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Volume 75, Number 1 Summer 2009 Standard Postage Paid, Point Lookout, MO 251 Graduatesin 102nd Commencement In this Issue 2009 Alumni Scholarship Winners . 7 Teachers Receive Awards . 8 Sports News . 9 Alumni in the News . 10 Class Notes . 13 Page 2 Alumni News • Summer 2009 Presidents’ Messages Dear Alumnus, after graduation . I know project for our alma mater . All Greetings from the that many alumni are gifts, large or small, are certainly College of the Ozarks providing needed services appreciated and make an impact Alumni Association! in areas around the globe, on this special project . It takes all We have just giving generously of their of us working together to make it completed another time and resources; there a reality . successful year at is no doubt that part of this Thanks again for your the College . One is a result of the service generosity and continued support . of the great things projects they experienced I hope to see you at Homecoming about C of O over the as students here at C of O . on November 7, 2009 . years has been the An area where our Sincerely, service of students and alumni alumni continue to make a Roy Johnson to our communities and country . difference is giving to the Association President Each year a number of students Admissions Office Addition and do mission work throughout the Renovation Project . We have a lot country and even around the to be thankful for when it comes On the Cover: world . Whether it’s the Agriculture to the School; for all alumni, our S Magna Cum Laude graduate Lydia Club building at the Lives Under of O/C of O experience began with Davis is part of a treasured tradition. Construction Boys Ranch or SIFE the admissions process . Thanks She is the daughter of Galen and Valerie developing a business model in to your contributions, more than Davis, both 1986 S of O graduates. She is pictured receiving her diploma from Africa, I am consistently amazed half of our $250,000 goal has Dr. Jerry C. Davis. at our students’ efforts and how been achieved . With your help, they continue that spirit of service we’ll make this another successful Senior Reception The Alumni Association and Student Alumni Association held their annual Senior Reception at the Alumni Center on April 30 . Many seniors attended the event and took the opportunity to visit with classmates, faculty, and staff before embarking on their lives after graduation . All participants enjoyed the company of good friends, great food, and a time to rehash memories of the past four years . Alumni News • Summer 2009 Page 3 Dear Alumnus, axiom during the Depression, when at times, what At the College’s 102nd equated to a fire of financial despair raged . Doc Commencement, the great Good’s hard work, optimism, and faith flourished majority of students graduated in the midst of hard times . Because of his steady debt-free . The reason for this leadership, The School survived the Depression debt- exceptional achievement is that free . College of the Ozarks remains It can be said that Dr . Good set the standard committed to its founding for others to follow, and the principles he laid mission . Through the years, down during his service to The School are carried the institution has garnered out today at College of the Ozarks . In his honor, national attention because of its the Doc Good Fellows Society (see page 5) has unique approach to providing been established . As an alumnus, this is a great a debt-free education; given the present economic opportunity to reconnect with the institution and condition, it seems that more than ever this work- pay tribute to a great example . your-own-way philosophy is newsworthy . Best wishes for a safe summer . Former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee Sincerely, gave this year’s Commencement address . Amazed Jerry C . Davis with the work program and the College’s efficiency to graduate students debt-free, the following day he shared with his ABC Radio audience during the “Huckabee Report” about the unique college he found in the heart of the Ozarks . “By the quality of the graduates I met,” Governor Huckabee told his ABC listeners, “I’d say it’s a great model to instill personal responsibility, as well as to help students get an education without ending up with a lifetime of debt to pay for it ”. In his Commencement address, Governor Huckabee impressed upon the graduates the importance of not using all of one’s water on