nurses Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are often the first people we see when we Today, Berea College’s AACN- have announced an initiative from nurses walk through the door. Because of their accredited and Kentucky Board of Nursing across the country who have committed expertise, they are trusted to be the front approved baccalaureate nursing program to educating current and future nurses on line of America’s health care system,” said still holds true to its commitment to serve recognizing and caring for veterans impacted First Lady Michelle Obama. “That’s why our nation’s veterans, service members and by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Jill and I knew we could turn to America’s their families. traumatic brain injury (TBI), depression, and nurses and nursing students to help our other combat-related illnesses. veterans and military families get the In a broad, coordinated effort, more world-class care that they’ve earned. It’s Nursing School Commitment than 150 state and national nursing clear from our announcement that the organizations and more than 500 nursing nursing community is well on its way to More than 500 nursing schools across the schools, including Berea College’s, have serving our men and women in uniform United States including Berea College’s committed to further educate our nation’s and their families.” nursing program commit to: three million nurses so they are prepared “Nurses are at the center of providing to meet the unique health needs of service lifesaving care in communities across the ● Educating America’s future nurses to care members, veterans, and their families. This country—and their reach is particularly for our nation’s veterans, service members, initiative is led by the American Nurses important because our veterans don’t and their families facing post-traumatic always seek care through the VA system,” Association, American Academy of Nurse stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, Practitioners, American Association of said Dr. Jill Biden. “This commitment is depression, and other clinical issues; Colleges of Nursing, and the National essential to ensuring our returning service ● Enriching nursing education to ensure that League for Nursing, in coordination with men and women receive the care they the Departments of Veterans Affairs and deserve.” current and future nurses are trained in the Defense. Nursing at Berea College was first unique clinical challenges and best practices “Berea College’s baccalaureate nursing mentioned in 1867 as “The Ladies Board associated with caring for military service program recognizes the tremendous need of Care” and again in 1889 when the first members, veterans, and their families; to educate our nursing students on the graduate nurse was hired for instructional ● Integrating content that addresses the purposes. The Berea Nursing Program effects and treatment options for soldiers unique health and wellness challenges of our suffering from PTSD, TBI, and other officially began in 1898 and was initially a nation’s service members, veterans, and their combat related conditions,” said Carol two-year vocational nursing program. By families into nursing curricula; Kirby, chief nurse program administrator 1918, the program had evolved into a ● at Berea College. “Berea College’s nursing 18-month practical nursing program and Sharing teaching resources and applying program is committed to doing our part by by 1920 had created a three-year nursing best practices in the care of service members, preparing the next generation of nurses to program that led to a Registered Nurse veterans, and their families; meet the growing healthcare needs of this legal title. Interestingly, in 1943 the Berea ● Growing the body of knowledge leading population.” School of Nursing was approved for a to improvements in health care and wellness The invisible wounds of war, post- Cadet Training Program by the Division of for our service members, veterans, and their Nurses of the U.S. Public Health Service. traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain families; and injury, have impacted approximately one Cadet Corps Nurses proudly served their ● Joining with others to further strengthen in six troops returning from Afghanistan country as Berea Army Nurses in the and Iraq – more than 300,000 veterans. Army Nurse Corps and in other military the supportive community of nurses, And since 2000, more than 44,000 of those assignments. In the late 1940’s, senior institutions, and health-care providers troops have suffered at least a moderate- nurses at Berea College further served their dedicated to improving the health of service grade traumatic brain injury. country by providing “Psychiatric Nursing members, veterans, and their families.

22 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 Kelsey Giauque, Kelly Asher and Gina Chamberlain lead HEP workshops.

Blending Classroom

with Community ’13. Jessica Roberge,

By Jessica Roberge, ’13 insulation, installing storm windows, that HEP can keep on doing what they caulking, analyzing heating and air are doing because they really are helping “All students have to live somewhere, conditioning systems, improving lighting, people! They do a good job on their so they need to know how to be energy assessing at landscaping options, and projects.” efficient in whatever way they can,” conserving energy. Students, faculty and town members said Berea College professor Jason Berea College student Andrew Wiley can learn simple and easy ways to conserve Coomes. Coomes has taught at Berea took Coomes’ Building and Renovation energy in their homes and apartments by College since 2008. He started teaching Practicum course. Wiley said, “I was attending free HEP workshops. Students Ecological Design in the Sustainability and hoping to learn how to do some small can engage in a prime example of the Environmental Studies (SENS) program but improvements and renovations that would active learning experience. Faculty can gain in fall 2011 he switched to the Technology apply to my living situation right now.” another perspective and learn new tips on Industrial Arts program. This past spring Wiley was intrigued by the infrared camera energy efficiency. And town members can semester, Coomes taught a course called that was passed around. “It was really learn how to conserve energy. Building Renovation Practicum. The course useful to actually see where heat in the One of the HEP workshop leaders, focused on renovating existing buildings room was going and find the leaks,” he Kelly Asher, said, “Renters and home to radically lower energy costs and energy said. The presenters also showed charts owners really need these workshops usage. Coomes became familiar with the with the majority of the home’s energy- because they are the only energy local organization Home Energy Partners consuming devices, like heating units and efficiency awareness (HEP) and had his class attend one of their lights. From the free samples offered, Wiley workshops in workshops to reinforce the material they was able to start weather stripping his own the area.” had been learning in class. windows to prevent outdoor air leakage. Home Energy Partners, a nonprofit HEP provides custom energy organization, is just a little over three years assessments, too. An example of what they old. HEP’s mission is to help residents of do can be taken from Nancy Harrison. She Madison and Rockcastle Counties lower has lived in her home since it was first built their energy costs. Their goal is to educate in 1966. After her husband passed away people on how to make homes more she had no way to maintain her house. energy efficient. They do this in a variety Her fixed income and $250 per month of ways, one being workshops which give electricity bills left no funds for routine people the opportunity to become aware maintenance. After seeing a HEP ad in the of their energy usage and how to conserve news this past October, Harrison applied it. HEP hosts two-hour workshops twice a and was accepted to have her house month. assessed. While she was hoping to get her At a recent workshop, Gina broken windows replaced and a floor Chamberlain, one of the leaders stated, fixed where it had caved in, she received “This has been an amazing turn out! We much more. The kitchen, bathroom and have a full house!” Coomes took his class washroom floors, which were falling to the workshop because the content through, got repaired. The roof leaks was directly related to class material. were fixed and broken windows were The students need hands-on material replaced. The walls didn’t have much and a workshop is perfect because it insulation in them so they were insulated demonstrates how the information is properly. The gutters were cleaned out and fixed. HEP repaired Harrison’s home and applied to real life. In the course, students Jason Coomes teaches a Technology Aaron Gilmour, ’12 assess buildings recommended by Coomes showed her how to conserve energy. She and Industrial Arts class. and learn how to provide energy saving learned how to look for air leaks and how upgrades to the property such as blowing to seal them. Harrison said, “I just hope

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The Ph.D.’s Passion for AP Carlos Verdecchia ’91, teaches Advance Placement courses at Bryan Station High School

