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SPRING 2013 • Volume XXIV • No. 1 Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks about leadership philosophy See story on page 4. Alumni Association Board of Directors President: Shaun Castillo ’01 Vice President: Joshua Sheats ’07 Secretary: Jim Carr ’09 M.S. Beth Charbonneau ’10 Victoria Chouris ’97/’01 M.B.A. Matthew Clark ’99 Jeana Colby ’99 Lee Curtis ’04 SPRING 2013 • Volume XXIV • No. 1 A publication of Palm Beach Atlantic University Brian Dobrodziej ’06 Elizabeth Eubanks ’04 M.Ed. Evelyn Flores ’09 Tressie George III ’06 Rick Heers ’90 Brad Hoffar ’04/’09 M.B.A. James King ’03 Leah McCrady ’06 Rick Lassiter ’88 Matthew McKee ’95 Yalonda Meckstroth ’83 Claudia Moore ’05 Pharm.D. Geraldine Padgett ’72 Jacob Romig ’00 Ben Starling ’92 Joseph Thomas ’03 Michael Thorstad ’07 M.B.A. U.S. Senator George LeMieux mingles with students Honors graduate Ashley Dolberry shares her future Lifetime Member, Don Harp after David Gergen event. See story on page 9. plans after PBA. See story on page 20. Parents Council Chairs: Duane and Sherrell Smith William and Cynthia Campbell Mark and Barbara Deutschle David and Kathy Fox Ken and Linda Koldenhoven Mike and Christy Lubben Brad and Debbie Mason Greg and Lisa Mills Warren and Linda Smedley Al and Keri Thornton • William M. B. Fleming, Jr. President

Vicki Pugh Dr. VanArman and PBA students study the pond Trudy Crowetz and Stephanie Horsley ’98 attend the Vice President for Development apple’s unique benefits. See story on page 22. Alumnae Tea. See story on page 26.

Becky Peeling, APR, ’05 M.S. Associate Vice President for A Letter from the President ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 University Relations and Marketing World LEADERS Conference �������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Delesa Hinkle Morris ’85 Women of Distinction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 6 Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Fund Gergen Inaugural Speech ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Commencement...... 10 Maria O’Carroll ’07 Assistant Director of Luis Palau...... 13 Alumni Relations Spring Mission Trips ������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Scholarships and Grants ������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Mary Jacobs Director of Special Projects Athletics ...... 20 and Parent Relations Torry Island Research ����������������������������������������������������������������������������22 Elizabeth Bianco Murphy Alumnae Tea...... 26 Publications Director Class Notes...... 28 and Editor of Current

Rachel Devin ’13 Lady Hereford Cover Photo: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was one of a dozen leaders who spoke at this year’s World LEADERS Conference held in the DeSantis Chapel. Louis Park Autumn Raab Back Cover: Senior CNN Political Analyst, David Gergen (far right) sits with U.S. Sen. George Contributing Writers LeMieux during their question-and-answer session at the inaugural event for the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Editorial Offices: P.O. Box 24708 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708 Cover photo by Stephanie Hickerty with Emindee Images www.pba.edu 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT

“Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” - Harry S. Truman

We have leaders.

Dear Friends,

very day I witness leaders in action Professor of Chemistry Mireille Aleman, Harry S. Truman once said, “Progress Eat Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ph.D. engaged five students in a study occurs when courageous, skillful all glorifying God and advancing of the pond apple tree in an effort leaders seize the opportunity to the mission of Christ-first higher to evaluate its benefit to Everglades change things for the better.” education. These leaders are students, restoration and breast cancer faculty and staff members, volunteers treatment. Dr. VanArman guided I am honored and privileged to be and special friends, dedicated to students to Torry Island to gather surrounded by so many great leaders making a difference at PBA and in our samples; their findings were presented at PBA and give praise and thanks community. In this issue of Current, at a conference at Barry University to God for the many ways they richly we highlight leaders at PBA, paying in March. Dr. Aleman and her team bless the lives of our students, faculty, tribute to their dedication to academics, have just begun their cancer research staff and community members. athletics, research and service. study and hope to learn more as the project progresses. Sincerely, Senior biology major Ashley Dolberry excels in academics and sports. She Great community leaders like former led the Sailfish basketball team to U.S. Sen. George LeMieux are many victories this year, averaging ensuring that PBA students receive 16.5 points per game and becoming unprecedented opportunities to meet the second women’s player to top the and learn from political leaders and 1,000-point plateau in program history. policy makers. By choosing PBA as Graduating with honors, Ashley is the location to establish the LeMieux William M. B. Fleming, Jr. headed to the School of Dentistry at Center for Public Policy, Sen. LeMieux President the University of Texas this fall. is giving students and community members unique opportunities to When faculty members lead students engage with politicians, journalists, in research projects, students receive authors and academics through hands-on experience applying a series of on-campus lectures, classroom learning to real-life internships and a research-based situations. Professor of Biology Peggy fellows program. VanArman, Ph.D. and Assistant

CURRENT 3 Spring 2013 DIGEST WORLD LEADERS CONFERENCE

Medalist’s family legacy tied to America’s free system

CEO of Southwest Airlines Gary Kelly engages the sold-out crowd during this year’s World LEADERS Conference. He attributes the airline’s success to its customer service culture. Kelly encourages loving everyone in the workforce. His employees value each other and their work ethic.

Former Secretary of State shares leadership philosophy with business and civic leaders at Palm Beach Atlantic University

alm Beach Atlantic’s DeSantis “You can come from humble “The highlight for me was hearing PFamily Chapel transformed into circumstances and still do great Condi Rice’s insight on other countries center stage for this year’s World things,” Rice said. With her global and her take on world conditions,” LEADERS Conference, which focused perspective and as an educator, Rice said Julie Ziaja, associate director of on servant leadership in business, stated that of the world’s industrialized PBA evening and graduate admissions. ministry and politics. countries, America has the shortest “Her view on education being the key education days and academic year. to making a difference in our world “Palm Beach Atlantic University was was right on target.” privileged to host the 2013 World Rice was one of more than a dozen LEADERS Conference,” said President leaders who spoke at the University as “The conference reminds us to put William M. B. Fleming, Jr. “The servant part of the conference. The two-day our words into action and go out leadership theme aligned perfectly symposium is known for its unique and really make an impact for the with the mission of PBA. And, the blending of renowned speakers from Lord right here in West Palm Beach, diversity and caliber of speakers that the both business and ministry. Fla.,” said Ziaja. conference offered ensured participants an experience that was life-changing.” During her one-hour address, Rice “I see the conference as a shot in reflected on the nation’s past 10 years the arm to keep us focused on serving Former Secretary of State Condoleezza where Americans experienced “three big our students as well as each other Rice, the headline speaker, told a shocks”: 9/11, where the United States across campus.” gathering of more than 400 business, now has to worry about ungoverned civic and religious leaders that the places; the economic/financial crisis single biggest national security threat coupled with unemployment, which “You can come from is the crisis in K-12 education. dramatically challenged the country’s humble circumstances perception of economic security; and the and still do great things.” Rice told the crowd that in America, sectarian violence in the Middle East. - Condoleezza Rice it’s not important where you came from, but where you are going.

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The event featured nationally-renowned leadership experts, including Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines; Speaker Craig Groeschel encourages the Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO audience to take risks and move through the fear of failure. for Harlem Children’s Zone; Scott Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of Harlem Harrison, founder of the non-profit Children’s Zone, signs one of his books “Fist “This has been an amazing and charity: water; and Ken Blanchard, Stick Knife Gun: A Personal History of Violence” inspiring experience,” said Danielle world-renowned leadership expert after the conference. Madsen, a PBA student who is studying and author; Patrick Lencioni, founder for her master’s in psychology. “The and president of The Table Group and Fruits of the spirit best part is that the conference is author; Henry Cloud, psychologist, Rich Wilkerson, WLC emcee and senior founded on the Bible. These lessons leadership coach and author; Craig pastor at Trinity Church in Miami, sat are a recipe for leadership success.” Groeschel, founding and senior down in a question-and-answer session pastor of LifeChurch.tv.; Jon Gordon, with Joyce Meyer, renowned practical “Since the conference I have purchased consultant and author; Tom Mullins, Bible teacher. Meyer emphasized the several of the books mentioned by the founding pastor of Christ Fellowship importance of bearing fruit. session speakers,” said Seena Haines, Church; Todd Mullins, lead pastor associate dean of the Lloyd L. Gregory of Christ Fellowship Church; Erwin “If we follow Christ, we can then say School of Pharmacy. “I took notes McManus, artist, filmmaker and follow me,” she said. Meyer sets a throughout the conference, which I author; Mark Floyd, chairman and goal to make three people smile a day. am also reflecting on in regards to CEO of Cyan Inc; Joyce Meyer, “When God puts something on your motivating others, remaining positive renowned practical Bible teacher and heart, do it,” she said. “Step out and and reading God’s word. I can tie the author; Bobby Gruenewald, pastor, find out what God can do for you.” principles I learned in my everyday innovation leader at LifeChurch.tv; and leadership practices with my faculty.” James Blanchard, chairman and CEO Meyer said she had to step out on faith in of Synovus Financial Corp. order to do what she really loved. “God Jamie Zugelder, director of PBA takes care of our needs. If he does, take admissions who also attended the For more information about the another step and if not step back until he conference in 2012 said, “When you’re does,” she said. “You cannot live in fear; challenged to look no further than the March 12-13, 2014 you are going to make a mistake.” Bible for leadership style, it resonates loudly. I left with a passion to be even conference, please visit: Meyer suggested reading 1 Peter 5:8. better at being a servant leader.” www.worldleadersconference.com. “The important thing is to balance faith and facts,” she said. “It is important to have boundaries when being a leader. We must balance work and rest, play and worship, doing things for others and taking care of ourselves.”