too small a fire. This advice can be applied to many different circumstances and prove successful . It (Left) Dr. James T. Draper, President Emeritus of LifeWay reminds me of something that former President of Christian Resources, delivered the Baccalaureate address. (Right) Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee delivered The School of the Ozarks Robert M . Good (or Doc the Commencement address. Good as he was affectionately called) may have said in one of his talks to the students . He lived that Homecoming 2009 November 7 Page 4 Alumni News • Summer 2009 Tribute Giving In Memory of: Ronald Lightle from Edith L . (Goodwin) Flippo Clell H. Awbrey from Kathryn H . Awbrey Annabelle McMasters from Ruth (Grinstead) Peterson Cordell Batts from Gayle (Batts) Harrington Janet Meiser from Jim Meiser Roy Becker from James R . Becker Vernie Meyer from June (Sanderson) Meyer Elva Bement from Kenneth J . Aiello, Dean Machinery Eula “Tompie” Newberry from Janet (Griffith) Clower, Company Myron & Mary Lou Goldsworthy, Joanne (Griffith) Oleta Busby from Gene & Pat Kenyon Hertzig, Lou Etta (Newberry) Roe Cissie Coursey from Gene & Pat Kenyon James Newby from Edith L . (Goodwin) Flippo Pearl (Jamison) Dawodu from Charles E . Jamison, Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Oetting from Anonymous George L . Jamison, John & Carol (Wilhite) Jamison, Ed Orr from Jack & Carole (Orr) Cobb Leon N . Jamison, Paul Jamison, Richard D . Jamison, Dr. Aubrey O. Pittenger from Loraine Garner Samuel B . Jamison Jack Reeves from June (Sanderson) Meyer Blaine Elmer from Kay Smith Elmer Ron Rich from Sheldon Ledbetter Charlie Fain from Daniel A . Burkhardt, Lt . Col . & Mrs . Tom Smith from Anonymous, Beth Villers Donald L . Howe Jack R. Stanley from Frankie (Taylor) Stanley Thelma Felmet from Loraine Garner Lillian Thomas from Rebecca Jane Thomas Lena Jo & W. R. Gaddy from Juanita (Gaddy) Meeks Tommy Villers from Anonymous Lucia Mae (Billings) Gideon from Edith L . (Goodwin) Naomi Welch from Mr . and Mrs . Richard Neal Flippo Elizabeth Wilson from Robert S . Wilson Leonard Gittinger from Scott & Rosemarie (Stringer) Mier In Honor of: Leonard & Edith Gittinger from David R . Pinckney Sharon Bradley from Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. R. M. Good from J .D . Nave Mr. & Mrs. Dave Barker from Anonymous Mrs. Gladys Good from Terrance Rowles Arvil Burks from Glen A . Gaines Dr. R. M. Good from Terrance Rowles Celia E. Dunn from Earl L . Dunn Bob Graddy from Joanne (Griffith) Hertzig Mr. & Mrs. Roy Johnson from Anonymous George Jackson Griffith from Janet (Griffith) Clower Mr. & Mrs. Herb Keith from Anonymous Henry & Vela Griffith from Janet (Griffith) Clower Dr. Bryan Oetting from Anonymous Henry Kendall Griffith from Janet (Griffith) Clower Susan Smith from Anonymous Edgar Howard from Gussie (Elmer) Redfearn Mr. & Mrs. Dan Swearengen from Anonymous Eleanor (Wilson) Howell from Alpha Delta Kappa/ Shirley (Johnson) Wilkie from Marilyn (Poole) Worden Beta Sigma Chapter, Ida C . Barry, Norma C . Breshears, Class of 1947 from Howard D . Stewart Brooks Plastering, Inc ., Christian County Elks Ladies JC Class of 1962 from Anonymous Aux . 2777, Alyce (Wilson) Cooper, Mr . & Mrs . Douglas Dawson, Mr . & Mrs . Frank J . Fischel, Edith L . (Goodwin) Flippo, Bernadine M . Founded by an early Presbyterian missionary, College of the Ozarks is Howell, Bill Howell, Mr . & Mrs . Conley L . an interdenominational Christian, four-year Work College. The College does Howell, Linda E . Howell, Mary L . (Smith) not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age or ethnic origin in its Hull, Clarissa A . (Stamps) Kirsch, educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Mr . and Mrs . Anthony E . Leciejewski, The Alumni News is published three times a year by the Alumni Office and Logan Rogersville Primary School, Ron is distributed free of charge to alumni, faculty, and staff . Martin, J . D . Nave, Helen G . Quimby, Editor . Helen Youngblood, Director of Alumni Affairs Gussie (Elmer) Redfearn, Conalie R . Assistant Editor . Angela. Williamson, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs Reid, Gondy (Stamps) Shuler, Mr . & Mrs . Artistic Director . Laura. Lane Stanford Siemens, Springfield C of O Layout and Design . JaMarie McElvain, Graphic Arts Student Alumni Chapter, Guy B . Stamps, Justin Dean of Development . Tim. Huddleston Director of Public Relations . 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