“My English was not that good when I started at Berea College,” Carlos Verdecchia said. Then he grinned broadly and continued, “That was probably why I was there for five years.” He graduated in 1991. Verdecchia was born and raised until age sixteen in Argentina. Considering English was his second language, he did well enough in high school to suggest great potential at Berea College. Exactly 20 years after his graduation from Berea, now a well-established Bryan Station High School science teacher in Lexington, Kentucky, Verdecchia was one of 23 teachers to be recognized as an “All American Teacher of the Year” by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Verdecchia recollected, “In my first year at Berea I was taking some remedial classes to improve my English. I remember being impressed by the small class sizes and the dedication of my teachers. I had some awesome teachers. They laid a foundation for me that first year that helped me be successful in all my academic pursuits thereafter.” His academic pursuits have been somewhat extraordinary. Verdecchia graduated from Berea College with a bachelor’s degree in biology and was accepted quickly into a masters program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. At one time he considered his biology degree a stepping stone to a degree in medicine, but at UK, his focus turned to food science. He obtained his masters in food science and immediately proceeded toward a doctorate. A year into the doctorate program, Verdecchia was offered a job as a private food inspector. It offered broad travel

Photo courtesy of Carols Verdecchia Photo courtesy of Carols both in the U.S. and globally. He put the

24 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 The Ph.D.’s Passion for AP Carlos Verdecchia ’91, teaches Advance Placement courses at Bryan Station High School

doctorate on hold for three years and on-the-ground tool for change promoted college credit, they include encouragement experienced the world through his work. by NMSI and wielded by Verdecchia and and self-esteem. Bryan Station High School When he returned to the University of other high school teachers is “Advanced serves a lot of low income families with Kentucky, his focus was split: he finished Placement” classes in math and science— kids who believe their likelihood of going his doctorate in food science but, at also known as “AP classes.” These are to college is small. Verdecchia said he the same time, he earned a masters in college-level classes taught in high school. doesn’t pull any punches in delivering a education. Somewhere along the road At the end of a term, students may pay for class that’s truly college level, and he lets during his three years as a food inspector, and take a test to score their college-level his students know that just finishing the Verdecchia saw himself becoming a teacher. proficiency in the subject. Depending on course is an accomplishment; passing it in He could have become a professor— the college or university, these scores may high school is an achievement; doing well and he said he still may—but Verdecchia earn AP students college credit; effectively, enough to earn college credit is exceptional. found the prospect of working with they may waive the necessity to take the While having the AP credit might younger people more compelling. High equivalent classes in college. not make it any easier for some students school teachers with doctorate degrees are “The AP science courses are hard,” to go to college, “it helps them want a minority in U.S. high schools. Amazingly, Verdecchia said. “During the AP course, to,” Verdecchia said. Students with there have been as many as three teachers students might not do so well. When it’s commendable AP performance know that with Ph.D.s at Bryan Station High School time to take the test they don’t see the their intellectual abilities are not factors in the same year. point.” Verdecchia went on to say at Bryan limiting their admission to college. They “I would have never applied for the Station the cost of the exam isn’t an issue. should believe that high school is not the [All American Teacher of the Year] award,” Grants reduce the price by half and, if a pinnacle of their education. Verdecchia said. “Somebody nominated me student wants to take the test but cannot “Hardly a year goes by that I don’t and then I filled out an application.” When afford to pay 50%, “We take that off the write some letters of recommendation to he was notified that he and 22 other high table. We’ll find the money.” Still, it’s hard Berea College on behalf of Bryan Station school math and science teachers had won, to motivate students to take the test if they students,” Verdecchia added. A significant he said he was surprised. He was thrilled lack confidence in their ability to do well. percentage of students attending Bryan by the trip to Washington, D.C. to meet his Drawing students into the AP science Station meet the limited-financial-means co-winners, celebrate with NMSI staff and classes is another challenge. Kids anticipate guidelines for admission to the College. their corporate sponsors, receive his trophy college-level science is hard and, as AP class He enjoys the opportunity to tell students and cash prize, and spend some time on grades become a part of their high school about his alma mater. In fact, he displays Capitol Hill talking shop with legislative transcript, some don’t want to take the the BC logo on the door to his classroom. staff and members of Congress. risk to their overall grade point average. When asked about his fondest memory What’s mattered the most though, Verdecchia has fought this for five years. of being a student at Berea, he smiled and Verdecchia said, has been the “The first two or three years, we offered answered, “Of course, I’ve mentioned the congratulations he has received since he AP biology and chemistry and it was all I teachers and the small class size, and I made brought his trophy home. could do to enlist 10 kids—the minimum many friends I stay in touch with … I enjoyed NMSI, a Texas non-profit, exists to number required to offer a course—but this my time on the soccer team … but my promote math and science education. The year 29 students enrolled in my class.” fondest memory? That’s got to be meeting organization was founded in part to change Verdecchia is passionate about his my wife-to-be there. She was a nursing the tide of diminishing performance in AP courses. He believes the rewards for student and is a nurse, now. We were married these fields by American students. The students are not just passing scores and in ’95 and have three great kids.”

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Dean and Nina’s Treasure

By Jesse S. Anderson, ’15 intent of clearing the air of coal dust. More importantly, they have given the gifts of Dean and Nina Cornett—both class time and energy. of 1961— were recently presented Over the years, they have influenced, with a lifetime achievement award by befriended, and inspired countless the Kentucky Environmental Quality individuals to live sustainably, to be Commission. Both are active and proud involved in community, and to take pride supporters of Berea College and have in Appalachian heritage. Even still the dedicated their lives to preserving the Cornetts emphasize the roles others have Appalachian region. played. The couple cite the work ethic Between Letcher County, Kentucky of Berea’s students, and the leadership of and Alaska, the Cornetts engage in Richard and Cheyenne Olson who have environmental work year-round. Dean helped strengthen the relationship between produces documentaries that have been Berea and Eastern Kentucky. featured on channels such as PBS. Nina, Richard Olson, the sustainability and the author of one novel, Alaskan Summer, environmental studies director at Berea, is currently working on two more books. remarked “The Cornetts have invested Over the years, the Cornetts have served their time, talent, and treasure in Berea as president and treasurer of the non- over the years. They have opened their profit corporation, Eco-Outpost. They homes to Berea interns, taught Appalachian were behind legislation in the state of skills to those willing to learn, and have Kentucky concerning timber theft and recently brought skilled artisans of Letcher chaired a cleanup effort which gathered County to Berea for the Appalachian approximately 200 tons of trash. The Skills Expo.” Stressing the importance of Cornetts have provided support for simple living, the Expo presents exhibitors scholarships, grants, and internships, with a wide range of skills from basket resulting in a stronger connection between and chair weaving to bean stringing and Letcher County and Berea College. blacksmithing. The Cornetts have teamed The Cornetts were involved in up with Richard Olson to host the Expo developing Berea’s Ecovillage annually and are arranging for artisans to and SENS house, an endeavor return this October. that has set a strong Dean and Nina Cornett are two example of conservation remarkable individuals. Through hard in the community. The work, dedication, and a love for the Cornetts organized the Appalachian culture they have impacted conversion of a dump countless lives. Those who have lived in into a public park, and the Ecovillage, enjoyed the experience they planted trees with the of the SENS house, received funding for internships, and learned traditional skills Joshua Park, ’13, and Matthew Callo, during the Expo are all recipients of the ’12, participate in the 2012 dedicated time, talent, and treasure the Appalachian Skills Expo sponsored by Dean and Nina Cornett. Cornetts bring to Berea College.

26 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 ALUMNI Courtesy of the Summer Research Group

Alumni Share Graduate School Experience with

Summer Research Group Dalton Brennan, ’15.