Wilkerson asked Meyer, “Is it true people with money are not happy?” Meyer replied that she has dealt with this. “I had to learn about love,” she said. “We ask ourselves why am I not satisfied? It is because we have to give? We have to learn to love ourselves. We have to stay active in helping and nurturing people.”

Joyce Meyer (center) takes a few moments to greet and take photos with audience members.

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Women of Distinction 2013 honorees Gail Coniglio (second from left) and Danielle Hickox Moore (third from left) join 2012 honorees Joyce Licht Sang (far left) and Sally Ross Soter (far right). Mayor, local philanthropist join Women of Distinction ranks

he Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., was to a second term during January’s Town beautiful beaches and has established Tthe setting for a special celebration Caucus. Mayor Coniglio is a successful partnerships with neighboring in February honoring two Palm Beach restaurateur and business owner, communities, environmental groups residents with one of PBA’s highest committed civil servant, devoted wife and legislative entities to further tributes, the Women of Distinction and proud mother of six children and the mission. Acting as the town’s award. The two join 41 others who six grandchildren. ombudsman, her most important role have been honored with the prestigious is nurturing relationships and finding award for their significant contributions Mayor Coniglio served 12 years on consensus among the residents and to the community. the Recreation Advisory Commission other communities. and two years on the Landmarks and “Gail Coniglio and Danielle Moore are Preservation Commission. She also is A registered nurse by trade, Mayor outstanding community leaders and a long-standing member of the Town Coniglio and her husband of more than role models,” said President William of Palm Beach United Way, chairing 35 years, Frank, own and operate E.R. M. B. Fleming, Jr. “They are truly the United Way’s Red Feather Society Bradley’s Saloon in West Palm Beach, deserving of the title Women of annual fundraising campaign and Fla., as well as Cha Cha’s, Cucina Dell’ Distinction. They have made – and serving as the current secretary of the Arte and Nick & Johnnie’s Restaurant continue to make – a profound Board of Trustees. in Palm Beach. difference in the lives of many people and communities in which they serve.” In 2012, she received the John C. More than 30 years ago, Mayor Coniglio Randolph Award, given to the person founded a signature community service Each of the recipients received a who best exemplifies the goals of the project that benefits children from Waterford crystal bowl donated by Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians migrant worker communities. The Palm Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Warren. The & Jews in promoting friendship, Beach Chamber of Commerce presented luncheon celebration attended by more understanding and respect among all Mayor Coniglio with its One and Only than 400 people included music by the religions and cultures in the community. Award in 2003 in recognition of this effort. PBA Concert Choir, directed by Associate Professor of Music Dr. Geoffrey Holland. During her tenure on the Town Council In her acceptance remarks, Mayor of Palm Beach, Mayor Coniglio has Coniglio spoke about her family’s nearly Gail Coniglio, a resident of Palm Beach supported capital improvement projects 30-year involvement with the Hope for more than 30 years, was elected that improve the town’s infrastructure, Rural School in Indiantown, Fla., which mayor of the Town of Palm Beach in including the protection of the coastline. serves the families of migrant farm 2011 after previously serving two terms She is very passionate about the need workers. The school provides a safety as councilwoman. She was re-elected to restore and maintain Palm Beach’s net for the entire family and connectivity

Spring 2013 6 CURRENT Wanda Jenkins and Denise Hanley, luncheon Lisa and Scott Hawkins, chairman of the University’s Jason Brian and Vicki Pugh. co-chairs. Board of Trustees.

for children whose friendships and Reinvesting in the community Foundation and a member of its sense of belonging are often interrupted, exemplifies the business philosophy Finance Committee. she said. of the Coniglio family, who partnered in the development of the First Bank Following in the footsteps of her “It is my pleasure to celebrate the of the Palm Beaches and Spa Cara, a grandmothers, Mary Alice Fortin and growth and development of these boutique spa in Palm Beach established Catherine Barker Hickox, and mother, children, now graduated from college with a local well-known dermatologist. Lesly Smith, Moore is a philanthropist and embarking on journeys of their and charitable-cause activist. own,” she said. “The heartfelt feeling Danielle Hickox Moore was born in of joy that I have experienced verifies New York City and grew up in Palm She is an Executive Committee that it is better to give than receive.” Beach. She received her degree from chairwoman and former chairwoman Duke University. She is a licensed of the Board of the Town of Palm Beach As a lifelong parishioner at St. Edward Realtor-associate with Brown Harris United Way; a member of the Executive Church in Palm Beach, she has been Stevens, president of the Mary Alice Committee of the Boys and Girls Club active in the choir, has served as a lector Fortin Foundation Inc., a director of of Palm Beach County and the former and helped to lead children’s programs the Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc., chairwoman of the capital campaigns at the church. and director of the Barker Welfare of the Boys and Girls Club to build two

Previous Women of Distinction joining this year’s honorees, Front row, l-r: Anita Hamilton Michaels, Edie Shur, Jean Tailer, Vicki Halmos, Gail Coniglio, Danielle Hickox Moore, Alicia Blodgett, Helen Ross and Michele Kessler. Second row, l-r: Kit Pannill, Pat Cook, Eileen Burns, Hillie Mahoney, Joyce Sang, Sally Ross Soter, Kathryn Vecellio, Dr. Gail Austin Cooney and Frances Fisher.

CURRENT Spring 2013 7 Women of Distinction Continued from page 7. new Fisher clubhouses; a former Growing up in Palm Beach, Moore said member and chairwoman of the Town she has always been surrounded by of Palm Beach Recreation Advisory women of distinction. “To me, the word Commission; and a member of the ‘distinction’ doesn’t mean set apart Board of Trustees of the Town of Palm as much as it simply means that I’m Beach Preservation Foundation. one of many valuable members of the community of women,” she said. Moore served on the boards of the ARC of Palm Beach County, Rosarian An avid golfer with a single digit Academy, the Community Foundation handicap, Moore has served on the of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the boards of the Women’s Southern Historical Society of Palm Beach County Golf Association and the Women’s and the Garden Club of Palm Beach, and TransNational Golf Association, she recently was appointed by Duke and she is a member of the Florida Christie and Tim Gannon University President Richard Broadhead Women’s State Golf Association. to the Board of DukeEngage. “When all is said and done, I am The recipient of numerous awards, confident (my daughters) will grow In accepting her award, Moore said including the Nettie Finkle Award for up to be caring and powerful women that all of the current and former PBA Outstanding Community Service from who make meaningful contributions Women of Distinction have one thing in the Town of Palm Beach United Way and in their community,” she said. “In common, “We understand we’re all in the Rose and Torch Award from Rosarian whatever way they choose to use their this together, and there’s a role for each Academy, Moore divides her time between skills and talents, we will be the first and every one of us to play.” Palm Beach, Virginia and Kentucky. She ones to welcome them to our team of and her husband, Kelly Moore, have two distinguished women.” daughters, Lesly and Alexandra.

Dedication characterizes Women of Distinction Scholars

roceeds from the Women of A recent graduate of PBA’s School of Sailfish women’s cross-country team. PDistinction luncheon provided Nursing, Lauren Parker contributed The team placed fourth at last year’s scholarships for deserving female more than 700 clinical hours of patient regional competition. Last November, students at Palm Beach Atlantic care and 2,000 hours of volunteer Warren was PBA’s second-ever University. This year’s recipients, service in the community. She was competitor to participate in the NCAA Lauren Parker and Faith Warren, an active member of the nursing National Championship where she were honored at the luncheon. faculty committee as a senior class finished in 94th place out of 249 other representative. She also spearheaded participants. They were selected based on their numerous class events, such as class academic achievements and community socials and a departmental end-of-the She has served as president of the involvement. year luncheon. communications honor society, Lambda Pi Eta, and she was active in the PBA She also has served on the mission chapter of the College Republicans. She field, most recently in Cochabamba, also wrote for the student newspaper, Bolivia, where she provided care to The Beacon. orphans. Her junior year, she traveled with a PBA mission team during spring In addition to her work in the classroom break to treat the underserved along the and on the cross-country team, Amazon River. Her travels have taken Warren has been a group leader for her as far away as South Africa. ROOTS, through which she ministered to freshman and sophomore women. Faith Warren has made the President’s She also has served on mission trips List and Provost’s List every semester to Nicaragua and Mexico, and she since her freshman year. She graduated worked as an intern in the young adults as a communication major with a 3.9 ministry at the Palm Beach Gardens Faith Warren, left, and Lauren Parker major and served as a leader of the campus of Christ Fellowship.