By Jesse S. Anderson, ’15 Each week, the focus changes, The alumni who came to campus encompassing the variety of research were: Donia Arthur, ’10, Chris Barton, Since the founding of Berea College, programs involved. Most of the time the ’03, Abbie Buttle, ’10, Jimmy Rittmann, faculty and staff have provided students students lead the discussion, presenting ’08, and Rachel Saunders ’08. They led the with not only exceptional education, their research and the progress they have discussion, answering questions directed but also guidance and support as they made. However, one week out of the term by students and providing their own progress through four years of academic is set aside to emphasize the opportunity personal input on each topic. The panel life. Generations have passed, yet Berea’s and importance of graduate school. As of alumni represented a wide variety of commitment to education remains an institution, Berea College seeks to academic fields ranging from chemistry to the same. Within college life, students provide opportunities for students to child and family studies. Throughout the encounter faculty who do more than pass succeed whether or not attending graduate meeting some common questions were out grades and assign labor tasks. Those programs. Understanding that opportunity asked concerning the application process, employed at Berea invest not only their comes in different forms and higher the challenge of graduate work, and ways time but also their lives in the students. education is learned both in and out of to fund tuition. Many of the participating Mary Robert Garrett, an assistant professor the classroom, Garrett wanted to find a Berea alumni plan to graduate from of chemistry and director of the Summer way to support students doing research masters or doctorate programs with no Student Research Discussion Group, at Berea and also help guide them if there debt, a unique advantage later in life. personifies Berea’s historical commitment is potential to gain advanced degrees in While there were some differing to higher education. graduate school. “I never thought much opinions, one thing that every alumnus The Summer Student Research Group about graduate school until a teacher agreed upon was that Berea College began three years ago. Approximately 50 did the same for me,” Professor Garrett prepared them for the future. “Some students, all engaged in summer research expressed. “It’s a option many [Berea students in my program have never had to projects, gather once a week to eat lunch, students] don’t realize they have.” work. They have never had to learn how present their achievements, and hear from To focus the discussion on graduate to balance their time like I have” Abbie guest speakers. The presentations are school, Garrett started searching for Buttle stated. Chris Barton said, “I have always new and unique as research teams individuals to share their experiences. “I students in my program from Harvard and representing a variety of departments have could have had teachers talk to the students other Ivy League schools, they paid tens the opportunity to share with the group. but I wanted people who have graduated of thousands for their bachelors degree, When asked about her inspiration behind from Berea in the past few years,” she but I am just as prepared as they are.” The the group, Garrett said that she “wanted said. With a few convenient connections proof is in the work that our students have to gather a community of people who she began reaching out to recent alumni in done over the years. Berea College sets the could share their experiences with each graduate school. In her search she found standard for low cost high-level education other. It’s important for us to present all the alumni “welcoming and excited to and our teachers set the foundation for the opportunities people have.” Since the come and be involved with the program” our students’ success. Thanks to Professor beginning, Garrett has invested her time and soon she had a panel of alumni Garrett and her work with the summer and money into the program, purchasing willing to drive to Berea and share their research teams, new opportunities are lunch for the students, contacting guest experiences with the students. being presented to students as they explore speakers, and organizing events. what the future holds for them.

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Jan Pearce: Living Liberal Arts

Jessica Ray Davis, ’11

By W.C. Kilby, ’13 actually take computer science had to have taken some courses in high school,” she Jan Pearce, Ph.D. chairs Academic says. Since then Pearce crafted a new minor Division II, which includes the following and major curriculum with three different departments: agriculture, business, exploratory courses, plus a fourth on the computer science, economics, sustainability way. She has also authored literature so that and environmental studies, and technology other institutions may follow her example. and industrial arts. Most recently Pearce applied her Pearce, professor of computer science mathematical skill and creative ingenuity and mathematics, is a woman of many to Berea’s academic restructuring. When talents and passions. When asked about others saw an arduous challenge in trying her interests, she responds with a deluge of to rework the school’s departmental model, Berea’s Board of Trustees, and has received answers that reflect the breadth and depth Pearce saw opportunity. In a series of two numerous awards during her tenure. of her character. campus wide surveys, she gathered data Among them, she is most proud of her One of Pearce’s greatest passions is from faculty regarding which departments recent Brushy Fork Bob Menefee Service for the liberal arts. It grew during her they were most likely to work with. Award. She received the award for her undergraduate years at Augustana College With that data, she constructed a ground work with a digital storytelling class. in Illinois and followed her all the way to breaking mathematical model called a “Brushy Fork had identified community the University of Rochester, where Pearce cluster analysis based upon a pseudo- leaders in Appalachia, people who have received her Ph.D. in mathematics. She metric to predict the most beneficial really made a difference, and asked them smiles, remembering the final days of her arrangements. The structure her research to tell their stories,” she says. The students doctoral studies, when she announced her generated is the very framework for the worked with recorded interviews, edited career plans to her dissertation advisor. “I College’s current six-division model which them into videos, and constructed an told him that what I really wanted was to clusters approximately six related academic interactive website to present them online. teach at a small liberal arts school like the departments into one group. “I’m really proud of it,” Pearce says. “Now one I went to, and his eyes just went wide,” These achievements have certainly those stories are accessible to anyone with she says. Teaching at a school like Berea not gone unnoticed. Following the access to the Internet. Before, you couldn’t wasn’t part of the usual plan, but it was restructuring, Pearce assumed the chair access those stories unless you knew those what Pearce wanted. In 1992, she joined of Academic Division II: Resources, people.“ the Berea College faculty. Technology, and Commerce. She is also As if Jan Pearce’s passions for science Since her arrival, Pearce has spent currently the sole faculty representative to and education were not enough, she is much of her time pursuing her ever- also an accomplished dancer. She regularly changing professional passions, which have performs with the Lexington Vintage included mathematics, computer sciences, Dancers and has performed several times robotics, and educational research. with the Kentucky Ballet Theater. She even “They’re always shifting,” she says, “but it’s hosts a monthly dance in Lexington called intellectual curiosity that keeps us young.” “Mostly Waltz.” Her favorite, however, is An outsider might argue that Jan the Argentine Tango. It is a passion that has Pearce’s intellectual curiosity has not led Pearce all the way to Argentina with only kept her young, but also made her Berea College students to study with the an invaluable problem solver for Berea masters of Tango. With so many diverse passions and College. When she first arrived, Pearce ’85 O’Neil Arnold, was greeted with a computer science accomplishments, Jan Pearce is hesitant to curriculum in need of some work. It was predict her future. “I have no idea what’s a linear program, and the only available going to come next,” she says, “but I’m introductory course had recently been Jan Pearce works with Ashlyn Martin, ‘09, on a math sure it will be fun.” cancelled. “The only students who could assignment.

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ROBERT HOAG: Discovering Truth in Philosophical Pursuits

By Erica Cook, ’13 The students are Hoag’s favorite aspect and its interesting discussions about topics of working at Berea. He especially likes he was passionate about. He came to the Robert Hoag, Ph.D., chairs Academic teaching first-year students because “you conclusion that he no longer wanted to Division V, which includes philosophy, see a lot of growth. Berea students, unlike political science, history, art and art history, students in many places I have been, are Asian studies, and religion. very bright and capable but do not realize it.” Many Berea College students do not grasp their own potential, especially first-

“Truth is very difficult to year students. When given the opportunity, Harper Howell, ’12 Berea students achieve impressive goals, get to, but that doesn’t and by the time they graduate, have striking résumés to prove so. Hoag claims, mean it isn’t there.” “Students discover they are brighter intellectually than they might have known – Dr. Robert Hoag before. I love seeing that happen, and the possible explanation is that they haven’t Passionate about the search for been challenged in a certain way.” truth, Dr. Robert Hoag, teaches courses Some philosophy majors at Berea in ethical and political philosophy and have gone to prestigious institutions such law at Berea College. Hoag earned his as Columbia Law School and Vanderbilt pursue a scientific career, but rather engage bachelor’s degree from Davidson College University. One student in particular in theoretical discussions. and went on to earn graduate degrees came from a very poor county in West Outside of the classroom, Hoag enjoys from the University of Virginia. Although Virginia. When he arrived as a first-year discussing new ideas and good books. he went to prestigious institutions, his student, he struggled with his reading He has written articles for professional background is quite similar to that of a and writing skills. However, he worked journals in philosophy that deal with Berea College student. Hoag is a first diligently, went to law school, and found human rights and just war theory, and he generation college student raised by a single professional success upon his return to has been polishing a 100-page manuscript mother in Daytona Beach, Florida, but with West Virginia. “We train students to think on humanitarian wars. He has also written her indelible support and his undeniable and write. Then they go off and do really book reviews for a number of book releases dedication, he set out to achieve his well for themselves.” in his discipline. dreams despite their economic difficulties. Hoag himself is an example of Although Hoag has accomplished a Hoag affirmed, “The Great Commitments the personal and academic growth he great deal in his tenure, much is still left in attracted me to Berea because they were encourages in students. Throughout his his vision for the division. Hoag would like doing the right thing: creating access for high school years, Hoag thought he wanted to observe a much more integrated use of people who otherwise probably would not to work in the medical field, but toward philosophy studies within the curricula of a have the opportunity to attend college. And his senior year, he began to question the variety of disciplines, including psychology, that’s really important.” social issues sweeping the nation in the chemistry, and pre-professional programs. Hoag came to Berea College in 1983. 1960’s: the Vietnam War, the role of Hoag also thinks it would be beneficial to He has taught courses on human rights religion in society, Civil Rights, and Jim provide some classes in feminist philosophy and international law, domestic policy, Crow laws. He decided to take a variety and philosophy of the environment. By civil disobedience, and economic justice. of different aptitude tests and found that incorporating new classes and integrating Hoag teaches a two-course sequence in the his interests pointed toward a future in the existing ones into other disciplines, history of political philosophy that includes law. Following some deep introspection, the philosophy program can be offered to the teachings of philosophers such as Plato, he took a humanities course called History more students, enriching their personal and Locke, Rousseau, and Marx. Hoag also of Ideas during his first year at Davidson educational experiences, both during their teaches a senior seminar every third year, College. Due mostly to his inspirational time at Berea and throughout the rest of which is a required research class called professors, Hoag absolutely loved the class, their lives. GSTR 410.

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Parker J. Palmer, Ph.D., gave the commencement speech for the Class of 2012. By Jesse Anderson ’15 Palmer is and education major, was one of the many the founder of the who are first generation graduates. Amos On May 6, 2012 the phrase “Sunday Center for Courage and Renewal, which graduated with a 3.87 GPA and numerous Best” was personified as 235 Berea College oversees long-term retreat programs for scholarships. “My experience at Berea was seniors were ushered to their seats. The citizens and service professionals, including irreplaceable,” he said. Amos was one of the 140th graduation ceremony at Berea teachers, administrators, physicians, clergy, two recipients of the T.J. and Hilda Welch quickly became standing room only as over non-profit leaders and philanthropists. Wood Award which is granted annually at 3000 students, friends, and family members Palmer has published more than 100 commencement to one graduating woman gathered to honor the accomplishments of essays and nine books, including several and one man who have demonstrated the senior class. Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Daniels, best-selling and award-winning titles. His excellence in contributions to the life and Pastor of Emory United Methodist Church, most recent book is Healing the Heart work of Berea College. Washington, DC, led the baccalaureate of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Felicia Nicole Helvey was the service. He challenged students to not Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit. woman who received the Wood Award. forget who they are, stating, “What God Two achievement awards were given to She majored in sociology and graduated gave you here at this wonderful institution teachers who exemplify the qualities Berea with a GPA of 3.94. An award-winning is all you need to fulfill the mission that values in its educators. Wayne Tolliver, member of the speech and debate team God is calling you to.” an economics and business professor, was and a regular on the Dean’s List, she said, Internationally renowned writer, awarded the Paul C. Hager Award for “most importantly the College’s community teacher, and social activist, Parker J. Palmer, Excellence in Advising and Ed McCormack, has taught me the value and blessing of addressed the candidates as commencement also an economics and business professor, compassion, especially in times of need.” speaker. Reflecting on his own life journey, was presented with the Seabury Award for As one academic year ends and another Parker directed the students to “be grateful Excellence in Teaching. begins, the graduating class of 2012 has and generous” by both receiving and During the ceremony, the community begun its journey in the world beyond investing time, energy, and care. Palmer was was asked to recognize first generation Berea. Some have secured jobs; others will awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane college graduates. When asked to stand, attend graduate school. But every graduate Letters degree. over 1/3 of the senior class rose to their will carry on the values developed while feet. Amos Prophete, a music, mathematics, students at Berea.

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Photos by O’Neil Arnold, ’85

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 31 ALUMNI Connections Bereans are “Forever Connected”

Berea is Coming to You! Berea College Clubs are all over the country. One is probably meeting near you! By Jacqueline J Greene, ‘93 To find alums in your community, contact the Office of Alumni For Bereans, there is one constant: no Relations at 1.866.804.0591 or visit matter where we are or who we know, we www.bereacollegealumni.com are “Forever Connected.” If you were on campus during June 8-10 to celebrate Summer Reunion 2012, Alumni Association 2012 – 2013 Alumni Executive Council then you had the opportunity to share wonderful Berea memories and connect with over 575 alumni and friends. Executive Committee The weekend was filled with a flurry of activity, and excitement President: Lowell Hamilton, ‘61 from alumni who were back on campus again. President Elect: Timothy B. Jones, ‘94 Past President: Larry Woods, ‘75 The Gift Planning office kicked off the weekend with a Dr. Lyle D. Roelofs reception for alumni and an induction of Great Commitment Society Michelle Janssen members. After this event, alumni were off to Boone Tavern to share in the joy of Charlotte Beason, ’70, who received the Distinguished Alumnus Alumni Trustees: Vicki Allums, ‘79 award (see related article on p. 36) and Libby Culbreth, ’64, who received Lynne Blankenship Caldwell, ‘78 the Alumni Loyalty award (see related article on p. 36). Both ladies gave Jerry Hale, ‘73 wonderful, inspiring speeches that brought tears to the eyes of many. The Robert F. Hawks, ‘77 fun didn’t stop there. Immediately after the awards reception, alumni and Members-at-Large guests headed over to the campus quad to enjoy spending time with their Wally Campbell, ‘66 classmates and a festive picnic complete with hamburgers and veggie burgers Paul Clawson, ‘03 grilled on-site. Jason Cody, ‘94 There were many options for alumni to participate in after the picnic. David Cook, ‘85 Eric Anthony Crowden, ‘84 Appalachian Heritage magazine hosted a Featured Author reading honoring Berea Patricia Campbell Estepp, ‘77 alumna and author of The Dollmaker, Harriet Simpson Arnow, ’26. SilverFox, a Berea Cheryl Ferguson, ‘97 College band from the 1970s, entertained everyone with their magnificent renditions of Betina Conley Gardner, ‘94 songs from that era. Another college group, Bingham Trio, also delighted audiences with Cara Stewart Green, ‘03 Crystal Grewe, ‘94 their musical sounds. Alumni and guests had the opportunity to get together and share Andrew Hamilton, ‘96 memories with one another in their own special “class” lounges. Jack Silva Marinelli, ‘85 Saturday morning was even more fast-paced than Friday. The class of 1962, celebrating Michael Murphy, ‘84 its 50th reunion, had an amazing turnout of 85 class members returning with a total of 125, Ronnie Nolan, ‘95 Jennifer Hale Stafford, ‘92 including guests. This group had the distinction of being the last 50th reunion group hosted by President and Mrs. Shinn in their home for breakfast. Alumni sweethearts who met on Young Alumni Advisory Council campus enjoyed a breakfast buffet at Boone Tavern and shared stories of how they met. During Executive Committee this time, classmates were also taking class photos, which can be viewed on the following pages President: Markesha McCants, ‘03 President Elect: Charles Badger, ‘11 and online. Executive Vice President: Hussene Youssouf, ‘05 The class lounges were vibrant with all the alumni and guests sharing lunch and memories Past President: Destiny Harper, ‘06 with one another. After the lunch gathering, it was off to the Ice Cream Social on the campus Nolan Oberg, ‘05 quad for dessert. Everyone had plenty of time to relax before the evening’s celebration of the