Spring 2013 8 CURRENT GERGEN INAUGURAL SPEECH

Senior Political Analyst for CNN David Gergen delivers inaugural speech for LeMieux Center for Public Policy

avid Gergen, a senior political as Teach for America and PBA’s own (that situation) … But there are things Danalyst for CNN, best-selling Workship, which combines the concepts happening at the state and local levels author and past adviser to four U.S. of work and worship. that are very, very encouraging.” presidents, was the inaugural speaker at the LeMieux Center for Public Policy Gergen said his best advice for PBA Gergen cited a growth of and the at Palm Beach Atlantic University. students is to read – especially potential for much more growth in biographies of great men and domestic energy production, especially Gergen also serves as professor of women, and to learn lessons from of natural gas extraction through public service at Harvard’s John F. their struggles. He particularly cited hydraulic fracturing technology – Kennedy School of Government and biographies of Dr. Martin Luther known as “fracking,” and encouraged the director of its Center for Public King, Jr., and King’s “Letter from a construction of the controversial Leadership. In 2000, he published Birmingham Jail.” And he encouraged Keystone Pipeline. the best-selling book, “Eyewitness to students to see films such as “Lincoln,” Power: The Essence of Leadership, which show the greatness of the man He said that new technologies such as Nixon to Clinton.” and the American system, but also 3-D manufacturing would keep America the flaws. a leader in the technology field and U.S. Sen. George LeMieux joined help bring manufacturing jobs back to President William M. B. Fleming, Jr. Speaking about the current climate in the U.S. – “onshoring” – something he in introducing Gergen to the more than Washington, Gergen said that he is a said he hears more and more business 400 people who came to hear him short-term pessimist and long-term executives talking about these days. speak in the DeSantis Family Chapel. optimist about solving the nation’s debt problems and the future of The LeMieux Center for Public Policy “I am very excited and pleased to America, in general. was formed in 2012 to provide students welcome David Gergen as the with opportunities to engage with LeMieux Center’s inaugural speaker,” “Washington has become a drag on state and national officials, journalists, Sen. LeMieux said. “As a journalist, an the economy,” he said. “This year it authors, academics and other notable analyst and a senior advisor to four U.S. probably will cost us a point on our thought leaders on issues of public presidents, David brings an unparalleled GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ... We policy and servant leadership important depth of insight into national politics have to do some things to clean up to Florida, the U.S. and the world. and a first-hand account of America’s leading political figures.”

Prior to his public lecture, Gergen conducted a question-and-answer session with the President’s Lyceum students and Sen. LeMieux, whose senatorial papers are housed in PBA’s Warren Library.

Gergen pointed to the strong sense of optimism he has about the Millennial Generation coming up and into its own, and he noted that one positive effect of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan is the number of U.S. servicemen and women returning with strong leadership skills and a can-do spirit.

“This generation reminds me of the World War II generation,” he said of the growing commitment of young people to public service and servant leadership as Senior Political Analyst David Gergen participates in a question-and-answer session with the demonstrated through such programs President’s Lyceum students and U.S. Sen. George LeMieux.

CURRENT 9 Spring 2013 COMMENCEMENT

Best-selling author and radio commentator Eric Metaxas delivers his first-ever commencement speech to PBA 2013 graduates.

Best-selling author urges graduates to stand up for beliefs

peaking for the first time at ideas,” Metaxas said. “But we’re called During the program, Dr. Dale Locke, Sa university commencement to fight utterly differently than the world a 1984 PBA graduate who serves as ceremony, best-selling author and fights. We’re called to speak the truth pastor of Community of Hope church, radio commentator Eric Metaxas on in love. We love our enemies … we lead offered the invocation, and West Palm May 4 called on nearly 500 Palm Beach with love. It looks very different when Beach, Fla., Mayor Jeri Muoio gave a Atlantic University graduates to be you lead with love. And we’re obliged greeting. The Rev. Jimmy Fogleman, courageous in standing up against a always to speak the truth in love.” a 1988 graduate of PBA who now “secular orthodoxy.” is campus pastor at Family Church Metaxas said that in today’s culture, it at Abacoa, Jupiter, Fla., gave the “If you’re graduating today, you’re has become controversial to speak the benediction. entering a world dramatically different truth about a biblical view of sexuality than the world I entered 29 years or marriage. Among the special guests in attendance ago,” said Metaxas, a graduate of were PBA Founding President Dr. Jess Yale University whose varied career “God created us male and female in his Moody and his family. Dr. Moody’s has included writing for the Veggie image. Those things matter to God, and grandson, Sean, received an M.B.A. Tales series in addition to being they need to matter to us,” he said. from the Rinker School of Business. the commentator of the radio show Breakpoint and author of the best-seller With regard to marriage, “it is a picture For more on spring commencement “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.” of the union of the God of heaven with and to watch a video of Metaxas’s his bride. That’s what marriage is. address, visit www.pba.edu/spring- “In our age a secular orthodoxy has That’s what it means to be a man and commencement-13. arisen, and every person of faith is a woman coming together,” he said. called to battle against these false

Spring 2013 10 CURRENT The Outstanding Graduates of each school are recognized during commencement. Jared Morris was among nearly 500 spring graduates.

Sean Moody (center), who received an M.B.A., poses for a family photo with his parents, Amy and Graduates enjoy a light-hearted moment during the Patrick Moody ’76; PBA Founding President Jess Moody; and his sister, Jessica Moody. ceremony.

School of Nursing graduate Vanessa Garza, who has been commissioned into the U.S. Army and Graduating seniors from the School of Nursing display their school spirit atop their mortar boards. plans to serve in a medical unit, is recognized during the ceremony.

CURRENT 11 Spring 2013 moody memoriam

Doris Moody, PBA’s founding first lady, dies at 84

Mrs. Moody was born on March 7, 1928, Mrs. Moody also started a group for the in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated wives of the young pastors who were from Baylor University where she attending PBA and was instrumental in met Dr. Moody. They were married organizing an ad hoc alumni association in 1949 and had two children, Patrick in the years before the official one and Martha. was established under PBA’s fourth president, Dr. Claude Rhea. The Moodys moved to West Palm Beach in 1961, when Dr. Moody became pastor of First Baptist Church of West Palm “Doris Moody was the Beach. The college opened its doors elegant, compassionate, seven years later. original First Lady of Palm Mrs. Moody was a fixture on the Beach Atlantic University,” college campus in its early days - William M. B. Fleming, Jr., PBA President serving as the first dean of women and a mentor and confidante for the college’s female students. The Moodys spent their retirement years in West Palm Beach and in “She would answer calls day and night,” Glorieta, N.M. The Moody Chapel at First Lady of Palm Beach Atlantic University, said Don Harp, the University’s first the LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center Doris Moody. alumni director and a close friend of the is named in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Moodys. “She was just a warm spirit.” Moody for their service to thousands oris Wade Cummins Moody, wife of visitors over the years. Dof prominent pastor, author and Verna Whaley, who was Mrs. Moody’s PBA founding president Dr. Jess Moody, office assistant, described her as Their son, Patrick, is a 1976 graduate died on Feb. 12. She was 84. extremely organized. “She was very of PBA and a local pastor. They also helpful and did a lot of problem-solving have three grandchildren, Jessica, “Doris Moody was the elegant, for people,” said Whaley. Chris ’07 and Sean ’10/’13 M.B.A. compassionate, original First Lady of Palm Beach Atlantic University,” Mrs. Moody was instrumental in said PBA President William M. B. helping to secure additional campus Fleming, Jr. “Her commitment to housing for female students in the Christian young people is legendary. form of a boarding house on Vallowe Mrs. Moody’s organizational abilities Court that was owned by a member of were significantly used and greatly the church. The next year, she helped instrumental in the launching of the the college find and later buy another University’s mission to Enlighten building for student housing. That Minds, Enrich Souls and Extend Hands. building, Weyenberg Hall, now houses We will greatly miss this PBA saint.” honors students.

PBA’s Workship program, which “She would answer calls requires all full-time undergraduate day and night” ... “She was students to volunteer at least 45 hours just a warm spirit.” annually, is often attributed to Dr. Moody. However, in a commencement - Don Harp speech in 2010, he credited his wife with coming up with the idea. To date, PBA The funeral was held at First Baptist students have contributed more than Church in West Palm Beach, Fla., where 2.5 million hours of community service Dr. Moody served as pastor. Following through the Workship program. the service, the funeral processional circled PBA’s campus.

Doris and Dr. Jess Moody

Spring 2013 12 CURRENT speaker palau

International Christian evangelist and author Luis Palau encourages everyone to dream great dreams for God

ore than 1,400 people, including Mstudents, faculty, staff and guests from the surrounding community, filled PBA’s Greene Complex for Sports and Recreation this spring to hear Christian evangelist and prolific author Luis Palau speak.

Joining President William M. B. Fleming, Jr. in welcoming Luis Palau was H. Wayne Huizenga, Jr., president of Huizenga Holdings and the recipient of PBA’s 2011 American Free Enterprise Medal.

Palau encouraged everyone in the audience, particularly students, to dream great dreams for God, to pray, to love people and to live a life of holiness. “The Lord can use you in mighty ways,” he said. “Christ lives in you and has great plans for your life. International Christian Evangelist Luis Palau encourages students to never give up and dream great for God. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you your desires.” Palau and his ministry have shared a devotional-style program featuring He explained the Lord has different the Gospel with more than 1 billion tools for evangelism and biblical wisdom ways in which to answer our prayers people through evangelistic events broadcast daily on some of the most and desires. He may say yes – I thought and media. He has spoken in person popular Christian radio stations in the you would never ask; no – I love you to 30 million people in 75 countries United States. too much; yes, and, here is more than with more than 1 million registered what you asked for. Or he may say yes, decisions for Jesus Christ. Palau has Palau festivals have produced some of the but not yet; or, yes, but my answer is authored close to 50 books, contributed largest audiences ever recorded in cities a bit different from what you asked, articles on issues of faith to countless from South Florida to South America. Palau explained. publications and counseled business His ministry also includes a number of alliances that allow partner evangelists to collaborate, draw guidance and resources “Christ lives in you and has great plans for your life. Delight from Palau’s vast experience and become yourself in the Lord and He will give you your desires.” equipped to reach the world for Christ. - Luis Palau More than 400 evangelists are currently a part of Alliance Ministries, which includes the Next Generation Alliance®, Never give up, he said, sharing a leaders, political leaders and heads the Livin It® Alliance, and the Creative Arts favorite verse that helps him when he of state around the world. Alliance®. feels defeated and confused, “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me His radio broadcasts in both English His latest book, “Out of the Desert: Into will do the works I have been doing, and Spanish are heard by millions on the Life God Fully Intended,” was released and they will do even greater things 3,500 radio outlets in 48 countries. in the U.S. in 2012. than these, because I am going to the Among other top-tier programs, Palau Father ... and I will ask the Father, and currently hosts “Luis Palau Responde,” Palau and his wife, Pat, live in Portland, he will give you another advocate to an international Q&A program in Ore., where they have 12 grandchildren help you and be with you forever – the Spanish that deals with spiritual and four sons, three of whom are actively Spirit of truth.” (John 14:12-17) issues ranging from marriage to the involved with the ministry. Their son, occult, and “Reaching Your World,” Andrew Palau, also was a chapel guest speaker at PBA this spring.