Members-at-Large contributions of President and Mrs. Shinn. Many alumni and guests gathered in the main arena Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, ‘03 of Seabury Center to say goodbye to the Shinns before they moved on to their next journey. April Aldeen, ‘07 Those who were energized by all the day’s activities continued on after the celebration to Wayne Centers, ‘05 gather in their lounges to spend a few last moments together and revel in the sounds of another Dwayne Compton, ‘01 Marc Crenshaw, ‘02 SilverFox performance. Amber Davis, ‘06 Everyone seemed to enjoy the weekend festivities, but more importantly, they enjoyed time Jonathan L. Johnson, ‘99 with one another. No matter how near or far, Berea is always in the hearts of alumni. Join us Mary Galloway, ‘07 for our next Summer Reunion in 2013, June 7-9. Christian Motley, ‘09 Missy Naseman, ‘05 Liz Novak, ‘06 Class Photos and names can be viewed at www.bereacollegealumni.com/summerreunion Brian D. Reed PhD, ‘99 Jeremy Rotty PhD, ‘05 Photos can also be viewed and purchased at http://summerreunionclassphotos.shutterfly.com/ Jared Rowley, ‘09 Julie Stewart, ‘04 Lederrick Wesley, ‘07

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Photos by O’Neil Arnold, ’85, Dalton Brennan, ’15, and Alicia Carman, ’13.

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Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 35 Elizabeth Culbreth, ‘64 Alumni Loyalty Award The Alumni Loyalty Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Alumni celebrated and remarkable career of Award is annually Chapters. She served on the Alumni public service. She has served as legal given to an alumnus(a) Executive Council from 1970-1976, and counsel for the Federal Trade Commission, who has rendered became its president in 1975. She also the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the outstanding service served on the President’s Council from United States Senate. She has also served to and demonstrated 1975-1976. Libby has been a valuable and as executive director for the Office of loyal interest in Berea influential member of the Berea College Administrative Appeals, U.S. Department of College. Elizabeth Board of Trustees since 1978 and was its Labor. She is a member of the Federal Bar “Libby” Culbreth chair from 2002-2008. A testament to Association, the Knoxville Bar Association, Alicia Carman, ’13 Alicia Carman, has whole-heartedly her longevity, she has provided leadership the Tennessee Bar Association, the United dedicated herself to serve the mission of for the last three College presidential States Supreme Court Bar Association, and Berea College since she first stepped foot search committees which recruited John the Washington, D.C. Bar Association. She is on campus in 1960. While a student at Stephenson, Larry Shinn, and Lyle Roelofs. also a member of the American Association Berea, Libby earned the Student Labor She and her husband, John Vanderstar, of University Women, the Episcopal Prize (1962) and the Alley Award for have hosted students involved in off- Women’s Caucus, and Phi Kappa Phi. contributions by a female student to campus campus internships in their home. In 1994, Hailing from Waynesville, NC, Libby life (1964). She was a choir member, Libby received the Distinguished Alumnus received her Bachelor’s degree in Political orchestra and band member, secretary Award for distinction in public service and Science from Berea College in 1964 and her and president of the band, varsity debate embodiment of principles fostered at Berea Bachelor of Laws degree from Vanderbilt team member, Pi Gamma Mu member, Tau to enrich the lives of others. University in 1967. She also completed Kappa Alpha member, and a Student Senate In the midst of her incredible volunteer post-graduate studies at Harvard University’s parliamentarian. After graduation, she contributions to Berea College and to J.F.K. School of Government in 1988. served as president of both the Knoxville, others, Libby has managed also to have a

Dr. Charlotte Beason, ’70 distinguished alumnus Award Dr. Charlotte Beason, A native Kentuckian, she currently Department of Nursing, the Commission on ’70, Executive Director chairs the Foundation for a Healthy Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools of the Kentucky Board Kentucky a non-profit, philanthropic (Adele Herwitz Scholar) and National 4-H of Nursing (KBN) is a organization working to address healthcare Clubs of America (Outstanding Alumni). long time advocate needs of Kentuckians by improving access to Charlotte completed a masters of of healthcare and care, reducing health risks/disparities, and science degree in psychiatric nursing from education. At KBN, promoting health equity. She is secretary of Boston University and earned her doctorate she directs consumer the Board of Governors of the Kentucky in clinical psychology and public practice protection programs Institute of Medicine and a member of the from Harvard University. She is a graduate Alicia Carman, ’13 Alicia Carman, that regulate educational Friedell Committee for Health System of the Federal Executive Institute and holds programs for and the practice of more than Transformation. Charlotte is a member of a certificate in Mediation and Conflict 75,000 nurses. Boards of Trustees of Berea College and Resolution from the Justice Center of Charlotte returned to Kentucky Central Pennsylvania College. She is also Atlanta, Georgia. A proud graduate of Berea following a career with the Department chair of the Board of Trustees of Strayer College, she credits Berea with instilling a of Veterans Affairs (VA). As Program University. She was elected a founding profound appreciation for lifelong learning Director, Office of Nursing Services, in VA’s member of the Commission on Collegiate and a commitment to professional nursing. Washington, D.C. headquarters she initiated Nursing Education (CCNE), an independent With a smile, she credits her first student programs guiding the practice of healthcare agency accrediting baccalaureate and labor assignment as janitor in the basement providers nationwide. While with the advanced degree programs of nursing of Berea hospital with providing motivation VA, she was a member of the Clinton education. She has numerous publishing to identify and gain skills needed for career Administration’s Healthcare Reform Task and speaking credits at the national level and change and advancement—skills she has Force, and completed a LEGIS Fellowship has received a wide range of honors from used throughout her professional career. on Capitol Hill. organizations that include Berea College

36 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 REUNION 2012 OCTOBER 5-7

FOUNDATION, ACADEMY AND KNAPP HALL

Friday, October 5

Knapp Hall Building Tour 3 - 4:00 p.m. Tour led by Merlin Kindel

Dinner on Your Own 5:00 p.m.

Old School Dance 8 – 11:00 p.m. Activities Room, Alumni Building Join your alumni and friends in mingling and dancing to tunes from the past.

Saturday, October 6 Reunion Luncheon Noon – 2:00 p.m. Reunion Class Photos Baird Lounge, Alumni Building Enjoy a lunch buffet and 9:00 a.m. – Noon reminiscing with classmates. There Union Church steps will be a time of remembering and honoring deceased classmates. Sunday, october 7 Academy: 9 - 9:30 a.m. Ice Cream Social Alumni Worship Service Knapp Hall: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. All alumni and guests are invited to Union Church enjoy ice cream and fellowship. Reverend Kent Gilbert will be Foundation – 1940s: conducting service. 10 -10:30 a.m. Reunion Banquet Foundation – 1950s: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Baird Lounge, Alumni Building Foundation – 1960s: End the reunion with a wonderful 11 – 11:30 a.m. meal and spending time with classmates. Door prizes will be given out.