CURRENT 13 Spring 2013 MISSION TRIPS

Teams travel near, far on a mission ‘to spread God’s love’

I’ve learned anything while preparing for this trip, it is that God is going to advance his kingdom whether we help him or not, and that we should expect him to use us when we put ourselves in a position where we can be used,” Liloia said.

PBA students have also discovered they don’t have to travel far in order for God to be able to use them. Working in partnership with the organization Urban Youth Impact, several students spent their spring break week volunteering in an inner-city neighborhood near downtown West Palm Beach, Fla.

The group helped to fix children’s bicycles, went on prayer walks, assisted an organization that works with the homeless and helped to prepare dinner for single mothers L-R: PBA students Chad Wagler, Kyle McConnell and Kyle Godfrey interact with children in Haiti. In the background is Esther Kim. in the neighborhood. Continued on page 30.

river boat that triples as a floating to such places as the Dominican Aclinic, dentist’s office and pharmacy Republic, Honduras, Jamaica, Bolivia for those living along Brazil’s Rio Negro and Haiti. ‘Birdies’ supports became a home away from home for a student missions group of Palm Beach Atlantic University This summer, about 80 students will students this spring. head out for summer trips, which are The student missions program at Palm typically three weeks or longer. They are Beach Atlantic University raised a total The students spent their spring break traveling to such destinations as Albania, $91,419 through Birdies for Children, week in Brazil, first arriving in Manaus Asia, Greece, Malta, South Asia, Sweden, a partnership with the Honda Classic and then boarding the boat to assist Thailand and the Turks and Caicos. golf tournament. the medical staff and people in the villages along the river. One group of five students will spend Birdies for Children raises money for more than 12 weeks on the Africa Trek, charities, which receive 100 percent In some towns, they volunteered to a journey across five countries: South of the proceeds donated online plus a help with painting projects. In others, Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Zimbabwe 10 percent matching donation courtesy they went door to door praying for and Zambia. of BIOMET 3i, presenting sponsor of residents, providing vacation Bible Birdies for Children. school lessons for children or teaching The team will work in partnership with residents about good hygiene. Operation Mobilization, a Christian PBA donors contributed $83,108, organization. Alainna Liloia, a senior earning a matching donation of “We all had one common purpose; to majoring in biblical studies, traveled $8,310 and a third-place finish in spread God’s love,” said Alex Murrill, to Malta last summer and this year is the overall standings among the a senior majoring in medicinal and co-leading the Africa Trek team. The participating charities. This is the biological chemistry. team departed May 10 and will return third year in which PBA has in early August. participated in Birdies for Children. Brazil was one of several destinations for about 100 PBA students who opted “A volunteer working in Africa told me, The money is used to help send to spend their spring break week ‘Keep your expectations big, because students on mission trips around serving others. Organized through God will meet them.’ And I think that if the world. To give online, visit Campus Ministries, the teams headed www.pba.edu/student-missions.

Spring 2013 14 CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS and grants

MacArthur School of Leadership event examines leadership for ‘common good’

and environmental challenges call for fairness. She gave an example of a new level of leadership,” she said. a pie that is to be divided between “History tells us that a house divided four people. cannot stand. Alignment between seemingly competing interests is where Slicing it into identical pieces isn’t leaders today must make their mark. leadership, she said. “In most instances The goal is to bridge the polarization of in life, the pie is not divided equally, the common good and individual self- because it shouldn’t be … this isn’t interest, which is stifling every country, about being fair. It’s about what works industry and community.” and being just.”

Pryor said that in order to preserve Another key is letting team members the common good, personal freedom know they are valued, she said. “Once and individual responsibility and people know they are valued, they will accountability must be protected. take their leap to the common good Vikki Pryor speaks in the DeSantis Family Chapel. over self-interest.” Pryor, whose 30 years of business experience included becoming the first She cautioned that choosing the ikki Pryor, principal of Change African-American woman to lead a common good over self-interest is VCreate Transform, a thought national insurance company, urged the rarely a popular path. “Self-interested leadership company which helps driven audience to embrace “transformational leaders are usually joined by other companies achieve results, was the leadership and not the transactional self-interested leaders who are guest speaker for the fourth MacArthur leadership that we’ve been held hostage like-minded,” she said. School of Leadership Speaker Series to over the last few years,” she said. in the DeSantis Family Chapel at Palm Yet she sounded a hopeful note Beach Atlantic University. She said recent polls indicate that a for the future, despite sometimes crisis of leadership exists and that dismal headlines. “Our country has Pryor spoke on the topic of Evolving the public expects its leaders to be a tremendous amount of financial Leadership. The Nexus between the celebrities. Leadership requires trust, resources and leadership resources, Common Good and Individual Self- she said. Also, leaders must concern and we can do it,” she said. Interest. “Global economic, human themselves with justice rather than

Jerms McGraw Second Chance Scholarship recipents named

he speaker series event included the presentation of the TJerms McGraw “Second Chance” Scholarship to PBA undergraduate students Ralph Cheriza and Melanie Kafka. Presenting the award in honor of their son’s memory were Tim and Juanita McGraw.

The scholarship was created in memory of U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jeremiah McGraw. Known by his nickname “Jerms,” Lt. McGraw was a student in the MacArthur School of Leadership while serving as a Marine reservist, part of the 4th ANGLICO unit in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Lt. McGraw died on Sept. 10, 2009, during a training exercise in Central Florida while serving his country. He was 22. Prior to his death, Lt. McGraw earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from PBA. L-R: Jerms McGraw Second Chance Scholarship recipients Ralph Cheriza and Melanie Kafka with Juanita and Tim McGraw. To give online, visit www.pba.edu/gvg-jerms-scholarship.

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Gifts and grants from organizations and philanthropic individuals assist students in pursuing their academic and career endeavors

Charitable trust awards two-year nursing scholarships

rant funds from the William and Helen GThomas Charitable Trust awarded two- year scholarships to students based on their academic achievement, financial need and a commitment to the nursing profession.

The trust honors the long-time philanthropic couple, William and Helen Thomas, from Stuart, Fla., by supporting nonprofit organizations providing services for education, the environment, medical needs, the underprivileged and other charitable purposes.

Prior to his death in 2001, William Thomas was a salesman for ARCO Company and Students l-r: Jeffrey Zellers of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.; Karlea Klontz of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Madilyn Hull of Lake Worth, Fla.; Rachel Christensen of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; served as board chairman of Enabling Lauren Evans of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Amy Loveland of Loxahatchee, Fla. and Technologies. He also was a proponent Michelle Campbell of Punta Gorda, Fla. Trustees l-r: James E. Elam, Bonney A. Johnson, of providing services for the blind. Helen Marilyn A. Moore and C. Dennis Blanz. Thomas worked as a nurse and was a staunch supporter of medical education.

Pharmacy school recognizes Grasso wins Society of Colonial Foundation was established to allow students through Publix Super Wars Scholarship the company to give back to the Markets Charities grant communities where its customers Timothy Grasso from Bradenton, Fla., and employees live and work. Palm Beach Atlantic University’s was honored with the 2013 Society of Colonial Wars Scholarship. Grasso Gregory School of Pharmacy is the Community-minded students, graduated in May from the School Westrich and Schneider, recipient of a $10,000 grant from of Arts and Sciences with a double Publix Super Markets Charities for major in history and philosophy in the winners of the 2013 student scholarships. Frederick M. Suppers Honors Program. Servant Leadership Award

This spring, 10 students were awarded Enterprise Holdings Foundation Zachary Schneider of Orlando, Fla., scholarships in recognition of their grant supports music events and Chloe Westrich of St. Peters, Mo., efforts in the classroom and in the were named the 2013 recipients of workplace: Jacqueline Ashley, class of The Enterprise Holdings Foundation PBA’s Servant Leadership Award. 2013; Samantha Axtell, class of 2013; has awarded a $5,000 grant to PBA William Ballough, class of 2015; Nicole to support School of Music and Chilson, class of 2015; Natalie Ciccone, Fine Arts programming, including class of 2014; Nicole Edquist, class of the Distinguished Artists Series and 2013; Nick Palm, class of 2016; Gina International Piano Festival. Pham, class of 2013; Jennifer Scales, class of 2013; and Chris Schiel, class The foundation is the philanthropic of 2014. arm of the company that operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands.

Started in 1982 by company founder Servant Leadership awardees Zachary Schneider Jack Taylor, the Enterprise Holdings and Chloe Westrich.

Spring 2013 16 CURRENT The Servant Leadership Award Schneider contributed his $250 to implementation of Palm Beach Atlantic recognizes students who are leaders in Children’s Impact Network and its University’s proposed Master of Divinity the areas of ministry and community Honduras Life Center as his charity. program, pending approval by Southern service. Awards are provided through Association of Colleges and School a generous donation from Sam and Westrich is majoring in Christian social Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Betsy Reeves of North Palm Beach, Fla. ministry and minoring in psychology, has been actively involved in a number “The Kern Family Foundation is excited The award totals $1,000 with $750 of servant leadership activities. to be a partner in this endeavor,” said going toward a scholarship and Kyle Bode, program director for the $250 contributed to a charity of the Westrich contributed her $250 to Kern Family Foundation. recipient’s choice. A committee of Place of Hope in Palm Beach Gardens, University faculty and staff chose Fla., as her charity. The program will be Palm Beach Schneider and Westrich for their Atlantic’s fourth master’s degree program acts of service on campus and in Kern Family Foundation awards offering. The University presently the community. $450,000 grant confers master’s degrees in counseling psychology, business administration Schneider, majoring in physical The Kern Family Foundation has (M.B.A.) and leadership. In addition, education, has a long list of activities in awarded Palm Beach Atlantic PBA offers a professional degree in which he has served as a servant leader. University a $450,000 grant over five pharmacy (Pharm.D.). years to support the start-up and Continued on page 18.

Eassa scholarship recipients pursue path to business success

hree graduate students from the Rinker School of The speaker during the awards ceremony was Karl Watson, TBusiness were given the Joe J. Eassa Scholarship. Sr., retired president and chief operating officer of Rinker M.B.A. students Gentry Benjamin of Greenacres, Fla., Materials Corp. and consultant for CEMEX. Austin McNally of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Sean Wright of Loxahatchee, Fla., were named recipients of the This year’s M.B.A. Award honoree was Palm Beach County scholarship, which was established by Palm Beach Atlantic Commissioner Priscilla Taylor ’99, who recently was named in honor of Dr. Joe J. Eassa, professor of graduate business vice chair of the Board of County Commissioners. She studies, and his many years of service to the University. previously served in the Florida House and on the Port of Dr. Eassa presently serves as professor of graduate Palm Beach District Commission. Upon entering public business studies at PBA. service, Taylor brought with her 25 years of business experience in the insurance industry. Benjamin, who grew up in Belle Glade, Fla., said she became inspired to pursue her M.B.A. after attending her friend’s PBA graduation ceremony a year earlier. She left her job as a practicing attorney to pursue her childhood dream of someday making an impact in the business world. She recently was invited to join the Palm Beach Atlantic Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, a national honor society.

McNally is the owner of Palm Coast Shutters & Aluminum Products in Vero Beach, Fla. Five days a week he commutes 135 miles to lead nine dedicated employees. One of the biggest lessons he has learned since attending PBA “is that hard work, discipline and focus can provide you with opportunities you never imagined,” he said.

Wright, who formerly worked as a drafter for an IT company, is the father of three boys. He earned an undergraduate degree in organizational management from PBA in 2011 before enrolling in the M.B.A. program. M.B.A. Award honoree Priscilla Taylor, second from left, congratulates Eassa He said he decided to pursue an M.B.A. in order to become Scholarship recipients, l-r: Austin McNally, Gentry Benjamin and Sean Wright. an effective leader. He is a member of Sigma Beta Delta honor society.

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Continued from page 17.

Endowed scholarship the Christian Sampson Memorial established in honor of the Scholarship Fund. The endowed late Christian Sampson scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a student pursuing Palm Beach Atlantic University lost a ministry as a profession.” good friend and Aramark employee, Christian Sampson, who worked in In honor of Sampson, $12,000 has the Fraser Dining Hall. He was 28. been raised for the Christian Sampson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Pugh said “While Christian’s life was cut short, that special thanks go to friends at his impact on our campus community Aramark for their matching gift to this was significant, and his legacy of effort, as well as Board of Trustees, providing a ‘word of the day’ scripture faculty and staff members and students to everyone he met will be remembered for their generosity. by many for years to come,” said Vicki Pugh, PBA vice president of “We will continue to accept contributions PBA students gave Fraser Dining Hall a plaque, Development. for this fund and look forward to the which keeps former worker Christian Sampson’s “blessed” spirit alive. day when we can award our first “Christian had hopes of becoming a scholarship to a PBA student who is pastor,” she said. “As a way to allow most deserving,” Pugh said, “and who him to support others who have will continue Christian’s great zeal and a similar calling, PBA established love for the Lord.”

Bank of America continues support of peer mentoring program

grant from Bank of America will to become more engaged in their “Our youth play an important role in Ahelp to expand a Palm Beach learning,” said Carolanne Brown, our community’s growth and Bank Atlantic University program aimed coordinator of the grant program of America is committed to helping at freshmen that provides academic and assistant vice president for PBA’s provide the resources they need to support services from students to Office of Institutional Research and excel in their studies and pave their students. Effectiveness. way to success,” said Kelly Sobolewski, market manager for Bank of America. In the fall of 2012, PBA received a “For many of these students, the entry “By supporting this program, we aim to $7,500 grant from Bank of America course is vital to their success in a create opportunities for college students for the project, which was named the chosen major and we want to support to realize their full academic potential.” Peer-to-Peer mentoring program. them in building excellent study skills to reach their academic goals.” Through the program, six peer mentor students spent one hour per week in the classroom with faculty and students to gain a clear understanding of course content. Peer mentors then spent another one to three hours per week organizing study groups with students in that class.

Bank of America has awarded PBA another $7,500 for the program during 2013-2014.

“We plan to expand to more classes with more mentors in the fall and encourage even more freshmen Front row, l-r: Alli Gerking, Alex Joyner and Katherine Harvey. Second row, l-r: Mary Skruck, Julie Sandberg and Samantha Loutzenhiser. Third row, l-r: Susanna Nixon and Lindsay Turman.

Spring 2013 18 CURRENT ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION WINNER

Founding chairman Two-time contestant wins business honored by Chamber plan competition he Chamber of TCommerce of the Palm Beaches has named Palm Beach Atlantic University Founding Chairman Dr. Donald Warren as the recipient of its 2013 Community Dr. Donald Warren Leader Award.

Dr. Warren was honored during the Chamber’s Business Awards Breakfast held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. J.J. Prendamano, left, congratulates Palm Beach Atlantic University student Jude Abeler, a sophomore majoring in pre-law and minoring in philosophy, as the first-place recipient in the second annual J.J.’s In the mid-1960s, Dr. Warren, Entrepreneurs business plan competition. a prominent cardiologist, was asked to help establish a Christian ersistence paid off in a big way ability to wear positive messages with college in West Palm Beach, Fla., to Pfor Palm Beach Atlantic University unique and trendy designs.” counterbalance America’s shifting moral student Jude Abeler, whose business climate. Dr. Warren served as chairman plan won $10,000 in seed money in May said he had been thinking about of the Palm Beach Atlantic University the J.J.’s Entrepreneurs business plan his business idea for about a year Board of Trustees from 1968 to his competition in March. before entering the contest. He said retirement on Dec. 31, 2006, after he has been consulting with friends which he became a life trustee. Abeler, a sophomore majoring in and family in addition to “just being pre-law and minoring in philosophy, in prayer about it.” PBA’s Warren Library is named after revised his plan for a “structured new Dr. Warren and his wife, Bebe. In 2009, millennium journaling technique” This was the second year of the Dr. Warren published a book about PBA that earned him second place in the business plan contest, which was titled “Miracles and Wonders: A Chronicle competition last year. Now called open to all PBA students. of Palm Beach Atlantic University.” Thoughtree, the business has been reconceived as a “personal thought The United Franchise Group, a He is also the founding president of the network” that is compatible with $500 million West Palm Beach, Fla., Community Foundation for Palm Beach iPhone and iPad. franchise organization, partnered and Martin Counties. Dr. Warren served with the University to create J.J.’s on the executive committee and board of “Eventually it will be able to work on Entrepreneurs, which includes a governors for both St. Mary’s and Good every mobile device,” Abeler said. five-year minimum $75,000 Samaritan Medical Centers, as well as commitment by UFG. It was on the board of governors for the former He said he spent the past year working developed to encourage and teach Intracoastal Health Systems. on the original plan’s shortcomings college students about the benefits of and developing it further, he said. “It entrepreneurship and owning their Retiring from a 40-year career in was more cerebral back then. It was own business. cardiology in 1996, Dr. Warren has more conceptual,” he said. continued his community volunteerism. A panel of judges representing In 1999, Dr. Warren was named one The second-place prize of $5,000 the business community chose of The Palm Beach Post “100 people went to senior biblical studies major the winners. The judges were J.J. who changed the way we live” in its Christopher May, who partnered Prendamano, general manager of millennium issue, “Our Century.” with teammate Lexie Barbee and his UFG; Ray Titus, CEO of UFG; Dale brother in Michigan, Aaron May, on Hedrick, president of Hedrick Brothers In 2011, the town of Palm Beach’s a plan he describes as “an apparel Construction; Jim Tatem, president of Centennial Commission recognized the company that provides consumers the SIGNARAMA, Inc.; and Misty Travani, Warrens as Centennial Ambassadors. shareholder of Travani & Richter, P.A.