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 37 HOMECOMING 2012 BUILDING COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 9-11 Celebrating the Special Reunion Classes of 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Alumni Awards Reception BereaFEST! Alumni Worship Service 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Come out and support our honorees. Enjoy food, fun, and festivities on the lawns Union Church of Fairchild and Alumni. Support student Dr. Stephen Bolster will direct special Alumni Loyalty Award: organizations. performances by the Alumni Chapel and Brenda Williams Guy, ’79 Concert Choir. Cheer on the Mountaineers! Rodney C. Bussey Award of Special Merit: Mae Suramek, ’95 5:30 p.m. Main Arena, Seabury Center Honorary Alumnus Award: Rally behind the Mountaineers as the women play Steve and Sandy Bolster Milligan College and the men play Bryan College.

Berea Block Party Homecoming Coronation Ceremony held during 9:00 p.m. – Midnight halftime of men’s game. Main and Short Streets Join classmates and enjoy live music and Alumni and College Community Mixer free food. After men’s basketball game Main Floor, Alumni Building Mingle and reminisce while enjoying appetizers, mocktails and a slideshow of college memories.

38 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 Berea College HOMECOMING 2012 november 9-11 Welcome Back! Special Reunion Classes of 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012 BUILDING COMMUNITY

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 Alumni Awards Reception  BereaFEST! 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (No Dress Code) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ______# attending (No Charge) Front Lawns, Fairchild and Alumni Come out and spend time with your classmates, family and Alumni Loyalty Award: friends and enjoy the food, fun, and festivities. Brenda Williams Guy, ’79  Berea College Basketball Rodney C. Bussey Award of Special Merit: 5:30 p.m. (women’s) and 7:30 p.m. (men’s) Mae Suramek, ’95 Main Arena, Seabury Center Show your Berea spirit and watch the women’s and men’s Honorary Alumnus Award: basketball teams. Steve and Sandy Bolster BC women vs. Milligan College BC men vs. Bryan College  Berea Block Party BASKETBALL TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR 9:00 p.m. – Midnight PURCHASE AT SEABURY CENTER FOR $5.00 Main and Short Streets BEGINNING AT 4:00 P.M. ON THE DAY OF THE Join classmates and enjoy live music and free food. GAMES.

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The Berea College Alumni Association enjoys hearing from Bereans from all over the Marybelle McAfee Duff and husband, Earl, moved 1976 U.S. and the world. The “Class Notes” section to Louisville, KY to be near their children. They Timothy W. Jordan was named the executive of Berea College Magazine reports verifiable lived in Somerset, KY for 32 years prior to this director of Henry Clay Memorial Foundation by news that has been sent to the Association by move. the board of directors. The foundation operates alumni. BCM reports the news you wish to “Ashland,” the historic 17-acre estate of Henry Clay share with your alumni friends and associates. 1959 in Lexington, KY, along with related educational “Class Notes” reports careers, weddings, programs. Prior to this appointment, he was Dr. Rachel Keen retired in May 2012. She was a director of public relations for Berea College for 12 retirements, births, and other items of professor in the psychology department at the importance to our alumni. Please include your years, where he provided leadership to all aspects University of Virginia. She resides in Charlottesville, of public relations for the college’s academic, class year and name used while attending VA. Berea. Notes may be edited for style and administrative, and auxiliary programs. length. Our print deadlines may delay the appearance of your class news. While we will 1963 1979 make every effort to put your information into Dr. Vader Shelton, Jr., is a dentist and has a passion James Stratman is an analyst for clinical cancer the next issue, due to printing schedules, some for flying. He volunteers his services to an research in the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer delays are typical. We appreciate your organization of pilots who, at their own expense, Center Division at University of California, Los understanding. For more information on how provide plane and pilot service to aid those in need Angeles. He resides in Los Angeles. to submit class notes and photographs: of transport to and from a medical care facility. call 1.866.804.0591, Shelton flew his 150th mercy mission on May 6, 1985 e-mail [email protected], 2012. He resides in Drexel, NC. Susan Parker Weatherford and husband, Rev. Brian or log on to www.bereacollegealumni.com. Cole, reside in Lexington, KY. He was called as 1965 rector for Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Earlier this year, Dr. Brad Crain and his wife, Alice, Lexington. She welcomes e-mail from classmates at 1951 spent several months near Branson, MO. During [email protected]. Col. Fontaine Banks, Jr., retired December 15, the Spring 2012 term, he taught and served as 2011 after serving his country, state and church distinguished visiting professor of humanities 1994 for 60 years. He worked for six governors and at College of the Ozarks. He gave the opening Birth: a son, Levi Aiden Broadbridge, to Annette after serving in the Korean War, spent 38 years in plenary speech for the nationally-known Character Cable Broadbridge and Aidan Broadbridge in the Marine Corps Reserves, retiring as a colonel. Education Forum held annually at the college. They January 2011. The family resides in Scotland. He was Kentucky campaign manager for Robert enjoy good health and opportunities to travel and Betina Lark Gardner is the dean of libraries at Kennedy and personally knew President John F. spend family time with their two children and three Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. She Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson. He grandsons. They reside in Mountain City, TN. has served as interim dean since July 2011. She spent several years as a corporate officer in four resides in Berea, KY. corporations. On June 18, 2011 he and his wife, 1968 Barbara, celebrated their 50th anniversary. They James “Jim” Phelps, Jr., has written a book, have two sons and four grandchildren and reside in Jugornot Journal: A Place and Time 1996 Frankfort, KY. Remembered. It can be ordered on-line and is Dr. Jason Gregg , APRN, FNP-C, DNP, is an assistant also available as an e-book. He resides in professor and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Hindman Settlement School in Hindman, KY. Distance Learning Program Coordinator at 1952 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. He Dr. Starling Kessler Alley, Jr. and Lois Nolan Alley, Cx also serves on the medical staff of the St. Elizabeth ’50, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 1969 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center. He and his April 16, 2012. They reside in Sun City West, AZ. Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Lovedahl is a retired professor wife, Ruth Kegley Gregg, ’95, reside in Falmouth, from Clemson University. He completed the 2,181 KY, with their sons, Seth and Luke. 1954 mile Appalachian Trail on October 5, 2011. He and C. Milton Young retired as a United Methodist his wife, Jane, reside in Fort Worth, TX. 1998 minister and enjoys working in his woodshop. Birth: a daughter, Daisy Lynn, to Dawayne Kirkman He resides in Asheville, NC. 1972 and Johnanna Kirkman in 2012. The family resides Pansy Waycaster met Pansy Waycaster Blackburn, in Fairborn, OH. 1958 ’58, for the first time at the Summer 2012 reunion. Pansy Waycaster Blackburn met Pansy Waycaster, ’72, She resides in Bristol, TN. 2002 for the first time at the Summer 2012 reunion. She Birth: a daughter, Genevieve Victoria Bernstein, and Harold Blackburn, ’57, reside in Mooresville, NC. to Sarah VanEtten Bernstein and David Bernstein

Pansy Waycaster Blackburn, ’58 Dr. Vader Shelton, Jr., ’63 Tim Jordan, ’76 Betina Sarah Bernstein, ’02, and Pansy Waycaster, ’72 Gardner, ’94 and family