CURRENT 19 Spring 2013 ATHLETICS

Dolberry makes history for PBA women’s basketball

Dolberry’s desire to help others grew depend on (students understanding out of her Christian upbringing and the the material). ... Ashley’s drive and her example set by her parents Gary and focus on her goal of becoming a dentist Pam Dolberry, she said – remembering are what got her through. Anything how they chose to bring an adopted besides an A was not an option.” baby brother into her life and that of her younger sister, Cailan. “One day after And Dolberry most certainly has church, they told us about Chandler and excelled – being named to the Capital how he really needed a home,” recalled One Division II Academic All-America Ashley, who then was 10. “It’s the best second-team by the College Sports thing that ever happened. … My dad Information Directors of America. On always wanted a son and it’s been so the hardwood, the 5’ 10” forward was much fun watching him grow up.” named Independent College Athletic Association Player of the Year after As clear as Dolberry’s trajectory might averaging 16.4 points and 9.5 rebounds seem, the road that led her to PBA and per game. In February, Dolberry put to making history in the Rubin Arena up 23 points versus Barry University to was not so straight. become PBA’s all-time leading scorer, finishing her career with 1,182 points. As a member of Prestonwood Baptist PBA recent grad excels on and off the hardwood. Church pastored by Dr. Jack Graham, More than a talented basketball player a long-time friend of PBA, Dolberry and dedicated student, Dolberry also alm Beach Atlantic University’s was familiar with the University. The possesses a special warmth of spirit, PAshley Dolberry showed herself as Sailfish offered Dolberry a basketball said Dr. Aleman. “She doesn’t have adept on the hardwood as she is at scholarship after she was named All- preconceived ideas about who people hard work in the classroom during her District for three straight years at Plano are. She can find common ground and four years in West Palm Beach, Fla. – Senior High School and was chosen the relate to anyone.” becoming PBA’s all-time leading scorer most valuable defensive player in Collin in women’s basketball and earning County. But Dolberry passed on the It’s a personality trait coupled with a Academic All-America honors. scholarship and followed many of her servant-leader philosophy that Dolberry friends to the University of Arkansas. hopes to incorporate into her future Having graduated in May with a GPA of Although she made the Dean’s List in dental practice. “I want to be able to 3.96 as a biology major with a pre-med Fayetteville, she found the you’re-just- develop relationships with my patients,” focus, Dolberry’s next goal is a degree a-number atmosphere of a sprawling she said. “I want to be able to work and in dentistry from the University of Texas state university was not for her. give back within the community.” in Houston. Perhaps such a life path could have been expected for this Plano, So, when Dolberry found that a PBA Texas, native, as she learned dentistry scholarship still was on the table, she from the cradle forward. took it. “You don’t get many second chances like that in life,” she said, “My mother managed a dentist’s noting that the individual attention she office,” said Dolberry, now 23. “So, was able to receive from PBA professors for the first six months of my life, was of enormous benefit. “I feel like that’s where I was.” they actually care about me. I feel loved. In Division II, it really is about As a teenager, Dolberry worked in a the classroom. (The faculty) is very dental office. She helped with sterilizing supportive.” instruments and assisted in small ways during procedures. “I found I actually Even the toughest instructors have liked it. It’s a way to help people an open door policy, said Dolberry, without having their lives in my hands. singling out Dr. Mireille Aleman as one Just their mouths,” she said, flashing of her favorites. “I am very demanding,” her own very white smile. agreed Dr. Aleman, who teaches organic chemistry. “The lives of people can Ashley Dolberry

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L-R: PBA senior Jimmy Janis and new PBA Golf Coach Craig Watson with Athletic Director Carolyn Stone and Trustee Merrill Eastman Golf – a natural fit for PBA – returns as a varsity sport

he stance. The grip. The slow with the First Tee program make him a Watson and his wife, Wendy, live in Tbackswing, solid ball-strike and natural fit for the Sailfish,” said Stone. Tequesta, Fla. They have five grown smooth follow-through. It takes so children and three grandchildren. many elements working together to Four years ago, Watson joined First They attend Christ Fellowship Church. create a championship golf swing. The Tee of The Palm Beaches, a nonprofit same can be said of putting together a organization that gives young “PBA aspires to be recognized as championship golf team. But the first people ranging from ages 8-18, an a stellar NCAA Division II athletic and, perhaps, the most crucial element opportunity to develop, through golf program and a winning golf program is is finding the right coach. and character education, life-enhancing the next strategic addition to our Sailfish values such as honesty, integrity and athletic menu,” said PBA President Palm Beach Atlantic University leaders sportsmanship. He was instrumental in William M. B. Fleming, Jr. “Our male feel they’ve found that “right coach” the First Tee curriculum coming to Palm and female golfers will not only exhibit in Craig Watson to revive the school’s Beach and Martin Counties, adding the the exemplary characteristics of all PBA men’s and women’s golf program, junior development programming to athletes, but they will sharpen their life dormant since 2003. Watson has been an already well-established, nonprofit skills through the game of golf.” a PGA Class A professional since 1978 organization known as The Children’s who has served as program director for Golf Foundation, an important mission Golf brings the total of intercollegiate First Tee of the Palm Beaches. that provides recreational activity to sports at PBA to 12. children with special needs and disabled “Launching a new program requires veterans. Golf is PBA’s first expansion sport a coach who is a self-starter,” said since 1999 when the women’s softball PBA Athletic Director Carolyn Stone. team was reinstated. The University “Craig will recruit students who excel “Launching a new had a men’s golf program from 1993 academically and athletically, and will program requires a coach until 2003 while competing as a positively impact the community.” who is a self-starter.” member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). PBA - Carolyn Stone, PBA Athletic Director “The discipline of a Christian life now is a NCAA Division II member. and the foundational lessons learned through the game of golf will help In his native New York, Watson spent “The new golf program is a natural to create a program built on solid six years as the head pro at The Creek fit to PBA’s athletic lineup,” said rock,” said Watson, who played golf Club in Locust Valley, followed by two Stone. “With the many golf assets our and soccer while earning a degree years at the prestigious Westchester community has to offer, the addition in economics from Rollins College. “I Country Club in Rye. of these programs will bring students am happy to have this challenge … and visitors to Palm Beach County and and make the commitment to bring a Watson’s father, Bob, was noted South Florida. The program is certain winning golf program to PBA.” as a club professional, playing to grow the reputation of PBA Sailfish competitively on the PGA Tour Athletics.” “His significant experience as a PGA throughout the 1950s and ’60s. member in New York and South Florida He has also won a golf championship and involvement in our community for the past nine decades.

CURRENT 21 Spring 2013 TORRY ISLAND RESEARCH

L-R: Samantha Loutzenhiser and Katherine Harvey take a soil sample on Torry Island in Lake Okeechobee, Fla.

Pond apple at the core of environmental and cancer research

enry David Thoreau, in his of their students hope the studies they “I started researching the island in 2011 Hwork “Wild Apples”, wrote “It is are conducting bring Thoreau’s words and the importance of the domes of remarkable how closely the history of to life … that pond apples hold the key pond apple trees that grow there, how the apple tree is connected with that to information beneficial to Everglades they anchor the soil but uptake the of man.” restoration and breast cancer treatment. nutrients that flow into the Everglades. I also noted that the apples’ medicinal Is it possible Thoreau had a vision about Dr. VanArman’s interest in pond values were known in China, Australia the pond apple research currently under apples blossomed from her longtime and other countries,” she said. way at Palm Beach Atlantic University? involvement in planting trees and removing exotic plants in the That same year, Dr. VanArman decided Two faculty members – Professor of Everglades. Along the way, she to make Torry Island a service learning Biology Peggy G. VanArman, Ph.D. and and her students began planting project as part of her environmental Assistant Professor of Chemistry Mireille on Torry Island in Lake Okeechobee, Fla. science class, and applied for and Aleman, Ph.D. – along with five received a PBA Quality Initiative (QI)

Spring 2013 22 CURRENT grant. She hired a guide named “Boots” to operate an air boat to conduct the field research that she had in mind, and chose three biology students who were juniors, and were also awarded QI grants, to join the research team. She then collaborated with Dr. Aleman to ensure that seed collection met the parameters of her cancer research.

Along with Dr. VanArman, who gathered green pond apple leaves, Katherine Harvey gathered soil, Samantha Loutzenhiser collected groundwater surrounding the trees, and Luke Young collected senescent (dying) pond apple leaves on three field visits to Torry Island in 2012. The samples were sent to labs to test for nutrients such as nitrogen, carbon and phosphorous, which are sometimes responsible for pollution in the greater Everglades. Pond apple at Royal Palm, Everglades National Park. “Ultimately we are studying whether the pond apple trees are removing these nutrients from the surrounding least a year or two and hopes it will in a room ... where you don’t have to environment and preventing them from open the door to other studies involving get wet, cold and dirty,” she said. “I flowing to the Everglades downstream,” breast cancer treatment. Dr. VanArman, would like my students to take away Dr. VanArman explained. She said they too, already anticipates a continuation that research can be a fun, sometimes presented the results of their initial of the environmental research, planning dangerous but incredible experience findings at the Florida Academy of for additional soil, leaf, water and seed that will help them no matter what they Sciences conference at Barry University. collections at the Arthur R. Marshall do. It helps foster in them teamwork, Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, leadership and common sense. And The team’s work also included which she hypothesizes is a less from an academic standpoint, it gives collecting seeds from the apples to nutrient-enriched area. them an experience they can’t get be tested by Dr. Aleman and two anywhere else.” biology students – Taj Anderson and While these professors hope to write Ashley Dolberry – who obtained a QI the next chapters in the history of the In 2013-2014, scholarships are being grant for their research. Anderson, pond apple tree through research, funded by the Vaughn-Jordan Foundation who graduated this spring, worked their mission is to also enhance the for student research in pond apple swamp on the chemistry side, which involves education of their students. studies supervised by Dr. Peggy VanArman. extracting compounds out of the seeds, while Dolberry, another recent graduate, “Research is extremely important learned how to culture and treat cells at a small university like ours. Most and prepare experiments in vitro. undergraduates are not going to receive 2013-2014 Quality the level of training that our students “Our goal is to see if extracts from the are getting from such projects. It’s huge Initiative (QI) faculty seeds have the potential to cure breast to get this competitive edge, whether cancer. We are testing two breast students are going on to graduate and student research cell lines and one normal cell line school or entering the job market,” combined with various concentrations Dr. Aleman said. grants of extracts to determine whether the For more information on our extracts kill the cancer cells, as well According to Dr. VanArman, hands-on as the minimum dosages we can use,” research is also great training for life. QI grant winners, please visit Dr. Aleman said. According to Dr. our website at www.pba.edu/ Aleman, this is just the beginning. She “A trend in research today is to do quality-faculty. anticipates this research will take at modeling on a computer while you sit

CURRENT 23 Spring 2013 INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE

Alum shares career, life lessons at research conference

alm Beach Atlantic University biology Her post-doctoral training took place at Pgraduate Dr. Terri Bowers Hunter St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in never imagined she would end up in Memphis, Tenn., from 1998 to 2000. She her current job supervising patents and holds a master’s degree and doctorate in licenses at University of South Florida medical sciences from the University of in Tampa, Fla., she told students and South Florida College of Medicine. faculty at her alma mater. Despite her distinguished science career, In fact, the Technology Transfer Office Dr. Hunter said music studies initially where she works barely existed when attracted her to PBA. Dr. Ray Robinson, she became an undergraduate, said Dr. PBA’s distinguished professor emeritus Hunter, who graduated from PBA in of music, recruited her, she said. Dr. Terri Bowers ’94 shares about her 1994 and now manages chemistry, life distinguished science career during the Interdisciplinary Research Conference. sciences and marine sciences for the Then she signed up for a biology course, Division of Patents and Licensing at USF. she said. “I found this one particular class to be so energizing and exciting, She advised science students to take She loves her field, she said, because it and it’s probably due in large part to the advantage of research opportunities, involves making the results of the research way it was taught, that I was hooked even those outside their area of interest. discovered in the university’s laboratories immediately,” she said. “What you study in graduate school accessible by the general public. may or may not be what you study She reminded the students in the 10 to 15 years down the road,” she said. “My goal is for science to always have audience to appreciate the small classes an impact on people,” said Dr. Hunter, and mentorship that PBA has to offer. A working mom who is married to whose keynote speech in the Lassiter another scientist, Dr. Hunter said it’s Rotunda of the Warren Library kicked “You’re getting a very intimate education, possible to balance the rigors of science off Palm Beach Atlantic’s second annual and that is priceless,” she said. with family life. “It’s a big misconception Interdisciplinary Research Conference. that you can’t,” she said. She added that the servant leadership Prior to joining the Division of Patents approach and dedication to community The Interdisciplinary Research and Licensing, Dr. Hunter worked as service that she learned at PBA have Conference presentations included a research scientist at Moffitt Cancer served her well throughout her career. various topics in two tracks – science Center in Tampa. She has also served She said she also has benefitted from and math, and humanities and religion. as a DNA analyst/expert witness for the other classes she took, like speech, Florida Department of Law Enforcement. language arts and American free enterprise.

Alumni Relations announces new assistant director

aria Cocking O’Carroll, a 2007 Most recently, O’Carroll was responsible for the operations Mgraduate of PBA has been and events at the West Palm Beach (Fla.) Marriott Bistro named the University’s new assistant 1001. She supervised staff, executed guest events and directed director of Alumni Relations. She promotional affairs for the lounge, restaurant and private graduated with a bachelor’s degree dining room. in communication and a minor in Christian leadership. Following her “I’m glad to be back on the PBA campus again,” said graduation from PBA, O’Carroll O’Carroll. “There is something great about being a part of established herself in hospitality this community. I want to remind all of our alumni to come management with Marriott back and visit their alma mater.” International. She started as a guest Maria Cocking O’Carroll ’07 service representative, trainer, shift O’Carroll is part of a legacy that began with her father, leader and then moved her way up Michael Cocking ’02, at PBA’s Orlando campus. Her sister as a guest services supervisor in Michelle Cocking is a junior in the Supper Honors program 2009. O’Carroll was also part of the majoring in theatre arts at PBA. She and her husband Keelan launch team for the newest Marriott O’Carroll ’07 reside in West Palm Beach. property on Singer Island, Fla.

Spring 2013 24 CURRENT FOUNDERS DAY

On Founders Day, Alumni couple recalls University’s impact

The couple shared several stories from their time at PBA, including their first kiss in Trinity Park near campus and Dr. Rothschild’s eventual marriage proposal in front of the appropriately named Phillips Point building.

They married in 1986 and remained at Palm Beach Atlantic, where Dr. Rothschild served as director of Student Life and Jennifer Rothschild began her music career leading worship for Campus Ministries.

During Dr. Rothschild’s time at PBA, he created the Impact Leadership Team, which has remained the University’s student leadership development program.

Now, more than 30 years after the Rothschilds came to PBA as freshmen, Jennifer Rothschild ’86 speaks while her husband, Dr. Philip Rothschild ’85, looks on during Founders Day chapel at Palm Beach Atlantic University. they encouraged students to “keep looking at Jesus.” ationally known speaker and author The Rothschilds, who are the parents NJennifer Jolly Rothschild returned of two sons, spoke before hundreds of “Whatever your story is … you are to her alma mater, Palm Beach Atlantic PBA students, fellow alumni and guests refined by whatever God has allowed in University, in April to remind students during Founders Day chapel in the your life. So take whatever it is and keep that “your story really matters.” Rubin Arena of the Greene Complex looking, and looking, and looking at for Sports and Recreation. The annual Jesus,” Jennifer Rothschild said. At her side was her husband of 26 event is sponsored by the Palm Beach years, entertainment management Atlantic University Alumni Association Dr. Rothschild reminded students about professor Dr. Philip Rothschild, whom to commemorate the University’s the importance of remembering those she met while they were both students establishment in 1968. who have helped them through their at PBA. “The time that you have at PBA life journies. He personally thanked is not accidental. There’s a reason that Founding President Dr. Jess Moody God has allowed you to be at this place “Whatever your story is … “for building this university and giving during this time, just like He had for Phil you are refined by whatever Jennifer and me an opportunity to look and for me,” she said. God has allowed in your life.” to Jesus.” - Jennifer Rothschild Dr. Rothschild said that PBA, then Dr. Moody was among the special known as Palm Beach Atlantic College, guests in attendance, along with his had only about 400 students in the Diagnosed in ninth grade with a son Patrick and daughter-in-law Amy; early 1980s compared to more than disorder that would eventually rob former Board of Trusteess chairman 3,500 today. The Palm Bay native said her of her sight, Jennifer Rothschild John Greene; and former board he decided to come to PBA after talking left her hometown of Miami on her chairman Robert Simpson. Both Greene with his pastor and reading a brochure own to attend Palm Beach Atlantic and Simpson continue to serve as that invited students to “come grow in 1982. “I had this insatiable thirst trustees of the University. with us.” for independence,” she said. She met her future husband, a self-described In addition to speaking in the chapel, “I can’t tell you how impactful coming “bushy-headed, scrappy kind of kid,” Dr. Rothschild also met with students to Palm Beach Atlantic College was through a mutual friend. They soon on the Impact Leadership Team during for both me and Jennifer,” said Dr. fell in “like,” she said, and they dated his visit to PBA. Rothschild, now a faculty member throughout her freshman year. at Missouri State University.

CURRENT 25 Spring 2013 ALUMNAE TEA

The Palm Beach Atlantic University Association’s 2013 Afternoon Tea committee, from l-r: Maria Cocking O’Carroll ’07, Terri Cunningham-Rose ’11, Claudia Moore, Pharm.D. ’05, Adelfye Cedeno ’06, Delesa Morris ’85, Natalie Alvarez ’11, Janie Fogt ’86, Gina Sabean ’06, Geanine Wester ’03/’06 M.B.A., Sherry Hall ’95 and Annah Wolf ’01.

Oceanside tea event raises money for scholarships

“ igh Tea by the Sea” was the theme of the Palm Beach Jeana Vassalotti Colby, Janie Thomas Fogt, Sherry Hall, Shae HAtlantic University Alumni Association’s 2013 Afternoon Johnson, Audy Johnston, Lisa Bracciale Marburger, Claudia Tea and Silent Auction, held April 27 at The Beach Club in Moore, Tami Morrow Prieto, Terri Rose, Geanine Wester and Palm Beach, Fla. The tea raised $17,000 for scholarships. Annah Wolf.

Major sponsors of the event included LionMaus Media, Tiffany & Co., First Southern Bank, Josephine Bayard, Northern Trust and The Gardens Mall, among others. Palm Beach Society magazine was the media sponsor.

Fonda Huizenga, the keynote speaker, gave an inspirational talk about her faith, her family and her career. Huizenga is a native Floridian, devoted wife of 21 years to Wayne Huizenga, Jr., mother of four and a devout Christian. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in both biomedical and electrical engineering, and worked for both Procter & Gamble and Cordis Corp. before deciding to devote herself fully to her home and husband.

The afternoon included a silent auction, and Tiffany & Co. provided raffle prizes and awards for the best nautical- themed attire.

Natalie Alvarez, vice president, First Southern Bank, and Seated from l-r: Kandy Kroft, Pam Fleming, Amanda Arrigo and Robin Arrigo. Gina Sabean, vice president, Northern Trust Company, were Standing from l-r: Emily Pain, Cathleen Burk, Sarah Smedley, Denice Simpson co-chairs of the event. Members included Adelfye Cedeno, and Tatum Simpson.

Spring 2013 26 CURRENT Natalie Alvarez ’11, speaker Fonda Huizenga and Gina Sabean ’06 celebrate at this year’s Sharon Stanton Russell ’73 and Hannah Russell ’12. Alumnae Tea.

Rebecca McDermott ’97 and Rachelle McBride. Deborah Bennett and Yalonda Meckstroth ’83. Dorothy Carr ’03 and Claudia Moore ’05 Pharm.D.

Front row: l-r: Mary Lou Bedford, Geanine Wester ’03/’06 M.B.A., Ana Baretto and Maggie Rosenberg. Back row: l-r: Jessica Clasby ’13, Jackie Quintana, Natalie Alvarez ’11, Danielle Irizarry, Tammy Mendiguren and Mami Kisner.