40 BEREA COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER/FALL 2012 PASSAGES on March 30, 2012. She is an elementary school step-children, Harriet Hill, Charles Bacon, and library media specialist. He is an attorney. The Faculty & Staff Edward Bacon. family resides in Marlton, NJ. Raymond Willis of Berea, KY, died May 12, Mary Saferight Sandlin, ’49, of Monroe, MI, died 2012. He was a life-long farmer and retired May 5, 2012. She was a life-long educator and 2003 groundskeeper of Berea College. He is survived by mentor of young men and women. She is survived his children, Freddie Willis, Gary Willis, Barbara by her daughter, Amy LaBeau. Alice Driver recently published the article “The Anglin, Judy Rogers, and Kathy Webb. Feminicide Debate” at Women’s Media Center. Her story, “Blood, Blooming Like Roses,” was NAVY V-12 chosen as a finalist for the National Geographic/ 1930s John K. Anderson, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Redondo Matador Next Great Storyteller Contest. The Beth Roberts Gilbert, Cx ’32, of Asheville, NC, Beach, CA, died May 8, 2009. He had a highly story is based on her experience living in Mexico died April 3, 2012. She was a bookkeeper/ successful 25 year career as a special agent for the City. She and her husband, Isaac Bingham, ’05, office manager for National Furniture Company FBI. After retirement, he continued his career as a reside in Mexico City, Mexico. (Shipley’s) retiring in 1972. She is survived by her security director for Hughes Tool and Aircraft. He son, Robert N. Gilbert. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Esther Zoellner 2004 Florence Hall Perry, ’33, of Huntington, WV, died Anderson, two sons, and a daughter. May 3, 2012. She retired from teaching in 1976. of Cody Cox has been teaching English at Halla Lambert “Lam” Bere, Jr., Navy V-12 ’43-’44, She is survived by her son, Fred M. Perry, Jr. Orland Park, IL, died January 26, 2012. He served University in Wonju, South Korea since 2005. He Dr. Irene Pennington Reifsnyder, ’35, of Appleton, completes his masters in linguistics in December on active duty in the Reserves for 20 years. He was WI, died March 18, 2012. She was a retired a self-employed builder and entrepreneur. He is from the University of Brimingham in England. professor from the English department of Kean He and his wife, Chloe (Yun Jung Lie) have two survived by his wife, June Nelson Bere, a daughter, College (now University) in New Jersey. She is and a son. daughters, Kai Maru and Ayn Lyla. survived by her husband of 73 years, Charles Birth: a son, Jasper Lee, to Anna-Jeannine Plante Friar Fred F. Bergewisch, SJ (Society of Jesus), Navy Reifsnyder, and a son. V-12, ’43-’44, of Cincinnati, OH, died December Kemper Herman and Justin Herman on March 20, Claytie Montgomery Cox, ’38, of New Market, VA, 2012. She is an event, entertainment, and design 24, 2007. He served as a Jesuit for 61 years, died April 1, 2012. She taught home economics including nine years in Peru, South America. He is consultant and he is a senior systems engineer. at Widen High School in West Virginia for a They reside in Akron, OH. survived by his sister, Lois Krabacher. short time and was active in many clubs and Donald K. Berry, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Leawood, organizations. She is survived by her son, Monty KS, died October 9, 2011. No other details are 2005 H. Cox. available. Arwen Mills Careaga completed a four year Talmage Crawford, Jr., Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of London, masters program in oriental medicine in April 1940s KY, died August 1, 2010. He was an executive for 2012. She owns and operates Blue Lotus Health William “Bill” Longmire, Jr., Cx ’42, of Johnson Kern’s Bakery. He is survived by his wife, Lorene & Acupuncture in Lexington, KY. City, TN, died April 25, 2012. He was an Army Vanhoosier Crawford, a son, and a daughter. veteran of World War II, receiving a Purple Heart. Robert E. Dermont, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of 2006 He worked as a civil engineer for more than 30 Nicholasville, KY, died August 11, 2008. He was Wendy S. Brotherton completed her Ph.D. in years and spent more than half those years working a retired businessman. He is survived by his wife, organic chemistry in April 2012 from Florida abroad on foreign assignments. He is survived by Joyce Dermont, one son, and two daughters. State University. She resides in Tallahassee, FL. his wife, Patricia Taylor Goddard Longmire, a son, George H. Eichnor, Jr., Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Easton, and a daughter. MD, died August 5, 2009. He was a coach Janet Helen White Nestor, ’42, of Kinston, NC, died and teacher. He is survived by his daughters, 2009 April 22, 2012. She was a volunteer with Meals Georgianna “Gigi” Smith and Kathy Morsell. Kenneth Johnson was awarded a Fulbright grant on Wheels in Kinston and member of several Dr. Lawrence P. Emberton, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of in Malaysia. He will be assisting with English organizations. She is survived by her husband of 70 Edmonton, KY, died March 22, 2012. He had a language education in a Malaysian secondary years, A. Paul Nestor, ’42, and two daughters. medical practice in Metcalfe County for 58 years school from January to November 2013. He is Dr. Edward Warrick, Jr., Cx ’44, of Louisville, KY, retiring in 2008. He is survived by his children. studying at the University of Kentucky, College of died March 26, 2012. He was an Army veteran Dale Halverson, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of LaGrange, IL, Law, and after his return will complete the J.D. of World War II and a veteran of the Korean War died May 14, 2007. No other details are available. program in May 2014. where he served as a surgeon. He was a prominent Thurman J. Hamlin, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Frankfort, general surgeon in Louisville retiring in 1991. He KY, died November 13, 2010. No other details are 2011 is survived by his wife, Sherry Bunton Warrick, and available. Kate VanEchaute was accepted to the TV-Radio- two daughters. James M. Hooper, Navy V-12 ’43-‘44, of Carlyle, Film master’s program at Syracuse University in Virginia Begley Legare, Acad ’39, BC, ’45, of IL, died March 12, 2007. No other details are New York for the 2012-2013 school year. She Greensboro, NC, died May 5, 2012. She helped available. resides in Syracuse. her husband build several successful businesses, James B. Kizer, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Cincinnati, was an active volunteer in many organizations, and OH, died October 4, 2005. He retired in 1987 an accomplished seamstress. She is survived by her as vice president of Union Central Life Insurance son, Marvin Gaines Legare. Company. He is survived by his son, James S. Kizer. Janrose “Jan” Cotton Carpenter, ’46, of Richmond, Donald E. Monk, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Eckerman, KY, died March 25, 2012. She was a retired teacher MI, died September 8, 2010. No other details are and had worked in the research department at the available. University of Kentucky Medical Center and Oak Robert “Bob” O’Neal, Navy V-12 ‘43-’44, of Ridge Atomic Energy Commission. She is survived Belleville, IL, died December 16, 2006. He began by her sons, David M. Carpenter and Martin A. his career as a professional baseball player in the Carpenter. New York Yankee organization and played for Cody Cox, ’04, and D. Jean Emerson Bacon, ’49, of Framingham, MA, several AAA ball clubs. He is survived by his wife, family died May 4, 2012. She was a licensed practical Mary Elizabeth Harding O’Neal, two daughters, nurse and a talented weaver. She is survived by her and a son.