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Nichole Sztabor Michelle Evans Births and new Kearns ’05 and ’04 married additions husband, Mark, Alexandre Eastman welcomed their on April 13 at the daughter, Elliana Sanchez House in On March 16, 2012, Jennifer Gosner Joy, on Aug. 9, St. Augustine, Fla. Joseph ’93 and husband welcomed in Jupiter, Fla. Michelle is the administrative assistant their daughter, Olivia Joanne, who Email: [email protected] to the vice president of Development at passed away on May 2, 2012. PBA. Alexandre is a photographer for Brittany Chapell Rugel ’07 and her WPTV-Channel 5. Matt McKee ’95 husband, Jerry Rugel welcomed their and his wife, son, Noah George, who was born in Jenna Hinson ’04 married Ed Hahn on Rebecca, adopted September. His big brother, Joshua, May 15 in Carova Beach, N.C. They live two daughters, is 2. They live in Lake Worth, Fla. in Boston, Mass. Ashlyn, 14, Email: [email protected] and Abby, 5, Blake Birkeland ’12 married Seetal from China in Josue Leon ’11 and his wife Erika, who Mewar Birkeland on Dec. 1 in Sanibel December. They works in PBA’s School of Music and Island, Fla. Email: blake.birkeland@ have four other children: Alex, 14, Preparatory department, announced gmail.com Ansley, 12, Aidan, 8, and Averleigh, 3. the birth of their son, Santiago. Josue launched a financial practice under Carl Scherer ’98 Northwestern Mutual and joined the and his wife, Family Church Network as a campus Notes Beth, welcomed pastor, which has a goal to develop a their daughter network of 100 neighborhood church Hannah, born campuses in South Florida during the Harold Savage ’82 a former West Palm August 2012. next 10 years. Beach, Fla., police officer, has written Their daughter, a book entitled: “Roll Call - Spiritual Brooke, was born Cassie Bordonaro Insights Beneath the Blue Lights,” in 2006. Carl is a pricing manager at Schwarz ’06 and published by Westbow in December. TE Connectivity. They live in Garner, her husband, Jason, He and his wife, Kay, and two children, N.C. Email: [email protected] announced the Larry and Michelle live in Atlanta, birth of their son, where Harold is a pastor. Jana Albury Cameron James, Email: [email protected] Hoffman ’02 and born Nov. 19. Cassie Charles Hoffman taught third grade for seven years Rachael Cook ’88 ’02 welcomed and received her master’s degree in sold a patent on their son Timothy special education at William Paterson her first mobile app. Charles, on Nov. University last August. She is now She has worked in 21. They also have enjoying being a full-time mom. Jason the IT industry for a son, Carson, 4. is an R.N. at Hackensack University the past 20 years. The couple resides in Atlanta, where Medical Center. They live in northern Email: rcook25@ Charles is a finance manager with New Jersey. Email: [email protected] hotmail.com The Coca-Cola Company. Jana has a graduate degree in applied writing Alan E. Lamb ’90 is serving as pastor from Kennesaw State University. of Paris Israel Church in Paris, a Email: [email protected] Weddings rural community in northeast Ohio. The church will celebrate its 200th Abby McWhorter Laub ’05 and her anniversary in 2014. husband, Jeff, welcomed their first J. Paul Bryan child, Selma Guinevere, on July 13. ’97 and Hannah Todd Shoemaker ’91 works with They live in Lexington, Ky. Kalmbacher were several ministries/organizations in the married on Aug. 4 in fight against modern-day slavery and Bemidji, Minn. They human trafficking. Todd’s wifeLaura live in Hypoluxo, Fla. West Shoemaker ’95/’06 M.S., works for the Palm Beach County School District. They live in Jupiter, Fla.

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Eric Campbell ’95, his wife Kimberly Catie Curey Ramp Nicholas Mohnacky and their baby Elijah Levring, who ’01 graduated ’06 created an app was born last September, moved to in August from that allows surfers Arkansas, where Eric is the worship Kennesaw State to log their sessions. pastor at the Bible Church of Little Rock. University with a Web: http://bit.ly/ MBA as well as an surfrapp Pastor Jeremy Gates ’97 recently M.B.A. as well as an M.P.A. in public earned his doctorate in clinical administration. She is the director Renee Granicz ’07 is an A.R.N.P. in Christian counseling and wrote his of education programs for SECO the hematology/oncology division third book, “The Chair: A Journey International, the largest continuing at University of Florida’s Shands of Learning to Trust Again.” education program for the optometric Hospital. She also is the chair of the Email: [email protected] profession, and continues to consult Womens’ Ministry Council at Creekside for nonprofit organizations. Email: Community Church in Gainesville, Fla. Dan Hulen ’97 [email protected] She is involved with missions in Haiti. earned the Vantiv Email: [email protected] 2012 President’s Dave Geenen ’03 is the program Cup for the third officer for the Doris and Victor Day Chelsea Chapman ’08 earned consecutive year as Foundation in Rock Island, Ill., a $15 her master’s degree in public a result of his 2012 million foundation that awards more administration from Florida Atlantic sales performance. Vantiv, formerly than $600,000 a year in social justice- University in May. known as Fifth Third Processing oriented causes. He previously was the Solutions, LLC, is a leading, integrated pastor at 15th Avenue Christian Church Barbara MacMannis payment processor differentiated by a in Rock Island. ’09 received the single, proprietary technology platform. Rotarian Certificate The company offers a comprehensive Kacie Whaley Melvin ’04 was named of Service Award for suite of traditional and innovative the new teacher of the year for the her mission work payment processing and technology 2012-2013 school year by Principal in Haiti in 2012. solutions to merchants and financial Janet Kearney of Choices in Learning She and her husband, Ken, will lead institutions. Email: [email protected] Elementary Charter School in Winter missions in Haiti. They are preparing Springs, Fla. She is serving her eighth for full-time mission work in Port Au Jeremy Kitson ’98 lives in Wren, year as a music teacher in the K-5 Prince, Ranquitte and Gonaive, Haiti, Ohio, on a 40-acre farm with his charter school. in the beginning of 2014. Their current wife, Amanda, and their three children, focus is on fundraising to support their Jacob, 6, Grace, 2, and Matthew, born in Joe Platas ’05 is the Southeast regional two-year commitment. Barbara has January. Jeremy teaches science at Van service manager for Stericycle. been the full-time assistant minister at Wert High School and coaches varsity Stuart Congregational Church in Stuart, baseball. Email: [email protected] Meghan Griffin ’06 earned a doctorate Fla., since 2009. She received her R.N. degree in texts and technology from at Jackson Memorial School of Nursing. Jamie Ressler ’99 M.B.A. works for the University of Central Florida. Email: [email protected] Point Loma Nazarene University in Her dissertation research focused San Diego as the associate dean for on embodiment philosophy and Janis Adames Van Vuuren ’09 earned graduate business education. health communications. Dr. Griffin her M.S. in Occupational Therapy. is an assistant professor of business Lisa Sorenson ’00 writing at Daytona State College and Erin Maxwell Gault ’10 works was appointed to the an adjunct faculty member at PBA’s for Southern Tide in the collegiate board of directors Orlando campus. licensing department. of Word in Deed Ministries and assists Philip Guenther ’06 works for Novartis Joy Middleton ’10 earned her master’s as its volunteer Institutes for BioMedical Research. degree from the University of Miami fundraiser. Lisa and in marine mammal science. She works her husband, Steve Nester, a preceptor Daniel Harvey ’06 was awarded the at Dolphins Plus as the veterinary for the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Florida Bandmaster’s Association Tom technician. Pharmacy, will facilitate a team of PBA Bishop Award by the Florida Music students on a mission trip with Word Educators Association for successfully Jennifer Lee Walker ’10 is attending in Deed. They will do clinical work in turning around a band program. occupational therapy assistant school. Uganda. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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CURRENT 29 Spring 2013 Class Notes Get Plugged In Student Mission Continued from page 29. Continued from page 14.

Rosemary Aguilar ’11 was promoted PBA has seven established alumni chapters. After delivering three lasagnas to as branch manager of top-performing If you live in one of these areas and aren’t a woman with eight children, the Southeast Florida bank. plugged in, we encourage you to contact students said they were moved when Email: [email protected] your chapter leader. Don’t see your area she offered to share one of the meals listed? Give us a call and let’s work with an elderly neighbor whose wife Natalie Alvarez ’11 joined First Southern together to get one established. Contact had recently died. Bank as vice president and market Delesa Morris at [email protected] manager for the South Florida region, “It was amazing to see how God in the North Palm Beach office. She is Atlanta: Bud Sanders ’91 really provides everything you responsible for directing all aspects of [email protected] need,” said Giana Franklin, a the bank’s new business development, senior majoring in theatre arts. growing small business deposits, Bahamas: Mavetta Fowler-Rolle ’88 overseeing office functions and managing [email protected] There were similar lessons to be new opportunities within the community. learned this spring in Haiti. Each Orlando: Amy Paul ’00/’09 M.S. morning, the 15 team members Stephanie Furland Bishop ’12 was [email protected] ventured to the village of Leveque, accepted to South College in Knoxville, where they tilled soil for people who Tenn. Email: [email protected] South Florida: Shaun Castillo ’01 were unable to do it for themselves, [email protected] said team co-leader Kyle McConnell, a sophomore majoring in political Washington, D.C.: Katie Nordine Toro ’96 science. In the afternoons, they [email protected] visited with children and prayed with residents, he added. Tampa Bay: Sarah Rothe Chase ’09 [email protected] “The joy that Haitian Christians had absolutely blew me away,” Dallas/Fort Worth: Trent Lovette ’94 McConnell said. “Despite having [email protected] next to nothing, these people loved Jesus, and for them it was more than enough.”

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Political commentator David Gergen comes to PBA. See story on page 9.