Investing in Lives of Great Promise www.bereamag.com 41 Bowen Allen Rogers, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Bowling American Reservations. She is survived by her Green, MO, died May 12, 2012. He was a children, Alice Blair and Robert Franklin. 1960s businessman and in 1962 returned to farming in Woodrow McIntosh, ’51, of London, KY, died Johanna Shoopman Anderson, ’60, of Atlanta, GA, Pike County. He is survived by his children, Daryl April 12, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Audrey died May 4, 2012. She travelled six years on a 30- Rogers and David Rogers. McIntosh. No other details are available. foot sail boat in the Pacific, had a career in medical Henry L. Thomas, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of St. Peter T. McNeill, Jr., ’51, of Flemingsburg, KY, died research, did extensive domestic and world travels, Petersburg, FL, died May 16, 2006. He was an May 9, 2012. He was well known around the attended Chef’s school, and worked in Sydney, attorney. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, world for his consulting work with agricultural Australia. She is survived by numerous relatives Barbara B. Leighton, and two daughters. and electrical development. In 1993, he received and friends. William B. Weppler, Navy V-12 ’43-’44, of Issaquah, a Berea College Service Award and in 2007, the Tuck Wai Ng, ’61, of Halfway, MD, died March 17, WA, died June 21, 2006. He taught in the Distinguished Alumni Award. He is survived by his 2012. He was an industrial arts teacher and retired Highline School District and was director of Camp wife of 61 years, Anna Lou Planck McNeill, Cx ’52, in 1989. He taught woodworking and other crafts Waskowitz in North Bend for 17 years. He is two sons, and three daughters. to residents at Homewood Retirement Village. He survived by his wife, Dori Weppler, two daughters, Francis Lee Bonney, Cx ’52, of Santa Ana, CA, died is survived by his wife of 44 years, Margie H. Ng, and two sons. November 4, 2009. He is survived by his wife, and a son. John W. Anton, Sr., Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of Poplar Sharon Pollock Bonney, Cx ’48. No other details are Virginia Buchanan VanArsdale, ’63, of Mitchell Branch, NC, died August 22, 2010. He retired from available. County, NC, died April 10, 2012. She was a former the Bank of Virginia after 20 years of dedicated Betty Stallard Pope, ’52, of Somerset, KY, died high school teacher and accountant. She is survived service. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Anton, October 23, 2010. She was a homemaker. She is by her husband of 49 years, DeWitt VanArsdale, Cx a son, a daughter, and a step-daughter. survived by her children, Dr. Mike Pope, Robert ’61, a son, and a daughter. Elwood Gerrits, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of Oakland, CA, Pope, and Beth Gay. Dr. Carol L. Stamm, ’67, of Gobles, MI, died April died June 8, 2008. He was a retired school teacher. Ruby K. Anderson Cornette, Cx ’55, of Kill Devil 15, 2012. She was a retired Western Michigan He is survived by a brother, Russ. Hills, NC, died April 27, 2012. She was a clerk of University administrator. She began her 19 year Gordon J. Loewenstein, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of juvenile court in Outer Banks and later became a career with WMU teaching as a member of the Forks Township, PA, died March 15, 2005. He nursing assistant providing in-home respite care. Department of Management faculty and went on to was a salesman for Schering-Plough, Animal She is survived by her daughter, Susie Cornette hold a variety of administrative posts. She retired in Pharmaceutical Division, retiring in 1995. He is Walters. 2001. No survivors were listed. survived by his daughter, Laurie Moyer. Geraldine “Gerry” Vaughn Herring Kennedy, Cx Frederick Rentschler, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of ’55, of Raleigh, NC, died March 24, 2012. 1970s Bethlehem, PA, died April 14, 2006. He founded After she raised her children and cared for her Linda Phillips Trapp, Cx ’72, of Lenoir City, TN, died Rentschler car dealership in Slatington and retired ailing husband, she started another career at the April 27, 2012. She was a former draftsman with in 1999. He is survived by his sons, Frederick W. North Carolina Museum of History, where she Tennessee Valley Authority and the coal industry Rentschler and Richard K. Rentschler. was a docent for over 20 years. She continued and later worked at Kohl’s in Farragut. She is Martin H. Taulbee, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of Calhoun, to volunteer after her retirement in 2002. She survived by her father, Robert L. Phillips, and three GA, died June 29, 2007. He is survived by his is survived by her second husband, Robert D. sisters. wife of 43 years, Nettie Gibson Taulbee, and three Kennedy, a daughter, a son, and step children. Lewis “Roger” Bragg, ’74, of Pageland, SC, died daughters. Mary Frances O’Daniel Wade, ’55, of Russell Springs, March 31, 2012. He was the area director for Arthur R. Temple, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of Richmond, KY, died January 3, 2012. She was a retired school Rural Development for the USDA before his VA, died July 27, 2005. He owned and worked at teacher. She is survived by her husband, Ralph retirement. He is survived by his wife, Millie Arant Process and Utility Corporation selling power and Wade, ’53, a son, and two daughters. Bragg, a son, and a daughter. process equipment until his retirement in 1992. He Joseph C. Ray, Jr., Cx ’56, of Colora, MD, died is survived by his children, Sister Mary Clare, Linda December 27, 2011. No other details are available. 1980s Brown, Ralph Temple, and Bob Temple. Annette Phillips Guttormsen, Cx ’57, of Sonora, Christine L. Kimmins, ’85, of Lenoir City, TN, died J. C. Wilson, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of Princeton, KY, KY, died March 17, 2012. She was an Air Force April 9, 2012. She was marketing director with died March 27, 2012. He was a retired employee veteran. She and her husband operated a family Mountain Valley Winery. She is survived by her of the Illinois Central Railroad. He is survived by farm and owned and operated an electrical son, Scott Kimmins, and her parents. his children, Jerry Wilson and Janice Stevens. company, A & K Electric, in Hodgenville, KY. She Gilbert Rosenberg, ’87, of Berea, KY, died May Robert E. Lohmann, Navy V-12 ’44-’45, of Cincinnati, is survived by her children, Edward Guttormsen, 5, 2012. He was a professor of sociology at Blue OH, died March 17, 2003. He is survived by his Lisa Cardin, Andrea Henderson, and LynnAnne Grass Community Technical Colleges and Eastern children. No other details are available. Rose. Kentucky University. He is survived by his wife, Clarence E. Breuleux, Navy V-12 ’45-’46, of San Clarice Martin Marion of Stuart, VA, died April 24, June Widman, a son, and a daughter. Antonio, TX, died September 7, 2006. No other 2012. She was a nurse and a former treasurer and details are available. volunteer at My Friend’s Closet. She is survived by Jesse A. Culp, Navy V-12 ’45-’46, of Albertville, AL, her husband, James E. Marion, ’57, two daughters, died June 13, 2009. He is survived by his children, and three stepchildren. Jessica Fazio, David Culp, and Paul Culp. Russell K. McConnell, ’57, of Terra Alta, WV, died May 1, 2012. He worked for 45 years in the public 1950s school system. He is survived by his stepchildren, Lee Allen, Renee Overby, and Bronte Miller. Donald E. Peaslee, ’50, of Oakpark, IL, died April 26, 2012. He was an Army veteran. He was co- Doris Byrne Campbell of Austin, TX, died Alumni Relations encourages alumni and owner of Peaslee Hardward (now Schauer/Do It March 25, 2012. She was a mother, homemaker, friends to make gifts in memory of and volunteered many hours. She also was an Best Hardware) in Forest Park until he sold it in deceased classmates, friends, faculty/staff, Eucharistic minister at her church and at Seton 1987 and retired. He is survived by his wife of 37 and labor supervisors. Go to years, Betty Barr Peaslee, four daughters, and a son. Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Campbell, ’58, four daughters, and two sons. www.berea.edu/friendsdonors/honorroll Lilas Neal Franklin, ’51, of Marion, NC, died April to view on-line “in memory of” gifts 30, 2012. Teaching was her life’s career. Her first updated each fall. teaching job was in the West, teaching on Native

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